The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 May 1924
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Title Section16 1924-05-12 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S^ MONDAY, MAY 12, 1924. No. 11,19116 words
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Article204 1924-05-12 1 The coming meeting between I'o'ncare and MacDonald at Chequers fcj looked forward to with some anxiety and careful preparation of the -round is going on Page 7. The growing rowdyism :n (he ftTSM has culminated in objection to tht Speaker's ruling and the meeting vsas adjourned Pag*e204 words
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Article999 1924-05-12 1 Without buttons man is inconceivable; modern man, that is, for primitive man was, we know, not possessed of them. Our British ancestors are libullously said to have been dressed in a simple costume of woad, which besides being most unsuitable to the British summer, not to speak of999 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement276 1924-05-12 1 ,-v.v.v w G. SPALWNG A BROS., Ltd. TJ Biffccsl attHtj BOXING equipment S j." iJ.phn.u <Jl -EEN-S Telegrams 5 m\ Prince St. Tennis RAFFLES HOTEL SPRING RACE MEETING. To-Day TEA DANCE SDAY, ltth May.— Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance WEDNESDAY, 14th May— Orchestral Concert. rHURSDAY, l")th May.— Race Tiffin, Dinner276 words
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Advertisement277 1924-05-12 1 Why Steam Welding Makes Firestone Tubes Leak-Proof. _^3P^. FIRESTONE applies Steam-Welding at /£>Sr\ three ViU] paints makin^ the tubes imhffw ptn-ious to slow leak;*— the bipjrest source ZXJb?rA\ f undt rinfl ation trouble which takes a K? rji«\ Very hf>AVy annUal toll of mi^eage in the Wrjl li Th wall277 words
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Advertisement133 1924-05-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Happy Valley attractions ti, r> closed for repair..— Pace 5 PaVeT* CaSCS i€eOnd h **l ior tale-s^-p«^ ua s nbri4:k and tile wwr to b PazvT lerk Wantctf for Tan- i:i club -Pa^e P l2. H tel aUraclU)ns W#ek Remington's apain Pmgt 1 Sloan's liniment kills pain— Pa133 words
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Advertisement18 1924-05-12 1 CAWAWAV.W.V.V.'.V.VAPAVAr J A. G. SPALDING BROS.. Ltd. 5 IJ FOR TENNIS EQUIPMENT < Consult I- Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams S18 words
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Miscellaneous121 1924-05-12 1 THE WEEK. Monda%, 12th. High Water 2.48 a.m., 5.8 p.m. Football: S. R. C. vs Malaya F. T., S. R. C. Lodge Zetland, Regular, 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, 13th. High Water, 4.13 a.m., 6.21 p.m. Spring Race Meeting, 2nd Day. Wednesday, 14th. High Water, 5.49 a.m., 7.22 p.m. Football: S.C.C. vs121 words
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397 1924-05-12 2 MUHAMMED JASSIM AND THE HOT WATER BOTTLES. Why He Is Only Nearly Happy at Wembley The Sign of Four. Muhammed Jassim, head cook and bottlewasher to the native encampment at Malaya (British Empire Exhibition. Wembley, N.W.) is much perturbed by the English weather, writes a correspondent to a Home paper.397 words
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Article171 1924-05-12 2 Starting from the 13th instant, the management of the Palladium will change its- policy by having two performances nightly at 5.45 and 9.15 of the same programme and will omit altogether the serial knd cheaper films which have hitherto constituted the programme at the 7.30 house. The new171 words
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Article67 1924-05-12 2 The Association of British Malaya is I arranging a reception by way of a "Malaya j Day" at the British Empire Exhibition I during the summer. June 24th has been' provisionally fixed as the date for the re- 1 ception. but will b e subject to the67 words
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Advertisement225 1924-05-12 2 AVOID PRICKLY HEAT BY USING AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY. NIGHTLY ATTRACTIONS. Wayang Pek Jee (Sah Sai Toh) The Royal Carnival Shows. AORAI DANCES CO. CANTONESE WAYANG KRONCHONG-AN KOXGGENG DANCING ON THE SHIP. tiiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmmniiniiininiiiiiiniir I FLOWERSHOP I "COKONA"225 words
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Advertisement298 1924-05-12 2 VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing Thursday, May 22nd. THE QUAINTS Booking Opens at Theatre ON Monday, May 19th. Prices $3, $2, $1. S^f PATHE CINEMA Can give private CINEMA SHOWS in any PRIVATE HOUSES OR GARDENS, CLUBS, SCHOOLS, PLANTATIONS, FACTORIES, ETC. in the Vicinity of Singapore town or outside. We supply Electric298 words
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Advertisement354 1924-05-12 2 Alhambra From Monday, 12th May to Saturday, 17th Ma) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS ANITA ST v a "THE INVISIBLE FEAR" In 6 Reels. Replete with sensational melodramatic touches and Bunrl.l twists, the story develops smoothly and Bteadilv354 words
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Article936 1924-05-12 3 SIR RONALD ROSS'S PLEA FOR RESEARCH. Colonel Sir Ronald Ross was the guest of honour of the Overseas League at lun- the Criterion Restaurant, when appva'til for greater energy in stamp-! lag <ut fi.Miarin n for the spending of r.oiv mm ty on :escarch. Sir Ernest Birch,'936 words
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Article77 1924-05-12 3 Foreign residents in Yokohama now number 1,118, according to police figures, a decrease of 7,783 compared with figures before the earthquake. Of this number 714 are Chinese, 137 are British, 104 are Americans, 47 are Germans and the balance represents several countries. Reconstruction work in the Japanese section of the77 words
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Article293 1924-05-12 3 An Ambitious Programme. Calcutta, Apr. 17. With the election of Mr. C. R. Das as first Mayor of Calcutta by 59 votes against the European candidate's 13, the Swaraj Party assumes undisputed control of the well-being of Calcutta for the next three years, and Mr. Das's lieutenants293 words
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Article352 1924-05-12 3 Baronet's Story of Night Intrusion. The story of Sir Wilfrid Lawsoi.'s compassionate treatment of a burglar armed with dagger, whom he- found in the kitchen at his home at Isel Hall, four miles from CockermOUlh, one Sunday midnight, was told to the Cockermouth magistrates. A Workit gton352 words
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Article325 1924-05-12 3 The greatest rued of to-day to safeguard the peace of the world is "a declaration by the United States of the intention to stand by Great Britain in the work of preventing; war." This pronouncement by Mr. Hughes, former Prime Minister of Australia, made on Aprtl325 words
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Advertisement316 1924-05-12 3 :^<:;^^g|^^^^^g^^jj||j|jp^<^^^^^^^^2^s The first essential of good health is sound digestion. If, however, your food does not digest and I assimilate, it only causes pain and 1 sickness, creating heartburn and I i flatulency, palpitation, sour stomach I ami inevitably causes constipation, S headache and nervousness. u Nourishment b as necessary316 words
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Advertisement354 1924-05-12 3 Ex S. S. KASHGAR SMART LADIES MILLINERY Su 1 WHITE AWAYS WHY SUFFER j lJi3^/| relieved instantly I s f Mi You who suffer the excruciating twinges of* I ;'v»"T.: W Rheumatism at every change in the weather "^y ."^d/l a V° u whose Rheumatism is of such longstanding I354 words
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Article559 1924-05-12 4 Long Walks Through Jungle and Forest. Crocodiles (says Captain C. R. s. Pitman in "Blackwood") are amphibious, and often make long journeys on the dry land, not from choice, but from force of circumstances. I an quite sure that but few of the people who are well559 words
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Article455 1924-05-12 4 Prof Goddard's Scheme. The American papers are devoting much space to the coming attempt of Professor K. H. Goddard to fire a rocket with such initial velocity and directness of aim that it will reach the moon, a distance of rather less than a455 words
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Article23 1924-05-12 4 "Universal education up to eighteen, universal enfranchisement at eighteen"'; along that line lies our path to a real civilisation Mr. H. G. Wells23 words
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Article764 1924-05-12 4 A GOOD EXAMPLE. The detai's supplied by the Italian Press of that country's new programme of naval development would appear to be the first indication of how Mr. MacDonald's "great moral gesture," in abandoning the Singapore scheme and cutting down new construction, has begun to bear764 words
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Advertisement646 1924-05-12 4 1 <[ l tli ill C^_JL il __J -F v W W 1 f"*^nnn liHi Vj) Sirßobertßurnett&6li? Sole Agents African Eastern Trade Corporation Ltd. 124 Cecil Street, Singapore. For Account of Concerned. AUCTION SALE OF About 16,078 bundles cast-boards of tbc f».!!ov. intr dimensions: End Pieect inraiiiilig approx-. 7-Bin. by646 words
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Advertisement233 1924-05-12 4 W^*^S IK Peaceful FOODS FOR INFANTS B PMade from the purest milk from the rich .J^§^' pastures of England, the 'Allenl.urys' I are as easily digested as mother's They are germ free, and are nnp!y <&r quickly prepared by the add.tion d L water only. <§'{l I |^S Of all233 words
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Article720 1924-05-12 5 STEP TO AN AMBITIOUS SCHEME. The user zoning of the London boroughs north of the Thames, which has been embarked upon by the London Society as a preliminary to drawn* up an ambitious scheme for London of the future, is promessing. Of the 19 boroughs ten have been720 words
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Article433 1924-05-12 5 Sapphires Weighing Half a Pound. Where is the richest paddy-field in the world? asks the* Times of Ceylon. The question may seem a fool sh one hardly worth the trouble of answering, for paddy-growing is an occupation by w.hich the villager ekes out a livelihood, and not433 words
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335 1924-05-12 5 PARLIAMENTARY PERQUISITES IN AUSTRALIA. Psychological Effects. The abuse which attended the privilege of the free franking of the letters of members of Parliament amounted to a scandal. Not only was the correspondence, official and otherwise, of an M.P. sent through the post free, but also that of "his cousins ar.d335 words
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Article326 1924-05-12 5 Approving References to Italian Government. At the secret Consistory held at the Vatican for the creation of two new American Cardinals, Tins XI. pronounced an Allocution in which he summed up and analysed the current events of the world, in reference to the Holy See, with326 words
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Article169 1924-05-12 5 A journalist who was through the Leicester election fight with Mr. Churchill tells a London correspondent that Winston probably lost that seat through a solitary brilliant indiscretion. But, says my journalistic friend, it was well worth it. At one of Mr. Churchill's meetings in Leicester the hecklers169 words
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Advertisement305 1924-05-12 5 BUSINESS CARDS. fr (.OLD LEAF TEA. URED REFRESHER IN THE CUT. Of Ail Dealer*. 'if '^'~K\. SWEET SHOP. \m\ Our Tea Kiosk AT THE BOTANICAL GARDENS. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES r i N Pbototmi hie ites. ip7 HI y«• l M r Brld^t-fd EVEDORE. tor H PPUBM LI A 22s <( >.305 words
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Advertisement420 1924-05-12 5 HIGH-CLASS PRINTING. I Undrr Expert Supervision rtlY^ ART PRINTING PUBLISHING Co. 20, Japan Street ELECTRO-PLATING IN GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL. (Gold-fillirg a speciality.) CHOP POH KONG CHYE, 62 South Bridge Road Established 1897 Tel. No. 1772 PHurO ENGRAVING. FINE ART AND COMMERCIAL. All types of Blocks, g STRAITS PHOTO ENGRAVING420 words
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Advertisement281 1924-05-12 5 SKum k Santal Capsules A The best internal treatment, f l^^W S° made that the antiseptic is J /A W*A\ Ot fre d bjr the d »8« s t»ve X/^B WyY i u »c«- No nausea can result V\ V /^W Physicians recommend ihem. From all Chemittt, I?! Prevent Sore281 words
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Advertisement800 1924-05-12 5 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 96 (Minor Offences) Police Orders made under Sirtion 6 (4) of Ordinance No. 96 (minor offences) for regulation of traffic on the occasion of races on the 10th, 13th, 15th and 17th May, 1921, at the Kate Course, Singapore. 1. All vehicles except rikishtta nil] enter the800 words
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Article25 1924-05-12 6 SAMPSOX-EARXSHAW.— ApriI 2, at Si. Marylehone Church, Thomas Sampson, S2, Dart-mouth-road. N. W. 2. to Maudo. widcw lato Mr. Justice Earnshaw, S.S. and F.M.S.25 words
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661 1924-05-12 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, MAY 12, 1924. Week End Comment. Judging from the views expressed in the mail papers when the Experts' Reports and their probable reception by France was discussed, the meeting between M. Poincare and Mr. Ramsay MacDonald on Thursday will be momentous. The main point we think661 words
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Article479 1924-05-12 6 Mr. R. Craik of Messrs. MacAlister Co., Ltd., Penang, has left there for Singapore. Mr. aid Mrs. R. H. Gale returned to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning. i Mr. Chung Ah Ming, the well-known Perak sportsman and Messrs. Chung Ah Choy and Chung Ah Woh are leaving for I479 words
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Article761 1924-05-12 6 The second of the series of races for the Vice Commodore's Cup 1921 Challenge Cup came off or Sunday morning and provided one of the most sporting events of the season. Mr. H. C. Hopkins presided as officer of the day and carried out his duties761 words
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Article242 1924-05-12 6 A spoke has been put in the wheel of the reforming party in Persia by the announcement that "the establishment of a Republic is contrary to the Moslem religion," I do not think that the late Lenin would have been stumped by that. He would have countered with the discovery242 words
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Article110 1924-05-12 6 (From Our Own (W-,,,,,,,),,^ The weddinir took placTatV 1 l Church of Thomas Wilfrid D Municipality, ami M:u Mclntyre, daughter of Doutfa If of Belper, Nottinghamshire Th( rived in the Settlement by the K Uev Keppel Gamier officiated Wright g»T« away the bride was held at I Brook110 words
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Article66 1924-05-12 6 It is understood thai the 1; (11 JUr appointment as King's Counsel Professor A. Falconer Mm known Professor ol Roman Ui ■prudence at London Univen brought up at Aberdeen, surprise to bin at th seven. Curiously en I MUTiaon'i son, Sir J. William V was born66 words
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Article425 1924-05-12 6 To the Editor of the Sahmla- fetfe Sir,— ln view of the coni subject of Singapore, I which, io far a. 1 kn made public in this <•■ tintrj rather remarkable affair three >ta- may be of interest to your readen l| the story in the words425 words
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Article107 1924-05-12 6 The composer Lionel M £79,517. Bequests Inchkfe HO, widow < nee Gertie Millar sir re Mlft the Earl of Dudley), 11,001 I Academy of Music to found :i V Scholarship. Augustus John has beCfl l! first priit of 1,500 dollan H third International Exhibition Paintings by the Carnegie Pittsburgh for107 words
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Advertisement146 1924-05-12 6 •THE CONNOISSEUR C OMES TO C ALDBECKS FOR SHERRIES OLD BROWN SHERRY HARVEYS BRISTOL MILK D. S. PALE FIXO (EXTRA DRY) i MAXZAXI L L A S. C. AMONTILLADO BROWX SEAL MAXZ AXILLA W H I T E SHERRIES j Galdbeck, kiacgregor Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in Shanghai). Tel. 228.146 words
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Advertisement52 1924-05-12 6 BERNA SWISS CONDENSED MILK. Is Switzerland's best, and So the best of all. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents S.S. and F.M.S. rttHitttf M** ROBBIALAC THE PERFECT ENAMEL FOR MOTORCARS AND CYCLES FOR FREE BOOKLET— "INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMATEURS TO RENOVATE A CAR." Apply: ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpv.r. and52 words
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Article191 1924-05-12 7 MACDONALD POINCARE. PREPARING THE WAY. MCBTING I>ATE FIXED. f Keuter a Service.] Taris, May 9. KCeptcd an invitation of an ..formal visit to May SO and stay a night ht tin- Qua. DOrsay, that M:. MaoDonald Md M. PoincerUin ami probably will be held ,f the BMOU. it is em-191 words
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Article238 1924-05-12 7 Moscow, May 10. II it in an interview th< SoVMt Government ost to bring the Angioin London to a fruitful d that Anglo-Russian way depended on d.fferences f. Trotsky and MacDonald, j ted the quarrel between j internationals. 0-RtSSIAN TREATY SIGNED. Stockholm. May 10. commercial treaty i« itioni238 words
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Article174 1924-05-12 7 fl«f«at Roylil Sussex, laying en their own ground 1 Saturday the Royal Sussex n by the Royal EnSecond Division of the tfte by 4 goals to 2. This "-t important matches 1 am! the effect of their Pl*c« the Royals at the top l (i ya P «**H Club,174 words
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Article254 1924-05-12 7 DOISY'S PROGRESS. ARRIVED AT BANGKOK. [Reuter's Service.] Rangoon, May 9. Doisy ha. arrived Owing to engine tioub.e caused by the heat, he did not peoimi to Bangkok, for which place he hopes to depart on Saturday. Paris, May 9. Doisy has arrived at Bangkok. Paris, May254 words
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Article211 1924-05-12 7 Boston, May 9. The coastal passenger steamer Ontario has wirelessed that she is afire off Block Island. Th* fire la under control and the Ontario is proceeding here under her own steam. The Cretan is standing by in case of need. Quebec, May 10. A Norwegian cargo211 words
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Article122 1924-05-12 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 9. At Derby the South Africans made 161 for 7 and declared, Comaille made 43 and Taylor 33. Bestwick took three wickets for 37. Derbyshire replied with 78 for five the match being left drawn. At Lords Middlesex beat Hampshire by eight wickets, Hearne122 words
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Article62 1924-05-12 7 [Reuter's 1 Service.] Capetown, May 9. The Olympic athlete McMaster, prior to ailing to-day to compete at the Olympiad, :arried out a trial walk of ten thousand netros in a world's record time of 45min. lessees., the previous best being Dane Rasmussen Iffwilß 26 2-ssecs. The62 words
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Article21 1924-05-12 7 The Sydney Cup (two miles) run on Easter Monday has been won by Scarlet 7.6 (Bright Steel-Red Ink).21 words
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Article97 1924-05-12 7 he Pi'i.ang press arc informed that the following resolution was passed at a recent meeting of the Chamber of Ccmmerce: "That the committee of the Penang Chamber erf Commerce learns with much pleasure of the offer of His Excellency the Governor to vacate Bel Retiro if it is97 words
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Article394 1924-05-12 7 PRESIDENT vs. SENATE. JAPANESE IMMIGRATION. Reuter's Service. T Washington, May 10. The House of Representatives has declined to accept President Coolidge's suggestion to postpone Japanese exclusion untif March lean* t ?u> disa PP r °ved of the roqaaat that the President should negotiate with Japan for the abrogation394 words
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Article328 1924-05-12 7 Arrangements have been made with the Municipal Commissioners whereby the sun of £20.000 will be paid to the Company towards losses sustained by the Company m supplying the Commissioners with Electric current up to the end of 1922, due to the great rise in the price of coal; and, from328 words
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Article30 1924-05-12 7 Among the passengers from England by the Blue Funnel, Mentor, were Mr. F. Dowdeswell, the Government architect, Mr. R. W. Sinclair, and Mr. A. S. Banks of the "Free Press."30 words
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Article106 1924-05-12 7 New York. May 10. The following lawn tennis for the Olympic have been selected: R. N. Williams V mcent Richards. Francis Hunter and Watson Washburn. INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. London, May 9. At Queen's Club playing for the Bathurst tennis cup, America, Jay Gould and C Cutting106 words
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Article985 1924-05-12 7 At a meeting of the unsecured creditors of the S. E. T. Co., on April sth it was unanimously agreed to accept the proposed scheme of agreement which provides fothe satisfaction of creditors' claims on the basis of one fully paid £1 share in the new985 words
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Advertisement99 1924-05-12 7 Robinson Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE.) RACE WEEK Wf x Now Showing 9 Also HAND BAGS, NEW FOOTWEAR. Laces— Ribbons Materials. |M^^ Natural Milk Food DONT RISK YOUR BABY'S HEALTH By using doubtful Baby Foods LACTOGEN IS PREPARED AND GUARANTEED NESTLES Nestle Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. (London) 144-7, CecU Street.99 words
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Advertisement631 1924-05-12 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 on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. EUMAEUB London,631 words
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Advertisement552 1924-05-12 8 STEAMER SAILINGS iC ELLERMAN w UNEL ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Englar.d). r. PASSENGER SERVICE. PASSAGE RATES. ♦A Class Steamers Ist Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. tB Class Steamers £78. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. CITY OF CHRISTIANIA Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Hamburg552 words
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Advertisement489 1924-05-12 8 STEAMER SAILINGS P O BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. Fc'r Marseilles, Lon<kn and Artwern Due T489 words
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Advertisement559 1924-05-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALI, STEAM SHIP Co., Lt4. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINB.) (Incorporated in England). POINT SERVICE TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. mmmwn Due S'pore. Route For OF NAI'IKS May559 words
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Advertisement554 1924-05-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR Jb W "Aroand th* World" Ifi^ FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penan? to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 May 23 s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 Jwie 6 s.s. PRESIDENT VAN554 words
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Advertisement726 1924-05-12 9 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND I SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON to discharge and load May 15 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load jun. and sulffequently steamers approximately 30 days tpart. Taking cargo to all Overland Points in United726 words
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Article267 1924-05-12 10 IMPERIAL MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. i Although the position as regards employment in the Merchant Service is a little 1 easier arising out of the slight improve- ment which has manifested itself in the! shipping industry during the past few! months, there is still, unfortunately, a large number of267 words
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Article157 1924-05-12 10 While a number of Tamil coolies were bathing in a small stream at Rantau vii- j lage one of their number was attacked by j a crocodile and badly wounded on the forearm. The "cr^>c M had caught the un- j fortunate coolie by the arm157 words
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Article161 1924-05-12 10 Sydney, April 6. From the lijrht cruiser Dragon in Jcrvii Bay comes an exciting story of the rescue^ of the Japanese merchantman Honolulu) Maru in the storm of April 4th. During the ni^rht the cruiser and nieivhantman alike were swept repeatedly by bijr seas, while161 words
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Article384 1924-05-12 10 The P. and O. Kalyan. which came into' port on Saturday from Londor and left I yesterday for Japan had more than 40 I passengers for the Straits: From Londor.:! 1 Rev. and Mrs. Campion, Mr. and Mrs,! Vyse, Miss Bayers, Mrs. Redfearn. Mrs.' IMcLeod. Mr. G. Watt*,384 words
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Advertisement352 1924-05-12 10 P^^^T"^ Chamberlain's I fl^^ Colic and Diarrhoea 111 rBLVRRBffiI. jf^ £L-^^a Remedy m5 pain ih the stomach, r Colic. Chohr* Mtrtm. UltB t CRAMP couic, rvjl; ■"raffift--, PAINS IN THE STOMACH, oysehS^rhcu. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, i BLOODY PLL'X. V! mm mm£T m COLIC AND BOWEL tW All. ITS FOMMB. ill; «,.w352 words
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Advertisement238 1924-05-12 10 BUCHANAN'S "BLACK WHITE" "ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" SCOTCH WHISKIES To maintain a high standard of quality, Stockt are essential. The largest stocks of Scotch Whisky m Scotland are held by James Buchanan C<>.. Ltd. and their subsidiary companies. The continued superior excellence of their brands is thereby guaranteed JAMES BUCHANAN Co.. Ltd238 words
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Advertisement253 1924-05-12 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorpoiat. d il Qcn uqr.) REGULAR MONTHLY FUKR PASSENCiKK SKKVH B. OITWAKI) \Un ND HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND lAPJA HINDENBURG 12,251 t.»ns Jl EMIL KIRDORF b,m fetM *M I«M I SCHEER I HOMEWARD BOUND ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. |ADOLF VON BAYER 9/MM i (HINDENBURG 12,230 1253 words
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Miscellaneous729 1924-05-12 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Hoihow, Swatow, Amoy and Hongkong Kweiyang 8 a.m. Medan Rumphius 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Aing Hong 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Hong Chuan 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hong Soon 9 a.ii'. Pulau Soegi Sultana 9 a.m. Pulau Sambu, Selat Pandjang and Bengkalis R. Schiff Bahru 1729 words
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Article67 1924-05-12 11 May, 10. Bank 4 m.s. 2 |4 1-32 Bank, demand 2,3 15-1* Private credits 3 m.3. 2|4 5-16 N.w York, demand 50 1 Credits 90 days 52 France, d'anand 740 Km. India, T. T. 1643i Hongkong, demand 3*4 p.c. Pram. Yokohama, dtmand 126 Norn. Java, demand 140 Bangkok, dtmanti67 words
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Article476 1924-05-12 11 I RASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY, May 10th. MINING. of thf sKL? braC!^ Bhow the value marked C r* lars milesa otherwise raarited. C—Cum die. x equals ex div K. Kamuntings (£1) 46s 473 Kamunting (£i) 375. SBs Kuchai Prefs. ($1) 90 95 Murai Tin476 words
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Article172 1924-05-12 11 May, 10. Tin 250 Tons $11.V, Gambier 25.00 Pepper white 30 .00 Pepper Black 170 0 Flake Tapioca 11.25 Pearl Sago Small 9.0Q Copra 1090 Copra Sundried 11.20 Opium, Benares ant. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 276.00 g Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rice, Siam No. for export172 words
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Article35 1924-05-12 11 Singapore, May 10, 11.30 a.m. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 37 37*2 June 37^ 38; JulySept 38Vi 39*2; Oct-Dec 40 40V 2 London Quotation Sheet 11 Ud. Market Steady.35 words
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Article300 1924-05-12 11 London, April 9. Speculation has been absent, as the present political situation does not tend to confidence in business, but consumers in most metals have no stocks, and are buying from hand to mouth, and the quieter tendency ir, America is artificial and may end at any300 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article163 1924-05-12 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, May 9. Rubber.— -London m 4 d. Local 37 Tin.— London £227 lus. Local lU>% 250 tons sold. Rubbers.— Ay. r Moleks 85 95. Bassetts .0 85. Brogßfi 50 5.". Bukit Katils 50 5.". Craitfieleas 37',. 42',.. Kuala Sidimi l.hO 1.90. Mentakabs 15 18. Pintail163 words
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Article181 1924-05-12 11 Singapore, May 9. Tin.— £227 10s. Up £3 10* Rubber.— ll Ud. Down Rubbers.— Dull. Allenbys 1.02 1.0«>, Bassetts 80 84. Mentakabs lV> is. Ulu benut* 16 18, buyers of Brogas at 66, New Craigieleas at 42U, Bukit Katils at 50, Kempas at 3..10, Lunas at181 words
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142 1924-05-12 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. MacPhail). Singapore, May 9. Rubber lU4d 37V 2 Tin. £227 10s. $115%. 250 tons sold. Rubber. New Craigieleas 39 41, Ayer Panas 4.10 4.25, Jeram Kuantans 25 27, Pajams 4.70 5, Tapahs 8.80 9. Mining. Murais 2.40 2.60, North Taip ings 1.07 1.12 V142 words
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Article200 1924-05-12 11 Singapore, May H. During the period under review have had a weak and declining market. The chief causes are owing to an entire lack, of support from the manufacturer- who have been holding off the market and at present ihow no signs of coming in. The200 words
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Article133 1924-05-12 11 At the tenth annual general nieetirg of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., which will be held on May 13, the following business will be transacted (1) to receive and consider the balance sheet and accounts to Dec. 31, 1923, and the report of the directors and auditors; (2) to declare133 words
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Advertisement385 1924-05-12 11 Assets over $0,000, PACTTDV iirn Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements* HEAD OFFICE:- Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF- v> nu t ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE Jl AGENTS WANTRH District Manager Secretary Managing Director Act c CHESTER. G. C. KNOX. HORACE385 words
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Advertisement501 1924-05-12 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated .in Hongkong) o Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50.000,<XX] I Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 jj Reserve Furd:— Sterling £4,500,000 d r L Silver $25,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000 00 COURT OF DIRECTORS D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Chairman. I V. Pattenden501 words
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Advertisement471 1924-05-12 11 j BANKING. 1 CHARTERED BANK Ir°corJ ND^' AUSTR AUA AND CHINA. Incorporated in EnglamTby Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares £5 each £3 oOoonn Reserve Fund *****00 Reserve Liability of 3,900,000 Proprietors o 0(V > HEAD OFFICE, B'oo8 000 000 38 Bishopsgate, Loiulon, EC Agpnciea and Branches Alor471 words
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Advertisement121 1924-05-12 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in Eagiand by Royal Charter A. D. 1?j0). FIRE 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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Article1869 1924-05-12 12 A DISMAL AFTERNOON. Most of the rain which has been hanging around for the past few days chose the Race Course as a suitable place to fall, on Saturday. For, beginning during the early morning exercise sprints, it held up during the day only to fall more1,869 words
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Article496 1924-05-12 12 Value $600 and $150 to second. Ex-Gri-ffin ponies. Class A. Five Furlongs. Mr. "Hart," Mr. "Don and Mr. Thomson's" JUNE, Ross, 8.3, 1 D. Mordecai's DRUSILLA, BUlett, 7.8, 2 R. F. Grey's APPLAUSE, Tompson, 8.8, 3 A. E. Dick's Compression, Logue, 10.7, 0 Mr. Luke's Speed Arrow,496 words
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Article226 1924-05-12 12 Th« following are the handicaps for the second day's racing. Rare 1. Ex-priffins, B. Scurry, Arjuna 9.5; La.-taway B.1S; Beau Regard* 8.12; Tiea Bias 8.3; PolyMa 7.6. Race 2. Pony griffins. Five furlongs. Rubber Neck 11.7; Kiwi 10.3; Merlir. 9.3; Baloo, 8.4; Dors 8.0; B'ack Satin, ll226 words
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Article56 1924-05-12 12 Race 1. Ex-griffin ponies. Seven furlongs. Klong Tqfr 10.0; Jill 9.10; Asoka 9.3; Sterling 8.11; Master Reggie 8.6; Asian 8.4; Smasher 7.8; Myra 7.5; Miss Sandy 7.2;. Race 8. Ex-griffin ponies A. Race Course. Compression 9.10; Sheila 8.11 Yappy 8.4; June 8.3 Applause 7.13; Druid 7.12; Cyril56 words
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Article45 1924-05-12 12 MONDAY'S TIES. Ladies Championship Singles. Mrs. Sayers vs. Mrs. L. R. Hall. Championship Pairs Mixed. Mrs. Vowler and D. H. Kleinman vs. Mrs. Brooke and A. R. Linton. Miss David and E. S. -Nathan vs. Mrs. Cameron and A. P. Cameron.45 words
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Article34 1924-05-12 12 The Shanghai Bowling Club, the oldest club in the Far East, has beer sold. The club, which has stood in its present position since its formation 70 years ago, must now seek new premises.34 words
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Article707 1924-05-12 12 NAVAL SIDE OVERWHELMED BY S.C.C An S. C. C. side gained an entirely overwhelming victory over a combined team from H. M. S. Pegasus and H. M. S. Iroquois on the Padang on Saturday afternoon, doing well to score 142 on a ram sodden pitch after a bad start,707 words
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Article226 1924-05-12 12 This noble steed ran his last race of the meeting on Saturday night and once more saved the fortunes and reputations of his many friends. There was a large gathering both in the Paddock and the Grand Stand which applauded with much heartiness through the whole of the226 words
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Article49 1924-05-12 12 Orders for week ending May 18th. Monday, May 12th. Individual Troops Parade at 5.15 p.m. Tuesday, 13th. Signalling Class, Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. •Thursday, 15th. Band Practice, Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. Friday, 16th. Route March, Parade, back of Y.M.C.A. at 8.15 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.49 words
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Advertisement230 1924-05-12 12 "HIS MASTERS VOICE" I is a name of international renown it is ana i of world significance. Wherever music is known I there you will find "H. M. V." Gramophones and I records. L ASK FOR LISTS TODAY. I S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. I (Incorporated in Hongkong.) RAFFLES PLACE* I230 words
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