The Straits Times, 17 February 1911
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Title Section13 1911-02-17 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.492 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement252 1911-02-17 1 WATSONS Mo. 1O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., IjTID* POPULAR FOOTBALL BOOTS. /fSr AJL^AGUE PRICE: $7.50 PER PAIR. ANYSIZE, 6 TO XI. HOWARTH EPSKINE, LTD. Agents for HOHN'SBY'S q GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. jj THE BEST ESTATES BPRCIFY "HOBNIQY.' X Over ad now runnis* in RMS. ECONOMY PROVED252 words
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Advertisement228 1911-02-17 1 "WHAT'S IN A NAME An old question, and one which is answered differently J^ sß====S!%! V to-day to what it was formerly. a At one time the answer would be "Nothing." jßffi^S^ A [n these days of adulteration, however, a name that i^ a good name— is EVERYTHING." why *3rTP228 words
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Advertisement12 1911-02-17 1 DDIUT 4 GO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMSON, GILFILLAN »ND CO., LTD XOLB AIiKNTS. t12 words
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Article697 1911-02-17 2 SENATOR ELKINS AND THE ITALIAN PRINCE. Story of the Courtship. The American newspapers publish an account describing what is accepted as the real attitude of the late Senator Klkins in relation to the lore romance of his daughter Katharine and the Duke of the Abruzzi. It is furnished697 words
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Article248 1911-02-17 2 German Admiral Says England's Claim is Fully Recognised. Hoar -Admiral Steige, discussing QejtaaM naral policy in an article in the voBSBBOaa) /.fining, points out that Germany's naval exercises nu:l shipbuilding are designed with the object of keepsaf Urn North Sea oj>en. as England's iii-^t bom in248 words
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Article30 1911-02-17 2 The Malay Mail beam that the Selangor Chamber of Commerce have written in to Government asking for the appointment of an advisory board of officials and unofficials for Port Swettcnham.30 words
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Advertisement138 1911-02-17 2 NEED L 'KEPLER' ftUM aUBK) "m solution (OF COD LItER OIL IK MALT EXTRACT) This delicious, digestive body builder exerts its influence upon the very source of nutrition the blood. It fills the veins with rich, vitalising blood, and rapid improvement takes place. The* cheeks fill out, the limbs x138 words
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Advertisement58 1911-02-17 2 ABSOLUTELY BAFE. When yon have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Coagh Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may bo given as confidently to a baby as to an58 words
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Advertisement600 1911-02-17 2 Lines of Pain Condemned to the life of a semi-invalid never to be really strong, never hearty and well this has been the lot of thousands of men whose lives were all* pains and worries until Dr. Williams' Pink Pills made vigorous men of them. Do not despair over your600 words
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Advertisement508 1911-02-17 2 DIAMOND RINGS Diamond Rose Rings Diamond Hoop Rings Diamond Half-hoop Rings Diamond Shamrock Rings A LARGE COLLECTION JUST UNPACKED. Also OTHER RINGS SET WITH BEST QUALITY DIAMONDS AND OEMS OF RARE OCCURENCE. Inspection cordially invited. ISMAIL AND RAHEEIYI. Bras Basah Road. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Wang,508 words
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Article978 1911-02-17 3 ATTEMPT TO ASSASSIN VTE THE FRENCH PREMIER. Shots From the Gallery. Thf Morning Loader's I'mis rorn-s|ionil-ent gives the following account of NM attempt to Hssjuvsiiiate the French I'msiicr A sensational attempt was made this afternoon. January 17, on Hrn Ufa <>f M- Briaud. the lVcinier. by a978 words
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Article57 1911-02-17 3 The Grand Old Man of Highgatc I'ouds. Mr. William McKfiizie. long known us Grandfather by his fellow members of the Highgate Lifebuoys Club, lias passed away at his north London home. He was in his ninety-third year. Up to a few woekn ago Mr. McKenzie was bathing in Highgatc Pondn,57 words
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Article30 1911-02-17 3 A marriage has been arranged between Gerald Oakley Vixcount Chelsea, eldest Burviving son of Earl Cadogan, K. 0., and Miss Mario Coxon. daughter of Mr. (ieorge Coxon, of Craiglcith, Chcltenliam.30 words
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Advertisement449 1911-02-17 3 TESTED AMD RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS. Whalley's Concentrated Sanitary Fluid. AS SUPPLIED TO THE AND THE CORPORATION ROYAL HOUSEHOLDS SBmi OFTHE CITY OF LONDON> AiajtlCßCO lIMI MAIK. of Wballey's ConcentratOne Gallon SJEsrvSAEr 200 Gallons. lectant yet discovered CAN BB HAD FROM LEADING DISPENSARIES AND STORES. THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, Bole Agents. Carlyle449 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-17 3 Woodi Oreit Pe| perrumt Cure for ai internal complaint*. Dysentery. Cough*. Colds, etc,13 words
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Advertisement470 1911-02-17 3 Do you Suiter With Rheumatism? Has this terrible, nerve rackioe, paicful ail roent fastered itfelf upon jou Don't lose bopß Here's nnccour for you. little's OHtntal Rain has cund thousands of oases of invcttratu chronic canea of Rbeumatitm among them hundreds of oases that wtre pronounced hopelers by doctors. Through470 words
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Advertisement171 1911-02-17 3 Milkmaid F Milkmaid brahbM' [l Iftf I I 1/ |J^^roNDEl^*H| MILKMAID Trade Mark TRADE MARK. Largest Sale in the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICES: BRANCH OFFICEB: Cazton Home, Westminster, 1, J, 4 and 0, Win171 words
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Advertisement594 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR CHINA, JAPAN. PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental, and American Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Assaye Apl594 words
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Advertisement527 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all527 words
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Advertisement628 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO U. 8. MAIL LINE. The great steamship line between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 18,000 tons, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known Bteamers CHINA, ASIA, MONGOLIA MANCHURIA AND PERSIA. CHOIOB OF SEVEN FIRSTCLASS628 words
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Advertisement269 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER BAIUHG3 Canadian Facile Railway Go 's Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China, Japan, Canada and thi Unitbd States. Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nsgasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw R.M.S. Hmpress of Japan" /(J^^269 words
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Advertisement582 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCHE DAMPFBCHIFFFAHRTSGES. 'HANSA BREMEN. Combined Senvlce. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, C hina and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremer582 words
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Advertisement679 1911-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddoutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and woll known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonaecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Bingapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,679 words
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Article160 1911-02-17 5 FIXTURES. Friday, February 17. High Water, 0.68 a.m., 0.52 p.m. Legislative Council, 2.80 p.m. Munioipal Commission, 2.80 p.m. Chinese Christian Asso. Anniversary, 8.80. Saturday, February 18. High Water, 1 26 am 1.88 p.m. B. I. ontward m'll due. N. D. L. ontward mail due. Sunday, February 19.160 words
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Article212 1911-02-17 5 To-day. Batu Pahat Aing Liong 3pm I'.atavia, Cberibon and Samarang Edendale 8 pm Malaooa, Port Dickson, Port Swcttenbam and Telok Anson Selangor 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 4pn Penang Fuerth 4 pn. To-morrow. Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. (By train) 7 am Bandjurmaosin, Balik Papao, etc. V.212 words
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Article119 1911-02-17 5 The B I. contract packet str. Thong wa haviog left IVnaug at 5 pm yesterday, may be expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. The Imp. Gi rman mail steamer Prinzess Alice having left Penang at I a.m. today, may be expected to arrive here tomorrow morning. Left119 words
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Article250 1911-02-17 5 Latest Arrivals. Ban Yong Seng. Brit. str. 280 tons. Capt Adkhr, Feb 16. From Batavia, Feb 18. Oc. and '25 dp. Hock Seng. For Billiton, Feb 18. Roads. Coen, Dut str. 828 tons, Capt Gotz. Feb 15. From lutavia. Feb 18. (i.e. and p. Ships Agency I.'d. For250 words
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108 1911-02-17 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin— Kuantan, Sandakan. East W. Sbction No. I— Lii Sang, Poh Ann, Ban Poh Gun. Sbbbrs Wharf— Kiev. Main W. Sbct. No. 2— Nil. B—Rnmphius.8 Rnmphius. 4 Shintsn Maru. s—Charon.5 Charon.108 words
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Article528 1911-02-17 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Ipoh, February 16. From Telok Anson via ports Miss Stone, Mrs. G. D. N. McCnnn, Mensrs. H. B. Winter, John Duncan, Haroli! Milled, G. D. N. McCunn, J. L. Humphreys, V att Hin, L. 0. Cranna, J. R. Johnson, Pooley, Davidson, J. Robertson, O.528 words
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Article223 1911-02-17 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Singapore, Fkbhcary 17, 1911. On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4} Demand 2/4fl, Private 6 m/s 3/4| do 8 m/a 2/4(5 On Girhanv Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/a 344 On France Bank d/d MS Private 8 m/s 200* On India— Bank T. T. 174} Private 80 d/223 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article176 1911-02-17 5 lsane !2 ValneiS 10 10 BeUt Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Bnueh Hyd. 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 KledangTin 10 10 Kuantan Tin £1 £1 Lahat Mines 10 10 Malaoca Tin 5/- 6/- Pahang Consol £1 Xl Pengkalen £1 £1 Pofing Bahru £1 £1176 words
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Article606 1911-02-17 5 Issue Value pj Bayers. Sellers. 2/. 3/- Allagar 4/8 4/10 2/- 2/- An«loMalay 1.1.6 1.29 U- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/8 2/0 £1 £1 Batu C»T6B 14.16.0 15 10.0 £1 jKI BataTiga 4 8.0 4.10.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajuig 2.7 0 2.10.0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 8.15.0 4.0.0 £1 6/-606 words
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Article123 1911-02-17 5 Issue 12 Value Buyers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 6.75 411 £1 Bleotrio Tramways 8/8 10 10 Fraaer Neave 84.60 ICO Howarth Erskine 100 7% Prel. 80.00 100 100 Kate Bra. DeL 100 100 8% Com. Pref. 10 10 Maynard Co. 24.60 Sellers nom. 1000 7.00 </■ 86.60123 words
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Article49 1911-02-17 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 0% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 2* 8} pm Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £880,000 Spore Municipal 6% $1,878 000 nom. Buyer* Seller* Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,C00 6% 7%pm Spore Municipal 4]% of 1909 11,000,000 7% B%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 7%dis49 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-17 5 For all internal oomplaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement306 1911-02-17 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Keb. 17— At Dalian's Horse Repositary, Koek Road, Australian cows and calves, 5.16. Feb. 18— At No. 80, Anaon Road, household furniture, etc., at 11. Feb. 21— At saleroom, Tan Tye estate, properties at Havelcck Road, etc.. at 2.80. Feb. 21 —At saleroom, freehold land306 words
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Advertisement1013 1911-02-17 5 The Local Subscription list will be opened on Thursday, the 16th day Of February, and close on Wednesday, the 22nd day of February, 1911, at noon. A copy of this) prospectus has) been filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. SELANGOR COCONUTS, LTD. TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES1,013 words
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Advertisement49 1911-02-17 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED t Mew Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments oi every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Flames in use. TELEPHONE t NO. TIT. NO. IST. ORCHARD ROAD49 words
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1060 1911-02-17 6 The Straits Times FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17. MORE ABOUT MERGUI. It seems to us that in the explanation he gave at the Mergui meeting, on Wednesday, Captain Turner explained nothing at all. The thirty thousand trees, we are told, had never been lost because they were never there. Mr. Moorhouse, Captain1,060 words
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Article17 1911-02-17 6 The price of ice in Hongkong has been raised to a cent, and a half per Ib.17 words
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Article14 1911-02-17 6 The Penan g Choral K-^iety are about to produce Uie Yeomen of c Guard.14 words
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Article17 1911-02-17 6 The sale of antique Chinese porcelain ware of Messrs. Powell and Co., is postponed.to the 24th inst.17 words
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Article23 1911-02-17 6 It is said that 95,000 worth of postage stamps of Kelantan were sold on the day they were first put out for sale.23 words
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Article21 1911-02-17 6 Experts in lead mining and wire rope transport are on their way to Bangkok to investigate the load proposition above Kanburi.21 words
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Article21 1911-02-17 6 The Japanese Diet has passed Uie appropriation for Uie sending of two warships to England to represent Japan at Uie Coronation.21 words
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Article27 1911-02-17 6 Four arrests have been made in connection with Uie gang robbery that took place at Uie beginning of this week in an opium shop in Middle Road.27 words
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Article23 1911-02-17 6 During Uie year 1910 Siam imported £58,000 more piece goods from Britain than she did in 1909, Uie total amount imported being £256,457.23 words
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Article27 1911-02-17 6 The hulk Tancarville, which was purchased in Singapore by Uie Siamese Government, is being got ready to be used as a store ship for Uie Siamese Navy.27 words
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Article36 1911-02-17 6 The body of a white woman whose face was much disfigured and who is not at present identified has been found floating in Uie water in the vicinity of Uie recent volcanic eruption in the Philippines.36 words
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Article36 1911-02-17 6 At the Harima Hall, to-morrow night, there will be a boxing contest between Alf. Hodge of Sir John Jackson, Ltd., said to be an amateur lightweight champion of Cape Colony, and Sergt. Fincher, of Uie Buffs.36 words
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Article41 1911-02-17 6 The Nederland Steam Navigation Company, which runs liners between Java and Holland, via Singapore, has a new vessel building which will be ready for sea on July 22 next. Another steamer will shortly be put on the stocks for this company.41 words
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Article45 1911-02-17 6 Work in connection with the construction of Uie new screw-pile jetty at Port Swettenham has commenced. Some half a dozen piles have already been put into position under Uie supervision of Mr. Velge, of Messrs. D. G. Robertson and Co, Ltd., who are Uie contractors.45 words
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Article48 1911-02-17 6 The trial of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank forged cheque case at Sourabaya began on February 7. Twenty three witnesses have been summoned, and Uie hearing is likely to prove unusually interesting, some nice points of law having been raised. The case was expected to last a week.48 words
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Article46 1911-02-17 6 Prof. S. Kitazato. the famous bacteriologist and discoverer of the plague germ in Hongkong, and Mr. T. Egi, Secretary of Uie Colonial Bureau, have been ordered to Manchuria on a mission to investigate the plague. They are to decide on suppressive measures, says Uie China Mail.46 words
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Article56 1911-02-17 6 On March 7, the Batavia papers say. the Criminal Court there will try .1 R. It. Kuhr, who formerly resided at Singapore but is now in Uie hands of Uie police at Batavia. The charge sets forth alleged frauds in share transactions in Borneo Uie amount involved being about 6,00056 words
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Article69 1911-02-17 6 The King'R yacht Britannia, which will probably be put in commission next summer for use of his Majesty and Uie Royal Family, is undergoing alterations at Cowes. The Britannia will retain her cutter rig, with whier she won considerable racing fame, but is to have more of the appearance of69 words
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Article75 1911-02-17 6 Hongkong will lose one of its best rifle shot 1 within a few days in the person of Mr. A. Jenkins, who is leaving for Manila, observes the Hongkong Daily Press. He holds the record for rifle shooting in the Colony, having on one occasion with 84 shots made 7475 words
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Article75 1911-02-17 6 The Chief Presidency Magistrate, Calcutta, has granted a summons against Miss H. Cameron, said to be a globe-trotter, to Messrs. Monteith and Co., saddlers. It appears the lady visited Uie firm in two motor-cars wiUi friends and bought goods worth Rs. 750 which were delivered but not paid for. A75 words
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Article74 1911-02-17 6 The Packet Navigation Company's steamer Van Inihoff was steaming at night in Sapeh Straits on January 28 near Sumbawa island, in Uie Moluccas, when an unusually strong current carried her against an islet and she sprang a leak which tilled three holds with water. The steamer was so damaged that74 words
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Article84 1911-02-17 6 Arrangements are in progress to float a limited company with a capital of two lakhs of rupees to open a flour factory in Malabar. All Uie requisite machinery which can turn out flour to compete successfully wiUi flour of foreign manufacture will, it is said, be supplied by a London84 words
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Article96 1911-02-17 6 Coming ashore by sampan from a steamer in Uie harbour yesterday a Chinaman was set upon by three others in the boat and robbed of 113.10. He was landed at Collyer's Quay and at the same time one of his assailants landed also and made a bolt. The victim, however,96 words
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Article92 1911-02-17 6 The Siam Observer understands that the Societe d'Aviation d'Extremu Orient. are not j altogether dissatisfied with the pecuniary results of their visit to Bangkok, having covered all expenses and, presumably. 1 attained a balance over besides, although possibly not imitc so large a one as they hoped and anticipated. Thoy92 words
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Article355 1911-02-17 6 Mr. Karl Bruck, who for Uie past ten years had been telegraph inspector in Uie Siamese royal state railways, succumbed to consumption on the Bth inst. Mr. Frank A. Harrison, of Sungei Buloh hydraulic mines, Gopeng. and Mrs. Harrison have gone for a trip home. They were355 words
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Article35 1911-02-17 6 In our report of the Mergui Rubber Com pan y meeting yesterday the name of Mr. Suhl was inserted as seconder of the motion before Uie meeting, instead of Mr. A. Loeb.35 words
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Article90 1911-02-17 6 The Straits Steamship Company have been advised of Uie probable date on which they will get delivery of Uie two new steamers that are being built to their orders in Scotland. The Krian, it is stated, will leave Greenock on April 29, and the Klang90 words
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Article72 1911-02-17 6 The band of The Buffs, under Bandmaster C. B. Hewitt, will play the following selections at the children's concert to be given in Uie Victoria Memorial Hall at 5.15 p.m. on Monday. In addition, several other musical items will be contributed by friends of the movement. March72 words
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Article179 1911-02-17 6 We have just been reading two and three quarter columns of personal and oUier abuse directed against us by Dr. W. Leonard Braddon, and printed in the Malay Mail of February 15. The doctor exhausts his literary stock in trade for our benefit, and his letter has179 words
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Article192 1911-02-17 6 After a lapne of nearly four yuan* tho Malaya Medical Journal has again uiado itx appearance, Dr. Gilbert B. Hiooko, tho editor, expressing the liopu Uiat all iiii'liilmis of tinli. M. A. and mixlical men iv Malaya will support it in future so that it may become192 words
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Advertisement247 1911-02-17 6 VftDk.o Of the NII# Obtainable at RfllltOil RftlTCfP I l>Va RflAlMftflll I I imiii i mjbj and nuQinoun I JOHN LITTLE S Felurr a S. feiucca z/ CO I AND CO., LTD. V ■•>»«*■ CHarette.^ iwnnl—t bj ill Mate <rf ih. tMM xlacnd Tarkiik Totecco caiWr idr.l cooditUa b Call*247 words
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Advertisement235 1911-02-17 6 CHAPGOH.MAI PROGRAMME Sensation in Moving Picture* Battle of London OB 0 The Last Stand of the Houndsdltoh Assassins. Piotnrea taken under fire. Armed Police and Boots Gauds firing at the Murderers in Sidney Street. Artillery proceeding to the froni MR WINSTON CHI'RCHILL DIRECTING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE DANGER ZONE. The Besieged235 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-17 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear en page 5 as well an 8.13 words
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Article230 1911-02-17 7 GRAVE ACTION IMPENDING ON FRONTIER. Chinese Accused of Disregarding Treaties. Km thi's Telegram. London, February 16. The St. Petersburg Bourse Gazette states that an important conference has taken place at the Ministry of War on the subject of Russia's relations with China. The Journal says that Russia's230 words
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Article65 1911-02-17 7 REFUSES TO TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE. Demands Concession From Mejliss Heitkr's Tkleoram. London. February 16. A Teheran telegram says that all the members of the Mejliss visited the Regent on Sunday. He intimated that he would refuse to be sworn uutil a stable majority is formed65 words
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Article48 1911-02-17 7 Murderer Released to Prevent French Strike. Reuter's Telegram. Berlin, February 16. A Paris telegram says the Minister of Justice has ordered the striker Durand to be released. The General Confederation of Labour threatened a general strike if the sentence of seven years confinement was carried out.Reuter - 48 words
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Article42 1911-02-17 7 Dm Ohtasiatibchi Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin. February 16. The Nonld. ■utselie denies statements that the German (iovcrnment is negotiating with the Vatican for a visit of the Enipcror William to Lome. The Kaiser sends a representative to the ■lubilcc.42 words
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Article38 1911-02-17 7 I >m OSTASIATISCHK LLOTD TeLEORAM. Berlin, February 16. It is prolmble that there will bo an autumn ItaiH of the Heichstag to deal with various important matters, including the Empire citizenship iricstion, before the next el.-r--tions.38 words
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Article23 1911-02-17 7 Dkk (Ktasiatim uk Lloyd Telegram. licrlin, February 16. A troopship will leave in the middle of April for the Far East.23 words
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Article36 1911-02-17 7 Dkb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram Berlin. February 16. The Italian (loverimient has requested its foreign representatives to deny the false reports of cholera in Italy, which are prejudicing the festivities in that country.36 words
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Article222 1911-02-17 7 First List of Subscribers. Mr. E. M. Janion, honorary treasurer of the King Edward VIII Memorial Fund, requests us to publish the following list of subscriptions received for the fund to date: H. E. the Governor (Ist instalment) ...I 600 Hon'ble Tan Jiak Kirn 4,000 Hon.222 words
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Article317 1911-02-17 7 The Official Statement as Published at Batavia. The Java Bode gives full particulars of the Rhio affair, which show that formerly that state formed nan of the Sultanate of Johore. In 1709 the Sultan of Johore left the main land and settled at Rliio. In course of317 words
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Article329 1911-02-17 7 (Fkom Ocr Own Corkkspondknt.i Malacca, February 15. A fairly representative meeting was held in the Club on Saturday to consider the proposed formation of a Volunteer Corps. The Resident, Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan, occupied the chair. After much discussion. it wax decided that it was not329 words
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Article32 1911-02-17 7 Jong-Landor Rubber Estates, Ltd.— l,lBs lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Co., Ltd. 805 lbs., dry rubber making a total for the current year to date of MM fea.32 words
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Article23 1911-02-17 7 Rkutkr's Tklkokam. London, February 16. The doeUus are convinced that the Pope will make ii complete recovery in tour days.23 words
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Article747 1911-02-17 7 RECENT ELASTICITY OF METAL MARKET. The Rise in Prices. The recent extraordinary elasticity of the price of tin, more especially since the beginning of this year, has been a very prominent feature in the metal markets says a writer in the commercial supplement of The Times. The747 words
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Article172 1911-02-17 7 Young Foreigner Drowned off Steamer Ipoh. A melancholy tragedy occurred during the just-completed voyage of the Straits Steamship Company's vessel Ipoh from Penang to Singapore. Among the first-class passengers was a young foreigner, supposed to be German, named W. A Weber. He booked a single passage172 words
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Article68 1911-02-17 7 The prices, for the period from February 17 to March 2 inclusive, of cultivated rubber Of which export duty is leviable in the F. M. S. on an ad valorem basis are as under per picul. Sheet and biscuit 1380 Fine crepe 840 Best68 words
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Article1422 1911-02-17 7 Y. M. C. A. BUILDING OPENED BY THE GOVERNOR. Value of the Movement. To the kindness of His Excellency the Governor, who gave the Rite and to snch friends an Mr. Thomas Cijthbertson, Mr. W. H. Shelf ord, Sir Robert Laidlaw, Mr. Andrew Carrie, Lord Kinnainl. Mr.1,422 words
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Article223 1911-02-17 7 Appointed to be Colonial Secretary, Hongkong. We are able to state that Mr. W. D. Barnes, Resident of Pahang, has been offered and has accepted the appointment of Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, in place of Sir Frances May v. !io has gone from Hongkong to take up223 words
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Article333 1911-02-17 7 Dividend of Eight per cent, and Preliminary Expenses Paid. The second ordinary general meeting of Glencaly Plantations, Ltd., will be held at (in sham House, to-morrow, at noon, when the directors will submit the accounts for the period from November 15, 1909, to October 31, 1910. The333 words
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Article133 1911-02-17 7 The Government of India have decided to continue, for another five years from the April 1 next, their grant of Rs. 15,000 per annum to the scientific department of the Indian Tea Association, which is about to introduce a mycological section. The Government, however, while admitting that good work has133 words
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Article68 1911-02-17 7 NEW HALL OF RESIDENCE FOR STUDENTS. Influential Support Assured. Rbctek's Telegram. London, February 10. A hall of residence for Chinese student* will be opened shortly in London. The Chinese Minister warmly supports the scheme, the purpose of which in to provide a good social centre for students.68 words
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Article55 1911-02-17 7 Reichstag Amendments Prevent Home Rule. Rbuter's Tbleoram. London, February 16. Berlin telegrams state that the AlsaceLorraine Self Government Bill will probably be withdrawn owing to repeated adverse votes in the Reichstag committee w Inch, despite the strong opposition of the Government, adopted an amendment raising AlsaceLorraine to the rank55 words
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Article40 1911-02-17 7 Another British Warship Damaged. Recter's Telegram. London, February 17. The Agamemnon was also slightly damaged while entering Ferrol. British sailors say the rock is not charted, while the Spainards maintain the contrary. The Hydrographic committee are making enquiries.Reuter - 40 words
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Article63 1911-02-17 7 Rkcter's Telegram. London, February 17. A Peking telegram says that after a week of immunity there have been two deaths from plague. There is about one death daily at Tientsin. Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, February 16. The German Imperial Post Office states that there will be no63 words
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Article34 1911-02-17 7 Recter's Tklh;k\m. London, February 16. A Washington message says that Mr. Clark's speech, about annexation of Canada by United States, is regarded as a joke and was received with laughter.34 words
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Article39 1911-02-17 7 Reutkr's Tklroram. London, February 17. In the House of Commons the amendment against Home Rule has been rejected by 326 to 218, and the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne has been adopted.39 words
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Article38 1911-02-17 7 (From a Malacca CoßitKsrosoKNT.) Malacca, February 17. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 6/1 4 per lb., value. The market closed steady.38 words
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Article34 1911-02-17 7 I From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 16. It is officially announced that a Malay States contingent, ten in number, will represent the Malay States Volunteer Rifles at the Coronation.34 words
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Article215 1911-02-17 7 The morning session of the Malaysia Conference was opened, yesterday, by Bishop McDowell. The business was of a routine nature. Reports of committees were made. The district superintendents' reports were given in sulmtance in Chinese. At the evening session, a short service was held in memory of215 words
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Letter776 1911-02-17 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Surely an Englishman will object to being culled a Frenchman or a German and it will M ridiculous for anyone to call him such. Likewise, an Indian resents the use of the term Kling, he not being one. The776 words
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Article247 1911-02-17 8 Disinfection Work Begun by Bombay Government. When several cases of plague occurred in' the I', anil Hiiiinlaya a month or tvvo ago, attention was drawn to the SXtNBM ilesira bility of more stringent protective measures for ships when in infected |x>rtH. This ]x>int has since been emphasized247 words
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Article23 1911-02-17 8 SimpHon, the brilliant outside right of Falkirk, has been transferred to the Blackburn Kovers for a record fee of £1,800.23 words
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Article29 1911-02-17 8 The Swimming Club launch will leave Johnston's Pier lor the club bungalow on Sunday at 9, 10, 11, 2.80 and 8.80, returning at 9.80, 10.80, 12.15, 8 and 5.30.29 words
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Article56 1911-02-17 8 In the cricket tournament match on Saturday, the following team will represent the S.C.C. against the Law and Civil Service A. W. Beven, R. L. Donman, F. J. Benjafield, L. J. P. Joaquim, W. E. Rayner, W. P. Spiers, C. W. F. Van Cuylenberg. W. E. Vowler, E. R. Thomas,56 words
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Article116 1911-02-17 8 S L. R. A. Competitions. The following is the result of the shooting of the Siugapore Ladies' Rifle Association, yesterday, for the Walker Trophy, 100 yards Mrs. Keigwiu 80 Mrs. Fisher 80 Miss Kerr 29 Mrs. Sibary 27 Mro. Mauldon 26 Mrs. Goldie 25 Total 167 Mrs. Goldie116 words
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Article407 1911-02-17 8 Intermediate Service on Hongkong San Francisco Run. With characteristic enterprise, says the China Mail, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company has deciileil to place an additional intermediate boat on the run between Hongkong and San Francisco. Already the steamers Asia and China are employed in this way, and407 words
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Article159 1911-02-17 8 ißaccilus Losing Power to Spread Contagion. The Tientsin correspondent of the Hongi kong Telegraph wired on February 10, as follow, The general situation in the plague-stricken area is very much better, especially in Chihli, where no further cases have been reported. The doctors at Harbin state159 words
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Article1044 1911-02-17 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 17, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list ol quotation* this morning Norn. Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 4/8 4/11 a/- options 1/10 a/c £1 Anglo-Java «1 9/6 1 Anglo-Johore 11/8 18/61,044 words
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Article161 1911-02-17 8 At an exhibition of postage stamps to be held at the Waltliainstuw Public Library from February 4 to February 11, there will be several exhibits lent by the King, says the Telegraph. They are objects of peculiar interest to collectors of British stamps, and are being161 words
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Advertisement53 1911-02-17 8 We read of love, we read of war, Of valorona deeds and mystic lore, Bat then, we've read it all before, And yearn for Kmetbirg niw. r; There's nothing fresh, the world is stale, And weary as a twice-told tale, Yet, stay wl ou coughs and colds prevail Tucro'd Wuoda'53 words
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Advertisement34 1911-02-17 8 This Is It. The latest soientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. D jes all that is olaimjd for it and supersedes the old-fashioned emulsions whioh upset the stomach, OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0034 words
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Advertisement119 1911-02-17 8 Westinghouse Tungsten Lamps fit WILL REDUCE YOUR fm± ELECTRIC LIGHT BILL. MfK rlff I 1 REDUCED X Mll&^y PRICES. I ||JS \f SOLE AGENTS i ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SPEND THE EVENING MARLBORODGH CINEMATOGRAPH, BEACH ROAD, Te-Nlght, NEW AND SELECT SERIES 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11119 words
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Advertisement348 1911-02-17 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 18. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Feraddv, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from348 words
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Advertisement184 1911-02-17 8 NEW MUSIC. WALTZES, SONGS, SELECTIONS. HARRY LAUDER S SONGS AND ALBUM. SIS, Orchard Road. TIB THE STAR OPERA CO. The Dutch and Malay Variety Entertainer* AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT TONIGHT That Grand and Mist Laughable Play "CHELORONG AND CHELORING. THE TWO PAGES, will be staged. Mohd.184 words
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Advertisement319 1911-02-17 9 FURTHER REDUCTIONS In the Price of MICHELIN TYRES From the 15th February, Inclusive. Ask for new PRICE LIST from DUPIRE BROTHERS, BRIDGE S RUBBER MACHINERY. Washing, Creping and Macerating Machines. BLOCK PRESSES VACUUM DRIERS DA COSTA COAGULATOR. Stocks held in Kuala Lumpur. Paterson, Simons Co., Ld. Sole «cents, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS319 words
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Advertisement271 1911-02-17 9 STEAMER SAILING*. UNION 88. CO OF NEWZEALAND. LTD. SINGAPORE TO NEW ZEALAND DIRECT, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AND DUNEDIN, ALSO CALLINQ AT SAMARiNO AND FIJI (IK INDCCEMBNT OKKKKs). The Company's Steamer Aparima 6,704 tons, J. E. Stringer, Commander, maintains a regular four-monthly service between Singapore and New Zealand. Excellent saloon accommodation271 words
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Advertisement641 1911-02-17 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP UNE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRIBBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB STRAITS. Also taking passengers and cargo witb transhipment for other VICTORIAN, BOnTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QIIFENBLAND PORTB, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TABMANIAN and MEW ZEALAND PORtd. Smooth Pattage. Superb Soenery. A641 words
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Advertisement452 1911-02-17 9 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDS OF PARADIBE FOR SALE. At Messrs. Moraux Co IV/20, Boat Qaay. 101 n FOR SALE PR.VATELY. Fourteen valuable brick built sbophouse* situated at South Bridge Road, Circular Road, Chinchew Street and Churoh Street Leasehold for 999 years. For particulars, apply to 8021 POWELL k CO., Auctioneers452 words
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Advertisement766 1911-02-17 9 NOTICES. HOI ICE. The Power of Attorney granted by me, '.'Hi A LEX LEW, to YEO CHIAP HO (otherwise known as YEO HYE POH) has been revoked, and the said Yeo Cbiap Ho and bis substitute or substitutes have no longer tny authority to act for me in connection with766 words
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Advertisement727 1911-02-17 9 NOTICES. NOTICF. Notioe is hereby given, that the Stock in Trade fixtures and other utensils of tlio business of a pineapple preserver carried on at No. 78, Albert Street, Singapore, by Mr. E. Opter waa purchased by us from him. Dated the 11th February, 1911. JIT SIN k CO., 21,727 words
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Advertisement432 1911-02-17 10 msumwcE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ABBURANGE CO, LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors! G. A. Dbkhick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pstbs Fowlib, m it., cm Chief Med. Officer. P. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvkki k. Tow Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Tbr,432 words
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Advertisement380 1911-02-17 10 INoURAMCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY Of CANADA. Established 1883. Insuranoe in Force, over |]7,SM,#M New Business, 1900, over M.KM.M* Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $35,001 was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South380 words
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Advertisement521 1911-02-17 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BACKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest .allowed521 words
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Advertisement594 1911-02-17 10 SALES BY AUCTIONAUCTION SALE Of AUSTRALIAN COWS AND CALVEB, At Dalian's Horse Repository, Keek Road, On Friday, Fkdruaby 17, at 5.15 r.M. Seven Australian Milch Cows and 8 young calves. Jut-t arrived. Guaranteed in sound condition. To be sold wittout reserve. Now on view. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. 14 a 172594 words
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Advertisement1073 1911-02-17 10 MLEB BY AUCTION, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. auction sale: of Java Teak and Europe-Made Household Furniture, Etc., THE PROPERTY OF G. SCHUDEL, ESQ., To be held at Stanmore, Grange Road, Tanglin, O*f BATURDAV, MARCH 11. Handsome drawing-rocm, dining room and bedroom furniture of the best description. Excellent Cottage Piano by Bachals Co.,1,073 words
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Article897 1911-02-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Aeroplane. As we may have an aviation mcctiiig here, a few notes on aeroplanes may not be out of place. Many people have a very vague idea about these machines, and still iv this enlightened age are apt to regard897 words
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Article104 1911-02-17 11 At a mooting of creditors of tlio Law Car aud General Insurance Corporation the Assistant Official Receiver described in detail the company's bimiiu-ss and the cause of its downfall. He concluded by stating tliat the total unsecured iiidrhtcdni'-vs of the company amounts to X-:toti.iMMi against which104 words
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Advertisement361 1911-02-17 11 WOL3ELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BIDDELEY AUTOCARS Sole Agents Penang, F.M.S. and Sumatra. central sasa SILENT KNIGHT ROVERS Arriving Shortly 8 11. P., Single cylinder, f onr seated Cars. U H.l'., Two-cylinder five seated Can. In Stook 20 H.P., 6 cylinder, seven-seated, STANDARD," painted Black. 15 H.P., 4-cylinder, five seated,361 words
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Advertisement72 1911-02-17 11 A RELIABLE REMEDY. You aro not cx)H>riiueuting on yourself when you tako Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for a cold as Uiat preparation lias won itn groat reputation aud extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adult** and children72 words
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Advertisement265 1911-02-17 11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANOE to BORNEO WH A RF Telephone 1028. USeastookaof all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, etc., can be delivered k Snipping at the Wharvee, or ir the Singapore Roads, on abort notice. OFFICE HOURB: Week days 7 a.m. to 6 p.m Sundays 7 a.m. to265 words
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Advertisement326 1911-02-17 11 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE 8 SALE. AGRICULTURAL LAND AT PONGOL, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan Co.'» Salerooms, On Wbdnbioat, Fkbrl aby 22, at 2.80 p.m. District of Pongol, Lease 280 (or 909 years. Qnit Rent 94.20. Area 13 acres. 0 roods. 28 poles. H. L. COGHLAN k CO., Anotioneerr. 18.3326 words
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Advertisement198 1911-02-17 11 BALEB BY AUCTION. ESTATE OF CHARLES HENRY ALLEN (DECEASED). AUCTION SALE Of FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, SITUATE AT PYAH LEBAH ROAD. SINGAPORE, On Toksday, Fkhkuary 21, at 2.30 p.m. AU that valuable piece of freehold baildiog land situate at Pyah Lebar Road, odjaoent to Gaylang Road, Singapore, containing ao area of198 words
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Advertisement475 1911-02-17 12 AN INDIAN PATENT STONE Floor is More Durable than Granite Blocks. i IT CAN WITHBTAND THE STRAIN OF HEAVY IMPACT AND REPEL THE DESTRUCTIVE ACTION OF WATER. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD WANTS. SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED Capable shorthandwriter and typist Apply to McAlister h Co., Ltd. I I n CHINESE CLERK475 words
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Advertisement438 1911-02-17 12 WANTS. GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR. WANTED. A Clerk of Works for the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur. Salary £2iO,ri> ng by triennial increments of £80 to £800 1 er annum, on the permanent establishment, subject to one year's probation, Allowance for one horse, if kept. Quarters not provided. The duties of tbe438 words
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Advertisement563 1911-02-17 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. TO BE LET. Godown, No. 5 Mirbau Road, and shop Houses No. 22 and 28, South Canal Roma. Immediate entry. Apply to Go Bdon Quan, 88, Chiu Swee Road. ■M HOUSES TO LET. No. 80, Robinson Road, and Nob. 41 and 44, Ansor lioad. Apply563 words
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Advertisement567 1911-02-17 12 N0TICE8. NOTICE. The undersigned beg to inform the public that from the 1st day of March, 1911, they will start an establishment under the Firm name of Ching Keng Lee Co., at No. 3, Raffles Place, Singapore, as Auctioneers, Estate and Commission Agents and Contractors. Dated this 16th day of567 words
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Advertisement744 1911-02-17 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■ow—t and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 481. 108 100. Market Street. THE BEMBAWANG RUBBER PLANTATIONS. LTD. Notice is hereby given that the transfer books of this Company will be olosed from February 26, to March 6, 1011 (both days inclusive), in order that a744 words
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Advertisement325 1911-02-17 12 NOW CHOOSE Beohatein Piano* Brinamead Piano* Steinway Piano* Raohal* Piano* Collard Piano* Broad wood, Whit* Piano* Kriebel Piano* Russell Pianos Winkelmann Pianos Krauit Piano* Haake Piano* Strohmenger Piano* Lehmann Piano* THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. Raohal* 1 Auto-Player Piano* Allison Auto-Player Piano* Manual Auto-Player Pianos Brinsmead Angelus. We WANT to325 words
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Miscellaneous241 1911-02-17 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miseellane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per j four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not ezoeeding four lines, 11 each insertion. For p.p.o. oards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scalb Ratbs241 words
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