The Archive · 1927

PRESIDENT "BOAT FIRED ON

Outrage by Local Troops

While full details are lacking, information has been received that within the harbour limits Shanghai the str. President Lincoln has been fired upon by the Chinese troops occupying this area.

It is understood that on Saturday, as she was approaching her berth in the upper reaches of the hai hour, shots were fired from the direction of the Seven Mile Reach, and again on Sunday when she was leaying rifle fire was again opened upon her. the President Lincoln being although there were no casualties halted. The waterworks stopped for tone hour and electric light und power was cut off for the day. Rieshas ceased to run for the day

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