ANOTHER CHICAGO
HAPPENINGS IN SHANGHAI. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received this day at 10 a.m.) SHANGHAI, October .12.
Another typical affray is causing Shanghai to he known as “the Chicago of the Orient,” To-day Chinese armed robbers stormed an industrial area in the western districts aiid held up accountants department and departed with eight thousand dollars. The Japanese manager conveyed the information to the police and accompanied by Sergeant Hutton, an Englishman, discovered three men along the road. An exciting revolver duel then took place, Hutton single-handed returning the fire. The trio were captured and part of the money recoverde. This is the third Or lourth time Mutton has distinguished himself in pistol duels with armed Chinese ruffians. Previously in one battle ho killed four armed kidnappers.
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1928, Page 5
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128ANOTHER CHICAGO Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1928, Page 5
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