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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

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Arrest of Canadian woman linked to Red Plot bombings

Nationwide manhunt unfolds after Monday night bombings in eight cities. A Washington arrest targets a woman described as Italian-looking but claiming Scotch heritage and Canadian residence. Investigators review her belongings for clues while New York detectives assist. Deportations and further arrests expected as officials connect a broad anarchist network with the Palm er home explosion.

Washington Canada Cleveland Jawa Secret Service Palmer Home Department of Justice Treasury Secret Service May Pullman New York Europe United States Montreal Palmer

Cleveland Radicals Deported After Raids In Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on June 4 a wholesale deportation of more than twenty eight radicals taken in raids last night looms after a conference between federal officials and city police. The men held will be turned over to immigration authorities tomorrow as most entered from Canada and likely violated immigrant laws. Only two have filed for first papers.

Cleveland Ohio Harry L Davis United States Canada

Blanton Attacks Labor Unions Over Bomb Plots in Congress

Representative Blanton of Texas denounced anarchist attempts on Attorney General Palmer and condemned labor unions in a forceful House speech. He claimed anonymous letters warned him against speaking out, cited a bomb exploded at Palmers doorstep, and urged purging unions of anarchists while threatening harsh action against them. The speech linked government enemies with unionists and called for a purge and punishments.

Palmer New York Metropolis Blanton Congress Representative Blanton Texas Mir Blanton United States Palmers Washington California

Red Circular Printed In Boston Police Learn

Boston police announced that the Plain Words circulars found among the wreckage Monday night were printed in Boston. Authorities believe the bomb that damaged Municipal Judge Hayden’s Roxbury home originated in Buffalo, tied to local anarchist propaganda. A messenger reportedly transported the device, packing it in cotton before placing it at the Hayden residence.

Boston Albert F Hayden Roxbury Buffalo Hayden

Head of Pittsburgh S. W. Among Those Under Arrest

City detectives and Justice Department agents continued investigations into two bomb explosions at the residences of Federal Judge W H S Thompson and immigration inspector W W Sibray in Pittsburgh. No arrests were made that day. fourteen suspects previously arrested in connection with the case were turned over.

Pittsburgh Department of Justice W H S Thompson W W Sibray

Marines Land In Costa Rica Amid Revolution News

San Salvador reports United States Marines landed at Puntarenas and Port Limon Costa Rica due to the ongoing revolution led by General Tiasco. Following a June 4 clash near the Jobo farm in Nicaraguan frontier area, invaders disbanded and crossed into Nicaragua. Meanwhile Costa Rican unrest spreads with uprisings in Alajuela and Cartago.

San Salvador Republic of Salvador Puntarenas Port Lisbon Costa Rica Tiasco San Jose Manuel Chao Jobo Cardenas Lake Nicaragua San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Alajuela Cartaga Salvador Cerda

Initial steps toward national shipping industry council

The opening session of a shipping industrial conference discussed forming a national council for the merchant marine. Representatives from the shipping board shipowners and seamen outlined plans and workers supported cooperation between capital and labor to boost American competitiveness.

Shipping Board Raymond H Stevens Hurley Franklin D Mooney Andrew Furuseth The Seamens Union Gov Rose New Hampshire A Warner Parker

Annapolis Hero Sanks Hun U-Boat

Maj Gen William KR Smith arrives in New York aboard the Patricia with 2?845 officers and men of the Thirty-fifth division. Delegations from Texas and Oklahoma welcome the troops. MK Metcalf, former commander of O'Brien, leads the Patricia's new commander. He credits fate and a destroyer named C Brien for the Irish Sea incident.

New York William KR Smith Vsion Patricia National Texas Oklahoma 111Th Pegram Whitworth Gov Robertson MK Metcalf Annapolis O’brien Irish Sea C Brien

Java Volcano Eruption Kills 5100 In Kalut District

The governor general of Kediri district Java reports 6100 people killed in the Kalut volcanic eruption. Property damage around 14 million dollars plus crop losses on 26000 acres of rice and coffee land. State Department advised.

Hague Kediri Java Kalut Kallut State Department

Polks Departure Looms as State Dept Faces Strain

Frank L. Polk, counselor and Acting Secretary of State, will resign due to ill health, with departure tied to Secretary Lansing's return and future department reorganization. He has been handling duties of three men amid Paris developments, Mexico tensions, and Far East questions, drawing praise for loyalty but concern over workload.

Lansing Washington Post Co United States Frank L. Polk Polk Wilson Europe State Department New International Mr Polk Stra Breckinridge Long Alvee Atdee William Phillips Henry P Fletcher Mexico Paris Volk Japan China Polk Hag Ford

Mass meeting on Korea and woman suffrage debate

Continued on fifth page mass meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock features Dr William Lott Grits Far Eastern authority Dr Floyd Tompkins Bishop John William Hamilton and Dr Philip Jaisohn plus Marcella Syn piano recital Bovello's orchestra Admission free topic Civilisation and present conditions in Korea The Senate debates on a woman suffrage amendment fail to advance toward ratification with votes 55 to 19 and 62 to 19 highlighting division among lawmakers

Kore William Lott Grits New York Floyd Tompkins Philadelphia John William Hamilton American University Philip Jaisohn Marcella Syn Korea Bovello

Debate on Measure Draws Southern Opposition

In yesterday's debate Senator Gay predicted that with Southern States opposing the Measure due to enfranchisement of negro women, the required thirteen States would refuse to ratify and cause its rejection. Opponents again occupied most of the debate, arguing the resolution destroys State rights and popular rule.

Gay

Hungarians Claim Victory in Balkan Front

Copenhagen dispatch reports that Hungarian Soviet troops defeated the Rumanians north of the Theiss River on Sunday. It says Hungarian forces are advancing along the entire line against retiring Czech troops, amid ongoing communications between Roumanian and Czech fronts.

Copenhagen Theiss River Budapest

World Food Outlook Hinges on Peace and Finance

The Associated Press reports European wheat price controls may shift to private markets after peace. Hoover argues normal global trade should resume with government control ending. U.S. food ships may end this June unless new legislation passes. European harvests expected sufficient to meet world needs, with imports tied to peace and financing. Brest note: Pershing inspects Brest base and reviews Sixth Division before Leviathan departure.

Europe Associated Press Paris Argentina Supreme Economic Council Herbert C Hoover Hoover U. S American Food Control Organization America United States Congress United States Aliied Brest Pershing

German peace delegation to stay in Berlin without terms

German peace delegates, back in Berlin from Versailles, will remain at the disposal of Berlin authorities until the allied and associated powers indicate willingness to negotiate the peace terms. The German cabinet has not decided its course if the allies refuse to negotiate and demand surrender of terms.

Basel Havas Berlin Versailles Nachrichten Frankfort

Austria Rejects Saint Germain Peace Terms As People Stay Stoic

Vienna reports the Austrian government unites in rejecting the peace terms viewed as built on force rather than Wilson's fourteen points. Public interest centers on potential financial aid to sustain Austria, with cabinet meetings delaying full acceptance as editors and officials react cautiously to the German population shifts and future repercussions.

Austria Wilsons Seitz National Assembly

Florida mothers pension bill signed in Tallahassee

A Florida mothers pension measure, tied to the compulsory education law set to begin July 1, provides 25 dollars a month for each child in school and 38 dollars for a second child. It also makes provision for compensation for school attendance beyond two children. Dr Epitacio Berlson, Brazil's president elect, visited King George at Buckingham Palace after arriving in London from Paris.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Geo Catt Dr. Pessoa King George London Epitacio Berlson Brazil Paris England Burrhingham Palace George Droissone Hotel

Anxious Day at Peace Conference Over Treaties

The Paris peace conference faces a tense day as German and Austrian treaties loom. Four-nation talks, expert consultations, and meetings among Col House and A J Balfour seek workable terms. Wilson aims for fairness but keeps alliance integrity. Clemenceau resists major changes while Lloyd George pushes moderation. Reparation sums and Silesia terms are debated with plebiscite possibilities in view.

Lloyd George Paris Council of Four Col House A J Balfour Silesia Germany League of Nations Witten Clemenceaus League Lloyd George Couner Folkos Wilsons Vittorio Orlando Italy

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