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Title Section16 1912-10-31 273 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES •THURSDAY. OCTOBER 31, 1912, No. 1,3 1816 words
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Article195 1912-10-31 273 LEADERS. PAGE The Balkan Military Situation 27.-J Kirk Kilisseh. ;tnd \fter 274 Turk»v'.s UevHisfs 274 An Anglo (iermaii Symposium 27."> Tin* liulgaiian Advance 275 V Campaign Kstimate 27."> >trinj^ent Censorship The Western Campaign 27r> POLICE AND COURT NEWS. iwiafl ,I»u < 'ouvictfd 27h M.i!u\ Murder Mystery 279 \lleged Cheating195 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article50 1912-10-31 273 At Heawood, Bengal siput, to Dr. and Mis. G. Waugh Scott, on Oct. Mth, a son. At flop nag, on the 27th inst., to Mr. Mis. John Laird, a son. At Lahat Road, lpoh, on the morning of Oct. isth, a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. GOETzEE50 words
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Article58 1912-10-31 273 Coi 9INS (;ardnkr. Sopt. 25. at baling, REGINALD, son of late A. W. V. Cousins, of Singapore, to Lilmn Elizabeih Gakdmer. Fraskii -Spink. Sept. ft, at Gipsy-hill, 1). Frasi.r of the Chinese Government Railways, to Kate Flomdjci s^ink. Pi (iH Williams.— Sept. 26, at Reeling. M. H. Pugh to58 words
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Obituary36 1912-10-31 273 Kvington. Sept. 2«, at Manchester, Right Rev. H. RviNGTON, Bishop of South Japan from 1*94 to ISO9. HEWETT. Oct. at London, Ruth Jeanne ttk. wife of Edbert A. Hewett, M. G., of Hon-koiig, aged 45.36 words
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Article69 1912-10-31 273 (Corrected up to Oct. 29.' Bank 4 m's 2-4 7 16 demand 2-4^ Private credits 3 m/e 2-4 19 32 credits 6m 8 2-4 1516 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288* India, T. T. 174} Hongkong, demand 10$ Yokohama, demand lift] Java, demand 140? Bangkok, demand 64J Sovereigns,69 words
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Article135 1912-10-31 273 Oct. 29 Tin 50 tons sold $11 J. 90 Gambier buyers 850 Gambler Cube No. 1 14 50 Gambier Cube No. 2 non\ Pepper Black ordin. S'pore... 20 00 Pepper, (White fair) 32 13 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) aom Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) com Mace (Banda) lit135 words
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Article, Illustration1567 1912-10-31 273 \i.'r- i».» p.,... rtte Pr»npip'« ri:V>» mr.intau^ H«TC p.ii-iot Trinl> hrjr »'it \r.\\< p'rrepts draw, ■'ietlcttl M R lia'ori, LoyaU) wmS I.aw. Oct. %?>. Of the now considerable number of points where tbe military forces of Turkey are in contact with those of the invading forces1,567 words
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Page 273 Advertisements
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Advertisement164 1912-10-31 273 hscrihers to the "Singapore Free Press' eklj returaiag nom Euope to the Straits f (he mail Itees, are invited to Mad to < \lanagei the aame of their steamer and ol anival in Singapore. Ooptet will then ltome< I them at various ports off call. Sohacrihen in Europe wNhini; detailed164 words
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Advertisement24 1912-10-31 273 Matico Capsules and Injection still maintain their reputation for the cure of all those inconvenient diseases, about which the least said the better! 1*24 words
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Page 273 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous123 1912-10-31 273 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The B. I. Taroba arrived oil Saturday with mails up to the 4th instant. The homeward mails this week go by the P. and (>. Delta to-morrow morning. New Legislation was introduced at the Legislative Council Meeting and the Supply liill was discussed. The Geisha has been123 words
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Article1009 1912-10-31 274 Kirk Kilisseh,— and After. Oct. 20. Amidst the confusion of conflicting telegrams from the Balkan Peninsula it is manifest that the grapple of conflict is getting closer as the days go on. The first thing to be looked for is some indication as to how matters are progressing in that1,009 words
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Article1393 1912-10-31 274 Oct. 2s. For those who anticipated that Turkey, although lighting a defensive war with four enemies simultaneously, would he able at least to stand her ground .and give as good as she got, the tale told by the telegrams since Montenegro took the warlike initiative does not support1,393 words
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Article1421 1912-10-31 275 Oct. 29. Amongst the contents of last week's mail bag was one volume of a remarkable nature, this being the English translation of the important series of articles contributed to the great German Review Notrd uml Surf, at the request of the Editor Dr LDOWM STEIN, by1,421 words
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Article372 1912-10-31 275 When we mentioned that the retreat of the Turkish right wing from Kirk Kilisseh south-east to Bunarhissar would leave a wide gap between the army defending the environs of Adrianople and the fugitives at Bunarhissar, we remarked that this would provide a broad approach 'through easy country towards372 words
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Article1585 1912-10-31 275 Oct. no. Of the two divisions of the theatre of war in Turkey, that of Thrace, in the east, is of paramount importance because it is here at the extreme rearward base on the Bosphorus that the metropolitan existence of Turkey, as a State, has in the1,585 words
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1285 1912-10-31 276 Oct 81. Ever since the Balkan fir broke out, now some twenty days ago, it may not have been generally observed that the war telegrams have been not only limited to the record of facts in their briefest form, but that their points of origin1,285 words
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Article253 1912-10-31 276 The Choou .*>wati Kok Association has been incorporated with the Amateur Drawing Association from to-day. The engagement of Mr. P. G. Lawford. of Hare wood Kstate. to Miss Hoi! way of Batu (iiajah is announced. Mr. M. B. Shelley is acting as Magistrate Ipoh, in place of Mr. \V. s.253 words
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Article899 1912-10-31 277 SOME NOISES— AND A CRAM A PHONE. Not bo very long ago some friends of mine insisted on taking me away to stay with them for a few days at their house in well, we'll say Tanglin. It's hardly the country, but the fresh air will do you good, besidesUrbs - 899 words
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Article1731 1912-10-31 277 4 To Make thk Punishment Fit the Crime." Ali as usual after the evening meal was the centre of an attentive circle. Tales of witchcraft and unholy magic were circulating and presently Ali took up his parable and spake, whereupon the others ceased talking and bent forward intentlyC.B.C. - 1,731 words
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Article184 1912-10-31 277 There was a very full bouse indeed at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday when this amateur dramatic presentation was repeated under the patronage of EL E. the Governor. The evening was very successful and the applause was loud L and hearty especially from an enthusiastic gallery section who184 words
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Article59 1912-10-31 277 The Penang Turf Club's 1913 batch of Australian Galloway Griffins, imported by Mr. George Kiss of Sydney, are expected to arrive about the end of next week. Originally the order was only for 15, but the subscripting were so numerous that the Committee wired for 20. This augurs well for59 words
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Article357 1912-10-31 277 A very pretty wedding, of special interest to the European community in Penang, took place at St. George's Church on Wednesday. The contracting parties were Mr. John Proudfoot Souter, of the Straits Trading Company, youngest 6on of Mr. and Mrs. James Souter, of Partick hill, Ghisgow, andP.G. - 357 words
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Article154 1912-10-31 277 Mr. R. Scott is appointed to act as District Judge, Singapore. Dr. R. D. Keith takes Dr. Brooke's place on the Medical Council during the latter'* absence, Dr. W. B. Orme takes Dr. Lucy's place, Dr. P. Fowlie and Dr. T. H. Jameson have been nominated to till154 words
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Article136 1912-10-31 277 The Championship. Tbe 150 Yds. championship of the Swimming Club was swum oft* yesterday and was won by Mr. H. Elkan, after a good struggle. The tide was running strong, but the sea was a little choppy so that the time, 1 min. 45 sees, was quite creditable.136 words
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Article78 1912-10-31 277 Rubber planters and dealers, especially the small native producers, will no doubt welcome the coining weekly Auction Sales of rubber that are advertised to take place at No. 7 Union Street from the beginning of next month by Messrs. Allen Oennys and Co. It should provide78 words
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Article69 1912-10-31 277 Captain L. Lucas, Ist Battalion "The Buffs," has been appointed adjutant of that battalion at Dublin in succession to Captain R. Bright, whose tenure expired on Ist in st. Captain Lucas has served in The Buffs for twelve and a half years, as he joined them in April, 1900, from69 words
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Article222 1912-10-31 278 Ahmat Effendi Committed for' Trial. The preliminary enquiry held by Mr. C. F. J. Green, sitting as third magistrate, was concluded yesterday afternoon in the case in which a young Malay named Ah mat Effeudi was charged with the murder of a Malay lad named Mohamed, seven222 words
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249 1912-10-31 278 Friday Oct 25, 1912. RUSSIAN JEW CONVICTED Nutte Sawadsky, a Russian Jew charged with living on the proceeds of prostitution, was again before Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, when the case was concluded. Detective Inspector Taylor conducted the prosecution. In his defence, the accused said he was249 words
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Article332 1912-10-31 278 Mr and Mrs E. Hose returned to Sarawak by the s.s. Kuching" which arrived on the 3rd instant. On Sunday Mr. Van Es, of the Banking and Trading Corporation, Penang, dislocated his shoulder bone owing to his horse falling while galloping on the beach at the Swimming Club. He wasP.G.; M.M. - 332 words
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Article1980 1912-10-31 278 THE GEISHA FIRST NIGHT PERFORMANCE BY THE S.A.D.C. When first it became known that the local Amateur Dramatic Committee contemplated staging that charming Japanese musical play The Geisha there were those who questioned the wisdom of the choice, the writer amongst the number. For one thing it is looked upon1,980 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter242 1912-10-31 278 To the Editor, Sir, I have read with much interest the letters in your paper with reference to the Betting Act, shortly to be introduced by Government, as I, in common with Citizen have a personal interest in the matter. I am, as you will 6ee, an242 words
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Article416 1912-10-31 278 Chinese Bank Proposed for Tradk in Java And Elsewhere. Amsterdam, September 16 Interesting I developments are taking place in the Dutch East Indies regarding the Chinese influnece. It is a well known fact, of course, that a very large number of Chinese, probably some 600,000, are416 words
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Article46 1912-10-31 278 Mr It. D. Acton took the oath before Mr Justice Fisher on Monday and assumed the duties of Sheriff and Registrar of the Supreme Court, Penang. The McWatters quartette gave an en joyable concert in Ipoh on Tuesday even ing but bad weather spoiled the attendance.46 words
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Article262 1912-10-31 279 Frascr and Co's. our market bus been flat throughout the week and there has been more disposition to watch events, than to operate in Sterling share3. Dollar rubbers have helfl their own and in a few instances shew slight upward tendency. Industrials keep steady, while Mining shares are262 words
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Article303 1912-10-31 279 CAM Acainst Dane Posttonki). A Dane giving the name of Karl Teisen appealed before Mr. E. L. Talina, second magistrate, yesterday, on charges of cheating Li/a Seronekotf of 52.50 and Rallies Hotel of $127.90. Mr. G. G. Seth, the Deputy Public Pro secutor. appeared for the Crown. The303 words
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Article202 1912-10-31 279 We are courteously informed l>y His Kxcellency's private secretary that Mr. K. <i. Watson, c.M.d., has been offered and accepted the appointment of British Resident in Perak in place of Mr. H.*C. Belheld, CJLO. It was believed that Mr. R. G. Watson would relieve Mr. Broad rick202 words
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580 1912-10-31 279 Saturday Oct. 26, 1912. MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. Ordinakv Mkf.ting, Friday, October 25. Present Mr F. J. Halifax (President*, Drs P. Fowlie and S. C. Yin, Messrs I. Moss, Chea Keng Chin, Tan Kheam Hock and A. M S. Angullia, also K. Peirce <Engineer), J. Polglase (Secretaiy) and Dr. J. A. R.580 words
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Article153 1912-10-31 279 H.M.S. Talbot," is expected to arrive here from Hongkong about daybreak the 2Hth inst. Capt. W. L. Hogg, 3rd Brahmans, is Field Officer and Detention Barrack Visitor for next week. Mr. J. Scott Mason, accompanied by Mrs. Scott Mason, proceeds today by the Marudu" to British North Borneo, to take153 words
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Article1045 1912-10-31 279 Quicquid agon! homing nottii ait far•ft libelli. Juvenau Ever since Bulgaria was liberated from Turkish control as a result of the RussoTurkish War of 1887 and the Berlin Conference of the following year, it has only been a question of opportunity when the intricate problem of1,045 words
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Article608 1912-10-31 279 The Preliminary Situation. Constantinople, September 25th. In confirmation of the news which I telegraphed to you last night concerning the partial moblisation of the Turkish Army, the journal, Jeune Turc, announces that the number of troops concentrated amund AdL-ianople amounts to 300,000. This figure appears to be608 words
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Article20 1912-10-31 279 At the Auction held at Malacca yester day, prices realised were sheet |2l(i; scrap 5177 bark $165,20 words
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Article3342 1912-10-31 280 Paternal Legislation. The Attorney General moved the first reading of the Betting Ordinance 1912 and in doing so he said that as its title indicated, the bill had two purposes, one to suppress common betting houses the other to suppress betting in public places. Betting houses had3,342 words
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Article712 1912-10-31 280 SOME NEW BILLS. The Debate on Supply. An ordinary meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday in the Council Chamber at which there were present H. E. The Govr.. Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G. H. E. Maj.-Genl. Stephenson, G.o.c. The Hon. Attorney General T. de M. L. Braddell.712 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter304 1912-10-31 281 To the Editoh, Dtai Sir, -In your issue of to day, I notice a paragraph mentioning that as an enterprising novelty in advertising at The Geisha" last night, the fireproof screen contained a tastefully arranged notice of an advertisement. Having seeu this. I cannot admire the writer's artistic304 words
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Article89 1912-10-31 281 A good story of Dean Stanley's handwriting is told by a correspondent in the 4 Tim^s." When Mrs. Kingsley was lyiug at death's door her husband received a letter from the Dean. He conned it care fully and slowly, but at last said Here is letter from dear Stanley. lam89 words
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Article1078 1912-10-31 281 JUDGMENT OF MR JUSTICE EBDEN. MESSRS. THOMPSONS AND SCULLY'S lh KETS BKTURNED. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, judgment was delivered by Mr Justice Ebden in the reopened enquiry into the sinking of H.M.S. Waterwitch in the Singapore harbour by the k Sea View." His Lordship reviewed the evidence1,078 words
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Article287 1912-10-31 281 In the District Court \esterday morning, before Mr H. W. Firmstone, Captain John Travis, of the Seang Bee was summoned for carrying 38;} passengers in excess of the number allowed by the licence granted by the Emigration Officer at BwmtOW, from that port to Singapore on287 words
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Article86 1912-10-31 281 The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ended Oct. 19 show 267 deaths, 198 males and 69 females, a ratio per mille of population of 42.04. Malarial fever caused 34 deaths, typhoid two and fever not specified 20. Beri beri 34 phthisis 32 pneumonia 20 and86 words
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Article222 1912-10-31 281 The position to which Sir Francis Piggott has been appointed is that of Adviser to the Ministry cf Justice in Peking. The Rev. Keppel Gamier has gone to Java on an extended tour and will be away till the. middle of December. The Rev. F. G. Swindell takes Mr. Garnier's222 words
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Article367 1912-10-31 281 Extension Demanded. Vienna, Sept. 2»jtb. The Army Committee of the Hungarian Delegation to day began the debate upon the Army Estimates. Before the coin inittee entered upon the discussion, General von Auffenb^rff. lmnpriql Minister for War, made a statement of some length, in which, after justifying in367 words
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Article432 1912-10-31 281 Fuller Details. London, October \o. A Chicago message says Mr. Roosevelt has arrived there and is now resting. He suffered no discomfort on the journey. A Milwaukee despatch says Mr. Roose velt's assailant was a Bavarian saloonkeeper named Schrank who is supposed to be crazy.432 words
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Article28 1912-10-31 281 France's third Dreadnought of the Jean Bart type was launched at La Seyne on Sept. 2Hth. The Paris was launched just nine months alter laying down h->r keel.28 words
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Article748 1912-10-31 282 The Herald understands that the geologists are now on their way to examine the Klias Peninsula, between Mempakul and Noserag Point. On Sunday 13th, a wild pig invaded the garden of the Residency at Sandakan. It was chased by a dog past the kitchens and was748 words
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Article1085 1912-10-31 282 An Anniversary and the Outlook. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Peking, Oct. 12. October 10 was the first anniversary of e outbreak of the Revolution at Wuchang, was observed throughout China as a National Festival, and was made the occasion of public rejoicings and celebrations in every1,085 words
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Article1020 1912-10-31 282 Judge's Caustic Comments. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, by Mr. Justice Ebden, judgement was given in the appeal by Sigismund Forschmidt against the conviction recorded against him of living on immoral earnings. Mr (i. G. Seth, D. P. I>. was present on behalf of the Crown, and1,020 words
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Article399 1912-10-31 282 A Koyaiiese named Said was before Mt H. Firmstone, first magistrate yesterday morning, on charges of drivinc motor car Xo. S 406 on October II at the corner of Killiuey Koad and Orchard BmA at a greater speed than was proper or re;> sonable so as to399 words
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Article106 1912-10-31 282 The text of the F.M.S. Bill f or prohibit ing gaming from Jan. Ist next is published in the Gazette. It repeals present laws and re-enacts the prohibition of lotteries enactment and suppression of gaming enactments which have a common ori R in in the Common Gaming106 words
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Article52 1912-10-31 282 Sir H. H. Johnston writes to the Time6 on protective measures for the preserva tion of the fauna and flora of the Peniu sula. He says —According to the writings of Mr. C. William Beebe the preservation of the indigenous fauna and flora of the Malay Peninsula is not sufficiently52 words
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Article1116 1912-10-31 283 Our osm (''nrssjxmdeitl London, Oct. 2. Next to the Chinese loan, the one topic of .-onversation in City circles has been tl.-" Marconi contract. This week we had the sensation cf Lawson's article in the National Keview, which is likely, I am told to l»ad to gome1,116 words
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Article893 1912-10-31 283 MR. AITKEN 'S CRUSADE. POLICK CoiRT imiD—Tli Lechman. a Tamil bullock cart driver, came before Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday morning, on a charge of cruelty by overloading his bullocks in Rochore Canal Road. Inspector Lucas, of the Kandang Kerbau police station, informed his worship that he could893 words
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Article1115 1912-10-31 283 It is only too common a complaint at present tVat it is impossible to get away from the tourist. It is, perhaps, a little unjust of one tourist to complain of the presence of his fellows, but, however, he does so. At home, of course, our country men endeavourS.C.M. - 1,115 words
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Article203 1912-10-31 283 Wide spread regret will be felt at the news of the death of Mr. Chan Koon Cheng, the well known and highly respected Malacca resident, which occurred on Saturday morning at Malacca. The de ceased gentleman was attacked with apoplexy and lived for only203 words
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Article98 1912-10-31 283 The drawing competition of the Amateur Drawing Association was held on Saturday, and the following were winners:—The "Association" Prize, Mr. Li Yunju for his General Booth, leader of Salvation Army. The President Prize by Mr. Tan Kok Tiong for his "Moon rising in mid ocean" The Fifth Bi-monthly Medal Competition98 words
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Article70 1912-10-31 283 Floating Population Wiped oit. Information reached Hongkong on Oct 20th of a Mffl6*6 typhoon which swept Cebu on the night of the 15th iust. The message stated that the damage is estimated at ten miilion pesos, and that over four hundred people perished. In addition, the floating70 words
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Article166 1912-10-31 284 The Asian understands that legislation, somewhat on the lines of the Bombay Racing Act, will be undertaken by the Bengal Government in the coming cold weather session of the Legislative Council. The proposed measure, however, •differs very materially from the Bombay Act in that no attempt166 words
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456 1912-10-31 284 Monday Oct. 28, 1912. THE HIPPODROME. Successful OPKimra Nkjht. The Hippodrome Chens opened their 6eason in Singapore at the beach Hoad ground on Saturday night and there was a very large and happy audience, the large double tent being entirely packed and extra seats bavin*: to be put in. The456 words
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Article173 1912-10-31 284 The Rangoon Municipal Committee have engaged the services of Sir Alexander Binnie to report on the whole question of the water-supply of Rangoon. Sir Frederick Lugard, g.c.m.g., Governor of Nigeria, who sailed for West Africa on the 18th ult., was accompanied by Lieutenant N. C. S. Simson, R.A., who acted173 words
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Letter215 1912-10-31 284 To thk Editor, Dear Sir,— Mr. F. J. Hallifax has lived in the Colony for a considerable time and has occupied a good many positions of responsibility, and is now President of the Singapore Municipality, it is therefore rather remarkable to fiud him stating in Municipal Commission215 words
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Letter530 1912-10-31 284 Inhumanity to Dbck Pasusnosbs. To the Editor, Sir, On land we have our Municipal Health Officers to check insanitary methods in our dwelling houses as well as in our business premises, while Civil Engineers supervise our building constructions so as not to endanger human lives. At530 words
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Article62 1912-10-31 284 Sergt.-Major H. J. Smith, having completed his term of duty with the M.S.V.R., leaves on 22nd November next to rejoin his regiment, the Buffs. His place will be taken by Sergeant E. Sterling, of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Sergt. -Major Smith, since he came to Ipoh, has worked62 words
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488 1912-10-31 284 WILL IT BE ALL THE SAME A HUNDRED YEARS HENCE (By an Old Strait* Hand.) Balkan and Belfast. China and Chink. These and other things are what we are talking about to day in England. A few months ago a man with a name like a sneeze read a paper488 words
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Article209 1912-10-31 284 Married v. Single. The batchelors were in great form on the Esplanade on Saturday and defeated the family men by 48 runs. Scores. Single. J. A. Chamberlain c Braddell b Vowler 20 R. E. H. Oliver c Braddell b Jones 29 D. J. Gardiner b Vowler 5 Capt. E.209 words
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Article66 1912-10-31 284 A large crowd gathered at the Police ground to witness the match between the Westminster Athletic Club and the Straits United Football Team in the Dr. Yin Shield, on Saturday afternoon. The match was well contested and both sides pressed hard but failed to score, thus retiring66 words
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Article24 1912-10-31 284 The Rubber Growers Company (Kempsey Estate) has sold forward 24 tons of rubber to be delivered in Colombo next year at 4s. a pound.24 words
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Article534 1912-10-31 284 Prosperous Sauawak in Dav.kn. Is the Colonial Oftice about to grab the Principality of Sarawak The question is exciting the keenest in teiest of those who are acquainted with the prosperous land in the North of Borneo which Rajah Sir Charles Brooke has for many534 words
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Article274 1912-10-31 284 The Pioneer London correspondent wires that a message to the Daily Mail" from Pekin states that the representative of Japan in the Six Power group, with the Councillor of the Japanese Legation, has drawn up a report on the 6alt tax. They find that, given the effective establishment, of order,M.M. - 274 words
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1112 1912-10-31 285 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1912. SPORTING NOTES. The introduction of the betting bill on Friday last added little to the publics knowledge beyond confirming what was previously written in this paper namely that MM bill legalises betting and bookmaking on the course on race days. It will l>e interesting to watch1,112 words
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Article183 1912-10-31 285 The best additional criticism that remains to be mare on the performance by the amateurs under the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee is that the Theatre last night was quite full, that the audience laughed heartily at the whimsicalities and listened appreciatively to charming music, and went home very183 words
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Article166 1912-10-31 285 Appeal in Supbeme Coiht Dismissed. Five Hylam servants employed by the Singapore Club, who were convicted by Mr. H. W, Firmstone, first magistrate, of assaulting a Tamil detective and rescuing a prisoner and were each fined 5100 or twelve weeks' rigorous imprisonment, appealed against their conviction and166 words
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Article84 1912-10-31 285 The annual general meeting of the above Club was held yesterday afternoon in the Club pavilion there being only a small attendance. After the President had reviewed the position of the Club the following officers were elected. President Mr. E. Tessensohn, Vice- President Mr. F. M. Chopard,84 words
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Article118 1912-10-31 285 An Austrian subject giving his name as Nathan Neger Rekter Spieler appeared before Mr L. Talma in the second court yesterday charged with the criminal misappropriation of a pair of ear-rings valued at $400 and a Marquise ring valued at X'4o, the property of Molly Marit/a. The misappropriation118 words
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Article52 1912-10-31 285 Tbere was a small fire in Buggis Street last evening about ten o'clock, in a Chinese occupied house. Food was being cooked whag a lamp was overturned and broke c&Ofttg a sharp outbreak. The brigade wai summoned and attended but the fire was got under without any difficulty little damage52 words
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Article1218 1912-10-31 285 It is hardly to be imagined that the Chief Secretary's reply to critics of the Government rubber tax or rent policy will be allowed to pass without comment by those who have been most active in condemning it, but it will be found difficult to deliver1,218 words
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Article496 1912-10-31 285 Mr. P. I. Woodford. of Mown. Roiyb and Davidson, left on Monday afternoon by the British India steamer "Taroba to consult a specialist at Madras regarding his failing eyesight. By the Australieu on Monday morning M. and M'dine Dupire returned from their holiday in Frauce. M. Denis Moine head of496 words
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Article567 1912-10-31 286 Overheard in a doctor's surgery Mother Please, sir, my little boy's swal lowed a shilling Doctor Oh, don't bring him here. Take him to Lloyd George he'll get it out of him The last batch of Chinese troops which are described as the flower of the567 words
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Article89 1912-10-31 286 SELANGOR ART EXHIBITION. Details of this successful function at Kuala Lumpor (which mainly owes its success to Mr. R. D. Jackson of Kajang) show that there was some very favourably criticised work. Mention is made of the Singapore water colour exhibits, which, though small in numbers, were among the best89 words
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Article119 1912-10-31 286 Chief Detective Inspector Taylor gave evidence before Mr. Forrer, third magistrate, yesterday, in a preliminary enquiry into charges of counterfeiting and being in possession of implements for counterfeiting brought against a Chinese coolie. Mr. Taylor said that on July 9th he raided an attap hut in the jungle119 words
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Article2167 1912-10-31 286 (Front Our Own Correspondent.) October 4. Money in London— Excellent Rubber Statistics Balkan Influences— Jong Landor's Good Report— Bnkit Lintang's Success _s. S. Bertam's Weakness— Harrison and Ci os field Profits. The gold drain on London continues and under its influence money rates are tending upward, while2,167 words
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Letter187 1912-10-31 286 OVERLOADING OF CARS." To Thk Editor, Dear Sir, —Cases of overloadiLg carts and other vehicles frequently come before the Courts, but I do not remember having read of a single instance of a similar offence being instituted against the Tramway Co, although it i6 committed day after day, and is187 words
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Letter96 1912-10-31 286 To the Editor. Dear Sir,—In your paper of the 2.'>th inst., I read a letter signed Resident on the subject of advertising in the Victoria Theatre, and whilst being entire ly indifferent as to how the curtain or walls are maltreated with advertisements, I must certainly protest against96 words
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Article75 1912-10-31 286 The death returns for Singapore for the week ended Oct. 26 show a total of 201 deaths, 151 males and 50 females. This is a ratio per mille of 31.65. Malaria caused 24 deaths, and fever not specified 9, the highest mortality resulting from phthisis, 30. Two deaths75 words
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Article2824 1912-10-31 287 [By Submarine Cable]. r Recter's Service. Athens, Oct. 23.— An official statement says that a big battle near Sef ridge re suited in the retreat of twenty two batta lions and six batteries of Turkish troops. The Greek General has ordered a pursuit. Sofia, Oct 23.— There has been2,824 words
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Article338 1912-10-31 287 Penang, Oct 24. The anxiety felt regarding the Easteru Shipping Company's "Leong Ho, which was three days overdue at Langkat. has heen allayed by receipt of a cal»le annouucing her safe arrival. Much gratification is expressed at the appointment of Mr A. Huttenbach to act for Mr Young338 words
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Article1117 1912-10-31 288 Who is to Own Them Ju the Supreme Court yesterday rooming, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman .Tones an interpleader issue washeard respecting a large number of shares 22,500. in the Xyalas Rubber Estates Ltd, originally heU and still in the name of Edwin Giles Cropley, and1,117 words
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Article665 1912-10-31 288 Pork Products Discussed. The tenth ordinary general meetiug of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd, was held at the Exchange at noon yesterday, Mr K. A. Stevens presiding. There were also present the Hon. E. C. Ellis, Messrs G. A. Derrick, H. R. Llewellyn, A. Robert sou,665 words
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