The Straits Times, 17 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-17 7 The Straits Times. NO. 23.067 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1909-09-17 7 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. The Famed I N° 70 P Egyptian Cigarettes. Fifty 75 cts. Hundred $1 50. FBESH STOCK!. THE HOTEL of the Highest l»L...lfiL Sfc THE only Hotel of its uciqoe Standard and Repute XJSHr£F»P%*?V r *<^tJ&>\E&L VY Style in the East. in Singapore. .f jJ3 L^2>lsL "RAFFLES" SPECIAL251 words
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Advertisement30 1909-09-17 7 THORNYCROFT'S MOTOR BOATS AND MOTOR ENGINES Of Every Description. BRITISH HADE THROUGHOUT. For fall particulars as to prices, etc., apply to BOUSTEAD CO., Sole Agents, Straits Settlements and F.M.S. 169930 words
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Advertisement96 1909-09-17 7 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road. CYCLE AND ALL KOTCR AG7EBBCRIEB. Plating. Repairs to Typewriters, Sewing Machines, Kickshaws, etc. DEPOT FOR SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITERS The Latest Models Stocked. Connolly Rickshaw Wheels, British Make. American Rickshaw Wheels, with Nickel Spokes, Ball Bearings, K.-bbar Tyres. Carriage Wheels, etc. CHEONG96 words
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Advertisement143 1909-09-17 7 ROBINSON CO. EVERYTHING FO« Ladies 9 and Gentlemen's Wear. STTBSTJLIsrTIA.XjIjY Reduced in Price. The Cash Sale NOW PROCEEDING. ROBINSON CO. W. J. GARCIA, Corner of Orchard Road. j For Good, Cheap and Ft liable Pianos, new second-hand and for hire. ORGANS. Music and small musical goods tlio lowest prices in143 words
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Article831 1909-09-17 8 CHILDREN'S WILD STRUGGLE TO ESC WE. Rescued by Cricket Spectators. In a panic at a cinematograph show at South-sea uu August 14, a little boy receivi d laml injuries, two other children wore seriously hurt, aud five more received miuor iujuries. The place where the accident occurred is831 words
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Article220 1909-09-17 8 Inadequate Civil List of the Portuguese Monarch. The committee appointed by the Portu enene Parliament to inve»tiuate the royal finances expreswd the opinion that tin yearly urant of H65 rontOß of r~i* (X7-1 000) iinsufficicut, and does not enable tlie KitiK to meet the current expenditure of220 words
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Article654 1909-09-17 8 INTKRESTING CASE IN SHAMIHAI. Win n it was su>!t>i'st><] that Mrs. L. tucaibacao of Sliai gliai should undngo a treaiujtut muou ming practiuHlly to BtarvMlloa tur a period 1.1 bar ujoi.tht »he naturally obji cv d Miill slit- undoubtedly would have hud 10 lace the ordeal as654 words
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SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
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Article1169 1909-09-17 8 FIRST DAY. Tu,s,liy, October IS. 1. THE MAIDEV PL\TE. -Value JSOO. A Race for Maiden Horses \V v+h- ««t Xx Onffius allowed 7.b Entrance, ».'O Di- a:i c. Race Co use. i. THE LAWN STAKES— VaIue »400 A Hr.mlicap for all Ex-Griffins. Entrance, 415. Distance, Hace Course and a1,169 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement240 1909-09-17 8 3odelite, Prevents the attacks of White Ants, Dry Rot, Teredo Navalis and Decay in all kinds of Timber. At the same time it stains the wood A HANDSOME WALNUT COLOUR. Estate Bungalows built of soft woods will last for many years without attention, if the timber is "JODELITED." ONE GALLON240 words
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Advertisement179 1909-09-17 8 SINGAPORE COLO STORABE CO., LTD, (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, etc, oan be delivered to Shipping at tbe Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads, on short notice. If THAWED DAILY]SUPPLIES are required, orders for same mupt be telephoned to tbe179 words
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Advertisement252 1909-09-17 8 I BOVRIL I No matter what we may say about Bovril. nothing can spoaH trial of Bovril itself. Bovril contains all the goodncaa of prime b*ef In highly condensed form. MARTIN'S J adles.l PI JLLS Praneh Rtmadv for all Irrttul&rltMa. ThmiKMb •> l~p > 1... o, \|,rl.n IMI. ..~w h0.,...252 words
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Advertisement126 1909-09-17 8 In a Kitchen where MONKEY BRAND is used for the coppers, the tinware, the kitchen tables and floors, the good housewife's work is done almost before the day is begun. WON'T WASH CLOTHES. ,M Renowned Physicians resent* Onmault's Matii-o as the most active and at the same time the most126 words
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Article1116 1909-09-17 3 MAN WHO EXPOSED RUSSIAN SPY METHODS. Fight for Freedom. Vladimir Bortzt ff i« at this moment in I, ndon, says an exchange, and is engaged upon a book which will doubtless contain some further revelations concerning the methods of Russia's secret police. Burtztff is the man1,116 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement750 1909-09-17 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. SOLE JLQ-EI2TTS FOR Worthington Pump Co.'s Patent Pumps Pnlßometer Engineering Co.'s Pulsometor Pumps Robey and Co.'s Portable Engines aud Machinery Richard Horusby and Sou's Oil and Gas Plants Waygood'B Lifts and Hoists Robert Roger750 words
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Advertisement546 1909-09-17 3 DON'T TAKE THE RIBK. When yon have a bad cough or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it tbe attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain's Congh Remedy and yon are snro of546 words
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Advertisement575 1909-09-17 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of 1U Milkmaid! Full Cream Milk g^S^^ IS THE HALL-MARK OF plijM PERFECT PURITY s f;%) < bP 1 anl Guarantee of Highest Quality. I UNTOUCHED BY HAND. |ifcg|^j The Original and Best. LARGEBT BALE IN THE WORLD. y CHEAPEST and BEST. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO..575 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement688 1909-09-17 4 STEAMER 3AIUNBB. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penanf, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Po'ti, Ply. mouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coaxt, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Himalaya Hept 91 I688 words
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Advertisement649 1909-09-17 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAH NAY. GB. LTD. Tbe Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straita, China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward! For London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every Fortnight fnr Oenoa. Marseilles and Liverpool ud for Marseilles, Havre649 words
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Advertisement878 1909-09-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTEJMER BAIUNBB. STOOMVAART-WUTBCH/OTU BURNS PHILP LINE (BTEAMBHIP COMPANY) -»wias«*aT k iiDnnnT >« T n <« Singapore to java ports, port 41 NKDRRT^ANn darwin, thi;rs')Ai- island, 11JUA/1- IXIUJCX X~I/ a BRISBANE AND SYDNEY. ALSO TAK'NG CARGO FOit OTHER FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICB NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA878 words
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Advertisement629 1909-09-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBUR6. The steamers of this Conpany maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they ara despitohed fortnightly for Havre and Hambarg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Coldmbo. Taking oargo629 words
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Advertisement763 1909-09-17 4 STEAMER SAILIWBB, N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamen ot this Company sail fort nighty from Bremes), Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotloa Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Saoz, Aden, Colombo, Penanf, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,763 words
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Article274 1909-09-17 5 FIXTURES. Friday. scptcmber 17. Hi«h Water, ISJ p.m. r.irilnl iv Itani]'iet at Joliore. Municipal Comroi<wion, 'Z.'.iO. Shield Kootball, Y. U. C. A. v. M hox I. M'aes Bi L'inK'it, Boxing Tonrnament, B. S. U. E. iV 1 Smoker, Drill Hall, 9. Keppel Harbour Oolf Club, 9. Handmann274 words
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Article237 1909-09-17 5 To-Dat. lUiHvia, Humarang and Saurab%ya Kumphins :i pm Mnar and Malacca Lady Weld S pm Batavia, Cberibon and Samarani: Giang Ann 3 pm Malacca, P Dicksou, P. Swettenbam anl Teluk Anson Kelangor 3 pm H itn Pahat R. Halewijn 4 pm Iltgan C. Hook K-n 4pm Batavia,237 words
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Article71 1909-09-17 5 Tbe B. I. contract packet stflvnnr Tarnba, with the London mails of the 27tb ultimo, left Ne:»p\tam at t p.m. on the Utb iaa'ant. and may be ettpsoted to arrive here on Saturday morninc the 1-th instant. Tbe M. M. company's steamer Sydney left Colombo, at S71 words
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Article75 1909-09-17 5 Left Singapore 1 LUit IT N.D.L. lv« 19 8.1. Lag 31 M. M. lhj- 27 P *O. lv« 81 N. D. L. iept. 2 B. I. «pt 6 M. M. iept 10 P. AyA v O lepi IS N.U. L. lept 16 B. I. Dae In tioodor75 words
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Article195 1909-09-17 5 Latest Arrivals. i>'ii» Hin iluan, Brit. etr. 213 tons, Capt Hunter. S.-|'t 17. From Pontianak. Sopt )■">. 0.0. and 2-* d.p. Ban Lee llong. For Pontianak, M 20— Rl*. Kueltinq, Sar. str. 903 tona. Captain Kwart, Pfpt 16. From Sarawak, Sept 14. G.o. and MtftJk. One Ewe H.ii.195 words
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Article72 1909-09-17 5 Se temb.T 1 5 Mm, Brit Itr, Linyk.it M.nun.mllitliire Brit str, .I*i>iii \ia |i >"U Iteennier, Brit cable Mr, .lava llnnt) Bte, Brit str, l'enaug 17 SaaXra. Brit str, Antwerp via fOfti Proii', Nor str. Bangkok A'iMum Muni. .I.ip str, Antwerp vi» prrts l.vthian, Brit utr, Boston and New72 words
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85 1909-09-17 5 Wharves at which Ve-^elg are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAO&K. East Wiuhf Basik— Nil. EiST W. Sbction l-Uncoar, iirei/. Huel. KicnoH No. 1 (Shezbh Wh.m:f)— Runi|ihiii-,. BaoTion 2 Camphuijs, Sui Saog. 3— l'itUiii. 4 Kitmi') Mam. m 8— Miuderoo, Yerimo Marti. 8-Priam. 7—85 words
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Article220 1909-09-17 5 A cargo of dried fish came from Bagan yesterday, by the local steamer Will O'tbo Wi«p. The Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co.'s steamer Romany arrived from l'alemban^ yesterday, with 1 i;i 1 tins of petroleum for Kobe. A three masted junk is reported drifting about one mile east of Wigham220 words
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Article273 1909-09-17 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Somali, due Sept. 17.— Mr. D. Jack, Mr. Pierrepont, Mi-s K Smith. Mr. E. A. Stuart, Mrs. O. B. Serle, R. J. Moon Per P. and O. steamer China, connecting with the Himalaya at Colombo, due September 21— Mr.273 words
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Article83 1909-09-17 5 Per sUanier Sumatra, Sept. 15. From Shanghai Mr. M. Sbarpe. I'er steamer H\v Lvong, S^pt. 16. From Kuantan Dr. Kinlayson, Messrs. Miller, Stivens and P. Vellupillai. From Kuala Pahang: Mr. \V. G. Woodroffe. Per steamer I poh. Sept. 16. From Pcnang: Mr. and Mr*. Tan Chew Kirn and son.83 words
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Article45 1909-09-17 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Kaber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corrcspinding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-Knn is fired at 18 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.45 words
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Article171 1909-09-17 5 Studying in the Interests of keighley Corporation. When arrested on a charge of obtaining over £8000 of public money by false pretence*, William Mitchell, late assistant sanitary inspector to the Keighley Corporation, made the following novel excuse 1 was saving the money for the corporation. I feared171 words
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Article403 1909-09-17 5 Singapore, September 18, 1909. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the othor markets there may be small variations. Akticles. rmcES. 9 c. beans, Long (per catty) 0.0 H [do.) French (do.) 0.18 u °tf perlb. 0.16 BecfStcak (do.) 0.18 Bean Sprouts403 words
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Article100 1909-09-17 5 A violent explosion took place on the 4th inst. in tbo new hall of St. Antkony's Roman Catho'ic Church, Kamlawglay, where the Crown BioHcope Co. was exhibiting religious pictures The generator of limelight gas exploded, bloviiug two of tho operators almost to pieces and severely injuring100 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article142 1909-09-17 5 Singafoki. kmwi 17, 1909. On London— BbdU 4 m/s 2/4 a 'j Demand 2/4fj Private 6 m/s '2/4 J do 8 m/s 2/4-j 7 On Germany— liank d/d 2£9^ Private 8 m/s 241 do 0 m/s 248 On France- Bank d/d 2S6 Private 8 m/s 2964 do 6 m/s142 words
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Article113 1909-09-17 5 SiKoiPou, Ski'Tiuber 17, 1909. Oanbitr buyers 11.: I do (Cube No. 1) nnpicked 15.00 Copra Bali 8.60 do Pontianak 7.7.1 Pepper. Black J8.60 do White 8% buyers 22 r 0 Sago Flcnr Sarawak ;s.r 0 do Brunei No. 1 nont. Pearl Sago 4.00 Coffee Bali u 37.,- 0 Coffee113 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article268 1909-09-17 5 Issoi Paid Lam Vald. Up Cohpaht Dnmwio I SUYhKS i •~yuv I j 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% for '08 10 10 Bruang, Ltd. 10 10 Brnsoh Hydraulic T. M. Co., Ltd. 6% for '08 1 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. 10 10 Kanaboi, Ltd. 1268 words
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Article591 1909-09-17 5 Sterling. 2 2/- Anglo-Malay Rnbber Co., Ltd. 80% for 'oB 1 1 Batu Caves Robber Co., Ltd 10% for '06 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R Co. Ltd. 6% for 'oB 1 1 I Bukit Kajaog Rubber Estate Ltd 1 7/8 Contributory 1 1 Bukit Lintang R. Estates. Ltd591 words
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Article182 1909-09-17 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 1-1 10 60 1 -100 100 10 Eastern Smoking Co., Ltd. f 10% for '0> 12.50 7 10°o for '<* 10.15 60 Fraßcr A Noave, LtJ. 175% for 'ON 145.00 10 Hotel van Wijk Co. Ltd. .10% for "08182 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement240 1909-09-17 5 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE The King of The King of Cigarettes Cigarett^^^^\ B< D V A free sample f* obtainable by \J Sold by applying to the *jS- '^L^^r Singapore Branch, Principal 55. ROBINSON RD. Tobacconists. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. Awarded Grand Prix "Jvr Cujareltes, London, 1908. AUCTION SALES.240 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous244 1909-09-17 5 WEATHER REPORT. Ktmdattf Ktrfnu Hofital, Sept U 1909. 9a. h.iS r. M. 9r. Kaixfall. Bar. 83 Fab 29 937 39 8?5 29.877 Temp 78.0 85 5 810 Nil. Wet Bulb Ther 7*B 78 0 76 0 DirofWlnd.. B. S.W. B.W. Max. Temp 86 0 Mm "5 M»x. In Bon.. 159.6244 words
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1233 1909-09-17 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. JAPANESE PROGRESS. We received recently a copy of the ninth Financial aud Economio Annual of Japan, and about the same time a repoit on the Trade of Japan in ICGM I y Mr. E. F. Crowe, Commercial Attache to the British E obac y1,233 words
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Article25 1909-09-17 6 Within a few months' time Penang ill have a d- pot where all kinds of cold storage produce can be obtained by the public daily.25 words
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Article19 1909-09-17 6 Saturday next being a holiday of the Hindus the premises of Bombay Hindu firms in Malacca Street wi.l temain'closed.19 words
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Article29 1909-09-17 6 A case of attcmpU-d arson i« reported from Bukit Timab Rd., five aud a ln.li miles from town, where touie mischievous person tried to set fire to a Mad.29 words
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Article62 1909-09-17 6 A competitor at tbe Soham (Cambs) Flower Show secured a first pnzj witb tbe same inchsia that gaiued for uiin the first priio at tbe village »how twenty one y ars ago. There was a small fire at a brickyard near the fouilh mile, Gaylang Rd., shortly alter midnight, this62 words
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Article37 1909-09-17 6 i'o report having reached town to suDHtantiate the rumours uf a large fire in ths vicinity of Pouggjl viiltge, thu police are contidout tbat it Mas either a jungle lire or thu burning of au isolated boube.37 words
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Article35 1909-09-17 6 Signs of the times at home are apparent. We learn that a mushroom, measuring 89iu. iv circumference ai.d weighing 21b. baa been gathered at Rippiugale, Lines. But thi does not beat jur local ghost story.35 words
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Article34 1909-09-17 6 Attention is diawn to the special list of wines obtainable iruin Mei-srs. U^sling aud Co, the well-kuown local wu.e meicnauw. Quite a vaiioty is mentioned, aud prices coui| are favourably witb tbo»o procurable elsewhere.34 words
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Article35 1909-09-17 6 On Tuesday tbe 21st instant Messrs. H. L. C'oghuu and Co. will sell by auet.ou the plaut, machinery, buildings and the steaui Uuucb Uauuet belonging to tin Straits Uugineeriug Syndicate by order of the Liquidator.35 words
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Article40 1909-09-17 6 Last night, a large flame of the forest tree fell a:iov> the thoroughfare near the juuc tion of Oxley aud Uivnr Valley Roddi aud caused some ineouveuieuce to traffic. Muui cipal coolies were requisitioned and noon cleared away tbe obstruction.40 words
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Article50 1909-09-17 6 The heavy rainstorm at Tientsin on August 2 3, had a curious effect, as it kill. J several thousand sparrows along the uuud Tno coolies belouging to tho French electiic light wok* picked up over 800, aud the ricksha coolies on that portion of tbe buud picked up many more.50 words
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Article50 1909-09-17 6 M. Lopukhin, a former, director of police in the Russian departmeut ot the in tenor. who was recently sentenced to exile iv Siberia lor having betrayed the spy Ayeff to the Revoluliouaiieti, has started lor Yakutsk, his place ol txilu. His wile and his brother in law are accompanying him,50 words
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Article53 1909-09-17 6 A careful survey of tbe damage done by the Rochore IM. tire has doub.id tbe origiual estimate ot 83,000, the stock iv trade beiug much more seriously affected by both water ami fire than was at first believed. Ihe loss to the three merchants i« about 15,000, besides the damage53 words
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Article54 1909-09-17 6 A correspondent suggests that an inspector of the Prevention ot Cruelty to Animals dept. would do well to visit the woik ol filling in the approach to the Anderson Bridge at the JouuHtou's Pier end, where bullocks cart loaded with earth are being drawn with great difficulty over the soft54 words
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Article68 1909-09-17 6 The Singapore Club r. port, which will be presented at the half ye urly General Mteting next Friday, states ihat the profit and losa account shows a deficit of »737 on tbe past htlf year. Tho number nf resident membeis ii 201 against '212 on December 81, and 22 subscribing68 words
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Article68 1909-09-17 6 Mr. C. W. Bjrkett, the elitor of the American Agriculturist, and a leading authority on agriculture, estimates that the total value of the American farm products for I1.),I 1 v. including g aius. cotton hogs, and cattle, will amount to X1, 6-20.000,000, This constitutes a record iv the world's history,68 words
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Article71 1909-09-17 6 The palatial residence of R ij i Haroon in Kuala Kangsar, ou the Kuala Kangiiar-Ipoh road, would have been burnt to the ground, had it not been for the pluck of Insp. Hintoo and his men. A few nights back a clumsy servant of the R.ja upset a lamp which71 words
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Article107 1909-09-17 6 The Deli Courant gives particulars of a gruesome murder cute ia which a whole family was killed on September 5, ou the Durian Mulau estate of the Uuited Laokal Plantations Co. A native grew jealous of his wife, and at sunrise that day, he fell npnn her, knife iv hand.107 words
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Article130 1909-09-17 6 We would draw attention to the advertisement appearing under the m.me of Messrs. F. Clarke and Co., with rrg-tid to the management of the business of Livery Stable proprietors 4c. cariiod on by tbt-m. Him customers will be sorry to hear of tbe illness of Mr. Zimmerman, who is the130 words
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Article377 1909-09-17 6 Dr. and Mrs. Yin returned by the Kitano Maru, yesterday. Dr. C. A. Paulusz was a passenger by the Kitauo Maru, yesterday. Mrs. H. Kickard ri turned from Europo by the Kitauo Maru. yesterday. The late Mr. E. H. Harrimin was in Paris a few wet ks377 words
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Article62 1909-09-17 6 It is proposed to hold a children's concert in the Victoria Theatre, on Friday uext week, and pareuts, guardians and he.ids of schools are askid to i ote The conditions) are the same an at previous entertainments, and an attractive programme, caleulati d to instruct and amuse the62 words
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Article75 1909-09-17 6 An obc): 1 nf the Po->t Office dept accompanied by Ser*;'. I) >noyau, of the police station at Taujoog i'a^ar. mik!.- a surprise visit to tho Tsnjoog Pugir posi ffice, yesterday, and seized a 1-trne quantity of letters f'om which the stumps had be< n removed. Robert75 words
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Article96 1909-09-17 6 Three Chinamen were arrestei at Tanjong Pagar, ytsteidiy, as thny wero about to leave for Cbiua with jewellery valued at 16,837 which w>is stolen from a secouilhami shop, at titi'. X irili Bridge Rl. about m\ weeks ago. Wii,n the leader saw the police after him he thrust96 words
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Article97 1909-09-17 6 A very interesting donation has j'ist boen made to the R fflcs Library by Mr. John tiaffenden, of a copy of Tho Tunus of Novimber 7, 1805, containing ilia first accouut vi the battle of Trafalgar ami tho ■le tth of Nelson, wbich took place on Ojtober 21,97 words
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Article98 1909-09-17 6 Saigon is a bad port for stowaways. Tho Opinion tells how a young EuulHUimin, In years old, fouod himself stranded at H lagkong tbe other day, aud, having no money to pay his passage to Liverpool, he stowed himself on board a Messa^eries Maritime* -teauier which98 words
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Article131 1909-09-17 6 The fine Daimler Car, with silent knijit engine, to which we referred recently, lias been sold, we hear, Id Mr. Seuh Ivaug St-ali, ko that Singapore is to h.tve the houuur of retainiog one of the best pieces of int-cha-nibtii that has ever conio out to Urn131 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1909-09-17 6 Players J Ravy (Dixture In lb Patent jpA Air- Tight Tina. yty* PRICE: 55 CTS. p er Tin. OBTAINABLE AT r ROBINSON CO. p3 Racing JACKETS. SS- COLOURS! ETC. A A FOR THE FORTHCOMING w Race Meeting. r~ ~l JOnn LIIIIC A'l tbe registered colours kept AND CO LTD s^94 words
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Advertisement228 1909-09-17 6 ALHAMBRA New Pictures. To-Night f To-Night i IN INDIA— THE MAKRIAGE OF THE MAHARAJA OF TaN-JORES NEPHEW. This luaguificent coloured film, depictithe Oriental magnificence, picturesque ness and xplcudour of an Oriental Potentate's Marriage. The magnificent barges, gaudy dresses, the wealth ot jewtU, etc. Film dArt: THE SNOW MAX. A dramatic228 words
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Article93 1909-09-17 7 WANTED NOKTH POLE HONOURS FOR HIMSELF. Preparing to Reach the South. ISki 'ikk's TIIHUIJ I,«ndon, September 16. A t' 'lrgrain from St. Jo'<ns reports that mill alvir frum Labrador s ly that Peary and liaril. M have decide 1 on an expedition to the South Pole. They are93 words
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Article65 1909-09-17 7 RVILWAY DIRECTORS PROPOSE ASIATIC LABOUR. Sir Wilfred Laurier Hesitates. [Ukutkr's TelkgkamJ London, September 17. The directors of the Grand Trunk Pacific Kiilway have discussed with Sir Wilfred Lmrii!!-, the C m idinn IVim t Minister, the introduction of oriental labour. Sir Wilfred Laurier pointed out that I'uiuh65 words
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Article150 1909-09-17 7 SaJ Effects of Long Service in West Africa. [Riuter's Telegram] London, September 17. Sir l( ilpli Denliam Hayiu nt Moor has committed suicide by swallowing Cyanide of I'otahsium. At tho iuquest a verdict was returned of temporary insanity, following insomnia, from which the deceased suffered as the effectReuter - 150 words
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Article39 1909-09-17 7 Cabinet Decree Recognises His Supremacy. [Rruier's Teleoram] Londnu, September 17. A St. Petersburg Cabinet decree ordains that all legislative questions concerning defence should bo subject to the sanction of the Czar, as suprrme War Lord.39 words
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Article50 1909-09-17 7 A Cordial Exchange of Views. [Keutik's Tel»ora>iJ London, September 16. The result of a long interview between tbe Reichschancellor and M Cauibon is given in the Paris Temps. The exchange of opinions was mo^t friendly, and had reference to commercial interest, to Morocco, aud to E&stsrn questions.50 words
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Article41 1909-09-17 7 President Tafi Urges Adoption of ktforms. [Reltih's Tilioram] London, September 16. President Tart, addressing the Chamber of Commi rce at B st >n, nrg-d the adoption of satisfactory monetary and bauking systems beforo the till of tho present administration.41 words
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Article23 1909-09-17 7 [Reitkr's Teleoram| London, September 17. The Chinese Colonel. Li io, has arrived in London to attend the Army manoeuvres.23 words
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Article20 1909-09-17 7 (Rioter's Tilioram.l London, September 17. The (i -mian steamer Sambia, which grounded at Sin z, has been refloated.20 words
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Article31 1909-09-17 7 Dkk Ostasiaeiscue Lloyd Telegram] Berlin, September 16. Oa T.nshv, Herr Bethmann was interviewed by the Russiao Ambassador acd M. IsvoUky, who is staying in Berlin in mufty.31 words
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Article25 1909-09-17 7 |D*K OalASlArisillE LLOYD TeLEORAM] Berlin, September 16. There are official complaints at St. Petersburg of the appearance of Persian Brigands oo iiuisian territory.25 words
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Article398 1909-09-17 7 i The Recent Attack on an Accountant at Kramat Pulai. In was bound to came and it has come, says the Pcrak Pioneer— the assault and battery on and robbery of a European— Mr. R. M. Whiteside, tbe accountant of the Kramat Pjlai, Ltd., being waylaid, in broad398 words
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Article259 1909-09-17 7 Serious Allegations Against a Dock Foreman. Mr. Howard, district judgo, gave practically the whole day, yesterday, to the further hearing of tho ohargjs against Mr. C. A Teal, a foreman in tha employ of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board who ,is alleged to have taken advantage of259 words
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Article198 1909-09-17 7 MR. BIRCH'S ESCAPE. Motor Car Disaster Narrowly Averted at Ipoh. A note frnm Ipoh says that the Resident, Mr. E. W. Birch, C. M. G., had a narrow escape from what might have been a very serious accident, when driving from the station to the Residency on Monday afternoon A198 words
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Article117 1909-09-17 7 There was a full bouse at the Marlborough Cinematograph, last night, the attraction maniftstiug itself in a number of select pic lures which were either interesting, amusing or instructive, many new films being present' eil on tbe screen. Among the best was Tbe Champion Diabolo Player, quite117 words
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Article37 1909-09-17 7 Sine Eng Peow, supercargo of the Bai Hin Guan, was tried in the third magis trate's court, this morning, on a charge ol importing 68 unstamped letters from Pon tiaoak. He was fined II on each letter.37 words
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Article1131 1909-09-17 7 WORK AT THE WHARVES AND DOCKS. The New Electric Power House. Tanjong Pagar of to-day by which wf mean the whole are at and about tho spot where shipping is wharved and dockod is rapidly emerging from that atmosphere ol serenity, and amiijuitj which characterised it for1,131 words
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Article434 1909-09-17 7 Bishop Ferguson- Davie. CONSECRATES AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. Dr. Welldon's Sermon. I On August 2 1, on tbe Feast of St Bartholot mew, the Yen. John Charles Wright, M. A. Archdeacon of Manchester, and the Rev. f Charles James Ferguson- Davie, M. A., were consecrated, respectively, Archbishopof Sydt ney and434 words
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Article360 1909-09-17 7 Debtors Apply to the Court for their Discharge. Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith disposed of bankruptcy matters in the Supreme Court, this morning. Applications for receiving orders against Tan Hood Keug aud Song Kong Swoe were adjourned. Mr. van Someren represented Chee Swee Hay, chop K'-ng Choan, who wished360 words
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Article230 1909-09-17 7 Serious Stabbing Case in Johore .Territory. I A sensational story has come in from i Pulau Tekong. A Kheh named Leoh Chia Toon left Pengkalan Lauchut, Johor- terrii tory, at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, by a hired tampan for I'ulau Tekong. He had with him money I and230 words
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Article348 1909-09-17 7 Miss Hook of Holland Performed Last Night. There was a savour of Dutch cheese and liqueur at the Victoria Theatre, last evening, when Bandmann's Merry Little Maids took an appreciative audience to the borders of the Zuyder Zee and on to the old city of Amsterdam. For348 words
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Article194 1909-09-17 7 Smash- Up oo the Roadside Near i Gaylang Village. The Presbyterian Church being under repair, the wedding of Mr. H. J. Barrett, one I of the warehousemen at Tanjong Pagar, with Miss Alice Brown, was solotnnised at tbe residence of the Rev. W. Murray at194 words
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Article186 1909-09-17 7 Merry Skit from Isle of Spicey Breezes. The following, says the Ceylon Observer, < will add to the gaiety of nations in this tight little islaud, where tbe climate is almost the opposite pole to either of tha other Poles Discovered North Pole. Met all186 words
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Article136 1909-09-17 7 Mr, Coluian, tho third magistrate, was occupied for the greater portion of the day, yest-rday, with two secret society cases, in one of which there were twelve accused and in tbe other nine. Mr. Walter Peacock, of tbe Chinese. Protectorate, prosecuted. One of tbe prisoners arrested ia the136 words
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Article135 1909-09-17 7 An Aberdonian planter writes to the Ceylon Observer as follows: The Kilties were a splendid combination as a band— but ab 1 they werna Scotch ava. They hadn't tbe swing aud the stride and only the conductor wore his kilt right. The red tunics were ugly, and Rob135 words
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Article332 1909-09-17 7 THE PREFERENCE AND DEFENCE RESOLUTIONS. Adoption by the Delegates. [Rrutrr's Tflkoram London, September 17. The Sydney Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire has passed the preference resolution, and also r< solutions in favour of practical organised co operation between Britain and the Colonies for defence of332 words
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Article161 1909-09-17 7 Hkltkh s Telegram] London, September 16. The death of Lord Tweed mouth is announced. Lord Tweedmouth (2ud Baron) was born in 1849 and was a son of the first baron. He married Lady Fanny Octavia Louisa Spencer Churchill |.l. 1904), d. of 7th Duke of Marlborough,161 words
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Article87 1909-09-17 7 Travelling from Penang to Singapore by Special Train. (Fbom Oir Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 10. The F. M. S. Government yacht Sea lt.-llu noets the Messageries Maritime* steamer Sydney 90 miles from Penitng early on Sun lay morning, for the purpose of bringing Lord Kitchener ashore. A87 words
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Article48 1909-09-17 7 Legislative Council Approves of Import Tax. (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, September 17. At a meeting of the Legislative Council, yesterday afternoon, approval was given to the principles of the Bill imposing an import tax on alcoholic liquors. The original tariff, however, was modified in Committee.48 words
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Article56 1909-09-17 7 (Fbom Oik Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. September 17. The total quantity of tin exported from the F. M S. daring the first eight months of the year amounted to 027,897 piculs as against 660,874 piculs exported daring the corresponding period of 1903. The56 words
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Article63 1909-09-17 7 The East Preston (Sussex) Guardians have decided to make provision for the playing ol Udvler golf by t ie inmates of the workhouse. An offer of patters and balls had been received from Mrs. Lapthorne, ol Littlohamiiton, and on the recommendation of the vi»uiug oommittee the board63 words
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Article252 1909-09-17 8 Mr. K. T. Her, age 1*. nf U, Hill Street. F ing* pore, cli.ill<'nufM any lad oC 18 or under in tli.i Straits Settlements to a weightlifting conto-t. All round lifts required. Members of the Krppel Golf Club aro < asked to remember that the annual neneral252 words
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Article716 1909-09-17 8 Interport Match. Regular practice is now taking place at the i Balestier rango for the selection of the team of ten to represent Singapore in tbe forth- i coming Interport match. On Wednesday i morning last, ten men went dowu at the i three distance?, tho following being716 words
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Article361 1909-09-17 8 Singapore Shield Compel ition. Th football nbield fixture between the Police and Middlesex HI, postponed owing to a military funeral, was played off on tbe former's ground at Keoch Road, yesterday. A fairly stiff breezo hindered anything like accurate shooting. A fairly good crowd witnessed the game. The361 words
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Article491 1909-09-17 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Chief interest centred yesterday afternoon, in tbe championship match between Cireen and Cox, tbe latter a young Colonial newly arrived with a reputation for first-class tennis which he has so far amply sustained. Green made a good commencement, winning the first three games in491 words
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Letter1096 1909-09-17 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the severe criticism in your leader of the 14th inst., on Doctor Locke's views, I have not seen his letter referred to by you, but should imagine that a man like him who has for a1,096 words
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Letter137 1909-09-17 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times, i-ir,— l hastened to rail at the Adelpbi Hutu list uigljt, ut a mut 11 o'clock, t j enjoy la driuk at the bir wi h a (rieod of wive, aad was grcn'ly surprised that a Kuropean. who showed137 words
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Article162 1909-09-17 8 Fiendish Treatment of Men and Women Captives. The British Consul at Fez, the capital of Morocco, has protested against tbe cruelties which the Sultan, Mnlai Hafid, has inflicted upon such of the Pretender's followers as have been brought to the capital. The Fez correspondent of tbe Standard states162 words
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Article293 1909-09-17 8 Messrs. Fraser and Company's Weekly Circular. People at home aro apparently taking a little more interest in things again, but the prices offered during the past week have not in "lost cases been sufficiently tempting to attract sell rs, and apart from a few forced realisations, the293 words
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Article98 1909-09-17 8 An Airship Society wax established at Saigon on September 6, it being the branch of a similar association at Paris. The GovernorGeneral is patron, and several high officials are honorary members. Tbe committee includes four editors of nowspapers. The secretary, M. Cazeau, addressed the meeting, and urged98 words
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Article66 1909-09-17 8 An amusing story comes from Sunderland concerning the local Territorials, who are camping at Grindon. A captain was showing some novices at night how to wrap themselves op in their blankets, and took extraordinary care in giving instructions. He was about to leave when a pitman66 words
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Advertisement107 1909-09-17 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ARCHIBALD CURRIES AUSTRALIAN INDIAN LINE. SINGAPORE TO MftVA PORTB. MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. ALSO TAKING CARGO FOR OTHER AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND PORTS (nith transhipment). As itducement offers. A regnlar live weekly service is maintained by the two Briticb steamers Uuryalns," 3,570 tons, (Capt. Wilkinson, it. n. b.), and107 words
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Advertisement541 1909-09-17 8 MERLIMAU RUBBER TAPIOCA ESTATE, MALACCA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a call of one shilling per share (Is has to be paid in to the Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, here, not later than Tuesday, the 21st instant, to secure allotment of the shares applied for. The balance of one541 words
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Advertisement347 1909-09-17 8 VICTORIA THEATRE. 2 NIGHTS ONLY 2 Bandmann's Merry Little Maids Comic Opera Company. THE 6IRLB OF 60TTENBUR6 SEPT. 17 (Second edition) from tho Gaiety Theatre, London. (iilbert and Sullivan's BEPT.IB Masterpiece: THE MIKADO. Prices i $3, $2 and $1. Rox plan at Tbe Robinson Piano Co. Doors open at 8.30.347 words
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504 1909-09-17 9 Siniiapire, 17th September, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and ohare Brokor>. issue tho following.list of quotation* this morning: Value. Buyer*. Mm 2/- An^lo-Malay VU- l £1 Adrlo Sumatra 30/. 1 Batu Caves H2/tt 1 Itatu Ttai ■> r> M 1 Beaufort Borneo504 words
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Article149 1909-09-17 9 DUVBrH. OW 10 TW>'at •8 0.25 10 Brnang 595 6.— 10 Rrnaoh 8 8.50 1 TVifT Of>vclorment 585 590 1 Mmt 2 2.75 10 Kxnihoi 1.25 l.aO 1 Kin»a 11 SO 12.— 1 Klf'anß 1.V5 B.— 1 K'smM Polai 4.— 4.50 IT Kii-tnn 3SO 4.— 1 r.M.a*. 975149 words
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Article84 1909-09-17 9 10 Kastnrn "sra -nini i o. VI pi I"- 1" iv.a-> BO Fraser an 1 V»%»o Ld 142 50 145.— 10 Hotel van Wiik 22 50 24 50 100 Howarth Rr-<Vine L<s. 80.— 100 VV, Prof 100.— 101 R 'ey H%-<7'«ivr B Co. La. .-is 50 60.— 101 7^84 words
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Article40 1909-09-17 9 }1 0 H->»-.Hh EnVi'DoW. par 1(V> RUarlTMt— V Co La.O'i 2<£ pm. 1.K1 Sic^apore T^picipal 6% 20% pm. 1'VI flo 8%pm. 100 dn 4K 4^ pm. 100 an 4<£ par. 11 1» S o|>apore Elect Trams 6% 30% disc40 words
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Advertisement650 1909-09-17 9 TENDERS INVITED. INDER 'THE PVWSBROKEPS IiNACTMEN'T, 1908." Wiiereas by NV«ri Sembilan Government Gazette Notification number :!98, published in the gazette of the 6th September. 1909, the Resident, with the sanction of the], Resident has declared that tbe number of licenses to act as a pawnbroker for a period of three650 words
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Advertisement644 1909-09-17 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CD O Jr. i\. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hail Stoamsnlp Lino. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VU CHINA JAPAN. CANADA aad lh< UHITEO BTATEB, Route from Hongkong, via Bfcaaghai, KagassH. (Island Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotorta and Vanooovar, RM.R. "EkTTBBBs of Isdia™ Twin-sorew steaR.M.B. Earns* of644 words
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Advertisement517 1909-09-17 9 STEAMER SAILINGS, j KY7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by tbe Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, nnder Mail Contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Govornmont, specially designed tot tbe Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided witb excellent accommodation for First and517 words
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Advertisement217 1909-09-17 9 The Robinson Piano COMPANY, LIMITED have been for a quarter of a century (tiling Pianos of the bifthoct class and reputation. They wish to advertise that they also sell a FINE RELIABLE PIANO made in London, by skilled English workmen, at $365, $400, $435 AND $490. The' very best Pianos]217 words
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Advertisement447 1909-09-17 10 INSURANCE. greaTeStern life ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINOAPOKE. Board of Directors i O. A. D« brick, Epq., Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Esq., Vice- Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pstbr Fowlie, m.b ex.. Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Te» N. J. Couvreor. Tow Noan I'an,447 words
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Advertisement382 1909-09-17 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— 13A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered under the Life A«»nrance Companies Actx, England, and under the Hongkong Ordinances Board of Directors Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Lee Yung Su, E»q C. Stephariu», K-.j., J. H. Me.Michael. Esq., C. R. Burkill, Esq., J.382 words
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Advertisement592 1909-09-17 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. NOORPORATiSD BT ROYAL OHARTEh •td op Capital tn 60,000 Bbarea ot 130 eaoh 41,100,000 teeerve. Fond 41, 674.001 ;«ierre Liability of Proprietor «l,!O0.OC0 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Sootland. .'ia London Olty A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANOH. Onrrent Aooouute592 words
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Advertisement457 1909-09-17 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. pud up capital •uoooooi KBEKVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve 118,000,0001 BUverßeaerve lIS 250 000 »«Moo.ooo Liability of Proprietor! US. OOO,OOc COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oreston, Chairman. H. B. Tomkina, Eaq., Deputy Chairman. B. O. Barrett, Esq. laR. Lenimann, Ei I. W. Bandow,457 words
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Advertisement1026 1909-09-17 10 SALES BY AUCTION. S^THE STRAITS ENGINEERING SYNDICATE. IN LIQUIDATION. AUCTION SALE OF The Whole of the P ant, Machinery, Buildings and a Steam Launch, AT THE FIRM'S PREMISES BEACH ROAD, On Tuesday, September 21, at 10.30 a.m. Messrs. H L. Coghlan and Company, aro instructed by the Liquidator of tbe1,026 words
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Article1381 1909-09-17 11 My friend lent him a helping hard and, certainly, found the enuine a difficult one to eet going, hot, after some persuasion, mjc ceeded in doing en, and then the good lady of the car informed him that it wan always the same, and her Imtband never could start1,381 words
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Advertisement300 1909-09-17 11 Cost of running dei Mods largely on WOLSELEY-MODELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, tho mileage it rnnn, and, lat-tly, its horHe- I^^P 7 1-' IK >w r. Dnrinij the p»»ty»ar an owner CJgjj^ferfTr'iV ran 7,104 miles on tint North Stafford- Bjj^^ HBbF^ILTLj V^I M. hhire roaii»<-i«nt.£yolsontyrei.,cov(rB, GBfIPJ 9M<300 words
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Advertisement272 1909-09-17 11 BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. Children whon teething are liable to attacks of diarrhoea and this trouble, especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. Tbe best medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened, it is not272 words
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Advertisement503 1909-09-17 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co.-Effhient 18 to 20). THE most power fu 1 Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed 18 to 20 times more fffertive than pure Carho'ic Acid. Ask other manufacturers of fluid* for a Guarantee of the @J<S> Germicidal Strengths of their produ-rs (in re ation to Pure Carbolic Acid)503 words
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Advertisement913 1909-09-17 12 WANTS. a. Til f-lon LI-im, om. oc two lmttlou, II.M Br tb. iMh. BesJf ol Chu«.>. TO PHOTOGRAPHERS. Wanted, a really competent negative retoucher good salary and permanent situation offered by It. li. Creak. Noordwijk, 1. Batavia. 1809 ABBISTANT WANTED. Vacancy occurs for a European or Eurasian Auihtant, with knowledge913 words
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Advertisement443 1909-09-17 12 TO BE LET OR 80L0. Bill —torn Uum, m or two l—«itlo» IIM Br tb. lash. nth of ehtrgM, HOUSES TO BE LET. No*. SI a»d 88, ImMloMub HID, Btor Valley Bead. Apply to LEE CHENG XAH aadOo. ■am BFFIOEB TO BE LET. OFJFICEB.— Offlwt lop door Ho. I, F!443 words
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Advertisement763 1909-09-17 12 NOTICES. HtTE«>-Ut Moaita, tlOfMrlneh. BafeMqarat month*, St. For abortm p.riod* m Seal. OtCIUUtM. NOTICE. Siow Soon Hoe having left; our employment, he is no longer authorised to collect accounts on our behalf. RILEY, HARGREAVES A CO., LTD. ***** GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. A list of applications for public house licences to be763 words
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Advertisement798 1909-09-17 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, SLeetfl, VALVES. Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhosos, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyros. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Solo Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT798 words
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