"George Gambling, a Russian coook of 74 Route de Say Zoong, was brought before the Mixed Court yesterday morning on charges of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a Chinese by striking him about the head with his clenched fists. He was remanded in custody pending the appearance of the complainant who is now in hospital."
At least he was not gambling...
"George Gambling, a Russian coook of 74 Route de Say Zoong, was brought before the Mixed Court yesterday morning on charges of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a Chinese by striking him about the head with his clenched fists. He was remanded in custody pending the appearance of the complainant who is now in hospital."
Posts from This Journal “crime” Tag
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Rowdy Russians (1904) Cruiser Askold. Image: Getty. ROWDY RUSSIANS The sailors from the Russian warships now in port, who are daily let loose on the Settlements, are…
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Triumph at Shanghai – the expulsion of the Small Swords from the walled city Click to enlarge. This amazing woodblock print is Triumph at Shanghai 上海德勝. The library's description is as follows: " The record…
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Russians meting out justice quickly in 1913 Shanghai = RUSSIAN CONSULAR COURT Shanghai, 25 August, 1913 Before M. Mulinkin, Esq, Vice-Consul N. Getz, 108 Yangtzepoo Road, Y. Venissky, 304 Broadway,…
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Angel's Night Club ...opened in 1941 at 1006 Avenue Joffre above the Mexicana cabaret; most likely, it had the same proprietress. Alexander Vertinsky sang in…
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#148 Shanghai Architecture Series (in Russian): Central Mansions and the Wheel casino https://magazeta.com/arc-central-mansions/ The link to the Russian text will sit here until I translate it. Stay tuned!
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