Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 April 1937
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Title Section20 1937-04-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 86. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1937. PRICE 10 CEN'ES.20 words
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430 1937-04-14 1 Danger Of reflation Pointed‘Out F J Chancellor's State nent In Common l,b on. April 14. The Chancellor of the v\ r s asked two questions in the House of Coniivojas t< oy Mr. Boothby. Conservative Member, wl*i> has associated at various times with thelions on international trade.—British Radio. - 430 words
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Article247 1937-04-14 1 :.—Reuter. JAPANESE APOLOGY ACCEPTED London. April 13. Mr. Anthony Eden announced in the House of Commons that the Japanese had expressed regrets for the Keelung incident. Replying to Lt.-Comdr. R. Fletcher, Mr. Eden said that in accordance with the arrangement reached between the Japanese Government and:.—Reuter. - 247 words
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Article87 1937-04-14 1 Now Is Your Opportunity The sum of $250 is waiting to be won. All readers of the Pinang Gazette and Sunday Gazette have an opportunity of winning this amount. If you fill in the entry form on Page 14. you may be fortunate enough87 words
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Article145 1937-04-14 1 Accident V erdict London, April 13. Evidence at the inquest into the death of Gunner Percy Sullivan, V.C., showed that he was not knocked down by a cyclist as was first announced but fell on the road when apparently stepping off the kerb. The cyclist, who was145 words
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Article, Illustration355 1937-04-14 1 battle zore where he has no part.—British Wireless. AND BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPPING STRONG PRESS CRITICISM London. April 13. The statement made in the House of Commocs by the Prime Minister yesterday on the situation for shipping in the neigh- bourhood of Bilbao was the subject of muchbattle zore where he has no part.—British Wireless. - 355 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-04-14 1 Triplets born to a Malay woman in Binjai, a village near Bayan Lepas, Penang, last week. AU were girls.28 words
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Article51 1937-04-14 1 —Reuter Wireless. -A German, Otto Karl Ludwig, was charged in Essex with being an alien, attempting to land at Harwich and being in possession of documents and data calculated to constitute an act preparatory to committing an offence under the Officials Secrets Act. He was remanded in—Reuter Wireless. - 51 words
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Article192 1937-04-14 1 —Reuter. EGYPT’S CASE WELL RECEIVED NEW ERA OF PROSPERITY Montreux, April 13. The Egyptian Capitulations Conference, which opened yesterday with the declaration by Nahas Pasha which was generally welcomed as moderate and conciliatory and leaving the door open for negotiations, was resumed this morning when the heads of.—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article83 1937-04-14 1 .—Reuter. Welcomed By Big Crowd London, April 13. Prince end Princess Cbichibu arrived in London this morning from Southampton and were greeted at Waterloo Station by a crowd of several thousands. Prince and Princess Chichibu, who were accompanied in the train by Lord Loch, representing the.—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article60 1937-04-14 1 Heavy Death Toll (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, April 13. Cholera cases m Siam for the week ending April 3 were 440 cases with 293 deaths and for the week ending April 10, 844 cases and 594 deaths. The figures for Bangkok were: April 3, cases60 words
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Article40 1937-04-14 1 i. —Reuter Wireless. Coronation Address Adopted Ottawa, April 13. The House of Commons adopted with acclamation the address of loyalty to the King on the occasion of his Coronation and also expresses devotion to Princess Elizabeth. —Reuter Wireless.i.—Reuter Wireless. - 40 words
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Article120 1937-04-14 1 NO GENERAL RE-ASSESSMENT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The following official statement has been made by Mr. H. G. Harris, Controller under the Tin and Tin Ore Restriction enactment, F.M.S. with regard to a general re-assessment of tin producers in the F M-S.: In view of the uncertainty wh120 words
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Article59 1937-04-14 1 i.—Reuter. Commons’ Question London, April 13. In the House of C miners, lenlying to Mr. Rostron Duckworth, Mr. Anthony Eden said that smugging n N r.h China had apparently diminished recently but in view of the indications which reached him he was coushlemg whether there werei.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article, Illustration88 1937-04-14 1 >r solving constitutional problems. Reuter. Wireless. REFERENCE TO RETIREMENT CHOOSING ANOTHER PREMIER London, April 13. Much sentimental interest was attached to the meeting of the Bewdley Unionist Association when Mr. Baldwin, for the first time, openly referred to his impending re- tirement. "It may not be very>r solving constitutional problems. Reuter. Wireless. - 88 words
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Advertisement14 1937-04-14 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bisbop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772. i J14 words
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Advertisement77 1937-04-14 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRiCH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda. Perak, 224, Beach St., Penang—Phone 968. CHOP SOON KIAT, S 4, High St. K. Lumpur, for Selangof VRone 3V58. 11 aI, IM k- v W jgEr Keep them bright with a daily pint of nature’s perfect77 words
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Article1217 1937-04-14 2 917 CASES LV 1933: 3,281 IN 1936 Registrar Of Vehicles Annual Report ‘‘The various Police Divisions continued to make inci easing use of the Vehicles Court for the punishment of minor traffic offenders within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Ordinance, wntes Mr. J. A. McEvoy, Registrar1,217 words
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Article55 1937-04-14 2 Arrears of tax amounted to $1,382.50 of which $73.00 are probably recoverable. This compares unfavourably with arrears of $398 last year, and is partially accounted for by the number of decrepit lorries abandoned by their owners on waste land after all saleable or usable parts have been55 words
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Advertisement533 1937-04-14 2 flejd Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. Lc-ndon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, Londoei E C. 4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel: Leadmalaya” London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES533 words
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Advertisement634 1937-04-14 2 AUCTION BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS Important Property Sale By Order of the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, F.M.S. as Executor of the will of CHUNG THYE PHIN, DECEASED. The undersigned will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at 228, Beach Street, Penang, on Wednesday, the 28th April 1937, at 11.30 a m. PARTICULARS OF PROPERTY634 words
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Advertisement327 1937-04-14 2 TAIPING TURF CLUB APRIL 1937 SKYE MEETING Ist DAY: FRIDAY, 16th APRIL, 1987 ’nd DAY: SATURDAY, 17th APRIL. 1937 Two Rune tor Class 4 Horses Tv»o Runs for Class 5 Horses Two Runs for Class 2 Ponies A $l/- Sweepstake for Members only will be held each day on Races327 words
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Advertisement320 1937-04-14 2 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons why you should choose THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO, LTD, to look after your insurance needs. Point... 7 It renders periodical Returns to Government giving full particulars of its assets and of its liabilities under all policy and320 words
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Article2477 1937-04-14 3 Reference In Mr. Sastri’s Report STATEMENT BEFORE COMMISSIONERS REFERENCE to the statement concerning the Penang Municipal coolie lines, which arose out of the report by the Rt. Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri on. conditions of Indian labour in Malaya, was made by the Penang/Municipal president, Major2,477 words
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Advertisement250 1937-04-14 3 Wednesday 14th April, 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (Incorporated In The Straits Settlements.) WEMBLEY PARK GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY PEEJAY RINGENS will perform his sensational death-defying diving act tonight. The Most Reckless, Thrilling Dare-devil Sensation Ever Conceived. SHOW STARTS AT 10.30 P.M. The Last Two Nights Only TAI LOH THEEN250 words
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Advertisement114 1937-04-14 3 WH rTUAWAYS MSj&ca/i qfffck Sam GOOD DUALITY EAU-DE-COLOGNE gfr AND Lavender s Wafer delightfully refreshing and COOLING AT ALL TIMERS FLSPECIAL. ly during the heat of the day this EAU DE COLOGNE LAVENDER WATER IS LOVELY AND CHARMING TO USE» vvMILDLY PERFUMED. b nfin guaranteed full strength. IN LARGE SIZE114 words
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328 1937-04-14 4 CALLS MADE ON REAR-ADMIRAL With a university professor, e. playwright nod humorist, an artist, a pressman and two cinemat ngrapher s on board as well as a. rear-«idmiral end 900 officers and men, the 10,00 G-ton Japanese cruiser Ashigara at Singapore on Sunday morning »n her328 words
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Article1023 1937-04-14 4 JOURNALIST TO WED The engagement is announced of Frtincesco Robert Stefani, of the Singapore Free Press, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. Stefani, of Kelso, Scotland, and Sylvia T. Greenstone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Greenstone, of London. The marriage will take place1,023 words
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Article392 1937-04-14 4 Priceless Boon To Britain’s i Hospitals i Toronto, April 4. The greatest find of radium the world hos ever known—discovered in the subl Arctic wastes of Canada by a penniless prospector—is revolutionising the supply of this precious commodity. Workings near Echo Bay, in the Great BeHr392 words
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Article158 1937-04-14 4 OATH TAKEN BY TENGKU MAHKOTA Johore Bahru, Apr. 10. The Tengku Mahkota of Johore was proclaimed Regent at a picturesque ceremony at the Diwan this evening in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering from all parts of the State. He was received by a158 words
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Advertisement317 1937-04-14 4 SHE WAS X-RAYED 1 12 TIMES Tried Electric Treatment For Rheumatism To suffer for five years with pains in the "back to be X-rayed 12 times to electric treatment for three years —and then to find that Kruschen was what she really needed to get relief. That was this woman's317 words
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Advertisement11 1937-04-14 4 WOULD YOU LIKE A CHEQUE FOR $250? See Page 14 Now!11 words
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Advertisement340 1937-04-14 4 NEW* “SUPER-SOFT" NIGH-POLISH PEPSODENT! The world over» there’s nothing like $200,000 tooth paste formula. Its sensational netw gives your teeth the most brilliant polish ever discovered—rand it is Super-Soft. t J| j|^lS t high roUSHES IEETH TO TWICE THE BRILUMCEr-SAFELT xofl B||fc Bx k- PKr* bXj JI Bfc X. TEETH340 words
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794 1937-04-14 5 “Doomed As A Great Port By Tide Peril” WORK Of RECENT GALES London, March 28. IS SOUTHAMPTON in danger of losing the natural advantages that make it one of the greatest ports in the world? The suggestion is made by Mr. Ernest Latham, one794 words
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Article172 1937-04-14 5 First Of Coronation V isitors London, April 3. Queen Maud of Norway, who landed at Newcastle yesterday, is the first of the Royal visitors to arrive for the Coronation. She is staying at Sandringham. Prince Charles. Count of Flanders, is to represent his brother. King Leopold, according172 words
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Article233 1937-04-14 5 Fourth Season At Maiden Castle COST TO BE £1,200 Dorchester, April 2. The fourth season’s excavations at Maiden Castle, the great prehistoric earthworks, near here, will begin in June. Another season’s work has been found necessary by the Society of antiquar.es because of problems raised by233 words
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Article532 1937-04-14 5 STRIKING FORCE OF BOMBERS New Industry Stockholm, April 3. Sweden has just taken a further important step to develop her defence organisation. An industrial group under the leadership of the worldfamoiis gun factory Bofors have founded a new Swedish aeroplane company which is to build532 words
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Advertisement108 1937-04-14 5 HILLMAN MINX MAGNIFICENT tested and proved in every feature continues of course for 1957. lacicleJi. U i ■MjirK u/ ff If ■■Mau fe#/ < Sk 8 JMsa v V** Ji i’B* iwhu Minx Magnificent, the most successful light car ever SAFETY SAI nnw -jm. introduced to the motoring public. Built108 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article406 1937-04-14 6 PENANG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN GROUND CORONATION ESSAYS—READER'S PROPOSAL —CHINESE TRADITIONS THE CABARET CONTROVERSY To The Editor. Sir, I suppose your "Diodes” is an ancient, austere, hard as nails autocrat—judging by his exploits and the nature of his views. Anything I might say in reply406 words
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Article374 1937-04-14 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —I Um indebted to your correspondent, Kingsley Goh, for pointing out my “mistakes” in my letter to you on April 10. We learn by making mistakes and I am not ashamed of admitting them though they are not as prodigious, enormous, confounded, confutative,374 words
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Article649 1937-04-14 6 To The Editor. Sir, —If criticism is kind and fair, accept it with respect and thanks, if it is unfair and unkind treat it with contempt. That is my motto. Permit me, Mr. Editor, to deal with “Charlie Oo’s” letter para by para. In his first paragraph he649 words
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Article230 1937-04-14 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —I should be much obliged if you would allow me a little space in your paper to give a suggestion as regards the forthcoming Coronation. No doubt many suggestions have been given by your correspondents, but I think it is not230 words
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Advertisement78 1937-04-14 6 BOOK TODAY PLANS ARE OPEN TOWN HALL Next MONDAY, 19th APRIL, at 9.30 p.m. POSITIVELY THE ONLY APPEARANCE OF THE BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS DANCER. IN HER SUPERB DANCE CREATIONS INCLUDING “CAPRICE VIENNOTSF”’ ACOCK "HUMORESQUE" ASTURIANA ETC. ETC., WITH COMPLETE STAGING LIGHTING MUSIC, AND COSTUMES AS PRESENTED AT THE SAVOY THEATRE78 words
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Advertisement332 1937-04-14 6 NEVER TAKE CHANCES WITH STOMACH TROUBLE! Few complaints are serious in the beginning. The most common trouble today—stomach disorder —usually starts in a small way. It may attack you as HEARTBURN, BILIOUSNESS. FLATULENCE or INDIGESTION, but its meaning is always the same and so is its remedy. It is warning332 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous186 1937-04-14 6 TONIGHT 9.30 Thrills Drama Romance! WARNER BROS, present you the dramatic story of life and drama in big city clinics I LET HIM DIEZ demanded his vow of Vengeance! SAVE HIS LIFE! Commanded his oath as a Doctor! DON’T BREAK MY HEART! cried the woman to whom he had sworn186 words
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Miscellaneous145 1937-04-14 6 R(,VA| WINDSOR 6-30 Tonight 9-30 6-15 Tonight 9-30 By Popular Requests Return Screening sere5 ere J-ast The Superb Thrilling Another Famous Cantonese Talkie e w Hindustani Talkie Everyone Is Waiting for. The Great Indian Stunt“FAN TIEN FOO TEE” “master navinchandra with Miss LAM MOOI MOOT KHONG m SUN SIEW, TAI145 words
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3510 1937-04-14 7 Penang Chamber Of Commerce Meeting INCREASING JAPANESE SHIPPING COMPETITION REI’ ERhNCB, to the burning’ question of increasing’ Japanese shipping subsidies and other matters pertaining to trade was made by Mr. Jules Martin at the annual meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Reference3,510 words
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Advertisement158 1937-04-14 7 THE "POPULAR" Bh.p. FORD t aoJw l j > ~'r Ar < > 1 <J> t I"" IP-.. New standards of motor-car value have been Economies made possible by ever-rising established by the Popular Ford. There is not production and sales have alone made to-day's another car that is so158 words
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Article363 1937-04-14 8 AT the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners yesterday Major H. S. Paterson, the President, made an important statement. He referred to certain comments in the report submitted to the Government of India by the Rt. Hon. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri on labour conditions in Malaya.363 words
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Article261 1937-04-14 8 EVIDENCE of better times in Penang was given at the annual meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Mr. J. Dick, the chairman, pointed out that trade had, on the whole, been satisfactory, and that higher prices for exports were largely responsible. The chairman,261 words
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Article103 1937-04-14 8 Contractor Charged The story of the disastrous explosion, which occurred at the Chettj Temple, Waterfall Road, Penang on Jan. 10, 1937 during the manufacture of fireworks, was recounted in the Penang Middle Court this morning when Veerappen, a contractor, was charged with having negligently omitted to103 words
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Article91 1937-04-14 8 Men Return To Work (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuela Lumpur, April 14. Inquiries by a Pinang Gazette representative show that the strikers in the Klang pineapple factories and the Port Swettenham match factory who returned to work on Monday did so unconditionally. Their only demand was for91 words
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Article70 1937-04-14 8 !.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, April 14. Attempts to propagate the restoration of mon'irchy in China have been reported, and it is believed that scores of members of a secret society, who have this as their aim, have arrived in Shanghai, and with the help!.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 70 words
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Article605 1937-04-14 8 f orthcoming Rural Hygiene Conference -At Bandoeng On August 3-far Eastern Countries Participating Eminent (< Rapporteurs f To Open Discussion I REFERRED yesterday to the arrangements being made for the Fourth International Course in Malariology to be held in Malaya this year. The following details with regard605 words
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Article274 1937-04-14 8 Young Johnson v. Hemchit: Vee Chan v. Gabuco (By Our Boxing Correspondent) The local promoter is to be congratulated on getting up a fine card for Friday at the Fun and Frolic Stadium, Penang, with a double main event and a special attraction. Young Johnson,274 words
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Article145 1937-04-14 8 Good Film At Queen’s ONCE A DOCTOR: With Donald Woods, Jean Muir, Gordon Oliver, Joseph King and Henry Kolker. Warner Bros, picture. Showing at the Queen’s. It was a pity that this picture did not meet with better support at the Queen s last night. Donald Woods145 words
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Advertisement279 1937-04-14 8 1 e /7 I&Cy^ By Marmite makes all meat g and vegetable dishes more g nutritious and digestible f as well as far more apperising. It is the Great Yeast Food, extremely rich in Vitamin B, which is essential to perfect health. To make delicious Marmite sandwiches, mix a little279 words
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Advertisement57 1937-04-14 8 W.W.W.W.W. j Highly Recommended by the Medica Profession for their health giving properties. SPECIALLY PACKED FOR THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tins IDEAL for Growing Children, Adults and Old People. Stocked by All High Class Provision Dealers. Sole- Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd PENANG, Ipoh, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. <57 words
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Article266 1937-04-14 9 Prominent Penang Chinese Charged $20,000 BAIL GRANTED Khoo Soo Thye, at one time manager of the Bata Shoe Company, Penang, and a prominent figure in the local rubber circles, who was alleged to have absconded in January with 125 tons of rubber valued at .$98,000266 words
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Article507 1937-04-14 9 CREDITABLE WIN FOR INDIANS BY 3 GOALS TO 1 The Jubilee Party, a team composed entirely of Indians, creditably defeated the Penang Sports Club in a friendly game of soccer on the Esplanade yesterday by three goals to one. The game was interesting. The Indians were507 words
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Article273 1937-04-14 9 HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY CARD OF 7 EVENTS The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Taiping Turf Club Skye Meeting to be run at Taiping on Friday, April 16. It will be noticed that an additional race has been added, a polo pony273 words
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Article33 1937-04-14 9 The April Monthly Medal (Stroke) will be played for over the week-end 17th/18th. Members are also reminded that the April Mixed Foursomes will be played on Wednesday afternoon, April 28.33 words
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Article410 1937-04-14 9 Annual Meeting At Butterworth A GOOD YEAR The annual general meeting of the Prov.nce Wellesley and Kedah Tamil Church was held at St. Mark's Church Vestry, Butterworth, on Saturday last. There was a large gathering from various centres of the Province and Kedah. The Rev.410 words
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66 1937-04-14 9 Mr. P. C. Dias Elected A meeting of the Committee of Management of the Penang Harbour Board Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., was held at the registered office, P.H.8., on Tuesday. At this meeting, the following were elected office-bear-ers for the year 1937:- chairman:66 words
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Advertisement647 1937-04-14 9 *•wlW V B v THE TRUE TONIC FOOD 1 I Übtatftable of all Chemists and Store» I RAHMAN HYDRAULIC TIN, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIVIDEND NO. 46 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a First Interim Dividend of Five per cent in respect of the current financial year has647 words
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Advertisement194 1937-04-14 9 NOTICE In view of the uncertainty which appears to exist on the subject, it is now published for the information of those interested that no general re-assessment of tin producers in the Federated Malay States will be undertaken during the existing period of restriction but that the Central Committee under194 words
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Advertisement213 1937-04-14 9 WlihliHiinnhiiiiiiiHHiiiiiijnjiOniilnliliHHnniiiiiil MADE IN NINE DELICIOUS flavours USE CHIVERS JELLY CRYSTALS This u the ideal dish to put colour and sparkle teto ordinary everyday menus. And of course everybody likes Chivers Jellies they’re so cool end refreshing—more than that they are a definite aid to digestion. Chivers Jellies are easy to213 words
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Article1164 1937-04-14 10 Tin Market? LOWER PRICES EXPECTED Outlook Puzzles London (From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 5. TIN prices have reacted sharply this week on rumours that American consumers intend to hold off the market for the time being and in consequence of the small but surprising increase of1,164 words
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290 1937-04-14 10 PROFIT OF $34,172 LAST YEAR The report of the directors of Utan Simpan Rubber Company Ltd. for the year ended Dec. 31. 1936, for presentation at the 27th annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at the registered office of the290 words
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701 1937-04-14 10 TEN PER CENT. DIVIDEND FOR SHAREHOLDERS The report of the directors of The Bruas Rubber Company, Ltd., for the year ended, Dec. 31, 1936, show that the nett profit for the year after providing for depreciation amounts to $68,176.36 as compared with a profit701 words
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64 1937-04-14 10 The directors of Labu (F.M.S.) Rubber Co.. Ltd., have recommended a (final) dividend of 121% payable on April 20. £4, 300 to be transferred to reserve account and £22.984 to be carried forward, subject to audit and usual adjustments, says64 words
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Article58 1937-04-14 10 The Directors of Cheviot Rubber Ltd., have recommended a (final) dividend in respect of last financial year of 10% payable on April 20: £7.000 to be transferred io reserve account and £24.130 to be carried forward subject to audit and usual adjustments, says Guthrie Co., Ltd. Kuala58 words
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Article89 1937-04-14 10 Net profit for 1936 £2,763 (against £928); add £3.019 brought in, making £5, 783; to general reserve £500: dividend 4 per cent., less tar. (2 per cent.). £2,135: forward £3.148. Crop of rubber harvested 351,000 lb., of which carried forward at under cost. Average net sale price89 words
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Advertisement152 1937-04-14 10 When a IrOMAN vb tells y° u J L/ that people often take her V for years younger than z-* jLZ she is, that she puts this down to her white teeth. that she puts those down to the fact she’s used nothmg but Calverts tooth Powder since she left152 words
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1247 1937-04-14 11 SPIRITED DEFENCE BY MAJOR H. S. PATERSON In Reply To Criticism By Rt. Hon. Srinivasa Sastri Criticism of the Penang Municipal Coolie Lines «by the Rt. Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri was replied to; yesterday by the Municipal President, Major H. S.1,247 words
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Article250 1937-04-14 11 ONE SEAT TO EVERY 11 OF POPULATION The American film industry, according to the latest official statistics, enjoyed in 1936 its most satisfactory financial year since 1929. This prosperity, however, was mainly experienced by producers. Figures show that the distributors are now faced with the250 words
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Article103 1937-04-14 11 POLICE MAKING INVESTIGATION (From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping, April 12. The mangled body of an unknown Indian Mdhamedan of about 30 years of age was discovered yesterday on the railway line between Pondok Tanjong and Ulu Sepatang by a coolieIt is believed that the unfortunate103 words
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Article210 1937-04-14 11 Judge’s Remark At Selangor Assizes CHINESE ACQUITTED OF MURDER CHARGE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 13. “Tell the accused that I have heard all the evidence of the prosecution and although it cannot be said that there is no evidence it does not in210 words
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Article43 1937-04-14 11 Today at the Waterfall Gardens from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. March: The Voice Is Near: Bennet. Overture: The Bohemian Girl: Balfe. Ballad Fox Trot: The Heart Of The Sunset: Nicholls. Selection: Community Land. No. 1: Stoddon Finale: Hungarian Medley: Hume.43 words
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Article197 1937-04-14 11 MALAY FINED $25 (From Our Own Correspondent) TUiping, April 12. A Malay, Saleh bin Haji Idris, who appeared before the Taiping Magistrate on a charge of voluntarily assisting in the concealment of stolen property, namely, two pairs of silver ianklets and one pair of silver197 words
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Article142 1937-04-14 11 Singapore may soon be entirely rid of malaria. Two swamps—the Kallang Basin and the Gey lang Basin—both near the new Singapore Airport are to be greatly improved. The Kalang Basin, where the Singapore Municipality is negotiating for the purchase of 150 acres of the142 words
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Article122 1937-04-14 11 Biennial General Meeting To Be Held Members and subscribers are requested to be present lit the Biennial General Meeting of the Singapore Anti-Opium Society to be held at No. 137, Kampong Java Road, Singapore on April 24, 1937 at 4.00 p.m. AGENDA To confirm the minutes122 words
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Article113 1937-04-14 11 The following passengers arrived or left Singapore by Imperial and Qantas air liners: Aircraft Adelaide VH-UUA from Brisbane, Darwin and D. E. 1., arrived on April 10: Mr. F. Daniell from Brisbane, Mr. and M|rs. R. Gow from Charleville. Aircraft Atalanta G-ABTI for Penang, Siam, Burma and113 words
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267 1937-04-14 11 (Continued from page 2) ders within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Ordinance, as per the following table: No. of YEAR CASES FINES 1933 917 $2,447.90 1934 1817 $3,052.20 1935 3009 $5,373.00 1936 3281 $7,482.00 A strong campaign against loitering rikishas and motor buses effected some267 words
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Article189 1937-04-14 12 “THE EMPIRE FOLLIES” A special Empire concert party has been organised, by the 8.8. C., and named The Empire Follies.” It is hoped that the party will appear in future at intervals in the Daventry programmes. Its first performance will be on April 16 and189 words
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37 1937-04-14 12 New Zealand pioposes to erect a powerful shortwave station to publicise the Dominion. It is hoped this service will be operating wthin the next 12 months. Broa’casts will be in several languages.37 words
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SHIPPING NEWS AND MAILS
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Article359 1937-04-14 12 S S. ‘TOTTORI MARU’ from Japan for Rangoon Calcutta. M. V. ‘DELHI’ from S’pore for Gothenburg via ports. S S ‘MATA HARI‘ from Singapore via ports. Sails Friday. S.S. ‘BELLEROPHON’ from North Continent sails for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. S.S. ‘ALFOER’ for Asahan, Berombang,359 words
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Article601 1937-04-14 12 LATEST TIMES OF POSTING AIR MAIL A mail for Australia, New Zealand, Java, and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Singapore-Australia air mail service will close at 7.30 p.m. today. GUTYV.ARD MAIL A mail for Western Australia by the s.s. Ealocran will close at 8601 words
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Advertisement23 1937-04-14 12 STEEL BULLOCK Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums Refuse Bins Shelving, Benches. SMi EASTERN MFG. KHnl co 1, River Road. ■■■Mi PENANG.23 words
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Miscellaneous1242 1937-04-14 12 -RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in f/n the following wavelengths-. TRANSMISSION 2. TRANSMISSION 2 8.15 p. m.—The news and announcements. 8.35—Greenwich time signal. The Bir- GSH 21 ■s7 Mc/s (15.97 m.) xningham Hippodrome Orchestra; conduc- GSG 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.) tor, Harry Pell. From the Hippodrome1,242 words
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Miscellaneous243 1937-04-14 12 ROME 2 RO JI.SI Mels (25.4 m TODAY’ p.m. 9.20 Opening announcement. News in English. Tina Bari (violinist) and Gina Schelini (pianist). Prince Valerio Pignatelli: “Bolschevism in Hungary.” Vocal concert —Bianca Bianchi and Muzio Giovagnoli. Eastern Hour “Post Box.’’ News in Italian. TOMORROW P.M. 9.20 Open ng announcement. News in243 words
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Miscellaneous296 1937-04-14 12 PARIS Stut;on Radio-Colonial. Its call letter. *re: V/. L. 19.63 metres T. P. A. 2 W. L. 25.23 T. P. A. 3 W. L. 25.60 T. P. A. 4 TODAY TP A 2 15.24 Mcjs (19.6 m.) p.m. 5.20 Concert relay from Limoges. 7.05 Talk on Current French events (in296 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-04-14 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Low 2.18 p.m. 8.36 p.m. TOMORROW 2.32 a.m. 9.18 a.m. 2.56 p.m. 9.12 p.m.18 words
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Article122 1937-04-14 13 The following Malayan passengers are due to arrive in Singapore by the N.Y.K. liner s.s| “Hakozaki Maru” on Saturday, April 17, 1937 from Europe and via Ports: Mrs. .B. Capes, Mr. L. C. Damais Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Day, Master C. G. Day, Miss122 words
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Advertisement375 1937-04-14 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE VMWia. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Doe (in conjunction with Glen Shire Tine) Penang London A. PATROCLUS Mara., L’don, R’dam A Glasgow Apr. 15 May 12 GLENBEG London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp Apr. 23 May 24 Middlesborough. £L MEMNON M’seilles, L’don, R’dam,375 words
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Advertisement372 1937-04-14 13 PBEfWM UNEnTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Marseilles New York FENANO Arrive Arrive S.S. PRES. HARRISON Apr. 23 May 19 June 1 S.S. PRES. POLK May 6 June 2 June 15 S.S. PRES. PIERCE May 20 June 16 June 29 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have372 words
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Advertisement832 1937-04-14 13 P&O BRITISH PORT SWETTENHAM, SINGAPORE SS. “ROHNA” SAILING THURSDAY, 15th APRIL Pemnaular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hii Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Servi™ Outwards from London for China Japan. Homewaids for Colombo, Aden, Port Said, due Penang 1937 Marseilles and London. S/S “RAWALPINDI” Apr.832 words
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Miscellaneous625 1937-04-14 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES NIROM BERLIN YDC (15.15 Mc,B (19.8 m.) Station Zeesen broadcasts on the followPMN (10.26 Mc[s (29.2 m.) frequencies:— TODAY DJB 15.20 Mels 19.7 m. DJN 9.54 Mc|s 31.4 m. 2.20 Close down. DJE 16.89 m. (15,280 kc|s) 5.50 Time signal. Opening announce- DJQ 19.63 m. (15.280 kcls). ment625 words
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Miscellaneous104 1937-04-14 13 HONG KONG ZBW (9 52 Mcs (31.4 m.) TODAY p.m. 3.30 Chinese programme. 6.30 European programme. 6.50 Stock quotations and Exchange Market report. 6.55 Continuation of European programme 7.20 Time signal, weather report and announcements. 7.23 Continuation of European programme. 8.15 Daventry news bulletin. 10.20 Close down. TOMORROW P.M. 3.30104 words
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Article2012 1937-04-14 14 Difficulty In Auditing Accounts ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 25 CERTAIN difficulties with regard to the auditing of the finances of the Penang Chinese Swimming Club are referred to by the club’s hon. auditor in his report for the year ended Aug. 31, 1936, to be presented2,012 words
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Advertisement224 1937-04-14 14 <«.>»», I l’'***.- Jb ■y> *< gazette d? Sunday gazette $250 MUST BE WON Five Winners or Nearest Singapore May Meeting A prize of $250 will be given to the sender of the best entry. Should two or more entrants tie for the prize the $250 will be equally divided224 words
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Advertisement140 1937-04-14 14 EAT MORE 0 F T E N.. NOT MORE FOOD, BUT MORE FREQUENT FOOD »ay the doctor» 1 This is not one of those modern ‘theories’ that you are asked to take on trust. It is a proved scientific fact, established by exhaustive tests, that people work better when they140 words
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Article, Illustration1381 1937-04-14 15 Permanent Injury Io Eyesight Al >C JOR S \ci diet has brought to a close a ring career that was short but colourful and highly successful. Jack Petersen, former heavyweight champion of the Brin.di Umpire, has said farewell to the ring—and to his dream1,381 words
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Article501 1937-04-14 15 Death Of A Great Hockey Player INDIAN hockey has suffered a great loss by the death which occurred on March 28 from drowning, of Mahomed Jaffer, the best wing forward in India and a member of the Olympic teams of 1932 (Los Angeles) and 1936 (Berlin). Jaffer501 words
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Advertisement121 1937-04-14 15 GRANT’S SCOTCH WHISKY I Illi —■■■lM r, h--From the famous Glenfiddich Distillery. A Real Stengah Whisky stands up in a Soda Water and retains al! that smoothness and body Sought after by all true Connoisseurs. It is only by comparison that one discovers the true value of anything. Here is121 words
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Article333 1937-04-14 16 Quiet London, April 13. Yesterday Rise or t all «oa. 5 1344-64 H 3 fwadiog, 4 p.c.. 1960-90 12»4 War Loan, JJ6 p.c 10 Com. Ua. Am. (Units) Prudential A Korai Asace. (lOe. pd.) Gt. Weatern Ord. Can Pae. (|25) J Chartered Bank iiz U.K. Bank ($125)333 words
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Article123 1937-04-14 16 London. April 13. RUBBER Dull. Spot 112 buyers 11} sellers. May llg buyers Illi sellers. July Sept. HI buyers Uli sellers. Oct.(Dec. lift buyers 111 sellers. Nev York: 23.35 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,599 tons Liverpool 29,203 tons COPRA Straits S.D Rotterdam. (April) £19.155. PEPPER White123 words
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Article191 1937-04-14 16 KENNEDY CO. Below are given today’s share quotations of leading brokers in I ’enang: RUBBER: Buyers Sellers. Allenby 2.10 2.17} Bassett -90 -95 Bedford 1-33 1-38 Borelli 2.42} 2.socum Indragiri 1-80 1-85 Kuala Sidim 3.50 3.57} Malaka Pinda 185 1.95 Pajam 2.60 2.7ocum Farit Ferkak 2.50 2.75 cum Sungei Tukang191 words
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Article112 1937-04-14 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 109 23 32 109 61)64 New York 4.90 4.90 g Montreal 4.89 ft 4.90& Brussels 29.10 29.12 Geneva 21.535 21.53 Amsterdam 8.95 8.96 Milan 93* 931 Berlin 12.19 12.205 Athens 5471 5475 Bucharest 670 670 Buenos Aires 17J unquoted Monte Video 39? 39?112 words
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Article156 1937-04-14 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TlNBuyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatt 1.371 1.40 ex Jelebu 1.17 J 1.221 Kuchai 1-60 1.70 Lukuts 1.20 1.25 ex North Taiping 871 90 Rahman Hyd. 1.55 1.60 c Rantau Ordy. 1.95 2.00 Sungei Luas 2.35 2.40 Taiping 871 90 Talam 2.10 2.15 Teluk156 words
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Article13 1937-04-14 16 TODAY S NOON PRICES Singapore $135.25 Per Pkl. Penang —5135.25 Per Pkl.13 words
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Article303 1937-04-14 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers. AUenbys 210 2-20 Ayer Panas 2.10 2.20 Bassetts 95 100 Batu Lintangs 1-50 1.55 Bedfords 1.321 1.371 Bentas 150 1,55 Erbgas I- 20 1.25 Indragiris 175 lKuala Sidims 3.55 3.65 Lunas 255 M. Pindas 1.871 1.95 Mentakabs 521 .55 N. Scudais 1.871 1.95 Nyalas 1.271303 words
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Article118 1937-04-14 16 TIN;— PREVIOUSLY LATEST London —(Spot) £272.0.0 £273.0.0 London—(3 months) £269.0.0 £270.0.0 Singapore $134.25 $135.25 Business Done Penang $134 $135.25 Business Done Buyers no sellers Buyers no sellers COPRA. —(Sundried) $8.15 $7.90 BLACK PEPPER $11.25 $11.25 RUBBER London Uftd llgd New York 23ftc(G) 23|c(G) Singapore-Spot 39 8 c 39Jc118 words
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55 1937-04-14 16 —Reuter. Washington. April 13. Following the announcement of the Supreme Court's decision. Attorney-General Cummings stated that any idea that the President might withdraw the Bill for reorganising the Supreme Court was “hooey.” President Roosevelt’s only comment made informally to Senator Bankhead was “It’s a pretty good'—Reuter. - 55 words
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Advertisement85 1937-04-14 16 ELYSEE CABARET TEA DANCE TODAY 6.15 TO 8.30 P.M. Special Concession Rates FOR TODAY ONLY. 7 Coupons for $l.OO. 15 for $2.00. TONIGHT DANCING FROM 9 p.m. to Midnight 4 Coupons for $l.OO 9 for $2.00 Dance to the Red-Hot Rhythm of Louis Lim’s Dance Orchestra (As lively as ever).85 words
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Advertisement935 1937-04-14 16 BANKS. NSDERLANDSCHE CHARTERED BANK A DDI I OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AMD CHINA. HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ. (/«oorperated <• XuQland by e y Royal Chart or 1853) N. V. Paid-up Capital £3,ooo,(Xri. Reserve Fund £3,000,0t I NETHERLANDS TRADING Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,0te ir'uxu HEAD OFFICE:— SOCIETY.) jg, Blshopsgate, London, E.o. E.t.bH.hed in ta**.935 words
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