The Straits Times, 10 January 1910
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Title Section13 1910-01-10 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.163 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 10. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1910-01-10 1 D. J. McCallnm's PERFECTION WHISKY. CALDBECK. MACGREGOR AND COMPANY. KATZ BROS., LD. The 1910 Coventry Royal Cycle (Coventry Made). WITH POPULAR FITTIINGS, COMPLETE, READY FOR THE ROAD. $55 each IHBS Dustproof and oil retaining ffiya^^^T *^jfck RIMS Westwood-plated, centres lined M CYCLE ACCESSORIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN STOCK. KATZ BROS.,114 words
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Advertisement60 1910-01-10 1 NOTICE. Depositors in tbe Savings Bank are reminded to send in their passbooks between the Brd and 17th January, 1910, for andit, in compliance with tbe Rules and Regulations under U*i Savings Bank Ordinary*. Passbooks may be forwarded free by post to the Superintendent of tbe Bank. W. G. BELL,60 words
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Advertisement18 1910-01-10 1 Chinese Porcelain. We have just unpacked an asflovtme of superior China Porcelain. aECEE OlsT, 37, South Bridge Road.18 words
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Advertisement289 1910-01-10 1 Robinson A Co. AMMUNITION. YiWMi^A^ewewSßSNHSwmXSSe^ewi S DCW pap6r case witl) au extra 9ttel liac( l under the brass, V^Bl^lEm^KKiSilWiw^WPlMraJHß^ which makes it much stronger and impossible to split at the end! \^^tßßa^amUthßth^KiAtiSSS^S^^ M many cases do, tbat are made by other makers. "BONAX" 15.25 IT 18 THE CHEAPEST AND BESTSMUELESS289 words
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Advertisement105 1910-01-10 1 Proprietor J. CARAPIET. Tiliphom No. 58. THE BEST FOOD THE BEST BAND. w ♦»> >°* Special <V* Guest Might Dinner Every Saturday. The Orchestra can accept engagements between 8 and 7 o'clock and after 9 p.m. THE SINGLE DOUBLE ROOKS -rgaleWJ^&.xmS^^^^^^ terms moderate. J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians. REPAIRS105 words
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Advertisement103 1910-01-10 1 Bollinger Chompogne. CALDBECK. MACGREGOR AND COMPANY. J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.S.. LONDON. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids and Bare Plants. Diploma and gold medal from tbe Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to Hi* Majesty the King of Siam, H.H. tba Sultan of Johore and H. H.103 words
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Article727 1910-01-10 2 How to Fight it. Of all the evils which the inhabitant of the torrid zone is called upon to endure, the greatest are, perhaps, the deadly debility and nervous depression which are the forerunners of the more serious ills so rife in warmer latitudes. Physical fitness should be727 words
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Article876 1910-01-10 2 THE STRANGE MYSTERY OF THE ELLAN VANNIN. Probable Solution. Writing on December 10, the Liverpool correspondent of the Evening Standard, stated:— It lias now been possible from tbe diverse statements to reconstruct the story of the Boi the Kllan Vannin. spite the severity of the876 words
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Article121 1910-01-10 2 On December 22, at the Artillery Camp, Birsandra, an unfortunate accident oocurred. Gunners Collins and McLaughlin, 76th Battery, R. F. A., were bitten by a mad dog. The next day Collins developed symptoms of hydrophobia and was taken into the Station Hospital, where the disease became worse,121 words
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Advertisement294 1910-01-10 2 Pilsen Beer. "PILSEN GIRL" :bk^:n:d my g^B«Sj^ itQ"teW^ Beer h^SßP^^f l^^B^Hjj^^H *4- 3*v v* *C*v 'smbil*' *w <By SaCHsW V?XV 'jt^ 2 ff E s jS& /i]H This Beer is guaranteed to be brewed from Malt and Hops and contains no Preservatives. It is made at Pilsen in Austria, and294 words
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Advertisement181 1910-01-10 2 BUCHANANS WHISKIES are not so experiment. They havo boen the favourite blends at borne lor many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in tho Colonies. No expense is spared in keeping both, up to the mark RED SEAL AND BUCK AND WHITE 40 SINGAPORE COLO STOBABE CO., LTD, NEAR181 words
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Advertisement232 1910-01-10 2 Ir Yon Surras from any Skin or Blood Disease such as Eczema, Scrofula, Bad Legs, Abscesses, Ulcers, Boils, Sores, and Eruptions of all kinds, Glandular Swellings, Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Gout, Ac. don't hesitate to start today a course of CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE, and the experience of thousands whom it has232 words
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Advertisement59 1910-01-10 2 A FOLLOWER OF INFLUENZA. An attack of influenza is often followed by a persistent congh, which to many proves a great annoyance. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been extensively used and with good success for the relief and cure of this couch. Many cases have been oared after other well-known remedies59 words
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Advertisement791 1910-01-10 2 The First Over-Channel Flight (Baraques to Dover, July 25, 1909) A "fTifonij. rr <** _•■->-■ nr —J V Nerve Strain, Despondency, Exhaustion All the world knows about the Ciieat Channel Flight, but it is from M. Bleriot himself we learn how much his marvellour conquest of tbft air depended upon791 words
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Article660 1910-01-10 3 I PUNS FOR CAPTAIN SCOTT'S EXPEDITION. Selection of Staff. Good progress is being made in the preparations for Capta n Scott's Antarctic Expedition 'officially designated British Antarctic Expedition, l«10), and Mr. C. R Meares, a member of the staff, is leaving for Siberia before the end of the660 words
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Article342 1910-01-10 3 Extraordinary Speech by a Member of the Government. Mr. Walter Itunciman. M. P.. president of the Board of Education, speaking at the opening of a new Temperance Hall at Burnley, not as one of his Majesty's Ministers, but as one of themselves, said he desired to see342 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement708 1910-01-10 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS ft GENERAL CONTRACTORS. SOLE FOR Worthington Pump Co.'s Patent Pumps Pulsometer Engineering Co. 6 Pulsometer Pumps Robey and Co.'s Portable Engines and Machinery Richard Hornsby and Son's Oil and Gas Plants Waygood's Lifts and Hoists Robert708 words
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Advertisement64 1910-01-10 3 BE6IN TREATMENT AT ONCE. Have you a weak throat If so, you cannot be too careful. You cannot begin treatment too early. Each cold makes you more liable to another and the last is always the harder to cure. It you will take Chamber lain's Cough Remedy at the outset64 words
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Advertisement182 1910-01-10 3 If you know our tea it will not surprise you to hear that over Thirty Thousand Agents sell it in Great Britain alone. There are many more in other parts of the world. BROOKE BOND'S TEA Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Straits Settlements. Wholesale Agents: MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO.182 words
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Advertisement254 1910-01-10 3 yss&£jjjr^ There is no need to i&ixixir use boiling water when using^ljt: lfSunli(totl I Soap I £vl «nd 't does not matter whether the water Jp &xjL is hard or soft— the result is the same. Jp£ ■Xtjnv A saving of labour, Jyl'sl'l-y. VHF^MX S *i A vln|: of tlme>254 words
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Advertisement661 1910-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, «Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Ply. mouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Cout, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamerr will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Arcadia Jan661 words
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Advertisement574 1910-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO.LTD. A rocalar fortnightly servioe is maintained between JAPAN and BUROPB by the Company's well-known TWIN-BCBBW STEAMERS, nndor Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanoee Government, specially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Bleotrioity, provided with exoellent aooommodation for First and Second Class574 words
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Advertisement610 1910-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE ANDSYDNEi. ALSO TAKING OARGO FOit OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA. NEW BRITAIN NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). •As inducement offer*. Smooth passage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly sorvioe to above ports is maintained by610 words
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Advertisement121 1910-01-10 4 BTEAMEB BAIUNBB. STBOWMRT-M«TBCIMPPI,I (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANQ, OOLOMBO, POST SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON. AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Bteamen are due on or about lbs undermentioned dstes:— orwabb. aosnwAU. 1910 1910 K. Wilhelmina Feb 19 Bembrannt Jan IS Orotius Feb 25121 words
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Advertisement559 1910-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILIHBS, HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service 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 Ttrernorhaven direct, calling at Penang and Oolombo. Tekini? oargo559 words
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Advertisement716 1910-01-10 4 BTEAIER SAILINW. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers ot this Company Ball fortnighty from Bremen, Hambarg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe ven>.) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Peaaag, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,716 words
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Article114 1910-01-10 5 FIXTURES. Monday, January 10. High Water, 8.0 a.m., 10.44 p.m. M. M. outward mail doe. Wesley Chnrch Anniversary, 8.30. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinomatogrsph. Tuesday, January 11. High Water, 9.40 a.m., 11.18 p.m. New Moon. Wednesday, January 13. High Water, 10.18 a.m., 11.52 p.m. Agri llort.114 words
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Article148 1910-01-10 5 ToDir. Penaug and Deli Calypso 3 pm Malaooa, Port Diokson, Port Swettenham and Telnk Anson Perak 3 pm Ceylon, A'tralasia, M'ritius, India, Egypt, and Europe, eto. Polynesian 3 pm P. Swettenham, Penang, Negtpatam Madras Thongwa 4 pm Batavia, Cberibon and Samarang Giang Seng 4 pm Tuesday. Penang,148 words
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Article36 1910-01-10 5 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Delta left Hongkong, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. tin Bth inst. and is due t > arrive at Singapore at 4 o'clock on Wednesday the 13th instant.36 words
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Article65 1910-01-10 5 >«■« 6 N. D. L. 3eo 8 B. I. 13 M. M. Mx> 17 P. O. )ec 23 N. D. L. Jeo 23 B. 1. ice 27 M. M. Deo 31 P. 40. lan A N. D. L. Deo 29 •lav 1 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan65 words
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Article404 1910-01-10 5 Latest Arrivals. Imhßtl. Brit str 185 tons, Captain Scott, Jao 8. From Pontianak. Jan 7. G.c. and 3 p. Thong Ek <* Co. For Pontianak, Jan 11— Rds. Batavier, Brit Btr 315 tons, Capt Simpson, Jan 8. From Natnna Is., Jan 6. Copra. Too Uoa Lye. For Natuna404 words
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Article61 1910-01-10 5 January 7 he Kltrl, Dul etr, Batavia Eelangor, Brit str, Telnk Anton via port* Amiral 1 only. Fob itr. Dunkirk via port* Lady Weld. Brit str, May and Halacoa o P. K. Friedrich, Ocr str, Japan via ports Hye Lcmg, Brit itr, Pahaog and Koantan Itlander, Brit Btr. Christmas61 words
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95 1910-01-10 5 WharvM at which Veueli mn Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAOAR. But Wbuh? Babik— Minilya. Him. East W. Sacnoa I— Cowrie, Fook Saag, Tboogwa. Saonoa No. 1 (Bb»db Wbabf)— Curnooy. Baonoa 2-Vorwacrt«. 3— Tonranc. 4 -St. Patrick. 6 -Nil. 8 Tencer. 7— Prometheus B—95 words
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Article113 1910-01-10 5 There was a collision between Towkay Seah Leang Scab's motor-car and a private gharry in front of the Official Assignee's office at ten o'clock, this morning. The car contained a number of Chinese including a lady, and the towkay himself was driving. The gharry was empty and113 words
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Article21 1910-01-10 5 An Englishman named Jenkins has been arrested by the local police on a charge of deserting from the army in Burmah.21 words
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Article309 1910-01-10 5 Mr. Carnegie Pledges a House Worth £250,000. The arrest in New York of Mr. Andrew Carnegie's motor-driver for exceeding the speed-limit, while driving tbe Steel King to the St. Andrew's Golf Links at Yonkers, was responsible for the startling discovery of a multi-millionaire without a dollar309 words
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Article200 1910-01-10 5 Suicide Because She was Coming to Borneo. Miss Madeline Kawlings, a daughter of Dr. J. Kawlings, Medical Officer of Health for Hartlepool, has met with a tragic death. Miss Rawlings, who was 25 years of age, was to have been married shortly to Mr. Edgell stilwell, of200 words
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Article101 1910-01-10 5 The French armoured cruiser Montcalm, which is fitting out at Brest to carry the fiag of Admiral do Castries in the Far East, is to make a big tour. The vessel is to leave Brest in the first fortnight of January, and will not complete the projected101 words
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Article112 1910-01-10 5 The marriage of Duke Johann Albert of Mecklenburg, Regent of Brunswick, and the Princess Elizabeth zu Stolberg- Honda was celebrated on December 16, at Brunswick. The wedding was a most brilliant function. In addition to the Emperor and Empress, the guests included the King and Queen of Bulgaria Prince Henry112 words
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Article249 1910-01-10 5 Finance Commerce. Swsapobb, Janvarv 10, 1810. EXCHANGE. On London— Bank 4 m/a 2/4 Demand 2/4,'j Private 0 m/s 2/4 J do 8 m/a 2/4 J On Germany— Rank d/d 288 J Private 8 m/a 244 do S m/e 246$ Cft France— Bank d/d 284 J Private 8 m/a 298} do249 words
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Article275 1910-01-10 5 Issni Valci Up i Company Di™«d BoTIM 8»lii 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 1 BeUt275 words
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Article652 1910-01-10 5 a/I M. a/--a- a/-"/• 1 l 1 i/--l 10 10 l 17 10 CO 6 10 '2 10 100 100 5 1 1 Sterling. 'i/- Allagar Rubber Estate Ltd. a/- I Anglo-Malay Rubber Co.. Ltd. 1 Batu Cavos Rubber Co., Ltd 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 1652 words
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Article172 1910-01-10 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 If 10 7 50 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 1» v Santera Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for ...i 1 10% for OP Fraser Noave, Ltd. 174% for '08172 words
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Advertisement166 1910-01-10 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. '21. Preliminary Notice of sale of Plants, property of D. Maw, K+j at Clare Grove, Emerald Hill Road, at 4JO. Jan. 2*2. Preliminary Notice of Hale of household furniture, etc., property of l>. Maw, Esq., at Clare Grove, Kmorald Hill Road, at 1.30. M.166 words
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Advertisement661 1910-01-10 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 286 LOTS, A LARGE VALUABLE COLLECTION OF WELLGROWN PLANTS, THE PROPERTY OF D. MAW, ESQ., To be held at Clare Grove," Emerald Hill Road (off Orchard Road), On Friday, January 21, at 3 p.m. Large, well. grown palms in Shanghai jarß fancy caladiums Japanese ornamental foliage plants maidenhair,661 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous307 1910-01-10 5 Singapore Tide Table. (From J»nuahv 13 io YafaMH 16 HIGH WATER. |LOW WATER Tune i H'ghUFTmM H'ghl January ht^ min^Jt. in^ hn.min. ft. In. MoaoAi 10 1044 pm M 8.63 am 6.J TuasoAl 11 J Uplg fm g7 4.80 am 6.1 w_..i9 J 10.1* n -9 8 9 pm 0307 words
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Obituary25 1910-01-10 6 Tan— On January 10, at 158, Toluk Ayer Street, Singapore, Mrs. Tan Boon Neo, beloved mother of Mr. Ho Yang Peng aged 81 years.25 words
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1221 1910-01-10 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 10. PLANTING AND LABOUR. We have referred several times lately to an element in tbo robber situation which valuers and company promoters show a tendency to ignore. T lat is the cost of labour on estates when the amount of tapable rubber is larger, and1,221 words
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Article16 1910-01-10 6 It has been decided to make a £1 call on the Law Guirantcu Trust of America.16 words
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Article19 1910-01-10 6 His Majesty the King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance regarding the Civil Procedure Code.19 words
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Article20 1910-01-10 6 Rules regarding tbe lioenoing and management of dutiable petroleum stores, are pub tished in the Gazette, of the 7lh instant.20 words
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Article23 1910-01-10 6 Sarinathan, a Singhalese clerk employed at the Bo tame a 1 Garden was stabbed in the cheek at a ronggeng on Saturday night23 words
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Article19 1910-01-10 6 Tbe Lowestoft mackerel catch for tbe season totalled 8.f00,'00, the boats engaged having earned between £400 and £600 each.19 words
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Article23 1910-01-10 6 The la'est issue of the Motor to band contains an interesting photograph of a WolseleySiddeley car in a coconut plantation at Telrk Kerbau.23 words
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Article21 1910-01-10 6 The Italian cruiser Puglia, 2,800 tons, arrived from Hongkong, this morning, en rente to Colombo, and exchanged salutes with Fort Canning.21 words
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Article27 1910-01-10 6 The Minotaur will be commisKioned on the 14th inst by Capt. Tothill to relieve the cruiser King Alfred, flagship of the China Squadron on the China Station.27 words
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Article27 1910-01-10 6 Tamby Marican, of 17C Cross St., has reported to the police that an employee named Abdul Karim has committed criminal breach of trust in respect of 12,480.27 words
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Article27 1910-01-10 6 Le Paris Tyre Company, Ltd., of 58a Hatton Garden, London are willing to enter into mgotiuions with the proprietors of rubber estates, with a view to purchase.27 words
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Article36 1910-01-10 6 Those interested in tho Agri Horticultural Show are reminded that a general public meeting will be ht Id at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, the 12th inst January, at 5 p. m to discuss affairs.36 words
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Article35 1910-01-10 6 Phra Satham Phitbak, the Oovernor of Trang, is on a visit to Kuala Lumpur in connection with the rubber industry. He intends to study planting methods there with tho idea of introducing them in Trang.35 words
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Article52 1910-01-10 6 An elderly bare- footed European clad in Tamil garb, but spotlessly clean, was Keen moving about Tanjoog Pagar Road among tbo crowd of Asiatics, this moruing. Judging by the bright colours of his get up and the sti ing of coins around his neck, the impression is that he is52 words
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Article50 1910-01-10 6 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, at Batavia, has just built quarters for tbe accommodation of its staff there. The Java Bade says that the building is bandsoma in xtyle and appearance, besides being soiid and strong. That journal is of opinion that the house in an ornament to the neighbourhood.50 words
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Article54 1910-01-10 6 One can always be sure of spending a pleasant evening at the Harima Hall cinematograph where tbe excellence of the pic ■jires continues to attract well filled houses. Changes in the programme are made frequently and every care is taken to ensure the comfort of patrons. The latest series of54 words
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Article73 1910-01-10 6 On Saturday night the prison officials gave a pleasant variety entertainment to their friends as they are wont to do at this season of the year. It was a musical affair. Several ■->ngs were given and a sketch, TLe Fa'ii Alarm, made things mirthful The library at the Warders' Quarters73 words
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Article112 1910-01-10 6 Miss Marie Hall, the lady traveller who three years ago completed a journey across Africa from south to north, is contemplating another interesting expedition in tropical regions. Miss Hall proposes to pay a visit in the near future to New Z ?alaud, and it U her intention at the close112 words
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Article107 1910-01-10 6 A joint committee has been at work in Oxford and Cambridge for more than a year, and has been considering the best method of meeting the ever-growing demand of the Far Eait for the best that European culture can provide. If the necessary funds are forthcoming it is proposed to107 words
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Article122 1910-01-10 6 Banka, so well-known for its tin, also grows pepper, the cultivation of which steadily increases in the hands of Chinese. The export of the spice last year was estimated at about 40,000 piculs. Tin remains the chief product of the island, the mines yieldiog the government yeaily a net profit122 words
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Article373 1910-01-10 6 A proposal ia on foot to invite 11. M. tho King to Canada. Sergt. Ross, of the local police, has been transferred to Penang. Mr. C. O. May, Deputy Colonial Engineer, Penang, has left for homo on long leave. Mr. H. Spakler has returned from leave and373 words
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Article26 1910-01-10 6 The next practice of the glees for the Scots Concert will take place in the Victoria Memorial Hall, on Tuesday aitt m, at 5.15.26 words
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Article85 1910-01-10 6 At a general meeting of the Darul Adab Club, held at the Club premised, on Friday, tbe following were elected officc-beurers for the first half year:— President, Syi i Alwee bin Zin al Joffree vice president, Sbaik Abmad bin Awath Hauthan hon. treasurer N. Hamid hon.85 words
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Article96 1910-01-10 6 Mr. Montgomerie, assistant •'■•ll* cf or. West Khandesb, has been appointed Spe. Magistrate by Oovernment to bold a preliminary inquiry into the Nasik murder case. Twenty five persons in all aro now under arrest and it is stated that the prisoners have made statements showing96 words
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Article143 1910-01-10 6 The old Selangor Club is no more, rays the Malay Mail of the 7th inst. One of the new wings was used on Wednesday, the other was occupied yesterday, and the work of pulling down the old Club, to make room for tbe new central building, has143 words
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Article165 1910-01-10 6 A gentleman who has d -ended to nell bis motor car, owicg to his Doing unable to secure the HtfiMl of a competent diiver, writes I have been trying for a mouth and a half to get a competent driver, but without succese, so have decided to sell165 words
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Advertisement94 1910-01-10 6 COARSE-CUT. s <s t^ZT^— OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. Indian Tea Company Finest Assam Special Blend Souchong gi H lib. Tin ?O.CO 2 lb. Tin §1.25 2 lb. Tin $1.20 Less 5 per cent, discount. JOHN LITTLE AND CO., LTD. Sole Agents. I vA. Mm THE DISINFECTANT94 words
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Advertisement254 1910-01-10 6 ALHAMBRA THE BIG SHOW. Change of Programme, To-Night. NEW ARRIVAL— LATEST NOVELTIEB. and Show, at 9.30 p.m. Overture by own Orchestra of Professionals. THE LITTLE PRINCES IN THE TOWER. The story of the Little Prinoes in the Tower is one of the must popular in English History, and the beautiful254 words
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Article139 1910-01-10 7 MR. LLOYD GEORGE DEFENDS HIS BUDGET. Wildly Conflicting Forecasts of Election Result. IRbctbb's Tbl*oram| London, January 10. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Plymouth, said that the Government intended to raise enormous sums of money for tbe defence of tbe country. They provided nearly three millions more (or the139 words
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Article149 1910-01-10 7 VISITS TO HAMBURG AND KIEL HARBOURS. Dinner with Princess Henry. IRauTM's Tbuoram.] London, January 10. During their visit to Kiel, the Chinese Com missioners dined with Princess Henry. |DBR OsTASIASTIHCHI LLOTD T«L»<»JIRa| Berlin, January 8. The Chinese Commissioners have visited Hamburg, whera they were received with special honours.149 words
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Article73 1910-01-10 7 SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT LAST YEAR. Exports Greatly Increase During December. [RaoTiß's Tiuosam] London, January 9. Imports into the United Kingdom inoreased in December by £3,959,899, and the exports by £4,:188,321 compared with the same month in 1908. Tbe imports for the year ending December 31 last amounted to £324,740,000,73 words
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Article58 1910-01-10 7 Protest Against Allegiance to Greece. (Baom'a Tilioram] London, January 10. The Porte has circularised the protecting Powers, protesting against a fresh and flagrant violation of Turkey's sovereign rights in Crete, through the Cretan executive taking an oath of allegiance to King George of Greece, and the House58 words
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Article35 1910-01-10 7 [Dm Ostasiatisohb Llotd Tblboram] Berlin, January 9. The Pcrte has sent a protest to the Creatan Protecting Power against the members of the Creatan Oovernment taking an oath of allegiance to the King of Greece.35 words
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Article19 1910-01-10 7 [Das OsTASUTiacM Llotd Tblbqium] Berlin, January 8. President Failures will visit Switzerland Shortly, going first to Oeneva.19 words
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Article24 1910-01-10 7 [Dm Ustasiatimhs* Llotd Tilsurak] Berlin, January 8. Latham, the aviator, has made a high flight record. He reached aa altitude of I.ICO24 words
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Article580 1910-01-10 7 Involve Messrs. Katz Bros, in Loss of Petroleum. Chow Thiam and Gan Liong, twakow men, and Messrs Katz Bros., owners, wore prosecuted before Mr. Wolferstan, on Saturday, on a charge of failing forthwith to take tins of kerosene direct to a dutiable store when discharged from a steamer.580 words
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Article480 1910-01-10 7 Government Endeavours to Improve Records. The Oazette of Janurary T contains a set of regulations for the Hegistration of Imports and Exports," which are to be in ..Lotion to the regulations of April 15, 1904, and revoke the regulations of August 19, 1898. Kegulation No. 3 as480 words
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Article50 1910-01-10 7 The syllabus of the entrance examination (or admission to the Straits and F. 11. S. Oovernment Medical School is 'published in the Oovernment Oazette. The examination will be held on February 14 and IS. The papers are of about the same difficulty as those set fox the Cambridge Local (.Junior)50 words
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Article406 1910-01-10 7 NEW BILL ABOUT TO BE INTRODUCED. Legalises Defacing of Bad Coin. For general information, there is published in the current issue of the Government Gazette the text of a new bill to provide for the defacement of counterfeit coin which is about to be introduced into the Legislative406 words
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Article568 1910-01-10 7 Results of Appeals to Valuation Committee. The report of the committee appointed to hear appeals against valuations for 1910 was presented to the Municipal Commissioners at a special meeting on Friday last, and was adopted. Following are particulars of some i of the valuations agreed upon House in568 words
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Article95 1910-01-10 7 The import trade of Tonkin has been depressed (or yean, owing to the heavy decrease in railway material shipment*, now that oonstinction work is no longer brisk. The people of the land are too poor at present to admit of a heavy demand (or imported goode. On the other band,95 words
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Article583 1910-01-10 7 THE BRITISH AND CONGOLESE SECTIONS LINKED. Rich Mines Reached. An announced by Renter, the formal opening and linking up of the British and Congolese section* of tbe Cape to Cairo Railway took place on Peoeruber 11. Tbe event marks an important step in the peaceful penetration of583 words
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Article310 1910-01-10 7 An Enjoyable Day by the Seaside Yesterday. Tanjong Him presented quite a gat* appearance on Sunday. The entire range of bungalows had been requisitioned for the day by holiday seekers. Besides the tenants of the various bungalows, there wae quite a large party of Malays310 words
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Article95 1910-01-10 7 The Siam Observer, of December 80, says We understand that the Oovernment has a project afoot to construct a penal settle ment for the more hardened of criminals on the island known as Koh Tao (Turtle Island) which lies about 40 miles north of Koh Samui and SO miles from95 words
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Article276 1910-01-10 7 Beach Road Murder Trial Commenced. After a trial extending over three dayn the nine Khub coolies charged at the Assizes, before the Chief Justice (Sir W. H. HyndmanJones) and a common jury, witi mischief by fire at Pulau Tekong, in October last, were found not guilty and were276 words
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Article317 1910-01-10 7 Forthcoming Visit to the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann writes to us as follows I beg to inform you that I have arranged (or my entire No. 1 Bandmann Opera Co., numbering fifty people, carrying their own orchestra, to play a season of 11317 words
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Article210 1910-01-10 7 On Saturday morning the Women's Section of the Methodist Conference held its opening session at the Oldham Hall, and appointed standing committees, read reports, etc Mrs. Oldbam presided. Miss M. L. Rank was elected secretary. The session adjourned at noon. This morning, a second session was held.210 words
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Article183 1910-01-10 7 Some time ago, a correspondent drew attention in these columns to the fact that a Chinese resident of Tanjong Him bad erected a fence to the extreme margin of his seawall, thereby preventing foot passengers from crossing to and from TaD jong Katong at high tide in183 words
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Article45 1910-01-10 7 A first list of subscribers to the Ceylon and Malayan Benevolent Fund has been published and amounts to £12,341. la addition the National Bank of India, the Mercantile, and the Chartered Banks have agreed to subscribe, bringing the total amount promi» id to about «18.eoa45 words
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Article64 1910-01-10 7 TIMES CRITICISM OF MR. KNOX'S SCHEME. Grandiose Simplicity Ignoring Realities. (RauiM's TilboraV London, January 0. The Times discusses Mr. Secretary Kuox's scheme (or neutralisation of the Maucimrian railways. It emphasises the financial and political obstacles and thinks that excellent intention! have led Mr. Knox to propose a plan64 words
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Article66 1910-01-10 7 PROPOSED FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. To Facilitate Inter-State Business. [Rbdtbr's Tilbqram] London, January 10. In a message to Congress Mr. Taft, with a viow to increasing the effectiveness of interstate Commerce, proposes a law for the establishment of an inter-state Commerce Commission, subject only to the Supreme Court. He66 words
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Article55 1910-01-10 7 The Great Protest Against New Tariffs. |Rbot«r'» Tblboram| London, January 10. Several German Chambers of Commerce have petitioned tbe Government to enter into negotiations with a view to prevent enforcement of tbe new French Tariff in March. They show that some of the duties have been increased55 words
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Article19 1910-01-10 7 [Das Ostasiatiscu* Llotd Tihobah) Berlin, January 9. Great rains have flooded the holy place at Mecca.19 words
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Article360 1910-01-10 7 Miss Anderson Distributed Prizes at Close of Meeting. (From Odb Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 9. For the third day's racing, tho going was good and the weather warm, but cloudy and threatening later. The attendance of the public was the best of the three days. His Excellency the360 words
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Article100 1910-01-10 7 Yesterday morning, as a motor cai which was travelling Oaylangwards crosstd the Kallang Bridge, an age d Chinese man essayed a leap out of the car while Mill in motion, and came a nropper. It was thought at first that he was merely stunned by100 words
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Article159 1910-01-10 8 The I poh ladies, shooting for the Mills cup, scored 184. The Selangor Ladies' Rifle Club's first shoot for tip Mills Cup, resulted in a score of 197. In tbe international football match between Wales aSd France, Wales won the match by 4h points to 14 points.159 words
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Article191 1910-01-10 8 5. C. C. Tournament. The first B. C. C. cricket tournament match between the Law and Civil Service and Merchants was played, on Saturday, in showery weather, the former winning after a very tame contest. Details follow Bailey b Noon broadrick b Bath Miles Ht. Williams b Bath /.ehnder191 words
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Article474 1910-01-10 8 .Scottish and English Leagues. The following are the chief results in tbe Scottish and Knglish first-division league football matchos played on Saturday, December 11:— lalkirk, 6 Dundee, Partick, 1 Aberdeen, Airdric, 2 Clyde, i Itir. 1 St. Mirrrn. Hamilton. 1 Hibs, lloarts, 5 Motlicrwcll, KiliuarDook, 2 Morton, Port kluh^ow,474 words
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Article114 1910-01-10 8 Singapore QoH Club. The December medal was played for on Saturday and Sjnday, and resulted in a win for Mr. A. J. Scandrett, who returned a nett score of 81. cards were returned: Selanstor Oolf Club. The following cards wore returned for the Ladies' January Medal: Miss Trump 77—27=50114 words
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Article597 1910-01-10 8 Auctions and Prices in London on December 14 and 15. The market tor Para has been firmer, and a fair business baa been done in Fine Hard at a recovery of Id. per lb reports tbo L. and 0. Express, of December 17. The sales include spot597 words
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Article111 1910-01-10 8 Cantonese Far Advanced in Western Knowledge. According to a report from Consul Sogawa. in Canton, the people there are far advanced in Western knowledge, having been in contact with people as early as tbe 15th century, and abound in a spirit of enterprise. In point of wealth,111 words
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Article174 1910-01-10 8 A naval record set up by Admiral Lord Nelson has gone by the board. Capt. David Beatty, D. S. has been promoted to the rank of rear admiral, while still but 38 years of age. Captain Beatty is one of those officers in whose path opportunities for174 words
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Article75 1910-01-10 8 It in reported that a goal* of the deputycommissioner at Umbala has had his band shattered by a bomb which he picked np at his master a gate on the night of December 28. It was in a tin wrapped up in rags and paper, and the parcel was addressed75 words
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Letter359 1910-01-10 8 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have read with interest your article on the Sedenak Robber Estates flotation your are quite right in doubting the value of the contract witL Sit Keng Saick the company will lose by it. It is stated that by ti.i359 words
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Letter809 1910-01-10 8 To thu Editor of the Straits Tiinos. Sir, I feel constrained to write you a few remarks on the leader appearing in your issue of sth inst., on the subject of Tariff Keform for India. The statement that India at present, and for the next century at809 words
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Article821 1910-01-10 8 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Mean. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following lilt of inotations this morning lorn. Valne. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 3/9 4/. 2/- Options 1/8 2/. 2/- Anglo-Malay 16/- 18/6 £1 Anglo- SnmatM 85/- 40/1 Banteng 86/8 40/.821 words
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Advertisement481 1910-01-10 8 RILEY, HARGREAVES AND CO., LTD. ELECTRICAL SHOWROOMS: NO. 5, BATTERY ROAD. THE BEST EQUIPPED IN THE EAST. INSPECTION INVITED. SOLE AGENTS FOR CROMPTON CO., LTD., ENGLAND. BRITISH INSULATED HELSBY CABLES, LTD. The Standard Life Assurance Co. WE CAN OBTAIN FOR YOU A LIFE POLICY: 1. At Home Rates (Under Double481 words
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Advertisement285 1910-01-10 8 MARLBOROUGH BEACH ROAD. The People's Popular. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. To- Night. Second Show, at ..3d p.m. M. MOUNET SILLY. (Film rf'Art). This is the worst subject ever seen. THE SEARCH FOR OLORV. In this humorous little Sketch we urn introduced to a commonplace individual, called Butternngers, who is haunted by285 words
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Advertisement436 1910-01-10 9 WHY BUY A MOTOR CAR SB* I For $4,000 when you can get HH§K L<t\ a more powerful car of better m> Psi A* quality for If WsStlSiL HALF THE PRICE. ~J3Kfm s^s^^^^^Bßv^sßisir^^A *3ssl sssr [INbS ---3iH ss^^^^ V P^VBl Wo&m Watch the car No. 303 now VvTnP^- running in436 words
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Advertisement428 1910-01-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tai *to»3i*re ot this Csmptay mi-n»»tn rs^nlar direct service between Cilantts, Strait Hongkong, Shanghai and Japsn, taking cargo on through Bill* ot Lading tor Oanton, Swatow Amoy, Chetoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsee Port*, Formosa, the Philippine*, Ac, ota. Steamers Ton* Commander Kctsia* 4,89(1 R.428 words
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Advertisement449 1910-01-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' iteamer* are detpaohed from Liverpool outward* for the Straits, Chins and Japan every week and from Japan homeward* for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight tor Qenoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and tor Marseille*, Havre449 words
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Advertisement501 1910-01-10 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. cTFr Canadian Paelflo Railway Company's Royal Hall Stoamihlp Lint. THB X, TIOBAi HIGHWAY TO BUBOPB VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA s.d |k* UNITED BTATBB (ULud B«s of J.pan), K*bT»otala£ii/ Vletorsi aad Vsnooorer, RM.B. ■E.fum oi Umu" "I Twin screw stsa Swa .I"*°™ J*fMi» I man, 1,000 to**, BJlfi. 'Kmnmt501 words
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Advertisement405 1910-01-10 9 ZZTZ Playep Pianos I 1 j j THE ROBINSON Auto-Manual GASH or «)>b9o. TERMSa These Instruments embody our twenty years' experience of the Singapore climate and carry ojr guarantee. TELEPHONE 191. Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettenham, Malacca. SUPPLIERS OF EVERY405 words
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Article600 1910-01-10 10 SPIRITED REPLY TO RECENT CHARGES. The Real Spawning Ground of Crime. Lord Curzon. speaking at Batb. described Mr. Asquitb's statement that prescntative Government was at stake as a ludicrous exoneration, and characterized bis claim that the Government's foreign policy was an unexampled success as an arrogant600 words
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Article161 1910-01-10 10 Pilot's Startling Theory of Floating Dynamite. A startling theory aa to the possible fate of the missiDg liner Waratah, which left Durban on July 26, was sighted the following day by the liner Gueiph off Bast London and then mysteriously disappeared, with passengers and crew to161 words
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Advertisement449 1910-01-10 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. Established 1887. It has to-day, more fondness in force than any other Canadian Lite Company ever had 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 refereooe449 words
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Advertisement397 1910-01-10 10 INSURANCE. COMMERCIAL UNION ABSOKANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, LIFE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ASSETS ttoeed «17.000,000 W. A. SIMS, Manager, Eastern Branch. THE IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE. UMITBU WITH Til Aluasoi Aanrauaca (Job fun, Loom I Bartholmew Lane, Londoa. ■RABUSUD 1803. Capital 45.U0,000 Total Fund* exoeed.. £lo,ooo,ooo OenenU Manager, Roani Lim, Bag. BARLOW397 words
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Advertisement512 1910-01-10 10 b BANKING. TERED BANK OF INDIA. IBTRALIAANO CHINA. ■OORPORATiSD BT KOYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 60,000 Sharee of IHetch .11,100,000 tteeerre Food 11,675,000 aaatrre Liability of Froprialon «1, 100,000 BANKEIB. Bank oi Bngteb4. HaUooal Bank of Soo.laad. I'kt fcoadcn Oily Midland But, LM. BINGAPORE BRANCH. Current AooounU are opened512 words
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Advertisement158 1910-01-10 10 BE HAI TONB BANKING AND NBURANCE 00. LTD. .ND M If LING BTRKE I blished Janaafj T, 180 T. omtnal #1,000,000 kid ap 91,000,000 lability o* Proprietor! 11,000,000 COUBT OF DIHBCTOKS. I Tm Tact loom. Bag. 7 Bui Ku Jia, Eaq. I Luo Chu Hot, Esq. 8 In Hoo Lv,158 words
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Advertisement450 1910-01-10 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A-rrcrioitq- sale OK High-Grade Teak European and Chinese Furniture and Plants, etc., THE PROPERTY OF HONOt RABLE W. D. BARNES, AT "MOSS BANK," NO. 28, GRANGE ROAD, Corner of Devonshire Road, On Saturday, January 15, at 2 pm. WOOD C EL l sm9 J rm i %JP450 words
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Advertisement312 1910-01-10 10 SHERIFFS SALE. VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES At H. L. logblan and Co.'s Salerooms Friday, January 14, 1910, at 8.30 p.m. All the Defendant's Right Title and Inter eat in tbo following properties Lot 1. 99 Year Leasehold Property known as No. 47, Upper Hokien Street, Area 996 square feet. Lot a.312 words
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Article834 1910-01-10 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Duke of the Abruzri has ordered a 120 horse- power Kiat racing car. Mr M. H. l)unn has been appointed manager and Mr. H. it. Cook, assistant manager, of the Darracq Company's business in London. A novel style of publication is issued834 words
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Article227 1910-01-10 11 Possibility of Seeing from London to Paris. Talking over the telephone from London to Paris aeems sufficiently wonderful, bat shall we ever be able to Bee people in Paris while Bitting comfortably in onr homes or business booses in London asks the Daily Mail. This point is raised by227 words
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Advertisement270 1910-01-10 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and price* from the Sole Amenta (or Strait Settlements: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Olympia Show. SMITHS PERFECT SPEEDOMETERS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. Large Consignment of Latest Novelties, Just Arrived. Inspection Invited. C. F. F. WEARNE CO..270 words
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Advertisement261 1910-01-10 11 V\\\\\\ It IIJ/l/. A Dainty Non-Greasy Balm for the Skin i^H? O N BEAUTY Vilf hazelinell£ (TRADE M«D» JP SNOW THE BUKHOUGHS WELLCOME CO. LONDON (ENG.) Rk« Y.X.H NONTMAI BVO-.W r r..v.s I i i ll\ I I SOLD IN GLASS POTS BY ALL THE PRINCIPAL PHARMACISTS. SINGAPORE SODA WATER261 words
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Advertisement498 1910-01-10 12 WANTS. MBIBTANT ORESBMAKEB WANTED. Wanted, an assistant dressmaker and a Ijw girls. Apply U, Sophia Road. Ml PRIVATE-TUITION AT HOME. English, Latin, French, Mathematics (a •pociality), Light, Heat. Apply S.R., c o Straits Times. 2574 MEDICAL O'FICER WANTEO. Wanted, qualified Medical Officer. Apply, Manager. The Rubber Estate of Jobore, Ltd..498 words
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Advertisement490 1910-01-10 12 WANTS. BOARD ANO LODGING WANTEO. By lady, with private, simple family. Apply, with terms, to M.P., c/o Straits Times. r )0 HOY TEACHER WANTED. Wanted, a qualified lady teacher (holder of Straits certificate for Teachers or possess ing similar qualifications) to take charge of the Infant Department in tbe Anderson490 words
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Advertisement586 1910-01-10 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. TO BE in. Compound Houses, No. 164, Middle Road, and op the hill, No. 3, Adis Road, off Sophia Road. Apply to A .S. Shooker, 7, d'Almeida Street. 17 COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. Compound bouse, No. 20, Spottiswoode Park. Apply to Ong Tek Uva, No.586 words
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Advertisement692 1910-01-10 12 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The offices of Messrs. H. Schaefer and Co. have been removed to No. 1, Malacca Street, as bom January 1, 1910. 2604 NOTICE. MEBBABERIEB MARITIMEB. The offices of the abovenamed Company have been removed frcm No. 1, Robinson Road, to No. 5, Collyer Quay. 4 THE692 words
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Advertisement607 1910-01-10 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles. Sheets, VAIiVBS, Rings, TYRES, HOSBS (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT607 words
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Advertisement547 1910-01-10 12 B) Social yffijttSx:? A|'l'«intm<nt To His Excellency Sir John Anderson. 0.C.M.U., Governor and Commandcr-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements and its Dependencies. EUROPE HAIR DRESSING SALOON Terms Moderate. Special Rates for Monthly Constituents. NO. D. 6RAND HOTEL DE L EUROPE BUILDINGS. Japanese Dentist, 67, BRA 3 BABAH ROAD. Dr. K. TButada547 words
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