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November 22, 1919
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In New York, radical Rose Pastor Stokes appeared before a grand jury probing criminal anarchists after dodging a subpoena; she is alleged to have donated $60,000 via checks to the Communist Party.
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Radical is Said to Have Given $60,000 to 'Reds'
New York, Nov. 22. - Rose Pastor Stokes, who yesterday refused to permit a subpoena to be served on her calling for her appearance before the extraordinary grand jury as a witness in the investigation of the activities of the criminal anarchists in this city, appeared yesterday before the jury, only to be told she was not wanted at that time and to come back later.
Her name is said to be signed to more than half a dozen checks, each for about $10,000, which had been contributed to the support of the Communist party.
New York, Nov. 22. - Rose Pastor Stokes, who yesterday refused to permit a subpoena to be served on her calling for her appearance before the extraordinary grand jury as a witness in the investigation of the activities of the criminal anarchists in this city, appeared yesterday before the jury, only to be told she was not wanted at that time and to come back later.
Her name is said to be signed to more than half a dozen checks, each for about $10,000, which had been contributed to the support of the Communist party.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Rose Pastor Stokes
Communist Party
Grand Jury
Subpoena
Criminal Anarchists
New York
What entities or persons were involved?
Rose Pastor Stokes
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Rose Pastor Stokes
Location
New York
Event Date
Nov. 22
Story Details
Rose Pastor Stokes refused a subpoena for a grand jury investigating criminal anarchists but appeared, was told to return later, and is said to have signed checks totaling $60,000 to the Communist party.