The Straits Times, 23 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-23 1 The Straits Times No. 27,616. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement162 1924-07-23 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY ASBESTOS-CEMENT CORRUGATED SHEETS TS a eoppugated asbestic Roofing supreme m all A tests and everlasting 1 rpESTED fop concentrated load at 2 ft. 9 m. -Jk'k^Wh'L centres and resisted up to 625 lbs. iII II I If A BSOLUTELY proof against corrosion and con- 1 11162 words
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Article1341 1924-07-23 2 Reason for Reduced. Dividend. The twenty-fifth annual general meeting of the Jugra Estate, Ltd., was helil on June 23 at the registered office of the company, 24, Coleman Street, E.C., Mr. L. R. W. Forrest (chairman of the company) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. J. C. Gardner, F.C.A.) read1,341 words
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Advertisement352 1924-07-23 2 Wincarnis gives a feeling of NEW LIFE to those who are Weak, or Anaemic, Nervous or Run-down Good health is necessary to your well-being— Wincarnis is MCMMiy to promote good health. Wincarnis is not a luxury it is a positive nercs.'iiy to all who are Weak, or Anemic, or Nervous,352 words
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Advertisement349 1924-07-23 2 Mr beethavts la.-rola. J- TOUR SKIN AND «Jlk E COMPLEXION O|- Can b« kept m a Psrfwt Con- Ywl ■P ratular us* of Heeth»ms La- 1 sj| rols. It •BeotusJly rtmoTM X£~^sab M all rotmhaess' wlnss, tan. Iff. M irritation, ate., and i» d*light- IL -I M tollT soothinf and349 words
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Advertisement202 1924-07-23 2 fS&g> The Bewt Tonlo In the Ernst WILK STOUT m Wv\ There Is no drink m all mnlWmmkK. c as^ compare with /#J9k\ MILK STOUT. TheFlaS fra\ your is splendid and it is mWwmSmm. fuU of nourishment. You B I m I 1 can feel tt k do^ you m202 words
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Article202 1924-07-23 3 New Proposals of Liberal Party. A London message states that a report is being published of tne plans of the Liberal Party Committee for re-organis-ing the coalmining industry and the development of electric power. Mr. Lloyd George presided over the Cominittoe, and the members heard experts representing202 words
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Article174 1924-07-23 3 Vigorous Renewal of Political Activities. A Bombay message states that Mr. Gandhi proposes to start on an extensive tour at the beginning of August, when he has promise/1 to receive the address of the Bombay Corporation. Either late in July before coming to Bombay, or early in August174 words
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Article115 1924-07-23 3 Programme of parades up to and for July 27, 1924. Wednesday, July 23, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. G. Platoon, practice 30 yards competition. Friday, July 25, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (V)., voluntary; 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. G. Platoc*n, practice 30 yard9 competition. Saturday, July115 words
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128 1924-07-23 3 Thursday, July 24. Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. It is being foUn-J at the National Institute of Medicr.l Research at HampfU-ad th;>t the ultra-violet lipht recorded there is diived for the most part from the sky. and only to a small extent -from128 words
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Advertisement102 1924-07-23 3 Diving Apparatus BY SIEBE GORMAN CO., LIMITED SIBMARINE ENGINEERS. 12 BOLT 12 BOLT DIVER'S HELMET DIVING DRESS STANDARD PATTERN Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated ia taa Straits Settlameata.) SINGAPORE. "a ■jftitegrs ESTABLISHED over a Century ||jiPC:l||^ FOR LONG I (:^^^m^ SHORT DRINKS Nplf^ THERE IS NO DrTTUD VATITI7 rsflSgggl102 words
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Advertisement390 1924-07-23 3 HAS NO FEAR NOW I For Hm Little Son's Safely. Thankful V. M. S. Father Thinks IMri OWH TABLETS. At Baab, in the Federated Malay States, Mr. Ci. M. '.lajendrum is clc-kk to the Court. "Following a severe cold," writes Mr. Rajendrum. "mj child, ape! 8 ye-.r.i. li:id n cough390 words
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Advertisement411 1924-07-23 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated ia Hongkong) Direct Serttcc to Japan via Hongitong ana Shanghai and to Calcutta via Tenang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newehwang, Yangtsxe Ports, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOB PENANG AND CALCUTTA411 words
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Advertisement354 1924-07-23 3 STEAMER SAIfJKSS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN CO. LTD. (Incorporated m England) TNE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N, CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fortnightly Serrice taking cargo and Paaaeogen from Singapore. B ATA VI A AND SOI' RAR VI V NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND FREMAItTLE (PERTII). Approximate Sailing!. CHARON Aug. Z354 words
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Advertisement750 1924-07-23 4 STEAMER SAIUNBS PT& CSStish India <"><? Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. 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 S'pora Tonnage750 words
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Advertisement756 1924-07-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 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. CENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through756 words
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Advertisement755 1924-07-23 4 STEfIJER SAILINGS PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tclephnoe Noa. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Dept. and Traiuhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. COEN— July 23, Muntok and Palcmbang. PINBKEP— JuIy 23, Tongkcl, Moeara-Snba a n755 words
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Advertisement531 1924-07-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Elierman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Enclord) "ELLERMM" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services H UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA FORTS A»D SUB CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES. LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG *s s CTTY OF DUNKIRK due Auff. 7 t s.s. LKPANTO due Sept. 12 !TY OK PEKIN due531 words
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Advertisement613 1924-07-23 5 STEfIHER SJUUBSS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUZZ DIRECT. s.s. FAIRFIELD CITY duo Singapore Aug. 6 s.s. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. C s.s. STEEL RANGER due Singapore Oct. 4 Taking cargo on through613 words
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Advertisement689 1924-07-23 5 STeMM SAILINGS BnrnsPh.Jp Line For SYDNET, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE UtoUr monthly snilliun by the woll known nt.-»m.ri MARKLLA (7575 ton^) and MONTORO ((040 tons). Tha s.s. MAKFXI.A is th« Ure»st *n,l Tn^st uteamor trading to Australia, Cabins da lnxi>, siojrlo berth cahins, nrlßstaJog bath, eyennasium,689 words
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Advertisement314 1924-07-23 6 CINEMAS GAIETY QNEMA" SURINA "THEATRE SiCOND SHOW AT 9.15 HUP. TO-NIGHT AT 7.15 SHARP. r a*s to Riches *3™sr a O° w ■IIUIK* INVISIBLE HAND «JPRIAT ntKCKLBS WBSLKT BARRY Ol^KlALi In 13 Episodes, 31 Long Reels m I Keel*. MASTER MIND AGAINST MASTER CROOK! Come and see who wins. -a314 words
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Advertisement307 1924-07-23 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE "GIiNfBMA TO-MGHT At 7.15 sharp. Metro Pictures IWITriIEI I C\UIC BERT LYTELL mi{m L IEWB m THE LIONS' DEN, 5 parts. JACQUES OF THE SILVER NORTH 6 parts. MAY ALLISON I BILIY w EST m THE CHAUFFEUR In PEGGY DOES HER DARNDEST j ADMISSION 5 parts. All Seats307 words
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Advertisement196 1924-07-23 6 Whiteaway J s JSi^ Smart Millinery h ljY JUST TO HAND A large shipment of trimmed Millinery and ready to wear Hats, Smart cloche-shaped hats m Black Tulle. While Georgette and other Colours, also large Fancy Taigcls daintily trimmed with Flowers and Ribbons. Prices $17.50 to $35.00. Ready to wear196 words
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Article132 1924-07-23 7 FIX IT RES. \\i die >'.->-. July 23 High Water, "14 a.m., 3.29 p.m. mrd I'iail closes. Il..ir?.daj\ Jnly 24 ilich Water, 3.45 a.m., 4.21 p.m. Football, Singapore Cup, S.R.C. v. Sussex, Mail ill m. The Gondoliers, Vie. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Friday. July 25 High Water, 4.50132 words
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Article245 1924-07-23 7 SINGAPOR E HARBOUR BOARD. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. Baipa afaagaMe the \Vnan-en or expected to arrive. Entrance KF.I'IKI. HAKBOCR Main Wharf Juno, Ban Poll Guun i i; Wharf :i. ■rf Nil. 1 1.1.S IX ORY DOCK. '1 .-njong I Sheers Whnrf Nil. Albert Dock De Eeraai Victoria Dock Bun Whatt245 words
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Article225 1924-07-23 7 Te-aay. Muntok iml Palembang .3 p.m. v Pahat 8 p.n>. Bangkok 3 p.m. Putt Swettenham and Penang S p.mMednn 8 p.m Malacca and Huar ,8 p.m. Port Swctter.ham, Penang t Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc. (via Bombay) 3 p.m. Registration up to 1 p.m. Parcels noon225 words
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Article31 1924-07-23 7 Slamat \mboine Kashgar lohan de Witt Sport London June 13 July 7 June 1* July 12 June 20 July 14 June 20 July 15 June 2» July 2131 words
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Article62 1924-07-23 7 Mr. Howard Carter, who lately re«u.in.(l i.i London after a lecturing tour In America, told the Times that ne in- return to Luxor. "My work there is not nearly finished fifty per .(in. "I it has still to he done, and therefort 1 an returning m November." Mr. Carte* aeUad62 words
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Article155 1924-07-23 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July U, °n ncLr a d n°d n m/g 2/4 BSE?. n, credits O "'Hv e aL Y 99 O orkl/F eman" asasa- a?,% d »--ss SovereiCT buying rat* $8.54 R^t VI 1 J 34 3/8 Bank of England rate 4 p.c. PRODUCB. Sinpapon-, July155 words
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53 1924-07-23 7 Tone of Market:—Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sh?et 11 T%d. Spot A.ujj.-Sept. Oct.-Dec. t* Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Bayers- Sellers. Spot «< Vug-.-Sept. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sboet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 41% 41% 42 '!>", 5ct.-Dec. 43% 4:J DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1253 words
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Article224 1924-07-23 7 issue Val. Buyers. Sellers 1 1 Butanpr Padanjf M8 O.GO 1 1 Hitam Tin 1..10 1.53 El il Idris Hydraulic 21/- 22/0 cd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.39 0.41 II £1 Kam. Kumuntinfr 45/6 47/El £1 KamuntinR Tin !!5/- 36/10 10 Kin»a Assn. Drd. COO 7.00 El £1 Kuala224 words
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Article145 1924-07-23 7 /al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.8.9 5.6.3 0 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.50 !1 £1 K. Sm-Mtinir Co. 9.00 9.25 5/. Floe. Trnm-w-ay R/6 9/fi L0 10 Fraser Neave 45.00 4G-00 100 100 Hammer and Co. 145 156 100145 words
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Article86 1924-07-23 7 U. Eng. C p.c. 11,231,800 par 10t p.c. pm S'porc Electric Tramways. 6 px. I £350 000 1 S'po- Municipal B p.c. **SrsjSr5jS ItifKiS p>c< E of 1&07 T1.C00.000 par 5 p.c. pm Spore Municipal 4V» p.c. I of 1909 $1,000,000 par 5 p.c. pm I Spore Municipal 486 words
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Article388 1924-07-23 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'* Qnotatioui. To-day'* Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 090 080 0.90 Aitenby ($1) 0.95 1.05 1.00 1.05 A. Hitam ($5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. Kuninc (51) 0.25 0.35 0.30 0.35 Am. Malay ($2) 1.60 1.75 1.50 1.75388 words
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Advertisement893 1924-07-23 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., nee page 16. RUSSIAN CAVIARE and Koc;jefort Checa« N«w shipment arrived. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. WHY PAY fancy prices for t'hampairnes V Gancia Champagne are good mid rlunn Prices per pint Gran Spumantc $1.35 Extra Dry $1.50. Asti Spumantc $1.20, Gancia Vermouth,893 words
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Advertisement146 1924-07-23 7 You are lying You must give it up I know you have the evidence that will clear! Ken i hut because he won my love you are MHHai him to his death. I know what yon are doing you are trying to save your own neck you killed Andrew Prentice146 words
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Advertisement65 1924-07-23 7 Come and npend your evening at THE NEW WORLD OPENVAIR CINEMA NEW WORLD ZOO CHINESE WATAMG PEK-JEE (Sin Yong Hoa) THE CITY OPERA ALI ARJUNNA Directed by Mr. SHEIKH ABDULLAH. CEMENT AND MARBLON TILES Manufacturers HANDEL MY. V/H. DE BAS CO., BATAVIA. For samples, prices and terms, apply to INTERNATIONALE65 words
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Advertisement556 1924-07-23 7 The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTE ATTORNEY OR AGENT For further particular*, apply to THE SECRETARIES, 29, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. RELIABLE MOTOR CARS FOR HIRE TU GAP, FRASER'S HILL FAHANG AT MODERATE556 words
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Advertisement420 1924-07-23 7 THE HO HONG BANK, LTD., MALACCA NOTICE is hereby given that M tion h»s been made to the •borementloned Bank to issue a duplicate Fixed Deposit Receipt in place of the following Fixed Deposit which is alleged to Nan Men lost or stolen, viz Six months' Fixed Deposit Rec 'ipi420 words
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1098 1924-07-23 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 23. BRITAIN INVADED. Each summer brings an American invasion of England with much profit to the invaded and we should hope a considerable degree of benefit to the invader. But m no previous year can the host cf I visitors have reached the figures of1,098 words
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Article78 1924-07-23 8 In the Court of Sessions, Edinburgh, Lord Ashmore gave a decision that under Scottish law a certain woman was legally married to a man who died before their marriage and that the child which was born was legitimate. The woman swore that she was engaged to be married and that78 words
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Article88 1924-07-23 8 A recent aeroplane tour on the Indian frontier by officers of the General Staff is considered m military circles, the Pioneer understands, to have revealed the value of the aeroplane m enabling \rniy Headquarters to gain a rapid yet comprehensive idea of the topography of the frontier, to get into88 words
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Article30 1924-07-23 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon is Rs. 159 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 164 $100.30 words
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Article29 1924-07-23 8 A London message of July 14 states that there was a heat wave m England over the week-end, and 87 degrees was registered. This is the year's highest temperature.29 words
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Article31 1924-07-23 8 Dr. (Mrs.) Lee, who is accompanied by her husband, also a doctor and practising with his wife at the Lanka dispensary, Ipoh, has been successfully operated upon at the General Hospital.31 words
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Article40 1924-07-23 8 Caustic comment m the Kuala Lumpur paper Nine bentwood chairs are reported to be missing from the Taiping Town Hall. Could not the thief be induced to extend his activities to all the chairs m the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall40 words
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Article41 1924-07-23 8 Orders have been issued for the carrying out of Siamese naval exercises m the Gulf. The gunboats Makut Kajakumar, Sugrib and Bali were to leave Bangkok on the 10th and Torpedo Boats I, 2, and 3 leave on the 23rd instant.41 words
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Article44 1924-07-23 8 Just after 8.30 this morning the Fire Brigade received a call to Johnston's Pier, and two engines turned out. It was found that a small fire had broken out m the tobacconist's kiosk. Little damage was done, and the brigade returned at nine o'clock.44 words
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Article63 1924-07-23 8 A verdict of suicide by hanging has been returned by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, m the case of the Chinese who was found hanging m his room m 113, Market Street, on Saturday. When his friends found him, the deceased was still living, but he died a few63 words
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Article58 1924-07-23 8 To-night at 9 o'clock m the V.M.C.A. Hall Lieut.-Col. D. Foster, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.E., will deliver his lecture on Communism and Christianity. The lecture is open to the public and it is expected that there will be a large attendance to hear Col. Foster on this very important subject. The58 words
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Article65 1924-07-23 8 In an article which appeared on Saturday regarding the conditions on estates given by Mr. C. F- Andrews an estate on the way to Klang was mentioned as owned by Mr. Choo Kia Peng. We are informed that the estate is under Mr. Choo Kia Peng's supervision but is owned65 words
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Article70 1924-07-23 8 The post and telegraph business of Bangkok is steadily increasing, and the accommodation m existing offices has become too cramped for the amount of work to be done. To provide the needed accommodation a big three storey concrete building has been erected. It is to be the chief post and70 words
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Article79 1924-07-23 8 The Pioneer believes that the scheme for the revision of the pay of British officers of the Indian Army and of officers of the British Army serving m India has now been completed and m its final form is on the way to London for the consideration of the Secretary79 words
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Article68 1924-07-23 8 A Peking message of July 10 states that Tufei are reported m steadily increasing numbers and activity m Anhui, and now total 4-5,009. As a countermeasure there has been a reinforcement of Government troops. The tufei have captured several foreign missionaries hoping, they will offer insurance against bombardment. The Bank68 words
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Article103 1924-07-23 8 Two Straits-born Chinese, Wan Boon Seng and Wee Kirn Chuan, were charged by Chief Detective Inspector Kenny, before Mr. Sennett yesterday, with abetment of the offence of alleged attempted murder on Wan Kirn Toon by AH bin Amin m September, 1921, the second accused having a further similar charge preferred103 words
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Article135 1924-07-23 8 The Hon. Mr. A. S. Bailey presided at a lecture yesterday at the Kuala Lumpur town hall by Mr. C. F. Andrews on India and China, the gathering numbering several thousands. During the course of his remarks Mr. Andrews said India and China bid a lesson to teach the world,135 words
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Article137 1924-07-23 8 Mr. H. B. Holme, Commissioner of the Tenasserim Division, Burma, recently presented over 30 awards for good services rendered to the Government at a durbar held at Moulmein on Saturday. Amongst others Mr. O. E. Emery-, chief officer of the steamer Lady Blake, was presented with the King's bronze medal137 words
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Article486 1924-07-23 8 There has been a slight improvement m the condition of Mr. A. H. Alston, says the Malay Mail of yesterday's date. Mr. Thomas Fox, editor of the Siam Ob server, is making very satisfactory pro jjress at the Nursing Home, Bangkok. Mr. D. C. Walmsley of John486 words
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Article23 1924-07-23 8 The Montoro, with mails from Australia, is due here at daylight on Friday. The English mail is due on Saturday morninj;.23 words
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Article58 1924-07-23 8 With reference to the article on the Eastern Extension Company's new building, published yesterday, it should be addsd that the cost, over $1,000,000, includes the purchase price of the land. Tho building bears testimony to the -kill of the contractors, Messrs. R. Young and Co., who58 words
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Article89 1924-07-23 8 Next Sunday at 7.30 a.m. the portrait of Bishop Hose will be unveiled m th«; Chapter House, St. Andrew's Cathedral. At the beginning of the 7.45 a.m. service, the Memorial Altar Vessels will be formally presented to the Cathedral, and after reception by the wardens will be89 words
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Article140 1924-07-23 8 The third performance of The Gondoliers last night was heartily enjoyed by a large audience, but we are sorry to see that the encore habit has grown to an extent that puts a great strain upon those performing, and upon the audience, who get away too late. The140 words
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Advertisement152 1924-07-23 8 Garrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 HlliiilliiiiiiimilMr *****11 1^ Made only from the highest grade —~rz\ Virginia leaf. 'K^^^^^HBSMal PRICE 85 CENTS Efc^^ff^sHffSßl PER IIN 0F 50 BBitJßgj^ja'^! rvrnnrafiw ''kittsh American tobacco Hjftga Ban co < STRAITS >. ITD -=ffmMn 1 m l'mmuS^SS^^^^^^ (Incorporated m England) :rr;.. °,'J"»" Singapore, Pinanf msb152 words
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Advertisement97 1924-07-23 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. MARY ALDEN m A WOMAN'S WOMAN m 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. HOOT GIBSON m DEAD GAME m 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD. Proprietors. 3 A Cool HouseNow that the hottest part of the year97 words
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Advertisement62 1924-07-23 8 On Other Pages. I'»KC. Jugra Estate Meeting I Shipping and the M«ils 7 Reulrr Telegrams 9 Malacca St. Andrew's Society 9 Malacca Notes 9 Municipal Matters Wire News— Penang and Java 9 The Assizes 9 To-day's Share Market 10 Sporting Intelligence 10 Disastrous Fire on Puluu Tukong 10 Cholera on62 words
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Article321 1924-07-23 9 Difficulties Said to Have Arisen. Attitude of the Bankers. [EXDTM TXLK&AM.] London, July 22. Mr. MacDonald yesterday and to-day conferred at length with the chief allied delegates to the London Conference. Sub:iquently the Cabinet held its weekly meeting, which was advanced by a day in view of the321 words
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Article121 1924-07-23 9 [■■una txlbobam.] London, July 22. Athens The Japanese Minister, presenting letters of credence to the President, referred to the necessity for the development of Graeco-Jupnnese commercial relations. Paris, July 22. The papers, especially the Left organs, piotest against the new claims of wouldU" investors in the German121 words
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Article90 1924-07-23 9 [BKUTH TILEGKAM.] London, July 22. Boston The tanker Swift Arrow rammed the new passenger steamer Boston, bound from Boston to New York, utT I'oint Judith, Rhode Island, in fog. Four passengers were killed. The others were transferred to the boats and were picked up by the Swift90 words
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Article26 1924-07-23 9 [■XTTRB RUBOBAM.] I.oulon, July 22. Amritsar The ninth Jatha, consisting of 500 Akalis proceeding to Juitm, was arrw.ml peaceably and removed to Nabha.26 words
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Article193 1924-07-23 9 Government Asked for A Statement. [UUTSl TELEGRAM.] London, July 22. The House of Lords debated tke Indian situation on the initiative of Lord Peel, who asked for a full Government statement of policy. He especiilly drew attention to the generai con»tnutional situation and the question of applying the193 words
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Article70 1924-07-23 9 Rebels Still Reported Strong. [otrrn tit.w«*m.1 London, July 22. Washington Three thousand civilians are reported to have been killed or injured in the fighting at Sao Paulo between the federals and the revolutionists. There were no American casualties The heaviest fighting so far occurred on the night of70 words
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Article65 1924-07-23 9 [RJCUTKB TKLEGEA1L] London, July 22. Colombo The Norwegian vessel Hav has proceeded with a cargo of two machine guns, a large number of rifle* and 60 tons of ammunition, all German, consigned to Canton. The authorities were unable to confiscate the material as the manifest declares "the65 words
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Article55 1924-07-23 9 [SBOTU TZLECftAH.] London, July 22. Canada's letter to the League of Nations declining to adhere to the pact of mutual assistance .supports Mr. MacD-'nald's objections and points out ihat Canada always disapproved of the obligations involved in Article 10 of the League Covenant, while the proposed55 words
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Article52 1924-07-23 9 (UDTBB RLB0BA1L] London, July 22. Washington White House regards the Hughes declaration at the Pilgrims' dinner, that American assistance in the economic rehabilitation of Europe might be counted on, as a general statement of American international policy under the Coolidge administration. Mr. Hughes and President Coolidge discussed the52 words
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Article37 1924-07-23 9 [uvni nuoBAM.] London, July 22. Allahabad Two artillerymen visiting Peshawar Zod on Sunday were suddenly fired on from behind by an unknown assailant with an automatic pistol. Both were seriously injured. The assailant escaped.37 words
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Article48 1924-07-23 9 Yesterday afternoon a Chinese, named Leong Fan, was arrested m a coffee shop m Upper Cross Street m possession of a pistol and 28 rounds of ammunition. At the time of his arrest the pistol was loaded. The man is to be placed before the third magistrate to-day.48 words
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Article164 1924-07-23 9 Not Promoting Good Feeling. [anu tblmeul] London, July 22. Disorderly incidents following numerous decisions at the Olympic Games are creating grave doubts among British Plympic correspondents as to whether Britain will ever again compete. The Times Paris correspondent enumerates unsportsmanlike and sometimes disgraceful scenes of which he states164 words
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Article123 1924-07-23 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?, July 22. A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, at which Mr. Pledger presided, unanimously elected Mr. D. A. M. Brown as the Chamber's nominee on the Legislative Council in place of Mr. Thome, the Governor having expressed a wish to appoint123 words
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Article59 1924-07-23 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, July 22. The Public Prosecutor at Sourabaya demanded capital punishment in th» case of Macare, accused of murdering a man, woman and two children. Weltevreden, July 23. The steamer Palembantf struck a rock near Macassar last night, but was refloated under her own power with59 words
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Article339 1924-07-23 9 At the annual general meeting of the Malacca St. Andrew's Society the following office bearers were proposed, seconded and unanimously appointed for the year 1924-5. Chieftain, Mr. Cecil F. Smith Vice-Chieftain, Mr. F. P. Marshall hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Herbert Esson committee, Messrs, W. Nisbet.339 words
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Obituary55 1924-07-23 9 A Reuter cable announces the death of Sir William Abbott Herdman, C.8.E., who was professor of Natural History at Liverpool University from 1881 to 1919, and President of the British Association for 1920- In 1901-2 the deceased was sent to Ceylon to investigate the pearl oyster fisheries for the Government.55 words
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Article118 1924-07-23 9 Praise from Reuter's Chairman. [wmi tumuh] London, July 22. Sir Roderick Jones, chairman of Reuter's Agency, was entertained at luncheon by the Institute of Journalists on the occasion of the conclusion of his world tour. He dealt informally with the newspaper and journalistic position in the118 words
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Article195 1924-07-23 9 Retrial Ordered in Murder Charge. After a retirement of forty-five minutes the jury returned a verdict of not guilty by a majority of four to three against (>oh Ki»t, a Chinese coolie, who was charged at the Singapore Assizes yesterday with the murder of another coolit. Mr. Justice195 words
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Article280 1924-07-23 9 Question of Town Orchestra to Be Raised. AiL onlinaty meeting of the Municipal Cumftissioners* will be held at 2.15 on Friday. Mr. W. Dunmaii will ask Will the President let the Commissioners have a report on the position of the Johore Wfiter Scheme up to June 30 A280 words
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Article128 1924-07-23 9 The Municipal Health statement ior the week ending July 12, gives the total number of deaths as 199, representing a death rate of 26.89 per mille per annum compared with 25.27 m the preceding week and with 28.54 m the corresponding week of" last year. The chief128 words
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Article98 1924-07-23 9 In the House of Commons on July 14, replying to Sir Harry Brittain, Mr. Lunn raid that It had been arranged to throw open, at performances of <he Pageant of Empire at the Exhibition, nearly half the total accommodation of the Stadium free of charge to98 words
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Article818 1924-07-23 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, July 21. In the Carlisle Cup Handicap Mixed Doubles Mr*. Chambers and Beatty had an easy victory over Miss Holden anil Nisbet, 6 1, 6 2, and Mrs. Weir and Allen beat Mrs. Stone and Hughes, 6 3, 6—1. In the Malayan Championship818 words
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Article163 1924-07-23 9 In the Kuala Lumpur police cAirt yesterday before Mr. Stark, Mr. J. D. Dalley, of the Detective branch, charged a police constable named Sucha Singh with being m possession of an unlicensed revolver and five rounds of ammunition. Mr. Dalley said that on ipformation received he went163 words
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Article54 1924-07-23 9 The Colombo branch of the Hongkong arvi Shanghai Banking Corporation have entered into occupation of their m-w premises m Prince Street. On the occasion of the opening a reception was held by Mr. L. N. Murphy, the auent, many of the bank's clientele assembling to wish '.he Corporation good luck54 words
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Article2627 1924-07-23 9 A Brilliant and Popular Ascot. By Our Special Correspondent London, June 26. There has never been a more brilKav! Ascot than last week's in the way of popularity. It was favoured with beautiful weather, of which every <Ui racegoer took the fullest advantage. The meeting has developed quite2,627 words
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Article158 1924-07-23 10 The Alhambra makes a change of programme to-day, presenting as the main feature in the second show the right reel Albion production A Woman's Woman. It is an emotional picture, relieved by touches of clmedy, and the interest is sustained throughout. Comedies and the latest Topical Budget complete158 words
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Article162 1924-07-23 10 Intelligence was received yesterday that a fire had raged on the island of Pulau Tekong during the night of the 21st in.-uant, and early yesterday morning, and had destroyed practically the whole Chinese settlement, about 70 at tap houses and huts. The Malay settlement is162 words
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Article206 1924-07-23 10 Singapore, July 23. The price of Tin has further advanced 70s., and now stands at £245 10s. Notwithstanding (the apparent firmness of the metal, the share market is comparatively quiet and business is confined to a few of the more popular counters. Pe-. talings continue to206 words
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Article124 1924-07-23 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, July 23. Rubber. Is. 41% cents. Tin.— £24s 105.— 5121%— 150 ton*. The further advance to-day £3 10s. m the price of tin is not reflected m the share market, share prices being steady and unchanged. Johans offer at 40 cents124 words
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Article92 1924-07-23 10 Singapore, July 23. Rubber. unchanged. Tin.— £24s 10s.— up £3 10s. Mining. The market opened active and with a broadening tendency on the rise m the price of the metal. Idris 20s. 6d. xd., Souths 1 xd., Linguis 4.75, Petalings 1.49, Nawng Pets 1.60. There92 words
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Article265 1924-07-23 10 Mr. A. B. Whitecross's interesting recollections of the aborigiryils of /early Brisbane recall, observes the Brisbane Courier, the early treatment of th>j natives, which has resulted in their disappearance from all the settled districts. The American Indians are to-day actually increasing, protected and cared for265 words
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Article146 1924-07-23 10 Considerable prominence I has been given to the fact that about a dozen cases of cholera occurred on the 8.1. steamer Toesta on her last voyage froln Negapatam to the Straits. When it is considered that over 2,000 emigrants embarked at the Indian port, the fact146 words
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Article130 1924-07-23 10 Professor Gustaf Cassel writes m the (Stockholm) Svenka Dagladet on June 21 an article entitled: "England's return to gold coinage," m which he says that the proposal of the Dawes Committee that Germany will be bound to place her money on the basis of a good standard130 words
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Article583 1924-07-23 10 Indian Dancer Victimised 'Ihrou^h Drusuing. The story of how an lndi:;n nauich yirl was drugged and robbed of jewellery valuables and money to chu extent ot Rs. 72ti was disclosed in e*M vvhicii has just been "terminated uj Hie western 'magistrate, rtangoon, says chc Rangoon Gazette of583 words
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Article189 1924-07-23 10 The English people are not militarily minded, though as the late war showed they are ready enough to spring t:> arms if the country or the Empire is m dunger. Partly as a result of the reaction of tne war, and partly because the young men189 words
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125 1924-07-23 10 .The Portuguese Government is fighting for its existence. It is being attacked on the questions of an amnesty for the Air Officers recently placed under detention for insubordination, which public opinion seems to demand the decison to meet the service of foreign loans in cscudos so far125 words
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Article147 1924-07-23 10 A West End resident who had washed a lamp-glass m warm not hot water got an awful shock the other day. She was washing up the breakfast things, after having rinsed out some tumblers and other glassware, including the lampglass m question, when suddenly there was a, sharp crack m147 words
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Article601 1924-07-23 10 Kuala Lumpur Final. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 22. The Selangor Club representative, Scovell, and the Y.M.C.A. representative i'l'phan, a recently arrived Burmese, met to-day in the final of the Selangor championship to decide as to the represenxative in the Malayan championship. Thy match proved far601 words
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Article135 1924-07-23 10 The Singapore Volunteer Rifle Asscoiation are holding a Bisley meeting at the Bukit Tiniah range over the August Bank Holiday week-end (Saturday. Sunday ar.-l Monday) when a round twenty events will be got through. The shooting is open to all troops and volunteers m Malaya. There is135 words
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Article125 1924-07-23 10 We are informed that the contest between Taiho and Cowboy Reyes arranged to take place at the Happy Valiey on Friday has been cancelled. A Reuter cable published to-day mentions bad decisions at the Olympic Games, culminatnj; in the boxing, when H. Mallin, the British amateur middleweight, was fouled125 words
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Article355 1924-07-23 10 Rain Interferes with Matches. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July B. Unsettled weather prevailed when the South Africans v. Middlesex match was resumed at Lord?. Middlesex made 328 on Saturday. There was no play yt-sui-day on account of rain. The wicket was soft and easy. The South Africans made 139Reuter - 355 words
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Article129 1924-07-23 10 Th; annual cricket match, Singapore Recreation Club v. the Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A., will be played m Kuala Lumpur on August 2 and 4. The S.R.C. will leave for the Federal Capital by night Ynail on Friday August 1, and return to Singapore on the morning of August r129 words
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Article182 1924-07-23 10 Handicaps for Penang. The handicaps for the first day's racing at Penang, next Tuesday, are as follows Horses, A class. Alan L 9.12, Victroia 8.13, Genzano 8.10, Highway 8.6, Kadium 8.2, Son of Erin 7.13, Red Tape 7.11, Gin Sling 7.8. B class. First Away 9.7, Observation 9.6, Astrioo182 words
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Article164 1924-07-23 10 Malaya Cup Team Selected. The following is the side selected to represent Singapore in the Colony's first Malaya Cup match against Negri Sembilan at the Stadium ground on Saturday, August 2 Pratt (Hprlequinx) Mohamed Said (M.F.T.). and Pennefather (S.R.C.) Lee (S.C.C.), Aeria (S.R.C), and Edlin (S.C.C.) Omar (M.F.T.). Taib164 words
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Article955 1924-07-23 11 New Handbook of Valuable Information. We have received a copy of Malayan Agriculture, a handbook compiled by the Department of Agriculture, K.M.S. and S.5>. In a preface Mr. G. E. Shaw, ag. Secretary for Agriculture, says the information contained in the book was first compiled at the request955 words
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Article44 1924-07-23 11 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio. July |L The N.Y.K's coasting vessel. Malsu\Hiiia Mai-u sunk in a storm whilst on her voyage between Keeluns an I Moji. Her Ofl numbered 37 and all arc b»> IttTCd to hiivo iiorislRil.44 words
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Letter190 1924-07-23 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Ever since the Government decontrol of rice on May I, 11)21, the price of Siam No. 1 quality had remained somewhat below $10 per j>icul but until a few months ago, and up to the present hour, the prices190 words
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Article368 1924-07-23 11 Sunny Singapore as A Paradox. Among the passengers on the steamer Houtman, which ai rived at Brisbane from Singapore and Java yesterday, says the Brisbane Courier of June 28, was Mr. William Sewell, a former manager o f the Queensland National Bank at Sydney, who is iu turning368 words
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Article130 1924-07-23 11 Already acknowledged with the Chartered Bank $448.50 Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co. (2nd List)— Dr. N. H. Harrison (Johore) Frankel Bros., J. S. Nathan, W. K. Barton 5 each; Goodwill, Mrs. Aonderwysen, M. E. Robertson 3 each Mrs. Simpson, O. R. Wilson i each A. Henry, M.130 words
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Article176 1924-07-23 11 Love Making— New Style. I A novel way of winning: a sweetheart 1 was disclosed at Tottenham Police Court recently, when a boy was charged with i discrdeily behaviour. The police said that he rha.-e«l a young girl. j Boy Yes, sir, but the girl had taken my handkerchief. I176 words
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Advertisement239 1924-07-23 11 A sure TESTIMONIAL to the MERITS of the Moutrie Piano is the fact that all the Leading Schools, Colleges and Institutions in the East have selected the Moutrie in competition with the highest grade instruments. S. Moutrie Co. Ltd. Raffles Square. SINGAPORE fliensitas Cigarettes "THE ONLY INDUCEMENT There's only one239 words
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Article1037 1924-07-23 12 By our own Correspondent. Woltervreden, July 20. At the end of last week a press cable was received here announcing the death of j the fornr.or Governor-General van Heutsz, I in Switzerland, and the news has not failed to stir up again a general admiration for1,037 words
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Advertisement265 1924-07-23 13 Tea Brooke Bond tea is blended in just the right' way. The vacuum packing keeps it "just right." iJrookk BMD 1\wa Ltd., P.O. Itox 187. Calcuita. Obtainable from Hum F. A. Bastmolokbom Co., 8. The A. tade, Sinjjapore. sia Cement Oenient Borneo Sumatra llpp fM^-J tfev/ Allfc!\ Trading Co., Ltd.265 words
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Advertisement1155 1924-07-23 14 ■Tin I^^ "T— i— i^— m Assets over $."1,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straita Settlemente.) .11 OFFICE: Winchester Honae, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old J.wry, E.C. 'Ihe Company has £20,000 depoaited with the Supreme Court of England and complies1,155 words
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Advertisement394 1924-07-23 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.000.000 Capiui Paid-up Y02,000,000 Reserve Fund V 12,180,000 President K. Nakagawa, Eaq. Vice-President H. Mori, Eaq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. j T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Esaki, Eaq. D. TakiU, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. BEAD OFFICE Taipeh,394 words
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Advertisement387 1924-07-23 14 j INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. AsaeU £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. CapiUl387 words
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Advertisement300 1924-07-23 14 I i V jf The 'Allenburys' Foods or n ants are invaluable 'J^* m^^^^^- j n t j ie pr even ti on o infantile j|* diarrhoea and cholera. They ~ofy are entirely free from harmful germs, and are v quickly and simply prepared by the addition of boiling water.300 words
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Article1078 1924-07-23 15 Grand Words in Departmental English. The obiter dicta of the magisterial bench alwa'ys secure a good press, observes A-B.W. in the Times. Reporters feverishly flimsy them, and contents bills leatui them as amazing- Our London magistrates, not without guile, pop them c-ff in good time for the1,078 words
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Advertisement198 1924-07-23 15 NEAR-A-CAR HAS ARRIVED THE ECONOMY OF A MOTOR CYCLE WITH THE WEATHER PROTECTION AND COMFORT OF A CAR. 4 speed gear, clutch, kick starter and electric lights. The low centre of gravity makes skidding almost an impossibility. The mudguards and protection from oil, dust and mud are unique. DEFERRED PAYMENTS198 words
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