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CALLED FOR MONEY, CHALLENGED TO FIGHT
WHEN HIS creditor approached him to pay off his debt, Hung Kwong, 40, unemployed, challenged him to a fight.
The brawl resulted in the appearance of Pun Fai, 49. the- creditor, with his head bandaged like a turban, before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, as com- plainant in an assault chargo against Hung.
Sergeant Hewitt told the Magistrate that Pun met Hung in Canton Road, and asked him to pay back 59, which he had owed for over a year. Hung said he had no money, and chal- lenged Pun to a fight, Pun was detained in hospital for 24 hours. In December last, Pun granted a loan of $45 to Hung. who had since paid back $36.
Hung was bound over in $10 to be of good behaviour for a year, and ordered to pay $1.50 to Pun as compensation.
Witness Tells of Plans for Robbery
GUN
DUEL SEQUEL:
GANG
PRISON FOR
A VERDICT of guilty returned by the
was Jury at the Criminal Sessions this morning against Tsang Sang, 32, and Lai Yau, 31, members of the gang of robbers who were involved in a gun duel with the Police in Yaumati on
Mother's Search for 8-30, following the rob
Year-Old, Sold for $60
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bery at a goldsmith's shop.
During the duel, a Chinese detective was wounded and # woman pedestrian
Inspector E. G. Post said killed, [Cheung was known to the child's |
ornaments.
was
CHARGED WITH having taken part in the transacmother. When he was in Shun-robbing a goldsmith's shop in Both men were charged with concerning Chung tak on June 6, she asked him to Shanghai Street of 75 gold bau- Kwong, an 8-year-old child, bring her child back to the gles, 12 gold earrings, 70 gold for a consideration, Cheung village, and gave him a letter to finger rings and 21 other gold
get her son. Chang, 28, unli c censed
When Chen called Ad Wong's hawker, and Wong Wing, residence in Wanchal Road on June 39, earth coolie, were fined 21, the former learned that Wong's uncle wanted to buy a child, and $500 or six months' hard said he had one for sale. After some labour each by Mr. E.discussions, the child
to Wonga unele for $80,
The child is still in the custody of Wong's uncle, whate address is not Iknown to the police.
Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.
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IN COURT
SUMMONED for falling to comply with an order to allenl The Garrison School on August It for medical examination. John Desman Murphy, Hellevne Hotel, was cautioned when he Mr. R. A. 1). appeared before Forrest at the Central Magistracy this morning.
Murphy sald he arrived at the
about an hour late, as he happened to hear of a job flat morning, and had gone to sen about it. He called at the Regi- stration Oice later, and arrang- ed for another date. He examined yesterday.
Sub-Inspector M. J. Flattery wald he did not flink Murphy actually disregarded the order to attend.
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A similar summung against Louis Dunn, of 278 Ma Tau Wel Road, was adjourned for One Week ан defendant failed Lo appear.
Surrounded By Police
a
ALook Through The Telegraph
"50 YEARS AGO
more
August 23, 1889. An American willer sorenstically remarks that "Eugland has over one million dollars invested in the man- fueture of Idols for heathen countries, and yet the churches of that country Shortly afterwards, they saw are continually calling for European and n Chinese coming upaoney and more missimiarles to sup- the hill, and Chat asked him to run, press idolatry." after puttingt several rounds of am- munition in bin (Tang's) pocket. However, they were eventually sur rounded by the Police, Chai munnged tre se
escape, while he witness) was ar rested.
From the Melbourne War Cry: We
(not Church style, which is calculated
"want short, spicy bits for the cry. to put you to sleep while you read it. but some of the Go-ahead Salvation He did not take part in the robbery Army, Blood-und-Fire, Holy Ghost, and at no time did he have
a re-ell,
Dammation, and Judgment. volver in his possession.
kind, which will make every mon Cross-examined, Tsang agreed thake as he reads it, and set all the The and eleven others had planned the devils in Hell trembling.
robbery at Shum Chun on the day Įprevious.
25 YEARS AGO
August 23, 1914.
Lal You made a similar statement, saying that he was walking along the The Ceylon Planters! Association Yomati Railway Station when he has offered a million is, of tea for {heard the firing of shots. Becoming the use of the Imperial troops and frightened, he started to rur. but was Ean Kitchener has gratefully accept- eaught by the Police. He did noted the after. take part in the robbery.
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Perjury Fantasy
11 is reported that Germans have occupied Ghent and Ostend.
In the course of his sutomitog-up).. The Germans have imposed a war The Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mace contribution of two million sterling Gregor said that if the Jury accepted upon the Province of Liege. The stories told by the prisoners, it The Press Bureau arounces that would mean that Inspector Carey, an the Germans have imposed a wwr atticer of integrity and experience, hadi
contribution of eight millions sterling Taung was further charged with
ronnised with his junior ofleers to the city of Brussels intent to murder L/Sergeant Clifford
perjury and that both Pope, and alternatively with sheating
A Government Gazette Extraor~ Sergeant l'ope and Detective Bio Foot dinary issued yesterday afternoon with intent to main, disfigure or dis!
had concocted their evidence of having contains the fo Lai You was additionally charged; been fired at. able Sergeant Pope, or in order to resist fawful arrest. He
also with possession of n automatic
The Jury retired for ten minutes, charged with the pussession of a pistol, 45 rounds of ammunition and mauser pistol and 62 rounds of aman ammunition clip; shooting with after which they found both Tsang
jand Lal guilty. police constable Sentence will be passed on them C.C.354, Ho Fook, and alternatively this afternoon. evantgarsinimas estamoshooting with intent to malm, dis- figure or dianble C.C.354, or in order to resist lawful arrest.
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Another man named Yau Sang, 31, was also charged with the robbery as well as possession of 10 rounds of ammunition and on ammunition clip. He pleaded guilty to these charges.
Poland Seeks Russian Aid
Continued From P 1.
Mr. J. B. Prentls, Assistant Crown Solicitor, appented for the prosecu- tion, and the following comprised the Jury: Messrs. F. Connolly (Foreman), Chan King, Chung King-sun, Yap Fui- later in the evening, the Japanese sin, Tso Yin-kin. Leo Suen-ming and Ambassador visited Lord Halifax, L. B. Chucy.
Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, after inter- Identified As Gangsters viewing the Foreign Secretary, made When the ease was resumed this statement to the Press and said they murning, Mr. G. S. Wilson, A.S.Pere taking a very grave view of the international situation and considered hard that at an identification parade held on May 31, both Tsang and Lat the duty of all citizens to remain were picked out as members of the ahn and steadfast in their purpose ng who robbed the goldsmith shop.gression, as that was the only way to withstand any further acts of Questioned by Tsang, Mr. Wilson to maintain peace in Europe. agreed there were a number of wrong | jarntifications.
Sergeant Pope, recalled, sairi he wars from yo to 15 yards away from
Tsang when the latter turned and
fired at him.
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10 YEARS AGO
August 22, 1939. For the first time for six years, warning bombs were fired In Hong- kong his morning, indicating that a gale of typhoon force was imminent,
Military Missions May
Be Recalled
At that time there was a compara- PARIS, Aug. 22 (Reuter). The uve ull, but the wind freshened Cabinet met in the afternoon to con-rapidly, and at the time of going to ider the international situation. press the typhoon appeared to be at According to several Ministers, the its height, terrific gusts sweeping the Cabinet is to decide whether or not Colony from end to end, carrying etc., smashing windows, in Moscow.
in Harbour an giving men on
Giving evidence in the witness-box, to recall the French military mission away 689 mollating matsheds, and
sald to Yuumoti,
banishee, he decided not Lo
Henderson Remains
Tsang sald that on the day in question he left Kowloon City with five per- sons for the purpose of going to LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuter).It is extremely anxious time. Youmati,
arned in offical circles that Sir; A Blue Funnel boat was at one On reaching the back of the rall-Nevile Henderson, British Ambassa- time seen dragging her anelior, in way bridge at Humuntin Hill, he met dor to Germany, is not proceeding to spite of the fact that her engines one Ah Fook-chai, an ex-convict, Salzburg as arranged.
were at full steam ahead. When lust who knew was a banishee. Fook Owing to the international situation, seen, she was endeavouring to make asked him where he was going and he Sir Nevile will remain in Berlin but for the centre of the Harbour from may go to Salzburg later in the week. a point opposite the Harbour Office. Itealing that Fook knew he was a Military Talks Continua
It was about two o'clock that the Yaumati with his companions, and Negotiations between the French, felt, although the ferries, trams and FotoPARIS, Aug, 22, (Trans-Ocean) full force of the typhoon was first nccordingly told them he would wait British and Soviet military chiefs in buscy
had
stopped much earlier, the on top of a hill for their roturn.
Moscow are to be continued, and ferries as long as two hours. After waiting for two hours, his conclusion of a Soviet-German non-
it was early evident that the One of them, aggression agreement did not make Colony was to undergo on experience companions returned. named Chal, came up to where he impossible continuation of the talks, from which it has been immune since was, while the others went to the it was stated to-day.
1023, though it is impossible at the However, it is pointed out that the moment to gain any detalls of the British and French misalons ore damage done. Trees have been up- likely to exercise greater reserve in rooted in many parts of the Colony, revealing military secrets In view of and there must be a great deal of the latest development.
other side of the hill.
He asked Chal if the robbery bad been successful. Chui replied that it was and added that they had been chased by the Police,
SOLDIERS FOR MACAO
190 Natives Arrive From Lourenco Marques
minor dumuge. Whether any disaster of first magnitude has been suffered,
It will only be possible to say whenI the weather calms down,
5. YEARS AGO
August 28, 1934. An almost unprecedented scene was witnessed at the Oval to-night, fol- lowing Australia's handsome victory in the final test.
After the large crowd had paid a well-earned tribute to Mr. W. M. One hundred and ninety native and his wife, L. M. Carvalho, and Woodfull and the other members of soldiers, replacements for the and his wife and daughters, A. Alves their appearance in the pavilion and A. J. P. da állva, Sergis. A. Afondo the Australian team, insisting upon Portuguese army in Macao, dis- and his wife, J. C. Bacelar and his roundly applauding them, a demons- embarked from the K.P.M. liner wife and children, A. Cruchinho and Ruys when she arrived from his wife and children, M, tration occurred revealing how deep- Gulmarais, A Lopca and his wifely the leg theory controversy still South Africa to-day.
Belonging and daughter, A. E. de Mire and rankles in the minds of the cricket- to the 60th Company of Ex-wife and children, P. J. dos Santos, loving public. peditionary Forces, they joined F. C. Sebastion and Lils wife
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the ship at Lourenco Marques. children, and, ond S. Concal of Japan arrived at Shanghai at 5:30 The Canadian Pacifle liner Empress
A largo number of Portuguese ves, A. Luiz, F. Morais, A. Martins, B. p.m. on Tuesday and left at I p.m. officers for Maco also arrived. They Marques A. J. Pereira, J. A. Patricio, to-day for Hongkong She is due were—Capt. L. H. L. Fereira. Lis. J. Soares, L. M. da Silva, D. da here on Friday at 9 am, ahid leavés at A. F. P. da Costa, C. J. 9. G. Gomes' Silva, and EL R. dos Santos.
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