The Straits Times, 4 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.813 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MARCH 4. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1912-03-04 1 BEER. COTTON DRESS GOODS AT HOME PRICES. STRIPED TUSSORETTE. WHITE SWISS MUSLIN. An idtal material for Morning Oowdp, l!»b)'s Overalls, Fine quality Swiss Matlio in pretty sprig and spot designs. Children'^ Frocks and Ladies' Costume*, etc. Width 30 inches. Splondid washing quality. Width 29 inches. Price 35 cents per yard.267 words
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Advertisement192 1912-03-04 1 ROBINSON a? CO. Household Linens. Linen Cotton Damask Table Sheets. Cloths&Napkins GREAT Embroidered Embroidered Cushion Covers. Bed Spreads. ANN y A Ct^^ Um Hemstitched cloths Nain Frilled, Embroi- WHITE SHOW sooks^Lawns. dered and Plain TUIQ W rru Embroidered Pillow Cases. nl5 W Swiss Juslins. Piques, Drills, Towels. and Brilliants. Swiss192 words
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Advertisement10 1912-03-04 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER Sole Agents ADAMSON GILFiLLAN. AND CO., LTD10 words
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Article874 1912-03-04 2 A SCHOOL INSPECTORS NOVEL SUGGESTION. Colony of Dick Turpins. Mr. Justice Darling found himself face to face with a phenomenon of the age at Somerset Assizes. A boy had pleaded guilty to demanding £4 with menaces. He sent a letter signed "The Four Investigation Agents to an ironmonger's874 words
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Article760 1912-03-04 2 Reminiscences of Royalty by Famous Detective. M. Paoli, the guardian of kings," has just published a novel of reminiscences, which he entitles Their Majesties." M. Paoli was not only the guardian, but the confidant, of kings. When King Alfonso had become engaged to the present Queen760 words
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Article382 1912-03-04 2 Investigations into the Absolute Zero. Some remarkable experiments were shown by Sir James Dewar before the members of the Kny.il Institution, to illustrate his lecture on some problems connected with extraordinarily low temperatures. Research on this subject, which had been a very prominent feature of the work at382 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement438 1912-03-04 2 The Great Channel Swim Burgess' Endurance and Vitality It is the big succ.-ss, the great deed itself, that proves the wisdom of liurßess in employing Fhosferine to provide the endurance and energy which en.ibled him to swim the Channel. To Fhosferine the mighty Yorkshireman owes it that he has achieved438 words
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Advertisement42 1912-03-04 2 Relief at Hand. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Not one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatever. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. j42 words
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Advertisement251 1912-03-04 2 v^^vv 7 r 4 VANA' BRAND Ji lp Tonic Wine LI \^Wm Hastens Recovery A After Illness Jf^J^B^ bb t s sufficient to convince '^^J^^^^^ tne sufferer that 'V'ana' is a powerful restorative. When most remedies fail a course of 'Vaxa' quickly restores vitality. I to the blood, the brain,251 words
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Article1150 1912-03-04 3 CONFERENCE ON THE PROPOSED RAILWAY CONNECTION. Satisfactory Results. The night-mail brought down to Colombo on February 22 Sir Henry Kiinber, M.P., Chairman of the South India Railway Company Mr. Neville Priestley, Managing Director of the Company and Mr. A. Muirhead, the Agent of the South Indian Railway,1,150 words
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Advertisement272 1912-03-04 3 MANURES FOR RUBBER, COCONUTS, Etc., Etc. C. I. F. Prices, with full particulars how to use and apply manures for various produce, will be supplied on application to FREUDENBERG CO., MANURE WORKS, COLOMBO CEYLON. 12 2 I 11-2 18 THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD. Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettenham,272 words
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Advertisement44 1912-03-04 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. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement478 1912-03-04 3 kHunyadii The Best Natural Aperient Water for sluggish bowels, llrlngs relief I in the natural easy way. Speedy, m H sure and gentle. Try a bottle JQ 11 and drink half a tumbler f I wm on arising, before breakfast, for M If You Suftbb from any Skin or Blood478 words
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Advertisement191 1912-03-04 3 Easy lies his head who drinks Fraser&Neaves SODAWATER Atfbre turning Jnfbr tfieMght Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. "(sdere is notfjing better on tde market. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER PRESERVATIVES, 50 cents per gallon t. o. b. any steamer in tde ffioads or ex $odown. Apply to THE ASIATIC191 words
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Advertisement604 1912-03-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.tyo. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading iseutd fcr China Coast. Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Stasmorß will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1913 Ontward (for Ohma.) Devanba Mar I604 words
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Advertisement696 1912-03-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnigbtiy service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all696 words
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Advertisement655 1912-03-04 4 STEAMER BAILING 3. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Bacho, Kolantan, Bangnara Telnpin, Panarai, Pat&ni, Bingora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandoa, Langanan Chumpon Taku, \nd Bangkok. Duo Departure S p.m. s.s. YUOALA M«p. 6 s.s. ASDANG Mar. 6 Map. a b. a. MAHIDOL655 words
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Advertisement521 1912-03-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH OAMPFSCHIF? FMHTMES. H»»S« IRENE! Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan, Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon521 words
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Advertisement589 1912-03-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. lorddeutsehar Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNE. Tho fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Gonoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tmogtau,589 words
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Article118 1912-03-04 5 FIXTURES. Monday, March 4. HiVh Water. V 49 a.m.. 11.89 p.m Philharmonic Orcbeotra nra^tioe 6.16 p.m. Prir. H < p St. Mimionary m«f ting. 9.16 p.m. Boffs Fifes ani Drnms. Gardens, 9 p.m. Kovoriok at Tang'in Barracks. Tuesday, March 5. High Water. U.R2 a.m. Lecture en Chemistry,118 words
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Article210 1912-03-04 5 To-DAf. 13* Ccvlnn, Au«tra'ania, Mani-i'ins, India, Egypt and Europe, etc. K. S'niDns 3pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Port Swettonham and Ti-lok An«on Pr>rak 8 pra Malacca and P. Dicknon Hong Liau Bpm Hongkong, Amoy and •> Swatow Hnng Moh Bpm Batu Pahat Aiog Hin 8210 words
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Article97 1912-03-04 5 Tbn M. M. company's ■■t^ararr Auotralien reft Colombo at noon on Ttiorsday, tl c 2<tb olt., and may be expected to arrive here at about 4 p.m. to-day. The P and O. homeward mail stetmer A'oayo left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Siturday, the '2od iost, abd97 words
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Article68 1912-03-04 5 JBFT SINUArUM. kJl'm IK UUHUUIf Fob. 21 F,b. 2> Feb. 28 Mar. 2 an. 29 N D. L. February 21 .b. 18. I. a 24 b. 6M. M 2-t ■Vb. OP.A O. March 2 b. 18 N. I > L. 6 \.b. 15 8.1. 9 ■eb. 1968 words
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Article581 1912-03-04 5 Latest Arrivals. Bin Yone Seng, It- it. str. 280 ton«, Capt Angus, M.r 8. From Batavia, F.-b 28 Gc. and II dp. Hock Seng. For Billiton, Mar 6. H add. It- noa, Dut. f>tr. BB6 ton>, Capt de Vries. M r 8. From B. Papap, Feb IV Co.581 words
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106 1912-03-04 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAK B4BT Wuir Basin— Nil. Bast W. Siutioh No. I— Obra. Shiies Wbabjt Taiua Mam. Main W. Sbct No. 2 l'ccKti, Olenogle. b l'h'i I'tinmi. 4 Kuru bang. 6 Varoo. S-M'i3trow>, Hydra. Niw Doob 7~(Under106 words
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Article50 1912-03-04 5 Arrivals Per str. Pin Seng, March B.— From Penane via ports. M*. and Mis. Smapathorm, Mi-'.r-. L. Sauirit, J O^ss arid U. S. Per str. Lady Weld, March 8.- From Malacca. M .E. J. Parkin. Per etr. Pen*ng, March B.— From Port Swe-.Uuuaru. Mr. W. Q. Scott.50 words
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Article46 1912-03-04 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fabcr drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is Bred 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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Article264 1912-03-04 5 Finance Commerce. IXCHANQI. SmoAPoai, Mar- 11 4, 1913 Oh Lomdo«— Bank ~4 m/i M 1/4 Demand a/4.,-, Private 8 m/i m S/4ft 8 m/i it 4, <)■ Qi«»a»t Bank d/d m >**i Private 8 m/i m 242* On FBAiica— Bank d/d 2«4 Private 8 m/i 259 Oa Ikdia— Bank T.264 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article157 1912-03-04 5 [Bane 2 Paine 10 10 Bolsl Tin 10 10 Bruani; 10 10 Kanaboi 11 41 Kinta Tin II 41 Lahmt Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin I/. 6/- PahaoK Conaol 61 41 Pengk»len tl 41 Puaing Babm (1 41 Pnaing Lami 0 10 Batamui Hyd 11 41 Babmu 11* Buyers.157 words
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Article594 1912-03-04 5 'aloe Buyer*. Seller* >/■ Alla*ar 81 8 6 S/- Anglo-Malay 16/9 16,1 J 3/. Batons Maiaka 2 8 2 6 II 41 BatuCaTe* 12.18 ***** !1 41 BatnTiga 815.0 4 0.0 11 41 Bukit Kajang 2.14 0 217.7* II 41 BukitLintang 47 6 4.10.U i. a/. Bakit Mertajam 28+594 words
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Article121 1912-03-04 5 Value Bojen Sellers 10 10 Barter* nom. Bmel«M 10 00 10 T m. 6.00 41 41 Bleetrie Tnunwajt 8 0 B/9 10 10 Frasei New 47 03 47.26 100 Howarth Krakine £7.t0 100 7% PreJ 02.60 67.60 100 100 Kati Bro, Of*. 180.00 100 100 B% Cum. Pret Dom121 words
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Article44 1912-03-04 5 Bayers Sellers Spore Municipal 4}% o(l»07 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Mnnioipal 4% 1603,900 par Bayers Bella* How»rth Brokine 8% 1900,000 pw Riley. Hargreaves t% •284,000 I* Singapore Blcctrio Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Mnnioipal 6 *1,875,000 mom44 words
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Advertisement65 1912-03-04 5 Should be Pleasant to Take. Wiicn a. mi dicino must be given to young children it should In- plcanant to tikkc. CliamluTUin's C'ou^h lirMiibdy in mudo from loaf Kii._;.ir. and the ruotn nsiil in its preparation gives it lliv.ir similar to inutile «yrup, milking it pli'.isinl to tak.-. It has65 words
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Advertisement253 1912-03-04 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. March 4.— At P. W. D. Stores, Eandang Kerbau, unserviobable stores, at 2.80. Marrh S. At saleroom, valuable freehold rropeities known as Huleaworth and Sree liukit Tiu ah, at 2.30. Marob 7. -At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at V. March B.— At No. KB, Jalan Tru«,253 words
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Advertisement576 1912-03-04 5 THE LEADING WHISKY ON THE CHINA COAST Fop Over 3O Years WATSON'S E Very Old Liqueur. SCOTCH WHISKY. HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., MSSfr Telephone 1048. WIGKULER BEER ON DRAUGHT Enjoys the highest reputation on account cf its ABSOLUTE PURITY WHOLESOMENKSS EXCELLENT TASTE AND Extraordinary Keeping Quality. Iron casks of 85, 50576 words
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Advertisement42 1912-03-04 5 To- Night To-Night AT TUB Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. A PRETTY DRAMA ENTITLED SPECIAL MESSENGER Kalem 1,200 feet. AND OTHER NEW AND INTERESTING FILMS. The moat airy and comfortable place In town. Electric Fan*. Tblbpboki 1110. K HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.42 words
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Obituary17 1912-03-04 6 Hancock. On February 8, at Nottingham, the dearly beloved wife of S. Hancock, late of Singapore17 words
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1028 1912-03-04 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 4. A QUESTION OF RACE. One approaches with a considerable degree of reluctance the discussion of a question which was the subject of some remarks iv the House of Commons the other day. The Secretary of State was asked whether he knew of and approved1,028 words
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Article12 1912-03-04 6 The Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co.'s output for February was 137 piculs.12 words
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Article26 1912-03-04 6 The flu Piah's output for the month of February, 1012, was 49 3.36 piculs nett; subject to a slight correction when balance of ore is sold.26 words
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Article27 1912-03-04 6 Roofless since a tiro fifty-three years ago, the mansion house of Don i bristle, in Fife, ono of the seats of Lord Moray, is to be restored.27 words
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Article39 1912-03-04 6 A Pathan entered the house of the Rev. Mr. Wood, of the C.M.S., who was away on tour, and attacked Mrs. Wood, says a Calcutta wire of February 'I'd. The lady's screams brought help, and the Pathan was caught.39 words
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Article46 1912-03-04 6 General Sir lan Hamilton, InspectorGeneral of the Oversea Forces, lias left, London on an official tour. He will first pro cued to Malta, and after spending a month there he will go to Egypt. In the early autumn ho will embark on a long overseas tour.46 words
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Article13 1912-03-04 6 Latest advertisements of the day appca on page 5 and ou page 8.13 words
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Article17 1912-03-04 6 The Jeram Rubber Estates, Ltd., has «nl forward six tous of its 1913 crop at 4s. 1.1.17 words
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Article19 1912-03-04 6 A resident at Teluk Anson recently hod a letter from Europe addressed to him c,u li Ink Anson Esq."19 words
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Article19 1912-03-04 6 A considerable Rum of monoy has been assigned for ti.e erection of a maternity hos pital in Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Article22 1912-03-04 6 Captain A. M. Thompon, officer command ing S.R.E. (V), has issued a card giving tin programme of drills during March and April22 words
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Article34 1912-03-04 6 Returns from Gujcrat and Kathiawar show that 1.VJ8.) persons arc ou tho taiuuo test works, and 18,713 are in receipt of gratuitous relief. Tho Governor of Bombay will visit the affected area next week.34 words
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Article37 1912-03-04 6 The Porak Club mixed doubles tennis handicap, for which a cup is beiug presented by Mr. HoalcU, has been won by -Mr. and Mrs. Every who played agaiust Miss Powell and Lieut. Turner iv the dual round.37 words
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Article40 1912-03-04 6 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook to-night at the United Missionary meeting, 813, at l'riucop Street Church, will speak on tho original diaries of tho first Protestant missionary, Robert Morrison, and his wife, which have recently come into his possession.40 words
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Article52 1912-03-04 6 The Bulletin Financier of Saigon states that a Mr. Harrison, a rubber expert, has given the opinion th*t, admitting that rubber in 1915 falls to 2s. 6d. or at least 2s. the lb. capital engaged in Cochin China will still have a roturn of from 20 to 30 per cent.,52 words
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Article48 1912-03-04 6 At Denver, Colorado, a custard pio proved the means of frustrating an attempted robbery in a cafe. A waitress observed a man looting the cash drawer aud threw a hot pie in his face. The robber, screaming with pain rushed into the street, where he was immediately arrested.48 words
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Article45 1912-03-04 6 Judges, jury, and lawyers in tho Camorra trial, which has been proceeding for months past at Viterbo, have visited lUgnoli, the scene, according to the informer Abbateniaggio, of the Cauiorrist dinner at which the death of the murdered Cuocolo and his wife was decided upon.45 words
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Article53 1912-03-04 6 Three Sikhs have been arrested in connection with the iu< >n th »!< I robbery of watches from the gcdown of a trader named Hayoo, in Malacca Street. The watches were stolen one night when the jaga, according to his own statement, had deserted his post, and the value of53 words
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Article48 1912-03-04 6 Reports Lave been received in Rangoon of the discovery in thu Kaohin Hills of ground in which gold, platinum, iridium, osmiri diuin, palladium, rhodium, and asmium have been founu. The ground is on the Namsaiu Creek, a tributary of the Moyouug River. A local syndicate has been formed.48 words
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Article55 1912-03-04 6 Two gentlemen wero out hunting near Bataviaon February IH when on crosumg stream one of their guns went off and hit the owner (Mr. Trauerbach) in the groin. His friend bouud up the wound as best us he could but tho uulortuuate man died while he was beiug conveyed by55 words
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Article50 1912-03-04 6 The picturesque village of Corris, Merionethshire, is to be presented with a public institute by .Mr. Howcll J. Williams, of Cauulcu Town, and County Councillor for Klingtorj, who is a native of the village. Mr. Williams bought the land, with liw houses, for thu building from Lord Herbert Vauo- Tempest.50 words
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Article51 1912-03-04 6 At the meeting of the Kinchley Education Committee it was reported that the headmaster at Squires lane School hud invited criticisms from various business men as to bow arithmetic, as taught in schools, could be improved from their point of view, but his inquiries had not led to any substantial51 words
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Article55 1912-03-04 6 Dr. C. K. Edmunds, president of the Canton Christian College, who has been appointed uuder the auspices of tho Carnegie Foundation, Washington, to carry out v magnetic survey in the Kir Last, has arrived in Siaui itu-r travelling through Indo-China. He has taken surveys at tho Sports Club, .Ma I'uuk,55 words
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Article54 1912-03-04 6 Objection is taken by the Isle of Wi^bt Grocers and Provision Merchants' Association to the large number of automatic ma-i-lniirs, principally for distributing chocolate, in Uio busiucss routes of seaside towns, the practice beiutf detrimental to local tradesmen, who have heavy rates to pay. The authorities have been asked not54 words
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Article93 1912-03-04 6 An amusing incident occurred on the morning of the 2Uih ult., near the Government Unices at Kuala I'ilah. Four or five small wild pigs were running about the ground with some Malay youths after them. I'lio pigs ran away in all directions. One went to the Treasury sentry, who kicked93 words
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Article133 1912-03-04 6 There was some disturbauco amongst the Chinese at liatavia on February It) caused by their persistence in hanging out revolutionary flags in several places in spite of the prohibition by the police. Tliu Chinese were said to have been instigated by a few Japanese. The appearance of the military on133 words
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Article380 1912-03-04 6 The Mishopnf Singapore has returned fronj ais visit, to Bangkok. Capt. E. It. Kix-iiig desires to thank thoso who atteuditd tho funeral of his wife yester lay, as well as those who sent him messages jf sympathy in his bereavement. Mr. Daly, magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, ■H on380 words
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Article35 1912-03-04 6 Tonight from 9 till 11 the lifes and drums ot The Buffs will play a programme of music in the iiotauical Garileus, which wi 1 be illuminated for the occasion.35 words
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Article78 1912-03-04 6 It is notified in our advertisement colnmn that live members of the Vuiulewlli- I'miipany recently appearing at tlio Victoria Theatre are giving a performance ;it tho TeutoniuClub on Wednesday, .March <>. Tiny arc coinpolkil to do this in coUKeqcncc of tlitir bu<i season in fiaflnnrn It is78 words
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Article96 1912-03-04 6 Sir Charles Kliot, who has been nominated Principal of llougkuu^ University, was educated at Cheltenham uud lialliol Usllajs, Ol ford, and after a very brilliant career at the University entered the Diplomatic Service in IH.H-*. ||c held posts ;it lit, IVU-rsbiirg, Constantinople, anil VVoHhiugtou, ;iu I iv .Morocco,96 words
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Article107 1912-03-04 6 The Siain Observer, of February 2.1, says We learn that there are persistent rumours that the liaugkok mercantile licet is likely to bo still further depleted ovviug to the inability of traders to pay the freights demanded. It is also said that one of the leading shipping lines107 words
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Article148 1912-03-04 6 Mutorists who are seeking entirely new ground for a tour cuunot do better than turn ihiir attention to the Federuted Malay States, says the L. and C. Express. The West Coast of the l'euinsula fOMMM uu excellent road system of about J.i khi miles, and the best148 words
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Advertisement287 1912-03-04 6 35oer Isobaeeo 1 springbok _y Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MANUFACTURED IN THB In 4-oz. linen bags, TPcHISVcial. ull U I O. OBTAINABLE AT per Bag JOHN LinLE ft CO., LD., I AND ROBINSON ft CO. JAEGER'S PURE WOOL UNDERWEAR c OR WEAR IN EUROPEJUST UNPACKED. JAEGER ml JACGER JAF.GE*287 words
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Advertisement197 1912-03-04 6 TO-NIGHT FOUR STRONG COMICS. A POWERFUL DRAMA. AN AMUSING FANTASY AND A STRONG SERIES of the Latest DoiAft Of the World AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. HIS KUJISTV KING MUDOLEPATE. Fantasy by Albert Kcim, very amusing. THEIR COMMON DESTINY. Max Linder and MLLE. JANE197 words
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Article504 1912-03-04 7 Foreign Troops Occupy Legations. CONTINUED LOOTING BY THE MUTINEERS. Explanation of the Rising. Reuter's Tklkgram. London, March 3. Reuter wires from Peking that thero has boon a serious rccrudosconco of disturbance, particularly in the west city where wholo streets have been looted and thero have boon many504 words
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Article113 1912-03-04 7 Turco- Italian War. DISCUSSION ON DARDANELLES QUESTION. Total of the Italian Losses. Rki'thu's Tklkgiiam. London, March 4. A ■Magi from Kjiue says tho Italian losses since the beginning of the war aro 530 del I. ami M missing. Dhr OmWMEI Lloyd Tklki.ka*. Berlin, March 2. A proposal has been made113 words
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Article46 1912-03-04 7 Rkltku's Tki.ki.kam. London, via Durban, March 2. ltoutcr wires from Casablanca that the French havo been heavily engaged round about there with rebellious tribesmen, the Sukclarba. They left many dead 1 on tho field. Tho French casualties wore six killed and 30 wounded.46 words
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Article35 1912-03-04 7 Reutsr's Teleoram. London, via Durban, March 2. A St. Petersburg message says the oxShah has gone to Baku in a Russian ship. Tho Persian government has granted him a pension of £7,500 sterling.35 words
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Article43 1912-03-04 7 Reuter's Telegram. London via Durban, March 2. Reuter wires from Washington that President Taft has issued a proclamation urging Americans to observe neutrality in Mexico, and instructing officers to do their utmost to prevent violations and bring offeuders to justice.Reuter - 43 words
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Article47 1912-03-04 7 Rki-teu's Tklkoram. Lf-iiur>n, via Durban, March 2. At St. Louis Captain Berry ascended as a passenger in a biplane to a height of 1500 feet and then jumped. He kept his parachute unopened for 300 feet, then used it and came slowly earthwards unharmed.47 words
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Article31 1912-03-04 7 Redter'b Telegram. London, March 2. Tho Times says thirteen Scottish iron companies have amalgamated with the title of Scottish Iron and Steel company. The capital is ouo million.Reuter - 31 words
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Article39 1912-03-04 7 Rkcier's Tklegram. London, via Durban, March 2. A Washington message gays the Democratic caucus has ratified the bill presented to the ways and means committee of the House of Representatives providing for free entry of sugar.39 words
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Article28 1912-03-04 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, March 3. The Association match between Scotland and Wales at Edinburgh resulted in a victory for the former by 1 goal to 0.Reuter - 28 words
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Article24 1912-03-04 7 Dei: Ostasiatische Lloyd Tsleorax. Berlin, March 2. The Dutch press states that no ultimatum has been sent by China to Batavia.24 words
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Article28 1912-03-04 7 Dkr Ostasiatischi Lloyd hmo. Berlin, March 2. The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill for life insurance to be conducted by the State.28 words
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Article41 1912-03-04 7 Dkr Ostasiatisi-hk Lloyd Tklkorax. Berlin, March ft. The Norddcutsche Allgeraeine Zeitung announces that the draft of the Armament Bill and tho proposals for national defence arc now complete. They will bo placed before the Bundesrath at an early date.41 words
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Article87 1912-03-04 7 (From Our Own Cokrkspoxdknt.) Penang, March 2. The Appeal Court has commenced the hearing of the Tan Jong Poh Estate case. The appeal case of Silby against Cloessen, tried in October, Silby being dead, is being carried on in the name of his executrix, Mary Gibson Silby.87 words
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Article93 1912-03-04 7 i l'i.om Our Own Correspondent). Peuang, March 2. Tho consumption of tin during February in the [MM Kingdom was 1,400 tons, on the Continent 2,200 tons and in tho I*. S. A. 4,4oo— total H.OOO tons. The visible supply on the first of March was 15,341 tons.93 words
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Article144 1912-03-04 7 DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT IN THE WEST-END. Thousands of Pounds Worth of Damage. Reutbr's Telbqram. London, March 8. Mrs. Pankhurst and other Suffragette leaders; havo been sent to prison for two months for window-Rmashing. Tho polico estimated the damage done at over five thousand pounds. Tho public prosecutor dwelt on144 words
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Article43 1912-03-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, March 2. A prominent German merchant named Fritz Ebcrins, manager of the firm of Heuser, Eberins and Co., general export and import and commission agents, has committed suicide at the Hongkong Hotel by shooting himself.43 words
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Article51 1912-03-04 7 (Fkom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, March 3. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/8 per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation robber it quoted at 5 3} value. The market is quiet but51 words
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Article396 1912-03-04 7 Husband and Wife lost on an Ice-floe. An ice-bridge disaster occurred on February 4 at Niagara Falls, in circumstances which were most pathetic. When the bridge broke, carrying away five persons, there were six others op it. They ran away to the Canadian side and escaped. Those drowned396 words
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Article91 1912-03-04 7 Threatening clouds, previous engagements and numerous counter attractions prevented many music lovers from hearing Mr. Thuness Kovarick's first violin recital at tho Tcutonia Club on Wednesday evening last, and so insistent and numerous havo been the requests for another opportunity of hearing the talented young artist that91 words
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Article95 1912-03-04 7 Augler'g tales are very old the following extract from Kilburne's Kent (1657) unearthed by Mr. Julian C. Rogers from the library of the Surveyors' Institution, is one of them A monstrous fish shot himself ashore (in I' ha net where from want of water he died, as fish sometimes do95 words
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Article672 1912-03-04 7 NATION AT PRAYER IN ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL. A Magnificent Spectacle. Describing the thanksgiving service in St. Paul's Cathedral on February 6, a correspondent in a mail paper says Looking from a gallery down upon the cathedral, with every part of its vast floor space covered by worshippers672 words
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Article281 1912-03-04 7 A lecture on the subject of Plague its Origin and History," was delivered at the London Institution by Major Greenwood, Statistician and Secretary of the Lister Institute. Major Greenwood made special reference tc the bubonic form of plague, and said that probably only one half281 words
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Article50 1912-03-04 7 The following prices of rubber were realised at the Auction Mart, 77 River Side, Malacca, on the 2nd instant per picul Sheet 1 1268.27 Sheet 2 263.00 Bark crepe 225.25 Scrap (untreated) 186.00 A large quantity of rubber was sold. The attendance o( buyers was very numerous.50 words
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Article548 1912-03-04 7 Artistic Success of Young Canadian Singer. From an artistic point of view, Mile. Eva Gauthicr's concert in the Tcutonia Club on Saturday night fulfilled expectations, but the same cannot be said of tho audience. It was not as large as might have been oxpected in view of548 words
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Article341 1912-03-04 7 Recommendations by the Board of Trade. The Board of Trade has approved the recommendations of a Special Committee appointed to consider the question of the storage and use of medicines on board ships. In the course of the committee's inquiries it was ascertained that medicines are341 words
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Article107 1912-03-04 7 Batang Malaka.— l,o26 lbs. rhi.:i]. ill. '.M 7 lbs. Penang Sugar Estates.— 34,B2s lbu. Straits Rubber. -120,000 lbs. Rubana.— 3l,soo lbs. Tali Ayer.-17,500 lbs. Batak Rabit. 1,200 lbs. Bagan Serai. 8,887 lb. Alor Gajah. -2,260 lbs. Malacca.— l2s,ooo lbs. Teluk Anson.— 2,9ol lbs. Jalan Acob.- 37,530 lbs.107 words
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Article577 1912-03-04 7 BRITISH TRADE COMPLETELY PARALYSED. Play for the Men But Ruin for The Country. Hkutkrs Telkoram. London, March 2. As an instance of tho paralysis already affecting trade it is pointed out that twenty thousand workers were thrown idle in Glasgow yesterday, and that a hundred thousand Clydo577 words
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Article170 1912-03-04 7 The bulk of the coal handled in Singapore lieii.i; Japanese, Australian and Indian, it js unlikely that the strike will havo any direct effect on the trado of this port. The shippers of coal have, therefore, taken no action out of the ordinary. It is the general170 words
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Article20 1912-03-04 7 Reuter's Telegram. Londuu, via Durlian, March 2. At Pan, Vfilriin's monoplaucd I' kilometres in an hour, a record.Reuter - 20 words
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Article70 1912-03-04 8 Swimming. Chinese Swimming Club. The February swimming competitions of tho Chinese Swimming Club took place rostrrday with tho following results A. )ivision 150 yards— l Chia Teck Chyo (23 Bees.), 2 Cheong Kong Liatt (28 socs.). 3 Tan Kirn Clman (M sees.), 4C. K. Chea (scr.) B.70 words
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Article228 1912-03-04 8 Sepoy Lines dolf Club. The resnltof the ladios eclectic competition in connection with tho Sepoy Lines Golf Club for the prizes presented by Sir Archibald Law was as follows: Mrs. Nifliolson tlius wius the first prize and Mrs. Haddeley the second. Singapore Golf Club. The March monthly medal of228 words
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Article259 1912-03-04 8 Etceteras v. Telegraph. The following are the snores in this match wlm h was played on the Esplanade on Saturday. Scores. Etcktbras.— D. J. Ward b Gray 1, N. Cla.kf Ibw Jenkins o. H. M. Cantrell b Gray 2, Dr. Scliarenguivel c Sopor b Jenkius 16, W. E. Haynor259 words
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Article159 1912-03-04 8 Professional Championship. Tin- raco for tho Professional Championship of t iiv.it Britain took place at Liogay Fen, Cambridge, on February 5. The ice was good, but there was a strong wind. There were 14 competitors, including S. Grecniuill, of Landbvach, Cambridgeshire, the champion. Greenhall succeeded in retaining his title159 words
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Letter188 1912-03-04 8 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir.— ln your issue of Saturday last you published a report of a case in which one, K/.tkicl .losoph Aratoon was charged before Mr. Firmstone with "selling intoxciatiog liquors and preparing and being in possession of, dutiable liquors, without a license."188 words
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Article535 1912-03-04 8 The Adaptability of Compressed Paper. Extraordinary progress is being made in the adaptability of compressed paper. Hard paperuare is not a new discovery, but hulicrto its utility as a manufacturing substance has bten marred by certain defects. It cither would nut stand extreme conditions of climate, or535 words
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Article27 1912-03-04 8 Tho boy Henrik do Creme, who murdered tho Kuropcan ir.it mn of a childreu's homu in Wcluvi i'ili ii on November 15 lost, has boon declared insane.27 words
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Article859 1912-03-04 8 Prices Quoted la tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, March 4, 1012. Means. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the :oUowing list of this morning I— Norn Value. burers. Sellen. 2/- Allagar B/U 8 9 %l- Option 1'- 18 4 1 An«lo- J ava 6 6859 words
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Article229 1912-03-04 8 Wonderful Accuracy in Boring Extension. A wonderful engineering feat has been accomplished in the construction qf the Liver-pool-Street extension of the Central London Railway tunnel, which wan linked up with the existing section of the Tube at the Bank Station. The new tunnel is about half a229 words
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Article75 1912-03-04 8 For the period from February 23 to March T, 1912, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under tbe F.MS. Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on the following prices: Sheet and75 words
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Advertisement40 1912-03-04 8 PORTS. We make a specialty of high-class ports. HUNT'S PORTS Are recognized by every ooncoissenr ai standard wines of merit. SPECIFY HUNT'S. Garner, Quelch A Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Bv.tory Rsad, Singapore. Telf phone 981. 3« 9 2S-0 1340 words
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Advertisement13 1912-03-04 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great < Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement244 1912-03-04 8 'TRIUMPH' MOTORCYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agenti; RILEY, HAR6REAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. The Man Who j Gets There j Is the man who lias blood real rich 1 1 red blood and plenty of it in244 words
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Advertisement460 1912-03-04 8 Raffles Ml Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 9. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. 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 seisnn (from Ootobor460 words
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Advertisement570 1912-03-04 9 MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extinguished 17,000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriters. If you want thorough satisfaction buy an Underwood. Full exchange value allowed in the price for old machines of any make. Universally First and570 words
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Advertisement1120 1912-03-04 9 BTEAHEB BAIUHBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoisoo to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the Hew 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turblnß Linen Shin Y o Maru" Ten jo Maru1,120 words
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Advertisement344 1912-03-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander "Jafam" 0,018 A. Sibwabt Guoobt Apcaa 4,600 S. H. Bilsom 1 Abraioon Apcai 4,600 C. F.344 words
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Advertisement224 1912-03-04 9 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVBY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecasts of Production, and Estimate* of Future Profits. Keprinted from (ho Straits Timet. THIRD EDITION. This valuable series of articles, repablished first in September, 1910, in a oonvcaioat pocket form, lian be on so popular that the second edition224 words
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Advertisement507 1912-03-04 10 INSURANCEGREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Had Office: Winchester House, SINGAPORE. 1 Board Of DIMOtOMi O. A. Dbbbiob, Esq., Chairman. I A H. Fair, Bsq., Managing Dirootor. I 'STB a Kowns, m.b., 0.M., Chit f Med. OffioerW, M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allah E»q. Vow Noan Pan, Bsq. On* 8»«»507 words
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Advertisement408 1912-03-04 10 INSURANCEFEDERAL LIFE IBWMNCE MMPMY OF MMM. BITABLUISD 1881. MA.O. nturanoa la Force, over 141,000,000.00 New Business, 1910, 0ver...M,9«0,000.00 Largo Nat Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." «l. H. EVANS, olanager, South Baxters Asia. THE408 words
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Advertisement535 1912-03-04 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. I AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL OHABTSB Paid up Capital In 90,000 Shares of 430 each M M 41,200,000 < Reserve Fund... M 41,626,000 Kcserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300X100 BANKBKS Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Scotland,535 words
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Advertisement640 1912-03-04 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING ANO INSURANCE 00. LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLING STRHBT. ■stablished 1907. Capital paid up 11.000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF OIRHOTORB. L Tarn Tsoi Joo« 8. 8a Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Smo T, T«o Ho* Lai I. L«ow Oau Hiks640 words
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Advertisement1063 1912-03-04 10 BALEBJV AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. (By Order of the Administrators of the Estate of Seah Song Seah, Deceased). IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE: Of the Valuable Property known as Bukit Kepong Estate, situate in the District of Muar in the Malay Peninsula, TO BE HELD AT POWELL k CO.'S SALEROOM, On Tuesday, April1,063 words
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Article792 1912-03-04 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A correspondent of the Statesman, writing from Guna, Central India, on February 7, says: All the world at Delhi will have seen the motor omnibuses, bearing the legend 11 Gwalior Motor Service," which were placed at the disposal of the Durbar792 words
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Article196 1912-03-04 11 Some interesting particulars of an unr lunl.d Dickens manuscript, now in the possession of Mr. Charles Sessler, a Philadelphia collector, have recently been published at New York. Mr. Sessler says he recently saw the manuscript mentioned as a Dickens rarity in an English dealer's catalogue, but there is196 words
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Advertisement463 1912-03-04 11 WOLSELEY The Car or Refinement and **«li»t>lllty." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private users, that account for the ecormous XolO MOIO demand for Wolseley cars, that is oompelling m—m—tmi tho expansion of the works by tho erection MaOllt» I mgantmi of new Bhopg by tbe ha u.463 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-04 11 Woods Great Peppermint Curo for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Conghs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement272 1912-03-04 11 TRADE I I M ARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. IfelK'ftMM R>rl}4'R.MS RMlK'tlM FORI"R-N3 Use Dun/op Quality, It is tho Best Stooko always on hand. Suppliers to tho Trade only. Particulars and. estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions. THE DUNLOP RUBBER272 words
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Advertisement783 1912-03-04 12 INERTOL Paint Waterproof and Antlcorroslve. For Cement and Iron Constructions. Bridges, Water Mains, Reservoirs, Mudguards, Iron Pipes, Etc. The destructive effects of water have no effect on INERTOL". SOLE AGENTS I SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. LOAN WAHTED. Wanted, Loan of 56.C00 on Robber Estate. Address Loan, c/o Straits783 words
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Advertisement471 1912-03-04 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. OFFICES TO ITT. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffled Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 14 o_ HOUSES TO LET. "Brathay" No. 16, Gilstead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 612 n HOUSEB TO471 words
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Advertisement494 1912-03-04 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 191 v HORSE FOR SALE. Black Gelding, 16 hands. 7 years, quiet, guaranteed sound, price $860. Apply P.E.X., c/o Straits Times. 90-2 a GERMAN BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY NO. 20, STAMFORD ROAD. All494 words
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Advertisement574 1912-03-04 12 NOTICES. KMIN KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ItTf I— t and Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Notice is hereby piven, that Lim Loon Hock is no longer in our service as from the 17th instant. LIM LOH, Chop Tbng Sbno Uin, No. 4, Teluk Ayer Street. Singapore,574 words
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Advertisement306 1912-03-04 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON hire: FROM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. 0 E.&O. HOTEL. PENANG The best and the most froqu&ited Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABB TBB BBANGBM Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ***** NOTICE "ADVERTISERS306 words
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Miscellaneous228 1912-03-04 12 Straits Isimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— Misoellane ous wants of every description are insertod at the prepaid rate of $1 per font lines for one or two insertions. Notice* of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, $1 each insertion For p.p.c. cards, on page 6, $2. I mob SuiLi228 words
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