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ANARCHISTS ATTEMPTING OVERTHROW OF OUR GOVERNMENT
WIDESPREAD EXPLOSIONS AT HOMES OF FEDERAL OFFICIALS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (by Associated
Press).—Bomb explosions last night directed
against the homes of government prosecutors of
radicals occurred in Eastern cities. It is believed
the explosions are a sequel to May day outrages
when infernal machines were mailed to officials
and that the explosions are a step in an anarchist
movement for the overthrow of the government.
Attorney General Palmer’s home here is bad
ly damaged. The family was asleep on the second
floor and was uninjured. A bomb also exploded
near the home of Senator Swanson in this city.
The plot of destruction was carried out in a
number of cities, but none of the intended victims
were injured. Among those whose homes were
marked and where explosions occurred were Jus
tice Albert Hayden, of Boston; Mayor Davis,
Cleveland; Federal Judge William Thompson and
Immigration Chief Sibray, Pittsburg; Judge Chas.
„ Stale "Repretrentatyve Powers,
Newtonville, Mass.
It is said the man who planted the bomb here
and was blown to pieces has been identified by the
police, from his remains, as a Philadelphia anar
chist. Three were killed in a New York explosion.
The police found a pamphlet near a body here
signtd “Anarchistic Fighters.” It is stated that the
time had come when questions and their solution
cannot be delayed; that a class war was now on and
must end for the international proletariat.
Watchman’s Body Sea tered Over Block
NEW YORK, June 3 (by Associated Press).
—The front of Judge Knott’ i home was blown out
and several nearby house: > damaged. William
Boehner, a private watchma , was blown to pieces
and parts of his body were fc tnd half a block away.
Judge and Mrs. Knott were leeping at the time of
th explosion and escaped un: ijured.
Bomb Planter Victin of Own Work
WASHINGTON, Jur t 3 (by Associated
Press).—It is believed the omb planter stubbed
his toe on the coping six fee t from Attorney Gen
eral Palmer’s front door, wh th caused a premature
explosion and resulted in tl e instant death of the
fiend. Parts of his body we e plastered on a house
across the street.
Anarchists’s Head i Blown Off
WASHINGTON, Jun | 3 (by Associated
Press) The head of a dead an Jk^rchigt wasJhBWodjaJl
a roof a block from Attorney General Palmer s
house. Palmer lived in the fashionable part of this
city, with many other officials nearby. Explosions
damaged the rtsidence of government officials in
other towns.
Guard Is Doubled at Capital
WASHINGTON, June 3 (by Associated
Press).—Extra police on duty at the capital and
public buildings are strictly enforcing the rule
against permitting packing to enter the buildings.
Rounding Up the Radicals
PITTSBURGH, June 3 (by Associated
Press).—Radicals are being rounded up and fif
teen arrested, most of whom are Russians.
One Way of Heading Off Explosions
CHICAGO, June 3 (by Associated Press).—
It is believed that the reason there were no explo
sions here was because a score of alleged radicals
were recently arrested and are being held for de
portation.
Protecting Seattle’s Mayor
SEATTLE, June 3 (by Associated Press).—
A guard has been placed at Mayor Ole Hanson s
home for fear of bombs.
Three Injured in Quaker City
PHILADELPHIA, June 3 (by Associated
Press).—Bombs damaged a Catholic church and
President I. W. W.’s Undt
PITTSBURGH, June 3 6%.,.
Press).—Robert Johnson, president of trie*ltfCcU '
Industrial Workers of the World, was arrested in
connection with the bomb plot. When a detective
went to make the arrest Johnson opened fire on
him with a revolver, the bullets piercing the of
ficer’s clothing.
PEACE TREATY WITHHELD FROM
SEMI, BUT GIVEN OUTSIDER
PLAN ACTION AGAINST HUNS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (by Associated Press).—Senator
Lodge told the senate that he saw in a New York business
house a copy of the treaty with Germany, given out by Ameri
can representatives at Paris, but withheld by the state depart
ment from the senate.
PLANNING ON ACTION AGAINST GERMANS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (by Associated Press).—The
American peace delegates expect to hold a conference regard
ing the German counter proposals. Brigadier General Har
ries, chief American military adviser, has arrived from Berlin
and is discussing measures to be taken if the Germans refuse
to sign the treaty.
UPRISING IN WESTERN HUNGARY
BERLIN, June 3 (by Associated Press).—It is reported
that a counter revolutionary uprising occurred in many towns
and villages in Western Hungary and hundreds of refugees
are arriving daily at the Austrian frontier.
AUSTRIA IS NOW VERY 'PENITENT
ST. GERMAIN, June 3 (by Associated Press).—The Aus
trias have been given fifteen days in which to answer the peace
proposal. Dr. Karl Renner, Austrian chancellor, delievered a
penitent speech when he received the terms. He did not try
jT* t0 clear Austria from guilt for starting the war, but he asked
that the weight of the punishment be divided among the eight
new countries which sprung from old Austria.
PHOTOGRAPHER UPSETS THE MEETING.
ST. GERMAIN, June 3 (by Associated Press).—The dig
nity of the Austrian meeting was spoiled when a photpgrapher
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tumbled from a ladder into a glass show case while Renner
was talking. The French interpreter also made several errors,
causing consternation.
BOLSHEVIKUOSE PETROGRAD
TO ESTONIANS AND FINNS
BUT CAPTURE TOWN KHERSON
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COPENHAGEN, June 3 (by Associated Press).—The
Ethonian and Finnish forces have captured Petrograd.
BOLSHEVIKI CAPTURE KHERSON
LONDON, June 3 (by Associated Press).—A wireless say3
the Bolshviki captured Kherson, northeast of Odessa, after
fierce fighting.
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RAILROADS ARE
NOT ABLE TO
PAY EXPENSES
WASHINGTON, Juno 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Director General Hines
said the government controlled rail
roads are able to meet operating ex
penses only by increasing the rates.
He declared that he was opposed to
Increases now as they might Increase
the cost of the necessities of life.
George Plttinger, an Alaska Trans
fer Company employe, left today for
Texas, where he hopes to get into the
oil game.
BATTLESHIPS
TOBETHROWN
AWAYASJIM
WASHINGTON, June S (by Amo
c&ted Press).—Twelve dreadnaught
battleships are to be placed out of
commission. They will eventually be
jtinked or used for targets. The Ore
gon, Indiana, Iowa and Massachusetts
are already out of commission. The
others are the Kearsarge, Kentucky,
IlHnolB, Alabama, Wisconsin, Maine,
Missouri and Ohio.
F. M. Ford has gone to California
where he will spend five or six weeks.
GENERAL STRIKE IS CALLED
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA AND
FEW UNIONS ANSWER CALL
VANCOUVER, B. C., June 3 (by Asociated Press)—In a
general strike called at noon today comparatively few unions
answered and city activities are continuing apparently undis
turbed. The British Columbia coast seamen, longshoremen
and shipbuilders answered the call. The postal workers re
fused to strike. Bakery and milk deliveries are continuing.
Police, firmen, hotel workers and restauranters are exempted
by the strike committee. The telephone and telegraph are
unaffected. Street carmen may strike tonight.
SENATE FAVORS RETURN
OF TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH SYSTEMS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The senate interstate
commerce commission has favorably
reported on Senator Kellogg’s bill for
immediate return of the telephone
and telegraph systems to their
owners.
LINER WASHINGTON
ORDERED IN READINESS
BRBST, June 3 (by Associated
Press).—President Wilson’s liner
George Washington was ordered to be
ready to sail on twelve hours’ notice
after midnight of June 5.
BOLSHEVIKI MORALE
IS BROKEN AND MEN
DESERTING TO ALLIES
ARCHANGEL, June 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The American en
gineers were active recently and ad
vanced in the Vaga section. The Bol
shevik! are losing morale and desert
ing to the allies.
FISH QUOTATIONS
SEATTLE, June 3.—Prices of Ash'
here yesterday were: Halibut, firsts.
8% cents; seconds 7 cents; sableflsh
3 cents; red and rock cod 1% cents.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, June 3.—Stock quota
tations here yesterday: Alaska Gold,
3%; Juneau, 2>4