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CUNSTABLE TELLS | FALSE MOUSTACHE OF KNIFE FIGHT. AND BLACK FACE.
ALLEGED THREATS, ΤΟ
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WHO GAVE HELP.
The story of a struggle with two men, mid to have been armed with clasp knives, was told by Charles Francis, of Wallington, at Croydon county police court.
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FLOODS IN CENTRAL DAILY SHARE QUOTATIONS
CHINA
ALLEGATION AGAINST AN HUGE DAMAGE IN KIANGSI
EX-POLICEMAN
STORY IN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY CHARGE,
When John Martyn Régan, ged 27 an ex-policeman, appeared for the Afth time before the Cardiff magistrates the prosecution said that they would proceed with the first charge of attempted robbery. There are seven charges:in s11.
The first charge was: “' being arm-
He was giving evidence against John Douglas, 25, chimney sweep. no fixed aboda, and William Bin clair, 35, lorry driver, Osborne-ed with a six-chatabere loaded re- terraco, Clapham.
volver and attempting to rob William George, an employee of the Great Western Hailway Company at Cardin on April **
Alleged Conversations,
Nanchang, June 97.-Fields ex "tending" to hundreds of thousands of mow in Kiangat are now in undated as a result of the overflow
of the Kan and Fu Rivers. Crops just ripening have been swept away by the foods:
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Huge sections of dykes protecting the land from the River water have collapsed and it is feared that the $1,200 situation will be further aggravated.
Besides considerable damage to property, the floods have caused the suspension of construction work on the Kinngai Kwangtung, Kiangsi. Cheking, and Kiangsi-Fukien inter- provincial highways, Tho Naachang- Kiukiang Railway is also threatened und, traffic on the Line may have the water reaches
They were charged with stabbing him with clasp knives in Bedding ton-lane, near Croydon, while he was endeavouring to arrest them. It was also alleged that they broke into the premises of Lacy-Huibert and Co. Ltd., engineers, Richmond-secution, described the offices of the Great Watern Railway where the road, Beddington, and stole n-type- writer and other propers,
alleged attempted robbery took Both accused wors committed for place, and explained that it was the custom at 11 am, on a Friday to take the cash from one part to another. It would be necessary, he said, to refer to conversations which Regah had with a man named Peachey.
Mr. Elfyn David, for the pro-to be held up
the road bed.
trial.
It had been previously stated that the constable had received help from George Parsons, a signdlman,
Protection for Signatman. Mr. E. B. Knight (prosecuting)
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The prosecution alleged that these
Even the immediate environs of Nanchang, the Kinngai provincial capital, have been converted into a wide expanse of water. Urgent telegrams have boen despatched to
lef.-ub Min. Nanking requesting, immediate re-
DANGER AT HANKOW
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of the Yangtaro River.
Non Pon, Rav. P. E. Carlson, Mrg/sailor' and provides the necessary now said that the signalman's con-conversations showed that there had areas' in the Wuhan ares are in- | P. E. Carlson, Master Roger touch of romance. Harry Bennister duct would be brought to the notice beets a deliberate planning to carry undated as a result, of the torrential
demonstrates that he should be of the Commissioner of Police, out Carlson, Master Joyas M. Carlson,
the robbery. Regan and rains during the past week. The seen more frequently on the screen "Parsons has since been intimidat. Peachey had a number of appoint downpour did not cease until last Master Ralph N. Carlson, Mr. Kin with a capable performance as comod," Mr. Knight added, by some-ments before the date of the alleged Cha, Mr. 8ik Hung Chen, Mr. Y 9. Chan, Mr. F. M. Chu, Mr. Ymander of an American destroyer one who has driven up to his signar attempt, and on April 8 Peaches night but by that time it bad added | W. Chu, Miss G. V. Cumine, Misa division. Albert Rogell's direction box and shouted threats to him that met Chief Detective-inspector Price another fifteen inches to the lovel
if he gives evidence some injury and spoke to him as a result, will be done to him. That is an from Saturday, April 9, Peachey exceedingly, serious matter. The actod under the instructions of the necessary steps have been taken to inspector. He met Regan on many protect him and if the person is occasions, and after each made a found who does this abominable and statement to the inspector. cowardly trick he will be brought It before this court."
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Departures.
is masterful. Commander Herbert A. Jones gels the credit for the story upon which Low Lipton's screenplay is based, and F. Mc Grew Willis deserves credit for the natural and, heaven be praised, sparing dialogue.
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FAMOUS FRENCH · VIOLIN. ISTE ARRIVES TO-DAY.
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Followed by Police,
The water mark at the Customs now registered 38 feet 2 inches, record for to-day. being only 8 inches below last year's
Reports from up-river, state that the River is also rising at Ichang, Chungking and other ports. Local. Authorities are taking emergency measures at all danger points.- Alo Min.
P. Francis, who walked with
Mr. David said that earlier on the the aid of a stick, said he saw the day of the attempted hold-up accused men carrying bulky Peachey and Regan motored out packet and an attache case. Douglas into the country and disguired| HUNAN APPEALS FOR HELP said his father, a dealer, had sent
themselves. him to Caledonian Market to sell the contents. Witness decided to take the men into custody.
Douglas then shouted "Now!!! and both men produced clasp knives, with the blades open, and attacked witness.
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Changsha, June 28.—The Good, in
Regan put on a false moustache, Northern Hunan has extended to blackoned his face with burnt the southern part of the provice. cork, and smeared himself with engine oil. He also wore overalls Despatches received here report that several districts in Bouthern instead of his usual, suit
'Hunan are inundated wbile motor- bus services on sections of two main highways have to be suspended on account of inundation.
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The police in another car follow Adams, Mr. E. Amman, Mr. H.
ed the movements of the man, and Acton, A.B. A. E. F. Allwright,
"Douglas stepped back and just before 11 o'clock, the time the Mrs. S. Blenaime, Mr. W. W
struck me on the back with a knife cashier would be leaving the offico Brotherton, Miss G. L Bateman,
which left a light mark: on my with a bag of money, the two men is due to the continuous deluge of
The overflow of the Sinng River | are Mr. A. 8. Baris, Mr. A. Brostedt, Mr. W. F. Schulz, president of the tunic," added witness.
"I was drove up. wheeling my bicycle. Sinclair
Prominent amongst arrivals from the South to-day by the Andre Lebon will be Mme, Rendë Chemet, the world famous violinista and her accompanist, Mme. Anca Seidlova,
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Regan got out, took something in **Throw Open Knife at Ke." his right hand and ran past the The men separated. Douglas railway, offices. It was seen he was
carrying revolver, 19
Evidence an after him. While Sinclair was would be given that the revolver, went in the opposite direction. 1 running he turned round and threw which was dropped by Regan in the his open knife at me, hitting me struggle, was found to be a six at the side of the road and felt chambered revolver, fully loaded in the stomach. He climbed a fonce
over on the other side. As I leaped with all cartridges. the fence I landed on top of him. He began to struggle and shout for his mate. I then saw Douglas come back across the load towards me with his open knife in his right hand. I tried to get back over the fence to meet him, but slipped and fell to the ground.
In the Gar.
Detective Power, who sprang on Regan, pinned him to the ground, and other officers came up.
In the car were found various articles, Including two rubber. plugs for placing in the nostrils to alter the facial expression, celluloid glasses, and six ball cartridges.
Mr. David said that after arrest Regan made the statement, I know I am beat. I will admit it."
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In order to forestall profiteering on the part of unscrupulous mer- chants, the Hunan Provincial Gov ernment has izaued a proclamation forbidding the raising of prices of foodstuffs.-Kuo Min.
"People Who Matter"
Mr. and Mrs. L. Brower, Miss H. Bureau International do Concerts struck me on the chest with the
Mr. David said that Peachey then rain; it is reported that over E. Brower, Comdr. G. P. Bowen, of Paris and Tokyo, is accompany-blade of the knife, which slithered gave a signal by sounding the motor twenty districtes along its banks are O.B.E., R.N., Surg-Lieut. G. D. J.ing the party. Mme Chemat is down my buttoms. I dropped my horn, and the police surrounded Ball, R.N., Mr. P. E. Baasadons, advertised to appear in one recital bicycle to close with him. They Regan's car. Q.E.A. J. E. M. Binna, E.A. L. J.here at the King's Theatre on
both struck again with open knives, Buckett, Marine J. R. Barton, Friday evening. Advance booking C.P.O. W. A. Butterfield, C.P.O. for what promises to be one of the C. Bolt, L. Tel. A. J. Burch, LS.A.most interesting musical treats ran through gateway. Sinclair T. V. Browne, Miss L Claneau, ever afforded enthusiasts here is Miss E. Cross, Mr. Chiu Yang, now open at the theatre, Madam Cheong Mee Six and infant, Although not very well known is Master Cheong, Hon. Mr. H. T. the Far East, the distinguished Creasy, O.BE, Mrs. Creasy, Ldg. French artiste has, it is understood, Tel. R. S. Clayden, A.B. P. II. G. taken Japan and Shanghai by storm Clarke, C.P.O. P. C. Carter, A.B. with her superh playing of the FG. Clarke, P.O. R. G. Camp-violin Japanese critics have gone bell, S,B.A. O. Clements, Mrs. E. so far as to say that Mme. Chemot Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. G. Crist, has enjoyed the most pronounced Dr. Chan Ping In, Mrs. W. Dykes, success since the visit to Japan Mr. F. H. Dadachunji, Mr. J. several years ago of Fritz Kreisler. "Douglas kicked me three times Dazey, Dr. H. Fitzpatrick, Miss M. Judging from Press criticisms that on the right leg. 1 rogained my feat and Douglas struck me on the Fitzpatrick, C.P.O. Cook H. Y. have appeared in prominent Japan helmet. The blow gave me a wound Freement A.B. H. Finch, Miss Pest and Shanghai journals it would on my head. Mi Goetzee, Mr., 8, J. Gardinia, appear, that the musical talents of Lt. Comdr. C. A. R. Gibb, R.N., Mme Chemet have not been over-face and he ran away and I follow Mr. B. J. Govier, 8.0.P.O, H. estimated. Accordingly, all enthu Gauntlett, A.B. A. C. Gritt, Misa sinata here are advised not to miss Holtzman, Miss E, M, Hancock, attending the resital of such an ex- Mr. G. H. Hansotia, Mrs. A. Hunt, if ceptional artiste, Mr. L. S. Htone, Miss 8. Henry, A.B. V. T. A. Hayden, L. Sea. B J. A. Hart, LS.A., B. A. Hole, Rugg, Pte, S. Robinson, Lt. H. B. Stoker A. E. Hooper, L.S.B.A, W. Sanways, 1.N., L. L. C. S. Shop H. Hole, Mr. C. A. Herbert, Mr. pard, B.N., Mr. and Mrs. E. L M. §. Iruni, Mr. 3. 8. Irani, Mr. Starling and child, Mr. and Mrs B. B. Irani, Mr. A. R. Irani, Mr. E. C. Stokes, child and Infant, Miss VA. S. Irani, O.A. F. J. Kocghee, G. E. Stephenson, Lt. Col. B. J. 0.8. W. J. Knott, Miss E. 6. Simson, Mrs. I. Smith and two Livens, Miss M. A. M. Looker, Mr. children, Rev. W. Short, Mr. P J. O Laing, Mr. K. L. Li, Mr. Sargent, B.B.A. G. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Loke, A.B. T. LJ. Trevor-Smith, Capt. C. Town Lewis, Tel. Lucas, Miss McNab, Mr. Mahomed, Mr. D. Murray, send, K.SLI, Mrs. Townsend and Mr. W. R. McBride, C.EA. C. D. infant, Dr. G. B. Turner, Yeo, Bigs. McGilloway, L.A. H. F. Marsh, A. O Taylor, A‚B, A. G Town
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Continued üt Yoos of Nest volumeTC. H. Wills,
"I then struck him a blow on the
las turned round and struck at od. I drew my truncheon. Doug-
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"He ran away again, and after getting tired turned round and throw his knife at me. It hit me in the stomach. I ran after him and catching him up, struck him a blow in the side and one on the back with my truncheon. He fell
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Another man who was with them replied:
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