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Domestic News
January 23, 1902
The Age Herald
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
What is this article about?
Riot erupted on steamer Colombia at Panama on Christmas Day when drunken Chilean and Peruvian crew members fought, injuring several seriously but with no reported deaths. News reached San Francisco on January 22.
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SAILORS RIOT.
Drunken Crew Engage In General Fight and Many Are Injured.
San Francisco, January 22.-News has been received by the steamer Argyll that a riot broke out on the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer Colombia at Panama on Christmas day and that several members were perhaps fatally or at least dangerously wounded. Nearly every member of the crew, composed principally of Chilians and Peruvians, celebrated Christmas by imbibing freely of wine.
There is no report of any deaths as a result of the fighting.
Drunken Crew Engage In General Fight and Many Are Injured.
San Francisco, January 22.-News has been received by the steamer Argyll that a riot broke out on the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer Colombia at Panama on Christmas day and that several members were perhaps fatally or at least dangerously wounded. Nearly every member of the crew, composed principally of Chilians and Peruvians, celebrated Christmas by imbibing freely of wine.
There is no report of any deaths as a result of the fighting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Sailors Riot
Panama
Christmas
Drunken Crew
Injuries
Steamer Colombia
Where did it happen?
Panama
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Panama
Event Date
Christmas Day
Outcome
several members of the crew were perhaps fatally or at least dangerously wounded. no deaths reported.
Event Details
A riot broke out on the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer Colombia at Panama on Christmas day. Nearly every member of the crew, composed principally of Chilians and Peruvians, celebrated by imbibing freely of wine, leading to a general fight among the drunken crew.