The Straits Times, 2 December 1909
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Title Section13 1909-12-02 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.182 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1909-12-02 1 KATZ BROS., LD. Our Great Now On. KATZ BROS., LD. XMAS! XMAS!! XMAS Everything for Xmas. XMASi AM>S, TOYS. CHOCOLATES, KBFUMKBT, FANCY <iOODS, ETC. bMracnox Com>i.viu Iktiub. KOH COMPANY^ 88 AND 90, BRAS IiASAH ROAD. Jeanou Pattara Li ;?r(> Cijra'-ettc INerch: nts. HOLLAND CIGARS: Trios Factores, Bouqutt do S«lon. T122 words
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Advertisement60 1909-12-02 1 CHURCH OF ENGLAND ZSNANA MISSIONARY SfICIETr, Sale IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHINESE GIRLS SCHOOL. (D V.) FRIOAY, DECEMBER 3. 4 TO 7 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 4. 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Cntios, Fancy Articles Work, Tea and Ices. There will be Short Concerts, Competitions, etc. 2363 M60 words
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Advertisement230 1909-12-02 1 Gents' Fitted Suit Cases. h j|| 3L^Nv CTase Open. The. fittings cf this exto air < i:c\ m J txn pailu iris J^. oi lcr €n^ and even wit r I lid they ;i !>■.. !j Other Stjßts ia f uit ii-* Casos. BJHT umr chit n nee- $67.50. $75.230 words
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Advertisement140 1909-12-02 1 Proprietor: J. CARAPIET Tiliphonk No. 58. THE BEST FOOD v THE BEST BAND \4**^^ Special *Tl^' GueHi N*BM Dinner 10* ,w^ v Eve y Saturday. vl K° The orchestra can accept rn;;.wi mentv tetmen 3 and 7 o'clock acd after 9 pm. fli I 1 1 1\\ W McKertzie 's140 words
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Article788 1909-12-02 2 THE FARMER OF THE DRUG AND PLAIN SENSE. Why not Extend the Private Subsidy? Though occasionally stationed in districts where the poppy is grown under the auspices of the much-abased opium department, writes A. N. G. in the Pall Mall Gazette, I bad never sought to obtain788 words
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Article154 1909-12-02 2 North America Once Joined to Japan. Scientists and ethnologists are said to have become much interested in the findings of Prof. A. C. Bousor, of Spokane College, of a geingko leaf, buried near Spokane. Prof. UuuMtr says that tbis confirms the theory that North America aod Japan were154 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement463 1909-12-02 2 ftspi galls WHITE LEAD, WHITE ZINC, VARNISHES, ENAMELS, PAINTS, OILS Are of the very highest quality it is possible to manufacture. Beware of Imitations Aspinall's Products are Obtainable of All Dealers. The BORNEO CO., LD. IMPORTERS THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtuiued at tbe following places in Singapore: Messrs. Julia463 words
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Advertisement69 1909-12-02 2 A GOOD HOUSEHOLD UNIVENT. When a bottle of Chamberlain's P*in Balm is kept in tbe house tbe pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of their terrors. In fact, for tbe household ills, it is69 words
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Advertisement348 1909-12-02 2 The Secret's Out II Tin V*tt-draln*d rap flit storw of Codbarv's" goodtwss. Fnm first l» I Iff last drink It grips tin polar*. The floVour Is delightful. IU pmrltt l^^, QBtrtlontd. tnd IU Valmt as a food tnestimablt. V^B^l fe^ l f dtaltr sfioald aik poar cocoa thole*, sap w££i2^348 words
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Advertisement168 1909-12-02 2 7%atss /%AS£K&JfeAY£$ SINGAPORE SODA WATER £staMsAet/over 2Syea/3. I CRUSHED FOOD. Try it and Yin Will be Sttitfied. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belihos Road. is now opened. Price of a bag of Crushed Food, 1 p. 10168 words
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Article997 1909-12-02 3 RESCUERS OVERWHELMED BY AFTER-DAMP. Heroism of Doctors and Managers A terrible colliery explosion, resulting in the loss of about twenty-seven lives, the dead including five men who sacrificed their lives in a gallant attempt to reccue their entombed comrades occurred early on the morning of October '29,997 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement707 1909-12-02 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. Boilers and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pulleys, Blooks707 words
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Advertisement54 1909-12-02 3 NO FXPERIMENT. You are not experimenting when you buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. You are getting a preparation that baa an established reputation for good backed by a third of a century's constant use. It is famous for its prompt cures of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. For aale by54 words
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Advertisement247 1909-12-02 3 TEA Brooke Bond's Tea has been known for FORTY YEARS in Great Britain. As a result of this long acquaintance, Two Million people drink it and Thirty Thousand Agents sell it there. BROOKE BONDS TEA Sold by all respectable dealers throußhoiit the Straits Settlements. Wholesale Agents: MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. MM247 words
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Advertisement236 1909-12-02 3 fteeklaees IS tYt fill w <> have just turned out of oar lactory a yer J "alnable and hi K li.cla«g collection ot HaiiGGlti OSMOND NECKLACES, also Bracd.tH, 9 Pendants, Rings, Brooches, etc. as well as a The Cheapest House fine Bf °rtnjent o f jewellery not with ctLtr in236 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement663 1909-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINBS^ p. a? o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang. Ceylon, 4u*tr*lls, India, *,den. Bcypt, Mediterranean Po r t«, Plymouth and London Turongh Hill' of Lad' g iaaned for China r .ian Gulf, Oontinontal, and Amerioan Ports. Stvamera will leavo Siugapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward {for663 words
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Advertisement611 1909-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO. LTD. Two regular servioee are maintained between JAPAN *nd EUROPE by the Company's well-known TiriN-SCBEW STEAMERS, nndor Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Governnwnt, specially dvHi^ned for tbe Company's Kuropean Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second611 words
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Advertisement655 1909-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILING^ BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTB, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE ANDSYDNEi. ALSO TAKING CiRGO FOA OTHER HRITIHH NFW am VPA BRITIbH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with tr^uhipment). *A| indioeniont offers. Smooth passage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly service to above ports if maintained655 words
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Advertisement127 1909-12-02 4 BTEAMER BAIUNBB. ~H^immmaHK (BTEAMSHIP COMPANY) :.ITrmr<nT 1 v ln f» NEDERLAND. waiunxi vi •nRTNiOHTLT~MAir J qFRVIHB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA BINGAPOBE, BABANG, COLOMBO, PORT SAID. GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON, D I>OVER,_OCCABIONALLY. Steamers are dae on or aboat the undermentioned dates:— I smbmwaßb. 1909 IBOi Oranie Deo 4 .Grotina127 words
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Advertisement599 1909-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGSHAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. fl £y •**E^ns»^aP*» The atcamf n of thia Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and599 words
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Advertisement726 1909-12-02 4 STEAMEB BAILINIB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The tut and wull- known mail ateam«r> of this Company aail fortutgbty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Boatbampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oooueottcn Marseilles, Naplea, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Buez, Aden, Colombo, Ponang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,726 words
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Article180 1909-12-02 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 3. High Water, 1.59 a.m., 0.51 p.tn P. and O. homdward mail due, 6 a.m. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlboroogb Cinematograph. Friday, December 3. High Water, 2.4S a.vi 1.42 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Legislative Council, 3.80. S. R. E. (V.- Meeting,180 words
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Article180 1909-12-02 5 To-Dat. Bangkok Breid 3 pm Malacca, Port Diekson, and P. Swettenham Poh Ann Bpm Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta Lindula 4 pm Samarang, Sonrabaya. Broome, Port Hedland, Cosaack, Onslow, Carnarvon, Oeraldton and Fremantle Paroo 4 pm To Mon row. t££*Penang. Ceylon, Anstraluia, Mauritiua, India, Aden, Egypt. and via180 words
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Article72 1909-12-02 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Delta left Colombo, at 10 pm. on Saturday, the 27th ult., and may be expected to arrive here to morrow noon. The homeward Oerman mail ateamer Kleiat left Hongkong on the lat inst., at noon, and may be exepected to72 words
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Article75 1909-12-02 5 I. oft Rlngtpore >ol 18 M. M. jot -ii p.m. )ct 28 N. D. L. M 38 B. I. Dot 1 M. M. Hot 11 B. I. <ov IS M. M. S r.V 18 P. AO. *ov 25 B. I. s'ov 8< M. M. Dtfllu Loudoo Arrived75 words
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Article420 1909-12-02 5 Latest Arrivals. At'ayc, Brit str 4358 tons, Capt Jones, Deo 2. From Slianghai, Nov 2J. O.c, Mails and passengers. V. O. H. N. Coy. For Bombay, Dec 3— W. AmhcTit, Brit Btr 135 tons, Captain Soott, Dec I. From Pontianak, Nov SO. O.c. and 8 p. Thong Ek.420 words
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Article20 1909-12-02 5 December i C. Bad Ham, Dnt str, Bagan Sultan van Lingiin Dut Btr, Bingkcp Van Dirmtn, Dut str, Mnntok20 words
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85 1909-12-02 5 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAOA.K. Ear Wiui Bisn— Nil. East W. Saonoit I— Lindula. Samoa No. 1 (Smnas Whamk)- n,'. Samoa 2— Awa Maru. »-NU. 4 Rickmer Rickmers. 5 -Paroo. 6— ldomonons, Chienymm. 7— Nil. 8-YadoMaru. 9-NU. jAßDon's85 words
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Article115 1909-12-02 5 Over a thousand passengers arrived, thiß muming. from Amoy and Swatow, by Messrs. Wee Bin and Co.'s steamer Hong Wan I. A cargo of 5,304 tons of salt arrived from aaleef, yesterday, by the British steamer Karon Balfour. The Anglo Saxon Petroleum Co 's steamer Clam is leaving115 words
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Article479 1909-12-02 5 Coming to Singapore; Per P. and O. steamer Morea, connecting with the steamer Delta, due December 8. Mr. and Mrs H. S. Kinghorn, Mr. H. Reid, Nimn t-lasboro, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Oarrett, Mr. J. L. Hatnphreys, Mr. and Mrs. F. Jago, Mr. and Mrs F.479 words
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Article107 1909-12-02 5 S. Borvrick, formerly a fireman on the steamer Celtic King, was charged before the marine magistrate, yesterday, for being in the colony without a certificate of discbarge and was fined 525 or twenty-one days' rigorous imprisonment in default. A Chinaman named Cho Chock took a relative named Cho107 words
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Article45 1909-12-02 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount •aber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore tandard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Oreenvich meantime. The time-gun is fired at .2 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore itandard time on every day excepting tanday. when it in Ared at one o'clock.45 words
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Article258 1909-12-02 5 Assassin's Charges Against the Late Prince Ito. The preliminary examination of the uiur. derer of the late Prince Ito and his alleged accomplices, which took place in the local Court at Port Arthur, was concluded on November 16, and tl)9 accused have been committed for trial for258 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article125 1909-12-02 5 On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 JJ Demand 2 4,'Private 8 m/s 2/4 j do 8 m/s 2/4 ft On Germany— Bank d/d 2304 Private 8 m/s 348} do flm/g 3464 On Franoa -Bank d/d 305 Private 8 m/s 300 do 6 m/a 803 On India-Bank T. T. 174*125 words
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Article105 1909-12-02 5 Gambler buyers Sin-" do (Cnbe No. 1) unpioked „14 90 Copra Bali 9gj do Pontianak 900 Pepper, Black buyers 15 1 j do Whites* buyers „27 00 Sago Floor Barawak 8.60 do Braaei No. 1 norn Pearl Sago nom. Coffee Bali S9 00 Coffee Palembang, 30% haii* nan Coffee,105 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article284 1909-12-02 5 Issci Yaldi Paid Vr Compact Di^w BoTIM 8 I I 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 6/--1 1 1 10 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 4/. 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1284 words
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Article664 1909-12-02 5 a/- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/--1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a/--l l l l l l l a/--l l l a/--i l l l l a/--l l l l l l l l l a/--1 10 10 1 17 10 60 6664 words
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Article173 1909-12-02 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 ion 100 it 10 7 60 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. f 10% for '<* 10% for 'OP 17* for 'o6 80% for'oB •H% for '08 7% for '08 10% for '07 8% for '07173 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement166 1909-12-02 5 I Players J Havy (Dixture In lb. Patent Air-Tight Tins. PRICE 55 CTB. obtainable at 1 ROBINSON CO. AUCTION SALES Mowell and Co. I ii'c. 4— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. i"~» Dec. 4— At saleroom, French jewellery and fancy goods, at 11. I>jo. 4— At saleroom, two casos166 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous334 1909-12-02 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandaag Keibau Hospital, Nov. 30. |8 k. v. 1 1. 1. 1 r. m. RimuZT Bar. 82 Fab 29.939 29.821 29.(60 Tamn 810 84.0 79 0 Nil Wet Bulb Ther 76.8 78 0 76 8 OirofWind.. calm calm calm Mu. Temp 88.5 Mm 72 4 Max. in San..334 words
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1143 1909-12-02 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. LEFT TO THE PEOPLE. Our expectation that the House of Lords would reject t'.ie Badget Bill is falsified to this > xtent, tin t they hay.i done bo by a m ijority which is nearer five to one than the t>vo to one wo1,143 words
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Article16 1909-12-02 6 At the Johore Church, on Sunday, the service in English will be at 8 45 a.m.16 words
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Article19 1909-12-02 6 The banquet of Lodge Zetland will be h< Id at the Grand Hotel de l'Europe on the 28lb inst.19 words
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Article19 1909-12-02 6 Messrs. Hooglandt and Co., as agents for the Netherlands Fire Insurance Co., send us a wail calendar for 1910.19 words
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Article23 1909-12-02 6 A good deal of prospecting for tin was done in Kinta last year, bat with not very encouraging results, is the official record.23 words
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Article27 1909-12-02 6 In the libel snit brought by the Hon. Mr. Gokbale against the editor of Hindu Punch 1 1 iiotiff has been awarded B*. 6,000 damages with costs.27 words
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Article20 1909-12-02 6 Five of tbe largest banks in Tokio haie decided not to allow interest on curreit account deposits from this month.20 words
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Article25 1909-12-02 6 If a Malay cannot thrive here (Kinta) he will not do so anywhere, says Mr. Brewster in bis annual report of the district for 1908.25 words
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Article25 1909-12-02 6 An American round the world tourist party arrived by tbe P. and O. Assaye, this morning, and are staying at tbe Grand Hotel de l'Europe.25 words
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Article26 1909-12-02 6 The complete story of tbe La Seyne disaster, together with lull d, tail* of the marine court of inquiry, are reproduced in this week's Straits Budget26 words
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Article28 1909-12-02 6 A Gazette- extraordinary published last evening contains an order respecting rinderpest quarantine restrictions against Ptnang, Port Swettenbam and Tranu, and draft rules made under the Liquors Revenue Ordinance.28 words
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Article51 1909-12-02 6 Cholera has again broken out iv Bombay Attention is called to tin insanitary conditioi under which hundreds of pilgrims are living in the city and it is sui jested tbat Govern ment should insist on measures being taker to prevent their btay being a danger to the health of the51 words
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Article47 1909-12-02 6 Germany has been practically isolated for twenty-four hours by a snowstorm which has paralysed traffic and broken communica lions, reports a London wire of November lv Much damage has been done to tbe wires. Tbe root of tbe Berlin telegraph office collapsed under tbe weight of snow.47 words
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Article61 1909-12-02 6 A hamadryad snake (tbe king cobra), measuring over 1 2ft. in length, was captund by some Klings on Sunday in the Batu Tiga district and taken in to Mr. Guy. The snake is now in the possession of tbe local .museum,', which up to the present has not contained a61 words
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Article52 1909-12-02 6 Mr. Burns said, on November 1. tbat since October 7, 1,469 carcases of tbe pork imported from China to London had been examined, and of there eig'ity-tbree were condemned. He did not think it would be possible to distinguish Chinese pork from English or Irish except in its fresh and52 words
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Article64 1909-12-02 6 In Java, the news that Halley's comet is at hand has made no small stir among the ignorant natives. Uneducated people fancy that tbe appearance of a comet is a bad sign as being tbe forerunner of misfortune. The current opinion among the Javanese is that great evil will befall64 words
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Article74 1909-12-02 6 Early in the morning of November 20, lightning struck the petroleum tanks at Bagus Caning, in Palembang, during a heavy thunderstorm. The tanks belonged to the Batavian Petroleum Co. The flames shot up high and the sky presented a fiery red appearance. Six large tanks and a jetty fell a74 words
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Article79 1909-12-02 6 Bobusta coffee, to which many planters in Java turned when tbe local and Liberian blends failed them owing to the ravages of disease, has proved to be no better, hays an exchange. In the province of Kediri, for instance, where the Robusta coffee promised a bumper yield, the crop has79 words
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Article103 1909-12-02 6 Singapore imported about two millions of pounds of Java tea in 1908, out of a total export figure estimated at 3G 5 million pounds. Tbe export of Java tea in 1907 came to 29 2 million pounds— l9oB thus showing an increase of 26 per cent. A Dutch trade Journal103 words
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Article100 1909-12-02 6 After all, even opium has its uses, says the Indian Mirror. Surgeon-General R. Harvey, in tbe course of his evidence before tbe Opium and Hemp Drugs Commission, said that opium was God's greatest gift to man. It is a curious fact tbat among tbe Chinese, who are a nation of100 words
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Article121 1909-12-02 6 The claim brought by the DeutscheAsiatiacbe Bunk against Lim Tuah Tow to recover i.'H 000, the sum in which he stood surety for the bank's compradors, Scow Ewe Lim, was again before the Chief Justice, Sir W. U. Hyud.oan Jones, in the Supreme Court, yesterdaj and to day. Plaintiffs allege121 words
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Article143 1909-12-02 6 A rematkable criminal trial has just come to an end at Padang in Wu-t Sumatra, after lasting for over two months. It arose fiom the Government Treasury at Acheen being robbed of 321,000 guilders, through false keys, early in 1907. The police failed to trace the criminal, until an anonymous143 words
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Article434 1909-12-02 6 Lord Tweedmoutb Lax lift a fortune of X200.0C0. Capt. E. H. R >okc, tbe popular 'porting officer of the R. E., has come to Singapore groin Colombo to take up duties here. Mr. F. W. Darby, manager of New Gopeng, Limited, is to be married next month434 words
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Article51 1909-12-02 6 The Singapore Court of Appeal opens on Monday next. There aro twenty one cases on the list Tbe number of appeals from decisions of each jud«e is ax follows: Tbe Chief Justice, three Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, eight the District Judge, Mngapore, ei^ht tue District Judge, Malacca,51 words
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Article61 1909-12-02 6 A well-known publisher's bouse lias offered Commander Peary I* 2J. per wurd for tbe book which the explorer is now engaged in writing on his expedition to tbe North Pole. The offer was definitely accepted, and tbe price constitutes a record, as it is twenty61 words
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Article72 1909-12-02 6 Mr. J. W. Gallagher, director of Agriculture, F. M. s., has kindly cooßunted to deliver a lecture on Sunday next, December 5, in the Johore Hotel, at 11.45 a.m., on Plant Sanitation an applied to the Prevention, Detection and Eradication of Disease in Kubbur Trees. Tbe committee72 words
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Article130 1909-12-02 6 Two schoolboys named Yco Soy Bah and Lee Yam Koon were complainants aguinst a cook and nhop coolie, named Poh Ngat 11 ii and Tan Nam Wuan, respectively, in tbe third magistrate's court, yesterday afternoon, the charges being criminal intimidation and assault, it being alleged that tue cause130 words
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161 1909-12-02 6 For a number of years it has been the custom of the Women* Christian Temperance Union to distribute Chriftmas gilts in the form of fruit, flowers, food and clothing among the mm ite-i of the various hosptalx, asylums, and other benevolent institutions of the city, as161 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1909-12-02 6 CHAMPAGNES 1 dot. botts. is 2 dot. i-botta. I>i (ant Fl« aid Cie (Epernay)... »25 127 Pun I (ommier 4 Co., Extra Quality, Gold Marque. 82 86 Irroy Jt Co., Carte dOr, Ex. Sec., Extra Quality. 43 46 Urn IW et Fils, Extra Quality 44 47 |)M de Montebello, Maximum188 words
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Advertisement218 1909-12-02 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-Night, and Show, at 930 p.m. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Entirely New Subject*. MONKS SOLDIERS." (Film dArt). An Episode of the Siege of Saragossa in 1808. Cast*. M. Volny oi the Sarah Bernhardt, M. Clement of the Palais Royal, M. Colin oi the Odeon, Madame Polaire of the218 words
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Article482 1909-12-02 7 POLICE PRECAUTIONS BUT NO DISTURBANCE. Preparing to Dissolve. LORD CREWE'S WARNING TO AVOID COLLISION. Hjuse of Commons is the Stronger Ship. (Rbutib's Telegram) London, December 1. The result of the division in tho House of Lords was received with applause and some hissing in the public galleries.482 words
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Article73 1909-12-02 7 Retrospective Duties Might be Imposed. [Rioter's Tkleoram] London, December 1. A deputation of the tea trade waited up. on Mr. Lloyd George yesterday. The Daily Chronicle says it is believed in some quarters tbat tea can be imported free of duty, but there is nothing73 words
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Article41 1909-12-02 7 Big Increase of the Estimates. [Rbdtbb's Telboram] London. December 1. The French naval estimates show an ir-crease aftlj million irancs, tbe total being 871 millions. The increase is chiefly devoted to providing guns, the personnel, and new construction.41 words
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Article47 1909-12-02 7 [RauTßß's TelboraxJ London, December 1. The Times confirms the statement that Admiral Lord Tbetford (Sir John Fisher) retires early in 1910, when Admiral Wilson will succeed him. London, December 2. It is officially stated that Admiral Wilson replaces Admiral Fisher on January 25.47 words
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Article615 1909-12-02 7 Chinese Timber Merchant Sentenced to Imprisonment. Poh Po Yang, the municipal contractor who was tried a couple of wueks ago on a charge of offering an illegal gratification of t5O to Mr. Pett, supt. of the fire brigade, to prevent his prosecution on a charge of having615 words
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Article161 1909-12-02 7 Views of an American Visitor from Hawaii. Mr. A. B. Arleigb, president of Messrs. A. B. Arleigh and Co., Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, is staying at tbe Raffias Hotel for a few days. Mr. Arleigh is the general agent of the International Correspondence Schools for the161 words
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Article95 1909-12-02 7 Claim Against French Mail Company Upheld. The London Times, of November 6, says In the Admiralty Division, the president gave judgment in an action brought by the owners and crew of the steamship Djambi to recover for the damago sustained in a collision between that vessel and the95 words
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Article121 1909-12-02 7 We learn from the Kobe Herald that the Portland and Asiatic steamship Selja struck a submerged rock off Sagaigaki (close to the Kurusima Seto- Southern passageof thelnland Sea, and was beached off Mokuna, on Osbima, somewhat to tbe north oast of tbe scene of the disaster.121 words
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Article349 1909-12-02 7 PASSING THROUGH EN ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA. Leaves To-morrow for Java. Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener, accompanied by Capt. O. A G. Fitzgerald, A.D.C., arrived in Singapore, this morning, by the P. and O. mail steamer Assaye, having concluded bis visit to Japan where be has represented tbe British Army at349 words
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Article366 1909-12-02 7 Steamer Lightning Battles with the Waves. The steamer Lightning, which arrived at Hongkong on the evening of November 22, three days overdue, seemed to have experienced a much roughor time tliaa the P. and O. steamer Palawan, says the S. C. Morning Post. Tbe Lightning left Singapore366 words
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Article134 1909-12-02 7 Band of Natives Attack Miners with Spears. News of another outrage by natives of German New Guinea reached Sydney on October 29. A well-known resident named Damrukobler and a small party were prospecting new country for gold, and went some distance up the Markham River, Dammkohler134 words
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Article94 1909-12-02 7 The gunboat Tatumbla, belonging to Honduras, one of tbe Central American Republics, recently captured a party of rum smugglers and prepared to convey tbe men to gaol. On the way to tbe prison the sailors of the gun boat fraternised with the smugglers, and at length the94 words
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Article834 1909-12-02 7 DETAILS OF HIS EXCELLENCY'S MOVEMENTS. Visit to Perak, Penang and Kedah. An official programme of the Governor's forthcoming visit to Perak, Penang, and Kedah has been issued, details of which are given below. It will be seen that Hit Excel lency leaves Singapore on Sunday next, and834 words
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Article433 1909-12-02 7 Two Guards Arrested at Government House Ourdit Singh, Lance Corporal 178, and Isar Singh, Polioe Constable 282, who were on dnty at Oovernment House on the occasion of the birthday ball, were prosecuted by Mr. V. O. Savi, asst. supt. of police, in the second magistrate's court,433 words
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Article259 1909-12-02 7 Coolies Charged With Robbery in North Bridge Road. Ad opiam-sbop keeper, named Le Goo, of 894 Oeylaog Road, prosecuted two coolies named Ong Koon and Yeo Cheng Tek in the district court, this morning, on a charge of robbing him of his belt and 9120, in Tan Quee259 words
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Article246 1909-12-02 7 Lecture Before Indian Christian Association. Under the auspices of the Indian Christian Association of Singapore, Mr. M. Ramachandram, a member of tbe Anglo Indian Temperance Soc'cty of London, delivered a most eloquent lecture, on temperance, od Monday night, at the Short Street Girls' School. The Rev. J. A.246 words
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Article64 1909-12-02 7 The Swedish steamer Canton, which left Singapore on November 11 for Hongkong encountered the full brunt of the typhoon which baa been raging south of Hongkong Tbe vessel was at the mercy of the wind and waves for four days from the 17th and sustained considerable damage,64 words
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Article72 1909-12-02 7 COMMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN PRESS. Satisfaction Expressed at Home and Abroad. [Deb Ostasiatischb Llotd Tiuobam) Berlin, December 1. Tbe good qualities of the Emperor's speech, at the opening of the Reichstag, arc acknowledged by the party press of the Conservative Centre and the Liberal Ivft. Tl, English72 words
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Article55 1909-12-02 7 Dutch Statement of its Nature and Extent. (Deb Ostasiatische Lloyd Tbleobam| Berlin, December 1. In tbe Dutch Chamber the Prime Minister has made a statement that tho North Baa agreement does not entail any military obligation on the Treaty Powers, but merely the maintaining of the status55 words
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Article35 1909-12-02 7 [Deb Ostaslastischh Lloyd Tkleoram] Berlin, December 1. Herr Stolberg is President of the Reichstag, and Herr Spabn is first Vice-Presidont. The Centre will elect a second Vice Pro sident on Friday.35 words
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Article26 1909-12-02 7 [Übcteb's Telegram] London, December 2. A Toronto telegram says that a Canadian clergyman named White has been consecrated Bishop of Honan, China.26 words
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Article28 1909-12-02 7 (From Oub Own Correspondent.; Kuala Lumpur, December 2. The St. Andrew's dinner, the flower show and the Malay sports, yesterday, wcro mo t successful.28 words
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Article43 1909-12-02 7 (From Odb Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, December 2. The November output of the ToDgkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. is as follows No. 1 dredge, 211 piculs, No. 2 dredge 412 piculs, and No. 3 dredge 322 piculs, a total of 945 piculs.43 words
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Article26 1909-12-02 7 (From Ocb Own Cobbespondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 2. Tbe Planters' Stores notify that plantation Para No. 1 rubber is 7s. 6J. por lb.26 words
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Article23 1909-12-02 7 (From Oub Own Cokhkspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, December 2. The Salak South output for November i. 250 picula of clean dry ore.23 words
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Article183 1909-12-02 7 Commandant of Deccan Infantry Dies at Sea. It was with sincere regret that news of tho sudden death of Lieut. Col Hawks, commandant of the C9:b Deccan lufantry, stationedat Alexandra Barracks, was received yesterday. Col. Hawks was returning from home leave, with Mrs. Hawks, by the183 words
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Article163 1909-12-02 7 Messrs. Gatiirie and Co. inform as that they are in receipt of a telegram from the manager, Labu (F. M. S j Kubber Co Ltd advising that the total amount of dry rubber barvosted on the company's extate during last month was 9,498 lbs. making the to'.al for163 words
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Article54 1909-12-02 8 Frank Gotch, tbe heavy-weight champion wrestler of the world, on November 10, defeated Giovanni Roiccvitch in a catch-as-catch-can match for the championship of the world. The contest took place at Chicago, and Ootch secured two straight falls, one at the end of 16 minutes and the other54 words
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Article124 1909-12-02 8 Speculation on Viceroy's Cup. Bantock continues to gain friends, and the horse is only too M idently in tbe best possible trim, says tho Indian Planters Gazette, of November 20. He is full of spirits, but such a good tempered placid horse, that oven with tbe excitement of124 words
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Article153 1909-12-02 8 M. F. A. Junior Competition. The Singaporo Peranakans opposed the Majilis Bintang Timor at football at Beach Koad yesterday. The contest was a keen one, but the Bintang Timor obtained the better of chances and were able to score a goal in the first half, their opponents failing153 words
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Article303 1909-12-02 8 Mraits v. Hongkong-. The cricket being over by throe o'clock, play in the tennis tournament was started, the Straits meet Hongkong in the doubles, iys tbe S. C. Morning Post, of November There waa a large attendance of spec tators on the grand stand and around the ground303 words
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Article330 1909-12-02 8 Remarkable Statement by a German clerk. A (ieruian clerk named Albert Schernikaw, aged thirty-six, was charged at Bow-street Police Court with attempting to commit Nuicide. It was alleged that, on October 21, tbe prisoner engaged a bedroom at the Charing Cross Hotel, and shortly afterwards was found330 words
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Article71 1909-12-02 8 Sir Arthur Vicars, who was Ulster King of Arms when the Crown Jewels wero mysteriously stolen from Dublin Castle, on July 6, 1907, in a letter to the Times, states that the Government and tho officials of Scotland Yard know the person who stole tho jewels,71 words
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Article367 1909-12-02 8 Further Speculations on the Harlow's Report. The Times states that Lloyd's at first determined not to publish tbe fuller report received from the captain of the steamer Harlow at Manila regarding the explosions on a steamer, supposed to be the Waratab, off tbe South African coast, on367 words
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Article367 1909-12-02 8 Englishman Wins the Second Prize of £8,000. The first draw of the giant lottery, which is to be the last officially protected gamble in France, took place, on Novomber 5, at the offices of the Cnidit Fonoier. A I though it was tixed for nine o'clock in367 words
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Article172 1909-12-02 8 Charge of Manslaughter Against Hypnotist. At Somerville, in New Jersey, I. S. A., on November 9, Mr. Everston, a music hall hypnotist, threw a man named Simpson into a cataleptic trance. The audience roared with laughter at the failure of Everstou's efforts to bring Simpson back to172 words
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Article105 1909-12-02 8 The Hi^b Court at Perth has jjiveii its reserved decision in the appeal against Mr. Justice hurnsidu h judgment on tho Paroo immigration case. The master and owners of the Paroo were fined £600 for haviu^ on board six Chinese stowaways, who were discovered when the Paroo was105 words
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Article821 1909-12-02 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Mews. Lyall and Evatt, Exohange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 2/9 3/1 J 2/- Options 1/. 1/6 2/- Anglo-Malay 18/9 14/6 xd. £1 Anglo Sunutra 81/6 86/--1 Banteng821 words
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Article193 1909-12-02 8 Mrs. Gaunt's Brother Killed while Shooting. Mr. C. Norman Morrison, M. A., principal of Geelong College, was aocident&lly killed while out shooting on his farm in the Mount Moraio district, yesterday, says a Melbourne wire of November 14. Mr. Morrison was getting over a feuce when his193 words
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Article146 1909-12-02 8 Disappearance of Sixty Important Letters. In the trial of the nine officials and merchants alleged to be implicated in the recently discovered robberies from tbe Imperial Navy Yard, at Kiel, the judge alluded in tbe gravest terms to the disappearance of sixty letters and other documents of146 words
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Article102 1909-12-02 8 Fine Sailing Vessel Ashore in Sunda Straits. Information was received in Hongkong, on November 25, in the shape of a brief telegram from the crew, to the effect that tbe fine sailing vessel King George, belonging to the Standard Oil Co., of New York, is102 words
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Article155 1909-12-02 8 Sir Robert Hart, on November 3, attended the dinner of the China Association, and subsequently stated that he had decided to return to China and to resume his post of Inspector -General of Customs. He is expected to start next spring. It is not, bowever, known155 words
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Advertisement205 1909-12-02 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SMART CHIHEBE CLERK WANTED. Qualified Chinese Clerk with good know ledge of type and shorthand writing wanted Apply to P.H.L., o/o Straits Times. 2897 HOJSE TO BE LET. The large and comfortable residence known as St. Helens," No. 26- a, Syed Alley Road. Four bedrooms. Stabling for 3205 words
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Advertisement747 1909-12-02 8 Fresh Australian PURE Creamery BUTTER 70 cts. per lb. SINCAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Retail Depot: 142-25, Orchard Road. JAPANESE BRIC-A-BKACS. -A-TTCTIOiq" SALE HIGH-CLASS JAPANESE SURIOS. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, At Messrs. II L. Coghlan it: Co.'s Sale-rooms, ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6 AND 8. AT 10.30 A.M. Cimprising:747 words
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Advertisement579 1909-12-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. I APGAR LINE OF STQAKERB. Tn* ooiertneßiicottd mail ataaiiiers of tbt »bc<- Lite miiL'.T i i*. rc,".t»r aerrtoo belweei OUwtta »od J«t;..< i-all-.n.- at Peoaog, Singspore, Hou ;hr.oj; %uu ribacfbtt m rvutt Tous rcrnmiUbC'fl' l.s. "jAfA«" t.OIB J, O. Oxmn v ■u.iwMiK'i 11 «.:-oo 8. a.hiwoa ■A "AaMICMtaMsB"579 words
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Advertisement549 1909-12-02 9 STEAMER SAILINSS. OCEAN STEAM SKIP GO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY C 6. LTD. The Companies' steamers are dnspaebed from Liverpool oatwards for the Strati., China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for HaraiUes,549 words
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Advertisement506 1909-12-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Hail Steamship Lint. THB SATIONAL HIQHWAT TO HDROFB ru CHIHA JAP AH, CANADA sad las UNITED STATBB Roata (roa Hongkong, rta Bhsnßhal, NaffaaasJ, flalaad Ssa r.f Japan). Kobe. Yokobaraa, VlotorU and Vaneourar, B.M.R. "F»«»n Of T»r>:." Twla-MNW K»«aR.M.B. a ß*rasm506 words
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Advertisement397 1909-12-02 9 *4Sflft/E&P^B^' alar T^ Hbl'^B^ l\^a^a^^^?^^al'fl > r— Zl'^iKm Seductively Delicious." CIGARETTES TURKISH LEAP. 'J'HESE delicious high-clasi cigarettes are manufactured of pure .elected VIRGINIA LEAF. No. 1 natural leaf. They are entirely different to any others obtainable and J^ o 555 ftj» 4 -a m p er their mode of manufacture397 words
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Article485 1909-12-02 10 IMPORTANT CHANGES REPORTED IMPENDING. A Momentous Bargain. According to tbe Paris Temps, the object of the negotiations interrupted by tbe assassination of Prince Ho at Harbin, and now, it is said, to be renewed at Vladivostok, is tbe cession by Russia to Japan of the Eastern Chinese485 words
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Article275 1909-12-02 10 Rough Passage of Local Cricketers to Hongkong. The P. and O. steamer Palawan entered the harbour, yesterday afternoon, at 2.45 flyiog the colours of the Singapore Cricket Club at the foremast, reports the S. C. Morning I'ost, of November 23. She moored at the Kowloon wharves at275 words
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Advertisement514 1909-12-02 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INBURANGE CO. OF CANADA. Established 1887. It haa to-day, more business in force than any other Canadian Life Company ever bad at the same age. All claims, loans, cash surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore and Penang, without the delay of referenoe514 words
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Advertisement405 1909-12-02 10 INSURANCE. LANCASHIRE INRT7KANCE OOMPAHT LIMITED. Bow Knots m THE ROYAL INSDRANCE CO.. FIRE LIFE. IHVEBTED FDNDS 111,600.000 POWELL 00..-A,mui. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMIIED. Capital Bubeoribed.... 11,600,000 Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fund 1,860,000 Hbao Ornci, Hoßaioae. The undersigned, having bees appointed Igeots of the above Company, are prepared tc icoept Marine405 words
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Advertisement574 1909-12-02 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. liIGORPORATjSD BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid ap Capital in 60,000 Shares of ■HOeaob 11,100,000 leserre Fund 41,676,000 leserre Liability of Proprietors ..Ml. 300,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Bootland. til London City A Midland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooonnis are574 words
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Advertisement168 1909-12-02 10 THE BZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD. «7 AMD 68, KLING STREET. BsUbUshed January 7, 1007. Capital, Nominal 11,000,000 Capital, paid up 11,000,000 Baser™ Liability of Proprietors 11,000,000 COCBT OF DIBCOTOBB. 1 Tia Ihi Jooa, Esq. 7 Bm Xii Jin, Esq. I Luu Ceu Hxas, Eeq. 8 T«o168 words
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Advertisement716 1909-12-02 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A-TJCTIOIT SALB or A Large Collection of Rare and Beautiful European, Japanese and Other Plants, THE PROPERTY OF TEO KONG HIN, ESQ., At the Bellevue Nursery, No. 23, Kirn Keat Road, Adjacent to the new Buddhist Temple, off BALESTIER ROAD. ON SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4. AT 1.30 P.M.716 words
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Advertisement144 1909-12-02 10 AUCTION SALE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, The property of twelve Pawnshops On Saturday, December 4, at 10 a.m. On Tuenday, December 7, at 10 a.m. The Pledges, consisting of Watches, Chains, Gold and Diamond Rings, Earrings, Broochen, Chinese and Native Ornaments, etc, will be on view at our Mart two days prior144 words
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Article173 1909-12-02 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Standard Motor Co. have one of the best positions in tbe Olympia Show, and their exhibit is an attractive one: a series of polished chassis comprising a 12 h.p., four cylinders, 16 lip four cylinders, 20 h.p., six cylinders, 40 h p.,173 words
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Article191 1909-12-02 11 It is generally supposed that in order to'be an aeroplanist it is necessary to first be a motorist, says The Motor. Proof that this is not so is to be found in the fact that M. I'aulhan, one of the most skilled of French Myers, only learned to drive a191 words
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Article187 1909-12-02 11 The interesting report of the Commissioner of I'olicb for London for the year 1908 has just been issued, and emphasises, in London at any rate, the passing of tbe horse drawn vehicle before tbe steady progress of its mechanical rival. As compared with tbe previous year motor-cabs show an increase187 words
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Article700 1909-12-02 11 The Cheapness of Cars. In view of the approach of the Olympia Show one hears many inquiries as to the possibility of any great reduction in price in next year's cars, remarks a writer in tbe Manchester Guardian. Though one or two sensational announcements have already been made, and may700 words
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Article424 1909-12-02 11 Scandal of Country Life in Chinese Province. A correspondent at Tone Chuanfu, Yunnan, writes to the N. C. Dail y News as follows A case has just been disputed in this city which will probably have a good deal to do with the uplifting of the thousands424 words
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Article131 1909-12-02 11 Cash and bank-notes wnrth ftMM and other secartiea worth JBOB^HB wrre found in letters which the General host Office London, was unable to deliver last year, according to tbe Postmaster Genera. annual report f.irtlw twelve months ending MareL II last. Thene figures do not include the value131 words
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Advertisement303 1909-12-02 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. JSOVER CARS The 6 H.P. Rover Car, Special Finish, Two Ignitions, Hood and Wind Screen, is the ideal car for a business303 words
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Advertisement52 1909-12-02 11 WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS 0= CROUP. Do not allow croup to develop. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will prevent the attack. Watch for tbe first symptom, which is usually hoarseness and give this remedy freely. It should always be kept in tl.e home where there are young children. For sale by all D^t/ensaries52 words
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Advertisement146 1909-12-02 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL THE MOBT POWERFUL DISINFECTANT IN THE W JR. D 18 to 20 times more effective than Carbolic Acid, without the poisonous propetties. A luxury for Toilet purposes in all hot climates. Sadden death to White Ants, Dry Rot, Mosquitoes and other Insects. Sold in Bottles, Tins and Drums.146 words
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Advertisement500 1909-12-02 12 WAMTB. SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTEO. Wanted. Shorthand Typist. Apply to ADAMSON, (ULFILLAM .v CO.. LTD. ■MM DREBBER WANTED. Wanted, Dresser for Cocoauiit Plantation rear Trinßganu. Apply personally to Drs Fowlie and Black, Battery lload. H2374 SMART EURASIAN GIRL WANTEO. Wanted at once, a smart Eurasian girl for ti.e Art Nredlowork and500 words
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Advertisement646 1909-12-02 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. GFFICES TO LET. No. 05, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. ulBsB HOMES T9 BE LET. Hoi. f» aal 88, Intitutioa Hill. Bivtr V*Uey Boa 4. Apply to LEE CHEBO TAB idOo. Un HOUSE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road.646 words
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Advertisement370 1909-12-02 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE TO BE LET. Nos. 8a and Bb, Chancery Lane. Superior European residences. Tennis lawns, etc. Apply to W. C. Niblett, Raffles Hotel. 1574 HOUSE TO BE LET. To be let. No. 38, Grange Road, unfurnished, four bedrooms with attached bathrooms, tennis court and stabling370 words
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Advertisement695 1909-12-02 12 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL The Offices of The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., have been riiroved to the Arcade, No. 40, Ist floor, Raffles Square. 2370 NOTICE. Mi*. H. G. Diss, Of Campbell Latham A Co., Tailors and Outfitters, 59, Conduit Street, London, has his address at 80, RAFFLES PLACE, next695 words
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Advertisement603 1909-12-02 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubbor Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYBES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Garde uhows, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sola Agents 1 MESSRS.603 words
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Advertisement511 1909-12-02 12 THE Empire Hotel, KUALA LUMPUR. F. A New First-class Hotel Kitted wit'i Etcirio Li"ht .im! Five miuutcs from Railway Station. Overlooking tho Padan aud Double X"' l rooms with I'rivaio Bdtbroms attached. CnJtim twdef Earopeau Sujt.-v n od. c Supplies maklj from Bingspora, Hotel Porter meets all Mai! Train", Management511 words
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