Sicily and its long history of conquest and politics
A letter to the editor surveys Sicily's past from Greek and Roman rule through Norman and Spanish eras, detailing foreign domination, oppression under Naples, and the island's strategic value. The writer argues for English interest, proposes defenses and fortifications, and urges reform and union with England to unlock Sicily’s potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sicily
Verres
Palermo
Roger the First
Charles of Anjou
John of Proceda
Peter of Aragon
Naples
Ireland
Austria
Utrecht
Victor Duke of
Savoy
Althor
Villa Franca
Don Car Jon
Spain
Ferdinand
Magna Grecia
Europe
Mediterranean
England
Canada
Cape
Barbaura
Melazzo
Marina
Augusta
Syracuse
Musche
America
France
Las
Paris
Napoleon
Virginius Tragedy Narrated Through Garrick Claudius Scene
The piece discusses the 1765 Virginius production and how two words uttered by Garrick Claudius swayed the audience. Virginius stood by the stage door with folded arms, silently watching the tyrant, then whispered Thou traitor revealing a broken heart and triggering thunderous applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Fagdlurphy
Virginius
Garrick Claudius
Virginia
Appus
Gareidl
Claudius
Death of the Hon Captain Spencer in Rio incident
Extract from a Portsmouth letter dated August reporting the death of Honorable Captain Spencer of the Owen Glendower. He attacked his first lieutenant during a shipboard reprimand, fought on deck, but later fell when a thrust missed and the lieutenant defended himself. Casualties cause gloom among naval officers at Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Emrich
Rio Janeiro
Spencer
Owen Glendower
Thomas Hardy
Maldonado
Lin
France
Cxisin Spencer
Afl
Rio
Tamer
M Donald
Murray
Evans
Joma Perrot
Gwen Glendower
M' Donald
Queen Declines Attendance as Loyalists Rally
A London scene unfolds with Queen Victoria delaying attendance in Parliament due to fatigue amid a gathering of dignitaries and crowds. The Leicester Militia and Belfast residents send supportive messages while the Queen replies with measured gratitude and resolve, condemning critics and praising her army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandenburgh House
Rome
Wizard
Alderman Wood
House of Lords
St. Jamma's Sequice
Andrivna Wood
Earl of Guildford
Lord Glenbervie
Wm. Bentinck
Charlotte Lindsay
Elizabeth Forbes
Wm. Bull
Anthony Ruler Se, Leger
Henry Hollad
James Park
Maule
Bourebier
Treneusy
Bitl
Queens
Kualington
J. Williams
Wilde
Tindal
Mijesty
Leicester
Enerican
Ava
Pri‘watea
Bodher
Belfast Citizens Protest Requisition to Queen and Meetings
Belfast citizens drafted a formal address to Queen Victoria in August 1920 protesting a requisition action. James Munford chaired, John Barnett and John Lawless signed, and the group promised a public meeting to support constitutional privilege while urging peaceful conduct amid political tension. The Courier adds that talks with the Dutch minister paused for new clarifications on India-related matters, with both sides showing a cooperative tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Belfaer
England
Burnett
Lawless
Verner
Biggland
Me Verner
Aupuat
Bovi
John Barnew
James Munfoad
Ti“ i
John Lawless
Agra
House of Lords
House of Commone
Alex
James Munford
John Barnett
Alexander
Munfoad
J. Barnet
F. Burdett
India
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Baglard
Pellegrino
Conquesr
Paria
Copenhagen
Madrid
Lisbon
Washington
Waterloo
Loire
Prussia
Berlin
Ths
Hannibal
Duilius
Christ
Octavius Cesar
Augustus
Sextus Pompey
Melizzi
Monsina
Bert
Marton
Halfia
Messina
Salvador
Anse
Genoa
Massena
Mvasina
Faro
Faro Superor
Guarda
Pasa
Callvia
Scalletta
St. Alessio
Formidalle
Cotenta
Etna
Surarwee
Mesaion
Bill Forts
den Potium
Mierdle
Castro Geovani
Trapani
Eryr
Clavercal
Marsalla
Litthecum
Cicere
Marsatla
Girgenti
Russia
Oman
Two Sicilies
Napoelon
G. C
Capt
Erskine Bua
London
Tin Kingdom
Dean
Ieee
Phem
Wehabieye
Thomas Verner
Eng
Treland
Dreland
Treand
Leic
Thomas Fox
Kilmainham Marshaleea
County of
Thomas M'Vhaelan
Folly
Mandal
Matthew Kirregan
Timothy Kirregan
Stb Down
Thomas Farmn
Grovery
Julia Walel
Pholliestree
Waleeinn
Hyany
Aaid Toman Mt Phachir
USA
Ti Cheeks
Rowe
Lower Sackville-erevet
Warwick
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