Malaya Tribune, 18 May 1928
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Title Section21 1928-05-18 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol XV. No. 114 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1928.21 words
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Advertisement131 1928-05-18 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH 3 daet not FADE. B Jot-s not SHRINK. > wears LONGER. Korean Products Co. Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. PHONE 324. I ATTENTION CAR OWNERS! jj A New Absolutely Correct Clock j a THE j ELECTRIC SUPREMO j Self Winding. No Attention 0 m\o 2\M f o131 words
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Advertisement5 1928-05-18 1 V Tropica* HIGH STREET, Singapore.5 words
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Article402 1928-05-18 2 "INTELLIGENCE" OF THE COTTONWOOD "May I Eat You, My Chief" Says The Figian to the Coconut Far back, when people were savage, life was scarcely as simpie as may sometimes be tnought. If ttte primitive man was tree from the intricate- existence ot a modern city, the402 words
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Article202 1928-05-18 2 German Phibsopher's Visit to America Coun: Hermann Keyserling, the German philosopher, described his three months' tour of the United States as a "moral rest cure," because he found there the absence of Europe's racial and political prejudices, also broadmindedness, goodwill, and genero- sity which acted as a202 words
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Article, Illustration243 1928-05-18 2 On November 16, 1869. the Suez Canal was opened, and the Franco-Prussian War broke out within nine months. On May 18. 1914—t0-day is the anniversary—the Panama Canal was declared open to regular mercantile traffic, and the Great War began within three months. Happily no nation proposes to243 words
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Advertisement413 1928-05-18 2 I I Those pains I in the back! 1 Do not bungle or lose any time, but attack rheumatism at its root. Take I Boyct Tablets of ASPIRIN I and reinforce their action by rubbing into the painful parts I Spiros£il-Soliilion I which penetrates deeply into the skin. I This413 words
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Advertisement306 1928-05-18 2 ilfSRlf "THE MAKE WHICH PREDOMINATES IN EVERY CL4SS" /®jk| (5 <; PERFORMANCE APPEARANCE g ENDURANCE COMFORT LOW FIRST COST WW CONSUMPTION CURRENT PRICES. II k l ly #rMr iMBjB flBfiMflfl SEDAN $2,200 >^^ <M1Baria^l^?r^(||i fl I'!i^~bbbbbbbMS^^^^^^^ < Z030 H.P $3.885 V RajL a 9 AGENTV n g IPOH. Ipoh Mat***.306 words
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Article924 1928-05-18 3 "WHY I DON'T GET MARRIED" "No Man Ever Wants All Matrimony Provides" No one has ever tried to marry me says H. L. Mencken in the "Sunday Chronicle." [f *ny woman of the proper resolution had ever made up her mind to do so I should have924 words
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Article91 1928-05-18 3 Man who Spent Over £9 a Day For Intoxicants Former Governor-Gensral Francis Burton Harrison of the Philippines recently testified at a coroner's inquest concerning the drinking habits of his late brother Archibald, former Alien Property Custodian in Manila. Archibald Harrison died of rupture of the heart. According to91 words
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Advertisement258 1928-05-18 3 ulp Floating Highly J mm Jgp Public jjjjU Favour t PHOENIX ijjp Aerated Water Works AI 'PHONE 3463. A delicate Boy Kaizana is the building material of all body cells. A lack of calcium in water and food, may lead to many serious complaints like anaemia, tooth decay, rickets, scrofula258 words
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Advertisement303 1928-05-18 3 WORN-OUT WITH PAIN Banish days of misery, nights of torture, the excruciating agony of Rheumatism, the burning pain- of Sciatica. Scalding Urine, and other symptoms of Kiilney Trouble by taking De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. This 40-year-old remedy is recommended by doctors everywhere, and used the world over. Within303 words
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Advertisement176 1928-05-18 3 I Orange Squash I I GENUINE DRINK I 1 Made of Fresh Oranges I j and the Finest Sugar j I NOT I I A Chemical Drink I but 1 I Transparently Pure and Natural There's health in every bottle." I OBTAINABLE AT ALL DEALERS. S Bottled in Singapore by176 words
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Article697 1928-05-18 4 BRITISH SOLDIERS FIND BRIDES ABROAD Proximity Stronger Than Racial Instincts Romance has been busy in the British Army of Occupation in Germany since the Armistice. Considerable surprise has been created throughout the country by the disclosure by Sir L. Worthington-Evans. in Parliament, of the large number of marry697 words
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Advertisement260 1928-05-18 4 OF GREAT HELP TO YOUNG MOTHERS. To have in the house a simple harmless remedy for the minor ill? of babies anu little -children is a great Loon to young mothers and this is exactly why Baby's Own Tablets are to be found in many households. They reduce fevers, rllay260 words
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Advertisement348 1928-05-18 4 "His Master's Voice" Catalogue contains a selection of Organ Records, every one of which is a masterpiece of faithful recording, played on the finest organs in the country by the most brilliant organists. Ask for a copy of the new booklet giving a complete list of Records of Church and348 words
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Article292 1928-05-18 5 Excelled Itself in the First Two Months of 1928 The Clyde excelled itself in the first two rl°V 92 «*e„ the blst of ts own great achievements look small, it launched 12 vessels of 56,008 tons in wo/" g /°f, the two months the very large levels 2*292 words
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Article223 1928-05-18 5 Great Belfast Firm Changes Hands The joint receivers sitting in London acting on behalf of the prior lien debenture stockholders of Workman Clark Co., Ltd.. the Belfast shipbuilding firm, have declared Mr. William Strachan, of Belfast, and a group acting with him, as the purchasers of the concern.223 words
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Article100 1928-05-18 5 Policeman at Brentford: He was very drunk. Man: I protest violently at that. Man accused of drunkenness at Willesrien: I had walked thirty miles, and I clung to the lamp-post from fatigue, not drink. Scottish Magistrate to woman accused of being drunk: I should advise you to100 words
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Article445 1928-05-18 5 Singapore, May 12. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 5i Beef, stew or curry kati 40 Pork, lean kati 64 Pork lean and f*t (Ist quality) kati 52 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 76 Hens (Locally reared) kati 80 Ducks each 90 Pigeons, domestic,445 words
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Advertisement277 1928-05-18 5 ECZEMA SPREAD ON BAf_s FACE Was In an Awful State. Coticura Healed Kczema broke out on my little s U rehead in small, sore erupIt gradually spread down both of his face. The eruptions ted ar.d the irritation was so t he was always scratching, ra ly got any sleep,277 words
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Advertisement562 1928-05-18 5 CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN CURED. A Remedy for Consumption Has tfeen Found DERK P. YONKERMAN. DISCOVERER OF THE NEW REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION. Marvellous as it may seem after centuries, of failure, a remedy has been discovered that has cured the deadly Consumption even in the advanced stages of the disease. No562 words
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Advertisement364 1928-05-18 6 urn. mm i ii qga '!r"!r!r M l! i EMPIRE CINEMA I FROM SATURDAY, MAY 19. E g SPECIAL ATTRACTION |3 I Chinese and Western picture in One Programme rjj s 3 FIRST SHOW AT 7-15 P.M. B jc SPECIAL COMEDY 2 Heels g WESTERN DRAMA L? THE POPULAR g364 words
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Advertisement378 1928-05-18 6 Amusements. uj v,, ib, „i, i 1111 ii 111 ii iii«i ii 11 irnrr— I ALHAHBRA S 'PHONE 909 g B (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietor*.) jjj I From Tuesday, May 8. f a AT 9 P.M. 3 I THE MOST TITANIC TROUPER OF THEM ALL g Charlie Chaplin378 words
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Advertisement289 1928-05-18 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Bencoolen Streets FROM FRIDAY, MAY 18 TO THURSDAY, MAY 24. NIGHTLY AT 9:10 P.M. Gaffmont Graphics Nos. 1777/8 VICTOR HUGO S Immortal Masterpiece LES MISERABLES THE SCREEN'S MOST COLOSSAL MASTERPIECE The Greatest Epic and Dramatic Work of Fiction ever treated or conceived. IN 8 PARTS289 words
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Advertisement113 1928-05-18 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. Tlm* N( m FROM WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 TO Tl rSl.iv MAY 22. NIGHTLY AT 9.00 P.M. YAKIMA~CANUTT World's Rodeo C IN Desert Greed New Stums! New Thrill-, New Every tin i TOM TYLER Frankie Darro and Sir The comedy-action gang most popular trio in TOM113 words
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Article118 1928-05-18 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive X, i uk Singapore, May 18. Wharf (Kntrance Gate 1) Maru 22: Planeius 21. Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) l ?'< St '*ai Maru 1«; Pfalz 14; HeraW 12; Viminale 7. B»aire Dork (Entrance Gate 3) ;h H: Maru 34; Islander118 words
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Article408 1928-05-18 7 FOUR R. A. F. BOATS TO LEAVE SINGAPORE Momentous Feat to be Entered Upon on Monday In connexion with the impending flight to Australia of the four flying boats belonging to the Royal Air Force Far Eastern Zt a oo ne of ur representatives interviewed Squadron Commander408 words
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Article493 1928-05-18 7 Singapore. May 17. The local market has been very quiet during the past week and only minor price fluctuation* have taken place. The London market at B*4<L shows a decline of 4 d arid New York at 18 a 4 cents gold is unchanged on balance. Deliveries493 words
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Article86 1928-05-18 7 The United Engineers, Limited, advise us that, weather permitting, they will give a demonstration off Sea View Hotel and the Swimming Club on Sunday between the hours of 10 ajn. and 11:30 a.m. of a single step hydroplane fitted with a 4cylinder Super Elto" outboard motor. This is the first86 words
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Article240 1928-05-18 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singapore, May 18 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $316 0 Rice, Siam 2\, I p2 Mixed Black Pepper "T" Hfc" Rice, Siam 3 $283 Sundried Copra ins 76 Rice, Saigon 1 $265 -Mixed Copra 1115 .fTr Rice, Saigon 2 $258 Kayong Copra 1115 Rice, Saigon 3240 words
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Article261 1928-05-18 7 MORE CASES OF SEDITIOUS LITERATURE Minute Papers of Shoemakers' Strike Committee Th.* jury disagreed at the Assises yesterday before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice, Sproule, when Sec Wang Chong was charged with being: in possession of an explosive substance and secondly with causing mischief by fire. His Lordship261 words
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Article115 1928-05-18 7 At 11 P-m. last night the large steamer d\on 4 Adela de Captain W. C. Gorst. ot 6,589 tons, from Kohsechang in Siam when steaming into the quarantine a«eho-' rage collided with the British steamer Kiungchow," Captain R. Ritchie, of 2,652 tons, which was lying at anchor115 words
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Article93 1928-05-18 7 British Official Wireless London, May 17. Paris 124 New York 4 88 316 Brussels 34 98 Geneva 25 33 Amsterdam 12.0975 M,lan 92.65 Berlin 2(UO Stockholm 18 11 Copenhagen 18 20 Sr° 18.22 enna 34.705 Helsingfors 194 J f ad rid 29.10 V.l b n 2 3 32 AthensBritish Official Wireless - 93 words
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Article60 1928-05-18 7 The record "fish story" has been found united States Commerce Department report concerning the Mississippi floods. The overflow of the river resulted in many fish being stranded in land-locked pools, and certain officials were appointed to arrange for the return of the prisoners to the river At one fish-rescue station60 words
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Article248 1928-05-18 7 RELIEF FUND WELL SUPPORTED Meeting to Decide on Disposal Of Money Collected The Chinese community in Singapore have responded willingly to the appeal for 11 is to he sent to China for relief work m connection with the Tsinanfu incidents. P <r *?y lar £c sum has248 words
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Article111 1928-05-18 7 The office of the American Trade Commissioner, 7A, Ocean Building, has received ny cable from Washington, the following statistics relating to the foreign trade of It vi c the month of March, 1928: imports into the rr U f-' $380,271,000 (gold) 1 oral exports from the111 words
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Article50 1928-05-18 7 Gaiety Cinema The outstanding feature of the Gaiety fmTIT" to ni,fht is Vic tor Hugo's immortal masterp.ece, "Les Miserables" in eight big reels. In the first show is "The Empty Cradle" Cr>w!^ n ther Pictures are: "Live cZS3?U < Mermaid >. "Trapped" (an Ed. Graph S ff) Snd50 words
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Article105 1928-05-18 7 The Chekiang Provincial Government has passed a resolution which forbids the public to pay ransom for kidnapped persons and says that it is the duty of the militaryand police authorities to rescue them. Those uolating this order will be dealt with as bandit accomplices. Rumours state that the F.M.S. Government105 words
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Article824 1928-05-18 7 Policy of Full Tapping Adopted For This Year nf T Ti-n e fi g l hteent T h ord,nar >' era l meeting of Tiafalgar, Limited, was held at thS revered office of the Company No 2 Prince St., yesterday at noon. 1 were;— Messrs. R. M Williams824 words
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Advertisement122 1928-05-18 7 I The College of Commerce BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICAL TRAINING A TRAINING UNKNOWN IN THIS AND MANY COUNTRIES. Each student has to keep <just as a Bookkeeper does keep in a well organised company) a complete set of Books—Financial and Statistical —with necessary vouchers concerned—s years' transactions—lst Year—Sole Trader's business—2nd122 words
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Advertisement858 1928-05-18 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET—New bungalows Grove Road between Authur and Broadrick Roads, 3 bedrooms, each with a bathroom attached, dining and sitting rooms, outhouses for servants, garage for two cars, tennis court, Municipal current and water. $125. Please apply Telephone No. 1030, c|o 04 Market Street. WANTED—Energetic canvassers on good858 words
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Miscellaneous424 1928-05-18 7 I SING A PORE~DI AR V I To-day. May 1* I 9:31 a.m., 9:32 p.m. I homeward mail closes 3 p.m., H 4 p.m. 1 S.C.C. vs. S.R.C, S.C.C. L Duke's vs. 1.C.F.A., I Dir. 11. A' S.C.F.A. vs. S.R.C, 1 N' World, 9:15 p.m. To-morrow, .May 19 I les.—lo:l9424 words
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Article88 1928-05-18 8 DEATHS Theodore de Silva (Doru), 54 years, died 2 a.m.. May 18, Hillside Drive, Serangoon Road. Funeral Saturday, May 19, at 7 a.m. St. Joseph's Church. On May 17, at her residence No. 19, Wilkie Road. Madam Khoo Poh Neo, widow of the late Choo Ah88 words
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Article941 1928-05-18 8 A few days ago we commented on the scandalous profiteering on fish in the markets of Singapore. The cost price of this staple commodity is fairly low, landed at Singapore, but in the markets the dealer, who knows the demand is always as great as the941 words
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Article244 1928-05-18 8 The P. and 0. s.s. Mongolia arrived in London at 9 a.m. yesterday. An excellent programme will be shown at the Y.M.C.A. cinema performance tonight. The chief feature will be "The 7th Heaven" and members and friends are requested to be in their seats at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Unlighted surveying244 words
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Article875 1928-05-18 8 Dr. J. Norman, of London, a well-known geologist, is on a visit to Kinta. Mr. K. Ramachandra Nf idu, of the local staff of the Standard Oil Co., is going to India on furlough on Monday. Dr. Hussain, of Taiping, is on relief duty a: Kampar in875 words
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Article27 1928-05-18 8 From China and Japan by s.s. Amur Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China by s.s. Yuensang, due at Singapore on Sunday, the 50th instant.27 words
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Article1014 1928-05-18 8 Many years ago I A "Jack and the Beanstalk." v*u* been my second pantomimfirst planted grmly in i,, of the dashing harms oi M r > in the part of Ailadin whic powerless to efface. Of picture remains to ne table mother, Dame {Trot t<1,014 words
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Advertisement412 1928-05-18 8 I For Sports Wear I n THE I I "SEYMOUR" I SPORTS SHIRT. jj O I Fine White Rep W$ jjj Material. Jk\«S# /7 I All Sizes. mm\ I fi $3.75 each. ii I "FLEET-FOOT" rtf? J I WHITE CANVAS f> Nj i I SPORTS SHOES S Crepe Rubber Soles412 words
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Advertisement89 1928-05-18 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. Hi)W To BtV DUBWPS, Buy diamonds from such an89 words
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Article162 1928-05-18 9 fengtien Cavalry's Success PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION r of Trouble Arising in Manchuria Reuter's Far Eastern Service Shanghai, May 17. .nalist News Agency claims that re have captured Paotingfu h Chochow. famous for its ge a t autumn, was taken by a tack. The Shansi vanguards areReuter's Far Eastern Service - 162 words
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Article160 1928-05-18 9 Peking, May 17. •,al Chang Tso-lin is issuing a ma date against General Feng declaring that he evidently t continue the civil war. The ...-is had erroneously taken Marshal i. -lin's suggestion for a cessa ion ties and tie voluntary withdrawal Ndrtheners as a sign of weakness. ;r160 words
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Article188 1928-05-18 9 Tokio. May 17. to consideration yesterday's decisions and comments from larters, the Press reports that every indication that Japan is pro- a. on a moment's notice to pre- irbanees from spreading in Mans u-derstood that the Government it s the desnmlch of troops from ■ecessary and is188 words
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Article28 1928-05-18 9 Reuter's Service New \ork, May n. "sational rally in prices on the Stock this afternoon followed a confall in the earlier part of the day.Reuter's Service - 28 words
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Article82 1928-05-18 9 Reuter's Service Berlin, May 18. Stresemann is progressing favour ab! New York, May 17. Federal Reserve Bank has advanced 's< unt rate to four and a half per Khartum, May 17. j Upper Nile police patrol have cap- i I the witch doctor Pok. Gwek is stillReuter's Service - 82 words
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Article120 1928-05-18 9 Speech at Franklin Institute PRESENTED WITH MEDALS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS Reuter's Service Philadelphia, May 17. Henry Ford and Charles Lawrence, the inventor of the Wright whirlwind motor, have been presented with medals ml recognition of their achievements by the Franklin Institute. Mr. Lawrence in his addressReuter's Service - 120 words
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Article87 1928-05-18 9 Extension of Period Regarded As a Small Matter Reuter's Service Washington, May IT. Reuter is informed at the State Department that Secretary Kellogg regards the matter of the extension of the Bryce-Root Arbitration Treaty as of small consequence as he is of the opinion that Great BritainReuter's Service - 87 words
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Article61 1928-05-18 9 League of Nations to Conduct Examination Reuter's Service Genera, May IT. The Consultative Economic Committee's sugar sub-committee has passed a resolution calling on the League economic organisation closely to examine all factors relating to sugar production and consumption in international trade. A report thereanent will be submitted toReuter's Service - 61 words
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Article78 1928-05-18 9 Successful Flight From Cape to London British Official Wireless Lond n. May 17. Lady Heath arrived at Croydon Aerodrome this afternoon in a tiny Avro-Avian plane in which she has flown alone ten thousand miles from Capetown. She glided to the earth as casually as though sheBritish Official Wireless - 78 words
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Article39 1928-05-18 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, May 17. Mr Raymond Macfarland, SecretaryGeneral of the Inter-Church World Movement, an American organisation embracing over fifty million souls, is now m Berlin to renew relations between the American and German Protestant Churches.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 39 words
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Obituary33 1928-05-18 9 London, May 18. The death of Rear Admiral H. G. G. Sandeman is announced. [Rear-Admiral Sandeman was Commodore and Senior Naval Officer at Hong Kong, 1016-18, and then retired.] Reuter's ServiceReuter's Service - 33 words
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Article31 1928-05-18 9 Reuter's Service London, May 17. Colonel G. Badham Thomhill has been appointed Military Attache at Peking. [Col. Badham ThornhUl before the war was here as Adjutant of the S.V.L.JReuter's Service - 31 words
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Article35 1928-05-18 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asian Berlin, May 17. Schmehling, whose title of champion of Germany was lately taken frnm him owing to a hand injury, has unexpectedly embarked for the United Statef.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asian - 35 words
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Obituary24 1928-05-18 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asian Berlin, M!ay 17. Herr Rudolf Heinze, former national Liberal Party lea-lerex-Min^erofJustice and Saxon Premier, died on Thursday, aged sixty-three.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asian - 24 words
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Article19 1928-05-18 9 Reuter's Service Reval, May 18. The Appeal Court has upheld the verdict in the Birk case.Reuter's Service - 19 words
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Article82 1928-05-18 9 Wholesale Scrapping Proceeds FRESH AGREEMENTS WITH THE POWERS Reuter's Service Teheran, May 17. Provisional agreements arising out of Persia's denunciation of the treaties with France and the United States, under which French and American nationals have enjoyed capitulation rights, were signed on Monday. A similar agreementReuter's Service - 82 words
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Article57 1928-05-18 9 Ratification Notes Exchanged Yesterday Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Belgrade, May 17. M. Marinkowiteh and the Polish Charge D'Affaires have exchanged ratification documents on the Polish ugo-Slav Friendship and Arbitration Treaty, which was concluded between M. Nintchitch and M. Zaleski at Geneva in 11»:."). The Italian Press, interprets this asTrans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 57 words
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Article100 1928-05-18 9 Likely to be Debarred From Amateur Athletics (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 18. Special interest in local athletics centres round the reported opinion of the committee of the Malayan Athletic Association regarding amateur meetings which it is believed is likely to debar officers of the police force100 words
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Article67 1928-05-18 9 Full Debate Promised in Parliament Reuter's Service London. May 17. In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin promised facilities to discuss the cable and wireless services on May 21 but pointed out that as far as discussion of the Imperial Conference was concerned the Government was unableReuter's Service - 67 words
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Article46 1928-05-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 17. At the Penang Assizes to-day Santa Singh was found guilty of the murder of a woman named Pakirichi and was sentenced to death. He received the sentence with outward calm. The jury were absent only three minutes.46 words
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Article28 1928-05-18 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, May 17. The improvement in Dr. Stresemann's condition continues. There is no temperature this evening and the kidneys are again functioning.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 28 words
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Article23 1928-05-18 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, May 17. The Administrative Council of the Reichs Railway Company declares a seven per cent dividend.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 23 words
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Article171 1928-05-18 9 Echo of South Canal Road Robbery While a Chinese Cashier was riding in a ricksha in South Canal Road recently, several unknown Chinese went up to hi 3 vehicle and snatched away his bag containing $1,500. The money belonged to a shop proprietor in Circular Road. No trace171 words
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Article212 1928-05-18 9 International Union Policy BRITAIN WAITING FOR OTHERS Convention Must be Signed by All League States British Official Wireless London, May 17. The question was asked in the House of Commons whether His Majesty's Government proposed to contribute to the Ciraolo scheme for a permanent international reliefBritish Official Wireless - 212 words
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Article87 1928-05-18 9 MISTOOK ROUTE TO KABUL One of Those Ordered by Afghan Government Reuter's Service Peshawar. May 17. A telegram, from Kohat says that it has been ascertained that the Russian aeroplane which crashed was one of a batch of new machines being delivered at Kabul. Apparently the airmenReuter's Service - 87 words
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Article80 1928-05-18 9 Disappointed Suitor Murders Her Then Shoots Himself Reuter's Service New York, May 17. Maris Montero. a gifted young Spanish dancer, was murdered in her apartment in the fashionable Rodin studios after a violent quarrel with an infatuated Argentinian, Horatio Columbres, whose attentions she had repeatedly rejected. TheReuter's Service - 80 words
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Article65 1928-05-18 9 Attempt to Raise Funds m Selangor (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. May 18. A meeting held at the Selangor Chamber of Commerce decided to organize a fund for the relief of distress in Tsinanfu. A substantial contribution has already been promised. There is no organi.ed boycott here65 words
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Article157 1928-05-18 9 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, May 16. Mr. Kamiyama, Governor-General of Formosa, consulted the Throne as to whether he should hand in his resignation, on account of a certain serious affair. At a joint mass meeting of the bills exchangers, Mr. Mitsuchi, Finance Minister, and Mr.157 words
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Advertisement101 1928-05-18 9 IBH PORTWINE J PRJW SUPREME AMONG X IBSm '[ALL PORTS. g Do not drink cheap;J chemically; ,made 2 Portwines =when it is possible to obtain a really good wine.—The I produce of the finest vineyards in [Portugal, at a I reasonable figure. I Sole Agents: I GUTHRIE &SCO., LTD. 1101 words
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Article346 1928-05-18 10 Serious Charge Against Eurasian UNFORTUNATE MAN IN SERIOUS CONDITION A distressing shooting incident occurred in Mandai Road at about 11 o'clock yesterday morning, when a Boyanese coolie was shot by a Eurasian named T. H. Lewis. It appears that Lewis was returning from a tour of inspection346 words
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Article118 1928-05-18 10 Accused's Failure to Slow Down This morning an accident involving a Johore car and a car belonging to Mr. Alan Loke of Kuala Lumpur, occurred at the junction of Killeney Road and Lloyd Road. Both cars were damaged, but nobody was injured. The Malay driver of the118 words
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Article199 1928-05-18 10 Throwing Pins at the Virgin For Husbands Throw a pin and one cent. Lie Virgin will give you a husband quick," runs a -peculiar saying concerning a quaint custom in Toledo, Span, where in one of the narrowstreets called "Calle de los Alfileratos," (Street of Pins), inside the199 words
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Article1236 1928-05-18 10 ADDRESS BY DR. G. E. BROOKE Success of Local Training Scheme The following address was delivered by Dr. G. E. Brooke, Chief Health Officer, Singapore, on Wednesday in the Central Sanitary Depot, Jalan Klapa, Victoria Street, Singapore on the openin- of the eighth annual session of the sanitary1,236 words
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Article, Illustration460 1928-05-18 10 To-Night's Boxing WILL BUD WALLEY SUCCEED? Young Hassan to Tackle Clever Mauro (By "K.O.") Bud Walley, undisputed fly and bantam champion of British Malaya and the younger brother of the more famous "Boy," will endeavour to climb a step higher up the ladder to pugilistic fame when he460 words
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Article145 1928-05-18 10 Further Games in S.C.C. Tourney The following are the ties to be played on Friday and next week in the S.C.C. tournament: FRIDAY W. H. Palgrave (plus 5) vs. W. Y. Semple (plus 5). E. H. R. Bowerman (scr.) vs. J. Hammond (plus 5). H. Gray (plus 5) vs.145 words
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Article85 1928-05-18 10 Entries Open For V.M.C.A. Annual Sports The fourth annual athletic sports arranged by the V.M.C.A. will be held on the Association sports ground on Saturday, June 23. Entry forms are now ready and may be had on application to the Physical Director, V.M.C.A. There are twenty-seven events, open to85 words
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Article60 1928-05-18 10 V.M.C.A. to Meet Cold Storage The following will represent the V.M.C.A. against the Cold Storage on the yIm.C.A. Ground on Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. sharp:—B. Lyne (Captain), C. M. James, C. J. A. Gill, O. C. Smalley, S. D. Gauder, H. G. Stack, T. G. Lashmar. G.60 words
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68 1928-05-18 10 The following have been chosen to represent the Indian Association against the Duke's in the Framroz Cup competition at Tanglin on Sunday:—N. A. Mallal, R. Jumabhoy, C. A. Baig, P. K. Baskaran, W. Singh, A. S. Roman, P. S. Raju, B. J. Raj,68 words
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65 1928-05-18 10 The following have been chosen to represent the Old Rafflesian:'' Association vs. R. K. at cricket on Sunday at Pulau Brani. commencing at 2:15 p.m.:—H. G. Stack (Capt.), G. Armstrong, M. Ignatius, K. F. Oehlers, Geo. Armstrong. T. B. Smith, F. B.65 words
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53 1928-05-18 10 The following selected players are requested to represent the S.C.R.C. against Fort Canning on Sunday at 2 p.m. on the f-rmer's irround: Siow Hian. John Lim, Chee Lim, Wong. Choon Sim. Chow Tat. Kirn. Hock, Kong Leong. Ah Chuan. Chin Joo and Cho< n53 words
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Article63 1928-05-18 10 M Austins to Meet the Rovers* Party The following members are asked to play for the Austin Badminton Party against the Rovers' Badminton Party in 4 gles and 1 Doubles at the former's court. 101 Joe Chiat Road, on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. sharp: Sineles:—Lee Kirn Seek. Hendrick Tan,63 words
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69 1928-05-18 10 There will be a friendly badminton match between the liners and Austin Badminton Party, on the latter's court, at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. The following have been ■elected to represent the Rovers: Singles.—Tan Eng Sin. Ang Eng Kirn. Chia Kirn Cheng and69 words
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Article68 1928-05-18 10 Compston Fails Badly in Pros. Thousand Guineas Reuter's Service. Leeds, May 17. The outstanding matches in the first round of the British Professionals' Thousand Guinea's Tournament are as follows: Charles Whitcombe beat Earnest Whitcombe, two and one. Cotton beat Ray four and two. Second Round Williamson (Notts.) beat Cotton,Reuter's Service. - 68 words
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41 1928-05-18 10 Router's Service. Hustanton, May 17. In the semi-finals of the British Ladies' Open Championship Mademoiselle Le Blan (France) beat Miss Wilson (Notts.) one up, and Miss Marshall (Sandy Lodge) defeated Miss Judith Fowler (Harrogate) one up.Router's Service. - 41 words
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40 1928-05-18 10 The Weiding Cup Competition, competed for last week-end, resulted in Mr. A. W. Davison winning the Cup with a net score of 65. Seven cards were taken out. The holder, Mr. Bevan, also competed.40 words
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Article112 1928-05-18 10 Revised list of ties to be played on Sunday, commencing at 9 a.m. Singapore G. C. Team vs. Keppel G. C. Team 9 a.m. L. D. Hardie, vs. C. N. W. Joyce. 9:05 a.m. E. R. B. Upton, vs. R. Craik. 9:10 a.m. G. B.112 words
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Article250 1928-05-18 10 S.C.C. BEAT PULAU BRANI Losers Great Second Half Recovery A really good game was seen at the Stadium last evening when the S.C.C. defeated Pulau Brani by the odd goal in five. Up to the last ten minutes of the match the Club were the superior side and scored250 words
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Article40 1928-05-18 10 At the Malaya ground last evening the referee abandoned the match between the Malays and the Y.M.C.A. because, it is reported two of the players came to blow?. L. cpl. Benney of the Dukes was referee.40 words
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226 1928-05-18 10 The following are the positions of the S.F.A. Leagues up-to-date:— Division I P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Dukes 3 0 0 14 0 6 S. C. C. 3 3 0 0 10 4 6 pa 3 2 1 0 3 o 4 S C.226 words
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24 1928-05-18 10 Playing on the S.R.C. padang last evening, the S.C.F.A. easily defeated the Municipal XI by hve clear goals.24 words
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23 1928-05-18 10 Reuter's Service Paris, May 17. In an Association Football Match England beat France by five goals to one.Reuter's Service - 23 words
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Article95 1928-05-18 10 Although the Press lost badly to the Harbour Board yesterday by five goals to one, the game was not as one-sided as the score suggests. Up to the interval the Press had quite a fair share of exchanges. A minute before the rest F.95 words
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Article94 1928-05-18 10 Ties in S.C.C. Volunteer Snooker Compt. FRIDAY N. C. Metherell and R. G. Littlehales vs. H. L. Marshall and R. T. Boyd. E. B. Evans and Paul Storr vs. W. T. Cherry and W. Hardy. MONDAY C. E. Winter and A. B. Cowan vs. P. H. Romney and W.94 words
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Article585 1928-05-18 10 Charged with Causing Death TICKLISH POINTS OF LAW Much public interest is centr n th case which came before the A, r Justice (Mr. Justice Sprouie) cial jury at the Singapore when William Mann was < causing the death of W. B. H other European, by585 words
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183 1928-05-18 10 An audience at the new Folies-\ .»gram Music Hall witnessed an unrehearsed rketch, which included several m< ml* i'- the police force. When the curtain a-" up on one of the scenes in t'i< spectators were surprised to sit- i couples, one183 words
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Article117 1928-05-18 10 Considerable interest is untitled in Canton in connection with a report that fourteen n. r planes have arrived then These machines are stated purchased by the Kwangtun Government under Marsha. through the agency oi a 1 formerly in business in who claim to be acquainted tion state that the flying117 words
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Article1528 1928-05-18 11 POSSIBILITIES OF WELL GOVERNED CHINA ide Awake Ruler Has Progressive Province our Chinese Correspondent) Canton, May 9. of unprofitable and endless the politico-military leaders one time a backward province el Kwangtung, are begin,vn quietly to plan and ructive endeavour within they now dominate. These advocate a Kwangsi for1,528 words
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Article232 1928-05-18 11 Child Welfare Council's Recommendations The Canadian Council of Child Welfare, after a 12-months' inquiry, has come to the conclusion that Canada offers «rreat i opportunities for industrious and ambitious j children who are physically and mentally sound, but that for weaklings Canadian settlement is a hazardous undertaking.232 words
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Advertisement466 1928-05-18 11 TO-NIGHT FRIDAY, MAY 18. TO-NIGHT NEW WOULD SHOW CHINESE W4YANG—3PEN AIR CINEMAS-JAVANESE WAYANG-WONG Etc., Ftc. THE CITY OPERA will stage To-night a Malayan Fa ry Play ♦RAJA SRI WAJAH PERNAMA" j TO MORROW A New Play which is Startling Original "ELAINE-MAID OF HONOUR" A drama in 3 Acts—Powerful Plot, with466 words
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Advertisement187 1928-05-18 11 i "Better be sure ilMli I I than sorry" Pr i Better make certain of securing whisky of J the risk T of getting immature t J spirit by merely saying J Obtainable from cv« y good Dealer I ox* from the Sole Agents:- JOHN LITTLE COLTD. I (Incorporated in187 words
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Article706 1928-05-18 12 TELUK PIAH RUBBER ESTATE (1914), LTD. Board's Confidence in the Future The fourteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Teluk Piah Rubber Estate (1914), Ltd., was held on April 17 at the office of the company, 24, Rood Lane, E.C., Mr. J. L. Loudoun-Shand (the Chairman) presiding.706 words
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Article213 1928-05-18 12 Its First Boom from the Great Croydon Bell Foundry Croydon shook and trembled, and the air rang with a hundred merry peals and changes a few weeks ago, when 2,500 bellringers met there to hear the first boom of the largest tuned bell in existence, and to213 words
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Article38 1928-05-18 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. l r »2 equal r 0 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders fr"m Tndia aid Ceylon is R?. 156 equal to $100.38 words
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Article178 1928-05-18 12 Spanish Trans-Atlantic Flyer's Plans I Ruiz Dealda, Spanish trans-Atlantic flier, arrived in New York from Europe on April 23 and disclosed plans for a world flight in August with Ramon France, another tamed Sranish aviator. Manila is to be one of the points touched on his journey, which178 words
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Article122 1928-05-18 12 Singapore, May 16. Catalogued 1.302.771 lbs.; 605.3S tons. Offered 975.836 lbs.; 435.64 tons. Sold 879.1 S4 lbs.; 31)2.49 tons. Spot London B\d. Now York 18% cents. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet (Cents per lb.) Standard quality 30% Good average quality 29 1 2 to 30V2 (30 n122 words
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Advertisement359 1928-05-18 12 PAVILION j To-Night J 1 A PARAMOUNT PROGKAMME EXTRAORDINARY. I WALLACE BEERY and RAYMOND HATTON J IN g "WE'RE IN THE NAVY NOW" ALSO I 1 DOUGLAS McLEAN j IN 3 I "HOLD THAT LION" J I FRED HUMES 1 IN 44 BLAZING DAYS" BOOK NOW. THE BEST THE WORLD359 words
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Advertisement286 1928-05-18 12 THE PERSON WITHOUT A HEADACHE. A Rarity. There is probably no one who has not ■ad a headache some time or other. Of neadaches there are many, and they vary in the degree of discomfort they bring. Rut whatever a headache may be, it is a thing one would like286 words
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Advertisement331 1928-05-18 12 Most Miles ji-r Dollar j TYRES FIRESTOXE TIRE RUBBER Co. (S.S.) LTD. Hong A H SINGAPORE "Una, I West End Tailoring 1 LADIES' AND GENTS' TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS. jjj JUNE requires proper apparel 9 I in business and to add zest to hea s jj I \J jw and for331 words
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Miscellaneous83 1928-05-18 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for May 20. To-day. May 18 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v), 30 yards Range Practice. 5:15 p.m.—Malay Drill Hall, Malay Coy., R. S. M.'s Parade. 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall. Eurasian Company, Practice King's Birthday Parade. To-morrow. May 19 2 p.m.—Bukit Timah Range, Eurasian83 words
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Article390 1928-05-18 13 Chinese Woman's Progress as Frisco Bank Manager Against the strict old traditions of her ancestors that the home is the place for Chinese women to preside over, Miss Dorothy C. Gee, born in China, has won success and presides over one of San Francisco's busiest financial institutions. Miss-390 words
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Article185 1928-05-18 13 Hendershot's "Fuelless Car" Declared Fraud Lester J. Hendershot's "fuelless motor," recently demonstrated before Charles A. Lindbergh and others, is declared by B. H. Wicks of the Hochstetter Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, to be a fake. Wicks arrived at New York City to warn officials of the Guggenheim Foundation185 words
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Article125 1928-05-18 13 Simithiran, a typist employed by Pritchard and Co., Ltd., was drowned in a mining pool near Ipoh on Sunday while bathing. The deceased plunged into the water and did not rise. His body was recovered from a depth of ten feet. A group of deputies will shortly submit to the125 words
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Advertisement656 1928-05-18 13 I DAVENPORT OIL ENGINE. I (DIESEL) S 4 FOUR CYCLE HEAVY DUTY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE I H.P. 6 H.P. 8 H.P a —No complicated air com- r N nr. tor. No Magneto. No Spark W\W\f\ ||<.t Bulbs. No &j Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh. S [eluk Anson and Penang. jjj nJ FREE656 words
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Advertisement166 1928-05-18 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 business 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 Lo.s Saleroom166 words
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Advertisement178 1928-05-18 13 (Engineered to provide the «2 I HBShHH |L lowest operation and mainten- <$m SBraHHOT ffSHfiBKl fe. ance costs Vauxltall is truly the 4\W WS^m*^m. ■HHjHH |T Six Super-Excellent. ■HBaBBB ■HhlSHa Because it is basically balanced H^^T^S L and equipped with a nine-bear- j BIJ f J W ing crankshaft it178 words
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Advertisement659 1928-05-18 14 PUBLIC NOTICES JOHORE GOVERNMENT Notice is on and after the Ist July, 1928, no solid tyred Lorwes will be permitted to travel over Johore Toads oJtside Johore Bahru Town Boar Limits, except under special exemption by the State Engineer. F. GLENDINNING, State Engineer, Johore. NOTICE. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB Visiting Members659 words
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Advertisement708 1928-05-18 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 agair.st the Estate of Chan Mah Yeo late of No. 29 Kreta Ayer Road Singapore,708 words
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Advertisement530 1928-05-18 14 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED—A linotype operator. Apply personally lo Manager, Malayan Saturday Post. WANTED—Competent Ist class Architectural or Civil Engineering Draughtsman. Salary $150 to $200 and free transsport daily from and to Singapore. Also competent Ist or 2nd class Surveyors. Salary $150 to $200 and $120 to $150 and free single530 words
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Advertisement502 1928-05-18 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITEDHEAD OFFICE: 49, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang J 6 Mfr Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,502 words
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Advertisement389 1928-05-18 14 BANES THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, und?r the Companies Acts of 1802 to 1800, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capital £3.000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,584,846 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M.389 words
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Advertisement279 1928-05-18 14 MSUIUNCE f 'HE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURAN' E ICQ PTE* AT iA)WEST CTJHRENI RATSB LC. HARGOLIOCH, Office: 2, Finiayeou G SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO. LTD. (Incorporated in the s.s.» Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital Surpljs HOARD279 words
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Advertisement413 1928-05-18 15 STEAMER SAMS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA APCARLINES (Incorporated in England) mai! 1» VSSENGER CARGO SERVICES. v siTl \R AND ORIENTAL STEAM Pl i VI lON CO.. LONDON AND M: LAST MAIL SERVICE. 5 r tontract with His Majesty's (io\ernment.) 11 TWARDS from LONDON 1 or China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore413 words
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Advertisement442 1928-05-18 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE Hugo l| il OeutschStinnes "p H Australische Linien Q C Oampfschiffs— and "Gesellschaft (Companies Incorporated in Germany) Passenger and Cargo Services. OUTWARDS HONG KONG. SHANGHAI JAPAN Ludendorff May 21 Hindenburg June 4 Rhein via Manila June 20 MANILA, HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND NORTH-CHINA PORTS t Vogtland442 words
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Advertisement404 1928-05-18 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSCHER viclxlx LLOYD l\ »w (Incorporated V in Germany.) The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures: OUTWARDS FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. t PFALZ due Spore May 18 t REMSCHEID due Spore June 14 FOR MANILA, JAPAN AND VLADIVOSTOK. t KONIGSBERG due Spore June 6 FOR MANILA,404 words
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Advertisement217 1928-05-18 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express service—l 9 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 p.m. "PERAK"217 words
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Advertisement467 1928-05-18 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Hakozaki Mara 10.500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam May 24 25 Hakusan Mara 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam June 7 3 Kitano Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp R'dam June 21 22 fHaruna Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London,467 words
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Advertisement252 1928-05-18 16 j JKfa lir-IIT Iyre__T I I THE WORLD'S j HOOGLANDT CO. jjj !An old 32 volt type. An up-to-date UOV. Private Electric Plant. Automatic.Kohler. jg There is a Kohler plant to suit your exact requirements. Send us briei particulars ft of the approximate number of lights in your house and252 words
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Advertisement179 1928-05-18 16 I PIANOS WORTH POSSESSING i STEINMEYER, STEINBERT 1 P S AND SCHILLLR PIANOS. I Are of the First Class Construe- jjj i^L^^^^^^^i I inn with either Teakwood or I CASH OR EASY PAYMENT. I NANO HENG Co., I 105, Selegie Road. Thone 958. 1 I IVSaI I I TOOTH I179 words
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Advertisement140 1928-05-18 16 —^.^iJUMuuuuucacacst^iib^dSESHSE^^ I WHEN THIRSTY mjL 3 DRINK ffp POPULAR |V I I :AERATED WATERS" lH|f j I PREPARED FROM THE PUREST AND CHOICEST g>, I INGREDIENTS. f 4 W I In I Phone 379. b 31 a g a S a S a i fl G a 8 I Why140 words
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