The Straits Budget, 8 October 1920
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1920-10-08 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXIV NO. 3269 Singapore, Friday, October 8, 1920 BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES* ESTABLISHED OVER JIAI.F A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article206 1920-10-08 1 leaders— Bolshevists at Bokhara 10 Rubber Control 10 Viscount Grey’s Remedy 10-11 Bloodless Revolution 11 Reconst ruetion 11 Can Soviets Succeed 11-12 General Local and Personal 1-2 Reuter Telegrams 11-7 Passp< rts between F.M.S. and Ceylon S.S. (Singapore) Association 8 Brawling Soldiers H The Fighting Spirit 8206 words
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Article4747 1920-10-08 1 It is not often that wo fin-1 the Sintrnj pore Press mlvo.-atins th<* cl,l .V.;: n f^Tani r observes llu* un«l H has'boon the fashion rather to look <Wn upon the northern >■-lvn.1 I of Straits Settlements, and there h*s ah a certain rivalry between the tuo4,747 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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635 1920-10-08 3 Reuter Telegrams London, September 28. The Home Office has reliably learned of the existence of a S.nn Fein plot in London. Some of the leaders are known. Steps are be ms taken to checkmate efforts to cause a disturbance.Reuter Telegrams - 635 words
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Article40 1920-10-08 3 tv VIIV (Havas.) Paris, September 27. to Le retit Parisian's Brussels respondent, rumours arc about respect* ’.he conc lusion in the near future of a •itary agreement between France ano Netherlands, similar to the recent treaty. (Havas.)tv VIIV (Havas.) - 40 words
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321 1920-10-08 3 The Coal Crisis. Another Hitch in Conference Proceed ings. London, r 28. While it is believed the coa.owners and niiners have reached a provisional agreer. rt as regards a row r. tp jt basis of wages, the action of the Welsh miners’ '..‘•l live, t'-'.egiapl 1 curlier, has introraced a321 words
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Article206 1920-10-08 3 London, September 28. The tiresome Polish-Lithu.'nian re■riminations and charges of bad faith continue, but the Poles now suggest another ‘peace” meeting at Sinvalid on the 20th. Meanwhile Reuter’s Paris correspondent states that nn international commission of •entrol has been appointed by the League of Nations to investigate the206 words
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Article75 1920-10-08 3 London, September 28. Rome The commit lee of action of the Italian metal workers federation announces that the ballot <n the agreun nt proposed by the government resulted in 128,000 in favour, 44,530 against. Consequently the federation summons ail workers to evaluate the fa-dories nr. res urn-- w75 words
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Article79 1920-10-08 3 London, Sept mber 27. Washington Though officials decline to discuss for publication the proposed antii."pa;i'land legislation .n (California, die impression prevails that Japan’s proposal for referring the question to a joint commission is not acceplabl but as far is can be learned the proposal has not v79 words
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Article137 1920-10-08 3 London September 27. New York A shunting engine collided w h Mr. Harding's special train at Pittsburg but none were hart and the damage linn led to .shattering of w.ndows. London, September 28. New York Mr. Edmonds, Congressman, *s loudly dv imauling the impeachment of I’ri Milent137 words
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Article126 1920-10-08 3 London, September 28. With regard to the high level of u ean passenger rates, Sir Thomas Fisher, general manager of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, gave as an instance the •ase of a passenger and mail liner which recently went from London to Bombay with a full126 words
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Article125 1920-10-08 3 14 J M 1 11 (Havas.) London, September 28. Brussels The financial conference has appointed a committee to deal with the cmestion of public finance, including Lord Chalmers, representing Britain, ail the British Empire delegates, Herr Bergmann for Germany, and Mr. Boyden for the I United States. Paris,14 J M 111 (Havas.) - 125 words
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Article79 1920-10-08 3 Lon Ion, Se ptember 28. Tokio Dr. Solf, German Minister, in his first public speech, declared that Germany and Japan must go hand in band along the path of industry and commerce. Gern ans honed to receive the assistance of Japan. He hoped the ties severed by79 words
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Article67 1920-10-08 3 London, September 27. Copenhagen The fiftieth anniversary of King Christian’s birthday was celebrated most enthusiastically. At least (10,000 demonstrated outside tho palace. Replying to a loyal address, the King urged all to co-operate to maintain the glory of Denmark. London, September 27. Stockholm The Government has instructed the soc67 words
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Article69 1920-10-08 3 London, September 2H. In coii’.e tion with Me* cotton rdrike at O! .'ham a j« inL mc'ding i f employers and operatives i ni' ;i o'i. ial.. a ;r< e 1 to ref pen i;ii on (n tob<r f» iii terms agreed The of) rat: I lers recommend69 words
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Article44 1920-10-08 3 London, September 27. Bordeaux It is estimated that 4,000,000 francs damage was done in a huge fire at the wharves. A large quantity of foudstulls was destroyed. London, September 28. The girl who was seriously hurt in the Harrow aeroplane smash has succumbed.44 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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812 1920-10-08 3 Reiter Telegrams London, September 29. The coal conference has ended in a deadlock. Ihe parties have issued a statement that after lengthy discussion the coal owners submitted a scheme for future regulation of wuges based onReiter Telegrams - 812 words
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Article299 1920-10-08 4 London, September 29. Warsaw A Rt-lish communique dated the 28th states In tin* direction of Ifinsk we captured the stall's of two enemy divisions. East of Xbruez the Redes and Ukrainians took 2,800 prisoners and a large quantity of war material. Lord* n, September 29. A commission under the299 words
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Article236 1920-10-08 4 London. September 29. A fresh attempt of the Bolshevists to smuggle huge parcels of most valuable stolen diamonds into America has failed anti the iewels were confiscated at New York. Many of the stones are worth £20.000. The parcels were addressed to Martens, the unrecognised Soviet agent in America.236 words
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Article79 1920-10-08 4 London, September 30. Whereas the six months ended September 30 last year showed a large excess of expenditure over r venue, the corresponding returns up to September 30 indicate a substantial margin in the contrary direction. 1 he revenue for the past six months was £019, 3011,000, as79 words
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1521 1920-10-08 4 London, September 29. Cork The biggest coup the Sinn Feiners have yet effecte 1 was wh n a hundred armed and convoyed lorries raided Malloy barracks, occupied by the 17th Lancers, when the troopers were exercising the r horses. A1,521 words
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Article24 1920-10-08 4 London. September °9. Marseillos Baron Matsu the retiring Japanese Ambassador to France, has sailed for Yokohama on bourd the Kamo Maru.24 words
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194 1920-10-08 4 London, September 29 An important meeting nf a 1 London has discussed u ed States vessels gular trade between the Far v hc re Britain and the Continent n 1 out that this is interesting as the American shipping authoriti s are H194 words
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Article268 1920-10-08 4 (Havas.) London, September 29. Brussels The financial conference committee on public finance includes Mr More for Japan. The representative of China will be added as soon as the Chinea delegation supplies the name. London, September 30. Brussels The general commercial situs* tion throughout the world was debated at(Havas.) - 268 words
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Article64 1920-10-08 4 London, September 29. Stockholm: The final results oft* elections were that the barm National Partv pained 11 seats and the Agrarians G. The Liberals lost Social Democrats 10 and the L accord* ists 4. The second chamber wlll aC s 47 ingiy consist of 71 Conser\a ’j ona l64 words
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Article50 1920-10-08 4 London, September 30. Paris Pre-war diplomatic r^^ n J ly tween France and Germany Mavt**, re-established to-day, when «err the now Ambassador, P r< J scn M r oV fMeS iioat’f.ls to M. Millerand. M* ie n( u y the Premier, was present anu speeches were exchanged.50 words
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Article38 1920-10-08 4 London, September Sbnnchai Pekin* newspaper* r'b hf that Cantonese troops, conini* 1 t *npt civil Governor of Fukinn, >a p,.p.ntGan ton. Thoro is no ly it was reported that the K tari.sts were ruling Canton.38 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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Article476 1920-10-08 5 Rxutxb Telegrams London, October 1. Particulars of the coalowners’ and miners’ alternative schemes, over which the deadlock arose, show the owners offered one shilling per shift if the output was at the rate of 242,000,000 tons annuallyRxutxb Telegrams - 476 words
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Article117 1920-10-08 5 London, October 1. Because of the impossibility of record•rig anything resembling the daily total of outrages in Ireland the following official nummary of serious outrages since January 1. )92n, illuminates the state to which Sinn heinism has brought this one-time prosperous country. Policemen killed 110, injured 172 Miliary117 words
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Article31 1920-10-08 5 Paris, September 28. Many councils general, that is the provincial assemblies now sitting, opened their session by wiring to M. Millerand *‘n expression of entire confidence, t Havas).31 words
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721 1920-10-08 5 London, October 1. I be Times correspondent at Warsaw states that the Poles have captured Slonim and I insk. The Reds are rapidly retreating in the direction of Molodetchno. The capture of Pinsk is most important. It was721 words
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Article113 1920-10-08 5 Ixmdon, October I. Orleans At the congress of the French general confederation of labour the extremists’ were heavily defeated when it was decided by 1,482 to 6i»l that with regard to important decisions labour would in future adhere to economic questions and refuse to mbark on political fights.113 words
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Article525 1920-10-08 5 London, September 29. Philadelphia Mrs. Emma Bergdoll, the millionaire widow brewer, with four codefendants, has been found guilty of conspiracy in aiding her sons to evade the draft during the war. London, September 29. New York The whole of the United States is intensely interested in the525 words
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Article38 1920-10-08 5 London, September 30. Korn** The (ahinct has to re'•toro to fla* previous owners all in,nor German-owned property with the exrep tion of money up to a present value of 60,000 lire in ea< h ease.38 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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751 1920-10-08 5 Reuter Telegram* London, October 1. The conference between the miners, owners and the Government opened this morning with the remark by Mr. Smillie to Mr. Lloyd George that the scene was almost like three dogs quarelling over aReuter Telegram* - 751 words
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366 1920-10-08 6 London. October 1. The real aims of the Soviet in regard to India and Afghanistan are much enlightened by the news which has reached London via the Caucasus from a reliable authority, giving the actual proposals of the Soviet366 words
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Article215 1920-10-08 6 London, September 30. New York Owing to France winning the Gordon-Bennett cup outright the Aero Club of Texas has authorised the institution of an international aeroplane trophy, with a cash prize of $10,000, to be called the Cox trophy. London, September 30. Cleveland, Ohio After stormy debate215 words
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Article37 1920-10-08 6 London, October 3. Capetown: Prominent members of the momst party welcomed General Smuts’s manifesto. H.ey are of opinion that a party formed, named 1,, uth Atriean party as a compliment to governs:., nt officials; F37 words
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203 1920-10-08 6 London, October 1. Peking The Government i» employing a million famine stricken people to construct roads in the province of Chihli at a cost of $200,000 to be raised by additional taxation and increased postal and telegraph charges. I/ondon, October 2.203 words
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Article184 1920-10-08 6 Faris, September 2D. A reception took place this afternoon at the presidential palace, the diplon\atic body coming to present congratulations upon M. Millerand’s election. M. Millerand was accompanied by the premier, M. Leygues. The Italian Ambassador, as doyen of the diplomatic body, delivered an address stating that all184 words
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Article195 1920-10-08 6 London, September 30. Further improvements in the situation in Mesopotamia are indicated in a War Office communique which states that on the lower Euphrates Samawa is quiet. Hostile concentrations were bombed on the morning of the 27th. Reconstruction of the railway west of Ur is making good progress. British195 words
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Article87 1920-10-08 6 London, October 3. The Observer declares that the Government has resolved to adhere to the main feature of the Home Buie Bill, namely, the establishment of two parallel legislatures in Dublin and Belfast, linked by a joint council. It expresses the opinion that the House of Lords, in its87 words
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Article147 1920-10-08 6 London. October U ’l'ho creation of hh Indian territorial f'■ ree as a measure of education is re* commended by the committee, presided over bv Viscount Esher, appointed by the India ‘Office to enquire into the administration and organisation of the army. The committee does not think this147 words
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Article163 1920-10-08 6 Paris, September 30. At the Brussels financial conference, a striking report on the financial situation of France was read by M. De Fleuriano, head of the French delegation, which elicited considerable interest. According to the report the strenuous efforts made to restore the devastated districts already show the163 words
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Article101 1920-10-08 6 London. October 1. Great Britain has lodged with the League of Nations, for entry in a gigantic register, 16 international agreements she has concluded since the ratification of peace. They include the engagements of the Empire as a whole and specific agreements of South Africa, India and101 words
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Article96 1920-10-08 6 London, October 2. The country is alarmed at the sixth fatal case of anthrax out of twenty-two which have occurred through the use of shaving brushes from Japan. It transpired at the inquest that thousands of these brushes were distributed throughout the country before an order prohibited importation96 words
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Article66 1920-10-08 6 London, October 1. It is stated that the notorious Zeppelin works in Germany are being transferred the United States, where there is a scheme for building super-dirigibles for the Atlantic trade. Passengers will be carried. It will be remembered that the peace treaty forbade Germany manufacturing Zeppelins.66 words
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Article32 1920-10-08 6 Ixmdon, October 1. The 10,000-ton screw steamer Glengarry, 600 feet long, has been launched at Glasgow. She will be employed in the Eastern trade and will have some passenger accommodation.32 words
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WEDNESDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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278 1920-10-08 6 Reuter Telegrams London, October 2 Report* from widely different source, all inclining to the same point of vie, are seriously raising the question whetS the Soviet regime in Russia is not on tE verge of collapse. Two hundredReuter Telegrams - 278 words
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Article368 1920-10-08 6 London, October 1. It is reported that yesterday’s murder of Inspector Brady, at Tubbercurry, brought quick reprisals at Tubbercurry where four houses and two creameries were destroyed and fourteen houses were damaged by bombs and rifle fire. The Sinn Feiners were fired on by police reinforcements. Bradv was368 words
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Article367 1920-10-08 7 Reutee Telegrams (Havas.) Paris, October 1. preparations are being made solemnly to celebrate on November 11 the proclamation of the French Republic fifty years ago. The newly appointed Japanese ambas/ador, Viscount Ishii, has arrived in Paris und stated in an interview in the Excelsior that every effortReutee Telegrams; (Havas.) - 367 words
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Article169 1920-10-08 7 London, October 2. Capetown General Smuts is issuing a momentous appeal for the formation of a new Moderate party in South Africa with a view to maintaining the constitution and combatting the movement for secession of South Africa from the British Commonwealth. The appeal follows on the169 words
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Article68 1920-10-08 7 London, October 2. Washington The State Department J> as inquired informally of the Peking Government with regard to the reported hine.se acceptance of certain concessions recently made by Russian Bolshevists. It ,s understood that the action is a sequel the Chinese mandate of September 23 suspending all68 words
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Article37 1920-10-08 7 London, October 1. Copenhagen The results of the elections for the Landsting show little change composition. The Liberals still retain fairly strong majority. Four members have been added owing to the incorporation of Slesvig in Denmark.37 words
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THURSDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
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259 1920-10-08 7 Reutee Telegrame Ix>ndon, October 3. The latest communique recounts smashing successes by the Poles during the past days against the Bolshevists. It states that a pursuing detachments crossed the River Serve/, and occupied Novogrodik. The enemy, who last week wasReutee Telegrame - 259 words
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Article385 1920-10-08 7 London. October 3. Chicago A seaplane nose-dived into a lake from 500 feet at a speed of 100 miles an hour. The pilot, Lieutenant Pedott, was drowned in spite of the plucky efforts of his companion. Lieutenant Bachelor, to rescue him. London, October 3. New York The385 words
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Article98 1920-10-08 7 London, October 4. A crop of fresh outrages marked the week-end in Ireland. One polio-man was killed and several were injured in Cork. Soldiers were fired on in Dublin, and a sergeant was wounded. A rifle raid was made upon a Unionist farmer at Carrickmacross, Co. Monoghan, when98 words
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Article91 1920-10-08 7 London, October 3. Warsaw The conclusion of a Pol.shLithuanian armistice is just announced. London, October A Polish-Lithuanian armistice has been concluded. The demarcation line is not yet known. Later There is, so far, no confirmation in London of the Warsaw report a« to a Polish-Lithuanian armistice being91 words
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Article93 1920-10-08 7 London, October 3. Calcutta A serious tea garden affray has occurred in the Layhimpur district, Assam. The coolies in eight gardens struck for higher wages to meet the increased cost of living. They looted the market, assaulted the garden managers and the European police superintendent and damaged93 words
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Article96 1920-10-08 7 I London, October 3. Paris Dr. Mayer, German nmhassodar, paid his first official visit to M. I»cygue.s. He emphasised that it was the intention of Germany to carry out the treaty of Versailles to the extreme limit of her possibilities. M. Leygues, replying, declared that tin* French96 words
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Article72 1920-10-08 7 j London, October 4. It appears that trade depression is setting in quicker than was anticipated. The Phcnix steel works, Sheffield, has notified its retrenchment of a thousand workers owing to shortage of orders. Other manufacturers are stated to be taking similar action shortly. There are 3,0072 words
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Article82 1920-10-08 7 I.ondon, <) tolu r 3. Tokio, October 1 The edge of a typhoon struck Tokio and Yokohama last night. Considerable damage was done and many houses were demolished, low Ijing areas being flooded. It is feared that the death roll is heavy. Police and firemen made many82 words
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Article66 1920-10-08 7 lyondon, October 2. Paris Mr. Edwin Berwynd, president of the Berwynd Dwight Coal Company, has arrived for the purpose of conferring with the French Government with f-'ard to the coal export trade between France and the United States. According to present plans Mr. Berwynd says America w.ll66 words
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Article36 1920-10-08 7 London, October 3. Extremists of the French General Confederation of labour have suffered a severe setback. The congress* of the Federation at Orleans, by 1,478 to 602 votes, refused to join the Moscow international.36 words
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Article30 1920-10-08 7 London, October 4. Constantinople The British. French and Italian delegates on the hoard of admin•stratum of the Ottoman public debt will assume control of Turkey’s finances from to-morrow.30 words
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Article30 1920-10-08 7 London, October 4. The text of the miners’ ballot form has been issued. The men are asked to vote either for or against the mine owners* offer.30 words
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525 1920-10-08 7 The statutory meeting of Straits Motorcar Service, Ltd., was held on September >0 at the offices, Chartered Bank Chambers Mr. M. V. Pillai, director, was in the chair, and the others present were Mr. S. M. T. Naidu, director, Mr. A. Hujee525 words
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83 1920-10-08 7 In the* Ceylon legislative Council on September 27, the Hon. Mr. K. Bala singham asked whether the Government would be pleased to take such steps as may he necessary for the repeal of the regula!i n refusing pas .ports for travelling between li F.M.S. and83 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article1081 1920-10-08 8 The following wire the iv-uPs of pia.\ < ii Si }>tember ."0 Sim i\ir an i I'termark beat b aton an Nome, (i—1, 5 7, o 1. Kloinmnn and ot, grave beat be. Varner and Tyler, 6—3, n With a final and other interesting matches, there was1,081 words
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Article267 1920-10-08 8 The annual general meeting of the Keppel (iolf Clubwas held in the Clubhouse •n September 2.\ Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer presiding over a fair attendance of members. The accounts and reports and alterations to rules as submitted by the outgoing committee were duly passed. Flu* following officers were267 words
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Article161 1920-10-08 8 A R-uter wire from Paris, dated September 28, states Three nations, France, America and Britain, are contesting the Gordon-Bennett viat .mi up to-day over a 187 mile course. America and France have each won the cup twice. If France wins to-day she retains he cup. I he161 words
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295 1920-10-08 8 Tin* follow ing is Dorn the Straits Times of Octohi In ten liar s from mow we shall be wending our way to the Racecourse for the first day of "the Singapore Sporting Club's autumn n-e ting, entries lor which close at295 words
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Article131 1920-10-08 8 An unusually high tide made Sunday a very pleasant occasion for members of the Swimming Club. There was no swimming race, but koleh enthusiasts had their fortnightly handicap, and, the weuther being suitable, ventured to emulate their senior brethren of the Yacht Club and take a course round131 words
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Article25 1920-10-08 8 Sunday’s sweepstake race resulted in a win for Gertrude. Kathleen followeu eleven seconds later, Stella sailed third, Eve fourth and Elizabeth fifth.25 words
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316 1920-10-08 8 Members of the Singapore Yacht Club will be interested in the following account of how the Wendy was sailed by her new owners from Singapore to Port Dickson The yacht Wendy, of the Singapore one design class, was sailed by the316 words
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Article213 1920-10-08 8 The final for the Malaya Football Association is toK of th it is hope J that H i, Governor, Sir Laurence (iuiw T 1 1 the :ll "l If -ly Guillemard winUSSS'^- 8 ners last season were the \i„ winbiit this time the finalists rT Pol >ce, and Darul213 words
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Article252 1920-10-08 8 Report of a committee meeting of the traits Settlements (Singapore) Association held on September 14. Present: Mr P. Cunliffe, president (in the chair), Mr b. arver, vice-president, Hon. Mr. W tV ut t* Hon. Mr. W. Lowther Kemp, Mr H. A. Low, Mr. Seet Teong Wah, Mr.252 words
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Article179 1920-10-08 8 About V2.30 on Saturday night four soldiers created a disturbance in the road outside the Europe Hotel, and among other exploits attempted to commandeer a waiting motor car. About half-an-hour later four soldiers—presumably the same four—were responsible for a still more disgraceful scene in Orchard Road, outsioc the179 words
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Article105 1920-10-08 8 The fighting spirit is not death that Fort Canning receives many «t‘ (>rs ’j serve in Mesopotamia from men who t their bit in the great war, and aiming T volunteers there are ;;*i c young EOratnan who literally beg to he given a elian e. honour105 words
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878 1920-10-08 9 The second annual horticultural exhibition under the management of the Negri gentbilan Agri-Horticultural Society was held at Ser.niban on Saturday, September 25, on the Hacking facing the Railway Station. We (Malay Mail) understand from the honorary secretaries that the j, r oss total of878 words
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Article655 1920-10-08 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. The share market remains lifeless in every section and the changes in quotahens are u shade easier with one exception, viz., Unit-d Engineers, and even they close a shade lower from the best mark. Rubber has reached a new low water655 words
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1219 1920-10-08 9 The tenlh annual general meet’ng of the members of the North Borneo Chamber f Commerce was held in Sandakan on August 14. 1929. Mr. .1. Morton occupied the chair, and mrngst these present were :—Mr. W. A. Vnderson, and repr v1,219 words
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311 1920-10-08 9 I [is Majesty the King, on the recomni*Ti<lat.oii of lI. K. tlu* (Governor and Com-rmui'ler-in-C hief of the Straits Settlement*, has awarded to Mr. Kdwin Prior, of 8, Pumberland Avenue, (iravesend, the Imperial Service Medal. 'lire other evening, his Worship th*311 words
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Article107 1920-10-08 9 The IVnang Municipal Commissioner# have decided to engage a I id/ tl« etor to if attached to tin* maternity hospital to supoiv se municipal nurs* s, and attend »i.or women and children unabl'* to afford .l.i cost of medical advice. In the tncanune, it was decided107 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1219 1920-10-08 10 Ilic*m from its infamies.—Straits Times, October 1. One of the telegrams we published yesterday described the rupture of Bokhara by Bolshevist forces after desperate fighting. The town was given over to loot. The Emir of Bokhara with the remnants of his army fled to the Afghan frontier,Ilic*m from its infamies.—Straits Times, October 1. - 1,219 words
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Article1199 1920-10-08 10 Straits Times, October 2. There is n practically unanimous request from plant rs to Government for a system of legal control of output, but we note that the committee of the Perak branch of the Chamber of Commerce does not agree. It says that such action would notStraits Times, October 2. - 1,199 words
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Article1203 1920-10-08 10 loyalist interests. Straits Times, October 4. Viscount Grey has been a moderate a! vocate of Home Rule since 1883, and has studied the situation as closely, perhaps, as any man. The one fresh point h? mrkes in his letter to the Westminster Gazette is that we haveloyalist interests.—Straits Times, October 4. - 1,203 words
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Article1440 1920-10-08 11 be every reason for satisfaction.—Straits Times, October 5. V*’e have had several private letters from ®ll Straits men who are now in England. One bewails the fact that he cannot get a louse for love or money. Another tells that he has seen a number of houses standingbe every reason for satisfaction.—Straits Times, October 5. - 1,440 words
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Article1126 1920-10-08 11 W( i i<j’s ba.sinc. o. btratts Times, October <*. We are very pleased to see the report made to the -Financial Conference at Brussels, by M. do Fleuriano, head of the French delegation. It is a wonderful record by reconstructive work in the war area. Seventy seven per cent,W( i i<j’s ba.sinc. o. btratts Times, October <*. - 1,126 words
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Article1136 1920-10-08 11 —Straits Times, October 7. Tin* Soviet is at.ti-lc iio ra'.ia At tho lit .st it i.> c!a s dominate.n, win hn. atn ptovokiri}' tin* <•:: 1 1’• 111 bo Lilly of all who an: not ‘‘p<a ants.” At the worst, us in Ku.sna, it is a hut—Straits Times, October 7. - 1,136 words
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Article166 1920-10-08 12 The G.0.C., S.S. held a medal presentation parade on Blakan Mati on Wednesday, September 29, for the purpose of presenting a long service and good conduct niedal to No. 8780 Stalf Sergt. (A.C.) Ryan, R.J., R.G.A., and the 1914 Star to several men of the R.G.A., No.166 words
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Article174 1920-10-08 12 The death took place at the General Hospital on Tuesday of Mr. Charles Foster, who was one of the oldest European residents of Singapore and the F.M.S. In 1887 or 1888 he joined the firm of Swan and Lcrmit and helped them to carry out174 words
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526 1920-10-08 12 The following has been communicated to the F.M.S. press In view of the generally recognised necessity f< r the increase of facilities for the treatment of private cases, and n particular of maternity cases, the Govern- ment has authorised provision526 words
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Article169 1920-10-08 12 The statutory report of the directors of the Trcngganu Corporation, Ltd., states that the total number of shares allotted is 69,620 shares of $5 each fully paid up of which 21,620 shares were issued for cash. 46,800 shares issued to vendors in part payment of purchase consideration, and169 words
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Article91 1920-10-08 12 The rate of mortality in the Settlement >f Singapore for the week ended September 18 was 28.19. The total number »f deaths was 211 of which 154 were male subjects and 57 female. Convulsions daimed 21, phthisis 38, malaria fever 29. typhoid fever 5, plague 0, cerebro-spinal91 words
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304 1920-10-08 12 Mr. E. S. Hose, Food issued the following announcement As there appear to be doubts as to i, A far restrictions on the consumption of W have been removed the following anmr-n ment ,s published for gonoral h3£££ In December 1010 an order304 words
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363 1920-10-08 12 The preliminary enquiry into the case in which a Chinese, named Yang Tai Sens, and Serang Mohd. Yusof, the well-known i stevedore, are charged respectively w.th attempted murder, by throwing a bomb at one Xagalingam, clerk to Messrs. Donaldson Burkinshaw, and abetment363 words
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Article29 1920-10-08 12 Hitam Tin.—3oo.oo piculs. Tin Bentong No Liability.—• te j 584, piculs recovered 25G, yards 73,900. «*:ij pis. Rahman Tin C 0.—414 piculs— 205.09, tributes pis. 208.76.29 words
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Advertisement184 1920-10-08 12 Properly Sales. The flowing Singapore properties were solil by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., at their saleroom 30 Kling Street on September 29 :—999 years leasehold land and shophouse 24 Clyde Street, area 722 sq. It., bought by Mr. M. Mnhamed Hoose.n Maricar for $7,100 valuable land184 words
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Article66 1920-10-08 13 rfbr Times i* cot rfspoorlble .for t»i«* tjMri.uAh of it-* cortt’epo.'ide: te. CorreapcriNet- ahouid bear iu mint) ;dh latter* u \h* oe short und to pen:. Lout; n ,nibl iif! op'iA tl**s are liable to b* rejectee or ”U:i* e■'cut down, < :rt- no;>*v. juus* tr, tuui aaincHj lii.o66 words
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Article1284 1920-10-08 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, 1 notice with much surprise an •tr 1 ie »n your paper of September 29 r inability of Malayan Matches, Ltd., to their factory. I hope in order to vindicate myself in t eyes of the shareholders of this1,284 words
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Article226 1920-10-08 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —To safeguard the live« of the public, the Tramway Company have this regulation No one is allowed to get in or move out from the trams while the cars are in motion.” But I can emphatically say that this226 words
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Article395 1920-10-08 13 When Did it End To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As an interested party for a prize given by a worthy member of our club for the highest break in a billiards tournament, I have to appeal to you or one of your readers who knows the game395 words
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Article1343 1920-10-08 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. A casual observation of the typical Sakie,as he appears to-day, under ordinary circumstances, does not convey the idea of un individual very humanly intelligent, or for that matter human in itself, beyond that of a good sized Drang L'tang,1,343 words
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Article415 1920-10-08 13 To the Editor of the Straitu Times. Sir,- After many years in China I have been compelled for business reasons to take up my residence in Singapore, and during tin* few months 1 have been here have naturally suffered the evils common to all residents of this Colony,415 words
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Article239 1920-10-08 14 To the Editor of tin* Straits Times. Sir, 1 have read with interest the various letters that have been published re Speed Limit in Singapore. But there is one thing which seems quite clear to me that its in my opinion there are certain official* who don’t239 words
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Article172 1920-10-08 14 The following return for the month ol April, 1920. is issued by the Currency Commissioners of the Straits Settlements:— S r. (A) Wnole amount of Currency N »res in Circulation on 30* n April, 1920 147,830.239.00 Av erage amount of Currency Notes in Circulation d u r172 words
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Article181 1920-10-08 14 The Shropshire paper- point with pride to the la *t that the peace establishment of the 4th Battalion King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry), was reached before the battalion went into their first training camp after the reconstitution of the battalion. They’were the first in the United Kingdom to181 words
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1262 1920-10-08 14 The members of the bar in Singapore assembled in the Supreme Court on Friday to bid farewell to the retiring Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, K. who has since left to take up bis new appointment tit Pat: a. His1,262 words
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375 1920-10-08 14 The following is the report of the directors of United Engineers, Limited, for presentation to the share holders at the annual meeting to be held on October 18 The directors submit the duly audited statement of the accounts of the company375 words
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174 1920-10-08 14 To the Editor of the St a iu t Sir,—I am directed bv mv ,1 a J J ,oal through th« n,rtiu„; ,f able paper for subscription* t' Va! ’J* Famine in North and South C hin tVe e miseries of174 words
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578 1920-10-08 14 A large and representative meeting of the Chinese community was held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, October 2 at 3 p.m., to discuss the ways and means of collecting subscriptions to help the famine districts in north and south China. There578 words
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Article45 1920-10-08 15 (Aneta Service.) Weltevreden, September 30. The Hague, September 29. It is learnt from a trustworthy source that the Queen has signed the appointment of M. Fock as Governor-General of the Dutch-Indies. Weltevreden, October 1. Official Fock is appointed GovernorGeneral from February, 1921.(Aneta Service.) - 45 words
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Article76 1920-10-08 15 Aneta Service. Weltevreden, October 6. 'Hie sugar market is seriously shaken Dwing to a great Norwegian firm in Batavia being obliged to cancel more than 30,000 tons of sugar with a loss exceeding twelve million guilders. The firm offered a composition of sixty per cent., which wasAneta Service. - 76 words
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Article238 1920-10-08 15 A.D.C.’ s Final Performance. The Amateur Dramatic Committee brought their season to a most successful conclusion at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, when a crowded house found the production of Passers-by an excellent one in all respects. It was certainly the best performance of the week because Mrs. Maxwell,238 words
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Article269 1920-10-08 15 Among the* passengers due by the P. and 0. Novara for the Straits and the Far East are the following :—Mr. Anderson, Mr. A. Alexander. Mr. M. Berkely, Mr. Burt, Mrs. K. Butler-Wash, Mrs. Brieley, Mr. and Mrs. Butler Miss Baxter, Mr. W. Baber, Mr. G.269 words
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Article130 1920-10-08 15 Hie representatives of the Japan Petro■'•am Company of Tokio, who arrived at tfourabaya half a year ago to make inMairies about the eventual possibility of buying oilfields for their company in the Butch East Indies, have concluded a contract with the Colonial Petroleum Company, a Dutch company of130 words
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285 1920-10-08 15 The formation in August of the United American Lines by Mr. W. A. Harriman, the chairman of the independent Steamship Lines, to operate the several lines and routes outlined below, also to take over the interests of the Hamburg-American Lines and their trade routes285 words
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212 1920-10-08 15 A claim by the Malayan Export and Import Company, of New York, against the owners of the schooner Betsy Ross came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the plaintiffs. The212 words
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Article82 1920-10-08 15 During the last year or two a good many graduates of the Scottish I’niversities have come to Malaya, and they may be interested to hear that for many years an annual dinner has been held which forms a very pelasant occasion of reunion. We understand that Dr.82 words
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Article83 1920-10-08 15 For failnig to register himself within 48 hours of his residence in the Colony, Mr. C. B. Ort, of the Crescent Flats, Katong, was mulcted by apt. Rowbotham in the third court, on Friday, in the sum of $.*’,00. He was also ordered to enter into a83 words
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211 1920-10-08 15 We regret to record a sad fatality which occurred opposite Seaview Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, when Captain Kearon, a local master mariner and late chief officer of the Kuching, was drowned in a brave effort to save life. It appears that about four211 words
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Article140 1920-10-08 15 In the Supreme Court on Wednesday Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard began the hearing of an action brought by the Penang Estate Supply Agency against the Singapore Estate Supplies and Agency Company claiming a sum of about $20,000 as damages caused by alleged breach of contract. Mr.140 words
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Article113 1920-10-08 15 The following incident is taken from Sir Archibald Anson’s volume About Others and Myself. At the time to which he refers he was administrator, Straits Settlements :—The Harbour Master came to me one day, and informed me that he had received a report from the lighthouse keeper, at113 words
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Article47 1920-10-08 15 LA NALIZE. At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on September 29, 1920, to Mr. Mrs. R. F. L. La Nauze, a daughter. TAYE.— On October 1. at No. 2, Kiln K«-.it Road, to Mr. and .Mr-*. G. H. Tny* of a daughter, i Bangkok papers pl«-;»s«- copy >.47 words
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Article44 1920-10-08 15 DRAPER—GAWLEK. On September ::n, 1920, at Johore Bahru, by Rev. .1. A. It. Cook, Grace M. Gawler, niece of D,t*<> tinHon. Mr. W. N. Gawler, and Major V, It. V. Draper, M.C., late Royal Fusilier?., .on o! Col. VV. Draper of Eulford, Yoik.44 words
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Article120 1920-10-08 15 Singapore, October 7. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/s 8/41/18 Demand 8/818/18 Private 3 m. 3 credits 2/\\ On New York Demand Private 90 days On Fiance Bank 580 On India. Bank T.T. 132 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 77'- p.c. pm. On Shanghai, Bank d d 40120 words
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Article409 1920-10-08 15 Singapore, October 7. MINING. Is*. Val. Pd. Buywrt. Sell art. 10 10 Ampang 12.00 I 1 Ayer Wen* 1.10 1.2S 11 £1 Kam. Kamunting 2.0.0 2.10.0 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 5.00 G.0O £1 £1 Kinta Tin 8.7.6 noa. 1 1 Iiitam Tin 2.70 2.90 1 1 Jelantoh409 words
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Advertisement90 1920-10-08 15 NOTICE The post free price of the Strait? '1 ime* to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $3H a year. The post free pi.ee of the Straits Hudget is $14 a year t«» any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscript’on?90 words
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Obituary98 1920-10-08 15 DEATHS RASAPAH. On October 6, 1920, ::I7. Serangoon Road, Singapore, Kukm n the wife of S. Hasapah. I’ENNEFATHEK. -On October 6, lt'2'i. :it I. Oxley Road, Singapore, Mildred Ro the beloved wife of Farloigh .1. Penin*;':itImr. ITI.LAI. On October 2, 1920, at Port of Spain, Trinidad, Leila, age 15 months,98 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article88 1920-10-08 1 Genera]— Rubber Items 1 Local Rubber Auctions 4 September Rubber Returns 4 A Crimper Fined 4 Restriction of Output 5 Telegram— Amalgamated Malay Rubber 1 Correspondence— Stop on Sunday 2 labour and Output 2 Rubber Restriction 2 Meeting and Reports— Mengkibol Johore Rubber 1 South Malay Rubber 1 Uganda88 words
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Article79 1920-10-08 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 1. At the annual general meeting of the Amalgamated Malay Rubber Company Mr. J. A. Russell, who presided, said the position of rubber was not’at all clear so there would be no final dividend for the present, but they would79 words
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Article247 1920-10-08 1 The Perak Rubber Plantation, Ltd., pay a final dividend of P,fcd. per share and Dangan Rubber Co., Ltd., a dividend of 5 per cent. Number 2 of The Planter, the issue for September, is now on sale, and well keeps up the standard of the first. There is247 words
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1097 1920-10-08 1 The ninth ordinary general meeting of Mengkibol (Central Johore) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on August 31 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Lieut.-Col. A. J. Barry, C.B.E. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, when I last had1,097 words
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Article196 1920-10-08 1 A meeting of debenture-holders of the South Malay Rubber Plantations, Limited, held on August 31, unanimously approved a resolution for the sale of 1,000 acres of the company’s uncultivated land. Mr. Walter Miller presided, and, in moving the resolution, said that they had to decide whether it196 words
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564 1920-10-08 1 The Commissioners appointed in October, 1919, by the Governor of the Uganda Protectorate to enquire into the step* necessary for the future development of Uganda, recently submitted their report. The following notes relative to rubber have been extracted from the report The acreage under564 words
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Article64 1920-10-08 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to tho .point Loin; rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or rutluoesly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessauly for publication but as64 words
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Article101 1920-10-08 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. While we hear nnd read so much these days of restricting the output of our estates, would this not be an excellent opportunity to bring in a compulsory cessation of work on Sundays As it is, t!/* average coolie has101 words
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Article432 1920-10-08 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—While the present price of rubber nas compelled estates to reduce output and ciders are be.ng given right and left to discharge labour the following should be considered Granting that, the position of an estate manager is fast being reduced432 words
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Article383 1920-10-08 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In the F.M.S. Enact. 5 of 1912, it Would seem possible for Government to control the sale locally, and export of cultivated rubber of even small hold.ngs as from the beginning of 1920. It would be necessary to repeal Schedule B383 words
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641 1920-10-08 2 The tenth annual ord nary general meeting of the United Malaceu Rubber Estate* was held at the company’s office on Friday. September 17, at noon, Mr. Tan Chen? Lock (chairman) presiding. The minutes of the ninth annual ordinary general meeting were read641 words
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995 1920-10-08 2 The fifth ordinary general meeting of tl:e shareholders of Tuan Mee (Selant or) Rubber, Co., Lt I., was held at the registered office, (Jaffoor Building, Colomb >, on September 21. Mr. T. J. H; w!;es, director, presided, and tiir? i tiers present were:995 words
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741 1920-10-08 2 i lie t**nth annual ordinary general i 'm;' «>f tin* IVnt-vror Rubber Estates, i ,r i*i ‘»ver by Mr. Tun Soo iloclc .mi) v>as 1*1! at lb<» company’* •i.u* on September In, at noon. Thors were a,. p.is m Ai741 words
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1243 1920-10-08 3 Badak Rubber Estate. Board s Financial Policy Outlined. Tbe tenth annual genera 1 nutting of the Bidek Robber ffasato. Ltd, was h -Id on August 25, at the company',) r gistf *©1 c fl5c.*, Coy ten Hooa n 49 61, Basto* cap, B.C. Mr. Alfred R. Warren (thairocaad tho company1,243 words
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652 1920-10-08 3 The rtsfotorv meetirg rt Ibr meabirt of the Tai T«k ijubori) Rubber Estates, Ltd was held oa Aagost 16 at the registered ctfloe of tho company, 14, Great Tower Street. B.C M». B. Maefsdyeo presiiing. Ma. Jjbn F. Ratb rfovd652 words
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1882 1920-10-08 3 An extra rVavy j;rne»al rreeMm ol the members o: iu-j Sjagoi Buaya (•t,u“tra) Rabbet Company, Limited, was held on Aagast 2 i a. tuc rogistered iffire of tbe oimpaoy ff vVhitlington AvtLa Et!., fe* the porp )8Q ot it creasing1,882 words
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2443 1920-10-08 4 The annual general meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates was held at the registered office of the company at n ..1 on 'n The chairman, Mr. G. G. r h n i !vk, pre- aided, j n 1 Lh 1 /b' 1? S. Nelson (director),2,443 words
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Article124 1920-10-08 4 A cas" of considerable interest to plant„r V ;1S tried at Kota Tinggi, Johore, on C,, Two Jaffna Tamils. Muttn and Kal.num, were charged, at. the instance j of t.h<» manager of the 1 elepah (Johore) Rubber Co., Ltd., with crimping 1 Tamil coolies from his estate.124 words
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490 1920-10-08 4 The 400th auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber »<>ciat on was held on September 20 and 20, when there was ratal 2,20'),><47 lbs., 1,022.7') tons. Offered 1,840 '87 lbs., H21.55 tons. Sol i 1,108,383 524.00 Lous. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked490 words
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Article215 1920-10-08 4 Kuala Siiwali. 10,<»sn lbs. Mount Austin (Johore). —-7'5,775 lbs. Sungoi Tukang Rubb r Co.—o,U25 lbs. Hernias.— US lbs. Majodie (Johoro).— 17,000 Iba. Mekong. 20,500 l?»s. Kuala Goh.—20,212 lbs. Johnrc I’ara. —20,200 lbs. Kuala Nal.—22,000 lbs. The Batavia and General Plantations Trust has made two amendments of the215 words
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1053 1920-10-08 5 Messrs. Barker and Co., secretaries of the Rubber Producers Association of Malaya (Inc.) advise that the following further members have signified their willingness to restrict the.r crop, some of which are in favour of compulsory restriction while others conditional upon all other members1,053 words
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415 1920-10-08 5 The tenth annual general meeting of the Bukit K.B. Rubber Co., Ltd., was held or. Mi nday at the offices of the company, Chartered Bank Chambers. Mr. J. M. Sime was in the chair, and the others present were Messrs.415 words
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889 1920-10-08 5 Stock R Par Exchange Par ExchSL Value. Company. Prices, Value. Company. PrieaL Sept. 8. Sept. 2/- Anglo-Malay 39/4% £1 Linggi it 53^ £1 Batu Caves 37/6 2/- London Asiatic 5/3 £1 Bakap Plantns. 27/6889 words
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Advertisement146 1920-10-08 6 S3iV Prepared"; solely from pure Lime Juice and the finest refined sugar. v-x> >. w! tl l v; mN <^3 THE STANDARD FOR PURITY and EXCELLENCE. S8r' Insist on having ROSE'S. ,.,y r A a. yjwy THE CAMDIAH FORD Helds the Singapore Automoblls v Club's official certificate for patrol consumption,146 words
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