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Foreign News
May 18, 1921
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Unsuccessful attempt in Dublin to rescue Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith from Mountjoy Prison using a captured armored car; raiders bound the governor but fled after encountering auxiliaries, without freeing prisoners.
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Attempt Made to Release
Arthur Griffith From
Mountjoy Prison
Dublin, May 14—An unsuccessful attempt was made this morning to rescue Arthur Griffith, the founder of the Sinn Fein organization, from his confinement in Mountjoy prison. An armored car recently captured by the republicans was used. It drove direct to the governor's office, where the governor and deputy were bound and gagged. The visitors then proceeded to release Griffith and other prisoners and were returning to their car when they encountered a party of auxiliaries, necessitating change of course. A sentry at an elevated point became suspicious and fired, whereupon the raiders decamped without the prisoners.
Attempt Made to Release
Arthur Griffith From
Mountjoy Prison
Dublin, May 14—An unsuccessful attempt was made this morning to rescue Arthur Griffith, the founder of the Sinn Fein organization, from his confinement in Mountjoy prison. An armored car recently captured by the republicans was used. It drove direct to the governor's office, where the governor and deputy were bound and gagged. The visitors then proceeded to release Griffith and other prisoners and were returning to their car when they encountered a party of auxiliaries, necessitating change of course. A sentry at an elevated point became suspicious and fired, whereupon the raiders decamped without the prisoners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
What keywords are associated?
Dublin Prison Rescue
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Republicans
Mountjoy Prison
Armored Car Raid
What entities or persons were involved?
Arthur Griffith
Where did it happen?
Dublin
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Dublin
Event Date
May 14
Key Persons
Arthur Griffith
Outcome
unsuccessful; raiders decamped without freeing prisoners; no casualties reported.
Event Details
An armored car captured by republicans drove to the governor's office in Mountjoy prison, where the governor and deputy were bound and gagged. Raiders attempted to release Griffith and other prisoners but encountered auxiliaries and fled after a sentry fired.