100 YEARS AGO
A telegram from Taipeh (present-day Taipei; Formosa is present-day Taiwan) dated June 23 states that the aboriginal villages of Shinohiku have been showing signs of disquiet. On the 17th, there were reports 12 men were killed near the aboriginal quarters. A party of government officials including Dr. Noro, an expert with the Government General, who were dispatched for investigation was attacked by the aborigines on the 11th, and after a fierce, desperate fight was able to retire to the safe zone. A policeman and two native police were injured in the engagement. Another constable is missing.
75 YEARS AGO
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