MacSwiney’s Pain Worsens in Cork Hunger Strike
Seven of the eleven hunger strikers in Cork Jail are in critical condition as MacSwiney’s pain intensifies. Prison physicians report strain as the protest continues.
13 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
1
Seven of the eleven hunger strikers in Cork Jail are in critical condition as MacSwiney’s pain intensifies. Prison physicians report strain as the protest continues.
A Terrific thunder storm caused a driver to lose direction in Dobbs Ferry New York leading to a fatal accident. The auto fell twenty feet killing seven people and injuring others. Police are investigating the lightning induced confusion and misnavigation contributing to the tragedy.
Dublin and Cork reports from The Associated Press describe seven of eleven hunger strikers, including Sean Hong and Joseph Murphy, as critically weak in Cork jail. Doctors warn of possible death from starvation while nurses and chaplains tend to patients amid rising strain on staff.
MP New Sy Sept 12. Deadly fumes from a sewerage pool in Angelo Iselin's yard killed three men and seriously injured another. Foreman Anthony Lords rushed to fix a pipe and was overcome, along with Iselin. Neighbors Patrick Jamnarone Joseph Oscloy and others aided and suffered exposure in the chaotic rescue.
Paris Sept 12 Germany's government declares it will pay every cent of its obligations to settle the long run dispute with France. The latest French decision threatens a rupture with Great Britain as it seeks to force Germany to settle the outstanding claims, aiming to remove Germany from the European scene for good.
Paris dispatch reports Clive Thomas believed she acted for a film the morning she took mercurial tablets by mistake. Princess Avaresco, a psychology authority, says the actress lost reality amid Paris nightlife and stage roles. Doctors guard the remains. investigation continues.
Portland Sept 12 Governor Cox, whose throat has worsened during the campaign, was examined today and diagnosed with laryngitis. He said he would not cancel his speaking engagements, despite the doctors advising rest.
Portland Maine Sept 12 The biennial state election in Maine draws national attention in a presidential year as voters choose a governor state auditor four congressmen a state legislature and county officers There is no U S Senate race this year Republicans claim a 30060 lead with forecasts of carrying the state by about 4000 Democrats cite funds and organization as factors while both parties campaign on national issues notably the League of Nations treaty and reservations debated by leaders and officials including Roosevelt McAdoo Cummings and others
Mexico is forecast to become pivotal in Western Hemisphere oil, with exports rising 62 percent in the first half of 1990 to 6.6 million barrels and an annual pace near 125 million, despite limited Mexican field development, transportation and storage bottlenecks, and political instability.
French Premier efforts to detach Italy from Britain surface as he seeks alliance without Britain. France unwilling to join a Geneva conference while Italy and others maneuver in a tense postwar alignments scene.
Italian labor delegates at Milan confederation session vote 600,000 to 400,000 against an immediate nationwide revolution. Mills seized by metal workers will stay as an experiment while wage negotiations with employers and rent issues are to be pursued amid economic strain. An elite officials probe and a late test fire drill are noted amid the chaotic report.
In a three hour session Premier Miller and the Polish premier declared the Russo Polish War must end. They discussed moderation toward Poland, enforcement of Versailles and German treaties, Adriatic questions, and allied policy continuity with Great Britain and France.
W'ilere-Sarre reports that anthracite miners have voted to end their travel and resume work amid worsening disorder in mining districts. The article notes unrest in Pennsylvania. miners urge return to duty while authorities face ongoing labor tension and security concerns.
Selasopol reports Wrangel's troops extend front southeast of Brest-Litovsk along the Koyel Railroad as Polish forces push lines southeast of Evest-Litevakt. Warsaw notes Bolshevik resistance, capture of nine armored cars, eighty drunken Reds, and Polish cavalry aiding advances near Burscoyn and Nas.
Paris dispatch notes an inevitable Polish financial smash. It cites 9,000,000 paper marks in circulation in November 1926 and 19,000,000,000,000,000,000 in April 1920 alongside vast sums in 1926. It warns Germany France and Italy face similar strains.
Senator Harding plans a Front Porch address to outline Republican views on Japan and Pacific relations. He has conferred with party leaders and prepared materials for the speech, with the topic set for a Tuesday address during the campaign.
Hammer used in quarrel incident during long drinking bout. Skull crushed in short after event, authorities report third civilian homicide in the period. Victim identified as Prevus, motive under investigation. Police investigating possible connection among recent assaults.
A man named Bednar, 45, was arrested after authorities alleged he killed Andrey Py, 3, by hammer blows while Py slept in a boarding house in Bridgeport. Bednar faced arraignment as the investigation tied to a violent spree that included two prior homicides in the city within two weeks.
Four year old Goodrich Cobb of Hartford suffered probable skull fracture concussion and brain injuries after being struck with a lead pipe during a quarrel over a crap game. John Mitchell aged 17 of 8 Ann street is held as Cobb's alleged assailant. Cobb was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by Dr B J Corle.
In Providence this week police recovered a 45 caliber automatic pistol alleged to have been used by Rob G Adams to shoot Rose V McKenna and her fiancé William J Deignan on the Barrington Parkway. Authorities say Adams confessed to the crime, while the weapon’s discovery supports the killing as described.
In Wastlington Sup. des, Mrs I Gerteude Viger Kaehling is found dead near Flint Rocks. Police show her body bear numerous bruises and cuts, identified by real estate dealer Mr Gigond and by former husband Mr Osgood. Investigations suggest death may relate to injuries from the scene or the fall, with ongoing police activity over three days.
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