The Straits Times, 26 February 1912
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Title Section13 1912-02-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.807 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement140 1912-02-26 1 BEER. -LATESTCREATIONS IN Untrimmed Millinery NO TWO ALIKE. Mn Inspection will Ensure Mutual Satisfactory Results. KEEN COMPETITIVE PRICES. KATZ BROS., LD. STEEL REINFORCEMENT. H Y-RIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION IN COST OF CONSTRUCTION. HO WART H ERSKINE, LIMITED, Singapore.140 words
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Advertisement280 1912-02-26 1 ROBINSON CO., SINGAPORE. LARGE STOCK JQ Jy, J^ GENUINE HELD OF i r I T CUTGLACS ETCHED THIN J i TABLEWARE CRYSTAL r=T» U ALWAYS GLASSWARE. J I j ipT IN STOCK. 9a% v CfWM°/VINE. OEGANTEB TUMSLE.R PLAIN THIN CRYSTAL GLASSWARE. NEW STYLE. PLAIN THIN CRYSTAL GLASSWARE. AS ILLUSTRATION. OLD280 words
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Advertisement10 1912-02-26 1 JEFFREYS PILSEHER BEER Sole Agents AOAMSON GILF.LLAN. AND CO., LTD.10 words
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Article1461 1912-02-26 2 SCHOOLS SCHOLARS. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIALISATION. Pot-Hunting. S. M. W., writing in the Morning Post, says:— Those who are curious as to the changes which are steadily taking place in our system of secondary education, and more especially those who are interested in the part that the older Universities arc1,461 words
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Article267 1912-02-26 2 Ancient Citadel Once a Place for Execution. The dominating feature in Tabriz is the citadel locally known as the Ark. It lias a keep over a hundred feet high of solid burnt brick, which is said to have been raised by Ali Shah Tehan. The citadel267 words
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Article293 1912-02-26 2 The Daily Bread of Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan. All Americans do not ruin their digestions by the pursuit of the dollar and pouring down their throats iced water, to judge from an amusing sketch by M. Sergines in the current number of Annales of Mr. Pierpont293 words
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Advertisement606 1912-02-26 2 A Captain in Kitchener's Scouts i j Nervous Breakdown, Paralysis The master force which conquered the -nost perilous afflictions and enabled him to endure amazing hardships, taxi Cap Bin Henderson, is derived entirely from I'liosfare. Exposed Ivli s attventutous life to an extraordinary series of misfortune s. fro n beirj;606 words
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Advertisement12 1912-02-26 2 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, eto.12 words
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Advertisement259 1912-02-26 2 t r r d k e 'v A N A BRAND iff I \B Tonic Wine Hastens Recovery I h A^^i I After Illness is sufficient n> convince s^**—--^ jj le su fif cr er that is r a powerful restorative. I When most remedies fail a course of 'Yaxa'259 words
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Article808 1912-02-26 3 AN EDUCATIONAL NEED OF THE COUNTRY. Solutions to the Difficulty. The national need for speech-training was discussed at the opening meeting of the conference organised by the Association of Teachers of Klocution, Voice, and SpeechTraining, held at Bedford College for Women. Professor John Adams presided! Miss Elsie Fogerty,808 words
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Article733 1912-02-26 3 Discovery Of A Race Who Never Saw Whites. From tlic far north, iv the neighbourhood of Coronation Gulf ami Victoria lslauil, have come MMMfJH from Stefunsson nnd Anderson, leaders of the Arctic expedition now inakiu;: a tour of exploration for the American Museum nf Natural733 words
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Article196 1912-02-26 3 Varions suggestions have been offered on the important subject of how to live a hundred years. The latest contribution is from a peasant on the Belgian frontier, whose friends have given him a banquet on attaining his hundred and first year. The old man boasted196 words
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Article835 1912-02-26 3 How to Restore It Readily, With a good constitution and an intelligent observance of the precautions which have to be taken to counteract tho deleterious action of the climate, there is no reason why life in a hot country should not run on tho same healthy lines835 words
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Advertisement217 1912-02-26 3 YOU CAN DEPEND ON Maynard's Emulsion AS A This modern scienti J0? A Alftflft-ft* promotes relaxation 6(3 remedy is txco!. l^jjji^ R ll)Slffl of the inflamed air lent, particularly to J? iW Plages, and acts as thoso who suffer from J^t^niZ^SSmlflW a protection against lung troubles, as if V^OT^liiiflf^lffe further217 words
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Advertisement301 1912-02-26 3 At the opium sale at Calcutta on February 6, 310 chests of the Behar drug were sold, the highest prico being Rs. 4,2.50 and the lowest Rs, 2,500, giving an average of Rs. 3.461-H-S per chest. There were 930 chests of the Benares drug, tho highest price per chest realised301 words
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Advertisement106 1912-02-26 3 TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL 'TT'Covcntry Flyors _J Ib. WAMMAMTMB FIFTBES YEARS. M\W^k HMFlytr a Brok"*s.,,ld?cv m. 1 I till' A r x* 9 in x* a I JUnjM M s to I rV9onNv'>V ICCUTC mmc.l in etch district. Writ* I 7>9fGtt f *U tN IS M am using .uirUirnt It'106 words
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Advertisement242 1912-02-26 3 WAH HENG CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC BTOREB. DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AMATEURS' WORK. Plates, Papers, Films, Chemicalr, Cameras Lenses, and General Photographic Materials Frames of every variety made to order. NO. 95. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Opposite Adelpbi Hotel. 166 15.5 DYEING AND CLEANING. ETC.. DONH AT ORY CLEANING DEPOT. S, Penang Lane,242 words
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Advertisement633 1912-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pTFa BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will luavo Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1912 Onboard (for China.) Dovanha Mar R633 words
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Advertisement689 1912-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly ttorvioc is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with689 words
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Advertisement554 1912-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak vid Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. s.s. PRAGHATIPOK Feb. 38 H «.s. NATUNA Feb. 28 Mar. 2 s.s. YUGALA554 words
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Advertisement95 1912-02-26 4 MEW LINE OF STEAMERS TO SO DTH AFRICAN PORTS. ORIENTAL AND_AFRICAN LINE. R«eu!ar Direct Servioe from JAPAN CHINA and STRAITS to BEIRA, DELA <JOA BAY, DUKBAN, EAST LONDON PORT ELIZABETH acd CAPE TOWN Callinj! at MAURITIUS if sufficient inducement offers, and affording the Quickest Frw'uht Transport from the ORIENT to95 words
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Advertisement537 1912-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH DAKIPFSCHIFrF4HRT9OEB. <IMU" MENEh. Combined Servioe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremnn Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straitf, China and Japan. Homowardq, they are doipatched fortnightly for Havn< and Hamburg and onco a month for Bremorhaven direct,537 words
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Advertisement650 1912-02-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company Bail fortnightly from Bromen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (conntcting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,650 words
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Article124 1912-02-26 5 FIXTURES. Monday, February a 6. High Water, 2.41 a.m., 4,16 p.m Philharmonic Orohoatra praotice, 6.15 p.m Leo Dryden, Victoria Theatre, 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 37. High Water, .1.85 a.m., 6.50 p.m. Loo Dryden, Victoria Tboatre, 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 28. High Water. 4.50 a.m., 9.3 p.m, Municipal124 words
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Article162 1912-02-26 5 To-DIT. Port Swettenbam and Telok Anaon Perak 8 1 m Malacca nnd Muar Kaka 8 i Malaccn, Port Dicksnn aud V. Swrttcnliam Pontianak 3pm Sinm Kail j 1. Macassar, M( nado, Tomato, etc Sindakao 4pm CteiataaM Island Asiatic 6 pm To-MOBBOW. Korimun Glanggi 9 am Pulau Bntam162 words
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Article70 1912-02-26 5 Lift Singapore. Dan in London. Alkivkh. Jan. 2 M. M. February 16 Feb. 18 Jan. MV. x 17 Feb. 17 Jan. K. D. 1... 21 K t b. 21 Feb. 1 B. I. 24 Fob. 21 Ftb. 6M. M. 28 Feb. >i P. .v March 2 Feb.70 words
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Article769 1912-02-26 5 Latest Arrivals. Szigetvar, Aus. Cruiser J lOO tous 306 crew 16 cues 720J v.p. Com. Cicoli, Fob 29. From H'kong, I'eb -1. For Siban^. l-'eb 26. Bfa Agaocmnon, Brit. Btr., 4491 tons, Captain Lewis, Feb 25. From L pool, .lan 21. G.c. W. Manßtield Co. For China, Feb769 words
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Article189 1912-02-26 5 Arrivals Per str. Ban Whatt Hin, Feb 25. -From Anamba Is. Mr. Colly. Per Btr. Penang, Feb 25. -From Port Swottenham. Mr. Monolay. Per str. Pin Seng, Feb 25.— From Penang. Messrs. Mathews Davis and Miss Rosy. I\ r str. Darvel, Feb 25. From Labuan. Lady Dickson,189 words
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Article46 1912-02-26 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fabcr drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore slamlarl time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.46 words
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Article254 1912-02-26 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Swoafoii, February 26 18)2 OmLo«do»— Bank italt J/4JJ Demand S/4,», Private c m/i w 2/4^j 8 m/« 2/4| On Oihim- P»Lk d/d 268 i Private 0 n.,> 242 i Oh Fbiwci— Bank d/d 304 Private 8 wit m. 2(9 On Ivdu— Bank T. T. 174 Frivate 80254 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHAPES.
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Article147 1912-02-26 5 Ibbuo S Value 10 10 BelM Tin 10 10 Bru&ng 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 KintaTin £1 £1 Lahat Minos 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/- 6/- Pahang Consd XI £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Posing BahtD £1 £1 Paging Lam* 10 10 Rahman Hyd £1 £1 Rahman I'ia 42t 2147 words
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Article585 1912-02-26 5 Valus Bayer*. Beilero 3/- 2/. Allaear 8.4 8,8 8/. a/. An^lo-Malay 16'- 16,71 3/- 3/- Batane Malaka 2,8 2 6 £1 41 Bato Caves 11.15.9 12 7.6 £1 41 BatuTi»?a 8.15.0 4 0.0 41 41 Bnkit Kajftnf 2.14.6 2IT 0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintanfi 476 4.10 0 3/- 2<-585 words
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Article121 1912-02-26 5 Iflsne S Value Bnyon delk*e 10 10 Bastora "on Smalts* 10.00 10 T •> >00 4)1 41 Bleotrio Tramway? 6 8/9 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 47 03 47.25 100 Howsrth Brakine 67.E0 100 7% Feet 02.50 87 5G 100 100 Kau Bro, Dot. 180.00 100 100 8% Cum.121 words
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Article44 1912-02-26 5 Bayura Sellers S'poro Municipal 4)% of 1907 $1,600,000 1% S'poro Municipal H% 0(1900 $1,0C0,000 7% o%pm S'poro Municipal 4% $6C2,900 par Bnyera Seller a Howarth Brakine 8% 1000,000 pai Riley. Hargroaves 6% $284,000 1| Singapore Electric Tramways 6% <880,000 M S'poreMunioipalß |1,878,C00 aom,44 words
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Advertisement40 1912-02-26 5 Croup. If your cliililion arc subject to attacks of IMUIMJ, watah for Hie first symptom, hoarseurss. (iivc C'liuinlH'i'luin's Cough Kcmedy us suou us the child becomes hoarse and the attnek may warded otl. For sale by all Dispensaries aud Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement287 1912-02-26 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. !■'< b 28.— At saleroom, Motor Car, at 11. Ffb 28.— At 5-A, Grove Road, (Tanjong Katong), household furniture, etc., at 4. March 1, At saleroom, valuable teak hou-ehold furnitnre, etc., at 11. March 2— At Nc 21C-5, Quoen Street, teak furniture, etc., at 2.30.287 words
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Advertisement406 1912-02-26 5 YAM ATO'S Spring Cash Commences March 4. GENERAL JAPANESE GOODS. 41, High Street, Singapore. 202 23 Auction Sale Of GOVERNMENT UNSERVICEABLE STORES. To be held at The Public Works Department Store, Kandang Rcrban, On Monday, March 4, at 2-3O fmvt. Comprising: picktxes, changkols, rakes, hammers, iron scrapp™, cast iron and406 words
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Advertisement383 1912-02-26 5 LOAN WANTED. Wanted, Loan of S6,CCO on Bobber Estate. Address Loan, c.o Straits Times. 26-2 25.3 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Monday, March 4, at 2.80 p.m. Fonr freehold building allotments situate at Somerset Road, off Grange Road, SingaI pore, marked lots Nos. 274,275,278, and 279 of Grant No. 2, total area383 words
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Advertisement103 1912-02-26 5 To Night To Night MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, The Best Chance for seeing the Moving Pictures. The following new films will te shown on trial AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. 1. THE TRUST in S Reels 1,500 ft S. LaW OFTHE WEST. SELIG 1,000 ft. 2. THE STOLEN103 words
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1052 1912-02-26 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26. SPORTING SQUABBLES. There are some things which it seems expedient not to discuss with a too precise reference to particular cases. Some may think that Mr. Gaunt, who is president of the Singaporo Sporting Club, would have shown a finer sporting instinct if he1,052 words
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Article24 1912-02-26 6 While on a hunting trip in Cavite province, Captain Kllis Cromwell, collector of internal revenue in the Philippine Islands, dropped dead from heart failure.24 words
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Article31 1912-02-26 6 Mr. Lee Chim Kuan beat Mr. Sng Soo Geok in the final ping-pong match in connection with tho Amateur Drawing Association by 6—l 7 5, and carries the Championship for 1912.31 words
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Article33 1912-02-26 6 What was probably a low temperature record for Deli was experienced at Medan on the 7th instant, says tho Sumatra Post. The thermometer of the observatory registered 17.5 degrees Centigrade (about 63.5 Fahr.i33 words
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Article45 1912-02-26 6 The directors of the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., havo decidod to recommend payment to tho shareholders ot a dividend ot 10 percent, from the results of last year's working. Tho previous year, when 7} per cent. was declared, was preceded by a long dividcndless period.45 words
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Article14 1912-02-26 6 Beaufort Estate, in Borneo, has now got its large steam factory in working order.14 words
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Article27 1912-02-26 6 During a thunderstorm at Padang on the 12th instant four men were struck by lighting. Two of them were killed and tho other two were seriously hurt.27 words
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Article36 1912-02-26 6 Mrs. Lloyd, wife of the Hey. T. D. Lloyd, a few months since instituted a farthing fund in aid of the building fund of St. Michael's, Cricklewood, and has collected no fewer than 92,282 farthings— £96.36 words
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Article51 1912-02-26 6 Motorcar No. 476 knocked down aud seriously injured a ricksha coolie in Victoria Street yesterday afternoon. Tho coolie had to be taken to hospital, where he will be detained for some time. The native driver of the car, fearing trouble, left his vehicle and bolted, aud has not since been51 words
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Article54 1912-02-26 6 Tho management of the Harima cinematograph have made arrangements for a frequent supply of new films and promise their patrons a great variety of well-selected pictures that can always be counted upon as being fresh. Saturday night's show was an excellent example of the high standard set up by this54 words
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Article64 1912-02-26 6 The North Borneo Herald of Febuary 16, says On going to press we learn that there took place yet another case of violence on the part of estate coolies. The scene this time was Sekong Estate where Mr. White, who has only been on the estate a few weeks, was64 words
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Article76 1912-02-26 6 A cheque has been forwarded to the Hcv. E. H. Pearce for tho fees paid by him to the Crown and the Dean and Chapter on his installation as a Canon of Westminster, in token of the regard felt by V.M.C.A. friends for the character and work of his father,76 words
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Article79 1912-02-26 6 A few weeks ago tbc Malay Company of the S.V.C. received from England a LeeEntield for competition iv a shooting cnuti st, a gift from Mr. K. N. Bland who was formerly liesident-Councillor of Penang. Mr. Bland sent the rifle to Mr. Hallifax, President of the Municipality, and the latter79 words
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Article76 1912-02-26 6 Today is another one of the great Chinese holidays, it being "(iotl's birthday." The celebration begau from midnight when there was heavy cracker tiriug iv all parts of Chinese town. During the Seinb;iyang time, no bad language or anger could be used or shown. Caudles as high as the person76 words
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Article72 1912-02-26 6 There was a very good house at the Marlboroughcinematograph on Saturday night when a tine programme strong in humorous pictures including one each of Max Lindcr ami M. Prince, and comprising other good subjects, was put on and mm.li appreciated by the audience. This show now changes its programme completely72 words
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Article89 1912-02-26 6 At tlic half yearly general meeting of the Straits Athletic Club, last evening, the following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing half year Lee Kirn San, president A. Gurubathum, vice-president M. P. V Sam y. Hon. secretary and librarian ;S. I. Jacob, lion. asst. secretary Ec Kiong Cheng. hon treasurer89 words
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Article93 1912-02-26 6 An extraordinary scene of rowdincss prevailed at the corner of Pagoda Street and New Bridge ltoad on Saturday evening. A huge crowd of Chinese, numbering ultimately about 2,000 persons, gathered there and pelted passers-by and ricksha passengers with sand-crackers. Information was carried to the police and a squad was turned93 words
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Article112 1912-02-26 6 Six Chinamen stood up before Mr. Maunill ell, third magistrate, today, on a charge of assault. Mr. K. C. Eber (of Braddell liros.i appeared for the prosecution. The case being postponed, Mr. Hber mentioned that one of tho accused had surrendered himself to the police as being concerned and the112 words
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Article158 1912-02-26 6 lv the police court this morning, Mr. Stanley Kuoeker, 1 1 siilent manager China Mutual Lifo iusuranco Company, WM charged with Mm au airgun in a rash aud negligent manner so as to endanger human life. Mr. Aitken appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty, and explained that natives were in158 words
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Article345 1912-02-26 6 Mr. M. Ilex, has been appointed Assistant Collector, Krian. Mr. H. 1). Griffiths, M.F.C., is on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mi. Justice Fisher has arrived in li nnim and is staying at Hotel HalllesbytheSea. Sir Henry May, the new Governor of Hongkong, is expected to assume345 words
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Article37 1912-02-26 6 .lust one more reminder that Mr. Lao I'ryden and his variety company o|>ou at the Victoria Theatre this evening. The prices are as usual and the booking plans are with the Robinson Piano Company.37 words
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Article64 1912-02-26 6 M. Thuncss Kovarick, the brilliant young violinist, has a very delightful programme for his concert at the Teutonia Club on Wednesday evening. It includes selections from De Beriot Dedla, Dvorak, Musin, Kreisler, Vieuxtemps and Beethoven. Mr. G. W. Johnson, the well-known local tenor, will also appear. Seats may64 words
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Article85 1912-02-26 6 Mr. W. Proudlock. who went to Englaud from the Federated Malay States in an effort to obtain a reopening of the case of his wile who was tried for iuunler.it Kuala Lumpur in June last, has been inlui" led by the Colonial Oftice that no reopening is85 words
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Article145 1912-02-26 6 Writing on the Durbar and its effect in India, in tbo Journal des Dcbats, M. Jacques Hardoux remarks that the first Durbar, in spite of its magnificence, did not awaken tho sympathy of the masses of the people, and continues Tho coming of King145 words
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Article165 1912-02-26 6 The police dog, Jack, met an untimely an<l violent end in Orchard l.'oad in Iha early hours of Sunday morning. Ha was goilU the nightly rounds of Tiinglin in charge M lns|«ctor Kruealy aud a CmM di-trctive, and, in the usual niiiuner, m niwi 'I MM allowed165 words
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Advertisement180 1912-02-26 6 Bouton Rouge Felucca and Obtainable at WkS and JOHN UTTIt ESypUan Clgorc es ROBINSSN lit,'., LIU i rr*..,.,, ,.i, HrlU LtU. I. kiml. FKLfCCA I KlOTlitf Q^MIM ar« ft pNM >iua].ly but a l.il]« milder. "jAEGWS PURE WOOL UNDERWEAR FOR WEAR IN EUROPEJUST UNPACKED. JAEGER gpt JAEGER H\ j 7180 words
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Advertisement215 1912-02-26 6 A NEW FEATURE We have recently introduced and are now able to announce, is A COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every Wednesday and Saturday AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. To-night's Programme 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES. Beautifully Coloured. THE SEA-SIDE SINGER, s.c.a.c.l. THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL215 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-26 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page .1 and on pago 8.13 words
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Article501 1912-02-26 7 Delirious Enthusiasm at Rome. BEYROUT BOMBARDED BY ITALIAN WARSHIPS. Protest Made by Turkey. Kkitkii's Tm.kgham. London, February 24. Itcuter wires from Rome that the reopening of the Italian I'arliamcnt was marked by d. lirious enthusiasm. The Chamber by 42:5 votes to '■> ratified the decree affirming Italian501 words
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Article74 1912-02-26 7 PROMISES OF FULL RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. Mongolia Accepts Yuan Shih Kai's Presidency. Bci n TiTfiimm London, February IS. The coins|Kiiiilciit of the Daily Telegraph at li kiii^ wins that a Federation Of tlir Mongol Princes has eleoMi Yuan shi Kai President of the Federated Empire. The Times correspondent74 words
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Article43 1912-02-26 7 An inquiry ordered by tho French Admiralty has revealed the fact that all tho powder, ianlndinn the itooks manufactured IB 1911, ia open to suspicion, the old stocks having been mixed with tba new. a daily inspeeaon ■board ovary warship has bass onkred.43 words
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Article67 1912-02-26 7 Futile Attempt to Escape From Prison. Rkutkr's Tiuoraji. London, February 2.1. Router's correspondent at Merlin states that the Rheinisch Westfaelisch Zeitung reports that Lieut. Brandon attempted to escape from the fortress of Wcsscl on the night of Feb. 22. Ho filed through the bars of his window and67 words
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Article59 1912-02-26 7 Arrival of Remains in England. Rkctkk'h Tblroram. London, February 2~>. H.M.S. Powerful, with the Duchess of Fife and the Princesses aboard, has arrived at Portsmouth. The King and Queen and Queen Alexanrda met the Princess Royal and her daughters. They saw the body of tho59 words
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Article27 1912-02-26 7 Ukittkk's TlTlWltl London, via Durban, February 21. The French Senate !>-»s voted for reducing the age limit of old age pomious to sixty.27 words
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Article31 1912-02-26 7 Recter's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 24. The Gaiety actress, Miss Olive May, is eng:.ged to be married to Lord Victor Paget Later. Miss Olive May denies the engagement.Reuter - 31 words
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Article46 1912-02-26 7 Bam Titin in London, via Durban. February 2">. The violent Radicalism displayed by Mr. Roosevelt in the political campaign has alarmed the Conservative Republicans, who are frantically appealing to Mr. Taft to save the country from the greatest peril since the war of secession.46 words
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Article46 1912-02-26 7 Rkitkr's Tklk.iiam. London, via Durban, February 26. A Potsdam message says 187 men in the training school for noncommissioned officers were suddenly stricken with poisoning symtoins. There have been no deaths among the isolated. Cases are continuing and the cause is unknown.46 words
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Article20 1912-02-26 7 Rkcter's Telegram. London, February 26. The Russian budget for 1912 shows a sur plus of fifty million roubles.20 words
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Article22 1912-02-26 7 Reltek's Tklkmiam. London. February 24. The Austrian Emperor has received the Japanese officers' commission which is studying military affairs.22 words
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Article371 1912-02-26 7 After the fire at I'r.iy.i Lane. Malacca, when some nine or ten houses were destroyed, it was decided to raise a relief fund and ll^Btt was collected. The funds were distributed by the Resident and Father Rivet, and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank received the371 words
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Article84 1912-02-26 7 TWO BATTLESHIPS WANTED THIS YEAR. Foresight and Commonsense. Reutek's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 25. A telegram from Washington states that I Mr. Taft, addressing tho Navy League, said they wanted two battleships in 1912. He favoured a good strong navy, to enable the country toReuter - 84 words
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Article495 1912-02-26 7 Enjoyable Entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. There was only one regrettable feature of the performance in the Victoria Theatre, on Saturday evening, in aid of the Girls' Friendly Society and that was the fact that owing to an oversight our Press tickets were unnumbered with the result495 words
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Article205 1912-02-26 7 Tragic Occurrence in Chinese House. A tragic occurrence, stated to be the result of a mistake, took place in a house at No. 6a .lal.ui Ampas early this morning, in consequence of which a Chinaman named lloh En Siaug the tenant of the house is dead,205 words
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Article127 1912-02-26 7 The announcement that Captain J. W. I'rice, who is well-known throughout tho Far East, would make a balloon ascent from tho compound of tho Kowloon Wharf and (iodown Co., Ltd., Hongkong, on February 19, attracted a large number of spectators to the site to witness the127 words
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Article139 1912-02-26 7 WARMLY SUPPORTS WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. Repudiates a Referendum. Rkutkr's Telegram. London, via Durban Feb. 25. Mr. Lloyd George was the chief speaker at a demonstration at Albert Hall by the National Union Women's Suffrage Societies. He said that the denial of suffrage to women was a barbarous anachronism,139 words
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Article265 1912-02-26 7 Alleged Attempt to Prevent Leaving Colony. Mr. J. O. Davies, broker, of The Arcade, was arrested on a warrant on Saturday afternoon and charged with cheating in respect of S4BO, the property of Pechapo Chetty. To-day the case was mentioned to Mr. Maundrell, in the third265 words
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Article342 1912-02-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Labuan, February 22. On the 2nd instant Mr. Chua Kwee Hin, son of Mr. Chua Cheng Hee, entertained his friends at a dinner party at the Chinese Club, the occasion being the severing of his towchang. After dinner had been served a ronggeng was342 words
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Article189 1912-02-26 7 A French paper, the Matin, tells a story of a village of 456 inhabitants only twenty miles from Paris, Gomctzle-Chatel, to bo quite explicit, which had a telephone system and night subscribers, who never uso the telephone. It is not for want of trying. They189 words
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Article273 1912-02-26 7 I Retaliation Action Against the Khehs at Ampang. (Fbom Oor Own Corrrspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 24. Yesterday morning there was a serious affray at Ampang. In retaliation for similar actions by the Khchs tho previous day, tho Hokiens set fire to two kongsis. A large body of273 words
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Article195 1912-02-26 7 England All Out 324 Australia 134 For Five. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo. February 24. The fifth test-match was resumed today at Sydney. The wicket was rather slow and occasionally bumpy, due to heavy rain overnight. There was a large attendance of spectators. The M.C.C. team195 words
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Article47 1912-02-26 7 (Fbom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, February 24. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, tha the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/7 per lb. value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at .">,:• sellers. The market is quiet.47 words
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Article79 1912-02-26 7 The following prices were realise I on the sale of rubber at the Auction Mart, 77 Him Side in Malacca, on the 24th instant Per picul. Sheet 1 $26-1.00 Sheet I 2.18.81 Scrap cropo 234. 30 Bark crepo 217.79 The first local rubber auction was held in79 words
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Article76 1912-02-26 7 Colonel Sir David Parkes Masson, Kt., V.1)., C.1.E., Hon. A. D. C. to the Viceroy of India and Member of tho Punjab Legislative Council, is now staying in Pcnang at the Raffles Hotel. He has been on a visit to Kedali to see Tanjung Pan Estate (11 miles from Alor76 words
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Article211 1912-02-26 7 NO PROGRESS MADE TOWARDS A SETTLEMENT. The Mayors of England Appeal. Rkctir's Telegram. London, February 24. A Cardill message says the .\diuiralty has ceased its heavy purchases of coal, as tho navy is sufficiently supplied for several months. It is stated that the question of the postponement211 words
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Article64 1912-02-26 7 Germany Responsible For Failure of Convention. IJKUIER's Tl LK..IMM. London, via Durban, February 2(j. A St. Petersburg message says a semiofficial statement has been issued which declares that despite tin r< adiucss of Uiissia to make every sacrifice, oven injuring the Russian sugar producers, Germany persists in64 words
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Article45 1912-02-26 7 Rebels Trapped and Slaughtered. Kpxter's Telegram. London, via Durban, February -it. The Mexican rebels were induced to cuter the town of Torreon by a pretended evacuation of the Mad risis, who then mowed them ilown w i tli ijiiickh'rers. killing and wounding £37.45 words
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Article50 1912-02-26 7 Dbr Ostasiatischk Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, February M. Tho Kais. i will to Corfu in March. He will probably have a meeting with King Victor Kmmanuel. Berlin, February 2~i. The Kaiser will pa*-s tlnoiiuli Vienna on March 25, and will pay a visit to the Emperor Francis .lose!.50 words
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Article33 1912-02-26 7 DXX OSTASI ITISI UK Ll-OVII TBLK.iI; Mil. Merlin. February 21. The re-introduction of tho Inheritance Bill in the Reichstag is poatpeaad owfeg to the large surpluses over last year's budget.33 words
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Article35 1912-02-26 7 HERR SOLI DBR OSTASIATISCHR LLOYD Tylymh \M. Berlin. February 24. Herr Solf's intended visit to German South West Africa is for the purpose of studying the situation there. It has no connection with Auglo-(icrman negotiations.35 words
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Article48 1912-02-26 7 Dkr Ostasutischk Lloyd Ihmue Berlin, February M. Horr Oelbrueck, Minister of tho Interior, has brought in the Citi/.ousliip Bill. He hopes that it will lead to the prosperous development, from an economic and political point of view, of the German nation both at homo and abroad.48 words
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Article21 1912-02-26 7 DIR OSTASIATISCHK LLOYD TkLFORAM. Berlin. I'cbruaiy '2k Persia has accepted Mm Auglo-liimiau note regarding tho uiainlcnanco of her integrity.21 words
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Article26 1912-02-26 7 Dkr Ostasiatischb Lloyd TwiniW Berlin. February SB. Negotiations are proceeding between Austria and liussia M to the. visit of tho Archduke Francis Fenlinaud.26 words
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Article42 1912-02-26 7 Tho IS.N'.B. Heiald understands that this trip to Singapore of the Marudu may be last one with Captain Rodoubui g in con maud. Ho goes homo on leave for a year ami thM may join tho Eastern mail route of the. YD.L.42 words
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Article2320 1912-02-26 8 PROPOSED DEBENTURE ISSUE UNSUCCESSFUL. Charges and Counter-Charges. Shareholders in I .unas Rubber Estates, Ltd., assembled at the Exchange Buildings on Saturday, uuder the presidency of Mr. I. M. Kobiusuii, chairman of tho Directorate, for the purpose of further considering the position of .ill airs and the question2,320 words
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Article748 1912-02-26 8 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, February 26, 1912. Messiß. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following litt of quotations this morning Norn value. a jen. Sellers. 2/. Allagai 8/4 8/11 3/- a Optiou 11- 1/9 4! 1 Anglo-Java •"> 104 6/7}748 words
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Letter283 1912-02-26 8 To tin; Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I use tho columns of your paper to voice not only a complaint of myself, but also of many who went this morning to book seats for the forthcoming Bandmann Opera Company's productions at the advertised time, i.e.,283 words
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Article71 1912-02-26 8 The statement that the battle cruiser Indomitable will not go to the Chiua Squadron as its flagship seems to have some foundation, although no official pronouncement has been made either way. The sending of the Indomitable to the Far East would be indirectly against the policy mapped out some time71 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-26 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Conghs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement160 1912-02-26 8 Losing Weight by the Pound "Under Weight," a condition of illhealth, shows your assimilative powers are decreasing. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND Supplies tho blood with tbe wanted nourishing and healthy flesh building materials. Very palatable. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 and $2. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "He who aspires to be160 words
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Advertisement313 1912-02-26 8 Raffles gH Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 2. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, Fronch kitchen and attendance an iv the finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris, Saigon. Theatrical season (from Octobor313 words
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Advertisement493 1912-02-26 8 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN. 8, Battery Road (First Floor). an JBBr^^^^^»Mk The Suit-U" Patent FAIRY EYE GLASSES reveal the Natural Beauty of the Kyes and give the wearer a pleasing alertness of expression. They are light, comfortable and almott invisible. Obtainable in Solid-Gold and Rolled Gold Mountings. CONSULTATION FREE. IN493 words
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Advertisement294 1912-02-26 9 SWOKEO SARDINES \/j^F v'O l^i *J i -"-life OBTAINABIiI TO iM UTAILBBa OK RBPCTB. m 8 p°o 1 r e t»s J. TRAVERB SONS, LTD. MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extingubhtd 17.000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD"294 words
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Advertisement191 1912-02-26 9 TO HEAP ENG MOH LINE CF STEAMERS. MXOAroiSE TO BATAVIA, CHERIBON AND SAMARANG. Sail Twice a Week. bh" Giant; Seng," 1,123 tons, Capt. J. Craig. s "Giang Ann," 89U tosx, Capt. C. Kruiten. t-s "Zwiena," 1,200 t<<n», Capt. J. Shepherd. i-s "Bdondale," 1,128 tonx, Capt. A. Dunlop. They have exctlltnl191 words
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Advertisement1176 1912-02-26 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to'all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Burope. Operating tha New 21,000 ten Triple Scriw Turbine Linen "Shlnyo Mara" "Teayo Mara" tnd Chi jt Maru,"1,176 words
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Advertisement162 1912-02-26 9 Easy lies his head who drinks Fraser&Neaves SODA WATER jA t Eti^L^^^y^ >**.'• before turning infbrt/ieNigM MARTELL'S BRANDY^ In England more Martells Three- Star Brandy is sold than any other Brandy In London more than three times the quantity of Martells is sold than any other brand of bottled Brandy.162 words
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Advertisement45 1912-02-26 9 Gasolene Light and Cycle Co., 4 k 5-1, BEACH ROAD (Next to Raffles Hotel). MOTOR REPAIRERS. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE BY DAY NICHT. Grease, Cylinder Oil and Motor Aiccssoiiea of every description in stock. Sole Agents of MITCHELL Cars for S. S. F.M.S. 171 m45 words
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Advertisement431 1912-02-26 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE I Board Off DIMOtOMI O. A. Dbkkice, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtib Kowlw, m.b., cm., Chiif Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Beg. Vow Noan Pam, Bsq. Okq Boom Tbh, Bsq. KbooSi431 words
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Advertisement292 1912-02-26 10 INSURANCE. FEUERAL LIFE HSBURANCE COMPANY Of MWUM. BITABIUHBD 1883, •3.0. Iniupino* in Force, over MMO*,OOO.(HI New Buiiness, 1910, 0ver...M,140,010.00 Large Nat Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, eto., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia.292 words
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Advertisement531 1912-02-26 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,625,000 Rosorvo Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts531 words
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Advertisement629 1912-02-26 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CO. LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid np 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRBCTORB. 1. Tarn Tbok Joom 6. Sin Kia Jax 2. Nam Kirn Sin<» 7, Tio Hoo Lai 8. Ljow Cria Hi.nci629 words
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Advertisement1231 1912-02-26 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Etc., AT NO. 210-5, QUEEN STREET. On Saturday, March 2, at 2.30 p.m. An exoellent-toned cottage piano by Collard and Collard handsomely carved teak cabinet with marble-top and mirror panel Java teak arm chairs valuable steel engravings in frames,1,231 words
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Article1055 1912-02-26 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The first meeting this year of the Motor Trades Debating Society took place at the Royal Automobile Clnb, when Mr. E. M. C. Instone occupied the chair, the subject for discussion being The Advantages cf Motor Shows. Before the debate he1,055 words
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Advertisement391 1912-02-26 11 WOLSELEY The Cap or Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THB RESULTS, in the hands of private neers, that account (or the enormous Solß 9018 demand for Woleeley oars, that is compelling 4 m the expansion of tho works by the erection MggmtltM I mgenwms of new Bhopg by the ha391 words
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Advertisement83 1912-02-26 11 Mothers Should Remember This. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will quickly euro a cold and greatly lessen tho danger of contracting these diseases.83 words
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Advertisement338 1912-02-26 11 TRADE I 'fMfc I MARK CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. rUm-RHn rop|/ 2 'R IMS> Foßiy/Rms ForTß.ms Use Dunlop Quality, It is tho Beet Stocks a I ways on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars andiestimates given for Solid Pyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all338 words
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Advertisement61 1912-02-26 11 H. L. COGHLAN AND COMPANY, Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors, NO. 6, RAFFLES PLACE. VALUATIONS of. Real and Personal Propel ty for sales, Mortgage and Estate Duty AUCTIONS conducted of Land, House Property, Furniture and other effects. ESTATE MANAGEMENT and COLLECTION of RENTS under supervision of experienced Staffs RUBBER AUCTIONS held61 words
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Advertisement518 1912-02-26 12 h PLEX R I DUPLICATOR. 1 P| I $8, J s X^^X, New, Quick, and Easy Method of Producing 2 to ioo Copies from an I Original in One or Various 11 I Colours In a Few Minutes g% V It will Duplicate Hand- J UOip writing, Typewriting, J Copying518 words
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Advertisement353 1912-02-26 12 WANTS. BILLET WANTED. Married Rubber Plant. r, with good experience, desires a change. Apply T. E. J., c/o Straits Times. 20-2 v MEDICAL MAN WANTED. Wanted, Straits Qailified Medical Man, for District Hospital private practice allowed, knowledge of Malay and Chinese essential. For particulars as to salary and prospects, apply353 words
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Advertisement523 1912-02-26 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Rides Quay Apply Gutbrie k Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUSEB TO LET. "Brathay" No. 15, Oilstcad Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, Tbe Arcade. 612 a523 words
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Advertisement380 1912-02-26 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, Tbe Singaporo Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 v USEFUL TURNOUT FOR SALE. Strong pony, Rbarry, 2 sets of Harness, eto. Apply Itev. J.A.B. COOK 162 a HORSE FOR SALE. Black Gelding, 16 hands, 7 years, quiet, guaranteed sound,380 words
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Advertisement416 1912-02-26 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS ■orariMMt tnd Municipal Contrac'ori Telephone No. 431. 108 100. M&rhet Street. NOTICE. Mr. Lim Hock Soon has this day left tho service as Manager of the firm of Cycle and Oun Repairers aid ihe Company hotcby beg to notify tbat tiny will cot bo416 words
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Advertisement313 1912-02-26 12 ENGLISH MADE PJANOS ON HIRE rooM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PJANO CO., LTD.~ E. &0. HOTEL. PENAHG The best and tbe iuo4 troqwDted Hotel iv tho Island and CRAG HOTEL The only Sauatgrium id tbo Straits, AM TBI B«AN..B1B Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIBS BROTHERS. Proprietors. NOTICE^ ADVERTISERS New313 words
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Miscellaneous229 1912-02-26 12 Straits '(Dimes. iDVHKTISEMKNT KATBS.—Hiseellane ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per four linos for one or two insertions. Notices of Birtha Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linos, $1 mod insertion For p.p.o. cards, on pago 8, 13. li."-.h Scili Hatbs229 words
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