Lexington Avenue bombing

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The Lexington Avenue bombing was an accidental bombing in a New York City apartment that occurred in 1914, killing four and injuring dozens. The Anarchist Red Cross had planned to use the bomb as retaliation to John D. Rockefeller for the Ludlow massacre. However, it exploded prematurely before the attack could occur. The dead were anarchists Arthur Caron, Charles Berg, Carl Hanson, and their roommate Marie Chavez, who apparently was not aware of the plot. Louise Berger, who was involved, was not in the building at the time. However, she denied any involvement, and police were not able to prove it.

[edit] References

• Margaret Marsh. Anarchist Women 1870-1920. Temple University Press; ISBN 0-87722-202-9

[edit] External links

• History of the ABC at South Africa Indymedia