The Straits Times, 26 February 1934
1934-02-26
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Title Section40 1934-02-26 1 The Straits Times [■i <■ —in msablv carnmT.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 1° p i^B SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ft, IM4. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1934. Zm~ PRICE 10 CENTS40 words
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Advertisement265 1934-02-26 1 SINGAPORE 70. CECIL BT. (PHONE ClBt>. r FOR I LINE and! HALF-TONE BLOCKS. Tbi tTUITt TIMES PMtS LTI. i DESERTION! I was losing my Husband's Love i^ A "I|bb^_^bl Fox Studio Start, Sally SiUrt and Norman Toiler. TOKALON LTD. TOKALON LTD. TOKALON LTD. PARIS. LONDON. NEW YORK. Wa^^L^^UßWlßWmmw^^a^^Kw&*^m^^B9B9Ww^Nm^^^Bß^^^k^^k^^^a^^^^k^k^a^^BiW^k^^m^^H^awaw **TjfIMBfIBBHBIOOTVJ as265 words
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Advertisement312 1934-02-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR CO JAVA BT. ('PHONE MB3>. fW OR H S ?0 FAMOUS %Jft C ORSETRY/^jj^) AN EXCELLENT STEP IN I L Kj /Ai MODEL 683. COfWET. ALL ELASTIC. 1 UHkS FRONT BU9K CORSET. ALL INCHES HIGH. SATIN TRONT Hrfnll/J^ 3 ELASTIC. 12 INCHES HIGH I'lSffU II W EXTREMELY WELL312 words
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Advertisement8 1934-02-26 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES MALAYA'S PRRMIKK SUNDAY NEWSPAPER j8 words
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Advertisement517 1934-02-26 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAO. SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage B'pore RANCHI 17,000 Mar. I SOMALI 6,810 Mar. 14517 words
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Advertisement547 1934-02-26 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples. Marseilles, London. Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due 8a 9 KASHIMA MARU 10.000 Mar S YASUKUNI MARU 13.000 Mar. 20 I HAKONE MARU 10.400 Apr. 4 SUWA MARU 10,000 Apr. 19 3 FUSHIMI MARU 10,900 May S HAKOZAKI MARU 10.600 May547 words
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Advertisement544 1934-02-26 2 BURNS PHILP UNE. (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MXL BOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wen known steamer m*""j (7486 tons)an< the s-s. MANGOLA (3483 tons) (Oargi only). The v MARJKLLA Is one of th. largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.'544 words
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Advertisement500 1934-02-26 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From Prom Prom Proo B'pore Malacca Port Pcmam BORINGIA 36/3 J7/3 JB/3 ifi FIONIA 20 3 30/3 31/3 33/: KRRIA 10/4 10/4 11/4 U/< LALANDIA 1/5 1/5 3/5 MEONIA 33/5 33/5500 words
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Advertisement919 1934-02-26 2 INSURANCE. Gl#be ""zpsr utn Tae FAnM Ma*, States i*^ "nFk^U SU* siwß m> BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES. LONDON. AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG end BRFMUN. GENOA, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK BALTIMOHR (All routes are liable to alteration.) WEEKLY SERVICE TO LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Via Part Swettcnham,919 words
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Article199 1934-02-26 3 Chinese Steamer Hits Ice Floes. Further details have arrived In Shanghai of the disaster to the s.s. Tung Shing Hou. whose passengers and crew remained afloat In biting cold water for nearly a day before being picked up by a passing Japanese steamer. The Tung Shlng Hou was199 words
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Article153 1934-02-26 3 P. And O. Liner Cathay From Australia. It is a little over 12 months since the P. and O. Company introduced ocean cruises to Australia, and In that time they have become exceedingly popular. Uo to the present there have been nine P. and O. cruises and153 words
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Article150 1934-02-26 3 Ship Not Considered To Be In Any Danger. Hong Kong, Feb. 16. The Douglas steamer Hal Ning is still hard and fast on the beach below the pilot house at Man So Island, at the entrance to Swatow harbour. She has both anchors out and although efforts150 words
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Article103 1934-02-26 3 Cfficers Given Another Ha'if-Year. for the convenience of ships' officers who have yet not registered with the Chinese authorities, the Ministry of Communications has ordered postponement until June 30 of the enforcement and functioning of those not armed with certificates. The instructions were sent to the various navigation103 words
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Article145 1934-02-26 3 Claim For $79,369 Made By D.X.X. Based on the findings of the Dairen maritime court, the Dairen Risen Kalsha has filed a claim for, $79,369 for alleged damages done to the Choshun Maru by collision with the China Merchants' s.s. Toonan off the Shantung coast last autumn. The145 words
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Article107 1934-02-26 3 Seventeen Koreans Pushed Into Sea. Seventeen Koreans had narrow escapes from being drowned when pushed into the sea by others crowding on the Korea-Osaka liner Klmlgayo Maru (950 tons) of the Amasiasaki Steamship Company, when sh» berthed along the Osaka harbour plrr last week. Over 3,000 passer107 words
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Article144 1934-02-26 3 I Oil Wharf NIL Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DBY DOCKS. Tail <on( Pagar. Albert Dock Kampar. Victoria Dock Nil. Kronrl Harbour. King's Dock Caronl River Beldk No. 1 Dock Kelantan. 1 No. 2 Dock Dion;. Monday, February 26. Ships alongside the Wlurra or expected to arrive.144 words
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Article24 1934-02-26 3 The Rawalpindi has left Hone Kong and Is expected to arrive here at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside the wharf.24 words
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Article34 1934-02-26 3 The MM. steamer Yangtse is due here from Saigon on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and will sail the same day at 6 p.m. for Aden. Port Said, Oran. Casablanca. Havre, Antwerp and Dunkirk.34 words
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Article236 1934-02-26 3 Capt Coats's Grand National Win. St. Moritz. An Englishman. Capt. J. S. Coats, won the Grand National, the last run |of the Cresta season, and the most Important run from the top. His time for the three courses was lBo.7sec, and he also made the fastest run236 words
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Article285 1934-02-26 3 BENRINNXS Brit, 3,071 tons, from Middlesbrough 25-2, for Hong Kong 26-2. SINOARADJA. Dut, 299 tons, from Bagan SI Apt Apl 24-3. for Bel. Pandjang 26-2. HONG PENG. Brit, 2.525 tons, from Rangoon 24-2. for Bong Konj 36-2. HUA TONO, BHtTIOJ tans, from Malacca 25-2, for Malacca 37-3. FLEVO,285 words
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Article124 1934-02-26 3 The following passcngees for Singapore arrived on Saturday by the President Hayes Miss M. A. Battln, Mrs. M. Field, Mr. and Mrs. E. Battln. Mrs. M. Field, Mr. and Mrs. E V. Pinch, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fischer, Mr. U. C. Flower, Mr. V. Greco. Mr. E. Greco,124 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1934-02-26 3 3* j NORDDEUTSCHER l& LLOYD. (Incorporated In Vsss£jßo Germany.) The undermentioned art the company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARD FULDA for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai. Ncrtb China m Japan Mar. t i DONAU for Manila. Hong Kong. Shanghai. North China Japan Mar. 13 SAARBRUCKEN for Manila. B. Kong, Shanghai, North China ft662 words
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Advertisement395 1934-02-26 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ofcafAMEMCAW MAH. LIME ANNOUNCEMENT. at We take pleasure in announcing that effective immediately the Dollar Steamship Lines have entered into a Return fare agreement with Lloyd Triestino Special low rates can now be quoted provided passengers use President Lirers from Singapore to Europe returning on steamers belonging395 words
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Advertisement386 1934-02-26 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD, Incorporated to ttiffluid.li "ELLERMAN- LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM A HAMBURG Via Ports and Smta Uaaal DM Sails. BtBamn S'por*. B'pore CITY OP KHARTOUM In part Mar. t cm OP BATH Mar. 14 Mar It Calls Dunkirk. FOB BONG EONG. SHANGHAI A J.\rAXV Steamer Do*386 words
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Miscellaneous77 1934-02-26 3 BINCAI'ORE WEATHER RFPORT. ota ions Yesterday List night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins Sunshir.2 tcinp. F hrs. *P AIo; Star 90 Nil 10.1 7i Kotft Bharu 87 Nil 7.6 73 K. Trengganu 86 Nil 4.7 70 Buklt Jeram 91 Nil 7.1 73 Malacca 85 Nil 9.7 70 6in japore77 words
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Miscellaneous143 1934-02-26 3 TIDE TABLES. Tuesday, February 37. H. W. 9.24 a.m.. 8 ft. 3 in., 10.55 p.m, ft. L. W. 3 56 a.m.. 4 ft 9 in., 4.21 p.m, 1 ft. 3 in. Wednesday. February 18. 11. W. 10 S a.m., g ft. 7 In., 11.18 p.m, 8 ft. 3 in. L.143 words
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Advertisement371 1934-02-26 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for aay pewtMo tinttiscd la these columns send copie* of testimonials. De BM send originals. WANTED CANVASSERS, and lady typist. Apply Box No. 374, Straits Times. EFFICIENT SHORTHAND TYPIST, required Immediately for Import Department large European Firm. Apply stating salary Inquired to Box No. 371, Straits371 words
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Advertisement717 1934-02-26 4 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE. Ford Victoria Saloon 14.6 h.p. in perfect condition. Apply Box No. 884. Straits Times. FOR BALE, Humber Snipe Saloon. PracUcaily new. excellent condition. $3,300, Box No. 389. Strata Than. FOR 3ALE, Six cylinder Flat, 1980 model. Excellent runnuv order, $450 or nearest offer. Apply Box No.717 words
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Advertisement611 1934-02-26 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET South Bridge Road. Nos. JOfl and 210. Dell Street, No* M. M. M and Raffles Place. Mo. I (tad floor). Change Alley Nos. 6. 8 and 10 rm and 2nd Soon). Robinson Road Nos. S (Bod floor). 78 ft SX Apply Thong611 words
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Advertisement597 1934-02-26 4 PUBLIC NOTICES LOCAL EMPLOYERS HAVINQ VACANCIES FOB EUROPEANS ARE URGED TO CONSOLS THE CHAIRMAN OP THE ECKOPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THE T.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. NOTICE OF REMOVAL The Office of Powell Co., Ltd, will be removed to No. 2, Raffles Place, from February 26, 1984. SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB. The pool will597 words
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Advertisement1090 1934-02-26 4 BUSINESS CARDS TURKISH BATH. FOR REDUCING WZIOHT and General Health Purpose!. C I (1 A D (1 REJUVENATES— IMPROVES V 3 r\ V^ Physical condition, complexion etc. BEAUTY CREATIONS Invaluable tonic for all. THE Make your appointment at CECH* Be— Orehar* *8 PERMANENT WAVE M BT EOKOPEAN LADY EXPERTS BATTLES1,090 words
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Miscellaneous183 1934-02-26 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore .ilthln Outside Without Ma.'.y. Mala>~ Postage. Monthly 8 S.BC 9 4.88 8 2.58 Qnrterly 8 s.M 81XJ8 8 7JB Half Yearly 817.00 ***** $1848 Y-arlv U4.88 MB.BB --UJH Note.— OoUUtlon cheques should Include the nraal baak dlsroant. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Ti eaarges aad Instructions far CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are183 words
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Article58 1934-02-26 5 Possible Summer Visit To Edinburgh. It te believed In well-informed quarters., writes the political correspondent, of the Morning Post, that the King and Queen will pay a state visit to Edinburgh during the summer. The expectation at present is that they will take up residence for58 words
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217 1934-02-26 5 Soviet Stratosphere Discoveries. Remarkable evidence of changes of [colour in the sky* at different altitudes in the stratosphere was announced in Moscow. It has been obtained by experts who are studying the records left by the crc^ of the Soviet balloon which217 words
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Article427 1934-02-26 5 "Waves Of Land." THE DESTRUCTION IN GANGES VALLEY. Assistance to repair the havoc wrought by the earthquake in Nepal has been officially offered to the Nepalese Government from the Government of India. The Prime Minister of Nepal is taking energetic steps to help the stricken people and has427 words
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Article278 1934-02-26 5 General's Death In Hunting Fieid. The death took place on Feb. 9 in the hunting field of General Sir Percy Pollexfen de Blaqulere Radcllffe. General Officer Commandlng-ln-Chief Southern Command (Salisbury). Sir Percy, who was the son of the late General Sir W. Pollexfen RadclliTe, was celebrating his278 words
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Article608 1934-02-26 5 Amsterdam-Batavia In Four Days. During 1933 both the quantity of mall and the number of passengers carried on the Amsterdam Batavia service of the Royal Dutch Airlines had increased to such an extent that, unless special measures were taken. difficulties might be expected In the j handling608 words
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Article139 1934-02-26 5 Probable Early Rise In I Rates-. London, Feb. 10. An early rise In certain Insurance premium rates is probable, following the reduced yield on Investments held by Insurance companies. The main policies concerned are likely to be life assurance policies on a non-profit basis. s.nd some deferred annuities.139 words
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Article28 1934-02-26 5 Pauline Frederick, the actress, and Colonel Joseph Marmon, aged 58, were married In New York a few weeks ago. Colonel Marmon Is Miss Frederick's fifth husbaiM.28 words
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Article, Illustration591 1934-02-26 5 Fast Launches. HOW TRAFFIC COULH BE CHECKED. Naval officers with personal experience of the Red Sea slave trade are convinced that it can be stamped out only by maintaining a force of powerful, high-speed, armed motor-lvinchea at Perira. The vessels would have to be seaworthy,591 words
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Article102 1934-02-26 5 It Cures Children's Eyesight. Birmingham children born with a squint are being cured by such a Jolly game that children with correct eyes are envious. The patients are given an instrument like a steroscope. A model is placed in each lens, and the children have to place102 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement247 1934-02-26 5 HOTELS TO-DAY'S ATTRACTION COCKTAIL DANCE MAKAN KETCHILL 6.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. INFORMAL DINNER DANCE 9.45 p.m. to Midnight RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA Phone 5381. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-MORROW informal WEDNESDAY FRIDAY formal SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ADELPHI HOTEL THURSDAY roof-garden SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY RALF KELLERMANN'S FAMOUS BAND247 words
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Advertisement68 1934-02-26 5 THE MOST POPULAR S.W. RADIO RECEIVER GUARANTEED "T«M.I«" GUARANTEED DESIGNED BUILT FOR USE IN THE TROPICS. 1 ValTe Snperhet. All Mains (A.C.) Jut plag-ln. one (Hal »-in!nu No reaction knob. No shrieks and howls. No roll changing. 15 to 550 meters. SUPER SELECTIVE— SUPER SENSITIVERADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA LTD.68 words
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Miscellaneous224 1934-02-26 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry. England. TODAY. 6.20 a.m Organ Recital. 6.50 Religious Service. 7.35 Spanish Music. 8.5 Weekly Newsletter. 2.35 p.m. News. 250 Scotland v. Ireland, International Rugby description. 3.40 Dance Music. 4.5 TaHc: "The Colonial Empire." 7.20 Organ. 8.5224 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter912 1934-02-26 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— "As fire drives out fire" so the issue relating to the Increase of school fees as contained in that famous Council Paper No. 93 of 1932 has been subjugated to that of educational policy, Malay the basic language and Malay912 words
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Letter462 1934-02-26 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— From what I can make of the official pronouncements on the subject, the Government educational policy is as follows: To provide free elementary education In Malay, and to limit English secondary education to those who are able to pay for it the462 words
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Letter381 1934-02-26 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 6lr I give telow an extract from one of your contemporaries. "JAPANESE AGENTS. The tste blishment of buying agencies in Japan was the only course left to British traders in Singapore. That city and Penan* have for years been the enterpdt381 words
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Letter219 1934-02-26 6 To the iiltor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The other day an article appeared in your newspaper regarding $25,000 worth of new half -cent pieces recently ordered by the S.B. Government, which transaction resulted in a loss of $5,300 and a further sum of $810.05 paid to the219 words
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Article473 1934-02-26 6 Professor E. Smith On Human Biology. Delivering the first of a series of three lectures on hflman biology at the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, Professor Elliot Smith said the term "human biology" had been applied to that particular field of Investigation which was aptly labelled473 words
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Article531 1934-02-26 6 "Not Quite Cricket" JUDGE ON WHEN HE SHOULD NOT. Strong views on the question, "Should a doctor tell?" were expressed by Mr. Justice Swift at Liverpool Assizes. When it was stated that a doctor called In on behalf of a motor driver informed the police that531 words
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Article133 1934-02-26 6 Now Seeking Divorce From 17- Year-Old Husband. "The youngest bride on record" was proclaimed In France a few weeks ago. Soon she expects to announce "The youngest divorcee on record." Catherine Delamarre, of the village of Catlllon, in ths Oise Department, was not thirteen when a special Presidential133 words
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Article53 1934-02-26 6 Mr. Samuel Wallrock has sold the freehold of the Queen's Hotel. Lelcesaer Square to t syndicate. Messrs. J. Trevor and Sons, auctioneers, of Maddox Street, W., acted in the sale. They state that the purchase price was more than £250,000. It is understood that the syndicate bought the53 words
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Advertisement64 1934-02-26 6 BRITISH I TRIUMPH! j FRANKELS j AGAIN LEAD I FRANKELS i FIRST IN THE FIELD WITH THE FINEST BRITISH MADE UP TO DATE j CABIN AND WARDROBE TRUNKS |%7y.> JL sWjflß I raS^ IMlaßuv svU ALL SIZES I IMMEDIATE DELIVERY j NOT ONLY BEST QUALITY I bui I PRICES ALSO64 words
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Advertisement82 1934-02-26 6 GREAT WORLD FAMOUS "BIG SWORD" LANTERN PROCESSION FANCY DRESS BEAUTY PARADE, PEKIN LIONS JUGGLING, MAIDENS KICKING GLOBE LANTERN BALLS ETC., ETC., ETC. OVER 300 PERFORMERS IN THIS GIGANTIC PROCESSION NIGHTLY On Feb. 27 28 and Mar. 1, 2 3. FREE SHOW TO OUR PATRONS. M6TE:— LIONS JUGGLING OH 28ti FEB.82 words
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Advertisement12 1934-02-26 6 If you think Trader Horn had thrills wait till you see ESKIMO12 words
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Advertisement271 1934-02-26 6 I INVITES COMPARISON OsS <** MO REFRIGERATOR OF EQUAL QUALITY SELLS FOR LESS i Improve your Contract with "60 CONTRACT LESSON HANDS" 16* PAGES. By ELY CULBERTSON A orana new dook. just puoiuned, i giving up-to-the minute Contract methods according to the Culbertson System of 1933— teaching oy the proved271 words
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Advertisement514 1934-02-26 7 CONVICTION. QUASHED. Make Mataya Independent Court Peon 8 Evidence That And Support The WajJ Nflt Corrobormted §ECOND ANNUAL IJVESTOCK justice Oerahty on Saturday In AND TRADE EXHIBITION the supreme Court quashed a convlc- rp, tlon on a charge of abetment of offerAt lbe Ing a bribe to a pohce Inspector,514 words
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Advertisement215 1934-02-26 7 BEAUTY AND ART k mL MISS GLORIA BEAUTY IS BORN NOT ACQUIRED ART IS A GIFT NOT MADE, BUT Miss GLORIA IS BORN BEAUTIFUL AND A GIFTED ARTISTE SEE THIS GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL DANSEUSE IN HER NATIONAL AND CLASSICAL RUSSIAN DANCES AT THE GREAT WORLD CABARET ON WEDNESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY,215 words
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Advertisement292 1934-02-26 7 ALHAMBRA 1 TOWICHT 6iS 91S A wild crazy nightmare of fun SLIM SUMMERVILLE and ANDY DEVINE HORSE PLAY "n^r with LEILA HYAMS Picture Slim and Andy Crash Society HNGSUE3 h>s n wild > cockeyed, crazy, cuckoo comedy! If you think you can't o sleep see the doctor I Bb^9 ou292 words
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Article163 1934-02-26 8 Tin Unchanged In New York. RUBBER MARKKT DULL. (from Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Monday. Today> Prices:— Rubber. Ifi'i cl*.. down 14 c(. a Tin, tl 13.75. down 37 Vj cts. <;old, £6 16«. fid.. up -<i Saturday* Prices:— Rubber. London 4 15/1 fid.. down 1.12 d. Market163 words
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Article321 1934-02-26 8 Rln«apore, l>h. ?6, 11 no**. Bayer Belief Gambler 4 00 Java Cube 8 90 Hamburg Cube 650 Whit* Muntok Pepper 3100 White Pepper 3000 Black Pepper 16 00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 205 2.95 Copra, mixed 335 236 Small Hake Tapioca 475 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.65 Med. Pearl321 words
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Article36 1934-02-26 8 From China and Japan by Sulsang due at Singapore 0 am tomorrow From China and Japan by Shunko Maru dur at Bto|apor« tomorrow From China and Japan by <irn Maru due at Rlniaporp n36 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article461 1934-02-26 8 Imm Val. Pd. 1 1 Nawnr Pet 1 1 North Taiping B/- 8/- Pahnng Consols. 5/- 5/- Pangnga River 60 60 Penawat 6/- 6/- Pengkalen Ord. 1 1 PeUling Tin £1 11 Puchong £1 £1 Pungah 1 1 Puteh 1 1 Rahman Hyd. a £1 Rambutan 1 1 Rantau461 words
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Article293 1934-02-26 8 Inßue Val. Pd. Buyers 1 1 Malacca Electric Urd. 1.35 Sellers 1 40 cd 1 1 Malacca Electric Pref. 1.85 10 10 Maynsrd ft Co. 2.90 1 1 Malayan Breweries I.«MJ 50 50 McAllster ft Co. 74.50 10 6 Overseas Ass. Corp. 6.00 40 40 Overseas Ch. Bk. Corp.293 words
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Article141 1934-02-26 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 1400,000 106 lOßnom. Singapore Municipal 4Vfc p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 91,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 1 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of [Ml red. 1963 12.000,000 102 10)141 words
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Article375 1934-02-26 8 Praser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today n Prices Frwer I.yali Evatt A Co. K. Sidira (fl) f1.90 2.00 1.90 2.00 Kundong (fi) 1.25 1 :«r> 120 130 Lunas(fl) 1.32%. 1.42%. 1.80 1.35 M I'indas ($1) 1.05 1.10 1.00 1.10 M. Tekong ($1) 0.17 0.20 0.20375 words
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Article216 1934-02-26 8 The following are the exchange rate« thl§ morning, accordinp: to the daily circular imued by thr Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' night 2/4 9/84 London, 8 months' sight 2/4% London, 60 days' night 2/4 7/64 London, 30 days' Mght 2/4 3/82 London, demand216 words
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Article88 1934-02-26 8 Rugby, Feb. 23. Foreign exchanges today wer«: Amsterdam 7.57 Vi Athrns 530 sellrt-s. Belgrade 225 Berlin 12.86 Bombay 1/6 3 32 Mmssi'ls 21.85 Bucharest 512% Buenos Aires 3C>' sellers, official Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.77.. Helsingfors 220 Vfr Hoag Kong l r. H Lisbon 109",, Madrid 87% Milan r.H' Montevideo88 words
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Article73 1934-02-26 8 Noon, Feb. 26. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers Sellers Spot (loose) 16 14 HP,, (F. 0.8.) 16% tn-l, Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. Mar. 16-H 16U Apr.-Junr H">'j, 16% July -Sept. 17 17 ft Oct.-D«c. 17V4 17% Tone of Market: Very Dull and73 words
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Article104 1934-02-26 8 The rate of Issue Is Rs. 154 linn The rate of payment Is Rs. 158 $100 The rate of payment la the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Adrlce by the Straits •ettlemenu Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders drawn104 words
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Article112 1934-02-26 8 T»day Selat Pandjanti. B ngknlln nnd Bar«n ißlhsarndJai Boongei List (Magnet. 4 pm, Denmark darrrte only) (Borlngl«> 3.30 p.m. Tomormw Ceylon, BoutlHin and W«"itern India (Prasldtnl Haye«> UnKcd State* of America (Parceto) (Pruldent Hayes) ..10 10 a.m. Blam (except Lower Pimm iKmlv Trmhllalian and Rental irions i112 words
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Article32 1934-02-26 8 IIM •orlnu Roeblali Ueniat nx t lira tola B'poir Jail 11 Pfb 1 Jail 11 Feb 9 Jan 29 Krli M Jan 23 Peb It Jan. as Prb. II32 words
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Article22 1934-02-26 8 Mulls from Batavla and Palembnng by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office. Singapore at 2 30 pm. tomorrow22 words
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Article52 1934-02-26 8 The outward Air Mall by Imperial Airways will arrive In thr Oenetal Post Office, Singapore at 10 30 a.m. tomorrow, The correspondence received by nils mall will be available to boaholdus and window delivery tkkffi holder* immediately and correspondent i<>r non-boxholders will be sent out for cVllvery52 words
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354 1934-02-26 8 But It Was None Of His Making! Mr. Yourg Ah Foo Is a genial, smiling Chinese, one of the most popular figures In Llmehouse. For many years he had run a little shop near the Causeway. H<> was marrlrd and lived happily with354 words
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Miscellaneous95 1934-02-26 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Toiay, rekraary If. Singapore Fayrholojlral Alan, mtg., Adelphl Hotel, B IB p.m. "Worry IU Caiiac and Our*." Annual Parochial mtg of Bt. Andrer/'a Cathedml, Bt. Andrew's School Hnll, 5 30 Strait" BettlemtnU (Bpore) A»gn Blngapore Exchange Room, B pm. W*d»Miay, rebrnay U. Rotary Tlffln. Adelphl HnUI.95 words
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Article17 1934-02-26 9 M rule* mian i ii mci jii. In- 1 r of Mr W&1- j17 words
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Article57 1934-02-26 9 it luge nbei tut I tien Prii II imI I llll I. nit- iau. mm MM > >■ '■■>•» mx-ciii »hi|H iti>J o< ordvk *n. to level ul iHlU Ufc- til .nIt .Ian >" II III ,11 If Last r*m If. 1 1 I 0 IT I M57 words
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Article27 1934-02-26 9 en ait vi. MeUcit ..*i4 Qo s rrp\Ji i > IIUI.dJ •Itonce *«i s wtmti U»M»rs '< AMU 101 1 1 i 4 to tX: ...,on to27 words
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Article20 1934-02-26 9 MAYNARD CO.'S MEETING. i fM i litre i I i.'t the mb>i' M 1 U) iii nil Hi» (ft MM20 words
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Article96 1934-02-26 10 Singapore. AIJMMBE*. Bane Play. With Andy Derine Slim Bummervulc. 6.16—9.15. CAPITOL Jimmy Dolan. With' Doug. Pairbanks Jr. Loretta Young. 6.15 9.15 GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Lovers Courageous Graft. With Heroes of the Flame. MARLBOROUOH Bubal-Ka-81Ura. 6 15— 9.15. NEW WORLD Skfe Shows. Cabaret, Dancing. Talkie*, Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION Voltaire.96 words
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Article38 1934-02-26 10 [TZERALD— LOWTHKR.— The marriage arranged between Richard Desmond PlUgcrald. M.C., M.D., Malayan Medical Service and Nancie Newton Lowther, MB., Malayan Medical Service will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, at 4 pjn. on Wednesday, March 14.38 words
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996 1934-02-26 10 It will come as a surprise to many people to learn that the question of making provisions for the aged and decrepit poor in Singapore has been discussed in the past without any action being taken. The closest approach to996 words
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Article68 1934-02-26 10 Not Being Transferred To Home Office. London, Feb. 26. Sir John Simon, the Foreign Secretary, has denied reports that he is being transferred to the Home Office. The Times on Saturday hinted at the transfer v in order to deal with the Fascist, movement, remarking that thereReuter - 68 words
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Article552 1934-02-26 10 MOSQUITOES AND COLOURS. In a recent Note of the Day we juoted a series of figures detailing the colour preferences exhibited by mosquitoes under test conditions. Wj have now received from Mr. B. A. R. Qater, Professor of Biology, King Edward VII. College of Medicine, Singapore,552 words
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Article815 1934-02-26 10 Dr. Sigurd Selden - (By Dr. Sigurd Selden. DUCA AND TARTARESCU. The recent assassination of M. lon Duca, the prime minister of Rumania, has once more brought the Central European situation into prominence. In this article the writer outlines the policy of the late premier, comparing it with that of his815 words
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Advertisement47 1934-02-26 10 ORDER Haig NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE LC?,L T D (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG, IPOH. t i vVvSBIBi I***1 a e^e^-h^b^ iLQAVLiJUJ-.! ANCUOK The Finest New Zealand Butter. Y^^Z*-^ri^£H SeV J lit' .1 «A*.l fc^3^r»^>-_j^/) 1 WJ.W. 12447 words
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Advertisement61 1934-02-26 10 AUK CHATS NOIRS. Beauty Parlour. Facial Treatment*. Manicure. Pedicure. Very Moderate Charges. A SCREW LOOSE? Never mind, Uto M U D. M. GRANT CO, Large or small motor repair*. Can Stored While an Leave. CHARGES MODERATE. 11 Cavenach Road. Ph«ae 7U*. OREBBY— On February 25 at Bangkok to Mr. and61 words
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241 1934-02-26 11 PLANE SETS OUT j TO SEARCH. 1 Snowstorms Return To Harass America. 'AIRLINER WRECKED. Threat Of Food And Fuel Shortage. Moscow, Feb. 25. Four hundred fishermen and .'9O horses are adrift in the Caspian Sea on an ice block, whichReuter - 241 words
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Article152 1934-02-26 11 How Man Was Punished By Comrades. London, Feb. 24. An amazing story was told at Westminster police court of an alleged assault by Fascists against a fellowmember named Richardson who was alleged to have revealed Information concerning the movement to a newspaper. The prosecution states that Richardson wasReuter - 152 words
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Article77 1934-02-26 11 Judge Advised To Become Red." itangooi., Feb. 22. A 20-year-old Indian named Muthu will spend the next 14 months in gaol, serving a sentence for sedition, pondering over the costliness of tendering free advice. After creating a diversion in the Court at Touneoo by throwing a cracker, heReuter - 77 words
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Article88 1934-02-26 11 Chinese Banker's Advice To British Firms. London, Fob. 24. Mr. Tv Yut'h-lee, of the Bank of China, addresing the Manchester Bankers' Institute today, urged diiect trading between the manufacturers of Great Britain and Chinese Importers In order to reduce the costs of goods. Modern Chinese banks wereReuter - 88 words
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Article34 1934-02-26 11 London, Feb. 22. "Wonderfully well." This is the bulletin issued today regarding Lord Baden Pcwell on his 77th birthday. It also his wife's birthday. He is still in r"-~ ;i*rr Wireless.34 words
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Article394 1934-02-26 11 Seven Varieties. FERMENT AMONG YOUTH OF THE COUNTRY. London, Feb. 21. Following Sir John Qilmour's recent statement in the House ot Commons regarding the wearing of political uniforms, Investigation reveals that there are seven different coloured shirts in England clothing eight organisations. The Communists wear redReuter - 394 words
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Article102 1934-02-26 11 Only Few Minor Changes Made. Prague. Feb. 20. The Prime Minister, Herr Malypetr, h&s computed his new Cabinet, which is practically the same as the old one. L"r. Josef Cerny is taking tl»3 place cf Herr Jan Cerny as Home Minister, Herr Jan Dostalek is succeeding Dr.Aneta-Trans-Ocean - 102 words
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Article73 1934-02-26 11 London, Feb. 23. The funeral of Sir Edward Elgar, the lamous composer who died today at his home in Worcester, aged 76, will, ir. accordance with his own wish, be absolutely private. Telegrams of sympathy received by his daughter include a message from the King. Newspapers payBritish Wireless - 73 words
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Article41 1934-02-26 11 Guardsmen And Infantry Ordered Out. Birmingham, (Alabama), Feb. 26. Four Companies of National Guardsmen and a battalion of infantry have been ordered to Coleanor, where the mine strike disorders have got beyond the control of the local authorities.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article, Illustration61 1934-02-26 11 During the week-end the 14th anniversary of the founding of the Nazi movement in Germany was celebrated with speeches, parades and processions. The picture was taken a few weeks ago at a torchlight parade in the small state of Llppe to commemorate the last electoral campaign fought by the Nasis61 words
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Article105 1934-02-26 11 Murder Of Man Who Knew Too Much. Dijon. Feb. 21. Passions over recent scandals have been rekindled by the circumstances surrounding the death of M. Albert Prince, the former chief of the Public Prosecutor's department, who handled the inquiries into the Oustric, Hanau and Stavlsky affair*. HisReuter - 105 words
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Article147 1934-02-26 11 More Liberal U.S. Trade Policy Likely. Washington, Feb. 29. A more liberal commercial policy, according to. Senator Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, may be expected as the result of a round table conference being held today between President Roosevelt and his trade advisers, among whom an acute differenceReuter - 147 words
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Article108 1934-02-26 11 British Extremists On Trial. I-ondon. Feb. 24. The well-known extremists, Tom Mann and Harry Pollltt, who were arrested in London in connection, it is understood, with alleged seditious speeches at Glamorgan last week were brought up in a special court at Pontypridd today and charged with having madeReuter - 108 words
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Article52 1934-02-26 11 Soviet Employees Freed By Manchukuo. Harbin, Feb. 25. The Manchukuo Government has released six Soviet officials whose detention since Sept. 24 caused the suspension of the negotiations for the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Their release is expected to open kj way to the resumption of negotiation*Reuter - 52 words
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Article40 1934-02-26 11 SIR GEORGE CLERK. New British Ambassador In Paris. London, Feb. 26. Sir George Russell Clerk, British Ambassador at Brussels since 1933, has been appointed to be Ambassdor at I Parts, in succession to Lord Tyrrell, who is shortly retiring— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article161 1934-02-26 11 Far-Reaching Plans Adopted. London Feb. 22. Far-reaching plans for the reorganisation of the iron and steel Industry were adopted by the Federation of Iron and Steel Manufacturers today by 79 votes against 28. The plan provides. Firstly, a quota system for production, Secondly, control of saleReuter - 161 words
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Article152 1934-02-26 11 IMPOSSIBLE Agreement On British Arms Plan. Rome, Feb. 25. Signor Fulvio Switch, Foreign Under. Secretary, returned here from Budapest this evening. He will meet Capt. Anthony Eden, Lord Privy Seal, tomorrow, after which Capt. Eden will have his first meeting with Signor Mussolini at 5 p.m. This will be followedReuter - 152 words
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Article81 1934-02-26 11 Irkutsk To Moscow In 83 Days. Moscow, Feb. 21. Tremendous crowds in the Red Square gave a thunderous ovation to five ski-runners of the Red Army who j travelled over 3,000 miles from Irkutsk I in 83 days to participate in the sjxteenth anniversary of the Red Army.Reuter - 81 words
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Article20 1934-02-26 11 Paris, Feb. 21. The death is announced of Mme. Alexandre Dumas, widow of the younger Dumas. Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 20 words
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Article24 1934-02-26 11 Paris, Feb 21. France Is cutting the Dutch and Polish coal quotas by ten per cent, as from Mar. I— Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 24 words
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Article456 1934-02-26 11 Crisis Expected. DISTRACTED STATE OF EUROPE. London, Feb. 25. Frequent and periodical denials of fighting or preparation for fighting on the Austrian border symptomatlse the distracted state of Europe and threatens to come to a climax on Wednesday on the expiry of Hablcht's ultimatum. Habicht, whoReuter - 456 words
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Article82 1934-02-26 11 Workers Resident In France. Paris. Feb. 21. In spite of the warning by the Finance Minister, that the proposal was Incompatible with conventions with foreign countries, the Chamber has adopted an article in the Budget imposing a special tax on foreign workers, and providing that employers areReuter - 82 words
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Article48 1934-02-26 11 New Legislation To Revise Tariffs. Tokio, Feb. 25. In view of the measures some countries are adopting to check the imports of Japanese merchandise it is learned that the Government is draftIng legislation to control the export and Import trade and revise tariff rates Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article33 1934-02-26 11 Washington, Feb. 24. Over $20,000,000,000 in loans were poured into Wall Street by 20 large corporations during 1929. according to statistics by the Senate Committee Investigating the stock market.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article39 1934-02-26 11 New York, Feb. 24. President Roosevelt, intimating thai it would be the last of its kind, signed a Bill authorising a $40,000,000 loan to the farmers In return for a reduction in their crops— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article80 1934-02-26 11 British Association Of Straits Merchants. DECONTROL URGED. Government Participation] Viewed With Concern. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. The British Association of Straits Merchants in London has unanimously passed the following: resolution: 44 The Association views with concern the proposal of government participation in any80 words
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Article135 1934-02-26 11 Demonstration At Hyde Park. London. Feb. 26. A demonstration in Hyde Park by. the 2.000 unemploj'ed marchers, with! thousands of sympathisers and spectators, against the Government's Unemployment Bill was carried out in a very orderly manner. There were 12,000 police and 4 000 specials on duty— Reuter. The Prime135 words
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Article135 1934-02-26 11 AUTHORITY OF SEVEN." Proposed For Control Of U.S. Exduuiee*. Washington, Feb. 24. The creation of a stock exchanga co-ordinating authority to control American stock exchanges, in substitution of the inelastic regulations proposed in the Fletcher -Ry burn BUI. has been proposer by Mr. Whitney. Frcsitfent of the New York StDckReuter - 135 words
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Article80 1934-02-26 11 French Textile Workers Dismissed. Paris, Feb. 17. Seven hundred textile workers wero dismissed on Friday for taking part in the general strike on Monday, after having received an ultimatum from the League of Textile Employers of Roubalx and Tourcolng that the ceasing of work on Monday wouldAneta-Trans-Ocean - 80 words
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Article65 1934-02-26 11 Thawing Snows Reveal Dead Socialists. Vienna, Feb. 23. Thirty-one bodies are reported to have been found In the Danube and are believed to have been carried down by thawing snows. It is thought they may account for) the disposal of many bodies of Socialists killed in the recent65 words
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640 1934-02-26 12 Employers Do Not Want Worried Servants. Indebtedness, worrying at all times, la going to be a matter of even more •erloua moment to salaried employees in future. his was the point stressr.l by Captain L. Gammans, assl&Unt Director of Co-operative Societies, at the annual meeting640 words
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Article101 1934-02-26 12 Vehicles Inspector Charges Taxi Driver. Before the third magistrate on 6aturday a Chinese vehicles Inspector complained of an assault by a North Indian taxi driver named Oul Bahar. He alleged that at 11.40 p.m. on Feb. 22 while on rounds In Stamford Road he ordered the accused to101 words
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Article107 1934-02-26 12 Alleged Infringement On Soap. Alleged to have contravened the Merchandise Marks Act, Pan Choon Kwee, the manager of Chop I lan Tung Foh of 85, High Street, was charged before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District Judge, on Saturday. Detective Inspector J. Tolmle, officer In charge107 words
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Article118 1934-02-26 12 "Siamese Twins" were born In Singapore on Saturday. A Hoklen Chinese woman gave birth at the Maternity Hospital at 2.15 a.m. lo two boys possessing but one trunk. They were dead, however and It was bm crtalned that life had been extinct lome time prior to birth. The118 words
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Article37 1934-02-26 12 8t Andrew's Cathedral Church Worker's Association Is holding a fumble sale at St. Andrew's School hall On FTl<Uy at 430 p.m. Olfts of old clothing should be sent to Temple House, Tank Road, not later than Wednrsday37 words
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Article112 1934-02-26 12 Organised By Singapore Y.W.C.A. The .Young Women's Christian Association has organised a Home and Children's Fete" for Saturday, March 10. A special feature will be a children's fancy dress parade. All children are eligible to enter but application must be made In advance at the Y.W.C.A. Raffles Quay,112 words
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Article77 1934-02-26 12 Mistake Leads Chinese To Court. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 23. A Malay constable, an aged Chinese, and a push-cycle figured In a case today before Raja Kamarlazaman, the Seremban magistrate. Lee Muk, aged 64, was charged wish the theft of the constable's cycle from the77 words
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Article73 1934-02-26 12 Six Passengers Seriously Injured. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Feb. 23. The traffic policeman at Slmpang Lima narrowly escaped being run over this morning during a motor-ear accident A hire car was travelling from the town towards Port Swettenham While another hire car was coming Into town from73 words
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Article51 1934-02-26 12 <from Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Feb. 33. The Sultan of Belangor accompanied by Tungkn f -*»rf"i"f. A.D.C. to his highness, and Raja Nong. will proceed to Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 37, to Inspect the Police Depot. In the evening his highness will dine at the Police Officers'51 words
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Article300 1934-02-26 12 Man Asks To Withdraw Plea Of Guilty. Mr. A. V. L. Davles on behalf of tan Yeok Aik, a Chlnchew, who had pleaded guilty and had had sentence postponed on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant, on Saturday, before the criminal district Judge,300 words
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Article144 1934-02-26 12 Mr. J. D. Swan Injured la Collision. Mr. J. D. Swan, of Swan and Dunn, Ltd., civil engineers and contractors, Kuala Lumpur, met with an accident on the Buklt Tlmah Road on Saturday afternoon. He was being driven In his motorcar by a Malay syce. The car144 words
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Article13 1934-02-26 12 Mr. N. Reddish, of Borneo Motors. Ltd., has returned to Ipob from furlough.13 words
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Article46 1934-02-26 12 The Hon. Dato 8. Q. Wong has left the general hospital and returned to his house. As soon as he Is strong enough to travel he proposes going up to Fraser's Hill where he will occupy one ot the Johore Government Bungalows In order to recuperate.46 words
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Article52 1934-02-26 12 (Frost Owr Special Correspondent.) BaUvia, Feb. M. The heswes aad eJßces of the principal leaden of the NatleswWst Party, a rcvolatteoary native ergantauM, in Batavia, Baademg. Djokjakarta, Sa— fg aad Sowrafcaya, wen searched oa S«aday leralag. As a resalt ot the search all the leaders have bees arrested.52 words
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Article217 1934-02-26 12 Unsuccessful Poultry Farming Venture. Lawrence K. Vaaa. who was publicly examined In the Singapore Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Gerathy on Saturday, told a story of an unsuccessful poultry fanning venture. He said he was a widower and had two sons and two daughters and was an unemployed217 words
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Article146 1934-02-26 12 200 Guests At The Institute. Nearly 200 men were present at a concert in the Sailors' Institute last night. Songs were sung by Mrs. MUlard. Miss Catt and Mr. Caunce and comedy turns were given by a member of the crew of the Empress of Britain and a146 words
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Article39 1934-02-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Trenmtnu. Feb. 24 The Kwoagsal Chinese. Cheong Sek Fook, who murdered a small Japanese girl three months ago, was hanged In the ear^y hours of Feb. 1? In the Trengganq Central Prison.39 words
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Article, Illustration386 1934-02-26 12 I Shy Entrants. ONLY ELEVEN BRAVE THE CRITICS. To say that Singapore possesses only a dozen beautiful women would be patently false to anyone who has trodden one of oar streets for five minutes, or who has crossed the threshold of one of our hotels. But the386 words
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Article99 1934-02-26 12 Motor-Cyclist Killed Pillion Rider Injured. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Feb. 25. A fatal collision occurred last night at about 9.30 near the Ist mile, Kuala Lumpur Road, between a motor-car, and a motor-cycle, resulting in the motor-cyclist a Malay. Inche Nabl Bas, being killed and a friend99 words
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Article155 1934-02-26 12 Charge Against Three Indians. Three Indians. Mir Zamai Kuani yfrm^n and Allahadab Khan, who have been charged with criminal lntlroldation of Kala Khan, one of the proseeutton witnesses In the Kanriang Kerbau Market murder case made another appearance before the magistrate In the third police court on Saturday.155 words
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Article744 1934-02-26 12 HAS THE I.S.P. TURNED THE CORNER? Most encouraging reports artIng headquarters of a general bMttMt In membership and several branches which for some time have not been functioning properly are again emerging Into activity. The slump In membership has dellnitely turned the corner and our744 words
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Article57 1934-02-26 12 Mr. W. Brydon. proprietor of the Yangtse Hotel, Nanking, Is at present In Singapore. The Yangtse Hotel ia the only English-owned hotel In the new capital of China. Mr. Brydon Is one of the 1914 Contemptible* having served right through the great war. He was decorated for valour when In57 words
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Advertisement55 1934-02-26 12 (0^1?^ |IAf w of 1 MODERN M J ECONOMY J FLOOR COVERING THE MOST LASTING FLOORING IN CONSTANT USE ON MALAYAN FLOORS FOR PERIODS EXCEEDING 10 YEARS! k Ree,Bfewß, Green asd Clew Blsck Frog* $1.50 per yare lAD Far farther asrtiralin ring er write. SIME. DARBY CO.. LTD. Obtainable aiao55 words
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Article238 1934-02-26 13 Cruiser-Minelayer. WEEK'S STAY IN SINGAPORE. Singapore's naval volunteers will almost certainly be taken aboard H.M.S. Adventure, the "hush hush" «hip of the British Navy, before she leaves on Mar. 5, to learn some of her secrets. Chief among the duties of the newly formed R.N.V.R. unit is238 words
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Article173 1934-02-26 13 Monday. Feb. 2C, 5.15 p Headquarters S.R.A. (v) Marching Drill; B RE. (v) Unit Parade; S.V.F.A. Unit Parade; S F.C.R.E. <v) (Malays) Lamp and Squad Drill; Training Cadre Drill. Tuesday. Feb. 27, 5.15 p.m. H. .dquarters Arm. Car Section Maintenance Parade; 2nd Bn. Sig. Sec. Organisation Parade; "E"173 words
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Article40 1934-02-26 13 A jumble sale will be held in the Tomllnson Hall, Orchard Road, tomorrow at 3.45 p.m. Any articles for the sale may be left either at the Manse. Cavanagh Road, or the Hall. Orchard Road, this morning or tomorrow mornIng.40 words
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Article202 1934-02-26 13 Schoolboy Charged With Arms Possession. "Unemployment Day," a Communist anniversary which fell yesterday, was devoid of incident. ~~eclal police precautions to prevent any demonstration were taken' throughout the day. The criminal front was also quiet during the week-end altheugh on Saturday members of the Detective Branch202 words
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Article160 1934-02-26 13 Insufficient Evidence In Chandu Case. Two Chinese, a man and a woman, Hoo Ah Pin and Chau Chen Pale, successfully appealed against their conviction and sentence by a police magistrate, in the Appeal Court before Mr. Justice Qerahty, K.C. today. They had been convicted on a charge.' of160 words
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Article136 1934-02-26 13 Local Dinner And Dance. The sixth annual boat race dln/ier of the Oxford and Cambridge Society at Malaya will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday March 17, at 8 p.m. Any former members of the two universities who are desirous of attending are requested to136 words
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Article88 1934-02-26 13 A Tamil, Karuppan, working as s :oolle at the civil, aerodrome, was rue over by a train and killed yesterda) morning. It appears that at 5.20 p.m. on Saturday Karuppan was working on i railway line at the civil aerodrome instruction works at Grove Road vhen he88 words
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Article558 1934-02-26 13 Wharf Mishap. CITY "INVADED" BY 400 SIGHTSEERS. "Stand back, please 1" was the ocder as the Empress of Britain, brought tier 42,500 tons alongside the wharf when she arrived in the course of her third round-the-world cruise, yesterday afternoon. Harbour Board police cleared the crowd from558 words
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Article122 1934-02-26 13 Thirteen gamblers, mostly women, appeared in the second court m Saturday charged with gaining in a house n Dhoby Ghant. All but two of them claimed to be tried. Thirteen accused were fined $1 •ach, while a girl of fifteen wa* A'.sharged, the magistrate accepting her explanation that122 words
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Article180 1934-02-26 13 Mr. S. Blddlck, of the Tronoh Mines, is staying at Camborne. Miss G. L. Bruce has left Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. George Bentlnck, who was recently taken ill with septicaemia, has left Batu Gajah Hospital. Mr. K. R. Blackwell, State Treasurer, Perak, who left for England180 words
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Article312 1934-02-26 13 INDIAN SET S FIRE TO HIS BED. Terrible Release From Long Illness. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 34. Driven to desperation by prolonged fUness, an elderly Tamil found release In a terrible death last night. This man, who was a proiessionat petition writer, was found dead In his312 words
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Article131 1934-02-26 13 Young Artilleryman's Offence. March 22 has been fixed for the trial of D. B. Madden, a young private attached to the Royal Artillery at Blakan Matl, on a charge of the theft of a two-seater motor car on the night of Feb. 17. It win be heard before131 words
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Article73 1934-02-26 13 Claiming trial before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the criminal district judge, this morning on a charge of ill-treating a cplld, a Chinese woman, Chan Sal Moi. was offered ball in $50 until March 12, the date fixed, for hearing. Mr. A. w. Hay, m#M-n"t- Protector, of Chinese, told73 words
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Article140 1934-02-26 13 Grant Anderson Company Visiting Singapore. The legitimate stage is returning to popularity in Malaya. The Grant Anderson dramatic company will arrive in Singapore on March 6 and during the visit here will present four plays at the Victoria Theatre. The season will run from March 7 to March140 words
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Article50 1934-02-26 13 A grass fire broke out on land near the Sea View Hotel at 2 o'clock yesterday morning', but was extinguished by the Fire Brigade In a few minutes. At 1 p.m. another grass fire was reported In Meyer Road. This, too, was quickly dealt with by the Brigade.50 words
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Article220 1934-02-26 13 Amazing Lack Of General Knowledge." (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Feb 25. The fifth annual general meeting of the Estate Staffs Association, Kuala Langat District, was held at the AngloChinese School hall on Saturday, Mr. K. C. George, chairman presiding. Mr. D. K. Rajakariar, speaking on "Young220 words
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2416 1934-02-26 14 Champions Draw Ahead In First Division.— Scotland's Rugby Success. ARSENAL'S LUCKY STAR SHINES AT NEWCASTLE. Stoke City's Great Fight To Avoid Relegation. ffrom Our Own Correspondent, t London, rtb. 24. Once again there has been a general fehuffle at the top of the First Division (with the result that the2,416 words
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Article, Illustration14 1934-02-26 14 The Kathul Kario gßjtftfsfepcf ciea.ir-g during the M.F.A. League match against the Singapore Peranaknns.14 words
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Article155 1934-02-26 14 Taday, Fekraary t*. Hockey Colta vs. R.L. R.I. ground, 5.15 p.m. Football: Commercial Cup, Govt. Monopolies vs. 8.H.8.J.8.C A R. Btadium; Pruer St Neave "B" vs. Mimtrtpal Service*, J.B. Stadium. S.lB pm-; B.C.C. I v». R.A.F padaog. 6.10 p.m. TmmUr. reknarr VI. Football: B.C.C. "B" vs. P.W.D.. padang.155 words
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Article32 1934-02-26 14 [The co-operation of dab secretaries to requested In keeping Uris diary erf sporting erenti accurate and up-to-date. It would be appreciated if they would Include Uie Urn* the match** are to commence.]32 words
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Article573 1934-02-26 14 London, Jan. 23. The general opinion that the first international of the season was not a great game, gives fruit for serious consideration of what Is a great game— and why says a wall-known sports writer. Talking with a IWB English international on the train from Cardiff,573 words
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Article253 1934-02-26 14 London, Feb. 24. In the international Rugby tournament at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, today Scotland defeated Ireland by 16 points to». Conditions were difficult, there being several showers of rain and a gusty wind was blowing. There were 40.000 spectators. Ireland started with a rush and Russell got253 words
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Article186 1934-02-26 14 (Prom Our Own Correspondent! 3angkok. Feb. 2u. The Malaya Command were well beaten by a Siamese ele- this afternoon In the presence of a crowd of 3,000 of all nationalities by two goals to nil. The Siamese were quicker and speedier and the victory was186 words
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Article584 1934-02-26 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 24. In spite of the fact that cricket Is only three weeks old this season, the Selangor cricketers have got Into their scoring mood. Today another Selangor State player. L. de Silva. made a brilliant century playing for584 words
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Article236 1934-02-26 15 Anglo-Chinese Win At Port Swettenham. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Feb. 25. An interesting cricket match was witnessed on the Port Swettenham Recreation Club ground when the Club met the Anglo-Chinese School, Klang, In their first fixture for the season and lost by 43 runs. A feature of236 words
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Article, Illustration2516 1934-02-26 15 Thrilling Finishes On Opening Day Of S.T.C. Meeting One could hardly wish for better racing than was forthcoming on the opening day of th; Singapore Turf Club February-March meeting on Saturday at Buklt Timah. The finish in practically every event was thrillIng, in fact2,516 words
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920 1934-02-26 15 Sepoy Lines G.C's Gallant Fight. The Sepoy Lines Golf Club made a suffer fight In the Wel-Hai-Wel Cup inter-dub golf competition final against the Singapore Golf Club at Bukit Timah on Saturday afternoon than the final score of five matches to two hi favour920 words
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Advertisement60 1934-02-26 15 OLD FASHIONED! Claret Cup is specially prepared from Claret Wine and Fruit Juices S KM HyyyvXH j^^k J ssK\ BKb^bsLXXXX/JH kIl iHn k M ■dsPvYVVI wk IfllHlSHvOOOffl m I '$9 /\/Osf/ Osf IsN /^ssisDssiE Jssssss^Js&lJli i sUAssslslsH Ij|i' ssiflk Mssi^ssß?^ (B «asTsWlt*^>^ji^H)k^H Hlkl TASTE and BOUQUtI Pleasing to the most60 words
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Article164 1934-02-26 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 25. The following were the results of Rugby matches played today as cabled by Reuter and our own correspondent: North 18 South. o. Bedford 8, Wasps 8. London Univ. 5, K.C.S. Old Boys 8. 1 O. Brlghtonians 3,164 words
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Article119 1934-02-26 16 Thrilling Finish To M.C.C. Match At Colombo. Colombo. Feb. 25. The M.C.C. won a thrilling match against the Combined India-Ceylon team by eight runs. Batting first the M.C.C. were dismissed for the moderate total of 155 suns. Amur Singh tak'ng six wickets for 62 runs. The homeReuter - 119 words
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Article, Illustration20 1934-02-26 16 Peranaka-is beat Fathul Karib 9—l9 1 yesterday in an M.F.A. League match. The picture shows the third goal being scored.20 words
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Article516 1934-02-26 16 Reggie Meen Knocked Out In Second Round. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 13. "I took the ring determined that there should be no doubt that I should successfully stage my second attempt at re-establishment. Thus, Jack Petersen, ex- heavyweight champion of Great Britain, after his516 words
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Article355 1934-02-26 16 Heavily Defeated At Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Feb. 23. The Taiping football season started with a well-contested game of soccer bstween the two rival schools of Perak— the King Edward VII School 'Taiping) and the Clifford School (Kuala Kangsar). The match was thrilling from start to355 words
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Article78 1934-02-26 16 Death Of New York Giants' Manager. New York, Feb. 25. John J. McGraw, the famous baseball player and manager, died today from poisoning. He retired In 1932 after being manager of New York Giants for over 30 years, during which time his club won the world seriesReuter - 78 words
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Article240 1934-02-26 16 The Roxy XI beat a Nondescripts side by five wickets yesterday at the Nondescripts ground. Scores: Nondescripts: J. N. Fernando b Chelliah 41, F. Chopard c Chelliah b Fernandez 6, Choor Singh b P. Cooke 1, Samson De Silva c Keng Slew b240 words
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Article354 1934-02-26 16 Handicaps For Second Day. The following are the handicaps for second day of the Singapore Turf Club meeting on Wednesday: Horses, Class 2, Dlv. 1, 7 furs.— Comprador 9.0 Relief 8.9 Aureate 8.8 Amy Welkin 8.7 Selangor 8.4 Voyager 8.2 Kuala Laddie (late Tendril) 8.2 Winfield 8.2 The354 words
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Article90 1934-02-26 16 COMMERCIAL CUP. A.P.C. And Municipal Services Lead. The following are the latest positions In the Commercial Cup competition table: AJ».C. Municipal Ber. S.HBJ.SC. G.M.S.C. MJ».H. B.TJ>B.C. P. and N. "A" F. and N. "B" P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. 4 3 1 0 13 3 6 3 390 words
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Article30 1934-02-26 16 Goldman Wins Swimming Club Event. The diving competition at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday was won by C. Goldman, A. Wurthman second, W.E.Lowe third, and Lt. BlUson fourth.30 words
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Advertisement13 1934-02-26 16 W. S. VAN DYKE'S "ESKIMO" The epic of the North is cominj 113 words
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Advertisement281 1934-02-26 16 MORNING AFTER jMm 111 Wv mm vAm^i jj^r^ fP# wnmmei ft/I W^JMKmlim 7 Mr/ JmmmmWmMWt J'J—j—j—K 4) E*t> drink. *nd be merry! No need to feel £|fl M iunk" next day. Take a laxative dose of Phillips' JEi^^^l^^B Milk of Magnesia when you go to bed, or with your r—281 words
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899 1934-02-26 17 Capital Threatened By Two Communist Armies. Nanchang, the capita] of Kiangsi and Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's field headquarters in the anti-Communist drive, is said to have been endangered following the invasion of the province by a force of 20,000 Reds from Hnpeh. Meanwhile, the outlaws899 words
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Article79 1934-02-26 17 By controlled breeding," a strain of human beings could be developed which would be so reslstent to cancer development that the disease would become so rare as to be practically non-existent. Ttvs statement is made by Mr. J. P. LT rrt-Mummery, the surgeon, in "Tli3 Origin of Cancer," published at79 words
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Article219 1934-02-26 17 Astounding Cruelty, NAILS AND HOOK DRIVEN INTO ANIMAL. Visiting a house In Rochore Road on Saturday afternoon, an officer of the Municipal P.CJL Department was Just In time to save an ant-eater from being cruelly skinned alive by four men, three of whom managed to219 words
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Article75 1934-02-26 17 Free Education For Their Children. Nanking, Feb. 20. In compliance with the recommendation of the Klangsl Provincial Government, the Ministry of Educa- tlon has issued identic orders to the various Government universities, stating that children of magistrates killed during the bandit-suppression campaign In Kiangsi must be given75 words
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Article88 1934-02-26 17 A war memorial tablet bearing the names of 16 dead has been found on a scrap heap in Sheffield by an unemployed ex-soldier. It bears the following inscription: "Of your charity pray for the souls of members of the congregation of this church who gave thlr88 words
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Article70 1934-02-26 17 Cheerful Conditions Prevail. t London, Ft j. 21. On the Stock rxchangt today cheerful conditions prevailed but, with a big Budget surplus almost certain, interest has again been centred on Home securities in which section a strong tone was maintained throughout, particularly for Industrial.. Commodities, apart .;om sugar70 words
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Article105 1934-02-26 17 Light Railway Scheme For Shanghai. Nanking. Feb. 20. It Is understood that construction work on the projected light railway connecting Chapel with the Civic Centre In Klangwan will be started at an early date. Detailed plans as well jas survey work on the proposed route I have already105 words
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Article75 1934-02-26 17 Nanking, Feb. 10. As a preliminary to the holding of a mlneraloglcal exhibition In Tientsin on June 21, the Ministries of Industry and Education are organising a preparatory committee. Messrs. Weng Wen-hao, eminent geologist, Shen Peng-fel, Director of the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education,75 words
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474 1934-02-26 17 It is the opinion of Mr. B. C. B«tler, acting Canadian Trade Commissioner at Batavta, who arrived ir Singapore by the Plmneiw ihb morning, that the question of introducing measures within the British Empire to combat Japanese competition should be approached with great474 words
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Article108 1934-02-26 17 Collections For 1933 Total $87,860,000. 1 Nanking. Feb. 20. The total internal revenue collected from the eight provinces of Klangsu. Cheklang, Anhwel, Kiangsl, Hunan. Hupeh. Shantung and Honan for last year (1933) was $87,860,000, according X to figures compiled by the Ministry of o Finance. g This ar-.ount108 words
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Advertisement250 1934-02-26 17 You haven't long to wait! ■r»«ih»i ■mti*. am k^^!^ Warner's sensational musical < 9 i /^MJ M^yw^ l/ r^M^t^L. i Lw f* f* Amazing Dance ensembles staged H^^R iQm&HUw J under water Ka^*WHa\ rj^lf^BHßMflHaVHHnnlßßnn^n^B^^n^Bn^a" MORRIS COMMERCIAL Qj PJ fl V \A Ifllln r\ f W CsDafl Tkne nctuht fektaroi titnnj250 words
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Article4242 1934-02-26 18 Fftater Planes For The Singapore Service Ami Some "Hiwh Hiihli HombtW— Vital ImporUnce Of The lUt»e— Budget Pr«M|ie«'tH. ajupj i»ui own lajajajajMiMH Bnurra Timw Owncm, Fleet Htnet Feb U AYOUNU man who m*v BOM i" 1 in, .tall tk an* Hi. uf al it,.' m i-k v,4,242 words
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Advertisement214 1934-02-26 18 Wls»ml PPrM r J t" w^jT' Ski I 1 1 J v*j,ti!.i-'v *j,ti!.i-' Jw^^^R^BbHbß F k W VE^^mm lHlUUlll In ww L\.\ kV /ak VHaVajMs 1 IllkUlniii a* mi m\ LV 'Vi m IL >> MASTtft^' Z_^ Home leave. Bspectant months of waiting The rush and bustle of getting awuy214 words
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Article115 1934-02-26 19 Delicacy At 16 Guineas A Pound. Caviare has always been regarded aa one of the most expensive of delicacies. Recently I discovered a foodstuff that entirely eclipsed it as a luxury, writes a Dally Telegraph correspondent. Passing a Chlnesfe shop in coho, I saw something that resembled fragments115 words
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Article196 1934-02-26 19 Film Stars' Secret Wedding. No one knew anything about it except the registrar, the witnesses, the bride, and the bridegroom but still the secret leaked out that Miss Vlglnia Chcrill, who played the part of the blind flower girl In Charlie Chaplin's film "City Lights," and Mr.196 words
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Article205 1934-02-26 19 Seven Cathedral foundations were declared at the Church Assembly on Feb. 9 to be on the verge of bankruptcy. These, according to the Bishop of Derby, are: Carlisle, Chichester, Uchneld, Salisbury, Peterborough, Ripon, and Wells. "All are on the edge," he said, "and some are really bankrupt. If205 words
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Advertisement360 1934-02-26 19 Can you afford To continue the discomforts of having the old -fashioned metlio4 ot refrigeration in your home? Medical authorities recommend that Meats, Milk, and other perishable Foodstuffs, to be free from poisonous bacteria, must be maintained at a constant, controlled temperature of not more than 50° Fahrenheit. Instal a360 words
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Miscellaneous177 1934-02-26 19 Today 9 s Crossword Puzzle P I F~T PI FT IIT f° I 171I 7 1 P~ 29~ Ij 5o Obi 31 (CLUES.) ACROSS. 2a. Scatter by fore* Zi. Gbort 24. View 1 J-i.*::'!' parta. M. Ftera 1 Rkb as. viaion 10 Ov.rtluow 32. Ai«er 11 Vain 12 Rug 13.177 words
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Article, Illustration81 1934-02-26 20 The entrants for the beauty competition at Sea View Hotel on Sunday lined up ready for the parade. ■id Holland. Anna Paton with her winning smile. Left to right bot ton. s row: Nora Habekost, Allison Dyas, Enid Holland. Mavis Seth, Theresa Seth. Top row: Miss Ezekiel,81 words
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Article, Illustration13 1934-02-26 20 The draw for the big sweep at the Singapore race meeting on Saturday.13 words
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Article, Illustration17 1934-02-26 20 Fathui Karib beat the^Slngapore Peranakans in a M.F.A league match ou* Sunday by nine goals to one.17 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-26 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain 1 Head Offlee far Malaya. SINGAPORE.17 words