The Straits Times, 9 February 1910
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Title Section13 1910-02-09 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.178 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement152 1910-02-09 1 D. J Jlc&ttjm's PERFECTION WHISKY. CALOBECK, MACGREGOR AND COMPANY. KATZ BROS., LD. Bedsteads, Bedding, Teak Furniture, Mirrors, Carpets, Linoleums. SHEETINGS. LINENS. DAMASKS. CALICOES. BLANKETS. RUGS. QUILTS. ETC.. ETC. NOW ON SHOW. KATZ BROS., LD. Merit Sheer merit has been the foundation of the popularity of our High-Class Aerated Waters. Pure152 words
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Advertisement55 1910-02-09 1 NOTICE. Fraser Neave's Aerated Water Establishment will be closed on tbe loth and i ith current (Chinese New Year). 804 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY 600D8 DEPOT. On and after Monday. 7th February, 1910, Goods will be received at the Railway Godown Pulau Saigon. Parcels and Perishable Goods will be dealt with55 words
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Advertisement196 1910-02-09 1 Robinson A Co. j^ffi^l RALEIGH Bicycles. PITTED WITH DUNLOP TYRES. \yKRB ■3l's^?nß»L and complete with Silver Plated, ><*5 jißjP2#^^^^^^^ Robinson A Co. NOTICE. FEDERATED MALAY BTATEB RAILWAYS On and after Tuesday, 15th February, 1910, tbe section of line between Gemaa and Kuala Pilah will be open for passenger, parcels, goods,196 words
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Advertisement6 1910-02-09 1 Bollinger Champagne. iALOBFCK, MACGREGOR AND COMPANY.6 words
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Article598 1910-02-09 2 LOCATED IN DESOLATE PLAIN IN MESOPOTAMIA. Views of Sir W. Willcocks. QUARREL BETWEEN CAIN AND ABEL RECALLED. Why Noah Built the Ark. The Constantinople correspondent of The Leader writes Sir William Willcocks, the British adviser to the Turkish Ministry of Public Works, affirms his belief that598 words
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Article201 1910-02-09 2 Russia's Attitude In the Anhalt Case. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Telegraph, wiring on Jaunary 7, says:— A lull in politics, domeatio and foreign, usually characterises Christmas, which in Russia is being celebrated to day, but the Anbalt case and itR possible consequences still preoccupy the Government,201 words
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Article67 1910-02-09 2 Mr. James J. Hill, the head of the Great Northern railways combination, has issued an order declaring that in the future men who drink alcoholic liquors will not be employed upon the railways under his control. The order is said to be the result of Mr. Hill's conviction that a67 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement474 1910-02-09 2 Rubber Machinery. ESTIMATES FOR SUPPLY ERECTION OF FACTORIES COMPLETE WITH ALL MACHINERY, ETC. SOI>K UiKNTS tJLe"HORNSBY" Gas Oil Engines. "SIROCCO" FANS for "Drying" Houses. Tools and Appliances. Howarth Erskine, Ld. The Sun NEVER sets on the "ELGIN TENTS. They are to be found ALL OVER THE WORLD. is /A. x.474 words
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Advertisement103 1910-02-09 2 DIPHTHERIA HOW IT MAY BE AVOIDED. Diphtheria is usually contracted wben tbe child has a cold. The cold prepares tbe child's system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. Wben there are oases of diphtheria in the neighborhood children that have colds shoold be kept at borne and103 words
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Advertisement584 1910-02-09 2 FACIAL HUMOUR REHBILUUe Two Coys Contracted Ringworm at Same Time One was Treated Professionally to No Avail— Other Perfectly Cured by Cuticura. MARKED CONTRAST IN FAVOUR OF CUTICURA "At the end of July our boy was limping with a little friend and a few days after it was notic-d that584 words
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Advertisement317 1910-02-09 2 KAHIRA TURKISH CIGARETTES. OBTAINABI AT ROBINSON CO. ALBERT L. .A.. DALEY Undertaker. Monumental Mason and Marble Merchant. AGENT FOR Messrs. dottridge brothers., LTD., oi London. Military Contractor. Has the ONLY Rubber Tyred Hearse in the town. ONLY ITALIAN MARBLE USED IN MONUMENTS. 43, Prinsap Street. Telephone t No. 619. A317 words
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Article1175 1910-02-09 3 ALFRED DE MUSSET'S LETTERS TO MLLE D ALTON. Lesson from a Gift. The Figaro has begin tbe publication of tbe letters sent by Alfred 1c Musset to Mile. Aimee d'Alton, who took the greatest precautions thirty years ago to keep her identity secret. There is a touching1,175 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement791 1910-02-09 3 V£S\> Thousand >g#^%^ I Household JL^3 B Wash Clothes. IMONKEYI X, BRAND >^ Makes Copper like Gold. Tin like Silver SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM MAY 1. 1909. AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYB ONLY. DP TRAINS, i i j 4 c t 8 i io n ii791 words
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Advertisement553 1910-02-09 3 TEA Good tea is like a good friend. It will never disappoint you when you turn to it for comfort. Bat mind you get Brooke Bond's. BROOKE BONDS TEA Sold by the following dealers < ivan Chin Hong Co. Ebramsah Pakirmaiden Co. Tiang Joo .v Co. Chin Keat Co. Kwong553 words
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Advertisement768 1910-02-09 3 KESTII I rf IYII dI ..food, aj M M M Br !r iTair Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 35 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only768 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement710 1910-02-09 4 STEAMER BMUIWB. P. 8?O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Ladiog issued for China Ooast, Persian Qulf Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for OMna) Delta Feb 11710 words
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Advertisement545 1910-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO. LTD. A regular fortnightly servioe is maintained between JAPAN and BUROPB by the Company's well-known TWINSCBBW *****181, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with exoellent accommodation for Firat and545 words
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Advertisement593 1910-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTB, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND EYDNEI. ALSO TAKING CARGO FOit OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTB, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NBW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORTB (with transhipment). •As induoement offers. Smooth passage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports Is593 words
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Advertisement147 1910-02-09 4 BTEAHER BAIUWBB. STBOMVURT-SMATBCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, OOLOMBO, PORT SAID, OENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON. AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dttes: Outward Homzwabd 1910 1910 K. Wilhelmina Feb II Vondel Feb 11 Grotius Feb 36147 words
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Advertisement588 1910-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBUR6. The steamers of ibis Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven diraot, calling at Penang and Oolombo. Taking oargo588 words
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Advertisement724 1910-02-09 4 STEAMER SAILIIHg. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers if this Company sail fortnighty from Bnasaa, Hambarg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Soathamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnaoMc > Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice varsa) Port Said, Suez, Aiten, Ooljmbo, -\-p Singapore, Hongkong724 words
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Article160 1910-02-09 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, February 9. High Water, 9.26 a.m., 11.18 p.m P. and O. homeward mail dun at a w S. V. A. Camp. Pasir l'anjang. Cracker firing from midnight. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborongh Cinematograph Thursday, February 10. High Water, 10 14 a.m.. 11 44 p m.160 words
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Article129 1910-02-09 5 To-Dat. l'euaug And Colombo Ami Mara 3 pm l'ungkong, 6U»o^liai and JapuD SuniU 3 pm Malaooa, Port Uicksou. Port Swetteaham and Telok Anson Kintu t pm Bawean, Sourabaya, liiudjermassin, etc. G. O. Davndels 4pm To Mob Row. l^afPenaug. jylon. Anatralasia, Mauritins, India, Aden, Egypt, and via B129 words
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Article113 1910-02-09 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer IMta left Colombo at 1 p.m. on Sunday tbe Ktli inst., and mHy be expected to urrivi her' "ii Saturdny morning tbe lltli inst. I tft Blnnpora L .)oo 31 P. 40. Lan 3 N. D. L. Lan 6 B.113 words
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Article548 1910-02-09 5 Latest Arrivals. llrnuiccr, Dat str 321 tons, Captain Ltobma. l-'eb 8. From Djambie. Fel> 7. 0.0. and 4 p. Ships Agency. ForDjambio. Feb 9— Rdi. Mb <» S ■■■■'lsfnil, Brit str 8206 tons, Capt Nntman, Feb From Shanghai. Jan 30. G.c. Paters >n Simons ft Co. For Hamburg,548 words
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Article162 1910-02-09 5 February 6 Heim, Nor str, Bombay Kmelovn, Ger str. Hamburg via pirta I liawikuk. Ocr str. Bangkok Siraeriitrroon, Dut itr, Bandjermaaaiu Urnggula, Brit str, Anamba aud Natuua Is. Ban Yong Seng, Brit str, Billiton ami Palembang Amhent. Brit str, Pontianak R. S. Baru, Dat str, Rhio 7 Reichenlxich, Ocr162 words
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Article58 1910-02-09 5 The captain of the Dutch steamer Giang Ann, which arrived from Samarang, this morning, reports that a Javanese contract coolie named Setro jumped overboard at 7.30 p. m., yesterday, in Hbio Straits, and could not lie recovered as it was very dark and squally. The steamer Islander, from58 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article115 1910-02-09 5 C n London—Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4;, Private 6 m/s 2/4] do 8 m/s 2/4 ii On Germany— Bank d/d m 2881 Private 8 m/s 244 do 8 m/i 248} On F ran■»-Bank d/d 2H4j Private 8 m/s M 299* do 6 m/s 803J On India—Bank T. T.115 words
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Article123 1910-02-09 5 Gambior buyers 11.00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 14.25 Copra Bali io.io do Pontianak 990 Pepper, Black buyers 14 87' do White t% buyers 25 00 Sago Floor Sarawak 3go do Braoei No. 1 notn *"f» SfP? nom. CofleoCsh 80.00 Coffee Palemfcm?, 20% ba*>i DOru. Coffee, Liberian 28.00 Tapioca,123 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article263 1910-02-09 5 Issdi Paid Vaiui Dp Cowrun Di^md BowM 8 M 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 10 1 10 18 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 4/ i 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1263 words
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Article672 1910-02-09 5 2/a i l l l i l l 10 t l l l l l l l l a/--l l l l l l r i i i i i t i i i i i i i i i -a-/-1 10/-} 1 l 10 2/--a- a/-l l l672 words
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Article170 1910-02-09 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 CO 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. ...I Fraaer Neave, Ltd. Hotel van Wijk Co. Ltd. Howarth Krskino Ltd. 7% Ireterenoe Eats Brothers, Ltd. Deterred 8% Com. Prolerenoe Majnard Co., Ltd.170 words
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Advertisement388 1910-02-09 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Fob. 12.— At Bosoombe, 15, Nassi m Boad, Teak household furniture, etc., property of H Poel, Esq., at 1.30. Feb. 19.— At No. 26 Syed Alloy Road, Teak Household Furniture, etc., property of A. Ochs, Es<]., at 2.30. n. L. Coffhlan and Co. Fob. 16.388 words
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Advertisement255 1910-02-09 5 PLAYER'S Qixture lv 1 lb. Patont jfljfc Air-Tight Tins. PRICE 55 CTS. obtainable at i I ROBINSON CO. Proprietor J. CARAPIET. Tiliphons No. 68. THE BEST FOOD AND THE BEST BAND. a\ K o >°* <*/»»**' Quest Might Dinner ««*Vj, i«*^--^ Every Saturday. The Orchostra oan accept engagements botwoen 8255 words
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Advertisement315 1910-02-09 5 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. FOX HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOWS.S. GLENOGLE, 2,399 tons, Captain Paddle, will be despatched for the above ports on Tuesday, the 15th inst. She has excellent accommodation. For freight or passage, please apply to TAIK LEE GUAN CO., 314 Agents S.S. KISTNA. FOR PORT SWETTENHAM PBNANG The315 words
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Obituary18 1910-02-09 6 P.i -.hell. On February 8, at Singapore, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McArthur Russell.18 words
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1069 1910-02-09 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. HOPE FOR SINGAPORE. All things are possible, and the SingaporeKranji Railway, that little marvel which snorts and screams and scatters smuts with the insolent assertiveness of a spoilt child, may be the forerunner of great trunk lines of which the terminus will be the1,069 words
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Article14 1910-02-09 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 as well as en page14 words
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Article14 1910-02-09 6 Thirteen deaths took place at St. John's Island daring the week ended February 6.14 words
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Article13 1910-02-09 6 The opening of the line between Gemas and Kuala Pilah is postponed indefinitely.13 words
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Article32 1910-02-09 6 The directorate of Lioggi Plantation* Ltd.* bar* fleeided to iasue bean* shar* warrants The first patent for a German aeroplane has been granted to a Frankfurter named Enier for a new biplane.32 words
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Article29 1910-02-09 6 Following are the advanoe official figures liable to correction of the export of tin from Perak for January:— Block tin 9,424.67 piculs tin ore 24,083.75 piculs, and duty 1M41.030.2-J29 words
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Article31 1910-02-09 6 Mr. Halloway. who lives in Stevens Rd., has reported to the police the disappearance from bis residence of a quantity of silver articles and four coats, the total value being 195.31 words
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Article29 1910-02-09 6 Tuberculosis stands at the bead of the diseasoa whioh afflict the Indian. This is the statement made in the annual report of the Commissioner of Indian affairs at Washington.29 words
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Article34 1910-02-09 6 The gas buoy off Nemesis Bauk is reported to be in a waterlogged condition, according to the captain of the Christmas Island Phosphate Co.'s steamer Islander, which arrived, this morning, from her home port.34 words
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Article37 1910-02-09 6 At Hongkong, the other day, Sir Henry Berkeley was describing the immovable property belonging to a deceased gentleman, and a smile passed round the bar of the Supreme Court when he suggested that ships were immovable property.37 words
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Article46 1910-02-09 6 The Times of Malaya, of Saturday, says The Liars Company, some sixteen in number, arrived here in a special carriage labelled with their own designation by the mail train from Penang, this morning, and the local station was very full of residents anxious to meet them.46 words
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Article45 1910-02-09 6 Some days ago, a complete cinematographic outfit arrived at Peking, says the Peking Daily News, and it is said that it is intended for the Prince Regent, who ordered such a machine with complete fixings some time ago from abroad for installation in the palace.45 words
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Article49 1910-02-09 6 A Bombay trader of 17 Malacca St., is said to have entrusted two bundles of carpet valued at #800 to two employees named Sco Chit and Hoh Low, to deliver, bat the purchaser never received the carpets and the police are now lookiug for Soo Chit and his companion.49 words
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Article50 1910-02-09 6 Capt. Willis, of the local steamer Nam Yong, which belongs to Messrs. Wee Bin and Co., reports that while in port at Ampanam, Celebes, on January 29, his vessel was struck by lightning, the main topmast being split. The Nam Yong arrived here, yesterday, with 77 passengers and 303 pigs.50 words
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Article56 1910-02-09 6 Ten Macao* have been arrested at Tanjong Rhu on a charge of being members of an unlawful society. The case was mentioned to Mr. Colman, yesterday afternoon, and postponed for a week. Two of the accused, believed to be ringleaders, were refused bail, which was granted the others in the56 words
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Article68 1910-02-09 6 Three Chinese were severely burned at a spirit shop at 88 Ophir Road, yesterday, and removed to the General Hospital. They were carrying some bottles of arrack and one of them was smoking. One of the bottles fell and was broken and the spirit became ignited. As the flames shot68 words
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Article83 1910-02-09 6 The Sumatra Post notes that a rubberrage has set in throughout Deli. So great is the rush that soon every bit of land suitable for rubber will be tiken up. It is feared that some of the more hastily formed companies will fare ill in future. The moment the rush83 words
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Article73 1910-02-09 6 At the marine court, yesterday, Wapoo Marican, Ahmad Marican and Mootoo Kurpen Chetty were fined t3 each by Commander RadclifTe for obstruction in the fairway of the river at Kampong Saigon with their tongkanqs. Three Chinese, who bad neglected to register their twakows for the current year, were also fined73 words
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Article82 1910-02-09 6 A Dutch newspaper called Neerlandia publishes the following astounding iuformation on the authority of a correspond -nt. At Hongkong and Singapore Holland^™. through their energy are crowding out the British. At Singapore the Netherlands India Commercial Bank settles the exchange rate of the dollar. There the Netherlands Trading Society issues82 words
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Article105 1910-02-09 6 Ismail, who bears every appearanoe of being an orthodox Malay, in colour, demeanour, dress and features, save for a slight obliqueness to his eyes, was before Mr. Green, this morning, for preliminary enquiry into an allegation that be bad returned from China after having been banished from Penang under the105 words
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Article112 1910-02-09 6 The Agricultural Bulletin for February is oat. The number leads off with some interesting observations by Mr. B. J. Eaton, F. M. S. Government chemist, on the effect of arsenical and sulphur fumes on vegetation, with particular reference to the Para rubber tree and Rambong. There are also some useful112 words
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Article356 1910-02-09 6 Capt. E. C. and Mrs. Prynn return to Singapore on Maroh 4. Mr. Alma Baker will shortly be proceeding to Java to recruit Malay labour for his plantations. Mr. H. C. Ridges, Protector of Chinese, Perak, is laid up with a severe attack of fever. His Highness356 words
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Article44 1910-02-09 6 A wire from Calcutta, dated the Ist inst.> says that tiro broke out the previous night in the jute cargo on the steamer Gregory A pear, loading for tue Straits, resulting iv damage to the extent ol Hi. 50.000.44 words
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Article51 1910-02-09 6 Readers may be reminded that this is one of the early mails. The P. and O. Arcadia is timed to sail for Punang, Colombo, and Europe at Sam. to-morrow (Thursday It is rather fortunate, as the Chioeee New Year, which means a suspension of business, begins to51 words
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Article104 1910-02-09 6 A great feature of the Hippodrome per. formance last evening was the wrestling oontest between Kramer and Brescoe. At a former encounter Kramer beat Brescoe, but tho latter felt justified in challenging his rival to a match in the catch as-oatch can style. This meeting was decided at104 words
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Article100 1910-02-09 6 The report of Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, the registrar of births and deaths, shows that during the week ended February 6, 288 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 48.53 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 82 deaths, dysentery 14, bronchitis100 words
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Article142 1910-02-09 6 From midnight to-night, until midnight on Sunday, it is ordained that wo shall make holiday, largely becautte we cannot tet through our work however much we want to. The exchange banks close from this afternoon until Monday, and to-morrow this paper will not be issued. Tha wet weather142 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1910-02-09 6 Under the Most jp <& H R H> Th U ke Established 1872. BEND YOUR DIAMONDS AND GEMS B. P. DE SILVA, 62, High Street, and all sorts of Curios to be mounted, JUST AS YOU WANT THEM and at almost any price, in Gold and Silver. RINGS. BROOCHES AND225 words
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Advertisement137 1910-02-09 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. THE BIG SHOW. GHIBESI NEW TEAR SPECIAL PROGF'm To-Night! To-Night! SELECTED SERIES OF COMICS. LATEST ACQUISITION. Second Show, at 9.80 p.m. POULTRY BREKDING. HOW DUTCH CHEESE IS MADE. TWO STKINGS TO HER BOW. (Comic). ROCHIS CAPTIVE. A MOTHER-IN LAW IN LOVE. (Comic) BEFORE .»Nl) AFTER. (Comio). THE137 words
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Article74 1910-02-09 7 ANTI -BRITISH SPEECH MADE BY MR. MERRIMAN. Rejects Proposals for Coalition Ministry. [Raima's Tblbobam] London, February 9. A Capetown telegram reports a vehement speech in which Mr. Merriman denonnoes the idea of a coalition ministry, implying reassertion of old raoial lines under the Union. The speech is much74 words
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Article53 1910-02-09 7 Successfully Operated Upon for Appendicitis. (Rbotbb's Tblbokam) London, February 8. The King of Sweden has been suocesfally operated upon for appendicitis. The operation took place at midnight yesterday. IDbb Ostasiatiscbb Llotd Tblmbam] Berlin, February 8. The King of Sweden has undergone an operation for appendicitis which has53 words
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Article55 1910-02-09 7 Credit Demanded for Building New Fleet. [Rbcth's Tblbobam London, February 8. A Constantinople telegram says the Government will shortly submit to parliament a demand for an extraordinary credit of five millions pounds, Turkish, to be spread over a decade, and used for improvements of the navy, based on55 words
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Article46 1910-02-09 7 The Cyclops Badly Stranded Near MM, JRioTBR'n TblbobamJ London, February 9. The ocean liner Cyclops, bound from Barrow to China, is ashore near Jeddah. One hold of the vessel is full of water, and she has asked for immediate assistance, whioh is being sent.46 words
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Article40 1910-02-09 7 Bill for Providing a New Battle Fleet. [Rbctbb's Tilsoraicl London, February 8. The French Cabinet has submitted to the Chamber a Navy Bill, which provides a battle fleet of 28 battleships, ten scouts, 22 destroyers nnd 24 eabmarines.40 words
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Article21 1910-02-09 7 [Rbotbe's Tblbo&am] London, February 8. The death of ex-Consul General Knappe, formerly of Shanghai, is announced at Berlin.21 words
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Article19 1910-02-09 7 [Rbutbb's Tblbobax] London, February 8. Mr. Axqaith has left Cannes on his return journey to London.19 words
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Article38 1910-02-09 7 Powers to Re-occupy Crete and Settle Difficulties. [Dbb Ostasiatischb Llotd Tuisua| Merlin, February 8. The Protecting Powers have intimated their intention of re-occupying Crete, and the Grand Vizier declares that the crisis is at an end.38 words
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Article33 1910-02-09 7 [Dbb Omasiatischb Llotd Tblboeam] Berlin, February 8. Mr. Taft has granted the benefits of the minimum tariff to Germany. This will extend to thu German Colonies, which have hitherto beeu excepted.33 words
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Article30 1910-02-09 7 [Dm Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblbobam] Berlin, February 8. At Helinopolis, in Egypt, the German aviator Grade is making daily flights, and has won the distance and speed prizes.30 words
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Article33 1910-02-09 7 [DlB OSTABUTU HI LIOTD TILBOBAM] Berlin, February 8. The Hamburg Amerika line is paying a six per cent dividend, and 20 million marks has been written off for the reserve.33 words
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Article24 1910-02-09 7 [Dl« OWTABIATUOM LLOID TbLMBAM] Berlin, February 8. The Imperial Defence Commission of the Dam* reports in favour of v airship fleet.24 words
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Article830 1910-02-09 7 Action to Recover Loss on Property Investment. Further evidence was recorded by Mr. Justice Seroom be Smith, yesterday, in the action brought by Messrs. W. L. Watkins and H. P. Bagley, two trustees of the estate of M. F. de Souza, wbo died in 1891, to recover830 words
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Article173 1910-02-09 7 A correspondent writes: About 6 p.m. yesterday, there was a smash-up at the junction of the roads by the side and behind the Victoria Theatre. A motor-car which should have gone along Empress Place, in keeping with the present traffic arrangements, chose the road behind the173 words
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Article73 1910-02-09 7 Tan Gek Peah has been arrested on a oharge of attempting to oheat the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in respect of a cheque for 1395.75. Rahmat, who was arrested by Sergeant Joyce on a charge of theft of a guitar, pleaded guilty before Mr. Green, yesterday, to assaulting73 words
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Article1021 1910-02-09 7 NONYAS CHARGED WITH BRIBING CHIEF POLICE OFFICER. Breezy Dialogues ia Court. Two nonyas named Hong Kit Neo and Hong Pit Neo were prosecuted before Mr. Colman, yesterday aftercoon, on a charge of using 11 Tras Street as a common gaming house and of possession of lottery tickets. The1,021 words
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Article41 1910-02-09 7 At the Wayang Kassim, to-night, a fine Hindustani play, entitled Goozlar-K-Neykie, will be staged. There is usually no performance on Thursday nights, but in view of the Chinese New Year, Hawai-Majlis, or A Trip to Fairyland, will be played to-morrow night.41 words
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Article466 1910-02-09 7 SERIOUS DIFFERENCES WITH CHINA. Position Intolerable. Private advices from a well-informed source, says The Times, of January 14, disclose the serious situation, which has arisen in Tibet owing to the constant friction between the Chinese authorities and the Tibetans. The Viceroy, Chou, does not seem to466 words
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Article383 1910-02-09 7 Wild Speculation Reported to be Decreasing. The London aud China Express, of January 14, reports The market for Para has been duller and prices slightly easier. Fine Hard on the spot is quoted at 7s. 6d., Jan. Feb. at 7s. 6d. to 7s. 4}d. Feb.-Marcb, and March-April383 words
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Article145 1910-02-09 7 Mr. E. A. Gardiner, chief police officer, prosecuted a Malay chauffeur, named Kader bin Musa, before Mr. de Mello, this morning, for driving car No. 62 after bis licence had been suspended. The suspension was on August 14, Mr. Gardiner stated, and accused had been fined also145 words
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Article451 1910-02-09 7 Committee Discusses Further Details oHVork. The general committee of the AgriHorticultural Show held a further meeting in the Exchange yesterday afternoon when further details were settled. Mr. A. T. Bryant presided and amongst those present were Messrs. H. N. Ridley, K. A. Stevens, A. D. Maohado, H. Elphick,451 words
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Article196 1910-02-09 7 Advance Statement of Figures for January. We have received from the Mines Office the advance statement of the weight of block tin and tin ore exported daring January, 1910, and of the duty collected thereon, as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.196 words
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Article199 1910-02-09 7 Mr. Sbeperri, proprietor of the Mafeking Bar, prosecuted a ricksha puller, named See Tan, in Mr. Colman's court, yesterday, on a oharge of criminal misappropriation of 150 in ten-cent pieces. Complainant said that he went to the new market in Robinson Rd. and bought a supply of199 words
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Article120 1910-02-09 7 Court Insp. Ambrose conducted a preliminary enquiry before Mr. Green, yesterday, into charges of counterfeiting fifty- cent pieces and possession of instruments for counterfeiting, the prisoners being Go Leone, Dim Lim Sui and Lim San. The evidence showed that accused were arrested in a night raid made120 words
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Article78 1910-02-09 7 BRITAIN'S FRIENDLY ADVICB AT PEKING. Gratitude Expressed in Russia. [Rbdtbr's Tblbqbam.] London, February 9. Telegrams from Peking, via St. Patersburg, state that the British Miuistn* has informed China that the latter cannot make a definitive decision conoerning tba construction of the Chinohow Augun Railway without considering the interests78 words
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Article24 1910-02-09 7 (Dbr Ostasiatisohb Llotd Tblbobam) Berlin, February 8. New floods are reported in the Moselle district of France and in Belgium.24 words
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Article17 1910-02-09 7 [Dbb Ostamatuchi Lloyd Tblbobaml Berlin, February M. Germany will participatt in the exhibition at Nanking.17 words
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Article19 1910-02-09 7 (Dbr Ostasutischb Llotd Tblsqram) Berlin, February 8. The Czar has fixed an age limit for officers.19 words
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Article62 1910-02-09 7 Agenda for next Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. The Planters' Association of Malaya bold their next meeting here on Sunday, February 27th, at 11 a.m. The agenda includes consideration of the Benevolent Fund, the Kelantan District Planters" Association, the question62 words
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Article46 1910-02-09 7 (From Odb Own Corrkspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. The performance by the Penang amateurs of the Liars was most successful. It was highly appreciated by a good audience. The electric light failed in the first interval, but was restored after five minutes.46 words
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Article49 1910-02-09 7 (Fro* Our Own Cobkzspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. The lectures of Sree jut M. Ramachandram at the Masonic Hall on Symbolism and The Soul were well attended by Europeans. The lecturer is a striking personality, a Brahmin, and a fluent and eloquent speaker in English.49 words
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Article34 1910-02-09 7 (From Odr Own Corrbspondbnt.) Penang, February 8. At the inquest on the body of a Kling, who was killed while attending to telephone wires, a verdict of death by misadventure was returned.34 words
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Article39 1910-02-09 7 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penanp, February 9. Mr. Clayton, superintendent of Indian Immigrants, proceeds home on Friday on long leave, and will be succeeded by Mr. Haynes who will act temporarily pending the arrival of Mr. Peel.39 words
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Article25 1910-02-09 7 (From Odb Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 8. Shooting for the Mills trophy for February, members of the Penang Ladies' Rifle Club scored 196.25 words
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Article208 1910-02-09 7 (FbOM OUB OWM COBBSSPONDBKT) Kbotm Bbaru. January 80. The Doff Development Co., Ltd. has pnt on the river a new motor- launch to ply between Kuala Lebir and Tampat. It ia a fast running craft and makes the journey op stream in little more than seven hours ami208 words
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Article339 1910-02-09 8 The first and second games in tbe contest for the world's chess championship, between Lasker ond Schlecuter, ended in draws. The competition for the Evening Telegraph Cup, which carries with it the title of Scottish amateur champion, will be played for at Montfeith, on July 27, and339 words
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Article64 1910-02-09 8 Launches will leave Johnston's Pier for the Swimming Club on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 8, 9, and 10, returning at 8.80, 9.80, and 12.15, each day. There will be no afternoon launches as the tide is a morning tide. Next Sunday's launches will oroes at64 words
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Article165 1910-02-09 8 German Mail- Boat in Collision off Grimsby, A collision occurred oil Urimsby on January 11, resulting in the sinking of the Newcastle steamer Hadrian, owned by T, Pallider and Company. The vessel carried twenty-one hands, and was at anchor when the German mail steamer Mecklenburgb, outward bound165 words
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Article121 1910-02-09 8 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Malacca, February 8. On Monday evening tbe pupils of the Convent of the Holy Infant' Jesus gave a Recreative Entertainment, in connection with tbeir prize distribution, consisting of songs and recitations, followed by an operetta entitled The Enchanted Glen. Tbe latter was very121 words
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Article168 1910-02-09 8 During t,Ue week tbe American Consular Court here has been occupied with the preliminary bearing of tbe case of Frederick Taylor Faoikaer, charged with the embezzlement of between five and six thousand dollars frorr. tbe acting American Minister at Peking, says the China Critic of Tientsin.168 words
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Article732 1910-02-09 8 The Annual Congregational Meeting Last Night. The annual congregational meeting of the local Presbyterian Church was held, last night, with the pastor, tbe Rev. W, Runciman, in tbe chair. Mr. A. Knight, the honorary secretary, read the minutes of the last annual congregational meeting and of a special732 words
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Article319 1910-02-09 8 Bi Luut.-Col. E. O. Bboaobick, Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, February 8, 1910. s. v. c. S. R. A. Shoot.— Tbe monthly slioot of (he Siugnpore Kille Association will take pliioe on Sunday, iiCHi instant, itt I.SU p.m. (3d.) C. N. Ewaht, Capt., R. O. A., 8. O.319 words
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Article793 1910-02-09 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 9th February, 1910. Messrß. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning t iv Deimi f o. OOUZ/a 10 Braang 4.76 6.10 10 Braseh 7. nom 4 1 Doff Derelopmenl 7.36 7.60793 words
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Advertisement55 1910-02-09 8 DO YOU WANT RELIEF Are you frequently hoarse Do you have that annoying tickling in your throat Does your cough annoy you at night, and do you raise mucus in tbe morning Do you want relief? If so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and yon will be pleased. For sale b55 words
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Advertisement550 1910-02-09 8 A SNORT HISTORY A Serums Cat* *f Chronic Catarrh Gradually Overcome By Pe-ru-na. A REMARKABLE CASE. (Qu.ArthurTrembla^y MR. ARTHUR TREMBLAY.B St. James street, Mont Pleasant, Que., Can., writes: "About three years ago, catarrh Id Its most serious form assailed me. "I consulted a specialist who prescribed medicines as constitutional treatment550 words
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Advertisement435 1910-02-09 8 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOR BERTRAM'S RUBBER MACHINERY. Keith-Blackman Fans, A Simple, Cheap and Efficient INDUCED DRAUGHT ARRANGEMENT. PRICES AND PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. HABLBOROUGH BEACH ROAD. The People's Popular. CHINESE SEW YEAR GRAND PROGRAMME. TO-NIGHT Second Show, at 9.80 p.m. THE TENORS CONQUEST. Marco, operatic singer, our bcro435 words
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Advertisement681 1910-02-09 9 WHY BUY A MOTOR CAR For $4,000 when you can get '^^^^H s^sV Htiju \c% a more Powerful car of better V B^HsX quality for i.T^Stslsls^slßHs^s^Hs^sK ■•'*WT "■bEyj Watch the car No. 303 now 'vtW^ 1 *73Bw' running In Singapore. xSH^L ite ""KSriSiT 1 That's a FORD Car or "High-Priced681 words
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Advertisement440 1910-02-09 9 8.50 p.m. Value Sl5O. A Handicap for Ipoh 1910 Griffins that have run at the Meeting and have not won. Entrance *10. Distance 4 furlongs. 5. THE GALLOWAY HANDICAP, 4.30 pm.— Value $200. A Handicap for all Galloways. Entrance tlO. Distance 1 mile. 6. GALLOWAY EX -GRIFFIN HANDICAP, 4.45 pm.—440 words
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Advertisement375 1910-02-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGSOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamers an despaohed from LWerpool ontwardi for the Biraita, Ohina and Japan every week and from Japan homiwardi for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Ma— <n— Ham375 words
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Advertisement307 1910-02-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS, cTp/r. Canadian Paelflo Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Line. IHK HATIOHAL HIGH WAT TO ITJBOFB ru CHIHA JAPAH, OAHAI3A Mi Ik* UHITED BTATBB Honta born Hoagkoag, Ha Bbaagkai, HagMtU, (I»laM« Baa ofJapaa), Kobe, Yokoiami, Victoria aad VaMOaw, R M.B. Kuriise or Inu" 1 IwllMnw s»es BJL& "Knui of307 words
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Advertisement402 1910-02-09 9 Z£Z Player Pianos """I THE ROBINSON Auto-Manuaf GASH or I ERMSs These Instruments embody our twenty years' experience of the Singapore climate and carry our guarantee TELEPHONE ttl. Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. The Dispensary, Ltd., CHEMIBTB. PHARMAGIBTB. OPTICIANS (Wholesale and Retail), 43 B. Raffles Place, Singapore. Telephone No. 3. Depot402 words
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Article578 1910-02-09 10 AN ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ON THE PRESS. Entertaining Remarks. In the course of his direction to the jury in a libel action, which was concluded in the Brisbane Supreme Court, the Acting Chief Justice made some entertaining remarks concerning the Press in its capacity as an exposer of578 words
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Advertisement482 1910-02-09 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Uead Office Winchester House, S> C SINGAPORE. Board of Directors 1 8, A. Dbbbigk, Esq., Chairman. Ac. Abmos, Bsq., VioeChairman. A. H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. Pitbb Fowlib, m j., cm. Chief Med. Offloer. F M. Blmot, Bag. Rot. N. J. Ooctbbob. low482 words
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Advertisement311 1910-02-09 10 INSURANCE. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, LIFE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ABBET6 exoeed «17 ,000,000, W. A. BIMB, Manager, Eastern Branefe. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, LONDON. Sobasribed Capital 000,000 Total Inrested Fond* M.tM.OOO Aaaual looome «1, 100,000 Th* undersigned. Agent* tor th* abort Jompany, an prepared to aooept Ore and311 words
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Advertisement528 1910-02-09 10 BANKING. BHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. .■OORFORATKD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital In 10,000 Bnarai ot «IO each aU.MO.OOO iaterra Fond i1.t7f.000 Smut* LiabiU.j of Ptxtuteton ii.tOO.OOO AANKBBS. Bank oi England. National Bank ol Scotland. ra* ■oadoa City Midland Bank, KM. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounai an opened528 words
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Advertisement374 1910-02-09 10 SKIN S asSOFTas^B ■^ndSMOOTri mVE l^ffiHi ffl^> <fWHITE MARTELL'S Blue and Silver Label I* an aooeptod guarantee, all over the world for the BEST quality in BRANDY (THREE STAR a ONE STAR). Ton know it by the Blue and Silver Label. To be had of all dealers. For particulars of374 words
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Advertisement1033 1910-02-09 10 B*llB BY AUCTIOIL SALI OB 1 Valuable Java Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Plants, etc., THE PROPERTY OF H. POEL, ESQ., AT "BOSGOMBE." NO. 15. NASBIM ROAD. On Saturday, February 12, at 1.30 p.m. AN EXCELLENT TONBDJ COTTAGE PIANO (STEINWAY MODEL i by W. Naessins Co., Batavia, in excellent condition1,033 words
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Article576 1910-02-09 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. It is understood that Mr. H. M. Darby has purchased from Messrs. Harper and Co. their latest model 10 h.p. de Dion car. The German Minister at Bangkok is said to have purchased ot.e of the King of Siam's motor cars for Tea.576 words
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Advertisement253 1910-02-09 11 SILENT KNIGHT "Minerva" Cars ere conspicuously brought to light in the last Scottish Trial, securing the MEDAL for record time on hills, and the SCOTTISH CUP for the record in economy. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Sole Agents. BRITISH BEST. Vulcan Motor Cars. latest 1910 mL Silent I Fast I Flexible I253 words
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Advertisement557 1910-02-09 11 ftsWWA.UIiI.////////^ A Dainty Non-Greasy Balm for the Skin// SNOW BURROUGHS WELLCOME CO. LONDON (ENC.) /x^X New York Montreal sydney C»pe Tows V Shanghai A tt 34 j COPVUKSK* SOLD IN GLASS POTS BY ALL THE PRINCIPAL PHARMACISTS. Persian Nerve Essence famous tre.itm.nt for nerrous .lability, sl«ep.*Mn«u, imp nrt-'l iligestitm, weak557 words
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Advertisement214 1910-02-09 11 J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.3.. LONDON. Horticulturist ail Florisi. Collector and Exporter ol Orchids and Rare Plants. Diploma and gold medal from t 3 Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointed! (o His Majesty the Kin« of Sis- HH.tr Snltan ol Johore and H. B the Sultan si Ungga. Fresh cut214 words
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Advertisement964 1910-02-09 12 WANTS. TEACHER WANTED. \u experienced Teacher needed for Stand.ird VI. Apply, giving reference and experience, to No. 50, c/o Straits Times. •-80 BURVEYORB WANTED. Wanted, three qualified Surveyors at once. Apply Williams, Draper and Steadman. lireaham House. u149 WANTED. A Eurasian Girl as apprentice for The Art r-'-edlework and Flower964 words
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Advertisement567 1910-02-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 8, Adis Road, off Sophia Road, tip the hill. Apply to A. S. Sbooker, 7, D'Almeida Street 262 HOUSE TO LET. WHTTEHOUSB, Dalvey Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Fraser k Cumming, 29, Winchester House. UlB6O HOUSE TO BE LET Nos.567 words
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Advertisement682 1910-02-09 12 NOTICES". NOTICE. DRESSERS for Hospitals on Estates and Mines seeking employment should forward their names and addresses, qualification, record of employment to the Estate Dressers Employment Registry, 14, Battery Road, Singapore. 277 NATHAN AND SON. As from the first day of February, 1910, the business of share and exchange brokers,682 words
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Advertisement1200 1910-02-09 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Per c ha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOBES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardonhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bioyelo Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i1,200 words
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