The Straits Times, 23 May 1913
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Title Section13 1913-05-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.189 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MAY 23. 1913. PRICE 10 CENT?.13 words
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Advertisement196 1913-05-23 1 LAIRD O' LOGAN i {flags qJwLB »Mcl»l'| Scotch Whisky. < Bstablisuko 1743. DO NOT FORGET Messrs. KATZ BROS., Ltd., nil n oALD Commencing June 2. FROM THE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, EASTERN BENGAL. I have the honour to State that I have used the Atlas A Preservative and have absolute196 words
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Advertisement206 1913-05-23 1 ROBINSON CO., Complete House Furnishers, Singapore. LIBRARY 0R omGE FURNITURE. j.^ B^lllf ///i j IffinElf llf lii lM Bureau BooKca.se. B^^^iil'!| f S' I KfiSliltt^i i locked protects contents of pigeon holes and f-l \l&^^s^^^ P$T& Lowerpart has two large Drawers, and heavily K '-^Jlfjj^ tJJQ^Z *Wwf; May be had206 words
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Article786 1913-05-23 2 PROGRESS OF LITTLE KNOWN BRITISH COLONY. Mineral Wealth. It is a curious fact, says The Evening Stan dard, that of the five self-governing British Dominions Oversea, Newfoundland, the one which was first colonised by Britons, is undoubtedly the one about which the least is known, although it is the786 words
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Article111 1913-05-23 2 According to a message from Los Angeles, California, the Huerta Government has granted to a group of An^lo American conces sionaires the privilege of installing a second Monte Carlo at Tiajuana, Mexico, on the border of Lower .California, a few miles south of San Diego. In addition to the gambling111 words
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Article93 1913-05-23 2 Rome celebrated its 2,668 rd birthday on April 21. The laying of the corner stone of the future mistress of the world, according to the authorities, took place at the end of the third year of the sixth Olympiad, that is to say, in 760 B.C. That was the event93 words
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Advertisement246 1913-05-23 2 your complexion^ /f and wish to I /J preserveit 1 Vjvi jpr you must us e j,^ 44 'Hazeline' Snow" I TrwJt .\ln>ii A beneficial tonic which stimulates the skin, cleanses the jx>res, preserves the A\ natural clearness and youthful freshness, <^C^^ v and produces I charming tone and silky246 words
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Advertisement62 1913-05-23 2 For a Lame Back. When you have pains or Inmrmran in the back bathe the part* with Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice a day, maaaaging with the palm of the band for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel slightly with this liniment and bind it on62 words
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Advertisement678 1913-05-23 2 HEADACHES AND THEIR MEANING. Prominent Ceylon Sportsman Tells of HU Painful Experience Through Neglected Headache, and of HU Ultimate Cure By Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Headache is the warning message sent by some part of the system to say that it is in need of attention. Neglect of headache is678 words
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Advertisement89 1913-05-23 2 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. T. NAGAI CO. JAPANESE Fine Art Curios and Porcelain (ANTIQUE AND MODERN). All orders executed promptly. Goods packed and shipped to any part of the world. No. K-L, Adls Buildings, High Street, SINGAPORE. THE 'PAGANS' JHEaijK» Tonic89 words
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Article1161 1913-05-23 3 THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE PRESS. Near Eastern Situation. Tbe Prime Minister was tbe guest of tbe evening at tbe dinner of the Foreign Press Association, held in the Hotel Cecil on April 28. Mr. J. Coudurier de Cbassaigne (president of tbe association), who was in1,161 words
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Advertisement233 1913-05-23 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. EsUbUshed 1 869 TL. Brut Lite Omoa in tbe world to introduce tbe nonforfeiture principle to Policies. A Mutual Office. Mo Shareholder.. Low Premium*. Annual Ineoms 51 ,984,864. Fund. 67,291,290 Claim, paid £6,078,960. ALL profits are distributed amongst Policy-holders. Claims paid in233 words
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Advertisement82 1913-05-23 3 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It i 8 very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer until it can be82 words
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Advertisement227 1913-05-23 3 WAH HEN 6 CO. PHOTO6RAPHIG BTOREB. DH VBLOPINQ, PRINTING AND BNLARGING AMATHURB' WORK. Plates, Papers Films, Ohemioale, Cameras Lenses, and General Photographic Material* Frames ot every variety made to order. NO. 85. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Opposite Adelphi Hotel 176 166 BOVRIL by virtue of its body-building power fortifies the system227 words
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Advertisement186 1913-05-23 3 INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE or MURIATE of POTASH with your Manures, and note the difference especially in times of DROUGHT. MANURES always in stock. Double Superphosphate, Ordinary Superphosphate Bonemeal, Basic Slag, Sulphate of Ammonia, Nitrate of Soda, Blood meal Full partkwlin ai to now mas ihould M186 words
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Advertisement596 1913-05-23 4 tTEAMER BAILIWBB. p. a?o. BTEAM NAYIGATIBN GB. FOR'OHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, OBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. 'Through Bills of Lading Issued for Otalaa Coast, Persian Gulf, Omtiaeatal and Amerioaa Ports, ■twiners will leave Singapore oa or about:— MAIL LINES ISIS Bomtwmri (/or Bwroft). from -4.ng.pore Oatomte^riih596 words
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Advertisement589 1913-05-23 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 oontrac with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed anc oonstrnoted, and are fitted589 words
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Advertisement686 1913-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserat, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, KelaatM, Takbai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, S.ngora. Laoos, Kohsamol, Bandor. LangraM, Taku, Churapoa, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure. a.a. BORIBAT May 24. ••.•.YUQALA May aa May 28. --a.a. ASD ANO May 28686 words
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Advertisement101 1913-05-23 4 OCEAN STEAM SHIPiCOMPANY, LTD. FOR DERBY, BROOMS, PORT HEDLAND, 0088ACK, ABHBURTON, CARNARVON, GERALDTON AND FREMANTLB. The Company's steamer CHARON, 2,682 tons, Captain Dalgleish, is intended to sail for the above ports on Saturday, the 24th May, 1918. For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIBLD> CO., LTD., Agents, O.S.S. Co.,101 words
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Advertisement538 1913-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD MIRTHES. •lUU" lIEMIt Combined The steamres of these Companies main^ln regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Botterdam, ud the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort nightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month lor Bremerhaven direot, f>"'"g at538 words
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Advertisement607 1913-05-23 4 steamer mums, N. D. L orddeutseh.r Lloyd, &>•■*'. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNI. The (ant and well-known mail steamor a this Company nail fortnightly from Brenv'ir Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Soutb unpton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooaaeot ing Marseilloß, Naples, Alexandria, and versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colon. Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Sham?607 words
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Advertisement805 1913-05-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAiTTLOYD UNDER MAIL "S^ WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT vJWU GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venice, oalling at Port Said, Suea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD. Due to arrive on or about D™» to sail on or about 1918805 words
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Advertisement616 1913-05-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDQ-CHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LO. W rect Servlei to Ja pan via Mon»kon i •haitfaai aid v Bafcgatta via Feaaat from Blatassr*. Taking o»rgo on through Bills of Ladint or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo fTiou'sn, Newchwaou, YangVwe Ports. Fo: rco'ft, tbe Philippines, &t*. etc., etc Steamers. Ton616 words
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Advertisement874 1913-05-23 5 Selangor Turf Club. THE SUMMER RACE MEETING. (Under S li.A Bults of Boeing), Will be held on Tuesday, June 17, Thursdty, June 19, and Saturday, Jane 21, 1918. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. TnisDAT, .Tcnk 17, 1018. 1 A 7. The Merehaata' s«d Mlaars' Plata and BowL -(2.80 and 5.20 p.m.) Two874 words
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Advertisement534 1913-05-23 5 whioh case tbe race shall be for the first of the divided races. A penalty of 7 lbs. is inonrred by the winnor of any race run subsequent to the publication of tbe weights, and U lbs. by the winner of two or more races. Entries ma<t be made on534 words
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Advertisement414 1913-05-23 5 Lever's Genuine Carbolic Soap. A powerful disinfectant, combined with a pure soap possessing the highest cleansing properties, and particularly adapted for use in all cases of sickness or infectious disease. For Hospitals and Infirmaries LEVER'S GENUINE CARBOLIC SOAP is simply invaluable: it help* the doctor by removing all poisonous exhalations414 words
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Advertisement641 1913-05-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CHINESE AMAH WANTED. Required, a Chinese Amah to take obarge of an English baby in Kucbing, Sarawak. For fall particulars, apply to Box No. 260, Strait* Timer. 28 6 4 5 BOOKKEEPER WANTED. Wanted immediately, an intelligent atd experienced book keeper, Chinese preferred, for a Tin and Kubbcr641 words
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Advertisement154 1913-05-23 6 ARTICLES FOR SALE. TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE. Lamp. Horn and Spares, splendid coadi tion, vi ry little used. Apply the Singapore Motor Car Co., Orchard Road. 206 345 FOR SALE. English Rubber-tyred Oig by Windover. Cottage Piano by Collard and Collard, Gramo phone and records all in good condition.154 words
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Advertisement166 1913-05-23 6 KEROSENE OIL FOR BUNGALOWS, COOLIE-LINES, WATCH-HOUSES, ROAD-LAMPS, JUNGLE-CLEARING OIL ENGINES. LUBRICATING OIL GREASE For all classes of Engines and Machinery. MOTOR CYLINDER OIL MOTOR GREASE Specially prepared for Motor Cars. For particulars and prices, apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY. (Straits Settlements), Limited, Winchester House, SINGAPORE. SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS166 words
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Advertisement59 1913-05-23 6 AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, On Monday, Junk 2, 1918, at 10 am. On Wednesday, Jomb 4, 1618, at 10 a.m. On Friday, Jdnb 6, 1018, at 10 am. Jewellery, consisting of watcher, chains, Diamond Rings, Brooches, Barrings Bracelets. Chinese and Malay Gold Ornaments, etc. On view from May59 words
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Advertisement181 1913-05-23 6 I ANCASTER S THE TALK OF SINGAPORE THE ELECTRIC HAIR BRUSHES NOW ERECTED. Good Hair Cut and a Good Electric Brush. Lotions 5O cents. Manicure and Ladies' Parlours now ready. EUROPE BUILDINGS. UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigator RECOMMENDED BY THB DBPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F MS. WHITE ANT H€ AND IN USB ON181 words
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Article152 1913-05-23 7 FIXTURES. Friday, May 23. High ffaU'i-, 0.5S p.m.. 11.54 p.m. Saturday, May 24. High Water. 1.44 p.m. Straits Settlemonts Association, Annual meeting, 12.80 p.m. St. .J, .soph's Sports. Land Sp >i ts, 2 p.m. Empire Day. S. H. A. meeting nntiunrl. Sunday, May 25. High Water, 0.32152 words
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Article215 1913-05-23 7 To-day. Port Swettenham, Penang and Calcutta A. A pear 8 pm Batu l'aliat Aing Leong Bpm Hongkong and Japan Chunsang Bpm Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Bengkalis. Laboeau Bilik. Tandjong Balei and Modan V. der Parra 4pm Hongkong215 words
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Article258 1913-05-23 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Scharnhoist li ft lVnan« at 1 p.m. yesterday, and may !><• HpaaM to arrive here at 5 p.m. toil.iv. She will probably be despatched for Hon«kon«. Shanghai, Tsingtau, Kobe and Yokohama, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. The M. M. company's258 words
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Article49 1913-05-23 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount I il» i drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. flneavfah mean time. The time-gun is finnl at II o'clock noon, indicating Singapore Ktandard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.49 words
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Article145 1913-05-23 7 Latest Arrivals. Chun San«. ltrit. str. 1118 tons. Captain Mattock, May 22. Fi-om Calcutta, May 14. O.c. and il.p. Koustead Co. For H'kong. May U. W. Koemai, Dut. str. 165 tons, Capt Oosterhius, May 22. From Belawan, May 2. O.c. and d.p. Ships Agency, Ltd. 'For Bel-Deli. M.iy-'M.145 words
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105 1913-05-23 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TAITJONO PAOAR. East Wharf Basin Alex Morch, Krian. W. Section No. L.-Janssens, Fazilka. Shbirs Wharf Kuala. Main W. S«ct. No. 2...A. Apcar, Van Hecmskerk, ■i ii B...N*ctherloe. it ii 4. ..lslander, Rumphius. ii it 3 ..Charon.105 words
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Article112 1913-05-23 7 Arrivals. Per str. Lady Weld, May 22.— From Malacca Messrs. J. Snodgrass and L. Brown. Per str. Hye Leong, May 22.— From Kuantan Messrs. F. C. Fisher, Basagoiti. Per str. V. der Parra, May 22.— From Ananiba Is Mr. G. A. P. van Stecnveld. Per str. Krian,112 words
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Article201 1913-05-23 7 In the Sarawak Government Gazette are published the treasury and trade reports for the year 1912. The total revenue amounted to 11,621.839.28 and the expenditure to $1,251,289.47, leaving a surplus of revenue over expenditure amounting to 1270,599.81. The revenue for 1912 has increased by 1101,419 02201 words
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Article237 1913-05-23 7 Sinoapom, May 23, 1918. Loroo* Bank m/s 2/4£ Demand 2/4^ Private 0 m/s 8/4] 8 m/a 2/4 53 On Girmant Bank d/d 288} Private 8 m/a 243$ On Fbanci Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/g 209} On India .Bank T. T. 174 i Private 80 d/s 175237 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article167 1913-05-23 7 VahfeJ Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 8.00 9.00 10 10 It.lat Tin 8.20 3.66 10 10 Bruang 1.00 l.r.n 10 10 Kanaboi 2.10 2.2S 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 12.60 14.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.0 2.8.7 £1 XI Laliat Mines 1.3.0 1.5.0 10 10 Middleton167 words
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Article593 1913-05-23 7 2/- 2/- Allagar 2/7 8/£1 £1 Anglo Java 7/8 8/4 2/. 2/- Anglo-Malay 12/- 12/10 2/- 2/- Batang Maiaka 2/4 2/B £1 £1 Bata Tiga 8.8.0 8.15.7 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.8.9 2.12.7 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang 4.10.0 6.0.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam 2/8 2/9 £1 £1 Bukit593 words
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Article112 1913-05-23 7 VaTue Bnjen Sellen. £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 18/6 19/0 £1 £1 Pref. 1.8 8 1.6.8 6/- 6/- Electrio T'ways 8/7J 4/8 10 10 Fraaer Neave 60.00 61.00 100 Howarth Erskine 68.C0 100 7% Prof. 96.0 C 102.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Det. 180.00 140.00 10 10 Maynard A112 words
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Article40 1913-05-23 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 nom. fiuyen BeOect Spore Municipal H% of 1907 $,1,800,000 7% Spore Municipal H% of 1909 $1,000,000 10% pa Spore Municipal 4% $602,900 pw40 words
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Advertisement8 1913-05-23 7 For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.8 words
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Advertisement193 1913-05-23 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 24.— At saleroom, furniture, etc., at 11. May 24.— At Xo. 31, Wilkie Rd., furniture, etc., at 2.30. May 26.— At saleroom, Cloth Dealer's stock -in trade, at 9.30. May 26.— At No. 2, D'Almeida St., Office furniture, etc., at 11. May 26.— At193 words
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Advertisement250 1913-05-23 7 BY APPOINTMENT Jgj|jg TO H.M. THE KING. Contractor! to THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOS USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS w the straits settlements and FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVE 3 THAT250 words
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Advertisement195 1913-05-23 7 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA The Company's Steamer FOOSHINO, 2,120 tons, is due here on Friday, the 23rd instant, and sails on Monday, 28th idtiu, at 4 p.m. For freight and passage, apply to BOUSTBAD CO., Agents. 21-6 lH To-Day You can obtain a bottle of195 words
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Advertisement103 1913-05-23 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE BOAD. TO-NIGHT'S OEMS. AT 9.30. THB UNWELCOME GUEST Biog«ph. The old man, on his wife's death, goes to live with his son, but is more unwelcome and made to work hard, so is the little slavery They run away, and finding the miserable wife's hidden103 words
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827 1913-05-23 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 28. STANDING TREAT. The dog days are not at hand, yet Royalties are on the Spree, Am^oas continue with their suffragette stupidity, sea serpents are coming into season and this year's record gooseberry is preparing for notice. Like the proverbial bad shilling and the perennial827 words
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Article21 1913-05-23 8 The rubber crop of the Bukit Katil Rubber Estates, Ltd., for April was 4,224 lbs., and for twelve months 46,841 lbs.21 words
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Article28 1913-05-23 8 A conversazione will be given by the Amateur Drawing Association at 8 p.m. to day, when Mr. Tan Tiong Koon will speak on the queue and its history.28 words
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Article35 1913-05-23 8 The remains of the late Mr. Bryant, foreman at the Tronoh Mines, who was killed as the result of an explosion recently, are to be exhumed for the purpose of transport to Australia for burial.35 words
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Article40 1913-05-23 8 The largest temporary Chinese theatre seen in Hongkong has been constructed at Yaumati. The huge matsbed, which is capable of accommodating 10,000 people, was erected at a cost of 13,700, and was only standing for four days and five nights.40 words
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Article39 1913-05-23 8 The Canadian Postmaster- Oeneral.bas concluded a five years' contract with the Universal Radio Syndicate, which represents the Poulsen system of wireless telegraphs, the syndicate undertaking to start a trans-Atlan-tic service in a year's time carrying 400 letters a minute.39 words
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Article44 1913-05-23 8 For being in possession of a quantity of clothing, for which they could not account, and which was subsequently proved to be the property of a Malay named Mahamed Salleu, three Hokiens were, yesterday afternoon, in the third court, sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment.44 words
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Article68 1913-05-23 8 The monthly meeting of the Ministering Children's League will be held at the V.M.C. A. on Tuesday next, at 4. 50, and on Friday 80th inst., a public meeting in connection with the League will be held in V.M.C.A. Library at 1U a.m. Business election of office! a for the68 words
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Article65 1913-05-23 8 The new manager of the Salak South Mine, Mr. K. Thurston Evans, a well known Australian mining engineer, has had several Kitson incandescent lamps, each of 1,000 candle power, installed in the engine room, working faces, and sluice-boxes and is now carrying on operations over a period of 17 J65 words
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Article16 1913-05-23 8 St. Alphege's Church, London Wall, has just celebrated the 900 th anci -c.sary of its foundation.16 words
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Article18 1913-05-23 8 A number of European warders from the Convict Establishment in Taiping have been drafted into the railway police.18 words
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Article26 1913-05-23 8 The fifth international congress for the Suppression of the White Slave Traffic will be held in London commencing on June 30, and continuing until July 4.26 words
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Article32 1913-05-23 8 E. Lodwick, the P.W.D. clerk in custody in Kuala Lumpur on a charge of criminal breach of trust, died in the gaol hospital on May 21, the cause of death being pneumonia.32 words
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Article33 1913-05-23 8 The Europe Hotel at Klang has changed hands, a syndicate of Hylam Chinese having moved into the premises. Mr. Braunstein, the former proprietor, has left Klang and intends visiting Japan for his health.33 words
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Article48 1913-05-23 8 Commenting on the reaction in favour of the native style of dress in China, the British Consul for Swatow remarks that many of the Chinese seem to have realised that it costs them much more to present a neat and cleanly appearance in foreign garments than in Chinese.48 words
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Article46 1913-05-23 8 The Pinang Gazette understands there wob a strike on Monday among the Chinese contract cojlies working at the Asiatic Petroleum Co.'s store at Bagan Luar owing to a Chinese coolie attacking a Tamil. The dispute has now been settled, and the men have returned to work.46 words
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Article66 1913-05-23 8 In accordance with the terms of the will left by the late General Count Nogi, concerning the disposition of his property, Colonel Tsukada is reported to have recently visited the Japanese Ministers of the Navy and Army, and handed over 4 per cent, loan bonds to the value of Y5.000.66 words
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Article66 1913-05-23 8 Three of the furnaces of the Hanyang iron works are now working. The third, which had been idle since the metal was allowed to harden in it during the revolution, was recently brought into a workable condition again. Immense quantities of pig iron are being produced for Japan, and the66 words
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Article87 1913-05-23 8 Miss C. J. Kemp, who has lately returned from a prolongod tour in Western Tibet and Turkestan during which she incurred many dangers, lectured before the Central Asian Society. Sbe said it was entirely due to the influence of Mr. Macartney, British ConsulGeneral at Kashgar in Chinese Turkestan, to his87 words
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Article93 1913-05-23 8 Messrs. W. S. Bailey and Co., of Hongkong, have just signed the contract for the con struction of a new steel lumber-carrying steamer for the Philippines trade. The vessel is to be 188 ft. over all, 80ft. 6ins. beam and 15ft. Bins, deep, built of steel throughout classed 100 Al93 words
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Article100 1913-05-23 8 The annual report of the Judicial Adviser at Cairo, is coached in pessimistic terms. Sir Malcolm M'llwraith says that the everascending scale of crimes is very discouraging to the judges and the police con oernod in the repression of offences. It certainly looks as if the hygienic and up-to-date Egyptian100 words
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Article101 1913-05-23 8 An entertaining musical evening is promised on Monday evening at the Presbyterian Church when Gaul'B tuneful cantata Ruth will be given by an augmented choir, with organ and orchestra. A number of local amateur vocalists fill the character parts, as follows Ruth, Miss Kerr; Naomi, Miss Stiles Orpah, Miss Morris101 words
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Article119 1913-05-23 8 The sad death of Captain Scott, after attaining bis object in the Antarctic, has led to a desire on the part of his native town of Devonport, Devon, England, to erect a memorial to his honour and memory, and which it is thought probable his widow, Lady Scott, may be119 words
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Article127 1913-05-23 8 Sixteen porters employed at the Royal Academy in removing the rejected pictures came out on strike on April 24, their grievance being that under one of the rules of the committee they would be able to work only from 8 a.m. to 5 p m., instead of from 6 a.m.127 words
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Article484 1913-05-23 8 Mr. G. M. Laidlaw has been appointed to act as Adviser to tho Perlis Government, his place at Kroh being taken by Mr. Barron. It appears that the report concerning Dr. Rowland having left Batu Gajah on a year's leave is incorrect, as he is not leaving484 words
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Article22 1913-05-23 8 We are asked to intimate that an informal dance will be held in the Tanglin Club, at nine o'clock to-night.22 words
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Article91 1913-05-23 8 The 8.1.3. N. Co.'s steamer Zaida, which has been for some time now on the fortnightly run between Moulmein and Penang, touching at all intermediate ports, according to a paragraph published in the Moulmein Advertiser, was said to be aground at the entrance of Clerity Passage,91 words
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Article108 1913-05-23 8 On WeJnesday, June 8, there will be a strong parade of the troops on the Racecourse to fire a fou de-joio in honour of the birthday of King George. The troops will comprise 78 and 80 Companies, KG. A., 8 Company, H.K.S.Bn R.G.A., 41st Company, R.K., Ist108 words
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Article104 1913-05-23 8 A Hokieo, named Ho Ha, was drawing a ricksha in Cross Street when he was stopped and asked to explain the possession ol the bundle in the conveyance. The bundle contained a rolled up mattress, pillows, blankets, towels, trousers and handkerchiefs, articles for which Ho Ha104 words
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Article129 1913-05-23 8 At a largely attended special meeting of the Bengal Mabajan Sabba held at Calcutta, under the presidency of Mr. Tarit Bhusan Hoy, Mr. Hart and Mr. Knight having been introduced, explained to the meeting the necessity and usefulness of holding an international exhibition in Calcutta. The following129 words
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Advertisement222 1913-05-23 8 BEESWING FLAKED L CAVENDISH. Robinson Co. HIRANO This is the Best Japanese Table Water SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., LD. SUPPLIES FOR Estates, Mines, Etc. ANT EXTERMINATORS. (The Universal) For fumigating with Universal Patent Powder. ARBENITE OF SODA. (For killing weeds). BOILERS. iSpencer Hcpwcod's Vertical). GALOU LATINO and ADDING MACHINES.222 words
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Advertisement148 1913-05-23 8 A SPLENDIDLY ENACTED FILM and one you will surely admire THE HAND OF DEATH A poignant drama crystallised into a few intense scenes. SUPPORTED BY 6 New Pictures 6 Sbcohd Show, 9.80 10 11 p.m. TO-NIGHT. Jim and Jacfco. (Acrobats). Long Walt. TIM Carrier Ptftaea. (Its rearing and training). Tommy148 words
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Article395 1913-05-23 9 HIS RUSSIAN MAJESTY CLOSELY GUARDED. An Army of Secret Police. Rbuter's Telegram. London, May 22. Extraordinary precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of the Czar. The whole length of line from the frontier is watched by soldiers and the roads and paths leading toReuter - 395 words
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Article177 1913-05-23 9 PROTEST AGAINST UNDIGNIFIED SCRAMBLING. The Times Expresses Dislike. Reitiks Telegram. London, May 22. The Times, in an article on the China loan, remarks :—We still dislike the financial monopoly which the Powers have imposed on China, but for the present we dislike far more the only alternative,177 words
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Article18 1913-05-23 9 Deb Omtasiatisch Llotd Telbgbamb Berlin, May 22. The China loan ofiVred in (tirmany is Si veral times oversubscribed.18 words
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Article40 1913-05-23 9 RauTM's Tblbgkam. London, May 22. At a meeting of the Eastern Telegraph Company, it was estimated that important cable renewals and the strengthening of cable capacity eastward of Suez by laying new important cables will coat millions.40 words
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Article83 1913-05-23 9 Liberals Determined to Defeat Navy Bill. Rkitkk's Telegram. London, May 22. A message from Ottawa says the Canadian supplementary estimates include a grant of three thousand sterling to the Scott South Pole Fund and a grant of a thousand to the building fund of tbe Royal Geographical Society.83 words
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Article80 1913-05-23 9 Commander Evans Lectures Before Geographical Society. Rbotbb's Tblboeah. London, May 22. Members of the Royal Geographical Society and their friends filled the Albert Hall yesterday evening, when Commander Evans, who was accompanied by the survivors, told the story of the Scott expedition. He said little that80 words
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Article25 1913-05-23 9 Kbdtbb's Telegram. London, May 22. The first Australian submarine has been a launched at Vickers yard, Barrow, and the second is almost completed.25 words
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Article27 1913-05-23 9 Deb Ostasiatischi Llotd Telegram. Berlin, May 22. The German iron and steel works have declined to participate in the World's Fair at San Francisco.27 words
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Article267 1913-05-23 9 Great Improvement In Shooting Recorded. The results of the gunlayers' tests for 1912, issued by the Admiralty, show a still further advance in naval marksmanship. The Mediterranean Fleet comes first in order of merit in the heavy gun tests, with an average score of 108.130. The score of267 words
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Article149 1913-05-23 9 A Chinese presidential mandate deals with the duty of soldiers to the State. The president discusses the dangerous phenomena visible on all sidess, and warns the troops against being influenced by agitators who wish to provoke ciril war. If they fall into the trap, the149 words
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Article190 1913-05-23 9 It is a well known fact that the Mitsui and Mitsu Bisbi, the two largest financial concerns in Japan, copy each other almost in everything. The Asabi notes that the Mitsui recently purchased the Hokkai colliery, and this is nothing more than a counter-move against the190 words
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Article78 1913-05-23 9 STRIKES FLOATING MINE NEAR SMYRNA. Holed and Beached. Rbcter's Telegram. London, May 22. It is reported that the Messageries Maritimes liner Senegal has been blown up by a mine on leaving Smyrna, but there are no details. Later. The Senegal was holed in the bows and78 words
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Article29 1913-05-23 9 DEE OSTASIATIBCHB LLOYD TbLBOEAM. Berlin, May 22. The French steamer Senegal belonging to the Messageries Maritime* has struck a mine Dear Smyrna but the loss of life is small.29 words
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Article455 1913-05-23 9 Record Crowd at Launch Of Aquitania. The Aquitania, Britain's greatest liner, which M< s~ s. John Brown and Co. are building for the Cunard Steamship Company, was launched at Clydebank amid scenes as re markable as any in the annals of shipbuilding on the Clyde. The ceremony455 words
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Article243 1913-05-23 9 The action brought by Mr. A. Maclennan, civil engineer, against F. Lasalle, bootmaker, for 5 2,149, on account of the illness of his son, aged 6$ years, who is alleged to have been poisoned by inhaling the fumes of nitro benzine negligently applied to a pair of243 words
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133 1913-05-23 9 An investigation is being held on the cruiser Terrible, belonging to the Portsmouth Third Fleet, in respect of the losa of two of the breech blocks belonging to the guns of the vessels anti-torpedo armament. There appears to have been no discontent or trouble on133 words
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Article901 1913-05-23 9 SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A EUROPEAN. Malay Syce Killed. Mr. Harold Berningham Winter appeared in the Second Court this morning to answer a charge of driving a motor-cycle in a rash or negligent manner, thereby causing the death of Maubok bin Abubakar, the act not amounting to culpable homicide.901 words
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Article225 1913-05-23 9 Washington Upholds Action Of Philippines Governor. Governor General Forbes has received a cable from Washington announcing that the supreme court of the Un ted States has bus tamed the supreme court of the Philippine Islands in its decision rendered in the now famous case of the deportation225 words
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Article399 1913-05-23 9 How the Scheme for New Ground Is Progressing. A special meeting of 'he Singapore Goli Club was held in the pavilion last night to consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution: That the committee be and are hereby authorised to subscribe out of the funds399 words
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Article273 1913-05-23 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s share circular, dated May 21, says:— Dealings in local shares have been on a rather broader basis, more especially in tin shares, although quotations have varied but little. Sterling rubbers are receiving casual attention and transactions in273 words
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Article299 1913-05-23 9 Chang Cboo, the Sungei Besi school boy, who eloped with two girls in a motor car on February 18, was bef ire Mr. Justice Innes at Kuala Lumpur Assizes on May 22. Mr. Kdmuuds, D.P.P., prosecuting, and Mr. D. Freeman defending. Accused is charged299 words
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Article67 1913-05-23 9 A fat man struggling wearily over the course (not necessarily Keppel), made a particularly bad stroke, and tore up a large piece of turf. Lifting the turf in his hand, the player said ruefully to his caddie Wbat on earth am Ito do with this "If67 words
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Article171 1913-05-23 9 MODIFICATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE ALLIES. Servian Delegate as Spokesman. Reuters Telegram. London, May 22. The Servian delegate, on behalf of the Balkanites, communicated in the evening to Sir Edward Grey the proposed modifications of the draft paace treaty, saying that the Allies feel the modifications ought notReuter - 171 words
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Article97 1913-05-23 9 INDISCREET SENATOR ON THE CARPET. Californian Alien Legislation. Reutbr's Telegram London, May 22. Renter's Washington correspondent states that President Wilson summoned Representative Sisson to the White House and asked him to refrain from delivering another bellicose speech on the subject of Californian legislation. Mr. Sisson promised to discussReuter - 97 words
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Article42 1913-05-23 9 Deb Obtasiatischb Llotd Tblboram. Berlin, May 22. The German -American member of Congress, Mr. Barthold, announces a resolution to prevent American and Japanese difficulties. By this it is proposed that legislation concerning foreigners shall in future only be dealt with by Congress.42 words
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Article178 1913-05-23 9 Redtek's Telegram. London, May 22. The death is announced of the Orientalist, Sir Robert Douglas. Sir Robert Kennaway Douglas was professor of Chinese at King's College, London, was born in Devonshire on August 28, 1838, and was a son of the Rev. Philip W. Douglas. He178 words
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Article32 1913-05-23 9 Raima's Tblbobam. London, May 22, At Chalons sur-Marne, a number of artillerymen attempted to demonstrate against the three years' service bill but dispersed on the intervention of non-commissioned officers.32 words
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Article35 1913-05-23 9 Bbotbb's Tblbgbam. London, May 22. A Berlin message says that Capt. Brandon has been released from the fortress of Koenigstein and has gone by train to Austria, en route to England.35 words
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Article33 1913-05-23 9 Dkb Obtasiatische Lli:yd Telbobam. Berlin, May 22. Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia will shortly be oelebrating their silverwedding, when the population of Kiel intend holding a torchlight processic n.33 words
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Article69 1913-05-23 10 The Mercantile Bank football club will meet the corporation team of the K.0.Y'.L.1. on Saturday at the Straits Chinese Football Association ground. The following will represent the M.B F.C. Tan Theam Whatt, goal Goh Boon Swee and Lim Bah Kow, backs Tan Cheng Hoo, Soli Ens Bock and Tan Kirn69 words
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Article57 1913-05-23 10 Garrison Oolf Club. Play for the May medals resulted as follows hlcven cards were taken out. Four cards were taken out. Captain Yaughan Lieut. Crtbty Lieut. Sykes 89 12 77 (winner) 84 8 81 98 15 83 tlrs. Dobaon ilth. Nicholson An. C. I. Carver 46 7 89 <57 words
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Article428 1913-05-23 10 R.O.A. v. K.0.Y.L1. Football enthusiasts mustered in strong force last evening on the S.R.C. ground in the belief that the Cup-tie between the R.G.A. and the K.0. Y.L.1, would provide a stirring game. The King's Own came here with a good reputation and naturally, much has been expected of428 words
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Article321 1913-05-23 10 Employed as Disinfectant and Dust Preventer. One of the uses of petroleum which is rapidly coming into favour is for spraying street and road surfaces, both as a disinfectant and as a preventer of dust. The following figures show the extent to which this method was321 words
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Article67 1913-05-23 10 It is reported that the S. P. G. Mission, in Sarawak, having received generous support locally, are about to enlarge their present school by buiMing on a winy, and that a bunualo* for the headmaster is to be provided and several minor improvements made. A much needed addition to the67 words
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Article519 1913-05-23 10 Insubordinate Troops Disarmed And Disbanded Yesterday, writes the Wuchang correspondent of the N. C. Daily News, on May 4, about 1,000 northern troops reached Hankow. Where they have been sent we have not yet heard, but the absolute quiet in this centre and absence of rumours all519 words
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Article311 1913-05-23 10 Banker's Fervent Confession of Faith Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan's will was publish ed in the American newspapers on April 20. The verbatim text filled ten columns. Of its 37 articles the most striking is its tirst, which reads as follows I commit my soul into the hands311 words
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Article200 1913-05-23 10 In his article in Harper's for April, Stefansson, the Arctic explorer, tells of the discomforts of summer days in the far north July was intolerably hot. We had no thermometer, but I feel sure that many a day the temperature must have been over one200 words
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Article598 1913-05-23 10 Returns to Bangkok Seriously Damaged. A great deal of interest was felt in Bangkok when on the morning of the 15th inst., it was announced that the Deli, which sailed the evening previous for Singapore had returned. The explanation was that the vessel bad been in598 words
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Article429 1913-05-23 10 Naval Officers Victims of Drug Habit. The French Ministry of Marine is gradually waking up to the fact that there is an evil spreading insidiously in the navy which, in time of war, might do as much harm as the ships of the enemy The use429 words
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Article77 1913-05-23 10 The engagement is announced of Major Charles H. Harington, Commandant, b. N. Borneo, youngest son of the late Col. F. Harington, 1.5.C., Deputy Commissioner, Punjab Commission, Gujrat, and grandson of the late Sir Henry Byng Hanngton, X. C.5.1., Bengal, to Ethel Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delve-Cocks of77 words
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Article604 1913-05-23 10 DEPENDENCE OF HAPPINESS UPON WORK. Author's Views. Mr. Frederick Townsend Martin, the author of The Idle Rich, which recently startled New York's Four Hundred and many leaders of society on this side of the Atlantic left London recently for New York. Before his departure, Mr. Martin, in604 words
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Article306 1913-05-23 10 Scheme to Improve the Elementary Course. A new scheme involving a considerable change in Siam's educational system is being introduced with the present year's course, which is now about to be begun. Its chief provision is to do away with the old moo! or elementary course. The306 words
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Article143 1913-05-23 10 The composer, Fanelli, some of whose work was performed by the Colonne orchestra last month in London, describes an experience he had at Queen's Hall during one of the concerts. Wishing to hear the orchestra to the bnst advantage, he ascended to the highest gallery of143 words
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Article941 1913-05-23 10 The Mental Strain of Stroke Play. There is nothing more distressing in golf, writes Mid-Iron in th.-> 'Jaily Chronicle, than to make a bad start in a medal competition, and yet to drop two or three strokes at the first hole is not an uncommon experience. For941 words
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Article268 1913-05-23 10 The high price of tin, says the Brass World, has again stimulated the desire to reclaim tin from old tin cans. It is well-known that the tin on the cans is pure, and the sheet iron or steel upon which it exists contains about 2268 words
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Article1040 1913-05-23 10 (From A Cohrkspondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 21, The Maternity Hospital for Chinese women, which was duly opened tho other day by Lady Brockman, is tho outcome of public subscription. It is situated on the Pudu Road, very close to town and on the noisiest road in the1,040 words
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Article101 1913-05-23 10 A very quint wedding, attended only by the relations of the parties, took place at St. George's Church, Penang, on the '21st in- when Mr. Eustace Miller Schwabe, -manager of the Cheras Estate, was married to Miss Florence Eliza May, youugeot daughter of Mr. F. H. May, of Brighton. Miss101 words
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73 1913-05-23 11 Confederate Estate Road. Correspondence. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Would you be good enough to insert the following, voicing the interests of a very considerable community on the Confederate Estate Koad, which has become a very important thoroughfare. Not being metalled, in rainy weather, the road is73 words
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Letter349 1913-05-23 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with great interest your leader in tho Straits Times of May dealing with the Governor')) speech on defence in Malaya. As I am an old Scotch volunteer myself, I heartily agree with the views expressed349 words
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Article612 1913-05-23 11 Why Foreign Countries Purchase British Goods. There were copious references in the last mail to Mr. Lloyd George's budget and to the satisfactory feature that no new taxes were to be levied because of the great trade boom which wax expected to provide all shortages.612 words
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Article796 1913-05-23 11 Openings for Energetic Britishers In China. A meeting of the British Engineers' As sociation. of Caxton House, Westminster, was held at the Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield, on April 24, when Mr. Douglas Vickers, the President of the Association, was in the chair. Several well-known authorities on China addressed the796 words
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Article118 1913-05-23 11 In a disastrous motorcar accident, Mrs. Warner, wife of Mr. H. B. Warner, the wellknown English actor, and son of the late Charles Warner, has been fatally injured at Seaford, Long Island. Mr. H. B. Warner, who has been playing the leading role in the Ghost Breakers at the Lyceum118 words
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Article712 1913-05-23 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 28, 1018. Meesre. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, usae the following list of 1 notations this morning) DEBENTURES. 100 Howarth Erskine Ld. 0% pat. 100 RileyHargreavesfcCo. Ld. 8% 8a« pm 100 Singapore Municipal 6% 30% pm.712 words
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Advertisement43 1913-05-23 11 Coughing Into Consumption Chirj a Ooagb bat yo* atof S WbiW it h ONLY a cough. WATEftBURrS WTABOUZED Iffl !V€« OIL U! FOUND The Bt>,*» preparation nude far oombat.ng ■arera ooogha. OW3 any ooogfa that ta •sty ooajth. Very pakaafcnE. •1M aaaaa *a.«M.43 words
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Advertisement55 1913-05-23 11 For coughs and oolds and various chills, And Chest Complaints," and such like ills If prompt relief, yon would secure, Make trial of Woods' Great Peppermint Core, It's name and fame 'twill not belie, You'll sing its praiee, if it yon try Take my advice, 'us wise and good oainat55 words
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Advertisement390 1913-05-23 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WORMELDINGER A famous Moselle from the valley iof the Rhine. Agknts: Garner, Quelch Co., VINE MD SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone... 881 E. A O. HOTEL. PENAMfi The boat and the bok: Inqui «ic <s Ho!.-! ic the T9!aa CRAG HBTEI Tho nn!» Qan»ton io» tt.« aaa390 words
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Advertisement216 1913-05-23 11 FRONTIER MIXTURE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. TO cts. per tin. 7O RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner OH SATURDAY, WAY 24. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every oomfort. Splendid verandah. 1U Htaurant. With management, French kitchm and attendance as in tho finest Kuropean Restaurants. Manager I G. Feraudy, late216 words
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Article784 1913-05-23 12 THE PRINCIPAL BULWARK OF A STATE. Force of Arms. In these days, when even the moat peaceable civilian is confronted every hour with some military problem affecting more or less closely the near future of his nation, it ie interesting to read a rich collection, made by Colonel784 words
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Article243 1913-05-23 12 Did The Egyptians Know More Than Pasteur? Writing in Le Journal, Dr. Cabines states that as we advance in onr knowledge of the ancients, we find we are but pale imitators. He quotes from Dr. Edmond-Vidal, who, in a recent lecture, stated that in certain branches of medical243 words
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Article802 1913-05-23 12 Divine Sarah Entertains Californian Convicts. The rare quality of human tenderness, described by Montaigne, was recently iUus trated by one of the most gifted members of hi« pconle, says Mr. Francois de Tessan in L' lllustration (Paris). The incident occurred in California, on February 22, during the802 words
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Article223 1913-05-23 12 Bangkok papers announce the demise of H. E. Chow Phya Bhanuwongse Maha Thibodi, which occurred on the 13th inst. at the advanced age of 84 years. His Excellency Chow Phya Bhanuwongse Maha 'fhibodi was the son of the late Somdetch Chow Phya (Ong Yai), known as223 words
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Article83 1913-05-23 12 Among appointments in the B. N. B. service officially notified are the following t'apt. H. V. Woon to be superintendent of Immigrant Settlers, Mr. J. H. Irving to be assistant surveyor, Mr. W. W. Smith to be district officer- in charge. East Coast Residency, Mr. H. C. Ridges, late of83 words
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Article309 1913-05-23 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It shoula be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:—n309 words
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Article79 1913-05-23 12 The following is supplied by the local agents Por N. D. L. steamer Scharnhorst, due May 28.— Mr. J. N. Blank, Mr. E. M. Mansfield, Mr. A. de B. Houghton, Mr. Sasse, Mr. J. Dale, Messrs. A. and V. A. Apcar, Mr. L. J. Schuyt Best, Miss F. Lenggenhager, Mr.79 words
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Article122 1913-05-23 12 Homeward Bound. Per P. and O. Palawan, June 4.— Miss Forbes-Morton, Mr.- C. H. Ryves, Mr. G. E. Cator, Mr. W. G. Johns, Mr. J. W. Williamson, Mr. J. T. Gray. Per P. and O. Delta connecting at Colombo with Mooltan, sailing May 80.— Mr. Haycroft, Mr. H. Wallis Wilson,122 words
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Article446 1913-05-23 12 Expedition to Search for Sea Monster. A private whaling expedition on a yacht will start from San Francisco on June 1. Mr. John Borden, of that city, is responsible for the expedition and he will be accompanied by a representative of the American Museum of Natural History. Mr.446 words
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Article107 1913-05-23 12 Magistrate Grelis, of Philadelphia, on April 10, sent John Maier to prison for three months, because he had wrong the neck of the family parrot when 4he bird ohided him for being intoxicated. Mrs. Maier prized her pet highly and she complained to the court that107 words
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Article720 1913-05-23 12 STRANGE BELIEFS OF AFRICAN TRIBE Mountains of Fire. A range of volcanic mountains in Africa, in a land where the natives worship snakes, was suggested as the possible origin of the old legends of the sources of the Nile, by Captain B. M. Jack, R.E., at a meeting720 words
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Article382 1913-05-23 12 Colossal Ship Predicted Forty Years Hence. An Atlantic liner half a mile long, registering 200,000 tons, having a beam of 240 ft. and carrying 60,000 passengers, is the astounding leviathan predicted for the year 1955 by the statistician, Mr. S. C. Oilfillan. That is, if382 words
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Advertisement169 1913-05-23 12 m\\\\\l I ////M World Renowned Fan-Shaped lljf RACKETS As Used By W^" MAX DECUGIS The French Champion, 1912 V OBTAISABLK AT TUE I Colonial Stores V LIMITED I 33, Raffles Square. I 46, South Bridge Road. UNPACKING NEXT WEEK A Large Assortment of New Creations BENTWOOD ART FURNITURE. Highly Artistic169 words
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Advertisement614 1913-05-23 13 Aix-La-Chapelle Springs KAISER-WATER A Refreshing Dietetic Table Water. Beck Co.'s KEY-BEER Best of all Leading Everywhere. Gharles Heidsieck's CHAMPAGNE WHITE SEAL BRUT IQO6. Agents: OiLIUN, IYIH I Jill Limited. STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP L.IHE. Smoapobb to Java Pobts. Pobt Dabww, Tbobsdat Island, Bbisbamb md Stdwbt via Tobbbs Stbars. Also taking614 words
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Advertisement695 1913-05-23 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWaaa FnmMtls (Parth), North «V«m Australian Ports), Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings betwec; Singapore and Western Australia, calling a Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King* Sound (Port for the Kimberley695 words
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Advertisement379 1913-05-23 13 PIANOS M AM r> LLJT ~1 PIANO PLAYERS wf f FOR HIRE MEDIUM CHEAP AND THE BEST FINE: HI AKIA tuning robinson rIANU INCLUDED Company, Limited. KELLY WALSH, LTD. NEW SUPPLY. "Sunny Memories" Photograph Albums. No. 1. Hi in. by Hi in. Padded Covers, holds over 120 Photographs, assorted tizes.379 words
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Advertisement446 1913-05-23 14 INSURANCE. CANTON INBUBANCB OIHCI LIMITBD Capital Subscribed ...11.600,000 ainonat paid-up 600,000 Boaerve tand 1,800,000 Rbae Omoa, B»*#«o«« Tbe oaderaigßod, havißu coca appointed Affeata of thr above Compaay, ate propareJ M aeo.pt Mar:ac Risks it surreal rates. BOUSTBAD Co..— Av~t* *UAJU> T AM ABSURANCB COMPANT, LIMITBD, LONDON •nfetcr.Bjd Uapital 43,000.000 I446 words
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Advertisement279 1913-05-23 14 FEDERAL LIFE ABSUMWSE GOMMm OF OMMM. BtTABUBBBO 1883 Oir«ot Oovsmmsnt »up«pvuion Oovornmant Audit. Polioies are WORLD WIDB aad Non Forfeitable, Large Nat Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Msw Buainaaa, 1911, i»er... 18,800,000.00 G*ab Loans, Settlements, etc, made looally. Numeroas modern schemes, 4. H. IVANS, Manager, south279 words
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Advertisement440 1913-05-23 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TOW BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. (7 AND 68. KLING STRBBT BsTAßiuaaD 1007 Capital paid op •1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors... 11, 000 ,000.00 Reserve Fond 1800,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Ta> Taoc Joob 8. Low Kaooa Yaa 1, Ta« Swi Khi 7. Sim Kia440 words
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Advertisement467 1913-05-23 14 BANKING. THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED. NEW PREMISES, 64, Kling Street, Singapore. AUTHORISED CAPITAL 14,000,000 ISSUED CAPITAL 13,000,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lee Choon Guan, Bag. Chairman. Lim Peng Siang.Esq. Cheok Cheng Kte, Scow Bng Tin, Esq. Esq. Yeo Cheng Hai, Esq. Tan Sian Cheng, Esq. Tan Chay Van, Beg. Tan467 words
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Advertisement423 1913-05-23 14 SALES BYJOCTIOH. AUCTION SALE 01 TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; COTTAGE PIANO IRON SAFE, Etc To be held at Powell Co.'s sale-room, Ob Saturday, May 24, at 1 1 a.m. A good toned cottage piano by the Robinson Pisno Co Ltd., very handsomoly carved teak upholstered and opring-seated drawing room suite; teak423 words
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Advertisement196 1913-05-23 14 AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, THE PROPERTY OF TBN PAWNSHOPS, On Tuesday, Jdnk 8, 1018, at 10 am. On Thursday, June 6, 1018, at 10 a.m. On Satubday, Ji-nb 7, 1018, at 10 a.m. The Pledges consisting of Watched, Chains, Gold, Diamond and other Rinrs, Earrings, Chinese and Malay Ornaments,196 words
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Article1123 1913-05-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Wear of Roads and Trackways. A correspondent contributes to The TimeH, of April 22, an interesting article at the wear of roads and trackways, in the coarse of which he says As road traffic becomes more and more mechanical, and1,123 words
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Advertisement550 1913-05-23 15 WOLSELEY "The Cara fox* Reliability and Economical Service." The "Autocar of Bth March last published this letter from an owner-driver, giving a very interesting analysis of the running costs of his Wolseley car over a period of four years: RUNNING OOSTB. 19,'iiH I bog t" enclose herewith a copy of550 words
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Advertisement10 1913-05-23 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nigbt, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement195 1913-05-23 15 BY APPOINTMENT MOTOR XYRE Mr* IjHR- MANUFACTURERS TO HIS MAJESTY KING 6EOR6E V. THE MOTORING PUBLIC WANT DUNLOPS The enormous preponderance of Dunlop tyres at Olympia— l,3s6 as against 875 of all other makes combined is evidence that the public taste is sound. The spread of technical knowledge amongst car195 words
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Advertisement426 1913-05-23 16 Strongest and Cheapest BJuJT'JI SIZES fc~* M SHARPE, ROSS &CO. LTD SINGAPORE. The best for Culverts and Drains. WANTS. TYPISTS WANTED. Wanted immediately, several typists. Apply Box No. 260, Straits Times. 22 5 a CHINESE SALESMAN WANTED. Wanted, an experienced Chinese Salesman with some knowledge of offioe work, by a426 words
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Advertisement384 1913-05-23 16 WANTS. JUNIOR SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted at once, a junior ftorthand typist. Salary $85. Apply D.D.E., c/o Straits Times. 14-5 n LEBBONB. In VIOLIN, GUITAR, MANDOLINE, BANJO. Apply Mi. Reverger, Raffles Hotel. M-4 M 6 SITUATION WANTED. By Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical experienced in factory erection and management. Apply Box384 words
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Advertisement562 1913-05-23 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. HOVBES TO LET. To let, No. 21 and 23, Sambaa Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change AUey. 11l a FURNISHED SEASIDE REBIOENCESTO LET. Bolmont, Benzolinr, Ben Ledi, off Taniong Katongand 88, Balestier Rd. Apply H. Soma pah, 19, Raffles Place, or 817 Serangoon Rd 8811 HOUBE562 words
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Advertisement667 1913-05-23 16 NOTICES. KMM KMT A CO. SHIP CHANDLERS, Government and Municipal Contractor*. 106, 108 k 109, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 421 and 1174. NOTICE Will the cabin pacserger by tbe M SBANO 888 from Amoy, who* c signature is illegible, and who complained to tbe Head Office at Rangoon about certain667 words
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Advertisement438 1913-05-23 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the socretaries of the various clubs. Convenient vms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Friday, Hockey,438 words
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Advertisement653 1913-05-23 16 BOABD AND LOOSING. SILVERBANK. ORCHARD ROAD. English Homo, vacancies. Telephone 628. 186 3i. 6 Y. M. C. A. HOUSE. Excellent rooms. vri»h or without borrd. Apply The General Secretary. l-'i-SOB. a BOARD AND RESIDENCE. One large room for bachelor with pirate family. $*s per month, attendance irclosive. Apply TENNIS, o/o653 words
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