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Run Out of Town for a Tirade Against the Masons

Strange report of Thomas J McGeoghan who was reportedly sent a note "with the significant signature of a skull and crossbones" following an ill-advised speech in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Found in News - The Chicago Tribune
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I wonder how much of this was fueled by anti-Irish sentiment that seemed common in the 19th century in parts of the US
peter by peter

(27 Feb 2008) | #

And another about the United Irishmen Ridivivi and it's connection to the "Independent American Catholic Church" here, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9402E6D91F31EE3ABC4152DFB266838B699FDE
peter by peter

(27 Feb 2008) | #

There's an article that may be related here, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=980CE4D7133BEF34BC4852DFB767838E669FDE And another about the United Irishmen Ridivivi and it's connection to the "Independent Ame
peter by peter

(27 Feb 2008) | #