The Straits Times, 1 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.811 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 1. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement246 1912-03-01 1 BEER. COTTON DRESS GOODS AT HOME PRICES. STRIPED TUSSORETTE. WHITE SWISS MUSLIN. An ideal material fir Morning Gownt>, liaby's Overall?, Fine quality Swiss Main in pretty sprig and spot designs. Cbildrea'n Frocks acd Indies' Costume?, etc. Width 80 inches. Splendid washing qaality. Width 29 inches. Price 35 cents per yard.246 words
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Advertisement266 1912-03-01 1 ROBINSON CO., SINGAPORE. LARGE STOCK I J-L GENUINE 1 HELD OF I I r CUT GLASS ETCHED THIN I TABLEWARE CRYSTAL y N ALWAYS 61AS8WARE. J rpT] IN STOCK. CitAMRACN^ occantpp tumble* PLAIN THIN CRYSTAL GLASSWARE. NEW STYLE. PLAIN THIN CRYSTAL GLASSWARE, AS ILLUSTRATION. OLD STYLE. Oto.'Mot Tumblers I'riea $4.266 words
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Article1198 1912-03-01 2 SUN YAT SEN'S VISIT TO THE MING TOMBS. Described by Lim Boon Keog. Writing to the N.C. Daily News, from Nanking on February 15, Dr. Lim Boon Eeng says To-day a most interesting and historic event, crowning the struggles of the revolution, took place at the Ming1,198 words
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Advertisement181 1912-03-01 2 A Skin "HAZELJNW >j^< Beautifier SNOW"^ y&' I I of Matchless •''f''' I I Elegance and Sii'^lßj ys" <'' Efficiency I wr^ I! "'Hazeline' Snow" Let the skin be rouj^h or wrinkled, dry or 11 ureasv, H. \zki.ini: Snow" will do more to restore its youthful freshness and fine texture181 words
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Advertisement41 1912-03-01 2 Relief at Hand. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain lialm. Not one caso of rheumatism in ten roijuircs any internal treatment whatever. Fur sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement454 1912-03-01 2 MALARIA SAPPED HIS STRENGTH. Kidney Disorder, Heart Weakness and Dropsy Followkd. Mr. Jones Thankfully Attributes His Complete Recovery To Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Not in itself a disease but a symptom. Dropsy is a sure sign that something is very seriously wrong with the unfortunate person in whom it appears.454 words
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Advertisement152 1912-03-01 2 NISSIN'S Cash =saO> Now On JAPANESE ART GOODS. 21, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE:. VICHY The State Springs. Celestins Water is the celebrated spring that gave the good name to Vichy it is eminently digestive, diuretic, the best to preserve and euro bladder diseases. It is the Queen of Natural Waters for152 words
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Article1114 1912-03-01 3 INTERVIEW WITH MR. MORGAN SHUSTER. Why He Left the Country. Mr. Morgan Shunter, the young American who until recently was Treasurer-General in Persia, discussed the country and his eight months work there with a Morning Post representative in London. Persia's future lies behind her, I am1,114 words
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Advertisement633 1912-03-01 3 exclaims the HUM who has read what physicians Th < H n Mr. Justice ami their patients say about the wonderful judge of the Sl^ lu-liicwnifllts of Sanatogen the food tonic with Court, Lahore, Punjab, last i iik effects. writes 7," v cx P eri ence with hanatogen He has633 words
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Advertisement163 1912-03-01 3 Croup Can be Prevented. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. Cor gale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. ffl A WELL CHOSEN GIFT vLm163 words
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Advertisement208 1912-03-01 3 f Most Nutritious! j£T CONCENTRATED \^M ha IN 0 r -*P A^mmmv Jmmw mmmmu^w Smw BK* m z^^f^^^^, r-\ tr* T* l« i_ OVlvif^ j^ r\ f- r V R v KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. JUST PUBLISHED: 1912 JUST RECEIVED 1912 Two New Works on the Whitaker's Almanack Rubber Industry208 words
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Advertisement605 1912-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.tVO. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORT8, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading iasutd fcr Chink OoMt, Porsian Gulf, Continental aod American Ports. Steamura will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1919 Omtward (tor China.) Devinha Mar R605 words
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Advertisement710 1912-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N7Y7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly eorvioe in maintain*) between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, nnder mail ooutraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed aid constructed, and are fitted with all710 words
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Advertisement695 1912-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE S!AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pabang, Beraerah, Tringgana. Bwai, Semersk, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohaaiuui, Bandon, Langsuan Cbompon Taka, Kohlak »nd Bangkok. Dub Departure 8 p.m. s.s. NATUNA Mar. a s.s. YUGALA Mar. 3 Mar. 6 ■.s. ASDANC Mar.695 words
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Advertisement531 1912-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OEUTSCH DAMPFWHIFr FAHRT9CES. 'IUU" MEHEI. Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a r ocular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tue Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for531 words
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Advertisement625 1912-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, N. D. L. lorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail ■teamen of this Company Bail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Aatwurp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnccting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,625 words
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Article133 1912-03-01 5 FIXTURES. Friday, March I. High Water, 8 8 a.m., 10.20 p.m. St. I >avi.l k Dav. Welsh dinner, Europe Hotel, 8.16 p.m. Saturday, March a High Water, 12 a.m., 10.48p.m. B. I. outward mail duo. N. D. L. outward mail doe. Mile. Eva Qanthier's Concert, 9.15 p.m.133 words
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Article220 1912-03-01 5 TO-OAI. Malacca and Muar Lady Wold Bpm Port Swettonham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Batu Pahat Aiog Ilia 8 pm Kerimun Sri Wongsee 8 pm Batavia, Choribon and Samarang Oiang Seng 4pm To MORSOW. Pulau Katam Hock Tew 9am Caoob Hock Hye 10 am liangkok Deli220 words
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Article170 1912-03-01 5 Tbe Imp. Gorman mail steamer Prinztss Alice left Penang at 6 a.m. to day, and may be expected to arrive here to morrow morning. She will probably be depatcbed for Honekong, Shanghai, Taingtau, Kobe and Yokohama, on Sunday, the 3rd, ins f at 8 a.m. Tbe B.170 words
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Article66 1912-03-01 5 Lin Sinoapori. Dm im London. Jan. 20 N. D. L. February 21 Feb. 18. I. a 24 Feb. 6M. M. 24 Feb. OP.A U. March 2 Feb. 18 N. D. L. 8 Feb. IS 8.1. 0 Feb. 19 M. M. 18 Kb. ■>•> P. *O. 18 Fob.66 words
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Article222 1912-03-01 5 Latest Arrivals. Bui Liong, Hut. str. 275 tons, Capt Wintern, Feb 20. From Bandjermassin, Feb 26. Ox. Ban Keng. For Bandjermassin, Mar 2. Roads. Id initial. Nor. »U. 762 tons, Cspt Johnsen, Feb 'J». Kcom Natona Is Feb 27. Copra and 20 d.p. Ships Agency Ltd. Uno. Rd«.222 words
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101 1912-03-01 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJOV* PAOAB. Bast Wharf Basin— Toe I Bast W. Section No. 1 G'.enturrot. Shiirs Wharf— Deli. Mil n W. Slot. No. 2— L»i Sang. 8 Nil. 4 Rumpbiua. B— Otaru Mara. 8 -Paroo, Cbiengmai. Niw Dock101 words
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Article46 1912-03-01 5 Arrivals Per H'.r. Lai Sang, Fob 29. -From Hongkong. Miss Blair and Mr. Diz. Per str. Kacbiog. Feb 29. From Sarawak, Mr. Wbitelinuie, M r«. B item an and 4 children. Per str. M iras, Feb 29. From Palembang. Mr. D. A. Reed.46 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article120 1912-03-01 5 IXCHANQI. Simqapobi, Mail h 1, IS] 2 On Lo»do»— B»Dk 4 m/t m *l*ii Demand a/4,", Private 6 m/l 2/4ft lm|l m tl*i Oa Oauuat— Bank d/d 288J Priv»te 8 m/l 242^ Ox Fmuoa— Bank d/d 294 Priv»te 8 m/l 888 On Imu— Bank T. T. m 174 Private 80d/i120 words
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Article133 1912-03-01 5 Singapore, March 1 1912 hunbier buyers I 10.40 do (Cnbe No. 1) nnpieked Z 1640 :opr» Knndried ,10 65 do Mixed 10.85 'epper, Blaok layers 22S6 do White 6% buyers 81.75 ia^o Floor Sarawak 4 20 do Brunei No. I m nom 'earl Sago 6 60 /Offee Bali 88.00133 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article150 1912-03-01 5 Iflsno S Value S. 10 10 Belsl Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kinta Tin 41 41 Lahat Mine« 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/- 6/- Pahann Couecl 41 41 Pengkalea 41 41 PnsiDK Bahto 41 41 Pusinn Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 Kahman Tib150 words
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Article594 1912-03-01 5 I-HUO S Value Buyers Seller* 3/. I/- AUagai B, l* 8,6 2/. 2/- Anglo-Malay 16/9 16, 1 M a>- 2/- Batons Malaka 2/8 2 6 ill 41 BatuCaveß 11.15.9 12.7.6 41 41 Batu Tiga 3.15.0 4 0.0 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.14.6 2.1 7.7, 41 41 Bukit Lintang 4594 words
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Article121 1912-03-01 5 Irene 2 Value Bujeri Seller* 10 10 BMten norn Bmeltia* m. 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Bleotaio Tramways 8 0 8/9 10 10 Ftbmt Ne»Te 47.00 47.25 100 Howfcrth Brekine 67.60 100 7% Pnl 98.60 67.60 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del 180.00 100 100 8% Cum. Prat norn121 words
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Article46 1912-03-01 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Munioipal 4|% 0(1907 »1,600,000 7% Spore Munioipal 4 J% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Bujera Sellers Howarth Hrnkine 8% •900,000 pat Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 1* Singapore E lootrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 Spore Munioipa! 5 »1,H7H,00u urn.46 words
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Advertisement65 1912-03-01 5 Should be Pleasant to Take. W)nn a medicine must bo given to young children it should bo pleasant to take. Chamberlain* Cough Hcmody is made from loaf mijjar, and the roots used in its preparation gives it a flavor mmilur to maple syrup, making it pluoxant to take.. It has65 words
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Advertisement362 1912-03-01 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. March 2— At No. 210-5, Queen Street, teak farnituro, etc., at 2.80. March 2 —At Mignon, No. 18 A, Monnt Elizabeth Road, (off Orchard Road), teak household furniture, etc., at 2.30. March 4. At saleroom, nnredeemed pledges, at 10. March 4.— At P. W. D.362 words
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Advertisement198 1912-03-01 5 CIGARETTES Sat the Club. Clubmen want no better cigarettes than State Express the most popular of all high-class brands. In every civilised country in the world they are the recognised pinnacle of quality. Turkish Leaf. SO Vir^^ f 65cts A J t!*' '\i |latent air t 'g |lt vacuum tins.198 words
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Advertisement45 1912-03-01 5 To- Night X To-Night AT TUB Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH OR IDO E ROAD. A PRETTY DRAMA ENTITLED SPECIAL MESSENGER Kalem 1,200 feet. AND OTHER NEW AND INTERESTING FILMS. The mo«t airy and comfortable place in town. Electric Fan*. Tbuphoni 1110. K HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.45 words
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1002 1912-03-01 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 1. THE IMPENDING STRIKE. There does not seem to be much hope of fully averting the disaster of a great coal strike in Great Britain. In spite of the most earnest, and, -we are bound to say, most able efforts of His Majesty's ministers to1,002 words
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Article17 1912-03-01 6 The amended output of dry uibber from Singapoie United Rubber Plantations, Ltd., for January was 8,983 lbs.17 words
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Article20 1912-03-01 6 A London wire of February 21 says The Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estates, Ltd., issues 17,000 7 per cent, debenture shares.20 words
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Article20 1912-03-01 6 This being St. David's Day Welsh members of the community are dining together at the Grand Hotel de ('Europe, to-night.20 words
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Article32 1912-03-01 6 In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the members of tho Mount Wallich Club will be At Home to their friends, at their Club House, Wallich Street on Saturday, at 8 p.m.32 words
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Article32 1912-03-01 6 Special lantern talks on Men who have Fought and Won are being given at the Tanglin Garrison Church each Thursday at 7.80 p.m. The subject for March 7is A man of Character.32 words
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Article34 1912-03-01 6 The site selected for the accommodation of the Government of India, Delhi, is dry and on a fairly raised area, which is along the Alipore Road, between the present Civil Station and the Kidge.34 words
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Article31 1912-03-01 6 At the annual meeting of the Indian Tea Association a resolution was passed sanctioning the granting of Rs. SO.OOO towards the erection of a new experimental scientific station at Tocklai, Jorhat.31 words
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Article41 1912-03-01 6 According to Mr. A. \V. Prautcb, who was in Singapore in charge of the Philippine exhibits at the last Agri- Horticultural Show, no place in the world can produce a better rubber than some ports of Mindanao which he had visited.41 words
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Article13 1912-03-01 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article17 1912-03-01 6 European police inspectors have been appointed permanently to aseume charge at Sungei Besi, Ampang and at Kepong.17 words
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Article21 1912-03-01 6 Messrs T. L. Gosling and Co. send us the diary and blotting book of Peter Dawson, Ltd., the well-known whisky distillers.21 words
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Article25 1912-03-01 6 A committee meeting of the Singapore Rifle Association will be held at the S. V. A. Drill Hall on Tuesday, March 5, at 5.30 p.m.25 words
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Article31 1912-03-01 6 Inspector Stokes made a raid on an out house near Sungei Besi on Wednesday and five Chinese, alleged to have been in possession of dies for making counterfeit dollars, were arrested.31 words
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Article41 1912-03-01 6 In consequence of the bad state of the ground there will be no tennis played on the S.C.C. ground until Monday. The tics arranged for yesterday will be played on Monday those arranged for today will be played on Tuesday next.41 words
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Article38 1912-03-01 6 The prohibition of toboganning in the public parks in Toronto on Sundays has aroused intense opposition against the City Council. At a meeting of 3,000 citizens on January HI a motion protesting against the Council's action was carried.38 words
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Article56 1912-03-01 6 A Chinaman has been admitted to Serein ban Hospital suffering from the bites of a nine-foot crocodile which attacked him at an old mining hole where ho was bathing. It had apparently come up from the river about a quarter of a mile off through a small narrow drain. His56 words
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Article53 1912-03-01 6 Miss Margaret Molloy and Miss Sears, the missionaries formerly of Icbang, were sent to Melbourne from Shanghai on February Id Tbe order for their deportation was made by the British Supreme court. On their departure, the women declared that they will seek relief from tbe "injustices they have suffered," in53 words
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Article52 1912-03-01 6 Two Europeans, appeared in the second police court to-day charged with mischief by cutting down a fence." The second defendant was also charged with voluntarily causing hurt to E. M. Nathan. Mr. Kitowitz represented the complainant Nathan, who was not present, and Mr. Battenbcrg defended. Tho case was adjourned till52 words
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Article65 1912-03-01 6 The new Winter Garden at Brighton the possession of which will enable Brighton to boast the finest pier in the world is now nearing completion, and it is expected to be opened at Easter. It will contain a beautiful concert hall, and the promenade will be in gardens laid out65 words
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Article54 1912-03-01 6 A revolutionary demonstration has occurred in connection with the funeral of a prominent trade-unionist at the cemetery of PereLacbaise. The mob stoned a Republican guide who was in charge of the funeral arrangements, and a general melee ensued, in the course of which several gendarmes and civilians were wounded. The54 words
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Article68 1912-03-01 6 A letter has been addressed by the Government of Bombay to the Bombay Corporation and Port Trust asking if they will share in an undertaking for the construction of a Pavilion at the Apollo Bunder, which will symbolize the gate of India. It is estimated to cost Rs. 8,00,000, towards68 words
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Article66 1912-03-01 6 In the course of an interview published in the Westminster Gazette, Sir John Kirk, the Secretary of the Ragged School Union, who recently visited Australia, states that the public conscience of Australia and New Zealand is keen on questions affecting the welfare of children. The reason for this was twofold66 words
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Article90 1912-03-01 6 On board the Dutch steamer Ban Liong, when she arrived in Singapore from Bandjermassin yesterday, was a family of Borneo Malays who had been rescued at sea. The party, comprising a man and his wife and four children, were found in an open prahu off the coast of Dutch South90 words
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Article106 1912-03-01 6 The danger of firing an airgun near habitations is exemplified by a case which is being made the subject of a police prosecution against E. Williams, a European, living at The Mansion. It is alleged that he was firing an airgun last night— at birds, he says— and some of106 words
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Article146 1912-03-01 6 We understand, says the Pinang Gazette, that some of the leading members of tho Chinese community in l'enang, who have been discussing the recent coolie disturbances, consider that the F.M.S. Oovernment is, to a certain extent, to blame for the lengths to which the rioters proceeded. The Government it is146 words
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Article424 1912-03-01 6 H. Thos. Parker, who drove tho first train from York to Scarborough, on tho N.E. Ky., has died at Scarborough, aged s I. Mr. Meredith Cordon Forbes, of the Langkat Rubber Co., has been married to Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Williams of Weston-super-Marc. Captain Gourlie, Adjutant, Calcutta424 words
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Article83 1912-03-01 6 Tho mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Mirths and Deaths, show that duriug the week einlin;; February 24, there were 197 deaths, giving a ratio |>er millc of population of M.02. Malarial fever accounted for 25 deaths, phthisis 28, convulsions 18, beriberi 10, bronchitis83 words
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Article111 1912-03-01 6 At a meeting of the V.M C.A. Debating Society held on Thursday evening Mr. A. Kaufman led tho debate on tho abolition of double rickshas. After an interesting speech, he was supimrted by several other members. An amendment to the effect that all rickshas should be abolished111 words
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Article150 1912-03-01 6 The wreck of the Libcrte, which still rises from the sea in Toulon roadstead, recalling painful memories of the great catastrophe, has been found very difficult to remove. M. Delcassc wished the port authorities to take the work in hand, but tho task was beyond tho means150 words
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Article147 1912-03-01 6 Superintendent Pott of tlio Firo Hrigado has frequently called attention to the importance of communicating with tlio telephone exchange in case of In and not wait to be put on to the Kin: Station. A practical test of the importance of this was afforded us this morniug147 words
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Advertisement231 1912-03-01 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S Smoking S£J Mixtures. < PACKED IN ilb. AIR-TIOHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTS. PER TIN. John Little &Co Ltd l^flmriT^ AND (^^s*™"*"?^^J Robinson Co. PRICE: M CTB PER TIN JAEGER'S PURE WOOL UNDERWEAR FOR WEAR IN EUROPEJUST UNPACKED. JAEGER JAEGER tVeitt and Pant*. Gentt' Suits 'Vests and Pants. I231 words
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Advertisement161 1912-03-01 6 TO-NIGHT! All New Pictures GUARANTEED THOROUGH CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. Gems from Pathe, Thanboaaer, Thalie, Imperium, American Kinema Comica 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. Ml AUTHOR'S CONQUESTS. Pathe, comic. RECIPE FOR MAKING ROSES. Pathe, instruc■VZANTmE AND ROMAN RUINS OF TEBESSA. Imperium, travel. ROBERT EMMET. Thanhouser,161 words
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Article500 1912-03-01 7 THOUSANDS OF MINERS LEAVE WORK. Latest Messages More Hopeful. Kkutkk's Tklkoram. London, February 29. In view of the breakdown of tho poaco negotiations, the action of tho Oovernmcnt is now eagerly anticipated. A surprisingly largo percentage of the coalowners accoptcd tho principle of the minimum wage, and500 words
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Article53 1912-03-01 7 Amazing Profits of the Morgan Company. Hkltbr's Tklkguam. I.oiiiluii. via I 'urban, February 29. A Washington message says the report of the accountant who examined the books of the Sti 1 1 Trust mentions that the I'icrpont -llorgan Coiupauy made a profit of xn.hOO.UX) hU rling by53 words
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Article22 1912-03-01 7 Kkithu's Tklkhham. London. February 29. Heavy rain prevented further play in the lust test nintcli at Sydney today.22 words
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Article51 1912-03-01 7 Rkutkr's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, February 29. The Ways and Means committee of tho I'nitnl States House of Representatives has ayin-il to a MJB* revision bill reducing the tariff by one ceut per pound. The naval committee has decided in favour of laying down two battleships in 151 words
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Article26 1912-03-01 7 Rkutbr's Tblbqbam. London, via Durban, February 29. The deaths of General Mildmay Willson, and of Mr. J. Troutbock, the well known London coroner, are announced.26 words
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Article49 1912-03-01 7 (From a Malacca Corbbspondbnt). Malacca, March 1. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4,7$ per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/2 j value. The market is quiet.49 words
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Article68 1912-03-01 7 (From Odb Own Cobrbspondemt.) Penang, March 1. The appeal in the Mahang Estate case was dismissed in the Suproine Court today. The Chief Justice, in tin- cea.se of his judgment, said, it was erroneous to suppose that the Appeal Court could not and would not interfere \\itl*68 words
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Article38 1912-03-01 7 (Fbox Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 1. The Secretary of the Penang Rifle Club announces, as the result of advices received from Shanghai, that the interport matches will probably be held about the end of April.38 words
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Article266 1912-03-01 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. The share circular of Messrs. Fraser and Company, dated February 2H, says Very few transactions have taken place in sterling rubbers, whilst local shares, on the other hand, have been in good demand at better rates and the market generally closes266 words
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Article409 1912-03-01 7 Afghans Quietly Buying Arms and Supplies. During the past two or three months, states the Ceylon Observer of February 22, reports have been sifting out of Afghanistan, that mysterious country in Central Asia, of which the world knows so little, and the nations dare know less, that409 words
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Article25 1912-03-01 7 Mr. J. Foency, Inspector of Police, Batu Oajali, lms been transferred to Ipoh, and his place has bein taken up by Mr. Colgan from i'ahttng.25 words
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Article944 1912-03-01 7 CHARGE AGAINST LOCAL BROKER, DISMISSED. The Chitty and the Cheque. Evidence was led in the third police court yesterday on the charge of attempted cheating in which Mr. Jackson Osborn Davies, broker, of The Arcade, is defendant. Mr. F. O. Stevens prosecuted on behalf of P. K. P.944 words
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Article51 1912-03-01 7 According to some statistics just published by the Stamp Office, the total amount of legacies in France for 1910 was £212,799,295 sterling, while the number of French millionaires who died in 1910 was 564. This means, of course, that 564 men died leaving more than a million francs, which is51 words
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Article77 1912-03-01 7 The Portsmouth correspondent of the Evening Standard states Most sensational stories are current here about the new battleship Orion, which is reported to have rolled abominably in the Home Fleet cruise to Arosa Bay. Some reports even go to the extent of saying that it was feared she might capsize77 words
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Article663 1912-03-01 7 MESSAGES OF RESIGNATION AND CONDITIONS. Vuan-Shih-Kai Eulogised. i The messages of resignation as Provisional President of the Republic of China, issued by President San Yat Sen, follow I The President's Message to the National Assembly. Today I present to yon my resignation and request yon to663 words
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Article240 1912-03-01 7 Successor Said to be Ex-Australian Police Officer. An interesting situation arises over the succession to the titles held by the late Duke of Fife. By the special provisions of the letters patent of 1900 her Highness Princess Alexandra of Fife now succeeds her father, and becomes Duchess240 words
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Article123 1912-03-01 7 A curious dispute appears to have arisen regarding the payment of the expenses of tin- German Crown Prinoe's recent Indian tour. It is now stated that the Reichstag may be asked to vote a contribution amounting to about ono-tbird of the total, the remain der being borne123 words
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Article378 1912-03-01 7 Remarkable Distance Record on P. and 0. Steamer. When the operator in charge of the Marconi station at Jask, in the Persian Golf, was clicking out a message to some warships in the Gulf recently to the accompaniment of his powerful induction coil, says an Australian paper,378 words
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Article286 1912-03-01 7 Ex-Postal Official's Confession in Brussels. The daring thief who Jast Novombir ransacked the postal vaggofis of the Lyons mail, while the express was going at full speed between Paris aud Macon, bos been arrested at Brussels. He is Vincent Bazoncourt, aged 23, and ex-postal employee,286 words
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Article300 1912-03-01 7 Skeleton Found in Suffolk possibly 100,000 years old. A correspondent of The Times describes an important discovery made near Ipswich by Mr. J. Reid Moir. Mr. Moir excavated a human skeleton which, if all the evidence holds good, represents not only the earliest remains of man yet300 words
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Article86 1912-03-01 7 The inmates of the Liverpool workhouse are considerably agitated by reason of the refusal of the board of management to substitute foreign for home-killed meat, thereby effecting a saving of j£4,000 per annum. It was stated by the board that the shrinkage of imported meat in cooking made the homekilled86 words
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Article192 1912-03-01 7 PROBABLE RECOGNITION BY AMERICA. Yuan Shih Kai's Troops Mutiny. Rbcter's Tklkoran. London, February 29. Renter wires from Washington that the Foreign Committee has reported favourably on a resolution congratulating the Chinese people on their assumption of the powers, duties and responsibilities of self government. If the resolution192 words
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Article116 1912-03-01 7 RUSSIA MAKES PROPOSALS OF MEDIATION. Unfavourably Received in Turkey. Rfiter's Tklkoram. London, February 29. A message from Home says thnt Kussia lias made fresh proposals with referenco to mediation betwen Italy and Turkey. She proposes to ask Italy on what terms she is prepared to conclude peace on116 words
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Article69 1912-03-01 7 Conference Held at The Hague. 1 )I.K OsTASIATISt'BB LLOYD Tf.LF.HKAM. Berlin, February 29. A conference has been held at The Hague between the Dutch Foreign Minister and the Chinese Ambassador as to the trouble in Java. The former expressed tho hopo that China would understand tho Government's69 words
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Article38 1912-03-01 7 Rbctkb'., Tklkoram. London, via Durban, February 29. The House of Commons by 226 votoa to 128 has adopted a private member's motion urging the grant of Home Rule to Scotland following Irish Home Rule.38 words
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Article28 1912-03-01 7 Hkltku's Tklk.i.kam. London, via Durban, February 29. A Monte Carlo message says Carpentior knocked out Jim Sullivan in tho second round for the middle-weight championship of Europe.28 words
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Article37 1912-03-01 7 Rbgtbb's Tklburam. London, via Durban, February 29. The commander of the West Virginia reports to the State Department ibat he found Palmyra uninhabited and without any indication that any nation attempted to assert sovereignty.37 words
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Article28 1912-03-01 7 Reciter's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, February 29. The death of Storer, formerly a well known Derbyshire wicket-keeper, who played frequently against the Australians, is announced.28 words
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Article833 1912-03-01 8 [Tho Straits Times is not responsible tot the opinions ot its correspondents.! Pajam Limited. To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— With regard to your notes of management on I'ajam Estate I can only say that your admission, in your reply to Mr. Watkins, that you had all833 words
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Article103 1912-03-01 8 To tlu! Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Will you kindly allow me to havespace in your valuable columns to draw tho attention of tin- Police to tlio fact that there ia hardly any police to be seen going round Everton Koad either at day or at night,103 words
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Article179 1912-03-01 8 Remarkable Action of Russian Authorities. A report from St. Petersburg states that on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of Tolstoy, the day students at the St. Petersburg University requested Prof. Speransky to read a lecture on the deceased writer. Fearing that any expression179 words
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Article156 1912-03-01 8 Notes in General. The Americun tournament at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club is postponed on account of the wet weather till Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8. Swimming Club launches will run as follows on Sunday Johnston's Pier at 9, 10, and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30156 words
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Article497 1912-03-01 8 By Liict.Col. G. A. Derrick, V.D., Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, February 27, 1912. s. v. c. Balestier Rifle Range. I The range is allotted a.s under Sunday, 3rd proximo, S.V.I. Chinese Coy. Sunday, 17th proximo, S.V.I. Chinese Coy. Leave. II Captain H. L. Coghlan has reported his return from497 words
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Article787 1912-03-01 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 1, 1012. Mesufl. LyaU and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of ijuotations this morning I— Noru Value. bnyew. Sellers. 2/. Allagar 8/14 8/9 3/. Option! 1/- 1/8 4 1 An^lo Java 6,7* 6/44 1787 words
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Advertisement13 1912-03-01 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement284 1912-03-01 8 'TRIUMPH' WMMM We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agents t RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. Losing Weight by the Pound Under Weight," a condition of illhealth, shows your assimilative powers are decreasing. WATERBURY S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL284 words
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Advertisement312 1912-03-01 8 Raffles Ml Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 2. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Ferandy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October312 words
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Advertisement257 1912-03-01 8 Pictures Too Gcod To Be Hissed are on show at our Hall To nigbt, and form a particularly entertaining selection. DON T WAIT TILL OUR NEXT CHANGE as you will see none of them in oar Btcond sbow then WHYP If you don't know it yet wish to know, it257 words
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Advertisement239 1912-03-01 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewed in a British Brewery. GIVE IT A TRIAL. Sole Agents t PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY Ji good Seoted at a reasonable price. $12-5O per case, including duty. Ask for Chop j "R. V." BOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd.239 words
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Advertisement65 1912-03-01 9 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. FOU HONGKONG. The Company's Steamer s.«. KUMSANG i<t due here on tho Ist March, and will be despatched for tho above port on Saturday, tho 2nd March. Sbo has excellent accommodation for first-claes passengers amidships, carries a qualified European Surgeon, and is fitted throughout with65 words
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Advertisement765 1912-03-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the New 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine LI nert Shin yo Maru Tenjo HUru md765 words
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Advertisement462 1912-03-01 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Co/8 Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Vu Chin*. Jafak, Canada and tbb Unitid Statis. Konte from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw RM.B.»Bmpre« of Japan" fjtf^ R.M.S. Empress of China"462 words
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Advertisement425 1912-03-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tbo undermentioned mail steamers of tie above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penarg Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander '•Jafak" 0,018 A. Btbwabt Gbjoobt Areas 4,600 S. H. Bblsom Abbatooh Afoab 4,600 O. F. Hudson425 words
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Advertisement546 1912-03-01 9 NOTICES. DYNAMO AND SWITCHBOARD COMPLETE WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. DULY EXAMINED BY MESSRS. RILKY HARGREAVBS' ENGINEER AND FOUND TO BE IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION. Dynamo of cemi enclosed machine of Crockery. Wheeler manufacture, Compound wound for an output of 30 K. W. at IVS volts, tho speed beiuii546 words
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Advertisement529 1912-03-01 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House SINGAPORE Board off DIMOtOMI O. A. Dbkbick, Esq., Chairman, A H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtib fowi.il, m.b., 0.m., Chief Med. Offloer K. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pan, Bsq. o*9 Soon Tn, Bsq. KaooSuN529 words
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Advertisement387 1912-03-01 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE «SBURANCE COMPANY OF MWM. BITABUMBD 1881. S.S.O. Iniurtno* in Force, over t45,000,0M.00 New Business, 1910, 0v0r...M,M0,00€.00 Large Nat Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, eto., made looally. Policies are WORLD WIDE," J H. EVANS, Manager, South Bastera Asia.387 words
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Advertisement530 1912-03-01 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shaies of £20 oach 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,826,000 Reserve Liabilitr of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. Tbe London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH, Current Aooounts530 words
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Advertisement691 1912-03-01 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE 00, LTD NO. if AND (8, KLING STRBBT Established 1907. Capital paid u r •1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tab Tbob Joob 6. Sim Kia Jam 3. Nam Km Sino 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Liow Chu691 words
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Advertisement905 1912-03-01 10 SALES BY AUCTION. Auction Sale Of GOVERNMENT UNSERVICEABLE STORES. To be held at Tbe Public Works Department Store, Kandang Korbao, Oa Monday, March 4, «.t 2-30 P.BnT. Comprising pickaxes, changkolß, rakes, hammers, iron scrapers, cast iron and brass pipes, spanners, old rope, empty oil drum*, corrugated iron railing-, woodon Dilinc905 words
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Advertisement376 1912-03-01 10 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Monday, Maki h 4, at 2.30 i-.m. Four freehold building allotments situate at Somerset Road, off Orange Road, Singapore, uiaik-id loib Nos. 274 ,275,278, and 279 of Grant No 2, total area 2.ifi2i s juaro feet. CHING KBNG LEE CO., Auctioneers. 26-2 2 3 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE376 words
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Article689 1912-03-01 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. At the last Olympia Exhibition (held in November 1911), tho chief feature was the advent of the very small four cylinder car by very small, we mean bore 76 mm and under, write Messrs. .1. Birch and Co., Ltd. Investigation showed689 words
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Article355 1912-03-01 11 Result of Increased Traffic at Delhi Durbar. In connection with the coal famine, a correspondent writing to a Bombay paper, under date, February 10, in the course of a letUr, atates ln the middle of January the want of coal in Bombay began to be felt and355 words
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Advertisement469 1912-03-01 11 WOLSELEY Tl*» C«U> or Fke.fi neme tit and FCel labl llt y." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private users, tbat account for the enormous Solt* 8010 demand for Wolseley oars, that is compelling litaiila 10 expansion of the works by the ereotion MttOUtM I mgonwm. of new469 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-01 11 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Lulus, etc.12 words
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Advertisement478 1912-03-01 11 TRADE I 1 MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. fo,i 3 /tr, M 5 **mrmm f O ri"r-m S Use Dunlop Quality, It ie the Bemt Stooke always on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars andlestimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all478 words
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Advertisement46 1912-03-01 11 RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants (BatabUahed 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALLIC WREATHB FROM CHO GE MAKERS Al MODERATE PRICES. 187. ORCHARD ROAD. TEL i NO 71T. |pttip\il| FOR MILK STAND WITH SAFETY OIM v MILKMAID BRAND.46 words
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Advertisement816 1912-03-01 12 TUC "IMTCY" FIRE Ul I LA EXTINGUISHER PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY. Jjk The "CITEX" *^W Is simple; a pull and it is free, a bump, and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH. A cripple with one arm can use it. No solution to make up, no acid to handle. Water and816 words
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Advertisement396 1912-03-01 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 14 o_ HOUSEB TO LET. "Brathay' No. 15, GiUtcad Road. In excellent oondition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 612 n HOUBES TO396 words
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Advertisement491 1912-03-01 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, Tbe Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 a USEFUL TURNOUT FOR SALE. Strong peny, gharry, 2 sets of Harness, otc. Apply Rev. J.A B. COOK 162 o HORSE FOR BALE. Black Geldiog, 16 bands. 7 years, qoiet, goarantecd491 words
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Advertisement577 1912-03-01 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Iwnaill md Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. <21. 108* 109, Market Street. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Engineer's Office, up to noon of the 2nd March, 1012, for the following works 1. Painting, white and colourwashing theCentral Police Station and Barracks577 words
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Advertisement535 1912-03-01 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FROM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD." E.&O. HOTEL. PENANG The best and the most frequented Hotel in tho Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits, AKI THI BKAMCBM Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIBS BROTHERS, Proprietors. 0.2780 Straits "(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT535 words
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