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American Consul Flouted by 9 saxe Chinese Guard Peking, Dec. 12.
An American, Mr. Charles Coltman, yesterday drove out in motor car from the gate of Kalgan apparently disregarding the local regulations to show a pass, whereupon a Chinese sentry fired and the bullet struck Mr. Coltman in the shoulder and lodged in his spine. A special train brought Mr. Coltman to Peking last night. An operation will be performed at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital but hopes for his recovery are small. The American Consul, Mr. Sokobin, occupied the back seat of the car at the time of the shooting.—Reuter.
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