The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 August 1927
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Title Section13 1927-08-25 1 Singapore Free Press II KNTS. SINGAPORE S.S., THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1927. NO. 12,185.13 words
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Article244 1927-08-25 1 In the Sacco-Van/?tti »>ro <«-', ri <s m l*aris a thousand people wen injured. Considerable damage >va^ done. and an outrage <it the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is reported I ape 0. BootteK^ers are allied to be rosponsible for the destruction of Ikrce buildings m Chicago244 words
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Article1013 1927-08-25 1 It seems to BM that nun's last wills awl testaments aie not yo good to road :.s nee they wi'ie. The eotUttMl m the new >- paper which b headed with "Wtfls and Bequests" tells us what it may: hut wha<can it toll us? Wo have1,013 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1927-08-25 1 WING LOONG FOR KICB CLAM TAILORiaC Cirt ntui Finish Guaranteed. S2. HIGH STREET. RAFFLESJOTEL EVERY TUESDAY, M THURSDAY, BATIK SATURDAY DAWB SPECIAL DINER DANSANT GWLL EVERY at which the following artists will OPEN DAILY appear Miss Tania Svetlanova 7™ IHEDNESDAT, AND today. Mr. Alexander Salnikoff PREMIER BALLET DANCERS FROM SHANGHAI.211 words
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Advertisement227 1927-08-25 1 Trade J^^^^ *W ROYAL TYPiVVi'TEß^^^^^^^^SSSSH^^^^^^COHfANV INC PORTABLE i| JJ|OST modern of lightweight typewriters. Weighs only nine and a half pounds— has all the conveniences of the large standard type- "1 writer. gQUIPPED with a handsome case of fabrikoid,. mounted on a base board that gives it firm 5 support, the227 words
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Advertisement127 1927-08-25 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel Announcements Pagi* 1. Whiteawavs Surprise Bargains Page 6. Robbialac Stands Knocking A!>out Page 8. Cinema and Theatre Attractions Page 2. Robinson's for High-class CutleryPage 9. Shipping Announcements on Pages 10. 12 and 13. Auction Sale at Tan--'^ by Powell and Co. Page o. The Oakland is a127 words
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Advertisement12 1927-08-25 1 WIXG LOONG TOE KBCOGNISftIi HOUSE for Rt'BOTEAM TROPICAL SUITS. •*2. Hlf>! STREET.12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous168 1927-08-25 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, 2nth. Hiph Water. 10.09 a.m.. 8.3.. 9.10 p.m.. 9.0. Malacca: H. W. 6.10 a.m., 5.5., «.50 p.m.. 6.2. Dutch outward mail due. McAlister Annual Meeting, noon. Friday, 26f/». Hitfh Water, 10.18 a.m.. *S>., 10.3 p.m. 9.4. Malacca: H. W. 6.50 a.m., 6.0.. 7.20 p.m.. 6.3. P. and168 words
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Article842 1927-08-25 2 I'KOSI»KRITY FROM PENCE. Mot! men and women out of a job are MtQWf A Traveller m the Manchester Guardian. They have not the enterprise t«» niaki Job for themselves. This state of nvrnl i- not peculiar to any class or ('•tnmunitv. It flourishes among youths !«*a\ in^ EtoP842 words
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Article36 1927-08-25 2 Sir Henry and Lady Pollock have booked passage by the Morea, leaving London on Nov. 4th. Sir Henry was formerly At-torney-General of Hong Kong- and m 1921 became an unofficial member of the Execu tiv« Couaeil.36 words
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Article133 1927-08-25 2 AUSTRALIAN PEOPLES WREATH AT THE CENOTAPH. Major-General Sir Granville Ryrie. the new High Commissioner for Australia, perlormed his first public duty when, m company with General IXodge, military adviser to the Commonwealth Government, he visited the Cenotaph, and m the name of the Australian people laid133 words
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Advertisement273 1927-08-25 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA— CONJURER SIDESHOWS— WAY ANGS THE UNION STUB OPERA CD. THE POPULAR PLEASURE PARK GATE 10 CTS. Mdm. Vm Kelvey's «U^fl B^B^B^B^B^L. School of I DANCING M For children and young 9 ledisi m Charac t W Classical. Clog. Exhibition. Ballet and T«» p Plivots lessons m273 words
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Advertisement328 1927-08-25 2 VICTORIA THEATRE I m COMMENCING SATURDAY NEXT AUG. 27th. AT 9.3© P.M, THE FORBES-RUSSELL COMEDY CO. WITH MISS APRIL VIVIAN PRESENTING THE LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES Saturday Monday, Aug. 27th. 29th. Tuesday, Aug. 30th. "THE LAST OF MRS. CHE\ NEY." "BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE." Frederick Loitsdale'a Social Satire. Arthur Wimper's Successful Comedy.328 words
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Advertisement349 1927-08-25 2 Commencing, Friday, 19th \v X lsl THE RECORI).BREAKI\(; ro«Ptu WITH WHICH DAVID BELASCO U)\Vns I:i) on the speaking stage, has been made a rocH A|);^^ METRO-GOLDWYN-N \VFK> <kal v Film Version to be presented AT THE ALHAMBRa (Tan Chen* Kee Co., Ltd.. l'ropri,. lf r In the Sect>nd Show at349 words
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Article378 1927-08-25 3 DOCTOR DENOUNCES QUACK RBMEDIES. A restless search by tne community for someone who will make "strong magic" for them, and defeat evil spirits by potent charms, was the description given by Professor A. C. Clark, »>f Edinburgh University, at the British Medical Association meeting, of the378 words
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Article273 1927-08-25 3 JIKYS RIDER AT INQfEST ON TWO R.A.F. MEN. A ridt-r calling attention to what they thought were unnecessary airplane "stunts" taking place m populous districts was added to their verdict by a coroner's jury at Camberley at the inquest on Pilot Officer W. 11. Shorter, aged273 words
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Article133 1927-08-25 3 Chester is apparently following the example of Nottingham m withdrawing its offer of the Freedom of the City to Mr. Lloyd George, who has failed to attend within a reasonable time for his admission. Since the offer was made more than eight years ago one can hardly wonder133 words
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Advertisement225 1927-08-25 3 kiia.-mk V*7 TIIB PEERLESS lr 1!^^?? i>euca™ i iT\^-^ yr\ fleeting Vs VUo Ul.OtlOl'S rvU /pi V-ITV-^ FRACRAXCB VTHKK A^\ LA O V^CA OF o^oo <SCloo I m< L°/P) £< HEDGEROW o /^YoO n**# P^SdfP violet V\_l TABLET Sole Agents SIME. DARBY CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) 5,225 words
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Advertisement290 1927-08-25 3 Why Hartley s Jam is Cheapest j j^^^BpMßMirtßA Modem scientific laboratories— modern machinery B which give us the pick of the fruit and .sugar ma,- Ji kLjj» i i i Tr|^^^S^ssSS3B^^fc^ kets enable us to make 1 00 per cent, pure jam at. the l\ '^^^^^SK^^J^M^r^SfS^^^^l All tne resources of290 words
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Article, Illustration318 1927-08-25 4 TFffi NEW ELGIN BRIDGE KING AND QUEEN AT A WEDDING. The King and Queen attended the wedding m London recently of oionel George Gibbt, M.l\ for West Biistol. ami tht Hon. Ursula LnwUy, who ha< beea Maid of Honour to the Queen. Their Majestiei Uavinsr tht-318 words
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Article879 1927-08-25 5 Choosing Champion Players. THE NEED FOR BETTER METHODS. (By Walter Hagen for the Singapore Free Press and the N.A.N.A.) It would be interesting if a discussion could be started concerning the best way to determine the champion golfer each year, Golf is a game of879 words
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Advertisement505 1927-08-25 5 NOTICE. O BEST ROLLFR /T^Tl^l^ hereby gfata that the abo^' f'>ur Trade Marks are the property of HTSVI BUSSAN KAISHA LIMITED, a Company incorporated m Japan and are IbytkCM n reaped of WHEAT FLOL'R imported by them into the Straits Settle iflti ftl 'v!.. ft] Peninsula. :nt:s will be taken505 words
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Advertisement322 1927-08-25 5 A GENERAL MOTORS PRODU CcJ BEAUTY of exterior appearance, and high quality of its mechanism, are outstanding features of the Oakland. Its scientifically balanced six-cylinder > engine, rubber insulated chassis, handsome Ducofinished bodywork, four-wheel brakes and very tt Bm full equipment, make the Oakland the leader Public approval of the322 words
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Article1420 1927-08-25 6 Last Year's Progress Report. LESS VOLUNTEERING AND MORE BUSINESS. According to the Straits Settlements Vo(untcer Force Annual Progress Report for •1926, the average cost per Volunteer by £wps (excluding special expenditure was Singapore 1924 $89.53, 1925 $102.51, 1926 $104.«9: Penang and Province Wellesley $105.65, $101.92, $109.09; Malacca $149.39,1,420 words
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Article187 1927-08-25 6 "CONRAD" STORY OF TWO DEATHS. New York. July 21. A strange sea mystery was revealed when the American fourmasted schooner Kings way arrived m New York with a cargo of cocoa beans from the African Gold Coast, and a negro cook, named Earl Battice. was arrested by187 words
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105 1927-08-25 6 Paris, July 26. Players m the Empire room of the Monte Carlo Casino had .a startling experience yesterday evening. One of the players, a young Jugoslavian, suddenly sprinklad a table with petrol and attempted to set fire to it. The guards nulled up to105 words
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Advertisement181 1927-08-25 6 LOOK OUT for the Surprise Bargains SHOWING m one of Whiteaways Windows from Monday Morning NEXT Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE, MALACCA AND SEREMBAN. I mW^wA t^ PLET [°°L^ |mVk%\\\ Wm all day long Every' time you move or think you use up a U H^v certain181 words
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Advertisement131 1927-08-25 6 S^BMSBa^^^^a^B^a^B^B^a^B^^^^B^^^^^^B^^k^ f^^^^^^^^^^^ m^^^^ Let Monkey Brand do your work Monkey Brand it loaf Usting; and even the last little bit will do a solid job of work. Monkey Brand cannot spill like powders— does not crumble. There is ao waste. The solid, handy cake is crammed with cleaning power. Monkey131 words
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Article203 1927-08-25 7 DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE. RIOTING IN PARIS. f ßouter's Service.! New York, Aug. 23. Ten thousand Sacco-Vanzetti demonstrators m Union Square were dispersed without disorder, whilst 127 arrests were made during a protest march at San Francisco. Strike rails m most cities m the United States received scant attention and mass203 words
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Article136 1927-08-25 7 f Renter's Service.] Geneva, Aug. 23. Tho Federal Council has apologised to Sir Kric- DffUOUMOnd for the attack on the League's Headquarters. It is thought the damage should be repaired at the expense of the Geneva authorities. fieneva. Aug. 23. The State Council at Geneva has decided136 words
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Article123 1927-08-25 7 [Router's Service.] Simla. Aug. 23. Tht A^emMy by .">2 votes to ;>*), dosp t. 3 :he opposition oi* the Home Member. Mr. levar, passed a bill replacing and amending certain provisions of th-- Indian Crimin- Law Amendment Act IMS. The new bill empowers thy aggrieved123 words
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Article80 1927-08-25 7 [Renter*! Service.] New York, Aug. 23. Action by Government to protect aviators from the perils mi "aerial tournaments" i* predicted by the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. VVilbur, who is on holiday In California where still nothing has been heard of the three aeroplanes missing80 words
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Article58 1927-08-25 7 [Renter*! SerrfeeJ London, Au|r. 23. Tho Russian Oil Procivtots Company states that two of its directors have received an intimation to leave the country. An official of the Home Office m an interview said the deportations were m accordance with the Government policy as regards undesirables and58 words
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Article41 1927-08-25 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washinprton, Aug. 23. Fifteen additional destroyers and lifchtcruisers have been ordered to join the 42 warships already engraved m a final intensive effort to discover the three missing aeroplanes which set out for Honolulu.41 words
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Article107 1927-08-25 7 FOLLOW WOMAN'S QUARREL. HOISES LOOTED AND FIRED. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Aug. 23. News from Haiphong says that antit'oreign demonstrations, directed against the Chinese, were held by a number of Annamites following a quarrel between an Annamite woman and some Chinese. The demonstrations led to disorders on tht107 words
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Article97 1927-08-25 7 fKeuter's Far Eastern Service.] Osaka. Aug. 23. The President of the Japan Cottonspinners' Association declared that Mr. Rainy. President of th« Indian Tarifl" Board, was fair and square when he warned those favouring differential duties against Japan not to attempt to violate the trade agreement which might97 words
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Article72 1927-08-25 7 [Banter*! Far Eastern Service.] Osaka. Aug. 23. The League for protection of Commercial Ilights m China has passed a resolution protesting against the tariff autonomy which Nanking, or any other Government m China may enforce* on Sept. 1, and re commending Japanese merchants absolutely to refuse72 words
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Article78 1927-08-25 7 [Reutei's Service. l Delhi. Aug. 23. A Hindu- Moslem arfray occurred her* ulleged to he due to stone-throwing by Hindus accompany ing the corpse of a Hindu suspected to have been killed by an unknown Mohammedan on a train. Moslem shops were dajnaged and the police arrested78 words
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Article51 1927-08-25 7 [Router's Far Eastern Service. 1 I'ek'nff, Aug. 23. The polite this morning raided a Christian church m the west city, Peking, and arrested twenty persons alleged to be spies of Feng Yu Hsiang. The vernacular papers state that ivvolverb and other weapon? weiv discovered m *he51 words
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Article30 1927-08-25 7 [Reuter'i Far Eastern Service.] Peking. Aug. 23. The Cabinet has appointed Wang Chin Chi. Minister to Belgium, the Chinese delegate to the League of Nations.30 words
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200 1927-08-25 7 AMUSING INCIDENT AT KKOCKYILLE. London, Aug. A. Kinjrstrm (Ontario).- -An amusing incident occurred at Brockville, when the Prince of Wale*, who, with Prince GtfOEjjre Rffjd Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, was the j?ue*t of Mrs. 6. T. Fulford, left the golf links vn route to the200 words
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Article856 1927-08-25 7 Tsarist General's Daughter. VICTIM OF THE RED TERROR. Paris, July 27. A lemarkable story of a Russian .Joan of Arc who recently met her death while attempting to free her country from the Bolshevist yoke is told m the Paris-Midi to-day. The daughter of a Tsarist856 words
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Article55 1927-08-25 7 Dr. H. P. Hacker, formerly Malaria Research Officer, F.M.S., and since Iffd Hon. Research Assistant m the Zoological Department of University College, London, has been awarded a Junior Fellowship m Tropical Medicine by tho Trustees of the Beit Memorial Fellowships for Medical Research for his work m connection with problems55 words
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Advertisement386 1927-08-25 7 fdgNESS CARDS. oiifKWOOD FURNITURE SHANGHAI SHADES. ;j A MHER MANSIONS. > i: j|IROS: UNDERTAKERS. MOM MENTAL MASONS. .olsH HOHAL WKEATHS. to «»rder. Ko;id. (Tel: :I8«9.) 7t\ii\n marule flooring tiles. rf cfiveii consignment of white i a .rbl« flooring tiles. V, 18" and 2' ar« Ajp)> i nrly to avoid disappointment.386 words
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Advertisement779 1927-08-25 7 NOTICES. NOTICE I the undersigned hereby give notice that as from date I have resigned the Steamship Agency of K. M. H. Nemazee, shipowner of Hoiijr Kong. M. A. NAMAZIE, 20 Mnlacca Street. BEST PRESERVED PINES. The public are cordially invited to pay thalr v.nd attention to the produce of779 words
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Advertisement563 1927-08-25 7 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the erection of:— (1) 24 R. C. SHOPHOUKES ON SERANGOON ROAD. Tenders for above ckt.-- 1 aft noon .m 20th September, 1927. (2) A BLOCK OF R. C. FLaVN ON MOUNT KLIZABETH. Tenders for above close at noon on 26th September, 1927. (3) A563 words
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Article46 1927-08-25 8 PEVNINGLN*. At his re?ider.ct- at Ballestitr Road. Singapore, on 23rd Aupu.-t 1927, Dr. K. van Beuninpen van Helsdinpen late of tht East India Army. Java, husband of Emily Baumparten, daughter of Christian Baumparton. former Registrar of Supreme Court. Singapore. Deeply regretted. Dutch papers please copy.46 words
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Article29 1927-08-25 8 Mrs. K. van Beunin^en van Helsdinpen and fnmily wish to thank all tho?e who attended tht- funeta! of Dr. van HeUdinpen yesterday, and also those who sent wreaths.29 words
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821 1927-08-25 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY. AUGUST 25, 1927. Police Pay. In the questions and answers and the debate regarding the conditions pertaining m the Police Force at Legislative Council on Monday, probably the most unsatisfactory item* were the figures given as regards the reductions m pay and the official admission that821 words
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Article221 1927-08-25 8 Members of the Eurasian Association are reminded of the general meeting to be held at St. Andrew's Hall tomorrow (Friday) at 5.30 p.m. Mr. A. W. Hay, who lately was stationed at Christmas Island, has arrived m Taiping and taken over the duties of Assistant Protector of Chinese, Perak, North,221 words
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Article149 1927-08-25 8 A CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) IVnanp, Aug. 24. In the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Sproule delivered judgment m the case m which Lim Saw Kow, a contractor, claimed |900 from Mr. J. U. Boudeville, for extra work done and the balance of a contract for149 words
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Article144 1927-08-25 8 A meeting of Municipal Commission wil" be held on rViday at 2.15 p.m. when Mr Wolskel will ask: Will the President please inform the Commissioner? why the matter of the Post of Chief Resident Engineer. Johore, which was placed upon tht Agenda of the Meeting of the Municipa144 words
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Article217 1927-08-25 8 The di*ath took place <>n Tuesday of a very well-known and much loved man locally m the person of Dr. R. van Beuningen van Helsdingen. The doctor was at one time attached to the Deli Maatschappij and was stationed at Billiton as doctor amonn 1217 words
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Article36 1927-08-25 8 Mr. John B. Ketcham has arrived m Singapore to take over the appointment of American Vice-Consul. He was previously m the State Department at Washing* on and this is his first Consular appointment.36 words
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Article227 1927-08-25 8 Owin^r to the death of Sergt. J. E. Mayne. R.A., the dance at Blakan Mati, arranged to take place on Friday, has been cancelled. Inspector P. Cremin sailed for Honic on Saturday and will probably not be returning to Malaya.— T.O.M. Messrs. John Little and Co. <cm\ ut copies of227 words
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Article92 1927-08-25 8 CALLING. To the Editor. Sir,— l quite aui. f should like to put forward Vr (Ist) That box,, f, out the whole day to „>,,,' m the mornings if t:, v old ao,,uaintance.s ,ho exchange calls M f That m the caM residents should ral h92 words
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Article50 1927-08-25 8 To the Editor. Sir.- -Huw >■: contrast a.> u d] tl Road ionic evenbifl tie police staiin,, :i -with hanlly MJOUgI to make the pteo with tlu- "opium j.. next door and alwa with (m. Perhaj consider norc |ci >ential service an-j hootei alone >hiru n v An50 words
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Article63 1927-08-25 8 IDLE RUBBER SHARE m\kkvi Fr«»m Our Own < London, fcsg. 21 Rubbers an- idk ai I shares In-injr slleg <i Sellers are refuting hence there i< .1 its! *he commodity is 1> "> t Tin ttaadf ;it E289 Iv tactics on Mondft) we the effect on those63 words
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Article107 1927-08-25 8 The P. A.M. report been published and will comprehensive record of planting i for the year IMS-1927, whilst I besides rul>!>er. Mr. Kennedy's «pfl other matter upon \i;.t'\ pkntfcf ajrreeiuent for the n tutkfflo deral 'ouncil is iaeluded iraiek alth an historical document, Mcl peculiarly placed. An-107 words
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Article69 1927-08-25 8 The following pupil- of Mi presented at ilu- remnt I Local Theory Mu>: June have been siuro Advanced Inlermrdiaf. WvJ" IVralta. Pa*»J Interiin-duii l»i» Mary JoMt, Honours; Ha M. HolMberff, l\t>-« Advanced Junior hi\i-".n: Salle. Edna M. Th Honours; 1). M. Hoi* Junior l)i\ision: marks; Ada69 words
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Article31 1927-08-25 8 The Government H turn- for §cv« n d«> August 20th. Penan* Hill <-.!• shade temperatun I tvapoi ;it i'Mi •> inches. Bukit Kra^r (4.10 shade lt«ip»r«ture evaporation J9B, I r31 words
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Advertisement165 1927-08-25 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" n ml r^^or m^^ Ira 8^ CALDBECK. MAC(JREGOR CO., LTD f/nrorporafrd t<nd<T fAe Companirs' Orrfinanrr* 0/ Hor.gkong) (Incorporated m Shurghni) SING A TORE. TOHISMAJE^T^ THE KING OF SIAM. j| FOR ALL OCCASIONS A choice selection of appp:opriate presents 5 m delightful patterns JEWELLERY SILVERWARE Possession165 words
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Advertisement37 1927-08-25 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth 1 1^ I Stands :»j Knocking. >! i: About MMMMM :j IrOBBIALACJI ij From All Garages Dealers. W.'ASVAV.VAVAV.WAWA'.V. H B. Winter. Exclusive Tailoring j 5T I 6M BATTERY RD. SINGAPORE. Tel. 18837 words
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Article192 1927-08-25 9 I KK MOB OUT FOR LOOT. IrtfltAfiE T UNKNOWN SdIMIKK'S TOMB. r- Service.] I'ariM, Aur. 24. irv very concerned over ii>order*. m which, ac- ill. M'nu" thousand people larc thai i lanja prolonstraton sjgre foreign out >imply for loot. Some -wm Soldier's Tomb. '!<• Paris, an AnieOUtrage immedi•l'ais192 words
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Article73 1927-08-25 9 [Seuter*! Service.] I .';\(i<>n. Aug. 21. tA.F. Far Eastern flight will bt Far East Flight, coin--1 ip i attain H. M. Cave- vu vi-i.h i« ititiomd at Felixt m nuvl-Octo!»er, ?uper-marine Napier al'»-Byiiur-boftu. c via the Mediterranean t •ia. Karachi, lldrting the Indian Singapore. From there73 words
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Article54 1927-08-25 9 Ittl CHICAGO BUILDINGS WRECKED. Renter 9 Batik*.] Chicago, Aug. 24. wvrc wrecked to-day by m which shook an entire city j, who attribute the explosion Mb placed by a gan X of roc* rival still m the the huildinps. are searchfot the bodkl of the three54 words
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Article15 1927-08-25 9 Heater's Service.] Tairo, Aujj. 24. I h< well-known Nationalist n*, it dea.l.15 words
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Article18 1927-08-25 9 Renter*! Service. London, Auk. 24. 1 rtturned to London from i ables on page 7.]18 words
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Article60 1927-08-25 9 the Sultan of Johore has unfa the Johore Military tment providing for the im'iof "\or to the police of any Poretf accused of an offence «loath or imprisonment and neectsltgr for the police to Person so m custody if the "id<rs a trial by courtmartial. the criticism of the Court60 words
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Article134 1927-08-25 9 BATTLE OF SALISBURY PLAIN. TANKS IN THRILLING SPECTACLE. fßeuter's Service. 1 London. Aug. 24. Tanks, infantry, aeroplanes and cavalry combined m a battle on Salisbury Plain today, this being the first occasion that the new mechanised forces have engaged m oriran.sed fighting. The scheme included an attack on134 words
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Article69 1927-08-25 9 100 PER CENT. INCREASE I ORESHADOWEI). [Reuter's Service. 1 Yallejo. California. Aug. 21. The Secretary of the Xavy. Mr. Wilbur. afl enft-rence at Hars Island, said he ex sects! to a;;k at the next session of Cong-rest for ;i H)0 percent, increase m the ihiptmilding programme.69 words
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Article125 1927-08-25 9 [British R«di.>— Ofl'icia! S-rvice.) Mgby, August 2X. Polling takis plae* m County Dublin ar i the Southern divisj m of Publin city on Wednesday, and it depends up<;n the results of these by sftoctiom whether Mr. Cosmave's stawanuaaafl will resign at once or whether the genera! election125 words
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Article47 1927-08-25 9 Reuter's Service. Mineola, Aug. 21. The residuary estate of Elbert Gary Of the Steel Corporation i* divided equally be tween his srift and two daughters. Tr*^ will provides for specific bequests of over $2,000,000 including trust fund> of $50,000 each to eight educational institutions.47 words
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Article41 1927-08-25 9 Reuter's Service. New York, Aug. 24. Morgan's announce that they will open their books to-day for a $40,000,000 Australian Government loan at a price of 98 to yield approximately 5 l per cent. [Earlier cables on page 7.]41 words
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Article48 1927-08-25 9 MALAYAN IRON ORE POPULAR IN JAPAN. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha). Tokio, Aug. 23. The Yawata Iron Works have unofficially decided to purchase iron-ore from Kuhara's Mine m Malaya. The Iron Works also intend to purchase iron-ore from the Nanyo. Kogyo Kaisha of Singapore.48 words
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Article16 1927-08-25 9 RUBBER QUOTATION Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 77 sen at which business was done.16 words
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Article16 1927-08-25 9 The Postal Saving Department announces that the deposit has exceeded V 1,500, 000,000.16 words
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Article43 1927-08-25 9 It is learned that Mr. Yoshisawa Minister at Peking, who is now on the way to Peking, has the intention of proposing (hang Tso-lin should organize a Sino.lapanese parley to discuss outstanding problems concerning the development of Manchuria and Mongolia.43 words
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Article56 1927-08-25 9 The grand naval 'manoeuvres to be Staffed m October this year on the Pacific will be on the largest scale m the naval history of the country, the area of operations extending for 10,000 miles from the Kurtte group t<> the South Sea Island.-. All ships of56 words
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Article1058 1927-08-25 9 A Difficult Job. SINKING A CAISSON. Some of the difficulties which have to bt encountered by bridge engineers m Singapore may b;? imagined from tht descriptor of the work at Elgin bridge by a Free Press representative, who was conducted over them. Elgin Bridge, when completed, will1,058 words
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Article459 1927-08-25 9 Australian Cattle For Malaya. NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS. That negotiations have been going on for some time to commence the import into Malaya of large stocks of live cattle to b? used for food purposes was revealed m an interview which a Free Press representative had yesterday with459 words
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Article108 1927-08-25 9 About 2 p.m. on Tuesday, a Chinese detective named Chew Ah Kee was m Sago Street, and, seeing two Cantonese behaving m what seemed to him to be a suspicious manner, he watched them until they entered a house. He then went up to them,108 words
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Article81 1927-08-25 9 A Malay police constable on duty near Wayang Satu Police Station, at the junction of Stevens Road and Bukit Timah Road on Monday night, stopped bus No. 3787, and a Cantonese passenger immediately produced a pistol and fired two shots at him, but fortunately missed him. The81 words
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Article49 1927-08-25 9 The preliminary inquiry into the charge against eight Sikh taxi drivers of murdering a Pathan driver m Coleman Street m June was resumed before the Third Magistrate (Mr. C. H. Dakers) yesterday After evidence for the defence had been taken the accused were again remanded.49 words
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Advertisement145 1927-08-25 9 "ROBINSONS! T M^L For Value and Service I^F f f CARVING KNIFE, FORK AND STEEL. tewipwiilllWllip^H f NO. 657. WHITE XYLO HANDLES, ROUND Z m STAINLESS STEEL BLADES, PRICE Sl5 00 NO. 656. WHITE XYLO HANDLES, (SQUARE) m STAINLESS STEEL BLADES, $21 50 I NO. 654. STAG HANDLES, 4 9145 words
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Advertisement710 1927-08-25 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES ■XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Uveipsol and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Ham.) Due Spore. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. TYDEVS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In port t ANTENOR Marseilles,710 words
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Advertisement580 1927-08-25 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT >• VIA POSTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Spore. a.s. CITY OF BOMBAY Aug. 29 s.s. CITY OF SALFORD Sept. 25 s.s. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Oct.580 words
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Advertisement536 1927-08-25 10 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVKKs PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL ~STE AM NAVICATIOX LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BERVI™ (IJndar Contract with His Majesty's Government* Q OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. BOHIWABM For China and Japan. For Miraeilles. London and A Tonnage. Smgapora. T«nn. ef Mntln536 words
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Article382 1927-08-25 11 SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORT. "Tko Am B««b«y t Aug. 12. The difficulty of obtaining the extra reI venue required to enforce Prohibition apthe report. Just published, of the Committee appom*d by the Bombay Legislative Council m February, 1926, to consider and on the financial measures that should hv382 words
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Article257 1927-08-25 11 Most Complaints from Them. What is WVQmg with our colonels? A West End tradesman, writing to The Daily Mail, says he has found that most of the letters of complaint he has received against his goods or his service come from retired colonels. He adds: This fact so257 words
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Article140 1927-08-25 11 Motive Presumed to be Jealousy. Bombay. Aug. 12. A shoot inp tragedy occurred on Wednesday night at Khandwa, on the G.I. P. railway, when the District Traffic Inspector, Mr. Mayhew, shot his wife dead and then shot himself. The motive m presumed to have been jealousy.140 words
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Article8 1927-08-25 11 Nobody does read anyone'e speeches nowadays. Lord Birkenhead.8 words
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Article291 1927-08-25 11 WIFE KILLED IN BED. I A man who was proved to be a sleepwalker was found "Guilty, but insane" at ,the Old Bailey when he was accused of *rmnrderinjf his wife. I He was Frederick Joseph Stockwell, aged thirty-one, a London County Council fireman, of Armstead-walk,291 words
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229 1927-08-25 11 Ml KDKRER'S APPEAL FOR HELP FROM PRISON. A dramatic letter, written on fine tissue paper, has been conveyed out of Peterhead Prison, Scotland, hidden m the hollow tooth of a discharged prisoner. I It is a message from Oscar Slater, the "man with the229 words
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Article226 1927-08-25 11 THE TIRST THOMAS HARDY OF FROME VALLEY.** In the far-away days of 1569, Thomas Hardy of Frampton founded the Dorchester Grammer School. In mail week Thomas Hardy, the veteran master of modern literature, laid, m the presence of the greater part of the inhabitants of226 words
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24 1927-08-25 11 London, Aug. 12. The Duchess of York has been appointed Colonel-in-Chi.f of the King's Own Yorkshire Liprht Infantry Regiment.24 words
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Article15 1927-08-25 11 Midland reveller: I .had no idea I was rlrunk until the policeman notified me of15 words
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Article116 1927-08-25 11 An analysis of figures from 23 States indicates that divorce is increasing throughout the United States. There was one divorc; to every 6.22 marriages m 1926 m the area surveyed, compared with onj to every 7.25 marriages m the preceding year. Tht numerous Paris divorces of Americans116 words
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Advertisement194 1927-08-25 11 I Cuticura Soap I !s Refreshing After I Outdoor Exercise H ,Va v :.»th? with Cuticura Soap. H xrrcise, cleanse, cool H ikte. Assisted by H they do much to H r. redness and rough- face and hands and I krfp 1 ft an^ clear under I m of exposure.194 words
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Advertisement369 1927-08-25 11 I A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT I w^S 'y t^s%Mf" W^^^^^"^*'^*^^™™3"^aJ^^^ 'II i• i Buick Five-Passenger— -Series 115. Maximum Comfort and Utility Prices complete at Singapore: Five-passeneer Se<Hn TT¥ EAUTIF ULLY and luxuriously rTiTS3,SSS H comfortable, the Buick Sedan bespeaks I w J JLJ.good taste and discernment on the i>art Attention369 words
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Article204 1927-08-25 12 The Norwegian steamer Produce arrived from Saigon with 600 pigs. From Kobe the Yomei Maru arrived yesterday with a cargo of coal. From Batavia, the Roggeveen brought 243 deck passengers yesterday. A typhoon is reported within 120 miles of lat. 18 deg. N., long. 126 deg. E., travelling204 words
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Article88 1927-08-25 12 Whilst the N.Y.K. steamer Ceylon Maru was entering the Albert Dock yesterday, a collision occurred with the Kuranda, which was proceeding from the dockside towards the entrance. It is believed that only slight damage was sustained by the vessels, but the exact extent of the damage88 words
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Article47 1927-08-25 12 We are informed by th« Master Attendant that the re-survey of Singapore Inner Roads has now been completed, the results of which are being transmitted to the Hydrographer of the Navy for inclusion m a new edition of the Admiralty chart of Singapore Harbour.47 words
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Advertisement521 1927-08-25 12 Bums Philp Line (Incorporated hi Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Reguar monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe,521 words
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Advertisement387 1927-08-25 12 Kerr Steamship Co. I nr 44. BEAVER STREET. NEW YORK (Incorporated In U.S.A. i General Afcata. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW TORS, PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE (rU Sues). S.S. VENICE MARU M.S. SILVERGUAVA M.S. SILVERBELLE 'i-PACinC-JAVA-eALCinTA-SERvirp SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO \M) LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERUARCH due Sept. 17 OUTWARDS TO387 words
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Advertisement100 1927-08-25 12 GOLDEN! GUINEA] THE FINEST I SPARKLING I WINE I PROCURABLE I PRICE t*M I'KK HOTTuI Duty Extra. I GOLDEN COIN I IT IS THE BALL MAKK I JOHN LITTLE CO. IB (Incorporated m Kn^land.) Singapore, Penan* and Kuali Lampur. HOMEWARP HAH* To Colombo. I))i»H.uti. fort w Marseilles from Sintrapor* CHENONCBAUX100 words
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Miscellaneous704 1927-08-25 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. North, N. East and N. West Sumatra Plancius 9 a.m Cucob and Benuit Hong Hin 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Teck 9 a.m. Karimon Sri Wongsee 10 a.m. Samarang Le Maire 11 a.m. Cucob Hong Tat noon Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, and and Pakan Baroe Hong Lee704 words
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Miscellaneous453 1927-08-25 12 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per Kashima Maru on Monday, August 2iHh, from Europe: Mr. J. Aldaya. Miss A. Blacker, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Buzzard, Mr. R. J. Cocker. Mr. H. Gachnang, Mr. C. M. Habecost, Miss M. C. Habecost, Master A. Habecost. Mr. R. D. Hempson, Mr. E. B. Holte. Mr.453 words
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Advertisement585 1927-08-25 13 O. S. K. lime. ,,,>n.tion Sl M »«r.. ArriT Lwt v ,:i!am, Hamburg. Bremen. n via Colombo, Aden and Baid. Amazon Maru Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Ml* wn Rio Santos, y and Buenos Aires. f Montevideo Maru Aug. 29 Aujr. 30 > a iTjzibar, Dar-ea-Salaam, Bay and Durban. f M585 words
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Advertisement430 1927-08-25 13 HUKEL"OQMf€RT •vftoarr/ iPnTifc LINERS -TZ&Z^SBBfDollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well -ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The430 words
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Advertisement713 1927-08-25 13 K. P. M. I m (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All information, detailed itineraries, free of713 words
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Article173 1927-08-25 14 LATEST AMERICAN VENTURE. i An American venture m Biblical is announced by the University of Chicago, which will nhortly publish a new translation I of the Old Testament, m so-called conversaj tional style the work of four Canadian and I United States students, Professocs Meek, jof the^173 words
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Article139 1927-08-25 14 CLAIM FOX TWO COWS KILLED IN FORCED LANDING. Brussels. July 22. The fofOOd landing of an English freight •nn. piano m a field at Mardyck. near Loon Plagt I— M»ll m the death «.f two co\vs md th pilot found himself confronted by bailiff from Dunkirk, who demanded139 words
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Article165 1927-08-25 14 1 think it was Mr. L.wis Sydney who used to tell the story cf the mad dentist. You ■say remember that th«. patient recovered from the effects of gas m tim to find the lentist pulling out the last of his victim's teetfc, evclaiming as he did165 words
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Article110 1927-08-25 14 SINK THE EM DEN BEFORE ENTERING THE WAR! Vancouver, July 21 Tbt Hearst Press, m welcoming the Commander of th new German cruiser ErrvJen o I'eatile, says that the American Fleet 'n^red to sink the former vessel of the same •June at Com Island m November, I U110 words
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132 1927-08-25 14 Thf annual report and accounts of the Singapore Government Servants Co-ope-lative Thrift and Loan Society for the year ended Juno 30, shows a mombfiship of 298 f j«»mpare«l with 177 last year. The credit balance is $12,105 compared with $2,860 and it is. noted that no132 words
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Article93 1927-08-25 14 Shock For Lord Mayors?" m the I*ro>inc*s. Provincial lord mayors m England have 'ipfn m the habit of applying the title "Right Honourable" to themselves, and have been so addressed m all communica'.ions and on all occasions. It is, therefore, something of a shock to f hem93 words
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Article49 1927-08-25 14 ARMY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Niehi Nictii Shimboxuha.) Tokio, Aay. 22. General S. Sugano, Commander of the Formosan army, is expected to be appointed InKpector-.Gener.al of the Education Department of the Army as the successor of General S. Kikuchi, whose death was announced to-day.49 words
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46 1927-08-25 14 Mr. T. Kurachi is leaving Tokio on Wednesday for Khabarovsk. It is understood that Mr. Kurachi, representing Japan, will confer with the Soviet authorities to conclude an agreement securing rights for the cultivation of rice fields m the Maritime Provinces.46 words
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Article57 1927-08-25 14 Prior to his departure -from Paris for home, probably on the 29th. instant, Viscount Ishii, Ambassador at Paris, will sign the Franco-Japanese Protocol which was concluded for the inclusion of Indo-China m the Commercial Treaty. It is understood that an agreement on customs tariff between Indo-China57 words
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Article29 1927-08-25 14 A new coal mine company will shortly be established m Kushiro, Hokkaido, by Mr. Tampei Toyoda, a business man, and several others there.29 words
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Article143 1927-08-25 14 [British Radio— Official Service.] Rugby, Aug. 22. The mechanic, who was "killed, was named l>roen Klaus, and the pilot, who was injuTcd, was named Vandyk. The injuries to the passengers weie only slight, and after treatment at the hospital all were able to return to London.143 words
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Article341 1927-08-25 14 NATU RAL HISTORY SOCIETY. It has for some time been felt by the' members that the Society's usefulness might be incrt-ast-d if it were better known! ami had a larger membership. Accordingly at the la*t meeting of the Society, the rate of subscription was reduced to per an- num with341 words
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Article59 1927-08-25 14 Disagreement Between Two Ministers. London, Aug. 12.^ Athens. The Cabinet has resigned, owing: to the opposition of the Minister for the Interior, Mr. Tsaldaris, to the financial measures advocated by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Cafandaris, subsequent to the latter's return from Geneva, whither he went59 words
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Advertisement373 1927-08-25 14 *M 4 «4* IBBMSSI #*»e»«r« o» the Ulrhl, whk* k/C M »rc»jirn m h«t c. marcs. CAM BE CURED. ru«-«.~rmw~ i*rtl(vuty, tun b*m s "Krwimaauir kfxr.itiv «'H ertsjuentlr uiv« tit* ••>«« wbMinaic ca»e% li is pcrtrctlf ciean ia mm, s* ni« ciirv t ktxt crrtam m re»blt. IhotMfciul* thrtmyhoui »hp373 words
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Advertisement491 1927-08-25 14 ■HI I Bearers of Disease LSI ■J] I "C^ffis are bringing cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, anthrax If X mosquitoes are bringing all kinds of deadly fevets H bed bugs transmit disease to you from others II cockroaches are continually spreading sickness and filth. TAKE heart you are not helpless. Flit spray491 words
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99 1927-08-25 15 LARGEST BRIDGE TO BE BUILT IN SAN FRANCISCO. Forma! purwlwlun (»f the War Department has ret-n sought for the construction of what has been termed the world's largest and most costly hridjre— a four milo $7'».000,f)00 structure spanning San Francisco Bay— connecting Rinoon Hill, San Francisco, with the railway mole99 words
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422 1927-08-25 15 Sinßapore. Au«. 23. Movement m thi« prices of uur commodities is far from being: the feature of thf I period and although there have been sliffhi variations from day to day these have been practically Mffiifible ami the two markets close as follows Rubber.—422 words
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Article441 1927-08-25 15 FUTURE OK SHIPPING IJO AKh Thi Hon. William 11. Wood and other nicihc's of the Appropriation Committee, appointed to advise the American Congress on the financial aspects of the operations of the American Mercantile Marine, have arrived m England for she purpose of making investigations,441 words
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Article65 1927-08-25 15 August, 21. Bank 4 m.s. 2|3 31-32 Bank demand 2|3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4^4 New York, demand 56 Credits 90 days 67^ France, demand 1420 India, T.T. 154 V a Hon>; Konp demand L 3% P-C. Dis Yokohama, demand 117 Noiji. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand 80V£65 words
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Article216 1927-08-25 15 August. 24. Tin 150 Tons $iv; Gambiei 7.50 Popper White 10.'? Pepper Black 60 Flake Tapioca 6. r> 8 Pearl Sago Small 7.K0 Copra 10.60 Copra Bundried 11.10 Opium, Benares unt. 4.UUU Rire Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice. Siam old a t o. 1 830216 words
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Article54 1927-08-25 15 August 21th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Seller* rt.SS. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot .")<M_. .">'.•" t Standard R.S.S. Spot .">*•!_■ 59% on Tender-Sept. »>«i 90% Oct-Dec. »;i'_ $1% Jan-Mar. 88 Tone of M:.rk»>* Steady. Latest (able: London Spot Shed 17> 4 per Ib. •W Vuik54 words
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Article164 1927-08-25 15 Yesterday':, Alterations. Buv^-s- Sp'"Bat v Cavea 1 1 > 1 .37 l .42 llaad Yai (.1) 29s 6d 30s 6d Hong Fatt (il) 1.16 1.20 Kinta Tin ($1) 1.40 1.50 K. Lumpur Tin (£1) 38a 6d 30s 6d Malayan Collieries (10) 36.50 37.00 Malay Consd. ($ll 1.164 words
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Article112 1927-08-25 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Aug. 21th.. dssang Prices. Buyers Sellers. Hon* Fatt 1.15 1.20 Pot** 1.2 0 1.30 Bsngrin 32s 6d 33s 0.1 Bund] Tin 40s 52> Postern Sism 23s 6d 24s 6d Band Yai 29a 30s Idria 57s 59a I a hat Mine 21s 22s Pat rut Bsain112 words
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Article117 1927-08-25 15 YESTERDAY'S KIBBIOR AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of ummciv.Robber Association hold its BMtfc. auction yesterday, when then- were catalogued 1,845,772 lbs.; Go().7<> tons. Of end ilK4,:tB". lbs.; 4MAG tons. Sold M2JMB lbs.; 17&32 tons. Spot. London Is. f>l 4 d. New York |4% rents PUKES REALIZED. Kibhed Smoked117 words
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Article518 1927-08-25 15 Singapore. Aajr. 2'.i. There is little chance to note m th price* «>t" either Tin or Rubber durintr the pa-t week an<i although fair volume of business has been transacted In both sections of the market, quotations shew small alterations. Industrials continue vary stead) with good demand518 words
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Article154 1927-08-25 15 ROSE MAC PH AIL COS REPORT. Singapore, Aim. 21. Rubber. London, is 5Hd menanffed. Tin. London, £284 2s 6d. 7s 6d <f<<\\ n. Mining. I\ nawat 1 <; ctg. premium.. Kuchmi 2.15 2.18, Lingui I.x? 1.90, Talam 1.34 1..*J7, Petalinc- -i.x:i 4.90, tfambau 1.65 1.60, Nai Hoot 27 80, Tin154 words
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Advertisement337 1927-08-25 15 VSSKTS OVKR 87,500,000 aqqitdav^ TUI7 PDVkT ri^mii w ASSURANCE IN PORCK OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN IM ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) E Secretary Mono^^^. rk* x r r kisjoy Managing Director Actuary UUKACE W. RAPER. A. KOBINSON, F. I. A. IW RANCK. SOOTH f4lfl jmnsH H^p 7337 words
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Advertisement371 1927-08-25 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BAWL LIMITED. Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.92,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. ho- President: K. Takeuch'i Esq. v <m DIRECTORS. M. Odag.ri Esq. R. Ichinomiva Esq. baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogarai.' Esq. X Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq. •aron K. Monmura Y.371 words
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Advertisement482 1927-08-25 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong: Head Office: Hongkong. (Authorised Capital 150,000,000 j Issued and fully paid up 4*20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £«,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. ivl. Bernard, Chairman A H Com P ton S <l-.482 words
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Advertisement40 1927-08-25 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) **RE MOTOR CAR marine j Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO.. LTI? CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (l?t floor), A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager40 words
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Article233 1927-08-25 16 Autumn Races. THE LIST OF ENTRIES. The following are the entries-11l hor9es m zzzrs Open Horses:- -Brid«remond. Ard K !en Tonn,, ate RaiS u.i). Direction, Grieve,' Brava Inia S B(>V Braya. Madrig.l, Ada J ay Endymion, Tija Aletma, St Elmo, Chevalier, John Sands' Pnnce Bucknell, H i233 words
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Article244 1927-08-25 16 EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS AT rSH AN(;HAI. From all indications the Bth Far foster* l Olympiad this y«*r fa to be a "big" affair Japan, the Philippines and China will vie for honours and each, therefore is putting J out its lUngM* team. Three hundred! athletes are coming from244 words
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Article245 1927-08-25 16 The Cardosa Challenge Trophy will Ikmailed for next Sunday, on Sunday. September 4th and Sunday. September 11th. Start will be made at 10 a.m. over the present Club course and the following art the conditions for this series: Handicaps: These will be fixed for tht whole245 words
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Article52 1927-08-25 16 On Sunday nitfht Dr. J. S. Goonting, who KR^SS? 1 his with the l-.MS. Medical Department, left for England to continue his studies. Before leavin* bWM entertained by his friends to a farewell dinner at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. There was a large Katherins at the Nation to hid52 words
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Article579 1927-08-25 16 Military Sides Draw. AN EXCITING GAME. Ouke's 0: R.A 0. One of the most exciting names ever seen on the Stadium took place yesterday I between the Duke's and the R.A. m the S.F.A. Cup competition, the result being a goal- less draw. Opinion may be divided579 words
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Article50 1927-08-25 16 Entries for our Football Competition, m whk-h we are awarding: $100 to the reader who correctly forecasts the results of twelve League matches to be played on Saturday. close to-morrow morninp. The coupons m mptct of th\9 competition appeared m our issues of Tuesday and Wednesday50 words
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Article66 1927-08-25 16 Woman's Novel Flight. London, July 25 Mrs. Elliott Lynn, who last week made a solo flight of 1,250 miles around England «n an Avroavian, to-day made another novel flight and landed m four countries m one day. Leaving Cheshire she went into Wales and then66 words
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Article78 1927-08-25 16 Programme of Drills up to and for 2*th August. Friday, 4.15 p.m. Drill Hall, Eurasian Company. 5.00 p.m. Drill Hall. Machine Gun Platoon. r 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band. 2.00 p.m. Drill Hall, Units, 2.£0 p.m. Bukit Timah Range Malay Company. 2.00 p.m. Farrer Range, Chinese78 words
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Article288 1927-08-25 16 B. Singles. E. J. Cassels scr. beat P. H. Hopkins scr., E. J. Riches plus 15 beat T. R. Alty minus D. H. Hazell minus 15 beat B. Brookeplus 1, G 3, 6—3. 1). Singles. A. Buchanan vs. V. Kelly, unfinished. (Buchanan Ist. set, 16 14). J. G.288 words
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Article173 1927-08-25 16 A. Singles. T. J. A. Green plus 1 vs. G. F. Murphy ■er. K. Sin pies. J. V. S. Brooke plus 1 vs. H. H. Markham minus 5. C Singles. G. Goldsack scr. r», A. L. Schiesser scr. L. H. Camplinp ser. vs. D. C. Walmsley minus 5.173 words
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Article283 1927-08-25 16 A. Singles. A. A. Ewinjr plus 4 vs. \V. N. Hansell minus 1. R. B. Lewis minus 15 vs. R. G. Pash minus 3. Roy Smith minus 15.3 vs. S. E Xewbvrv plus 15. Major C. F. Stoehr scr. vs. E. B. Laybourne plus 4. Dr. M. C.283 words
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Article29 1927-08-25 16 Yesterday morning at about 7 o'clock a Chinese was knocked down m New Bridge Road by a Ford lorry, and had his staill fractured. He died later m hospital29 words
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Article69 1927-08-25 16 Bobby Jones Again. RECORD ROUND IN AMERICAN AMATEUR. [Reuter's Service.] Minneapolis, Aug. 24. In the American Amateur golf championship, the leading qualifiers were Bobby Jones, who set up a record for the course with a score of 67 making him 142 for the 36 holes; Lynn Johnston (Minikahda)69 words
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Article261 1927-08-25 16 MANY MATCHES UNFINISHED. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 23. The finishing positions of County Cricket Championship matches to-day were as follow: Surrey vs. Yorkshire. At the Oval: Match dawn. Surrey 341 for 8 dec. Yorkshire 143 for j Hobbs scored 150 and Fender 100 not out for Surrey. Somerset261 words
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Article293 1927-08-25 16 ENGLAND'S EVEN RATTING. The test trial at Lord's on August 11 18 was played m dull weather and on a soft wicket. The match wmm interesting on nccount of the appearance of a new bowler Jacques, who took four England wickets for 3 runs, his after293 words
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Article43 1927-08-25 16 Mr. E. F. G. Edlin, the Singapore and Perak Malaya Cup soccer player, of Messrs Barbour and Company, Limited, is leaving Ipon on Monday for Kuala Lumpur. Mr A. Ramage, a well-known rugger forward, goes to the Ipoh branch from Kuala I ampur.43 words
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Advertisement108 1927-08-25 16 I Greatwt Finest R^ f "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" i RECORDS. REPRODUCED o-- "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" I GRAMOPHPONE I hear tarn Am'ut bSSSS' n AT I Moutrie Co., Ltd ■I Raffles Place. Sin gapore WWWWWw v^ A A CIGARETTES ~\w m Mm v M^F> i*£>*4& C£. Mi, i> MM^^m t" yiwiTW108 words
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