The Straits Times, 17 August 1927
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Title Section13 1927-08-17 1 The Straits Times Ko. 28^55. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 17, 1927 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement108 1927-08-17 1 THK EVKRYDAY Mil K. r J— ■*****1 11WIIIMW WMWlMMM^MaWMMMMMMWMi—WmaiMIJMII fl I M I— »_—»»CMl UiM l CSMBW—g r^Ct'.'' M ■HBHKVM_gHß__B_Wßihfl_i__BH_^^ aaa Aj J /Advertising' can create but \J cannot, alone, maintain the wilf^^"y^ I demard for a commodity. /A i s^ ij The fundamental f if necessities to success are108 words
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Article2409 1927-08-17 2 The Masonic Peace Memorial. By Our Special Correspondent. London, ftily'if. It is a happy relief to be able to tun. away from the strife of politic* this week in order to describe an event which took pfaie in the Royal Albert Hall a few days aifo, and hes2,409 words
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Advertisement217 1927-08-17 2 (J wL and you will feel doubly ill ijl -^M jk refreshed. Here too is a ill I H m^W <^^ mv ma nta n n 8 natum\ V* T/.iilfl""*'^ r<t beauty f ar superior to |l JMa methods. At other times, \\1 .<• a few drops of the (ienuine217 words
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Advertisement561 1927-08-17 2 Just Touch a Cora if* LJ <n> *-i |-t <r£ orCailust; rlRipnOllg with thie amazing liquid. "GeU-lt" act» like an anaesthetic. Stops pain in 3 seconds. t Works like macic H5R .rfa^K.Vt&J Lt ATft^aV on any kin.l of JR^H Jf\ kP^"" r *^^>tJm. corn, no m;itter jBi I how old,561 words
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Advertisement95 1927-08-17 3 D.odeeßrothers 41 MOTOR CARS NOW FITTED WITH MORE PC V/^K-^ORE SPEED FASTEN ACCELERATION MORE ECONOMY— MORE VALUE ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. New standard near shift transmission. New silent action single disc clutch. Easier steering. New silent-type muffler. Seat* redesigned for greater comfort and a number of other important refinements. SEE THIS NEW95 words
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Advertisement442 1927-08-17 3 RUBBER SEEDS THE ANGLO-DUTCH PLANTATIONS OF .lAV\, LTD.. SOEBANG, JAVA, will lave available for sale m .hnin.irv May, IMB, "TJIKADOE" Seeds from their isolated bud led •seoH pi v, angoenrcdja. The buds need were taken in IMS from nviMiiy-iiv,, Mother 1 srhoas BTerage y In in ih.it >v.-ir w:,s 200442 words
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Advertisement668 1927-08-17 3 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB NOTICE AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1927. Saturday. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, September 3, 6, 8 and 10, 1927. NINE racM for horses (Plate) THKEE DIVISIONS. TWKI.VK rarcs for hornr* (Pume) I Ol X DIVISIONS. TWELVE races for ponirs. 10l U DIMSKINS. ADVF.IMISKD STAKES, ricluriing ADDED MONEY and (ITS,668 words
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Advertisement394 1927-08-17 3 EASTERN SIAM TIN DREDGING, LTD. SHARE CAPITAL, C3M.OW. (DiMiini in MMM stern •>< tl •■«en). !sMir of M,OM Sham :>f II each at Tar. KOTICK is hi snliitinn r-.i the mpany's rupiul was iluly paaaed si sn Kxtraordinsil (jccrrnl Meeting held on July and the K..,,rtl now eTers I" sll394 words
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Advertisement549 1927-08-17 4 P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKIiVICK OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due S'por* NAGPORE 6.300 (earfo only) Aug 22549 words
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Advertisement660 1927-08-17 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) I TO LONDON I Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due B*ll KITANO MARU 8,000 Aug. 18 19 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Sept. 1 2 KAMO MARU 8,000 Sept. 16 19 I KATORI MARU 10.000 Sept. 29 80 ATSUTA MARU 8,000 Oct.660 words
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Advertisement567 1927-08-17 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSKILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW 'MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH567 words
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Advertisement409 1927-08-17 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Keraaman, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In port Aug. 17 SUDDHADIB Aug. 22 Aug. 24 The Steamers are f.tted throughout with electric light and have409 words
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Advertisement597 1927-08-17 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Uader contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 8640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives, for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itmera597 words
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Advertisement414 1927-08-17 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Asstralla) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MJOrBOURNE, VIA JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wsll known steamer MARELLA (7,876 tons) and the new motor vessel. MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest nnd finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabina da414 words
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Advertisement511 1927-08-17 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMA'I BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Cl. (Incorporated in England) Fi'ir" "ELLEnMAN" LINH PASBENGER AND FRKIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITKI) KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SEKVICB If OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Doe S'i>'>r. ss. CITY OF BOMBAT Aug. CITY tir" SAl.l«il:l> Bewl s CITY OK BIKMINGHAM ITV511 words
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Advertisement413 1927-08-17 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M. S. KAMGAMO ntOM I'KK.MAXTI.K, W.A. Ilur Oct. 15 Koi particular! regardins passage and M< AI.ISTKU CO., LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-TIIE- WORLD PAMBHim AND FKIICHT BCKVICI H'ISTON anl NEW TORK via TORT BAJD, ALKXANIU'.IA, NAI'I.KS, GENOA and MARSEILLES. M tiara to Boetoa 41 Dara to New413 words
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Advertisement498 1927-08-17 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Direct Service to JAVA via HONG KONG AMOY and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Tal.ing cargo on through Bills of Lading for union, Macao, Swntow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwanc Yangtxa Porta. Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR I'KNANG AND498 words
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Advertisement487 1927-08-17 5 STOOKVAART KIAATSCHAPPIJ "NEGERLAND" ROTTERDA^^E LLOYD Sriilin-r from S ""aporf of the BTOOMV. Mli. "NEDBBI.AND" to GCNOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM I via Bdawaa Dell, S;.i..mg. (olombo and AlKi. m. KONINGIM DEB MKDIRLANDBN Aug. 28 JOHAN UK WITT S. pt. 0 PRINS DXII NRDKRI.ANDEN Sopt. 2:t 0801 ii I Oet 1 J. P.487 words
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Advertisement124 1927-08-17 5 ma IV anY .^m^r a^r MV^% «^cj»aV fJHj a A n I ROYAL Do v I ton SANITARY APPLIANCES FOR MODERN BATHROOMS LARGE STOCKS HELD BY S°leS Ie ICENTRAiI for Agents |V» ',i**m *■>«* r- l-j Malaya SANITARY ENGINEERS SINGAPORE (Phone 3119). IPOH KIAIA LUMPUR. Remington STANDARD SINCE THE INVENTION124 words
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Advertisement720 1927-08-17 6 GAIETY CINEMA A THEATRE Jiikrtinn Alhort mid Banco* >n itnti \..i.h llr dc^ Road. T«l. No. 2H9. I ri>m KriUnv, Augutt II ii thuntmf, ir<>,:i Wednesday. Aucnw' 17 to Auifimt 18, 1!'-T. Tooadajr, Avgust 2:!. 1927. NIGHTLY ;m SI .HTI V at 9 The LatMl I'nlhc izctte iln LatMrt I'athe720 words
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Advertisement226 1927-08-17 6 VICTORIA TKEATRE TONIGHT AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 CINEMA DE LUXE with a bow to those who bow to the wealthy LOUIS B. MAYER Presents THE SNOB A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Production With JOHN GILBUT, CONRAD NAGBL, NORMA SHEARER, etc. A Picture Worth the Making. Booking now open at LITTLE'S. Popular226 words
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Advertisement393 1927-08-17 6 ALHAMBRA Commencing Saiitnlaw August 20 BUSTER KEATON 7-7 7 7 CHANCES METRO— GOLPWYN— MAYER Released by FIRST NATIONAL. COMING SOON! COMING! Al UAMRBA THE BIG PICTI RE fJ- ™£T RUPERT OF HENTZAU I jp£> 1 5 /^Ly^TL 9 Massive Reels 9 4 j^J^S IAV^ WT Sir ANTHONY HOIKS Ol.hr.nted W393 words
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Article197 1927-08-17 7 i ixrritEf. Wrdneitday. Auguat 17 Blngmpon I High Water, 0.37 a.m., 10.4, 1.18 p IliKh Water, 9 a.m., 7.0, in M v Bahl Sh.iw. Memorial Hall, 4 p.m. 11, Calcutta v. Malaya, Stadium. Thursday. August 18 Slngaport I Ilißh Water, 1.23 a.m., 10.0, I Malacca Hinh Water,197 words
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Article176 1927-08-17 7 17. Ships ali.ne-idr the Wharrei or expected to arrive. Entrance arm harbour. Kuar.tan, Tug Prince, The Cable, H K.tty No. 1. i :;o P c Coal W««rf Nil nMU IN DRY DOCKS. l.injung I'aear Nil Lighti/i A l.tpprl Harbour No, 1 Hock SHU. Hoppers 1, 4 and176 words
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Article66 1927-08-17 7 To-day. tnd I'ukan Bmm 1 p.m i Palcmbaag If :t p.m 4 p.m ■iirlml Pinang and Billiton 4pm Mtlag) J P"i To-morrow. loath K..-t of Smith ikura Mara) 10 a.m nna. North-East and Wesi I iropc, Caaada 3pm M.iry mail for Europe, etc. By train) pm I66 words
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Article86 1927-08-17 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, August IC. Foreign exchange* are Amsterdam 12.13. Athens 372 V 4. Berlin 20.44 H. Bombay Is. 5 13-16 d. Brussels 34.93. Bucharest 780. Buenos Aires 47 29-64. Copenhagen 18.14*4. (icneva '1^:1\. IMsingfors 192.80. Hnnjr Kong Is. ll%d. Kobe Is. 11 5-16 d. Lisbon 2 15-32.86 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article87 1927-08-17 7 Singapore, August 17. Rubber.—l^)Val 60 cts. per lb. Steady. Tin.—London £285 10s. Rubber.—Quiet. Mentakabs 57-00. cts. llu Benuts (i?-70 cts. Connemaras 2.27Mi■1. Alli-nliys 2.77 Vi-2.87 V 4. New Bcudaii 2£7%-2A2H. Brogas 1.55-1.60. Suiigei Tukangs 1.12 1 j-1.1'.1. Kempas 7.40-7.90. Maluka Pindas 2.30-2.35. Mining.—Quiet. Petalings 4.70-4.80. Hong87 words
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Article128 1927-08-17 7 Singapore, August 17. London.— Rubber Is. o^d., unchanged. London.— Tin i'2B") lCs, up ss. Mining.— Malaya Consolidated 1.25-1.27. IVnawat :!-."> cents premium, N'ai Hoot 3687% cents, Kuchai 2.1.V2.20, Pnpan 22-24 cento, PeUling 1.7C--J.BO, Sungei Way 3.408.45, Talam 1. :r,- 1.10, L'lu Piah 1.05-1.10. North Taijinj LlTtb-LZfta,128 words
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Article112 1927-08-17 7 Tho following passengers are arriving from the United Kingdom by thr Hector ;o-morrow Kcr Penang Mr G. E. Angier, Mr. G. C. Sierras. Mr and Mrs. C. H. WiUcocks. Mr. .•■mi Mrs. R. B. G. Forbe», Mr. E. Ardeti Di.vie*. Miss V. H. Willcockt. Mils E I. Duff. Goodwla,112 words
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Article94 1927-08-17 7 I'roirramme of drills up to and for August Mj VMft, Wednesday, August 17, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M.C. Platoon, Signalling Class. Thursday, August 18, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall. M. Gun Platoon, 30 yards Range Practice. Friday. August 19, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band, Band Practice 594 words
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Article255 1927-08-17 7 PRODUCE. Singapore, August 17. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4% On New York, Demand Private 90 d/i 67V4 On France, Bank T.T. 1420 On India, Bank T.T. 154 V 4 On Hr.fie Kong. Bank T.T. 13><4 p.c dis On255 words
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62 1927-08-17 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 o'clm-k noon August 17. Tone of Market:—Firm. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet Is. 5%d. per lb. New York Spot Shift cents Mil per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot August September Oa.-Dec. Jan.-Maich Buyers 6062 words
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Article426 1927-08-17 7 Issue IfaL Pd. Buyers Sellers LI £1 Am Kumbanp H/- 60/- cd. kl £1 Banjrrin Tin 32/- 33/0 1 1 Batang Padan* 0.70 0.75 i 1 Batu Caves 1.IU L4S El £1 Chenderiang 20/- 21/6 11 £1 Eastern Siam 22/3 tt/l El £1 Haad Yai 28/- 29/1 1 Hitam426 words
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Article162 1927-08-17 7 k'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers •1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 5.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95, 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.80 0.85 il £1 E. Smelting* Co. 21.25 22.00 5 5 Fraser Neave 18.40 18.80 160 100 Hammer Co. 177.00 181.00 cd. Kk. 125 125 H. S. B.162 words
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Article98 1927-08-17 7 Q. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 4% 8% p.m. I Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 108 112 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 prera. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 498 words
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Article389 1927-08-17 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'i qnotationa. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 2.80 2.90 2.76 2.90 Alor Gajah ($1) 2.40 2.60 2.35 2.50 A. Hitam ($1) 3.80 4.00 4.00 4.30 A. Kiining ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.C5 0.70 A/n. Malay ($2) 4.00 4.20 4.00 4.25389 words
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Article25 1927-08-17 7 Ank01a.— 5,125 lbs. Baj c Kid0e1.— 144,582 lbs. Djasijiga.— llo,442 lbs. Malaka Pihda— Bo.Boo lbs. Sapong.— £4l,3B? lbs. United Malacca Rubber.— 3B,493 lbs.25 words
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Article38 1927-08-17 7 i.mi Am. By Flcm» Porthos Khiva .1 PUlemoon Cocn Ekmo Tambora S'parc Londoa Jnlv f Aue. > .lu'y H Aur Ju'y IT, An* 8 .luiv IK A»ir 11 July 21 Aug. 16 July 83 Aug. 1638 words
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Advertisement55 1927-08-17 7 TO CELEBRATE RENE ULLMANN'S ENLARGEMENT of Premises a special BIG DISPLAY will take place during which a SPECIAL DISCOUNT will be GRANTED on all the Prices marked (which have already been reduced) and a PRESENT will be OFFERED to EVERY CUSTOMER from August 1 to August 31, 1927. yfcf RENE55 words
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Advertisement919 1927-08-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classißed Advts., see paga 16. WANTS. FOR SALE, BTC. TO LKT, 24. Meyer Koad. (lp) BOX UI2. dresser for healthy estate in North Johore. Billet filled, applicant!" > hanked. WANTED for Jempol Estate, Buhau. a Kfl.oo! teacher. Knowledge of both Tamil und Telugu preferred. (>P) 1 Hi!!919 words
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Advertisement761 1927-08-17 7 GREEN MANURES The A-nirlo-rtutch Plantations of Java. Ltd., s, i bang, Java, have avallakle r«r »alr the fir'.idwii.K Qrooa Maaate Seeds. FOR IMMEDIATE DEI.IVERY. per picul f.o.b. Tir. Pnok. ir i'u' een f. 6-}-00 'v tn (rose ma I'lumit-ri f- HM Ciilnpiiuiiiiiiini Mucunoidvs f. 25.0(1 IVphrosia Vi.(felii i. ••»■">•<•« mlclaria761 words
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Miscellaneous41 1927-08-17 7 METEOROLOGICAL KKI'ORT. Knnii;in:r Krriwu S'.ntion. (Bj C— Hit) ..I GtIMMMI Ilialth Office.) lor the 21 lluum ending at Midnight on XllKll't IS. Der 77 F. ture B2J P 166 K 7:. t K'J F. temperature 7*.: i V. HA Mt nil41 words
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1122 1927-08-17 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17. NEXT U.S. PRESIDENT There was a time, and not long agi. when an American presidential election was of little or no personal interest to th>: average Briton. It would not be an underestimate if we placed the prop irtion uf adult Britons who, say1,122 words
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Article39 1927-08-17 8 Chew Lian Sonn and AnR Boon Kwee, arrested by the Police last night, have been identified by a Beach Road cuttle fish hawker as the two men who held him up on August 14 and relieved him of $15.50.39 words
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Article40 1927-08-17 8 Mrs. Conceicao, wife of Mr. S. F. de Conceicao, of Derrick and Co., died yesterday morning at the age of 55 yeai». She is survived by her husband and two sons and two daughters. The funeral took place this morning.40 words
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Article45 1927-08-17 8 Near the Police bandstand, Water'.oa Street, a giuesome spectacle was to be seen early this murninK. evidently a case of suicide. The body of a Chinese' covered with blood and with a wound in th? throat and a knife in the hand was lying there.45 words
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Article206 1927-08-17 8 An up-countiy correspondent, who has been in touch with the Department of Avticulture, has been given to unders.and that one or two isolated attempts have been made to 'grow cacao in Malayn with little or no success. In a large number of cases, it is stated, the206 words
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Article280 1927-08-17 8 Mr. F. O. Finch, State Engineer, P.W.D. Pahang, is en a brief visit to Singapore accompanied by Mrs. Finch. By the Athos, Father Moreao, assistant t Father Ouillon, at the Mission Etrangeres in River Valley Road, goes to Hon^ Kong to study Chinese. The H-n. Mr. W.280 words
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Article29 1927-08-17 8 A music recital by the students of the Ma'aysian Union Boys' and Girls' schools will be given in the Seminary Hall, 401 Upper Serangoon Road, to-day at 8.15 p.m.29 words
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Article24 1927-08-17 8 Before leaving Perak His Excellency the High Commissioner on Saturday m rninjr visited the Tamil Settlement in Ipoh where case.- of plague occurred recently.24 words
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Article35 1927-08-17 8 A Hylam servant named Wee Chim Mai is wanted by the Police in connection with the alleged theft of cash and jewellery, totalling $596, from 117, River Valley Road, the house of Mrs. Rose Birrd.35 words
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Article44 1927-08-17 8 A Chinese, who it is alleged stabbed i cyclist in the back, in Phillip Street at 2.30 p.m. on January 7 last, has been arrested and identified by an eyewitness. The cyclist after being stabbed dropped to the ground and died almost immediately afterwards.44 words
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Article49 1927-08-17 8 A meeting of The Singapore Natural History Society will be held at the Raffles Museum at 5.15 p.m. on Monday next when a paper on Animal Welfare in Singaponc, by Lady Cclina Hussey, will be read, and will be followed by a discussion. Members are invited to bring friends.49 words
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Article49 1927-08-17 8 The Chinese Students' Literary Association has v class where members are taught the Mandarin language free of charge. There is a debating .section and a musical section, while the dramatic section is putting up a performance early next month for the purpose of celebrating the opening of the association.49 words
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Article57 1927-08-17 8 The District Judge, Mr. N. D. Mud« sentenced a Chinese to six months rigorous imprisonment this morning for being in possession of a dagger at Tan Quee Lan Street yesterday. Another man arrested at the same time had a liiscl, 1 ut the District Judge did not think that this57 words
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Article66 1927-08-17 8 Shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday a Tamil Hindu was seen staggering at the junction of Albert and Waterloo Streets. He subsequently fell and expired. There was a wound at the back of the head and the police suspect foul play. A Chinese was found dead near Target Road yesterday afternoon66 words
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Article242 1927-08-17 8 Malay Impersonates The Sultan's Third Son. Six months' rigorous imprisonment was the sentence passed by the First Magistrate of Johore, Mr. F. C. Marshall, upon two Malays, Rejab and Mustaphn, who were found guilty of cheating and thereby inducing the delivery of property. According to the242 words
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Article180 1927-08-17 8 Financial Results of Past Year's Working. The report of the directors of McAlister and Co.. Ltd., states that the amount at the credit of profit and loss account for the year ended June 30, 1927, after allowing for depreciation in value of properties and stocks, directors' fees,180 words
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Article150 1927-08-17 8 A Busy Day For The Brigade. The Central Fire Station responded to two calls yesterday both of which entailed a good de.:l of hard work. The first call was received about 1 o'clock in the afternoon from Mill Lane, Kallang Road, near to Tan Kah Kee's150 words
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Article61 1927-08-17 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable dated August 16, their quotations Umiik in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber exchanges sales to-day 875 tons. August 35.20, September 35.30, October 35.30, November 35.40, December :!.">. mi. January 35.80, February 36 cents, March61 words
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Advertisement36 1927-08-17 8 EVERY TIN OF "EMBASSY" No. 77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES CONTAINS A COUPON COLLECTIONS OF WHICH ARE EXCHANGEABLE FOR VALUABLE PRESENTS i i;i obtained from British American Tofcatco Co., (Straits) Ltd. I In England) i'<>. Baa O. SINGAPORE.36 words
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Advertisement66 1927-08-17 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Comedy Drama HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE Featuring CONSTANCE TALMADGE and RONALD COLMAN. Another First National Comedy THE STRONG MAN Featuring HARRY LANGDON First Show at 7.30 THE SPORTING LOVER Featuring CONWAY TEARLE. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. THE RENAULT66 words
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Advertisement77 1927-08-17 8 On Other Pages. Pas Home Letter 2 Finance and CmumlM 7 Shipping md the Mails Meteorological Report 7 To-day's Share Market 7 Cable and Radio News 9 County Cricket Results 9 I. ft, P. Dinner I Sport News II Special Article on CnmiTon'x Highlands HI Educational Problems HI By Road77 words
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Article373 1927-08-17 9 Speaker's Casting Vote For Government. NO CONFIDENCE MOTION. Labour Adherence to The Treaty. [Mm tei.koram] London, August 16. Dublin The no-confidence motion in the Dail was defeated by TL' to 71, the Sneaker giving his casting vote against the motion. The Dail adjourned until October 11. Thp373 words
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Article94 1927-08-17 9 (.;iril);ildi to Return To Italy. [RECTER TELEGRAM] London. Augu>t 16. liidintti Garibaldi, «ho wai deport* from France la^t year on account of boi:; Ived in the Catalan arrived i:i Liverpool from Havana and Wl detained by order of the Home Ofiee. I is now announced that heReuter - 94 words
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Article63 1927-08-17 9 Soviet Propaganda .Methods Condemned. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Leadna. August 16. Stockholm The International »'<>• operative Ceagreaa, by a large majority, Mails' :i re-nluiiiiM condemning theSoviets' method* of propaganda as entirely opposed u> the rules of the cooperative alliance. M. Kissin and other Russian delegate! IL Krcjsky, Czechoslovakia, prior toReuter - 63 words
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Article51 1927-08-17 9 fREITKR TF.I.KGRAMI London. Augu.-i Rapid City li was reiterated at the Mimnu-r White House that further tv reduction will be pouible during next PreaUent Coolidge. however. felt th.it m of the cnit would 1> >tri -tly governed by the expenditure authorised Ly Congren during the51 words
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Article209 1927-08-17 9 British Aeroplane's Forced Landing. Part of MachineJ)etained By Chinese [REI'TER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, August 17. A British airman flying a Bristol biplane while practice-flying this morn- ig hud to make a landing on the Kiangan golf course outside the settlement iving to engine trouble. The Colonel209 words
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Article199 1927-08-17 9 End of Thirty Days HungerStrike. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London. August 16. New York: Importunities by his wife, coupled with an exhibition by the physician of the rubber tube used for forcibly feeding, caused Sacco to case his hunger strike. watched interestedly how the apparatus worked and finally tookReuter - 199 words
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Article77 1927-08-17 9 Three Machines Left Out Of Eight. [KEI.TER TELEGRAM] London, August 16. Oakland, < eliforaia Seven monoplanes in a non-stop Honolulu, competing for a first prise of $26,000 and a second prize of $10,000 offered fcj Mr. Dole, who is a pineapple merchant. One machine crashed atReuter - 77 words
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Article78 1927-08-17 9 No Question of Return To Germany. [rector telxgraw] I.,ni(lon, August M, 1.11 .1 Journal rtatat that according to information obtained from the Quai d'Ona] the question <>f nifunri»i the Krri id !i].niil;iti' n Totfo and the HI tn (Iciinany ha.~ never been r;:is I.|1 urtiii:il!\ or unofficially. The78 words
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Article60 1927-08-17 9 Induced to Forsake The Warpath. [hf.iter telegram] I. .R.don, August l'S. Lapas, Bolivia Thousands of Indians have n< w ban induced to forsake the warpath for normal pursuits. This we* dom to tl tion of Government 'lr. up.-. vhMh il believed to have averted :i general rising. The60 words
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Article145 1927-08-17 9 Mr. E. H. Gary's Probable Successor. Name of President Coolidg* Suggested. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, August Id New York According to the New York Times, the opinion in financial circles is that Mr. Nathan Miller, exGovernor of New York, will be chosen to succeed Mr. E. H. GaryReuter - 145 words
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Article76 1927-08-17 9 Evacuating North Bank Of Yangtse. Sun Chuan Fang's Troops Advance [XXI Ti:r. PAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, August 17 Keliable scurecs stats that the Southerners are rapidly evacuating the north bank of the Yangtse. All jur.ks have bee B removed to the south bank. Sun Chuan Fang's troops ere76 words
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Article197 1927-08-17 9 Agreement of the Chinese Community. [REI'TER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai. August 16. The Municipal Council has received a written assurance from Vu Yah Ching, head of ;he Chinese community, to the effect that the rates question was satisfactorily settled on Saturday, and the Federation of Street Unions197 words
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Article86 1927-08-17 9 A Shanghai Police Raid Recalled. [RILTEB FAB EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, August 16. The Dal Bank has been unsealed byorder of the provisional court, after the Russian manager hud been questioned by a Chinese magistrate concerning payment of very large sight bearer drafts from Hankow paid out in86 words
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Article68 1927-08-17 9 Industrialisation of Cities Discouraged. [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, August 16. Ro.T.e In order to prevent further industrialisation of the cities, Signor Mussolini intends forbidding the opening of new factories employing over a hundred men in cities of over 10,000 inhabitants. Rome Italy has decided to build six submarines.68 words
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Article223 1927-08-17 9 Views of an American Institute. India's Competition in Cotton Production. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, August 16. Williamstown, Massachusetts The question of revision of war debts was again discussed by the Institute of Politics. Mr. Hornaday, the New York scientists, advocated reduction of the French debt by two billions.Reuter - 223 words
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Article108 1927-08-17 9 Activity on the Polish Frontier. [trans-ocean service] lierlin. Aujtust lfi. Kovno The Polish frontier air activity is disturbing the Lithuanian Government. Meanwhile numerous alleged Polish spits have l>een captured and four have been .'en .diced to death so far. The coming Latvian and Lithuanian parleys at Kovno108 words
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Article128 1927-08-17 9 Round the World in 35 Foot Boat. [RELTER TELEGRAM] l^nndon, AuKust 1 >- After a voyage of 20.000 miles in two IJNUn in a foot tight r >n motor boat, Captain Thomas Drake, an Englishman naturalised as an American, arrived at Dover. He said he was makingReuter - 128 words
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Article62 1927-08-17 9 Mob Storm Prison In Panama. [keiter telegram] London, August 16. Panama Light deaths and other casualties are reported as a result of an attempt by a trenzied mob to storm a prison at Buenaventura in which was a man whom the crowd wanted to lynch. Sticks and stones62 words
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Article46 1927-08-17 9 Shanghai Defence Force Chief Of Staff [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, August 17 Viscount Gort, chief of staff to the Shanghai Defence Force is leaving for home by the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi, Lieut-Col. Haskard, of the East Yorks. will replace him.46 words
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Article24 1927-08-17 9 [UUTH TELEGRAM] London, Auprust 16. Ottawa Mr. Frederick Dolbeare has been appointed Counsellor of the United States Legation hare.24 words
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Article280 1927-08-17 9 Somerset Spring Surprise On Hampshire. Rain Prevents Completion Of Several Matches. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August Id Appended are results of BMtehei begun on Wednesday Rain interrupted play evei y where. There was no play in the match between Yorkshire and Kent at Bradford or in tli match between280 words
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Article79 1927-08-17 9 Question of the Amateur Status. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August Id Mr. Val Barker, president of the Amateur Boxing Association and secretary of tne International Amateur Boxing Federation, questioned rogsrdinz the Olympic committee's decision, said it mi Nftftin that citiiens of all nations who wen members of the federationReuter - 79 words
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Article58 1927-08-17 9 [REITER TEI.KGRAMI London. August 111. MOSCOW So far M aj'c reported killed sod injured through the earthquake in the Fergana district of Turkestan. Nearly 100 shocks were felt. Five hundred houses in the town of Namangan were destroyed. A government commission from Samarkand has proceeded to Xamangan58 words
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Article64 1927-08-17 9 [REUTER T"LEGRAM] I. indon, August 1 Siivla The Government have decided to levy a duty of lit annas a pound N five per cent, a-l valorem, whichever II tl.e higher, on cotton yarn. The present <Im'v i- ti.e per cent, ad valorem. It ha* also iH't.i decidedReuter - 64 words
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Article44 1927-08-17 9 [trans-ocean service] Berlin, August 16, The Bremen's pilots report that th motor worked excellently on tln-ir twenty two hours' flight. Junkers' are considering postponing the re-attempt at a trans-Atlantic flight until next year in view of the lateness of the season.44 words
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Article44 1927-08-17 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Kugby, August 16. The Labour Ministry announces that' the number of unemployed last week in Britain was 1,024,000. this is 1)5,000 less than in the previous week, when the number out of work was increased by ths public holiday.44 words
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Article241 1927-08-17 9 Many Road Improvements In Progress. WIDENING THE STRAND. Whole of Piccadilly Being 1 Kelaid. [lIKITlSII IMPERIAL tAMO.] Rugby, Aurn^i W. Several baportaal r<>:i<i im|»noisitli are in progress in London under th" direction of the Ministry of Transport. Ruililmu's whiili project into the Straml forming u awkward241 words
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Article513 1927-08-17 9 Chairman Discusses A (ireat .Mistake." At the fourth annual dinner of Ihe Incorporated Society Of Planters held at Runnymede Hotel. Penang, there were 166 preeent. .Mr. Campbell presided, having on his right the Hon. Mr. l'alph Scott, tin Re ideni Councillor. Alter the loyal toasi. the Chairman513 words
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Article281 1927-08-17 10 Calcutta Visitors v. Malays To-day. U.K. the Covernor (Sir Hugh Clifford) will be present at the Stadium this afternoon, when the ft tiffin imHsn team from alcutta will lie seen in a match against the Malay.-. His Excellency, with Lady Clifford, will also attend to-morrow's match between the281 words
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Article54 1927-08-17 10 Records in Irish Open Championship. I Reuter Telegram.] London. August 16. Portmarnock The Wai professional Nolan led the field with a ree-ord round "f TL' in the fast of two qualifying rounds for the Irish open championship. Melhom did 75. Nabhohs, who holed out the seventhReuter - 54 words
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Article206 1927-08-17 10 Sailing and Kowing Races On Saturday. The member! of the Royal Singapore Y.-M-t:t Club Will be at home Bt 4 p.m. OB Saturday, when the following interesting Programme will be carried out: Yachting: Open Race (or Lundon Cup. ItoHiiiK 1.30 Junior Sculls mile) 1.4.". Scratch Pairs i,206 words
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Article235 1927-08-17 10 Week-end Races. The Singapore Yacht Club open race [or the London Cup on Saturday will be oxer the usual I undon Cup course. The (lub Can. however, will lie in position, and yachts are to ross the usual starling line instead i f between the club and the lull235 words
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Article23 1927-08-17 10 Sn>ttl>h l^agu? Result. (Koutor Telegram] London, August 10. In s Rwl division {Scottish League match Celtic bent Kilmarnock by C—l.C —1.23 words
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Article842 1927-08-17 10 U. S. A. Davis Cup Team. [Reuter Telegram J London, August 16. Forest Hills: In the trials for the selection of the fourth United States Davis (up player Lott, conqueror of Lacoste, w«»s beaten by Hunter, Tilden's doubles partner. S.C.C. Tournament. Yesterday's results .1. Wilson and B. E. AblittReuter - 842 words
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Article74 1927-08-17 10 In the'final of the Mixed Doubles Handicap in the Yacht Club tournament yesterday Mrs. Owen Owen and G. M. Alford beat Miss V. Willis and D. C. Walmsley, 6—l, 6-0. The Men's Doubles Handicap final, L. F. Falls and H. W. Haines y. O. E. B 174 words
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Article1198 1927-08-17 10 From Batu Pahat To Malacca. By R. 1. H. Sidney, M.A., F.R.G.S. Malacca, August 13. I have now crossed the Batu Pahat aad Muar ferric: I good many times, and each time 1 set my teeth and hope that nothing will happen. They are nothing as1,198 words
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Article814 1927-08-17 10 Work in Malaya During Pas»t Year. In the course of his annual report on education in the F.M.S. for 1926, the Hon. Dr. R. 0. Winstedt writes The most interesting new development of the year was the opening of a Trade Mmol in Kuaia Lum.mr, for which the814 words
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Article681 1927-08-17 10 Prize Winners at the Memorial Hall. The Baby Show which has become an annual event of the health campaign carried out in Singapore, against the terrible condition-* at iimunitary living envisaged in an infantile death rate that is no credit to prosperous Malaya, was begun this morning681 words
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Article198 1927-08-17 10 Colonial Delegation Returning To England. As we announced in our issue of August X, a trade delegation consisting of Sir Archibald Boyd Carpenter, Lieut.Col. Alfred Hacking, D.S.O. (secretary c:f the Society of Motor Manufacturers), and Mr. Alan Fenn, have been touring Australia and New Zealand for five months198 words
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Article47 1927-08-17 10 Red Hot Tires, an automobile comedy featuring Patsy Ruth Miller and Monte Blue is being shown at the Surma. In the first show is Richard Talmadge in Let's Go, and there are several short pictures in addition. There will b_matinees of different pictures on Saturday and Sunday.47 words
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Article1815 1927-08-17 10 Possibilities of the High Ranges of Malaya. By A. B. Milne. Forty-two years ago. in 18M, the late William Cameron, a Government surra) >r, reported the discovery in Puhang or "a sort of vortex in the mountains, whin "for I '!< area we h;:v.- untie slope*1,815 words
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Letter178 1927-08-17 11 Tv the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A short time ago you were good ii;ou.,'h to allow me space in your corresl/i.i clt'iue columns to rrake a preliminary unnuuncenieiit regarding a proposed ten.:big club. tour readers wQI perhaps be interest M 10 learn that the response178 words
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Article147 1927-08-17 11 Brutally Attacked in Hong Kong. The wife of a European was brutally murdered by two Chinese at a lonely spot ;:bout a miie beyond the Shjukiwan tram terminus Hong Kon-J at 8.45 p.m. on August •>. I She WH Mrs. C. McKay, wife of Mr. l McKay,147 words
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Article258 1927-08-17 11 European's Evidence in Support Of Alibi. Witnesses cited by the accused were examined a: the proceedings yesterday afternoon in the preliminary enquiry nto the charge- of murder against eight .-:kh taxi men in connection with the death of Kalamlah Shah, following an ;:l!egexl attack by tht258 words
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Advertisement181 1927-08-17 11 THE STEM PIANO Is the instrument of the immortals and is used by all eminent Musicians to-day. Come in, we will be pleased to demonstrate this superb instrument. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. IT. j COLD STARTING HEAVY OIL ENGINES '12 8.H.P.— 500 B.H.P. Embody the following features:181 words
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Advertisement296 1927-08-17 11 Raffles Hotel TEA DANCE Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINER DANSANT At which the following artists will appear Miss TANIA SVETLANOVA and Mr. ALEXANDER SALNIKOFF PREMIER BALLET DANCERS FROM SHANGHAI BATIK GRILL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. ORCHESTRAL. CONCERT Every Monday,296 words
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Article2079 1927-08-17 12 Proposed Alteration in Racing Dates. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, August 9. In Bangkok we have 23 days racing ir. the course of a year, 11 days at the Royal Turf Club of Siam and 12 days at tht Royal Bangkok Sports Club. The reason for the2,079 words
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Advertisement200 1927-08-17 12 fwHITEAWAYS Have Just Unpacked a Big Shipment of LADIES HATS Suitable for the SEPTEMBER RACES These include Models, White and Coloured Felts, Untrimmed Crinoline, Leghorns, Readyear Straws and Crinolines, Childrens and Maids Ready-to-Wear Straws and a big selection of Flowers for Evening Wear. ALL MARKED AT SALE PRICES WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW200 words
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Advertisement149 1927-08-17 12 U6 matcA£e&s !ILqIIAL;TY FRAMROZs IAERATEP I^VATERS^ ZEISS REFLECTOR LAMPS AND FLOODLIGHTS Maximum l^Br Indoor or Efficiency and Economy. \W Sole Distributing .Vynts M. Wiseman Co. (Eastern) Ltd. (Incorporated 115-119-A, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. mt eww *e*n/Mt*r co. ua. iondon. hums ni w rome Fixes the Hair and contains no Grease.149 words
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Article1138 1927-08-17 13 Uncle Tim's Cabin. An An.'rl'l-Aiiiti-H-an Unris) in irclanil once confessed that he ha.l never heard of Tim Healy. Governor-General d thi Irish Free Slate. "My old dad," he said, "UMd to vu*i those damned kndlords r'ght and left, but well, this guy boats me. Who is1,138 words
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Article40 1927-08-17 13 \V. art- thinking of installing: an < lectric washer," the hausewife told her luundrtfts. "So we won't ne?d you any mnn- Very good, ma'am," nhe answered, "but you cant get any goftip <ul X n trlectric wanner."40 words
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Advertisement274 1927-08-17 13 ECONOMY RELIABILITY LONG LIFE ~WfE^ Morris Cow Icy .m^^^^^k'Ms^^^^ 4- Seatcr 4 Ooo^ Prices from $*****1 9 65O MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. SOLE AGENTS IN MALAYA. For New Strength in every case of Weakness Hall's Wine builds up strength. It makes ti.e bl<io<l rich and ff<-<ls tin- iu;r\CN. You must be274 words
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Advertisement519 1927-08-17 13 THE STRAITS TIMES .1. M ••■<-*"* ■*)>■' Vloney Changer. Adelphl n«i«l Monty Changer, Europ» Uut«l <iui,^, l^iaaj'i K.iiif. ii i. Honey Chnnßcr. U.jf«l Vi%i. Wij» telly ft «'Mh I. id K«if<. I.. Federal Rubber Stamp To. R.il.. fi.e. *o4 Tank Road Station Peter Chong, Baffles Place. G. H. Kiat ft519 words
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Advertisement2021 1927-08-17 14 Assets over $7,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Companies2,021 words
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Advertisement298 1927-08-17 14 rw Wat BEST ROLLER wTyTV^%F LO U R Wg r*%^ NOTICE is hOTsJbf Kiven that the abc.v,- ton Tr ..I,- Marks ar<- the property of MITSI'I BUSBAN KAISIIA UNITED a Company incorporated in Japan »n<l are used by them in respect of WHEAT FLOUR imported bj them into the Straits298 words
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Advertisement240 1927-08-17 15 3,385 MILES IN 79 HOURS 55 MINUTES San Francisco to New York Record beaten. Car driven by a man 53 years of age. CHRITSLER j^C ~J\ CHRYSLER Borneo Motors, Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) Singapore, Malacca, Scrcmban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. CITROEN ssl THE BEST LORRY TO BUY IS CITROEN240 words
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Advertisement316 1927-08-17 15 THE GROSSLEY SIX 18—50 HORSE POWER. The Crossley Six is a car of rapefb quality and fir* rk. Its design is advanced, yet proved by every test. Its pel formance arouses enthusiasm in the moat critica] motorii remarkable for its smooth, silent power. It makes light v ot a mile316 words
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Advertisement476 1927-08-17 16 By Specif I Appointment to H.M. tfce Kins of Siam. WCEMENT BRICKS HOLLOW Eutd. 1872. DLULIVu WV^VTr^Q'jr\|yr|^C\ of different sizes, of Splendour and Value (jem ink pearl Elkayes Concrete Works, NECKLACES 40, high street. JEWELLERY and SIIVfR WARE LEARN LANGUAGES i I (77S SJ till Wi t k *1 ht476 words
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Advertisement1591 1927-08-17 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID charges for Wanta, For Sale, To Lst, ate., In ordinary cloaa aat type farerago six words to Una) are. Per line Ona insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five inn. $1.00, six ma. $1.13 ten ma. $1.40,1,591 words
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Advertisement266 1927-08-17 16 C* I ChinO k/lllC*OlllilJ(> W^ Mttl/iaO &I/CS) Ja'^^wwr DURING THE NEXT miwr/"*. 11TT1T-IWTTI TWO WEEKS i- HTTR \jr UIR y|| t Clearance .^sssV sM a* ksssssl fn nT WALt avgust is to AL'trL'ST SI Oddments to be cleared for next for nothing RFfiARDIFSS OF f/)ST BARGAINS IN FURNITURE, -J=L OF266 words
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Advertisement394 1927-08-17 16 The Real Round-the-World For EUROPE. CANADA. THE VXITEI) STATES OK AMERICA, II XII \N Islands, JAPAN. KOKKA. CHINA, SIBERIA. RUB3IA, MOROCCO. TI'KKEY. HOLY LAND, BCYPT, SI'EZ, INDIA, BIRMAII, STRUTS BRTTU MKNTB. JAV\. si MATRA, BORNEO, SIAM CAMBOKIA. (OCIIIN <lIIV\. I'llll lI'I'INK ISLANDS. Preparation for the How to (io I Trip394 words
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