The Straits Times, 23 February 1924
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Title Section13 1924-02-23 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,489. SINGAPORE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement137 1924-02-23 1 NSED ffi BaBBBBBl*aBBBBflBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB.BBBBBBaaBEBBEClBKBBBBI]aBBBBBaBBBBBBBaBBBBBgBr91IIBaBaBB!IB»l i I I NATURAL MILK I This cow's milk from the famous pastures of the Swiss Alps stands unrivalled for Richness and is most valuable for maintaining the Health of all living in a Tropical Climate. a a QUALITY PURITY RICHNESS I "Trying it means adopting it."137 words
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Article464 1924-02-23 2 The Question of the Detained Munitions. A London wire of February 6, says It is understood that the Frontier asJ sassins are at present in Kabul, but the j Afghan legation assures your correspon- dent that the Amir's Government intends to remove them to Turkestan, as arranged.464 words
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Article285 1924-02-23 2 Hero of Devil's Island send For' Trial. Eddie Guerin, the notorious ex-conviri, who in 1905 escaped in a canoe from Devil's Island, the French Penal Settlement, has been remitted for trial at Edinburgh on a charge of attempted theft at a hotel. His age was given as 63.285 words
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Article200 1924-02-23 2 The Failure of Bolshevik Intrigues. Lecturing at the United Service Institution on the organisation and training of the Army in India, Colonel Donald t. Robertson, dealing with the attempts of Bolshevist emissaries to incite revolution in Eastern countries, particularly India, said that the successes of the200 words
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Advertisement300 1924-02-23 2 Sausages Made Fresh Daily, from Prime Dairy Fed Pork, under Hygienic conditions, Stected from contamination by lly cleansed and purified Skins. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD Co., Ltd. (Inc. in S.S.) MMMH > W |MrKnA X^X if wT^'^/i T* y° u are not certain, why I Scmcnw^t 1 taste „p300 words
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Advertisement229 1924-02-23 2 Make Cuticura Your Daily Toilet Soap I Clear the pores of impurities by daily use of Cuticura Soap and occasional touches of Cmicura Ointment as needed. They arc ideal for the toilet as is also Cuticura Talcum for powdering and perfuming. Bod throughout tin Kmpirr. Britifh Depot: F.Wt» b»tr«Bom,Ud ,27.Cttturhott»t8q229 words
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Advertisement1124 1924-02-23 2 SALES BY AUCTION ESTATE OF SYED AHMED BIN SHAIK HIN AKDULRAIIM AN ALKAKK. DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of very valuable freehold and leasehold town properties At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street. on Wednesday, February 27, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable 999 years' leasehold land1,124 words
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Advertisement344 1924-02-23 2 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold i Properties At our sale-room, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, February 27, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Valuable freehold and leasehold land and the compound dwelling house lv No. 16. Newton Rond. Thu house is built of hardwood with tile roof on344 words
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Article643 1924-02-23 3 A Mongolian Pompfeii Being rXploreri. In the deserts of Mongolia, far away from cities and civilization, a rumour originated some years age of a dead city, abandoned bv its inhabitants for centuries, and buried ever more deeply beneath shifting sands says a writer 111 I643 words
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Article141 1924-02-23 3 KINKERING CONGS." Canon Spooner to Retire This Year. Dr. W. A. Spooner has decided to retire this year from the office of Warden of New College, Oxford. But his fame to Oxford men and to the general public has been gained on account of his alleged origination of the spoonerism."141 words
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Article133 1924-02-23 3 Among Mr. Baldwin's dissolution honours are the following Privy Councillors. Sir James Agg-Gardru-r, Captain the Hon. Edward Fitzroy, and Sir Herbert Nield. Baroni'ts. Mr. William Barber, of Birmingham, Major Harry Barnston, Sir Hi i-bcrt Hambling, Sir John HarmoodBanner, Dr. John Macleod, of Glasgow, mid Mr. J. Marsden, of133 words
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Advertisement695 1924-02-23 3 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties. Dag Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street <in \Vrdiu-.da\, February 27. at 2.30 p.m. KSTATK OK SIIAIK AIUH 1.1.A11 BIN SWKKII KIN MARIE, DECEASED Lot 1. aluable land and the brick and695 words
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Advertisement746 1924-02-23 3 TAPPING THE NERVE-FORCE' Worse Than Bleeding. It is better to lose a pint of blood than to have the nerves tapped. No one can mea- I aure your nerve-force as it runs away," wrote thnt famous Doctor Oliver Wendell Holmes. It is easy to explain why this is so. The746 words
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Advertisement293 1924-02-23 3 THE CHILDREN LIKE THEM. Mcdiiini'-civini; and mi'ilicim -taking gives trouble to nobody when Baby's Own Tableta ;.i. used, for the TaMeta crush to a taste- psMtM i" eaa be ernUn as a lozenge, and children like the m. The action of Baby's Own Tablets is tliuroujrh yet ccntle. They supci293 words
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Advertisement245 1924-02-23 3 ■TSiaiay MARINE MOTORS Four-Cylinder $1 ,000 SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straiti Settlement!) SINGAPORE. "Ijftitggrs" Ei&TTIANj.CIGARETTES [L Connoisseur-. To be obtained from ROBINSON CO, LTD.. Singapore. 7 JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. And Usual Singapore Dealers. /oh Sick ffeadacfie oj£ Biliousness Wfei These trouhliMimc245 words
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Advertisement806 1924-02-23 4 STEMIEK WMJMS P. d.-British India and Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES IPENINSII AR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with Hi: Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTW ERP Tonnage Dne806 words
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Advertisement737 1924-02-23 4 STEAIER SAiUlltS THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bill737 words
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Advertisement612 1924-02-23 4 STEMEB SAJIH6S KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in HollnndJ UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NE I lIKKI \M>S INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Nos. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Depl., IMt, Marino Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, .Msnagers Dept. 1002. INDRAGIRI— February 23, Retch-River, Pri-i liadja, Sapat. Tembilahan and612 words
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Advertisement437 1924-02-23 5 STEAMEi, SAIUNBS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) Sinßspore to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney snd Melliouine via Torres Straits, also with tranvtiipment to other Victorian, South Australia)) and North Queensland Ports, British New Cuinea, New Britain, Tasmania and NOW Zealand Ports. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MARELLA437 words
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Advertisement442 1924-02-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) and THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fortnightly Service taking cargo snd Passengers from Singapore BATAVIA AND SOIRABAIA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND FREMANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailings. CHARON Feb. 29 MINDEROO Mar. 16 GORGON442 words
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Advertisement699 1924-02-23 5 STEAMER SAILWSS O.S.K. LINE DESTINATIONS. STEAMERS. ARR. DEPT. London, Hamburg, Rotte.dam, Antwerp Alt M M K in via Aden. Fort S«dan. I'ort Said Altal Maru Mnr Ur< 10 New York via San Francisco, Panama Alaska* Maru from Hongkong Mar. 12 C *?six&£sjisi uBm i *»>• Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver I Hawaii699 words
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Advertisement681 1924-02-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS H EU,UtMAiy "LINE KI.I.KIMIAN x BUCKNALL BTstAMSHIF CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Knglanil) STEAMER. Dae Singapore. PASSENGER SERVICE HOMKU \KI)S. CITY OF CANTERBURY i 11,.-; ].und to 1-Vb. 2<> sji. CITY OF YORK Marseille*: London April 4 •s.s. CITY OF CAIRO MuKflM London April 2S PASSAGE RATES A Class681 words
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Advertisement401 1924-02-23 6 CINEHAS ALHAMBRA From MiKiciay, February 18 to Saturday, February 23. In (he Sceoml '-'ow a! 9 p m. sharp In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOPICAL BUDGET i i j. siiki"" 1 ennis WONDER SPA m .3SBI PRi ALPS SMILING BILLY MASON in One Keel Scenic Picture. IT MIGHT401 words
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Advertisement218 1924-02-23 6 CIHEIUS Palladium Theatre Tel. 903. Orchard Road. To-night at 9.15 To-night at 9.15 Special Service Squadron Reception of the Admiral at Johnston's Pier Arrival at Government House Inspection of Cuard of Honour, The March Past, etc., etc. JACK HOLT and DOROTHY DALTON ON THE HIGH SEAS A thrilling melodrama of218 words
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Advertisement244 1924-02-23 6 Vicente Blasco Ibanez is the Author of BLOOD and SAND The first starring picture of the greatest of all Screen Favourites RODOIPH VALENTINO See the perfect !over as a Hot-blooded Toreador, the Idol of Spain. See him ha/nrd his life in a ■pectacolar bull light. See him jrfeU (o the244 words
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Article117 1924-02-23 7 FtXTUKKS. Saturday. February IJ Hi(k Water, n.10 a.m.. 11.58 a.m. Banquet to Sir T. S James, Garden Club B«King, Jai.'it.i v. IVlky, t, Sunday. February 21 Hint. Water, 0.10 a.m.. 0.40 p.m. Monday. February 25 II. if!- Water. 1.12 a.m., 1.25 p.m. Hum wind Dutch mail closes.117 words
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Article132 1924-02-23 7 Batarwjqr. Fofcraaij »-<• Ship* alongside the Wharvea or expei ted to arrive F.ntrarcf l.oralion Ship Godown Gate Viain Wharf Katnng M 3 Vraeab U 't Derlflingcr io 3 i-.urypylus li 3 I ap4re Dock Yarl Man M .1 Namaaag M :t skuid as Bengal Han t>> 4132 words
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Article121 1924-02-23 7 ASIA. Han.. 4,4fi0 ton 3, from Copenhag.-n -J2--.' fnr Manila unc. ATTAKA, Put., 140 tons, from Miri S3-2 for Miri unc. MAN WHATT HIN, Brit., 104 tons, from Malacca tS-t, for Malacca -"-'2. KAMUNING, Brit, LtM tons, frcm Banirk&' B L. "i HaiiKkok vac. I ALOH, I'ut. .VJ7121 words
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Article140 1924-02-23 7 Tonlay. Prigi Rndjah, Sapat, Tembilahan and Indrngiri 3 p.m. Muar and Malacca 3 p.m Mednn 3 p.m. Port Svettcnham and Penang A p.m Mnar s p.m RatHvia 3 p.m Heeaia Baka and I)j«mbi l p.m Batu Pahat 4 p.m Batavia, Cheribon and Samarang 4 p.m Saigon 6140 words
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Article38 1924-02-23 7 fatria ['mil Lvcat Khiva P. der Nedcrlandcn Tara Spore Jan. U Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 .lan 2S Arrrt. London Feb. 6 Feb. 11 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 18 Kfh 2138 words
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Article110 1924-02-23 7 The right of property in dress-model* paaaaaaaj] by the firm which issues them has been reaffirmed by a decision in the l'aiis Appeal Court. A year ago, in a local court, a defendant was fined a liousan.l franc- and ordered to pay 10,000 frai:cs damages for110 words
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Article63 1924-02-23 7 A block of buildings, of which the foundations arc already well advanced, is bcin? erected in Mosque Street, which will extend mure than half the length of this thoroughfare, between South Briciiro Road and New Bridge Road and which are intended for 'tenements 'for (iovernment workers. l T nite<l Engineer*63 words
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Article197 1924-02-23 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, February 23. On London, Bank 4 in/a 2 4 7/32 Demand 2/4 1/8 Private m. credits 2/4 5/3 O;i Haw Yafk, Demand SOU Prt i M <i s 52»4 On France, Bank 1100 On India, Bank T.T. 160 On Ilonsfkonjr, Bank d/d I'^ p.c. prem.197 words
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61 1924-02-23 7 DAILY PRICKS CURRENT. 11.30 a.m. Saturday, February 2.'). Singapore Standard Pale Crepe. Cloning Price*. Bayers Sellers. Spot Spot March Mai eh \-)ri' Tune April-June jLly-S.pt. July-Sept. Tone of Market Firm. Latent London cable* quote Spot »hei i HM"4d. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closiag61 words
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Article220 1924-02-23 7 Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 B:\taiur PwUaC 07Ms 42 .a 1 1 Hftam Tin 1.-17' i Llttt t 1 Jdnntoh o.2onnm 1 1 .Tohan Tin 0.37 0.12 ti El Kara. Sammting 49/ 50/ 11 il Kamuntincr Tin 40/- 41/0 xd. 10 10 Kinta A*.:n. Ord. 7.70 7.90 l.intrui220 words
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Article144 1924-02-23 7 Issue Yal. Pel. Buyers. Sellers. £1 fl H. Am. Tobacco B 2.6 5.G.3 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Cc .il tfoton ".00 UB <•! K. Smelt in}; Co. 8.25 IM r,'-r./- Kiev. Tramways 8/9% 3/1 10 !0 Fruer i \eave 37.23 38.25 M BO Hamnmr Co.144 words
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Article107 1924-02-23 7 U. Knff. G p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm S'pne Kloctric Traniways, 5 p.c. i"'..~AOOO nom. S'p'"' Municipal S p.c. 1^578.000 par 5 p.c. pm Spore Mnn cipal 4'^ p.c. of 1907 $1,GC0,000 10 p.c. dis. 5 p.c. pm S"pore Municipal 4. > p.c. of 1909 11,000,000 10 p.c.107 words
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Article412 1924-02-23 7 rrascr and Co. and Lyall and Evan's Quotations. To-day s Prices. Fraser I.yall i Co. Evatt. A!or Gajah ($1) 1.00 1.15 1.00 -1.10 Allcnby ($1) 1.10 1.15 1.05 1.15 A. Ilitam ($6) 11.HO 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. tuning ($1) 0.45 0.65 0.46 0.56 Am. Malay ($2) 1.90 2.00412 words
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Advertisement834 1924-02-23 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Olhir Classified Advts., see page 16. SPARKLING GRAND \IN ia Cegaac per iiuan i>inti ,luty mrlii le.l. 11. Bolter Direct Importer. Kurope Hotel Building. TO LKT KUKNISHKU, 8, Chancery Lr>m. Apply within or Tel. 95 or Mr. (lp OFFICE TO LET, ground floor, Raffle* Chambers. Kzekiel Sons. Opticians.834 words
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Advertisement64 1924-02-23 7 Tf raw lEE-LilableJl Monthly payments can lie arranged. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113. NORTH BUI lit. K ROAI). I'acktd House Last Night THE STAR OPERA At the THKATRE ROYAL North ;:rlrt»» Road. To-nijcht A H Day < H.VY.V Bli.\.N To-mcrrisw Sunday An entirely new Piece THE BROKEN HOI I.64 words
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Advertisement139 1924-02-23 7 NOTICE GOVERNMENT, OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. Tender; an In fl.v invited for buildins (iovernmir.L Olfices at Kota Ting;,.. 'J. Plan and specilication may be MM at 'he otlicv of the Government Architect. Johore Ilahru Yi'iw. o.' tenrl-; cum be oUuiued on upplicntion to the oilier of the .-t.it>' KngLner139 words
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Advertisement428 1924-02-23 7 COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, at 9.15 each night PALLADIUM THEATRE The Greatest Nature Picture Ever Filmed Something to Entertain Your more than the Ordinary Picture UNIVERSAL I'KTUIES PRESENT H. A SNOW'S HUNTING BIG GAME IN AFRICA With GUN and CAMERA In 9 Thrilling Reels. iff fIKS "JKWimm r MawP^Bi Inconceivably428 words
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Advertisement157 1924-02-23 7 1 No watch Rives you a more satisfactory service than Jewel." Into this time-keeper has gone all our tropical experience pained in 16 years. Every part of our watch movements is made from carefully selected material tested with micrometric preciskm passed only when found technically and scientifically correct and fitted157 words
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1026 1924-02-23 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23. LABOUR AND ITS PROBLEMS. To have the pacifist Labour Ministry building warships to avoid creating more unemployment, is surely matter for the K'oils to lauch over. It illustrates one way at least in which the responsibiMUh of office may make better men of the1,026 words
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Article36 1924-02-23 8 A Chinese named, Sim Koon Heng was arrested yesterday in North Bridge Road by a detective for the theft from a bullock cart, in Victoria Street, of a case of pi, the property of Raffles Hotel.36 words
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Article25 1924-02-23 8 The Malacca Oversea Chinese Rubber Dealers' Association and the Chinese Social Club, Penang, have been reg:stered. The Straits Settlements (Penang) Association is exempted from registration.25 words
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Article39 1924-02-23 8 It is vouched for by many people that v python, 9 feet in length, was found in High Street, a couple of days ago. Also that the snake bit a boy, and was eventually killed by a police inspector.39 words
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Article33 1924-02-23 8 A picture in one of the daily illustrated papers shows us an artist at work on a statue for the Empire Exhibition at Wembley of Sir Laurence Guillemard, Governor of the Straits Settlements.33 words
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Article37 1924-02-23 8 An owcer of the Monopolies department arrested the tally clerk of the steamer Van Overstraten on her arrival from China yesterday, a large amount of non-Government chandu being found in the clerk's cabin hidden behind the panelling.37 words
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Article43 1924-02-23 8 The Japanese Consul-Genera! has .sent us a special illustrated edition of the Japan Times, issued in order that its friends might have an ooportunity of extending their warmest congratulations to the Japanese nation on the occasion of the Imperial wedding, on January 2fi.43 words
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Article13 1924-02-23 8 The next Assize Court for Singapore will bo held on Tuesday, March 11.13 words
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Article13 1924-02-23 8 Rules under the Post Office Savings Bank are published in the Government Gazette.13 words
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Article15 1924-02-23 8 A meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices, Singapore, is fixed for Thursday, March 20.15 words
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Article30 1924-02-23 8 A case is fixed for hearing to-day before Mr. I. A. F. David, hi wh eh a Sikh. Bhagser Singh, is charged with w If ul perjury in judicial proceedings.30 words
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Article27 1924-02-23 8 The tender of Messrs. R. To«BC and Co. for a new road from the I'ost Office i) Mon Scjour, Government Hill, Penang, for $G2,CGO has been accepted.27 words
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Article29 1924-02-23 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for (ndia and Ceylon to-<iay is Rs. 163-$lOO. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. IGB=SIOO.29 words
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Article27 1924-02-23 8 The Mercantile Bank of India, Limited opened a branch in Sourabaya on the ISth inst., with Mr. F. W. Harris, formerly acting manager at Penang, in charge.27 words
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Article22 1924-02-23 8 Opium, liquors and tobacco revenue for the last quarter of 1!»2H was *:{,580,73f), 1811,766, and $666,628, respectively against $-1,031,782, $726,730 and 1618,684.22 words
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Article26 1924-02-23 8 The King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance in respect of the ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1":; (Malacca Agricultural Medical Assessment).26 words
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Article28 1924-02-23 8 There will be no monthly meeting on February 25 for members and friends of the Young Women's Christian Association because of the Jumble Sale on Thursday, February 2S.28 words
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Article26 1924-02-23 8 At Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board it was decided that propaganda regarding tuberiUiOSM should be issued just as propaganda regarding malaria is issued.26 words
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Article34 1924-02-23 8 An old Chinese woman was carrying jii infant in Wallie-h Street this morning when Wong Ah Joo snatched a bangle .iff the child's arm. He then ran away but was arrested by a detective.34 words
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Article35 1924-02-23 8 This morning Mr. Nicol held his .nquiry into the circumstances attending the death of M. de Haa's boy," who was found lifeless in the servants' quarters. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.35 words
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Article42 1924-02-23 8 Major 11. F. Waters, Executive Engineer, P.W.D.. Kinta, attende>d his last meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board on Wednesday prior to eoin«r on home leave at an eariy date. The Board passed an unanimous vote of thanks to him for his services.42 words
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Article47 1924-02-23 8 The Siam Observer understands that the kiln employed for drying copra at the Raja Hitam Coconut Estate took fire about the end of last month and was burst out with the copra in t. The kiln and the copra were insured, so that the loss is covered.47 words
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Article44 1924-02-23 8 The next meeting of the Executive Committee of the Singapore Social Service Society will be held at 5.16 p.m. on Monday in the Library of the V.M.C.A. Business To hear the Bishop of Singapore's proposals, to consider plans for prevention of V.D., and general.44 words
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Article50 1924-02-23 8 Lee Heng Bah entered 23, North Canal Road, early this morning, and as he was comine out he was seen by a detective who arrested him. He had not managed to obtain any booty and is to be charged before Mr. Venables to-day with housebreaking with intent to commit theft.50 words
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Article42 1924-02-23 8 The Perak Motor Union has unanimously rejected the solution of the glarng headlights problem propounded by the Seiangor Automobile Association as inadequate and inconclusive and recomnicnds that a joint committee should go into the matter before Government is asked to take action.42 words
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Article72 1924-02-23 8 .Mr. M. H. Brown, of Singapore, has arrived in Penang in his five-ton motor vessel, Thornycroft 11. Mr. Brown is on a pleasure cruise and is also acting as master of the vessel. He has only one man to assist him. The Thornycroft II which is a 36 hp. vessel,72 words
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Article72 1924-02-23 8 On Wednesday afternoon a telegram was received in the Malay Mail office from Mr. Ashley Gibson, dated from Batavia on l-cbruary 20, to the effect that Be had met with a railway accident which had necessitated his be-ins taken to hospital rut that he would be able to continue his72 words
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Article73 1924-02-23 8 At the last meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board it was disclosed that the Government Town Planner has done iiothng so, tar for Ipoh, say the Times of Malayu. Appaianlly nothing can be done "until a branch office is opened 'in Ipoh." In this we see visions of a large73 words
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Article72 1924-02-23 8 The Blue Funnel steamer Demodocus, reported from Shanghai to have run ashore abreast of the Blockhouse Buoy on the 11th inst., has reached Shanghai safely. Messrs. Butterfield and Swire informed the China Mail on the Utk inst., that they had received a telegram stating that the Demodocus got away on72 words
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Article67 1924-02-23 8 The appeal court fitting in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Justice Sprouie. nr-esiding with Mr. Justice Whitley and Mr. Just;ce Watson, dismissed on Thursdnv, the appeal of Trasan, an estate coolie, who was sentenced to death recently for the murder of a coolie woman. Gabriel, another Tamil, who was sentenced to seven67 words
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Article374 1924-02-23 8 A daughter has been born to Lady Louis Mountbatten. Mr. R. -V Harvey is to be a Commissioner of the Peace tor Tenant,'. Mr. L. Gordon Cranna, general secretary for Malaya of the V.M.C.A., has tfonc to Sydney on a health trip. Mr. C. G. E. Baughan,374 words
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Article110 1924-02-23 8 More than 360 thousand million gallons of oil, worth £300,000,000, arc believed by experts to be lying in the newly discovered oil shale beds in West Somerset. Ihe beds are said to be larger and richer than the famous Green River beds in Colorado and110 words
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Article119 1924-02-23 8 The report of Melville Development Syndicate, Ltd., for the year ended December SI, IMS, shews that the net profit was $23,774.74 add balance brought forward from 1922 $11,389.37 less interim dividend of 5 per cent, paid on October 13, 1923, $9,000 leaving a balance of $26,164; which the119 words
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Article213 1924-02-23 8 According to astronomer*, the only work of man's hands which would M visible to the human eye from the moon is the Great Wall of China, writes Mr. H. J. Shepstone, F.R.G.S., in Great Thoughts. Some idea of the size of this stupendous construction may213 words
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Advertisement358 1924-02-23 8 R iimiiiuiinuiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiniuiniiiiiimiini John Little Co., Ltd. j HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGBMTI FOR HEDGES BIiTLEB, LTD. B> Appointment Head Off.ii- LONDON. Estd. A.D. 1667. Wine Herckaate to lI. M. King (ieorge V. and H.R.H. T!ie Prince of Wales CAM SUPPLY TIIK FOLLOWING SELECTED WINES WHISKY. CHAMPAGNE. Per do*. Duty Tor Hoz.358 words
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Advertisement139 1924-02-23 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp SMILING BILLY MASON in IT MIGHT HAPPEN TO YOU in 5 Reels. FLORENCE DIXON in THE SUPREME PASSION in 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOM MOORE in HEART EASE in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD..139 words
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Advertisement71 1924-02-23 8 On Other Pages, Pace. Relations with the Amir 'J A Buried City of the Sea n Keutcr Telegrams !> ili.MKr.iptc> Court !> I ons.rvation of Fish New Law !l Worlds Oil Fuel Supply America and Rubber V J Superintendent Dunne Retina I To-day's Share Market '.I Sporting Intelligence .10 Correspondence71 words
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Article228 1924-02-23 9 Sharp Fijfht with an Akali Force. [Reiter Telegram.] London, February 22. Delhi It is reported that fourteen Akalis were killed and a number wounded in an affray in Nabha state between troops and a force of armed Akali fanatics, who raided the state. It is rumoured that aReuter - 228 words
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Article115 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. The result of last night's division in the House of Commons, which is the first critical division since the Labourites came into office, was greeted by cries of Saved by Tories," Baldwin the Socialist," and The New Coalition." A huge muster ofReuter - 115 words
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Article105 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. In a presidential address to the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom, Sir Alan Anderson said -depression continued, but he thought it had touched the bottom of bad freights. There was still a redundant fleet of. vessels in all countries, but laidReuter - 105 words
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Article66 1924-02-23 9 [Recter Telegram.] London, February 23. Luxor Representatives of the. Egyptian Government took over Tutankhamen v tomb yesterday. The locks affixed by Mr. Howard Carter were sawn off and the interior was insptcted. Measures to prevent damage to the contents were taken, after which new locks were affixed andReuter - 66 words
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Article60 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. The birth rate in 1023 in England and Wales was 19.7 per 1,000, the lowest recorded except in the war years li» 17 to I!H'J, but this s compensated by the fact that the death rate was 11.6 and infant mortality CReuter - 60 words
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Article47 1924-02-23 9 [Reiter Telegram] London, February It, Systematic short time will be resume.! .n the American section of the cotton tiade as a result of the vote of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners yielding the Meeeearj M i«-i rent, majority n favour of 2'- li'in week.Reuter - 47 words
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Article138 1924-02-23 9 Discontent at Provincial Ports. [Reuteb Telegram.] London, February 22. The dockers' conference after further long sittings decided to recommend acceptance of the terms, and adjourned until Monday, the delegates meanwhile proceeding to their districts to submit the whole position to ihe men. They will return with a mandateReuter - 138 words
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Article62 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. The French franc has recovered to 100.50 and the Belgian to 113' i. London, February 22. Paris The New York Herald Paris edition understands that the second committee of experts, of which Mr. McKenn.i is chairman, unanimously estimates the amount of German capitalReuter - 62 words
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Article60 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. Washington Mr. Daugherty electrified his foes in the Senate to-day by calmly appearing among them during the ceremony in honour of George Washington's birthday. Mr. Daugherty explained that his attendance was in accordance with a long standing promise to one of theirReuter - 60 words
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Article27 1924-02-23 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 22. Washington Fifty-seven Americans receive approximately a million dollars under the first group awards arising from the sinking of the Lusitania.Reuter - 27 words
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Article26 1924-02-23 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, February 22. The Clyde crushed sugar market to-day advanced prices of all classes of sugar by 3d. to 6d. a cwt.Reuter - 26 words
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Article114 1924-02-23 9 Lyall and Evatt's Report. Singapore, February 2'-). Tin.— £272 down 67s. M. Rubber. Is. l%d.— up Vsd. Rubbers. New Craigicleas 49-51, I.unas 7.2.i-7.50, New Scudais 1.05-1.15, Kedahs 1.95-2.05, Mandai Tekomrs ;!4-36, Bukit Jelotongs 49-52, Mentakabs 20-22, Ulu Benuts HM-88H, Ayer Panas 5.05-5.25, Tapahs 9.90-10.10. Mining.— Petalings 1.16-1.18,114 words
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Article168 1924-02-23 9 (L. K. Macphail.) Singapore, February 23. Rubber.— ls. Hid. Tin. -1272 Is. Rubber.— Bukit Jelotongs i-> to f>o, Colinsburgh.; B."> to !»0. Glenealys 1.20 to 1.30, Bassett* I to 1.05, Sungei TukangF 24 to 2'l. Bids wanted for Haytors, Sandycrofts and Malakoffs. Tin.— Taipings 1.27'j168 words
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Article457 1924-02-23 9 Landlord's Dispute with Official Assignee. An application was made in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Acton, by Messrs. Sarkies Brothers, the landlords of property in Bras Basah Road, formerly occupied by Koh Hoon Teck, for preferential payment of three months' rent before the Official Assignee divided457 words
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Article358 1924-02-23 9 New Legislation for Straits Settlements. Following are the objects and reasons appended to the draft of a bill about U> be introduced into the Legislative Council of the Colony The principal object of this bill, drafted at the request of the Director of Fisheries, is to provide358 words
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Article134 1924-02-23 9 An epidemic of petty pilfering has broken out in Hongkong, particularly in the European residential areas of Happy Valley and Kowloon. Boarding houses and blocks of flats which possess a general entrance hall are the most favoured victims. The thieves simply walk into open halls and134 words
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Article33 1924-02-23 9 At a meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Insttute the following we're elected Fellows BHtish Malaya, K. Browne (Seremban), M. Sharpe Smith (Selangor), A. Denny (Selangor nnd China, Rniwl Mellows (Shanghai).33 words
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Article894 1924-02-23 9 Need for Conserving EmpiresResources. At the annual meeting of the Mining and Geological Institute of India held at Calcutta on February 8 Dr. E. H. Pesere, President, in the course of his speech, said The well-being and efficiency of our Great Empire depend upon free inter-communication894 words
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Article95 1924-02-23 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Xichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, February 21. At a meeting of the Privy Council Viscount Kaneko condemned the Government for deferring the work of reconstruction and ignoring the obsession of citizens. Officers and irien of the Army who are now on the reserve on95 words
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Article39 1924-02-23 9 Judge Lobingier of the United States Court for Ch'na is to be succeeded shortly hy Judge Milton Purdy. Judge Lobingier has been in the Far East 20 years. Before being appointed ta China. M ifiw n judg« in Mamln,39 words
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Article971 1924-02-23 9 Reminiscences of Straits Police Force. Among those who are leaving homeward bound by the P. and O. steamer Morea on the 28th instant is Superintendent J. J. Dunne, who is retiring after a lonK and meritorious service of over •£l yean in the Straits Settlements Police Force, Mr.971 words
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Article114 1924-02-23 9 Workmen repairing the statuary on the fountain in the Winter Garden of the Savoy Hotel, London, have d'scovered a ring of unusual workmanship and design deep down in the mouth of one of the alabaster snakes which are twined round the base of the fountain. "We have no idea how114 words
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Article62 1924-02-23 9 The wedding of Mr. John H. Brister, manager of the Hongkong branch of the Texas Company, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Blister, of Manchester, and M'»s Mimi Churchward, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L Churchward, of Sydney, New South Wales, has taken place at the Peak Church.62 words
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Article683 1924-02-23 9 Mr. Hotchkiss and Restriction Policy. The following are the remarks of Mr. II. Stuart Hotchkiss at the arnual meeting of the Rubber Association of Amerii-.i (Inc.) held in New York on January 7, I!t2l. As is well known among Uritisli Rubber interests, Mr. Hotohkiss is the rresidcnt683 words
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Article246 1924-02-23 9 Settlement of Dock Strike Brings Confidence. Messrs. Guthric and Co. report Singapore, February 22. The market during the past week h.ibeen very dull and values have had a drooping tendonoy. The MtUament of the dock strike has, however, induced a more confident tone and prices have recovered246 words
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Article245 1924-02-23 10 Jurcito and Peik> .Ml is in readinesi for lo-niKht's boxim ai the Malaya Boxing Stadium, and present imfeatioM aw that i; will be a n i ri-_r. The Stadium, now being opened for tine, il next to the tramway sialii n. largo crowd is expected, for tlic chief245 words
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Article256 1924-02-23 10 Btmtiey Wins at S.C.C. The lii al of A da.s in the S.C.C. billiard tournament was played yesterday between J. Bentley and V. P. F. i The latter, a newcomer, owed 50 n i natch of 260, while Bontley, who U r.ne of the veterans, reeeivea 40. Walsh, who256 words
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Article18 1924-02-23 10 ing f those interested in S.C.C. soccer will be held n the lounge on Monday at CM.18 words
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Article68 1924-02-23 10 The following will represent the Old tion against the St. Joseph's Old Boys' Association at hockey, -m Monday, on the Raffles ground G. Armstrong C. and M. Ismail F. B. Oehlers, V C. Wester hmt and G. Towers; R. C. Oehlers. K. E. de Boon, H. G. Stack (capt68 words
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Article61 1924-02-23 10 The Singapore Ladies Ride Association February Spoon Competition took place Selctur on February 21 and resulted as Yds. Yds. Yds. Netl Total 300 100 Score H'cap. er U 27 7<! 102.56 Mrs. H. 11. Wilson 20 21 2:. M W2.06 M,s. Denny II 27 7;J 101.40 ston SI 761 words
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Article343 1924-02-23 10 Handicaps for To-day. The following are the handicaps for to-day.- racing at Kuala Lumpur I'erak SU race for ex-Griffin D Iston B Five furlongs Lady Wallae 10.6, Black Cat 10.5, Beau Tigabbu H.l.i, Kockport 8.9, Kleita 8.6, Carnarvon 8.(5, Minuette 8.2, „K>. l'ravers' Stakes. A race for ex-Griffin343 words
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Article33 1924-02-23 10 The follswjagj cards were returned in the 1.. -idie-' monthly medul competition at the Garrison Golf Club Mrs. Julius One down Mr I). Phillip Two down Mrs. E, J. Mason Three down33 words
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Article578 1924-02-23 10 Report on a Successful Year. The following is from the report of the- Singapore Swimming Club, the annual ii-i .'ting of which will be held on Sunday. March 2 The working account for the year under January U, shows a deficit of $2,404.26. This is entirely due to578 words
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Article163 1924-02-23 10 Results of February 13 Cup replay. Newcastle 5, Derby 3. League First Division.— Sunderland 2, Aston Villa 0 Manchester' City 1, Notts Forest 3. Second Division.— Bristol City 0, Port Vale 0. Scottish League. Kilniarnock 1, Morton 3 Hearts 4, Airdrieonians 2 Aber T deen 2, Third Lanark163 words
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Article24 1924-02-23 10 Messrs. William Gossage and Sons, Ltd., as agents for Messrs. Blyth and Platt, Ltd., Cobra polishing speoiiilists, send us their wall calendar for 1924.24 words
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Letter245 1924-02-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sis, We consider it but fair to the Police that a Commission should be apjiointid by Government to enquire into the alleged corruption and to suggest measures for checking it if any exists. While prosecuting at the last assizes an able245 words
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Letter315 1924-02-23 10 To the Editor of thu Straits Times. Sir, The public and those interested in the rubber industr> are certainly very thankful to th^ Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock for having brought up the question of lubber smuggling at the last Council meeting a question, and matter which ought315 words
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Letter352 1924-02-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The suggestion that a vacation of two weeks be given for Christmas and New Year, is impracticable as I am absolutely certain that every school-pupil needs a long rest say at least threv weeks after confining himself or herself352 words
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Letter392 1924-02-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Tnmes. Sir, May I, as a man, express my very hearty agreement with what appeared in your yesterday's issue from A Woman. One of the greatest difficulties of the i present V.D. trouble is that the world persists in looking upon the392 words
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Article273 1924-02-23 10 In addition to a selection of new le- 1 lien the undernoted work:- have boen rdded to Raffles Library ami will be available for issue to-day, at 9 a.m. Ackermann,. A. S. E. Popular Fallacies explained and correctej. Adcock, A. St. J. For Remembrance (Soldier poets who fell273 words
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Article57 1924-02-23 10 Shamshul Donar and Europe Sani, a new play, was staged by the Star Opera Co., last night to a good house. Mr. Khairudin appeared as Eusope Sani and Miss Tijah as Shi-nishul. Mohd. Noor as Inchok Abu Apok Apok, the fisherman, kept the audience highly amused throughout the57 words
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Article29 1924-02-23 10 I Programme of Drills up to and for February 24, 1924. Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, the range will be allotted during the week.29 words
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27 1924-02-23 10 Orders for week ending March 2, 1924 Monday, February 25. Individual Troops Parade. Wednesday, February 27. Band Practice. Headquarters, 5.15.27 words
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Article139 1924-02-23 10 Mr. A. Plovey, an electrician at the Makasan Ka-lway Workshops, was killed on the 9th inst., in a motor lorry accident at Makasan, says the Bangkok Times. He was proceeding with some electric fittings to a railway bungalow when the motor lorry got out of control and crashed into a139 words
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Article2273 1924-02-23 10 Twenty-one Days' Leave— I. (Contributed.) It has prooably occurred <.v most residents oi Singapore to fee I run down in hralih, and 10 louk about fur some piai'e ta recuperate and nM not u><> far away, nor too costly, to spend a short holiday. This happened to me. 1 considered2,273 words
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Article96 1924-02-23 10 Porcelain, glassware and curio dealers in Tokio are almost ready to (rive up their business in despair. Karthi|uakcs are occurring so frequently that they arc unable to hear the loaan incurred, Jor each tremor causes extensive breakage of their fragile storks. In an ntnrview, one dealer said that, following the96 words
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Article1385 1924-02-23 11 Interesting Lecture by .Major Eaton. At the Perak Club, Taiping, on Satu.-; day, Major J. baton, (»b.K.. deliver-] id most interesting lecture on the manufacture ami new u-e of rubber to a gathering of member* of the ISP. ami others, reports Ihe Times of -Malaya. Mr.1,385 words
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Article396 1924-02-23 11 Remarkable Picture of Great Sahara. Crossing the Great Sahara, the new travel film which was shown for the fust time at the Palace Theatre, London, the other night, is a fasc'nating record I <f a fascinating journey. It describes in detail a journey from one end396 words
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Article306 1924-02-23 11 Famous "Pitch Lake" at The Empire Exhibition. The Pitch Lake at La Brca, on the romantic island of Trinidad, is one of the (route! of the world, and Trinidariinns an now at work on a model reproduction ot it, ard the neighbourhood in which it llM, that306 words
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Advertisement70 1924-02-23 11 NEW "His Master's Voice" Records for FEBRUARY JUST RECEIVED MAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. Raffles Place, Singapore ♦■♦-»♦♦♦♦>-»♦♦♦♦♦ »»»«_».»♦-»♦»♦»»»>»»»»»«» ♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦■♦-♦-»< "(&NCHER CROSS** THE ALL-BRITISH TYRES BY ALL STOCKISTS. „T)UTsUBUTIN6 AilNTi i William Jacks Sc Co., SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. in 1 ASTON MOTORS D. C. A. C.70 words
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Advertisement271 1924-02-23 11 RAFFLES HOTEL ephon MM Unm) T.W,,»on. MM CM Unas) MONDAT.-T.a D—t Tfc. in«st BaHroom in «h. East. TUKSDAY.-D.nn.r .nd Dane WEDNESDAY.— Orchcftral Concsrt. lUt'RSDAY.— Gscst Mlht, Ulnn.r sad GRILL open till 11 p.m. Dime. FRIDAY.— Tea DanaanL TO-NIGHT SATURDAY.— Gnsat Nltkt, Dluw sad GUEST NIGHT IS 0 caBIiA DINNER DANCE271 words
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Article542 1924-02-23 12 Sexagesima Sunday, February 24. [Under tbit heading we publish each week Lrief details of the serrie*s to be nt those Singapore Churches whose supply us with the necessary inforiiia'.i. n. fo ensure insertion, these notices must reach ui by Frid»y afternoon.] St. \ndreu-- .(h.dral. -7 a.m. Holy Com-542 words
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Article213 1924-02-23 12 Sequel to Sinking of Sailing Vessel. After a protracted trial at Rangoon before Mr. Justice Young and a mixed jury, Basvia, owner of the sailing ship hyagandbi, was sentenced on Feb- ruary'9'to six years' rigorous imprison- 1 iiicnt, while Sabapathi Pillay, the master, and Tl.amba Kaju, mate of213 words
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Article136 1924-02-23 12 rate effort to supply food to' the i, I in ihr LonfshiiK Linlitotf I.aml's End wu made during .i rni-iit wiik end. The relief was six wrnfrf ovarian owing to stormy waatfcarl Mid \.<u\\ mm making it impossible for, ihem i" be re;whcd and it was feared136 words
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Advertisement255 1924-02-23 12 9 NO SCIENTIFIC INVENTION HAS EVER RECEIVED SO INSTANT A RESPONSE FROM THE PUBLIC AS HAS BROADCASTING AND ITS UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INTEREST TO ITS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. jtirMW^^ Vote for xg? Broadcasting for Malaya IF you believe that the Hon'ble Mr. W. George Maxwell C.M.G. Chief Secretary to Government255 words
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Advertisement447 1924-02-23 12 Ny Carlsberg Beer SOLE UWIMUUI THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE WATCH 'fc^wdy ANI) MAKERS <B&t||j& JEWELLERS. To H.M. The King of Siam. Societe Anonyme Beige. Locally known as the S.A.B. BANGKOK (siam) WATCHES, CLOCKS JEWELLERY, FANCY GOODS PRECIOUS STONES GOLD AND SILVERWARE (SIAMESE AND EUROPEAN) REPAIR447 words
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Advertisement211 1924-02-23 13 E fBl Ji. £3e Wires :md Cables manufactured by THE St. HELENS CABLE AND RUBBER CO., LTD., may be buried in plaster without fear of injury. For electrical installations where good appearance is desired, unsightly cleat wiring is therefore no longer necessary, and the cost is little more than for211 words
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Advertisement454 1924-02-23 13 NOTICE i; hereby given thai th. above Trad. Mark i. t>, Trad. Mark of THE DIJNLOI 1 RUBBRK COMPANY (STRAITS SRTTLKUKNTB) LIMITED, a Company ineoKporaled ia Blncapor. and i-- uaeJ by ili.'in in respect of Cyctea, Motor Cyel and Cyel. Accessories imported l>y tham i tie Strait. BettlemenU, Malay P.ninuiu454 words
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Advertisement234 1924-02-23 13 THEY COST YOU NO MORE £NgO\ FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED ORDS tost you no im.ro r>-C2A\ to begin with and they ;irc more economical in tho tJCffiM end l)ccauso THEIK LOXCKK \ULKA(.E KKDUCES BrflP THK (OST I>EK MILK L'^^lfi The special processes Firestone eaqrieyg —^uni dipping, H' y^s curinjf on expanded234 words
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Advertisement1995 1924-02-23 14 ■■■B«-.^ 3g «M««MaranaMamM«aM««««m«lßM^ AihU aver $5,000,000 S.C Ajsarnnce I* force «vtr 917,w0t,8tt. j The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. S(laeor»orat«d la ItralU lettlcatsata.} !UU OtfflOall WJaeaesUi Hoaae, Singapore. ftOADOM OFFICI i U. Ola Jeer,, aMJ, The Company ha* (20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with1,995 words
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Advertisement399 1924-02-23 14 •m w TV FOR BEAUTIFUL JLI U A* GARMENTS fj Children grow so quickly l«f that extra care is needed I [V*\ in cleansing their dainty aptf\^p\ parel. So a mother's forej|s** Jt#v thought is extended to the /i7^\ xm^^ washing as well as the buy%oL^y\\ ing of their clothes.399 words
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Article494 1924-02-23 15 Vast Caves in the Heart of The Earth. Picture to yourself caverns in whose vast blackness St. rtwTi and Westminster Abbey could b? .so hidden away that powerful searchlights would be needed to find them nu'iin, ;ind thos-e nil the work of human hunds, toiling through the long494 words
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Article419 1924-02-23 15 Premier with no Official Experience. When Mr. Ramsay MacDonald receives the King's Commission this week, h« will be the first Prime Minister since the office became part of our system two hundred years ago to reach that position without any previous experience of administration, says the419 words
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Article108 1924-02-23 15 In tht Kind's Bench Division of the High C.jurt of Justice, a house possession casu was heard. A West London property company alleged that a bookmaker occupant went under the names of H. Ford, William Ernest Irving, W. Grant, G. Scott, Stanley Graham and Company, the108 words
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Advertisement216 1924-02-23 15 New Prices; 1-Ton Truck Chassis Standard Uody for above 'idjsffr.J* complete with drivers cab rul $355 Touring Car Chassis EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED. Wearne Brothers, Ltd. Orchard Road, Singapore. r- Chevrolet Cars Self atarter, dynamo, Magneto ignition, horn, ■peedometer, detachable rims, doable folding windscreen and one-man hood. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY $1,600 CENTRAL216 words
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Advertisement440 1924-02-23 15 The fine mechanical penormance of tne uOOJ) MAXWELL has made a d»cp impression in Europe. Its beau!y r.rtd comfort have served to intensify the esteem in which it is held. TZ/e Good MAXWELL UOODVEAU.Cord Tyrei disc stcvl wheel* demountable at rim and at llul>, Drum type lamps, Alcmitc lubrication, Motor440 words
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Advertisement299 1924-02-23 16 HISS L. V. G. CAMERON j 2nd floor. Maynard's I'.uilding. The Latest Vcdical Electrical Treatment. Permanent Cure for Kheumatism, Neuritis, Bxceseire !S!o<>d I'rcssnre. and all Nerwms diaeaaee. Will completely build up the Nervous System. Ceaftraeted Mnaelea ReianA Obesity succtss'ullv reduced. SPECIAL TREATMENT FOB ALL BCALP TROUBI ;:s. Dandruff ;i :i299 words
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Advertisement674 1924-02-23 16 PARISIAN HOUSE GROSVENOR 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 MOULDY ROT Treatment ns advocated by the Dept. of Agriculture, F.M.S. No. 1 METHOD. 20 per cent. Solution674 words
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Advertisement892 1924-02-23 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS J The PREPAID charges for Wanta, For Sale, To Let. etc, la ordinary close let type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 ets., 3v« ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13. ten ins.892 words
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Advertisement949 1924-02-23 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, bungalow 112, River Vulley Road. Apply M. H. Saasoon, 5-1, Malacca Street. FIT.NISHED HOUSE to let. 28-5. Stevens Road. Gas and water, garage. 325, S. Times. TO LET, Paulaborg, 10, Gilstead Road, Immediate entry. Apply B. 0., Straits Times. TO LET, furnished flat. Gas, telephone,949 words
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Advertisement250 1924-02-23 16 FOR BEAUTY AND STYLE IN EYEWEAR ONSri.T JOHN DUKE K.H.0.A., F.S.M.( late of Old Bn>ad Street. London. 12, BATIEKY KOAD, SIM; AI'ORE. 1 GENUINE Marseilles Roofing Tiles REGULAR STOCKS CARRIED BY Etahllssements BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in China) SINGAPORE Established 1872. Patronised by Royalty. SMOKERS' REQUISITES A WELCOME GIFT IN Gold250 words
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Advertisement219 1924-02-23 16 MARLHOROI'GH'S SELF-T.U (iHT SERIES of European and Oriental Languages Seif-Taughts Self -Taught* \n\\\c SI.NO Itnlian lUt liurme..- UM Japanese SI. HO Chines.- «T0 Latin JUJ Danish Jl>o Malay 51.50 Hutch SI.SO Norwegian M.Mt Egyptian SI.KO lVrnian IIJM Krewh J1.20 Kusxian SI.XO Creek SI.SO SpaniKh .>!-'" (.ujarati 552.00 Swedish MJal llindu^t»ni219 words
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Miscellaneous313 1924-02-23 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPnONHS. Editorial and General W Manager's Office HIT All communications relating to editorial matters and newa should be addressed to THK EDITOR. All communications r«latin;; to business matters advertisements subscription!!, accounts, printing, ate., should be addressed to THE MANAGER. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. STRAITS TIMES (Daily313 words
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