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The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
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Thomas O'Higgins, brother of the assassinated Kevin O'Higgins, won the North Dublin bye-election on March 17 amid close vote, charges of government fraud and voter intimidation, and only 57% turnout. The win helps prevent immediate government fall, amid campaigns against Republican gunmen.
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WINS BY FRAUD
IN 'FREE STATE'
Arrests. Intimidation
Elect O'Higgins
DUBLIN, March 17.-Thomas O'Higgins brother of the assassinated Kevin O'Higgins, won the North Dublin bye-election today and thereby removed probability that the government might fall immediately.
The vote was very close, 24,445 to 28,294, and charges of government fraud and intimidation of voters are freely made. Only 57 per cent of the electorate dared to vote.
In O'Higgins' election the government sought support in its campaign against the alleged gunman menace of juries which try to convict Republican rebels.
The government has revived the "cat and mouse" tactics reminiscent of the British suffragette days, arresting scores of suspects without charges, holding them a while, and then releasing them.
The government had launched several attacks against De Valera Republicans. The latter group denied knowledge of any gunman conspiracy.
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North Dublin
Event Date
March 17
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thomas o'higgins won with 28,294 votes to 24,445; charges of fraud and intimidation; 57% turnout; government stabilized against fall.
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Thomas O'Higgins won the North Dublin bye-election amid close results and accusations of government fraud and voter intimidation. The election supported the government's campaign against Republican gunmen threatening juries. Tactics included arresting and releasing suspects without charges. Attacks launched against De Valera Republicans, who denied gunman conspiracy involvement.