The Straits Times, 9 December 1909
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Title Section13 1909-12-09 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.138 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1909-12-09 1 LAST 2 DAYS Of Our GREAT To-Morrow and Saturday. KATZ BROS., LD. Proprietor: J. CAP.APIET Timphokk: No. 58. THE BEST FOOD J^^l^^ AND Afc.O* THE BEST BAND \J\ <^*°*^ -<>f >*^^ Special *l^ o» Guest Night Dinner 4s^ \-e- oXlV Every Saturday. I K« The orchestra can accept engagements between98 words
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Advertisement253 1909-12-09 1 J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.S.. LONDON. Horticulturist oil Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids and Bare Plants. Diploma and gold medal from the Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty the King of Siam, H.H. the Sultan of Johore and H. H. the Sultan of Lingga. Fresh cat253 words
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Advertisement196 1909-12-09 1 Robinson and Company. o*m*m x"mas gmpffli New Year Gifts. W^^ There is a Wide Choice of all that is Newest Best N > in Gifts, suitable for Ladies NEW ROLL UP MANICURE GABES. and Gentlemen. f&i BM ir -f?»— ,if-*y -y-»3H m law JU ver M»m cure Sets. Bridge Sets.196 words
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Advertisement321 1909-12-09 1 The Subscription List will be closed n Morifetu^tf 13th day of December, at I m. THE JASIN RUBBER ESTATE, LIMITED, INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPAMKS ORDINANCE, MM CAPITAL: $350,000. DIVIDED INTO 850,000 SHARKS OK $1 E.\( It. All ranking pari pasflu. ISSUE OF 300,000 SHAKES. Payable 70 cent* ou application and321 words
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Article1460 1909-12-09 2 Ajax - INTERESTING VIbWS FROM A NONMARKET MAN'S STANDPOINT. Ajax. The following remarks by Ajax (an old and valued correspondent of ours on rubber matters), who is now on his way to India and who forwarded us the under-Riven letter from Malta, will be read, we believe, with1,460 words
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Article227 1909-12-09 2 Its Use Urged for Extermination of the Insane. Mr. t K. Spender, the mayor of Plymouth, has made the startling suggestion that the >D<<nne »honld bo exterminated by means o! the lethal ohamber. Writing to Sir C. Uadford chairman of a meeting in Plymouth for the care227 words
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Article101 1909-12-09 2 Well- Known Music-Hail Sold. The Middlesex music-hill, in Drury-lane, to which apublicbouse is attached and aronnd which an extensive series of stage reminiscences has been woven from the time of Nell Owynne, will now undergo a change. November 17 had been fixed for a niblio sole of the property, but101 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement340 1909-12-09 2 DRINK Tansan A PETITION TO CONGRESS. A Memorial signed by nearly one hundred leading American Doctors and Physicians has been presented to the U.S.A. Congress praying that TANSAN from TAKARADZKA may be admitted duty free into the United States of America. The "Japan Advertiser" says: "The virtues of TANSAN are340 words
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Advertisement15 1909-12-09 2 9 co o\ M o w hri H f r 'I A I jo o15 words
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Advertisement384 1909-12-09 2 ffeefdaeesl iSJTt&iI We have just turned out of our factory a cr y valuable and high-class collection of RUNQGin DIAMOND NECKLACES, alßo Bracelet*. 9 Pendants, Rings, Brooches, etc. as well as a The Cheapest House fine M r tment of jewellery net with other in the Trade preoious Btoncs. They384 words
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Article859 1909-12-09 3 OLD-TIME CEREMONY AT THE GUILDHALL. Ancient Etiquette Un November 0, the new Lord Mayor was acclaimed by the citizens of London, and oame into bis kingdom. The day previous, in the Guildhall, tho Lord Mayor who still reigned until the City clocks struck 8, welcomed the baronet859 words
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Article178 1909-12-09 3 Self-Sacrificed to Pay for Brother's Debt. A strange story comes from North Adams, Mass., where a boy ol nineteen, named Thomas, pawned himself as security for a note for £200 Riven by bis elder brother to a man named Nassif, a fruit dealer. Thomas Law not had any178 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement788 1909-12-09 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ft ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS ft GENERAL CONTRACTORS. SOLE AQ-EITTS FOR Worthington Pump Co.'s Patent Pumps Pulsometer Engineering Co. 8 Pulsometer Pumps Robey and Co.'a Portable Engines and Machinery Richard Hornsby and Son's Oil and Gas Plants Waygood's Lifts and788 words
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Advertisement106 1909-12-09 3 TEA Ladies who entertain like to have everything of the best. To such ladies we recommend our Rs. 1-4 (Red Label) Tea. BROOKE BONDS TEA Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Straits Settlements. Whole-sale Agents: MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. ■M JOHN JAMESON'S j THREE STAR HUE PC -STILL. I!/ UIC106 words
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Advertisement805 1909-12-09 3 The Secret's Out I I* f'- 4 ro .'Y*,r* '*"*'*'«'>"> of Codbur,; ■goodn.ss. From M. first I. I tht lost drink It grips tht pilot: r*» floeour I, dtHghtM. Its pmrltf "J^Sk^m^mG) < tl d «*>'"• /<xx* imslimabl,. tht dntrr should oik your ncoa t/rete*. tat Mft4« ia IK w^^805 words
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Advertisement693 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.aTo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*., Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Ply. moulh and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued tor China Persian Quit Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamen will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Delhi Deo 17 Assays693 words
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Advertisement601 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN amd BDROPB by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCRBW BTBAMBBS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanose Oovernment, specially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Seoond Class601 words
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Advertisement632 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER SAILING 3. BURKS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE ANDBTDNEI. ALSO TAKING CARGO FOit OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORTS (witb transhipment). •As indaoement offers. Smooth passage. Superb Soenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports il632 words
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Advertisement121 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. ST6OinURT4UATBCNAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINOAPORE. BABANO, COLOMBO, PORT SAID, OENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON. AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about tbe undermentioned dates: OnWABD. HOHaWABS. 1900 im Rembrandt Deo 18 WUlem 111 Deo 23 1910 1810 K.121 words
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Advertisement596 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, filing s Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo596 words
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Advertisement728 1909-12-09 4 STEAMER SAILIH33. X^li U?m B*Jw Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamen of this Company sail tortnighty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Ooijtobo, Penaaa, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki728 words
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Article177 1909-12-09 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 9. High Water, H. 4 a.m., 8.52 p m. The Governor at Kuala Kangsar. Convent lia/.iar, St. .Joseph* Villa. 9to 6. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Friday, December 10. High Water, 8.40 a.m., 9.84 p.m N. I), h. outward mail due at daylight.177 words
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Article138 1909-12-09 5 To-Dit. l'outiauak Ban Hin Guau 3pm Penang and Calcutta Lightning 8 pm fcjTPenaog 4 Madras, taking mailu (or Europe, etc., via Bombay Teesta 3 pm Penang and Deli Calypao 8 pm Malacca, Port Dickoon, and P. Kwetteoham Poh Ann 8 pm llongkong, Shanghai and Japan Laertes 3138 words
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Article184 1909-12-09 5 The a. I. Oranje left S»baug on the Bth ioat., at 4 >m. and is expected to arrive here today at midnight. The Imperial German mail steamer Buelow having left l'enang at 1 a.m., to-day, may be expected to arrive here to morrow morning. The B. I.184 words
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Article391 1909-12-09 5 Latest Arrivals. JaMM, Brit str 1">66 tons, C»pt Mattock, l>eo 9. From Hongkong, Dec 8. 0.0. and 169 p. Boustead A Co. Foi Saigon Deo 11 -Kds. Boribat, Biam atr 325 tons, Capt Jessen, Dec 8. From Bangkok, Nov 30. O.c. and 31 p. East Asiatic Coy. For391 words
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Article27 1909-12-09 5 December 8 Ran Bin Sml Brit str, Ponti»n»k .Vamui Brit Btr. Antwerp via ports Prmbrokthu. llrit Btr, Japan via porU CiiUkat, Urit str, Antwerp »i» poru27 words
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91 1909-12-09 5 Wharves at which Vessel! are Berthed To- Day. TAN JON Q PAOAB. Bin Wku Binw— Nil. East W. Bbctioh I— Bhurata, Teesia, Ranee. 3aonoaNo. 1 (Buns Wbabf)— Nil. Saonoa 2— Lightning, Mishima Maru. 3— Bickmer Riokmers. 4— Pembrokeshire. 6-NU. 6 -Qorgm, Laertes, G.91 words
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Article151 1909-12-09 5 A cargo of copra arrived from the Auauibas and Natunas, yesterday, by tho local steamer Kllvo. Tho Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co.'s steamer Babalan arrived from Aroe B.iy. yesterday, with M tons of kerosinc in bulk and 200 sixty five gallon drums of gasoline. The H. I. 8. N. Co.'s151 words
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Finance fir" Commerce.
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Article124 1909-12-09 5 On London— Back 4 m/s 2/41] Demand 2/4;, Private 6 m/a 2/4 J do 8 m/s 3/4 Jj On Osrminy— Bank d/d 2894 Private 8 m/« 248* do S m/s 216* On Frame-Bank d/d 294) Private 8 m/s 299 j do 6 m/s BOBi On India-Bunk T. T. 174|124 words
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Article107 1909-12-09 5 J Gambier buyors t 10 60 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked „14 M Copra Bali 9.90 do Pontianak 950 Pepper, Blaok 15 6iJ do White 6% buyers 27 :«71 Sago Floor Sarawak 8.63 do Branei No. I norn Pearl Sago nom. Coffee Bali 29 03 Coffee Palembaug, 20% basia107 words
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Article257 1909-12-09 5 I»8O1 Valos Paid Up Company Last Ditidind Bcyirs Sillies 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 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1 1 1257 words
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Article570 1909-12-09 5 a/a/. Vt t a/- 1 10 10 l 17 10 60 6 10 100 10 100 LOO 6 1 1 a/- l 7/6 J 16/. 1 2/1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 T f 1 1 r i 10 18/6 1 j 1 V a/l570 words
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Article175 1909-12-09 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 11 10 7 60 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. Fraser Noave, Ltd. Hotel van Wiik Co. Ltd. Howartb Erskine Ltd. 7% Preferenoe KaU Brothers, Ltd. Deterred 8% Cum. Preference Maynard Co., Ltd. Riley,175 words
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Advertisement259 1909-12-09 5 Wfmerir, Brit str 8141 tons, Capt Lindsay, Dec- 9. Fi-Min UoD^kong, Dec- J. U.c. llnltenbach Brc«. For New York U— Bds. AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Ive. 10. At the Bellevue Nursery, 23, Kirn Keat Road, Plants, at 4. Dec. 11.— At the Bellevue Nursery, 2i>, Kirn Keat Road, Plants,259 words
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Advertisement451 1909-12-09 5 q-a.:r,:R/Ic:k: COARSE-CUT. Tins I SS^j **?ffli l' er tin OBTAINABLE. AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. -A-TTCTIOILT SALE OB 1 VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., The Property of M. B. McKean, Esq., TO BE HELD AT "MARYVILLE," ST. THOMAS' WALK, On Saturday, December 18, at 2 p.m. EXC ELLENT451 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1909-12-09 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital. Dec. 7. 9 4. a. S r. >. 9 >. kZniTiu. Bar. SI Fab 29 927 M.796 29.915 Temp 79.0 80 5 76.0 .20 in. Wai Bulb Ther 75.8 77." 74 0 Dir of Wind calm calm cklm M«. Temp 88 5 Mm 74.0 Max.190 words
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Obituary21 1909-12-09 6 Allan —At 27, William St., Johnstone, Penang, on November 8, John Allan, spirit merchant, aged 64 years. Deeply regre tted21 words
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1029 1909-12-09 6 The Straits Times THCRSDAT, DECEMBER 9. COMMERCE AND POLITICS. The Liberal party shows ingratitude in raging furiously against the House of Lords for having brought about a dissolution at the present juncture. A more opportune moment for making an appeal to the electorate could hardly have been chosen, especially having1,029 words
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Article12 1909-12-09 6 It is suggested that a canal be constructed between Tokio and Yokohama.12 words
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Article20 1909-12-09 6 The German flagship Scbmrnborst is now at Shanghai where her orchestral band has been playing at one of tbe hotels.20 words
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Article25 1909-12-09 6 The Epworth League of the Methodist Church will bold a social this evening at the Wesley Parsonage, Fort Canning Rd. All joung people are welcome.25 words
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Article35 1909-12-09 6 In the shooting gallery at tbe Convent Bazaar last night, a silver cop. presented by Mr. E. O. Broadrick, was won by Miss Minnie Lloyd with a score of 86 oat of a possible 40.35 words
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Article30 1909-12-09 6 The Heawood Estate case is pat down for hearing at tbe Ipoh Supreme Court on Thursday, January 20. Messrs. Oibb and Hope and Mr. H. Fort appear for the plaintiffs.30 words
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Article68 1909-12-09 6 Tbe trial trip of tbe first motor pilot campin ever seen in Hongkong took place on the 2nd inst and proved a decided sacoess, tbe craft for about two boors and a half keeping up tbe speed of neatly eight knots an boor. Tbe design of the vessel is exactly68 words
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Article16 1909-12-09 6 Tbe mill of the largest Russian Flour Com pany at Harbin ban been destroyed by (ire.16 words
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Article30 1909-12-09 6 The body of a Chinaman with two knives in it, «nd with the throat cut baa been found near Bidadari. It is thought to be a bad case of murder.30 words
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Article29 1909-12-09 6 The Huogbutze at Mukden are causing a great deal of trouble to tbe Japanese. They have raided tbe Antnng- Mukden Railway several times and killed a number of Japanese.29 words
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Article37 1909-12-09 6 A tramp wbo has only one eye stated at the Stroud Police Court that be had lost the other looking for work. He was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for tearing up bis clothes in the workhouse.37 words
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Article32 1909-12-09 6 Tbe Japanese have annexed all tbe villages near the Yalu River, and are exercising the administration accordingly. They have given to tbe villages Japanese names, and have also renumbered the houses separately.32 words
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Article47 1909-12-09 6 Bangkok has now as perfect a telephone system as any city to thn East of Suez, says the Siam Free Press, and we look forward to tbe day, nearer perhaps than generally anticipated, when wireless telegraphy will bring us still closer in touch with the outside world.47 words
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Article45 1909-12-09 6 A motor and a rciksha came to close, acquaintance, this morning in Orchard Rd., resulting in the shattering of tbe weaker vehicle and slight injury to the puller. Tbe incident was mainly due to the puller, wbo neglected to follow the rule of tbe road.45 words
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Article49 1909-12-09 6 In the Appeal Court yesterday, the case of Lim Sian Keng v. Wee Bin and Co., a partnership dispute, came on for hearing. Their Lordships agreed entirely with tbe decisi in of tho Chief Justice. Costs were allowed for two counsel. Shaik Abdul Kader v. Nya Cbee was dismissed.49 words
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Article53 1909-12-09 6 The attention of rubber planters is drawn to the advertisement of Khoo Tiang Ann, Co., appearing on page 5 who is offering for sale in small and large quantities robber stumps and seedlings. The nursery is at tbe corner of Orchard Rd and Cairnhill Rd. and inspection of the seedlings53 words
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Article59 1909-12-09 6 A Malay named Puteb and a Chinaman named Tan Jin Guao were convicted by Mr. Green, yesterday, sitting as district judg" of bousebreaking at tbe quarters of a we man named Lee L> n, near tbe tramway terminus at Gaylang, ai-d of theft of cash and ornament* valued at over59 words
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Article49 1909-12-09 6 Lately tbe Naval Commissioners memo, rialised tbe Chinese Throne that all residents abroad who contribute liberally towards tbe Naval Fund should be given substantive offices. The matter lias been under the consideration of tbe Government, but has not been decided upon owing to the opposition of Prince Tsai Tee.49 words
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Article64 1909-12-09 6 Mr. J. B. Suttor, tbe commercial agent from Australia, who has travelled a great deal over the East, declares that if there is one thing more than another which detracts from Hongkong, from a visitor's point of view, it is tbe manner in which tbe chair and ricksha coolies rush64 words
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Article80 1909-12-09 6 A tall, fair and ourly haired youth, from Australia starts a three years' walk round tbe world, from Hongkong, on tbe 6th innt. It is for a wager of »2fi,000. Tbe time allowed is three years, with an allowance of three months in case of sickness wearinga masque over eyts80 words
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Article115 1909-12-09 6 On October 22, tbe new wireless station of the Bureau of Posts at Malabang, Southern Philippines, was completed but for some time however, satisfactory results were not obtained. Recently, the whole apparatus has been adjusted in a satisfactory manner and now there is uninterrupted communication with Zambotnga and Jolo from115 words
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Article133 1909-12-09 6 Mr. Walter Peacock, of the Chinese Protectorate, prosecuted an elderly woman named Leow Sin, before Mr. Colman, yesterday afternoon, on charges of occupying a common gaming bouse and of assisting in tbe management of a chap jee kce lottery, at 27 Cbee Nam St. Mr. Stevens appeared for the defence.133 words
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Article183 1909-12-09 6 Referring to the case of alleged desertion from the Juhore Army, tbe Pioang Gazettf in the course of an editorial, says This is tbe first we have ever heaid of desertion being an extraditable offence. In any case, we presume, the Straits Government will obtain guarantees from tbti Government of183 words
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Article434 1909-12-09 6 Mr. H. Smith, the late manager of the Cosmopolitan Dock, at Hongkong, is dead. Towkay Loke Chow Kit was a passenger from the peninsula by the local steamer Ipob, arriving this morning. Mr. L. Oorris, one of the best all-round sportsmen Penang ever had, is being trans,434 words
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Article51 1909-12-09 6 There was a considerable attendance at tbe Convent bazaar last night, and a brisk business was done. Toward-, mid- night the stalls were practically denuded, and tbe various ladies who were in charge must be complimented on thn success which attended their efforts in the cause of51 words
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Article86 1909-12-09 6 A really good programme of pictures is being shown at the Alhambra cinematograph and is worth seeing. One of the films depicts some clever skating by members of a roller skating club in Australia, while another fine picture is that entitled Diamond Cut Diamond. Much amusement is got86 words
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Article89 1909-12-09 6 At tbe ordinary meeting of th« municipal commissioners, on Friday, the business to be transacted includes tbe assesfment on land opposite Kadang Kerbau station, tenders for annual supplies and sorviees, the proposed extension of the leases of Orchard IM and Clyde Terrace market*, a claim by the Ti-luk89 words
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Article100 1909-12-09 6 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, the registrar of births and deatbo, shows that daring the week ended December 4, 207 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 88.59 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 82 deaths, dysentery 16, bronchitis100 words
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Article159 1909-12-09 6 This morning, Insp. Hunter charged Pi Piui I'aui, before Mr. Or eon with causing grievous hart to Li Koon Coye with a pararjg on October 25. The complaioant, who bad been in hospital fur twenty-tour days, said that be was moving about Inn plantation when be saw159 words
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Advertisement150 1909-12-09 6 CHAMPAGNES 1 dot. bottc 2 iloi. l-hottj. Du'aut Fils and Cie (Epernay)... •*> Paul Dommier k Co.. Extra Quality, Oold Marque. 82 85 Irroy A Co., Carte dOr, Ex. Sec., Extra Quality. 43 46 Lanson Pere et Filn, Extra Quality 44 47 Due de Montebello, Maximum Sec. 46 48 Oiesler150 words
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Advertisement190 1909-12-09 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. TO-NIGHT! 2nd Show at 9-30 p.m. Pathe FrereV Latest Novelties. A RO'.LER BKATINB CLUB IN AUSTRALIA. In this picture it will be seen that some of the skaters possess no mean ability in tbe performance of clever evolutions, altbougb, of course, none of them reaches the standard190 words
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Article160 1909-12-09 7 OPTIMISTIC SPEECHES ON THE FUTURE PROSPECTS. May Become Great Emporium In the Pacific. Rioter's Tkliqrax| London, December 8. Mr. W. C. Cowie presided at the annual dinner of tbe North Borneo Company, which was attended by about four hundred guests, including the Agents General, representatives of the160 words
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Article102 1909-12-09 7 A LAMENTABLE DISASTER AT HAMBURG. Feared Loss of Many Lives. (RaOTIR's TELEGRAM London, December 8. Two gaeometorn, one of which wai the largest in tbe world, have exploded at Hamburg. Seven persons were killed outright, and it is believed that a score are buried under the debris. London,102 words
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Article103 1909-12-09 7 BURDEN OF CONSTRUCTING THE PANAMA CANAL. Deficit of Thirty Four Million Dollars. (Rbctbr's Tixboram] London, December 9. A Washington telegram states that the Treasurer'sannual report on the finances of the United States shows a deficit of 84 million dollars, increased by payments on account of tbe Panama Canal103 words
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Article63 1909-12-09 7 To be Won by Subduing House of Lords. illiniH's TklioramJ London, December 9. Mr. Augustine Birrell, Cbief Secretary for Ireland, unveiling a portrait of Mr. Asquitb, tbe Prime Minister, at the National Liberal Clnb, described him as a man whose great distinction would be that he secured63 words
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Article33 1909-12-09 7 IRacnß's Tilioram.] London, December 8. General De Brath has been appointed to succeed General Cordeaux as commander of the forces in Somaliland. This appointment does not imply a change of policy.33 words
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Article31 1909-12-09 7 (Pi* OtTAUATUCHI Lloyd Telegram] Berlin, December 8. King Leopold of Belgium is suffering from an attack of gout, and the physicians view bis condition with anxiety.31 words
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Article52 1909-12-09 7 The steamer Kisakata Mara, from Dairen to Yokohama with a cargo of Ix a' cake, founder ed in a typhoon off Shimonoseki on tbe night of November 29. Tbe t>bip went down with all on board. Many other casualties are r»j.orted as a reaoit ot52 words
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Article431 1909-12-09 7 Discharged Servant's Threat to Skin His Mistress Mr. Hastings Rhodes, deputy public prosecutor, appeared for the Crown before Mr. Column, sitting as a district judge, yesterday, in a caoe against a coolie named Ong Toh, wbo was charged with concocting evidence against a shopkeeper named Cheong Kow Chan,431 words
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Article319 1909-12-09 7 Court Decides Farmer's Squabble Over Rents. The learned chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman -Jones, sat at ten o'clock, this morning, to hear tbe motion of Mr. CookeYarborougb, on behalf of Mr. Ang Seah Imm, who seeks for an order restraining Mr. Ho Yong Peng, a partner319 words
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Article246 1909-12-09 7 Doubts Respecting Outbreak on the Kazembe. Aooording to private cable information recieved in Manila, the cargo of the freighter Kazembe, which was in Singapore a few days ago, suffered from fire at Aden and a general average of 25 per cent, has been declared. At the246 words
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Article1053 1909-12-09 7 PROGRAMME OF TO-MORROWS VISIT TO SINGAPORE. Life Aboard (he Cleveland. As we have already announced, the largest party of tourists, 688 in all, and the largest Rteamer ever visiting Singapore, tbe Cleveland are dae here, at daylight, to-morrow. Half of the passengers, will land at Johnston's Pier,1,053 words
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Article1094 1909-12-09 7 SIR JOHN ANDERSON WELCOMED AT IPOH. Description of tbe Clock Tower. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 9. His Excellency the High Commissioner Sir John AndersoD, G. C. M. 0., and party received a most enthusiastic reception at I poh, yesterday, on the occasion of his visit1,094 words
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Article808 1909-12-09 7 Captain Troan's Claim Against Nah Kirn Seng. In the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith heard tbe opening ot a case in which Capt. Alfred Troan saed Nab Kirn Seng, owner of tbe steamer Cheang Chew, for $1,781.83, being amount of wages, subsistence money and808 words
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Article245 1909-12-09 7 Successful Brisbane Shipment to London. As already announced in oar oolomns the shipment of Queensland chilled beef to London, by the steamer Marathon, was most successful. For several years chilled beef from the United States, Canada, and tbe Argentine has been placed on tbe London market, but the245 words
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Article79 1909-12-09 7 MR. JOHN BURNS BREAKS LONG SILtNCE. Tariff Reform Endangers Cotton Trade. rRIDTIR'S TSLIORAMI London, December 8. Numerous Liberal speeches, including many by members of the Cabinet, were again the feature yesterday. Mr. John Burns broke a ttilcrcu which has long been commented upon by an attack upon the79 words
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Article71 1909-12-09 7 PROPOSALS FOR PROTECTIVE DUTIES. A Two Shilling Tax on Corn. |R«OHB'a TILIQRAMj London, December 9. The Birmingham Daily Post outlines the Unionists Tariff Reform Scbeme. It provides three rates of duties averaging ten per cent on manufacture! goods. Raw materials are exempt, but there is provision for a71 words
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Article68 1909-12-09 7 (From Oor Own Correspondent Penang, December 9. It now appears that Sir John French wil not arrive here until the 22nd instant. He is coming on the German mail steamer Dorfflinger, owing to the necessity of bis having to stay a given time at each port and68 words
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Article79 1909-12-09 7 Truck of Kerosine Ablaze in the Railway Yard. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 9. Yesterday evening, a goods track containing kerosine and sundries became ignited in the goods yard of the railway depot. The truck was pushed out from tbe other vans, and a79 words
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Article52 1909-12-09 7 Rumour that Indentured Labour in Straits May End. (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 8. The Pinang Gazette voices the rumour that as a result of representations of the Indian government, indentured labour in the Straits Settlements may end shortly, and only free coolies will be imported in52 words
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Article56 1909-12-09 7 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 8. Tbe list ot s-jhscriptions to tbe Walker Memorial Fund, whicii npened at Penang, totals 1650, including donations ot I hundred dollars from Messrs. A. R. Adams, J. Turner, E. W. Presgrave, Stothard, and D. A. M. Brown, Messrs. A. S. and56 words
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Article34 1909-12-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Koala Lumpur, December 9. The November output of Vallambrosa estate is 40,000ib5., making 241,9021n5, for tbe eight months, as against 144,60&bs in the corresponding period of last year.34 words
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Article131 1909-12-09 7 It is reported from Tokio that thn entire family of Capt. Kudo, formerly of the X Y. K. -teanier Kainigawa Maru, and now enjplovi d at the Kaisha's office, was murdered at his residence at 78, Nibonyenoki clio 1 clioiuh, Shiba Ward, Tokio, on November 21. The131 words
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Advertisement30 1909-12-09 7 Mr. Howard A. Kennedy, of tbe London Times editorial staff, will occupy tbe pulpit of Union Cbiub, on Sunday morning, t»jS •M» 9. C. Moiowg Poat of the Bid iu»t.30 words
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Article122 1909-12-09 8 The articles for the great boxing match for tbe championship of the world have been signed. Most spirited bidding ban taken place for the venue of the contest, between Johnson (the negro) and Jeffries. San Franciso offered to pay £25,000 in order that tbe fight should take122 words
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Article131 1909-12-09 8 S. C. C. Probables v. Possibles. A fast and evenly contested game was played on the S. C. C. half of the Esp'anade, yesterday, between teams representing the I'robablcs and Possibles. The Probables were two men short, but this did not appear to materially affect them as they proved131 words
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Article208 1909-12-09 8 Mr. Hubback Interviewed. Mr. T. R. Hubback, who was ticablo to play throughout the matches at Hongkong, in the course of a talk with the S. C. Morning Post said, tho reason they wore defeated in the cricket was that Hongkong's batting was a great deal better than208 words
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Article538 1909-12-09 8 Players' Rights Under Workmen's Compensation Act. Of immense importance to professional footballers is a decision just given by the Court of Appeal, which establishes their right to benefit under the Workmen's Compensation Act. The Crystal Palace Football Club (Limited) appealed from an award of the Croydon county-court538 words
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Article708 1909-12-09 8 CUNNINGHAM, CLARK AND CO. Interesting Point in Bankruptcy at Penang. The Pinang Ga/ettt, of the 3rd inst., prints the following report of a case which is of local interest as the matter has been mentioned in the Supreme Court here: A motion in this bankruptcy was heard before Mr. Justice708 words
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Article291 1909-12-09 8 Activity Observable in Certain Quarters. We have just received the advance statement of the weight of block tin and tin ore exported from these States during the months of January to November of this year, and of the duty collected thereon, as compared with the corresponding period291 words
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Article45 1909-12-09 8 The Uambnrg-American steamer Brisgavia has been ashore at the mnutb of the Yangtze itince Saturday, reports a win of the let inst Six tugs and the cruiser Scbarnhorat have tailed to tow her oil. It in feared that the Ttjwl will hare to be abandoned.45 words
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Article826 1909-12-09 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning iium. Tuiue. Dujcre. ooiiers. 2/- Allagar '2/9 8/2/- Options 1/- 1/6 2/- Anglo- Malay 13/9 14/8 xd. £1 Ar^lo Sumatra 81/6 85/1 Bxateng 80/6826 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter214 1909-12-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir, In your comparison of Sua Manggis and Jasin Rubber Co.s, yesterday 1 you refer to the prioe of rubber stated in the prospectuses. The Sua Manggis figures given as price s should be profits and if, as214 words
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Letter137 1909-12-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I shall be much obliged if you will bo good enough to allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to call the attention of the Municipality to an old carpenter-shed in Chin Swee Road, which in showing137 words
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Letter266 1909-12-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Some babas are really curious people. I wonder why they should take it into their heads to broach such a private topic as the cutting off of queues and discuss it in public But since they have touched it, I266 words
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Advertisement190 1909-12-09 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. HOUSE TO LET FURNISHED. Hollycroft," Stevens Road. Entry March 12. Apply to M. E. Plumpton, c/o Adamson, Oilfillan k Co., Ltd. u2156 FURNIBHED HOUSE WANTEO. Wanted, a furnished house in Tanglin, or neighbourhood. With immediate entry for one month or six weeks. Apply D. McLEOD CRAIK, 2461 Architect.190 words
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Advertisement261 1909-12-09 8 QUEEN OF ACTRESSES PRAISES PE-RU-NA. **************************************************00 6 dHr ii£vJHß^ > ¥m%. af* W vf o jwß Crltld lo %am M m JiH Of Flip o V f*9 mW- V v a J\aOST 9 j* MISS JULIA MARLOWE. doooo<x>ooo««ooo<x><>ooooo«««oo<x>ooooo<>oe«<xyx><><x>o<xx><>4 ANY remedy that benefits digestion ■trengthens the nerves. The nerve centers require261 words
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Advertisement323 1909-12-09 8 "I Improved under the treatment, bnl as noon as I stopped taking the medicine, I got bad again. "I took the medicine for two years, then I tint si'-k again and gave up all hopes of getting cured. saw a testimonial of a man whose case was similar to mine323 words
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Advertisement574 1909-12-09 9 STEABER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM KAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamers arc despaohed f rcm Liverpool cntwards tor the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards fur London* Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Ocnoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for MarselUns,574 words
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Advertisement599 1909-12-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P. R. Canadian Pacifio Railway Company's Royal Hall i Stoamsblp Lino. IHB RATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BOBOFH i ru I LHIHA JAPAN, CANADA tad tks i DNITBD BTATBB. Konte from Hongkonsj, via Bhanghal, Nagasaki tlaland Sea of J<%pan), Kote, Yokohama, Viotorii and Vsue.nver, K.M.B. "Kwehi oi Ihdia* 1599 words
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Advertisement528 1909-12-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APGAR LINE OF BTEAMERB. Tas nndermentioned mall steamers of the above Line maintain sr regnhu servioe between Oalontta and Japan, calling at Penang, Blnga pore, Hongkong and Shanghni M rautt FLEET. Tons Commander "Japab" 1,018 I. O. Oumi 5.9. "Gasoosi Apcai" 4,800 B. H. Bilsoi •.I. AbbatoM Akias"528 words
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Advertisement195 1909-12-09 9 "Seductively Delicious." CIGARETTES TURKISH LEAP. 'J'HESE delicious high-class cigarettes are manufactured of pure .elected VIRGINIA LEAF. No. 1 natural leaf. They are entirely different to any others obtainable and No 555 >• p er t' le r mode of manufacture is well known to and approved by medical men. p195 words
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Advertisement120 1909-12-09 9 NISSIN CO, 21, High Street. We have now a sp?cial display of Japanese Curios and Fine Artware in great variety, most suitable for XMAS PRESENTS AT EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP PRICES. KWONG HING LOON 6 CO., Nos. 47, 48 and 49, High Street, Established over 80 years. Workmanship and materials guaranteed o120 words
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Article624 1909-12-09 10 £135,000 FOR THE IRISH RAILWAY LINK. Early Opening Assured. The Government have decided to grant £185,000 towards the cost of constructing the additional piece of mccssary railway, from Collooney, in the county of Sligo, Iroland, to lilacksod Bay, in the county of Mayo, on the west coast.624 words
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Advertisement509 1909-12-09 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors 1 9. A. Dbb.ru k, Esq., Chairman. Ac. Asbtds, Esq., Vice-Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq., Managinß Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm. Chief Med. Officer. P. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Codvbbob. Tow Noam Pad,509 words
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Advertisement379 1909-12-09 10 INSURANCE. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. FIRB AND LIFB TOTAL FOMDB. EXCEED 414,910,000 taa LABassi warn omes in tbi wobld. BOUBTEAD A Co.,— Agtmu, COMMERCIAL UNION ABBORANOE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, LIFE. MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ASSETS exceed 417,000,000. W. A. BIMB, t 1375 Manager, Eastern Branch. bANOASHIBK INfIURANOB COMPANY LIMITED. BOW ÜBSED379 words
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Advertisement566 1909-12-09 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. HOORPORATiSD BY ROYAL CHARTER. ?aM np Capital in 80,000 Shares ot anOeaob i1.M0.000 isserv* Fund aU.676.00C Liability of Proprietors a 11 ,200,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. Rational Bank of Booilaad. a. Looden Oily A Midland Bank, LU BIMQAPOBE BRANCH. Current Aooounia are566 words
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Advertisement223 1909-12-09 10 THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE 00. LTD. •7 AMD 68, KLINO BTRBBT. ■stabliahed January T, 1907. Oepltai, Nominal M.000,000 Oapllal, paid up U. 000.000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors 11.000.000 COUBT OF DIBECTOHS. 1 Tin Taos Joon, Eeg. 7 8m Ku Jim, Eho.. I r>uo Cuu iliNo, Esq. 8223 words
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Advertisement935 1909-12-09 10 «ALES BY AUCTION. SALB OK 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 KOAD, ON FRIDAY. DECEMBER 10. AT 4 P.M .AND935 words
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Article959 1909-12-09 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Red Flag of Revolution. Gerald Bias writes in the Evening Standard as follows In the beginning there was the automobile. Hardly had it boon foaled Ibe such an equine term permissible), hardly was the sheen of novelty off the first bonnet, before959 words
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Article194 1909-12-09 11 Workhouse Boy Becomes Sheriff of the City. Councillor Thomas Ward, who haft been elected Sheriff of Nottingham, baa bad a remarkable career. Born in the Nottingham slums fifty-one years ago, ho wu sent to the workhouse school, and when 12 the guardians Rent him to a Southampton training194 words
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Article86 1909-12-09 11 Mrs. Roosevelt has received many messages from America saying a report is ourrent there that she has received a cablegram from her husband. This is not the case. She has received no communication from him or from Mr. Kermit Roosevelt, bat, having telegraphed to Nairobi, she received the86 words
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Advertisement316 1909-12-09 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and prices from the Solo Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. TJTOVER CARS The 6 H.P. Rover Car, Special Finish, Two Ignitions, Hood and Wind Screen, Is the ideal car for a business316 words
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Advertisement164 1909-12-09 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL THE MOST POWERFUL OISINFECTANT IN THE WORLD. 18 to 20 times more effective than Carbolic Acid, without the poisonous properties. A luxury for Toilet purposes in all hot climates. Sudden death to White Ants, Dry Rot, Mosquitoes and other Insects. Sold in Bottles, Tins and Drums. W. MENKE164 words
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Advertisement605 1909-12-09 12 WANTS. MINER PLANTATIOKB. Advertiser will pay option money on sound proposition. Particulars to "P." c/o Straits Times, 2416 STENOGRAPHER WANTED. stenographer wanted for largo office-. Must be capable. Apply with references to A „c/o Mraits Times. 2404 SMART EURABIAN GIRL WANTED. Wanted at once, a smart Eurasian girl for the605 words
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Advertisement583 1909-12-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. BM HBUIEI T8 BE UT. Hot. 81 aid 88, UaUtaUoa Hill, BJvm VaUar Bot4. Apply to LEE OHEHQ TAB ■BdOo. UTI HOUSE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road. Entry583 words
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Advertisement565 1909-12-09 12 TO BE LET OH 80LD. HOUSE TO LET No. .'i, Adis Road, off Sophia Road, up the hill. Immediate entry. Apply to A.S. Shooker, 7, D" Almeida Street. 2408 DWELLIN6 HOUSE TO BE LET A commodious dwelling house, Mimiville," No. 188, Tanjong Katong, completely furnished immediate entry. Apply to C.565 words
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Advertisement695 1909-12-09 12 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all outstanding bills against the Government should be presented for payment before the 15th instant. All bills incurred after that date should be presented for payment, if possible, some days before the 28th December, 1909. Singapore, December 1, 1909. 2394 NOTICE. Tenders695 words
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Advertisement673 1909-12-09 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motortyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sboots, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Saotion, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhosos, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT673 words
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Advertisement528 1909-12-09 12 Japanese Dentist, 67. BRAB BASAH ROAD. Dr. K. Tsutada is tho mil) ,lapane-«. Dentist in the town with whom you cai. consult direct either iv English or Malay. Painless Extraction from 1 each Gold Capping ."> Silver Capping H Joined Crown 4 liridge Work Full set teeth on plate 80528 words
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