Premier confirms more troops to ship for Ireland
London May press report states Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons Ireland forces would be strengthened, with no reservists to be sent. He rejected autonomous partition before arbitration and warned such a move would be seen as weakness by those driving violence. He also addressed Dublin customs house damage and related costs.
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Lontion
May
Associators Press
Lloyds George
Commons Today
Ireland
Isner
National
Llova- George
Dublin
Attempt to burn Liberty Hall ends as fire is stopped
In Dublin on May 3 a group in civilian clothes tried to set fire to Liberty Hall the Dublin headquarters of the transport workers sprinkling petrol before starting the blaze The caretaker heard officials order the men away The incident caused sight damage rather than complete destruction In Dublin Constable Mitchelwis reportedly charged with the murder of Robert Dixon at Dunlavin on Feb 1 was found guilty and sentenced to death Additionally town civilians convicted of the murder of a police sergeant at Knocklogg in May 1939 were sentenced to die
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London
Liberty Hall
Dublin
Messae
Mitchelwis
Robert Dixon
Dunlavin
Dublin protests as girls’ soldier beaux clash with crowds
Associated Press report describes a nighttime disturbance in Dublin with stone throwing and gunfire as civilians separate girls from soldier escorts. Several combatants wounded. a grocer's clerk dies after being shot in Ancelsea Street as police and cadets respond. auxiliaries surge from vehicles on O Connell Street and O Connell Bridge, forcing crowds away before curfew.
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Dublin
Cassociated Press
Wdd
Ancelsea Street
O'Connell Street
O'Connell Bridge
Lenine Declares Communism Bankruptcy and Seeks Capitalism Return
Riga Latvia May 30 The Soviet premier Nikolai Lenine reportedly declares communism bankrupt and urges the All-Russian Central Executive Committee to authorize unlimited return of capitalism and recall constitutional Democrats to aid state rebuilding. Dispatch says proposal caused great excitement but no confirmation of adoption.
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Lenine
Retun
Russia
Constitutional Democrats
Riga
Moscow
Letvia
Associated Press
Nikolai Levine
All-Russian
Central Executive Committee
Re Politi
British Troops Welcome in Silesia as Pots of Flowers Rain
British soldiers began entering Silesia amid jubilant scenes with streets strewn with flowers. German residents greeted the troops as conquerors while some welcomed allies. others feared the change as enmities shifted amid Polish crisis tensions. Battalion of the Royal Navy is expected tonight.
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Gpielx
Lipper
Capeln
B i
Somme
Planders
Desparte
Royal Neb Fuars
Great Britain presses for immediate Allied council action
Great Britain urges a meeting of the Allied Supreme Council this week in response to Prime Minister Lloyd George. It accepts France’s idea to appoint experts on the Silesian question and pushes for two council meetings, one to name the expert commission and another to review their report. France’s Senate debates reparations, with Briand possibly delaying Boulogne meeting date pending the outcome.
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M. Briand
Lloyd-George
Boulogne
Lse Senate
Wilson Aid to Harding in International Issues
A fragment discusses ex president Wilson remarks and their use as ironic commentary on the Republican party. It notes Wilson’s helpful role in untangling foreign relations and says international issues dominate Washington, with emphasis on tariff and domestic aims. Continued on Page Fujin.
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Wilson
Harding
Congress
Mark Sellivan
Republican Party
Washington
Em- Pasig
Oir
Bryant S Arrested Week After Accident
W Gerald Bryant of 399 Park Place was arrested on a reckless driving charge linked to a street accident at Dirk Avenue and Gregory Street that injured 4 year old Mary of 104 it Street. The child remains in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital. Bryant, son of WL Bryant of Bryan's Electric Co, posted bond and awaits a June 25 City Court hearing. Witnesses say the child was struck while hurrying across the street as Bryant steered to avoid her. The crossing near Jefferson School on Myrtle Avenue had no protection until a policeman was assigned last Thursday for student safety.
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W. Gerald Bryant
Parklace
Lus
Dirk Avenue
Gregory Street
Mary Vas
It Street
St.Vincent's Hospital
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Wlcl Bryant
Bryan’ Sstectric Companyas
Litte
Jefferson School
Myrtle Avenue
Veteran dies during Memorial Day exercises at Seaside Park
Civil War veteran Joseph Jones died at home on 631 Barrieves Avenue following Memorial Day exercises at Seaside Park. He resigned from Holmes and Edwards Silver Co. recently after 14 years as an elevator operator and is survived by his widow, three daughters, one son, and a brother. Funeral at 391 Velock tomorrow with services at 10 a.m. in St Marys Church and burial in St Michants Cemetery.
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Joseph Jones
Is Aome
Holmes and Edwards Silver Company
Ar. Jones
Dennis Toolan
John Gordon
Edward Smith
William Jones
August Tanes
St. Mary's Church
St. Michant's
Milton Wins Auto Sweepstakes Record Shatters
Milton wins the auto sweepstakes and sets a new record with an average near 88.5 mph over 500 miles. Roscoe Searles finishes second, with De Palma first in the lead as prizes total nearly 36,000 dollars. The field of 22 drivers averages high speeds, Mercedes and Crescent brands featured, while Ralph Leblanc and Morey Ford place among top finishers in a fast contested event.
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Milton
de Palma
Mercedes
Mayaugiln
Averdwas
Indianapatis
Tad
Mayaf
Jemmy Milton
Iffontena
Mippy
Camblianing
Ralph Lebades
Dugenterzy
Ora Haiba
Sunbeam
Ieidth
Miter
Givings
Dugsenberg
Unuylot
Ieee
Aenony 7
Dusenders
Ralph Mulford
Ras Feniaeg
Ing
Alexis 1 DuPont Claimed By Death In Wilmington
Alexis NI HEOreTALS and director of E I Du Pont De Nemours died after ten days illness in Wilmington. Born 1869, he graduated Harvard in 1392 and joined the Du Pont company. Surviving are a brother and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday from Miss Amelia Du Pont’s home. He led the ston clin and belonged to Wilmington Country Club Union League of Philadelphia and Harvard clubs of NY and Philadelphia.
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Wilmington
Alexis NI Heoretals
E. J. du Pont de Nemours and Company
In Pont
Gore
Amelia
E. du Pont
Harvard
du Pont Company
Sind
Amelia du Pont
James N. Andrewa
Cotton crop faces twenty five year low in U S output
President Harding opened the American Cotton Association meeting in New York as growers, manufacturers, and affiliates discussed boosting interest and stabilizing prices amid a reported 20.74 percent drop in acreage. He stressed cotton’s critical role in national industry and trade.
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Matthews
American
Widay
Washington
Harding
Amerigsa Collah Association
New York City
Tom
Jig
Drowning Rescues Off Seaside Park During Holiday Rush
A flotilla of rescuers saved several boaters after a holiday near Seaside Park. Lieut Murphy pulled a woman from the sound while others aided a couple clinging to an overturned canoe. Autocar incidents followed, with arrests for intoxication after two accidents at Seaside Park and Walnut Beach as crowds sought holiday fun along the shore.
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Murphy
Sound
Seaside Park
Ruth Mettus
New York
Otolin
Wadnat, Beach
Seniland
Metin
Laremay Corner
Jani
Ghort
Fia Smits
Toraiore
President Addresses Striking Points On Inter national Freedom
A fragmentary report cites President Washington speaking at a Memorial Day event. He urges unity and sacrifice for liberty, warns against internal strife and colonialism, and emphasizes freedom, national duty, and peaceful, productive postwar recovery amid a broader international context. High-level rhetoric references war, peace, and moral responsibility.
Thousands Attend Exercises Here Tribute To G A R Men
Thousands gathered for a Memorial Day observance in Bridgeport with a Grand Army of the Republic tribute to veterans. Judge Carl Morier delivered a forceful speech at Seaside Park while parades and military units formed along Broad Street and Fairfield Avenue advancing to the Soldiers and Sailors monument.
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Bridgeport
Pala
Teri
Carl Morier
Mrs Nott Faces Jury After Refreshment For Murder Trial
The second week of Mrs Tibet Miselins Notts murder trial resumes at 10 a.m. before Judge William M Maltbie with a jury. State’s Attorney Homer Summings continues reading during opening statements as witnesses, including Mrs Wade and Johnstos, are expected to testify. Mrs Nott, previously described as refreshed, readies for defense presenting case tomorrow morning.
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Tibet Miselins Notts
Elwood RP
Wade
William M. Maltbie
Homer & Summings
Mra
John
Johnstos
Nott
William "Ho Rooney
Tomerniny
Record crowds throng bridgesport beaches on holiday opening
Visitors from out of state jam highways and rail lines as Pleasure Beach Island and nearby resorts draw thousands. Auto traffic surges from New York and New Jersey with arrests for minor violations. Rail and trolley services run at capacity amid an exodus after a busy weekend.
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Sridgeport
Pleadard
Walnut
Airfield
Hexenes
Bridgeport
Pleasure Beach Island
Stratford Avenue
Henry i
Seaview Avenue
New York
New Jerse
Patrias Igs
Nea
Mairfield Beach
Walnut Beach
Bere
Ford
Pleasure Beach
World imports rituals at nation's capital ceremony
At Arlington Cemetery in Washington on Memorial Day 1921 President Harding led a ceremony dedicating America's war dead to freedom and civilization. UK Ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes placed a wreath on the American flag in memory of sacrifices for liberty, underscoring international ties in honoring the fallen.
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Harding
America
U. S
Washington
Lions Web
National
Arlington Cemetery
Eerrege
Arlington Amphitheatre
Auckland Geddes
United Kingdom
Amer
Fragmented Hygienic Rant Reflects Murky Text
An unclear, misread excerpt discusses hygiene and danger from germs in a disjointed, archaic voice. The piece appears to critique reckless beliefs about disease and death, but readable facts and names are absent.
Weather forecast from 1921 regional bulletin
Weather notes from 1921 predict fair conditions for New England and New York Tuesday into Wednesday with minor showers possible in far northern sections. Observations from the Pommeridian at New Haven show varied readings across major cities with mostly clear or fair skies and moderate winds.
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England
New York
North
Borlion
New England
Sandy Hook
Hook
Hatteras
New Haven Weather Bureau
Wea
Uentie City
Block Island
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
New Grizana
Washington
ALMA
Middlebrook
Java
Cony
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Asperanto
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Tom Tenhay
Gorton Pew Weesels Company
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Tom Milton
Roscoe Searles
Alexis
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James Cottage
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Hein
Joseph Belailen
Red Beardsley
Seaside Pak
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Tye
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Mies
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Hamte
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