The Straits Times, 20 January 1909
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Title Section13 1909-01-20 1 The STraits Times NO. 22.864. SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement130 1909-01-20 1 Raffles Hotel. GREAT MUSICAL ATTRACTION. The excellent band of tbe Imperial German Warship, Furet Bismarck will play daring and after dinner, ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 21. There will be a special Menu for the occasion, and the Stringed Instruments Band will play in the Dining Hall from 7 80 to 9130 words
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Advertisement31 1909-01-20 1 HARIMA HALL. Grand Cinematograph Nortli Bridge Road. NEW FILMS, 5.000 METRES, RECEIVED FROM GAUMONT CO.. LONDON. CHANGED ON EVERY TUESDAY ft FRIDAY. Best String Band. Cool House. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.31 words
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Advertisement385 1909-01-20 1 Victoria Memorial Hall. I'nder the Dintingnisbed Patronage and in the Presence nf HIB EXCELLENCY. BIR JOHN ANDERSON K.C.M.B. BY THE SINOAPOII CATHOLIC CLUB CHILDREN, "THE WISHING CAP," An Operetta in three Acts by W. Smyth-Cooper. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. MATINEE PERFORMANCE AT 5.80 P.M. Ketervi-d Scats for Adults 18.00 Children. »1.00385 words
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Advertisement328 1909-01-20 1 ROBINSON CO. I|,<#%|| Cricket C3&J Bats. N^3Toi£' REGISTERED WE CAN CONFIDENTLY SAY WE HOLD THE LAROEST STOCK OF CRICKET BATS IN THE STRUTS, AND ALL HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY SELECTED BY A FIRS T-CLASS CRICKETER FROM THE CELEBRATED FIIiMS OF JOHN WISDEX k CO., WARSOP .V SONS, E. J. RILEY AND328 words
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Article1292 1909-01-20 2 HIGHER PRICES EXPECTED TO RULE THIS YEAR. Advantages Offered by Chemistry Tho recent decline in tbe price of rubber in London, amounting to sd. per lb., is described by Messrs. Wilson, Smithett and Company, as a natural reaction after the late rapid me and due to a much1,292 words
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Article265 1909-01-20 2 Body Cut Ip and Placed in Gunny Bags. The Tavoy police reported today, says a KangocnwireoftheGthinst., the finding of the body of Mr. J. Kirwau, temporary upper subordinate of the Public Works Department, Tavoy District. Mr. Kirwan, who was superintending works in connection with bridges, on December 20.265 words
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Article25 1909-01-20 2 The word "tariff" originates from the name of a Moorish chief called Tariff, who held a port in Spain, aid levied tolls on passing vessels.25 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement435 1909-01-20 2 TJSE "Eagle" Cement For HIGH -CLASS WORK. BOPfIGO CO-, Ltfl-, Government. GENASCO Tropical Roofing. '2 Ply $1O per roll of 21G square fe t. 3 Ply $12 pec roll of 216 square feet. Complete with Nails. Caps anil Cement for fixing. "GENASCO" is prepared for THE TROPICS, is cheap, neat435 words
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Advertisement175 1909-01-20 2 I II BY ROYAI J^St APPOINTHEKT. Lrt TABLE DEUCACIE^S, jrfer..^, PICKLES. SOUPS, woßCfyrtKM.pt saocc |^»m_aL-*^TJ POTTED ME\T?S. I -icssigiy&lj^ MALT VINEGAR l^^s^EX SAI^AJD Oll^. Celebrated hg|g McROSSE &L Oilmen's Stores. j^^jmACKWBLL. The Weight of\ The Pyramids J seems piled upon the head of the unfortunate sufferer from a split- ting175 words
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Advertisement234 1909-01-20 2 DENTAL SUPPLIES. IstMMf Stock of C. Ash, Son* and Co 's Manufactures and American Goods. CHEONG BROS., DENTISTS, 25, South Bridge Hoad, Singapore, Guarantee high class work acd tbe latest iriipruvem-iita fnr European olieute. CHARGES MODERA. nK CHAPOTEAITS I ■Wphosphoolyceratel 9fcommtndtd tn Loss of Vitality and Power, v Nervous Debility,234 words
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Advertisement105 1909-01-20 2 SEEDS OF ROBUSTA COFFEE offered by the Coffee Estate BAJJELOK," at BAN.JOEWAXOIE, Java. IM ilol'a-s por pikul. •2328 Artie Tully, TIN UINIKG AND COMMISSION AGENT, 33, Raffles Place, Over Robinson Piano Ccmpauy. Artie Tully begs to inform his clients that he has opened a $10,000 BOOK on the forthcoming PENANG105 words
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Article1101 1909-01-20 3 TERMINATION OF A WORLD-WIDE ROMVNCE. Late Mrs. Astor's Magnificence It would seem that the novelette in Royal circlec. that has tilled so large a part in the public eye and ear of two lit uiispheres for so loDg a time, has come to a prosaic, but njt exactly1,101 words
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Article439 1909-01-20 3 No Higher Parliamentary Capacity Developed. I The ]irtilouiiu.incoof Mr. Balfour in debate bas been urn. marked than ever during the past Session. s;i>s the Times. His immediate lieutenants have maintained their position, without doing very much to advance it; but it is seriously to be regretted439 words
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Article204 1909-01-20 3 Counterpoise to Anarchy Circulated in India. Thousands of leaflets containing two appeals to the people of India, one in Bengali and tbe other in English, are being circulated among the public under the signature of Babu Mahendra Nath Lahiry, 8.L., of Howrah. The paper is entitled An All-Important204 words
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Article57 1909-01-20 3 For Municipal conservancy purposes, Singapore is divided into two districts with tbe Itiver as the line of demarcation. Tbe new conservancy scheme, under Inspector Colledgo, has been in operation for sometime in tbe Northern division and is working admirably. Tbe arrangement is now being introduced into tbe Southern division, Inspector57 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement679 1909-01-20 3 VAN HOUTEN S •'Stands tl _ti QaCTjam Alone. t^sH THE COCOA THE CHILDREN ENJOY. l. A KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. A Few Copies Left. IMPERIAL ENGLISH, MALAY CHINESE 1909 DIARY 1909 (Size: 12,' by 8 inches). ONE WEEK ON AN OPENING. PRICE: $1.25. SINGAPORE AND KRANJI RAILWAY. FROV AUGUBT 1.679 words
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Advertisement59 1909-01-20 3 "Gold that buys health can never be illspent" is another way of saying that Steams' Wine is richly worth every penny of its cost and inoru. Steams' Wine is a matchless tonic, blood builder and strength producer. Weak, emaciated women and children find that it works wonders for them. Overworktd59 words
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Advertisement367 1909-01-20 3 CHEAPEST and BEST. ISMAIL ARE NOW SHOWING A LAHGK VAKIKTV OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PKECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. The Federal Lire Assurance Company, or Canada. ESTABLISHED 1882. Head Office: HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA. Capital and Assets exceed 4,000,000 Gold Dollars. The Federal Life Assurance Co. is367 words
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Article827 1909-01-20 4 Namr, port, probable date of arrivtU, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS Achilles, Liverpool, Feb 4 W. Maneb'eld Alioaote, Barcelona, Feb 4 Barlow Atrlib, Sydney, Feb 23 Bonstead Ambria, Hamborg. Mar 1; Bebn Meyer Assaye, Colombo, Apl 9 P. 4 O. Coy Ayuthia, Bombay, Jan 29; Borneo Coy Aftyanax,827 words
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Article127 1909-01-20 4 FROM EUROPE By the B. I. steamer Thongwa, due Jan. 24. N.D.I, str. P. R. Luitpoid, due Jan. 94. M. M. steamer Ooeanien, due Jan. 26. FROM CHINA M. M. steamer Tonkin, due Jan. 25. Lien (Singapore u\ tea 10 8.1. )»o 14 M. M. )ec 18127 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement48 1909-01-20 4 LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH. Ii you have a cough, cure it. A cough is a Kymptom of more serious trouble. Chamkurlain's Cough Remedy is tbe best obtainable and you need have no hesitancy in using it as it contains nothing injurious. For sale by all DUpenaariet and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement684 1909-01-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills at Lsding Issned for Chin* Coast, Persian GuU, Continental, and American Ports. Stsaman will laavs Blngapore on or abou> MAIL LINE. (Outward for China) Britannia Jan 29684 words
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Advertisement703 1909-01-20 4 STEAMERS SAILINGOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM KAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewanU for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille) and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and703 words
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Advertisement505 1909-01-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP COMPANY. LIMITED. S.»TT.TVOS FROM STXOAPOBB TO FBDBRATBD MALAY STATBS PORTS AND PBNA.VO. vaMVj 1POH "HTE LEONG" "KINTA" "PENANO" "PERAK" "MALACCA" "SELANGOR" POH ANN •"OARLTLB" "LADY WELD" "SAPPHO" "SRI HELENE" "BAN WHATT HIN" MONDAYS for Malaooa, Port Diokaon, Port Swettenham and Teluk Anson, at 4 p.m.505 words
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Advertisement710 1909-01-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thea teamen of this Oompany maintain a regalar servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straite, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, nailing at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo710 words
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Advertisement795 1909-01-20 4 STEAMER SAIUNQB. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Usrraan Mall Line Ths fast aad well known mall stoam«r this Company sail fortnightly from Brem s Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southarn; toa, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonnectic v Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe »-r Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penan Singapore. Hongkong,795 words
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Article1270 1909-01-20 5 •••I My, MUKUaer «h. sljif. bq.--**iruu« t *"h.— •rl)«on«r; Vet.— Y».-ht Cm.— CrnUer Obt.— «J»n boat, Tm. TfWduj H.p.-Hnnwpoiijr Brlt.Bntlil.. U.M. -l'nn«<lStv.i«; Fch.-Kruucli; t»«r. Onin.i, liul.-Dntoh; ltal. 4Mi(a; ■hß.-%mM< fly. laia-wak i».r.— <*»nersl cargo: a. p. dtjrk nu-•ongt-r, 1.- Curort kin; W.-Whurt; T.P.D.— Tnuionn fSrDMk; K. !l1,270 words
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Article78 1909-01-20 5 Octwiu) B. I. Kin, The B. I. contract packet steamer Tbongwa, with the London, mail* of the Ist instant, left Negapatam at 7 a.m. on the 18th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on Sanday morning, the 34th instant. OCTWABD GIUUM MilL. The Imperial German78 words
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Article63 1909-01-20 5 Foi Pm Utumm Tim To MORROW Kaantan vi» ports AbboU/ord 10 a.m. Penang and Colombo Theseut 11 a.m. Penang and Madras, mails I f r Europe via Bombay TaTa P m I'enanK and Calcutta A'uf Sanp 8 pm. FAS^ng, K'goon, Calcntta Hharata 4 p.m. KaiHAT. Telok Ansoß via63 words
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Article107 1909-01-20 5 Clearances Juncary 19 Madeleine Ricbiners, Ocr »tr, Rangoon Romany, Brit sir, Kobe Nurd, Brit sir, Swatow [ndrawadi, Brit i>tr, Penan*;, Boston, N. fork Uencleucb, Brit etr, H'kong, Shanghai, Japan Nile, Brit str, Antwerp via ports Moyori Mam *Jap str, Hongkong and Japan Atnherst, Brit str, Pontianak 30 Lightning, Brit str,107 words
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96 1909-01-20 5 Wharves at which Vessel* arc Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Run Weiu Babih— NewOrlean«,Boltan,Benoa. East W. Section 1 Natmn, Tan. SicntM No. 1 (Shurb Whabtl— Nil. Sacnoa 4— Chun SaDg. Bharata. 8— Islander. 4 Clan Camming. B— Ceylon Matu. t Minilya, v 7—96 words
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Article133 1909-01-20 5 Revenge Because the God was Deaf to Detoiee. A painful sensation lim been created throughout the Tinoevelly District by a daotardly act of sacrilege which was perpetrated at tl»' famous seaside nhrine of Sri Stibraiuanya, at Tiri.cliondur. Some person or persons effected an entrancointo the boly of133 words
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Article518 1909-01-20 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. B: N.D.L. steamer Hriuz Regent Luitpold, January 2a.— Mrs. Waldmana, Mrs. itunfc, Mrs Baronin E. von Grie«h< im, Mr. Fritz Hunlliintl, Mr. Alfred Sohot Or. and Mrs. K. Boehman, Mr. W. 1U Heuren and family, Per P. and U. steamer China, connecting518 words
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Article221 1909-01-20 5 The following appointments were D by Mr. H. G. Watsou, tlio K. deral Secr^H at Kuala Lumpur, on the 12th instant.^H Mr. E. L. Urockiuan. C.M.G.. '^^^H Resident, Pahang. Mr. R.O. Watson, t« be Fklpcf^B Mr. F. H. lUtl.l. U-y to be I; Ol^H Kuantan. Mr. K t'richton.221 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement527 1909-01-20 5 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.LTE A r*Kilar FORTNIGHTLY Mrrtoe M mala lamed between Japan and Europe by tbi following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mall Contract with the Imperial Japan cm Oorernment, specially designed tor the Company'! European Servioe, lighted through oat ny Electricity, provided with sxoellenl aooommodatioo for527 words
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Advertisement427 1909-01-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. Thi steamers of this Company maintain regular direct service between CalontU, Strait*, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Bwatow, Amoy, Ghefoo, Tientsin, Newobwang, Yangtsse Port*, Formosa, the Pbilippinea, Ac. Ac. Steamers Torn Commander Kctsiho 4,898 R.427 words
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Advertisement471 1909-01-20 5 STEAMER MlUHfig. cTfr. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line faX NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUKOPE VIA CHINA JAPAN. CANADA n« tb* UNITED STATES. Rome from Hongkong, Ha Shanghai. Nagasaki. (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobo, "Yokohama. Victoria and Vaneonver R M.R. "Ei»b«)h of ludu" Twin-screw stea RM.B. "EniwiorJiru' 1 V471 words
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Advertisement142 1909-01-20 5 AUCTION SALES. Mowed and Co. Jan. 26.— At saleroom, The Caledonian Hotel, at 2.80 p.m. Jan. 26.— At saleroom, freehold residential property. Maisonette, Tanglin, at 2.80 p.m. Feb. I.— At East Reclamation Ground. Tanjong Pagar, Charred .larrali Timber, at 2.30 p.m. H. L. Cnghlan and Co. Jan. 20.— At Mt.142 words
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Advertisement35 1909-01-20 5 GET A BOTTLE TO-DAY. m Onard tbe health of your family by kcepin^H at hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Cot^H Remedy. It has no equal for cougliH, and croop. Fur sale by all Dispenuahe^H Dealers.35 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous166 1909-01-20 5 DAY BT DAY Wednesday, January jo. HiKli Water, 10. 0 p.m. Annual Meeting Sporting Club, 5.16 p.m. Alhambra Cincm»to^r»ph. Japanese Cinematograh. Harima Cinematograph. Marlboroogb Cinematograph. Oaiety Cinematograph. Thursday, January si. High Water, 9 17 a.m. 11.2 p.m. B I. homeward mail closes, 8 p.m. Friday, January n. High Water, 10.5166 words
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Miscellaneous29 1909-01-20 5 WEATHER TELEORAM. Hongkong, January 30, 10 a m. Barometer M.M Dlreotlon of Wmd W.N.W. Ferae of Wind 1 Hsz. Temp in Shade 61 Manila 763 oalm 0 28 2429 words
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1125 1909-01-20 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20. Whethor Mr. Theodore Roosevelt be a gargoyle, a pigmy, and the descendant <<( I'utcli tradesman, a- a oertain fluffy, tjnyued Congressman has been saying, is really of no consequence whatever. What w.i know of him in a quite positive sense i-1,125 words
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Article17 1909-01-20 6 There will be no issue of the Straits Times on Friday. 22nd instant Chinese New Year's day.17 words
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Article17 1909-01-20 6 A cargo of copra arrived from the Natunas and Anambas, yesterday afternoon, by the local steamer Banka.17 words
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Article20 1909-01-20 6 The Delegate Apostolic will give solemn benediction in the church of St. Joseph, on Sunday ovening next, at 5 o'clock.20 words
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Article27 1909-01-20 6 The next case to be heard at the Singa CAssises will be that in which Wee Ah H is oharged with causing death by a rash act.27 words
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Article24 1909-01-20 6 The guillotining of four French murderers, took place at Bethoue, on the 11th inst., in the presence of a huge crowd, who shouted "Death."24 words
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Article28 1909-01-20 6 Oxley Road will be closed to traffic bom 6 p.m. to-morrow to 6 a.m., on Friday bo that oertain repairs to the railway level crossing may be effected.28 words
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Article16 1909-01-20 6 Lieut. A. A. Sutoliff, K A.M.C. wan placed on the sick list on the 16th instant.16 words
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Article22 1909-01-20 6 During the military manoeuvresat'i'jilatjap tho walls of the fortress are reported to have been shattered by the shots bred from the ramparts.22 words
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Article22 1909-01-20 6 The Siamese gunboat Bali, arrived, this morning, from Bangkok and saluted. Puket is her destination, for which place sho leaven on Friday.22 words
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Article25 1909-01-20 6 Nearly 200 French officers aud soldiers and 1 10 civilians are passing through Singapore, to-day, by the French steamer Amiral Nielly. from Saigon to Marseilles.25 words
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Article31 1909-01-20 6 No bodies liad been secured from the wreck of the Djanibi up to this morning, though fragments of desh frequently rise to the -urface from whore the divers are at work.31 words
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Article32 1909-01-20 6 Mr. Henry O Shea, the editor of the China Gazette, who was recently committed to prison, at Shanghai, for libelling Judge Wiltloy of the American Court, was released on the 12th instant.32 words
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Article18 1909-01-20 6 In Sourabaya, a charity performance will probably be given on behalf of the Italian and IVnil jaliH victim"18 words
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Article37 1909-01-20 6 The libel case brought by the company dredging the Whangpoo reclamation, against Mr. Nielsen, of the China Gazette, was begun in the Danish Court, at Shanghai, on the 12th instant, and was adjourned until the 27th instant.37 words
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Article44 1909-01-20 6 We are requested to state that on Friday next, 22nd inst., the plan of the Herbert Withers concert will be open at the Robinson Piano Company's office from 10 a.m. till noon, aftor which it may be seen at the office of Raffles Motel44 words
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Article40 1909-01-20 6 Mr. J. I!. Klcuiii. Director of Public In utruction, S.S. and F.M.S., paid a visit to the Brothers' School. Penang, on the 15th instant. After inspecting the difleront standards he declared the school closed for the Chinese New Year holidays.40 words
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Article39 1909-01-20 6 The Penaug Impressionists Sketching Club will hold an exhibition on Friday, March 12. Entries close on March 1. Members of the Singapore Art Club who desire to exhibit may obtaiu further information from Mr. F. E. Jago, Winchester House.39 words
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Article45 1909-01-20 6 The Central Relief Couimitto, at Canton, has received from the Chinese residents in Singapore a sum of 8:1,258.20, being proceeds collected from theatrical performances in this city towards the funds for the relief of the sufferers by the recent disastrous floods in the riverine districts.45 words
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Article50 1909-01-20 6 It is reported in the newspapers at Canton, that the British Consul-General for Canton lias proposed to Viceroy Chang that a Mixed Court, similar to that of Shanghai, be estab lished on the Shanieen. The Viceroy has wired about the proposal to Peking, but no answer has yet been received.50 words
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Article51 1909-01-20 6 The Chinese Customs returns show a slight increase on the estimates, says the Peking correspondent of the N. C. Daily News. There is an improvement in the returns from Chungking, Hankow and Yangtze ports. The principal points of decrease are Shanghai with a drop of 1.100,000 tack and Tientsin, 850,00051 words
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Article51 1909-01-20 6 Yesterday, the case in which a pawnbroker's assistant was before Mr. Column on an allegation of retaining a stolen watch, was continued. He was convicted and sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment. Also to pay $150 as compensation to complainant, in default, six weeks' additional. Mr. Haunt gave notice of51 words
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Article64 1909-01-20 6 The funeral expenses of the late Kuiperor and Empress Dowager and the oost of preparing the sites for the mausolea are enor mous. The Board of Revenue is somewhat puzzled how to meet them. On the matter being referred to the Prince Regent, His Imperial Highness directed that the same64 words
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Article65 1909-01-20 6 Several new vessels will be commissioned in the Japanese Navy for the first time next year, including the battleship Satsuma, armoured oruiser Ibuki, ->econd-clas>i cruiser Tone, two torpedo-boat destroyers, and two submarines. The repairs of the prize vessels Tango, Tsugaru, and two torpedo-boat destroyers will be completed in 1909. The65 words
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Article75 1909-01-20 6 The London Daily Mail says that two richly-lacquered brass gates, each weighing one and a half tens, and elaborately chased in Eastern fashion, have been ordered from Messrs. Tonks, of Birmingham, for the new palace of the Maharaja of Mysore. The panels will show elephants in the jungle, while the75 words
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Article92 1909-01-20 6 A fire at Medanin Deli, which consumed a block of houses insured for 14,0110 guilders, on January 12. brought to light the wretched state of the fire brigade appliuanoes and the utter lack of discipline among the firemen. Most of the firemen turned up late, and there wax trouble from92 words
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Article112 1909-01-20 6 The I'iLuob ol Malaya phnttt the follow ing Mr. F. I*. Corbott bad rather a nasty shock, yesterday, which, however, turned out all right in the end He received a telegram from SeUngor reading 'Brother in hospital, lbg and finger shot off and the message was signed by a Chinaman112 words
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Article407 1909-01-20 6 Rev. aud Mrs. Hoover, a| the Methodist Mission, in Sarawak, arrived by the Knching. this morniug. A Koyal salute will be tired from lorl Canning, at 1- noun, 22ud instant, tho A <■• sion of His Majesty, The King. During tho Chiuesc New Year, Mr. Seali 1407 words
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Article70 1909-01-20 6 The Finance Minister, at Peking, hat* sent word to all the provincial authorities in China, that the I'rince Regent wishes there should not be a single opium-smoker in all China fivo years hence. To make up for th< consequent loss of revenue, a new stamp tax70 words
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Article82 1909-01-20 6 In the large gaivauised-iron roofed building at Beach Koad, formerly occupied by Halt" Tours, the Marlborougb Cinematograph ex hibited for the first time, last night, aud many people witnessed the show. There was a selection of appreciable pictures in which the comic element greatly predo minated, and82 words
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Article94 1909-01-20 6 Nee Chok liuan was, on the 11th instant arrested at Johnston's Pier with packets containing 9,000 grains of morphine. V lance-corporal of the Marine Police, yestur day, told Mr. K. E. (olman how he came In be suspicious. Hie defendant, seeing that all was "up,' rui nway, but94 words
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Article145 1909-01-20 6 Kor several weeks pabl portion ol th>: staff of the Shanghai Dock .unl Engineering Company, Ltd.. liuve Ix eu busily engaged in the attempt to raise the Hanyang Iron ami Steolworko Company h steamer llaupiu^ which sank in the river at Hankow close t" the Pootung shore after145 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement301 1909-01-20 6 MARLBOROUGH Cinematograph, BEACH ROAD. TO-NIGHT I New Pictures. POPULAR TRICES First-class 0U cts. Secoud-clabs 25 cts. Third-class 15 cts. Fourth-class T cts. 108 NEW STUDIO. Lee Brothers, HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS, 58-4, Hill Street, off Stamford Road. Price list on application. ALHAMBRAj TO-MIGHFB PROGRAMME All New Pictures. AT 9-30 P.M. 1. Overture301 words
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Advertisement191 1909-01-20 6 EXOEPTIOHUL BARGAINS OFFERED IN Jjew By EMINENT: MAKERS. RONISGH $490 WINKELMANN $475 ROMHILDT. $425 THESE PIANOS are specially constructed for this climate and fully GUARANTEED. Time Payments Arranged. THE ROBINSON PIAIO 00, LD. GODOWNS TO LET. No. 5, Palmer Godowns Area 9,900 square feet. Immediate entry. Nos. 31 and 32,191 words
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Advertisement122 1909-01-20 6 Property Sale. The following properties wore disposed ot by auction at Powell and Company's Salt room, yesterday afternoon Leasehold land, 6,685 square leet, leasehold with 87 years to run, together with the thrrc storey Chinese dwelling house thereou, known as No. 71 Chin Swee Road, Singapore town. Monthly rent v'ln.122 words
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Article96 1909-01-20 7 DRASTIC EXCLUSION POLICY OF CALIFORNIA. Earnest Protest by President Roosevelt. |K«CTKKs TeLEGKAM. London. January M. The ahformau House of Representatives has paused an anti-Japancs<> bill. It prohibits aliens holding land. In response to a telegram from President Koosevclt the Governor of California has delayed action ou the96 words
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Article63 1909-01-20 7 DECLINE EQUALS SIX HUNDRED MILLIONS. Bogey of the Coming Budget. IKkutrr's Tbleukam| London, -lauuary M, Sir Herbert Maxwell, presiding at a bank luootiug in London, said the returns of tin Loudon Banks in 190H -h. .wed a tailing off to the amount of -i\ hundred ,iud ten millions63 words
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88 1909-01-20 7 |RHUTKII'S Ttl.KiiliAMJ London, .lauuary I'J. The Diamond Jubilee of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Africa is lieing held in Now York. President RmmmM nmlm of the expansion "1 the white races, which he said was fraught with lasting beuetit to88 words
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Article77 1909-01-20 7 IKrdtkk's Thlk<>ban.| London, -lauuary l'.i. M. .Inures initiated a di Int. on Morocco in the French Chamber. He accused tin Government of seeking conquest, but a vote of eonlidence was carried by ;tBO vote* to |Dn 'i-iuiAM.., Lloyd Tilboraml I'.erlin. January lit. In the dctatc ou Morocco77 words
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Article55 1909-01-20 7 Vulgarities Stopped in House of Representatives. I. union, .lauii.u-. M One of thti Washington representatives'. Mr. Willet, has stigmatised Mr. Hook, volt as a gargoyle, and a pigmy descendant of Dutch tradesmen. The House of Representatives, by a majority of 126 to 78, refused to allow Mr.55 words
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Article49 1909-01-20 7 Lord Cramer on Reckless Liberal Finance. IKidtib's Tbleukam] London, January ML Lord Cromcr. speaking at Leeds, said be feared that the Government's reckless finauce would wreck Free Trade. He added that in his opinion the hereditary principlo of the House of Lords was out of date.49 words
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Article22 1909-01-20 7 KIt'TIKS TILIOKAM London, .lanuary ID. The deatli is announced of Mr. Francis Elgar. a naval construction expert.22 words
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Article41 1909-01-20 7 |D«R OsIASIATISOBI LLOTU TILIOKAM; Merlin, .lanuary 19. A St. Maim telegram contradicts recent rumour* as to Anglo Russian action m Persia, (presumably those with reference ts the arrangement of a loav by Russia with the consent of England.41 words
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Article28 1909-01-20 7 [Dm Ostamatikchi Lloyd T«lmouam| Berlin, January 10. At Milan. »n Italian-Turkish Committee has bees formed to promote closer com mercial relations between the two countries.28 words
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Article79 1909-01-20 7 Singapore Banks Agree to Receive Subscriptions. The Government has asked us to inform the public that, as there may be some persons who have not had the opportunity of sub scribing towards those who have suffered from the earthquakes iv Sicily, the Manager of the Chartered Bauk79 words
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Article639 1909-01-20 7 Further Proceedings in Macpherson Road Case. The case in which five Chinese arc charged with the murder of au aged planter iv a plantation off the Macpherson Komi, wascou tinued at the Assizes yesterday, when Dr. (iibbs, Medical Officer iv charge of the Tan Took Seng Hospital,639 words
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Article148 1909-01-20 7 New Departure in a Hongkong Church. The Lord Bishop of Victoria preached to a large congregation at St. Stephen's Chinese Church. Hongkong, on the 10th instant, his sermon being interpreted by Mr. Ng Tin Po, a lay reader of the Diocese. The service marked an epoch in148 words
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Article124 1909-01-20 7 On an ist.it. in \sahau, Deli, which is uiauMed by a company domiciled in Gcr many, serious complications have arisen. The outluy on the spot has, of late, increased ho alarmiLgly that the directors Kent out two delegates to inquire what had brought on this untoward result.124 words
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Article100 1909-01-20 7 BULGARIA WANTS HELP FROM THE POWERS. Austro-Turkish Protocol Signed. IDIR OSTASUTISCHI LLOYD TILIOEA*! Berlin, January 19. The A ustro- Turkish protocol, couihnning the agreement undor which Austria pays Turkey two and a half million Turkish pounds for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been signed. Bulgaria is100 words
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Article91 1909-01-20 7 Canton Viceroy Give Ten Thousand for Relief. iliioxi Our Own Cokhksi'ondkmm Hongkong, January l'.t. The Viceroy of auton has forwarded to Chevalier Volpicelli, the Consul-General for Italy, at Hongkong, the sum of $10,0(10 in aid of the victims of the earthquake in Southern Italy. One of the vernacular91 words
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Article98 1909-01-20 7 Built for the Netherlands Indian Government. The ucw steel MM Keveuue Cutter Speurder, built by Messrs. liiley, Hargreaves and Co, Ltd., for the Netherlands ludian Government, lias now been hauded over. I nder the inspection of a Naval Commission from Batavia, her official trial took place on98 words
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Article112 1909-01-20 7 Towed into Port by the Ban Poh Guan. As reported iv these columns, yesterday at term hjii. Messrs. Wee Bin and Company's steamer Ban Poh Guau, Captain H. Smith arrived iv port at one o'clock, yesterday afternoon, towing the Dutch steamer Ban Liong, —not the Ban Hong112 words
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Article87 1909-01-20 7 The case of the I'rocureur in Siugapore of La Socii'tr des Missiops Etraugi'res and Mrs. Augustinha do Ko/.ario v. Mr. A. Kmslie lienzic. for £46,200 as damages for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation, continue-- to drag its weary length along before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, at the Supreme Court.87 words
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Article117 1909-01-20 7 Wong A Chi, pleaded guilty, this morning, to a charge of housebreaking, Drought against him by Sergeant Little. Lye Tow said that during the early hours of the 14th instant, he was roused by hearing a noise in his room. He saw the accused there. The117 words
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Article92 1909-01-20 7 Two Chinese, durian sellers, have been arrested by the Police iv connection with the death of a Chinaman and charged with murder. It would appear, says the l'orak Pioneer, that the deceased bought a durian of them which turned out to be bad. He asked92 words
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Article90 1909-01-20 7 The other day, we recorded a aeriouu landslip as having occurred at Pusing lialiru and now rind the following in In Tinland, of the 18th instant The directors of the Posing fiahru report that the erection and development work have been greatly hampered and retarded by excessively90 words
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Article360 1909-01-20 7 COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE OF FRENCH COLONISTS. Future Queen of the East A Tonkin paper calls attention to the increasing importance of Saigon, aud its extraordinary commercial development, as a striking example of French colonising enterprise. Every year, that port goes ahead in a remarkable manner, the population increase* rapidly360 words
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Article379 1909-01-20 7 Mr. Ho Yang Peng Sued for $2,000 by Cattle Trader. .Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith sat at an early hour at the Supreme Court, this morning, to take the evidence.de bene esse, of Moona K ader Sultan, one of tho partners of the Straits Cattle Trading Company, who379 words
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105 1909-01-20 7 Anyone travelling on the branch of the F.M.S.K. which connects Kuala Lumpur with Port Swetteuham has b-en able, during the last few years, to observe from his seat in the railway carriage the different stages through which a robber estate passes from the clearing105 words
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Article141 1909-01-20 7 Nine months' rigorous imprisonment was the sentence allotted to Wong Vow Pi, by Mr. Howard, District Judge, this morning, fur robbing Ibramsab in the neighbourhood of Kreta Ayer, on tbi 10th instant. The complainant had on his shoulder a bag containing $80 in notes and 184141 words
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Article533 1909-01-20 7 Plot to Overthrow British Rule in India. The San Francisco correspondent of the Standard, sends a strange story of an alleged plot to overthrow British rule in India, and to make a Sikh ruler of the country. Secret service officers are working for the British Government along533 words
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Article215 1909-01-20 7 French Soldier and Sailor Take Their Lives. A sensational suicide was the topic of the hour at Saigon, on the 9th instant, when a soldier just arrived from France shot himself with a revolver. A love affair seems to have unhinged his mind, and he carried off215 words
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Article167 1909-01-20 7 Hoo A Jong, residing on in Cbangi Koad, went to an entertainment on the night of the 14th instant. He returned at 1 a.m., 15th and retired, at 4 a.m., he was roused by an unusual noise made by his fowls, and saw a man palling them167 words
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Article116 1909-01-20 7 Tho Netherlands India Government draws a large rcveuuo f rom the Salt Monopoly a Kourc-. of income which many Hnd objection able. The Government sells the salt, course and line, at shops under its uwn management, but on a system which leads to groat wastage and peculation.116 words
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Article24 1909-01-20 7 The estimated number of Protestants in the world is 180,000,000, as compared with 260,000,000 Catholic*, and 110,000,000 adherents of the Greek and Oriental Churches.24 words
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Article80 1909-01-20 7 GERMANS ANXIOUS TO EQUAL LONDON. Kaiser Superintending Decorations [Rbdtib's Tblbobam] London, January 20. There is great satisfaction in Berlin over the announcement of King Edward's visit. A reception at the Town Hall is included <n the programme, and the city fathers of Berlin arc anxious to80 words
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Article44 1909-01-20 7 Proposed Tour by Prince Consort of Holland. |Dv Ostisutisobi Llotd Tili<jram| Merlin, January 19. Tho Prince Consort of Holland (l'rinoe Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerio) proposes making trip to the Dutch Indies. The people of Holland are strongly in favour of this suggestion.44 words
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Article33 1909-01-20 7 BELGIUM AND THE CONGti Ir» OmuuTUcai Llotd Tilbokai Berlin, January 19.WJ There is a rumour that the heir to tun Belgian throne (Prince Albert) will pay a visit to tho Congo in April.33 words
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Article24 1909-01-20 7 BH O«T4SMTISUBI I.LOTD TIUSMII Berlin, January 19. The Qm has sanctioned a Russian col lection for tho construction of an airship fleet.24 words
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Article126 1909-01-20 7 Departure of the Dalai Lama Welcomed. > The Dalai Lama did net fall iv alto"^^H with tlin views of the Chinese Govod^J at Peking, and. after outstaying his left that city last month for Tib^H Government regretted, says the J^M Chine, the lavish display on his_H ;md126 words
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Article104 1909-01-20 7 m Reported Termination of BH Canton. I Tho abortive attempt at boy^^J steamer FaUhan, at Canton, has much to the chagrin of the few usWfl bodies at Canton, who were le^H irresponsible rowdy elements at th^H capital. When the steamer drew alo^H wharf on arrival at Hongkong,104 words
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Article113 1909-01-20 7 Clever Imitations in Cir, in Saigon. Many forged five dollar notes "*^M of Indo-China are vow circulating—^ The forgery, says the Coarrier Sai^H so cleverly done that the Treasury and even the Banks h»vt, N.-ou doJBW^^TT takes tho closest examination to detect that the watermark and the113 words
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Article123 1909-01-20 7 Inden Prom, a Siamese convict who wax sentenced a fortnight ago to one year's rigorous imprisonment for the theft of two pigs, was bathing in the river near the General Hospital, says the Alor Star, Kedah cotrespondent of the Straits Kclio. Suddenly he dived and, swimming123 words
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Article34 1909-01-20 7 The Shanghai Times learns that, owing the regretted sadden death of Mr. HowjM tho managership of tbo DeutitcbeAuaJ^B Bank of Tbingtau hat been taken^^J Mr. Schmidt Decarli, who wat'n^H manager at Tainanfa and Kobe.34 words
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Article105 1909-01-20 8 Tbe annual general meeting of tho Singapore Sporting Club will bo held, tl is (veiling, at 5.16 in the Singapore Exchange and not iv tin: S 0 C. p.nihou as announced. The billiard t"urnument, at Hongkong, between Messrs. Hinds aud Pitt— the champion players in the Colony—105 words
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Article103 1909-01-20 8 Linnrhea will rnn for th<: Club Bungalow as follow Kridiy, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., returning at 9.80 and in a.m., and 12.15 p.m. J Satuiday:— 9, 10 and 11 a.m., returning at '.'.ii and 10.30 a.m., and 12 15 p.m. Sunday:— 9. 10 and 11 a.m., 230 a.m.103 words
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Article109 1909-01-20 8 fenang- Race Meeting. Bto following are the handicaps for tin Hi., tin 26tu in-taut, of the IVuang liace Nkw Year Stakes. ■rat Tenor, 9.0 Potgrave,' 8.10 Excelsior, 8.11 Quorrobolong. 8 3 Georok Tows Cup. Fly, 117 Pikat, 8 8 Lady Ua Ha, ***** Actress, 7.12 Latiua. 9.0 Beatrix,109 words
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Article220 1909-01-20 8 match in the second round of the H^^ <p competition was played at yesterday, when the l>arul Ailab nut th., Mahibatol EM is. The game was fairly interesting and both teams put up a tough fight in the first li-a.lt w!ion there wax no scoring. The Darul Adah's220 words
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Article274 1909-01-20 8 il Meeting of Members Last fc Evening. Join Anderson took the hair meeting of monitors of the ■wn TennU Club. Held at tbe Clnb evening. The meeting was not and account-:, which showed t0 b( a satisfactory condition. Bod. Tli- i was a profit on the274 words
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Article47 1909-01-20 8 As the second batch of opium dens, in aaaghai, the closure of which has been hided by tbe fate of lot-drawing, bad to be troin January 1 onward*, the Police detectives to keep track uf them and discovt r any who violate the rule to do business.47 words
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Article572 1909-01-20 8 Mr. Bottomley's Serious Allegations Against Treasury. Something of a sensation was caused at the resumption of the hearing of the Bottomley case at tho Guildhall, on December 28, by Mr. Bottomley alleging that he was bting .-Imdowed by Scotland Yard detectives. Addressing the Alderman, Sir George572 words
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Article222 1909-01-20 8 Taking Advantage of a Person's Distress. How far U a man entitled to protection by tli law courts against the rapacity of a pro ft i »n;il money-lender who takes advantage of the man's distress to drive a hard and uncouscionable bargain The question has bt.-en answered at222 words
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Article166 1909-01-20 8 Reporting on the state of the freight market, at Hongkong, on the 9th instant, Messrs. Lainke and Rogge write As to actual chartering during the fortnight, with the exception of a fixture each to Hongkong and Singapore, nothing has been done for prompt loading from Saigon. The steamer166 words
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Article96 1909-01-20 8 With reference to the situation in Bihar, the latent official information shows that raiu is urgently wanted over a wide area for the winter crops. The worst affocted district is Darbhanga where the rice crop has' failed and 16,000 people are upon test relief woxks. Purnea ha*96 words
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Article13 1909-01-20 8 [The Straits Times is Dot responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article630 1909-01-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I did not complete my argument against Jour aiticlu ol Jauuary h.li iv my previous, etter, and, therefore, crave epace for^a few additional observations on the que-tion of woman's right to the franchise. It is sad that the majority630 words
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Article205 1909-01-20 8 Boy Monarch Forming bis Own Alliance. A great deal of speculation is going on in Portugal as to who is to be King Manuel's Queen. Already quite a number of eligible royal ladies have been mentioned as likely candidates for the honour but, according to a very205 words
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Article181 1909-01-20 8 Mr. Guy Gilbey Sustains a Fractured Skull. Great sympathy will be felt for Sir Walter Gilbey in the serious hunting accident which btfell his youngest son, Mr. Guy Gilbey, in the hunting field while following tbe Essex Hounds near Harlow. Hiu fall, which was due to his181 words
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Article39 1909-01-20 8 The commodious and central new station theatre, at Qu.tta, attained, partly by conversion of tbe Smith- Dorrien Soldiers' Club in the cantonment, was likely to bo at ailable to touring theatrical coinpiuies and others shortly after the I'iih insiant.39 words
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Advertisement487 1909-01-20 8 Mr. Alfred Pleou, an expert mackh*. ist, 173 St. John St., Qptttt City. Can^ wriUs a letter to the Penma Drug Mfg. Co., given below MR. ALFRED PLCAU. PERUNA STRENGTHENS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. "Two yean ago, an accident necessitated my confinement for several weeks. The good health I had enjoyed487 words
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Advertisement466 1909-01-20 8 The GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: WINCHESTER HOU3E. SINGAPORE. Simple, Liberal and Indisputable Policies issued on all approved plans. CASH LOAN VALUES GUAR- 90% ot the Net ProfitB R° in f? iiTrrn 111 TUT mi lou <W? Pohcyholdera. Claim* settled hero in ANIttUIN IHt rULIbI. Singapore promptly.466 words
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Article331 1909-01-20 9 ,).le of formaon I Oaplial Sabwsribad Number o* Bnnret Inrae Valae Paid apto Sham UniMMd (Yin pan? QnoTinow 1908 $300,000 1907 •800,000 1901 MOO.OOO 1908 £400,000 1907 •400,000 1901 £80,000 1908 £100,000 1906 •180,000 1908 4190,000 1908 £30,000 1908 (460,000 1906 £160.000 1907 £100,000 1904 £130,000 1907 MeO.OOO 1906331 words
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Article349 1909-01-20 9 1908 4160.000 187,061/1 I I I 46,600 103,600 10,500 1.100 22,760 66,700 11,600 10,000 6,000 66,000 181,464 113,548 60,000 16,000 180,000 164,000 70,000 640 160 38,098 661,000 10,000 116.000 186.000 31,600 11,800 1,686 11,411 990 800.000 6,000 2,500 10,000 100,000 41,910 600.000 10 10 10 1 S6O 160 10349 words
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Article203 1909-01-20 9 1894 1908 1907 1398 ISAS 1908 1898 1901 £9,877.10.0 •260,000 •1,600,000 •116,000 •18,000,000 •1,400,000 11,00.) OC 184,000 4,806 360,000 1,060,000 IM,OOO 15,000,000 1,400,000 1,000,000 34,009 7,688 2.800 160,000 4.800 110,000 I 18,000 S.OOO >.000 I 1,000 8,400 8.000 3,780 14,000 600 400,000 1,110 1,000 4,958 800,000 11/6 100 10203 words
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Article99 1909-01-20 9 ••jnbibr buyers 8.87. 1.. (Cabe No. 1) unpicked 18.75 Copra Bali 826 do Pontianak 770 Pepper, Black buyers 12 87 do White r.% buyers 1000 Sago Flour Sarawak 302< do Brunei No. 1 2.86 Pearl Sa«o 8.76 Coffee Bali 28.60 Coffee Palcmbang, 'JO% basin norn Coffee, Liberian 24.60 Tapioca,99 words
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Article123 1909-01-20 9 On L<ndvn -Bank 4 m/s 3/4j| Demand 2/8] Private 6 ni/« 2/4* do 3in 2/4} On Germany— Bank d/d 287 Private 3 m/s 241 do 6 m/B 343 On France Bank d/d J9l* Private 8 m/s 207 do 6 m/s 209 On 7rirfi<( -Bank T. T. 174 Private 30123 words
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Article48 1909-01-20 9 Howarth Riskint 6 600,000 par. Riley Hargreaveo 6% 225,000 l%prem. it'pore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 5% .'150,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate. Ltd. 6% 45,000 par. -in^aporc Municipal 6 400,000 20%p.n0m >. 5% 1,878,000 6%prem. *i% 1,600,000 6% prem. 4% 602,900 nominal. Tanjont; Pagar bock Board v, 1,050,000 par.48 words
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Advertisement51 1909-01-20 9 CHARLES ~4&i HEIDSIECK S fllsS White Seal VM^ Champagne. jV Behn, Meyer ACo Ld Jfe iT^L Singapore <n,.1 Pennng MMw^^^^ Singapore. I^HBR JOM UTTIE it <«, Ltd 1..-•-=£=•=I PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. PORTED SINCE MM, BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two Labels. BEHN MEYER A Co., Ltd.,51 words
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Advertisement119 1909-01-20 9 Moynord's Emulsion or cod Liver Oil WTH IVIIJLtv AND im m HYPOPHOSPHITES of LIME ft SODA. MILK gj^ A moat palatable preparation of Cod Liver Oil. A Chemical Food acceptable to the most delicate. MiTiiHs ci. l A preparation containing all the virtues of Cod Liver Singapore Oil, Milk and119 words
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Advertisement89 1909-01-20 9 rROB R<m IU;1 DEMC MiMts, I 0ro.« Bom rlLl\i3 »tLli I »1 all CO., I I8^"I 8^"- 30 Samples 2d. J V »J^ FREE. Wines I Wines I 1 Oenaine table olarat at 475 per dot Vermouth of Tnrin 1 20 p H«re bol Motokt ot SyrMOie, »n iorigormting wine89 words
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Advertisement242 1909-01-20 9 Whiteaway, Laidlaw i Co.,; Ltd STOCK-TAKING SALE. Eldredge Sewing Machines. In our PAVEWAY machine we offer the best combination of fine material, np-to-date design and first-clans finish ever placed on the market at J— medium price. We have no hesitancy in asserting iB that in all respects the machine is242 words
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Article662 1909-01-20 10 INTERESTING GAME PLAYED IN NEW YORK. The County Championship. The following extremely interesting game was played between 11. E. Bird and M. I. Tchigorin, at Now York, in 1899 Wiiitk. Ui.uk. 11. E. Him. M. I. T( Hlc.Kis. 1. P— K 4 P— K 4 2. Kt— K662 words
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Article147 1909-01-20 10 Christian Endeavours to Meet at Agra. Arrangements are being made for the World's Convention of Christian Endeavour Societies at Agra from November 20 to 23 next. The promoters are confident that it will be a successful and impressive function, and they even predict that it will reach larger147 words
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Advertisement485 1909-01-20 10 INSURANCE Companies CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Capital SubDcribed....|a,SOo,oOC Amount paid up 500,000 Reserve fend 1.iC0.000 Hud Omci, HoNoiotia. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are prepared k aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTEAD Co..— Agmu. UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS IHTaBLIHHKD 1828 RESERVES AND485 words
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Advertisement634 1909-01-20 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IHGORPORATiSD BY KOYAL CHARTER. Paid ap Capital in 60,000 Shares of /EWeach «1.«00,000 SUserve Fund ai.335.001l Saserre Liability of Proprietors <1, 800,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. National Bank of Scotland. Ta London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Ourrent Aaoonnts634 words
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Advertisement471 1909-01-20 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. i»aid up Capital m.000.00t iESERVE FDND Sterling Reserve •18,000,0001 SUverßeserve 114,000,000/ M».w».OOC Reserve Liability of Propristors 116.000.00 C COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. Shellim, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. W.J. Gresson. Deputy Chairman E.G. Barrett, Esq. |1. R. Lenzmaun, Esq i. Frlesland, Esq. R. Shewan,471 words
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Advertisement105 1909-01-20 10 HOW COUGHS AND COLDS ARE CURED IN BURMA. The following letter from the Superintendent of the Municipal office at Mandalay, Mr. K. J. Stevens, shows that the method of caring coldg in Burma is not unlike that used in almost every part of the civilised world. He fays 1 have105 words
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Advertisement818 1909-01-20 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Important Tanglin Auction Sale NEW TEAK FURNITURE. the property of a ynuK ukui leaving the Colony, At '•AUCHENCAIRN," No. 1, TANGLIN HILL, On Saturday, Jimuani 3<>, at 2 p.m. H. L. COGHLAN CO., Auctioneers. MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF THE VALUABLE 999 YEARS' LEASEHOLD LAND AND BUILDINGS818 words
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Article1052 1909-01-20 11 MR. WILBUR WRIGHT CREATES NEW FLYING RECORDS. American View of European Roads. No fewer than three new records were created by Mr. Wilbur Wright at Auvours Camp, when he succeeded in flying a greater distance, remaining in the air for a longer period, and in ascending to a greater1,052 words
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Article275 1909-01-20 11 Nothing is more tormenting than piles. They make work almost impossible. It is agonising to move or sit down. Piles are dangerous, too, because if neglected they often lead to fistula. If you have piles-itch-ing, bleeding or protruding the earlier you begin with Doau's275 words
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Advertisement526 1909-01-20 11 ARGYLL CARS. •TXJST7 AI^RIVIEID. £v e e-™ p ArgyU Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK OHEEN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, KITTEI* WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSOIUES Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, so A L c e ENT The City Motor Garage Co., *JXZ? We undertake to526 words
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Advertisement21 1909-01-20 11 Si k wins' Headache Cuke.— For headaches (all kinds) and neuralgia, la grippe, rheumatics, etc. No opiates or poisons. Of chemists.21 words
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Advertisement454 1909-01-20 11 ITCHING HUMOUR ON HEAD AND FACE Became Unbearable Little Girl Suffered i Terribly— Would »Tear Her Flesh— Grew Thinner Day by Day— Now Healthier than Ever. CUTICUfIA CURED HER ECZEMA PERMANENTLY "Last August I found a little pimple exactly on the crown of ray little daughtter's head. It began to454 words
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Advertisement143 1909-01-20 11 s SIDDELE Y I AUTOCARS I ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST CARS (APART FROM PAINT) AND BEST VALUE BY THOSE IN A POSITION TO KNOW. Sole Agents: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. STAR CARS ADMITTEDLY THE BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY ON THE MAKKET. 1909 Models Now on View at our Garage.143 words
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Advertisement620 1909-01-20 12 Scale of Charged* PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MJaositaeooi Wants of Every DeeortpHoß, Houses, *aaa, sts., to let, ars taasrtct at ths following Mattel Insertion I I.M per bub Two i.OO Three IM BU I.M las 1.40 Twelve T.M Twenty fire 10.00 (Bach lubsequsat month H par laoa.i Tks above rats is baeed620 words
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Advertisement430 1909-01-20 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bats* romi Uaea, oas or two tasstHoaa. 81.00 Bf ths lach, ss* Beal* of Caaifss. RUBBER ESTATEB FOR SALE. Two Bobber Estates about 1,000 aores eaoh (just valued). Will take i shares. Apply C.0.C., o/o Straits Timre t mm HORSE AND BUQQY FOR SALE. For sale, a430 words
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Advertisement612 1909-01-20 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. i-Fo«i Umm, tMKti I— Musi. HJO Wt Mm Una, sss Baals at Okatass. OFFICE TO BE LET. Ofllos on ssoood floor of. 80. 7, Pattirr Road. Apply to Oalhris and 00., Ud. M OFFMI ft 8000WN TO BE LET Wilh lmmsdl»»B snuy No. 7, MaUooa612 words
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Advertisement538 1909-01-20 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co Lo SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Rubber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds of HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam for Carriages, Motor Cars, etc. Hydraulic, RockdriH, Gardenhose, Brake-RE-TREADING MOTOB TYRES. CODDe'iNgS! ZuGeS hES All kinds of I.R. Buffers and Springs tor Rail- INDIA RUBBER FLOOR TILES and MATways,538 words
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Advertisement369 1909-01-20 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES Bins :-lstlioatta, (10 s«r iaeh. Sabssqasat noaths, M For shorUr psriods s*s|Bcalt of Charges NOTICE. It ia hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on FRIDAY. JANUARY 22. SATURDAY. JANUARY 23. Chinese New Year. 182 NOTICE. B. Morion wishes to notify that he has removed his369 words
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Advertisement317 1909-01-20 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES B»Tt»-— Month, WOpsrinch. »ub««o,o«. aontfcJ, |6. For short*! p*rioiH ea .SoaU of ChargM. NOTICE. Fraser Neave's Aerated Water Establish ment will be closed on the 22nd and 23rd current (Chinese New Year). I 119 IMPORTANT NOTICE. The Albambra String Orchestra of eight qualified musicians are open for private317 words
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