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Title Section17 1912-10-24 257 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES rHURSDAY. OCTOBER 24, 1912, No. 1, 3 1717 words
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Article183 1912-10-24 257 LEADERS. PAGE The heceiving of the Knemy 257 liinc-iples of Prison Treatment. 258 The New Municipal Bill 258 The Situation in the Balkans 259 The Bulgarian Operations 259 What may follow 200 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Claim against Broker 270,262 luckless Motor Driving 262 Malay Murder Case 266,268 \lleged183 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article92 1912-10-24 257 Knowles. On October 21st, 1912, the wife of V. D. Knowles, of a son. Harrop On October 13, the wife of Mr. J. B. Harrop, Manager, Ayer Tawah Estate, of a daughter. Le Cain. -At Legation Hotel, Bangkok, on October ft, to Mr. and Mis. \V J. C. Le92 words
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Obituary14 1912-10-24 257 Trottkr.— On Sept 22. suddenly, Cecil C. Trotter, late of Federated Malay States.14 words
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Article70 1912-10-24 257 (Corrected up to Oct. 2 »J Bank 4 ra's **13 32 demand 2-4 h Private credits 3 m/e 2-4 916 credits 6ra s 2-4J France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 238* India, T. T. 174} Hongkong, demand 10 j Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 14 0 1 Bangkok, demand70 words
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Article135 1912-10-24 257 Oct. 23. Tin 50 tons sold §114.25 Gainbier buyers 8 62j Gambier Cube No. 1 14 50 Gambier Cube No. 2 noir Pepper Black ordin. S'pore... SO 00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 33 00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom Nutmegs (30 to the lb.) noin Mace (Banda) 11l135 words
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Article, Illustration1141 1912-10-24 257 \r 1,-." »fc« »v.. ,u,, r. -nn>~\ r -b« vr't \a:n, '•'V> •<!'.! i mi -n :i' iinivi'twd y y pain ■>»- rr i. Tnith '—r j',, '";<\* o^rrpt*. draw. Heel in f\ Rftiob. LoyaUv and l*uv. October 18. Technically there is as yet no1,141 words
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Page 257 Advertisements
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Advertisement222 1912-10-24 257 SuhsorilH-rs to the Singapore Free Press'' At»k!v returning from Europe to the Straits Sv iinv of the mail lines, art' invited to send to Manager the name of thtir steamer and of arrival in sin^ajKne. Copies will then liletl to meet them at various ]>orts of call. «eribsmla BwrapQ wiahtag222 words
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Advertisement23 1912-10-24 257 TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND J. CAMBELL LATHAM ft Co, Court, Naval ft Mintary Tailors. 59, Conduit Street, LONDON, W. Mr. a G. DISS.23 words
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Page 257 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous140 1912-10-24 257 THE WEEKS NEWP The P. A O. India arrived on Friday last with mails up to Sep. 27. This weekly leaves to-day by B. I. Dunera.'' The Gazette last week contained drafts of the new Betting Bill and Municipal Bill which are to be introduced before the Legislative Council. Considerable140 words
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1774 1912-10-24 258 October 19. To make the punishment lit the crime has ever since the world began boon a problem of every community above the elementary grouping of the family. The simple intelligible justice of lex (a/ ion is, the eye for an eye and tooth for1,774 words
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Article1095 1912-10-24 258 October 21. With the publication in the Government Gazette of the new draft Municipal Ordinance it may he declared that a great advance w ill be made by this measure in Municipal administration. The chief differentia which distinguish this Bill from the preceding Ordinance are presented1,095 words
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Article1490 1912-10-24 259 October 2*2. Was it not the M Kttrick Shepherd that once said, us recorded in the Xocslmbroeimmac that tlKirn im aheap ni tine confused eating about a sheep's head?" The Balkan campaign, or assortment ot campaigns, in this fine contusion of localised hostilities reminds one1,490 words
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Article1385 1912-10-24 259 October 28. The military tension in the Balkan Peninsula is increasing fast. While we hear of ftghing over the Greek frontier near Ell&Bona, with some loss to the Greeks, all that, along with the fighting in the Montenegrin region anil on the Servian frontier in the Morava1,385 words
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Article1042 1912-10-24 260 October 21 Possibly some whose idea is that the present deplorable outbreak in the Balkans is of little importance if the telegraphic agencies do not supply regular bulletins ot fighting, with a big battle every three days or so, are quite unable to realise that the apparently1,042 words
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Article396 1912-10-24 260 The illness of Mr. ,7. S.Glover, Registrar of the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court ended fatally on Monday afternoon at the residence of Dr. and Mrs Milne. Mr (Hover had been suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia during the past six. or seven weeks,396 words
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Article134 1912-10-24 260 Dr A. Sukra wanly, barrister at -law of Calcutta, kas received telegrams from Turkey to proceed to Turkey to strengtken tke relations between Moslems in different parts of tke world. Dr Sukrawardy was tke founder of tke Pan islamic Society in London, and kas receivsd letters from tke Persian foreign134 words
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Article622 1912-10-24 260 The following is tbe committees repoit for the year ending noth June. Ifff, to ha presented at the annual meeting on Tom day next. Your Committee have pleasure in sub mitting to you their report and account. I for the twelve months ending .u\th June 1912. Membership.622 words
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Article117 1912-10-24 260 The following was the result of the October Medal Com petition: Play off for Medal and Sweep. There was no Competition foi tin* Ladies' medal. Score Heap Nett Lt. H. de U. Morgan Hi) i i tl Lt. Col. J..1.C. Donnet HO it 7_ Lt. the Hon.117 words
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Article61 1912-10-24 260 A demonstration is reported at a Mabo medau meeting pt Karachi on Monday to express sympathy with the Turks, women taking otf their jewellery to give it to the Red descent fund. Resolutions were passed in which the Sultan was referred to as spiritual lord of all the Moslems in61 words
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Article911 1912-10-24 261 Fifty six years ago to day there was born to parents of well to do means in the city of Dublin a child, destined to be the sport of the Arch Jester <as Mr. W. .1. Locke puts to Hash as a brilliant meteor across the world911 words
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Article1071 1912-10-24 261 Autumn has arrived to spend her annual holiday with us. She has come veiled in a floating mist, with a crown of gold and scarlet leaves upon her brow and both her hands are full of trailing hops, and brambles. I found her yesterday as I was walking throughO.M.K. - 1,071 words
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Article1369 1912-10-24 261 Thk Village of thj: Tigkks. Behold Tuan said Ali, as we sat in the cool of the evening outside ray tent, there is Gnnong Ledang, the mountain of mystery." I looked in the direction indicated. In the distance Mount Ophir, its cloud capped peak, dyed golden by theC.B.C. - 1,369 words
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Article344 1912-10-24 261 Cathedral of the (Jood Shepherd. For some time past the dilapidated state of the old organ of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, which was acquired from the Presbyterian Church, was giving much anxiety to the Cathedral authorities, to replace it with a new organ the question344 words
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Page 261 Advertisements
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Advertisement14 1912-10-24 261 Mr. T. A. Melville, superintendent of mails, Singapore, has been granted twelve months leave.14 words
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Article751 1912-10-24 262 The Netherlands Government has granted the Deli railway company permission to continue the railway to Asahan. It is estimated that at least four years will be required for its completion. Two cases of criminal breach of trust by servants were reported to the police yesterday by751 words
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Article891 1912-10-24 262 Alleged Non -Delivery ok Bgup. Before Mr Justice Ebden, in the Supreme Court, yesterday, the case was commenced in which Wee Hum Soon claimed 53,575 due on a promissory note from Mr J. D. Saunders. Mr C. Everitt appeared for the plaintiff and Mr J. G. Campbell891 words
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Article742 1912-10-24 262 Bookmakers' Cbawwwdwm Fixed. Yesterday was settling day with some of the local bookmakers, but the police court was the counting-house and it was in fines that the exchange of notes went. Mr Firmstonehad a Javanese named Rose before him in the first court on two charges, one742 words
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Article168 1912-10-24 262 Another game between Club Colours and Whites was played on the Esplanade last evening and although the play was at times scrappy the game was quite an interesting one to watch. The great difficulty with many of the players seems to be in the scrum work, there is168 words
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Article955 1912-10-24 262 Race Week is over and now there may be time to make some dainty cakes wherv with to regale our friends from the F. M. S. A not unpleasing design for a curious cake would be that of any kind of Layer cake iced with the racing colours955 words
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Article1817 1912-10-24 263 From our owm Corresponaent.^ London, Sept. 20. CirnKKT Km, Auoiher cricket season has run its course, and one in which we have had some sensational happenings. It would not do to overlook the fact that the conditions under which the 1912 seasou have been played were more in1,817 words
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Article270 1912-10-24 263 The preliminary enquiries in which Ahmed Effendi is charged with the murder of a Malay boy named Mahomet Noor, who was found drowned in the sea off Beach Road with a stone tied round his neck and his hands secured by a handkerchief, were resumed before Mr.270 words
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Article338 1912-10-24 263 The fall in Rubber shares has received a check but investors show an inclination to mark time for awhile until the position at home is a little more clearly defined. Industrials have been more fully dealt in, but Mining shares lack support. RUBBUL- The Xordanal Rubber Company338 words
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Article134 1912-10-24 263 The newly renamed despatch ship "Alacrity will shortly leave Kngland for the China Station, where she will act as despatch ship to the China Squadron. The "China Critic" reports that by the "Rohilla" the chaplain-general to the forces, the Kt. Rev. Bishop J. Taylor Smith, C.V.O.J d.d., will come out134 words
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Article787 1912-10-24 263 The Planted Acreage. The first annual general meeting of Selangor Coconuts. Ltd., was held at the Company's Oftice in Kuala Lumpur, on Oct. 14. The attending shareholders were Mr Kobson <iu the chair), Messrs Travers, E. Macfadyen, G. A. Craib, Captain Fox, H. C. Zacharias and I>.787 words
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Article38 1912-10-24 263 The Ladies' Spoon for October was won by Mrs. Hartnell. Several cards were taken out but only two returned, the scores being as follows Mrs. Hartnell 54 7 47 Mrs. Peirce 60 5 5538 words
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Article609 1912-10-24 264 The Conite de Bondy, the French Con Bul, is away from Singapore on a short visit to his three sons, who are all eraployed on rubber estates at Ipob. Mr. H. G. Sarwar. registrar of the Supreme Court, Penang, who is going to India on long609 words
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Article592 1912-10-24 264 LAGOON DOCK ADVANCING The engineers of Messrs. Topharn, Jones and Kailton should to day be proud men. They have successfully overcome the difficulties of building the eastern and western walls of the Lagoon Dock, which Messrs. John Aird pronounced impossible, and concerning which litigation between the Government592 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter231 1912-10-24 264 To thi: Editor. Sir, Hindus who have any interest in their religious and social advancement would be glad to loam the progress that is being made by the "Arya Sangam". There was a crowded religious meeting on Thursday night in the Sangam's premises, and as a matter231 words
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Article1029 1912-10-24 264 Quicquid agunt homino noetri eat farif 6 libelll. Juvenai* Belgium used to be called the cockpit of Europe. That epithet might more appropriately be now applied to the Balkan Peninsula, where the cauldron of war is beginning its first bubblings. What is happening now is what1,029 words
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Article342 1912-10-24 264 4LUBOATfOVB Against Fotnti U^l ocb Master. With the exception of Mm actual com mittmeut, which was adjourned until Tuesday next for the framing of the charges, the preliminary enquiry against Henry Van Schreven and a Malay uan.cj Anau^' was concluded before Mr. i Green in the third342 words
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Article239 1912-10-24 264 Reports of this meeting, to which a number of members of the Singapore Ladies Kiiie Club went, show a successful meeting. Some of the results are.--100 yds. open. A Class, won by Mis. Me (iregor, :>4, after a tie with Miss .Joan Smith: other scores. Mrs. Mauldon 2*239 words
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Page 264 Advertisements
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Advertisement30 1912-10-24 264 Tbe death occurred at 1 eking on Oct. 3 of Dr. J. G. Gibb of the London Mi&mou. Death resulted from blood poisoning. He leaves a widow and two children.30 words
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Article1393 1912-10-24 265 k From our own Corrgspcna^fu.) September, 20. The lister demonstrations are having a gl«afl effect upon ScotluEd, especially upon the Western districts, wheie the Orange ■MB are already numerous and powerful. But the I lstermen are not content with a campaign in their own country. They are making1,393 words
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Article178 1912-10-24 265 The Association Football season closes with the final match in the League, which has been arranged to take place on Monday the 28th inst. on the Ksplanade. The last teams to meet are the S. C. C. and S. K. C. The Cricket Club have again won the178 words
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Article147 1912-10-24 265 The French postal authorities have issued a circular instructing officials to accept telegrams in esperanto, subject to the same regulation as for other languages. The October monthly medal of the Singapore Golf Club will be played for on the race course on Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th. The147 words
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Article788 1912-10-24 265 Mr. W. F. Barns of Enggor. Perak, is authorised to file tlie specification of a tapping knife. Mr. G. Jessen of Mount Austin Estate, Johore. also. The Maharajah of Jodhpur. the Maharajah of Bikanir, and the Begum of Bhopal are subscribing prizes for an aeroplane flight788 words
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Article637 1912-10-24 265 The Government Gazette of Saturday gives the draft of the proposed Betting Ordinance which will be moved for first reading on Friday next. The objects and reasons are extracted acd are given below. Beyond that there is little to be remarked in connection with the Bill as637 words
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Article195 1912-10-24 265 S. C. C. v. Thk Gakiusov A cricket match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between the S.C.C. and the Garrison and resulted in a win for the former. The scores were The Gabbisox. Major Craven b Talma 0 I>r. Ford c Cameron b Chamberlain lf>195 words
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Article215 1912-10-24 266 It is apparently easier for the Leopard to change his spots than to make the ordinary Eurasion clerk realise that it is not honest to stand surety for other people's debts when there is not the remotest chance of being able to pay if necessary. In215 words
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Article107 1912-10-24 266 Bishop aud Mrs. Ferguson- Davie left Kuala Lumpur on Friday for Taiping, where they will stay up the Hill till the end of the month. It is understood that a private wire has been received in Singapore that great damage almost amounting to destruction of Cebu, in the Philippines, has107 words
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500 1912-10-24 266 Tuesday Oct. 22, 1912. IMMORAL EARNINGS. Before Mr. Justice Ebden yesterday afternoon S. Forschmidt, recently convict ed of living on the proceeds of his wife's prostitution, appealed against a sentence passed on him in the police court. Mr. De Mello was for the appellant and Mr. Seth, D.P.P. was for500 words
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Article564 1912-10-24 266 HOW THE BALANCE STANDS. The F. M. S. revenue for 1911 amounted to 535,056,544 exceeding the revenue for 1910 by over 8j million dollars. The figures for the years 1907- 1911 were, respectively, $28, 793,745, $24,623,325, $25,246,861, $26,553,018 and $35,056,544. The increase on licences, amounting to564 words
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Article158 1912-10-24 266 One of the biggest fires seen in Hongkong for some time took place in the early hours of Sunday morning 13th inst. in Bonham Strand. Considerable destruction was caused, but worse might have happened had the wind been at all fresh or the water supply in158 words
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Article1010 1912-10-24 266 AN AMUSING SKIT. The Significance of the Blank Space. Mr. Philip Gibbs, writing in the Daily Chronicle, says it has been a great interest to him to watch the progress of the Futurist movement in Europe Whenever I feel a little dull I cheer myself up by1,010 words
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Article434 1912-10-24 266 Prelimixaky Enqiihv Coxtixi The preliminary enquiry into an aile--1 gatiou of murdering a small Malay boy I named Mohamed brought, against a Malay I known as Ahmat Effeudi, was continued by Mr. C. F. J. Green, second magistrate, yesterday afternoon. Court Inspector Ambrose conducted the prosecution und434 words
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Article223 1912-10-24 266 The refusal of about .~>oodeck passengers, who arrived in Penang from Madras by the u Dunera, to go to the (Quarantine Camp, caused not a little sensation. The police were summoned and Major Barry de Hamel and some Sikhs went on board. When the Police arrived223 words
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Article972 1912-10-24 267 That October has a beauty of its own must be admitted by all who have ever seen one of the finest landscapes of modern times Millais' Chill October. Millais in addition to being a great painter was a great nature lover and student and the peculiar autumnal atmosphere is972 words
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Article953 1912-10-24 267 The publication of the weights for the big autumn handicaps annually warns the enthusiastic turfite that the back-end is at hand, when fields are large, the going as a rule treacherous anil winners very hard to find. Nevertheless popular interest in the two great Newmarket handicaps is unfailingH.L. - 953 words
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Article69 1912-10-24 267 A keenly contested game of Rugby football was played on the Esplanade last evening between teams representing the Telegraphs and Banks and the Rest of the S.C.C. Considerable improvement was seen and it is likely that the Club will be able to turn out a fairly useful fifteen.69 words
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Article113 1912-10-24 267 The following gems of unconscious juvenile burnout are deserving of attention by all collectors of "howlers" "Rizzio was an Italian who invented ice crearaes and got killed by them." Doomsday Book is another name for Paradise Lost." Simon de Montfort was called Simple Simon. He formed what was113 words
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Article563 1912-10-24 267 A Chinaniau named Too Kiang Kat has been arrested on a warrant on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a bicycle valued at $45. Dr. Bahr, who was sent out by the Secretary of State to investigate sprue, is now in Ceylon with Mrs. Bahr and563 words
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Article275 1912-10-24 267 The October monthly m<dal was played on October 19 and 20 and resulted in a win for Mr. H. Tongue, who returned a nett score of 10. The sweeps were won by Mr. Maclennan and Mr. Tongue. Thirty four members competed and following cards were returned The275 words
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535 1912-10-24 267 Dissuaded from Suicidk r.v THE LATS EMI'KKOR. An interesting story is told, says the Japan Advertiser," about the death of General Nogi by a certain Baron who has a post at Court, and who says it was told to him directly by the535 words
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Article28 1912-10-24 267 The Bukit Tawang Hydraulic Mining Co., Ltd's. capital has been over subscribed in Penang alone. The mine is situated in Trengganu and was "discovered" by Mr. Harry Gild.28 words
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Article904 1912-10-24 268 This bulky ordinance in draft, shortly to be introduced into the Legislative Council, is published in the Gazette. The following are the objects and reasons. 1. This Bill is introduced iu plnce of the Bill of 1911 which was withdrawn in view of the general opposition to904 words
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Article262 1912-10-24 268 The following abstract ol the log of the "Pearlmoor" gives particulars of a remarkable rescue of a sailor at sea. The man in question was landed at Port Said, and rejoined his own ship Abstract of log per "Pearlmoor" from Karrachee to Port Said for262 words
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Article167 1912-10-24 268 Shoots a Gambler During a Raid. Charged and Acquitted. Bombay, October 11th. Mr. Bonham Carter, the Cnntonment Magistrate of Cherat near Peshawar, was tried at the Lahore Chief Court on Thursday on charges of culpable horuicide and of committing a rash and negligent act. The Government Advocate167 words
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Article323 1912-10-24 268 The two Chinese couvicted at the last assizes here for the murders at Pasir Panjang and Bukit Timah respectively were hanged on Thursday morning within the precints of the jail, and the other Chinaman, also convicted at the same assizes for the Tringganu Street murder, will be hanged this morning.323 words
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Article1381 1912-10-24 268 One hundred and seven years ago today was fought the great sea fight off the Spanish Coast that finally gave to the British fleet the primacy at sea, and saw the death, in the hour of victory, of the never to-be forgotten Nelson, the Com-mander-in Chief of the1,381 words
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Article39 1912-10-24 268 Messrs. Sandi lands. Buttery are in re ceipt of the following telegram from the Secretaries of the above Company The Board of Directors recommend 3% dividend." This is presumably for the Finan cial Year ending 30th June.39 words
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Article92 1912-10-24 268 The final inspection of the S. V. A. with firing of a full charge series from the t> inch Q. F. (iuns at Fort Siloso took place yesterday, in the presence of the C. R. A., Col. Hoblyn, R. (i. A., and the Inspector of Gunnery,92 words
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Article76 1912-10-24 268 The handicap shoot on Saturday, fortyone shooting, resulted as follows. A Cuss. I)e Silva 6cr. II Spr. Pash .2 IM Tan Chow Kim scr. H B Class. 1. Wee Kah Kiat scr. M 2. Sg. Major Moss scr. J 3. A. Coveney,S.R.E.V 4 BSJ The BJUL76 words
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Article76 1912-10-24 268 The White Star 1 met their 2nd eleven in the Dr. Yin Shield competition on the Police ground, on Saturday last, and the game resulted in a win for the Ist eleven by 7 goals to nil. Mr. Lim Kee Cheok was the referee. The Straits Jovial76 words
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Article34 1912-10-24 268 Mr. John Roberts, the ex -champion billiardist of the world, is lying dangerously ill at his residence in London. He is suffering from heart disease. The atwve information came to hand from Australian papers.34 words
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1501 1912-10-24 269 Wednesday, Oct. 23,1912. F.M.S. SURPLUSES. CRITICISM OF RUBBER TAXATION. THE OFFICIAL REPLY. Mr. E. L. Brockman. Chief Secretary, I M > makes the following observations in his report on the criticisms passed on the rubber lands taxation." The chairman of the last named com pany 'Srlmgor' has, before the share1,501 words
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Article101 1912-10-24 269 The many friends of Mr. Giuo Fertile, who recently left this Colony after a prolonged residence here, will be pleased to learn that ha has received from the King of Italy for his services to his Country whilst here, the Order of the Commendatore. The Foreign Minister,101 words
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Article35 1912-10-24 269 Capt. C. H. Barker, R. G. A., left yesterday by the B. I. S. X. M Thongwa for Calcutta on his way to .Tutogh on the North West frontier where he joins a Mountain Battery.35 words
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Article1020 1912-10-24 269 The Fifth Annual General Meeting of the above-named company was held at Salisbury House, Finsbury-circus, under the presidency of Mr William Antrobus Luning. The Secretary (Sir J. K. (Iray) having read the notice calling the meeting aud the auditors' report. The Chairman said The production of black1,020 words
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Article512 1912-10-24 269 The First Annual General Meeting wa> held at Winchester House, bir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G., presiding. The Chairman said it was deemed convenient to end the company's financial year at March 31. Thus the duratiou of their first financial period extended to 11 months only, during which they512 words
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Article158 1912-10-24 269 The report for the year ended June 30 states that the crop exceeded the estimate of 60,0001b., the quantity harvested am ounting to 71,2981b. After charging to capital the cost of the new factory and machinery and upkeep of immature area, amounting to X'4,629, the year's crop158 words
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Article514 1912-10-24 269 The report of :he Directors is as follows The Directors beg to submit the accounts for the year ending 31st March last, showing a reduction of £398-16-2 in the Com pany's indebtedness. Part of this reduction is owing to sales of stores, etc., which realised £259-2-11, but514 words
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Article268 1912-10-24 270 The following circular has been recently sent round to Jirms concerned. It is interesting to note that tbe New York Conference by saving the secret five per cent rebate at the beginning of the year got a rise to that extent, and it now takes a268 words
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Article85 1912-10-24 270 A very keenly contested game resulted from the meeting between the S. C. C. and the R. A. and R. E. on the Esplanade last evening. Play was fast and exciting throughout and the military won by three goals to two. Lim Peck Poh, of 72, Boat Quay, has told85 words
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Article339 1912-10-24 270 Claim Against Local Broker. Before Mr. Justice Ebden, in the Supreme Court, yesterday, the case was continued in which Wee Hum Soon claims $3,575 due on a promissory note from Mr. J. D. Saunders. Mr. C. Everitt is for the plaintiff and Mr. J. <r. Campbell for339 words
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Article211 1912-10-24 270 To complete the formation of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Malacca, a meeting was held at the Rice Dealers' Association, Malacca, on the 3 9th instaut, Mr. Chan Koou Cheng being in the chair. Over one hundred were present, including all the well known merchants and planters211 words
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Article128 1912-10-24 270 Anglo- Chinese School Boy Imprisoned. A Chinese pupil at the Anglo- Chinese School, named Tan Chew Chaw, was brought before Mr. Forrer, third magistrate, yesterday morning, for sentence on two charges of stealing bicycles from the school building. Inspector Frayne said the accused's father was willing to128 words
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Article74 1912-10-24 270 Sir L. Starr Jameson has finally resigned his seat in the Union Parliament on account of his health. Three Tamil coolies employed on the Selitar Rubber Estate were fined $10 or fourteen day's each by Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday, for absconding from the estate. Mr. W. E.74 words
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566 1912-10-24 270 Thursday, Oct 24, 1912. SUMATRA COCONUTS Ltd. The prospectus of the above Company has been circulated and deserves some notice. The prospectus is remarkable in that whilst te-rmed Sumatra Coconuts comparatively little is said about coconuts, a fair amount about rubber and most important of all about coffee. It is566 words
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Article237 1912-10-24 270 These estimates provide for an assessment rate of thirteen per cent and a water rate of three per cent together with the customary vehicle and horse and dog taxes and the licence (trades) fees. The estimated revenue for the current year from assessment is put at 51,014,000, from237 words
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Article22 1912-10-24 270 Goh Lok, a Chinaman residing at Clyde Street, reports that his box has been broken open and money valued at $125 stolen.22 words
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Letter749 1912-10-24 270 To the Editor, Dear Sir, When you see the deadly urgency of the matter I bring to your august notice, I am sure you will drop everything else, to attend to this. An eminent scientist, Professor Dentti head has calculated that the sudden stop page of the749 words
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Article112 1912-10-24 270 The rubber store on (iunong I'ari Kstate, Chemor, hat been destroyed by fire. The fire originated in the smoking chamber and 2,475 lbs of rubber were destroyed. 6trong wind was blowing at the time and nothing could be done to stem the progress of the flames. The loss is, fortunately,112 words
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Article2259 1912-10-24 271 [By Submarine Cabled Rectur's Sehvicb. The cable news of the fighting on the frontiers of Turkey is conflicting and deals with minor engagements. No engagement of any importance seems to have taken place. Londou. Oct. 17. Lord Rothschild, on behalf of the British Red Cross Society, app» -als for2,259 words
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Article772 1912-10-24 271 (From Our Own CfnuijHHi dcu l. Kuala Lumpor, Oct 17. Four Chinese were buried iu a fall of earth at I'lu Klang on Tuesday and their bodies have not yet been recovered. A Chinese gang robbery took place near Sungei Besi on Wednesday evening, when robbers entered a772 words
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848 1912-10-24 272 Manager's RfiroßT for Poub Weeks RinMIIG OCTOHER STH 1912. Gentlemen, I beg to submit ruy Monthly Report on your Mining and Milling Operations. The Mine Measurements and Assay Results shows a total of 867 ft., made up as follows -Sinking 120 ft. Driving848 words
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Article406 1912-10-24 272 October 19. Rubber. A weaker tone prevailed at the auctions on the Bth and 15th instant, the highest price realised at the latter auction bein* $237 per pikul for fine pale crepe. There was sold 409.37 pkls. total to date 6,273.76 average price realised 5215 per pikul.406 words
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Article283 1912-10-24 272 IEKRiBLE Voyage of Chinese Crew. When the steamer M Signal put into Singapore yesterday morning with six Chinese seamen to land they had a tale to ell of the adventures they had passed hrough on the voyage down the East Joast. They were from the tongkang Kim283 words
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