Bomb packages addressed to senator and prosecutor intercepted
In Salt Lake City on May 1 two bombs destined for United States Senator William H. King and Frank K. Nebeker, who prosecuted the I W W in Chicago, were intercepted at the local post office. The parcels bore the name Gimbel Brothers New York and matched the prior broadcast threats in size and shape, according to the postal inspector.
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Salt Lake City
United States
William H. King
Frank K. Nebeker
Chicago
Salt Lake
Gimbel Brothers
New York
Department of Justice
Post Office
Colors of Coast Artillery Are Presented to State Colonel Howell
The regimental colors of the 56th Artillery Regiment C A C were presented to Massachusetts by Governor Coolidge in the Hall of Flags at the State House and will join flags from Civil and Spanish war service. Women from Winthrop helped present the colors at Fort Banks shortly after the U S entered the war.
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J. F. Howell
56Th Artillery Regiment
Commonwealth of Mssachusetts
Coolidge
State House
Massachusetts
Winthrop and
United States
Fort Banks
55Th Coast Artillery
Ton
Organiza F. Howell
Coast Defense Artillery District
House
James
Package to Senator Overman Held for Inspection in Salisbury
A New York package addressed to Senator Overman arrived at the Salisbury post office and was held unopened by the postmaster until Washington inspectors arrived. Marked Gimbel Brothers, the gift wrapped parcel related to weddings of Overman’s two daughters. The senator said he had received threats recently tied to his anti enemy propaganda activities.
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Salisbury
N. C
New York
Senator Overman
Washington
Gimbel Brothers
Overman
Express
Hazardous device plot on May Day ends in failure
New York on May 1 reports red plans for a gruesome May Day tragedy miscarried due to an accidental discovery of a hazardous device plot. The mail bound device failed to claim any victim and had nationwide ramifications.
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New York
Bombs Sent To Senators From New York Mailings Rise
Three more dynamite filled packages were found in the mails addressed to Senators Overman King Smoot and to Frank Nebeker. A Gimbels clerk turned over a package to the post office after noting the addressees Smoot and Cummins. Explosives experts warn the devices could kill a person. one injury has occurred to a former senator’s servant. Police continue to search New York for suspects and possible fingerprints.
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Hardwick
Senator Overman
Senate
William J H. King
Utah
Frank K. Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Senator Smoot
South Boston Honors World War Sacrifices Banquet
Eloquent tributes echoed through the Municipal building as the Ladies Auxiliary of the 101st Regiment hosted a reception for officers and men returning from World War I. Speakers praised the soldiers and chaplains, with praise for Colonel Logan and the entire command.
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South Boston
East Broadway
Paul Hines
102D
Charles S. O'Conner
Gallivan
Rollins
Logan
Lyman Rollins
M. J. O'Connor
Army chaplains praised as vital to troops in wartime talks
Speakers including Chaplains Rollins Dewart Edwards and Mayer Addison urged reforms in the War Department. They highlighted chaplain schools and corps, praised the 26th Division and the 101st Infantry, and criticized perceived inhumanity and delays in commissioning.
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War Department
Rollins
Lawrence
Army
Pershing
101St Infantry
Watch for Stray Bombs Unusual Precautions Taken to Protect Cabinet Members
Washington authorities mounted unusual precautions to shield cabinet members and court officials from bomb threats while the postal service remained vigilant for stray devices. Reports from New York and Atlanta added little new information, and officials denied claims of 14 bombs seized at Pacific coast post offices.
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Washington
New York
Atlanta
Pacific Coast
Boston Postal Service Tightens Bomb Vigilance
Boston postal authorities including Acting Post master Hurley issue strict checks on parcel post packages especially to prominent addressees. Clerks and district carriers review short paid bundles and watch for explosives as Department of Justice agents monitor suspected individuals.
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Boston
Hurley
Greater
John W. McGrath
Temotest
Department of Justice
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