CLASH IN CAIRO
WEDDING AND FUNERAL CEREMONIES,
(United Pres? Association.—By Electrio Telegraph.—Copyright.)
CAIRO, November 7. A tragic Coincidence is reported. Fom* wealthy families involved in ft long-standing feud were carrying out wedding and funeral ceremonies simultaneously yesterday. The merrymakers at the wedding unfortunately were following too .close to the funeral, whereupon the mourners collected firearms and knives, and fiercely assailed the party. Four were killed and thirtysix wounded. Sixteen arrests have beep made.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1931, Page 5
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