The Straits Times, 27 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.833 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 27. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1912-03-27 1 BEER. KATZ BROS., LD. Gentlemen's FANCY TUNIC SHIRTS Neat Stripes $1.35 Each Soft Fronts Stiff and Double Cuffs. ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Special Value. KATZ BROS., LD. STEEL REINFORCEMENT. H YRIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION IN COST OF CONSTRUCTION.95 words
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Advertisement303 1912-03-27 1 I^CDBI3STSO3ST CO- Everything- for Men's Wear. y/ -J -J& j 3UR SPFTifll iwnifl RAU7P Qiun ft AERTEX CELLULAR SINGLETS. fll^l^HGs _J SPECIAL WDIA GAUZE SINGLET. 500 Pop Doi- QUR |NTERNAT|ONAL GAUZE S|NGLET $9.00 Per Dox. DRAWERS TO MATCH. $io.so to »i4.so to ri^ In all hz d 28-46 in. $1303 words
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Advertisement10 1912-03-27 1 DUMIBT GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOU AOINTS.10 words
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Article953 1912-03-27 2 CONGRESS OF UNIVERSITIES IN LONDON. Breaking Down Barriers. This year promises to be a notable one in that section of the new diplomacy, which began upwards of three years ago for the interchange of students, says the Standard. In this country the Premier, Mr. Balfonr, Lord Rosebery Lord953 words
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Article13 1912-03-27 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1912-03-27 2 The Danger of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a x x > grave symptom. It proves that the body is using up its reserve of vitality, stored \-^4^^^A against the attacks of disease, \^ffi£^%f M instead of thriving upon the >^!N food eaten daily. Such a state L^^268 words
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Advertisement341 1912-03-27 2 DR. T. HASHIMOTO Dental Burgeon, NO. 837, NOhTH BRIDGE ROAD. Gold Crown Bridge*. Filling and Vnloanite. Painless Extraction. Workmanship Guaranteed. Charges Moderate. TRIAL SOLICITED. 308 194 Warm Days bnng with their pleasures some discomforts. Then it if really refreshing to remove every trace of dust and perspiration by using CALVE341 words
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Advertisement282 1912-03-27 2 BY APPOINTMENT rtWHSfc To H.M. THE KINC LEMCO AND MILK is a powerful, tissue building, invigorating, readily digested food tonic A glass twice a day does more for invalids, delicate children, anaemic and nervy people, than change of air. Add i to i teaspoonful of Lemco to half a pint282 words
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Article721 1912-03-27 3 ASSUMES OFFICE AS REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. Simple Ceremony A Peking message of March 1 1 reaita as follows: At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon President Yuan Shih-kai took the oath and assumed office. Tbe ceremony was witnessed by the I Nanking delegates, tho Wuchang delegate, the Chiefs of the Army721 words
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Article411 1912-03-27 3 Its Effect in a Marriage Case in Canada. Judgment was given recently in a marriage case arising out of the No Temere decree which completely upholds tbu ltnti-.li civil lawß in Quebec Province against any rule of tbe Human Catholic Church. Tbis was tbe famous ll< hi411 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement441 1912-03-27 3 Ik \ffjs FOR THE AERATED WATER TRADE. f^^/sj\ L-^f IN ALL SIYLfS ANO SIZF SUM D I l|^W'' :=9> 4 R^S EXCEPTIONALLY STROtH GLASS Ifk J R' securely packud* Jp"ml."» in trmnal I lllf J V I ALFRED ALEXANDER CO. Ls:W. 1343. J ill P o"i"r«i 85i O RA C441 words
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Advertisement47 1912-03-27 3 Croup Can be Prevented. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will nurd off an attack of croup and prevent all dnnuer and cause of anxiety. Thousands of i: i .il.ii s use it successfully. For sale by all Uis[vusarks and Ucaluru.47 words
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Advertisement242 1912-03-27 3 A Two Years' Swelling on the Knee Cured. A. C. Lebman, of Waynesboro, Pa., writes I have been tbe victim of a large swelling on tbe knee for two years which doctors and embrocations failed to relieve. After having received treatment from four physicians of oar oity and finding no242 words
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Advertisement513 1912-03-27 3 C===a MILK iu»i»i»i yi§ Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 35 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use.513 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement625 1912-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p7 o. BTEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PKNANG, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for C lina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1912 Outward (for OMna.)625 words
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Advertisement701 1912-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted701 words
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Advertisement676 1912-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Duo Departure 3 p.m. YUOALA Mar. 27 M, ASD ANG MNus 27 Mar. 3O b.s. MAHIOOL Mar.676 words
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Advertisement520 1912-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCM OAMPFICHirr ■urrasES. "imu" miekr. Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon520 words
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Advertisement605 1912-03-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. ■orddoutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Teingtau,605 words
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Article217 1912-03-27 5 TO-DAT. Port Swettenham and Punang Lunka 8 pm Malacca, f. Swottenbam and Telok Anson Ipoh 8 pm Kelantan, Patani, Secggor* and Bangkok Poh Ann 8 ptn Selat Pandiang, Bengkaliß, Siak and Pakan Barue Merkas 8 pm Saigon KeoDg Wai Bpm Mani a and Japan Murciater Cattle Bpm217 words
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Article171 1912-03-27 5 The P. and O. outward intcrmedia'o xtobiuir I'nUwui is pxp<cted to arrive a*. lVntiUi{ at 0 p.m. on -T.li instant. This I up. ii riu vi mail steamer K'ei-tt left Colombo a*, nooa on Mon lay, tbe 45th inst and may be expected to arrive here atFT - 171 words
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Article385 1912-03-27 5 Latest Arrivals. Bombay Mam, Jar. Rtr. 482> t<in°, Cap'ain NoKUobi, Mar 26. From Kob M»r 9. Oc. and p. P. Simons Co, For dloubj, Mar s Kds. Ban Wl.att Hin, Brit. str. 195 tons, Capt Troau, Mar,! 7. From Anamba Im., M.r '.'li Copra and 28 d.p. Chiog385 words
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98 1912-03-27 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAGAR Bast Wharf Basin- bW Jone. East W.Sictiom No. 1— iecsta. Sbmbs Wharf- Nil. Main W. Siot. No. 2— Bombay Mara, Lai B— Dilwara. [Sang. 4— Nil. 6— Nil. Jason, Ping Suey. Niw Docb 7—98 words
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Article41 1912-03-27 5 Arrivals Pit str. Koemai, Mar 26.— From Indrajiri. Mr. Tlionrs in Prr str Kinta, M»r27— From P. *'h*m Meosrs Wine, lUyni >nd, Bamber, Dinning and Mrs. Chamberlain, Per str. K«ka, Mir 27.— From Malacca. Mr. J. D. McKollor.41 words
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Article256 1912-03-27 5 Finance Commerce. ■XCHANCE SmoAFom, March s7 18? 3 rOh LoaDoa— Bank 4 m/t 8/<-,'-Da aand m 2 Frivste 6 m/l 3/4{J 8 m/i 8,4 i Oa OikMAin— Bank d/d M SBBi Private a m/i 3424 Oa Fmiaci— Bank d/d 284 Private 8 m/i M 0 Oa laDu— Bank T. T.256 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article162 1912-03-27 5 Icßue 2 Value 2 Bojers BeUen 10 10 Belt* Tin 10 10 BruanK 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 KinU Tin 41 41 Labat Minet 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- PahanK Cooacl 41 41 Puu K kaloL 41 41 Posing Babro 41 41 Puaing Lato» 10 10 Kalm-m Hyd162 words
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Article613 1912-03-27 5 lame 2 Value Bayer* Seller*. 2/- I/- Selangot 2.3.9 2.5.8 41 £1 Sendaytn 1. 1 a.* 2.H.3 £1 ill SeremlMO 2113 218 9 £1 f) Sbelford 226 '4 8 0 41 £1 Sialang 213 9 2.16 8 2/. 2/- Singapore Pnra 8/. 8 8 2/- 2/- Singapore United 2/-613 words
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Article127 1912-03-27 5 Iwrae 3 Value Bnyer. Bellen 100 100 R. Hargreave* 101 03 102 60 100 100 7% Prol. 106 0T 11H.C0 10 10 Spore Cold Storaßi 83 (0 84 Ou 60 60 Spore DißpenMry 60.00 66.00 10 10 Straits 100 Co. 16.00 100 100 Straits S. Ship 250.00 966 00127 words
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Article49 1912-03-27 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11,900,000 7% Spore Municipal 41% of 1909 11.000,000 7% 9%pm B'pore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Buyers 8ellr»« Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 par Riley. Hargreaves 0% 1284,000 li Singapore E lee trio Tramways 6% £860,000 m. m. Spore Municipal 6 t1,H7«,003 ■am49 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1912-03-27 5 Yo 1 In ar 'em in tho thiatre, Yuu h«<ar vi in the street, In tact, win n v,r yo 1 may go, Nearly rviry t-o.il you UiO. t Is tr lib 1 d win, a oou^h rr cold, 'I li 'li p infill, long endurt-d, Wo hlh' lYi'pt-rui'nt Lure61 words
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Advertisement279 1912-03-27 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. March 80.— At O-niton," Grange Riad. teak lrmscliold furniture, etc., property of C. 1-Mioik Esq., at 2 April I— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at UL April 4. -At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10 April 31 *t Ma'eroora, valuable property known as Bukit Kepong Estate, in279 words
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Advertisement439 1912-03-27 5 W. D. H. O. WILL'S Sweet Qftestnut THE LATEST CUT PLUG TOBACCO In *lb. Airtight Tins PRICE PER TIN 90 cents. OBTAINABLE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., ROBINSON CO., KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED, WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW COMPANY, LIMITED. THORNE'S OLD VAT No. 4 Scotch Whisky. Obtainable from HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., S NEW439 words
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Advertisement232 1912-03-27 5 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN. 8, Battery Road (First Floor). lv ,|S co t^HV' TEST TYPES. kariu mml *I*lm «O1 to aiU w fMi ifcit priM vt« Jllkrt n. ■< a Jinaan »f Mil i M k«t, a*4 aJw at la«l*« iitkn. If to a.. r>»t atfht 4*fn-tca aa4 akuaM a*..232 words
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Advertisement33 1912-03-27 5 AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NOKTH BRIDOE ROAD. REVOLUTION IN CHINA. 6 American Films HAVE JUST ARRIVED And Will bB shown To-Night t LATEST GAUMONT GRAPHIC. Tkliphom 1110. K. H AIUMa, Sole Proprietor,33 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous173 1912-03-27 5 DAILY TIME TABLE. FIXTURES. Wednesday, March 27. H-ich W»«ir r>Jt'u. 7. '7 nm. W.sley C lurch bHSSw, V. M.m. Hall. Thursday, Mtrch 28 Hgh W»w. 4 3i im.flll p.m. Ctjildron's O v r l V. Mom. II ».l, 6.(6 p.m. B. I. homoward mail cljhjs. Friday, March 20. Hig 1173 words
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1108 1912-03-27 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. SINGAPORE WATER SUPPLY. At other timos and seasons it may be appropriate, or at least necessary, to refer to tbo unwisdom of combining automatic gas supply with water filtration, but on tho present occasion we may content our selves by expressing satisfaction at the1,108 words
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Article26 1912-03-27 6 In the replayed tie in the fourth ronnd of the English Cup, Bradford City and Barnsley again played a goalless draw, although extra time was played.26 words
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Article24 1912-03-27 6 Funds totalling £21,500, or nearly £19 per member, are possessed by the East Suffolk Hand in Hand lienetit Club, composed chiefly of farm labourers.24 words
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Article41 1912-03-27 6 An Oxford and Cambridge dinner, which it is hopeU to make an annual affair, took place at the Town Club, I'euang, on Saturday last. The 11. .v. W. EvauH (Kiuj- 1 College, Ca'iibi ni»i presided, and there was a distinguished company.41 words
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Article28 1912-03-27 6 Mr. A. W. Bean is not acting as lanternist at the concert in the Toutonia club to morrow; he kindly consented to lend apparatus for the illustrated songs.28 words
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Article29 1912-03-27 6 Yesterday, a Chinese woman was knocked over by a train at the curve on the railway line near Neil Road. She was badly shaken and was removed to hospital.29 words
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Article28 1912-03-27 6 Mr. L. A. Emerson, residing at the Grove Estate bunglow, reports to the police that his boy has stolen >9i in one-dollar notes and a bronze coronation modal.28 words
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Article23 1912-03-27 6 A European, named Walter Dowman, aged 30, assistant in tirm of Macluskie and Company, house agents, Calcutta, has committed suicido by shooting himself.23 words
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Article33 1912-03-27 6 Exemptions from vaccination in England and Wales have risen from 1b'2,799 in 1908 to 230,947 in 1910. For tho first half of 1911 they were at the rate of 238,370 for the year.33 words
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Article37 1912-03-27 6 Olga Lodge, which was sold by auction yesterday afternoon for 912,100 for account of the estate of the la'e Mr. 11. Abrarns, was bought by him at Messrs. Powell and Co.'b sale-room in March, 1900, for 19,100.37 words
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Article33 1912-03-27 6 In the GarnettOrme murder case at Allahabad the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty on both charges of murder and abetment of murder. The accused, Miss Eva Mountstephcns, was accordingly discharged.33 words
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Article38 1912-03-27 6 The room occupied by a Chinese woman at 318 Tanjong Pagar Ko.ul was broken into in her absence yesterday and property to the value of S Ihi stolen. Another woman has been arrested and charged with the offence.38 words
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Article51 1912-03-27 6 In connection with the polo match between Selangor and Singapore for 11. 11. the Sultan of Perak's Cup, which will be played on the Kuala Lumpur race course on Saturday next, the members of the Selangor Polo Club announce that they will be "at Home to their friends on that51 words
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Article52 1912-03-27 6 Through the efforts of Mr. Leopoldo R. Aguinaldo a new company has been formed of a few Filipino business men for the purpose of Establishing a new hemp factory in Manila. Signor Oiidino, an Italian capitalist, is also establishing a lactory and efforts aro now being made to amalgamate the52 words
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Article62 1912-03-27 6 The naval patrolling of the Mekran coast line has bit n continued duriug the whole of the cold weather, witli a view to preventing gun-running from Muscat. It is believed that excellent results have again beeu ob tamed and that the trade in titles and ammunition is languishing. Reports from62 words
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Article62 1912-03-27 6 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held on Friday next at 2.30 p.m. Aiming tho items on tho agenda are Mr. Muss's motion regarding tho lighting ot Tanjong Katong Koad and the uietalliDg of K. ugoon Koad railway engineer's office. Johnston's Pier acquisition of land for back lane*62 words
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Article79 1912-03-27 6 On Sunday afternoon one of the large trees in front of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ipoh was struck by lightning. The electric current ran down the tree and aloug the roots under ground where it came into contact with the roots of another t'te on the opposite side of79 words
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Article75 1912-03-27 6 The great Wesleyan Church House, now building at Westminster, is not to be finish, I according to the original design. The two impressive towers which were to flank the dome are not to be built. Objection wan taken to their erection by the authorities of Westminster Hospital, just across the75 words
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Article106 1912-03-27 6 A Japanese shopkeeper living at 357 North Bridge Road was iiiarie the tool of a -iiuart thief yesterday. A Chinaiuau went to his shop and said he wanted a gramophone and two watches and chains. The Japanese took him to a dealer at 48 North lioat Quay anil introduced him.106 words
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Article108 1912-03-27 6 Tho religious era of Siam, called the Buddha Sakaraht, which is reckoned from the death of Buddha, is now to be put ou the basis of the Gregorian calendar. At present tho year of this era begins on the full moou of the sixth Siamese month (duen hok). But April108 words
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Article148 1912-03-27 6 Much strong language was exercised yesterday afternoon by the guests of the iuuucipaltty on account of the prufui-iou of dust through which they had to travel to Kalaug Kiver Reservoir, and from that place to Woodleigh filters. It was probably the most dusty experience any one of them had parti148 words
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Article300 1912-03-27 6 Mr. John Gibson, of Tromrlbye, hail seizure on Mouday and is now in hospital. The Sultan of Kcdah arrirod at IVimnx on Sunday from k. ,Uh by tbo Uarolauian. Mr. 11. Armstrong, of tho Kuala Lumpur Rubber Co., Ltd., has returned from Home. The death is announced300 words
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Article50 1912-03-27 6 The Tan Jiak Kirn Scholarships for I l la have been awarded to Lim Soo Van and J. li. van Cuyleuberg, and the HuU.it Scholarship (for Science and Mathenmtiesi to E. K. Koek. The awards for the Tan .li.ik Chuan, Commercial, and Institution Scholarships will be announced later.50 words
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Article49 1912-03-27 6 The accounts of Mrs. Charley's entertainment on behalf of the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society have been audited by the kindness of Mr. Lowthcr Kemp. Tho proceeds from the entertainment wore il,nl."i.:;it and the not profits 1H11.22 have beeu handed over to the society.49 words
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Article136 1912-03-27 6 We arc given to understand that dysentery is epidemic iv Malacca aud the suggestion is made that the Municipal OoMWdMHMn should give greater attention to the milk supply. Some time since milk was tested daily by sanitary inspectors and in cases of adulteration where convictions wero obtained136 words
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Article157 1912-03-27 6 We have been favoured with tho following official leport of the twenty si\th unliu.iiy ■■MM) m. etiug of the shareholders ot the Siugitpcro Slipway uud Kuyineenng Co., Ltd., which was held at the ofl'iois of the Tuiioßfl IVi^.ir Dock Board ou March M Mr. .1. It.157 words
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Article168 1912-03-27 6 On Wednesday next, April 3, tho Cathedral choir, in conjunction with thu ladies of tho i athedral Glee Society, will sing Stainer's "Crucifixion" at a special service in tho Cathedral to commence at U p.m. It is expected that a great many peoplo will be H,\ nl168 words
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Advertisement116 1912-03-27 6 Another RW£J> Speciality The RoNEo Clipless Fastener. Fastens two to ten sheets of paper together, without the use of pins, clips or wire staples. It is simplicity itself, and will last a lifetime. Buy one to-day, and save the expense and annoyanct entailed in using staples, clips and pins. Telephone116 words
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Advertisement179 1912-03-27 6 COALSTRIKE The Seine of the Conference. Crowd Watching the Member! of the Cabinet Mine-owners and Man's Representatives leaving Downing Street. Scents In Derbjthlre.Men leaving Grassmoor ■Him after ttirxwing down their Tools. IN CONJUNCTION WITH SELICT PICTORIAL GEMS AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-Night To-Nlght I 2nd Show, 0.80 to 11179 words
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Advertisement13 1912-03-27 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pa^e 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article1362 1912-03-27 7 Ministers' Efforts Prove Futile. A GRAVE STATEMENT BY MR. ASQUITH. Children Fainting From Hunger. Kki; i mh's Tblkobam. London, March 26. The coal prospect last night was blacker than over. Tlio conference of owners and men from which ho much was expected was not held. Mr. AH>|uith1,362 words
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Article112 1912-03-27 7 Discussion of Some Diplomatic Questions. I'KIl OsTASIATISI UK LLOYD TkI.R'IKAM. Berlin. March 28. It ii undcrstool that during the couvursa- tioosbotwecn King Victor Emmanuel ami tliu Kiiis-T, tin' former expressed tho opinion that no proHHure should bj placed on Turkty in regard to poaoo nc<;otiationH. Italy was112 words
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Article39 1912-03-27 7 DlB OXTASIVTISCHE 1.1 nYli TILBORAX. Berlin, March 27. At the annuil mooting of the HamburgAraerica lino 1 1. rr Itallin declared that business was favourable. Tbo situation throughout the world oti never more hopeful than at present.39 words
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Article152 1912-03-27 7 LONG SET WINS THE RACE EASILY. The Mystery of Hornet's Beauty. RIUTER's TgLKORAM. London, March 26. The Daily Express says the owner of Hornet's Beanty last night authorised a statement that the horse would not ran. Hornet's Beanty left Newmarket for Lincoln this morning, apparently perfectly sound. London,152 words
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Article118 1912-03-27 7 OFFICIAL RECORD OF RECENT DISCUSSION. Acquisition of New Settler Rights Prohibited. Rkutcb's Telegram. Berlin, March 20. A Whitebook, promised by Lord Einmott, is published. It concludes with a minute of the South African 0 nion Ministers dated December 2 repeating the assurances that it is not proposed118 words
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Article38 1912-03-27 7 Kectir's Tklegrax. London, March 16. The death ot Lord Uolden, of Bradford, is announced. The death of Admiral Edward Field in announced. Oil OSTASUTIBCBB LLOYD TIUOKAM. Berlin, March 26. The death is announced of Herr Albert Tracger.38 words
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Article59 1912-03-27 7 Rbutbb'i Tblboram. London, March 20. The House of Lords has given a second reading to tho bill validating marriages of British Bubjecta contracted in Japan after August 16, 1899, which would have been valid if contracted beforo that date. This settles doubts which had arisen that tho59 words
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Article52 1912-03-27 7 Kmutkh's Tblkgram. London, March 26. Mr. Balfour, speaking in the City, denounced the misuse of fieedom of speech in order to permit mutiny. Such doctrines woro sheer political lunacy, and he was beginning to I wonder if tho forces of civilization were able to resist the agents52 words
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Article46 1912-03-27 7 .Id clan's Tblboram. London, March 26. There has been a heavy deathroll in consequence of the West Australian typhoon. The coastal steamer Kooinbana with fifty passengers is overdue at Broome, from Port Hedland, five days. The voyage is usually done in one day.46 words
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Article56 1912-03-27 7 (From Ocb Own Cobrispondbnt). Penang, March 26. The scavenging coolies at Bukit Mertajam, who aro paid eight dollars a month, struck for higher wages on Saturday morning and have not yet resumed work. The village streets and drains will, it is feared, get into such an insanitary56 words
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Article127 1912-03-27 7 QUIETER TONE AT YESTERDAYS SALE. Prices Continue Steady. (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.) London, March 26. The Fortnightly Auction to-day was rather quieter than on the 18th. Seven hundred and twelve tons of Plantation was offered (592 tons Malayan) against 482 tons (298 tons Malayan) at the last127 words
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Article117 1912-03-27 7 CONSTERNATION CREATED IN PARIS. Drastic Action by Government Rbdtbb's Tblbobam. London, March 20. Paris is in a panic over the Chantilly out rage which is the culmination of a series of automobile outrages by a gang of anarchists whom the entire French detective force has been fruitlessly hunting117 words
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Article106 1912-03-27 7 (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 26. It is reported that a Sikh constable went auiok in Longgar road at Alor Star. He snatched np a rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition from the guard room and shot a man five times, causing instant death. He then106 words
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Article70 1912-03-27 7 Kbdtbb'i Tblbobam. London, March 26. A St. Petersburg message says, that M. Korostovetz, now in Peking, has been appointed Minister in Morocco and M. Krnpensky, councillor at Vienna, becomes Minister at Peking. 1>HI! OsTASIATISIHB LbYDD TELEGRAM. Berlin, March '26. The following ambassadorial transfers arc announced from St. Petersburg:70 words
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Article82 1912-03-27 7 (Fbom Ulk Own Cobbbspondhnt.) l'enang, March 26. It is undonttood that tho British India Company has given all deck and engine room officers of the Apcar line threo months notice of termination o( engagement. This involves about forty officer*, including in several instances captains and82 words
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Article76 1912-03-27 7 At the twenty eighth auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held yesterday, there wan offered for sale 132 cases, 138.64 p'euls or 17,819 lbs., all of which was sold. The prices realised were The next auction will take place on Tuesday, April U. ouevb76 words
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Article4482 1912-03-27 7 NINE MILLION GALLONS A DAY GUARANTEED. Future Extensions Foreshadowed. The Dew water works at Kalang and Woodleigh, which have taken ten years to construct and which will guarantee to Singapore town a daily supply of nine million gallons of water, were opened yesterday afternoon by His Excellency Sir4,482 words
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Article46 1912-03-27 8 The following are the prices of rubber realised by public auction at Malacca on March 26. sheet No. 1 »>BB.lO Sheet No. 2 »252.10 Crope »2«7.00 Scrap crepo 8247.U0 Bark mt§» »2 12.80 A lar^o q l.mtity was sold, Vliu buyer* bumy uuiuviuus.46 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter440 1912-03-27 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With regard to your article in Saturday's issue I desire to make the following remarks You attempt to justify your allegations regarding Fishing questions and trickery," by a brief resume of the correspondence, the only point worth noticing being440 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article159 1912-03-27 8 Singapore (iolf Club. As the Polo Club have been granted tbe use of the Singapore Golf Club ground this afternoon ladies will be allowed to play today instead of Friday, March 29. Competitions during tbe Easter holidays, Friday 5, Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Monday 8, April, 1912, will be159 words
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Article118 1912-03-27 8 To-Day's Ties. Championship. F. Ruchwaldy v. C. Ransford. A. D. Cox v. J. E. Tyler. A. DoIBLKS. Sir Arthur Young and Gaunt v. Camcrcn and Hooper. C. Doi-blks. Final. Barnes and Hemsted v. Gorris andjSoeters. Championship Paibs. Moding and Lenthall v. Green and LintcnB. Singles. A. L. E.118 words
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Article138 1912-03-27 8 Tlio following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon Olga Lodge, St. Thomas Walk, area 104,152 square feet, freehold, part of grant 2. E. Salzuiann 12,100 94 Robinson Road, area 1,830 square ft ft, statutory grant, quit rent 118. Estimated138 words
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Article876 1912-03-27 8 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 27, 1912. Means. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issae the fallowing list of quotations tbis morning t— Norn Valne. bu»or«. Sellers. 3/- Alla^M 8/- 8 9 >/• a Options 1'- 18 4 1 Anglo-Java 6 6876 words
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Article11 1912-03-27 8 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, CoUa,eto.11 words
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Advertisement336 1912-03-27 8 Raffles ?iH 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. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. When a man drinks a OOOD stout he drinks and336 words
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Advertisement333 1912-03-27 8 BOXING A Boxing Tournament will take place TO-NIGHT In the Volunteer Drill Hall, Beach Road, Singapore, Commencing at 8.30 p.m., Sharp. Boys, 8 Rounds 1. Boy Stevens (Buffc) v. Boy May (Boffs) 6-Roi-NO C'OKTBST. 2. Pte. Oreen (Buffs) v. Pu>. Hobbs (Buffs) 8-RorND CONTBST. 3. Pte.Willitms(Butfs) w. Pie. RuKsell (Buffs)333 words
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Advertisement258 1912-03-27 9 FUSSELL'S. X THERE'S V A \\fi4 S Y UR V\/ f'Yf NO Y/BABY SICK\ V L MILK vw£4 V,^\/ AND N fe Yjtf that can equal X Xjf FRETFUL Fussell's for babies, If k "r We have letters from doubtedly caused by the milk famous Me<lical Men to you are258 words
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Advertisement588 1912-03-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGSBRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tbo undermentioned mail steamers of tbe above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. PLEET Tons Commander ■Japak" 6,018 A. Stbwabt Geboobt Afcai 4,600 S. H. Bblsom 1588 words
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Advertisement607 1912-03-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BDROPE Via China. Jafam, Canada and tbm Ukitbo Statbb. Route bom Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea ol Japan), Kobe Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Bmpross of India" j Twin sorew R.M.S. Bmpress of Japan"607 words
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Advertisement765 1912-03-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNB PHILP LINE. Singapore to Java Pouts, Pokt Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney via Torrbs Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo witb transhipment for other Victobian, Sooth Australian and North Quiknsland Ports, Bmtish Niw Guinea, Nkw Britain, Tasuanian and New Zealand Ports, Smooth Paaaage. Superb Soanery. A765 words
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Advertisement597 1912-03-27 9 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manßger, Tho Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 DISPENSARY FOR SALE. A Medical Dispensary for r&Io as a goiDg conoern. Small capital. Apply 222, c/o Straits Times. 26-8 14 HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 79, Waterloo Street. Apply to Mrs.597 words
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Advertisement470 1912-03-27 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board of Dlraotorsi O A. Dikhiok, Esq., Chairman. A H. Fair, Esq., Managing Dirootor. Pith Kowl», n.b., 0.m., Chit f Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. O*a Soon Tbi, Esq.470 words
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Advertisement333 1912-03-27 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE MBUMNCE COMPANY OF MMUM. BtTABUMID 1681. S.S.O. I muranu in Force, over $45,000,000.00 New Business, 1910, ovor.. $1,140,000.00 Large Nat Surplus aboTe liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans,; Settlements, eto., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South333 words
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Advertisement532 1912-03-27 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60.000 Shares ol 420 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,626,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKERS. Bank of England. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank ot Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Account* are532 words
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Advertisement602 1912-03-27 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKINB AND INBURANCE CO.. LTD NO. IT AND 68. KLING STREET Established 1907. Capital paid op 11,000,000 00 Reserve liability of proprietor! 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRBCTORS, 1. Tak T«c« Joon 6. Sim Kia Jan 2. Nam Kirn Sing 7. Tso Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia602 words
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Advertisement711 1912-03-27 10 SALES BY AUCTION. Auction Sale Of VALUABLE TEAK AND EUROPE-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MILNERS' SAFE; WELL-GROWN PLANTS. ETC.. The property of C. Fittock, Etq., TO BE HELD AT OKMSTON," GRANGE ROAD. On Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Bf autifully carved teak cabinet with mirror pane! carved Java teak centre fable711 words
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Article1030 1912-03-27 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. Stcnson Cooke, socretary of tho Automobile Association, has sent the following letter to the press in reply to the letter from the secretary of the Royal Automobile Club, in connection with the proposed scheme, the details of which have been1,030 words
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Advertisement478 1912-03-27 11 WOLSELEY The Catv of Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of tr I private neera, that account for the enormous it I 9010 demand for Wolnelej cars, thit ia compelling 9OIQ Agent* t i e e *p»»° n the he 4 erect on Agent* i of478 words
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Advertisement65 1912-03-27 11 Should be Pleasant to Take. When a medicine must be given to young children it should be pleasant to take. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is made from loaf Kn^ar. and the roots usea in its preparation five's it a flavor similar to maple syrup, making it pleasant to take. It has65 words
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Advertisement308 1912-03-27 11 DUNLOP Pft4|iMj[w^l^^ The Earl Harrington U^jj%^fty writing regarding (he Tyres "A f! en his 25 H.P. Hudson VA C r> says: 111 |[l Elvaston Castle, Derby. fj VA The Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and f ll TA been more satisfactory, than any others iv V\ lhat I have ever308 words
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Advertisement66 1912-03-27 11 SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD HEAD OFFICES BRANCH OFFICES Caxton House, Westminster, 1, 2, and 9, Wiocbeßtrr Houxe London. SINOAPORE fl Beach Street, Penarjg. WTRKS Balthazar's Buildings, Rangoon. Stafford. Woolwich. Dalston. And in India, Australia, etc. MANUFACTURERS OF Electric Light and Power Plant, Cablet and66 words
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Advertisement432 1912-03-27 12 Burn Co/s RANEEGUNGE" DRAIN PIPES. Strangest Cheapest. SALT GLAZED BRICKS. CHEQUERED BRICKS. COPING BRICKS. SANITARY APPLIANCES. Specially designed for this part of the world. CATALOGUE FREE FROM SOLE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS^ TEACHER WANTEO. A qualiuul Teacher needed for tho sixth standard. Apply No. 6, c/o Straits432 words
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Advertisement331 1912-03-27 12 WANTS. HOTEL CLERK WANTEO. Required, Hotel Clerk (or Enqniry Office, Grand llgtcl Europe. Apply Manager. 268 29-8 JUNIOR ASSISTANTS WANTED. Wanted immediately, two Junior Assistant". Chinese and Ceyloneso preferable. Apply 'I'm Tek Joon, United Malacca Rubber Estates, Ltd., Malacca. J5B n EMPLOYMENT WANTEO. P.espectable European. Accountant and Assistant, with ttn331 words
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Advertisement441 1912-03-27 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. U, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUBES TO LET. "Brathay" No. 16, GiUtead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate Apply to J. W Haffenden, 47, Tbe Arcade. 6 12 v HOUBEB441 words
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Advertisement645 1912-03-27 12 NOTICES. 920 REWARD. Lost, between Newmarket Road and Kampong Java Road, a packet containing seven title deeds relating to lands situate in the town of Johore Bahru and some Municipal Assessment Notices. Any one returning same to tbe Kwong Yik Banking Co., Ltd., 26, Kling Street, will rcoeive the above645 words
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Advertisement624 1912-03-27 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■Wfft and Municipal Contriotori Telephone No. 421. 108 100. Market Street. PAJAM. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend, payable on April 4th, of 10'),', has been declared by the Directors 00 account of tbo year ending 30th s ■ntembir,624 words
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Advertisement538 1912-03-27 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FROM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON P|ANO CO., LTD." E.&O. HOTEL, PENANG The best and tbe mo»t frequented Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbo only Sanatorium id tbe Stra.ts. ABB THI BfUMCHIS Or RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIBS BROTHERS' Proprietor". ***** Straits V)imes, ADVERTISEMENT538 words
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