The Straits Times, 30 August 1909
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Title Section13 1909-08-30 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.051 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. AUGUST 30. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement111 1909-08-30 1 SELECTED HAVANA CIGARS. UPMANNS Cupidos per box 25 $5.00 I'asatiempos 5.00 Dandies 5.50 R»?gl de Mods 5.50 Eldorados 6.00 Preferidos 6.50 HENRY CLAY'S Club 6.25 Alkas 5.75 Curiosas 5.00 Serpentinas 7.50 Altavida 5.25 BOCKS Catalas 6.75 GLANTROPS Tamina per box of 50 7.50 Celestial 25 4.00 Adelante 50 8.50 La111 words
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Advertisement74 1909-08-30 1 IN THE MATTER OF THE BTRAITB VERMICELLI FACTORY. LTD IN LIQUIDATION. For salt as a »;oiiig concern the Vermicelli Machinery complete, consisting of an Engine, Boiler, Pumps, also a Vacuum Drier, Pug Mills, Pressing Machines and all the Stock-in-trade, etc., etc., and tho Lease of Land and Huildings now open74 words
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Advertisement42 1909-08-30 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT tl7. Orchard Road ARRANGED FLORAL BASKETS, BOUQUETS, SHOWERS, ETC. Wedding Orden receive ipeoial attention Many Local Testimonials. Prices Moperatk. Cnt Flowers from on- own Nunerie*, alwayi Quite Freeh. 1455 Telephone Nnnerici 190. Proprietress Mrs. H. A. MOSS.42 words
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Advertisement127 1909-08-30 1 ROBINSON CO. Annual CASH CLEARANCE Sale! WILL OOZfe^MZEnSTGE Wednesday, September I, AND CONTINUE DAILY. Once a Year, and Once a Year Only. Real Bargains! Real Reductions! N.B. The Establishment will be closed at noon, on Tuesday, August 81, for final preparations. ROBINSON CO. GOVERNMENT OF NEGRI SEMBILAN. DREBBERB WANTED. 1.127 words
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Advertisement52 1909-08-30 1 ZMI-A-IR/TIEXjIILS Blue and Silver Label is an accepted guarantee, all over the world FOR THE BEST QUALITY IN BRANDY THREE STAR AND ONE STAR. Youknowit For particulars of To h. had *>J th. of Blue an<l trade P nCes M BiT«Lab.i. pieage app i y to:— D al#r ADAMSON, GILFILLAN52 words
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Advertisement48 1909-08-30 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I Grand Change of Programme. TEN MEW FILMS Just Received. BTRIN6 ORCHEBTRA. ELECTRIC FANB. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. H. KAPS, Piano and Music Depot. The cheapest and the most rcliablo Establishment for everything MUSICAL. Tunings 94 No. 20, Stamford Road. 165648 words
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Article818 1909-08-30 2 POINTS FROM THE INQUIRY AT MAURITIUS. Outspoken Criticism of the Press. For some weeks past we have followed with interest the reports appearing in the Planters and Commercial Gazette, Port LouiH, of the proceeding before the Royal Commission, under the presidency of Sir Frank Swettenuaui, to enquire818 words
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Article95 1909-08-30 2 There will shortly retire from the Malay States Guide?, on pension, Gurdit Singh, its Subadar Major or Senior Native Officer, and Hon. A. D. C. to the Governor, after a meritorious service of thirty yearn under the British flag. Gurdit Singh started as a schoolmaster in the Indian Army, exchangod95 words
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Advertisement255 1909-08-30 2 GENASCO ROOFING. WHAT'S THE. USE, OF A ROOF THAT YOU HAVE, TO KEEP TINKERING? I Genasco I Ready Roofing (Mineral and Smooth Surface, I puts an end to your roof troubles. It is made of Trinidad Lake As--1 phak, the natural waterproofer. It M gives you absolute weather-protec-years after ordinary255 words
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Advertisement180 1909-08-30 2 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES are not an experiment. They have been the favourite blends at home for many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in the Colonies. No expense is spared in keeping both, up to the mark REO BEAL AND BLACK AND WHITE 46 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD, (NEAR180 words
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Advertisement69 1909-08-30 2 INFANTILE CHOLERA. An; unusual looseness of a child's bowels during the hot weather should be a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop in a few hoars, and prompt action should be taken to avqid it. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil, will69 words
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Advertisement543 1909-08-30 2 J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. CHARLES JflSb HEIDSIEGK'S White Seal nTO? Champagne fl Solo Agents flj H IIKIIV SEVER ie 111.. LTD., fll I Singapore 4 lVuan^. Husi J3HN LITTLE&CO.. LTD. j Singapore. lr*'ißfr?lJ MARTIN'S MMr,'>- raw w w c ,m ■mifor Ladies.! MrE. mmm) a543 words
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Advertisement480 1909-08-30 2 A Famous Cricketer !u C. H Hutl i> Hit i> M P oulttter tv mkt mm m I N UW^hTTmH'iTT Nerve Strain, Weariness, Exhaustion— To enable me to KMT well, says George Hirst, the celebrateJ Yorkshire cricketer, to get the bat out of oneself, Phosferine is wonderfully effective, and imparts480 words
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Article1456 1909-08-30 3 LIKELY TO BE POPULAR IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Great Speed and the Spice of Danger. Now that the Aero Club of America is having its grounds on Ilempßtead Plains put in condition air sailing promises to become an organised sport within a short time, says tlie1,456 words
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Advertisement197 1909-08-30 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS. BOILER MAKERS. BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Steam, Gas and Oil Engines for all purposes. Boile s and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock acd Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pulleys,197 words
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Advertisement1119 1909-08-30 3 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Issue of $1,000,000 four and half per cent. Debenture Stock, 1909. 1. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, having in pursuance o the provisions contained in the Municipal Ordinance, 1896, decided with the sanction of the Governor in Conncil, to create and issue debenture stock,1,119 words
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Advertisement1126 1909-08-30 3 SCHEDUIE D. Statkmkm mh.wiv, thk avkkai.k anmal neon raoa auraui Ucra H ML.VICIPAMTY KOR THIC LAST FtVK Me *K-. K\. Ll LIN.. ISatKs, Tanks am. BnuOKWM*" Ykuc. Li. knsks. Kkes. Bnm. J**ATM M:s. SopfLV. I'BLLAXROia. 1904 81,836.45 76,008.24 234.928.67 ;.|I7II'U HMa miMSK 1905 *****83 6K.6:«).31 B7.M&00 £S«iS£ KWttU? ~uZ 19081,126 words
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Advertisement669 1909-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. For China, Japan, Penan?, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porti, Plymouth and London. Throngh Bills of Ladl-g issuod (or Chin* Ooast, Perjian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Delta Sept 10669 words
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Advertisement694 1909-08-30 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed (rom Liverpool outwards (or the Straite, China and Japan every week and (rom Japan homewards (or London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every (ortnlght (or Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and (or Marseilles, Havre694 words
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Advertisement607 1909-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. GIL. LTD. In steamers of this Company m^in^»ln regular direot service between Calcutta, Straite, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargc, on through BUla of Lading (or Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtaas Porte, Formosa, the Philipplnea, 4i,, Ac. Steamers Tona Commander Kotsam 4,898 R.607 words
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Advertisement300 1909-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. cTpTr Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mail Stoamsblp lino. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE m CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad the UNITED STATES Route (rom Hongkong, Ha Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea ol Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotorta and Vauoouver, 8.M.8. "EsTnaaaoFlHDiA" 1 Twin-screw aten 8.M.8. "EKruaa or Jaias" J- men,300 words
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Advertisement642 1909-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGSHAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service betweea Hamburg, Bremea, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly (or Havre and Hamburg and once a month (or Bremerhaven direct, calling at Fenang and Colombo. Taking cargo at642 words
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Advertisement725 1909-08-30 4 STEAMER BAILINM. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers ol this Company sail fortuighty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, aud vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Ponang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki725 words
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Article162 1909-08-30 5 FIXTURES. Monday, August 30. llifili Water, 9.88 p.m. N. D. I., lioim ward mail due. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborou»h Cinematograph. Tuesday. August 31. Hi^h Water, 11.0 a.m., 10.2i. p.m. Wednesday, September 1. High Water, 11..!-' a.m., 11.12 p.m St. (iiles. S.C.C. tennis tournament begins. Thursday, September162 words
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Article179 1909-08-30 5 ToDat. Colorabri ami K'linbiy I. iaibay Maru 3pm Malacca, Port Dickson, Port Swettenham aud Tiluk Adsod Perak 3 pm Hongkong, Shanghai aud Japan (ilctiroy 4 pm Batavia. Clieribon .'.ml Samaraug Oiaug Sen j I pm liaugkuk Cbiengmai 4 pm To-morrow Au.imbu and Natuna la. Fiavo 11 am179 words
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Article126 1909-08-30 5 The homeward Gorman Packet Gocben loft Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Thursday, the 2<ith instant, aud may be expected to arrive here this afternoon. The Mail dospatdiul horn Singapore to London, via NafMa, on tho Brd instant, was delivered on the 27th instant. The Mail d''sp%tcliod from126 words
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Article506 1909-08-30 5 Latest Arrivals. .tmimlt. liril. Mr. 1159 tons, Capt Sangster, Aug SB. I'roro l'ulo Sembilan, Aiig26. Oil Hut/ Bros ML For Hongkong. Au« 30— IHs. AritHilan, Jap. str. 2153 toni, Capt Ota, Aiil; M. From Muke. Aug 18. Coal. Mitsui lUiwan Kaisba. For Java, Sept 3— lids. Han lon506 words
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Article90 1909-08-30 5 August 28 SriUmmr, lint str. Moar and Malacca K'impot, Ych str, Bangkok lp"h, Hrit str. Penang via ports Hung ll'uii Brit str. Swstow via ports K. U ,llcm 111, Dut str, Amsterdam via ports lU'iibat, Siani str, Bangkok via grarts Ban w haii Sixm, Brit str, P. Swct'bam, Pcnaug90 words
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99 1909-08-30 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JON Q PAOA.R. East Wbabf Basik— Nil. East W. Section 1 Kal imo, Lightning. Bsotion No. 1 (Sheeiw Wkabi i— Nil. Section 3— Taroba, Echunga. B— Nil. M 4— Capri. n n 6— Charon.99 words
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Article190 1909-08-30 5 A cargo of copra arrived from the Natunas, yesterday, by tho local steamer Flevo. A carco of tin ore arrived from Singkep by the Singkep Tin Mining Co.'s steamer Sultan van Lingga, on Saturday. Nearly eight hundred pigs were brought from Macassar and Bali by tho N. D.190 words
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Article424 1909-08-30 5 Coming to Singapore. Per N.D.L. steamer I'rii Eitel Fricdrich, due September 2. Mr. Prof. Hugo Mieho, Mr. O. M. Laidlaw, Mr. M. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Raphael, Mr. Khou-Wie Seng, Mr. P. L. Schrocder, Mr. Th. Luppe, Mr. N. Gruenbcrg, Mr. li. C. I), van Leeuwenberg,424 words
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Article73 1909-08-30 5 A small rubber plantation on the outskirts o' Matang, the owners whereof at one time, hampered by wild pig«, not to mention a tiger or two, and other troubles, seriously contemplated abandoning it, has just been offered $l.">, 000 in spite of the falling prices of rubber. This plantation could73 words
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Article46 1909-08-30 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount l'aber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Oreonwich meantime. The time gun is tired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.46 words
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Article567 1909-08-30 5 Tendency for Upward Rates Checked Speedily. Me3sra. Sami-il ..lontagu and Co., in their report, dated fi >m London, on sth inst state:— About .CC.-.0.000 bar gold arrived from South Africa and India, and will again be divided between the Continent and the liank of England. The prico567 words
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Article140 1909-08-30 5 Duchemin was guillotined at 4 o clock on the morning of August 5, outside the prison of La Sante. He was sentenced to death for the murder of his mother. A large crowd assembled around the scaffold and remained there duiing the entire night. Neighbouring thoroughfares were blocked140 words
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Article255 1909-08-30 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE^ SINOAPOM, AuutsT 80, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/g 2/4 Demand 2/4 J Private 6 m/g 2/4,',--do 8 tn/8 -J a On Germany— Bank d/d 289 Private 8 m/g 241 do 6 m/g 243 On Fr-ince— Bank d/d 2*4 Private 8 m/s 296} do 6 m/ 8255 words
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Article264 1909-08-30 5 Ishdk Paid Valci Up ComfAXl Di^nd BI'YLRS Skllkrs I 10 10 10 10 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% for "08 Bruang, Ltd. Bniseh Hydraolio T. M. Co., Ltd. 6% for '08 6.00 6.00 7.75 i 6.25 6.25 8.00 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1264 words
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Article542 1909-08-30 5 Sterling. '2 1 1 1 1 2/. -2-/-1 1 1 2/. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a/2/- Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. 80% for 'oB 1 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 10% (or '08 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 5% for '08 1 BukitKajang542 words
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Article186 1909-08-30 5 10 10 &0 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 (0 1 100 100 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for "Or 12.50 10% for •Of 8.71 Fraucr A Neave, Ltd. 17)%186 words
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Advertisement187 1909-08-30 5 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE .mmmk The King of Cigarettes The King of A free sample "5^ obtainable by \J Sold by All th P^oipal 55. ROBINSON RD. Tobacconists. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. Awarded Grand Prix "for Cigarettes, London, 1908. AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Sept 2. At saleroom, unredeomed187 words
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Miscellaneous233 1909-08-30 5 WEATHER REPORT. KaiuUng KerbauUos^t^,Jvg 1 _1i:),J909 9 a. M.S r. M.'tt r. h. lUwrtiA. Bar. 31 F»h ?0 865 J9 859 29.869 Temp 82.6 81.0 78 0 nil. Wet Bulb Ther 7« 0 78 0 76 0 DirofWind.. N.W calm B.W Ma*. Temp.. 87.8 Mn. "0 Max. tnSnn.. ltt.s Terr233 words
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1208 1909-08-30 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 30. AERIAL RECORDS. Since last week all doubt about the coming of the aeroplane must bo at an end. The flights at Rheims have demonstrated, even more than the crossing of the English Channel, that anew and valuable method of travel has passed the merely1,208 words
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Article13 1909-08-30 6 A Tamil has heen arrested on a charge of kidnapping a Tamil girl.13 words
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Article14 1909-08-30 6 Kinta river is reported to be flooded owing to heavy rains in the I'lu.14 words
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Article20 1909-08-30 6 A crocodile, over 12 feet long, shot in the Klang river, was found to contain several chains and dog badges20 words
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Article22 1909-08-30 6 There were no crimes of any importance in half the local police districts ovor Sunday, an unusual record for a week end.22 words
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Article30 1909-08-30 6 Messrs. Robinson and Co. announce that their store will be closed at noon to-morrow, August 81, to enable them to mako the final preparations for their forthcoming annual clearance sale.30 words
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Article39 1909-08-30 6 The rubber craze has penetrated even into the wild interior of Kelantan, and the people are so affected by it that they arc giving up the gTowing of hill padi in favour of rubber and work on rubber plantations.39 words
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Article32 1909-08-30 6 There was a special tiffin at the Town Club Penang, on Wednesday, to mark the occasion of the nuptials of His Excellency's daughter, and special menu cards were printed, headed Wedding Bells.32 words
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Article35 1909-08-30 6 The Java Times understands that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has bonght the premises now occupied by Messrs. Kowley, Davies and Co., in Kali Besar, Bata»ia, and intends to rebuild the same for bank purposes.35 words
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Article42 1909-08-30 6 The Chinese Sctubayang Hantu, or festival of the spit its, begins today and there are ample evidences of this in Chinatown where large quantities of food are in preparation for the sustenance of the ghostly ones. The festival lasts over a fortnight.42 words
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Article47 1909-08-30 6 With an average attendance of 24,001 a day thu total attendance for the first forty-two days of tho Alaska- Yukon-Pacific Exposition passed the million mark. The grand total is 1.015,272. This surpasses the record of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and also that of the Jametitown Exposition.47 words
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Article56 1909-08-30 6 However backward the Malays in the other States may be in the payment of their taxes, those in Kuala I'ilah and tho country round about are very good in this respect. Out of a rent roll of $57,057 for this distiict. there remained, at end of the year, only a56 words
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Article45 1909-08-30 6 Messrs. C. F. F. Wearne and Co. have received information of the particulars of their 1910 Standard cars. They are to be fitted with a starting device which proved so satisfactory, that l'Viswell's, the makers of these cars, contemplate supplying them without a starting handle.45 words
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Article62 1909-08-30 6 The death is announced of the wife of Mr. Tan Hap Leung, of 188, Telok Ay. r Street, on Saturday. Tho deceased, who was H5 years of age, had been ill for a year. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral takes place on62 words
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Article57 1909-08-30 6 It has leaked out, says the Pcrak Pioneer, that a deputation of members of a certain sanitary board, within the radius of a hundred miles from Taiping, called on His Excellency the High Commissioner during his brief stay at Kuala Kangsar, tho other day. We are told that they left57 words
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Article63 1909-08-30 6 In the lengthy report of the Tronoh Mines meeting in the Mining World, Ipob is referred to as Ebo. The Times of Malaya does not wonder at the reporters tripping over the name. It is not pretty nor has it a pretty meaning. Our contemporary throws out the suggestion that63 words
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Article69 1909-08-30 6 At its meeting fixed for Friday next, the Legislative Council will be asked to approve certain additions to the estimates enumerated in a paper laid on the table at the meeting on Friday last. The Civil Procedure Code Amendment bill will be road the third time. The bills to amend69 words
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Article60 1909-08-30 6 The Pasteur Institute at Batavia which deals Kith cases of rabi has issued its report for 1908. The number of cases treated was 456, iucluding 185 Europeans. Out of this number, only eight, all natives, died of rabies. The report pointedly remarks that the police at lUtavia fall short in60 words
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Article82 1909-08-30 6 The officials and subordinates of the public works department and the government survey office, Singapore, have been photographed with their chief. Mr. A. M'irray, who retires in a few days. The following were those included in the group Mettsrs. A. Murray. K. G. Pigott, H. V. Towner, W. J. Haskins,82 words
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Article443 1909-08-30 6 Mr. A. 0 Baker. cadet, will act temporarily as dutiirt i ilict r, Jasin. The Rev. J l>. Parry, the chaplain ot Kinta, has been offered, it is said, tho incumbency of St. Mays Church at Kuala Lumpur. Capt. Chancellor, acting inspoctor-r,ei!eral of police, returnod from a443 words
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Article50 1909-08-30 6 Through first class tickets to the Fedora ted Malay States It iii\\ ays only will be issued at the rate of five cents per mile to bonu fidu tourists in accordance with tlie rc_ WtionH iv force on the Johorc State K:.uway and Federated Malay States Railways.50 words
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Article102 1909-08-30 6 It is reported that the following changes will shortly take place in official circles in the F. M. S. In consequence o< Mr. W. 11. liinsmore. acting magistrate at Seremban, going on leavo early ne.\t mo ith, Mr. N. Maxwell, from T.iipiny. will go to Seremban to act102 words
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Article165 1909-08-30 6 Mrs. Mary E. Fit/i.'"rald, widow of the late Bishop .lames W. PHaganld, died July 5, in her sixty-eighth year, at her summer home in Ocean Grove. N". .1. The Christian Advocate says of Mrs. Kit/Gerald: Evor since the translation of her beloved daughter, Cornelia, at Penang,165 words
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Article162 1909-08-30 6 Au iuciJunt. sliixkiiik! <*"* W--11 an amusing, n.latccl by tins BetM ilu Cliim-, shows, at a glance, liuw far apart are CliiDcse us of justice from ours. la Yunnan province, shortly after the death of the late Emperor of China, a handsome baby was born to a162 words
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Advertisement122 1909-08-30 6 W. D. A H. O. WILLS' THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS" A Large Hand-Made Cigarette. Packed in magnums. j^ m hree Castles J j Dgarett«l 55CT8. [jil WD&'HO.Wills I Bristol London^^g^^ OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little Co., Robinson oC. John Little Company, Ltd. SALE CURIOS. For One Week Only ~9k\ Lacquered Trays,122 words
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Advertisement229 1909-08-30 6 ALHAMBRA ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. Napoleon Bonaparte, To-Night, at 9 30 p.m. 1 NAPOLEON. Novombor, 179:). AT THE SIEGE OF TOULON. NAPOLEON November, 1796. AT THE FAMOUS BATTLE OK ARCOLE. NAPOLEON. July, 1708 to .May. 179 J. THE EGYPTIAN CAMI'AION. THE PYRAMIDS. NAPOLEON. 1799. BONAPARTE, FIRSTCONSUL, CItOSSINO THE ALI'S. NAPOLEON. IWH). A229 words
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Article130 1909-08-30 7 RECORD BREAKING IN TIME AND DISTANCE. Fine Performance by Mr. Farman. tam'i Tmwiw London, August 2m. At the Itlieims aviation meeting Farman on a biplane made fresh records. He covered a distance of IW, kilometres in a period of 1% minutes, and won tho grand prix champagne of130 words
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Article134 1909-08-30 7 LONG JOURNEY WITH BROKEN PROPELLER. Great Popular Welcome. Biii—'i tlmni London, August ;M). Count Zeppelin has flown from Fried richsehafeu to Berliu, where he arrived at 12.50 yesterday. He dipped the prow of his airship as a salutation to the Emperor. There was a great popular reception134 words
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Article151 1909-08-30 7 TIMES LAMENTS SACRIFICE OF BRITISH INTERESTS. Criticism of Bank's Policy. Rki-tkk TbmMM Loudon, August M. Tbr Tiuios in an article on Chinese railway matters, deplores the abandonment of the policy of rcjuiriug China to resort to British capital and enterprise, with DM cooperation of the I'nited States. It151 words
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Article58 1909-08-30 7 IMPORTANT CONCESSIONS MADE BY GOVERNMENT. Publicans Still Dissatisfied. Hki ikr's Tklkuram London, August 80. The Government has issued important amendments to the licensing proposals under the Budget. Large reductions are allowed to clube, hotels and restaurants, but the publicans are not satisfied, and declare that the reductions do58 words
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Article87 1909-08-30 7 AmoDu the more curious discoveries Capt. WhifTeu made is the secret of the system of telegraphy employed by the natives. Sound i* tbe medium used. Hollow trees are selected and those, being of various thickness, are able to give out a high and low note when struck.87 words
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Article322 1909-08-30 7 European Contingent Entertains Mr. Hawtry The farewell dinner given Mr. W. R. J. Hawtry. assistant superintendent of police, at th< Adelphi Hotel, on Saturday night, was a great success in every respect. Those present included, besides the guest of the evening, Mr. Hastings Rhoies, deputy public prosecutor,322 words
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Article190 1909-08-30 7 Punitive Expeditions Costly and Seldom Effective. The trouble on the Bannu Border continues. There is talk in many quarters of the possibility of a punitive expedition. The Statesman says that in view of tbe unsatisfactory state of affairs prevailing on the Baunu Border where raids190 words
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Article170 1909-08-30 7 Public-Spiritedness on Part of Rangoon Municipality. At the meeting of the finance sub-committee of the Rangoon Municipality, on the 10th inst., it was decided not to press the question to the government of allowing fees to commissioners for attendance at tho meeting, and to rescind the proposal170 words
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Article147 1909-08-30 7 Yesterday was the patronal feast or anniversary of the Singapore Catholic clnb. It was also tbe feast of Our Lady of Victories, therefore, tbo double event was commemorated by a pontifical high mass, the celebrated boing Bishop Bourdon, assisted by Father Rivet and other clergy. Tbe mass147 words
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Article110 1909-08-30 7 Those very clevor and entertaining little folks, known as the Pollard Lilliputian Opera Co., are once more bock in the East after an exteunive tour in the United States and Canada, with all tbe vitality which travel nnd success give, will renew thier acquaintance with the Singapore public,110 words
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Article239 1909-08-30 7 PUNISHMENT DIFFICULT OWING TO ABSTRACT JUSTICE. Absolute Proof Required. The head-hunting forays by Sarawak Dyaks into Dutch territory, in West Borneo, have given rise to serious difficulties. Vhe Dutch authorities asktn for the surrender of the ringleaders, and the Sarawak Government refused to give them up, says239 words
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Article604 1909-08-30 7 iKrom On Own Cokukspondhnt.) Labuan, August 20. A I'liiiK-se quartermaster, of the steamer fieim, whilst returning to his ship on the night of the 13th, fell between the wharf and tbe ship and was drowned. The night was dark and rain was falling hoavily. HU body was not604 words
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Article195 1909-08-30 7 An extraordinary case of amok and murder came before the Criminal Court at Binjey, in Deli, on August 18. In the previous month, the prisoner who is a school lining lad and a native of Banjar in Dutch Borneo, ran amok and stabbed fourteen children, of195 words
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Article39 1909-08-30 7 So pleased are the people of Sitol on tbe separation of their territory from Kcdali, that while the Malays propose to erect a mos ]ue as a memento of the occasion, tbe Chinese propose to baild a Buddhist temple.39 words
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Article597 1909-08-30 7 MENTAL TORTURE FOR NEW YORK CRIMINALS. How Evidence is Extracted. The criticism which has been recently passed by London newspapers on tbe thirc degree methods of the New York police in extracting testimony from criminal suspects is resented by tbe police department thereIt is declared that there597 words
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Article249 1909-08-30 7 (From Oi-r Own Cokkksi'ondknt.) Malacca, August H. On Friday evening, 20 inhabitants of Malacca assembled in the preparatory Reboot to bid f&rewell to Mr. Quin, who leaves to take up an appointment in Singapore. A very pleasant evening was spent in song and dancing. The following ladies and249 words
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Article98 1909-08-30 7 A Japanese woman was before the second magistrate, this morning, on a charge of cruelty to animals in burning alive a rat in front of her house in Malay St., last night. Accused said that she caught the rat in a trap and did kill it by98 words
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Article106 1909-08-30 7 At (ioodwood tbe King wore a black over coat with a huge pink malniaisun in the buttonhole, a tin ot purple and crimson (his racing colours), grey tweed check trousers, and a silver-grey top bat with silver grey ribbon. The Prince of Wales wore a black106 words
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Article646 1909-08-30 7 Serious Allegations Against a European. An inquest was held at Ipoh, on August 26, by Mr. Langston on the cause of the death of a Chinese coolie named Ng Hoi who died at llu Piah Mine on August H> Iv the coarse of his evidence Chen646 words
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450 1909-08-30 7 There was a very good attendance at tbe Teuton ij. Club on Saturday eveniug. when Madame Munti-ltaldini, a famous Italian operatic singer, now paying a visit to tbe East, gave a concert under the patronage of His Kxcelleucy the Governor, and members of the450 words
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Article20 1909-08-30 7 A Chinaman was arrested on Friday night, in the act of prying tbe lock off a door in Carpaoter St.20 words
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Article123 1909-08-30 7 ARMY DISSATISFIED MINISTRY RESIGNS. Rumours that Royal Family Will Abdicate. toun'i Tbumum London. August An Athens telegram states that the Rallis Cabinet has resigned as a result of its refusal to accept military reforms demanded by the officers of the army and navy. The King has summoned M.123 words
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Article321 1909-08-30 7 The Results of Friday's Meeting at Ipoh. iFrom Oik Own CoKßks ■oshkni.i Ipol August 2H. Tbe Ipoh Annual Athletic Sports opened yesterday in dull weather, followed, later in the day, by rain. The attendance was moderate. The results are as follows One hundred yards.— Heat 1, 1). M.321 words
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179 1909-08-30 7 Some Chinese Impressions are contributed to tho National Review by the Rev. Lord William Cecil, impressions gathered during his recent second visit to China. As an illustration of suggestions noted in the article it is put forth that In the near future wo shall be179 words
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Article218 1909-08-30 7 A towkay whose shop is at M Beach Rd. alleges that his cashier has collected 4lf.u and has absconded with it. Mr. Stanley Vincent of Messrs. Tophan, Jones and Railton, bus reported to the police that his bicycle has disappeared. Mr. Howard sent Hoh Chiong to rigorous imprisonment218 words
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Article315 1909-08-30 8 Tlif I'inany Gazette hears tbat snipe are becoming plentiful in tbo neighbourhood of I'ryo Dock. Mr. F. O. B. Dennys, one of the oldest and most successful athletes in the S. S. and I M. S.. has taken part in the Ipob sports. The Straits Echo learns315 words
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Article80 1909-08-30 8 5. C. C. Tournament. The last game in tho S. C. C. lawn bowling tournament— the final of the Friendly Pairs between McKenzie and Talma, and Harrington and Pugh— is to be played this evening, weather permitting. The tournament has been well patronized and has provided some vory80 words
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Article168 1909-08-30 8 Malacca Oolf Club. The ladies' annual shield was competed for over Lereh Links, on Saturday, with the following result Mrs. Howell, also played, but returned no score. .Singapore Championship. The second round in the competition for the golf championship of Singapore was completed over the Keppol Harbour links on168 words
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Article434 1909-08-30 8 Home Matches. Lancashire has beaten Derbyshire, at Chesterfield, by K>o iuus. Kent has beaten Surrey, at the Oval, by nine wickets. The following matches were drawn, owing to rain Gloucester v. Australians, Somerset v. Hampshire Leicester v. Sussex, and Yorkshire v. Middlesex. Cricket Fixtures. The following cricket fixtures have434 words
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Article584 1909-08-30 8 S. C. C. Tournament. The following ties will be played on Wednesday in the S. C. C. tournament i A SIN'.LKS. Perkins scr. v. Eddis owe 1. Mugliston Scr. v. F. Ruchwaldy owe 1. B. SINHLKS. Mr. H. Mergler scr. v. Matson rec. 1 Stevens scr. v. Hunt584 words
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Article430 1909-08-30 8 Long Range Match. > i nl.iy afternoon, the A class mi nilxrs uf tho Singapore Riflo Association held a loon ranjje handicap shoot at Balestier, seven shots and a sigbter at 8J0.900 and 1,000 yards, for a bpoon. There were about a dozen competitors. The shooting took place430 words
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Letter535 1909-08-30 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —In your most interesting account of Unexplored Malaya you mention that Mr. Ridley is particularly emphatic as to tbe damage which is being worked by opium among the Termangoh people. He mentions one case, which came to his notice,535 words
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Article118 1909-08-30 8 The women of Minneapolis have been greatly scandalised by a sermon on modern dreas by a local minister. The Key. gentleman preached vigorously on what he described as the indecency of modern dress of women, and, to give up-to-date American finish to his discourse, he illustrated it by118 words
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Article757 1909-08-30 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 80th August, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Nona. Value. Buyers. Sellers. •>!■ Anglo-Malay 15/- 15 3 £1 Anglo-Sumatra 27/6 80/1 Bantong 30/- M 6 1 Batu Caves757 words
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Article15 1909-08-30 8 Towkay Loke Yew is planting up a < oncession be balds in Kuala Pahug with coconut*.15 words
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Article118 1909-08-30 8 Here's a real hot weather yarn from Philadelphia for which Record stands sponsor: Will an asphalt pavement on a real hot day fry an egg I was the question agitated by half-a-dozen Philadelphians gathered at a residence near VJad and Vine- streets. One of the men118 words
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Article84 1909-08-30 8 Pigs bred in China are certainly hygicnicallv fed, declared a Chinese gentleman who holds an official position in London. When young they are given grasses growing over water, and later they are fed on wheat or barley, bran, and pcamcal mixed with turnips and cabbages. The pi»s are generally kept84 words
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Advertisement329 1909-08-30 8 Coming Coining POLLARD'S Lilliputian Opera Co, In Grand production of voxu ox plan at TLe I;ob iusou Piano THE BELLE OF MEW YORK. nan,, 0 ctuU i i i j| SPECIAL BARGAINS OFFERED IN SOME First-Class Pianos CASH TIME PAYMENTS. BRINSMEAD cS^^t's^: $550 RONISCH su^fb'tone 0 1 1 $550 The329 words
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Advertisement303 1909-08-30 8 G. R. Lambert Co., Ltd. Our firm having had tlic privilege to take THIRTY different subjects of PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VISIT OF H. E. THE GOVERNOR TO KELANTAN TRiNGGANU now offers them to tho public for $1.50 per uumountcd copy, or 920 unmounted complete set, and $25 in book form.303 words
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Article804 1909-08-30 9 The Straits Settlements (Bertam) Rubber Co., Ltd. To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, I have today received the Financial Times containing the directors' Edited Report," dated 29th July, sent me on tho instructions of our directors and trustees. This Report of the proceedings is one-sided,804 words
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Advertisement379 1909-08-30 9 Latest Novelties in Jade. f DANGLES J BIUCKLETS J NECKLETS CIIAIIMS A CHAINS A LINKS .T*. fl KINGS T> BHOOCHES T\ ±f BUTTONS ZZ I'ENDANTS E/ 1 INS E/ EARRINGS SU B. P. DE SILVA. JEUNESSE DOREI Perfumes and Toilet Preparations. May be obtained from all Chemists aud Store-keepers. THE379 words
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Advertisement612 1909-08-30 9 STEAMEB SAILINGS. KY.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAM SHIP CO. LTD Two regular service* are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company'p well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, nnder Mail Contract with the Imperia Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted thronghont by Electricity, provided with exoellent accommodation for First and612 words
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Advertisement102 1909-08-30 9 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PENANG. MADRAS AND NEOAPATAM. The Company's Steamer TAR08A.,6,809 tons, W. H. Jacobs, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, September 2, at 5 p.m. She has exoellent aooommodation for first and seoond-olau passengers. For freight or passage, apply ta BOUSTEAD*102 words
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Advertisement31 1909-08-30 9 PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. IMPONTIO SINOI MM, BEWARB OF IMITATIONS. NoneGenaine without the above two Labels BEH N MEYER A Co., Ltd. •Ole Importer. 7%atts /%4SJX&jV£AY£S SINGAPORE SODA WATER /jta/>//sAe<foyer 25yetv&.31 words
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Advertisement377 1909-08-30 9 STEAMEB SAILINGS. THE SIAM BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. FOB TRINOQAMD, BIECDT, BAOBO, KELANTAN, BANONARA.TELUPIN, PATANI, 6IKOORA. LAOON, KOHSAHDI BAN'DON, LANQSDAN, OHAMPON KOIILAK AND BANGKOK. s.s. Koribat on Aug 'J4 h.s. Chakrabhongs on Sept 1 e.s. Kcdaug ou Sept > T^E EAST ASIATIC COY.. LTD. AgtLU BHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS LTD.377 words
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Article967 1909-08-30 10 BRITISH CRUISER TURNED INTO FAIR. Sailors Entertain Many Children. Babies on a battleship There never were such times On July '23, writes H. A. in the Morning Leader, the s&ilors on the Talbot, which lies off Erith— a line, great hearted atom in the pageant of967 words
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Advertisement591 1909-08-30 10 BANKING COMPANIES CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. f aid np Capital In 60,000 Sharea of 10 each aU.MO.OOO Keserre Fund a 1 1,574,000 Beaarre LUbUily of Proprietor! II ,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. National Bank of Soodand. Tie London Oily A Midland Bulk, Ltd.591 words
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Advertisement509 1909-08-30 10 BAHKIHG COMPANIES, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital •v.000.000 SEBERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 118,000,0001 IJg 500 000 Bilverßeaerve M 4,500,000} a BU0 uuu feterve Liability of Proprietor! $18,000,000 COURT Of DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Qresson, Chairman. H. E. Tomkina, Eaq., Depnty Chairman. E. O. Barrett, Eaq. 1. R.509 words
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Advertisement427 1909-08-30 10 INSURANCE Complies. GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i O. A. Dibrick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Esq., Vice-chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Manuring Director. Peter Fowlib, h.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvrkur. Vow Noan Pan,427 words
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Advertisement59 1909-08-30 10 PROPER TREATMENT FOR DYBENTERY AND DIARRHOEA. The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhc i-a is due to a lack of proper treatment at the first stages of the disease. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy is a reliable and effective medicine, and when given in reasonable time will prevent any59 words
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Advertisement576 1909-08-30 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan Co.'s Salerooms, On Mond.ii/, S,pUmber 0, at 2.30 p.m. Valuable Freehold Land at Robinson Road, comprised in Lot 215 of Grant No. 5536, Sub-division I, estimated area 2,631 square feet, together with the five shop houses576 words
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Advertisement389 1909-08-30 10 J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.S LONDON. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids and Rare Plants. Diploma and gold modal from the Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty the Kirn; of Siam, H.H. the Sultan of Johore and 11. H. the Sultan of Linßga. Fresh cut389 words
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Article1063 1909-08-30 11 THE WORST SIDE OF MOTORING AND THE REMEDY. Question of Insurance Few men who have had much experience of motoring and its mishaps, will attempt to deny that the first thing for the purchaser of a car to do is to insure himself fully both against damage to himself1,063 words
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Advertisement847 1909-08-30 11 depcDds largely on WOLSELEY-SIDDELEY. th' 1 weight a car may usually carry, tho r~sn mileage it runs, and. lastly, its horse- 'sjg»^..j^ power. KuriDß tho past year an owner AS^sSjfe^T'A of a 1012 h.p. Wolscley-Siddelty car that I. >»«^^Sf»L:\'l\ ran 7 104 miles on tlic North Stafford- ■K^> shire roads847 words
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Advertisement302 1909-08-30 11 \I9IO CARSI 1910 CARS I Great Improvements. CARS CAN 1!E ISED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. 1 STANDARDS, STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS, BELSIZE AND REOS. Cars for Hire by Day and Night. •OCHTf C. F. F. Wearn Co. 168 169, Orchard Road. 'PHONE: 114. NIOHT 'PHONE 714 Jnsure Your Motor (Bar AND COVER302 words
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Advertisement105 1909-08-30 11 f&?\ n For a 1 Thousand Household Wash Clothes J MONKEY <\ BRAND N^ Makes Copper like Gold, Tin like Silver DIRECT FROM FACTORY TO DEPOT. Dunlop Motor and Cycle Tyres. Cycle and Motor Repair Outfits, Gharry and Rickshaw Tyring, Rubber Sheets, Valves, Hoses, etc. THE DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY (FAR105 words
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Advertisement619 1909-08-30 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisaeIIaneous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc., to let, aro inserted at the following rates One Insertion 1.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Three 2.80 Six 6.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- five 10.00 (Each subsequent month $5 per inch.) The above rate is based619 words
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Advertisement467 1909-08-30 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. aUnil— foa» I lan, m or two laaertloas, 11.00 Bf Ike laoh, m Seal, of Cfcanea. HORBE AND CARRIASE WANTED. Wanted, one four-seated Victoria and two horses in good condition. Write to C.1.8., c/o Straits Times. 1650 NURSE WANTED. Wanted, European or Eurasian Nurse for a child of467 words
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Advertisement610 1909-08-30 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ■Un -row LUm, oil ot two laaattloa fl.oo Bf the laeb, m. Mkla of ehargn, OFFICE ft BOOOWN TO BE LET. With Immediate tatty Nc. T, Malaett Street. Apply to QUTHBIE A CO., LTD. lttl HOUBE TO LET. Monks Hill Cottage," from October 1, next.610 words
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Advertisement602 1909-08-30 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SimHfon LUm, om at tin ImiUm, SUO By Uu teak, m. Sola of Okjurgaa, HOUBE TO LET. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to No. 2, Raffles Place. 1511 GODOWNB TO BE LET. Nos. 9 and 10, Magazine Road, large, fronting Singapore River. Apply to602 words
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Advertisement655 1909-08-30 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. lYorks Offices: PassirPanjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT CO.,655 words
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Advertisement260 1909-08-30 12 ARTICLES FOfi SALE. KlTia l— Foar Linn, or two ißMrtlou, (1.00 Bf tin Inch, n. He*!* of CbufM, RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Good Rubber Stamps, 10 mentha old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Kcromban D 1567 TURNOUT. ETC.. FOR SALE. One turnout, complete (dig with Cobi. and one typewriter (lilickcnsderfcr260 words
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