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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
6
Peter Di Niblo a Harrison avenue shoemaker faced a Prohibition case after three quarts of moonshine were found in his shop cellar. Prohibition Agent Cronin testified the jug was smashed as he climbed cellar steps, leaving only the neck bottom and handle. the court discharged the defendant.
The September class of probationer nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital held a banquet at the Parker House. Miss Mary Power presided and Miss Louise Dennison, assistant night nursing superintendent, was the principal speaker. Twenty eight graduates attended, all but one present for dinner.
The third article in a series argues the cotton industry faces a temporary lull with curtailments possible but a revival likely as buyers return. It notes uncertain raw cotton prices, a likely drop then stabilization, and asserts demand may rise with the auto sector and broader textile use.
The system aims to help cotton growers warehouse their crop until demand from manufacturers at reasonable prices emerges. Heavy rains threaten late crop conditions across the belt, with the first ten days of September producing unusually high rainfall. Despite damage in the Memphis area from rains and weevil, officials still estimate a 12,700,000 bale crop as conservative.
The piece reports Britain plans to send arms to Ireland. It notes most responders will be from Ulster and Dublin Sinn Fein circles view the move as a challenge.
Sir Horace Plunkett argues the decision to hasten Ireland’s partition is a logical outcome of current policies. He spoke in Dublin as United News reported from the scene.
Sir Horace Plunkett denounces government plans to arm Ulster civilians as a step toward partition and civil war. Arthur OBrien, Gaelic League president, warns Britain aims to force conflict and cites Carsonite threats, Sinn Feiners ready a 250000 strong republican mobilization.
London dispatch reports the Irish question talks as the most promising yet start to fail if Terence MacSwiney dies in Cork prison. Secret talks on self government within the empire have run three weeks, and death would end the prospect of settlement. The government also plans an extra under secretary for Ireland to handle Ulster affairs.
Cork prison doctors report no collapses last night among hunger strikers but Sean Hennessy and Kenny are in critical condition this morning. The medical report lists all strikers as dying, Kenny is 42 with seven children and a sick wife, while Hennessy remains semi conscious.
The ailing prisoner Sean Hennessy remains comatose but aware of outside affairs as General Willis reviews testimony supporting the alibi. Elder Hennessy says Sean wishes no government or jail treatment. If released, Sean may be taken to a hospital. jail doctors warn removal could be perilous in his fragile state.
Sinn Fein raids constructed 637 raids for arms in Ireland in the week ending Sept 4, the Irish Office reports. Officials note this eclipses about 100 monthly raids up to Aug 28 as the military conducts operations to recover arms. In Queenstown today soldiers press the raids while London tightens security at the Irish Office doors.
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