Irish delegates hear Dublin envoy urge Boston convention support
The speaker praises the Boston gathering of Irish delegates, lauds Colonel Finerty and John O Donnell, and argues for American aid against English rule. He denounces coercion, defends Irish rights to liberty, and links famine, landlordism, and suppression to oppression, urging continued fundraising and unity.
Michael Davitt at Faneuil Hall Addresses United Irish League
The Hon. Michael Davitt speaks at a packed Faneuil Hall, praising Irish unity and outlining the strength of the United Irish League in Ireland and Britain. He cites branch counts, estimates total membership around 130,000 to 140,000, and urges American readers to support Ireland and broader liberty movements, criticizing London propaganda.
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Michael Davitt
Dartmoor
Felicity
Faneuil Hall
Bourke Cochran
John Finerty
John Dillon
United Irish League of America
Mr. Dillon
London
United Irish League Organization of Ireland
George B. Wyndham
Hisses
Ireland
League
America
Wyndham
United Irish League
Old Country
National Directory
Antrim
Armagh
City of Belfast
County Carlow
County Cavan
County Clare
Cork City
Cork County
Derry City
Derry County
Donegal
County Down
Land League
Dublin City
County Fermanagh
Galway City
Galway County
Kerry County
Kerry
Kildare
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny County
King’s County
Leitrin
Limerick City
Limerick County
Longford
Louth
Mayo
County Meath
County Monaghan
Town of Newry
Queen's County
Roscommon County
Sligo County
Tipperary
Tyrone
Waterford City
Waterford County
West Meath
Wexford
Wicklow
Dillon
Great Britain
United Irish League of
England
Wales
Scotland
Atlantic
Dennison withdraws to let Conry and Kelcher fight it out
The Boston ward race hinges on Dennison's surprise withdrawal leaving Conry and Kelcher to battle for the Democratic nomination. Fitzgerald remains noncommittal while Dolan and other allies shift between campaigns, with Donovan and Kelcher courting Ward 6 and 12 votes amid a tense party deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Dennison
Conry
Kelcher
Common Council
Coury
Dolan
South End
J. J. Corbett
Fox
Philip O’brien
Tague
James Donovan
P. J. Kennedy
Kellher
Quincy
Mr. Dennison
National Congressiona Committee
Ward 6
Doyle
Wood
Post
Wie
Donovan
Resolutions of the United Irish League of America
The league pledges undying allegiance to Ireland as an independent nation and supports the Irish struggle for freedom. It asserts the right to use any honorable means, while insisting Irish people on their soil choose the methods, praises leaders Emmet Tone and the Manchester martyrs, denounces English rule, and calls for American support and a national defence fund. It urges Gaelic revival, education, and coordination with other societies under the banner of Ireland.
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Ireland
Great Britain
Boston
America
United States
John Finerty
Colonel Finerty
Faneuil Hall
Finerty
John O'Donnell
South Mayo
House of Commons
John O’ Donnell
William Redmond
Clare
Claremain
O'Donnell
Redmond
O'Donnell." (Laughter.) Mr. Redmond
Hisses
O’donnell
New York
Horace Plunkett
United Irish League
England
Treland
Rosscommon
Mayo
Connaught
India
East
Australia
London
France
Paris
Europe
Amerca
Republic
Spain
Germany
Russia
San Francisco
St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Prince Henry
Prussia
William
United Irish League of America
Gael
Men
Emmet
Tone
Manchester
Transvaal
League
Parnell
Irish in America Urged to Aid War Effort and Inform Public Opinion
A speaker appeals to Irish Americans to share war costs and provide meaningful aid while stressing the need to spread information to influence public opinion. He argues that the burden should not fall entirely on those at home and calls for a reasonable contribution.
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America
Fels-Naptha Washing versus the old hard method
A note contrasts modern Fels-Naptha washing with the strenuous traditional method. It praises cold water usage and the soap as surprisingly effective, calling the old way back breaking and life draining compared with the new approach.
Dennison Withdraws Candidacy In Ninth District Race
Mr Dennison withdrew his nomination papers late yesterday after a sequence of formalities at the state secretary of state office. He reviewed the sworn document, consulted a lawyer, and confirmed withdrawal moments before the filing deadline, then left for his law office.
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Dennison
Quincy House
State House
Secretary of State
Poynton
Mr. Dennison
Boynton
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