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Foreign News
April 22, 1910
The Batesburg Advocate
Batesburg, Lexington County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
British Consul in Siam reports frequent elephant thefts from teak forests, causing significant losses to British firms, with officials showing indifference.
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Where Elephants are Stolen.
To steal an elephant would seem to be wellnigh impossible. But the British Consul reports that it is a common practice in Siam. There the huge quadrupeds are employed in the teak forests and frequently disappear. One British firm last year bewailed the loss of a dozen and reported that as many more were stolen from their contractors. Another firm lost nine, only three of which were recovered. As the average value of the elephants is about $1,000 a head, the consul naturally enlarges on the seriousness of the matter. What is annoying about it is that the officials are indifferent and if one of the missing creatures is recovered at all it is only by means of a search party organized for the purpose.
To steal an elephant would seem to be wellnigh impossible. But the British Consul reports that it is a common practice in Siam. There the huge quadrupeds are employed in the teak forests and frequently disappear. One British firm last year bewailed the loss of a dozen and reported that as many more were stolen from their contractors. Another firm lost nine, only three of which were recovered. As the average value of the elephants is about $1,000 a head, the consul naturally enlarges on the seriousness of the matter. What is annoying about it is that the officials are indifferent and if one of the missing creatures is recovered at all it is only by means of a search party organized for the purpose.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Siam
Elephant Theft
Teak Forests
British Firms
Consul Report
What entities or persons were involved?
British Consul
Where did it happen?
Siam
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Siam
Event Date
Last Year
Key Persons
British Consul
Outcome
one british firm lost a dozen elephants plus as many from contractors; another lost nine, with only three recovered; average value $1,000 each; officials indifferent.
Event Details
Elephant thefts are common in Siam's teak forests where the animals are employed; British firms suffer significant losses, and recovery requires organized search parties due to official indifference.