Arrest of Exiled Premier
DRAMATIC BID FOR POWER. IN LITHUANIA United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. IvOVNO, June 7th. An attempted coup in Kovno is surrounded with mystery owing to the interruptions of communications. Premier Volcdmaras after a dramatic bid for power. Tile country is now stated to bo quiet. Tho Volcdmaras supporters, backed by flying corps and tank detachments, proclaimed him Prime Minister. Some firing occurred, which was due to confusion in connection with the night attack. President Smctona refused to negotiate with the revolutionaries and demanded their submission.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIX, Issue 7486, 9 June 1934, Page 8
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