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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
7
A cryptic note mentions Sinn Fein readiness and a political situation. It references a phrase ass’lish wording and hints at a tense moment in Irish politics with unspecified actors and unclear actions. Further context is not provided in readable text.
Report on Cork and Belfast unrest with arrests in Cork Corporation case. MacSweney found guilty of sedition for possession of a resolution pledging allegiance to the Irish Republican parliament and for a seditious speech. Hunger strike by prisoners continues. Belfast rioting erupts with stones thrown, a constable injured, and a Sinn Fein event shot at near Lorgan County Antrim with casualties.
A fragmentary OCR item references a shooting or attack with several wounded and a man named Osborn in county jail. The text is garbled but indicates a violent incident, possible arson or explosion, and a person identified as Deer or Derkness. Names and places are unclear.
A report from Boston states Governor Coolidge is considering a proposal by a New York oil promoter offering 100 to 1000 percent returns within a year, with possible referral to New York authorities. In Kentucky, a pistol confrontation injures Alexander Baker and Theodore Ly els during a business dispute, Baker dying shortly after. In Geneva, Sir Innes Erle Drummond, secretary general of the league of nations, bought the National Hotel for hosting international stagings and satire, while a powdered shark hide is noted for its exceptional hardness.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a widow named Witla Rockefellon or similar left her entire estate in January. The text suggests disputes over the will with her husband Wit Rockegeti or Rockefellon cited as respondent. Details and exact values are unclear due to garbled source.
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