The Straits Times, 26 April 1912
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Title Section13 1912-04-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.858 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. APRIL 26. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1912-04-26 1 ■k^kli GREAT DISPLAY OF MILLINERY To-day, Friday, April 26. Ladies' Trimmed, Semi-Trimmed and Ready-to-we ar Hats, Girls' and Maids 1 Semi-Trimmed Straw Hats and Special Shipment of the Latest Paris Models. ALL TO BE SOLD AT 20 PER CENT. OFF THE MARKED PRICES. KATZ BROS., LD. KAHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED105 words
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Advertisement97 1912-04-26 1 ROBINSON CO. •j Just Unpacked NEWEST STYLES IN LADIES' Ready-to-Wear Hats ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Untrimmed Straws. 'ttOBINSON.ff CO. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 6, D'Almeida Btreet. DON'T WASTE TIME AND MONEY. Have your eyes tt-httd at occo (scientifically by an expert) and obtaiu the best possible advice. I'rictH97 words
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Article808 1912-04-26 2 THOUSANDS OF FOREIGNERS IN SCOTLAND. Fierce Trade Unionists. The Glasgow correspondent of the Standard telegraphs, says the E veiling Standard of March 28 A carious feature of the Lanarkshire coalfield, and one that is unique in Great Britain, is the large number of foreign miners employed. They are808 words
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Article207 1912-04-26 2 English Competitor at Swedish Olympic. An English girl of 15, one of (he finest horsewomen in the world, will compete with the world's equestrian champions at the Olympic Games to be held at Stockholm at the end of July. Her name is Miss Helen Precce, and she is207 words
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Advertisement179 1912-04-26 2 The Skim i^m\ when rough, tender or l^?v J7 x "'I inflamed, needs the \'i^/ a exquisite relief and .n^^ comfort produced by "'Hazeline' Snow" (Traoi Mark) A toilet preparation of inimitable elegance with delightfully soothing and beautifying properties. It is indispensable to ladies for the preservation and improvement of179 words
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Advertisement10 1912-04-26 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Oreat Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement650 1912-04-26 2 "I have repeatedly seen V some of our weakest /yfcsr^ Nuns and Orphans restored to Robust Health solely |ji\:S through the excellent Tonic |!il Powers of Dr. Williams' li J [S Pink Pills." OB When Kivinjr utterance to the emphatic statement quoted above the Reverend Mother Superior of Jaffna Convent,650 words
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Advertisement167 1912-04-26 2 INSURE AGAINST INFECTION BY I'SIN<; ALL CLIMATES AND AT ALL TIMES. KEEPS THE BODY HEALTH. The Name LKVKK on the Soap i* a in. n .tntrr ol I'm in and I v< rllou ■iiv. EUROPE HOTEL Jalan Raia, KlanK. Under European management. Rates by the Day or Month. TERMS MODERATE.167 words
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Article1017 1912-04-26 3 LORD C. BERESFORD ON THE NEW NAVAL STANDARD. Dictating to Germany. Lord Charles Beresford, in a letter to The Times, explains the objections to the two-keels-to-one policy as against Germany. He says lt has been stated that those who were opposed to the two-keels-to-one policy as1,017 words
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Advertisement310 1912-04-26 3 VSCHY E The State Springs. Oelestins Water is the celebrated spring that gave the good name to Vichy it is eminently digestive, diuretic, the best to preserve and euro bladder diseases. It is the Queen of Natural Waters for liver complaint. Doctors in general prescribe Vichy Celestins to convalescents from310 words
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Advertisement45 1912-04-26 3 Best Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough U not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy It has been oscd in many epidemics of this disease with perfect Bucces». For sale by all Dispens inea and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement302 1912-04-26 3 i Wate^njan's 1 (Ideal) rountairiFen One of the good things of the jj World. Helps you to other good things, too. For Water- man's Ideal so speeds your writing work that you have more leisure at your disposal. I If time is of value to you. at once obtain this302 words
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Advertisement300 1912-04-26 3 iTiB Hil^. 1e rrest'^ est S^le HT"' j|^H > n the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. JUST PUBLISHED, BOUND FULL TO BE ISSUED SHORTLY. ORDERS CLOTH. FULLY ILLUSTRATED. NOW BEIN6 BOOKED. PRICE $5 25 Fourth Edition SPICES HEVEABRASILIENSIS PARA RUBBER H. N. RIDLEY300 words
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Advertisement601 1912-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. eTo. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, OBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Colna Coast, Persian Gull, Continental and American Ports. Stoamors will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1918 Outward (for Ohima.) Mi vanha601 words
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Advertisement684 1912-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. .UROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintain^ be twoen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government Che New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with684 words
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Advertisement786 1912-04-26 4 STEAMER BAILIH6S. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Birat, Semerak, Baotao, KelanUn, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohaamoi, Baodon, Langaaan Cbampoo Taka, Eoblak and Bangkok. Dim Departure 3 p.m. c.a. REOANG Apr. l 37 M PRACHATIPOK April 98 May 1 a.a. NATUNA786 words
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Advertisement494 1912-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD KUTKH DaMPFMIIH••■RTMEI. "IMM1" IREHEI. Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched (ortnightly (or Havre and Hamburg and once a month (or Bremerhavon direct,494 words
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Advertisement593 1912-04-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM. D. L. iorddeutseher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antworp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, AdeD, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsint'tau,593 words
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Article115 1912-04-26 5 FIXTURES. Friday, April a 6. Hitfh Water, 4.41 a.m., 7.n4 p.m. N. D. L. ontward mail dm-. Sacred Cin'ata, Preaby Chnrch, 9 pm Municipal Commissioners, 2 8J p.m. Saturday, April 17 High Water, 6.8R a.m., 8.81 p.m. B. I. ontward m*il due. Raoe entries close. Sjnday, April115 words
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Article287 1912-04-26 5 TO-DAT. Malanoa and Maar Lady Weld Bpm Port Swettcnbam and Teloh Annon Kinta 8 pm Bat.v in, Samarang and S jurabaya Rumphias Bpm Bacukok Paklat 4 pm 8 n^kawang and Pontianak V. der Lyn 4 pm To-mobbow. Hongkong, Shanghai and .1 ip in li i.'bw 6 am287 words
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Article271 1912-04-26 5 Tli Imp. German mtil steamer Bat low having U it Pun ant! yesterday. M 1 p.m.. may b> ■x|i. clii to arnve hern at 4 p m to day Slu' ".v ill prohub'y be dppatched f or "fonykor y. Sbanuhai, T-inutan, Kobe »n1 Yokohama, to mii row,271 words
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Article72 1912-04-26 5 jiKT niNOAPOKH. Ul fw. M N. I) L. I H,r. 'It B I. \t.nl 1 M. M. vi.Mi 4 i-. a i Vptil 8 N 1). L. I Vpril II It. I. Iptil IS M. M \\>r\\ 19 i> o. Ipril M N I > 1,, ipril72 words
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Article295 1912-04-26 5 Latest Arrivals. A.»daoß, Siam. str. 4>6 tons, Captain Hilck, M»t2S. From Bingkok, April 1«. O.n. and 11 d.p. East Asiatio Coy. Ltd. For Bangkok, M»y 27. RoadH. Oi»ng Ann, Dut. str. 676 tons. Capt Krniton, April 28. From Samarang, April 21. O.c. and 140 dp. Hoap Eng Mob.295 words
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94 1912-04-26 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAGAR Bast Wharf Basin— Nil. Bast W.Siotion No. I— Rumphius. Shbirs WaAßf— Nil. Xain W. Siot. No. 2— Dilwara. B— Ni«. Kwong Kag 6 Verontij, S-Hy»oo, Achilles. Nbw Docb 7— (Und«r pnn«trnction) Wist Wbabf 8—94 words
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Article34 1912-04-26 5 Arrivals. Per str Koemai, April 26. Fram Indragiii Mr Brack. Prr Bir. Rimphins, April 25. Frcm Deli. Dr. S'ud, Mr. and Mrc Twepr, Mrs. Mes'-tr, Mr. Fentun and Migttr Mi stars.34 words
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Article252 1912-04-26 5 Finance Commerce. XOHANQE. SlNOAPO&B, Ari.il. 26 IB 2 Omlomooh Bank 4 m/i I i{Demand 2/4 ft Private 6 iii/i 2/4 ft 8 m/s 2/4 j Ok Qbm aht— Bank d/d 288* Private I m/B M 2* On F>ahob— Bank d/d 304 Private 8 a In 259 Oa India— Bank T.252 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article153 1912-04-26 5 Eaycri. Sellen. 10 10 Belftt Tid 10 10 Bruang 10 10 KanaDoi £1 £1 KinUTin 41 XI Labat Minr« 10 10 Malacca Tit S/- 6/- Pabang Coukl £1 £1 Penakales £1 £1 PoaJE« JiM.. v £1 £1 Pdsidk Lama 10 10 Ra>jin*c Hy 41 ill Babixuui lift 4.80 4.60153 words
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Article605 1912-04-26 5 I 'rat S Vila Bnyert Seller* 2/. 3/- All&gai 8/- 84J 2/. 2/. Anplc Malaj 16/7J 17 4» A. 2/. Bating Malaka 2 7 210 £1 41 Batu Cavee 13 0 0 13 15.0 £1 £1 BataTig* 818 9 4 0.0 £1 41 Bokit Kajang 218 0 3.i .0605 words
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Article124 1912-04-26 5 Value cS ftayen Sellers 10 10 BMton Bom Smellim* 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Bleotrio Trunwiyi 8 0 8/S 10 10 Fraaer Neave 49 50 60.00 100 Howarth Krakine (0.00 100 Pret 82.50 67.60 100 100 Kite Bro. Del. 180.00 100 100 B% Cms. Pret. nom 10 10124 words
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Article45 1912-04-26 5 Bayer* Selleti Howartb Brskine 8% 1900,000 pai Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 li Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 aom Buyers Beilen Spore Mumoipai 41% of 1907 11,900,000 7% Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 11.000,000 7% »%pm Spore Municipal 4% IflO^.tfOO pat45 words
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Advertisement76 1912-04-26 5 A Family Necessity. Kvcry family should bo provided with. Cliiiiulxrliiiirs I'ain It.ilm at all times Sprains may be crucd in much less timo I when promptly treated. Lamo back, lamo ■boalder, pains in the fide und chest und rheumatic puius an; sonio of tlio diseases fur which it is cs|K'iially76 words
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Advertisement237 1912-04-26 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April 27 -At N"->. 75. Bras Bieah Roa3, exo-ll'-nt household fnrnitnre, etc at 2 April 27.— At N IC2, Rirer V*llty Road, fnroitn-e, etc.. at R. April A-, No. S4, Raliaeon Road, i iTi furnitore, etc., at '1. April 83 K. oneroom. valuable property known237 words
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Advertisement324 1912-04-26 5 CIGARETTES after Dinner. j^^\ After that best of dinners they had %^dl; th? best of cigarettes— State Express. JL l Those whose choice is determined by *~1 yp ijualityabove all other considerations, insist W^^-.-^vV Jik always on State Express Cigarettes. w? r M^ Turkish Leaf, No. 1, $1.15 Virginia Leaf.324 words
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Advertisement129 1912-04-26 5 B. Bellamy Now Executing Commissions ON THE SINGAPORE RAGES Run May 7, 9, 11. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVEVTi DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES TREBLES Races 2, 3, 5 and 6. SPECIALITY s Combinations Mixed Placing. For particular*, apply to THE ARCADES. Representative E. SERVIAN. 26-t 10-5 AUCTION SALE Ol OFFIiJK FUKNUUKB,129 words
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Advertisement63 1912-04-26 5 IP YOU "WANT TO ENJOY YOURSELF OO TO HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. THREE INTERESTING FILMS IN To-Nifjht's F»ro£r»mme DIN THE DANDY, 1,000 feet. THIEF AND THE GIRL, ],000 feet. BRAVE AND BOLD, 1,000 feet. ALSO THE LATEST GAUMONT GRAPHIC. ON HlRE.— Cinematograph films with or without U neocsaary63 words
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Obituary19 1912-04-26 6 Hektio. On April 23, at his residence, 70, Prinsep Street, Singapore, John W.G. Hettig, late of the Mnnicipality.19 words
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1152 1912-04-26 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, APRIL 26. WORLD'S TRADE AND MONEY. Ad announcement made yesterday that an Indian loan pat upon the London market has been left to the extent of 87 per cent, in the hands of the underwriters is one of the most signiacant financial items we have had1,152 words
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Article16 1912-04-26 6 The following final dividends are recom mended:— Seremban, 20 per cent; Sungei Choh, 12J per cent.16 words
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Article26 1912-04-26 6 Captain Jones, master of tho steamer Lady Weld, complains to the police that the chief •toward of the vessel has absconded with between 180 and 1100.26 words
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Article28 1912-04-26 6 A woman advertises iv the Hamburger Nachrichten for a barrister who knows his business, won't lose my caso for me, and does not take me for a fool."28 words
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Article28 1912-04-26 6 According to tho annual report, the total number of visitors to the National Gallery in 1911 was 741,8u9, and to the National Gallery of Hritish Art, Millbank, 35.1,224.28 words
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Article25 1912-04-26 6 Tho half-yearly meetings of tho District Grand Lodge and District Grand Chapter of the Eastern Archipelago will be held in Singapore on Saturday, May 25.25 words
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Article24 1912-04-26 6 There will be a grand change of programme at the Hamilton's Circus to-night. An interesting item in the change is Martha," the Uucking Elephant.24 words
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Article27 1912-04-26 6 In endeavouring to leave a tram in motion in Seraugoon Road yesterday a Chiuamau fell and lujured his back, seriously cnougl' to necessitate his removal to hospital.27 words
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Article38 1912-04-26 6 A writ of arrest was placed on a mast of the German ship Pisagua at Dover at, it is understood, the instance of the tugs which salved her after tho collision with the P. and O. liner Oceana.38 words
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Article32 1912-04-26 6 Mr. Carnegie's Heroes Fnnd has now been definitely established in Holland. The honorary president is the L'nited States Minister at The Hague, and the president is Jonkheer van Karnebeek, Secretary of State.32 words
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Article39 1912-04-26 6 While the steamer Cornelia was taking in coal from a tongkang in Penang the steamer Mm, which arrived from Pulau Sembilan, ran into the toogkang and sunk her. There were 40 tons of con 1 on board the tongkang.39 words
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Article41 1912-04-26 6 Previous to the departure from Calcutta of the P. and O. steamer Caledonia recently, the Prime Minister of Thibet, paid a visit to the vessel and showed much curiosity at and admiration for the engines and other features of the liner.41 words
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Article40 1912-04-26 6 Mr. John Galloway, gaoler at Pudu, while out shooting the other evening on the Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur, bagged an Ameri can blue- wing teal. The bird is very rare and Mr. Galloway has presented it to the local museum.40 words
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Article42 1912-04-26 6 The oil-engined vessel Jutlan lia, which Messrs. Barclay, Curie and Co., Whiteiuch, have bnilt for the East Asiatic Company, of Copenhagen, is now berthed at one of the large fitting-out cranes in Glasgow Harbour where her machinery is being put on board.42 words
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Article55 1912-04-26 6 Apprehension for the safety of a pet te>y bulldog resulted in the death of Archibald liainy Miller, of the Victoria Inn, Auebcndinny, near Penicuik. Mr. Miller was out with a friend when a motorcar came up behind them. Mr. Miller darted across the road to seize the dog, and was55 words
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Article56 1912-04-26 6 Saint George's Day was celebrated in A lor Star, Kedah, by i. dinner given by the English residents to the community generally in the Kcdah Club. Tho hosts were:— Mr. ami Mrs. Meadows Frost, Mr. aud Mrs. Cavendish, Mr. and Mrs. War.]. Messrs. W. Money, H. Pearson, F. G. Kiuch,56 words
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Article72 1912-04-26 6 Mr. K. W. Lyall, of Greenhill, Chancery Lano, reports to the police a serious loss. On leaving a ricksha at his house yesterday evening he left in tho vehicle a basket containing clothing and a gold watch and chain. When he missed the property the ricksha had gone beyond recall72 words
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Article68 1912-04-26 6 Mr. George Montague, explaining at a meeting at the Women's Institute, the methods in vogue at the George Junior Self governing Republic for boys and girls at Freeville, in America, said that at a farm in Dorset it was proposed to start a similar settlement in the autumn. They intended68 words
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Article73 1912-04-26 6 The lengtL of the Titanic was PB2J feet, and some of he world's greatest buildings, as far as height is concerned, are as follows —Bunker Uill Monument, Boston, 221 feet; public buildings, Philadelphia, 534 feet; Washington Monument, Washington, sss feet: Metropolitan Tower, New York, 700 feet New Wool worth building,73 words
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Article84 1912-04-26 6 A well dressed European woman, answering to the name of .Mrs. Ireno Myrtle Thorpe, was arrested in Messrs. John Little and Co.'s godown yesterday afternojn on a provisional warrant issued in Rangoon. Tho charges specified were several offences of cheating Ootective Sergeant Tyrell brought her before Mr. Firiustone, senior magistrate,84 words
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Article105 1912-04-26 6 In a speech at Chicago, Mr. Roosevelt denied that be wanted to be "King of tho United Stiles," as suggested by his enemic-H. iVople who maki! that suggestion," he said, according to the Telegraph, "do not know kings, and I do. lam free to con'ess that I like the kings105 words
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Article435 1912-04-26 6 Mr. Justice Fisher goes to I'onang by the steamer Mang on Saturday afternoon. Mr Hinton, Inspector of Poli.c, Jolebu, goes to Perak at tho ond of this month. He will bo stationed at Grit, relieving Mr. Itruard who goes on long leave to Europe Mr. James A.435 words
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Article50 1912-04-26 6 On Tuesday next Messrs. Powell and Co. will offer at their salerooms what is known as the Bukit Kepoug Estate. It consists of 10,019 acres, of which 2,800 acres are planted with rubber. The property, which is situated in Muar, belonged to the late Seah Song Se.-ih.50 words
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Article126 1912-04-26 6 A catch query is going the rounds (says the» New York Tribune), the answer to which is puzzling a great many persons. To lend this small addition to the merriment of the nation one man approaches another -a friend, of course- and hajs126 words
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Article164 1912-04-26 6 Mrs. Uodykc, a lady who has been engaged for some years in insurance business in tho Straits and in China, heard some tiino ago that a malicious report was in circulation that owing to some hotel dispute sho could not return to Penang. She did not164 words
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Article196 1912-04-26 6 Mr. Frank Stevens, who represents tha fourth gem-ration of l f-mnly of experts in arcbinology, lecturing at Kiu^stt.n, told two good stories. An uncle of lux, when ir.i wiling across an American prairie, saw an exceptionally tints old tliut implement i v possession of a196 words
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Advertisement174 1912-04-26 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S s^==^! Smoking q&lii Mixtures, PACKED IN Mb. AIR-TIOHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTS. PER TIN. OBTAINABLE AT P^^^M JOHN LITTLE COMPANY, LIMITED, |gife^^ ROBINSON AND COMPANY. ;V^Mj|P! KATZ BROTHERS. LIMITED. P WKITEAWAY. LAIDLAW CO.. LTD. price i9O CTS. PER tin: L dij^ EXCLUSIVE jlNfg^ K3CG mjtM& iillinenf Just Arrived,174 words
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Advertisement236 1912-04-26 6 A POWERFUL HOUANOSCHE FILM DRAMA KTITLRD ARSONATSEA Interpreted by the Famous Dutch Actor LOUIS BOUWMESTER Showing the Awful Result of Criminal Selfishness related in 10 Realistic Scenes of the most Awe- Inspiring Spectaclo evor seen in Film form, of A Ship Burning to tha Waters I dje. Columns of Fiamts236 words
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Advertisement13 1912-04-26 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and on page 8.13 words
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Article1197 1912-04-26 7 British Feeling on Senate Inquiry. EXTRAORDINARY QUESTIONS BY CHAIRMAN. Cautious Discussion in House of Lords. Rkutrr'h Telegram. London, April 23. Renter wires from Washington that on re snmption of the Senate enquiry the lookout man, Fleet, was re-examined. Ho said ho saw no women left on the decks.1,197 words
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Article84 1912-04-26 7 Soldiers Justified by Minister of Interior. Rkttkr's Tki.kgkam. London, April 25. A St. Petersburg message says that in the Duma the Minister of the Interior fully endorsed the action of the authorities at Lena. A force of 110 soldiers faced a mob of seven thousand and was84 words
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Article25 1912-04-26 7 Kbotbb's Telbobam. London, April 25. The death is announced of Mr. Justin McCarthy, author of A History of Our Own Times and other works.25 words
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Article37 1912-04-26 7 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, April 25. Venice was beflagged when the Duke of Genoa inaugurated the new Campanile amidst enormous enthusiasm. There was a procession of notabilities in gondolas and bluejackets fired a feu-do- joic.37 words
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Article27 1912-04-26 7 Kbit* i's Tblbobam. London, April 25. The King reviews tho Home Fleet at Portland on May 6 and participates in the manuiuvrea.27 words
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Article177 1912-04-26 7 SIR JOHN ANDERSON AND THE PENANG CASE. hision Sound and According to Law. Rsdtbb's Tblbqbam. London, April 26. Mr. Joynson Hicks asked questions relating to the Eastern Shipping Company's slip in the Straits and described the late Governnor's exercise of the Royal prerogative to crush a commercial competitor,177 words
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Article39 1912-04-26 7 Liner Still Detained For Want of Firemen. Itm- tkh's Tklkokam. London, April 25. All ranks below boatswains' mate on the Olympic struck last night, but afterwards agreed to sail. The Olympic, however, hitherto has not procured stokers.39 words
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Article107 1912-04-26 7 (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 26. The Rangoon Marine Court of Enquiry into the collision between the Angora and the Seang Bee found that the collision was duo to an error of judgment on the part of Capt. Thomson, of the Angora, in allowing the vessel107 words
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Article75 1912-04-26 7 (Fuom a Malacca Cobbkspondrnt). Malacca, April 26. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/9 per lb. value. I The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/0} value. The market is dull. I75 words
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Article73 1912-04-26 7 (Fbom Odb Own Cobbbspondbnt.) Hongkong, April 25. Edwin Berkeley Ayris, formerly accountant in the employ of the South China Morning Post, who was brought from Perth, Western Australia, on a warrant charging him with embezzling 1160, $80, and 970.00, the monies of the S.C. Morning Post, and73 words
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Article31 1912-04-26 7 HONGKONG' S CHIEF JUSTICE. (Fbom Odb Own Coubbspondsst.) Hongkong, April 25. The Hon. W. Roes Davies, AttorneyGenera], Hongkong, succeeds Sir Francis T. Piggot as Chiif Justice of the Supreme Court, Hongkong.31 words
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Article19 1912-04-26 7 (Fbom Oub Own Cobbbspohdbnt.) Hongkong, April 26. Dr. Sun Tat Sen has proceeded to Canton,19 words
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Article42 1912-04-26 7 L)MU OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TbLBOBAM. Berlin, April 25. The Commission of the Reichstag on the Armament Bill has, by a majority of two, decided to transmit tho bill, as far as the provisions for expenditure are concerned, to a special Cuiuuiiasion.42 words
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Article33 1912-04-26 7 (r'non Oub Own Cobbbspondbnt.) Penang, April '2.1. The directors of the Menglembn Lode Syndicate, Ltd., have decided to decline the off -r made by a London syndicate to purchase the property.33 words
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Article690 1912-04-26 7 NEW BRIDGE ROAD SHOOTING AFFRAY. Importance of Finger Print. Just before the Assize court rose yesterday afternoon four dishevelled looking Macao Chinamen were placed in the dock with number cards suspended from their necks to answer the capital charge associated with that of gang robbery. The first,690 words
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Article318 1912-04-26 7 Sentence of Death Passed on the Accused. For an hour and thirty minutes, yesterday afternoon, the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, addressed tho special jury empaneled to try the charge of aiding and abetting preferred against Ho Ah Tye in connection with the murder of318 words
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Article24 1912-04-26 7 The subscription list iv connection with the formation of the Tiog Kil Tin Mines, Ltd., closed at noon to-day.24 words
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Article33 1912-04-26 7 Deb Ostasiatischr Lloyd Tklroram. London, April 25. Herr von Kiderlen goes to Dresden on May 8. Ho will pay visits to the King of Saxony and the Ministers of State.33 words
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Article501 1912-04-26 7 Girls Kidnapped and Placed in Convent. A carious domestic dispute was aired in the district court to-day before Mr. Kirmstone, senior magistrate. The accused was a Straits-born woman named Koh Tah Pui meaning, as was explained in evidence, "the fat woman Koh" and she was charged with501 words
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Article259 1912-04-26 7 Deferred Pay Not Deposited In Bank. On the criminal breach of trust charges, Lim Tye Keng, ex-cashier of police, again appeared in the third police court yesterday afternoon for the further hearing of the, preliminary enquiry. The D.P.P. was represented by Mr. G. S. Carver. He said259 words
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Article206 1912-04-26 7 Sends Message From Her Hiding Place. Miss t.'hristabel Pan k hurst, whose arrest bas not yet beeu offepted, contrived to send a message to a Huffragottc demonstration at the Albert Hall on March 2H. It was in the following terms: My very heart and soul are with you206 words
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Article142 1912-04-26 7 PESSIMISTIC VIEWS OF BRITISH EXPERTS. Fears of Dissolution of the Empire, Rsutih's Tblbobam. London, April 25. Mr. Alfred Hippisleg, lately Commissioner of Chinese Customs, lecturing bofore tho Cent ral Asian Society npon the revolution, gave a gloomy opinion on the outlook. The revolutionaries were foolishly optimistic and where142 words
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Article86 1912-04-26 7 MR. LLOYD GEORGE EXPLAINS A GRIEVANCE. England's Injustice to Wales, KKPTKBS IELEORAM. London, April 23. When tho Disestablishment debato was resumed in the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said the wrony th- Welsh people felt was that Rutland was imposing on them as a national exponent of their86 words
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Article65 1912-04-26 7 Recikb's Telegram. London, April 25. An Ottawa message states that Colonels Barlow and Crosse, who went from England as delegates on the Ross rifle sight question, have convinced themselves that upwards of ten thousand loug Ross rifles have been issued to the troops and that fifteen thousand65 words
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Article119 1912-04-26 7 The Olympic Exhibition in London. Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, April 25. Prince Henry of the Netherlands, who in in London, hat visited the Ideal Home exhibition at Olympia, a feature of which is a wonderful Dutch village with tulip fields, windmills, etc. Queen Wilhelmina is much interested therein.119 words
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Article100 1912-04-26 7 Rn Unix's Tklkokam. London, April 25. Tobitt who fired several shots with a revolver at Mr. Leopold Rothschild has been sentenced to twenty years' penal servitude. There will be an inquiry into the state of his mind. In this caw. a man named Tcbbitt, a inanu facturer's100 words
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Article51 1912-04-26 7 Dhr Ostasi \tischb Lloyd Tklrohah. Berlin, April 33. Tho authorities in Berlin and Munich hivo agreed on the question of tho control of the members of the Society of Jesus. Tho Bavarian decree on the subject has bora withdrawn, but tho Fudoral Council proposes to issue a51 words
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Article34 1912-04-26 7 Dak Outasiatis-chb Lloyd Tilkoram. Berlin, April 29. It is announced that Enver Bey, who was recently described as dead in a telegram from Rome, will remain as commandant in the Derna district.34 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article178 1912-04-26 8 KntricH for tlio forthcoming race moeting clow at noon tomorrow. The F.M.S. Policn will hold their annual athletic meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Whit Monday. Swimming Club launches will run on Sunday as follows Leave Johnston's Pier at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., MO and 3.30 p.m.178 words
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Article120 1912-04-26 8 L.L.T.C. Tournament. To-day'n ties originally set down are withdrawn and the following will be played liAßMs' Dm iii.ks. Mrs. HssUas ftnd Mrs. ltrookc owe 2 v Mrs. Kobertson aud Mrs. Saunders, owe 18. Mrs. Ki^^ aad Miss (iiinn owe 15 v Miss MiU-.li aud Miss WVrti is. sir.120 words
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Article376 1912-04-26 8 We reprint the sixth annual report of the Shclfoid l: .liber Estate. Limited, in cousei|in nee of an unfortunate eiror associating a portion of it to the Sungei Way Estat3. If states that the yield of dry rubber for the fear to December 31 amounted to IIO.INO376 words
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Article54 1912-04-26 8 A policeman at Westniin-.ti r County Court: The iiKitur -iiujtiibu-: was travelling at twelve niil.'s an hour nt the time i>f the collJHion." How do ymi know safcsi counsel. l!o--caiiKC it wm printed on the omnibus," the constable replied. In that the way reports lire Hindi 'iKitiindismiedfi'iiiii Scotland Yard?" was54 words
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Article858 1912-04-26 8 Dividend of 45 Per Cent, for the Year Proposed. By an unfortunate mistake the seventh annual report of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, as already printed in our columns, was mixed with that of slulh.nl It libber Estate. We now reprint the report in its858 words
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Article220 1912-04-26 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Kraser and Co. '4 share circular, dated April 24, says Apart from a keen demand for low-priced tin nhaies owing to the l.i^h prico of the metal, our market during the week under review h.ii been extremely flat, aud 1220 words
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Article54 1912-04-26 8 It was stated at a Loudon inquest that Mr. George W. linllim.ty. assistant Bupcriutcni li-ii 1 1 it tin 1 I null in I'ostal Service, wliu died at In.-. ili—K at the General I 'oh', )l]i,e, took hiieli ;iu iuterest in Ins work tli.it In- always arrived vi Lour before54 words
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Article862 1912-04-26 8 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, April 26, 1912. Means. Lyal and Kvatt, Exchange Mid Share Broken, issue the following list of luotatione tbis morning s— Norn Value buyers. Seller* AlUgai 8/8 8/0 3/. a Option* 1/- 1/8 4 1 Anglo Java 7 8 7?i862 words
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Article609 1912-04-26 8 Its Use in Construction in the Far East. If one asks What is Reinforced Concrete the chances are that hardly one man in a hundred will be able to answer tbe question in a satisfactory way. The advantages claimed for this type of construction are so considerable, and609 words
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Article43 1912-04-26 8 A Loudon doctor, giving evidence at an inquest, said that suicido among Jews was veiy unusual, and he only remeuiuered onu case of suit-poisoning in Wlikcchapcl in If years. He thought this was duo to the fact that they were atraiil of death.43 words
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Advertisement36 1912-04-26 8 THE WINE OF THE SUN. Sherry. ■UMs"l SHERI IKS AXE WORLD FAMOUS. TRY THEIR VINO DB PASTO MADURO FINO AND SOLERA. Garner, Quelch Co WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Batttry Road, Singapore. Telt phone 881. ■M WB-TJ36 words
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Advertisement47 1912-04-26 8 Woods' lVppermiut Cure yen oin'l denj A doztn ailment* c*u Uif j tojr Bymeui it wil fortify Gamut oougb aud cold, tliiuk a ui-iu is very dvi m It he'd dos speud a tow mi .11 penoe Ou a remedy which is dtttneo, An J Lib stiouguold.47 words
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Advertisement138 1912-04-26 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A SPLENDID SERIES OF PICTURES of some length giviog a cooi^lute portrayal of the Lift) of DAVID COPPERFIELD forms tho featare of To-Night's Programme (Second 5h0w, 9 30 to II (-.t0.) AT THf2 MARLBOROUGH PICTURK THEATRE, BtfACH KOAD, gnpprrtcd hy th»- following enttrtain-ER tilmf-: An Excursion i* Kabvlia138 words
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Advertisement317 1912-04-26 8 Raffles m Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, April 27. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first olans Hotel in Saigon. Every oomiort. Splendid verandah. Restaaiant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tbe finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Ferandy, late from tbe Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from317 words
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Advertisement146 1912-04-26 8 CHINESE CASHIER WANTED. Wanttd. a GkJaass Ca»bsw. ussiHj roqoiied. Apply ptrbonally at Ofljoc, hufllts HoW. 26 4 v H. LAZAfiUS, CONSULrJNO OPTICIAN. 8, Battery Road (Firot Floor). THE fcjjgg SUN'S GLARE W_ PROIt is not an uncommon thing to meet people pnffciDg frooi headachts induced by overt xpoxure to ibe146 words
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Advertisement181 1912-04-26 9 Jas. CHRISTIE, Premier Turf Accountant, SINGAPORE, Attend* All Meetings F.M.S., JAVA. STRAITS. BANGKOK. NOW TRANSACTING BUSINESS ON THB SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. WIN AND PLACE. 3STO LIMITRepresentative: Tel. Add.: TRITON. EOM. FOSCOLO, Telephone, Office: 186. 4, The Arcade. Residence: 1107. WREXHAM BEER181 words
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Advertisement72 1912-04-26 9 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PORT SWETTENHAM AND PENANO. Tlie Company* Steamer LUNKA, 2,19:1 tons, U. \V. Sinclair, Commander will bo despatched for the above porti every Wodnesdaj, at 4 p.m. from tho Roads. A launch leaves Johnston's Pier for -•earner at 3.80 p.m. She has excellent accommodation72 words
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Advertisement650 1912-04-26 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OK STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET Tons Commander Japas 0,018 A. Stiwabt Obboobt Apoab 4,000 J. E. 1650 words
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Advertisement575 1912-04-26 9 ARTICLES FOR SALE. PIANO FOR SALE. M. F. Raohals' Piano in good order. Apply Blanche Villa," 77, Scotts Road. 14 80-4 BAY.WALER GELDIN6 FOR SALE. For sale, Bay Waler Gelding, 14-1, aged, good hack, believed sound, 1200. Apply K. J. Strover, Brd Brahmans, Alexandra Barracks. 124 v IRON SAFES FOR575 words
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Advertisement510 1912-04-26 9 Gramophones WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE NEWEST AND IMPROVED MODELS. AND NOW HAVE THE FINEST DISPLAY IN SINGAPORE. Prices from $(25 to 1 50. Cash or Easy Terms. ONLY TO eE HAD FROM ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. MARTELL S BRANDY the blue and silver label. In England more Martell's is510 words
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Advertisement474 1912-04-26 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. UNITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board off DlMotoNi a. A. DiKßioa, Esq., Chairman. A. B P*n, Esq., Managing Director. Pana Kowlii, ma, 0.M., Chkf Mod. Offloer V. M. Elliot, BBq. A. D. Allah Esq. Tow Noam Pam, Bsq. Omb Soom Tm, BBq. EbooSian474 words
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Advertisement348 1912-04-26 10 IMBURAHCE. FEDERAL UFE •BSURANCE MNPMV OF MUM. BITABUSMD 188J M.O. inauptno* in Force, over |4I,D»0,000.00 New Builniu, 1810, 0v0r...W,54»,Mi.W Large Nat Surplus sbovo liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direot Government Supervision Cash Loans Settlements, etc., made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth Baatem Asia.348 words
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Advertisement525 1912-04-26 10 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INOORPORATBD BT ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up CapiUl in 80,000 Shares ol 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,6(0,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKHR3. Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank ol Sootiand, Ltd. BINOAPOBB BRANCH. Current Aoooanta525 words
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Advertisement532 1912-04-26 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURAr.CE CO.. LTD NO, IT AND 68, KLING BTRBBT ■stabliahed 190 T. Capital paid u v »1,000,000 0t Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tarn Tboe Joom 8. Six Eia Jam a. Nam Km Srnna T. Tio Hoo Lai a.532 words
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Advertisement694 1912-04-26 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MESSRS. H L. COGHLAH A COS FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES Of Furniture and Effect* Saturday, April 27.— At Kinrara," Orchard Roid, D. Mao Donald Bsq Saturday, Hay 4.— At 17, Niven Road. Saturday, May 18 —At Burnside," Tanglin Road. 84 <* AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUBEHOLO FURNITURE. ETC..694 words
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Advertisement54 1912-04-26 10 M S. Cowaw Nuw Executing Commissions ON THE SINGAPORE RACES Run May 7, 9 and 11. STRAIGHT OUT ON ALL EVENTS DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES TREBLES Races 2, 3, 5 and 6. SPECIALITY I Combination and Mixed Placing. For particular*, apply S9-1, RAFFLES PLACE (FIRST FLOOR), BELOW "FREE PRESS." Telephone54 words
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Article808 1912-04-26 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. As regards driving motor-cars, this is the time of year that begets new motorists, says a home paper just to hand. Many a buyer of his first car will be taking delivery of it just before Easter. So he wants to808 words
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Article197 1912-04-26 11 Prediction that Brest will be the Headquarters. Brest is to be the last word in the struggle for supremacy by the ports of Kurope for transatlantic traffic, says the Paris correspondent of the Morning Leader. M. Clande Casimir Perier, who has just returned from America, whither ho had197 words
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Article35 1912-04-26 11 Mr. and Mrs. \V. V. White, of Freemantle, Southampton, Lave just celebrated the fifty fourth anniversary of their wedding. Mr. White claims to be the last survivor of the old mail-coach guards appointed in 1857.35 words
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Advertisement397 1912-04-26 11 WOLSELEY Messrs Vicker?, Ltd. The Cur which Imbodioi the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of coat. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of Design. Absolute Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, S.S. F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala. LumpuPi A Fow Reasons Why You Should Buy aa FORD BECAUSE397 words
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Advertisement40 1912-04-26 11 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation" is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement351 1912-04-26 11 DUNLOP The Earl of Harrington jn on his 25 HP. Hudson V\ Car, says:— jll Elvaston Castle, Derby wA lv The Dualop Tyres have worn better, and ill Ml been more satisfactory, than any others 111 Y\ that I have ever used, and I have tried ill Y/?^HmV HARRINGTON. /Mf/351 words
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Advertisement171 1912-04-26 11 Two New Introductions by Fraser Neave, Limited. DRY GINGER ALE. Wholesome and Satisfying. An IDEAL Drink. Bottled in a 10-oz. NON-RETURNABLE BOTTLE, namely, the "Dan" Crown Corked Bottle. A BOON to Planters and Upcountry People. Price, ex Singapore Factory. $1 per doz. Price, packed (4 doz.) F. 0.8. or F.0.R.,171 words
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Advertisement66 1912-04-26 11 JUST LANDED FROM AUSTRALIA. A Select Shipment ot HORSES, COBS AND PONIES. These are ready (or immediate nae and are suitable (or Victoria*, Dogcarts or Hala qnins, etc. Also a few likely looking Polo Ponies, and a stock of Polo Saddles made by 11 Frank Arnold," the premier Saddle maker66 words
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Advertisement825 1912-04-26 12 TUC "PITCY" FTOB I nt 111 I CA EXTINGUISHER PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY. !The "OITEX" Is simple a pull and it is free, a bump, and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH. A cripple with one arm can use it. No solution to make up, no acid to handle. Water and825 words
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Advertisement476 1912-04-26 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. I*. Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie 4 Co. Ltd. 1-4 a HOUBEB TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 29 and 55, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 v HOUSE476 words
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Advertisement481 1912-04-26 12 BOABD AND LODGING. BOARD AND LODGING. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 6-4 6-5 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable rooms, 7, Oxley Rise. Tennis. Stables. 104 9.5 SILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. Board and Residence. English borne vacancies. Tennis. Tel. 528. 64 5-6 BOARD ANO REBIDENCE. Apply "Devon Villa," 108, River Valley 21-11481 words
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Advertisement784 1912-04-26 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, tbat Mr. Ong Beng Tee, Manager of Chop Hoe Bee Co., Singapore, is no longer in our employ and we will not recognize any business done by him for the said Chop Hoe Bee Co., from this date. Dated at Singapore this 22nd day784 words
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Advertisement640 1912-04-26 12 NOTICES. KMM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS ■mrMMt md Municipal Contnctort Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. OMDURMAN. The proposed auction salo of this property is postponed. POWELL CO., Auctioneorp. 12-4 ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. NOTICE. Thore will be a Special [MeetioK of tho Association on Thursday, May 2, at 9 p.m.640 words
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