Weekly Sun, 3 August 1912
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Weekly Sun
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Title Section21 1912-08-03 1 The Weekly Sun. GREATER STRAITS SETTLEMENTS EDITION, -126, CROSS STREET, SINGAPORE. PRICE 5 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 191^. SO. 101.21 words
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Advertisement1074 1912-08-03 1 200 Dozen Ladies 9 Hemstitched Lawn Handkerchiefs. With i inch hemstitched border. 9IM U iiis. square. Will wasli and wear wf^il. Usual price 86|penta per dozen. S. price 55 cts. per doz. GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE I our Terms HH Tdeorams I ol "WAIFIELD" I Singapore. I Business are IH i1,074 words
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Advertisement40 1912-08-03 1 560 yards Melton Cloth. 48 ins. wide, for svcsV suits, Indies, skirts and costumes, m shade* of bl iek t nayy t brow/), grey, myrtle, maroon *>»d inobs.j Usual price 63 cents per yard* S. pri:e 55 cts. per yd.40 words
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Article409 1912-08-03 2 The Viceroy then took up the question of the transfer of the capital of India to Delhi and the preparations for rebuilding that city. He said he realised fully the heavy responsibility entailed m the creation of a new imperial city that shall be worthy409 words
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324 1912-08-03 2 Aerial cableways have been use for many purposes and with varying success m j different parts of the world, but probably; unique m its way is the installation for, timber transport at the New Hornow mills, I m jthe Usambara mountains of German; East Africa,324 words
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Advertisement328 1912-08-03 2 a^k H^^ PATRONISED^- BY ROYALTY. You Can Get the Best Selection OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN JADE. l KROM 1 f ♦1 I BANGLES I BRACELETS J B. P. k Silva, J I A A CHARMS NECKLETS A LmKS I 1 D CHAINS JEWELLER. BROOCHES RINCtS PRNDANT I\.l^VTO SS A328 words
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Advertisement273 1912-08-03 2 A Few Reasons Why You Should Buy a fcTrd BECAUSE 125,000 others are using the same make of car, and getting the utmost satisfaction from their purchase. BECAUSE every other car you meet on the load, both m the Straits and F. M. S., is a Ford which testffies to273 words
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Article1175 1912-08-03 3 Will there be War? Mohonk Lake, N. V., May 17— The third and last daj of the Lake, Mohoak Conference was devoted to addresses by Samuel B. Capen of Boston, William C. Deming, editor of the Wyoming Tribune Cheyenne, Wyo., President Henry C. White of the University1,175 words
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Article372 1912-08-03 3 After long Negotiations the syndicate who«e existing agreement* will expire m July hai been renewed m a new shape for five years to come. The final meeting at which this result was arrived lasted not less than nineteen hours. *At last the resolution was carried that theREUTER - 372 words
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Article541 1912-08-03 3 If the Turoo-Italian war threatened m become commonplace and uninteresting, it has been rescued from that fate by the Italian aerial scouts, who are bombarding the Arabs with letters instead of explosives The bombardment of letters was tried on!\ tfter attenfpts to explode bombs m the' camps541 words
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Article281 1912-08-03 3 The Indian tribesmen of Oklahoma are lucky. By a decision of the Supreme Court, land that is valued at $60,000,000 is exempted from taxation for fourteen years, and it seems probable that the State will not merely lose some $2,000,000 a year m taxes, but he compelled281 words
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Advertisement15 1912-08-03 3 Dr. FUROMOTO, JAPANESE DENTIST. 98, North Bridge Road. Best treatment available m Singapore. Reasonable terms.15 words
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Advertisement93 1912-08-03 3 If you i really want a First Class CYCLE TYRE a Cycle Tyre that is known the world over for its durability and reliability you should always fit Tke Continental SPECIAL Obtainable From John Little Co. Ltd. Robinson Co. Straits Cycle Motor Co. Ltd. Katz Bros. Ltd. Singapore Cycle Store93 words
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Article666 1912-08-03 4 A special article to the Tribune from London say*. Judge Rufu* H. Thayer,, jadge of the United State* Court for China, at Shanghai, haß arrived from China via 1 Siberia. Judge Thayer, explaining the' difficulty China is experiencing m obtaining a loan, Paid Premier Tang Shao-yi666 words
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Article347 1912-08-03 4 Lord Roberts, who has earned better than any one the title of the Grand Old man" jin English history, preaches the gospel of duty to hii countrymen with a perseverance jthat is beyond all praise. If the case for j National Traiuing was strong m 1904, when347 words
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Article518 1912-08-03 4 In an interesting letter from our Peking correspondent casts a new light on the loan controversy by telling of the doubt which has been thrown on the statements made by Chinese officials as to the number of men m China now under arms. According to the Chinese518 words
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Article222 1912-08-03 4 Booty First; Pirates After. Everybody m South China knows what la notoriety the West River has gained so far as the pirate peat is concerned. It has ong Bince been made apparent that the Chinese authorities are helpless to cope with the evil, and, for month* past, British warHongkong Telegraphs - 222 words
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Article635 1912-08-03 4 0 The Dragon Festival. One of the most picturesque of all China's quaint festivals is kept m the form of the Dragon Festival, a fete that lias its origin shrouded m the mystery which seems to enfold much that is characteristic of the race. This year, says635 words
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Advertisement150 1912-08-03 4 BST TILES. Drainpipes. We hold large stocks of RANEEGUNGE.'* the foJlowing at all times Cement Floor Tile, I .P. 8 .Mosaic Tita. STROM C E S T AM 0 CHEA P EBT. Marble Slabs, White Glazed Wall Tiles, Glazed Tiles m all artistic designs, French L r c quantities of150 words
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Advertisement219 1912-08-03 4 Siemens Brothers, MANUFACTURERS OF Electrical Machinery, Cables Wires, Apparatus and Accessories tor Electric Light Power and Traction Purposes! HEAD OFFICE Caxton House, Westminster LONDON. Supplies Department Upper Thames Street, LONDON. WORKS. Stafford. WMlwick. Dalstoi. BRANCHES. Cape Town, Melbourne, Calcutta, Toronto, Bombay, Penang, Madras, Rangoon Sydney, AND Winchester House. COLLY ER219 words
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POLICE NEWS.
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Article523 1912-08-03 5 For fighting at Tan Quee Lan Street, Cheong Peng and Leong Soon were •ach fined $5 or fourteen days. Two Teochews Goh Kiang Seng and Chang Eng Hak, were fined $3 or seven days each for assaulting Tang Tong at Fraser Street. For selling chandu dross except to th#523 words
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Article646 1912-08-03 5 A Tamil named Husin, was charged with criminal trespass by entering the house of Subrailoo, No. 4 Jalan Kubor with intent to assault him. He was fined $5 or fourteen days. For pinching the cheek of a Tamil woman named Amani at No. 10 Shaik Madersah Lane, Abubakar a646 words
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Article604 1912-08-03 5 For allowing a woman other than their wife or child, to enter and remain m their opium smoking saloon the following were each fined $5 and costs Chua Eng Kee (Hokien) No. 24 Church Street, Tan Ju Kee (Hokien) No. 10 Solomon Street. Wong Van Kee (Cantonese) an opium604 words
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Article377 1912-08-03 5 Goh Tye Heng and G >h Kiew, were each find $3 or seven days fjr gambling pakow" m public at Narciss Street. For stealing four jars value $1.60 cents from the five-foot-way of Albert Street, a Cantonese named Wong Kwye Kee was sent to gaol for a month. Six377 words
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Article664 1912-08-03 5 Lim Tua Mooi and Tan Keng, were fined $1 or three days each for dis orderly conduct by fighting at Keppe Harbour Road. Two Christian Tamils Sebastian anc Sivalingam, were fined $3 or seven day*each for assaulting Chinakanu a Tami woman at Orchard Road. Foo Lian a Hokien, was664 words
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Article732 1912-08-03 5 4 It is laid down that a lawyer must >rotect his client at all costs." The deal legal code is one that would pro.ect the client from all costs. The losing of an old customer and inaking a new oie is n>t pr.^ross, but keaping the old o.ie732 words
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389 1912-08-03 6 The Weekly Sun. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3. WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS. Though popular superstitions may lack reason or reasonable explanation, they must have an origin, and this has formed the basis of quite an interesting book by Mr. T. Sharper Knowlson, "The Origin of Popular Superstitions." The question of the wedding-ring and why389 words
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Article59 1912-08-03 6 Lenient Sentences. On Thursday morning, the Chief Justice, Sir Hyndman- Jones, sentenced the two forgers, Sabatier and Muller to five years* imprisonment. Mrs. Sabatier was found not guilty and discharged. One would have thought that the serious nature of the crime woulci have prompted a sterner view59 words
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Article108 1912-08-03 6 An up-to-date Tailoring and Outfitting Store. The Colonial Stores, Ltd., are shortly opening their new premises m the Arcade which will be replete with all the newest fashions, amongst which will be found Ties, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Shirts, Collars, Hosiery and outfitting of every description at108 words
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Article310 1912-08-03 6 Mr. Heiruth, the well-known Shanghai and Singapore Insurance broker, recently m the employ of the Great Eastern Life Insurance Company, Limited, advertises as follows I, the undersigned, hereby give notice to the public, that I am no longer acting as a broker for the Great Eastern310 words
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Article510 1912-08-03 6 At a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. T. M. Welsh's ap. pointment as secretary, was confirmed A bioscope show at New York recently advertised as an attraction This week only. The Curse of Drink Three complete Reels." A water Jogged junk was reported on510 words
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Advertisement77 1912-08-03 6 W 111 I lit 111 II jl jji M^^^^^^^^fcßL~SlllJ it >i IJ k .^r .^BB B^r m^^^^^^^^^ it? f I J II 'i I™ J I* B«AND I' I 1 A 1 Q NEW RECORDS DOUBLE SIDED 10 inches $1.25. (TEMPTATION RAC ISMILER RAG. (VENUS ON EARTH WTZ. IMASKEN POLONAISE.77 words
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Advertisement30 1912-08-03 6 ARE YOU PARTICULAR? You know quality, demand value t We supply only Wines and Spirits of choice quality. Oarner Quelch&Co. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. AND AT SHANGHAI, HONGKONG AND LONDON 130 words
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Article864 1912-08-03 7 The Governor-General has issued a proclamation that it has come to hi, k\ ow Chinese merchants m Hongkong The threat wa. that the Canton Government had offered a handsome reward for the ar rest of certain well-known figures m Hon* kong .and intended to put them to deathTelegraph - 864 words
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Advertisement185 1912-08-03 7 Caldbeck Macgregor and Company. Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Ales, Beer and Stout Importers. I Telephone Nj. 160. Price Lists on application. BRANCHES AT LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONCKONC, TIENTSIN AND KUALA LUMPUJ, WITH AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST. 13-7 4 His Master's Voice' IS A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. BEWARE OF185 words
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Article615 1912-08-03 8 In the vernacular, goat has taken on a meaning quite puzzling to the old fashioned mind. We see few goats ;we hear of thejn every day. In sports, politics and mere business the term has achieved a familiarity that has grown by leaps and bounds, meeting aPittsburg Gazette; Post Disqatch - 615 words
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Article53 1912-08-03 8 In Austria philatelic billing and cooing is frowned upon. With an absence of a benne of humor which it would be an international offront to call Teutonic, the Austrian authorities have declared that fliitiug by means of postage atainpß is less majeate. oome poor lover m Trieste53 words
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Advertisement133 1912-08-03 8 -SPECIALTO BE OBTAINED FROM Messrs. Katz Bros. Ltd. THE NEW FADELESS -TUNIC SHIRTS^ SOFT FRONT, STIFF OR DOUBLE CDFFS. Price $2.50 Each. A large selection ox CHEAPER QUALITIES. Price $1.35 $1.75 Each. 4 A ENTIRE NEW STOCK. ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Experienced Lady Stenographer wanted. Forward references with application to Box 2,133 words
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Advertisement402 1912-08-03 8 LOSING WEIGHT BY THE POUND Under Weight," a condition of ill-health, shows your assimilative powers are decreasing. WATERBURYS I METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL I COMPOUND t j Supplies the blood with the wanted nourishing and healthy flesh building J materials. Very palatable. OF ALL CHEMISTS j Loh's Dispensary. Chemists, Druggists402 words
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Advertisement365 1912-08-03 8 j -i- 1 THIS IC IT 3 ■inn j Waterbury's Metabolized Cod Liver (MJ Compound tTASTEIiBSS ODOURLESS >gj\ Tht- latest r'Uific preparation of /mßm^& COD IJVEU OIL. Doe* "all that is FeL-T claimed for it and supersedes tho old- c "^f fashioned emulsions which upset the ■SbXr^stomach. Highly recommended by365 words
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Article379 1912-08-03 9 The firat experience with the legalized minimum wage m the British coal industry is about what might have been expected, especially as the annals of the Pacific colonies were arailable for reference. The system adopted involves local boards. The wage is to be determined m theWashington Post - 379 words
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Article340 1912-08-03 9 The Korean consperacy trial continues, <ach day adding to the judicial farce, which 8 widely advertised by the Japanese press is a fair and impartial trial. Foreign •bservera are unanimous m saying that tl< evidence of the prisoners is translated froi Korean into Japanese m such a340 words
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Advertisement198 1912-08-03 9 An Eastern Company for the Eastern recple GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. UMITED. HEAD OFFICE:- SINGAPORE. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 0. A. DERRICK Esq., Messrs. Derrick VOW NGAN PAN Esq., of M*ur». I,oh <fc Co. Chairman. Ate Seng and Towkay Loke Tew. A. U. FAIR, Esq., Maying198 words
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Advertisement428 1912-08-03 9 Jodelite Registered. The Great Timber Preservative. All kinds of soft timber, such as serayah, are, after treatment with Jodelite, permanently protected against attacks of white ants, dry rot and decay. Protection of Para Rubber Trees. After pruning the trees apply a thin coat of Cold Jodelite to the wounds with428 words
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Article2059 1912-08-03 10 News From All Sources. Peking, July 24. It is understood that Hsiung Hbi Liang intends to remain m Peking until some small loan, meeting immediate needs is negotiated, then he will go to Europe to discuss Chinese finances. His mission fits m with the repeated report* that the government2,059 words
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Article335 1912-08-03 10 DR. W. R. LAMB, American Oculist and Optician, Specialist m Examining the Eye and Cerrectin* Defective Vision, No. 2, ADHLPHI HOTEL. Has the pleasure to announce his return to Singapore where he may be consulted |at the above address for a short time. Hp is fully prepared, as335 words
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Advertisement86 1912-08-03 10 PROTOS MOTOR CARS. HIGH CLASS WORKMANSHIP. STRONG CONSTRUCTION. VERY SILENT RUNNING. Largely used by Royalty. Cars m Stocks Torpedo and Half-Torpedo Double Phaeton Cars to seat 5 and 7 persons. All finished m the^best style. MONO MOTOR CARS. The Best ear of the Run-about Type. Improved Design, 14 H.P. 486 words
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Advertisement395 1912-08-03 11 I BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. APCAR LINE. The undermentioned mail steamers of| the •bove Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Commander. SS Japan 6,013 L. Y. Archdeacon. 88 Gregory Apcar 4,600 J. E. Drake.395 words
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Advertisement489 1912-08-03 11 KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) Under Cohtbact with the Netherlands India Government. Ayits at Slijinre Tie Stops Aieicy. ML 2-3 CUlyer Ouy. MAIL TABLE-AUGUST IST TO 9TH, 1912. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. BTEAMBHIP. From Expected. Will be Despatched for:— Rumphiua Belawan-Deli... Aug. 1 Batavia Semarang and489 words
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Advertisement223 1912-08-03 11 THE POPULAR BRAND. T A OINb S jteh^^Vi r Stoekcitl U X V V THE DENTAL HALL. BRAS BASSA ROAD. UNDER THE" SUPERVISION OF Or. J. IWRTSUB©. DENTAL SURGEON. (Who may also be found at 82, Bras Basah Road). Newly opened for the convenience of Patients. Treatment and workmanship guaranteed223 words
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Advertisement124 1912-08-03 12 I^i XtJII ill 11^11 O JLrl CVIaU- jf c r 1 1 I f i 1 1 I JiSSSm, n England more Martell's Three atti\&\ Star Brandy is sold than any (//Mm m\ other Brand. HpLjJil n on( 011 more t^ an three times the quantity of Martell's is so124 words
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