Many Injured in Street Excesses on Eve of Trial (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The city of Jassy was closely guarded today by cavalry patrols as the trial of six students, charged with destroying the synagogue here, started. Five anti-Semitic lawyers volunteered to act as counsels for the defense.
The precautionary measures were taken by the authorities after the extremely severe street excesses which took place yesterday. Many Jewish passersby were injured.
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