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American Citizen Beaten by Roumanian Mob, Report

August 23, 1923
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Mr. Haimowitz, said to be an American citizen was the victim of an anti semitic mob composed of the disciples of the notorious anti-Semitic leader, Professor Cuza. The attack took place at the Barlard railway station. Haimowitz described as an invalid was removed to a hospital, his condition being aggravated by the maltreatment The attack was reported to the American Legation.

A Roumanian officer who attempted to protect Haimowitz, narrowly escaped attack himself, the cavalry officer who brought the patient to the hospital reported.

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