The Straits Times, 20 May 1924
1924-05-20
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Advertisement299 1924-05-20 1 Sensed rt 'rar: |^A.B.W; [ABW (T5wT JA^W^] j |A.BWjj JA.BWjj [A.aW.[| [A.B.W.]| |A.B.W|j |A.B.Wj R|j W 4P ORNEO Co. Ltd., B£r ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS. [i 1 brTcks. I FOR ALL CLASSES OF BUILDING ENGINEERING WORK. FIREBRICKS fit FIRECLAY. I lI %EARTHENWARE DRAIN PIPES^fe v%^ FOR SUB SOIL ANTI-MALARIAL WORK .A^ B299 words
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Advertisement270 1924-05-20 1 GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY Fast Colours This most reliable cambric is absolutely THE material for morning dresses, childrcns dresses and a1"a 1 washing garments. Made of Egyptian yarn it is guaranteed to the effect that if the colour fades either through washing or exposure we will replace the material unconditionally free of270 words
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Advertisement304 1924-05-20 2 Made to Wear The amount of 14 lit. gold used on a Krementz collar button is greater than that used on any other collar button. This liberal quantity cf 14 kt. gold is especially hardened by an exclusive process used in making Krementz collar bottoftt. So hard does it become304 words
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Advertisement254 1924-05-20 2 I I I Cuikura Talcum Soothes And Cools After a warm batb with Cuticvrp Soap there is nothing more refreshing for baby's tender skin than Cu'.icum Talcum. If his skin is red, rough or irritafd, anoint with Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. They are ideal for ell toilet uses.254 words
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Advertisement312 1924-05-20 2 y *k> Tf\ juiztlc /^^^f\ J^liss Kurlo makes her S Jh^>^^3^^ cow. LITTLE Miss Kurlo introduces you IER to the solution of your washing irr^i,-\. X"V"V«-W difficulties. There isn't a single V^C<^' i housewife who l-.as net dreaded washing Q"^o, AoJsi^-— -^^rS*^) Sr wnw valued garmrnt. Unless Kurlo •Cj'TffV'* V^V'S^O312 words
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Advertisement247 1924-05-20 3 Certain-teed EXTRA QUALITY ROOFING S~SS TTTE HOOF THAT MEETS S?»jjfP ALL CONDITIONS— jp??P?*r CERTAIN-TEED [ptr,,.. .j^ Sparks, Smoke, Gases, Acids, I^-"'^^ Fumes, Tropical Sun, Seasonal Rains do not affect Certainteed Roofing. Our Construction department maintains a staff of export roof layers. They are always at your service. Let us quote247 words
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Advertisement326 1924-05-20 3 A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY My health is my greatest asset and the snstainment of good health almost entirely depends upon functional regularity. Therefore it is wise to always keep at hand a mild laxative and liver regular such as Pinkettes for u-o, when necessary, to prevent constipation, dispel bilious attacks326 words
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Advertisement429 1924-05-20 3 i McCreadies j j WHISKY I A WHISKY of Good Quality •£*»*<* RETAIL PRICE $30 (Duty Extra) s PATERSON, SIMONS Co., \XL B 8 KEMPAS, LIMITED NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of 10 per cent, payable on June 2, 1924, to all Shareholders429 words
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Advertisement551 1924-05-20 3 STEAMER gamuts MORSDEUTSCHEB ULOT9 AND MIBURI-AIERIKA LIRE (Companies Incorporated Im Germany) The aaderaoted are Compaalei' liteaded tztaree. OUTWARD Par Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Dae Singapore HOLSTEIN I N.D.1.. I In port KRMI.ANI) (H.A.L.) June 3 HOMKWABD Par Battaraaa, Haabarg and Bremen. Dae Singapore HAVELLAND (H.A.1..) SAARLAND (H.A.L.) June 11 Loadi551 words
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Advertisement834 1924-05-20 4 PT&~O.-British India Apcar Line TCompaaief lao»r»«rat.| It Baglaad) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B. N. CO. Vader Contract with His Majesty's Goverameai .LONDON-FAR BASTERN BBBTICB OUTWARDS FROM LONI>ON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Teannf j Da* B>0*« Taaaage leave B>ere MOREA834 words
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Advertisement713 1924-05-20 4 STEfIBEE SAIUIII THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporated la Eaglaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, IMSTKDAM. BOTTHRDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBUBS AKD BREMEN. CKNOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVKB, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking rarge ea threagh713 words
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Advertisement622 1924-05-20 4 STEAMER S«ILW63 KOJURKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVI4) (Incorporated in Holland.) TJIfDBB CONTBACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA QOYBRNMVNT. Telephoao Nee, Paaaage D«pt. ISI, Freight Dept, 1502. Marino Deal, and Transklpmeal Dept. 1417. Manager. Dent. IK>J. COEN— May 21, Muntok and Palcmbantr. BROI'WER— May 21, Tongkal. Moeara-Saba rnrt622 words
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Advertisement408 1924-05-20 5 STEAMER SAILWIS COMBINED SERVIC* OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fortnightly Service taHng cargo and Passenger, from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOUBABAIA NORTH-WEST AUSTRVLIA PORTS AND KBF.MANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailing*. CHARON M»» MINDEROO GORGON GASCOYNE J" 1 8 Excellent408 words
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Advertisement315 1924-05-20 5 STEAMER SfllLlNfiS STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATING U.S. 60VERNMENT SHIPS SINGAPORB TO LOS ANGBLBB AMD SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. v. WEST MONTOP June to discharge and load A STEAMER July and aubequent steamers approximately 80 days apart. Taking cargo to all Overland points in United States and Canada. For rates a»d further particulars315 words
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Advertisement650 1924-05-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR LINE ROUND SHE WORLD PAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FROM BINGAPOM AND PKNANG TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK VIA PORT SAID ALEXANDRIA NAPLES GENOA AND MARSEILLES. Arrives. Sail*. b.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 May 23 4.5. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 June 6 c. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN Jane650 words
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Advertisement641 1924-05-20 5 STEftMEB SaIUHGS ELLERM AN"~LINE ELI.RRMAN Jb BUCKNALL STBAMSIUP 00. LTDL (larnrporsted in F.;.f lrn.ll BTKAMER. Dae Rlngapore. PASSENGER SERVICE PASSIVE at ATM I A Clas* steamer Ist clasa SW, 2ivi class CM, Dock 422. tB Class Hteamor Ist riana £78. 2nd elaaa 00, Deck Can*. Cargo stoam'-m £56. FBEir.HT SERVICE641 words
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Advertisement586 1924-05-20 6 CWE.MS ALHAMBRA From Sunday, May 18 to Friday, May 23. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. uh»rp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOPICAL BUDGET THREE GOOD PALS British I r- .\>ws. A 2 Reel Comedy. UNDER TWO JAGS One Bad I'athe fomey B. P. BCBULUM PRESENTS CARL586 words
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Advertisement230 1924-05-20 6 gflgg&S Tuesday and Wedesday FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY EMPIRE CINEMA BENNY LEONARD The Lightweight Champion cf the World in The Evil Eye THE GREATEST SERIAL OF ALL TIMES First (lass .50 Third Class .15 Second Class J8 Fourth Class .10 Show Starts at 7 p.m. Sharp— All Seats at Half230 words
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Advertisement308 1924-05-20 6 DODGE CARS The new Dodge Car is better value than ever as in addition to the general efficiency so long associated with Dodge Cars, there are vast improvements in the bodywork, the hood is of an improved type, Cord tyres of a larger size are fitted all round, the upholstery308 words
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Article31 1924-05-20 7 k ike WkafT«a cr rxpected in arrive. Loeattoa :.i'i Wharf Ship Oodown Gate 20 1 II ;t IS 3 10 i. a 3U Benvannoch «d 4 41 431 words
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14 1924-05-20 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1:! o'clock limn May 20.14 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article98 1924-05-20 7 firg (> p.f 1i.284,150 1 par 10 px. pra tCKc'.ric T»iir.w.»;ft. 6 p.s. £350,000 56-68 S'por* Mur.'cipal i pj 1.815,000 oar 10 p.c. pn nf 1907 ?1,60^,000 U p.c. p»r S p^. prr )*port Hvriefpal Ah vs. of I'JU9 $1,00C,0U0 10 p.c. par 5 p.c. ptn S'por* .Municipal 498 words
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Advertisement255 1924-05-20 7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE NOTICE ii hanbf nivcn t!.. I ti.i tion urn! Lionsinp of Do Municipality of tlic Town i the jrear bcgiaalag Jbm I -n omlir.;: May SI, i:-5, will mhmmi en Uonday, Juti IK4, continued dally, Sunday? I :-.v.-.n tlj- hours of 9.^0 .in. ami 4 n.iii., Bittardayi 'J255 words
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Advertisement64 1924-05-20 7 Abrams* Motor Transport Go. PENANG LANE (CONNECTED WITH THE STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE.) New cars have been added to our present fleet. All arc assured of havin? cars in the very best order and condition. Contracts may be made for the day, week or month. LORRIES.— We undertake all forms of64 words
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Advertisement501 1924-05-20 7 Style, Comfort, Value, and more Coolness! f^S TN buying Aettex garments, you obV^y I tain not only {inequality underwear X aud shirts, but certainty of comfort on tn Ter 7 warmest days. f^Vv^S. *r-™ Acrtex garments feel fresh to the (~^UjB*£gk skin< they impart a delightful feeling freedom. The hundreds501 words
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Advertisement162 1924-05-20 7 ORIENTAL TE* AND BLBCTBIC CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in the DaiUd Kir.^uom.j NOTICE This la to notify that tl Publicity Cu. (.'lan. i'c:-.rce) havo lrern I Electric Co., 1.H.. who will onl •ipne<l on Iheir behnll i I i' I'.rrtpont, and all payments tisements must be made direct to I pan;.-.162 words
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Obituary26 1924-05-20 8 SHORTLAXD.— On May 20, 1924, at »he General Hospital, Singapore. Henry Charles Theodore Shortland, aged 29 years. Fbhter;il i.t Bidadari Cemetery at 5.30 p.m. to-day.26 words
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Article30 1924-05-20 8 The Funeral of the late Mr. Wone Chin Ten;; will take place on Ai.j 22. at 11 a.m. from 324, North Bridge Road, Singapore to Buona Vista Road Cemetery.30 words
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1056 1924-05-20 8 The fact that there should be separate attempts to achieve long distance flights by aviators of several countries nesd occasion no surprise. The war saw a tremendous development of the science, and on the conclusion of hostilities it was evident1,056 words
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Article56 1924-05-20 8 Sir Ronald Ross, who was guest of honour at a monthly luncheon on April I, at the Critciion Restaurant of the Overseas League, of which the King is patron, jrave an estimate of 2,000,000 deaths yearly from malaria. Sir Ronald said that he wanted to get the question if dealing56 words
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Article54 1924-05-20 8 Mr. May, Police Headquarters Assistant and Public Prosecutor, Mandalay, has filed a complaint before the senior Magistrate of Mandalay, against the Rev. '•'::thi'i- Laflfon for issuing books celling for donations towards the building fund of the Chinese Orphanage on February 26 and offering money prizes to winners in a lottery54 words
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Article18 1924-05-20 8 We acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Java Times, an English weekly published at Soerabaya every Monday.18 words
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Article21 1924-05-20 8 The P. and O. steamer Naldcra had what is described as a perfect voyage home, without a ripple on the water.21 words
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Article27 1924-05-20 8 A temporary post office is to be provi led Bt the AKri-Horticulturai Show in Kuala Lumpur in Jr'!./. i'ostal, telegrcr v ai-il I^i'none facili'.ks will be prori'Md.27 words
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Article31 1924-05-20 8 The rute of issue of Money Orders for tndia and Ceylon to-day is Rs. IC3 JlOO. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 16S $100.31 words
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Article33 1924-05-20 8 By kind permission of Lieut. Col. S. V Julius, the drums and flfes of the 2ne Battalion the Royal Sussex Regimen! will bead Retreat in the Botanic Garden: to-morrow, commencing at 5 p.m.33 words
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Article43 1924-05-20 8 The woman Teh Ah Choi, of Uppe Cross Street, who was prosecuted in th Third Court by Mr. Mallard for ree-eivi:); money in respect of a Chap Jee Ke lottery, and tor assisting in the manajre ment of the same was fined $730.43 words
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Article44 1924-05-20 8 The case in which Lim Cheng Swco, late storekeeper of Messrs. MacAliste'r and Co., is charged with alleged theft of about $10,000 worth of rubber was co itinued before Mr. Pryde District Jud-.ce to-day, the D P.P. prosecuting and Mr. Shelley-Thompson defending tne accused.44 words
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Article59 1924-05-20 8 It is stated that there are some 1,400 officers and teachers engaged in the higher and middle schools of Cantor, giving instruction to the 10,000 students, some 2.500 of whom are girls. Thero is a teacher to every 70 students, and every student costs these institutions about $300 each to59 words
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Article70 1924-05-20 8 For the first four months this year, 1,587 receiving orders have been made against merchants and firms, while for the same period, last year, the names of 1,."'.M firms and individuals were adjudged bankrupts in the- island of Java. Aneta understands that Holland is also suffering a bad time. The70 words
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Article74 1924-05-20 8 Het Nieuws reports that while a party of four Dutch gentlemen who went out shooting on the Ist instant, at South East Antijol, came across a big python which was in the act of swallowing one of their hunting dogs. The serpent had previously killed a wild pig. As soon74 words
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Article85 1924-05-20 8 The Chief European constable of the armed police at Kediri, East Java, while out shooting, came across a moving fiirure on a padi field near Trenggalek and fired at it thinking that it was some game. Wihen he went towards the place he found that he had shot a native,85 words
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Article88 1924-05-20 8 A week 6:- so ago it was reported that two Europeans had been found at midnight stowed away in a lifeboat of a German vessel in Colombo harbour. On being searched by the police, they were found to possess Rs. 1,700 and a revolver. They subsequently returned to India whence88 words
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Article114 1924-05-20 8 According to a London wire of May 5, Britain is horror-stricken at the latest murder sensation. The police, after detaining a man at Waterloo Station, who called at the cloak-room for a bag, found in it the blood-stained clothing of a woman and a huge knife. The man's statement led114 words
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Article129 1924-05-20 8 The eighth annual general meeting of the Government Reading Room and Library was held at Kuala Lumpur on the 12th instant with the President, the Hon. Mr. O. F. Stonor, British Resident, Selangor, in the chair. Officebearers for the coming year were elected as follows Hon. secretary and librarian, Mr.129 words
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Article44 1924-05-20 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat have to-day received a cable from their London house dated lt»th inst. informing them that London stocks for the week ending May 19, are reduced by 1,500 tons, makin;. a total now on hand of 53,046 tons.44 words
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Article45 1924-05-20 8 It is stated in Kuala Lumpur that Unofficial opening of the Johore Cau.<ev..iy will take place on Wednesday, the 2X^h inst. Enquiries made in official departments in Singapore have been unable to confirm the statement, nothing having been heard locally of the report.45 words
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Article117 1924-05-20 8 Professor Bostock Hill, the famous English hygJcM expert, passing through Colombo after a tour in the Far Bast, said he was strongly of opinion that tho public health service in the Eastern Colonies was not sufficiently free to cany out the work they are capable117 words
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Article247 1924-05-20 8 The following appointments are notifi J in tin- F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. H. B. Polglase to be Deputy Accountant, F.M.S.K., Mr. A. Palmer to be Secretary to the General Manager, F.M.S. R., Lieut E. C. Denis de Vitre to be a Stat'j Adjutant in the F.M.S.,247 words
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Advertisement118 1924-05-20 8 Shot Cartridges •12 BORE N MU HE RITE h -12 BORE SPECIAL SMOKELESS CARTHIDGES, BRITISH LOADED WITH THE FAMOUS "CLEKMOXIIE POWDER. CHRONOGRAPH TESTS SHOW AVERAGE VELOCITY 1,073 FEET PER SECOND. PRESS! RE 2.1 (> TONS PER SQUARE INCH. PERFECT SHOOTING ENSURED. Ni.s. 1, 4, ft, I and 8 SHOT. BUCKSHOT118 words
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Advertisement121 1924-05-20 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. BARBARA La MARR, DAVID BUTLER, RICHARD TUCKER, and BETTY FRANCISCO in POOR MEN'S WIVES in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ROY STEWART in THE RADIO KING in 10 Episodes or 20 Reels. Episode 5. THE SHIP OF121 words
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Advertisement55 1924-05-20 8 On Other Pages. P»W. Give Up Golf -J. Selanicor Hubber Meeting :< .^hippinft and thi- Mails 7 Ueuter Telegrams 9 Arms Cane '.i I'rutractcd Litigation ;i Slamat's Arrival in Singapore Floodl la I'ernk 9 ■teaches Canton I O«I London Letter U-ln To-day's Share Market l'l Sporting Intelligence 10 Correspondence .1155 words
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Article166 1924-05-20 9 Reflections on a Friendly Mission. Unparliamentary Comments. [Reuter Telegram.] London. May 19, A protest against questions reflecting upon tli) representatives of a friendly power was made in the House of Commons when Sir Leonard Lyle (Conservative) asked the Prime Minister whether his advisers were assuicd th-U no politicalReuter - 166 words
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Article71 1924-05-20 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] 1 melon. May 19. Washington Mi. Woods has asked U) be relieved of his duties as American Ambassador to Japan. It is not known whether the resignation is connected with recent speech of Mr. Woods at Tokio disapproving of the American Imniigratiea Bill.Reuter - 71 words
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Article125 1924-05-20 9 Round Australia Flight Completed. [Reltib Telegram] London, May 19. Hongkong d'Oisy has arrived at Canton. Lor.kn, May 19. Yetorofu, Kurile Islands The American world-fliers have arrived here. London, May 19. Melbourne Wing-Commander Goble and Flying-Officer Macintyrc have arrived in a seaplane escorted by a fle-et of aeroplanes. They were125 words
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Article92 1924-05-20 9 Assessment of Standard Production. [Reutkb Telegram.] London, May 19. In the House of Commons, replying to a question suggesting the desirability of the Malaya and Ceylon authorities not changing the assessment of standard production on rubber estates while the owners or lessees arc visiting the Empire Exhibition, Mr.Reuter - 92 words
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Article88 1924-05-20 9 Mr. Freeman prosecuted before Mr. Gourlay on Saturday two Chinese, Tan Guan, of Tanjong Pagar Road and Kok Chye Hup of no address, wrth landing ten piculs of rubber outside the prescribed limits as laid down by the Rubber Restriction Ordinance and also landing same without a permit88 words
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Article104 1924-05-20 9 Lord Leverhulme recently stated that he had just returned from a voyage round the world, and his feet had ne»rer been off the soil of the British Empire, except in landing at New York to go to Canada and at the Sandwich.' Islands. The journey was about 40,000 miles. What104 words
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Article180 1924-05-20 9 At a public meeting of subscribers heM at the Chinese Protectorate on May 2, the Rangoon Road Fire Relief Fund Committee's "report and accounts, which were published in all the local English and Chinese papers before the meeting, were duly adopted and passed. It was180 words
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Article128 1924-05-20 9 The Municipal Health statement for the week ending May 10 gives the total number of deaths as 210 representing a death rate of 28.38 per mille per annum compared with 32.43 in the preceding week and with 31.04 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief128 words
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Article107 1924-05-20 9 A lady, writing to her husband in Singapore concerning: the opening day of the Wembley Exhibition, says We anived at the Exhibition at 6 am. and waited outside the enclosure till i>.3o a.m., when we bought tickets for the stadium, and were at last admitted. It was a107 words
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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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Article194 1924-05-20 10 Singapore, May 20. Rubber. London Uvid. Local 30 cents. Yin. London £205 10s. Rubbers.— Malaka I'indas 80 to 90 eeni I, New Sc-udais 70 to 80 cents, larit IVraks 1.40 to 1.50, I'unggors U tp at) cents, Sungvi Takanga M to 24 cents, Tbmbalako 40194 words
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Article171 1924-05-20 10 Singapore, May 20. 10a. town B 15s. Rubber^— 9 1 fed. aVawa Vid. [tubbers. On further decline i;i the dity the inarkit h practically all BaDera. Hid-, are invited for \ycr Paaa*, Ayir Hit) Xi m a idaia, and TaI ah--. There is a small enquiry171 words
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Article286 1924-05-20 10 Disastrous Curse on Nativs Village. Strange stout* of the occult powers ed by the Indian Yogi, or "Holy ftlen," ure told by Mr. J. if. Sauu'r, a scholar and tutor who for 15 years has ;;md opportunities of lenlni Hindu life from the ins.de. During a stay in286 words
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Article133 1924-05-20 10 This morning Mr. F. G. Bourne concluded hi- enquiry into the circumstances a Mending the death of a Chinese boy, aged eight years, who was knocked down by motor bus :)017 driven by Lye Ho (iuun, and killed in ISA instant. Insp. J. J. lliirjjin.x133 words
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Article27 1924-05-20 10 Mi. Veo Beag Chnaa writes from Tail K't-it- that yesterday morning- he shot a full gr wn black spotted panther measuring 61't. lin. from tip to tail.27 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article17 1924-05-20 10 closing of entriej for the singles handicap has been postponed t.< the 30th n i17 words
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Article415 1924-05-20 10 Gunners Dtftst Ihe Malays. As was expected, the H.G.A. won their League fixture wuli the Malay 1-. T. on the fiadaiij; yeaterdaj ll >cit they were in a somewhat unpleasant position ai one time. The iinal score was :i —2, but at the Interval the li.ii.A. were two ;c;:a's415 words
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Article45 1924-05-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 20. At the annual meeting of the Ipoh Swimming Cub Mainr Stevens, preeidinir, said the frequent a1 homes had attained a wide popularity. The imances were Rood. They were hoping ta have inter-club matches this year.45 words
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Article27 1924-05-20 10 At the Keppel Golf Club the roeuK of the May Ladies Spoon was a win for Mrs. H. H. Wilson with a score 46—4 12 nett.27 words
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Article34 1924-05-20 10 [Reuter Telegram. J London, May 20. Washington In the baseball na'-i laa] championship Pittsburg beat Now York G :i. In the American league Philadelphia beat Chicago 4-—:;, and Boston beat Detroit 9—l.9 1.Reuter - 34 words
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Article96 1924-05-20 10 [Heuter Telegram.] London, May 19. At Manchester in the Lanca South Africans natch Lancashir" made 298 in reply to the South Africans SO Watson made 117 in a very sound innings lasting 230 illllilllea He hit a five and seventeen fours. Pcgler took six for r,H. The SouthReuter - 96 words
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Article12 1924-05-20 10 Thr Garden Club invites entries from members of registered or exempted12 words
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Article40 1924-05-20 10 London, May 12. A meeting of il,' Football League at Manche fjp winners, Newcattle United playing weak teams in P th« Cup final. Against Aston Villa on April 21, they played only two of their regular team.40 words
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Letter131 1924-05-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Si. Why arc the police daily roping in (!i>:'..'iis of hawkers who make a scanty living by hard work on the five-foot way in Collyer Quay and Change Alley Particularly ill Change All'\v these hawkers are required by the numerous131 words
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Article153 1924-05-20 11 (By Courtesy of the Xanyo Xichi-Xichi Shimbun.) Tokio, May 17. The three American worM-flien arrived at Siniu.-ir on the Kuiile Islands at half pa.-t eleven in the morning. Tokio. -May 17. The Nippon PetroleaM Company has M-nt it- staff to Vladivostok in order to opin direct negotiation*153 words
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Article336 1924-05-20 11 A Peculiar Horse and an Amusing Witness. It is sometimes amusing to sit in the I Police Court and listen to the witnesses who have not been fully initiated into the mysteries of the English Language, I but who yet attempt to give their evidence in336 words
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Article251 1924-05-20 11 Judicial Commissioner and a Stupid Mistake. The Chinese alleged to have returned from banishment, whose case was partly heard the week before last, and then postponed on account of what the judge described as a bad blunder on the part of someone connected with the Criminal251 words
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Advertisement162 1924-05-20 11 THIS MOUTRIE PIANO IQI 1 1 I Can be placed in YOUR amm HOME to-day. mtmm^l 'b-'ji-'lll. iimiifi nwimui Our terms of graded 1 payments to suit indivi- \i^ f iss^^^mmmmm^ i dual requirements make this possible. I -y STYLE 11, $625. 15 per cent, discount for cash. Call or162 words
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Advertisement418 1924-05-20 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Tel. No. 2920 (10 Lines.) NEEDS NO ADVERTISING TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Every Wednesday. SARKIES BROTHERS. Proprietors. Adelphi Hotel CENTRALLY SITUATED UP-TO-DATE IN MOODERN SANITATION BREAKFAST^TIFFIIS, DINNER Served in the Style acknowledged the Smartest and418 words
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Article591 1924-05-20 12 Company Reports, Dividend And Notices. Xct profit of Tapah Rubber Estates for 1923 was $ii.',,610, plus $23,340 brought ■i. Directors recommended divil>er cent, transfer to development reserve $25,000, carrying forward, Uokonda Malay Rubber. Output of Malay Rabber Company lor, ]:rS\ was 4:i4,;{58 lbs. Net cost md NM 8.7591 words
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Advertisement411 1924-05-20 12 SEE the 1924 BEFORE YOU BUY ANY CAR. y E\\ JaSßSSamSmml The Most Economical and Popular Car in The Country. Price $1,600 FOR Singapore (Can also be had with Battery Ijjnltion at $1,500.) The 1924 Overland is now equipped with straight side cord tyres, ensurim? longer life and more riding411 words
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Advertisement482 1924-05-20 12 TRADE MARK EYE-BRAND NOTICE is hereby given that the above six Trade Marks are the Trade Marks of Messrs. SCHLIEPER (CARL) of Batavia and nrc nsed by them in respect of Paints Machinery of all kinds and parts of machin•■rv baptaßMrtS for ncricultunil purposes such 11 tors, sickles, axes, she.482 words
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Advertisement655 1924-05-20 13 IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE'S SALE rooJ/Y ;!jr tructions t0 Bdl by public a ction ot their saI On Monday, Mny 26, at 2.30 p.m. KALLANG KOAI) l£Ss7 l ao£re fiHnd R d cclUaininß lhc r "P" tive is. Shelley-Thompson and Demuth Solicitors. DUXTON nil. l, Ot ,i"' Jr<%chol<lJ r<%chol<1 lanll with the655 words
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Advertisement523 1924-05-20 13 3KEONG KOON SENG CO. MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valuable land and house properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co'a saleroom. No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May H, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Valunble freehold land and the two shopliouscs knuwn as No. 213-6 nnd 213-7, Bukit Tiinnh Road, Singapore, area 16,073523 words
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Advertisement854 1924-05-20 13 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. SUIT No. 13 of 1924. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of town and valuable sea-side properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom. No. 30, Cliulia Street, on Wednesday, May 28. at 2.30 p.m. 1. Vnluablc leasehold land and the brick854 words
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Advertisement1708 1924-05-20 14 R.i i ii i 'iii Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assur ance In force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated i* Straits Settlements.) I D OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 52, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and1,708 words
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Advertisement401 1924-05-20 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager an<t Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in EngUnd) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital 5,410,000401 words
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Advertisement114 1924-05-20 15 BEFORE YOU DECIDE COME AND SEE THE FAMOUS HUDSON NOW 01 $3,500 X US ABOUT IT. MAiAYAN~MOTOI!S 209-212, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. >eeas»e»eeeeessees>e»as»»ee*aee»aeeeeesee>e»eeena S EC THIS IS NOT A COMPLICATED M ATHEM ATIC A L FORMULA. REDUCED TO TERMS OF MOTOR CAR VALUES, IT MEANS Service Economy Chevrolet Chevrolet owners the114 words
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