Jacob Ginsburg, well known book collector of this city, was arrested today on a charge of contra-revolutionary tactics. Mr. Ginsburg is the owner of a valuable library which the Yevsekzia desired. He asked $10,000 for sale of it. The charge for which he has been arrested is believed to be fabricated in order to enable the Yevsekzia to confiscate the library on legal grounds.
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