The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1925
1925-05-23
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Title Section17 1925-05-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE. S., c SATURDAY, MAY 23 1925. NO. 11,498.17 words
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Article218 1925-05-23 1 The House of Lords rejected a Bill moved by Viscountess Aster to enahlpeeresses in their own right to sit and vote in the Lords Pace 9. .Mr. Churchill's proposals anent the reduction of silk taxes are generally approved Page 9. Some of the Moroccan tribes are reported218 words
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Article1062 1925-05-23 1 QuicquiH ayuni homiura RMfH fst farrag* Libclli Juvenal. In that tropical but happy land where Malayan people are ■ometimee induced to settle. Western Australia, the heat is dry, though more endurable thai) it was here last week. Apparently M arc the people dry, for a meeting1,062 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1925-05-23 1 If I N G LOO N G ;HK RECOGNISED HOUSE for gUBOPEAN TWriCAL SI/ITS. UK. II BTBSET. RAFFLES HOTEL iS; To-Night To-Night RACE DINNER Dancing until 1-45 a. m. Special Carnival Novelties. DINNER DANCE $3.00. DANCE ONLY $1.00. Residents and Diners will have prior claim for seating accommodation in the138 words
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Advertisement171 1925-05-23 1 r* *-f TX^EM^ N, ,^k f JK/ E^it^ Bfl Ix^l T 4 i^fcaK^M^ have achieved unique favour with S discerning smokers because of their I unfailing high quality, and arc smoked in the confident know- ft ledge that this high standard g maintained for 30 years— will never be departed171 words
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Advertisement167 1925-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Alhambra attractions Page 2. Goodyear non-skid cord tyres Pa^e 4. Latest shipping on pases 10, 12 and IS. Venetian cut qrlass electric chandelier— Page 7. The Chrysler Six at Bormo Motors— Page 4. The New Studehaker. Malayan Motors Page 5. Crosscut saws. William Jacks ft Co Pajre 9.167 words
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Advertisement14 1925-05-23 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous118 1925-05-23 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 2Zrd. Hijfh Wattr. 11.11 a.m.. 10.46 p.m. Frue Press Popularity Campaign open?. Italian airman du»-. Spring Race Meeting. Third Day. Our Cabaret, Vic. Theatre, i>.3o p.m. Jfilitary Tournament. Evening. Sunday, 24th. High Writer. 11. J8 a.m.. 11.15 p.m. Sw. Club: 30 yaids Handicap. Mot> day, 25th. High118 words
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Advertisement354 1925-05-23 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE ELITE CINEMA. "STORMY SEAS" and "THE WHITE HEATHER" Chaplin, Pollard Aubrey Comedies THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY. WAYANG PEK JEE. MISCELLANEOUS. SWISS MMBKOIDKKIfcIS.. Reliable firm for representation required by automatic factories. Mu>t hHve .\perience In the article and connection.- with the wholesale traiie. Applications with references354 words
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Advertisement339 1925-05-23 2 VICTORIA THEATRE 4 JAMES McGRATH LTD. present REGINALD SELLECK and CHARLES CHAMIER'S LONDON'S LATEST CRAZF IX ENTERTAINMENT OUR CABARET Farewell Performance TO-NIGHT at 9.30 p.m. CABARET FINALS BOOK IN AT JOHN LITTLES. PRICES $3, $2 andsl. June 17th and 20th— MABEL GARRISON. VICTORIA THEATRE. NEXT WEEK SHAKESPEARE SEASON FRIDAY, MAY339 words
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Advertisement271 1925-05-23 2 From Monday. 18th 1o Saturday, 23rd M a v AT THE ALHAMBRA Theatre, Beach Road. (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd. Proprietors.) In the Second Show commencing at 9 p m TOPICAL BUDGET of interesting screen news. Daughters of Pleasure 6 Reels. A BRITISH PRODUCTION— A HEFWORTH PKTini m The Naked271 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous547 1925-05-23 2 CHUKCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral '.•>.15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. .".30 p.m. E\v nsong and Sermon. ST. MATTHEW'S SEPOY LINES. NO Service. During the following week at the C;:rhe.lral: Monday 7.40 a.m. Matins. B547 words
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Miscellaneous176 1925-05-23 2 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM (2nd floor i 62-63 Robinson Rd. Services Sundr.ys 10 a.m. Testimony Meeting. Last Wednesday in each month 5.30 p.m. Re:.din£ Room open, free to n.ll, on Wednesdays an 1 Fridays from 0.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ST. JOHNS CHURCH. JURONG. 9 a.m. Matins and Sermon CTeochew.)176 words
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Article553 1925-05-23 3 A di.« position of friendliness in the mattor of land ownership by foreigners in Japan is t»» Lv found in some sections of the Japanese press and arises from the fact that a bill for land ownership by foreigners has been laid before the Diet553 words
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Article59 1925-05-23 3 In accordance with the well-known shipping rule, that the freight on articles bears a certain 1 elation to its value, the freight on rubber to Atlantic ports from Singapore has been raised from Gold $15 per ton to Gold $17 per ton, as from August Ist. Thus does every commercial59 words
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Article228 1925-05-23 3 Mr. Palgrave Simpson has now been definitely proposed and seconded by two of the most important mercantile firms in the Settlement for election as the nominee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce in the Legislative Council of the Colony, the vacancy being due to the resignation ©f228 words
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Article17 1925-05-23 3 Personally, I werft to a public school, and !»o miwed being educated.— «Mr. C. R. W Nevinßon.17 words
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Advertisement250 1925-05-23 3 The ENERGY Vt^tfsf of HEALTH J^f mowing child is TL /*l iji_ i I *xprmi far more energy in nc yjaxo-ted baby is free from I keep his health than he tne sk 9ucn dread diseases I woulil m Kngland Everything is as Enteric and Tuberculosis 1 urn the heat,250 words
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Advertisement126 1925-05-23 3 SOLE AGENTS S I E FLOW CO. 8 Cis f*^ HIGHEST Zl» LOWEST f\ll A i IHT\7 LARGE STOCKS DDT/^i7 V^Cy/lLli J OF THE FOLLOWING:— IIXIL/ilf. HAND SAWS, BUTCHER'S SAWS, CIRCULAR SAWS, HACK SAW FRAMES AND BLADES, BAND SAWS, TAPIOCA SAW BLADES, CROSSCUT SAWS, PRUNING SAWS, ETC., LET US QUOTE126 words
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Article53 1925-05-23 4 With a popuUtic »f Australia had in October cars ronning on n- i Mi*eheapesi main of car in well over i'L'oo. H iHH Western Au-t i -nlian pu' on motoring. Britisl loet a ffeal AmU *i which they have BO< number? ftppear lo be pectaOy Morrii caw,53 words
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Article46 1925-05-23 4 In 1954 ■otorUU buted about H<XM>oo,o< 000) to the national iUI ments. The total IWII cise taxes ($114,000,000) ($75,000,000 >. it ($225,000,000). and i on motor vefcfefe*- Th J* 1 posed in 37 State-, and to 4 cents (approxh»at?i> American fallen, tin A inpr equal to four-tift!-gallon.46 words
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753 1925-05-23 4 SOMETHING NEW FOR BROOKI.ANDS. 1 l*> Hairpin Turns in 200 Mile Race. For the French Grand Prix this year accommodation is being prepared for a million spectators. Nearly all the more important Continental motor race meetings attract crowds numbering: several hundred thousand spectators. Ten753 words
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Article105 1925-05-23 4 Pre-pa rations for the [ndianapolil race which will be held on Saturday, May Nnth.. on the track at Indianapolis, U.S.A., have already commenced. The first car entered is a special machine which has bocn designed and built in secret for C. Duiant, a millionaire, who is extremely105 words
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Article102 1925-05-23 4 A new typo of commutator for Fords has been invented by a Lisburn (Ulster) man named Mr. William Connolly. No additional mechanism is required to drive the new commutator, which can be fitted to a ny Ford vehicle within a few minutes*. It does away with102 words
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Article154 1925-05-23 4 Some Striking mum. After allowing for .-ill ellii in<j expenses, Used hi ductions, Goodyear Tyre R for the year 1924 112,161,540, a> compared i in 192:5. Dividends applied on thepri faience stock aggregated |I,Ml a surplus of $11,01,2,440. Tin surplus, after all< requitementa on ths Compan; cumulative154 words
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Advertisement369 1925-05-23 4 Engineers were naturally the first to Rfl Wm\t i ml I -dtofrttSU II appreciate that the Chrysler, while adher- C J* M f >l fll*lfcl#»fl* H »M^/ l/m/ r^SiSS ing strictly to soundest principles of VjHTySKT II BKi Yf/ £?^Jpftlaj i design, is a distinct departure from BP7 y/ /^Ji^^369 words
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Article400 1925-05-23 5 OVERHAULING YOUR MACHINE. Hints for the Owner-driver. Now is the time to overhaul your motorcycle. It is surprising to find how many small details will require attention and how much better will be the running if they are looked after in good time. Bowd.n wire controls will be400 words
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Article34 1925-05-23 5 The last car number issued by the Traffic Branch up to yesterday was B-MM which was given for an Armstronji-Siddeley car. The last number issued for motor cycle registration was S-1210, a B.S.A. cycle.34 words
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Article115 1925-05-23 5 London. Paris, New York, Chicago and other big cities have had proposals for underground auto roads made to them fruin time to time. The Commissioner of Traffic suggested some such plan some time ago. His idert was to undermine all the park areas, especially near115 words
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Article44 1925-05-23 5 The Yi Tuntf Motor Bus Co. has petitioned the Peking Government for permissior to operate a motor bus service between Paotingfu and KaoyanK, distance 84 H, and from Kaoyang to Tientsin, about SCO li. Operations on the Paotingfu-Kao-yang section are to be started immediately.44 words
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Advertisement221 1925-05-23 5 MOTORCYCLES In choosing a mount the average prospective purchaser usually places too much importance on the original outlay and in consequence buys an inferior machine which cannot give him the Service, Reliability and sense of well-being afforded by a better class product. The Running expenses are usually higher, the re-sale221 words
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Advertisement428 1925-05-23 5 ABRAMS' MOTOR TRANSPORT CO. 3, Penang Lane TELEPHONE 3140. New touring 5-seater Gardner cars for hire. Price $3 per hour rating. This is cheaper than hiring a taxi. THE TROJAN CAR (British) ne cheapest priced four seater car in the WE MUD TWRS Of THE //I Orld. TROJAN S&rvY**// 118428 words
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Advertisement811 1925-05-23 6 OFFERED BY THE SINGAPOBE PBEE PBESS IN A GIGANTIC H POPULARITY VOTING CAMPAIGN I CAMPAIGN OPENS MAY 23rd CAMPAIGN CLOSES JULY 18th B B^r m^^^^^ mm^ m^^^^"f9&^^^ f 9^^^^^^ fi 1^ \dfl IbvkSbV j^ P^B4 B" ■^■^■•^■^B ■^■T^BH .^K^^^^^^BIBIIB^BIB^HB^HBIBIBIBIBVBVBIBVBVBVBVBVBVBVfIBVBVBIB^B^B^SSW /li^ B^Bb^H B^BT>^B^BH *?^^itAfcZSH bb rlf M El B^B^stirr# t? M811 words
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Advertisement161 1925-05-23 7 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS 3 MAGNIFICENT CARS— A HOST OF PRIZES HB^H Electric Chandelier ffiffry 1 j-ftS^a^B Purchased and on Display at ÜB^'^mmttm i;>nnection >viln any other B3RtS£HDHB firm in Town. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH AND NEW PROCESS RECORDS— VALUE $200. PURCHASED AM) o\ v^^lll <£^ DISPLAY AT gigjp j* Robinsoa Piano161 words
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Advertisement881 1925-05-23 7 TAKE THE INITIAL STEP TO-DAY -ENTER YOUR NAME NOW DBira?** 1 a teelin^ r uf pardonable pride. THE SINGAPORE FREE rK^Sb announces in their Popularity Campaign, the most lavish jiistribution o t motor cars and other prizes in the newspaper history of Singapore. These gifts of beauty and worth will881 words
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Advertisement63 1925-05-23 7 ENCOURAGEMENT COUPON GOOD FOR 50,000 VOTES When Accompanied by One Subscription For $30. Candidate Address Only one of these coupons can be used by any one candidate, and will be honoured only when accompanied by a .$3O subscription, either new or old. This is in addition to the regular votes63 words
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Advertisement221 1925-05-23 7 $400 SILVER Tea and Coffee Service PURCHASED AND ON DISPLAY AT SINGAPORE'S LEADhNG JEWELLER B. P. de SILVA HIGH STREET, TKe Store of Service 'SS tt^7 Cft^B /f-^^fc *200 iNf No L A Kodak >1 J |8& with Special Lens. I --4^lC^A P^^hased and on Display at glP^gfo KODAK LTD.221 words
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Obituary29 1925-05-23 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. THOMPSON.— ApriI 25, »t 12. Curzor.-road, Muswell-hill. Frnncf> I>ahella Thomp.-on, greatniece of Sir Stamford Raffles, the celebrated Governor of Java ami Founder of Singapore. aged 83.29 words
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320 1925-05-23 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1925. Encouraging a Sturdy Independence. Several years ago now, when cooperation was first mooted, we took j a strong line in making every endeavour to encourage the movement, emphasising particularly the necessity, if it was to be a success, of its continuing to be320 words
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Article411 1925-05-23 8 There has been much speculation at Home on the subject of the great floating dock of the former German Navy, which many believed was destined for Singapore, to provide accommodation for a large battleship, so much needed if battle-ships come on the China Station, as they are411 words
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Article398 1925-05-23 8 The Chief Secretary and Lady Maxwell have ai rived at Ipofc, and are staying at the Residency. Mi. Pi M. Robinson, o£ th^ Eastern Bnrltißf Co., Ltd.. has letumed to Penang fiom Singapore. Mi. C Murray, of the F.M.S. Railways, has taken over the office of Train Controller at Kuala398 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article78 1925-05-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ifcnang. May 22. The marriage took place at St. George's Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. Cyril Ruthven Pym Loughnan to Miss Winifred Lambert, who came from home by the Malwa. Mr. Barnard gave away the bride, Mrs. Barnaul was matron of78 words
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Article33 1925-05-23 8 I (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May 22. The Yeldon vs. Thomson claim for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract has been settled out of court, the claim and counterclaim being: withdrawn.33 words
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Article87 1925-05-23 8 [Reuter's Service.] Rhuket. Siam, May 22. De Pinedo has arrived. (From Ovv Own Correspondent). IVnanu, May 22. A message from Bhuket says that the Italian airman, de Pinedo, leaves at noon and intends to fly direct to Singapore, if the weather permit* this, otherwise he will87 words
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Article50 1925-05-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kaala Lumpur. M i\ 22--"The Deputy Public Prosecutor is appealing against th^ judgment of the Kuala Lumpur magistrate in the case in which M. I. A. Russell was charged with having used certain proxie/ to fictitious persons at the Malayan Collieries meetings.50 words
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Article449 1925-05-23 8 The Johore Yacht Club ha? bev j n exempted from registration in Johore under the Societies Ordinance. Mr. J. S. \V. Arthur has been fruited eight months leave, and Mr. H. Eckhardt leave for the same period. Mr. A. E. Baddeiey is recognised a> Treasurer of the Presbyterian Church in449 words
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Article377 1925-05-23 8 TO-DAY IS THE |> AY T(1 START. T() SEK IK YOl II NAMK IS IN TH OF POSSIBLE WIN Ski;" The Big Day has arrival To-day, Saturday, May -nl beginning of a period „f titm--,.,.,} —that will bring about momenta in the lives of numerous377 words
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Article157 1925-05-23 8 New Chief for the Kureau ol IV* (By Courtesy ol the N« K Nk-hi Shiml)un>ha.) Tokio. Ih) Mr. foMbVTO Kuratunii bftl ed to act as Chairman for tl Peerage in consequent'quis Tokujrawa. Non-Sportsmanlike Spirit The Japan Athtctk and Sp I ation ptMtd rotation Okabe, iup»rri»or of wcti members157 words
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Article140 1925-05-23 8 Vr K. I IVrn.Hn-nt spoctor of UM Roya! !•«*•>; ■■J returned from lea« posted to Haad Yai. Under the Utm*~ Genera! Rvtfctr Co. has beW I •ote priTiltVM f« tho for th,« l.npn.vcMl Manufa." of button fartentr, yoars. Mr. U. A. Pwmt, Wfc dent of Homrkong for th. left that140 words
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Advertisement129 1925-05-23 8 -THE CONNOISSEUR GOMSS TO CALDBECK'S" Caldbeck, Macgregor U Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) PATRONISED BY ROYALTY. THE PICK OF THE LATEST MANUFACTURES JUST ARRIVED IN LADIES GOLD MESH BAGS WITH VANITY COMBINATIONS. SILVER MESH BAGS, IN NUMEROUS DESIGNS, AND VARIOUS OTHER USEFUL PRESENTS. PRICES BEYOND COMPETITION. B. P. De SILVA.129 words
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Advertisement17 1925-05-23 8 ft I AIJLO ScOtTtf WtiISKY- J ""^UY^CiACEWTSSSJJ SOLE AGENTS: W. R. LOXLEY CO., Robinson Road, Singapore. DEARS'"17 words
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Article367 1925-05-23 9 NO ANNEXATION. TBUCI St CiC.ESTEI). [Rri'terV Ser\ice.] Pari*. May 22. -ran. fr< Hi Tangier says that some Mm ocean tribal are reported to be for I truce with Spain. A repreAbd el Kiim is exacted to go shortly in order to meet the -pr.-.M-i.taiive. THE FKBNCI SIDE. Itahat.367 words
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Article70 1925-05-23 9 [Reuters Service.] p Cairo, Vhy 21. ha> ftrttwd the arrest (>f Nok ey Sw^tary of the Interior in the who was arrested after .^r „f thl ,x-Sirdar on a charge th vnMuct of the inquirv r b,, was handed over t W*« judicial authorities in <J»vernment protest, and70 words
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Article75 1925-05-23 9 tttater'i Service.] nfcr SmW V rkt Ma> 21 i,, ion accounting on the eighty r I Gottld estate has ruled •WMt lause in the financier's M>p.y to remarriage. This g*- any of Jay Gould s <f *> nuury without the conniajorit- v tho trusses lose '^erit.uue. The75 words
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Article60 1925-05-23 9 UNGALLANT LORDS. A CLOSE SHAVE. TReuter's Service.] London. May 21. By the narrowest majority of 80 votes to 71, the House of Lords rejected the second NsmWg of a bill moved by Viscountess Astor, to enable peeresses in their own right to ttt and vote in the House60 words
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Article133 1925-05-23 9 [Reuters Service.] London, May 21\ Tlu« Silk Association in a statement says that it is quite satisfied regarding Mr. Churchill's new proposals an d are of opinion that they will benefit the silk industry. The duties on waste and spun silk fWe small margin to the British manufacturer.133 words
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Article69 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, May 21. The conference of scientists to determine whether the tetraethyl lead used in the fuel of motor oars hi nas%erone, has opened. Opinions differed widely arui it was decided M appoint commission of seven recognised authorities M chemical medicine, physiology and industrial hygiene to69 words
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Article90 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 21. With reference to the "bottled" wireless, a British Broadcastinu official says that th- matter is at present only experimental and many procaaaai are necessary. Th« inventors only claim that the voice is Storahle for some hours, but further experiments will probably prove that90 words
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Article54 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] .Melbourne. May 22. b reply to Mr. Bruce's message of welcome to the American fleet. Admiral Coontz, the American Commander, wireless* d, "Your greetings sincerely welcome and appreciated by officers, men and myself. All are looking forward to greeting the Government and people54 words
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Article46 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 21. Following the failure of the New Zealand loan, the underwriters of the London County Council six millions sterling loan, 4^ per cent, issued at 94 1 are saddled with 75 per cent. Dealings therein opened at IV* discount.46 words
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Article42 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. May 22. The funding of the Polish debt has been formally completed, the Treasury receiving Polish bonds aggregating 178 Ms million dollars. Payments are to be made every six months and are spread over sixtytwo years.42 words
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Article62 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 21. To-night Earl Ypres is weakening very gradually and is sinking. London. May 22. A bulletin issued states that the Earl of Vpre? had a fairly comfortable night. His condition this morning was much about the same but he is weaker. Rome, May 21. His62 words
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Article107 1925-05-23 9 TO THE POLE. FINE WKATHER PREDICTED. [Renter's Service.] Oslo, May 22. It is reported that Captain Amundsen started at .1.15 yesterday evening from Kings Bay for the North Pole which, it is expected, he will reach at midnight if all pees well. Flying will be ended within forty-fight107 words
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82 1925-05-23 9 F Reuter's Service.] I'mtata. May 22. The greatest native demonstration of the tour was held in the Prince of Wales' honour here. Forty thousand native agricu turists, including fifteen thousand honeman, assembled to yreet the Prince, riding in across the vast, sloping plains82 words
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Article62 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Ma'y 22. The Cabinet approved the measures which M. Caillaux will introduce to the Chamber on Monday. They ensure to the full the equilibrium of the Budget by fresh taxes and create two new commissions, firstly to codify and simplify the fiscal enactments and62 words
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Article58 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] Beirut. May 22. A motor car in which members of the League of Nations Malaria Committee were returning from a tour of Lebanon crashed over a precipice. Dr. Lathian Kuerv (Britain*, Dr. Barling (United States) and Mademoiselle Besson. a French secretary, were killed. Another Frenchwoman58 words
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Article33 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Serv'ce.j Chicago, May 22. A score of prominent residents have formed ten million dollar Company fo* a commercial air service between Chicago and New York beginning next autumn.33 words
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Article32 1925-05-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 22. Dr. J. Percy Bruce. ex-President of the Shantung Christian Mission has been ap pointed Professor to the Chinese School of Oriental Studies at London University.32 words
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Article267 1925-05-23 9 Apropos of a recent note on rubber paving, which we think is bound eventually to meet with success though the price of the commodity is one of the determining factors we read in the India Rubber World (New York) for April, that the perfection of a practical rubber267 words
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Article31 1925-05-23 9 "No man, and very few women," says Lord Esher in his review of Sir Sidney Lee's life of King Edward, "retain physical charm and geneious instincts aftf»r 40 years of age."31 words
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Article535 1925-05-23 9 ATTENDS PAGEANT AND RACE BALL. In a special saloon attached to the mail train from Kuala Lumpur, His Royal Highness Prince George, the youngest son of Their Majesties the King and Queen, arrived in Singapore yesterday morning. The Prince, who is attended by Lieut. Halsey, was535 words
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Article87 1925-05-23 9 1 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, May 22. The special conveying Prince George arrived shortly after eight o'clock last night, and the Prince was met by the Hon. Mr. O. F. G. Stoaor, British Resident, Selangor. The precincts of the station were crowded with87 words
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Article78 1925-05-23 9 Last night's performance of the Militarv Pageant attracted a large attendance, which was very enthusiastic in expressing its appreciation of the various brilliantly executed episodes. To-night is the last opportunity that the public will have of witnessing the most inspiring military spectacle ever staged in this country,78 words
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Article131 1925-05-23 9 To-morrow, Sunday, is the Calendar date of Empire Day, that being the birthday of the Good Quean Victoria. As it is Sunday, hov.-ever, and yesterday was the last school day, the schools throughout Singapore held their celebrations yesterday, and many successful Empire Day programmes were gone through, too131 words
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Advertisement123 1925-05-23 9 I STAIR CARPETS Swiss Jute Stair Matting— Plain with coloured H Borders 27 ins. wide $2.50 yd. Tapestry Stair Carpet— Various colours 27 ins. wide $3.25 $3.50. Axminster— English— Assorted Designs colours 27 ins. wide $5.75 $7.75. 36 ins. wide $12.75 per yard. I Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the123 words
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Advertisement759 1925-05-23 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE—LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. CALCHAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdm759 words
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Advertisement438 1925-05-23 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE HAVRE, LONDON ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OP ATHENS due May 28 s.s. SUTTON HALL due June 27 s.s. COLORADO due July 28 MARSEILLES, LONDON,438 words
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Advertisement553 1925-05-23 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION (0 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWAKDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and n Due Tonnage Singapore. Toon553 words
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Article892 1925-05-23 11 There is some truth in the statements that we hear almost daily that Japan possesses certain very substantial advantages as a competitor in Far Eastern markets, rut it must be admitted that those are advantages the value .>f which may be very easily over estimated. She has892 words
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Article38 1925-05-23 11 An astounding case in which two women both claimed to be the mother of a boy baby who was found by the police ir a lodging-house in New Jersey has come for judgment before Judge MacflJei!e, of Philadelphia.38 words
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Article228 1925-05-23 11 If only a building stoppage is avoided this year, there is every .sign that 1925 will be a record year for houso-building in this country. The official figures in the Ministry of Health show that in England and Wales during the three months ending March 1 ofEx - 228 words
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Article49 1925-05-23 11 London, April 14. The correspondent of the Daily Express at Paris states that a French amateur has discovered that it is possible to send twoshort wave messages simultaneously from the same aerial. Messages of a 55-metre wave and a 90-metre wave were received in America perfectly.49 words
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Advertisement331 1925-05-23 11 vvl 1 M If M.^- A^ H n,r WATCH VALUE ai-curate timekeepers the climatic conditions of the East. HMKKT WATCHES $5 Each. IN nro sizes I MOTION LEVQ < and Silver Hunters If Huntors. WRISTLET WATCHES I PATTERN I KVFi: $12.50 Each. K j v, iSES i SOI.II> SILVER $25331 words
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Advertisement864 1925-05-23 11 nqwces, BXCHANGE BANK NOTICE. on Th 2^ C t anB< T B nkS "S Cl d at "<><>" on:— 26th May, Tuesday, Race Matins 25-5 PAJAM. LIMITED. Application has been made to the Directors r Ve Company to i SBUe a duplicate for 23 shares ($3 paid) Nos. *****6-*****8 inelusive864 words
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Advertisement486 1925-05-23 11 U? How much Rubber will be exported from f) Wj British Malaya during June, 1925 (f v \v CASH (M AAA CASH V ./j. prizes. ipijUUU prizes, n 1)1 (i !§T ANOTHER COMPETITION FOR SMOKERS OF Ji "GOLDEN SPECIALS" CIGARETTES. I MRST PRIZE 500 You may send in as many486 words
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Article170 1925-05-23 12 The P. and O. Malwa is expected to arrive at this port at 6 a.m. to-day. She will proceed alongside the P. and O. Wharf on arrival. Colombo, a week ago, was experiencing "monsoonish" weather, some sea, some wind, some showers and steep barometric gradients. But experts hold170 words
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Article17 1925-05-23 12 All Conference Lines may from May 22 discharge at Spanish and Atlantic Ports.17 words
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Article25 1925-05-23 12 The rate of freight on Rubber from Stiaits to Europe is increased from May 22 by 10s. per scale ton.25 words
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Article117 1925-05-23 12 The Norwegian steamer Hav, which arrived at Bangkok on May l(i from Singapore reports having: picked i p off Kretay three Malay fishermen who were in u waterlogged boat and helpless. The rescue was effected in the early afternoon, and had the vessel passed the boat at117 words
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Article130 1925-05-23 12 Shanghai, May 12. This morning, the Chinese Admiral called upon Mr. J. T. Pratt (H.B.M. acting ConsulGeneral) and officially apologized for the act of those on board the Chinese gun-boat, who fired upon the Asiatic Petroleum Company's house-boat, the Doric, on May 9th., when Mr. Lawson130 words
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Article296 1925-05-23 12 Both "Truth" and the "Naval and Military Record" have recently been publishing news about the development of Trincomalee. A recent issue of the "Naval and Military Record" states: "We learn from a correspondent in the East Indies that i Trincomalee was 'improved surprisingly.' This desirable consummation296 words
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Advertisement607 1925-05-23 12 Burns Philp Line (INCORPORATED IN AUSTRALIA). r FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) Ud MONTORO (5,000 tons). Th- s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins A% Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming607 words
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Advertisement375 1925-05-23 12 GREAT REDUCTION. DANIEL CRAWFORD'S RED STAR SCOTCH WHISKY. BHB» now ■|Hk oZu PER CASE 1 i^ (DUTY EXTRA) Sole Agents: JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Under contract with the French Government Mail and Passenger Services. DIRECT FORTNIGHTLY FAR EASTERN SERVICE. HOMEWARD MAILS.375 words
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Advertisement331 1925-05-23 12 (THE AMERICAN EXPRESS rCO., INC. (Incorporated in I'.S.A.) Travel Made Easy Passages booked by all steamship linn Independent and Conducted Tours Travellers' Cheque?. Letter? of Credit Remittances by Draft and Cable Truste. Foreign monies exchanged. Baggage and Accident Insurance effected BOOKING OFFICE FOR F.M.S. Railways, Royal State Siamm Rlys. Java331 words
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Miscellaneous676 1925-05-23 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Serein ban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota676 words
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Miscellaneous137 1925-05-23 12 Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Commerraan, I. Kano, I. Kitamura, S. Chuchi, Pochstein, K. Suga, S. Uchida, E. Kodana, T. Kurokawa, M. Masuda, F. Newby, Dr. Y. Ohanoto. Miss D. Ralph, J. Sawada, A. Sekino, Dr. R. Stunzi, R. Stott, K. Takahashi, K. Tanaka, H. Aida, K. Baba, Mrs. ai.d137 words
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Advertisement593 1925-05-23 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr. Dept. I Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hrenion, via Colombo, Aden ami l >ort Sai(l Andes Maru June 1,1 June 12 ||tv Vrk via San Francisco, Panama Havana Maru from Kobe June 14 purl"", rape Town, Rio, Santos, Mon- x Buenos Aires via Colombo, f593 words
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Advertisement449 1925-05-23 13 i i it ism km^H niM nnj Jm^m\ I mmSL* Round -the- World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners449 words
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Advertisement673 1925-05-23 13 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS 2 SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA j une 6 U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON j ult U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA Au J and subsequent steamers approximately 80 days apart. j For rates673 words
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Advertisement311 1925-05-23 14 /^S^\Afellittls Food 11 Every Baby deserves vi *3Lm t^ It tite oesx* //^^^3^^^-\ When breast milk fails, Mellin's Food /ffcj JM^^V \)(/£f&^ prepared according to Baby's age V^S^a*# u\ S C ncarcst k nown equivalent. YC^&r^ vwr^^ Mellin's Food breaks up the hard clots H that cow's milk forms in311 words
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Advertisement316 1925-05-23 14 Ms TONIC j) tiroJßtW Famous throughout, U k iSQI Australasia for forty yfr Whenever you feel run-down or out-of-sorts, whether the impairment is the result of climate, worry, mental or physical overstrain, take a course of Clements Tonic for a few weeks. You will be gratified by the rapid improvement316 words
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Advertisement867 1925-05-23 14 THE BEGINNING OF THE CAMPAIGN. First list of those nominated on the Popularity Roll. IS YOUR NAME HERE START TO GATHER IN VOTES FOR YOURSELF OR FRIEND. Below we give the first lists of names which have been received earlier in the week in connection with the great circulation campaign867 words
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Advertisement598 1925-05-23 14 Mrs. Hageaorn, Raffles Hotel, Holyoak, T. H. McAlister Co.. Cherry. W. T., Methodist Publishing House, Orchard Road, M. M. Namazie, 18, Malacca Street, Nicholson F. R. Orient Company, Finlayson Green, Myles, J. B. Paterson Simons Co., Collyer Quay, Van Cuylenburg C. M. Powell Co., Raffles Square, Krayenkoff, H. L., c598 words
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668 1925-05-23 15 ERASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. rRHJAY. MAY 22nd 192 5. marked.? dollars :lnless otherwise The Kinta District produces one-half of the tin mined in this Peninsula, but the revenue from this tin is spent anywhere but on the towns of Kinta. Ipoh, as our readers know, is without anT.O.M. - 668 words
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Article69 1925-05-23 15 May 22. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 5-3 0 Pank. demand 2 4 U Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 New York, demand sg^ Credits 90 days 5 8 .-i France, demand 10.> 0 India, T. T. m% Hon^konp. demand 3 p. c j>is. Yokohama, demand 134 Java, demand69 words
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Article213 1925-05-23 15 May 21. Tin 150 Tons l_'4.i 4 GanVbier 19.50 Pepper White H6.00 Pepper Black l<>.oo Plakt Tapioca 5.73 Pearl Sa^o Snuill y.50 C °P r 11.80 <~"opra Sundried 12.45 Opium, Hen;. res unt. *,000 Rice. Liang Hin Chan M«uk Blue Eagle (Old) ,^r»o Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red213 words
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Article424 1925-05-23 15 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Mr. J. H. Leopold presided over the annual general meeting of the Hotel van Wijk "<>., Limited, which was held in the! Chartered Bank Chambers at noon yester- day. Moving the adoption of the report and account! the Chairman said: Dealing first i with424 words
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Article209 1925-05-23 15 LYALL AND EVATTS REPORT. Singapore. May 22. Tin. Cs66 ")s. Up 86s. Local 124 1*. 160 tons. Rubber.— 2s. 8» 4 d. Down Id. Local 1>4' Rubbers.— Aiv quiet ami .filers predominate at slightly easier quotation* (Jill Benvta have chanffed hand: at 'M\ Aver MoMrg at 1.60209 words
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Article188 1925-05-23 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, May 22. Rubber.— London 2?. s»,d. Ka^ier." Ijoc.il 94. Tin. London R6O ">s. Local 12 I 1 150 tons sold. Rubbers. Kasior. Bassett> offer at 1.14 buyers bidding 1.10. Hamilton! can be placed at 1.24 sellers holding for l.;;o. U!u Benut* have buyers at :'>»»188 words
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Article191 1925-05-23 15 Singapore, May 22. Since our last n port the market attt-r l^itH',' strong and active with the price in London leaching 2s. lid. has had a sudden setback, and at the time of writing the market is distinctly easier with many sellers in evidence. The local191 words
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Article38 1925-05-23 15 Singapore, May 22, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot I>4»_. 9.">: June MH 94; July-Sept. 88 Mtt; Oct.-Dec. 7:', 7:'. 1 London Quotation Sheet 2s. K» 4 d. Mark( 1 Quiet.38 words
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Article136 1925-05-23 15 A telegram has been received by KMSI Boustoad and Co., Penang, u agents, from the Secretaries of the United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Ests., Ltd., announcing that the annual report has boon issued, showing a profit for the year ended Dec. ;>l-t. of £14,390. A dividend of 8 BO* cent i136 words
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Article38 1925-05-23 15 current year will show a jrreat improvement on those now presents!. The report and accounts having been adopted, Mr. Straatemeier was np|M>int»<l director of the Company, and attain Evatt an.i Co. were appointed Auditon at fee of $400.38 words
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Advertisement395 1925-05-23 15 Vssets over $5,500,000. m rDC AT ricirrrniT w™. Assurance in force over $19,000,000. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Sinirann™. T^ ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANrR companies Act AGENTS WANTED SeCreUry Paging Director "IZlr^ G C KN X HORACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON,395 words
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Advertisement490 1925-05-23 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BAWL LIMITED. —Established 1880.— CapitaJ Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund y. 80,500,000.00 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice -President: R. Ichinoraiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. 1 lamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri. Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. K.490 words
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Advertisement591 1925-05-23 15 banking. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50 000 000 d «y"y Paid u P lloloaolooo Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500;000 i, a r t S^ v er $26,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. rr Younff Es Q- Chairman h Vr591 words
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Advertisement42 1925-05-23 15 4 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE J (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— lessrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Cu., Ltd. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.42 words
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Article513 1925-05-23 16 SCRATCH INKS AND SELECTIONS. The following arv the scratchings in to-day's races. Race 1 Yam Seng. Race 2: Mai<s of Athole and Maltlock, both for all engagements. Race I: Gentle Eva, Carrie B. and Fop. Kace 4: Orlinda, Thane of Athole, Whiskers, all engagements. Race 5: Son of513 words
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Article44 1925-05-23 16 r[Reuter's Service.] London. May 21. in i>erby betting is 11-2 Manna and CrofPbcw; 10-1 Conquistador; 100-8 Ptolemy Second; 100-6 Solario; \B-l Runnymede; 20-1 Zionist, taker and offered: 80-1 Dignity, offered, 25-1 taken; 22-1 St. Becan; 25-1 Bueellas; 33-1 Vicot taken and offered.44 words
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Article261 1925-05-23 16 Story of Absconding Manager. The proceedings in the BankrupU-y Cour 1 yesterday were marked by a rather unusuai occurrence the public examination of a Chinese woman. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard having pro ceeded on leave and the judge who take. his place, Mr. Justice Deane, not having261 words
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Article266 1925-05-23 16 England Defeats France. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, May 21. At the Colombes Stadium before 20,000 spectators England beat France at Association football by three goals to two. HOME CRICKET. Lancashire Beat Somerset. [Reuter's Service. London, May 21. At Manchester: Lancashire defeated Somerset by nine wickets. Somerset were dismissed for266 words
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Article89 1925-05-23 16 The May Spoon shoot took place at Sellotar on May 21st. and resulted as follows: 300 200 100 Heap. Yds. Yds. Yds. Total. Mrs. Cileman 21 23 2\ 102.60 Mrs. Muglistor 25 25 24 101.78 Mis. Gattey 25 30 27 101.29 Mrs. Lvall 26 27 3189 words
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Article117 1925-05-23 16 The following Royal Singapore Yacht Ciub arrangements are announced: To-morrow (Sunday), the Visitors' Race I will be sailed. The respective yachts will be sailed by the following gentlemen: 1. Bainbridge. 4. G. F. Morice. 7. Hindley Smith, 8. H. G. White. 10. Edwards, 11. A. N.117 words
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Article20 1925-05-23 16 MONDAY'S TIES. Single Handicap A. Final. W. A. Balhetchet minu? 40 versus N. E. Ess minus 30.4.20 words
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Article116 1925-05-23 16 Those who have not as yet seen the entertaining British production The Naked Man adapted from Tom Gallon's Novel are advised to do so to-night as it is its last date of screening at the Alhambra. It is being shown along with another six-reel drama j Daughters of116 words
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Article115 1925-05-23 16 Everybody knows Douglas Fairbanks, but few have seen his son. This youngster has all the tricks that made his father famous and he also has what so many performers lack a great personality. This story li taken froiv. the novel by Richard Harding Davis "The Grand Cross115 words
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Article65 1925-05-23 16 Michael Mulvaney, who in his younger •lays was a groom to the late Duke of Leinster, appeared at the Holborn Empire in the part of a waiter in the dancing act of O'Haivlan and Zambuni. Ho is seventyM*Mt, and for some years acted as the unofficial escort of the blind65 words
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Article854 1925-05-23 16 SEVEN YEARS AND TWENTY STROKES. Chinese Gets His Deserts. On each of two charges of armed rob- bery, Koh Ah Wajh, a Chinese, at the Singapore Assizes yesterday, was sentenced by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, to seven years' rigorous imprison- mcrt, the854 words
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Article104 1925-05-23 16 Paris, April 15. Ford dealers announce a plan to sell their famous motor-cars for an initial deposit of £2 10s. 6d. and £1 a week until the purchase is completed. This offer applies to all Ford models, it is, anticipated that there will be104 words
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Article488 1925-05-23 16 W ALLEY BEATS LIMBACO. After ten hard fought three-minute rounds, Boy Walley retired the winner of the main contest at the Happy Valley last night, thus retaining his fly-weight title. The weights were: Walley 7 stones 2 lbs., Limbaco 7 stones \l lbs. Mr. Geo Redfearn was the referee.488 words
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Article58 1925-05-23 16 Mr. H. E. Medlycott. who recently resigned the hon. secretaryship of the t Calcutta Football League and the joint hon. secretaryship of the Indian Football As.sociation, has drawn up a statement j which shows that the total gross proceeds of charity matches during the last fourtee i years 1911-1924 during58 words
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Article117 1925-05-23 16 Monday, May 25th. Meeting of Executive Committee, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th. Signalling and Wireless Classes, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, May 28th. Band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Officers and Patrol Leaders Class. St. Andrew's House, 8.30 p.m. Friday. May 29th. Opening of the V.I.M. A.D.S. Season117 words
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Article215 1925-05-23 16 King's Birthday Parade 3rd June. (i) The King's Birthday parade will take place on the Padang on Wednesday morning, 3rd June (Public Holiday). The Commandant hopes that every member will make an effort to attend this parade. Tho parade offers one of the few occasions on which the Corps215 words
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Advertisement309 1925-05-23 16 H. M. V. That H.M.V. instruments and H.M.V. Records the world's finest products of their kind is tudvem ly admitted. We have a complete range of models, and a selection of 4,000 records to choose from. S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD. THE ARCADE. Gerrard Wire Tying Machine. D MOuCl. NO309 words
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