The Straits Times, 19 August 1925
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Title Section13 1925-08-19 1 The Straits Times No. 27,945. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1925. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement82 1925-08-19 1 OFTEN WHIPPED Nim BEATEN I MMMHMMMMMM > ♦♦4-»»»»»»»»> M »MM M ♦♦< "ARMY CLUB" I are enjoyed better because "Army Club" j I are made better and packed better 1 than any other cigarette j 1 at any price i 1 '< «>♦♦♦»♦-»»-♦♦« Sole Agents for fUL, F.M.S., 8.N.8. and82 words
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Article804 1925-08-19 2 The Florence Trial and The Sequel. The spectacle of Professor Gaetano Salvemini, Italy's leading historian, being' brought handcuffed to the Law Courts in 1 a Black Maria and placed for trial in •a iron .case like a common criminal, will be chronicled among the strangj events enacted in804 words
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Article198 1925-08-19 2 Programme of drills up to and for August 23, 1925. Wednesday, August 19, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Eurasian Co., Practice 30 yards. Malaya Command Competition 4 p.m., Bukit Timah, Ist Reinforcement and Auxiliary, Lewis Gun Classification. Thursday, August 20, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Eurasian Co., Practice 30198 words
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Advertisement210 1925-08-19 2 Fine Motor Cars FOUR AND SIX-CYLINDER. Prices from $1,500 to $4,500. F.O.R. SINGAPORE. Another Shipment due August 20, 1925. Orders are now being booked m rotation. Book your Car early to avoid disappointment. Full Particulars on Request. Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG, IPOH AND MALACCA. AFTER a210 words
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Advertisement245 1925-08-19 2 Mr BE tIHA M~s YOB* RKIK AND M QOMPJJtXIbft fl Cm h. k«rt Id *mW\ Coo- pCA B rouh. it .fr<*cta*ll) reiaofiia /£~~^^u *li roughnww" r«'ln<»«». tAn, iflf. '^T% m Irritation, .to., and .Inl'xln- IL ijul 'n-tiJ^rei/iM rtaxlats *irl M.:- y I itoio. ■rwinfvtarvl hj Uv'j. 1 M tISTN«« tO«245 words
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Advertisement103 1925-08-19 2 THE "MASTEHTONE" Portable gramophone with douLue-sprinj; motor. For camp at the beach fcr picnics and for all-around purposes. Price $45.00. SEASON CO., LTD., 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. =j| Fraser a°d Neave Ltd. M-mif acturerf of Aerated Waters, Syrup*, Squashes, Cordials and Culinary Essences of the highest quality.103 words
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Article611 1925-08-19 3 Revival of AM Otd an* Violent Controversy. It seems strange that violent eontro- versy should still be able to break out on the subject of the virtues of vegetarianism, for medically and scientifically •here is really nothing to be said, writes E. K. Knox (Evoe of Punch) in611 words
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Article343 1925-08-19 3 Dsrk Days of the Great War Recalled. Many distinguished soldiers and civil- ians were present at a luncheon in London to do honour to Baroness de la Grange, the lady who during: the war be1 can. i known as the mother of the Bri- tish343 words
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Article118 1925-08-19 3 Judge John L. Hunter, of Los Angeles, has recorded his final decision that Charles Spencer Chaplin, film comedian, is not entitled to the exclusive use of tile particular style of baggy trousers, wobbly cane, derby hat and momtache used m his screen make-up. He also ruled that118 words
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Advertisement260 1925-08-19 3 Oneida Pressed Steel Split Pulleys COMBINE ~n _B^f __k/ E_L>_(_iP^^ ir! _sl___aSv -^^^^jMnBP* __I and DURABILITY. Stock Sizes 8 ins. to 44 m«. diameter. Sol* Afut* UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporatad In ths Strait* SetUcmaata) SINGAPORE. "Mniteers" TIGER HEAD HRAND Customers are advised to inspect every kind of shoe they order260 words
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Advertisement408 1925-08-19 3 WOMEH'S FAVOURITES. Thousands of discriminating women favour Pinkettts above all others forms dt laxative medicine because they are dainty and tiny, act as gently as nature. And the same, pleasant attributes make them equally popu«r with men. To restore daily regularity, to remedy sick headaches, bilious attacks, vertigo, flatulence, to408 words
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Advertisement466 1925-08-19 3 81-MT-R SmMB KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE G«sral A«««a Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44. BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ) S.S. Katherine Park In Port M.S. Silverccdar due Aug. 29 MJS. Silverlarch due Sept. 15 S.S. Rhine Maru due466 words
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Advertisement234 1925-08-19 3 NORDDEUTSOHER LLOYI passenger service. Accommodation available (bin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment at "'i^c fares. To .*r-r #ar ivi To ortn (ontinental ports 442 Due Singapor* puLDA A 31 Not. 23 SAARBRUCKEN COBLLNZ Jan. 18 rAUrn <TVA\IVR« CAKOU S»lll,AMIliK». Limited accommodation is available234 words
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Advertisement816 1925-08-19 4 STEAMER SJUUMQS Pi? A Rriiioll Ttlilio Ct VF.-DI lllfll lllUlCl m "m Apcar Lines (Incorporated In ln«land) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES peninsular and oriental 8. if. CO. °'Vi kkNCrSrA^ t KA« i V^Ttl^HG2Sl^:*' LONDON ANU rAB EAST MAIL BBRVICB OVTWABDB FBOM LONDON UOMBWABM FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB816 words
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Advertisement726 1925-08-19 4 STEAMER SJUUMS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line »»rm AD crnvirue Trt M(UIJLAK J>bllVlClS.& 1O LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA> MARSKILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. UißmtlllPS uiidc 1 ivrnunni 4 xii» m 10/iAai nJ^oJSv^726 words
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Advertisement829 1925-08-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS *W- s»* *w-^ w W ft% LiV JL BT |l Wf M afti royal ri sssjss^ns ot baiavu CNOTR CONTRACT WITH THE NET IIERI.ANDS INDIA COVERNMKNT. Telephone No. 36»<, with aub-connection. to Pa k»age, Freight, Tranahipment, Marine Depta., anJ Manager's l)e»k. REPRESENTATIVE for Sirißapore and Slraits Settlements of829 words
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Advertisement524 1925-08-19 5 STEAMER SHOWS Ellcrman Bucknall StcatnsKiD Co., Ltd. wri»VMUAa&mA|aV W. 5 m^t,«»* (Incorporated In England) I—^^ II n I rnUIU 99 I lUr "i ELLERMAN LINE Passenger and Freight Service* TQ UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG tia. CITY OP MAORTn m«524 words
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Advertisement681 1925-08-19 5 STEAiER SAttJWGS FF BJjjj EL c ggg" line with s. s. Co., ltd. cir^p.,.^ t. JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW TORE and BALTIMORE n.suß.r panama. FROM NEW YORK Bteaater Da* S'pora Route For !S hall &fo IZI V&Z SSSX Por BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE Steamer Dam Spore Route For681 words
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Advertisement594 1925-08-19 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BurnsJPhilp him F Or sydney, mSfis^^iAVA, darwin Thursday island and Brisbane Regular monthy sailing by the well known steamers MARELLA (7378) tons) and MONTORO (S.ooo tons). c.bil. h %r^x MM e AS.\^hh^r.w"l AaitralUMARELLA A N^P BAlL^^nnn MARELLA Aug. 28 MONTORO Sept. 80 ffi §S fe^ SSSiT*. I t£%594 words
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Advertisement461 1925-08-19 6 9 SURINA THEATRE Inr VATT 1 North Bridge Road. AKr VIIII A TO Ml HI mv, iuu n n n, ol hrn. Jrw<l> FAILURE Tw^urs,, IN LOVE? IN BUSINESS? HFAHWINnQ Sky 2=4? affiUl-.Ta ffiUl-.T ffS^UlfflS Business Squally? Rain or Shine, Starring House Peters TmsrAiRWEA^EA^RK J^^JfiZ? 4t Gfliefy Cinema H_SKTii^JSSi L461 words
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Advertisement405 1925-08-19 6 PftUCEBAV CINEMA S CO., LIMITED f Commencing Tuesday, Auguit 18, 1925. In the Second Show at 9.1.". p.m. international news n.. 95. the eagles talons U,h Epd. DODGING T^E^oVpiß^OßS.'" f Epd. THE INFERNO SHADOWS OFJBB NORTH Mo.nt.m Ju.L *!ih wuii. m 9mmm*. THE aSvenTIIrS"OF* 1 TARZAn" THEEP^2ey?l?.Tu^s,2(? nFB^ RZAN w405 words
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Advertisement156 1925-08-19 6 > THIS WEEK is HOUSE WEEK AT WHITEAWAY'S BARGAIN SALE Household Drapery Soft Furnishings, Crockery, Hardware and Glass at Greatly Reduced Prices Z3* You can save money by shopping now. f -n Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. (Incorporate in Kn*Und.> SINGAPORE. "Marconiphone" WIRELESS RECEIVING SETS IN STOCK Manufactured by .MARCONI'S WIBELE8S156 words
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Article131 1925-08-19 7 FIXTTItES. Wrdnrsday, Ausnst 19 Hilih \Vliter. 11.2 a.m., 10.19 p.m. Football. Div. II li.T.F.f. v. Sussex 11, Stadium. Polo Harms Cup. Thursday, August 2f> RU Water, 11.27 a.m., 10.53 p.m. 11.1. lioiiK.wHrd mail closes. Ml Funiit-I kcSMWard mnil. Friday, Aucust 21 Hi(th Wnter. 11*1 am., 11.2 C131 words
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Article162 1925-08-19 7 WV.ini-silay. August 19. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEl'I'U. HARBOUR. Matt w Spring, Andrmv. Bata, GroniogM Oil Wharf >'■>. Coal Wharf Nil at.ssei.s in MR dock. Tanjonc I'agar Rhi-iT.- Wharf !>. li Marti All.irt Dwk K»ta Hari Victoria Dock Klo'.it Krpprl llarhnur Kinit's Dock162 words
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Article194 1925-08-19 7 To-day. KM* and BilUtoa (SI Mcrgl 3 p.m. Southern nnii We tern India i Tara I 3 p.m. S<l«t Pandjang, Benffcalta, Si«k and Pak:in B I p.m. Malacca (Ban What! Hin) Ip.m. Bliajoe, Pangkal Pinang and liilliton i Edcndale i i P-m. Jh\h, Soulh-Wi it Sumatra, SouthBorn<194 words
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Article40 1925-08-19 7 By MMa »atri» lohaii ric Witt Kashmir Hleap riunburu Ufl S'pore July 8 July 10 July 17 July 17 July tt July U Arrd. London Aug. S Aug. S Au(. 8 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Aug. 1740 words
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Article34 1925-08-19 7 On the an '<( Ins departure from India Sir OccfTn-y Clnrke. Dircitor-Gcneral of "il Tckr.r:iph>, whu has mtykl thr I'ostal Di-partnu-nt for 22 years, reMalril ii);iiiv little kimwn facts concerning the rajniAcationi <>fa gnat mKanisatin.34 words
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Article236 1925-08-19 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, August 19. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 15/32 Demand 2/4 6/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 21/32 On New York, Demtnd 56T4 Private 90 d/i 68* On France, Bank T. T. 1,150 On India, Bank T. T. 155 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 294 p.c. prem.236 words
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60 1925-08-19 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot Spot sopt. Sept. Dct-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Ian. -March Jan.-March Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1.22 LS8V4 1.20 1.21 1.14 1.15 1.01 1.03 Tone of Market Firm. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet60 words
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Article243 1925-08-19 7 Iysue Val. Pd. Buyers Sollcrs El £1 Asam Kumbang 49/6 50/6 cd. 1 1 Batanij Padang 0.67 hi 0.72* 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.39 1.42 ft El fl Idris Hydraulics 41/G 42'1 1 Johnn Tin 0.5:J 0.50 10/- 10/- Kampon? 48/6 50/El £1 Kamunting Tin 37/- 58/.0 10 Kinta243 words
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Article127 1925-08-19 7 11 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.7.6 tO 10 Central Engines 4.60 5.50 II a K. Smelting Co. 11.40 11.C0 >/-5/- Elec. Tramway 2/9 3'9nom [0 10 Fraser Neave 51.00 52.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 200.00 205.00 .00 KM) Katz Bio?, del 140.00 160.00 L0 10 Mexican F.aele 10/3127 words
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Article109 1925-08-19 7 Issue Vat Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Lng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pit Spore Electric Tramway, 6 p.c. 8C £350,000 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 par 10 p.c pn> Spore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1907 11,900,000 24 p.c. dis-pai Spore Municipal 41!4 1 p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 2tt109 words
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Article375 1925-08-19 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day s Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allcnby (SI) 2.30 2.40cd. 2.35 2.45cd. Alor (Jajah ($1) l.r.0 1.70xd. 1.C5 1.75cd. A. Hitam ($5) 15.V) 16.50 15.00 16.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.80 0.85 0.80 0.90 Amal. Malev ($2) 2.90 8.1(1 2.90375 words
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Advertisement21 1925-08-19 7 MS. FALSTRIA n.nvrd iinU di.-«ehttrKed her cargo at S.H.& Godoun 30. TIIF KAST ASIATIC CO.. LTD. lii.'iiriMMMl.cl 111 |l. ■nni.uk I21 words
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Advertisement42 1925-08-19 7 Make sure of your snapshots Ask for Kodak Film Kodak Film is unequalled in speed. No other film allows so much latitude for errors in exposure, and no other film keeps so well under trying conditions. Kodak Film "never lets you jdown."42 words
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Advertisement607 1925-08-19 7 NOTICE is iieivbv civnn thut She abovo Trade Ua k ths »u:ieriy of t'u- Naajraaa Brothers Tobacco Comnany. Limited, carryinjf on business al No. 181, South Bridge Road, Si re, and is used bf them la connection with cigarettes known, as the Mo Shone Cigarettes." m.'.nufnctured nnd sold hy then607 words
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Advertisement309 1925-08-19 7 THE KUALA KANGSAR PLANTATIONS CO., LTD. (Incorporated i:i the X.M.S.I E. FORREST. Esq. I Will anyone knowing of the whereabouts of the above mentioned gentleman or of his next of kin communicate with the undersigned. HARRISONS, BAKER CO., LTD. Secretaries. Penang, S.S., August IT, IMS. AUCTION SALE of valuable teak309 words
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Miscellaneous73 1925-08-19 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kundan;: Kerhau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 2t hours ending at Midnight on Auxust 1>-. 1SJ'». Max. (had* t.mpm.luri' 87 .8 F. Min. shmlr umper.-.t.ir. 74 F. Mrini ihade temperature 79.CF. Max. sun rmdUUon 147 F. Min. !;rass radiation 71 F. h™ temparatun M73 words
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Obituary76 1925-08-19 8 TAN.—On Friday. August 7, 1925, at 12.3. p.m., at No. 397, Beach Riril, Tan Hon: Thane, at the age of 72. He leaves e;gn sons, Ton Khenc Tin, Tan Kheng Suan Tan Thoh Tay, Tsn Seng Tay, Ton Koi Cheong, Tan Si ok Tay, Tan Boon Tay an Tan76 words
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Article45 1925-08-19 8 Rt'latives and Friends are informed that Mr: Ung Choon Seng passed away on Sunday August 16, UK, at Pulo Buknm. Her N mains will arrive at Jardine Sieps, Kepp. Road, on Saturday, at 10 a.m., from whenc the funeral will proceed to Bukit Brown.45 words
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1067 1925-08-19 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19. OPIUM REVENUE Tin- m'st important matters m the order, of the day for the Legislative Counci. meeting next Monday are the resolution.which stand m the name of Mr. Fountney and have reference to the provision of i reserve against the day when local revenui1,067 words
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Article56 1925-08-19 8 A tea party was given to Mr. K. S Coomarasamy, on his retirement from the service, by the subordinate officers of the General Manager's office, at the Railway Institute, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday. Mr. J. M. Le Prince, the President, made a short speech and presented a souvenir to Mr.56 words
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Article82 1925-08-19 8 At noon yesterday, a ricksha was proceeding towards Tanjong Pagar along Anson Road, with a European passenger, with a heavy lorry following behind. When abreast of the Boustead Institute, notwithstanding that the lorry-driver had the remainder of the road entirely to himself, the lorry struck the ricksha, smashing it and82 words
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Article20 1925-08-19 8 There will be a fancy dress dance m the Cinema, Tanjrlin, on September 5, from 7.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.20 words
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Article19 1925-08-19 8 Perak River Valley Tin Company ha.« declared a second interim dividend of 5 per cent, payable on September 18.19 words
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Article25 1925-08-19 8 A new colonisation scheme is being planned m view oil the decision that the Andaman Islands shall no longer be used as a penal settlement.25 words
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Article25 1925-08-19 8 Mr. A. Cavendish addressed a meeting at Penangr of the Government Servant j' Thrift and Loan Society on the meaning and aims of co-operative societies.25 words
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Article31 1925-08-19 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for india and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 $100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 $100.31 words
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Article31 1925-08-19 8 At a general meeting held on Wednesday evening last week, ifc was decided to •lose the Siliau Club on some date m the near future. This Club was started m 1011.31 words
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Article28 1925-08-19 8 According to our Penang correspondent, ,lye out of the 17 competitors who atempted to walk round Penang Island on Sr.nday finished the 40 miles m 9 hours < mins.28 words
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Article31 1925-08-19 8 Messrs. Kennedy, Burkill and Co., Pcnang, inform us that the Ulu Piah Company, Ltd., will pay a third interim dividend <,t 5 per cent, for the current /car on August 27.31 words
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Article32 1925-08-19 8 Several schemes are being put forward for the building of a stadium which will provide a central home for football and athletics m Calcutta. The site suggested is m Park Street extension.32 words
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Article31 1925-08-19 8 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Pcnang. advise receipt of a telegram from the Soon taries of Val Dor Rubber Estate;, Ltd., advising the declaration of an interim dividend of 5 per cent.31 words
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Article35 1925-08-19 8 The Prao correspondent of the Siam Observer writes :—The logging railway of ;he East Asiatic Company has been m •pciation for some time and trains of logs m being drav.n to the liver by elephants.35 words
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Article35 1925-08-19 8 The Portuguese transport Gill Eannes li-ft yesterday afternoon for Macao direct. Her arrival there with troops, following .-I'-sely on the wake of the sloop Republica, < hould be a welcome addition to the pin;on of Macao.35 words
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Article37 1925-08-19 8 A debate on the subject, Is Profit-shar-ing a cure for Labour troubles will be ield at the Straits Chinese Reading Club, (branch of CCA.) Prinsep Street, tomorrow at 8.15 p.m. All interested m .his subject are welcome.37 words
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Article42 1925-08-19 8 The latest issue of the Journal of the Singapore Society of Architects, m »ddi:ion to several technical articles, contains a good deal more on the Registration luestion, with special reference to the opposition of surveyors and engineers who consider their interests prejudiced.42 words
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Article68 1925-08-19 8 On the night of the 14th hat. Mr. D. P. Kennieson shot a female black panther, measuring: 5 ft. 6 m., on the rtnub Road about six miles from the Gap. The panther's mate was not far off and chased Mr. Kennieson for some way along the road until he68 words
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Article63 1925-08-19 8 At about 10 p.m. on the 11th instant, a fire broke out at the Malacca Pier, opposite Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co.. Ltd The local force, comprising the C.P.0., Chief Inspector Leonard, Inspectors Hemsworth and Lisamer, of the Fire Brigade, were soon on the spot and put the fire tmder63 words
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Article66 1925-08-19 8 Owing to the detention at Saigon of the Jules Michelet, which relieves the Jules Ferry as the flagship, and Contre Amira! Basirc as the successor of Contre Amiral frochot, as Commander-in-Chief of the French Naval Division m the Far East, t is probable the Jules Ferry will be a little66 words
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Article73 1925-08-19 8 Our Pcnang correspondent telegraphs that corporal 45 and police constables 425 and 418 were fined respectively $25, $15 and $30, on a charge of giving false evidence m a loitering case at Victoria Pier also that for failing to stop his car after he had knocked down a womun and73 words
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Article65 1925-08-19 8 The widow of Dr. Pentlnnd, who practised m Gower Street, Blcomsbury, has been awarded £8.000 tc herself and £4 000 on behalf of her two little sons m a High Court action against firms of butchers and blouse manufacturers whost motor vehicles collided. One of the car« mounted the pavement65 words
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Article100 1925-08-19 8 Father Klang" writes to the Malay Mail as follows :—My function is to keep Kuala Lumpur free from floods. When heavily laden with flood water 1 overflow my banks and occupy all space available within my hoiizon. The second mile Klang bridge cramps my flood flow, consequently my practice hitherto100 words
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Article97 1925-08-19 8 A Bordeaux messa-re says :—Four men brandishing revolvers broke into a furniture factory m the hope of seizin? 120,000 francs, the weekly pay-roll. They fired at the employees, who tried to disarm them, wounding three, and then bolted, firing as they ran. A railwayman who barred the bandits' passage across97 words
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Article512 1925-08-19 8 The engagement is announced of Nancy, second daughter of Mr. Alan Dennys, and Mr. K. E. Watson of Sandilands, Buttery and Co., Penang. The engagement is announced between Mr. H. W. Rickeard, planter, Johore, and Miss Kathleen Tomble, niece of Mr. W. H. Bredin, Hongkong and Shanghai512 words
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Article45 1925-08-19 8 From Holland and Germany, by Prin* der Nedertanden, dv? at Singapore 5 p.m. to-day. From China and Japan, by Kitori Mam, due at Singapore to-morro\y. From Europe (London mails despatrh.-vl July 30) by Teesta at Pening <i a.m. on Friday, the 21st instant.45 words
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Article289 1925-08-19 8 A second edition of Mr. Ashley Gibson'; well known book on Ceylon, Cinnamon and Frangipanni," has quite recently been issued and is now on sale, (price $5 plus .!0 cents for postage,) at the Malay Hail Office, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Giliaon made many excursions m the world's289 words
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Advertisement21 1925-08-19 8 yuulwu j j ayarUs- I ii I Mwreme i British American Tobacco Co. (Straits) ltd. (Incorporated m England) KEPPEL ROAD, SINGAPORE.21 words
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Advertisement51 1925-08-19 8 On Other Pages. PuK«. Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping add the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Reuter Telegrams 0 Death of Mr. M. J. Upcott 'J Chief Secretary Secretary of State's Communique 9 Charge Against Broker 9 Sporting Intelligence 10 Correspondence 10 Trade of British Malaya 10 Lool Shire Market51 words
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Article461 1925-08-19 9 Preparation for Conclusive Attack. Marshal Petain Loaves for The Front. [reuter telegram.] London, August 18. Paris Lc Journal's Fez correspondent states that Marshal Petain will arrive in Morocco shortly to direct the military operations in agreement with Marshal Lyautey and General Naulin. L'Echo de Paris states thatReuter - 461 words
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Article80 1925-08-19 9 [reuter telegram.] London, August 18. Berlin A decided lack of confidence in Edmund Stinnes is expressed in the statement of the group of banks liquidating the Stinnes concern, which refuse to come to the rescue of the Aga Motor Works while Stinncs exercises an influence in them.Reuter - 80 words
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Article41 1925-08-19 9 [reuteb tllegram.] London, August 18. Batavia The Italian airman, Col. de limdo, ha.-, arrived at Menado on his flight »o Japan. (Atieta's Service.) Batavia, August 19. Col. do. Pinedo left Menado at ten o'clock this morning for Manila.41 words
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Article224 1925-08-19 9 Hostile Action by Canton Government. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 18. Canton The Chinese authorities have drawn up rules with regard t> coastal navigation providing that steamers of any nationality except British and Japanese are allowed to run to and from any ports provided they omit Hongkong. All steamersReuter - 224 words
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Article96 1925-08-19 9 Settlement of the Belgian Terms. [REUTKR TELEGRAM.] London, August 18. Washington A final agreement has been reached for funding the Belgian war debt to America. Under the agreement the sum of $171,000,000 lent to Belgium during the war will be refunded duriiie: a period of 62 years withoutReuter - 96 words
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Article100 1925-08-19 9 [reuter telegram.] London, August 18. Paris The Socialist Party Congress psssed a unanimous resolution declining responsibility for the Moroccan adventure," and demanding peace a* early as possible, recognition of tne independence of the Riff and rectification of the Riff frontiers in the- latter' s favour, but while rejectingReuter - 100 words
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Article105 1925-08-19 9 [reuter telegram.] London, August 18. Buenos Aires The gala banquet at Government Palace was numerously attended, the gathering including Government and civic authorities, diplomats and other prominent persons. President Alvear, toasting the Prince, said his visit afforded a wonderful opportunity to draw closer the historic bondsReuter - 105 words
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Article32 1925-08-19 9 Although so far on a strictly limited settle, dengue, which affected about 300,000 of the population of Calcutta two years ago, is reported to have again made its appearance m the city.32 words
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Obituary594 1925-08-19 9 Well-known Member Of Singapore Bar. We much regret to record the death of Mr. M. J. Upcott, senior partner in the legal firm of Messrs. Drew and Napier, which is announced in a cable received from home. The late Mr. Upcott, who was only594 words
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Article39 1925-08-19 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 18. Geneva Sixty cases consigned to Japan and declared to contain watches and clocks were opened by the authorities, who discovered morphia valued at Fr.70,000. The police are searching f)r the real owners.Reuter - 39 words
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Article39 1925-08-19 9 [reuter telegram) London, Aigust 18. Washington Mr. Hoover urges coun-ter-action against the foreign monopoly m rubber, coffee, potash and ntrates and advocates an enactment pernitting the importers to combine to contnl markets m buyers' interests.Reuter - 39 words
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Article39 1925-08-19 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM. London, Auyuvt 19. New York The Anglo-Antrican Oil Company have purchased, 4 a price estimated at $8,000,000, from the PanAmerican Petroleum Transport Company the entire outstanding capitll of the British Mexican Petroleum Cdnpany. IReuter - 39 words
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Article51 1925-08-19 9 The increase m crime m Paris suburbs was discussed at the Municipal Council. It was stated that burglaries had increased from 855 m 191 to 1,339 m 1924. The prefect of police said that the police force was too small and that 2,500 more men were required Idequately to protect51 words
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Article1863 1925-08-19 9 Mr. Peck's Evidence in Joseph Case. M. E. Joseph, formerly a well-known broker in Singapore, was cfu-.rged in tha District Court yesterday at the instance of Mr. F. C. Peck with criminal breach of Must in respect of 2,000 shares in the Bukit Jelutong Rubber Estate, 4,000 in1,863 words
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Article65 1925-08-19 9 Chinese with Five Convictions Sentenced. A Chinese named Tan Jit Seng charited in the Second Police Court this morninf? with cheating thre« different persons. The prosecution alleged that the accused offered to find employment for several younj? Chinese, but gave them the slip after obtaining money65 words
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Article167 1925-08-19 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tckio. August 17. It is reported from Shanghai that 2.000 employees of the General Post Office have struck. Storm m kansai District. A violent storm which passed over the Kansai district caused a lot of damage m many parts to167 words
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Article28 1925-08-19 9 Latest statistics reveal a remarkable recovery by Germany of her trade with India. For the official year 1924-25 the total imports from Geimany into Calcutta exceeded 354 lakhs.28 words
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Article377 1925-08-19 9 Statement by Secretary Of State. Local Rumours of Changes Confirmed. With reference to comments t!iat have appeared recently in the local pn rumours of impending administrative changes in the Feder:.te<l Malay States, the following announcement is made with the authority of the Secretary of Stats for the377 words
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Article98 1925-08-19 9 American Girl Makes Plucky Attempt. [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, August 18. Boulogne Gertrude Ederle, the seventeen year old American woman champion, started this morning to swim the Channel, accompanied by a tug equipped with wireless on behalf of an American and Caindian newspaper syndicate, the newspapers of whichReuter - 98 words
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Article99 1925-08-19 9 Escaping Thieves I*a\e Trail Of Notes. While an Indian coolie was walking along Wuterlo Street yesterday with $117 in notes and cash, which he intended to deliver to the Cattle Trading: Company in Snnjrei Road, he wis stabbed by two •Chinese, who relieved him of the money99 words
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Article72 1925-08-19 9 Kitz Angerstcin, who was tried at Lmiburjr on a charge of committing i i^'ht murders, has been sentenced to death eight times over, deprived of civic rights for the remainder of his life, and refuse! the exercise of the right to appeal. Angerstein's solicitors have decided to present a petition72 words
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Article45 1925-08-19 9 Rumours of momentous happenings m Tibet are once more current m Calcutta. It is said that several military have been degraded that the conflict between the military and the Teligiou.i authorities has reached a critical stage and that a raid by Chinese i.s imfa) feared.45 words
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Article698 1925-08-19 10 Hobbs' Second Century At Tannton. [Router Telegram.] London, August 19. At Tiiunton Somerset beat Surrey by ten wickets. The home county batted first and Hindi- 107, Young making !>K and Lockton Jaking four wickets for 36. Their second l. tal wns .!74, Hunt making 59, Young 71, and McBryanReuter - 698 words
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Article292 1925-08-19 10 To-day's Match. The match which will decide leadership of Ihc second division of the S.F.A. league will be played at the Stadium this afternoon, starting at five o'clock. The Oriental Telephone F. C. and the Royal Sussex II are the rivals, both having twelve points, and the teams will292 words
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Article204 1925-08-19 10 S.C.C. tournament. Yesteiday'3 results C Singles. Major R. C. Sayers beat G. S. Lovttt, 7—5, 6—2. C. B. Hecker v. C. E. Brooke, unfinished. W. H. Palerave beat J. K. Carr, 6—3, 4_6, 6 1. A. G. Hay beat R. M. Pearce, 7—5, 6—2. R. H. Gale beat204 words
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Article674 1925-08-19 10 between second and third. Time 1 min. R sees. Tote $18 8, 9, 10. Race 9. Horses, Class B. (Race Course). 1. SUNSPRITE, Hobbs 8.12. 2. OBSERVATION, Matnoor 9. Won by a length and a half. Time 1 min. 54 sees. Tote $7. Handicaps for To-morrow. Race 1. Ex-Griffin674 words
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Article34 1925-08-19 10 The Royal Singapore Yacht Club announces that the re-sail of the first race for the Boden Kloss Cup will tske place on Sunday, start 10 a.m. Handicaps and course same a* last Sunday.34 words
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Article292 1925-08-19 10 Successful Competition for Malacca District. During the past two weeks a series of Drill and Games competitions have been held for all the vernacular schools in the Malacca district. The competitions were run on lines similar to those in Singapore and practically all the vernacular schools,292 words
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Article128 1925-08-19 10 The committee beg to acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions. Previously acknowledged $1,850; Messrs. Tan Quee Eng $200 Khoo 800 Gay $100 Chew Lai Hoe $50 Ong Boon Chong, Tan Swee Eng and Ong Kiam Guan $30 each Mr. Chua Hock Chye, A Friend T.128 words
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Article211 1925-08-19 10 Singapore, August 19. Rubber. London 3s. 4d. Quiet. Local $1.22. Tin.— (London £259 ss. Local $130',i (125 tons sold). Rubbers. Mentakabs have buyers at ;37 with sellers at 39 cents. Tambalaks have buyers at I.l* with sellers at 1.22. Brogas have sellers at 1.25 buyers bidding211 words
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Article210 1925-08-19 10 Singapore, August 19. Tin.— £2s9 ss. down IC3. Local $130.50 tons 125. Rubber— 3s. 4d. up 'id. Local $1.22. Rubbers. With the strong forward position of the commodity shares have a firmer tendency. Jeram Kunntans have made 1.07, with further buyers. Craigieleas have buyers at 1. 12210 words
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180 1925-08-19 10 Singapore, August 10. Rubber,— .is. 4d. up >4d. Local $1.22. Tin. C59 5s. down 10s. Local 125 tons at fi:!fi' Rubber shares have fair enquiries at improvirp quotations. Mining stocks arc on the fuiet side with no features of interest. Indtfstitals and180 words
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Article130 1925-08-19 10 Port Swettenham jjrobably experienced one of the most strenuous weeks m its history during the period from the 10th to the 15th inst., says the Malay Mail, the i followijg ocean-going steamers Stec I 1 Travellr, Celtic Prince, Enggano, Benvenue, 'Eurrfseus, Glentalloch, Meriones, Pfalz, Glenamoy, Phemius, Tara, FalstrU,130 words
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Letter296 1925-08-19 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The time has come when a little more control over tramway traffic is desirable. In your issue of to-day's date appeared a report of another street accident m Geylang. On the same day a tram on the Serartgoon line became296 words
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Article225 1925-08-19 10 Carolina Guards Flog Men To Death. Disclosures recalling the slave days «re made by a. special commission which has been inquiring into conditions in two North Carolina prison camps, where convicts are hired out as roadnvakers, a custom not uncommon in the South. Following sentences on two225 words
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Article283 1925-08-19 10 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3, held on August 12 included the following Decided that the suggested creation of a special committee to deal with Public Parks and Open, Sp:.ccs is unnecessary, it being noted that public grounds come within the purview of Committee No.283 words
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Article46 1925-08-19 10 The Surma Theatre U presenting three Jewel productions m one programme. Head Winds, featuring House Peters, Hook and Ladder, with Hoot Gibson, and Love and Glory. There will hp a special matinee M Smliimlhv and :i half prirv matinee of other pictures on Sunday.46 words
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Article572 1925-08-19 10 Pirates Who are Retarding Development. Lord Gainford's estimate that about ten million men, women ami children l;.-t,n, either regularly or occasionally, to the varied programmes radiated from tho stations of the British Bro.uk isting Company, suggests the character of the revolution which has taken place in our social572 words
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Article259 1925-08-19 10 The New Street Regulations In London. The new draft regulations just issued by the Ministry of Transport spell the (loom of the sandwichman. As regards p.dvertisements, the regulations state No picture, print, board, placard, or notice shall, for the purpose of advertisement, be carried or distributed in259 words
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Article36 1925-08-19 10 Bukit Timah.— l3,624 lbs. Brunei United Plantations.— l7,o:l9 lbs. Changkat Serdang.— 2o,so4 lbs. Haytor.— l6,3oo lbs. Indragiri.— oS,:t;U lbs. Lunas.— 29,6oo lbs. Nyalag.— 2o,o23 lbs. Titpah.— :!o,72'> lbs. Ulu Pandan (Singapore).— B,44s lbs.36 words
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Article67 1925-08-19 10 The British film which depict* the famous British exploit at Zeebrugge is having a successful run at the Victoria Theatre. The chief features of an excellent picture have already been described, but it should be emphasised that it is a film which all should see. It is67 words
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Advertisement133 1925-08-19 10 Trade of British Malaya. Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. The following is a comparative statement of the total value. of Foreign Merchandise, excluding Parcel Post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1924 and 1925. IMPORTS. EXPORTS. Increase Increase 1924 1925 Decease 1924 1925 Decrease (in133 words
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Article625 1925-08-19 11 An American Innovation that Ik Doomed. We have adopted many original an'l striking innovations from Americ.i, thai lund of energy and invention, writes < intra m the Morning Post. We copy their labour-saving devices m our household.-. M eeatett their drinks, ieex. anJ st»!i-.<|s m our kitchens we625 words
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Article350 1925-08-19 11 QUEEN'S DOLLS HOU SE. iVimanent Honir ;it Windsor (astle. I lie Queen's Dolls' House, which has ;tln;:dy done handsome service in the cause of charity, has at last found a pt-rniunent home from which it will continue its benev •lent mission. The place selected for its fixed abode is appropriately350 words
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Article56 1925-08-19 11 A hill has passed the Bombay L«jrislulivi- Council whereby it is math- ilVgal for any club tu sill liquor without a licence iiiul Hie (Jovernment is enabled, to obtain a fuller control over the con- 1 sumption ..f foreign liquor. It is rst;mat••'I that the measure will iticreax" priv e<56 words
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Article525 1925-08-19 11 Valuable Work of the Association In 1925. The annual report of the Borstal As»oI cation, which is issued under the title Borstal in 1925," shows that during the year ju-t ended 544 boys and 79 girls have been discharged to the care of thr association, which has ulso525 words
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Article250 1925-08-19 11 American Sailor Averts A I'anic. The prompt action of a sailor off one I of the visiting: warships was probably responsible for preventing a panic I among the 1,500 to 2,000 people who I were in the Capitol Picture Theatre at Melbourne when a fire broke out250 words
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Article241 1925-08-19 11 Twice Convicted for Another's Crimes. Of all the cases tried by Sir Forrest Fulton, the Recorder of London, whose death occurred in mail week, that of the I Norwegian Adolf Beck is likely to be I longest remembered. He wai Common Serjeant at the trial in March, 1896,241 words
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Advertisement201 1925-08-19 11 THE CHOICE of the discriminating Artists and the Great Majority Moutrie Pianos m tone, touch, finish and general construction. MOUTRIE Pianos are of "Unquestioned Excellence." Call or write for our Descriptive Ari Catalogue. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. HELLESEN DRY CELL IGNITION BATTERY HELLESEN DRY CELL&are reputed everywhere201 words
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Advertisement292 1925-08-19 11 Raffles Hotel TeL No. 2920. GUEST NIGHT, Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. N.B. Evening Dress Essential for Dancing. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. GRILL ROOM "m™"*™^ Now nndcr the ■upervUion of an vniww expert foreign caterer. New LfcON. H. YAYMEN, It carte suggestion* 1 1 Maoagvr.292 words
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Article1142 1925-08-19 12 PLOT AGAINST HOBBS Why The Kennington Oval Was Burgled. I am in a position to-day to throw light on a very mysterious affair, writes A. G. G«rdiner in The Star. I refer to the recent burglarly at Kennington Oval. The newspaper accounts of that incident were extremely meagre and unsatisfying.1,142 words
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Advertisement667 1925-08-19 12 Bggigs •=^==a—~-***^l**a—~-***^1** /^Sfe\ ((I'M m^m VK^S^f^vay >^|goj-p^ I ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF The New Eight Cylinder Hupmobile WHEN the Kupp Motor Car their wonderfulFotirCylinderwhicti Corporation with its vast re- year after year has added to itslaureU Features sources and traditions for building for dependable service under all 99H pound balanced667 words
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Advertisement352 1925-08-19 12 CHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE va'u*^e town anc* country At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s sale-room, No. 30 Chulia on Wednesday, August 26, 3?**. JTJSRff and house known as ,No. 52, Mohamed Sultan Road, off River Valley Road, Singapore, area 1,672 sq. ft. (Messrs. Chan Eber, Solicitors). Lot 2.352 words
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Advertisement257 1925-08-19 13 /liflk^9 4^^ vUSJbf^^^Sw^k '■'Hi I I '(!f''/liBFl Am every dose ft! F^TVife of Hall's Wine l--2rrttl «fer Hall's Wine is a t^W&Bffi I great tonic m every i?'|l y* case of weaknesL ¥^BfiJ^^^fi^^^^^^V/^/MBBri^ l* nerves builds up your Hm' "s^Bs*^ strength all round. mMki.mr Take Hairs wine if you are257 words
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Advertisement160 1925-08-19 13 lit? iiuiim sji W D H 0 WII IS Stands for excellency m the j production of cigarettes. j 111 1 It is worth while trying their fICW Brand. HIGH CLASS VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. I I k> *J which you can obtain for 8O CentS per till OF 50. UKITISH AMERICAN160 words
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Advertisement2021 1925-08-19 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester Home, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE «Z. Old Jewry, £C. The Company hai 220,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England aid compile* with the British Life Assurance Companies2,021 words
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Advertisement610 1925-08-19 14 FORD OWNERS m|^ Do you realise that one tWwS cylinder misfiring means fj more than 25% waste of petrol, JM— •SsjL more than 25% loss of pow«r, l^ and greatly increased wear m uniI versal joints, back axle and tyre*. Avt/id misfiring by fitting the %m fyfljjl^ PLUG for FORDS610 words
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Advertisement576 1925-08-19 14 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS On uml from August 2:t. KM, a new time table will be brought into operation. The following are the principal altcra tions The Down day mail from t'enang will leave at TJI a.sa. •"> minutes earlier, Ipoh at LM p.m.- 1 minutes earlier. The Down night576 words
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Article1200 1925-08-19 15 The London Fisherman Goes North. Th« telegram which arrived about < o'clock said, Come straight to the river have your waders handy." Of course, everything 1 had been carefully pack'J •arly in the morning, so that there should be no delay in pushing off for the 7.30 at1,200 words
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Advertisement195 1925-08-19 15 Gar Buyers Ask Yourselves VCin the car you intend buying be maintained for •^p| M^%tk vdll it ho relied upon to get vjdll it be serviced anywhere %A OQS r atanyt"*? <y\,\J7J Lail it be resold easily and at a good price 3.11(1 last but not least—can it be purchased195 words
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Advertisement299 1925-08-19 15 Power- Beauty- Com fort TT^OWER to sweep along from Comfort for every person over JL 2 miles an hour to well over every road there is ample 60 miles in top gear power room in the spacious body. Balto master any hill power to loon tyres, improved spring pull through299 words
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Advertisement282 1925-08-19 16 J3* n t^aiisi S^aSOJS^ Patronized by Royalty. The least money your parse can afford will guy you the daintiest Ornament Ul n- JJ MiamnnH and LllalllUllU allll A niti IniPfAllOl.l! iKI (IKWnIIKI W Will WV II W V *U mno» -nJalu m t^ newest modeia OI particularly Sniari acsigns of282 words
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Advertisement306 1925-08-19 16 LatCX Cups JAPANESE AO TV CjLjLj AS TfiT'Al MTArti? xjU^Alj OIAUCj. n^rrfrmm FLAT fx?™., AND HA LF LU.MUW, feHAf ALL SIZES FOR immediate or FUTURE DELIVERIES, wnriDIUU IV\7ITPn ENQI IKILb INVITLI). SMS. LL Mill Cflfl Ltt R]M n HirH STPFrT «ir »iS?p SINGAPORE. rUMUrmiUn nnni/C ENGINEeRInG BOOKS n.ndhook for Electrical306 words
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Advertisement492 1925-08-19 16 LAND AND HOUSES. TO" LET, rubber treating factory, 16, Mar%^M^i\*ttJ^ t ,/?a^n S^c^ age, tennis court and servants' quarters. Entry October *PP>y <L Kobinson Road "t»>» Ark XTr» T r»rkn¥XTr« BOARD AND LODGING. ROOMS TO LET~~B2, Waterloo Street. ~nnnvv~7T'^n i^Tka—„„„ n p. ROOMS at 13 Lloyd Rd.. cor. Oxley Rd.492 words
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