Dublin Custom House Attack Kills Seven Irish
Dublin reports say seven civilians were killed and many wounded after Sinn Fein forces set fire to the Dublin Custom House with petrol. Crown troops formed a cordon, fought a pitched battle, and captured raiders as the flames consumed the government building housing key records.
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Dublin Custom House Fire Report Details Fierce Assault
The Irish office supplied an official report on the Dublin custom house blaze as British troops and auxiliary cadets under heavy fire fought rebels. Dozens were killed or wounded, civilians among the dead, with staff escaping under white handkerchiefs as fires raged and fire crews delayed by rebels.
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Sherrill Arranges Clean-Up Campaign Meeting in DC
Col Clarence Sherrill arrives from New York and assumes control of a city wide clean up plan. He calls Boy and Girl Scout leaders to map details and organize a mass effort with Georgetown citizens backing actions to reduce litter and improve parks, terraces, and sidewalks. Public support flows from The Washington Post partnership and local associations urging merchants and residents to assist.
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Frederick H Brooke
Washington Post
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New York Politics Stir As Calder Favored For Senate
In Washington amid talk of a Republican chairmanship and the looming New York political minuet, Calder appears favored for reelection to the Senate with strong Brooklyn support. Mayor Hylan seeks renomination amid Republican fusion talk while State Chairman Glynn backs Calder, noting upstate gains could offset city margins.
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British White Paper Traces Soviet Ruin and Russia’s Collapse
A British white paper circulated in Washington argues Soviet Russia is ruined under Leninist rule. It details warnings that without foreign aid Russia cannot revive, highlights calls to end Bolshevik repression, and stresses the need for agrarian reform, transport restoration, and capitalist cooperation to rebuild the economy.
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Federal statute urged to make prison terms mandatory
Samuel Untermyer told the Lockwood committee that Congress should amend federal law to compel prison sentences for convicted members of building material combinations. He warned of widespread unlawful cartel activity across industries and urged federal action, including commissions to liaise with the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission.
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700 Fewer Dry Agents Keep Lid on Bootlegging
Reports from across the nation indicate little rise in illegal liquor activity despite a 700 reduction in federal prohibition agents. Officials say cases in courts are often continued due to missing agents who serve as witnesses.
Caught by sheriff and dog in West Virginia mine region
Special to The Washington Post reports deputy sheriffs, aided by a bloodhound, chased Charles Oliver a Black coal miner from Meadowbrook toward Haywood. He fled to a miner's cellar, was captured and jailed for shooting Andrew Stroup after a quarrel between their wives. Stroup lies dying.
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One American Remains in British Golf Championship Elimination
Wright of Boston defeats Gail and Fewnes to advance in the British championship at Hoylake while Bobby Jones falls to Alan Graham. Tolley loses to J B Geddard as Wright faces Darwin in the sixth round with strong American participation and host club favorites in contention.
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Texas
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Jones
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Amended Naval Disarmament Plan Passes 74 to 0
The Senate approved the Borah amendment to the naval appropriation bill by 74 to 0, authorizing and requesting the President to invite Britain and Japan to a conference. The aim is a five year, annual reduction of naval expenditures and building programs for all three nations. Debates linger over minor amendments and related naval projects including a new aeronautics bureau and the Alameda base proposal.
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Harvard College Dean Resigns. Greeneush Named Successor
Cambridge Mass May 25 The resignation of Henry A Yeomans as dean of Harvard College and the selection of Chester N. Greeneush, professor of English, as his successor were announced today Yeomans will take sabbatical leave next year and return in 1922 23 to teach government at Harvard.
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