BORDER TROUBLES
WAZIRS SUCCUMB, BOMBED INTO SUBMISSION. MAHSUD CAPITAL IN FLAMES, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 19, 5.5 p-m. Allahabad, Nov. 19 The Wazirs have accepted. They were brought to terms by bombing attacks. Kaniguram, the Mahsud capital, was bombed on the 13th., also Makin and Nakori the same day, 25 tens of bombs being dropped. The Mahouds were warned previously that ample time would be given to remove the women and children. When the aeroplanos left the capital was on fire from end to end, and was still burning two days later, very little being left standing. Several smaller villages Were also effectively bombed. It is understood the Afghans told the tribesmen to make the beat settlement possible, and refusing them aid. —Aus.N T .Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1919, Page 5
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128BORDER TROUBLES Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1919, Page 5
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