The Straits Times, 28 September 1911
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Title Section13 1911-09-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.681 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement270 1911-09-28 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 -<2\ < A firhtclasfl Ec«li s li dan by tlio Field Ride Co. Right hand barrel for lj bore Sbot Cartridge), lo(t-band barrel rifled to take 67T/.450 Martini Htnry Cartridgea. Best tteel barroU, 80ia.. with ttai ongine-taraed rib, top lever doable bolt action270 words
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Advertisement83 1911-09-28 1 Remarkable Ifalue. EXTRACT FROM THE "AUTOCAR' JULY 22, 1911. "I have never driven a horse but have used motor cars foi the past six years. All mf cars have been Humbers (fou 1 in number), my present one being their latest two-seater, the 10/14 H.P. I have had remarkable value83 words
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Advertisement207 1911-09-28 1 LAST "WEEK ROBINSON'S Cash Sale. '^m^^k 2HEAVIHB FILTERS. Royal Semi-Porcelain Dinner '^Ejiyi ESttrrS Services of 70 pieces. i3^B^^^^^ eacb. Patterns l'»ris, Kalti^li Con.-tauco. "Irene," _j. isrt. i, and "Wild Rose." Flam White "Granite WH|TE fiROUNO W|TH FLQRAL OECORATIOMB Ohina Dinner Services. In Li bt ßlue Uatk B!ue Ore y Ed207 words
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Advertisement8 1911-09-28 1 ÜBE MORSES DISTEMPER ADAMSON. CIIFIUAN ho co in8 words
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Article822 1911-09-28 2 GREAT UNDERGROUND SCHEME FOR NEW YORK. Five Years' Work. New York has just initiated one of the most ambitious tube enterprises ever undertaken, and which, when completed in five years' time will have cost two hundred million dollars, or forty million sterling. Her present elaborate system of subways,822 words
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Article115 1911-09-28 2 A Cablcnews telegram from Washington, dated September 14, says: Major-Qeneral Leonard Wood, chief of staff, issued a statemeut, yesterday, in defence of his refusal to permit Second Lieutenant Rumbough, 6th Field Artillery, to resign, in order to marry a daughter of Colgate, the millionaire manu'acturer.115 words
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Advertisement199 1911-09-28 2 P- INVIGORATOR aw' VAN A TO^ 1 1 VITALISES:— THE BLOOD Acts Benefi^ l1 c upon the '\.\N.\ helps to form pure r vitalising I.Kmhl. Lntlre S >' stem The Brain *+.^3 'Vana 1 fortifies the brain s^2Bxl' against the effects of over work and mental strain. The Nerves 55199 words
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Advertisement102 1911-09-28 2 Danger of Blood Poisoning. Every family should at a'l times be provided with a good reliable liniment and those who, have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm will admit that thorc is none better. Even as slight an injury as the scratch of a pin has resulted in blood poisoning and caused102 words
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Advertisement400 1911-09-28 2 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecast* of Production, and Estimates of Future Profits. Reprinted from the Straitt Tims*. THIRD EDITION. This valuable series of articles, repablished first in September, 1910, in a convenient pocket form has been so popular that the second edition has400 words
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Advertisement350 1911-09-28 2 K. NAKAGAWA CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN CTJE/lOS, ETC. Lately Established. Just unpacked, a Bare Collection of Japanese Curios. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. No. 2, HIGH STREET. 6-9-k Everybody's Benefit I* considered in the composition of the World's Family Medicine. No one who Is suffering In any degree from the350 words
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Article1647 1911-09-28 3 THE LIMIT OF GREAT BRITAIN'S SUPPLY OF COAL. The Need of Economy. The annual meeting of the British Association was opened at Portsmouth, when Sir Ramsay, the president for tin- year, delivered his address, the subject of which was The Sources of Energy. The most important part1,647 words
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Advertisement182 1911-09-28 3 It you wish to keep the Rubber Trees Healthy TRY CARBOLINEUIYI PLANTARIUM SCHACHT. For Killing Fungus (see No. 9, Vol. IX, of the Agricultural Bulletin Parasites, Beetles, Ants and other Enemies of the Rubber Trees AND FLORAEVIT For Disinfecting and Freeing the more delicate parts of the Rubber Trees as182 words
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Advertisement13 1911-09-28 3 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal complaint*. Dysentery, Cooghe, i olds eto.13 words
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Advertisement230 1911-09-28 3 MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold; Tin like Silver. ASK FOB Ny Carlsberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. BOLB IMPORTBRS I THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. LTD. siicra- a pobe 27-6 '2712 Japanese Dentist, 74. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Dr. K. Tsatada is tbe only Japanese Dentist in tbe town with whom yon can230 words
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Advertisement629 1911-09-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.tyo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Tbr-ugh Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amoricac Ports. Btoaoibrs will leave Singapore on or abont MAIL LINES 1911 Oultoard (for China DfavanU Oct629 words
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Advertisement626 1911-09-28 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 tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are626 words
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Advertisement574 1911-09-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Bisut, Sbmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamoi, Bandon, Langanan, Uhumpon Takn, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure a p.m. a.a. BORIBAT Sept. 38 Sept. 3O a.a. PRAGHATIPOK Oot. 3 Oot. 4 a.a.574 words
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Advertisement41 1911-09-28 4 BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP LINES. LTD. AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE. FOR MANILA. The ss. KAZEMBE" will be despatched about November 2, for Manna To bo followed by s.s. 'KANSAS" for China and Japan aooui iiovemner 7. For freight, etc, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd.41 words
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Advertisement538 1911-09-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AKO OEUTSCHE DAMPFMHIFr F4.HRT9GES HMM MiUU. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, tiny are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month tor Bremerhaven538 words
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Advertisement628 1911-09-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast anl well-knowc mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, (iibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles. Naples, Alexandria, and vice vorsa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,628 words
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Article141 1911-09-28 5 FIXTURES Thursday, September aB. High Water, I.HI a.m., 1.8 p.m. B. I. homeward mail closes, 8 p.m Singapore Gjlf Club meeting, 6.15 p.m Friday, September ao. High Water, 2.14 a.m.. 1.87 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail dap. Jimab Estates, meeting, 11.30 a.m. Legislative Council meeting, 2.80141 words
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Article202 1911-09-28 5 TO-DAT. M ilaoca. Port Dickson, and Polo Swettenham Penanß Bpm Tebing Tingßi, Bengkalis and Bagan Sri Tringganu 8 pm Colombo and Bombay Ceylon Maru Bpm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 8 pm (3* P. Swettenham, Penang and Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc. via Bombay Thongwa 8 pm202 words
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Article140 1911-09-28 5 The Imp. German mail Bteamer P. Kitel Frit ilrich having left Penang at 4 a.m. today, may be expected to arrive here to morrow at 7 a.m. She will probably be despatched for Hongkong, Shanghai and lapan ports on Saturday, at 8 a.m. The B. I. contract140 words
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Article205 1911-09-28 5 Latest Arrivals. I'yramim, H. M. cm., 2185 tons, 214 crew, 8 guns, 60C0 h.p. Com. Mitchell, Sept. 27. Frnm Colombo, Sept. 20. Senior Naval Officer. For Sydney, Inc. Roads. Kinta, Brit, ntr., 509 tons, Captain Daly Sp! 27. From Telok Anson, Sept 26. G.o and d.p. Straits Steamship205 words
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104 1911-09-28 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAB. Bast Wharf Basin— Poh Ann. Bast W. Sbction No. I— Chiengmai, Thongwa Shiirs Wharf -Nil. Main W. Sbot. No. 2— Eifra. B—Natuna.8 Natuna. 4 Ceylon Maru. 6— Nil. I Heemskerk. 6— Mataram, Laertes, Van104 words
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Article51 1911-09-28 5 Arrivals Per steamer Klang, Sept. 28.— From Penang via port* Mr. Justice Fisber, Mrs. Fisher, Mr. »nd >!rs. Hill, Mrs. Fanconnier, Miss G. Fanconn er, Mrs. Evant>, Messrs. A. K. Young, Goldenberg, A. Jones, Lim Boon Hoe, Smith, Cunningham, M, Fanconnier, Gardner, Tebister, Craig, Alexander and Chong51 words
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Article460 1911-09-28 5 Per P. and O. nWmer Malta, due September 28— Mies Wilson, Rev Wilson, Miss Prime, Mr Crush, Miss Callingbam, Mr Cood, Miss Maille, Mr and Mrs Hendey, Mr J K Black, Mrs Bavldon Mr H Ryan, Mr W Andrews, Mrs J Wood, Sergt W Hay, Mrs Jausy,460 words
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Article256 1911-09-28 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANOB. Sinoapori, Sf.ftb mhkh '28 1011. Oh Lokdom— Bank 4 m/s 2/4^, Demand 2/4 h Private 0 m/a 2/4}} do Sm/R m. 2/4* On Uimini- Bank d/d 288} Private 8 m/« 342} Ok Fbami k -Bank d/d 294} Private 8 m/« 309 Ok Im>u— Bank T. T. 174256 words
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Article154 1911-09-28 5 Ibbub S Value 10 10 BeUt 1 ie 10 10 Bru*n# 10 10 Bnueh Hjd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin 41 XI Lahat Minoe 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/. 6/- P«h*ng Consoi 61 £1 Pon«kalcn £1 £1 Posing Babrc 41 £1 Posing Lama 10 10 fUhmao Hyd154 words
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Article551 1911-09-28 5 Inane 33 Value Bayers Sellers 2/- 3/. Allaear 8/6 8/9 a/. 2/- Anjilo-MaUj 17/- 17/7* a/. 3)- BatangMalika 1/9 3/£1 £1 BatuCaYea 11.0.U 11.10.0 £1 41 BataTiga 8.7.0 8.15.0 £1 Bakit Kajang 2.2.8 2.8.8 £1 £1 Bakit Lintang 8.10.0 8.15.0 3/- 2/- Bakit MerUjam 2/5 2/9 £1 £1 Bakit551 words
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Article119 1911-09-28 5 Issue 2 Value Bnyen. Seltai 10 10 Barter* norn Smelting m 10.00 10 1 H 6.60 41 41 Eleotrio Tramway* 8/8 8/0 10 10 Frwer Neave 48.00 60.00 100 Howarth Erskine 65.00 60.00 100 7% Prel fcl.oo 100 100 K*t« Bro, Oel. m. 186.00 100 100 a B% Caw.119 words
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Article47 1911-09-28 5 Bayers Sell, rs Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,*****00 8% 7%pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 •1,000,000 0% 7%pn. S"pore Municipal 4% J802.900 par Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskino 6% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreavee 6% 1284,000 2* Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 nom47 words
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Advertisement38 1911-09-28 5 CaiiAe of Insomnia. Indigestion nciuly ulwuvh disturbs the slci']i more or less and is often the cause of iusoniniu. Many cast's have been permanently cured by Clinmbcrlain'H Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Advertisement205 1911-09-28 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Oct. 2— At saleroom, nnredeemed pledges, at 10. Oct. 5 —At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Oct. 24 At saleroom, valuable freehold residential properties, at 2.30. H. L. Coghlan and Co. Sept. 80— At Broughton, No. Ba, Nassim Road, furniture, etc., at 1.80. Oot. 4205 words
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Advertisement537 1911-09-28 5 Banks of the Nile W <W tvfect «ulMm ll— i Knin fillObtainable at: BOlltOll ROUCfe I inuu i itti r r3 nd nUDInoUn JUnri LITTLE 75 Paltiooa I r€st *rf«*-*x*V<C« /L t f Aajn Pfl F AND CO., LTD. Cl«er*tte«SP I Kiecirt I jikuh Tobacco vindtr k<«l condltiaa C«tr% «h»537 words
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Advertisement168 1911-09-28 5 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PBNANO, RANGOON CALCUTTA, One of the Company's steamers is intended to leave Tanjong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo booked by the above steamers at through rates to all ports is India and Ceylon, also to Bast African Ports, Mauritius and London.168 words
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Advertisement51 1911-09-28 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Ondartakers and Monumental Masons. BSTABLISHBD 1881. JUST RECEIVED: Mew Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments ol every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in qbo. THLHPHONB NO, Til NO. IST, ORCHARD Ri AD 10-7 10-7-51 words
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Article31 1911-09-28 6 Mrs. L. P. van Cuylenburg and family return their sincere thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy which they received in their recent bereavement. F.M.S. and Ceylon papers please copy.31 words
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1031 1911-09-28 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. SHADOWS LIFTED. All immediate danger of war between Germany and France appears to be at an end. It seems to us with our, perhaps, imperfect knowledge, that the moment France gave her neighbour to understand that the question of preference for Germany over other1,031 words
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Article17 1911-09-28 6 The monthly missionary meeting will be held in Prinsep Street Church, on Monday next, at 8.15 p.m.17 words
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Article30 1911-09-28 6 The population of Peking according to report is returned M 1,017,209 and that of the metropolitan district outside of Peking as 4,654,219. The population of Manchuria is given as 14,917,000.30 words
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Article49 1911-09-28 6 According to a Foochow telegram in the China Mail, all the chair coolies there have refused to pay the newly-imposed chair tax. Riots ensued, and the constabulary taotai's viimeii and the police court were destroyed. Ten coolies were shot by the police. Business in the city is entirely suspended.49 words
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Article58 1911-09-28 6 So many nocturnal thefts liavo taken place in Westminster Cathedral of late that the authorities have now taken the novel precaution of introducing a very businesslike watch dog to protect the alms boxes, etc. The animal is allowed free range over the building from the closing hour in the evening58 words
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Article17 1911-09-28 6 The Philharmonic Orchestra will resume practice at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Monday next, at 5.16 p.m.17 words
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Article31 1911-09-28 6 According to an official return, the number of executions following the death sentence in the British Crown Colonies and Protectorates in 1910 was 205, as against 199 in the previous year.31 words
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Article29 1911-09-28 6 To-morrow afternoon the Governor will deliver bis annual address to the Legislative Council, and as we intend to reproduce the speech in tliat day's paper publication will be delayed.29 words
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Article29 1911-09-28 6 The Garden Cities Association has decided, in connection with the formation of kindred associations in the overseas dominions, to appoint a special committee to consider their needs and opportunities.29 words
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Article33 1911-09-28 6 The bronze equestrian figure of Wellington which is to surmount Stevens's unfinished monument in St. Paul's Cathedral is now receiving the finishing touches, and will be placed in position at an early date.33 words
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Article45 1911-09-28 6 After a long period of inactivity, the practical joker has reappeared in Balham and Tooting. His new hoax is the issuing of hundreds of neat gilt-edged cards, signed Fred Lee," inviting the leading residents to meet him at a "bachelors' dinner at a local hotel.45 words
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Article69 1911-09-28 6 Discussing some samples of native cloth of Southern China, the American Consul at Swatow, in the coursu of an official report, refers *o one apparently made from banana fibre." It is said to wear well, and certainly it is exceedingly thin and cool. It is possible that it might bo69 words
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Article82 1911-09-28 6 A case of ruthless destruction was reported to the police yesterday by the puller of first class ricksha No. 356. He stated that a Malay hired his ricksha to go to the Botanical Gardens. On leaving the ricksha the Malay refused to pay as much fare as the coolie wanted82 words
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Article87 1911-09-28 6 On Monday last, an enquiry was held into the circumstances which led to the death of a Tamil, late head peon in the service of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board. It transpired that deceased fell down a flight of steps in his house about a week before, and sustained a87 words
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Article91 1911-09-28 6 The Vulcan Shipbuilding Company at Stettin has now for a full year been working on a new vessel for the Hamburg-America line, which will bear the name linperator, and is, it is claimed, to be larger than any craft afloat. The vessel has a length of Tin ft., is nearly91 words
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Article95 1911-09-28 6 Paris, like London, has its Chinese quarter. Slowly and quietly these Asiatics have invaded Europe. The Sons of Heaven in Paris have their own little colony, and their numbers are to be reinforced by M workers, who are coming to construct a pagoda to replace the one now in the95 words
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Article95 1911-09-28 6 Owing to the slump in the price of rubber the Government of Eastern Bengal and Assam have not been able to find a purchaser for the Chard uar rubber plantation, which was established many years ago. for the purpose of demonstrating that Ficus elastica could be commercially grown in Assam.95 words
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Article94 1911-09-28 6 In the Ashe conspiracy trial, which is now proceeding at Madras, Mr. Hamilton. District Superintendent of Police, produced a letter, given him by the late Mr. Ashe, which threatened the latter, if he interfered with the actions of the Secret Society, with death, Chakravati Iyer, Pleader of Cuddalore, stated that94 words
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Article100 1911-09-28 6 A Chinese dentist named Lim Hee was taken into custody yesterday on the complaint of a Chinaman living at 14 Canal Road, who charged him with stealing a watch worth t175. The dentist had lived with complainant for four or five days while attending to the hitter's teeth, and on100 words
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Article135 1911-09-28 6 The fact of going on a holiday would seem to bring bad luck on the head of Mrs. Reeves, proprietress of the Oriental Hotel, North Bridge Road. Some months ago when preparing to go on leave she reported to the police that a large sum of money had mysteriously been135 words
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Article466 1911-09-28 6 The invitations aro out of Mr. an4 JlrV 1!. C. Howard announcing tho forthcoming w.<l ding of Miss Howard to Mr. R. Moss as fixed for October 3 at Christ Church, Yokohama. The Hon. Sir Arthur Lawley, U.C.1.E., X.C.M.0., concludes his term of office as Governor of466 words
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Article69 1911-09-28 6 At the Assizes, yesterday, Chan Pong wax found guilty of attempting to murder an informer, and was sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment. Koh Ah Tong, a Cantoucse woman, was then tried on a charge of being in possession of current coin, knowing it to be counterfeit win69 words
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Article236 1911-09-28 6 In the Agricultural Itullctin for this month, just to hand, Mr. Keith Bancroft contributes tin- opening article upon Latex and its rela tion to the life of the parent plant. There are interesting notes upon the rainfall of Singapore by Mr. A. Knight. In a comment upon236 words
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Article241 1911-09-28 6 The administration of the Philippine Islands would appear to be a tougher task than most American statesmtn thought, remarks the London and China Express. Some daylight is thrown on the difficulties of the situation by the allegations of an officer of the United States Army returned from241 words
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Advertisement120 1911-09-28 6 From the famous Amsterdam Brewery AMSTEL PILSENER BEER. Per case of 4 dozen Quarts $14 less 5% Per case of 8 dozen Pints $17 less b% SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. i&^m&a. THE YOSr VISIBLE 3^3 An Invitation Ak seeing is believing we extend a cordial S> SjjjjEjJQ^^^' invitation .0120 words
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Advertisement192 1911-09-28 6 Novel Attraction! SENORITA CHINITA ZEREGA IN La Pandora. A typical Dance of Aragona (Spain). (By Special Request). As appeared at the Jardin de Paris (Earl's Court Exhibition, London). Spring Dance. (Mendelsohn) Danced in London at an At Home given by the Countess of Kou mania. IK CONJUNCTION WITH 3 HEW192 words
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Article391 1911-09-28 7 PANIC AMONG THE PEOPLE AT TRIPOLI. Dreading a General Massacre London, via Durban September 27. An authoritative Italian source informs Router that Italy's action in Tripoli is Uie result of the new Turkish regime's violation of treaty rights and systematic opposition to Italian development. Italy does not391 words
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Article75 1911-09-28 7 DBR OsTASIATISCHB LLOYD TkLKORAM. Berlin, September 27. Turkey is avoiding all attacks on Italians in Tripoli and other Turkish ports. The I tah in warships will cruise before Tripoli. Before troops are landed an endeavour will be made to reach a diplomatic understanding. Germany will use her influence at Rome75 words
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Article106 1911-09-28 7 CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE B POWDER. French Admiral's Strong Protest Rkuter's Telegram. London, September Ml A Paris message says that Admiral Bcllue. a member of the General Staff, endorses the opinion that the spontaneous combustion <•' powder B caused the disaster on the Libertc, like the blowingReuter - 106 words
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Article37 1911-09-28 7 Kki'tkr's Tklkuram. London, September 28. The French note with reference to Morocco has been received ill Berlin iv a friendly spirit, but with certain reservations w Inch will necessitate a further interchange of views.37 words
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21 1911-09-28 7 Berlin, September 27. Germany today handed to M. Caiubon the alterations she pro)K>suB in the Morocco treaty.21 words
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Article44 1911-09-28 7 Interlocutory Injunction Granted. Rkuier's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, September 27. Mr. Justice Lush has granted an interlocutory injunction prohibiting the use of Earl's Court for tho Johnson Wells fight. The hearing of the Homo Office summonses at Bow Street have been adjourned.44 words
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Article36 1911-09-28 7 Rkuter's Telboram. London, September 27. Mr. McKenua, speaking at Pontypool, reiterated his anticipation of a reduction of naval estimates in 1912, bnt the scale of expenditure must depend upon that of foreign countries.36 words
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Article24 1911-09-28 7 Rkutrr's Tklkokam. London, September 28. The Kilmarnock by-election has resulted aa follows Gladstone (Liberal) 6,923 Rees (Unionist i 4,637 McKerrcl (Labourl 2,76124 words
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Article36 1911-09-28 7 Rkctkk's Tkleqkau. London, via Durban, September 27. Renter's Now York correspondent says the Steel Trust emphatically donies that it contemplates dissolution. It has been legally advised that it doe° not violate the law.36 words
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Article15 1911-09-28 7 Reutkr's Telkoram. London, via Durban, September 27. Lord Kitchener has arrived at Alexandria,15 words
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Article453 1911-09-28 7 Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Bulletin. Writing from London on August 31. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. state Gold. The arrivals of bar gold exceeded £800.000. In the absence of outside demand, the great bulk, after providing for India I £45,000) and the trade, will be453 words
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Article201 1911-09-28 7 Anniversary to be Celebrated in Berlin. Tin centenary anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig, which occurs in 1913, is to be celebrated in Berlin by the performance of a great military play," which will take place in a very novel kind of arena. The Hpectacle will201 words
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Article305 1911-09-28 7 VIEWS AIRED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING. Demand for Equitable Treatment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 27. The half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held to-day, when the Hon. G. Macbain. who presided, announced that the F.M.S. railway authorities had been approached305 words
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Article444 1911-09-28 7 Submerged Off Coast of Vanished Gondwana-land. Writing in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society (Straits branch), Mr. J. B. Scrivenor in the" course of a sketch of the geological structure of the Malay Peninsula says In conclusion I will summarize what we can say we know of444 words
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Article156 1911-09-28 7 The Peking correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press wiring on September 18 states: The Prefect of Tzechow has endeavoured to communicate with Chengtu, but the messengers have been unable to penetrate to the city. There is a report that the rioters are attacking the city from four points,156 words
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Article655 1911-09-28 7 SUBSIDENCE OF EMBANKMENT NEAR ORCHARD ROAD. Narrow Escape of Officials. The most remarkable accident ever known on the Singapore Government Railway occurred early this morning when a portion of the embankment between Tank Road and Newton stations collapsed, carrying with it an engine and several goods trucks. It655 words
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Article227 1911-09-28 7 The Globe's tin market review for the week ended August 26, says: Last week closed at £191 cash, j£lB7 15s. three months. This week closed at £188 10s. cash, £186 ss. three months, showing on balance a fall of X' 2 10s. cash, 4:1 10s. three months.227 words
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Article119 1911-09-28 7 A Peking wire, dated September 17, published in the Hongkong Daily Press, says The city of Chengtu lias been captured by the rioters. The Yamen of the Viceroy was burnt to the ground, and the Viceroy made his escape toTszechow. The Tartar-General, the Assistant-Tartar General, the119 words
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Article49 1911-09-28 7 Mr. .lami's Augustus Tawell, a prominent Essex Baptist, who has died at Earl's Calne at the age of ninety-two, Bpent his early days in London. He remembered the City being lit with oil lamps, the watchman calling the hours, and he had picked blackberries where Liverpool-street station now stands.49 words
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Article530 1911-09-28 7 Competition for Design Open to the Whole World. A plaster model of the site for the proposed Federal capital city for Australia is now on view, says the Times, at the offices of the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia in order to assist those530 words
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Article295 1911-09-28 7 The annual ciphers for the Dutch Colonies (worked out by the Central Bureau for statistics) for the year 1910 have appeared. From these figures a strange state of affairs is brought to light. It was not noticed here before but is of such importance that it deserves295 words
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Article263 1911-09-28 7 The trooping programme of the Royal Indian Marine steamers has been published at Simla. The R.I.M.S. Dufferin will carry out movements of the 123 rd Rifles and 90th Punjabis between Bombay and Rangoon, and subsequently take on board the Ist Royal Dragoons for Durban, where she will263 words
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Article71 1911-09-28 7 MOTOR BUS FALLS OVER PARIS BRIDGE. Supposed Loss of Thirteen Lives. Reutkr's Tm.ki.imm. London, via Durban, September 28. A Paris motorbus of a new pattern with no outside seats while crossing the Seine by one of tho bridges swerved and knocked down the parapet and fell into the71 words
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Article70 1911-09-28 7 Mr. Carson Forgets Law and Common Sense. Rkuter's Telegram. Londou, via Durban, September 27. Mr. Carson, addressing a Unionist demonstration at Portrush, denied that a scheme of provisional government for Ulster was unconstitutional or that he would be guilty of treason in propounding it. Ulsternien would not fightReuter - 70 words
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Article65 1911-09-28 7 Ear-Padded Gunners on the Orion. Reutkr's Teleoram. London, via Durban, September 27. The Orion's lilA-inch guns have been tested. The seamen had their ears covered with wool-padded leather flaps and scarcely heard the explosion, but it shook the ship violently, smashing crockery, splintering skylights, and the bottom65 words
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Article249 1911-09-28 7 The Orion, and her sister ship, the Lion, both belonging to what has been described as the post- Dreadnought era. and with a main armament of the new 1:!J inch gun, are about to enter the Home fleet on completion. They are both battleships, but the Orion has somewhat heavier249 words
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Article35 1911-09-28 7 Reutkr's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, September 27. A New York telegram says that Lamed, the lawn tennis champion, is unable to go to Australia to represent America in the Davis Cup competition.35 words
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Article22 1911-09-28 7 Rictus's Telkoram. London, via Durban, September 27. The Dublin bakers have struck for an increase of onn shilling weekly.22 words
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Article29 1911-09-28 7 RBUTBIt'S Th.Ki.l. HI. London via Durban, September 27. For the Jockey Club Stakes the probable starters arc Lenibcrg (O'Ncill),Lycaon(Stern), Stedfast IF. Wootton). Hair Trigger II (Rickaby).29 words
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Article85 1911-09-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 27. The manager of the Klang branch of the Kuala Lumpur Engineering works was robbed at noon, >-t Klang, while on his way to tiffin. Tamil coolies surrounded his motor car on the main road. They seized the steering wheel,85 words
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Article51 1911-09-28 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, September 27. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/'.» t per lb., value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/3 value. The market is quirt but51 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article69 1911-09-28 8 It is intoi-oxting to note that among the entries in the veterans' double handicap in connection with the S.C.C. lawn tonnis tournament arc the names of His Kxcellenry tlir Out WW. IWf Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., Mm ll. m. W. G Michell. the Hon. F. .1. l'i-ott. tin-69 words
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Article68 1911-09-28 8 As the result of a mooting cf tlio Protest Committee ol tho BbuHPon Football AsBociation hrld at the S.C.O. pavilion last t-vi-niii", 1.1-ij-Miiis, one of the players in tlio no BtletgM matofe S.li.C. v. ltoyal Garrison Artillery. *N sus|iri|i'od for two iiumtlis and lSomlianlior Italniitr was warned. The clinir was68 words
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Article80 1911-09-28 8 We note that in a tennis tournament prooaedißfl at Hatavia, iv the ladies' singles. Miss Wararap mt.. beat Mrs. Malcskv plus I 1".. 8 I, 8 8, and mrets Mrs. Von Sohsten in th. bmbJ linal. Mrs. SUiv beat Mrs. Keen, 6— :t, 7 ">. and Mrs. Hechtcrmans beat Mrs.80 words
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Article147 1911-09-28 8 Singapore Oolf Club. The rcmipctition for the Captain's Cup will br plMsl during the month of October (ivir the long course only, 9 holes match play against bogey, handicap. A member may take out any number of cards during the month but before commencing each round must pay 10147 words
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Article445 1911-09-28 8 S.C.C. Tournament. Nkwi oxbm' Karon wA. H. M. ThonmslxMt F. (i. Taylor 6—o 6—l. A. W. K. Kn shwatei boat P. R. Hill 6—l 6-1. .1. A. Tillry beat J. Keit-ma 6-4 6-4. Dr. (1. It. Gray beat It. Hinnic 6—B 7—5. 11. It. 1.. Dyne beat K.445 words
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418 1911-09-28 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Where a mercantile marine officer can go to, within reasonable distance of the Shipping Office (when out of employment), is a question that has frequently been mooted in a mild way, but never sufficient interest has been418 words
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Article202 1911-09-28 8 During the time that the White Star training ship Mci s. v was lying at Melbourne, Australia, one of the cadets fell overboard, was rendered unconscious, and was in danger of being drowned, when the chief officer of the Mersey, Mr. O. I). Williams, R.N.K., fully202 words
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Article725 1911-09-28 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 28, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations tbis morning Nom Value. Buyers. Sellers. 3/- Allagar 8/6 4/2/- Options 1/8 1/10* £1 Anglo-Java 4/2 4,9 1 Anglo- Johore 8/8 7,6725 words
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Advertisement35 1911-09-28 8 ANNOUNCEMENT. Messrs Garner, Quelch Co., Wine Spirit Merchants, Shanghai Hongkong, Will open a branch of their busineaf Id Battery Boad, next door t<> The Dispensary, on or about October 2. ae v 26 v v35 words
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Advertisement46 1911-09-28 8 Coughing into Consumption Only a Cough bat yoa etop it while it is ONLY a cough. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND The finest preparation made he combating tcvore conghs. CUIiES any cough that is only a cough. Vtry palatable,. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 and $2.00.46 words
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Advertisement51 1911-09-28 8 They may talk of Kings and Kaisers, And of Shahs and Princes too, Of the men who sit in Parliament, As tiny often do. But lot me till yoa in a word That while this world endures Woods' Oreat Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds Will h-> the King of51 words
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Advertisement432 1911-09-28 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLERKS WANTED AT ONCE. A good stenographer and typist, also a smart Chinefe Standard VII youth for office work. Apply to John Little Co Ltd. 28 9 80 9 All EXCELLENT PROGRAMME! This is what you will declare ours to be if yoa only drop in. We have432 words
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Advertisement344 1911-09-28 8 Raffles iHgl Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday. Sept. 30. Grand Benefit Night. THE Straits Opera Co. At The Alexandra Hall, North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT'! Sept. 28, 1911. SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET. The proceeds of to-night's performance will go to the Actors and Actresses. THE SANDYCROFT RUBBER CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby344 words
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Advertisement292 1911-09-28 8 BUY A "Moutrie" PIANO Over 1,300 in use to-day from Manchuria to the Straits, and giving entire satisfaction. WRITE FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. S. Moutrie Co., LIMITED. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. HOUSE TO LET. "BRENT WOOD," No. 76, King's Koad, Bukit Timah. Famished. Rent 150, by the year. Apply H. L.292 words
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Advertisement272 1911-09-28 9 MOTOR CARS For heavy loads use the "COMMER CAR made by the Commercial Cars, Ltd., Luton, England. 20 miles per hour with a 5-ton load. PRICES ON APPLICATION. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS The typewriter of To-day An honour to the Hour Modern to the Minute Serviceable to the Second. SPARES STOCKED. REPAIRS272 words
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Advertisement133 1911-09-28 9 THE BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. KOK PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PENANG. The Company's Torbino eteamer LAMA i.IM tunH, will leave the Singapore Roadt for the above ports MR Wednesday at 4 p.ui., arriving at Port Swettonham in time tc counoct witb the 8.80 a.m. train to Kuala Lumpur. She133 words
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Advertisement916 1911-09-28 9 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING. {Under 8. R. A. Rule* of Racing], Will be held on Tuesday. November 7, Thursday, November 9, and Saiurday, Ncvimber 11. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, Nocemhr T. 1. THE OPENING STAKES.- (1.30 p.m.) Value 1000. A Handicap for Hordes that have never won916 words
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Advertisement750 1911-09-28 9 the hour for Scratching 5 p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the Race Owners ot Urifttns aro entitled to enter for either of the following series of Races Frbb Beries No. 1 First Day— Race No. 7. Seoond Day— Rao No. 1. Beries No. 2 First Day -Race No. 4. Second750 words
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Advertisement493 1911-09-28 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S S CO. LTD. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S N. GO LTD. BITWIBN Fromantlß (Perth), North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Java (an inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for the Kimberley Gold493 words
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Advertisement308 1911-09-28 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, I BRISBANE and BTDNET «U TORRES STRAITS. Also taking paaeeugers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOOTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFBNSIiAND PORTS, BRITISH NRW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASUANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery.308 words
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Advertisement514 1911-09-28 10 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. flead Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Of Direotorai 8. A. Dsbbick, Bsq., Chairman. A. H. Faib, Eso. Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officerf. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Codveidk. law Nqan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Taa, Esq. ■tow Sum514 words
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Advertisement306 1911-09-28 10 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. O£ China. Head Office, sla, Klangse Rd Shanghai. To thb Chinbsb Gbntlbmbn or Sinoapoki REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of the world 1 The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sorts of306 words
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Advertisement516 1911-09-28 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up Capital in ***** Shares of £20 oach 41,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,625,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed516 words
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Advertisement509 1911-09-28 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKINQ MO INSURANCE CO.. LTD. NO. (7 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. CapiUlpaidnp 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tbck Joon 0. Sim Kia Jam 3. Nam Kirn Sbmo 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Laow Cmia Hbho 8. Tarn509 words
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Advertisement611 1911-09-28 10 SALES BY AUCTION. IMPORTANT TANOLIN BALE OF High-Grade Teak Household Furniture, Gramaphone, Plants, Etc., AT "BROUOHTON," NO. Ba, NASSIM ROAD, On Saturday, September 30, at 1 p.m, Comprising: Polithed carved teak dinner waggon, handeome carved teak sideboard with mirror back, teak telescopic dining tab'e, wuli three extra leaves, Baldwin Refrigerator,611 words
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Article1370 1911-09-28 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The New Local Ordinance. Following is the conclndiug portion of the. new traction engine and motor car ordinance, the first part of which was printed in this column yesterday 7. Notwithstanding anything in this Ordinance contained it shall be lawful for1,370 words
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Advertisement349 1911-09-28 11 LORD HARDINGE HAS ORDERED TWO skhp WOLSELEY «R8 TO BE BUILT FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF Their Majesties The KING QUEEN At the Delhi Durbar Full particular* from the Sole Agents i CENTRAL ggggg LIMITED. STAR CARS" (The Choice of the Royal Automobile Club). Jost landed, three 16.9 H.P. (K.349 words
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Advertisement50 1911-09-28 11 A Matter of Common Interest. How to euro a cold is a question in which many arc interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough liemedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For Bale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement376 1911-09-28 11 WAH HENG CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES. DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AMATEURS' WORK. Plates, Papert, Films, Chemicals, Cameras, Lenses, and General Photographic Materials. Frames of every vaiiety made to order. NO. 95, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Opposite Adelpbi Hotel. 16-6 166 12 Singapore Naturalists' Stores TAXIDERMISTS. BIRDS OF PARADISE For Sal*. BIRDS AND376 words
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Advertisement421 1911-09-28 12 RANEEOUNOE DRAINPIPES are recommended for improving tfje sanitary condition of buildings on MINES RUBBER ESTATES Strongest and (Bfieapest Sizes from 3" to 24" are STOCKED IN WHOLES AND HALVES. SOLE AGENTS: SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. DOG WANTEO. l'uppy of well-bred big do,{. Reply to X.R.S., c/o Straits Timec 149421 words
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Advertisement284 1911-09-28 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable Board and Residence in English home. Private bathrooms. Tennis and Stabling. Terms moderate. ilver Bank, 107, Orchard Road. 2-9 309 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Double rooms for married couples cr bachelors at Cambo House, 98. River Valley Road. 27-9 26-10 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable284 words
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Advertisement628 1911-09-28 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO in. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Qnay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 14 l_ HOUSE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 16 6 o_ OFFICE TO LET. No. 7, Collyer628 words
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Advertisement639 1911-09-28 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR SALE Apply, Moraux Co., 19, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o FOR SALE. Yonng Coconut trees and old Coconutn suitable for nurserif s. All outs guaranteed specially selected from old trres Apply to Hci'K Lim, No. 46, Market Strict. 189 12-10 GRAMOPHONE 257 RECORDS639 words
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Advertisement686 1911-09-28 12 NOTICES. KIAIH KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, •mtraoMat and Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 109. Market Street. THE PULAU BULANG RUBBER PRODUCE CO.. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Call of 60 cents per Share payable on or before November 80, 1911, has been made by the Board on all686 words
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Advertisement469 1911-09-28 12 NOTICES. MR. J. A. LINCOLN. Lite Senior Surveyor of tho Municipality (with Government Licence), is prepared to I undertake Survey-works on moderate charges. Office 169, Queen Street. 26 9 25 10 LAHAT MINES. LIMITED. DIVIDEND NO. 7. A Dividend of 1 per share has b.tu dodared payable in London oulhe469 words
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Miscellaneous227 1911-09-28 12 Straits Wimes. AD VEKTISBMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wauto of every description are insert, od at tbe prepaid rate of II por fooi linos for one or two insertions. Notice* of Births, Marriages, or Deatba, >f not exceeding four lines, II each insertion For p.p.c. card j, on page 6, 12. Inch227 words
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