The Straits Times, 31 July 1924
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Title Section13 1924-07-31 1 The Straits Times No. 27,623 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement149 1924-07-31 1 UCTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY n i If THE OLD ORIGINAL "BEAfI BRAND" ||l|#%|^/% GENUINE SWISS MILK IVIUrtJ "BEAR BRAND" is a product Bl Bill 11 of the famous pastures of the Swiss Alps, stands unrivalled for Richness, and is most valuable for maintaining the Health of ALL £3 £1 B149 words
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Advertisement310 1924-07-31 1 SOMETHING NEW IN PIPES A Boon to wet JTJ^^^^ The Cleanest Smokers. I r iiiimp^wp^^sl^^^^i iiimp^wp^^ 51^^^^- Smokine: I'ipe withdraw cleans f ull ran^e of THE "UNDERBOAIi PIPE Price $5.00 each. BARLING'S LOEVVES DUXIIILLT, THE PATERSON'S BRIAR PIPES. FAMOUS GUARANTEED CELEP.RATED (Patent HniAH pippc WH!TE SPOT BJ}B BRUYERE Every Pipe310 words
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1022 1924-07-31 2 Federal Council. Various New Bills Passed. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 29. At the meeting of the Federal Council the Lcagl Adviser moved the first reading o£ the Printing Presses Bill. He said that this bill had been drafted and introduced at the urgent request of the Secretary1,022 words
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Advertisement357 1924-07-31 2 The Food of Kings! TO YOU, Baby is the King of your household, and claims as his birthright the Food of Kings and as the ber,t is not too good for the children of Royalty, it is not too good for your Baby for Glaxo is the food that has357 words
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Advertisement342 1924-07-31 2 RED BLOTCHES ALL OVER. LIMB Itched Terribly. Used to Wake At Night. Cuticura Heals. "I scalded my limb and when it started to heal it began to itch terribly. I could not resist scratching it, which caused it to break out in little, red blotches whicn spread all over ir.y342 words
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Advertisement141 1924-07-31 2 THE "KURLO" WAY IS SAFE AND SIMPLE. WASHES WITHOUT SHRINKING! "KURLO" is a most highly concentrated form of pure soap. Unsurpassed for wash- J/js^^'^' ing woollens, laces, silks, linens and all white or coloured fine fabrics. Manufactured by WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS, LTD. (Incorporated in England). 55, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Agents141 words
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Article781 1924-07-31 3 Building Improvements During The Year. The annual report of the Singapore Recreation Club states During the year 33 members were admitted (7 paying no entrance fees), 33 resigned (<> being placed on the absent list), and 20 were removed, the number of members at the clo*e of781 words
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Article225 1924-07-31 3 The Siam Observer publishes the following Our Lord Lieutenant's birthday fell on the 14th inst. and it was kept up ripht royally. Prince Srishdlji invited some two hundred guests to dinner before one had time to look at the beautiful decorations and have an appetizer in225 words
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Advertisement213 1924-07-31 3 AMERICA'S STANDARD 4 CYCLE MARIHt tiOTOR MORE POWER— LESS FUEL From 3 to 40 B.H.P. 1 to 4 Cylinder Four Cycle Available for immediate delivery 128. H.P. $1050. 208.H.P, $1250. EX STORES SINGAPORE UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in tbs Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE f|fliUgrs *****v JBii 9*^*************BB^*******l The Real Velour Hat213 words
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Advertisement399 1924-07-31 3 ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER Points I'arenU Should Remember. In their early teens it i* common for girls to outgrow their strength, and when the strength i.i sapped by too rapid growth, pnaemin often develops. The first signs n. ay be noticed by peevishness, languor, headaches, and perhaps a craving for sweets,399 words
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Advertisement495 1924-07-31 3 IN THE ESTATE OF CHEANG JIM KHOON, DECEASED Pursuant to Section 25 of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees) notice is hereby given that alt creditors and persons having any claims or demands against the Estate of Cheang Jim Khoon deoeased late of No. 23-3, Kil. liney Road, Singapore, who died (intestate)495 words
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Advertisement248 1924-07-31 3 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSGHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment at Genoa cabin class only FARES. Cabin Class Intermediate Class £65 To Genoa £40 £72 To London or North Continental ports £12 Due Singapore at. TRIER Oct. 27 CARGO248 words
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Advertisement826 1924-07-31 4 STEJMER SfIILINeS P. 0.-British India <"<* Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Governmeat LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP To 2 n ,!5T826 words
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Advertisement730 1924-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through730 words
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Advertisement706 1924-07-31 4 STEAMER SaillHOS KMnMLTKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telepano* Noa. Paasage Dept. 131. Freight Dept., 1202. Marine Dept. and Tranxhlpnx Dept. 1437, Manager'a Dept. 1002. VAN OVERSTRATEX— JuIy 31. Hongkong. Bwatow and Amoy. SIXGKAWANG— JuIy 31, Tanjong-Mengeidar,706 words
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Advertisement532 1924-07-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporratcd in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG •».s. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 7 fss. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM dm Sept. C i.B. CITY OF PEKIN532 words
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Advertisement604 1924-07-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES (Incorporated in U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUZZ DIRECT. •i. FAIRFIELD CITY due Singapore Aup. 8 •.a. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. fi STEEL RANGER due Singapore Sept. 29 Taking cargo on through Blils604 words
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Advertisement734 1924-07-31 5 STEAMER S/MUNCS Burns Philp Line F©r SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamers MARELLA (7578 tons) and MONTORO (MOO tona). The 5... MARELLA Is the largest aad finest uteamer trading to Australia Cabins de Inxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,734 words
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Advertisement350 1924-07-31 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Tuesday. July 29 to Sunday, August 3. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS PRESENTS lE\H HAIKU in CARL LAEMMLE PRESENTS THE DESTROYING ROYS WART Aim TV in 6 Reels. C Love Brand ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL c350 words
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Advertisement205 1924-07-31 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA From Thursday, July 31 to Monday, August 4 Second Show at 9.30 First Show at 7.30 A Bijf Special Production BEBE daniei. and M JAMES KIRK WOOD Vj IM imC in Paramount Picture WALLINGFORD R DS in 8 Reels. The glittering love drama of a woman WITH205 words
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Advertisement385 1924-07-31 6 -*^tt c mos lavishly Produced E9' MARION OAVIES MB LYN HARDING Co>mopp'./tn Ccrporit-.m prtMim MARION DAVIES Nothin like jt has tver When Knighthood hten shown in Sin?aporc Was In Flower: a Cosmopolitan production THE rAVOIRITK I MM OF Directed by Robert Vignola H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES jz/ Cpanamounl (picture385 words
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Article150 1924-07-31 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, July 31 Ilich Water, 10.53 a.m., 10.8 p.m. l'olo Tuurnamenl, 4.45 p.m. I-h.il. Orchestra Vic. Mem. Hall, 5.16. The Condnlii-rs, Vic. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. n K M.B.S., 9.16 p.m. I'riday, Auguat 1 llieh Water, 11.23 a.m., 10.44 p.m. Outward, mail due. Homeward mnil closes. I150 words
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Article256 1924-07-31 7 Thursday, July 31, 1924. Ships alongside th* Wharves or expected to arrive. arm harbour. Muin \\h:.v Brass* KsgStt, Mercury, Han I'oli Guun (.il Wharf Nil. Coal Whinf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Taujong Pasar Sheers Wharf Nil. Albert Doefc Tm Paadn, Klip Klip Victoria Dock Ban Whatt256 words
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Article268 1924-07-31 7 T<MI«T. Hi. wean, Sourabaya, Stagen, Kota Bnroc, Malik I'apan and Samarinda 3 p.m Miiai- 3 p.m. Ja!i, Tembilnhan and In3 p.m. Poattaaak P-m. Mc.lacc:' ar.d Munr 4 p.m. Il ;.«n 4 P-m. lVn.:n>r, Colcmbo, Suez, Port Said, Qenoa, .'hi; grilles, Boston <m York 6 p.m. United SUttl268 words
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Article30 1924-07-31 7 "y Jih»n de Witt Teesta Insulinde More* Left Arrd. S'pore London June 20 July 15 June 25 July 21 June 27 July 23 July 4 July 2830 words
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54 1924-07-31 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Bayers. SellersSpot Spot Aue.-Sept Aug.-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dcc. Ton* of Market Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. o 1 _.<l. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing PricesBuyers. Sellers43 43>4 43% 44 ■U'j 44% DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 1254 words
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Article222 1924-07-31 7 IpH V«l. Pd. Buyers. Keller* 1 1 Batang Padang 055 0.60 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.40 LM El £1 Idris Hydraulic 23/9 24/9 xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.37 0.40 El £1 Kam. Kamunting 45/6 47/El £1 Kamuntinjf Tin .16/- 37/10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 6.00 7.00 D ±'1222 words
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Article134 1924-07-31 7 :i il B. Am. Tobacco 5.6.3 5.9.4 V6 0 10 Central Engines 4.50 6.50 5 5 Central Motor* 2.00 2.60 '1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.7. r > 9.10 >/-5/-Elec. Tramway 8/10% 9/7^4 10 10 Frascr Neavo 45.00 46.00 l00 1COHa;r.mffi and Co. 147.50 152.50 lOOlOOKatz Bros. def. 110134 words
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Article130 1924-07-31 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. U. En?. 6 p.e. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Electric Traiuwaj*. 5 pic. £350 000 Spore Municipal 6 p.c i sB non t>.» m n<» tun 1 '8 'B'ooo8 000 par 10 p.c. pm P>e- of 1907 $1,000,000 par 6 p.c. pm Spore130 words
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Article394 1924-07-31 7 Fratcr and Co. and Lyall and EraU's Qaetatlona. To-day'f Prices. F raser Lyall Co. Kvatt. Alor Gajab ($1) 0.80 0.90 0.80 0.90 Allcnby (Jl) 0.95 1.05 1.00 1.05 A. Hitam ($5) 8.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.25 0.35 0.30 0.35 Am. Malay ($2) 1.60 1.75 1.60394 words
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Advertisement1014 1924-07-31 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU., seepac* 16. RUSSIAN CAVIARE and Roquefort Cheoe. New shipment arrived. H. Bolter, Direct Imporier, Europe Hotel Building. CHIANTI (Claret) Brolio Ricasoli Brand, in strawed bottles in cases of 24 half-litre bottles $15 per case 12 litre bottles per case $14 per ease including duty. Special1,014 words
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Advertisement109 1924-07-31 7 THE BEST THING IN SINGAPORE. Great Opportunity for Business and Tradesmen. Grand Trade and Horticultural Exhibition FOR SEVEN DAYS ONLY Opening on August 1 AT THE NEW WORLD Exhibition of Flowers, FruiU, Motors, Weaving Sarongs, Stangee, bogs, Milch Cows, Bulls, Buffaloes, Birds, Poultry, Wild Animal* and Tigers and all Articles109 words
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Advertisement763 1924-07-31 7 GOVEftNMENT NOTICE Tendt-rs will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon <ft the August 6, 1924, for the following works 1. Erection of a block of Servants' Quarters including a covered-way to Teachers' Quartern at Raffles Girls' School. 2. Erection of an Examination Shed at Telok Ayer.763 words
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Advertisement759 1924-07-31 7 CHEONG KOON SENG CO. ESTATE OF HAJI MOHD. SAID BIN DAING PARTHOMPOH, DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of robber plantations situate at Bukit Panjang Road, (9% milestone) and rubber coconut and fruit plantations at Changi Road, 10V« milestone) and known as The Bugis Estate, Singapore At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's759 words
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Article26 1924-07-31 8 Mrs. Josephine Jansen sincerely thanks the relatives and friends who attended th' funeral of her daughter May, and also those who so kindly sent wreaths.26 words
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1179 1924-07-31 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JULY 31. A YEAR OF TRENGGANU. This is the season when Government departmental and other reports shed their effulgence on an expectant world. Quite a number of them have been published in the past few weeks or so, and though they record what, from the view1,179 words
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Article25 1924-07-31 8 During the holiday week-end, the Straits Times will be published as usual on Saturday, but there will be no issue on Monday, August Bank Holiday.25 words
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Article26 1924-07-31 8 The annual Tee Vali tennis tournament held under the auspices of the Kamponp Kuantan Club, Kuala Selangor will be held on September 12, 13 and 1426 words
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Article31 1924-07-31 8 The rate of issue of Money Order for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. IG7 $100 The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 162 $10031 words
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Article31 1924-07-31 8 W. H. Dop's trading Co., of 54, Robinson Road, is holding a formal opening to-morrow at 11 a.m. when Mr. Dop will be pleased to see his friends and clients present.31 words
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Article37 1924-07-31 8 A London wire of the 18th inst. sta es that a bye-election is imminent in West Carmarthen, from which Sir Ellis Griffith is resigning, and this will give Sir Alfred Mond an opportunity of returning to Parliament.37 words
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Article38 1924-07-31 8 Messrs. J. C. Gammon Ltd-, inform us that Messrs. Gammon and Hall, Ltd., a firm with whom they ai'o allied, have been awarded the contract for the construction of the Kokine Reservoir at Rangoon, of 20,000,000 gallons capacity.38 words
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Article39 1924-07-31 8 We have to acknowledge receipt of bottles of the popular tonic Hepatone from the Hinnam and Little Dispensary. We appreciate the compliment but hope it is not to indicate a complaint of any lack of vigour in recent issues'.39 words
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Article60 1924-07-31 8 Among those who arrived at Penang by the Klang on Monday were :—Messrs. H J. Fougere, G. Redfearn, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Heron, J. W. Williams, Miss Clark, O Lee, W. A. Corkill, P. Carmichael, W. K. Kenworthy, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jenkins and infant, Mr. Lee Thucn60 words
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Article62 1924-07-31 8 The Pinang Gazette learns that certain structures and craft at Johore Bahru are being purchased by the Admiralty. The train ferry jetty at Woodlands, it is understood, has been purchased for $5,000 for their oil pipe line, as a temporary method by which connection might be made from their oil62 words
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Article62 1924-07-31 8 A syce, having had an altercation, heated words or wrangle with his employer, a Kuala Lumpur Chinese, was told to depart. Next morning the owner had occasion to drive over to see a neighbour. After a short distance, smelling a smell, he found the radiator had beei filled up with62 words
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Article57 1924-07-31 8 Mr. E. A. Paulusz has received news of the success of the eight pupils he entered for the Trinity Oollege of Music theory examination held in Singapore last month. The results were:—Preparatory division, Norman Wright, Lionel Norris; Junior, Phyllis Williams (honours); Advanced Junior, Doreen Misso, Edna Misso (honours) Intermediate, Vyner57 words
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Article68 1924-07-31 8 Tenders are being invited for the supply of electricity for public and private purposes (except telegraphs and telephones) within the Town Board area of Bandar Maharani (Muar). Tenderers have to submrt a scheme of lay-out of streetlighting and the proposed price of wiring per point and fittings to Government buildings68 words
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Article82 1924-07-31 8 The case in which Teng Teck Kong, Man Chuan and Mah Ah Si are charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Leng Si Peng on July 2 came up yesterday before Mr. Pryde, District Judge. The two accused present pleaded not guilty. His' honour commented n the delay in the case,82 words
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Article88 1924-07-31 8 The Coroner's enquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Chey Fook Chin, who died at his house in Jalan Rajah on the l'Jth instant from drinking methyl salicylate poison instead of a dose of black draught came to a conclusion yesterday. In his finding Mr Bourne observed that every88 words
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Article99 1924-07-31 8 M. Chanteloup arrived in Ipoh on Tuesday morning in his Caudron aeroplane. Quite a stir was created by the novel sight and everybody turned out. Mr. Yuen Khai Shun, branch manager of the Commercial Press, Ipoh, and his friend Mr. Thong Tet Hin were the first passengers to fly with99 words
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Article140 1924-07-31 8 At the annual general meeting of St Andrew's Society, Penang, held at the Penang Cricket Club on Monday evening. Mr. J. G. Brown took the chair. Mr- J. P. Soutcr was proposed President for the ensuing year. This was seconded by Mr. Watson and carried nem con. On the prolicisal140 words
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Article351 1924-07-31 8 Mr. and Mrs. H. T. M. Kent hflve returned to Malaya from Julia. Captain Nelson Jones assumed duties as third magistrate yesterday. Captain W. H. .Calthrop-Calthrop, 0.8. E., is sailing by the Mahva to-morrow on leave. A London wire of July 18 announces the death of Mr.351 words
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Article32 1924-07-31 8 Mails from Europe (London mails despatched July 10) ex P. and O. Kalyan will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9.15 a.m.32 words
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Article112 1924-07-31 8 The Van Overs;raten was the scene of a stabbing affair yesterday. It appears that some of the passengers were gambling, Choi Kew Han winning 140 guilders and demanding payment. This led to n row in which he was badly stabbed in the abdomen. Three of112 words
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Article247 1924-07-31 8 The remaining performances of The Gondoliers are to-night (when the Governor will attend), to-morrow at r>.l.~i p.m., a;id Saturday night. We notio that S," <A Kuala Lumpur, wri;es In the Malay Mail in most appreciative terms of the production aid urges the S. A. D. C. to consider247 words
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Advertisement98 1924-07-31 8 I Special Offer ELECTRIC WE FANS 10 in. Diameter. Direct Current. 230 Volts. i I > JOHN LITILE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MARINE MECHANICAL and IpENTRAI I ELECTRICAL 'iidii jjc works ltdiL ENGINEERS X^. *^f SANITARY >idero then Piint ANTICORROSIVE PRESERVATIVE FOR GALVANISED IRON ZINC98 words
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Advertisement96 1924-07-31 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LEAH BAIRD in THE DESTROYING ANGEL in 6 Reels. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in THE LOVE EXPERT in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. ROY STEWART in THE LOVE BRAND in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors. BAND96 words
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Advertisement87 1924-07-31 8 On Other Pages. Page Federal Council Meeting 2 The SRC. Annual Report 3 Shipping and the Haili 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 Medical Students' Strike 9 Mural Tin Meeting I Golf Club Meeting Big Theft of Jewellery !t A Matrimonial Dispute Java Wire Newi 0 Rubber Auction Prices Supreme Court in87 words
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304 1924-07-31 9 UNEMPLOYMENT. Government Statement Of Policy. "A Positive Remedy." [■OIM TELEGRAM.) London, July 30. At the instance of tht Liberals, the GoTHBBMBt unemployment policy was levktwd by Mr. Snowdon, who at the Ml it <lrew ironical cheers and laughter by lemarking that the Government had a positive remedy for unemployment but304 words
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Article133 1924-07-31 9 The German Government Disagree. [REUTEIt TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. Berlin The Government havo informed the League secretariat that it is in disagreement with the mutual guarantee pad as ill Jr. ted to secure universal security and limitation of armaments, pointing out that a totally disarmed Germany wou'dReuter - 133 words
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Article44 1924-07-31 9 [REUTF.R TELEGRAM.] London, July 31. I In the Hou>e of Commons, replying to Hr. M"rel, Mr. Snowden said Germany iia.l paid to M ly 30 £458 000,000. This included reparations and cost of the armies of occupation excluding that in the Ruhr-Reuter - 44 words
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Article86 1924-07-31 9 [UJTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. Mexico Cit; Mexico has recognised the Soviet. London, July 31. I'ari< The Chamber restored the match monopoly, the abolition of which the Poincare Government forced through Parliament. London, July 30. Admiral Sir Charles Madden has been promoted to bt Admiral of the Fleet, realadßf86 words
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280 1924-07-31 9 The Conference Reparations Commission Going To London. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. Paris The Reparations Commission after lengthy deliberations decided to proceed to London. London, July 30. The Havas Agency states that the French arbitration proposal in the event of Germany's default in payment of reparations has been finally drafted.Reuter - 280 words
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35 1924-07-31 9 World Flight. Americans Start Across Atlantic. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London" July 30. The American world-fliers have left Hull for Kirkwall on the first stage of their trans-Atlantic flight. Later The world fliers have arrived at Kirkwall.Reuter - 35 words
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Article128 1924-07-31 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. In the House of Commons at question time Comdr. Bellairs asked whether representations had been made to the signatories of the Washington Conventi n that the alteration in the elevation of guns on capital ships or expenditure for the purpose of increasingReuter - 128 words
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Article56 1924-07-31 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. Melbourne The House of Representatives passed the Defence Equipment Bill. A Labour amendment favouring the construction of both instead of one of the cruisers locally was defeated by 20 to 22, Mr. Bruce explaining that the Government desired to accept the offer toReuter - 56 words
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Article43 1924-07-31 9 [RJEUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 30. Paris It is reported from Bukharest that martial law has been proclaimed throughout the country in consequence of an alleged conspiracy to bring about a coup d'etat, in which a high army officer ii implicated.Reuter - 43 words
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Article230 1924-07-31 9 Boycott of Medical Prize Distribution. It had been arranged to hold the annual distribution of diplomas at the Medical College in Sepoy Lines, on Tuesday, ami invitations had been issued to many well-known residents and members of the medical profession, and the Colonial Secretary was to have presented230 words
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Article118 1924-07-31 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltcvreden, July 31. Javanese contract coolies to the number of 450 left this morning for New Caledonia. This is the first batch sent for five years. It is reported that Mr. C. Boden Kloss, oirector of Raffles Museum, and Mr. Smedley, of the Kuala Lumpur Museum,118 words
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Article68 1924-07-31 9 Well-Known Selangor Resident's Loss. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. Datoh Lee Kong Lam has reported the loss from his residence in Damansara road of jewellery to the value of over $15,000 on Monday night. The police yesterday found about $8,000 worth of the68 words
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Article308 1924-07-31 9 Well-known Chinese Sued In Supreme Court. Tan Yew Chay, the manager of the Overseas Insurance Company, and a wellknown member of tie Chinese community, was defendant in arryction in the Supreme Court, yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), in which his wife, Khoo Cheo Neo,308 words
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853 1924-07-31 9 Rubber Assessments. Important Memorandum By Committee. The Controller of Rubber Exports, Kuala Lumpur, forwards the following memorandum on the assessment of estates by the Central Assessment Committee, S.S. and F.M.S. In assessing estates, the Assessment Committee relies on (a) Records (b) Inspections where no records are uvailable (c) Records plus853 words
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Article134 1924-07-31 9 The Estates Health Commission held its fifth session in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last. All the Commissioners were present. Evidence was taken from the following Mr. D. Richards, Protector of Chinese Kuala Lumpur S. R. M. M. A. Ramasamy Chetty, Kuala Lumpur Mr. M. Cumara.sami, Kuula Lumpur134 words
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771 1924-07-31 9 Murai Tin. Dividend of Forty Per Cent. Declared. The seventh annual general mee ing of Murai Tin, Ltd., was held at the registered office. Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, with Mr. A. A. Henggeler presiding. Others present were Messrs. A. Braddon, H. Davis, W. L. Kitserow and G.771 words
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Article124 1924-07-31 9 Offered 474 Tons, Sold 405 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 666th auction on July 30. 1924, when there was catalogued 1,614,622 lbs. or 720.81 tons offered 1,062,449 lbs or 474.30 tens sold 908,138 lbs. or 405.41 tons. Spot. London Is. O'id. New124 words
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Article56 1924-07-31 9 Yet another magazine is added to the list of local publications by the Re order, the official organ of the Chinese Ass «iation, published at thirty cents. The first number has a varied assortment of reading matter, a number of illustrations, and a prosperous display of advertisements. The Regor.ler has56 words
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2535 1924-07-31 9 Singapore Golf Club. Adoption of Club House Scheme. About 100 members of the Siix.-. pore Golf Club attended thegeneral meeting which was held i the Race Course club house i evening: for the purpose of Mitctionii payment of architects' fees for work <!. to date, amounting to $5,591, and to2,535 words
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Article193 1924-07-31 10 Violin and Cello Playing At Dutch Club. There was a small but highly appreciative audience at the Dutch Club last night to hear M. Leopold Premyslav, the famous violinist, and Mme. Premyslav. cellist. M. li omy. slav has played in Singapore before, and his gifts are wellknown to193 words
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Article170 1924-07-31 10 Divorce Suit in August List. There is an unusual feature in the Supreme Court list for August in the shape of a divorce suit brought by Charles Bernard St. Maria against Regina Eliza St. Maria, Henry Beins being named as co-respondent. It was stated that no defence had170 words
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Article77 1924-07-31 10 Amalgamated Ma1ay.—22,461 lbs. 8a1au.—9,500 lbs. Bukit Kepong.—7,l93 lbs. Brooklands.—63,loo lbs. Beranang.—22,ooo lbs. 80re11i.—9,459 lbs. Chembong. —39,441 lbs. Cheras.—24,ooo lbs. Connemara. —11,366 lbs. Equatorial.—2l,6lo lbs. Fosbferr. —5,575 lbs. Glcnshiel.—2B,l7o lbs. Kamasan. —12,080 lbs. KeponK Ma1ay.—44,299 lbs. Kong Sang.—l,Blo lbs. Labuan Bileh. —3,719 lbs. New Serendah.—2s,2lB lbs. Rinching.—lo,9o4 lbs.77 words
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Article47 1924-07-31 10 At 9.30 to-night, the Empire Cinema is showing a Vitagraph special production. The Son Of Wallingford, in eight reels with an all star cast. In the first slow, Pink Gods, a seven reel Paramount picture, and the final episodes at the Third Eye serial will be shown.47 words
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Article111 1924-07-31 10 South Africans v. Sussex. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 30. The Sussex v. South Africans match was begun at Brighton to-day in fine weather and bef re a large attendance. The wicket was easy. The South Africans made 307, including 73 by Nowise and 58 not out by Hands.Reuter - 111 words
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Article150 1924-07-31 10 Saturday's Match at the Stadium. In connection with the Malaya Cup tmatch, Singapore v. Negri Sembilan, to be played on the Stadium ground, Teluk Ayer, on Saturday, we are asked to state that prices of admission will be as follows Admission tp ground, standing room only, 10 cents grand150 words
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Article46 1924-07-31 10 Proposed Dinner. It is proposed to entertain the members of the teams visiting Singapore for the tournament during the August* holidays to a dinner on Sunday. Members (playing and non-playing) who wish- to join are requested to communicate with the hon. secretary by to-morrow evening.46 words
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Article51 1924-07-31 10 (Frons Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 31. The second match in the polo tournament for the Ss/ee Lee challenge cup resulted in victory for the B team, who scored two goals and with two handicap thus won 4—o.4 0. Both chukkers were fast, but the second was more51 words
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Article19 1924-07-31 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 30. Potchefstroom The British Rugby team defeated Western Transvaal by 8 points to 7.Reuter - 19 words
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Article36 1924-07-31 10 A reminder is given of the show at the Malaya Boxing Stadium to-jiight at 9.15. Two ten round contests, Chai Lai v. Al Trono and Domy Santos v. Battling Key, will be the main events.36 words
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Article209 1924-07-31 10 Handicaps for To-day. The following are the handicaps for to-day's races at Penang Race 1. —Peg of My Heart 9.5, Taiping 7.10, Hastrev 7.4. Race 2.—Carrie B. 9.2, Gentle Eva 9, Sunsprite 8.10, Popaway 8.6, Bowla 7.13, Cleopatra II 7.11, Sam Siew 7.4, Flossie 7.2. Race 3.—Shantung 9,209 words
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Article25 1924-07-31 10 At the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday there will be a 100 yards handicap race and a water polo match. Club v. Blue Caps.25 words
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Article49 1924-07-31 10 The following will represent the S.R.C against the Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A. on Saturday and Monday M. G. Anthonisz, H. R. Battels, T. J. Leiissius, G. Armstrong, E. E. de. Souza, A. W. Moreira, W. A. Keyt, V. C. Westerhout, L. E. Campbell, A. H. Gauder, R. T. Morrow.49 words
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Article33 1924-07-31 10 Owing to Ihe Singapore Golf Club monthly medal competitions being played at the new course on Saturday and Sunday, the Bukit Timah links will be closed to' ladiei on both these days.33 words
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Article287 1924-07-31 10 Prison and Flogging For Chinese Ruffian. Sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment for causing grievous hurt with a deadly weapon, and iwo years for armed robbery, together with twenty strokes of the rotan, was passed on a Chinese named Nghian Koh Choon at the Singapore Assizes yesterday by287 words
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Article562 1924-07-31 10 Balance in Hand Y.s\r\z Carried Forward. The following is from the directors' report of the United Malacca Rubber Kstates, Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting on August 8: Gentlemen, Your directors have the pleasure of submitting a duly audited statement of accounts for the year562 words
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Article54 1924-07-31 10 Already acknowledged with the Chartered Bank, to which please send direct all lists and monies $761.50 Mr. A. R. Woodhouse 5 Motion, Smith and Son Ltd. Messrs. F. Starr, J. M. Doyle 5 each, C.P.8., E. Wallace 2 each, H.E.V. I. Workmen 6.50 21..10 $788.00 J. A.54 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter424 1924-07-31 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, While in the Chinese Protectorate the other day, I was surprised to hear Mr. Stilling refuse to admit a girl for refuge into the Poh Leung Kuk on the pica that he had already exceeded his numbers. I424 words
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Letter238 1924-07-31 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A disgusting case came before the District Court to-day. The extra Protector of Chinese prosecuted h woman cailcd Chan Soh for letting a young Teochew girl whom she had obviously bought for hire out to prostitute. The girl238 words
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Letter360 1924-07-31 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Not having that desire for literary expression which impels many persons to trespass on your hospitable columns I hove hitherto borne the suriVrings of a taxi user, of some years s-tan'i-ing in this town, with a calm and stoical mien.360 words
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Article167 1924-07-31 10 Lyall and Evatt'B Report. .Singapore, July IL Tin. £24fi f>s. up 755. Robber. la. o'-d.— up %d. Despite the rises In the prices of both Tin and Rubber the market is very dull and uninteresting with business practically at a standstill. In the Rubber section there is167 words
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Article209 1924-07-31 10 Singapore, July SI. Ii U'.-d. I:',', certs. Tin. I 228 tons. The impiovement in tin and rubber has jriven the share market a firmer tone. Prices on the whole have hardened a little and there is more enquiry in both sections. The TaipiiiK Group la209 words
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Article137 1924-07-31 10 In addition to a selection of new fiction the andernoted works have been added io Raffles Library and will be available for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Birreil (Auiju.-:ine) More Obiter Dicta. Davies (W. H.)— Secrets (Poems). Dundas (Hon. Charles) Kilimanjaro and its i'eople. Historical Guide to137 words
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Article226 1924-07-31 10 trait! Echo has this comment on motor bus question —Singapore Municipal Commissioners had their usual on rash driving when Mr. S. Q. Woiik moved that the decision requiring from motor 'bus owners a de- J2OO for each 'bus plying for Ultindod Mr. Wong contended thai :t::-rc v.iis226 words
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Article50 1924-07-31 10 Mr. ".lop" Cor.stantine, who has been rice of Sarkies Brothers upwards of li") yiar.*., i.- taking over the management of tin- Gron.venor Hotel, Stamford Road. Mr. Constantino will be remembered widely from his a?e jciation of many mil the Raffles Hotel management and more recently with the Strand Hotel, Rangoon.50 words
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Article45 1924-07-31 10 Mr. K. van Kleeff, a very rid resident of Singapore, sails for Europe to-morrow by the President Adams. It is nis present intention to retire from the East for good, but with the proviso that if climatic conditions are unsuitable he may return to Malaya.45 words
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Article3705 1924-07-31 11 Interesting Article by Mr. Scrivenor. Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, contributes the following article to the latest issue of the Journal of th^ Malayan branch of the itcyal Asiatic society The geology of Singapore Island has I (in dealt with in a few old papers by LogJM and others.3,705 words
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Advertisement231 1924-07-31 11 DO YOU KNOW That for a very small outlay you can possess a "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE and have a concert whenever you like in your own home by the finest Artists in the World. Call or write for the latest Catalogue of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONES and RECORDS to231 words
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Advertisement322 1924-07-31 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone 2920 (10 Lines) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday jfc i TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors, >»«♦♦« Adelphi Hotel Managing Director Harry H. Willies. Situated in the Best Part of Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE322 words
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Article498 1924-07-31 12 Some of the Legal Aspects. In an article on legal aspects of the Kussell case, Mr. Alfred Fellows writes in a home paper that many men who went to the war gave evidence of the dates on which they left their wives to go to the front,498 words
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Advertisement394 1924-07-31 12 AGENCIES REQUIRED FOR BRITISH FIRMS EXPORTING RUBBER COPRA, fu. Credits opened with London Banks against Shipment. write to HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ LOHMANN CO., Nieuwe Doelenstraat, 5 Amsterdam. BANKERS Rotterdamsche Banlcvereemging, Amsterdam. Guaranty Trust Company of New York, 32, Lombard St., London, E.C3 Grand Charity Performance In Aid of the Funds of THE394 words
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Advertisement137 1924-07-31 12 JUST LANDED jof^3B%£j^ FEW MORE fijKb C" 1 D|Td^>a OF THE FAMOUS 5 SEATER VM II If* MODEL 1924 N^^^^ s EMBODYING ALL LATEST REFINEMENT OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Strength Reliability Economy Comfort are all Mm\ qualities in fart Buy the best buy I Mj^ it costs no more For further137 words
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Article561 1924-07-31 13 Reformers at Work in The States. In the country where the jazz dance originated a war upon it wages furiously just now. It is so fierce, indeed, that the prohibition of dancing by a constitutional amendment is actually considered by some as not an altogether remote possibility.561 words
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468 1924-07-31 13 THAMES WHARF SCHEME. Offer to Port of London Turned Down. A scheme for the development of the trade and commerce of the port of London by the construction of devp-w:itci wharves in the Thames estuary wmi u:ifolded recently to a Committee of the House of Lords, with Lord Muir Mackenzie468 words
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Advertisement678 1924-07-31 13 DUOPOLD IS TO PENS WHAT ROLLS-ROYCE IS TO AUTOMOBILES bz men in 100 picked this Over-size pen "Hesembles red Coral, black-lipped— A 25-year Point holds nearly twice the ink /I of the ordinary I unit I 1 J^tt I FROM a tray of assorted fountain 1"" I pens 6 2678 words
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Advertisement367 1924-07-31 13 When buying a Wood Preservative the first point to consider is RELIABILITY. Will it last n Ask the man who is offering a wood preservative to tell you how long it has been on the market, and what proof he can give you that his mau.ial will do what he367 words
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Advertisement676 1924-07-31 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) RaUO OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 81, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies676 words
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Advertisement456 1924-07-31 14 >•♦♦-»♦-»-»■»-»« NEDERLANDSCHE INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863. i CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (abont £5,000,000) I ISSUED Fl. 66,000,000 (about > £4,600,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 20,000,000 (about £1,675,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Sourabaya, Semarang, Bandoeng, Wt'ltevreden, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Probolinggo,456 words
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Advertisement392 1924-07-31 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter in Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y52,000,000 Reserve Fund Y12.180.000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Esaki, Ess.. I D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh,392 words
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Advertisement395 1924-07-31 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Caatern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital 6,460,000395 words
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Advertisement698 1924-07-31 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged S and 1 talea policy to fWe £104 an* profits to sac* child frosa age 15 to 20. Married Man. S2 takee SS,O(r», 20 rear Endowment, the perntinst ke>RC £43.1.0 quarterly. Married Man, 16, $10,000 Life policy, premium698 words
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Advertisement255 1924-07-31 14 AUCTION SALE of unredeemed pledges ar.d jewellery of every SjSWrtptlon. At our sale-room, No. 80, Cbulia Street, on Friday, August 1. at IB a.:n. on Wednesday. August i>. at 10 a.m. on Friday. August H. at 10 a.m. The plcdces comprise watch's, chain", diamond ami other rincs. brooches, oarrinc.:, Chinese255 words
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Article630 1924-07-31 15 Russian Diplomats Dumbfounded At London. The special correspondent of the Chicago Tribune cabled to the London Daily Telegraph from Riga last m nth Cleanliness and order these are the two most remarkable things which the delegates of the Soviet delegation found in London, according to letters from members630 words
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Article231 1924-07-31 15 Lucky Shareholders in Artifical Silk. Growth from a capital of £3,000,000 to one of £20,000,000 in about seven years shows in the case of Courtaulds Limited the extraordinary value of the energetic use of a new commercial process. At present the company's capital is £12,000,000 but, as recorded231 words
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Article102 1924-07-31 15 Programme of drills up to and for August 4, 1924 Thursday, July 31, 5 p.m., Balestier, M.G. Platoon, practice 30 yards fringe competition. Friday, August 1, 5 p.m., Balestier, S.R.E. (V), practice 80 yards range competition 4.45 p.m., Drill Hall, Eurasian Co. camp at Siglap, '(transport at102 words
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22 1924-07-31 15 Orders for week ending August 3, 1924. Thursday, 31. Band Practice, Headquarters at 5.1S p.m.22 words
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Advertisement181 1924-07-31 15 At Last! A GENEROUS OFFER OF INEXPENSIVE MOTORING THE ALL-BRITISH 14 H.P. Armstrong Siddeley is a most economical and popular family car of exceptional quality and merit. Tyre wear is extremely Light Petrol Consumption is remarkably Low SO THAT AT This silent, comfortable "Top-gear" car is an exceptional value proposition.181 words
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Advertisement413 1924-07-31 15 QUALITY jßlp 4 The Motoring: public, always alert to better tyre values, 1 Vh|A lICIjJ nas been qll'^q 11 to recojjnise the advantages which 7vv i E?>4 FIRESTONE'S munafacturing facilities and methods TVjl f The quality of FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED CORDS has f cjl jfry resulted in unit sales in413 words
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Advertisement277 1924-07-31 16 Their daintiness and charm make "JEWEL" the most U suitable timekeeper for even-ing-wear. Beauty, however, J is not their only asset, they 111 are accurate and reliable Ui timekeepers as well. Sold at all high class stores. I E. O. GAMMETER CO. IU sHSf i iasai~~~iiT~i YSm lasiiW assssi rMfl277 words
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Advertisement290 1924-07-31 16 FRENCH CHALK iVetu Shipment Just Arrived Enquiries Solicited Special Quotation for Quantities, Lee Kirn Soo 20, HIGH STREET. COMPOSITION AND STYLE A Complete Literary Handbook and Manual with a Guide to all matters Edited by R. D. BLACKMAN New and Revised Edition. It is with the assurance that success will290 words
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Advertisement1806 1924-07-31 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sals, To Let, ste, in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,1,806 words
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Advertisement522 1924-07-31 16 YOUR EYES If Optically Defective and Strained can only be relieved if scientifically made Glasses are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped testing rooms, and accurately adapted Spectacles are AT YOUR SERVICE. JOHN~DUKE, F.8.0.A., F-S-M.C, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, IS, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. 'MMMIMMMMMIIMH Soil I Pipes I EuS Hi BRITISH Ij|522 words
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Advertisement510 1924-07-31 16 A Splendid Series of Fiction by POPULAR AUTHORS The Rover, by Joseph Conrad $3.25 The Shadow or thr East, by E. M. Hull $2.0« Once in X..1 .Moon, l>y Joel Townsley Rogers $3.25 Impossible People, by Mrs. George Wemyss $2.00 The Woman of The Horizon, hy Gilbert Franknu (A romance510 words
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