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Zionists and Laborites Clash at Meeting in Riga

March 7, 1927
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

A clash between Zionists and Bundists occurred here Friday night when an anti-Zionist meeting was held under the auspices of the Jewish labor party Bund.

The clash occurred when Werlinski, a Zionist, was refused permission to speak. A fist fight developed, during which many were hurt. The police intervened and closed the meeting.

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