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U.S. Agents Accused of Shooting in Canada; Battle in St. Clair River Was in Dominion Waters, Ontario
BY the Associated Press. SARNIA, Ontario, August 4.—Local police officers who investigated the shooting affair between officers of the United States St. Clair River patrol and alleged bootleggers declare the evidence shows the latter were in Canadian waters when fired on. Harold Holmes of Toronto, who was wounded, is said to have returned the fire, wounding a United States officer, Arthur LaZatte. This officer claims the gasoline boat used by the alleged bootleggers was in United States waters and that the Canadians fired first. The charge is strongly denied by the Canadians. The United States authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of Holmes, who is in Chatham hospital.
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