The Straits Budget, 9 May 1924
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section31 1924-05-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY] No. :U56 Singapore, Friday, May 9, 1924 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.31 words
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Article209 1924-05-09 1 REAPERS— Of Snipping Policy Ireland** Late>t risi. 10.11 Kn-her Restriction ,u J! -f M»Uy» }J Tin Ki’-ht t*> Du 3* n r;l, 2 Local and Personal K, iter Telegrams A Penang Tragedy Aveitid Cheaper Postage KMS Mining Year Book World Flight Attempt 2 Danish Travellers mit 4 Fire in209 words
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Article3952 1924-05-09 1 ’liiv pariy who tiirurod in tho shootinc 1 at t ic office of the Chinese paper •’■'a: M:,. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Uu. c .iq Hie other morning, are Chi- ‘ion Taiwan and at.first, it is said t d to take the people in th« Vi l3,952 words
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655 1924-05-09 2 Two Chinese named Chew Yew Chee Ah Ngow were charged with arm!!! .gang robbery, and there was a f ur i charge of attempted murder against first accused. Both pleaded nut gruilt v The Deputy Public Prosecutor (M r N H. P.655 words
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Article125 1924-05-09 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 5 A m;. tterious murder was discovered by a ’nines? kebun at the mile Dam ansara Hoad on Saturday afternoon While walking; along an estate he sav» ft human hand from near the wrist protruding out of the ground.125 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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219 1924-05-09 3 May D ay Demonstrations. Disorderly Scenes in European Capitals. UKL’I I R lM.K*a«\M- J I Loudon, May 1. thousand people went in proces- iaiu to Hyde Park to attend K' iL .'national Labour May l>ay demonR‘‘. Ml, The proceedings were most orBh' r V t j, .it* in Par is[ UKL’I I R lM.K*a«\M- J - 219 words
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Article120 1924-05-09 3 London, May l. Washington The Senate approved wi'ium a di'M tiling vote and w’ith little the Naval Appropriation Bill providing for a total expenditure of $27 A,O'>".'*00. an increase of $700,000 mv. ihe >um approved by the House of Representatives. The Senate, like the Kepvocrtatives. voted a rider120 words
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Article123 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. I Hague Replying to a question l»y i Liberal deputy regarding the Netherlands alleged change of attitude towards Russia, the Foreign Minister explained '.Hat the recent Russo-Dutch negotiations tor conclusion of a commercial treaty wi-’v broken off because Russia insisted •but complete recognition123 words
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Article82 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. A’.anta ity Further accounts of the M’nadnes which sw’epl the south-eastern a '.low that f»0 people were killed |l r Many are missing and injured. In j *-<*rolina alone ID or 20 were killed. Alabama and Georgia three were killed w injured. The path82 words
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Article50 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. •Iw’i'.utnj, Mr. Bruce in a speech with Mr. Thomas’s statement Gie Imperial Preference pro- al( Australia was now faced with I 1 'dy for action, adding that it in view of the decision of the i Government that Australis J k to markets outside Britain.50 words
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229 1924-05-09 3 London. May 1. Refeiring to the "growing Franco.Japanese entente,” the diplomatic correspondent of tlu Daily Telegraph mentions Lie report that the Governor(iceta of Indo-China on his coming vi .i to Japan intend- to negotiate an agf cement ioi large scale admission of229 words
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Article84 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. CViutta: An extraordinary tiagv.ly .».*euriod on the arrival of th I. earner Talma Hum Honukoii.. An Indian descended into the hold and faded to leappear. Fouith OllWi Clayton went to invest igat- and also diel not return. A second Ineiiati elid likewise. Second Officer84 words
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Article64 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. Ju-t before a meeting in Kentish Town under Liberal auspices in support of free speech was timed to begin, two charabancs drove up filled with sturdy young men. wearing badges inscribed with a large F." The leader explained, “We are members of64 words
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Article32 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. Vice-Admiral Sir Allan Everett habeen appointed Gommander-in-Chief of the China station in succession to Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson. He will assume command about November 7.32 words
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Article28 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. Hamburg The German steamer Falkenhorst, leaving port, collided with the Altai Maru. The latter’s plates were damaged. The former proceeded with damage unknown.28 words
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Article37 1924-05-09 3 London. May 2. Halifax, Nova Scotia Customs officers have seized the British steamer Wykeregis with a carg'o of liquor, following the arrest of the ship’s boatswain, who brought ashore four bottles of brandy.37 words
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Article72 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. Moscow Malaria is raging in many districts of Odessa province. London, May 2. Paris The lists of candidates for the coming elections comprise 2,7f>4 names. London, May 1. Moscow’ Two million tons of crude nil have been produced in Baku during the past six months. London,72 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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220 1924-05-09 3 I UMj1 hit i KLfct.UAM.J London, May 2. Outlining the Conservative policy at the Primrose League celebration in the* Albert Hall, Mr. Baldwin referred to the prelerence proposals adopted by the Imperial Economic Conference and said if the Dominions think we areI UMj1 hit i KLfct.UAM.J - 220 words
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Article266 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. Washington It is reported from Ahaska that there is anxiety regarding the whereabouts of Major Martin, leader of the world flight, who was detained at Chignik by severe weather and 100 pounds of ice which had accumulated. Ma.or Martin left on his machine to266 words
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Article51 1924-05-09 3 London, May 1. Importance is attached to the meeting to be held at Chequers to-morrow between Mr. MacDonald, M. Theunis and M. Hymans on reparations and allied subjects, especially the views of the Belgians. The latter have already conferred with M. Poincare. Afterwards they will meet Signor Mussolini at51 words
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Article45 1924-05-09 3 London, xMay 2. Amsterdam Speaking at a Labour Day meeting yesterday the Socialist leader, Troclstra, paid tribute to Mr. Ramsay MacDonald’s pacifist policy which he said was exemplified by the abandonment of the Singapore Nava Rase and contributed to th-e disarmament idea.45 words
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336 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. Tlu* litst evidence afforded of a divergence ot opinion among Lno individual members oi the political parties w.i> ori me subject of proportional representation. During the second reading debate n the House of (ominous on a bill seck..*g to apply336 words
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Article194 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. The Government’s action regarding the Proportional Representation Rill has rekindled Liberal resentment at the Government's treatment of the Liberal party, which threatened to become acute until Mr. Snowden’s budget apparently healed the differences. A recent meeting of the Liberal party decided on an intensive campaign194 words
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Article94 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. Paris With the approach of the elec tions the campaign is waxing ever hotte: daily. Acts of violence occurred at election meetings in Pari- and t tin r large cities. 1VI. Andre Tardius was attacked several times. A Radical youth assaulted Prince Murat at Cahors.94 words
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Article80 1924-05-09 3 London, May 2. The Ulster Government have prepared an order for the mobilisation of special constabulary at Armagh. The order has not yet been issued pending an opinion on the legality of the action. This is significant in view of Sir James Craig's declaration in Ijondon yesterday that80 words
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118 1924-05-09 4 London, May 2. Moscow May Day was a genera! holiday throughout Russia. A trad union procession marched past Lenin’tomb in Moscow in the presence of RykofT and Kalinin. The whole city was decorated with red Hags and banners. It is reported118 words
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Article86 1924-05-09 4 London, Muy f>. Berlin The first election results announced late in the evening do not indi-«;-.te how the general voting went. Eighty five por cent, of the electorate polled in o.me districts, huge crowds parading the streets. Thousands assembled at points where returns were thrown on the screen.86 words
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Article56 1924-05-09 4 London, May 2. Rome: The assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture opened in the presence of the King ami Cabinet Ministers. Delegates have assembled from seventy states. Signor Mussolini in a speech of welcome said he wished the Institute prosperity and hoped it would beneficially atTect the56 words
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Article43 1924-05-09 4 London, May 2. The Federation of British Aircraft Workers state that a meeting of Ihe men’s committee and an official of Imperial Airways, Limited, resulted in a satisfactory settlement of the air strike. The men will resume work on Monday.43 words
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Article35 1924-05-09 4 London, May 2. New York. The Washington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce states that Japan will probably seek to float another loan in the United States next year, probably of $150,000.000.35 words
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Article25 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Washington Both houses having adopted the conference report on the Soldiers’ Bonus Bill, the measure now goes to the President.25 words
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Article36 1924-05-09 4 London. May 2. Washington The Government has placed an embargo on shipment of arms to Cuba at the request of the Cuban Government, owing to the conditions of violence existing there.36 words
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Article33 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Washington The United States Commissioner reports that peace now obtains in Honduras, where a peace conference resulted in the appointment of General Vivcnti Tosta as provisional president.33 words
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Article37 1924-05-09 4 London, May 2. Atlanta The death roll from the recent tornado in the south-eastern states is lid, while many are seriously injured and hundreds are homeless. The damage is estimated at over $10,000,000.37 words
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Article37 1924-05-09 4 London, May 4. Sir hdward Klgar has been appointee Master ~f the King’s Musick in succes ion to the late Sir Walter Parratt. London, May d. Stockholm The Swedo-Russian com rnercial treaty has passed both houses.37 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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Article190 1924-05-09 4 fKfclihU ItW.UKAM.J London, May 4. Berlin The Soviet Ambassador has closed his offices and departed for Moscow, following the action of the German police in raiding the headquarters of the Russian Commercial Delegation and arresting eight employees. 1 hefKfclihU ItW.UKAM.J - 190 words
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Article193 1924-05-09 4 London, May 4. Berlin The German version of the Soviet raid affair alleges that a German Communist prisoner induced the police escort to allow him to visit the Russian office where he escaped with the connivance of Russian employees. The German Government protested to the Russian Embassy193 words
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Article95 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Peshawar The opposition of the tribes of the Kohat region has been roused by certain reforms of the Amir of Afghanistan, which are considered to interfere with Mohammedan law. An outbreak of hostilities occurred at Khost, where Mangalladram tribal forces ambushed an Afghan regiment95 words
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Article67 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Washington Both Houses having adopted the conference report on the Soldiers’ Bonus Bill, the measure now goes to the President of the United States. London, May 3. Washington President Coolidge, vetoing the increased Soldiers’ Bonus Bill, says he favours reduction of taxation, which67 words
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Article42 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Pans A message from Moscow state-; that the death sentence passed on Bishop rokojmis ‘d Odessa, on a charge of morally and materially supporting ad herents of Denikin in 191‘j, has been commuted to banishment.42 words
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234 1924-05-09 4 London, May 1. During the visit to London of M. Theunis and M. Hymans, who left for Brussels to-day, according to the Observer's diplomatic correspondent only general principles were discussed. The difficulty i,s that the French Government have hitherto not shown willingness234 words
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Article94 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. The British Government have accepted the invitation of Signor Mussolini to an international migration conference at Rome. Lord Ullswater will head the British delegation, the United States will be represented by a high official from the Department of Labour, while Germany and Russia will be94 words
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Article38 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Washington The Cuban Government have appealed for permission to purchase arms and ammunition in the United States for use against revolutionaries. It is believed here that the request will be granted.38 words
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Article45 1924-05-09 4 London, May 4. Moscow :—Daftain. assistant Soviet representative at Peking, has returned here. He asserted that Chinese public opinion is daily increasing its pressure on the Government in favour of a RussoChinese agreement. He believed its signature will not be long delayed.45 words
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Article36 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. Paris A conference of the General Council of the League of Red Cross Societies voted in favour of the establishment of an international assurance fund against earthquakes and other catastrophes.36 words
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Article37 1924-05-09 4 London, May 4. At Grao, Spain, a wharf fire burned entirely 135 bags copra part of 547 bags marked II and C discharged from the Japanese steamer Delagoa Maru. The remainder are intact.37 words
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Article36 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. The 0,000 ton motor ship Silvernine launched at. Wall.send to-day, inaugurates a new service from New York, via Panama, to China, Japan and India, returning to America via Suez.36 words
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Article53 1924-05-09 4 London, May 3. n n the Stock Exchange, London to Brighton walk, there were 28 starters It was won by H. Grimwade, in 9 hours min. 4<> secs. J. Chambers was second in 9 hours 43 min. 55 secs., and E. St George Taylor third in 9 hours 4753 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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281 1924-05-09 4 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Ma; Berlin The latest indications ;u tk the Moderates are holding th, against the Reactionaries in ih, throughout the country, and Reichstag have a majority in carrying out the experts’ prop.-;, T P* ex-Chancellor Mueller, lead, r[Reuter Telegram.] - 281 words
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Article235 1924-05-09 4 London, May 5. The German People’s Party, led by Stresemann, have done badly and atv ;.kely to lose a score of seats to the C Milan Nationals. The Catholic Centre Party, under Marx, and Democrats have both held tlieii own and will have over Gu und about235 words
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Article315 1924-05-09 4 London, May 5 Berlin Sufficient results are available* to indicate roughly the constitution ot the new Reichstag. The Socialists have lost 50 to GO seats, chiefly to the Communists, but they remain the strongest party with about 110 deputies, compared with 172 before the elections. The German315 words
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Article79 1924-05-09 5 London, May 5. in Sibil* opinion n London considers hlt t h t results of the German elections n materially affect the experts in d expects that the Nationalists V.ppof the necessary legislation in v ectioti with this. London, May fl. ris French official circles79 words
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Article339 1924-05-09 5 London, May 3. j. v in.; y has arrived at Agra. Y!„ nil,, iiigi.i fri n. Karachi was ;tl ,„p; tau ;:i le s than seven hours. T i- wn. lut was feggy and very hot. i t'-.e fabric of the upper plan to v.,-e t" tear. Poisy339 words
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Article86 1924-05-09 5 v London, May 5. r 0( j' 1 ""k. secretary of the Miners' “Peaking at Pontypnol, reniinrV u cour t of enquiry into He v ;i b-s, which has just concluded tan-jih’.. lat un less the court made some i,, r 1 1 c ommendation the enquiry had86 words
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352 1924-05-09 5 London, May G. In the House of Commons on the report stage of the Budget resolutions a motion by Lieut.-Col. 11. Page-Croft foi reduction of the duty on Empire tea to JU. a p .and was rejected by 248 to 155. Mr. Snowden,352 words
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Article145 1924-05-09 5 London, May 6. In the House of Commons Sir W. dc Frcce alleged that most of the raw cotton from East Africa was now bough: by Japan and that the British tax-payer was asked to provide large sums to benefit a trade directly competing with Britain. Mr.145 words
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Article102 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7. Washington The exclusion of Japanse under the new Immigration Bill becomes effective on July 1 as the result >f an agreement reached by a joint conference of members of the Senate and House of Representatives. It is regavdc' as certain that the conference's repor; will102 words
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Article32 1924-05-09 5 London, May 3. Washington The Commissioner reports that peace now obtains in Honduras, where a peace conference resulted in the appointment of General Vicenti Tost a a.-< provisional President.32 words
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Article33 1924-05-09 5 London, May <>. Pitna (’holera has become abnormal i v severe in Behir. Over 10, <!•'() death 'ave occurred at Chamnarnn this year nduding nearly 1,000 last week. •pidemic i- still spreading.33 words
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193 1924-05-09 5 London, May 5. An official Soviet source in London states that it became known in Berlin last week that a German secret monarchist organisation intended to commit soim outrage against the Soviet Embassy on the eve ui the elections with the object193 words
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Article120 1924-05-09 5 London, Muy 5. In the House of Commons Mr. Kingsley Wood asked for information with regard to the anti-piratical measures in Chinese waters and the compensation paid for dead and disabled British officers. Mr. Thomas replied that he was awaiting a report which would doubtless deal120 words
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Article80 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7.. New York The Post Office has established a direct New York-San Francisco air mail, beginning July 1. The airway will he illuminated at nighttime by automatic acetylene beacons every three miles. Th< re will be emergency landing grounds every twenty-five miles fully equipped80 words
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Article73 1924-05-09 5 London, May 0. M oscow The statement in the Japanese press that Russo-Japanese pourparlers are hampered by Karakhan’s inadequate powers are officially categorically denied. On the contrary it is pointed out that Karakhan possesses full powers, but, notwithstanding his direct demand and the Soviet Government’s reiterated73 words
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Article92 1924-05-09 5 London, May •*>. In the House of Commons Mr. Thomas announced that, following the appointment of the I*’roe State representative on tin Irish boundary commission, His Majesty’s Government requested the North Ireland Government to make a similar appoint merit. Steps are being taken to appoint i chairman. London,92 words
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Article30 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7. Rangoon Work at the docks is pr»o‘;cmI!v at a standstill owing to a strik .f stevedores and coolies in connection ..ii!i a wanes dispute.30 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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225 1924-05-09 5 [Keutek Telccrau.J Ijoimloii, Muy Washington It is indicated at Wh.i house that President (oolidge is dissaii tie<l with the joint conferences agreement, hut whether the President will consider the exclusion provision sufficient justification for vetoing the Immigration Hill is not disclosed. It is[Keutek Telccrau.J - 225 words
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Article88 1924-05-09 5 London, May 5. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Baker, Mr. Richards said the United States (Jovernment’s refusal to naturalise Indians was due to the Supreme Court’s ruling that Indians were ineligible for United States citizenship. His Majesty’s (lovernment had made representations to88 words
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Article68 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7. A national Ballot of building trade operatives resulted in rejection of the employers’ offer of a halfpenny an hour increase. The men demanded twopi nee. Notice to withdraw labour has already been given. The employers and the executives of the unions will meet on68 words
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Article51 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7. In the Housv of Commons, questioned as to whether any of the Washington signatories had responded to the Government's decision regarding Singapore, Mr. MacDonald replied in the negative. He pointed out that no immediate definite response was expected because Singapore was outside the Washington51 words
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Article50 1924-05-09 5 London, May 15. Washington: A resolution has been introduced in Congress urging investigation of the present condition of naval establishments, particularly whether the capital ship ratio of 5—5 .‘l has been maintained by the United States and whether it is c xceeded by any other signatory power.50 words
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Article37 1924-05-09 5 London, May 7. Moscow Sensational proceedings are being taken at Leningrad against a number of judges, magistrates arid members of the revolutional > t ribunal <*n charge, of blackmail and corruption. Th** •censed number 12.37 words
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Article29 1924-05-09 5 London, Ma> 7. Washington: The House of Representatives jwissed a resolution by 211 to 111 to relieve China of further payments in the 1! >\er udernnity.29 words
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Article80 1924-05-09 6 London, May 7. Berlin Work in practically all the mines of the Ruhr is at a standstil. owing to refusal to work over eigh hours a day, in accordance with the Government arbitration award. Eighty five per cent, of the miners are accordingly locked out. Similar troubl*80 words
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Article72 1924-05-09 6 London, May 7. I rliu Herr Hergt, leader of the Gr.man National party, in an interview i ati*d that it was impossible to expect concessions from Germany to the extent desired as long as the main political principles on which the existence of Germany d< ponded were72 words
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Article28 1924-05-09 6 London, May 7. Major Brackley, formerly a member of the Air Mission to Japan, has been appointed air superintendent of the new imperial Airways Company.28 words
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Article25 1924-05-09 6 London, May 7. uenza Seismographs for two hours registered a violent earthquake shock. The area affected is believed to be north- tern Asia.25 words
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Article72 1924-05-09 6 London, May 5. The House of Commons passed the third reading of Mr. Simon’s Evictions Bill. London, May 6. The King has signed the Anglo-Ameri-ittn liquor treaty, which will operate immediately ratifications are exchanged at Washington. London, May C. Amapala The warring factions in Honduras have signed the peace72 words
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247 1924-05-09 6 The police at Kajang are now busy inquiring into a despicable case of murder. Full details of the crime an* not available, but a reporter of the Malay Mail was able to glean some information. The victim is a Chinese247 words
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Article92 1924-05-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enang, May 1. Tan Ching Tong, of the Central Sales Looms, hired a sampan this morning to board a ship in the harbour. Half way out to the ship he jumped into the water, but was held afloat by the sampan man.92 words
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1068 1924-05-09 6 (),i \V eiine. 'a\ i»* i'oiv Mr. Rryde, met Judge, the case was continued in ne. il Messrs. Lim Clu e Seng and Lim ui'iig Se.ig oi 17, t ecii Sticot, n. barged with theft ol electric current. M«. K. L.1,068 words
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386 1924-05-09 6 Mr. Noel Trotter, formerly Postm&stet(Jeneral at Singapore, writes to The Times as follows Now that a Socialist Government is in ■dice and various suggestions are be in;: put forward in the Press for the eonsideration of the Chancellor of the Exhequer386 words
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Article150 1924-05-09 6 On April d() the trial was commenced, before Mr. Gourlay, of Gob Piow, the steersman of the tongkang Linn Chi Watt, for retaining possession of 00 tons of timber said to have been stolen from the Siong Lim Saw Mill, Selat Panjang in Dutch territory. The150 words
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Article96 1924-05-09 6 have received the 1023 Year Book of the KM.S. Chamber of Mines, which is a production fully worthy of the important and influential institution responsible for it. Into 182 pages ha« .icon collected all the information con corning the mining industry in this coun ry which96 words
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822 1924-05-09 6 WORLD FLIGHT ATTEMPT. American Planes Route Across The Orient. Th« following message dated iv April 1, was circulated bv i> r i The official start f C round-the-world flight is schedule I 1 made from Seattle to-day, and tho f U seaplanes engaged in it are nv, Ur reach the822 words
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2713 1924-05-09 7 CocMUK'ni; Batu Besar real con.vhich nave rise te the Malayan v lSt t has become the subject ,I litigation, which commenced in .„vme Court on May 1, before Mr. v tun> The Eastern Mining and fo. are the plaintiffs, and they ,iU u2,713 words
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246 1924-05-09 7 e hav-- i cceived a visit from Mr. Lbbe Koriierup, a well-known Danish traveller and wiiter. who is slaying in Singapore prior to a \v monrlis w-ir.i iit.g around Malaga, ilm n: o 1 ;he D.i Last Indies. Mr. Korncrup devotes246 words
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Article249 1924-05-09 7 Oui Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing on Tuesday, says that the large number of people gathered at tin* Selangor (’lub and opposite the Government offices to witness the Perak-Selangor cricket match were greatly surprised when at •'5.M5 that afternoon, the fire engine dashed in and pulled249 words
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Article127 1924-05-09 7 Lee .Soon Ann, who pleaded guilty before Mr. G. A. Smith, District .Judge, Penang, to continuously blowing his motor car electric horn within Municipal limit*, was again brought up in the District Court on May 1. The Dis Diet Judge said he had considered the matter and127 words
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1014 1924-05-09 8 The Singapore Amauur 1 humane < om milue scored a geiiuim u cess wiu Dandy DicK, a farce by Sir Arthur Fineiv*, at the Victoria Iheatre on Saturday mght, when there was an audience ol encouraging size, and much cnltiu aia.sm. 'ihe atmosphere1,014 words
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920 1924-05-09 8 lu the Bankruptcy Court, on Friday, before Mr. Justice Acton an application for discharge was made in the bankruptcy of Ismail and Rahicm oil behalf of om of t.h»* partners of the firm, Ahuobakar Abdul Itaheem. Mr. R. Rage appeared for the bankrupt,920 words
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Article346 1924-05-09 8 The secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the month of April Kompong kamunting Tin Dredging.— Hours inn (two dredges) 1,163, cubic Voids treated 181,000, total piculs !,i_l. 'i, nett value $i /,500. \o. 1 dredge !-*-t hours boiler cleaning346 words
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Article71 1924-05-09 8 thJ h wil Unk T' H'"* 11 1 statement for he week ending April 26, gives the total number of deaths as 104, representing a death rate of 26.21 niHle ner annum compared with 25.27 in the p?e Sets. ijtssw- The infantile rate was *>oq l nnr71 words
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681 1924-05-09 8 On the May X, the r. Health Department institute in Street, for the instruction of Z, “I* sanitary science, embarked upon it r s ,n annual session and the occani Ulth observed by a gathering «>f th n u as have681 words
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Article175 1924-05-09 8 The Times of Ceylon, of April says Pegastis, an air-craft car ner, which arrived in Colombo from Home last Saturday afternoon, left port this morning 1 for the China Station. During at «y °f the vessel in harbour two of l Me seaplanes which are on175 words
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1021 1924-05-09 9 a e in which Mr. Ferdinando 1 lli: an Italian motor engineer, sued ,,n Ambrosoli Stoppani and Co. for 1 v /for wrongful dismissal concluded f a, 'thc Supreme Court on May 1, when Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) gave i ,n>nt for the1,021 words
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290 1924-05-09 9 The Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) on Monday morning heard an appeal by a hinese named Teo Seng, against a c<»nv jet ion and sentence of three months’, rigorous imprisonment for retaining! stolen property. Mr. Robert Braddcll, who represented the appellant, said290 words
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Article422 1924-05-09 9 Tin* following passengers arc proceeding to Europe by the Kalyan sailing at 4 p.m. to-day. the 9th instant Mr. A. I. Howard. Mr. T. B. Smith. Mrs. Forbes, and he Misses Forbes, Mr. Miller, Mr. It. H. Phillips. Dr. \V. B. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Corbett and422 words
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Article990 1924-05-09 9 Weekly Report of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Fraser and Co. weekly report dated May 7, states Vv'ith weaker quotations recorded in both 1 in and Rubber, market dealings dur.ng the week have been on a very ,i stinted scale with only a small volume •l business passing. Industrials990 words
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277 1924-05-09 9 Tin* case in which Mr. P. 1.. Stephen, of the Singapore Municipality, was charged with causing hurt by a rash act ill! augh knocking down a policeman while d P ing his tar rashly and without a licence in277 words
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156 1924-05-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 7. The (Kath has occurred in the hospital here of Mr. W. V. L. van Someren. He took ill last Tuesday week and was conveyed to hospital, having been in a serious condition since Sunday. The156 words
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Article128 1924-05-09 9 The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the F.M.S. Par Committee held on May I: Resolved that, in the opinion of this Committee, frequent changes in the officers holding the appointment of Official Assignee, Public Trustee, Collector of Stamps, Registrar and Assistant Registrar of128 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article952 1924-05-09 10 Straits Times, May 2. In the* Shipping Board, a war product, thc> American Government have one of their difficult problems. The principles that underlay the formation of the* board •re sound. Briefly and broadly put, the object was to evolve from th.* ships that came under the.— Straits Times, May 2. - 952 words
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Article1083 1924-05-09 10 stormy times lie ahead.—Straits TinJ May 3. Since our article of the early part of this week, very little has transpired concerning: the Irish boundary question, but that little is of ominous impor\ On Tuesday last in the House of Commons, Mr. Thomas, the Colonial Secrewho hasstormy times lie ahead.—Straits TinJ May 3. - 1,083 words
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Article953 1924-05-09 10 niiH.i art* certain to accord.—Strait.-' li'tH.-. May W e published on Saturday the report 0 Hie Restriction (Sliding Seale> mittee of the Planters’ Association Malaya, and it is a report which all connected with the still unfortunate rubber industry will read with interest. It j s k goodniiH.i art* certain to accord.—Strait.-' li'tH.-. May - 953 words
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Article1014 1924-05-09 11 Straits Times, May 7. Government departmental reports are i."\\ due or. at least, overdue. Some have ah ea«iy been issued while others are in t!u press. Among the latest to hand is t; iat by Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, the Geologist, Iterated Malay States, whose report for■ Straits Times, May 7. - 1,014 words
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Article1142 1924-05-09 11 cowardly deserter from his post.— Straits Times, May H. A short time ago a Scarborough Coroner, in a moment of official frankness, expressed his firm conviction on a matter affecting the sanctity of life. Coroners, like other men, are entitled to their convictions, but it iscowardly deserter from his post.— Straits Times, May H. - 1,142 words
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Article114 1924-05-09 11 The many friends <*f Mr. Yen Hock Hoe will be sorry to hear of his death which occurred at his residence 1, Cairnhill Circle, on Saturday at the age of 49. He was a well-known member of the Chinese community and wav •the Chairman114 words
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Article68 1924-05-09 12 The Straits Times is not i»• •>!«• lot tin* opinions of its correspondents. <Ol re spomt'-nts should hear in mind that letters must he short and to the point, Loiiy rambling epistles are liable to he rejected 01 luthlessly cut down. <'oi respondent must enclose their nanie>, not necessni68 words
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Article170 1924-05-09 12 To the Editor of tin* Straits Times. Sir, —Many of your readers will doubtless remember the magnificent display of local woods and furniture exhibited by the Forestry Department at the li*2o Agri-llorticultural Show and Trades Exhibition. Mr. (J. E. S. Cubbitt, Conservator of Forests, has suggested that, in170 words
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403 1924-05-09 12 in the course of a lecture on Edible Fruits given at the Indian Museum by Mr. S. N. Hal, the speaker stated that there is practically no dearth of edible Iruits- in India as is the ease with other tropics and sub-tropics.403 words
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Article62 1924-05-09 12 ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May T». I lie large assembly of the Kngincers Association of Malaya, numbering dll dispersed last night after two days visits, lectures and dinners at which there was a considerahle exchange of views o? various projects, principles and local pro blcms. Several engineers62 words
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553 1924-05-09 12 (j-hom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May •*>. Th'.c w us a vary pleasant entertamim nl at Ha’.u An mi < luh on Satuuiay night, given as a farewell to Dr. Ha key and .Mrs. llak,y, who aie proceeding cm have mi553 words
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Article61 1924-05-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 8. A minder is reported at Sungei Besi c.h ii* a Chinese entered a brothel and stabbed an inmate in the stomach. The woman later died of the injury. The assailant stabbed himself and now lies i:i hospital in61 words
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Article173 1924-05-09 12 The Crown A pent s have had recently under consideration the possibility of making arrangements of a more or less peimanent character for the seconding of members of their staff for short periods in the Colonies. It has been felt for some time past it would be173 words
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193 1924-05-09 12 In tin Marine Court on Wednesday an \U. iiann <1 A. Castle on hoard the Britisn i;:iiq'.a* Hwydyr Castle, which is now in ila* lagoi n dock undergoing repairs, was charged with absenting himself without leave. Aci used complained that he hail been193 words
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342 1924-05-09 12 In tlu* Fen country of Lincolnshire and Cambridge, there are remains of vast sunken forests and on the Lincolnshire coast are similar forests under the sea. Among the huge sodden trunks of the age-old trees, which when dry make excellent fuel,342 words
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Article158 1924-05-09 12 M:\ Justice Acton gave judgment in the Supreme Court on Monday in an actioi heard before him some days ago in which < hail Sing Choon sued a Chinese lady named Tan Kim Neo, and Chop Sin Huj l>e, jor the principal and interest on tw< promissory158 words
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Article43 1924-05-09 12 We are officially informed that the emolument of the Federated Malay fat*-; sold in the open market during h" month of April, 175 tons of its tin "cks. bringing the total (up to the end i”! April) to (5,175 tons.43 words
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125 1924-05-09 12 Mr. Ira Sparks, who arrived at r Mindanao, on March 22 in a >>•>*•’ boat singlehanded from Honolulu IT* been detained by constabulary, with carrying weapons without a new as his effects included a gun and bayonet. u Mr. Sparks said125 words
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518 1924-05-09 12 KING S RADIO SET. His Majesty and His New Broadcatcher. The installation of this wireless set in Buckingham Palace will enable the King to form a closer acquaintance with the marvellous progress which is daily being made in this branch of science.” Tttis extract from a letter from the Lord518 words
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Article68 1924-05-09 12 The Singapore Fire Brigade hits J u hree calls within twelve hours. At l a.m. on Saturday they were called to 1 Hasah Road, at Bto Selegie R° n a •it 9.15 to the 6ti mile. Bukit 1 Road. At* Selegie Road there w*' s mall fire68 words
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425 1924-05-09 13 CRICKET. Exciting Finish to Tournament G ame. v <{ tournament game played on LlIJ r on Saturday afternoon be.he Etceteras and the Merchants n unusually interesting one. The Merchants were strongly represented, five Colony players in their ranks, IH )UP er should have had no diffi1” The unexpected hupcUll>, however,425 words
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Article431 1924-05-09 13 s defeated the Lanka Union n :,r;\: fashion on Saturday, wini" ur wickets. On neither side fitting of a sensational nature, ly 'aiKlt-r was the highest scorer with lent's < ur 1 V game was the excel1 t I i ,le^,n g» no less than six431 words
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456 1924-05-09 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 8. The Inter-State match at Kuala Lumpur between Selangor and Perak resulted in a draw, with Perak ahead on the first innings. In their first innings Perak made 150, and dismissed Selangor for «seven runs less than that456 words
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Article280 1924-05-09 13 (Reuter’s Service.) London, May 3. f? u uu *ii <■* IT lea ns opened their tour r .»«»*<ist Leicester, where a sodden wicket delayed the start until three, when aft**- an hour’s play the fcouin /African mV! made 53 for 1. Rain falling, stumps were drawn. London, May(Reuter’s Service.) - 280 words
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Article40 1924-05-09 13 S.C.C. Tournament. The final of Championship Pairs was played on Wednesday, Donnell and Tread gold playing Potts and Leggatt. The match did not prove as good as was anticipated, Donnell and Treadgold winning somewhat. easily at 6—2, 6—3.40 words
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55 1924-05-09 13 (From Our Ow.*? HongfcVng, May 3. In the final of the Hongkong Lawn tennis championship the Japanese player Honda defeated Worthington by three sets to one after a good match. Honda, who was champion of Malaya in 1922, had to defeat the former Chinese champion in55 words
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Article39 1924-05-09 13 fRouter Telegram.] London, May 3. Kiseley has been appointed non-playing captain of the British Davis Cup team which will meet Belgium at Torquay on the 10th inst. Austria and Switzerland will meet on the 17th iast.fRouter Telegram.] - 39 words
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Article44 1924-05-09 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 2. It has been finally decided to hold the Malayan Lawn Tennis Championship in Ipoh. All the States and Straits Settlements have been asked to agree to the fixture being held during the August bank holidays.44 words
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Article47 1924-05-09 13 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 1. At Queen’s Club in the final of the Amateur Tennis championship the Hon. Mr. C. Bruce, Queen’s, beat E. Druce, Queen’s, 6—l, 3—6, 6—5, 6—2. The winner will meet E. Raerlein, the holder, in the challenge round on Saturday.[Reuter Telegram.] - 47 words
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Article56 1924-05-09 13 [Reuter Telegram.J London, May 1. New York Vincent Richards has w.thdrawn his resignation from the American Davis Cup team after being asi. e<! that he is eligible to play as an amateur this year and will he given an opportunity to present his case when the player wr.iers[Reuter Telegram.J - 56 words
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Article1155 1924-05-09 13 (.Reuter Telegram.] London, May 1. Vienna In a contest here Carpentier knocked out the Englishman Arthur fowniey in tlu* second found. The result was g foregone conclusion*. Tvwnley is no mfltch for a man like the FreiiCh Champion, nwl th<j coutyst was merely arranged to give(.Reuter Telegram.] - 1,155 words
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Article50 1924-05-09 14 Ben Tracey, an Australian lightweight, arrived by tin Tasman on Monday, accompanied by Sammy Chapman, his trainer and manager. Tracey, who has a good reputation, is in fair trim, and will soon he ready for his first match in Singapore, which will probably be against Battling Key.50 words
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Article214 1924-05-09 14 A match between Keppel Golf Club and officers from H.M.S. Iroquois, Pegasus, and Hollyhock resulted as follows Four Ball Foursomes. Trimmer and Hemmant 0 v. Sq. Ldr. Tomkinson and (’apt. Calthrop-Calthrop U4. McWalter and Tradewell 0 v. Lt. Comdr. Rushhrooke and Paymaster Lt. Coin. Dray Soil 1. Weatherstone and214 words
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Article52 1924-05-09 14 (Reuter’s Service.) London, May 7. 1 he 1 wo Thousand Guineas result was follows DIOPHON i BRIGHT KNIGHT o GREEN FIRE Twent; ran Won by a head, a neck between erfind ;i i,<| third II t„ a fiiophon, 100 to 9 Bright Knight, H)0 to K(Reuter’s Service.) - 52 words
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Article1359 1924-05-09 14 Cudung iulM in Le igiio Gamy. 'I lie S.C.C. defeated the S. R.C. in a League fixture on the padang on Friday I afternoon by three goal- to one. It was j not an exhilarating Paine, but was ie- deemed by thrills around both goal-, ami He or .two1,359 words
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157 1924-05-09 14 There was a large attendance at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, when there was a good tide and fine weather. A water polo match was played between Mansfield’s and the Club, and it is matter for congratulation that this wellknown house, which157 words
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876 1924-05-09 14 After five attempts the trophy presented by Mrs. G. S. Carver has still to be won as Jean II and Joy tied for points after Saturday’s race and a resail will have to take place to decide the winner. At 1.15 p.m. Jean II876 words
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Article22 1924-05-09 14 [Reuter Telegram.] London. May 4. Paris In the Olympic games at Ruffb) football France heat Rumania by points to 3.[Reuter Telegram.] - 22 words
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Article24 1924-05-09 14 (Reuter’s Service.) London, May <>. At the Burroughes Hall, in the P r T fessional billiards championship tin;* Newman, 16,000, beat Reece, 11 hb>.(Reuter’s Service.) - 24 words
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Article55 1924-05-09 14 (From Our Own Correspondeir. > Kuala Lumpur, May A gruesome murder is reported Kajang, where a Chinese girl, years, was discovered murdered was let down a ivin'in' bol<*. head a Jby means of a piece of cloth tied r her legs. One arrest has been made a r55 words
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906 1924-05-09 15 ADRIFT IN THE NORTH SEA Sutlej Crew’s Thrilling Experiences. x ttl tiling story of the sea was unldt.(1 n March 23 to a correspondent j f Ttic Times on the arrival of the dis- j ,i.i cruiser Sutlej in Belfast Har-; 'flu* Sutlej was being towed toj o, to be906 words
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Article184 1924-05-09 15 Alarming Increase !n Lancashire. Sleepy sickness i< increasing to an alarming extent in Lancashire. During the last month new cases have occurred in 31 towns and rural aicas. Official figures show that there have been 60 new cases in Manchester iluiing the past four weeks, more than a184 words
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Article189 1924-05-09 15 Yesterday, before Mr. Pryde. th» ease was commenced in which K. Hamid Sultan ot 52, Arab Street, is charged with alleged criminal breach of trust of diamonds, valued at $7,755, belonging to the firm of K. Mohamed Sultan, also of Arab Street. Mr. R. L. Eber189 words
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Article124 1924-05-09 15 Now that the Singapore naval base is dead so far as the present Government is concerned, it is to be hoped., states the China Express, that the importance of Singapore from the aerial standpoint will not be overlooked, even if the Government has basely surrendered to124 words
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Article74 1924-05-09 15 In the Supreme Court, on Monday, Mr. Robert Braddell mentioned an appeal from Malacca in the name of Slew Cheng Choo in which Mr. Roland Braddell had been specially retained. He asked that the matter be adjourned until Mr. Roland Braddell’s return from Java. —His Lordship It74 words
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Article77 1924-05-09 15 The following appointments are notified in the Joliore Government Gazette :—Dr. George Herbert Garlick, M.R.C.S. (Eng.) to act as Principal Medical Officer Captain R. V. Morris to act as Superintendent (.f Surveys Mr. S. E. Sharpe and Mr. A. G. Billing to act as Surveyors Mr. W.77 words
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183 1924-05-09 15 BOX THAT TALKS. Will It Enable the Dumb To Speak How to make a scientific instrument speak by means of an artificial tongue ha- been demonstrated by Sir Richard Paget before the Institute of Electrical Engineers. Sir Richard, taking a small dummy voice box and blowing air through it by183 words
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Article234 1924-05-09 15 ALKAFK. On May 2. 1924, at 571. East Coast Road, to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Alkntf. a daughter. Both are well. Java and F.M.S. papers please copy. CASSELS. On May 3, 1924, at Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cassels, a son. Both well. < ARAPINK.234 words
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Article113 1924-05-09 15 EVANS —MALCOLM.— On April 30, 1924, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, Edward Bowen Evans, only son of the late Edward Quire Evs.ns, of Liverpool, to Audrey Hazt I younger daughter of John Charles Augustus Tighe-Umbers, of New Zealand. LEATHER MOWATT. On April 28. 1924, by the Rev. G. II.113 words
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Article44 1924-05-09 15 PULE. CHAPMAN. -An engjig* •melit is announced between Leonard Victor Cole only .son of Mr. and Mrs. A Cole of Fishguard, Pembrokeshire ami Gladys Chapman, secon 1 daughter of Mr. J. H. Chapman and the late Mrs. Chapman of Sydney, New South Wales.44 words
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Article210 1924-05-09 15 Singapore, May 8. EXCHANGE. )n London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/32 Demand 2/3 15/16 i’rivate 3 m. credits 2/4 5/16 On New York, Demand 50% Private 90 d/s 52% On l< ranee, Bank 720 On India, Bank T. T. 165% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2% p.e. prem.210 words
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Article477 1924-05-09 15 Singapore, May 8. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.45 0.50 1 1 Hi tain Tin 1.42% 1.47 ft IT 1*1 Idris Hydraulic 18/0 10/0 xd. I 1 Johan Tin 0.40 0.42 I l .1 clantoh 0.15 0.20 IT 11 Kam. Kamunting 40/0477 words
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Advertisement87 1924-05-09 15 NOTICE 411 communication* for both the Slraitt Times and the Straits Budget should be itldrcsaod to the Head Office, Cecil and ritnnley Streets, Singapore, Strait® Settlem nls. Tim post free price of the Straits Tiir.Cb to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $54 n year. The post froe price87 words
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Obituary150 1924-05-09 15 DEATHS C11IA. On May 3. 1924, at 28, Lorong 17, oil Gaylang Road, Madam Chia Sicw Hong 'third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chia Hood Thcam), age 31, beloved wife of Mr. Tan Kim Swee. (.OH. -On May 1, 1924, at his residence, (.'hint Chu Kang Road, Goh Nee Kiain,150 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article76 1924-05-09 1 General.— Rubber Exports 1 Rubber Restriction 3 4 British Malaya 4 March Rubber Returns 4 London Rubber Stocks 4 Local Rubber Auctions 5 Correspondence.— Rubber Restriction Assessment. 2 Meetings and Reports.— The Anglo-Java Estates 1 Straits Rubber Report 1 Drang Besar Estates 2 Utan Simpan Rubber Co. 2 Kuala76 words
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Article240 1924-05-09 1 The* analysed returns of rubber exports for the* first six months of the second restriction ye*ar are as follows, the figures be*ing given in tons SECOND RESTRICTION YEAR. Net Malayan November 1923 1922 lt'23 1922 Total 17,543 21,641 I.chs Foreign 7,441 5,167 10,102 16,474 December Total 25,501 18,427240 words
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1452 1924-05-09 1 The annual meeting of the AngloJava Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on April 14, at Shanghai. Mr. A. J. Welch, chairman, presided, arid said Gentlemen, the reput ami accounts having been in uir hands for some days, I will, with your1,452 words
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278 1924-05-09 1 In their report for the year 11*23 the directors of the Straits Rubber torn* ipany, Limited, state that the crop har* '*’*‘ed amounted to 2,103,741 lbs, ;i_riinst ian export allowance of 1,945,022 lbs. The standard production allowed to the coin* pany278 words
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2269 1924-05-09 2 |)j r d annual general meeting of t |-,ang Besar Estate, Ltd., was held Ka janjr (>n May Those present Messrs. H. Gough (in the chair), < \V. Bunker and J. Craeroft Amcotts uhrectors), and Mr. F. St. Barbe. I i2,269 words
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Article228 1924-05-09 2 The report of the directors of the Utan Simpan Rubber Co. for the year ended December 31, 1923, states that the net profit for the year after allowing for depreciation amounts to $49,014.71, which, together with the balance of $43,953.94 brought forward from the previous year,228 words
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Article72 1924-05-09 2 The Straits Time* is not r« sponsible for the opinion of i»s correspondent* Corro;p adept* kho *1 hear in mind th*t I otter si ini t f, e ho-i i id to tfi«r point Lone rambhrg epistles «re liable to be rejected or ruthlessly rut down Correspondents moat enclose72 words
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Article603 1924-05-09 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Allow me to appeal to you and to all ministers of justice for a decision as '.<* whether it is in accordance with the traditions of British justice to bring into force any law or order whereby a benefit603 words
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Article126 1924-05-09 2 The twenty-sixth annual general meeting of the Kuala Kangsar Rubber Plantations, Limited, was hold at Penang on April .’10 at the offices of Messrs. Harrisons end Marker, Ltd. Mr. E. R. Salisbury, presiding, said that the report showa nett profit for the year, after providing for depreciation,126 words
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2263 1924-05-09 3 At tfi< special general meeting of Hie riant* i Association Malaya, held <>n November 21, 1923, the Association pas*- a resolution signifying its approval the principal that the present percentage of release be r« vised with a view t<»2,263 words
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867 1924-05-09 3 The annual meeting n the Batu liair (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., u.,. on April Hi at Shanghai. Mr. G. Urayrigge presided aim Gentlemen, most of the v» H ...,.i... 1 mud* at the annua! meetings of our i 1 t Ilk oer867 words
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263 1924-05-09 4 p Registrar of Imports and Lxportr, has sent us the following comparative -1 of the quantity and value of rufber exported from British Malaya during 11*24. The figures, which are in tons, represent total exports from all263 words
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954 1924-05-09 4 i k u O. T. addressed the foll,,v, mmunicution to the Financier y j, r i. of lubber has recently sunk to uml-'t cm- shilling per pound, despite the far: that the Stevenson scheme of restrict l as been in operation for nearly954 words
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Article84 1924-05-09 4 New Serendah.—18,074 lbs. Rinching (Selangor).—11,991 Ihs. Rassak.—10,051 lbs. St. Helier.—5,868 lbs. Sungei Purun.—20,370 lbs. Sungei Sekah.—8,923 lbs. Senienyih.—13,200 lbs. IJtan Simpan.—17,332 lbs. Waterfall.-53,000 lbs. Changkat Salak Rubber and 1 in recommends final dividends of 2s. pet share, less tax, on preferred ordinary e.n deferred ordinary shares, making84 words
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840 1924-05-09 4 The 15th annual general meeting of the United Sua Betong Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on March 31 at 2, 3 and 4, Idol Lane, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr Charles Emerson (chairman of the company) presiding. Mr. W. M. Miller,840 words
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775 1924-05-09 4 The annual general meeting of t\ Shanghai-Malay Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on April 14 at Shanghai, .Vr. G. Grayrigge (chairman) presiding. The Chairman said :—Gentlemen, when 1 last had this privilege, our hopes of the future course of prices were more optimistic775 words
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Article52 1924-05-09 4 Messrs. Lewis and Peat on Tuesday re eived a cable from their London h niso, bited the r >th inst.. infonnin T them t«»:• London stocks for tin* we* U end ng M’*y lie increased by 273 ton m in a to* < i and < f52 words
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524 1924-05-09 5 Messrs. Barlow and < o. report Singapore, May 1. During the grouter part of the period under review the market has been quietly steady, with prices fluctuating within iiairow limits. In yesterdays local auctii.n, however, the tone was dull. Ihcie was little524 words
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487 1924-05-09 5 The annual general meeting of shareholders of the Taiping Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on April 9. Mr. B. A. Clarke, director, presided, and Raid :—Gentlemen, the report and accounts were posted to you on the 27th ult. and I487 words
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535 1924-05-09 5 The fourteenth annual general meeting of the Siak (Sumatra) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on April 1, at 4, Lloyd’s Avenue, E.C., Mr. T. C. Owen (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said The trading account shows a profit of 4*5,946, against 12,849 for535 words
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385 1924-05-09 5 Stock w Pat Etching. F>. lCtc Value. Company. f™** N aiut Company. Fr,,** i*l Anglo-Malay 21/3 £1 Lendu i 5/ tl Ayer Kuning 33/9 11 29/4>, 11 v i4/fi 2/ London-Asiatic •< il Bakap 1 lantns 2/ Lubok o•> fl Bantens (S’l’ngr) 26/10* Lumut385 words
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704 1924-05-09 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividend* Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. 312.500 1 1 p.e. int. a/c year 29-2-24Allenby ($1) 1.07*4 1.15 1.05 1.15 100,4)00 1 nil year 30-9-23 •-Alor Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.05 0.90 1.05 727.901 2 5 p.c. year ended704 words
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