Bombs Mailed To Prominent Figures Across Nation
May Day mailings trigger nationwide search as bombs mailed to figures in Chicago New York and to Gimbel’s store in New York and other cities like Sioux City Ogden and Salt Lake prompt Post Office action. Officials report packages bore New York postmarks and targets include Senator Overman and others. a clerk at Gimbel’s store aided discovery and delivery to federal authorities.
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Salt Lake
Didge Landis
Washington
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Postal Service
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Fiblig
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Tila
Overman
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Gallsbury
N. Cy
Gimbel Brothers
New York
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Postottige Officinia
Perons
Burleson
Burteson
Patten
Charles Kaplan
Cork
Ersten Hardwick
Georgia
Aimbel'a Minaeul
Mites
Nathan Abrames
Jane Night
Knishevik
Manphleta
Smoot
Cuombs
Bomb conspiracy and League of Nations naval plan
A nationwide bomb conspiracy is traced as U S federal and municipal agencies rush to identify culprits. Posts show fourteen bombs found in New York and fourteen more packed for coast distribution, while officials warn of radical threats tied to May Day and immigration policy shifts as a League of Nations naval police plan emerges in London comments by Josephus Daniels.
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New York
Pontoffice
Pacifc
London
League of Nations
Perceix
Josephus Vaniels
Italy
France
England
Nanquist
Qaniéls
Vanlela
League
Scapa Flow
Post Office Probes Tie Bombs to Earnest Overman Allies
May 1 reports from Washington and coast offices reveal bombs and bomb threats tied to pro German and radical propaganda efforts. Salisbury NC received a package addressed to Senator Overman. Overman’s wife’s wedding gifts highlighted by his aides. Pacific coast offices deny holding bombs. inspectors intensify checks across California Arizona Nevada and Hawaii.
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Washington
Salisbury
N.C
Post Office Department
New York
Overman
Senate Rules Committee
Overmrn
Senate
San Francisco
Pacific
Coast Post
Stephen I. Morse
Postoffice
Toatoffice Department
Joriadiation
California
Arisona
Nevarta
Honolulu
International tension and Asian land claims at peace talks
Reports describe power questions among enemy representatives as China Japan disputes over Shantung and Kiaochow intensify. Japan poised to hold German rights in Shantung while planning to establish settlements east of the Shamatung peninsula.
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Kiao Chau
Smahune
Bec
Council of
Aner
Japan
Chili
China
Shantune
Sprcial
Lcreen Ars
Elven Cie ripHl
Tale Too
Shamatung Peninsula
Shantung Province
Kino
Chad
Rome
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Tiallan
Monin
Wilaon
Munich
Victory Loan Subscriptions Rise Across Districts
May 1 Washington reports quickened interest in the Victory loan drive. Subscriptions total about 1.1207 billion dollars, with districts showing varying uptake and several states nearing or exceeding quota while others lag. Chicago leads early with the first 16 percent mark in the campaign.
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Washington
Treasury Today
Mortian Carpiaign
Indore
Treasury
Minneapolis
Walehort
St. Louis
Arkansig
Mississippi
Tenersee
Kentucky
New Lanton
Chicago
Aaiil
Prs
Hoosan
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Wyoming
New Mexico
San Francisco
Cleveland Labor Demands Burleson Resignation
The Cleveland Federation of Labor adopted a resolution demanding the resignation of Postmaster General Burleson. The group also called for the withdrawal of American troops from Russia in a second resolution. The report notes no May Day papers will be published.
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Genstal Burleson
Cleveland Federation of Labor
Russia
Power Directaya
Avhuredaye
Confer Meeting With King In Rome Amid Peace Talks
Reports from Rome describe a high level meeting with the king as the Tolan delegation attends the peace conference under chairmanship. Italian delegates maintain reserve while analysts say Mary will not move without allied agreement. The talks focus on broad proposals likely to gain acceptance from the involved powers.
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Rome
Baday
Ring of Serbia Thanks America for Aid
King Peter of Serbia, living in a modest Belgrade retreat, expressed deep gratitude for American Christian charity aiding refugees and wounded soldiers after the armistice. Photographs shown by Major Daniel J. McCarthy of Davenport highlighted relief efforts, including Red Cross aid and clothing for refugees. The aged ruler, frail and largely inactive, spoke warmly of the American people as a profound source of relief.
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Associated Press
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Berebia
Myung Mone
Bay
Mirvana
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Christian Charity
Ten Cross
Macrrans
King Moler
Daniel J. McCarthy
Davenport
Red Cross
Skopalir
Serbia
America
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Greece
Fla
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Ife
Ite
Liv
Mrealdent Wilton
Soviet Plan Big Offensive Near Archangel
A Soviet government dispatch from Libau says troops will mount a major offensive against Admiral Kolchak’s forces in the eastern and southern Rus with troops moving toward the Her nanik area. Leon Trotzky urges swift action to defeat Kolchak at the earliest possible time as preparations continue south of Her nanik.
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Lo Secura
Admiral Kalchak
Vern Rusatn
Libau
Leon Trotzky
Nalshevik
War and Marine
Fiyding
Kolchak
Four Thousand Gold Stars for Presbyterian Flag
New York reports plans to raise about four thousand gold stars for the Presbyterian survival flag to be displayed at the forthcoming assembly in St. Louis on May 16. Nearly 200,000 stars will represent Presbyterians who entered the army and navy. Sunday May 4 is observed as Employment Sunday in Presbyterian churches nationwide.
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New York
Belgians Press for Full Restoration in Peace Talks
Belgians reject any treaty not restoring Belgium to complete political and economic independence. They demand full fulfillment of promises in the declaration by France Great Britain Italy and Japan and indemnification for damages suffered during the war. They will not accept terms that fall short of Belgique’s full sovereign restoration per Wilson’s fourteen points.
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Westnesday
Belgium
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Council of Three
France
Great Trilais
Italy
Japan
Wilson
Wealth enters tax protest in Britain's budget debate
London May 1 The budget features heavy wealth taxation without higher taxes on moderate earners and introduces imperial preference for colonial imports. Inheritance taxes rise from 5 to 20 percent on estates above 15 000, while imperial preference shifts begin after years of debate amid trade tensions. Beer output is set to rise, totaling 20 million barrels over two years, seen by some as benefiting profiteers. Japs deny unfriendly feeling in Siberia TOKIO April 30 General Tanaka denied any threat to friendly US Japanese troop relations in Siberia.
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London
Howan of Commons
Auston Chamberlain
Tokio
Tanaka
Siberia
Versailles Peace Talks Begin With German Delegates
Reports from Paris and London describe the opening of negotiations with German peace delegates at Versailles. Allies and the United States will receive credentials at 2 pm, while council discussions focus on German reparations, the Kiel canal, and treaty provisions. Belgian indemnity discussions and cabinet plans to send three members to Paris are noted amidst ongoing peace talks.
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Associated Press
Klijed
United States
Paris
Mey
Vaerions Lecac de Tilly
Council of Three
Jondon
Belgium
Comnany
Germany
Paria
Reuter
Women’s League to Begin Work on Conferences
Washington May 1 The National American Woman Suffrage Association announces a series of reconstruction conferences under the new League of Women Voters platform. The program emphasizes working with men and aligning with political parties of members’ choice. Beginning Monday the conferences run on successive Monday evenings with speakers including Secretary of the Interior and other leaders.
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New League of Woman Voters
American Woman Buffrage
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Mra
Carrie Ghagiman Cath
National Asociation
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League
Poliltel
Speak Ra
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Freak W. Mondell
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Jews Mistreated and Killed in Pinsk Report
Report from Copenhagen cites Zionist central office that thirty six Jews were killed in a massacre at Pinsk. Many were wounded and brutally mistreated. women were forced to flee as mobs attacked, with curfews and closures reported.
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Pinsk
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Zionist Association
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