The Straits Times, 23 October 1909
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Title Section13 1909-10-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.098 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 23 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement232 1909-10-23 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ld. isTEW STOCKS OF 19O& Ferro Motors < COMPLETE AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. 3 HP. FERRO Price: {^225 w^^ s p $350 Model of Single OjMadei I-errn Motors, TiH.P $400 TjUbII J& s HP, 2 Cylinder &4SQ P^fe| i2H p 3c iiBde $700 With Magneto Ignition $75 extra to232 words
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Advertisement84 1909-10-23 1 IT. Af»UhtftS hf USE. A Church of En, lind Boardin K Honco for Euroi>eBn aDd Enr««ian boy 8 who d. sire to Utend the schuolx of the place. Applications to be uiadi- to the House Ma-ter. St Andrew's House or to the Colonial Cnaplain. ASAHI m mriri> l#| MJ ML/84 words
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Advertisement128 1909-10-23 1 m t 'M^^ a^ ROBINSON CO. Drivin^ eins C^fsW*. Cob Size. j Girths. W Pony Size ENGLISH-MADE HARNESS. Black or Brown. BEST QUALITY SINGLE HARNESS lined all through, handsewu ftPI 2 n Bnd baCkband> r W8 With P ateut l *«l™ «Pc« top collar, and flap .addle, allover plated IWs,128 words
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Advertisement141 1909-10-23 1 Proprietor: J. CAKAPIET. Telephone: No. THE BEST FOOD THE BES T BA NO N <v^ Special Dinner and Selected ProKiammo by the ADELPHLORCHESTRE MIGKON. nuuoc iv Ltl. WHITEIIOUSE, Dalvey Road. Entry on December 1. Apply to Fraser Cummine, 29, inchester House. STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., If, lialtcry kfo.-i.141 words
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Article912 1909-10-23 2 the Value of quinine as a preventive. Conference Opened at Simla. There was a full attendance at the Malaria Conference at Viceregal Lxlge, Simla, on the 12th iuwt., where tbe Viceroy welcomed the delegates in a short speech in which be pointed oat the importance to the country912 words
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Article155 1909-10-23 2 The Daily Mail lias received tin; following communication from the National Women's Social and Political Union Tho process of forcible feeding has been described by varhus medical authorities. It consists in inserting an iniiarobber tube with hard end either up through the nostril-, and down the throat or155 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement403 1909-10-23 2 IN STOCK -AT Kuala Lumpur: ONE 12 H.P. ONE 14 H.P. Garreffs PORTABLE ENGINES.. QUITE NEW, for sale at SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES. Apply to A. C. HARPER CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, or THE BORNEO CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES are not an experiment. They have boon the favourite blends at403 words
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Advertisement36 1909-10-23 2 FOR WH00PIN6 COUGH. Give Chaniberlian's CourIi Remedy. It will keep the congb loose, expectoration easy and render the fits of coogbi-g 1p«h frequent and e<s severe. For sale by All Disp3 ns »rios ai d Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement443 1909-10-23 2 1^3 I BTT ROYAI, j£s!=&[ APPOINTMENT. lj n 1ABI/E BEIJCACIE^S, jC^L_ PICKLES SOUPS woRcesrtR^mt saucl POTTED MEATS. !-e'.':.^:\'-;(W MALT VINEGAR. SALAD OIl^. Orim^Stores.|^^BIAa^ELL. SALONA. Tbe Siamese Core for Dlioby Itch. Cores the worst oases in a few days anddoes not stain tbe linen. To be obtained from THE SINGAPORE DISPENSARY,443 words
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Article1113 1909-10-23 3 TRAINING OF MEN FOR EASTERN WORK. England's Immense Interest. It afforda unpleasantly striking evidence of national inefficiency until now in a Held of education in which this country might have been expected long since to have taken the lead, writes the Times, in reviewing the important Keport1,113 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement398 1909-10-23 3 Pohoomull Brothers, J«wellen and Silk Merchants, 40-E and F, HIGH STREET, are holding a Gash Clearance SALE! Commencing October 1 in which the whole of their stock will be cleared owing to their removai to other premises. ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES in Silks, Oriental Lace Work, Embroidered Goods, Grass Cloths, Mandarin Coats,398 words
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Advertisement836 1909-10-23 3 BABY'S AWFUL CASEJHCZEMA Terrible Humour from Head to Foot —Had to be Wrapped in Cotton Wool Dkcharged U ncu red After Three Months in InfirmaryScratched Until Bandages were Soaked with Blood. DREADFUL DISEASE CURED BY CUTICURA "My llttlo boy U barely two yrnrs 21 nd IJ w he wan about836 words
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Advertisement282 1909-10-23 3 I LEA and 1 9 PERRINS' I J SAUCE ffiS> m Assists digestion and gives a I HHBH deli 9Wul piquancy and flavour 1 il^^ MEAT IBHES SO(jPS FIBH CHEESE, I CURRIES, GAME, POULTRY ft SALADS. I Worcestershire B >- *°w wa^.m I S Tut KINO SPECIAL LIST OF WINES.282 words
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Advertisement740 1909-10-23 4 steamer sailings' P. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. For China, Japan, Penan*;, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Po<t«, Plymouth aid London. Through bills of Ladlog issaed for China Coast, Persian Gulf Continental, and American Port?. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Assaye Nov 8740 words
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Advertisement640 1909-10-23 4 STEAMERS SAILING. KyTK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by tbi Company')) well-known TffIVSCKEW STRAJIERS. noder Mail Contrict with the Imperial Japanese Government, spooially designed ler tbe Company's European Service, ligbt«d throughout by Electricity, provided wilh nxoollent aooomaiodatioo for Finrt »Dd Second640 words
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Advertisement927 1909-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS^ STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE. BABANO, COLOMBO, POrlT BAID. GENOA, ALGIERS AND TANGIER; AND LISBON, DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about tbe undermentioned dites:— ODTWIBT. imii.tD. 1909 1909 K. Wilhelmina Oot S3 Vondel Oot 23 Orotius Nov 6927 words
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Advertisement256 1909-10-23 4 BTCAHER BAIUH6B. BURHS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS. PORT DARWIN, THOBSHAtf IBLAND, BKISBVNE AND SYDNEY ALSO TAK'NG CARGO Foil OTRER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN 4 NEW ZBM.AND PORIS (with transhipment). •As inducement offers. Bmoptb passage Saperb Soenery. A regular monthly service to above ports li256 words
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Advertisement619 1909-10-23 4 STEAMER 8ftll!N68. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Xss^a^aVJß^Ha^a^BßeK The steamers of this Company maintain a eguiar service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, 3hioa and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly or Havre and Hamburg and once a month (or Sremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking619 words
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Advertisement742 1909-10-23 4 STEAMER BAILIMB. Kd.l. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and wsll-known mail steamers of his Company nail (ortnighly from Bremen, lamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Soathamp on, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooaneottrn klarseillee, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Baid, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penaug. Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki and742 words
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Article197 1909-10-23 5 FIXTURES. Saturday. October JJ. High Water „.30 a.m a. 16 p.m. Under the K«d Kobe, 9. S. H. E. i V.i Inspection. Dearer Co. Inspection. Albambra Cinematograpb. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborongh Cinematograph I'.iriw Cinfmato^raph. Sunday, October 34. High Water, 7.6 a.m., 6 M p.m. Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.197 words
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Article193 1909-10-23 5 To-Dai. Puiianu and Calcutta Nam Sang 8 pm Bangkok Singapore 3 pm Deli and Asahan Ranee 8 pm K. Pahang. lvkan, Tringgana and Kelantau Abbotatord Bpm Bangkok I i ridge 8 pm Batn Pahat It. Halewijn 3 pm Batavia, Melbuiirnand Sydney Darios 3 pm Baigon Kampot 4193 words
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Article113 1909-10-23 5 I'he Imperial Oorinan mail bteamer Luetzow 'laving left Hongkong on the 31st instant, at 8 p.m. may be eipccted to arrive here on Monday afternoon, at 4 p.m. She will probably be despatched for Europe on the following day at 3 p.m. iept 30 M. to. lept113 words
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Article403 1909-10-23 5 Latest Arrivals. Sta BtlU, F. M. S Oovt. yacht 400 tons, 43 crew, 136 hp. Capt Ahmat, Oct 33. From Port Swettenbam, Oct 31. For Panang, Oot 38— Bdi. FUvo, Brit. str. 139 tone, Capt Russell, Oct 23. From Natuna Is., Oot 91. Copra Teo Hoe Lye. For403 words
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Article121 1909-10-23 5 October at Hi' i, ri Ham, Jap otr, Hongkong and Japan Bcnarty, Brit str, Hongkong and Japan Bai Nam, Brit str. Mnar and Malacca Ban Bin Guon, Brit str, Pontianak > Lee Brit dtr, Bagan via porU Palitaua, Brit etr. Penang, Rangoon, Calcutta M Bingo Maru, Jap str, Hough121 words
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102 1909-10-23 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Uay. TANJONQ iVVUAK. East Whau Btara— Nil. East W. Scotioii I—Oiang1 Oiang Seng, *v Hoorn, Teeata. Samoa No. 1 (Sbcbbh Whabt)— Kwong Eng. Ssonoa a 3— X. Wilbelmina. a a B—Mam8 Mam Sang. 4— Nil. B— Nil.102 words
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Article39 1909-10-23 5 The local uteamer I'lovo arrived from the Anambasand Natunas, yesterday, with thirtysis deck passengers and a cargo of oopra. A cargo of 5,770 tons of coal arrived from Port Kembla by tho German steamer Harburg, last night.39 words
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Article293 1909-10-23 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. Bteamer Moldavia, connecting with the Bteamer Devanba, at Colombo, due UuU-ber 22.— Mr. J. MacDougall, Mr. A. H. Atkinson, Mr. A. C. Arathoon, Mr. S. Groves, Mr. A. Oliver, Miss E. H. Hamilton, Mr. W. Peel, Mr. A. Agnew, Mrs.293 words
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Article53 1909-10-23 5 Per P. A O. steamer Devanba, Oct. 22.— From London Dr. C. C. Robinson. From Marseilles: Mr Atkinson, Mr. Agncw. Mr. A. C. Araohons, Mr. Groves, Mr. White, Mr. J. L. Sime, Mr. and Mrs. Bentley, Mr. Firristone. From Colombo: Balfour Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Pearco. From Penang: Mr.53 words
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Article142 1909-10-23 5 (Sunday, October 34.) Twentieth Botiday Arm Tonnir. St. Andbzw'h Catudbal. 7 a.m. Matins 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral); 4 p.m. Children's Service 5-80 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 11-15 a.m. Foo Chow Service 4 p.m. Children's Service 816 p.m. Eveuaong and Sermon. Betbesci, Bbaus Basab142 words
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Article90 1909-10-23 5 7 a.m. Matins. First Lesson Ezekiel xxxiv. Second Lestion I Timothy I, 1-18. Hymn 197 7-45 a.m.— Holy Communion (Choral). Introit 818 Service Maunder. Hymn at Offertory ...666 Hyauj at CommnniQ»..JSs Hymn »t Ablution* ...«1 4 p.m.— Childbkn's Sbrvicb. 6-80 P.M.— Evensong and Sbrmon. KesponsM Ferial. PBalm90 words
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Article459 1909-10-23 5 Silver— the Sport of Speculation for Some Time Past. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co., writing from London on September BO state The demand for bar gold from Russia again stiffened, and the price rose on Monday to 775. II ;d. p. oz. Std. On this basis the459 words
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Article80 1909-10-23 5 Messrs. J. and P. Coats, Limited, the great thread manufacturers, are having completed in Japan what will be the seventh foreign mill owned by the company. The great thread-combine now own mills in Paisley, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Italy, America, and now Japan is to be added to the number.80 words
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Article250 1909-10-23 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Swoapom, October 28, 1900. On London— Bank 4 ro/s 2/4' Demand 2/44 Private 6 m/a 2/4^ do 8 m/ 8 a/4 1 On Germany Bank d/d 289 Private 8 rp/« 241+ do 6 m/e 348 On France— Bank d/d 294$ Private 8 m/s 296 do S m/B250 words
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Article248 1909-10-23 5 MINING. Ihmci Paid Vilci Uf Company Last DIYIMMD BoiIB SILMM 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t 1 1 1 10 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 6l i 10 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1 1 Belat Tin Mining248 words
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Article509 1909-10-23 5 a a/--a- a/--a/-t 1 T i i i i i i i i 17/6 1 1 1 1 10/--f 1 t 1 18/8 a/, i/--■ML 1 17/8 T Sterling. Anglo-Malay Robber Co., Ltd. 12}% iv. '09 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 10% for '06 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R.Co. Ltd.509 words
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Article176 1909-10-23 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 t« 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 to 1 100 100 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for '06 10% for W Fraser k Noave, Ltd. 17J (or 'oB176 words
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Advertisement136 1909-10-23 5 AUCTION SALES. Lowell and Co. Oct. 28.— At Waverly, No. 92, Orchard Road, Teak Household Furniture, etc., property of Dr. G. von Wedel, at 1.80. Oct 26. At saleroom, valuable sawmill property, nitnate off Oaylane Road, at 2.80. Oct. 26 At saleroom, valuable town properties, No. 40, North Canal Koad,136 words
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Advertisement145 1909-10-23 5 Banks of (be Nile tiv perfect quilltiea of Mean. Masper* THnt j Bouton Rouge I I JOHN LITTLE j i FeIUC Ca ROBINBON ft CO. I I AND CO LTD. *W* Estypttan Cigarettes -^B** I are recoiaixd by all. Mad* of (he SneM I aelecied Turkish Tobacco under ideal cooditiom145 words
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Advertisement58 1909-10-23 5 CHAMBERLAIN 8 PAIN BALM. Yon will boat a good while before yon find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the iatenese pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the moacles, swellings and lameness are quickly rulieri ad58 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous275 1909-10-23 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kmitmg Kerbau Hotpital, Oct. 2909. 9 at. 8 r. >.|9 r. m.\ Runux. Bar. SI Fab 29.991 19 91A M.9SB Temp 88 0 79.8 77 0 Nil. Wet Bulb Ther 81.0 77.0 7S.S OirotWlnd.. S.E. calm calm Max. Tamp.. 8).O Mm 76.0 Mai. In Ban.. 158.0 Terrrtd. Tbar275 words
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1178 1909-10-23 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28. REGIE AND REVENUE. Theoretically, all the advantages are witb the p-ystcui of opium dcaliog advocated by Mr. Baker at yesterday's meeting of tin L Coancil. We have recognised tliat the objections to a Government mono poly are many and great. The Regie is a1,178 words
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Article38 1909-10-23 6 Writing about riotous Chinee in tbe F. M. S. tbe Singapore correspondent of a contemporary remarks that the more coolies we shoot, the quicker the trouble will end Ipoh is to have a municipal milk depot next year.38 words
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Article13 1909-10-23 6 An article on the question of Oriental studies appears to-day on page 8.13 words
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Article18 1909-10-23 6 The resignation of Mr. Edward Wylly, assistant suit, of police, has been accepted by his Excellency the Governor.18 words
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Article20 1909-10-23 6 The total population of Honekong, exclusive of tbe New Territory, is 886,488 of which 12,925 are white and 816,850 Chinese.20 words
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Article34 1909-10-23 6 In addition to the Sri Adika Raja and H. H. the Sultan 'B residences at tbe Malay Settlement, the Datoh Muda and other Malay chiefs are building themselves bouses in or near this locality.34 words
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Article30 1909-10-23 6 Messrs. Ogilvie and Smith have commenced mining operations on the hills at Kampar. Their machinery is now working and bringing down quantities of liquid earth, being the washings from above.30 words
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Article35 1909-10-23 6 A Chinaman was sentenced at Malacca, yesterday, to two months' imprisonment for being in possession of rubber seeds. He bad a big bag quite full, and pleaded that hi thought he was doing no wrong.35 words
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Article36 1909-10-23 6 The case against an Englinh police sergeant who is charged with fabricating false evidence was mentioned to the third magistrate, this morning, aud transferred to tbe district court, where it will be beard on November 1.36 words
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Article37 1909-10-23 6 The Malabari who was sentence 1 to four months' rigorous imprisonment, on Friday afternoon, by tbe third magistrate, in con nection with four cases of f>mall-pnx, gave notice of appeal through Mr. F. M. Elliot, yesterday afternoon.37 words
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Article43 1909-10-23 6 Work on the approaches to tbe Anderson Bridge is proceeding apace. At the Johnston's Pier end tbe tramway rails are being pat in place and an excellent pavement already extends for tbe greater portion of the distance from Johnston's Pier to the bridge.43 words
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Article42 1909-10-23 6 A specially attractive programme is being put on at the Marlboroogh cinematograph, to-night, the pictures forming a pleasant blending of the humorous, the dramatic and the instructive. A very enjoyable evening is promised as a number of the films are entirely new.42 words
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Article54 1909-10-23 6 His Excellency the Governor declined to entertain tbe petition of tho Moslem Society of Penang to declare tbe Hari R ij-a Puasa and Haji as holidays on the grounds that it is inadvisable to add to the number of existing holidays. The latter now proposes to memorialise the Secretary of54 words
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Article50 1909-10-23 6 Those passing the new Victoria Theatre may bave noticed a couple of cpment platforms a little in front of and flanking tbe famous elephant. A couple of cannon are to be placed on these, and Empress Place in the near future will prosent an unwonted martial appearance, writes a correspondent.50 words
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Article51 1909-10-23 6 Rules tuide by the Governor-in-Conncil under Section 31 of the Registration of Deeds Ordinance 1886 and under Sections 5 and 6 of the Fisheries Ordinance 1009 for the Settlement of Malacca, together with regulations under tbe Police Force Ordinances 1872 and 1885 are printed in the current number of the51 words
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Article57 1909-10-23 6 The high quotations for sugar within the last few yearn, bave rt rutted in larger areas being put under cane in Java, in well-ground-ed hopes that the good times will last for a long while The Java Bode hears that even districts formerly held to be unsuitable for that line57 words
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Article59 1909-10-23 6 Tbe Hari Raya Puasa has commenced and oar streets are paraded by all the gilded youth of the M «lay community in their best European suit", collars and boots. Spectacles and sun glasses are in great demand as the wearing of glasses is believed to give them the finishing touch,The Times - 59 words
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Article59 1909-10-23 6 In a turf bog near Tobolsk has been found in a fair state of preservation, a Mongolian warrior, with wooden armour, an iron swonl with bronze hilt, leather sword-belt and sheath. The oword hilt is graved with hieroglyphics said to be Japanese, and •■choiars date tbe find as belonging to59 words
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Article62 1909-10-23 6 Dr. Spooner, superintendent, archaeological survey, frontier circle of India, devotes the greater portion of the ensuing cold weather to excavation work in the Hazara portion of the site of anoient Taxila, which, it is said, is the most famous ancient site in India, and the most promising for excavations. Hit62 words
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Article65 1909-10-23 6 It is said that iv Province Wellesley tbe Malays are experiencing considerable trouble with work connect* d with their padi-fields, owing to the fact that the last outbreak of rinderpest carried off, in some places, ax mmy as 80 per cent, of the buffaloes. Consequently they bavo now to do65 words
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Article61 1909-10-23 6 Tbe following par appears in Tbe Java Bode of October 14 Large quantities of counterfeit coin have of late bt- en put into cir ciilation at Singapore. Although nothing official is announced concerning it, tho Singapore police authorities are of opinion that false dollars are made in Java, and they61 words
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Article76 1909-10-23 6 Tbe famous Redjang Lebong mine lies in rich gold bearing country in the Bencoolen I province (Sumatra) which the Government has jealously for years reserved from private mining enterprise. These tactics included the reservation of land already granted to f coDceiraicoaries and even prospected by tbtm. This policy has just76 words
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Article427 1909-10-23 6 Mr. H. W. Firmstone is to act as inspector of prisons. Straits Settlements. Mr. L. E P Wolfcrstan is to act as district judge and first magistrate, Singupore. Mr. A. H Lemon, assistant olouial secretary, has been granted leave of absence. Mr. and Mrs. Brockmin were passengers427 words
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Article92 1909-10-23 6 The service on Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church will bn one of unusual interest aa the present minister, thu Rot. J. A. Gray, M. A., will theu p each hit last sermon as minister of the church and also ordain and induct three metnbeis to the office92 words
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Article105 1909-10-23 6 The members nf tho Bandmann Comedy Co. are expected in Singapore from Iviala Lumpur, on Monday morning and at night they open their season at tiio Victoria Theatre with Jack Ssraw, a play by Mr. Somerset Maugham, author of Lady Frederick. It deals with tbe doings of105 words
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Article126 1909-10-23 6 His Excellency thu Governor leaves Singapore tonight by the Sea Mew, enrrute for Ipoh where, on Monday, he will unveil the statue of the late Mr. J. W \V. Birch, t.'m first British Resident of Perak. who was assassinated at Pasir Salak. Perak, on November 2,126 words
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Article172 1909-10-23 6 The great opium caso wan the talk of tho day ulun the la^t mail l<ft Manila. During the proceeding. Mr. \V. N. Hitili, of the iuternal revenue bureau, tesliik'il la the value of the opium. Contrary to exptctatioDN, ho said that it was worth much mnro than172 words
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Advertisement186 1909-10-23 6 Champagnes Dufarat Fils and Cie (Fperney). Paul Dommier <fc Co., Extra Quality, Gofd Marque. Irrcy <fc Co., Cirt* dOr, Extra S^c, Extra Quality. Lanson Pere et Fils, Extra Quality. BoMinger (Renaudiu), Very Dry, Extra Quality. Krug Co., Private Cuwe. Gies.tr Co., Extra Superior, Dry. <BJ4f~ Migoums of nearly all the186 words
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Advertisement244 1909-10-23 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. EXPENSIVE ENGAGEMENT OF Prof. William Vincent, from the principal London Theatres. As peifoimed before T. R. H. The Prince and Princess of Walec. Blf><«ht-nf-li«nrl Kxprrt, Magician and Society Entertainer. TC-MIGHI B h OGRAMMF. SECOND SHOW AT 9 30 PM. A244 words
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Article80 1909-10-23 7 SIR EDWARD GREY SPEAKS VERY HOPEFULLY. Good Auguries for the Future. [RiCIIK'S TILIOBAM.I London, October 22. Sir Edward Oroy, speaking »t Sheffield, said the foreign outlook was distinctly favourable. The fact that the trouble in the Bal kanx and in Persia had passed without a disturbance of European80 words
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Article44 1909-10-23 7 Liberal Ministers Chosen by King Alfonso. [Ricixb's Tilroram] London, October 22 The Liberal leader, Senor Moret, has formed a Dew Spanish Cabinet. I Die Ostasutischi T.loyd Tilioram] Berlin, October 22. The King of Spain has called a Liberal Cabinet under Senor Moret.44 words
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Article39 1909-10-23 7 Remarkable Ceremony by King Edward. (Riotib'i TblioraxJ London, October 22. The King, by pressing a button at Chicboster, telegraphically opened tbe doors, turned an the lights, and hoisted the flag at tbe new Tuberculosis Institute at Montreal.39 words
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Article46 1909-10-23 7 His Welcome by the Australian Commonwealth. [lUCTIB's TILEOHAJCj London, October 38. A Melbourne telegram says tiie cruiser Encounter has been commissioned to meet Lord Kitchener at Port D irwiu, on December 21, with representatives of tho Commonwealth, who will welcome him at Thursday Island.46 words
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Article37 1909-10-23 7 Serious Loss of Life and Property Near Quetta. (Rbotrb's Teleor\m] London October 23. An eattliqnake lias completely destroyed Billpat station, and other buildings on the Quetta line. Twenty-five people were killed and twelve iojurcl.37 words
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Article28 1909-10-23 7 Avoids Austria While Going to Italy. [Rictir's TkuobimJ London, October 23. Tito Czar travelling via Poseo, Frankfurt, Lyons, Modane, and avoiding Austria, Las arrived at Erfurt.28 words
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Article29 1909-10-23 7 [DER OsTASIATMCHI LLOYD TkHOBAM] Btrlio, October 22. The Sultan of Morocco in att< mptiag to mediate between the Riff Tribes and (lie Spanish authorities at Molilla.29 words
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Article89 1909-10-23 7 Kbdtib's Tblboram! London, October 22. The d.ath in announced of the well-known shipowner, Mr. Arthur Wilson. Mr. Wilson wa« a inrmhor of the errat 6nn of Tlinmax Wil-nn, Sons and Co Hull. He ><«•< ni»*t<-rc)f tin- HoldornefS Fox Hounds for 23 y. «nd Trant.y Croft, Hull, m89 words
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Article159 1909-10-23 7 Report of Shanghai Commission Urgently Needed. The opium revenue up to date is Rs. 27 lakhs behind the estimate, Bengal being behind by Rs. 10 l«klm and Bombay by Rs 18 lakliH, says the Madras Mail. It i» stated that reports from China show that there is159 words
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Article84 1909-10-23 7 The final performance of Under tbe Red Robe will be given by the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee, at the Victoria Theatre, this evening, commencing at uinn o'o'ock. This is tbe last opportunity there will bo of seeing the piece, auJ those who do not wiith to84 words
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Article265 1909-10-23 7 Tragedy of a Bodice Investigated in Court. When Judge EmJon was called upon at Lambeth to decide on the proper making of a lady's gown, his Honour suggested that in view of the eccentricities iv faHbion, a special court shonld be established in ordor to cope with265 words
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Article33 1909-10-23 7 (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Ponaog, October 23. Tbe Porak Sugar Cultivation Co., announce a final dividend of 20 per cent., making 27 per cent, {or tbe year ended August 31, 1909.33 words
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Article30 1909-10-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, October, 22. The installation of Mr. K. Charter, o( the public works iepartm^nt, as Master of Read Lodge, took place yesterday evening.30 words
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Article86 1909-10-23 7 Interpreter of Local Court Hurt Seriously. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Knala Lumpur, October 22. A quarrel which took p!a:u litre between two sections of the Afghan community, culminated yesterday in an attack on Abas Kl.an, the interpreter of tho local c jurt, at the foot of86 words
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Article100 1909-10-23 7 Taking Over Estates in State of Kedah. (Fbov Ofr Own r^RnKSPoXDBNT.) Kua'n Lum mr, October 22. A now rubber flotation announced is tbat of the Estates of Kedah, wnich is to have a capita! of £120,000 in 2*. shares. This company will tako over Bagan, Samak and100 words
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Article23 1909-10-23 7 [DmOstasiatisohi Lloyd Tclkokam] Berlin, October 22. The Hansa lioo lias decide 1 to oatablisb a direct service to Java.23 words
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Article67 1909-10-23 7 MR. ROOSEVELT'S IMPRESSIONS. IN AFRICA. Perfect Equality and Concord. ;Rhctsr's Telsoram! London. October 22. Mr. Tboodoro Roosevelt, in an article in the Daily Telegraph, refers to the yo<xl terms which exist between Boer and British settlers in East Africa. There is, he says, no utter or more67 words
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Article229 1909-10-23 7 Alleged Unfair Treatment of Asiatic Article. Representations have recently been m&de to the Anglo- Russian Chamber of Commerce, says the Manchester Guardian, by British exporters of raw rubber, who complain of unfair treatment by the Russian customs. Raw rubber imported into Russia from Africa and the Amazon229 words
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Article37 1909-10-23 7 Prince Shan has decided to divide the Chinese Navy into sea and inland sqaadiann. The naval school* in Shantung, Kiangsu, Fokien and KwauKtang will be re-organised and Haiaogshan will be mads the naval ba»e (or the Empire.37 words
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Article252 1909-10-23 7 "Branch", under date October 20, writes as follows to tbe Malay Mail I read th< i recont report of tbo Kuala Lmgat District I' inters' Association with mingled feelings of humiliation and annoyance, and I felt grateful to The Straits Times for its healthy criticism of this distressing252 words
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Article514 1909-10-23 7 Important Prosecution Instituted in Singapore. Hong Wan Kye and Choi Hon San were before the third ujayistrat yesterday afternoon, on a charge of prctendinp or professing to tell fortunes at 34, Cheng Cheok St. Tho case is regarded as one of nnasual importance owing to the universal514 words
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Article459 1909-10-23 7 Seeking for Water Midst Asian Dunes. Iv the October number of Travel and Sxplnration, Dr. Stein, the Indian officialand Mr. Svcn Hedio's only great rival in Central Asian exploration, gives the first instalment of the account of his journey across the Sea of Sand, the Taklamakan Desert,459 words
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Article548 1909-10-23 7 STORIES OF PERUVIAN RUBBER ATROCITIES. Remarkable Sequel. The London directors of the Peruvian Amazon Co. are folly alive to the serious nature of the allegations made against the conduct of their enterprise in Sontb America in Truth's recent article, says the Morning Leader. Under the heading The548 words
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Article1030 1909-10-23 7 TERRIBLE TAX PROPOSED BY MR. BAKER. Chandu in Committee. A meeting of the Legislative Council wu held, yesterday af'«rnooo, at which His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, O. C. M. 0., presided, and there were also present the Colonial Secretary, Sir Arthur Young, K. C. M. G.1,030 words
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Article43 1909-10-23 7 A telegram dated The Hague, October 18, brings news of a fatal accident during operations to clear away wreckage at Katwyk in Holland. A torpedo launch engaged in the work was destroyed by an antimely dynamite explosion. One officer and five men perished.43 words
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Article131 1909-10-23 7 The Tamils and Malays who are charged with being coDcurnrd in administering charmed rice to certain people, who were made ill in consequence, were, yesterday, committed for trial at the next Assizes, which commence on November 2. Tan Kit Wan, who caused the arrest of a Bugis od131 words
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Article175 1909-10-23 7 A Result of Activity in Malacca Rubber World. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, October 22. The activity in the MiUcca rubber world is abating in no nay. The 'est houses are still too often overcrowded, and planters arriving from estates late in the evening receive tne answer175 words
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Article279 1909-10-23 7 Tamil in Trouble with a Fellow Countryman. A Tamil named Ratnaveln Mudalier was placid before the third magistrate's court, yesterday, charged with cheating a fellow countryman named Sinapaa oat of 9100. The evidenco for the prosecution was that four men, including accused and complainant, came here together279 words
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Article406 1909-10-23 7 Action Contemplated on the Military Contribution. The annual meeting of the Singapore branch of the Straits Settlements Association wan held at the Siogaporo Exchange, yes terday afternoon, the presid»nt, the Hon. E C. Ellis in the chair. The following were alxo present Messrs. C. W. D»rbishire. R.406 words
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Article332 1909-10-23 8 NOTES IN GENERAL. High tido to morrow is at 7.06 a. m. and >.a6p.m. Mr. F. H. Greig, of the National Bank, j Madras, has won the Guindy Golf Cup beat ing F. F. Gardner of Messrs. Binny and Co. in the final round by one up. Tho332 words
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Article312 1909-10-23 8 Singapore Shield Competition. A shield football m itch was played on the Esplanade, yestorjay, between the S. R. 0. and the Y. M C. A. The ground was slippery and the ball heavy and difficult to man ccuvro. 15 nth teams started play with a a man short312 words
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Article232 1909-10-23 8 Two Hundred Thousand Fish on Cold Storage Steamer. Tlio steamei Itoman, 2,ii48 tons (Capt. lanovskyl, a privately-owned Russian ■ti inner, recently passed through Singapore and called in at Colombo for bunker coal. The Human, originally tho Ovingdeau range, ono of the Holder line fleet, is i ii^'igcd232 words
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Article719 1909-10-23 8 Huge Logs for an Ancient Buddhist Temple. When »>H' kaves Linnton for lima, says the Oregon Journal, the _M_Mi M. S. Dollar will have on board onu of the must singular cargo "f lumber tint has ever left Mm port il. rdaeh toad i- etrnfomi of hn>:c719 words
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Article172 1909-10-23 8 Party of Chinese Laund.ymen Turned Back at Folkestone. Soven Chinese laundrymon who wanted to land at Folkestone were, on September 80, rejected by the authorities and ordered to roturn whence they came.. The Mayor of Folkestone, Mr. A. E. Pepper, presided at the Immigration Board meetiug to bear172 words
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Article200 1909-10-23 8 Rare Jewel Sold at Indian Auction Sale. An important sale of valuable jewellery belonging to tie Dacca and Tagore estates, as well as other State jewellery, is proceeding at Messrs. Hamilton and Co., Calcutta, who conduct the Tosiiakhana sales on behalf of the Government of India, reports200 words
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Article132 1909-10-23 8 Then was a good atteudaucu at tin: Alhanil>ra cinematograph, last evening, when l'rof. Wilhum Vincent made bis first appearance in Singapore and delighted au audience with ma jio and niy-U'i y. His feats of nli-ight-of baud were smartly performed and the whole entertainment was a capital addition to132 words
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Article855 1909-10-23 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, '23rd October, 1909. Measrx. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of ij lotatious this morning Noru. ti Value. Buyer*. Sellers. a 2/- Allagar Mi 8 6 ti Options 2 2 9 2/- Anglo Malay855 words
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Letter112 1909-10-23 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Ti jigs. Sir,— Our attention has been called to the reviews of tbe Indian Press on tbe book entitled Tbe Native Wife, from whioh it wonld appear that it contains matter to wbicb certain residents in India may take exception. As112 words
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Letter40 1909-10-23 8 Thomas James Rennison, a London chemist, but a native of Kirkby Stepheu, Westmoreland, while climbing near Scawfell on the Great Gable, Wasdalo, in company with three others, on September 26, fell a height of 200 feet, and was instantly killed.40 words
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Advertisement353 1909-10-23 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SPORTING. Alick Kidd. who is leaving by the Darius, to-day, for Australia, to undurgo an operation resulting from bis serious accident in Kuala Lauipnr. 5 months ago, wishes to return thanks to the S. it. C, Owners, Trainers, Brother Jockeys and sporting people generaly for their kindness and353 words
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Advertisement770 1909-10-23 8 An Unparalleled Event iv tho Annals of Singapore Theatricals. victoria Theatre. THE NEW Grand Opening Might, MODEL Monday, Oct. 25. Maurice E. Bandmann presents his <2omedy<Bo\ Moutrie" OF LONDON' ARTISTS. In all the Grea^and Latest London TRANSPOSING Under tbe Distinguished Patronage and in tbe T"»T A HT/*\ Presence of His770 words
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Article854 1909-10-23 9 DR, TALBOT'S VIEWS ON ITS DIGNITY AND STATUS. Eliza and the Bath. Dr. Talbot, the Bishop of Soutliwark. and Mr. Hall Came gave evidence before the Censorship Committee. The bishop expressed dissatisfaction with thu present system, and Mr. Hall Came advocated its abolition. The Bishop of854 words
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Advertisement388 1909-10-23 9 STCAIKER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COL. LTD. Ibb steamers of this Company maintain a r m lar iireri service between Calontta, Straits, I Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo, >n through Bills of LiCiug for Cncton, Bwatow. Am.iy, Chcfoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yaogtsie i'lrts, Fonncca, tbe Fbilipplnes, Ao., Ac. Htcaiuers Tons388 words
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Advertisement656 1909-10-23 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO. LTD. The ComcanleB 1 steamers are <3eapaehed frcm Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China at.i Japan every week and from Japan homeward s for Lcndon, Amsterdam snd Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles snd Liverpool «nd for656 words
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Advertisement32 1909-10-23 9 Paris Cinema=()pera (FOOT OF FORT CUNNING). TO-NIGHT Ydriette (&ompany, Tne Engel Sinters and Brothers, the great transformists of Ernesto Fregolini. CINEMATOGRAPH SHOW OF Films dArt and other Pictured. 1946 C. MOrOSI, Proprietor32 words
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Advertisement834 1909-10-23 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Paolflo Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamtblp Lino. THB HATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUBOPB ru CHINA JAPAN, CANADA tad Us UNITED BTATBB Boats from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Rea of Japin), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vanooorer, R.V.S. "Emass ot Inu" Twinsenw stea R.M.9. -EnraaßS or834 words
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Advertisement145 1909-10-23 9 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE TheJKing of The King of Cigarettes"" Cigarettes. te^^W A free sample *m, -O obtainable by \J Sold by applying to the ~Jy\^^r a n i.v. r. Singapore Branch, All the Principal 55. ROBINSON RD. Tobacconists. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. Awarded Grand Prix "Jor Cigarettes, London,145 words
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Advertisement25 1909-10-23 9 JUST ARRIVED: Finest Salted Sardelles, b\ WEIi.UT. Large Salted Herringß, UY UhrE. A FFEBH BUPPLY CF Roquefort tanzo'a Clieese l^ 0 T. M. BOLTER, SSK25 words
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Advertisement554 1909-10-23 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors I G. A. Dbrrick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Ewj., ViceCliairman. A, H. Fair, Ehij., Managing Director. Pana Fowlib, m.b., cm. Chief Mod. Officer. t. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coovreor. Tow Noan Pan, Esq.554 words
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Advertisement394 1909-10-23 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.JLTD. Mead Office— l3A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered nnder the Life Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under the Hongkong Ordinances. Board or Directors: Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Lee Yung Su, Exq., C. Stepbariue, Esq., J. H. Me Michael, Esq., C. R. Burkill, Esq., J.394 words
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Advertisement579 1909-10-23 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. MCORPORATjjD BT ROYAL OHABTEB Paid up Capital in 60,000 Bbarei of 410 each ..£1,200,000 leterve Fnnd M 1.574, (XX ieierre Liability at Proprietor! f11.J00.000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. Rational Bank of Booiland. London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounie579 words
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Advertisement576 1909-10-23 10 BANKING. BANQUE OE UNDO CHINE Capital r30.000.000 (£1.440,000 Reserve Fund 09,440,000 (£776.000). HKAD OFFICE: PAkl* London Hanker* 1 be DnlOD of London and Smith's Dank BRANCHES AT nangkong, Shanghai, Canton. Flank**, Tientsin, Peking talgon, ilalphonj, Hanoi. Tcurane 'nom-Penh. Batt»m. baug, Bangkok, "ondichery, Noumea and Tahiti. Correspondent In al 1 principal576 words
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Advertisement775 1909-10-23 10 BALES BY AUCTION. AtTOTION SALE HIGH-CLASS TEAK FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, APOLLO AND RUBBER-TYRED VICTORIA, The property of tin Rev. J. A. Gray, AT "THE MANSE." CAVENAGH ROAD. On Saturday, October 23, at 2 p.m. Comprising: Brillianttonrd Cnt*a»o Pianoforte by M. S. Richals A Co., Hamburg, in teak case, APOLLO ATTACHMENT and775 words
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Article1011 1909-10-23 11 MOTOR-CYCLE RACE IN THE ISLE OF MAN. The Tourist Trophy. The third annual contest held by the Autocycle Union for the International Tourist Trophy was decided iv the Isle of Man, on September 28, under perfect conditions, and proved to be the most successful of the series. The course1,011 words
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Advertisement281 1909-10-23 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and prices from the Sole Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Motor Accessories. EX S.S." SOMALI" AND "OANFA." GOOdrich TyreS. The rubber-stud tyre cannot slip, and tho fine quality of the rubber makes281 words
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Advertisement63 1909-10-23 11 RHEUMATISM. More than nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism arc simply rheumatism of the muscles, due to cold or damp weather or chronic rheumatism. In such cases no internal treatment is required. The free application of Ch nut crl lib's Pain Balui is all that is needed audit63 words
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Advertisement241 1909-10-23 11 Insure Your Motor Qar AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF CAR ACCIDENTS. Don't take the risks any longer. You may be called upon for HEAVY DAMAGES at any moment. The payment of a small sum annually relieves yon of great responsibility, especially if you use a native Chauffeur. Full particulars241 words
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Advertisement339 1909-10-23 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). ITT HE 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 <2*§> Germicidal Strengths of their products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under339 words
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Advertisement1797 1909-10-23 13 TO BE LET OB SOLD. HOUSES TO BE LET. Mm. 81 ni 83, IaiUtutloB Hill, RWe. Valley fioad. Apply to LEE CHKNO 1Ah •ad Co. UT1 OFFICE AND 60DGWN TO LET, No. QS, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. ***** TO BE LET. Xos.1,797 words
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Advertisement1008 1909-10-23 13 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motortyros rctreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Slioeta, VALVES, Ring8, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenliows. T ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE aud Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT1,008 words
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