Eight City Bomb Plot Ends in Explosions and Deaths
A large extremist plot triggered explosions in eight cities. A watchman died in New York while a bomber was killed in Washington by a premature missile explosion.
03 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
1
A large extremist plot triggered explosions in eight cities. A watchman died in New York while a bomber was killed in Washington by a premature missile explosion.
Washington and other cities face a nationwide anarchist bomb plot. Explosions kill one New York watchman and injure several as police pursue suspects linked to an attack on Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer and anti‑Bolshevik figures. Investigations tie the blast to a Philadelphia‑origin plan.
The June 3 Philadelphia bombing at Judge Nott’s home and the Palmer residence in Washington prompted police to trace a stolen auto in Fairmount Park and a man killed in the church blast. A chemist cited high powered explosives while witnesses described parts of a body found near the Nott home and across from an officers club.
Boston police arrested two men over explosions at Judge Albert I. Hayden’s Roxbury home and State Representative Leland Powers’ Newton residence. One suspect released, the other detained with foreign literature found at his home. No injuries except a son. Hayden linked motive to anti rioter sentences, Powers to anti anarchist bill. Police say the bombers traveled from other cities and were explosives experts.
Police in Paterson New Jersey report a two story house wrecked and a nearby dwelling damaged in a June 3 incident. No injuries reported and authorities are investigating possible causes.
A time bomb exploded at the residence of Mayor Harry L. Davis in Cleveland Ohio injuring no one and shattering the north side of the house. Police hunt two men seen near the scene with one carrying a suitcase amid threatening calls to the mayor.
Pittsburg scene reports a morning roundup by department agents targeting Russians I W W sympathizers and Bolsheviks in the wake of five homes wrecked at midnight. Judge W H Thomipson and W W Sibray named among targets. By 10 o clock, 15 men arrested, mostly Russians, with more expected before nightfall.
A bomb exploded at the basement entrance of Judge Charles C. Nott's home on East Slat Street in New York causing one death and injuring several others. The blast blew out the front of the residence and damaged nearby houses as residents narrowly escaped serious harm.
Robert Johnson 35 president of the I W W organization was arrested after a confrontation with detectives and justice department agents in a downtown Pittsburg office building. He opened fire through the door with a revolver. bullets pierced detectives clothes but no injuries occurred. He was overpowered and taken to police headquarters where anarchist literature was found.
President B M Robinson at the American Short Line Railroad association convention in Washington denounces government regulation of carriers as excessive. He attacks wage demands and claims the $115 million saving from public operation is false while alleging a daily $1 million deficit in the first 16 months of government control.
The Mexican embassy in Washington protests Speaker Gillett for remarks to Congress claiming Mexico harms trade relations. Counsellor Rojo sent a formal written denial to Assistant Secretary Phillips, asserting no politics were allowed and labeling Gillett’s statements about Mexican commerce false despite recent growth.
The transport Argentina arrived in New York with 1,185 returning soldiers from casual companies. Earlier, the transport Troy brought more than 8,000 former National Guardsmen from Texas and Oklahoma, part of the 30th division, plus the 505th engineers of the 60th division with 40 officers and 1,518 men.
Washington June 3 the Senate interstate commerce commission voted unanimously to favorably report a bill by Chairman Curaming restoring at once the rate making powers of the interstate commerce commission.
Dr Karl Renner outlines the German Austrian republic's break with the Habsburg empire and seeks world support. He credits Hoover relief for averting famine and calls on the Paris peace conference to honor self determination and protect Austria's economic future.
Senate interstate commerce committee endorses Kellogg plan for immediate return of telephone and telegraph wires to private ownership with rates continued for a set 60 days after final action. Unanimous vote. bill to be brought to Senate soon. Clarence H. Hey of Postal Telegraph Cable cites promised 20 percent rate cut by his company.
Michael Ariuzza, cousin of Dominic Ariuzza who was stabbed to death in Winooski, confessed in Chittenden county jail to killing his relative after a quarrel at Higbok and West Lane. He said he took the nine inch shears from his daughter and expressed regret as authorities noted Mike Momona’s arrest earlier in the day. Dominic was the night fireman at the American Woolen company plant.
Paris reports two German peace term changes under study by the council of four. A possible indemnity of 100000 or 500000 marks could dissolve the allied financial commission, while a plebiscite in Silesia would secure coal from local mines. A firemen practice is set for 7 15 tomorrow at the station. A daughter Virginia Lillie was born to Mr and Mrs John Milne of 21 Brook Street on June 2.
Incoming trains bring many women officers and delegates to Barre for a Vermont State Federation of Women's Clubs convention. The program includes Dr. William F. Slocum on The League of Nations and John F. Scully on Americanization, with a full evening of events at the Congregational church.
Charles M. Hoag, 85, was overcome by heat while painting a boat in Mallett's bay near Coates' island and fell into the water, drowning. He lived in Boston but had resided in Williston for several months.
One of Barre’s largest funerals yesterday honored Mrs John B Magnaghi at 2 pm. Relatives and many friends gathered at the home and at Hope cemetery for burial. Pallbearers were Joseph Etinetti Angelo Calderara Armando Comelli Gerome Veronesi Louis Sassi and Paul Scampini. Mourners included out of town relatives John and Jacob Catto Westerly R I Mrs Myra Bottigg Redstone N H and Louis Catto Milford Mass.
Directors of the Board of Trade report after a Boston visit that a knitting mill plans to locate here. The company shows strong business, good surroundings, and excellent finances. The main aim is to secure local workers and citizen support to bring the plant to town. Plans will inform the public about the proposition.
In Nashua New Hampshire 12 month old Wesley Woodruff son of Mr and Mrs William E Woodruff shot himself under the chin with an 82 caliber revolver in the front room at home. He was removed to Memorial hospital in serious condition after being found bleeding. The family had moved from Burlington Vermont ten days earlier and the child had not yet begun school or faced truancy enforcement.
Between 50 and 60 spinners at the American Woolen mill in Winooski walked out this morning seeking a higher class of work or adjusted piece-work ratings to reflect new conditions. The mill had adopted the 48-hour schedule yesterday.
Coach Maiden of the Montpelier seminary team said he yielded that Duba balked against St Michael's College causing the visitors to quit the field. The game will be replayed next Monday at Montpelier. A kitchen stove damper caused smoke in Mrs Duthie's tenement, leading to a false fire alarm. no damage occurred.
Barre city council approved a $3.40 tax rate, up 65 cents from 1918. The move funds anticipated higher year expenses of about $26,075 over budget and a reduced grand list, with state and other taxes included. The decision followed debates over street work, school and state demands, and several departmental actions and payrolls.
Rutland aldermen met in the council chamber with all members present except McDeavitt and Cragin. They adopted Alderman Temple’s resolution fixing this year’s city tax at 2.20, an increase of 20 cents from last year due to the state tax rising from 20 percent to 40 percent.
The Washington county court met Monday afternoon with limited activity. The Boyes divorce and Caustin divorce cases were dismissed without prejudice. Hiram L. Sparrow administrator for Harriet Bailey estate vs Vermont Savings Bank slated for supreme court on exceptions by both sides. J Ward Carver filed skeleton bill of exceptions for the defendant and H C Shurtles said he would file his bill later. The action seeks damages for expenses and delays from a prior suit. W Lowe versus Margaret Pee ended with a discontinuance entry.
Rutland county court heard arguments on the perjury indictment of Attorney Ernest H. O'Brien in the Vermont Marble versus Eastman boundary case. Judge Stanley Wilson set the trial for June 11 after state and defense motions. Eastman had been acquitted previously.
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