The Straits Times, 13 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.821 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 13. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement101 1912-03-13 1 BEER. 100 Snp^ij\l 10 DOZEN I l DOZEN Offer For One Week Only. sing a le a s y id E or nn value GRAMOPHONE d)J,|JU UNEQUALLED RECORDS. Y*'"*'*^ unmuauuii/ Per Qozoitm KATZ 100 BROS., 100 DOZEN LIMITED. DOZEN 4r STEEL REINFORCEMENT. H YRIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS* PARTITIONS, ROOFS,101 words
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Advertisement208 1912-03-13 1 ROBINSON CO., Singapore. BEST ENGLISH-MADE SADDLERY. /BWjPST" *-yr»~~'' *^jgß Hiding Saddles, with knee pads, Lined Best S-r^e. ff^^^^^jdßjsH^jpP^^ Complete witli stirrup leathers, Irons, Girths, Jfn f^ W Crupper, Heavy Felt Saddle Cloth, Weymouth Bridle and Reins fl ij $26.50. V We hold stocks ot Australian Pattern Reverse Hide Saddles Sowter208 words
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Advertisement10 1912-03-13 1 DUMINY GO. CHAMPAGNE ADfIMSON. GILFILLAN *»0 CO., LTD., SOLI AOINT3.10 words
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Article1202 1912-03-13 2 AN IMPORTANT INFRINGEMENT CASE. Cotton Goods in Java. The Manchester Stipendiary Magistrate dealt, on February 15, with an important case under the Merchandise Marks Act, says the Manchester Guardian. The defendant was Mr. C. J. Higginbottoin, trading as C. J. Higginbottom and Co., cotton manufacturers ana shippers, formerly1,202 words
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Article567 1912-03-13 2 Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Report. Writing on February 15, Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. state: About £750,000 in bar gold arrived from the Cape, etc., of which £283,000 was reserved for India (this amount constitutes a record for one week's shipment); the Bank of England will567 words
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Article194 1912-03-13 2 Prisoners Released from the Steel Cage. The great trial of the Neapolitan Camorra at the Vi turbo Assizes in sequel to the Cuocolo murders at Naples in 1908. has now been in session just upon 12 months, and a number of tho accused have already been in prison194 words
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Article147 1912-03-13 2 According to The Board of Trade Labour Gazette the total number of workpeople's applications on the registers of the British Labour Exchanges at the ond of January was 97,175, compared with 64,016 a month previously, and 97,477 a year ago. The number of exchanges open at January 26 was 269,147 words
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Advertisement231 1912-03-13 2 The Banges" of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a A. V grave symptom. It proves N that the body is using up its \\3A reserve of vitality, stored aeainst the attacks of disease, \^s^^%r^'^L M instead of thriving upon the I V^\ food eaten daily. Such a state231 words
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Advertisement41 1912-03-13 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 ono case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatever. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement93 1912-03-13 2 Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. Tsdere is notfjing better on tfie market. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER PRESERVATIVES, 50 cents per -gallon t. o. b. any steamer in tf)e fß,oads or ex §odown. Apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., LD.. WINCHESTER HOUSE. 27-10-0 26 4 RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers!93 words
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777 1912-03-13 3 Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending February 24, 1912. The report of the manager of the Raub A. O. M. Co., Ltd., for the fonr weeks ending February 24, reads Gentlemen, I herewith beg to liand you my report on your mining and777 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement372 1912-03-13 3 BY APPOINTMENT To HtJL E lUNG A commendable feature about Lemco is its marvellous keeping properties." Even in the tropics opened jars keep absolutely fresh and pure. This phenomenon is not due to preservatives, but to beef purity and perfect concentration. Food reliability reaches its topmost point in Lemco. Replace372 words
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Advertisement98 1912-03-13 3 The Liverpool Health Committee has decided to recommend the City Council to lend the City Engineer (Mr. J. A. Brodie) to the Government of India to assist in laying out the new capital at Delhi, k request for his services came from the Undersecretary for India through the Lord Mayor98 words
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Advertisement523 1912-03-13 3 LLa rola [SjiOz Mak« tha Ek'n at V^V\ [Jif^in Ao VELVEI. ana koepa It J LOFT. BMOO[H end vkHIIE t\\ \r\ all Iho year round t?4. Rf R.'morrs and pttvtnli RounhncM. J A ,1| < O )LI\G AND REFRESHING It yl KING THK SLWIMKK HEAT 17, G M. BEETHAM SOlM,^i.>523 words
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Advertisement288 1912-03-13 3 Evvip9 MILK I ThoM who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents plaoe their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 39 years. Being partly com posed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate use.288 words
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Advertisement600 1912-03-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ¥.Wo BTEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CHYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Throngh Bills of Lading issued for ■•kin* Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1913 Outward (for China.) Delta Mar600 words
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Advertisement694 1912-03-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japafleso Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining shir, service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all694 words
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Advertisement604 1912-03-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Bacbo, Kolantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohaamai, Bandon, Langsuac Chumpon Taku, Kohlak %nd Bangkok. Du* Departure 3 p.m. •.•.MAHIDOL* Mai*. 13 s.s. REDANG Map. 13 Map. 18 ■.•.PRACHATIPOK* Map. 17 Map.604 words
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Advertisement85 1912-03-13 4 NEW LINE OF STEAMERS TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS. ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN LINE. Ri'.'ular Direct Servioe from JAPAN CHIN* and STRAITS to BEIRA, DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN, E\ST LONDON PORT ELIZABETH and CAPE TOWN* Calling at MAURITIUS if sufficient inducement o flora, and affording the Q uickeat Freiuht Transport from the ORIENT85 words
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Advertisement515 1912-03-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. W AND OEUTSCH O*»!PFSCMIFf FAHRT9CES. iANM BREMEk Combined Service. The steamers of those 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 I month515 words
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Advertisement616 1912-03-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Brerre IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail ateamers of thia Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Snoz, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,616 words
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Article163 1912-03-13 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, March 13. H t>h Wutnr. 4 «2 «.m R.BO n m. Sinpirore Art C!nb, 4 to 6.8" p.m. A Waltz Dream," Victoria Theatre. Thursday, March 14. H-"«7h W%tor, 6 16 vra.. 9 '21 p.m. Tim Mousmo." Victoria Theatre. B. I. homeward mail clnstn. Qavernor returns163 words
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Article242 1912-03-13 5 TO-DAT. Port 5.,-rtti nlmiii, Penang a» I Unison Lama Bpm HonKknng, Amoy and Swatow Hong Wan I 3pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anaon Ipoh 8 pm Selat PanHjang, Brngkalin, Siak and Pak«n Barue Merkus 8 pm Ponaog and Calcutta C. Apcar 8 pm Fremantle, Adelaide, Mrlbonrne242 words
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Article77 1912-03-13 5 The H 1. rontraot packet steamer Tarob* with mails from Londjn up to the eveoing of J-\ b'ua; y 23, left Ne^apatam at 1 1 pru on Saturday, the 9th in'tant, and any b expected to arrive here on Saturday morning, the 16tb icttant. The Imp. (>77 words
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Article68 1912-03-13 5 Liurr Sinoapori. Dv» in London i Arrived. I' K 9P.SO Marob 2 Mar. I Ut 13 N. U. L. 7 M»r 7 Feb. 15 8.1. S Mm. 8 Feb. 19 M. \f. 18 ft b. 22 P. O. IS Mi, N. D. L. 20 F^b. 29 B.68 words
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Article287 1912-03-13 5 Latest Arrivals. Bridge, Nor. str. 650 tonii, Capt Folkman, Mar 1!. From rUni'k k Mar H. O.c and 6 d.p. LowSnra. For lUnidtok. M.r His. Carlvlo, Brit. utr. 284 t.ns, Capt Durineer, Mar 11 From Port S'liarn, Mar 11. O.c. ad R d.p. Straitn Steamships Coy. Ltd. For287 words
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110 1912-03-13 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAR. Bast WW B »ur Basin— Fuh Wo. R*ht W SiotionNo. I— Teo Pao, Thongwa. SHMfRo Wharf- Nil. Main W. B«ct. No 1— C. Apcar. 8 Nl. 4— Macdiaan Mara. f— Nil. Teuoer. Niw Dock110 words
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Article219 1912-03-13 5 Finance Commerce. •XOHANOI. PRODUCI 8m«*po»i, March 18 19)2 8insipou, Mabcii 18 1013 Oh Lo»doh— Bank 4 ni/i 2/4 4 j Gambier tie 40 Demand M 2/4,", do (Cube No. 1) onpicked 16.60 Private Id/i 2/4tt Co P M Snndried io 70 8 m/e S/4U n do Mixca JC46 Private I219 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article161 1912-03-13 5 Issue 5 Value 10 10 Bolal Tin 10 10 Braann 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kmla Tin 41 41 tAliat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 61. 6/- Pahang Consol 41 41 Pengkalen 41 41 Posing baiit a 41 41 Posing Lama 10 10 Babman Hyd 41 41 k^»"— lib161 words
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Article623 1912-03-13 5 lane "2 Value BnjeM. Seller* 21- J/. Allagai 8 4 37J II- 3/- An*lo-Mai*j 17/1# 17, K J i/. 2/- BaUnt Mai»ka 2/6 2 9 £1 41 Bata Caves 13 00 18K.0 £1 41 Batu Tiga 8 18 9 1 0.0 £1 £1 Bakit Kajanj, 2 17.0 8 0.0623 words
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Article129 1912-03-13 5 Issne 2 Value Buyers Sellers 10 10 Barter* Dom Smelttag 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Bleotrio Trtmwayt 8 0 8/9 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 47 0) 47 25 100 Howarth Bnkuie f U0 100 7% PreJ 02.50 87.60 100 100 K*U Bra, Del. 180.00 100 100 a129 words
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Article44 1912-03-13 5 Bayer i Sellers S'pore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11,800,000 7% S'port- Municipal *i% of 1900 •1,000,000 7% 9%pm S'pore Municipal 4% 1002,900 par Bujorg Sellor* Howarth Brskine 6% 1900,000 par Riley.H»TKTo»ve«e% 1384,000 S* Singapore Bleetrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 S'pore MaDioipal 5 •1,878,000 aom44 words
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Advertisement66 1912-03-13 5 Should be Pleasant to Take. Warn a mnlicino must be given to young chiMrcii it uli. mill be pleaxant to t;iU<\ CliaiiilKTliun's t'ou»h llenivUy ix made from luiif Mflay, and tlic rootN usod in its prcpuratioii glfM it a Hav«r nimilar to maple syrup, making it pleasant to tuko. It66 words
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Advertisement417 1912-03-13 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Mir-h 11. At No. 6, Davoosl.lre Rjad, valnab'e tt nk fn'niti-", etc., at 2.31. M irch 18. At saleroim, furniture, etc., at U. M r h 38 —At Xo. 57. Ann S ang Hill, off Clnh S rePt. furniture, etc at 2. Mirrli 2'. .V417 words
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Advertisement495 1912-03-13 5 Players Itavy (Dixture Wk la i lb. Patent ™f Air-Tight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT: PRICEj SSCTB. JOHN UTTL E j CO-i LD-i ROBINSON CO. FRESH COWS' MILK We beg to advise that we have been appointed sole selling Agents of Fresh Cows' Milk of tho Singapore Model Dairy Company, Limited. This495 words
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Advertisement44 1912-03-13 5 ASSISTANT MASTER WANTED. Wanted, an Assistant Master, Malay preferred, to take a youog o!a«s at the Kuala Kuigsar Malay College, tor saTea nioutl b from April 1, at a salary of 170. Might be peimanent. Apply with testimonials to the Ao'ing Headmaster. 188 a44 words
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Advertisement58 1912-03-13 5 To-Night To-Night X AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDOB 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 I *Tt RESTING FILMS The moat miry and comfortable placu in town.58 words
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1150 1912-03-13 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. CONQUERING THE POLES. Since that unconscionable mountebank Dr. Cook came back from the north with a story of having reached the North Polo, there has been a good deal of reluctance to accept the bare statement of any man that he had accomplished so1,150 words
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Article13 1912-03-13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page H.13 words
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Article16 1912-03-13 6 Tho Singapore Volunteer Corps will have a church parado at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon.16 words
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Article26 1912-03-13 6 The annual general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Kxchange will be held in tin- Kxchange Room on Monday, March 25, at 2.30 p. m.26 words
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Article31 1912-03-13 6 A telephone message was received in Singapore this morning from Changi stating that a house 13 1 miles out tho Changi Road had been broken into and MOO in cash stolen.31 words
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Article29 1912-03-13 6 Chcngkat Scrdang Estate proposes to convert a portion of its concession into a mine. At the last council meeting they secured permission to do this and a prospecting licence.29 words
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Article30 1912-03-13 6 The Fui Yeng Hong Society of Kuala Lumpur has been dissolved under the Societies Enactment IX of I'JOO as this step has been considered necessary for public safety and welfare.30 words
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Article46 1912-03-13 6 An interesting relic of the collision between the onriaac Hawke, now in Singapore, and the White Star liner Olympic, olf Cowes, in the autumn of last year was found on February 12 by divers in Cowes Roads, in the shape of the ram of the cruiser.46 words
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Article49 1912-03-13 6 A Hongkong paper of tho 4th inst. says Tong Shao i 'him and others, who have been sent as a delegation by the Chinese Republican Government to Singapore, etc., to raise a loan from the wealthy Chinese merchants there, aro due in Hongkong to-day by the steamer Tenyo Maru.49 words
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Article50 1912-03-13 6 Capital states the total profits of the Calcutta jute mills for 1911 amounted to fortynine and a half lakhs against seventy six and seventy in 1910 and 1909 respectively. The biggest lnser was the Howrah, just over two lakhs. The Alliance made nine lakhs profit and Fort Gloster four lakhs.50 words
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Article51 1912-03-13 6 According to the Jiji's Nanking correspondent, the long negotiations between Yuan Shih-kai and Dr. Sun Vat-sen have resulted in the appointment of the following Cabini Prime Minister, Tang Shao-yi Foreign Minister, Wu Ting-fang Home Minister, Chao Ping-chun and War Minister, Gen Tuan Cliijui. To-day's telegram confirms the appointment of Tang51 words
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Article69 1912-03-13 6 Charged by General Li Yuan Hung, VicePresident of the Republic, with tlieunbe/./.leincnt of Tls. 800,000, the property of the Hanyang Arsenal, Tsang Ong Choug, financial registrar of the arsenal, was arraigned in the Mixed Court on the 291h ult. After a brief hearing he was released on Tls. l-vi.OOO b69 words
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Article67 1912-03-13 6 The case of the alleged robbery of chandu on Serangoon Road— in which the comphinaut, a Chinese shop-assistant from I'ulo Obin, stated he was attacked by four mm, blinded by chillies being thrown in his eyes, and robbeJ of 526:! worth of ehaudu was concluded in the District Court yesterday.67 words
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Article76 1912-03-13 6 Eight boys of the-Mcath Industrial School were arrested on February 18 on a charge of having murdered Mr. John Kelly, au assi-s-taut master. It is stated that one of the hoys felled Kelly with a blow from a heavy scrub bing brush, whereupon his companions hut led sticks at the76 words
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Article96 1912-03-13 6 A common mode of theft in Singapore seems to be to sneak into the front room of a house where garments are hung up ami ride the pockets. In view of its frequency it is rather surprising that greater precautions are not taken to checkmate this type of thief. Today,96 words
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Article116 1912-03-13 6 The Malay Mail says When one wants' anything done, it is as well to have facts to go on, as opinions differ. Over Port Swet tenham, for instance, the commercial community have had a weary task in getting Government to sec eye to eye with them. Here is a fact116 words
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Article123 1912-03-13 6 Chow Kee Yong, a coolie living at 5J Carpenter Street, was admitted to hospital yesterday as the result of a nasty smack at the liands of a European oflicer on board the steamer Japara. Yong states he went on board to take delivery of some fruit and the officer slapped123 words
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Article141 1912-03-13 6 An extraordinary wave of crime would appear to bo passing over Kuala Kangsar, the seat of H. H. the Sultan, at the present moment. On Saturday last v Chinaman It reported to have been fouuil drowned, but whether it was an accidental death or foul play remains to be proved.141 words
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Article431 1912-03-13 6 Tho Sultan of Pernk has granted letters patent to Mr. A. 11. Stuart Mcl ice. engineer, of Singapore, for a latex spout for the collection of rubber. Captain Hankcy, of the Marine Artillery, has been appointed secretary of the Committee of liii|m i ial Defence in succession431 words
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Article91 1912-03-13 6 A Chm.iru.in shaMed in the second police court w ith the murder of a compatriot in r'rasrr Street was acquitted yesterday afternoon on accouut of alleged perjury on the part of police witnesses. Mr. Carver, who defended, remarked that three of tho Crown witnesses, two of whom91 words
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Article142 1912-03-13 6 By the Blue Funnel liner Khcsius sailing for home this afternoon Capt. I. M. Murphy, the commander of tho Colonial steamer Seamew, goes on threo months' leave, lie entered the service of the F.M.S. Government close upou 27 years' ago when he was chief oflicer of142 words
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Article224 1912-03-13 6 Jowclled shoes arc the latest fad wliioh the wealthy. women of Washington society aro attempting to introduce, Homo startling effects being displayed at receptions and ball», ami even for street wear. Mrs. Alice Long worth, ex I 'resident Roosovelt's daughter, started the new craze a fortnight .igo224 words
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Advertisement133 1912-03-13 6 TO BUSINESS MEN. A new departure in Insurance. We offer insurance against the loss of your most valuable possessions, your letters, correspondence and other records. In the event of these being burnt, their loss would be irreparable. rr n-° STEEL letter files are fireproof, vermin and dust-proof, aod imake handsome133 words
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Advertisement235 1912-03-13 6 YET ANOTHER STRIKING CHANGE To-Night To-Nigh* > I Strong in Latest Topical Events, unequalled for Choice of Travel, Legendary, Dramatic and Comic Photo-plays ALL FIRST-HAND FILMS FKOM FROM PATHE, MILANESE, IBERICO AND THALIE AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. OLD TOLEDO (Spain). Iberico Film, Travel.235 words
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Advertisement73 1912-03-13 6 Property Sales. The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auctiou at Hnm. I'o\mII uud i.'o.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon Freehold land and the IJ-stoiiy (hiiiiso dwelling house known as No. 27, Neil lioad, area l.M'J sijuare feet, part of Grant 5.— Eu Tontf i K i. Leasehold l.ind and compound73 words
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Article449 1912-03-13 7 CONFERENCE WITH THE PRIME MINISTER. Serious Disturbances in Germany Rbutkr's Tklkoram. I .urn lvii. Marcli 12. It is understood that the South Wales co.ilcju hits will participate in the joint conforence, which will probably take placo on Wednesday. A cruise of the Home Fleet to llcrchavcn lias449 words
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Article97 1912-03-13 7 CAPTAIN AMUNDSEN FUTURE PLANS. Contemplates Father Exploration. Kectir's Telegram. London, March 12. Tho lloy.il Geographical Society has cabled congratulations to Captain Amundsen. The Daily Chronicle's continuation of Amundsen's story says that alcohol was barred ou the journey to the Pole, but the provisions were tho best and97 words
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Article24 1912-03-13 7 XXI IKKS Tp.LNlillAM. London, March lft Oxford rowed from Barnes Bridge to Chiswick steps and beat the previous record by four minutes.24 words
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Article34 1912-03-13 7 Keitkhs Tklkiibah. London, March 12. Renter \virrai from Melbourne that Mr. Harolock Wils >v, tho MUMS'* lender, after watching compulsory arbitration in Australia, •ays he is no.v in favour of the principle.34 words
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Article139 1912-03-13 7 PROVISIONAL REDUCTIONS MADE Waiting for Other Powers. Rbutbs's Telegram. London, March 12. The Times says it is understood that in the final settlement of the navy estimates it has been found impossible to make the reduction so strongly desired by Ministerialists, as delays in ship-building have thrown139 words
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Article60 1912-03-13 7 Hkitkh's Tklhcikvm. London, March 13. Submarine A 8 has been towed into Portsmonth, all the ships there having their flags at half-mast. The submarine A3 collided with the gunboat 1 la/. ii .l off the Isle of Wight, on February 2, and sunk at once in 7060 words
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Article32 1912-03-13 7 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd T«leqram. Berlin, March 21. The report from America that Germany has been negotiating for a port on the Atlantic cast of Columbia is declared to be unfounded.32 words
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Article46 1912-03-13 7 Dkb Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, March 12. The report of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line states that the gross profit for the past year was II million marks. Twenty millions have been written off, and a dividend of 6 per cent, has been declared.46 words
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Article22 1912-03-13 7 Dee t i-i \-i v i -i me Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, March 12. The ex-Shah of Persia has left Baku.22 words
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Article51 1912-03-13 7 PERA K RIVER COLLISION. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.! Penang, March 12. The Marine Court which enquired into the loss of the Canton by collision with the Stephan in Perak river has suspended the certificate of the master of the Stephan for twelve months, granting him a gunner's certificate during the51 words
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Article32 1912-03-13 7 (From Oi'R Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 12. The I'lu Piah Ltd. has declared a third interim dividend for the current year of 20 per cent., payable on April 1.32 words
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Article341 1912-03-13 7 Three Millions Increase in Home Imports. The Board of Trade returns for the past yi .n 1 contain the following passige:— With regard to our valuable trade with the Straits Settlements and dependencies, there is a very large balance in favour of that Colony. Rubber is341 words
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Article342 1912-03-13 7 BUOYANT TONE AT YESTERDAYS SALE. Higher Prices Obtained. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 13. There was marked buoyancy of tone at yesterday's auction. Four hundred and eighty-two tons of Plantation was offered (298 tons Malayan) against 850 tons (725 tons Malayan) at the last auction. The342 words
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Article368 1912-03-13 7 Usual Success of Popular Play not Achieved. It would almost seem as if the Dollar Princess" was worn threadbare, in the opinion of the Singapore public, for there was anything but a large audience when this erstwhile popular play was presented by the Bandmann Opera .Company at368 words
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Article24 1912-03-13 7 Bukit Scrubawang. 4,078 lbs. Singapore United.— B,4oo lbs., against 2,850 lbs., February 1911. Kuala Sawah.— 9B7 lbs. Taiping Estates.— l,sls lbs.24 words
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Article29 1912-03-13 7 The continual rise in the price of rioe is giving cause for anxiety in Japan and it is feared that the rioe market will be thrown into great confusion.29 words
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Article1342 1912-03-13 7 ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF LOCAL CLUB. Previous Years Surpassed. Thanks to energetic organisation and wholesome encouragement, the Singapore Art Club's annual exhibition adds more to its importance year by year. The current exhibition, -which opened yesterday afternoon in the Tanglin Club premises and extends over to-day, surpasses all1,342 words
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Article621 1912-03-13 7 Extracting Evidence from Obstinate Witness. A very unsatisfactory witness was dealt with at the resumed preliminary cnijuiiy into the murder of Towkay Gaw Boon, iv the second police court yesterday afternoon. The accused is a Cantonese. Mr. G.G. Seth, D.P.P., conducted the case for the Crown. A621 words
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Article96 1912-03-13 7 The twenty-sixth auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday when there was offered for sale 147 cases, 141.69 piculs or 18,892 lbs. and there was sold 143 cases, or 187.89 piculs .or 18,885 lbs. Prices realised The next auction will take place on Tuesday,96 words
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Article25 1912-03-13 7 A strong wind swept Bakit Mrrtajam on Sunday evening, followed by a heavy shower of rain. Much damage was done to all the banana plantations.25 words
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Article110 1912-03-13 7 THE DARDANELLES BEING LAID WITH MINES. The Attitude of Russia. Redter's Telegram. London, March 13. Turkey has commenced nine laying in tho Dardanelles and pilot ships will meet vessels passing through. Tho Italian Chamber has paused all tho clauses of tho bill authorizing an expenditure of 8,200,000Reuter - 110 words
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Article153 1912-03-13 7 READY TO SERVE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE. An Extraordinary Advance in Efficiency. Rkuier's Tklkgrau. London, March 12. In discussion of the army estimates in the House of Commons Mr. Aiurty declared that the position was the same now as in 189 1 Colonel Seely said it was153 words
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Article317 1912-03-13 7 EX-PIRATE CHIEF LEADING A REVOLT. Tang Shao-Yi As Prime Minister. Rioter's Teleqbam. London, March 12. Iteuter wires from Hongkong that there has been fighting at Canton between recruits under the ex-pirate chief and the regulars owing to the proponed disband ing of tho former. There were 200317 words
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Article32 1912-03-13 7 Deb Ostasutischb Lloyd Telbobam. Berlin, March 12. Military preparations are reported to have been going on at Kars, liatouni and Kriwan, the destination being I'rmia, where Turkish troops are stationod.32 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article634 1912-03-13 8 5.C.C. Tournament. Following aro the results of yesterday's play: Championship. II R L. Dyne v. F. W. Lyall, Unfinish. J. K. Tyler beat J. 11. K. Hesselink 6-0, 8-2. F. Moding beat A. K. B. Terrell 7—5, 6-8. A. SlSlll.KS. F. Ruchwaldy beat Dr. A. G. Bntler 6—4,6634 words
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Article254 1912-03-13 8 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. The following is the draw for the first round in tho competition for tho Presidents Prize ut tho Sepoy Lines Golf Club. The numbers denote the handicaps Mrs. Hart noil and Mr. Plumpton (7) a bye; Mrs. Nicholson and Mr. MacGregor (4) v.Mrs. Kowlio and254 words
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Letter76 1912-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the February rubber returns of Ulu Pandan published in your issue of the 7th inst., I would draw your it tint inn to the fact that same cannot be cor.-ect, as their financial year has not ended76 words
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Letter135 1912-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent referred to in yesterday's paper must, I think, have mistaken a Water Monitor misnamed Iguana for the baby crocodile" at Katong. According to Dr. HanitBch's interesting Guide to the Museum, tin* former reptile is the largest of135 words
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Letter445 1912-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I crave your condescension to lint out a couple of mistakes in your rubber share handbooK, discovered in the course of many desultory perusals of that valuable work. 11,I 1 il nvniu. The issued capital at the date of445 words
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Article160 1912-03-13 8 The report of the committee of the Tanglin Club for the year ending January 31, 1912, states that the accounts for the year can scarcely be considered as satisfactory, in that tho working account shown expenditure in excess of income to the amount of $1,206.16 as compared with160 words
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Article38 1912-03-13 8 Last quarter 1,619 motorcars, 312 heavy motor cars, and 498 motor-cycles were registered in London, bringing tho totals to 14,701, 3,879, and 16,874 respectively. During tho quarter 7,680 liccncex to drive wore issued, bringing the total to 203,783.38 words
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Article816 1912-03-13 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning, Singapore, March 18, 1912. Means. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. buyers. Sellen. 3/- Alla^ai 8/4 8/11 2/- Option! 1/- 1/8 4 1 Adklo Java 6/6 6/6 1 Anglo-Johore816 words
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Article409 1912-03-13 8 Alleged Cheating by Professional Gamester. The paraphernalia of a trick that is not unknown on show grounds at Home was produced in the third police court yesterday to illustrate evidence in a case against a man named H. Goldenberg. He was charged with cheating one Ann Kee409 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement13 1912-03-13 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Croat Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement185 1912-03-13 8 'TRIUMPH' MOTORCYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agcnta; RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. Coughing into Consumption Only a Coni(h but yon ittop it while it is ONLY a cough. WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND The finest185 words
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Advertisement254 1912-03-13 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 16. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every oomfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European RtstauranW. Manager G. Feraudy, late from the Qrand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrioal season (from October254 words
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Advertisement258 1912-03-13 8 A SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT is provided by the pictures we present and the musical accompaniment furnished by our orchestra TO-NIGHT. 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. THE SUBJECTS ARE VARIED and so chosen as to make THE SELECTION AN IDEAL ONE AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. "Thb Sedok Wabblkr258 words
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Advertisement438 1912-03-13 9 FUSSELL'S. \yf THERE'S V A k-A IS YOUR V .(7 NO 'V 1 VY. /BABY SICK f W/, MILK Afe-j t>A/' AND ;jU thai can equal S %J Of FRETFUL JO J^ russclls lor balm*, "^t r < m c II un We lyWEjrttarilw* doubtedly caused by the milk famous438 words
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Advertisement197 1912-03-13 9 UNION 88. CO OF NEW ZEALAND. LTD SINGAPORK TO NEW ZEALAND DIRECT, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON AND DUNEDIN. ALSO CALLIn'Q AT SAMARANG AND FIJI (IF INDUCEMENT OFFERS). The Company's Steamer Aparima 5,704 lona, J. K. Stringer, Commander, maictaint a regular four monthly service betwien Singapore acd New Zealand. Excellent saloon accommodation197 words
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Advertisement1025 1912-03-13 9 STEAMER BAIUMBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoiaoo to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Borope, Operating the Hew 21,000 ton Triple Scrtw Turbliu Liners "Shlnyo Maru Tenyo Waru Md Chip Ham,"1,025 words
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Advertisement602 1912-03-13 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND. BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking put eenßeru and oargo with tranohipment (or other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NOKTtt QUEENSLAND PORTH, BHITIRU NKW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN. TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTd. Imooth Paaaage. Superb Soonery.602 words
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Advertisement143 1912-03-13 9 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. INBAR ENTRANCE to BORN BO WHARF Telephone loae II SeastosksofailkindsofFßOZßN MEATS, etc., oan be delivered j Shipping at tbe Wharves, or is j tbe Singapore Roade, on abut 1 1 notice. OFFICE HOURS Week days 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 7 a.m. to 8143 words
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Advertisement470 1912-03-13 10 INSURANCE. 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Off DIMOtOrfJI G A. Dannies, Esq., Chairman. A H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. ['■Tib Kowlis, m.»., 0.m., Chief Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Vow Noam Pam, Bsq. Om« Soom Tbb, Bag. K470 words
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Advertisement311 1912-03-13 10 INBURAWCE. FEDERAL UFE MBUMNCE OOMMNf OF MMMM. BSTABUaUD 1883. M.O. Inturano* in Foroe, over $4f ,M 0,000.00 Now BdilnMi, 1910, over..-M,«0,000.M Large Nat Surplua above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding elaima, Direot Government Supervision Cash Loans.'Settloments^ etc, made locally. Polioioa are WORLD WIDE." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Barters311 words
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Advertisement534 1912-03-13 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRAUA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80AM) Shares of 430 each M M M 41,200.000 Reserve Fund 41,626,000 Reserve Liabilitr of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRS Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Bootland, Ltd. SINGAPORE534 words
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Advertisement643 1912-03-13 10 BANKING. THE UE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. ff AND 68, KLING STREET. Bstabliabed 190 T. Capital paid np 11,000,000.00 Reeorve liability of proprietors 1,000.000.00 OOUBT OF DIRBOTORS. 1. Tab Taoa Joom 6. Sim Ku 3am 3. Nam En Sin 7. Tao Hoo Lv 8. Liow Cua643 words
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Advertisement744 1912-03-13 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COTTAGE PIANO. ETC.. THE PROPERTY OF O. L. VON STEIN, ESQ., To be held at No. 6 a, Devonshire Road, Saturday, Bffctpoh 16, at 2-3O p.m. An excellent toned cottage piano by T. B. Payne, London, rattw drawing room744 words
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Advertisement242 1912-03-13 10 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. The New Mail Train Service enables us to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of The Straits Times containing all the important telegrams and news received up to a late hour in the afternoon. This edition can be bought m tbn242 words
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Article759 1912-03-13 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Something like a sensation has been created in the motoring world by the announcement that the Royal Automobile Club has decided to place on the roads "touring snides," or in other words acouts, says the Evening Standard. It will at once759 words
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Article230 1912-03-13 11 Seized with Panic at Aviator's Descent. Particulars are now available of a sensational adventure of one of the Italian army aviators at Hengasi. On February 2, Lient. Cannonieri, despite a strong wind, which ren dered flight almost impossible, attempted to fly across the desert. He succeeded in230 words
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Advertisement449 1912-03-13 11 WOLSELEY v Tho Cm of Refinement and Reliability IT IS THB RESULTS, in the hands of private osers, that account for the enormous Mala demand for Wolneley care, th»t ia compelling Agent.: ?.^£ZZZ&££Z!£ *B*»<» > H. M. Hunt, in the TatlerCENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LD. A Few Rea,»on« IHTKy You Should449 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-13 11 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc12 words
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Advertisement190 1912-03-13 11 DUNLOP ■|^|mS^B|^ The Ear! of Harrington to on his 25 H.P. Hudson V\ jjl Car, says:- V\ 111 Elvaston Castle, Derby. rj 111 f,J VA The Dunlop Tyres hare worn better, and /h fit been more satisfactory, than any others ill Y\ I bat I ha- c ever used, and190 words
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Advertisement91 1912-03-13 11 TAN CHENG SIANG, CHOP BIONG LIM SAW MILL GO. Timber and General Merchants and Contractors. Always have a Urge stock of timber and planks of all descriptions Building materials, bricks of different kinds, tiles and lime, etc). Teak wooi and planks of all sizes and Teak Shingles always in stock.91 words
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Advertisement417 1912-03-13 12 Burn Co.'s RANEEGUNGE" DRAIN PIPES. Strongest Cheapest. SALT GLAZED BRICKS. CHEQUERED BRICKS. COPING BRICKS. SANITARY APPLIANCES. Specially designed for this part of the world. CATALOGUE FREE FROM SOLE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. BILLET WANTED. Married Rubber Planter, with good experience, desires a change. Apply T. E. J.,417 words
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Advertisement378 1912-03-13 12 WANTS. VACANCY FOR MARRIED COUPLE. Silver Bank, 107, Orchard Road. Tele. ML 12-8 18-8 LIGHTERA6E. An Export Firm is prepared ti receive tenders for the regular lightering of their shipments. Apply A.Z.. c/o Straits Times. 123 148 LOAN WANTED. Wanted, Loan of «6,C00 on Rubber Estate. Address Loan, c o378 words
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Advertisement440 1912-03-13 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffl e s Quay Apply Outhrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 B HOUBEB TO LET. "Brathay" No. 16, Oilstead Road. In exoellont condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 6-12 v440 words
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Advertisement565 1912-03-13 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singaporo Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 v HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 61, King's Road. For furthnr particulars, apply at No. 29, Tras Street. 8 3 21 8 GERMAN BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY NO. 30, STAMFORD ROAD. All kinds565 words
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Advertisement484 1912-03-13 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLER^ Bevsrsmsßt md Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 1084 109, Market Street. "iJOTJCET FRESH MILK. All orders for Fresh Milk arc booked up till further notice. H. S. KtRWAN, Dalian's Australian Horse Repository. 4-8 v THE SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. The Twenty-First Annual General Meeting will be484 words
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Advertisement536 1912-03-13 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FROM $10 Pei* Month, THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O. HOTEL. PENANG Tho best and the most frequented Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium ia tbe Straits, ABB IHI BBANCBBB Ot RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIBS BROTHERS Proprietors. U2780 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT536 words
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