The Archive
Saturday, 18 April 1925
The North-China HeraldTwo Cases in Western Districtarmed robbery occurred on house situated at 1804 Avenue Road, four men, one of whom was armed with a pistol and a knife, entering the premises, terrorizing' the in-ates and taking away jewellery the value of $67, Three m… The North-China HeraldNo New PhenomenonThe phenomenon way not a new one, for the Chinese have always, been prone to compromise respect, even their o having wW normal depreciation of 10 per cent. In_ these circumstances, there came li king. The first essential… From Reuters · North-China HeraldCriticism of Tsingtao Fire BrigadeAn Hour to Turn Out to one of City's Worst Fires: Damage Amounting to $250,000 Tsingtao, Apr. 9. whole block of two-storey buildings, all Chinese and Japanese shops, in' Shantung Road, on Satur-cay morning were destroyed… The North-China HeraldUpper House Reform a ShamThe measure for the Reform of the House of Peers proved to be a sham, the Bill for this purpose actually' passed being a very poor substitute to that originally framed ty the Cabinet. The reform of the Upper House was on… The North-China HeraldVerdict and SentenceMicroscopical slides were accordingly made, and skilled observers wore called to assert that there wa: the coming out of blood fro the minute blood vessels which in their opinion indicated crushing oF something which was… The North-China HeraldChairman, Joint Committee Women's Associationshanghai, April 14, 1925. the the important hearing of the age of the child does not appear to have been noted by your correspondents. In one your editorials there is a casual reference of 20 words only, the 6 sections of… The North-China HeraldAnother Flagrant CaseArmed robberies took place and 29 Linching Keved, at about pam. ea Sunday, when several armed men entered the premises and relieved the occupants of their spare silver in cash boxes. frequently so regrettable the inmates… The North-China HeraldIn Search of a PremierPa Ata private meeting with M. Briand to-day, the Socialist group decided to convene a national congress of the group on Tuesday to decide the question of collaboration a cabinet formed by M. Briand. 'M. Briand this morn… The North-China HeraldHis Little AllTheft of Mafoo's Savings of a Lifetime by Armed Robbers The hend mafoo at Messrs. Key leek & Pratt's stables in Gordon Roud has had an experience that should teach all his friends and any Chinese who hear of it the wisdo… The North-China HeraldMisuse of TradeLICENCES, Garage Proprietor Fined "Com: mon Practice in Shanghai interesting paint was valsed on Wednesday at H. M. Police-Court he heaving of w cave against J, B Taylor, of the Taylor Garage, who wax summoned for having… The North-China HeraldA Dificult PointThe third element of their com-respect for the sovereignty of China won-interference with domestic interests which belong exclusively to China as a sovereign nation. That, said Dr. Schurman, pointing the recent fish boyc… The North-China HeraldNew Parties OrganizingWith manhood suffrage a virtual certainty—all that is now needed is the formal assent of the Throne and this is sure to be granted—new groups are already taking shape and form for the next political struzgl The proletari… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBefore a Committee of Industryand Tra Cotton Spinners' ferred to the competition of Japan India and the East generally and from local productions. They expressed the opinion that the present difficulty and absence of bulk trade were due mainly to the… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSouth African Tariffminion's Interest Capetown, Apr. 9. Ministerial cheers greeted the Jassertion of the Finance Minister, Nir. Havenga, in the House of Assembly to-day, that in the new tariff policy the Government had never been animated b… The North-China HeraldThe Last Scottish WolfThere has just been erected at Lothbeg, in Sutherland, a large memorial bearing the in-which the last wolf in Sutherland was killed by the hunter Poison, in or about the year 1700. This stone was erected by his Grace the… The North-China HeraldPassive Resistance to Armed RobbersChinese Philosophically Submit to Daily Toll of Theft: The Footpad's Formula Seldom a day passes without adding its quota to the list of armed robberies, and the regularity with which they occur ix almost equalled by the… The North-China HeraldTraffic Right of WayAn Expensive Turn at the Wrong Moment H, Bell, of 5 Carter Road, was summoned at H, M. Police Court Jon Saturday, before Mr. King, for negligently driving a motor car in Bubbling Well Road on the evening of the Ist insta… The North-China HeraldSympathy for Condemned ManThorne, without a sizn, then turn-and although warders stood by his side to render assistance, walked quietly down the steps of the dock to the cells below. Outside the court hundreds of people waited to hear the verdict… The North-China HeraldRefugee Relief Advisory CommitteeWork Done for Derelict Russians in Shanghai from 1923 Until the Present Day: End of the Committee's Activities 'The final meeting of the Refugee Advisory Committee for the purpose of winding up the committee's affairs wa… From Reuters · North-China HeraldRefusal of M. BriandParis, Apr. 14. The Nationalist-Socialist Council to-day unanimously declined to join; the Briand Ministry. Later. Briand's announcement was made at a meeting of his party, the Republican Socialists. He explained that th… The North-China HeraldPlenty of Dirty WorkGangster politicians played a bist luring the Diet sessions, specially. in connexion with the Suffrage Bill, The most dramatic and startling such dirty work took place on the lust day of the Attieth session of Japan's pa… From Reuters · North-China HeraldThe Davis CupImportant Changes Adopted in Rules of Competition few York, Apr. 12. The Unit ted States Lawn Tennis [Association announces changes in the rules of the Davi" Cup Competition as recommended by the International Conference… The North-China HeraldA Szechuen Road ImprovementOld Post Office to Go: Much Needed Street Widening Ax will have been seen from an! advertisement a big scheme of pro-Perty development ix about to take place in Szechuen Roud, with the demolition of the block which ins c… The North-China HeraldPress Laws and Wharfage DuesCarefully Prepared position: Not Worried about Child Labour Whilst the ratepayers were as: sembled at the Town Hall on Wed say afternoon, representa fives of various Chinese or, canizains met, at a place not stated in th… The North-China HeraldSports and PastimesMany Surprises and Fast Times: Abbeyfield, Glenfield and Leadership Beaten Glorious weather and the absence: many other attractions on the holiday programme accounted for the big crowd at Kiangwan_on Saturday, probably a… The North-China HeraldThe Second HalfFor a good portion of the second half play: was very even, with both dex better in defence than at-tuck. Allan once broke through in the centre and eave the School a fright but was bundled off the ball in front of goal, … The North-China HeraldRails Going DownPint Ore DWN Cones Haichow, Apr. 2 Definitely promised us a dozen years ago, but delayed first by the Second. Kevolution, next by. the world war and finally by the series of wars between the Tuchuns, the Lung Hai Railway… The North-China HeraldChinese Press LawsChamber. of Commerce's Wire to Peking: Interview with Minixter of Justice The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai) has now taken up with the Peking Govern: ment the question of the Chinese tivni-and press laws,… The North-China HeraldDelegate to Geneva ConferenceWashington, Apr. £8. Mr, Theodore Burton, a member bef the House of Representatives, left for Geneva to-day as the head of the American delegation to the conference on the international eon trol of traffic in_arms. The o… From Reuters · North-China HeraldNew Japanese CruiserKobe, Apr. 10. The first-class cruiser Koko was Jaunched this: morning at Kawasaxi dockyard.—-Reuter's Pacific Servic privileges for themselves and want-jed none also to have them. It was. true that there was competition… From Reuters · North-China HeraldScenes of UnparalleledSeceonive, Ape In very hot sunshine twas the Prince of Wales landed at Takaradi and unveiled a memorial commemrating the fuct that he was the first. person to enter the harbour, which will be completed two ye shown of th… The North-China HeraldGarish Displays of SentimentThe proceedings in Wuchang were of much the same nature. They took place in the I-Sheo-Kung-'Yuan, This is a large public park Which was opened last year. It is right in the city, and extends from the old Confucian Templ… The North-China HeraldTragic Farewell on SteamerProminent Chihli Officer Shot on Parting from Friend at Shanghai Another case has te be added to the long list of political assassinations which have occurred in Shanghai, the victim being Yang Ti-tsong, commander of a D… The North-China HeraldProgress of GirlIls Popularity in Shanghai: Some Interesting Historical Facts The recent progress of the Girl Guide Movement in Shanghai shows what strides this world-wide organization has made in late years. 'A brief renuné of Girl Gui… The North-China HeraldFrench Ministry ResignsSupported in Chamber but Defeated in Senate: Bank of France Note Issue Largely Exceeded and Limit of Advance to ldcaveur to return M. Herriot power. On the other hand, the formation of a coalition of Re publican parties … The North-China HeraldPresentment of BurnsEdinburgh, Feb. 25, During its brief stay at Grange-mouth in the Firth of Forth, the German rotor ship, the Buckai was visited by a large number of shipping specialists. It is notable that these authorities are very reti… From Reuters · North-China HeraldShips in CollisionLondon, April 9. The steamer Clan Monroe reports: that she collided with the Dutelr steamer Jonge Catharina, The etter sank in the Wielingen Fair- The Clan Monroe picked up 20 of crew of the Jonge Catharina, [who were la… The North-China HeraldPilcher and HarrisonSo much interest was there in the Ferrier-Budd match that the match teeween J. F. Pilcher "and! Fiarrison was somewhat shadowed, It was very even in its! stages, und ay the 13th hole was all square. Then Pileher_ won the… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSoviet Facing FactsAccording to the Rosta Agency, M. Rykoff, the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissaries, told pressmen to-day that private enterprise would play an important part in the economic life of the Soviet Union for many … From Reuters · North-China HeraldDefeat of Shanghai by TientsinApr Tientsin beat the Shanghai Interport hockey team today, by 3 goals tw nil. The visitors put up a plucky game, but were handicapped by th> hard ground, which favoured Tien tein's fast forwards, ies, in goal, repeated …
