Malaya Tribune, 27 December 1927
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Title Section21 1927-12-27 1 The Malaya Tribune VoL > :[V No. 303 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1927 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27. 1927.21 words
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Advertisement66 1927-12-27 1 KOREAN CLOTH MAS SALE floy Openf The k a Products Co. Basah Road. \PORE. >NE 324. ot=3 c 10 go i 30C30C i osaoi ,rtT tea nsgioeaoi iweap WHERE OBTAINABLE 1 t FOR ONLY S j I DOLLARS? I J 1 Sole Importers: I I ITALASIA LIMITED, I 0 Engineering66 words
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Advertisement22 1927-12-27 1 SPECIAL XMAS PACKING Fine boxes of Cigars suitable for presents. Can be had at THE CONTINENTAL STAMP CO,, 14, Battery Bead, SINGAPORE.22 words
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Article506 1927-12-27 2 SUFFERING ENDED BY KILLING Sir A. Conan Doyle Suggests a New Law "I think that if the re v. c v a law that three medical certificate* justify the putting away of any person who i in a hopeless position as regards lite and death it would De506 words
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Article, Illustration442 1927-12-27 2 On December 26. 1918, a cold day with a touch of fog, Londoners stood in tens of thousands between the captured German guns which lined the Mall. They came to watch, in a reverent mood an elderly man drive in state to Buckingham Pala.e, a tall clean-shaven442 words
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Advertisement196 1927-12-27 2 UMBRELLA REDUCES Caf\ "A "D LABOUR. DV/iLr' AGENTS SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. Singapore, Malacca, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Seremban and Muar. tonic I jjj (Bark and Iron Wine) -/^TS^ Stimulates the appetite. Strengthens the Nerves. Kegeneratcs the Blocd 1 $b$ iFlu over 10,cco Medical 1 I Testimonials. i MEDICAL OFFICE,196 words
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Advertisement386 1927-12-27 2 I Flies Contaminate Your Food I I of filthy drains, out of stables, and germ-laden refuse I cans, the fly comes hungrily to your table. The feet with I I which he crawls over your food are foul with dirt and disease. I Can you eat, with ease of mind,386 words
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Article279 1927-12-27 3 MORE POWERFUL AND LARGER TYPES Keen Competition Among Railway Companies Rivalry between the four great English railway companies in perfecting giant railway engines capable of drawing tuains weigh n r 600 tons at high speeds and over record distances ha. resulted th s year in ach of the279 words
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Advertisement420 1927-12-27 3 i fm on I mm m Nature. Used to Itch Cuticura Healed. Ed rash on my arms and as of a dry nature, and and burn at night so that seep. My limb was af- c years and ached all the ill kinds of remedies but DO avail. I read420 words
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Advertisement114 1927-12-27 3 CHILD WELFARE IN INDIA. In India, as in most other tropical countries, the healthy rearing of children is a difi alt task, there are so many dangers associated with the climate, the food s pnjhr, mi r K sanitation, and so on. Parents in India find Baby's Own Tablets ot114 words
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Advertisement185 1927-12-27 3 The power and position of England and the Empire is due in large measure to the character and deterMADE BY mination of Disraeli—afterwards Lord Beaconsfield. CARR ERAS LTD, Ohe Joremost i£¥* CIGARETTES have achieved their position by the determination < of the makers to set themselves a high standard— and185 words
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Article1215 1927-12-27 4 Singapore, December 20. Mining:—Tin fluctuated within narrow limits during the week. At the clo.e spot is £1 5a down at £205 while three months shows a loss of £1 12s 6d at £2(52 per ton. The share market has been sluggish with few features of interest Hon?1,215 words
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Article89 1927-12-27 4 C.V. Lingham. a clerk in the Survey Department, Kuala Lumpur, who was arrested some time ago in Ipoh in connexion with a charge of forgery and criminal misappropriation, was charged on Thursday, in the Kuala Lumpur Poiice Court, before Mi. J. L. IfcFa I, with forging the name of "B.89 words
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Advertisement107 1927-12-27 4 ISPRGM SSHSaa, j I ZIMBUIST THE WORLD FAMOUS VIOLINIST S wha appears at tin 1 Victoria Theatre I Tuesday December 27 I Records EXCLUSIVELY on "His Masters Voice' I RECORDS I Electric Recordings. J a To b; obtained from 1 S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. I RAFFLES PLACE. I *ex pa107 words
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Advertisement349 1927-12-27 5 I B4KER LTD. 0 7 Victoria Street. unce to the pablie i 1 mfearion >ry and boon established at I \ST COAST ROVD, the A rcad:a Cine-v a) he op-Tied en the <nd of December. X MAS, NEW YEAR and ASSORTED CAKES and BREAD Cil obtained as from the above349 words
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Advertisement66 1927-12-27 5 FREE CINEMA SHOW. Every Tuesday, Thursday Saturday at 7.30 p.m. Music Nightly. Change of Programme Every Show. Room, Bar and Restaurant. STRAITS HOTEL 66 and 67, ANSON ROAD. DENTISTRY Latest Method of Treatments without Pain Teeth Replaced Natural-Like. VERY MODERATE CHARGES. O. JITT SIANG, Qualified Dentist, 75, HILL STREET, SINGAPORE.66 words
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Advertisement476 1927-12-27 6 EMPIRE CINEMA I S From Friday, December 23. L? I fe Djn t miss this opportunity Jjj The Complete Story in one night cj S3 Chinese Historical Picture I UNIQUE YOUTH SUPER SPECIAL I "The Coming of Judge Pao" 1 "Pow Kung Dark-Complexion Judge" f in An interesting story of476 words
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Advertisement314 1927-12-27 6 Amusements. j Wishing Our Patrons a Merry X'mas. j jj From Friday, December 23 to Wednesday, December 28. jjj I A CHOICE SELECTION OF PICTURES THAT WILL THOROUGHLY ENTERTAIN jjj 3 AT THE I j ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEF. ft Co.. Ltd, Proprietor*.) I IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9314 words
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Advertisement542 1927-12-27 6 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY GAIETY CINEMA SURINaTtH E ATRI Junction Albert Beneoolen Streets North Bridge Road. v j SPECIAL XMAS PROGRAMME grand x maTTi mmc FROM FRIDAY DECEMBER 23 TO THURSDAY, From Wednesday. Dee DECEMBER 29. decern"ber 2~. I 1 «a, 2nd Show at 8.45 p.m. Sharp. Second Show at A542 words
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Article130 1927-12-27 7 >hip- Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, December 27. Ka>! Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) A- 22; Rajula 20. Ma n Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) 1>; Centaur 16: Pres. Garfield iawa 6. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) K ing 30; Clan McWhirter 33f; Glenskane :;t. j Empire130 words
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Article169 1927-12-27 7 London Council Ofverride the Censor* sensatu -M in the history :nema has bet» caused by the London ■founty Council to the exhibition flh London of the film. "The Knar of Kings," in depicteC tias been hitherto Ha strict rule of itish Board of lflilm Censors that materialised169 words
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Article56 1927-12-27 7 our unthe follow- the "Church if stion. Lord, to digest. V body, Lord, it at its best. mind, Good Lor i. X and go< d in sight. not appalled, Bt<> set it right, is not bored, whine or sigh. overmuch ■n? called "I." Lord, see a56 words
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Article28 1927-12-27 7 untitled Minister, Herr ■O-fMtril with the ■rvitatinn to the i IB' l t0 hold their K-im. The meet- BL in the famous •alace where so X been enacted.28 words
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Article236 1927-12-27 7 Discourse by Moulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Quadiri Upon a request by the President of Religious Affairs, Y. M. Ungku Omar bin Ahmad, D.K., supported by Dato Ismail bin Bachok, D.P.M.J., and Dato Mustapha bin Jaafar, D.P.M.J., a discourse in Arabic on certain aspects of the Islamic Religion was236 words
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Article689 1927-12-27 7 W EEKLY SHARE REPORT J Ptnang, December 28. The approach of the X'mas holidays together the absence of mo.-ement in the pricefe of both tin and rubber have resulud in/a quiet market throughout the week. TYie metal closes at £263-1-6 which shows a. gain of 2s 6d over the period689 words
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Article151 1927-12-27 7 Days when the great city of Chicago was a rural district ar 2 recalled by a new twenty-two storey building which has just been erected. Twenty-one storeys extend ten feet over the ground floor on one side of the building, owing to a clause in the deeds providing for a151 words
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Article1484 1927-12-27 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singanore, December 27 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $322 Rice, Siam 2 $302 Kice, Siam 3 $295 Rice, Saigon 1 $290 Rice, Saigon 2 $270 Rice, Saigon 3 Rice, Rangoon 1 $260 Rice, Rangoon 2 $257 Rice, Par Boiled No. 1 per bag $8.40 Rice, 21,484 words
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Article236 1927-12-27 7 Fresh Food and Refrigerating Company, Limited The following is the Directors' report to the shareholders of the Fresh Food and Refrigerating Co., Ltd.:— Your Directors besr to submit the first balance sheet of the Comnany for the period ended Augrust 31, 1927. Buildings:—These are in course of erection236 words
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Article185 1927-12-27 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, December 23. Deporting of Korean farmers is continuing despite the Japanese protestation submitted to the Chinese authorities in Manchuria. It is stated that various White Russian bodies in North Manchuria are now cooperating to bring {ibout a programme for an anti-Bolshevik185 words
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Article23 1927-12-27 7 Four sick Chinese, members of the crew of the steamer Grace Dollar, were returned to Hong Kong from Manila on the President Pierce.23 words
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Article422 1927-12-27 7 Singapore Volunteers March Behind Fife and Drum Stands Scotland where she did? A shocked and not inconsiderable Scots community in Malaya is not at ail fire that she does, and we have it on good authority that a meeting of the elders of the tribe has been422 words
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Article50 1927-12-27 7 The Maritima Italiana has purchased a new ship, the 8,500 tons gross motorship built at the Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino, and previously intended for the Lussinu Steamship Company. The vessel has been renamed Sumatra and is to sail on thL freight and passenger service between Genoa, British and Dutch East India.50 words
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Advertisement300 1927-12-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED Insurance and other Business Agencies by a Chinese gentleman of substantial and long standing in F.M.S. Please give terms. Write to K.T.C. 15 Hale Street, Ipoh, Perak. TO LET OR SALE No. 30 Kirn Sen? Road, one spacious godown 17.500 square feet, river side frontage accessible at300 words
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Miscellaneous120 1927-12-27 7 SINGAPORE DIARY r D-day, December 27 0:32 a.m., 11:46 p.m. dist Recital, Victoria Theatre, I) p.m. \>ton vs. Seremban Chinese. MAILS CLOSE ro-DAY, DECEMBER 27 at G.P.0., noon to-day. MORROW, DECEMBER 28 Benuit (Hong Cheang) 9 a.m. (Soon Lee) 9 a.m. Celebes, Moluccas, A South-East Borneo (Hock Seng) 9 a.m.120 words
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Obituary50 1927-12-27 8 DEATH CHEW—On December 26, 1927, at 2 Tanglin Hill. Chew Geok Lian.' beloved wife of Chua Seek Koon, sister-in-law of Mr. Chua Yeow Kee and niece of Mr. Lim Hong Kiat. Funeral on Wednesday December 28, 1927. at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted.50 words
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Article646 1927-12-27 8 Our Colombo correspondent has reported fairly fully the proceedings of the Royal Commission now examining the Reform question in Ceylon. For us, as a Crown Colony, although vastly different from Ceylon in nearly every way, the sitting of this Commission has a particular interest. A repercussion from646 words
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Article1554 1927-12-27 8 The Yunnan Provincial Government has tent several delegates to Shanghai to study. Munhipal administration which they propose to introduce in the different cities of th:.t province. "The Financial Times" of November 21 includes an illustrated supplement covering Canadian resource* and gives an interesting survey of the industrial, commercial and Other1,554 words
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Article657 1927-12-27 8 nauagopai, of the staff Chinese School, Malac on leave. Anions recent winn r* Sketch" crossword puzzi. Sim of Penang. Mr. J. Dunford Wood. spent the Christmas holi, Bishop of Singapore. Mr. W. Rae, of the H Snanghai Bank. Malac a, to Singapore this week. Mr. Joseph S.657 words
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Article20 1927-12-27 8 Prom In io-rhinfJH at Singapore at 29th instant. From Fur P? December y jjV n on to-niorroMrJß I20 words
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Advertisement229 1927-12-27 8 I Bonehill's I Shot Guns I "THE BONEHILL CHALLENGE" HAMMERLESS 12 BORE 1 Price $125°° ft The specUl attention of buyers is directed to these guns; nots\ withstanding the low prices, they are soundly made throughout, 5 the various processes of manufacture being effected under the jj expert personal direction229 words
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Article207 1927-12-27 9 Definite Boycott of Commission pi v. AND FOR ROUND TABLE PARLEY l> rP s!<i nt on Need of Fighting Communism Reuter's Service. Madras, Dec—»hf 2& ;ari, in his Presidential address second Indian National Conhc concentration of their resources on righting comdisCOltL He advised the c nothing toReuter's Service. - 207 words
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Article88 1927-12-27 9 COMMUNISTS? WORK SUSPECTED Simultaneous Attacks on Two Branches Reuter's Service. nos Aires. December 24. ank employees were among the red by a bomb explosion at a f the National City Bank, ses were badly damaged. :t similar explosion at the ia] City Bank of Boston. Both ireReuter's Service. - 88 words
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Article135 1927-12-27 9 Five Million Tons Falls in (ircater London Area Reuter's Service. London, December 26. ra found the first Christmas for twenty-one years which w "deep, crisp and even." It i that five million tons fell in London, Most people stayed at boaw, I it those compelled to sally forthReuter's Service. - 135 words
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Article94 1927-12-27 9 Startling Figures are Revealed In Britain Reuter's Service. London, December 25. ndicating the effect of the Kt* and coal-mining stoppage on i ship and finances of the Trade given in a return cf the Regisa' Friendly Societies 1926 statistics t'.'. M that there were 577 registered >nsReuter's Service. - 94 words
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Article127 1927-12-27 9 Aga Khan Refuses Presidency DEFINITE SPLIT IN THE PARTY Reuter's Service. Lahore, December 24. A definite split has occurred in the Muslim ranks, fundamentally on the attitude the All-India Muslim League should adopt towards the Statutory Commission and the communal electorates. The trouble began over who shouldReuter's Service. - 127 words
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Article205 1927-12-27 9 Amazing Brutality in Poland COMMUNIST PARTY AGGRESSIVE? Reuter's Service. Warsaw, December 25. The playwright Xowaczynski. who is also a leader writer for the Conservative Press, is against the present regime. He was \is tod yesterday by two civilians and another man uniformed as a senior police officerReuter's Service. - 205 words
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Article63 1927-12-27 9 Tramways Resume Service After Strike Agitation Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Shanghai, December 24. Full tram service was resumed here this morning and the ex-strikers are now assisting the police to arrest the agitators, apparently believing that the risks of reprisals have passed off with the departure of theReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 63 words
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Article46 1927-12-27 9 French Steamer Attacked: Passengers Killed Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Shanghai, December 26. A telegram from Ichang says that the French steamer Shuheng, proceeding to Shasi, was pirated below Ichang on December 22. The pirates thoroughly looted the vessel. Many passengers were killed and wounded.Reuter's Far Eastern Service. - 46 words
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Obituary58 1927-12-27 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Reuter's Service. Moscow, December 26. M. Sassonoff, former Russian J Minister, who played fading P a events leading up to the World War, has died at Nice of a heart attack. Nice, December 25. TV,*» Heath of M. Sazonoff, who was Foreign Minister in WUTrans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.; Reuter's Service. - 58 words
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Article39 1927-12-27 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Washington, December 25. The State Department h s jjj Egyptian Minister that a squadron of seven to visit Alexandria in the middle of Ma4h and from thence proceeds to other Mediterranean harbours.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 39 words
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Article149 1927-12-27 9 Reducing the Cost of Production LOWER PIECE RATES TO OPERATORS Reuter's Service. London, December 24. The Eederation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations has drawn up a scheme to reduce production costs and increase output. A revision of hours and wages was fore-shadowed in the report which hasReuter's Service. - 149 words
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Article149 1927-12-27 9 Christmas Eve Tragedy FOUR FIREMEN BURIED IN RUINS Reuter's Service. London, December 25. Four firemen were killed at Glasgow during a fire which destroyed a five-storey warehouse in Graham Square in the Gallowgate district on Christmas Eve. "Santa Clans is scratchin' matches," uttered by a four-year-old boyReuter's Service. - 149 words
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Article105 1927-12-27 9 Former Enemy States' Affairs Nearly all Settled Reuter's Service. London, December 27. The work of the Clearing Office dealing with claims against former enemy States and subjects is nearing completion. The report of the Controller for the Year ending October 1 last shows a total of ninety-one millionsReuter's Service. - 105 words
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Article66 1927-12-27 9 Japanese Naval Commander and An Accident Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokyo, December 26. Captain Mizuki, former Commander of the cruiser Jintsu, holding himself responsible for the naval disaster of August 24, when the Jintsu sank the destroyer Warabt, has committed suicide. A Court Martial which was trying CommanderReuter's Far Eastern Service. - 66 words
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Article102 1927-12-27 9 English Puddings to Get Over Prohibition Reuter's Service. L New York, December 24. Christmas is being celebrated here most enthusiastically. Holly tied with a red ribbon to Christmas trees illuminated with multi-coloured lights is seen everywhere. It is estimated that over three million hohdavmakers to-night are flockingReuter's Service. - 102 words
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Article26 1927-12-27 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, December 25. The Reich's revenues for thei half year from April to October exceeded the csti mates by over 354,600,000.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 26 words
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Article289 1927-12-27 9 Feared Loss of the M Dawn 99 NOTHING HEARD SINCE FRIDAY Little Hope of Survival Now Entertained Reuter's Service. London, December 24. Anxiety is growing in America with regard to the fate of the occupants of the amphibian seaplane Dawn, which left Roosevelt Field yesterday for GraceReuter's Service. - 289 words
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Article54 1927-12-27 9 Indignation at Light Sentences Passed on Students Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Budapest, December 26. Hungarian opinion manifests extreme indignation over the fact that the Roumanian students who raided Grosswardein and other cities, killing several Jews and Hungarians and looting millions in property, have been sentenced to laughable terms inTrans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 54 words
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Article62 1927-12-27 9 Reuter's Service. Rome, December 24. The Pope, replying to Christmas greetings at the Sacred College, said that he rejoiced at the appointment of the first Japanese Bishop but he sorrowed at the savage episodes, cruelties and atrocities in Mexico, Russia and China. It seemed impossible that allReuter's Service. - 62 words
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Article61 1927-12-27 9 Reuter's Service. Washington, December 24. Unwilling to give up hope that some of the crew of the S4 still are alive, Secretary Wilbur has decided to go to Provincetown to confer with the officers of the salvage fleet. He declared, "As long as we can carry onReuter's Service. - 61 words
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Article44 1927-12-27 9 Reuter's Service. Suva, Fiji, December 26. The Clan steamer Clan McWilliam caught fire and will be a total loss. This happened while completing her loading of copra at Vavau, Tonga, before sailing homeward. Captain Thompson and the chief engineer were drowned.Reuter's Service. - 44 words
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Article43 1927-12-27 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 24. It transpires that the American yacht in collision at Cowes was not the Crusader, but the Cressida owned by Mr. Delrichs of the New York Yacht Club, which is on its maiden voyage to the Bahamas.Reuter's Service. - 43 words
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Article42 1927-12-27 9 Reuter's Service. Johannesburg, December 26. Five natives were killed and 26 injured in a fight between rival factions in a Western township. Three of the injured are not expected to live. A policeman was among' those slightly injured.Reuter's Service. - 42 words
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Article32 1927-12-27 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Moscow, December 26. Negotiations are reported to have been opened between M. Stalin and Trotzky with a view to the latter's re-admittance to the Communist Party.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 32 words
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Article167 1927-12-27 10 America Considers Proposals SIMILAR TREATIES WITH OTHERS Reuter's Service. Washington, December 24. The Foreign Relations Committee of the •Senate has recently been examining M. Priand's proposal for a treaty outlawing Franco-American war. Senator Borah. Chairman of the Committee, suggested that If. Briand should be asked toReuter's Service. - 167 words
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Article74 1927-12-27 10 Excess of 55 Millions Shawn in Estimates Reuter's Service. Paris. December 25. The Budget, after going backwards ami forwards between the Chamber and Senate, was definitely adopted by both Houses by substantial majorities. The receipts areestimated at 42.4!)b\000,000 francs and the expenditure at 42.441,000,000. [Havas Agency.] Paris,Reuter's Service. - 74 words
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Article53 1927-12-27 10 Royal Dutch Opens Fire on the Standard Group Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin. December 25. The Bezet Mittag learns that the Roy*l Dutch oil group has opened a campaign against the Standard Oil Co.. on the Jatter's own market by purchasing the New Jersey Colombia 0:1 Company forTrans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 53 words
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Article272 1927-12-27 10 Reuter's Service. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Paris. December 24. The aeroplane. Georges Guynemer, landed yesterday at Mersina. Cilicia. [Reuters Service.] Paris. December 26. The aeroplane. Georges Guvnemer. landed at Alexandretta on Christmas Day. Warsaw, December 25. A bip drive has been inaugurated in order to create the financialReuter's Service.; Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 272 words
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Article682 1927-12-27 10 Rugby SINGAPORE BEAT UNITED SERVICES Very Exciting Match at the Stadium One of the most exciting games of rugby ever seen locally was played at the Stadium on Christmas Eve when Singapore met the United Services for the Malaya Cup. Singapore won by the narrow margin of 11682 words
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Article142 1927-12-27 10 Singapore Christmas Make Merry Christmas has came and gone and Singapore Christians, like their fellow believers all over the world, celebrated the occasion with all due ceremony. Merry and bright was the order from the highest to the humblest home. Nearly every Christian home was gaily decorated and142 words
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Article58 1927-12-27 10 (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 27. While being prepared for work, the boiler of an engine of the Phooy Soon Mining Kongsi at Sungei Besi exploded with terrific force. One large piece of metal was picked up nearly 700 yards away. A Sikh watchman was58 words
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Article270 1927-12-27 10 Home League Results on Christmas Eve Reuter's Service. London, December 24. The following rre the results of the Home League football matches played dayFirst Division Arsenal 3, Kverton 2. Aston Villa 5, Sheffield W. 4. Burnley 2, Cardiff City L Bury 2, Blackburn R. 3. Derby C. 4, BirminghamReuter's Service. - 270 words
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Article256 1927-12-27 10 Reuter's Service. London, December 2»?. To-day's Home League matches resulted as follows:— First Division Arsenal vs. Liverpool, postponed. Birmingham 1, Sunderland 1. Bolton W. 4. Tottenham H. 1. Bury 4. Portsmouth 0. Derby C. 5. Aston Villa 0. Fverton 2, Cardiff City 1. Hvdderstield T. 1,Reuter's Service. - 256 words
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81 1927-12-27 10 Heavy rain which usually interferes with celebrations and other events came down again yesterday afternoon and spoilt the match between the Seremban Chinese and the Bendemeer team. The ground was sodden and the ball slippery and good football was impossible. For the greater part of81 words
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Article107 1927-12-27 10 Reuter's Service. Johannesburg, December 24. Before five thousand with the sky overcast and the weather warm, South Africa won the toss and were all out for 196 at the tea interval. The attendance finally increased to ten thousand. Catterall scored eighty-six and Geary took seven wickets for 70 runs.Reuter's Service. - 107 words
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Article1754 1927-12-27 10 (By Robert S. Angus) Edinburgh, December 1. We enter to-day on the last month of a disappointing year. The industrial revival which was so much needed and in some quarters i o confidently predicted has not taken place to the extent that was hoped. We have held our1,754 words
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Article176 1927-12-27 10 A Case for the Chief Police Officer K- ycur reecnt editor,'ih it I r ir>o« e heading, oil the unforlun .te inciujni ur the Town H'll in which certain low-ola* s Europeans grossly and scandalously misbehaved th nisei ves, no surprise need be expressed; tor to those176 words
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Article181 1927-12-27 10 Over Three Hundred Lunatics Taken to St. John's I* rom time to time during the past few months cases of cholera have broken out in Singapore, but the outbreaks have been few and far between, and there has not been any real cause for alarm for many181 words
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Article35 1927-12-27 10 The Singapore Police Band, through the courtesy of the Inspector General of Police, played selections in Malacca on three days last week, on the Malacca Club Padang, at the Pier Head, and on Kubu Plains.35 words
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Article323 1927-12-27 10 St. Andrew's Society To the Editor of the Malaya Tr.v, Slr In repl v to Mr. Main the above caption in ye.sWdJ r an <fcr the "Straits Times," I would |i out '*<• to po^ 1 distinctly stated that it was the Selangor <• ,Ur t323 words
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Article354 1927-12-27 10 President Garfield Brings Distinguished Passengers The s.s. "President Garfield" arrived n Singapore at daylight yesterday on her thirteenth voyage around the world under command of Captain Albeit Wilson. She disembarked 43 cabin j assenge: s here amongst whom are the following: Mr. George R. Calhoun, Mr. Calhoui ifar354 words
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Article158 1927-12-27 10 School Gives Party for Physical Director A tea f>arty in honour of Mr. J. \N v son, Physical Director, was held 11 members of the Majelis Perhimpunar Guru Melayu, Singapore, at Gey lair.: >■ Schocl on Friday. The function was very largeh and the guests were received158 words
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Article55 1927-12-27 10 Filipino soldiers who untitled the allied forces nlan to est Filipino World War Veterans' tion. Nathan A. Sison. a S Uncle Sam's expeditionary forces, a one of the purposes for which the pr< Filipino Foreign Legion will be esta is to perpetuate the memorj oi t 1 played by Filipino55 words
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Article386 1927-12-27 11 H IIM -PURCHASE SYSTEM IN AMERICA 7 rt r idous Extent of Deferred Payment Plan i: cha^e"—buying good-: by the plan—has become one of the ve powers of retail business, a remarkable analysis of this »u go" system, published in the y issue of the "Wet386 words
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Advertisement80 1927-12-27 11 Johns-Manville N FIRE EXTINGUISHERS iln handy size) inrrode, freeze nor damage the finest fabric. Bargain Price $10. Obtainable at HIN WATT CO., 101, Market Street, ALSO AT ORCHARD ROAD, (Opposite Pavilion) Your Piano will always be Musically Perfect I It trusted to the care of MR. R. MYRAM. pert Tuner80 words
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Advertisement215 1927-12-27 11 Just water and Palmoli ye Nothing else is needed to retain or restore "that schoolgirl complexion." A dear, rosy, firm skin is the very foundation of beauty. Such a skin results from the regular use of Palmolive Soap. Because Palmollve not only cleanses thoroughly but restores youthful bloom by the215 words
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Advertisement325 1927-12-27 11 a WISHING OUR PATRONS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO-NIGHT! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27. TO-NIGHT! At The New World Shows (JALAN BESAR.) VARIED ATTRACTIONS WAYANIi PEK JEE. THE CITY OPERA will stage "The Blind Sister" It is a moralastic Play in which will be exposed vividly the different phases of325 words
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Article485 1927-12-27 12 PROTESTS LODGED BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE War Secretary Sorry for a Slander Mr. Lloyd George won a bout with Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, the War Secretary, when a deputation attended the War Office to oppose the schema to acquire Surrey commons for military purposes. Sir Laming, referring485 words
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Article, Illustration355 1927-12-27 12 Charles Lamb, whimsical, lovable, self sacrificing "Elia," died on December 27. 1834. at Edmonton, then a quiet hamlet north-east of London, and was buried in the churchyard there. He was 59 when h? died, a worn old man, exhausted by "the drudgery of the desk's dead wood"355 words
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Advertisement149 1927-12-27 12 S A TRIPLE PARAMOUNT PROGRAMME FOR XMAS HOLIDAYS. >^ 5 "LOVERS IN QUARANTINE" FEATURING -X Bebe Daniels and Harrison Ford V From J. TENNYSON JESSE S FAM US PLAY I QUARANTINE" w LONE OF THE FUNNIEST FILMS MADE 7* also n t "Bonnie Prince Charlie" 3 FEATURING Gladys Cooper and149 words
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Advertisement185 1927-12-27 12 Keep illness at arm's lengtli MIHI Uln strength to keep illness fjjj at arm's length. BOVRIL 1 I SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 3 Men's, Women's and Children's wear of ail description. J CHRISTMAS You get full value for what you spend in our shop. 3 I The Karikal Trading Co., I 88,185 words
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Article445 1927-12-27 13 Singapore, December 17. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 52 Beef, stew or curry kati 48 Pork, lean kati 62 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 54 Mutton Indian lb. 70 Mutton Australian lb. 70 Fowl, kati 60 Hens (Locally reared) kati 75 Ducks each 1.00 Pigeons, domestic,445 words
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Advertisement498 1927-12-27 13 Sj fl voir TRANSPORT COSTS gj by quicker and mor.- efficient handling with a X HUDSON LIGHT RAILWAY. g Hudson Ltd's technical knowledge of every phase of Light Railway fl sixtj ftmt experience in requirements for all parts of the world and ffi ji.u turing resources combine fl I ENGINEERING498 words
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Advertisement280 1927-12-27 13 I "Closed Car Value" I THE I I Morris Cowley I I FOUR DOOR SALOON 1 j New Low Price $2,100 9 j Malayan Motors Ltd. 1 i! Sole Agents in Malaya. n h j|=ii=iia^i^Fr-i^'!ar=i|=jiaiar=iiai^raiaß^i3P Good or Sad /dm O YOU realize that often ill health is the result of280 words
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Advertisement798 1927-12-27 14 PUBLIC NOTICES MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Tenders are invited for the supply,.during the months of February-June (inclusive) 1928, of 5,000 barrels of Rapid Hardening cement, delivered mto godown at Fort Canning in monthly deliveries of 1 000 barrels, and deliveries to commence not later than the Ist February. The cement must798 words
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Advertisement516 1927-12-27 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. fßeiristared in London, under the Act, of 1862 to 1890. Ob 2wd December 1892.) Authorised CapitoT ggffiß SSSSSS Paid-up Capital C^Tncaaa Reserve Fund and Rest HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman.516 words
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Advertisement233 1927-12-27 14 INSURANCE THE EASTERN UXITEdT* 4 ASSURANCE CORIM m\ Tlo\ LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S 3 HEAD OFFICE: SIN', |gg 2nd Floor of No. 3. Malacca Street, Singapore. 'Phoue Nos. 3016 and 3047. BOARD OF DIRK' See Teong Wah, Esq. (Chairman). Gaw Khek Khiam, Esq (Vice Chairman). Ong Soon Tee, Esq.233 words
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Advertisement395 1927-12-27 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES rated in England-) MAIL P 4 SSENGEB CARGO SERVICES. AlN v i X AND ORIENTAL STEAM no>i TO.. LONDON AND s VST MAIL SERVICE. trad with His Majesty's Gov ci ii limit.) \KI>S from LONDON ~r hina Japan Due Tonnage Singapore395 words
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