The Straits Times, 9 March 1909
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Title Section13 1909-03-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.903 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MARCH 9. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement174 1909-03-09 1 KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. SEASONABLE j?f Rainproof Coats jffl^ IBS RELIABLE ENGLISH MAKE, mHI 1 COOL, LIGHT, COMFORTABLE II JBfll^^ SLATE and other Fashionable BS^Tr**^ f4 THE "ROSEBERRY THE "CHESTERFIELD." Price: $20. Price: $23. FOR SALE. Pommery Greno's CHAMPAGNE. Vintage, 1900. fy baffle* hotel. Singapore Automatic Gas Machine Co. NOTICE. We174 words
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Advertisement227 1909-03-09 1 FRASEONO NEAVE. LIMITED. NOTICE OF ORDINARY GENERAL MEETIN6 NOTICE is hereby given that the Twelfth Ordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Kegistered Office of the Company, '22, Waffles Quay, Singapore, on Monday, 22nd day o( March. 1909. at noon, precisely. Holders of Share Warrants to227 words
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Advertisement193 1909-03-09 1 TO PLANTERS AND MINERS. The IJIMIURATIE KANTOOR JAVA lot BATAVIA) undertiko to supply any Dumber of strong and healthy Javanese coolies for Estates and Minra. They undertake to conform to alt the' regulations of the Ne.ner-lands-India Government and thus save their Customers trouble and inconvenience. They do this free of193 words
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Advertisement304 1909-03-09 1 ROBINSON CO. Gentlemen's Raincoats. Specially selected for TROPICAL WEAR. The 'ZAMBRENE" Slip-over Coat. The mo3t perfect STORMPROOF (porous) coat produced, MADE in £p WE Specially woven smooth cloths, both the outside und woollen lining i^Jßm. beiDg weather proofed by a process which render it a thorough JKJb Protection. '^M NICHOLSONS304 words
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Advertisement16 1909-03-09 1 HARIMA HALL Grand Cinematograph North Bridge Road. ffew String Orchestra Cool House. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.16 words
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Advertisement158 1909-03-09 1 Victoria Theatre. THE B\NDM\N» COMSDY CO. 22 London Artistes. Including MISS FLORENCE HAMER. One Night Only! One Night Only!! THURSDAY, MAR. 11. The Latest London Success, LADY FREDERICK. PRICES AS USUAL. Plan at The Bobir son Piano Co,, Ld, 448 FEDERATED MALAY STATES. BTATE OF NE6RI BEMBILAN. In thk Coukt158 words
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Article1050 1909-03-09 2 [RVING'S REVIVAL OF HAMLET AT SHAFTESBURY THEATRE. A Wealthy Queen of the Fairies. Mr. Irving's revival of Hamlet as arranged tor the stage by himself took place before a well- filled and appreciative house at the Shaftesbury Theatre on February 8. Mr. Irving's version differs considerably from1,050 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1909-03-09 2 WHITE ANTS, TEREDOS, DRY ROT, DECAY IN TIMBER. JODELITE The Only Safeguard has been on its trial in large quantities for the past ten years in the Straits Settlements and proved all that is claimed for it. The six pieces of deal illustrated below were part'v coated with Jodelite and286 words
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Advertisement160 1909-03-09 2 PHOSFERINE I The Greatest of all Tonics. I R4OIAIES HEALTH Pbohbiktobs ABHTON A PARSONS, I LIMITED. La Belle Sauvage, London, B.C. j Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. NBAR BNTRANCB TO BOBNBO WHARF Telephone 1026. Kea stocks ol all kinds ot Frozen Meats, etc., can be delivered to Shipping st tbe160 words
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Advertisement77 1909-03-09 2 GHEONG CHUN TIN AND CO.. Dentists, Oldest Firm. Established 1866. 27, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry. Gold Crowns, Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for sale. jAPIOLINE gZ&^JFk (CHAPOTEAUT) For functional troubles, delay, pain and those Irregularities peculiar to77 words
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Advertisement18 1909-03-09 2 STBABNa' Hbadacub Cum.— Nervous, feverish, or bilious headaches cared safely acd qnickly. All chemists. Why not try it?18 words
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Advertisement523 1909-03-09 2 ISMAIL a^RAHEEM ABE NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early inspection Respectfully Solicited. ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT' A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY FOR All Functional Derangements of the Liver, Temporary Congestion arising from Alcoholic Beverages, Errors in Diet (Eating or Drinking), Biliousness, Sick Headache, Giddiness,523 words
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Article1112 1909-03-09 3 OLD VOLUMES FROM TIBETAN MONASTERIES. Mrs. Langtry' s First Novel There has arrivec 1 in London a consignment of Oriental sacred literature which is believed to be unique in Great Britain, if not in Europe. It is in 103 volumes, each volume printed on strips of grass paper,1,112 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement382 1909-03-09 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REFUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the System against Disease litli ■•We cannot apeak ■^■T^^V^BT^^WT^^VT SfTtf 100 li.K'i Joflt B^Z^B V Bl'^Eaaaai^E? V aaaU V fell ES Hj Rfif Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES Tor P» d Liver, Debility, Eruptions, Jd WONDERFUL382 words
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Advertisement169 1909-03-09 3 BUCHANANS WHISKIES. ue Dot ao experi-ntQt. They hare been the faTonrite blende at home (or many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in the Oolooies. No expense is spared in keeping both "RED SEAL" AND "BLACK AND WHITE" np to the mark. Wines Wines I Genuine table olaret at169 words
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Advertisement82 1909-03-09 3 MARTIN'S V^lfor Ladies! f*f LI* 3 ''"If tor all InUululUM, TtuwuiKh W o' Mirti:i Till, in tn« huuw, «o that on the nut u*n of my lri».il»rity i>f the Syv'eu, j mjMv .to** may ba •JminiMtnd TbOM who nu them t* o™n»n.( Ilitm. h€ne. ih«« "Tl k\ lL; MUTHi.fION, EMo82 words
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Advertisement345 1909-03-09 3 SOZODONT Teeth preserved to middle age f^f are pretty sure to last out one's lif e|^S\ time The greatest known pre--1 servative of the teeth and purifier I JIZIWRIJ of the mo "th is Sozodont Liquid. TEffff j II P enetrates th e minutest crevices I of the teeth destroying345 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement682 1909-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6?O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penans;, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Efypt, Mediterranean Porta, Plymouth and London. Through Bills it Lading issued for China Ooast. Persian Gait, Continental, and Amerioen Ports. St'arasri wilt leave Singapore on or abau' MAIL LINE. Outward {for China) Delhi Mar 12682 words
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Advertisement643 1909-03-09 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are deepached from Liverpool outward* for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and .Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre643 words
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Advertisement621 1909-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS Tbb underm ntio.ied mail steamer* of th* above Line maintain a regular servios between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai sn routs FLEET. Tons Oommander i.i. -Jajab" 6,800 J.O.Ounn i.s. "OunonAKu" 4,600 8. H. Beuob s.i. Abbatoob Apoab" 4,600 A.621 words
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Advertisement398 1909-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY service is maintained between Japan and Europe by he following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for tbe Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with exoellent accommodation for Firot and398 words
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Advertisement626 1909-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo626 words
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Advertisement845 1909-03-09 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Herman Mail Line. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnighty from Bremen, Hamburg, viu Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said. Sup/, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki and845 words
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Article1414 1909-03-09 5 Hun. r kfcN beading the following ahbrevia lions am übcil Btr.— stoamcr *h. ship bq. —barque nch.— «cboouer Yet.— Yacht Crn Cruiser, ti'bt.— Gunboat Tor.— Torpedo H.p. Horse power Brit. British U.S. Dnited States Feb. French Ocr. German Dot.— Dutch ltal. Italian Span. Spanish; Bar.— Sarawak G.c—1,414 words
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Article71 1909-03-09 5 Homeward P. and O. Mail. The P. aud O. homeward mail steamer Delta left llougkong, al 1 p.m. on Saturday, and is due here at 6 a m. on Thursday, the 1 1 tli instant. Odtward P. and O. Mail. The P. and O. outward mail steamer71 words
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Article102 1909-03-09 5 Foi Pa* Btiamib Time To morrow Anamba and Natuna Is. Itat.m.r 8 a.m. Hongkong I.inhiuimi 9 a.m. Mnntok and Palembang 0. 8. Meijer 10 a.m. Sabak and Djambie Broutcer noon Muntok, Banka, Batavia IWhm noon P. S'tenham and Penang Kittna 1 p.m. Bangkok Dorre 1 p.m Telnk Anson102 words
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Article94 1909-03-09 5 Msrch 8 Perak, Brit str, Teluk Anson via ports Ban Hin Guan, Brit Btr, Pontianak 9 Rngia, Ger t'port, Hamburg via ports Giang Ann, Dut str, Samarang via ports La Seyne, Fch str, Batavia Caledonien, Fch Btr, Y( kchan-a via ports Silesia, Aue Btr, Trieste via ports Spreewald, Ger94 words
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92 1909-03-09 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Uay. TANJONG PAGAR. East Whabf Basin New Orleans. East W. Sictios I—Andalusia,1 Andalusia, £elanror. Section No. 1 (Shixm Whabt)— Nil. Samoa 2— tiilesia. Lothian, n ,i Lightning. 4— Spreewalil. 6 Charon. 6 Bellerophon. 7 Austria. B—('aledonien.8 ('aledonien.92 words
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Article135 1909-03-09 5 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Feb. 20— Dnt. str. Ambon, Capt. Koops, from Batavia, Feb. 20 for Amsterdam. Feb. 21— Dut. str. Wilis, Capt. v d Patte, from Rotterdam, Jan. 16; for Batavia. Feb. 22— Nor. bq. Oortba, Captain Olsen, from Batavia, Feb. 20 for Padang. Feb.135 words
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Article399 1909-03-09 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Mongolia, connecting with the Hteamer Delhi at Colombo, due March 12.— Mr. E. Bramall, Mr. M. H. Whitby, Mrs. and Miss Wild, Miss Tarbox. Mr- Clocombe, Mr. L. K. Hill, Mr. O. Tate, Mr. B. O. Hnmfrey,399 words
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Article80 1909-03-09 5 The Portuguese cruiser Vasco da Oama did not get into dry dock, yesterday, but was being docked this morning. The nature of her injuries, if any, will be known this afternoon. Cargoes of beans from Dalny for Europe are getting numerous. One was brought, yesterday afternoon, by80 words
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Article51 1909-03-09 5 Mar. 10— At The Methodist Publishing Building, Stamford Road, Academy Pictures, at 11. Mar. 12— At The Methodist Publishing Building, Stamford Road, Academy Pictures, at 11. Mar. 15 At saleroom, valuable town property, at 2.80. Mar. 15 At saleroom, Drumochter," at Port Dickson, at 251 words
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Article238 1909-03-09 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoaporb, March 9, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/44 Demand 2/8| Private 6 m/a 2,41 do Bm/s 2/4% On Germany— Bank d/d 28? Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/s X* On France -Bank d/d 2W Private 8 m/a 298 do 6 m/s 299 On W.'.i238 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article51 1909-03-09 5 Howarth Erskine 6% 600,000 par. Riley, Hargreaves 6% 284,000 1% prem Spore Electric Tr m ways Co., Ltd. 6% 860,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 6% 45,000 par. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 30%p.n00i 6% 1,878,000 6%prom. 4*'., 1.600,000 5% prem. 4% 603,900 nominal. Tanjong Pagar Dock Board 6% 1,060,00051 words
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Article292 1909-03-09 5 Capital Sharis J Paid Un- >• I ISSUED Company Quotations Last DIVIDRKb $300,000 $300,000 •600,000 £400,000 $400,000 £60,000 £100,000 150,000 £120,000 £30,000 $450,000 i £250,000 £100,000 £120,000 $450,000 £27,000 10 10 I Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 600 10 110 7,500 Bruang, Ltd. 6.75 10 '10 Bruseh HydrauUo T.292 words
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Article330 1909-03-09 5 £150,000 •200,000 £30,000 JE70.000 •150,000 £16,000 £75,000 £810,000 £65,000 £180,000 £320,000 0.175,000 •250,000 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 260 250 10 2/. 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 100 2/ 100 100 10 <l 1 17/6 10330 words
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Article212 1909-03-09 5 £5877.10.0 •250,000 ♦1,500,000 1225,000 •16,000,000 •2,400,000 •1/100,000 •34,000 12/6 100 no \io 60 126 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 100 10 12/6 100 10 7 60 126 m 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 100 10 916 475 4511212 words
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Advertisement101 1909-03-09 5 A SPRAINED ANKLE. Ah a rule a man will feel well satisfied if he can hobble around on crotches in two or three week* after spraining his ankle, and it is two or three months before he is tally re covered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in101 words
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Advertisement205 1909-03-09 5 ©16 Englteb Curve Cut {Tobacco. A SLICE TO A PIPEFUL. Packed in i lb. Patent Air-tight tins, with an aluminium pocket case in each tin. PRICE: 52 GTS. PER TIN. Obtainable at MESSRS. ROBINSON CO., and all first-class Tobacconists. uMI AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Mar. 9 At saleroom, land205 words
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Advertisement88 1909-03-09 5 Bonuses.—* and bonus 21 per cent for year ended 81/12/07.— 1 and 5% bonus.— %nd 5% bonus for hall year ended 80/9/08. Rbsebvbb. Figures after names of companies indicate that they hold reserves as follows (1) 126,000, (2) •10,000, <S) £8,000, (4) £4,878, (5) »25,000, (6) »7,400, (7) £8,784, (9)88 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous193 1909-03-09 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Faoii March 8 to March IS. tflQH WATER I LOW WATER i Tuna H'ght Time j H'ght March rain. ••>•• hrs.min. ft. int. r n a J »ra (U» 5 46 us 8.7 ttjMKAl «j| u <8am 9,i 0.3 pm 1.4 j 0 20 am 8.7 ji193 words
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1069 1909-03-09 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. TUESDAY, MARCH 9. HONEST CURRENCY. We have said more than once that the honesty of the currency system of these Colonies is not a matter that men with a due sense of responsibility would lightly call in doubt. But it has been done, and1,069 words
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Article17 1909-03-09 6 The Waiwupo ha* requested the British Mjniainr in Peking to stop the working of the Tongshan Mines.17 words
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Article14 1909-03-09 6 The new railway ferry boat tor WoodlandsJohore was successfully launched yosterday from Keppul Harbour.14 words
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Article19 1909-03-09 6 The Federal capital seems to be troubled by a two-fold vagrant nuisance— beggars and fowls, says a Penang paper.19 words
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Article51 1909-03-09 6 On Saturday, a company of the "ni Bn. Middlesex Regiment left Tanglin for Normanton to undergo their annual course of mnsketry. Preparations are being made in Colombo to celebrate Empire Day, and we have no doubt that teachers in local schools have not lost sight of tho annual function in51 words
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Article29 1909-03-09 6 Tbe output of clean dry ore from Kanaboi, Ltd., for the month of February was as follows Elevators, 64 picuK Tribute, 90.61 piculs, making a total of 154.61 piculs.29 words
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Article30 1909-03-09 6 A telegram despatched from Port Sudan on Ist inst, reports the arrival at, and departure from, that port of the yacht Muriel which is being sailed from Bombay to England.30 words
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Article29 1909-03-09 6 The members of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry are requested to attend on Thursday, at 5.30 p.m., at the Chinese Volunteer Club, Beach Road, to bid farewell to Capt. Colbeck.29 words
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Article32 1909-03-09 6 The committee stage of the India Councils Bill, which had been flxed for 2nd instant, was postponed until 4th instant, at the request of Lord Curzon who is suffering with bis teeth.32 words
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Article30 1909-03-09 6 The police searched a Chinese photo grapher at Calcutta, on February 27, on an allegation that he furnished a vernacular paper with a photo of Biswas's murderer in gaol clothes.30 words
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Article34 1909-03-09 6 The extraordinary {heft of the smaller of two bells which for nearly 300 years have been banging in the belfry of South wark Cathedral Chapter House, St. Thomas Street, London, is puzzling the police.34 words
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Article35 1909-03-09 6 A verdict of misadventure by poisoning was returned in the case in which Mary Ann Francis, wife of the steward of tha Calcutta Club, died from the effects of swallowing some rheumatism linament by mistake.35 words
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Article41 1909-03-09 6 The case against Hong Sui, charged with theft of jewellery and other small articles, valued at 168, from Mrs. Gilbert of Selegie Road, having been withdrawn by the acting deputy public prosecutor, accused was discharged by the second magistrate, this morning.41 words
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Article51 1909-03-09 6 A drunk and disorderly German ship's engineer, who on Saturday night smashed a ricksha in Tanjong Pagar Road, and refused to pay the puller for hauling him about the town for over an hour, has been fined two dollars on each of three charges, of which the puller gets two51 words
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Article42 1909-03-09 6 A steel lighter belonging to Messrs. Sir John Jackson, Ltd., which was chained to the works, has been missing since last night. The chain seems to have broken and the lighter drifted away. The company's steam launches are searching for the craft.42 words
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Article60 1909-03-09 6 Mr. W. Lambert, proprietor of the carriage works and livery stable at 198 Orchard Road, recently lost a fountain pen, valued at *35. The police failed to find the pen, but arrested a Chinese boy who had absconded after four days' service with Mr. Lambert, and who was suspected. Yesterday,60 words
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Article73 1909-03-09 6 Two parties of Cook's round-the-world tourists arrived in Colombo on February 21, from India. Mr. E. A. Holmes and Mr. Hagen are at the head of them. The former consists of a party of 10 and the latter a party of 12. They will spend a few days in Colombo,73 words
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Article72 1909-03-09 6 The body of a young European was found a few days ago close to the railway line between Juguori and Barraka stations and carried to I'mballa. There was a mark resembling a bullet wound on the back of his bead. An unfinished letter to the deceased's mother shows he was72 words
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Article64 1909-03-09 6 A force of ,i least 140 police will be engaged in the protection of the Eastern Bengal State Railway from future bomboutrages. It is also probable that search lights will be used as an additional safeguard for trains proceeding between Calcutta and Barrackpore at night. The punitive police tax will64 words
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Article64 1909-03-09 6 What will the Governor of North Carolina have to say to the following clipping from a Manila paper South Carolina has declared for prohibition. The liquor interests made a hard fight. South Carolina has for many years conducted its own liquor business by the dispensary system, but for many years64 words
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Article90 1909-03-09 6 He is fourteen years old and will spend the next three years in the Reformatory. Let us hope he will be a better boy when he comes out He stole a baju and a pair of trousers from another lad, and was arrested with a pawnticket for the clothing in90 words
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Article91 1909-03-09 6 At Bendemeer, the country premises of Mr. Seah Liang Scab, on Sunday, a Chinese coolie was caught trying to stupefy fish in the pond in order to catch some of them. A bucket of the tuba he was using was captured with him. At the police court, yesterday, he said91 words
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Article431 1909-03-09 6 Capt-C.F. Bishop, 11.6 A., is leaving for a short holiday in Java. Mrs. Cross, of Ipoh, goes home with her children by the P. and Palawan from Penang on April '_>. Sir George Bonhani, the British Minister to Switzerland since 1906, presented his letters of recall on431 words
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81 1909-03-09 6 Some sensation was caused in N'uwara Eliya on February 25, over the arrival of a native magician from Kandy, who weut on his own and reported himself to the police. He undertook to produce Mr. Parsons, the mineralogist, who disappeared during the last week in December,81 words
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Article89 1909-03-09 6 Der Ostasiatisohe Lloyd, the German newspaper of Shanghai, in commenting upon the observations of a Dane regarding German business methods at Singapore, says that similar principles have secured German success also at Shanghai, Hongkong, Hankow, Tientsin, Kobe, and Yokohama. It notes the fact that Crnnany holds first89 words
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Article94 1909-03-09 6 Water- Colours from Java. The well known Dutch painter, Mr. Fred. Duchattel, will visit Singapore again before returning to Europe via Deli. He has been spending a year in Java, where he painted quite a choice selection from the lovely tropical scenery of that wonderful island. Mr. Duchattel has kindly94 words
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Article182 1909-03-09 6 The Bandmann Opera Co which will arrivu in Singapore about the second week in April, has 'just concluded a season of fourteen weeks in Calcutta. Although no details are to hand respecting what operas will be played in this town, the present rrpertoire contains H.M.S. Pinafore and182 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1909-03-09 6 GRIFFIN'S "POLO" WHISKY. THE FINEST 11 OBTAINABLE HIGHLAND fSt AT ALL WHISKY FIRST-CLASS IMPORTED. ffigl HOTELS. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Singapore. H Sparkling Muscatel. if EXTRA QUALITY, JjiK Big Tree Brand. iM WL Quarts p^r case, 12 bottles, $25. fl B Pints pur case, 21 bottles, $28. ll^HI SOLE AGENTS: BBlJohnLittle&Co.,Ld.102 words
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Advertisement160 1909-03-09 6 Alhambra We apologise to our Patrons for not giving them a change of Pro gramme last week. This was owing to a short shipment of the films at Marseilles. We sinceie'y h >pc to give a change of programme TO NIGHT, the 9th instant, as the new pictures will arrive160 words
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Article79 1909-03-09 7 ANGLO-RUSSIAN INTERVENTION INEVITABLE. Surgical Methods may be Necessary. IRiotir's Telegrams] London, March 8. The Novoe Vremya states that AngloRussian intervention in Persia has become inevitable. These Powers must demand that the Shall take steps assuring adequate popular control of the administration. If representations fail, Great Britain and Russia79 words
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Article76 1909-03-09 7 MANY PEOPLE KILLED IN ITALY The Tyrol Specially Affected I Rbctbu's Tbi.hu kam' London, March 9. Terrible avalanches are reported from the Tyrol. In one case 27 men were killed while sheltering in a contractor's shod near Gosteinertal in the Tyrol. Fifteen peasants have been killed and thuir76 words
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Article68 1909-03-09 7 POLICE RAID ON A SECRET FIGHTING PLACE. Ghastly Scenes Witnessed [Riitthr's Tki.p.i;ram| London, March 9. Fivo Berlin students havo been committed to three months' imprisonment iv a fortress for duelling. The police by a ruse surprised two associations which carried on duelling in the back room of a68 words
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Article23 1909-03-09 7 IRbutbr's Trlbobam] London, March 8. Thu Italiau elections of which returns have boon received liUVr'.u indicatu a large Govornmont majority.23 words
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Article21 1909-03-09 7 |K»t'T»ns Tslsueam| London, March H. King Edward, whoso departure from Paris was noted yesterday, has arrived at Itiani tz.21 words
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Article152 1909-03-09 7 DON'T WASTE TIME Magistrate's Rebuff to Mrs. Carrie Nation. At the Marylebor.e police-court, the other day, Mrs. Carrie Nation entered the witnessbox and addressed the magistrate. Yesterday, she said, I walked down the streets, and I saw that all the public-houses were open, and I went in there and saw152 words
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Article103 1909-03-09 7 On the evening of February 21, a man giving the name of N. B. Bundochah was arrostoa by the Calcutta police under instructions of the proprietor of the Continental Hotel, where, armed with a revolver, he threatened to shoot anybody who interfered with him. On searching103 words
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Article68 1909-03-09 7 In tbe Consular Court for Korea and China, at Canton, before Mr. .lustier Hourne, acting Chief Justice, an action brought by Hi« owners of tbe junk Man Cheong against tbe China Navigation Co., owners of the steamer Nanchang was heard. Captain Archibald sat with Mr. Justice Bourne68 words
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Article317 1909-03-09 7 Oil Paintings Shown at Methodist Publishing House. Reverting to the exhibition of oil paintings from tbe Paris Salon, now on view at the premises of the Methodist Publishing Housn in Stamford Road, to which we made a brief reference yesterday, we think this may fairly be said317 words
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Article279 1909-03-09 7 Counsel Argues that Section is Unjust. The fourth magistrate resumed, yeste.nl ty afternoon, the hearing of the c»so against Capt. Homo, of tbe Hong Bee, charged with being master of a steamer used for tho iiuportation of chandu. Mr. G. S Carver appeal od for279 words
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Article202 1909-03-09 7 Suffragette Mixed in a Wrestling Match. Thu mixing up of the reports of a wrestling match and a Kuffragutto speech is responsible fur the following Miss Christabel Pankhurst then rose to address the meeting, but tho referee objected and said that Zbysco would wrestle with nobody who was202 words
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Article77 1909-03-09 7 A case brought by Sergt. H. H. Stroud against Aloomall Hasamall, for alleged cheating in selling broken crockery for good and afterwards refusing to replace the broken pieces with others of the same kind, was resumed before the fourth magistrate, yesterday afternoon. The box and tea77 words
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Article151 1909-03-09 7 The Chief Justice this morning, resumed the hearing of the action brought by John D. Thomas against Laurence Fernandez, seeking revocation of a will made by a dying man in the General Hospital whom she said was hor husband, though he went under the name of Thompson.151 words
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Article453 1909-03-09 7 DEPORTING CHINESE REBELS FROM TONKIN. Treaty Between France and China. > Ijtuit year, the French authorities in Tonkin had no end of trouble from Chinese revolutionists who, on the failure of outbreaks in Kwangsi and Yunnan, had taken refuge in French territory, and sought means of livelihood by453 words
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Article166 1909-03-09 7 Accused Emphatically Denies all the Charges. Arabindo (ihose, best known as the accused in tho Alipore conspiracy case, which has buen in progress at Calcutta for many wocks, has made a long statement. Ho said —I am not guilty of any of tho offences charged against me.166 words
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Article174 1909-03-09 7 Bengali Shadows an Inspector of Police. As a result of the arrest of the Bengali youth who had travelled from Calcutta without a ticket, and on whose left forearm the Yugantar mark was found tattooed, searches were made at five houses at Baranagore on February 28. A174 words
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Article92 1909-03-09 7 A fire has occurred at the premises of Messrs. Cook and Co., at Millwall. Twenty thousand bales of jute have been destroyed and damaged, entailing a loss of £40,000. The firm in question is most likely Messrs. James W. Cook and Co., Ltd., Customs House agents,92 words
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Article761 1909-03-09 7 MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFER TO GERMANY. Remarkable Revelations in Berlin. Writing on February in the Berliner Tageblatt, Herr Theodor Wolff, the editor of that journal, gives an account of the proposals which, he allegrs, Mr. Chamberlain made to the German Government during tbe Boer War for the conclusion of761 words
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Article180 1909-03-09 7 The accounts of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, for 1908, show that during the twelve month cases were assisted to the amount of £84 195. sd. there being at tbe end ol the year .£147 10s. Bd. on deposit in the 8ank,.£32:)8.9d. on current account180 words
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Article17 1909-03-09 7 At the close* of the Opium Conference at Shanghai, the British and American d«ltgatcn left tot Peking.17 words
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Article475 1909-03-09 7 Ipoh Cashier Committed for Trial on Serious Charge. The case in which H. H. Edwards late cashier and book-keeper to Messrs. McAlister and Co, Ltd.,lpofa, waschtrged with criminal breach of trust in respect of two sums of money ($5OO and 1400 respectively) was resumed, at Ipoh, before475 words
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Article271 1909-03-09 7 What is Enacted Under the New Measure. A special London cable to the Pioneer, dated February 25 says: The Indian Councils Bill enacts that the legislative councils shall include elected members, and fixes the maximum total strength of sixty -for the Viceroy's Council, fifty for the Major271 words
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Article137 1909-03-09 7 Trolley Precipitated into Rocky River Bed. A trolly accident attended with fatal results occurred at Ellatota Bridge, Ceylon, on 2nd instant. Two trollies, one loaded with rails, were coming down from Haputale when the trollies were derailed. Overseer Pieris and two coolies were thrown off into137 words
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Article139 1909-03-09 7 A oaso of kidnapping was tried in the district court before Mr. Howard, this morning. Tbe cbild in question wax an infant of ten months, whose jnother was a young Malay woman named Salma. Accused was an aged Malay woman known as Noonia. Bergeant Dickson139 words
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Article202 1909-03-09 7 GREAT STEEL WORKS FOR GUN MAKING. Order to British Firms (From Our Own Corrksponubnt.) London, March 9. Mossrs. Armstrong, Whitworth, and Vie kers-Maxim, the great ordnance makers, shipbuilder?, and steel armour plate manufacturers, havo received a commission from the Japanese Govornmont to erect steel works in Japan. The202 words
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Article117 1909-03-09 7 CONFERENCE OF THE POWERS PROPOSED. Prospects More Hopeful. [RbUTBR's TELEGRAM.] London, March H. It is reported from St. Petersburg that, in view of the Servian reply to the Russian note, Russia proposes to invite the Powers to a conference forthwith. Drk OMMUMMH Lloyd Tiiimti Berlin, March 8.117 words
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Article496 1909-03-09 7 Record of Work During the Past Year. The annual report of the Singapore I title Association for thu year onded December ill last, records that subscriptions have fallen off considerably during the year, and expcuscs h«ve increased, and this point will havo to bo considered during the496 words
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Article16 1909-03-09 7 Tbe price of tin in Singapore to-day is •66.45 per picul. Seventy-Ore tons bare been sold.16 words
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Article846 1909-03-09 8 DIFFERENCES TO BE SETTLED AT ALL COSTS. Peaceful, but Doubtful Policy. (By E. H. D. Sewell.) London, February 12. I had no time last week to include in my letter the result of ttie deliberations of the AffHl Committee of the International Board which sat at Edinburgh846 words
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227 1909-03-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I admire tbe courage and sound sense of the present collector of land revenue, Mr. R. J. Farrer. You have done a great public service in calling attention to his report in your issue of the 6th227 words
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Letter259 1909-03-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I notice a letter in one of your issues uuder date Jugra, December 12, and over tho signature of Mr. A. E. Ma :t°adyen. In this inst i Mini nt which he utilises fjr the purpose of airing his259 words
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Article448 1909-03-09 8 There i- uo play to-day. Followiug are the tics for Wednesday A Doublks. Hooper itul Patchitt rec. 2 v. Cameron and Bard IXiibishire and Craig owe 4 v. Carmichael and Threlfall scr. Green and Mayson owe 1 v. Linton and Dennys scr. Check and Cuscaden reo. 2448 words
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Article108 1909-03-09 8 Notes in General. Mian Brooke Smith is the lady champion tennis player in Ceylon. Tbe half-yearly cricket fixture between Perak and Penang will be played at Penang during Easter, the probable dates being Saturday and Monday, April 10 and 12. For the second time in his career, S.108 words
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Article97 1909-03-09 8 A. A. A. Decisions. At a general committee meeting of the A.A.A. in London, it was decided to hold tbe seven and ten miles running championships on April 17, and the general championships on Saturday July 8. The application of the Middlesex Walking Club on behalf of Mr. T.97 words
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Article151 1909-03-09 8 Selangor dolf Club. The following scores were returned for the Ladies' March medal Mrs. Gallagher 66— scr. =60 J Miss Vetter 76— 8 =67 As less than three cards were returned, no price can be awarded. An additional prize for the forthcoming meeting has been presented by Sir A.151 words
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Article390 1909-03-09 8 Calcutta Race Stakes. Large additions to the stakes to be rnn for at the next Calcutta races have been recommended by which the second and third horses will benefit. For instance, while first money for the Viceroy's Cup will be the same as it now is, IN. 20,000,390 words
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Article23 1909-03-09 8 To-day's Tie. Mrs. and Miss Holden v. Mrs. Gansloser and Mrs. Sanders. Wednesday's Tie Mrs. Holden v. Miss Holden.23 words
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Article180 1909-03-09 8 Taiping v. Penang. A number of members of tbe Penang Ladies' Rifle Club arrived at Taiping on 4th instant, and engaged in a series of competitions with the lady shots of Taiping. Brief results are as follow 100 Yards Penang, 159; Taiping, 162 150 Yards Penang, 124 Taiping, 144.180 words
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Article53 1909-03-09 8 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China has received the following amount on accoun tot the Italian Earthquake Fund Amount already acknowledged 11,458.54 W. H. S. 1.00 Capt. E. Koenig 5.00 Towkay Loke Yew 200.00 Yon Ngan Pan 10.00 Lob Kee Seng 20.00 J. G. Koek53 words
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Advertisement600 1909-03-09 8 TIIC HirH-n A^ I THE ONLY VIRGINIA CIGARETTES inn niun v,lmjj WH|CH have the approval I OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION eiGARETTES. Packed in Patent Vacuum Tins, which retain the Vff fto la* ft* Exqusite Aroma and Flavour of the Tobacco (or I jk any length of time in all climates.600 words
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Advertisement377 1909-03-09 8 Important Notice. Jso-nig6t! V>o-nig6t!! His Excellency SIRARTHUR YOUNG, X.C.M.d., ACTING GOVERNOR, LADY EVELYN YOUXG, and party have accorded their distinguished PATRONAGE AND PRESENCE TO 1 SPECIAL PEBFOBMANCE OF THE Jiippodrome CIRCUS AXD MENAGERIE TO-NIGHT I SPECIAL PROGRAMME. TIME AND PRICES AS USUAL. NEXT MATINEE, SA'URDAY, AT 4.30 P.M. Soldiers in377 words
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Miscellaneous117 1909-03-09 8 DAY BY DAY. Tuesday, March 9. High Wate', 11.48 a.m. Ilippodrorr.e, Beach Road, 9, Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Wednesday, March 10. High Water, 0 20 a.m., 0.18 p.m. Thursday, March 11. lli^li Water, 0.41 a.m., O.SO p.m. n and O. homeward mail due. Bandmann Comedy Co Victoria Theatre.117 words
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Article810 1909-03-09 9 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Achilles, China, Mar 25; W. Mansfield \irlte, Sydney. Apl 38 Bonstead Ambria, Hongkong, Apl Behn Meyer Asaaye, Colombo, Apl 8 P. O. Coy Aynthia, Bombay, Mar 18; Borneo Ooy Austria, China, May 7 Raatenberg Schmidt Amiral Magon,810 words
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Article100 1909-03-09 9 From Eurpoe By the P. <* O. steamer Dalai, doe Mar. ML From China By the P.*.O. steamer Delta, due Mar. 11. Time Table of Mails Due an F.tO f«b 1 N.D.L ■'eb 4 B. I. fab 9 M. M. •'eb 13 P. AO. ■>b 15 N.D.L.100 words
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Article21 1909-03-09 9 Timßii.LH on Fort Canning and Moan! Faber drop daily at Vi noon, Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime.21 words
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Advertisement485 1909-03-09 9 INSURANCE Complies CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Capital Subscribed .12,500,00 C Amount paid up 500,000 Reserre fond 1.680,000 Head Omci, HoRSIOBO. Xbe undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are prepared tc teoept Marine Risks at onrrent rates. BOUSTEAD 4 Co.,— Agmu PNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS EUTiBLIBHED485 words
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Advertisement761 1909-03-09 9 BTEJWEB 3AILIM6B. C.P.R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Lin* THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE vis CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED BTATEB. Route tram Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki. (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vanoonrer. K.M.B. "Eurasus of lii Dii" 1 Twin screw atea8.M.6. "Enun oi761 words
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Advertisement47 1909-03-09 9 THE SWEDISH EABT ASIATIC CO.. LTD. FOR MARSEILLES. HAVRE. COPENHAGEN AND GOTHENBURG. The Swedish ss. YEDDO is expected to arrive from Hongkong on March 11, and will receive a prompt despatch for the above port?. For further particular', apply to THE EABT ASIATIC COMPANY, Ltd., 430 Agents.47 words
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Advertisement543 1909-03-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Singapore— German New Guinea. S.B. "BANDAKAN" will leave for Batavia, SamaranK, Soerabaya, Macassar, Amboina, Banda, Berlinbafen, Potsdambafen, Stepbansort. Finschhafon, Simpsonhafen and vice versa on April 2, in connection with the German Mail steamer BUELOW and after this regularly every eight weeks always connecting with tbe543 words
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Advertisement206 1909-03-09 9 Sledge Milk. ff|E9fe[ ABSOLUTELY K^j^ PURE, Evei 7 Single Tin l^^S^^l GUARANTEED m3_ —^r^7 It( II 1 I OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Agents. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ERECTION OF A MOSQUE AND MORTUARY. AT THE MOHAMEDAN CEMETERY. SERAN6OON. The Municip Commissioners invite tenders for tbe erection and completion of a206 words
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Advertisement88 1909-03-09 9 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that in order to carry out repairs the following streets will be closed to traffic until the work is com pleted (1) TELUK AYBR STREET, between Market Street and Church Street, from Tuesday, 9th instant. (2i IBLL'K AVER STREET, between Church Street and Pekin88 words
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Article1047 1909-03-09 10 Brilliant Scenes at the German Capital. At the Pariser |Platz Berlin the King and Queen were welcomed by the city authorities and tbe Chief Burgomaster of the city Herr Kirscbner, read the following address: Tbe capital of tbe German empire offers to yonr Majesty a most1,047 words
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Article1019 1909-03-09 10 CIVIL SERVICE LEAVE SYSTEM CRITICISED. Ad Undesirable Anomaly. This article, which we reproduce in fall, appears in the Straits Echo of March 2 We who live under the aegis of the Straits Settlements Government can have nothing but praise to bestow upon the Civil Servants on whose1,019 words
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Advertisement617 1909-03-09 10 BUNKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IHOORPORAT4D BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 80,000 Share, of MOeaoh £1,«00,000 Beeerre Fund 41,620,000 BeaerTe Liability of Proprietor. ..11,100,000 BANKERS. Bank oi England. Nations! Bank of Scotland. Tb London City A Midland Bank, LKJ. SINUAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts are617 words
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Advertisement518 1909-03-09 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital iv,000,000 RESERVE FUND Btorlingßeservs 116,000.000 s M 550 000 SUvertWvs •14,500.000/ gtsarv* Liability of Propristort 115.000,00 C COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oreeson, Chairman. H. E. Torakim, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E. O. Barrett, Esq. 11. B. Lenzmann, Esq 3.518 words
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Advertisement40 1909-03-09 10 CHIM3LRLAINS COUGH REMEDY. The many remarkable cures of colds and grip effected by this preparation have made it famous over a large part of the civilized world. It oan always be depended upon. For ■ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement52 1909-03-09 10 SUREST METHYLOIDS are the best and surest specific known for tbe rapid and effective cure of all affections of the urinary tract or urethra. They stop the discharge and cure these affections permanently in leas time than any other similar preparation. Tboy are better than injections and superior to santal52 words
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Advertisement872 1909-03-09 10 SALES BY AUCTION. IN THE ESTATE OF TAN LIAN SWEE DECEASED. AUCTION SALE VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan Co.'s Salerooms, On Monday, March 15, a> 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. 12 Houses, Nos. 173 to 184, Benooolen Street, Statutory (Srant No. '2139. area 8,786, square feet. Quit rent872 words
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Article1309 1909-03-09 11 DELIGHTFUL TOURING FROM BOMBAY TO MADRAS. Eight Hundred Miles on a Car. Tbe following nee Hint, by Passenger, appears in the Madras Times, of February 25:— Blae Bell is a Rolls Royce 40-50 ir. 6 cylinder ear fitted with Roides- Beiges body and Cape hood. Other features are forced1,309 words
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Advertisement333 1909-03-09 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST ARRIVKD, Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK GREEN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND-SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, To^rs DUNLOP ONLY BRITISH MADE Ullt Aw QUALITY. 7^^^ dCSI. MoW TYRES, DMNU Dunlop Poeumatie Type Co., Ltd., b u333 words
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Advertisement398 1909-03-09 11 SIDDELEY AUTOCARS are the Most Reliable in tbe World. Tboy are Famous also for High Efficiency, Comfort and Silence, with Small Maintenance and Running Costs. They are produced by a branch of the world-renowned firm of Vickers, Sons and Maxim, Limited. They are made in Eight Models, including tbe New398 words
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Advertisement216 1909-03-09 11 Full Particulars from the Sola AGENTBI CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS: KKmmMrm. O. J. KEYMETt A Co. bm* to off or ihmlr mmrvlomm mm AGENTS IN EN LAND. Emtmbllmhmd In 1844, Ihmy hmrm a thorough knomlmdgm of thm Mmrkmlm. mnd m- mrtmnom ml Emmtmrn rnQulrmmrntm. Thm hmmdm of thm Firm atom amrmonmi216 words
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Advertisement171 1909-03-09 11 THE STRAITS TIMES CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE Following Places IN SINGAPORE Messrs. John Little 4 Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. I Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn Co., Battery Road A Amenian Street. Messrs. Koh k Co., 00, Bra.' Basah Road. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de l'Europe. Hotel171 words
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Advertisement552 1909-03-09 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MiioeI ••■eons Want* of Every Description, Houses, Inl, ate., to let, an Inserted at the following mim:— Om Insertion I.H par taeb. Two i.OO Three 1.80 Hi MO ■to* l.« 0 Twelve T.N Twenty-flvt 10.00 (Each inbceqnent month M par laok.) X ae above rat*552 words
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Advertisement389 1909-03-09 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. tUTU Fow LinM. on. or two tasertioaa, 11.00 By th. inch, m 8oal« of Charfie. RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Oood Rubber Stnmpa, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. 0 1687 BRAN FOR SALE First-class quality, fresh packed in bags of 98 to 100 catties.389 words
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Advertisement621 1909-03-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. kUTM t— Few till, o— Of rw- la— Hum. |..jQ ■r the teak, ese Seals ol Okaices. OFFICE TO BE LET. Offioe on seooDd floor of. No. 7, Batter; Road. Apply to Uathrie and Co., Ltd. c 1878 OFFIOE ft 80D6WN TO BE LET With621 words
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Advertisement531 1909-03-09 12 The Van Rijn Tyreless Rubber Wheel. PATENTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ALL PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES AND COLONIES. A Perfect Wheel for All Kinds of Motor The Van Rijn Wheel is made of one solid Vehlcles> mass of Para Rubber. It is unbreakable, No Costly Tyre renewals No Punctures to Cause531 words
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Advertisement334 1909-03-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Kirn i-F o«r Lino., od. or two laaatMo— «1 Br the Inch, see Seals ol Chattel. HOUSE TO LET. Compoaud House, No. 5-2, Kramat ltoad. Rent $25 Apply to No. 51, Kramat Road. u442 CHANCERY HOUSE Chancery Lane, unfurnished. Entry May 1. RenttlOO. Apply to334 words
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Advertisement455 1909-03-09 12 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, A List of applications for public house licences to be considered at the meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices on Tuesday. March 23, 1909, may be seen on application at the Colonial Secretary's Office and at the Chinese Protectorate during the usual office hours. Singapore, March .">,455 words
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