The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 April 1924
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Title Section16 1924-04-21 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SJS., MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1924. NO. 11,17516 words
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Article177 1924-04-21 1 The Premier has made a spirited and idealistic speech to the I. 11,I 1 at York. Singapore is bust: "We are in power." Pajfe 7. He also recommends whole-hearted-ly the remedies in the Experts reports on reparations and urped trust in Germany word Page 7. The result177 words
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Article1191 1924-04-21 1 "Funny goings-on, they s,r-anrcs. But you never know wot the gentry won't take into their oads to do next, the ladies on em in paitickler. Let them wot's «l,a.| gorn b de quiet in the- graves! TinM enough w'en the D ay eowes. An' com, w en itEx - 1,191 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement318 1924-04-21 1 QUEEVB lIGfl CLAW ATHLETIC GOODS. <how K<»» m. 3. Prince Street. 'IVnnis. Telephone 1614. RAFFLES HOTEL. X". 2920 (10 L:? es.) mm EDNXSD '.V. 2?rd APUL. St. George's Dinner Dance. PRING RACE MEETING. \V. 10th May.— Race Tiffi 1. Dian«* ruid Djtcp 12th May— Tea Dance. 13th May.— Race Tiffin,318 words
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Advertisement247 1924-04-21 1 igK In-Built Mileage. Ls£sm\ Y U secure from y° ur tyres CClaHii the mileage that the maker rftH^ builds into thenii just that and uSfff' Extra miles are built into YA tS[M Firestone Cords. Every member M £*!#'< f the hUge Firestone organizaa?lKS UOn JS a stock holder in the247 words
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Advertisement214 1924-04-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Two auction sales by Cheong Roon Sens A aiifornian Fur. ia wiOing to rapph various engineering requisites— Page 5 PagST hiyh d M <*»*+- j tn« holidays Page 5. Robinsons have special faeUHies for the travek-r Page 7. No ballots for membership of the TurJ C lub alter214 words
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Advertisement14 1924-04-21 1 QUEEN'S HIGH CLASS ATHLETIC GOOM Show Room, 3, Prince Street Telegrams. Tennis Telephone |«ft14 words
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Miscellaneous73 1924-04-21 1 THE WEEK. High Water, 11.43 a.m. 11.38 p.m. Cricket: Singapore vs SeJangor. Rifle Assn mtp;., Seletar, 7.30 a.m. Twelfth Night, Matinee, V>c. Theatre. High Water, 0.25 p.m. No Issue of Free Press. Titi Tin, Gattey and Batemai., 11.30 a.m. Twelfth Night, Vic Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Wednesday, 23rd. High Water, 0.1273 words
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Article413 1924-04-21 2 Mr. Thomas, Secretary of State for th> Colonies (Derby), asked by Mr. J. Harris (Hackney, X.. L.) whether he was aware that the official appointed to the position of Secretary for Chinese Affairs in Hongkong was informed, prior to his appoint mem, that his duties would include413 words
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Article184 1924-04-21 2 Sir Gordon Blennerhassett Voules died on Mar. 24. at Bournemouth, at the age of 84. For OV«T 4T) years, fioni 1859 to 1904. he served lust in the Inland Revenue Department, but joined the Admiralty four months later in 1859. He rendered valuable service in various departments of the184 words
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Article75 1924-04-21 2 An exciting chase through the premises Of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Shanghai, early one morning recently, resulted ir the capture of a Chinese burglar who obtained entry by cutting out a pane •f glass. Watchmen immediately discovered the intruder, who fled, jumping over desks and counters, and diving through75 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement230 1924-04-21 2 PALMOLIVE CREAMS SHAMPOO SHAVING STICKS CREAM, etc. Just Received. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Batten Road. SINGAPORE. 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 ladie> each 50 Gentlemen each $1.00230 words
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Advertisement279 1924-04-21 2 VICTORIA THEATRE THREE NIGHTS ONLY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 25 and 26. EDGAR WARWICK announces three recitals by the eminent Scottish Bass-baritone William Heughan from the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN AND ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON. Assisted by Miss GLADYS SAYER, the brilliant Pianiste and Mr. DAVE KENNEDY,279 words
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Advertisement229 1924-04-21 2 Alhambra From Friday, 18th April, to Wednesday, 2.3rd \n r j| In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ARTHUR S. KANE PRESENTS CHARLES fcAl "A TAILOR MADE MAN" In 9 Reels. The story itself is said to represent the highest type drama yet presented229 words
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Article1529 1924-04-21 3 THE SINGAPORE BASE. The debate on Singapore Base came on i the Commons on March 25th. Sir Robert Home led the attack by proposing a re- duction of £100 in the Navy vote, as a protest against the Government's decision. It was a!! very v.ei!, he said,1,529 words
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Article404 1924-04-21 3 East Coast Charm. Yarmouth and Lowestoft presented me w.th the greatest ?ea mystery ever known <>n the east toast. The pounding waves at Yarmouth have thrown up sand by thousand? of tons. Yarmouth beach is a Sahara from the sea wall to the water's edge,D. Express - 404 words
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Advertisement168 1924-04-21 3 OOOK^ BY GAS. PKKiVY HOVSEWIFE V -4 ji I nl 4'^ai l Shi 'gU U^^^^^^^ir s PERSONa Gas cooktra, gcjoon and other j-as appliances may be HIRED from the (ias Department Fifty feet of piping is supplied free. For further particulars apply, Gas Department, Show Room, AMBER MANSIONS, ORCHARD ROAD,168 words
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Advertisement155 1924-04-21 3 PsyvvyJ/V>[s>vsj Hrl s^sd s^s^sV. a -^^/y^/v^yyyv>yyyj^a For THROAT, CHEST LUNGS *^w IB throat or bronchials is quickly allayed, coughs and colds are "H 4 V S^M^P K& nippea in the bud, and the chest and lungs are strengthened r >c I v S ii/yji™ 0 HITTER' Specially Prepared by PRESCOTTL-155 words
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Article556 1924-04-21 4 At the moment when a judge is about to pass a sentence on a criminal when he is about to remove him from the world for seven years or fourteen years, or even for ever what passes through the judge's mind as he556 words
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Article183 1924-04-21 4 According to M. Rakovsky, the Soviet Chaw d'Affaires here, Soviet Russia nov. seeks a credit from England of £150 mil-I-ons in goods and cash— especially cath and no doubt wishes ft may get it A week earlier he had placed the figure at just double this sum, but183 words
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Article151 1924-04-21 4 The professional humorists of the United States are busier t han ever, and favourite side-line—" pars attributed to some small journal in a small town— is being steadily developed. Here, for example^ are a few Swampbog news items: (1) Oscar Jones was wearing gravel in his shoes the151 words
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Article48 1924-04-21 4 The professor, a very absent-minded man but a devoted husband, was taken upstairs to see his youngest-bom. "Now, what shall na !Tt tH f bEby dear? asked hi wife Why he ejaculated, "this species has been named for centuries. This is a primate mammal homo sapiens."48 words
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Advertisement807 1924-04-21 4 My Debt of Gratitude. W^ 4 UloerB the Size of Man's Hand. 1 O» Portrait to ml Mr. C M. THOMPSON, ol 4, MidU»a Gt«t« Wp Edward Ro*^. B*U*H H«*tk. niimi— haw F^-^*^. wKo wi*li t— M "ss•<'■■ 1" JuW i*** I hapi>ened to get a Blood Mixture and decided807 words
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Advertisement232 1924-04-21 4 tiji >' In ti U i awl VICTORIA OXY-ACETYLENE WORKS. 0 Welders for MOTOR CAR CYLINDERS, GEARS, CRANK CASES, etc. Work Guaranteed. Charges Moderate. 19, VICTORIA STREET. SINGAPORE. Wash that Itch Away There is absolutely no sufferer from Ecsema who ever used the simple wash, D J>.D. Prescription, and did232 words
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Advertisement525 1924-04-21 4 W No man ec&sand\ I and dust f f Xvhy inhale either? sJL Cheap cigarettes manufactured hy rf KLI machinery at the rate of thousands L rrri a minute contain sand and dust Tfl which enters the system and sets up r BdA a dangerous irritation. Avoid tht^,R^ risks by525 words
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Article1156 1924-04-21 5 Mathematicians are less interested than other learned men in the history of their I subject, because it is possible to arrive at truth in mathematics, and the truth arrived at is not historical. The chronological order of discovery corresponds only very loosely with the logical order,Bertrand Russell - 1,156 words
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Article26 1924-04-21 5 The London County Council have approved the recommendation to expend a million sterling to reconstruct and widen Waterloo Bridge, which has recently developed an ominous sag.26 words
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Advertisement270 1924-04-21 5 BUSINESS CARDS. rHMO ENGRAVING. rtVE LRT \M' COMMERCIAL. typw of Blocks. mAm PHOTO ENGRAVING CO. 5"* 1 (t i street. g ifflvwwwwyWtW Jf^^SrBMARIXE WATCHES. J Foolproof. 5 MOTION. SMITH A SON. LTD. |4, Batter R««A ■AVLWAPAV.VyWi GENERAL MERCHANT, Bfl I KODUCTS. j >l i > Pottery <'oncrete. ]K i M^:270 words
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Advertisement503 1924-04-21 5 SIAMESE TEAK WOOD. IMPORTERS. KWONG NAM HENG— P.O. Box 1211. 84 Rochore Canal Road. Please Send for the Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Instruments SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113. North Bridge Road. LACE CURIO MERCHANTS. HAND-MADE CEYLON LACE A SPECIALITY A. 1.. HEW A Co., 4, Dhoby Ghaut BOOKSELLER. Kvtry503 words
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Advertisement213 1924-04-21 5 Wbvj \v vAI "^V/ tiff I Remember Wincamit is a positive necessity to you if you are i Weak, Anaemic. Nervous or Run-down \Vincarnis is not a luxur it is a positive necessity to all who are Weak, or Ansemic, or Nervous, or Run-down. Because Wincarnis exercises an extraordinary power213 words
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Advertisement660 1924-04-21 5 NOTICES, NOTICE. We are prepared to buy for our clients on a cost and commission basis, New and Second Hand Ai^vomobiles and Motor Cycles, Light Launches, Motor Engines,— light and heavy types. Portable Electric Light Equipment. Machinery for Saw Mills, Brick Making, Laundries, etc. Locomotives, Rails and Equipment, Rolling Stock660 words
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Advertisement700 1924-04-21 5 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY EXGINEEKING CO., LTD. o Notice is hen by ghrefl that the thirtyei^hth ordinary general -11.-:.,^ cf Um shareho.Mcrs of The Singapore Slipway 4 Engineering Company, Limited, will be htid nt th.- Registered Office of the Company at TRnjonvr Pagar on Wednesday, 23r.i Apr: j. at 12700 words
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Article33 1924-04-21 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. At Singapore on the 20th inst. Harry Clarence Westwood of the E. Ext. Tel. Co. Singapore, Funeral will leave his residence in Newton-rd. at 430 p.m. for Bidadari Cemetery to-day.33 words
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834 1924-04-21 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1924. The Week End Causerie. Ihe re-establishment of Germany and the settlement of Keparations seems to be in as fair a way of settlement now as it has ever been but we have had too many flashes in the pan of encouragement to be834 words
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Article286 1924-04-21 6 The Inspector of Schools inform* tjs that 7-V teachers and pupils of Singapore schools will be present at the Matinees I of "Twelfth Night." The wedding will take place at the Presbyterian Church on the 30th inst. of |fc E. E. Evan, of the British American Ti bftcco Co., and286 words
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Article35 1924-04-21 6 PENANG NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Apr. 19. Mrs. Voules gave away the prizes at the prize distribution of the Government English School which concluded with a successful entertair.iment by the pupils.35 words
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Article276 1924-04-21 6 Writes the Straits Echo. It is the plain duty and interest of those concerned to bring home to Mr. Harcourt's successor at the Colonial Office that such a demand does indeed exist; that is not by any means confined to academic speeches by Legislative Councillors, but is276 words
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Article666 1924-04-21 6 We have to explain to some of our advertising clients that owing: to the holidays and late despatch of copy, it has not beer. i possible to deal with all that has come I in. The absence of a postal delivery on Friday brought many letters or. Saturday morning containing666 words
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Article45 1924-04-21 6 [Reuter's Btrvicf.l w,.. The interstate ceeas*ei has postponed th. aal« oi the section ol M,. rilltm providing for preferential t ariff> carried by American raihrai transport in American sh New A telegram from S,M,t -it.. three American world-i;,^,,,.^ Dutch Harbour Iron, kk tnik45 words
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Article437 1924-04-21 6 V. I. M. A. D. S. SLTCESSHI. 01'KN1N, NHtMANCE. The presentatioi „f S h L Twelfth Sight by the membe toria Institution Musical Society, Kuala Lumpur at Theatre on Saturday aftem anything one could hav< Asiatic- school-boy*, i-. play was splendidly itagid the and setting which ia t.h, work members437 words
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Article70 1924-04-21 6 Estimate* of i o cb occurred Godown (II tarnation; pui I m high a~ in tl i ol million d ntity of o U I in I quai tity of 1 waa to have ei ai engssed in »ah arday mon inj arain, ba e of70 words
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Article47 1924-04-21 6 The quarterly wcial fiion.is of the YMA i ll(1 large hall of Um v the 2.")th instant. :i' 8 tensive programme haa b ai anjoyable time la exp< be fame*, competition and i of the leading amatem I gramme being brought p cinema entortaii MOttt47 words
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Article60 1924-04-21 6 The establishment In China has been tiv. <i at figures for the year W24-25: Three companies Boy* 819 of all rmnks; Hoy* Knpin Royal Corps of S >r..ak »J I British infantry. B81; a«d departmental COrpt al.mw >" (iia nia! Corps (60 oAcen 1 making a total of W»0 N60 words
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Advertisement228 1924-04-21 6 "THE (CONNOISSEUR £OMES TO £ALDBECKS." FOR P O R T HARV E Y S ROYAL TAWNY CALDB E C K S VIXT A W N Y EXTRA SELECTED GREEN SEAL C L U~B P~O R T L L U E SEAL GRAND OLD WHITE PORT LIGHT TAWNY BROWX S E228 words
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Advertisement47 1924-04-21 6 I BERNA I I SWISS CONDENSED MILK. I Is Switzerland's best, and s 0 the best of all. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents S.S. and F.M.S. THE NAME IS ON "f\J THE PENCIL. TO Stockists fel JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. Mv! robinson Co ud l| MAYNARD Co., Ltd.47 words
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Article327 1924-04-21 7 uK HAVE, WE HOLD. I Hit I iWKH I I'MMV. fi:.it.-i'- Service.] London. April 19. u,, centra* in th? I premier in connection witn the Independent I York. Ml Mat-Donald in r j,. that line* January la- no! in -ize but ami the Cabinet are !i327 words
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Article176 1924-04-21 7 London, April 19. H neeting of the Southampton ided to resume on April H M SI K M.IAN SEA IJASE. Sydney, Apr. 18. H I Mtferce has announced lane base will be establis-h- Fatksoß. CABLBB CUT BY ICE. H Montr*** l, April 18. bare drhrea masses of176 words
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Article91 1924-04-21 7 ;---»<> fro« the VMM. furxls !i kh€ Sultan of Selangor Mi vi.it ,u Kedah and nil ""t of bean-mills at I P*uiaf of the bean--s t*«Kttkr !a ls about 12 by and t-i^ht-tenths of an slabs an- exported for nigh pressure removes "f. liability to mould! h consumers. Wlmintments to91 words
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Article147 1924-04-21 7 MORE JATHAS. NO RESISTANCE. [Reuter's Service.] Simla, April 19. The fourth Akali Jatha, numbering fiw hundred, has been arrested at Jaito, mak- ing the t)tal arrests over two thousand including the third Jatha, which was arrested a fortnight ago. A fifth Jatha is starting shortly and probably147 words
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Article140 1924-04-21 7 Heliopolis, Egypt April 19. A British air-force corporal named Ryan hai been fatally stabbed near the aerodrome. V number of members of the air force pursued two fugitive Egyptians and caught one. who dropped a b'ood-stained dagger. The prisoner said that he was a student. It transpires140 words
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Article371 1924-04-21 7 L BRITISH INCOME TAX AND RESIDENCE ABROAD. To the Editor, Sir, There is some misapprehension with regard to a circular issued by Somerset House in reference to the income tax liability of pers-ons spending part of their time ir. the United Kingdom. It should be understood371 words
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Article100 1924-04-21 7 West Ham firemen, wearing gas masks, foagkt suffocating clouds of sulphur fumes for more than one hour when a ton drum of ulphur caught fire at Hemingway's Paint WaUory, Marshgate, Stratford. Twelve of them reeled back one after another from the burning shed, coughing and gaaptag for breath.100 words
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Article23 1924-04-21 7 Orders for week ending April 27th. Tuesday. Signallirp Class 5.15 p.m. Thursday. Band Practice 5.15 p.m. FRANK C. SAND, Commissioner.23 words
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Article133 1924-04-21 7 IMMIGRATION BILL. SENATE'S DECISION. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, April 18. The Senate has adopted the 1890 census as the quota basis under the Immigration Bill, being two per cent of the nationals then resident in the United States. Washington, Apr. 18. The Seiate has adopted an amendment to the133 words
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Article217 1924-04-21 7 Washington. April 18. Following the receipt of requests from the Chambers of Commerce, various church and women's organisations, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has ordered an early hearing by a sub-committee of the proposal that the United States should participate in the world court at the Hague.217 words
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Article650 1924-04-21 7 London, April. 10th. There was,- a breezy interlude in the House of Commons today. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, reply ng to a question on the subject of Budget provision for widows' and mothers' pensions, referred to a previous reply and said that he had650 words
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Article703 1924-04-21 7 THE TRUTH ABOUT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Mar. 27. The House of Commons this week, after a controversy that has occupied the papers for weeks, rejected the proposal to build a dock at Singapore by a vote on purely party lines. Most people think that703 words
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Article101 1924-04-21 7 The whistle of a locomotive is wrongly placed for greatest efficiency, according to the experiments of A. L. Foley at Indiana University. The sound is reflected by the smoke-stack, steam-dome, etc., and much l sound energy is reflected and absorbed by the hot gases spreading back from the smoke-stack. In101 words
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Advertisement173 1924-04-21 7 Everything for the Traveller ENGLISH £t^ BEST LEATHER Only Stocks I SHIP ONLY KIMF"F" RApo 11 in id in ENGLISH LEATHER RUG STRAPS. o "Utuf^ with hano^all sizes. Stocked. ENGLISH LEATHER TRUNK STRAPS. H Ol'»4ll« all lengths stocked. HOLDALLS. SUIT CASES /f^T\ FITTED SUIT CASES with and without capped t173 words
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Advertisement699 1924-04-21 8 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 oa through Bills of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. GLAUCUS Lordon,699 words
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Advertisement541 1924-04-21 8 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. fB Class Steamers £78. £50. „^£22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT541 words
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Advertisement507 1924-04-21 8 STEAMER SAILINGS a O. 9 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES o PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION to LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) o OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWAKbS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, Lon.kn and507 words
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Advertisement551 1924-04-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co^ Ltd. AND FHERMAN BUCKNALI, STEAM SHIP Cm^ Ltd. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINK.) (Incorporated in England). IO|N vKKVKK TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. m,l I>u* Spore. Route For „n of ATHENS551 words
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Advertisement502 1924-04-21 9 STEAMER SAIHNQS DOLLAR J» FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penan* to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. s.s. PRESIDENT -,ARFIELD a~U J£% B.s. PRESIDENT POLK May 7 t?J' o s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 m»v s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 jZI502 words
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Advertisement780 1924-04-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B, WEST PROSPECT to discharge and load Apr 25 U.S.S.R WEST FARALON to discharge and load May 15 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load June and subsequently steamers approximately 30 days tpart.780 words
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Advertisement287 1924-04-21 10 Fgrants fl scotch ©WHISKY. Sub-Agents: Rigold Bergmann Co., Limited. SINGAPORE. Oinnipl/ Special Size uAtililulX iHßfs No 2 CIGARETTES MADE FROM THE FINEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED VIRGINIA LEAF ONLY. I !.;iiiii:!iHlll|i||j HHlHllilli;iiii ifli t^ u t everywhere B^fitrS^a per tin of 50. I Importers. BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (Straits), LTD287 words
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Advertisement341 1924-04-21 10 SHIPPING NOTES. The P. and O. Nellore has left Hongkong, and is expected to arrive at this- port at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 22rd. instant. She will proceed alongside, the P. and O. Wharf on arrivalThe French mail steamer Amazone is expected to arrive here from Saigon this morning341 words
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Advertisement352 1924-04-21 10 M^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M^^^B^M^MM»M M_______ M BUCHANAN'S "BLACK WHITE" "ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" To maintain a high standard of quality. Stocks are essential. The largest stocks of Scotch Whisky tn Scotland are held by James Buchanan c 1 Co., ]jj U;; j their subsidiary companies. The continued suk< ru r excellence of their brands is352 words
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Advertisement258 1924-04-21 10 STEAMER SAILINGS LLOYD TRIESTLNO S.N. u (Incorporated hi Italy.. HOMEWARD SAILINGS For Penan^, BrindNi, Y.m.e mi Trest« via ports taking eftrgo M through Ladinjr for Flume, the Lcnak and BUck Sea Ports, also to ill jM.rts on the Coast of Italy. )ut (0 Uur o \rri\f. Sail PERSIA May I258 words
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Miscellaneous847 1924-04-21 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Medan Melchior Treub 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Edina 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m. Cucob and Senggarang Hong Aik noon Mersing, Kemaman Trengganu Barratta noon Malacca and Muar Sri Muar noon The mails homeward are thus: One847 words
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Miscellaneous570 1924-04-21 10 ADMIRAL TOGO'S FLAGSHIP MIKASA. A Popular Movement to Save it from the Scrap Heap. Tukio, March 20 What the "Victory" means to the British, the Mikasa means to the Japanese. This sentiment has. evoked a desire on the part of certain Japanese to save Admiral Togo's flagship from the scrap570 words
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Article119 1924-04-21 11 BOMBAY'S TRADE. An Unsatisfactory Year. Bombay, March 19th. Speaking at th>e annual general meeting of the Bombay Presidency Trades Associations, Mr. Petch, Master of the Associat.on, said that the past year's trade hed been unsatisfactory owing to the uncertainty due to fluctuating exchange, inere could be no119 words
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Article528 1924-04-21 11 Financial Causes of the Slump. A further severe fall in the value of the French frr.nc, as measured in sterling, took place March Bth. The rate, which had closed on the previous evening at 112.50 to the opened at U5 and further depreciated to 117%, at528 words
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Article507 1924-04-21 11 The determination of the Japanese government to buy all foreign perpetual leaseholds in Yokohama at equitable prices is one against which Americans can make no consistent protest, even if they wished to retain any properties there, says The New York Times. The only form of land tenure openFar Eastern Review - 507 words
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Article201 1924-04-21 11 The report to be presented at the meeting on April 29th. states: The loss- for the period, after making ample provision for depreciation, writing" off debts known to be bad, and allowing for repairs and improvements to the Hotel to the extent of $11,026.62 amounted to $10,381.17.201 words
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Article605 1924-04-21 11 I RASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY, APRIL 19th., 1924. MINING. [Figures in brackets show the wsue value the Sha re in dollars unless otherwise marked C.-Cum di.-. x equals e* div/} Batang Padang Tin is) 45 50 Hitani Tin 1.40 1.50 Idris Hydraulic (£1) IDs.605 words
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Article78 1924-04-21 11 About one-thirtieth of a horsepower u developed by the flight of a pigeon weighing one pound, according to the results of several French experimenters. The velocity of flight was determined by the nunrber of revolutions of a reel from which a thread was unwound, the time in fifths of a78 words
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Advertisement399 1924-04-21 11 V^ets over /^nr»AfT rinmmiT ww^. Assurances in force over $17,000,000. I fTHE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LBHnH) I (Incorporated in Straits Settlements wjiuiu/. HEAD OFFICE:- Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFirp. nu i .rruvcriVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE pamesAct J- AGENTS WANTED District Manager Secretary Managing Director "^Z l CHESTER. G.399 words
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Advertisement482 1924-04-21 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkon,') Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully r aid up $20,000,000 Reserve Furd:— Sterling 4,500,000 d r.., Silver $25,500,000 Reserve Uab.hty of P-P^O^O.OOO.OO P- M Bernard > Esq., Chairman. V\.L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. A. H. Conipton. Esq. J. A.482 words
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Advertisement486 1924-04-21 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK l£nr lND^ AUSTR ALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 R j* ares £3,000,000 Reserve Fund qsonnnn Reserve Liability of 3,800,000 Proprietors a.aaaaaa HEAD OFFICE*/ 3 000 000 38 Bishopsgate, Lotxion, E.C Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Iloilo Saigon iT^f486 words
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Advertisement121 1924-04-21 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporate in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). MRE 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. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE121 words
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Article1859 1924-04-21 12 SELANGOR ON TOP. S.C.CVs Uphill Fight. The S. C. C. were fighting an uphill fight on Saturday, the opening day of their annual match against Selangor, but they rose to the occasion to a certain extent and, thanks to a timely display by Murphy, helped by Spring and Craig,1,859 words
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Article100 1924-04-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 20. The Malayar Chinese tennis championship was played for on Saturday on private courts. Selancor beat Malacca by four games losing only oneThe local champion lost to the Malacca Champion by 6 l, 6 2, 6 3. Singapore lost100 words
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Article35 1924-04-21 12 TUESDAY'S TIES. Profession Pairs. Palmer and Murphy vs. Whitley and Sedwick. WEDNESDAY'S TIES. Chan* pionship Pairs. Moss and Salter vs. Mugliston and Linton. Utermark and Paterson vs. Nathan and Mergler, to finish.35 words
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Article90 1924-04-21 12 S. R. C. TENNIS. TUESDAY'S TIES. Singles Handicap A. C. A. B. Bateman, owe 15.3, vs. F. J. Rappa, owe 15. C. A. Morris, owe 15.3, vs. F. Ephraums, owe 4. Championship. W. A. Lalhetchet, vs. L. Gammell. Single Handicap B. V. C. Westerhout, owe 15, vs. E. ZechI ar.'ah,90 words
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Article49 1924-04-21 12 S.R.C, vs. R.G.A. The following will play in the above; match on Wedr.esday on the S.C.C. ground: \E. Oliveiro; E. G. Wheatley, T. L^ijss-ius, N. de Silva, W. A. Aeria/ Rappa, W. A. Deans, H. Oliveiro, D. de Souza, C. A. j Morris, and V. C. Westerhout.49 words
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Article52 1924-04-21 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 19. At Burroughes Hall, London, in the proj fessional billiards championship semi-final, the result was Newman 16.000. McConachv 8.703. Newman to-day made a record championship break of 857. the previous best being his own of 850 last year. Newman meets Reece fan the final on52 words
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Article269 1924-04-21 12 Easter Prize Meeting. The first stage of the week-end snooting opened at Faner range, Seietav. on Saturday afternoon and attracted a large number of competitors, the weather which was at first lather showery, later settling down with an overcast sky leaving the light soft and steady and ideal for269 words
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Article161 1924-04-21 12 Sunday's Events. There was a large crowd present at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, the weather being fine, to witness the teaw race and the polo match between a team from the Club and a team from the Royal Sussex Regiment. The Club won both the events. The161 words
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Article24 1924-04-21 12 The April Sporm competition took place at Selitar or April 17th and was won by Mrs. Lyall, with a totA score of 100.62.24 words
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Article105 1924-04-21 12 Gfcbr*<ele D'Anntmzio, whose promotion to inccly rank has just been announced, -y.s (Treat attention to his dress, and some tiive ago a Neapolitan paper published an blunting inventory of his wmidixjfoe. It ii eluded: Shirts, 72; socks of all kinds, 12 cczen; socks of quiet tnted silk, 2 dozen;105 words
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Article204 1924-04-21 12 GOLF AT PENANG. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Apr. 19. Mary golf competitions, including the championship, are being played here during the holidays. Selangor, Perak, the Province and Kedah are well represented, but Singapore being absent the interport match had to be cancelled. Penang playing Selar.gor instead beat204 words
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Article347 1924-04-21 12 The Government has not gained in popularity or reputation by its handling of the Burney airship scheme. The appointi mer.t of one more Committee— the sixth |in number to examine the subject struck most people, to begin with, as superfluous. But I understand that, though Commar.der347 words
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Article264 1924-04-21 12 New Type of Fossil Found in Australa. Brisbane. Mr. Heber Longman, director of tho Queensland Museum, after studying- a fragment of fossil bone, Bins. long, sins. ;n diameter, and oin. in height, containing the remains of six enormous teeth, announces the discovery of a new264 words
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Article55 1924-04-21 12 "Ancient Indian Fables and Stores," by Mr. Stanley Rice, is the title of the latest addition to Mr. Murray's well-known Wisdom of the East Series, aptly described as ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West. Mr. Rice will give a selection, typical of the peculiar genius of the55 words
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