The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 December 1908
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Title Section16 1908-12-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1908. NO. G,47116 words
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Article121 1908-12-12 1 There is no rattOO tor anxiety as to thf King's health Pjgf 7. Prince Buelow Las made au interesting pronouncement in the Reichstag:, on policy, which was received with cheers Page 7. Austrii has be;m advised bv Germany to make it up with Turkey wl ile she121 words
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941 1908-12-12 1 THE SIS A NABI OR UNFORTUNATE FISH. And the Prophet Suleiman having tast.-d this lish threw the remainder away laying Let it eree afterwards be rejected oi the Faithful as unclean. KAH1 mkdan Tkadition. For several consecutive davs tbe rain had poured in torrents following a drought that had h.s'ed941 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement235 1908-12-12 1 RAR H A I Q known for '■"VHFILiO 50 years in the Straits. Boudoir, Concert Grand, Grand. Upright Grand. Pianola. J 1 AllllP The Best and the Cheapest in the I H nU o Maket SHOW ROOMS. 375 Victoria Street. A. FRANKEL_& Co., Sub-Agents. To-morrow Nisht Positively our last Performance235 words
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Advertisement94 1908-12-12 1 Entertainments. THE NEW JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH, BEACH ROAD TENT. Grand Success FULL CHANGE. Owing to unprecedented success and repeated requests we will again exhibit nightly in the NEW PROGRAMME:— Thaw's Trial BEGINNING TO END TRUE TO LIFE. Some fine and new films will also be shown TONIGHT. MARTIN AND SHIBATA, Proprietors.94 words
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Advertisement246 1908-12-12 1 Entertainmen ts, HALES' TOURS Beach Road. SPECIAL MATINEE This afternoon from 4 to 6 PRICES--Ist Class 3 trips 50 cents. 1 trip 20 cents. The Manager will describe the Tours en-route which will be made particularly attractive for children who will be admitted half price >m EVENING TOURS AS USUAL.246 words
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Advertisement120 1908-12-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ship notices. Hye Leong on the Pahang run Ban AVhatt Hin to .Malacca and Muar Thougwa to Port Swettenhaui and Southern India Muttra to Penang, Rau^oon and Calcutta Page 11. Christmas hampers Page 1. Also launch wanted. Bankruptcy Notice Page '2. Motor car auction, Coghlan. page 5. Tenders120 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous334 1908-12-12 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 12th Hii?h Water.— l. '29 a., .."2 p N.D.L Mail Outward due. Cricket, S.C.C. Ist XI v SRC. SRE Monthly Shoot, 2.30 p Ladies Shooting, Ruftiis Cup Lodge Zetlard, 8.30 p Sunday, 13th High Water:— 2 9a, 1.14 p 3rd in Advent. Bw. Ciub launches 9, 10,334 words
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Article225 1908-12-12 2 An article in th* British Medicil Joura al entitled The Hetaboliaa of Bengalis," disend the reml'a of very careful cl>ier\atijus made by Profa*ao> McCoy, of the Caltm la Medici Oollega^ on the diet of Bengalis, and its it rlienee on physique ani bodily vigour. Comparing225 words
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Article386 1908-12-12 2 Omens Takes fob Exciting "Stroll." NYw York. Xov. Bkh. America i> laughing heartily to-day at the BS6 oi BOOM sixty odd officers of the gpaWai <a::\ who jontorflaj accepted the invitation of President RoOMTett to accompany M a little strolL The invitation followed an address which the386 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement631 1908-12-12 2 mzzGOSLING CO.= WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS. SYRUPS, RASPBERRY, ROSE, LEMON, PINEAPPLE, PEAR AND BANANA $1 QTS. 60cts. PINTS. Hirano Water $4.25, case pints. $6. 100 pints. Vichy (Celestine) Direct Importation. X'mas and New .Year Hampers supplied Prices $12 to $80 per case. GOSLING CO. TRADEp ;^lw^": SlVIARK W. V.'-' tB*at2e*631 words
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Advertisement726 1908-12-12 2 NOT I eES. The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888In tli3 Supr me Court of the Straits Sattlements. Settlkment of Singapore. IN BANKRUPTCY. No. 8 of 1908. RE Latham Co. Notice is hereby given that a second and final Dividend is intended to be declared in the above matter. All creditors must prove726 words
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Advertisement562 1908-12-12 2 INSURANCES. FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1882. Capital and Assets exceed 4,000,000 Cold Dollars. J. H. EVAN?, Manager, South Eastern Asia. BURGLARY HOUSEBREAKING THEFT. Policies covering these risks are issued by the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Terms on application to The Branch Mana(,i.r. Nov 7 7.2 NEW562 words
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Advertisement664 1908-12-12 2 BANKS. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Paid-up Capital ...$15,000,000 Rksirti Fund Sterling Reserve 5,000,000 f Silver Reserve $14,000,000 j WU W I Rhsbrvi Liability of I Propbiitobs.. OOUET OF DIRECTORS, E. Shblltm, Esq. Chaibkap Hon. Mr. W. J. Grbsson Dbputt Chaikmah, IS. Q. Bajuwtt, Es<4. C. K. Linemann, Ji»o. G. Frieslamj,664 words
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Miscellaneous162 1908-12-12 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. Si. Andrew's Cathei»kal. Third Sued iy ia Advent. 7 am. Matins. Bjna 50 7.45 am Holy Communion (Choral). lntr.it L keas the Hart Berrioa Simper Hymn at nfferto^y 3":i Hymn at Commuuion I- ♦> 3 Hyun at Alilutions 355 3.4< l pm Sunday School. 3 A'-y pm162 words
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Article1900 1908-12-12 3 (Fru,n Our Bfeiid CWvqwttfeil/) London, Nor, 13, 08. The Turf. The fltt racing season is rapidly closing *u<l looks hke prjvinga disastrous one for backer* right t> tfee end. Not onlv have outsiders been much to the fore 'in the classics but also in the U, handicaps,1,900 words
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Article90 1908-12-12 3 The Executive C mmittee, under the presidency of Lord Burnbam, who have in hand the arrangements for the great Imperial Press Conference which is to be held in London in June next year, have sent by mail the invitations to the proprietors and editors of newspapers in90 words
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Article458 1908-12-12 3 The well known medical journal. The Lanoet," has recently* sent a DOSMaissioSjSl to the !.<tnco atd Oxo factories an.l cat tie farms in the Argentine where these concentrated loodi are prepared, and an interesting article is published in The Lateet of the 24th O.t., her. setting forth the458 words
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Article392 1908-12-12 3 Mr. Henniker Beat n, M P, advoc-Kt-ing penuy-a- w ..(1 telegraaas throughout the Empire lefore th- i; yal Ootonial [aetitute on l«t;h in>t tsked that caUe BUmopolistl bi bought cot by the flnnmswls F,.t official cabling Britain pud n^aiy £25 1,0 0 a ye.tr, wbiotl iron] 1392 words
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Article115 1908-12-12 3 The following telegram, indicates pret'v plainly how keenly tariff countries anticipate Britain l»ning in a position to lIM her natural trddul advantages. \N ashin^ton. An inj{.ortant tMOranct rft^arding the tariff and reciprocity wan mentioned hefoie the Boom Committee dealing with tariff schedules. (hie tjienil'er baid that115 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement715 1908-12-12 3 RENEWED HIS YOUTH. Singapore Ship's Officer of Sixty-Five Completeli Cured of Indigestion, Back Pains and Dizziness by DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. I Feel As Lively As A Young Man Again.'' Mr. James Keating, second ofiieer of the steamer Raja of Sarawak," sailing betweon Singapore and Borneo, is a brilliant example715 words
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Advertisement92 1908-12-12 3 White Ants!! Teredos, Dry Rot, Decay in Timber. The ONLY SAFEGUARD has been on its trial in large quantities for the past 10 years in the Straits Settlements, and proved all that is claimed for it. Six pieces of deal were partly coated with Jodelite and buried in a Singapore92 words
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Advertisement49 1908-12-12 3 Colds Are Dangerous. If more people would make an attempt to get rid of the colds from which they are tuffering. as a result of this changeable weather, there would be a decided decrease in the number of canes of pneumonia. A few dosts of Chamberlain's Cou^h Remedy wilr49 words
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Miscellaneous499 1908-12-12 3 From Ist August, 1908, and until further notice. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. UP TRAINS. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 am. am. am. am. am. am. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. Passir P. 7.10 1.45 4.27 Borneo Wf.499 words
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Article1291 1908-12-12 4 Bulgaria ha^ been called the Japan of Europe, and the title is not inappropriate. The extraordinary prowess of the Japanese, the marvellous feats of endurance displayed by that nation in the war with Russia, have been jastly attributed to their perfect health of body and mind. Bulgaria possesses1,291 words
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744 1908-12-12 4 THE NATIVE STATES AND THE DEMAND FOR SWARAJ." TLe following important letter has appeared in the Times Sir,— There ia a good deal of talk going on these days about "swamj," or the making of Ir.dia a self governing country. Tne words may sound sweet upon the ears of su744 words
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Advertisement53 1908-12-12 4 Five hundred cases of typhoid fever were treated with glycogen during the December 1903 epidemic in western Pennsylvania and Dr. A W. Hill, who was especially commissioned to see that glycogen was supplied to the public hospitals during this epidemic, received abundant testimony to its value. In using glycogen, I53 words
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Advertisement380 1908-12-12 4 i i ii I \*m *%imTmmnomnrarrt^"nin^ *ZaG*Pam*TG**a*aej\J&tm*m\\\a1E* i?g>flP|MH EjSfil f__ yHfl ■^sri.^ ||p BB Celebrated Oilmen's Stores JCr I A PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, |J 11^ POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR BB HB BBl Agents for LEA PERRIN'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE iWamW Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. [■""■■■JJJJJJU _!______ll MiM^i^HBa^M^^BiB^^l^HBHa^BHI^i^aNHBBaaBHMMaana^BHM t^^WW^^My^ hasten your recovery380 words
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Advertisement571 1908-12-12 4 THE Singapore Free Press. Morning Daily. To O if Readers. The Singapore Free Press is now a Morning Daily, and is ou sale at depots, from an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Cash price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will b« delivered at their private residences, (or towu571 words
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Article995 1908-12-12 5 iThfc recent cases of enteric fever and ex perwnces of the private lifj of individual members of stalls have induced Colombo firms to consider whether they cannot control to a certain extent, the private life of their employes. Chummery Ufa, i n many instances, leaves much to be995 words
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Article, Illustration125 1908-12-12 5 Problem No 16. By A. F. Mackenzie, Jamaica. Black (5 pieces). W bite 7 pieces). White to play and mate in two moves "Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, plays at cbesse, the astronomer'a game, and the philosopher's game which whettes thyr wittes, reereatea125 words
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Article484 1908-12-12 5 A BFodern Problem is a work of conventional ait, unlike that arising from the conduct ol a game. It is the deliberate fanjy of I si l;!^ mind, unfettered by considerations of what the opponent may do. The object cf a problem is to exhibit some ingenious484 words
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Article63 1908-12-12 5 KUALA LUMPUR Y .M. C. A. Voting took place by ballot oi< Friday evenin* for the election of nine directors of the local Y.M C A for the years 1909 and 1910. The following were elected Messrs J. Craig, E Foster Lee, C Wilson, F. C. Perera. A. ELerwein.B. PurJy.63 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement39 1908-12-12 5 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm !s kept in the house the pains of burns and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises qu"ickly healed, swellings Promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed39 words
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Advertisement33 1908-12-12 5 Watch for Symptoms of Croup. Do not allow cronp to develop. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will prevent the attack. Watch tor the first symptom, which is usually niwuTwi and fiive this remedy freely. It33 words
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Advertisement635 1908-12-12 5 TO LET. TO BE LET Tbe comfortable and beautifully situated residence known as Woodsville," near Serangoon Road, 3rd mile. Tennis court and parklike ground. For particulars, apply to POWELL k Co., Auctioneers. Dec 9 16.12 To be Let Furnished. First Class Residence inTaDglin. Rent $1E0. Entry lst January. Apply H.635 words
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Advertisement593 1908-12-12 5 FOR STILE. Turnout, Brimsmead Piano, and Palanquin. Strong Deli Pony (rising seven years) and four-seated Pha>ton complete. Upright vertical iron frame Piano, new seven years ago. Prices moderate, apply Homeward "co Singapore Free Press. Dec 10 17.12 FOE SALE. 4 Cyl. 16 H. P. First class Motor Car, Wind screen,593 words
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Advertisement523 1908-12-12 5 AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture AT "SLINDON" No. I, SCOTTS ROAD. Friday, 18th December, at 2 p.m. Comprising, an upholstered drawing rcom su'te, brass Moor lamp, bentwood rocking chairs, rattan settees, lounge chairs and tabios, marble top tab es. teak side board fitted cellarettes fcc polished dining room table,523 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1908-12-12 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1908. Here shall the Press the People's righl maintain, U'tawed by influence and anbrtbed by gain; Here patriot Troth h glorious precepts cirav. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty and I^iw. When we recollect that the Neue Freie Presne of Vienna is habitually made use1,218 words
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Article494 1908-12-12 6 The classes at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jeans were closed yes'erday afternoon for the Christmas vacation. Capt C. F. Bishop will be visitor at detention birracks this week, and Capt WHO Davy will be field offiosr. Sir William Willcocks has arrived at Bombay and will proceed forthwith to494 words
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Article349 1908-12-12 6 Mr. W. G. Maxwell, who till a few uV*ago has been acting as Attorney Gfrd&e has compiled a chronological list of the eDacticent3 (Imperial, ludian and Stn in force in the Colony on I)ac. Hit, 1 From the following extract from the pre face, an idea will be349 words
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Article214 1908-12-12 6 HYLAM "BOY" IMPRISONED A Hylatn bv employed by Mrs Klimmet of Grange Road was before Mr Green. <vc >nd uiagistra'e, yesterdav, tti a cbariuof making a Mm report bo the police. He ma3e a complunt at the Ceutral Police St&tioa tli;it three or four Slings attacked biui214 words
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Article327 1908-12-12 6 Wee Tang, a Cantonese cirpenter living at Tanjoui; Pagar Roal, was attacked by six men in Upper Cross Street on Tijursday night. He received two or three stvere stab wounds on the bodv an^l %\vs also hit on the head with a hammer. The MTfMMkK told the police that he327 words
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Article43 1908-12-12 6 The show will be open this fcflwom from 3.30 until <J. An especially fine new tour entitled "The Matterhorn" fromtta ViegeZermatt Railway is included iu tl'.f programme both for the afternoon and evnumg performances as well as the won«iH-ful43 words
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Advertisement338 1908-12-12 6 We are now exhibiting a choice collection of articles in Silver and Electro-Plate suitable for Christmas and New Year Gifts. §Rose Bowls, Vases, Spirit Bottles, p Gigarette Boxes, Manicure Sets, etc. PRICES MODERATE. INSPECTION INVITED. John Little Co, Ltd. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. TH "MANSION" B. I. S. N. CO., a/TD. Entrance338 words
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Advertisement302 1908-12-12 6 WILSON &C»PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS. The only High-class Studio in the Straits Having two Studios, one adapted to the Forenoon and one to the Afternoon Light, we are enabled to give sittings throughout the day with uniformly successful results. We however recommend customers to come, if convenient, between the hours of 8302 words
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Article131 1908-12-12 7 Why Germany Cannot Disarm An Acceptable Speech. (By Submarine Tele^ph _R tuter 8) Raceived at 3 35 pm I unceßuelow, .peaking in the R 3l chsta. -id that the limitation of arguments wi: durable, but the.e were considerable dim cuhi* m the way of achieving this Moreover Germany131 words
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Article51 1908-12-12 7 Agree Whilst in the Way, At Vienna the N euo Wtm Pane, says that rep-.rts from Constantinople state thai > toman ambas^dor at Berlin telegraphs That PraOQ vou Boelov has strongly advised Count von Aerenthal to come to an ■gFIIWI with Turkey, because perilous (IflV!lu|«Wtl any51 words
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Article24 1908-12-12 7 Bee. Dee. 11, 9 31 a.m. Great Britain has agreed to lend Turkey ♦he Muitu cf au Admiral to roore&nize DM MITT.24 words
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Article292 1908-12-12 7 i > the regret of all wno know him and who are acquainted with his excellent work here, tie R-v. P. X. Hunter, Army Chaplaic, ia aboul to leave Singapore, Oa Dharsdaj afternoon there was a gathering bt Y. W. C. A Home of ladies interested292 words
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Article218 1908-12-12 7 Over Sixtv Year- Aoo. When the Kaiser 13 hilling Count Zeppelin is o. rs'iueror of the air one may recall a :ertain elaborate hoax perpetrated sixty and Years igQ on the people of New York by KL'ir Allan Poe. The M Sun" came out with ImMGmi announcing,218 words
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Article41 1908-12-12 7 NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. _By Submarine Telegraph— Reater.s) Received at £22 pm. The Lancet states in the current issue, that it is enabled to say on the best authority, that King E award's health gives no cause for anxiety.41 words
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Article79 1908-12-12 7 Scenes in Peking. Received Dec. 11, 10 am. Router's correspondent at Pckiug states that imposing ceremonial was observed at the funeral of the Emperor Kuang Su. The body was conveyed from the mortuary to he iu stite pending the construction of a sepulchre. Six thousand mourners and four79 words
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Article38 1908-12-12 7 The Nobel priz^ tor chemistry has been awarded to Professor Rutherford of Manchester. The Pe;ce prise has been awarded to the Swede Auioldson and the Dane B.jor. The other prza winners are Frenchmen and Germans.38 words
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Article187 1908-12-12 7 The "Globe" has these paragraphs on our former Governor, Sir Cecil Smith, who will pass through Singapore abc.it the middle cf January on his way to the International Conference at Shanghai aa principal British Dalegate The first name in the list of the delegates chosen by187 words
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Article149 1908-12-12 7 The following nile3 are recommended for the preservation of the sight Avoid sudden change from dark to brilliant light avoid the use of stimulants and drugs which affeot the nervous system avoid reading when lying down, or when mentally or physically exhausted when the eyes feel149 words
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Article121 1908-12-12 7 The French bride," says a writer in Cassell's Saturday Journal," "is incomparably less extravagant than her British sister. Where the litter requires fifteen shil ingg a head for weekly housekeeping the former will manage admirably on ten francs. The Frenchwoman does not regard her husband as121 words
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Article108 1908-12-12 7 It is not only in the Far East that the opium trade and all the phases of its stupid reDression is puzzling people. In Calcutta, we read in the Pioneer," there has been an enormous increase in oriuni consumption. This does not mean that the drug has108 words
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Article1093 1908-12-12 7 Quicuvid ayunt ho mine* nodri esi farrago libelli. Juvenal. Though it did not concern Singapore save as a rather dim and distmt spectacle, the passing of the battleship fl^et of the United States, on its round-the-world jtunt, is a Topic of no small historical interest. The1,093 words
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Article571 1908-12-12 7 Through the kindness of a frieud who received a copy of "Queen Alexandra's Christmas Gifc Book" by last mail we have had a look over tint very delightful book of pictures, ail from the camera of Her Mi j stv herself. The Queen is devoted to571 words
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Article180 1908-12-12 7 Six Hokiens appeared in the seer nd court, yesterday, for pieliminary enquiry into a charge of robbery. They claimed to be tried. A Cantonese dyer employed at Bukit Timah Eaad said that on November 19 he aE(I three other coolies were taking IG2 rolls of cloth180 words
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Article13 1908-12-12 7 The steamer Singapore is ordered to proceed into quarantine in consequence of a13 words
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Advertisement317 1908-12-12 7 ROBINSON Co. A Sewing Machine j^^T _Jia__, Useful Acceptable X X'mas or 3 3^ Uqw Voar'e Prooont Ko t uaUt y 9ee.ee 1101? I QUI 0 lIUUEIl!. JVo. 2 quality $28.50 N. B. ROBWSO.V Go. stock only reliable machines. Their new Family Vibrating Shuttle" hand machine is THE BEST MACHINE317 words
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Article736 1908-12-12 8 SIX WIDOWS "AGAIN. IN COURT OF APPEAL. Cl.vim.--< of "Secondary" Wives. After having engaged the attention of the Supreme Court and the service of a small army of barristers for some months past, the famous "six widows" case yesterday came before the Court of Appeal consisting of the Chief Justice,736 words
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Article108 1908-12-12 8 Raccoon, Nov. 20. Hem t -eiious accident to Iff Beynon. assistant .parry engineer at Kalagauk quarries, has b;en received. On Tjesd;iy a detonator which Beynon was handling exploded in his hands 1 •Uwing out Lis l^ft eye and blowing off his left hand at the wrist,108 words
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Article43 1908-12-12 8 Kaxooon to TdE Rescue Rangoon, Nov. l! several meetin-3 have been held by the Chmese Community daring the p. 8 t few days in connection with tbe death of the Emperor of China. A telegram has been sent to tie43 words
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Advertisement514 1908-12-12 8 SHIPPING. nTOc JAPAN RAIL STEAMSHIP Co., ltd. A aam 7 i\ .\1A A regular FORTNIGHTLY Serr oe is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Unde» Mail Contracts with THI IMPHEIAL JAPANBSB GOVM&NMENT. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided514 words
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Advertisement1264 1908-12-12 8 SHIPPING. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London, Through Bills of Lading issued for China Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on ox abotrt MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) Assaye Dec. 18 Britannia1,264 words
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Advertisement656 1908-12-12 8 SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. V The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremeraaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo656 words
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Advertisement533 1908-12-12 8 SHIPPING. HI Norddeutscher Lloyd, Brerne^ IMPERIAL GEEMAH'MAIL LINE The fagt and well-known mail et^an,- this Company Bail fortnightly from f Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Boatham Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Mane Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) For Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki A Kobe to Yokohara and back.533 words
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Article1510 1908-12-12 9 HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS [All Rights Reserved. j FOR LAZY MEN. IV. IN WESTERN CHINA, MRS. ARCHIBALD LITTLE. i;»? it often" feai ase i almost in the wort do. Mending it -,i r .:i i iring g labour Sfcrp] fet it i u.. i i- .11 1- i do year in1,510 words
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Article23 1908-12-12 9 No Experiment. You are not experimenting when you buy Charubt rain's Cough Remedy. You are gettic-' a nr^rirofinn tl.if Vioa an AetabHshed T6-23 words
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Article425 1908-12-12 9 A Chinaman's impressions of the Kaiser are published in a recent issue of the Peking Gazatte and have been translated by an English professor of Chinese. Yu Shin mei, the Chinese statesman sect to Europe on a special mission to report upon the d425 words
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Advertisement16 1908-12-12 9 D^ in "chamberl»iii's Cough Remedy. N The P rHs not a particle o( opmm or other16 words
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Advertisement613 1908-12-12 9 r Don't Trifle With a Cough! Cure it Now. There is positively nothing equal to Angier's Emulsion for coughs, bronchitis and all lung affections. By its peculiar soothing and healing effects it stops the cough, allays soreness and inflammation, improves the breathing, and makes expectoration easy. At the same time613 words
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Advertisement831 1908-12-12 9 II IF YOU SUFFER From any Skin or Blood Disease, •uch Eczema, Scrofula, Scurvy, Glandular Swellings, Had Legs, I Icefs, Abscesses, Tumours, Boils, Sores, Eruptions, Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Gout, &c, DON'T DELAY :V < DOC 1 < Rlood M d 1 ani experit wiii. d, bo 1 cm d peram831 words
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Article558 1908-12-12 10 Text of the Agreement. The following is the full text of the Agreement between Japan and the United States Xotter from Sir Kogoro Takahira, Japanese Minister at Washington, to the Hon. Elihu Root, American Secretary of State. Sir, The exchange of views between us **hich has taken558 words
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Article332 1908-12-12 10 From the Resident of Riow comes cev>s cf an attack on a patrol near B-indjir P*»djaßg. There were sever il casualties, and trie pitrol had to retire on Ren gat. Tea. A telegram received by Messrs John R^et and Co. from London on Ist inst. ataes the following332 words
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Article511 1908-12-12 10 Adrift on a Raft at Sea. The master of the S. S. Kapurthala, Captain C. H. Sharp, which left Chittagong last week and anchored at the Hastings at 7-12 p. m. on Monday, Nov. 30, on arrival at Rangoon made a report to the Port Police511 words
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Article272 1908-12-12 10 Hongkong r.id Singapore between them had last fear some 2 per cent, cf the total trade of Frencb Incio- China. This f.ict comes out in perusal of the report on the trade of the French colony bj Mr. T. F. Carlisle. British Consul at Hanoi. It272 words
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Article226 1908-12-12 10 Criminals and Pet DoC/S New light has been thrown on the conditionfi of life in ancient Egypt by the discoveries of the Archaeological Survey in Nubia, which were referred to by Mr F. A. Hilton, the president of the Egypt Exploration Fund, in his annual address.226 words
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Article183 1908-12-12 10 A serious burglary took place at the Offices of the Borneo Company in Kuchin* some time between Saturday and Monday morning (tbe 30th ult) A safe standing in the cashier's office and containing several thousand dollars was opened by thieves and a sum of nearly $6,000183 words
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Advertisement166 1908-12-12 10 Japan Coals. THE Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. (MiTSUJ Co.) Head Office: No. I, SURUGA-CHO TOKIO. London Branch 34, Lime Stree\ E.C Singapore Branch 2, Flnlayson Green, OTHER BRANCHES:— Sarfrancisco, Portland, New York, Hamburg. Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon, Scurabpyi, Manila, Sydney, Bangkok, Saigon, Hongkong, Canton, Amoj-, Fooehow, Shanghai, Tingtan, Hankow, Chefoo, Peking, Tientsin,166 words
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Advertisement500 1908-12-12 10 (A POPULAR CLERGYMAN Sciatica, Stiffness, Nervous and Muscular Fatigue The remarkable public appreciation of the important letters appearing in this announcement week by week, is due to the absolu n iabi or the experiences narrated. The very people we ail know ani feel we an trust, in whose word we500 words
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Advertisement97 1908-12-12 10 I will deliver to you jtfft t\ 488 my world-famed Jp I "ROBEVPHONE VlldUU w!M, JO Elections and Jfk WITH ?D 17 Incn horn sumptu- HF ]H H\ CCltrnnir ously hand painted In charming tints |U > O--for 43 l>u^. Shop J|, M'\^H price 5 guineas. jßj 1 supply EDISON.97 words
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Miscellaneous415 1908-12-12 10 Passengers for the Straits. Per N. D. L. Derffling-:r, due Lee 12.— Consul General Kiliani and family, Mr E. H. Verstege, Mrs Franklin Dent and child, Mr S Somerville, Mr George Willey, Mrs Elcum, Miss Elcum, Miss E. Elcum, Miss C. Elcum, Mrs B. T. Frere, Miss A. Frere, Mr415 words
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Miscellaneous753 1908-12-12 10 VESSELS EXPECTED. STEAMERS. jiving port of departure, and (where knovc date due here, and name of Aye /Us. Airlie, Sydney, Dec 2:> Boustead. Andalubia. Hongkong, Dec -4 Behn II Apariuia. Calcutta, Dee 11 Boastaad Arm and Behtc, Saigon, Dee 14 M M A. Apcar, CaVutta. Dae IS P. Simons Astyanax,753 words
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Article179 1908-12-12 11 P tnd e o p €parture is announced bv the a ana B second saloon rates the otherwise bein/e Vallv fniTLlf 1 i9BUed at a -Me fire tin Ir\ t l V f SUch tickets wh bad the date of the outward voyage inconvemeat may travel in the179 words
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Article246 1908-12-12 11 Every now and Again, writes the Taller, it happens that the mother country hears of and laughs over tome humourous incident tint has ■ccirrod in MOM remote part of her Empire, which, however, maj have occasioned no little worry, at the tiaM of its happening. This246 words
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Article385 1908-12-12 11 Extraordinary Story The Vaderland publishes extracts from memoirs left by a diplom itist, stating that ,hieen Wilhelmina on the eve of the Boer War vainly ur^ed the German Emperor to intervene on behalf of Mr Kruger, and that during the Uusso Japanese War, ii conse-i-nce of it385 words
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700 1908-12-12 11 The question of registration of servants was brought up at the meeting of the Cantonment Committee held yesterday (Nov. 27th). Lieutenant Colonel Wyliie, the Cantonment Magistrate, pointed out the system was in operation in Ceylon, and as it was found to work we 1 there,700 words
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Article483 1908-12-12 11 (Gallons of Water Tapped Away. Mrs. Ellen J. Porritt, of 20, Kiln Road, Long Causeway, Dewsbury, says "My illness began in the winter of 1904. I first noticed cruel pains in the region of the kidneys, and many a time after an attack of almost unendurable483 words
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Article78 1908-12-12 11 (Cjreected up to Dec 11.) Bank 4 m/s nom demuid 2 3f Private credit 3 m/s 2/4 T s credits 6 m/s 2/4f Fr.nch, demaid B*nk„« M 291 Gn t many, dem ind 236^ Ikdia, T. T, 174f Honokons, demand 26 f Yokohama, demaid nom il3| Java, demand 139^78 words
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Article141 1908-12-12 11 Dec 11. Tin 67.32| Gambi«r 10 Co Gambier Onbe No. 1 13 62{ Gambier Onbe No. 2 M 12.75 Pepper Black (ord'n. S'pore) buyers 11.00 Pepper,White (fairL.W. 6 p c buyers 18 25 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.)^, 18.10 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 21.00 Mace (Banda) nom Oloves141 words
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Article791 1908-12-12 11 Capital Capital Issct Paid Inaed paid op Value op Compaof Qootattea $300,000 300,000 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining 00. Ltd 715 $300,000 225,000 10 10 bruang Limited 750 $SOO,OOO 600.0C0 10 10 Brnseh Hydraulic Tin If. Oo Lei 10 00 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Duff Development 00. Ltd 390791 words
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Advertisement41 1908-12-12 11 Morrhuol Creosote was carefully tried is a case of threatening throat and lung trouble, tor which a patient had been treated with various remedies for many months previously. Cod liver oil and creosote preparations were not tolerated by the stomach, bub41 words
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Advertisement196 1908-12-12 11 APARTMENTS. Single and double rooms with board at Barganny House, 7, Oxley Rise. Terms moderate. Get 24 P.C ROOM VACANT. For Bachelor, in excellently situated house at Tanglin, every comfort. LOD c o Singapore Free Press." Nov uc Rooms vacant at $60 per month near town. Apply B. c o196 words
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Advertisement292 1908-12-12 11 On the Berth. BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO LTD. FOR Port Swettenham, Penang\ Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Karikal, and Negapatam. The Company's T. S. Steamer 11 THONGWA," 6, "iOtf tons, F. Herrington, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Monday, the 14th instant at 5 p.m. She has292 words
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Advertisement399 1908-12-12 11 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IND2-CHINA S. N. Co., Ltd. RETURN TICKETS at Single Fares will be issued by I. C. S. N. Co.'s Steamers for Hongkong, Shanghai Japan, available for use between the sth Deceaaber 19.;8 and "25th January 1909. RETURN FARES.—Honkgong $55. Shanghai $95. Japan $135. For further information apply to399 words
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Advertisement419 1908-12-12 11 THE YOKOHAMA DOCK C0. y LTD. No. 1 DOCK. No. 2 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Length inside 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft., bott Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bott. 75 ft, 45.8 ft Water on blocks 27.5 ft. Water on blocks 20.5 ft. Time to419 words
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Article301 1908-12-12 12 S. C. C. Beat the Garrison. ?The S. C. C. met the Garrison at Rugger *>n the E?pli.nade list evening and a well contested game resulted. We were glad to •ee that there was no delay in starting. Mr J. Robertson acted as Referee and the Linesmen were301 words
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Article68 1908-12-12 12 The M. M. company's steamer Armand Behic will leave Saigon at 3 a m. on the 12th Dae and may be expected here on Monday at daylight. The Imp. German mail steamer Dai fflinger" having left Penang yesterday at 3 am. may ba expected to arrive here this68 words
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Article89 1908-12-12 12 The following were the scores in the Sapper Cup Competition (against B >gey, 2 cards Mm. A. Creery h'cap 3 4up U 1) Freer 4 4 up J G McGregor 4 S up H, Marriott 5 3 up LADIE3. Miss Ditrbishire plus all sq. Mrs Gansloser89 words
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Article25 1908-12-12 12 Mine outputs for the month of November 1906 include: BeUt Tin Mining Company, L.d., 546 piculs. Kuantan Tin Mining Company Ltd., >r7 Picuk.25 words
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Article33 1908-12-12 12 The harvest on Bilgownie Es 4 ate for November according to the manager's report was 3,734 lbs dry rubber, an ainendded total of 2,997 lbs. being the output for Ojtolx r.33 words
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Article70 1908-12-12 12 E'eter Bannon, formerly middle weight champion of England, who is now at the Theatre Royal (in conjunction with the Cinematograph) his hardiy had any show vet with his exhibition work. To-night, however, he is to meet and attempt to throw two local wrestlers, Mundeen and Sunder Singb, and a70 words
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Article271 1908-12-12 12 1195,000 is Lost to Cup.a. Havana, Cuba, October 24. The following statement has been issued at the Palace The provisional government, in these closing days of its administration, is making a thorough examination into the workings and disbursements of all departments. u Major Turrill, supervisor of the271 words
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Article1028 1908-12-12 12 TO YOU, BACHELORS. ro The Editor, Sir,—" Was there ever such a dull place is Singapore How often do we hear the question True, the complaint is more often in the mouths of the latest arrivals; for their recant transition from a laud where there was always something to1,028 words
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Article541 1908-12-12 12 To The Editor, Sir, With reference to tbe remarks re I the present unrest of India, which appears in your issue of the 8ih instant, I beg to say a few words. Though a bit young, I have some knowledge of the nature and character of the541 words
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Article291 1908-12-12 12 I*. S. Taks Land at Manila. This is how the Cablenews-American described the lauding of a few men from the fleet at Manila The brave lads of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets possessed Manila on Nov. 26 from exactly 1.84 p.m. By the screeching of ship's291 words
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Article27 1908-12-12 12 mm. The outward bound German mail, Derfflinger, due to arrive here this morning, brings back to Singapore Mr and Mrs Stanley Late of the Tanioner Pasar Board27 words
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Advertisement126 1908-12-12 12 \\W BAGGAGE i mWe meet passenger steamers oa arrival, M B and are prepared to take charge of m m Baggage to be delivered to Hotels ortf S Baggage also put on Board Steamers, fi 4t Satisfaction guaranteed. 4JL m Moderate rates. m m Baggage Stored and Insure!. ft W126 words
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Advertisement237 1908-12-12 12 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPY (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYSRErURN TICKETS Ist and 2nd class at SINGLE rates will be issued from ft pore to BATAVIA and SOURABAJA, available tor use between the I.VJi I) ooembet I and the loth January, 1909 Fares Batavia Ist class $45. 2nd class $27. Sourabaja237 words
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Miscellaneous114 1908-12-12 12 Next Mails Due. From Europe. Per NDL DerffliDger, today, vrith mails of Nov 17. Per B. I. Thong wa, to day, Dec 1?, with mails of Nov £0. Per M. M. Tonkin, on Monday, Dec 14, with mails of Nov 20. From China. Per M M Armand Behis, on Monday114 words
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Miscellaneous411 1908-12-12 12 PASSENGERS. Per Hye Leon^ Mr Poulien, Mra Bailey, Mrs Beckton and two children, Mr3 Stapp ind Mr Hickiing. Per Ranee Messrs J. Lind, A. van ReeLen ind T. B. Cate. Per Calypso Mr L. M. De La Croix and E. If. Ellis. Passengers left per PSi O Somali for Colombo411 words
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Miscellaneous484 1908-12-12 12 VESSELS IN PORT. Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For v her. Boribat Siam 352 Schmidt Dec 8 Bangkok E. Asia. Co. Bangkok 1 C. Hock Kian Dut 1020 Hubert Dec 9 Batavia Wee Bros. BagaD Deli Ger 728 Habner Dec 7 Bangkok Behn Merer Bangkok Flevo Brit 129484 words
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