The Straits Times, 1 May 1912
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Title Section13 1912-05-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.862 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 1. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement113 1912-05-01 1 KATZ BROS., LD. NEW DELIVERY OP 01 m J Men's Tunic Shirts 5 NEW STRIPES SELF COLOURS E 10 $1.75 each 3 for 5.00. Jc I STIFF OR DOUBLE CUFFS, f v a Exceptional Value. KATZ BROS., LD. K AHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE THE TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY 400,000113 words
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Advertisement111 1912-05-01 1 ROBINSON CO. SPECIAL DISPLAY. J Correct and Exclusive Styles IN Trimmed Millinery Latest Parisian Models. ROBINSON CO. PINEAPPLE HAMS BACON Now in Stock. Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., AND BRANCHES. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN B, D'Almelda Street. DON T WABTE TIME AMD MONEY. Have your ejea tested at once111 words
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Advertisement11 1912-05-01 1 DDMIS! ft CO. GHAMPAGNB ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN MO CO., LTO, SOLI AOINT9.11 words
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Article871 1912-05-01 2 THRILLING STORY OF POUR ADVENTURE. 150 Miles from the Pole. The first news of Captain Scott in the Antarctic was telegraphed to the Central News on April 1 from Akahoa. in the •oath island: of New Zealand, twenty -three miles from Christchurch. Since the return of Captain Amundsen,871 words
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Article88 1912-05-01 2 The United States Government has filed a sail for the dissolution of certain steamship companies engaged in trade between New York and the Far East, via Suez. The companies arc charged with pooling freight rates, and with granting rebates, and include the Anglo-American Oil Company, the HamburgAmi'i'ika. Messrs. Howard and88 words
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Article76 1912-05-01 2 Moslem women under the new regime in Turkey were not slow to avail themselves of the introduction of Western fashions, but strange as it seems, they have not appeared in public in the harem skirt, although tin y have a predilection for the "hobble." The SheiUh'Ul Isliiin has issued a76 words
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Advertisement189 1912-05-01 2 The Damger of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a grave symptom. It proves that the Ixxlv is using up its reserve of vitality, stored -^^^^tm against the attacks of disease, Th^yk instead <>l thriving upon the V^^l lood eaten daily. Such I state ■$<§£ bk/^A of arlaivs demands189 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-01 2 For Children's Hacking Cou(;h at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement192 1912-05-01 2 B. Bellamy Now Executing Commissions ON THE SINGAPORE RACES Run May 7, 9, 11. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES TREBLES Races 2, 3, S and 6. SPECIALITY Combinations ft Mixed Placing. For particular*, apply to THE ARCADE. K< prt-s -n'a'.n E. BERMAN 264 10-5 y^a-rolaj 6OFT, SMOOTH192 words
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Advertisement567 1912-05-01 2 SINGAPORE OOLD STORAGE OP., LTD. (NBAR BNTRANCH to BORNBO WHABr Telephone 1C26 II Seftitockaol all kind* o(FROZB> MBATS, eto., oan be deliverwl to ShippiDg at the Wbarrea, or it the Singapore Roads, oa aboil 1 1 notioe OFFICE HOURS Week days T a.m to I p.m. Soadays 7 a.m. to567 words
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Article615 1912-05-01 3 London- Paris Flight. FIRST WOMAN TO FLY ACROSS CHANNEL. 1 1,000 Feet Above the Sea. Mr. (iustave Hamel and Miss Kleanor Trehawke Davies arrived in Paris by aeroplane from Hendon at five minutes to six on the evening of April 2. They left Hendon in a Bleriot monoplane at it.:615 words
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Article343 1912-05-01 3 Finding of the Marine Court of Inquiry. The Rangoon Gazette of April 19 prints the finding of the marine court of inquiry into the circumstances attending the recent collision at Kaugoon between the Scang Bee and the Angora. It is as follows As to the cau* of343 words
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Article32 1912-05-01 3 At King s Nympton a sheep has died of an ike bite, and at Burleacouibe— another Devon parish a cat has been found with a lire snaKe twisted tightly round its body.32 words
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Advertisement418 1912-05-01 3 DISINFECTANTS. Mil Kinds and for Mil Purpose a. AS SUPPLIED TO H. M GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. SANITAS'UKOL, times the coefficient of carbolic acid. Tbe ideal dininfectant for use in tbe Tropics. Highest efficiency and lowest cost Powerful Larvtßiide. Unaffected by organic matter, and miscible with both fresh and salt water. SANITAS'BAUTDX418 words
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Advertisement53 1912-05-01 3 A Matter of Common Interest. I low to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Keuiedy has won its great reputation an<l iiumenhe sale by its remarkable cures of colds. It cau always be depended upon. Kor sale by all Dispcntiariea and53 words
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Advertisement533 1912-05-01 3 m. PlllP^making O reallv II delicious soups, II entrees, meat jellies, as|>ics, gravies, and for invalid cookery, LEMCO is indispensable. The fact that many eminent chefs constantly use LEMCO is convincing evidence on the point. Guaranteed abtolut. ly purr com -ttntrated beef. Kmm iU prrtrrt purity in any climate. Tae533 words
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Advertisement329 1912-05-01 3 b— f-^^^ MILK I Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medloal Profession for upwards of 3A yean. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use.329 words
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Advertisement606 1912-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. KWO. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR OHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, OBTLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MEDITBRRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Cntna Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1919 Qatward (for China.) Devanba May606 words
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Advertisement671 1912-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO,, LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortnigbtly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraet with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and cjnstruoted. and are fitted with all671 words
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Advertisement726 1912-05-01 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pabang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, g I*"t»n,1 *"t»n, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kobaamoi, Bandon, Langsuan Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Out Dspartups 3 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK May t a.a. NATUNA** May 1 May 4 VUGALA726 words
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Advertisement511 1912-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OfUrWM OAMPfSCNIfr FMMTMU. "ÜBS*." Mtam. Combined Bervloe. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hambarg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon511 words
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Advertisement620 1912-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. iorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNE. The fast and well-known mail steamers ot this Company sail fortnigbtly from Bremen, Hambarg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnect ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and viou versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,620 words
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Article118 1912-05-01 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, May I. H gh Water, 10.31 a.m I*V2B pm, H. G. Knowle*. Viotoiit Taeitre. Thursday, May a. H gh Witer, 11.12 a.m.. 10 41 p.m. P »nd O. homeward mm l due. K. G. Kiowlcs, Viotoria Theatre. Friday, *lmy 3. liich Water, 11.49 ».m., 11.10118 words
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Article218 1912-05-01 5 To-Dal. Port Swetteobam and Penaog Lanka 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham aort Telok Anson Ipob 8 pm Bangkok Kwong Eng Bpm Prinang, and Ca'cutta Japan 8 pm Hongkong, Amoy and S«vatow Hong Mob Bpm Muntok aad Palembang Japara 8 pm K. Pahang, lVuan, Kuantan, Kemaman and Trenggann218 words
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Article194 1912-05-01 5 Tbe P. an! O. linnu »rd mvl s f e\mir Assayr eft Honekont; at 1 p.m. on Saturday, tue 27th ol imo aodmay biexpscteito arrive here to morrow morning. The P. ani O. oatwird ravl steamer Devan' a leftCilomb) »t 11 a.m on Sunday. the2Sth nit., and194 words
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Article403 1912-05-01 5 Latest Arrivals. Bombay M«n, J r. s'r. «3f 8 tons, Ctptain NoKucbi, April BJ. F<um Kibe. April 19. Go. and p. P. Simons Ie 10, Fur H'koog, Sl.yl Kds. C a a JobHfn, Gor. str. IKB tons, Cip'tia UWe ny, April 80. Fr<m H'aong, A nl V 2.403 words
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103 1912-05-01 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR B»st Wiiu Basin— Nil. Bast W. Ssction No. 1- Nil. Saasu WaAsr-Japai. M*m W. Sbot. No. 2— Nil. »-N I. 4— Ayutbia, Merapi. a 6— liorg Mob. 6 Kwoug Eng, Achilles, Calypso. Niw103 words
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Article83 1912-05-01 5 Arrivals. P<wst». IMinoVr, April 80.— From CbrVma« Is. M «sr». J Artbor aiiri <J McMickeo Perntr. M lasel, April S'.-Fnm Bttavia. Mrs. Xi lder and obi d. Messrs. C. A. Pijienbarg and T. Tj^ong Tjng. Per «tr. K»k», May I— From Mals«ra. Mrs. Evrits and chi'rlron, Mr.83 words
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Article247 1912-05-01 5 Finance Commerce. ■XOHANOB. Simuapubb, May 1 19 1 8 Ob LoaDoa I—Bank1 Bank 4 m/s l/< Demand t/4/, Private 6 m/s l/4| m,s 3/4| I Om Gbbmajit— Bank d/d 888 i Private I m/s 842, Ob Pajaos— Bank d/d 394 Private I rx/s 399 Ob lidu- Bank T. T. 174247 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article162 1912-05-01 5 \Vae 2 Baym. BeU*r». 10 10 Bel»l Tin 10 10 Brutnft 10 10 KMftboi 41 41 KinUTiL 41 41 L*b«t Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/- Pahang Cock I 41 41 Peagkalfin 41 41 Poaing B»bru 41 41 Pnaiiig L<»m» 10 10 Babmaa Hyd 41 41 Kumu Tit 4.(0162 words
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Article584 1912-05-01 5 Value 2 Buyer*. HeUett i). I/- AJlastt 211 8,8 if. Anglo Malay 16 0 lf/7* it 21. Batane Malaka 3,7 310 41 llßataCtw 18 0 0 18 15 0 41 41 BataTiga 813 9 4 0.0 41 41 Bnki* Kajang 318 0 8.C.0 41 41 Bakit LinUn* 47 0584 words
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Article128 1912-05-01 5 lame S Value Bnyew Sellan 10 10 iMtfi "om SmeltlM 10.00 10 T w. 6XO 41 41 Kleetrie Trmmw»j« 8 6 1/9 10 10 Fraaer Nero 40 60 60.00 100 Howartb Brakine (0.00 100 T% Pnf 92.50 57.60 100 100 K*U Bro, Oof. 180.00 100 100 a 6% OniD.128 words
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Article46 1912-05-01 5 Boyen Belief i Howarth Brskine 8% 1900,000 par Riley. HargTeavea S% »'i»4,000 I* Singapore E lectno Tramways 6% 4880,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 bob Buyer* Sellen Spore Mnnioipal 4|% 0(1907 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 44% of 1900 11,000,000 7% B%pm Spore Mnnioipal 4% IMM.MO pat46 words
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Advertisement37 1912-05-01 5 Juht a little illnrafs JoHt a little paia Just an awfnl, racking cough, Which goes and uomoa again. Juxt an age of BofforiDg, 'I'll it'M the prioe yoa pay, Unless yoo get Woods' J'opferminl Cure without dtliy.37 words
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Advertisement252 1912-05-01 5 AUCTION SALES. Pa well and Cc. Mty 2. At eilaroom, anredeemed pledges a. 11.I 1 M»v 4. At Biarrite Orange Grove Rd.. furniture, etc. at 2. Miy B.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges at 10. M. L. Corhlan and Co. M>y B—At8 At Ballrooms, high claas gr»m>pboce and r co-d<. at252 words
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Advertisement424 1912-05-01 5 Bouton Rouge fand FCIUCCa "obinsoe Co. Egyptian ISSL Ik "*J2 lM Mßflutneaaa WBlteewaf, Qq \Xt. M«H.of th* rh. r-.i v\.ri*4 Tu-ki^, Totocee mdw idMl oc«- LaMUIW •IVPS".S U ii h Ti^"i"*" »™~r»«i«irf »»»rj mm* a*, ltd t EirfPUU. tmarrtl- SB «t P»rf«l «iulil, bu! tSCSB, THORNE'S OLD VAT No. 4424 words
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Advertisement79 1912-05-01 5 C. H. Willis IS HERE And doing business on the Singapore Spring Meeting RUN ON MAY 7. 9. 11. DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. For prices, apply to NO. 8, XHE ARCADE. PHIL. JACKSON, Repnstnt.tive. Tel. Straight. Telephone 528 16-4 10-6 NOTICE. Notioe is hereby given,79 words
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Advertisement169 1912-05-01 5 IF YOU WISH TO SPEND A PLEASANT EVENING OO TO HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME i Gaumont Graphic-, No. 14. Content* Tbe rpleodid lion Darta|{nan" who killed thrta tamera and fivo other-, finiab<s his life in a oini>matcgrap'iic«oe«ie "Attacked by a Lion" Ohantilly, funera I of em169 words
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1141 1912-05-01 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY. MAY 1. CIVIL SERVICE CHANCES. We printed yesterday some comments by a correspondent of the London Times on the appointment of Mr. Claud Severn as Colonial Secretary at Hongkong. With a great deal of what was said in that comment we were in hearty agreement, but1,141 words
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Article25 1912-05-01 6 The movement of cattle into, out of, or within the whole of Kin ta District and part of Batang Padang, is prohibited, until further orders.25 words
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Article31 1912-05-01 6 Arrangements are being made at Lyons to celebrate next year the centenary of the birth of the inventor of the sewing machine, Barthelemy Thiuiuionier, who died in 1857 in abject poverty.31 words
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Article19 1912-05-01 6 We bear that the medical authorities will considerably augment the nursing staff in the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, next19 words
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Article21 1912-05-01 6 Under the Societies Enactment, 1900, the Kesident of SeUngor has ordered that the Jerani Club. Kuala Selangor, be exempted from registration.21 words
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Article38 1912-05-01 6 Residents at Pudu Road, Kuala Lumpur, are complaining bitterly of the dust nuisance, as since the closing of the Ampang Road to motor bus traffic the 'buses have transferred to Pudu Koad which is now their starting station.38 words
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Article41 1912-05-01 6 In spite of the most diligent search, the relatives of Mr. John Arbucke, who died recently, have failed to discover any trace of a will, and it is believed that he died intestate. A preliminary estimate places his fortune at £5,000,000.41 words
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Article36 1912-05-01 6 A Socialist meeting has been held at Neufchatel to organise a public manifestation of protest againßt the German Emperor's visit to Switzerland in the autumn. Some of the extremists advocated that the visit should be prevented.36 words
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Article41 1912-05-01 6 The Secretary of the V.M.C.A. desires ns to state that Brisk, who is charged with intimidation, etc., was present in the V.M.C.A. Billiard Room on the night of the alleged offence, without permission. He is not a member of the Association.41 words
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Article40 1912-05-01 6 A cane of ragging is reported to have occurred in the 2nd Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders at Cawnpore. The matter, which is stated not to be serious, is being enquired into by the General Officer Commanding the Lucknow Division.40 words
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Article44 1912-05-01 6 The revenue of South Australia for the past nine months amounted to .£(,162,368, being an increase of £89,087 on the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The railway receipts advanced £95,000, and all the figure* point to the financial strength of the State.44 words
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Article51 1912-05-01 6 As an instance of the scarcity of domestic servants in New Zealand, the Manaia Witness states that a girl who was receiving II a week in a small private family announced her intention of leaving, and as an inducement to remain was offered 35*. a week, which she refused to51 words
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Article53 1912-05-01 6 In reply to a question of Ghr. de Steurs at The Hague, the .Minister for the Colonies, de Waal Malefyt, admitted that Capt. Mourling had informed the Gajos against whom he as fighting, that Providence had caused Halley's Comet to appear in order to emphasise the fact that the holy53 words
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Article53 1912-05-01 6 The Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Teluk Anson, was consecrated by the IU. Itev. the Bishop of Singapore on Friday last. The service was dignified and impressive. Mr. Kingston, the organist, assisted by an efficient choir, rendered the musical part uf the service very effectively, and the Bishop gave53 words
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Article63 1912-05-01 6 The interest of practically all the Chinese games extant was epitomised in one sentence by a witness in a gambling case in the police courts yesterday. He was demonstrating to the bench how paikovr was played, with dominoes and the dice, and the pro secutor, Mr. Peacock asked "Is any63 words
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Article75 1912-05-01 6 On the eve of her intended departure from sau Francisco last munth a fire was discovered among bales ot cotton iv the Man churia'h No. 4 hold. The rtaiucs wcro noticed at 1 p.m., and were not finally extinguished in til after 7 p.m. The hold had to be flooded.75 words
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Article83 1912-05-01 6 Under section 40 of The Mining Enact meat, 1904, the Kesident of Negri Seiubilau has declared the undermentioned areas to be available for the issue of mining licences in the Jelebu District (1) The basins of the cilami and Letui (2 1 The basins of the fertang and Ayer tianing,83 words
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Article93 1912-05-01 6 The circumstances under which the boy m ntioncd yesteiday was run over by ono ot M -sis. Kiley, liar^reaves and Co.'s tractors in New Bridge Koad have been reported to the p ilier. It appears that the boy, Chan Ah lii ng, along with some companions, watt amusing himself by93 words
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Article91 1912-05-01 6 An entertaining concert was given iv the Botanical Gardeus last night by the drums and fifes of the Hulls. The conditions wero excellent for, although cloudod, the moon was sufficiently strong to create an attractive atmosphere, and the band played in a stylo that did great credit to tho training91 words
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Article116 1912-05-01 6 A policeman on duty in North bridge Road at eight o'clock this morning found, on the nvefootway at the junction of that road and Malay Street, an Indian money -changer named Mahomed Ismail lying gagged aud bound in front of the recess in winch he conducts business. Mahomed, when re116 words
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Article463 1912-05-01 6 Major Kirkpatrick, No. 83, R. (1. A., Singapore, is transterred to No. 101 Co., K. G. A., Quetta. The Bishop of Singapore is expected iv Ponang on May 16 for a Confirmation service and his annual visitation. Mr. Justice Ebden is expected to arrive in Singapore from463 words
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Article35 1912-05-01 6 Members of the Sporting Club an- reminded that ladies' tickets for the enclosure at the liaises should be applied for without delay as none can be issued later than Saturday.35 words
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Article80 1912-05-01 6 The great comediau and his company arrived from Bangkok this forenoon, and will open at the Victoria Theatre to niyht, as advertised. On accouut of the mail Icav ing for the north on Saturday three uiglrts are all that can be given to Singapore for the pic-i80 words
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Article158 1912-05-01 6 With tho termination of the New Bridge Koad murder and gang robbery trial the second assi/.es for Singapore came to an end yesterday, tho Chief .luKtice having disposed of 19 cases since March '25. The death sentence wan passed in two cases of murder. Four accused were158 words
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Article204 1912-05-01 6 In itn first year of existence tho Chinese Produce Exchange has become such an iui portant ccntro of commercial life iv Sinya poro that the anniversary of its es tablislnucut today, was justifiably made the occasion of a brief function. Tho members of tho Exchange were present204 words
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Advertisement131 1912-05-01 6 Another R^NEIP s P edalit y 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 annoyance entailed in using staples, clips131 words
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Advertisement266 1912-05-01 6 TOPICB OF UNUSUAL INTEREST IN MTNE't HEW 6mm, Mth Edition Mil! AS THE OXFORD M 0 CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE which owing to the twamping of both crews' boats, had to be re-rowed. SALVING OF THE OCEANA'S TREASURE. Boats and Bullion rescued from the wreck. Latest Paris Fashions, etc., etc., and266 words
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Advertisement13 1912-05-01 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and on page 8.13 words
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Article304 1912-05-01 7 MORE EVIDENCE BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE. Explanation of Wireless Defects. Rbctbb's Tblbobam. London, April 80. When the Senato Committee was reassembled Mr. Marconi was recalled, and the vhairman asked him to discourage the practice of wirclessers selling news. Mr. Marconi concurred. Ho attributed the Car pathia's silence in response304 words
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Article139 1912-05-01 7 QUESTION ABOUT GRANTING TO GERMANY. Statement in House of Commons. Rictus's Telegram. London, April 80. In the Honsc of Commons Mr. Montagu am unceil that Germany had not yet made any proposals about the importation of Indian labourers into Dauiaraland. I'nlcss such a request were received it would139 words
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Article73 1912-05-01 7 STEAMER SUNK IN THE GULF OF SMYRNA. Reported Loss of One Hundred and Forty Lives. Km-mM'* Tkleoram. London, April !iO. Ik utei wires from Smyrna that a local •U-amcr, the Texas, struck a submaringe mine at tho cutrancc to the Gulf < f Smyrna and •auk. It is73 words
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Article66 1912-05-01 7 Another House Siege in Progress. RbUTBB'S TBLKiiHAH. London, April 30. There in again intense excitement in I'ariH. as Garnicr and Vallet, two of the accomplices of the bandit Itonnot who was shot on Sunday by the |<olico, have been traced to a suburb of Paris where they66 words
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Article87 1912-05-01 7 Unprecedented Bitterness Between Candidates. Rbdtbb's Tblborax. London, April 30. A New York message says there is the greatest interest in to day's primaries at Massachusetts where Mr. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt are following each other, attacking and defending with an asperity unequalled in presidential politics. Hitherto of the87 words
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Article77 1912-05-01 7 Statements in Both Countries. Rbctbr's Telegram. London, May 1. At question time in the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith said that Anglo German re lations were on a footing enabling a frank and friendly discussion of matters of mutual interest. Reuter wires from Berlin that Herr Kiderlen, in77 words
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Article64 1912-05-01 7 Mr. Churchill Moves Second Reading. Rbutbb»' Telbobax. London, May 1. Mr. Churchill, moving the second reading of the Home Rule Bill said Home Rule had never been a separatist movement. The present demand was moderate and reasonable. Never before had so little been asked, but never64 words
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Article31 1912-05-01 7 Rioter's Tblbobam. London, Maj 1. The beard of control has appointed Fry, Foster, and Shuter to select the English teams for the Test matches. Fry is elected captain.31 words
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Article24 1912-05-01 7 IUI'TBK S IELEGRAX. London, April 30. Brigadier General Hickmann has been ap pointed to tho command of the Cape of Good Hope.24 words
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Article32 1912-05-01 7 I 'Li. O3TASIATISCHH LLOYD TbLIORAH. Berlin, April 80. A report from Brussels says the Hanyanger Steel Company has asked the Belgian finance group for an advance of thirty millions.32 words
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Article417 1912-05-01 7 A correspondent sends us the following interesting note:— Apropos of the illness of Senior Asst. Surgeon Bruce of Penang and his possible retirement after 31 years' service, as was recently repotted iv one of your issues, it might not be altogether uninteresting to recall to mind certain417 words
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Article40 1912-05-01 7 Sir David Gill. X.C.8., K.R.S., hassuoceodod Lord Croinci' as President of tlio Research Defence Society, and Lord Cromer, Mr. A. J. Halfour, Sir Edward El^ar, Mr. Kudyard Kipling, and Lord ltayleigb liavn oonseuted to be MM presidents of tlie nociety.40 words
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Article126 1912-05-01 7 QUIET {TONE AT TUESDAYS SALE. Another Fall in Prices Recorded. (Fbom Oem Own Cobrbspondbht.) London, April 80. The Fortnightly Auction was very quiet to-day. Six hundred and ninety tons of Plantation was offered (606 tons Malayan) against 747 tons (647 tons Malayan) at the last auction. The126 words
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Article528 1912-05-01 7 Unanimous Verdict Against the Accused. At the Singapore Assizes, yesterday afternoon, the trial of the four accused on charges of murder and gang robbery came to a con elusion and sentences were passed by the Chief Justice, Sir W. 11. Hyndman Jones. The accused were Leong528 words
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Article78 1912-05-01 7 The thirty-third auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held on April 80. There were offered for gale 32,423 lbs. and there were sold 20,348 lbs. The prioes realized were as follows: Sheil No. 1 Smoked W-i to $264 lus ki-.l 246 262 Crepe No. 178 words
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Article178 1912-05-01 7 Ttio Central China Post Icarus from the Hankow reconstruction office that General Li has promised $5,000,000 to start the reconstruction work. The money may be taken by instalments from tho Bureau of Finance at Wuchang. Un April 13 General Li sent a despatch to urge the178 words
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Article1075 1912-05-01 7 THE WHOLE CAPITAL RAISED BY DEBENTURES. Six Per Cent. Interest Guaranteed. It is rather amusing to contrast the conditions upon which a rubber proposition is submitted to the local public now with those which were common two years ago. In place of reckless assertion and grotesque valuation there1,075 words
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Article10 1912-05-01 7 Pajam.— lB.ooo lbs. Changkat Sordang.— B,3B2 Us.10 words
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Article520 1912-05-01 7 Fresh Charges of Defrauding The Treasury. Fresh charges of criminal breach of trust were opened in the third police court yesterday afternoon when Lim Tye Keng, tbe expolice cashier, was again brought before the magistrate for preliminary enquiry. Mr. G. S. Carver conducted the case for520 words
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Article381 1912-05-01 7 Case Against Shipowner and Master Postponed. The present pressure of criminal prosecutions in the local courts neoest itated the postponement, yesterday afternoon, of an important case in the District Court. Captain W. L. Gardner, master of the steamer Hong Mob (acting in the absence on leave of381 words
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Article34 1912-05-01 7 The following were the prices of rubber realised by public auction at the Malacca Mart yesterday Sheet No. 1 |M M Sheet No. 2 247-75 Scrap crepe 213-50 Bark crepe 211-1034 words
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Article85 1912-05-01 7 The Registrar and Counsel arranged the list of else* for the May sittings of the Supreme Court, yesterday, but there were not many changes from those fixed for hearing last month. New cases entered on the list for future hearing include suits brought by F. K uteri85 words
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Article254 1912-05-01 7 PORTE REFUSES TO REOPEN THE DARDANELLES. > Position Regarded Seriously. Rbcter'r Tblboram. London, April 30. Reuter wires from Constantinople that tho Turkish Foreign Minister has informed the ambassadors that tbo Porte regretted that it was unable to comply with the request to reopen the Dardanelles in view254 words
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Article179 1912-05-01 7 HOUSE OF COMMONS DISCUSSES DISPOSAL. Probable Needs of the Navy. Rn tbr's Tblbobab). Ijondun, April 30. There is much interest in tbo disposal of the 6J millions of surplus from the last financial year. Mr. Lloyd Gcorgu intimated in the House of Commons yesterday that part179 words
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Article104 1912-05-01 7 Betting and Starters for the Two Thousand. REUTEB's TKLKiiKAM. London, April .'lO. Newmarket course betting on the Two Thousand 11 to 10 against White Star. Other betting on the race is evens on White Star, 9 to 2 against Sweeper and Hallcross, 7 to 1 against Jingling Geordie,104 words
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Article34 1912-05-01 7 Kkitkk's Telegram. London, April 30. In the Queen's Club covered courts lawn tonnis championships, Wilding and Doust defeated Ritchie and Gobert, the holders, by 6 1 6 4 10 124-6 6-2.34 words
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Article30 1912-05-01 7 Ksotir'b Tslbubam. London, April 80. Renter wires from Tokio that the Übari coal mine has been wrecked by an explosion and 24J workpeople are hopelessly entombed.30 words
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Article313 1912-05-01 8 Notes in General. On the Esplanade last evening, the first elevens of the B.C.C. and The Buffi met at hockey, the Kentishmen winning in a fine game by two goals to one. Golf. Oarrlson Golf Club. The following is the result of tho halfyearly competition for the Law313 words
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Article285 1912-05-01 8 Kdward Terry, in his early days on the stage, once managed to save £12. He was taken by a chance acquaintance, the Daily Chronicle relates, to one of the gambling dens that then throve in the vicinity of Covent Garden, just to see the others play. Ho285 words
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Article111 1912-05-01 8 An army of nnllril^ d playwrights an 1 antliorx will be inspired to feverish activity by the sin-cms which lias been won so quickly by Mr. M.i"'l. n iM Hastings, the author of Tliu New Bkm." Since this remarkably ironic farce was produced at the Royalty Theatre, London, the tluatre111 words
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Article400 1912-05-01 8 The Penang Municipality and the Hospital. At the last meeting of the Municipality at Penang, the President said he pot on the agenda an item referring to the quarantine camp because it was a matter of considerable importance, and he thought there should be an opportunity for discussion400 words
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Article357 1912-05-01 8 Administration of Tan Soon Tiong Estate. In the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice Sir W. 11 Hyndman Jones, the hearing was cumuicnced of a probate action in which Low Cliye Neo, adruinistratrix of Tan Soon Tiling, deceased, sue I Messrs. Kirn Seng357 words
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171 1912-05-01 8 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindl} t ivour us with the London prioe* they have received this morning Quotations. Middle middli Paicss. Pk. Allagar* 8/- Labus 9 3 Auylu Malays 111 Lauadronsp.p. 50,3 p. Anglo-Java* 7 6 Ledbury* 58 .9 Anglo Juhorc*171 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement48 1912-05-01 8 OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT. We let our Wines and Spirit] apeak for themselves. Tbeir quality is our bust advertisement. We oanoot particularly rrosmmond only one artiole beoiuse each gives tbe bes; value at the price. Garner, Quelch Co, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881. 38-0 35-9-1248 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-01 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood*' Great I'uppuriiiint Caret8 words
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Advertisement570 1912-05-01 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BAY WALER GELDIN6 FOR SALE. For sale. Bay Waler (Hiding, 14-1, aged, rood back, believed sound, 1200. Apply E. J Ktrover, Brd Brahman*, Alexandra Barracks. 15 a 60LD CURB CHAIN BRACELET LO >T. Loit. April 80, in tbe Bjtaoira Gardens, (♦old Cnrb Chain Bracelet. Reward on returning to570 words
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Advertisement745 1912-05-01 8 NOTICE. IN THE 600D8 OF FRANCIS GILBERT WILSON. DECEABED. PURSUANT to section 48 of tbe Convry ancing and Law of Property Ordinaoee VI of lt-86, NOTICE IS HERBBY GIVEN, tbat all crtditors and other person* having *ny claims or demands upon or against tbe Estate of Francis Gilbert Wilton, late745 words
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Advertisement676 1912-05-01 8 RAFFLEBHOTEL SPECIAL TIFFINS DINNERS ON RACE DAYS. lmt day, rviay T. BALL AFTER DINNER. Buffs' Band in attendance. 2nd day, May 9. BALL AFTER DINNER. Parisian Trio in attendance. 3rd day, May 11. BALL AFTER DINNER. Buffs' Band in attendance. QC A TREAT TO THE MUSIC-LOVING PUBLIC." in Uj 2£676 words
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Advertisement286 1912-05-01 9 Jas. CHRISTIE, Premier Turf Accountant, SINGAPORE, Attend* All Meetings F. M.S., JAVA, STRAITS, BANGKOK. NOW TRANSACTING BUSINESS ON THB SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. WIN OR PLACE. DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES. TREBLES 2,000 TO 3O ON RACES 2, 3, 6. nsro LI3VCITOffice No. 4, The Arcade. Cv And286 words
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Advertisement603 1912-05-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO S Royal Mall Staamahip UN. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via Cbina. Japan, Canada and tie United States. Route from Hoagkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe. Yokohama, Victoria and Vanoonver. R.M.S. Bmpress of India" Twin scre w R.M.S." Bmpress of Japan"603 words
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Advertisement516 1912-05-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH MOM STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. APCAR LINE Of BTEAMERB. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander "J*»*»" 8,018 A. Stewart Gbmobt Apoab 4,800 J. B. Drake516 words
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Advertisement193 1912-05-01 9 Gramophones WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THK NEWEST AND IMPROVED MODELS. AND NOW HAVE THE FINEST DISPLAY IN SINOAPORE. Price, from $25 to $150. Cash or Easy Terms. ONLY XO BE HAD FROM ROBINBON PIANO CO., LTD. USED BY His Majesty King George V. Asiatic Petroleum Co., S.S., Ld SINGAPORE. PENANG.193 words
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Advertisement475 1912-05-01 10 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board Off DINOtOMI O. A. Diriiiob, Esq., Chairman A. H Fair, Esq., Managing Director, Pma Kowtis, M, 0.a., Chitf Med. Ofßocr F. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allah Esq. Tow Noam Pab, Bsq. Oms Soob Tbb, Bsq. KaooSi475 words
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Advertisement282 1912-05-01 10 INBURAWCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE OOMMNV OF lAUM. BITABUMBD 1883. ■aVk Inturanos in Force, over |41,»M,»M.N New Business, 1810, o*er...|s,S4B,BtS.M Larga Net Supplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding elaima. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans Settlements, etc., madolooally Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth Baitera Asia. THB282 words
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Advertisement528 1912-05-01 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTBK Paid up Capital ia MAN) Shares of taa each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund «1,M 0,000 Reserve Liabilitf ol Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. Tbe London Oily Midland Bank. Ltd. National Baak of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORB BRANCH. Current Account*528 words
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Advertisement552 1912-05-01 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE 00. LTD NO. IT ANO 68. KLINO BTRBBT Established 190 T. Capital paid np ♦1.000,000 o.' Reaerve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 OOUBT OF DIHBCTORS. 1. Tarn Taoa Joom S. Sim Kit Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sana T, Teo Hoc Lai I. Laow552 words
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Advertisement636 1912-05-01 10 SALES JY AUCTION. MESSRS. H L CQGHLAN CO. S FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES Of Furniture and Effects Saturday, May 4.— At 17, Niven Road. Saturday, May 18 —At Burnside," Tanglin Road V1 4 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Auction Sale of HIGH CLASS TEAK FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, AT BURN8IOB," TANGLIN ROAD, On Saturday, May636 words
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Article1018 1912-05-01 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The equipment of the touriug car cannot be considered to be complete without the hood and windscreens, states The Motor. Of these there are a great variety offered to the motorist, from which a suitble selection can be made. There are1,018 words
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Article51 1912-05-01 11 Messrs. Whitfield, King, and Co., Ipswich, state tbat a Chinese official decree was sent out on March 14 ordering the current stamps to be overprinted with four Chinese characters signifying Chinese Republic." Tin" stamps have been issued and will remain in use until a permanent new Republican stamp can be51 words
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Article35 1912-05-01 11 Mr. A. Ferris, who lives alone on the Wick estate at Wickford, Essex, being taken ill in the night, got his gun and from his bod fired it off every minute until a doctor arrived.35 words
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Advertisement335 1912-05-01 11 WOLSELEY Messrs Vickerp, Ltd. The Car which Embodies the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of colt. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of Design. Absolute Reliability. SOLE AGENTS, 5.3. F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. A. Few Reasons Why You Should Buy a. FORD BECAUSE335 words
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Advertisement42 1912-05-01 11 (iood Cough Medicine for Children. When buying a cough medicino for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy in most effectual for colds, croup and whooping cough and that it contains no harmful drug. For salo by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement290 1912-05-01 11 DUNLOP W^jiJjfP^B^!^ The Earl of Harrington writing regarding thi Tyres m[ on his 25 HP. Hudson V\ f 1 111 Elvaston Castle, Derby. YA VA The Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and I 111 been more satisfactory, than any others yV that I have ever used, and I have tried290 words
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Advertisement40 1912-05-01 11 MOTOR GARS Now in Stock. 18-20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metal lurgique. 14 De Dion. 12 Waverley (2-seater) 9 De Dion (2-seater) FOR PARTICULARS. APPLY TO A. C. HARPER CO., Kuala Lumpur, OB THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Singapore. 38-U-* KM40 words
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Advertisement471 1912-05-01 12 TRY E»«r» drop lukniiln (i) J Motor Oil Cooled Cylinders StUky:- r SHARPE, ROSS CO,, I imu.d SINGAPORE. J r YOU WILL LIKE IT. It prevents Wear and Tear of Bearings. WAHT3. LOAN WANTEO. t4,0C0 loan wanted on Rubber Plantation in F.H.S. 80 acres fully planted, 2| years old Land471 words
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Advertisement329 1912-05-01 12 WANTS. UNFURNISHED HOUSE WANTEO. A small compound house with stable, not very far from town. Entry June or July. Apply Box 18, c/o Straits Times. 23 1 o MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN WANTEO. Wanted, a first-class mechanical draughts mac, versed in machine shop practice, for works in Selangor. dive salary required and329 words
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Advertisement432 1912-05-01 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICEB TO LEI. With immediate entry, first and- second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Gotbrie AGo. Ltd. 1-4 HOUSES TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 20 and 66, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Sob, Change Alley. 11l o HOUSE TO LET432 words
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Advertisement372 1912-05-01 12 ARTICLES FOB BALE. IRON MFEB FOB SHU PRIVATELY. Five new Austrian iron sales and stands by B. Font, Vienna. On view at oor sale-room. POWELL CO.. Auctioneer*. «4 n REVOLVIN6 ORE DRYER FOR SALE. For Sale, one Revolving Ore Dryer, siae 80 inches and 40 inches by 20 feet, complete372 words
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Advertisement630 1912-05-01 12 NOTICES. OMDUMMN. Tbe proposed auction sale of this property is postponed. POWELL CO., A notion^™. 124 v ASBOCIATIONOF_ENGINEERS. NOTICE. There will be a Special Meeticg of the Association on Thursday, May 2, at 9 p.m. sharp, to consider the question of an increase of wages for all sea-going Engineers sailing630 words
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Advertisement505 1912-05-01 12 NOTICES. KMM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS ■wtaipal C4.trMrt.rt Telephone No. 421. 108* 100, Market Street INTERNATIONAL RUBBER EXPOSITION. NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1912. Intending exhibitors are informed that Mr. Leonard Wray, 1. 50., has been appointed official representative in London and New York of the Federated Malay State? and that all enquire*505 words
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Miscellaneous230 1912-05-01 12 Straits JDimes. AD7KRTIBBMBNT RATBB.— Miseellane obi wants of every description are inner* ad at the prepaid rate of II per tout lines (or one or two insertions. Notiot* of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II eaoh insert 10 a For p.p.c. oards, on page 8, 12.230 words
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