The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 1 February 1912
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Title Section15 1912-02-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1912. No 1,27915 words
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Article161 1912-02-01 1 LEADERS. PAGE V;iriU;i" U;i; ;:J IVkililJ B(j Tln> Danger Point Tli» l Split in tl: l »i«, New Imperial Capitals r>»; A Strat :< .\-p»m i o! Home Rule r>7 F.M.S. Surpluses »>*> POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Alleged Extortion To More Quarantine Troubles 7»> I'fit.uu \h\\ Collision 71 K\<161 words
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Article68 1912-02-01 1 K'ORRECTED UP TO Jtt. 81 J Bank 4m s 24? demand 2 4 5-32 Private credits 8m s l-4f credits 6 m s 2 4 23-32 Franck demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 238$ India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand 15^ Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 140$ Bangkok, demand 6668 words
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Article161 1912-02-01 1 The English mail of Jan. »i arrived by tin* P, and >. Himalaya' 1 on Saturday afternoon. This homeward mail leaves by Ihe Xhon.Ljwa via Madras. Some excitement was caused on Tuesday afternoon by an alarm of ftre at Messrs. Boustead A c'o.'s premises. The Penang race161 words
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Article131 1912-02-01 1 Jan. 81. Tin '2<H» tons sold* 9(5.4.5 Gambier 10.35 Gambier Cube Xo. 1 15.40 Gambier Cube Xo. 2 nom. Pepper Black ordin. S'pore buyers 23.87f Pepper, (White fair) 32.00 Xutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom. Nutmeg! (HO to the lb.) nom. Mace (JJanda) 110 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee131 words
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Article22 1912-02-01 1 Matico Capsules and Injection still maintain their reputation for the cure of all those inconvenient diseases, about whiclijthe less said the better.22 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article58 1912-02-01 1 (Mi \hv sth Jjinuary. .it Kaching, Sarawak, the wife of Mr. J. D. Powell., of a son. On Monday Hie Ith in»t. at Maud ilia >aiulakci!i, the wife »-l C. L*. A. HOFFMAN, Of a daughter. Fletcher. Dec. 28, at Woodford Green, Essex, wife of H. L. Flet< HER58 words
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Article164 1912-02-01 1 Heluek -Tarrat. Dec. ">«>. at Hammersmith, MTAURICE HELLJER, Inspector of Schoolti, Singapore, to Jean Qoilvie Tarbat. Dabby sjvak. on Dec. 19, at Billericay, bj the Vicar, the bridegroom's father, Harrie EnwARP Darbv, of tin' Federated Malay static to Edith Traill Bkae, daughter of the late Dr F. A. Bkav.164 words
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Article46 1912-02-01 1 Ma« bran. I >ec 81, ar Windsor, Annie, widow of late Wm. Ma< bean, of Singapore. Wright. -At the General Hospital, Penang, on the 2t»th inst.. Cant. John S. WRIGHT, of thf Eastern Shipping Co.. son of William Wright, Ship Broker, Glasgow, age 88 years.46 words
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Article1197 1912-02-01 1 Vacillation at Peking. Jan. 26. li looks very much as though some share of the responsibility for the reluctance of Vl AN SHIH-KA] to come to an acceptance of what to most other people appears to he t!ie inevitable, is due to the natural unwillingness of the Legations to show1,197 words
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Article, Illustration25 1912-02-01 1 >" th» Prcs« fhe People's r'_:h* malnUMt I '•>. tl'vn an*] nntwibeu \tf gain :'.i'ti, Truth ii-r ?'<>' ion-. pifcapU :\raw. J s> <■• R fig'or.. Lovmla and l..iu.25 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1912-02-01 1 BshAcrihers to the Singapore Free Press" weckrj retarniii}j froui i'.urniM t«» the snails i>\ ;m\ of t ii» niii :l lines, are invited (o Hendto ih«* MauaiitM- th» naiiK' oC their steamer and date of ai ri\ il i:i sin-ajH.u Cofries will then Ik- mailed to meet theni at rarions162 words
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Article1579 1912-02-01 2 Whether this year of grace 11)12 is to be the year of baleful events that some attempts at political forecast would make it, it at least needs no more than a moderately observant reading of the daily telegraphic tale of events, recorded in many different1,579 words
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814 1912-02-01 2 The Split in THE CABINET. Jan. 29. Cktrehez la fern we is a recognised principle of investigation in some of tkfi little incidents that lend a piquancy to the records of social life. But it is not very often that Woman intrudes mischievously upon the larger stage of political life.814 words
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Article1657 1912-02-01 2 New Imperial Capitals. Jan. 30. There is something of a sinking coin eiclence abort the fact that the two greatest empires of Asia indeed, looking at their coterminous territories as a criterion, the two greatest and most populous empires in the World India and China, are at present engaged in1,657 words
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1325 1912-02-01 3 A Strategic Aspect of Home Rule. Jan. 31. There may be some who have glanced at the recent succession of telegrams relating to the opposition by the Union- ists of Dlster to the holding of a i Nationalist propagandist meeting in favour of Home Bole b\ Mr. REDMOND and Mr.1,325 words
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Article898 1912-02-01 4 F.M.S. Surpluses Feb. 1 In private life the ability to accu. mulate surpluses must represent a wonderful easing of the strain of daily cares and a complete dissipation of those lean for the future thai are in the main inseparable from the exist•«DOe of the ordinary ruck of humanity. But898 words
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Article112 1912-02-01 4 s.c.c. Win the Trophy. The Anal game in the Association League football competition was played on the Esplanade last evening between the S.C.C. and the Wanderers and a very good and closely contested game resulted. Staff Sergeant Fairer acted us referee and gave general satisfaction. The teams were112 words
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Article94 1912-02-01 4 MALAYA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Malaya Football Association held at the Malay Volunteer Club on Tuesday evening, Mr U. J. Farrer presiding, the following were elected to bear the respective offices for the ensuing year President, MrF.Apps; Vice Pre»idents, Syed Abdul Rahman bin Sheik \l--koif and Mr94 words
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Article1403 1912-02-01 4 {from our own Correst>ondent.\ London. Saturday Jan. <> Here is the truth about Mr. Lloyd (ieorge. m.i\, and Birmingham. He was asked to contest a seat in the city in January 1910 preferably West Birmingham. He declined. He tersely pointed out that Mr. Chamberlain's physical disability rendered it1,403 words
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Article296 1912-02-01 4 kuMomo Tmkit <>i oi'jiM. In the third court yesterday afternoon before Mr Maundrell. Ah Kow. foreman at the Chandu Department of the Monopoly in Cecil Street, was charged with the theft of a quantity of chandu valued at lift. Inspector .J. Krayne prosecuted and Mr <J. S.296 words
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Article71 1912-02-01 4 A Chinaman was found murdered in Holland Uoad yesterday nlmg In spector Connor has the case in I, and and was making enquiries during the day. Another gruesome find was made in a plantation off MacPherson lioad ou Tue#. day. In a box was found the laxly71 words
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Article850 1912-02-01 5 In r»;ir<l«'ivN ih" Magnificent,* 1 which Matheaoa Lang comnans delighted us n.ili the other Binning. Um finding of the lockM bearing the portrait of a lady in the roal oochof <»t Bardelys draws from the Cheraliee de St. Armand the assumption that it is tin- portrait850 words
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Article1094 1912-02-01 5 The reader of tin's title will at once ex daiui iluit this is an hackneyed subject. Hut il is hardly so. Call it much written on i! you like, but it is no more hackneyed than the Taj at Agra, or a spring day. or the Alps.1,094 words
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Article984 1912-02-01 5 There is as a rule a strange charm about bridges, a fascination that exercises its power over humanity. The little wooden bridge with a frail hand rail that crosses a sleepy stream running through cowslipstarred meadows to join perhaps one of the several Knglish Avons. attracts and holds our984 words
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Article359 1912-02-01 5 KIKNSS NUiHT IUXCK. h'roo, nut own (^orrt <fionatnrj The recently formed St. Andrew's Society duly celebrated the anniversary of Scotland's great poet liy giving a highly successful dance in the Stadt house on Tuesday night. Including hosts and guests there were over a hundred and twenty present. An359 words
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Article172 1912-02-01 5 Krom I lew press opinions regarding This young vocalist who lias abandoned the study of ifdirinr Cot the concert platform (and who is. as some are aware, the son of the Her. J. A. 1». Cook, of Singapore,) fT« notice that there is a unanimity about the172 words
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Article19 1912-02-01 5 The Sphere contains a portrait of Sir John Anderson, of Singapore, who recently received the houonr of Knight. Hachelor.19 words
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Article831 1912-02-01 6 The liiiu>ii otibul Gem ral at Hai kow, Mr. 11. Qoffe, ha* fii -mission to j nuasiooai •«•>. including ladies and children, la ret iiin to Wuchang. !>,. .1. Kartwell, who baptised the first coo vert* to Christianity in Shantung, died Chefoo on thi 4t li831 words
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Article624 1912-02-01 6 LANG HOLLOW AY CO. OTHELLO. h has been -aid that there is no merit where there is no trial. Applying this reasoning to the Lang Hollowaj Company. whose season in Shakespearean play- is now rapidly drawing to a close, one is forced to Hi*- Conclusion thai they are abounding in624 words
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Article215 1912-02-01 6 Fraser and Co/s. [ndnst rials have a<*ain claimed B [air amount of attention ai current rates. Kui)l)f!.s have again claimed a good deal, lint the market closes with ;i linnet- tendency and a keen demand for several of the cheaper local stocks. RrßßKit. The London enquiry for Duffs215 words
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341 1912-02-01 6 Messrs Song Dog Siaug. M [si :lli Sahib, Tan Kbeam Hock, E. Tes nsohn, M.S. Angullia, Heerji P. Kali*, Tan >oo Jin, Yeow Sgau Pan, I'. A. Beins. TanTal Van S. Ii- Msagoff, and r>octors S.C. Vi«& W. Goonetilieke, m« I on fc'ednesday evening341 words
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Article436 1912-02-01 6 Kl UOPEAN INVOLVED. lit tlic second court yesterday afternoon a European named McKeruou and :i K!in^ named Michael, l>otb employee of Messrs, Topbaiu Jones and Uailton, were charged with attempting to extort money front a Klin-4 Labourer named Sinasamy. Mr. C. J. Carver prosecuted. in hi> evidence complainant436 words
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Article40 1912-02-01 6 marriage has been arranged between Miss fere David, daughter <>t Mr. A. J. huvid, late of Hon^J<ontf mid now of 18 Rnnismore Gacdens, J.ondon. and Mr. Percival V. David, only son of Hon. Sir Saseoon .1. David, li.u-t.. ai. Bombay.40 words
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Article245 1912-02-01 6 If AIS Andre between David II ii Btt d Meson •;<-' :l v tV Lhl s pore and Florem I*o 1 il.-nii. I j.u of the late Mr I. I'- v* Cm lierg, advocate an I polk H Siiuaipon F.M.B. .ind <>i Mw van Cuyienh [argemimberoCfri«^id« i< which wat245 words
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Article532 1912-02-01 6 Coolies Counjas ov Habsh Dmutmkxt. One heard! of trouble of. a aiffei u iture front 11» Quarantine i :»ni|> pastei day afternoon, irbeo three >jkli polui! were charged before Mr. Uauudrell causing hurt to four Chinese coolies a*( were temporarily lodged on the St. Jon Island. Two532 words
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Article28 1912-02-01 6 At Uonghung MM wedding took phu. at St. John s Cathedral on Jan. 19th, Bel F. T. Johnson officiating, of Mr. <; W Avenell and Miss Irene Mabel I'olcinan.28 words
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Article481 1912-02-01 7 PENANG" "DELI" COLLISION. i~.tc.j- Ship- ■■<■-> <>t thf Deli,* 1 (I ifammgi j from the Straits »team t»hip Company, owner* «>i the ivnauj. |S result <• < »l!ision at Port Sv.»'fiihaiu. was coiic lotted yesterday In to -./pifi.M' roin-: before the Chief Justice, William Hymlinan Jones, and Cap* Mni i-481 words
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350 1912-02-01 7 CHEMPEDAK RUBBER AND GAM BIER ESTATE. I! following is the Directors' Report nod >i:i' it'n; »»i Ai T'limts for Qm year i.-.i ::i>t October, 1911, la be presented the s.v-oml annual general meeting of ftbarehoJden to be held »t No. 10 Canton Kti;j(l. Shanghai, to-day. \i:i-:\. -The IBM of tin-350 words
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Article715 1912-02-01 7 At leeting «;i the above the *uv ire informed, was the Chair'fiiii m "We have invited you fcfl da; n the parpoae of holding our you are aware, is Stal ■e, the Ordinance requiring i b;«t I give an uccc mt oi oar stewardship within sis715 words
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Article156 1912-02-01 7 (With Apologies to Jabbbbwocky.) Twaa booincy and the slimey coves Did prove and pringle round th 1 Arcade, All flimsy were the lies they told And I he Momichesl s outfabe. Sew; the Rubberjock my son, Kith mfli that ?;:'p< j s and plots to hatch }\r\, cbe Jug-Jug156 words
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Article740 1912-02-01 7 We have received from the Government a copy of the report on the Census of Kedai». the work of organising and carrying or.t 01 which v ;i< undertaken tinder the directions ol Mr A. Cavendish. The mos; uotable feature perhaps about the report i- Ti,» evident740 words
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Article136 1912-02-01 7 Th tnrn match between the S. C. C. n ri ;i the relegrapha wa> played on the Esplanade last evening. The game was an exciting n-. throughout, wiili plenty of bustle and fa.*t runs. In the first half the Telegraphs pressed hard and if wu with difficulty the Club136 words
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Article256 1912-02-01 7 Mr Hartley, fourth magistrate, gave judgment in the Lai Sang" pane yestovdss* afternoon, a question of carrying an excess of paw my n from Hongkong fco Singapore. The magistrate convicted under the Chinese Immigration OfsVaaace of 1890, and lined explain K. .1. T;i<ld 51 and •*1 for256 words
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Article570 1912-02-01 7 The <i«';tth Occurred at J'. arig 1 i-«J :t y Buddenlj of Captain J. Wright of tin- "Jin ho. who was well-known and popular in shipping circles. A Bengali mill; teller was fined sin and costs by Mr Firmetone yesterday for selling milk which had been570 words
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Article5149 1912-02-01 8 THE INVESTIGATION KLPUKI. WHAT THE COMMITTEE THINK. We recefred on Saturday through a shareholder :i copy of tb<' report issued by the investigation Committee into the affairs of the Company. The report is not reproduced here in full. At the general meeting of the Company, held on Not5,149 words
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Article207 1912-02-01 9 Autumn Cup Competition. The competition for the 1911 Autumn Cup was played for on January *27th and 28th and resulted in a win for Dr McDougall who returned a nest score of 74. Forty four members competed and following cards were returned: By the outward French mail207 words
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Article906 1912-02-01 9 Quicquid agunt homines nostri eat farago libelli. Juvenal. Is it not time." said an enquiring youngster, recently imported, to the Weekly Topicixfr, *Is it not time that the <iovernment made up its in in. I to stop these infernal strikes in England, which are playing the906 words
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Article328 1912-02-01 9 NETHERLANDS INDIES N E WS. 11l lledan on the Ifttl Malay ami I liiurso youth- on coming out of their rospocUf schools took sides against each iMthnr A police corporal standing by interfered in the hope of slopping serious tight. TLm Chinese were then joined by several of their couiitrynien328 words
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Article203 1912-02-01 9 Mb. A. M. Smith Inii ki.i». a smash up between ;t motor car and :t bullock-cart on Thursday afterr.oon might have caused serious injuries to Mr. A. M. Sniitlj. chief engineer locally for Mewm Topham. Jones, and Rail ton, who are carrying out the new dock works at203 words
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Correspondence
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Letter160 1912-02-01 9 To THE Kimtok. hear Sir. I noticed in \onr Imm f>f yesterday (.January 2t>th> a reprint ftom the rinancier TMlking a comparison be tween profits on Ceylon ami M;tl;<\:m R«b her Estates. Assuming that one acre in Mala\;< pro duces 600 lbs. and one acre in160 words
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Article3821 1912-02-01 10 NYALAS AFFAIRS. MR W. M. SIME'S REMARKS. The Company's Prospacts. An extraordinary meeting of the Nyalas Robber Estate* Ltd., was held at noon yesterday at Commercial Union Buildings, the main object <>i which wan to receive Ike report ol the Investigation Committee, extract* Iron which wen3,821 words
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Article652 1912-02-01 11 The T \miv. of i hk Shrew That the ren Urge audience which as avsabled ii. the Victoria Theatre last evening to see Ihe repetition o! the delightful rollicking corned} or Shakespeare incladed iu:i!i\ wli.. had >c«ri it when the season opened, is in itself high complimenl652 words
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Article1076 1912-02-01 11 SECOND YEAR S REPORT. Tie- Second Yearly Report of the Directors for the meeting on Saturday next Vour Directors now submit the Balance *Ii«-k and Profit and Loss Acconni for the year ended 80th Keptemlwr, r.Hi. Tho net profit for the period, a> shewn by the accounts, imouuts1,076 words
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Article123 1912-02-01 11 GAZETTE NOT IFICATIONS. The hon'ble I>. J. Galloway is appointed a member of the Raffles Library and Museum Committee. Mi L.E.P. Wolferstan, who has resumed bis post as Resident, Malacca, ha> been appointed President of the Municipal Com* missioners, \ico Mr H. Marriott. The Bev. H. C. Izard, Colonial Chaplain.123 words
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Article210 1912-02-01 11 Tun Sequel. Mr. Alexander Mitchell Smith, of Messrs Topham, Jones and Railton, who was in jurt'd it; tlu* motor car >ma>)i In Neil Koud on Thursday last, ((he car lie was driving colliding with a bullock cart and knocking down a chinaman' came before Mr. Acton in the210 words
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Article84 1912-02-01 11 The engagement has been announced of Mr. William W. Mathie of Edinbargfa and Miss Violet Hunsley, eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Hunsley, genera] agent of the International Correspondence Schools. Singapore. Lieut K. EL Clarke, R.G.A., embarked for India on 26th inst per P. ft "Delta" on posting to No. 684 words
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Article278 1912-02-01 11 d«'nt wir**« r} M en ii- -i-^ oi I i»= irinoiug bones F.'if •>•; „i( nnplti Mid it J rf!-.- ;i H 6 Rouge I Sir.r '1 1 (H>; Stagelighl 1 > Bro* n i oinei 20 00: Skindles 2 (100 f':« -00 1; Ard put rick 0278 words
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Article253 1912-02-01 11 s.c'.r. Easily Beat the Buff*. a sinall gathering watched the Ruggei match on the Esplanade last evening j j v f«{ between the S.C.C. and (lie Buffs. Mi P. Orey ruled the destinies of the "am»most efficiently. When tin- whistle sound ed for play to commence, the B.C.C.253 words
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Article287 1912-02-01 11 The following is the result of crashing operations at Baub tor the four reek* ending 27tb January, lwri: Bukit Roman, Stone crashed 1,44: tons: Qold obtained .VJ7 ounces; ftrrrsg;o \)t r ton IT dm t. Bukit Malacca, stone crushed 2.446 tons: Gold obtained 171 ounces; <•» ;i^. pec ton287 words
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Article2290 1912-02-01 12 i From on* turn LorrtsPotiiitnt,} Penang Jan. i-ird. The Hac.s wen- held today in beautiful weatb.T. though hot. There was an excellent attendance tor the opening and racing conditions being ideal, the going being v«ry good. The results of the Racing were as follows: Mixed Handk ai\2,290 words
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Article783 1912-02-01 12 "Thk Passing OT HI Third Fi,ook Ba< k.'* As the tiiuil appearance of this admir able company a repetition of .Jerome's po pular play The Passing of the Third Floor Hark was given before another huge audience, including H. K. the Governor, Lady Evelyn Young and party783 words
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Article730 1912-02-01 13 Mi Agnew ol Bast Coast Road, pporta the police that he has lost a i:.-;» liar valued ai 120. *Ir C. Kiiii-r>ui:. nt tlm- i'il-iii of Sissou and "♦•la\. left Em home yesterday on holiday. Lieotwnt Black, Basel Bailment, is tapoiuted AioVde-Caasß to the Genera] i730 words
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Article991 1912-02-01 13 The Law Ktc have Joined the Etceteras in the second round of the S. C. C. Cricket Tournament, the Merchants falling easy victims to them on Saturday. The downfall is due more than anything else to the line bowling of the Hon C. I. Carver. Wickets fell before991 words
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Article1136 1912-02-01 13 THEATRICAL ACCOMMODATION AND MANAGEMENT. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal* Commission was held yesterday afternoon. Mr F. .1. Hallifax presiding, there being also present the Hon I)r F. 15. Croucfaer, Messrs A. W. Bean, H. L. Coghlan. w. Peacock, br s. c. Yin, A. M. s. Angullia, Tan1,136 words
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Article284 1912-02-01 13 THE NAVAL WAR STAFI To thj: Kditok. Dear Sir,- Kver since its inception in January 1908, the Imperial Maritime Leagtte lias constantly advocated the formation of a War Staff at the Admiralty, having authority in matters strategical. Various statements as to the intentions of the Pint Sea Lord which284 words
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Article86 1912-02-01 13 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Powell ami Co. a sale-room yestenhiy afternoon. Freehold agricultural hind in The histiict of Jncoiig, area II aciat 1 rood 16 poles. Grant Xo. '20. s. s. T. aioooooalnoi Chitty SI, 0(M). Agricultural html at West Bukit Timah,86 words
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Article53 1912-02-01 13 M. Boris Kadomtzefj will leave tomorrow by the "Vladimir" for Vladivustock whence he will travel hy the Transiheriau railway to St. Petersburg. He is attached to the Singapore agency of the Hussiau Volunteer Fleet, and he has been railed home by telegram to confer with his directors. He will be53 words
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Article315 1912-02-01 14 Au exhibition will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. March 12th and 18th, in the Tanglin Club. The exhibition will be open each day from 4 p.m. to §-SC p.m. Members are requested to send a list of their exhibits, with the titles (and price. if for315 words
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Article241 1912-02-01 14 Excitement in Raffles Sqvare. There was a good deal of excitement in Baffles Square yesterday afternoon when it became known thai :t tire had broken out in CoUyer Quay. Four motor Are-en-gine> dashed up. and many people left their offices and hurried along the quay looking241 words
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Article160 1912-02-01 14 The ixold medal for 1911 has been won liy Dr Keith. The following cards were returned: The Januarv m»'dal was also won by l>r Keith. Eighteen cauls were taken out, and the following returned 15. D. Keith 119 4.", 7 77 T. A. Melrilfe 4h 42160 words
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Article71 1912-02-01 14 information has been received at Singapore that the Dutch cruiser "/even Proviiicien" is ashore at Pulau Kundur, south of the Karimons. The warship has lH*en aground for a week, hut has apparently not sustained any damage. Light BTS have l>een sent to her assistance from Singapore and71 words
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Article741 1912-02-01 14 Sir Sometville Head, anew secretary of the British Legation, lias arrived in Peking, and Ims assumed his duties at the Legation. The bath tubtax. a relic of olden times, is about to be abolished in Montreal. When the tax was first imposed baths < were purelj741 words
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Article847 1912-02-01 14 SOME OF ITS ASPECTS. London. Jan. **>. Tor the fust time for some considerable period the working classes of this rountry are taking a keen interest in foreign politics. The subject that Interest* them is Persia. A Labour m. i irho hns heen speaking throughout the country, lokl847 words
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Article191 1912-02-01 14 The annual gold medal which wan com peted for during JfMMMfff MM MB on Mon day. 29th Jauuar>. bf Mr .1. C. Watt who defeated Major E. Henderson. o. n. b) 3 up and 2 to play A tine gat!!*- w> played. Mr OnUb Watt scores !>•191 words
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Article325 1912-02-01 14 Perhaps it is not quite tin- correct nautical term to use with regard to some unfortunate officers of a B. I. steamship now in port, for forties Light is rathet an agreeable place for a picnic on a aloe day, with plenty of provisions ami tl. certainty that the325 words
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Article299 1912-02-01 14 Motok BrsE* lM>i k.»\ i;;». A distinctive lire broke out :it m Tuesday morning iu a motor hut garage ia Kuala Lumpur, doing damage estimated iii >7."»00. The scene of the bla/e w;r* 14. Church Street, owned by H;iji Mahomed Tail), and used as a garage299 words
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Article2332 1912-02-01 15 3 marine Cable], Rnrrafa Service. London, via Bombay. Medina arrived at Malta in ght >iaishin\ \mmi»um- ami entered the nom to 11m salutes of the warships and ■Hanoi :•»!>! the checu of multitudes. Renter*! correspondent at Malta savs bat Theii Majesties landed there. Thev inspected the French battleship I2,332 words
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Article309 1912-02-01 15 I poll. Jan. 2.">. The coolie classes he re |R baCOnrittg very unruly and rods Owing 10 unlimited preaching of revolutionary doctrines. Several Towkays who still w^ar their queues have been badly assaulted and one or two collisions with the police have oc< urrcd. Last evening a big309 words
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Article437 1912-02-01 15 11l Singapore, in one week lately, w&mm teen children, under three months of age died, most of them through convulsions^ This goes to show that that city would appear to be as much in need of lady in* spectors and teachers of how to bring up children437 words
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Article120 1912-02-01 15 Says the Duly Telegraph Sir .John Anderson, who Ims been honoured with a knighthood. baeforaMMty years been a prominent Merchant :md n leading member of the community of Singapore. Straits Settlements, of w Ijomj Legislative Council he \v;«> ;<n arii\«j member. He is head of Hwold ruialiliah120 words
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Article761 1912-02-01 16 Tin' de itli lias occurred ot Admiral sir Joint I >;i I r\ 111 pit* lla\ Tli lit. Hon. Sir .John Charles l>alrymple Hay, r.< u.c.b., f.b.«.. d.c.1., Li, .i>.. D.L., was bora in IHBI and bad been on the retired l i^t since 1878. He761 words
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Article144 1912-02-01 16 A quiet wed. ling was solemnized at St. -Andrew's Church. Kowloon. on .lan. 20th, when Miss Mary Stuart Backwel] was MMTied to Mr Charles William Jeffries. The Rev, EL <>. Spink. 11. A., conducted the service: Mr C Fittock giving the bride away. Mi- H. Murray Bain was best man.144 words
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Article880 1912-02-01 16 It is rather remarkable, or will seem BO to some people who remember the extraordinary prices to which rabbet rose a; one time ;i year or more ago. to learn that the average price paid per pound in the years trom 1906 to 1911 ranged only880 words
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Article1140 1912-02-01 16 SAP. I93UE. PAID. IOTM. I>UM 85,000 2s 2s Allagar JO* 150,000 2s 2s Anglo-Mn\-»v 45% int WlO 50.000 2s 2s Batnag Malaka 30.000 1 1 Batu Caves W% 11 U J so.ooo l l Balm Tiga (Selangor) 00% "g 5 a 100.000 l l Bukit Kajang "jj ~s i-i1,140 words