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Chief Justice Endorses Jury's Recommendation For Mercy On 3 Men
DONNING THE BLACK CAP FOR THE THIRD SUCCESSIVE DAY the Chief Justice, Sir Athol MacGregor, at the Criminal Ses- slons yesterday evening, passed sentence of death on LUI SHEK, 22. TAM WANG-KIT, 34, and CHAN FEL, 35.
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OLD RESIDENT PASSES
MR. J. BROOK
"An old resident of the Colony and formerly manager of
the Hongkong Boxing Association, Mr. J. Brook passed away at the Queen Mary Hospital on Wednes- day night. The late Mr. Brook re- tired two years ago from the Standard Vacuum Oll Company, with which firm he had been as- soclated 25 years, '
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He had lately been in ill-health and entered hospital some time
figure, the late Mr. Brook was one of the geenest supporters of box- ing in the Colony.
"In view of the circumstances of the case," said his Lordship, "I will endorse the strong recommendation for mercy by the jury."
Were jouna church, leaving the amah alone in Grunty of the murder of an aman. the Coor. About 1.30-p.m. Chan's who died
from suutcasion, atter wife returned to the house and having beca gugėca during a rob-found the door open. She went ago for treatment. A popular běry at No. 60, Argyle Street, first into the rear cubicle and saw de floor, on Nov. 24.
ceased, lying face downward,.on Mr. J. .P.. Murphy, Assistant the bed and the room in disorder. Crown Soddtor, assisted by Det.- The amar was dead. bound by her Bgt. N. B. Fraser, appeared for the hands and ankles, and was gagged, prosecution. First accused was re-
Third "accused was a relative of presented by Mr. H. C. Macnamara. Instructed by Mr. M. A: da Silva: second by Mr. George She instruct-
Chan and had previously stayed with Chan and his family.
Mr. Murphy said that it was the ed by Mr. F. X. d'Almada; and the Crown's Cast that the accused third by Mr. H. Somarset Fitzroy, went to the house prepared to use instructed by Mr. Kan Yuet-keung. violence and first and second ac- The following. comprised the cused did, in fact, use violence Jury:--Messrs. E. C. Xavier (forc-which caused the man), L Mercado, E. Humphrey, Kuen.
death of Tsol
Luk Man-lok, Ho Shau-fook, Wi- Dr. H. H. Tal, testified that the ilam Eu Ching-kong and Chan Cause of death was suffocation by Kam-shing.
the gag and the false teeth.
Chan Fel, third
Mr. Murphy said that first and
accused, gAVC second accused were charged with evidence, and stated that on ac-
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GENERAL
COMING &
GOING BY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1941.-PAGE 5
CLIPPER "Kung Hay Fat Choy"
V.
After a 24-hour delay, Pan- American HONOLULU CLIPPER the Capt. Adams) arrived in Colony yesterday afternoon bring- ins U.S. mails dated Jan. 13.
There were 22 passengers on board when she left Manila, five of whom were booked for Macao.
The following disembarked in Hongkong:-
FROM MANILA:-MR. HENRY LAMOND, businessman from Ho- holulu making his annual trip to the Orient by Clipper; MR. PAUL S. LEWIS, Manager of Coca-Cola Export Co., Manila, on business to His native town was Leeds, Hongkong: MR. O. EL JOHN- where two of his brothers and two SON. also of Coca-Cola; SENOR sisters still reside. He served in ALFREDO MARMELO, Consul for the South African War and later Mexico, Manila, on a business trip in the Natal Police before coming to. Hongkong: MR. A. BROOK
He was to Hongkong.
for some PARK, PI, Manager of American time here in the Police Force be-
International Underwriters on fore taking up civil employment.
business trip to Hongkong: MRS. The late Mr. Brook leaves "n
EVELYN · L. LANE, resident of
widow, three children, Irene,
Shanghai returning to Hongkong; Audrey and Sonny, and a stepson, MRS. TAN LIN CHI, resident of
Mr. F. Robertson.
The funeral will take place day. the cortege passing monument at 5 p.m.
WATER SUPPLY
Shanghai returning home after to Manila; to-short pleasure trip
MRS HỌ MỘT SIN, KE FỪ CHỐI the 1
LAN, MR. MARCELO F. HOUGH- TON, Marine Engineer; returning to Hongkong after a short business trip to Manila; MR. GERARDO V. YAMBAO, PAA employee from Manila Sales Office on familiarisa tion trip to Hongkong: MR LEE HOCK DOA, merchant returning to Hongkong.
the murder of a woman, Tsol Kuen, count of poverty and hunger he. Restrictions on water supply are and the third with alding and together with first and second as to be entirely suspended for thres abetting. The deceased was em-
cused, decided to plan a robbery.days during the Chinese New Year
After retiring for 65 minutes the Holidays.. ployed as an amah by Chan Shun-
An all-day water sup- nam who conducted a amall school jury returned a verdict of Guilty ply will be provided on Saturday, at No. 60 Argyle Street, first cor strong recommendation for mercy. daily supply will be from 6 am. to against all accused. but added a Sunday, and Monday, after which
The jury were exempted from 10 p.m. as at present. On Sunday, Nov. 24 about 11.30 duty for the remainder of the jury am. Chan and his family went to 'year.
AMAH ALONE
ROUND THE POLICE COURTS
AT CENTRAL
FROM SAN FRANCISCO-MR.
·WALTER - LOCK, Hongkong busi- nessman returning from a trip to U.B.A and Canada; MR. NEVILLE VINCENT, AI: Transport Company executive of Bombay, India, re- went to the rear of the hotel. It turning from a business trip; MR. was alleged that defendants pick-MAXINELL.. WIDDOWSON, buyer ed up a chopper and tried to for National, Silver Company, Los force the back door open.
Angeles, on a business trip; MR. EDWARD DAHL Far East Divi- ston Manager of the Reynolds Metals Co., headquarters in Rich- mond, Virginia, on a business trip to India; MR. BASIL HOWARD; An inspection was carried out Engineer of London en route to
found damage done to a in the morning by Mr. Silva who Hongkong.
wash FOR MACAO:-SENHOR AL- basin, the back door and a lock. BERTO P. JORGE, Attorney by employees of the Hotel, Mr. short pleasure trip to Manila; MR.
After further evidence was given Macao, returning home
HARRY CHONG. Marine Superin- insufficient evidence to support tendent, resident of Macao, re- Insp. F.. D. B. Tuckett prosecut-have in possession at No. 41. Des
The defendants were alleged to the charges of mallelous damage turning after a short business were accordingly with trip to Manila; MR, LEONG HAO Voeux Road Central; first floor,
LUN, banker, resident of Macao, completing * round to Manila; Det. Sgt. Matches asked for a
In the meantime Mr. Silva re ported to the Police and two In A total of $18.51 picked up indian constables led
by Det.-Sgt. the various raids was to the Poor Matches arrived on the scene and
arrested defendants.
RECEIVER FINED
Box.
DOCTORS IN COURT Tam Fai, 21, unemployed, ap- Two Chinese peared before Mr. Barnett yester-Yuen-chor, 33, and Ho Shuk-ying doctors, Chung day on charges of larceny of a tin 35, of No. 41, Des Voeux Road of groundnut o from outside the Central, first floor, appeared be
Mej. Hi Godown, Des Voeux Road tore Mr. H. G. Sheldon yesterday West, and receiving same, knowing on a charge of unlawful DOSE- Himsworth" said that there it to have been stolen, in Chun sion of poisons. Sing Street on Jan. 22.
ed.
Defendant was found guilty on on Jan." 17, a quantity of novar-
which
drawn.
Was
THIL
of
after a
the second charge and was fined isenobenzol, one bottle of ephedrine remand of 48 hours which was SENHOR GUSTAVO U. DA ROSA,
prosecuted.
iron-
granted.
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Merchant of Macao, completing portion of round trip to Manila: MR. KOU HO MENG, resident of Macao, returning to Macao after a short trip to Manila.
DEPARTURE TODAY
$100, or three montbe hard 18-tablets, one ampoule of bour, to be followed by Police su- cacodylate, two ampoules of pervision for two years.
imesarca
STUDENT VICTIMISED and two ampoules of WIDOW DISCHARGED ephedrine hydrochloride, they no
How a 11-year-old student, Pun Arrested in Cha Kwo Ling Vil-being registered medical practi-Kee Cheong, of No. 1, Cameron lage on Jan. 21 for unlawfully dis- tioners. or licensed wholesale Road. was the victim of a smat- tilling or restifying Equor, a 45-dealers or persons heenwed to sell cher was related before Mr. Huns-
The following passengers Bre year-old widow, Wan Lin-tal, was poisons.
worth yesterday when Tsang Yee
| booked to leave on the Clipper this brought before Mr. Lowry yester- Second defendant pleaded nothang. 18, was sentenced to four
morning :- day. She was represented by Mr. guilty, and the charge against her months hard labour for snatch
FOR MANILA:-MR, GERALDO C. Y. Kwan who pleaded not was withdrawn.
ing a wrist watch from complainv. YAMBAO, PA.A. employee re- gulty
It was stated that the raid on ant."
turning after an overnight stay in Revenue Officer. W. V. Ahern the premises was carried out by It was stated that the student the Colony; MR. ALEXANDER R. Sub-Insp. C. H. Goodwin and Dr. Came out from the playground COLQUMOUN, Officer of the Bri- Defendant was discharged owing D. J. Valentine of the Medical near Ruthland Quadrant on tish Army, making a round trip to the lack of evidence that she Department at 9.40 pm. on Jan. Wednesday afternoon when de by Clipper on vacation; MR. STE- was the actual owner of the still. 17. The house was searched and fendant stopped him and took PHEN F. BALFOUR, official of the
MUTE SENTENCED
the said drugs were found. De away his watch. This was seen Hongkong Government, making a fendant was a doctor registered by cook boy who gave chase pleasure trip to P.I.; MR. GALVIN before Mr. Lowr yesterday in Canton.
and eventually arrested him at C, CHANG, Chinese tourist; MR charged with the theft of $126
Fine of $20 was imposed. The Sal Yee Street,
TAN HI, Chinese Cupper commu- Chinese currency from Ngau Che-poisons were ordered to be con-
ter; MR. JOSEPH PARRISH, of Standard Vacuum Ou Co., kel, salesman, at the Immigrationfiscated.
Nine men were arrested for the Office. Queen's Road Central... on
FLAG SALE SEQUEL
dice gambling at Hong Lok making a round trip on business; Jan, 22
Wednesday's street collection of Street, Mongkok,
Wednesday MR. LUCIO ILDEFONSO, of the for charity purpose and were charged before Mr. American Express Co., Hongkong. kong School for the Deaf, acted ag through sale of flags had a sequel Rimsworth yesterday with street on business; MR. ROBERT DELA-
yesterday; when Ng Wah,
SALA, of John Manners and Co., 39 gambling. additionally hawker. Chan WAS
Yul-ka, 23, and charged with breach of a deporta- Chau Yin po, 20, were charged appeared were
Three of the defendants, who on business.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO:-MR each fined 31. tion order.
with counselling or procuring the while others had each of their ERIC MAYELL, camerainan con- hard commission of collection of money. $2 bail, estreated. The Sum of nected with Twentieth Century
Fox, on business,
A deaf and dumb man appeared
Miss Li Luk-wa, of the Hong-money
interpreter.
Defendant
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STREET GAMBLING ..
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NEXT CLIPPER The next Clipper, bringing U.S. For removing firewood without malls from San Francisco dated
Sentence of six months' labour was imposed.
without the written permission $352 picked up was ordered to Det.-8gt. J. R. Sykes prosecuted. of the Commissioner of Police, be placed in the poor box. COMMON GAMING HOUSES and Cheng Kum-lan, 17, with Six unemployed were charged taking part in the collection of with keeping common gaming money, before Mr. Sheldon. Third houses for the purpose of tse fa defendant was absent and ball the permission of the Controller Jan 22, is-scheduled to arrive on
of Stores; in accordance with Jan. 29,.
D. O. SOUTH
.at different addresses in theof $10 was estreated. Colony on Jan. 22 before Mr. The defendants were cautioned. Paragraph 8 of the Government Sheldon yesterday.
AT KOWLOON
* CREDIT BY FRAUD.
Notification 1089, dated. Sept. 27,
1840, Tse Tim-yau, master of the Sang Kee Firewood Shop; and Cheng Lik-man, master of the Lee
FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS
The following forthcoming mar-
Tai Kee Firewood shop, both of riages were announced at the
Mr. Woo Khia-khian, aviator, and Miss, Ko Kam-ha, of No 18 Cumberland Road.
Mr. Young Ste-kuen, merchant, and Miss Lam Shiu-hon, of No.. 34 Lim Haplin Street.
Kwan Fing. 29, was responsible for a common gaming house at No, 187, Hennessy Road; ground floor; and Tang Ming: at No. 42,
Two soldiers of the Middlesex Cheting Chau, were bound over in Registry. Supreme Court, 'yester- King Kwong Street, ground floor.
Both defendants failed to ap-Regiment, Richard. Head, 23, and the sum of $50 each when, they day: pear in Court, and their bails of Ralph Aldridge, 24, appeared on appeared before Mr. B. F: Balfour :$75 each were' estreated)
remand before Mr. E. Himsworth yesterday.
The amount of firewood Involved Ho Cheuk; 50; and Lam Chi, 32; yesterday charged with obtaining
on three in Tee's case was 1.862 catties, were charged with keeping No. 24, credit by fraud and
while Cheng had 1,614 cattles. Caroline Road, ground floor, as a counts of malicious damage, .common gaming house. First de- It was alleged that about mid-The firewood was ordered to be fendant, who was absent, had his night on Jan. 17, defendants went confiscated. 'bail of $75 estreated, while second with two others to Kowloon Hotel defendant, pleading that he was where they ordered drinks, cl- Fines of $20 were imposed by only employed there, was
dia- garettes und sandwichs to the the Marine Magistrate, Lt.-Comdr. The following is the Return of (charged.
total value of $6.50. When present J, Jolly, R.N.R., yesterday on six notifiable diseases notified as Leung Sang, 22, and Yau Lol, 30,ed with the bills they were junk mistresses and a junk master having occurred in the Colony "were arrested when the Police alleged to have torn them. The who pleaded guilty to making during the 24 hours ended at Taided the first floor of No. 145,manager, Mr. F.FB. de Bilva, was fast to the as. Wing Wah in the midnight од Jan, 22: Cholera; Lockhart Road and the ground notified and he went up to harbour on Wednesday as the.ves-one case; Diphtheria, ong case; floor of No. 39, Staunton Etreet defendants afid, was again refused sel was underway. Two other men Measles, five cases: Chicken Pox, respectively. Both defendants, were payment,
and two women, who admitted one case; Dysentery, three: cases; fined $75, or six weeks' hard la- Two of them then went out by previous convictions for the same Tuberculosia, 25 cases (two im
the front door, while defendants offence. were fined $25 or 21 days.|ported);
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