The Straits Times, 22 October 1923
1923-10-22
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Title Section13 1923-10-22 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,386. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1923. PRICE 10 CENT.S.13 words
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Article1342 1923-10-22 2 Britain's Lost Colony of The Bonins. Scattered up and down the world are enough places once claimed or occupied by Great-Britain to make two or three decent-sized empires. Strangrist and perhaps most completely forgotten of these, says the Sydney Sun, are the Benin Islands in the North Pacific,1,342 words
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Advertisement323 1923-10-22 2 J Nj I A Nun* toys I shall reeom- f 'fa. 'jfj »ri«n, 1 h«v« thoroujhlv tried fr Plenty of pure unadulterated milk! There is milk in Inoia, for you. for everybody. Milk in any ¥fc quantity, as fresh and pure and nourishing as any in the world. It is323 words
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Advertisement256 1923-10-22 2 Is it vacuum packed Vacuum packed or not vacuum packed That is the question. Don't let your dealer evade it. Other tins of tea nvy look the same as Brooke Bond may be the same shape and be described %s "just as good." But are they vacuum packed Of course256 words
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Advertisement339 1923-10-22 2 5 IIRELLI li'm^ sssssaH BIG REDUCTION IN ALL SIZES 7 «^**fß NON SKID CUXCnER $15.30 n ;t. < K| v«& 3 3^ CORD rtIXCHER MIMMtL 3 K J .12 m NON SRH» CLINCHER $28.30 HssHal f»'i/ t "tf i- -'I' COKD Strait Side $37.75 j» IS 2« jE\ vS 7lio339 words
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Article354 1923-10-22 3 Workman's Discovery Near Marble Arch. What may have been the dungeon in which criminals awaiting execution at Tyburn Tree were confined was discovered by workmen who arc laying the new water main at Marble Arch. Some twenty-four hours later the Metropolitan Water Board, oblivious to the possible354 words
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Article106 1923-10-22 3 Kuala Lumpur Tin, no liability advise the following- details for the first half of October: Hours run 278, yards treated b'5,000; tin ore won piculs 125. Chenderiang Tin Dredging returns for the half month ending October 15 were Dredge hours 263, piculs 193. Tributors, piculs 40. The output106 words
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27 1923-10-22 3 Order* for week ending October 21 Monday, 22nd. Individual Troops Parade. Wednesday, 24th. Meeting of Executive Committee, HeadquarUra, 6.16 p.m.27 words
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Advertisement340 1923-10-22 3 BTE/MEB SAUJWtS IKDG-GHINA STEAM WAV, COMPANY, LIMITED. i Incorporated Is Hongkong) Direct btrrtca te Japan rla Hsnik*M •>•' Shanghai and te CalcstU rla Peaaag from Singapore. Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Csi.ton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefso, Tientsin, Kewchwang, Yangtaxe Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc FOB CXNAA'U AND340 words
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Advertisement917 1923-10-22 3 TENDERS INVITED PAWNBROKERS' LICENCES, JOHORE. With reference to Johore Gazette Notification No 1923, in which the State Secretary vnder section 5 of The Pawntrok«rs Enactment, 1917," fixed for period of three years commencing from January 1, 1024, the number of licences to be jrranted under the said Enactment, in the917 words
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Advertisement408 1923-10-22 3 IF YOU DON'T ENJOY YOUR MEALS Tone Ip Your Stomach Rifht Away So It Will I'o Its Own Prop.T Work. Nothing take* the joy out of life lik<- a weak stomach. Enjoy the good thinjrs that others enjoy. Take Dr. Williams' Pink Pill» and notici' how soon you will do408 words
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Advertisement232 1923-10-22 3 WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR LARGE SELECTION OF Ladies 9 and Gent's Gold and Silver Cigarette Cases Ladies' Vanity Cases Onyx Jewellery Brazilian Jade and Crystal Beaded Necklaces Crystal Cut Glassware Watches, etc. ALL GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES. WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. I»M.IM>MMIMMMMIMMHMM»KKM>MIIM»M>»t>It< YOUR NEED BETTER LIGHTS232 words
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Advertisement821 1923-10-22 4 P. I 0. British India Apcar Line i Companies Incorporated in England) T- .MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES L I'EMNSILAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Vm!er Contract with His Majesty's Government. I ONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FKOM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AMD JAPAN TOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage821 words
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Advertisement695 1923-10-22 4 STEAMER SAIUNSS THH OCEAN BTEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Eaglaad) The Blue Funnel Line KEGULAR JJKHVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AMU BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking care* on throaga695 words
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Advertisement603 1923-10-22 4 CTBUKK SfIHJIW KURMKLTRE PMETMAART MAATStfIAPP U ROYAL PACKET NAtIGATION CO, OP BATAVIA) (Ivcorporjted in Holland) 17NDM CONTRACT WITH TH« NBIHERUVNDS INDIA fiOVtMXMMIft. Telepaoao Naa. Passage DrpL 111, freight Dent. 1292, Mann. Dept. aad Traashißatsat D«pt. US7, Manager's Dcpt. 10»S. RPAE| DE n r'| RKA oi C M1 b r 24603 words
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Advertisement449 1923-10-22 5 STEAMER SAILINtS N. Y. K. LONDON LINB Hakn.an f.'i.ru Oct. 18 Kitano Man Nov. 7 Haruna Maru Nov. 18 LIVERPOOL LINB Lyon. Maru Nov. 14 HAMBURG LINB Mat.umoto Maru Nov. 18 NEW YORK LINB via SUM Bailing date all. SOUTH AMERICAN lIW Kaaagawa Mara bera. Mov. BOMBAY LINB Malacca Maru449 words
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Advertisement407 1923-10-22 5 STEAMER SAILINtS O.S.K. Propoaed Salllaga from Singapore, (■abject to change without prevlona aotiaa.) EUROPEAN I.INB For Maraelllea, London, Hambarf, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Baei aad Port Said. Arr. Dep. PARIS MARU Oct. 31 Nov. 1 LONDON MARU Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Call, at Aden, not calling at Colombo. NEW TOBK407 words
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Advertisement457 1923-10-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" CNederland" Bte«m NavigaUea Compaay). HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of the Catted Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. Loading for s.s. KERTOSONO, October 22 HAMBURG and BREMEN s.s. CELEBES, October 28 ROTTERDAM and ADAM. s.s. OOSTKERK, November 20 HAMBURG and BREMEN s.s. KANGEAN,457 words
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Advertisement750 1923-10-22 5 STEaMEB SAILINGS LINE BXLBKMAN BUCKNALL BTSAMSHIP Co, Lii. (Incorporated in Lngland) STEAM Kit D U Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. bj. CITY OF PARIS Chiaa and Japai Nov. 16 a.a. CITY OF CANTERBURY Chiaa and Japeu Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS. t»J. CITY OF KARACHI Marseille. London I).-. 8 •m, CITY OF 1750 words
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Advertisement51 1923-10-22 5 WHAT ABOUT YOUR BAGGAGE? Insure it with the NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. against loss, damage, fire and theft in hotels and other residences, on the road or rail, on land or sea. House to House Policies. Apply to BRANCH OFFICE, OCEAN BUILDING, 9, COLLYER QIAY, HMGAPOUL I'hone51 words
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Advertisement553 1923-10-22 6 CINEMAS alhambraT From Sunday, October 21 to Friday, October 26. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. TOPICAL BIDGET BRITISH BCKBSN NEWS. TOPICAL BUDGET BRITISH SCREEN NEWS. THE ADVENTURER in 7 Reels. The story is a strong: one, and William Karnum never was more happily cast. Few actors can553 words
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Advertisement356 1923-10-22 6 CINEMAS UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HIS- EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND THE CONSULS-GENERAL OF JAPAN AND CHINA Grand Cinematograph Exhibition at the EMPIRE th CINEMA THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN Commencing at 7.30 p.m. BY COURTESY OF THE JAPANESE CONSUL-GENERAL Ten Reels of Special Views of NIKKO, KYOTO. NARA AND OTHER356 words
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Advertisement219 1923-10-22 6 In Mauve, Blue s_J>^\\ (^Mffitll tt oSm MAOC MEN s whi te SCARVES. nl'x^H w« A I>ure Wo °iBlack with Whit*, Blup y^ffiP? l>r c SS.")O each, with Red. Oiar.jfc with S9 S MEN'B WHITE Blue, tk. rACWKfCtJC PULLOVER SWEATERS. Price $10.30 each. LAMIMtKt With Polo Collai-. -SOCK- aii wool.219 words
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Article129 1923-10-22 7 nXTURER. Octolier 22 High Water. >.2:i n m., 9.33 p.m. lucftday, Octaher 21 Hieh Water, 9J4 a.m., in. ll p.m. I'olo. 4JO pm. Ten.is Final 6JLC, 4.15. WertrMday, Crloher 21 llixh Water, IUB nm., 10. 4% p.m. I'filo, 4.:;o p.m. ThurKd.iv, Oitoher 2*i Ilish Wnttr. 10.47 n.m..129 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article96 1923-10-22 7 F.a«t Wharf Raaln— Nil. i:akt Wharl fara, Rumphlut. Sheers Wharf -Nil. M.nin Wkmrf City i.r Corinth. Kr.tsan?, Kcponc, Rhaxeror, Phamlua, Cascoyne. Empire l>oeV l.t. St. Lonbert Bla, Clree, Ayuthlai Waal Wharf TabanM. .lardines Whi rf Kelnnlan. Pal* Branl oal Wbart -KU. Ktppcl Harboar. Main Wharf SyMI.96 words
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Article223 1923-10-22 7 ABJUN MAltl'. Jap.. J. 040 tons, from Bom- baj' -'0-l». fof Hoockoag 21- m. But., tons, iroin !'»lembans 22-10, Palcmbang :'lio. EDAVANA, i: it.. tJUA tons, "ryin Uadrai L'D-iM. for tlcatta uo-ii». EHELY, Dnt., M tons, from Rhio B-10, tot I Rhio S2-10. (KMIjWH. c.cr. M 97 tone,223 words
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Article185 1923-10-22 7 Te-dey. Pulau Sambu 2.30 p.m. Port Swettenharn and Penang 8 p.m. Malacca nml Muar 3 p.m. Pata Pahat I P-ra Rhio, Lincc-i nnd Sinckcp 4 p.m. rundjong Bnlei and Teluk Niboeng 4 p.m. Malacca and Hoar -4 p.m. Kclantan By train 6 p.m Taeaday Port Dickson and185 words
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Article40 1923-10-22 7 Bj I .ft Arrd. S'pnra lyandon ratria Sept. 10 Oct. 4 Macedonia Sept. 13 Oct. 8 Paul I.ecat Sept. 11 Oot. 10 Vondel Sept. 17 Oct. 12 Teesta Sept. 19 Oct. 16 Tambon Bail 21 Oct. 1040 words
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Article182 1923-10-22 7 EXCHANGB Singapore, October 22. On London, Bunk 4 m/s 2/ A 7/32 Demand 2/4% Private :i ni. credits 2/4 9/1 C Oa Kcw York, IT— Mil 52% Prlvmta !)0 d/B 55 On Fiance, Bank 840 ();i India, Bank T.T. M\k <>.i Uofltkongr, Bank (1 d 2 p.j.182 words
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62 1923-10-22 7 Tone of market. Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet la. l'sd. Singapore Standard i*]fc Crepe. Cloning: Pnc«». Up I 44 U \ov.-IVc. 'an. -March \pril-JuTR- Spot Nw.-Dee. Jan. -March April-June Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked ShMl Closing Price*. Bay«r« 8ell«ri 4l' t 44»-i IT.62 words
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Article212 1923-10-22 7 ISSIIO Val. I'd. Ruy*r». Srllers. l l Bating Padang o.;;l"j 0.37 fc 1 1 Uitatn Tin 1.32% 1.37% I 1 .tplantoh 0.20n0m 1 1 Johan Tin 18% ::2'j tl i'l Kam. h:imunting 44/0 45/G t'l tl Kanwntimr Tin .'>"/»> BS/6 Id in Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.1 D 7.25 5212 words
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Article136 1923-10-22 7 Viil. )'<!. l'.nvcrs. Sellers. £1 d B. Am. Tobacco 5.7.C 5.11.3 10 10 Central Engines 0.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.25 3.75 11 1 E. Smelting Co. 7.10 7.25 j/- :>/'- i:irr. Tramways 1/6 11--10 10 Kraser Xeave R7.50 3R.nO >0 r,o Hammer K. Co. 105.00 mo.oo 100136 words
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Article110 1923-10-22 7 r. Kr:jr. <; p.c. $1,234,308 par r> p.c. p.m: S'porc Etaetrk Trnmways, 5 p.c. fpj.^n.ooo nom. < o'poi Municipal ."> p.c. %l#njoO6 rar. S'pon Mookipal -I'j p.c. of !'IO7 51.000.0D0 I p.c. dis. I S'poic Municipal 4'i p.c. of IWJ ?1,600.r.00 5 p.v. dis. S'pon Murrcipal 4Vi p.c. of110 words
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Article404 1923-10-22 7 rrawr aad C». and Lyall and Rvatf a Qaatatlrao. I.ati-Ht available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day rrieea. Fraser I.yall Co. Evatt. AJlcnb) \<w(.;!i i3tt\ L 27% L3O 1.35 A'or BajaJl(Sl) 1.30 1..-.5 1.: JO 1.40 A. Hitam (s.i) 18.76 14.25 18.78 14.25 A.404 words
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Advertisement56 1923-10-22 7 EMERGENCY HOUSES rvehra hecaei at Deeta Bead and ten houses :it llavilnck Road will he ready for occupation on Deeceahef l. KMBi The rent (Inclnding water) of the former is $20 per month and the latter $22. Applications for these houses must reach the Lar.d Office before November 15. .1.56 words
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Advertisement854 1923-10-22 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Clarified AdvU.. are page 16. BORDEAUX CLACETB, bordeaux White' Wine», Red Bnrgsadji Vlaea, Sparkling! Wines, Port Wines. Sherries, Vermouth! and I.ic|uei;rs. H Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Buildinir. WANTBD TO BUY, Tlang Onau Brick! Shares. Apply me, Btraitt Tlznee. fill! BALB, home, ricely ftaTalahed. well! built, owner854 words
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Advertisement79 1923-10-22 7 Victoria Theatre Tel. 82*. In aid of the fund for the relief of distressed Britisher* who have suffered severe losses in the recent Earthquake in Japan THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE WILL PRESENT A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT Consisting of DANCES, SONGS AND SONG CYCLE ON on Saturday. Monday, Wednesday79 words
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Advertisement577 1923-10-22 7 TENDERS TENDERS will be received up to noon on Friday, November 2, 1923. at the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, tho Resident Councillor's Office, Penang, and the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for the Government at Singapore, Penanp and Malacca, respectively, for a period of577 words
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Advertisement346 1923-10-22 7 TENDERS TENDERS will be received up to noon on Friday, November 2, 1923, at the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies, etc., for the Government at Malacca, for a period of one year, commencing from January 1, 1924 (a) Cartage. (b) Firewood. (a) Timber. (ii)346 words
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1131 1923-10-22 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22. WHAT'S BEING DONE. It is about a month since we wrote the Tid Apa article which has attracto.l considerable attention. Since then six murders and several bad cases of extortion have helped to emphasise what we said as to the dangerously lawless condition of1,131 words
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Article44 1923-10-22 8 A home service paper states that, according to present plans, the Singapore naval base will not be completed before 1932 or 1933. It is very improbable that the catastrophe in Japan will lead to any delay in the progress of the works at Singapore.44 words
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Article52 1923-10-22 8 The first public performance by the band of the 2nd Bn. Roys I Sussex Regiment was that given in the Botanical Gardens last evening, where a large gathering enjoyed the selection of music. A gem of the programme was the cornet solo, Serenade (Schubert) which was repeated in response to52 words
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Article16 1923-10-22 8 Three Cantonese stole $207 and somr clothing from a Chinese in Macpherson Road during the week-end.16 words
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Article33 1923-10-22 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 167 to $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 173 to $10033 words
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Article27 1923-10-22 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issue 1 on Saturday contains the rules for the working of the Penan.? H 11 Railway, which have been approved by the Gov-ernor-in-Council.27 words
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Article30 1923-10-22 8 A Chinese was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment in th< Second Police Court this morning foi extortion and attempted extortion from a hawker in a lorong off Geylang Hoad30 words
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Article39 1923-10-22 8 Two privates of the Sussex Regiment were pioduced in the Second Police Court this morning on charges of disorder!: behaviour in Jalan Besar last night. An order was made for them to be sent befi re their commanding ofiicer.39 words
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Article39 1923-10-22 8 A young Chinese who went into a 'a lor's shop in North Bridge road a few ago and extorted $2 from the towtay of the shop was sentenced to six ■v.onths' rigorous imprisonment by the rhird Magistrate on Saturday.39 words
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Article40 1923-10-22 8 The wife of a clerk at the General Post Dflice. KuMa Lumpur, who is a Neeat ■rrival from India, has developed small•<x. The whole of the subordinate staff s bein^ vaccinated, states a wire from >ur correspondent at Kuala Luiipur.40 words
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Article48 1923-10-22 8 An Indian was fined $15, or, in default, three weeks' imprisonment in the Third Police Court, this morning, for offering Ilcg3l gratification to a detective. The accused wns sfted to have offered $1 to i detective at the racecourse if he would permit gambling to be carried on.48 words
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Article53 1923-10-22 8 A few days ago an attempt was made to extort $200 from a head coolie livinp in Havelock Road. The man was told tc come back again, and in the meantime a description of him was given to the police, with the result that he was arrested in Tanjorg Pagar53 words
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Article57 1923-10-22 8 Race week festivities culminated in s very merry evening at the hotels on Saturday. The Europe md Raffles were crowded. The latter had a fancy dress all extending to two o'clock, and thp floor was hardly sufficient to a?commod-te ill who- wished to dance. The glad cry >f es, we57 words
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Article76 1923-10-22 8 There will be a dinner and ball at Raffles Hotel next Saturday evening in id cf thi fund for the relief cf distressed Uritish subjects in Japun. Tickets for dinner and ball inclusive will cost $4 and may be obtained at the hotel. The ballroom will be closod for this76 words
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Article82 1923-10-22 8 As a result of a fight between twe Malays i;i Kast Coast Road a few nights ago, one of the men. s clerk employee! at ihu Government Survey Offwe, has b^r: charged with attempted murder. The .juaiTcl started after a cinema show and ia the course of the fight the82 words
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Article77 1923-10-22 8 Two Chinese havi been sentenced to six and four months' rigorous imprisonment, lespectively, in the Third Police Court, ior the theft oi a quantity of rubber, valued at ?800. The accused loaded the rubber from a tonj;kang lying off Telok Ayer into a sampan and were going towards the Hylar.i77 words
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Article73 1923-10-22 8 As some misunderstanding appears to exist in tiie matter it is notified at Simla that the Ex-Service Association, India, isthe only organisation in India and Burma which now deals with British ex-oflicer? and British ex-ranks and the dependents of these, as regards relief of distress, employment and other matters. The73 words
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Article73 1923-10-22 8 According to L'Opinion, Germsn trade is rapidly increasing in the Far East, luring the past few months, it says, new German Chambers of Commerce have been jpened in China at Hsrbin, Canton, Shanghai, Hankow, Tientsin, Tsinanfou ■ad Tsingtau. Three German Societies nave been foundid in Jap?n at Tokio, Yokohama and73 words
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Article86 1923-10-22 8 In connection with the case against S.iboo Ganny, who was summoned at Penang by Mr. A. Baughan, Assistant Superintendent of Pol:ce, charged with being in possession if obscene photographs for public exhibition, the District twlign. Mr. K. D. Acton, en Saturday, said that ho had looked through them cII and86 words
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Article115 1923-10-22 8 The Bangkok T'mes of October 15 states lks Appeal Court gave judgment to-day in the case originally brought in the International Court by the Wild Tiger Scouts cf Bangkok and Phya Berjrapani, their treasurer, against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Plaintiffs claim payment of a sum of Tcs. 32.G00, which115 words
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Article393 1923-10-22 8 Mr. R. W. Hiam was admitted to the Europe- n Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday. Mr. Douglas Dunn has become head of the Anirlo-Dutch Estates Company in Sumatra. Mr. W. Waters, of Mambau Estste, is going to England by the Amnrapoora on ■>ix months' leave. Mr. and393 words
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Article36 1923-10-22 8 The P. and O. steamer Dcvanha, with London mails despatched on October 4, is expected to reach Penang at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Delivery will probably bo made in Singapore on Friday morning ne-xt.36 words
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Article42 1923-10-22 8 Our correspondent at Kua'.a Lumpur states that an application has been made in Chambers by Mr. Shearn, in tho Peck-Russell case, that a commission be taken to examine a witness m England. The application was postponed until tha 2i»th instant.42 words
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Article63 1923-10-22 8 Mr. F. W. Douglas, Controller of Kubbcr Exports, forward in the following return Rubber produced within the restriction area on which Export duty has been paid during September. Tons. Federated Malay States B,s<>4Vi Stra.ts Settlements 2,102 Johore 2,895 Kedah 842 Kelantan ;;:<:• Tren^yanu C-IVS 14,863 Imports of foreign63 words
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Article186 1923-10-22 8 Graduation from Chinese and Malay courses of the Malaysian Union ISeminary took place on Thursday night last. The exercises were held in the open space between two school buildings. The night was ideal and a large number of friends, patrons and local people attended. The feature of186 words
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Advertisement108 1923-10-22 8 Have You Tried an "Embassy" No. 77? THE ARISTOCRAT OF VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. fl»C!r% r *A<* t v: v"-*» iiejiaoMr'J*iiii T < COUPONS. I mO^72^rA^/^\ 125 an d 50 LIST OF PRESENTS GIVEN IN BXCHANGB FOR COUPONS. BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCOCo. (STRAITS) Ltd. (iMoipMfetad in Baglaad) SINGAPORE, PENANG AMD XI ALA 1.1108 words
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Advertisement71 1923-10-22 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. WILLIAM FARNUM in THE ADVENTURER in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. CONWAT TEARLE THE REFEREE in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE Co, Ltd., Proprietors. 6 DELCO-UGHT Economy Reliability Efficiency Durability. GUTHRIggb (Incorporated in HJf.; ELECTRICAL DEPABTM&NI A71 words
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Advertisement52 1923-10-22 8 On Other Pages. Page. Heuter Cables 9 The New P. »nd Mooltan -J Yesterday's S.V.C. Operations fi Rubber Co. Sued at Kuala Lumpur I The Local Shore Market 9 Close of The Races 10 The K»zackcrly Millions .10 Correspondence 10 Sporting Notes and NVws 10 Our Home Letter 11 Motorinc52 words
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Article820 1923-10-22 9 Grave Troubles in Several Places. Declaration of a Rhenish Republic. [Reuter's Service.] London, October 20. Berlin Internally and externally Stresemann's government is between the devil and the deep sea. On the one hand Saxony is threatening an open revolt unless Bavaria is brought to heel, and Bavaria, which820 words
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Article109 1923-10-22 9 [Relter'B Service.] London, October 20. Paris The Radical-Socialist Party, which, notwithstanding a lack of homogeneity, constitutes the main opposition to the Government, has concluded its annual congress with a progrsmme aiming at uniting all sections. The programme steers a course between communists and Government members and supports109 words
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Article98 1923-10-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 20. Geneva The International Conference en Customs formalities has discussed the srticle of the proposed general equitable treatment of the convention regarding the settlement of customs formalities' relative to deliveries cf merchandise, methods for verification, etc. Representatives of Uruguay and Japan expressed the fear98 words
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Article41 1923-10-22 9 Pawns* Service.] London, October 21. M. Masaryk, President of Czechoslovakia, after a state visit to Paris, has arrived in Loniio He was welcomed at the station by large crowds, including Lord Albcmarle, representing His Majesty, Lord Derby and other ministers.41 words
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Article41 1923-10-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 21. The traditional pilgrimage to Nelson's column was marked on Trafalgar day by large numbers of people, including parties of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, inspecting the many floral tributes from all over the world.41 words
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Article47 1923-10-22 9 [Ridter's Service.] London, October 20. New York General Pershing has left Car Kuro;>e ea a three months' private holiday. London, October 20. A large crowd greeted the Prince of Wales on his arrival in London from Canada. He was sun-bronzed sod had en- \v.l hi holid.-y.47 words
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Article422 1923-10-22 9 Seventy Thousand Witness Race. [Rcitteb's Service.] London, October 20. New York Zev won the race. New York The track is soft following two days' rainfall. The forecast is cloudy and cooler weather. Although when they arrived in America shrewed racing Tnon thought Papyrus had scarcely a chance of422 words
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Article85 1923-10-22 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 20. Washington Addressing the conference of State Governors on the subject of the enforcement of prohibition, President Coolridge expressed his determination not to allow tampering with prohibition which was voted by the nation. Congress had declared that the great law-abiding clement of the85 words
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Article57 1923-10-22 9 [REUTER'S SERVICE.] London, October 20. Paris Rakovsky, head of the Soviet delegation to Great Britain, in an interview with the London coi-rcspcndent of the Echo de Paris, said that Russia needs capital and wants French assistance. Scheinmann, a director of the Soviet State Bank, has gone to57 words
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Article68 1923-10-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 20. A brutal murder is reported at Seremban. A Chinese, who was visiting a brothel, stabbed to death a Chnese woIran inmate. The police arrived and the man got on to the roof, ran along for a distance from house to68 words
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Article34 1923-10-22 9 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Penang, advice that a cable has been received announcing that the Windsor (F.M.S) Rubber Estate, Limited., has declared an iuttr'm dividend of 5 per cent., payable on tli SBth inst.'nt.34 words
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Article1524 1923-10-22 9 Description of Company's New Liner. The Mooltan ran a series of successful trials in Belfast Lough on September 21. Lord Inchcape, the chairman, and the directors of the company embarked U her the following cay, accompanied by Lord Pirrie, chairman of Messrs. Harland and Wolff, and1,524 words
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Article166 1923-10-22 9 Macphail and Co.'s Report. Singapore, October 22. Rubber. London Is. l%d. Local 4J. Tin.— London October 19 £2JI 17s. 6d. Local $100% (">0 tons sold). Share market.— T>ull. Rubbers.— Sii/.g;'i 8ag...!-; 1. 95-2. 10. Kuala Sidims 2.20-2.25, Me ilrkar 21--23 cents, Ba.si?tts 1.05-1.16, lAdvagiris 4.75-4.90, Malaka Pindas166 words
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Article93 1923-10-22 9 Singapore, October 22. Tin.— X2ol. 15s. Rubber. Is. l'^d down VI. Rubbers. Nominal. Allcnbys 1.25-1.30, Malaka Pindas 1.50-1.55, Craig'eleas, 55-60, Kyala Sidims 2.20-2.25, Kedahs ft 18-888 Offers invited for small parcels of Pajams, Pantaiti, New Scudais, Bukit Jelotongs, and Punggors. Miniii'.r.— Souths buyers 1, Tapings 95-98,93 words
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Article160 1923-10-22 9 The third annual general meeting of Malayan Matches, Ltd., was held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday with Mr. R. C. Russell, in the chair, reports the Malay Mail. The report and accounts, which showed a loss of $84,726.85 for the year, were adopted. The chairman, n his160 words
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Article68 1923-10-22 9 M. Dandulo has just issued a pamphlet from the Imprimerie d' Extreme Orient en the subject of petrol. He declares that there are plentiful supplies to be got out ri the Tonkin district, suffLient, he declares, not only for Indo-China's needs, but also for these of France. The discoverer of68 words
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Article549 1923-10-22 9 Inspection by General Officer Commanding. The general keenness of members of tho Singapore Volunteer Corps was thoroughly proved by the excellent turn out for yesterday's tactical scheme, at which the force was inspected in action by the General Officer Commanding. 1 R. W. B. Thompson. C.M.G., D.S.O. It549 words
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Article330 1923-10-22 9 Dr. Moore-Graham's Action Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October i.>. The casu was continued and concluded to-day before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby, in the Supreme Court, in which Dr. Moore-Graham sued the Tanjong Umlim Rubber Co., Ltd. for alleged breach of contract and damages sustained the]330 words
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Article50 1923-10-22 9 The Grand Italian Opera Company, which is at present playing to crowded houses in Java, is expected to play a 'lurt m ioii in Singapore next month, including in the repertoire Mad itButternV, La Boheme, La Tosca, Carman, Faust, etc. The company are travelling thi-ij" owl nrrhf.ti:.50 words
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Article1816 1923-10-22 10 Conchnm of a Successful Meeting. porting Club's auUimn in a conclu.-iuii on !-y good three days point if view e>f orng was excellent, reflecting credit e>n the committee and .in ing its.'it, rail) good, showing d it mast haw people who did Hal anpear lo ijority, can console1,816 words
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Article494 1923-10-22 10 In their report, dated London, September 25, Messrs. William Jacks and Cc?. state The gradual approach of the Ruhr settlement and the more peaceful feeling in the Balkans have ltd to a reversal of the extreme pessimism that has been rampant for so long. Japan has placed some494 words
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Article73 1923-10-22 10 Messrs. Kennedy, Burkill and Co., Pinang, inform us that the output of the Ulu Piah Mine for the month of September was 115 piculs, southern section 75 bießis, and tributors 40 piculs. The reduction of output is due to sluicing being suspended on the hill section during th.installation73 words
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Article147 1923-10-22 10 An employee of the Runnymede Hotel, named Leo Singarayan, appeared before Mr. R. D. Acton, District Judge, Penang. on Saturday, charged with forgery of a cheque for $1,25^.12 purporting lo be drawn by Mr. W. Foster of the Runny-ii-e-d.- Hotel and (2) using as genuine a fcrged147 words
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Article118 1923-10-22 10 A Chinese was charged in the Third Police Court, this morning, with extortion end with representing himself to be a Municipal servant. This man is alleged te: haveg-oneto a shop in Bugis Street and j told the towtey that he wai a Municipal tanitary inspector. He examined118 words
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Article89 1923-10-22 10 Mr. Asquith on September made "thei following statement Lord Morley's death is not a tragedy, but means the disappearance of the last survivor of a heroic age. He was my first political mentor, and fop upwards of :i0 years was a wi?e counsellor and the best of comrades. In his89 words
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Article509 1923-10-22 10 Claim to Fortune by Singapore Lady. Singapore is represented among the claimants for the huge fortune left by Nicholas Fazackerly, M.l., for Preston, from 1732 to 17C7, who e!:ed intestate with no direct heir. The fortune is said to amount to several millions, and a tearch for the509 words
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Article35 1923-10-22 10 The Empire Cinema will give a perfornifnce to-night under the distinguished patronage of H. K. the Governoor anel Consuls for Japan and China. Th.- whole; proceeds will go t" the Japanese Relief Fund.35 words
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Article251 1923-10-22 10 I.cc 800-.i Hock, the son of a well-to-do Chinese, residing at 122-a, Button Lane, Penang, created a milel sensation in Hutton Lane <m Friday and it Was after great elifficulty iliac the police sucte-eded in arresting him, says the Pinang Gaze-tit. The man, who had been to251 words
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Article127 1923-10-22 10 The Municipal health statement for the week ending October 13, gives the total number of deaths as IS9, representing a death rate of BUS mille per annum compared with 2.1.67 in the preceding week and with 27.9(5 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes127 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter102 1923-10-22 10 To the Editor of the. Strait; Times. Sir, With regard to the letter from "Keel up with Stevenson Rules" in ye>u:issue rf the 19th instant, it is rumoured that the American Motor Tyre Manufacturers are so alarmed at the ru'nous prices now obtaineii for their product-; in Malaya and102 words
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Letter759 1923-10-22 10 Nature Natal T.. the Editor of the Straits Times. sir. Ai an amateur bu'. enthusiastic naturalist 1 think yon might be interested. to know that a bird (same b>rd, too) has taken up it. residence in the Clony dis- 1 trict. I have rcferreel to as r» Nightingale -perhaps the759 words
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Letter37 1923-10-22 10 Ca'cutta has recently experienced a iirall outbreak of epidemic dropsy which] has been the subject of enquiry by the workers at the Calcutta School of Tro- picnl Medicine and the Staff of the Health Office of Calcutta.37 words
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Article213 1923-10-22 10 IVnik Beat Pt—g. (Frata On Own Cofieapondewl I. Penan.r, October 80 In the Malaya Cup Rugby competition Penh defeated Penang by 12 points (foui tries) t i points (one goal). Fiom the start Penang forced the pace, but the IVrak forwards, being beaviei and combining better, packing low I213 words
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Article154 1923-10-22 10 Association Foo tball. [Renter's Service.] London, October 80. Belfast At Association Football, Ireland beat England by two goals to one, The weather was fine and 26,000 spectators were present, Play was very fast, hngland mostly attacking in the early ktagaa, hut the Irish defence' was excelLnt. After a quarter e>f154 words
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Article36 1923-10-22 10 The Y. M. C. A. annual swimming carnival is to be held em Satnrda) afternoon. At the Swimming Club next Sunday the event is the annual long distl nee race from the club to Seaview.36 words
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Article109 1923-10-22 10 This week'l tournament at th( pore Polo Club promise's to be a great suct-i'.-s. The draw is as follows Wednesday, 24th inst. Johore V. Petiang, STigapore v. 1.-kandir. The final will be played em Thursday, the 25th. A printing error on the tickets of admission gives the dates of109 words
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Article248 1923-10-22 10 Before a full house an excellent entertainment was provided by l V.M.C.A. Gymnastic classes at the Victoria Memo rial Hall on Saturday night The work was executed with a freedom and (race which showed long and careful training. All the items were excellent, but248 words
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Article18 1923-10-22 10 Received by the Yokohama Specie Bank:— Three Chinese Friends $2,000 Staff of Pajzm Kstate 81.7518 words
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Article71 1923-10-22 10 AaM* the' oliii-r icsiilci:;- of Japan who perished in the disaster the most notable was Dr. Edwin Wheeler, i>r 'Judy as he was affectionate ly e-alleil. I! a widow and two children v daughter married to Mr. Murray of the H and Shanghai Bank, and a son v command of71 words
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Article2142 1923-10-22 11 Problems for the Autumn Session. By Our Special Correspondent. London, September 27. Within a few days mayhap, certainly within a few weeks, if these lines beinjr road, Parliament will have re-assemblo'l for the autumn majlon. It would bo idle at this stujre to say anything aboi'.t what the2,142 words
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Article775 1923-10-22 12 Amusing Instances of Past Follies. Printers and stationers are bemoaning the passing of the visiting 1 card, which, in all its ramifications, used to earn them small fortunes. To what heights of foolish affectation the visiting card ami its ritual arose in the nineties, and even later,775 words
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Article46 1923-10-22 12 Dr. Aller G. Ellis of Philadelphia, who is to carry out the reorganisation of the National Medical College of Bangkok »c--nrrtfag to the plans of the Rockefeller Foundation, is at present spending a few clays in Shanghai but will sail tor B»ngk*A on the President Taft.46 words
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Article1083 1923-10-22 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. By The R.A.C. Correspondent. One of the most interesting sporting events held under the Open Competition I kules of the R.A.C. is the series of hiil- climbing competitions which take place annually at Shelsley Walsh. The hill is a steep one1,083 words
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