Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 175, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 July 1920 — CHANCE PALACE AS HOSPITAL [ARTICLE]

CHANCE PALACE AS HOSPITAL

Notorious Chinese Gambling Hell to Be Confiscated by Government. Shanghai.—The great gambling establishment in this city notorious for years under the name of “The Wheel,’* which originally cost more than $500,000, IS to be converted into a charity hospital. The Chinese authorities have announced that they Intend to confiscate the huge building, which now stands dark and empty. Its owners, however, threaten to fight this program. Up to about three years ago, when the place was closed by Chinese authorities “The Wheel’* in Shanghai was one of the biggest gambling establishments In the far East. It was located In Chinese territory on North Honan road, a fifteen-minute automobile ride from the Heart of the city. In the days when the establishment flourished three roulette wheels, with six layouts, besides faro and other games, were operated.