The Straits Times, 24 March 1908
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Title Section13 1908-03-24 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.607. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MABCH 24. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement256 1908-03-24 1 JUST ARRIVED II Om 12-16 h.p., 4 cylinders, 1908 Model, "BAYARD-CLEMENT," II Double Phaeton, side entrance, "Roi des Beiges," Model de Luxe Car, 7 -seated, painted red. CDCriCIPATiniI Pwßscd uteoi frame. 4 cylinder m»mc, 76 mm. bore, 120 ra.ni. Rtrokc. Mechanically op«ratod Ol Cull IUA I 1111 l nlrol, Double256 words
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Advertisement336 1908-03-24 1 ROBINSON Company. Cushions! A large selection of Frilled Cushions, Irish Band-Embroidered Frilled covered sateen and cretonne, filled Muslin Cushion Covers in Ecru aud clean cotton, size 20 by 20 inches. White desi 8 n fts "iMtertion. Sizes 20 by 20, 22 by 22. 21 hy 24 inches Price: $1.50. 51.75.336 words
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Article1534 1908-03-24 2 SUGGESTED ABOLITION OF THE CENSOR. Leading Playwrights at Home Office. In cha; n,ing!y <)iiiet, amicable. ai:d -.li^-iifi-od fashion, the furious battle whicb has l«en wa{.ed for so long over the theatrical Cu. -01 shi)'. reached the pbn<-o of practical politics at the Home Office, ou February Uj,1,534 words
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Advertisement276 1908-03-24 2 Moet Qhandon (The Champagne de Luxe) t999 >■ IMPORTERS Borneo Co., Ltd. AUSTRALIAN FLOUR IMPORTERS Borneo Co., Ltd. H. A 6 RAMS. HORSE REPOSITORY. 5, OKCiURD ItOAD. Wo liav», just Imaiti, ex S.i*. Glenlochy," ft English Hmmm KorMjs in splendid condition ani ready for aliuost immediate use. We have a!-<o276 words
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Advertisement150 1908-03-24 2 fHOSFERINE 1 M«4iM mm altm. I UMH.WHUH., J Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. NEAR ENTRANCE TO BORNEO WHAKF Telephone 1026. Sea stocks oi ail kinds of Frozen Meats, etc., can be deli. 1 vered to Shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads, on short notice. If Thawed Daily150 words
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Advertisement57 1908-03-24 2 "Some have meat and cannot eat," says a great poet. Such per«ous need Steams' Wive. It increases the appetite, enriches and purities the blood and 'puts the system into fine condition. People who need a thoroughly good tonic should take it. It is unequalled. > LAWN TEWMJ3 RACKET A small'oonsignmont57 words
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Advertisement325 1908-03-24 2 The Success of Brasier Cars. 1904. Gordon-Bennett Cup (Internal ffm 1905. Gordon-Bennett Cup (Inte mat.) First 1900. Grand Prix A.C.F. Internal. > Brasier alone had all hi* in-* placed. 1907. VerouaCup C.I F i rBf 1907. Lyon Sport Can (Hifl-cHmbUigj K»t 1907. Val-Snzon Cap (Ilill-climbiiig) I'i r <.; 1907. Lyou325 words
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Article857 1908-03-24 3 v CHINESE AMAZED AT LOVE STORIES OF DICKENS One of tbe most interesting features of the Westernisation of China isays the Shanghai correspondent of the Times) is the growing deniaud for translations of novels and light I literature. In 1904 there were books of this class in 1900857 words
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Advertisement394 1908-03-24 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST KEPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the System against Disease itfli i a a I aaH b\^w9 bm a. Aw j^^^v I.] V ,t-uDll»>t«! •mm 1»J«.) [MtHCt OW rnjlO tXTB«CT Or HEP J»M*'CA Pronounced by the HIGHEBT MEDICAL A JTHORITItS 1 Torpid Liver,394 words
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Advertisement140 1908-03-24 3 When mosquitoes begin to annoy, remember that simple means of protection against the V attacks of these and other i' insects- -the use of Cal vert's 20 Carbolic Soap. i Sold by local Chmitti and Morn. M«keri:P.c.Cßlv«rt*Co, Maocheator. J Enduid. 111 1 J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers. Jewellers. Opticians. REPAIRS PHOMITLY140 words
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Advertisement316 1908-03-24 3 ENO'S FRUIT SALT' A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY FOR All Functional Deiariwniruts of the Live-.. Temporary Conj?«-sTicn arising from Akobolic B«?verag-et., Erroi-s m Diet (Bating ov Utinkmg), Kiiiousaest, S5«-k Headache, Giddinea«, Vomitta?, Heartborn, Bonraan of the Stomnch, or Coonipation. It a Beftoahing "--J luvij.;ci-a:irg- Bewrego, ir.o: t Invaiuablu to Travellers, Bmigrants, Bailors,316 words
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Article648 1908-03-24 4 Shrine of Greatest Member of World's Oldest Family. A new goisli book buries this laconic paragraph imu'iiu it* 1 dt'f'criptious of the German port of T-iin^tau and of about fifty routes in the ShuiituD^ province of China: At TVhtie fu, on passports and cards presented to Duke648 words
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Article96 1908-03-24 4 r r.-.i. Kotors>— B> tht P. AO. U.s. Du\anha Aae March it, From China— By tU* VA O. ».s. Marmora <Ine Murch 85 ■■■■>. 17 N. O r,. Mtrob II -%•>, 20 B March 14 h'eb MM. March 18 Feb 87 P..tO Mar<ih M kUr,b N I).96 words
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Article805 1908-03-24 4 Xa»u\ port, probable date of arrival, ami name of Agents STEAMERS. Airlie, Sydney, Apl 84 Bonrtead Aiax, China. Apl 11 W. Mansfield Aloinons, Liverpool, Apl 1 \V. Mansfield Aroadia, Colombo, May 22 P. it O. Coy. Auetmhen, Marseilles, Apl 6; M. Maritime* Aynlhia, Calcutta, Apl Borneo Coy A.805 words
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Article136 1908-03-24 4 The numbers of foreigners now undergoing imprisonment in Japanese jails are given in a Japanese newspaper as follows British 7, Chinese 64, American 5, French 3, Russians 8, Koreans M, and German 1. It is remarkable that the Oerman cominanity contributes a total of one man only136 words
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Advertisement126 1908-03-24 4 VIOLENT METHODS are unnwes-iary to conquer th.it bitter enemy of civilization— RheumntiMn. All its forms, including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely and inexpensively by Little* Oriental Balm. Rub it in well and pUnty ot it— that's all th.it st.inds between you and perfect health and comfort. Nothing like126 words
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Advertisement736 1908-03-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATIOR CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through BUI* of Lading Issued for Chins Ooast, Persian Golf, Continental, and American Port*. S teamen will leave Singapore on or aboat MAIL LINE. Outward (for China). 1908 Devanha736 words
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Advertisement1235 1908-03-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. KANOEL AND SCHEEPVAART MY. "BANDJER." BANDJERMASIN. The Steamers ot this oompany maintain a regular serrioe between:— Singapore, Bourabays, Bandjermasin, Polo Laat. Balik Papan, Koetoi, with transhipment at Bandjermasin tor Samptt, Mandawai, Koemai, Kotta Wariogin, Djolal. The steamer* hava good aooomodaslon for tint and second olass paseengen. Tons Oar.1,235 words
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Advertisement739 1908-03-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. XXI. NORDDEUTSCNER LLOYD Imperial German Mall Lln«. The fast and well known mail nteamrrs tt this Company sail fortnighUy from Brom-.i Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sonthami< ton, Gibraltar. Oenoa, Naples, (oonneotioi ManeillM, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Por Baid, Boe>, Aden, Colombo, Penam. Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, ani)739 words
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Advertisement74 1908-03-24 4 CHAMBERLAIN S COLIC. CHOLERA ANO DIARRHOEA REMEDY. This medicine is well known for ite prompt curuH of bowel complaint, which is always more or less prevalent at this season of the year. An attack of diarrhoea 1* liable to come on without warning, and if a bottle of CUamborlain's Colic,74 words
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Article1144 1908-03-24 5 i M.m tlm ln-i.l:iix tha Ivlluwidk nbbraviatiunn ara js«il -»tr.— atoitinar <h. *liip; l<q.— baruua; ach.— .ohoonar: Yet.— Yitcht; «.:ru. -<;nif»ar G'bt.—<»»nl»..*t; Tor.— Torpido Hy. -llnr«a-pow«r Brit.— ltnti.il) U. K. -roite.l SUIm Feb.— Franch Oar. liorm.Lu Out.— Dutch Ital.— luili;iu Span.— Npaniaii; iar. o.c— <im«ral carzo; d.p.—1,144 words
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Article494 1908-03-24 5 Passengers Outirtrd. Per P. and O. Nlt-uuiur Mongolia, connecting with the steamer Divunlia at Colombo. From London, Fob. "JS. due Mm 17 Mil C. Emerson, Mr. Hacobiau, Mr. Stephens. Mrs. Koigwiu, Mr. Bosanquet, Mr. L. Tait, Mr. W. R. T. lirock, Mr. J. A. Hamilton. Mrs. Penney.494 words
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Article71 1908-03-24 5 FCB I'™ BICAJSEI 1 Tnaouow Pontiauak, Bini:awang VaLntyn 7am Muntokaud PalembaDy Ban Yong Sotf 11 ».n^. Rbaya, Bjennasain, etc. S.irie Lom-j 11a.m. Sabak and Djambie Bruuwer 1 p.m. Muar aud Malacca 7/ainam 3p-i". Fenanj- aud Colombj StmvUXw Ipji Telok Anson ia ports iTinJa 3 p.m. Bangkok .:injjfort <i71 words
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Advertisement715 1908-03-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tue steamers of this Company maintain a regular direct service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Aruoy, Cheloo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yaugtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, Ac, Ao. Steamers Tons Commander Kotrano 4,895715 words
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Advertisement517 1908-03-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. NOTICE. The Company's Mail Steamer Marmora, 10,909 TONS. Captain O. 11. 0. Wcstuu, I n.i:., will be despatched from Singapore for Pouang, Colombo, Bombay, MVRSKILr.ES and LONDON, at ;i p.m.. ou THURSDAY, MARCH 26. For Freight and Passage, apply to H. W.517 words
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Advertisement699 1908-03-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbe Companioß' steamers are dospatohed Irons Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China Mid Japan overy woek, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp Bvcrv fortnight and for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly. One ontward699 words
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Advertisement554 1908-03-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO F.OROPE VIA OHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED STATES. Roato from Hougkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, R.M.6. "Em-Kriwor Ikdi*" Twin-screw atoaR.M.K. "Kmpk"kh t.r .lafan" men, 3,000 tono, R.M554 words
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Advertisement273 1908-03-24 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Mcli 28— At 3, Gilstead Road, valuable household furniture, at 2 p.m 31 At Sale-room, {rue-hold building laud at Pasir Panjang, at 2-30 p.m. H. 1.. Coghlan and Co. Moh 25— At 5, Raffles Pl&ce, De Dion Boaton Motor Car, at noon. fj At Sale-room,273 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1908-03-24 5 DAY BY UAY Tuesday, March 24. High Water. Ml p.m. Licensing Justices. 2-30 p.m. Rnyal Asiatic Society. 5 p.m. Hockey. B.U.C. v. R.O.A. 8. C. tennis tournament. Alhambra Cinematograph Show. 7-30. Japanese Cinematograph. 7-30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. High Water. 2-21 a.m. 311 p.m. Aununciatiou. Lady Day. Legislative Council. Ml96 words
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Obituary49 1908-03-24 6 Ahocs —On March 23, at No. 8, Queen Street Singapore. Louis Claude, the beloved son of ■fu "H- N- Aa 8 u9 > •X** 1 y<»rand 4 months, iuneral at 5 p.m. to-day Balubd-Od March 12, at the Viotoria Nuriting Home, at Shanghai, James Adams Ballard, aged 61 years.49 words
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703 1908-03-24 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. Tfao announcement made by Renter that an Italian company is establishing powerful wireless telegraph stations on the coast of Arabia is not without interest to the Strait* Settlement*. If the project is carried out, it will bring India within the sphere703 words
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Article150 1908-03-24 6 M. Beau's departure from Indo-Chiua, where be has filled the Governor- General ship for six years, has raised anew the Yunnan Railway question which has now reached a critical stage. That railway was a favourite scheme of M. Doumer, M. Bean's predecessor. M. Doumer aimed at establishing French domination in150 words
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Article221 1908-03-24 6 feeling would run ao high in Yunnan ibel/ as to mar his plans completely. It never strook him that among Chinese high and low there would be a dead set against foreign railway enterprise in their country. Under these circumstances, the Yunnan Railway affair has reached an interesting stage. The221 words
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Article13 1908-03-24 6 The foundations of the new Church at Kuala Kangsar are now being laid.13 words
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Article14 1908-03-24 6 Mr. Harry Thaw received hundreds of letters of congratulation upon being pronounced a lunatic.14 words
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Article21 1908-03-24 6 Three Malay lads have been arrested on a charge of theft of gold bracelets, valued at *36, from another Malay lad.21 words
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Article20 1908-03-24 6 We understand, says the Malay Mail, that Sungei Koro Estate, Kuala Selangor, is in process of conversion into a syndicate.20 words
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Article24 1908-03-24 6 From July next, milk vendors in Selangor will have to nse a special can which will keep dust out and make adulteration more difficult24 words
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Article25 1908-03-24 6 The Kuala Kangsar railway station is being extended, and stops have been taken to clear away the stalis which crowded the street near the bazaar.25 words
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Article25 1908-03-24 6 America's formal reply to Japan with re. gard to the emigrant question was received in Tokio on the 13th instant, and ensures a satisfactory settlement25 words
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Article30 1908-03-24 6 Owing to tho illness of Mr. R. G. Van Somcreu, the general cause which was to have been heard by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, to-day, has had to be postponed.30 words
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Article30 1908-03-24 6 The Governor of Yunnan has wired to Peking to say that a British Company desires a concession for joint working of a railway iv unnan and has asked for instructions.30 words
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Article30 1908-03-24 6 K°.' J^ KU^ I>l U tt m P ur contemporary hears rhat the Negri S«mbilan Government has sanctioned the erection this year of Malay Mosques at Labu and Senaling (Kuala30 words
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Article31 1908-03-24 6 A fire in Manila,- on the 11th instant destroyed 335 houses. The total loss was over #*****0 (Mex.). The insurance was trilling. Most of the houses were of the cheapest construction.31 words
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Article40 1908-03-24 6 Money was placed with the Chinese at Hongkong, on the 13th instant, at the rate ot 12 to 18 cents per »1,000 per day, while the rate of interest on loans (short calls) is 18 cents per »1,000 per day.40 words
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Article36 1908-03-24 6 Cattle murrain is raging terribly in the district of Banyuwangie, in Java, where it is spreading rapidly. The herds there, esti mated at about 6.600 head, are dying off at the rate of sixtyfonr a day.36 words
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Article35 1908-03-24 6 •Three small-pox victims have presented themselves at the hospital for treatment and refuse to give their addresses. Two of them are Tamils and one Chinese. They all have tho disease in a very mild form.35 words
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Article35 1908-03-24 6 An investigation into the cause of the fire in the Collingwood school, at Cleveland Ohio, has developed the fact that it was of incendiary origin. The death-roll has now reached 180. The injured number 5035 words
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Article32 1908-03-24 6 From Madras, the R.I.M.S. Northbrook Commander A. W. McArthur, arrived, yostorday afternoou, en route to Takn via Hongkong, with 972 officers and men. She proceeded on her way further East, this morning.32 words
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Article37 1908-03-24 6 W. E. Parsons, consulting architect to the Philippine Commission, has prepared plans for the new capitol for the Philippine Islands which are now on exhibition. The cost of the construction is estimated at 8 000 000 j/mm.37 words
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Article39 1908-03-24 6 A Gn 4 Central Express toppled over an embankment at Wembley on the evening of the 14th instant. Over a hundred passenger climbed out of the windows, and a few were cut and bruised, but sustained no other injuries.39 words
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Article38 1908-03-24 6 Tan Swee, oonvicted of possession of illicit chandu dross, at No. 218, Kampong Bahru Road, was fined #100 by the Second Magis trate, Mr. C. F. J. Greea, or, in default, sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment, yesterday.38 words
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Article45 1908-03-24 6 A site for a sanatorium has beet secured at Koh Lak on the coast of Siam by the American Presbyterian Mission. It is said the site ta ideal, and that the East Asiatic Company's boats can enter the bay with safety all the year round.45 words
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Article44 1908-03-24 6 From the first of the coining month, the school hoars at the Raffles Institution are to be changed. The school will begin at 7.45 a.m and continue, with raorely a fifteen-minuU. intermission, till one o'clock. It is said that other schools will follow suit44 words
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Article45 1908-03-24 6 A Chinaman was knocked down by a carriage belonging to Mr. Van Riebeck, ia front of the Orchard Road Police Station, yesterday, and his leg was broken. The syce was driving. Inspector Wilson rendered first aid and the injured man was removed to the hospital.45 words
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Article50 1908-03-24 6 Ten more Hong Wah ricksha coolies have been arrested in Ban San Street, the charge against them being rioting. The affair is believed to be connected with the trouble outside the Hotel de l'Europe between two clans of pullers. The ca9e was mentioned to the Second Magistrate, yesterday, and postponed.50 words
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Article69 1908-03-24 6 It is stated that Koala Lumpur is shortly to have a weekly newspaper devoted to rubber generally, and there is some talk of ■till yet another journalistic venture being started. There will thus be two dailies and two weeklies issued in the Federal Capital. This sign of the times is69 words
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Article603 1908-03-24 6 Dr. Thornley of Kuala Lumpur, Irft Penang on Saturday for Home. Mr. J. E. Bishop, A-.tinj; Assistant District Officer, Jolnbu, goes on loave thin wr*U. Mr. W. F. Lloyd, Conservator of Forests Siam, returned to Bangkok the other day. Mr. J. P. Harper, Chief of Revenue Survey,603 words
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Article27 1908-03-24 6 On the prosecution of Mr. T. O. Mityhow, a Chinese baker was fined $15 by the Senior Magistrate, this morning, for using his bakery as a bedroom.27 words
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Article35 1908-03-24 6 A Hylain has been arrested on a charge of theft of £5 from Mr. A. Cross, at the Hotel de l'Europe. The ca<m was mentioned to tbn Third Magistrate, this morning, and adjourned till Thursday.35 words
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Article47 1908-03-24 6 The vexed ijnestion of wator Rupply at Kuala Lumpur is at last being attended to. Work in connection with a now reservoir at Weld's Hill has already commenced,' a road being opened and tho jangle clearod. It in oxpectod that it will be completed within three years.47 words
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Article63 1908-03-24 6 The police made a successful raid on a a of gamblers at No. 101 Bnkit-Timah. last night, arresting nine Chinos* wiio were fiuod iH each by the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Oreen, this morning One of the accused was also charged with obstructing European Constable Nicol by attempting63 words
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Advertisement198 1908-03-24 6 Due de Montebello CHAMPAGNE MAXIMUM SEC. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co., SOLE AGENTS for THE STRAITS, F.M.S.. HONGKONG AND CHINA. Expected Shortly. One 16 26 h.p., FourCylinder ARROL- JOHNSTON CAR. Fitted with Tonneau Body. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, Agent*. ii J. Travers Sons, Ltd. sole 7 D'Almeida Street. AGENTS for 5 GENERAL198 words
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Advertisement294 1908-03-24 6 To-Night ALHAMBRA RRACH ROAD. POSITIVES THE LAST NIGHT OF Abdala, COMEDIENNE EXGENTRIQUE. Funeral of Dom Carlos, King of Portugal. In China: Heng-Chou-Fu, etc., etc. L. F. WILLIS, Manager. CONVEYANCINGZCLERK WANTED. WANTED, Trustworthy and Experienced Conveyancing Clerk. APFLY in person, with testimonials, to Messbs. BRADOELL BROTHERS, %l. Raffles Place. B29 BOOK-KEEPER294 words
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Article173 1908-03-24 7 DOUBLING THE SIBERIAN LINE IN FIVE YEARS. Searching Enquiry into Condition of the Army. [R»ut*r's Tiuoraxl London, March M. The l:n-s!an Minister of Finance, in a speech to the Bud^i Committee of the Duma, urged the pressing political necessity of a second Trans-Siberian line and an Amur Railway.173 words
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Article58 1908-03-24 7 The Board of Trade's Proposal to Purchase the Docks. [B»er»R'f> Tklkuram! London, March 24. The Directors ot tiio London hdu East and Wo»t India Docks recommend the acceptance of the offer of the Board of Trade to purchase the docks as part of the Board's Port of58 words
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49 1908-03-24 7 WIRELESS TELEGRAPH. Italian Enterprise May Give India a Service. lim rcK i TlLlilßAM] LoDdon, March 24. An Italian Arm has decided to establish powerful wireless telegraph stations on the Benadir Coast of Arabia. The chief Htatioo will be at Mogadoro, which may even be able to communicate with India.49 words
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30 1908-03-24 7 IRyriFF's Trlkciram Loudon, March 24. Oreecr lias applied formally to the Porte to MDction the linkiug of the railway between Larisaa aad Salnnika.30 words
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51 1908-03-24 7 I Das Ostabiatisch* Lloto Teuorax j Berlin, March 28. It is reported at St. Petersburg that a new fortified Chinese city is being established at the junction of the Sungari and Amur Rivers, with the object of becoming a commnrcial rival to Vladivostok and51 words
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51 1908-03-24 7 [I>iß 0,-ta-htiso ,-ta-htis he Lloyd Telbqrah] Berlin, March 28. M. Faliicres, President of the French Republic, will st iv in Lomlon {or four days Aariag his visit in May next. The President will reside in St. Jjmes's Palace, and will pay a visit to Windsor51 words
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Article33 1908-03-24 7 [Di« OsTisuTiscHi Lloyd Tilborah] Berlin, March 28. The French Government has invited the L'uited States battleship fleet to visit Cherbourg. Visits to other European ports are considered possible.33 words
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Article34 1908-03-24 7 [Ob* Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblboram] Berlin, March 23. Oeuoral Firrain and other revolutionists, who participated in a rising in Haiti in January ia^t, have boon embarked on a French Rleamer for St. Thomas.34 words
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Article25 1908-03-24 7 [Dbb Outasutucbi Llotd Tclbobaml Korlin, March 23. The British Premier, Sir Henry Camp-bell-Baonermau, is now in a serious condition. RnSeriiig from dropsy.25 words
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Article22 1908-03-24 7 I Da* O?TIM4TI«CHH LI<)VD TILBORAMj Berlio, March 28. Governor Orodtkow has been rpcalled from TuikesUa on account of ill-health.22 words
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Article647 1908-03-24 7 Thirteen Coolies Imprisoned foi Intimidation. Thirteen Heng Wah ricksha coolies charged with criminal intimidation in front of the Hotel de l'Europe, appealed before the Tliird Magistrate, Mr. E. E. C'olman, yesterday afternoon. InHiv>ctor Hart, who prosecuted, said that th«> accused ousted eight Hock Chia pullers from the647 words
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Article77 1908-03-24 7 A drunken Sikh put his fist tbcongb a plate glass window, valued at 880, in the town shop of Mossrs. Howarth Erskine and Company, Limited, in Battery Road, on Sunday night. When he appeared before the Third Magistrate, next morning, he said that he was still intoxicated.77 words
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Article158 1908-03-24 7 Sanitary Inspector Plunkett and bis family were staying with friends, cm Saturday night, and a former servant of theirs took advantage of their absence to eater the house, No. 10 Burmah Road, through a trap door, and remove clothing, silverware and jewellery, valued at over158 words
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Article158 1908-03-24 7 Chnng Ah Fung appearod before tbe Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman. yesterday, on a charge of giving false information to SubInspector Kiui'Swee of an alleged counterfeiting outfit in a shop at No. 497, North Bridge Road. Accused said that he was a ohoomaker. A coolie employed158 words
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Article460 1908-03-24 7 EXPECTED EXCESS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. Big Balance in Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lipis, March 10. A nynopsis of the Federal and four States' Estimates for 1908 bus just been issued, and deals largely in million* of dollars. The total revenue if) estimated460 words
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Article307 1908-03-24 7 Fatal Accident Alongside the Hong Moh. Acting Inspector MacNaraara prosecuted a Chinese tougkang man beforo the Second Magistrate, ttiin morning, on a charge of causing death by a rash act. The mattt'r wax taken as a preliminary enquiry. Mr. T. Dudley ParsouH appeared for the accused, and307 words
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Article68 1908-03-24 7 Inspector Francis, of the Jinricksha Department, prosecut*" 1 Hung Wah ricksha puller before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colnian, this morning, on, a charge of abetment of atwault and offering him an illegal grr.uficatiun of $5 a month, if permitted to use the. Hotel de l'Bnrope68 words
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Article77 1908-03-24 7 The other day, the turn-table at the Tai, ping Railway Station broke down, locking into the shed four engines and throwing the whole of the traffic into disorder. Passengers bound for Penang by the early train did not arrive at their destination until several hours77 words
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Article814 1908-03-24 7 A PRIVILEGE OF THE LADY PLAYERS. Business at the Annual Meeting. It was but a small percentage of member* of the Singapore Oolf Club that leaneii over the rails of the Club-house, yesterday afternoon, watching a polo cbuckir prior to thn annual meeting of the Club. Shortly814 words
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Article134 1908-03-24 7 Atbougb leopards are common enough in uuuy parts of Siam, it is bnt rarely that they ire heard of attacking the human species. Still this occasionally happens. The other day, a little girl aged 12, the laughter of a small cultivator living about hree miles from134 words
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Article53 1908-03-24 7 It is stated officially that Commander Phra Vieharn, accompanied by four other naval officer* left Bangkok recently for Japan, bo inspect the torpedo destroyers that are being bailt for Biam in that country. It is expected that they will bring one of the Teasels to Bangkok53 words
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Article287 1908-03-24 7 Disaster While Loading Cargo at Muar Wharf. The flmall coasting steamer Sri .Muar, 123 tons, plying between Siugapore, Malacca and Muar, Hank at the wharf at Muar, shortly before noon, yesterday. A telegram was received in Singapore from Hee Bee, the agents of the steamer, yesterday liitornoon,287 words
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Article519 1908-03-24 7 Beta's Letter. Commented upon by a Perak Newspaper. Commenting on Reta's letter to tlio Straits Times in reference to the suyyo-ited appointment of a British Agent in .lohore, the Perak Pioneer observes that the communication is i remarkable and significant indication of the growing anxiety in519 words
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Article228 1908-03-24 7 Whether or not the articled we have been writing of late on public spirit are bearing fruit early it is impossible tt> -ay. n-m irks the China Mail, of the 14th instant, bat certainly two magnificent offers have come oat within a week to assist two228 words
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Article51 1908-03-24 7 Ohana, a Japanese woman, pleaded guilty, xsforethe Second Magistrate, Mr C. i. J. 3reen, this morning, to attempting suicide ay catting her throat with a razor, at No. 9a, Liorong Pantu on February 21. She explained that she was out of her senses at the time, liua was cautioned and51 words
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Article131 1908-03-24 7 JAPANESE STEAMER SUNK IN COLLISION. Two Hundred and Seventy Lives Lost. [Rcutkr's Tbleoramj London, March 24. Renter's correspondent at Tokio telegraphs that the Japanese coaiting steamer M it.su Maru has been sunk iv collision off the northern port o( Hakodate. The captain and forty-three members of the crew131 words
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Article329 1908-03-24 7 Civil Service Pension to Dr. Hall Edwards. [RauTM's Tilioram] London, March 21. A Civil Service pension of 120 guineas haa *en granted to Dr. Hall Edwards, of Birmingham, who has lost one arm and is in ianger of losing the other through constantly inducting Roentgen rays operations.329 words
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27 1908-03-24 7 IKhi'tkk'h Tklk.ikam Lonilun, Mnroli 24. Rein(oroem»ut* for tlio French lroops_oon>iuue So arrive at Casablanca. Several of the interior Wbea are noKotiainn fur .submiHHion.27 words
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Article25 1908-03-24 7 KKL TKK- 'Im.Kilhtv Luudon, March 24. A wharf strike at Sydney threatens to ;xtcnd to the whole of the Australian porU.25 words
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Article197 1908-03-24 7 Way was impossible yesterday on the Esplanade, in connection with tlio S.C.C. Lawn Tennis tournament. To day's play is ixad as follows: Championship. Nunnely v. Kent. B Class Sinolis. a. C. Hmjm v. Scott. C Class Sinoi.es. J. O. Davies v. Cheek. Profession Pairs, Final. Law ll.—197 words
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Advertisement28 1908-03-24 7 Mr. Ho Yang Pom? has caused the arrest of a manager of a shop owned by him, the charge rxinu criminal breach f trust in respect of »620.28 words
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Article1444 1908-03-24 8 MR. McKfiNNAS EDUCATION BILL BEFORE PARLIAMENT Last Bulwark Sgainst Secular Instruction. I- 1." i i iii: iir, CoMßßPonmrr.i L.mdon. February >' The Kd. nation 1101, iiitriHl,,ci-,l by Mr. McKn—i, appear* to Ik Urn bat bulwark agaiaat neaia* eduaattM ia Urn cata-aJM schools. Tin: l'as-.ivc RmUm have slowly,1,444 words
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Article535 1908-03-24 8 Emarkable I'light of European Population. iriug bwa Madias, on the Uth iusUnt. iirospouiknt says ews has reached MadfM of an alarming in thu Tiunevelly district, yesterday moon. The outbreak is attributed to Mm >t cau.-id by tlie recent strike at the luiicoiiu Loral -Mills un.l the535 words
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Article75 1908-03-24 8 tmv uafiTcujaKe reporti ab»t t& conduct I of Chuitic studeati. vho are no«Mna tbcr e4.ucat.ca ia Europe. AMom -*iiieuha\cl i-Orfie-1 tie Toreign Aiau-« fcoard show that tliebo students usually fall into three bad habile. They lwvc a axtd idea that freedom can only be becurcd for CbiDa by I overtbiowiug75 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article73 1908-03-24 8 Don't Slog." The Australian HtMn arc still t'etUnn fun out of the test matches. Iv the fourth maU-h at Melbourne. Armstrong, when making liis century in four hours and ahalf, had not scored for ucarly a quarter of an hour. Then ho opened his shoukleis and -patted the ball73 words
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Article128 1908-03-24 8 >(. inline Championship. Tlic world's seulliny ohQHfiMHWp took place at Waiif>auui, Now Zealand, on hcbrnary J">, between W, Webb an. l J{ Tressider. TUc weather wrm calm, and there was a yrcat crowd present. There was uot I npplf on the water. TUo men were level for half a128 words
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Article135 1908-03-24 8 Singapore <iolf Club. Tlic sccoud couii>clitiuu lvi tin: L'utuiii; Cup was playi.J [or ou Saturday aud Suud;iy, ami resulltxl in a win for Jlr. I". C. Kcau uilb th<! net scoiv oi 7N, Mr. Lean, therefore, holds the Cup for tho month. The followiii" were tlie Inst .scores Imuded135 words
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Article149 1908-03-24 8 Cricket and Football. Our Ipoh correspondent writing on the Slat instant -ay We have had the unusual sitflit of a team captained by a Chinese gentleman beating the local Club. .Mr. Chong Ah Ming's XI compiled 84 for 4 wickets, in reply to the 81 of Ipoh.149 words
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Article171 1908-03-24 8 Bangkok (iun Club. The Bangkok Gun Club opened their season on the 15th inst., at Sapatooin, when a good number of members turned out for the various sweeps. The first five bird sweep resulted in Lennox, Haggart and Ljczauuay ticiug for tirst place with 7 in 10. Ilaggart171 words
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Article233 1908-03-24 8 Selangor Club's Competition. The tiual round iv the Polo Competition for Mrs. bpoouor's Cups took place at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday iv beautiful weather The Keds beat the Whites" by goals to" Atturwardx, Mrs. Spoonur handed four cups to the members of the winning team. Captain Urahaui, the hou.233 words
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Article28 1908-03-24 8 sucli lieavy rains fell 10 Celebes, tlii» Booth tliat, at some placet,, tu£eountry was looded, Uic wattr readiing T»o abo^ the wight of. map. x i)nU± oflwtx wiiokd28 words
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Advertisement667 1908-03-24 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND LOD6IN6. MRS. HASTEN will be prepared le receive Bjtrdera at CAMBO HOUSE from April 1. OFFICES OR 6000WN TO LET. To let, from April 1, Nu. 55, Robinson Road, suitable fur offices or godown. Apply to S S. Nathan, 13. Change Alley. i «24 LAUNCH FOR667 words
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Advertisement368 1908-03-24 8 JOHN LITTLE CO.'S Hnnual Gash Clearance SALE IB Commences Monday, April 6. TO-NIGHT! SEE HOW THE WORLD WAGS FROM 7-30 P.M. ALHAMBRA. VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT SOPHIA ISOAD FOR SALE BY AUCTION. At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan A Co.'s Salerooms, I Monday, March 30, at 2.30 p.m. Valuable Freehold Laud,368 words
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Advertisement125 1908-03-24 8 CHE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE. UK, la the Supreme Coi-kt or tub Hi i:.Mrs Settlements. SETTLEMENT OK SINGAI'ORE. 11l Bankruptcy. No. 33 of 1907. {I) Ong Kirn Tye. Receiving Order made, September 19 1907 Date of Order for Summary Adminißtratiou ktarcb 21, 1903. Date of Adjudication, September 19, l»07 Date and place125 words
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Article401 1908-03-24 9 >aye of I form* ion I raomoar Capital B«b«>rib»d of Issue Paid Shares Yaloa op to Uninned Company QOOT4TIO!I!> 1906 1300,000 WOO.OOO 1907 9800,000 9196,000 1901 1800,000 9800,000 1908 £400,000 £860.000 1907 $400,000 1375.000 1901 I £60,000 £60,000 1906 £100,000 £100.000 1906 I 9150.000 9W.000 1906 £190.000 £IW,OOO 1906401 words
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Article395 1908-03-24 9 I 10,000 Anglo Malay Bobber Go., Ltd. (tall; paid; i, (oonirtb.' Baljpwnte Robber Eftate Ltd. (foliy paid. I B4la Cave* Rubber Co. Ltd. (f.p) (sonirib £3 17 6 £3 10.0 120 00 £6U.0 £4*B «4 13 6 •'.OOO £6 5 0 £600 *."-> 11 6 £3 1 3 £15395 words
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Article208 1908-03-24 9 1894 H5.577.10.0 1808 IWS.OOC 166S 1815.*****0 1908 I M,400,000 i«m n.000.000 1901 I •54.000 MM I •374,000 1908 i »«HOOC 1891 ISO.OOO 1938 «750,000 19 4 1160.000 1884 9900,000 1890 I 9300.00 IHB7 03, 000, 000 1904 140,000 44.MM »Ji.«.000 •18.000.01)0 M,*00,000 •1.000,000 •84.000 t876,000 7,688 4400 IS ,000208 words
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Article269 1908-03-24 9 SmaAPOBa, March 28, 1906. DEBENTURES. Howarth Enkioa 6% WOO.OOO pram. Bitmj HargraavM t% ns.ooo 1% pram B'pora Electric Tnmways Co., Ltd. 5% SW.OOO nominal Singapore Manioipa! 6% 400.0X) 10% pram 6% 1,878 000 8% pram. 41% 1,600.000 6% pram 4% 603,900 t% dis nom. Strait* Engineering Byd., Ltd. 6%269 words
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Advertisement534 1908-03-24 9 INSURANCE GoaPMiEs^ MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE CO (EaTiBUSBXn A. D. 1844.) The undersigned, agents for the above oompany, are prepared to aooept Fire Risks at current rates. 691 BEHN, MEYER A Co., Ltd. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (RnuLFinr A. D. 1730.) The undersigned, agents for the above oom pany, are prepared534 words
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Advertisement222 1908-03-24 9 BOARD AND LODGING. Ilia :-Fomi Liaw, one or two Isisrsloas. n .00 Bf Uw Inch, Seal* ol Chart*. BOARD AND REBIOENCE. L»rge and Comfortable Rooms. Tennis Conrt Apply, Mr*, von Bargen, No. 8, Mount Elizabeth. 68 1 BOARD AND REBIOENCE. Large and Comfortable Rooms. Tennis Conrt. Apply, Mrs. von Bargen,222 words
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Advertisement174 1908-03-24 9 ALBERT L A. DALEY Undertaker A Tomb Builder ISO Middle Rood. Bob A«eot for Messrs. Dottridge Brothers, Ltd., London, o 2188 Telephone No. 619. THREE TROPICAL BCOURGEB. DYSENTERY. FEVER AND ULCERS, With Prescriptions for Self Treatment and Rales for Prevention, Dr. r.AMBART, m.d.) (Fellow of the Tropical Society). In simple174 words
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Advertisement220 1908-03-24 9 Pohoomull Bros. WE HISH STREET. SILK MERCHANT" Dealers in High-class Indian, Chinese and Japanese Silk, Curios and Silverware of every description, Brassware, etc. CHAR6EB VERY MODERATE. INSPECTION KINDLY 80LIC1TED Kame Co. 23, High Street. FINE ART JAPANESE CURIOS. Just Arrived JAPANESE HAND-PAINTED PICTURES IN LACQUERED FRAMES Goods p&ckod carefully and220 words
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Advertisement545 1908-03-24 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid up Capital %\r, 000,000 REEERVE FUND Bterhnfi Reserve tIft.OOO.OOOi a»c nnn Silver Reserve 113,500,0001" uuu Reserve Liability of Proprietore I: 000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. Henry Keewick. Chairman. E. Ooetz, Esq. Deputy Chairman. QustavFriealand.Eeq. U. H. Medbnret, Esq. A. Fuchs, Esq.545 words
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Advertisement626 1908-03-24 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND GHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 1 1 Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of I £ttea:h £1,200,000 1 Reserve Fund £1,475.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor! ..£1,200,000 BAN KERB. Bank ot England. National Bank of Scotland. Tbe London City 4 Midland Bank, Ltd.626 words
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Advertisement1019 1908-03-24 10 Steamer in Peril. EXPERIENCE WITH FLOATING MINE AND TYPHOON. I American journals ooiasionally enliven j their columns with thrilling tales written by I imaginative contributors. The following, from a Xew York journal, dated Fobruary It), is original, if somewhat tall Captain Lars Anderson, of the Norwegian tramp steamer Kkluud, put1,019 words
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Advertisement579 1908-03-24 10 j SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE. \VcJne»Jay, March 25, at 2- JO p. tn. Freehold Land and House known as No. 10, Jalan Ampas, oijf Balottier r .ad, aria: 30,973 square feet. G. A. Fernandez and Co., 601 Auctioueers, etc. BY ORDER OF THE EXEfTTHIX OF THE ESTATE OF R.579 words
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Advertisement704 1908-03-24 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE. Messre. H. L. Cofiblan and Co. Are to bell by Auction a: :heir Sale-rooni9, On Monday, March 30, at 2.30 p.m., All that piws of Land estimated to oontaiu an area of B.OSO aq-jare feet, 99 years Leasehold, together with the House No. 42, New704 words
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Advertisement316 1908-03-24 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE. Wtdm -Jay, Mmrek ai tJO p.m. 1. 999 years Leasehold Lund and liouwknown ax No. 3J, Fraser Strcot, ar<>a: 1,820 square feet. QaM rent J La) per annum. 2. 999 years Leasehold Land :icJ House known as No. 20, Fraser Street, area: 1,'»39 souare feel.316 words
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Article846 1908-03-24 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. Dnrfaag DaOtoc race* :it Cairo on March 10. iv baaou of Mm Mm and Dmlmm of OoooMtfit, a car knocked down and killed a I'oli, email and two other MtMM and injured fourteen. During the yeai ly<j; Hstiri sroril KB .DM driving846 words
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Advertisement283 1908-03-24 11 MOTOR CARS. ARGYLLS Adams-Hewitts. CAKB ON (Dtl AT: show-room oVcH 2 ,:r,f (Two Poors from Cola Storage Depot). Dunlop Motor Tyres. "Non-Slips" (grooved) and "Ordinary" (plain) Stocked in all the principal sizes. Cat&:. v. iC3 and full particulars from SYME Co, The Name Dunlop Obi) Signifying unapproached Excellence in Tyre283 words
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Advertisement45 1908-03-24 11 1 1 kHi m: occurs in many forms and is produced by various causes. There are sick headache, bilious headache, nervous headaoho, etc. Steams' Headache Cure cures all. Write for New Catalogue OF HUMBER CARS. Latest Improvements I Reduction In Prices THE BORNEO CO., LTD.45 words
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Advertisement348 1908-03-24 11 JLocal Motor Car Agencies. flrrol-gphnston W MOTOR CARS and S mamut MOTOR LORRIES. Uc.NT HAL ENGINE WORKS. I 11OTOR CAR REPAIRB. All Motor Rfl TYRES VULCANIZED. Accessories. lfl ACCUMULATORS RECHARGED. j =j= PLATING. ENAMELLING. PAINTING, By Skilled Workmen. I LAMPS, COILS, JACKS, PUMPS, OIL, i motor spirit, etc Straits Gycle348 words
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Advertisement73 1908-03-24 11 THE STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE HAS JUBT INTACKKI* EX S.S. -NOA." ONE 35 HORSE POWER SILENT SUNBEAM CAR. fc't ahjJi be plcufH.il to j:ivc any Intending rorchastr a reed tri.n: 11. AUK.VMS. '0 LAWYERS. BANKERS. MERCHANTS, MINERS. PLANTERS. AND EVERYONE INTERESTED IN BRITISH MALAYA. A Year's Record. STRAITS BUDGET FOB 190773 words
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Advertisement554 1908-03-24 12 Scale of Cbaroes. PREPAID APVERTIBEMENTB.— MisoeI Uaecos Wants of Evorj Description, Houses, ft tod etc to let, ue tararted »t the following ■Ml— One Insertion 1.90 per inch. Two S.OO Three 190 BU 810 Mine c 40 Twelve 7.20 Twenty -lire 10.00 (Each sabeeqneni month |fi per Inoh.) Tbe above554 words
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Advertisement529 1908-03-24 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Eitu Poor Li dm, one or twoiarertionii, H.OU Byitbe inch, sw> Sc.de o! Char K «<>. OFFICES WANTED. Wanted, large Offioee near the Rquare. Entry July 1, next. Offers to K. O. X., c/o Strait* Times. C 446 CASHIER WANTED. Experienced Cashier wanted by the Union Insurance Society529 words
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Advertisement538 1908-03-24 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. &tre* Fear Linn, one or two Insertion!, (1.00 Vj the Inch, see He&le of Chara.ee. CHARGE OF CHILDREN WANTED. Lady'going borne, wishes to take charge of one or two children. For particulars, apply to P.. c/o Straits Timea. 529 STENOGRAPHER AND TYPIST WANTED, Wanted immediately. Stenographer and Typist-538 words
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Advertisement610 1908-03-24 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Rites:— Poor l.tnaa, on* or two Insertions, (1. By Urn inch, tat Seals of Charge*. FURNISHED HOUSE IN TANGLIN TO LET. For family or mess. Teunia, stabling, piano and linen. 15 minutes from town. G.L., c/o Straits Timea 496 HOUSE TO BE LET. Silverbank, 107,610 words
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Advertisement1208 1908-03-24 12 §S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. BAVI BEEN ArroIKTKD Brewers to His Maje3ty The King. LAGER BEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the \3 SytTIC Co.. I Principal Dealer*. i, v t( •"Hoi n**" Abcuta Miscellaneous NOTICES Kits* lit Month, «10 par inch. SnbMquent munths, tit. Fur aborter poriodj «M Scale ol1,208 words
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