The Straits Times, 28 March 1913
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Title Section13 1913-03-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.141 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 28. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement288 1913-03-28 1 LAIRD 0' LOGAN W» fyLE f Hei«i| Scotch Whisky. 1 Established 1743. On MONDAY TUESDAY, March 31, April 1, l LADIES' UNDERWEAR Princess Skirts, Knickers, Chemises, Combinations, Camisoles, Nightdresses. EAll .prettily trimmed with lace and i embroidery, and the cloth specially made for the Tropics. Don't forget to visit our288 words
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Advertisement253 1913-03-28 1 NEW SHIPMENTS, JUST ARRIVED: OF THE ORIGINAL Stocked in a variety of *P^\2BL A A/t TT) Genuine P > ramid f T^BP 7,^,^-i^ Handkerchief bears a original designs. HwN DKE R C H I E F S i^^g^iv^niLro smal Pyramid ,abel, abel Too tfood ;to become common; low enough In253 words
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Article867 1913-03-28 2 FUTILITY OF SMALL SC4LE MEASURES. The Campaign at Dacca. The Statesman (Calcutta) says that the failure of the organized campaign directed by Captain McCombie Young with a view to reducing the plague of mosquitoes in New Dacca (or Ramna) seems to show, as he states, the futility of867 words
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Article101 1913-03-28 2 Tbe president of the Marseilles Chamber of Commerce and the deputies of the Bouchcs-du Rhone are urging the French Government to establish a wireless telegraphy station, with a receiving and trans mitting range of at least 175 kilometres, at Marseilles, in order that ships may be able to communicate with101 words
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Advertisement278 1913-03-28 2 f your complexion^- if and wish to /J "'Hazeline' Snow" I TrtuU Mmrt) A beneficial tonic which stimulates the y^ skin, cleanses the pores, preserves the </\v natural clearness and youthful freshness, and produces a charming tone and silky /^T^* s^^ Greasiness JL the Growth Obtainable of a I Chtmtsti278 words
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Advertisement47 1913-03-28 2 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain's Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement449 1913-03-28 2 Crippled by Rheumatism. In no disease does the blood become thin so rapidly as in rheumatism. Not only does it become thin but it is loaded with impurities the rheumatic poisons. Without proper treatment these poisons increase, the inflamed joints swell and the patient becomes a cripple. Dr. Williams' Pink449 words
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Advertisement154 1913-03-28 2 high bTO\ "^raiwroo, N. low TH Armstrong WORLD'S SIMPLEST WRITING MACHINE ONLY H t0 be Bold below Above price. Write at once for particulars of this special offer, SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., PAB DEPT., s^sMs^HiW SINGAPORE:. s^Mif^HMa UNIVERSAL (Patent FumigatOP) RECOMMENDED BY THB DBPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT AND154 words
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Article801 1913-03-28 3 THE RECENT GREAT INCREASE OF COST. Demands for Larger Salaries. The continued high rate of exchange and the great uncertainty as to the future of silver are, states the American Vice-Consul-General A. E. Carleton, Hongkong, having serious effects on the economic situation in Hongkong, more particularly in801 words
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Article203 1913-03-28 3 Nineteen convi concerned in the riot in the Madras Penitentiary at the end of the past year have been tried on various charges before the High Court at the Criminal Sessions. Mr. Justice Oldfield passed the following sentences Andee Baig, first accused, to ten years' rigorous imprisonment203 words
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Advertisement207 1913-03-28 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. Eatabllahed 1 880. Tht firut Lite Office in the world to iutrodaoe the Don forfeiture principle to Policies. A Mutual Offloa. "O Shareholder*. Low Premiums. Annual Income «1 ,984,364. Funds «7,991,200 Claims paid ca.078,960. ALL profit! are distributed amongst Policy holders. Claims207 words
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Advertisement281 1913-03-28 3 WEAK NERVES AND HOW TO STRENGTHEN THEM. The strenuous life, which is now as general in the tropics as everywhere else, is chiefly responsible for the weak nerves from which so many people suffer. They are caused by too rapidly using up the body's store of phosphorus. On this phosphorus281 words
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Advertisement44 1913-03-28 3 Trouble Averted. That little cold and s"re throat of yours most be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Congh Kemedy and your troubles will soon vanish 1 For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement930 1913-03-28 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING. [Under S.B.A. Rule* of Racing), Will be held on Tuesday, May 6, Tbnrsday May 8, and Saturday, May 10, 1918. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. Tuisdat, Mat 6, 1918. 1. TBE OPENING STAKES (2.80 p.m Valne tMO. A Handicap for Horses that have n ;ver930 words
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Advertisement527 1913-03-28 3 the hour tor Scratching s p.m on tha DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners of Griffins are entitle-! to enter fir either of the following series of Races Fail Beries No 1 First Day— Raoe No. 4. Secood Day— Race No. 1. Beriet No. 2 First Day— Race No. 7. Second527 words
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Advertisement29 1913-03-28 3 THK WOODWORK: CLEAN THE PAINT: SCOUR THE POTS AND PANS: MAKE MARBLE AND ENAMEL LOOK SPLENDID: ADDS A LUSTRE TO CHINA ft CLASS. MONKEY BRAND KKNJAMIN MOOSE (K). I.TI>.29 words
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Advertisement626 1913-03-28 4 CTEMIER SAILIM6S. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CB, FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, A JBTRALI A, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN POSTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Porsiaa Gulf, Continental and Amoricas Ports. ttusm— r will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINHS ISIS BommsmH626 words
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Advertisement668 1913-03-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. 1 JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be- tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed ana oonstruoted, and are fitted668 words
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Advertisement720 1913-03-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. rHE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu, Bisut, Somerak, Bacho, Kelantan Baagnara, relnpin, Panarai, Pataai, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, l^ngsnan, Taku, 3huispon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due) Oaparture. s.s. ASDANG Mais 81 April 8. Will not call at Pahang, Berserah, Taku and Kohlak. Will not720 words
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Advertisement508 1913-03-28 4 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD ■UTSM UMPfiOlltt MMTSKS. lIIU lIEHIi Combined lervloe. The steamres of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Brameo Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched tortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month tor Bremerhaven508 words
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Advertisement568 1913-03-28 4 STEAMER SAILINit. N. D. L orddeutschwr Lloyd, Br.rt IMPERIAL HERMAN MAIL UNE. Tbe fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Breme* Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonuert. ing Marseilles. Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colomi Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shacgha!,568 words
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Advertisement875 1913-03-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT fc^*Oi GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venioe, oalling at Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, H mukong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD. Dae to arrive on cr about Due to sail on or about875 words
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Advertisement611 1913-03-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAY. CO* LD. APCAR LINE UF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail BteamoM oi th< abore Line maintain a regular tarrioe be Iweon Calcutta and Japan, oalling at Penanp Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en root? PLEEF Tone Utiuimantiui J*r 6,018 C. P. Sbddon. Oaiooai A,rc*a «,800 J.611 words
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Advertisement627 1913-03-28 5 THIB IS THE SHOP THAT YOU ARE IN SEARCH OF K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., Jewellers and Silk Merchants, SI SB, Hlrfh Street, Singapore DON'T HESITATE TO TRY ONCE. We are sore that yon will be much satisfied with oar prices and Genuine Goods, AS WB lIAVK JUST UUPACKBD A627 words
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Advertisement583 1913-03-28 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. The s s. COOK VAN NA. 3,922 tone, Captain, MacDouald, is dne here on or abou 1 Btb May, from Calcutta, and will have prompt dotpatcb for tho above ports. She has excellent accommodation for saloon pamengerg and is lighted throughout by electricity.583 words
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Advertisement95 1913-03-28 6 WHITBREAD'S (Established 1742 FAMOUS Stout and Ale SOLE IMPORTERS: WEARE BROS., 4cot 8 r Wr— -m A^^^iS A ROYAL DRINK. Mm^sß |^^|85|-.. "Ki.-g George IV" is knewn r r rp;vfc'.-ted everywhere f V ior Us purity, flavour, age. kiu uiijoilive properties. ft THE IriISTiLLERS fV^ANY ItD., B M I r95 words
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Advertisement36 1913-03-28 6 RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants (Established 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK From $25 upwards Metallic Wreaths from Choice Makers AT MODERATE PRICES. 187, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL No. 71. 10-7-m.w. 10736 words
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Advertisement302 1913-03-28 6 A. B. Mackay' s LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied by order to the HOUSE OF LORDS And HOUSE OF COMMONS. Price $12 55 per case, INCLUDING DUTY. 80LE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND MALAY PENINSULA Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENAN6 AND MALACCA. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Near Entrance to302 words
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Article136 1913-03-28 7 FIXTURES. Friday, March 28. High Water. 1.21 a.m.. 2.45 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail <lue. Haytor R. E. meeting, Evatt's. noon. Tcluk Anson R.E. meeting, Darrick's, noon. Legislative Council, 2.80. MuMpal Commi-iMoiiers, 2.30. Y. M. A. Concert. Saturday, March 29. High Water, 1.59 a.m., 3.56 p.m.136 words
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Article238 1913-03-28 7 To-DAT. Bengkalis, Labocan Kilik. Tanrijong Balei, Mi il;m and IVnang Merkus Bpm Penang and Calcutta Yatshing Bpm Batu Pahat A ing Hin 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Selat I'audjang, Bcngkalis and Bagan Meran 8 pm Sclat238 words
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Article169 1913-03-28 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Luctzow left IVuang at noon yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at 4 p.m. to-day. She will probably be despatched for Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau, Kobe and Yokohama at 6.1)0 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. Tin M. M. company's steamer Xera169 words
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Article71 1913-03-28 7 ..■FT niNGAPOBI. UCI IK L>OI ■Vl>. 24 N. D. L. March ?eb. 27 B. I. tl.ir. 3 M. M. il.ir. 7 P. O. I tfar. 11 N. l>. L. April il.ir. 13 K. 1. Jar. 17 M. M. ttar. H 1'. O. Har. J» N. D. L.IFT - 71 words
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Article48 1913-03-28 7 Tinif l>;ills on Fort Canning and Mount Fabor drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore Miiirl.ii-'l time, corresponding to 6 a. in. (imnuH'h mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Siugapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Article385 1913-03-28 7 Latest Arrivals. Ban What*. Hin, Brit. str. 195 tons, Capt. Troan, Mar 28. From Natuna Is, Mar 27. Copra and 28 d.p. Ching Sing. For Anamba Is., Mar 31. Rds. Batavicr, Brit. str. 215 tons, Capt. Simpson, Mar 27. From Natuna Is., Mar 24. G.c. and 80 dp.385 words
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109 1913-03-28 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day; TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. 1...H0ng Wan I, Yatshing, Soyo Maru. Sheers Wharf Rumphius. Main W. Sect. No. 2...T0ri11a, Pangan. 8.. .Ni1. 4.. .Ni1. n i, 5 ..Nio Marti. 6...Yangtsze, Tydeus. New109 words
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Article34 1913-03-28 7 Arrivals. Per str. Patani. Mar 27. From Bangkok Mrs. Th lira, Messrs. Hulton, Armstrong and Henderson.* Per str. Krian, Mar 27. From Kelantan Messrs. Greene, L. Gilber and J. L. Stephen,34 words
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Article282 1913-03-28 7 EXCHANOE Singapore. Mabcb 28, 1918. I On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4» Demand 2,4.,', Private 6 m/a 2/4fg j 8m/s 2/4^ On Germany Bank d/d 2381 Private 3 m/g 242 J.; On France Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 299 On Indu Bank T. T. 174) Private282 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article160 1913-03-28 7 Issue Buyers. Sellers. alue a? J 10 10 Ampang 9.00 9.75 10 10 Belat Tin 8.50 8.75 10 10 Bruang 8.10 8.35 10 10 Kanaboi 2.60 2.76 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 13.50 14.50 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.6 2.8.7* £1 £1 Lahat Mines 1.4.6 1.6.3160 words
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Article592 1913-03-28 7 Iss ne Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- 2/- Allagar 2/8 8/1* £1 1 Anglo Java 8/3 9/3 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 18/ 14/7* 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/6 8/£1 £1 Batu Tiga 8.12.6 4.0.0 1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.15.0 2.19.0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 4.17.6 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam592 words
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Article104 1913-03-28 7 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 19/- 1.1.0 £1 £1 Pref. 1.8 6 1.0.8 7/6 7/6 Electric T'ways -2/8 8/10 10 Fraser A Noavo 6b.60 61.50 100 Howartb Erskine 45.00 6S.CO 100 7% Pref. 100.00 102.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Del. 130.00 189.00 10 10 Maynard k Co. 28.50 27.60104 words
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Article40 1913-03-28 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. Buyer. 84ICM Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 1,1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 $1,000,000 10% pm Spore Municipal 4% 160-2,900 par40 words
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Advertisement59 1913-03-28 7 This is the bottle that cured the eongh, Tliat nearly carriad my husband off, The bottle that all of you know, I'm Rare. And the remedy. Wood's Peppermint Care, Take it for every coagb and cold. It's equally good for young and old, Aod don't forget what the Yankee said,59 words
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Advertisement289 1913-03-28 7 AUCTION SALi-S. Powell and Co. March 29.— At "Dovecot" River Valley Road, furniture, etc., at 2. March 20.— At 8- A, Chancery Lane, Furniture, etc., property of J. A. Jeronimus, Esq., at 2.30. March 29.— At saleroom, at No. 10, Devonshire Road, furniture etc., at 8. April I.— At saleroom,289 words
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Advertisement381 1913-03-28 7 BY APPOINTMENT !gjßiS| TO H.M. THE KING. Contractor! to THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS in the straits settlements and FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVE 3 THAT381 words
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Advertisement192 1913-03-28 7 AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BXCELI.ENT TONED COTTAOE PIANO BY BLUTHNBK, LEIPZIG, NEARLY NEW, AND IN FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, At No. 10, Devonshire Road, On Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. On view from Thursday. POWELL k CO., Auctioneers. 26-8 29-8 To-Day You can obtain a bottle of what connoisseurs consider192 words
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Advertisement103 1913-03-28 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOH ROAD. To-Nltflit at 9.30. THB GOD WITHIN Biograpb. For the love of a dead woman's child, substituted for her own dead body, the woman marries the widower, refusing the man who has wronged and diverted her bat who now wants her. THB TELEPHONE GIRL A103 words
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1035 1913-03-28 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 28. BULGARIA TRIUMPHANT. The fall of Adrianople closes the history of Turkish power in Europe, and places Bulgaria among the great military Powers. The town was carefully studied by German military engineers, and the defences were as good as the wit of man could devise.1,035 words
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Article35 1913-03-28 8 With reference to a paragraph published oj Wednesday, reporting a charge of attempted suicide by a man named Leelah, the employer's address should have been given as 62, North Bridge Road, not 62, Uigh Street.35 words
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Article47 1913-03-28 8 Under the auspices of the Amateur Drawing Association, a lecture on the influence of religion on art will be delivered by Dr. Liun Boon Keng at tbe Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Hill Street, on Monday, the 31st inst., at 8 p.m. All interested are invited to attend.47 words
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Article83 1913-03-28 8 Rubber planters are interested in the published results of Dr. Warth's experiments of treating sheet rubber with permanganate of pjtash to prevent mould, says a correspondent to the Sourabaya Handelsblad. This method is now being employed in the east coast of Sumatra. Several lots of rubber so treated have already83 words
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Article20 1913-03-28 8 There will be a church pirado of the Boy Scouts at St. Matthew's Church, on Sunday next, at 8.15 p.m.20 words
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Article23 1913-03-28 8 Ong Swee Chew of 21, Tras St., has alleged to the police that his son, Ah Kow, has stolen jewellery valued at $126.23 words
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Article39 1913-03-28 8 The chief features of the F.MS. Agricultural Bulletin for March are notes npon agricultural education in Java, insect pests, tapping experiments with old rubber at Kuala Lumpur, bark-canker of Hovea, chinchona cultivation in Java, and packing of plantation rubber.39 words
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Article48 1913-03-28 8 The Hindu Association, which is located at 152, Serangoon Hoad, has been exempted from registration under the Societies' Ordinance. Mr. S. Anandayyab, the secretary, is making the necessary arrangements to have a special programme for the opening day at an early date, and is prepared to enlist members.48 words
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Article74 1913-03-28 8 A European ship's engineer was charged in the second court, to-day, with wilful trespass in the house of Mrs. Sinclair at 35, Norris Road, and also with being drunk and disorderly. The defence was that the accused was searching for his wife and, under the impression that she was in74 words
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Article92 1913-03-28 8 A social meeting will be held at the V.M.C.A. on Monday night at 8.45, in order to give members and friends an opportunity of bidding farewell to Mr. and Mrs .Pringle, who are leaving for Europe on furlongh, and of welcoming Mr. Mackenzie (the new secretary) and his wife. In92 words
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Article83 1913-03-28 8 The Dispensary, Ltd., have received stocks of the new anti-malarial fever pocket case manufactured by Messrs. Burroughs, Wellcome and Co., London, according to suggestions by an eminent authority on malaria in the Far East. These neat pocket cases contain all that is necessary fur the treatment of malaria, including a83 words
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Article87 1913-03-28 8 A Hylam named Tan Cbing Kiat was charged, this morning, in the second court, with the attempted murder of Wee Kirn Swee and Wee Kee Liong at 152, New Bridge Road. It was alleged that tbe accused, considering that the other men had insulted his family, drew a knife and87 words
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Article98 1913-03-28 8 There was a big tire in Semarang on the night of tbo 12th instant which destroyed six godowns containing principally kapok and sugar, the property of Messrs. MacN'eill and Messrs. Burns, Philip and Co. It was with great difficulty that other godowns were saved and the credit of doing so98 words
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Article134 1913-03-28 8 To day, for the first time, the British India mail from Europe was brought to Singapore by train from Penang and was expected to be available considerably earlier than under the arrangement whereby the mails have been brought all the way by sea. But as there are no facilities for134 words
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Article145 1913-03-28 8 In the heart of the town in Medan, on the 11th inst., tbe corpses of a Chinese photographer and his Japanese wife were found in their house which had been closed for three months. The corpses were in an advanced stage of decomposition and were found in a dark room145 words
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Article187 1913-03-28 8 The whole engine-room crew of the BritUh steamer Kioto- firemen, trimmers and doDkeymen, to the number of 22, all Indians— were brought by Inspector MacManus before the Master-Attendant (Commander C. A. Radcliffe, UN.) in the Marine Police Court, yesterday, and charged with wilful disobedience to the lawful commands of the187 words
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Article319 1913-03-28 8 Mr. Henderson, of Gnthrie and Company, has returned to Penang from Medan where a branch of the firm has been opened, Mr. J. T. Nichol being in charge. Mr. J. Crabb Watt, of Messrs. Adams and Allan, will act for tbe Hon. A. R. Adams as acting319 words
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Article187 1913-03-28 8 The attention of the Perak public is being drawn to the Perak Order in Council of July 11, 1888, which reads as follows It is hereby notified that any person making the discovery of any treasure, curiosities or other articles of scientific value, of which the187 words
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Article199 1913-03-28 8 An amusing little incident happened in connection with a wedding which was celebrated in Penang net many days ago. The bride arrived from home on a bank holiday, and as the bridegroom had neglected to procure a wedding ling previously, the purchase of it had to be199 words
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Article274 1913-03-28 8 The secretary of the Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber and Produce Estates. Limited, has issued a circular to the shareholders, which statts:-The transfer of the company 'h estates to the United Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited, having now been completed, and the consideration money in cash and shares bein^274 words
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Advertisement214 1913-03-28 8 SMITH'S UNSURPASSED. JOHN LITTLE CO.'S Annual Cash Clearance SALE COMMENCES TUESDAY, APRIL 1. SUPPLIES FOR Estates, Mines, Etc. ANT EXTERMINATORS. (Tbe Universal) For fumigating with Universal Patent Powder. ARSENITE OF SODA. (For killing weeds). BOILERS. (Spencer Hcpwoods Vertical). CALCULATING and ADDING MACHINES. (The Bningviga Mid Bri Oil CEMENT. ("Eagle," "Borneo,"214 words
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Advertisement153 1913-03-28 8 Pictures Hard To Beat FOR THEIR CHOICI QUALITY AND For the Excellent Entertainment They Provide ARE BKINO PKESKKTED TO-NIGHT, AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. Second Show, 9.80 to 11 p.*. Abbreviations. Diplomatic Lovtr. With the favourite French Comedian in the leading role. Klotheri Faith. A Charming Thanhouser Story. Max tinder's153 words
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Article2516 1913-03-28 9 THRALDOM OF THE GIGANTIC ARMAMENTS. What Would Inevitably Produce a War. RICTIR'3 TILIORAM. London, March 27. .Mr. Churchill continued his speech, in presenting the navy estimated, from the point at which be said that if the competition in naval armaments was continued Britain was better able than2,516 words
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Article233 1913-03-28 9 AWFUL SCENES OF DISTRESS AT DAYTON. Flood and Fire Devastating the Town. Riutis's Telboram. London, March 27. Reuter wires from New York The Bix middle- west states have been stricken by the greatest disaster since the San Francisco earthquake. The floods are increasing and are sweeping especially Ohio233 words
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Article201 1913-03-28 9 REASONS FOR THE FALL IN SECURITIES. Failure to Carry Out Promises. Riotib'b Tiliokam. London, March 27. A special article in The Times on the occasion of the passing of the Japanese budget discusses the finanoial situation, which it considers on the whole satisfactory, despite the heavy burdens imposed201 words
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Article121 1913-03-28 9 ANGRY SCENES IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Two Members Suspended. Rsdtbk's Tslioeah. London, March 27. In the House of Commons an attempt by the Opposition to get a snap division on the Appropriation Bill led to a heated scene, the Ministerialists rising to continue the debate until the121 words
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Article623 1913-03-28 9 SPLENDID HEROISM BEFORE ADRIANOPLE. Awful Carnage During Final Assault. Riutih's Tbleoram. London, March 27. The Bulgarian Legation announces that Chatalja has been captured after two days desperate fighting. Later messages from Sofia say the Turks have set tire to all the stores in the arsenal, artillery depot, barracks623 words
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Article147 1913-03-28 9 DlB O*TABIATISCHI LLOTD TILIGRtM. Berlin, March 26. The Bulgarians and Servians have occupied Gaaz. Adrianople is said to have been blown up by its defender Schuekri. At Sofia and Belgrade there is immense jubilation. The Turks decline to allow the departuro of foreigners from Skutari. Sir Edward Grey147 words
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Article69 1913-03-28 9 KIUTM'S TILIOBAM. London, March 27. Lord Wolseley will be interred at Saint Paul's on Monday. London, March 28. Lord Wolseley's funeral will be tho most impressive since the Duke of Wellington's. Six thousand troops will participate and the King has commanded overy possible honour. Field marshals69 words
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Article74 1913-03-28 9 Kictir's Tiliobam. London, March '27. An Ottawa message says Mr. Borden introduces a bill in the Canadian Commons this week providing for Canada's adhesion to the Anglo-Japanese treaty of commerco and navigation of 1911. The treaty will be ac coptod in its entirety with the exception of74 words
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Article18 1913-03-28 9 DSM OsTASIATISCHI LLOYD T»LIOKAM. Berlin, March 27. Prince Windiscbgraetz, Austrian attache at Rome, has committed suicide.18 words
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Article36 1913-03-28 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London yesterday was weak. The closing prices were: Hard Fine Para Spot 8/10 ii Forward 8/10$ First latex crepe, delivery next three months 3/1036 words
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Article242 1913-03-28 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their share circular, dated March 26, Messrs. Fraser and Company state Owing to the Easter holidays the volume of business passing has been small but today's advices show a rather bettor feeling at home and locally thore has been more242 words
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Article53 1913-03-28 9 Ten thousand pounds of rubber were sold by auction at the Penang Rubber Auction Rooms on Wednesday, at the prices detailed below: First Crepe 9206—1212 Second 200— 201 Third 180 Fourth 146 Smoked Sheet 205— 207 No. 2 191 Unsmoked Sheet 196— 200 Virgin Scrap 163 Untreated53 words
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Article827 1913-03-28 10 DEFENCE ASSERT CLAIM IS UNREASONABLE. The Danger Much Exaggerated. The suit brought by the owners, master Mid crew of the steamship Penang for salvage consideration to the amount of 1130,000 against the Soyo Maru, her cargo and freight was continued all yesterday in the Supreme Court.827 words
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Article254 1913-03-28 10 A Plea for Adequate Aerial Defence. The urgency of aerial defence is emphasis ed by Major Baden- Powell in a letter to The Time*, in which he expresses the fear that the i|iii stion is not taken seriously. It is often asked," he writes, why we254 words
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Article38 1913-03-28 10 I'pon the arrival in port of tbe Torilla, bouud from Yokohama, by way of Kobe and HoDgkon^, Captain OL T. Swanson reported that there had been two deaths during the voyage. The bodies had been buried at sea.38 words
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Article845 1913-03-28 10 A Great International Season This Year. I, for one, will go over to England and endeavour to win tbe enp back again." These significant words, spoken at a banquet to the British Isles team when the Davis Cup was won back for the Old Country at Melbourne, give845 words
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Article272 1913-03-28 10 Increase of Capital to Develop Canadian Business. A member of the Standard Oil group, the Imperial Oil Company, which has its headquarters at Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, is increasing its capital from £1,200,000 to .£2,000,000, with the object of developing a larger business in the Dominion. The programme272 words
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156 1913-03-28 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Russia is now trying to get possession of Mongolia, which is Chinese territory, and Britain also intends to do tbe same thing to Tibet. Although Mongolia and Tibet send their envoys to Russia and Britain to place their156 words
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Article502 1913-03-28 10 Big Engineering Work Opened By Tbe King. The Chingford reservoir, which has just been opened by the King, is regarded as one of the greatest water engineering feats of modern times. The reservoir is probably the largest of the artificial type in England. Many difficulties have been encountered502 words
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Article340 1913-03-28 10 Growing Interest in the London Celebration. Interest in the Alexandra Day celebration movement is growing in all parts of the country, says a London paper. Already 5,000,000 roses and 20,000 bouquets have been ordered by the London executive, but it is expected that this will be only about340 words
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Article48 1913-03-28 10 The replayed English cap tie between Newcastle United and Sunder land resulted in a second draw of one goal each, but a London advice dated March 18, states that at the third trial the game ended in a win for Sunderland by three goals to nil.48 words
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Article97 1913-03-28 10 An announcement was made at Northampton that a special meeting of the Northamptonshire Committee was to be summoned at an early date to consider the proposed exclusion of Northamptonshire and four other counties from the first-class Championship at tbe end of this year. Considerable indignation has been expressed at the97 words
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Article301 1913-03-28 10 Sepoy Lines. The competition for the ladies spoon for March resulted in a tie between Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Marriott, Mrs. Bower Smith and Miss Brooke Hunt. The scores were as follow Mrs. Middleton 69—15=44 Mrs. Marriot 60 6 44 Mrs. Bower Smith 66 12 44 Miss Brooke-Hunt 69 15301 words
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Article225 1913-03-28 10 Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week, and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Fixtures fob225 words
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Article73 1913-03-28 10 A carious incident occurred at Jhelum recently in connection with the visitation of plague in that city. The Hindu citizens took a black buffalo, and after smearing it with red ochre and oil drove it out of the town and then turned it loose. A large concourse of people followed73 words
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Article513 1913-03-28 10 Adjourned Meeting Appoints New Directors. The extraordinary general meeting of the Singapore Poultry and Dairy Farm, Ltd., which waß originally convened for Thursday, last week, to consider a motion to liquidate cr, alternatively, to appoint new directors, was actually held yesterday afternoon in the registered offices513 words
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Article466 1913-03-28 10 Sudden Death of Famous Naval ArchitectSir William Henry White, the famous naval architect, died on February 27, at tbe Westminster Hospital. Earlier in the day he bad been seized with a stroke in his office in Victoria-street, and was taken to the hospital. Sir William White was466 words
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Article53 1913-03-28 10 It is announced that in the event of the failure of the negotiations now proceeding for the radium development syndicate to take over tbe historic baths of Bath, the city will undertake an independent development scheme so that the moat may be made of the recently discovered radioactive properties of53 words
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Article1092 1913-03-28 10 THE PAST YEAR'S RECORD OF RESEARCH. Malaria the Scourge of the Country. At a recent meeting of the Council of India at Delhi, Surgeon- General Lukis made a statement on medical research work which has been carried out in India during the past year, and on the1,092 words
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Article730 1913-03-28 11 Rear-Admiral Patey To Be The First Admiral. It is stated that Hear- Admiral U. E. l'atey, M.V.0., has been selected for tbe appointment of first Admiral in Command of the Australian Navy, and will fly his flag in the battlecruiser Australia, which is now at Devonport. It730 words
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Article273 1913-03-28 11 Report of Shareholders' Committee Adopted. An extraordinary general meeting of the aborenamed company was held on February 2(>, at the registered offices, to receive and approve the report of the shareholders' committee. Mr. (has. Trevor (deputy -chairman) presided, and invited discussion on the report. Mr. .1. Hall said273 words
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Article45 1913-03-28 11 An extraordinary general meeting of the Gula Kaluuipcng Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on February 25, to confirm a resolution to delete Article 122 of the articles of association of the company. Mr. F. Anderson, who presided, moved the resoln tion, which was carried uunmuiously.45 words
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Article469 1913-03-28 11 Marconi's Telegraph Co. and the M.M. Company. A case in which the Maiconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., of Marconi House, London, are suing the Messageries Maritime Company and Monsieur P. Lancelin, Captain of the M.M. Co's Paul Lecat was before Mr. H. A. Loos, District469 words
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Article505 1913-03-28 11 How the Welshmen Snatched a Narrow Victory. The annual Hugby football match between Wales and France at the Pare des Princes on February 27 resulted in a victory for Wales by one goal and two tries (11 points) to one goal and one try (8 points). An505 words
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Article725 1913-03-28 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 28, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning I Nom. Valui. Bctirs. Sullies. 2/- Allagar 2/8 8/2* 1 Anglo-Java 8/3 9/4* 1 Anglo- Johore 9/- 11/8 2/- Anglo-Malay725 words
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Advertisement49 1913-03-28 11 The Man Who Gets There U tb» naa wbc baa »kwd w 1 rloh id Umti and *Un»y ot lt-l« hi. tody •ATIRBUR^B METABOUZEO 000 LIVER OIL COMPOUND make, blood lota of tt lift giTiav, brain nourishing, »t»« txgth tcplrii*) ie- I 'o-"1 Of ALL C..EMISTS. KI.Z9 And $9.49 words
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Advertisement8 1913-03-28 11 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Con,8 words
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Advertisement327 1913-03-28 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BRUT-ROYAL A sparkling wine from the renowned growth of Anjou. The best value in the world, and a champagne in all but price. AOKNTB Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Batter; Road, Singapore. Telephone SBl THEBES ALWAYS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME With a Fretih Serirs Pictures327 words
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Advertisement306 1913-03-28 11 UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY AND VALUE <&,% JP% a. 1 II APPEALS TO THE II -^l^^Sfi MOST CRITICAL TASTE ETVIBASSY MIXTURE. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER AND On Saturday, March 29. In honour of the visitors per s.s. CLEVELAND. SUPPER FROM 12 P.M. TO 1 A.M By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. A.306 words
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Article926 1913-03-28 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tlie London and China Express. It should bo understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list926 words
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Article153 1913-03-28 12 The Parliamentary Committee of Hall Corporation has considered a scheme tor tunnelling the River Humber, and passed a resolution to the effect that direct railway communication between North Lincolnshire and Hull, either under or orer the river, was eutential to u»T>«»» the development of the city. Alderman153 words
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Article950 1913-03-28 12 The Industry of the Kasai District. The following particulars regarding the rubber industry of the Kasai District of the Congo State have been rcortved by the Board of Trade from H.M. Vice- Consul for the Kasai Province (Mr. H. H. Castens) Wild Rubber.— Vast forests of950 words
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Article102 1913-03-28 12 Owing to a strike among the crews of the Puglia Steamship Company (Rome) the board of directors hag decided to put out of commission the company's fleet, consisting of 20 ships, 4iow ■battered in different Adriatic ports. It is probable that the dissolution of the company will102 words
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Article1091 1913-03-28 12 Estate Reaches Dividend Paying Stage. The seventh annual meeting of the Langat River (Selangor) Robber Co., Ltd., was held at Colombo on the 15th inst. Mr. H. Hoseason presided, and those present were Mr. David Scott, the Hon. Mr. W. H. Figg (directors) and Mr. H. S.1,091 words
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Article812 1913-03-28 12 Forty Per Cent. Dividend for the Year. The sixth annual general meeting of the Selinsing Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Colombo on March 15, when there were present: The Hon. Mr. E. Ro&ling, in the chair, Messrs. W. Shakspeare, R. G. Bayley, G. Lionel Cox, Herbert812 words
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Advertisement161 1913-03-28 12 A NEW CONSIGNMENT OF 25 OIL PAINTINGS BY MODERN English, French Italian PAINTERS IN VERY ELABORATE GILT FRAMES Have just been unpacked. AGENTS FOR: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARTS, PARIS. TALK ABOUT BEDSTEADS! BIRMINGHAM reports Bedstead Combine Prices advanced. WE BAY DIFFERENT We can SELL BRASS and IKON BEDSTEADS CHEAPER THAN161 words
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Advertisement510 1913-03-28 13 Charles Heidsieck's 4 BRUT WHITE vintage 1906. f-» I M Kk Supplied by Royal Warrant OIAL ill to H.M. King George V. RSIaSPi Sole Agents AN D ISBI BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD. I A FINE HOUSE*' LORDS OLD SCOTCH WHISKY MELLOW WHISKY well matured, ASSUPPLIEDTO 4^-' f> n m. I510 words
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Advertisement710 1913-03-28 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8 N. CO.. LTD. BSTWaSK •wmantla (Perth), North Wait Australian Porta, Java and Singapore. RegrlM Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, culling Java (as inducement offers), Derby, KingY Sound (Pt rt for the Kimberley710 words
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Advertisement267 1913-03-28 13 THE BANDMANN OPERA GO. Will be Playing London's Successes. PINK LADY. PRINCESS CAPRICE. AUTUMN MANOEUVRES. GIPSY LOVE. ETC. wTzr*! *12 ROBINSON PIANO selections 0.85. COMPANY, LIMITED. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. ITS. Portland Cement. In Casks ol 375 lbs. net. Drain Pipes, any shape In Bags of 250 lbs. net. Outterways267 words
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Advertisement476 1913-03-28 14 INSURANCE. NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. Founded 1797. HEAD OFFIGEB. NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £28.500.000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements. THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Agenta. 1.4 tUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANT, LIMITBD, LONDON •akseribed Capital 42,000.000 Total lavestod Fonda 48.360,000 A.aaaal Income 41.100,003 l'ae ajadei-aignul, Asastt tor tho476 words
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Advertisement253 1913-03-28 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE •SSUHANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1881. Direct Govarnmant Suparvlalon Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE' and NoE-Korfei table, Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Businaaa, 1011, 0ver... *****,000.00 Cash Loans. Settlements, eto., made locally. Numerous modern schemes, 4. H. EVANS, Manager.253 words
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Advertisement438 1913-03-28 14 BANKING. HBNGKBNfi AND SHANGHAI BANKING CBRPBRATIBN PAID-UP CAPITAL *****0.300 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at a/- 111,000,000 Silver ♦17,800,000 182 230,000 i Reserve uakUity of Proprietors 11E.000,000 OOURT OP DIRBOTOR*. F. H. Armstrong, Esq., Chairmaa. Hon. Mr. C. H. Rota, Deputy Chairmaa. 8. B. Dodwell. F. Lteb. Esq. G. Krieeland, Bsq.438 words
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Advertisement487 1913-03-28 14 BANKING, NETHERLANDS-INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK (NED.-IND. HANDELBBANK) UtaMlsbsa- 1181 Capital I jMMIUL GUIs. 16,000,000 (about 41,360.000) MIIMir 14.906.850 (aboat 41,343,113) Aa**rvs) Fund 81B*. 6,033,161. (about 4418,618) Haad-Offloai Amsterdam 'with SabOffioe at The Hafua). Head-Agenoy Batavia. BRANCHES: Hongkong, Samarans, Sonrabaya, Bandoang, Indramayou, Weltevreden, Proboiinggo, Ampenan and Tjilatjap. CORRESPONDENTS in all principal towns487 words
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Advertisement931 1913-03-28 14 SALES BY AUCTION, AUCTION SALE Of Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Piano, Plants, etc., AT DOVECOT," RIVER VALLEY ROAD Or Baturday, March 99, at 2 p.m. A good toned cottage piano by The Robinson Piano Coy., rattan faucy chairs, tab'os and bettees teak card Table, oto. Iron single and double bedsteads931 words
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Article719 1913-03-28 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Increase in the Price of Petrol. The retail price of petrol in England was increased last month by 2d. per gallon. The highest price hitherto has been Is. 7d. per gallon, but one of the leading companies concerned in the supply719 words
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Article374 1913-03-28 15 Suggested Chamber of Commerce Agent After dinner at the Trocadero Kestaorant, the members of the London Chamber of Commerce listened to a number of speeches upon "Trade developments in the Far East." A section of the Chamber devoted to the interests of the Far East was374 words
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Advertisement487 1913-03-28 15 Fatty degeneration of the h.p. Is a 20 h.p. American car more powerful than an 11-9 h.p. British car What does the 81 of difference in horse-power count for Is it muscle, or is it fat Horse power is rated -»nd taxed -by engine-bore. THEREFORE, American automobiles are bnilt with487 words
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Advertisement214 1913-03-28 15 BY APPOINTMENT MOTOR XYRE ufß&gjE&^S} MANUFACTURERS TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEOR6E V. THE MOTORING PUBLIC WANT DUNLOPS The enormous preponderance of Dunlop tyres at Olympia— l,3s6 as against 875 of all other makes combined is evidence that the public taste is sound. The spread of technical knowledge amongst car owners,214 words
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Advertisement67 1913-03-28 15 THE 'PAGANS' Hair w JT*>W9l±<2 TRY IT $1 a Bottle. DEPOT Maynard Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. THE STANDARD LIFE Asßuranoe Company. EsUbllihM) H«ad Offlce-EOIKBURGH. incorporated 1826 FUNDS— £I3,OOO,OOO 1910 An old-ej tabllshed OHice of the highest Integrity with A LOCAL DIRECTORATE. Attractive Schemes— Moderate Rates. Liberal Terms— lmmediate Cover. Chief Agents:67 words
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Advertisement689 1913-03-28 16 A patent self-contained ri I^/3/ O m( tal cleaning and polishing cloth, for any kind of metal. NO PASTE. NO LIQUID. NO MESS. NO WASTE. 20 cents per piece. Serviceable until worn to pieces. Special grade bright parts of Motor Car. Samples FreeSHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. CHINESE CLERK689 words
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Advertisement469 1913-03-28 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. HOUSE TO LET. No. S5, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply S. Manasaeh Co. 4-1 a HOUBEB TO LET. To let, No. 45, Anson Road and Nos. 21 and 32, Sambau Koad. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 11l v FURNISHED SEASIDE REBIDENCESTOLET. Belmont, Benzoline, Ben Ledi,469 words
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Advertisement608 1913-03-28 16 BOARD AHD LODGING. r. m. c. house. Excellent rooms, with or without board. Apply The General Secretary. 1-3-sub. v SILVERBANK. ORCHARD ROAD. English Home, vacancy, married couple. Telephone 628. 11-8 HI -8 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Three nioe rooms with verandahs vacant from April 1, lower Tanglin District. Suitable for married608 words
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Advertisement589 1913-03-28 16 NOTICES. KIAM KMT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, us Hustslaal testrsHsri. Telephone No. 421. 1084 108, Market Street NOTICE TO LADIES LEAVING FOR EUROPE. Old Clothing, Table Linen and Bottles will be gladly received by Mrs. Amery at the District Maternity, Victoria Street. 258 13 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS, i A Subscription Dance589 words
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Advertisement754 1913-03-28 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. 'In the Estate of Seen Badar bin Talib Alkatirie, deceased. Pursuant to The Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinanoe 1886," Section 46, Notice is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any oleums or demands754 words
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