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Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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In Belfast on Oct. 18, reports confirmed reorganization of Ulster Volunteer Force with ex-servicemen enrolling, responding to Sinn Fein drilling. 1,000 men marched in Lisburn under ex-British officers, unarmed but equipped.
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That Ulster Forces
Are Being Reorganized
Belfast. Oct. 18.-Reports that the
Ulster volunteer force was being re-
organized were being verified at offi-
cial headquarters here today. It was
stated Ulster ex-service men were en-
rolling.
'Why shouldn't they be when the
Sinn Feiners are drilling even in Bel-
fast?' was the comment in official
quarters.
At Lisburn last night, 1,000 men
assembled and, under commandants
who are ex-officers of the British
army, marched in formation along a
specified route. The men carried no
arms during their march, although
they were well equipped in this re-
spect.
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Primary Location
Belfast
Event Date
Oct. 18
Outcome
reports verified; ex-service men enrolling; 1,000 men marched unarmed but equipped with arms
Event Details
Reports that the Ulster volunteer force was being reorganized were verified at official headquarters in Belfast. Ulster ex-service men were enrolling. Official comment noted Sinn Feiners drilling in Belfast. At Lisburn last night, 1,000 men assembled under ex-officers of the British army and marched in formation along a specified route without carrying arms.