The Straits Times, 23 May 1912
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Title Section13 1912-05-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.881 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MAY 23. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement122 1912-05-23 1 NOTE OUR SPECIAL JUST RECEIVED D I S ALj A i Of PARIS MILLINERY ON fi THURSDAY. I FRIDAY. I SATURDAY. I MAY 23. I MAY 24. MAY 25. 9 Tour visit will be greatly appreciated. I Jili KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. KAHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE I THE TRUSSED CONCRETE122 words
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Advertisement16 1912-05-23 1 Asparagus A Carefully selected from the delicious growths of CALIFORNIA. SOLE IMPORTERS: J. Travers Sons, LIMITED.16 words
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Advertisement244 1912-05-23 1 f ROBINSON GO. JUST UNPACKED New Double-Sided ZONOPHONE 700 different pieces to select IQ-in $1.20 each 12-in $2 each :new records |SP|l| the latest Madame Clara Butt. Madame Kirkby Lunn. Messrs Evan Williams, John McCormack, W. Hyde. PIANOFORTE RECORDB by Paderewski, Wilhelm Backhaus and Mark Hambourg VIOLIN RECORDS by Kubeiik.244 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-23 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER Sol* Aftenta ADAMSON GILFiLLAN. am co no10 words
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Article937 1912-05-23 2 PECULIAR PROPERTIES OF THE TIMBER. Reasons for High Value. Even men acquainted with the diffioultlm of working heavy timber will generally express surprise when they first bear of the prices which teak of good length and qnality commands in the European market", nay* The Times. Their natural937 words
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Advertisement269 1912-05-23 2 TRADE 4 A A \(.ANO E^ M A RK v MINM F< 1 Tonic Wine I for Body, Brain and Frj Restorative after f\ Keeps you Fit kj Obtainable of all (A* I principal Pharmacittt r ■RJ -q^ Bi rrol'ghs Wellcome 4 Co., London <%v\ mm -"-1 MwYOB* Montr. ai269 words
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Advertisement79 1912-05-23 2 Muscular Rheumatism. When your shoulder is so lame that every movement of your arm pains you severely you may know that you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and massaging the affected parts with tho palm of the hand at each application. Do79 words
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Advertisement246 1912-05-23 2 JJ&S JOHN JAMESONS WHISKBY unequalled for flavour and purity. Guaranteed to be PURE POT STILL WHISKEY Famous for over 1 00 years. John Jameson A Sort Ltd., Dublin. DtMtiller, to H.M. The King. PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS AND STUDIO. Developing: PrintingNeatly Executed KONG filie CHIOSB A CO No. 103 and 104, North246 words
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Advertisement124 1912-05-23 2 A Kingly Drink with a Kingly Title. Jfifflj[3Gan/6F/ Scotch T&htsfd' j ONB Of THE PRINCII-AL IdAMPS OF the Distillers Company, f td., """"ErjNe'ijivCH. SCOTL^D." Agmts KATZ BROS., UM\in), iINGAI'ORE. VICTORIA LUX 150 Candiepower Kerosene Lamp. NO PRESSURE T BRILLIANT LIGHT SIMPLE INEXPLOSIVE ECONOMICAL-AUTOMATIC BURNS ONLY ONE QUART I COMMON KEROSENE124 words
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Article778 1912-05-23 3 Nobodies' Club." MEETING PLACE FOR EAST AND WEST. Progress of the Scheme. The Nobodies" Club," of which Professor A. W. Bickerton is temporary president, has received enthusiastic support all over the country, says the Evening Standard. A meeting of the provisional committee has been held, and a definite code of778 words
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Article189 1912-05-23 3 London has for so long been a great city, property within its borders has for so long been oat of reach for most of us, that, while one may envy and admire, one's sighs are idle, says Canada. Not so in Canada, whose greatest cities were189 words
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Advertisement444 1912-05-23 3 The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Established 1868. Th« flrajt Life Asiurtnoa Offloo in the World to apply the NonForfeiture Prinoiple to PolietsM. A MUTUAL OFFICE NO SHAREHOLDERS ALL PROFITS BELONG TO POLICYHOLOERB. Annual Income (1911) »1 0,960,1 38.00. Fund* $57,434,777.00. Claims Paid *45,5a0,853.00. L STATEMENT Bihowing the444 words
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Advertisement50 1912-05-23 3 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cures of colds. It can always be depended' upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement506 1912-05-23 3 SUFFERED WITH ECZEJA2O YEARS On Limbs. Spots Size of Six-Penny Piece. Very Scurfy and Swollen Itched Badly. Scratching Made Them Bleed, Used Cuticura Ointment and Is Now Quite Well. **I am more than thankful for all the Mnent that 1 rewired from tha uae of t Cuticura Otatrornt. In my506 words
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Advertisement326 1912-05-23 3 1k A ana. ■■karaM Rool kf a BmcW. °4 Mi Caaatatai fl «m m «*v W W*> r 111 I > U "> '"awn woa TW rica IlUDljitlUlll -4«--p— -H» R-fas i-* ■••■rsti »l m,w /MXV taib a ia ika ataa. ol aar tm* witUrt naU.. ■wkeraM i. both mi^iinui326 words
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Advertisement599 1912-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORT 9, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Com*, Persian Gulf, Oontuieiitakl ana Amorican Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1919 O*ti»*rd [for Ohima.)599 words
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Advertisement657 1912-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n/v.k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD, EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortninbtly service is maintained b 9 twoen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-wmiw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted657 words
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Advertisement705 1912-05-23 4 BTEAMER MIUMB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Bereerah, Tringgsna Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, B»n«nara Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Sinsora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsoan Chumpon 'f akn, Kohl»k ana Bangkok. OIM Departur* S p.m. a.*. NATUNA May SB VUGALA May 96 May 29 mm ASDANO May705 words
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Advertisement516 1912-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, HAMBURC AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD MUTICH D»MPFMBIF» mh«tm£B. "UMi tmum*. Combined Service. The steamers of them Comptniea maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort nightly lor Havre and Hamburg and once a month lor516 words
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Advertisement612 1912-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N D L Norddeut&chor Lioyd, Bremtn IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamer* of this Company nail fortnightly from Brenii n, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sooth ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (munrcting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,612 words
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Article137 1912-05-23 5 PIXTURES Thursday, May 93. lieh Water, 1 44 a.m.. 4.19 p.m. B. I. homoward mail closas. Friday, «ayi(. High Water. 2.51 a.m., 5.36 p.m. Knopiro D»y PatPt M^tinon, 6 p.m. Spore Autornobilo Club, meeting, 5.15 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail due. Saturday, May 25 High Water,137 words
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101 1912-05-23 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JONG PAGAR Bisi Wbakf Basin— Nil. Kmt W, SaonoM No. I— Teesta, Fultala. Sa»as Wuu- Nil. Maim W. Sict. No. 2— riling, Blomfontein. 8-Kllora. 4— Nil. 6-Nl. Hye Ltov. Darvel. I Niw Doci T101 words
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Article92 1912-05-23 5 Arrivals. Per str. Hye Leon?. May 22. From Kuantan Miss Macbride Miss Mo we Messrs. Lucas and C'hoo Chin Yong. Per str. Hudiing. May 28. From Sarwak Mr. and Mrs. Neubroaner, Mrs Morton and Child, Revd C. Beamish. Per str. Klang, May 28.— From Penang Via ports:92 words
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Article198 1912-05-23 5 To-DAT Malacca and Mnir Kaka pm Port Dii'ksoo aal Port Swjtti'nliam ~.-,acn"r 8 pm Pooang and M<vlau Ga!yp«o 3 pm Malacca and Hamn H.>ck lice t pm Billitno, Batavia. otc. 1> > EaCl'rur.nt; and Ma-Iras, taking mails (or Europe, etc., via Bombay Teota 4 pm Ponang, Rangoon198 words
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Article168 1912-05-23 5 The Imp. German miii steamer Derfflinger left Penaog at 2 a.m., to day, and may be expected to arrive here to morrow morning. Sbe will probably bedepatcbod for Hongkong, Shanghai, T-ioyta'i, Kobe and Yokohama, on Saturday, tticiJtb iaat., at 8 a.m. The I). I. contract packet steamer168 words
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Article478 1912-05-23 5 Latest Arrivals. Al-ia. OsT. etr. 8228 tons, Capt Habel May 22. From Hamburg, April 9. G.c. B, McvirAi'j. For U'kong, M »y 28. W. Itloeiufontoin, Brit. str. 2958 tons, Captain Pattison, May 21. From Now York, April 9. G.c McAiiater .V Co. For Manila, M»y 23. Wharf. Brasilia,478 words
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Article244 1912-05-23 5 Finance Commerce. •XGHANOE Hmuakori, Mat 5d3 11,8 O» LoaDoa— Bank 4 m's I/',*, Demand 2,4-,-, Private 8 m/s 8/4;;, I m.'s «/4£ On G»»m»T— Bank d/d Ufty Private Im> 242* On Fu»c»— Buk d/d »4 Private I k/b Oa iMOu-Rank T. T. 1744 Private M d/s ITS Oa BoassoMo— Bank244 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article164 1912-05-23 5 Value Beyer* Sellrr* 10 10 Bolal Tia 10 10 Broum 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kinta Tin 41 41 Labai Mioer 10 10 Malacca Tin I/- P»haD« Coosol 41 41 PenpkaleD j! jJ^PnsiDK Bahra 41 41 Piaifiiisa" 10 10 Rahman Uyd^A1 M\ Rilnnu Tia 4.86 4.C0 200 115 375164 words
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Article573 1912-05-23 5 ■roe a ioJae Bayer* Seller* 3/- All*K»' 8/5 >• a/. Anido Mai»y 16/- 16,8 i/ If Batons M»;»k» 2/4 2 10 II 41 Bftta C»Te* 12 15 0 18 0.0 El 41 BatuTiRB 8.1C0 817.0 Bl 41 EuhitKajan* 2.13.9 2.19 .0 xd tl 41 Bokit LintanR 4.6 0 4.1573 words
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Article117 1912-05-23 5 Issue 5 Value Bayers Sellers 41 41 Rleotrio Tramways 8 0 8,9 10 10 Fnaer Ne*»e 60.90 61 03 100 Howarth Bnkime (0.00 LOO 7% Pre« 02.60 07.60 100 100 K»ti Bra, Def. 180.00 100 100 S% Cam. Prct norn 10 10 Msynard k Co. 26.00 100 100 h117 words
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Article43 1912-05-23 5 Buyers Selletc Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 par Ri!ey.Hargroaves6% •284,000 2}2 Singapore Blectrio Tramways 5% 4800,000 Spore Munioipal 5 11,878,000 nom. Buyers Sellen Spore Municipal 4|% oi 1907 11,800,000 T% Spore Munioipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Munioipal 4% 1802,900 par43 words
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Advertisement47 1912-05-23 5 Coughing. snocKing, spitting, wheezing, Hands too hot, and fut near freezing, I'd no pleasure htandwg, walking, LyiDg, sitting, hilooi, talking. Vi i y high was my tomp rature, I just took Woods' Great I'dppermiut Cure, Then I |;ot relief, 'twas pleasant Merely with mo to be present.47 words
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Advertisement299 1912-05-23 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 1 At Holroyd, Syed Ali Road, teak household furniture, etc., property of A. P. WiUiamo, E«q at 4. May 25. -At Holroyd, Syed Ali Roa4, teak household furniture etc., property of A. P. Williams. Etq., at 1. May 28. At saleroom, freehold properties at299 words
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Advertisement450 1912-05-23 5 W. D. «Sb H. O. WILL'S Sweet (Sdestnut THE LATEST CUT PLUS TOBACCO In ilb. Airtight Tins PRICE PER TIN 9O cents. OBTAINABLE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., ROBINSON CO., KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED, WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW COMPANY, LIMITED. THORNE'S OLD VAT No. 4Scotch Whisky. Obtainable from HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., S" AUCTION450 words
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Advertisement314 1912-05-23 5 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8 CO.. ft LTD. THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8 N. CO.. LTD. BiTwam Fremant le Perth North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for the Kimborley Gold314 words
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Advertisement74 1912-05-23 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH To-Nitfht FOR A FEW NIGHTB ONLY. The Undefeated Champion at Ju-Jii.su Wrestling PROFESSOR YAMATO, will aooept any challenge, and will forfeit $2O if he fail* to defeat his Opponent In 1O minutem and $6O in IB minutes. Also anyone who defeats him in 15 minutes will receive74 words
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Obituary31 1912-05-23 6 Rowe. At the Nursing House, St. Thomas' Walk, Singapore, on May 22, Clara Mary Beatrice, beloved wife of C. Hawkswell Rowe, Construction Department, F.M.S. Railways, Seremban. 22 5 24 531 words
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606 1912-05-23 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MAY 23. THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. Mr. Awjaith, the Prime Minister, and Mr. Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, have left London for a tour in the Mediterranean. It is expected that they will meet and confer with Lord Kitchener while at Malta, and that606 words
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Article505 1912-05-23 6 We have no great faith in the strategical genius of Mr. Asquith and his brilliant young companion, but they are able men, and when experts differ, as undoubtedly the naval strategists do differ at present, such men must give the final decision. They could hardly do better than consult a505 words
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Article244 1912-05-23 6 It is with feelings of intense rogret that we bare beard of the death of Mr. C. B. Huckley, in London. Very seldom indeed does any community such as ours secure the life-long services of a man of bis type. He has grown old as a resident among as, follow244 words
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Article8 1912-05-23 6 Direct telegraphic communication with Penang, has been restored.8 words
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Article25 1912-05-23 6 The Shipping Office "and the Import and Kxport Office will be open for one hour only from 10 a.m., to 11 a.m., on Monday next.25 words
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Article20 1912-05-23 6 The Singapore Poultry and Dairy Farm have issued invitations for an inspection of the farm at Chancery Lane on Saturday.20 words
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Article26 1912-05-23 6 The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Simla is expected to arrive at Port Swettenham at noon to-day, and should arrive here at daylight on Saturday.26 words
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Article29 1912-05-23 6 The coconut palm has one peculiarity it never stands upright. A Malayan saying has it that He who hath beheld a straight coconut palm will surely live for ever.'29 words
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Article25 1912-05-23 6 At Powell and Cos saleroom on Tuesday afternoon the Netherlands India Government steam launch Marie was sold by auction to Mr. M. Abraham for 13,400.25 words
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Article35 1912-05-23 6 A Will be Law Student need do no more than address his communications to the Inner Temple, Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, or Grays' Inn, London. They are all in pretty close proximity to each other.35 words
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Article34 1912-05-23 6 The charge against Fanny Erliniciki who was charged in Penang with the theft of £120 and a gold cigarette case valued at £20, was withdrawn on Friday afternoon with the sanction of the Solicitor-General.34 words
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Article42 1912-05-23 6 The governor of Newman Gaol, Georgia, has given a convict sentenced to penal servitude for life a month's holiday on account of bis good conduct. He will be free to go where he chooses, and the governor will Day all his bills.42 words
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Article50 1912-05-23 6 Chinese residents of Manila are said to be prepared to invest pesos 500,000 in domestic loan bonds so soon as China can issue them. This Subscription has been engineered by Li Sum-ling, the young Hongkong journalist whom Mr. Gordon Bennett, of the New York Herald, once took under his wing.50 words
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Article62 1912-05-23 6 When a man was summoned at the Ste venage Sessions for not sending to school his son, whom he removed because of caning by the headmaster, Admiral Sir Thomas Feflowes, chairman of the Bench, said, When 1 was at school I was caned every Monday morning. We were proud of62 words
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Article73 1912-05-23 6 In connection with the Empire Diy celebrations at Victoria Theatre, a full dress rehearsal will be given to-night. The first public performance takes place to morrow at 5 p.m. and there will be a repetition on Saturday evening. Mrs. Gosling has trained the young artists to perfection and a most73 words
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Article76 1912-05-23 6 The long deferred extraordinary general meeting of the Perak Club was held in Taiping on Saturday, to pass the revised version of the accounts for the year ended December, 1911, and also to consider tho accountants' report on the investigation of the account of the Club for tbc period from76 words
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Article81 1912-05-23 6 A Crimean veteran, David Waller, 91 years of age, was married recently at Great Prington Church, Northants, to Miss Sewell who is 60, and for the past ten years has acted as Waller's housekeeper. Waller who is no longer able to walk, was wheeled to the altar. He was born81 words
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Article122 1912-05-23 6 At Batavia, on the 11th instant, a Dutch private Uijkenberg by name, made a murder ous attack on Capt. Strom. Rijkenberg was undergoing a fortnight's provost in the discipline room when Capt. Strom happened to go in there. The sight of the latter so incensed the private that he lunged122 words
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Article23 1912-05-23 6 Mr. Gillett, of the Revenue Survey Department, Seremban, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur as Assistant Superintendent of Revenue Surveys.23 words
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Article26 1912-05-23 6 Mr. W. H. Dinsmore, Acting Deputy Publio Prosecutor, Kuala Lumpur, has been appointed to act temporarily as Registrar, Supreme Court, in addition to his own duties.26 words
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Article38 1912-05-23 6 Captain A Quarter- master W. R. Stainforth, '2nd En. The Buffs, ban been granted sick leave from May 22 to November '21, 19 W, on recommendation of a Mtdical Board, with permission to proceed to the United Kingdom.38 words
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Article46 1912-05-23 6 Mr. Voules was not the only F.M.S. official t3 pass as a lawyer last term. Mr. Maurice^. Thunder also passed the Council of Legar Education Examination being first in order of merit, while Mr. P. A. F, David's name is to be found in class three.46 words
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Article44 1912-05-23 6 H. H. Tunku Mahmud, President of the State Council, Kedali, accompanied by Mr. Ward and Tuan Mat, arrived at Kuala Kangsar from Singapore on Wednesday and proceeded to the Istana Nagara where he is now a guest of 11. H. the Sultan of Perak.44 words
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Article82 1912-05-23 6 Koochow has lost one of its sjiasj former foreign residents in the person of Dr. Thomas Hennie, who has died at Aberdeen. Dr. Kttnnie, who took the MB, CM ,egr< lat the Aberdeen University in lH72uu<l tin- l>. in H7*>, had spent many years iv Kuochuw, whore he had been82 words
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Article81 1912-05-23 6 The death is announced of Mr. C. A. G. Hoare, late assistant on Gedoug Kstate, Bagan Serai, in the General Hospital, Penang on May 17. Deceased was admitted to hospital two or three weeks ago and had sub setjuently to be operated upon for abscess of the liver. He had81 words
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Article90 1912-05-23 6 The sudden death has occurred of -Mr. Thompson, engine driver, F.M.S. Railways, at Prai. Mr. Thompson worked his train from Prai to Taiping, and left for Prai with a return goods train. At Bagan Serai, he complained to his fireman of feeling unwell and on the journey drank several bottles90 words
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Article89 1912-05-23 6 Lord Mersey when a junior, had a large practice at judges'j udges' chambers, and there often met, and had long fights with Mr. Justice Field, a most able judge, who late in life became deaf, which made him very bad tempered at times. Une morning, when not in a good89 words
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Article84 1912-05-23 6 The Pttites Affiches (Paris) of a recent date contained the following General Society of Pawnbrokers in Morocco French Joint Stock Company in Formation Capital 500,000 francs- Head Office, Paris, 44, rue Notre Dame des Victoircs. Object The creation and exploitation of i'awnbroking establishments iMonts de l'iotei in84 words
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Article126 1912-05-23 6 Reporting on Mexico's undeveloped seacoast industries, the American Consul at Vera Cruz states that there seems to be practically no limit to the extent of the business which cculd be built up in tho Mexican oyster trade at a fine return to tho investor. The salt water lagoons126 words
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Article236 1912-05-23 6 The Financier and Bullionist writos: The increased demand for European clothing in China in consequence of the change in fashion amongst tho intelligent Chinese in favour of European styles, has made itself plainly fait in the Russian clothing trade, particularly in goods called roadyuiadcs. The chaugo has236 words
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Advertisement133 1912-05-23 6 CHAMPAGNES. Oufaut Filset Cle (Cpernay). Paul Dommlep Co. Irroy Co., Ex Sec, Extra Quality. Lanson Pere et Fils. Due de Montebello, Maximum Sec Giesler, I xtra Superior, Dry. Bollinger, Dry. IN MAGNUMS. QUARTS. PINTB AND HALF-PINTS. PRICES FROM CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Sole Agents. i\ Walker's xm Whiskies. 9 Black Label,133 words
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Advertisement197 1912-05-23 6 PICTURES AND MYSTERIES AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT (FOB A SHOUT SIASOS) OF PROFEMOR DBMMY The King of Entertainers and Entertainer of Kings. The Acknowledged King of Mystery Touring the Orient with his Huge and most Extensive Paraphernalia of the Latest Wonders in NECROMANCY AM KfMMLMV ABBISTBD BY197 words
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Advertisement13 1912-05-23 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article177 1912-05-23 7 PUBLICATION OF A BRITISH BLUE BOOK. Praise (or Sir J. N. Jordan. Riutih's Tbleoram. London, May 23 A bluobook on China covoring the period from October 1911 to tho end of December 1911 is published. It relates to the rebellion and includes tho Anglo-French exchange of views, both177 words
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Article256 1912-05-23 7 RENEWAL OF ATTACKS ON THE KAISER. Comparison With England. Rhitek's Thlbobaii. London, May 22. The Reichstag has read the new army and navy bills a third time. London, May 2.'). The Budget Commttee of the Reichstag has sanctioned a supplementary estimate for Kiauchau of O-'iO.OOO marks to cover256 words
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Article90 1912-05-23 7 Remarkable Victory For Roosevelt. Rbctbu's Telboram. London, May 22. There is heavy voting in the presidential primary elections in Ohio, especially in tho cities, where tho voting is largely pro Taft. The farmers, who are supposed to favour ■MHMH are behind with their oornplauting and aro not voting90 words
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Article51 1912-05-23 7 KbCTBBI TBLBORAM. London, May 22. Mr. Konar-Law addressed live thousand I ni. hh ist- at Glasgow, and dealt with tho causes of industrial unrest. One remedy was co partnership, but the State could do much by a clmngu of the fiscal system. He attacked the Homo Rule51 words
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Article37 1912-05-23 7 Kkutik's Telegram. I.ondon, May 22. Router wires from Mogador that tribesmen in Sus Agloo districts have proclaimed M.tluiniu Sultan of the Sus district. The movement is uuti -French, and is supported by influential KttiUx.37 words
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Article93 1912-05-23 7 Sir Edward Grey and Petition to the Czar. Rectbb's Telbokam. London, May 22. At question time in the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said he would publish a full report of the Malecka trial. Meanwhile he could only say that the report went to show that,93 words
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Article66 1912-05-23 7 Appointment of an Inquiry Court. Recter's Tblboram. London, Ma; 12. Mr. Buxton in the House of Commons an nonnced the appointment of a court of enquiry into the dispute in the port of London. London, May 23. Mr. MacKenna announced that the dock dispute court will consist66 words
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Article37 1912-05-23 7 A Windfall for the London School. Recter's Tblboram. London, May 22. Sir William Bennett has given the London School of Tropical Medicine £'10,000 bequeathed to him by Lord Wandsworth for the purpose of medical research.37 words
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Article82 1912-05-23 7 A Claim Which May Disturb All Europe. Rbctbr's Telboram. London, May 23. The Italian commanders hav»r informed the inhabitants of islands in the Aegean Sea now occupied that they will not be re -occupied by the Turks, anyhow on the same conditions as before. DaK O«TASIATI3CHB LLOTD82 words
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Article14 1912-05-23 7 Rbutbr's Telbokam. London, May 22. Captain Amundsen has arrived at Monte Video.14 words
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Article34 1912-05-23 7 Rfcteb's Tblroram. London, May 22. It is announced that Lord Haldane is making his annual holiday in Germany, which the coal strike compelled him to postpone. Ho docs not visit Berlin.34 words
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Article46 1912-05-23 7 KBCTBR 3 IBLEORAM. London, May 22. The death of Sir Julius Wernher, of Wernher, Beit and Company is announced. He was aged 62. Dai Ostasiatiscbb Llotd Tblboram. Berlin, May 21. The death at Monte Carlo is announced of Count Osten-Sacken, the Russian Ambassador at Horlin.46 words
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Article76 1912-05-23 7 1 >nn OsrAsuTis. hi Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, May 21. The Kaiser has sent a message of condolence to the Duke of Cumberland on the death of his son, and the Empress has expressed hoi sympathy with the female members of tho family. Prinoe August Wilhulm and76 words
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Article18 1912-05-23 7 Km inn's Tblrobam. London, May 23. Tho House of Commons has adjourned until June 4.18 words
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Article13 1912-05-23 7 Bukit K. 8.— 2,108 lbs. Seuibrong— s64 lbs. (corrected return.)13 words
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Article84 1912-05-23 7 Land purchase in Vienna seems to be a good investment, for in the course of thirty year the value of ground in the centre of the city has quadrupled. In the St. Kticnne quarter, for example, land purchased for 1,000 kroner the square metre, now sells for 2,1)00 kroner, and84 words
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Article1210 1912-05-23 7 FOLLOWING A SHORT ILLNESS IN LONDON. The Friend of the Children. Profound regret was caused among all circles in Singapore today when it became known that Mr. Charles Barton Buckley wai no more. Cables from Mr. Buckley's brother conveyed the sad intelligence that, be passed1,210 words
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Article1589 1912-05-23 7 PEREGRINATIONS OF A QUEEN'S PEARLS. Cross-examination of Mr. Margrett. A plain deal box, with red seals impressed on either side, and a strip of paper on which were fattened two Oriental pearls weighing tome seventeen or eighteen grains, were the chief exhibits at the Assize* yesterday afternoon1,589 words
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Article112 1912-05-23 7 (Fbom Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 22. At a meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., yesterday, the shareholders approved of a proposal to issue 1100,000 new capital. Five thousand shares will be offered to present shareholders at par. Mr. R. P. Brash, who presided, said it112 words
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Article102 1912-05-23 7 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 22. A deputation of the bullock carters who have been on strike to-day waited on Mr. W. Peel, President of the Municipal Commissioners, Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, Registrar of Hackney Carriages, and Mr. George Macbain, of Messrs. Boustead and Co.,102 words
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Article73 1912-05-23 7 (From a Malacca Corbbspohdbmt). Malacca, May 2!. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Pant in London yesterday was 4/7 J per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4.10} sellers. The market is quiet. The73 words
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Article161 1912-05-23 7 It soeuiH that the Osiris prize of 100,000 francs, of which the fire academies forming the Institute of France are the patrons, will not be awarded this yoar. The first time it •as allocated to Dr. Koux, of the Pasteur Institute; on the second occasion161 words
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Article118 1912-05-23 7 DEBATE ON BOARD OF TRADE DEFAULT. International Conference Probable. Raima's Tbleoram. London, May 22. The House of Commons is discussing the vote for the Board of Trade and there have been criticisms of the marine department in connection with life saving. Mr. Buxton said the government118 words
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Article88 1912-05-23 7 PROPOSALS TO ADD ANOTHER DREADNOUGHT. Pay and Pensions to be Improved. Keotbb's Telegram. Loadon, May 22. The Morning Post says it is understood that the question of adding a Dreadnought to the naval estimates is under discuiisiou by the Admiralty, which is also considering the rendering of the88 words
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Article79 1912-05-23 7 SHARP PROTESTS BY MINERS FEDERATION. Government Action Demanded. Reuters Telegram. London, May 2:S. The coal question has been reopened by the Miners' Federation, yesterday afternoon, strongly protesting against the awards not giving underground workers a living wage, while some of the chairmen of the district boards hadReuter - 79 words
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Article58 1912-05-23 7 Sentences in the Conspiracy Cases. Rruibr's Teleuram. London, May 2:t. Mrs. Pankhuret and Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence have boon sentenced to nine months' imprisonment for conspiracy in connection with suffragette riots. The jury recommended them to leniency. Mrs. Lawrence in a closing speech raised her hands, and exclaimed58 words
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Article20 1912-05-23 7 Rbctbr's Tblbguam. London, May 22. M. Delcasse has declined nomination for the presidency of the French Chamber.20 words
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Article43 1912-05-23 7 Rbotbr's Tblboram. London, May 22. licuter wires from New York that there is a serions situation in the Oriente province of Cuba as the result of a Negro rising. Troops have been despatched, but the Government is very reticent.43 words
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Article41 1912-05-23 7 Rbctbr's Tblbqram. London, May 22. The Derbyshire v. Lancashire match was abandoned without points. The Kent v. Yorkshire match was drawn. The Australians beat M.C.C. by five wickets. The Oxford v. South African match at Oxford was drawn.41 words
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Article58 1912-05-23 7 Dbr Ostasiatischi Lloyd Telboram. Rerlin, May 22. A well-known international group of banks is said to be prepared to grant China a loan of £10,000,000 till autumn, against one year's Treasury bonds, provided tho Oovernmont allows the lenders ta control certain revenues. Other loans up to sixty58 words
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Article971 1912-05-23 8 The Governor Presents the Ann al Awards. Another of those enj >ya'jle entertainments provided at tho annual distribution of prizes to tho scholars of 1! ifll Girls' School, took place this moiuiuj; when lI.E. the Governor Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., attended and 1111.1,- Mm presentations. There was971 words
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Article553 1912-05-23 8 Recognition by Admiral Charles Beresford. Lord Charles ltensford, writing to The Tmiiih .hi April 21, says.— ln the late appalling disaster to tho Titanic, perhaps the greatest in maritime history, attention has rightly boen called to the bravery, resolution, and chivalrous gallantry of Captain Smith, the officers,553 words
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Article505 1912-05-23 8 Narrow Escape of Passengers from Singapore. The Times of Malaya, of May 2". mktUkm details of an accident to the Singapore Pencng night mail train which left here on Friday niylit. Our contemporary gleans its information from Mr. Cecil ltac, one of the passengers. According to505 words
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Article67 1912-05-23 8 The late Mr. Justin McCarthy once saiil that in his opinion one of tho wittiest retorts he ever heard in the Hoase of Commons came from Dr. Robert Wallace. Dr. Wallace was criticising and condemning an education measure when a member interrupted with Half a loaf is better than no67 words
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Article827 1912-05-23 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning Singapore, May 23, 1912. Mesas Lyal Mid Evatt, Exchange ana Share Brokers, issue the following hst of juotstiouß this morning lorn Value boron. Sellnt 3/. AJlagai 3/11 8/14, 3/- Optiont (0 1/8 1 Anglo Java 7,14, 7/10 i 1 Anglo-Jobore827 words
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Article518 1912-05-23 8 Satisfactory Report by Independent Expert. The secretary of the Sungci Matang Rubber Company, Limited, has issued to the shareholders a copy of an independent report upon the company's property, made by Mr. C. S. Thane, general manager of the Rangoon Para Rubber Company's estates, and chairman of tbe518 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-23 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Oreai Peppermint Core.8 words
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Advertisement179 1912-05-23 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THERE ARE TWO CONSIDERATIONS in tLe choice of a wine GUEST SATISFACTION AND PERSONAL APPRECIATION. BCY HURTS PoRT ABD SHERRY and jou obtain both Tbey are indeed GREAT in flavour, GREATER in favonr. a»d G KKA I fc.3 i. in tbe wine value they offer. Garner, Quelch A179 words
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Advertisement256 1912-05-23 8 RAFFLESHOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, MAY 25. ADELPHIUt HOTEL. Nightly, a Grand Concert by ths World-renowned BERGGRUN QUARTET From 7-30 to 11 p.m., Nightly, except Sundays. EVERY SATURDAY: GRAND DINNER. X B Only residents of the Hotel are permitted to sif<n chits. Victoria Theatre. BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR An Englishman ENTIRELY256 words
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Advertisement378 1912-05-23 8 ALWAYS A FRESH PROGRAMME is, and has been for some time, the order of the day at our show (with only occasional and very rare departures from the arrangement, if any). This is as much an attraction FOR THE BIWEEKLY SHOWGOER who can afford to amuse himself ont of doors378 words
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Advertisement147 1912-05-23 9 10,000 Ten Thousand UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS ORDERED BY THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Largest Typewriter Sale In History. FULL PARTICULARS AND PRICES Or' ALL MODELS ON APPLICATION. Commer Cars The only reliable COMMERCI\L VEHICLE Manufactured Light on TYRES and PETtfOL. Recommended and used by all MUNICIPAL and GOVERNING Bodies Sole Agertts:147 words
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Advertisement1099 1912-05-23 9 STEMKI BAIUNBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franciftco to all points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. •paratlag Mm Urn ?1,000 ton TrlBM tenm Turin., Umi-i "Shinto Mam' Tt.yoW.ru ■no Skl|« Mart," MM1,099 words
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Advertisement677 1912-05-23 9 LATEST RECORDS, "THAT MYSTERIOUS RAG" unccri (With Vocbl Effectß) LONDON'S L\TEBT CRAZE. Little Ticb's Latest exclusive "THE ZOO" AND "THE DENTIST." LISZT'S 2nd HUNGARIAN RHAPSODIE DABH 6! A BRILLIANT RECORD. Selection from the Latest London Success "THE NICHT BIRDS. SHE ONLY STARTED GIGGLING CATCHY two step ON THE IMMENSELY POPI'LAR677 words
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Advertisement509 1912-05-23 10 INSURANCE. IREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office: Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Of DIMOtOMI a. A. DiKßin, Bag., Chairman A. H Faib, Bso., Managing Director. Pmi Kowlii, J., 0.n., Chief Mad. Officer. F. M. Blliot, Bag. A. D. Allah Esq. Tow Noa* Pah, Bnq. Oh« 8»»» Tn, Bag. ■00S1509 words
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Advertisement317 1912-05-23 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANAD Established 1862. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Polioies are WORLD WIDE and Nod For fci table. Large Net Surplus above liabilities Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1911, over... 18,800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS,317 words
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Advertisement531 1912-05-23 10 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK IF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up Capital in 80,000 ShuM ol &0 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund... 41,660,000 Reeerre Liability ol Proprietor*... 41,300.000 BANKERS. Bank of England. The London Otty 4 M.dl»nd Bank, Ltd. National Buk of Sootland, Ltd, SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts531 words
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Advertisement551 1912-05-23 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68, KLINO STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietor* 11,000 000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan TiciJoom 6. Low Khoom Vis Tan Swi Khi 7. Sim Kia Jam 8. Lsow Cbia Hbno 8.551 words
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Advertisement503 1912-05-23 10 SALES BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF POLICE OFFICER. Auction Sale Of UNSERVICEABLE POLICE STORES. UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY AND INTESTATE ESTATE PROPERTY. ETC.. AT TBE CENTRAL POLICE STATION, SOUTH BRIDGE KOAD. On Tuead»y, lVlay 28, at 2.30 p.m. H. L. COGHLAN CO, Auctioneers.' 14 6 '276 Auction Scale503 words
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Article869 1912-05-23 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. L. M. M«yrickJones has contributed the following notes to the Daily Mail overseas edition Is the motoring movement on the point of extending its scope, so as to include many who have hitherto not been able to afford the cost869 words
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Article160 1912-05-23 11 The Bishop of Willesden, formerly Bishop of British Columbia, related the following to a WiUcsden audience A clergyman in bis diocese was introduced by one of his parishioners to a trader who, it was expected, would give a subscription towards the building of a new church. The160 words
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Article45 1912-05-23 11 I The King of the Hellenes has conferred the Oold Cross of the Order of tho Holy redeemer on the Rev. David Ross Fotheringham in recognition of his services to Greece during the war of 1897 and his contribution to the study of Hellenic literature.45 words
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Advertisement736 1912-05-23 11 WOLSELEY Messrs. Vickers, Ltd. Tho Car whloh Kmbod.e. tho Maximum Of quality, at the minimum of oo.t. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of De.ign. Absolut* Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, 8.3. F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Without a doubt THE Cai* for the Man of Moderate736 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-23 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Fcppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement182 1912-05-23 11 ma^ a^ mm^ mm^ mm^ m^ m^^ mm^ mm^ m^^ mm^ mm^ mm^ mm^ mm^ mm^ m aa^mam CONTINENTAL CYCLE TYRES enjoy a World-wide reputation due to their superior quality. LARGE AND FRESH STOCKS ALWAYB ON HAND IN ALL CURRENT SIZEB. Obtainable from all leading dealers in the Straits Settlements182 words
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Advertisement760 1912-05-23 12 100 Copies in 10 Minutes k^ 4 TJTTV Jfefer DUPLICATOR Handwriting, typing, drawings, circulars, plans, sketches, specifications, brushwork, music, menus, programmes, notices, etc., in one or more colours, by any novice. Outclasses gelatines, graphs, stencils, etc. No office complete without it. A boon to schools, hotels, professional men, Secretaries to760 words
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Advertisement405 1912-05-23 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floor*, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie *Co. Ltd. M o HOUBEB TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 29 and 66, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 11l v HOUSE TO405 words
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Advertisement300 1912-05-23 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. TURNOUT FOR BME. Strong reliable horse, splendid trotter, and Rubber-tyred dogcart in excellent condition. Apply TURNOUT, o/o Straits Times. 21-6 276 TURNOUT MR SALE. For sale, a rubber tyred Landanlette in splendid order, horse asd harness, complete. Apply N. Black, Creighton. Tanglin Road. 8 5 v FORBALL300 words
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Advertisement485 1912-05-23 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS, b^bMA mmimm ait bm.._ i— i— i Telephone No. 421. 106* 100. Market Street. THE AVER MOLEK RUBBER COMPANY. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that the books of the above Company will be closed from 21st to 23rd May, 1012, both days inclusive. By485 words
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Advertisement629 1912-05-23 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley 31-11 BOARD ANO RESIDENCE. Rooms and board for tingle gontlvman Terms moderate, at 11, Dbobv Ghaut 48 BOARD AND RESIDENCE Comfortable rooms with verandahs available at Cambo House, 98, River Valley Koad. 85 26 BOARO ANO RESIDENCE. Coniforable629 words
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