The Straits Times, 26 April 1920
1920-04-26
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Title Section16 1920-04-26 1 The Straits Times. NX 36 316 BC^i&APORS. MONDAY, i APKJL. 26. 1920 FBICE 10 CEN c16 words
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Advertisement85 1920-04-26 1 Prte* bow BUI par om BRANDY We have just received a small shipment of really old liqueur Cognac. It is the finest ever seen in Singapore OBTAIN PARTICULARS FROM JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) 12, Battery Road, V^HflE^J SINGAPORE, Pierre Chabanneau JB R A N X> V Ihree85 words
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Advertisement282 1920-04-26 1 I ROBIN ON CO., LTD. (howpoiated ia ttie Btraitß SelHem ntaj I j 1 Sporting Cartridges UAnTRIUuC \.<2y- CKS) f-g^ Jm A DliP H3iD OiSTiaHT iritb tn extia tleel-tised beaJ x^ 04BTR(0OB mdft tbe braßs which makes it Tbe extra deep bead laeiliM tjfWOßßib'e to ip'it. Shot No. 4 l^2«^^^282 words
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Article1015 1920-04-26 2 Sbaoghil View of tbe Labour Position. Ton snin*! g^neril rase»io« pf tbe stiueb.ldets ia tac S ujamba Kabbar Hsttto?, Ltd. was hbl j en Aoni 8, at Shanghai, when tfi. Q. O.ajriifcc p.-eeided, supported by Hemrp. hi. H Ki.io.rie. R N. iiaoaan aad Dj, Is L, Mi-ib. fae1,015 words
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Article145 1920-04-26 2 At tbe Ceatial Criminal Ccait, SyiJucy on Xaiob.2B, Mi. J^tioe Wade st-nicaoed two t e'.nr nod t 1-iistß to 7 in 1 Vi yeaiit rrsp^otively, Tbey wer-> conviot d of B>«TBU'jghter. Addrt.Bsing tbo pttso&'.rs, tbo Ja.ige said Bsrhof yoo ban taken tbe life of a145 words
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Advertisement511 1920-04-26 2 'I lafidsome\ models make selection easy! c ol iratclwi ever presenteJ so var-ed a range v: c ill-! None h.ve Ixen liCid in such high the li-ie i>f Cavalry' 1 Guaranteed Levers 1 i picteJ I Movements ideaticaJ in each ■imilari n \LMthelesBi such as to tl -II t,t>od .Ulj'.iS!!.w511 words
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Advertisement721 1920-04-26 2 London ScDino Afo.il HKHV.s \Bot4 mm ItKIViIES ilrilii a* fcrMMaf OILSEEDS m* Pn. "n T Ull -FS ft SKIN* kj.rt.l KIHBES, DRUGS COTTON. WOOL Beoafa* "ntjaeTT l ORES MICA oIW, AND r.'MHAI owSwanaati hS»J»UIMG»T Imta^aA. KEVME3K, SON £gj rfa»«^t MVU W*M&tM*x\ I H**i XcJeansu, "XcyiMa, itUnt." %>>. jag? TYRES MORE721 words
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Advertisement198 1920-04-26 2 *&L/!SS£S Cnd D£r£CT3 of \//2/O/V. xss^ 3/?T/SfZ?CT/O/V Gytfy?Hrf££><s?J&fF^f? CT/O/V sS 7~3 aߣS' 1m rr*™ «^k*V*sair) •Csw V ■U, SOUTH BRIDGE ROaZ S'NGAPORI •*Mf a STOCK «> "J" Bank Paper, medium siu, IS '.be. S" X Bank Paper, D'medinm siie, 2* lba. Jaa*aA "Nanyang" Bank, medium, 18 lba. jSPf" Nanyang Bank,198 words
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Article880 1920-04-26 3 Ricord ot 1 heir Grent Work Id France. A libb bcattfnl body of mca rt,Tc« §pj o»r ed in »ms," [»jb LicDtcornt Colrrtl Jol Boehao, ia bis thiociole tf The Sooth Afiioan Friers in France. "Tteybad tbat gentle end it fltxible pride wbieb is too picoJ to880 words
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Article64 1920-04-26 3 A licndon wiie of Aptil a »ajs:-Mr. W«.l«fi Ni/ifo.k, cba\,m»» cf tbe Amslt/ama ed Kotbn E ton b, epeaki(.R at tbe statotovy mcetirg, paid it tbe woiid'H eoiisomptioo cent ir Did at cn'y three (itt tie tbe pievtcnß aferagti incntic, tbe knows facts at to tbe Mia flsnttd sod its64 words
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Article91 1920-04-26 3 The Tiara aaja that the foot tba» £'J,fCOro worth c! rouble notes baa been fnend in India ia nirprieirs and fiigniSoant. Tbe Oidiuanoo picma'patcd by the Oovc»d m'nl nf India is plainly intended to deal with tbe sadden emrrgeney. Tbe Timfi? eoneladf s tbat tbo oredalons Mid dittff eted P"iple91 words
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Advertisement323 1920-04-26 3 '^S3r^^ I^ssv j I ftk Finn Piiptj* Somehow there's comfort and solace in smoking a good pi|>^- an enjoyment too coni£j\^ plete to admit to irritations 2^s*"* or annoyances. THE UNJVERS/jL PIPE is made of real "smoke happiness". Made of genuine French Briar, seasoned so they will not crack or323 words
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Advertisement264 1920-04-26 3 For Your Health's Sake You Must Have Pure ASPIRIN Nearly hnlf a million socalled aspirin tablets were recently seized and condemned, analysis showing them to be harm tul rubbish withojt a particle of real aspirin. That is why you shouiil insijt on having the Gena^prin brand guaranteed to bo true264 words
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Advertisement247 1920-04-26 3 THE TYPEWRITING BUBEIU DESPATCH v SECRECY iiSjMßr*^ GUABANTEED BURLIKBfON HOUS* Colsmsn Street laereaM Yoar Light Reduce Tom Cost by using PHILIPS Vz WATT ELECIRI6 \Xm Direct Importera UNITED ENGINEERS. LJMITUj Electrical Department, Sing»»or» NEW STOCK OF BOOKS JUST RECEIVED Pitman's Mercantile Law $6.20 Pitman's Companies and Company L»" 4.20 Pitman's247 words
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Advertisement319 1920-04-26 3 Engineers' Stores Estate Supplies Mild Steel Plates. Light Rails, Tip Waggons. Hex Bolts and Nuts. R. S Joists, M. S Antics, Round and Flat Steel Bars.etc. etc Gas or Crude Oil Engines. Homis, Sodium Bisulphite, Wire Male*, 1 Beer, Corrugated Iron, Pipings galvanises Black Gas and ilydraulic, all sizea. AcetU319 words
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Advertisement412 1920-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS NiPPON YUSEN KAISHA (Incorporated In Japan) |Ta4er Mall Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Subject to alterations withes* notice. EUROPEAN MAIL LINE Fortnightly Service Wot London. Antwerp via (Malacca) Penang, Cclombo, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles, YOKOHAMA MARU end April TAMHA MARU May 5 MISHIMA MARU May 20412 words
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Advertisement628 1920-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILING! P a Oa- British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in Inglaat) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERYICIS PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY an at n— ill WWittis LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICB FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES ft628 words
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Advertisement149 1920-04-26 4 COMBINED BEBTICB 081 THE OCEAN SJ3. CO, ETD. (Incorporated in England) and THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SJV. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Monthly Service taking earge aad passengers from Singapore la JAVA POSTS (as Inducement ef en? NORTH-WEST AUSTBALIAIf POBTI An FBEMANTLB (PBBTB) Appmtmato filH— CHARON May T MINDEROO May 17149 words
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Advertisement650 1920-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILING!! PRINCE LINE FAX BAST SERVICE (Incorporated ia UJjL) FOB NEW TOBK GAELIC PRINCE (via Panama) PERSIAN PRINCE (vfa'suex') 1 111" 11 SLAVIC PRINCE (via For all information apply to ADAMSON. GILFILLAN A CO. LTB. (Incorporated ia England Ag*ats THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED (laeerperatod ia the United «~'-gd»m)650 words
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Advertisement134 1920-04-26 4 BTUAMBB BAIUNGI THB BASTEKN BHIPPfNG COMPANY, LTMTTBD (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) This time table is subject to alteration without further notice. Steamer nailing from Singapore PIN SENG— Every Tuesday, at I pjn, for Port Swettenham and Penang. PERAK— Every Sunday, at 4 pjn, for Malacca and Port Swettenham. From Malacca134 words
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Advertisement403 1920-04-26 4 iTMAMn BAILING* 0. S. K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) No. 2, De Souxa Street Proposed Sailings from Singapore (Subject to change without notice) FOB LONDON, ANTWEBP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG ANDES MARU end April FOB POST SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG HAVANA MARU May II403 words
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Advertisement555 1920-04-26 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Mb INNSBRUCK will probably sail from Singapore for Colombo, Tort Said, Venice and Trieste aad intermediate ports on May 1. PATERSON. SIMONS CO., LTD., Agenta. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THK OCaVIM STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE < lll.N MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. (Companies Incorporated, in England) s.s. TTDEUfI555 words
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Advertisement325 1920-04-26 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE *or Boston and New York via Panama Canal s.s. LUCERIC is expected to load here for •bove ports early, in May. For freight, etc., apply to BOUSTEAD A CO., Joint Agents. DODWELL LINE (Incorporated In England) FOR NEW YORK DIRECT sj. BOLTON CASTLE loading first325 words
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Advertisement569 1920-04-26 5 STEAMER SAILINGS FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA The I.C.S.N. Co.'s s.s. Kwaisang, 2,320 tons, is expected to sail at 4 p.m. on 28ih instant. She has splendid accommodation for firstclass passengers. Apply BOUSTEAD A CO., Agents. LOS ANGELES PACIFIC NAVIGATION COMPANY Cargo boat s.s. West Hika leaving Singapore about May 1,569 words
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Advertisement843 1920-04-26 5 ESTATE OF THE LATE SULTAN IDRIS SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES IN IPOH KUALA KANGSAR KAMPAR In pursuance of the preliminary notice which has already appeared in the Press, the undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction at THE TOWN HALL, IPOH on Friday, May 14, 1920, at843 words
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Advertisement904 1920-04-26 5 Attention is invited to the following provisions of the INCOME TAX ORDINANCE 1920 Section 2. The Income of an Individual ia denned to include his salary Salary" includes allowance", other thaa travelling aUnwancr* considered to bo reasonable by tlii Collector, fees, commissions, bonuses, gratuities andT perquisites or profits credited, set904 words
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Advertisement809 1920-04-26 6 •IREMt •J? U(J Nil BwaawaaTA^Bwl as H «T ffi **H |a 1m \*JrCa\ a JK'-BL OP A PHODOjTIOK— THB JEJfBf. PBODCOTION Ft«taii- R DOROTHY PHILLIPS la *V»y wiji»»i g^ee away Irsm tbe beatca trask o! aareea eVorlet aad pceaeata ber in ia'o whiob Bjfli aMal lb%a pleato bet niay *J809 words
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Advertisement296 1920-04-26 6 ■iBMAt Ai tioui Maj 1, 1920, our pri j;a ot admiseioa trill as iaereaaed a* follow* *to elan IS eta. ta tl eta., a.-d elan IS at*, to IS its., lad oUm il ata. ta I) ate. at p£ r^ m I^^ HALI- LTD W/f\ iMM SBOOND BHOW AT 5.16296 words
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Advertisement435 1920-04-26 6 fgpgmn L. C. Smith Typewriter "Silent Model THE SUPERIOR MACHINE Because it is silent in operation. Think of what this means in news saving I Because it has a Decimal Tabulator, which saves time, and insurss accuracy in billing and writing of figures in columns. Because the ball-bearing type bars435 words
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Article122 1920-04-26 7 FIXTURES Monday, April 26. Higb Wa or 18 a.m ,6 87 p.m TM«f«y, April 27, *ttrb Water, I 41 am., 0.(8 pin, I m\ \«no'<tfent B >a> d, 3.16 pm. Homcwaid n aila oloa>. Wednesday, Apiil2B. )Bb(b Wattw. 31 a.m., 7.(8 p.m. Tanr !ia J ab Mtg122 words
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SHIPPING INTELLEGENCE.
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Article141 1920-04-26 7 Tarn oho Pasta. ■an Vzaut Birix-Nil. Hi*t Viim Toongwa, Ikomaaan Mara, Me! Tr ab. M>cbev. Cllul WhaßV, ALBBEI AMD VIOTOBU Dbt Dwu, N 1 Mam WsAar.- Madiaa, Lak >F*rtai, Dmie Oaatk, Bjudjiin, lakada, Wc-m H.k», Ipob iapiita Uook lutitin qi?, Yshimo Mara, X vii Stoc, Rtnvoin141 words
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Article261 1920-04-26 7 Tbosgna, Brit, 8,438 torn, from Madras 21/4, foi Madrs» 27/4. KiJ 'irp-tr, Brit., 8,368 tone, fiom In mnftUatn 21/1. f:r Jjpan 2/4. Tylcu-> bn 4,779 tons, fiom Liverpool 21/4, fo»Uirgkoif;2«/4. Laeit>i>, Brit., 8/64 tons, tram Q'>tago* i 5/4, fvi liorgkttw Duo. MaJra--, But 4,237 tons, fiom Kobj 24,4261 words
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Article189 1920-04-26 7 Ta oat, r~a!aa Samba 'J.?;. i Colombo, Miaritias, Datbsa, and SjQtb Am.rioa P. svr- "•bun and Peaanx 8 pro Bata Pakal 8 pm Telak A a son k pm Halaeoo and Moar tpi lonykon-; »nd Japia 8 pm B»taTia, S»m»raoK Soaiabaya 4 pm B ttavia, Oauiibjn and189 words
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Article132 1920-04-26 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, April 26. Oa London, Bank 4 m/a 1/4 1/81 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3 m/s 2/4 11/16 On New York Demand 44 H Private HO days 48 Vi On France, Bank 600 On India, Bank T. T. 100 On Hongkong;, Bank d/d U6Vs p.c. pm.132 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article171 1920-04-26 7 Val.Pd. Bayer*. SeUen. 10 10 Ampang 18.00 18.50 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.76 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 3.5.0 3.7.6 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 10.00 10.60 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 2.5.0 2.7.6 non £1 £1 Lahat Mines 7.50 8.00 5 5 Lingui Tin 5.75 6.10 10 10 Malayan Col.171 words
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Article101 1920-04-26 7 Iss. Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. U £1 E. Smelting Co. 14.50 15.00 5/- 6/- Electric T'wayt 3/3 4/3 10 10 Fraser Neave 51.00 52.00 SO 50 W. Hammer Co. 105.*****.00 LOO 100 Katz Bros. 125.00 135.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.50 13.00 L 0 10 Robinson Ord. 14.00 14.50101 words
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Article79 1920-04-26 7 Enp. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 6px.pn Spore Electric Tramways 5 p.c. £350,000 norn Spare Municipal 5 px. $1,878,000 par Spore Mun. 4Vi p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 16 p.c. 10 p.c. dii Spore Mun. 4Vi px. of 1909 $1,600^00 15 px. lOp.c.di* Spore Man. 4H p.e. of 1909 $1,500,000 lipj.lll4.lb79 words
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Article377 1920-04-26 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Eratfa Qnotatteaa To-day'i Prices Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt Uec Caj.ih ($1) :!.8O 4.00 3.80 4.00 \m. Malay 4.75 5.25 4.60 5.20 VyerHitam ($5) 24.00 25.00 24.00 26.00 Kuning ($1) 1.30 1.45 1.30 1.50 V. Molek($l) 8.90 4.10 3.90 4.10 Punas ($5)377 words
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Advertisement764 1920-04-26 7 LATENT ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET, lar C c furnished bed-sitting room", bathroom attached. Gas. Immediate entry. C, Race Course Lane. WANTED, experienced book-keeper with knowledge of typewriting. Apply in own handwriting statin; salary. Good prospects. To commence work at an early date. Apply SM, Straits Times. WANTED, first-class tstate double entry764 words
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Advertisement217 1920-04-26 7 FILLIS' GREAT CIRCUS Retain visit of Ibe most popular and akwlnttly Ibe NO. 1 SHOW OF THE EAST GRAND OPENING. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28. AT 9.15 BIG NEW TENTB (Bf ACH ROAD) '(Jut airiv. d from BngUnd p r s.b. Novaia) ENTIRE NEW OUTFIT, NEW WATERPROOF TENTS Beautiful deooiatina and boatiag217 words
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Advertisement718 1920-04-26 7 I REPUTATION BUII/T DP HV YEARS OF CONSISTENT SERVICR. To-day Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills stand higher in public estimation than ever before, and have the reputation of being second to none Thit is a big thing to say of a small pill, but is nevertheless a fact! and the718 words
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Advertisement116 1920-04-26 7 FORTHE RACES Just arrived from Paris per ss. Cordilleres RACE GOWNS ft HATS SMART EVENING AND DANCE DRESSES Models Paguin, Redfern.Lanfievm, Madeleine et (idedeleire. On view tram Thursday, AbHI 39. 8 a.m. till 0 p.m. MADAME ALITE FORAY Boom 80, Rafflea Hotel. By apeoiai icqaiat THE STAR OPERA Tk« ThMtr*116 words
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Obituary39 1920-04-26 8 BADDELEY.— On April 22, Frances Gertrude, wife of F. M. Baddeley, Post-master General, S.S. (by cable). WALLACE.— At Johorc, on April 25, 1920, Gordon Robert Wallace, of halo-Malay Rubber Plantations, aged 37. Funeral today Bidadari cemetery, 5.30 p.m.39 words
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1197 1920-04-26 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 26 ROUSING AND THE RENT BOARD. There is, we find, a very considerable amount of dissatisfaction with the operations of the Rent Board, and the uncertainty as to what is to be the fate of the Ordinance under which it operates. The object of the1,197 words
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Article47 1920-04-26 8 The Covent Garden estate was sold to Mr. E. Creyke Fairweather of Arundel. The price paid is stated to be considerably over two and a half millions. With certain exceptions the estate is the same for which the late Sir Joseph Beecham paid £200,000 in July 1914.47 words
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Article19 1920-04-26 8 The thirtieth anniversary of the Nind Home, 6, Mount Sophia, is to be celebrated on Saturday at 4.30 p.m.19 words
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Article27 1920-04-26 8 The recent issue of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates was over subscribed. Certificates bearing definite numbers were to be issued at home on or about April 7.27 words
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Article36 1920-04-26 8 The Foreign Office announces that from May 1 the fee for British passports will be raised .to 7s. 6d., and that this fee will be chargeable for all new passports issued on or after that date.36 words
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Article32 1920-04-26 8 It is a matter of great satisfaction to know, on official authority, that not once during the war was a British subject of pure descent found guilty of communicating with the enemy.32 words
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Article36 1920-04-26 8 We are informed that at an extraordinary general meeting held at the registered office of the Commercial Rubber Co. on Saturday last Messrs. Seah Neo Chow (of Seah's Agency) and Tan Khiam Hock were elected directors.36 words
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Article40 1920-04-26 8 It was anticipated that the ex-German cruiser Emden would snil from the Firth of Forth in the course of mail week, but no definite date had yet been fixed upon. The vessel has been taken over by the French Government.40 words
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Article39 1920-04-26 8 When war came in 1914, so— adequate had been our espionage service that the whole bunch of German spies whose identity had become known to the police were quietly removed to internment camps save one, who managed to escape.39 words
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Article39 1920-04-26 8 Government clerks in Rangoon have submitted a memorial to the Lieutenant Governor asking for increased wages as' in the Punjab, Straits Settlements and elsewhere, with a minimum of twenty per cent, increase and mm mum pay of Rs. 75.39 words
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Article76 1920-04-26 8 Mr. Justice Darling has given judgment in a breach of promise action which came before him without a jury. The defendant pleaded that owing to wounds which he received while fighting in France his health was too bad to permit him to marry. Mr. Justice Darling awarded the woman one76 words
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Article77 1920-04-26 8 Never before has the Town Hall, Penang, presented such a bright and lively scene as was witnessed on Friday night on the occasion of the Englishmen celebrating the feast of their Patron Saint, St. George, and never before in our memory has K accommodated such an enthusiastic crowd of merry-makers,77 words
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Article89 1920-04-26 8 The Dunlop Rubber Company applied in the Chancery Division, Dublin, on March 19, to have an order set aside givingj/Mr. John B. Dunlop leave to issue a writ on the company in London in the action he is bringing against the company. Mr. Justice Powell refused the application, but extended89 words
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Article90 1920-04-26 8 Colombo is suffering from an epidemic of broaching cargo between ship and shore. This was particularly noticeable in the case of the cargo of the Clan Macdonald which was discharged there recently. This offence wa»-very rife in "South Indian coast ports for many years, particularly at Cocanada, where a special90 words
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Article116 1920-04-26 8 A correspondent writes to the Advocate of India, Bombay, suggesting that British people should not be forced to travel on ships named Zeppelin, etc. Obviously, our contemporary is right when it says that there is no compulsion in the matter but things have come to such a pass in connection116 words
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Article105 1920-04-26 8 In connection with Mr. Bonar Law's visit to Worthing, a Wheatstone high speed instrument was installed at the local post office for a prompt despatch of Press messages, with the Creed apparatus which automatically transposes the Morse code signals into typed characters at the receiving centres. Worthing was placed inDomei - 105 words
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Article164 1920-04-26 8 Passengers arriving at Singapore from Sourabaya by the Melchior Treub this morning included Messrs. E. Huglan, J. C. Huglan, C. Homan, E. Curr, Johannes, Verpl. Marion, J. H. Hartkamp, Z. Scharr, F^aser, J. Kuneman, N. Haig, A. Strok, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs.TVshton, Mr. K. N. M. K.164 words
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Article530 1920-04-26 8 The High Commissioner has appoints*) Mr. T. R. Hutton to be a Second I.iejtin ant in the Malayan Volunteer Infantry. Another resident of Hongkong of long standing who left recently to lattlt at home was Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, who came out to Hongkong as an530 words
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Article87 1920-04-26 8 Much sympathy will go out -o Mr F. M. Baddeley, Postmaster-General, Straits Settlements, in the death on Thursday, of Mrs. Baddeley. The news has reached Singapore by cable. Mrs. Baddeley went home wui, her husband some. months ago and was then n state of87 words
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Article162 1920-04-26 8 The Police Club on Saturday night was the scene of a farewell function to bid goodbye to Chief Inspector Michael O'Neill who, after years of loyal and faithful service, is on the eve of leaving Singapore on furlough and pension. It was what might be described as162 words
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Article152 1920-04-26 8 The tenth anniversary of the Amateur Drawing Association, which has its habitat at 84-2, Tank Road, was celebrated most fittingly on Saturday afternoon with an At Home, which passed off most sue cessfully. A large number of both mem bers and their friends attended the function, over152 words
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Advertisement99 1920-04-26 8 LAMBERT AND BUTLER ■NGLAND FRONTIER SMOKING MIXTURE BqH.Ull PER \i lb gp SPECIAL DISPLAY IBSICIUI 4> Millinery FOR The Races JOBN LITTLE Company, Limited (I' eirrarMei in Ba^tu?) SINGAPORE THE TWO FAVOURITE TYPEWRITERS THE "EMPIRE" AND THE "OLIVER" ■TOOK SIZES «M PI RE OLIVBR Fooltoap takes paper 9* wide Foolscap99 words
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Advertisement122 1920-04-26 8 SELECT BUBJECTB AND 818 FEA7UREB AT BINBAPOREB MODERN PIOTUIE THEATRES |Iv Cb;ng Eec Co.. Ltd., P.ojiietsiß) ALHAMBRA THE CAPITOL S PARTS Fem»uri»K 1 "AfBD PUT! MISS GINGiRSNAP J PTI. B»by M.-ir d- 2PTS. WICK IMICT Ml lIMII LtOYD OOHIDT PALLADIUM DEBTINY Prt R«atnnßi> 0 r >ti.y Fhlllirs PT|. ANIMiriO VEULT122 words
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Article581 1920-04-26 9 Fantastic Rumours About Disagreement. German Notes on the Arnament Question Rbuto Telegkams. Txjndon, April 21. Washington The Ambassador at Rome Ims been instructed to attend the San Rcmo conference, as the Government's observer, "bat not to participate in the deliberations. London, April 21. San Rome, communique The Supreme581 words
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Article116 1920-04-26 9 Rxutkb Telegrams. Lordon, April 21. Cairo, from Jerusalem General Bols, U,e Chief Administrator of Palestine, addressing Moslem, Christian and Jewish lenders, said there was only one authority which was his. They were free to express their opinion, which would be seriously considered, but if they were violent in future116 words
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Article657 1920-04-26 9 RtITH TXLKGRAUB. London, April 22. New York The railroad general managers have announced that the strikers will lose seniority. Mr. McHugh, Chairman of the executive of the Railroad Workers of America, replied that if so he will not ask the men to return to work. London, April657 words
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Article50 1920-04-26 9 Reuter Telegram. London, April 21. The City and Suburban result was Corn Sack 1 Square Measure 2 Furious 3 Sixteen ran. Short head between first and second and a neck between second and third. Betting 10 to 1 Corn Sack, 10 to 1 Square Measure, 6 to 1 Furious^Reuter - 50 words
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Article280 1920-04-26 9 Sums Telegrams. London, April 21. Suva The impressive ceremonial of the presentation of /he whale tooth and the brewing of kay| drink from the ancient Yagona root in honour of the Prince of Wales was performed on an unprecedented scale. Three hundred painted and lavishly attired warriors280 words
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Article179 1920-04-26 9 Reuteb Telegram. London, April 23. A bill has been introduced into the House of Commons to amend and extend the duration of the Profiteering Act. It provides that the Board of Trade may approve a scheme submitted by a substantial proportion of persons engaged in the production and distributionReuter - 179 words
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Article157 1920-04-26 9 EIUTXB TELEGRAMS. London, April 23. Speaking in London, Lord Londonderry, Under Secretary of State for Air, emphasised the magnitude of the aircraft deal of March 14 which involved 10,000 aeroplanes, 30,000 engines and enormous quantities of equipment a'ad products of British industry. It was announced that accessories were finding157 words
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Article83 1920-04-26 9 Rxutxb Telegram. London, April 22. The Association of British Chambers of I Commerce has passed a resolution urging the Government to appeal to the Employers Federation of Trade Unions to temporarily extend working hours in order to meet the deficiency of production, thereby rendering more exports available83 words
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Article511 1920-04-26 9 I Bravery of Singapore Boy Recorded. Ritrrn Telegram. London, April 21. ■enco Marques In connection witl of the British barque Speedonia tain, second and third officers, th< s operator, a seaman and 23 Chines) April 19 March 19) in three .o are still missing in latitude 21 south511 words
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Article59 1920-04-26 9 Eiutm TcLauaxii i London, April 22. The King has conferred the Commander- I ship of the Order of St. Michael and St. George on Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor- Tudor. i Admiral Tudor was created K.C.M.G., in 1918 and the message is probably in- j tended to mean the59 words
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Article15 1920-04-26 9 Reutgk Telegram. London, April 23. Sir John Jordan has arrived in England.Reuter - 15 words
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Article130 1920-04-26 9 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report Singapore, April 26. Rubber. The market is steady. Spot around 88% cents, with July/Septr. sheet 92 cents and July/Deer. 94 cents. Tin.— l2B tons sold 172.50. Shares. A slightly more active market. Rubbers. A few baying enquiries are leading to business. Indragiris130 words
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Article2036 1920-04-26 9 Governor Lays 500 Ton.* Of Granite. Official Visit to Johore A ceremonious occasion of particular interest drew a large number of prominent people to Johore Bahru on Saturday. The laying of the foundation of the great work of the Johore Causeway the completion of which will mean so2,036 words
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Article112 1920-04-26 9 The question of the location of an aerodrome for Calcutta has been engaging thiattention of the India fur some time. A site in the vicinity of the ammunition factory at Dum Dum was suggested by the Offictr Commanding the Royal Air Force in India, but, as it was open to112 words
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Article1002 1920-04-26 10 Australians and New Zealaoderf Commemorate lay— April 25 was Anzac Day. Local Australians and New Zealanders commemorated the anniversary of the <;,iliipoli landing the evening before, when t 1 cy met for the annual dinner at the Kurope Hotel under the chairmanship of Mr. F. Wearne, president of1,002 words
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Article1094 1920-04-26 10 Site for New Premises Practically Acquired. The following report is officially supplied The ninth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Central Engine Works, Ltd., was held on Saturday at the offices of the company, Laidlaw Building, Mr. H. Gill, acting managing director, presiding. The Secreta»y1,094 words
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Article534 1920-04-26 10 Compaoy's Progress In Past Ysar. The report of the directors of the Chang.kat Serdang Estates, Ltd., for the year ended January 31, 1920, scates The net profit for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amounts to $75,745.34 to which must be added the534 words
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Article297 1920-04-26 10 Approval of Reconstruction Scheme. An extraordinary general meeting of the Federated (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on February 27 .at the office of the company, 20, Eastcheap, EC, to consider and, if thought fit, to pass resolutions for the reconstruction of the company. Mr. H. K. Rutherford297 words
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Article49 1920-04-26 10 With reference to notification No. 28, published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of January 3, 1919, it is notified that the price of first grade rubber for the period April 23 to April 29, 1920. inclusive, is 90 cents per pound, equivalent to $120 per picul.49 words
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Article1161 1920-04-26 10 Preliminary Steps for Selling Properties The ninth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Coconut Estates of Perak, Limited, was held on April 7, at the offices of Messrs. Whittall and Co., the agents and secretaries, Colombo. Sir J. Thomson Broom, director, presided, and1,161 words
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Letter128 1920-04-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring to the correspondence of Ratepayer, it is a just grievance he mentions and cannot be overlooker. The Kubu Road is one of tne residential quarters of the town, and certainly should not be neglected by the Municipal authorities with128 words
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Letter228 1920-04-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The following information as to the difference between diamonds and brilliants is supplied by Messrs. Ginder and Ginder, the large firm of diamond polishers and cutters of Birmingham, and may possibly be of interest to your readers. The term228 words
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Letter205 1920-04-26 10 Estate Clerk s. To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, Have the estate subordinate staff realised the predicament they are now placed in, especially on account of being debarred the privilege of sufficient wages, while the unprecedented high cost of living still prevails, without any substantial change so far,205 words
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Article97 1920-04-26 10 Those who remember Leah Baird and her charming personality in such noted pic'u.res. 8 Moral Suicide and As a Man Ininks will not miss her in her latest production The Capitol, in six parts, which the Alhambra is putting on to-night. Another well-known star who is pleasing to97 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article80 1920-04-26 10 The following are to-day's ties in die S.C.C. Tennis Tournament Championship. Potts v. Sinclair. A. Single. Utermark v. Tyler (to finish). Championship Pairs. Donnell and Legghtt vs. Gannt and! Miles. Newcomers' Handicap (Final Tir). Bowerman v. Franklin. To-morrow's Ties. Championship. Lee-Warner v. Sinclair or Potts.80 words
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Article130 1920-04-26 10 Yesterday morning a handicap points race for the Vice Commodore's Cup was. sailed off. In squally weather a late start was made, as several of the owners decidol to reef down at the last moment. Thr Florence, the latest addition to the fleet, getting away nicely at130 words
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Article60 1920-04-26 10 A reminder is given to owners that entries for the meeting to be held on May 11. 13 and 15 close at noon on Saturday next. Members generally are requested to note that ladies' tickets for the races should be applied for as soon as possible. No ladies*60 words
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Article46 1920-04-26 10 A message of April 14 gives the following as the results of the semi-final round of the Football Association cup Aston Villa beat Chelsea by three goals to one at Sheffield Huddersficld Town beat Bristol City by 2 goals to one at Chelsea.46 words
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Article555 1920-04-26 10 Messrs. Baktr. Fcaron set) Co'f Weekly Repot t In their weekly shares circular, dated April 'I'A, Messrs. Baker, Kearon and Co., Kuala Lumpur, report The week under review has seen business in the rubber section on a larger scale than has been the case for some,555 words
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Advertisement11 1920-04-26 10 The death is announced of F. H. Rawlings, vice-provost of Eton.11 words
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Article1407 1920-04-26 11 Fxbaostive Explaoailoa of The Estate's Affairs The tenth annual general meeting of this company was held on April 7 at Shanghai. Mr. Grayritfjre presided, supported by Messrs. S. A. Hardoon, E. S. Udoorie, Bad K. N. Truman, directors, and tin- attendance represented 104,318 ■hai *'s. Tl:c Chairman1,407 words
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Article632 1920-04-26 11 ■he Proponed Bonus hare Issue. An extraordinary general meeting of the Bantenc (Solangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on March 11 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., for the purpose of considering: and, if thought fit, pas.sinp a resolution modifying the regulations of the company. Mr.632 words
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Article33 1920-04-26 11 Programme of drills, »tc., for week ending Saturday, May m 1, 1920 Saturday, May 1. Eurasian Co. Rifle Club, Bale.-tier Range, 2.30 p.m. K. SMITH, 2nd Lieut, Acting Adjutant, S.V.C33 words
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Advertisement174 1920-04-26 11 JUST ARRIVED NEW MUSIC AND RECORDS "His Master's Voice" ®S. MOUTRIE CO. LIMITED Kafilet Square, Slsgsporc Ready Stocks Galvanized Corrugated Iron Govan Pig Iron V.M. Roll Zinc Pig and Sheet Lead Mild Steel Bars Durham Foundry Coke etc., etc PRICES ON APPLICATION WILLIAM JACKB A CO. K ingapore, JBIXJ J3fc.174 words
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Advertisement188 1920-04-26 11 BAFFLES HOTEL IV* hrtwJt •>« Beat tmcetaeful H«td m lk« bhial FACING THE SEA Mxs»*»ew ■attew »f rooßs and spadow leuxao, Tertafefg ■ai beawtlf ul ground*. AFTERNOON TEA Ifory Thwwiay, movie in attendant*. Clnem* M Ihe lelwi from 6.15 p.m. flnt-daaw fevMw*. Goest Night every Satarday, Aluer r«e> lowed by188 words
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Article1202 1920-04-26 12 British Officer's Amaslng BStorlt*. Capt. Hamilton bltn, D.3 0., oommaader ol the Pangbourne Ntatisal School cadet ttaieiDg-ship SI. George, wbiob bu just left Plymouth loi o t«o moatbs' oraise to the Ouiij Islands, was in the war associated with Com. Max Hortop, V.0., B N tad dating him1,202 words
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Article533 1920-04-26 12 Reconstruction of Ibe Company Sanctioned. An extraoidiaary geaeral meeting of Ibo Derm Ittatea (Malaooa), Limited, was held jn Maroh 17_ at Cannon Btreet Hotel, E.O lot the pnrpoae of oonaideriog resolutions to wind ap the aompany and form a new oompaay. Mr. H. O. Stewart (ohaiiman aad533 words
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Article548 1920-04-26 12 Working Wonders Among Caucasian Tribes. oorrespoadent writing ta Ibe English man, sajs merohtata and other airiTiag is India (ram I'ersia are 101 l of stories o! an aged Enn'i 1 hmsn who has suddenly appear ed on the horiaoa is mid-Asia acd who ia credited witb548 words
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Advertisement304 1920-04-26 12 "Tfcoy Trattettf" Hero than flve time, as many TROY REVERSIBLE WAGONS as th. total numbir of trailing wag-ons made by all of our competitors are operatinc behind stow speed traction engines to-day in America. W« refer t.. it in no spirit of boastfulncus but rather to show that men, WBMS304 words
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Advertisement129 1920-04-26 12 "A Genuine Inspiration iD Cigarette Flarour, Fragrance and Bouqu«t" CIGARETTES Men cf culture and refinement always prefer Sate Express" to any other cigarettes the reas m is obvious they are the last expression of quality. £f N? 555 Ia vacuum tins of fifty. OBTAINABLE EVBBYWBBBI. Sole m&&uftet«rers ASDATM TOBACCO Co.,129 words
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Article791 1920-04-26 13 Agricultural Banks Proposed For Ceylon. Tbe main coco'usion t reive! at by tbe Committee on the reel (or Agr.oiltutal Buka ia that tbe native apiculture ia this ocloiy is being (tuvcd by lack c( ctpital and of credit facilities generally, aay« tbe Trace o( Ceylon. Tbia appliea especially791 words
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Article119 1920-04-26 13 The fiist Royal Lovos Binoe the jew 1914 wu held od Much 22 in St. Jknua a Palace. Ibe Xii R drove to tbe pil&et in aenii-et \to, tni was escorted by detachment of liie Household C»7»lry, whoee kbski nniforrue contrasted w.th the (all dices naval and119 words
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Article28 1920-04-26 13 The marriage took place at St. Andrew's Church, Colpetty, Colombo, on April 9 the Row David C. Macmichael officiating, of Mr. Hugh Miller and Miss Elizabeth McGill Thompson.28 words
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Article68 1920-04-26 13 The Arbitration Court which was form-] ed in Hongkong to hear the claims of the China, the China Navigation, the China j companies, with the exception of the Indo- j China, the China Navigation the China Merchants, Namazee and Co., and Snow- j man and Co., operating: along the China68 words
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Advertisement162 1920-04-26 13 Neisr Goods JUST UNPACKED AT WeiTEAWAY'S TOOTAL PIQUE M.L-WOOL New range of co out: Whre, hAubtlU]llt Na\y, BJsik, Grey, Csie in Navy, Fawiaod Brown tiipcuit, Fawr, 43/44 ir. 51 in. pc e s2 60 j-*- Plcs $10 5Q TRABO SHIRTING Stt:o ih finch Cambria Bhirtir.^, f.st eclours white gcundn vilh162 words
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Advertisement278 1920-04-26 13 Downward Stroke. The only Safety Razor that "Strops Itself." VALET Built right into the frame of the s<^ j, 1/f I "Valet" Safety Razor ia a simple and -^Ll^CO^O^l^l'^O^lD unobtrusive device that resharpens the 1 "'-v I?X» y/~W» blad- before every shave. A few up-and- tJCtlCTt^y ISAX£,KJI down strokes restore278 words
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Advertisement839 1920-04-26 14 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE Ot faloabta Neolald land aad tbe large a I \a*le a»d r;lf*'!fntl» sitostid ecm ■oop* hoot-. >n w« a« N. KM, U,,per Ber.n aoB Roa^ very roiuble lor a boarJing o; a rlob an« it wiib-n a few rtfn^e* walk trcm the tiem tenciors ire*839 words
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Advertisement903 1920-04-26 14 SALES BY AUCTION ATTRASTIVE AUCTION BALE Ot 80 lota of valuable freehold batidiag allotrconts titnate at tbe oorner of Orchard Rsad and Taiglin Bead (eoraiai^irg a tromiarnt »cd eea'ral pctlion and witUia eaay diMaaoe from tL.) Cot-uinoUl Houses ol biagaixre loan. At Meatra. Ctieoaft K?oa Sons aad Uo 'a ttk903 words
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Advertisement634 1920-04-26 14 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE Of otrgo ex ss. Kleiat and BiU»n!a to be beld at oor saJe-roim, No?. 18 and 17, BaftUs Pl.oe, en Wbvbbsdat, AraiL 10, at 10 80 am, Compriain« gold, silver aad alomiaium paiat powder, ba.toaa, ambr>la frame', Cbaese lay, D)!oi:ene plan?, lesthrr beltirg iicnwaro eto.634 words
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Advertisement695 1920-04-26 14 Notif c is hereby given ibat (he Irsdc mark eoßsiitißß of tbe efreclar depiga and wordt as shown abeve is the oelrsive ireperty ol William Hrary Blsekbaic, of 60 81, Kiss Stioct, aUlb.crse hi tte State cf Vi:toi.a Cemneawealih of AuMia'ia. nTcreb^nt, aas ia nred by tbe tad William Eeary695 words
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Advertisement549 1920-04-26 14 1 Lit ia to g^c rci.'tc ft- at (be tit' t- tiade mark ia tbe rrtrrtty r| He Fcrp 'td Coir piny tari is tuo lj Ihe tfc'o lit. Bcbk aad Ocmptß" in inretiiß vti'b all iiu ot Rice ml »"n*'»rt 1 1 ?ra't wifh by Urrr. Tbia nctke ia549 words
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Advertisement835 1920-04-26 14 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION Tccdmt wul acreeeivtd at the CCLONIA' SECRETARY'S Office, i-p to nooa ol April ■3, wuo tcr tbn tollovnag w.-irs i— 1. Brnoiion ct b-naekj f?» the Sikh Pdiee at Nf -w B»i > V.rd 3. BreoWna ot ter» fcr pit k« Fcniirg Lane. 5. Brestion ct qna-ie f835 words
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Article854 1920-04-26 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Electricity v. Petrol. So fat tbe ekotiio vehiole hu not gtinel popnlai approval to the extent hoped, and it may be that tbia fast ia traoeable to a fairly general impreaa on that eleotrio batteries are not teliable acd rrqnite recharging854 words
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Article237 1920-04-26 15 You aaj en»s about the mow! in Pio3*4iUy, Yon may ticinble it the tiaffl- :n tbe Strand, Von may look in vain icr pity fiom tbe busmen in tbe City And tbe Boston Rcad'b nasal ,1 understand. Ob 1 desperate and dreadful ate tbe daogen Tbat make237 words
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Advertisement82 1920-04-26 15 Tjodbeßrothers MOTOR CAR It is wonderful how well people think of the car. Its quality is a thing everyone seems to take for granted. Long life, faithful service, line riding qualities, lasting finish none of these are debated. The prospective owner is nearly always sure of them without discussion. Vl^^T'SjßssßsV82 words
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Advertisement253 1920-04-26 15 LODuOD u.\ American lYHtu Records M- remedycav ""o $2.50 fIsBBBBRMaWI IHtaid New Gramos. |fJ GR/lIIOPHONU REPAIRED fe ■■Mlm JmSm GUICKLV AND WELL tl ij WM NEW MUSIC 1 VMBi 40c^copy I WV ThaDUNLOPRU3B[R StOBIKSOti PUNO \'BP (0. (Far [as!) LD. k'^j) B TTsft (Incorporated in Japan) 42-4, Rublnson Road. w253 words
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Advertisement360 1920-04-26 16 FIREWOOD |s* IM ■■■laipaltty el ilngaper*. fk* »rlai* •eatraetot Man Kiat fteU Mia Ft******* el O«aa Kiat aal CeO S*U Ac*at Globe Boiler Fluid nrka Meal Vivid for preserving ana Cleaajoag ateaat keilers of every «*serlptl*a) rkeae Nos. IS6I IICI <>■*• Phillip Street Vka-ae Nos. 1430 A 1071 Private Residence360 words
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Advertisement395 1920-04-26 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) It. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. GOODS BEADY AND IN STOCK NOW American Axes, Elephant Brand Scythe Blades 40 ins, Europe Bass Brooms large site, Emery Cloth, Nicholson Files assorted siies, Gauge Glasses Eureka assorted siies. Brass Wire Gauxe assorted mean, Hammers assorted sixes,395 words
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Advertisement969 1920-04-26 16 CLASSIFIED ADVIRTISEMENTS_^ The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, la ordinary dose-set type (average six word* to line) are Per line one Insertion 28 cts, two Insertion* 4S cts, three Insertions 64 cts, four Insertion* 82 ctn., five insertion* $1.00, six Insertion* $1.13, tea Insertion* $1.40, twelve969 words
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Advertisement866 1920-04-26 16 SITUATIONS VACANT MERCANTILE WANTED, two competent typists, good salary and prospects to intelligent men. Apply immediately to 253, Straits Times. WANTED, daybook clerk for engineering concern. Good writer and smart at figures. Salary nccording to ability. Apply 292, Straits Tin.^s. WANTED URGENTLY, in a solicitor's office, a competent typist. Good866 words
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Advertisement814 1920-04-26 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FORD CAB WANTED. Apply Lindsey and Co. WANTED, two-seater cars. Apply Lindsey A Co.. 29-2. Raffles Place. H)R SALE, one Sunbeam and one Stoneleigh car in splendid condition. Apply No. 12. Armenian Street. SECOND-HAND Charron «ici Gregoire lorries and cars for sale. Apply M. O. Grojrory, Raffles Hotel.814 words
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Advertisement413 1920-04-26 16 Sf raits Motorcar Service LIMIT I I> (Incorporated in Singapore) 214 to 216, Orchard Road. CARS HIRE SECOND-HAND CARS FOR SALE Studebakcr 7-seater, wire wheel.!, good for private users 1-1.500 Rto, 5-xmter S.2.'>o Overland, 5-seater 2.2.10 Overland, 5-neater 2,100 Chevrolet, 5-seater 2,250 If you wish ti sell your car, consult413 words
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Miscellaneous199 1920-04-26 16 Straits S7u?f TELEPHONES Editorial and General M Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office.. ]244 All communications relating to editorial ma'tors and news should be addressee to THE EDITOR. AH communications relating to business matters—* advertisements, subscriptions, account*, printing, etc., should be addressed tf ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For Sale, To Let,199 words
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