The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 June 1912
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Title Section15 1912-06-27 401 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES FHURSDAY. JUNE 27, 1912. No 1.30015 words
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Article166 1912-06-27 401 LEADERS. PAGE The Imperial Value of Singapore 401 Impecunious China 402 The Presidential Scandal 40*2 A Vain Railway Dream 402 The Kmpire and Food 403 rh ma's Loan Rejection 403 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Hank Notes Arrest of M. Sabatier 410,41:$ Policeman Stabbed 405 Divorce Case 406 Theft of166 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article74 1912-06-27 401 On the -'3rd inst.. at 2K, Killiuev Road, the wife of Tan Moeng Tho, o* a son. Keith. At Fyvie, Aberdeenshlre, on the 23rd inst., the wife of Dr. H. D. Keith, of a son. At Telok Anson, to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Phillips of Strathiuashie Estate, Bagan74 words
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Article37 1912-06-27 401 At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on June 22nd by the Rev. W. Runciman, m.a., b.d., David Drummond of Singapore to Annie, daughter of the late Capt. John Blair, formerly of Singapore, and of Mrs. Blair, Scotland.37 words
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Obituary55 1912-06-27 401 At Mafeking House. Tanjong Katong. after a short illness Regina, widow of the late Mr. C. H. Darke, aged 23 3 ears. "O Rest in the Lord-" Mitchell. At Johore Bharn, John Charles Harold Mitchell, of Eulthorne, Yorkshire, at H.l'd a.m. on June 7th. Nixon.— On Saturday, 22nd June,55 words
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Article71 1912-06-27 401 (Corrected up to June 26. > Hank 4 m/s 2-4} demand 2-4 1-16 Private credits 8 m/s 2-4 7-16 credits 6m e 2 4 23-82 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 28 8 A India, T. T. lf*l Hongkong, demand 12 A Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 140^ Bangkok,71 words
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Article135 1912-06-27 401 June 26. Tin ...220 tons sold $100.12^ Gambier buyers 950 Gambier Cube No. 1 16 00 Gambier Cube No. 2 nom Pepper Black ordin. S'pore 11.871 Pepper, (White fair) 3 5 1 2 i Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda) 116135 words
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Article, Illustration1592 1912-06-27 401 »i)~ P-,.-* rlf P.i->pi»»'s r«trh» maintain f T „..,< 1,. ;-f}-. x »mti»ffi»gi l>y cain t <■* <i.i f ti.>i IV>ul> !i--i if o inm* ivcftpts draw, ""''flenl 10 K liii'oi., Lo\a'i\ uai Law. June 21. So argent is the temptation of the individual to1,592 words
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Page 401 Advertisements
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Advertisement260 1912-06-27 401 SjihscriJK'i-s to the "Sini{ai>ore Free Press" weekly returning from Emm to the Straits by any of the mail Hues, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival in SingajKnt'. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call.260 words
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Page 401 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous175 1912-06-27 401 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The B. I. "Taroba" arrived on Saturday morning with mails from London up to May SI. The homeward mail is taken this week by the P. and O. Arcadia to-morrow. Mr. A. D. Cox. the local tennis champion, has been seriously injured as the result of a175 words
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Article1047 1912-06-27 402 •June *2 1. There is something in the old Scots prorerb "An empty purse makes a blate merchant" (a timid shamefaced merchant) that is not inappropriate to the necessary attitude in the case of impecunious China in face of those from whom she hoped to borrow. Even now1,047 words
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Article978 1912-06-27 402 Jane 24. It is far from an agreeable business to touch on the degraded aberrations of what passes for politics in the United states, particularly those phases of political struggle over the matter of (he election of the President of the Republic. An ordinaty party struggle, where978 words
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Article1252 1912-06-27 402 lone 'l't. One of the features of this prngm uve age is the deration of OBgiaeecißg enterprise, executive energy, and large capital to the creation of the addition.! l schemes of railway communicationthat are yet requited to mpnlemnt the extensive systems now existing, whkA traverse freal1,252 words
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Article1336 1912-06-27 403 June 2(>. It was Christopher NORTH who devised that pregnant phrase Gaiter magisfer art him t which, interpreted broadly, means that the need of the satisfaction of hunger is the stimulus to all civilisation. More than once in these columns have \\\e touched upon the increasing1,336 words
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Article1154 1912-06-27 403 •June 27. It is proper to assume that the State Department of the United State* is well informed regarding the course of affairs in China, a field in which American diplomacy of late lias shown itself extremely vigilant. When that Department of the American Government announces that1,154 words
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Article435 1912-06-27 404 All interesting article is published in the May issue of the Agricultural Bulletin on this kiud of tree, by Mr. Anderson of the Gardens. He points out that many people often write suggesting the Eucalyptus as a road -side tree, and also on account of their supposed value435 words
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Article73 1912-06-27 404 At a conference of iugushis (Circassian tribesmen) which has jnst been held at Nasran, in the Terek territory, the general opinion was expressed that the main cause of robberies and other crimes was the custom of purchasing wives. It was therefore resolved to fix a definite tax to be paid73 words
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Article937 1912-06-27 404 It is a tribute to the excellence of the Kn gland X.I who toured Australia last season to have six of their number retained in the eleven to do battle against the Australians in the third of the triangular tests which began at Lords on Monday. And a937 words
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Article263 1912-06-27 404 There are. however niMch MM uih\ regret it, any number of ptrsoiiN v.)\r,^ scruples do not prevent them from dealing in wares obtained other than by horieM means, and. one believes, the rubber in dustry is no exception to affording sco|>»> for this means of livelihood.263 words
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Article183 1912-06-27 404 The knowledge that stolen property can always be planted after it o*l been stolen often acts as an additional Incentive to thieve, and for that reason it is right to look upon the receiver m almost as had as the actual thief and punish him accordingly. In the183 words
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Article183 1912-06-27 404 The half yearly session concluded with a social meeting n the C. C. A. Hall on Tuesday night. The Rev. \V. Murray was in the chair, and was supported by Mr. Song Ong Siang. i. :...\i.. the President of the Chinese Christian Association. The chairman spoke183 words
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Article145 1912-06-27 404 From the Ipf at Co.. the be*| agenthas come the annual report of this riou ritfciag Canadian Co., which bbous that the new business in the year amounir i to over 4* million gold dollars. The assets have gone up by half a million and now145 words
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Article36 1912-06-27 404 The engagement is announced between Miss May Ralph of Adelaide <Soutb Am tralia). second daughter of tbe late Capt T. J. Halph and Mr. .J. H. Stal of tbe Autflo Saxon Petroleum Company Ltd Siuga pore.36 words
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Article1089 1912-06-27 405 There are moments in a man's past life which he i* unable to recall without a fierce thrill of joy. It is the merest truism, for instance, to say that a lad's first kiss of his fir»>t sweetheart is one of the unforgettable events. We have allG.S.K. - 1,089 words
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Article773 1912-06-27 405 Free Lance - Free Lance I say, you're not going to eat that surely f said the ex-griffin. That what I queried. Why, that watercress. It's a most dangerous thing to eat out here." Well," said I, dangerous or not, I've eaten it for over eight years, and I hope I may773 words
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Article897 1912-06-27 405 A brilliant Frenchman observed tha words were given to conceal thoughts which may be true as regards speech, but not so true of written language. But the proper study of words and their history throws great light on the period of this world before engraving or writingW.M. - 897 words
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Article477 1912-06-27 405 KRSI'LTS OF THE STIJIKF. Mr. F. J. Abbott, secretary of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company, writes At this juncture it may be of some interest to the public, and especially to bankers and merchants connected with the Far East, to realise the difficulty of maintaining477 words
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Article38 1912-06-27 405 The rumour is once more retailed in Hongkong that a number of wealthy and enterprising individuals, representing more than one nationality, are seriously contemplating a big scheme to farther promote Macao as the Monte Carlo of the East.38 words
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Article141 1912-06-27 405 Fatally Wounded hy Ahmed Burglar. About 3.80 on Saturday morning, Malay police constable No. SM was on duty in Merchant Koad wben be saw two Chinese carrying a box. When the men saw the P. C. they dropped the box and tied, but the active Malay pursued them141 words
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Article419 1912-06-27 406 On German Mail. When the German mail steamer Goeben came into Port on Monday afternoon from Hongkong, she was, for reasons best known to the authorities, ordered into quarantine for inspection. The inspecting party included Di Gilbert Brooke, Port Health Oilicer, Mr W. Peacock of the Chinese Protectorate,419 words
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Article350 1912-06-27 406 The wedding of Mr H. J. Ling and Miss Kathleen M. Paddy at St. John's Church, Hankow, proved one of the prettiest events of the Summer season. The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ended Jane loth show 344 deaths, and the rather high average350 words
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Article414 1912-06-27 406 S. C. C. I. v S. C. C. 11. (Very little interest was taken m the atch on the Esplanade last evening, m le Association Football Cup competition, hen the first and second teams of the C. C. met m the second round. The :st eleven had previously414 words
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Article262 1912-06-27 406 The following report will he submitted at the half yearly meeting to be held on June 28. After writing off depreciation, and making provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net profits amount to $486,150.45. which with the balance of $84,289.42 brought forward from last account makes262 words
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Article114 1912-06-27 406 The Indian opium revenue for the current year, being the proceeds of two smiles of Bengal, and one sale of Malwa opium, amounts to Rs. 1,34,76,547, which is Rs.' 50,91,547 better than the estimate. Many of the S.V.C. men will be pleased to hear that a marriage has been arranged,114 words
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Article638 1912-06-27 406 Straits Tkading Co.'s Lossi s. »In the District Court before Mr Firm>ne a Malay named Omar bin Mohamad is charged with the theft of 14 bags of tin ore valued at |£00, from the Straits Trading Company's godown at I'ulo Brani on May 9th. Mr G.638 words
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Article177 1912-06-27 406 In the Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Ebden, yesterday, Mr R. St. J. Braddell mentioned divorce suit No. 1 of 1912, in which he appeared for George Devanasam, petitioner, Mr Lucie Smith for Grace Devanasam, respondent, Mr V. D. Kuowles for the first co-respondent, Silva Dorai and177 words
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Article68 1912-06-27 406 A new Republican dollar, with figure of Dr Sun Yat-sen in a pilot jacket on the obverse side, has been struck at Nanking The charge against Lim Hong Tew of receiving three pieces of calico, valued at H2, the property of Messrs. Katz Bros was continued yesterday afternoon in the68 words
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Article258 1912-06-27 406 Fm*er Co.'s. The market has b<*en rather quiet since our last report and local Rubbers shew little change in the week, but Sterling shares are again easier. A small biihicfss has been passing in Tin shares and Industrials have been firm with a *mall demand. Ri'HMEK. Of the258 words
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Article493 1912-06-27 406 Hiuh Commissioner's Visit. Kota Bahru, .June 17th. H.E. Sir Arthur Young, k.c.m.g., arrived at Tumpat on the 12th inst. and was met by Mr. T. W. Clayton, Tunku Sri Andra Makota, Tunku Mahamud. Tunku Hassan and others. Prahus with Tunku Tetnouggong had waited at the oil mill, about493 words
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Article41 1912-06-27 406 At the last assizes here a Cantonese was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a Chinese towkay at Villa St. Joseph, Pasir Panjang, last year. The sentence has since been commuted to one of penal servitude for life.41 words
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Article588 1912-06-27 407 Saturday June 22, 1912. Mr. fOMSaaft ivtit. the newly elected Consular Agpnt for Kran< ein the K. M. S.. entertained a large party of hi* friends to dinner to r. lebrate the event. We are e h»d to hear that recent advices from fetal report an improvement in the health588 words
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Article195 1912-06-27 407 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr Arthur Mitchell <;oo<lman to bfl a Magistrate for the Settlement of Singapore, and Ml K. H. Williams, of tbc Federated Malay States Civil Service, to be Magistrate and an As>i*rant District .Judge for the Settlement of Penang. with195 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter185 1912-06-27 407 To thk Bonos, Dear Sir, Much has been written and said about this year's Interport Shoot, particularly with regard to the conditions under which Shanghai fired, and the majority of these observations plead excuse for Shanghai's error. Although it is no particular honour for Singapore (or any185 words
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Letter323 1912-06-27 407 Tc the Editor, Sir, Some time ago a paragraph appear- ed in your esteemed paper, pointing out I that the Government was about to iutro- dnce an Ordinance to the effect of limiting the powers of the Chin Chews in local vessels, a scandal which has existed323 words
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Article293 1912-06-27 407 A 111 ssi.w SAlLou's ADVENT! RES. Malay police constable No. 4 Mobamed, of Kaudang Kerbau police station, appeared before Mr. David, acting second magibtrate, yesterday morning, ork a charge of theft of j a three rouble note from a Kussiau sailor named Peter Lehjaka of the293 words
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Article28 1912-06-27 407 It is reported that three coolies employed in a Chinese mine, at the 4th mile, Cheras Uoad. have been buried alive owing to a slip of the overburden.28 words
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Article1328 1912-06-27 407 Quicqoid agunt homine* noetri est farago libeUl. Juvenau Exit Homtio Bottomley from the parliamentary stage. His place henceforth fora time at least— will probably be the shilling gallery, whence, with the *ipwashed and the unregenerate he can safely guy the supers iv Windsor uniform, who flit1,328 words
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Article381 1912-06-27 407 What Happened at Pilau Bbani Further evidence was taken by Mr H. \V. Firmstoue, m the District Criminal Court, yesterday afternoon, m the case m which a Malay named Omar bin Mohamed was charged, firstly, with the theft of fourteen bags of tin ore, the property381 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter86 1912-06-27 408 To thk Editok. Sir, There is another point thai your correspondent Parent might have mentioned. The holidays are always started in the middle of one month and end the middle of the next. This is hard on the poorer parents as it means paying for a months schooling86 words
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Article222 1912-06-27 408 Excitement Amongst Shareholders. The rumours of something wrong in the rubber share market yesterday accompanied by the considerable fall in many values on Thursday were confirmed yesterday by telegrams received by some business houses yesterday which stated amongst other details that a company had been formed to work222 words
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475 1912-06-27 408 To thk Editor. Dear Sir. -I believe it was m a re••ot issue of your paper I came across a letter on the above subject from a correspondent. I may say that your correspondent has forestalled me m the matter of ventilating this grievance475 words
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Article1110 1912-06-27 408 THK KIUST HOTKf,. All Kichtk Rbsbrvbd. With so many first class hotels now catering for public needs at every important point in the East it is rather difficult to imagine that there was ever a period when the European community in Malaya managed to get1,110 words
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Article924 1912-06-27 408 WJfcen two organised armies meet in the Held, after preparation and with full staffs, including representatives of friendly nations, all well skilled in military matters and precise reporters of movements when these conditions are fulfilled, it is still exceedingly difficult to obtain a 2lear and concise view of924 words
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Article119 1912-06-27 408 Yesterday afternoon the usual halfyearly sale of work in aid of the funds of the Chinese (iirls School was opened in the Victoria Memorial Hall by Hishop IVr guson Davie. There was a good attend ance. Lady Evelyn Young honouring the sale by119 words
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Article70 1912-06-27 408 London. June Is. The Directors of Highlands and Low lands Para Rubber Co., Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 7*. per cent. The Jeram Rubber Estates. Ltd.. have declared a dividend of ten per cent. The Duckvvari Tea aud Rubber Estates Ltd., (Ceylon' announce a dividend of70 words
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Article328 1912-06-27 408 The strike of Chinese engineering work men has now entered on its tenth day says the M. M. of Thursday and there are no signs of the men returning to work. Fears that the men employed in the out districts would become affected have not been realised328 words
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Article709 1912-06-27 409 In 1911 no less than 19,t8i acres were Kurve\ed in Malacca, the balance of workin arrear being considerably reduced. Owing to a fall in the rubber market ap plications did not come in >o freely as in the previous year. The average cost of surveying land709 words
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Article98 1912-06-27 409 It is with regret that the death is announced of the ftrr. Canon K. J. Barton Ptorfc**, of All Saints Church, Taiping. TW iU'(f «sed gentleman has been iu fail lag limit h for some time and he passed Th«- functitl takes at 5 pin. today,98 words
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Article1071 1912-06-27 409 On Saturday evening a very enjoyable Pianoforte aud Vocal Recital was given at the Hollandsche Club. Cairn Hill Road. by Miss Grace de Rozario and Mrs. H. C. I Jackson. The former lady is a highly j accomplished pianist with diplomas of the Royal College1,071 words
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Article1223 1912-06-27 409 Dbumiiond Blair. On Saturday there was the wedding of Miss Annie Blair, daughter of the late Capt. John Blair, for so long connected with Taujong Pagar Dock Co., to Mr. David Drummond, of Messrs Boustead and Co. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church, prettily decorated in white,1,223 words
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Article741 1912-06-27 410 Captain A. R. Chancellor. Chief Police Officer, has gone on a short holiday trip to Kelantau. Two instances have been brought to our notice in which a Malay cyclist has endeavoured to snatch jewellery from ladies driving in the town in rikishas. A Chinese woman, living741 words
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Article1584 1912-06-27 410 From out o7*n Correspondent.} May 80. The past week has been a memorable one in the history of Scottish religious life. The two great Presbyterian Churches resolved that the negotiations between them shall be carried on that every effort shall be made to bring about a co-opera-tion in1,584 words
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Article140 1912-06-27 410 Arkest of M. Sakatier. Some excitement was caused in the Square at tiffin time yesterday, by a state ment that a European who was on the point of being arrested by the police for being in possession of forged notes, had shot himself in the French Hair140 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter294 1912-06-27 410 To THK K I HI OH, Dear Sir.—Might I suggest Miroti^ii t|,.. medium of your valuable p.ipei th-it a 2nd Class compartment be allotted foi tbe exclusive use of ladies travelling bv night train on the F.M.S. Uuilways us j. done for the Ist aud Mid294 words
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199 1912-06-27 410 His many friends in Singapore mill regret to bear of a serious accident which betel Mr A. I). Cox. of Messrs AiMMM ;md (Jillillan, Ltd. and more generally known as the local tennis champion, some time between midnight on Saturday and early on199 words
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Article210 1912-06-27 410 S. C. C. II v. V. M. C. A. Played on the Esplanade ou Saturday and won by the S.C.C. by 24 runs. Scores Y.M.C.A. H. Van Cuyleuberg Ibw h Wilkin 10 G. Van (iuylenherg c and b Wiikin 16 S. Gander 1) Wilkin C. H. Gunter c and210 words
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Article60 1912-06-27 410 Thieves have broken into the mdm i.\ the office of the Inited Singapore KubUi Estate and stolen silver and copper rmiu amounting to »250. They first broke into the store and then climbed over a parti tion into the office. The office is soiiih distance from the bungalow of Mr60 words
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Article544 1912-06-27 411 {/•rotM out **im < om spvndent.\ Zanzibar, via Lori Jon, May 14. The report that Zanzibar is likely to be a subject of bargaining in any arrangement with Germany is kr.-uly criticised here, where it has attracted much attention. This is not by any means the first544 words
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Article147 1912-06-27 411 The Due de Montpensier, the younger brother of the Due d'Orleans, the Royalist heir to the Throne of France, who has a world wide reputation as a sportsman and traveller, it due in Singapore on the 28th December of next year. He was a visitor in147 words
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Article159 1912-06-27 411 We learn that the Ministry of Marine has placed the cost of three land wireless tuitions and the installations for vessels of the Fleet in the estimates for K. S. ltl. The sites for the land stations will be mi the eminence at the Exhibition ground159 words
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Article557 1912-06-27 411 The following properties were disposed of by auction by Messrs. Ching Ken 4 Lee and Co. at their sale room yesterday there being a large attendance. 999 Years' leasehold land (fronting tlie Old Straits of Singapore) Area 7 Acres, 1 Rood and 22 Poles, Quit Rent 13.20 per557 words
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Article201 1912-06-27 411 Replying to questions on the subject of tbe troubles which occurred recently in Netherlands India amongst a portion ol the Chinese population, the Minister for Colonies stated in the Second Chamber of the States General that at Datavia the troubles wholly bore the character of disturbances which201 words
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Article74 1912-06-27 411 Detective Inspector Taylor raided a house at 9, Amoy St: on Saturday and arrested three Teochews in connection with the housebreakingcase in Merchant Road, and the subsequent stabbing of a Malay policeman. Housebreaking tools, daggers and clasp knives were found in the house. The P. C, who has been progressing74 words
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Article428 1912-06-27 411 lii rrs II v Wandbbbbs. The replayed match between the above teams took place on the Esplanade last evening, and resulted In a win for the Bofft by H goals to nil. Taking the game all through there was very little enthusiasm about it at times it was428 words
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Article141 1912-06-27 411 The return match between Keppel Golf Club and Sepoy Lines Golf Club was played at Sepoy Lines on»Sunday and resulted in a win for the home side by the narrow margin of j. The scores were as follows F.W.King J. L. Humphreys H. T. White P.141 words
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Article174 1912-06-27 411 About 9-30 yesterday morning, a private gharry containing a Chinese iionya and several children, and driven by a Javanese syce, knocked down a Tamil at the junction of Selegie Road and Albert Street. The unfortunate man was removed in an unconscious condition. A Chinaman was fined one dollar or two174 words
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Article478 1912-06-27 411 English Crv Shahf on The English Cup Final at the Palace this year was not the usual financial success. The ttarusley and West Bromwich match was witnessed by the smallest crowd 54,500) which has gathered on the Sydenham slopes since LB9C, when Sheffield Wednesday and the Wolves met478 words
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Article245 1912-06-27 411 Whilst upou the subject of possible changes in time honoured institutions I may mention a decided change which is imminent. The hansom cab "the gondola of London" was once the pride of the metropolis. But times change, and its disappearance off the streets of the metropolis is245 words
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Article96 1912-06-27 411 It will surprise most persons to learn there is no authorised, or official, version of the Marseillaise.' It seems that the hymn has been denatured since Rouget de L'lsle wrote the words, and it has been found necessary to appoint a commission to revise the text and issue a deiinite96 words
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Article3189 1912-06-27 412 JAN. I— JUNE 27, 1912. [NOT INCLUDING THIS WEEKS.] LEADERS. PAGE Thfi King Edward Hemorial Fund 1 The Crisis of the Conference 2 The Straits Diuner 2 The New Year's Honours 3 The Situation in China 1,17,181 The Outlook in Europe 18 Tin in 1912 18 A Naval War3,189 words
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Article176 1912-06-27 413 CASK OF M. BABATIER. Skhiots Chabges brought i'.v Pouch. M. (ledeon Sabatier, the proprietor of the French Hair Dressing Saloon in Kaltles Square, his wife, Mrs. Chio Sabatier (a .Japanese 1 and M. Jules Muller, his senior assistant (an Austrian* appeared before Mi. David, second magistrate, yesterday176 words
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Article269 1912-06-27 413 FORGED NOTES: A SUGGESTION. A Malay was recently arrested in Sin gapore with something like three or four hundred forged five dollar notes in his possession. Yesterday sufficient evidence was given in another case to warrant the assumption that the number of forged notes of various denominations circulating is considerable.269 words
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1186 1912-06-27 413 Wednesday, June 26 1912. St. JOSEPH'S CHURCH. Singapore's Magnificent New Cathedral. WOES OF thk FOBTUGUESE Mission. After many years and the preparation of very many and various designs tbe new Church of St. Joseph has at last been completed and i* to be dedicated on Sunday. Plant were originally prepared1,186 words
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Article450 1912-06-27 413 A GOOD OPENING. {From our oini Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. June 2">. The Summer Meeting opened this after noon In bright weather before a moderate attendence. Mr K. L. Brock man and Mitt. <}. Broadrick were amongst those present. The Johore State band played during the afternoon. Storey's450 words
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Article800 1912-06-27 414 300 yards handicap will be swum off on Sunday next, the 30th inst, on the arrival of the 10 o'clock launch at the Swimming Club. Entries, by letter only, will he, received by either the Captain, MrE.R. Thomas, or by the Hon. Secretary, Mr H. a800 words
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Article731 1912-06-27 414 AYER PAN AS Ltd. The following is the Directors' Report to be presented to the meeting to be held on Monday. Directors submit the Company's Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended Hist January, 1912. The profit for the year, before providing for Directors' Fees, but731 words
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Article106 1912-06-27 414 The conversion of the Nurses' Quarters at the Kuala Lumpur European Hospital into a female ward having been decided upon, a new set of Nurses' Quarters are being put up. In a cricket match at Ipoh, v. Tapah, the home team made 205 for four wickets (F. 0. B. Dennys106 words
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Article489 1912-06-27 414 Tenth Ordinary General Meeting. The tenth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Belat Tin Mining Com pany, Limited, was held at noon yesterday at Gresham House, Battery Road. Mr G. A. Derrick presided and there were also present Messrs A. D. Allan, J. O. Davies,489 words
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Article92 1912-06-27 414 Official figures of the export of block tin and tin ore from Jan. to May, and the previous year are Block Tin, 17,197 pik. for May: five mos. 80,355 pik. against 70,879 pik. Tin Ore, 54,651 pik. for May five mos. 252,572 pik. against 214,174 pikul.92 words
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Article129 1912-06-27 414 The Singapore teams are visiting Kuala Lumpur this week to take part in the Tournament for the McDougall Cup which is one of the Selangor Polo Club's annual fixtures. Colonel Geddes, Captain Power, the Hon. P. G. Scarlett and Mr. Sill, who represent the Buffs, left yesterday for Kuala129 words
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Article88 1912-06-27 414 Before the Master Attendant yesterday morning five Chinamen pleaded guilty to stowing away on the Burns Philp steamer "Montoro which left Singapore on 31st May last for Australia. They were discovered after departure from Singapore and handed over to the Police Authorities at Port Darwin. They88 words
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Article464 1912-06-27 414 To the Editor ok the Tim* n. Sir. Having seen the discussions which I have lately taken place re lascar and whit* sailors I must say that from my Inn, perieneeof both kinds I infinitely prefer for the Eastern trade British quarter masters aid lascar sailors.464 words
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Article204 1912-06-27 414 PBOrOftKO Intkk Orikxtal Toikwmknt AT SIXGAPOKK. Mr. Clive (iaunt, a prominent lawyer in Rangoon, who is a brother of Mr. L. E. Gaunt of Singapore, writes as follows to the "Rangoon Gazette" of June 14th If sufficient inducement offers it ib pro posed to hold an invitation lawn204 words
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Article103 1912-06-27 414 A large gathering watched the 'looter 1 match oq the Esplanade last eveoteg between K. Company of the Butts and the Royal Engineers in the Warren Shield competition. The teams had drawn three times previously. Staff Sergeant Fan«-r acted as referee and a last and well con103 words
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Article92 1912-06-27 414 In connection with St. Joseph's Church description it should be stated that the floor tiles were supplied by the Tampenis Tile Works, the stained glass by Messrs. John Hall and Sons, Bristol, and the steel window casements by Messrs Gardiner and Co., Bristol. The aitar rail was made by the92 words
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Article3032 1912-06-27 415 [Iff Submarine Cable]. Raviu'l Service Ml Lloyd (ieorge after opening a Welsh ba/aar at Westminster was attacked by snaTi iftetto who attempted to Knock his ha' He was aastled bv then towards the daoi amidst sbotltf of Win D lire \on goi lo ppive facilities for Women's Votes hilt3,032 words
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Article193 1912-06-27 415 EDITOR CONVICTED. Penaug. Jum i zMtli. Mr. A. Drown. Magistrate of the District Court, gave judjguieut 111 the ca.^e in which the Direcrors of t.e Criterion Press and Mr. T. Wright, editor of the Straits Echo, were charged with telling ob-ceue papers. His honour found the accused193 words
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Article1071 1912-06-27 416 When the non chemical expert approaches the subject of synthetic rubber he is venturing onto very treacherous and little known ground, and one ciaims in this matter no special technical knowledge. In such a case it would be absurd to dip into the actual processes which1,071 words
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Article75 1912-06-27 416 The Buffs Beaten. Kuala Lumpur, June 26. The tirst match in Um McDougall Cup was played here this afternoon wheu Selangor met the Buffs. It was agreed, for the first time in a match in Malaya, to play the non-offside rule. Selangor had a fairly easy75 words
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Article452 1912-06-27 416 CRICKET A NEW MISSION. M Cricket is peculiarly a Christian game. No pagan nation has ever played it." Melbourne Paper." 1 When wild in woods the savage ran, Being a prehistoric man, There is no record hinting at His rude delight in hall and hat And, when, in times a452 words
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Article75 1912-06-27 416 An official telegram received at Hankow from Yochow states that the members of the Spanish Mission at Hwayang, Hunan, are in serious peril of death owing to the hostility of the natives. The missionaries appealed to the local District Magistrate for protection, but, says the telegram, he refused to take75 words
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Article1220 1912-06-27 416 RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES Cap. 188 DE. Paid. LAfIT Dl? BUYKRB X"K R 89.000 28 28 Allagar *Jj J N 150.000 28 28 Anglo-Malay 70% Id 7t 50,000 28 28 Batang Malak* £2 5 0 Ml! S 30 000 1 1 B atu ve ol '.t?? ~2tlt 2 2 11,220 words
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