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August 19, 1941.

Murder Charge Sequel Wanchai

To City Shooting

The shooting incident in Queen's Road Central, opposite Central Market, on June 11, which resulted in the death of onc Indian watchman and Injury to a Chinese, was recalled at the Criminal Sessions this morning, when Pritam Singh, 38, was charged with the murder of Kesar Singh, before the Chief Jus- tice, Sir Atholl MacGregor.

Gigantic Effort By Hitler

Mr E. H. Williams, Crown Counsel, appeared for the prose- cution, and Accused was defend- ed by Mr G. She, Instructed by Mr M. A. da Silva. Jury mem- bera empanelled were Messrs W. Pirenne (Foreman). Lee Shiu-kai, J. A. Parrish, Parkin great Daleprostrov dom and electric Wong, A. J. Raptis, Chan Shul- power station and menacing the huge

Industrial zone costward of the Dale kce and Huai Tuck-chang..

bar Singh.

FROM PAGE ONE

their

Mr Williams said that both Ac-ster

Simultaneously two new Dunkirks cused and Kesar Singh were watch- men, and of the time of the incident are at prevent being fought to n Odesan and the former was employed by the bloody conclusion a Cheung Kee money-changers and the along the Daleper itself. The focal lutter by the Wing Hing Bank, The Polat in the present great butlle to two had not been on good terms night is still in the Dnieper bend to latest reports, since 1939 when Kesar Singh lost his where, according

kilk the Germans are crushing into ever Job as night-watchanan in

taken narrowing space Marshal Budenny's store and his position was over by Accused on the recommen- armies who are attempting to reach detion of another. Indian named Is temporary safety on the far side of the river. The greater part of the lower reaches of the Daleper are Apparently Resented

now under the fire of German arifl- This was apparently resented by lery while Stukaj continue their Kesar Singh for about a month later daylight blastings of the crossings, he had a Bght with Ishar Singh. The

Other competent German sources AUDITIONS ngainst Kesar Singh der fire of the German artillery nod through Accused.

of the opinion that it would Nothing further happened until only be a matter of a few days for the beginning of this year when Ac- the Soviet forces in the broad semi- cused and Kesar Singh were seen circular Dnieper bend to be finally exchanging words of abuse outside crushed together and destroyed. Λ the former's place of employment.

military spokesman claimed that the 10 the day of the shoo!- other Dunkirk at Odessa is practical-

practically ceased their attempts to evacuate their troops by sea owing to the, heavy losses due to German atr bombings.

A Columbia "ADAM HAD FOUR SONS"ter was injured and he took uut said that Dniepropetrovsic is now un-

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THE CHANTECLER

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were

Referrinald that Accused went y completed and the Soviets have

on duty aim

nimet am, and in accor- dance with practice was hunded by his employer a revolver ww 12 rounds of ammunition which he was to return on finishing duty. On the other hand, Kesar Singh was not armed with a revolver when he was on duty, his only weapon being stick.

About 9.30 am. shots were heard and several witnesses would testify that they saw Accused fire number

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Mr Albert V. Fralo, engineer on one of the ships of the Douglas Steamship Company, was the Com- luinunt in #theft case against NA Ma-lai, 31, widow, before Mr H. G. Sheldon, K.c., at Central Magis- tracy

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Mr Frain stated that early Sunday morning he was in Arsenal Street with the property mentioned did not know in the charge. Ile anything else until a detective fold hin that he had lost the He had never seen, Defendant

Detertive Lau ing stated that ut 4 m. on Sunday he saw Defendant walking up to the door of the Chilnu Fleet Club and then began to then squat down. She picked up a parcel walk lying outside the door. He stopped Defendant and she stated that the parcel was given her by her master. Defendunt maintained that she had walked with Complainant from 12. uns, and had carried the parcel for him. She had not taken if

away. There was n European

Defendant was discharged und od- vired to be more careful in the future.

Brutality In Conquered Country

MOSCOW, Aug. 13 (Reuter)

Inhuman tortures" are inflicted by Fascists on the population of

occupi ed districts, according to a supple- ment to the Soviet communique.

"In Staponovka village," it says, "they shot many peasants for refusal

Could Resist From Siberia

WASHINGTON. Aug. 18 (Domei). William Sims stresses that if the Writing in the "Daily News." Mr

towards the Ural Mountains and con- Russlans so choose, they could retreat | M the to offer firm resistance to the

to betray Soviet workers. In Rudnay village, the Fuscista decided to stage a reception' for the Germans by the local population. All the villagers were herded near the microphone

of shots at Kesar Slagh, who was Gennans from Siberin, thus keeping and the Faselsts tried to compel them

then about a yard away from Him, outside the Cheung

e Kee shop. Une of the bullets struck a man named Chan Kam in the ankle, Both men were standing up sit the time and there was no question of any struggle.

Constable On Sceno

A constable, Chong Chol-sang, was on duty in the vicinity and on hear ing at that he immediately went to the scene. He tuw Accused walking lowly past the Fu Xee money- changers. shop, n few duors away from the Cheung Kee Brm, with a revolver at the ready, and the body o Kesar Singh lying on the pave ment.

re-

Hiller occupied indefinitely.

Such a course, the writer points out, would almost certainly lead to Hitler's fall, especially if Vindivostok were kept open fer supplies from the United States..

These reasons explain the vital need for reaching full and immediate understanding with the Kremlin, Mr Simms urges,

Five Killed In Harbour Fires

-> FROM PAGE ONE

is a total loss. Fifteen of the 30 members of

the crew who were aboard the vessel have been ac- counted for and others are believed to be amongst the Injured sent to hospital.

lower

First Reports

to sing Despite beatings, they all kept silent, then the Fascists opened fire on the defenceless. crowd,

Wounded Bombed

"At Olenino station, German planes flying low bombed two trains of open platform cars with women, children and wounded Red Army men in them. The

fliers

clearly saw who were on the platforms.

"Women and children tried to hide in tye fields but the Fascists machine- gunned them. Many women, chil- dren, old folk and wounded Red Army men were killed,"

STAGE COSTUMES

SUBJECT.OF. CHARGE

Chong hid behind a pillar and he then saw Accused #re Two or three more shots at the body of Kesar esar Singh, Chong then jumped forward caught hold of Accused's hand and wrenched the revolver away, A that time the revolver was emply and

Hearing of the case against Man was suniewhat touse in the hand of Accused.

In Accused's left hand

Liang-sit. who is charged with i were seven revolver bullets, and Mr

stealing 27 sults of stage castornes Williams suggested that Accused was

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (Reuter).valued at $2,400 from Chan Bun, by Numerous explosions that shook means of preparing to re-load when the

trick, at the Ng Chow volver was snatefied from him.

Manhattan to-day accom- Hotel, No. 70 Commnught Road. Statement At Central panied a raging fire which broke out Central, on January 20, was provi

it the East River Wharf where sionally fixed for 11.30 am, on Thurs- being taken to the Central British ships are loaded with sup- day, by Mr G..T. Police Station, Accused made a state-piles for Britain and Egypt.

Lowry at Central this Magistracy ment to Inspector L. R. Whant inf

morning -which-be-said-that-be-had--not-been

Defendant is

ulleged to stolen the costumes by pretending that upon taking delivery of them, he could despatch them to Complainant in Singapore without having to pay any postal charge so as to save Com- plainant's money. After receiving the costumes, it is. alleged that De- fendant, pawned them and made away with the proceeds.

On

Observers

vers raid the

that the explosions barges.

The Const Guard and are boats raced to the rescue.

on good terms with Kesar Singh, was apparently occurred in a number of

WH heavily laden had previously ussaulted tum. He added that on the morning of the. shooting, Kesar Singh rushed at him and assaulted him. He put his hand to the revolver, whereupon Kesar Singh tried to snatch it away, and in the ensuing struggle two shots went

ull.

Two people were killed and 55 people were injured some feared fatally-in the fire. Clouds of dense smoke swept the Wall Street district

crowds poured

as lunch-hour

from offices,

nut

Kesar Singh was taken to the Queen Mary Hospital, where he was

Flames Spread mimediately operated on, but died The fire which began with a series inter in the day. Four wounds were of explosions, sending flames 125 found on his body, one on the left feet into the air, engulfed the Cuba cheek, one on the left forearm, one Mail Line pier at Brooklyn, set on the left wrist, and one in the back, American freighter and several which perforated the abdomen. Jaden barges aflome and threatened to spread to a nearby pler used by British ships..

Bullet Wounds

Dr Dean A. Smith, of the Queen

Was

conscious

an

Mary Hospital, testified that when The American freighter Panuco, Kesur Singh was admitted he was

loden with quicksliver, minerals suffering from multiple bullet and hemp, caught fire, was cut loose wounds. The man

and drifted off blazing from stem to but was suffering from shock. Owing stern. A flaming barge was cast to his serious condition, he was adrift and floated lazily. down the operated on immediately but he died river white fro-boats about 7 pm. the same day. Death of water on it.

duo

Five Are alarms were received at to shock and Internal haemorrhage caused by a

the Brooklyn Fire Station, from which perforating bullet wound in the abdomen and firemen sped to keep the blaze from ather wounds on the face and left spreading to the pler where almost hand.

daily Brillah ships load supplies.

Was

Witness expressed the opinion that the wound in the back, which per- forated the abdomen, was consistent with it having been caused when Kesar Singh was lying on the ground face downwards.

Direction

Of Shots

Questioned by Mr She, Dr Smith cold that judging from its direction

threw

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:"FIRST LOVE" Robert Stack INDIANS IN ELEMENT DEFENDING TOBRUK

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SINGAPORE, Aug. 17 (Delnycd) (UP), The

Japanese owned "Herald", quoting Japanese com- THURS, merefal clrcles stated that negotio- ONLY tions were nearing completion in London for establishing a "temporary burter system" whereby Britain and Japan will exchange essential goods during operation of the freezing regulations.

that The paper declared

It was understood the agreement was limit-

to non-war ed to

materials such Indian cotton, Australian wool and would be

The

DS

SIMLA, Aug. 19 (Reuter).-Describing the part of Indian products which troops in the defence of Tobruk, which he points out is regard-

various for Japanese ed as one of the classics of the war, an Indian Army observer

the wound on the left check must. WASHINGTON, Aug. 18-(Reuter). foodstuffs, cement bave been caused when Kasar Singh-President Roosevelt disclosed to-

Under

and

for

textiles.

It was added that the Bank of says that recently about 8 o'clock on a dark-moonless night an

An ogreement with the tween Japan, India, Burma and straight on to the bayonets of

in opinion, four shots, struck the body, Pan-American system, this organisn-Malay which at present at the Indians and were killed to themselves into human figures, cau-

standstill..

Latest Claim By

ап

The Finns

although

be recovered only twotion will ferry aircraft from the bullets from it.

United States to West Africa and Sergeant Packson, Police Armourer, from there to the Middle East. testified to having exaniined a re- Pan-American is establishing volver handed to him by Inspector air transport service from Africa to Whant and found that bullets had the Middle East and plans-ere under Been fired from five of the chambers way for a similar service-from-the- within the Inst 40 hours.

Untied States to West Africa. Hearing is proceeding,

_SPECIAL_ID THE:PTELEGRAPHIE,

a man.

was bending slightly forward at the day that delivery of alrcraft to Bri-Engl. Would establish a clearing ne sangars (breastwork) and then charged.

and the Yokohama Specie Indian party set out and slipped round in the rear of the enemy's tine. He agreed that it was possible tish forces in the Middle East would Bank. for the wound in the back to have be sporded up through the ferry sys- count for the settlements. been caused by Kesar Singh's hand tem conducted by Pan-American sult in a resumption of trade being an early retreat,

The agreement is expected to re- Some of the enemy attempt-jstraining into the darkness for the

ran slightest sign of movement. being twlaled behind his back, with Airways,

Very Light Used. him holding the revolver. In his

Suddenly objects started to resolvé,

tously making their way forward. The advance continued to the san-Up went a very light and five par- gara, where the occupants also suf-tios of Italians, each about 30. tered at bayonot point.

strong, were exposed to view. During the 15 minutes that the In- The Jamador commanding the post dians remained in that position, they stood up and with a voice Uke a ser- HELSINKI. Aug: 18 (UP)-Ac-had a happy time destroying enemy geant major shouted, "Number One: Twu Breda equipment. It was stated at the White House cording to Finnish Front reports, ammunition dump and

guns, an Company, Chargeumber a concreto The terrifled that

enemy turned and government-owned planes 30,000 Soviet troops, comprising two mixer were accounted for, while the ran for their lives, with the Indian operated" by American personnel complete divisions have been sur-

rounded between Elisenvaara and enemy suffered at least 50 casualties, troops after them. The extra few

side.

yards start made all the difference, Delivery would not pass through Hiltola as a result of last week's compared with three on our

The next night the enemy decided and the enemy was just able to get the actual war zone nor Was the battle west of Lake Ladoga. Mr Heu Mo, "newly appointed location of the African terminus die- Following three days of fighting, it to show they could do the same sort away. Chinese Minister to Australia, arrived | cloned, In Ilongkong from Chungking cat described the new system as pro

is claimed, they were either all kit of thing and staged an attack on our White House announcemented, wounded or taken prisoner.

forward sangurs. About 2-a.m., the TOKYO, Aug. 18 (Router)-Com- listening post reported the approach modity exchanges throughout Japan this morning- en route to Australio to assume his post, says

Central

viding

of some enemy troops. Everyone in have decided to disband, because of a "direct speedy delivery" of

the sangar was immediately wide the international situation and In- Naws." He was accompanied by Mrjaltcraft from the "arsenal of demo-

awake, with rifice gripped and eyes creasing Government control. Tuan Mou-lan, Mr Hu Ching-yu, and {eracy" to a critical point in the front Mr. Cheng Kang-chi, respectively against aggression, adding that the Counsellor, First Secretary and importance of this direct communies- Second Secretary of the Chinese Tion line to strategic outposts in “Legution:in=Australia;

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