GRENADES THROWN
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Abyssinians Cause Trouble in Addis Ababa ITALIANS WOUNDED .
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XWiXLJJ, x OU. An ©fflcial communique states tbat after a distfibution of gifts at cbnrcbes and mosques in Addis Ababa, a section of tbe crowd tbrew several band gtenades, slightly wounding Marshal Graziani and seriously wounding General Liotta and several otbers, including tbe native Bishop of tbe Coptic Cburch. It is believed^ tbat tbe natives were round up foliowing tb© affair, and will be given a spectaeular trial to impress tbe Abyssinians tbat tbose gtiilty will be sbot. A censorship bas banned news from Addis Ababa; tbus furtber details oi the attempt are lacking, but it is believed tbat tbe bombs wCre bomemade. Italians are perturbed at tbe n©ws, as tbey bave been cOntinnally told tbat Abyssinia bas welcomed Italian rule. The Britisb United Press' Rome correspondent says tbat an eminent suf* geon has gone td Addis Ababa by air. It is believed tbat expert aid is essential for General Liotta, wbo was gravely wounded in tbe abdomen and leg. Marsbal Graziani was seriously Wounded in tbe hand, and tbefe is abxiety regafding Bishop Circillo.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 32, 22 February 1937, Page 7
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