The Straits Times, 12 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-12 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.820 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MARCH 12. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement136 1912-03-12 1 BEER. 100 Snorf»ial 100 DOZEN J P gt I<M DOZEN Offer For One Week Only. sin^ide (tKnn value gr r a e^hone (JJJ.UU UNEQUALLED Per Dozen. KATZ 100 BROS., 100 DOZEN LIMITED. DOZEN Jig m j"~ 1 MunicipaHtiem, ■Si Jt\ M W aim I h Aerated Water Factories, 1 wf136 words
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Advertisement39 1912-03-12 1 SLEDGE MILK H GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE ALPS. I UNSWEETENED b "I Si IgHESEAj^MiLJg K Aalc fort SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers: J. TRAVERS SONS, LIMITED.39 words
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Advertisement190 1912-03-12 1 ROBINSON CO., Bole Agents Fop THE Chemical Fire Extinguisher f" THE REGENT" JjL [A Will put out any kind fe'*S ALWAYS READY FOR 3^ I for fire TURMBonon INSTANT USE. H Adopted by all ths principal Fire Brigades and installed in all the large Business Establishments, Public Institutions, etc., throughout190 words
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Article1464 1912-03-12 2 THE SCOTTISH CUP AND ENGLISH MATCHES. Notes and News. So far as Scotland was concerned, interest in Association football was centered in the Scottish Cup ties, writes the Weekly Scotsman of February 17. In Edinburgh the ground of the Hibernians at Easter Road held a crowd of1,464 words
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Article318 1912-03-12 2 An Attempted Mutiny Promptly Stayed. The Bangkok Times, of March 4, says We learn as a result of further enquiries that a number of officers implicated in the attempted mutiny are now under close arrest. The progress of the disaffection amongst these officers had not passed318 words
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Article198 1912-03-12 2 Young Lieutenant's Suicide at Hongkong. Sub. -l.ii ut. C. W. Cathcatt'Bourchicr, on 11. M.5. Merlin, was found dead in his bunk at an early hour yesterday morning, under circumstances which pointed strongly to suicide, says the Hongkong Daily Press of the sth inst. The dead man198 words
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Advertisement171 1912-03-12 2 'Hazeline 1 Snow (TRADE MARK The Original Non-Greasy <^r^^^^^l Beauty-Balm ftjf r Better than Toilet H > Q Powders for Per- V\ I M spiring Skins and Florid Complexions NpK. s<Z!y Beautifies the Skim "'Hazklink' Snow" prevents and relieves painful sunburn removes roughness and excessive colour, imparts an enchanting clearness171 words
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Advertisement44 1912-03-12 2 Relief at Hand. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt re- I lief 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. i44 words
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Advertisement607 1912-03-12 2 PIMPLES COVERED FACE AND CHEST Festery, Irritating and Sore. Inflammation Caused Unsightly Blotches. After Three Years Tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Was Cured. VThe parts most affected were my face and Chest whicb were at time* covered with fMtery pimples and were very irritating and fsore. I have been607 words
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Article891 1912-03-12 3 THE QENEFACTOR OF SUFFERING HUMANITY. Author of Modern Surgery. j As already announced by Router, the death took place on February 10 of Lord Lister, the discoverer of antiseptic treatment in surgery and one of the greatest benefactors of humanity. Lord Lister's health had long given cause for891 words
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Article84 1912-03-12 3 We learn on good authority, says the 1t.N.1!. Herald, of March 1, that trado in general, and especially timber trade, between BndikH ami GttM lias reached a very low ebb. l-'or the hist three mouths limber shipmi nts haw only been made at shippers' loss. No ucw orders are being84 words
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Advertisement288 1912-03-12 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUR HEALTH with Lr\ *M 0 £§i r<m\ >1/ --^f oas. fist "*^B fc^StNCt OR FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHEST MFPICAL AUTHORITIES Inc most VBSSlimi LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REV3VES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S288 words
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Advertisement46 1912-03-12 3 Croup Can be Prevented. i When f>'vcn as soou na tlie croupy cough >i]'iH ,-u-s Cliambcrlaiu's Cough Kcmccly will ward off M attack of croup and prevent all danger aud cause of auxicty. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.46 words
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Advertisement419 1912-03-12 3 f f BeriUOGoldinMtl I I Conpood I I(c?QH *T CHEMISTS V V'** l^? II 1 nch twnle I I Vr mailed en rf quest. MulUr Mid.in t Co.. Bombu t Calcutta. GHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. First-oiass Mecfcanieai Dentistry, Gold Crowns Bridge, Filling and Vnlcanite Duration o»419 words
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Advertisement109 1912-03-12 3 against infection by IJM the use of Lifebuoy \_J T^W^a% Soap. For use in +--W all climates and at V >^# FOR PRESERVATION //L j^m \^i INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE or MURIATE of POTASH with your Manures, and note the difference especially in times of DROUGHT. MANURES109 words
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Advertisement610 1912-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R~ty o. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. *OB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGTPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Tbrongh Bills of Lading issued for Ohina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamora will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES IOIS Outward (for Ohina.) Delta Mar610 words
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Advertisement689 1912-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via porte to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this sorvioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all689 words
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Advertisement637 1912-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION C0..1D. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Beraerah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, BMho, Kolantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patsni, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Langaoan Chnmpon Taku, Kohlsk vid Bangkok. Duo Departure 3 p.m. ■.■.MAHIDOL- Mar. 13 ■.■.REDANG Mar. 13 Mar. 18 ■.•.PRACHATIPOK- Mar. IT Mar. SO «.s.637 words
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Advertisement525 1912-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCH fUMPFMIin■IMTMES. IRENE I Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon direct,525 words
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Advertisement614 1912-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. iorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Gon a, Naples (oonneoting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Suet, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,614 words
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Advertisement1076 1912-03-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai. From and to Trieste and Venice, calling at Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai, and at Penang on the homeward voyage. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Due to arrive on or about Due to1,076 words
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Advertisement645 1912-03-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO CHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. DIRECT SERVICE TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI. AND TO CALCUTTA VIA PENANG FROM SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on th -ouch Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoo. Tientsin, Nowchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc.. etc., etc. Steamer*. Tons Commander645 words
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Advertisement652 1912-03-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PKILP LIN-. -INOAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES BTRAITB. Also taking passengers and oargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, BOT7TH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BKITIBH NKW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS, Smooth Passage. Superb Soenory. A652 words
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Advertisement553 1912-03-12 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING. (Under S HA. liulet of Racing), Will be held on Tuesday, May 7 Thursday, May 9 and Saturday, May 11, 1912. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuisday, May 7, 1012. 1. THE OPENING STAKES.- (2.80p.m.) Value 9600. A Handicap for Hones that have not won553 words
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Advertisement677 1912-03-12 5 in claw 1 (.ball b. eligible to run in Tbe Steward's Plato and Horse t InLdicapped in Clans 2 in The SiewatoV I'urso. ShruM there be less t! an 10 ntrii s the Committee to have the option if d» daring tbe K&co for one cla>s only and snbbtituting another677 words
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Advertisement252 1912-03-12 6 SATISFACTION Just twelve letters expressing exactly what we offer you. Wo are-^"* COMMERCIAL AND POSTER PRINTERS- BOOKBINDERS AND STATIONERS Give us a Trial Order. Estimates supplied Free on Application. THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. TELEPHONE No. 348. NEW STOCK OF USEFUL BOOKS Just Received MacanUyV R vitw, Ei-ayxatd Porms ...$2OO252 words
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Advertisement352 1912-03-12 6 T. NAGAI CO. (JAPANESE GURIO AND PORCELAIN STORE). Just Unpaokad i GOLD DAMASCENE WARE GUARANTEED OF THE Most Modern Japanese Artificial Workmanship. REAL GOLD INLAID WORK. PRICES MODERATE. Inspection Kindly Invited. K&L, HIGH STREET, Singapore. Ask Always FOR THE OF THE SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Passlr Panjang, Singapore. Pvioe very Moderate.352 words
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Advertisement267 1912-03-12 6 FUSHUN_COALj The Best Steaming Coal In the Far Eart. FRESH STOCKS always on hand at Dairen, Newchwang, Tientsin and Tort Arthur Depots and also at Chefoo, Shanghai, Hongkong, Singapore and Penang. ***** l DEFXTMERT: South Manchuria Railway Co., Tel. address Mantetsu Codes A.B.C. 6th Bd., A.I. and Lieber's. MITSUI BUSS&N267 words
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Article165 1912-03-12 7 FIXTURES Tuesday. March la. High Water, 8.21 a.m., 6.45 pm. Singarmro Art Club, 4 to fI.HO p m. Tin Dillar Princoss," Viotoria Theatre. Wednesday, March 13. H>«h Water. 4 82 *.m 8.30 p.m. Singanore Art Clnb, 4 to 6.81 p.m. A Waltz Dream," Victoria Tueatro. Thursday, March165 words
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Article224 1912-03-12 7 To-dat, Port Swnttenham, Penang and i uoiubo Nile S pm Port DicKHon and Port Swettonham Penang 8 pm Malacca and Mnar Lady Weld Bpm Batavia, Cheribon and Samaraog Edendala 3 pm Malacca and P. Dickson Hong L»n Bpm Saigon Amiral Uiry 5 pm To-morrow. Cncob Hock Gan224 words
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Article78 1912-03-12 7 Tbe B I. contract packet steamer Ta'obi with mails from London up to tbe evening o'. r li.'ii-v 28, left N>- 'ii[)tt-iiii at 11 p m on Saturday, the 9th m-tant, and may be expected to arrive here on Saturday morniag, the 16th in- 1 int. The78 words
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Article73 1912-03-12 7 jirr Sin jai'iihk. D h'.b. BP.& o. b. U N. D. L. Mb 15 8.1. hob. 19 M. M. ft b. J-2 I. A <). FVb. M N. I). L. h\ b. i 9 B. I. iw. 4 M M. Uar. 8 P. tlar. 11 N I73 words
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Article480 1912-03-12 7 Latest Arrivals. 11.uk.. 11. M. Cruiser, 2246 t0n5, 614 crew 12 i;uu» ii i 0 h.p. Com. Solater, Mar 12. Kr. in l'.irtHiu"iuli, Feb 2. Senior Naval ()ili it. For U'kong Mar 14. W. Arabien, Dao. Htr. 80(4 tons, Captain van IK urn, M.r 12. From Copenhagen, Jan480 words
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112 1912-03-12 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Whabf Basin— Nil. Bast W. Section No. 1 Thongwa. Sheiks Wha*f— Netherlte. Main W, Sect. No. 2— Ceylon Mara, C. Apcar. B—Maml8 Maml i-an Mam 4 Arnbien. B Milicca. S— Mini In.112 words
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Article17 1912-03-12 7 Arrivals. Per etr. Mahidol, March 11.— From Bangkok. Mcs.-rs. Ramplio Jone, and M.x Gildenbargb.17 words
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Article204 1912-03-12 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE PROOUCI Bin9APoßi, March 12 1913 Simgapobi, March 12 1912 0* Lonoi-Buk 4 d/i 1/4}} Gambier im<o Demand 2/4^ do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 1e.60 Private 8 m/t l/4ft Co P» Bo?dried IOfO o.o.««,-B« k d d 1 jsi'ttw..* ss-aa Private 8 m/» 342, Sago Floor Sarawak 4«o204 words
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Article161 1912-03-12 7 Inane S Value 5 10 10 Belat Tio 10 10 BruanK 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kinta Tin 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/. 6/- Pahang Cooscl £1 41 Pengkalen 41 41 PnsiDK Babru 41 41 Puaing Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 Kahuiao lid161 words
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Article613 1912-03-12 7 lasoe 2 \vu Bayuit Seller* S/. 2/. Aliauti 8 2 B '6 2/- 2/- Anplo Milay 16,6 17 2I- 2/- Batons Malaka 2/6 2 9 £1 £1 B&tu C»vee 12 10 0 18b.O £1 41 BataTi«a 818 9 4 0.0 /■i 41 BnkitKajang 2.16.6 217.6 41 41 Bukit Lintang613 words
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Article126 1912-03-12 7 Issue 2 Value Buyer* Sellers 10 10 Hasten norn SmelMa* 10.00 10 T 600 41 41 Bleotric Tramwtyt 8 0 8/0 10 10 Fraser Neave 47 03 47.26 100 Howarth Erakine {6.00 TOO a 7 Pvet 02.50 87.80 100 100 Kati Bro. Ovt. m. 180.00 100 100 8% Cum.126 words
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Article45 1912-03-12 7 Bnyero S t ,rSpore Municipal 4}% 0(1007 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 41% o( 1008 •1,000,000 7% o%pm Spore Monicip»U% 1602,900 par Buyers Belle- How»rth Brskine 8% 1900,000 par Riluy. Har K rcavoa 1284,000 U Singapore Blectrio Tramways 5% «BRO,OOO S'pore Mnnioipal S 11.H7tt.000 ion.45 words
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Advertisement67 1912-03-12 7 Should be Pleasant to Take. When a medicine must be given to young cliililriii it should be plcaHunt to take. C'liaiiilHrliiin's Uoagh Keinedy is luadu from Iml MMEf, anil the roots used in its preparation pvaE it 11 ll.ivur siiuilur to maple ttyi up, ■aktag n i'l.ms mi in haka.67 words
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Advertisement374 1912-03-12 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. March 13 At s»leroom, Motor Car, at 11. M»rch 13. At Xi. 5, Dovonshire Kjad, va'.iitbV ik furuitu'e, etc., at 2.30. Man h io. .V. saleroom shares of The L\n ink Ribber Estate, L.d., (in liquidation), at 2 Ml March 26.— At saleroom, valoabln town374 words
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Advertisement368 1912-03-12 7 J.&F. BELLS Celebrated Three Nuns Tobacco In i lb. Patent Air-tight Tins. Obtainable from all First-class Tobacconists Price 85 cents Per Tin. The Choicest Products of Cognac are those of the SALAMANDER BRAND. U.Y.I>. H years old, 40 years old, 1858 Vintage. ASK FOR SAMPLES FROM HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., %'o368 words
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Advertisement369 1912-03-12 7 THE BRITISH INDIA COMPANY. Improvements in the Far Eastern Service. As already announced in our columns the Apcar Company's steamers, including tho Catherine Apcar, Gregory Apcar, the Japan and several other vessels with a rating of from 3,000 to 6,000 tons, have been taken over by the British India Steamship369 words
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Advertisement57 1912-03-12 7 To-Night To -Night AT TBB Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. A picture of the moment ENTITLED The View of the Great Fire at Hankow, AND THE NEW EDITION OF GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 5. ALSO OTHER NEW AND INTERESTING FILMS. The most airy and comfortable place in town. KleotHo Fan*.57 words
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1132 1912-03-12 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MARCH 12. SUSPENDED ANIMATION. We rather like tbe expressiveness of that phraso, originally used, we believe, by Lord Salisbury, about a political institution being in a state of suspended animation. Mr. Asquith employed it the other day in dealing with the condition of the British constitution1,132 words
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Article37 1912-03-12 8 The funeral of tho late Yeo Tin Hyo of Malacca will tako place on Friday, tho 10th inst., at the liukit China cemetery, Malacca. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on page 11.37 words
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Article20 1912-03-12 8 The exhibition held under tbe auspices of tbe Singapore Art Club will be opened by Lady Evelyn Young this afternuon.20 words
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Article19 1912-03-12 8 It is notified in the SS. Oovernment Gazette that Bombay is infected with plague, and quarantine rules therefore apply.19 words
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Article28 1912-03-12 8 Another case of an absconded coolie is reported by Cheong Kong Seng, of 36 Upper Hokien Street, whose man has gone off with •87 in money and clothing.28 words
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Article28 1912-03-12 8 The Seremban motor service will soon havo buses running between Seremban and Port Dickson direct. This service will be a great convenience to the estates along the road.28 words
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Article36 1912-03-12 8 A Eurasian named de Souza, living at Kampong Batu, Pulo Obin, has reported to the police that his house was broken into last night and a trunk containing clothing to the value of 524 odd stolen.36 words
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Article32 1912-03-12 8 A bicycle belonging to Reynolds L. Augelli.i, who resides at 71-h River Valley Road, and attends St. Joseph's Institution, was stolen from outside, the school yesterday. The vehicle is valued at 170.32 words
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Article35 1912-03-12 8 Quick justice has placed E. M. Webster, former business manager of the Manila Ti:ues, in Bilibid prison under a sentence of one year, eight months and 21 days for misappropriating the sum of P. 0.000.35 words
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Article37 1912-03-12 8 H. M. cruiser Hawke, commanded by Captain G. R. Slater, was berthed at Tanjong Pagar this morning for coaling purposes. She arrived from Portsmouth at 7 a.m. and is on her way to join the China squadron.37 words
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Article35 1912-03-12 8 At a meeting of the School of Tropical Medicine at the Mansion House on February 2H Mr. Lewis Harcourt announced a Treasury contribution of jfcjOO. He was intcrrupteJ by suffragists, four of whom were ejected.35 words
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Article49 1912-03-12 8 Queen Alexandra has sent a handsome gold scarfpin, set in emeralds and diamonds, and accompanied by an autograph letter, to Dr. Thomas, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire, "in grateful recognition oJ his services on the occasion of an accident to one of the King's chautfeurs at Wul«yu, on November 0, 1911.49 words
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Article60 1912-03-12 8 Of the three men arrested on Sunday night in the course of the sensational police raid in Upper Hokien Street, two appeared in tho third court to-day. Tho third is still in hospital. The charge against all three is assembling for the purpose of gang robbery. At the request of60 words
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Article60 1912-03-12 8 The N.D.L. Australian liner Prinz Sigisur.uiii. Capt. Lmß| on arrival in Hongkong, reported a serious accident which betel her on March 2. Between Manila and Hongkong, she had the misfortune to bteak her purt propeller shaft, and the propeller thin tell u.t into the sea. Tho Prinz .Si^isiuuud proceeded to60 words
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Article66 1912-03-12 8 Writing on the 11th inst. a correspondent says Yesterday afternoon while walking along the scabeach opposite tho old fort, near the Swimming Club, at Katong, 1 camo across a baby crocodile, about time feet six inches long, basking on a sandbank. As I drew near it disappeared in the moat66 words
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Article69 1912-03-12 8 Tan Seng Ann, a blind Chinaman, living at 43 Silat itoad, took Ins two children, tjuite infants, out for a walk at tho extraordinary hour of four yesterday morning. Wlu.u ho returned to his house an hour later he heard someone moving arouud, but owing to his infirmity was at69 words
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Article74 1912-03-12 8 Steamers leaving Calcutta for British ports are carrying as much bunker coal as they can possibly stow, and some of them under instructions from Homo will till up their bunkers at such coaling stations as they touch at on their voyage. The idea is to ensure some stock of coal74 words
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Article67 1912-03-12 8 Messrs. IVihiek Brothers, of Plymouth and London, have secured a contract for the Hudson liny and Pacific Railway Development Company for the construction of docks, granaries, station-yard buildings, otc., at I'ort Churchill, Hudson Bay. TJio amount of the contract is one and a half million pounds, and the works are67 words
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Article90 1912-03-12 8 Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping for 1911 shows that the total addition of stoam tonnage during tho year was 1,.'5;J4,387 tons gross and of sailing tonnage 21,864 tons gross. Of tho tonnage added to the register about 92'] per cent, consists of new vessels, practically all built in90 words
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Article119 1912-03-12 8 The Shanghai visitors to the Hongkong races were fox-bound on their return about 41 miles off Woosung, and ax a consequence some who left Hongkong first got in last. Tho China Press tells the story thus: The fleet of fog bound steamers, which havo been assembled around tho Fairway bell119 words
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Article316 1912-03-12 8 Major L. I. B. Hulke, of The BnTs, arrive d by tho steamer Atsuta Mini on tho Ctb intt. The foremen of Shanghai Fire Brigade have conferred the rank of Honorary Chief Engineer on Mr. Bidwell in recognition of his services to tho department. Mr. John Mann,316 words
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Article240 1912-03-12 8 The Ironmonger of February :i says- This company has Ixeu funned with a nominal capital of .110,000 in .£1 sh.ues take over concessions granted by the Sultan of TnUHMMI (Malayai to mine for wolfram over :i.O;K) acres, which it is slid have already been proved to240 words
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Article249 1912-03-12 8 Congratulations must be extended to tho Hongkong Daily Press, and particularly to Mr. Warren Smith, upon the publication of tho jubilee number of tho Directory aud Chronicle for China, Japan, etc. Not only in the Far East, but in many business houses at home this volume249 words
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Advertisement250 1912-03-12 8 OLD TAWNY PORT Guaranteed 7 YEARS in Wood in Singapore. EXTRA SPECIAL WHISKY Guaranteed 7 YEARS in Wood in Singapore. OLD DROWN SHERRY Guaranteed 6 YEARS in Wood in Singapore. Bottling can be done to suit our Customers. In QUARTS or PINTS. In any quantities, however small. Prices and Samples250 words
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Advertisement262 1912-03-12 8 NO COAL STRIKE STFITO FILM PLAYS To-Night t To-Night I AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. UCU/ PAT HE, HEPWIX, from TNALIE, COMICA, PICTURES AMERICAN KINEKU BRIGHT. INTERESTING. INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. BONAPARTE AND CADOUDAL. Powerful Patho Film. Historical reconstruction of the plot by Cadoudal against262 words
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Advertisement114 1912-03-12 8 Property Sale. The valuable corner block of commercial premises known as Nos. 1 and S, Malacca Street, and No. 6 D'Almeida Street, facing the building of the Mti' intilu liauk of India, and containing an area of about 0,4011 ■qtUM feet, held under a Government lease for SW'J years, subject114 words
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Article382 1912-03-12 9 THE IMPROVED PROSPECTS OF A SETTLEMENT. Round Table Conference Proposal Accepted. RjiOTlß's TbIEORAM. London, March 11. Peace depends on the meeting of the Miners' Federation which moots in London tonight to discuss the Government's invitation to a round table conference and the minimum wage. Meanwhile, tho demands for382 words
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Article88 1912-03-12 9 Armament Bill Under Consideration Dkb Ostasiatische Lloyd Telkuram. Berlin, March 11. A conference will be held on Thursday between the (I.tiumi Imperial Chancellor, the Minister of Finance, and tho plenipotentiaries of the Federal Council, regarding the estimates for the new Armameut Bill. The provisions under the Naval88 words
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Article91 1912-03-12 9 Possible Attack on the Dardanelles Dk.k (ki \si\tisciik Lloyd Tki.k;hai n. Berlin, March 11 The Ambassadors at ltome of Russia, <iei:niny. Hritaiu and France have had individual conversations with Marquis Uiillin.no, t!ie Italian Minister 1m Foreign Affairs, as to the conditions on which Italy is prepared to cuter91 words
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Article58 1912-03-12 9 Kbutkk's Telegram. London, March 11. A Chicago message Hays Mr. Tuft, speaking in tho Jewish quarter on the subject of immigration, said Some Hay we should not tako ho many immigrants, becuuse foreigners arc not always fitted for popular (iovcrnment. bu; I have tried the experiment and58 words
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Article283 1912-03-12 9 District Judge Decides that It is a Beverage. It was definitely decided by the District Judge yesterday that mustik or basri is an intoxicating beverage. The liquor »as brought to his notice in the hearing of a case against a Jew named E. J. Aratoon, living283 words
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Article398 1912-03-12 9 The Board's Policy Supported by Shareholders. A circular has beeu issued to the shareholders of the Rio Graude Rubber Estates, Limited, by the secretaries (Messrs. John E. Watson ami Son, 20 (leorge-square, Glasgow! in which they state that at the extraordinary general meeting held at Glasgow on398 words
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Article326 1912-03-12 9 Reform Suggestions Adopted by Convocation. The marriage service came up for discussion in the Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury, which o|x>ned at Westminster on February 15. The House agreed to the revision in tin' following form of the collect concerning children Bestow, we beseech Thee,326 words
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Article26 1912-03-12 9 It is feared that the coutemplatcd international exhibition at Tokio v. ill not be helu. owing to tho opposition offered by a majority of the citizens.26 words
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Article428 1912-03-12 9 THE INSTITUTION OFFICIALLY OPENED. Knighthood for Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, March 11. There was a large gathering of Government officials and members of the public in the University Hall this afternoon when His Excellency the Governor, Brigadier General Sir F. D. Lugard, K.C.M.G.,428 words
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Article203 1912-03-12 9 Leave to Appeal to Privy Council Granted. In the case of the Straits Settlements ißertami Rubber Co., Ltd. (plaintiffs) aud feoh Chong Beng (defendant) the Hon. A. R. Adams, counsel for the plaintiffs, mode an application to the Full Court of Appeal on 7th inst. for leave203 words
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Article185 1912-03-12 9 Holt Steamer Launched at Hongkong Dockyard. Yesterday afternoon, says a Hongkong paper of the 6th ins'_. the Taikoo Dockyard aud Engineering Co. launched a handsomely modelled stetl screw steamer for Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co.'s Singapore and Deli trade. The vessel is of the awning deck type, the185 words
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Article41 1912-03-12 9 The following prices were realised at the Auction Mart on the 9th instant bneet 1 »267.H7 per pici Sheet 2 266.!W Crape 2 262.80 Scrap crepe 224.15 Barkcrope 219.60 Scrap untreated 187.U0 large quantity of robber was sold.41 words
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Article831 1912-03-12 9 RESULTS UP TO PROSPECTUS ESTIMATE. Estate Self-Supporting. The first annual meeting of shareholders in the Permata Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on February 29, in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms, Shanghai. Mr. B. R. Brighton presided, and other directors present were Messrs. T. H. Harris, J. Kerfoot, and831 words
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Article219 1912-03-12 9 i The hearing of the case of Dr. N'ijhuis against tho Siak Indrapoera Rubber Estates which ended abruptly on Tuesday, following the denunciation by the plaintiff counsel for the rubber company, was continued yesterday in tho British Supreme Court, says the China Press, Shanghai, of February 29.219 words
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Article25 1912-03-12 9 Tambalak.— 2,3so lbs. Bukit Kati1.— 2,548 lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra).— l,74o lbs., making a total for the current financial year of 5,944 lbs.25 words
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Article683 1912-03-12 9 Farcical Gaiety Production at the Victoria Theatre. If any one took a fancy to play Peggy backward, introducing the characters on the plage at Frivillo and leaviug them in the lounge at the New Hotel, London," it would not matter much. Plots and schemes o( things and sequence683 words
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Article376 1912-03-12 9 Mysterious Disappearance of Silk Goods. Ah supplementing our special wire of the nd inst. respecting the big haul of silk from a lighter in Hongkong harbour, the following details, from the Chinu Mail of that date, will be of interest An affair which has been reported as376 words
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Article27 1912-03-12 9 An anonymous gift of £.100 lias been sent to the Anglo-German Friendship ftocitty towards their special appeal for £5,000 to promote peace between England and Ger- many.27 words
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Article89 1912-03-12 9 YUAN-SHIH-KAI'S PROMISE TO UPHOLD. Drastic Measures at Tientsin. RIOTBB's T*I«ORAM. London, March 11. Yuan Shih Kai made a speech at his inauguration in which he said: I shall I ondeavour^faithfully to develop the Republic, increase the welfare of the country, and cement all five races into one89 words
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Article300 1912-03-12 9 MORE DETAILS OF AMUNDSEN'S ADVENTURES. Delicious Diet of Dog Flesh. Reutek's Tklp.<iram. London, March 11. The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Hob art has bad an interview with Captain Arannd Ben, who gave some interesting supplemcn tary details about the dash for tho Polo. The expedition at first300 words
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Article25 1912-03-12 9 Ukitkk's Tki.k..k\m. London, March 12. Submarine A. 13, which wai sunk in a collision at the* beginning of February, has been raised.25 words
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Article27 1912-03-12 9 KkDTKK's TELEGRAM. London, March 12. The Association match England v. Wales at Wrexham ended in i win for England by 2 goals to 0.27 words
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Article40 1912-03-12 9 Rioter's Teleqrax. London, March 11. The arbitration committee which dealt with tho taxicab strike in London has issued its award, which is largely in favour of tho men, who retain all extras received. Other concessions are also made.40 words
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Article23 1912-03-12 9 HUNGER STRIKING." Rsutrk's Telkgkam. London, March 11. Mrs. Pankhurst is ill with bronchitis. The suffragettes who were sentenced to hard labour arc "hunger-striking."23 words
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Article32 1912-03-12 9 Bkutek's Tklki.ham. London, March 11. Mr. Asqaith has announced that he will introduce tho Homo Kulo Bill during the week after the House of Commons reassembles after Easter.32 words
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Article25 1912-03-12 9 D(B OstTASIATISCUB LLOYD TeIKORAM. Berlin, March 11. The Kaiser hasjsigned the .Morocco- Congo agreement. The document will bo patche 1 to Paris to-day.25 words
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Article1743 1912-03-12 10 STRAINING, SOLUTION, MANGLING, DRYING. Some of the Blundering one Meets With. Tho scene is a rubber plantation in Prakc tho month August; the hour ton o'clock in tin- morning. 1 alighted from my motor-bicvele in front of Mr. N.s bungalow. Mr. X." is managing a large estate.1,743 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article613 1912-03-12 10 feated Mr. G. C. Proctor by 6 up and 5 to play. The first 18 boles played on Saturday after noon ended all square, but Dr. Finlayson playing excellent golf the following mor ning was 8 up at the 27th and holed the winning put on the613 words
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Article670 1912-03-12 10 5. C. C. Tournament. The following are the results of yesterday's play Profession Pairs. Press I. Davies and Jennings beat Med. 11. Dr. Clarke and Dr. Chill 7-59-7. Mi-r. XVI. Freeman and Dunn beat Tel. V. Walker aud JcukiuH 6—2 6-4. Mtipty. Marsh and Fulcher beat Mer. IX.670 words
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Article108 1912-03-12 10 Spring Race Meeting. The Singapore Race Coarse will be officially upon for training for the Spring llace Meeting on Saturday, the 16th instant. The following is a lint of homes in training, plus 26 Griffins, which will all be entitled to do work on No. 1, Race Coarse,108 words
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Letter886 1912-03-12 10 To tho Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Youi leading article in Saturday's issue compels me to depart from my custom of keeping silence in the newspapers. For in it some unpleasant suggestions are made, which if true would be very much to the discredit886 words
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Article136 1912-03-12 10 Telegraphic news has bsen received in Bangkok of the outcome of the appeal made in the High Court of Leipzig against the decision of the German Consular Court hire in the famous steam plough case, says the Muu Observer. Messrs. Fritze and Braunger's appeal has been upheld and the judgment136 words
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Article1908 1912-03-12 10 RECENT WORK IN MALAYA AND CEYLON. F.M.S. Freight Rates. An interim general meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association wan held at the offices of the Association in the Chamber of Commerce Building on February 12— the President, Mr. H. K. Magor, in the chair. The secretary having read1,908 words
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Article259 1912-03-12 10 l.aliuan. March 7. The members of tho RmbmMm Club wero at home to their fiieuds 011 the aftarajMM of the 26th ultimo, wlien the pri/.s wer pro 8 ntcd to the wiuners ol the Tennis Tournament. There was quite a large gathering and a number of la-lies wen259 words
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Article33 1912-03-12 10 A pair of pelicans has wintered in Thorucy Fen, Cambridgeshire. The wluto pelican at one time inhabited the Cambridgeshire fens, anil Montagu meiitious tho shooting of a pelican at Homey Fen in 166.1.33 words
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Article58 1912-03-12 10 The first shipment of tobicco from Out Darvcl liay and Tcluk Bukan Estates MM to no vuL by clio steimnr M irud.i ul Urn < ml of February. This is the t(M tofceouo the Tcluk iSuk.ui K-I'..itf has slii[i|H' 1 in quantity, but. a -.u.iplc gr iwu and sent Imiii.'58 words
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Article1717 1912-03-12 11 LARGE EXCESS ON ESTIMATED PRODUCTION. Successful New Issue. The third ordinary general meeting of the Rembia Rubber Estates, Limited, was h::ld on February 12 at 4, Lloyd's Avenue. Fenchnrch Street, E.C., Mr. T. C. Owen, chairman of the company, presiding. The representative of the secretaries (Me*srn. l{«we, White1,717 words
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Article319 1912-03-12 11 Explanation of the Sourabaya Trouble. The following official communique has been Motived by the Coustil-lieneral for the Netherlands in Shanghai, regarding the tlis turbances which occurred recently amongst Chinese at Sourabaya in the island of Java. The wlole affair as reported in the I'nsH has been grossly319 words
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Article249 1912-03-12 11 Soldier, Whaler, Miner, and Silver Squatter. Dr. W. Moritz Wtsi<ni, tin- new minister of tlio Croydnn Free 'ln istimi Church, lias had a remarkable career for a man of 44 ycarx. He was educated at Dresden, Kinuin^liaiu, Uouen, ll< i 1 lt» tu. Berlin and Oxford, takiuj; his249 words
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Article821 1912-03-12 11 Prices Quoted in (he Market This Morning. Singapore, March 12, 1912. Messrs. LyaJ] and Kraft, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations th is morming i Norn Value. buyers. Uellera 9/- Allagai 8/3 8/0 I/- Option* 1/- 1.8 4 1 An K lo Java821 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement13 1912-03-12 11 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement420 1912-03-12 11 Coughing into Consumption Only a Cough but you stop it while it is ONLY a cough. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND The finest preparation made for combating revere ccough.h h. CURES any cough that is only a cough. Very palatable. of all eamisTt. $1.25 and $2.00. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A420 words
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Advertisement422 1912-03-12 11 Raffles AH Hotel. Special ON SATURDAY, MARCH 16. THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC is the Specino for the Specific complaint and of whatever ttaading Price II 25. THE ORIENTAL PILE OINTMENT An c-fficacious Ointment for both external and ink rn»l Piles. Price 11.25 and 75 cts. THE CITY DISPENSARY, Selrgie Road, S.rgapote.422 words
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Advertisement321 1912-03-12 11 4N ENGLISH PICTURE DRAMA by Englii-h film nmkerg, the Britannia Co in hich a popular EDglit-h ai tr< rr, Mi«B Florence Darker, tabtß the title >oe, is to be presented at our huow, entit'ed janr shore: and fcrms the feature of thu entertainment AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD,321 words
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Article4255 1912-03-12 12 THE PROPOSAL TO EXTINGUISH CAPITAL. Agitation Defeated. Pursuant to a requisition, an extra ordinary general meeting of the share holders of tin! Malayan Rubber Loan and Agency Corporation, Ltd., was hold on r-Vbm iry 12, at Winchester House, Old Brad street, E.C., to consider a resolution to4,255 words
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Article603 1912-03-12 12 Passengers Expected to Arrive. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending pisscng ;rs may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list in603 words
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1297 1912-03-12 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON FEBRUARY 15. Wr quote below the best available London list from the report" brought in by the list mail, and add local quotation* from the list prepared by Messrs. Fra»er and Co. (Singapore) on the corresponding date1,297 words
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Advertisement266 1912-03-12 13 Howarth Erskine, Ld., SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for: THE ILCTUfFI I -=r IS M*£ UU Ufl H S of Cholera, Typhoid and V H^ VV Shl &S» fe— other Gorms. A 12-inoh Filter may now be seen flj 9 t^^~ B in operation at our Town Store, H Q H QK^^266 words
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Advertisement120 1912-03-12 13 CIGARETTES at the Hunt. /tffrs Ths man who ndss the best of #JP"»^ horses and breeds the best of hounds J. w also smokes the best of cigarettes jf^S^if' ifc^ State Express. Their supreme ™^||wfifflS|«TO qualities make them the only HlliTUrmHrf) 1 K^^f^^r^ cigarettes possible for men Owiul 1 liiil120 words
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Advertisement226 1912-03-12 13 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE 0O M LTD. (NEAR BNTRANCB to BOBNFO WHAKF Telephone 1028 II So» stoots ot all kinds of FROZBN j M BATS, etc., can be delivered I Shipping ai the Wharves, or is I I the Singapore Roads, on abort I 1 notice. OFFICE HOURS Week days 7226 words
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Advertisement541 1912-03-12 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Dlraotoraji O. A. Dehrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbe Fowlib, m.b., 0.m., Cbitf Mod. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pah, Esq. Oko Soon Tee, Bsq. KbooSian Tan,541 words
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Advertisement284 1912-03-12 14 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Off China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd Shanghai. To the Chinese Gentlemen of Singapore REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of tho world I The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sorts of284 words
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Advertisement530 1912-03-12 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of 420 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,826,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. SINOAPORB BRANCH. Current Aoooonta are530 words
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Advertisement661 1912-03-12 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO. LTD NO. ST AND 68, KLING STRBBT. BsUblished 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reaerve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COUBT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tarn Tbok Joom 6. Sw Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sana T. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia Hbno661 words
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Advertisement811 1912-03-12 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COTTAGE PIANO. ETC.. THE PROPERTY OF O. L. VON STEIN, ES(j., To be held at No. 6 a, Devonshire Road, On Saturday, March 16, at 2-3O p.m. An excellent toned cottage piano by T. B. Payne, London, rattan drawing811 words
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Article957 1912-03-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The following notes are taken from The Financier to band by the last mail One notices that quite a lot of discussion is going on as to the reason why in this country the automatic starting device has been so little957 words
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Article87 1912-03-12 15 A sensational attempt to smuggle a largo quantity of tobacco across the Belgian frontier in a auto-car was frustrated by the vigilance of tho excisemen. Tho autocar, loaded with one and a half tons of tobacco, had just left a Hhcd near the frontier wheu it87 words
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Advertisement552 1912-03-12 15 WOLSELEY The Cap ot Refinement and Reliability.' IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private ueern, that account for the enormous iSOIO demand for Wolseley care, thtt is compelling mmmmtmm4m m expansion of the works by the erection MatHttM I mgcnwmi of new ghopB by tbe haU mile at552 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-12 15 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Conghs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement341 1912-03-12 15 "TROPICAL" CONTINENTAL 111-Ribbed Tyres are by far the cheapest tyres on account of tho greater mileage they give. They are effective Non Skid, very resilient and apart from that improve the look of your car. Remember Tbe Best is always cheapest. CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER CO., LTD., Singapore. Nerve Malnutrition. Due341 words
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Advertisement64 1912-03-12 15 MOTOR GARS Now in Stock. 18/20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metallurgique. 14 De Dion. 12 Waverley (2-seater) 9 De Dion (2-seater) FOR PARTICULARS, APPLY TO A. C. HARPER CO., Kuala Lumpur*. OR THE BORNEO CO, LTD., Singapore. 28-11 -b 7 j FLOORING TILES ?JMK OF VARIOUS DESIuNS. I^KL rELBPHoNB: IU7.64 words
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Advertisement459 1912-03-12 16 IDINE A tested and approved fast colour. Adheres to every kind of surface, especially Cement, Lhne, Plaster, Brick Facades, Wood and Glass, also to Iron and other Metals. Can be Painted on Fresh, Air-dried Wails, and Rough Castings. Dries Stonehard, and does not rub off, therefore is Washable. Can be459 words
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Advertisement386 1912-03-12 16 WANTS. LOAN WANTED. Wanted, Loan of »B,COO on Robber Estate. Addres* Loan, c/o Straits Times. 26-2 25-8 SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted at once, a Shorthand Typiet. Apply by letter, enclosing copies ot testimui Us, to D. 118, c/o Stiaits Times. 18 n CHINESE STORE-KEEPER WANTED. Wanted, a Chinese Store-k'fper with386 words
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Advertisement441 1912-03-12 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET. 'With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie i Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUSEB TO LET. "Bratbay" No. IS, Gilstead Road. In excellent oondition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 613 a HOUBEB441 words
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Advertisement494 1912-03-12 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 a HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 54, Kicg's Road. For further particulars, apply at No. 29, Tras Street. 8 8 21 8 GERMAN BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY NO. 80, STAMFORD ROAD. All kinds494 words
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Advertisement461 1912-03-12 16 NOTICES. HAM KIAT GO. SHIP CHANDLERS. Hnrnmtat ind Municipal Contractor!, ilophone No. 431. 106 109, Market Street. notice" FRESH MILK. All order* for Freeh Milk ate booked np 1 farther notice H. S. IURWAN, Dalian's Australian Horse Repository. 5 a MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissionets of the town Singapore hereby461 words
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Advertisement666 1912-03-12 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARO AND L0061N6. I Apply 21, Sophia Road. 6^B 6-4 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley Road. 2111 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortablo rooms with verandahs availab'e at Cambo Houue, 98. River Valley Ro ad 1-8 818 BILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. Board and Remidocce.666 words
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