The Straits Times, 25 September 1923
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Title Section13 1923-09-25 1 The Straits Times No. 27,363 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement174 1923-09-25 1 n I ~P^Jala^ s^&jtvtMjl I Old Tom Mk Obtainable everywhere. i Imported by I The Borneo Company, Limited, 3 (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE IPOR PENANG. g suaa*BiniK*aifiasKidawaawa3iuna^nnßa«aaaßaa«aßaMaHßßßßßaaaßaan mnnunmammnmmmmmmmmMammmutaUiat j Boys end Girls f Here is a fine chance to win a Camera. Enter for the "BEAR BRAND" Milk competition. The174 words
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Advertisement172 1923-09-25 1 -z SPECIAL DISPLAY f^Mnp and' Millinery [If OCTOBER RACES fejjf Er2L__ MODERATE EXCLUSIVE 3 i linS"" 1 IN IN f* PRICE DESIGN These are absolutely New Stocks which have only arrived in the last fortnight and there are Styles in both Hats and Gowns to suit all tastes and expenditure172 words
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Article549 1923-09-25 2 Scope of Malaya's Mining Exhibit. The following notes from the mines sub-section of the British Empire Exhibition, 1U24, will give some idea of the scope of Malaya's mining exhibit. A complete exhibit of rocks and minerals in their various forms will be shown, and it is hoped549 words
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Article223 1923-09-25 2 IS GERMANY WEALTHY Popular Champagne Dances Daily. A correspondent to the Daily Mail writes The truth about Germany at the present moment is that everybody has work, the workmen in the towns have enough to eat, the peasant in the country is better off than he has ever been while223 words
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Article154 1923-09-25 2 Between Southampton and The Channel Islands. A Government-subsidised air service o', luxurious amphibian flying-boats will begin running daily between Southamp ton and the Channel Islands. Holiday-makers are expected to bt among the most enthusiastic patrons of these new air-boats, which have hulls Ukl motor-boats. The starting-point will be154 words
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Advertisement514 1923-09-25 2 fDemingiori A*. UMZ Shotgun Cartridges are really "Wetproof" APPLY THE TEST: Take a few Remington •aTV Shotgun Cartridges, either "ARROW", "NITRO CLUB", "NEW CLUB" or "REMINGTON" and a few of any other make; soak them all in water for one hour; inspect the Remington cartridges and fire them all. Then514 words
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Advertisement203 1923-09-25 2 Cuticura Heals Rashes Bathe with plenty of Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify. Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Soap Ik Talera Ii ft O'otmrat li M and It td. Soldthpooshoat Ihr Kmrir" Rrif*hDop<it F.K.wbuT£Mmi3.td.,3T.Ctartl?hal.KS<: LOLiton. t C 1. Bsq^Coticura Soap »hove* without203 words
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Advertisement224 1923-09-25 2 PROVISIONS PURE OLIVE OIL, "Sasso." gallon tins c, t '/i gallon tins 3.00 10 litre tins (2 1.5 pal. approx.) 12.00 «4 litre bottles 11:, 1 litre huttlc-s 2.10 TOMATOE SAUCE. "SWAN" 200 grams (7 oz.) ti is 16 SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL. Per CttM O f 100 tins. OIPBSIALBB224 words
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Article873 1923-09-25 3 Vast Possibilities of Empire Development. Mr. Philip Snowden, M.P., has written the following article which has been sent us for publication The President of the Bosrd of Trade has just told the House of Commons that the trade outlook is very black. The reason is that the873 words
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Article145 1923-09-25 3 Service flats, with all the attraction* of the Bath Club, the Royal Automobile Club, or an Atlantic liner will shortly make their appearance in Piccadilly. The proprietors of flats in Hanover Square arr iiegcrtiatin? for the Meccano-like structure opposite the Green Park, which is known as the Birdcapre."145 words
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Advertisement578 1923-09-25 3 TENDERS INVITED PAWNBROKERS' LICENCES, NEGRI SEMBILAN. With reference to Federated Malay States Government Gatettc Notification No. 5C48 of September 7, 1)23, in which the Resident of Negri Sembilan, with the con lent of the Chief Sccretar" to Government under section 6 of "The Pawnbrokers Enactment, ISU4,'' fifed for a period578 words
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Advertisement301 1923-09-25 3 POR PRINCES AMD RICH MEN ONLY. THE ROYAL TAKOTI 'WANG VII.AS.) This Yakntl or life-giving nectar has been ■wpand from the best, choicest and richest \etretal'le <!russ. It has a wonderful property of increasing the virile power and rectifies all urinary disorders. In fact, it ir.akcs man n man. This301 words
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Advertisement245 1923-09-25 3 TO CURE BILIOUS HEADACHES. Bilious headaches ari*e from constipation and sluggish liver. By gently cleansing the digestive tract and stimulating the liver, Pinkettes speedily set this trouble right. They also aid digestion, clear the skin, purify the breath, prevent diarrhoea and dysentery. Of dealers, or. poet free, 60 cents per245 words
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Advertisement212 1923-09-25 3 Onyx Jewels Such as-ONYX EARRINGS ONYX BROOCHES ONYX RINGS ONYX NECKLACES All in 18-carat Gold Platinum Settings. PRICES BEYOND COMPETITION. SOLE AGENTS WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. H > rGLOBEOI.I The Ideal Tonic. Ccungt G.'eih! u->.7 .-00-i rwOv ?our htulth tni tl'mjth I" "I can state positively that Glcb^ol212 words
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Advertisement756 1923-09-25 4 stehmer samms P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSII.AR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Due Spore Tonnage756 words
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Advertisement689 1923-09-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargtt on through689 words
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Advertisement664 1923-09-25 4 CTEfIMEB SAILIHGS KONINXLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCRAPPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHf-P.I VNPS INDIA COVKRNMF.NT. Telephone No». Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept, 1202. Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1137, Manager's Dept. 1003. COEN— September 26, Muntok and Palembar.g SINGKEP-September 26. Tongkal, Moeara-Saba and664 words
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Advertisement546 1923-09-25 5 SAIUNiS N. ¥i K. LONDON LINE Hakoiaki- Maru Oct. 14 Hakusan Maru Oct. 28 Kitano Maru Nov. 4 LIVERPOOL LINE Lyons Maru Nov. 7 ■AMnWnW UW Tsnyama Maru Oct. 6 Matsumoto Maru Nov. 23 NEW_YOBK LINE via SUEZ Sailing date nil. SOITH AMERICANL.'NE Kanagawa Maru begn. Nov. BOMBAY LINE Tamba546 words
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Advertisement433 1923-09-25 5 STEAMER SABJNBS o.&fc I'roposed Sailings from Singapore. (subject to chance without previous notice.) EIKOPEAN LINE F> Marseilles, London. Hamburg. Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. •LONDON MAMJ Oct. 6 Oct. 6 Calls at Aden, Port Sudan and Marseilles NEW YORK LINE For Ssn Francisco, Panama, New433 words
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Advertisement455 1923-09-25 5 STEAMER SAILtIiGS -NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL LINE AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF NEDERLAND ROTTERDAM LLOYD R. M. LINE R. M. LINE Tia Belawan-Deli, Sabanjr, Colombo, via Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Colombo, Genoa, Algiers, Southampton Marseilles, Tangier, Southampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. Pr. D. NEDERLAND Oct. 1 TAMBORA Sept.455 words
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Advertisement166 1923-09-25 5 COMPANIA TRANSATUNTIGA (Spanish Royal Mail Una.) Tho ■ndermentionad steamers will have prompt despatch for the porta indicated For Manila, Hongkong. Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama. ■3. LEGAZPI doe aboat Oet 1 For Colombo, Snes, Port Said, Barcelona, Valencia and Cadis ISLA DE PANAY due aboat Sept. 30 For freight and166 words
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Advertisement706 1923-09-25 5 STEHMER SAiUHSS "ELLEHMAN" INE KLLBRMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Lti. (IneoTßorated in Eagiaad) gTIAIIER D., Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. t sj. CITY OP KARACHI h na and Japan Oct. 6 8.8. CITY OF PARIS Chiiin and Japaa No*. 16 •m. CITY OF CANTERBURY China and Japan Dee. 27 HOMEWARDS. a*.706 words
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Advertisement700 1923-09-25 6 CIHEJA3 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE First Show at 7.30 sharp SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS t n FA S I Pint Show at 730 A Realart Production in 5 Part. Ml*. NOBODY oEKIAL SUrrin Episodes 25, 20, 27, 28, 29 and 30 CONSTANCE BINNEY six new reels. With New Comedies. AT THE END700 words
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Advertisement374 1923-09-25 6 CIHEMAI SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT EMFIRJLE CINEMA FOR TUREE NIf.HTS ONLY Commencing from Munday, September 24, at 9 p.m. sharp. The Universal Million Dollar Picture FOOLISH WIVES The Mo*t Talked of and much Discujned Picture To be Screened for the Last Time. Tour Last Chance to See. You Must Not Hesitate. You'll374 words
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Advertisement282 1923-09-25 6 The New World TONIGHT No Wrestling. Matches Postponed to Thursday. THE STAR OPERA. At th. THEATRE KOYAL North Bridge Road. To-night A Malay Play in two parts SLEXDANC DELIMA Part 1 K. H. CHEONQ, ProprUtor T. L. TAN. UtMtir Tfcoa* lit* for aeata. COURTESY to customers has always been our282 words
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Advertisement29 1923-09-25 6 yF Soil I Pipes BRITISH STANDARD STOCKS CARRIED. Dlam. la inch Lenjth t ft Mtta! V* I*, and 1/16 In. COMPETITIVE TRICES. CTABI.I33F.MENT9 BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated la China). SINGAPORE.29 words
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Article133 1923-09-25 7 FIXTURES. lii'sday, Septcmhi r '.'."i Hi K h Water, 10 59 a.m.. 11.9 p.m. Football: Middlesex v. S.F.A. \i*dne»dav, September M Hicli Water, 11.' J.". ::.m., 11.43 p.m. Sungei Bagan Mlg., Karkar'u, noon. Ihurfcday. September 27 Higii Water, H.i On.m. I'l.il. Orchestra, Ken. Hall, 5.16. Mail Cor133 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article84 1923-09-25 7 East Wharf Basm—Nil. Kast Wharf Tars, Sheers Wharf l'ijnacker Hordijk. Main Wharf Glunsanda. City of Hankow, l.mpire limk Calcntta Mara, M;>ntoro. \v. <--.t Wharl Calypso, Lycaon, .Mindcroo. Jardlnes Wharf-Nil. Pale Braal Coal Wharf—Nil. Keppel Harbour. Main Wharf Maskee, Joan 1. Coal Wharf—Nil. Oil Wharf-Nil Vessel! in84 words
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Article101 1923-09-25 7 CALTPSO, Brit, MO tons, from Port Swafe tanhan >6-», for Tort SweUcnhaa 21--J. Dut, 3^06 tons, Cren I'a.-^oeroen L'o-il. for honjrkong W-». KUALA, :in;.. 3M tens, from Ilaniikok ::5-9, ■'or Baagkok i"j-H. Brit, 1.516 ton:;, from Hongkong 2i-lt, for Honckur.7 -'7 t. r.iATA HAlll, Brit, !il(l tons, fum101 words
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Article147 1923-09-25 7 By the Montoro on Monday Mr. P. Ailen, Mr. J. n. R. BarUett, Mr. C < B Brocklcbi:nk. jlrs. li. (umpbi!!. Mr. Q. L Dcloittc, Miss M. J. Kldri.lge, Mrs. li. Fit=sjatriek, Mrs. Groenleea, Mktj M. Gallagher. Mr. L. L. Goodinann, Mr. V.'. Jinsen, M.^ I. Keys, Mrs.147 words
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Article201 1923-09-25 7 Te~4ay. Pstu Pahat 3 p.m. I'inanjr, Colombo and Bombay 3 p.m. Hfctaviu 3 p.m. Muar 3 p.m. Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. Sarawak and Goebilt 4 p.m. Kunffci Lint and llatavia 4 p.m. Sourabaya and Bandjermasin 4 p.m. Hunirki.nK Japan fi p.m. Langkok ..By train 6 p.m.201 words
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Article38 1923-09-25 7 Khiva K. ill r KcdcrUndcn Tjcnmai Tcests Willis Kashmir Spore Auc- U Auc 20 Aug. 13 Aug. 32 Aug. 27 Aug. 29 lonian Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 22 Sept. 2438 words
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Article192 1923-09-25 7 EX CBANG^~ Sinßapore,- September 25. Or. London, hank 4 ni/n t/4 7/32 Hemand Zll 1/8 I Private 3 m. credits 2/4% On New York Dcmnml U% Private do d/s 55',i On Prance, Baoft 820 On In.l-.a, Bank T.T. m On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1 li.c. «iis. Ob192 words
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69 1923-09-25 7 Ti.no nf market. Steady. Latest London cables quote: Spot »he^'- la. K <l. Spot Jet Oct.-Dic lan. -March April-Juin 81 lingapore Standard Pale Crepe. Cloiiug Price*. Bayert. 8ell«M. Spot Oct. Oci.-Dcr. Jan.-March Apiil-June Sinjrapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Shoet Cloainff Price*. Buyer*. B«U«ll. r.o'. R.i69 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article208 1923-09-25 7 Issue V;;l. IM. P.uyers. Sellers. 1 1 B«l mg-Padang 0.40 0.45 1 Hitara Tin 1.32V4 1.37V4 Jelantoh O.'JOnom 1 3 Johun Tin O.T7M. 0.42V4 i'l S. 1 Kam. Kamunting 4«/(i 47/6oi. 10 10 Kinta As3n. Old. 7.00 7.50 6 Lingo! Tin 4.20 4.40 10 Id Malay n Col. 22.25208 words
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Article147 1923-09-25 7 I ma \:il. I'd. Tluyrrs. Sellcrn il £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.5.0 6.10.0 10 10 Central F.njfines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Centra! Motors ."..25 .1.75 11 il K. Smelting Co. 7.10 7.25 5/- 5/- Rkw. Tramways 1/3 1/9 10 10 I*l wr 1 N'tavo 17.00 ttXKhd. 50 M Ilammrr147 words
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Article104 1923-09-25 7 li. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 6 p.e. p.m. S'porc KJpcUic Tramwaji, t> px. seem. Spore Muaklpal i v*- $l,87«.OOO S'porc Mvinicirial <H p*. of 1907 $1,000,000 I p.«. dl» S'porf i% p.e of VW $1,600,600 V*. «i« Spore Municlp»l 4*4 p.t. of l°0» $1.M0.500 10 p.e. Spore Munlclp*!104 words
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Article401 1923-09-25 7 rritcer »nd Va>. and Lyall and 9r*tfr Q—Utfm. Latost available Sterling Quotations «re printed on another page on Fridny. To-day's Prie*B. Frafler Lyall K C... Kr»t». Allenl;yN.\v(sl) 152% 1.40 1.30 I.'JB Alor Cajah <?1) 1.15 1.55 156 1.45 A. Hum ($6) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A. Kuning (?1)401 words
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Advertisement46 1923-09-25 7 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB NOTICE Candid.U.'s for e!"ction ns members of the Sincupore Sporting Club arc reminded that no ballot for mumbcrship will be made after October (1. IMS. Application to join the Club should, therefore, It made as early as possible. ALBERT H. TODD, Secretary, S.S.C.46 words
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Advertisement1026 1923-09-25 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU., see page 16. ORANGE SYRUP, Cherry Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, Kose Syrup. Piaeupple Svi up. Pomegranate Syrup, Plantain Syrup, Raspberry Syrup, Tamarind Syrup. •H. Baiter, I Direct Importer, Europe Hotel iJjildi::^. APPLICANTS for pest r.( tclej-. I arc thanked. KNGINKEK'S STOstSBEPEB WANTED. Apply 2813, Straits Times.1,026 words
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Advertisement63 1923-09-25 7 rmmmm~mmm mmmmmmm I I I High Grade Rubber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, buffers, rings, etc. FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vnlc. compound, vulc. canvas, solution, etc. AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Manufactured at low prices by the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS nead-OSce63 words
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Advertisement575 1923-09-25 7 New Shipment Arrived 6 in. by 3 in. by 36 ft. by 12 lbs. R. S. Joists. 3 in. by 3 in. by in. by 36 ft. Angle Irons. 3 in. by 3 in. by 5/16 in. by 36 ft. Angle Irons. Prices on application. D. G. Robertson, Ltd. KUALA575 words
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1161 1923-09-25 8 It used to be said that when J.olin Morley went from literature to politics, the former lost far more than the latter gained. We do not know that the observation was quite true. Morley was a scholarly author even more than he1,161 words
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Article19 1923-09-25 8 During mail week tt home sentences jf imprisonment where drunkenness was iroved were imposed instead of fines on motorists.19 words
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Article32 1923-09-25 8 The question of a probable timber famine arising in the N.E.I, is receiving considerable attention. Heer W. H. van der Haas, who is an expert in such matters, is studying the situation.32 words
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Article35 1923-09-25 8 The Autoleven states that whilst there were but 4,113 motors registered in Holland in 1913 the total had risen to 19,609 in 1922. Totals for motor cycles for the same years read 5,092 and 31,540.35 words
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Article40 1923-09-25 8 A Chinese who attempted to break into a house in Cantonment Road, and who had two previous convictions against him, was sentenced to twelve months' rigorous imprisonment by the District Judge (Mr. P. F. David) yesterday. Court Inspector Meredith prosecuted.40 words
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Article50 1923-09-25 8 Lecturing on Southwark Cathedral, the Rev. T. P. Stevens said that the tomb of John Gower, the first English poet, was in a very dilapidated condition and might fall to pieces at any time. Some years ago they appealed for funds for its restoration and received Bs. 6d. in response.50 words
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Article13 1923-09-25 8 The Siamese Government has donated 50,000 ticals for the relief of Japanese distress.13 words
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Article20 1923-09-25 8 A London wire states that Maggie Melkr. charged with the murder of h\r husband, the Egyptian, Fahmy Bey, was acquitted.20 words
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Article23 1923-09-25 8 Messrs. Kohler and Co., printers of Medan will shortly publish a new newspaper there. Heer E. Domela Niewenpuis Neyegaard will be its editor.23 words
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Article26 1923-09-25 8 Kuala Lumpur Tin, no liability, return! for the half month ending the- 15th in<t., were Hours run 276.35, Yardage treated 35,950, tin ore won piculs 182.-IK.26 words
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Article27 1923-09-25 8 Snipe being in season, there has been good shooting around Alor Star. Several good bags have already fallen to the guns of Messrs. Daly, Duff, and Fleury.27 words
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Article31 1923-09-25 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 170;=$100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. L 75 $100.31 words
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Article27 1923-09-25 8 The Madras Chamber of Commerce aye expressed the opinion that any large increase of tariffs for the protection of the steel industry in India will prove Lsastrous.27 words
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Article39 1923-09-25 8 The Chinese Government have taken delivery of a heavy type of express locomotive made in Holland. This is the first of a batch on order there. They are of a much heavier type than any locomotive used in Holland.39 words
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Article45 1923-09-25 8 The application for final leave to appeal to the Privy Council by the Pertnng Rubber Estates Ltd., in their case againsH the Societe Financiere des Caoutchoucs, which was postponed from the last F.M.S. Court of Appeal is to be heard at Kuala Lumpur this week.45 words
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Article47 1923-09-25 8 At a meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices riictntly application for a licui.ee to sell alcoholic liquors was made by the management of the Palladium. It was refused, the chairman (Mr. P. F. David) stating that the Board had definitely decided not grant licences to cinemas.47 words
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Article43 1923-09-25 8 An announcement in the F.M.S. Government Gazette is to the effect that the appointment of Secretary, Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur, previously held by Mr. R. A. Boardman, has been rendered vacant from August 28, 1923, by his absence without leave or reasonable cause.43 words
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Article48 1923-09-25 8 Last year Mrs. Sarah Wirth obtained a decree for judicial separation from Philip Wirth, proprietor of Wirth 's Circus, on the ground of alleged misconduct with Alice Willis. In the divorce court at Sydney, on August 28, application for permanent ailmony was made on behalf of Mrs. Wirth.48 words
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Article53 1923-09-25 8 A recently returned pilgrim from Mcci is believed to be the cause of an outbreak of smallpox in Ulu Selams, Upper Perak, states an Ipoh wire of yesterday's date. Six cases have decarred- up till now. As a smpload of pilgrims rcctntly landed at Penang and Port Mwettenhinn more trouble53 words
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Article61 1923-09-25 8 A Chinese woman was charged in the Second Police Court to show cause, the allegation being that she had distributed pamphlets of a religious nature prophesying earthquakes, etc. In postponing the case,, the Magistrate (Mr. Ahearne) said he could not. see that the woman was doing wrong, and pointed out61 words
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Article73 1923-09-25 8 On the 16th inst., at about 11 o'clock; the refloated submarine L 9 was towed by three Naval tugs into the Naval Camber at Hongkong where she was berthed against one of the inner walls. The submarine, which had been resting with her stern partly submerged on a bank near73 words
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Article74 1923-09-25 8 A Bill to amend the Courts Enactment 11)18 is about to be introduced in the Federal Council. The object of this Bill is to amend the Courts Enactnv nt by increasing the limits of the jurisdiction of the Registrar in matters of Prorate and Administration, by requiring that a Court74 words
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Article87 1923-09-25 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, are in receipt of telegraphic advice from the secretaries that the directors of the Banteng (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd.. have decided to recommend a dividend of 10 per cent, payable on 4th proximo in respect of the financial year ended April 30, 1923, carrying87 words
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Article88 1923-09-25 8 Mr. G. Miskin, Director of Mosiri. Gilman and Co., Hongkong (Agents for Lloyds Salvage Association, London states that the prospects of salving the steamer Loongsang ire still uncertain. The outside structure of the vessel has ue«.n examined by a European diver* but the Agents are now waiting for two European88 words
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Article93 1923-09-25 8 In a poll of nearly 200,000 votes recorded in the stage favourites election organised by the Bystander to discover which of our famous actresses stand highest in the public affection Miss Gladys Cooper heads the list The following ten of the 20 candidates concerned were voted the most popular in93 words
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Article437 1923-09-25 8 The Rev. Father A. Louis, of Singapore, has gone to Kuala Lumpur to relieve the Rev. V. M. Renard as Vicar, of St. John's Church. Mr. W. L. Wynne, Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., is expected back from leave by the Aialwa due about September 28. Mr.437 words
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Article37 1923-09-25 8 Writing under to-day's date, Messrs. Lewis and Peat state A cable from our London office gives London stocks increas<l by 1447 tons for the week ending September 22, total now on hand 52,986 ton*.37 words
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Article85 1923-09-25 8 A sitting of the F.M.S. Court of Appeal began yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, the criminal appeals being heard first. Th« list of civil appeals is a formidable one, oi.d includes several important cases which have created considerable interest. The chief among these is the Peck v.85 words
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Article89 1923-09-25 8 The Japanese Consul-General has received a cable from Baron Ijuin, Foreign Minister, in Tokio, with, reference to the scrapping works under the Washington Treaty to the effect that nine warships, viz. the Katori, Kashinia, Satsuma, Aki, Ikoma, Kuruma, Ibuki, Misaksa, and Hizen, have been withdrawn from the'89 words
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Article90 1923-09-25 8 A meeting of the local teachers of Perak was held at the Anglo-Chinese School Hall on Saturday, September 22, with the object of forming a Teachers' Association of Perak. There were about 60 teachers representative of all the teachers of Perak present. The draft rules were passed, and90 words
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Article136 1923-09-25 8 Samples of goods made in Canada from the Canadian Government Sales Room? in Shanghai are being exhibited in Singapore, at 6, Battery Road, during the present week. Some idea of the high standard and of the varied nature of Canada's products may be gathered from the samples136 words
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Advertisement85 1923-09-25 8 REMARKABLE OFFER OF Winchester Repeating Rifles Calibres 25-35, 32, 33, 38 and 44. COMPLETE With 100 Rounds of Ammunition For each Rifle At $80.00 each nett. PERMITS EXTRA. Every Rifle is Guaranteed to be in Thorough Working order. LIMITED SUPPLIES ONLY. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia England) SINGAPORE AND85 words
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Advertisement131 1923-09-25 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LON CHANEY MARGUERITE DE LA MOTTE IN SHADOWS in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIMBER QUEEN In 15 EpisodeH or 31 Reels. Episode 13 THE STOLEN WEDDING, 2 Reels Episode 14 ONE DAY131 words
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Article304 1923-09-25 9 Resolve to Abandon Passive Resistance. [Reuteb's Service.] London, September 24. Berlin Herr Stinnes is amoni: th* Ruhr representatives who to-day conferred with the Government with n gard to the question of the abandonment of passive resistance. It is unofficially known that the majority of the delegates favoured abandonment304 words
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Article139 1923-09-25 9 Many Deaths in Central Persia. [Kitnu'B Service.] London, September 24. The earthquate mentioned in the telegram from Cairo was also recorded at West Bromwich and Aberdeen. The bearings indicate the centre of Persia. The ecismic records are not so severe as in the Japanese upheaval. London, September139 words
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Article72 1923-09-25 9 [RtuTta's Sibvici.] London, September 24. Washington The Shipping Board has informed President Coolidge of its inability to suggest a plan for profitable operation of the Govcrnmert merchant fleet. It is pointed out that owing to factors weighing against American shipping the best thing lies in reduction of losses72 words
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Article60 1923-09-25 9 [Rilteb's Service] London, September 24. The feature of the exchange markets during the past fortnight has been the recovery in value of allied currencies. The French franc is now 74 to the pound, compared with 81.85 on the Bth inst. The Belgian franc is 84.60 as compared with60 words
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Article187 1923-09-25 9 Views on Imperial Policy In Europe. [Rkutkb'b Sebvice.] London, September 24. General Smuts has arrived to attend the Imperial Conference. Interviewed l»y a representative of Reuter at Southampton, he emphasised that South Africa was in complete harmony with the Imperial Government's policy in Europe. He rejoiced at the187 words
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Article174 1923-09-25 9 First Address by President Coolidge. [KiuTsa'a Sbbvicb.l London, September 24. Washington President Coolidge in his first public address since he became President, at the annual convention of the American Red Cross, declared his faith in things spiritual tempered with common sense as the kind of practical idealism reflected174 words
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Article99 1923-09-25 9 [Reuteb's Service.] London, September 24. New York The paperhandlcrs and sheet straighteners, who struck in sympathy with the local printers, returned to work after the printers' refusal to obey the order of the International Pressmen's Union to return. Mr. Berry, president of the Union, says the99 words
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Article78 1923-09-25 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 24. Warsaw The warm feelings towards Japan, occasioned largely by the assistance of the Japanese Red Cross and other societies rendered to Polish refugees and orphans after the Russian revolution, are being given prominence to in connection with the Earthquake Relief Funds formed78 words
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Article39 1923-09-25 9 [Rxirrut's Skrvici.] London, September 24. The American 700 h.p. Navy Wright, favourite for the Schneider international seaplane race at Cowes on the 28th inst., crashed into the sea near Portsmouth and was wrecked. The occupants wm unhurt.39 words
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Article218 1923-09-25 9 Several Fatal Disasters Reported. [RETTEB'3 StBVICX.] London, September 24. Brussels The American balloon U- S. Army S6, participating in the GordonBennett race, waa struck by lightning at Nestelrodc, North Brabant. The aeronauts were killed. The American balloon U. S. Navy 699 landed without mishap at Putten, Holland. London,218 words
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Article113 1923-09-25 9 [REUTEB'b SIRVICE.] London, September 24. Peking Replying to the note of the powers protesting against the Lincheng outrage, the Chinese Foreign Office disclaims liability for damages but is willing to do what is most equitable with regard to reparations. It does not agree with the powers' demand113 words
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Article142 1923-09-25 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 24. Lieut.-Colonel Thompson, commanding troops in Malaya, inspected the Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteers yesterday. A tactical scheme and field firing practice was arranged by Col. Spencer. Over 400 rank and file took part and the proceedings were very interesting and142 words
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Article102 1923-09-25 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shim bun.) Tokio, September 22. Baron Ijuin, the new Foreign Minister, has declared that the foreign policy ia unchangedIt is officially announced that the wedding ceremony of the Prince Regent, which was to have taken place in the autumn, has been102 words
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Article97 1923-09-25 9 Spiritism was the subject of the lecture delivered by Elder J. W. Rowland, at the Gospel Lecture Tent last night to a large and interested audience. Some may wonder why such a subject should be considered by a minister of the gospel," said the speaker but my reason is found97 words
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Article665 1923-09-25 9 Claim for Damages in Supreme Court. The case in which the owners, master, and officers of the Ranee are proceeding against the Siam Steam Navigation Co., owners of the Boribat, was commenced in the Supreme Court this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), with whom Capt.665 words
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Article111 1923-09-25 9 Singapore, September 25. Rubber.—London Is. 3V»d. Local 50% Tin.—London £200 170- (id. Local $100% (250 tons sold). Share Market.—More active. Rubbers.—lndragiris 5-5.10. Ulu Benuts 27-29 cents. United Malaccas 1.47 la- Jimahs 1-25-1.30. ex. Bassetts 1.15-1.20. Punggors 60-67V4 cents, bukit Jelotong3 G7I£-~2I,s cents. Glenealys 1.45J. 50. Pantais111 words
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Article79 1923-09-25 9 Singapore, September 25. Tin.—£2oo 17s. 6d.—up 725. 6d. Rubber.—Is. 3tod.—unchanged. Rubbers.—Weak. Jeram Kuantans 37V4--41 Lanas 7.90-8.10, Craigieleas 64-67, Kadellas 3.90-4.10, New Serendahs 3.05--3.15, Malaka Pindas 1.67tt-1.62%, Kuala Sidims 2.35-2.45, Bukit Jelotongs 67H--72Vs. Mining—Souths 1-1.05, Taipings 95-98, North* 1.06-1.09, Ulu Piahs 1.80-1.85, Petalings 77^4-80, Plandokf 24-27, Kampong79 words
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Article956 1923-09-25 9 (From a Correspondent). Johore Bahru, September 23. Johore has been en fete for the best part of a week in honour of the fiftieth birthday of H. H. the Sultan. Incidents, both sporting and social, of the birthday celebrations appear further on but the levee and the dress956 words
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Article106 1923-09-25 9 A New York message states that Professor House's decision to crawl in all fours one hundred miles next Juno and eat anything he can catch and cook on the way, even dogs and mice, just to show that it can be done," excite.? some derision,106 words
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Article2395 1923-09-25 9 Guilty of Forging Promissory Notes. The trial of Veerappa Chetty, which has occupied four days, came to a conclusion yesterday at the Singapore Assizes, when the jury found him guilt; on all three charges of forging promissory notea, and Mr. Justice Barrett- Lennatil sentenced him to2,395 words
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Article460 1923-09-25 10 Tramway Co.'s Appeal to Privy Council. Action taken at a meeting of Committees Nos. 5 and 6 held on August 13 included An offer by the Receiver of the Singapore Electric Tramway Co. to withdraw the Tramway Co.'s appeal to the Privy Council on certain terms is considerc-d,460 words
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Article83 1923-09-25 10 The Empire Cinema was crowded last evening when Foolish Wives was screened. The picture will be shown during the v.eek. To-night's Paramount pictures at the Gaiety are 39 East, starring Constance Binney, in five parts, and At the End of the World, in six parts, with Betty Compson,83 words
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Article71 1923-09-25 10 The Bangkok Times of the 19th inst., reports that the police were able to get on the track of the armed robbers who' murdered a Hongkong Bank shroff on the 17th. The driver of the car which conveyed them gave information, and the poficf. raided a house71 words
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Article141 1923-09-25 10 A decision of the Permanent. Court of. Intimation Justice at the Hague, in the case of the steamer Wimbledon, is the fir*! judgment in history in which the adjudicators represented the whole world. The charge was that Germany in March, 19*?1, refused to allow the British steamer141 words
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Letter116 1923-09-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S'r, With inference to the letters which have appeared in your paper, re- luting to Mr. Chia Cheng Hoe's recent visit to the Dutch Indies and the inconvenience experienced by him, I am directed by my Committee to inform the Straits116 words
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Letter201 1923-09-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, j Sir, As Practical seems to be quite an atV.pt at teaching other people their, business, might I ask him to tell me how best to put a cat out of its misery with ane's bare hands which are the201 words
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Letter709 1923-09-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. ■Sir, In your leading article on the future of Kenya you say Indiana -4id not win Kenya they are rtlWny .parasitic they are hawkers on n somewhat glorified scale," etc. j As a corrective to these grossly misleading and insulting709 words
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Article219 1923-09-25 10 Extraordinary Police Case At Kuala Lumpur. Hoh Nam and three other Chinese, who were arrested in Petcling Street, warn charged yesterday before Mr. Pryde in the Kuala Lumpur police court, says the Malay Mail, with distributing Chinese notices predicting disasters and the en<l of the world, which219 words
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Article351 1923-09-25 10 Received by Japanese Society Collected by Dr. Kozo Ando Mr. Neo Ewe Kiang $5, Mr. E. Yean Kiat 25, Mr. F. A. Chunchie 6, Mr. N. A. Roche ft, Mr. Peck Kong Van 5. Mr. Scow r'ne: Tiam Mr. Won* TohChee 10. Mr. E.I Yean Bee 10,351 words
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Article274 1923-09-25 10 Indications of a Favourable Outlook. The following is supplied by the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner The general vbrdict of the Manitob* Free Press crop ;T<jrtcspondent indicates that the uutlotfk' in so far as the Canadian wheat, oats and barley crops are concerned is the best since 1915,274 words
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29 1923-09-25 10 SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOT SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. Orders for week ending September 30 Wednesday, 26th. Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Meeting of Executive Committee, Head- 1 quarWrs, 6.30 p.m.29 words
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Article300 1923-09-25 10 Opening of S.WC Tournament. The Inter-Company S. V. C. tournament was commenced yesterday afterkoon, when the S. R. A. and the Chinese Company met on the padang. The result of a iairly even game was a draw of two goals each. The Chinese scored just after the s'-art through300 words
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Article304 1923-09-25 10 As reported yisterday Mr. R. L. L. Braddell won the Singapore Golf Champion-' ship, played on the Garrison links, defeating Capt. Whinney 8 and 7. In the morning both played excellent golf. Whinney was 3up a' the sth. At the 6th he drove out of bounds, losing304 words
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Article76 1923-09-25 10 The following will replfoent the S.R.C. v. S.C.C. at hackcy to-morrow on the foimer's j.;:-ound O. C>. Gray; L. M. Pennefather and E. O. AagVl F. Albuauerque, C. B. Webb an:l J. V. Moss V. C. WesUrhout, A. V. van d?r Beck, H. G. Stack, W. A. Aeria .%nd76 words
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Article21 1923-09-25 10 The wrestling matches between Indian contestants, arranged to take place at the New World to-night have been postponed to Thursday.21 words
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Article76 1923-09-25 10 A V.M.C.A. pentathlon meet was hold yesterday and will be continued to-day. "Hie events are 100 yards, 880 yds, thporwing the cricket ball, putting the weight and long jump. Three events were worked oiT yesterday, the result* being 100 yds. 1. T. Hope, 11 sec. 2.76 words
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Article95 1923-09-25 10 There will be no play this afternoon on account of the football match. TO-MORROW'S TIES. C Doubles. Jamieson and Brown v. Snell and McCullagh. Adamson and Campbell v. Goldsack and Stuart. -Rogers and Maddern v. Hay and Romney. Curties and Curties v. Whit* and Ashworth,95 words
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Article143 1923-09-25 10 Results of the 12th inst. First Division Aston Villa 1, Evcrton 1 Newcastle 1, Bolton 0. Results of the 15th inst. First Division Arsenal 1, West Bi\>m-w-ch 0 Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 0 Blackburn 2, Everton 0 Bolton 0, Manchester City 0 Cardiff I, West Ham 0 Huddersfield143 words
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Article206 1923-09-25 10 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Kuala Pertang. Int, divd. 5 p.c. Cairo (Malay). Divd. 7 p.c, tax free. Broadwater. Accounts will be made up for 1H months to June 30 crop for period 49,400 lbs. Caledonian.— Crop to March 31, 330,569 lb:-\, realising 10.80 d. profit £4,840, and206 words
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Article184 1923-09-25 10 Cable Repair Ship's Remarkable Discovery. A remarkable discovery has just been made in the Southern Atlantic. When the Eastern Telegraph Co. laid the Cape cable ir 1K99 the route between St. Helena and Cape Town was surveyed, soundings being taken every 50 miles. This cable has just184 words
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Article126 1923-09-25 10 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held in Monday next at 10.30 a.m. Mr. Lowther Kemp will ask: (1) When will the Report of the Venereal Diseases Committee be made public <2) In vi<;w of the fact that the Committee consider the question to be one126 words
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Article121 1923-09-25 10 A Chinese was knocked down ?nJ fatally injured at the junction of Hiil Street and Coleman Street yesterday, by a motor-car No. 3078, which was being driven by a Tamil named Raraasamy. It appears that the deceased, who was evidently of the vagrant class, stumbled in121 words
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Article33 1923-09-25 10 There is a dearth of residential houses at several F.MS, centres, stays the Malay llkl. Ipoh is a case in point, with the usult that rents are higher there than in kuala Lumpur.33 words
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Article1868 1923-09-25 11 The Batavia Police Scandal. (From a Correspondent.) Bandoeng, September 20th. In the wake of the Jubilee festivities the news uf the sudden suspension of tho Chief Commissioner of Police at Ualavia rather more than shocked the sensibilities of both officials and civilians in that town and elsewhere1,868 words
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Article230 1923-09-25 11 Handsome Woman Sent To Prison. A handsome and accomplished woman charged as Margaret Jean Hanbury Williams was sentenced to six months' nard labour at Waston-Super-MJare for stealing i'G from the wife of a local vicar. This is the woman who had posed for several years as Dr.230 words
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Advertisement94 1923-09-25 11 NEW "His Master's Voice" RECORDS SEPTEMBER ISSUE Just Received BOOK YOUR ORDER NOW. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. CLYNO LIGHTWEIGHT MOTOR CYCLE 2% H.P. Two Stroke. Two-speed Gear Handle Bar Controlled Clutch. THE CHEAPEST AND fcEST LIGHTWEIGHT. Large stock of spare parts. Price $425 William Jacks Co. SINGAPORE94 words
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Advertisement390 1923-09-25 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone 7926 (10 Mn*.) Tel.pbo.. 211 (It U. M MONDAY.-Tea D.n.s»t. Tk« Timmt Ballroom I. th. Eaat TTTEBnAT.-Din.er Dane WEDNESDAY.— OrrhrMraI Coacent. i THURSDAY.— Guest Night, Dinner and otim tin n,JS* T(1 ..1 SATURDAY.— Gaest Night, Dinner aa4 Dane*. OHT RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. DINNER DANCE mvm SSfiL^ SEA VIEW390 words
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Article346 1923-09-25 12 Scheme for Manufacture At Cuttack. Mr. W. Raitt, officer in charge, Paper Pulp Section, Forest Research Institute Dchra Dun, has drawn up a report on a project for manufacturing paper pulp at (JuttJck. The local government, who have authorised thq publication of the report, take responsibility for the346 words
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Article311 1923-09-25 12 Spy's Thoughts at the French Penal Settlement. There have been few more poignant stories published than those now appearing in the Petit Parisien from a representative who is visiting the penal settlement in French Guiana. In one of his messages he relates his meeting with Ullmo, the311 words
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Article283 1923-09-25 12 Australian Goods and Eastern Complaints. Thf only thing to do is get down to a common basis, and not play the Japanese act. During the war the people in Australia condemned the Japanese for the claaa uf poods they sold them, and the j'ooplc in Kastem countries are283 words
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Article79 1923-09-25 12 There are to be 125 Chinese housed in the Hongkong section of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley next year, and p reparations are now completed for tho exact reproduction of an actual street kong with a Chinese restaurant, hu|». native products, and all the signs79 words
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Advertisement659 1923-09-25 12 1869— Local Institution. 1923— An International Force. BORN a little over fifty yean ago with total ntonroat «l $729,163, this Bank fau to-day— through sound boainaas principles, enterprise and service a history of phenomenal growth to its credit, and resouroes of over 470 Million Dollars. With 572 branches in Canada659 words
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Advertisement412 1923-09-25 12 Free Booklet How to Paint a Car with ROBBIALAC To paint a car it pays to paint it well, for the rlextructive forcea to which the rtiachwork in nuhjecteit will not permit of inferior enamels being iisrd. Rohhialac ia specially prepared for renovating cam, and because of its eaay working412 words
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Advertisement644 1923-09-25 13 After all is said and done it is quality and quality alone that counts. 44 Red Label tea -Brooke Bond— in the round vacuum tin is unquestionably fine tea, and the patent container keeps it "fine" to the last spoonful. It costs you no more than ordinary good tea. For644 words
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Advertisement958 1923-09-25 13 CHEONG KOON &NG GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable town and coantry properties. At Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, September 26, at 2.3t p.m. 1. Valuable freehold land and house known as No. 13, Truro Rood, off Dorset Road, entrance by the new958 words
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Advertisement398 1923-09-25 13 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE The undersigns! have received instructions to sell by public auction at their salo-rooin, Rafflex Chambers, ltaffles Pace, on Monday. October 1. at 2.30 p.m. Lots 1 and 2. Freehold lan.l with the compound houses erected thereon and known as Nos. 17 and 4R, Teluk Kurau Road, area398 words
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Advertisement163 1923-09-25 14 TANGYE "CAVY OIL ENGINES (OLD STARTING TYPE With "Variable A<h*wsion" Governing. For General Purposes or Electric Lighting Work eQMssly well on low-grade fuel oils, residual oil.-, tar or similar oils, with maximum efficiency nod low-running costs. Xery lew fuel consumption. Guaranteed not to exceed pint per B.H.P. per hour. SIMPLE163 words
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Advertisement540 1923-09-25 14 n AfMU it« $5,000,eo» S.C Ammnmtm Un* «r«r $17,M8,fie». The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. I (U«or»«raU4 U aHralts lattlasttßta.) HBAD OTFTCSi Wlsek«.t.r Homss, SUfapors. LONDON OrTKB O, 014 Jawry, H.a Tks Company kaa «20,000 dsposltsd with th* Saprsms Court of Englsad aad ecmpllas vltk tas British Llfs Aasarax*540 words
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Advertisement617 1923-09-25 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (laeorpoTated in England.) Capital Authorised M 45,000,000 Capital Subscribed «1,800,000 Capital Paid-up £1,060,000 Reserve. Fund and Rest £1,362,106 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir R. J. Black, Bart., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Esq. H. Melvill Simons, Esq. F. R. Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Tula, Bart.617 words
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Advertisement495 1923-09-25 14 BANKING THE BANE OF TAIWAN,! LIMITED. (Incorporated by Spaeial Charter In Japaa.) Capital Subscribed T«0.000,000 Capital Paid-op Y52j500,000 Reserve Fuad M Y11,780.000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Ksq. DIRECTORS O. Kawasaki, Esq. IDenckicH TaUU, Kaq. M. Esaki, Esq. |T. Hisamune, Esq. HEAD OFFICE s Talpeh, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES495 words
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Advertisement397 1923-09-25 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO^ LTD. (Incorporated in EsKlami.) Flra, Marias, Aceldant, Goaraott* and Motor. Assata szestd «40,900,0Ct W. A. SlMS— Manager and Undsrvritn, EasUm Branch, Sincapors. The Imperial Fire Office. Units* with th* Alliance Aasarane* Co^ LM. (Incorporated la Englaad; 1 and t, Bartholomew Lans, LotJoa, Establlshsd 180*. Capital397 words
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Article260 1923-09-25 15 How Parisians were Recently Shocked. A.I Paris is highly interested in a suggestion put forward this week-end to establish a dress censor. This sudden action has come as the result of styles now in vogue, in which, curious as i: may seem, the more material used the260 words
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Article263 1923-09-25 15 Claims of Walking as the Best Exercise. Far more people die of over-feeding than of starvation, says a writer in the Daily Mai.'. Food is largely faked, and our nerves are set- on edge by the constant rush and drive of existence. We can most easily rid ourselves263 words
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Article231 1923-09-25 15 How to Ascertain the Real Facts. Balance sheets are not always what they seem. A chartered accountant points out in the Pall Mall Gazette that the total on the assets side of a balancesheet does not necessarily, entirely represent realisable assets which the company could turn into cash231 words
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Article150 1923-09-25 15 Substantial Reduction in Light Makes. Following the announcement that a well-known manufacturing firm had reduced their prices for small motor car* by £50 and upwards much discussion has arisen as to the possibility of a war of price-cutting in this trade. Inquiries show that other well-known makers150 words
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Article56 1923-09-25 15 A new class of ten four-cylinder sixwheeled coupled bogie express locomotives, is now under construction in England to the design of Mr. C. B. Collett, chief mechanical engineer of the Great Western Railway. These locomotives are claimed to be the most powerful passenger engines in the British Isles, and will56 words
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Advertisement234 1923-09-25 15 2 SEDAN HAVE you ever given the Ford Sedan the close inspection it deserves We will be happy to show you in detail its elegance of interior appointments, its refinements of comfort and convenience. .And we will be delighted to take you for a trial spin. Let us assure you234 words
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Advertisement614 1923-09-25 15 IlillllllHiiiiiiiHiiiiMHlll The 14 h.ji. Crosslc>. The finest value ever offered! AT its price the 14 Vp. Crossley is un- very heavily so far as road performance questionably the finest proposition is concerned. It takes any ordinary hill hefore the motoring public to-day. on to P. and easil > exceeds 50614 words
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Advertisement348 1923-09-25 16 lUAN KIAT GO LTD. (Incorporated In Slngsp***) IkltekaaaUra aad General Ctis start, IJ. PHILIP BTRER, New Shipments Just rccelred aad stock* always on hand of Galvanised Padlocks, Woodite Rings, Clyhurn Spanners, Asbestos Cord, Tack's Genuine Packing, Brass Butt Hinges, Boxwood Rules, Mason's Trowels, Flat Kerosene Lamp Wicks. &c. &c. Ac.348 words
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Advertisement308 1923-09-25 16 LADIES A Special Cheap Sale will be held from MONDAY, SEPTEMBER S. THE PARISIAN HOUSE Will be under re-organization, necessitating clearance sale of all goods. None damaged, none old, some articles two months, some three weeks only, to be sold at sacrifice. Every articles will be sold 60 per cent,308 words
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Advertisement1861 1923-09-25 16 JJjS™ ADVHHTSEMENTS Th* PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sal*, To Let, *tc, la ordinary elos* set type (average six words to line) ar* per line one Insertion 2" cants, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., It* ins. $1.10, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,1,861 words
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Advertisement434 1923-09-25 16 ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN DUKE, F.8.0.A., F.B.M.C. OPTICIAN. Wishes to announce that, as from September 1, he has acquired the practice lately carried on by N. LAZARUS, Opticians, of Medical Hall, Battery Road. On and from this date all prescriptions and enquiries should be sent to 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. THE CALLTO434 words
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Advertisement296 1923-09-25 16 Latest Publications Just Received DIET FOR WOMEN, hy Cecil WebbJohnaon, M.I), Ch 11., Late Civil Surgeon and Officer Commanding Station Hospital. Specialist in Midwifery, Diseases or Women and Children, Cloth Edn. Ilius $2-51 DIET FOR MKN, by the same author $2Jt SEVEN AGE.«, A Narrative of Human Mind hy A296 words
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Miscellaneous206 1923-09-25 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TBLXPHONO. Sdltonal aad Gsaeral •< Manager's Offlco ill' All communications relating to adltorla matters and news should be addressed tr THE EDITOR. All communications r» lating to business matters advertisements subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. shovld b* addressed to THE MANAGES ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let,206 words
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