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Pirates seize British steamer Shuntien off Yellow River
British steamer Shuntien with 26 aboard is seized by Chinese brigands off the Yellow River. A officer is gravely wounded, passengers held at pistol point for 24 hours. Pirates flee in five junks toward swamps while U.S. and British ships pursue. Japanese captain Yamamoto among captives. Airplanes may be sent from Weihaiwei if allowed.
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Yellow River
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Weihaiwei
Shuntien
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Pope
Veteran
Witch
China
Tientsin
Shanghai