The Straits Times, 6 March 1908
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Title Section13 1908-03-06 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.592. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 6. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement171 1908-03-06 1 JUST ARRIVED T De Dion DRY CELLS. Order at once to avoid disappointment. T miPiRF oPn t Motor Show-Rooms, Wi UUllllL \k UUi HOTEL DE LEIKOPE RI'ILDINGS, SINGAPORE. To Arrive MOttllajf, 9 th. The World -Famous 18 h.p. i«-h.p.. «-Cylind*r, I-S«atttf Oarracq. Th* l*-h.p.. Oarracq Chassis, Shewin( lh« (*irba< *nd171 words
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Advertisement111 1908-03-06 1 ROBINSON CO. Special White Show. m 3 IKK, .'.vSftj,; HiKSnfc&tV. Embroidered, Hemstitched, Towels and Towelling Frilled and Plain Pillow Cases Damask Table Cloths and Napkins Hemstitched and Plain Sheets Madras Muslins and Curtain Nets Linen and Cotton Sheetings Embroidered Muslin and Cambric Robes Bed Quilts and Bed Spreads Ladies' Underclothing,111 words
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Advertisement243 1908-03-06 1 AOELPHI HOTEL. ON QUEST NIGKEITS THE 2ND ROYAL WEST KENT BAND plays during and after dinner. Those unable to attend the- dinner are invited to come afterwards and bear the music on the lawn, which it cow laid out with tabu and seats in CONTINENTAL FASHION. NEXT GUEBT NIGHT SATURDAY.243 words
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Article1182 1908-03-06 2 PREPARING AT HOME FOR THE SPRING. i Witli the coming of the first few days of March, it only natural that we should turn our thoughts hopefully towards the brighter days of spring, since no matter what evil turns the weather may -till hare in store for1,182 words
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Advertisement530 1908-03-06 2 1" Red Seal Q A pure Whisky of the highest quality it is possible to produce at Js7«TJ the price, this Blend compares *noosEOfeo»» tavourably with many higher-priced tmjjtjjgjSLl productions Guaranteed 7 years old. "Black White H l>!(M».i made up of only Perfectly matured whiskien storedior many yean in Sherry530 words
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Advertisement1047 1908-03-06 2 TOO OLD TO GET WELL. Th\t I* What tue DeeMM Mat <•! Tuis Yknkrvblk Laim in Ck\lon, Yft Hkk I'w.ns Wh.rf. lumm am> (1k» Hkaliu was RKSTOhKn By DR. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS. Some of tin' most remarkable cures wrought by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for I'ale People have been in1,047 words
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Advertisement336 1908-03-06 2 THERMOS Banefits of THERMOS ifm rsmars/x sss THERMOS BomEs. THERMOS I thermos PEOPL E IN THE JUNGLE Can now keep ice for S rfnys THERMOS W PLANTERS, MOTORISTS. SPORTSMEN I kL C« hay» It -K.fOl.ri STKMiMI* ,ny MM C*CN BOTTLE OU»RA»TEEO H^IICaIiaI/I *SmVBt Levy Hermanos. Hou 7 0ld HCM BOTTLt336 words
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Article1318 1908-03-06 3 A NEWSPAPER'S APPEAL TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND. Reforms Needed in Public Schools and Universities. We nil to bring about a strike of mothois against a system which bida fair to hand over the loading part in this world to the boys now in German schools, who are1,318 words
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Advertisement1475 1908-03-06 3 mittee 1} have the option of cancelling thii nee if there are lee* tlmn five bones i nw-p i. the prop rty uf different owners. Kntrance, 115. Distance. Sjnrry CoarM "i fiirlont 1^. 143 yards.) Entries close at noon cr. Saturday, the 2nd May. except tor Races Nob. 2. 4.1,475 words
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Advertisement24 1908-03-06 3 PILSENER BEEF KEY BRAND iMpoureu sikck BEWAXE <»P IMirATIUN« Uv timiK «itfi«nt thf n*" 1 Lit. It BEHN MEYER A Co. Ltd. Sol* ln»«»24 words
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Advertisement336 1908-03-06 3 Jba Sieina del Orients, MANUFACTURERS OF CIGARS FROM BEBT MANILA TOBACCO LEAF, LA ISABELA. NEW STOCK OF WELL-MATURED BRANOS. Perfectos box of 26 Price 51. 75 Reina Victoria boy of 100 Price «1.00 Reina Victoria 60 2.16 High Life 100 2.7 C High Life, Special 50 UO Brevas >0 1.60336 words
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Article808 1908-03-06 4 JOKES AND JOTTINGS FROM THE WORLD'S PRESS. I nee thai Moneybags has conic forward with a half-million to help out in this financial trouble. Os but it In- wished to relieve the trouble any why did ho wait so long? Well, you Me, ho wanted to be808 words
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Article846 1908-03-06 4 Xante, port, probabb tUtti mrirttl, toi't mum o) A§emt». STIVERS. Agamemuou, China, '.ar 15; W. Mansfield Airlie, Sydney. Ap! a Boustead Ajax, China. Apl 11 \V. Mansfield Alciuutis. Liverpool. Ap! 2 W. Maimneld Alicante, Manila. Mar '21 Barlow Auehises, Livamoot. Ms. 9; W. Mansfield Arcadia, Colombo, May 22;846 words
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Article177 1908-03-06 4 In an article on the tin position, the Times of Malaya publishes a portion of a private letter received in Ipoh from a ;:< ntl< lv.vi at Home who is co.upeknt to make a statement on the subject. The extract n;ii-:-America, instead of tukiny about177 words
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Advertisement90 1908-03-06 4 HOW DIPHTHERIA IS CONTRACTED. One uften hears tin- expression, "My child caught a severe cold which developed into diphtheria, whi'u the truth was that the cold had simply left the little one particularly susceptible to the wandering diphtheria genii. Wheu Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given it not only cures the90 words
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Advertisement715 1908-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills :f Lading i=er.ed for China Coast, Persian Golf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on ot abort MAIL LINE. Outward (for China) 19C8 Malta March715 words
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Advertisement1270 1908-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. FASSENGER SERViCF By the new steamers RHENANIA," "HABSBURG," HOHENSTAUFEN. I'neae ateameri offer to the public the highest I Comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower bertha. The onbins are ("midships and fitted with fana. L^uudrv on board.1,270 words
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Advertisement764 1908-03-06 4 BTEAHER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDOEUTSCHER LLOYD. imperial Herman Mail Line. The bun and well known mall steamers this Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Soutbamp tos, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonnectiou Maraailles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Per Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Pi-dc: Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and764 words
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Advertisement31 1908-03-06 4 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, recommended by tbe best medioal aathontied. Easy to take and certain in results. To be had ot all chemists. Wholesale from Tbe Pharmaoy, Battery Road, Biugapurt use31 words
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Article1256 1908-03-06 5 I mwimiih i.«..lui; ItaMMMap iMawW ■< n*fMl Hr. Ht«,wnm *\l.- *bip; I*l.- bHrt|n«-. wh.nbHMr: v.i VhM; Cru.— <:rum»r in*. <innbaal T'.r. |i'ip-l'. ll. p. -llonw-p.-wer Ki-l. Kritish, I v UattwllHum; Fah. limnh; (lor. lleriiviii Dul. -Dutch llnl. -Italian Sd.iii. Sp iui«li. I o.i. (Masnleatn; <1.p. ->iw:k j>.-»-X1,256 words
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Article72 1908-03-06 5 Odtward French Mail. The M. M. company's steamer Tourane, left Colombo at noon, on the Ith instunt., and may be expected to arrive here on Monday, the 9tb instant, at daylight. Outward B. I. Mail. The B. I. contract packet steamer Taroba, with the London mail-, of72 words
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Article111 1908-03-06 5 March 5 Ceylau, b\'h str. HoD^kong Thongwa. Brit str. Penang. N'pauui. Madras Bharata, Bn. str. Penaag, Rangoon, Calcutta Glenogle. Bri'. str, Penang and Rangoon Ban Hiii Clua i. Brit Btr, Pontianak 'Uleufarg. Hnt.tr. Bangkok Olenturret. Bril str. H'koug, B'gbai, Jitpuu Malauca, Brit str. Port Swettenbam via porta Ekatermo-'i- Bus111 words
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Article194 1908-03-06 5 4 Passengers Outward. Pur I. and O. steamer Himalaya, connectiug at Colombo with steamer Malta, due Mar 14 -W. C. S. Bosanquot, Mr. J. Cbatup ney, Mr. A. N\ Baguall. Mr. F. (iilliat, Mr. A. Kklun.l. Mr. U. B. Oalway, Mr. A. U. Bagnall, Mr. J. Tschetinian,194 words
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Article90 1908-03-06 5 8 By thu Carlyk, Captain H. Cobb, Mar. 5. From Port Swettenham via ports: Mr. J. M. Fabre, Mr. Storey, and Mr. W. Dunman. By the Perak, Captain F. A. Turner, Mar. s.—From Penang via Port Swettenham: Mr. Pye, Mr 0. F. Odell, Mr. Hoary, Mrs. Henry,90 words
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81 1908-03-06 5 What yes at which Vessels are Berthed To-day Titajoaa pas**. East Wbabv Basin—biani, Giaug Seng. Rist Whabf Section I—Lai1—Lai Sang. KaifukuMaru, Cheang Chew, Cnronia. San. 1 (Shexrh Whart):—Nil. Siotiok No. 2—Tringganu, luduu. it—Both. 4—Ben Vrackie. 6— Sultan. 6—Teucer. Kilbride. 7—Jason. B—P. Alice, Uauee,81 words
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Article106 1908-03-06 5 From Euaon—By the B. I. s.s, Taroba, dne March 7. From Chuu—By the M. M s.s. E. Simons, duo March 9. Jau 31 P. A O. Feb 3 N. D. L. Feb 6 B. I. Feb 10 M. M. Feb 13 P. 4 0. Feb 17 N.106 words
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Article483 1908-03-06 5 Judge and Counsel on (he Need of a Big Jaw. A human mail was produced to Mr. .lustier harliug's court the other day to iUw tiute exaiupks of voice iiroduction. The grim object Itmson was n iv ui by Mr. llurs pool, principal ot Mm Horspcn.l Natural483 words
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Article210 1908-03-06 5 A discovery whiuli promise* to be oi f\tr,iordinary importance iv all OMHbWm whoi v liver absces-s prevails, is described by Majo r Leonard Ko^erH, 1. M.5., in his extensive work ou Kevurs in the Tropics. It is to tin effect that large doses ot ipecacuanha administered during the210 words
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Article111 1908-03-06 5 For I'm Stbaiub I'ime To-mouow K. I'ahaug.l'ukau.Ku'tan Stcphuu 10 cm. Sandakan via ports Darvel II a.m. Indragiri ling Ihijc uoou P. Swettenham, Peuang Pin Seny 1 p.m. Saigon Kamp,'t I p.m. P. S'tenhani and Penang Perak 1 p.m. Bangkok via ports Borihat 2 p.m. P. Swettenham viu ports111 words
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Advertisement397 1908-03-06 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY mrvioe is maintained between Japau aud Europe by the following NEW TWIN-SCRKW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanqsc Government, specially designed for the Company's Europeau Service, lighted throughout uy Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second397 words
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Advertisement443 1908-03-06 5 STEAMER SAIUN6B. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. Thk '.i him, of this Coui|>auy maintain a regular direut service botween Calcutta. Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai aud Japau, taking cargo on through Bills of l«ding for Cauton, Kwatow, Amoy. Cbefoo, Tientsin, Newchwaug, Yaugts/r Ports, Formosa, the Philippinns, Ac, Ac. Mumi 'I'oiii' Comniauder Kctkanii443 words
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Advertisement441 1908-03-06 5 j STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTB. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are dospatohed from Liverpool outwardß for the Straita, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly. One441 words
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Advertisement587 1908-03-06 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C PR Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. TUE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED STATES. Koute from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotorta and Vanoonver, ii.M.B. Empress of India" Twin-screw steaR.M.S. "Emfuss or Japan" V587 words
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Advertisement59 1908-03-06 5 BEWARE OF FREQUENT COLOB. A succession of colds or a protractod cold ip; almost certain to end in chrouic catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give bvery cold tbo attention it dc-bcrrea and you may avoid tbit, diua^roeablu diaeas.. Cbamberlaiu a -oug'u KoucJy m fao>oub -r its euro59 words
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Miscellaneous106 1908-03-06 5 PAY BY DAY >idn; March 0. High Water. 0-4S p.m. Children* Louoert. S-30 p.ii' Annual Meeting bwinmiug Club. >!i p.m. V.M.L.A teuma tournament flnnlMunicipal Board. Special Mettiug 2 i 0 p.m Annual Meeting Tauglin Club. p.m. S. C. 0. tennis tournauuml. Hippodrome. 7-30 p.m. Alnambra Cinematograph Show. 7 30. Japanese106 words
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Miscellaneous28 1908-03-06 5 WEATHRR TELEORAM. Hongkong, .March 6, 10 a.m. Barometer 29.87 Direction cf Wind North Force of Wind 1 Max. Temp in Shade ..68 Manila. 769 E.K.E. 1 29 2328 words
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710 1908-03-06 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. FRIDAY, MARCH 6. For years, the Morning Post has devoted much attention to the subject of education, advocating reforms in tho curricula of the pnblic schools a: tho universities in order to bring those institutions into touch with the times and to fit the710 words
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Article717 1908-03-06 6 The Governor of Ceylon is making himself exceedingly popular by travelling about the island and mooting the planu-rt ao>l people, dealing in a sympathetic wav with the difficulties they have to face and entering in a whole lieartfxl fashion into their hopes and -I.i .:i-.i. In a breezy speech delivered717 words
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Article9 1908-03-06 6 The Russian gunboat Mandjour left tor Bangkok, yesterday afternoon.9 words
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Article17 1908-03-06 6 The price of tin iv Singapore to-day is 86ej per pienl. One hundred tons have been sold.17 words
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Article22 1908-03-06 6 The further hearing of the case of Mr. A. C. Moses against Mr. W. C. Niblett has been jtostponcd till Tuesday next.22 words
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Article21 1908-03-06 6 It is proposed to establish a Customs office at Port Swetlcnham, and there to collect duties on all exports from Sclangor.21 words
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Article15 1908-03-06 6 Two I'olioe Constables, charged before the Socond Magistrate «ith accepting illegal gratifications, have betn acquitted.15 words
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Article22 1908-03-06 6 Mr. A. O. Law. the acting Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Fisher have been hearing small causes of no general interest, to-day.22 words
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Article23 1908-03-06 6 A special address on a very serious subject, will be "iveii at the Anglo-Chinese School. 1 iileiu.iii Street, on Saturday next at B.p.m.23 words
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Article21 1908-03-06 6 Mr. E. E. Colman, the Third Magistrate, sentenced Low Chin Liong to six months' rigorous imprisonment, yesterday, for stabbing Ohan Pak.21 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 6 The shipping firm of Sir James Laing and Sous intimate that their suspension is due to the action of the Sunderland corporation and the water company in cutting off their supplies of electricity and water.35 words
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Article40 1908-03-06 6 The Madras Government ha« sanctioned the holding of a pearl fishery at Tut icon 11 this month. The results of the investigations made are not encouraging, and local opinion is sceptical as to the wiidnm of the Gnvorn uient decision.40 words
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Article50 1908-03-06 6 A Chineso tongkang man haft boon arrested on a charge 01 criminal breach of trusi in ri spect of a load of lime, valued at $140, with which he was entrusted at Rhio, to be brought to Singapore. The hearing of the ■a- lias in .11 fixed for March 12.50 words
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Article43 1908-03-06 6 The gross receipts on the Paknam Railway, Siam, for the half year ended December 31, amounted to Ticals A 6.389.12, and the expenditure. Ticals 87.U91.96, leaving a prolit of Ticals 13,494.16. A dividend of 6 per cent, for the half year was declared.43 words
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Article52 1908-03-06 6 At a general meeting of tho National Association tor Supplying Female Aid to. the Women of India, better known as the Countess of Duffcrin's Fuud, it was stated that the grand total of women and children assisted by the Fund since its inception might safely be taken at just undor52 words
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Article45 1908-03-06 6 The case of Lieutenant-Colonel E. G. Broadrick, Commandant of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, against Mr. C. W. F. van Cuylenberg, for 825 as capitation grant alleged to have been lost to the corps through defendant's inefficiency, was withdrawn, in the Court of Requests, this morning.45 words
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Article59 1908-03-06 6 Captain S. Sude, of the Japanese steam Kaifuku Maru, which is now at Tanjong Pagar, has reported that he grounded on One Tree Island at 1 1 p.m. on March 2 and floated off, early yesterday morning, after discharging 270 tons of cargo into lighters. Some plates about the forcpeak59 words
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Article69 1908-03-06 6 The Redjang Lebong Gold Mining Company will hold its annual general meeting at Batavia, on March 28. Tho dividend for 1907, is expected to be fixed at 71 per cent, against ;V2 per cent iv 1906. Tho profit made last year in set at about 2,110,000 guilders. The output increases69 words
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Article66 1908-03-06 6 Them will be a matinee exhibition for children ai the AlimuiuiM Ciuumatograph ut :sii p.m., to-morrow, for which a programme of special interest to th<> little onns has been arranged. Children and servants will be admitted at half-price to all but the seats in the 4th and sth classes. Tonight66 words
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Article72 1908-03-06 6 The quays of Saigon, which have been constructed on plans passed by the Public Works Department rest on such unstable foundations that they are in danger of slipping into tbe river and so far they havo cost about seven millions of francs. To strengthen the quays and to make good72 words
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Article483 1908-03-06 6 Colonel Walker. <'.\I.U. i- .uyin* at Kualu Lumpur Mr. F. K Jennings has been granted .in charye in the Bankruptcy t.'int with com plrii 1 vrtitieatf in six iratfa Tbo King ha-« nftMiad Admiral Sir 11. II Rawson's term of office for one year froni May next483 words
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Article38 1908-03-06 6 Tho Directors of the Siam Electricity Company have declared a dividend on Hi.year's working of U per cent, and a bonus of Ticals 121 per share, which will absorb Ticals 573.800 out of h cross profit of 1.079.968.38 words
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Article42 1908-03-06 6 In his report on 50 cast s of bcri-bori in the Alipore Reformatory School, India, Lieutenant F. H. Daley asks whether bu»i and lice (the school has a fair share of the former. especially iv the cubicles) formed any medium of communication42 words
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Article43 1908-03-06 6 The bells arc not to be rung for any bm proper and respectable marriages contracted according to God's laws, is tho new role added to tbe orders for lingers at Offley Parish Church. Hit-chin. Thin h a hint to the deceased wife's sister."43 words
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Article51 1908-03-06 6 In spite of the King's dosire for privacy during his fow days uojourn it Brighton in tho residence of his son-in-law, the Duke of Fife, two socialists mustered about 200 unemployed, and tried to unirch tiinm la interview His Majesty. They were, how ever, stopped and mmii back by the.51 words
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Article46 1908-03-06 6 It is announced at Brent, says a eorrrs pondent, that the German Government will send crosses and medals to the harbour master, and the officers of tbo tugs concerned, in recognition of the salvage of the German steamer Milos, which was found on tire off Usbant.46 words
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Article59 1908-03-06 6 It has just been mado public that 3 sensational discovery was made under tho landing stage near where the lute King and late Crown Prince of Portugal were aHHansin ated by bullets. The authorities found nu fewer than 60 bombs under the stago, and an examination revealed the fact that59 words
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Article54 1908-03-06 6 In the Supreme Court, on Monday, Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton heard an appeal against the decision of Mr. S. i.'rxlrington in the case in which Lawrence de Silva. Land I'.ailifT. Rukit Mtrtajam, I'mvinco Wollesley, was convicted of receiving an illegal graiification and lined $100. Hi* LonNhip ntrirmed the I'duvi'-tion. and54 words
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Article84 1908-03-06 6 Rer-ocnising the many difficulties which the bislinp of Southwell, Dr. Hoskyna, has to contend with when visiting distant por tions of his oxtensivc diorese, a committee of Notts and Derbyshire chnrchmou issued an appeal recently for subscriptions towards the purchase of a motorcar for him. Nearly £900 have been subscribed,84 words
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Advertisement287 1908-03-06 6 Just Arrived. Choice Messina LEMONS. THOMPSON, THOMAS GO.. g" f\ 0..,.l H-J I*. Pe Z I I CtS ProviM.iu Stamtord Road, W^^W MeJv Merchants. Singapore. CHILDREN'S CONCERT. J*^°™" TEIT El 11, Bruss B(uah Rood. Singapore. (First of Nsw Smson VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL -.^"^p"* "T 1! JTI the City. Hotel Porter287 words
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Advertisement202 1908-03-06 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. BRANDMAriNtt TOMORROW, SATURDAY. AT 5.30 P.M. Alhambra Special Gala Fete for Children. PUSS IN BOOTri, BLUE BEARD, A PRINCESS IN DISGUISE, CINDERELLA, SLEEPING BEAUTY, AND A HOST Or OTHER New Noveltle* and Pantomime*. Children mid Servants-half price to all parts, except 4th and sth seats. ENTIRE202 words
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Article125 1908-03-06 7 178 SCHOOL CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH Terrible Tragedy Due to Panic. l l.«lH»s'l« l ,K.iH'« I .i.ii.l.iii. Marel, ,"i. Fire broke out in a school in Cleveland, Ohio, thin morning, an.l completely gutted the building. The children became panic stricken and taany perished. 132 bodies being recovered,125 words
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Article296 1908-03-06 7 Valiarabrosa's Record for Eleven Months. (Fkom Ock Own OMMMMMMft.) London (via Ponang), March 5. The Vallambrosa Rubber Company harvested 20 J. 389 lbs. for the past eleven months. The yield of the crop in 1006 amounted to 156,922 lbs,, which netted ss. ljd. per lb. The estimated crop296 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 7 Hhi i »t.'-. Tm.k..K«M Londrui, March t, Renter undi ruauds that Treaty negotiations are proceeding at ISangkok whereby Great Britain will MMM certain changes in rpgard to extra-territorial rights in Siain.35 words
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Article53 1908-03-06 7 I'Kh MMMMMMMI LLOYD TKLK<tkAtf| Berlin, March 5. In Jum- next, the J'rinco of Wales, accompanied by the Atlautic fleet, will go to Quebec vo participate in the tercentenary celebrations of tho founding of the city. It is exported that the French and American fleet* will take pun in53 words
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Article43 1908-03-06 7 [Dbr OflTAHUriftcHa Lloyd Trlboram] Berlin, March S. The Emperor William, on his way to Corfu, will have a private meeting with King Victor Emanuol at Venice. On the return journey, the Emperor will visit the Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna.43 words
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Article27 1908-03-06 7 Das Ohiariati.si'hii Lloyd Teuoram; Berlin, March The Russian circular telegram to Vienna, Berlin and Rome with reference to the Balkans Railway has been received favourably.27 words
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Article31 1908-03-06 7 Dan <>M »suTiscH» Lloyd Trlbokamj liorlin, March 5. Piior to his departure for the Continent, King Edward paid a visit to the sick Premier, Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman.31 words
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Article75 1908-03-06 7 Tan Kirn Loh, the agej coolie who was ■■barged with the murder of his towkay. Soh long Ann, at Tan jong Pagar. by stabbing him, protected his innocence, at the AssiEes. before Mr. Justice Sercombc Smith and a special jury. MMMMH afternoon, but expressed satisfaction with the75 words
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Article663 1908-03-06 7 {Sympathised with AntUOpiumists, but liked the Drug. At the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday, Khoo Siok Wan underwent his public examination. He -in. .1 that his father, Khoo Cheng Tiong, died about ten years ago. Bankrupt was one of tho executors and Khoo Tock Siocg, his brother, was the other.663 words
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Article159 1908-03-06 7 Bad Title Discovered Before Much Harm Done. Under these head lines, tho Times of Ceylon prints the following telegram, dated February 22, which supplements the nows cabled by our correspondent The newly-formed Sambas (Borneo) Com- pany is a fiasco. The title to the land is not in159 words
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210 1908-03-06 7 Volunteer Trophy from Sir John Aird. We are pleased to hear that Sir John Aird. the wollknown engineer and contractor, who is interested in t!<e Westminster Con strncfion Company, now carrying out several engineering schemes in Singapore, has cabled to his looal representative signifying his intention tc present a challenge210 words
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Article62 1908-03-06 7 MR. W. H. TAFT ADOPTED BY OHIO AND KANSAS. Kictkrs Tklkuka*, r London, March 6. The State Convention of Ohio nnani- mously adopted Mr. W. H. Taft Secretary i for War, as Republican candidate for the Presidency. Mr. Taft's platform comprises tariff revision and free com|ietitiou as against62 words
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Article20 1908-03-06 7 .Kh; run 1 Tklkkksm I ..'l. i. .ii. March ft. King Edward has left London for Biarritz-20 words
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Article59 1908-03-06 7 |Ridtik's Thlrorahl 1 J«.ii. March 6. The Times' correspondent at Peking reports that the negotiations for tho Chekiang railway loau are now concluded. The text of the agreement submitted to tho Throne generally is identical with the Tientsin-Yan*lsc K.iilway agreement. This settle* the last wrionh outstanding59 words
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Article563 1908-03-06 7 Fresh Evidence in the Case against the Opium Farm. Ueinre Mr. Justice Kisher. sitting in the Council Chamber, this morning, the hearing of the case of Dr. F. W. Guonctilleke against the Opium Farm an.l its Prosecuting Agent, Mr. C. H. Darke, for JlO.OOO damages for i563 words
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Article70 1908-03-06 7 The steamer Ivydene, with 4,000 tons of rice for Calcutta, has been wreckod near Akyab. Latest advices state that there are 14 feet of water in the hold. Tho steamer Ivydeno was built in 1901, by Messrs. Doxford and Sons, Sunderland, for the Dene Steamship Company, Limited.70 words
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95 1908-03-06 7 The other day an accident occurred on the Railway line at Bukit Merah, F.M.S. A passenger train entering the station was shunting on to a wrong siding and it smash od a goods' truck and derailed three others. As a lesnlt of the departmental inquiry95 words
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Article1328 1908-03-06 7 NOLLE PROSEQUI ENTERED I'A THE CROWN. Accused Discharged Provisionally. A sensational surprise was sprung upon a crowded Court at the Criminal Sessions, this morning, before Mr. Justice Senoinbe Smith, when the Crown did nut further proflfccute the three accused on the charge of committing murder by causing1,328 words
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Article315 1908-03-06 7 Fruitless Efforts to Establish aj Brewery. Mr. Justice Fisher, sitting in tho Council Chamber, yesterday afternoon, took the usual Thursday's bankruptcy work. Mr. V. D. Knowles applied for a postponement of the proceedings against Chop Tong Joo, instituted by Mr. R. G. Van Somtren. Mr. Van Someren objected,315 words
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Article267 1908-03-06 7 Registrar's Return of Deaths During February. The monthly return of tho MMmMbi in Singapore, shows that duriug February there were I'M deaths in the Colony, of which number, 580 were malcf and 156 females. The death-rate was oqual to 32.R0 per thousand of tho population. Phthisis267 words
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Article53 1908-03-06 7 While two Chinese were working on the hull of the Glenogle, off Tan jung Rhu, yes terday a rope which suspended the plank on which they wero sitting gave way and they were precipitated into the water. One of them was not seen again. The stter53 words
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Article89 1908-03-06 7 From Hongkong, the R 1.W..H. Hardinge arrived, this morning, with troops for Karaclii and Colombo. For the former port, there arc seven British officers. 17 native officers, 693 nonoommissioned officers and men of tho 129 th Baluchis, and one British and two native officers and89 words
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Article150 1908-03-06 7 SEIZURE OF THE TATSU MARU A CASUS BELLI. Proposed Appeal to Intermediary. [Ruttir's Tkliobam] London, March 6. The Daily Telegraph's Tokio corresponded states that China's reply to Japan's demand for an apology and an indemnity for the seizure of the Japanese steamer Tatsu Marti, at Macao, does150 words
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Article41 1908-03-06 7 Urn rm's Tilboram] London, March S. Mr. J. K. Merriraan, the Capo Colony Premier, announces that the actual doficit for the past year is X3.000.000. The Government, he says, ruust devote the next session to ordering its finances.41 words
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Article130 1908-03-06 7 REVEILLE Hi--e in your places, Good Gentlemen all Raise up your voices in cottage and Hall. Let us be'auo ourselves— Friends, let as boast. Here's to ourselves! Let us honour the toast. Bellow, thou syren, and clash out. thuu bellBlare to the world that we've really done well. Let us130 words
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Article519 1908-03-06 7 Appreciations Published in Ceylon Press. A correspondent writes from Hultsdorf. Ceylon, to the Times of Ceylou The two dominant characteristics of Mr Rudra were his inordinately high estimate of the bar as a profession aud his pugilistic independence. In his time he loomed laiy in the519 words
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Article45 1908-03-06 8 Tin; Niw /uHlaudcrs beat the Northeru Union at Stamford Bridge by I goals I tries 1 18 points' to 1 tries 16 (loiutsi. Iv the Championship competition in the Peuaug Cricket Club's Tennis tournament, Dr. Nicholas beat C. C. Rogers. 6—2, 6—l.45 words
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Article25 1908-03-06 8 Sent land v. Wales Scotland defeated Wales at Glasgow by I goals to 1. The record now standsScotland, 3 wins; Wales, 1 drawn. 1.25 words
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Article47 1908-03-06 8 England v. I 1;'I 1 nd. This match, pl.i) 'at Richmond, resulted in a win for England by two goals and one try to one penalty goal. J. C. Parke's penalty •oal from a dimcult angle was one of the best incidents of the game.47 words
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Article41 1908-03-06 8 Sunday's Launch. The Swimming Club Lauuches tor next Sunday, the Bth inst., will run a.s under: From Johnston's Pier 9.10 and 11 a.m.. 2.30 and 8.30 p.m., returning from Bungalow <).«0 and 10.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5 p.m.41 words
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Article171 1908-03-06 8 English Cup Results. The matches in the third rouud ot the Association Football Cup, were played off at home on February 22, with the following results: Bolton Wanderers, playing ou their own ground, drow with Evertou each scoring 8 geals. Griiusby Town defeated Crystal Palace, at (irimsby, by171 words
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Article134 1908-03-06 8 teams for the F.M.5. At the winter general mueliug of the National I i fit- Association, held iv London on I'ub. 3, Lord Cheylosinorc, after announcing that the Bisley mooting will be held this year from Monday, July 13, to Saturday, July 25, mentioned that teams will attend134 words
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Article204 1908-03-06 8 Sam i iiu i, ,ii club. The iollowtLg is the result of tho Meu s r ebruary Medal iv connection with the Sepoy Lines Golf Club I aiping Golf Club. The following members returned cards, in the monthly competition for the MurrayHrearley Cup, on the Taiping Golf Clubs Links,204 words
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Article44 1908-03-06 8 The followiiig shows how the pusitiou >uuds iv regard to England-Australia test matches IN Al MIIALU. I'Uyed. England. Australia. Drawn. m 19 26 I IN MUM > Uyed. tutlaud Australia Mrawu. II T.. I* Hjfd England Australia Drawn. PI 34 62 1644 words
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Article718 1908-03-06 8 Results of Yesterday's Play on the Esplanade. The following arc tlie results of yesterJay's play iv the S.C.C. Tennis tournament B Class Singles. V. li. Savi owe 1 beat A. E. Baddeley. scr, 6—2, 2— 6—B. A. B. C. Doyle 1 beat C. W. Edwards, scr. w.o.718 words
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150 1908-03-06 8 Un the uight of February 2'J, auumber of daring Zakkas ou the nortli-west Frontier of India, crept up a gorge between the pickets and pelted the British camp with bullets at a ranee of a few hundred yards. They were in I'd at both150 words
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Article1390 1908-03-06 8 KEEN INTEREST DISPLAYED BY NATIVES. Annual Report of the Curator Dr. H. Hauitsch has published his annual report ou the Raffles Museum for 1907. The removal of the zoological collection to the new building, says the report, begun at the end of November, 1906. was continued during the1,390 words
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Article73 1908-03-06 8 Viscount Turnoar, Conservative Member of Parliament for Horsham Division of Sussex iv 1904, has inherited the estate of his father. the late Earl Winterton, Viscount Tnrnour aud Baron Winterton of Oort, County Galway, in the peerage of Ireland, which has been valued at t'229, 74"). This inheritance includes tithos at73 words
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Advertisement27 1908-03-06 8 Drisk :3: 3 aiid to be th 6 :urst> ot th& E««. 'I»n«r9 are sot? so bad ia Ipoh that »twj money li tight, aa?» a contenlporaiy.27 words
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Advertisement568 1908-03-06 8 THE 6ILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR HAS 12 BLADES. EACH WITH 2 SHARP EOGES. NO HONING. NO STROPPING. Many ni'ju »y that they cannot share themselves that IhM h»\e tne.l repjitc H] an.l failed. They give as reasons that they aru nervous au«l linbl) tv cut thuinsahcs, lint tliLir beard is wiry,568 words
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Article285 1908-03-06 9 obi, Malv h 5, IKb PRODUCE. iambier buyer- I rt.wt do v Cobc Xc. 1 mfiekti 10.H0 COM Bali 6.45 Jo PontianaU 610 r'epper. Block 12.90 do White 6% 21.00 ->ago Flour Sarawak 3.00 <lo Brunei No. 1 2.9 ii Pearl Sago Ml Coffee Baii, picked 28.00 CcCee. Palonibani:,285 words
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Article348 1908-03-06 9 )ate of f II! ion Capital Number ScbMribed of Share* I Im Paid Bharea Value up to Unisaoed Company QrciAiioßß 1303 1300,000 WOO.COO 1907 9300,000 1225. P00 i»oi moo,ooo teorcoo 1908 £400.000 £3*oooo 1907 9400,000 137;- 000 1901 £60,000 £CC,'«O 1906 £100,000 £100.000 1904 »150,000 199,000 1906 £120,000 £120,000348 words
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Article339 1908-03-06 9 1905 £150.000 £116,626 |J 1905 1200,000 9106,000 10,500 »10 »10 1904 £30,000 415,250 J{ g 1903 £70,000 £61,000 61,000 £1 £1 1906 t150,000 1125,000 11,500 HO 110 1904 £12.000 £10.400 «•«*> g l£os £75,000 £55,000 r.6.000 ill 1806 £310.000 £243,297 j }«,4M £1 > Ml 1906 £180,000 £180,000 180,000339 words
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Article196 1908-03-06 9 1891 £.\ci77.]0.0 *4,«tt 7,688 11/fl 13/8 is9B i $M 5,000 $235,000 i.soc »w iso 1865 115,000,000 .•13,000.00^ M MM $IJ6 1906 $2,400,000 '•J.i 00.000 IBH6 *1 ,000,000 »1,000,000 t j^j 10Q jlOOj 100 IWI I 134,000 I 134,000 '400 $!0 I »10 1899 1875,000 1878,000 27M nM j |1((0196 words
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Advertisement213 1908-03-06 9 CHARLES *3$L HZIDSIECK'S &{ffljt\ White Seal JKfflh Champagne. J\ Behn, Meyer ACo Ld Jfe J^L x gipOtt. ill,'-' 7v,:.;/ij7. #atB3wK» DEPOT X-^V^gP Messrs. I '4C4. -%£Z^\ i H\ I.IITLI' I. i»., Ltd. L^^^J jlarcb 30 m.w.f. n.c. The Straits Times, AMD The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily213 words
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Advertisement70 1908-03-06 9 'DOG'S HEAD" BRAND Registered hi jS^nj^*) Trade M»rk. Guinness's Stout. 181 "i,,^ AHEAD of ALL. 4414 Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd. ARC LAMPS 1 ALL TYPES IN STOCK, FOR ANY VOLTAGE. THE CROMPTON-BLONDEL PATENT FLAME ARC LAMP. SMALL CURRENT CONSUMPTION— INTENSE GOLDEN LIOHT. SIMPLE. RELIABLE. STRONG. No.i tlit- lighting outride the70 words
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Advertisement90 1908-03-06 9 PHOSFERINE I Th*> st»«alHl «r all Tan la*. I 1 HABIAm »WALTH. I I HhHiimi -liii I a hnni, LM«L I U Bait «e>«aja. UUn, «.t I Wines I Wines Genuine table claret at 475 per doz Vermouth cfTnrin 1 20 1 litre boi. Moscat ot Syracuse, an invigorating wine90 words
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Advertisement397 1908-03-06 9 P. de Silva, imimhi m. MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. ffetMSHSJS ''f O H.B.H.th. Ouk* .7 U3 tapp.Mnu;dPnrveyor to H.M. TLt Bagol Siam. htm. •I Connaujht HAS NOW ON VIEW. AT 62 AND 63. HIGH STREET. A magnificent stock of Diamond Jewellery ot tlio Ut-jst AtsJfM, ,iv imnic i>- I k of Sterling397 words
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Article329 1908-03-06 10 INVITATION TO CLERGYMEN OF ALL SECTS TO VISIT LONDON. Mr. Ala Baker, M.P., -who ha! been spending some days in Berlin, left recently for Cologne en route for London. Mr. Baker, as chairman of the special couiinittoo appointed by various British Churches, was the bearor of an invitation329 words
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Article281 1908-03-06 10 F.M.S. Magnate's New Venture in Tin and Gold. His many triemU in the I.M.S. will be mtrii -t. to learn, nays the Times of Malaya, that Mr. Foo Choo Clioou has been granted a concession by the CbineseAiovernment to work extensive goldficlds and tin liuld- in the281 words
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Article108 1908-03-06 10 It has been decided to establish a paper factory at Paknanipob, Siam. The enterprise promises to be one of the most lucrative hitherto undertaken in Siam by any private company, and will very likely load to other important branches of industry being started. With abundance of108 words
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Advertisement565 1908-03-06 10 BANKING COMPANIES.! HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid dp Capital 916,000.000 reserve fund Sterling Reserve 915,000,000 1 |j H 600 000 BUTerlWve 913,600,000 J W^ soo 000 Keoerve Liability of Proprietors 91- ,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hun. Mr. Henry Keewiok.— Chairman. B. Goetz, Esq. Deputy Chairman. GuHtov Friesl&cd, Esq. G.565 words
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Advertisement629 1908-03-06 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 60,000 Shares of JtJOeach ..£1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1. 476.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.200,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. National Bank of Scotland The London City A Midland Banr.. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oarroot Accounts629 words
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Advertisement499 1908-03-06 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE. At Powell A Co.'« Bale-room, Tuttday, March 10, at 2.30 p.m. Freehold Land, area 2,*>19 Aqnare feet, being part of Grant No. 408. Together with tbe premises thereon and knoim as N. 14 to IS, Mohnnied AH Lano. off Sontli Bridge Road, Singapore. Powell Co..499 words
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Advertisement592 1908-03-06 10 SALES BY AUCTION. COAL AUCTION SALE OF 70 TONBBROOKTON COAL, At Section No. 7, Taujong Pagar, On Friday, March 13, a: 2-30 p.m. (For account of concerned). H. L. Coghlan Co.. Licensed -ti-aeersand 44S Surveyor*. AUCTION SALE or UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. The property of twelve pawnshops, On Saturday, March 7, 1908.592 words
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Advertisement544 1908-03-06 10 INSURANCE Companies MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE CO (Et»h;jhhi i> A. D. 1844.) The nndereigned. agent* for the above oom. pany, are prepared to accept Kire Risks al current rale«. Ml BEHN, MEYER A Co., Ltd. ;THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (E«TißijsHia A. D. 1720.) j Tht undersigned, agents for the above oom544 words
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Article1595 1908-03-06 11 DETAILS NECESSARY FOR MOTOR CAR IDEALISM. Clever Description by Local Expert. Wiiil-t Hrn lu-jiiern motor-car has readied j U n'lßir'tg statr oi perfection, tew of us autouiobi lists are bold enough to declare it IHM-fect «c believe His uot. say- The- Motor Cur Mi Athletic Journal. Nowhere in the1,595 words
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Article49 1908-03-06 11 luto a world made gloomy by the increased cost of living, comes, as a gleam of sunshine, the startling news that radium is to be cheaper. Now it only remains for the prices of coal, bread, and other little luxuries to be lowered, and the householder will niaile again.49 words
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Advertisement299 1908-03-06 11 MOTOR CARS. ARGYLLS Adams-Hewitts. (Alt.-. ON VIEW AT show-room o r,::;::r (T*o Doors from (.old Storage Depot) Dunlop Motor Tyres. "Non-Slips' (grooved) and "Ordinary" (plain) Stocked in all the principal sizes. Catalogues and full particulars from SYME Co., "Ja^rs. It is the first race in which I have had so299 words
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Advertisement26 1908-03-06 11 Milkmaid BBBPWPIBe?''^^^ BRAND v*^^. 'ill MllK M ft'^lsL Se« that the .wWroNDENSEDMIU^J MILKMAID Trade Mark $$jfi*~£ TRADE MARK. Largest Sale in the World CHEAPEST and BEBT.26 words
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Advertisement437 1908-03-06 11 Local Motor Car Agencies. f|rrol-gohnston W MOTOR CARS and MOTOR LORRIES. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. MOTOR GAR REPAIRS. TYRES VULCANIZED. ACCUMULATORS RECHARGED. PLATING. ENAMELLING. PAINTING. By SkilleJ Workmvu LAMPS. COILS, JACKS, PUMPS, OIL, motor spirit etc Straits QyeU Motor Go.. BATTERY ROAD. The am M ■MM IBV Bi THE TYRE THAT437 words
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Advertisement684 1908-03-06 12 Scale of Charges, j PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MtsoeI- i Itswom Wants of Every Description, Houses, fcanl. etc., to let, are inserted at the following rtMi One Insertion 1.30 per inch. Two ».00 Three 3.80 Six 6.30 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.30 Twenty-five 10.00 'Saoh subsequent month 15 per inoh.) 1131 13 above684 words
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Advertisement454 1908-03-06 12 Miscellaneous WANTS.; Kites Four Lines, one or two insertions, Bribe inch, see Scale of Charge". SITUATION WANTEO. L>ntohman (S3) is open 'for engagement. 10 years' with large Mercantile Firm in Sumatra, four years' managing experience, knowledge of English, German and French. Shipping preferred. Apply D. V., c/o Btrait« Times. Cl2O454 words
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Advertisement598 1908-03-06 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. a»ns:-Foor Una. one or two ineerMooe, |1. Br the inch, m« Scale o! Charge*. OFFICE TO LET. No. SO, Stamford Road, ground floor only. Bent moderate. Apply to o 1980 STEPHENS PAUL 4 CO. BHOPB ANO OFFICES TO BE LET SHOPB, Ac— Magnificent shops and598 words
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Advertisement439 1908-03-06 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins Poar Lian, one or tw necrcloni, fIXO By tbe inch, see 3c*le of Ct aajsl LANDAU FOR SALE A First class Landau, Rubber-tyred, almost new, to be seen at F. Clarke A Co.'s Livery Stablee, 207, Queen Street. 4254 STEAM LAUNCHES FOR SALE For sale, Steam439 words
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Advertisement664 1908-03-06 12 VJKV. DAN MACFARLANE COMPANY'S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALERS Wholesale from SYME and CO., So/, A§mts. §S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. Brewers to His Majesty The King. LAGER BEER! PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the \3 SytiiC Co., Principal Dealers. Win r «ADg rt** 1 DAMSONS SOOTS FOR664 words
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