The Straits Times, 29 December 1906
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Title Section13 1906-12-29 1 The Straits Times \O. 22.228 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 29. IOG6. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement305 1906-12-29 1 AN UNBEATEN RECORD! DE DION BOUTON CARS I again secure all possible points. I \Ue "Official Report." Now winners of every hill-climbing contest h,eld in Victoria.! Further proof as to the truth of the name- THE RELIABLE CAR. J II lk>wia|| re )«»rt i-- tt. >m ll» MiliMiiiinc I'uniM. Sc|iUiiil»-i'305 words
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Advertisement114 1906-12-29 1 CALEDONIAN HOTEL 77- Brnm litu/uli Koail. SingaporeThe Brightest ami Healthiest Resort in (lib City. Hotel I'urt.c in uniform, meets all 3oals aud Trai'i>. HOTEL WISSE TTlllllM— Batatia. Kstablished in UMc Renovated up to datf. Splendid situation in the Fashionable Centre. Opposite the Palace of Governor General and Club, and in114 words
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Advertisement35 1906-12-29 1 PROVISION MERCHANTS. THOMPSON THOMAS ft CO. The Australian Stores. SINGAPORE, Cheapest and Best for Provisions. PRINTINGS. STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. Commercial and Artistic Printers. Bookbinders. Account Book Manufacturers, Ac, Cecil Street, Sins(i]H>redood Work Quick Despatch.35 words
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Advertisement300 1906-12-29 1 ROBINSON AND COMPANY. eTt G<-e«»n Wiltc«d?n Canvas ImperuJ, Drop Back, Best Twill Black Canvas Imperial, Drop Back, wither Handles Half Shod. Lever Lock ami Tray. Leather Handles. Half .Shod. Lever Lock A: Tr»y. Dress Baskets B«i <'l..<e Wfekar, Japanned Twill Oaavaa, two .-i.»|is ill rneod, si< ntt— einfat liaMlwr Onr—w.300 words
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Article831 1906-12-29 2 Japan's Secrecy About Policy and Resources. There are mum folks wln> dearly love a mystery, oven when it is of their own creation. Of such is Mr. DoOfiM Btory, journalist and war eomapoodeßt, whoae recent article- in .lie LoMHM Tribune we have more than oaea critic;-,,! Being831 words
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Advertisement395 1906-12-29 2 THE "EMPIRE 40,000 in use. I the Empire typewriter I I Stntlmm. I g_^ Mike our trier 1. 2 g j Over 300 sold locally Over 700 sold to the British Government This Machine has been supplied to:— The Postmaster General. The Government Printing Offices. Colonial Treasurer. Colonial Secretary. Survey395 words
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Advertisement226 1906-12-29 2 McALISTER CO. LTD. HAVK .11 ST KO APIMUNTED SOLE AGENTS FOR Messrs. IRVINE CO.'S FAMOUS Australian Wines Brandies. CLARE^ BUBGUNDY HOCK PORT CHABLIB SHERRY McALISTER AND CO., LIMITED. The World's Best "Star" Motor Cars Patronized by the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland. Unrivalled for Elegance of Design and226 words
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Advertisement528 1906-12-29 2 (Hi HIM MID *iOsJ^ho%i I■Si i Preserved Purified and Beautified by The World's Favorite Emollient for rashes, blemishes, eczemas, itchings, irritations, and sealings. For red, rough, and greasy complexions, for sore, itching, burning hands and feet, for baby rashes, itrhings, and chafings, as well as for all the r« r528 words
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Advertisement52 1906-12-29 2 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough caa be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. For sale by all dispen turn52 words
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Article669 1906-12-29 3 List of Chinese Subscribers. Tfc« following is the first list ofChineM rabuci ben u> tli>- China Famine Belief Finifl Mokien. 'iioii I lons II hi i Kirn >• i Oo.) 1280 Chop Hong Gwta 60 Chop I. tan S( B| ">0 Ch< p Siang Ouaa r>ll669 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement637 1906-12-29 3 OC.HU TUUK »UU«taO HiE ill. t> y..i. int.. inu...li»l^ touch «ltl, Worll'. «r««ttKl vi, e »u i ►1,..w.j.,.iju>( h.«- to. u»dir».ta> l.ci. .rv price.. Sa. r* >ou i«uno» nod nivrnvoii tli* l-«t-DIRECT FROM THE LOOMS. LACES, LACE CURTAINS. MNENf. HOSIERY. LAOI'S AND CENTS CLOTHING Popular Parcel 23 6 Po«t» R637 words
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Advertisement37 1906-12-29 3 CHIN GHEONG No. 25 South Bridge Road Best Disc Records in the World, of Cantonese, Teochew, Seronee, English, French, and Malay music. Also ivpty de-K'ription f patent watclio' gold, silver ami nickel, at moderate prices 1 3H7537 words
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Article186 1906-12-29 4 The Taariaa of Bhm is said, by people win) know her weH, to be very shy. and to usually si. with her eyes CMf ilowu. When she does look up. on bang addressed. »>r wishing to speak U) any OB», ike scariclv ever does K without a186 words
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Article151 1906-12-29 4 The 9«.)th anniversary v'f th? parish i liurili of Hoiking. BaaCX, was celebrated in the first week of December. The new Dean of Bocking, the Rev. Canon Brownrigg, baa discovered (loiunieiiis showiny: thai in v.i>. 1006 Klhelric and Bitwise, Saxon nobles, yavc their lands at Bockinir151 words
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Article148 1906-12-29 4 The only efficient way of raising vasi sums of money indirectly that w,mld tx applicable in a country like England i>: by the imposition of a tariff. Myl tke Spectator". Bin once granted that we are to raise morr money by Customs, we may148 words
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Article137 1906-12-29 4 It lias always been understood, says tin 1 falcutta Statesman," I hat in official urilers Morning dress, at any function i>i India, niCcins frock-coat and silk hats or topees. At the opening of the Grand Clmrd Railway, however, .he gMMfml campany, who were sweltering in137 words
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Ships and Steamers.
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Article920 1906-12-29 4 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and nanif oj Agents. Steamers. Achilles, Chiua. Jan Mansfield Ambria. Manila, Jan/Feb Behn Meyer Andalusia, Hongkong, Jan. 9 Behn Meyer Aparuna, Australia, Feb. Boustead Arcadia, Colombo, Jan. 5 P. O. Arconia. Vladivostock, Jan 5 Kast Asiatic Coy Australien, Colombo, Jan. 2*4; M.920 words
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Article954 1906-12-29 5 Under tin* li<ii<iu.,< Mm following ahhrevia turns use.l -i mwniar; -.h.-Khip; b<) bar<|in- 5.1,. 1,.«.n. -i V. t Ya4:ht Cru OnUei <■ la C.'iil-wl; 'I""' T-.r|..|o H.p. -lion* I.i llnti-b; U.S.ITuitoil States Keli. lr...;ii. (Jer -German Dili. l)ut<:li Ititl. Italian; Spun.— Spanish Sur. Sarawak Co.— General -i-aryo;954 words
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Article464 1906-12-29 5 (Sunday, 30th December.) Srvi'iv Am 11 CMMM, Sr. Asi»:k»'s Cmhkiikai.. -7 a.m. MHtins un.l l.ltanv. 7-4 An.m. Holy Commuiiinn i( liiiihli. I p.m. Children's Service. Mi p.m. I. Kvemoog, Hennaa and (amis, fwataar. The Right Key. tlu- Lord Baka, Si. Ml I Bam Links. II liani. Poa (1i..«464 words
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Article30 1906-12-29 5 Tmmm Mail. The M M. Company's steamer Ocean ien left Colomlxi at 1 p.m. ou December 2«th ami may lie eX|H-cteil here on Monday morning the 31st instant.30 words
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Article100 1906-12-29 5 I >.-. ml.. 28 Tolv. Norsli. r.omhay Priu/. Ileinliili, (mm- str, Ja|mn via ports Kostroma. Rush str, Odessa Diivmar van Twist, Dm «tr. I'.atavia Deli, Gei- Htr. Bangkok 11. .k Tjioe. Dut sir, I'.agan SiugaiK>re, Brit str, Bangkok Mm, Brit sir. Langkal Sappho. I'rit str. Teluk Ausnii via ports100 words
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90 1906-12-29 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-day. TaajOHO p«gab Eaht Wharf- Basis:— Hong MOII. Eakt WbabtSkct. I—Namsang,1 Namsang, Teesta. Skct. 1 MMBM Whvrf 1 Nil. Siction No. 2 Japan. 3— Pundit. 4 Evandale. s— Nil. 6 Dagmar. 7— Calypso, Silesia. B— De Eerens.90 words
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Article71 1906-12-29 5 tor Per Steamer Time Monday. Mnar and Malacca Jin Ho 1 p.m. Malacca and Lin&ji Keng Srng 1 p.m I'ontianak Huh Hin OtSSH 1 p.m. Deli Calyjiio 3 p.m. Bandjermaßsin, etc. Huh l.i»ug 3 p.m. H'kong, Au>ny, Swatow GU-nfaUn-li 3 p m. Deli, Asahan,' Penang Hanre 3 p.m.71 words
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Article280 1906-12-29 5 Per P. A 0. s. h. .l/..»,/i,/i,i, connecting with the steamer Arcadia at Colombo, from I. union Dec. 7, due sth Jan— Messrs. .1. Pears, H. V. W. Vade, A. Jack, W. J. Niven, D. T. Perkins. A. V.nr/an, R. Pears, J. K Kutherford, (i. .liickiiou, H. Wariug,280 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement194 1906-12-29 4 VESSELS ADVERTISED TO SAIL. Loii.lon via |)..n>. HaeaJaaia, on 2xtli March, I. .v O Co. l'nrt Sweitonh.iiii mid l'enang, Kittna, every \\v<lii<s.inv, Boaataatl Teluk awanil. vi.i ports, Mondays, S. S. Coy Tui'sdHV*. for l'urt SwettenliAin \ia ports. Wo toeadaya, la* Teluk Alison ia ports. Tliuisihiy*. for Port Swetteiiham via ports.194 words
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Advertisement711 1906-12-29 4 P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through Bills >f Lading issued for Chiua ('jast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore ou or about MAIL LINE. OuUeard (for China). 1907 Warnlnila IB Feb Arcadia711 words
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Advertisement599 1906-12-29 4 KoninkliJUe Paketvaart MaatachapplJ. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agenti at Sivcapore Ship Agekct, late J. Dakndeu A Co., 2-3 Collteb Quat. Tbe undermentioned dates are only approximate From Kxp'ted Will be desi»tcbed for lon Hwnnli rp Bengkalis u ec 2 6 Bengkalis, Siak. Pakau Baroe, Paueh, AsahaH and599 words
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Advertisement525 1906-12-29 4 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. The arrivals of the next525 words
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Advertisement775 1906-12-29 4 N. D. L. NORODEUTSCHER LLOYO. Imperial German Mall Line. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Por Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to775 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous28 1906-12-29 4 WEATHER TELEGRAM. Hi'Dijhinil, I'lCimhcr BaMMMIM .I i Direction of Wind k.~ FatM r,f Wmd 1 Mas, Temp ia Shadu M 'Mjuila. Dec. 'Jd— Til n.»'. 1 27 2:»28 words
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Article521 1906-12-29 5 New System and Remarkable Facts. A distinguished audience had an op [Mjiliiin.y of hearing an explanation in the Queen* Hall of the new ivatcaji of iriraajM telegraphy, invented by Mr. l'nulsin. of Copenhagen. Among these present ware the Princess Louise, the |)uke of Argyll, Lord Armstrong, Sir \V.521 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1906-12-29 5 Time Balls on Fort Canning and Mouul Faberdrop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time correspoudiug to 6 a. m. Greenwich mtaatime.22 words
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Advertisement604 1906-12-29 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COY. LTD. Tin tuns >.f thai C> ni|mn> nmitit nil a regular serwue Utneeu Calcutta, Straits aud tktmttomt, taking asM llirouch Bills ol Laihnj; for «'nnt>in. S.vnt»*. Amoy. Slian^lihi, Paslnil. TiMllsia Newelmanc. \an«tsze Ports. KoimoKi. Japan, ilie PWHaaOMa, Ac, *0. I MhMBHI ou tbe 'iil<-iif t.-i, Straits604 words
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Advertisement805 1906-12-29 5 C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. i TO! FAST HOUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN. AND KITKOPK. VIA CANADA. AND THE IIMTEI) STATES. Koute from BoMJhaag m:i Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Bas of .lapau). Kobe, Yokohama, Vicuina aid Vancouver. 1 iv Screw Kniprcsß Stenm.Sn;.. -6,000 Tous -Speed 19805 words
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Advertisement644 1906-12-29 5 APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS The uiulcniiciit ioned mail steamers of the above Company maintain a ten-daily service between Calcutta and Hongkong. CALLING AT PENANG AND RIKQAPOKB KSMOOTK, Tons Commander S.R. "J.»I-AX M O.:MX) .1. <.'.. Ol.lk-KNT r.h. "Gi:niniivApi'\i:" -t.GOO S. H. Bei.kon s.s. "Aiihatoox All ak" 4.500 A K. (Jiixti.ks644 words
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Advertisement13 1906-12-29 5 I LaajaVajl'l yearly loss by fire Ls .">*. Cd. a head of her iMipula.iiin.13 words
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Advertisement64 1906-12-29 5 12,000 hogsheads of pilchards is the average Cornish exportation. The copyright of Kathleen Mavournivn," composed by Crouch, was sold f<;r £400. Chamberlain's Pair Balm. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a cut or wound of any kind, when Chamberlain's Pain I'iliii m used. It is an antiseptic64 words
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Miscellaneous59 1906-12-29 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpital, lhrrmhrr 1906. i 9 a. a. 3 p. k.') v. ■.laaaMaMi Bar. 32 30.002' M.834 29.924! o Temp 74.2 76.0 74.0 Wet Bulb Thei TI.H t 74.2 73.0 pj Dir of Wind., mohth north n.». c"" Max. Temp 82.5 w« -Mm 72.5 If •Max. in59 words
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Obituary54 1906-12-29 6 OPIUM, On December 6, suddenly, at 30 Brunswick Terrace, Hove, Brighton, hi Ins 65th year. William Guiaeppi Gullaud, of Singapore, eldest son of late .James Gulland. Tenant of Newton of Wemyss, Fifeshire. Ki.ru. On November 30, at Savoy-court, Strand, London. Sir Edward James' Keed, X.C.8., F.K.S., in bis 77th54 words
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733 1906-12-29 6 The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29. Iml^iny from the expressions of opinion in some of the Home journals, it would appear that an influential section of the Kadical party has been hoist with its own petard. It is suspected that some members of the Cabinet are included733 words
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Article683 1906-12-29 6 The public dinner is peculiarly a British institution, and we can quite believe there arc loyal Englishmen who would sooner see the House of Lords abolished than that any attempt should be made to abolish the agreeable custom of gregarious dining-out. Other nationalities have borrowed the custom, but nowhere perhaps—683 words
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Article83 1906-12-29 6 It is very satisfactory to hear that action is being token by the authorities, to clear the Rochore Canal of certain obstructions, in the form of totally and partly submerged tongkangs and those people why use the waterway may hope to regain full |iossession of it as a thoroughfare before83 words
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Article16 1906-12-29 6 There will be nu issue of the Straits 'iiucs "ou Tuesday next (Now Year's Day I.16 words
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Article16 1906-12-29 6 The Shipping and th« Import aud Export Offices will be closed on Tuesday, the Ist proximo.16 words
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Article17 1906-12-29 6 The Christmas Tree euterta' 'iment given by the Sea View Hotel manageLjert begins tu-ijorrow at five p.m.17 words
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Article20 1906-12-29 6 There will be a s|>ecial effort on the part of the chef at Rattles Hotel to-night aud another on Monday.20 words
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Article19 1906-12-29 6 The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company's steamer "India" has sustained damage by fire at Rangoon to the extent of Rupees "25,000.19 words
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Article18 1906-12-29 6 Burglars entered the Government Central Museum at Madras, last week, aud stole a number of valuable ancient coins.18 words
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Article26 1906-12-29 6 Heavy floods ou the cast coast line of the Madras railway have caused serious breaches on the line, and through traffic is stopped for some time.26 words
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Article27 1906-12-29 6 A strike of sailors has begun at Genoa, Naples, Leghorn, ami Bari, on the 18th inst., and torpedo boats were carrying ou the mail service where necessary.27 words
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Article35 1906-12-29 6 The Hotel da L'Eurcpc hold a special dinner on Monday next, 31st iust., and in order to allow those present to bring in the New Year, the bar will be kept open until 1 a.m.35 words
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Article30 1906-12-29 6 The armoured-cruisers "Bruix" and the C'hauzy," the former flying the French Admiral I flag, arrived at Celombo on the 'Jlst inst., from Djibouti, on their way to the China station.30 words
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Article34 1906-12-29 6 The last public performance of the Town and Volunteer Band will take place to-night when it will render selections of music on the Esplanade from 8.30, weather permitting. The band disbands on January 1.34 words
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Article39 1906-12-29 6 Iv the case arising from the collisiou between the Kaiser Wilhchu der Grosse" and the Orinoco," in Cherbourg harbour List mouth, the liritish Admiralty Court lias givei; its decision that the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" was aloue to blame.39 words
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Article45 1906-12-29 6 It appears that it was the chief of police at Lod/ who was wounded receutly by a bomb. Keillor's Telegram, when it reached Singapore, served up the plan name as Hody." Was it a telegraph o|Miatoi s mistake in em aj transmission, m* wonder J45 words
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Article42 1906-12-29 6 Two Chinamen were poling a twakow iv the Singapore river, near Bonham Street, yesterday afternoon when one of them full overboard. Tha man sank at once aud hM not been seen since. The Marine Police have been out looking for the body.42 words
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Article87 1906-12-29 6 A midnight service was held at the Church of St. Joseph on Christmas eve when tha new mass by J. J. Stehle was sung. Fifteen well-trained boys took soprano and alto part* and thirteen men undertook the part for tenor and bass. The orchestra wax in its full strength and87 words
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Article749 1906-12-29 6 Mr. 11. G. Wells, the novelist, has decliued an invitation to visit Australia. The Tungkii Mo'iamed Amir arrived this morning in the Calypso from Deli. The uieinbei of the Warders' Mess arc giving a concert at Sepoy Liucs on New Year's night. The Raja of Sarawak. Sir749 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1906-12-29 6 Champagnes, Sherries, Ports, Clarets, Lqueurs, Burgundies, Vermouths, Hocks, Bottled Ales, Moselles, Beers Stout, Brandies, Whiskies CALDBECK MACGREGOR Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants. ARROL-JOHNSTON. The first of the New Arrol.lohnstoii Motor Gar« is com inn by the Titan due to arrive here about January Bth. We shall he "lad to have201 words
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Advertisement315 1906-12-29 6 IN LIGHTER VEIN. W« have pleasure in announcing that we have secured a series of Eight Special Articles, which will be a Weekly Feature o" the Strait* Tim,*, commencing on Saturday, .'m. I. These articles come from tlie liens of some of the Ltading Writers of tlieday.and deal with subjects315 words
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Advertisement26 1906-12-29 6 The rei>ort which we uivc elsewhere in thi^. issue of tlm Straits Settlements Dinner is kiimraarised from tin report pnlilislird by tlv liOudon rtll'l Inn.i K\pit^n.26 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article220 1906-12-29 7 JAPANESE MAIL STEAMER STRANDED. Passengers Rescued. Gallant Work by Fishing Boats and Lifeboat. London. Dei-mho 2". Mi<ii\>tm in-, and gales continue iv liiitain. i.irmany. \llstlia. Switzerland and France. Kail'vays on the continent have liecorue di^oryani^i >l In a snowstorm on Thursday night, the Japanese liner. \wa Main.220 words
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Article46 1906-12-29 7 London. IHcembcr tt. (ieneral J.-illi 1 his announced that a definite arrangement has liceu made between the lletvolk and thu so-called Nationalist WOtiM of I", iti Ours, and lie lielievis that the combination will Ih- strong enough i» from a <parate (i j\ eminent.46 words
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Article24 1906-12-29 7 (ieneral UmoMmh has entered Tangier and has |MHte<; guards at points hitherto guarded hv liaisiili's men. who arc leaving town without protest.24 words
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Article63 1906-12-29 7 Trial by Court-Martial to be Suppressed. London. December 2it. The French Cabinet is considering a Bill having for its object the suppression of trial by military courts-martial in time of ponce. Soldiers will be tried by the civil courts. though the sentences may be heavier than those63 words
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German Telegrams.
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Article33 1906-12-29 7 Berlin. December "28. The as|H'ct of the situation at Tangier on the arrival of the Sultan's troops became butter, Haisuli has been dismissed from the Governorship. All is quiet now.33 words
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Article27 1906-12-29 7 The Japanese steamer Awa Maru has stranded oft' liedcar. on the Tecs. So far the passengers and half of the crew have been sa\eil.27 words
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Article103 1906-12-29 7 European Lady Injured Yesterday A camu,,; accident occurred on Government Hill yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Sharp was driving in her carriage w hen a Herman resident on horseback came galloping up behind. The auimal in the carriage became alarmed and bolted and the syce was thrown off. Mrs. Sharp103 words
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Article135 1906-12-29 7 Arrangements for the Reception At a lueetiug of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday afternoon, Mr. K. <>. Itroadriek. the President, announced that a letter had been received from the Colonial Secretary saying H. K. H. the Duke of ConiiHught will be iv Singapore from the 14th to135 words
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214 1906-12-29 7 P. M. S. Planter Drowned. 1 F lO1 1 1 Our Own Correspondent.) Lipis. December 21. A boating accident on the river at Kuala I'ahnii". ha- resulted in the death of Ml. 11. li. Silva. Planter and Steamship Agent. He was on his way from214 words
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Article174 1906-12-29 7 Children* 1 Entertainment at the Memorial Hall. The annual Christinas entertainment for children was given by the Catholic Club last night at the Victoria Memorial Hall when fully a thousand children were present, besides a large number of adults. Songs, dances and a fairy play kept the174 words
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Article91 1906-12-29 7 Last night, the members of the Chinese Christian Association gave an entertainment to their children, and the children attending the Prinsep Street Church aud a most enjoyable time was spent by the little folks. The shadowgraph and magic lantern exhibitions were the most popular items of an interesting91 words
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Article72 1906-12-29 7 A drowning accident happened hi the Kangoon river on the 17th inst. Mr. .1. L. Scott, an engineer employed ill the Irrawady Flotilla Company's dockyard at Dalla, was ing a plank from a jetty at Dalla to hoard the I. K. Co.'s steamer India. He missed his footing72 words
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Article90 1906-12-29 7 Singapore will shortly receive a visit from this Company with a reportoirc of all the most successful comedies and plays from the principal London theatres. There arc eighteen members who have taken India by storm with pieces not yet seen in the Kast for which Mr. Bandmann90 words
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Article104 1906-12-29 7 The I'iesident stated at yesterday's meet ing of the .Municipal Commission that the water in the reservoir that day stood at °2t>-(>9 feet aud the rainfall during the last twentyfour hours was 1-19 inches. From January 1 next, the water would be turned on for tweiit four hours a104 words
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Article441 1906-12-29 7 APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEES. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal Boardroom at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. Mr K. (i. Broadrick. the President, occupied the chair and there were also present Drs. Murray Kobertson and Lim Boon Keng. Messrs. .1. W. B. Maclaren. C.441 words
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Article67 1906-12-29 7 Safe Arrival of the Batavier This Morning. The local British steamer Batavier. Captain Morris, arrived from Bandon. Siamese territory and the Kast coast ports, this morning, and reported all well. She left Bandon on the 22nd inst. A rumour was circulated iv town on Thursday to the67 words
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Article68 1906-12-29 7 The Principal Port Officer in Burma telegraphed to Calcutta ou the 21st instant: The Inspector of light-horses wires on the 10th December. 1906, from Kyouk Phyou. that a series of volcanic eruptions, resulting in a large island being upheaved 12 miles frorc'Beeon, bearing approximately 36 degrees West68 words
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Article74 1906-12-29 7 On Christmas night thieves broke into the Warders' mess room at Sepoy Lines. They stole Ml in coppers and a quantity of soap. An examination showed that the bolts of the doors hail lieen unscrewed. The police have arrested one of the Hylam boys employed at the74 words
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Article49 1906-12-29 7 An explosion which occurred at the Mercy Hospital laboratory in I'ittsburg. Pennsylvania, last month, broke hundreds of culture tubes. Millions of bacilli of diphtheria, plague, and other diseases, were thus released. The firemen who were engaged in extinguinhing the fire were afterwards bathed in strong disinfectants.49 words
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Article162 1906-12-29 7 Die H. M. S. Hi niics landed at Suez ou the "2nd iust. a Lascar naiucd Youssef who was picked up at sea near Coloiuboin the following circumstances At 9 p.m. 011 the 2*2 nd Novuuiber. when tlie Orontes wax about a mile outside the breakwater, a162 words
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Article1022 1906-12-29 7 Company to be Wound Up Voluntarily. The th'rd ordinary general meeting of the KelanUn Gold Dredger Company (No. 1). Limited, was held on November 30 at W inchester House, London. Major (ieorge Weniyss. who presided, remarked that, in a notice which appeared in certain >ic\vspa|>crs on1,022 words
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Article60 1906-12-29 7 An Englishman special, dated London, December 18, says, that while inspecting Sandhurst on the previous day Majorgeneral H. D. Hutchiuson Director of Staff |)ii tics announced that the pel lod of training there will be extended to eighteen mouths, and later on to two years. The60 words
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Article409 1906-12-29 7 Mr. Winston Churchill s Reply to Mr. Laidlaw. In the House of Commons on th« old inst.. in reply to Mr. Laidlaw, Mr. Churchill said Tlie reason why the Chinese alone are allowed to gamble is that iv the case 01 Chinese gambling is a409 words
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Article139 1906-12-29 7 The next meeting of the Legislative Council will take place ou Wednesday. January '2. when the following agenda will be considered. Labuan Hill (Bill "To provide of the Administration of the Colony of Labuan").— lst Heading. Supply 1 Labuan 1 Bill (Kill "Further to provide for the I'nHioJfeirvico139 words
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Article26 1906-12-29 7 This morning, a Chinaman was arrested by the |>olicc at Ansou Road for bciug iv possession of nine counterfeit British dollars. Investigations are proceeding.26 words
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Article45 1906-12-29 7 Ware Chinese Syndicates Siguor Hineoni Fleres. an Italian banker in Paris, has lieen arrested 011 a charge of defrauding Prince Frederick IlohouloheOehriengun of tlo'.(MK), in connection with certain bogus shares in a Chinese syndicate. Other aristocrats in the same concern lost sums amounting to MOBjOM.45 words
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98 1906-12-29 7 Ceylon's ties with Malaya are increasing every week, says the Times of Malaya." Now we liave a Ceylon engineering firm establishing a branch at Klang. This speaks a great deal for tuc enterprise of Ceylon establishments. Mr. Oeo. S. Brown, who recently paid a visit98 words
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Article164 1906-12-29 7 The children of th.' Methodist Church were given their annual Christmas treat at the Methodist dirls' School, Short Street, last night, about 1">O being present, besides a number of their patents and friends. The hall of the school had been handsomely decorated for the occasion anil a164 words
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Article511 1906-12-29 7 The Agreement with the kelantan Company. Au extraordinary general meeting of the Duff Development Company, Limited, was held on November :tO, at Winchester-house. London, to consider a resolution approving an agreement for the purchase of the under taking and assets of the Kelantan Gold Dredging Company (No.511 words
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Article78 1906-12-29 7 A special London cable to the Pioneer says that Mr. Asquith, replying to a question by Mr. J. 1). Kees with reference to the proposal of the Income Tax Committee to include pensions under unearned income and urging that pensions earned in a trying climate should78 words
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Article119 1906-12-29 7 The C^iieen celebrated her birthday at Sandrin^ham on Ist lost., when an unusually Urge number of member* of her own family, including the King and (Juctn of Norway, gathered round her to offer their gratula tious. The King gave her Majesty a large and heantitiil white motorcar,119 words
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Advertisement103 1906-12-29 7 LONDON RUBBER MARKET. Close of the Season's Sales. London. IVccnbcr 14. Tht rubber market is <|iiiet. The quotation for tine hard I'ara is .'is. °2d. Therr is a fair demand for plantation sorts, the lower prices of sheet rubber attracting buyers. The final Kile of the year takes place 011103 words
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Advertisement46 1906-12-29 7 The Hight. Itev. Euiile Barillou. Hislitip of Malacca, arrived from Penang yesterday by the I*, and (>. s. s. .lava. Twenty-live ol the Malay and Chinese crew of the ■>. s. liillitou. which was wrecked Dear tht- Natuna Islands recently, arrived this morning by the lianka from Sandakan.46 words
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Advertisement27 1906-12-29 7 Just -A.l rived one VERTICAL CONCERT GRAND PIANO 3 """ls one TRIUMPHOLA PIANOLA WITH 20 RECORDS BY M. F. RACHALS COMPANY, Hamburg. H. SCHAEFER Co., Hole Agents.27 words
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Miscellaneous155 1906-12-29 7 DAY BY DAY. Saturday, Dec. 29. High Water. .1 15 a.m. I 19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30. High Water. 4-9 a.m. Ml p.m. Ist Sunday after Christmas. Xnia- Tree at Sea View Hotal. "> p.m. Swimming Club Isuuches. 8. 9. 10 '2-30 an. l M( Monday, Dec. 31. High Water,155 words
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Article340 1906-12-29 8 'Ilk 1.-ulii fi.li ChniiipiuiiHliip Meeting will In- held .it \i \m -.istlt- iCiMiiuy Dnwiil. on May <i A nrw raeite' law comes into force in South Africa on January 1, eoiii|M-lling every i,,e. executive !o Inure .'it least one mile race m evei iiiooraiiime. liowland Jones i340 words
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Article81 1906-12-29 8 South African Results. Iv tiie Batch against Wales which the South Africans wou by 11 |H>ints to nil the visitors scored two tries iv the first half and i goal iv the second. In the match with Kuglaud the game was played at the Crystal Palace in the81 words
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Article82 1906-12-29 8 Launches for the Club. The S. L. AtgD will leave for the Club l>uiif>ilow on the following days at the advertiseil times Sunday the HOtli instant. Leaving Johnston's Pier at H a.m.. a.m.. 10 a.m.. -2. 'Ml p.m.. ill p.m. Leaving Club MiiiiKalow- at Mt a.m.. MS a.m., U-lfi82 words
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Article131 1906-12-29 8 Volunteers v. Police. The Shooting match between the Penan*; Volunteers aud the Police, which took place at the Kitle Kaii)>e at Aier Ktam last Saturday, ended iv a victory for the Police team by '21 points. The following represented tbe Vohinteers: Capt. Allan. A. S. M. Keery. Serjeants Southam131 words
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Article4354 1906-12-29 8 SINGAPORE NEED FEAR NO RIVALS. Sir F. Swettenham's References to the Governor. The annual Straits Settlet its dinner took place at the Whitehall Kooms. Hotel Metropole, London, on the 4th inst. Sir Krauk Swcttcnham presided over a large and representative assembly. In pioposii.-g the toast of the eveuing.4,354 words
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Advertisement186 1906-12-29 8 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jany. 3— At Saleroom, uurudeemed pledges, 10 a.m. s— At Sale-room, unredeemed pledges, 10 a.m. s— At Kale-room, teak household fiirni--11 a.m. 7 At Bale-room, uuredeemed pledges. 10 a.m. 22 At Sale room, leasehold lands with Granite i.Hi.in iv districts of Cpper Mandai and M186 words
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Advertisement396 1906-12-29 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS. NEW YEAR PRESENTS reatSaleof Indian, Chums, Japanese goods, including Burmese Silver Howls. Indian Muslin DfOMQI, Blouses, Table ('overs, Centre-pieces, Silver things. Gold Jewellery, kt., Szc. PRICES MODbRATI:. INSPECTION KINDLY SOLICITED. c 082 NO*. 51 52 HIGH STREET. Telephone No 254. DEWAR'S WHISKY396 words
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Article224 1906-12-29 9 SiNimiiiiK. iHrii Dkckmbkh. 1906. PRODUCE. Otmkim buyers 6.H5 In (Oakl N' 1 1 unpick.*! 10.45 Copra Bali MM <lo Pontian:i:. 9-95 Pepper. Had 17.75 do Whit. 3 24.75 Baoo Floor Sarawak 2.92* .1,. Bnm. No. 1 LMJ Pearl Sago 5.40 Coff. Hali, H 19.00 Cufffc. Palcm»>iinj;,20 r basis 22.50224 words
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Article390 1906-12-29 9 Wants to be Reconciled To Her Father. The Paris correspondent of The Express states that, he has had an interview with Princess Louise of Belgium, who has lxxii living in France since her dramatic flight from the sanatorium in which she was imprisoned. For some time Mat she390 words
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Article117 1906-12-29 9 In the report 0:1 piaguc in Rangoon (taring X.nember the following occurs The enormous milliner cf rats destroyed during the mouth, nearly 9.">,000, was duo in sjreat degree to the high reward now offered, viz.. two annas per rat, combine;! with .h- fact that the off-season at117 words
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Article339 1906-12-29 9 Date of format Capital ion Subscribed. ""T* Shares lne I U P to Reserve Company QtMMMM •"0.000 J*2L* f 10 10 I 4,000 I 10 f 10 £350,000 350,000 1 1 20,000 S 10 I in »293,600 j 10,000 i 10 10 040 uniuueil: i-l»l o«l 60 000 1339 words
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Article283 1906-12-29 9 1905 £150,000 I £104,937.10! gg'^j 0 1905 fiOO.OOO 187,400 i unissued 1904 £30,000 £11,125 ai^OOO I 1 1905 700,000 »61 0,000 7o!o00 9 10 1903 £70,000 £70,000 70,000 1 1906 »130,000 J125.000 IM* 10 1904 £12,000 £10,500 g$$ 1 1905 £75,000 £55,000 55,000 1 1906 £310,000 i £227,788.15 }!^$6283 words
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Article193 1906-12-29 9 a. Special Gold Reserve Fund. b. Insurance Fund. r Sundry Reserves. d. Sondry Reserves. c. Special Reserve. 1894 £5.377.10.0 £4,648.15.0 7.638 12/6 12/6 Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency, Ltd 1898 $225,000 $225,000 4,500 50 J 50 112,500 Fraser Neavc, Ltd. 10.000,000a) 1865 110,000,000 MO.000,000 80.000 1125 »125 9,500,000 Hongkong aud193 words
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Article33 1906-12-29 9 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 6% e00 prem Kilev Harcreaves, Ltd. 6% 225.000 rem Singapore Municipal 6% 400^ 20tfprem. b l 5% 1,478,000 5% prem. 4% 602,000 par. sellers Tan,ongP»gar"DockCo.,Ltd. fr* 2% prem buyers33 words
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Article233 1906-12-29 9 The Xavy League has forwarded to the Press a letter pointing out that recent statements in Parliament leave it doubtful whether '.he principle of the twoPower standard is not in danger of being abandoned. After the announcement of two years ago states the communication that there was233 words
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Article212 1906-12-29 9 Furry Pipes With an Elbow Joint Seen on London Streets. The strangest thing which is soon to be seen on London streets is the elbow muff. It is a development of the long-sleeved muff which has been in favor for the last .wo or three winter seasons but212 words
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Article68 1906-12-29 9 Starvation is so acute in some parts of the Volga Valley that the peasants are publicly selling their daughters. Eight girjaged from 12 to 17 years were sold in one village at prices ranging from £10 to £15 each. The majority of the girls thus68 words
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Article158 1906-12-29 9 Rumours and Counter Rumours A statement has appeared on the authority of a London correspondent that Aden is to cease 'to be a Station for Br:- j tish Infantry, and that the 2nd Batta -j lion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, under orders for England, will be158 words
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Article162 1906-12-29 9 Mr. C. V. Sinclair, of Bastar, Central Provinces, India, writes to a Madras contemporary Sir, Can you or any of your shikari readers enlighten me as to whether I am correct in thinking that a man-eating tiger, when killing his victim, Strikes him, in the first spring, on162 words
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Article124 1906-12-29 9 L'nu.-ual interest centred in .he annual meeting, held in Glasgow last month, of the H. J. and P. Coats Thread Combine, as rumour had been busy predicting a distribution of the reserve capital of three and a half millions sterling on a valuable capitalisation scheme. Mr. A.124 words
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Article238 1906-12-29 9 In the 'Asiatic Quarterly Review j Sir R. K. Douglas discusses China's attiI tude towards Japan and Russia. It is one continuous plea for distrust of Russia and trust of Japan. In the course of I his discussion he points put the kinship 'of life between Japan238 words
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Article211 1906-12-29 9 The Cuneo correspondent of the Milan Secolo records a remarkable :e.--cue fivtm death of an octogenarian named Sebastiaiu Lamborti. in tinMaritime Alps on tho Franco-Italian border. Lamberti, a vctcian of the war of 1848. and robust and active for hie age. fpolishlv insisted M crossing the211 words
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Advertisement73 1906-12-29 9 TOBACCO GARRICK bj MIXTURE Cool Smoking {S7'"~ r^^^ Blended y^_ Jrjzxy J*Ls 1)V and of iIyJiJNG 1 OuftMS' Connoisseurs ?^T- :J2% PJSlfiililS I nei] nailed Quality r~*~TJ iijpJTn. kC~^ Connoisseurs CIGARETTES The "Garrick" Virginia Blend Made by Hand from the Choicest Selected Growths of Kipe Tobaccos which have been Blended73 words
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Article1291 1906-12-29 10 IN A BLSH CbMETERV. i i.ki timt iiiii-ii-nt lean pkawa »hi<h cnll» i The burial around <:< An Acre ii i">t ItM r«t.-..a.l I r^-w.tl,.n H» walls. \nd l.natlM km tM-iiis,>n ..'ertl..' ■Iwpillgmwt Undo Tcvlly, why do you bring me V tho comrU'ry evory Sunday'" BtH-auso I want1,291 words
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Article285 1906-12-29 10 The Sentiments of a Japanese Editor. In introducing himself and his new daily journal to tnc Seoul public, the edi'.or of the "Seoul Press says: From r ho nationality of '.ho Editor and his jM i -i.nal connections, it will undoubtedly be inferred that his first285 words
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Article168 1906-12-29 10 China's Agreement With the Powers. A Peking telegram to the Chinese Mail Hongkong), dated December 16, states The following are the articles concerning th 3 suppression of opium which have been successfully negotiated between Prince Ching and Tong Shao-Yi on behalf of the Chinese Government and the representatives168 words
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Article169 1906-12-29 10 An Amazing Story of a Desertion A dispatch received in Vienna from BachaMet describes, perhaps, the most amazing case of military desertion recorded in modem annals. That a while squadron of betM should desert en masse seems incredible under any circumstances, .hat they should cover long distances169 words
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Article174 1906-12-29 10 A strange case is reputed from Whaplode, iSouth Lincolu.-iliirp. A paitv of young men had been to a sale, and afterwards sat (V>wn to a dinner of beef and bacon. One sf the company consumed about two pounds of meat f>r his share. Being chaffed by his companions174 words
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Article826 1906-12-29 10 In Praise of the Congo Nero The "Dublin Review" contains «t least one stjir.ling sensation. It pulilishes a jv.per in praise of Kinjj Loopold's government of the CbOfO Free State. John de Courcv M ;i < Donm-11 is tho name of the writer. Jle is an Irishman, resident826 words
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Advertisement1134 1906-12-29 10 Banks, Insurances, Auctions. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. paid-up capital •10.000.00t RESERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 110,000,000) Silver Reserve 110,290,000 f »2°.2.A000 R^erve Liability of Proprietors 110.000.0 M COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. Haupt, Esq. Chairman. G. H. Medhurst, Esq. Deputy Chairman. E. <■..•<■'„.•.. Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. llon.Mr. W.J. Gret.son K.1,134 words
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Advertisement411 1906-12-29 10 AUCTION SUE SMALL COUNTRY ESTATK AT CHANGIE At Messrp. H. L. Coghlan A Co.'s Mart Monday, 7th January, 190?. at V.30 p.m. CIHSGUi.- Freehold Land, area ttaeam, 3 rdp., 16 poles, situate neiir 11 milestone. Circulars issued, H. L. Coghlan Co.. lAcentfd Aurtumeen •"'46 and Surreyort. AUCTION SALE ENtiMSH AND411 words
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Article470 1906-12-29 11 Proposal From Ceylon Ceylon is without a direct representative in the Amateur Goif Championship !of India, although at one time (MJN Urn "Tumi of Ceylon )it was no. unlikely ithat Mr. A. K. Osjilvy, lha brilliant up- country golfer, would have made the trip. A nay.y470 words
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Article397 1906-12-29 11 Astrologer's horoscope of Two Famous Sisters. The As.roUigers" Annual for 1907, just published, contains the horoscopes oi Zena and Phyllis Dar?. "Charming and ontcitaining they must undoubtedly be," says Mr. Alaji Leo v the editor. "if our science speaks tiuly, for both liavo Venus. s<.(lile.ss of beiiu.y.397 words
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Advertisement1587 1906-12-29 11 Municipality of Singapore. Issue of 51 ,600.000 four and a half per cent. Debenture Stock, 19O7. I Tin Municipal CaaunManan al tke Snam of BtagnpaN, hn\ ina. in pursuance of the provision), i-nntained in the Mum.,, ml Ordinmnoo, IMS, tabled, withthe -.an-tioiiof the Governor in < ,,,n,, to i«»i.-»ii(l I--IM-1,587 words
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Advertisement1060 1906-12-29 11 a9E« nnn^l ln^B OILMEN S STORES I CEOSSB "-SS* By Special AND "To™"** Warrant BLACEWELL, W* MALT^ R Purveyors to I I LTv. LU M^° n IN x. The Municipal Secretary at Siniiapnre is ap|H>intcd to be the Registrar under the terms of .Section 2*2 of the M*ni«iaal Uriliiiain-e. Kveiy1,060 words
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Advertisement432 1906-12-29 11 THE DERBY HORSE FEED. One of the greatext appetizers and muscle producing f<* ds of the pre.-ent day, C3neiBtinp of mixture of augar, maize, paddy, bran, and Bait Used as a substitute for other food. Readily taken by liDraes with rapid and astouiuhing result*. Kerommeiidi d by all who have432 words
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Advertisement687 1906-12-29 12 BOABD AND LODGING. Two gentlemen require boar.l ...<„ private family. Twma moderate. Reply F. M. S., c/o Stntiu /i.'.-. :(990 I'AHTNKIi. A partner in a good going but.i- 11, lii\i-ti>,'iitioii mi gmi'i: surety that the appbeaat m genuine. Appb HOVO" e/o Strata n mm TO RENT. Well furnished House Tor687 words
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Advertisement650 1906-12-29 12 TO BE LET. ROOMS.—" Kilen Hall." Tanglin, superior 'ii.- to let. Apply to D 3«60 MRS. CAMPBELL. OFFICES.— SmaII first floor offices facing Cavenagh Bridge Road and Flint Street. Ap(ly j to Guthrie* Co. Ltd., Agents. v.c OFFICE.— No. 7 Battery Road. Three rooms on 2nd floor. Apply to c650 words
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Advertisement729 1906-12-29 12 TO BE LET. FURNISHED HOUSE.— Balmey at Passir Panjang. For further particulars applyto D. Turner, British Dispensary. r 4034 TO BE LET OR SOLD. COMPOUND HOI'SE.— A compound houst with stables, situated iv Bras Bassah Road. Apply to Messrs. Pertile it Co. 3*72 BUNGALOW.- SEA SIDE BUNGALOW. At Tanjong Katong,729 words
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Advertisement754 1906-12-29 12 NOTICES. TO ADVERTISERS C/ 0 STRAITS TIMES." Advertisers, whose answers are to be addres sed to c/o Straiti Time*, will confer a favour on the Management, if, when they write to this office, to .inquire for those answers, they instruct their tamby who brings the letter to wait for a754 words
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Advertisement461 1906-12-29 12 -A.SKZ FOR Nestles Milk THE RICHEST IZST CREAM and see that you get it. TO BE HAD OF ALL RETAIL DEALERS. LOST. PUPPY.— A terrier puppy, brown patch on right eye: reward on returning t.i .1. E. Hall. 5 Grange Hood. 4045 NOTICES. Notice is hereby given tint by mutual461 words
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Advertisement451 1906-12-29 12 FOR SALE. SHARES.- -23 shares of Hotel vau Wyk Co., Ltd. Apply to 10. C. van Marie. No. 2, Victoria Street. 4011 I MOTOR LAUNCH. -Yaal Motor Launch in food mitiUltm. Logth !0 feet, beam 5 feet. Apply at No. :>.O Damar Road c/o Boey Yeak Kum. i: 2')6s PARA451 words
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