The Straits Times, 31 December 1903
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Title Section15 1903-12-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. a i, 32a SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 19 #>. PRICE 15 CERTS.15 words
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Article5971 1903-12-31 1 LAND ANQ HOUSE PROPERJV. Position and Prices. In a general way the Singapore market at tbe close of 1903 presents a good strong position, and although the sales have been less numerous than in 1901 and 1902 several important transactions have taken place, the largest ever recorded here being5,971 words
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Article1036 1903-12-31 2 London, 18th Dwxmbrr. Twenty-three gentlemen have already modnented to join Mr. Cham berlain'i Communion. They include Mr Vincent (.'aillwi and Me*r». Chaplin, (irenfeld, Harria, Henderson, Hick man and Maronoehie, all mernben of parlin ment. The uanie* of Mr. ('hamberlain'x Cum misaioners include several heads of leading Hrnm and1,036 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement231 1903-12-31 2 NOTICES, f r* BRITISH n LAGER BEER BREWED AND BOTTLED BY n% IND COOPE Co., A' Burton-on-Trent. THIS BEER IS BREWED FROM J9 PURE MALT HOPS 6 doz. pints or 4|doz. quarts ||ij&f| 515 per case. OF ALL DEALERS. ttfefjjn^fljv IMPORTED BY THE UIUJF BORNEO Co., Ltd. FODEIM'S STEAM WAGONS231 words
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Advertisement158 1903-12-31 2 JOHORE HOTEL. Malay Curries. I NTENDING visitors to this Hotel are JL informed that arrangements have '>een made to have Malay curries every Sunday morning. Tiffin 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Johore Band pla>B opposite the hotel from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Sunday CADBURY'S CHOCOLATES IN FANCY158 words
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Advertisement438 1903-12-31 2 NOTICES. Cbfin.i Wioe Italian Vermouth Italian Claret at $1 per dozen quarts, lnty frwe GA.OGINO CO "ITAROGYCLONOMKf KR3 X'HE bvocyelommi>ter is a new instruI ment, the object of which is to detern:inr the existence and forec<Mt the ipproscbing of typhoons altto the pfu)>able distnnce nn<l motion and direction of ■■•ntreß,438 words
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Advertisement279 1903-12-31 2 NOTICES. GWYNNES Ltd J. AH. G WYNNE, Ltd., and BWTNNE A Co., United. ESTABLISHED OVER FIFTY YEARS. Tefefranu- Codes "OWYBNI, LONDON." ABC, 4th ft sth Edition*. A 1. MOBEINO A NEALE S Trade Murk "IWINTIBLE." .lanufar tnrcrx «T Ike lirgett aid rawt fffeieit CENTRIFUGAL PUMPING MACHINERY In the world, tultable279 words
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Advertisement23 1903-12-31 2 CHAMPAGNE "LOUIS ROEDERER." Extra Dry and Carte Blanche. The old, well-known brand. BRINKMANN CO.. lmpcriert. Retail at Mwm. CHENG A Co., HIOH STREET23 words
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Article444 1903-12-31 3 rUnts to Young Men In the Bait. An int nresting action brought by C. L. Uold-iou against Messrs. John Sampson and Co., outfitters, Bangkok, for 10,000 ticals as damages in respect of plaintiff's wrongful dismissal has been concluded. The action has been dismissed witli costs. His Honour,444 words
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Article21 1903-12-31 3 Smri'isii advertisements, with date* of sailing etc., will be found on ;>age 7 General shipping news is pr'nted on page S.21 words
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Article62 1903-12-31 3 It is safe to say that the greatest silver mines in the world are in the Republic of Mexico. A number of very rich gold mines Lave been discovered there in the past year or two, and the Government -is puttinp forth strong •(Torts to increase the n mount of62 words
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Article88 1903-12-31 3 We fancy we've seen this before, dished up in another form:— "The Adiiiral-Superintendert of one of the Royal Dockyards, it is Mid, v few days ago visited a vessel in the Dockyard Reserve, on which men belonging to three departments wptp at. work. To his surprise he found that men88 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement249 1903-12-31 3 Baby's Cough Must Never Linger. "VM>rHING la moto distressing lh»n to li sen a helples^little infant suffering with h con.'h and to be f. arful of using n remedy wnich may co' tain s me harmful Ingre lienl The mßkers of Clumber laii.'Cough llemedy pi s lively gu rantee that249 words
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Advertisement943 1903-12-31 3 NOTICES. THET WILL REMAIN. The bump of reverence is overshadowed by the bump of intelligence in the 20th century man and woman. Old things are not preserved simply because they are old. Whatsoever is no longer useful must get out uf the way. Nevertheless, progress that is not intelligent will943 words
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Advertisement876 1903-12-31 3 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. HOLDERS of licences, Issued unaer section S4 of "The Opium Ordinsnee IX of l-> 94" authorising the sale of cbandn for medicinal purposes at certain dispensaries Ac. in this Settlement are in'ormed that these licences lapse on tbe lint December 1903, and it will be necessary to876 words
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Advertisement717 1903-12-31 3 NOTICES. WANTED immediately two Chinese clerks. Apply with references, atating salaries required to CM. A Co, c/o Strait* Tim**. ILO. W* NTED, b»tbe Johore Government, an apothecary for the Johore Civil Hospi'al. Apply stating qualifl.Hi ion* to PIUNCI PAL MEDICAL OFFICER, n.c. Johore. 88ISTANT wanted for the Produce i V717 words
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Advertisement567 1903-12-31 3 NOTICES. iRIGAUD'S Kanangt Or JAPAN TOILET WATER Rigaud'i lananga Water b» the nrect pcrfom* of tbe kiiiingi Flower of Japan and a toothing and cooling action on the akin; r. klmycs mosquito bite*, RIGAUD &C* j PIKFUMIKS S, ru« vtvteaaa. s PtnM-Friu* til nil ay I MARTIN'S gipiOL &STEEI KBAbI^^**567 words
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Advertisement728 1903-12-31 3 SHIPPINQ HORDDtDTSCHER LLOID, BREMEN. COAST LINES. FORSOURABAYA, MACASSAR, AND MOLUCCAS ISLANDS. rHB N. D. L. s. a. KONG BENQ and a. a. TAICHIOW will leave for above port.* every three weeks. First departure g.s. KONG BENO, Captain Reese, on the Slst instant. Both steamers have good passenger accommodation. For freight728 words
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586 1903-12-31 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 31ST DECEMBER. 1904. all its 7riends and all its Readers, tfye Straits Times proffers tfye best wishes for a Sappy and prosperous Jievo year. The strained relations between Russia and Japan, and the possibility of China taking sides with' the latter Power in586 words
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Article285 1903-12-31 4 The advances made by Russia in the confidence of thn Dalai Lama of Thibet, while not unexpected, have been made more manifest recently by the St. Petersburg representatives of foreign newspaper*. The Cologne Gazette, a trustworthy authority on international affairs, stated If st month that according to Peking information it285 words
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Article280 1903-12-31 4 Commuting upon the departure for home of Captain Douglas Welsh, of the B.s. Mausang, the Britith North BorneoJlerald thus outlines the sterling merits of that popular officer's character: Captain Welsh was popular, amongst all bat a very small minority, on account of hi* strong personality which was that of a280 words
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Article150 1903-12-31 4 The Perak Pioneer devotes a leader to explaining the error that the Sir aits 'I'imes labors under in harbor ing the belief that the difficulties of the Penang merchants engaged in the Acheen pepper trade are in the main, if not in toto, due to the passage of the new150 words
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Article106 1903-12-31 4 An article on Singapore land and house property during the past year, which appears in page 1 to-day, will be found of remarkable interest to everybody connected with the Straits. The extraordinary advances in values during the last decade are therein reviewed, and some of the big sales, illustrating the106 words
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Article16 1903-12-31 4 A Watch night service will be conducted to-night in Betbesda meeting house, commencing at 11 o'clock.16 words
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Article21 1903-12-31 4 The P. <fc O. intermediate steamer Pnlma left Penang at 4 p.m. yesterday, and is due here at 6 a.m. to-morrow.21 words
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Article22 1903-12-31 4 A Christmas cricket match— Penang v. I'erak— at Taiping ended in a draw owing to bad weather. Penang won the football match.22 words
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Article23 1903-12-31 4 Onk hundred and sixty-three deaths ■wem registered at Singapore during the week ending on 26th Dec The ratio per thousand was 35 02.23 words
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Article25 1903-12-31 4 The new train service of the Singapore and Kranji Railway will come into force from the 4th January, 1904 and not from to-morrow, January Ist.25 words
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Article32 1903-12-31 4 Owing to pressure on space, a letter written in regard to the Government and local education, as well as some other matter of interest is held over until our issue of Saturday.32 words
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Article32 1903-12-31 4 Three twakow men have been fined $5 on each of two charges of obstruction of the river and having no numbers. Four other men have been similarly fined for obstructing the river.32 words
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Article33 1903-12-31 4 Hongkg.no has a Steam Laundry Company which has just declared an eight per cent, dividend. It is said to be the only steam laundry in the Far Kai-t which has overcome native opposition.33 words
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Article30 1903-12-31 4 The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Ekaterinoslav arrived from Odessa via Colombo this morning, bound for Port .Arthur. She has 880 Russian soldiers oa board and is expected to leave to-morrow.30 words
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Article38 1903-12-31 4 An agreement has been entered into between the United States and the Vatican, for the purchase of the Friar lands in the Philippines by the former, for 37,237,000 gold. This finally settles a very vexed and long-drawn-out question.38 words
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Article42 1903-12-31 4 In 189$ the Transvaal produced as much gold as the United States produced in 1902—80,000,000 dollars worth Its output for 1903 will be the largest since the declaration of war by the Boer Government, and will foot up something like- 45,000,000 dollars.42 words
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Article44 1903-12-31 4 The Ret. Father Rivet requests us to state for the information of his parishioners and Roman Catholics generally, that to-morrow, being New Year's Day, though falling upon a Friday need not, through a dispensation of the Pope, be observed locally as a fast day.44 words
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Article54 1903-12-31 4 During the last twenty-four hours there has been an entire absence of crime of any description reported to the police from the town and out-stations. This morning there was o.ily one case on the Police sheets, that of a hat- i snatcher who was arrested in town last < night54 words
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Article65 1903-12-31 4 Singapore played Selangor at polo on Monday last, at Kuala Lumpur, and i won by four goals and one subsidiary to i one goal. The teams were Singapore —1. 8. McArthur, 2. W. K Evans, 3 C. E. Tayleur, 4. G. E. V. Thomax capt. Selangor r A M. BurnMurdoch,65 words
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Article74 1903-12-31 4 Thehk is to be a very extra spec ial New Year's Eve dinner at Raffles Hotel to-night. The dining hall is to be decorated, a special menu has been prepared, the band of the Manchesters will play, and there will be dancing up to 1 a.m. A big crowd of74 words
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Article61 1903-12-31 4 15,000 men from the Army, Navy, and Constabulary, and strong delegations frdrn the provinces and the Labour Unions,, escorted Governor Taft from the Malacanan Palace at Manila to the Luneta, where 50 steam launches accompanied him to the Gaelic. He was due in Hongkong on the morning of the 27th61 words
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Article98 1903-12-31 4 The work for which the services of Mr. F. J. E. Spring, a Government river engineer in India, have been lent to the Straits Government is to advise as to the best means of protecting and strengthening the bank of the Perak River at Teluk Anson and also in regard98 words
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Article70 1903-12-31 4 To-morrow, Jan. Ist, 1904, is a public holiday throughout the Colony and will be observed by the general closing of Government and business offices throughout the town. There will be no i*sue of the Straits Times, but on Saturday the paper will -be published as usual. The70 words
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Special Telegram to the "Straits Times."
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Article55 1903-12-31 4 Koniu Alberts "uccessfully Berthed. Penang, Dec. 30th. The German mail steamer Konig Albert, homeward bound, arrived here this morning, and was berthed at the new iron pier. The operation of berthing the vessel was a great success, and was witnessed by the Resident Councillor and the head/ of55 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article51 1903-12-31 4 More Provisiens Purchased In America. Ijondon, Mth Dec. Russia and Japan are buying quantities of beef at Chicago. One hundred thousand barrels of flour have been gold at St. Paul for export to Japan. Eleven thousand five hundred tons of coal are loading for Japan at Norfolk in51 words
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Article33 1903-12-31 4 The correspondent of the Daily Tilegraph at Tokyo lays that the emergency measures taken by the Japanese Government include the raining of a temporary loan repayable in two years.33 words
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Article24 1903-12-31 4 Bought by Japan. London, Dec. 31*/. Japan has purchased •the Argentine cruisers (Rivadavin and Moreno) mentioned in the wire dated 29th inst.24 words
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Article19 1903-12-31 4 Five Russian torpedo vessels from Tunis have arrived at Malta, where they have been docked.19 words
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Article42 1903-12-31 4 Speeches in Paris. M. Nelidoff, the new Russian Ambassador in Paris, has presented his credentials to President Loubet. Speeches were exchanged emphasizing the Franco- Russian alliance which, it was said, constituted a valuable guarantee of the peace of the world.42 words
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Article29 1903-12-31 4 The M. M. Ernest Simons, with the mail from Europe, left Colombo at 8 p.m. yesterday, and is expected here on Monday about 7 a.m. m29 words
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Article77 1903-12-31 4 The monthly medal for Ladies' play was competed for on Monday last and resulted in a win for Miss Boulton The scores returned were as follows Mrs. Peirce Mrs. AUen, Mrs. Fowlie, and Mrs. Barker played but returned no cards. inn Konlton 7--18 =54 m. Ca"nichael77 words
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Article178 1903-12-31 4 The procesß-server in pursuit of his vocation is an example of what the real sleuth should be. It was shown in the Supreme Court to-day that even the sanctity of the bath is liable to invasion. It was a Chinese debt case that came before Mr.178 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement550 1903-12-31 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLUB WHISKY 18 > ALL MALT AND SUPPLIED REdULARLY TO THE PRINCIPAL CLUBS All the i" the Hts the largest Naval and Military STKAITS SETTLKMKNTs consumption amongst Messes. AMD Europeans in this Market. F. M. S. PRICE $10.50 PER DOZEN, NETT. II'TV BZTBA. Sole Agents for the Straits550 words
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Advertisement385 1903-12-31 4 Further Performances of the YEOMEN OF THE GUARD OILBERT SULLIVAN'S Well-known and Popular Opera WILL HE OIVKN IN THK TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE ON Thursday, January 7th, 1904 A.SI) Saturday, January 9lh. 1904 Doors open at 8-30 p.m. Performance to commence at 9 p.m. Saats ma, be hook.d at Messrs. JOHN385 words
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Advertisement62 1903-12-31 4 G. R. LAMBERT ft CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS Studio, Orchard Road. Offices and Studio, Battery Road. BuiHtMS hour. Iron Sa.a. I* s p.m. on Wsak days lia, to Noon on Sunday, (.t Orohard Boad oalj.) PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS Always Irask In stock at Mod.r.t. Pries.. CVEMV POSSIBLE ASSISTaHOt (ri.en U> AnuUurs. LSHOE STOCK62 words
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Advertisement9 1903-12-31 4 Wire news will be found on page 2. I9 words
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Advertisement39 1903-12-31 4 Exchange and share quotations will be found on page 8. i^—^— b^— Don't negect your cold— let your doctor prescribe for it or take Dr. D. Jayne's prescription Jayne's Expectorant. The Singapore Dispensary. Sole agents for the Straits Settlements39 words
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Advertisement31 1903-12-31 4 A RELIABLE REMEDY. Stkabns' Headache Cork— has been used the world over for yean. Always reliable widely imitated, and Bubatigutea offered. All Chemists supply the tenuine, when Steams' is asked for.31 words
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Article295 1903-12-31 5 .The Singapore Rowing Club with the Hon'ble W. R Collyer in the chair entertained their friends and themselves at dinner last niulr. in the Singapore Club. Some eighty in all sat down and it was gratifying to see many of the older members of the Club present.295 words
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Article179 1903-12-31 5 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, through Captain Davies of the Bivgo Mara, is giving a reception and luncheon on board that popular vessel to-morrow, to which a number of Singapore residents have been invited. As well as enjoying the view of the sea sports and the tiffin, the179 words
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Article210 1903-12-31 5 Kf.kkkk.v c was made at the diniu i* of the Straits Settlements Association in London to the fixing of the exchange rate of the dollar, and to the fact that the ratio of fixity has not yet been ina'ie known. On this subject the <£* G. Exprets210 words
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Article196 1903-12-31 5 WHAT IS A "TOWKAY" What is the meaning of towkay A witr ess in the Supreme Court to-day gave it half a dozen meanings. He understood it to represent manager," proprietor," owner," or chief partner At first he said it only meant manager. But as the Chinaman in question was196 words
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Article360 1903-12-31 5 BY MAJOR BROAURICK, ACTING COMMANDANT. B.V. A.— Orderly Officer for the week Lieut. Thomson. Orderly X C. O. Corpl. Miller. Parade* -Sunday 3rd at 7 a.m. gundrill. Tuesday, sth at 5.15 p.m. lecture by orderly, officer. Wednesday, 6th at 8.30 p.m. gun drill (under 8.5. H.) Friday, Bth360 words
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171 1903-12-31 5 In a Quarter Sessions prose cutiontr conspiracy at Ipswich a defenqit named Rouse in the witness-box Ad of a statement by prosecutor 111 a lie, and be is a liar." Counsel foe the proße^ution therepon proposed to ask the defendant171 words
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Article152 1903-12-31 5 At a meeting of the Bectro-Tech-nical Society Herr Whelm von Siemens read a paper on te new rapid typewriting telegraph appeatus devised aud constructed by Mesrs. Siemens and HaUke within the lai few months. It is of the automatic cla« To prepare the message for transmfeon a152 words
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Article113 1903-12-31 5 Kkksh and epofi-making discoveries, Baya the Daily Mil, have been made with regard to th«mysterious substance known as rail inn, which has for the last two years 6een puzzling men of science. Recenty Sir W. Ramsay made the important announcement at the London listitution that radium113 words
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Article750 1903-12-31 5 (By F. Emeric.) Ir ev*here were Malay parallels to Otterfcrn or the song of Barak and Debori/they have long since perished. Yet trMalay name was once a terror to najAtors from' Achin Head to the Molue? The Malays are as amorous to-day* tne y erBt were warlike, but750 words
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Article78 1903-12-31 5 The Matin says that Sub- Lieutenant Bayle, son of Vice-Admiral Bayle, at present commanding the French squadron in the Far East, committed suicide on Nov. 23, at Remiremont. He had made the recent campaign in China and contracted a fever which undermined bis health and caused him78 words
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Article513 1903-12-31 5 (From Eaehanget.)" Thk Java Government has decided to send a naval and military expedition to Tabanan, in Bali, the Rajah of whioh bad burned two of his father's widows with his father's corpse, in defiance of the express wish of the Governor-Gene-ral that this should not be513 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement99 1903-12-31 5 Dysentery. OR inflammation of the bowel or large ntesline is of more frequent occurrence during the summer m-nths. It can he checked and cured if OhaniLerlain's Colic, and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken ■ecordiof to the printei directions with '•in ii bottle. Chamberlain's Colic, and Diirrbtea Remedy ii invaluable to all99 words
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Advertisement27 1903-12-31 5 Swimmin a Club launches will leave Johnston's Pier on Saturday at 9 and 10 a.m. On Saturday morning, a launch leaves for the Club at 8 o'clock.27 words
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Advertisement163 1903-12-31 5 A Reason for It. There is only one cure for Rheumatism that has reached a worldwide popularity and reputation. There are many Vemedies sold for the relief and cure of Rheumatism, but there is only one cure that can be considered as having a universal repatation, without a rival, and163 words
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Advertisement61 1903-12-31 5 NOTICES. WAYANG KASSIM THE [ndra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Co. of Singapore Will Stage Friday, Ist January, 1904 The Popular European Drama PI NGERAMM A." Saturday, 2nd January, 1904 The Comical and Laughable Play entitled '•AZHANSHAH." Munday, 3rd January, 1901 The Sensational and Tragical Dramn "PRINCE SHOBARK." Curtain at 9 p.61 words
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Miscellaneous152 1903-12-31 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 31st December. JHigh Water. 8.46 p.m. Hogmanay. Kaffles Hotel. Special Dinner. Selangor Race*. Second Day. Friday, Ist January, 1904. High Water, s.io a.m. 942 p.m. New Year's Day. Public Holiday. Banks Close. No issue of the Strait* Timt*. Sea Sports 9.30. Land Sports Racecourse. 2. Musical152 words
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Article133 1903-12-31 6 Mr. W. W. Richardson, of Brusefa, Perak, in a pamphlet entitled Modern Methods of Tin Mining," discusses tbe outlook in the Malay States, and says It is quite probable that within the near future 60 dollars will be considered a top price for a picul ofttin133 words
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Article47 1903-12-31 6 The number of Ch ;iven as follows Formosa Siam Malay Peninsula Hunda Archipelago Hongkong America 1 Indo-China Philippines Macao Burma Australia Asia ie Russia Japan Korea Total unese abroad 2,600.000 2,600,000 985,000 600,000 274.463 272,829 1M),000 80,000 74,668 40,000 80,000 23,000 7,000 8,710 7,642,660 is47 words
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Article238 1903-12-31 6 For Singapore. Per P. A O. s.s. Moldavia, connecting with the steamer Malta from London Dec. 11, due 10th Tan.— Mr. and Mrs C. Sugden, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wathcn and children. Per P. A O. s. s. Borneo from London Dec. '24, due 29th Jan.238 words
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Article125 1903-12-31 6 hur Native teams (.-ivilian). Ten men a side. Wiiininy leimi, #1 eiu-li.— Second teiun, ■8 rents tnch. 1 I'ulJ -nil ovor the line. lly kimi perniixßion of Col. Wilson and < > lli.a-1 of the T3rd arnatic Infantry the Band <if the Kedinient al-o t he Town125 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement255 1903-12-31 6 Imaginary Ailments. rpHERE are many who have pain* in the 1 back and imagine that their kidney! are affected, while the only trouble* is rheumatism of tbe muscles, or at worst, lumbago, that can be cured by a few applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, or by damping a piece of255 words
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Advertisement248 1903-12-31 6 NOTICES. 1 RAFFLES HOTEL. New Year's Eve Special Dinner AT 7.30 The Manchester Regimental Band in Attendance DANCING UP TO i A. M. Sarkies Brothers. v c. t^ Proprietors. Special Musical Dinner ON THE Ist JANUARY, 1904 AT ADELPHI HOTEL 31 12 THREE COW BRAND. The best and purest BUTTER248 words
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Advertisement1285 1903-12-31 6 NOTICES. Singapoivand Kranji Railway. a ■■»>■*»■« 1 From Octobe ist, 1903, and until further notice. W. EX DAYS. SUNDAYS. A.M. A.M. A. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. I' M. P.M P.M. Singapore rf..7.00 7.60 10. 1230 157 3.00 4.22 5.20 6.50 ..6.45 8.071,285 words
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Article434 1903-12-31 7 Mr. James Wickktt, of Redrutu, who has recently visited the Malay Peninsula, read a paper lately at the Students' Union of the Redruth School of Mines on the production of tin in the Straits Settlements, and described three or four representative mines. The chief producing state434 words
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Advertisement776 1903-12-31 7 NOTICES. SULPHURIC ACID FOR £U£PLIEB, APPLY TO SYME&CO. m.w.f. v.c. LIQUID^ FUEL (Petroleum Residue) Large Btocki always on hand. 82/6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence per ton f o. b. in bankers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULD BUKOlf) opposite western entrance of New Harbour. The fuel is delivered through a t i<776 words
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Advertisement373 1903-12-31 7 SULPHURIC AND HYDROCHLORIC ACIDS Apply to THE SINGAPORE PLANTING AND PACKING CO., 66, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE* j Modem European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS.. •ons of the late Mr. Chmono Chon Tim, in order to meet the requirements of European ladies and gentlemen who have for 10 many years supported373 words
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Advertisement335 1903-12-31 7 'SrilM.A.l'O &> Co IAVE JUST UNPACKED A FINE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE CURIOS. SUITABLE POR New Year's Presents AMD ALSO New Year's Cards. YAMATO OO I 27. High Street. 0.0. TIE BRITISH DISPENSARY, Chemists and Opticians. ii-i arrived: Europe. Old and Nickel Spectacles Oold and Nickel Eye Glasses Smoked Blue and335 words
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Advertisement471 1903-12-31 7 NOTICES, LI¥AiT3iAN6, Timber Merchant, AND PROPRIETOR STULAN6 STEAM SAW MILLS, JOHORE. BINGAPORE OFFICE, •RESHAM HOUSE, BATTERY ROAD J. M. CAMERON, Manager. n.c. INDIAN ENGINEERING. Am Illostiatbd Wuiit Joorsal THE RBCOGNIZED ORGAN OF THB PROFESSION IN INDIA. With gvartmUtd bona Mr eireulatinn LM OHM 10 IiNKPKCTJON PAT. OOLYI <r, Calcutta. mA471 words
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Advertisement118 1903-12-31 7 SAKAWAK Coal in good supply at Brooketon and Labuan. with prompt despatch for banker or cargc. For terms apply to John Hardie, Sarawak GovernI ment Agent, Labuan. v.c CHEE CHEE ©'CO. BEG TO INFORM The Public and their Customers that they have just received A Fresh Consignment of New Goods118 words
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Article650 1903-12-31 8 Interesting Trade Report. Ah interesting report of a visit to Japan has been issued by Mr. Hud H. dv Moech. partner of the commercial firm of Messrs. Maintz and Co, at Batavia, and delegate of the Nethetlandu Indian Commission for the exhibition at Osaka, held in650 words
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Advertisement96 1903-12-31 8 |>» STRAITS CYC4.E S I MOTOR CO. V" A large consignment of new C BICYCLES. B \i ENGLISH MAKE! s k B. S. A. FITTINGS E Good Durable Machines. At Rook- Bottom Pricea y ZjT MAKERS OF THK LAJU /"< E Rubber Tyred Wheels for I fi Rikishas, Carriages, and96 words
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Advertisement604 1903-12-31 8 BANKS. Nederlaadfohft Handel Maatschappij. NETHERLANDS TRADING S'KMRTI Ertablishbd 1824. OtfßsMi f. 60,000,000— (abt. ilfi.ooo,ooo Jssijbd Capital f. 45,000,000--(abt. £11,760,000.) Rbsbkvb Fubd f. 6,000,000— (abt. 417,000.) Head OOoe la Amsterdam. Head Agency in Batavia. Bbakoubs: Penang, Shanghai, Kangoon, Medan (Deli), Semarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cheribon, legal, Pecalongan, Patoeroflitn. Tjilatjap, Palemhann. Olebleh, (Atieh),604 words
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Advertisement486 1903-12-31 8 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-DP CAPITAL $10,000.00 C AEBBRVB FDND.Sterllng Retire. Jlo.ooo.QOO 1 ...nonnnn SiWer fiewrre....! elooeloto/" 118 000 000 REBBRVB LIABILITY OF IBnrnm PROPRIKTORB }-9W,QmfiK Courr or Dibbctobs. A. J. Raymond, Ksq,— Chairman. 11. E. Tonkins, Ksq —Deputy Cbaikmam Hon. C. W. Diceson N. A. Bibbs. Esq.486 words
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Advertisement308 1903-12-31 8 4 NOTICES. m NAINA MOHAMED BROTHERS Co. 3 Xl-A.FFXj.EaB PLACE, Wholesale and Retail Dealers. In Provistens (coesignaienU by ry mail) High claw Perhnnrry, Toilet KrqulHlt^, Superior Brands ef Clean an 4 Ugaretus. Vi,.,,t Medicines. Boots and Shoe*, Stationery. *c *c Ac Beg to inform the Puljc and our Numerous Customers308 words
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Advertisement676 1903-12-31 9 BUCHANAN'S WHISKYSold everywhere. TEAJVISHIP COMPANIES. m Steam Navigation 0. Goy. OR. CHI <4. J IMI. PB^lifG. ckTo>. AFSTBILIA. ISTOIA. K9KS. iYPT, HEDITBBRA*BV* PORTS. PLYMOUTH 8c I.«M»O\. 'hrounh BilU of Ladini? issued for Chini iat. Persian Gulf, Continental, irnd ler'ican PorU Mall Line. OOTWARD. HOMBWARD 1904 1904 Ita Jan 10 Simla676 words
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Advertisement1350 1903-12-31 9 STEAMSHI^CU ftPAfIJES. Koninklijke Paketvaar* Maatschappij. Onder contract wlttf4be Netherlands India Government- at Singapore; Ship aVcsct, lats J. DaßUDkls 4 Co., 9-8 Couth Quay. i he undermeationeddates are only appropriate. Hteamar From Expectec Will be Iwwuatcbed for Speelman Batavia 'Dec Bill t«n, Batavia, Cheribon, Tegal. Pek&longan, Samarang, Soerabaya, and Makassar Jan1,350 words
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Advertisement651 1903-12-31 9 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Norddeutaoher Uoyd Himbupg-Armrlki Llnle, Hamburg. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL The fast and well-known mail-eteamnrs it these lines will leave Singapore on or tbout the undermentioned dates Outward Homeward SarKten Jan 1 Kiautschou Jan 11 Oera Jan 16 Bayern Jan 26 Sevdlitt Jan 30 Sat;Kten Feb 8 Preutien Feb 13651 words
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Advertisement657 1903-12-31 9 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. HeY.-fe JAPANVfAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY service is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW PTBAMEBB, Under Mail Contract with the Imperul Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation 'or First and657 words
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Advertisement476 1903-12-31 9 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE COY. FIRE LIFE TOTAL INVEBTED FUNDB KXCEKD X12,000,000. TH> LABSSST mi OmOl IM TBS WORLD BOUSTEAD A Oo AgenU. HB LONDON AND LANGABHIBI FIBE INSDBANCE COMPANY. Oapltal 7777 /3,137, MC Paid up Capital £218,760 Reserve Fund £:,078,6W The undersigned, Agents for tbn Com pany, are prepared476 words
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Article1253 1903-12-31 10 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used str.— steamer sh.— tbtp bq. barque sen. schooner; Yet. Yacht; Cru.— Cruiser; Gbt— Gunboat; Tor. Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit—British U. B.— United States Feb.— French Ger.- -German; Dut.— Dutch; G.c—Oeneraltargo; d.p.— ueck passenger: U— Uncertain; T. f. W.— Tanjong1,253 words
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Article584 1903-12-31 10 tmMAPon, ilrr Oicimber, !90» SHARKS. Belat Tin Mine $8.00, buyer*. B*MwahGold Mint (f7.»>pd)tls 00, bnyers, Brmeh Tin Mine $8.26. •Fra»er Neare fl »2;. H'kong Shanghai Bank $»;">. Howarth Erakino, Lt. $-JQO,bayar> 'Jelebaa (in liqaidation) 30 eta, bmyers. Cadana (folly paid) 110.00, nominal do (17 |*U) 17-00, nominal. N'nal Bank584 words
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Article55 1903-12-31 10 tor Per tteamer Time. Saturday. Handakan via ports Tringganu 0 ».m. Hongkong Lai San; 2 p.m. P. Swetfham via ports Sappho 3 p.m. Menado, etc., Tereta 3 p.m. Bangkok Korat 4 p.m. Zamboanga, etc., Patani 4 p.m. MONDAY. Ijibuan and Manila Sinqora 1 p.m. Palo Laat and Cotie55 words
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Article117 1903-12-31 10 From Europe— By tbe f .ILL. S.i Sachtn due «n 2nd January, 190«, with data to the Bth December. From China— Rv Iho M. M b. Salatie doe on 4th January, 1904. Nov 17th Nov 18th Nov2Srd $ov 27th Nov 90th Dec 2nd Dec 7th Decllth Dec117 words
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Article64 1903-12-31 10 h ViasßL'B Nam. O Dec 80 Sappho 80 Hong Ho an 'rtnt.;. xa. COJBIGVUB. Brit str. Out str. 829 61 906 Foster r».,.. oc S'sliip Coy. Ltd. 'cc Bin and Co. or Seng fluu Simons and Co. Ptnt.pnhprt' 80 Ophir 90 Bingo Mara 80 jHettnt HI f'hon.n 80 9064 words
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Article93 1903-12-31 10 Date. Dee 31-08 •1 SI .Ian 1-04 8 Dec 31 Jan 1 Dec 31 81 Jan 9 9 Vbwm«'« Nimi. Dmtisatio.n Rangkok Calcutta liaogoon Breid Dnlwicbt .Vor *tr i «4 UrUUr. 111, str. 24M I Dui str 8H Itr. 801 Rut tr* 32UI i Brit Itr. -2665 atr. 76493 words
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Advertisement109 1903-12-31 10 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS AND SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51 ft 52, Sigh Street New and Seasonable Novelties, Christmas Novelties, New Year Gift*. Marriage Presents. K. A. J. Chotirrnall&Co., Manufacturing Jeweller Dealer in Precious Stones. HAVE JUST OPENED A VAST COLLECTION OF New and Unique Designs hi the Choicest109 words
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Advertisement587 1903-12-31 10 WhiteaWay, Laidlaw Co. WHITE CANVAS HBMP 8()LE SHOES tilNTb' AMMUNIIIOK BOOTS Exact to sketch with White Buckskin Btrolg Buff Ammanition Hoots, well Exact to illustration, plain vamp, toe cap aod strap, fine k»d linin K mcdi- BewDi raded goJe and hft#i ate d for low i 6ather heP i an(l587 words
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Miscellaneous87 1903-12-31 10 WEATHER* REPOR T Kmimg Kerbam Hotpital, mk Dec.,\aos. a. m S p.m. p. m kema: t Bar .».95»5a«06 29 916 Temp 80 4 83.0 75.0 WBTbTher 75.2 73.4 76.4 DirofWind n.b. Calm. Calm Max. Temp I 84.4 Mm 7ljn Max.in Ban 138 0 Terr, rad 67 3 Rainfall Nil The87 words
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Article430 1903-12-31 11 Mb. Jambs Wickktt, of Redruth, who has recently visited the Malay Peninsula, read a paper lately at the Students' Union of the Redruth School of Mines on the production of tin in the Straits Settlements, and described three or four representative mines. The chief producing stale430 words
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Advertisement777 1903-12-31 11 NOTICES. SULPHURIC ACID FOR£ItfPLIEB, APPLY TO SYME CO. m.w.f. v.c. LIQUID^ FUEL (Petroleum Residue) Lwgß stocks always on hand. 82/6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence) per ton f o. b. in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULD BUKOU) opposite western entrance of New Harbour. The fuel is delivered through a < it777 words
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Advertisement366 1903-12-31 11 NOTICES. SULPHURIC AND HYDROCHLORIC ACIDS Apply to THE SINGAPORE PLANTING AND PACKING CO., 66, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINOAPOREv 23-1-04 Modem European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS.. tons of the late Mr. Chbono Chum Tin, in order to meet the requirements of European ladies and gentlemen who have for io many yean366 words
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Advertisement327 1903-12-31 11 NOTICES. YIMATO <S» Co IAVE JUST UNPACKED A PINE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE CURIOS. SUITABLE POR New Year's Presents I AND ALSO New Year's Cards. YAM ATO O^^« 27. High Street. a.o. TIE BRITISH DISPENSARY, Chemists and Opticians. Just airi*. «l: Europe. Old and Nickel Spectacles Gold and Nickel Eye Glasses327 words
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Advertisement470 1903-12-31 11 NOTICES. I JM AH SIANG, Timber Merchant, AND PROPRIETOR ►TULANG STEAM SAW MILLS, JOHORE. SINGAPORE OFFICE, IRESHAM HOUSE, BATTERY ROAD J. M. CAMERON, n.c. INDIAN ENGINEERING. Al lU.USTBATU> WUCLT JoDUAL THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THE PROFESSION IN INDIA. With gitarankrd bonn frit eireulntum. LOT OFIUO UJIiIMW PAT. DOLYE < M,470 words
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Advertisement116 1903-12-31 11 Coal in good supply at O Brooketon and Labuan, with prompt despatch for bunker or cargo. For terms apply to John Hardie, Sarawak Government Agent, Labuan. v.c CHEE CHEEFCO. BEG TO INFORM The Public and their Customers that they have jiiHt received A Fresh Consignment of New Goods CONSISTING OF—116 words
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Article665 1903-12-31 12 Interesting Trade Report. An interesting report of a visit to Japan has been issued by Mr. Rud H. dv Moscb. partner of the commercial firm of Messrs. Maintz and Co., at Batavia, and delegate of the Nethei lands Indian Commission for the exhibition at Osaka, held665 words
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Advertisement101 1903-12-31 12 T\ STRAITS CYCLE s I MOTOR CO. \j Jx vr A large consignment of new 1 C BICYCLES. 6 \t ENGLISH MAKE! 1 ~d S O B. S. A. FITTINGS E Good Durable Machines. 1 At Rook-Bottom Prices y X^ MAKERS OF THK LAJU /J Rubber Tyred Wheels for I101 words
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Advertisement593 1903-12-31 12 BANKS. IToderlandflohe Handel ICaatsoh&ppij. NETHERLANDS TBADINU POCIETi E«TABLIBH«D 1824. OftCBU. 80,000,000— (»ht. Mjoaofloo Ihuid Capital f. 46,000,000--(abt. £5,760,000.) Rmikvi Fuvd 6,000,000— (abt. 417,000.) H<Md OOm In Amsterdam. Head Agency in Butavia. Bkaroum:- Penang, ifoanghai, Rangoon, Medan (Deli), Bemarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cheribon, Teftal, Pecalonean, PasoeroPin. Tjilatjap, Palemhanij, Olehleh, (Atjeh), Bandjermasein, Telok593 words
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Advertisement476 1903-12-31 12 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-OP CAPITAL $10,000.00 C •RESBBVB FUND.--9terlingß«»erTe.4lo,OO 1 m o m SiWet TWre....» dMjStoi -»16,00O,0OO BEBBBVB LIABILITY OF t, nntu *r PBOPRIBTOBB. ~»ie,O«W»C Coubt or Diksctom. A. J. Raymond. E»q,— Chairman. H. B. Tonkins, Esq.— Dip— t Obairmam Hon. C. W. Dicisoh N. A. Subs,476 words
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Advertisement291 1903-12-31 12 NOTICES. NAINA MOHAMED BROTHERS Co. S ____S"F_JbOS PLAOB, WhDlesale and Retail Dealers- <• In Provisions <coi»i|-~ent* by ry mail) Hish clan. Perfumery Tallet Krqnliiltai Supjrtor Brand. Clean W Clcmrettes, Itent Urdlcines, Boott and Shoe-, Stationery. Ac *c *c Beg to inform the Puijc and our Numerous Customers and Patrons especially291 words
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