Palmer Bomb Plot Sparks National Hunt Against Reds
A nationwide search targets the so called Red menace after letters and bombs linked to anarchists prompt Attorney General Palmer to form a large crackdown. William J. Flynn heads a new justice bureau as Garvan joins in coordinating the drive while federal and district authorities tighten guard at important buildings and monitor suspected groups.
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Vari Way
Palmer
Department of Justice
Willam J Filson
United States Secret Service
Kurea
Washington
William Jo Flynn
Francis P Garvan
New York
Palmer Says Attempts To Terrorize Have Failed
Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer declared last night that anarchistic elements sought to terrorize the nation but failed. He warned that the Department of Justice will intensify its crime detecting forces and that organized crime against the government shall be stopped.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Rrme
Time Bomb Wrecked Home Of Mayor Of Cleveland
Two men were sought after a time bomb exploded under the cellar window of Mayor Harry Davis in Cleveland late last night. The house suffered severe damage but no injuries were reported. Police found dynamite charged components and noted a suitcase carried by one suspect. The mayor, his wife, and guests were on the lawn nearby when the blast occurred.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Harry Davis
Davis
Jie
Philadelphia Bombers Used Black Touring Car Sighting
Philadelphia police traced bombings to a car seen near Our Lady of Victory Church. Witnesses reported a black touring car with yellow wheels delivering objects under a rectory porch before two blasts and a third nearby. Police link the Washington crew and a central city organization. Jagielski suspects a mistaken target.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Our Lady of Victory
Washington
Lows Jagielky
Jaglesky
Outrages Plotted From Common Source Says U S Agents
U S agents confirm a May Day bombing campaign and related outrages share a common source. A wide dragnet spans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Newtonville Boston and Paterson as detectives hunt suspected anarchist handbill crews. Authorities tie explosives to a Washington hat shop clanter and note similar handbills near explosion sites. Two bombs exploded in Congress districts as lawmakers push harsher penalties.
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New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Newtonville
Mass
Boston
Paterson
Washington
Congress
Dynamite Bombs Threaten New York Chief Justice
A bomb at Justice Charles C Nott's New York residence contained about 20 to 25 pounds of dynamite with a powder fuse. The blast caused about 39,000 dollars in damage. Nott, visiting from New London, linked the attack to radical groups, while police noted similarities to two prior bombs. Mrs Nott and household staff escaped with minor injuries. Anarchist pamphlets tied to the attack were found at neighboring homes.
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Charles Neth
New York
New London
Twow
Gan
Tudge Notts
William Boehner
Cunard
Paterson Police Warned Of Anarchists Sunday
In Paterson New Jersey police investigated an explosion that wrecked a two story house at 351 East Thirty first street damaged a neighboring silk shop, broke windows and caused panic. Chief John Tracey had warned officers last Sunday that anarchists were active in the city and spreading propaganda. The inquiry yielded no light on the incident to date.
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Paterson N J
East Thirty First Street
Max Gold
John Tracey
Paterson
Tracey
New York
Philadelpha
Law
Bomb outrages spark call for action against Bolshevik threat
The piece denounces a wave of bombings across eight cities tied to anarchist and Bolshevik agitation. It condemns government inaction, urges immediate, decisive measures against suspected anarchists, and argues danger to the nation’s vitals if fear and theory persist. CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.
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Washington Post Co
Police Tie Palmer Bomb to Philadelphia Conspiracy
A sprawling report traces the Palmer home bombing to a lone assailant who traveled from Philadelphia, with police discarding an Italian link and leaning toward a Russian origin. Investigators note a foreign language dossier, a leather wallet with memoranda, and a red train receipt as key clues while Public Security Chief Maz Pullman cautions the case remains under wraps.
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Philadelphia
Washington
U. S
Puttman
Treaty Texts in Paris Stir Debate on Public Access
Senate aides report copies of the Paris treaty with Germany stirred a frank dispute over publication. Lodge says he saw a copy in New York and related copies may have reached Americans via Paris. Swanson urged referral to foreign relations. Borah pressed for President to disclose any private understandings. No action taken.
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Swanson
Senator Lodge
Senate
New York
Germany
Paris
State Department
Wilson
Senate of the
United States
Senator Swanson
Virginia
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Idaho
Johnson
California
Lodge
Newark
Riot at Willys Overland plant injures eleven
Eleven workers were seriously hurt and two possibly fatally wounded in a riot at the Willys Overland Automobile Company plant in Toledo Ohio. The disturbance involved 13 000 workers and followed a period of idle time and labor unrest. Guards, including discharged soldiers, fired over 100 shots to disperse the riot amid violence against vehicles carrying loyal employees.
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Mayer Cornel Cehriber
Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Tdie
Liner George Washington Aboard Orders To Sail In 32 Hours
The liner George Washington carrying President Watts in the lead has orders to be ready to sail within 32 hours after midnight June 3. The Mount Vernon with 000 regulars from the Sixth division under command of Way Gen Walter H Cordon sailed for New York. The Siboney and the Orizaba each with 4000 men of the Eighty-first division sailed last night for Newport News.
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George Washington
Watson
Atlantic
Mount Vernon
Walter H Cordon
New York
Siboney
Orizaba
Newport News
Regiments Swear Allegiance as Mexican Troops Move
Mexican Foreign Minister Hurmes travels to Washington on official mission. A regiment of Carranza troops reportedly joined rebel forces near Parral without engagement. Gen Candido Aguilar and party escorted to the border amid border security concerns. Hudspeth reports that Volk may reconsider passing Mexican troops through the U S but officials deny reconsideration amid Yaqui unrest in Sonora.
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Hudspeth
Laredo
Texas
Parral
Chihuahua
Angeles
Revolutionary Movement Center
Carranza
Villa
United States
Fort Blies
Candido Aguilar Mexan
Washington
Amar
Mexico City
Cestre Aguiar
Brother Luis Guitierras
Jove Torres
Mes Cam Jeruz
Spain
Manuel A Chavez Altushe
Legation
Pafticca
Andres Garcia
el Paso
Toiav T
Aguilar ¢ Garcia
Ochilhuahutl
Mty
Garcia
Tex
Charles Davis
Volk
State Department
Sonora
Recent Raid Saved Chicago From Bombs Police Say
Chicago authorities report that a recent raid disrupted a bomb plot with numerous radicals detained and awaiting deportation. Detectives claim some detainees may be linked to the plan as federal officials warned of bombs sent to officials in multiple cities. Police Chief Garrity stayed late directing guards for public figures and mail recipients amid fears of further explosions.
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Chicago
Garrity
Willary
United States
Fragmented OCR: Local Notice About Meal Service
A partial readable fragment mentions meal service arrangements. Details are unclear but indicate a notice related to food provision and a local authority. Further context is needed to identify agency, place, or dates.
German peace talks weigh Silesia and indemnity changes
Berlin reports two German proposals under review aim to modify reparations and financial terms. Aims include a 25.0 billion indemnity and a Silesian guarantee linked to coal supply, with talks to be briefed to Allied delegations. Brockdorff-Rantzau defends German demands while signaling willingness to adjust.
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Paris
Contcu
Allied Financial Commission
Suspect Held in Boston For Two Bomb Outrages
Two men suspected in explosions at Judge Albert Hayden's Roxbury home and State Representative Leland Stowers of Newton were arrested in Boston. One man released after examination. the other held for further inquiry. Police recovered foreign literature at the home of the latter. Extra guards posted at public buildings, war rooms searched for hidden devices. Coolidge framed the outrages as a crime against the people of the Commonwealth.
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Albert Hayden
Roxbury
Leland Stowers
Newton
Coolidge
Commonwealth
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