(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The funeral of Semion Petlura took place under police protection on Sunday.
Many persons who wished to enter the church and the cemetery were not admitted. No speeches were delivered.
A representative of Marshal Pilsudski, friend of Petlura, and former members of the Petlura government were present.
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