The Straits Times, 9 June 1924
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Title Section13 1924-06-09 1 The Straits Times No. 27,G78. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement90 1924-06-09 1 2 /I s ic the LD riginal "BEAR ym% BRAND" More "HEAR BRAND" is a product mJI 11 11 bSJI of the famous pastures of the Swiss Alps, stands unrivalled for Richness, and is most valuable for maintaining the Health of ALL fl living m a TROPICAL CLIMATE. H I90 words
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Advertisement267 1924-06-09 1 NEW SHIPMENT of CANADIAN SWIMMING COSTUMES FOR MEN No. 1351 FINE COTTON /iPM^I MEDIUM WEIGHT II I Cotton stockingette with skirt attached Stockingette with skirt attached as illus- f £~s J I as illustration. tration OjL Jl COLOURS COLOURS J \A Plain Navy Plain Brown and Navy N :avv witl267 words
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Article470 1924-06-09 2 Kinj; Alfonso's Interesting Views. 1 Kii'.jr Alfonso of Spain has recently given an interview to a lady represtntntive of tliy h'igaro, m the course of wnicii his Majesty n::'.de several very frank anJ interesting statements as to the vocation <>' i m- modern Kin«. In reply470 words
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Article364 1924-06-09 2 Huge Dust Cloud from Hawaiian Volcano. A Hilo» Hawaii, message of May 1} says Volcano House, the Government station, reports that it is the strangest sight seen for many years. Avalanches of rock continue to thunder within it, lava cracks are falling from the crater, and steam and364 words
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Article190 1924-06-09 2 Football Matches m Scottish Prison. Reniarkable reforms have been carried 'out m the Scottish convict prison at Peterhead by Major Baird, D.5.0., the new governor. The convicts have been graded m rank similar to non-commissioned officers m the army. They wear the distinguishing stripes of their rank,190 words
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Advertisement329 1924-06-09 2 W^ Tj that thousands of Do you know ssssS. undermined, if not ruined, by having milk from Tubercular cows How is a mother to know that her baby is safe from this risk.— Better net to run the risk Give Baby Glaxo Glaxo is used conlinuou-ly m over 1,500 \fi329 words
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Advertisement169 1924-06-09 2 APIOL STEEL Sure and certr.in for all Female complaints.Every lady should keep a box m the house. Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. Proprietor: MARTIN. Cbrsust, Sonlaanptw, Eifland. aBJBHTKi;T»C^irIBISKHI3ECrSSBHBaa3aCS-JS Dickens— still Jhe Master Novelist Rickard Ltd still the Prompt Printers 76, Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephone No. 2228. Th«169 words
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Advertisement191 1924-06-09 2 ,N^^Jin^»^wwWiTWWW"l'HWiiniiTiiiimnnmTu^n 111 1 Mas/^^ t^k^r^ //f Its world-wide popularity is due to its v\ flf mature ripeness, soft refinement, and 111 exquisite flavour. \)v.t il tlie principal l>rjr.d« >.l %r»Sj,) m %A EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. I*«lLv > \.«T fC/y A^ KATZ BROS.. LTD., -<^V!N?SL»VI I SINGAPOKE. -■'f'&GSj&yj* 3 GENUINE "Oleo" Sparking191 words
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Article439 1924-06-09 3 A Real Sky Pilot in Need Of Aeropi;ini\ The Rev. U Daniels, a former Woking cuiate, and now in charge of a New South Wales parish as big as England, wants a ttmtill aeroplane to enable him to visit the scattered members of his flock and. as he439 words
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Article227 1924-06-09 3 Noetural Visitor Caught By The Police. The mystery of the disappearance of a girl's garters, which has for some time perplexed the people of Meisaen, in Saxony, has just been satisfactorily j cleared up, says the Central News Bfrlin correspondent. 1 For several weeks past the girl227 words
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Article212 1924-06-09 3 I The decision of the King that the use of the title Her Excellency should be confined to the wivee of the GovernorsGeneral of the Dominions and of India will necessitate, says the Pioneer, an alteration m that painstaking publication Whitaker's Peerage, where it is212 words
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29 1924-06-09 3 Orders for week ending June 15 Tuesday, 10th. Signalling Class, Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 12th. Band Practice, Headquarters at 5.15 [p.m.29 words
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Article46 1924-06-09 3 Privileges under the Inventions Ordinance are granted to O. A. Brunler an'l D. M. Mackay, tf Glasgow, m connection with steam generation and to M. S i StutchLury. of London and E. A. Hauler ,of Frankfort on main regarding the manufacture of caoutchouc and other resins.46 words
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Advertisement161 1924-06-09 3 EAGLE and GLOBE Wj)) I Capital Steel Works Wfflt Sheffield CAP I L FOR 1 1 HIGH SPEED STEEL »j/| MINING STEEL TO* NICKEL CHROME STEEL *?W« I CHROME SPRING STEEL Higjy FARQUHARSON'S QUICK RELEASE DRILL JSr^k CHUCKS. TUNGSTEN STEEL SAW K-gSB BLADES. CAPITAL HIGH-SPEED TWIST DRILLS. SOLE AGENTB UNITED161 words
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Advertisement344 1924-06-09 3 WHAT THE^LETTER TOLD HIS WIFE. The coming of the postman is looked lorwurd to by most people. Hope springs eternal m the human breast, and who can tell what good news M £ood fortune our k-ttcrs may biinj; It was a letter to his wife which brought advice that proved344 words
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Advertisement587 1924-06-09 3 STEAMER SAILMttS HUGO STWNES LINES (Incorporated la Germany) Rtgalar Monthly Freight Paueager Serrle*. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japaa DHL KIRDORF 9,000 tons due June 14 SCHEER 12,250 tons due July 2 HOMEWARD BOUND i Antwerp, Rotterdam and Haaberg. ADOLF VON BAYER i 9,080 tons due June T HINDENBURG 12,250587 words
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Advertisement462 1924-06-09 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAmTnaT COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated ia Hoagkoig) Direct Serrlee to Japaa rla Hongkong and BaanghaJ and to Calcutta rla Penang from Singapore. Taking Cargo oa through Bill* of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Auioy, Chefuo, Tlentiio, Newchwang, Yangtixe Porta, Formoaa the Philipp.net, etc. FOR PINANG AND CALCUTTA FOOKSANG462 words
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Advertisement796 1924-06-09 4 stamen muma P. 0.-British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Due Spore Tonnage leave796 words
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Advertisement734 1924-06-09 4 STEAMER SAIUHSS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through734 words
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Advertisement596 1924-06-09 4 BTEAIEK SXtflKiSt koninklykT) 7~ paketvaart maatscmappm ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATIAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) V UNDER CONTRACT WITH TnE NE! lIi:iU WPS INDI.vI GOVERNMENT. It If phone Nos. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Oept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. PLANCIUS— June 9. Belawan-Deli. I DONGGALA—596 words
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Advertisement490 1924-06-09 5 j STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. /"ELLERMAN" LINE. j Passenger and Freight Services to UNJITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OF ATHENS due June 22 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO due July 20 i.s. COLORADO due Aug. 20490 words
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Advertisement562 1924-06-09 5 STEAMER SMLIHSS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (Incorporated m U.SA.) Regular Freight Service from U. S. A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. ■.s. ATLANTA CITY oin-rapore June 12 «.s. STEEL INVENTOR auc Singapoic July 8 Taking cargo on through Bills ot Lading to all Inland562 words
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Advertisement563 1924-06-09 5 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly t.ilin^s lv well known steamers MAIIELLA (7:175 torn) ami MONTORO ir.ooo tons). The s.s. MAKELLA is the largest :i Bneat stunner trading to AuatraUa, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, l#imnting iinth,563 words
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Advertisement182 1924-06-09 5 STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGKI.rM AND BAM FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST MONTOP June 80 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST JESTER July 20 U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST PROSPECT Aug. and •3bcQQent < sto&mera approximately. 80 daya apart. Taking cargo to all Overland pohtta In United182 words
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Advertisement500 1924-06-09 6 CINEMAS SURINA THEATRE TO-NIGHT The most amazingly sensational serial ever portrayed. CHARLES HUTCHISON The Thrill-a-minute atunt King m HURRICANE HUTCH By GEORGE B. SEITZ Filled with the moat hair-raising stunts. ALL 31 REELS Time 7.1S Sharp. GAIETY CINEMA WHO SAID TIMES ARE HARD? Wi. HAVE "TOO MICH BUSINESS" It's ycur500 words
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Advertisement208 1924-06-09 6 CINEMAS Tel. 903. PALLADIUM ThEATIIE Orchard Road. 5.45 and* 9.13 TO-NIGHT 3.43 an d 9.13 THE MIRACLE MAN presenting THOMAS MEIGHAN, BETTY COMPSON, LON CHANEY m a play of absorbing interest on the subject of FAITH HEALING Pathe Gazette Pathe Gazette THE ETERNAL FLAME NORMA TALMADGE'S Greatest First National Attraction208 words
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Advertisement285 1924-06-09 6 WHITEAWAY f S New Shipment of Dress) Goods a +J£?'J£%£Z ,1 SMART n*W **üm able for Kvening Frocks. Celonn, S,;v, m the latest assortell desiens and tolourLemon, Kiscuit, Salmon, Black, White inss. WMtt IS Lh. WiJth »f inch Price 52.75 yard Price $1.»5 yard FANCY WftVEN -ICV7D mir\ A BROCADE285 words
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Article119 1924-06-09 7 fXTi l U p.r.i. I I 1,30 p.m. I. Nejrrl BembiUn. Selaaget (trophy). lane 18 I 1.14 p.m. j Co. mtj»., noon. I S.C.C. V, O.T.F.C. '.A. I Vie. Theatre, 9.15 lane 1 11 ii a.m., 5.21 p.m. ij mail c!o.<es. I A, 9 p.m. Thorsday, J::ne119 words
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Article230 1924-06-09 7 Monday! June a. I i:' .ilhiil, i(!c the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance KEPfEL HMICOIU. LeTi. Lady Guillemard, Mln. Oleander. Co*l Wharf ML i.s IN DRY DOCK. TanJoßi I Wharf Nil. Alb-.-. Dock Nil. i Dock Lch. Palinurus, Sri Muar. Dook Atvronnutn. Ut-v-nuc, Ca- irite. Vessels230 words
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Article136 1924-06-09 7 SING APORE MAILS CLOSE. To-day. Kciantan By train 6 p.m Tuesday. Kuala T'ahine;, Tekan, Sungei, Leminii KiuUl (via Jerantut)' by train 6 a.m. Malacca, Penan*, Colombo, Suez, Port SaJ 1. Marwilles, Lundon and Ant- 8 a.m Karlmon 9 a.m. i Slnskawang, Selakau, Pemangkat and 9 a.m. egl y a.m. i.linj.H-,136 words
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Article34 1924-06-09 7 KUrnga Annkor P. d*r Nedci Tarn I uit Arrn. S'pore London Apl. 30 May 24 5 May 29 May .10 Hay !l June 2 May :< Jam May II i«B« y 1'34 words
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Article201 1924-06-09 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, June 7. I On LotfcHm, liank 1 m.'.s 2/4 1/32 Dummid 2/3 15/16 Private ni. ri!H!i'-< I On New York, Ucinand 49^ Private M d/s 52 On Prance, Bank ;;oo nom. On India, Bank T.T. On HonsrkonR, Bank d,'<l On Shanghai, Bank d/d On Java,201 words
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55 1924-06-09 7 Torn* M H< :ket Steady Latest Londoc r.ablae qupte Spot ibeet LO%<L tngaporo Stands t4 Pale Crepe Ciojinjf Prico*. Bnyen Bin June July-Sept. Oet.-Dec. July-S Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cosing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 88*4 :?6 vt vm 38 '.4 38% DAILY PRICES CURRENT.55 words
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Article228 1924-06-09 7 1 Val. Pd. Buj r». Sellers 1 1 liiit.-ir.pr I'tdang C.40 045 l l Hhain Tn 1.17'j L22V4 il £1 Idria Hydraulic 17/0 1S/0 1 1 Johan 'i in c.30 0.36 1 I Jeiantoh 048 0:M £1 £1 Ka«n. Kaniunting 4(5/0 47/'J £1 il Kamunting Tin 3. r >/0228 words
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Article142 1924-06-09 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyer £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.3.9 C.C 3 1(1 10 Centra! Engines 4.00 COO 5 G Central Motors 2.no r .i) £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.00 8.50 5/- 5/- Ktcc. Tramways 4/0 4/7'i 10 10 Fraser Neave 45.00 4fi.00 :>0 50 Hammer Co. 150.00142 words
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Article95 1924-06-09 7 U. Ens. G p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.o. pn Spore Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. i:.. rio,ooori0,000 50-58 S'po« Municipal 5 p.c. 1.*****0 par 10 p,. Pm Spore Mnnidpal V> p.c. of 1907 $3,000,000 10 p.c. par 5 p.c. pn; S'pon; Municipal 4',& p.c. of 190!) $1,000,000 1U p.c. par95 words
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Article370 1924-06-09 7 Frasrr and Co. and Lyall and Evntt's Quotations. To-day s Prices. Lyall Co. (Uor flujah (?1) 0.80 0.90 0.K0 0.90 Allen by 1.02 tt 1.10 1.06 L10 Hitam (?o) 10.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 Kilning (SI) 0.20 0.30 lUo •\-v.. Malay (S2) 1.00 1.7") 14 Molck (31) 0.T5 O.:s3370 words
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Advertisement177 1924-06-09 7 THE BRILLIANT BggM Ji>A^ mospheric conditions and colour and size of object. It will snot nn animal m the tallest tree. OPERATING COST Approximately thi HKAI) PIECE The Head PJeee doai not n<" ;.ecU:\ cooling features. Made- of sheet Steel and b.-.is. .;1! pal i ing parts are removable for177 words
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Advertisement719 1924-06-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrt*., see page 16. Wines, Durf.'andies (Still and Sparkling) Port Wines, Sherries, Lii, le'irs, etc., Assortments that lead the fashion. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building, (lp) CpiANTI MSiolio Rieaaoll brand is ne-knowlcrigi-ri to be the leadinc; table wine m IsaJayn. Now obtninnblc of nil719 words
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Advertisement616 1924-06-09 7 THE HAPPY VALLEY On the occasion of THE CHINESE FESTIVAL DAY j the Management offer the following FREE ATTRACTIONS To-night Monday, Juiw 9 The Bcrbtaa Dancers. Wayang Pek Jee (Sai Yon;). chong-an, Ronggeng, Indian Conjurer, Gna Kaag (Ma ettes), etc. ALL SEATS FREE (Except First (lass) A REAL BARGAIN Economy616 words
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1277 1924-06-09 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, JUNE 9. THE DEATH RAY. ■In time of peace, Britain moves cautiously m respect of new invention or discovery, and, to be quite frank, this conservatism at times has cost her dear The great artificial dye industry woulc have been hers had she cared. But it1,277 words
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Article27 1924-06-09 8 It is understood that Mr. C. C. Reade, Town Planner, is to inspect and furnish a report upon the development of Penang Hill in the near future.27 words
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Article30 1924-06-09 8 The Dutch Indies Government will increase the stamp duty on lotteries nix: year by about 100 per cent and the revenue has been estimated at about four hundred thousand guilders.30 words
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Article29 1924-06-09 8 We have received a copy of the second edition of the Rubber Situation in the Netherlands East Indies, issued by the Department of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, Buitenzorg, Java.29 words
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Article32 1924-06-09 8 Dr. Ph. van Harreveld, Director of the Proefstation for the Sugar Industry at Pasoeroean, has left for Medan with a view to enquiring into the possibilities of sugar growing in north-east Sumatra.32 words
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Article40 1924-06-09 8 Shortly after 10 a.m. to-day a motor lorry laden with metal, while proceeding along Robinson Road, 'by some means swerved and crashed into the iron work •uirouinlinir Teluk Ayer market breaking down between 10 and 12 feet of the railings.40 words
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Article47 1924-06-09 8 Iii view of the importance of the situation a public meeting is being convened at the Ipoh Town Hall on Saturday, the 14th instant at 10 a.m., to discuss the present position of the rubber industry in general and the proposed co-operative selling of rubber in particular.47 words
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Article59 1924-06-09 8 On May 19 the British Broadcasting Company were to make an interesting experiment. Mrs. Harrison, the occupant of a mansion at Oxford, Surrey., has succeeded, by means of 'cello-playing, m inducing nightingales from the Surrey woods to sing nightly. Microphones were installed, and an attempt was to be made to59 words
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Article74 1924-06-09 8 The rule for the new game licences for the island of Java will be m force as from July 1, and for a general licence the fee is two hundred guilders a year. For a big game licence to shoot elephants, rhinoceri, birds of paradise, etc., the fee is one74 words
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Article77 1924-06-09 8 It appears that the occupation of smuggling rubber from the F.M.S. is approaching the magnitude of the highly lucrative profession of whisky bootlegging m America, says the Netherlands Indies Review. The business is, we are told, by no means confined to a few bold, bad Malays or Chinese who contrive77 words
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Article85 1924-06-09 8 Beachcomber notes in a "home paper that the precocity of the modern literary man has been proverbial ever since Mr. Alec Waugh dictated The Loom of Youth to his nurse from the cradle. But Who's Who < 1924) throws light on an even more remarkable case. It informs us that85 words
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Article66 1924-06-09 8 In view of the valuable services rendered by the Swedish Consul-General at Batavia, in promoting SwoiiishInsulinde relations, great surprise and disappointment has been expressed in prominent commercial circles in Sweden at the decision to close the Consulate. According: to the Svenska Da?bladct, the proposal formed part of the retrenchment prop.-atnine66 words
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Article80 1924-06-09 8 In a report on Hoihow, Kiungchow, China, in 192:J, H. M. Consul at Kiungchow says conditions wefe slightly better n 1923 than in the previous year, as steamer communication was uninterrupted throughout. British shipping lines combined to run a regular service of emigrant steamers to Singapore and Bangkok, and succeeded80 words
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Article100 1924-06-09 8 Another sensational murder is reported by Aneta to have occurred m ihe telephone office at Kamal near Sourabaya m which chief operator named Masocro-Widjoyo was stabbed to diath by the Supervisor m charge of the foreign section of the same department there. Tho culprit who is a Madoera Malay named100 words
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Article102 1924-06-09 8 In the Russell divorce case the appeal was allowed by the House of Lords by a majority of three to two. Lords Birkenhead, Finlay and Dunedin being for, and Lord Carson and Lord Summer against Lord Birkcnhead, delivering judgment, said that only one main issue, one of law, survived. Unless102 words
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Article116 1924-06-09 8 A ghastly tragedy resulting m the leath of 18 men occurred m the Birla Cotton Mills at Delhi on June 2. Seventeen factory workers entered a boiler to clean it for inspection, while an adjoining boiler was kept working. Suddenly a steam pipe burst and fell against the boiler m116 words
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Article435 1924-06-09 8 Mr. Justice Wfiitley is expected to afsume duties in rtcnanK to-morrow. Mr. J. H. Pedlow (Chinese Protector. Pcnang) has passfcd tne final examination of the Inns of C'Aurt. The death has occurred at Bidadari of Mr. W. R. PodmoreL Chief Officer of the Blue Funnel steamer Agapenor.435 words
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Article78 1924-06-09 8 The Scottish Company (S.V.C.), :'»K strong, m command of Captain MacLeod, with Lieutenants Nesbit and McMichat-l, went into camp on Mr. Frankel's estate Siglap, on Friday, and remain until today. The company has been put through various drills and exercises, and yesterday were engaged m interesting78 words
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Article244 1924-06-09 8 The Gazette of ihe Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association, contains the following King's Birthday I'urade The Commissioner desires to thank all who paraded on June ,i- In spite of the pouring rain, nearly 250 officers and boy.* paraded. This speaks well for the keenness and244 words
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Advertisement112 1924-06-09 8 YOU SHOULD TRY THE NEW OVAL VIRGINIAN CIGARETTE de Luxe" A TRIUMPH OF THE BLENDERS ART Price 8j cents per tin of 50. Importer* SRITIStI-AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated :r. England) Singapore, Pining and K. Lumpur. An Invitation to Every Man We should like the privilege of demonstrating the112 words
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Advertisement96 1924-06-09 8 ALHAMBRA In th« Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LEATRICE JOY, WALTER MCGRAIL and ORA CAREWE m BUND YOUTH m 6 Reels AGNES AYRES m RACING HEARTS m 6 Reels la tbe First Show at 7.30 p.m. ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN m GREATER THAN FAME m 6 Reels TAN CHBNG KEE ft96 words
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Advertisement70 1924-06-09 8 On Other Pages, Pag*i Royalty as a Vocation I A Flying Priest :i .Shipping and The Hails 7 Keuter Telegrams 9 Changkat Serdang Meeting 9 British Protection and Malaya 9 Kul.ln-r Oil From Scrap Rifle Shooting— Bukit Timah Rang.; Opened 9 Sporting Intelligence —Whi t s v n Cricket Matches70 words
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Article302 1924-06-09 9 President's Messaige on Leaving Parliament. [Reuter Telegram] London, June 7. Paris M. Franaois Marsal, Minister of Finance in M. Foincare's government, and a friend of Bjf- Millerand, has consented to form a Cabinet M. Francois Mti-sal will introduce the row Cabinet on tie 10th inst., when he willReuter - 302 words
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Article117 1924-06-09 9 Soviet as Active Power in The Far East. [Reuter Telegram] London, June 8. Moscow The Premier, M. Rykoff, in an intcrvie". 1 said the Russo-Chinese agreement would make the Soviet an active power in the Far East and would open up unlimited opportunities for trade. The earlierReuter - 117 words
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Article35 1924-06-09 9 American Aviators Arrive At Hongkong. [Reuter Telegram] London, June 7. Amoy The American world fliers have arrived here. London, June 8. Hoagkoflg The American world fliers have arrived. Osaka D'Oisy has arrived here.Reuter - 35 words
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Article75 1924-06-09 9 [Seuteb Telegram.] London, June 7. Tokio The Cabinet has resigned. London, June 7. Madrid Their Italian Majesties and the Crown Prince have arrived and have had a great reception. London, June 7. Beirut It m reported from Bagdad that the Constituent Assembly of Iraq refused to ratify the treatyReuter - 75 words
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Article238 1924-06-09 9 Partisan Strife Among The Senators. [Reuter Telegram] London, June 8. Washington Congress adjourned sine die last night. The House of Representatives brokn up peacefully, but the Senate's last hours were marked by partisan strife. The Republican, Senator Spencer, filibustered and prevented the adoption of the Walsh nil scandalsReuter - 238 words
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Article148 1924-06-09 9 Under-Representation of Asia On Council. [Reuter Telegram] London, June 7. Addressing Chinese and other Asiatic students at Christ Church College, Oxford, Mr. Chao Hsin Chu dwelt on the under-representation of Asia on the council of the League of Nations. He urged that the council should be madeReuter - 148 words
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180 1924-06-09 9 Relief Fund for Destitute British Subjects in Japan. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the above mentioned fund which was opened by the undersigned at the request of His Excellency the Governor, we beg to enclose herewith a statement of Receipts and Expenditure showing how180 words
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Article117 1924-06-09 9 A teirific heat wave is sweeping India and people are anxiously waiting for the tardy approach of the monsoon, says a Calcutta wire of June 2. After four days' temperatures varying between 105 and 11)1". Saturdays temperature m Calcutta reached the startling figure of 115,117 words
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Article247 1924-06-09 9 No Main Line Stoppage During Holidays. [Rkutm Telegram.] London, June 7. There are many indications that the railway strike is worse to-day. The Electrical Trades Union official decision to join in is likely to be followed by three other craftsmen's unions concerned with the shopmen on the Tubes,247 words
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Article83 1924-06-09 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, June 6. The scheme for establishing a ministerial department for agricultural affairs, which hitherto have been dealt with by the Commercial and Agricultural department, is now believed to be abandoned. The Cabinet will announce its resignation after a meeting83 words
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Article199 1924-06-09 9 (From a Correspondent.) Batavia, June 4. Congratulations are offered to Mr. and Mrs. R. Kennedy on the birth of a daughter, which took place on May 26. An engagement is announced between Miss Ida van Rossc, Sourabaya, and Mr. John L. Campbell, of Messrs. Maclaine Watson and Co,199 words
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Article94 1924-06-09 9 Banteng (5e1ang0r).— 29,496 lbs. Cheviot.— 46.3oo lbs. Galang Besar. 35,252 lbs. Johore Para.— 16,862 lbs. K. M. S. (Malay States).— 33,o4B lbs, Kamuning (Perak).— sB,239 lbs. Kombok (F.M.9.).— 30,193 lbs. Labu (F.M.5.).— 63,257 lbs. Linggi Plantations. 158,868 lbs. Lambak. 15,600 lbs. Melville (J0h0re).— 13,650 lbs. Malacca R.P.—94 words
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Article69 1924-06-09 9 Gopeng Consolidated. 1,400 piculs. Tekka.— s2o piculs. Tekka Taiping. 900 piculs. Pengkalen.— Dredge 1,000, tributers 85, total 1,085 piculs. Rambutan. 320 piculs. Kinta Tin. 600 piculs. Idvis Hydraulic Tin. 265 piculs. Lahat. Mine 711, tributers 164, total 071. Telok Kruin Tin. 506 piculs. Menglembu Lode. Pan 8, tributers69 words
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Article228 1924-06-09 9 Jubilee of the System In Malayan Peninsula. A historical coincidence that would appear to be escaping most people's ob- servation in this auspicious year of Im- perial junketing is that 1924 practically 1 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the inauguration of the British Residential system in the Malayan228 words
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Article568 1924-06-09 9 The S.V.R. Association Whitsuntide Meeting. The two days' rifle shooting meeting I promoted by the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association, begun on Saturday afternoon and continuing to-day, was made the occasion of the formal opening of the new range at Bukit Timah. The range is reached by an entrance568 words
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Article72 1924-06-09 9 The Sourabaya Handelsblad reports that as from June 1, a new floating police station will be erected between Kamal and Sourabaya to suppress the pirates from Madoera who for the past few years had robbed and killed many navigators. It is not a marine station, but a floating police station72 words
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Article1141 1924-06-09 9 The Nucleus of a Permanent Investment Fund. The annual general meeting of the Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd., was held at Krench Bank buildings on Saturday. Mr. J. Robertson presided, and the others present wore Messrs. C. Dickinson, W. Sims, A. Especkerman and C. V. Bailey, the last-named1,141 words
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Article1085 1924-06-09 9 Great Possibilities of New Industry. At a period of evolution surh rw M:ilu;.:» is going through, says the Times of Malaya of the ">th inst., when years of uncertainty lie ahead owin:^ to the peranv tency of the price of rubber round tho shilling mark with1,085 words
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Article1032 1924-06-09 10 Opcntag Day or S.C.C. Whitsun M:ilch. I !><twccn Lfta 8.C.C.I i ii Negrl S"Mibil;in opened on the i"-day in dull weather. A' of piny the visitors held a de-j U .1 e, having scored 111 f'ir, /en' wickets, as against the clu! the fielding of the State playti, was1,032 words
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Article51 1924-06-09 10 [Reuter Telegram. J London, June 7. Fine weather prevailed at Cambridge when the South Africans v. Cambridge University match was started. Batting first on a slow wicket, the South Africans made 274 for five. Noime scored 143 not out. Rain fell later and stumps were drawn just afterReuter - 51 words
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Article694 1924-06-09 10 First Matches m the Barnes Cups. The weather was fine and the ground nearly perfect, while there was a good attendance, including a number of ladies, for the first matches for the Barnes Cup, ployed out on the Singapore Polo Club ground oil Saturday. Mr. Rupert Manasseh umpired. For694 words
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Article373 1924-06-09 10 Second Division Matches. Drawn sanies resulted from both second division league encounters on Saturday. There wu no score in the match between the St. Joseph's O'.A Bojra and the Royal Engineers, and the Harioquins and SclcUn- United drew with one each. To-day's Match. The S. C. C. and the373 words
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Article76 1924-06-09 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Jun# 8. Pai is Holland and Sweden, who were defeated m the semi-finals of the Olympic soccer, played for third place this afternoon before 15,000 people. The result was a draw of one all after extra time. They will replay to-morrow. The Swedes had slightlyReuter - 76 words
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Article337 1924-06-09 10 The Davis Cup. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 8. Prague In the Davis Cup competition Czecho-Slovakia beat Switzerland by 4 to 1. London, June 7. New York W. M. Washburn and R. A. Williams sailed on the Majestic to participate m the Wimbledon tournament. L. L. T. C. Tournament.Reuter - 337 words
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Article38 1924-06-09 10 The American Championship. {Reuter Telegram.) London, June 7. Detroit Cyril Walker, of New Jersey, won the American golf championship at Michigan with a score of 21)7 for 72 holes. Bobby Jones, the ex-champion, went round m 300.Reuter - 38 words
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Article41 1924-06-09 10 {Reuter Telegram.J London, June 7. At the Woolwich Vlt Memorial sports the ex-Cantab H. M. Abrahamlull yards m 9 sec.;., equal: world's record. Abrahams will represent Britain m the hundred uaatree tan m the I'aris Olympiad.Reuter - 41 words
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Article103 1924-06-09 10 The Chilean heavyweight ftoii was seeking a match with Dempsey. received a setback when he met i'loyd Johnson m New Ycrk on May 10. Johnson knocked him out m the seventh round. Joe Fox, the Engiihh feathcrw< ivrhi, lost on points to Bert Snargo m a twenty round contest103 words
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Article48 1924-06-09 10 Mr. L. L. Davidson and Mr. J. Morton have imported ihe horse Fop. by Popin joh out of Dimonds. He al,a 1 rived by the Houtman and is now on Soengei Tampa estate, Sumatra, for a spell. The V.M.C.A- swimming pool will be closed to-morrow and Wednesday.48 words
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Article580 1924-06-09 10 Khowles Challenge Cup. The first of the MfiM of races for the V. D. Knowles Challenge Cup waj sailed off on Sunday morning in weather that provoked more sultry language than any othtr two raew combined. Only twelve boats turned out over the B. K. course and Captain Flett,580 words
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Article64 1924-06-09 10 The annual sports of Raffles Institution will be held on the scflool playing field on Thursday, June 19, from 2.30 to 6 p.m. A hfarty welcome is tatondad ts> all Old Rafflesiam and they are reminded that, as in previous years, three events are reserved for them. Those desiring to64 words
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Article146 1924-06-09 10 The Miracle Man, which was screen*! with much success at the Palladium on Saturday, night would seem to .-uppert the theory that environment is the c.ius? of crime. Remove the criminal atmo-. sphere and the good that is innate m humanity will come t > the top. How146 words
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Article1723 1924-06-09 10 Famous Judge Dissects Insanity Plea. Following an' article on Capital I\. ment, Lord Darlin;.', who recently retire 1 a.s .Air. Justice Darling after a great career, has written this examination of the plea of irresistible impuNe," says the Evening News. Many mental specialists arc serious!;/ arguing that1,723 words
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Article1899 1924-06-09 11 A Raging Hearing Propaganda. By Our Special Cforrespondent /London, May IB. Kvei- line* t' I Government HUM into BOWI V xj.sition have ban itchinjr to ft ith them, and at length they f mi j .pportunity in miii of 1 1 i 1 Mil t.-ty's Ministers to abolish1,899 words
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Advertisement185 1924-06-09 11 WHICH EVER STYLE MOUTRIE PIANO you may choose, you are assured of standard and uniform quality, of the highest grade throughout. Our Stock of the various Models is the largest m Singapore and you are sure to be able to choose one that suits your individual requirements. Call or write185 words
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Advertisement370 1924-06-09 11 I) C£l Hi Weekly Programme. K3I I 68 liol6 MONDAY-Tea Dance. >««■■■ w ww w w TUESDAY— Dinner Dance. Telephone 2920 (10 Lines) WEDNESDAY— Music during The Finest Ballroom m the East. and after Dinner. THURSDAY— Guest Night. 1 Dinner and Dance. GRILL ROOM open till 12 p.m. FRIDAY Tea370 words
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Article194 1924-06-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, June 6. The final of the Young Malacca Tennis Tournament, between the brothers Peter and Herman de Souza, aged 16 and 14 years respectively, took place on the Malacca Club Padang yesterday afternoon, when Peter beat his younger brother m threa sets, the194 words
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Article295 1924-06-09 12 In their report, dated London May 14. Messrs. William J;icks and Co. state As we anticipated last week, the heavy selling for German account has come to an end, and ie is just pomible that m connection with fresh exchange transactions there may be renewed purchasing of metals295 words
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Article189 1924-06-09 12 The connection of India with the City of London was commemorated at a service on May 26, at St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, under the auspices of the Zenith Society, a Society formed last November m connection with the proposal to demolish nineteen City Churches. The object of189 words
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Article186 1924-06-09 12 I Programme of parades up to and for June 15, 1924 Monday, June 9, 7.30 a.m., Bukit Timah Range, S.V.R. Association, Prize Meeting; 4.30 p.m., Siglap Camp, "C" (Scottish) Co. Dispersal from Camp. Buses leave Siglap at 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.186 words
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Article91 1924-06-09 12 Lieut. Osborne Wood, son of General Leonard Wood, Governor-General of the Philippines, who recently stirred Wall Street by clearing 1 a profit of about a million dollars m eighteen months, is again m the limelight at Monte Carlo. Lieut. Wood surprised even Monte Carlo I m showing them that it91 words
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Advertisement470 1924-06-09 12 l| How To Get Rid Of I) Superfluous Hair Without Razors (j j\ or Offensive Depilatories. (I R T'ntii the discovery of Veet above the siiin surface, J Cream, women have hail to |a»>«»«a»«»Ma-»ay— I Vert melts the hair away I M resort to scraping razor Hbß^^^^ Ji beneath it.470 words
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Advertisement462 1924-06-09 12 CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy possesses one unique characteristic ainor.fr medicines. It is made solely and only for the one purpose ,of immediately relieving severe pain m the stomach and bowels, for intestinal cramps (whatever the cause) colic and diarrhoea. Every family should keep it462 words
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Advertisement182 1924-06-09 12 CIGARETTES Made by hand One at a time IIQ U HMMfaetorcd by rW*J f |||™|^ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD -^#ffi With the Mellow Tone The -< ARISTOCRAT ||||||j||i of all r.:-'-" GRAMAPHONES Invites comparison with any other instrument m design, tone, finish, work- manship and PRICE. Write for Complete Catalogue 10182 words
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Advertisement381 1924-06-09 13 HI J STEADFAST PURPOSE "n[f /It has been steadfast purpose that ultimately achieved a tyre jK X I rcr v.fiich the public had lon waited— the FIRESTONE|JWf fl £frs cr:*i hipped cord. t?- 'I i A''-a: urir.i up to the needs of to-day for greater dependahi- Mua H fyj" lily381 words
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Advertisement489 1924-06-09 13 WITH the 1.V.10 h.p. <"[.>iisley you than of many :.r.>:t!l V.,:hl i-.irs i|(iiuuUajs have (lit- l-tllc exlra th:it iuanalil:- <>l fhrin| aoythiax likt- tht counts," the extra po\v<-r. n-s|i:>nsi\i-- same M-rvicv and cumti.--. Why Ml MM and comfort which make all t»n "th( little ixlra li; t cunts.' the tlifferonci'489 words
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Advertisement1152 1924-06-09 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. i Amy sac* m font »vx $17,000,004! The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated U Straits Settlements.) D OFFIOE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE S2, Old Jewry, K.O. The Company Ufes £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England ana Complies with the British Life1,152 words
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Advertisement391 1924-06-09 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed 760,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y62,000,000 Reserve Fund V 12,180,000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice President I H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS s G. Kawasaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, Esq. H. Esaki, Esq. I D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq.391 words
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Advertisement459 1924-06-09 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Englaud) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter, Eastern B^ancu, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office, United with the Alliance Aasnrance Co., Ltd (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Ltne, London, Established 1803. Capital i459 words
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Advertisement958 1924-06-09 14 SALES BY AUCTION CHEON6 KOON SEN 6 GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable town, sea-side and country properties At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street on Wednesday, June 18 at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF JAMES LEONARD SCHEERDER, DECEASED. Lots 1 to 4. Four lots of958 words
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Advertisement728 1924-06-09 14 MANILA CIGARS NOTjICE The Trade Mark a! iuve depicted is the property of Mr. C. Irgenohl, Manufacturer of the well-known brai d of LA PBSLA DEL ORIENTE Cigars. Unt il the year IMS these cigars were nade both! m Manila and Hongkong and were well-k|nown and extensively consumed m the728 words
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Article729 1924-06-09 15 John's Reading of Princess sea The one hundred and fifty-sixth ex hibition uf Me Koyal Academy— th prtvmte ■)>. tool; place at bin i.ngton House n week has seven distinctive f< aturcs, but cannot be dc scribed aa scnsa( ional. I What i.-, the picture of Hie729 words
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Article281 1924-06-09 15 Mr. Baldwin on Nation that Does Not Worry. A word for the Englishman \va? spoken by Mr. Stanley Baldwin at a festival dinner at the Hotel Cecil the other nig-ht. Amonpr the things he said were the following The Englishman is all right as long as he is281 words
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Advertisement229 1924-06-09 15 '>. 'fc' JHf •'••^Mf :i J For FR»>NT and KB Alt WHEELS 111 m^'M^W^^ ©NT BNENTALS Ip^^^K^-^P^V.^ Sime DarbyTco., Ltd., >Sfc&S3BMHKi &-i'''iiNaiir TYKE DEPOTS TIIOUGIIOUT THE CAR FOR BUSINESS Whether for merely travelling to your own Office or to make a round of business cails, the AUSTIN SEVEN is cheaper229 words
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Advertisement150 1924-06-09 16 SEREMBAN LADIES DRESSES, HATS, SHOES, COMBS SMART GENTLEMEN'S MOTORING CAPS at $3.50 and $4.50. All can be seen at the REST HOUSE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. GENUINE Shanghai Jars 51 GALLON CAPACITY. Direct Shipment LEE KIM SOO 20, High Street. JUST Pi BLISHED The150 words
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Advertisement948 1924-06-09 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,948 words
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Advertisement697 1924-06-09 16 j LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Road. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, NoTiTOxlejr Rise, furnished. Apply Meyer Brothers. I TO LET, No. 1, Scott's Road. Entry immediately. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, No. 7, Napier Road, gas, water, garage, tennis. Apply 638, Straits Times. I697 words
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