The Straits Times, 14 January 1924
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Title Section13 1924-01-14 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,455. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement342 1924-01-14 1 nsedWj J A Resolution for 1924— Drink and use more Good Milk. YOU WILL FIND BENEFIT if more milk figures in your daily food. But— let it be GOOD MILK. Don't be one of those people who merely ask for "a tin of milk," when for the sain? expense and342 words
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Advertisement230 1924-01-14 1 iBEIfIIBBEBIBBBBBafIBBBfIBBBBBBDIIIBkBBaBBBBfIBBBBBBBBaBBBBBBBBfIBBBfIBBBBBBBBBBBBBfIBBBaBfIBaaBfIBfIJ I i al 1 8 E IITaHiHIB^ ff^r l^ 19 I n a f a Afl B"&ITA F° r Furniture of Distinction, S ifEIBU ULIIiBILILiIfILIUIV Characterised by Skill in Con- S if ISII IS 11 1 II II I IB I IHI I II I fll and Finish, can230 words
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Article1095 1924-01-14 2 Sixty Years Owner In Sail And Steam. Sir Thomas Devitt, Bt., the well-known shipowner and shipbrokcr, who died on December 10, was born on March 28, 1839, the eldest son of the late Mr. Thomas Henry Devitt, who, in conjunction with Mr. Joseph Moore, founded the1,095 words
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Advertisement273 1924-01-14 2 i A Matbrt laps *At thrf montht y [j my B*by wattinf. I «ii«J 1 Cluo, tnd he pradually recovered and famed wright. Since then he rut never looked back." Why Baby cries i j Baby cries to let you know that all is not well with him the poor273 words
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Advertisement268 1924-01-14 2 SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE^ for all run-down conditions and 1 every form of weakpess. Its I benefits are felt from the firs; dose I and it builds up lasting strength. J CDOINT Jf "A unit by which type is now measured 0.0138 of an inch. Twelve points make a pica and268 words
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Advertisement179 1924-01-14 2 Vaseline POMADE "VASELINE" POMADE will soften and beautify the hair. It is pleasantlyperfumed and especially suited for keeping the hair neat and glossy. Look for the trade-mark "Vaseline" on every bottle. Refuse substitutes. CHESEBROUGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Consolidated) {ft T NEW YORK, LONDON, MONTREAL, COPENHAGEN ■sffTTTTTt I »H»I MMH»M«IMM»m>HIIMIMM*MHM»<«IMIIIM Cleanliness in179 words
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Article683 1924-01-14 3 Campaign to Further Increase Consumption. The Rubber Growers' Association has initiated a campaign to furthu the consumption of rubber in which mauufiij-j turers and the public are invited to paitir; vipate on the lines indicated in the fiillo.ving circular letters issued by the, propaganda secretary of the associa-683 words
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Article263 1924-01-14 3 How to Escape the Dreajn Bull. There is a simple cure for nightmares, suggests a correspondent in the Daily Xi-ws. His cure relies on the theory that one can be conscious, even in the most trying dream-situation, of the fact that one is dreaming. This is certainly true263 words
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Advertisement367 1924-01-14 3 STEAMER SAILWBS INDOCHINA STEAM 3AV. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) I Direct Service to Japan Tia Hongkong aad Shanghai and to Calcutta Tia Penaag from Singapore. Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Titntsin Nt-wchwang, Yangtszs Ports, For-' musa thu Philippines, *t£. I OK367 words
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Advertisement467 1924-01-14 3 S. S. V. F. KECBLITINf; (EUROPEAN UNITS)— s;n(;ai»o,re volunteer corps. Enrolment IwXßta may be obtained at Headquarters, Beach Road, >t any time on applicajtion, or from any of the ufricers mention ;d below. Major r. H. Keys, D.5.0., M.C., S.R.E. (v) Post Office Buildings. Captain A. Gordon Lee, M.C., S.R.A.467 words
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Advertisement567 1924-01-14 3 CHAINED TO HER BED FOR 1 SEVEN MONTHS Hith Agonizing Khrumalixm. Mrs. Bcntley Tellx How She Was ManellmiKly CM*! U> 1)R. WILLIAMS- PINK PILLS. Mrs. Qeeoe BeHtle? lives in Australia.' |H*r addreat is i: Batten Street; Timnru.J ■The Austr;i!i;:n.i in grew! heHeven in Dr. Williams' Pink Pilli tlity have reason567 words
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Advertisement299 1924-01-14 3 RUSTON-HORNSBY CRUDE OIL COLD STARTING ENGINE. From 16 to 825 B.HJ\ Horizontal Type, From 50 to 500 B.H.P. Vertical. CONSUMPTION. LARGER TYPES -42 lbs. per B.H.P. Hour. SMALLER TYPES -48 lbs. per B.H.P. Hour. Catalogues and Prices OF RUSTON-HORNSBY PRODUCTS, ON REQUEST. SQLE AQENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (lM*lß*rat*4 la ta*299 words
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Advertisement831 1924-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India »nd Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated In England) HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with Bis Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE JUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Doe Spore831 words
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Advertisement699 1924-01-14 4 STjEAMER SAILINGS^ THE OCEAN STEAMSIIIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM. ROTTEKDAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Takiuf cargo on through Bill699 words
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Advertisement742 1924-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) CNDES CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephona Nos. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept., 1202, Marins Dept. and Transhipment IK-pt. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1(2. BOELONGAN— January 15, Mantok, Djiboes, Blinjoc, Pangkal-Pinang and Koba COEX- January lrt.742 words
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Advertisement412 1924-01-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated la Australia) Singapore to Jara Porto, Pert Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, also with transhipment to other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, Britiah New Guinea, New Britain Tasmania aad New Zealand Ports. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MONTORO412 words
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Advertisement397 1924-01-14 5 STEAMER SAitIMSS 0. S. K. Proposed Saillnga from Singapore. (Sabject to change without previous aotles). EUROPEAN LINE Tor London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suei and Port Said. Arr. Dep. CELKBES MARU Middle of February Calls at Aden. c SOUTH AMERICAN LINE For Ria de Janeiro, Santo*. Montevideo and Buenoa397 words
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Advertisement406 1924-01-14 5 STEAMER SAHUKS STOOMYAART MAATSOHAPPY "NEDERLAND" ("Nederland" Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of the United Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. BORNEO, January 26 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s. KRAKATAU, February 9 ROTTKRDAM and ADAM s.s. OLDEKERK, February 14 HAMB''!>G and BREMEN s.s. SEMBILAN, Februa. KOTTJ,UDAM406 words
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Advertisement59 1924-01-14 5 British Empire Exhibition London, 1924. EXHIBITS CAN BE FORWARDED AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES. Apply THOS. COOK SON, 6, BATTERY KOAD, SINGAPORE. S S. KINA Due here January 23, taking cargo for HONGKONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN. M.S. SELANDIA Due February 8, loading for HAMBURG and SCANDINAVIAN PORTS. a For further particulars,59 words
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Advertisement664 1924-01-14 5 STEMIER SAILINGS ELLERMAN LINE Kl. I HUMAN IU'CKNALL STEAMSUII' CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER. Due Singapore. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. •s.i. CITY OF YORK China and Japan J'.b. 11 HOMEWARDS, •s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles London Feb. M sj. CITY OF YORK MaiMillts I.omlon April 4 •s.s. CITY OF CAIRO664 words
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Advertisement573 1924-01-14 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Sund; > January 13 to Friday. January 18. In thy i; p m. nharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ACROSS THE GOTHARD \'<-S One Reel Bccaic Picture. b ramrki mmriTT associated first national I(ii« AL IHlMihl PRESENTS AU<Ku7i^MrTH PRESENTS NAOMI CHILDERS SAM TOM GALLERY PRISCILLA573 words
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Advertisement239 1924-01-14 6 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Commencing Monday. January 21. At 9.30 p.m. Kaai's New Hawaiian Troubadours REAL HAWAIIAN ARTISTS in SONG, DANCE MELODY Introducing for the First Time in Singapore THE NOVEL INSTRUMENT THE "MARIMBA" AM) THE JAZZ FOUR Booking opens at the THEATRE BOX OFFICE. Tuesday, January 10,239 words
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Advertisement252 1924-01-14 6 WHITEAWAY'S Just to Hand A large consiKneiiient of our Famous "NEVERBKEAK* Wardrobe Trunks. Hat and Shoe Casts (;ihin Trunks. SPLENDIDLY N I{V FINISHED >-^ STROM; CASES. Mm jjj '»> h 2G in. by 21 in. }j,, $37.50 by 20 in. J w each. ffOQ m $57.50 fr Wardrobe Trunks, fitted252 words
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Article55 1924-01-14 7 FIXTl'RKS. Monday, Jannary 11 .1 in., 4.7 p.m. ill. set. Tin d»\. .'..iijary 13 Higfe I .'"> p.m. 4.i\, January in m., tA p.m. Tharsriay. Junu m., S.20 p.m. H.'.S p.m. :..i:. pja. Satur<!a\, January 19 II Kiiula I.i:mpur. a.m., 10.40 p.m. Mom! i) ii.il r-i«- V.55 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article64 1924-01-14 7 Fart Wharf Baata I i, Aastral dc Wij Empire Docl Ryokai ii.!. Meet VVharl Aitapcnur, C"iic:-, i':itroclus. Jardint-.. W :iar! i I'uin !>' eal Wharf—Mß. M llarhnnr 83, HaTTCi Chantek. Coal \\h»rf Oil *¥h»rf.. Mil Veaaeta in Dry Dork. Tanjoai bert Dock i Nil. Vici iek64 words
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Article110 1924-01-14 7 241 tiyn.-.. from Tonk lfi-1. BAN HONfl LEONG, Brit, TM tons, from 14-1, for unc. Irum London 16-1. k 14-1, for 16-1. fro.ii Uliij 11-1, foi H- .i B I s'ko'n ■i unc Liana 1-1. n 'art Swet■on Tok--1: fn :-i Bahru 13-1, ror nl i l Pahat110 words
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Article82 1924-01-14 7 To-d«r. Pulau S':im'ou i.3n p.m m "> p. 1.1 a p.m Malacca mil Hum 1 pm !<:■•:! Pabat 3 p.m A p.m It> train b Tm^ilny. r.-r.-k:)! 11 turn i Rot- 1 p.m I'arcrla jioou kson md Teluk Ansun l"pm I p.m tfuar S p.m tl Said,82 words
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Article38 1924-01-14 7 By Kaly»n K IV H( i ]trlHi.<lon Teft S'por* Pec. 3 Dee. 4 Dar. 6 D-c 10 U«c. 12 Dec. i: Arrd. l.nndon Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jfia. 1 .lan. 4 J»n. 7 Jan. U38 words
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Article162 1924-01-14 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Janujp lOn I.ondi.n, Bank 4 rn-'s 2/4 1/4 Demand 2/4 5/32 Privat* 3 m. credits 2/4 5/8 ■fll imm, 49H noni. 52 a cc, Bank 990 nl T.T. li'.^'i Bank d/d 1 p.c. prem. nghai, Bank T.T. 6i)% Qt nk T.T. 138^4 T.T. 112% Sovereiffn162 words
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61 1924-01-14 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 noon January It, 1924. Singapore Standard Singapore Standard Pale Crepe, Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price*. Closiag Prices. Buyer* Seller*. Buyers. Seller*. Spot Spot lit January Jan. ::> 49U March Feb.-March 49% April-June April-Juno "■v' 50? i July-Sept. July-Sept. (1^ II61 words
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Article16 1924-01-14 7 saved hy Fra&er and Co., Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore Jan. M, noon.16 words
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Article215 1924-01-14 7 Val. V.i. Ruytn. SelUrr I 1 Batang Padang 0.87H 0.42* 1 1 Hitani Tin I.S7M 1.4 i' L J 1 Jclantob 0.20i0m 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.37% Kara Kamunting 43/6 44/6 l I Karcnnting Tin S6/C U7/t> 10 10 K nta Assn. Ord. 7.70 7.90 6 •"> Lingoi215 words
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Article138 1924-01-14 7 V.-iI. Pd. Bayers. SeU«r«. £1 £1 R. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.3.9 cd. Ifl t«i Ojtr*! I<>inoe!i 3.10 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 2.75 3.00 ill £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.00 8.25 cd. !"ieo. Trait)\vnyij 2/2 2/6 10 10 Frascr&Ncave 37.00 3&,00 50 i Hammer Co. 132.50 137.50 100 lOOKatr138 words
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Article107 1924-01-14 7 U. Bog. 4 px. $1,234,500 par 6 p.c. p.m: S'po+e Electric Tramways, 6 p.c i:,:>fl,000 norn. IS'pcro Municipal p.c. par 3'oore Municipal 4% p.e. of 1907 $1,000,000 I p.e. dis. S'pote Municipal 4\b p.c. of 1909 $1,600,300 S p.c. di«. Spore Maaicipa! 4H P-e. of t9Q» (1,609,500 10 p.e.107 words
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Article392 1924-01-14 7 Kristr and Co. and Lyall and Eratt's Qaotatiou. Ulaal KTnllable H'«rrJnf Qnoutkma are ar<«t«d m anotker pftf* ea Friday. To-day's Prices. Kr--t I.;, nil Co. Evatt AlorGajah ($1) 1.05 1.10 1.05 1.16 lAllenby (SI) LOB 1.15 1.05 1.16 A. Hitan (15) 11.00 UM 11.00 12.00 A. Kuniitg (ID392 words
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Advertisement29 1924-01-14 7 America's Magnetic A. WcltnuT School BlacaDR. PAUL No Druga, Herba, M^ltnsed, ADKI.I'HI IIDTKI., No. 22. FOR SALE PINE TIGEB SKIN ft. U mountc'i. reeeatly received frum taxider--1 i. Apply29 words
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Advertisement538 1924-01-14 7 J.A'it.sr ADVERTISEMENTS Other ClUaited Advts., Bee pa)?e 16. I MARNIER UQUBTJSS Cordon Rocse, ('onion Verte, 'or<!.>n .laune. 11. B*lUr, Direct Importer, Enropfl Hotel Blds{ FOR SAI.K, H.M.\. records Onu E TO LET, ground Bow, BaflM Chambers. Eaakial Sons, Opticians. dp' FOR SALK, brund new radiator. Can be seem by artaagsneM.538 words
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Advertisement160 1924-01-14 7 ~J I With the Mellow Tone NOTICE hereby given that the Truli Marlf repi«-s.>iiU'i! abovs ia the property of I OMPAKY of i;, An-.bi-r Mansir.ne, Singapore, and that such Trade M;.ik Is Baas' by the .Mclophone Company, in respect of Gramophones and Gramophone Motors, Soumlinc Boxes, Recorders, Reproducers, liornr, cases,160 words
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Advertisement47 1924-01-14 7 MARRIAGE To young ladies who contemplate matrimony. We are pleased to inform you that we have a good ranee of BRIDAL WREATHS AM) VEILS. ALSO BLOSSOM FOR DRESSES, etr. AND FAVOURS FOR GROOMS. Make your enquiries at GILL'S Amber Mansions, Orchard Road, before making your final decision.47 words
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Advertisement295 1924-01-14 7 2 ~J With the Mellow Tone ARISTOCRAT of all Lbbji ESI GRAMAPHONES Invites comparison with any other instrument in design, tone, finish, work- m manship and PRIC E. Write for Complete Catalogue to THE MELOPHONE CO. Singapore, S. S. AMBER MANSIONS. ill ßrlliioiit Ecoiiomicfll^ XCv& /V V^a^a9' sa^gW.^aL v^? '<'■-295 words
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Advertisement164 1924-01-14 7 THE STAR OPERA At the THEATRE ROYAL Nerth Bridge Road. To-night A Very Interesting Piece RAYNOLD TISHAC H By Special K Finn those who could not obtain seats when atatfed last Friday on Friday. January IS SOI'BAKAYAH BVMOABKE will be repeated K. H. CHEONG, Proprietor. Y. L. TAN, Manager. I'hone164 words
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Obituary161 1924-01-14 8 CHEAH.—On January 11, 1924, at 92-a, Nci! Road, Singapore, Miss Chcah Joo Phaik aged 15, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Cheah Beng Cheang. Buried yesterday, a: Bukit Brown Cemetery. Penang, F.M.S. Rangoon and China papers please copy. S?.E.—On Sunday, January 13. 1924, at «».m at his residence, 77,161 words
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Article71 1924-01-14 8 Sir. and Mrs. ("hcah Hcne; Cheang beg t< thnnk to all friends and relatives who at tended the funcml of their eldest (laughtc: yesterday, and for their condolence am' wreaths, etc. Mrs. R. J. Palmer begs to thnnk all relatives and friends for their kind attendance ai the funeral71 words
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1009 1924-01-14 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, JANUARY 14. PARLIAMENT. We shall begin to see real development of the political situation when Parliament meets to-morrow. In the debate on the Address, parly leaders must disclose their attitude and it is the simplest thing possible for the majority to give a decisive vote against1,009 words
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Article72 1924-01-14 8 At the instance of Inspector Yorke, a hired motor car driver, named Abdullah Khan, is be njj charged before Mr. Gourlay to-day with abetment of accepting an illegal gratification of $1 to a public servant. According to the prosecution heoffered this sum to a traffic constable, if the Utter would72 words
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Article15 1924-01-14 8 "We deprecate the calling of oui P.W.D., the Pottering Works Department," says a Hongkong paper.15 words
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Article19 1924-01-14 8 Messrs. W. and R. Jacobs and Co.^ biscuit manufacturers of Dublin, send u^ an artistic Chinese calendar for 1924.19 words
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Article26 1924-01-14 8 Mr. Mark Benson of St. James, London, has been authorised to file the specification of an invention for a system of operating fluids for prime movers."26 words
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Article30 1924-01-14 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 161 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders f:om India and Ceylon Is Rs. 166--100.30 words
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Article25 1924-01-14 8 The sale of tin by the Government of the Netherlands Indies realised 45,000,000 guilders, or 12 millions more than was estimated, declares the Soerabaiasch H:mdclsblad.25 words
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Article42 1924-01-14 8 A naval draft to relieve officers and men in tho river gunboats and other ships and establishments on the China Station was to leave England in the Btaaasahij Syria on January 1. The draft arc in charge of Com. H. A. Knight.42 words
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Article35 1924-01-14 8 Thieves broke into 31, Cavenagh Road, last night, and stole a variety of articles including watches, rings, cigarette cases and clothing. Four rooms were visited one downstairs being thoroughly ransacked while the occupant was asleep.35 words
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Article33 1924-01-14 8 The Singai Kallar Mahajana Sangam has been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance, within thi settlement of Singapore also tha Japanese Golf Party. The Persekutuan Kawio Mati Malacca is exempted for Malacca.33 words
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Article46 1924-01-14 8 The submarine K-26, the second largest under-water craft in the British Navy, leaves Portsmouth en Wednesday for a three months' cruise, under Conimaml'-r O. P. Thompson, states a London cable of January 1. She proceeds first to Gibraltar, and then to Malta, Port Said and Aden.46 words
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Article50 1924-01-14 8 John Whalley, a resident cf Accrinrrton, has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for having chopped off both the hands of his stepdaughter, aged 5 years, committing the crime as an act of revenge upon his wife. A public subscription for the mutilated child resulted in the raising of £6,000.50 words
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Article57 1924-01-14 8 The game warden, Negri Sembilan has caused to be issued a circular givinc particulars of what birds may be shot b\ the holder of a game-bird licence. Thi circular has been printed in English. Malay (Arabic) and Tamil, and a copy cf it is being handed to every person applying57 words
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Article43 1924-01-14 8 Dr. Schmalzried, the American missionary who was captured by bandits early in November, was released on December 20. Official notification to this effect has been received in Peking. Dr. Schamlzried, who belonged to the Applied Evangelical Association., was captured on the Hunan-Kweichcw horde*.43 words
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Article53 1924-01-14 8 Yesterday A.S.P. Oakshott arrested Lim Ah Yam, a pig-flesh hawker, living at IC, Lorong A, East Coast Road, for being in possession of an unlicensed revolver. The accused attempted to get out of his window before the revolver was found, but was caught by Mr. Oakshott. Accused was charged before53 words
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Article50 1924-01-14 8 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, informs us that recruiting has been generally resumed in Madras I'rcsidency, but the following taluks arc closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease Madura district, Periakulain taluk Coimbatorc district, Coimbatore. Kollegal, Pollachy, >Avanashi, Palladam and Erode taluks Salem district, Salem and Rasipuram taluks.50 words
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Article80 1924-01-14 8 The season of The Beggars' Opera closed en December 17, after 1,463 performances at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London. The fust arrival for the queue which was formed at six o'clock in the morning for the final performance of the piece was a woman who had witnessed the production more80 words
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Article95 1924-01-14 8 Judgment for the plaintiffs was given by the Chief Justice of Hongkong (Sii William Rees Dav:es, K.C.) on January 3 in the case in which the owners of the Yuen Sang, who are the lndo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., sued the Montrose for damage for collision. The Montrose counter-claimed for95 words
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Article101 1924-01-14 8 This morning before Mr. Gourlay subinspector Yonjj Hoe charged detective constable Wong Chin Yok with causing death by a rash act. The accused surrendered himself to Chief Detective Inspector Kenny on the 12th instant. It would appear that the man was examining a revolver after hav ng just returned from101 words
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Article119 1924-01-14 8 The Bishop of Singapore has arranged to give a lecture in the Victoria Theatre on Friday at 5.15 p.m., taking as hit title Why does State Regulation of Vice tend 'to increase Disease with special reference to present Singapore conditions." Mr. S. J. Chan, president of the Garden Club, will119 words
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Article383 1924-01-14 8 We hear that Mr. Frank Adam, who U now in Scotland, was successfully operated upon on December 13, and is making as good progress ns can be expected. Dr. Julian Petit, a well-known American medical practitioner of Shanghai, wn < suddenly stricken by cerebral ha;mmorrhage on the383 words
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Article53 1924-01-14 8 The following, amongst other candidates have passed the examination of tha London School of Tropical Medicine With Distinction A. D. Wright (Malaya M.S. winner of Duncan Medal). Pass M. J. Graham (Malaya M.S.), W. L. Patcrson (Hongkong M.S.), D. R, Hennessy (Malaya M.S.), and D. T.53 words
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Article193 1924-01-14 8 Viscount Curzon, M.P., in the course of mi interview, based on a suggestion that the Singapore naval base was to bo drouped, said he could not conceive any such proposal. It was a matter of life and death to the whole of the eastern portion of the193 words
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Article191 1924-01-14 8 The report of the directors of the Dutf Development Company for the year ended March 31, 1922, shows that the year's working resulted in a loss of £4,884 Bs. lid. Reserve account stood at £9,385 6s. 3d. in the last balance sheet, and to this has been191 words
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Advertisement100 1924-01-14 8 The Oarrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 CIGARETTES price I^^^^^^'j^^rjfrJ/ey^ price Sold by all High-Class Dealers. Importers BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated in England) Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. 8 H.P. Rover Light Cars I Models NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED 2 SEATER MODEL Price $l,5")0 nett. 4 SEATER MODEL100 words
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Advertisement123 1924-01-14 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. TOM GALLERY PRISCILLA BONNER in THE SON OF WALLINGFORD in 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. NAOMI CHILDERS SAM DE GRASSE in COURAGE in 7 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors iim»iiiinii>»M»tm»«»i»i You have them in your123 words
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Advertisement63 1924-01-14 8 On Other Pages. Patr*. Java Suirar Industry I Ilubbor Growers" Campaign Shippinp and The Mails 7 Keuter Telegrams 9 Home Letter Sir Roderick Jones' Visit 'J The Assizes I Daylight Robbery Destructive tin in Singapore :p Tc.-.li.ys Share Market '0 Luna* ibh r i: -port l > Sportint; Intelligence M63 words
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Article217 1924-01-14 9 Trade Union Council Appoint Committee. [Reutk.r's Service.] London, January 12. The railway companies having refused to make any concession and having adopted an uncompromising attitude, the Locomotive Men's Society officially announce that a strike is inevitable and may commence at any time. The union arc perfecting arrangements for217 words
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Article170 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. Washington The Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate have finally decided to conduct an investigation into the State Department's allegations of complicity of the Soviet government in the revolutionary propaganda in the United States, which Mr. Borah's resolution proposing recognition of the170 words
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Article142 1924-01-14 9 [HsuWa Service.] London, January 13. Calcutta An armed Bengalee shot and mortally wounded a European, named Ernest Day. He then ran off and shot and seriously hurt a taxi-cab driver who joined in the pursuit. The Bengalee ran a quarter of a mile, firing indiscriminately, and then142 words
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Article86 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. Paris The Minister for Marine, in making a statement before the naval committee of the Senate on the voyage of the Dixmudc, said that the airship mi earmarked in September for the ToulonDakar line, but at the request of Commander Duplessis the flights86 words
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Article232 1924-01-14 9 More Friction Arises With France. [Reuter's Ser- ice.] London, January 12. Derlin The German diplomatic representatives in Paris and Brussels have been instructed to present a note declaring that the Rhineland High Commission had registered ordinances of the so-called autonomous government of the Bavarian Palatinate and had done232 words
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Article141 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. Heavy .seas throughout the day rendered impossible further operations on L 24, from which the hope of saving life has been definitely abandoned by the Admitalty. It is understood that no attempt will be made to raise the submarine, but it is hoped141 words
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Article104 1924-01-14 9 Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. Belgrade The Little Entente Conference resulted in a complue agreement to contii ue the policy of peace in foreign affairs. They noted with satisfaction that the difficulties between Yugo-Slavia and Italy were being overcome and thought that an amicable solution was likely.104 words
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Article39 1924-01-14 9 [IJkuter's Service.] London, January 12. Cairo At to-day's elections the Zaglulists swept the board, 101 being elected out of 109. The remaining 105 results are due to-morrow. The Primu Minister was defeated. The elections passed off quietly.39 words
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Article35 1924-01-14 9 [Renter's Service.] London, January 13. Paris The communist deputy Cachin, manager of the newspapers Humanite and Internationale, has been charged with inciting military disobedience by means of anarchistic art cles published in Decem-35 words
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Article210 1924-01-14 9 Colonel Wedgwood on Indian Problem. [Rr.uTr.n's Service.] London, January 12. Colonel Josiah Wedgwood, D.5.0., whom cabinet-makers in the Liberal papers today declare will probably be Secretary for India, speaking at the conference of the University Labour Federation, at Toynbee Hall, said that the Labour party would welcome210 words
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Article62 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 13. The German seamen's strike has considerably extended, following a conference of delegates from every ship affected at the London docks, presided over by Mr. Have-lock Wilson, which unanimously passed a resolution pledging the men to stand firm. Orders have been sent to62 words
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Article50 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. The final report of the Board of Trade committee, inquiring into the lace and silk industries, shows that the members were equally divided, two favouring the imposition of a duty on imported silk and two, including the chairman, Sir George Barnes, opposing.50 words
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Article15 1924-01-14 9 [Reutf.r's Service.] London, January 12. Zanzibar The Empire cruise battlecruisers have arrived.15 words
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Article27 1924-01-14 9 The light cruisers were due at Mombasa on Saturday, and the whole squadron reaches Trincomalee (Ceylon) on the 27th, leaving there for tho Straits on the 31st.27 words
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Article80 1924-01-14 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 12. Mexico City It is reported that the Federal forces have retaken Pachuca. London, January 12. The wireless telegraph service has been opened between London and Vienna. London, January 12. New York The death is announced of Mr. George Clapperton, vice-p%sident of the Commercial Cable80 words
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Article173 1924-01-14 9 F. M.S. Appointments. Notification of the following appointments appear in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Dr. O. B. Baslcy, F.R.C.5.1., L.R.C.P.1., to be a Chief Surgeon, F.M.S., Mr. N. Macphail to act as Secretary ta the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur, Mr. P. M. Cocke to act as a Superintendent of Customs,173 words
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Article244 1924-01-14 9 Forthcoming Visit of the Head Of Reuter's. [Reuter's Service.] Hongkong, January 13. Sir Roderick Jones, chairman and managing director of Reuters's, left by tho Khiva yesterday for Singapore after a two months' visit to the Far East. Sir Roderick, who came direct to Shanghai from Canada and244 words
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Article408 1924-01-14 9 Shooting Affair in Sago Lane. The first of the special jury cases was commenced at the Singapore Assizes this morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) when a Chinese named Koh Wwan Lcng was charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. E.408 words
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Article168 1924-01-14 9 Gold Pin Snatched From Lady's Hair. This morning before Mr. Gourlay a Chinese named Chan Sweo was charged by Inspector Sheedy with theft of a gold pin from a Chinese lady, named Chong Kai. The story of the affair was related by Mr. J. Listerman, Supervisor, Government Monopolies,168 words
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Article67 1924-01-14 9 Later reports from Suiyuan, China, state 40 disbanded soldiers entered Father Soenen's residence and without warning, shot down the priest and looted the house. The reports do not mention other looting. The outrage is attributed to a desire lo embarrass Ma Chi, as there was not67 words
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Article667 1924-01-14 9 Kampong Pandan Completely Destroyed. One of tho biggest and most destine tive conflagrations that has occurred locally took place in Kampong Pandan oft Rangoon Road and to the west off Balesteir Road yesterday, and lasted practically the whole day, and was only abated and prevented from involving adjoining667 words
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Article128 1924-01-14 9 The Municipal Health statement for the v/eck ending January 5 gives the total number of deaths as 182 representing a death rate of 24.59 per mille per annum, compared with 28.82 in the preceding week and with 27.84 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief128 words
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Article123 1924-01-14 9 The Times medical correspondent reviews 1923 as the healthiest year in English history, and a world record for a population of the same size. The London death-rate was below 11.3. Influenza, tuberculosis and heart troubles were less, but cancer is not yielding. Infants' health was123 words
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Article1949 1924-01-14 9 The Liberal Party's Policy Of Independence. By Our Special Correspondent Londen, December 20. There has been no overture, direct or indirect, official or unoflicinl, above ground or subterranean, by us with tho lenders of either of the other parties. That freedom I intend to preserve uncompromised, unfettered, and1,949 words
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Article276 1924-01-14 10 Singapore, January 14. Rubber.— London Is. 2d. Local 49 cents. Tin.— London, January 12 £246. Local $124 (200 tons sold). Rubbers.— Allcnbys 1.05 to 1.15, Amal. Malays 1.87% to 1.97%, Ayer Moleks 1.07'r to 1.17' i, Balgownies 2.45 to 2.55. BassettK 1.02' i to 1.07'276 words
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Article105 1924-01-14 10 Singapore, January 14. Tin.— £246. Robber.— is. 2d.— down V»d. Share Market. Active. Rubber?.— Jiinahs 1.10-1.15, Ayer Molekt 1.08-1.12, New Scudais 1.05-1.15, Kedahs -2.10-2.20, Mandai Tekongs 32%--35, Jclotongs •17 1 ,2-52%, Craigieleas 51%--58, Mentakabs 21%-23, Ulu Benuts 22%--"5, Ayer Panas 5.05-5.25, Changkat Sertianes' 2.50-3.75. Mining.— Pctalings105 words
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Article100 1924-01-14 10 (L. It. Macphail). Singapore, January 14. Rubber.— ls. 2d. Local 49 cents. Tin.— £246. Local $124—200 tons sold. Rubbers.— Bassetts 1-1.05, Brogas 60--fio cents, Kcmpas 4-4.25, United Malaccas l.uO-1.3:., Jimahs 1.07*4-1.12%, Ma'.akoffs 2.80-3, K<vlahs 2.02% -2.07 V4. Tins.— Taipings 1.07-3.10, Rawangs 90--:T> cents, Pengkalens 18.25-18.75,100 words
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Article68 1924-01-14 10 On the evening of December 31 Mr. E D. Echter, aged 20, of Sou•.•■ihaya was making an extra large bomb, using sulphur borium, with which he intended to celebrate the advent of the new year. When he had nearly completed his dangerous work, he lifted the bomb68 words
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Article36 1924-01-14 10 The financial report in connection with Ye Olde English Fay re, recently held in Shanghai, has been issued by the British Women's Association and displays a highly successful result, showing a net return of over $31,000.36 words
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Article556 1924-01-14 10 12 2 Per Cent. Dividend For Past Year. The report of the directors of Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended October 31, slate., that, after charging Hie whole of the general estate and general administration expenditure to revenue, the profit and toss account shows a556 words
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Article315 1924-01-14 10 Giant Dam Worth 300,000 Tons Of Coal. The beautiful valley of the Crease ii temporarily defaced and its topography transformed by a gigantic undertaking which will be a triumph of French engineering and one of the marvels of Europe. The course of the famous trout river, which flows315 words
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Article80 1924-01-14 10 As already recorded in our columns, the tender for the erection and completon of the new General Post Office, Singapore, has been awarded to Perry and Co. (Bow). The full list of tenders i<viived is as follows R. Young ami Co., Ltd. $5,250,000, Wee Chen Soon80 words
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Article145 1924-01-14 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will the Traffic Department please lock into the bus tiaffic on th.' Gaylang-Tanjong Pagar run, and in particular to the congestion at the junctions of North Bridge Read and Arab Street and Rochore Road during the day and Tan Quee145 words
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Article272 1924-01-14 10 Next Week's Attraction at The Theatre. After a considerable interval the boards of the Victoria Theatre will again be occupied next week, when Kaai's ll;--wniians will be the attraction. Mr. Kaai':i enterprise is something unique in the history of theatrical ventures in the East "He and his fellow272 words
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Article249 1924-01-14 10 Seven Long Range Guns For Shelling I'aris. There were no less than seven Big I ilei tna: but none now remains, accord- 1 ing to the Frankfort General Anzeiger which says The long-range guns that bombarded Paris in 1»18 were built in the Krupp works. Seven guns of249 words
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Article107 1924-01-14 10 Lord Justice Duke refused to accept the contention that, since the passing of the law giving wives the same divorce rights as husbands, a guMty mother had the same right of access to her children as a guilty father to his. His Lordship Mid that the application107 words
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Article28 1924-01-14 10 We regret to announce the death of Mr. and Mrs. Chcah Ben? Cheang's eldest daughter on Saturday nitrht at the age of 15 years at 92A, Neil Road.28 words
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Article39 1924-01-14 10 More than one hundred miners are entombed and many are believed to !>■ dead as the result cf a gas explosion in a coal mil)* at Utashinui, in Holcaido. Japan. Nine are known to be dead and 12 fatally injured.39 words
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Article414 1924-01-14 10 Results on the Third Day (From Our Own Correspondent). Pcnang, January 12. I The weather was bright and sunshiny, drawing a recoid attendance. The going j uas good. The following is the result of the racjir.jj Kedah Plate. Five furlongs. 1. Polybia, (Redfcttrn) 8.7. 2. Znra (Loirue) 9.414 words
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Article53 1924-01-14 10 Malaya Cup Final Team Selected The team to represent Singapore against Selangor in the Malaya cup tina! on Saturday was selected after the practice game on Saturday and will be a3 follows Dr. Lindow J. T. T. Webster, Robertson, Warren, Ablitl Geoghegan, Bcville Leonard, Phayre, Ferguss-.n. Simpson, Bonaventuia, Cameron,53 words
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Article50 1924-01-14 10 [Reuter's Service] Lonil'in. January 12. Sydney In the New South Wale 3 swimming champtoiioh'p, la* 1("> year olrl boy, Alan Charlton won the 440 yards race in i mm.i. 11 4/5 defeating the Swede, Arrehorg. b; 20 yurds. The time tics with K>. j;' v.-irld's record at Stockholm in50 words
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Article19 1924-01-14 10 [Reuter's Service.] Londen, January 13. Ni w York Switzerland has challeng ed for the Davis Cup.Reuter - 19 words
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Article344 1924-01-14 10 Next Monday's Programme Good supporting items have been secured for the Happy Valley next Monday evening, January 21, when Silvino Jamito, lightweight champion of the Orient, will meet Battling Key in a ten round contest. Boy Walley v. Yew Gin promises well, then Taiho, the Japanese, and Morales will344 words
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Article65 1924-01-14 10 The following are the results of the .iai>u;.iy modul (Boguy) at the Keopel Golf Club Winner I". Stringfellow 1 down, W. Greii; down, J. Strachan 1' down. Ball Sweeps Saturday, C. N. \V. Joyce, 1 down, Sunday, W. Greig 1 down. At the Katong Golf Club the competitor, for65 words
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Article467 1924-01-14 10 A Memorable Race The second race for the Bomtrville Bowl provided one of the most sporting races ever sailed in Singapore, ami one which would have filled the donor of the trophy with the liveliest satMaitimi ii he could have seen the result, as it would have fitted in467 words
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Article119 1924-01-14 10 The management of the Palladium h.is secured attractive features for screening in the near future; after the completi n of the run of Fair Lady, a Pat lie i lease, The World Aflame, with Frank Keenan in the leading roles, will lie screened on Wednesday, the 16th instant119 words
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Article129 1924-01-14 10 That all broadcastinc experiments are not an unqualified success is shown by the failure of an experiment at University College, London, designed to demonstrate the possibilities of broack-a^aititf as factor in education. Mr. Alan Walker talked through a transmitter at the London station on St. Paul's Cathedral129 words
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Article135 1924-01-14 10 The price of $2,000 [i4OO at par] each was placed on November 1" by t lnAmerican Museum of Natural H the dinosaur eggs which Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews receraly brought back from Mongolia. Actually the eggs are priceless, and the figure at which surplus eggx are to135 words
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Article1199 1924-01-14 11 •Glty Days and (loid. Mr. Ralph Nevill is cue of tile hist of our social historians. If there DO a <lul> or a famous hoBM in tile West End which he has not visited, or a bit of gossip of the last half-century he has not1,199 words
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Article386 1924-01-14 11 Personal Glimpse of the Late Tsaritsa. c A faithful picture is given of the Russian Imperial Family in the lust years o! Nicholas ll. 's unhappy reign by Mme. Anna Vinvton, an intimate friend of the late Tsaritsa. Of the Empress, Mme. Viroubova says No photograph ever386 words
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Article243 1924-01-14 11 Compensation Claimed For Phantom Works. At I.aon three men were charged in conneeUon with what has become known in the devastated regions as "the scandal cf the phantom glass works." The case l.as already been outlined in the Daily Ni-ws. The first of the accused, M. Armand,243 words
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Article239 1924-01-14 11 Colfee to Cement Broken Skull. An ex'raordinary story of an Arab wkoM brains were dashed out by a fall dI t'.irty feet, but who returned to work after throe months in hospital, is told in a letter published in the British <1 Journal. The m:'n was painting the239 words
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Advertisement138 1924-01-14 11 GET A "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONE Our terms of easy pay payments enable you to purchase the best at a very small outlay. Call to-day, we will be pleased to demonstrate the latest records and to explain our plan. Prices from $60 S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. 1 m iiiiiiniiii138 words
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Advertisement449 1924-01-14 11 RAFFLES HOTEL momm^t.. iw. t Teletaeu 2M« (It Lla«e) TUESDAY.— DInn.r sad Dtae*. Th* flawt Ballroom In th* luL WEDXESDAT.— Orchestrtl Concert. Till KSPAY.— (,>«t Nicht, Dlaaar aad Dance. 6KIUU »p«n till U FRIDAY.— I«a I)»«j»nt SATURDAY.— <i«Mt Night, Oiaan aai Dine*. TO-DAY *AFTLM ORCHESTRA. TEA DANSANT IDGAB SOFS^, SEA449 words
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Article506 1924-01-14 12 Ceylon Authorities Powerless To At-t. Considerable attention is being devoted nt to the amount of rubbishy ua being sold in bazaars, says a Colombo The trade has now become a minor industry in C'olomb. Those in the legitimate tea tiade were inclined to be incrednkMH at506 words
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Article328 1924-01-14 12 Kapid rhanjjes from Horse-Dus Days. inUTistinj* comparisons between tin- an hitcctural features of London in the 'nineties and to-day were jriven in an interview by Mr. C. McAithur Butler, secretary of the Society of Architects, \\ru< has just completed his 25th year of office. While one may328 words
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Article150 1924-01-14 12 Probably the oWU'st trans-Atlantic traveller, as >he ia over 90 years of age, Mrs. Loin Settridffe, the mother of Mr. Gordon Serfridge, loft Southampton r< cently by the White Star liner Olympic for New York. She was accompanied by h< r fiaiul-dautihtcr. Miss Beatrice Selfi"iiltri'. Seen on150 words
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Advertisement721 1924-01-14 12 3 THE VICTIMS? OF URIC ACID A i" rench HL I rCDr\r<ltlOn I I <^t"i Arthritic subjects take a course ).f, C iall, ado, A,. I hich eliminates tr/uriTAdd the rrencb bovrrnmrnt ■Kbsbbw ViL\ T*a?vO^g) /a l Public Health Author- WL > jH A m r s >' stem and721 words
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Advertisement241 1924-01-14 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI Telegraphic Address Postal Addren BRASTAGL MEDAN. 4IBOU r b Le»«l. BRASTAGI, Samatra, aK. Climate frtch, invigorating, equivalent to an English Samaier. General temperatare 52 to 60 degree* by night, 60 to 75 degree* by day. No regular wet leaaoa. Rainfall 75 inchea equally distributed throughout the) year. MAGNIFICENT241 words
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Advertisement745 1924-01-14 12 PUBLIC WORK: DEPT. JOHORE BAI tV. Tondera ur< invited fat tl.c araettao. l*« following buildings at Johore Dahru 1. New 30 beds w»rd at Leper Asylum. 2. Ward for decrepit p 3. New 2nd Clogs Mnluy and Barepaan Wurd including latrine, baih hi". kitchen. 4. Isolation ward. Plans and Specilications745 words
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Article193 1924-01-14 13 The Sea Sense of Old Sailors. That aniazint; sixth sense whicli mabk-d forty-four hum to nuvijratf two small boats for nearly 2,000 miles over the Indian Ocean is somothmv; f«W landsmen appreciate, writes a coniini ntator o;i I lie Trevessa d faster. Sta instinct is a reality. A193 words
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Article216 1924-01-14 13 During the late World War. a youujr man, William P. Plowlield, Wai chief of •■initation nt the famous Ho r Is'.anl Shipyard. The place was swarminjr with disease carryintr obnoxious in.-i-cts .-in. l he started experirm-iitiiiK upon an insecticide which would possess the virtues Of other216 words
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Advertisement245 1924-01-14 13 TJt£E c;\" «Bn^n^lßain»»a««^^ '"J IS THE TYRE I OR 1024 It is a new reinforced Cord Tyre that will positively gjive you MAXIMUM Mileage :il MINIMUM Cost". The CONTINENTAL COED is a Tyre »r high standing, the inevitable position that is reached by COOI) QUALITY FAIR PRlCE— backed by RESPONSIBILITY245 words
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Advertisement457 1924-01-14 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland). (General Manager's I'roirrcss Report For 1 Weeks Ended Dec. 5, 1923. Gentlemen, Herewith I l»'ii le forward the Miainc Report, for the foar weeks enOi-d Deeenber ■>, iwi. Development. The (Itrvelopmcnt footajci 1 for the period, amounted to v total457 words
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Advertisement735 1924-01-14 13 CHEONG KOON SENG ft CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties. Vt Meeera. Chaeag Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom. No. 20, Chulia Street, on Wrdnt-.ikiy. January 16. at 2J9 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold lanJ and dwelling house known ax No. a Lorong 1 off Kant Const Road,735 words
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Advertisement241 1924-01-14 13 "Now see that he t :>!:■;. s Sanatogen regularly three times a day That is the doctor's parting injunction addressed to the wife because he knows she will hold the patient to it. Feed your patient systematimilv with S.inatogen," writes a doctor to his confreres in the Meuicii I'ress. "It241 words
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Advertisement1616 1924-01-14 14 ■■■B««MMMMMM««MmaHM«MIaT«««B«CTM^ Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance In force over $17,000,000. 1 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE) U, Old Jewry, I.C. The Company has £20.000 depoai ed with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British1,616 words
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Advertisement258 1924-01-14 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets exceed £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital258 words
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Advertisement361 1924-01-14 14 FOR HEALTH BRIMFUL SJ|^ LIFEBUOY SOAP promotes health. It protects the children from the dangers of contagious diseases. It disinfects whilst cleansing, and keeps every pore of the skin antiseptically clean and protected. Sole AgcnU HUTTENBACH LAZARUS SONS, LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. Responsibility IJI VERY husband and361 words
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Article743 1924-01-14 15 Estimate oi Current Year's Production. I The British Commercial Agent at Batavia, in h.s lepori on the economic biiuatiun of ilie Netherlands bast indies, published by H. to. Stationery Office, StatM that events in the Java sugar marKet have moved so rapidly that at i ptWMM the743 words
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Article209 1924-01-14 15 Hitfh Cost of Living Threatening Government. The high cost of living in France is seriously threaten ng the position of the Government, says the l'aris correspondent of The Times. Prices are rising faster than wages. Men and families with fixed incomes arc feeling the pinch severely. The Government209 words
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Article114 1924-01-14 15 In a letter to The Times Sir J. P. Hewett says it will be a grievous blow to the prestige and authority of the Government of India if it fals to brinic to justice the (rang responsible for the frontier murders. Apparently the immediate object of thn114 words
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Advertisement234 1924-01-14 15 ANNOUNCEMENT! As Sole Agents for BATfBUBS We feel it incumbent upon us to warn the public against purchasing old stcck batteries which are being marketed at a low price. We utock only new batteries and our prices are competitive therefore we cannot accept any responsibility for unsatisfactory and useless batteries234 words
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Advertisement357 1924-01-14 15 The Most Economical and Popular Car in the Country. Price $1,600, r R Singapore. HEHE ARE POINTS CONSinERING. EQUIPMENT. Bosch magneto, electric lightinor, starting and horn, et«« PETROL CONSUMPTION.— Over 30 miles to the GALLON. The New Overland is the limst rar evi-r made and at the lowest price. The357 words
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Advertisement357 1924-01-14 16 GUAM KIAT CO. LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) 35, Phillip Street NEW SHIPMENTS TO nAND. Brass Crescent Globe Valves '/i in. and fn. Smooth-on Iron iVmrnt Nos 1 and 2 Emery Wheels with hovelled edge* Trojan Screw Drivers Cyclops Nail Pullers "Pike" Domestic grinders complete and C'orrundum Wheels. Green Mosquito Netting,357 words
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Advertisement329 1924-01-14 16 PARSSIAN HOUSE GROSYENOtt BUILDING. We beat all competition with our prices Ladies' Straw Hats 3.00 Crepe-chine Hat 5.00 FROM PARIS. Morning Dress 6.00 Afternoon Dress $12.00 to $18.00 Model Parisian Shoes $12.00 I COAL TAR. Fx Singapore Gas Works. I Singapore Refined. LATEX CUPS. Porcelain. Earthenware. MOMI CHESTS. New. Second-hand.329 words
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Advertisement919 1924-01-14 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Th* PREPAID charges for Want*, For Sal*, To Let, etc, in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) ar* par tin* One Insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 44 cts., thro* ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 eta., flve ins. 11.00. six ins. $1.13, tan ins. $1.40,919 words
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Advertisement914 1924-01-14 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, bungalow 112, River Valley Road. Apply M. 11. Sassoon, 6-1, Malacca Street. TO LKT, 35-'-\ Cairnhill Road, water an.l B»s. Immediate entry. 10!, Chin Swee Road. FURNISHED HOUSE to let, 28-5, Stevens Road. Gns and water. Garage. Apply 26C, Straits Times. TO LET, 23, Devonshire914 words
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Advertisement355 1924-01-14 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per ecnt of headaches ar* Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache is 10 caused you will never be relieved nntil you wear scientifically-fitted glasses to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certain. You will not be advised glatiei355 words
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Advertisement242 1924-01-14 16 SELL AT SIGHT NOVELS. THE SE( KKI'S Of A SWOYAKI). l\v Henry A. l.ytton M.OO LOST IN THE JUNGLE. l>> May Wynne (A St«r> Inr l.i.M $3.00 THE WAV OK DECEPTION ran" Lralie Berenfurd $3.00 I'EOPI.K. by Pierre Hamp. translated Irom the French hy James Whitall $'-00 THE SIX OF242 words
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Miscellaneous315 1924-01-14 16 THE STRAITS TII3ES TELEPHONE!. Editorial and Geaeral Manager's Office IU7 All communications relating to •di.orlsl matters and news should be addreisnd to THE EDITOR. All communicatione relating to business matters— advert.senents subscriptions, accounts, P r n t n *A,.i c should be addressed to THE MANAGI.tt. SUBSCRIPTION BATES, Payable In315 words
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