The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 May 1924
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Title Section17 1924-05-13 1 Si ngapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1924. No. 11,19217 words
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Article204 1924-05-13 1 The n suits of the French elections hitherto sent are in favour of the (Government, the Left parties gaining some ground in tht South Page 7. There is evidently a disposition in some quarters in Russia not to abandon communist propaganda— Page 7. Gtrman aerial gliders are204 words
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Article1481 1924-05-13 1 There has been a discussion lately in some quarters concerning the necessary hours which a grown-up person should ■pcnd in sleep. The advice of three people whose aggregate age exceeded 290 years was given, and they unhesitatingly demanded 10 hours per night. On the other hand1,481 words
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Advertisement215 1924-05-13 1 j A. G. SPALDING ft BROS., Ltd. J BigM li(:XIN(; equipment j| J r.1.,1— (JIEEN'S Telegrams 3, Prince St. Tennis RAFFLES HOTEL Tvl. No. 2920 (10 Lir.es.) SPRING RACE MEETING. TO-DAY. Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance WEDNESDAY, 14th May— Orchestral Concert. THURSDAY, 15th May.— Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance. FRIDAY,215 words
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Advertisement209 1924-05-13 1 IDEALS AS EXEMPLIFIED IN THE ROYAL 1. Better Typewriting 2. Higher Speed 3. Greater durability THAT IS WHY ROYAL TYPEWRITERS are so popular throughout Malaya. C T "m W s the ft f^O^£OLm 11 COLLYEK QUAY. Tele. No. 275. SINGAPORE. I THE EUROPE HOTEL. V> TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE.209 words
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Advertisement164 1924-05-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Piano piaytr ior Bale— Pags 5 tio^Fa^t SrtU -^i AModa. Sale of plant from H.MS. Naval BaseI d^C O. Palladium Theatre two a night shows— I age 2. Hupmobile senrfcc from Borneo Co. Lt«l Pape 3. Pace W lrhtrht f(r Eur °r«-. J«m l.nh— Smart millinery and shoes164 words
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Advertisement25 1924-05-13 1 < A. G. SPALDING BROS., Ltd. 5 ■I FOR TENNIS EQUIPMENT I* •I Consult Z m 5 Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams j I*^4 3. Prince St. Tennis25 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous128 1924-05-13 1 THE WEEK. Tuesday, lZth. High Water, 4.13 a.m., 6.21 p.m. Spring Race Meeting, 2nd Day. Tanglin Club at home, 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, 14tk. High Water, 5.49 a.m., 7.22 p.m. B. I. homeward mail leaves. Football: S.C.C. vs R.G.A., S.C.C. C. W. A., At Home, 4.30 p.m. Royal Regt. Reunion, Europe,128 words
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Article73 1924-05-13 2 A young Scotsman, tried to make a bargain with a taxi-driver. Th« driver ultimately agreed to take him to his des- tination for 2s. 6d. "Well, now," said the) Scotsman, "we're both sportsmen, I'll toss you double or quits." Again the cabman agreed. The coin was spun,73 words
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Article91 1924-05-13 2 NO LUCK A Lancashire tenant-farmer had been induced to visit Aintree for the first time in his life, and, as the eldest son of his landlord bore the same name, decided to back Master Robert. Being cautious, however, he backed it "for a place." After the race ore of his91 words
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Advertisement75 1924-05-13 2 STADIUM Double Championship Event BATTLING KEY v DOMY SANTOS fo* -he lightweight Championship of Malay a 10 ROUNDS. o Bantamweight Championship of Malaya RED WARREN vs. CHIN BENG (Holder) 6 Rounds. (Challenger) BOY SHELLEY vs. TENG SAN 6 Rounds. JACK FARRET vs, HARRY SMYTHE Welterweight Champion of Malaya. 6 Rounds.75 words
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Advertisement157 1924-05-13 2 THE HAPPY VALLEYnightly ATTRACTIONS. Wayang Pek Jec (Sah Sai Toh) The Royal Carnival Shows. AORAI DANCES CO. CANTONESE WAYANG KROXCHONG-AN KONGGENG DANCING ON THE SHIP. iMiitttlttliM 'llc'il '11 .milli' lL :i::.'l' l 'l^i'l!! .'l.'.'^i'l!>i;llliißMlC'-il!lL'lliaim 55 BLOEMENMAGAZIJN E I "CORONA" 1 |i M Amber Mansions. g Tel. No. 2990. GROOTE KEUZE157 words
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Advertisement201 1924-05-13 2 VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing Thursday, May 22nd. THE QUAINTS Booking Opens at Theatre ON Monday, May 19th. Prices $3, $2, $1. SSh^Ss 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 supplj r201 words
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Advertisement386 1924-05-13 2 Alhambra From Monday, 12th May to Saturday, 17^ lav In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp WHEN NATURE SMILES 1 reel Scenic Picture. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS ANITA ST"\Vai> "THE INVISIBLE FEAR" In 6 Reels. Replete with sensational melodramatic toucho- and nn twists, the story develops smoothly and steadily386 words
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Article962 1924-05-13 3 The Rdirn of Terror in Shens- Even those who have lorn* been resident in China often have hardly an inkling of th3 regn of terror in the more d stant pW in:es. A striking contrast to Shansi. the only we'l-governed spo t in China, the "r.odel j-.rcvince"M. G. - 962 words
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Article71 1924-05-13 3 General Bruce 111. Lor.don, April 24. Major Hingston, who is in medical charge of the Everest Expedition, telegraphs: "I have been obliged to insist on General Bruce's return to Darjeeling to recuperate after an attack of malaria, which compelled him to leave the Expedition at Phari. If he71 words
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Advertisement387 1924-05-13 3 0006E BROTHERS OARS OVER 90 Pea 6E«I OF ONE MILLION STiiL Vi SERVICE SINCE DEI IVKRING T HEIR FIRST CAR, EARLY IN DECFMBER, 1014, DODGE BROTHERS HAVE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD ON?: MiI, LION MOTOR VEHICLES. OVER DO PER CENT OF ALL IHE±E CARS ARE STILL IN ACTIVE SERVICE. THIS STRIKING387 words
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Advertisement237 1924-05-13 3 1 1 Hupmobile 1 1 I AMERICA'S MOST SUBSTANTIAL CAR 1 B K I The Hupmobile stands at the head oi hifh-ciSM American B W 1 o^other^r a PP r ci aWy greater than those JB 111 reliability and graceful appearance; the car of i ilent^power! %*mn llnWt i addition237 words
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Article1039 1924-05-13 4 Burma from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. By Sir J. G. Scott. j This history of Burma closes with the institution of an elected Parliament m 1922; and the effect is that of a conventional happy ending applied by a commerci-' ally minded editor1,039 words
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Advertisement492 1924-05-13 4 Deep-Seated Abscess in the Hip. Remarkable Recovery after undergoing fAree operations without success. M Oar Portrait is of Mra. LAMBDON. «f Mott'. MilL Whhylwm, Sainw, fl EacUnd, who write I am writing to tell you of the began to eat better, and the discharge B benefit I have received from492 words
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Advertisement262 1924-05-13 4 IJH Prevent H Sore Throat BoRMANIHt JT '£k The Germ-killing Throat Tablmt. t^ga Formamint relieves sore throat sHB quickly and prevents germ W/'m ii Action of the inflamed \[J^ membranes. Pleasant to mjM taste and easily carried W JB Hit mm Wulfinti 7/^JB a^f >>:urs thm I CUTIGURA HEALS BABY'S262 words
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Advertisement187 1924-05-13 4 k 555 11 VIRGINIA J*/ ffen wAo care VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made by hand One at a time j •-'3 Eversharp and Wahl Pen, in i identical designs, in a hand- j h*-''W some gift case. IfM that's always sharp and //f|j9 a beautiful all-metal pen that ml jgr^ holds an187 words
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Article62 1924-05-13 4 Dak bungalows in India have long enjoyed an evil reputation as being the haunts of snakes. In Australia, however, the rept'le tribe appear to be more venturesome than their Indian cousins, for one wandered fntt a Sydney hotel. What has never been heard of yet is any snake that found62 words
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Article997 1924-05-13 5 POLICY OF ATTACK. Sir Leonard Rogers, C.I.E., F.R.S., writes in the "Dailfcr Telegraph":— Can the plague of leprosy be eradicated from the world? When that question came 1 before the International Conference on Leprosy in Strasbourg last July the pros- j pect appeared more hopeful than997 words
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Article32 1924-05-13 5 The Sussex wicket-keeper, Street, has been killed in a motor-cycle accident at Brighton. He was the favourite in connection with the choice of the Test Match team to meet the South Africans.32 words
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Advertisement285 1924-05-13 5 BUSINESS CARDS. <\\YY-X SHOP. VisM Oor Tes liosk \T THE BOTANICAL GARDENS. mj PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES I' >topraphic loistes. t V), ,v <•• X »rtsl Bridge-ro 1 </ STE^ BDOR& sJ Contractor D I 11 NCHEB BUPPUBM ret:, Tel 2289. i i;\ FR >;■ JAPANESE KER. I FIJI Vn""t- ''Vr 1285 words
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Advertisement533 1924-05-13 5 ELECTROPLATING IN GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL. (Gold-fillir.R a speciality.) CHOP POH KONG CHYEL 2 outh Bridge Road. Kstablished 1897 Tel. No. 1772 PHOTO ENGRAVING FINE ART AND COMMERCIAL. All types of Blocks, g STRAITS PHOTO ENGRAVING CO. 43 Cecil Street. PI«M« Send for the ll'ustrated (a..uugue of Musical InstrumentSEASON CO.,533 words
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Advertisement219 1924-05-13 5 M 'T~ > HE best safeguard^Hj X against the chest m and throat troubles due 9 to changeable temperaI tare is to take a few Peps B every day. B pE^H The germ-killinff medicine r3*M x fiut comes from a Peps tablet X^^m it dissolven in tb« mouth B te?M219 words
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Advertisement732 1924-05-13 5 NOTICES. ■3RDIXAXCE \O. 44 (iAKKRUPTCT) F IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE F STRAITS SETTLEMENTS I SETTLEMENT OP SINGAPORE I In Bankruptcy. x o ic,B of 1921. r\ Re Berli and Co. f Notice is hereby piv.n that m Firs: Divido.id is mt >nde,i to b. d tc ,red ,n732 words
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Advertisement608 1924-05-13 5 1 MOTKWs The house of reliability for Scientific Instruments. Agents for STANLEY Co., Lid. NAUTICAL REQUISiTKS. Agents for HEATH Co., Ltd. WATCHES AND CLOCKS. Agents for S. SMITH Sons, Ltd. Case of Drawing Instruments $7 Drawing IV'i=; and Pencils 5 I I'iunp Spring Bow Pen 10 Fahor's Slide Ruhs 12608 words
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Article44 1924-05-13 6 MARRIAGE. DOUGLAS— McINTYRE. -On the 9th May, 19:14, at St. Georges Church, Penan*?, by the Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penan^, Thomas Wilfuc Douglas, Municipal :y. Penang. to Margret Florence Mclntyiv, *.>cond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mclntyre of Belph. Nottinghamshire.44 words
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429 1924-05-13 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1924. Roosevelt the Peacebreaker. We confess it dirricuit to understand America at times and to maintain a due patience with her outlook. If there is one thing which the United States has put prominently forward it is her desire to bring about a condition429 words
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Article225 1924-05-13 6 The preliminary news regarding the French elections seems to point to a situation ensuing somewhat similar to that in Germany, only of a less marked charcter. The nation has polled heavily and a good many seats are being lost to the Communistic side, but, as far as225 words
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Article476 1924-05-13 6 H.M.S. Hollyhock, Commander A. G. Peace, D.5.0., R.N has arrived in Penang from Port Dickson. The Hollyhock has a crew of 100. We understand that Capt. A Benfield, the popular skipper of the s.s. Raja of Sarawak is the winner of the first prize in Saturday's big sweep. The wedding476 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article164 1924-05-13 6 Tc the Editor. Sir, Letters have appeared in the local press enquiring why persons should be considered ineligible to compete for the Queen's Scholarships because they have left school. 2. The rule thought to bar them from competition runs as follows: "A competitor shall have attended a Government164 words
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Article51 1924-05-13 6 KEDAH'S REGENT LEAVES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May 12. Kedah clfieials, European as well a? Malay, gave a grand send-off to the Regent who left on Sunday by the Kalyan. The Hon. Mr. A. B. Voules and Mrs. Vouies were seen off by a large number of51 words
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Article89 1924-05-13 6 Kuala Lumpur. May 12. The agenda of the Federal Council, which j meets on May 2Cth includes a vote of $290,000, being estimated as equivalent to one eighth cent per pound of rubber ex- ported from the F. M. S. during: 1924. Half is to be89 words
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Article81 1924-05-13 6 The following had the honour of dining 1 with His Excellency the Governor at Government House on Friday. Hon. Mr. J. Lornie and Mrs. Lornie Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Onraet. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Kinder. Major Covcntrv Major and Mrs. Frost Mr. and Mrs. A. P.81 words
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426 1924-05-13 6 JAPANESE ATHLETES FOR OLYMPIC GAMES. Padang Practice. Japanese athletes who are to take pait in the Olympic Games in Paris at the beginning of July, are- journeying to Europe on the N.Y.K. steamer Katori Maru. whien left Singapore yesterday evening. The Japanese athletes took advantage of their stay here to426 words
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Article31 1924-05-13 6 <^~ The date of the meeting of the creditors 1 of the Singapore Electric Tramways, Ltd., was given in yesterday's issue as April sth. 1 It should have been May sth. 131 words
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Article295 1924-05-13 6 [Reuu-r's Bmfce.] Three hundred and ■hT^JIS J hitherto published, out of ;,8| se elected include twelve cotisenatV. three republicans, forty. one e f, cans, twenty-one radicals, tigfe. socialists, twenty republican filty-eight unified socialist. tI Z umunists. <nt Notabilities returned include ih«- n trs Thomson, Colrat, Reidel Malvy (who295 words
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Article123 1924-05-13 6 (From Our Owl I -nt The Perak Boxil ciation ia it tht annual champi ■i:-hip< next month in every class and ii pteomtiag |tld silver medals to the '">t bi I besides challenge trophic*. The Committee ha> ptsi I expressing sti ipprovaJ of the big purses at123 words
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Article381 1924-05-13 6 S. R. C. defeat M. F. T. The S. R. C. gated their far* the senior division of the league v afternoon when they defeated the M by three clear goals to nil. The tii was a blank as far as Mtriag cerned. If anything, the Malay forww looked381 words
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Advertisement164 1924-05-13 6 II "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO C ALDBECKS FOR f SHERRIES I OLD BROWN SHERRY HARVEYS BRISTOL MILK II D. B. PALE FINO (EXTRA DRY) j] MANZA N I L L A S. C. AMONTILLADO BROWN SEAL MANZANILLA W KITE SHERRIES Caidbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Inc irporated in Shanghai). Tel. 228.164 words
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Advertisement53 1924-05-13 6 THE \l ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. f (Incorporated in England.) manufacturers -i of electric motors FOR ALL :j Industrial Purposes. 'PHONE 301 > WINCHESTER HOUSE. WAV%VL%S^WW.".%%V%%WWV ..PEARS/. TOILET SOAP This is really the last word in Soap Excellence. BLAND SOOTHING FRAGRANT and giving- a WONDERFULLY BEAUTYFYING LATHER. THE LUXURY SOAP. Obtainable53 words
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Article77 1924-05-13 7 LE FT (JAINS. V,, XNPSI.IDK KXPKC TED. FBeoter*! Service.] Paris. May 12. election! to.day coincided I w of Kit fete day and were n fine weather. There has been yt mc and the earliest returns Gov< nuneat m atea of the election? t partiea aio gaiaiag mra in77 words
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Article136 1924-05-13 7 Merlin. May 12. U mtn ki!!c«i and a ni.m- the count >f a collision ai Boellberg, ae«r Ball*. i fata 1- injured. RUSSIA'S PROPAGANDA PLANS. Hit; a. May 12. M m >\\ states that emmittee of the International <>r. Ifity i in America. It inc new organisations136 words
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Article362 1924-05-13 7 Ihe Annual Report. report of the committee nted by H. E. the Goverommittee carefulK studied the ii (1 seases and thereafter •i upon Government the dint without delay for 1 control of brothels, and treatment of prostil the institution of prophylactic, d educational measures. To test of362 words
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Article163 1924-05-13 7 TIRED OF NAVY PACT. AMERICA SHOULD BE STRONGER. (Reuter's Service). Washington, May 11. Mr. Koosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, in a report to the Chairman of the Havaa Naval Affairs Committee agrees with the suggestion made during the controversy that is proceeding here that a163 words
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Article361 1924-05-13 7 The Cabinet has decided to dismiss a ll civil terraaU avowing Communist map., thlee and suspends all newspapers* with Communist tendencies. It also contemplates cancelling the mandates of Communists returned in the departmental elections QCSKN ALEXANDRAS HEALTH. London, May 11. It is officially announced that Queen Alexandra's361 words
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Article196 1924-05-13 7 At the Penang Assizes, a young Chinese, Leong Koon Huah, was put on his trial to answer a charge of rash and negligent driving and so causing the death of a Chinese boy, Goh Toh Hoon. at Bukit Mertajam. Province Wellesley, on or about March196 words
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Article66 1924-05-13 7 To-night the Palladium staits its new policy of two complete shows a night, the chief feature being a magnificent William d e Mille production entitled "The World's Applause," a story of modern stape life with Bebe Daniels in the leading role. The production has some massive theatre settings and66 words
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Article59 1924-05-13 7 The marriage of Mr. Gunn Lay Teik, B. Sc. (London), son of the late Mr. Gunn Tong Eang, and younger brother of Mr. Gunn Lay Cheang, and Miss Lim Paik Joo only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Cheng Teik, of Limburg, Larut Road, Penang, was celebrated at the residences59 words
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Article560 1924-05-13 7 REDUCTION IN CAPITAL APPROVED A petition under the Companies Ordi. nance, for the approval of a reduction in the capital of Central Motors Limited came before Mr. Justice Acton in the Supreme Court yesterday morning. The petition, which was read by Mr. H. C Cooke\arborough, set forth560 words
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Article438 1924-05-13 7 Heavy Fine Inflicted. In the District Court yesterday morning Mr. Pryde, District Judge, gave his decision m the case in which Lim Chwee Sen? and Lim Cheng Seng, two Chinese partners in a printing establishment in Cecil street were charged with using Municipal electricity in such438 words
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Article442 1924-05-13 7 PECULIARITIES OF STRAITS LAWS. The offence was one for which the Legislature— apparently doubting the discretion of the judges— had limited their right in assessing the punishment, said the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw at the third Singapore Assizes yesterday morning, in sentencing to seven years rigorous imprisonment442 words
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Article501 1924-05-13 7 Petition for Supreme Court Approval. An interesting matter came before Mr. Justice Acton in the Supreme Court yesterday morning;, when he was asked on a petition by her guardians, Mr. T. O. Mayhew and another, to approve the marriage of the infant heiress of the late Daing501 words
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Article20 1924-05-13 7 Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Manasseh, who had left for Europe for a year's holiday, rsturned by the Suwa Mara yesterday.20 words
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Advertisement52 1924-05-13 7 Robinson Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE.) RACE WEEK w A^oa; Showinq B A^£W^ FOOTWEAR. Laces— Ribbons Materials. Importers. HRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (Straits), LIMITED. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE— PEN AN G— KUALA LUMPUR. TFfP WHITE-ANT DESTROYER Woodwork from i'MHeSEHHIU IHH [BMBSSIiI HI White-ants ||^H|H{| Decay etc. 0 Sole Agents Wm.52 words
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Advertisement650 1924-05-13 8 5 1 KAMEK 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. Dae Sin f«650 words
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Advertisement534 1924-05-13 8 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England PASSENGER SERVICE. PASSAGE RATES. •A Class Steamer* Ist Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. tB Class Steamers £78. £50. £22. Curgo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. CITY OF CHRISTIANIA Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Hamburg and Hull In534 words
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Advertisement530 1924-05-13 8 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. o PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government* o OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Artwer530 words
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Advertisement528 1924-05-13 9 I STEAMER SAILINGS OCE4N STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED^ TMK CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. (AMKRICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in Er^Laad). „V, sFKVK KTO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. Du S re R«*e For OF NAPLES M-i.v528 words
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Advertisement533 1924-05-13 9 Jm "Around the World" FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa! and Marseilles. Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 M ay 23 s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 June 6 8.8. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN June 18 June533 words
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Advertisement682 1924-05-13 9 I STEAMER SAHJNGS STRUTBERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON to discharge and load May 13 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOF t0 discharge and load Jun and suLpequently steamers approximately 30 days tpart. Taking: cargo to all Overland Points in United682 words
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Article392 1924-05-13 10 The Canton Gazette reports a serious fight between the pirate steamers and a number cf river gun-boats patrolling the waterways of Kongmoon. The prates were completely defeated, one steamer being captured, and three pirates arrested, the rest making good their escape. The first of the anti-piracy escort launches392 words
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Article127 1924-05-13 10 Intrtpid Navigator in Philippines. Mr. Ira Sparks, who arrived at Tandig, Mindar.-ao, on March 22nd. in a 23-foot boat singlehanded from Honolulu, has been detained by constabulary, charged with 'carrying weapors Without a permit, as his effects included a gun and a bayonet, Mr. Sparks said127 words
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Article163 1924-05-13 10 [Referring to the proposal to build five j n€H cruiser a writer n /the "Weekly Wt-t minster" says: .'lf we 2.W threatened w th a new naval rivalry surely it is wise i to build as late as possible, so that our shipt may Le of the163 words
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Article114 1924-05-13 10 A new link with the Continent -ms forged on April 24, in the form of a HarwichZeebra*g« train ferry, inaugurate tt U.irvvich by Prince Geiige in the |»r««cree of Mr. Gosling, Ministei for Tran? r ,oiv, tha Beltrian -Ambassador, Admiral Belloni, ropresentino- the Italian Government114 words
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Article120 1924-05-13 10 Per Rumphius:— Mrs. Brink and baby, Mrs. MacKee, Mrs. Chambertain, Mr. Claude Backer, Mr. and Mrs. van Wezel. Mr. and Mrs. Beyer and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. van Loon, Mr. and Mrs. van Slooten and child, Mir. G. Visser, Mr. Waldsnidt, Mr. and Mrs M. Lupniker,120 words
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Article73 1924-05-13 10 Mrs. Ward Mohun, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lowsby Mr. A. Peperzak, Mr. M. W. Franklin, Mr! W. J Mougey, Mr. J. C. James, Mr. Segoumcujramadou, Mr. A. Low, Mr. Soijka, Mr. W. Molrman, Mr. D. F. Vonck, Mr. A. Muller, Mr. Tengkoe Longpoetih, Mr. Chang- and children, Mr. M. Rowan,73 words
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Advertisement226 1924-05-13 10 UNDERWOOD I TYPEWRITERS. NEW MODELS S.S. CITY OF DURBAN. 10V'-, 14in. 18in. 26in. Carriage. IPATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) iiiifTfiMfffiii|H|iiiHlllH;Mfl Mltl M :M> t> T >M<< m^nm t^ > f > fl t ttI*MTMTM 11< l IMllltlttttt I USHER 'S I j GREEN STRIPE j R Finest Old226 words
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Advertisement59 1924-05-13 10 ARROL-JOHNSTON CABS, If you buy an Arrol- Johnston Cut at home th e makers will pack it and ship it to Singapore FREE OF ALL COST when your leave is up. Let us tell you more about this scheme. CENTRAL MOTORS LTD. MISS LILIAN NEWTON'S SCHOOL OF DANCING 5, Amber59 words
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Advertisement187 1924-05-13 10 Genasco RoofinTll 2 PLY AND ;j PLY I COMPLETE WITH PATENT KANT-LE\K I KLEATS AND NAILS FOR FIXING I OVER JO YEARS RUN, CUl]. y I MANUFACTURE 1'HOOi" AXD I GENASCO K?-^H| iATISFIES FROM I WITHSTANDS pJiufSl^H BEGINNING I AND RAIN AND >^9^^^TJ IT IS MADE I AND ATTRAC- w187 words
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Advertisement284 1924-05-13 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporatid in Germany.) KEGILVR MONTHLY PUKR PASBENGEB SERVICB. OUTWARD BOUND HONGKONG, BBANGHAI AM) Jaivvn. HIXDENBURG 12.250 toM dui- aw-ut Mm n EMIL KIRDORF <».000 toM Jut- June 5 SCHEER 12.2")0 tou due July 5 HOMEWARD BOUND ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. §ADOLF VON BAYER MM Am284 words
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Miscellaneous628 1924-05-13 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Kuala Pahang Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Jerantut) By tra.n 6 a.m. Singkawang, Selakau, Pemangkat and Sambas Singkel 9 a.m. Hongkong Japan Kawachi Maru 9 a.m. Karimon Fook Mow 9 a.n:. Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta Lake Gitano 10 a.m. Saigon M. S. Mart. nique noon Port628 words
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Article61 1924-05-13 11 May, 12. Bank, d«mand 2 |3 15-16 Private credits 3 m.s. 214 6-16 New York, ckmand 508(k Credits 90 days &9% France, demand 740 tfmL India T. T. 16fi Hongkong, demand 314 p.c. Pi em. Yokohama, demand 126 Xom. Java, demand 140% Bangkok, demand 79.^ Sovereign, Bank Buying 8.5461 words
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Article1121 1924-05-13 11 SUGAR, RUM, AND BANANAS. By the time we had reached Jamaica sugar had hardened, or strengthened, or tightened, or performed some other of those physical feats that edible commodities do perform, according to the city articles in the morning newspapers, and the sugar brokers were beginning to "dance." In1,121 words
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Article174 1924-05-13 11 May, 12. Tin 150 Tons $115m% Gambler 2 5.00 Pepper white 30 00 Pepper Black 17 00 Flake Tapioca n 15 Pearl Sago Small 9^o Copra 1080 Copra Sundried 11.00 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Rangoon white 276.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 80.00 Rice, Siam No. t174 words
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Article181 1924-05-13 11 Twelve months ago Insulin was ?U h'^t unknown to the world. To-day the Insulin treatment of diabetes is being employed in practically all civilised countries, and the miracle of yesterday is the commonplace of to-day. The present main source of the supply of Insulin is the ox,181 words
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Article181 1924-05-13 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, May 12. Ku;>ber._ London 11*6(1. Local 38 ii?*!'~"i?ft d f on Ma^ 10 £227 10s L OO3l 115%. 150 tons sold. n R bbe Ba f s etts 80 85. Bukit Katils SO 50. Craigieleas 37% 42%. Haytors 4 4.n0 kuala Sidims 1.80 1.90. Malaka181 words
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Article182 1924-05-13 11 Singapore, May 12. .•IS itl7 1Os Ma y 10 15( > tons *t 115 Vs. Rubber.— ll %d. Up %d. Rubf>ers._Dull. Allenbys 1.02 1.06, Bassetts 80 84, Mentakabs 16 18, Ulu Benuts 15 17, buyers of Brogas at 55, New Craitfieleas at 42 Bukit Katils at182 words
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388 1924-05-13 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. MacPhail.) Singapore, May 12. Rubber. ll%d. 38. Tin £227 10s. 115%. 150 tons sold. Rubber. Ayer Panas 4.15 4.30, Craigieleas 40 42%. Allenby* 1 1.05, Brogas 5^7 59. Mining. Johans 39 41, Hitams 1.40 1.45, Petalings 1.25 1.30, Kamuntings 37s 38s, Pengkalens 11.25 11.50.388 words
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Article67 1924-05-13 11 The burglar who was recently caught after having 1 broken into the Hongkong aid Shanghai Batik premises at Shanghai, was found to have robbed since August 10th last year no fewer than eight offices, including a Chinese post office and the office of Messrs. Thomas Cook and Sons, tad the67 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement401 1924-05-13 11 Assets over $5,000,000. THE GREAT .uam JM AOT^ cSEBSTuffi. 11 1^ HEAD OFFICEr-Winchester hSTSSSS* S^ I The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Ent^H^ 0FFI E 32 W Jewr EC PLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTRT> District Manager Secretary Manfl(M p.. m^ mmm^ mm Managing Director Actuarv C.401 words
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Advertisement383 1924-05-13 11 BANKING. HONGKONG BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkon-) a*u ead Office: Hongkong Authorised Capital S«iO onn nan Issued and ful. P y P aid u p SSJoSSS Reserve Fur.d:— Sterling 4,500,000 Reserve JKS^ v T D S\¥ m ern^ rd Es( l" Chairman. ATrV Patt nden i Esc Deputy Chairman. h^v383 words
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Advertisement472 1924-05-13 11 I BANKING. i CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA incorporated in England by *>y.l Charter, o Paid up Capital in «00,000 bSx&z* 0 Reserve Liability of <3 900 000 Proprietors o aaa HEAD OFFICE*/ 8f00 i000 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C Agencies and Branches Alor Star Uoik> Saigon S-L, fSSSS472 words
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Advertisement81 1924-05-13 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). 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. m C. OF C. RUBBER81 words
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Article3009 1924-05-13 12 THE SULTAN OF KELANTAN AND LAW COSTS. Duff Development Company, Limited vs {Government of Kelantan. (Before Lord Cave, Lord Finlay, Lord Duned n, Lord Sumner, and Lord Carson.) The House, by a majority, dismissed this appeal from an QUEST of the Court of Appeal reversing an order3,009 words
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Article151 1924-05-13 12 The Chairman, Executive Committee (Malaya), British Empire Exhibition, has forwarded us a preliminary announcement in connection with the Imperial Baby Week to be held at the Exhibition during the fourth week of July when there will be an Empre's Bonniist Baby competition, open to children under five151 words
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Article51 1924-05-13 12 In the match played against H. M. S. Pegasus the Chinese Swimming Club won by nine goals to nil. Some of the sailors showed good speed and understanding of the game ami with a few more practices they should make a strong team. Mr. J. W. Jefferson was51 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement256 1924-05-13 12 Moutrie Pianos GRANDS, UPRIGHTS, PLAYERS. All are of the highest grade in materials anl craftsmanship. They are renowned throughout th East for their tonal quality and solidity construction. GUARANTEED FOR SEVEN YEARS S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) BURFORIT? PRIZE No. 1 BAR SOAP THERE ARE TWO REASONS WHY256 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous772 1924-05-13 12 S. T. C. SPRING MEETING. TO-DAY'S RACES. The following are the runners for the second day's racing. Race 1. Ex-griffins, B. Scurry, Arjunn 9.5; Lastaway 8.13; Beau Regarde 8.12; Tiga Bias 8.3; Polybia 7.6. Race 2. Pony griffins. Five furlongs. Rubber Neck 11.7; Kiwi 10.3; Merlin 9.3; Baloo, 8.4; Doris772 words
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