The Straits Times, 25 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-25 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.831 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MARCH 25. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement77 1912-03-25 1 BEER. KATZ BROS., LD. Gentlemen's FANCY TUNIC SHIRTS Meat Stripes $1.35 Eah Soft Fronts Stiff and Double Cuffs. ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Special Value. KATZ BROS., LD. 3r STEEL REINFORCEMENT. <£. H YRIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION IN COST77 words
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Advertisement291 1912-03-25 1 ROBINSON COMPANY. To Those Homeward Bound. TRAVELLING SUIT GASES. LEATHER SUIT CASE. Caae Hide, Leather Handle, Brass Lock aod 2 Clips, lined BeBt Ctrc H de Gon Case H nd| e. 2 Sliding Brass Noiszle jean, 6 inches deep, cap owners, straps all round. Locks Lined DriMl 7 iach< x>291 words
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Advertisement10 1912-03-25 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER Sole Agents ADAMSON GILFiLLAN, And co., ltd.10 words
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Article690 1912-03-25 2 SECRET OF LORD KITCHENERS SUCCESS. Mr. T. P. O'Connor's Criticism. Mr. T. P. O'Connor, M.P., has returned to London after an extended trip up the Nile full of the glamours of Egypt. Discussing the position there with a representative of the Evening Standard on February 19, Mr. O'Connor690 words
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Article301 1912-03-25 2 How it May Aid the Construction of Aeroplanes. Although the comparison between an insect and a mechanical contrivance is limping," says Popular Mechanics, many useful lessons may be found in studying the flight of the latter. Bird flight has been exhaustively studied for centuries by men seeking a301 words
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Advertisement606 1912-03-25 2 A Captain in Kitchener's Scouts Nervous Breakdown, Paralysis The master foro: whicli cr.nquere.l ti m t perilous afflictions and enabled him to trulnre nnia/inv; h.iuiships wi Capain Hawtermn, t derived tutirtlv fro v P!wsjtir:e. [Tiprairf by Ilil ;ulven:uious lite to ;;r cxtraorciinary s-enes ol ini>f.»i;unes, Iron being disabled in r.ctinii,606 words
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Advertisement13 1912-03-25 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement241 1912-03-25 2 In Body, Brain and Nerve TAKE v.;?' VANA'-" Tonic Wine You will soon iccl like a new being, with a healthy appetite, buoyant spirits, a cool head, steady nerves and fresh hope and interest in your business and social life. When Exhausted by Sickness 'VANA' Hastens Recovery All Pharmacists sell241 words
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Advertisement615 1912-03-25 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CALVES FOR ML Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 o FOR BALE. No. 70, Waterloo Street. Apply to Mrs. J. E Braat, No. 100, Selegio Road. 31-8 -.mi 4 BHARE OF A RUBBER ESTATE FOR SALE For sale, a sixth615 words
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Article1269 1912-03-25 3 OFFICIAL PROTECTION FUND FOR INVESTORS. Shareholders' Deposits. A correspondent continuing bis series of articles in The Timed, which have been reproduced in our columns, says As indicated in the article published on January 26, this contribution will start from tlic assumption that there ought to be easy legislative1,269 words
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Advertisement253 1912-03-25 3 BATAM BRICKWORKS. We beg to announce the public that we have taken over the business of the above brickworks and that we are now prepared to enter into contracts to supply any quantity of the well-known BATAM BRICKS. The works are now under European supervision and only standard and full-sized253 words
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Advertisement65 1912-03-25 3 Should be Pleasant to Take. When a medicine must be given to young children it should be pleasant to take. Chamberlain'R Cough Remedy is made from loaf sugar, and the roots used in its preparation givcß it a flavor similar to maple syrup, making it pleasant to take. It has65 words
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Advertisement284 1912-03-25 3 Knife-like Pains The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, uften make death preferable to life. Tte fiery darts that run from bip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerlees days— why not raw all tl.ii and back to health and comfort M,'*io I Little* Oriental Balm 11 Mm284 words
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Advertisement321 1912-03-25 3 >»VAilv 11 '•*;v v r~>T^- V 'Si Jo*j\ Jy si M I- 1 c f c\t^l rI rvnp'sxT rl B Emm it^^^^oAL 4« |iJH|||||j||l L* J I ■j 0 Purity in Milk Means Health Vi I EVERYONE has to be persuaded to try 'bww I J|[ EVERYONE likes the best321 words
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Advertisement598 1912-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pTeTo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANQ. CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issutd for Coma Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES ISI2 Outward (for China.) Assayo Apl 5598 words
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Advertisement707 1912-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly sorvioe is maintained hotwoen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, ander mail contract with the Imperial Japanose Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oanstraoted, and are fitted707 words
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Advertisement665 1912-03-25 4 STEAMER BAILINGB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Somorak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsoan Champon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Duo Departure 3 p.m. a. YUOALA Mar. 27 mm ASD ANG Mar. 27 Mar. 3O Wil not665 words
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Advertisement522 1912-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ADD DEUTSCH DANPFSCRIFr-. F»H RT9OEB. HAISA IRENE N Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hambug Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straitr, China and Japan. Homowards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once month for522 words
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Advertisement602 1912-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company nail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connpeting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioo versa) Port Said, Snea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,602 words
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Article181 1912-03-25 5 FIXTURES. Monday, March 35. High Water. 1 29 a.m 2 52 p.m. Singapore Club mm ting, 6 p.m. Philharmonic Orchestra practice. 8.16 p.m. Chamber of Commerce meeting, 2.80 p.m. Tuesday. March a 6. High Water. 2.7 a.m., 4.27 p m. Opening of Ka'ang It norvoir, 8.30 p181 words
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Article236 1912-03-25 5 TO-DIT. Malacca and Mnar Kaka 8 pm Fort Swottenbam and Tdok Anson Perak 8 pm Ponang and Rangoon Curonia 8 pm Batn Pabat Aing Hin 8 pm Anamba and Natnna Is., I'.inniinkat and Sambas Flevo Bpm Malacca, Port Dickson P. Swcttenbam and Itigau Pontianak Bpm Bangkok Brcid236 words
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Article874 1912-03-25 5 Latest Arrivals. Artnns Brit. str. 4200 tons, Capt Kiley, Mar 23. From Japan, Mar 6. Uc. and p. W. Man-ti. lil Si Co For London. Mar 27. Rde. Africa. Am. t-tr 2614 tons Capt Marej> ia, Mar 24. From Shan^lm i. Mar 18. O c. and p. R.874 words
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101 1912-03-25 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Wharf Basin— Min, Bq. Jone. Bast W. Ssction No. I— Teesta. ,hiirs Wharj— Madimir. Main W. Sbot. N0.2-Nil. B— Nil. 4 Vorwaerts. 6— Nil. B—Atreus.8 Atreus. N«w Dooi 7 (Under oonotrnotion) Wist Wharf101 words
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Article205 1912-03-25 5 Arrivals Per steamer Lady Weld, March 25. From Muar: Mr. F. Grummitt. Per steamer Merkus, March 25. From S. Pandjang Mr. J. Lagaay. Per Rtcauicr Ipoh, March 25.— From T. Anson via ports: Messrs. Middleton, Silver Plumpton, E. M. Tozer, Harcourt, Haycroft, Morrison, Freeman, Hansen Lee Pan205 words
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Article224 1912-03-25 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE PRODUCE. Sinoapobi, Maih 11 26 19!3 Binoapo»b, Makcii 26. 1912 On Loiibov-Baok 4 m/k m. 1/4 Ji Gambior buyers 10.30 De land 8/4^ d (Cube No. 1) unpicked '6.60 rtivale 6 S/4tt °°P» 10.90 J U J\ do Mixed K.t6 w^m' Pepper, Black buyers „22 00 O«224 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article151 1912-03-25 5 Isßtie S Value ,2 Bnyere 10 10 BelM Tin 10 10 Bnuuig 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 KintaTin 41 41 L»bat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/- 6/- Pahang Conaol 1 41 Penakalen 41 41 PnninK Babru 41 41 Pnaing Lam* 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 BabmM Tib151 words
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Article611 1912-03-25 5 Issue S Value 5 Bayer*. Seller* 2/- A11»k»» 83 3 -"i 2/- 8/- Anglo-Maiay 18/74 17/0 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka 2/6 2.9 41 41 Batu Cavei 13 10.0 14 CO £1 41 Bate Tiga 8 18 9 4 0.0 £1 41 Bukii Kajang 2.18.9 8 0.0 41 41 Bukit611 words
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Article125 1912-03-25 5 Issue 2 Value Buyeri Seller* 10 10 Barton Bom Bmeltiafj 10.00 10 T 60 41 Jl Bleotrio Tramw»y» 8 8 8/9 10 10 Fnaei Nemve 47.00 47.35 100 Howartb Erakine f 0.00 100 7% Prel 92.50 57.60 100 100 K»U Bra, uot, 180.00 100 100 B 8 Cam. Piet125 words
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Article47 1912-03-25 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 •1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 41% of 1909 •1.000,000 7% B%pm Spore Municipal 4% •002,900 par Buyers Sellers Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 pa» Riley. Hargreaves 8% •284,000 I, Singapore Blectrie Tramways 6% 4860,000 M Spore Municipal 6 11,878 000 •re-47 words
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Advertisement52 1912-03-25 5 Man wants but little hero below, And ai a rule lie'il get it; Hull make that little last him long, If other folks will h t it. Man wants but litt'o here below, Hut wants it of the brat, So Woods' Great 1' ppurtuiut Curo ho'll use, Fur cough or52 words
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Advertisement77 1912-03-25 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. March 26. At saleroom, valuable town pr ]i Ttit h, at Q leen Street, etc., at 2.39. Mirch "0. At Hili room, residential pro- j prrties, known as Tuo Caitle and O gal Lodge, at 2 80. Marcli 29.— At Rakronm, ooconnt and rnbber isiato77 words
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Advertisement381 1912-03-25 5 THE LEADING WHISKY ON THE CHINA COAST Pop Over 3O Years WATSON'S E Very Old Liqueur, SCOTCH WHISKY. HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., M3» Telephone 10(8li It's never/toffSRirily jij/ Fraser&Neaves?3*^ SODA WATER building allotments fronting Saiboo Street anl Rodjk Stree', at 2.80. Marob V 6. -At saleroom, builJiag land, situate at Minto381 words
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Advertisement59 1912-03-25 5 To- Night To-Niglxt AT TBB Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SIX NEW AMERICAN FILMS Will be shown To-Night Stuff Heroes Are Mads Of 1,000 f«sL Dyspeptics Double 1,500 fast. Fugitive 1.»00 Wl"«* Of Ol 1,000 ft SltUr-s Lo»e INs»«ts of a Violin I.MO REVOLUTION IN CHINA. ALSO GAUMONT S59 words
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1113 1912-03-25 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 25. WANTED A SURGEON. From time to time we have urged the supreme importance of getting a surgeon out here who is not only of potential but of fully recognised skill. We have not referred to the matter recently because we were led to understand1,113 words
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Article41 1912-03-25 6 The inferiority of the export of French manufactures to the Far East, and its causes and remedies, was the subject of a lecture at Lyons the other day by M. Fernand I'ila, the Commercial Attache of France in the Far East.41 words
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Article41 1912-03-25 6 The first large Diesel motor vessel, Solan ilia, which has just been built for the East Asiatic Company by Burineister and Wain, is due to arrive in Singapore about the second week in April. She is on her way to Bangkok.41 words
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Article39 1912-03-25 6 At Yarmouth the death has taken place of Mrs. Ann Yaxley, aged ninety-two, widow ot a cab proprietor, who is survived by ninetytwo descendants, of whom the number ol grand-children (forty-two) is exactly equalled by that of her great-grandchildren.39 words
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Article41 1912-03-25 6 In explaining an increase in the Alligator Howards a/c. 125.89, the Resident of Sadong (.Sarawak) quaintly reports 450 feet of crocodiles were paid for, as against 431 feet in 1910. Three crocodiles were reported at, having human remains in their stomachs.41 words
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Article13 1912-03-25 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article38 1912-03-25 6 Messrs. P. G. and F. H. Edwards, Assam planters, who have interests in local rubber plantations, and who have been on a visit to Hidden Streams and a few other neighbouring estates, have loft Taiping for Kuala Lumpur.38 words
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Article48 1912-03-25 6 The Nanking Assembly has drawn up tho scale of salary for its members, who will get •500 a month. Tho Chairman will get S2OO extra and the Vice-Chairuian and standing committees 9100 extra. The secretaries arc divided into six classes and their salaries range from 9250 to 9600.48 words
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Article48 1912-03-25 6 Colonel Seely, Under Secretary for War, explained in Parliament on February 27 that Lieut-Colonel Repington, the military correspondent of The Times, had been shown a tab c of the strength of the Army (which was not, however, secret) before it was laid before Parliament, owing to a misunderstanding.48 words
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Article55 1912-03-25 6 The makers of foreign-style furniture in Kobe have demanded an increase of wages aud a reduction of hours. At present they get ¥1 a day, and they demand an increase of twenty sen, with a considerable reduction of hours of working. The employers ref used tho application, and the men55 words
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Article58 1912-03-25 6 On Friday last the Che Woh Rubber Estate had a most successful burn off. In spite of warning, by Mr. Williams, the manager of Jimah Estate, the fire was allowed to spread and has done considerable damage to gambier and rubber trees on Jimah. It is estimated that 100 rubber58 words
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Article67 1912-03-25 6 A black panther, reputed to have caused a good deal of depredation among local live stock, and measuring 5 ft. 7 ins. from the tip of its nose to the extremity of its tail, was shot dead by a Chinese planter at Tassek Junjong, near Macbang Bubo, on the 21st67 words
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Article57 1912-03-25 6 Lieut. Whitacre Allen, son of BrigadierGeneral A. J. Whitacre Allen, G.0.C., who has been spending a short holiday in Ceylon, arrived here by the Hitachi Maru and rejoined his regiment, The Buffs. Lieut. Whitacre Allen has been acting for a short time as orderly officer to the BrigadierGeneral, after the57 words
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Article59 1912-03-25 6 In connection with the case in which Inspector Alexander was charged at Klang on Friday with abetting, gambling and neglect of duty, it should be mentioned that at the commencement of the hearing the magistrate stated that the further charge of attempting to obtain an illegal gratification could not be59 words
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Article73 1912-03-25 6 Dr. Oscar Schreyer, who was shot dead during the recent disturbances in Tientsin as he was on his way to the native city to visit a friend, spent the last two years of his life experimenting with an anti- rinderpest vaccine, which he had -developed, and it is believed that73 words
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Article77 1912-03-25 6 Three men arc about to leave Manila in a forty-foot ketch-rigged boat with the intention of sailing it round the world. They built the craft at Olongapo, and their first port of call will be Kuching in Borneo. Then they hope to run to Mauritius, round the Cape, put in77 words
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Article80 1912-03-25 6 Mr. C. L. Budd, London Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Smelting Co., who is leaving for home on Tuesday by the German mail steamer Yorck gave a luncheon party on Saturday at the E. and O. Hotel, Penang, at which were present the Hon. A. K.80 words
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Article77 1912-03-25 6 There was a fall of snow at Shanghai, on the night of March 12. The N. C. Daily News describes it as the heaviest experi enced for many years. The storm began between eight and nine o'clock on Tuesday evening and lasted for some hours, covering the ground to a77 words
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Article87 1912-03-25 6 Head hunting still goes on in Sarawak. The Resident of Trusan states in his last annual repo-t that during August several Murut chiefs from the Bah country came down and reported that four of their relations had been killed by the Brian tribe and their heads taken. They stated that87 words
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Article81 1912-03-25 6 Two Africans and a Ceyloneso were brought before Lieut B. A. Cator, acting Harbour Master, Penang, on Friday morning from tho N.Y.K. Aki Maru. These men were found on board on the voyage from Singapore by the purser, who discovered that they had no ticket*. The two Africans were firemen81 words
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Article119 1912-03-25 6 When the P. M. steamer Mongolia arrived at Shanghai several days ago from Hongkong the passengers' luggage was searched by tin Customs officers on the arrival of the lender at the jetty. When they came to a trunk belonging to an American, says the Mercury, some difhculty was experienced about119 words
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Article380 1912-03-25 6 From today, tho address of the Rev. F. G. Swindell and Mrs. Swindell i- 4-a, Mount Sophia. Telephone No. TM. The Chief Jußtice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, and Mr. Justice Fisher arrived tan this morning, from Penang, by tho is. I. steamer Lunka. The Siamese Government380 words
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Article72 1912-03-25 6 The big liner Cleveland which has bocomo a regular visitant to Singapore brings hero on Saturday next a complemeot of i 00 American t'nii ists, and will leave again at 4 p.m. on Sunday for Rangoon and India. A special dinner and ball will be held in Kafflcs72 words
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Article85 1912-03-25 6 Following the departure of Sir Frederick Lugard from Hongkong, the Hon. Claud Severn, Colonial Secretary, was Bworn in as Officer Administering the Government. He appointed Mr. Cecil Clementi to act as Colonial Secretary, Mr. K. H. Crofton to act as assistant Colonial Secretary, Capt. N.85 words
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Article124 1912-03-25 6 Six volumes of the King's priceless gift of autograph scores have just been placed on exhibition at the British Museum. They are G. Handel's original compositions, the specimens selected by the Museum authorities being Tho Messiah, Zadok the Priest, Judas Maccabacus, Joshua, and Jephthah. His Majesty's gift, which124 words
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Article183 1912-03-25 6 At 3.30 p.m. to-morrow His Excellency tbo Governor will be received at the Kalang Kivi r reservoir by the Municipal Commissioners and will proceed to open the valve admitting the water to the town. An inscription stone will then be unveiled and Mr. F. .1. llullif.ix, on behalf183 words
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Advertisement219 1912-03-25 6 n KATZ BnOS.> I Obtainable at: BOUtOIi ROUge |J D I JOHN LITTLE 9 Felucca /f WHITEAWAY. I ANDCO LTD.. r CIUCI 1 faL LAIDLAW ROBINSON B P c m ANDCO.. AMI f!fi .<>.<:.KiTil.-kiiriloblcrj!ind<TMc«:c. J oe!ln<>«« III) Uch-daa Tot»cco«»» =LITTLE'S= Great Cash Clearance NSALE^ Commences on MONDAY NEXT. If\ A219 words
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Advertisement200 1912-03-25 6 HIGH-CLASS PICTORIAL GEMS OF Unusual Interest AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-Night I To-Night I 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. THE ELOPEMENT. An English Star Film produced by the Britannia Film Co., of London, depicting Animated Replicas of the Dainty Pictures (inspired by the work of the celebrated Painter200 words
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Article565 1912-03-25 7 Millions of People Nearing Starvation. HOPES OF JOINT CONFERENCE TO-DAY. Continental Nations Feeling The Scarcity. Uki tkh's Tbleuram. London, March 22. Tho Houso of Commons has concluded tho committee Htago of the Minimum Wage Bill. Tho Government accepted an amendment that District Board awards shall not bo565 words
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Article23 1912-03-25 7 Rbitkh'h Tklkoram. London, March 23. An Oporto message fays ten bodies have beon recovered from Ncbris, victims of the recent explosion.23 words
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Obituary15 1912-03-25 7 Kmutih'b Tbliobam. London, March 28. The death of the Marquis of Hertford is announced.15 words
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Article100 1912-03-25 7 Several New Records Established. KkiTKli's TELKiiRAM. London, March 28. The inter- Varsity sports took place at Queen's Club grounds in a downpour, and the attendance was small. Cambridge won the hundred yards, the hurdles, tho quarter mile, the long jump and the half mile, and Oxford the high100 words
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Article23 1912-03-25 7 Rbdter's Tklkoram. London, March 23. Tho espionage suspects arrested at the Isle of Wight have been released. They were apparently excursionists.23 words
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Article49 1912-03-25 7 Reuier's Tkleoram. Leu lon, March 28. Mr. Asquith had an audience with the King this afternoon. Mr. Redmond, Mr. T. P. O'Connor, Mr. Dillon and Mr. Birrell conferred with Mr. Asquith. Tho Nationalists have contributed each fifty pounds of their parliamentary salary to the Home Rule fund.49 words
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Article31 1912-03-25 7 Reuteb's Telrobam. London, March 24. A Buenos Aires message says that in a battle at Asuncion six hundred were killed. It resulted in a victory for tli- revolutionaries.31 words
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Article26 1912-03-25 7 Rbdtbh's Tklioram. London, March 24. Statistics show that 7,.)14,234 acres in Argentina are sown with maize and tbe yield is estimated at 7,515,000 tons.26 words
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Article58 1912-03-25 7 Reuteb's Tblbobam. London, March 24. A Constantinople message says Assym Bey, the minister for Foreign A flairs, has been interviewed. He expressed optimism as to the general situation. The relations of the Balkan States did not inspire uneasiness. Turkey would enter into peace negotiations, provided she was not58 words
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Article81 1912-03-25 7 Dkb Ostasiatim'hk Lloyd Teleobaji. Berlin, March 24. The Imperial Naval Office in its annual report says Kiautschau has developed considerably, and the Chinese capital invested in the territory has increased. Since the beginning of the year there has been an expansion of tlic trade. The Customs duties are 9.581 words
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Article39 1912-03-25 7 DkH OsTAHIATISCHB LIVIiD TeLBUHAM. Berlin, March 23. The situation at Urmia is less acute Turkey has informed Russia that no increase of troops is intended. Officials have been sent to Urmia to suppress the anti-Russian agitation.39 words
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Article33 1912-03-25 7 Dkb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblbobam. Berlin, March 23. The wreck of the Axenfels has been looted by Rif Moroccans, in spite of attempts by the Governor of Ciutra to prevent them.33 words
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Article29 1912-03-25 7 D«b Ostasiatische Llotd Tblbobam. Berlin, March 23. The steamer Cincinnati has returned from the Dardanelles, finding it impossible to negotiate the straits owing to danger from mines.29 words
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Article23 1912-03-25 7 I>H; OVTAHIATISrHE I.L'.YI, TkLKOBAM. Berlin, March 17. The Russian Duma has passed a Bill for reform of the military service.23 words
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Article550 1912-03-25 7 HEAVY CALENDAR OF SERIOUS CHARGES. Eight Murder Trials. Owing to their Lordships' absence at the Penang Appeal Court, the second Assizes of the year in Singapore had to be postponed from Tuesday last until this morning, when the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndmann Jones, took his seat550 words
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Article396 1912-03-25 7 Small Profit on Result of Last Year's Working. The following is the report to be presented at the annuil meeting of the Sungei Gau Tin Mining Company to be held on Wednesday Your directors submit herewith the company's balance sheet, mining account and profit and396 words
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Article36 1912-03-25 7 Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyk Tklkoram. Berlin, March 24. The Powers concernod in the protection of Crete have informed Turkey that they will again occupy the island if delegates are sent to the Athens Assembly.36 words
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Article45 1912-03-25 7 The following were the prices ef rubber realised at the Malacca Rubber Auction on March 28 Sheet No. 1 1286 10 Sheet No. 2 1281 51 Bark crepe »287 51 A large quantity of rubber was sold and the buyers were numerous.45 words
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Article968 1912-03-25 7 OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF PULAU BULANG MURDER. Body Terribly Mutilated. The report of Mr. W. R. Rowlands, managing director of the Pulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., puts a rather different complexion than was apprehended in Singapore on the terrible murder of Mr. J. C. van968 words
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Article141 1912-03-25 7 A Peking wire of March 10, says: The British mission, headed by Major Willoughby, British military attach^, and Mr. S. Barton, Chinese Secretary, which had been Rent to investigate the murder at Chihchow of the Rev. Frederick Day, of the Anglican mission, returned yesterday accompanied141 words
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Article37 1912-03-25 7 Revenge for Ottoman Proclivities. Keutir's Tblbqram. London, March 25. A Greek has assassinated Kapassis Effendi, the Prince Governor of Samoa, with a revolver. It is believed that the crime was owing to Kapassis's Ottoman proclivities.37 words
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Article49 1912-03-25 7 (From a Malacca Corrispondiht). Malacca, March 24. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was ■> 1 J per lb. value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/9 value. The market is quiet.49 words
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Article826 1912-03-25 7 Proposed Sale of the Property to Pegoh, Ltd. The third annual meeting of Alor Oajah is called for March 80, when the following report, signed by Mr. W. M. Sime, chairman of directors, will be presented to shareholders: Your directors beg to submit the balance sheet826 words
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Article31 1912-03-25 7 Mr. John Durant, of Weybridge, who celebrated his 102 nd birthday a week or two ago, has been enrolled an honorary member of the local company of the Surrey National Reserve.31 words
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Article149 1912-03-25 7 THE QUESTION OF THE FOREIGN LOANS. Amazing Amazon Demonstration. Rbhtbe's Teleobam. London, March 23. With reference to a rumour current in Peking of tho refusal of admission of tho Anglo- Belgian loan to the Paris Bourse, it is declared at Paris that the matter is still un149 words
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Article92 1912-03-25 7 PROTESTS THAT PROVISION IS INADEQUATE. Socialists' Hostile Attitude. Dm OnißUnm Lloyd Trlkokam. Berlin, March 23. The Press generally describes tho provisions of the Army and Navy Bills as insufficient. The Germania announces that a thorough investigation will be made of tho sources from which tho expenditure for the92 words
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Article121 1912-03-25 7 Reuter's Telbubam. London. March 23. Renter's Berlin correspondent says the Kaiser has left for Vienna. Reuter wires from Vienna that the Kaiser has had an hour's audience with the Foreign Minister Count Berchtold and dined with the Emperor in the evening. Ho then proceeded to Venice.121 words
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Article46 1912-03-25 7 KBUTBBS IBLRORAM. London, March 23. The Spaniards lost a Colonel and three other officers and 29 mon killed, and a Colonel and six officers and 81 mon wounded in a battle with the Uiffians in the vicinity of Mclilla on the 22nd inst.46 words
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Article26 1912-03-25 7 Rbdter's Telkobam. London, March 23. The Association match Scotland v. England, was played at Glasgow and ended in a draw of 1 goal each.26 words
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Article39 1912-03-25 7 Rbutkb's Teleokam. London, March 28. Renter wires from Wellington tha t the Japanese Antarctic vessel has returned all well. It was engaged chiefly on coastal exploring along King Edward Land. They saw nothing of Commander Scott.39 words
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Article26 1912-03-25 7 Rkutbb's Telbobam. London, March 28. Cambridge rowed from Hammersmith Bridge to the mile post in 2 minutes 51 seconds which is inside record.26 words
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Article25 1912-03-25 7 Keutib's Teliobam. London, March 28. The Seamen's Union threatens to strike as a protest against the arrest of Tom Mann.25 words
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Letter535 1912-03-25 8 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— An articlo in tho Calcutta Statesman of March .1, under the heading Tho Indian ('nil Service, purports to give a supposed reason for tho disinclination of young men to enter the finest and best service in the world. There535 words
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Article347 1912-03-25 8 Startling Scene in the Lobby of Parliament. Members of Parliament were startled early on the evening of February '26, by the nrin» of a revolver by a visitor in the central hall or outer lobby of the Houses of Parliament. Fortunately no one was hurt.347 words
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Article422 1912-03-25 8 Company's Determination to Face Competition. In a recent issuo tho Japan Mail says A rumour has been circulated that since tbo Nippon Yusen Kaisha inaugurated its Calcutta service in September last, the company has met such keen competition that it has under consideration a reduction of422 words
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Article205 1912-03-25 8 Rifle Shooting. Interport Rifle Match. A meetiDg of the Hongkong Kitle League, at which l>r. Evans Jones presided, was held at the Volunteer Headquarters on 18th iust. to discuss arrangements for this year's interport match, says the Hongkong Daily Press. Letters received from Singapore, Shanghai, and Penang intimated205 words
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Article189 1912-03-25 8 S. C. C. Tournament. The S. C. C. cricket tournament was continued on the Esplanade on Saturday when *lie Merchants beat the Etceteras, the scores being Tiik Eti kteras.— J. H. Scharenguivel b Phipps 42, E. H. Taylor b Phipps 1, D. S. Ward b Phipps 0, N. L.189 words
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Article193 1912-03-25 8 In the City of LoDdon Court, before Sir .Mm I'aget, Deputy-Judge, Mr. James I). It. 11. 100 Station-road, Sidcup, claimed J628 10s. 2d. against the Scrdang (Sumatra) itnh ber and Produce Estates, Limited, for the balance of an agreed fee 'or inspection of their Sumatra estates.—193 words
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Article806 1912-03-25 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 25, 1912. Mesas. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of jnotations this morning: Norn Value. buyers. Seller*. 3/- Allagar 8,8 8 9 a/- Option! 1/- 1/8 1 Anglo Java S H 6/--1 Anglo-Johore806 words
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Advertisement36 1912-03-25 8 When you hear a man ask for Gordon's Dry Gin You know he is a connoisseur and appreciates quality for price. G»rner, Quelch Co WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881. 26-9 368 1236 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-25 8 Woods Groat Peppermint Care for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, eta12 words
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Advertisement408 1912-03-25 8 We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole .Agent*; RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PROPERTY INVESTMENTS. Investments in real estate in the Eait have frequently yielded large profit* they are usually selected by people of marked ability who408 words
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Advertisement246 1912-03-25 8 Raffles HH Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 30, In honour of the GOO American Tourists arriving by the S.S. Cleveland. A BALL Has been arranged for that night and an extension of license has been applied for. H. LAZARUS, THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC CONSULTING OPTICIAN. ue Specific for the Specific246 words
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Advertisement192 1912-03-25 9 MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extinguished 17,000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriters. If you want thorough satisfaction buy an Underwood. Full exchange value allowed in the price for old machines of any make. Universally First and192 words
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Advertisement254 1912-03-25 9 BURNS PHILP LINE. Singapobb to Java Ports, Pobt Dakwin, Tuuksday Island, Brisbanb and Sydnby via Torrbs Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, Sooth Australian and North Qubenslano Touts, British Nbw Guinea, Nkw Britain, Tasmaman and New Zealand Ports, Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery. A n g254 words
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Advertisement1131 1912-03-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisoo to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europe. Operating tha Haw 11,000 ton Irlpla fjraw Turblns Linen "Shlnyo Mara" Taiiio Maru aad Chin Mara,"1,131 words
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Advertisement342 1912-03-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mall Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPK Vu Cbima, Japan, Canada and tbi Ckitid Statm. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vanooaver. R.M.B. Hmpress of India" Twin sore w RM.B. Bmpress of Japan"342 words
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Advertisement229 1912-03-25 9 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Roao. FiretclaHß Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crowns Bridge, Filling and Vulcanila Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHAROBB MODBRATB. FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB. Best Tooth Powders and Broaden for M r Gasolene Liglit and Cycle Co, 4 5-1, BEACH ROAD (Next to Raffles Hotel). MOTOR REPAIRERS.229 words
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Advertisement501 1912-03-25 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board off DIMOtOMt G. A. Dbkrioe, Esq., Chairman, A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., 0.h., Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Tow Noan Pan, Bsq. Oho Boom Tbb, Bsq. KbooSian Tax,501 words
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Advertisement404 1912-03-25 10 IHBUMNCE. FEDERAL LIFE MMIMNGE COMPANY OF MWUM. HITABIUBBD 1881. •J.O. Insurance in Force, over $4»,0#0,OOO.OC New Buiinaas, 1010, over...H,S4S,Nt.N Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all ooManding claims. Direst Government Supervision Cash LoanH,;Settlemente, etc., made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Bastera Asia. THB404 words
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Advertisement533 1912-03-25 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRAUA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares of £20 each m 431,200,000 Reserve Fund m. 41,826,000 Reserve Liabilitf of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH.533 words
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Advertisement645 1912-03-25 10 BANKING. THE IZE HJU TONS BANUNB AND INBURANCE CO. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid up »l,OOO,iXX>.OO Reserve liability ot proprietors 1 .000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tarn Taoa Jooh 8. 8m Eu Jam 2. Nam Kirn Saito T. Tao Hoo lvi 8. Linw Cmia645 words
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Advertisement1164 1912-03-25 10 BAIES BY AUCTIOH. Auction Sale Of VALUABLE TEAK AND EUROPE-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MILNERS' SAFE; WELL-GROWN PLANTB. ETC.. The property of C. Fittock, Etq., TO BE HELD AT ORMSTON," GRANGE ROAD, On Saturday, March 30, at a p.m. Beautifully oarved teak cabinet with mirror panel carved Java teak centre table with1,164 words
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Article1050 1912-03-25 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A courageous lady motor-cyclist, Miss K. L. O. Watson, of Gender's green, Hampstead, is about to start on an adventurous journey in South Africa. She intends to ride about 2,600 miles, from Cape Town to Kimberley, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ladysmith, Pietermaritsburg, and1,050 words
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Advertisement451 1912-03-25 11 WOLSELEY XHe Cap or Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in tho bands of g m private nsers, that account for the enormous Mttltm demand for Wolselej oars, tli»t is compelling 9010 MtlßntM 10 cx P aD8 on of the works by tho erection Mtamntm t of new shops451 words
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Advertisement44 1912-03-25 11 Croup Can be Prevented. When given as soon as tho croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement358 1912-03-25 11 DUNLOP The Earl of "arrinjjton Si fl^^SsSfijy writing regarding (he Tyres "A mi on his 25 HP. Hudson V\ Car, says:- Hi Elvaston Castle, Derby. y lU The Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and 111 nl been more satisfactory, than any others V\ that I have ever used, and I358 words
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Advertisement101 1912-03-25 11 RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants. (Established 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. Fr-oivi $25 upwnrdn. METALLIC WREATHS FROM CHOICE MAKERS AT MODERATE PRICES. 187, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL NO. 717 MOTOR CARS Now in Stock. 18 20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metallurgique. 14 De Dion. 12101 words
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Advertisement29 1912-03-25 11 DO YOU WANT A GOOD PHOTO TO BE TAKEN P Please Call at The Singapore Art Studio. OPPOSITE ADELPHI HOTEL BUILDINGS, No. 108 North Bridge Road. I al- a29 words
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Advertisement464 1912-03-25 12 R I DUPLICATOR. 0 8 5 New, Quick, and i^Easy Method of Producing A 1/2 to 100 Copies from an >1 6 [/original in One or Various 1 I Colours in a Few Minutes I g% V It will Duplicate Hand- J Wi| V writing, Typewriting, I Copying Pencil to464 words
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Advertisement238 1912-03-25 12 WANTS. MEDICAL MAN WANTED. Wanted, Straits Qualified Medical Man, for District Hospital private practice allowed, knowledge ot Malay and Chinese essential. For particulars as to salary and prospects, apply to P.M.0., .Tohore. 2<-?c n EMPLOYMENT WANTED. Respectable European, Accountant and < Assistant, with ten years' experience of Chinese and Native238 words
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Advertisement500 1912-03-25 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 o HOUSEB TO LET. "Brathay' No. 18, Gilstead Road. In excellent oondition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 6 13 v HOUBEB500 words
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Advertisement628 1912-03-25 12 NOTICES. THE MALAKOFF RUBBER CO.. LD. Notice is hereby givon, that the Transf(r Bcoks of this Company will be cloned frc m Tuesday, the 23th day of March, to Saturday, the 80th day if March, 1912, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrant*. By order cf the Board,628 words
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Advertisement590 1912-03-25 12 NOTICES. KMM KMT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS Iwinill and Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108* 100, Market Street. NOTICE OF LOSS OF SCRIP. Notice ib hereby given, that a Scrip No 1474 for 600 shares of II each, No!. *****— ***** in the Ayer Molek Robber Co, Ltd., has been lost.590 words
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Advertisement539 1912-03-25 12 I ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON hire: FROM $10 I Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.,LTD.~ E, fcO. HOTEL, PEMAWG The best and the most frequented Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, AM THI BKANCBIB OI RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. BARKIBS BROTHBRb Proprietors. Q2780 Straits539 words
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