From The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 May 1929:
Planter Murdered in Rhio.
The death under shocking circumstances is reported of Mr. James William Futcher who left Singapore less than a year ago to take charge of Eastbourne Estate, Rhio. It is stated he was attacked by a large band of Chinese near his bungalow on the afternoon of May 11th and, terribly mutilated, his body was found later with about 30 wounds, and the right hand missing. The same night a Chinese squatter confessed to the murder.
The funeral is taking place in Singapore this morning at Bidadari at 9.30.
Planter Murdered in Rhio.
The death under shocking circumstances is reported of Mr. James William Futcher who left Singapore less than a year ago to take charge of Eastbourne Estate, Rhio. It is stated he was attacked by a large band of Chinese near his bungalow on the afternoon of May 11th and, terribly mutilated, his body was found later with about 30 wounds, and the right hand missing. The same night a Chinese squatter confessed to the murder.
The funeral is taking place in Singapore this morning at Bidadari at 9.30.
From The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 May 1929:
Planter Murdered in Rhio.
The death under shocking circumstances is reported of Mr. James William Futcher who left Singapore less than a year ago to take charge of Eastbourne Estate, Rhio. It is stated he was attacked by a large band of Chinese near his bungalow on the afternoon of May 11th and, terribly mutilated, his body was found later with about 30 wounds, and the right hand missing. The same night a Chinese squatter confessed to the murder.
The funeral is taking place in Singapore this morning at Bidadari at 9.30.
Planter Murdered in Rhio.
The death under shocking circumstances is reported of Mr. James William Futcher who left Singapore less than a year ago to take charge of Eastbourne Estate, Rhio. It is stated he was attacked by a large band of Chinese near his bungalow on the afternoon of May 11th and, terribly mutilated, his body was found later with about 30 wounds, and the right hand missing. The same night a Chinese squatter confessed to the murder.
The funeral is taking place in Singapore this morning at Bidadari at 9.30.
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