Shanghai, De Mr. J. Forbes, a tram inspector. run over by a tram at 2-15 yesterday. afternoon, sustaining a fractured leg, The accident took place at the corner of Kansuh and Haining Roads while Mr. Forbes was alighting. Srom the vehicle It was raining at the time, and the road being slippery he slid and fell. His left leg went under the rear wheels of the tram which was moving slowly forward, running over it.
Shanghai, Dee, 27, The s Commandant Carlin an Italian river boat was detained by the Japanese naval authorities here yesterday with a cargo of cotton valued at approximacly $40,000, was reported that the vessel did ilot have the necessary permit for transporting the cargo, The vessel, a 75-ton river boat was reluming from Yangtze delta. ports when the vessel was boarded by members of the Japanese naval cue thorities shortly after she berthed, She was ordered to proceed down river to the hulk of the Japanese water The driver pulled up quickly, and, when it was found that the leg was fractured, called an ambulance. Mr. Forbes was rushed to the Country Hospital immediately, receiving treat ment for his injury. was learned that the cargo of cotton was intended for a. local Chinese hong. The vessel was one of number of boats which have been detained recently by the Japanese naval authorities,
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