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Domestic News February 5, 1930

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

Rumors circulated of a clash or incipient race riot between Filipinos and others in the city last night, but investigations by police and sheriff found no complaints or definite information. It was deemed a minor, quickly resolved brawl, with one Filipino hotel employee treated for injuries.

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Filipino Clash
Not Reported

Rumors of a clash between Filipinos and others occurring in this city last night have been investigated without discovering anything definite.

The police department when questioned could give no information, as no complaints were registered there. The sheriff's office also was unable to clear up the situation by giving definite clues to the offenders.

It is asserted that what some would label as an incipient race riot here was merely a brawl of some sort, quickly started and just as quickly ended and hushed up, not deserving of further consideration or investigation. It was stated that a Filipino employed in a local hotel had been treated for injuries believed to have been received in the mix-up.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest

What keywords are associated?

Filipino Clash Race Riot Rumor Brawl Police Investigation

What entities or persons were involved?

A Filipino Employed In A Local Hotel

Where did it happen?

This City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This City

Event Date

Last Night

Key Persons

A Filipino Employed In A Local Hotel

Outcome

a filipino employed in a local hotel had been treated for injuries believed to have been received in the mix-up

Event Details

Rumors of a clash between Filipinos and others occurring in this city last night have been investigated without discovering anything definite. The police department when questioned could give no information, as no complaints were registered there. The sheriff's office also was unable to clear up the situation by giving definite clues to the offenders. It is asserted that what some would label as an incipient race riot here was merely a brawl of some sort, quickly started and just as quickly ended and hushed up, not deserving of further consideration or investigation.

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