Attempt to Blow Up a Hotel

Waikato Argus, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4340, 3 March 1910, Page 2

Attempt to Blow Up a Hotel

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, Last Night. An attempt was made to destroy the Upokongaro Hotel last night, gelignite being exploded on the road way in front. Every window was smashed, hut otherwise there was no damage. The explosion was heard a mile away. The police are investigating. 1 his Day. In connection with the explosion at the Upokongaro Hotel, the police suspect that the outrage was committed by a Mexican named Laurent, who is supposed to have committed suicide in the river, his coat and vest being found near the ferry boat on the river bank opposite to the hotel. The police are now dragging for the body.