Historical Newspaper: In An Awkward Situation

Chinese Six Companies

Historical Newspaper: In An Awkward Situation

7/10/1888

Historical Newspaper

Note: See 6th column, 1st paragraph.

The Library of Congress features a June 10, 1888 article (unknown author) from the Daily Republican that provides an account of the Chinese Six Companies' role in assisting Chinese men who were arrested after crossing the border from Canada into the United States (Tacoma, Washington).

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Library of Congress - Chronicling America (Daily Republican, DE)

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