Missionary kept captive eighteen days in Henan hut
Monsignor George Freewis, aged 64 and a longtime China missionary, endured eighteen days in a windowless, filthy hut under extreme heat and starvation. Bandits demanded 50000 dollars, 36 pistols and opium, but accepted about 400 to avoid losing face. He was guarded by local militia connected abductors, and release came without military aid to prevent broader harm.
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Missionaries Feud Over Bandit Ransom in Honan Rescue
The Catholic Mission credits Yang Kwang Yu of Sinyang for aiding a rescue by sending relatives into bandit country to locate and free a kidnapped missionary. A captured bandit was pressed to terms, with a ransom of 400 dollars ultimately paid through Yang to avoid direct missionary involvement in the payment. The plan aimed to save face and avoid authorities, while authorities in Honan remained uninvolved.
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Yang Kwang-yu
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Circus in Paris Draws Crowds to See Clowns
International News Service reports the Fratellini clowns return to Cirque d'Hiver in Paris drawing large crowds. Paul, 52, born in Italy, brings medals and a Mussolini cigarette case. Francois, 49, Montmartre-born. Albert, 42, Moscow-born. The trio speaks a dozen languages and each has children in the circus. they perform a clever act in town.
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Paris Notes On Clowns Prices And A Busy Minister
The Fatellinis continue to amuse Paris while Grock earns high praise and a debated doctorate. French jam prices soar impacting consumers as fruit costs rise. Bouquinistes raise prices, deterring both locals and tourists from buying books. The American Aid Society aids veterans as France’s Justice Minister Barthou resists vacation and writes a study of Pierre Loti, rising early for work.
Sousa Not To Retire At Present Says Sousa
Milwaukee audiences heard from John Philip Sousa that he does not plan to retire while he can still perform. The 84 year old bandleader joked that when he finally retires readers will wake to the headline announcing his death.
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Milwaukee
John Philip Souza
Sousa
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