The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 April 1924
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Title Section15 1924-04-10 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. Ki CENTS. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1924. tfo. 11,16615 words
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Article206 1924-04-10 1 The Shipbuilding trades unions have adopted drastic methods with the Southampton strikers Page 7. Government is adopting a new Evictions Bill Page 7. Both parties in the South African Parliament hope the Prince's visit will be brought off later Page 7. The Soviet Government have sentenced a206 words
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Article1075 1924-04-10 1 What might have seemed to bo the most reasonable as well as the most recent theory of the Aryan race is g.ven by Dr. Giles in the first volume of the Cambridge Ancient History. There this whole race ii placcl on the European plains below the1,075 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement333 1924-04-10 1 I f^ PETTBR OIL ENGINES i\vl/y (tIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION l;^.^ (iuthrie Co., Ltd. Rallies Hotel. 1 No. 2tM (10 Lires.) To-night Guest Night. Dinner and Dance I Last performance Here Band S. S. President Adams. /g= TYPEWRITER SERVICE. 1 DO YOU GET IT? If not ring up Fraser Neave Ltd.333 words
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Advertisement126 1924-04-10 1 has been made m perfectii^ labor saving machinery as m any line Sf endeavor -C Among tyFewriters.the Royal embodfes the most recent developments fir improvements It .otters you distinct, practical benefits of which you should take advantage. *w /tf'^F Sole Agents: jy RONfBO Ltd. /£?^F (Incorporatea in England.) "Compare the126 words
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Advertisement192 1924-04-10 1 f FOUR WHEEL-BRAKES njsjuwWf? MECHANICALLY f^jfv^f PERFECT jlw^^Ml Gathrie Co., Ltd. OZ^=l LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Start well and buy Shell— Pate 11 Montrie'a for reliable pianos--Pare 12 t oid t r uck utilities at WearneWPaffe' 3 Fa^e m 3 the D dge r Robinson and Co. for wadding presents "ag'e 4.192 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous126 1924-04-10 1 THE WEEK. Tkurtdtiff 10th. High Water, 1.20 ;t.m. 2. 1S p.m. Phil. Orchestra, Mem. Hall, 5.15 p.m. Eastern Gate. 6 pjß. Harmston's Circus, 0.15 p.m. Friday, 11//,. Hiph Water, 1.52 a.m. 3.11 p.m. Robinson Co., H. Barker's, noon. P. and O. homeward mail clos.-s. P. and O. oufvvard mail due.126 words
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Article802 1924-04-10 2 Six thousand dollars' worth of .solid gold was found M a Chinese wh was arrested when he came as'ioie iwotU a Japai eae steamer which reached Shanghai froin Kobe, reports a Chinese newspaper". It is slated that he admitted bringing the gold for the purpose of selling it to a802 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1924-04-10 2 DANCING. Commencing Wednesday April 9. From 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. THE HAPPY VALLEY. ON "THE SHIP" Muse by Special Orchestra. Admission Gentleman with a lady $1.00 Extra ladies each 50 Gentlemen each $1.00 Ladies will not be admitted unless accompanied by Gentlemen. r^N&^. ri :i;f bjfHpp::i;:^ 2*l Fine f157 words
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Advertisement391 1924-04-10 2 Tei. B26. Victoria Theatre Tei.B26. THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE Will Present DANDY DICK A Farce in Three Acts by A. W. PINERO ON SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, MONDAY, MAY sth, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, and SATURDAY, MAY 10. At 9.15 p.m. JL Booking Opens at the TJHEATRE on Wednesday, April 23rd,391 words
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Advertisement325 1924-04-10 2 Alhambra From Sunday, "*-h April, to Friday, 11th April In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. 'THE BALLOOXATIC A 2-Reel Comedy. (Featuring: Buster Ktaton). ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS THF VI w GREATEST COMEDY SUCCESS. "THE HOHENTOr (From WILLIE COLLIER'S famous stage success) Featuring DOUGLAS325 words
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Article540 1924-04-10 3 London's Historic Entertainments. In this the last article of the series we purpose taking up a few of the loose 1 1: reads of our theme. At the time of wi:ting there are as many as fifty London t heat us in full swing, most of540 words
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Article399 1924-04-10 3 The Chairman <>f the Hongkong General Thambcr of Commerce ir his annual speech -aid: Questions connected with wireless development have occupied the attention of your Committee durir.tr the year from sevetal a-i>ccts. It is satisfactory to know that practically all the naval vessels on the China Station are399 words
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Article16 1924-04-10 3 A boy named Macdonald at Tottenham: When I sa>v Police Constable Asquith comii>g I ran away.16 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement306 1924-04-10 3 DOQBE BROTHERS GARS OVER 90 PER CENT OF ONE MILLION STILL IN SERVICE SINCE DELIVERING THEIR FIRST CAR, EARLY IN DEC- MBER, 1914, DODGE BROTHERS HAVE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD ONE MILLION MOTOR VEHICLES. OVER 00 PER CENT OF ALL THESE CARS ARE STILL IN ACTIVE SERVICE. THIS STRIKING FACT STANDS306 words
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Advertisement264 1924-04-10 3 The SERVICE BEHIND YOUR Car. After Buying a Car SERVICE is one of the Greatest Considerations. The best car needs spare parts at times. Are there spares for your car at reasonable prices in this country? Have the Agents got the service tools necessary to keep your car in good264 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter357 1924-04-10 4 To the Editor of The Times. Sir,—The letter from Lord Harris in The i Times of to-day on the subject of papau fruits touches a subject in which I have been particularly interested for the past 30 yearn, and, unless conditions have altered materially, I357 words
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Letter412 1924-04-10 4 To thv Editor of the Times. Sir,—Of your kindness afford me a little space to sing the praises of the fruit papau (Caiica Papaya). I have just arrived from the West Indies, and after inquiring of various fruiterers I feel like repeating the lament "What, no papau! So he died,412 words
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Letter507 1924-04-10 4 To the Editor of the Morning Post. Sir, The phenomenon referred to by G. W. H. affords fascinating play in the realms of speculation. Since nothing in 1 Nature could possibly be unnatural, though it may be unusual the former word being but a refuse-heap for ignorance it507 words
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Article634 1924-04-10 4 UA wicked, wilful, and wanton vaste of^ our taxpayers* monej." That is Admiral Sir Percy Scott's idea of what would be j involved in the making of the Singapore naval base. The Government has decided, we believe, to abandon this supreme folly, < which we owe to634 words
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Article124 1924-04-10 4 A large proportion of the de^fhs occuiring in Singapore during th e week ending March 29th, according to the Municipal Health Officer's returns, were due to pneumonia, there being 18 from this disease, also 1"^ from phythisis, 12 from malaria, 11 each fr%P btri-beri and dysentery, and 8 from con^kion*.124 words
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Article629 1924-04-10 4 In these hot days we realise more than ver how very little shade is available in Calcutta. No doubt in recent years there tas been some improvement in this respect >wii*g to the erection of loftier buildings ind the extension of arcades. Yet in spite >f all improvements629 words
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Article274 1924-04-10 4 £275 Each. Plans to erect wooden "mass-production" ious-es, delivered "ready to erect" in Great Britain, for approximately £275 each, and it the rate of 10,000 a month, are being considered by the Ministry of Health. The Alexander Lumber Company, of the Jnited States and Canada, from274 words
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Article44 1924-04-10 4 m The French Academy has adopted a numof English words, which will be introdu ?d to the French dictionary. The adooted "ords include "bookmaker/* %oy scou^' 'bridge" (the game), "camping* Xh*l»«u cncKet. The Academy rejected th« "c O™wr", Canter>"- CniCk" <<*™°~ .nd crawl (swimming term).44 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1924-04-10 4 NOTICES. Hatters Costumiers Coy. A, HIGH STREET. o A CHEAP SALE AT THE CHEAPEST STORE IN TOWN. SOME LINES In Wool Jumpers $2.00 Soft Lawn Embroidery Princess Petticoats from $1.50 to $4.00 Each. Assorted Spong? Cloth dresses all Colours from $5.00 to $7.50 Each White Wool Golfers $8.00 Each Babies273 words
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Advertisement1045 1924-04-10 4 "SILK EMPORIUM" f THE CHEAPEST STORE IN HIGH STREET. Just opened a new shipment of Burmese silk. Fuji string \i Best Shantung silk. Assam silk and velvet si Ik rrL S1 1 At the very Rock Bottom Prices. ape Big Spanish shawls and cloaks and silk kimonos ami u II1,045 words
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Article1144 1924-04-10 5 ANNUAL MEETING. The fifth ordinary general meeting of the Mentakab Rubber Company Limited was held in Chartered Bank Bu.ldings yesterday. The Chairman, the hon*ble Mr. Lowther Kemp, presided, and there wer«; also pre.ent Messrs J. Robertson (Director), C. E. Dunman, H. Butcher, and P. N. Knight for the1,144 words
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Article464 1924-04-10 5 Singapore, April 5. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the cthtr markets ther? may be small variations. MEAT. Beef steak (Round) Kati 42 Beef stew or curry do 35 Pork, lean do 61 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) do 51464 words
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Article343 1924-04-10 5 £ir Sidney Chapman, who i« to preside over one of the Committees- discussing our relations with Russia, srrived comparatively late in life in Whitehall. He is one of the new brooms discovered owing to the war. Early in 1915 Mr. Chapman, ajXhe then was, called from Manchestei\^/nere he had been343 words
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Advertisement708 1924-04-10 5 r BUSINESS CARDS. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES 1((jilis ;t t .s. The House for all Photographic v o,ii!« C SON. TI) Requistes. 1 JJ [ft'AH HEXC Co., 95, North Bridge-rd j m |M! MERCHANT. BRILLIANT GLASS SIGNS. itaVES i RODUCTB. Lettering a.vl Embossing on Glass n/r..t« a speciality Vlf<r J treof CHAS708 words
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Advertisement493 1924-04-10 5 NOTICES. i SINGAPORE TURF CLUB, j > o SPRING RACE MEETING, 1924. aturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, May 10th. 13th. 15th. and 17th. LADIES' TICKETS.— Ladies attending le races are reminded that admission to' le Grand Stand and Lawn will be by tic- 1 ets only, which are obtainable through493 words
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Advertisement527 1924-04-10 5 The house of reliability for Scientific Instruments. Agents for STANLEY Co.. Ltd. NAUTICAL REQUISITES. Agents for HEATH Co.. Lid. WATCHES AND CLOCKS. Agents for S. SMITH Sons, Ltd. Case of Drawing Instruments $7 Drawing P«M and Pencils 3 lamp Spring Bow Pen 10 Faber's Slide RuKs 12.50 with Handle 2527 words
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Article21 1924-04-10 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. PIERREPONT:— On 30th March, at 27 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, to Mr. and Mrs J. D. Pierrepont, a son.21 words
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704 1924-04-10 7 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1924. Reparations and the Experts. Reuter gives us a forecast of the voluminous reports of the Experts' Committees which were appointed to enquire into Germany's ability to pay and to suggest means by which the payment's could be secured. The report is Jaid to704 words
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Article548 1924-04-10 7 The members of the American Bar Association at Shanghai presented to the retiring Judge, Charles S. Lobingier, a i handsomely embossed silver shield bearing, the following inscriptions "To Charles Summer Lobingier. first Judge of the United States Court for China, to serve a full period, and the only Judge whose548 words
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Article228 1924-04-10 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 9. Yesterday Mr. Russell admitted using at the Malayan Collieries meeting proxies of fictitious nominees. These proxies were tyied in his offices, the names and places being filled in by him, but he denied knowledge of who signed them or228 words
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Article53 1924-04-10 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 9. Boardman. former Secretary of the Sanitary Board has been found guilty of breach of trust and sentenced to one year's simple imprisonment. The case has ftroUMd con- siderable interest in the F. If. S partly because accused had to be53 words
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Article36 1924-04-10 7 (From Or Ov n Correspondent). Penang April 9. The annual meeting of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Company rixed for to-day, had to be postponed for a week owing to the want of a quorum.36 words
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Article607 1924-04-10 7 A Suggestion to Teachers. A farewell entertainment arranged by the members of the Teachers 1 Association in honour of Mr. D. A. Bishop, Principal of Raffles Institution, who is shortly leaving the Colony for Europe, was held* in the hall of Raffles Institution yesterday afternoon, a607 words
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Article461 1924-04-10 7 [Setter*! > The report of the M.henn,, enquiring into afcc flight r estimates the \alue („.rm abroad at the end of la-t > t;ir k million and 7.800 million ..,,u ing with half a milliard held in (iermany a r.m;! milliards. Ii ■tata f )t, fc method of461 words
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Article185 1924-04-10 7 The Kowloon Docks, H i:p for da) 1 ntlj on strike (»f j ra tkally all hand?, I raaaoa for the »toppai the ownen <>f a numbar by dock workers sea down. If tha polfca hu.l aoi hi poaaiMc there might have 1 fracas between the tenai I tors' men.185 words
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Advertisement194 1924-04-10 7 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECKS." FOR CHAMPAGNES Veuve Clicquot (Ponsardin.) George GouSet 1914. Bo linger Larison, Pere et Fils. (aldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (I:.c;rporated in Shanghai). Tel. 228. 45, Robinson Road. l{^ i^ i.^— j i I PATRONISED ife^-^^^^^^S^S BY ROYALTY HANDSOME WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS A LARGE AXD WELL-194 words
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Advertisement60 1924-04-10 7 THE :j ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. Ij 5 (Incorporated in England.) 5 manufacturers of electric motors ■j FOR ALL l m u Industrial Purposes. Il\ 'PHONE 301 l\ WINCHESTER HOUSE. I" AW.V.W.W.VAV.WAW.VA^ :.PEA>RS.\ TOILET SOAP This is really the last word in Soap Excellence. BLAND SOOTHING FRAGRANT and giving a WONDERFULLY60 words
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Article124 1924-04-10 8 >KW EVICTION BILL. s0 rgoTßcno* nm lack itert S-rvi.,-.] London. Apr. l S. i hmmmh opened dully, the occupied There rday'l ftiilfjf events Bttteta, .Mr. Macthe Governments be reintrodnead th s i ,enl thought it p055i- th, J.beral E. which was read second lire of which the124 words
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Article129 1924-04-10 8 Ottawa, Apr I s. Mr Meijrhen has given demanding all corresf!i ititfl and < anadian •r. nu Singapore. w'i poi rncAL crisis. t .tlMtow n. April S. N .it ionaliat leader announcement of the Prince of Wales' to laying that the >• "it all. (cheers >. H129 words
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Article79 1924-04-10 8 I the Nanyo NichiXichi Sh nibunsha.) Tefcie, April 8. of the Imperial Univer- ideu to come forward date fn.m Kanasawa City was believed to be a cons- competition against Mr. R. star of the Kentej party. it Yen i«>o to-day. that forgers engaged Mdo, well known printer. publication!79 words
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67 1924-04-10 8 an excursion to Pulo Übin Apri 15th. (not or 'April Eaiter Day] Leader Nicholson. Members are »t Chan* at 9.30 a.m. ThOM who wish to living the Raffles »harp, are requested Kx .-ursion-Sec. Rev. G. 2. St. Thom.. Walk, not later Saturday, 12th April. My meeting67 words
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Article67 1924-04-10 8 I Walsh have sent us a Directory and Chronicle of Korea Indo-China. Malay Vtlurlands Indict, Borneo, *c. Corering such a wide '"'•>• necessarily has to take Jot that does not appear to *;,th its accuracy and lh r Straits, and Malaya occupy J» maps of the various towns67 words
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Article52 1924-04-10 8 7^<w, washeldatGov th which i Luni P ur on April N^TV 30 people were Li Sir Arthur Leveson, K.C.B, -<>» and aome 30 officers of r ">«-'.-! J' lr >M *-™ellent music was ■■1 :> n< l J f H.M.S. Hawlcins, 'Th" h, u Arthur Leveson d uu.) ,l%"r* r52 words
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Article204 1924-04-10 8 DOWN WITH INTELLIGENTSIA. inrr trials. [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 9. A teWgIMH from Moscow says thut the trial has been concluded at Kieff of a numI ber of well-known local intelligentsia, mostly soc;ai democrats, on a charge of treason. The follow ng sentences were delivered: Tchebakov, Yakoviev,204 words
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Article287 1924-04-10 8 Moscow, April 9. The committee of home trade intends to despatch an expedition to the coasts of Okhotsk and proposes to declare the whole coast a potto franco, in order !<> atiract I foreign capital. Eighty thousand persona are reported to be -tarving in the Omsk Province.287 words
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Article329 1924-04-10 8 M UNICIPAL ASSESSMENT. The annual report of Mr. Harold Carpniael, municipal assessor, shows that the 1 rateable value ,of the City within I Municipal boundaries at the er.d of 1923 was $23,310,720 showing: an increase for i the twelve months of $53,479. This is a less increase than ir either329 words
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KELANTAN GOLD MINES.
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Letter822 1924-04-10 8 To the Editor. Sir—ln reference to Capt. RookcCowell i report as published in your issue of the Bth instant, and particularly in regard to the first two columns, in so far as they relate to the work done by Capt Roujce-Cowell prior to Mr. Grigg's visit, tne822 words
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Letter82 1924-04-10 8 To the Editor, Sir,—In reference to Mr. Rooke-Cowell's report published in the Singapore Free Press on the Bth instant I wish to state that I have no wish to enter into a newspaper controversy with this gentleman, save to point out the fact, that my report was adopted by the82 words
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Article66 1924-04-10 8 The Danish naval authorities have invited the assistance of a British specialist, Dr. Gilles, to treat the irten wounded by the explosion on the Danish cruiser Geysir. The men were severely burned by hot sulphur and it has hitherto been impossible to get rid of the scars on their faces.66 words
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Article365 1924-04-10 8 INSPECTOR DALE'S EVIDENCE. Further evidence was recorded by Mr. Bourne, the City Coroner yesterday when the enquiry touching the death of a Japanese woman who is alleged to have been knocked down by a car driven by Mr. J. H. Mackrow along East Coast road on365 words
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Article503 1924-04-10 8 Straits-born wife to live in China. The position of a Straits born secondary wife a- a beneficiary under the will of a Chinese towkay who directed in his will that in order to benefit in his estate all his relatives must return and live at hi? homo503 words
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Article121 1924-04-10 8 An automatic telephone system will shoitly be put into service in Shanghai accord in* to the N. C D. N. The process of installation has been going on for the past few months, and when all is finished Shanghai will have th Ylarge.-t automatic arrangement on the Asiatfc Continent. A121 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement146 1924-04-10 8 Sterling Silver Wedding Presents. Splendid Selection of Useful Gifts. ALWAYS IN STOCK No. 1. CASE OF G STERLING SILVER N 2 ST v ?i"^" (S SIIVER COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS VABEB. Shelley China. All s zes stocked. PRICE $80. Ftmm $1M to S2») each. No. 3. STERLING SILVER No. 4.146 words
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Advertisement655 1924-04-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all OverUnd Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. TROILUS London,655 words
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Advertisement497 1924-04-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. Due Singapore. HOMEWARDS. ♦s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles— London Apr. 22 PASSAGE RATES. ♦A Class Steamers Ist Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. tB Class Steamers £7S. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT497 words
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Advertisement537 1924-04-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. 1 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 10. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London uyi firti^ Due537 words
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Advertisement553 1924-04-10 10 K STEAMER _SAHjNGS If I^ToCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. I VuF CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co- Ltd. 1 THb AND 1 PHFRM4N BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. UXL.* I*'1 (AMfIUCAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) I (Incorporated in England). SEtTICI I<> BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. m553 words
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Advertisement589 1924-04-10 10 DOLLAR L I /QMI unf task. FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Prom Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Genoa and Marseilles. s.s. PRESIDENT ADAMS t^Zn' i a s.s. PRESIDENT GARFIELD Apr. 23 Anr* II s.s. PRESIDENT POLK May 7 PF> *l 1 s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE589 words
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Advertisement629 1924-04-10 10 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. UAS.B. WEST PROSPECT to discharge and load Apr 25 U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON to discharge and load May 20 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load end June •nd subsequently steamers approximately 30 days629 words
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Article761 1924-04-10 11 ROUND THE WORLD DOLLAR. Another round the world tourist ship arrived in port yesterday. She is the President Adams, the third round the world Dollar Steamship liner, and one of the seven sister ships now on this special run, and she brought many passengers for Singapore. The President761 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1924-04-10 11 UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS. NEW MODELS S.S. CITY OF DURBAN--10y 2 14in. 18in. 26in. Carriage. PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) 'WIT HfIf'HII'IIIHIM ifiiiiiiii|iiiiiii T iiifiiHiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiinmir. SHERRY. Duff Gordoii Co. Porfc St. Mary, Spain. Light Golden Old Bro"wn Fino Very Pale Manzanilla. Vino De Pasto All wines ol the finest quality208 words
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Advertisement478 1924-04-10 11 BLACK AND WHITE II SCOTCH WHISKY. I OBTAINABLE IN ALL HOTELS, CLUBS I AND BARS. OK FROM THE SOLE AGENTS. 1 The Borneo Company I td. I (Incorporated in England). I MNGAPORE— IPOH— PENANG I STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILIM:Pb HOTEL ACCOMMODATION LL Yr) tkiestino s.n. c| Incorporated in Italy.) IN478 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous741 1924-04-10 11 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Bangkok (By train) 6 a.m. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Jerantut) By train 6 a.m. Pontianak Singkara 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Aing Hong 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Chuan 9 a.m. Pengerang Despatch 9 a.m. Karimon Fook Mow 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Hong741 words
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Miscellaneous220 1924-04-10 11 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per President* Adams:— Lieut. E. E m \T' S^JP-J 6 Aldrin Mrs Josephine Mr. M. H. Caron, Mrs. Caron, Mis, C. M. Caron,. Mr. R. E. Dickerson, Mrs D.ckerson Mr. L. Goodman, Mrs. Marie Hanon, Mrs. A. L. Johnson, Mrs A D Morris Mr. P. W. Stansfield, Mrs.220 words
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Article245 1924-04-10 12 SANDYCROFT RUBBER. The following i s the annual report for the year ended Jan. 31st (to be presented at the annual meeting held on Wednesday' April 16th at Harrisons, Barker and Co I Ltd., at noon). The year's working discloses a profit after making due provision, for245 words
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Article342 1924-04-10 12 Financial prospects in the Netherlands East Indies have improved during 1923, the floating debt being reduced from 430 fl millions to 225 fl millions, or approximately from £35 millions to £18 millions. In addition it seems likely, according to latest information, that the ordinary Budget during342 words
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Article120 1924-04-10 12 The 20 Canadian newsprint mills reportihg to the Newsprint Service Bureau produced during January a total of 109,875 tons, an average daily output of 4,227 tors, •otal shipments amounted to 107,966 tons. The output in January last year was 99,337 tons, and the shipments 96,647 tons. It120 words
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Article99 1924-04-10 12 The marriagl of Princess Tomoko Kuni, a younger sister of the consort of H.I.H. the Crown Prince, to the Rev. Kocho Otani, heir to the Lord Abbot of the East Hongwanji Temple, will take place on May 3rd. The marriage will be made an occasion for the new couple to99 words
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Article66 1924-04-10 12 April 9. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 3-3«> Bank demand 2 4 Private credits 3 m.s. 24 7-l«j New York, demand 50v Credits 90 days 5 u Fance. demand 770 jjJJ India, T. T. 1663/ Hongkong, demand 2 p.c. Prem* Yokohama, demand 119>. Java, demand 139^ Bangkok, demand 79a*66 words
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Article184 1924-04-10 12 April 9. Tin 75 Tons $19 q i Pepper white 33 00 Pepper Black 1825 flake Tapioca 14 00 Pearl Sago Small 9 50 opra 10.70 w>pra Sundried 1q 8 q Opium, Benares unt. 4 t ooo Bice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rice,184 words
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Article125 1924-04-10 12 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. CL R. MacPhail.) Singapore, April 9. Rubber.— ls. o%d. 42H. Tin.— £2sB lO.s. 129%. 75 tons sold. Tin.— Mambmus 80 82^, Linguis 3.40 5.^, Johans 43 46 Petalings 1.20 1.25, IdiV Hydraulics 19s. 9d. 20s. 3d., Pengkale%s 13.§0 13-90, Jelantohs 10 13, Nawng Pets 1.55 1.60,125 words
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386 1924-04-10 12 Singapore, April 9. Business has been quiet during the period under review and in the absence of any marked fluctuations in the prices of tin and rubber any improvement is unlikely. Tin shares have, for the most part, remained steady but rubbers are neglected386 words
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Article118 1924-04-10 12 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 650th auction, yesterday when there was Catalogued 1,577,164 lbs.; 704.09 tons. Offered 842,952 libs.; 376.32 tons. Sold 645,204 lbs.; 288.04 tons. PRICES REALIZED. SpotLondon j s i^ New York 22^ cts! Kibbtti Smoked Sheet Cents Per118 words
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Article77 1924-04-10 12 Singapore, April 9. Kubber Is. 0? s d. Tin.— £2sB 10s., 75 tons at 129.37 V-.. Mining.— Petalings 1.22 1.26, Telok kruins 105 1.10, Hitams 1.45 1.50, Peng kalens 13.50 14, Ulu Piahs 1.90 2 ex Souths 1.00 1.07ft, T^iping* 1.20 1.2f». 'Murai* 3.20 335, Johans 42 45.77 words
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Article184 1924-04-10 12 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, April 9. Kubber. London, Is. OVad. Local, 4£*4Tin. London £258 10s. Local 129% (7"> tons sold). Rubbers.— Brogas 52 V 2 57ft, Bukit Jelotongs 42 47, Bukit Katils 50 55, Craigieleas 42^ 47ft, Indragiris 340 3.60, Jeram Kuantans 29 33, Kundongs 1 1.10. Lunas 6.75184 words
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Article139 1924-04-10 12 Singapore, April 9. Tin— £2sB 10s. Down £7 r >s. 129? rt 75 tons. Rubber. Is. 0%4. Down OV B d. Rubber 9 ldle. Bukit Katils 45 55, Ulu Benuts 17 18 Malaka Pindas 1.15 1.20. Bassetts 85 90 ex., Bukit K. Bs. 30 35, Brogas139 words
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Article39 1924-04-10 12 Singapore, April 9. 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 42% 42 V 2 May-June 42% 40; I July-Sept. 43% 44; Oct-Dec 44% 4"). I London Quotation Sheet Is o^d. Market j Easier.39 words
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Article104 1924-04-10 12 RUBBER TIN RETURNS. (Sees: Guthrie and Co. (Penang) K. M. S., 25,200. 'Sees: Adamson Gilfillan and Co. (Penang). Rahman Hlyd. Tin, 1,000 pks. Sees: Barlow Co. Kuala Geh, 19,600; Majedie, 8,950; Muar Itam, 11,121; Permas, 18,358; Sekon^, 20,300. Sees: East Asiatic Co. Mt. Austin, 194 630. Sees: Chan Sze Onn104 words
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Article39 1924-04-10 12 The Hon. Elsie Mackay, daughter of Lord Inchcape, is a certified air-pilot. Pictures in one of the papers show her about to start on a flight from Stag-lane Aerodrowio, Hendor., and another when the machine is in full flight.39 words
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Advertisement363 1924-04-10 12 [Assets over 'J; 00^ Dr pAcmpDmr f -^r, Amijm Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements* HE AD OFFICE:- Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF- w> r»w t AgAffll^ F ASSU AMCE AGEN^ WANT.,, DUBfel Manager SecreUuy Managing Dbmor <'■ ES G363 words
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Advertisement503 1924-04-10 12 j BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,00C Issued and fully paid up $20,000,00C i Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 Id r u-,. Sil y er $25,500,000 Reserve Liability ct Proprietors $20,000 00' COURT OF DIRECTORS. ,i D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Chairman. iW.503 words
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Advertisement507 1924-04-10 12 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK lZ r «J? D lt' AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund agnoooo Reserve Liability of W»,000 Proprietors o 000 HEAD OFFICE, 3 oo0 000 38 Bishopsgate, Locxion, E.C Agencies and Branches Alor Star507 words
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Advertisement46 1924-04-10 12 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720), WBE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WEARE Co., Ltd. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Collyer Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.46 words
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Article1227 1924-04-10 13 THE EDITOR'S HONOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, March 17. Even the least distinguished Paris Editors, being law-abiding, rarefy settle the<r disputes (of which there are many) by kicking, pinching, scratching, biting an 1 ■slapping each other. Some years ago the literary light who conducted a newspaper ol the1,227 words
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Article595 1924-04-10 13 (By a Bookmaker.) The bulk of the genuine bookmaking is done by starting price 'bookies.' It is illegal for money to pass, so all this business is done on a credit basis. Since one knows the number of S. P. bookmakers •arrying on a regular,595 words
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Article124 1924-04-10 13 People in Penang, says the Straits SchoJ who have been complaining bitterly of late of the heat the thermometer has actually) [ten to So at rijiht! may not be able to, «:;:ol down by thinkirg on the wosty Cau- casus. Put thev will perhaps take a less' jpundiced124 words
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Article81 1924-04-10 13 On March 17 Mr. H. H. Bateman, of the London- Ranepon Trading Co., while in a punt wites^nis wife and children on the Bahan side of the Royal Lakes, fell backwards and was drowned. Up to a late hour the body, although dragged for, was81 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article154 1924-04-10 13 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Newcomers' Handicap. Mallinson beat Cowles, 6 3, 3. Profession Pairs. Col. Bond and Capt. Thompson beat Riches and Tindal, 6 l, 7 5. Mug-liston and Cameron beat Penman and Strachan, 6 l, 6 o. Stewart and Cruickshank vs. LaCloche and Smith, unfinished. Utermark and Kleinman154 words
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Article184 1924-04-10 13 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Championship Pairs. G. de Souza and F. J. Rappa beat J. R. Rodriguez and C. J. Oliveiro, I—6,1 6, 6 l, 6—2. Championship. E. Oliveiro beat J. T. Andrews, 6 4, 1_,6, 6—4. Doubles Handicap. G. G. Gray and F. Ephraums owe 15, teat184 words
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Article129 1924-04-10 13 Sinj;ap\|f Players for Sumatra. Singapore foof^lers are taking advantage of the Easter hTHKlays to visit Sumatra, where matches wfU be played on Good Friday end Ea-ter Surety airainst a Euiopean tide and ajrainst a representative Eleven from Medan. J. \V. Winter, the S C.C, captain will skipper the side,129 words
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Article185 1924-04-10 13 The following: Royal Singapore Yacht Club arrangements *,re announced: The race for Mrs. Carver's Trophy, for yachts with ladies at the helm, will be j- ailed for on the following dates: Saturday 12th April, 19th April, 3rd May over the same course and under the same conditions as previously185 words
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Article63 1924-04-10 13 The "London Gazette" states that ar agreement has been concluded between the British ard Danish Governments for the mutual abolition of visas and passports. It will come into force on March 1. All British subjects will be allowed to travel to Denmark or Iceland without being in63 words
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Article33 1924-04-10 13 [Reuter's Service.] New York, April 9. In the sixteenth round of the chess tournament Doctor Lasker beat Reti, Tartakower beat Janowski, Alekhin drew with Edward Lasker and Capablanca drew with Marshall.33 words
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Article101 1924-04-10 13 What is probably the biggest mixed doubles match which has ever been played Kr Singapore will take place on Tuesday next at the Ladies Lawn when that Club will meet seven pairs got up by the Garrison. Play will commence at 4.30 sharp and the Ladies 1 Lawn101 words
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Article29 1924-04-10 13 Owirg to the Club match against Sepoy Lines Golf Club on Sunday Apr. 20th the Governor's Cup will now be played for on Monday 21?t April.29 words
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Article29 1924-04-10 13 The usual Monthly Medal (Stroke) for April will be competed for daring the weekend, 12th and 13th instant and the Ladies Spoon on the Monday following.29 words
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Article93 1924-04-10 13 The following will represent the Garrison v S. R. C. on the S. R. C. Ground on 12th April:— Lt-Col. C. E. Bond; Lt-Col R. H. Haseldine; Major T. C. Spring; Major H. C Harrison; Capt R. E. Vyvyan; Capt G. E. Stevenson; Lieut Beville; Lieut. Fendall: Lieut. J93 words
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Article457 1924-04-10 13 Heath of Sandy, The Zoo's Orang Vtan. "Sandy" the mo?t famous orang-utan in the world died at the London Zoo on March 10. He had been a little "chesty'' and listless, and had just been pit on the sick-list. Hi breathing: grew more and more difficult, and457 words
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Article85 1924-04-10 13 Rent control i? to be continued in Calcutta for a period of three years, though after March 31 the Act will cease to apply to any premises the rent of which exceeded Rs. 250 a month or Rs. 3,000 a year en November 1. 1918. Landlord- too, will not receive85 words
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Advertisement240 1924-04-10 13 The Moutrie Pian 0 1 UNIFORMLY GOOD— ALWAYS REUahjf I The first touch reveals its pleasing tone* lt J sense of value will convince you of its exce'ntil i quality. 1 OUR SEVEN YEARS GUARANTEI PROTECTS YOUR PURCHASE, i S. MOUTRIE*^& CO., LTD I (Incorporated in Hongkonsr.) RAFFLES PLACE. An240 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1924-04-10 13 BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. s Thursday. April 10. Band Practice Headquarters 5.15 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.16 words
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