The Straits Times, 9 June 1913
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Title Section13 1913-06-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.203 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JUNE 9. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement168 1913-06-09 1 LAIRD O' LOGAN Ktsf i mTA H Special Scotch Whisky. Established 1742. KATZ BROS., LTD., CO SALE SPECIAL LINES FOR Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Motor Lamps, Ice Chests, Crockery, Rubber Mangles, Motor Cycles and Accessories, Carpets, Perfumery, Ellwood's Helmets, Gramophones and Footballs, Pipes, Sheeting, Underclothing, Millinery and Gowns, Silver Goods168 words
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Advertisement171 1913-06-09 1 Robinson Co. RELIABLE CLOCKS FOR OFFICES |^B/^ ESTATES, Etc., Etc. 9^^- I 'if 3 EXCELLENT TIMEKEEPERS. 1 I^/ V^^Smtl' ALL VARIETIES OF CLOCKS IN STOCK. W^ POLISHED OAK OFFICE CLOCK. IllM^^llll 12 ins. Dial, 8-Day, half-hour strike. m\ it* "i "1 C^k W^T AS ILLUSTRATION. O OV^sjllh Size A. 4"171 words
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Advertisement10 1913-06-09 1 JEFFREYS PILBENER BEER Sol* Agents AOAMBON 6ILFILUN. AID CO LTD.10 words
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Article1141 1913-06-09 2 RAPID GROWTH OF MERCHANT FLEET. Large New Constructions. The Japanese merchant fleet has perhaps never grown in any one year so rapidly as In 1012, and in the current year also there are no signs of a fallingoff in this rapid increase in the number of ships, says1,141 words
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Advertisement643 1913-06-09 2 A Celebrated Violiniste I laaaaaaaaaaaaaKaaaaaaaUT^^ifi \^^^tTC^7 aaaaaaafl 1 1^" 3 jtJaUMaaali, Nervous Fatigue, Languor— The power to excel, the confidence which ensures her brilliant successes, says the talented violinist, Miss Sybil Keymer, is entirely due to her abundance of vigorous nerve force created by Phosferine. How greaily the numerous distinctions643 words
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Advertisement49 1913-06-09 2 Bowel Complaint in Children. During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child's bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement509 1913-06-09 2 Nerves I Young and old have them. Some abuse them. They get tired, —starved. Symptoms: Loss of appetite, sleeplessness, indigestion, irritability, eventually a wrecked constitution. 1 Alcoholic remedies stimu- late only; they do no j good, much harm. f SCOTT'S Emulsion soothes, nourishes, and feeds. Trad. the nerves. A I509 words
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Advertisement218 1913-06-09 2 P'Vana* Tonic is f/7/yA scientific combination r A// of ideal tonic constituents. An invigorator of great value for over-worked bodies and brains and f^' tired nerves. K It sustains invalids and hastens the recovery X* of convalescents after illness. 'VAN A' Tonic j T< (Trade Mark) pj> Enriches the blood,218 words
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Article742 1913-06-09 3 UNITED ACTION BY DRAPERY TRADE. Black-Listed Women. I Preparations are now being made by the drapery trade of the country, as a combined body for a systematic war on the shoplifter. A special committee of the Drapers' Chamber of Trade which was appointed to consider bow the742 words
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Article164 1913-06-09 3 It has been determined to make the Fine Art section the leading feature of the AngloGerman Exhibition, to be held this year at the Crystal Palace. With this end in view an executive committee has been formed, oonsisting of Sir James D. Linton, P.R.1., chairman; Mr. Walter Burroughs-Fowler,164 words
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Advertisement266 1913-06-09 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. Esit»bn»h«.d i sea The first Lite Offioe in the world to introduoe the non-forfeiture prinoiple to Policies. A Mutual Ofllea. Ho Sharatioktavv. Low Pramiumi. Annual Inosms «1 ,284,364. Funds «7, 291,290 Claima paid £0,078,060. ALL profits are distributed amongst Policy-holders. Claims paid266 words
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Advertisement89 1913-06-09 3 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and scalds89 words
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Advertisement720 1913-06-09 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. Bi«OAPoaa to Java Pomrt. Pom Dabwdi, Thursday Islaud, Bkisbamb md Stshbt via Tobbbs Stbaits. A lbo taking passengers and oargo with transhipment for other Yiotobiab, Sooth Adstbaliam and Noeth Qobinblamd Pobtb, Bbjtish Naw Gdinia, Naw Bbitadi, Tasmaitiaji and Naw Zbalamd Poets, (moothPastals. luptrb SoansryA regular720 words
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Advertisement611 1913-06-09 3 RANEEOUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT frffftU GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venioe, oalling at Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD.611 words
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Advertisement603 1913-06-09 4 STEAMER MILINBB. P. &O. STEAM M AVIG ATI9N CB. for;ohina, japan, pbnano. übyloh, australia, india, adbn, botpt. mbditbrranban ports, flt mouth and london. Through BUU 0* Ladimg tmmt tot Ob Ooart, PeniM (Jolt. Oo«ti»3aial and *:-nriea« Ports. Ihunh wUI le*T6 Bi»g»pore u» of aboakMAIL LINES 1«1S Bomtmmi (/or M*ropi). nom603 words
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Advertisement645 1913-06-09 4 BTEAMER BAILIN6B. I N. Y. KJ JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this Berrioe hare been specially designed and constructed, and are645 words
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Advertisement689 1913-06-09 4 BTEAHER BAILIHBB. THE SIAM STEAMNAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Pahang, Beriewh, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bim», Semen, Bsobck, Kelmntar, Tabai, Btumn, Teiupm, Pmuml, Patanl. Btogo*e, Urn, Kob»mnl, Budo*, r, Taka, (Jbarapoo, Kohlak and Bugkok. Dim P«p«*m— PRACHATIPOK June 9 Juno 11. BORIBAT Juna 11 Juno 14. YUQALA June 16 June 18.689 words
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Advertisement521 1913-06-09 4 steamer mums. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ■ill Tim M HAHSA Hnil Combined iMIIM The steamres of these Companies m»i« tain a regular servioe butwßOU Hambnr u Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China md Japan. Homewardß, they Me despatched tortnightly lor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month lor521 words
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Advertisement613 1913-06-09 4 STEAMER BAILHHS. IN. D. L. ■ordd.utsoh.r Lloyd, BrtatK. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINK. The tut and well known mail steamer* V this Company sail fortnightly bom Breme> Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, SoaiLampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (OtMUWt ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vl> vena) Port Said, Baei, Aden, Oolomb Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,613 words
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Advertisement398 1913-06-09 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. KRANIS WANTED. Want< d, 2 capable kranis with thorough knowledge of aooounto. Salary IBJ par month. Apply stating qualifications and previous experience to Box No. 381, Straits Times. 98 _n_ EMPLOYMENT WANTED. Engineer s eki engagement on rubber Estate, oil field or tor engineering firm. Tboronsh knowledge of398 words
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Advertisement167 1913-06-09 5 LATEST ADYERTIBEMENTB. *ucno«ls*LE •^»«»»««JJ n«««™«n Of VALUABLE 999 TBARS 1 LBA 3EHOLD bUWirWHI. UIWIICU. PROPERTY SITUATE AT HYLAM STREET, SINGAPORE, APCAK LlHfc. To be held at Powell A Co.'s Saleroom, FOR PENANQ AND CALCUTTA. On Tobsdit, Join 17, at 2 EO p.m. The Company's steamer TORILLA, 6.206 Kirs t- e?JSAta167 words
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Advertisement317 1913-06-09 5 KEROSENE OIL FOR BUNOALOWS, COOLIE-LINES, WATCH-HOUSES, ROAD-LAMPS, JUNGLE-CLEARING OIL ENQINES. LUBRICATING OIL GREASE For all classes of Engines and' Machinery. MOTOR CYLINDER OIL MOTOR GREASE Specially prepared for Motor Cars. for particulars and prices, apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY. (Straits Settlements), Limited, Winchester- House, SINGAPORE. UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigatof) RECOMMBNDKD317 words
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Advertisement244 1913-06-09 5 WONT WASH CLOTHES. Polishes and Pleases. Makes copper like gold. Tin like silver. Paint like new. Will do a day's work in an hour. MONKEY BRAND BENJAMIN BROOKE CO. LTD. JUST RECEIVED: A Large and Well-Assorted Stock of the Best Brands of Perfumery JLX Lancaster's No Waiting. Ten Hands Going.244 words
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Advertisement987 1913-06-09 6 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. 1 FOR I TERMS OF BUSINESS CASH QQ ESTABLISHMENTS •Who pays quickly pays least." ]R A V li/ LL/1 NCj vJOODS- Oil in the east. \JbVbbc .a Ai^- fWm THE 'TRAVELLER' TRUNK. NO. 1. With single brass kck, made frcm ebett stetl, vamithed and gra987 words
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Article124 1913-06-09 7 FIXTURES Monday, June 9. High Water, 0.18 a.m., '2.16 p.m Court of Appeal. Tuesday, June 10. High Water, 1.10 a.m., 8.9 p.m Wednesday, June 1 1. High Water, 2.12 a.m., LI p.m. Thursday, June 12. High Water, 3.24 a.m., S.I p.m P. and O. homeward mail due.124 words
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Article138 1913-06-09 7 TO -DAT. Ililliton Rolonia 3 pin P. Swcttonhain and Tclok Anson Perak 8 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm t"a"PCeylim. Australasia, Mauritius. India, Egypt, and ffwtpa, etc. MagclUn 3 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Glenogle 3 pm Pontianak Khocn Foeng 4 pm P. Swettenhara Penang, Negapatam138 words
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Article137 1913-06-09 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Assaye left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and may be expected to arrive here on Thursday morning, June 12. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Devanha left Colombo at 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, and137 words
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Article544 1913-06-09 7 Latest Arrivals. Agamemnon, Hrit. str. 4461 tons, Captain ll.i/t'land, .lune 8. From Liverpool, May 8. (•.<■. \V. Mansfield Co. For .lapan, June 9. Kds. Atlantiijue. Fch. str. 8443 tons. Captain Lindin. June 8. From Marseilles, May Ik. (La, mail ami p. M. M. Co. Loft for Saigon. June544 words
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95 1913-06-09 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. l...Tara. Sheers Wharf Nil. Main W. Sict. No. 2.. .Cake Ortega), Ismaila. B. ..Glenogle. 4... Persia. 6. .Nil. o...Circe,. .Circe, Agammeinnon, Calypso. New Dock 7. ..(Under95 words
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Article113 1913-06-09 7 Arrivals. Per str. Calypso, June 8. From Port Swcttenham Mr. Watson.* Per str. Lady Weld, June 8. From Malacca Mr. W. S. Eames. Per str. Chow Fa, June 8. From Labuan Messrs. Younge, McDowell, Howard and Rahay. Per str. Kaka, June 7.— From Malacca: Messrs. C. Wcltpenn113 words
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Article175 1913-06-09 7 The Hon. F. Belfield, legal adviser to the F.M.S. Government, has prepared the draft of an enactment to provide for the protection of trees, plants and cultivated products from disease and pests. He explains the objects and reasons as follows:— This draft aims at providing statutory means175 words
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Article62 1913-06-09 7 Representatives of the British Archaeological School have discovered a large cemetery at Torkhan, 40 miles from Cairo. The burials are evidently 7,000 years old, and they reveal the fact that the custom of offering food to the deal prevailed when they took place. The school's representatives have also cleared over62 words
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Article276 1913-06-09 7 EXCHANOE Singapore, Jlni 9, 1918. On London Bank m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4& Private 0 m/a -i. i 8 m/s a/4 i 9 Om Oihmawt Bank d/d 288j Private 8 m/a 248 J On France Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/s 299 J On India Bank T. T.276 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article158 1913-06-09 7 Jf 8 6 "5 Buyere. Seller* Value (S 10 10 Ampanu 0-00 10.00 10 10 BeUt Tin 2.70 8.00 10 10 Bnuwß 1.00 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 2.05 2.20 10 10 Kainpar par 10 10 KinU Association 12.50 14.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.15.0 2.2.4 £i £1 Lahat Mine*158 words
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Article576 1913-06-09 7 Buyers. Sellers. 2/- U< 2/? Allagar 2/8 2/9 £1 £1 Anglo Java 8/11 ?A 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 10/9 11/7 2/- 2/- Batang Maiaka 2/ 2/6 £1 £1 Batu Tig» 8.2.6 8.10.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.2.6 2.8.9 £1 £l Bokit T fi"t^"g 4.10.0 6.0.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam576 words
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Article101 1913-06-09 7 Buyers. Sellers Value J £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 18/3 18/£1 £1 P»ef. 1.8 1.5.6 5/- 6/- Electrio T'ways 8/8 4/10 10 Fraser Neave 60.50 61.50 100 Howarth Erskine 50.C0 100 7%Pref. 95.0C 102.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Def. 180.00 140.00 1Q 10 Maynard Co. 30.00 100 100 R.101 words
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Article40 1913-06-09 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 1,1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 11,000,000 10% pn Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 pai40 words
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Advertisement44 1913-06-09 7 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you (eel dnll and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets before going to bed. They are just what yea need, and you will be all right tomorrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement97 1913-06-09 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. June 18.— At The Railway Store, P. Saigon Govt. I'nservicable Rly. Stores, at 2.80. June 17.— At saleroom, leasehold land at Hy lam St., at 2.30. Chin* Keng: Lee and Co. June 16.— At saleroom, land and houses ut Serangoon Road, at 2.30. The sweet97 words
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Advertisement195 1913-06-09 7 BY APPOINTMENT SSffi-JJ* TO HM. THE KINO, Contractor! to THE BRITIBH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BBBN CHOSEN FOR USB IN THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS in the: straits settlements ■und FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVES THAT MILKMAID195 words
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Advertisement106 1913-06-09 7 COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BUII GE ROAP. TO-NIGHT: Second Show 9.50 to 11 p.m. DRINK'S LURE Biograph. The husband, drunkard, joins some crooks to bmp'o the bouse id which the wife and ohild he has deserted are staying. He sees his child and defending106 words
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Obituary30 1913-06-09 8 hoPßi.— On May 14, at Thornton Heath, Jane Elizabeth, widow of A. Roper, aged 79. Samson. On May 12, in London, J. Samson, formerly of China, aged 68 years.30 words
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1358 1913-06-09 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JUNE 9. A BOOK ON CHINA. China has in recent times been responsible for the consumption of more ink and paper than perhaps any othe' one subject that has occupied the attention of the world's writers. One can scarcely turn the pages of any journal without1,358 words
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Article22 1913-06-09 8 A bill is to bo introduced into tbe F.M.S. Government for tbe suppression of betting houses and of betting in public places.22 words
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Article23 1913-06-09 8 The output of clean tin oro from Kanaboi, Limited, for May is as follows: Tribute 216.07 piculs, mino 55 piculs. Total 271.01 piculs.23 words
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Article25 1913-06-09 8 A fourth interim dividend of five per cent, for the current financial year has been declared by thn board of tbe Rahman Tin Co., Ltd.25 words
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Article25 1913-06-09 8 Keng tioh Kit, a mandor at tbe sixteenth mile of the Chua Choo Kong Rood, committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor.25 words
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Article27 1913-06-09 8 Miss Hadford, secretary of the V.W.C.A., has consented to address Chinese women at tbe Su Po Sia, Tanjong Pagar Road, on Monday, June 16, at 8 p.m.27 words
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Article28 1913-06-09 8 The Dutch gun-boat Mataram, with Capt. U. J. te Winkle in command, is in from Penang. She is lying in the roads and is expected to depart to-morrow.28 words
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Article33 1913-06-09 8 The new lighthouse at Fort Cornwallis is at present under construction. The foundation has already been laid. It will be 70 feet high and will show a brighter light than the present one.33 words
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Article42 1913-06-09 8 On May 29, there was another case of breach of discipline on the Dutch man-of-war Hertoy Hendrik at Sourabya. Thirty-six bluejackets were placed under arrest and will be sent to Holland by the first opportunity, to be eventually discharged from the service.42 words
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Article57 1913-06-09 8 Complaints continue to reach us from passengers who have lost their luggage, either temporarily or for all time, when travelling from Penang to Singapore overland and it would seem that the supervision exercised at Kuala Lumpur when a change is made from one train tn another is not all that57 words
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Article68 1913-06-09 8 An English employee of the firm of Burt, Myrtle and Co., Sourabaya, (says the Java Bode) who had been discharged by the firia there and who had f. 800 to receive, wrote a cheque out to himself for f. 1,400. He was arrested by the water police on May 24,68 words
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Article71 1913-06-09 8 Tbe F.M.S. Labour Code is to be amended by repealing the provisions of section 76 of tbe Labour Code, 1912, which, though designed to limit and regulate indentured immigration from China, may, it is feared, tend to encourage the immigration of labourers under contracts signed in China, whereas the declared71 words
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Article67 1913-06-09 8 A Macao named Wee Swi, of Sago Lane, was sentenced in the District Court, this morning, to four months' imprisonment for the theft of a jade bangle mounted with gold from a Chinese girl named Tang Lam Heng. Tbe child was playing with some companions in So Jth Bridge Road67 words
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Article115 1913-06-09 8 The Chinese painters engaged in cleaning the Government buildings have been busy at work during the last few weeks and have given the place a neater appearance, states the Pinang Gazette. Ascending by the main staircase, visitors will imagine that the workmen have also been endeavouring, during the King's Birthday115 words
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Article129 1913-06-09 8 Lecturing before the Ernst India Association, in London, Mr. Wilmot Corfield regrotted the suspension of the activities of tbe Calcutta Historical Society, owing to the ceaseless drain of members to England. He advocated the formation in London of a Calcutta Historical Society, one of the chief works of which would129 words
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Article376 1913-06-09 8 Mr. Tom Wright is now on his way to England where he means to free lance in Fleet Street. Inspector J. MacNatnara, who has been in failing health for the past few weeks, has left Penang for home on long leave. Mr. Harry Thomas Jones has filed376 words
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Article90 1913-06-09 8 A programme of specially good quality was presented at the Alhambra cinematograph on Saturday night. A leading feature was the drama Maternity, which was watched with intense interest by a crowded audience but perhaps the best liked item was the special topical film depicting incidents during tbe recent90 words
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Article101 1913-06-09 8 On Friday last the 6th inst. at the Jasin police court, the hearing of the preliminary enquiry against thirty-three Chinese tapping coolies for tbe attempted murder of Mr. Greene, the divisional superintendent of the Merlimau Estate, ami for gang robbery com mitted on his premises on May101 words
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Article170 1913-06-09 8 The washout on the F.M.S. Railways, which delayed the arrival in Kuala Lumpur of yesterday's English mail, was of a very serious nature, says Saturday's Malay Mail. Owing to very heavy rains in the hills, the Sungei Bakap, a small river between Khota Bharu and Batu Gajab,170 words
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Article216 1913-06-09 8 We have received from the Singapore branch of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Company, a copy of the report of tbe directors of that company for the year ended February 28, 1013, which was to be submitted to the shareholders at the fifth annual genera) meeting, to216 words
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Advertisement257 1913-06-09 8 BEESWING FLAKED °°L CAVENDISH. Robinson Co. SPECIAL J 0 Stocktaking Offers. >j>-' y Gentlemen's fine white -V'yy "Gaberdine" Flannel Trousers. I 0 f Style and Finish guaranteed, washes perfectly. L^shw^ Made to measure. i it\ $8.50 pair Fine Black Gents' Cashmere Socks, recommended for hard v wear, will wash well.257 words
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Advertisement157 1913-06-09 8 MATERNITY A DRAMA IN THREE PARTS, An admirable picture which has all the homely understandable touches that go direct to the heart of the majority WILL BE SCREENED TO-NIGHT, Ski -on 1 1 Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. AND FOR A FEW NI6HTB ONLY AT THE ALHAMBRA Bbacb Road TOGETHER157 words
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Advertisement11 1913-06-09 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 11.11 words
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Article184 1913-06-09 9 BRITISH TROOPS ORDERED TO SCUTARI. Serbo-Bulgarian Relations. Rbuteb's Tbleobam. London, June 7. A Router message from Malta says:— :ir>o of the West Yorkshire Regiment are ordered forthwith to Scutari. They leave at ten in the morning, with details of the Army Service Corps and the Royal Army Medical184 words
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Article110 1913-06-09 9 Da a Ojtuiiatischb Lloyd Tblburam Berlin, June 7. Turkish commercial interests are agitating for a free port at Constantinople. The Montenegrin foreign minister at Cetinje, speaking at a reception in honour of the birthday of King Constantine, said that the maintenance of the alliance (with Greece) was indispensable, while the110 words
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Article119 1913-06-09 9 WHAT THE NEW UNIVERSITY MAY DO. Professor Smith Visits London. Raom's Tblbobaw. London, June 7. A special article in The Times refers to the amazing development of Hongkong, its interest in educational work and the success of its university, and says that if the development of119 words
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Article93 1913-06-09 9 No Possibility of a Rupture. Rbotbb's Tilbobam. London, June 7. A Pittsburg message report** that Mr. Bryan and Viscount Chinda attended a banquet given by Mr. Outline, the new Am baasador to Japan. Viscount Chinda declared that, with the improvement of Japanese and American means of communication,93 words
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Article88 1913-06-09 9 Kbctsb's T*L»oaA«. London, June 7. The rifles seized at Dublin were consigned to Lord Karnham at Cavan. The authorities wired to Lord Karnham and it was on receipt of his reply that the rifles were seized. Lord Farnham's reply was that he knew nothing of the contents88 words
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Article113 1913-06-09 9 Pilgrims Banquet the New U.S. Ambassador. Rxuter's Tele<.ram. London, Jane 7. The American Ambassador, Mr. H. S. Pace, was the guest at a banquet of the Pilgrim* Club, Lord Roberts presiding. Sir Edward Grey, toasting the Ambassa dor, said the feeling of goodwill between the two nations113 words
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Article48 1913-06-09 9 Empress of Russia Breaks Pacific Record. RbOTBB'B TILKi.HA'I London, June 9. The Empress of Russia, the new C.P.K. Trans- Pacific liner, has made a record to Victoria, 8.C., from Yokohama, of vine days, five hours. The previous record was ten days, ten hours.48 words
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Article54 1913-06-09 9 Celebration of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, June 8. In celebration of the 25th year of the Kaiser's reign (on June 15) 80,000 gymnasts paraded in the newly-opened stadium at Berlin in the pretence of a tremendous crowd. The Pope is handing to the54 words
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Article75 1913-06-09 9 Reutkr's Tkleoram. London, June 8. At Boston, the trial has concluded of Mr. Wood, president of the American Woollen Company, and Messrs. Atteaux and Dennis, charged with conspiring to create the dynamite explosion which occurred in the town of Lawrence during the general strike in January, 1912,75 words
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Article54 1913-06-09 9 RsOTSB'S TsLSdKAM. London, June 7. An official statement is issued at Panama to the effect that the heavy concrete work on six locks of tho canal is completed. The gates at Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores will be closed as soon as possible after June 15, permitting54 words
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Article31 1913-06-09 9 lUdtbb's Tmlsqrah. London, June 7. Mr. Bower Ismay has sold Craganour to the Argentin3 Government on the oondition that the horse never races again. The purchase price is £80,000.31 words
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Article40 1913-06-09 9 R»CTBB'i TbLIOBAB. London, Jane 7. The House of Commons has read the third time a bill prolonging the hours of polling at elections to ten o'clock in the evening if notice is given by a candidate.40 words
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Article25 1913-06-09 9 RaUTM'S TBLBOBAH. London, June 7. Mr. John Dickinson is appointed Chief Magistrate of London in succession to the kite Sir Curtis Bennett.25 words
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Article36 1913-06-09 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London on Saturday wh duU. The closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/8* Forward 8/7 First latex crepe, delivery next three months 3/1436 words
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Article42 1913-06-09 9 (FboM OCB OWN CORABSPONDSMT.) London, June 7. Toe rubber auction average price was 3/101 to which it has been reduced by the bad prices obtaining for low quality crepe*. The best grade* are steady. The market is looking better.42 words
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Article1048 1913-06-09 9 INCREASE IN PASSENGERS AND RECEIPTS. Company's Prospects. The ordinary general meeting of the Singapore Electric Tramways, Limited, was held on May 18, at the offices of the company, 19 St. Swithin's-lane, EC, Sir Frank A. Swettenham, G.C.M.G. (chairman of the company), presiding. The secretary (Mr. J. Coltman) having1,048 words
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Article31 1913-06-09 9 The Captain of the Borneo plying between Singapore and Bandjennassin was fined f 9,000 by the Court of Soorabaya, on May 27, for contravening the quarantine regulations, say* toe Soorabaya Handelsblad.31 words
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Article603 1913-06-09 9 THE OWNERSHIP OF MOSQUITO BREEDING PONDS. Recent Municipal Prosecution. Prior to opening the proceedings of the Appeal Court, to-day, the Full Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Fisher and Mr. Justice Sproule, beard a criminal appeal. This appeal was brought at the instance of the Attorney603 words
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Article217 1913-06-09 9 Subsidy Wanted to Withstand Competition. The Jiji, as translated by tbo Japan Gazette, states that in view of the opening of the Panama Canal in a couple of years, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Toyo Kisen Kaisha and Osaka Shosen Kaisha are now making investigation as to217 words
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Article136 1913-06-09 9 The draft of an enactment to amend the Railways Enactment 1912 is published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette where the Hon. F. Bel field, legal adviser to the Government, explains that the object of the measure is to afford to the railway department some measure of protection against136 words
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Article50 1913-06-09 9 The draft of an enactment to make better provision for a guarantee fond with regard to securities to be furnished by public officers is printed in the F.M.S. Government Gazette. The measure is in harmony, so tar as differences of system permit, with the analogous ordinance of the Straits Settlement*.50 words
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Article376 1913-06-09 9 Optimistic Tone on London Share Market. The following report on the share market at home is taken from the London and China Express of May 18 The Whitsun holidays stayed development of any importance in the rubber share market. After the same with a sharp advance in376 words
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Article667 1913-06-09 9 The Reported Change of Policy Confirmed. Interviewed by the Bangkok Times on May 22, Mr. L. S. Smart, acting Controlling Engineer of the Siamese Southern Line, said it was quite true that work had been stopped on the Singora Patani section owing to the fact that the667 words
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Article22 1913-06-09 9 An auction at the Hague of 32 sketches by Rembrandt realized f. 300,000, sayi a telegram dated May 27, to Java paper*.22 words
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Article155 1913-06-09 9 PREMIER PROMISES FURTHER ACTION. Mr. Borden and the Partisans. Rbutbr's Telbobam. London, June 7. In the Ottawa House of Commons, Sir Wilfrid Laurior asked what action tho government proposed to take on the Senate's rejeotion of the Naval Bill. Mr. Rorden, tho Premier, replied that the government intended155 words
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Article65 1913-06-09 9 CONSPIRATORS TO PAY FOR BROKEN WINDOWS. Death of Miss Davison. Rcotbr's Tblkoram. London, June 7. A jury has awarded several West End shop-keepers £808 damages against Mrs. Pankhurst and Miss Christabel Pankhurst and others for windows broken by suffragettes as the result of defendants' conspiracy. London, June 9.65 words
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Article59 1913-06-09 9 Unfortunate Mishap to American Captain. Rbcter's 'Ik.lki.kim. London, June 7. The English polo team beat the strongest American team at Piping Rxk they have yet encountered by 8J goals to Mr. Foxhall Koene, captain of the American polo team, has broken a collar-bone in a practice match, and59 words
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Article65 1913-06-09 9 RaoTßß's Tilioram London, June 7. Sussex beat Leicestershire at Leicester, by an innings and 59 runs. The match, Cambridge I'niversity v. Hampshire, at Southampton, was drawn. Somerset beat Derbyshire at Taunton by 91 runs. Worcestershire beat Gloucestershire, at Worcester, by an innings and 136 runs. Kent beat Lancashire,65 words
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Article62 1913-06-09 9 RbUTBR'S TILIORAM. London, June 7. In the preliminary round of the Davis Cop, between America and Australasia, Me Loughlin (America) beat Rice 6—1, 6-8, 6—8, and Williams (America) beat Doust B—4,8 4, B—4, I—6, 7—5. London, June H. A Now York message says Australasia has won the62 words
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Article49 1913-06-09 9 RIOTIK 8 TILIOUII, London, June 7. The Prince of Wales goes to Germany on July 1 for six weeks, on a visit to the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz. Daa Obtasiatischb Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, June 7. The Prince of Wales is shortly expected at Berlin.49 words
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Article38 1913-06-09 9 D*B Ostasiatischi Lloyd Tilioram Berlin, June 7. It is probable that the Chinese Ambassador will be introduced unofficially to the Kaiser, but the Republic will not be recognized till after the election of a President.38 words
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Article28 1913-06-09 9 Die Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tiliobav. Berlin, June 7. In the Morocco fighting, the Spanish forces have suffered losses and a new expedition is being planned.28 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article90 1913-06-09 10 At the annual general meeting of the Tjandi Sports Club on Monday, May 26, a very strong and energetic committee was formed. The club appears to have a very successful year before it. The committee is made up of the following gentlemen President, J. L. van Houten;90 words
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Article145 1913-06-09 10 We have bad a visit from a Mr. H. Howell who has come to Malaya with the object of encouraging the art of boxing. He baft with him Les Gleeson, a lightweight, who fought on March 4, Black Paddy, of Australia, and beat him in the eleventh round, and145 words
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Article293 1913-06-09 10 Singapore Qolf Club. Tbe June medal competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. K. F. H. Edlin who returned the excellent nctt score of 72. The sweep was won on the 7th by Mr. Edlin and on the Bth by Mr. G.293 words
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Article305 1913-06-09 10 Association Cup. On the S. C. C. ground this evening the tn st and second teams of the K. O. T. L. I. will meet in the semi-final of the association cup competition, and the second team hope to put up a keen fight against their seniors. The following305 words
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Article221 1913-06-09 10 5.C.C. v. The (iarrison. On the Esplanade on Saturday the S.C.C. played the Garrison and won by two wickets. Scores: Garrison. l-t. C. Brown b Rayner 0 Lt. Black b Hodgins 0 Cpl. Dempsey b Rayner 5 Lt. de Hoghton b Kayner 27 (apt Day b Kayner 0 Lt.221 words
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Article510 1913-06-09 10 S.R.A. Meeting. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Singapore Rifle Association is now nearing completion. The following events have been decided on the Ballestier Range since the 8th inst.: (iarrison Ladies Rifle Club. The shoot for the Donnet Cup will take place on the Tanglin range, next Friday,510 words
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Article156 1913-06-09 10 The Deputy Commissioner, Mandalay, is holding an enquiry into the conduct of the Lirubin Prince, who, during a visit to Mandalay lately, is alleged to have committed an act of desecration at Mandalay Hill, by removing the remains of his father, who was heir-apparent to the156 words
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Article112 1913-06-09 10 The Cardiff Corporation is apparently more prompt in action than that of Hainclin. An appeal was made to them by the residents of the Broadway district of the city for protection against an invasion of rats. The council decided to send a corps of inspectors to the112 words
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Article240 1913-06-09 10 Hostile Demonstration at Railway Station. The change in the pugilist Jack Johnson's fortunes was illustrated at Chicago, on May 8, when a crowd at the Union Pacific Railroad station hissed him as he passed through en route to the court for the adjourned hearing of the charge240 words
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Article605 1913-06-09 10 Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Report. Writing from London on May 15, Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co., state: About £850,000 arrived in the form of bar gold, of which £225,000 was reserved for India. There was a demand, to a moderate extent, for the Continent. The remainder605 words
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Article198 1913-06-09 10 In his article in Harper's for April, Stefansson, the Artie explorer, tells of the discomforts of summer days in the far north July was intolerably hot. We had no thermometer, but I feel sure that many a day the temperature must have been over one198 words
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Article275 1913-06-09 10 Happy Conclusion of a War Office Test. A German spy comedy has been enacted at Fareham, Hants, presumably by War Office order, and the sequel demonstrated the vigilance of the civile population in these matters. While cutting mangolds during the first week in May within hail of275 words
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Article284 1913-06-09 10 Japanese Efforts to Plant Trees Systematically. The Japanese, in their anxiety about their timber supplies, are paying particular attention to what their protectorate Korea may be able to do for them in this direction. Since the year 1907 systematic planting of trees, including complete plantations, has been adopted284 words
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Article269 1913-06-09 10 Tropical Labour Prohibited By The Government. In the Union House of Assembly at Cape Town on May 7, Mr. Saur, Minister of Justice and Native Affairs, announced that in view of mortality in the Witwatersrand Mines the introduction of tropical natives would no longer be permitted. The269 words
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Article216 1913-06-09 10 A private view of the Brompton and Kensington Electricity Supply Company's electric restaurant was given recently at 251 Earl's Court, S. W prior to the public opening. A luncheon was subsequently given to demonstrate the ad vantages of electric cooking, a noncombustion process, and its entire suitability216 words
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Article526 1913-06-09 10 Adoption of South Kensington Site. The long-standing controversy over the site of that section of the Natural History Museum of South Kensington known as the Spirit Museum lias reached a further point by the decision of the authorities to provide underground accommodation on the land lying between the526 words
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Article367 1913-06-09 10 Tenom- 14,900 lbs. Taiping Rubber Estates.— 4,ooo lbs. Kempas. 6,500 lbs. Semambu. 3,311 lbs. Sungei Bagan.— 3,055 lbs. Ayer Tawah.— s,9lo lbs. Bruas- Perak.— l,lo6 lbs. Bernam Perak.— 3,42s lbs. Cicely.— l9,B36 lbs. Chemor- United.— s,794 lbs. Dominion. --15,99) lbs. Glenealy.— 6,4oo lbs. Lower Perak.— 2,9oo lbs.367 words
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Article84 1913-06-09 10 A Chinese bouse in Medan was slruel: by lightning on May 29. The current M through the roof and stricking a be I im I the surroundings, set the whole bed -room on tire. The occupant of the bed, a Chinaman, stunned at first, but speedily rocov-1.114 Im called for84 words
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Letter247 1913-06-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The Singapore mortality returns for tbe week ended May 31 record 223 deaths, or a ratio per mille of 36.12, 39 of these being attributed to malarial fever, shewing a rise in the number of deaths from that cause.247 words
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Letter488 1913-06-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I write as a volunteer of nine years' service in the London Scottish and active service in South Africa and local experience in the recent riots in Kuala Lumpur district. I am making my suggestions mainly on the latter.488 words
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Article210 1913-06-09 10 Many instructive facts were communicated by the Rev. A. Taylor, secretary of the British and Foreign Society, at the annual meeting of the society in (jueen's Hall. Never in any previous year has the society sent out so many copies of Holy Scripture to the ends210 words
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Article62 1913-06-09 10 The following rubber was sold on Wednesday at the Peuang Rubber Auction Kooms at the prices detailed Price per picul, Sterling equivaI'enang. lent London. Siuokci slitet *****170 3/ lJ-8,33 perlb, t'osmokedsbeet 151 168 2/11 j S/W No. 8 crepe II* 132 2 4} 2/7J No. 4 Uw62 words
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Article588 1913-06-09 11 Inquiry Into Aspirations And Ethics. Two leading French weeklies have come out with pearcbing inquiries into the aspirations and ethics of tbe jeune fille," that onoe secluded and always delightful product of contemporary French life. For tho present tbe Revue Hebdomadaire has only published a first instalment,588 words
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Article223 1913-06-09 11 Proposed Substitution of Reggio For Brindisi. Tbe London correspondent of tbe Manchester i uardian hears that the Post Office anthorities are considering the question of a suggested change in the mail route to India and the Far Kast. Complaints have frequently been made as to the223 words
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Article184 1913-06-09 11 It has lately been nvj^i *t. <\ by more than oue astrouoint r that the disc of the <un may be au optical illusion, and that this gaseous parent of our gyHtem is not necessarily spherical. The theory has been advocated chit fly by Schmidt, by Julius184 words
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Article83 1913-06-09 11 11. M. Kmbansy at Tokio reports that, according to tbe latest information obtainable, the output of cruile petroleum in Japan dur ir>K I^l2 was roughly 57.76N.300 gallon*. The figure* for the production of refined oil in lill-2 arc not yet available. It is thought that th" outout of crude oil83 words
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Article434 1913-06-09 11 Pathetic Reminiscences of Famous Artist. M. Leon Bakat, tbe famous Russian artist, is to day a man of eminence, known whereever the Russian ballet is known, and leader of a school of painters. It was a long time, however, before his daring theories brought him fame. His434 words
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Article155 1913-06-09 11 Men Drive i Mad by Exasperating Girls. Remarkable evidence of the effect of the telephone on tho minds of subscribers was given in Berlin, recently, in the trial of Dr. Paechter. who is also a barrister, for insulting telephone girls. The Commissioner in Lunacy, Dr. Strauch, declared that155 words
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Article265 1913-06-09 11 What is your description of the ideal man This question has been canvassed throughout the girls and women of tho colleges of the State of Kansas, and here is the answer posted officially Height, sft llin. Weight, 169 lbs. Cheat, 40in. expanded, 34in. contracted. Waist, 80 J265 words
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Article944 1913-06-09 11 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbis Morning. Singapore, Jane 9, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange ud Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning OBNERAL. 10 Kroner and Neave Ld 60.60 61.60 x.d. 10 Hotel van Wijk 17.00 19.00 110 Howarth Rrskine Ld. 46.00944 words
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Article222 1913-06-09 11 A Shoal of Fish from the Clouds la Ceylon. The monsoon has burst in Kalutara, Ceylon, in real earnest, writes a correspondent to tbe Ceylon Observer. It has been raining heavily the last three days. At the police court lights have had to be requisitioned from .n early222 words
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Article178 1913-06-09 11 It is notified in tbe F.M.S. Government Gazette of June 6 that Mr. H. It. Goulding is to be assistant superintendent, trigonometrical branch, Survey Department Mr. A. S. M. Best to be assistant engineer, P. W. D. Mr. E. J. Gough to be secretary, Sanitary Board, Kuala178 words
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Advertisement41 1913-06-09 11 GoU|£Ha*ij£ into Consumption Oerv a Uoagri bat yoi Noy white U is ONLY a coi-gh. WATTftBURrt ■WA&OLiZEO COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND Tb* ftnea< midt Ist oomhatinjr wrare oonuhs. OURSt* any ooagti that ia •sly <na«h. Very r-'-*-"i 1 as and »a.O«.41 words
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Advertisement8 1913-06-09 11 For Bronchial Coughs take WoodY ftrest Peppermint Core.8 words
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Advertisement90 1913-06-09 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BECTHEIMER at $11 per case if by far the best value in still Hock. AIIEKTS Garner, Quelch Co., WIKE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881 THE ROYAL HAIR-DRESSING SALOON Beg to inform tbe Public that they have secured the services of an Expert Assistant with 3390 words
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Advertisement375 1913-06-09 11 lICHELIH EANS ORE "-EAGE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS Mo 80 6 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner OH SATURDAY, JUNE 14. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. Tbeouly Brat class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splitdid verandah. Reetacrant. WUb management. French kitchen and attendance as in the finest Buruptao Rt-aUuraDtn. Manager i O Feraudy, late375 words
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Article829 1913-06-09 12 CHIVALRY AND VALOUR IN LATE WAR. An Official Publication. In the Army Review (London) attention is called to a volume— the fifth of the series recently published at Tokio under the orders of the Director-General of Military Education, dealing with the Russo-Japanese war. The present volume U829 words
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Article96 1913-06-09 12 There are certain ancient customs which, we may hope, will never wholly die out at houie. One is that of ale tasting, of which we are reminded by the announcement that the post of ale taster under the Court Leet of Aston is vacant. This particular post dates back96 words
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Article150 1913-06-09 12 From America cornea the story of a sailor 'Who strolled into a seamen's Bethel in NewYork, where a preacher was Riving an im ptuisioucj address. The sailor listened in a dazed condition lor a while, and then fell as leep. The address continued, and finally the preacher asked all who150 words
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Article421 1913-06-09 12 Cheap Trips From Home Across The Atlantic. Modern annihilation of distance has brought even Canada well within the range of tbe summer holiday maker. A Daily News representative was informed at the offices of the Grand Trunk Railway that more and more people are spending their421 words
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Article196 1913-06-09 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:—n196 words
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Article24 1913-06-09 12 Per N Y. K. steamer Atsuta Maru, due June 10. -Mr. O. Hyde, Dr. and Mrs. A. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Koopman24 words
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Article145 1913-06-09 12 Homeward Boun Per P. and O. Assaye, sailing June 18. Mr. T. N. Frost, Mr. Pentreath, Miss Pentreath, Mr. J. H. MacNaughton, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and child, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Hunt, Mr. B. Webster, Miss E. Dillon, Mr. F. H. Dallas, Mr. S. H. Howard, Mr. Smit. Per145 words
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Article31 1913-06-09 12 Per Austrian Lloyd steamer Africa, sailing .Tune 19.— Mrs. Beck and child, Mr. Hamburger, Mr. and Mrs. Louwerier, Mr. K. Lobock, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, Mr. Koovekamp, Mr. and Mrs. Lechner.31 words
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Article92 1913-06-09 12 In England we do net make any distinction between a couple who are "engaged" or lovers who are affianced." But the meticulous Uorinan mind has apparently discoverd that there is such a distinction, and the Leipzig Imperial Court has just pronounced that an engagement is not a92 words
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Article111 1913-06-09 12 Some thousands of barbers on strike at New York rioted on May 12 in the Broadway and other parts of the city. The strikers forced their way into the hotels and shaving saloons, threatening the men still at work and in many cases compelling them to111 words
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Article612 1913-06-09 12 Miscellaneous Property Left on a Railway. A five days' sale of unclaimed property left on the London and South- Western Railway was begun at the Company's Stores Depart ment, Wandswortb-road, on May 5. There are nearly 1,900 lots, and as some of these consist of a612 words
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Article435 1913-06-09 12 Possibitites of Hydro-Electric Installations. Mr. Arthur Valon, President of the Society of Engineers, presided at a meetiDg in the house of the society, Savoy-bill, where a paper was read by Mr. C. A. Battisoombe on Tidal Waters as a Source of Power." The object of the435 words
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Article52 1913-06-09 12 The Manchester Unity, Independent Order of Oddfellows, at a meeting, decided to ne gotiate with the Insurance Commissioners with a view of taking over the administration of the State benefits of all deposit contributors. The meeting declared that it was absolutely necesKary to deal with the unsatisfactory position of post52 words
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Article355 1913-06-09 12 Rare Birds from China in London Store. The influence of tbe picture palace works strangely. It has reduced the demand for< the larger wild animals. There seems as much connection here as appears at first sight in Sir Harry Johnston's suggestion that to the demand for355 words
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Article653 1913-06-09 12 An Interesting Though Delicate Process. It is only from specialised knowledge born of long experience that the modern neverfailing fountain pen is produced says an exchange. The rubber is, of course, obtained in the first place as a gum or "milk" oozing from slits in653 words
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Article80 1913-06-09 12 Speaking at a meeting of the Central Emigration Board at 18 Carlton House Terrace, the residence of Sir Edwin and Lady Doming Lawrence, Miss Teetgen, who had been in Canada for four years, said the received seven proposals in seven weeks, and she did not even know the names of80 words
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Advertisement200 1913-06-09 12 SALE OF Ladies 9 Robes and Blouses PKICES REDUCED 25% to 50% COMPLETE BLOUSE ROBES SHIRTS AND BLOUSES At $4. AteOcts. COLONIAL STORES LIMITED 23, Raffles Square. 'Phone 545. "THE PERFECTION" Billiard Tables. SOLID MAHOGANY, Extra Low AERO Damp-proof Cushions FOB IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. ERECTED TABLES can be seen in our200 words
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Advertisement430 1913-06-09 13 100,000 ADLER TYPEWRITERS have been manufactured in the short time since the invention of the a Adler." This success is the best proof of the popularity of the Adler." That machine which bears the number of 100,000 is now in use at the Court-Marshal's Office of H. H. Prince Regent430 words
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Advertisement699 1913-06-09 13 STEAMER SAILIN6S. OOMBINID SKRVIOB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. A THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8 N. CO.. LTD. UTWin FswNMUitla (Perth), North Htmmx Australian Port*, Java and Sintfapor*. Regular Fortnightly Hilings between Singapore and Western Australia, ealHng at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King't Sound (Port for the Kimberley699 words
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Advertisement218 1913-06-09 13 PIANOS JL PIANO PLAYERS W^ FOR HIRE MEDIUM CHEAP AND THE BEST tuning ROBINSON PIANO NCLUDED Company, Limited. Durable Blazed Earthenware Latex Rubber Gups. Wi>l«« for quotations and description. SAMPLE FRBE ON APPLICATION. YAMATO CO., 41, High Street, Singapore. RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants (Established 1881). MONUMENTS218 words
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Advertisement438 1913-06-09 14 INBUMNCE. CAKTON INBURANCB OFFICB LIMITBD. Oapttal Sobeoribed ...II.MXWm Amount paid-up 6004)00 Rnserve fund 1.800,000 HaUD Omoi, Heasaeaa. Ttae nadorsigned, barlag been appointed Hilts of tbe above Compaay, are prepared |i aaoept Mariae Risks at onrreat rate*. BOUBTBAD a Ofc,— A-m* tU AKDIAN ABBURANCB COMPANT, LIMITBD LONDON. •oßaertked Capital ...aW.000.000 Total438 words
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Advertisement222 1913-06-09 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE MIUMNCE COMP«HI OF UMOa. B*T*Buaano 18BS. Dlf at Qov«-nmant lup«rvlilon Oovtpnm.nt Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDB aad NonForteitable, Lsrge Nat Surplus »novo Uabilities (or Keeorve and all outstanding olaim*. Msw Business, 1911. orer... 18,600,000.00 Cash Loan*, Settlements, etc., made locally. Nnmeroos moden sobemes. 4. H. IVANS, Manager,222 words
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Advertisement441 1913-06-09 14 THE SZE HAI TONS BANRINB MM INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. MO. 17 AND 68. KLING BTRBBT. ISTiBLISBBD 1907 Capital paid 0p..... ....11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors.. »l,ooo 000JM Reserve Fund •800,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tab Tbcb Jooa 8. Low Ksooa I. Tak Swi Kau T. Sm Kia Ja» 8. Lbow441 words
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Advertisement492 1913-06-09 14 BANKING. THE CHINEBE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED. o NEW PREMISES, 64, Kling Street, Singapore. AUTHORISED CAPITAL $4,000,000 ISSDBD CAPITAL 12,000,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS i Lee Choon Onan, Bag. Chairman. Lim Peng Uiang.Esq. Cheok Cheng Kee, Scow Bng Tin, Esq. Esq. P Yeo Cheng Hai, Bsq. Tan bian Cheng, Bag. Tan Chay492 words
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Advertisement743 1913-06-09 14 BAIEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALE f GOVERNMENT UNSERVICEABLE RAILWAY STORBS, To be held at Tbe Railway Store, Polo Saigon, On Friday, Junb 18, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising A quantity ol bolts and nuts, 'on plates, crosscut saws, iron nails, scrap ■on, lubricating oil, Hnbback's paint, tarred aper, roofing felt, etc.743 words
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Article995 1913-06-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motoring Made Easy. The most remarkable constable in the Metropolitan Police Force is attached to the Hendon Division. His name is Conlt, and he not only owns his own motorcar, bat designed and built it himself in his leisure hoars at995 words
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Article31 1913-06-09 15 The Board of Trade has arranged with the London Chamber of Commerce for a threeweeks' exhibition of samples of foreign hardware and agricultural tools competing against British goods in New Zealand.31 words
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Advertisement238 1913-06-09 15 MARINE MOTORS Are Admirably Suited for Barges, Tugs, Patrol Boats, Ferry Boats, Cabin Cruisers, Shallow Draft Cargo Boats. the word "DJINN" is derived from Eastern Mythology— the Spirit created out of Fire. The "DJINN" is designed by BRITISH ENGINEERS. The "DJINN" is made from BRITISH MATERIALS AND BY BRITISH LABOUR.238 words
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Advertisement11 1913-06-09 15 I For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Core.11 words
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Advertisement508 1913-06-09 15 A GOOD DRIVE MAKES THE NEXT SHOT EASIER. THE DUNLOP 'V GOLF BALL flies beautifully, yet is a splendid ball for approaching and putting, due to its perfect shape and homogeneity of core and shell, obtainable only by the DUNLOP PATENT VACUUM PROCESS. George Duncan, using this ball, beat Ray508 words
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Advertisement443 1913-06-09 16 PLEX DUPLICATORS. 100 oopies la 10 nunutea, WRITBRPRESB. 4 oom blued tyywtttw and printing praab ARMSTRONG' TYPEWRITERS. The World's simplest writing machine*, OV Sole Retail Agents for the above Offlee Applianoes are Messrs. P. A. BEINS CO.. IS. Change Alley. SINGAPORE. To whom kindly address all orders and enquiries. WANTS.443 words
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Advertisement186 1913-06-09 16 BOARD AND LODGING V. M. C. A. HOUSE. Excellent rooms, with or without board. Apply The General Secretary. l-'J-SDB. n BOARD ANO RESIDENCE. Large comfortable rooms with verandah attached at Cambo House, 98, River Valley Road. 28-6 26-6 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Two comfortable rooms with bathrooms attached, lower Tanglin District.186 words
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Advertisement508 1913-06-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD, HOUBEB TO LET. To let. No 21 and 33, Sambau Road. Apply Nathan A Son, Change Alley. 1-11 a FURNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEBTOLET. Belmont, Bensoline, Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 88, Baleetier Rd. Apply H. Soma pah, 19, Raffles Place, or 817 Serangoon Rd. 98-11508 words
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Advertisement539 1913-06-09 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. SHIP CHANDLERS, ■ewniSJ—t and Munlclsal.-Contractors. 106, 108 109, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 421 and 1174. B. I. S. N. CO.. LTD. i SPECIAL RATES TO PLANTERS. On and after July 1, 1918, First- class Passage Tickets will be issued to bona fide Rubber Planters resident539 words
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Advertisement541 1913-06-09 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. LLOYD'S REGISTER OF BRITISH ANO FOREIGN SHIPPING Tbe undersigned, having been appointed Exclusive Surveyor for Singapore, has now taken over duties for same as from June 7, 1918. H. GILB V, Surveyor to Lloyd's Register. 7 8 18-6 GUAN KIAT CO. NOTICE is hereby given, that I have541 words
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Advertisement692 1913-06-09 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming uxtures 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 Polo Club. Mondays and692 words
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