The Straits Times, 25 April 1931
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Title Section38 1931-04-25 1 The Straits Times [ISTABUSHID NIAELT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. APRIL 25, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement264 1931-04-25 1 SINGAPORE 78. CECIL ST. CTHONK BIBD. ~r I 6.15 Tonijrht *.15 I CYRIL MAUDE GRUMPY I A Paramount Picture J Phone 5261-5262. -«j- \V^^^\ I y/^ >y '< f I >^\'| I \/ffiuy) I v "Have you a corkscrew, Philip IVe just found a bottle of Worthington" I RELIABLE. ECONOMICAL.264 words
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Advertisement193 1931-04-25 1 Aiv^-PHJi^,,. NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED. Eight-day travelling clocks in folding leather cases. A much larger selection than ever before and at lower prices. Round, square and rectangular shapes with luminous or gilt figures and hands, in assorted Morocco, Pigskin, real Seal, Python snake, Kalimangsa snake, golden Crocodile and Crocodile flamme193 words
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Advertisement25 1931-04-25 1 S ill m .Tl Jj j -at 1 s j I 6.15 Yoittjtht W« I CYRIL MAUDE i "GRUMPY" j A Paramount I'irturr. Phone 5261-5262.25 words
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Advertisement534 1931-04-25 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. KASHMIR 9,000 May 2 RANPUBA 16,600 May 16534 words
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Advertisement592 1931-04-25 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Jun* 3 4 KATORI MARU 10,000 Jun* 18 19 1 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 2 3 YASUKUNI592 words
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Advertisement442 1931-04-25 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELI BOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by th* well- known steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and I the s.s. MANGOLA (3,362 tons) Cargo only, j I The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest442 words
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Advertisement582 1931-04-25 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated In Denmark.) TtHepho-.e 1323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE I To GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leav. S'por* Penanr. M.s. SKI.ANDIA Apr. 28 Apr. 30 I n,.». LALAMJIA Apr. 29 May 1 < m.s. MEONIA May 20 May 22 m.s. BORINGIA June 10 June582 words
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Advertisement525 1931-04-25 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. Incorporated in England.) RKGI'LAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBUBG.525 words
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Advertisement574 1931-04-25 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam.) BANGKOK COASTING SEKVICB for Kretay, Trengganu, K. .untan, llangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Banaon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpen and Bangkok. Arrival. Departur* VALAYA Apr. 26 Apr. IS PRACHATIPOK May I May I SUDDHADIB May I Th* steamers are fitted throughout with574 words
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Advertisement412 1931-04-25 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WA: ii. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. San Francisco and Los Angeles. S.S. QOLOCN MOUNTAIN sails from Hone Ko«S May 0 S.S. GOLDEN TiHE sails412 words
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Advertisement524 1931-04-25 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dhxd AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES, NEW 70RK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. ADAMS Apr. 27 Apr. 80 May 2 PRES. HARRISON May 11 May 14 May 16 IRES. HAYES May 25 May524 words
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Advertisement701 1931-04-25 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. llnvorporalvi in Kn>;ian:l) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger a:.4 Frclcht Services to UNITED KIMGDGM AND CONIINENT Via Ports and Surz Canal. OUTWAKUS. To HONG KONU, SHANGHAI and JAPAN Steamer. Due Spore s.s. CITY OF BATAVIA May 10 s.s. CITY OF CORINTH June U HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF701 words
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Advertisement350 1931-04-25 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE SUIRCANTILE BANK OF LNDIA. LTD. ilneorr orated ia Eadaad) Oapiul Auihwi.ed ta •a.000,000 Capital Subscribed >. LMM.OUO Reserve Fund and Rest 1,866,845 Capital paid up lJttQftQO HOARD OF DIRKTOKJi J. M. Ryrle, Eeq. i Ckaimaa. P. R. Chalmers, Eeq, Charles J. Hambro, Ec«, J. U. Robinson, Esq,350 words
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Advertisement640 1931-04-25 3 NEDEKLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Nether!atid» Trading Soe<ety (LtMbtiahM A*.ai»re~M ikMJ PAID DP OAPIfAI II M.OM.OM (akeat *«,«»,00«) STATUTORY SXSXRVB FUND n. 48,018,008 (akeut M.555.000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND "S-GRAVENHAGE HEAD AGENCY IS BATAVIA. BRANCHES I Bandoeng WelUTreden Rangoon Bandjermasin Koia-Radja Semarang* Bombay (Acheen) Shanghai Calcutta640 words
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Advertisement472 1931-04-25 3 NEDERLANDSCH LNDISCHE HANDELS&ANK, N.V. «*iaallahe4 IMS «t AjMtu-tfajr Authorised Capital Ulda. 100,000.000 (aooal flaMMew) Paid ap Capital Qlds. 65,00C,0u0 (ab.ut «4,60U,000 Reserves C'lda. 28,18/, 97 (abeat MMN HKAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM BRANCH OFFICES THE UAGUE, COTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCRBt i BATAVT4 1 Head Office in Duxtk t»»« BMaVIM KOBE: Head Ofticc for472 words
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Advertisement841 1931-04-25 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 26 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 a.m. on the day of issue. A fee of 25 cents841 words
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Advertisement900 1931-04-25 4 BOARD—RESIDENCE WELL FUR. double room, including board vacant. 403, Straits Times. No. 7 St. Tho-nas Walk, rooms to let, all conveniences. Apply within. ROAST PIGEON A red currant jelly is a ta;ty dish. You will ?et many such at No. 2 Lloyd Road. Vacancy now. Enquire 5 p.m. "SCOTIA," No.900 words
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Advertisement464 1931-04-25 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET. TO LET FLAT, Amber Mansions. Apply personally, Singapore Building Corp., 64, Market Street. TO LET, beautifully situated tea aide bungalow. Electric light, water, bathing pagar and part use of tennis court. Low rental. Apply personally, EsUte Trnst Agencies (1»27) Ltd. TO LET, furnished bungalow, 75, Grange464 words
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Advertisement443 1931-04-25 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. 1 OFFICES TO LET, ÜB, Batcery goad, 2nd floor. Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. TO LET, OFFICES at 4, Prince Street, top foor and No. 22, Raffles Place. Apply Koa Chew Kee. 129. Killirev Road. TO LET, ground floor, 7S, Cecil Street, also offices in PUrile Street.443 words
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Advertisement696 1931-04-25 4 FOR SALE. EVE. 7, ORCHARD RD., SALE- For one week only. Hats, Dresses, Golf Stockings, etc. FOR QUICK SALE, cheap, complete household furniture, including nursery. Apply 35, dalmoial Road. FOR SALE, cheap, complete household furniture, owner going on leave. To let nice bungalow annly 154, Cairnhill Road or phone 4921.696 words
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Advertisement856 1931-04-25 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE SINGAPORE MARINK I\M KAMK ASSOCIATION. THE KIKE INSI KAN; X ASStH I \TiOX OF MAI..U A. MOTOR INsntAM X 4MM I ATION OF MAI..UA. The Offices oi' Ka*btn <>f the above ciations will i.c closed for transaction if business on Tuesday, Iprll 28, 1031, being Public Holiday.856 words
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Advertisement339 1931-04-25 5 Raffles Hotel 'TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER and DANCE. Monday, 27th, Wednesday, 29th April and Friday, May Ist at 6.30 p.m. The Kelvey Dancers Fashion Parade ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS. N. NATHANSON'S Sea View Theatre. OPEN AiiMAIKIES OPENIAG NIGHT Postponed until SATURDAY, MAY 2. ADMISSION $1. NO CONCESSION TICKETS. THE EUROPE HOTEL339 words
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Advertisement649 1931-04-25 5 AUCTION NOTICES IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 91 of 1930. In the matter of the estate settled by Cheang Hong Lim by virtue of his will dated December 30. 1891. Between YEO TIANG ANN and LIM HF.AN CHENG NEO, Plaintiffs, and,649 words
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Advertisement478 1931-04-25 5 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold Singapore properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Sen? A Co.'s ialeroom. No. 30, Chulia Street on Wednesday, Apr. 29, 19S1 at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land situate at Jalan Datoh, Singapore, area 15,518 iq. ft. Lot 2. Valuable freehold land478 words
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Advertisement538 1931-04-25 5 FOR POWER OR LIQHTIINO HEJMLE.Y Cable Has No Superior Large Stocks Of All Sizes Available From The SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA SINGAPORE, I re "**l KUALA LUMPUR IENGINE WORKS LTD) Lsa IPOH. Tel. No. 5471 (4 lines). AUCTION NOTICE STATE OF JOHORE IN THE COURT OF THE JUDGE AT JOHORE538 words
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Advertisement446 1931-04-25 5 TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTICE TENDERS will be received at th<> Resident Councillor's Office, up to noo« •< May 1."., l'.cil, for the following works Construction of two men's barrack rooms, latrine and bath for Aalatifs, storr anil < antalwr'l ruarters. lutriiufor Europeans, hath houso for Europeans, lounge and canteen. Officers' quarters.446 words
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Article1292 1931-04-25 6 1,500 Year Hiatus. PRACTICE AS OLD AS CIVILISATION. When, in October, 1U27, an attempt was made to ascertain the number of people in the Turkish Republic, then, if we exclude the abortive attempt made in 1907, the occasion saw the taking of the first census in1,292 words
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Article495 1931-04-25 6 Many Subjects Touched On at Annual Meeting, Shanghai, Apr.' 10. A disclosure that the British Chamber of Commerce in .Shanghai has recently addressed a' cable, to responsible authorities in London, strongly urging that an attempt be made to secure international action for the stabilisation of silver495 words
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Article759 1931-04-25 6 Two-Seater Autogiros To; Be Built. A British aeroplane capable of takingoff and landing in a fair-sized garden is to be brought within reach of .the private owner during the summer. It is the de Havilland autogiro, a helicopter type of aeroplane with horizontal rotating vanes,759 words
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Article110 1931-04-25 6 Sweeping Decree from The Vatican. A solemn Decree protesting against so-called sexual education of youth has been issued by the Supreme Congregation of the Holy Office. The message draws attention to the methods of the Church in conveying such knowledge to youth. The Decree declares harmful all110 words
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Article74 1931-04-25 6 Programme of drills up to and for week endinjr Apr. 26 Saturday, Apr. 25, 2 p.m., Bukit Timab fiange, "B" Companv. Table "B" 4 p.m.. Piftlap Camp, 1st Bn. S.S.V.R, 1st Bn. Officers and N.C.Os. Sunday, Apr. 26, 7 a.m., Farrer Range, S.V.R.A., Inter-port Practice 7 a.m.. Drill74 words
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Advertisement476 1931-04-25 6 ox few \B mf CINE CAMERAS M i FILM PACK! amt-Fiun S PI-ATES OOLOUI PI ATF.S i X-RAY MATKRIAI. PAPERS PROJECTORS CHEMICALS i from a ALL FIRST CLABB S PUOTO STOKKS. o FOR PERFECT RESULTS THE MODERN WAY TO CLEAN YOUR FLOORS JOHNSON'S wax will quickly and easily polish your476 words
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Miscellaneous194 1931-04-25 6 Today's Crossword Puzzle. m—.m 37 33 IJJI 34 !S3 X sfc "57 5i ill P^li 55 fe>y?: S^_ a^i (CLUES.) ACROSS. !J- Cultivators of cardcns IT. Blood-vessel I. Squdron 18. Withdraw fi] Happens 1!) Fcn>"lc relations lo! Exclaim ;ii;uiii>t Leave undone 11. Declare Inclined l> Gully :i Kcclesinatical mcetinj; 13.194 words
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Advertisement167 1931-04-25 7 Last Day TodayMATIiSEE AT 3 EVEMMG 6.15 AND 9.15. Final Screenings of— DAZZLING ELISSA LANDI IN BODY and SOUL with CHARLES FARRELL FOX PICTURE Tomorrow at 3, 6.15 and 9J.S Opening al the Matinee. m fa aB B\ri^ GEORGE O'BRIEN pA\mM s MARION LESSING rn|Mip and a gallant crew of167 words
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Advertisement248 1931-04-25 7 C I? J;- a< 6 :^j^^ "We create others imitate MATINEE TODAY AT 3.15 CHILDREN HALF-PRICE 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 One of the Finest Pictures of the Year! POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT with England's Greatest Character Actor CYRIL MAUDE in Paramount 's brilliant adaptation of his world-famous play GRUMPY Don't miss248 words
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Advertisement224 1931-04-25 7 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Saturday Sunday— 25th. 26th J| April. HHgj Commencing at Matinee 3.15 p.m. j| BB Daring but truthful Seldom a picture so Eflj ■I sensational in its disclosures of marriage and divorce. See this love drama of the screen's exquisite LJ NORMA SHEARER M B THE DIVORCEE Q224 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article492 1931-04-25 8 Complying with Sea Safety Convention. An installation of the latest type of Willett Bruce control apparatus by tha Maritime Signal Co.. Ltd., Liverpool, ha* just Jven completed and despatched for the new Cie Gle. Transatlantiquct Itwiiir Colombie, now building at m| Havre. It consists of mechanism492 words
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Article99 1931-04-25 8 Rescues Chinese Adrift In Water-Logged Sampan. While on her way here from Muar the u. Jeruntut. a small coasting vessel picked up a Chinese who was adrift in a water- logged sampan off Sulatan Shoal. The man was handed over to the authorities on the shin's arrival yesterday.99 words
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Article76 1931-04-25 8 Ruifby, Apr. M. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam Athens Bombay Is. 5 13-l(fd Merlin 20.11 Brus-scls 34.96, Bucharest 817. iiio :i 2;l-;J2. Buenos Aires 36 9-16. ("openhairen 18.16Vi. Geneva 25.23'*. HelsinpforK IS 3 1 w°, n(r Kontr 1H<> Lisb °n 108^5. Madrid iv.!.,. Milan UM%, Monte Video 32'. Nor York76 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article295 1931-04-25 8 British Radiostat and Its Development. The British Radiostat Corporation in its latest progress rpnort, which is supplemental to that of July 16 last, suvs that in respect of the latest form "Stenode" broadcast receiver— a "single control" instrument with power of selectivity far in advance of any other295 words
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Article228 1931-04-25 8 Trained Intelligence Essential. Sir Francis Goodenough, addressing the Cial Trade Luncheon Club at the Hotel Mctropolc on Mar. 23, said that the trouble n regard to the scllini end of the business in the coal trade, as in so many industries, was that the men at the ton228 words
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Article179 1931-04-25 8 Singapore, Apr. 25. Gambicr 11.50 a (Cube No. 1 unpicked).. 15.00 Copra .',:,<' mixed r ,.2O Sago flour, Sarawak 1.95 white Ptfptr :iu.oo Black Pcpp«r 20.50 Pearl Skgo 6.26 H •mall pearl 6% medium pearl 8.00 Bice, Slam No. 1 SI62.00 Saigon No. 1 £151.00 Kane .n No. 1179 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article444 1931-04-25 8 Issue Val. iM. Buyers. Seller.. £1 £1 A<am Kumbang 20/- 22/6 n 11 AMtnl Malay 18/6 21/- Aycr Hitam Tin 13/- 12 tl £1 Banjrrin Tin IS/- 14 1 1 Butane Padunjr 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.37 H 0.42 hi 1 1 Bukit Arantr 0.35 0.40 tl444 words
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Article256 1931-04-25 8 Val. I'd. Bayers. Sellers. 2 2 Ate. Brick Ords. 1.90 2.10 2 2 Alex. Brick I'refi. 2.17H 2.22 V4 a £1 lint. Am. Tobacco 4.0.0 4..V0 1 1 Central Engine O.S2V4 0.37H LOO ."in Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pr»f. 17/9 18/3 d256 words
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Article129 1931-04-25 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 106 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 par Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 red. 1965 $1,000,000 96 par129 words
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Article375 1931-04-25 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatl's quotations. Today's Prict Frascr Lyall A Co. Evatt Allonhv ($1) 0.75 0.90 0.80 0.90 Alur Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.70 O.6.", 0.75 A. Hituin ($1) 0.X0 1.00 1.00 1.10 A. Kuning ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.16 0.25nom. A. Malay ($2) 0.90 1.15 0.90375 words
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Article262 1931-04-25 8 Lower Grain Movements Lessen Earnings. The full report of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, shows net earnings of $38.24e,r,:,K. compared with $13,144,543. Working expenses, including taxes, amounted to 78.80 per cent, of the gross earnings, and the net earnings to 21.14 per rent, as compared with 79.43 per262 words
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Article121 1931-04-25 8 Satui.lay. April H. Ship* «lon«§lde the Wharrea or expccU4 to irrlif. East Wharf Nil. Bntraae. Main Wharf C.rato 18 Talma IS 3 Kinta, Trier II I Medusa 10 Surpedon \i Tantalus 7 3 Empire Dock Teiresius 1(0 3 I'enrith Castle SI 3 I'angkor 111 :j Iii a-aiilvillv121 words
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Article117 1931-04-25 8 The Tcluk Piah Rubber Estate (1914) harvested a crop of 300,000 Ib. during the year ended Dec. 31 (against 308.100 Ib. in MM), which realised an average price equivalent to 4.70 d. per lb., landed London (against U.:ild.i. The accounts show a loss of £868. which reduces117 words
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Article31 1931-04-25 8 Accounts of Kuala Kangsar Plantations to Oct. 31 show net loss of £7.056 (against profit of £20,778). Debit £697 forward (against credit of £6368 brought la). (Previous year dW. 4 p.c).31 words
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Article608 1931-04-25 8 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL, 3rd Sunday after Easter, April 26, 1931, 7 a.m.. Holy C'omn. 7.30 a.m.. Matins 8 a.m., Holy Comr.. I Choral) 10 a.m., Sunday School at It Andrew's School 5.30 p.m.. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon Holy Comn. on Mon., Wed. and Friday at 8 a.m., Tues.,608 words
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Article221 1931-04-25 8 April 25. SELLING. Lf.ndon, 4 months' ticht 2 :i Zl -J London, :t months' sight 2/J 13 IS London, fiO days' sight I/J 2r> II Lorn'mi, 30 days' sight 2 3 3 t London, demand 2 23 VI iniHlnn, T.T. 2/3 11 16 Lyons und Paris, demand 1430221 words
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Article27 1931-04-25 8 From China and Manila, by President Adams, due at Singapore daylight on Monday. From China and Japan, by Yuensang, due at Singapore daylight on Tuesday.27 words
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Article91 1931-04-25 8 The directors of the Caledonian In«urance Company have resolved to allot the i l!"v inu reversionary bonuses in FMpoct f>r full year's premium paid during the triennium 1928-30: (1) To the whole of the life participating policies in force on Dec. 21, lli.tO. at the rate of £291 words
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Article126 1931-04-25 8 Today. South-East Borneo (Ulinj<«-> 3 p.m. Bcngkalis and Bagan Si-Api-Api (Toboali) 4 p.m. Rhio, Billiton, Java, South-West Sumatra, South-East Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly an Lansberge 1 p.'ii. Pladjoe and Palembang iPalopo) I p.m. Tembilanan and Indragiri (Rokan) 4 p.m. Philippine Islands and China (Trier) 4126 words
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Article44 1931-04-25 8 m Khylier Jan Pieterizoon Coen Hal or ran Takliwa Athos II Christiaan Huygcns 8'pore I ondon Left Arrd. Mar. 20 Apr. 11 Mar. 20 Apr. 11 Mar. 27 Apr. 14 Mar. 26 Apr. IS Mar. 26 Apr.20 Apr. 2 Apr. 'Si44 words
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Article88 1931-04-25 8 KINTA, Brit, 501) tons, from penang 16-4, for Pen»ng 27-1. PANGKOR, Brit., 678 tons, from Lumut 24 I, for Lumut 27-4. PLEASANTVILLK, Norw.. 2.7411 t..ns. from Batavia 24-4, for Zamboanga. Philippine Islands 27-4. RYUI MARU, Jap.. 3.391 tons, from BakitO 25-4, for B. I'ahat 2H-4. RAUB. Brit.. 57388 words
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Article20 1931-04-25 8 The Dutch air mail which closed in Singapore on Apr. 1(J was delivered in London on Apr. '■!•'>.20 words
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Advertisement20 1931-04-25 8 OXYGEN DISSOLVED ACETYLENE FOR WELDING AND CUTTING PURPOSES Phone NlOO3. ,r, r The FAR EAST OXYGEN A ACETYLENE Co., ud\20 words
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Advertisement285 1931-04-25 8 Malayan Motor Guide. We rejret very much to inform nil our readers that there baa hrrn an important omission and a glaring error in the Lubrication Section of the Malayan Motor Guide which an- follows Page US. The Story of Mobiloil is a contribution l>; Messrs. Vacuum Oil Co. and285 words
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Miscellaneous198 1931-04-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday. April 23. H. W. 1.49 a.m., 8 ft. 1 in., 4.30 p.m., 6 ft. Y.M.C.A. Swimming Carnival, Fort Canning Road, 4 p.m. Sunday. April 26. H. W. 2.50 a.m., 7 ft. 6 in., 6.23 p.m., 6 ft. 2 ia. Monday Aprii. 27. H. W. 4.26198 words
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Article179 1931-04-25 9 No Interest Little Business Passing. RUBBER IMPROVES SLIGHTLY. fliy Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday, 1U a.m. Today's Prices Kuiiiii-r. 9 DMtl per Hi. Tin, IM U.ns at |M per pit ul. Yesterday's Prim Kiihhcr, London 2 15-16d., up l-16d. New Yarfc, 6 cts., up et. Market Tone179 words
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Article491 1931-04-25 9 i uthrif and <'"., Lt<l., report under dato Apr. a* fellows T!ic markat has pursued a d wnward trend daring the week, but this morning :i iligfatly Brmer tone ll reported f i..i!> i.oniliin and Now York. Then- is really no strength in the present position, and the491 words
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Article107 1931-04-25 9 Taipinc Tin (lirst h.-lfi. \o. 1 dredge: L'"S piculs. HIT hours, -10.000 j:uds. North Taiping Tin (flrst half' 210 piculs, :n:i hours. i&MO yard* Bataaf Pndnnir < first half i.— No. 2 dredge: J'jo plmls, L'x-l hour SUM yards. Nu. 2 iln-div rtupind fur MM i):iy 1 14107 words
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Article87 1931-04-25 9 The accounts of the Lr.vnnt Rubber Company for IttO show n loss of £2,532 (compared with n profit of £2.160 for 1D2»I. uiruinst which is piacad i'-ii:> broupht in and £1,554 transferred from taxation naan*, leaving debit of fITi to be carried forward. The prvftrencc dividend m paid87 words
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Article91 1931-04-25 9 During 1U30 the Johore River Rubber PUatationi harvested a crop of 769,000 Ib. i;iirrunst TttfiM Hi. during 1929). of which 744,104 Ib.. including- the stock brought in from the previous year, were sold, and the balutui' or 1.11.102 11)., which remained in stoc-W <>n Dmmkn 31 has91 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article1360 1931-04-25 9 Can They Control Tide Of Credit (By Dr. T. E. Gregory, Professor of Banking, I n \ersit> of I^ondon.) The view that the cure for trade depression lies in the hands of the banking community rests upon two pillars In the first place, it is true,1,360 words
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Article60 1931-04-25 9 Tone of Market Quii-t. Lateit Cable London Spot Sheet 2 U.-lCd. per Ib New York Spot Sheet C. cents 6 per 1b. t.S.S. equal to London Standard Itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot May June July-Sept. .Oct.-Dec. Buy ts. 9 9V1 M 9 '4 10% Seller60 words
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Article180 1931-04-25 9 Attempt to Secure Uniform Laws. The information department of the League of Nations has now issjed a report of the International Conference for the Unification of Liwu on Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes and Cheques, which sat from Feb. 23 to Mar. 19, under the presidency of M.180 words
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Article469 1931-04-25 9 Official List of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices, cents per catty where not otherwise stated, prevailing at the Singapore markets on Apr. 24, an furnished by thi» Food and Market Inspector Meat. Beef steak (round' 48 per cntty, beef stew or curry 45, pork, lean 55,469 words
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Article158 1931-04-25 9 Potash Company Secures Boring Rights. Following upon the cnnounccmcnt that the Burbach Pota;h Company has acquired an extensive interest in German oilfields, comes the announcement that the Wintcrshall A.G., another lending German potash company, has acquired the boring rights over considerable territory in the neighbourhood of Mulhsuscn, Thurinjria,158 words
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Article703 1931-04-25 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES MAR. 25. Ahieo (£1) V 4; Allagar (2/) 1/; Amherst (2/) /9; Anglo-Malay (£1) 'A; Ayer Kuniii:r (£1) 2a/ 1 32; H.-u.'an Serai (£1) V< Bahru (2/) 2/3; Bantcng (£1) H; Batanjt Consolidated (2.) /6; Batu Caves (£1) V 4; Batu Matang (2/)703 words
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Article1082 1931-04-25 9 W. T. Hart - International Action Needed. (By W. T. Hart, B. Com Explanations of our prolonged and intense adverse trading conditions are as diverse as conceptions of female beauty among the different peoples. There is, nevertheless, a considerable disposition to blame an alleged shortage or mal-distribu-tion of gold. The1,082 words
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Article815 1931-04-25 9 Cape Gold Conies To London. GILT-EDGED STOCKS FIRMER. (From Our Own Correfpomlent.) London, Mar. M. The outstanding event of the week, and one that had a cheerful influence in all markets, was the securing liy tha Bank of England of half-a-million of Capo gold in the open815 words
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1043 1931-04-25 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1931. BANKERS TO THE RESCUE. In an article which appeared in this column on April 10, stressing the importance cf Mr. Mcntagu Norman's visit to America, rcfeience was made to thy rtea.ii'.y growing belief that the most hoeful direction in which to look1,043 words
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Article1236 1931-04-25 10 WILL EUROPE RETURN TO MONARCHY The Marquis de Vion, Senaj tor of France, views life with a detachment which he attributes to hit advanced age. He has read much and seen witch and though, perhaps, his views arc rather oldfashioned they are none the. less interesting for that. In thin1,236 words
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Article356 1931-04-25 10 The death took place on Apr. 14 of the Maharaja of Idar. Mr. Justice Whitley, wires our Penang correspondent, has arrived and taken up residence in the judge's bungalow, MacAlister Road. Mr. Horace W. Raper has been appcinted to be chairman of the Board of Visiting Justices356 words
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Article734 1931-04-25 10 FHEW It is definitely annoying to contemplate that whili> we in BfagapoM arc ■■weltering in the heat of the pn .nt month, few, but fortunate, iv.-uii :it at Cmmtob'I Highlands and Fraser's Hill are experiencing unusually cold weather. According to the weather report tamed from the734 words
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Advertisement210 1931-04-25 10 HANG-PAINTED LAMP SHADES. —^~>^-w^ A NEW shipment of hand racfttolxazzcnxa^ painted shades for table j' £l iCifP^ an^ P ent ant am P s has just ,^JIv3 *H2> LARGE shades for standard Prices $5.50 to $30.00. No. J. SiUC ffor beta tablp and hint lumps) in a large ■<' T*'\210 words
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Advertisement117 1931-04-25 10 i! so MEAR5 I; 3 eJper' £MCE You buy safely when you purchase Sterling Silver and ElectroPlated ware from U. S. DE SUVA AND BROS. JEWELLERS AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS •1, HIGH 8TKRT, 8INGAPOBB. T«L Sllrabro*.- PkOM «5<». IMMMMIMM «IM>» Cjiclody '*y[ is your A Best Bet PLAY all *0 the117 words
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Advertisement40 1931-04-25 10 BUY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising: that is offered to the Straita Times is accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard readers' interests and ALL advertisers using tie Straits Times are, to the best of our knowledge, THOROUGHLY RELIABLE,40 words
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155 1931-04-25 11 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE INSOLVENCY SENSATION. STOCK-BROKING FIRM SUSPENDED. Big New York Insolvency. REPORTED LOANS OF £7,600,000. New York, Apr. 25. Pynchon and Company, one of the largest stock-broking firms in the country, have been suspended from membership of the New York Stock Exchange for insolvency. They have been alsoReuter - 155 words
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Article200 1931-04-25 11 Kingsford Smith as Pibt Of Return Flight. AS FAR AS AKYAB. Arrival in Singapore On Apr. 30. (Fltm Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Apr. 24. It is officially announced that Air Commodore Kingsford Smith will pilot the aeroplane that will carry the mails from Australia to Kngland in200 words
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Article351 1931-04-25 11 Reasons and Objects Of British Policy. Rugby, Apr. 24. Speaking tcnight at the annual dinner < f the Foreign Press Association, the Ii reign Secretary, Mr. Arthur Hender;ii.l we wcif in a transition stage between the old individualistic diplomacy and the diplomacy of conciliation and cooperation. Much wasBritish Wireless - 351 words
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Article58 1931-04-25 11 Disaster Not Due To Negligence. London, Apr. 24. At the inquest on six of the victims of the Royal Scot Express disaster, which occurred at Leighton Buzzard on Mar. 22. a verdict ■>'.' accidental death, due to the driver failing to observe the signals was returned. It wasReuter - 58 words
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Article37 1931-04-25 11 Independent Membership Of The International." MOKOW, Apr. 25. The nvmunist Party of Indo-China (which was formerly part of the Communist Party of France) has been ad niitte.l to independent membership of the Ccmmunist International. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article40 1931-04-25 11 Loan of $50,000,000 Suggested. Nanking, Apr. 25. The Aviation Conference has recommended that a loan of $50,000,000 should be floated and that the money should be dtvotad to the development of aviation throughout China.— Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 40 words
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Article224 1931-04-25 11 Footballs and Racquets As Ransom. Peking, Apr. 24. The bandits who are still holding the Rev. B. N. Nelson are evidently of a most ir.cik'rn type for, in addition to a n.oney raUMB, they are demanding gramophoie records, tennis racquets and balls, oasket balls, chess-boards, wrist watches,224 words
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Article78 1931-04-25 11 Five Moths Welcomed By King Feisal. Rugby, Apr. 24. The five Gipsy Moths, piloted by Irak airmen trained by Royal Air Force instructors, safely reached Baghdad yesterday after a successful flight from England. The planes constitute the first squadron of the Royal Irak Air Force and wereBritish Wireless - 78 words
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Article71 1931-04-25 11 Beat Men at the Spring Exhibition. Rugby, Apr. 24. Despite the competition of well-known men artists, women have won both the Silver and the Bronze Medals offered for the first time at the Spring Exhibition if the Royal Society of British Artists. Miss Sylvia Gosse, the daughter ofBritish Wireless - 71 words
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Article106 1931-04-25 11 Three French Officers Leave Germany Hurriedly. Berlin, Apr. 24. The three French officers who were arrested at Koenigsberg last week have been allowed to leave Germany hurriedly via Poland. The French Ambassador in Berlin has apologised for the behaviour of the ■•fficers, and the German Foreign Office is106 words
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Article84 1931-04-25 11 Thought for Men Who Wish To Attend Race. Rugby, Apr. 24. The King has expressed a desire that the Trooping of the Colour military pageant, which takes place annually on the Horse Guards Parade in celebration of his birthday, shall this year be held three daysBritish Wireless - 84 words
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Article101 1931-04-25 11 Seeking Divorce from Estelle Taylor. Reno, Nevada, Apr. 13. Jack Dempsey admitted to-day that he was in Reno to obtain a divorce. He said that he had been sent here for that purpose by Estelle Taylor, his motion picture actress wife. When the former heavyweight champion arrived101 words
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Article145 1931-04-25 11 The Times Comments on Judge Feetham's Report. London, Apr. 25. The Times, commenting on Judge Feetham's report, refers to the fact that, owing to the circumstances in Shanghai precluding a public inquiry, much evidence was given in private talk or written statements. The Times says that some of145 words
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Article68 1931-04-25 11 Sensational Win for Tony Canzoneri. Chicago, Apr. 2.V In the fight for the world's lightweight title the Italian American Tony Canzoneri knocked out the British boxer Kid Berg in the third round. Reuter. The result comes as a complete surprise. When the pair met before, on Jan.68 words
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Article81 1931-04-25 11 Bequest to Indian Church Endowment Fund. London, Apr. 11. The Rev. Herbert Octavius Moo "c, who, before 1917, was domestic chaplain to the Bishops of Calcutta, and who died last January, left .£22,127. His bequests include Rs. 10,000 to the Indian Church Endowment Fund, to81 words
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Article62 1931-04-25 11 Demand for International Conference. London, Apr. 24. In view of the depreciation in the value of silver, and the serious effect of the depreciation on Eastern trade, a meeting of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce in London has adopted a resolution requesting the Government to62 words
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Article60 1931-04-25 11 Offer of Leading Role In A Film. Los Angeles, Apr. 16. Kjng Alfonso has been invited to play the leading role in a film depicting episodes of his colourful career," portraying historic events in the history of the brilliant and virile Bourbon dynasty," by Mr. Sid Grauman, the60 words
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Article37 1931-04-25 11 Further £1,000,000 Worth Goes To Berlin. Riga, Apr. 24. The tenth consignment of Soviet golrt for Berlin, as payment for order 3, passed through here last night from Moscow. It is valued at £I,ooo,ooo.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article432 1931-04-25 11 A Catalonian Threat. INTERNAL TROUBLES IN SPAIN. Madrid, Apr. 25. A sensational declaration made by Colonel Macia, the President of the Catalan Republic, is reported in a Madrid newspaper, according to which Colonel Macia, addressing a crowd at Barcelona on St. George's Day, emphatically432 words
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Article141 1931-04-25 11 Growing Soviet Output Alarm in Britain. London, Apr. 24. A new method of marketing which constitutes a serious attack en the commercial system of the whole world was denounced at the meeting of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce in London, during a discussion on the SovietReuter - 141 words
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Article138 1931-04-25 11 Well-Known Bootlegger Goes To Prison. Washington, Apr. 6. The United States District of Columbia Court of Appeals today decided that Mr. Gecrge Ca/ridy, America's most famous bootlegger who is known internationally as "The Man in the Green Hat," must serve 1& months in the penitentiary for138 words
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Article130 1931-04-25 11 Must be Regarded as A Common Pool. New Ycik, Apr. 24. The idea that stocks of gold and capital must be regarded as a common pool to be drawn on for the needs of the whole world is, according to the New York Times, oneReuter - 130 words
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Article56 1931-04-25 11 British Woman Motorist's Fine Feat. Rugby, Apr. 24. Mrs. Gwenda Stewart, the woman racing motori.-t, and Mr. Dudley Froy, at Montlhery yesterday, drove a British Bentley car for 24 hours, night and day, at an average speed of 93.42 miles an hour. They established halfBritish Wireless - 56 words
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Article163 1931-04-25 11 Strange Three Days' Meeting In Japan. Tokio, Apr. 6. The foremost bald headed gentlemen of the Empire of Japan met today foi the second day's session of their three days gathering in Nagatcro, Chichibu district, as curicus throngs marvelled at their gleaming pates. Despite a drizzling rain163 words
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Article80 1931-04-25 11 Secret Woodland Spot For London Society. London, Apr. 15. London, like Berlin, now has official sunbathing headquarters. The exact location is being kept secret, but it consists of four acres of woodland near Croydon. There is perfect seclusion and no possibility of interference. The Sunbathing Society, in a circular80 words
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Article53 1931-04-25 11 22 Countries to Participate In June Congress. Paris, Apr. 24. Twenty-two countries will be represented at the Ccnftress of the International Cotton Federation on June 23. They will include 21 members of the Federation and the United States, which is not a member. The delegates will total 500Reuter - 53 words
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Article38 1931-04-25 11 £50,000 Scheme Also to Serve Hove and Worthing. Rugby, Apr. 24. The Brighten Corporation has sanctioned 'a scheme for a joint municipal air oort for Brighton, Hove and Worthing, jo cost £50,000. British Wireless.British Wireless - 38 words
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Article175 1931-04-25 11 A Calcutta Golf Club Sensation. BROUGHT INSIDE. Woman Member Who Did Not Know What It Was. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Apr. 24. A boafc was throw n .it the Royal Calcutta Golf Club pavilion on the Maidan shortly after 7.30 thi. evening. Fortunately the miscreant175 words
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Article138 1931-04-25 11 In Anglo-South American Trade. Bogfcy, Apr. 24. I*he Prince of Wales and Prince George will arrive in England on Tuesday, after their highly raeeMtfol South American tour. They are travelling from Bordeaux by air, via Paris, where they will sjuml in.- night. At the Princes' rii|iio. tBritish Wireless - 138 words
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Article115 1931-04-25 11 Mr. Kaye Don Out to Break Speed Records. Rupby, Apr. 24. Mr. Kayc D<n, who returned to London yesterday, ii. for the time bvingr, intent on rairing his pie-ent world's water qpaad record of 1M.49 mill I an hour and, in the motoi-ix.at Mi- England 11,British Wireless - 115 words
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Article112 1931-04-25 11 Relief Party Fails to Find Meteorologist. Bogby, Apr. 24. Some anxiety is felt for the safety of Mr. Augustine Courtauld, a member of the British Antic tit route expedition, who volunteered to remain alone during the winter and make meteorological observations in a small station establishedBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article84 1931-04-25 11 28-Storey Los Angeles City Hall Stands the Strain. Los Angeles, Apr. 25. The 28-storey City Hall, which was specially built to withstand earth tremors, was put to the- test yesterday, when a .medium to ttTOBg earthquake shock was felt here. The building shivered but was not damaged, batReuter - 84 words
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Article50 1931-04-25 11 Attributed Primarily To Economic Depression. V. v hint; ton, Apr. 25. It is reported frcm Tegucicalpa that the revolution in Honduras has ended, following a victory by the Government forces on Apr. 23. Twenty-nine persons were killed in the revolt, which is attributed primarily to economic depression,— Rjiiitejr.50 words
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Advertisement69 1931-04-25 11 TODAY'S FEATURES. Page j Will Europe Return to Monarchy —By Marquis de Dion 10 Celebrating St. George's Day 12 Yesterday's Rotary Tiffin 12 Malays Overwhelm S.R.C. 13 Singapore Training Notes 13 Pages for Women Readers 14-15 g A Journal in the Federal Capital 16 Child Welfare Work 18 Sikh Murder69 words
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Article1582 1931-04-25 12 Society's Dinner In Singapore. PICTURESQUE SCENE. BRIGHT AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES. The annual celebration of the Singapore St. George's Society, which was hel<J at iiafhV-; Hotel last night, proved a very enjoyable function, over 200 people sitting nown to dinner. The ballroom was decoraicl in the colours of1,582 words
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Article33 1931-04-25 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 25. St. George's annual ball passed off successfully at the Runnymede hotel last night where members and guests kept up festivities until an early hour.33 words
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Article343 1931-04-25 12 Bankrupt Who Could Offer No Composition. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday before Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, an interesting discussion arose during the hearing of the motion under section 55 (3) against Winfred Charles Frois. Mr. E. N. Taylor, Assistant Official Assignee said that the motion was343 words
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Article492 1931-04-25 12 Charge Against Two Cantonese. Described as having been the operators of one of the most comprehensive counterfeiting plants in Singapore, three Cantonese, including a woman, were before Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Singapore Second Police Magistrate, yesterday afternoon when the preliminary inquiry was concluded and the492 words
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Article48 1931-04-25 12 The Bishop of Singapore will be the speaker at tomorrow's meeting at the V.M.C.A. at 8.30 p.m. Mr. Paul Verdayne will be the soloist and Mr. J. R. Caseley will be at the piano. These meetings, which have proved very popular, are open to the public.48 words
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Article136 1931-04-25 12 Plan to Occupy Honan And Shantung. Shanghai, Apr. 25. Central Kuomintang headquarters have received a secret report that General Shih Yu-san has ignored Marshal Chant; Hsueh-liang's orders, is allying himself with the reorganisationists and is intending to occupy Honan and Shantung. General Liv Shih,136 words
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Article161 1931-04-25 12 Farewell From Chinese Community. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 25. The Chinese community of Selangor hade farewell to the Hon. Mr. P. T. Allen, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, who is leaving: here to become Resident Councillor cf Penang at a largely attended receptun161 words
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Article129 1931-04-25 12 Disappear in Deep Water Of Mining- Pool. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 24. Two Sikh girls, aged eight and ten respectively, lost their lives at Batu Gajah today. Both the children accompanied their mother to a mining pool where the mother began to wash clothes. The129 words
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Article182 1931-04-25 12 Likely to be Shortest On Record. London, Apr. 24. Returning: to London by motor from his country house in Surrey, after a long illness, Mr. Philip Snowdcn, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, p!ayed hide-and-seek around Downing Street to avoid the waiting crowd of photographers and others, and182 words
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Letter203 1931-04-25 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I state my concurrence with th* sentiments M admirably expressed by Semper Fidelis in your issue of today relative to Mr. Lloyd George and his snarling- critics. Although not altogether a follower of Mi. Lloyd George, I am203 words
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Article93 1931-04-25 12 A Municipal Commissioner's Questions. A meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners will be held on Wednesday at 2.15. The following questions will he asked by Dr. K. K. Pathy What arc the arrangements in vogue in dealing with fire wilhin the Harbour Board area Are there, or not,93 words
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Article58 1931-04-25 12 Sweepstake Tickets Not Allowed in U.S. New York, Apr. 16. An Englishman who arrived on Tuesday on hoard the liner Eurona is returning by the rame liner, minus his lußgape, consirtinjr of 100,000 Irish Derby sweep stake tickets, which he intended to sell here. These tickets were classed58 words
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Article57 1931-04-25 12 Visit to Holy Places In Palestine. Jerusalem, Apr. 16. Attired in purple robes, the Archbishop of Canterbury visited the Holy Sepulchre, where he met the Archbishop of Jordan, representing the Greek Patriarch, and a. representative of the Armenian Patriarch, after which he visited other holy places and attended57 words
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Article88 1931-04-25 12 At the Victoria Theatre tonight there will be a Japanese musical and dancing performance from 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The Seas Beneath," featuring George O'Brien, begins at the Alhambra tomorrow night. Beginning at the matinee at the Capitol tomorrow is Why Bring That Up featuring the Two88 words
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Article1005 1931-04-25 12 An American's Views. INTERESTING ADDRESS AT ROTARY CLUB. Mv. William Moss gave another interesting travel address at the Rotary Club tiffin yesterday. Mr. RoUnd Bin pn sided. Mr. .\l"~ i ho as his mbjert review of Continental Europe, embracing us ooun 'triis, bat, c.wiiij; to1,005 words
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Article28 1931-04-25 12 Owing to the wiring being incomplete the talkie theatre will not open tonight at the Sea View Hotel. The opening night will be May 2.28 words
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Advertisement120 1931-04-25 12 mr^^^L No more JR Bronchial troubles. Why envy the man who boasts of good health. You, too can enjoy immunity from throat and bronchial troubles if you adopt this simple course take LAKEROL pastilles regularly. These world-famous bronchial pastilles, by reason of their uniquely blended constituents, i hi release liealirg120 words
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English F.A. Cup Final Today.—Fast Work on the Racecourse.
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Article530 1931-04-25 13 A Week to the Opening Day. With only a week to go and in anticipation of more interesting work, the attendance at the racecourse this morning ■u.is again larger. A new training list of actually entered has been issued and discloses that the entries are di3Iribdtcd over530 words
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Article315 1931-04-25 13 Prospects of Close Fight. Today will .see the last stage of the greatest football competition in the world the final of the English F. A. Cup. For months teams have been struggling along the rough road to Wembley Stadium, whence the final match is played, and315 words
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Article136 1931-04-25 13 R.S.Y.C. Programme For Tomorrow. The Royal Singapore Yacht (*lul> announce* tliai tomorow the A class will wil the second race <>f isria of three for the Vkc-Commodore'i llKil Trophy. The start will be at !(i a.m. and the rourae will be posted in the usual position (hi the morning136 words
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Article136 1931-04-25 13 Meeting of Units Of M.S.V.R. in Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 24. Local M.S.V.R. units held a successful company shoot today. A feature of the meeting was the open handicap aggregate won by P. Glendinning, shooting as a tyro, who returned a higher score than any of136 words
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Article40 1931-04-25 13 Match with Ceylon Sports Club To Start Today. Play was imnossible yesterday owins: t> rain in the afternoim, in the match between the S.C'.C. and the Ceylon Sports Club. The match, however, will start at 2 p.m. today.40 words
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Article37 1931-04-25 13 Tics for Monday, in the S.RjC. tennis tournament are as follows Ladies' Singles Final. Miss E. Richard vs. M. Gomes. B Single*. R. Morrow vs. P. James. M. A. Cordeiro vs. D. Leicester (to finish.)37 words
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Article371 1931-04-25 13 Last Stages of Football At Home. The Scottish League concludes its 1931 campaign today. The Rangars are on top, being three points ahead of Celtic, and arc expected to register another win today, this time over East Fife, who are at the bottom of the First Division.371 words
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Article389 1931-04-25 13 Report on Last Year's Activities. The annual meeting of the Taiping Turf Club will be held on Saturday. The committee's report for 1930 states The accounts ishow a net profit for the year of $1,515 after deducting $16,484 for depreciation, expending $6,739 on maintenance work, and $92,796389 words
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Article55 1931-04-25 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 24. Chai Lai, the Ipoh flyweight, will not be able to appear in the boxing: show to be held here tomorrow night owing to a strained shoulder. A bout between Boy Walley, of Singapore, and Song, who claims the featherweight title55 words
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Article454 1931-04-25 13 Major League Games From Season's Opening. New York, Apr. 24. Rqsults so far in the baseball games in the two major leagues, whose season opened or. Apr. 14, are Apr. 14 National League. Philadelphia 5 New York 9 Boston 7 Brookly.. 4 Cincinnati 3 ;St. Louis 7Reuter - 454 words
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Article158 1931-04-25 13 Saturday. April 25. Football: S.A.F.A. Ist Div.: Indo-Cey-lonese vs. Pulau Brani, Jalan Besar Stadium 2nd Div. Police vs. Post Office, Police ground. Cricket S.C.C. vs. Ceylon Sports Club, Padang S.C.C. vs. R.A.F., Raffles College Gloucester 2nd XI vs. S.C.C. at Tanglin S.C.R.C vs. S.H.B. J.S.C.. S.C.R.C. Indian Asscn.158 words
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Article106 1931-04-25 13 Easy Win in Davis Cup. London, Apr. 24. At Plymouth, Britain won the doubles match, and, therefore, their Davics Cup tie against Monaco. In the doubles match Hughes and Kingsl?y beat Landau and Gallepe, G 0, 6 2 and 6—0. Britain will meat Belgium in the next106 words
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Article101 1931-04-25 13 Reaches Final of Golf Championship. London, Apr. 24. The triple Blue, Leonard Crawley. wfcan exploits hitherto have been mainly confined to the cricket field for Essex and Cambridge University, showed he coula hit ether things than leg boundaries, A-hen, in the English Native Amateur Golf Championship at Hunstanton,Reuter - 101 words
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Article302 1931-04-25 13 Sutherland Regains CrossCountry Title. Lance-Sergeant K. R. Sutherland (3rd Carabiniers), who finished third in the National Championship, in mail week regained the Army title, which he held in 1928, when the Army Cross-Country Championship was decided at Bordon. Sutherland won by over 100 yards from Corporal Wilson (1st302 words
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Article611 1931-04-25 13 Dolfattah Scores Six Goals. Malays 8 S.R.C. I. The Malays overran their opponent.--. the S.R.C., yesterday when the teams met in a First Division match at the Anson Road Stadium. The win was by 8—1. With the exception of a few spasmodic thrusts by the611 words
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Article23 1931-04-25 13 King George V. School defca'.cd St Paul's Institution at football on the Kahang padang, Sercmi>an, ye-tcrday by two goal, to one.23 words
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Advertisement43 1931-04-25 13 Diseases and disorders of the digestive system may be successfully cured with MEDICINAL NORIT. Even if taken in large quantities, and v. ithout special Medical Advice it can cause no harm. NORIT may be safely given to infants. Sole Importers ROTTERDAM TRADING CO.,43 words
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Article1268 1931-04-25 14 MARGARET CARLTON - MARGARET CARLTON By Diversity In Millinery- I.omion, Mar. 25. UfHATEVEB young men's thoughts may turn to in the spring it is quite certain that those of the fair sex turn instinctively towawh hats, and directly there it that spring feeling in the air (we have had1,268 words
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Article433 1931-04-25 14 Extras are so important |>EOPLE are fond of saying, "It isn't what you wear, my dear it's the way you wear it." This year their axiom has come to grief, as etceteras, especially for the evening, are of paramount importance. Their charm lies in the wide choice433 words
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Article, Illustration18 1931-04-25 14 TYERE is a revival of the almost for Rotten pettWoat peeping beneath a dark frock.18 words
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Article, Illustration11 1931-04-25 14 T^YELET-HOLE embroidery on linen makes this very charming frocks.11 words
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Article224 1931-04-25 14 Common alum makes quite good cement for chjjia; melt it in a spoon over the gas and apply while hot. To polish a piano that seems greasy wash with weak vinegar and water (warm), wipe dry and polish with furniture cream. To clean artificial pearls wrap them in224 words
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Article202 1931-04-25 14 'PHE retail it ores known as Magasina dv Louvre, in Oxford Circus, W., is to I c closed and the handsome building is to be let. Th« SfeJßete dv Louvre of Paris, holders of all the ordinary shares in the company (Magaains <lv Louvre, Paris202 words
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Article215 1931-04-25 14 Aluminium may be given a brilliant polish by rubbing with methylated spirit and whiting. Instead of damping cloths, damp the ironing-cloth; the steam which riaw from it will moisten the articles so that they can be easily ironed. Marrow and Lemon Cream.—lngredient* 4ft>. marrow, 4 farge lemon*, 3mb.215 words
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Article512 1931-04-25 14 SPRING and summer underclothes are now designed for every period of the day and for all occupations. For wear nnder morning suits there are tailored Milanese silk, satin, or crepe-de-Chine sets, closely cut shirts or chemises with shorts often made with flat hip-yokes. Some of theseThe Times - 512 words
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Article293 1931-04-25 14 HPHERE is no denying the fact that breeds of dogs used chiefly as guards need special training it' they are to be safe companions. Spoiled little dogs do not matter very much, but spoiled big: ones do matter, and the way to spoil them is293 words
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Article, Illustration1653 1931-04-25 15 Jan Masaryk - How the women achieved equal rights with men in Czechoslovakia ability that has made for the welfare of the state. By Jan Masaryk. T is a remarkably curious fact that of all the effort! for a better arrangement of human relations the struggle forDaily Mail - 1,653 words
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Article606 1931-04-25 15 Women's Actions and Mentality Affected By Hampering Clothes." A resolution condemning long skirts was puaed by a large majority at a meeting in London recently af the National Union of Bocietiw for Equal Citizenship. The resolution, which was moved by Mrs. M. Stocks, of Manchester, deplored Um606 words
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Article45 1931-04-25 15 "What has Mah-mah'» Bettybird been ghing poor MMia-deaUe'a nitty tiddy to nyum-nyum Acklea, but it won't eat no arkles, Mah-mah." (Conversation between a mother and her 6-yc.ir-nld iragfcter a :t* satirised in Tobit Transplanted," liy Stella lien.son. Can you translate it?)45 words
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Advertisement55 1931-04-25 15 Flowers and Vegetables. 14 varieties of choir* VEGETABLE SKKDS 3.90 PLOWEB SKEDS 4.00 12 varieties of choice BEGONIA UU.HS S 4.00 GLOXINU BULBS S 7.00 DAHLIA HI I Its JlO.OO GLADIOLI BULBS S 1.59 ROSE PLANTS JlO.OO Packing and carriage free. Send remittance. English catalogue (instructions) *a application. Seed Tradi-r.55 words
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Advertisement181 1931-04-25 15 I Y\ 7 A perfect base for powder and the ideal W^f° 4 711 J^xBtKJk^ctB^K j_f^-i _§P§ir/ Gaptiue-to "471 r S^^^^^^^^Mny ±he refreshing fragrance of exquisite "47//" quickly induces a feeling of restful ecstasy. Generously applied to the hands and arms, the forehead, and the nape of the neck, this181 words
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4384 1931-04-25 16 m Another Giant Dredge— Mechanical Marvels On F.M.S. Tin Fields— Evolution Of The Industry Chinese Mines In The Slump Our Wild West Policemen Salaries Of Inspectors— *T he Unemployment Menace. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 24. ""!!K launching of the giant4,384 words
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Advertisement361 1931-04-25 16 I L DEATH to fyJ if MOSQUITOES Please Cut This Out For Future Reference. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Mt. EMILY SWIMMING POOL. AMENDED TIME TABLE. It is notified that the above Pool will in future be available for use of the Public in accordance with the amended Time-Table annexed, showing also revised361 words
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Article523 1931-04-25 17 Oversea Chinese Investment. Canton, Apr. 6. The city is in the midst of a land boom, as. speculation and genuine buying haw Ik M going on for the past several weeks. The prici' of land has none up almost HO per bent, and is likely523 words
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Article100 1931-04-25 17 The Week's Programmes From Saigon Station. The broadcasting programmes from th« Saigon Radio station for the week are givpn below. Orchestral concerts are from approximately 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. Saturday. Ouvcrture Basque, (CL Mistra); Fantaisie «ur "la Belle Helene," (Offenbach); Solo de Violoncello par Mme Simone Chefnay Scaramouche,100 words
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Article147 1931-04-25 17 Death of Man Well-Known In Ceylon. The death occurred of heart failure, very suddenly on Apr. 12, of Mr. John Culpin. at his Hampstead house, after motoring home from Weybridge. Mr. Cialpin. who had seen service practically throughout the War arrived in (Yylon shortly after peace was147 words
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Article247 1931-04-25 17 Death of Man Who Toured The East. A broken-hearted woman went cut in the tender from Plymouth Docks recently to meet the liner Margha, in which she had expected to find her husband. She arrived at Plymouth from Jersey, anticipating a re-union with her husband, Mr.247 words
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Article376 1931-04-25 17 Ex-Broadway Beauty Who Shot Husband. Mrs. Nirdlinger, the beautiful young American, has been released on bail, the examining magistrate announcing thai her trial would be postponed until August. As already briefly reported by cable in the Straits Times, Mrs. Nirdlinger surrendered to the police on Mar. 11 after376 words
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Article116 1931-04-25 17 Action by Nestle and AngloSwiss Co. A final order was taken before Mr. Justice Maugham in the Chancery Division recently in the action brought by the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company to restrain Qunito Bocca, proprietor of the Continental Delicacy Restaurant, Crawford Street, Baker Street, W., from116 words
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Article91 1931-04-25 17 Traffic Obstruction Caused By Car. Miss Amy Johnson, of Vernon Court, Finchley Road, London, N.W., was fined 10s. by Sir Chartres Biron at Bow Street police court for causing an obstruction with her motor-car on Dec. 10. The case had been adjourned because of her flight to91 words
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Advertisement227 1931-04-25 17 Helping Mummy! When Baby is coming on it means that brings Baby on. And the reasoci work. When he isn't it means worry issimplythis. From "Lactogen "Baby 100. And worry is worse than work. gets rich, genuine full-cream milk. Nothing you could name Jhas stopped All the goodness is in227 words
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Article2584 1931-04-25 18 What Chinese Night Fruit Hawker Saw. "GIRL IN THE CASE/' ATTACK ON A SCHOOL WATCHMAN. A coffee and tea shop, which like th« rest of its kind was famous for its gatherings which discuss the news and happenings of the day, gave the Singapore Detective2,584 words
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Article1867 1931-04-25 18 Success of the Creche. KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY. Mr. J. G. Campbell presided at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Child Welfare Society held in the Council Chamber yesterday. There wa3 a good attendance of members. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts 011,867 words
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Article22 1931-04-25 18 The St. Andrew's Cathedral annual parochial meeting will be held in the hall of St. Andrew's Schcol at 5.15 p.m. on Monday.22 words
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Advertisement170 1931-04-25 18 insisl oil WRIGHT Ihe §oap that safeguards health THE IDCAL TOILFT AND NUMCKV SOAP JOHN DUKE MAKUFACTUKI.NG OPTKUM. 21, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. KWONG YUE LOONG. HARDVVARi; MERCHANT. 22, SiiLth !!r:dsr i\u.A, Mb|M»l«. IN ALL KINDS OF LAMPWAKE, I \',W SH \i>i S CARPENTER AMI MASON TOOLS, ENCCIOOLS, CUTLERY, BRA AM)170 words
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Article2034 1931-04-25 19 Can You Help These Men? In accordance with the offer made in I lie Notes of the Day column we publicity to the following appeals lor work from men who are unemployed as a direct result of the slump. The Editor will be pleased to place2,034 words
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Article565 1931-04-25 19 Belief That the Pelican Created World. A strange tribe of Red Indians, who believed that the pelican created the world, who worship the sun ami moon, who gamble habitually, auction off their marriageable girls, and destroy their weak and deformed offspring, has been found on Tiburon565 words
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Article127 1931-04-25 19 Born Six Weeks After Father's Death. Mrs. Freda Samson, widow of the late Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson, has given birth to a daughter at The Mansion, Leatherhead, Surrey. Mrs. Samson, who is a daughter of Mr. Herbert K. Reeves, of Leatherhead, married Commodore Samson as his127 words
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Advertisement209 1931-04-25 19 80,000,000 GALLONS OF Filtered Water Per Day THE JEWELL EXPORT FILTER COMPANY LONDON have just received an order for the largest filter plant outside America. The plant is for Warsaw, Poland, and is designed to treat eighty million gallons per day. JEWELL EXPORT FILTER COMPANY Represented in Malaya by United209 words
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Advertisement172 1931-04-25 20 nrf A N \J \*s Ej t\ l\ MOTOR POLICIES %c Middleweight Champion wins eke Eff iciencij Belt as well as the Tide $2,080 THE THIRTY HUNDREDWEIGHT WITH THE THIRTY GOOD POINTS Malayan Motors Limited 14/20, ORCHARD ROAD, Phone 5921. Represented by WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD., throughout the F.M.S. "Man and172 words
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Advertisement364 1931-04-25 20 SUFFERED FOR EIGHTEENJVIONTHS Rash Itched Terribly. Healed by Cuticura. I suffered for eighteen months with a rash which was all over my bee. It was of a dry nature and itched terribly so that I couid not keep from scratching it. I was on and off work for two or364 words
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Advertisement165 1931-04-25 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE 1 UPTONS YEIXOW LABEL TEA WORLD FAMOUS FOB QUALITY Ott« Itudut UtsAji OXXZB UIS (I)«U1 DarJ^Ußt) RET UIC I, ImIU'LL- TrU. Ut* mr, Ha. fl The coming long period O of Trying Heat is inevit- iifi^ 3 Die. /A HJCTk c our enu ne Fruit165 words
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