The Straits Budget, 15 September 1922
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1922-09-15 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXVI NO. 3370 Singapore, Friday, September 15, 1922 BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES. ESTABLISHED OVER THREE QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.30 words
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Article235 1922-09-15 1 LK.xDERS—c k or Swim J® l.i r.nany and France 1 rue of Nations 1 tiy Million Scheme T Straits Police j* ii.ntcering ..11-12 General L k al and Personal 8 i.aigo Tale from Ipoh I. Coolie’s Tragic Death 2 I ivc Dogs in Singapore 2 lL au r’s Service235 words
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Article2583 1922-09-15 1 i' Ernest Rutherford, who has been j'" i president "of the meeting of the 'h Association to be held in rpool in 192.3, has been CavenProfessor of Experimental Physics Director of the Cavendish Laboratory University of Cambridge since Ho is a New Zealander. He holds high academic2,583 words
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Article1949 1922-09-15 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir,- At a meeting of the Malayan Chamber of Mines, held in London, on duly 20 last, the following niinut on the enclosed menu random drawn un b> M Ernest D.n h, K.C.M.G., Chairman of that Chamber, was1,949 words
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Article159 1922-09-15 2 Strange Tale from Ip o h. Oir Ipeh correspondent wires; An ,v raordinary story wa< told in themaSl -r.d.es court of hf w a w u hy c hin l imy was captured by ban u< t the hills am! held to rails. m f..- th« p lice pr e159 words
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Article181 1922-09-15 2 A’(Htt 1.59 p.m. i*n f, v* 7.’; I n'ciyal i Ail vang coolie w\> f p.' n l Holland Road seriously injure 1 in o* of 1 logs. wax taken t (bn rail Hospital by the mandore who had found I 'i. l> fo. o he181 words
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Article135 1922-09-15 2 Chief Dot ctive Inspector Costello de- .s the thanks of tlu* general public i r his sporting action in iir.pertinat li's i wn expen e, a batch of magniiic.at Alsatian dogs for police wi rk. The :*m n: bility i f the Alsatian i:!\i 1 of135 words
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Article208 1922-09-15 2 O r lYnang correspondent. wnv> > P r e.»n. of the Europeans 1 1 *.i!ksky and i t-nang have not volunteers. in iknang <0 ck-d* 1 M outside me movement and bulb the and C hinese com pun i> s ai** ••*.i\ i.jfni. N. ws front the N. \Y.208 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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555 1922-09-15 3 KCITCU'8 SEHVICE. London, September 6. j> ,i < The impression obtains that Vrciich reply to the British note with to the arrangement of a Graeco-Tuiki-h armistice points out the difficulty ‘f exercising direct pressure on the \neora Government,KCITCU'8 SEHVICE. - 555 words
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Article45 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. w A movement is on foot to ""i 11 an American steamship company a capital of $50,000,000 to build two ■'••■tncally driven liners of 70,000 gross I 1 according to a statement attrii> <0 the chairman of the Shipping ouard.45 words
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414 1922-09-15 3 France and Germany. Is an Entente Between Them Possible London, September 7. Have Franco-Gtrman relations reached lhe turning point This is being seriously asked in view of recent signs of an economic rapprochement in politicoeconomic circles in London and Paris. Berlin is keenly discussing particularly (lie contract for the supply414 words
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Article155 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. New York Unlike previous glider performances, in which air currents were a great factor, the aerial pioneer Curtiss rose from the water after being towed a quarter of a mile by a fast motor boat and remained in the air forty seconds. London, September 7. Enormous155 words
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Article112 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Paris There is an unconfirmed report from Geneva that it has been agreed to increase the number of permanent members of the council of the League of Nations from four to seven, one each being reserved for Scandinavia, the Little Entente and Latin America.112 words
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Article183 1922-09-15 3 London, September 6. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. F. W. Dickinson, Ghief Editor of Reuter’s Agency, at Lewisham cemetery. The Rev. Baron Dickinson, brother of deceased, officiated at the service at St. Stephen’s Church, Lewisham, of which he has recently183 words
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Article69 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. In spite of the Colonial Office committee’s rejection of the scheme recently submitted by the rubber growers for a general restriction of output, British planters contemplate requesting the committee to draft a scheme of compulsory restriction in British areas, leaving the Dutch territories free agents,69 words
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Article57 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Paris A Bukharest message states that three alleged leading conspirators in the Hungarian plot to assassinate the Kings of Rumania and Serbia and a number of the Rumanian, Serbian and Czechoslovakian ministers, have been arrested. It is alleged that they have made full confession.57 words
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Article51 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Berlin The Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association threatens that if the Government persists in its intention to impose the so-called gluttony taxes it will close all the hotels and restaurants affected. It was proposed to tax anything above a certain sum spent on food and51 words
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Article36 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. It is reported from Moscow that the Bolshevists have seized two more British ships at Batum, contending that the vessels belonged to the Soviets and were illegally sold by Wrangel.36 words
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Article38 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Cape Town It is announced that the Government has concluded an agreement with Marconi’s to erect a high power wireless capable of direct communication with Britain and Australia to be completed in eighteen months.38 words
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Article36 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Representatives of the Japanese Government have purchased twelve hackney stallions in England for the purpose of crossing with native mares to produce army horses with plenty of stamina and speed.36 words
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Article62 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. Rio de Janeiro The President of Brazil opened the Centenary Exhibition ami reviewed 80,000 men from foreign naval and military contingents. London, September 7. Sir Ernest Rutherford is appointed President of the British Association meeting to be held at Liverpool in 1028. London, September 7. The62 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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439 1922-09-15 3 Reuter's Service- London, September 8. Smyrna Thousands of refugees and deserters are arriving. The question is becoming grave as practically no steps have been taken regarding sanitation and food supplier It is estimated that homeless refugees exceed 200,000. ManyReuter's Service- - 439 words
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Article53 1922-09-15 3 London, September 8. New York Fourteen steamship lines plying between American, North Atlantic and Far Eastern ports have druwn up a schedule of freights which it is stated is higher than the present rates. It was also agreed to deposit $25,000 each as a guarantee for maintenance of53 words
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Article81 1922-09-15 3 London, September 7. The Post Office announces that in accordance with the Washington Conference decisions the British post offices at Amoy, Canton, Chefoo, Foochow, llankow, Iloihow, Ningpo, Shanghai, Swatow and Tientsin will be withdrawn about November .‘lO. As far as at present arranged, the agency ut81 words
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222 1922-09-15 4 London, September 7. A serious casualty loll of 07 has occurred to a British force in an encounter in Iraq arising from a Turkish inroad. Two hundred Turkish irregulars who had been for some time in the Kurdish hills, moved down to222 words
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Article338 1922-09-15 4 London, September 7. Geneva In the assembly of the League of Nations Viscount Ishii of Japan said the league was developing gradually. They might be proud of the it suits a I rea<(y obtained. Disarmament was one of the most important questions before it. He extolled the338 words
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Article119 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. Sim|a Following a keen debate, the ouneil of State by a large majority rejected without division a motion expressnuy apprehension and disappointment at Mr. Lloyd George’s speech in the House of Commons relative to India’s future This was the result of earnest appeals by119 words
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378 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. Berlin The Belgian reparations delegates are disappointed at the tardiness with which the negotiations are progressing. It was expected that tb Geimans would have prepared a cut and dried scheme 1 whereas so far Herr Hermes has only spoken vaguely378 words
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Article113 1922-09-15 4 London, September 7. I)r. Marion Newbiggin, in a presidential address in the geography section of .he British Association, declared that the •entres of West European civilisation A’ere to-day trembling from shocks .•manating from the East, similarly to he disturbances on the borders in the later Roman Empire. It113 words
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Article39 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. At a meeting of Malayan Plantations, a director, Mr. Welch, proposed a definite scheme for restriction of output of rubber by means of forbidding tapping on a certain number of consecutive days weekly39 words
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Article52 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. The British minesweeping sloop Havant has been sold to Siam as a seagoing training ship. She is undergoing conversion at Southampton. The principal alteration is the conversion of the boilers to oil fuel. The sloop is the first British man-of-war transferred abroad since the52 words
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Article52 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. i Berlin A British squadron has arrived at Danzig to inaugurate direct maritime relations between Britain and Poland. Festivities have been arranged. London, September 8. Copenhagen The Queen of Hollund and Prince Henry have left for Sweden. The visit to the Danish Court was characterised by52 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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826 1922-09-15 4 Reuter's Service. London, September 8. It is pointed out by authoritative circles that the new Turco-Greek military situation will in- no way affect the British Government’s views regarding the general question of peace between the Allies and Turkey.Reuter's Service. - 826 words
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Article238 1922-09-15 4 London, September 8. I Berlin Crowds besieged the Reichs-1 bank for hours, trying to cash Reich*1 bank cheques, but were only able to ge: I a fraction consequent on the scarcity o( I notes and partly due to the noU printers'I strike, also the hoarding of notes bj238 words
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Article151 1922-09-15 4 London, September A The general committee of the tion of Master Cotton Spinners tion considered the question (,t time and decided to take a ballot o spinners of American cotton question of closing down at Saturdays and Mondays. The c° tee will meet on the 19th inst. o151 words
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Article33 1922-09-15 4 London, September v Paris A message from states that according to the Bolshov 1 own figures, executions by the 1 anti-revolutionary organisation (hi* Gheka since December 1917 total on 1,750,000 persons.33 words
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321 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. r Free State’s first national parliaTht i ns opened in Dublin. It unanitM: J piected Professor Michael Hayes uU-> al .j Mr. William Cosgrave l K uhC r The only anti-treaty ite was Laurence Ginnell, the Dail’s 11 V321 words
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Article117 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. Tho Trade Union Congress at Southport i ncluded with the election of the conora! council, the constitution of which is practically unchanged. Many of the leadi j were unopposed. The congress pa.--. a resolution in favour of the rig sti.ition of theatrical employers, demanding the117 words
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Article110 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. I h Hamburg-Amerika liner Hammonia, 1 Inindred miles froni Oporto with a thouSJr <d passengers aboard, has wirelessed Lhat <he is sinking. The Hammonia is a "0 ton vessel, bound from Hamburg to Puerto Mexico. She left Plymouth on ember 4. A Greek steamer110 words
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Article71 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. ri The Legislative Assembly by te.s to 34 passed a resolution of concern at Mr. Lloyd George’s the House of Commons on the '>f India as conflicting with his ls declarations regarding solfnient and the Indianisation of the r\ s< London, September 9. i a There71 words
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Article423 1922-09-15 5 London. September 8. A Washington message states that the Senate has authorised an official investi- gation of the practices employed in marketing cotton. The resolution seeks i to determine whether there is inter- < ference with the law of supply and < demand. London, September 8. Washington:423 words
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Article156 1922-09-15 5 London, September 10. The police of London, Quebec, New V* ik and China are investigating the robbery of £32,000, of which it is alleged the Guaranty Trust Company of New York has been the victim. A cable was received by the Trust’s London offices from New York asking156 words
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Article102 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. Rio de Janeiro The Japanese Minister held a reception in connection with the Centenary Exhibition. The Brazilian authorities, diplomats and foreign naval leaders were present. London, September 10. Rio de Janeiro The first stone of Brazil’s future federal capital has been laid on the central102 words
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Article534 1922-09-15 5 London, September 9. Lima The Minister for Foreign Affairs in a statement says Peru did not send delegates to Geneva and does not intend to send delegates in the future, considering that the League lost its efficacy when the United States decided not to join. London, September534 words
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Article115 1922-09-15 5 London, September 10. Berlin An agreement was signed here to-day by Mr. Leslie Urquhnrt, on behalf of the Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Company, and M. Krassin, on behalf of the Soviet Government, whereby tho former ontains a 00 years’ lease of properties in the Urals and Siberia which the115 words
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Article33 1922-09-15 5 London, September 10. Paris Receiving a deputation of the Federation of Seamen, M. Millernnd announced the abandonment of the seamen’seight, hour day owing to foreign nations’ refusal to follow France’s lead.33 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1002 1922-09-15 5 Reuter’s Service. London, September 11. Anxiety dn the London papers us to the Near East situation is tempered by a note of contidence that the Allies are bound to speedily arrange a common front in their own interests andReuter’s Service. - 1,002 words
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Article205 1922-09-15 6 London, September 11. The failure of the Belgo-German negoliat.i* n has n >i belli laden Uagically in Berlin, partly doubtless owing to the prospect ot an early resumption. Vorwans hop. s that the Reparations Commission w.ll not now automutically enforce its livei: ion, that if Germany failed to205 words
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Article123 1922-09-15 6 l.ondon, September 11. Speak.ng at Edinburgh at the annual conferem* 1 of the Union of Chinese Students in Britain, Mr. Mon, the president, prote-t d at the erroneous idea of Chines* life promulgated by films and novels, in which He* Chinese were depicted as murderers and barbarians,123 words
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Article66 1922-09-15 6 London, September 11. As an outcome of Hr* labour disputes, Gniui'iu and the I nited States have recent Iv placed orders for 300,000 tons of fomi Icy iron in Britain, including 00,000 m Scotland, t’onsequontly Scottish stocks are cleared out and ironmasters arepn*nariiv to relight furnaces.66 words
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Article53 1922-09-15 6 London, September 11. Washington Mrs. Harding’s condition has slightly improved. London, September 11. The Hague The Minister Heer Ysse! y hn< I "cti granted leave of absence ’el n a solution of the t’alem t crisis ■viM go to South Africa and after- !o the Dutch East Indies to53 words
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WEDNESDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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801 1922-09-15 6 Reiter's Skuwce. London, September 12. Any doubt regarding the solidarity of j he Allies in the Near East in face of, he suddenly developed crisis has been leetivcly disposed of by the announcei;v!.t that French and Italian troops haveReiter's Skuwce. - 801 words
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Article140 1922-09-15 6 Lon lon, September 12. The performance of Mr. W. Somerset Maugham’s p.ny East of Suez was nearly proventeil the other night by the objection t the Chin.se actors to being filmed. Shortly after the curtain rose a deputation of Chinese told the management that tiny wer unable to140 words
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Article150 1922-09-15 6 London, September 11. Consideration of the opium taritV wa** resumed by the fifth commissi >n if the Assembly of the League cf Nations. Lord Chelmsford dr.w attention to the marked diminution < f production of harmful drugs and gave interesting figures dealing with the production •<' opium in150 words
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Article55 1922-09-15 6 London, September 12. Striking proof of the revival of the export wool and textile trade is adduced by tiie President of the Bradford Cham* her of Commerce, who says the demand f< r exporting certificates from the Cham* b r to August 31 was double the demand55 words
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Article202 1922-09-15 6 London, September 12. The Hague Herr Ruys de Beerenbrouck has formed a new Cabinet with fleer Karhebeek Minister for Foreign At fairs, Heer Westerveld Ministr for the Navy, Heer Vandyk Minister for War and Heer de Graaf Minister for the Colonies. London, September 12. A protest by the German202 words
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360 1922-09-15 6 TH« Kinfaun, t',',' 11 I that when the Hammonia \Jf t had ~h() passengers and 107 ltro steamer Euclid has landed J at Vigo, the Soldier Prince L, sarviv °n| at Gibraltar and the City of v I an Jc ,i 61l route to360 words
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Article117 1922-09-15 6 London, September 12 Stockholm The King, cordially t using the Queen of Holland at a banquet at the palace, referred to Swedish Dutch solidarity of interests and aspiration." as a reason for affording mutual U p n safeguarding their interests and c ntr;* huting to the maintenance117 words
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Article68 1922-09-15 6 London, Sen’ ml" Washington At the joint cmfovonoe r r Congress an amendment proviibnc 1 Die financing of the Soldiers’ R n’is fr'in the interest on foreign 1 1'’ ''truck out. The bill now trees to ie ;*1( sidenl. London, September 1N’f\v York Several eastern rail"*' 168 words
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Article37 1922-09-15 6 London, September 1In addition to the increase R. A. F. in Mesopotamia the md "•nrrison is being reinforced a- u P^ 1 tionary measure in view of the mi 1,1 situation, by British and Indian tr37 words
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Article17 1922-09-15 6 London. Septer'di” Telegraphic commmuc.otpn Eng’and and Ireland has ceased result of a postal strike.17 words
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THURSDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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561 1922-09-15 7 Kerri;it’s Service London, September 13. Sir James Stevenson presided at a meet- of the rubber committee at the S'lonial Office to consider a resolution of |»<ibber Growers’ Association which favours a restriction scheme provided the voluntary assistance of interests operating t v.Kerri;it’s Service - 561 words
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Article108 1922-09-15 7 London, September 13. A political innovation in India v,ils announced at the Legislative AssentI’ 1 "hen Mr. Innes, an official member to r.uluced the Workmen’s Compensation Me stated that the measure was *'>' <! ia 11 y approved of hy the Brovinoia ''aments, chambers of commerce an<’ i108 words
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786 1922-09-15 7 London, September 13. f lhe English papers emphasise the danger of complications in the Balkans if the Kemalists press extreme claims. It is now practically certain that the Venice Conference will he shelved and no conference is likely until In stilities in Asia Minor786 words
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Article253 1922-09-15 7 London, Septe mber 13. (iene'va A protracted Anglo-French debate on disarmament proposals, at the. time! commission e*f the* League of Nations, i elided in the adoption i*f the* ivsolutiein i asking t!i Disarmament Ceimnnssion to! eontin.’c its investigations and requesting 1 the Council of the League in253 words
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Article193 1922-09-15 7 London, September 12. Washington The Shipping Board lias accepted a hid <f $750,000 dollars for 22*; wcualen vessels built during the war at ,i c st of $300,000,000. Condon, Septembi r 12. Washington It is roughly estimated that the Tariff Bill as agreed to by the joint193 words
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Article64 1922-09-15 7 London, Se*ptemb*-r 12. Brussels Following the* bre*akdown of C Pel* o-Ccriinii n< '*-otiations with Berlin 11... p,.i -i ill Minister for Foreign AlTair notified the* German f’hnrge* d’Atfaires that Government had de-'-i'led to claim thn rmany guarantee tin* tre-nsurv bond fir the September and O-tober reparati« i. glim-nt64 words
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Article99 1922-09-15 7 London, September 13. The postal strike is now general throughout the south and west of Ireland. The Government is trying to maintain a restricted service, but residents of Dublin are practically without letters and telegrams and the telephones are out of action. The conditions are even worse in the99 words
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Article83 1922-09-15 7 I .on Ion, S> pt ember 12. A nit .'.sage from Cape Town states that thi* steam* r Bantu, hound from America to the Far East, went ashore in a fog on Ribbon Island, hut got otr with assistance. She sustained damage and two holds are leaking. I.ondon,83 words
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Article147 1922-09-15 7 London, September 12 Lord NonlielifTe’s pors nal estate is provisionally valued at £2,000,000. The lawyers explain that this does not mean the total value will not be double. London, September 12It is officially denied that the military garrison in Mesopotamia is being reinforced. London, September 12 Mr. Urquhart told147 words
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Article213 1922-09-15 7 A statement given out at marine headquarters at Manila recently sets forth various reasons for the stagnation of Philippine shipping conditions, among which are the age of the present vessels used in the coastwise trade, the high rate of brokerage charges, the high percentage of insurance213 words
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Article52 1922-09-15 7 G. E. B - G. E. B. Just a liltie dreaming Through the early hours I.amis of make-believing Curpetted with flowers. Then flu* pul ing effort Mingled hopes and fears Burning of life’s travail Bitterness of tears. Just a little dreaming In the waning livht Then a doer that doses, Echoing through52 words
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2965 1922-09-15 8 A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Monday afternoon. H. E. the Ollitvr Administering the Government (Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G.J presided, and the others present w re:—11. E. the General Officer Commanding (MajorGeneral Sir Neill Malcolm, K.G.B.,2,965 words
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238 1922-09-15 8 On the afternoon of 7th inst., Mr. F. Bourne, the City Coroner, held an enquiry into the circumstances aturiing the death of the late Mr. Ii. E. formerly Sanitary Inspector of the Municipality, through suicide at his own residence in238 words
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Article163 1922-09-15 8 The F.M.S. Government Gazette contains the text of a hill about to bo 'n troduced in the Federal Council the object of which is to provide the machinery for i valuation of land and to determine the uses to be made of such valuation.163 words
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Article74 1922-09-15 9 Wm c tra its Times is not responsible foi 1 .‘ions of its correspondents. Corre HI t s should beat in mind that letters H sp 1 l,o short and to the point. Long epistles are li ible to be rejected o, ra: cut down. Correspondents mus> t their74 words
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Article470 1922-09-15 9 I I-,, ihe Editor of the Straits Times. I I would refer Q.E.D.” to a v| U dy of the report of the Malacca ■I u on Income Tax. .i,i not speak in favour of the ra- i. of this tax, but merely informed t t470 words
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Article247 1922-09-15 9 ly the Editor of the Straits Time#. Sir,—In your paper of the 1st instant, d 1 Biaddel! was reported to have made d the Income Tax meeting the following •t Moment We know any number of rich men who pay no income tax or very little.247 words
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Article395 1922-09-15 9 1 Editor of the Straits Times. right thinking men will •""ntloss agree with the ideas express- U J y, R th. above subject in your leader of the It h instant. Unfortunately it is rather apparent that volunteering is *ot catching on to the extent that necessity calls for.395 words
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Article150 1922-09-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Sometime ago in your leader .you expressed the corruptabilities of the police force but if careful investigations are made they are insignificant if compared to the illegal gratifications practised at the Municipality, especially in the Sanitary and Licensing departments. With the150 words
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Article110 1922-09-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—What I consider dangerous sport j s that indulged in last night at about nine* o’clock by some person or persons at rear of (Govt.) Bungalow nearest the Guard House. To all appearances it was a case of “Flying Fox” shooting and110 words
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Article639 1922-09-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —You made out your case handsomely correct under the undisputed heading Government by Ostentation and Mr. Maephail has now unwittingly and unbiassedly given it Ins support by his question in para 6 of h* letter, viz Has there been any639 words
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Article312 1922-09-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Some few weeks ago, a letter in your paper, under the above heading, asked if it is a fact that the Government terrace houses near Grove Road have cost over $30,000 each to build and sundry other questions. Will not one312 words
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Article100 1922-09-15 9 Y'<* iPe Editor of the Straits Times. Su*,— May I suggest that all bullockcart owners be asked to have the wheel# of their inrts fitted with solid tyres. If this wi re done, our roads would not wear out so quickly. I have no doubt that the local100 words
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Article169 1922-09-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Mr. IIoo«l Kiat’s circular letter to all firms suggesting the reduet ion of wholesale salaries is indeed very welcome, but on the other hand is a groat hardship to the employees, as it merely serves as an advantage to employers to169 words
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474 1922-09-15 9 At the conclusion of the enquiry held on the 7th insl., by thi- City Corner, Mr. F.(I. Bourne, into the circumstances attending (lie death of the late Mr. J.11.K. Waring on Saturday last, his worship found that Ihe474 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1185 1922-09-15 10 -Straits Times, September 8. We have been asked whether any official intimation has been received from the Secretary of State to the effect that negotiations with the Dutch Government on the question of rubber restriction have collapsed. We are not in a position to answer that question,-Straits Times, September 8. - 1,185 words
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Article1124 1922-09-15 10 -Strait, Time,, September A The Germans and the French, like the Irish and ihe English, are bound by a geographical chain that is much too strong to he broken. They may hate each other as much as they please, hut they cannot pitch their respective camps a-Strait, Time,, September — * • A - 1,124 words
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Article1102 1922-09-15 10 twith force.—Straits' Timon, -v 11. It would be as unfair to <U rt ,i League of Nations as a hopeless h t th sa v that it has realised th,. wore formed at its formati .r,. ,h really existed as the thing jt\. n n Ver totwith force.—Straits' Timon, – -v 11. - 1,102 words
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Article1086 1922-09-15 11 —Straits Times, September 12. IVr ;nted yesterday the full text of the pi po>a!s laid before rubber interests in I. n. and referred to recently in a ficuti telegram. As far as we can gather, the me has been referred back for fuller information, and we must—Straits Times, September 12. - 1,086 words
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Article1134 1922-09-15 11 (Ik* force* in firm*.- Straits Tinv s, September l!t. Among the many reports upon the activities of Government departments compiled year by year by the heads for the time being of those departments, none is of more public interest than that in which the Inspector-General of Police• (Ik* force* in firm*.- Straits Tinv s, September l!t. - 1,134 words
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Article1089 1922-09-15 11 Straits Times, September 14. We make no excuse for returning to a subject on which we had something to say only a few days ago. There are still other thing* to he said. We referred previously, in our wrath perhaps, to pampered lap dogs who found time to goStraits Times, September 14. - 1,089 words
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Article130 1922-09-15 12 On August 2‘J, a court order was granted ny Judge Harvey at Manila authorising the turnover of all money and properties comprising the estate of the late Carmen 11 Almeida, to B. E. Johannes, husband or the deceased, and administrator of her estate, appointed by the court130 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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1098 1922-09-15 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 7. l The rain which came d <\vn during the early afternoon to-du*« spoilt the exhibit! n doubles match between Kleinman and Oliver and Dr. Kong and Gob Ming of Perak. The1,098 words
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Article243 1922-09-15 12 We have received a letter from Mr. L. E. Gaunt, whose presentation of a cup last year led to the inauguration of the Malayan lawn tennis championship which has proved such a signal success. If the various clubs in the Straits and F.M.S. agree,243 words
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Article499 1922-09-15 12 A start was made with the S.C.C autumn lawn tennis tournament on Monday. Results were as follows D Singles. Roberts beat Gregg, 6—1, 6—1. Zollikofor beat Watson, 6—0, 6—1. Ablitt beat McIntyre, 7—5, 6 4. Buthlay beat Buchanan, 6—0, 6 2. Gordon beat Rumney, 6—0499 words
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Article1058 1922-09-15 12 8. F. A. Cup Arrangements. I The S. F. A. cup match R. G. A. tfl S. C. F. A. I. has, on the application rffl the R. G. A., been postponed, and d now fixed fur Wednesday, tin- 20th ;nAH The S. F. A. committee mcetaj arranged for1,058 words
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Article154 1922-09-15 13 C-t and interesting pme of hockey :ed on Friday between the S.R.C. •> Company H.K.S.R.G.A. The ,l first half was very fast, and attacked in turn, with the h oie in the picture. J. de Souza 1 '‘-ry pood opportunity of scortln ball rebounded from one of jcks, and154 words
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Article1370 1922-09-15 13 Uoy Smith Again Champion. i he final of the one mile handicap an 1 heats in the 120 yards hurdles and lf>0 yards handicap of the S.C.C. sports were run off on Sept. 7. There were only #ix starters in the mile, which was won b>1,370 words
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Article349 1922-09-15 13 Our Penang correspondent wires Despite the inclement weather, with rain pouring down at intervals, at times very heavily, the Penang Polo Club Gymkhana h»*ld on Saturday was very succes.'ful and reflected considerable credit on the committee, especially on Mr. Bulford, the hon. secretary. There was a large attendance.349 words
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Article403 1922-09-15 13 The second race for the Vice Commodore’s lbl!) Cup was sailed for on Sunday morning in a nice breeze. Nnii* boala started and it was the first appearance of the Lucy (No. 20). A very good start was made and the Kathleen, («ciirudc and Muigaivt II403 words
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Article170 1922-09-15 13 I he 100 yards cluh championship race was swum off at the Swimming Club on Sunday. Three entered W. P-nriee, champion for two years, Watson and V. A. Burton and, as anticipated, it was a very close and interesting race. The three kept together until about twenty yards170 words
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Article119 1922-09-15 13 At a committee meeting of the Singapore Knot hall Association on Monday a financial statement was presented sh wing that last year’s iloht had hoon wiped oul and assets exceeded liabilities hy about *200. In view of the greater volume of ecretarial work the separate119 words
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Article444 1922-09-15 14 Result of 30 Yards Competition The following is the result, in order of merit, in the Command 30 yds. rule competition which was held during August. Arrangements for the presentation or the (’Up will he notified in due course. The first two figures are the scores »n snap: hooting444 words
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Article305 1922-09-15 14 Tlie following were the scores in the! Singapore Golf Club mixed foursomes competition hirst K- uml. -Mr. and Mrs. WolIV w.o. Miss Newton and Talma; Mrs. In grant' and llendr w.o. Mr. and Mrs. Sproule I Miss Law and Slocks beat Mr. and Mrs. Dunn I and Mrs. Saunders305 words
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Article193 1922-09-15 14 Thirty-three to one Chance Wins. A Router wire of the 13th inst gives the result of the St. Legvr as follows:— L Royal Lancer. 2. Silurian. 3. Ceylonese. Twenty-four ran. Won by two lengths same distance between second and third! Betting: 55. to 1 Royal Lancer, 100193 words
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Article330 1922-09-15 14 E. Roots’ Decisive Win. A new star has come into the local boxing firmament. At the Theatre Royal on the 7th inst., in the chief bout of the Stadium Boxing Syndicate’s promotion, E. Roots, 9.9, knocked out H. Milne, 9.10, in the first round of what was to have330 words
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Article45 1922-09-15 14 V wire of the 4th inst. states:— A Prcmierland to-day Kid Lewis, r.tish Empire middleweight champion •it Marcel Thcmas, ex-champi* n rf ranee, in a fifteen rounds ccntesi. Tn 're nchn all’s seconds threw in the spong alter the fourth round.45 words
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Article132 1922-09-15 14 I poll Tin Dredging.—270 piculs. Pahang Consolidated.—5,452 piculs. Murai Tin Ltd.—565 piculs. Manibau Tin Ltd—Hours run 485, cubic yards treated 55,500, total piculs 250. Dredge st oped on August 9 for boiler cleaning and from August 25 to September 2 for repairs to Main Bucket engine. Renong132 words
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Article75 1922-09-15 14 Our Penang correspondent reports the ,l> on the 7th inst., of Mrs. Liston, the v.iie of Dr. Prosper Liston of Penang. The deceased died suddenly from a clot of mmul on the brain. The late Mrs. 1 iston was a well known figure in social •ircles75 words
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Article783 1922-09-15 14 Weekly Report of Singapore Firms Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report liwie has* been a marked increase ir, ,n .-.n ss in our I.oeal Share Market during ,h week usv.Lr uvi v. with Industrials and 1. an ...;a.n being the clikf features Dwing to tin- r. (Lmplion783 words
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Article70 1922-09-15 14 riio Huron, which arrived in Sinpaporc frnm I'romantic a few days hack took as "ossenoers from Fremantle to Broome a r Tf* I>nrty °f American scientists in* 1 experts from the Lick Observe- rv, who nr<> taking a share in th > ohse* 1 vations70 words
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618 1922-09-15 14 The preliminary enquire v \i 9tf third magistrate, in,,’, %”> "*«J falsiiieation of ate unis N. Mamat, late duct d P.C.Jl.O.'s office, caa,„ la" 1 on Friday Major Whitley o appeared for the Crown -nu\ Campbell for the a crust'd r618 words
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Article183 1922-09-15 14 A tin** specimen of a tiger is 0T XI Tin* Taxerdermists, 1)1, TarA r :na.c.rin" 8 ft. in length. il airvi•Jure ii", »u\-it Timab district, ?tfi v sorted that they suv.- carrying away two pips. A Malay tr named Tan, by Chak, brother *f 1183 words
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1765 1922-09-15 15 Bowing to the indisposition of Mr. Jus-^ kuiuvtt-Linnard, who was to preside Bvcr the fifth assizes for the Settlement K Singapore on Tuesday the acting Chief Bustu-s. the Hon. Mr. P. J. Sproule, eomBienud the session on Tuesday. V lo.dshtp took his1,765 words
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871 1922-09-15 15 PRISON WARDER CHARGED. A Boy’s Story Under the Fire Of Cross Examination. I he case was continued before Mr. David, District Judge and First Magistrate, on Saturday in which W. Mount ford, warder of the Singapore prison, stands charged with illegally conttiung one Ah Pai for the purpose ot' extortion,871 words
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Article321 1922-09-15 15 Tht* forth, r examination in bankruptcy 1 Mr. 11. .1. A. liolin formerly mnnaging direct or of bar lin stern Film Services Ltd. was resumed before the acting Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. I*. J. Sproule, on Moi>duy. ihe bankrupt, questioned in regard to his statement of affairs,321 words
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Article302 1922-09-15 15 Wh«*n II.K. thi* General Officer C'im. manding the Troops, Malaya, was in I ‘‘fian.'f and attended Hold operations of K 1 *i* uc V* luntcors, ho expressed the •*»ne that many more would join the Volunteers, and he addressed himself particularly to the considerable number ;-f vo'im.r302 words
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Article115 1922-09-15 15 A smart, arrest was effected hy detoc’ive Inspector Phear i n Wcdrie da;. f a fliine.se, named Ang Ah Kow, who is charged with having committed piracy on the high sens about a month ago. I* appears that a sailing junk was proceeding from Singapore to the115 words
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852 1922-09-15 16 The tenth ordinary general meeting of the Ting Kil Mines,, Ltd. was held on Monday at the registered offices uf the 'ii.j/uny, Battery Road. Mr. J. E. Elias j resid' d and others present were Messrs. I*. Piumnicr and T. E.852 words
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497 1922-09-15 16 Details are admittedly somewhat hazy (writ, s the representative who had been .specially selected to attend), but lbimpression remains that the fancy dres* bail and carnival in aid of the Ex-Ser-vice Association Benevolent hum! at the Memorial Lull on Saturday night wa*. a497 words
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Article73 1922-09-15 16 Wo art* indebted to the Registrar of Imports and Exports, Singapore, for the following early compartive returns of imports and exports for the months of July and August, 1922 The total value of Foreign Imports of Merchandise into British Malnvn during August 1922 $3$,101,492 July 192273 words
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Article104 1922-09-15 16 A fatality occurred in the inner harbour about 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday. A sampan, steered by a Chinese, was proceeding 10 a steamer with some baskets of fish, and was just coming round the bows of a steamer when the Harbour Board’s steam launch Chuba104 words
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Article50 1922-09-15 16 A murder took place in the P.W.D coolie quartern, Upper Serangoon Road *n I* rulay night in which a Tamil, named Nadosan, stabbed his wife to death, in•liciinsr wounds in the neck, shoulder and uark. The map was produced before Mr. iiull on Saturday and remanded.50 words
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248 1922-09-15 16 A copy has been sent us of the pro- iam me of the Malay States Volunteer k giment Battalion Rifle Association’s nnual prize rieol ng to be held at Seremau on October 7 and 8 next, and it may248 words
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Article79 1922-09-15 16 Mr. Charles W. Blythe, an Englishman who is making an adventurous journey on foot from Singapore to Calais, for London, is at present in Rangoon, says the Rangoon Gazette. He arrived here on Tuesday night, having walked from Hlegu the same day. Mr. Blythe, who79 words
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Article123 1922-09-15 16 AERIA- At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on September 9, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Aeria, a son. Penang and F.M.S papers please cop}’. UlEAM.—On September 11, 1922, at 4S8, Geylang Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs* Cheam Kim Hooi, a daughter. 1 DEMA.—On September 10, 1922, at123 words
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Article31 1922-09-15 16 I he engagement is announced and the marriage will take place shortly of Dr N Mootatamby of Johore, to *Nagaratnam', eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Ariacuttv of faiping.31 words
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Article38 1922-09-15 16 FOI*E—HANSON.—At St. Mark's Church, Scremban, on September 12, 1922, by the S vf o A n Stru ne Rupert Henry Pope, f.Al.S. Railways, Kuala Lumpur, to Dorothv only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. h! Hanson, Seremban.38 words
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Article61 1922-09-15 16 TE ,a SE ,'S? HN r~.? E ?OUZA.-On September 14, 18J7, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, by the Right Reverend Dr. Fee, Bishop of Malacca, Reginald, only son ot Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tessensohn ot Singapore, to Annie Elizabeth, eldest dauguter of Mrs. Josephine de61 words
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Article149 1922-09-15 16 exchange Singapore, September u 'On London, Bank 4 m/s Demand 2 (j Private 3 ms. credits 2/3 29/32 On New York Demand 2 4 1/4 Private 5i^ On France Bank o.;\ On India, Bank T.T. 625 On Hongkong, Bank d/d iu l:?! i On Shanghai, Bank d/d149 words
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Article435 1922-09-15 16 mining. Singapore, September 14. Issue. \«1. Pd. Buyers. Setlen. 1 1 Ayer Wen* 1.00 1 1 Hitam Tii e.% 1.05 1 1 Jclantoh 0.35 0.45 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.45 IT £1 Kam. Kamunt. 1.1 i.O 1.13.0 U. 10 10 kinta Assoc. 4.00 5.00 o 5435 words
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Advertisement86 1922-09-15 16 NOTICE All communications far both the Straits rimes and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the Lnited Kingdom and foreign countries is S->4 a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary78 1922-09-15 16 DEATHS BENTLEY,-—On September 8, 1922, ut the General Hospital, Singapore, Maude Evelyn Co C L°td Bentley of Mc88rs Robinson MONTKIRO,—On September 1922, nt 8 40 p m., nt his residence No. 33. Unco Course Roud, be ti w .uuiueiiu, age 43 years, tae beloved husband of Mrs. Isabella Monteiro Alt.78 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article75 1922-09-15 1 (Jtiurat— Singapore Rubber Auctions 1 Fight for Rubber 2 Kstate Conditions in Johore 2 Rubber Position 3 A Bogus Rubber Dealer 3 British Malaya 4 August Rubber Returns 4 Reducing Costs 4 Correspondence— Indian Immigration Act 3 Planting Industry Slackness 3 \Yw Products and Initiative 3 The Dutch and75 words
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457 1922-09-15 1 ’Y\w following is the report of the d:rtvt<-i- to be presented at the annual meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rubber 1 I d., on Monday V"ur directors beg to submit a duly :.uditid statement of accounts for the !v. months ended June457 words
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998 1922-09-15 1 An extraordinary general meeting of members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held in the Exchange Room on Monday to discuss th? following resolution passed by the Committee on August 21, 1922 That in the opinion of Your998 words
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Article637 1922-09-15 1 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, September 7. A quiet tone prevailed at the auctions on Wednesday and prices for most grades were a shade lower. A few lots of standard sheet were sold at 23 to 23'4 cents (in cases) but the hulk of this grade637 words
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2743 1922-09-15 2 Is it possible for the Rubber Industry to recover real solvency without some drastic action being taken Real solvency means an equipoise between product! n and consumption, and this year according to the Stevenson Committee,2,743 words
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Article161 1922-09-15 2 The Johore Government Gazette. I Jished on the fith instant, contain' minutes of a meeting of the State held on June 27 last, at wim 1 Bradbery asked the following ‘l 110 of which he had given notice n ,i Government please inform the whether or161 words
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527 1922-09-15 3 f, slowing is the text of the scheme Hoinly reported by Reuter:— K following plan f° r co-operation t;ie I’iantution Rubber Industry American financial interests is sub- Kaob. r Plantations, Ltd., to be ■f. ril > V il, registered in London, with527 words
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Article121 1922-09-15 3 ,r Ipoh correspondent wires:—Ini n g disclosures are being made in ;i( M d trial at the Ipoh Supreme t in which, two prominent Chmeu h. ivi;• firms of Singapore, al e’e 1 w<no defrauded of $18,000 by a *";!>!>» r dealer ef Batu Gajah. T121 words
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Article73 1922-09-15 3 1 lie Straits Times is n q ivuponjibli* f\u the ipua n.> oi ito corr i.au ,i v (Jorr* spoiulr:..: .-Mould boar *n mi ad that letter must be short and to th point. Long tumbling epistles are liable to be rejected ot i uthlesslj cut down. Correspondents must73 words
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Article344 1922-09-15 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In answer to Recruiter's" letter, dated September 2 in connection with some remarks made by me on the above subject at a meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association held on the 27th ultimo. 1 have carefully read over the344 words
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Article727 1922-09-15 3 Ym th.- Editor of the Sir iis Times. Sir.—A few months ago wrote an article for the Press headed Where tlu* Agricultural Department have fuiled and where they might succeed". Since it was publish 'd I am satisfied hut the suggis;i* i nude have received tie* very727 words
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Article435 1922-09-15 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I agree with MY. M. J. Kennawny •at it is eminently desirable, in view of i pre ent uncertainty in regard to the i\M re welfare if the rubber industry, that 1 ;li ovi rnm* nt anil planters435 words
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Article102 1922-09-15 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Regarding *l"’ proposal of Colo f;j• j restriction without the Dutch, i r anprme 1, ha the It/i.A. or tic 1 t.even < conruiit e any idea or proposal t nreven’ Me* f’ut h C !on*es rubber coming102 words
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Article195 1922-09-15 3 Dear Paul, You are deaf, I know, »o excuse this shouting. Listen. 1 am in bad health and doctor says it is Rubber-itis. Suspect nr is bluiling. From health point of view I tramped to the Great Meeting to support Retrenchment, because Government takes absolutely no195 words
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557 1922-09-15 3 Mr. J. S. M. Rennie, formerly of hiiiKHpori 1 sends tlu* following letter to 'i ho .Timis I was naturally very interested in the omimiits in your 1 ’ity Notes unent the agreement concluded between the AngloDutch Pluntns. and the General Rubber Company557 words
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173 1922-09-15 4 The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent us the following statement of the quantity and value of rubber expend from British Malaya during August. vs >2 The figures, which are in centals of 100 lbs., represent total173 words
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Article473 1922-09-15 4 \ng|(»-Sumatra. 65,000 lbs. Asahan.— 56,200 lbs. Ayer Molek. 17,979. Anglo-Malay. 116,367 lbs. Allenby. 21,436 lbs. Anglo-Johore.—27,488 lbs. Bukit Timah. —14,305 lbs. Buioh Kasap.—16,062 lbs. Brusch Tin and Rubber. —18,200 lbs. Bukit I’along.—13,533 lbs. Batu Tiga < Selangor). 58,700 lbs. Broom R. P. Ltd, —40,008 lbs. Bikani. -26,000473 words
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Article242 1922-09-15 4 Big Rubber Companies cut producing c sis. kc< immies eltected may have important bearing < n Future Prices.” Such is the heading given by New York Journal of Commerce to the following telegram :—London, July 7.—The Bukit Cloh and Bahru Selangor rubber companies have declared dividends of 31242 words
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345 1922-09-15 4 Stock p ar Exchange Par Stock Value. Company. Prices. Value. Company. x a: p^H August 16. il Anglo-Malay 14/ £1 Lumut 16. tl Ayer Kuning 80/ 2/ London Asiatic tl Bakap Plantation* 10/ £1 Malacca Plantns. ;i Banteng (Selangor) 20/ 2/ Merlimau tl Batu345 words
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697 1922-09-15 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Pair Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall per Company Co. Evatt. September 14. September li 1,250,000 1 Allenby New ($1) 0.45 0.0’* 0.15 0.55 120,000 1 nil year 30-9-21 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.20 C4G.414 2 5 p.c. for697 words
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Advertisement126 1922-09-15 5 NIER’S NY8EMQUE MIXTURE (POE LADIES) WASTE NO TIME es ted and Preyed for Years. uly you notiee nap disorder of tho uke Feurnta*'* Hjr*unique Mixture. Qoiekly remores >11 suffering. g noining to equsl it. Anything «o Wide*,? Known. It is Juatlj Storied as tho RBMEDX IN THE WOBLD. rg you126 words
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Advertisement23 1922-09-15 5 PHOTOS Of /stresses, Beauties, Studies, Drawing's. Great choice and variety. State wishes dearly end write to Mr. Gennert, Calle Cuyas, Sarria Barcelona, Spain.23 words
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Advertisement25 1922-09-15 5 CASH SALE SCMBLM PUS 10 in. by 7 in. 160 SHEETS FOR 20 CENTS ,7 1 Postage 14 cents each extra. Apply MANAGER, STRAITS TIMES25 words
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Advertisement136 1922-09-15 6 ■Jt $1,000 WEARNE BROS. Ltd ENGINEERS BOAT BUILDERS V 20 H P. Ford Marine Engines Complete with Propellor, Shaft and Coupling, Water and Oil Pumps and Reverse gear. Gray Marine Engines Complete with Propellor, Shaft and Couplings, Salt water outfit, Oil pump, Magneto, Controls and Reverse gear. 3 H.F. Single136 words
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