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Oberlin Graduate Robbed by Chinese Soldier Bandits
The article describes an Oberlin College graduate among a party in southern China who were robbed by twenty soldiers on the Yangtze tributary. Miss Walker and companions faced threats as they were searched for valuables including money and jewelry. Local reports note the group’s medical staff and missionary associates traveling in early 20th century China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
Chis Guerra
Mise Josepo
Welker
Old Waters
American Board of Commis For Foreign Missions
Ming Walker
Miss Walker
Fa Rii
Yang-tse
Rkey
Robert
W. McChir
McClure
Clure
China
Mi Maries
Fni
Nand
Kuli Coatry Ue Shaowu
Kienpio
Welter Ho Judd
Mo P
Lotiane SteelArogke
Jen' Are