The Straits Times, 20 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.069 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1909-09-20 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. The Famed N°7OP Egyptian Cigarettes. Fifty: 75 cts. Hundred: $150. FBESH STOCK!. THE HOTEL of the Highest «LJWL_ CT* »>laP£an&ra3F. THE odlv Hotel of its unique Standard and Ki-puto i y%fjSm\y _rY' st > v 1U "L" L Easti "RAFFLES" SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, Sept. 25. MUSIC201 words
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Advertisement220 1909-09-20 1 ROBINSON CO, Cash Sale OPPORTUNITIES. Gentlemen's Dress Shirts. MADE IN IRELAND. FROM RELIABLE LONGCLOTH AND LINEN FITTED $1.75 EACH. Gentlemen's India Gauze Singlets. BRITISH MANUFACTURE $3.75 HALF DOZ. Gentlemen's Black Cashmere Socks. TREBLE HEELB AND TOES $5.00 DOZ. AND A VERY SUPERIOR DARK TAN WILLOW CALF BOOT IN per TWO220 words
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Article1009 1909-09-20 2 MR. WELFMANS FLI GH V TOWARDS THE NORTH POLE. A Personal Account. A few weeks ago Renter wind that Mr. Wclliuau, the American aeronaut and explorer, who had been singularly unfortunate in his Arctic expeditions, had again met with disaster. A perHonal narrative by the assistant engineer of1,009 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement213 1909-09-20 2 ft spi nails t WHITE LEAD, WHITE ZINC, i VARNISHES, j ENAMELS, PAINTS, OILS Are of the very highest quality it is possible to manufacture. Beware of Imitations Aspinall's Products are Obtainable of i All Dealers. The BORNEO CO., LD. IiMIIPOIR/rEIR/S The Straits Times, AMD The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES.213 words
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Advertisement189 1909-09-20 2 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD, (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, etc., can be dolivered to Shipping at the Wharves, or in tbe Singapore Roads, on short j notice. II THAWED DAILY^SUPPLIES j are required, orders for same mart be telephoned189 words
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Advertisement60 1909-09-20 2 DON T TAKE THE RISK. When you have a bad ooogh or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, bat give it tbe attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy and yon are sure60 words
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Advertisement667 1909-09-20 2 ■■FOR LADIES" d JORET*HOMOLL£'S APIOL f he most ture remedy again tt th* Stckncit, and zthtr effect i ctuted by th* otHy of th* rtgultr perl oat. ■taPPtlftwhUW^n* »-Honor*. P«tV MARTIN'S Q jIiyoL &STEELi Ladies.l LLS iiTr??/ i 71*"";*7 1 plU in ">• hou«e. m that on it* M 'Vn667 words
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Advertisement641 1909-09-20 2 A Famous Cricketer 1 it i GH. Hit* is Ih4 only J I cncktttt to talu ottr Mi I,l* wvki i, and to scon oitr I y y 7.(W»»«i«o«».»». ing action,, v,. h,,» 7/ y>^O^t— of that pepulai stmtmtat V» Jf/ ILJ *yr Htailh Toga. Nerve Strain, Weariness, Exhaustion To641 words
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Article850 1909-09-20 3 PROPOSALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLINED. Based on Straits Liquor OrdinanceAt a meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council on the 9th inst., the Hon. Attorney Ueoeral (Sir Henry Berkeley) moved the first reading of a Bill entitled an Ordinance to provide for the collection of a Revenue of850 words
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Article159 1909-09-20 3 Royal Marriage in Scottish Castle the Sequel. The unusual event of a Hoyal marriage in a Scottish castle, which was to take place on the 15th iiiMt., was the happy sequel to a romantic engagement which was first announced at a ball in Orosvencr Square. The jridegroom-eleot was159 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement831 1909-09-20 3 ;:::;X;:;:j:|>:j:jSji(p^^There is no need to ::;:|:|:j:j:J::: :;:|:|:j:j:J: ££ii|r use boiling water when using IFSunli(^tl if Soap I inland it does not matter whether the water ls nard or soit the reBUlt ls the same JpS •lyiC A Mvlng ol labour, ivXv!;X A Mviiig of time, and Jfi&tt&K KELLY AND WALSH,831 words
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Advertisement146 1909-09-20 3 C. H. Willis Has now opened a 800 on the forthcoming Autumn Races on October 12, 14 and 16. LONG PRICES— THE GRIFFINS, BETTING STRAIGHT OUT AND DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES. All bets made by wire or telephone must be confirmed by letter. No reply, no business. For prices,146 words
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Advertisement401 1909-09-20 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. Boiles and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock aud Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pallevs, Blocks401 words
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Advertisement664 1909-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Po-tt, Plymouth and London. Throngh Bill* of Lading issued for Chin* Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioau Ports. St^a-ners will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) Himtlaya' Sopt 21664 words
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Advertisement654 1909-09-20 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and LiTerpooi and for Marseilles, Havre654 words
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Advertisement656 1909-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMBTERDAM VIA SINGAPOKE SABANG, COLOMBO PORT SAID. UENOA, ALGIERS AND TANGIER; AND LISBON DOVES, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates: ODTWABD. imwh. 1309 1009 Vondel Ppt 24 Rembrandt Spt %"i K. Willem II Oct656 words
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Advertisement225 1909-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORI DARWIN, THORSDAtf ISLAND, BRISBANE AND SYDNfii. ALSO TAKING CAROO FO.it OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GDINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORIB (with transhipment). "As inducement offers. Smooth passage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly service to above ports ii225 words
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Advertisement611 1909-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rottardara, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bramerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo Taking oargo611 words
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Advertisement737 1909-09-20 4 STEAMER SAIUWBB. JL Tl AJ^a MLJ* Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail steamers ol this Company sail fortnighty from Brames), Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotios) Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Coljtsbo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,737 words
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Article200 1909-09-20 5 FIXTURES. Monday, September 20. High Water, 1.10 p.m. M. M. outward mail due, ">. Ladies Bisloy, 4. Shield Football, Police v. R. U. A. rtllllMl V. M. C. A., Su Po Sia, H. Catholic Club concert, Theatre, V. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinomatograpb. Tuesday. September al.200 words
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Article174 1909-09-20 5 To-Dat. fcs'Ccylon, Anstr»lasia Mauntina, India, Egypt nii'l Europe, etc. Aiiotriilien Ipm 1' intmuak Bao Hin Ouan Bpm Sarawak Kucniog 3 pm Penaotf and Deli Calypso 3 pra Malacca, Port Dickaou. Port Swettunuam and Telok AnK>u IVrak 3 pm P. Swetteuham. Penang Negapatam A; Madras Taroba 4 pm174 words
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Article85 1909-09-20 5 The M. M. compaay'a steamer Sydney left Colombo, at 5 p.ni on the 15iu instant, aud may bu expected t > anne here at about S p.m. to-day. The P. and O. homeward mail ateamer Aaaaye, left Hongkong, at 1 p.m on Saturday. and ia doe here85 words
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Article67 1909-09-20 5 Auk l Aun 23 U. M. &og 27 P. AO. Aug 81 N. I>. L. Bout 2 li. I. Sent 6 M. M. Bepi 10 P. 4 O Bent IS N D. L. Kept 16 8.1 Be 80 M. M. Bept 12 bept 16 Bept 19 Kept67 words
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Article628 1909-09-20 5 Latest Arrivals. Auiir alien, Fob. itr. SMS tons, Capt Riquier, Sept 20. From Yokohama. Sept 4. O.c. Compagaie dee MeeHajjeriea Maritimea. For Marseilles, Sept 20— W. Bangkok, Oer. str. 1237 tons, CaptNioolaisen, Sept 20. From B-ugkok, Sept 14. O.c. Behn Meyer A Co. For Bangkok, U.— Rda. Ban628 words
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Article54 1909-09-20 5 Sertember 19 Manili, Ocr utr, German New Guinea via parts I M Sunn, Brit str, Hongkong M D'rtmtmil, Ocr str, Hamburg via port! BinJ.m.., Brit str. S'baya, Fremantle via port! Taroba, Brit atr, Madras via ports Kuching, Sar str, Sarawak Calypso, Brit str, Penang and Deli Pernk, Brit itr,54 words
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93 1909-09-20 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JON Q PAOAR. East Wiui Baaik— Nil. East W. Scotioh 1 -Ohuue. < Saonoa No. 1 (Saws Whakf)— Nil. Swnoa B— T»rob», Yuri mo Mam. S— Nil. I 4— lteluravia. a 6— Mioderoo. e—93 words
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Article43 1909-09-20 5 Coal neighing 4,002 tons was the cargo of the Sbioshu Him which arrived from Moji, yesterday afternoon, en route to Java. A cargo of teak and rice arrived from Bangkok, yesterday, by the Norwegian steamer llild, which proceeded on to Colombo.43 words
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Article248 1909-09-20 5 Coming to Singapore. lVr I*, and O. steamer China, connecting with the Himalaya at Colombo, due September 24— Mr. Osterdaan, Mr. E. N. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Baddeley, Mr. F. L. Mouldney, Mr. J. Galloway, Mr. E. Valty, Mr. H. DE. B. Parley, Mr. C.248 words
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Article186 1909-09-20 5 Wage Limits at Which Bank Clerks are Allowed to Wed. The announcement that Molson's Bank, Ottawa, has raised the limit on which clerks in its employ are allowed to marry to £240 per annum has created much interest among bank clerks in London. This limit of £210 would186 words
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Article45 1909-09-20 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Sineapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day .excepting Sunday, when it is ftred at one o'clock.45 words
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Article671 1909-09-20 5 Advance in Price of Silver Owing to Chinese Exchange. McHsrs. St-uuel Montagu and Co. write from London, on August JO, as follows Host of tbe arrivals of bar gold, which wore unusually small, viz: about .£350,000 were bought for the Continent. The price remained at the minimum671 words
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Article190 1909-09-20 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Bimoapou, Seitkmber 20, 1909. On London-bunk 4 m/g 2/4,'j Demand 2/4* WK ft On Germany-Bank d/d 289J Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/g 248 On Prance- Bank d/d 2SS Private 8 m/s 286$ do 6 m/ 8 800 On/mKa-BankT.T. 176J On Shanghai-Bin* d/d 99! Private 80190 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article277 1909-09-20 5 Issdb I Paid Valci Up wci I Paid i T jAat all- Up Commw DnmniD Bd BBS Stt J° J2 i BeUt Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% (or '06 d.00 6.2* 10 10 Bruang, Ltd. 6.75 6.00 10 10 Bruseh Hydraalio T. M. Co., Ltd.... 1 6% for '08277 words
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Article578 1909-09-20 5 Sterling. 3 2/. Anglo-Malay Robber Co., Ltd. 80% (or '08 1 1 Bato Caves Robber Co., Ltd 10% for '08 1 1 Batu Ti«a (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 6% for 'oB 1 I BDkit Kajang Robber Estate Ltd 1 7/6 I Contributory 1 1 Bukit Lintang R. Estates, Ltd.578 words
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Article179 1909-09-20 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 50 1 100 100 10 7 60 10 Eastorc Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for 1 10% for W Frascr A Neave, Ltd. 17.*% for 'oB Hotel van Wijk Co. LW. 30% for 'oB Howarth Erskine Ltd. 2J%179 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement313 1909-09-20 5 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE The KiDg of The King of Cigarettes Cigarettes^^^^jjj^\ B. D. V. A free sample *m obtainable by \J -1/^^^^^ Sold by applying to tlio Singapore Branch, the Principal 55. ROBINSON RD. Tobacconists. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. Awarded Grand Prix "Jor Cigarettes, London, 1908. AUCTION SALES.313 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous91 1909-09-20 5 WEATHER REPORT. KanitMi Ktrbau Hofital, Sept. 19, 1909. 9 A. H. 8 f. H. 9 I. U. iUutFAU. Bar. 81 Fab 29.84S 19.768 89.786 Temp 88.0 91.5 (4 0 Nil. WetßnlbTher 400 79 6 790 DirofWind.. S.W. SW. S.W. Max. Temp.. 918 Mm 76 0 Max. in Ban 160.6 Terrrad.91 words
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Miscellaneous144 1909-09-20 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Faoa September 90 to Slwimm.k 86.) HIGH WATER.' LOW WATER "j TTnw iTTght "TimT^ ffgfo September I "in. Ift in. hrsjnin. ft. int. on IF 1 17 m 8 8 174 am 8 Moaoti 20 110 pn, 9.0 7.80 pm 8.1 I 1.53 am 8.8 7.36 am144 words
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1344 1909-09-20 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. EUROPE AND THE STATUS QUO. It is just over a year since the Young Turk party forced Abdul Hamid to grant a constitution to Turkey, and very nearly a year since the declaration of Bulgarian independence and the annexation of Bosnu and Herzegovina fell1,344 words
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Article16 1909-09-20 6 Kinta Tin Mines has paid a further dividend of a shilling, wires our Kuala Lumpur correspondent.16 words
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Article14 1909-09-20 6 Tbe board of licensing justices eit* tomorrow afternoon, when twelve applications will be considered.14 words
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Article19 1909-09-20 6 Mr. Russell, of Kampong Bthru, has reported to tbe police the loss of a cream jug valued at 110.19 words
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Article29 1909-09-20 6 He used awful language to me, sir but I won't U II you what he said, because I'm not a good scholar, said a woman at Cardiff Police Court.29 words
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Article32 1909-09-20 6 Lim Lee Chew, the lodging house keeper who was. charged with depositing the body of one of his lodgers in Lim Eog Bee Line, was acquitted by the third magistrate, this morning.32 words
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Article40 1909-09-20 6 We are asked to announce, in connection with the opening of the electric power station of the Taojong P«gar Dock Board at Keppel Harbour ou Wednesday, that the hour for the openiug has been altered from 5.80 to 5 p.m.40 words
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Article36 1909-09-20 6 It is reported from Djambi that the cholera goes on making victims amongst the natives. The epidemio is creeping up the Djambi river and even threatens to invade tbe highlands on tbe West coast of Sumatra.36 words
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Article43 1909-09-20 6 The Prince Regent of China has directed Tie Liang, President of ihe Board of War to arrange with the Board of Finance to raise as soon as possible sufficient money to pay for tbe recruiting and maintenance of an army of 86 divisions.43 words
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Article45 1909-09-20 6 The fact of tbe peerless mount of Japan. Fuji, emitting black smoke on August 24, caused a general descent of those who were ou top. Il is about eighty years since an eruption from this gigantic and now supposedly extinct volcano laid Tokio in ruins.45 words
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Article49 1909-09-20 6 A Malay named O-unan, living at 400-10 Kallang Rd., hung up his baju with a nog and money totalling over $20 in value, iv tho pockets, on Saturday, aud when he took the coat down to put it on found that the contents of the pockets had been abstracted.49 words
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Article43 1909-09-20 6 A notice is issued in the German newspapers calling on the German public to desist from adding to Count Zeppelin's invalid condition by worrying him with unnecessary communications. The number of letters received daily from his admirers is stated to have reached 4.0J0.43 words
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Article46 1909-09-20 6 With reference to the Kiukiang alleged manslaughter case tbe British Minister, apprehending lest it might impair the friendly relations between Cb'na and Great Britain, has declared that justice will be done in the matter and that no partiality will be shown in favour of the accused.46 words
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Article46 1909-09-20 6 Lord Li Ching-fang, Chinese Minister in London, hat suggested that tbe Board of Education be directed to draw up pome regula tions promising rewards to Chinese girls who shall have completed a univtrsity course in Europe or America, in order to encourage them in their studies.46 words
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Article51 1909-09-20 6 A Hokien coolie named Ang Hoon, employed at the Tang in Barracks, was sentenced to a month's rigorous imprisonment by the m-ond magistrate, on Friday, for dishonestly tetaiuing a quantity of clothing stolen from Corporal Dtniels, Middles, x Regiment. His defence was that be found the articles in a dust51 words
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Article81 1909-09-20 6 Mr Alexander G. Sobotel was prosecuted by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Schotel, in the fourth magistrate's court, tbis morninp, for failing to maintain her and that be might be bound over to keep the peace Mr. Chopard appeared for the lady. An order of •25 a month was made.81 words
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Article98 1909-09-20 6 In a report on tbe floods in Penang, a contemporaiy says: In the third magistrate's court, caudlesticks w»re made with pieces of card board. Three candles were me 1 for 1 ghting this court, owing to tbe leaky state of which great care had to be exorcised by counsel and98 words
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Article114 1909-09-20 6 Tbe Government opium factory at Batavia, which is worked in connection with tbe Regie system, has iasned its report for 1908. Tbe factory works up Bengal and Levaut opium into chaodu, and succeeded, for tbe first time, daring tbe year under review, in getting more than a thousand taels of114 words
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Article580 1909-09-20 6 Miss M. I Gillospie is expected shortly from home to join the nurxing staff of tbe European hospital, Taiping. Mr C. Koch, manA"er of Mi"s«rs. Lamko and Rogge, died at lLm^koai; on tlio 12:u inst. Tim late Mr. Bath MM to Hongkong some twelve years ago. A580 words
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Article87 1909-09-20 6 A shocking accident occurred in Bukit Tuuah road on Saturday aftercooii, about five o'clock. Near tho Municipal store, a ricksha containing a Cantonese worn.in came into collision with a bullock-cart lad n with several casks of cement. The unfortuuate woman was thrown out and m.o of87 words
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Article102 1909-09-20 6 At the instance of Mr. J. R. BrooUo, deputy government analyst, Mr. Thoy (> >>n Yin, manager of Messrs. Goon Ycu ami Fi tends, was charged before Mr. A. dc M'lloiathe third poli. c court, IVnang, with selling ChiinberUiu'H Colic Kemt-dy, whicii mixture c mtaint'd more than102 words
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Article120 1909-09-20 6 The Pinang Gizutto learns on good authority that things are goiug wry smoothly and pit HHantly under the new regime in Keduli, and that most cordial aod excellent relations have already been jeHtablisht-d bitwtun thu British Adviser and tho Malay officials. Kr*, or forced labour, is to120 words
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Article134 1909-09-20 6 Bandmann'n Merry Littlo Maid* Comio Opera Co. brought nne ot their moit successful seasons, in Singapore, to a elo*e on Saturday night, when they presented Tho Mikado to a crowded house. TaM production was a rare treat and wa-i enjoyed trio>ou->hly by every-onc present. To Mr Frank Dauby134 words
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Advertisement120 1909-09-20 6 Banks of the Nile mw Ibi perfect qualitiet of Moan. Matpera Print Bou ton Rouge j> Obtainableat: I FelllCCA ROBINBON *W* Egyptian Cigarettes -KF •nt recognhed by all. Made of the fine* •elected Turkish Tobacco under idea! conditions In Cairo, ttaejr can now be pi re haled of ail B120 words
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Advertisement239 1909-09-20 6 ALHAMBRA New Pictures. To- Night t To-HIgM I IN INDIA-THE MARRIAGE "OF THE MAHAKaJA OF TaNJoRES NEPHEW. This magnificent coloured tilrn. dt-pii U tbe Oriental magnificence, picturesqueness and nplendour of L an Oriental Potentate's Marriage. The magDifiient barges, gaudy drosses, the wealth ol j wi Im, etc. Film dArt: THE239 words
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Article117 1909-09-20 7 LAND TAX CONCFSSIONS TO BE PROPOSED. Endeavours to Agree with House of Lords. [Rbctbr's Telboram I London, September 20. The Nows of the World states that Mr. Lloyd-George will, tomorrow, announce in the Houbo of Commons substantial concessions to landowners under tho income tax provisions of the Finance117 words
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Article58 1909-09-20 7 Pretender Shot in Presence of the Harem. [Rrovkr's TbleoramJ London, September IS. A Paris telegram from Fez says that, enraged at consular protests regarding torture of prisoners, the Sultan had the Pretender shot in presenco of tbe Imperial harem. [Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd Tblkoram] Berlin, September 19. Rogbi,58 words
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Article62 1909-09-20 7 [Rbcier's Telboram] Loudon, September 18. The annual report of the Resident General of the Federated Malay States for 1908 points ont that while tho depression in tbe tin trade continued during the year, the check in the rubber trade was of short duration, and quotes expert opinion that62 words
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Article40 1909-09-20 7 [Reutbr's Tblxob«m] London, September 18. A telegram from Little Rock, Arkansas, says that the Bucli Company, one of the largest grain businesses in America, has failed. The annual turnover of the firm was 47 million dollars.40 words
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Article69 1909-09-20 7 General Schefket Receives German Favour.' [DIR OSTA.SIATI3CHE LLOYD TeLBORAM] Berlin, September 19. General Mahamed Schefket, the distinguished Turkish officer, has acknowledged the cordiality of his reception by tbe Emperor William, who introduced him to tbe Emperor Francis Joseph, and to King Ferdinand of Bulgaria. General Schefket intends69 words
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Article73 1909-09-20 7 PRAISE FOR B AVAR IA. The Emperor on the Record of the Luitpolds. Dkk Ostasutischp. Lloyd Tklkorvm] Berlin, September 12. The Emperor William has made a speech at Munich townball. He said he remembered Lud.vig I. and that nobody who did not know Munich could be said to know Germany.73 words
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Article23 1909-09-20 7 Dkk Ostasiatiscbb Lloyd Teleorax] Berlin, September 19. A letter has been sent to Prince Buelow offering the reconciliation of the Conservatives.23 words
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Article24 1909-09-20 7 [Dkk Ostasiakiscuk Lloyd Tklkoram] Berlin, September 19. General Moltko was decorated with the O.'der of the Eagle at the recent manoeuvres.24 words
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Article18 1909-09-20 7 [DIR OSTASIATISCBB LLCYD TsLBORAM] Berlin, September 19. Tbe Under Secretary of State for the Exchequer has resigned.18 words
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Article55 1909-09-20 7 The grand military manooivres in Japan will commenc on November 6 and will last lour d tys. Tin opera inns will cover Tochiki, Fukushiiua and Ibaraki Prefectures and will ext Til over a length of twenty miles. The manojnvres will finish with a grand review by tbe Imperial Family and55 words
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Article62 1909-09-20 7 Prompt Action of Government Surprises Merchants. (FBOM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT Hongkong, September 20. The liquor tax law was enforced on Friday night after receiving the assent ol the Governor. This prompt action on the port of government has surprised importers, The Council in Committee resolved tc allow62 words
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Article487 1909-09-20 7 Continuation of the Festivities at Johore. The officers of the Johore Government entertained His Highness the Sultan at the Johore Hotel on Saturday evening in celebration of his birthday, and there was a large gathering. The guests from Singapore included Mr. C. W. Darbishire, Dr. von Wedel Mr.487 words
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Article316 1909-09-20 7 New Australian Steamer Coming to Singapore. Tho Clyde Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Port-Glasgow, launched, on August 19, a steamer which has been specially built for the Bervice of the Australian shipping firm of Burns, Philp and Co., for service between Sydney, Queensland ports, Java ports, and316 words
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Article116 1909-09-20 7 Another treason plot has been discovered in Tonkin. The authorities came on tbe track of the plotters through two native foldiera having a seditious talk in an eating In. u so. Investigation ltd to the arrest ot five conspirators on August 29, on the charge of carrying on an anti-French116 words
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Article654 1909-09-20 7 ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE THIS AFTERNOON. Dinner Arranged at Government House. Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener, who is on his way to Japan, arrived at Newton Station from Woodlands, by special train, at five minutes to one o'clock today and was met at the station by Major General Perrott, in whose654 words
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Article215 1909-09-20 7 A Colonel and Commander Arrested < by Mistake. Tourists visiting points along the Italian 1 frontier are making many complaints as to the treatment they meet with from the Italian authorities, who are constantly taking them for spies. This is especially the case where the un- 1215 words
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Article66 1909-09-20 7 A labour crisis is threatened in Deli owing 1 to the decreasing immigration of Javanese, despite the increasing demand for labour nwiog to tbe extension of rubber cultivation. < Some attribute the blame to official overstrictness in Java in passing emigrants for Deli. Others, says the Sumatra Post, trace it66 words
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Article13 1909-09-20 7 FIGURES FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS OF CURRENT YEAR.13 words
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Article154 1909-09-20 7 Tbe abstract of the statement of tie weight of block tin and tin ore exported from the four States during the months of January to August, 1909, and of the duty collected thereon ax compared with the corresponding period of 1908 is as follows:— The Pahang export for154 words
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Article394 1909-09-20 7 Marlborough Proprietor Objects to Municipal Valuation. In the Supreme Court, on Saturday, before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, the proprictoi I of the Marlborough Cinematograph, appealed against the assessment levied on his con- cern by the Municipal Commissioners. Mr. N'anson for the appellant, Mr. Perkins for 1 the Municipality.394 words
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Article278 1909-09-20 7 Six Lengths of Rails Washed Away in tbe F. M. S. 1 On making inquiries at the Ipoh station on I the 17th iost as to the naturo of the slips on the railway line near Simpang Ampat, a j representative of the Times of M ilaya278 words
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Article91 1909-09-20 7 The Java Bode reports further developments in tbe scheme to work the jelutong gutta forests in Dutch Borneo with American capital through a company established at Amsterdam. Mr. Elliot, a representative of the company, has arrived at Batavia to discuss the matter with the government.91 words
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Article1009 1909-09-20 7 Successful Athletic Meeting on Saturday. The members of the Singapore Recreation Club held, on Saturday, their annual athletic sports, the third since their revival and since they have come to be a yearly fixture. The conditions were very favourable, and the sports, as a form of physical1,009 words
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Article89 1909-09-20 7 A leading Parisian milliner has just in- vented a bat which may be adapted for various occasions at will. It can be taken to pieces. When its removable brim is tacked away nnder the brow it becomes a close fitting toque suitable for motoring, railway j travelling,89 words
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Article97 1909-09-20 7 Much comment has occasionally been I made, says the Japan Chronicle, on the fact that Japan is the only civilised country in I which lepers are not segregated. However, i it appears that this defect is to be remedied. < It is surprising to find it stated that there 197 words
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Article81 1909-09-20 7 FEARED LOSS OF BRITISH WARSHIP CLIO. Four Days Overdue at Hongkong. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, September 20. A most destructive typhoon is reported as having swept over the neighbourhood of Foocuow. It is feared that the British warship, Clio, has been lost with her crew of 12081 words
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Article103 1909-09-20 7 NEW RECORDS MADE BY WRIGHT AND PAULHAN. Height and Speed Tests. [Rsuteb's TkleoramJ London, September It). A Berlin telegram states that Mr. Orville Wright has made a world's record flight with a passenger. He remained in the air 04 minutes. London, September 20. Paulban has won the 25,003 francs103 words
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Article96 1909-09-20 7 (From Oob Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 80. In the Osborne Shield competition, at Ipob, yesterday, Taiping scored 552, and Ipob 638. At Ipoh, on Saturday, the home ham, playing hockey against Taiping, scored four goals to one goal registered by the visitors. At96 words
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Article49 1909-09-20 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lump'ir, September 18. Krnbong Malacca Kubber Plantations was 9oated in London, on the 6th iost. The property comprises 830 acres of which 842 are planted with tapioca and rubber. The capital is not stated, but 13,060 shares nave been taken up.49 words
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Article412 1909-09-20 7 Festivities in Honour of Bishop Barillon. Io celebration of the sacerdotal jubilee of Bishop, the Kijjlit Reverend E. Barillon, the sisters of the Convent of the 11 jly Infant Jesus gave a petite soiieo recreative on Saturday afternoon, and a large number of people availed themselves of the412 words
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Article152 1909-09-20 8 The Singapore Ladies' Uitle Association prize meeting continues at Balebtior range, this afternoon, when there are two events disappearing target at 1(1) yards (4 seconds up and 4 seconds down), and running deer at 100 yards, two shots on each run. The Selangor Turf Club have postponed152 words
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Article97 1909-09-20 8 S. C. R. C. v. National Union F. C. A friendly match was played at the S. C. It. C. ground on Saturday evening between the S. C. R. C. and the National Union Football Club, i'lay was of a good order, and some neat passing was shown.97 words
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Article59 1909-09-20 8 S. R. A. Handicap. About twenty members took part in the Singapore Riflo Association handicap shoot held at Kalestier range, yesterday afternoon, when, notwithstanding the unfavourable light, somo very good scores were returned, as follows A Clas-. Sergt. Naughton 101 Dr.Fowlie 97 A. Mol/ 94 B Class. Gnr.59 words
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Article158 1909-09-20 8 Colonial Cricketers. Mr. C. E. Green, a prominent member of the Kssex County C C and who was president of the M. C. C. in 193"., has writen a letter to tho newspapers strongly protesting against tho counties approaching colonial cricketers with tho view of securing their services. He158 words
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Article213 1909-09-20 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Following are tho results of Saturday's play:B Singles. Merglcr beat Butler, 6—1, 4—0, B— 6. Gold beat Keenan, 7—9, B—l, 7—5. 0 Singles. 'one'- v. B. L. Williams, unliu. Veteran's Single Handicap. A. Robertson ewe 2 boat Mr, Justice Smith scr., 6—2, 6—2. Wolferstan213 words
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Article594 1909-09-20 8 Mr. Miles Wins Championship by Eight and Seven. When it was known that in the tirst eighteen nolus Mr. Miles had obtained a lead of four over Dr. Fowiie, interest in the fiual of the Singapoic QaM Championship was practically at an end. It was recognised tbat to594 words
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Article432 1909-09-20 8 Further Views of a Correspondent in Bangkok. Writing to the Bangkok Times, A Whilom < Cricketer says I i Mr. Norman Sutton. while putting you right as to the conditions governing the Paget Cup, is somewhat rou^U on your correspondent, who, I am snro, was not thinking of432 words
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Letter249 1909-09-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Some of our public are simply crazy about rubber. Even shares of companies that have not yet gone to allotment aro quoted at a premium on the market. This craze is leading to rash speculation and it will t-ooner or249 words
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Letter411 1909-09-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have pleasure in drawing your attention and that of your readers to an association which has been formed in London under the most distinguished patronage for tho purpose of presenting before the people of (treat Britain and Ireland411 words
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Advertisement235 1909-09-20 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TENDERS INVITED. FEDERATEO MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. SUPPLY OF BAKAU FIREWOOD, 1910. Tenders are invited for the supply of Bakau Firewood at Port Swetenham, Port Dickson and Malacca to the Railway Department for 1910. The wood to be supplied in billets weighing not more than 10 katis or less235 words
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Advertisement573 1909-09-20 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 one573 words
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Advertisement749 1909-09-20 8 j i i i i j m SPECIAL BARGAINS OFFERED IN SOME First-Class Pianos CASH TIME PAYMENTS. BRINSMEAD SgSL2fit!Ss* $550 RONISCH SnWtone 0 $550 The Robinson Piano werner gin- 1 1 $495 CO., Ltd, KRAUBB Modern Art Style $430 ALLISON Tropical Upright Grand %Q7R > HLLIDUn (slightly used) *^l 0749 words
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518 1909-09-20 9 Sini;.ipor(\ 20th September, 1909. LfkU and Kvatt, Exchange and .-i 0| I'rularx, issuo tho following list of laotatiouM tliis morning: Nora. Value. liuyers. Sellers. 2/- Anglo-Malay l'> 6 fl Ar.-lo Sumatra H 80/i ruinnj 1 r.atu Caves 10.".. LIS/S Rita n :!W6 Biaufort518 words
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Article153 1909-09-20 9 Bnveri. S«!Wp. 10 n, Ut r,:>r, 10 Rrm.n<; (\>~, in Htwh4i 8— ssn 1 lviTrWuiopmont r> s.-, MO 1 Mm? 2 2.7* in Km.boi l.tt i M 1 KMa It JO 12.— 1 K' "<».ins 1.71 BSO 1 KramnfPulai 4.— 4.60 in Km-itan »r,D 4.— 1 T.iiia* '.it:.153 words
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Article87 1909-09-20 9 10 K.vrt. m <*inottin« Co $7 pd 10.10 10.25 SO Fr^r nri.l NVhvo tjil 142 ."Ml 148.— 10 U«t<-1 van Wiik 22 .',O 24.50 100 Howart'. Kr«kine L 3. HO.— 10" 7"£ Prof IOO._ 100 Rilpy H-i'-OTPn V6B 4 Co. Ld. r>H 50 60. 100 7% Pw»f 92.50 9.'»87 words
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Article42 1909-09-20 9 #I<v> Howarth Krskine L<l. 6% par 100 Riley Harß>vave<i A Co. hi.6% 2% pm. I(V< Singapore Municipal S% 20% pin. 100 do 6% 8% pin. 100 do 4^% 4' v no. 100 do 4% par. 4100 Singapore Elect Trama 6% 3\^di»c42 words
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Article698 1909-09-20 9 SCIENTIFIC ORGANISATION OF THE INDIAN ARMY. A Review of His Work. The Madias Mail of the 7th instant, contains tlio following His Kxcellency Lord Kitchener is leaving India after a longer tenure of the Couimander-in-Chiefship than that of any of bis predecessors except Lord lioberts. However much opinions698 words
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Advertisement66 1909-09-20 9 THRONYCROFT'S MOTOR BOATS AND MOTOR ENGINES Ot Every Description. British; made throughout. For full particularsjas to prices, etc., apply to BOUSTEAD CO.. Sole Agents, Straits Settlomeuts and F.M.S. 1699 M. Bolter s SALT HERRINGS, j^ I SMOKKD SAUSAGE, S WHITE CREAM CHEESE, JM RUSSIAN CREAM BUTTER, I FRESH MACARONI, ASSORTED66 words
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Advertisement625 1909-09-20 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. VS. JL K. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hail Steamship Lino. THE HATIOSAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE riA CHINA .JAPAN. CANADA aad the UNITED BTATEB. Boole from Hongkong, via Bhanpha!, Naguaki, (Inland Bea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Vlotoria and Vaaoonvar, RM.B. "Ewbbss or Ibdia" 1 Twin-acre* atesRII.P. "SatPßica ct625 words
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Advertisement499 1909-09-20 9 STEAMIER SAILINGS. KY7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN STREW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed tor the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and499 words
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Advertisement677 1909-09-20 9 FOR THE SEASON. Sporting! OXJPS S P° rtin^ Of Sterling Silver. GBEAT VARIETIES. Now on View. B. P. DE SILVA. Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. IHOIISM manboemeht. EstablisUcd 18 3. The Adelphi Hotel "An Hotel relying on intrinsic merits, aud NOT ou fictitious reputation." MUSICAL DINNERS AND TIFFINS. THE ADELPHI ORCHESTRE MIGNON.677 words
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Advertisement456 1909-09-20 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors I O. A. Dsbbick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmds, Esq., Vice Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbr Fowlib, m.b., o.m. Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbbur. Vow Noam Pan,456 words
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Advertisement458 1909-09-20 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— 13 A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered under the Life Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under tbe Hongkong Ordinances Board of Director* Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Loe Yung Sn, E»q., C. Stepbariue, Exq., J. H. McMicbael, Esq., C. K. Burkill, Esq.,458 words
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Advertisement592 1909-09-20 10 BANKING. 6HARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■OOBPORAT4D BY ROYAL OHARTEB ■"aid up Capital in 60,000 Sham of •Msaoh 41,100,000 leserve Fond 41,576,00 c Isssrvs Liability ot Proprietors 11.J00.00C BANKERS. Bank o.' England. Rational Bank of Sootland. Cks London City A Midland Bank, LM. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Uurrent Aooounts are592 words
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Advertisement329 1909-09-20 10 BARKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up capital •is.uoo.ou< tKBERVE FUND Skirling Reserve 116.000,000 SUverßeeerre •15.250,000, •W.UO.OtO tessrrs Liability ot Fropnaton •IS.OOO.uIv COURT UP UlkbklUKs Hon. Mr. W. J. Qreason, Chairman. H. E. Tomkina, Esq Deputy Chairman. B. Q. Barrett, Esq. It, B. Lenzmann, Esq J. W. Bandow, Esq329 words
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Advertisement1065 1909-09-20 10 SALES M AUCTION. E*°THE STRAITS ENGINEERING SYNDICATE. IN LIQUIDATION. AUCTION SALE OF The Whole of the Plant. 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 tho Liquidator of the above1,065 words
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Article1096 1909-09-20 11 INTERESTING FINDINGS IN TESTS OF HE vDLIGHTS. The Royal Automobile Club's report on the recent test of motor-car headlights, conducted at tbe Crystal Palace and at Wimbledon Common, is a sixteen -page document that contains a deal of interesting matter. It represents the fruit of the first scientifically conducted1,096 words
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Article651 1909-09-20 11 MIDDLE CLASSES BEST CLAIM T( EXEMPTION. Brazen Indolence. Mr. Pett Ridge writes a very interesting article on Faults of the Londoner in the Nineteenth Century. The first charge to be brought against the town of the Londoner, be says, is that it hat made itself the home of651 words
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Advertisement316 1909-09-20 11 Cost of running drptnds largely on WOLSELEY-SIODELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the mileago it runs, aod, lastly, its horsepow r. During the p«Ht yrar an owner cS&SMfa^Vfl^ of a 10-12h.p. WolseltySiddeley car that L^A S|S^^BKlAl\ ran 7,104 miles on tlie North Stafford |Wl^ H^W^VUtA R hhire roadx316 words
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Advertisement110 1909-09-20 11 BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. Children when teething are liable to at. tacks of diarrhoea and this tronble, especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. Tho best medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened, it is110 words
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Advertisement493 1909-09-20 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). THE most powerful Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed 18 to 20 times more effective than pure Carbolic Acid. Ask other manufacturers of fluids for a Guarantee of the Ga2> Germicidal Strengths o f their products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under493 words
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Advertisement470 1909-09-20 12 WANTS. aim t— F»mt Maat. Nt or two tuatticu, 11.30 uj ib. Inch, >ta Seal, ot ASSISTANT WANTED. Vacancy occurs for a European or Eurasian Assistant, with knowledge, of Hardware. Only those with first-class references and £r.porienro need npply. Reply by letter only tc Katz lJros., Ltd. GOVERNESS WANTED. Wanted,470 words
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Advertisement486 1909-09-20 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. »*TB» i— Won Umm. oaa of Mr taaastloM, HXO Bf th. IMb, aaa BeaJa of OkwgM, OFFIBE ft BODOWN TO BE LET. With Immediate entry Mo. 7, Malaeoa Street, apply to GDTHRIE A CO., LTD. 1W OFFICE AND GODOWN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road.486 words
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Advertisement577 1909-09-20 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. Kin —Four Llnu, oaa or two la.artioa II.OC Bf tha Inoh, aaa Mala ot chart.,. HOUSES TO BE LET. Soi 81 and 88, iMttfoUoa Hill, Hirer Valley Boad. Apply to LEE OHENQ TAD aadOo. wUfl B FFICEB TO BE LET. OFFICES Offltu lop floor Ho.577 words
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Advertisement784 1909-09-20 12 NOTICES. BITH —tat Month. (10 par insh. Bubaaquant monthj. as, Por abortar parioda m Seal. of Chaff «a. noticeT Siow Soon Hoe having left our employment, he is no longer authorised to collect accounts on our behalf. RILEY, HARGREAVES A CO., LTD. u1220 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. A list of applications for784 words
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Advertisement1236 1909-09-20 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreadod at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES. Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardouhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agent* i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT1,236 words
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