Malaya Tribune, 15 May 1928

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    20 1 The Malaya Tribune XV. No. 11l SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1928
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      131 1 TRY KORE4 MISSION I CLOTH fIBI does not FADE. does not SHRINK. 3 wears LONGER. Korean Products Co. Bras Hasah Road, SINGAPORE. THONE 324. r 1 This New FIAT Model "520" (Light 6 j l/Jf¥l/iF Cylinder) will be on Display in our Show- j 0 Wlf 111 rooms from May
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      7 1 Washing f Suitings /"VSf HIGH STREET, Singapore.
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    KIDNAPPING EPIDEMIC
    227 2 Children Discovered in Trunks On Station There was a wave of kidnapping children in Changchow during the last week of March, states the "Shanghai Times." Several children were taken: some of them have been found, but too late to save the lives of some of them. In one
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    BURGLAR'S GRIEVANCE
    209 2 Fifth Scotland Yard Chief's Residence Robbed I Chief Constable H. Morgan, O.B.E., of Scotland \ard. is the latest London police j chief to attract the attention of a burglar Mr. Morgan left London to spend a holiday at the seaside. He requested that a special watch should be
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    RADIO
    184 2 Broadcasting a Generation Ago Although radio is regarded and is, essentially, a recent invention, or discovery, a system of telephonic broadcasting was successfully practised in Budapest a full generation ago. In 1893 the Hungarian engineer, Theoder Puscas, devised, and put into actual use, a system of broadcasting by telephone.
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      360 2 I You will soon feel well and strong if you take Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE If you are weak as a result of severe illness HALL'S WINE will build you up. If you are run-down in health HALL'S WINE will quickly give you new life and vitality. Whenever
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      121 2 if I. be. I WATCH THE FRUIT YOUR CHILDREN EAT. When y*rti have reason to suspect that your chila has eaten fruit of a doubtful character do not delay remedial treatment for to do so may be dangerous. The best course is to administer Baby's Own Tablets at once, for
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      155 2 g vGeneral Motor/ D i For many weeks there have been 5 rumours current throughout the East 2 U regarding a new, improved Chevrolet o j —bigger and better than ever before. i omm I We are glad to be able to announce to the many motor car buyers who
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    PARISIAN HERO
    245 3 I Man Who Faced Firing Squad But Escaped Death The terrible death of Edmond Augier (44) a commercial traveller, owing to his car- bursting into flames after a collision with a post, rex-alls one of the most dramatic authenticated escapes of war to a iZESLr* 191 4, Augier
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    MODERN ANANIAS
    195 3 Boy s Excuses For Having Counterfeit Coins Although caught red-handed in the act ot endeavouring: to pass a bad 20-cent piece at a sugar-cane hawker's stall on the vuterfront at Hong Kong, a Chinese boy offered a number of ingenious explanation* when charged in the Police Court. He
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    BOOK CONTROL
    141 3 Mr. Oliver Ondons's plea for birth control in the matter of books is one that was heard in the days of Solomon and certainly found free discussion in Shake- earean England. "One of the great d saaes of this age,"' wrote Barnaby Rich in lt*oo. "is the multitude
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      330 3 B pjj GotduuoJL I a no;.iing more welcome i not day, when Old Sol seems v rmined to shrivel you up, than i of Montserrat. 1 his torn 1 inie Juice makes a goo I t i thing to be treasured iONTSEWPOT 8 LIME JUIC E Of ali Dealers. Prepared
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      220 3 dominant I mm Statesman Willpower, foresight and resolution, combined with courage and a rare intelligence, rapidly brought Disraeli to the front in the political world. The power and position of England and the Empire is due in large measure to the character and deterMADE BY mination of Disraeli—afterwards Lord Beaconsfield.
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    China Missionaries
    493 4 NANKING'S BROKEN PROMISES Nationalist Government's Scandalous Attitude The wide discrepancy between Nationalist promises and performances is clearly illustrated in a letter addressed to the Nanking Ministry for Foreign Affairs by the local committee of the American Presbyterian Mission of North Kiangsu. The writers recall that Nanking's second mandate
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    "On This Day—"
    373 4 "May 16, 1915. First Lord—After further anxious reflection 1 have come to the regretted conclusion 1 am unable to remain any longer as your colleague. It is undesirable in the public interest to go into details....l am off to Scotland at once so as to avoid all
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      186 5 Most Miles per Dollar TYRES W FIRESTONE TIRE RUBBER Co. (S.S.) LTD. Hong Kong Bank Chambers SINGAPORE 'Rhine 374. X £S cits nb dSiiSZS?SdJSZS2Seb Sfcs I New Stock Banner (10 inches) Records. jB I JUST UNPACKED. X Latest Fox-trot. Latest Violin Solos. P cj Waltz. Banjo Solos. Jjj Latest Hawaiian
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      337 6 I EMPIRE CINEMA FROM MONDAY, MAY 14 TO FRIDAY, MAY 18. q] Double Super Feature Programme. S I FIRST SHOW AT 7-15 P.M. I Loh Tee Chim or 1 I 108 Heroes Ling Choong 1 5 The picture full of stunts, thrills and actions. [jj I SECOND SHOW AT 9-15
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      407 6 Amusements. ALHANBDA S PHONE 909 a S (TAN CHENG KEE A Co., Ltd.. Proprietor*.) jfl I I I From Tuesday, May 8. jjj S AT 9 P.M. I fvl fi] I I I THE MOST TITANIC TROUPER OF THEM ALL I I Charlie Chaplin lINI IN I The Circus A
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    HARBOUR BOARD
    128 7 >hip< Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, May 15. Bait Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) ntsi 22; Rajula 20. Mam Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) 18; Mijer 16; Pres. Monroe 13; Automedon 0; Mahidol 6. Empire Dork (Entrance Gate 3) B h 30; Venezia 32; Hakata Maru alion
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    27 7 The rate of issue of Money Orders for i Ceylon to-day is Rs. 152 equal the rate of payment of Money r and Ceylon is Rs. 156
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    RUBBER SCHEMES REJECTED
    128 7 Planters Consider Proposals APPEAL FOR BUREAU OF STATISTICS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 14. Among the various schemes and proposals recently propounded for the rubber industry, those by Messrs. Morrison and locariK.„ h t aVe f A OUnd their into th £l P Jf nter Association
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    ALLEGED KIDNAPPING
    97 7 Young Chinese Girl Disappears Yesterday afternoon the District Judge acquitted a Chinese who wjas arrested and charged with kidnapping a six-year-old Chinese girl. The case had only been part heard when His Honour decided to at quit the accused. The allegations made against him were that he looked
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    NEW CORONER'S COURT
    100 7 Fine Ground Floor Extension A spacious ground floor extension which is now used as the Coroner's Court has been added to the Police Court buildings. The City Coroner Mr. F. G. Bourne, moved into his new Court yesterday. The new premises have two witness rooms and there
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    SUPREME COURT
    41 7 Mr. Justice Prichard Admitted To Hospital Mr. Justice Prichard was not well enough to attend the Supreme Court this morning and has ben admitted to the General Hospital. We understand that his illness is not of a serious nature.
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    PASSENGERS ARRIVED
    276 7 The following passengers arrived at Singapore per s.s. "Planeius" yesterday:— From Soerabaia.—Mr. M. H. Brown, Mr. K. Miyangan so Mohamad, Mr. H. L. A. Lejeune, Mrs. Chan Teck Whay, .Mr. Soeh Cheng Teo, Mr. and Mrs. de Vries 3 children, Mr. J. Deyl, Mr. H. F. Overhoek, Mr.
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    128 7 Friends of Mrs. Muriel Alan Gardner, the wife of Major Alan Gardner, R.A.S.C., Singapore, who left Singapore for Switzerland travelling by the P. and O. "Mantua" on April 6, will regret to hear that she died from malaria in the Tropical Diseases Hospital, London, on May 6. The amazing recovery
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    THIRD ASSIZE
    744 7 Long List Before Mr. Justice Sproule The Third Assize of 1928 opened before the Actjr r chief Justice (Mr. P. J. Sproule) this mor intf. There are 28 cases down for consideration including a number of charges for armed and gang robbery, possession of seditious literature, and posse-lien
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    JAPANESE NEWS
    95 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shirabunsha) Tokio, May 12. The Tokyo Sugar Ex?hange will commence its business in September. m m m The total expenses for sending troops to Shantung up to-day amounts to Y23,640,()00. There is an increasing danger in the neighbourhood of Tientsin and Peking, owing
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    PASSENGERS COMING
    142 7 The following passengers are due to arrive here per the s.s. "Kamo Maru" on Tuesday next from Europe: Mr. and Mrs. J. Frankel, Mrs. L. Levy, Mr and Mrs. W. H. Logan, Master T. L Logan, Mr. A. H. Morland, Mrs. S. S. Murray-Duncan, Mr. X, P. Sawyer,
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE
    1508 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singapore, May 15 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $316 g*» 2 $21,2 Rice, Siam 3 $283 Rice, Saigon 1 $265 Rice, Saigon 2 $258 Rice, Saigon 3 $230 Rice, Rangoon 1 $237 Rice, Rangoon 2 $236 Rice, Par Boiled No. 1 per bag $8.10 cc'! ce
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    CRUELTY TO AMINALS
    72 7 Chinese Dealer Fined Thirty Dollars The Third Magistrate this morning fined a Chinese $30 or two weeks' imprisonment for carelessly pulling out the bottom crate of a pile containing pigs, thereby causing the others to fall. In fining the accused the Magistrate said that this sort of
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    LOCAL AMUSEMENTS
    54 7 The City Opera The Malay play, "Knights of Blood and Fire," drew a packed house at the City Opera last night The various extra turns added considerably to the night's ment, and Miss Rosie was as popular as ever. To-night another attractive play. entitled "Noordin and the Persian
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      603 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED—Energetic canvassers on good commission basis to sell Household and toilet soap. Apply Box (559, c[o Malaya Tribune. SITUATION WANTED Architectural draughtsman desires position. Able to draught from sketches. Accept any reasonable salary. Please write C. Y. C. 42, Blair Road, Singapore. W T ANTED—Two young Eurasian or
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
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      367 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-day, May 15 T,l v. r,:l() a.m., 7:47 p.m. s begin. Panes Rubber, Derrick's, noon. Malay* vs. S.R.C. at Stadium, tball: I>iv. 11. *A' Seletar vs. Pulau mi, Ma lav ground, ball: Div. 11. 'B' I.C.F.A. vs. Police, V M.C.A. ,1] Div. II 'B' O.T.F.C. vs. A.P.C., K.C.
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  • Obituary
    Births, Marriages and Deaths
    64 8 DEATH Madam Wong Kwee Neo, on May J. at 4 p.m.. occurred at her residence No. 15-1, Niven Road, ape 56, the wife of Mr. Cheong Guan Hion. She left behind three sons, two daughters, son-in-laws, grandsons and granddaughters to mourn her loss. The funeral will
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    THE GOVERNOR'S TOUR
    929 8 His Excellency the Governor (Sir Hugh Clifford), is at Tawan, British North Borneo, to-day, half way, or almost half way, through his tour of British Borneo. When he came to Malaya last year, now nearly a year ago, Sir Hugh made it quite clear that he intended
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    1241 8 The P. and O. s.s. Kalyan arrived in London at 7 a.m. on the 14th instant. The Japanese military authorities have 600 fighting 'planes at their command. The Japanese army rifle is of extremely small bore, but it is described as a very accurate weapon. The Dutch rubber growers do
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    SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
    572 8 Mr. and Mrs. G. Dv have gone to Bukit Fra 'X holiday. <Uy t > Mr. L. G. Attenborouager, Ipoh Tin Dred<rin. been on a visit to India, a few days ago. Prof. Gillett. of Raffl s i been making a tour oi educational institutions in has
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    MAILS EXPECTED
    56 8 From China and Japan by ■>. X due at Singapore at 2 p.m. to-morrow. From Holland by s.s. Indrapoera Singapore on Thursday morning, tr instant. From China by s.s. lambs M Singapore on Thursday, ;hc 17th i From Europe, (London mai April 2G) by s.s. Ranpura. due al
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    Telegrams in Brief
    123 8 Reuter's Service. [Trans-Ocean via Pan-A Berli::. M*J > 4 Prussia has tabled the Reichs Council for the creation holiday for the Weimar anniversary on August 11. Berlin. M The Reichs Bank coatea changes likely to bring in ai 250,000,000 marks. Freig class imports mainly are affei Calcutta,
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      89 8 ASTOUNDING PRICE. REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES AT NAMSEN'S No. 54, High Street. STANLEY'S Rustless Drawing INSTRUMENTS IN SETS OR SINGLY COMPASSES. DIVIDERS, BOWS, Etc., Etc. Sole Agents for W. F. STANLEY CO., LTD. MOTION SMITH SON, LTD. 15, Battery Road, Singapore. HOW TO BUY DIAMOM'S. Buy diamonds from such an
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    BRITISH SAFE IN SHANTUNG
    881 9 Fall of Peking Imminent HON A LIST LEADER ON FUTURE for Help of the Powers in Reconstruction Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless. Reuter's Far Eastern Service. London, May 14. Prank*, Mr. Wang ChungSur Austen Chamberlain this nung-hui. interviewed by thai the fall of Peking was re
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    TURBULENT SCENES In Egypt
    136 9 Chamber Turned Into a Ring DEPUTIES HAVE STAND UP FIGHT Reuter's Service. Cairo, May 1. In the Chamber there were turbulent scenes while a Watanist Deputy, Abdel Ham id, was criticising Nahas Pasha for thanking Lord Lloyd for the British ultimatum and despatch of warships." The
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    SERIOUS ILLNESS OF STRESEMANN
    103 9 Condition Considered Grave ELECTION CAMPAIGN CANCELLED Reuter's Service. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, May 14. Dr Stresemann is abed with alimentary and kidney trouble, presumably caused by ptomaine poisoning. He has cancelled his election campaign. Berlin, May 14. Dr. Stresemann is confined to his sick bed and
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    MR. VAN LEAR BLACK
    121 9 Leaves Croydon on His Second Big Flight Reuter's Service. London, May 14. The Dutch-American millionaire, Mr. Van Lear Black, left Croydon this morning in a hired Dutch Fokker monoplane with two pilots, a mechanic and a-valet for a forty-thousand-mile flight to Capetown, Tokio and back. London,
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    NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEW TREATY
    168 9 United States And Britain PRESENT ONE NOT SUITABLE British Official Wireless. London, May 14. Asked whether he cauld make a statement to the House regarding negotiations in connection with the Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, which expires in June, Sir Austen Chamberlain said a draft treaty to replace
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    FOREIGNERS AFTER AN ISLAND
    72 9 Sultan of Johore Approached COLONIAL OFFICE ADMISSION Reuter's Service. London, May 14. In the House of Commons in reply to questions, Mr. Amery said that the statement had come to his notice that foreign companies had made offers to the Sultan of Johore regarding an island
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    Blood Circulation
    119 9 SCIENTISTS PAY HOMAGE TO HARVEY King Receives Delegates at the Palace British Official Wireless. London, May 14. The King received at Buckingham Palace on Sunday scientists from all parts of the world who are in London to honour William Harvey's discovery of the circulation of the blood. Sir
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    RUSSIANS IN INDIA
    61 9 Airmen Who Crashed on Way To Kabul Reuter's Service. Peshawar, May 14. An aeroplane crashed at Parachinar and was badly damaged. The two Russian occupants were unhurt. They did not speak English but were able with the assistance of maps to indicate their route, which was from
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    WIRELESS CONFERENCE
    64 9 Deliberations Likely to be Prolonged Reuter's Service. London, May 14. In the House of Commons Mr. Walter Baker asked when the report of the Imperial Cable Wireless Conference was likely to be issued. Mr. Baldwin replied that it was impossible to forecast the date but it was understood
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    EARTHQUAKE IN JAVA
    52 9 Violent Eruption Over Village Of Timbang Reuter's Service. Batavia, May 14. A violent earthquake at Desa Simbar was followed by a volcanic eruption on the village of Timbang. Stones and ashes were shot seventy feet in the air. A stream of lava d?stroyed fourteen houses. One villager
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    BANKNOTES BILL IN BRITAIN
    393 9 Amalgamation With The Bank CONTROL OF CREDIT UNTOUCHED British Official Wireless. Reuter's Service. London, May 14. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Samuel, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, moved the second reading of the Currency and Banknotes Bill. He said that the Bill proposed to
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    Airway to India
    84 9 EFFECT OF THE TREATY WITH PERSIA Agreement With Imperial Airways Likely British Official Wireless. London, May 14. Sir Austen Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons the conclusion of an agreement with Persia whereby the Persian Government had expressed its willingness to enter into negotiations with the
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    PETROLEUM FIRE
    65 9 Serious Damage Caused at Bucharest Reuter's Service. Bucharest, May 15. The fire in the petroleum wells in the Moreni district which broke out on Saturday continues to rage furiously. Twelve wells belonging to the Asrtaromana Company (Dutch Shell) and six belonging to the Credit Miner Company have been
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    BERLIN-ZURICH BY AIR
    73 9 New Non-Stop Service at High Speed Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, May 14. The Berlin-Zurich non-stop air service has been opened, enabling passengers to make a 1,400-kilometre return journey with a half hour stay at Zurich within eleven hours. The Berlin-Stettin air service has also been opened. The
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    HONOUR FOR DIPLOMAT
    28 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, May 14. United States Ambassador Shurman is to receive the freedom of Heidelberg in recognition of his services to the University.
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    Our Ceylon Letter
    1802 10 MISSING NOTES IN SINGAPORE Crime in Cobmbo Again on Increase (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, May 6. The Wesak Festival, which Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, was celebrated throughout Ceylon on an unprecedented scale on Thursday. For the iirst time, the Government declared
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    ADULTERATED MILK
    43 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 14. Two milk vendors named Govindasamy were charged in the Police Court to-day with selling adulterated milk. The first Govindasamy was fined $125 but Govindasamy No. 2 got off with a fine of $75 only.
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    LAWN TENNIS
    108 10 Selangor Beat Negri in Inter-State Match (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 14. Selangor defeated Negri Sembilan by seven games to two in an inter-state tennis match last week-end. The scores were as follows (Selangor names first). Singles On? Ee Kong lost to Okata, 3—6, 6—2. 5—7.
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    Sporting News
    447 10 Friday's Programme AMIN RUSHER CONFIDENT OF VICTORY Young Hassan and Mauro Matched (By "X.0.") Amin Rusher, the lad who created such a big surprise by defeating Clever Mauro at the New World Stadium on May 5 is quite confident of performing the same "trick" on Bud Walley when
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    BADMINTON
    351 10 Results in J.B.P.'s Open Doubles Championship The following were the results of the ties played last week in the Open Doubles Championship of the Juvenile Badminton Party:— Hock Poh and Khee Jin beat Yong Kian and Scow Huan, 21—9; 21—7. Tian Beng and Yew Swee beat Peng Cheow and
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    Football
    439 10 CHINESE AND PULAU BRANI DRAW Soldiers Put up Hard Fight In a first division League match played at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, the Pulau Brani eleven held the S C.F.A. to a draw of a goal each. The Chinese again showed disappointing form, and if they do not improve
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    CRICKET
    361 10 Jupp's Fine Bowling Feat Against Worcester Reuter's Service. London, May 14. Visiting Worcestershire at Dudley Northants won by five wickets. The? home team batted first but mainly due to brilliant bowling by V. W. C. Jupp, who claimed eight victims for 29 runs, Northants dismissed their opponents for 83
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    Golf
    170 10 START OF BRITISH LADIES' OPEN American Player Beats Holder In First Round Reuter's Service. Hunstanton, May 14. The weather was unsettled, cold and windy here to-day for the commencement of the British Ladies' Open Golf Championship. There are 168 entries, including" representatives from Australia, America, France and Germany. In
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    TENNIS
    136 10 India Gains Admission to Third Round of Day is Cup Reuter's Service. Zurich, May 14. In the second round of the Davis Cup India beat Switzerland by three matches to two. India now meets the winner of the Roumania-Italy tie. This Evening's Ties in S.C.C. Tournament The following ties
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    TENNIS
    67 10 Players Selected for F.M.S. to Meet Colony I From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 15. The following have b°en invited to represent the F.M.S- in their annual tennis match with the Colony:— Singles:—Lam Say Kee. Ong Ec Kong. Sokata, Thuan Beng, Scovell and Duncan. Doubles:—E. N. W. Oliver
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    THE TURF
    274 10 Weights for Saturday's Singapore Races I Race No. I:—Ponies—Second Division— 7 furlongs. Merry Lass 9.3, Golden Brew 9.2, Sally 9.1, Poparoo 8.13, Merry Maiden 8.13, Kismet 8.9. Jadi 8.6. Silkette 7.13, Sunnydays 7.12, Three O' Top 7.8, Black Beauty 7.7. Race No. 2:—Ponies—Third Division— 6 furlongs. Gold Lace
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    PRINCE AGREES TO GO
    97 10 Leaving England At Oacd JONESCU'S ALL vr H ()M P OFFK Reuter's Service. Ex-Prince Carol's called at the Home Ofl announced that Carol before May 16. Jt i s Carol's friends are lito discover suitable ac, other country. The Home Office air I that Prince Carol
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    REVOLVER AMMUNITION
    109 10 Chinese Heavily Fined by District Judge A Chinese named Ho H,»n thi* morning charged in the Distri -t < n being in possession of seven n r: revolver ammunition. Detective Insu,- r Iliggins said that on the morns of a 13 he and some detectives t<. ,rcuto a
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    ECHO OF BRUTAL MURDER
    110 10 Arrested Man Makes a Confession The brutal early morninj murder of a Chinese butcher which recently o rurr. in the Kampong Kapoor District was eel in the Coroner's Court yesterday when trs enquiry into his death was held. Inspector D. Dale was later res; r- >
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    A BAD CHARACTER
    74 10 Two Charges of Robben Against Accused A Chinese who was recently ion\ and sentenced to 12 month-' njr«" imprisonment by the District Judp robbing a compatriot near the l H» Serangoon Road, was to-day again ti.-tU' with a similar offence, alleged to ha* been committed sometime in
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    MR. PEPYS
    76 10 There has been much dis< as to how Samuel Pepj name and a reader of the I News" has unearthed th on the subject:— There are people, I'm told are heaps— Who speak of the talkatn Peeps And some, so precise step is, Who call the delightful old
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      127 10 OUR CROSSWORD PUZZIJS Solution of Number 71 The following is the soliU word No. 71, entries for 12 noon to-dav. In Thursd The "Malaya tribune" tbi n solution with Crossword v published. Across:—!. Rattan: S. Spar 1 12. Ton; 13. Al; 14. Cardin 17. LR; 18. Rattle: .'<». I H
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    Weekly Rubber Report
    608 11 Penang, May 11. V -lightly brighter feeling has been t in the share market during the I under review and although business ily be said to be brisk there has a better enquiry with more movement illy, in spite of the fact that the lack ready money
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    272 11 I V ast Difference Between English And Parisian The Paris correspondent of the "Observer" writes the following: A hint of the difference between university life in England and in France lecturer nn** *****1 by tryin to imagine a a u arned subject at Oxford rf il a hearin
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      32 11 MENSSANA THE BRAIN FOOD THINK CLEARLY AND CONCISELY ON BUSINESS PROBLEMS. sjld at Dispensaries HELPS YOU Wholesale Agents: Chow Kit Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Kuala Lumpur and Penang. l NAVY CUT CIGARETTES t
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      260 11 I A Race Week Attraction, Friday, May 18. Q THE NEW WORLD STADIUM I (j jßg- For the Featherweight Championship of Malaya X El HID AMIN ft BUr WALLEY RUSHER S fl E? 12—ROUNDS—12 a I fff* SEMI-FINAL SPECIAL EVENT ffi li CLEVER YOUNG L. S. JOHNNY fg m V
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      415 11 Am \}f AERATED WATERS. I OKASA? I This name has nothing to do with Japan. jjj 1 OKASA is an invention of the great German g I Specialist Dr. Med. Lahusen. S jfl OKASA is a first class specific for sexual 4] neurasthenia, overstrained nerves, dissatisfaction, X depression and despondency.
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      157 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS ol Drills up to and for May To-day. May IS Drill Hall, S. R, E. (v) F. Sect., Range Practice. Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v) Signals, Training. prill Hall, Chinese Company. Training. Hall. St. Josephs Inst. Cadets, Training. 10-morrow, May 16 I 'rill Hall, '-A;' M. G. Company, Weapon
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    Japanese Enterprise
    323 12 I RAPID GROWTH OF THE MERCANTILE MARINE Has Practically Doubled Itself Within Ten Years In ten years the Japanese merchant navy has practically doubled itself, both in number of vessels and aggregate tonnage, rising from 3,882 steamers of 1,717,724 tons gross and 20,629 sailing vessels of 745,451 tons
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    234 12 Dutch Views on Withdrawal of Restriction The decision of the British Government to abolish rubber restriction as from November 1 has produced much comment in the Dutch Press. The "Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant" emphasizes the fact that the decision has put an end to the prevailing situation of uncertainty. The
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    80 12 British Official Wireless. London, May 14. Paris 124 New York 4.88 < 32 Brussels ;*4.96 Geneva 25.33 Amsterdam 12.0975 Milan 02.65 Berlin 20.41 Stockholm 18.20 Copenhagen 18.20 Oslo 18.221 Vienna 34.695 Prague 164.75 Helsingfors 194 Madrid 29.08 Lisbon 2 3 32 Athens 376 Bucharest 792.5 Rio 5 59 64
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    PASSENGERS ARRIVED
    108 12 The following passengers arrived yesterday by the s.s. President Monroe for Singapore from the United States and way ports:— Mrs. Anna Beddoes, Mr. William S. Brown, Mr. Edwin E. Buffum, Mrs. Edwin E. Buffum, Miss Ruang Bunnag, His Excellency Phya Chamnong Dithakar, Mr. Harry B. Hammond, Mr. Terry
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    88 12 Controversy regarding the nomination of a suitable candidate for the Straits Council is going on in full swing. The "Tamil Nesan" is criticised by the "Pinang Gazette" for suggesting a wider range of selection. In the meanwhile Singapore is busy putting up its candidates. Our fight is not for persons
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      383 12 I PAVILION I I To-Nigh t I I 4 PARAMOUNT PROGRAMME EXTRAORDINARY. g I WALLACE BEERY and RAYMOND HATTONI a in S I "WE'RE IN THE NAVY NOW" I also a I DOUGLAS McLEAN I j HOLD THAT LION" I I- FRED HUMES j "BLAZING DAYS" BOOK NOW. S THE
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      218 12 Wincarnis-like Life itself! From the very first glass of this wonderful health giving tonic wine you will derive benefit. It will strengthen you both mentally and physically—your nerves will become stronger, your sleep *j better, your whole outlook will become brighter; it will help you to prosper accordingly. It is
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    680 13 CAPITAL IN HAND AND PROPOSED COURSE To Pass Through the AngloPersian Oilfields The capital in hand for the proposed Trans-Persian Railway, secured from the tea and sugar tax and other sources, is about £3,000,000. Of this, £1,000,000 has been set aside for the foundry at SemnaM and £500,000
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      451 13 j American Steel Split Pulleys. ru an>" combine enormous strength w 5 \,nericans" transmit maximum power 3 ..tns"' endure higher speeds than «,ther standard metal palley. rO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF S I THE BORNEO CO., LTD. j3 (Incorporated in England.) X -ingapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Teluk Anson, Penang and Alor
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      116 13 AUCTION SALE Enterprising capitalists should not miss the opportunity of acquiring these very desirable business premises which are situated in the central and prominent busi- ness locality. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF Very Valuable Business Premises known as Nos. 36-1 to 36-7 High Street, Singapore. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.
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      388 13 'ARE YOU GOING J 8 onTeave? 8 I I THE PRICE OF THE I ARMSTRONG j SIDDELEY j Q 5 STR. 14 j O IS jj "Three Hundred Dollars jj 0 < j Less 3 THAN THE ENGLISH LIST PRICE PLUS CHARGES Q OUT TO SINGAPORE. 1 The Singapore Selling
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      893 14 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF CHAN MAH YEO (Deceased) PURSUANT To Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees) NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the Estate of Chan Mah Yeo late of No. 29 Kreta Ayer Road Singapore,
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      712 14 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Meeting of the Board of Licencing Justices. The quarterly sessions of the Board of Licencing Justices for the Settlement of Singapore for the third quarter of the year 1928 will be held in the First Magistrate's Court, Singapore, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 27th June, 1928. 2.
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      465 14 SITUATION VACANT WANTED —A linotype operator. Apply personally to Manager, Malayan Saturday Post. SITUATION WANTED. CERTIFICATED BOOK-KEEPER (Chinese) desires part-time or spare time employment. Excellent references. Box 657, c!o Malaya Tribune. TO LET OFFICE TO LET—First Floor. Apply Hai Hsin Film Co., Ltd., 116, Robinson Road. TO LET —Front shop,
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      536 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1. Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Uir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,
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      304 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital .(150.000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,584,846 HEAD OFFICE r 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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      347 14 tTHE i soim r BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. L MITr FIRE, MARINE TRANSQ MOTOR car INBURANCE AC > PTED AT iX)WEBT CURRENT KaTRJ L. C. lat^H Oufce: 2. Finlayson Green SZE HAI TOM, BAXKOVQ INSURANCE CO, ltd. (Incorporated in tb S.S.) Established I! BEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE Paid-up Capital
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      420 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES Incorporated in England) m\H PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. H v I LAB AND ORIENTAL STEAM < k.ATION CO., LONDON AND \K EAST MAIL SERVICE. Contract with His Majesty's Govem^^nt.) I WARDS from LONDON For China Japan Dne Tonnage Singapore 1928 a 13,600
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      472 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE Hugo fi! ocutsch Stinnes Hp H Australische Linien |Q Qj Dampfschiffsand Gesellschaft (Companies Incorporated in Germany) Passenger and Cargo Services. OUTWARDS HONG KONG, SHANGHAI JAPAN Ludendorff May 21 gindenburg June 4 Khem via Manila June 20 MANILA, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND NORTH-CHINA PORTS YgjPi May 23
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      632 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express service—l 9 V 2 hours) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" BELAWAN (via Penang) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" PORT SWETTENHAM PENANG Monday 4 p.m. "KINTA" Wednesday 4 p.m. "IPOH" Saturday 4 p.m. "KLANG" PORT SWETTENHAM TELUK ANSON Friday 4
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      513 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination tw Hakozaki Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Hakusan Mam 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, KitanoMaru 8,000 M'seilles, London, jS J 4 fHarunaMaru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, LonXC*w£s 21 Xam, Mar. 8,000 Marseilles, London, Avlr?2]Sto J Katori aru 10,000 Naples, Marseilles', London, AW?
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      98 16 1 I THE RIGHT PLUG I FOR YOUR CAR I I a 0 jj 1 o I j, I I jj Sole Afenta: j| I N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co.. 1! I 1| Singapore Penang. 1 I 1 Toothpaste j Mouthwash I Maintain their old established qualities. They are
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      187 16 The Pi&ssiStP®® of Sporting can only be enjoyed by him who enjoys good hea.'th. The requirements of every day-life call for a healthy and well-working organism. Therefore, do not wait till you are compelled to walk with the assistance of crutches, but treat in good time any rheumatic or gouty
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