The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 22 September 1921
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1921-09-22 177 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1921. No. 1,78118 words
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Article175 1921-09-22 177 LIADERS. PAGE. Colonial Muddlement 177 Tariff Evils 177 Surplus Balances 178 Comment! of the Week 178 I)e Valera's Predicament 178 Market Prices 178 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Licensing Justices 181 Rubber Association Case 181 The Assizes 180,181,4,7,9 ('apt. Herring*! Case 184 A Bankruptcy Matter 184 An Extradition Case 184175 words
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Article177 1921-09-22 177 SEPTEMBER 21. rin 100 Tons $78.00 Cube Xo. 1 14.03 <;ambier 9-40 Pepper Black 14-00 Pepper (white fair) 29.00 Tapioca, small flake, f.g. 6-00 Tapiccu, Medium pearl f.g 8-50 Pear! Sago, small 8.50 Copra Sundried 13 Copra Mix 12 50 Opium, Benares uncort 4,500 vice, Raagora white 330 cc,177 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS.
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Article155 1921-09-22 177 MILLER.- At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on 14th Sept. to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Miller, a son. THANE.— On September 16th, at Sungei Sekah Estate, Nilai, to Mr. and Mrs. Colin P. Thane a daughter. MONK. At Penang Maternity Hospital on the 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Errol155 words
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Article27 1921-09-22 177 McCABE.— On July 16th, m a Narainc Home at Woking, England; Lieut. F. L. J. MeCabe, late "Queens" Royal Regt. and of (ah>doni,i Estate, Xebonff Tebal.27 words
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Article320 1921-09-22 177 A mail from Home bringing London advices up to August 25th arrived here yesterday. The death occurred rather suddenly this week of O&.-R.»S. HutsfeiMm C.tf.Kr, <U1? mand Paymaster. His fureral, which was a very impressive one, was largely attended. Sir W. S. Bhawr, Chief Justice, Bjm reserved320 words
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Article105 1921-09-22 177 EXCHANGE. SEPTEMBER 21. Bank I m.s. 2j4 5-32 Bank demand 213 29-32 Private credits 8 m.s. 2|4 15-32 New York, demand 42% Credits 90 days 46% France, demand 570 India, T. T. 155 Hongkong, demand 22 1* pe. Prem. Yokohama, demand 89 Java, demand 136*4 Bangkok, demand 90»4 Sovereign,105 words
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Article, Illustration577 1921-09-22 177 Colonial Muddle inent. ffdgdf Sept. 16. Perhaps one ought not to take too yeriously the scheme cabled out for grouping the Crown Colonies and Protectorates under High Commissioners or at least criticise it too j severely until the whole scheme has j been submitted to Parliament and the Colonies concerned,577 words
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Article430 1921-09-22 177 There are a certain number of people with a hankering for raising money by tariffs, and the attempt of the Government of Ceylon to balance its budget by increased tariffs and protection must have had the preliminary consent of Mr. Winston GtruverJ UK WC:fr xb rather curious The430 words
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Page 177 Advertisements
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Advertisement148 1921-09-22 177 Sjfcscriber? to the "Singapore Free Press" veekly returning from Europe to the Straits oy any of the mail lines, ore invited to send o the Manager the name of their steamer and J»te of arriva m Singapore. Copies will tb,a be mailed to meet them at various ports of tall.148 words
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Article617 1921-09-22 178 Sept. 17. The question of how the Government la to make ends meet next year is one of the mast important, iA present m the hands of the Government's financial advisers, and shortly to coma before the general public m the form of the Estimates. No excuse therefore617 words
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Article1097 1921-09-22 178 Sept. 19. Probably Lord Northcliffe's organ, *he Times, has done the Crown Colonies and Protectorates a distinct service by letting the cat out ot the bag regarding the precious scheme for a new order of things throughout the Imperial outposts. We are not greatly concerned with1,097 words
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Article810 1921-09-22 178 Sept. 20. There seems little doubt that the immediate and uncompromising action of the Premier m cancelling tne Inverness conference has taken Sinn-fein opinion by surprise, and we read into De Valera's letter following that cancellation a conviction that he feels he is m danger, to use810 words
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Article916 1921-09-22 178 Sept. 21. Our comparison of market prices of foodstuffs m conjunct v.'ith letters from correspondents who state that they have vainly endeavoured to obtain the articles mentioned at the prices given m that price list, induced us to make wme enquiries into the matter to see exactly what916 words
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Article1116 1921-09-22 179 Sept. 22. The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce dealt very lightly with the present trade situation m his half-yearly review, and m a way we tnink that is a matter for congratulation rather than otherwise, because it implies that mercantile circles here have got1,116 words
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LOCAL WIRES
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Article49 1921-09-22 179 Kuala Lumpor, Sept. 15. There has been a sensational development of the Serembmn murder case. The Chief Judicial Commissioner m summing up expressed the opinion that there had been a wicked and abominable conspiracy. Subsequently five witnesses were arrested on a charge of wilful and malicious perjury.49 words
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Article101 1921-09-22 179 F .M.S. COURT OF APPEAL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoii, Sept. 19. .A fall Court of Appeal, consisting; of Mr. Justice Farrcr llanby, president. Mr Justice Branch and Mr. Justice Watrcn, .-\ts at I poll to-morrow. There are three criminal appeals from Selangor against judgment! of Mr. Justice Farrer Manby,101 words
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Article47 1921-09-22 179 r( From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 20. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Goldie presiding, Mr. W. H. Thome was unanimously nominated as the Chamber's representative on the Legislative Council, m succession to Mr. Goodrich, resigned for business reasons.47 words
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Article36 1921-09-22 179 Yesterday aa the result of heavy rains the Datoh Kramat district was flooded, the water m several parts reaching a height of four fret. The ground floors of many houses m the neighourhood Buffered considerably.36 words
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Article95 1921-09-22 179 Ipoh, Sept. 21. From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 21. The last itage m tht sequel to the murder of Mr. H. W. D. Evans, planter, at Tanjong Rambutan, waa reached yesterday when two of the Chinese accused appealed. The case was heard by the full court95 words
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Article39 1921-09-22 179 THE GOVERNOR AND MALAYA. I (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. It is rumoured that Sir Laurence Guillenutfd is proceeding to England shortly *> confer with Mr. Churchfll on an important matter affecting Malaya.39 words
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Article74 1921-09-22 179 In connection with yesterday's meeting of local rubber growers a telegram has bee* received from the Rubber Producers Association of Malaya welcoming thte idea- of one large and united assocatio-n. to represent all dollar rubber growers throughout Malaya and suggesting a conference before the settlement of detadls. A74 words
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Article30 1921-09-22 179 MALAYA CUP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 19. Ih the match at Malacca, Negri Sembilan scored five goals and Malacca three. Tho following were the teams:—30 words
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Article53 1921-09-22 179 (Malay Mail Telegram). Sydney, Sepi 19th. In their tour m England, m the opening match against Salford, the Australian Rugby League team won by 48 points to 8. The last Test match, Springboks versus New Zealand, played at Wellington, resulted m a scoreless draw. Both teams had previously53 words
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Article92 1921-09-22 179 The Chilean man of war on arriving here on Monday from Kobe had on board tht body of Victor D. Tatia, a lieutenant engineer. The deceased died at sea from rheumatic fever about five days from Singapore and the body was embalmed. Yesterday it was92 words
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Article2770 1921-09-22 180 MR. STILL IN THE BOX. The action m which the Singapore Cold Storage Company, Ltd., claim damages for libel from the Straits Times Press, Ltd., and Mr. A. W. Still, was continued m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, yesterday. Mr. G.2,770 words
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Article373 1921-09-22 180 FRAUD ON DUTCH BANK. The hearing of the case m Torigeo, a Japanese, i« charged with as genuine a forged document, to bank draft for $46,000, and ment of that sum from the i of the Netherlands Trading S continued before Mr. Justic, Lennard and a .pedal jury373 words
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Article91 1921-09-22 180 FRASEK'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore Sept. 21. The local share market is still m a very quiet and uninteresting condition and moil of our leading Industrials ihow imftll depreciation on the week. Rubber. The price of the commodity bn kept steady and closes firm, but with the exception91 words
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Article129 1921-09-22 180 A Gazette Extraordinary issued day contains an order of the GuvCouncil dissolving the "General km for Education," as being used for a 1 incompatible with its objects as set the Register of Societies. The fleet of eight steel single dccl mers which were sold to the Western Counties129 words
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453 1921-09-22 181 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. 1921. THE LATE COL HUTCHISON. IMPRESSIVE MILITARY FUNERAL. The death of Col. Robert Schlesinger Hutchison, C.8.E., Command Paymaster, I < ccurred at the General Hospital on Wednesday -afternoon came as a shock not oi iy to his numerous friends m Singapore also to the garrison, where he453 words
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Article271 1921-09-22 181 Malay Throttled by Robbers A most brutal murder is reported from Hutu Kurau, a district near Taipirig, the victim being a Malay named Tamin bin Sabuta. The deceased lived with bis wife m a little attap house at the 20th mile Ijok Koa<l, there being aT.O.M. - 271 words
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Article55 1921-09-22 181 A gold medal and "bunga tajore" were •it'sented to Inche Mohamed bin Mohamed f Jobore, by Salleh's Opera, on Wednesday night, for the solving of a riddle. Watkin Wynne, journalist, general mana wr of the Sydney Daily Telegraph, wko '*od recently, left estate valued at £26,542. He introduced linotypes into55 words
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391 1921-09-22 181 THE LATE J. R. MURRAY, OF PENANG. The death took place at 60 Gladstone Place, Aberdeen, on Aug. 16, of Mr. James R. Murray, late of Sime, Darby and Co., Ld., Penang, Malay States. Mr. Murray, who was a native of Aberdeen, says the "Aberdeen Free Press" m an obituary391 words
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Article428 1921-09-22 181 Thy departure of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Marks from Kuala Lumpor was marked by an extraordinary demonstration of affection and respect, from all classes of the community. Mr. Marks, whose substantive post is that of Resident of Negri Sembilan, has had a range of service m the428 words
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Article538 1921-09-22 181 JUDGMENT RESERVED. The action of Mr. F. S. Goodall, trading a^ Goodall and Company, against Messrs. H. S. Godwin, J. J. Bland m, R. \V. McKerrow, R. S. Nelson, H. T. Karcten, J. M. Sime and D. G. W. Aimers, raed personally and as members of538 words
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Article239 1921-09-22 181 The quarterly meeting of the licensing justices was held ml the Senior Magistrate' Court yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr. B. Nunn, District Judge. Otfcfer members present were Messrs. J. A. Elias, Dr. Hunter, Gaw Khek Kiam, Tan Khetm Hock and W. Taylor. There were only five cases239 words
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Article43 1921-09-22 181 The Chinese mechanics m the employ of Dai ley and Co., Hongkong, who went out on strike a short time ago, have resumed work on the manager expressing his Willie iirness to compensate the man who wms assaulted, and also to reinstate him.43 words
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Article455 1921-09-22 181 COINERS SENTENCED. Before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard at the Assiies yesterday, Chua Cheng Chuan was charged with counterfeiting King's coin and with being m possession of materials for counterfeiting. On his claiming to be tried, Chief Detective Inspector Costello, as chief witness for the prosecution, said that he raided455 words
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Article283 1921-09-22 181 Ihe following appear m the P. M. S. Government Gazette: Mr. B. L. Gardner tc be an Inspector of Mines, P. M. S.; Mr. J. C. Rowan, L. R. C. P. and S (Ireland), D.T.M., to be a Medical Officer, F. M. S.; Raja Jema'at bin283 words
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Article90 1921-09-22 181 Mr. H. G, Hoidbrook, 8.A., M.8., B. Ch., Medical Officer, District Hospital, Taiping 1 Perak, was summoned at the Mansion House on 11th August for driving a motorcat at Ludgate-circus m a manner dangerous to the public. A constable stated that uhile he was on point duty the defendant's car90 words
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Article1398 1921-09-22 182 DIRECTORS' CARRY-ON POLICY. The twelfth ordinary general meeting: of the members of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at Chartered Bank Chambers yesterday, when the hon'ble Mr. W. F. Nutt presided and those also present were Messrs. Chew Woon Poh, H. B. Egmont Hake, (directors)1,398 words
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Article190 1921-09-22 182 Messrs. Wearne Bros Ltd have purchased Ford Motors (Burma) Ltd. as Koin<r concern* It carries with it the sole agency for Ford Cars and trucks for the whole of Burma. Mr. T. J, B. Wearne, managing director of Wearne Bros. Ltd., wlho recently went to Rangoon and190 words
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Article79 1921-09-22 182 The report of Bruseh Tin and Rubber Estates for the eight months e nded March 31st show a loss of £3,968.3.5, covered by the amount brought forward and the sale of surplus plant. The amount carried forward to credit of profit and loss is £330. The output was79 words
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Article50 1921-09-22 182 The investigations of the Western Amstralia Forest Products Laboratory into the possibility of papermaking from local hardwoods have demonstrated beyond a doubt that many t>f these woods can produce pulp uitable for certain classes of ,p.aper. The experimental plant has produced some v#py romising samples, and investigations are sing continued50 words
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Article112 1921-09-22 182 OFFICAL REPORT. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday when there was Catalogued:—1,458,839 lbs. Tons 651.27; Offered 1,321,942 lbs. Tons 590.15; Sold:— 1,260,774 lbs. Tons 562.84. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Singapore Standard Quality 27% Equal to S'pore Standard Quality 27112 words
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Article161 1921-09-22 182 Rubber. Singapore, Sept. 15. The market has been steady during the past week and at the usual weekly auction on Wednesday there was a good demand for all grades at prices showing little change from last week. Standard Sheet was m good demand and at 27 cents advanced161 words
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Article82 1921-09-22 182 Kraser's Report. Singapore, Sept, 15. Ifubbers. Still idle. Mining qfiet. Taipings $1.02^ $1.07%, North Taipfetfa $1.25 $1.30, South Taipings 70 cents 75 cents, Nawng Pets $1.50 $155, Renongs 255. 6d. 2Gs. 6d. Tongk&h Harbours $14 $14.50, Rawanpi 60 cents G5 cents, Ulu Piahs $1.25 $1.30, Collieries $1482 words
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Article136 1921-09-22 182 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheor.p Koon Seng Co at their saleroom, Xo. 30 Klin«; Street, on Wednesday afternoon: Freehold land and houses Norn, <JS-i off Tanglin Road, area ir»,u2 sq. ft. together with about 100,000 pieces of Malacca cane, bought by Mr.136 words
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Article148 1921-09-22 182 A Reuter's cable says the Malay Mail states that the Malay States Goveramwt Agency m London is exhibiting a specimen of rubber paving block manufactured m the Malay States. It is claimed that it is non-slipping and practically noiseless aid can be manufactured at about 375. 6d. a148 words
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Article53 1921-09-22 182 The Western Australian mint is to be closed clown owing to the decreased gold yield of the State. When the mint was established tfie gold output was 200,000 ozs. per month, two years ago it had shrunk to 80,000 and ifow is only 40,000. The staff s to be transferred53 words
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Article749 1921-09-22 182 Mr. C. H. C, Clarke has been ap* to officiate as Inspector of Prison Sept. 6. Mr. W. P. W. Ker succeeds Mr nings as a member of the Singapore v bour Board. The Kampong Sambau mosque T Pagwr, has been included m the in"' tion749 words
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Article3864 1921-09-22 183 DEPUTATION TO THE GOVERNOR. HIS EXCELLENCY'S VIEWS A deputation waited "on His Excellency the Governor at Government House yesternorning, to put before him certain ten m relation to the Municipal affairs f the town, and to discuss the feasibility of schemes which have been projected. His Excellency3,864 words
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Article202 1921-09-22 184 The Editor of the Malay Mail has received s letter frcm the Hon. Mr. Oliver Marks in the course of wih.ch he Writes: "Will you very kindly let our many .riends, who gave us such an overwhelming farewell yesterday, know how very deeply Mirs. Masks and202 words
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Article213 1921-09-22 184 C APT HERRING'S CASE. The case m which Capt. J. Herring stands charged with cheating the Europe Hotel m respect of a cheque for $70 odd, was again mentioned before Mr. H. R. Bull m the Second Court yesterday. Mr. Langley, the D. P. P., who appeared for the prosecution,213 words
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Article33 1921-09-22 184 Eight lives were lost by a collision which occurred on the West River, Hongkong, at midnight a few days ago, when the motor-ship Kong Ning collided with a Chinese motor-boat named Hung Hing.33 words
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Article285 1921-09-22 184 THEFT OF LETTERS. There was a sequel at the Assizes yesterday to the case m .which Goh Cheok, a Cantonese postman, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of postal articles, but claimed to be tried and was found not guilty by the jury on a count of285 words
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Article201 1921-09-22 184 At the conclusion of the public examination of a trader, named H. Karim, on Friday the 2nd inst, Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard ordered that a rule be issued on Karim to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for buying 500 tons of coal201 words
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Article258 1921-09-22 184 Singapore, Sept. 16. Rubbers. Unchanged. Mining. Steady, Tsipings $1.05 $1.10, North Taipings $1.25 $1.30, South Taipings 67 Vi cents 75 cents, Nawng Pets $1.55 $1.60, Ravvangs 60 cents 65 cents, Ulu Piahs $1.25 $1.30, Linguis $3 50 $3.75, Collieries $14 $14.50, Renong-s 265. 275., Padang Handoks 67258 words
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Article1194 1921-09-22 184 Quicquid agunt hominet nottri ett farra§libelli Juvenal There is good reason for believing that Winnie's scheme for dividing- up His Majesty's Dependencies overseas into superPi igh Commissioners}! ips was mutilated m transmission. Knowing the importance of connecting up the distant parts of the Empire, the scheme1,194 words
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Article245 1921-09-22 184 A pretty wedding was solemnised ai St. George's Church, Penang, on Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties bi Inspector Leonard Bostock, of the Crim Investigation Department, second son of I and Mrs. William Bostock, of Hath.; Nottingham, and Winifred Mabel, f i th daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.245 words
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Article157 1921-09-22 184 The application by the Dutch for the extradition of one W. I Regout, a Dutchman, who i Java on a charge of embexxlem peit of motor-car tyre was posed of by Mr. Nuni m the D on Saturday. In reply to the points raiS4 vious hearings by157 words
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1614 1921-09-22 185 SMUTS'S ADVICE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1921. LETTER TO DE VALERA. I ARK THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFER. The following j s the letter sent by General Smut* before he left for South Africa, to Mr. de aU My Dear De Valera. [After mentioning the inevitable delay m bringing the parties together]1,614 words
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Article118 1921-09-22 185 The i nal for the Cups pretested by the President of the Association, Mr. H. M. Mohamed Ghous, will be played o(T on Saturday the 24th ir.stant on the Beach Road Reclamation, beginning at 4.45 p.m. The finalists are the Marine Police Team and the Kota Raja118 words
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Article136 1921-09-22 185 CEYLON Xls KID VOli LEADERSHIP. There is to be an exciting fin'sh to the Singapore Cricket Tournament, which ii v.rw m its closing stages. aitra y I i stations, the S. C. C. en Saturday 1 to defeat the Public Services and Law, whose division of the honours136 words
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Article424 1921-09-22 185 it was a creditable performance on the part of the Public Services and Law on Saturday to effect a draw with the S. C. C. Who put a strong side m the field. Winning the toss and batting first, the Club pot up a total424 words
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Article524 1921-09-22 185 CEYLON XI' s FOURTH WIN. Fortune seemi to remain with the Ceylon XI. After just scraping home against the F'ublic Services last week, they m J:«;i another narrow victory on Saturday, at the expense cf 11. M. Services. Going m i\r<t, the Services made 122. An excellent stait was given524 words
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Article386 1921-09-22 185 The second race for Mrs. Lundon's Cup was sailed off yesterday, m a fme Bailing bieeze, after an early thunderstorm and squall that threatened to .<poil the; day's The conditions of the race were that after the starting gun had gone the boats were to hoist sails386 words
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Article18 1921-09-22 185 Mr. S. C. Yeomans and Mr. A. Beckett of Messrs*. Davis and Beckett, have returned from Home (M.M.).18 words
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Article2410 1921-09-22 186 SLED BY FORMER MANAGER AND ARTISTE. Before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw m the Supreme Court on Satunlay, the hearing was continued m the actions brought aguir.-st the Fillis Circus by Mr. J. A. Henry, late manager, and Miss Mabel Anbiey, formerly avtiste respectively m the2,410 words
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Article317 1921-09-22 186 JUDGE'S STERN SUMMING-UP. The Judge at Seremban stopped the cam before the evidence ban gone very far and Laid that the Assessors and himself had independently arrived at the conclusion that the whole story of the prosecution was a fabricated conspiracy. He commented very sternly on the317 words
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Article11 1921-09-22 186 No nation can prosper unless other nations also prosper. Merchants' Manifesto.11 words
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Article339 1921-09-22 186 The tennis championship final m con ruction with the yearly "at home" held by the Straits Chinese Recreation Club was contested on Saturday afternoon, on the Club ground, In the presence of j t number of the members and friends „i Club. Tan Chong Kee, who339 words
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Article338 1921-09-22 186 Saturday's Rubber Market Report "steady," spot 20 cents; Sept. 29%; 0 Dec. :;r_.; Jan. March 34 1 all buy.!prices Bishop Bickley returned from a month's stay m Java on Aujrus-t 29th and left on September 10th for West Borneo, to he absent about three weeks. Yesterday morning's squall was particularly338 words
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341 1921-09-22 187 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1921. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SINGAPORE TRAFFIC. To the Editor r The writer comes down and goes up Orchard Road twice daily, and after years of this uninteresting jaunt, something is looked for to pass the time away. The traffic naturally comes into prominence, and it does341 words
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Article172 1921-09-22 187 To the Kditor. Sir, -To further test the price of tish, 1 '-rave my Cook this morning a letter to the Market Inspector, Clyde Terrace, and he replies as follows. "I am sorry t > inform you that we have no fixed ppneet m the market and sell172 words
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Article410 1921-09-22 187 To the Editor. Sir, For the sake of public comvenience, especially the poor and the middle classes, 1 beg to ask for a space m your columns fo the publication of these few lines reHarding' the local coffee shop charges on their drinks. It is a curious410 words
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Article352 1921-09-22 187 The Malay Mail commenting: on the BBW Crown Colony scheme says: But anything more absurd we have not met fot a. long time. It is stated that the object of the Colonial Office scheme is to meet the Crown Colonies' demand for a IftltlH share m t!e352 words
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Article387 1921-09-22 187 Late In the day there comes to hand the 11*20 report on the Water Department of the Municipality. The expenditure during the year was $1,845,02K, of which Something under half a million was from loan. The expenditure was six times as large as m 1916. At the387 words
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Article1005 1921-09-22 187 JUDGMENT BY CHIEF JUSTICE. In the Supreme Court yesterday, before I the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, the action brought against Fillis' Circus by Mr. J. E. Henry and Miss Mabel Kinamond, late J employees, for alleged wrongful dismissal, was concluded. Mr. Henry also claimed I1,005 words
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Article718 1921-09-22 187 Post Office Case. When the Assizes weu- resumed before Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard m the Supreme Court yesterday, Tan Mm Leng, the mother cf the postman who pleaded guiit> to the charge of theft of postal articles, but was found not guilty by ihe jury m respect of718 words
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Article768 1921-09-22 188 A Paris specialist says a milk diet renders the system liable to influenza and pneumonia. A direct motor mail service between Kaub and Bentong was commenced on Sept. Ist. The Rev. W. E. Horley is on an official visit to Malacca to hold quarterly conferences, etc.768 words
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Article2277 1921-09-22 188 PROFITEERING CHARGES. COLD STORAGE vs. STRAITS TIMES. In the Supreme Court yesterday morning before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, the action was commenced m which the Singapore Cold Storage Company Ltd., claims from the Straits Times Press, Ltd., and Mr. A. W. Still, damages for2,277 words
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Article271 1921-09-22 188 Singapore, Sept M. Rubbers. Quiet and uncharged. Mining.— -Steady. Taipings $1.02 I. iisl.o7M:, North Taipinga $1.25— 51.30. South Taipings 67 M> cents 7t% cent*, Nawng Pets $1.55— 5165, Rawangs 57 1^ centos 62 k> cents Collieries $14— 514.50, Linguis $3.40— 53.60. Tongkah Harbours $14— 514.50,271 words
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Article567 1921-09-22 189 JAPAN'S OFFER TO CHINA. The following telegram re the Shantung question has been received by Mr. S. Ukita Consul-General of Japan, from Tokio and is palled tn us for publication. Tokio, 16th Sept. 1912. :> Japanese Minister at Peking submitted en t eve-nth instant, the following nera]567 words
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Article215 1921-09-22 189 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. is officially announced that Govern**nt offices at Kuala Lumpur, whose office •ura have hitherto been 9.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. *'H, on and after October first open» at me a.m. ar.d close at Lalf past three. The •turd215 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter151 1921-09-22 189 Sir, With reference to the above article appearing m your valuable journal of todays date your correspondent Mr. Lee I. Jin has advocated the ccaves c of the poor people m right good earnest at the proper time. The poor public are suffering a great deal when151 words
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Article364 1921-09-22 189 THE FEAUD ON THE N. T. S. Yesterday was devoted m the Assize I ourt io the enquiry into the charge against i 5 i<!c Torigoe for using as genuine a •<'i document, a bank draft for BKV2OO purporting to have emanated from the K( be bran h364 words
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Article385 1921-09-22 189 A week or two ago we gave a comparison Of the food prices of a year, and it has now been suggested that it would be of even greater interest if we compared ih? present Market Price List wKfa that ruling on July 14th 1914,385 words
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Article1401 1921-09-22 189 BETTER TRADE OUTLOOK. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING. LIQUIDATING CONGESTED STOCKS. The half yearly genera) meeting of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held m the Exchange Buildings yesterday afternoon, when the Chairman, the hon'ble Mr. V. Gibbons presided, and those also present were:1,401 words
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Article245 1921-09-22 189 A dinner, which was well attended, wa> given by Mr. K. Mohamed Hoosain, the well-known boat owner, at his Bungalow No. 151 Ha'ig Road, on Saturday the 17th m honour of Mr. K. Nagiitha's departure to IncHa early next month. Ah Kah, who was deported last year by orders of245 words
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Article1115 1921-09-22 190 M O ye motor busses of Singapore, bless ye the Lord; praise Him and magnify Him for ever." (After Mr. Puddkbox). Header, have you ever made a trip In one of Singapore's motor busses Some years ago a small Belgian Jewess said to me m Bruxelles "I1,115 words
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Article412 1921-09-22 190 H. E. the Governor and Commander m OHief, Sir Laurence Guillemard, attended by Mr. Osborne M. C. private secretary and Lieut Sulivan R. N. and Lieut Foulger A. D. Cs, attended divine service at the Garrison Church, Blakan Mati, on Suniday moming last and after service made412 words
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Article282 1921-09-22 190 Marriage! tdok place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Saturday. Mr. A. D'Boiaiio wedded Miss M. R. Bodestyne. and Mr. E. A. Gibson wedded Miss V. Dormarxl. New steamer< building for companies affiliated with the Shell Oil combination are taking the names of various kinds of sea shells,282 words
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Article268 1921-09-22 190 THE NEW GROUPING. Further Particulars. ColonvSo, Sept. 15th. The London Times states that the Colonial Office under the direction of Mr. Winston Churchill is engaged on a scheme fr^r the reorganisation of the administration of Crown Colonies and Protectorates. Among other things it is designed to give268 words
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Article125 1921-09-22 190 FRASER AND CO'S SHARE CIR CULAR. Singapore, Sept. 19. Rubber*. Vey little business passing. Mining. Quiet. Taipingl $1.02H to 11.07H, North Taipings $1.25 to $1.30, .South Taipings GT l^ to 72 I L> cents Hitams Jfi -40 to $1.50, Lingvfc $;U0 to $3.60, Collieriei $14 to $14.50, Menglembus 35 to125 words
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Article194 1921-09-22 190 The funeral of the late Mr. L. A. E. Swinney, A.R.S.M.. A.1.M.M.. K.R.G.S., F.C.S., who died at Alor Star on the 13th inst. started from the General Hospital Penang on Thursday about 7.30, the coffin being covered hy a Union Jack and the hearse bearing a194 words
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Article151 1921-09-22 190 A Northern View. Peking, 10th August. The Sun -Vat-sen Government m Canton does not recognise the existing Cabinet co that it demands the right of selection and appointment of the whole porsonnel of the Chinese delegation to the Pacific Conference regardless of the fact that Peking is still151 words
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Article2946 1921-09-22 190 HOME. London, Sept An important scheme on Colonial Office is now engaged for Kroui)' the Crown Colonies and Protectorate! v Hiprh Commissioners, giving them lar*!! autonomous powers, is outlined m V Times. The object is to meet the Coloni demand for a greater share of the mana ment of2,946 words
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Article165 1921-09-22 191 The death took place on September Ist at the General Hospital Rangoon of the Rev. Brother Henry. Brother Henry was bom m Penang m is*s and received his education m the Brother' School m that town, reparta the Ran;;i>on Gazette. In 1869, for the purpose of165 words
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Article753 1921-09-22 191 San Francisco, Sept. 14. In ilu course of the preliminary legal proceedings m the Arbuckle case, the Distil i Attorney n r a v't-^ess profea- •;< nally il >ecrib a a on tare loathing girl with the object ci ascertaining if she had been induced to commit perjury m753 words
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Article3005 1921-09-22 192 him." She is convinced he is not guilty of the hideous charge. San Francisco, Sept. 15. The Coroner's jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Arbuckle, and added a rider recommending the authorities to take steps to prevent the further •ccurrence of such events, so that San Francisco shall not3,005 words
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Article103 1921-09-22 192 In correction with the blV6ttigaJ the water area of Gunong Pu'ai, a^ sible source of supply for Singapo l fine waterfall, two hundred feet dropi 1 been found and the interesting disco made of a well-defined s.ngle footprir m the rock on the summit. SimHar103 words