The Straits Times, 13 December 1911
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Title Section13 1911-12-13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.746 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 13. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement365 1911-12-13 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 REMOVAL SALE Offing to the phonorainal clearance last week, and tbe near approach of oar removal to new ]> niiin wo arc coiupcllod to SHORTEN OUR GREAT REMOVAL SALE. THIS IS POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK, »c.l t> en<m c a heavy clearanoe to365 words
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Advertisement242 1911-12-13 1 ROBINSON CO. Sterling Silver Novelties Toilet Sets in Cases |A Silver Fitted Suit Cases HI Silver Manicure Cases Silver Trinket Boxes RMNuid^Sti&S^S|Hfl H Silver Inkstands I U^P^^»^BHJHHUJH^J|[^[JHJ Silver Tea Knives HjP Silver Tea Sets, W^Bt^^^ _j!_'2l^^^^^^^^^^Bß|Hi Etc. i Etc., Etc. M^^^^S__l^l_^_^?^^^^^* >r <<^^F Nr. 980 Leather Covered Case containing t*o242 words
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Advertisement10 1911-12-13 1 DUMISY GO. aGAHPAGNE KDAMSOK. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD.. SOLK AOENTB.10 words
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Article680 1911-12-13 2 LORD KITCHENERS PROMPT ACTION. Remarkable Parallel. The Cairo correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, writing on November 8, says In an article written on the 30th of last month I expressed the opinion that disturbances would very shortly take place in Egypt—perhaps of a serious kind. And the680 words
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Article283 1911-12-13 2 Some time ago a case of "extraordinary degradation" was reported from some European village, says an American paper. Two peasants who had wearied of their respective spouses and were yearning for the change that is said to be as good as a rest, arranged to meet over a283 words
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Advertisement218 1911-12-13 2 The Harvests of Sea and Land Yield a priceless Remedy for weakness and wasting 'Kepler' m (TRADE MARK) Solution (OF COD LIVER OIL IN HALT EXTRACT) The finest body-builder known to modern science. 'Kepler' Solution forms healthy :y fat, flesh and blood, bone, brain and muscle. It fills out the218 words
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Advertisement12 1911-12-13 2 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement655 1911-12-13 2 11l IRRITATION MADE HER WALK FLOOR ALL NIGHT Came on Hands and Arms Like Little Blisters. Was Dreadful. Would Break and Spread. Eased at Once and Quite Cured by Use of Cuticura Ointment and Soap. Cured Baby of Rash and Sores, Too. "Whenever I c»n recommend Ctitlcur* So»p and Ointment.655 words
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Advertisement503 1911-12-13 2 Poumofor WB^^y^^mjto Against Asthma, JJPmB S^ "!mr Cough, Consumption pSBr anc a^ anCec ti° ns °f iHe QW the chest. This excetl|g lent and energetic N^ r Y^ preparation is based J i\ on the latest bactey^ mk v^^ riologic experiences. J^j > >. Immediate relief is dV ALL DIorENSARIES,503 words
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Article1055 1911-12-13 3 PERSONAL INCIDENT OCCASIONS DISORDER. Cad or Company Promoter The following breezy discussion in the House of Commons, on November 15, is recorded in The Times Mr. Booth (Pontefract, Min.)-— Mr. Speaker, I desire to draw your attention to a reference to yourself in the Spectator of Saturday1,055 words
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Article496 1911-12-13 3 A Royal Physicla.t's Experience. "I feel completely done npl" How often does one hear that expression, winch menus so much to the man or woman ■fct utters it and, as a rule, so little to those who hear it. I It betokens, of course, a condition of mental496 words
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Advertisement336 1911-12-13 3 BY APPOINTMENT «rJNBgK» To HM THE KINC LEMCO AND MILK is a powerful, tissue building, invigorating, readily digested food tonic. A glass twice a day does more for invalids, delicate children, anaemic and nervy people, than change of air. Add to i teaspoonful of Lemco to half a pint of336 words
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Advertisement512 1911-12-13 3 FIREWORKS Obtainable All kinds of FIREWORKS suitable for Festivities. The best and chtape&t. Address la F. QORS, UanKK a Besar Batavit. Tel. ArlrtreH" Lcotiors. Batavia B-ll a A MOTHER'S MISFOBTUNE. At no time if it ot sach vital importance to safeguard (he kidneys as doring prr goancy, Mrs. Mary A.512 words
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Advertisement133 1911-12-13 3 fLSrolaJ ,^^t "?i\m?\i:i.^s\ |J bOFT, BMOOTH «nd WHITE iClj fV R,n.ov*"«7prV*.-.»f<Uru d eK,,eM. |A KedntM. Imi.tio^. T»n. «c. Jjr Jl C DOLING AND REFRESHING \L V i iking the simmer heat VL J|>£«l Bt"™«". *o!?hNd^ "For thi Blood is th. Lp»."-For cleansing the blood ol all imparities from whatever canse133 words
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Advertisement361 1911-12-13 3 ffsTLBJ USD Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 88 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use. > Nestl.361 words
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Advertisement629 1911-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &1> STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON Through Bills of Lading issued Im China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amorican Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1911 Outward (for China.) Devanha Dec629 words
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Advertisement664 1911-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all664 words
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Advertisement559 1911-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, !Iim«»Ii, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelastan, Bangnara Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, bingora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlab \nd Bangkok. Du* Departure 8 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL* Deo. 13 s.s. REDANG- Deo. 13 Deo. 16 a.a. YUGALA Dao.559 words
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Advertisement543 1911-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. *j^- (M OtUISCME OAMPFSCMIF* MHHTSGES. UHU BREME* Comblnod Borvloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a rogular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, tliey are despatohed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for543 words
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Advertisement644 1911-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Brente i IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of (bis Company nail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Saei, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,644 words
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Article139 1911-12-13 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, December 13. High Water, 4 20 a.m.. 8.85 p.m. London Comedy Co. Victoria Theatre. Thursday, December 14. High Water, (.19 a.m.. 5.0 p.m. London Comedy Co. Victoria Theatre. Bowling. Tentonia v. Tanglin Clubs. P. and O. homeward mail doe. Friday, December 15. High Water, 6.H139 words
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Article226 1911-12-13 5 To-DIT. Port Swettenham, Penang and Rangoon Lunka 8 pm Kelantan, Fatani, Senggora and Bangkok Poll Ann Bpm Malacca and P. Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Morning, Kuala Pabang, Pekan, Kuantan and Komaman Abbotxford 8 pm Bangkok Breid 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Ipoh 8 pm226 words
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Article133 1911-12-13 5 The P. and O. homoward mail steamer Assaye left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the 9th iost and may be expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Devanha loft Col >mbo at 5 a.m on Sunday, tho 10th ins., and133 words
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Article472 1911-12-13 5 Latest Arrivals. Aocot, Brit. Htr. MM tons, Capt Booth, Deo 12. Krom Newcastle, Nov 23. Coals Boustestd k Co. Cue. Rds. Ayutbia, Ger. Htr. 200 tons, Capt Oldsen, Dec 18. From Penang, Dec 7. G.o. and 70 d.p. Hubu Moyor Co, For Panoh, Deo 14. W. Ban Whatt472 words
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Article159 1911-12-13 5 Arrivals Per steamer Marao, Deo 12.— From Palenibanf. Mr. Spaanyard. Per steamer Selangor, Deo 18.— From P. Swettenham, via ports. Mr. and Mrs. Bebby, Messrs. H. S. Whiteside and G. M. Amstroog. Per steamer Ba\ Whatt Hin, Des 18.— From Anamba Is Mr. Brogsma and Mr. Clark.159 words
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Article253 1911-12-13 5 Finance Commerce. XCHANOI. Smoiposi, Decembh 18 ISII. Oa Loiibob— Bank 4 m/i M 1/4 1 Demand z,j Private 6 m/t 2/-) 8 m/a w S/«i Ob Omui- Bank d/d m 2884 Private 8 m/a 342* Om Funca- Bank d/d 384 Pn>ate 8 m/a M «9 On Ikdii— Bank T. T,253 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article154 1911-12-13 5 laroe 3> Value 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Kyafrfr 41 41 Kin ta Tin 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malaooa Tin 6/. 6/- Pahanß Coo» 1 41 41 Penekalen 41 41 Posing Babrn 41 41 Posing Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 Kabman154 words
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Article572 1911-12-13 5 Inane Value Bayert Sailer* a/- 1/. AllAgar 8/- 8,0 3/. >/■ Anglo- Malay 16/1 C) 16,9 3/. 2/- Batang Malaka 1/8 3/- i Batu Care* 10.7.6 11.0.0 il 41 Batu Tina 8.0.0 8.7.6 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 2 !i.O 2.7.0 £1 41 Bakit Li n tang 8.10.0 8.15.0 3/-572 words
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Article121 1911-12-13 5 Issue S Value Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Hasten norn SmelUag M 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Bleotrie Tramways 8/8 8/9 10 10 Franer Noave 4750 48.00 100 Howarth Erskine 66.P0 £7.t0 100 7% Prel. 81.00 100 100 KaU Bro, UuJ. 180.00 100 100 a a 8% Cum. Pret.121 words
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Article46 1911-12-13 5 Bayers Sellers Spore Munioipal 4|% of 1007 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 41% of 1900 11,000,000 7% o%pm S'^pore Municipal 4% •802,900 par Buyoia Sells' Howarth Erskine 8% 1800,000 pa> RUey, Hargreaves 8% •284,000 1, Singapore B lectric Tramways 6% 4860,000 Spore Munioipal 6 •1,878,000 aom.46 words
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Advertisement13 1911-12-13 5 For all internal complaints; Dysentery Coughs, Colds, eto., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement387 1911-12-13 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Dec 15. At saleroom, Toys and Dressed Dolls, at 11. Dec 16.— At Annan Bank No. 99. off River Valley Road tnd Kirn Yam Road, furniture, etc., at 2. 11. L. Cog Man and Co. Dec 15. At Raleerooms, Medical and Educational Books, etc., at387 words
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Advertisement414 1911-12-13 5 in '"■rlVti'wi in r**ebH in Cairo wh*r« STetfn. 1 Uasftrt trirti manufacture Uioaa two t>.»mi* known aa is^Vv^A Bout on Rouge B "U»i LlUi| ditMMM, all Ui 1 1 lirncy of to" f! ivi'ur 1* p'p»i rviij »i t ft w AflU Ij J Justus Van fMauritts (Bigars. SELDOM EQUALLED.414 words
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Advertisement50 1911-12-13 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Masons BSTABLISHBD 1861. JUIT RBOBIVIDi Mew Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, eto. Monuments oi every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be bad in the colony. With Flames in use. TBLBPHONB MO. TIT NO IST ORCHARD RO«D 10 7 10-7-1350 words
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1130 1911-12-13 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. INDIA, REAL AND IDEAL. The King's visit to India promises to realize the utmost expectations of those who were bold enough to say that His Majesty did well to resolve upon a royal progress to the City of the Kings, there to hold conference1,130 words
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Article14 1911-12-13 6 The American tourists, travelling on tho mammoth liner Cleveland, are expected here this week.14 words
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Article30 1911-12-13 6 Mr. Koopman, of Moraux and Co., Boat Quay, has reported to the police that pearls to the value of 15,000 were stolen from a safe in his office last night.30 words
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Article27 1911-12-13 6 Captain Deans, of the steamer Islander, reports having passed the four-masted barque, Alcides, at 9 a.m. yesterday, off the Amelia Bank (Banker Straits; bound to the South.27 words
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Article13 1911-12-13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article14 1911-12-13 6 The output from the Menglenbu tin minrs dnring November was 815 piculs, value 18,400.14 words
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Article21 1911-12-13 6 For stealing eight plants from the grounds of Government House, a Chinaman was today lined 85, in tho second police court.21 words
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Article24 1911-12-13 6 Special lantern views of Japanese scenery are being shown at the Harima Hall in addi tion to the usual series of interesting cinematograph films.24 words
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Article30 1911-12-13 6 A respectably dressed Chinaman dropped dowu in a state of coma on Johnston's Pier on Sunday. As ho did not recover he was taken to hospital where he died yesterday.30 words
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Article32 1911-12-13 6 The Barber line steamer Swinga arrived from New York, yesterday afternoon, with a cargo of 21,800 cases kerosene, 13,200 naptha and 65 tons dynamite consigned to Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd.32 words
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Article55 1911-12-13 6 Another murder in the Rochorc district was reported this morning to the police. The victim was a Malay named Haji Hassan who arrived from Palerabang by the steamer M.-ir.i-yesterday and had gone to stay the night at 45 P.nssrali Street. This morning he was found there dead, with a wound55 words
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Article60 1911-12-13 6 By order of tho Portuguese Government the garrison of Macao is to be reinforced with Goa troops to the number of i) 47 men artillery, infantry, and sappers. The comin gent will comprise 14 officers, 16 sergeants, and 317 soldiers, Europeans and Indians. Much enthusiasm prevails among the troops, and60 words
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Article58 1911-12-13 6 The New South Wales Legislative Assembly on November 15 agreed to Mr. Meagher's motion as to the desirability of conferring with the Commonwealth and the other State Governments regarding the holding of an international exhibition at Sydney, involving an outlay of .£lOO,OOO, to provide an opportunity for bringing the potentialities58 words
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Article72 1911-12-13 6 An active volcano on the island of San Salvador, about eight miles inland from the port of Acajutla, forms a natural lighthouse which is more reliable, so navigators state, than any kept by human hands. This mariner's guide is a veritable pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire72 words
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Article78 1911-12-13 6 The inhabitants of San Francisco, applying their ready wits to the extraction of blessings out of misery, have discovered, says Los Nouvelles, that the ironwork of the houses burnt in the tire that ragod through the town after the earthquake of 1906, if mixed with steel, possesses wholly remarkable virtues.78 words
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Article69 1911-12-13 6 It may not be generally known that Mr. Shuster, the Treasurer-General in Persia, concerning whom Russia has been occasioning considerable trouble, was a few years ago at the head of the customs in the Philippine Islands. The Novoyo Vreraya recently stated that the first buglo call at Ka/vin. Rummoniug the69 words
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Article76 1911-12-13 6 In original jurisdiction in the Supreme Court at Hongkong, on December 6, before their Honours tho Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggot, and Mr. Justice Goui[>ertz, a trial de novo was commenced in connection with the action brought by Li I'" Hung against the Yik Lung Bang, Li Ling Mii, Li76 words
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Article73 1911-12-13 6 Variety is the keynote of the new week's programme which is to be introduced at the Alhambra Cinematograph to-night. The main item is a Pathe film depicting a magnificent pageant on The Siege of Calais." Supporting it is a series of excellent films from the Lux, the Vitagraph and Eclair73 words
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Article90 1911-12-13 6 According to the annual statement of the navigation and shipping of the United Kingdom for the year 1910, just issued in the form of a Blue Book, the total of all vessels entering United Kingdom ports in 1910 was 70,597, the tonnage beiDg 66,600,4 in. London was the chief port,90 words
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Article96 1911-12-13 6 Considerable sensation has been created at Monte Carlo by Hcrr Wolff, of Hamburg, whose daring play at roulette in two days resulted in losses almost unprecedented m tho annals of the casino. During 7:1 turns of the wheel, on November 17, Herr Wolff staked on each occasion upwards of £16496 words
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Article122 1911-12-13 6 The Hongkong authorities are rigorously applying the new law under which they arc empowered to use the cat in cases of rowdyism. The other day, a Chinese houfcboy, aged 18, was caught throwing an earthenware basin at a police picket. The deputy superintendent of police asked the magistrate to order122 words
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Article417 1911-12-13 6 Towkay Loke Vow has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Saigon. The Rev. P.G. Graham, chaplain of St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, is unwell. In the Volunteer Orders, Licut.-Colonel G. A. Derrick, commandant of tho S.V.C., has recorded, with deep regret, the death of Lieut. W. O. Hildred.417 words
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Article103 1911-12-13 6 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Krochold land situate at the entrance to Barker Road and Chancery Lane, area N acres, being part of Government Grant No. 107, tOMthef with the residence erected on the said103 words
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Article114 1911-12-13 6 A telegram was sont yesterday, by the Singapore Hindu community to Delhi, says a correspondent, offeriug their hearty congratulations to HIM. the King-Emperor and the (jueen-Kinpress on their Coronation as Emperor and Empress of India, respectively. A religious festival was hold in all the Hindu114 words
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Article114 1911-12-13 6 At the fourteenth auction, hclil on December 12, by the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, 10;* cases weighing HM} piculs, or 14,470 lbs., were put up for sale aud 7H cases, or 11,702 lbs, were sold. Trices mado were as follows Smoked sheet S*!.'! to 8217 Unsmokcd114 words
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Article166 1911-12-13 6 Seven deck coolies from the steamer Ipoh appeared in the Marino Court, yi'stinl.u before tin- Master Attendant, eliar^i .1 will, assaulting Mr. A. H. Harnen, chief oflicer of the vessel mentioned. I'olice Ser^e.mt James prosecuted and Mr. T. D. 'arson* defended. Mr. HarniH told the court166 words
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Advertisement137 1911-12-13 6 Save money in your office by using Roneo Letter Books and the Roneo Letter Copier. Please call and we will show you. The Roneo Copier uses no water and cannot smear originals. It will take copies of 100 letters or invoices, etc., in 5 minutes. It is the one perfect137 words
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Advertisement193 1911-12-13 6 WAR! WAR!! WAR!!! (One Hundred Years' War) A Beautifully Coloured and Great Historical Film THE SIEGE OF CALAIS 2,500 Man and Hortoi take part in this Huge Pathe Production. depicting the Famous Battle between ENGLAND and FRANCE During tho Reign of Edward 111 of England. Supported bt AH ENTIRE AND193 words
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Article494 1911-12-13 7 The Coronation Durbar at Delhi. GREAT SCENE OF MATCHLESS SPLENDOUR. Royal Favours and Concessions Announced. Rsuter's Teleoram. .London, December 12. Renter wires from Delhi that there was a pcrfoct Indian day for the Durbar to-day, and it was a great success. It is described as tho most494 words
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Article143 1911-12-13 7 THE BETTER PRICES FULLY MAINTAINED. Five Shilling Standard Passed. (From Our Own C'orrfspondrnt.) London, December 12. The fortnightly rubber auction opened today with a strong, hopeful tone, and prices showed improvement on those of a fortnight ngo. Four hundred and seventy-eight tons of plantation was offered (HI143 words
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Article77 1911-12-13 7 Strong Comments by New Naval Minister. Recier's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 12. A Quebec message says Minister Pelletier, discussing the Navy question, said Admiral Kingsmill and Commander Roper were agreed that tho Canadian Navy was disorganised. The type of vessel Sir Wilfrid Laurier wished to build77 words
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Article65 1911-12-13 7 Reutrr's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 12. There is general satisfaction over the railway settlement, which the executives of the four railway unions yesterday approved. As the recent ballat of tho men was believed to favour a strike, there is some anxiety regarding the power of the executivesReuter - 65 words
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Article36 1911-12-13 7 MR. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENCY. Rbuter's Telegram. Loi-uon, via Durban, December 12. Reuter wires :rom Washington that there is a concerted movement afoot to secure the nomination of Mr. Roosevelt as Republican candidate for the Presidency in 1912.Reuter - 36 words
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Article25 1911-12-13 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 12. The sale of ex-Sultan Abdul Hamid's jewels, in Paris, realised a total of A 279.236.Reuter - 25 words
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Article24 1911-12-13 7 Reuter's Teleoram. London, via Durbon, December 12. The death of Dr. Norman Macleod, the famous Scottish Minister, is announced. He was aged 73.Reuter - 24 words
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Article18 1911-12-13 7 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, December 12. The Franco-Spanish negotiations are taking a normal course.18 words
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Article35 1911-12-13 7 Dir Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, December 12. The press reports concerning legislation in connection with increases in the German Army and Navy are premature. The Bundesrat has not considered any measures so far.35 words
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Article51 1911-12-13 7 DEB OsTASIATISCBK LLOYD TELEGRAM. Berlin, December 12. The arrival of the Cretan delegates at Athens has made the Cretan question acute. The delegates arc closely watched, and the Chamber is guarded by the military. The fleet has been ordered to the Pyreaus, and the garrisons have been51 words
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Article21 1911-12-13 7 Reuter's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, December 12. The birth of a daughter to Queen Ena of Spain, is announced.Reuter - 21 words
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Article48 1911-12-13 7 Reotkr's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 12. A St. Petersburg message says that, owing to the protests of the Powers, Russia has dropped her claim to a twelve-mile limit in tho White Sea, and the Government has decided to aid the fisheries iv other ways.48 words
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Article54 1911-12-13 7 ltn tkk's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, December 12. In the House of Lords, Lord Selborne, moving the rejection of the Naval Prize Bill which deals with tho Declaration of London, doscribed tho proposed prize court as perfectly preposterous. The British Empire had only the same representation as54 words
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Article50 1911-12-13 7 Rkdtrr's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, December 12. A Washington message says tho foreign committee of the Houso of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution directing tho immediate abrogation of tho RussoAmerican commercial treaty. This is done owing to Russia's refusal to recognise American passports issued to Jews.50 words
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Article29 1911-12-13 7 (Fkom Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, December 12, The result of the Municipal election hero is that Mr. Quah Beng Kee has been returned unopposed, receiving 58 votes.29 words
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Article1028 1911-12-13 7 GOVERNMENT AND MISSIONARY PROPAGANDA. Speech by the Bishop of Singapore. The Bishop of Singapore, in moving the adoption of the first annual report of the SiDgapore Diocesan Association, at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on the 11th inst., made a strong appeal for support of missionary work in1,028 words
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Article58 1911-12-13 7 The captain and chief officer of the Austrian steamer Silesia are charged at Calcutta under the Explosives Act. It appears that the accused officers had taken with them a quantity of cartridges, more than is allowable under tho Act. The accused appeared before the Deputy Commissioner of Police on November58 words
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Article1094 1911-12-13 7 NEW MONARCH CROWNS HIMSELF AT BANGKOK. Rituals of the Ancient East. His Majesty Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Vaiiravudh, Phra Mongkut Kiao, King of Siam, was crowned with fitting pomp and circumstance in Bangkok on Saturday, December 2. The spirit of the occasion was well voiced by the Bangkok1,094 words
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Article92 1911-12-13 7 INTER- VARSITY FOOTBALL. Kkutbk'b Telegram. London, December 18. In the Rugby football match between Oxford and Cambridge, the former won by 19 points to 0. Thore was a large crowd, and on the hard ground Oxford was in surprising form. Poulton, a South African, and Steyn, a Rhodes scholar, and92 words
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Article43 1911-12-13 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, December 13. During electrical tests on board the warship Orion there was on oil explosion in the dynamo rooms. There was a sheet of fierce flame, and three Admiralty officials, four officers, and thirteen others were terribly injuredReuter - 43 words
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Article98 1911-12-13 7 Rki-ter's Telegram. London, December 12. Reuter wires from Aden that the remaining five Europeans and 34 native members of the crew of the Kuala are reported by the natives of Socotro to have been taken off by a ship Eastward bound. Their arrival has not been reported98 words
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Article77 1911-12-13 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 12. Training for the January race meeting is in full swing, chief interest centring in the griffins and ex-griffins. Among those at present in training are Wellington. Millionaire) Sirdar, Carlo, and The Friar, while Josephine, which has been sold to Sumatra, will77 words
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Article36 1911-12-13 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 12. The Hon. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, and the Commander of the Dutch cruiser Hertog Hendrik have exchanged visits. Tho cruiser left to-day for Pulau Tikus.36 words
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Article259 1911-12-13 7 Parties Fined for Soldering Full Petroleum Tins. T 10 parties responsible for the partial burning of the small local steamer Ophir in Singapore Harbour on November 21 were punished by the third magistrate, Mr. Maun drell. yesterday afternoon. Siew Ah Jin. a tinsmith, residing in259 words
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Article132 1911-12-13 7 The Straits friends of the late John Bran son will learn with regret the news of his death at the age of 53, which Bad event took place in England on November 10. On retiring on a pension from the chief clorkship of the Penang132 words
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Article27 1911-12-13 7 The S.V.C. will have a church parade at St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Sunday next. The members of the corps parade at the Drill Hall at 5 p.m.27 words
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Article32 1911-12-13 7 The death-rate of Malacca for October was 67.88 per mille per annum, compared with 60.02 the previous month, and 79.93 for October, 1910. Of the 119 deaths, 31 were due to malaria.32 words
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Article132 1911-12-13 7 YUAN-SHIH-KAI REFUSES THE PRESIDENCY. German Denials of Imperialist Sympathies. Reuter's Telegram. London, December 13. Reuter wiies from Peking that despite the armistice fighting continues arouud Shiah-kia-chwang, and the Imperialists were successful. A revolutionary congress at Shanghai has offered Yuan-shih-kai the presidency of a Chinese licpublic if he132 words
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Article260 1911-12-13 7 PARLIAMENT RESERVES ITS VIEWS. Changes of the Utmost Gravity." Reuter's Telroram. London, via Durban, December 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquitli communicated, amid cheers, the King's announcement at the Durbar. Mr. Bonar Law said he considered that the announcement contained changes of the utmost gravity in260 words
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Article65 1911-12-13 7 Dkr Ostasiatiscur Lloyd 'IVi.ki.lvm. Berlin, December 12. Upon tho representations of tho German Ambassador Turkey has abandoned the intention of expelling Italians from Smyrna. They will bo expelled only from some of the fortified places, including Gallipoli. The Porte is considering the continuation of negotiations with Tscharikow65 words
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Article59 1911-12-13 7 Drr Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Tki.k ,1: \m Berlin, December 12. Herr Gwinncr, tho bauk director, has lectured in tho Hcrrenhaus, in tho prcsonco of Emperor Wilhehu and tho Turkish Ambassador, on the Bagdad Railway. Ho referred to tho importance of tho schcino for Turkish tinanros, and said that so59 words
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Article24 1911-12-13 7 Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, December 12. Russia is spending 118 million roubles to relieve the distress occasioned by bad crop*.24 words
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Article24 1911-12-13 7 Dbb Ostasiatischi Lloyd Tklkoham. London, December 12. Tho Hamburg shipping firm of Do Froytas and Company is said to be in difficulties.24 words
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Article583 1911-12-13 8 Considerable Deficit Incurred In First Year. Tho first report of the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited, for tho year to May U, Htates that the expectations of thoHO who advised tho board on the formation of the company have so far not boon rcaliHcd, and, instead of583 words
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Article450 1911-12-13 8 "T HE FOG OF FOREIGN POLICY." The writer of the following letter to the Evening Standard, London is so well known locally, that the views he so ably MfMMM are MM to lie read with interest Sir. Om HHHn finds oneself in disagreement with the views expressed in ymir admiral.450 words
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Article43 1911-12-13 8 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The result of the match fur tlio Ladioft' Sji ...111 fur December mi tho Sepoy Linos' < iuli Club m as follows >Irs. Unllat>lu-r iljss Worters fn. r.i.aiu 52— «=46 01 8 48 H 7 48 58 8 SO43 words
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Article640 1911-12-13 8 Stiawan and Diodings Planters' Association. From Mr. Stanley Arden, tho hon. secretary and treasurer, we have received a copy of the report of the committee of the Stiawan and Dindings Planters' Association which was to have been presented at the first annual general meeting of the640 words
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Article334 1911-12-13 8 Property Better Than Originally Anticipated. Presiding at the first annual meeting of tho Tikam Datu Kubber Company, Mr. Walter Wysard said that the property had turned out better than anticipated. When the company had purchased it they believed it contained about ;i,d)o trees, three years' old, and334 words
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Article39 1911-12-13 8 According to a Tokio telegram, dated the 6th inst., Mr. C. It. Howard, of Bowden Bros., Yokohama, committed suicide at Kobe on the Oth inst.. by shooting himself with a revolver. He died the ui-xt morning at the hospital.39 words
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Article751 1911-12-13 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 13, 1011. Hewn. Lyall and Evatt, Exohanse and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations tbia morning:— Norn Value. Buyers. Hellers. 8/- Allagar 8/- 8,6 3/. Options -,9 1/6 1 An^lo-Java 6/9 1 AngloJohore 6/3 10/--3- An«loMaUy751 words
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Advertisement27 1911-12-13 8 A horrid cold, A wretched sneeze A month in bed, A (ell disease. A friendly call, A world so sore Quite well 'twas Wooda' Groat Peppermint Core.27 words
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Advertisement342 1911-12-13 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates la standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Cattlron and Rivetted Steel Tank,, the principal advantage! oj the Piggott Prettcd Steel Tank, are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY in DESIGN LIGHTNESS and STRENGTH342 words
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Advertisement173 1911-12-13 8 Raffles Us! Hotel, A party of 600 tourists will arrlvo by the s.s. Cleveland, ON THURSDAY, DEC. 14, and will have meals at the above Hotel. IN HONOUR OF THE VISITORS A GRAND BALL is arranged for the evening of above date. By kind permissison of Major C. E. Cobbe173 words
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Advertisement169 1911-12-13 8 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN, 8, Battery Road (First Floor). Yon can get jour cye-i-nt thoroughly examined by an expert optician and can bj supplied with the best crystal lenses in Dickie frames, from $5. 50 per pair. In rolled gold from $B. SO to $1 0 per pair. In gold,169 words
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Advertisement410 1911-12-13 9 FUSSELL'S. X*-/ THERE'S Vwd ]\rf<f IS Y UR Vv4 X^ji'' that can equal yf^J KM FRETFUL %^J Fuwell's for babies. J^^ fi We teftr^fc? 1 i doubtedly'cauied' by the milk A famous Medical Men to are ivi him Cha o prove that it is most satisfactory. I n<* <»<>!l< Fussells410 words
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Advertisement669 1911-12-13 9 STEAMER BAIUNBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the He* 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Llnera Shinyo Maru Ten jo Maru tad Chin669 words
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Advertisement466 1911-12-13 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Go/8 Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPK Via China, Jafan, Canada and tbk Uhitid Statis Koctß from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland St.a ot Japan), Kobe. Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver R.M.S. Empress of India" TwiL pcrew R.M.S." Empress of Japan" I j B^^" R.M.S.466 words
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Advertisement534 1911-12-13 9 STEAMER SAILINGSBURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA POUTS, PORT DARWIN. THORBDAY ISLAND. BRISBANE and SYDNEY vift TORRES STRAITS. Also taking pafl°eagert and oargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN. ROUTFI AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENRLAND PORTS. BRITISH NKW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN. TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Passage. Supnrb Scenery A regnlar534 words
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Advertisement448 1911-12-13 9 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARO AND LODGING. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 1811 U.l« BOARO AND RESIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley Road. 2111 a OXLEY HOUSE. OXLEY ROAD. Large room with verandah for married couple. Two rooms for bachelors. 14-11 1812 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Doable rooms for married couples or448 words
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Advertisement526 1911-12-13 10 INSURANCE. GRE4T "EASTERN LIFE ABBURANGE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, i INGAPORE I Board Of DINOtOMI O. A. Dbrrioe, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Bs<j., Managing Director. Piter Kowira, m., 0.«., Chiel Med. OffloerF. M. Elliot, Bsq. Re». N. J. Oouymob. Tow Noan Pah, Bsq. O»a S«o« Tee, Esq.526 words
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Advertisement306 1911-12-13 10 INSURANCEFEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY Of MMD*. KITABLIKBBD 1883. S.S.O. I nsuranoa in Force, over |4t,tM,IN.M Naw Bualnaaa, 1910, 0v0r...M,140,000.00 Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans,' Settlements, eta, made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth Baatera Asia.306 words
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Advertisement527 1911-12-13 10 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA. 1 AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 90,000 Shares ol «U each m •1,5)00,000 < Reserve Fund 41,625,000 Reserve Liability oi Proprietors... a1,5U0.U00 BANKBRS. National Bank oi Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts are opened527 words
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Advertisement451 1911-12-13 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURANCE 00, LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Baiabliahed 1807. Capital paid up 1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 OODRT OF OIRBCTORB. 1. Tab? Tbo« Joom 8. Sim Kia Jam S. Nam Km Sana 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Oeu Have451 words
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Advertisement779 1911-12-13 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION BALE OF Household Furniture and Effects and a Fine Collection of Orchids and other Plants, AT 17, NIVEN ROAD (Removed for convenience of sale). On Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m. H. L. COGHLAN CO., Auctioneers. 6-13 v Fox* Sale Privately in Small Lots779 words
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Article790 1911-12-13 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. In the House of Commons, on November 14, Captain Murray asked the President of the Local Government Board whether, notwithstanding the warning circular issued by the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police on August 25, many motorists still continued to drive in London790 words
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Article166 1911-12-13 11 General All-Round Improvement For 1910. The report on the health of the Army for the year 1910 shows a continuance of the previous year's improvement. For every thousand men there were 443 admissions to the hospitals, 81 fewer than in 1909, while the ratio for166 words
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Advertisement400 1911-12-13 11 ARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the, War Office. 5 SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9 H.P. %3.Q00. 15.9 H.P. $4,000. COVBRED VAN o &S£lsno WAGGONETTE 16.9 $3,750 54.000 $4,980 $4,900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. FORD CAFRS 80,000 FORD CARS are in nse to day. 40,000 FORD CARS were manufactured400 words
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Advertisement32 1911-12-13 11 Singapore Naturalists' Stores. TAXIDERMISTS. BIRDS OF PARADISE For Sal*. BIRDS AND ANIMALS MOUNTED, BTC DIAUftS IK UTUML BISTORT SPECIMENS MO REQUISITE! Of ALL KIND!. NO. in. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. 8 3 a-a-ia32 words
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Advertisement40 1911-12-13 11 Something to Remember. When buying a coagh medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Coagh Remedy is most effectual for colds, croop and whooping cough and that it contains no harmful drug. For sale by ail Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement254 1911-12-13 11 TRADB I <^C/W^ I MARK. CARRIAGE AMD RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. ro.iyVR.HS Forl/ 2 "R,ms Fopl^Rms For I'R.ms Use Dun/op Quality, It is the Best Stooks always on hand. Suppliers to the Trmde only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions.254 words
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Advertisement343 1911-12-13 11 The 1911 World's Championship (BOTH FOR SPEED AND 100 KILOMETERS) continentalTycle tyres. Obtainable through all Leading Dealers. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. ROBINSON CO. STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO. AND OTHERS. Continental Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. NEW NOVEL. NEW BOOKS. THE CABE OF RICHARD MEYNELL J In343 words
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Advertisement463 1911-12-13 12 BURN CO.. LTD.. RANEEGUNGE PIPES For|Wells, Culverts, Drains, etc. Strongest and Qljeapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. t(IE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO,, LTD,, Singapore. WANTS. DRESSERS WANTED. Wanted immediately, twoqualified Dressers. Apply by letter, Manager, Port Dickscn Lukut Rubber Estates, Ltd., Port463 words
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Advertisement285 1911-12-13 12 WANTS. PUPPY WANTED Wanted, a male chow puppy, brow preferred. Apply S.S c o Straits Time?, 9-12 D 1812 SECRETARY WANTED. Wanted for a public institution in the S'.raits, a trustworthy man to act as Secretary, if possible one with literary tastes. Salary about Sl5O a month. Apply with copies285 words
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Advertisement531 1911-12-13 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO IH. With immediate entry, fi Bt and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outbrie Co., Ltd. 14 o HOUBE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 18 6 a HOUBEB TO LET. Remus, No. 16531 words
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Advertisement670 1911-12-13 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. 3OARD1NG ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE. First-claw Boarding House? everything lew and up-to-date. For particulars, apply to Kstablitbment, c/o Straits Times. 11-12 n FOR SALE. Motor Car.— Adams 10. H.P. Victoria body, leather hood, glass screen, stepney wheel, lamps and (all spares. D. O. Ctmpbell, Jebore Bahru. 11 12670 words
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Advertisement671 1911-12-13 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS ■mrSMMt md Municipal Contractor! Telephone No. 421. 106 A 109, Market Street. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. 8.1.5. H. CO, LTD. Return tickets at special rates will be issued by the 8.1.5. N. Co., Ltd's steamers to Port Swettenham, Penang, Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras and Coromandel Coast Port?,671 words
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Advertisement323 1911-12-13 12 ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. come: AND HEAR NEWEST STYLE HORNLESS GRAMAPHONE WITH DOMED LID Inlaid Mahogany $100 Famed Oak 85 AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O. HOTEL, PEHAHG The best and the most froquentod Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL The: only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABI THI323 words
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Miscellaneous229 1911-12-13 12 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATSS.— Misooliane oub wants of every description are inserted at tho prepaid rate of II per four iiues for one or two insertions. Notices of Birthß. Marriages, or Deaths, if net exceeding tour linos, $1 each insertion, Kor p.p.o. cards, on pago 8, S3. Inch Suali Ratis229 words
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