On May 7, federal warrants were issued for the arrest of J. F. Rutherford, who was overseeing the worldwide preaching work at that time, and for a number of others at headquarters.
7. mail andis föderaalvalitsus välja käsu arreteerida vend Rutherford, kes tol ajal juhatas ülemaailmset kuulutustööd, ning veel hulk teisi peakorteris teenijaid.