The Straits Times, 23 April 1912
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Title Section13 1912-04-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.855 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. APRIL 23. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement158 1912-04-23 1 E -UH^m GREAT DISPLAY OF MILLINERY ON Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, April 24 April 25. April 26. Ladies' Trimmed, Semi-Trimmed and Ready-to-w^ar Hats, Girls' and Maids 1 Semi-Trimmed Straw Hats and Special Shipment of the Latest Paris Models. ALL TO BE SOLD AT 20 PER CENT. OFF THE MARKED PRICES. KATZ158 words
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Advertisement38 1912-04-23 1 SLEDGE MILK II GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed mm the FAMOUS PASTURES 01- THE BERNESE ALPS. S m Si p I A Ask for: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS SONS, LIMITED.38 words
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Advertisement183 1912-04-23 1 ROBINSON CO. Just Unpacked NEWEST STYLES IN LADIES' Ready-to-Wear Hats ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Untrimmed Straws. ROBINSON CO. M Mai 23C_ 33 o Iv T 33 3R/_ kokens and mm WORT.D RENOWNED just Landed AMERFAS BARBBR CHAIRS FRESH SMOKED SALMON obtainable fkom RUSSIAN SAUSAGE. A. FRANKEL CO., 376, Viotoria183 words
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Article1971 1912-04-23 2 SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND DRAW AT GLASGOW. Notes and Tables. Despite the coal strike and the lack of special trains, 128,000 persons managed to get to Hampdcn Park, Glasgow, last Saturday, to witness the tussle between Scotland and England for the Association championship, says the Weekly Scotsman of1,971 words
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Advertisement197 1912-04-23 2 'HAZELINE' SNOW" (TRADE MARK) The Original JttSS^ Non-Greasy <6^P^*^ Better than Toilet M H Powders for Per- I iR' spiring Skins and \?V. JFg/ Florid Complexions J^&p Beautifies the Skin "'Hazeline' Snow" prevents and relieves painful Bonbon removes roughness and excessive colour, imparts an enchanting clearness and tone to greasy197 words
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Advertisement10 1912-04-23 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cmre.10 words
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Advertisement28 1912-04-23 2 MASSEUR, R. ABE, Japanese, No. 889, North Bridge Road. Treats Patients for Paralysis, Neuralgia Rheumatism, Lumbago, Convulsion, Deformity by Sickness or injury, Muscles and Nerves. 16-1 v 16-528 words
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Advertisement248 1912-04-23 2 IH^ ■.Jnlll! 1 Ji **J Mj^^^^^^^^B J f j Odol possesses the J tbree (s-iential eharacteMw ristics of a coxl dentifrice &J and mouthwash 1. It is genuinely antistp ie, and prevents decay of the teetb. 1. It is innocuous to the most sensitive nuuth. 3, It is agreeable and248 words
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Advertisement69 1912-04-23 2 A W.Tully 18 now doing business on the forthcoming Singapore Races DOUBLES TREBLES AND STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. Price list caa bo ecan] at the oflico NO. 11, THE ARCADE Tel. Tully, Singapore Telephone 589--20-4 106 JUST ARRIVED Rollmops, Bismarck Herrings AND Braat Herrings SO cents per tin. Kuhlmann's Cervelat69 words
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Article617 1912-04-23 3 Rubber and Tobacco the Chief Products. There was an interested audience at the Society of Arts, John Street, Adelphi, the other afternoon, to hear Mr. Leonard Lovegrovo read a paper on British North Borneo. Lord Brassey presided, and, in introducing the lecturer, said he felt a deep617 words
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Article498 1912-04-23 3 Educational Sojourn on the Continent. The Prince of Wales is to spend three or (our months on the Continent, first in Paris and ilu-ii probably in Berlin, before he goes to Oxford at the beginning of next Michaelmas term. The Prince, accompanied by Mr. II. P.498 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement520 1912-04-23 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE OR fluid extract of RED JAMAICA I^""'^'^ Pronounced by the HICHEBT MEDICAL AUTHORITIES the most TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of520 words
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Advertisement659 1912-04-23 3 SIX YEARS' ITCHING TORTURE CUBED Face and Arms Covered with Eczema. Suffered Immortal Agony. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Effected a Complete Cure in Three Weeks. "It RiT(» me great ploasuro to bear testimony to the marvelous healing proprrtii* of tCuticura Soap and Culicurs Ointment. I owe them a <l--l>t of659 words
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Advertisement257 1912-04-23 3 MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold; Tin like Silver. ll's<l ASK FOR Ny Carlsberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLE IMPORTERS) THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. LTD. 2712 b 2612 ENO'S 'FRUIT SALT' A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY FOR All Functional Derangements of the Liver, Temporary Congestion arising from Alcoholic Beverages, i Errors in Diet257 words
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Advertisement603 1912-04-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Riro. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOB OHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, OBTLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRKANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1913 Ovlward (for Ohina.) Devanlia May603 words
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Advertisement695 1912-04-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. -UROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be (ween Yokohama via ports to Marseille* London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-eerew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed anc canatraoted, and are695 words
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Advertisement704 1912-04-23 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserab, Tringgann Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Cbampon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Du* Departure 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIOOL April 24 a.s. REOANG April 24 April 37 .a. PRAOHATIPOK April704 words
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Advertisement512 1912-04-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD beutsch uameiin-r-aMTMES. HUM MEM I. Combined Servioe. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, Ohina and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onco a month for Bremerhavon512 words
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Advertisement607 1912-04-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddautscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connect ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, ami vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,607 words
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Advertisement710 1912-04-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OF 8TEAMER8. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calontta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en roate. PLEET Tons Oommander Japah 8,018 A. Stiwabt Ouoon Apoab 4,600 .1. E. Drakr710 words
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Advertisement629 1912-04-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.S Royal Mail Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIQHWATTO EUROPE Vu Ohm*, Japam, Canada and tbb L'nited Statbi, Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe Yokohama, Victoria and Vanoouver. X.M.S. Bmpress of India" Twin screw RMS. Bmpress of Japan" I ce A629 words
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Advertisement659 1912-04-23 5 STEAMER SA1UH88. 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, Soez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, HlongkoDg and Shanghai, and at Penang on the homeward voyage. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Dae to arrive on or about Due to659 words
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Advertisement899 1912-04-23 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPAING RACE MEETING. (Under S HA. RuU$ of Boeing), Will be held on Tuesday, May 7 Thursday, May 9 and Saturday, May 11, 1912. PROGRAMME. FIRST OAY. Tuisoat, Mat 7, If] 2. 1. THE OPENING STAKES.- C2.3Op.ro.) Value 1000. A Handicap for Horses that have not899 words
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Advertisement808 1912-04-23 5 the hour tor Scratching 5 p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the rJo.. Owners o( Uriffinß are entitle 1 enter for either of the following series of Races Fua B«ritt No. 1 First Day— Raoe No. 4. Second Day— Race No. 1. Berie* No. 9 First Day— Raoe No. 7. Seoond808 words
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Advertisement372 1912-04-23 6 If it be not true, speak it not, If it be not seemly, do it not." Marcus Aurelius. The one and only Sole Agents i PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. GOULET CHAMPAGNE t*m Supplied to all British Transports. H. M. S. Medina with their /JR Majesties the King and k/SSL Queen372 words
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Advertisement178 1912-04-23 6 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD. Portland Cement. In Casks of 375 lbs. net. Drain Pipes, any shape In Bags of 250 lbs. net. Gutterways Cement Tiles, any pattern. Firebricks, pressed Glased Paving Tiles Paving Bricks Prioes, samples and fall partioulars will be forwarded on application to Aqeni W. A. STOPAHI.178 words
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Advertisement1162 1912-04-23 6 SUBSCRIPTION LIST CLOSES ON APRIL 26, AT NOON. This Prospectus has been filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies in Singapore. TING KIL TIN MINES, LIMITED. (Registered in Ihe Colony of the Straits Settlements) CAPITAL 1 Nominal (divided into 50,000 Shares of SIO each $500,000 To be ir-said to1,162 words
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Article98 1912-04-23 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, April 33. ni«h Waif, 1.1 a.m., 8.6 p.m. St. <;<or«c'rt Day. Wednesday, April 34. High Water, 1.49 a.m., 4.47 p id. Thursday, April 35. High Water, 2.61 a.m.. 6.14 p.m. 8. 1. bomoward mail cIohob. Friday, April 36. High Water, 4.44 a.m., 7.54 p.m. N.98 words
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Article247 1912-04-23 7 To-DAT. Malacca and Muar Lady Wei 3 3 pm Port Dickson an 1 Port Nwottonli«m Sappho 3 pm Ti bini' Tinnt?i, Ucugkalix and liagnn Esmrralda 3pm Billiton and Batavia Han Y. Seng Bpm Port Dickson Carlyle 3 pm Saigon Kr i 3 pm Sourabiya. Broomc, Dorby. P.247 words
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103 1912-04-23 7 Wharves at v *.uih Vessels are Berthed 1 0-Uay. TANJONG PAQAK. Bast Wharf Basin— Nil. Bast W. Siction No. I— Thongwa. Shiiks Wharf— Nil. Main W, S*ot. No. 2— Bandon. B—Wakasa8 Wakasa Maru. 4— Nil. 6— Nil. B—Alcinons,8 Alcinons, Dsrvel. Niw Dock 7103 words
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Article137 1912-04-23 7 The ii I. contract packet steamer Taroba with mails from London np to the evening ol April I, left Nugapatain at 9 pm. on Saturday, the 20th instant, and may be expoctfd to arrive here on Saturday morning, tho '27th inst. The P. and C). outward intermediate137 words
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Article455 1912-04-23 7 Latest Arrivals. Braid, Nor. str. 645 tons, Capt Folkestad, April 22. From Hacgkok. April 18. O.c. and 6 p. Joo Scut; Chan, For Bangkok, April 'if. Roads. I'.ri.lt;!'. Nor. str. i',.'jii tous, Capt Folkman, April 22. From Bangkok, April 18. G.c. and 6 d.p. Low Sum. For iiaugkok,455 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article106 1912-04-23 7 SinoAPOßa, Apbil 28, 1912 UMijOMDoa— BanK 4 m/a z/4^ Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/g 2/4# 8 m/a 2/44 On Oibmari— B»nk d/d 188* Private f m/R 242* On Fi.mi- B»ok d/d 284 Private Be /a 389 On Ini>u-BankT. T. 174 4 Private BOd/B 176 Om Honskoms— Bank d/d106 words
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Article130 1912-04-23 7 SIMOIFOU, AI'KIL 28 1812 Uamtm r bnyerg I 10.00 do (Cabe No. 1; impieked M ib.PO Copra Snndried n.io do Mixed 10.78 Pepper, Black buyers 21.00 do White B% buyers 81.00 Sago Floor Sarawak 4.10 do Brunei No. nom. Pearl Sago D oni. Coffee Bali 88 SO Coffee Palembanp,130 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article154 1912-04-23 7 Issue 5 Value al Boyen. Sellers 10 10 Belli Tin 10 10 B ma uk 10 10 Kanaboi £1 411 Kin ta Tin 4tl 411 Labat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- PahanR ConBol £1 41 Penekalen XI £1 Posing Babra £1 Pqhid« Lama 10 10 Fabman Hyd.154 words
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Article540 1912-04-23 7 Value Buyers. Sellers 2/- I/- AllngM 8/1 j 8,8 2/. 2/- Anj;io-M»tay 18 ?i 17/6 2/. 2/- Bat&ng Maiaka 2/7 2/10 £1 41 Batu c'avea 13.0.0 13.15.0 £1 41 BataTiga 8.18 9 4.0.0 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.19.0 3.1.0 41 £1 Bukit Lintang 4 7.6 4.U.6 3/. 2/. Bukit540 words
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Article121 1912-04-23 7 Value oJ Boyer* Sellers 10 10 Buten nom 8mclti«(. 10.00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Blecteie Tramw«j» 8/6 8/8 10 10 Franor Neave 49 60 60.00 100 Howartb Krskine 60.00 LOO 7 Prot 93 60 B7 e0 100 100 K»tz Bro, liet. 180.0C 100 100 a 8% Com. Prct.121 words
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Article44 1912-04-23 7 Bayers Seller I Howarth Brskine 8% 1900,000 pa« Riley,Hargroavea«% 1284,000 U Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4860,000 Spore Monioipal 6 11,878,030 MM Bayers Sellert Spore Mnnioipal 4)% of I»u7 $1,800,000 7% Spore Municipal 4}% of 1900 11,000,000 7% o%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par44 words
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Advertisement8 1912-04-23 7 For Chronic Cheat Goatplaiata, Mfooda' liicat Puppcruiiut Cure.8 words
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Advertisement269 1912-04-23 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April 26.— At The Ordnance Depot, Pulan Brani. War Department Store, at 2. April 26.— At saleroom, gramophone records, at 11. April '27.— At No. 75, Bras Basab Road, excellent household furniture, etc., at 2. April 27. At Kinrara Orchard Road, furniture, f-tc., at 2.80.269 words
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Advertisement298 1912-04-23 7 Players liavy J (Dixfure In i lb. Patent Air-T*ight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT: PRICE 55 GTS. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.. Per Tin. ROBINSON CO.. KATZ BROS.. LTD.. WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW CO.. LD. HARMSTONS Grand Circus AND ROYAL MENAGERIE OF PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS. Unanimous Verdict t The Only Show that give* you your298 words
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Advertisement146 1912-04-23 7 Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDOK ROAD. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT The Gaumont Graphic No. 13. Contents: Fashion of the Theatre in the Lobby of the A thence Paris, Arrival of the Hound Franco" Motor Race Pariß, Cycle Race Paris Tour Versailles, Trial before a Military Commission in demantling and patting together again146 words
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Obituary24 1912-04-23 8 Walkbb. Suddenly on April 22, on board B. I. S. N. Co.'s s.s. LUNKA, Alexander A. Walker, Chief Engineer, in his 89th year.24 words
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1099 1912-04-23 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 23. MR. W. T. STEAD. Just as a prophet has no honour in hit own country, it happens occasionally that a man is thought less of in his own profession than out of it. Mr. W. T. Stead was recognised universally as a person of1,099 words
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Article21 1912-04-23 8 At the Selangor Fire Brigade display on tho 13th inst. the tambies who were successful were each given a silver watch.21 words
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Article26 1912-04-23 8 The German mail steamer Buelow left Colombo on the 21st inst. at 10 a.m. and is expected to arrive here on 26th inst., at 4 p.m.26 words
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Article56 1912-04-23 8 The Pasir Panjang murder trial is still engaging the attention of the Chief Justice, Sir w. H. Hyndman Jones, and a special jury. Mr. G. G. Seth, the D.P.P., and Mr. R. St. J. Braddell appear to prosecute on behalf of the Crown, and Mr. T. Dudley Parsons and Mr.56 words
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Article13 1912-04-23 8 Latest advertisements of tho day appear on page T and on page 11.13 words
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Article28 1912-04-23 8 Lim Choo Swec, of 26 Ann Siang Hill, li.nl lodged a complaint with the poK-e charging his cashier with criminal broach of trust in respect of I(s. 1,351.28 words
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Article32 1912-04-23 8 The Tamil who was convicted lust week of stealing Mr. V. Ctterson Kelso's coat f rom the steamer Kita.no MUru at Tanjoug Pagar was to-day sent to rigorous imprisonment for one month.32 words
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Article33 1912-04-23 8 More will be beard about Jimah shortly, for a meeting has been called to receive and discuss the report of the directors relating to the working of the company since the annual meeting.33 words
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Article36 1912-04-23 8 While he was putting the tigers through their paces in Harmston's Circus last night Mr. John liougol's watch and chain were stolen from the pocket of his coat, which he hod left in the dressing tent.36 words
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Article37 1912-04-23 8 A general meeting of the members of the Chinese Volunteer Club will be held at the Club house, Beach Road, on Saturday, tbo 27th inst., at 7.30 p.m., to consider proposed aherations to the existing rule -s.37 words
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Article37 1912-04-23 8 Prince Hamlet will be staged by the Star Opera Co., Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, tonight under the auspices of the Young Men's Moslem Associ .-ion in aid of the funds of the Ottoman lied Crescent Society.37 words
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Article44 1912-04-23 8 The next int. tiny of tho Natural History Society oi Malay a will be held in the Sanitary Board Room, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, April --i, at 10.30 a.m. A short lecture will be given by Mr. Keith Bancroft on Some facts about Fungi."44 words
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Article49 1912-04-23 8 The China Mail hears that it is contemplated to start a new evening newspaper in Shanghai and that Mr. W. H. Donald (Far Eastern Correspondent of the New York Herald) and Mr. F. L. Pratt (who leaves tho Hongkong Telegraph at the end of the present month) are interested.49 words
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Article50 1912-04-23 8 As the icsult of the collision of a taxicab with a company of the Hants Hegimcnt on the return from night operations at Franborough, the authorities are considering the advisability of the rear files of marching columns at night wearing a red reflection fixed to the back of the belt.50 words
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Article75 1912-04-23 8 It appears that a good many of the coolies at Nanking have adopted the new style of hair-cutting, with reservations. Beneath a fringe which appeared to indicate that the owner had cut his fptM auil allowed his hair to grow,' tightly curled queues have been found, coiled out of sigh',75 words
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Article82 1912-04-23 8 Tlie chief engineer of the Hudson's Bay Railway has been instructed to send out a party of engineers to Hudson Bay, some of whom will go to Fort Churchill and the others to Port Nelson. They will remain at these ports for some months taking observations and making surveys as82 words
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Article66 1912-04-23 8 William Hewitt, assistant secretary of the Baldock Football Club, was prosecuted at Hitchin by the Herts Football Association for a serious and unprovoked assault on Alfred Newling, referee in the BaldockWelwyn match on March 2:1 The referee was assaulted while leaving the ground, and was conveyed to the dressing-room in66 words
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Article79 1912-04-23 8 Subject to audit the directors of the China Traders' Insurance Company, Ltd., will recommend that a final dividend of 54 per share be paid for account 1910, making 8B for the year, an interim dividend of $4 per share for 1911 and a. bonus of 20 per cent, on contributory79 words
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Article101 1912-04-23 8 The work on tho new graving-dock at Keppel Harbour was sufficiently far adTanced to allow of the admission of water on Sunday afternoon. Enough water was let in to float the one huge caisson which has now been finished, and, yesterday afternoon, this caisson was temporarily adjusted in the position101 words
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Article113 1912-04-23 8 The rich adornments of the principal idol in the Chetties' Temple, Tank Road, tempted a Tamil thief to sacrilege this morning. Usually one of the servants of the temple watches over the idol, but as things were a bit quiet this morning he left his post fora bath. As he113 words
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Article123 1912-04-23 8 Socotra, whose Sultan is to receive a visit from a cruiser as the result of the plundering of the Straits Steamship Co. 'a Kuala, was for many centuries a place dreaded by the mariner. In tho tenth century it was notorious as a pirate haunt, and one devout authority described123 words
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Article418 1912-04-23 8 Mrs. \V. King and family were passengers homeward on the (ierman mail yesterday. When Mr. JmMm Fisher proceeds to Peuang, ho will be ■ndflliwllll] in Singapore by Mr. Justice Kbden. His Lordship C expected here at an early date. Mr. Hayncs, Assistant Superintendent of Immigrants, at Klaug,418 words
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Article37 1912-04-23 8 Appropriate weather continues to favour the enterprising management of Harmston's circus. Nevertheless the attractive programme is drawing good houses. To-morrow thcro will be a matinee commencing at > p.m., the doors being open at 3 p.m.37 words
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Article50 1912-04-23 8 Following is the result of crushing operations at Ruub for the four weeks ending 20th inst:— Bukit Koman, stone crushed 3,502 tons gold obtained 755 ozs., average per ton 4.4H dwt.— Bukit Malacca, stone crushed 2,082 tons gold obtained 140 ozs., average per ton 1.40 dwt.50 words
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Article89 1912-04-23 8 A marine inquiry into the circumstances attending the collision that took place, on the morning ot 9th instant at the pilot brig, Rangoon, between tho B. I. S. N. Company's steamer Angora, which was taking iv the English mails, and tho Chinese Steamship Company's steamer Seang89 words
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Article135 1912-04-23 8 With a total population in Singapore of 29 Wales can manage to celebrate St. David's Day in a manner befitting the occasion, Scotland with 477 representatives always recognises its patron saint, and there is no doubt that the 236 loyal Irishmen honour St. Patrick on March 17.135 words
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Article188 1912-04-23 8 One of the handiest little books on the rubber business is The Kubber Hunter's Notebook" by Frank Brahaui, F.U.G.S. It is not a great original work in any sense, but frankly a compilation from the most reliable and modern sources. There is very little in it that188 words
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Advertisement197 1912-04-23 8 MAISON FONDEE EN 1828. Courvoisier's BRANDIES 1 869 and Three Dlamondi." The Brandies of this old established firm are now more generally used in the principal London Clubs, Hotels, and Restaurants than any other brands. STOCKS KEPT BYi Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., SOLE AGENT'S. CRAWFORD'S Finest Very Old SCOTCH WHISKY $11.25197 words
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Advertisement184 1912-04-23 8 DON'T READ THIS I'nless you arc fond of Cinematograph entertainments. If you are, then don't miss seeing THE GRANDEST PICTURE EVER PRODUCED. By the Famous Thanbouser Co. Portraying in detail The Life of DAVID COPPERFIELD Enacted by players of prominence and acknowledged to be the most perfect picture representation of184 words
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Article783 1912-04-23 9 MR. BRUCE ISMAY SPIRITEDLY DEFENDED. Passenger LinesSupplying Additional Boats. Kbctkk's Telegram. London, April 11. A New York message says Mr. Ismay says ho supposed that tlio inquiry of the Senate Committee was for tho purjwscof ascertaining how similar disasters could be prevented, not tu inquire, into his personal783 words
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Article39 1912-04-23 9 Neuter's Telegram. London, April 22. The death is announced of Mr. I tram Stoker, who was the author of several novels, and was for many years associated with Sir Henry Irving as business manager.Reuter - 39 words
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Article413 1912-04-23 9 Notable Record of the Scientific Body. It is announced tuat the Royal Society will celebrate its 250 th anniversary in July. It is also announced that representatives from learned societies all over Europe have been invited to London to take part in the historical gatherings which will413 words
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Article392 1912-04-23 9 Young Englishwoman Brutally Victimised. A sad story of a young English woman's misplaced confidence in her lover has come tu Bgfct in Melbourne, says an exchange. Some little time ago a young man, who was rather wild in his tendencies, was sent out to Australia by his392 words
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Article30 1912-04-23 9 Said to be the oldest town clerk in London, Mr. Henry Smith, town clerk of Lambeth, is shortly to retire, after having been connected with the borough for thirty years.30 words
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Article605 1912-04-23 9 CONTINUED SUCCESS OF GOLD MINES. Another Big Dividend. The annual report of the directors of the Mijnbouw Maatscnappij Redjang-Lebong for tho year ended December !il, 1911 has been issued and a copy forwarded to us. From this we gather that the ore developed in 1911 was 145,406 showing605 words
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Article276 1912-04-23 9 Sacred Cantata at Presbyterian Church. The sacred cantata Olivet to Calvary, which will be given in the fresbyterian Church on Friday, April "26, at 9 p.m., <ix mists to be one of exceptional interest to all music lovers. Mention may be made of the fact that this276 words
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Article170 1912-04-23 9 To Connect Siberia and North America. Certain gentlemen arc now at Lome from the Far North-West of North America endeavouring to make arrangements with a view to completing the line of railway towards the Behring Straits, the idea being eventually to construct a tunnel under those straits170 words
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Article1312 1912-04-23 9 rOUNCED IMPROVEMENT ON ESTATE. Cost of Tapping. The second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Gedong (Perak) Rubber Estate, I .iniiti I. was liuld on March M, at the London Chamber of Commerce, 1, Oxford Court, Cannon Street., E.C., Mr. J. L. Leudoun Shand, Chairman of1,312 words
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Article209 1912-04-23 9 European Lady Identifies Her Servants. Kvidcncc, largely of identification, was heard by the third magistrate today in connection with the charges againRt five Chineco for assembling for the purpose of gang robbery. The accused are also charged with participation with various gang robberies. Detective Inspector Taylor conducted209 words
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Article355 1912-04-23 9 Reply to Counsel's Arguments in Seddon Case. The Seddon case was mentioned on March 27, by Sir Charles Cameron, Bart, who presi]ded at the annual mooting of the Cremation Society of London. Mr. Marshall Hall, the counsel for tlio defence, adduced (said Sir Charlesias one of his arguments355 words
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Article212 1912-04-23 9 Railway Experiments in London Suburbs. Some interesting experiments have been made recently in railway signalling in the London suburbs, and a Morning Leader representative was on March 23, informed that if the system experimented with did not suggest something almost revolutionary in its adoption there mij lit be212 words
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Article62 1912-04-23 9 Mr. G. A. Derrick forwards the following list of subscribers to the Titanic fund Masters and pupils, Rallies Institution 1300 G. A. Derrick 215 Hon. Tan Jiak Kirn 100 A. H. Fair 60 Key. N. J. Couvrcur 2} Dr. J. Coronel 26 A. Morrison 25 M. Abraham62 words
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Article139 1912-04-23 9 HORRIBLE ATROCITIES BY THB MOB. Unbridled License for Three Days. TIbctrr's Tflforav. London, April 22. A Paris message says the total military casualties at Wm arc M killod and 00 wounded. The papers have terrible narratives of savagery of tho mob parading tlio i-treets carrying the139 words
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Article56 1912-04-23 9 Naval Reduction Offered With Conditions. Rkl-tku's Tklkoram. London, April 22. The Daily News understands that Germany has offered to withdraw her supplementary navy bill and abide by tho old law, upon certain conditions which are not specified, but which Britain has declined to accept. Colonial negotiations, on56 words
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Article114 1912-04-23 9 British Representations to The Porte. ISkltir's Tklikiram. London, April 22. Mr. Adam I in the House of Commons said tbero was at present no blockade of tho Dardanelles. Britain had communicated witb Turkey expressing a hope that tho straits would soon be reopened in view of the injury114 words
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Article41 1912-04-23 9 AVIATION FEATS FATALITIES. HICTIB'a TILKURAM. London, April 22. An Irish aviator named Alleu, flying from Holyhead to Dublin has disappeared and no trace can.be found. Mr. Corbett Wilson has acroplancd from Fishguard to Knniscorthy, Wexford. He landed in rain and fog.41 words
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Article19 1912-04-23 9 Dkb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telkoram. Berlin, April 22. The riot at Timor is spreading to Dutch territory.19 words
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Article72 1912-04-23 9 (From a Malacca Corrkspondent). Malacca, April 23. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that tho prioo of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/10 per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/2 sellers. The market is quiet. Tho highest72 words
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Article129 1912-04-23 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poll. April 22. The Bishop of Singapore preached in the new Church at Kajang last night. Before announcing tho text, ho referred to the objects of the Diocesan Association, to which the offertory was devoted. Ho was "l.ul to say that129 words
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Article87 1912-04-23 10 In connection with the Garrison Golf Clnb, the c petition for the Law Cup is postponed uutil Saturday next, tho 27th instant. Tho monthly medal of the Kcppel Golf Club was played for on Saturday and Sunday aud was won by A.W.I). Dove, with a net score87 words
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Article389 1912-04-23 10 L. L. T. C. Tournament. Owing to rain there was no play yesterday. To-day's ties stand, Monday's arc played on Wednesday, and Wednesday's on Thursday, aud are as follow To-day's Ties. CIIAMI'IONSHIP I'AKIs. Mrs. ***** r. II aud Mr. Cox v. Mrs. Robertson and Mr. Walker. Miss (iiinn389 words
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Article253 1912-04-23 10 Tho report of the (iolden Hope Kubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year to December 31. amounted to VO&J&M lbs. against an estimate of 1 1 1.2 10 lbs. and a crop of 80,1*31 lbs in 1 910. Had it not253 words
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Article161 1912-04-23 10 A correspondent wiiting to the Capo Times on his ree< -nt trip to Naiuaqualaud, refers to the piodiiclion of rubber from the plant known botanically as Kupliorbia elactica. It is rather recdlike in ■MMMSM, aud grow* in great profusion in many parts, gape «ially at Stcmkopf. but161 words
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Article832 1912-04-23 10 :rop for 1911 Well Ahead of the Estimate. The third annual report of the Scrdang Central Plantations, Limited, states that the manager's rubber crop estimate for tho year to December H was 30,000 lbs. The amount harvested was ;t7,!S0H lbs. The mMpHi price realised for the rubber liucludiug832 words
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Article262 1912-04-23 10 The report of Cheviot Kubber. Limited, states that of llcvea rubber ou December 81, the planted fields aggregated 1,490 acres, an extension of 4 acres was then in readiness to be planted. This will leave a balance of 726 acres, and of this it is contemplated in 1912262 words
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Article521 1912-04-23 10 Shareholders Meet Under WindingDp Order. The shareholders of the South Sumatra Kubber Estates, Limited, Dunster House, Mincing Lane,'E.C, met on March 28, at the Holborn Restaurant, to appoint a liquidator to act under the compulsory winding-up order made last December, upon the company's own petition. >fr. H.521 words
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Article391 1912-04-23 10 The report of the L'dabage Tea and Kubber Company. Limited, states that the tea crop secured during the year to December 31 amounted to 205,2:55 lbs. which cost 29.94 cents par pound to produce, including 5.12 cents per pound spent on manuring, and sold at an391 words
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Article162 1912-04-23 10 All that is left of the Knglish man-of-war Ihedalus is now being sawn up and planed aud carved to decorate tbe new palace of an Aim-man millionaire. Ancient and honoured though she was, the good ship had served her purpose, and some time ago the162 words
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Article1330 1912-04-23 10 Reorganisation of the Capital Agreed to. An extraordinary general meeting of the Colonial Hubber and Produce Investment Corporation, Limited, wan held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Sir William Hood Treacber, K.CM.(i. (the Chairman), presiding. The Secretary (Mr. .1. George Hay) having read the notice convening the1,330 words
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Article307 1912-04-23 10 The report of tho Labu (F.M.S.) Kubber Company, Limited states that the planted area and reserve land as at December 31, 1911, were: -Planted. 1,812 acres; felled, cleared and ready for planting, 191 acres jungle reserve, 1,143 acres total, 3,1 46 acres. From the reserve land there307 words
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Article395 1912-04-23 10 The report of the Siginting iNegri Sembikini liubber Estate, Limited, covering the period from its incorporation i.lune 23, 1910) to June 30, 1911, states that the total area of the estate is l.iist. acres, of which 486} acres were planted at June 30, 1911. During the last nine395 words
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Article200 1912-04-23 10 The report of tho Edinburgh Kubber Estate, Sblangor, Limited, states that the planted area of the estate remains the same as at December 31, 1910, Ml acres having been planted in Para rubber from IDO3 to 1010. The yield of dry rubber amounted to 121,694 lbs.200 words
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Article57 1912-04-23 10 According to tho Morning Post the now rifle is about two and a halt inches longer with calibre "276 compared with 'MX. Tho chamber is larger and the velocity will probably be 3,000 feet a second instead of 2,400. The trajectory is Hatter. It is oxpected that a trial will57 words
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Article781 1912-04-23 10 SATISFACTORY REPORT IN EVERY RESPECT. Forward Contracts. Tito thirteenth annual report of (be Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, states tint during the year to December 31, 94} acres were planted with rubber. In addition to the planted area of l,H:itV) acres a further 116 acres have been felled and781 words
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Article389 1912-04-23 10 The sixth annual report of the Shelford Rabbet K«tttr. Limited, states that the yield of dry rubber for the year to Peccmbei :>1 amounted to 140.1.H01b5. This compares willi 106,101 lbs. last year. In common with other estates, the output was adversely affected by the severe drought389 words
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Article800 1912-04-23 11 Dividend of 45 per Cent, for the year Proposed. Tho seventh annual report of the Sungei Way iSelangor) liubbcr Company, Limited, states that during the year to December 31 tho niiiiiinni;: 44 acres of rubber, des cribod in hist report as being under lalang und bluker, were800 words
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Article114 1912-04-23 11 I hit pin point protectors brand largely iii the inventions patented in 1911. says the 'ousptrollc r-< icncral of Patents iv his annual r<)K>rt. Ho gives piidc nf place, liowi-vtr, to inwutinns relating to locomotion. The inti ru.il combustion engine was greatly in evidence, particularly in connection with the revolving114 words
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Article799 1912-04-23 11 Prices Quoted la the Market Thi Morning. Singapore, April 23, 1012. Means. Lj»l ud Kvatt, Exehaoiie and Share Broken, tonne the following lint of quotations tbis morning i— Nan Value buyers. Selleih. 3/- Allagat 8,3 8/9 3/- Option 1/- 1/8 4 1 Anglo-Jaw 71) 7,74 1 Anglo-Jolnre799 words
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Advertisement23 1912-04-23 11 ALWAYS TRUSTWORTHY. Denis. Mounie's VINELEAF BRANDY. Garner, Quelch Co., WIRE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881. 26 9 26 B 1223 words
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Advertisement44 1912-04-23 11 Best Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Hemedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all Dispensaries and DculcrH.44 words
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Advertisement519 1912-04-23 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TYPIST WANTED. Wao'ed. a smart typist one able to n«e an Oliver Typewriter preferred. Arply, at ting salary required, to Shipping.' c/o Straits Times. 284 27-4 UNFURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. A Bmall compound house with stable not very far from town. Entry June or Jolj. Apply Box 18, o/o519 words
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Advertisement1517 1912-04-23 11 "atlas" RUSKILLA The Premier Preservative for Iron and Steel. "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in "Ruskilla" makes it last, saving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. IS IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. SUN. SEA AND WIND.1,517 words
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Article2255 1912-04-23 12 WORK OF DEVELOPMENT SATISFACTORY. Visiting Agent's Report. The fourth ordinary annual general meeting of tho shareholders of tho Harponden (Selan<;i>r) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on March 27, at the registered office of the company, 20, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Mr. 1". Metcalfo (chairmanl presiding. Tho representative of the2,255 words
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Article131 1912-04-23 12 The manager reports that a further area of 73 acres has been planted with Hevea, thus bringing up tUe total now under Hevea to 1,161 1 aurcs planted with 146,8 5 trees. The 290,000 liobusta coffee trees planted in about 700 acres during the latter part of131 words
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Article1262 1912-04-23 12 FORTHCOMING DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS. Latest Lists. 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 passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list1,262 words
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Article1079 1912-04-23 12 Better Results Expected In Current Year. The fourth annual general meeting of the Langkat Sumatra Rubber Company, Limited, was held on March 28 at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, Cannonstreet, E.C., Mr. F. Copeman {Chairman of the company) presiding. The assistant-secretary read the notice calling the meeting1,079 words
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1196 1912-04-23 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON MARCH 28. We quote below the best available London list from the reports brought in by the last mail, and add local quotations from the list prepared by Messrs. Fraser and Co. (Singapore) on the corresponding date1,196 words
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Advertisement398 1912-04-23 13 Howarth Erskine, Ld., SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for: THE IFMfFI I ~^^r~ BMB UU HB m B of Cholera, Typhoid and y W HUH IMB Lfl ther n A 12-inoh Filter may now be seen U^™ I K |B^~ V in operation at our Town Store, H^B I 9 H BjH398 words
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Advertisement491 1912-04-23 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Off DINOtOMi G. A. Dbbrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq., Managing Direotoi. Pstir Fowiii, m.b., 0.n., Chief Mad. Offloer. F. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Vow Noan Pam, Bsq. Ona 8oo» Tei, Bsq. KbooSianTan,491 words
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Advertisement289 1912-04-23 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE OOMPMY OF MNMM. BITAIIMHID 1881. MM Insuranoe in Foroe, over $45,0M,0M.M New Business, 1910, over.. W,540,00t.00 Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans Settlements, etc., made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Basterm289 words
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Advertisement525 1912-04-23 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK IF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ot £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fond 41,060,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKHRS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank ol Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts ate525 words
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Advertisement523 1912-04-23 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD MO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000 00 Reserve liability ol proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tad Tsui Joon 8. 8m Kia Jam 3. Nam Kirn Simo 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Cha523 words
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Advertisement518 1912-04-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF War Department Stores, (BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF ORDNANCE OFFICER, S.S.) TO BE HELD AT THE ORDNANCE DEPOT, PULAU BRANI. On Friday, April 26, at a p.m. Comprising: Two tons OUNMBTAL, 1} tons PURE COPPER, 1 ton BRASS a quantity of borne bair (25518 words
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Article925 1912-04-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. For sometime past motorists have been faced with an unpleasant difficulty in the shape of a gradual rise in the price of petrol, says The Times. Probably the fundamental reason is a shortness in the supply the imports into this country925 words
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Article68 1912-04-23 15 Mr. C'ornwell, proprietor of a rubber estate at Bidor and also general contractor at Teluk Anson, while proceeding in a ricksha to Sungkai Estate with about S2OO in his possession, was hold up by two respectably dressed Chinese, armed with revolvers and knives, while he was unarmed. He fought them68 words
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Advertisement390 1912-04-23 15 WOLSELEY The Catv of Refinement and Rellabll 1 1 y IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands private nseni, that account for the enormous V BOle demand for Wolsoley cars, th»t is compelling O Of C m rmgtm s m tho expansion of tbo works by the erection Mnnittm f390 words
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Advertisement40 1912-04-23 15 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries aad Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement251 1912-04-23 15 C O MOTOR MOTORCYCLE N TYRES TYRES CONTINENTAL E N CYCLE rp SOLID TYRES TYRES A L CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER CO., LTD., 17, Collyer Quay. SINGAPORE. 17, Collyer Quay. ALUMINIUM MATTING Is now being largely used In Place of Rubber Matting on Motor Cars, Stairtreads, etc., as it LOOKS BETTER,251 words
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Advertisement771 1912-04-23 16 IDINE. A tested and approved fast colour. Adheres to every kind of surface, especially Cement, Lime, Plaster, Brick Facades, Wood and Glass, also to Iron and other Metals. Can be Painted on Fresb, Air- dried Wall?, and Rough Castings. Dries Stonebard. and does not rub off, therefore is Washable. Can771 words
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Advertisement539 1912-04-23 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and sewed floors, No. la, Rafflea Quay Apply Gathr.e «Co. Ltd. 14 a HOUBEB TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 29 and 55, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan <s Son, Change Alley. 1 11 n539 words
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Advertisement405 1912-04-23 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. PIANO FOR SALE. M. F. Rachalh' Piano in good order. Apply Blanche VilU,' 1 77, Scotts Road. 14 30.4 BAY WALER GELDING FOR SALE. I or sale, Bay Waler Gelding, 14-1, aged, good hack, believed sound, 1200. Apply E. J. Strover, Brd Brahmans, Alexandra Barracks. 12-4 v405 words
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Advertisement692 1912-04-23 16 NOTICES. omdurmanT Tbe proposed auction sale of this property is postponed. POWELL Jk CO., Auctioneers 12-4 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that Mr. W. Kortman is no longer ia the employ of the Company, and that ail lowers of Attorney granted to him have been cancelled and withdrawn. Messrs. Moraux692 words
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Advertisement697 1912-04-23 16 NOTICES. Kl/tm KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■mraajMt Muiilelstl Costncton Telephone No. 421. 106 k 109. Market Street. NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO.. 10. Notice is hereby given, that a dividend of 5 "> oents per share, has been deolarod for the year ending 18th February, 1912, and holders of697 words
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