The Straits Times, 4 December 1911
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Title Section13 1911-12-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.738 SINGAFO^p. MONDAY. DECEMBER 4. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement181 1911-12-04 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 KATZ BROS., LD., Removal Sale COMMENCES Monday Next, December 4. Prior to transferring our business to our new premises in Raffles Square we have determined that the occasion of removing shall be marked by the disposal of our large and well-selected stocks, at181 words
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Advertisement102 1911-12-04 1 ROBINSONS Toy and Fancy Bazaar NOW OPEN Tom Smith's and Caley's Xmas Crackers IN HAMS AND BACON Furn E "ir:sr rs "PIBEAPPLE" Brand 37& gggLg" JUST RECEIVED Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ld., SSS™!^!! 411 ADAMS, LOUIS AND SOLE AGENTS FOR EMPIRE FRAMES STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. (DNMOIMMI solicited). "THE CAR OF A102 words
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Advertisement8 1911-12-04 1 use: MORSE'S DISTEMPER AOAMSON. GILFiLLAN MO CO lit8 words
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Article601 1911-12-04 2 NEW CONTROLLING LEGISLATION FRAMED. Safeguarding the Indian Public. After a considerable delay (writes the Calcutta correspondent of the Times) the Government of India have at length introduced legislation for the better control of life assurance and provident societies in India. The desirability of dealing with the question601 words
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Article338 1911-12-04 2 Remarkable Document Left by Man Starved to Death. The body of Jack Miller, who ditil in the shaft of his mining claim, near Bridgeport, California, has been recovered, and also a pencil-written sheet containing his diary written day by day while he was pinned down by a338 words
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Advertisement439 1911-12-04 2 The Great Channel Swim Burgess' Endurance and Vitality It is the big succeis, tht first deed itself, that proves the wisdom of IStirgess in employing Phosferina to providg the tmiwrtmet and eutigy .1 enabled biro to swim the Channel. To Phosferim the mighty „i was it that he lias achieved439 words
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Advertisement38 1911-12-04 2 Muscular Rheumatism. It is worse than useless to take any modiiciucs in inn. illy for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's lain Halm. For tialc by all Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Advertisement429 1911-12-04 2 IJ Is the Best ml U Natural Aperient Water wfl H Bottled at the Springs M U\ Used the World over #1 I 1 Drink on ■riaioc > wiiM(laMful for I |f IMH(i[;s-||o\ and \%a j7 MOTION Vei). Watchmakers Jewellery, pticlant. KKJAIH.- (ROMPTLY KXBCU'TBD, TEH FREE^ TRIAL* W— Cat/o n429 words
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Advertisement224 1911-12-04 2 f^^^lf *V A N A aRAND \\jl Tonic Wine f^Sa Hastens Recovery A v^w^ 1 After Illness i a powerful restorative. 1 W'Li:; most remedies t.:!l .1 iniirse ol 'Vaxa 1 quickl) restores vitality j to the blood, 1 ii< brain, the nerves and the dig< stkwi. It 1 j224 words
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Article724 1911-12-04 3 HOOLIGANS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL. Police Fully Armed. The spirit of hooliganism is now rampant iv Hongkong, says the Hongkong Daily Press of November 22, and attacks on police when making arrests have been so frequent of late that the police have received orders to go on duty724 words
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Article258 1911-12-04 3 Women's Souvenir Craze in United States. Americas great fleet of over a hundred wai '-hips, now anchored in the Hudson River, (ill Niw York, has been looted by women souvenir-huuters. According to a statement published in the New York l'iess, many valuable possessions of the officers and258 words
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Article53 1911-12-04 3 The Italian ambassador at The Hague has lodged a protest in court against tbc intention of Kuller to oiler his services as aviator to the Turkish Government, says a telegram of the 1 21 st instant to Met Nicuws v.d. Dag. This is the aviator who was out here a53 words
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Advertisement184 1911-12-04 3 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT d^ AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE N THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR SOLE IMPORTERS AYLESBURY AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. It you wish to keep the Rubber Trees Healthy TRY CABBOLINEUIW184 words
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Advertisement13 1911-12-04 3 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., tako Woods' Oreat Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement407 1911-12-04 3 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD, (NEAR BNTRANCB 10 BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 109 6 1 1 Sea xtooKß of all kinds of FHOZBN j MEATS, etc., can be delivered tc Shipping at tbc V."barvt>n, or is I I the Sin(T»pore Roads uo shoit I 1 notice. OFFICE HOUR* Week day- 7407 words
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Advertisement211 1911-12-04 3 Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. JBdere is nothing better on tde market. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER PRESERVATIVES, 50 cents per gallon t. o. b. any steamer in tde Jload.s or ex tyidoum. Apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., LD.. WINCHESTbR HOUSE 87-10.0 26 4.i 2 KOH CO.'S Cash211 words
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Advertisement673 1911-12-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Stoamorg will leave Singapore on or about:— w MAIL LINES T 1911 tl Outward (for China.) Dovanua673 words
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Advertisement645 1911-12-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly sorvioo is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Fhe New T win-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed ana jonstruoted. and are fitted with645 words
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Advertisement1073 1911-12-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Boraerah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak %nd Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. a* ASDANO. Dao. 6 Deo. 9 ■.•.MAHIDOL* Deo. 1O Deo. 13 a.s. REDANG1,073 words
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Advertisement503 1911-12-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ADO DEUTSCHE OAMPfUIIFPFAHRTSCES. MMM BREMER Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular sorvioo between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Strait*, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon direct,503 words
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Advertisement658 1911-12-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddoutscher Lloyd, Brem«n. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers cf this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Oonoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,658 words
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Article104 1911-12-04 5 FIXTURES Monday, December 4. High Water, 8.2B a.m Ml p.m. Cnnvrnt Fancy Bazaar, H p.m. Philharmonic Orchestra practice, 6.15 p.m. Tuesday December 5. High Water, 9.4 a.m., 10.16 p.m. Convent Kancy Ba/.atr, H p.m. Y. M. 0. A. Mai-ical iviuiut;. Mnnicipal Election?. Wednesday, December 6. Hieh W»tf>r,104 words
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Article168 1911-12-04 5 Today. Malacca an.l Mii i>- Kiki 8 f m Malacca, I'ort hickson and Port Su-.-ttcnhani Hod« Ho 8 r.m Port llauWwiliaai anil T' l"k Ansni IVrak fl pm I'cnant! ur.c] C ile'utta .1 ipnn 8 pin Bangkok Choising 3 pm Saigon K m p it 5 pm168 words
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Article67 1911-12-04 5 Lbft BfXOAPOM t>n in LOVMHI A ;rimd. Oct. 30 at M. November i 8 Nov. 23 Nov. P. AO. 25 Nov. 25 Nov. BN.D. L. 2J Nov. 29 Nov 98. 1 D.iembir I Nov. 13 M. M. 7 Nov. 17 P. ft O. 13 Nov. 2: N.67 words
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Article595 1911-12-04 5 Latest Arrivals. Altiny. Out. str. 70S tons, Capt Blombett. Die 2. Froiu Pontianak, Nov 30. G.c. and p. Sliipi Ay.cy Ltd. For Pontianak, Dec 6. Heads. Biouwrr, Dut. str. IM tons, Capt Scbruitz. Dec 4. From Djambie, I )M '2. G.c. and 53 dp. Ship* Agency, Ltd. Fur595 words
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94 1911-12-04 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Hast Wharf Basin Bucephalus East W.Siction No. I— Tatobi. Shii** Wharf- Nil. Wain W Siot. No. 2-\i!. i, B— Choising. 4— Nil. MioJcro). 6-AcliiileP. N'fw ho.« 7 (Under conFtrnrtiou'. AkstW'uarf B— fjira Maru, Pr>nzeiis94 words
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Article90 1911-12-04 5 Arrivals Per bteamer Mioderco, Die 3.— From Frtmentlp. Messrs. H. Jenne, A Travi«, H. CarriD'j'on, Archibald, H. Walfh. E. Ronisb, L. Heowey, F. Hampton, Mrs. McCall, and Mr?. Travis. Per fteamer Ipob. Dec 4.- From T. Au^oc. via portp.'CupV R. B. Willis. D*. T. O. NaothtOD, Me-srs.90 words
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Article246 1911-12-04 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE SINOIPOBI, Hn KMI.KK 4 181] 0« Lohdo*— Bank 4 m/t 2,<j Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/r 2/4-;] 8 m/i 2/4 J On Giaaiai— Bank d/d :'BBJ Private m/» 242| On F**m»-Bank d/d V 94 I Private B n>n 259 On Imdu— Bank T. T. 174 J j246 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article157 1911-12-04 5 Ifißoe !S Value 10 10 BeiM lie 10 10 Brua.. 10 10 Kanob £1 £1 KintaTin £1 £1 Lahai Mint« 10 10 Malacca Tic 6/- 6/- Pahaog Cooecl Pengkalcc £1 Posing Babta £1 £1 Fusing Lam* 10 10 Rahman H;d £1 £1 Rahman Tib Bayers. 8 2S 2 00157 words
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Article572 1911-12-04 5 [eiuo !2 Faille Bnii'H Si >/■ 'if All»K«.: 2 9 8/8 Anglo-Malt; 14, -J- 15/8 xd 2/. Batons Mab.ka 1/9 2/El £1 Bato Caves 10.1 3 11.0.0 Gl £1 BatnTiga 8.0.0 8.7.6 El £1 Bakit Kajang 2.0.6 2.8.9 El 41 Bakit Lintang 8.10.0 8.15.0 •il- Bakit Mortajam 2/8 2/7572 words
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Article120 1911-12-04 5 Isone S Value Bayeri Seller* 10 10 Bftbtetk noiu SitelUr, 10.00 10 T 600 £1 £1 Bleetrio Tramw»y« 8/8 8/8 10 10 Frailer Neave 47 50 48.C0 100 Howartb Erskioe f5 10 (7.60 100 7% Prel 91.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 180.00 100 100 8% Cum. Prct Dom120 words
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Article50 1911-12-04 5 Bayers -Joli. ra S'poro Mnnioipal 4|% of 1907 1 1,800 ,00- 1% Spore Municipal 4 J% of 1900 11,000,000 7% S"pore Municipal 4% $602,900 par Bnyors Sell' s Howarth Brakine 8% 1800,000 pw Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284.000 2{ Singapore Eloctrio Tramways 6% X850.00C S'poro Muuioipal 6 $1,878 000 nozu50 words
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Advertisement41 1911-12-04 5 .Something- to Remember. Win n baying OMgtl miilicine for childivn best in iniml tli.it Cliaiiibciliiin's Ooe^h Kiiikclv is naoet eCaotoal furcuMs, i-mup anil •rlimipiag OOBgB anil that it ooateia* no li.ii infill ill -iij; Pot s;ikl>\ all I )is|>cnsaiii'S ami Hoalera.41 words
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Advertisement356 1911-12-04 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Dec 6. At saleroom. Argyll Motor Car, at 11.80. Dm 7.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledge?, at 13. Dec 8. —At saleroom, British Steam Launch Scout," at -J 80. Dec 6. At 'altrom. thirty cases old Red ana White Port, at 11. Dtc 12.— At oalercom,356 words
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Advertisement298 1911-12-04 5 SMOKED SARDINES A am^ViaMßji^-^4lll/j S+wlk I A CHOICE jft S^H^ FLAVOUR TABLE. l^^jsEiSpp SARDINES. OMIAINABLK 1 K( M IvF.T.ULKRS OF REPUTE. -51,'.,,S 1 J. TRAVERS SONS. LTD. USHUN COALIhe He*t steamin{; Coal In the East. FRESasiOCKS-hvay-cnbi.i.d OIITPMT RililO TflN^ atDaircn,N 2 .voh»3'K ..n.l Ti Nt UU ITU I OUUU I298 words
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Advertisement147 1911-12-04 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 8 18. UNDERTAKING^ 3 PHnaap Street, Singapore. MR, ALBERT L. A, DALEY Ba|i to inform tho pnblio that tbe kind patronages aooordod him during tbo s»■-tew5 tew years, liai made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubbertyred Hearse, which turpasecs hll others in tte Straits.147 words
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1162 1911-12-04 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY. DECEMBER 4. ITALIAN BARBARITIES. We were inclined, when the first news of Italian atrocities in Tripoli came to hand, to treat them as the inevitable outcome of a national temperament which is noteworthy for its extremes of passion. But, with recent mails, far more details have1,162 words
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Article16 1911-12-04 6 Printer* are still on strike in Hongkong and Chinese workers in tailoring establishments have followed suit.16 words
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Article22 1911-12-04 6 The German mail steamer Prinz Lndwig left Colombo, yesterday, at 10 a.m., and is due here on Friday next at 4 p.m.22 words
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Article28 1911-12-04 6 The Hamburg American Live has ordered from Swan, Hunter and Wigham Kichardson, Ltd., of Wallsend, two steamers of a capacity of 8,000 tons for the transport of bananas.28 words
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Article35 1911-12-04 6 A new'map of Perak is to be published early next year. It will replace the present map of Perak which was published as long ago as 1901. ami will be on a somewhat larger scale.35 words
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Article31 1911-12-04 6 Last week, the P. and O. Pnona brought from London twoiMVton guns for the Singa pore fortifications, both of which were landed at Tanjong Pagar and removed by the military authorities.31 words
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Article39 1911-12-04 6 Mr. L. V'limhlin. IhUlv at Pcngkalen. Ltd., who is no.v ou lii> way homo on a flying T Hit to the old country, will, on his return, takeover the managership of the recentlyfl .ateil Malayan Tfa Dredging Co., Ltd.39 words
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Article48 1911-12-04 6 When tour days out from Yokohama the Blue Funnel steaim r licllarophon, which arrived at Victoria, 8.C., October 1, ran into a heavy ga!o and sustained considerable MMMM) to her ii<_ck lutings. Hu^'' MM swept her smashing two of the lifebo.Us on t!ie spardeck and dima^in,; two others.48 words
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Article56 1911-12-04 6 Simia has recently had good fall of snow. The o' 1 I al 1 ntn cannot recall a fall in previous years earlier than mid-December. The Hill people regard this early snowing as a very good omen for the Royal Visit. Already snow was lying five inches deep all over56 words
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Article55 1911-12-04 6 An ex-detective named C. W. Scully I Eurasian) took a Chinese friend home with him to his house at 20 Patani Street on Saturday night. As so frequently happens in this part of the world, his hospitality was rewarded by the guest walking oil in the middle of the night55 words
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Article58 1911-12-04 6 The Malay States Guides rifle team, under their Adjutant, Capt. CargiU, left Taiping for Penang on Friday en route for the Indian Bisley. There were many friends at the station to wish them a successful journey. Lieut G. F. Turner (late of the 82nd Punjabisi will act as Adjutant of58 words
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Article55 1911-12-04 6 The Low Kirn Pong estate case is still proceeding before the Appeal Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Sir W, H. HyndinanJones, Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice Kbden. In the other court, Mr. Justice Fisher has a number of judgment summonses to deal with, after which there are several55 words
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Article64 1911-12-04 6 Mr. 11. Lazarus, son of the late Mr. N. Lazarus, oculist-optician, has opened a per manent establishment at 8, Battery Road, i first Menu-' where he may be consulted daily between 9 a.m. and MB p.m. Mr. Lazarus is installing the latest equipment in the practice of his profession, and64 words
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Article69 1911-12-04 6 The Arracan Company at Bangkok have sold their mill premises to Seng Kec. This docs not mean that the Arracan Company will give up trading in rice, but that they will not in future mill their own rice. The Arracan Company opened their first rice mill in Bangkok over twelve69 words
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Article86 1911-12-04 6 The Eurvalus which arrived from Australia last week, landed a large number of horses, milch cows and calves. Some of the horse-, were transhipped to the 8.1. Elephanta which left this for Rangoon on Friday night. As one of the animals was being led along by a European jockey, it86 words
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Article89 1911-12-04 6 The annual fancy bazaar in aid of the orplians of tho Convent will b;' opened in St. Joseph's Villa, 215, North Rrulge lii.ul, to-day, at 8 p.m. For tin- convenience of all those who cannot attend at that hour, the bazaar will be open from '.I a.m. to G p.m..89 words
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Article80 1911-12-04 6 Bad feeling between two of the clans of Chinese coolies on Pulau Bukuni led to a serious disturbance yesterday. A gang of Teochews entered a coffeoshop in which a number of Hokicns were sitting and began kicking over tho stools. The Hokiens rose to a man and a free ensued,80 words
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Article147 1911-12-04 6 The police are on the track of a series thefts that have taken place from the (ioveminent Monopolies Department for sometime past. The thefts were only brought to light a week ago. An omployoo of the department saw a coolie leaving the godown with a bundle uuder his arm and147 words
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Article507 1911-12-04 6 Dr. (irey, of the Tan Tock Song hospital, goes on leave to Kuro|ic by tin- Mhm Alico to day. We loam that Mr. Mervillc Kdwanl Pluinjiton has been appointed a director of Adamson, (iilhllan and Co., Ltd. Capt. Webber is lying seriously ill at his residence in507 words
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Article64 1911-12-04 6 An Kuglishniau, walking iv (ilasgoiv street, came on a crowd roinul some on« fallen. He went up and asked what tho matter wa-i. ami a pisserby replied: Flaf-flaf-flary." "1 beg your pardon Mid Iks stranger, and the statement was repeated. Another bystander explained the situation by saying64 words
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Article138 1911-12-04 6 For a number of years it has been the custom of the Women's Christian Temperance, Union to distribute Christmas gifts in tho form of fruit. Mowers, food and clothing among the inmates of the various hospitals, asylums, and other benevolent institutions of the city as well as among138 words
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Article260 1911-12-04 6 The Portuguese Government Ins consent til to attend the opium conference at Thu Hague (which was to open on the Ist inst.) ami lias appointed two special dcle^aU s. It is understood that tlio Government mold prefer a gradual suppression of the trallic in opium rather than260 words
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Advertisement211 1911-12-04 6 CAPSTAN MIXTURE f^gg§| A High-Class jS^.UM STREJ^i Q||f)|f|yfi MIVTIIQC ifSL P NfFraiird ""■"""*u "Ha i unc X* yfl] MEDIUM AND FULL I* IN LB Am TIOUT TINS AO nents OBTAINABLE AT I Messrs. JOHN LITTLE de CO., LTD. Messrs. ROBINSON COMPANY. JIFTS FOR FRIENDS AT HOME For the convenience of211 words
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Advertisement208 1911-12-04 6 ENTIRE CHANGE To -Night. The Pick of Pat he, Imperium, American Kinema, and Modern Picture Film* AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. Rio De Janeiro. Imperium Film. The Central Institute of Gymnastics in Stockholm. Twenty Stairs Too Many, 5.c.a.0.1. The Mobsman. Modern Pictures. The Kid208 words
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Article247 1911-12-04 7 REBELS CAPTURE THE NANKING HILLS. Great Anxiety at Peking. Km- run's Tklkgram. London, December 8. Th, 0 uiandcr of the Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Josef is authorised to land a hundred men to reinforce the guard at Peking if the Austrian Minister desires. London, via Durban, December247 words
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Article166 1911-12-04 7 THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HASTY LEGISLATION. Strong Speech by Lord Lansdowne. Hki-tkh's Tklkoiiam. London. I >eeeinber 2. The Daily Telegraph understands that the Lords will pass tin- Insurance I!ill iiuaniended, thus declining responsibility for its deails while accepting the principle. They will reject the Naval Prize Hill,166 words
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Article118 1911-12-04 7 SAD END TO DAY IN HUNTING FIELD. The Family Record Recalled. London December 2. Kritkk's Tklkuram. The Marquis of Watcrford has been found drowned in the liver Chxliagh, near his residence at Curraghmor. The Marquis was hunting yesterday and returned and paid his customary visit to the118 words
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Article49 1911-12-04 7 Part of Coronation Camp Destroyed. Rkciuk's Tklki.kim. London. December 4. Kcuter wires from Delhi that .1 lire in the Coronation Camp, due to the fusing of an electric wire, has ruined the Lieutenant llovei nor of tho Punjab's camp, destroying tivc main reception und dining-room tents.49 words
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Article96 1911-12-04 7 McNamaras Make Sensational Confession. Rbutbr's Tblboram. London, via Durban, December 2. A Los Angeles message says James McNamara pleaded guilty to tho murder of one of the twenty-one victims of the dynamiting outrages at the Los Angeles Times office in October, 1910. His brother John McNamara pleaded guilty96 words
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Article97 1911-12-04 7 Sweeping Attack by a Socialist Deputy. Km ten's Tklf.ijram. London, via Durban, December 2. A Brussels message says the Socialist leader, M. Vandervelde. has introduced a bill in the Chamber providing for a parliamentary enquiry into the enforccmement of reforms in the Congo M. Vanderveldc has published a97 words
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Article44 1911-12-04 7 Rectkr's Tkleoram. London, via Durban, December 2. A Kansas city message says a match for the' world's wrestling championship on catch-as-catchcan rules is arranged for December 27 between Alec Monro. of England, and Gotch of America, for a purse of ten thousand dollars.44 words
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Article90 1911-12-04 7 Rbuter's Tblbqram. London, December 2. The retirement of the chief of the Austrian geueral staff. General Hoetzendorff, has caused a sensation at Vienna. It is ascribed to differences with ltaron von Aehrcnthal. General Hoetzendorff insisted on extensive military measures on the Italian frontier in view of the war90 words
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Article23 1911-12-04 7 Rkutbr's Telegram. London, December 4. Mrs. Pethick-Lawrcnce has been released on hail pending I trial as to the legality of the conviction.23 words
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Article29 1911-12-04 7 Dkr Ostasiatischk Lloyk Tbi.kuram Berlin, December 2. The European iron market, and especially the German section, is very firm. 50.000 Berlin metal-workers have been locked out.29 words
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Article23 1911-12-04 7 DKR OsTASIATIScHR LLOYD TkLKORAM. Berlin, December 2. On Tuesday, in the Hfcichstag, Herr Bethmaun will give an explanation of the Morocco affair.23 words
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Article23 1911-12-04 7 Dbr Ostasiatiscue Lloyd Telboram. Berlin, December 2. Tho Dutch ministry has appointed a commission to prepare for the Hague peace conference.23 words
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Article60 1911-12-04 7 Rkctku's Tklkhkam. London, December 2. l. H. I Charles Beresford speaking at Portsmouth said he was glad that the new Admiralty Board was going to have a war stall. When it was created ho would sit still about the navy. The drastic changes .it the Admiralty, he60 words
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Article50 1911-12-04 7 (Kuom 0m Own Cokkkkpondbnt.) Penang, December "2. In November the Tongkah Harbour tin dredgers, rive in number, produced 20."), :U4, 32H. :199 and 882 piculs, respectively, total 2,2 1H piciiU total for eleven months 19.N91 piculs compared with 12.084 piculs in 1910, aud 6,:t71 piculs in 1909.50 words
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Article403 1911-12-04 7 NEW HOME OF THE INFORMATION AGENCY. Malaya in London. The new premises of the Malay States Information Agency in Cannon-street, one of the main City thoroughfares, constitutes a fine advertisement for Malaya I says the London and China Express) and m an excellent reminder to those at403 words
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Article376 1911-12-04 7 Annual Assembly at Anglo-Chinese School. The annual prize distribution of the AngloChiuesc School. Malacca, on Thursday, was witnessed by a large number of people, tho company consisting of Europeans, towkays. Indians and a large number of pupils. The Itesident and Mrs. Marriott were in attendance, the Resident presiding,376 words
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Article65 1911-12-04 7 At the weekly anction of rubber at the I Auction Mart, Malacca, on Saturday, the following prices were realised Sheet No. lat 1230.10 per picul Sheet No. 2at 1227.50 Hark crepe at 5180.16 Scrap (untreated) at 1 ■"■6 Quite a large quantity of various qualities was sold.65 words
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Article171 1911-12-04 7 Mrs. Archibald Little gave a lecture in conversational style at tlio Pioneer Clab, Dover-street, London. She anlightened her audience a good deal as to who the Manchus were, their mode and habits of living, in what way they have excited the dislike and jealousy of the Chinese. On being asked171 words
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Article443 1911-12-04 7 THE ANTI-FOREIGN SENTIMENT IN CHINA. Fate of a B. A. T. Co. Employee. The Hongkong Tolegraph of November 28 prints the following -The Rev. Father Robert. Procureur of the Missions Entrangeres in Hongkong, has received news that three French Missionaries have boen murdered in Yunnan. Father Castanet was443 words
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Article425 1911-12-04 7 Military With Fixed Bayonets Parade the Streets. There was more rowdyism iv the Colony on Sunday and in consequence, the China Mail of November 27 says, the military were called out and they paraded the streets in company both in Victoria and Yamnati. The men had their425 words
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Article156 1911-12-04 7 The great British shipping combine controlling a million tons of shipping, with a capital of £6,000,000, has now been registered. Messrs. Lamport and Holt, the well-known Liverpool shipping firm, now a limited liability company, with Sir Owen l'hilipps, K.C.M.G. (chairman of the Royal Mail Steam I'auket156 words
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Article111 1911-12-04 7 Remarkable Assassinations. Rbuter's Tblrgram. London, via Durban, December 2. Teheran messages say that Masii -ed-dow-leh, a former opponent of the constitutional movement, has been assassinated. Teheran messages say that Hadji Mohniad Tagi, a reactionary, was assassinated yesterday morning. It is reported that Prince Firman Firma has been111 words
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Article165 1911-12-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pennng, December 2. I The consumption of tin in November in the United Kingdom was 1,600 tons: in the L'nitod States 2,700 tons; Continent 1,100 tons, making a total of 5, MO tons. The visible supply on December 1 was 17,021 tons". The165 words
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Article28 1911-12-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 2. A London telegram, via Colombo, states that United Serdang pays 20 per cent, and carries forward £IS ,OOO.28 words
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Article71 1911-12-04 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, Dceomber 2. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/4 per lb., sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at is; value. The market is quieter. A later71 words
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Article147 1911-12-04 7 Tebong.- 4,935 lbs. Jong Landor.— 3,42o lbs. Malacca Rubber Plantations.— llo,ooo lbs. Tebrau.— B,o32 lbs. Pajam.-10,500 lbs. Jeram.— s,767 lbs., against 151.H lbs for the same period last year. This makes a total 'of 28,747 lbs. for the eight mjnths to date, compared with 7,372 lbs. for147 words
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Article170 1911-12-04 7 A series of important researches have lately been carried out in the laboratories at University College and the Cancer Hospital*, in connection with the cause of appendicitis. From these it appears that, after all, what we eat and drink may not be as important as hitherto supposed170 words
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Article40 1911-12-04 7 No intelligence has yet been received of the local steamer Glenfalloch, which has disappeared on tho run from Singapore to Hongkong. She has been 16 days out from th s port, and ie, at least, eight days overdue at Hongkong.40 words
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Article126 1911-12-04 7 ARRIVAL OF THEIR MAJESTIES AT BOMBAY. Brilliant Scene in the Harbour. Rbutbb's Tblboram. London, December 2. The Modina with their Majesties aboard arrived at Bombay at 9.88 a.m. and wan received with an Imperial salute. The King lands at four this after no n. Later. The Medina126 words
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Article116 1911-12-04 7 FIGHTING AT THE BAYONET'S POINT. Turks Repulsed by Artillery. Kkuteh's Ti i.kukam. London, Docciiilmt 'J. The Italians at Tripoli drove otT a considerable force of Turkish regulars and Arabs at the point of the bayonet, The artillery shelled the fugitives. The Italian casualties were eight killed and116 words
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Article161 1911-12-04 7 BOASTED POWER TO OUTBUILD BRITAIN. Eighteen Million Expenditure in Six Years. Reutkr's Tkleoram. London, via Durbau, December 2. It is rumoured at lterliu that tin- lieiehstag will be asked to vote eighteen million sterling for the navy, the amount to be spread over six years. The official161 words
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Article82 1911-12-04 7 Rectek's Tklkgram. London, via Durban, December 2. A hot sun was tempered by a breeze, when the match M.C.C. v. Queensland was resumed, before 7,000 spectators. Playing on a perfect wicket, the M.C.C. made 275, of which Moad got 79 and IthodcsGl, not out. Queensland had made82 words
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Article32 1911-12-04 7 Rbutbr's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 2. Sir K. Baker, M. I*, for North Hc.rs.-t. lias boon thrown aud kicked in the hunting Mi-Id. He sustained a slight concussion.32 words
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Article22 1911-12-04 7 Kioter's Tblboram, Ljndoii via Durban, December X The death of Sir Henry Harbcn. President of the Prudential Insurance Comp.-uy. in announced.22 words
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Article433 1911-12-04 8 Priceless Pictures Destroyed in the Flames. A fil-O broke out on Novcmlxr .1, at Haggerston Castle. Heal. Northumberland, on the ■Bat i list main line between llerwick and llcdford. A violent westerly gale was blowing at the time, and nil telegraphic ami trie phonic communication was inaarrnpted.433 words
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Article319 1911-12-04 8 To provide antidotes for snake bill the ullicial sing, ons of the Bombay (ioveiuinent keep a hunt number of makea, which bare to Ik "milked" of their poison at regular inteivals. How this ia dOM la described by Dr. r'rancis 1-Yecmaiitle in a recently pubHalted book, Health319 words
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Article209 1911-12-04 8 On the street at the back of the (ierniau rmiuwaini at Hankow, nay* the China Press, where it his been the wont of the Loyalists to iiKiKc tlieir purchases a OfWiptn of greycoats went into the shop of a pool butcher and began to bargain for209 words
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Article23 1911-12-04 8 There m I hvaa leathering at Harima Hall, Cineiuatogiapli. on Saturday night, whin the New (•aimiout 4iraphic and various American lilms were |niseiited.23 words
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Article69 1911-12-04 8 The Marlboroiigli Cinematograph bad a record boMM on Saturday night. Not only wa> every u\.iilabl< seat taUeii up, but many \m re refused iittnhwiwi tram the seven cents up ..i the I«,\ accommodation. The attraction was iloubtlcss the long drama picture, Her Sin Kiilei ineil, which with a short comic69 words
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Article103 1911-12-04 8 The Twilight I.C. met the Juvenile Club, at tiM.tbiill. lasl Satm.l.iv afternoon, on tlie St. Joaspfc'a pound, is the .luvenilo nip <<iiii|M'titioii. 11l the Hist three minutes, the Twilightcrs soared a goal tlnouj^li a ix-uulty kick, anil two minutes later, auother goal HI Moved. The yumd was slippery, prorenting uenrate103 words
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Article425 1911-12-04 8 (From Our Own Corrkspondent.) Malacca, December 2. The Scotsmen in Malacca pa'<l homage to their Patron Saint by giving a ball in the Stadt House on Thursday evening. An elaborate decoration scheme in tho hands of Messrs. H. L. Weir and J. M. Coupar was425 words
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Article294 1911-12-04 8 Magistrate's Clever Way of Discovering a Murderer. A remarkably illuminating and entertaining little volume on the civilisation of China, by Dr. Oiles. 1'iofessor of Chinese in the I'uiversity ol Cambridge, has just been added to the Home I'uiversity Library. Tin author tells a stoty of tin- kind294 words
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Article332 1911-12-04 8 The Varied Career of Mr. Kyrle Bellew. The death of Mr. Kyrle Hollow, the famous actor, who was turning with the well kuowu play. "The Mollusc." took place at Salt hake City. Death was due to pneumonia. Horn at l'rcscot. Lancashire, in IMA, Mr. Harold Kyrle BelleWi332 words
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Article758 1911-12-04 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 1, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Escbaniiu tad Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. unyors. Sellers. 2/- AUagar 2/9 8/» 2/. Options 9.- 1/0 1 Anglo-Java 4/9 1 Anglo- Johort 6,8 6,6758 words
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Advertisement45 1911-12-04 8 Better far than gin or brandy, Or so-and-so's best sugar candy, You thould always keep it handy, And no cough need yon endnre, Whether English, Irish, Danish, All your coldi this cure will banish, Kvrry coagb and chill will vanish With Woods' Great Peppermint Cure45 words
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Advertisement1050 1911-12-04 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggolt Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates in standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Catt Iron and Hivetted Steel Tank*, the principal advantage! oj the Piggolt PrMsod Steel Tan** are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY In DESIGN LIGHTNESS and1,050 words
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Advertisement291 1911-12-04 9 MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extinguished 17,000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriters. If you want thorough satisfaction buy an Underwood. Full exchange value allowed in the price for old machines of any make. Universally First and291 words
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Advertisement1139 1911-12-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating ths Raw 21,000 ton Trlpls Screw Turblns Linen Shlnyo Mara TfJiyo Mara «nd Chl»e Slaru,"1,139 words
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Advertisement798 1911-12-04 9 1 i PATRONIZED fJ§KB| BY ROYALTY "Has Gained Public Confidence"— (.'<•///<>« Mail. B.P. de SILVA S Jewellery Creations which are always artistic and often Novel" Straits Emm, SUCH AS Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Topazes and Opals. XMAS JEWELS ECLIPSE ALL. A NOBLE PRESENT TO SEND HOME. "Fine Gems ot798 words
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Advertisement424 1911-12-04 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, i I NO AFORE I Board of Dir«otop«. G. A. Dehrice, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, K.iy., Managing Director. Pitik Kowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Offloor F. M. Elliot, Esq. Roy. N. J. Couvbbdb. Vow Noas Pah, Bsq. Ova424 words
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Advertisement303 1911-12-04 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ISSURANCE OOMMNV OF MWUM. BiTAausaao 1883. g.S.O. niuranoa in Foren. over $45,000,000.00 New BuainaM, 1810, ov.!r...SM«MM.M Large Nat Surplus above liabilities (or Reserve and all outstanding olaiiaa. Direct Government Supervision Clash Loans.'Settlements, etc., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDE." J. H. EVANS, Maaa#9r, Sooth Eastern Asia. FHE303 words
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Advertisement528 1911-12-04 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60.000 Shares ol 420 each 131,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,626,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... £1,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank ot Scotland. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORB BRANCH. Current Accounts aro opened and interest allowed528 words
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Advertisement594 1911-12-04 10 BANKING. THE BZE HA! TONS BANUNB ANO INBURANGE CO.. LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid op ii.000.000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan Tick Jooh 0. Sim Kit Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbno 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. L«ow Chia Hbmo594 words
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Advertisement850 1911-12-04 10 SALES BY AUCTION, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF High-Class Teak Furniture, Valuable Oriental China, Lawn Requisites, etc. AT CLONAKILTY, NO. 4, CHATSWORTH ROAD, On Saturday, December 9, at a p.m. For Detailed Particulars, see Catalogues and Later Advcitisemcnt<<. H. L.COQHLAN CO,, Auctioneers. 17-11 912 Dunearn and Tanjong Katong. AUCTION850 words
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Article955 1911-12-04 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Notes from Olympia. Among the many notices of the recent great motor exhibition at Olympia we have seen the following reference to prices by a Telegraph representative, who writes The visitor will bo struck by the wide range of prices of955 words
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Article87 1911-12-04 11 The new Clyde- built I', and C). steamer Kallarat went through her trials ou the tilth of Clyde on November 2, with success, a speed over the guarantee being easily obtaiued. So satisfied were the P. and officials that no fin tlu r U'sts were considered necessary, and the liver87 words
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Advertisement367 1911-12-04 11 SARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the War Office. 5 SEATED CAR COMPLETE 1t. 9 H P.53,Q00. 15.9 H.P. $4.000. HP. LOHRY COVERED VAN cJ^.^'nC WjSSoißctl 16.9 53,760 $4,000 54.980 54.900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. FORD CARS^ 80,000 FORD CARS arc io uss to .1. y. 40,000 FORD367 words
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Advertisement77 1911-12-04 11 Serious Side of a Cold. Do you know that of all the minor ailments colds arc by far the most dangerous It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are kuown as germ diseases. Pneumonia77 words
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Advertisement454 1911-12-04 11 TRADE I I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. iW f=b«l//R,MS ForI!/ 2 "R,m5 ForTß.ms Use Dunlop Quality, It is the Bemt Stocks always on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions. THE DUNLOP454 words
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Advertisement172 1911-12-04 11 Call at once and Inspect the latest 15 h.p. 'AUSTIN' CAR "THE CAR THAT HAS SET THE FASHION TO THE MOTORING WORLD. 7 his is a splendid example of a first-class British Car, and combines beautiful design acd accurate workmanship, with the Fuperb coaebwerk for which th firm is famed.172 words
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Advertisement886 1911-12-04 12 INDIAN PATENT v STONE FOR FLOORS a? PAVEMENTS. Write for further particulars to SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFIGEB TO LET. With immediate entry, n st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outline k Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUSE TO LET. No. 44,886 words
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Advertisement449 1911-12-04 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. MOTOR CAR FOR SALE. 6 Beater Darrarq in perfect order. 11,800. Apply P.R.C., c/o Straits Times. 8 11 a RUBBER ESTATE FOR BALE. For sale, email tubber estate, price $15,000 or offer. Address Owner, c/o Straits Times. 8-11 7-13 TYPEWRITER FOR SALE. For sale, Empire typewriter, foolscap449 words
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Advertisement760 1911-12-04 12 NOTICES. VOLUNTEER CLUB. A Subscription Danoo, under tbe auspices of the above Club, will be held in the S.Y.C. Drill Hall, on Friday, December 8. Applica- 1 tiors for ticke's must be made through Volunteers to the Honorary Secretary of tbe Volunteer Clnb, c/o S.V.C. Drill Hall. Early applications are760 words
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Advertisement563 1911-12-04 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT OC. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■onramat and Municipal Contractor! Telephone No, 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE?" Notice is hereby given, thai a Power of Attorney, dated London, November 2, 1911, has been granted by Messrs. Fraoer k Chalmew, Ltd., to Mr. Percy Howard, Assoo. M. Inst. C.E., Engineer563 words
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Advertisement319 1911-12-04 12 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE SELECTION OF VIOLINS MANDOLINES GUITARS BANJOS BOWS. ETC. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O.HOTEL. PENANG The best and tho most frequented Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbo only Sanatorium in the Straits, »HB THI BRIMUBSB Of RAFFLES HOTEL,319 words
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Miscellaneous225 1911-12-04 12 Straits ?Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATKS.—Misccllaae oub waitn ot every description arc insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, of Deaths, if not txoeeding four lines, tl eacn ionertion For p.p.c. eurdft, on pa*{c 8.13. Inch Scalj Ratis are225 words
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