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April 19, 1884
The Daily Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
U.S. Marshal Sinnott arrests five Chinese men aboard the steamer Oregon for smuggling 11 Chinese prostitutes into the U.S., the first such case under the new restriction law; women held as witnesses.
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Invaders Arrested.
About 12 o'clock last night, just previous to the sailing of the steamer Oregon for San Francisco, U. S. Marshal Sinnott boarded her and arrested five Chinamen on a charge of introducing Chinese prostitutes into the United States.
Eleven women who were also aboard (being the persons complained of) were taken in charge to be held as witnesses. They were brought from Victoria on the last steamer, and their appearance and manner denote that they are a new importation from the celestial empire. This is the first case of this kind that has arisen here since the passage of the restriction law, and the result will be looked forward to with considerable interest. The women cost $11,000. - Standard, 15.
About 12 o'clock last night, just previous to the sailing of the steamer Oregon for San Francisco, U. S. Marshal Sinnott boarded her and arrested five Chinamen on a charge of introducing Chinese prostitutes into the United States.
Eleven women who were also aboard (being the persons complained of) were taken in charge to be held as witnesses. They were brought from Victoria on the last steamer, and their appearance and manner denote that they are a new importation from the celestial empire. This is the first case of this kind that has arisen here since the passage of the restriction law, and the result will be looked forward to with considerable interest. The women cost $11,000. - Standard, 15.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Arrests
Chinese Smuggling
Prostitutes
Restriction Law
Steamer Oregon
What entities or persons were involved?
U. S. Marshal Sinnott
Where did it happen?
Aboard The Steamer Oregon
Story Details
Key Persons
U. S. Marshal Sinnott
Location
Aboard The Steamer Oregon
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
U. S. Marshal Sinnott arrested five Chinamen on the steamer Oregon for introducing Chinese prostitutes into the United States; eleven women held as witnesses. They were brought from Victoria and cost $11,000. First case since the restriction law.