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Title Section15 1912-11-07 289 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1912, No. 1,3i915 words
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Article186 1912-11-07 289 LEADERS. PAGE Ths Drift of the Campaign 289 The Subordinate Civil Service... 289 The Plight of Turkey 2 90 The Chances iv the Balance 290 A Campaign Crisis 291 The I". S. Election 291 Space for Breathing 292 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Criminal Misappropriation 302 Tb»* \ssi/.»s >## 302186 words
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Article134 1912-11-07 289 Nov. 6. Tin 75 tons sold 5114.12. Gambier buyers 8.00 Gambier Cube No. 1 14.50 Gambier Cube No. I n on» Pepper Black ordin. Spore buyers 19.87$ Pepper, (White fair) buyers 33.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda* L loves (Amboina)134 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article82 1912-11-07 289 Kimmel.— On Nov. 5, at Clonakilty, Singapore, the wife of O. A. Kimmel Esc.., of a daughter (still born). ADIB.— At "The Nook"' Tanjong Katong, on Wednesday the (ith instant, to Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Adis, a daughter. London, China and Indian Papeis please copy. On 31st Octobe-.82 words
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Article29 1912-11-07 289 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on Oct. 30th, by the Yen. Archdeacon Izard, R. E. Budd, of the Johore Rubber Lands. Ltd. to M. Howes of Staines. England.29 words
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Article32 1912-11-07 289 Rev. H. L. Hoisingto**, formerly of the Methodist Tamil Mission, Singapore, passed away on the Ist Nov. at his residence m Jaffna, Ceylon. Aged 70 years 4 months. Friends please notice.32 words
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Article71 1912-11-07 289 (Corrected op to Nov. 6J Bank 4 m/s 2-4 7 16 demand 2-4 1 Private credits 3 ra/e 2-4 19-32 credits 6m c 2 4 15-16 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288** India, T. T. 174} Hongkong, demand 11|% Yokohama, demand HB m Java, demand Ho_ Bangkok, demand71 words
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Article, Illustration986 1912-11-07 289 Nov. 1. Big events are m the making m Eastern Thrace, where it appears to be certain that a continuous hostile contact was established on the morning of the 29th (Tuesday) between the Bulgarian eastern army and the Turkish eastern army, and that fighting has986 words
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Article607 1912-11-07 289 A long letter appears to day on the question of the Subordinate Civil Service and their emoluments, as affected by the notorious stagnation of promotion and, on the expenditure side, by the high aud, we fear, automatic increase m the cost of living. Singapore is very607 words
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Page 289 Advertisements
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Advertisement165 1912-11-07 289 Subscribers to the Singapore Free Press" weeklj returning from Kmm to the Straits by any of the nail lines, are invited to send to tin Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then km mailed to meet them at various ports of call.165 words
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Advertisement63 1912-11-07 289 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo Wharf. Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or m the Singapore Roads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 a.m. to 8 a.m.63 words
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Page 289 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1912-11-07 289 THE WEEK'S NEWF The last mail from home arrived by the P. and Assaye," oa Friday with dates to Oct. 11. A homeward mail was taken on Monday by the N. D. L. M Dertllinger," and this weekly goes to day by the B. I. Teesta". Legislative Council and Municipal176 words
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Article1108 1912-11-07 290 Nov. 2. It is impossible to behold without deep commiseration the continuous evil fate which from day to day befalls the Turkish army, when we remember how valorously that army opposed the Russian invasion of 1H77. On this latter occasion the Turkish front was the Danube,1,108 words
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Article1475 1912-11-07 290 Nov. 1. When we think of the British Government wasting the time of the House of Commons over what, compared with the worldshaking events that are merely beginning m the Near East, are but as soapbubbles, we are tempted to think of Mr ASQUITH and1,475 words
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Article1236 1912-11-07 291 Nov. 5. Considering the far-reaching issues at stake the war, so far as it has gone, is dramatic enough, but even more dramatic than the war itself is that historical chapter that is about to be opened by the brief statement that The Porte has invited the1,236 words
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Article1335 1912-11-07 291 Nov. 0. Thank goodness All over at last" will be the aspiration of millions of decent people m the United States to whom the removal of the political excitement attending the election of the American President will bring a vast relief. The people of Britain, when1,335 words
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Article1336 1912-11-07 292 Nov. 7. Those who look at the events of the present campaign m Thrace the events m Macedonia need not be taken as counting for auy thing at all decisive -and note the practically unbroken succession of Bulgarian successes and Turkish reverses might very well be tempted1,336 words
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Article500 1912-11-07 292 Now that municipal matters, anti malaria measures, and consideration of the health of the town generally is rather under discussion m connection, not only with the Municipal estimates, but also m the more general interest taken hy the public m the subject, two interesting points have500 words
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Article47 1912-11-07 292 A marriage has been arranged and will take place m February at Nowgong, C. 1., between Wyndham George Strover, sth Light Infy.. son of the late Col. G. A. Strover, late Commissioner of Lower Burmah, and Mildred, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Evans of Quebec.47 words
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Article835 1912-11-07 292 Alleged Criminal Misaim-ropkivtmn. An Austrian giving the name of Nathan Neger Rekter Spieler was before Mr. K. L Talma, second magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of criminal misappropriation of a pair of diamond earrings valued at MOO and a marquise ring valued at I*4o on May 19 and835 words
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Article66 1912-11-07 292 The Fire Brigade received a call to Kallang yesterday afternoon where a small store on the bank of the river attached to the sawmill at 880, Kallang Koad, had caught fire, probably from th sawdust scattered about the yard. Acting Superintendent Wilson and several firemen went out to the scene66 words
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Article1714 1912-11-07 293 1 have been to Poudicherry Aud m this alleged delightful East it is the one spot to which even wild horses could never drag me again. What induced me to go tbere I could never quite realise. Certainly it had something to do with a rather grumpy old gentlemanD.Y. - 1,714 words
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Article1033 1912-11-07 293 Much history and romance is associated with the second of the great handicaps run at Newmarket m the autumn. From Lanercost m 1839 to Long Set m 1911 is a long spell and the winners between include many great names and many who got there after a subtleH.L. - 1,033 words
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Article1086 1912-11-07 293 It was an iugenuous flapper who arriving on the course at her first meeting asked me "What are all the fat men shouting ahout The fat men are now rather m the public eye, though I am bound to confess that not knowing any of our local peucillers IH.L. - 1,086 words
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Article97 1912-11-07 294 To the other attractions of the town is to be added the Parsee Ripon Theatrical Co. of Bombay, which is shortly due here and is expected to open on the sth. Mr. M. N. Surveyor is proprietor and chief artist, and he brings with him a strong97 words
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Article589 1912-11-07 294 A Famous Editor. Sinologue and Connoisseur. Capt. Francis Brinkley, for a quarter of a century or more the editor of the Japan Mail, was one of those famous Irishmen who, like Sir Robert Hart, Sir Thomas Jackson, Sir John Jordan, Sir Hiram Wilkinson, Sir Richard McDounell—Malay Mail - 589 words
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Article852 1912-11-07 294 KELANTAN NEWS. A BIG SUIT. (Front Our Own Correspondent.) Kota Bahru, Oct. 28th. The suit between Tuugku Embong plaintiff, and Tungku Petri defendant, claiming landed property valued about 5300,000 which was afterwards reduced to Upwards of 5100,000, was heard before Tungku Perkurma Raja aud Mr. T.852 words
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Article24 1912-11-07 294 The detachment of the King's Own Light Infantry, about 100 strong, which went up to Hankow as a precautionary measure, has returned to Hongkong.24 words
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Article919 1912-11-07 294 For Office Tiffins. In the following recipes it will he sesn tbat the time varies but given one of our fine sun hot days the making of pickles is extraordinarily simple. The small kind of blimbing form a very excellent pickle and can be made m the919 words
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Article463 1912-11-07 294 Before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyudman Jones. The interpleader issue, Max Hilckes and Lim Yun Fall v Edwin Giles Cropley, was concluded yesterday. The action sought to release certain shares m tbe N val as Rub ber Estates standing on the register m the name of463 words
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Article224 1912-11-07 294 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 ard close at, or a little above, last advices. Transactions m other sections have been224 words
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Article64 1912-11-07 294 One of the best matches witnessed iv this competition was played yesterdayafternoon, on the Police ground, when tbe Westminster Athletic Club again faced the Straits United Football team m their drawn match. The game was fast all through and both goals were visited m turn. The Uniteds64 words
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Article1837 1912-11-07 295 Quicquid agent homines aostti mat farage libellt Juv_ni_l, The prologue of what might possibly prove to be the greatest and most eventful drama m modern history is now being played out m the Balkan Peninsula. With one or two mere momentary flashes of success, the course1,837 words
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Article638 1912-11-07 295 How thk Wobk is PaooaasaiNo. Since the active campaign was taken up by the committee appointed jointly byGovernment and the Municipality to deal with areas likely to breed the malaria spreading mosquito, considerable progress has been made and the necessity of filling m swampy land is being impressed638 words
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Article89 1912-11-07 295 In spite of the refurnishing and alterations a fair amount of members qualified for tbe October monthly medals on the Bowling Alleys. A Novices Tournament for New Members will be held m November provided sufficient entries be received. Dr. Gilbert Brooke left by the "Mataram" yesterday morning for89 words
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225 1912-11-07 295 Monday INov. 4, 1912. THE OVERSEAS CLUB. The Singapore Branch of the Overseas Club was formally inaugurated on Saturday night m the Club Rooms, 9a Raffles Quay. I nicely decorated and furnished) by a smoking concert which was attended by some 70 members and their friends. The Chair was taken225 words
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Article136 1912-11-07 295 A quiet but very pretty weddiug took place on Wednesday, 30th October at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's Cathedral, between Mr. R. E. Budd, manager of one of the Johore Rubber Lands Ltd. estates at Batu Anam. Johore, and Miss M. Howes who only arri ved that morning from136 words
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Article396 1912-11-07 295 The auto part, of course, refers to the operation of getting into communication with w-homever you wish to speak. At present, the cheerful number please" from the Exchange is indispensable, and the staff has a busy time most of the dayputting m plugs between 1024 and 61, and396 words
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Article57 1912-11-07 295 A sensational corner on the Cebu rice market was broken on the 4th when Alfonso Zarate Sy Cip and Tan Unchan released 15,000 piculs reducing the skyward price of P. 9.00 and upwards to P. 8.60. It appears that two Chinese dealers had cornered all the available supply outside the57 words
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Article513 1912-11-07 296 A blue jacket named James, of H.M.S. Rosario, is reported to ha*-*-* been missing since Oct. 25th. The ninth annual meeting of the Philippine Islands Medical Association will be held m the college of medicine and surgery on November 4, 5, 6 and 7. At theP.G. - 513 words
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Article112 1912-11-07 296 His Highness the Sultan of Perak, according io a local Malay of standing, has received a communication from one of the high officers of state m Turkey, asking for pecuniary assistance from him and other coreligionists m Perak. The Sultan met the Minister during one of his trips to Europe.T.O.M. - 112 words
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Article138 1912-11-07 296 Mr. 11. W. Metcalfe, partner m the firm of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, Ipoh, Perak, ou his return to the East m Feb. last, was elected President of the local Chamber of Mines, a body which is doing much good for the miners and the industry generally m that partMining World - 138 words
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Article448 1912-11-07 296 JrrxiMENT ix the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice, Sir William H. Hyndman Jones, delivered judgment m the Supreme Court yesterday m the interpleader issue, Max Hilckes and Lim Yun Fah versus Edwin Giles Cropley. It was sought to release certain shares m the Nyalas Rubber Estates standing on448 words
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Article178 1912-11-07 296 BLANGAH. A dispute between three Klings led to an altercation m which knives were used iii the Teluk Blangah district on Saturday night, and two men, Karaua and Sinokara Yiramutto are under arrest on the capital charge. They appeared before Mr. E. L. Talma m the second178 words
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Article180 1912-11-07 296 Orders have been given for the "Newcastle," cruiser, on the China Station, and the "Espiegle," sloop, on the East Indies Station, to be paid off and recominissioned for further service as at present. New crews will be sent out m the '"Gibraltar," cruiser, which is to leave Devonport on OctoberT.O.M. - 180 words
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Correspondence.
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Article451 1912-11-07 296 To the Editor. I am asked to hit the resisting Government nail with another blow. I do so with pleasure, and crave the required elbow-room m your columns. Like the two previous correspondents I also am an ex-Government clerk. I left the service, because I had451 words
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Article83 1912-11-07 296 The match between the Mount Wallich Football team and the Juveuile Football Club m the second round of the Dr. Yin Shield was played last Saturday on the Police ground before a large crowd. The game w-as well contested and the Mt. Wallichs attacked vigorously m the83 words
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Article35 1912-11-07 296 This Ordinance has not been disallowed by His Majesty and will come into force as from December first, of this year. Saturday's Gazette contains the rules and regulations made under the Ordinance.35 words
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Article208 1912-11-07 296 The question of the appointment of British Attaches to the rival armies m the Balkans will have to be settled. For the moment, Colonel E. S. W. EardleyRussell, our Military Attache at Vienna and Cettiuje, will accompany the Montenegrin army into the field, while Major G. E. Tyrell, of the208 words
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Article309 1912-11-07 296 Agents, Sharpe, Ross A: Co. Chimpul IMB Agents. Kennedy ft Co. New Columbia: 7.0*4 total ten ■!,<,_ 57,113. Agents, Evatt ft Co. Changkat Sardang 5,508: total nine months 39,353. Tapah H,500 total ten mo>. 58.1 1 1. Ulu Pandan 3. 267: total six months 17,244. Hay tor —2.507309 words
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Article52 1912-11-07 296 The following is the result of crushing operations at Raub for the four week* ended 2nd November: Bukit Koman Stone crushed 3.900 tons (.old obtained 081 SOBi Average per ton 3.24 1 dwts Bukit Malacca. Stove crushed 2.1 oh tons Gold obtained 17'< ozs. ..verage per ton52 words
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Article182 1912-11-07 296 A very pretty wedding was solemn. > at the Scotch Kirk on Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. James Aytoun Maclean, superintendent of the Read Street works of the United Engineers Ltd., and Miss Anna Christina Thompson Garvan, who arrived by the P. and O. Assaye on182 words
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Article67 1912-11-07 296 As a sign of respect to the memory ol the late Mr. J. H. Scott, head ot Messrs Butterfield and Swire, all the ships of the company have donned their official mour ning of the company- which consists of a blue strip painted round tbe sides of tbe ships m67 words
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Correspondence.
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Article2075 1912-11-07 297 Sir, Prompted by a desire to 6ee that the question of increasing or revising the salaries of Clerks m the Government Service should now engage the attentiou of Government. I write this letter to you m the hope that it will find a space m your columns. In2,075 words
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Article248 1912-11-07 297 To the Editok, Sir, In order to correct some false reports circulating about our Commercial Class 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 give248 words
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Article194 1912-11-07 297 The Scottish Universities Dinner came off last night ((Halloween) at the Singapore Club, the Hon'ble Dr. I). J. Galloway m the chair. Those present included Major Skinner, r.a. m.c, Capt. Williamson 8.A.M.C., Capt. Vaughan, r.a.m.c, Rev. W. Mi -r ay. Rev. W. Runcitnan, Dr. Glennie, Dr. Finlayson,194 words
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Article114 1912-11-07 297 Our oonefttM-ndent wires from Penang that the an >..,.! meeting of the P. C. C. held on W duesday night was presided over by Mr Waugh, vice president, m the the absence of the hon'ble A. R. Adams. The accounts showed a record profit of $6,596 notwithstanding114 words
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Article25 1912-11-07 297 Lieut Colonel H. A. A. Livingstone, c.m.g., RE., having returned from leave of absence on the 30th, the unexpired portion of his leave is cancelled.25 words
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Article196 1912-11-07 297 Sent to Prison for Six Months. A young Straitsborn Chinaman giving the name of Lim Ah Kwang pleaded guilty before Mr H. W. Firmstone, m the District Criminal Court, yesterday afternoon, to charges of criminal breach of trust. Mr Johannts, who appeared on behalf of the accused, said196 words
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Article153 1912-11-07 297 The Chief Justice. Sir William llynd-. man Jones, has delivered his judgment m the action brought by J. O. Davies, sharebroker, against Nachiappy Chetty, for damages for malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest. Plaintiff alleged that defendant was not justified m issuing a warrant for his arrest153 words
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Article297 1912-11-07 297 LADIES' RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The annual competions held by the Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association began yesterday at Balestier. The winner of the 100 yds. handicap competition (prize presented by S.L.R.A.) was Mrs. Mauldon, the scores heing. The scores for the 150 yds. h'cap Coin petition, won by Miss Kerr were. The297 words
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Article779 1912-11-07 298 As a result of the petition presented before Judge Crossfield m Manila, the East Batan Coal Mining Co.'s property m the Philippines will go under the hammer. The Rev. U Dhammaloka, the Irish Buddist monk, arrived from Penang yesterday by the "Klang" and is proceeding to779 words
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Article2294 1912-11-07 298 Ordinary Meeting, Friday Nov. Ist. Present.H. E. The Govr., Sir Arthur Young, K.e.M.G. H. E Maj.-Genl. Stephenson. G.O.C. The Hon. Attorney General T. de M. L. BradCol. Sect v., F. J. Bryant. Col. Treas., J. O. Anthonisz. Col. Engineer, F. J. Piggott. Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, p.c.m.O. G.2,294 words
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Article93 1912-11-07 298 At the annual general meeting of the above association held at the Club House Nos.*63 6r» Pagoda Street, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Patron, Capatin Teo Soon Yang ot Band jerraassin President. Mr. Ong Beng Guat Vice President, Mr. Y. 11. Chui Hon.93 words
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Article116 1912-11-07 298 As Mr. Horatio Palmer, taxidermist, ot 34 Kerbau Koad, was out close to the Be forniatory he observed considerable ex citement amongst some natives, just before reaching that place. On investigating it was found that a python had intruded into a fowl house, whereon Mr. Palmer and Mr.116 words
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Article161 1912-11-07 298 Mr. A. Firth, who only received his sub stantive appointment as H.B.M'6 Vice Con sui for Kobe and district a few weeks ago has died of peritonitis. Very few knew that he was ill. as he was playing cricket early m the week and then appeared to be m his161 words
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Article1493 1912-11-07 299 Sir, -With reference to Ex Government Clerk s letter which appeared m your paper to day, having been approached on several occasions by certain members of the Government Clerical Service to write a short letter to you regarding the financial and unenviable social position of most1,493 words
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Article292 1912-11-07 299 The merchants at Swatow have petitioned the Governor-General for permission to organize a body of militia at that port. Twenty two pony griffins for the Penang Turf Club arrived m Singapore from Australia by the Matarani and have been transhipped to tbe Egra". The marriage arranged between Thomas Onslow Hughes,292 words
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Article281 1912-11-07 299 ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN ELLIOT COOPER. (Froth Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 1. The results of the Seremban races are as follows Importers' Cup. Barnabas Robertson 1 Buster Cole Hamilton 2 Harvest Moon Peake I Won by a head. A neck divided the second and third. Time 1.18 35.281 words
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Article230 1912-11-07 299 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 2 The second day's results are as follows President's Cup. Galtrim Magill 1 Barnabas Robertson 2 Buster Brown Hamilton 3 Time 2.16. Won by eight lengths. A head separated second and third. Dividends, 55; 53 57 aud 58. Immigration Cup. Game230 words
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Article32 1912-11-07 299 An engagement has been announced between the Rev. S. W. Payne (formerly Assistant Chaplain, St. John's Cathedral), Hongkong and now of St. Mary's Church, Taunton, to Miss Eileen Bently, of Taunton, Someret.32 words
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860 1912-11-07 299 Mr. A. B. Hubback. who has been so many years resident m Selangor m a high official capacity m connection with public works and railways, has been appointed by the Governor of Hongkong to design the terminal station of the Kowloon Canton Railway This860 words
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Article1905 1912-11-07 300 What May Happen. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 11. After all, war has broken out. When the historian comes to write tbe history of the negotiations which preceeded the first shot he will have no difficulty whatever m analysing the causes of the fighting,1,905 words
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Article177 1912-11-07 300 S. C. C. v. R. G. A. and R. E. A combined team of the Royal Garrison Artillery and the Royal Engineers beat a second eleven of the S. C. C. at cricket on the Esplanade on Saturday- afternoon. The scores were S.C.C. 2nd XI. E. R. Taylor177 words
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Article179 1912-11-07 300 The November monthly medal was played for on November 2 and 3 aud resulted m a win for Mr H.I). Mundell who returned a nett score of 77. The sweep on the 2nd was won by H. W. Kaper and ou the third divided by H. Tongue179 words
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Article85 1912-11-07 300 Foursome Competition. F. W King H. T. White E. Appleton V A.W.D. Dove 0 F. R. Marsh n C. G. Brown F. Niblock V R.N.B. Byatt J. Kennedy J. M. Valon J. Binnie 4 V EL T. Garnett R. Carruthers W. Hirckaru D. Baird J. L. Campbell85 words
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Article155 1912-11-07 300 His Majesty the King has been pleased to approve the re appointment of the Hon'ble Tan Jiak Kirn, c.m.g., to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements for a further period of three years from the 25th August, 1912. Mr. R. D. Acton is155 words
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Article49 1912-11-07 300 It is reported at Bangkok that Luang Dom Pakdi, Inspector of Spirits and Opium, who left for Muang Sonkla the other day to inspect his sawmill, has been killed. A telegram received m Bangkok states that he was cut by a saw, sustaining terrible injuries from which he died.49 words
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Article769 1912-11-07 300 ALLEGED EMBEZZLEME NT Henry Van Schreven. who has I, arrested on a provisional warrant, charged with embezzlement m tbe Netherlands Indies, was brought before the first ruagi*, trate. Mr. H. W. Firni6tone. on Saturda\ morning. Mr. C. I. Carver appeared for the prov, cution and applied for a further retnai769 words
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151 1912-11-07 301 Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1912, LATEST RUBBER NEWS. Forward Sales and Dividends. (From Our Special Corrcsjtoialent.) London; Nov. 4. The following rubber companies notify forward sales for the first half of 1913. Federated >clangor and North Hummock nine tons each at 4s 4jd per pound. Seaforth fifteen tons at 4s 4jd.151 words
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Article206 1912-11-07 301 Tie- followiug Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs Powell vV >ale room yesterday afternoon Two shop house dwellings Nos 114 ft 11* hickenson Hill off Neil Road, area I ISO square feet, freehold, total monthly rental 531. N. Reuben $4,000. Two shop house dwellings Nos206 words
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Article324 1912-11-07 301 There was a gala night at the Circus last night when the interior was made resplendent for the reception of H. E. the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young, with whom was H. 11. the Sultan of Perak and Miite. The large tent was comfortablytilled and an excellent324 words
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Article2165 1912-11-07 301 PRESIDENTS INTERESTING STATEMENT. Improvements for Singapore. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon to consider the estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Municipality for the year 1913. The President. Mr F. J. Hal lifax, was m the chair and there were also2,165 words
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Article215 1912-11-07 301 Arrival m Singapore Yesterday. His Highness the Sultan of Perak. accompanied by the Rajah Permaisuri and his suite, arrived from Teluk Anson by the F.M.S. yacht M Sea Belle yesterday and landed at Johnston's Pier a lew minutes after eleven o'clock. A guardofhonour of the Buffs, with215 words
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Article100 1912-11-07 301 Singapore, November 5. Offered for sale 278 cases pkls. 270.07 or 36,089 lbs. Sold 278 cases pkls. 270.07 or 36,0*9 lbs. Pricks Realized. The next Auction will take place on 12th November, 1912. Malacca, Nov. 5. At the auctions here today the following prices were realised. Sheet100 words
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Article31 1912-11-07 301 A Chinese detective at the Railway Station, Ipoh, arrested four Chinese who were found m possession of three revolvers without licences. They are suspected to be members of a secret society.31 words
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886 1912-11-07 302 Thursday, Nov. 7, 1912. THE ASSIZES. As overdose of Opium. Before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones.] Gurbathan Thasan Edward, a Tamil medical student, claimed to be tried ov a charge of causing the death of a Tamil woman by a rash act, namely by giving her an overdose886 words
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Article24 1912-11-07 302 An Orange Lodge, to be styled Star m the Far East, No. 615, E.C." is likely to he established m Singapore early next year.24 words
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Article548 1912-11-07 302 To The Editor, Sir, In the midst of their troubles and hardships I am sure that the Government C Subordinate Officers must feel it a source of consolation to find that they are not entirely without sympathisers among the public. And I am equally sure that548 words
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Article695 1912-11-07 302 To the Editor, Sir, From what I have been able to glean from the public press and learnt from the Government Clerks the case of the Subordinate Civil Service is, I think, a very clear and simple one. Their position as sufferers was officially recognised as early as the 15th695 words
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Article277 1912-11-07 302 The Editor, Dear Sir, Permit me to point out to your readers that the translation of the small leaflet issued m Singapore m Malay characters, appearing m the column of 4 Straits Times of yesterday's date is exaggerated. The Heading should be translated thus Supplement to the Justice277 words
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Article151 1912-11-07 302 The Austrian giving his name of Nathan Negar Repter Spieler was again before Mr. E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday, on charges of criminal misappropriation of a pair of diamond earrings valued at $400 and a marquis ring valued at .£4O, the property of Molly Moritza. Chief Detective151 words
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Article716 1912-11-07 302 THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. I Tmm) List or SuKticaiiTioxH j The Committee of the Cbildr. Society gratefully acknowledge the folic ing further subscriptions:— Previously acknowledged n0 Collected by Mrs Fowlie &38H.75 J. S. M. Rennie $25, J. A. KIL lo* Standard Oil Co. of New York If :,o Baby Ross716 words
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Article79 1912-11-07 302 The Hon. Treasurer of the King Edward VII Memorial Fund begs to acknowledge the receipt of the foil wing further contn butions Amount prey. acknowledged $115.594 1* Subscriptions from Kedah %w Tremelbye (Selangor) Rubber Co. 100.00 A. A. Allen Esq. 42. 11 Mt. Austin (Johore* Rubber79 words
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Article35 1912-11-07 302 The Kalgan Chinese papers devote con 6iderable space to Mongolian affairs aud every day there are reports of rough band ling of Chinese merchants m the neighbour hood of Crga and tTiassutai by the Mongols.35 words
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Article3588 1912-11-07 303 [By Submarine Cable]. Recteb's Skrvicr. London, Oct. 30 Despatches from Na/im Pasha state that a great battle has Ueen m progress since the morning. \e>terday morning 150,000 were engag ed on l>oth sides. The despatch concludes the position of the Turks is favourable." Na/im Pasha telegraphs further that the3,588 words
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Article495 1912-11-07 304 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 2. Towkay Looi Guan Kwai, salt- fish merchant, Ipoh, who was charged before Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward at the Assizes with having fraudulently and dishonestly used as genuine a forged document purporting to be a valuable security, has been acquitted. Mr.495 words
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Article412 1912-11-07 304 I Battery Road and Square Noises. Consideration of the estimates for 1913 was resumed yesterday afternoon m the l Muuicipal Board room. i Under the Couservacy vote there was i au amount of $100,000 for labour under i tbe collection of refuse and maintenance head. The President explained412 words
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Article301 1912-11-07 304 A Smart Sentence VY t esterpay. A sampan coolie, Chinese, appeared before Mr. Baker, sitting as third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on charges of importing and being m possession of 119 J tahils of illicit chandu valued at $35.45. Mr. Howard of the Monopolies Department conducted the prosecution. Supervisor301 words
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Article1305 1912-11-07 304 Cap. IBbub. Paid Labt Div Buybrd BicLLicße 85.000 28 2* Allagar 8% 2 3 ■> Ui 150,000 2e 28 A agio- Malay 15* int 14 3 15 4 J 50,000 2s 2s Batang Mai ak a 2 4 7 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves 80* int ...£,S 10 o1,305 words