NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 26 March 1923

26 MARCH 1923

The Prussian Government took firm action to suppress a conspiracy movement that was attempting to overthrow it, with fears in Berlin that there might be a coup d’etat in Prussia. The revolt against the Government was being led by Adolf Hitler who had battalions which were undertaking manoeuvres in Munich.

Kevin O’Higgins, the Minister for Justice of the Irish Free State, said that the Government would protect places of amusement in Ireland following threats of attack by the Irregulars.

Farm workers in Norwich declared a strike after failing to reach an agreement as to hours and wages.