The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 November 1912
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Title Section15 1912-11-01 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1. 1912. NO. 7,6(5615 words
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Article211 1912-11-01 1 Kesults m the Ladies' Rifle competition Page 12. Fraser and Cos share circular will he found on page 7. Mr Cuurchill has made a significant speech at Sheffield— Page 7. The American super Dreadnought M New York has beeu lauuched Page 7. Further evidence m the Cropley211 words
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Article1087 1912-11-01 1 It was an ingenuous flapper who arriving on the course at her first* meeting asked me 'What are ail the fat men shouting about r The Tat men are now lather jin the public eye, though lam hound to confess that not knowing any of our local pencillers I1,087 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement249 1912-11-01 1 A REGULAR CHANCE OF I SEE THEM MEW PICTURES emjov thfm I EVERY 3 NIGHTS HEW I lA. NEW STRONG SERIESI I TO-NIGHT! I I P«CTrR ESQ E TA S M ANIi THK AasiflG A COLD AN,> ITS C( HE. A p NCH Bs| pF liOVE AND MONEY. 1 LOVE249 words
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Advertisement196 1912-11-01 1 I 1 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH^ NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. I TONIGHTS FEATURE FILMS I IN THE NORTH WOODS Biograph. I (Fate Protects the Unprotected.) GETTING RID OF TROUBLE Biograph. I (Farce Comedy.) I MR. GROUCH AT THE SEASIDE Biograph. (F*,rce Comedy.) A WIDE BRIMMED HATS ARE FASHIONABLE Itala. I (Comic.) GAUMONT196 words
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Advertisement198 1912-11-01 1 Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee Victoria Theatre By arrangement with M. E. Bandmann MATINEE Saturday, Nov. 2nd, At 4 p. a Adults $2. Children Amahs 50 cts. each. THE GEISHA BY OWEN HALL, H. GREENBANK AND S. JONES. Othkh Dates: November 5, 7, 9. Seats, $3, $1, and 50 Cents. BOX198 words
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Advertisement130 1912-11-01 1 "Co^mib's H^crtidcmcnto. Sandycroft uoiice of dividend— Page t. Otoraune's sale is now proceeding Pagti 5. Notice re Ne\s Year Sports raeetinc Page 2. luspector wanted under Petroleum Ordinance Page 8. Auction sale of superior furniture at Adis Lodge on Nov. 9 by Powell and Co. Page 5. The P. O.130 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous156 1912-11-01 1 THE WEEK. Friday Nov. Ist. High Water— 2-27 a.m., 1-18 p.m. All Saints' Day. P. O. Outward Mail due. Legislative Council 2-30 pm. Hockey, S.C.C. v Police. Bereiuhan Sky Meeting. Hippodrome Circus, 9-15 p.m, St. Andrew's Soc. Committee, 5 15 p m Saturday 2nd. Klgh Water— 3-54 a.m., 219 p.m.156 words
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Article595 1912-11-01 2 A Famous Editor. Sinoum.ik and Coxnoisseuk. Capt. Francis Brinkley, for a quarter of I a century or more the editor of the Japan Mail, was one of those famous Irishmen I who, like Sir Robert Hart, Sir Thomas Jackson, Sir John Jordan, Sir Hiram Wilkinson, SirMalay Mail - 595 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement383 1912-11-01 2 NEW I RECORDS FOR OLD I BRING YOUR OLD RECORDS TO US AND WE WILL ALLOW YOU ON THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW ONES ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. To Let TO LET P,^.'. l^' Tan J° n Katong. Apply to J. A. ELI AS. No. 5 1, Malacca street. TO383 words
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Advertisement310 1912-11-01 2 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS, ON THE I Ist November, 191 2. A TOWN OFFICE WILL BE OPENED AT I 20, COLLY ER QUAY. TELEPHONE No. 861. I FAR EAST OXYGEN ACETYLENEI COMPANY, LTD., I (SINGAPORE BRANCH.) MARINE BOILER REPAIRS I BY I AUTOGENOUS^ WELDINGI Repairs of Furnace Cracks. [Repairs of Leaky310 words
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Advertisement629 1912-11-01 2 NEW YEAR SPORTS, 1913. NOTICE. A Public Meeting will be held m the North Room. Singapore Crick* t Club, on Wednesday the lath November, at 5 o'ci«»ck p.m. T< consider the desirability of holding Lana am I Sea Sports on Ist January, 1913, and If ap proved of —To appoint629 words
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Advertisement473 1912-11-01 2 I Notices GOVERNMENT KO7ICE Tomlftrs will t.« „..,v \a, h ChtcC Pottoe Officer, Centrall'oli joaooDonTl.urH.lay. lit), n.,x, Ml «P I the following Polloe Servici n LJ* F^ r of si^nbomls 1 Bho,«,Eatin K and Lodging if q* 2. For removal of nifihi soil. a n.| i,. the latrines at the473 words
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Article1107 1912-11-01 3 NNhile we read alarmist telegrams and .Sports as to change and strife m C OQ stantmople or civil war m the Turkish provinces, how few of us realise how vital Question it is to ourselves I For goolor for ill the destinies of the British Empire1,107 words
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Article633 1912-11-01 3 The Odds Against Turkey. All the Balkan States have adoptee compulsory and universal service, though m Turkey Christians have not m actuaJ practice been required to pass through the army. All the States have consequently large numbers of men trained to arms, and m the List resort could633 words
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Article85 1912-11-01 3 Bombay. Oct. 16. Mr. R. W. Murphy, consulting surveyor Public Works Department, died suddenly at the Hospital on Monday night, the symptoms resembling chclera. Mr. Mur phy had been a resident at the Taj Maha Hotel where he dined on Sunday nigh and was found lying ill85 words
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Article1759 1912-11-01 3 A Novel Suggestion. The appointment of Mr. Stubbs to be Colonial Secretary of Ceylon seems to have aroused greater interest m Malaya than it has m this island, judging by the constant references to it m the Malay press. The other day we quoted anTimes of Ceylon - 1,759 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement284 1912-11-01 3 I o *T^ ABSOLUTELY -tO* PURE GRAND PRIX < PARIS 1889 BEER THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., SOLE IMPORTERS. C. G. HIBBERT Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated m England) KLANG and IPOH. I GENERAL MERCHANTS AGENTS. Agents for II C. G. HIBBERT Co. (Established 1767) London and Southampton 1] M KANGAROO"284 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous224 1912-11-01 3 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P O Rtr Mongolia, connecting with the atr Assaye at Colombo due Nov I.— Mrs M. Morrison and child, Lieut G. M. Brickman, W. Gilmore, Mrs C. Minfoor, F. T. A. Pole, V. A. Taylor, Miss Garvan, Oraemo Anderson, 11. J. Murdoch, N. Prentice, G. W. Young.224 words
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Article1129 1912-11-01 4 Blue Copper Raising Sheep- Production Our Comet Dust A Great Crack m the Earth Watching the EngineerOne Substitute for Platinum Indicat ing Sound Direction A Microscope Telescope— Wine from Cherries. The surface films or patinas that form on copper and copper alloys give a variety of decorative colors,1,129 words
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Article447 1912-11-01 4 £128,000,000 TO HE SI'KNT DUKIN<i THK Nkxt Fivfc Ykars. I The Russian cruisers "liosniya" and > "Oleg," which are attached to the training > service, have arrived at Plymouth, where I they will remain for about a week. The I "Rossiya" is a powerful armoured cruiser of447 words
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Article353 1912-11-01 4 i Retort of the Duke of Cosnak;ht. Victoria (British Columbia), Oct. lat. The Duke of Connaught, while taking a I walk as he almost invariably does after i breakfast, passed a school where boys were J going m for their morning lessons. His Royal Highness, being m353 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement320 1912-11-01 4 APPOINTMENT HM E IG CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. I I JH ILKMAID NATURAL 'Top-Notch Brand, recognised m every land, f you search both hemispheres, not a liner milk appears, et it be where'er you may, you320 words
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Advertisement217 1912-11-01 4 y/ff \l\\ THE |DEAL Tonic 7 #23^ ne ose Van ay is Hi I^jE^l sufficient tn convince the A > w^> 1 convalescent of its value. K^E' '/SjIZS I j ANA ht-lp« tn nourish >v W\\yi7 yj c c t > i^ tate^ system and I) /^sS^^^^ restore vigour to217 words
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Article862 1912-11-01 5 THEIK AWFTL PRIVATIONS Story ok Survivob* 11 of the crew left the ship In the \fZ t Iceboat, while the first and'third omce r ;-I hve of the crew le ft m a smaller boat firsf"? r°f V^ f rmer sou ib W PeU b at (8a >862 words
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Article534 1912-11-01 5 SB VIKTI'ES. Writing to the Editor of M Eastern Er Kineering a correspondent who has ha r f experience m the managemer r 01 Chinese mechanics m Shanghai an 8 elsewhere says Of all Oriental workmen the Chines are undoubtedly the best, though ther 1 may be534 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1912-11-01 5 PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND THEM NOT A QUACK REMEDY MADE IN LONDON OF ALL CH EMISTS i lUBT HIBI ***** EHGLISH LESSONS FOR ASIATICS BY PHILIP A. WOOD, FOKMEKLY' ABSIBTANT MABTKR, VICTORIA INSTITUTION, SELANGOR, F. M. S. PMICE 50 CENTS. A collection of Rules and Exercises drawn up for Asiatic pupils who185 words
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Advertisement908 1912-11-01 5 v^r Crowther Shaw respectfully m- v J vi fees the honour of a visit to his Tailor- x\. mg Establishment, where a number of d lfc exclusive models and the latest novelties m materials are npw exhibited. :,V> J. CROWTHER SHAW, v a yX MERCHANT TAILOR, yS b 30-a, Raffles908 words
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Advertisement578 1912-11-01 5 \INERTOL^^ PAINT ANTICORHOSIVE Exhaustive trials have fvoped it to be the best protection for iron constructional work again* rust. Sea WateThTs effect whatever on iron and steel coated with InertoL WATERPROOF Concrete and cement surfaces are rendered impermeable. Most suitable for reservoirs water-tanks etc Write for Illustrated Booklet: SHARPE 9578 words
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Article20 1912-11-01 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. On 3Ut Octobe-. The wife of Mr. M. B. Bu'k:kwell of a son, at Kpottiswotxie Park, Singapore.20 words
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Article, Illustration1586 1912-11-01 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday Nov 1, 1912. Big events are m the making m Kastern Thrace, where it appears to be certain that a continuous hostile contact wan established on the morning of the 29th (Tuesday) between the Bulgarian eastern army and the Turkish eastern army, and that fighting1,586 words
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Article221 1912-11-01 6 The Monthly Missionary Meeting will lie held m Prinsep Street Church, on Monday next, at 8.15 p. m. and will be addressed by the Key. \Y. Murray. The detachment of the King's Own Light Infantry, about 100 strong, which went up to Hankow as a precautionary measure, has returned to221 words
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Article910 1912-11-01 6 F<M Omcm Tiki i\s. m the following rei-ipvi r **tn that the time varies but given on. flue sun hot days the making or ptekta t extraordinarily simple. Tin? tiiiull kind of blimbing form a very excellent pioklt an. I can be made m the same way910 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement219 1912-11-01 6 EASTERN PRESENTS FOR ill W^iM '"> HtiDißiii m__ -3w Friends. Finest Silk Kimonos A Choice Mandarin Theatre Coats m I II New Juban Dressing Jackets A-Ji^fa Sunshades, Shawls, Hh TaMtc r^ ff IM^'lij! |f Exquiste Silk Embroideries i|{(ijj w| W'jtj|j{(j{|t P from Annam. John Little C» LSinji.ipore Kuala Lompor. ,C~:X219 words
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Advertisement169 1912-11-01 6 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. P. O. S. N. Coy. SPECIAL HOLIDAY RETURN TICKETS available for 8 months are issued b3 T tbe P. O. Coy., to Colombo, giving passengers evei-y opportunity of visiting Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and other delightful Hill Stations of Ceylon. Steamers leave Singapore weekly. Ist Saloon $160-28 2nd Saloon169 words
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THE EASTERN AREA.
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Article66 1912-11-01 7 Conflicting Reports. RfcUTEß'* SeBVIOE. been m progress since the morning Oh pos.t.oa of the Turks U favourable vT; rr army of Adnanople made a sortie to the westward toward. Maraeu, wuere a Bui™ rta. I rißade was encountered, and it was forced to Threat with considerable lossfu66 words
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Article51 1912-11-01 7 Sofia News of Turkish Retreat. London, Oct. :u.-The Bulgarian silence regarding the battle proceeding has been nroken by the following from Sofia of Get 1, 1.80 a.vi. After two days fighting A. a V m Ann>baS cou >Pletely defeat oJ the Turkish principal army which has retreated m51 words
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Article98 1912-11-01 7 Dismal Record of Mismanagement. London, Oct. 31. —An uncensored telegram from Constantinople states that amongst the reasons advanced for the Turkish disaster at Kirk Kilisseh are che bad example of Christians m the ranks, the flight of Kedifs who were unarmed, the failure of the Commia•Ariat—the98 words
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Article153 1912-11-01 7 How the Attack was Planned. London, Oct SI. A correspondent of the Keichspobt with the Bulgarian Army says that the arrival of reservists has released three brigades of Ivanoff'sarmy from the investment of Adrianople The recent battle began on both wings an attack by two large153 words
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Article191 1912-11-01 7 The Scottish Universities Diuner came off last night »< Halloween" at the Singapore Club, the Hon'Me Dr. D. J. Galloway m thy chair. Those present included Major Skinner, ft.v.v.c, Capt. Williamson h.a.m.t., Capt. Vaughan, k.a.m.c, X.-v. \V. Munay, Hew W. Runciman, Dr. Glenuie, Dr. Finlayson, l>r. Moore,191 words
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Article116 1912-11-01 7 Our correspondent wires from Penang that the annual meeting of the P. C. 0. held on Wednesday night was presided over by Mr Wavgh, vice-president, m the the absence of the hon'ble A. 11. Adams. Hie accounts showed a record profit of 16,596 notwithstanding increased expenditure of116 words
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IN THE WEST.
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Article18 1912-11-01 7 LJuTS °Ct 3°~The UreekB ha occupied Verria without resistance The railway to Monastir is interrupted18 words
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Article96 1912-11-01 7 i Serious Situation at Constantinople. London cfc 81-offlcial statements from fcofia accuse the Turks of burning villages, exterminating Bulgarian inhabitants and torturing Bulgarian prisoners. There are simliar allegations at Athens hzTrw tO thß Greek Villa es The Turks on tbe other hand accuse the Lunarians of burning96 words
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Article53 1912-11-01 7 Sofia, Oct. The official journal Mir says that if Europe is anxious for lasting peace the formula of the Status Quo must be forgotten. It is offensive to tbe brave armies of the Allies after their glorious victories and sanguinary sacrifices. The war has radically53 words
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Article114 1912-11-01 7 Three Outsiders Placed. London, Oct. :*o.— The result of the Cambridgeshire, m which twenty horses ran (Long Set was scratched at 1 15) was as follows. 1 Mr. L. Winans' Adam Bode, <Foy> 7-12, betting 100 7. Mi. J. San Miguel's La Boheme 11, 'Sharp) 7 9, 100114 words
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Article74 1912-11-01 7 London, Oot U.— Mr. Churchill speaking at Sheffield said that tbe Great Powers without exception were striving for a settleirent m the Balkans which would make another war impossible. This sponta neousexplosion m the Balkans was a lesson to Great Britain to be ready for all74 words
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Article29 1912-11-01 7 New York, Oct. 31.— There was launched to-day at Brooklyn the super-Dread-nought New York" which mounts ton fourteen inch guns and btcams 21 knots.29 words
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Article25 1912-11-01 7 London. Oct. :;i. -The death is announced of Mr J. S. Sherman the vice President of the I'nited States.25 words
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Article89 1912-11-01 7 [From Our Own Corrc^j oucJcnt.) Ipoh, Oct. JSlst. The deputation of residents from Ipoh to lay before the acting Resident the necessity for a European Ward at Ipoh, received a most courteous reception from the acting Resident, who placed at their disposal a State saloon coach to89 words
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Article152 1912-11-01 7 The Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones, has delivered his judgment m the action brought by J. O. Davies, sharebroker, against Xachiappy Cbetty, for damages for malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest. Plaintiff alleged that defendant was not justified m issuing a warrant for his arre6t after152 words
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Article844 1912-11-01 7 a bio srrr. (From Our Own Correspondent.) K °t>a Bahru, Oct. 28th. The suit between Tungku Krnbong plaintiff, and Tungku Petri defendant, claimiDg landed property valued about Srfoo,ooo which was afterwards reduced to upwards of 1100.000, was heard before Tungku Perkurroa Raja and Mr. T. W. Clayton m844 words
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Article62 1912-11-01 7 There are several agreeable changes m the programme for to-night, including classical dances and equestrian acts. On Saturday there is a Matinee at 4 p.m. His Excellency the Governor and Lady I Evelyn Young, with H. 11. the Sultan of Pc- rakwill patronise the Circus on Tuesday next62 words
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Article457 1912-11-01 7 Before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones. The interpleader issue, Max Hilckes aud Lira Yun Fah v Edwin Giles Cropley, was concluded yesterday. The action sought to release certain shares m the Nyalas Rubber Estates standing on the register m the name of Cropley, and seized457 words
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Article224 1912-11-01 7 Business during the week has been on a dull scale, the political situation having a marked effect on all sterling shares. The movements m prices of local rubbers have been very slight aid close at, or a little above, last advices. Transactions m other sections have been224 words
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Article195 1912-11-01 7 Sknt to Prison fob Six Months. A young Straitsboru Chinaman giving the name of Lim Ah Kwang pleaded guilty I before Mr H. W. Firmstone, m the District Criminal Court, yesterday afternoon, to charges of criminal breach of trust. Mr Johannes, who appeared on behalf of the accused,195 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement317 1912-11-01 7 TWO SMART PATTERNS IN LADIES' FOOTWEAR No 5 36 No. 8017 Black Glace Shoe ifcb^ Black Patent Leather Shoe $5 pep pair. Price $6-50 per pair. No. 5436 LADIES SMART BLACK GLACE 2 BUTTON SHOE, Flexible sincle sole, smart Cuban Heel. With Black, Dark Grey, Tan or Violet suede uppers.317 words
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Advertisement330 1912-11-01 8 Wanted INSPECTOR WANTED. AttKSL O^ lO^ 111 be received at the Master for tE? i Cc UP tO the 15th November roi the post of Inspector under the Petroleum ordinances. Applications to be accompanied b> copies of testimonials. Salary $60 to $75 per m on t!i GUARDS There are two330 words
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Advertisement397 1912-11-01 8 Shipping GLEN LINE of STEAMERS Ld FOR LONDON via PLYMOUTH (Calling at Plymouth to land passengers) The ss olenfaro 3,647 tons, H. L. Hartnell, Commander, is due here about Hh November, and will have prompt despatch lor the above ports. h v B h far Singapore to London £31-10 toL397 words
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Advertisement400 1912-11-01 8 Slipping N V X JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. v^° rtnigl l tly is maintained betweeD Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imne nai Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed and400 words
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Advertisement350 1912-11-01 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD E.Simons Nov 11 Magellan Nov 11 Caledonlen Nov 25 Paul Lecat Nov 25 Amazone Deo 9 Australien Dec 9 Dunibta Dec 23 K. Simons Dec 23 Magellan Jan 6 Cahdonkn Jan 6 au ecat350 words
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Advertisement380 1912-11-01 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscber Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII he '»st and well-known mall steamers oi this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtuu Nagasaki and Kobe380 words
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Advertisement341 1912-11-01 8 I Shipping j I pTsoTI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Pcn aD g, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt i Mediterranean Ports, Plymoa'tbl and London. Through Bills or Lading i Mae d for OoMt, Persian Golf, Continental "and Zni Steamer* will leave Singapore 01 or MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe).341 words
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Advertisement816 1912-11-01 9 Ship pjjig ToyolCisen Kaisha' (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. ThC Ne H o^°t Ute 7^ China J a P an Honolulu and San Fran- Cisco to all points m the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. *> I^^^"cHlTOXMin^Sf l V lto W T UrMnO LIM "SHINTO816 words
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Advertisement691 1912-11-01 9 Shlptftog Pacific Maifs^sTca U S MAIL Ll^t IA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN Sf) AND HONOLULU Semi-Tropical Route Ca Only line taking the warm SOUTHERN DUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, lie &.HU, on the most fertile and beautiful island the Pacific. Th vough Passage Tickets granted to England, ranee and691 words
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Advertisement536 1912-11-01 9 Banks THE INK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. G Incorporated by >ECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. pita] Subscribed V 10,000,000 pital Paid Up V 6,250,000 serve Funds V 3,100,000 v HEAD OFFICE AIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). pi Branches and Agencies: loy Keelung Osaka Tamsui uubay Kobe Shanghai Tokyo ntou Kagi Swatow Yokohama I leutta London536 words
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Advertisement725 1912-11-01 9 Insurance I Insurance ENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, "J^.!^?",™ No. 3, Malacca Street, Singapore. ASSURANCE^ CO., Ltd. «3URINCEOF T mrD7B%RIPTi:ON. HMdofllCe: ■SK?" i lz: Ule, Accident, Motor-car, Fire and N MINAL CAPITAL IMO^ Marine, etc. Paid up Cap Only the best Companies represented. InguranCW m fOPCO OV6P $5,000,000 hone 17a. A. NEIRUTH,725 words
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Article353 1912-11-01 10 The American Consul at Aden says the construction of a large petroleum reservoir at Jibuti, the French Somaliland port, is reported. The Anglo-Persian Oil Co. ia understood behind the undertaking. It m believed that the Compagine de I'ALrique Orientale, a French corporation, with headquarters m Paris and an353 words
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Article267 1912-11-01 10 Apropos of the aerial height record set up by Legagneux on the 17th inst.. "Le Matin has published a striking diagram showing how the height record has risen m a few yoarn from one metre to 5,680 metres. On December 1, 1909, Latham broke all previous records267 words
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Article192 1912-11-01 10 New York. A statement filed shows that Mr. John Kennedy, the American banker, left a fortune of nearly 870,000,000. The bulk of the estate is m securities, including nearly $15,000,000 m Great Nor them Railway stock, and nearly $25,000,000 m Great Northern Iron Ore certificates. The widowDaily Telegraph - 192 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement602 1912-11-01 10 A Lady Housekeeper Nervous Exhaustion, Neuralgia, Sleeplessness that Mrs. Taylor did ael give up her work, and did not go for a change, is clear proof Phoeferine prevented the nervous breakdown which her doctor saiJ was en tain unless she gam up her duties. Mrs. Taylor is m 4 the602 words
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Advertisement667 1912-11-01 10 j^ggfflgSßS Another of C. B/s Delicacies I C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES I 1 UNEXCELLED. **T j^ Crosse Blackwell guarantee <^^^&S2^ ™i these and all their other table delicacies to be F^s??*'^-^^■^rr ij^Ef S produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. 1 iSS^&r^ If' 9* AGENTS FOR LEA PERRINS 1 WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE.667 words
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Article950 1912-11-01 11 •gas safest. «i ■I! [is-- fci 174,000 1 *> BaWtMertaj.li, 3 4 9J i«,ooo j J J cicely m% 10 J 0 15 8 V iIKS g^*£?£-.» 'i! 5 S «,000 as la Edinburgh 10* int I 1 SoS SS^Wf"*- B I 0 >« o 9 552 I I950 words
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Article74 1912-11-01 11 (CORRECTED DP TO Oct. 30.) Bank 4m/a 2 -4 7 16 demand 9.4^ Private credits 8 m/§ 2-4 19-32 credits 6m 2-4 16-16 France demand Bank 204 Germany, demand 288* India, T. T. 174 j Hongkong, demand 10$ 1 Yokohama, demand H3 1 Java, demand uofc 1 Bangkok, demand74 words
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Article135 1912-11-01 11 Oct. :JO. Tin ...125 tons Bold »114.37 i i Gambier ...buyers 8.40 I Gambier Cube No. 1 14.50 Gambier Cube No. 2 now. Pepper Black ordin. Spore 20.12$ Pepper, (White /air) 83 00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ib.) nom i Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Mace (Banda) llfl135 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement586 1912-11-01 11 HIGH GLASS, LOW PRICED Motor Cars. The 3rd Shipment of OVERLAND CABS (America's Triumph) is due to arrive here next week. Three 25 H.P. 2 Seaters at $1,750 nett. Three 30 H.P. 5 Seaters at $1,950 nett. Complete with Hood, Screen, Lamp, Horn, Tool-Kit, etc. READY FOR THE ROAD. The586 words
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Miscellaneous1084 1912-11-01 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag ana Tons Commander, From Arrived For Wb,n Lotus ych Brit 150 Jenkin .Tesselton, 18-10 Brit Consul Uncertain R 8 7;" Tonna B e 4 Ma-te, From Congee. For L:r Hi gun s^, r Circe Brit .-U 4 Bannatyne Deli, 2810 \v M n-u Cumphuys Dut 16961,084 words
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Letter2073 1912-11-01 12 Sit, —Prompted by a desire to see that the question of increasing or revising the salaries of Clerks m the Government Service should now engage the attention of Government. I write this letter to you m the hope that it will iind a space m your columns. Iv2,073 words
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Letter248 1912-11-01 12 To the Editor, Sir,—In order to correct some false reports circulating about our Commercial (.'lass and to answer the numerous letters I receive to know if there is a Commercial Class m connection with the Institution, I respectfully crave space m your valuable paper to give the248 words
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Article297 1912-11-01 12 LADIES' RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The annual competions held by the Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association began yesterday at Halestier. The winner of the 100 yds. handicap competition (prize presented by S.L.I:. A. 1 was Mrs. Mauldon, the scores being. I The ccores for the 150 yds. h'cap Competition, won by Miss Kerr297 words
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Article67 1912-11-01 12 One of the best matches witnessed m j this competition was played yesterday afternoon, on the Police ground, when tbo Westminster Athletic Club again faced the Straits L'nited Football team m their drawn match. The game was fast all i through and both goals were visited m67 words
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Article285 1912-11-01 12 The Hong Bee loads for China and sails this "I'niiav afternoon. The Danish steamer Cathay" from Copenhagen via ports discharges part general cargo here. The quarantine restrictions agaiust the Port of Moulmein on account of plague are withdrawn from 25th instant. The M Mataram arrived from Australian ports285 words
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Article243 1912-11-01 12 News has been received m Hong kong of the death m London of Mr .1. EL Scott, senior partner of the firm of Messrs Butterfield and Swire. The de ceased gentleman paid a visit to this colony m 1908, and for his kindly interest243 words
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Article43 1912-11-01 12 SATI HDAV X(>\. 2. .Johnston's Pier. 2 15 and 15 p.m. Club, 2-45 and 5-.SO p.m. Si vdav. "Sox. Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2 ;;o and 9*M p.m. Club, h-ho and 9-aO a.m., 12-15, and 5-30 p.m.43 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement10 1912-11-01 12 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement268 1912-11-01 12 Stockholders KIM HIN A Co., 13, Klintf Street, SlngapIT IS A GREAT THING TO SAYI that all the racing honours of the closing season have been gained on DUNLOP TYRES Yet such is the incontroverti. £z ble fact. The list of wins includes all the English, Irish, and British Empire268 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1912-11-01 12 NEXT MAILS DUB. From Europe.— Per P. o. Assave with mails up to llth Oct due to-day. NotT Chlna Per N D L I>erfflinger due London Malls Despatched. B. I Sept 26 Oct 19 oq| 19 5/ Oct 4 Oct 23 N. D. L. Oct 8 Nov 1 B. I.176 words
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