The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 February 1939
1939-02-08
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Title Section18 1939-02-08 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 15,«%. I std. 1833. UEDNESDAY, FEBRLARY 8, 193f>. 5 CENTS18 words
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362 1939-02-08 1 HOPES FOR PEACE TERMS TO END SPAIN WAR Activity In Paris And London REPUBLICANS' LAST STAND IN CATALONIA Paris, Feb. 7. A! LEON BERARD, France's unofficial ambassador to lfl Nationalist Spain, >vho yesterday twice saw Gen. Franco's foreign minister at Burgos, is returning to Paris today according to tbe HavasReuter - 362 words
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160 1939-02-08 1 Sir K. Wood Defends His Air Policy j .r. Sir ,ty m 1 ir a rm »uld bo lebated, role of n d: and mancW nd the people »tal of ugh *M »c are pending iur air defence. tK»:iel thai ma of that Britain shall but m ild Sir VBritish Wireless - 160 words
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Article563 1939-02-08 1 f /melon, Feb. 7. MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, the Prime Minister, m addressing the Arab delegates at the opening of the Palestine conference, at St. James* Palace, this morning, said: "My policy is one of peace. You may be aware that my particular method of approachReuter - 563 words
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Article145 1939-02-08 1 Rome, Feb. 7. The Pope is confined to bed owing to influenza, and has cancelled all audiences. The attack 13 said to be slight. Reuter provement, but much remains to be done, and the question of temporary shelter and health services for refugees is atReuter - 145 words
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Article48 1939-02-08 1 Grenoble, Feb. 7. I WANT peace," said President Azana when he arrived m the Swiss Alpine village of Collonges-sous-Saleve, today on his journey m from Spain. Members of the President's entourage stated that President Azana left on the best terms with Dr. Negrin's cabinet. ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Article44 1939-02-08 1 Perpignan, Feb. 7. Gold and silver bars valued at several hundred thousand pounds have c tv brought here m a convoy of eleven re'TeTr^Srd U* the treasure BU ™rty-flvc thousand >»»'»a"^ from Pulgcerda are expected to eras* the frontier today.—Router.44 words
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Article51 1939-02-08 1 Anglo-French Help For Refugees London. Feb. 7. VARIOUS aspects or latest developments m the Spanish situation continue to be the subject of AngloFrench consultations, and the French Ambassador, M. Corbin. visited the Foreign Office today to discuss problems connected with providing help for Spanish refugees. The food situation shows some51 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-02-08 1 Japan Russia While Republican troops arc m full retreat m Catalonia efforts are being made to rally the forces for a last stand. This picture, taken last week, sho'.vs a political commissar appealing to the men to fight on. after the fall of Barcelona.48 words
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Article131 1939-02-08 1 Wife Says She Was Struck By Husband From Our Own Correspondent. London, Feb. 7. MRS. Norah Purcell was granted a decree nisi, with costs and custody of her child, m an undefended suit m the Divorce Court today against her husband. Mr. Victor William Williams Saundcrs Purcell,131 words
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Article109 1939-02-08 1 Trade Talks This Month London, Feb. 7. pORMAL discussions between the Federation of British Industries and the German Reichsgruppe industries will begin at the end of February with the view to finding a means to settle inter-trade competition declared the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. OVer Stanley, mReuter - 109 words
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Article86 1939-02-08 1 "SITU A TION IS NOW TENSE" Tokio f Feb. 7. 'THE situation between Japan and Russia "is now tense" states a resolution introduced m the House of Representatives, urging the Government to safeguard Japanese interests m the Soviet Union. The resolution was put forward following a conference of all parties.Reuter - 86 words
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Advertisement28 1939-02-08 1 y TONIGHT °OCKTAIL DANCE 6 '*<> P.M. to 8.30 P.M. D|N NER AND DANCE mi" !».3O P.m. to MIDNIGHT N() ADMISSION CHARGE ■^4° CHEST RA directed by Don Hopkins28 words
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Advertisement108 1939-02-08 1 .i?n!W!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i!i!!!: -rr.- -r*r.?jir SEA VIEW HOTEL TONICHT 6e FRIDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE RELLER BAND TONIGHT DANCE INFORMAL NO AITER DINNER ADMISSION (lI AIU.K SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER- DANCE CABARET 13* ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAORDINARY •V X by TROUPE OF TALENTED CHINESE ARTISTS ON A WORLD TOUR DINNER S3.— NON-DINERS Sl.~108 words
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247 1939-02-08 2 Attempt To Eliminate Roving Bands. WARSHIPS PREPARE FOR S. CHINA ATTACK Chungking, Feb. 7. MORE than 100,000 Japanese troops from North China and the Yangtze regions have arrived at Nanking, preparatory to starting an encircling movement against the Chinese guerillas m the Kiangsu andUnion Times - 247 words
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Article, Illustration42 1939-02-08 2 A scene at the frontier line of Ur, a small village near Bourg-Madame m France, showing French officers talking to Spanish officers last week. This is one of the places on the border where thousands of Spanish refugees are pouring into France.42 words
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Article73 1939-02-08 2 Hong Kirn?. Feb 7. AS a prelude to a major attack on South China. Japanese planes began bombing the coastal towns of Kwangtung and Kwangsi yesterday, according to an official communique from West Kwangtung. The cities of Siuhing, Sanwui and Tienpak suffered heavily. The Japanese forces whichunion Times - 73 words
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Article29 1939-02-08 2 Tokio, Feb. 7. The German freighter, Leverkusen, 7.385 tons, went aground off Yokosuka early this morning, en route to Yokohama trom Hamburg, via Dairen. Eastern NewsEastern News - 29 words
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246 1939-02-08 2 Paris, Feb. 7. THE French Pres^ can hardly conceal its jubilation at Mr. Chamberlain's declaration of British co-operation with France. The opinion is expressed that the British Prime Minister has cleared the atmosphere and spoken words which cannot be denied, as they are unequivocal.246 words
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Article97 1939-02-08 2 London, Feb. 7. A TWO-YEAR agreement loreshadowing the end of the roaclrailway transport w?r hju been re re red by representatives of railway companies and the liaiscn committee of road transport interests, en rates. It has been agreed the proposals will be submitted to the TransportReuter - 97 words
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Article22 1939-02-08 2 Shorn wool production m Canada for 1938 is estimated at 13,384 000 pounds compared with an estimate of 13,772.000 pounds m 1937.22 words
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Article105 1939-02-08 2 New Delhi, Feb. 7. India Government circles fear that the Indo-Malayan negotiations have broken down. The Malayan delegation is leaving imnicdi.il ef>. Special Free Press cable. London, Feb. 7. Mr. l!*»re-fc«:)i.>ha. War Minister, m a speech m London today revealed that units of regular anti-aircraft artillery are toReuter - 105 words
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Article17 1939-02-08 2 Rome, Feb. 7. The Pope is much better and hoping to attend aadiences tomorrow or Thursday.- ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Article54 1939-02-08 2 Jerusalem, Feb. 7. AH but one of a party of 2G Arabs were surprised by men of the Hampshire Regiment *n a village on the northern frontier and taken prisoners. The twenty, sixth man was shot dead while trying to escape. The troops seized a number of rifles and aReuter - 54 words
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Article53 1939-02-08 2 N. CHINA— JAPAN PHONE LINK Peking. Feb. 7. Going a step farther m the communication service between Japan and North China, a direct telephone service will be opened between both countries at the end of this month. The plan has been mapped out by the North China Telegraph and TelephoneEastern News - 53 words
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Article102 1939-02-08 2 Fascist Party Planned In Japan Tokio, Feb. 7. IytINORITY parties, including the IVI Social Masses Party, the Tohokai and the National League, are planning- to organise a totalitarian party, according to report? circulating here. This new party movement is designed to check the influence of the majority parties, including theEastern News - 102 words
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Article120 1939-02-08 2 Tokio, Feb. 7. STATIONING of Japanese troops m China would be necessary for a considerable period of time, the War Minister, Lieut. -Gen Selshiro Itagaki. told the Diet. He said it was necessary for Japan to do so. "m view of the situation developing before theEastern News - 120 words
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82 1939-02-08 2 Jerusalem, Feb. 7. THE Jewish driver of a lorry was burned to death this morning when his vehicle was blown up by a landmine on the main Jerusalem-Jaffa road. From Haifa it is reported that ten Arabs who were captured by troops following anReuter - 82 words
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Article58 1939-02-08 2 Fire Destroys Three God owns Osaka, Feb. 7. A lire which originated m a go- down owned by the Mitsubishi Soko Kabushiki Kaisha here, yesterday afternoon gutted three godowns. Good! destroyed included 16,439 bales Of Indian cotton, 2,135 bales of cotton clothes for export, and 2,308 bales of cotton yarn.Eastern News - 58 words
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Article47 1939-02-08 2 AS the result oi a collision between two locomotives drawing trucks on the reclamation ground near the Singapore Airport yesterday evening. one of the engines overturned. The fireman and driver of the overturned locomotive were injured. They were taken to the General Hospital.47 words
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Article24 1939-02-08 2 Exports of gold bullion other than monetary from Canada during September last had a value of $34,733,000 compared with $11.165 000 m September. 1937.24 words
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202 1939-02-08 2 Tokio, Feb. 7. IN a further effort to placate Third Powers, the Government will hand notes to the British, American and French Governments, through their Embassies here, m the near future, it is authoritatively learned. This step was considered necessary by the Foreign OfficeEastern News - 202 words
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Article73 1939-02-08 2 Rooney - Last Night's Film Fine Acting Rooney «y RICKEY ROC*** Taylor remtmfc i Piece a line p Andy n Hare, The aim had opening Sincapor, lay It b a thi with all tht inanity and hu,, this Kriet o: Rooney. who Playing m "Our Gang m a mature study scene which73 words
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58 1939-02-08 2 Diet Discusses Puppet Rule For China LL esu.h. Jpw occupied m under the conti China." Thus Minister. I expressing h;.>, a new Central G at the Diet m Mr. Choz:iburn Masses Party. The War 111 kow. m O i and districts on luch an o Lieut-Gen Itaj districts adjacent I58 words
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Article35 1939-02-08 2 Sfeanftai, F*J ADMIRAJ mand r China Star.-. Commander a tic Squadr Knshiro Oik 02 the Jtpanm i terday afternoon a Tzumo Admiral N expressed Admiral I the Japan Strait^ On Fob 2 Eastern NewsEastern News - 35 words
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33 1939-02-08 2 At jl meetta committee of the H atives iMls mornJ the Flr.:m<-o M ment Intended I export ing the baUntlonaJ paym .rdins Urn Japanese ready been Eastern NewsEastern News - 33 words
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Advertisement40 1939-02-08 2 MBReSBBE^^M ■■■'■11 'viv-y^y. "vi*. *4i^^^l 2)fz*v^3 nature's perfect diet MILK THE COMPLETE FOOD Milk contains all the strength building proteins and protective vitamins so necessary to the &rowin& cKild, PHONE: 5376 (5 Lines). 'it. of Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd.40 words
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117 1939-02-08 3 CHINESE FINED $1,000 jive Ma defence when called upon to middle-aged Chinese, Sim Soo Koon, who 'h,ru m the Singapore Fourth Police Court of dwellings between Coleman Street and North Rnad on Dec. 31 for the purpose of bookmaking, a > fined $1,000 or, m117 words
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Article58 1939-02-08 3 \VHEK a case m ;chic7i a Tamil rcas charted icith be.icvino disorderly m public Ml called up hi the Singapore .Second Police Court, pesterdai. accused, u'ho iraon bail of $5, jailed to appear. Bal nas estreated, but no ord<^r for accused's arrest uas made, as th€58 words
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Article27 1939-02-08 3 Neater City Driving Licences S driving licences d by the Singanore h :ire half lhe r encet, are -veryday old licences to the fact cardboard tant handlnnslchtly.27 words
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Article, Illustration26 1939-02-08 3 picture handling of da?:gerous cargo, which the Si7igapore Harbour Board at rge has been fitted up uith a hand \;>nation uork bciriy carried out Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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1022 1939-02-08 3 DID EUROPEAN CATCH POLICEMAN TAKING BRIBE? Pathan Accused Of Receiving Five Cents 'I HEARD JINGLE' UOW a European, while waiting for his sister outside 1 the Pitman's College, saw a Chinese handing something which jingled to a police constable was related before Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Fifth1,022 words
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Article, Illustration57 1939-02-08 3 The front of an envelope sent m the special commemorative Yoortrekker airmail from Amsterdam to Pretoria. The special triangular stamp printed for the flight may be seen. On the other side (not shown) are another set of South African commemorative stamps, the envelope being mailed from the Voortrekker57 words
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Article129 1939-02-08 3 (SEVENTEEN catties of Indian hemp were seized by two Malay policemen while they were on patrol duty m Cecil Street early m the morning on Jan. 4. As a sequel, an elderly Chinese, Ng Koon Toh, appeared before Mr. L. B. Gibson, m the Singapore Criminal129 words
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Article206 1939-02-08 3 A CLAIM by K. Esmail Sahib, a tons kang owner, against two moneylenders. A.T.KP.L.M. Muthiah Chetty, and Mayappa Chetty fcr $9,233.37, was dismissed with costs by Mr. Jus- tice Pedlow m the Singapore High Court, yesterday. The suit arose out of a judgment by consent m March.206 words
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Article253 1939-02-08 3 MUST a person In posse^ion of non- Government chandu h*T« guilty i knowledge before he can be convicted c cf the offence? 1 An appea! by the Crown bef crc the Court of Criminal Appeal at Singapore,! yesterday sought to establish the ex- act interpretation253 words
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Article29 1939-02-08 3 The Lahore (P. and O. Line) has kft Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at Singapore at noon on Sunday. She will proceed alongside the wharf;29 words
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Article342 1939-02-08 3 Pundit H. N. Kunzru, Member of the Council of State, on his arrival inj Calcutta from Malaya, rererred to conditions of labour In Malaya m an interview. He said it was absolutely necessary m the interests of labour that emigration from India should be carefully controlled. This342 words
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Advertisement25 1939-02-08 3 JfonMadeYoun* Mt '""eased In 24 HouS t r.itore Kr,,r K y. Nixon's ouild nd suar. md -tron,? v W( -li^«. on return ot No. 812,25 words
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Advertisement152 1939-02-08 3 ECZEMA WORMS DOGS' ARCH-ENEMIES WIPED OUT At the Animals' Friends Hospital. I/Hidon, TEN THOUSAND consecutive cases of Eczema and Tapeworm have been successfully treated with TASTELESS EVAPORAL The Super-Conditioner for Dogs and Cats. THE SPECIFIC THAT HAS NEVER FAILED No messy ointments— No fastlrg 01 fuss. Just mix "Evaporal" with152 words
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Article, Illustration953 1939-02-08 4 By Free Press Film Correspondent SINGAPORE SCREEN Something New I^LIVE Brook, who is now holidaying m Switzerland, will have to return to London sooner than he expected. He is to star m "Peace m Our Time/ to be made at Denham, beginning m about953 words
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121 1939-02-08 4 I N outstanding Chinese film will be shown at the Capitol, Singapore, and the Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, during Chinese New Year The film is "Sable Cicada," a Mrtjctacular historical romanc? based "a an incident m "The Three Kingdoms." It will be shown at a121 words
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Article, Illustration1138 1939-02-08 4 Joan Littlefield - Joan Littlefield Britain On The Screen By ELISABETH Bergner has recovered her form. That is the most important thing about her new picture, "Stolen Life," which had its world premiere here recently. But the picture is also notable for the fine performance given by Michael Redgrave,1,138 words
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Advertisement64 1939-02-08 4 Advertise m THE COMICAL SKETCH It will pay you to do so. It is an 'inset' of the Union Times, placed free of extra charge to subscribers of The Union Times, which has a morning and an evening edition. "The Comical Sketch" is the onlypaper of its kind m Malaya.64 words
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Advertisement238 1939-02-08 4 WHEN YOU WANT TO ALKALIZE STOMACH FAST Try This Amazing Fast Way-The" Phillips" Way JKP» Millions Are Adopting f^^l^ I'M CERTAIN Ly CRATE RJL \J TO DC. LEWIS FOR TELLING f ijß ME ABOUT PHILLIPS' MILK f **3^ JPV OF MAGNESIA. IT SURE y JjfA. R£UEVES My ACID INDI- &£w/r238 words
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Article, Illustration142 1939-02-08 5 ■HJ WILD Mi pt, re > a nr METRO-GOI.DWYN-MAYER'S SEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING recently completed to house all the executive departments, tctffs and waters m Culver City, California. Covering a square bloc; area, the building has been acclaimed a* one of the finest rtuictures m the west.142 words
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241 1939-02-08 6 AMERICAN WOMEN HONOUR MME. CHIANG Awarded Same Medal As Mme. Curie STIRRING REPLY Chungking, Feb. 7. MADAME Chiang Kai-shek, who has just been awarded lf l a gold medal by the Federation of Women's Clubs m New York City "for her indomitable courage and leadership m the crisis of her241 words
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Article, Illustration44 1939-02-08 6 Mr. Neville Chamberlain decided ten days ago to postpone his return to London from Chequers and drive bark with a special police escort m daylight. The route was kept a secret. A servant holds an umbrella •vcr Mr. Chamberlain as he entered No. 10.44 words
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Article151 1939-02-08 6 New Japanese Attack On Kuling Nanchang, Feb. 7. THE Japanese forces m North Kiangsi Province have commenced an artillery attack on Kuling, important guerrilla base about seven kilometres south of Kiukiang, which the invaders have failed to occupy. The average of the Japanese artillery fire on the Chinese positions was151 words
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149 1939-02-08 6 New York, Jan. 31. THE French Air Mission has already ordered 100 pursuit aeroplanes from the Curtiss Company, and may place orders for a further 500 aircraft. The United States Army Air Corps lias invited American aircraft manufacturers to tender for a larce149 words
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Article51 1939-02-08 6 w Victoria, Feb. 7. THE British motorship, Queen Victoria has arrived here from Shanghai reporting that the boatswain, George Lorrimer, had died from smallpox and that another man is believed to be safTering from the disease. The vessel has been quarantined and the entire crew Isolated.-Reuter - 51 words
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Article43 1939-02-08 6 New York, Jan. 26. JUNE SPRY, student at Purdue Unl- versity, Indiana. Is cuing three people who were to a car crash with lier for £I,ooo— because, she claim* the has been unable to smile since the •ccident.43 words
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158 1939-02-08 6 Chungking, Feb. 7. THE Sabbath Day meant a hell of destruction for the inhabitants of five Chinese inland cities, as Japanese planes kept up their mass slaughter from the sky. Preliminary reports received here state that 18 Japanese planes yesterday severely bombed Ishan, m158 words
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Article92 1939-02-08 6 Hong Kong, Feb. 7. Local shipping circles are evincing great interest m 'the arrival at Canton Harbour of the Japanese steamer Taishan Maru, m view of the fact that the Japanese are continuing to blockade the Pearl River, m their attempt -to monopolise South China.Central News - 92 words
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Article77 1939-02-08 6 rw^ Sh n|r hai Feb THE China Press, one of Shanghai's four leading English-speaking dallies, reports that several students of the Yenchlng University, an Ame-rican-endowed missionary Institution m Peiping, have been arrested by the Japanese. The report says that four Yenching students some time ago were77 words
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Article68 1939-02-08 6 Hong Kong, Feb. 7. JAPANESE agents at Tientsin have approached large Chinese commercial establishments m the British and French Concessions demanding $300,000 Chinese as a contribution toward Japanese funds. Upon payment of this contribution, the Japanese would remove the barricades around the British and French Concessions, and68 words
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281 1939-02-08 6 Colleges Are Centres Of Resistance Chungking, Feb. 7. jysciJSSING the wartime functions of Chinese schools and universities, Madame Chiang Kaishek says m a series of articles that *the Japanese have tried to justify the bombing of our universities, claiming that the schools and universities are the source of China's resistance.281 words
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Article63 1939-02-08 6 London, Feb. THIRTEEN unemployed persons "gate crashed" Grosvenor House }n London and laid down m the lounge, covered wtth posters bearing ?u P 1 I** 5 men touted for Sir John Anderson who had been invited to attend a banquet at the hotel srsFbje- ejerted toeReuter - 63 words
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Article437 1939-02-08 6 Quebec. J7XCLUSION from Canada of Jews seeking a haven from Nazi persecution is strongly advocated m an editorial m L'Action Catholique, Roman Catholic organ m this district. Signed by Eugene LUeureux, editor of the paper, the article appears under the title M No Inassimilable Immigrants." Already,437 words
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Article148 1939-02-08 6 London Jj" OIFI JOHN ANDERSON, Ministff Civilian Defence, is blue and gold prr .nons. about II long, to a.R.p workers boroughs. But the feasible, mid.; by their comment! il 1 :<-- a:i the ceremony m ll\e Albert HlB >J night, showed they air-raid shelters. "What148 words
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Article, Illustration897 1939-02-08 6 T IIE °«*«W o/ Botful wealthiest indiL tfc *0 days ago, pri^ He was 76 ifttn o/ been m poor a year, }or t loss of Maharajah rl!^ Sayaji Rao m h< r C «*J* fr Baroda, will be Vd l ehcflr The late ndcr897 words
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Article127 1939-02-08 7 This is another case of a ricksha puller extorting money from the owner, said Mr. D. Marshall, counsel for the prosecution, m the Singapore Third Police Coui't, yesterday. The accused, Lim Chai alias Kee Choi, was fined $30. or two weeks' rigorous imprisonment m default for127 words
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Article56 1939-02-08 7 A FINE OF $35 or a month's imprisonment m defaut was imposed on a Cantonese woman, J^ai Ah Ngan, by Mr. K. A. Blacker, m the Singapore Fourth Police Court, yesterday. The woman was convicted on a aharge of abetting a girl under 16 years56 words
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Article25 1939-02-08 7 Gold production m Canada during the first ten months of 1938 totalled 3 871.956 ounces compared with 3.380.735 ounces m the corresponding period of 1937.25 words
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Advertisement297 1939-02-08 7 It! A NEW KIND OF ENTERTAINMENT! "iBNH** TODAY 3.15, r 6 15 9-15 P. M. s flt ENTERTAINMENT JACKPOT OF THE YEAR! H t|CHT Of HILARITY 111 J5l OF CELEBRITY... A i^\ V till/ /V PAf iL/? Smg'eml #MDQ\rTI >MX f !^.l.Wb«Y««Rrfli" ■II OfXl*- 1 If I*' u *^«.ofdi«Moo«-. w297 words
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Advertisement241 1939-02-08 7 WE'VE GOT ANOTHER WINNER THE GAYEST. I J GIDDIEST COMEDY SEEN FOR MANY MONTHS! j "HAPPIEST ENTERTAINMENT," SAYS DAILY MAIL. I fcl J, Opening TODAY ;;j PAVILION OO LA LA COMME CI COMME CA C'EST DROLE C'EST INCROYABLE J SAY IT IN FRENCH OR SAY IT IN ENGLISH— IT'S THE241 words
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Advertisement161 1939-02-08 7 One o! the Best Comedies m Years! Last nights delighted crowds were Unsimous m their Praise! TODAY X^=^=m CAPITOL AKDY HAWDT HAS HCART-T1tOIWljr«OW~1 ...BLOHDE, RED-HEADED, BRUNITTEI Th« rh^ttUidrtmmttf* r■ «fcfob«, PsX*!&*' BEST ikm thrill., «r« «11 /^jfe M>^9% V j ?BJ" fßj^Ta. sl A a* \i i»i •r\ itfHJmjr-iy -f161 words
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Article, Illustration626 1939-02-08 8 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939. The Spanish War MESSAGES from the Francolfl Spanish frontier indicate only too clearly that the end of the courageous Republican defence against the Fascist insurgents is m sight. Today we are on the eve of the conclusion of one of the bitterest626 words
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1300 1939-02-08 8 JUNIUS B. WOOD - JUNIUS B. WOOD y///5 is the first interview to be given to a forei* corrupt by Captain Fritz Wiedemann, confidential assistant §n4 fmwrfi company commander of Herr Hitler. Captain WUdcmc mpfointed G^, nan Consul-General m Fan Francisco. By MUST speak1,300 words
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Advertisement109 1939-02-08 8 V %o °«/NK UNOt^ .-•->" 'X\ Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? Course I did MACLEANS® MV^mnMM PEROXIDE r. lii[«pt* Macleans patented f.O. B*« 217. TAATIJ HAfTr pr^ white nozzle TOOTH PASTE stsl-s dean from first squeeze to last. If you u»e a solid dentifrice, try Macleant Solid Peroxide Toothpaste109 words
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Advertisement14 1939-02-08 8 Mandarin coats. Embroidered Pyjamas. Embroidered evening bags. 18, BATTERY ROAD, FIRST FLOOR PHONE 7143.14 words
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421 1939-02-08 9 RATEPAYERS OPPOSE NEW POWERS OF ARREST Clauses In Proposed Traffic Laws STRONG PROTEST CTRONG protest against the powers of arrest which would be granted to all members of the Police Force m the proposed Traffic Regulations, 1938, is made by a sub-committee of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association. The report has421 words
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Article, Illustration91 1939-02-08 9 Sir Richard Needham Leaves Malaya VISIT OF INSPECTION r. RICHARD NEEDHAM, reprej General Mcdi- wh been visiting H Rung and I II College of School at by yesterColiegt of before joining i o liner Rajtteedhaa win rd has ility cf Medicine r Br Ridui whose sufficiently rr.amtained ges at Ceylon.91 words
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Article, Illustration157 1939-02-08 9 T*EPLACISG the original steam v launch type, two new faster Diesel 56-ft. general duty launches, built at the Tanjong Rhu shipyard of Tkornycroit {Singapore) Ltd. for the Straits Settlements Marine Department, arc undergoing trials this week. Following the custom cf naming Marine Department launches after birds,Free Press - 157 words
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Article52 1939-02-08 9 tne Singapore Police been dealt with, the Free and the Relief close down provisionally today or tomorrow. :\nd the r on i IR. ifistrate, Mr. w. It v temporary sixth Court as soon MM do*n. and Mr. C. H. Sixth Police Magis- his duties m the52 words
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Article26 1939-02-08 9 A Lord, of the Salva«U charged m District Court on Dec. 22, at peared for imed trial and 'o Feb. 24.26 words
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Article147 1939-02-08 9 IT was announced last night that Mr. Richard Joseph Manning, senior puisne judge, Palestine, had been appointed puisne judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Mr. Manning, who Is 56, has been m Palestine for the past three years. He is married and had147 words
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Article81 1939-02-08 9 <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7. The Railway administrative building grounds became again today a playground for strikers, when the deadlock continued, neither side taking any action. The strikers displayed their indifference by playing cards, whistling, conversing m groups, or lounging m the shade of81 words
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Article176 1939-02-08 9 VIGOROUS opposition to the ban on hooting of motor horns during certain hours m certain streets m Singapore to be introduced at the beginning of next month, is expressed by a subcommittee of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association In its report on traffic. "Amendments of176 words
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Article49 1939-02-08 9 F Frank and G. Mitchell, of the Gordon Highlanders, appeared m the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, on a charge of the theft 01 a motor-car at Macpherson Road on Feb. 6. The car belonged to Dawi bin Bl A?cufed claimed trial. Bail of $25049 words
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Article67 1939-02-08 9 OiNGAPORE Chinese cabaret hostesses are being invited to register themselves, together with photographs, at the Singapore Chinese Consulate-General. The registration is to enable the Consulate-General "to keep a record of all Chinese dancers m Singapore for reference," it is understood from an official of the Consulate-General.67 words
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Article318 1939-02-08 9 WAS Poh Choo Lai, the man sentenced to serve two years' rigorous imprisonment on charges of causing the death of three men by rash or negligent driving, the driver of the car involved m the accident m Serangoon Road last year. This was the paramount question318 words
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Article69 1939-02-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 7. Two Chinese, To Kah Tiong and Son Ah Chan, today pleaded guilty before Sheikh Abubakar, second magistrate, on charges of the attempted smuggling of 6,000 pounds of rubber. They were arrested near Tampoi early on the morning of69 words
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Article34 1939-02-08 9 A FTER having been delayed at Alexandria with engine trouble, the Imperial Airways flying-boat which was due at Singapore on Saturday, an eri at 6.50 a.m. yesterday with live passengers34 words
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Article, Illustration500 1939-02-08 9 Python-Catching Is Easy— To Some SUBURBAN MONSTER UR. HARRY M. BECKLEMAN, of California, U.S.A., m yesterday showed a Free Press reporter how easy it is to catch a python— and that, too, within 24 hours of another having: been caught on Singapore Island. Having located his victim coiled around anFree Press - 500 words
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248 1939-02-08 9 "China Not Ready Yet To Talk Peace" ••/^HINA will light on until Japan realises the folly of trying to conquer a people of indomitable spirit," declared Mr. Tang Leang-li, editor of the People's Tribune, Chungking, m an interview with the Free Press yesterday. Mr. Tang arrived from China on Monday248 words
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Article, Illustration63 1939-02-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Feb. 7. Lan Moh-hln. charged with the murder of Kat Sang today was acquitted by Mr. Justice Mills. It wmi alleged Moh Hin kii,«d Kat Sang ifl Gelang Patah and burled him Moh Hin said three robbers were responsible63 words
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Advertisement19 1939-02-08 9 ENJCM GOOD FOOD a ft *Vom CONVENIENCE Belore Ufa the Show DlN E WINE M i m; CftPITOL jfcSiAURANT19 words
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Advertisement35 1939-02-08 9 Parfums "Weil" EXCLUSIVE PERFUMERY "Cassandra" 00fM "CHINCHILLA" J^^Kj "Zl BE LI ME" lifiP? "HER Ml ME" I if^ "UME FLEUR" §\Orr^^3l "BAMBOU" \'fSkC<Sl-*7^i 2.25 3.85 i/Wmi^h^\ 4.50-$ 7.75 W^^" $12.85 -$20.00 ROBINSON'S RAFFLES Pi-ACE #m^35 words
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Article899 1939-02-08 10 Big Changes In Last Five Years FISCAL LAND AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Chungking, Feb. 1. THE wave of China's armed resistance and national re- construction has engulfed Sinkiang or Chinese Turkestan, the largest single unit of territory m the Republic, wedged m between the Soviet Asiatic Republics899 words
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Article141 1939-02-08 10 Firmer Rule Urged In Burma MOB STONE POLICE Rangoon, Feb. 1. AT a meeting of Europeans today Mr. Richards, chairman of the BurmaBritish Association and leader of the European group m the Legislature, referred to lawlessness here at present. He said if the Government could net or would not deal141 words
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Article121 1939-02-08 10 Oxford, Jan. 26. pVERY night for the past few days an unknown marksman has been peppering dons and undergraduates of Keble College, Oxford, with an airgun. First of all the lamp outside the university museum, opposite, was smashed. Then the window of a study was shattered.121 words
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Article102 1939-02-08 10 Fewer New Companies In N. Z. Auckland, Feb. 1. f OMPANY registration returns m Auckland during 1938 disclose that 283 companies were registered during the year, five fewer than m 1937. The total nominal capital of the companies registered m 1938 was £973,164, a decrease of £389,776 on the figure102 words
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Advertisement552 1939-02-08 10 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders. Tenders are now invited for the following materials or services For particulars see Municipal lenders; Room Supply of Sulphate ot Alumina for period June 1, 1039 to May 31, 1940 Date oi Closing. 4 p.m., Apr. 3. 1939 Supply of Mild Steel Wash Water552 words
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Advertisement475 1939-02-08 10 BOARD RESIDENCE. I SEA FRONT I KATONCi GRANGE— 77 Meyer Bd (near Swimming Club; Board -Residence at moderate rates Large Garden*— Tennis. Phone: 5758. THE~MANSION OXLEY RISE PRIVATE HOTEL Tel. *****. EAST ANGLIA tt. OXLL* KISt SINGAPORE. i mlna to town nigh level garages, dally or monthly rates, large grounds,475 words
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Advertisement103 1939-02-08 10 BANK OF CHiwl (incorporate,, v Üblna *^A K. (toll Stren -b»n«,i Telephone.: Maru f 4'. o Beserve Funds m C!l f excess of ToUl Asset. Mh^^ approximately < X LONDON JJXkRJ** Midland Ba»k-^J2?J; NEW YORK SSSttir* asceruinea on appUca" to n W?b U EXCELLENT i( Vn lt SHIPMENTS undertaker. HNANC:n103 words
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Miscellaneous413 1939-02-08 10 RADIO PROGRAMMES SINGAPORE I ■TODAY /.HI. 225 metres. /HP 30.96 metres. p.m. 5 00 Hokkien Amoy music, t 5.30 Selections from Peiping dramas. 6.00 Chinese musical Interlude.! 6.30 Dance music with Mandarin vocal refrains. Relay from the Great World Cabaret. 7.00 A programme of songs and stories from Bristol, Devon413 words
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Miscellaneous228 1939-02-08 10 KWEIYANG TODAY XPSA 6.98 mc/s (1298 m i pjn. 8.20 Speeches, Chinese mode, on current events. Relay trom thi Chinese Central Radio Station 8.45 Talk on war m Chinese. Amor ar.( Cantonese dialects, and Malay music. 9.05 Reports m Japanese and announcement of programme?. Relay from thi Chinese Central Radio228 words
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250 1939-02-08 11 LONDON AND NEW YORK STOCKS SHARES from London 5.30 p.m. Yesterday nation unless Latest Quotations Previous .ted IP* I***.... lllls < 19^-90 108i t 107? 8 97% 9734 "A" »Hi MM iii-iti B>i Od 27 Pacific »2M 3 Hi «.«< ei*%t*i.~ m £24 v fid 255. 4' 2 d. <*■■*>•250 words
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Article178 1939-02-08 11 From London 5. 30 p.m. Yesterday RUBBER: Weak. London: 7 3 4 d. 77'sd- Previously: 7 1516 d. Bd. Apr.-June: 7 13 16 d 715 lod. Previously: Bd. 8 1 16 d July-Sept.: 7 7 a d. Bd. Previously: 8 1 16 d. BVbd. Oct.-Dec: 715 16d.178 words
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Article1328 1939-02-08 11 Fraser And Co.'s List TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 1939: 5 P.M. MIXING Bu*er. Sellers impat Tin <4s) 3s Gd 4s Asam Kumtaus <£) *'*>» 27s \ustrai Malay if) 40s 45s cd \ytr Hitam <ssj 21s 9a 22s 9s \yer Wen-j ($1) .55 .60 cd. Baii^Tin Tin1,328 words
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Article68 1939-02-08 11 From London: Latest Quotations TIN: Easy. Spot: £214 iSfc Previously: £215 2s. 6d. Three xnor.thi,: £213 12s. id. Previously. £234 15s NEW YORK TIN: 'Opening price) 46 Previously: 46 COPFKR: £43 2c- 6d Previously: £43 5s GOLD: Yesterday: £7 Bi id. Piedously: £7 ss. 5*- c: SILVER:68 words
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Article70 1939-02-08 11 London Closing Quotations Method ol Parity oerore Latest Centre Quoting 20-9-31 Rate Previously Paris Franc to 121.11 177 177 Ne* Y:>r*... to 4.8665 4.68\- 4.68 3 8 Amsterdam. Guilders to 12 10 8.69 3 4 8.67 Hong Kong. Per dollar Is. 215 I6d Is. 215 16d. Phanzhal70 words
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Article543 1939-02-08 11 Crown Property DHU Yik and Co Ltd. vcere summoned at the instance of the Land Office beicre Mr. L. C. Goh m the Singapore Filth Police Court yesterday, on a charge of failing to vacate houses Nos. 38 Hill Street and 22 Armenian Street, which were situated543 words
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Article41 1939-02-08 11 Canadian gold mining companies paid more than $40,625,000 m 1937 lor consumable stores, equipment, electric power, fuel, freight and Insurance, an increase of 40 per cent, over the figure for 1935, the latest year In which a previous survey vras made.41 words
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Article110 1939-02-08 11 List Supplied By Messrs. Fraser Co. TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 1939: 5 P.M. Total for Company Dividend Books Financial TIN Close Date Ex. Dit. year Austral Malay 9d. No. 48 3d. bonus Feb. 24 Mar. 3 Feb. 25 5% Ayer Weng Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 15 Kuala110 words
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15 1939-02-08 11 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION OXLOCK NOON JsSfUi tna 2', ft 21 S K.; 17-,15 words
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Article183 1939-02-08 11 FFB. 1 SKLMNG London T.T. 2 3 25 32 London demanU 2 3 25 32 Lyons demand 2045 Switzerland demunti Hamburg demand 133 3 i New York demand 54 1 16 Montreal demand 54 5 16 Batavia demand lOOs Samarang demand Calcutta. Bombay and Raiißoon demand 15183 words
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Article47 1939-02-08 11 1 LOSI iv SINESS 'hi at nwdday Has ■iiij the price of 1 I ctock xx as buyers liiM-r. \pril June rket la Mil rubtoday was »<t with little business I 'M'M.honv wrrf umhantaiso the market -i»t h«, lIK h the 1 very steady.47 words
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Article30 1939-02-08 11 JuU-Sept 27% Oct-Dcc 27 27 Tone of Market: Dull and M^y easier. Late.t Cable: London Bpot Sheet 7 15|1W. Tif'T \Y% New York D;x>t Bheet ÜB. ct-. 15H per 1!j.30 words
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1318 1939-02-08 12 LONDON MARKETS GIVE WAY TO "NERVES" Share Prices Reveal Degree Of Slump (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 26. AS week after week goes by with the same general atmosphere of apprehension t forthcoming international events, dominating the City of London it becomes increasingly difficult to vary the tenor of1,318 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-02-08 12 HITLER'S DISMISSAL of Dr. Schacht as President of the Reichsbank. was followed by the resignation of Count Lutz Schwerin von Krosigk, 51-year-old Minister of Finance (above) who was carried forward from the 1933 preHitler Cabinet. However, his resignation was not accepted and he remains m office.46 words
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Article202 1939-02-08 12 Kruschen Put Her Right In One Week. When sciatica attacked this woman six years ago, she could scarcely move. Treatment after treatment failed to help her. She tried Kruschen and got immediate relief, m one week, her sciatica had gone. "Six years ago, I was202 words
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Advertisement411 1939-02-08 12 BIBBY LINE (LONDON AUIJItrJSSj. PALL MALL, LONDON S.VV I Mail Passenger Vessels between RANGOON. COLOMBO. POR'I SUDA>, MARSEILLES. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON with through connecticn from Singapore and Penan* HOMEWARD SAILINGS Leave Leave Rangoon Colombo 1939 CHESHIRE Feb. 9 Feb. 15 YORKSHIRE Feb 23 Mar. 1 DERBYSHIRE Mar. 9 Mar. 15411 words
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Advertisement358 1939-02-08 12 WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM BURNS PHIIFTTne (Incorporated tn Australia' FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY BLAND. Regular monthly sa'^ng by s*. MARELLA (7.375 ion*. m.v. MERKLR (6,000 tons). Both vessels are Uteri with Cabin-de-luxe single and double berth eaM* swimming baths luxurious public rooms .Feb. 27 M358 words
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Miscellaneous562 1939-02-08 12 Air Mail Arrivals And Despatches INWARD Imperial: From Europe due Wednesday, Friday, Saturday mornings Wearnes: From Peaang, Ipoh. i and Koala Lumpur. Arrives mitj evening. K.L.M.: From Netherlands Indies Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons. Qantas: From Australia: /irrive* Tuesday, Friday, Sunday mornings. K.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives Tuesday. Thursday, Sunday evenIngs.562 words
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Advertisement367 1939-02-08 13 I iHffSiSBBSt \t 1 kEE;ShB S: mi 'BB "BBi^^^^B»mßJ# m VOJL ft 'HerlSIK if VPBaiflUH IS 1^ IP" ■tiKSaC *****1 BM-^^^^Bi J2? a < bI^BIB^BI B^Ps'*^Bi Bk^li B^v v dr BBBBBB^flß^2v3w**^^BßßA Dm BJI^BJBj^C^^ »^B^BL ALL'S WELL I Of ICKETS TO Hl\.%, JAPAN. (OLOMBO .AND BO.MBW lEOM SINGAPORE. Ist Class 2»d367 words
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Advertisement472 1939-02-08 13 McALISTER CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) CRESHAM HOI sh BATTERY RD. SINGAPORE PHONE 517* ELLERMAN BUCKNALL S.S. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated tn England) HAVRE LONDON ROTTERDAM HAMBURG VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer Due Sails CITY OF FLORENCE tails Glasgow pet) 27 Mar 2 CITY OF BEDFORD Mar 30 Apr472 words
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Advertisement681 1939-02-08 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. i Ocean Building, Cotlyer t?ua> Stagap«rc Tel. 5151. Chartered Bask. Build ins Pra&ng Tel. 1366. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. FAST SERVICES MARSEILLES, LONDON. N. CONTINENT AND GLASGOW m Cfn Sanction *ith the Glen Line) Due Sail* SARPEDON Mars.. L'don R'dam. G'gow Feb 12 Peb. 15 MENELAUS Ldon. R'd^m.681 words
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376 1939-02-08 14 Donoughmore Commissioner On Caldecott's Reform Despatch A DEFENCE OF THE CONSTITUTION London, Jan. 24. ADDRESSING the Bristol branch of the Royal Empire Society, Dr. Drummond Shi els, a member of the Donoughmore Commission on Ceylon reforms, defended the existing: Ceylon constitution. He said376 words
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Article305 1939-02-08 14 WEAVING, MUSIC, ARTS, FOOD Bucharest. Jan. 31. LJUNDREDS of Rumanian crafts- men are adding finishing touches to their products to be exhibited at the New York World Fair. Rumania's specialities are home woven and embroidered materials m gorgeous colours, such as ruga, covers and peasants'305 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-02-08 14 IT IS SIX MONTHS since the death of Queen Marie of Rumania, and a memorial service was held at Curtes da Arges in Rumania, when members of the Royal family attended Kin* Carol, Crown Prince Michael and P;ince*s Elizabeth (ex-Queen of Greece) at the tomb of Queen Marie.48 words
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255 1939-02-08 14 rrn,, IT ri London, Jan. 31. |Hh Union Corporation, the mining finance house, m its annual estimate of world gold output (36,700,000 fine ounces m 1938, a new high record) reveals an interesting scepticism regarding the current gold output of Soviet Russia. It may255 words
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Advertisement285 1939-02-08 14 KOKUSAI LINE (KOKISAI RISEN KAISHA) (Incorporated ie Japan) For JAPAN, LOS ANGELES, NE YORK (via Panama) l>ue Due Sailing Oue Penanc Spore Spore via N-w York msKINKA MARI Feb 9 >b Kobf ?ft FARES TO KOBE 200 YEN First cla»* only MITSUI LINE (MIISLI itLSSAN KAISHA, LTD.) For JAPAN. LOS285 words
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Advertisement590 1939-02-08 14 AMERICAN PRESIDENT UNEsTuJT LsS^B^a^Z^M3^^^^^^^l.Vaf^^BW^^!./V Ha^aa^^^ j ro KLKun. FROM SINGAPORE AND TtNANG TO COLOMBO i; O Mlni ALEXANDRIA- NAPLES. UHNOA. SSESujjS^ND ffS\Sg} Arrives Uavai v x PRESIDENT HAVES V^\ attT? P iim I h??2 PKESIUENI POLK pS U I 2 11 k PRESIDENT GARPIELD Mir S M r S X590 words
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Miscellaneous73 1939-02-08 14 CLEARANCES Feb. 8: Larut OBrit/>: Khoen Hoca Sngkel (Dut.». aspects of Rumanian life. About 500.000 pamphlets in English and about thirty more voluminous bocks, dealing with Rumania's king, history, country, provinces, science, art, literature, foreigners in Rumania and general informations, have been prepared by prominent writers, who include former prime73 words
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Miscellaneous320 1939-02-08 14 SINGAPORE HARBOUR The following are ships alongside the Singapore Harbour Board Wharves or expected to arrive:— East Wharf, Entrance Gate 1; Exit 1:— Rajula 20. Main Wharf, Entrance Gate 2; Exit 3: Rajputana 18; Gewang 16; Kota Gede 14; President Doumer 9; Chinese Prince 7. Empire Dock, Entrance Gate 2;320 words
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Article, Illustration2079 1939-02-08 15 PROPOSED POWERS OF ARREST CRITICISED Motoring Regulations Will Not Fuffii Objective RATEPAYERS' COMMENTS A Triffio P^M- Ude toward the action of the 1938 of arrest of ii? °1 S Wl ich ta m s g"™* new powers the SSanSl T f n ithout warrant taken by G &ln RaP°»e Ratepayers'2,079 words
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Article, Illustration33 1939-02-08 15 WHEN HOKNS SILEht— The Ratepayers' Wo< iII if the proposals for Mstrfetfo* thl'i!!!! r c cp9lt suggests that accidents such as this will cicur muma xne use °i horns arc brought m effect.33 words
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243 1939-02-08 15 Rubber Outlook Favourable, Yet Buyers A re Wary iptechX hai been disthc hopes exttatet Fraser report The dull and to remain ouUft* pohtiI q Indicate re- Utiom on the Ithough prices m lUined modeStreet, on the vcleont imed by the rise •!ie Industrial ued turnover. been lar.je. :ea lures of243 words
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178 1939-02-08 15 FATALITIES MAY ENSUE CONCERNING the prohibition of the use of a horn A Cert^ n t hours and at certain Places the Ratepayers Association says: "We put on record our view mat any such restrictions are unnecessary and would constitute a danger to the safety178 words
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Article56 1939-02-08 15 Tokio, Feb. 5. JAPAN'S national bonds totalled yen. 16,200,000,000 at the end of last year, of which yen. 14,900,000,000 were represented by domestic bonds, according to an explanation made by the Finance Ministry authorities at the Diet. Local loans reached yen. 3.800,000,000. of which yen. 3,600,000,000 were56 words
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Article182 1939-02-08 15 New Ski Trail Near Jasper Park Edmonton, Jan. 31. DOSSIBLY the world's finest ski trail is being developed m the Rocky Mountains at Jasper National PaYk. Selected after nearly ten years exploration work, the new trail i s a* Shovel Pass, a gap m the famous Maligne Ridge, at 7,000182 words
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Article, Illustration36 1939-02-08 16 pictur? WHO got the ball? One of the incidents m the S.C.R.C. Married vs. SiPflH football match played on Honr fim r.rrfn *Mimd*v. it »nd»rf m ."•■all draw. Free PressFree Press - 36 words
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Article555 1939-02-08 16 Spring Meeting Attracts 128 Horses FIRST DAY SATURDAY WEEK ENTRIES for the Singapore Turf Club's Spring- meeting Saturday week, Feb. 18, Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 25, number 12& They are as follows:— HORSES CLASS 1 IST RUN 2ND RUN SViFor7F 6ForIUM i Aerial Post555 words
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Article, Illustration5 1939-02-08 16 urea trjss &^a^=S==?H=^- Free PressFree Press - 5 words
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379 1939-02-08 16 Married Single Teams Draw 5-All S.C.R.C. FOOTBALL FIXTURE FWENTY-TWO drenched, mud-spattered figures trooped 1 wearily off water-logged Hong Lim Green, yesterday, following a 60-minute S.C.R.C. "Married vs/ Singles" soccer fixture which ended m a 5 5 dray: after extra time. Ii w:^ a "battle" royal indeed and l Bttlnf opening379 words
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Article73 1939-02-08 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 7. A S. SAMUEL, Malayan badminton player in England, added another title to his growing list when he annexed the Leicester County title during the week-end. Samuel is now reaching his peak and there are few players in England who canFree Press Cable - 73 words
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Article127 1939-02-08 16 London, Jan. 24. *1R KELLY, of Belfast, father of flve toe family men by winning the British feather-weight boxing championship In a fight with Bonny Caplan, has been ordered to defend the title. The Board of Control have picked a young fellow named John Cosick,127 words
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Article73 1939-02-08 16 Brisbane, Feb. 7. nox TALLON, Queensland's 23- year-old wicketkeeper, equalled the world wicketkeeping record of dismissing seven batsmen m one innings. The record was jointly held by K. J. Smith. Warwickshire, Farrimond, Lancashire and Price. Middlesex. Tallon > feyt was m the Sheffield Shield match against73 words
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Article247 1939-02-08 16 London. Jan. 31. A WEAK point m the Lunacy Laws -**> WAI commented upon at an inquest today on a man who murdered another iran and then committed suicide. The murderer. George Henry Ayre. a^ed 32. Trimdon, Durham had been a voluntary patient at Sedgefield,247 words
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Article23 1939-02-08 16 The hrst bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for February of the Royal Singapore Golf Club will be played on Sunday afternoon.23 words
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Article32 1939-02-08 16 angrand for next Monday, and Walker has gone into training lor it under his father's watchful eye Walker sen. has been coaching his boy from the time he won a schoolboy competition.32 words
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79 1939-02-08 16 hong Kong, Feb. 7. JLf ALAYA beat the Navy Rugby XV here, 17 6, m a most thrilling game. The visitors were superior m every department, Simpson being brilliant. MarLennan, Ewart, Roualle, Pierce and McKenzie also were outstanding. Lundon, Harper and RicharCson were notReuter - 79 words
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Article56 1939-02-08 16 London, Feb. 7. •T*HE Rugby League Cup second round draw to be played on Feb. 18 Is: Leeds vs. Widnes. Bradford or Seatoa vs. Oldhani. Liverpool of St. Helen's Recreation vs. Wigan. Keighley vs. Featherstone. Broughton or Wakefleld vs. Warrington. Salford vs. Hunslet. Halifax vs. Hull.56 words
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Article153 1939-02-08 16 Lisheen And Nonia Manis Promoted THE only promotions m the list of amendments to classifications issued by the Straits Racing Association, were the two ponies, Lisheen and Nonia Manis. Both go to class one from class two. Six new classifications are m the list which is below. HORSE* Transfers Frair153 words
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Article47 1939-02-08 16 The following will represent Fort Canning vs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital at Tanglin at hockey tomorrow at 5 p.m.: L/Cpl. Shortham; S/Sgt. Wilton, Major Bird; Major Joslin, Sgt. Dowling, Sgt. Lawscn; Lieut. Griffiths, Sgt. Taylor, Sgt. Baker. Lieut. Dobbie, Cpl. Blake. Umpire:— Sgt. Jackman.47 words
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Article, Illustration57 1939-02-08 16 pii:tur» OVER HE GOES! Players found it hard t» h__ Green, yesterday, *hen the S.C.R.C. Married, mi \T lliU[ I, ed a 5-all draw. A Married player is l sn" k' S!" 1^ "«*5. while Tan Thian Teck, Marrieds JaISM" f c "-'i £i ins offFree Press - 57 words
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434 1939-02-08 16 Putting British Ice Skating On The Map DREAM COME TRUE TIRFr fqss i,, lo J Jan. ;;i JIRELESS talkative, g d h n Bunny Ahearne. lecretirt tho British Ice Hock, v v the man behind this Idea B[ a weak team to represent OwatS! tain In the European and «?U434 words
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Article39 1939-02-08 16 S.C.R.C. Football Team The S.C.RC decid* I »t *&> last night to nn,! i rootle ing the coming ie««oa The team will b<« (i:Mrt X from the S.C.F.A teams aM a programme oi fii: i ltl Fixtures will be m39 words