The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 25 July 1907
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1907-07-25 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1907. No. 1,04318 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article124 1907-07-25 1 At Batavia, on July 20th 1907, the wife of A. E. Spkiggs of a daughter. Lame Imm 21, at Ealing, wife of F. C. Laing, son. Mackarlane.— June 26, at Worthing, wife I of R. G. Macfarlane, late of Bangkok, son. On July 1, 19>7, at Newchang, the wife124 words
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Article58 1907-07-25 1 At St. Andrews Cathedral, on July 20th by the Rev. F. G. Swindell, m.a., acting I colonial Chaplain, Jan Hendrik Reiding of the Amsterdam Tracing Co. to Alexandrine de Gaspary, third daughter of E. de Gaspary, formerly Consul for France at Singapore. Shattock. Harvest.— June 2s, at Hamnstead, Rev.58 words
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Obituary39 1907-07-25 1 Whytt. June 24, at Highgate P. F. Whytt, late of P. and O. S. N. Co., aged 86. On July tf, 1907, at Shanghai, F. A. Raad late Officer, China Merchants' S. N. Co., aged j 26 years.39 words
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Article, Illustration1339 1907-07-25 1 if t!- I v.- v |1.» l-eo;,ip'= ricbt mtiintaii^ I -uiwi 1 l,v irffnm and u»b»lbed -a* pain; I *nr_ patriot Tn:«li h«*r j'o'iou-. p&CWVn draw. PltSged to Bfffljna. Loyalty and lam. July 10. Under the initials C.W.S." a home paper publishes the occasional scientific notes that1,339 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement469 1907-07-25 1 CONTENTS. Laaasna Tsmnssntasa ani Bsvaaaity 33 rns Desk ''ntravt* 34 rh«; K.n^'s Prize ># ;y\ I Opi-mi Commission g| n*r«tl Hagr»^n :uid the FTCSSSn Army 34 Tl.. War Office and the Pnion Jaek 35 A Hr.rl-th >U**\ Truat gi I r. »pinm Plant 3^ Ctoanng Faelli iss 36 or i:r469 words
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Advertisement65 1907-07-25 1 1 Alexandra Brickworks Coy Limited BRICKS FIREBRICKS. t Sound, well-shaped and hard burnt bricks can be supplied at $150 per laksa at I the Works. Firebricks $60 per thousand. Fireclay $30 p^r ton. Any shaped bricks can be made to order and delivered m about five weeks. APPLY TO THE65 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous256 1907-07-25 1 THE WEEK. The lisl mail from Home arrived by the P. <fc G. Arcadia on Friday with dates up to Juno The N D L. Preussen carried the homeward mail ou Tuesday aud this weekly goes by the 8.1. Tara to-day. The trial of Drummer Saudwell of the 2nd Batt.256 words
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Article750 1907-07-25 2 July 20, It will not be long before the matter of the allotment of the great contracts for the execution of the extensions and alterations m the Singapore Docks and wharves will be finally settled. It is arranged that the contract will be opened on September 2nd,750 words
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Article932 1907-07-25 2 July 22 For the fourth time m the history of the Queen's and King's Prize at Wimbledon formerly, and now at Bisley at the annual rifle meeting of the National Rifle Association has the great honour of the year fallen to a Colonial marksman. Canada, with Hayuurst932 words
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Article1461 1907-07-25 2 It is now just about two months ago, on the 27th of May to be precise, that this journal first alluded to the then undeclared intention of the Home Government to cause a Commission of Enquiry to be appointed m Singapore to investigate the subject of the1,461 words
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935 1907-07-25 2 July 23. One of the results of Bmmt kit heen called the wine war m France ha- been the manifest reluctance, amounting at timee mutinous determination, on the p*rt of th* battalions m garrison m thc dist i districts to act against tho demons*935 words
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397 1907-07-25 3 Whf n we recollect that the Secretary of State for War, on being interrogated m Parliament whether he would give instructions to lly the Union Jack from the War Office on Empire Day, replied that he "did not see any reason for adding397 words
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Article1172 1907-07-25 3 July 24 If anythiug has been established by recent trade statistics it is that volume m trade need have no relation at all to volume of profit. Nay, that volume of trade may quite well mean volume of loss. There is evidence that m the great1,172 words
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Article1761 1907-07-25 3 The Upi um "Plant July 25 We do not know whether the Attorney General 1* aw ate what a nourishing and remunerative industry is being plied at Chinese ports iv the way of planting opium on board steamers bound f«»r Singapore, and then advising the Opium Farmer or other parties1,761 words
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Article359 1907-07-25 4 Charge Aoainst Late Manager of Supply Stores. D. A. Rodenhuis was before Mr Col man the Third Magistrate, yesterday afternoon for preliminary enquiry into a charge of cheating brought against him. Mr Knowles conducted the prosecution and Mr G. S. Carver appeared for the defence. Mr Knowles explained359 words
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Article97 1907-07-25 4 A Filipino named F. Fordet was arrested m Beuccolen Streot on Tuesday night an allegation of theft iv a dwelling iv Bencoelen Street of a cheque book belonging to one Garcia. Detective Inspector Stenhouse mentioned the case to Mr Green, the Second Magistrate, yesterday, and97 words
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Article112 1907-07-25 4 The United States protected cruisers Denver and Cleveland arrived from Colombo this morning and exchanged salutes with Fort Ginning. They left New York on May 18 eu route for the Philippines. The vessels are sister ships and will relieve the cruisers Raleigh and Cincinatti. The Denver112 words
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Article127 1907-07-25 4 In his report for 190G Mr. Frank Browne, Government Analyst, remarks that during the year an it creasing number of ores and of metals were examined. Most of the metals vsere various qualities of Chinese tin, of which from 4,000 to 6,000 tons annually pass through127 words
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Article73 1907-07-25 4 > m < A ricksha coolie was charged before Mr. Column, the Third Magistrate, yesterday, with rash and negligent pulling of his ricksha on Tuesday evening and causing hurt to a Chinese boy m China Street. It was alleged that the coolie, who was pulling an empty vehicle, crossed the73 words
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Article436 1907-07-25 4 In the Tournament the Club (Rest) played Law and Civil Service and proved much too good for them, Beven taking six wickets for 12 runs and Kent two for 9. Carver for the Professions had four for 37 and Bain three for 20. C. S. and Law. C. I.436 words
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Article89 1907-07-25 4 Ho liOg Siang, a contractor living at 229 Serangoon Road, prosecuted a ricksha coolie before Mr Ekooper, Registrar of Hackney Carriages and Jmrikishus. on Tuesday, for improperly leaving him before the completion of his engagement on Monday night. Complainant stated liat the puller took him to89 words
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Article144 1907-07-25 4 ALLEGED ROBBERY IN PAHANG. It is stated that a sum of $1,700, intended for the payment of coolies, has been stolen from Mr E. L. Bennett, Executive Engineer, while he was at the Trannm Rest House. The bag which contained the money was found m an adjoining wood empty but144 words
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Article96 1907-07-25 4 an Mr. J. Tyrell arrived from Malacca by the Sappho yesterday. He has been transferred to Singapore to act as Assistant Superintendent of Police. Mr. Francis M. Chopard, the well-known local lawyer, will leave.on Saturday afternoon by the Giang Seng for Batavia. on a health seeking trip m Java. Colour-Sergeant96 words
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Article967 1907-07-25 4 FROM THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE. I. TO AN AIDE-DE (Jiup It seems a beastly bore beirg an aide-* camp. It seems to be. Even the pretty mov^ scarlet plumes, and the other aids to thoroughly smart and effective appearand cannot quite balance the worry and t roub! of— being theie967 words
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Article892 1907-07-25 5 .varlight was svid after the Kuala Lumrx. ma r r $375 l>Mr T te. T u e Dairyni.»'d »iui tor Sl4O Thd Sweep w^ purCkmmd by Mr Noel Walker for $190. The proposal of the Penang Municipal Commission to spend ioO.OOOon extension of electric light has892 words
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233 1907-07-25 5 An extraordinary general meeting of the S.Lgapoie Catholic Fuoeral Association was held on Wednesday night at the residence of the President. *208 Queen-St, at which were present, Mr T. Pereira, president, Mr A. S. Pestana, vice president, Mr A. N. Cornelius, honorary secretary, Mr T. S233 words
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Article190 1907-07-25 5 Gn July 14tb, this new and thoroughly equipped mine was opened by Mrs. Birch the Resident of Selangor not being able tj be present. It is owned by the Ek Choou Kougsi, which as Mr. Foo Choon explained was Ek profit, having special reference to Dr. Edgar,190 words
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Article345 1907-07-25 5 There has been no particular activity m the share market this week, and a renewal of liquidation has had the effect of sending prices down a further point or two m mining shares. The Belat oucput of 365 piculs is disappointing, and when the news was received345 words
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Article73 1907-07-25 5 The Superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company courteously informs ua that last night cable communication with Australia was restored after the break which happened a week ago last Sunday This information will be received with satisfaction by the mercantile community and all who have to do73 words
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Article29 1907-07-25 5 Manila is assured of a first class hotel. The hotel building will be completed by January 1, 1909, if work can be commenced by January 1 of next year.29 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter443 1907-07-25 5 To THE FOTTOV, Sir, Party politics are fact 9 m themselves which, whether they should exist or not, must remain an open question but they cannot be allowed to pass unchallenged when they state things which are not facts, as is done m your leading article of to-day443 words
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Letter140 1907-07-25 5 To The Editor Sir, —Referring to the letter ef "Bangun" m your issue of the 11th inst., it appears to me that he is inconsistent m asking Tanjong Pagar" to reduce their charges. That is a matter that he and others should have considered when they were140 words
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Article146 1907-07-25 5 Lodge Eastern Gate, No 2970, Eastern Archipelago, last night held its annual installation meetiug at the Freemasons Hall and the W. M. Elect, Bro F. M. Wright, was duly installed, m the presence of a large number of brethren of the Lodge and of the District Grand Lodge. The146 words
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Article105 1907-07-25 5 "The New York Herald advocates the passage of the American battleships to the Pacific via the Suez Canal, and that they at the same time make a friendly visit to Japanese ports. It cites the fact that when the Anglo-German relations were strained the British Mediterranean105 words
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Article635 1907-07-25 5 POPULAR ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. Last night, at the Teutoia* Club there was given another of this reason's series of Orchestral Concerts. The large Hall was filled with a good audience amongst those present being H. E. the Governor, Miss Anderson and party from Government House, H. E. the635 words
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Article128 1907-07-25 5 It is stated m a Tokio despatch of :jrd inst to the N. C. D. News, that a cable from Washington states that the American Immigration Authorities have been ordered to prevent the entry into Califonia of 4,000 Japanese labourers coming from Mexico. The Government at Tokio has not yet128 words
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888 1907-07-25 6 CASES BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE. SeriocB Failures. Yesterday afternoon the Chief Justice Sir W. 11. Hyndmau Jones, dealt with bankruptcy. Two public examinations were taken including that of Mr. O. MuhlenbeiD, of Hart wig and Co. In the matter of Chop Chin Teck, an application888 words
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Article31 1907-07-25 6 Robber brokers complain that too much badly cuied block mooting forward. Tiev recommend small prolu.er^to keep to bis- j cuite, block, to fell well, must be clear and of coupstent quality.31 words
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Article863 1907-07-25 6 Mr. W. A. Cuscaden, Inspector General i of Police, has gone to Malacca on a tour of I inspection. The P. and O Company's steamer Palma," will bring £27,650 of silver coin to Singapore. i Amended rules under the Explosives OrI diuance are published m the863 words
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Article1016 1907-07-25 6 Standabd Oil Co. vs. Chinese Shopkeepers. Five Chinese shopkeepers were arraigned before the Bench Court (Messrs. Micbell and Bain) yesterday afternoon, on the prosecution of the Standard Oil Company, for selling oil to which a false trade mark, the Empire Refining Co., Ltd., of New York, j1,016 words
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Article575 1907-07-25 6 Extension of Pavilion Voted. An extraordinary meeting of the member, of the Club was held m the Pavili ou night for the purpose of considering a pro. posal.for the expenditure of $3,00i> m extension of the Club house. The hon'ble Capt. Young took the chair and there575 words
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218 1907-07-25 6 We are led to l*dieve that m the near future a ten per cent increase upon their salaries will be granted to Hongkong civil servant*. If this report proves true, and we have no reason to doubt its accuracy, it will be but tardy act218 words
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Article75 1907-07-25 6 <bi the arrival of th** (verm l Ifsrasiitts on Thurs lay, Ihsnt ai the the voss.'j nmn handed over to I > dov of the Marine Polio* ov a chsrpe broaching oargo whin fcfce ship wt i mimi from OslomW Jbeaeensed, man, s Swede and a Russian, wore75 words
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Article696 1907-07-25 7 *Xmf>iir*ruul ag mt homines n<j*iri e*t farrauo m*Pi JUVUNAL. wje last miil left En^. 1, our happy countrymen teeni to have been enj *a iag a fairly rotten set of meteorological e_s well an political eruditions. Here is an extract from a private letter (dated June696 words
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Article209 1907-07-25 7 The well-known song 4 Love Knocked at My Window ;is it would have been had the author of that cashirg ditty hssn content with reporting feats matter ct' facts. Lo\** knocked at my window one morning And i hastened Love's call to obey, Not209 words
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Article94 1907-07-25 7 Ordtvast Meeting. Fp.idav, Jttlv tl»«> Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. X.0.M.0. His Excellency Ma or-<»enl. T. Perrot, OCT. The 11 n Urn the Col. Secretary Capt. A.H. Young. the Attorney-Genl. W. J. Napier. the Act. Col. Engineer F. J. Pigott. the Act. Auditor-Genera 1 A T Bryant94 words
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Article1407 1907-07-25 7 Chinese Susceptibilities. The Colonial Secretary moved That this Council approves the expenditure of a sum not exceeding $10,000 chargeable on i the general revenues of the Colony for the current yew for the purpose of defraying the expenses connected with disinterring and removing the remains1,407 words
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Article364 1907-07-25 7 F. M. S. AND S. S. RAILWAYS. llr H. E Wimpsris, A M.I.C.E writes as follows m tl.e Engineering Riview: There are now open about 410 miles of line m the Federated Malay States and some 40 miles m the Straits Settlements, all on the metre guage. The whole of364 words
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Article484 1907-07-25 7 tGERMAN CaPanjaf HbaVII.T I INF.. 'oliceSeigetut Mussell *>*■'/ -J -Vl'f Tahals ontraband chandu, valued at $97o, in fe-boat on board the German steamer awongsie in the road9 on Thursday aftei Etptain Jacob Bruhn of the Devawongsi** was charged before Mr. Michell, the Senior Magistrate, yesterday, with importing the484 words
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Article404 1907-07-25 7 Siam was among the last of the nations to feel the civilising influence of the British race. How easy it might have l>een otherwise m the land of the white elephant is proved frcm the records of the East India Company. It appears that m I^Bl the404 words
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Article43 1907-07-25 7 It is reported by officers of tiie OtiWi* maru thit the opening to merchant steam ers of the pier at Tairen has resulted m a great increase of trade to the port at the expense of Newchwang, where business is depressed at presen*.43 words
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THE TANGLIN TRAGEDY.
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Article1317 1907-07-25 8 there i» a long list of witnesses m the Tanglin barracks tragedy, many of them, non -tommhsioDed efficersand men stepped ssnartly into the box yesterday and told theii •tary In the Court, when William Sand well, ol 'be -2nd Bittalion, Royal West Kents, was arraigned ou1,317 words
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5710 1907-07-25 8 Ihe Medical Evidence. The drummer of the 2nd B.itt. West Kent Regiment, William Saudwell, was yesterday again m the dock at the Assiz *s, on the charge of murdering Corporal Hurley, on the 14th May, and early m the morning the defence was5,710 words
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Article255 1907-07-25 9 Appointment 01 a Local Commission. A Commission has been appointed to enquire into the Opium Question the members being the Hon. John Anderson, the Hon. Tan Jiak Kirn, the Hon. D.J. Galloway, the Rev. W. F. Oldham, Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, and Mr E. F. H.255 words
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Article202 1907-07-25 9 Three Hundred and Twenty One Thousand Guilders Looted at Ivors Kadja. News has come of a sensational robbery iu North Sumatra, the Duicb Government having lost no less a sum than 321,000 guilders from the Treasury at. Kota Badja. This tremendous haul represents about, £26,000 sterling.202 words
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Article112 1907-07-25 9 A my oua nuen* o ,.i 1 g iturd iftei Mrs W. Etj in and a friend were driving; ii i carriage in i New Bridge ba>ad ind when near the CI uese Protectorate the I r» took rig! n I M- 5 m K ime iron and112 words
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Article370 1907-07-25 10 Keece has brought his record break to a close with 4WJB&, unfinished. A rille match was tired at the Ballestier Kango on Saturday afternoon between the 11. E.. the S K. B. (V.) aud the Maxim Sectiou. S. V. A. The Uegulars topped tho score. Mr.370 words
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Article165 1907-07-25 10 The continual rain has hindered prepress with the croepiet tournament considerably. On Thuisday however the final of the doubles was played. Mrs Evans and Mis Lupton after an uphill game defeated the Key. 11. C. Henhaui and Mrs Howell. The winners had previously defeated the Hou. W. Evans165 words
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Article163 1907-07-25 10 The Children who took part m the Play given at the Catholic Club Entertainment last Christmas aie hard at work rehearsing an Operetta entitled Red Ridine Hood's Reception by Messrs Oxenford and Facer, which is to be staged on the 9th anel 10th of next month at163 words
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Article81 1907-07-25 10 Police Inspector Hart of the Central Police Statiou made a smart capture on Sunday afternoon. He arrested two Cantone^e at a wavang m Smith Street with forged wavang tickets m their possession and then raided their house m Tringganu Street. Two more Cantonese, a man and a81 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter2689 1907-07-25 10 Singapore, July 19, 1907. To Thi: Editor. Dear Sir, —I greatly admire the excellent collection of objections your correspondent I Pikir Sadikit" has had patience to put down on paper against the facilities for shipping at this port. However, there are a great many points to be2,689 words
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Article428 1907-07-25 10 IiKHOXo —RE Ga>l\VK\. A wedding of much interest to Singapore took placa on Saturday afternoon, when Mr J. H. Keidiug, ol the Auisterdtu I'rudiaj Company, was married to Miss de <; ispar.. daughter of E de Gtspury, Esq I vnier French Consul at Singapore. The ceremony took place at428 words
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Article118 1907-07-25 10 There were *Jl murder cases iu«i discoveries m Perik during led *88\ One remarkable case is thus rep'it^d t the Deputy Commissioner Two m Lower* Perak (Malays) went cut the leaves of the nipah paim three hundred yards from then h On their way back one of them cut v-118 words
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Article886 1907-07-25 11 A party of the Malay States Guides, under Major Vanrennen, arrived from Telok Anson •by the Selangor yesterday to participate m the mai eeuvres. Mr. Hawtrey, Assistant Superintendent „f Police, is having for home on furlough neit week. Mr. Hawtrev is a very courteou9 and hani886 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter489 1907-07-25 11 To The Editor, Dear Sir,-— i There appears to be a good deal of cjinmon sense contained m Bangun's i lettter published iv your paper this morning but a? the same time I should like to make the lollowiug remarks iv Singapore's defence. Fri ea of aaal.489 words
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Article221 1907-07-25 11 FIRST DAY'S HANDICAPS. The f Uowing is the li-t of handicaps for I the first day's races of the Autumn Meetiug, I on :50th July The Merchants' Cup. Kingtou 10. fi Cornwall 8. 7 Gillo 10. ♦> Recompense 8, 6 I Lynwood tb 4 Ofili 8. 1221 words
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Article157 1907-07-25 11 Tiie Captain of the b.s, Stephen, which arrived from Kuautan yesterday, reports that the s.a. Will o 1 the Wisp waa hard aground ou the bar at Kuantan when he left, rhe Will o* the Wisp had lie v ashore for thiee da} Captain il.157 words
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Article753 1907-07-25 11 A TEAM WEST KENTS vs. P>. TEAM WEST KENTS. A GeiALKEEPER's VICTORT. The final game m this competition was played last evening on the Esplanade before a very large crowd, the iniltary turniug up m force. The ground was on the hard side and there was753 words
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Article67 1907-07-25 11 F. M. S. TIN EXPORT. The fficial returns of tiu and tin ore exported from the F. ?tf S., .1 mv <"v lo Jane. show that 10,573 pikuls l^sa of tin were sci:: •ut of the country, r i:i!e the duty was $329,072 more. The figures for the balfyear ire.67 words
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Article115 1907-07-25 11 Moke Dividends. We are i; -i i -i t > Messrs. Osborne and I ippel, the r >-* ie- J Managers, for informs tion that will be rerj highly appreciated by the lucky bolelsra ai shares m New Gopeng, Ltd., and the Gopeng Tin Mining Cj Ltd. Tbeuaual115 words
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Article631 1907-07-25 11 S. C.C. GYMKHANA. The Singapore Cricket Club Sports Gymkhana will b 9 held on the Club's Ground on Saturday, commencing at 2.50 p.m a good programme of events has beeu drawn up and is well supported, the entries for all the events being numerous. The Baud of the 2nd. Royal631 words
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Article106 1907-07-25 11 There- is little to record ol any paqgnaea made m thc gold-mining industry. It is, I think, a great pity that the sinking ai the eleep shaft at Raub was discontinue^!. If the Government and the Raub Australian (lold Mining Company were justified to begin with m106 words
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Article104 1907-07-25 11 The steam launch Max picked up three Chinese coolies banging to a espsised toughing near S*. John's Island on Sunday night and banded them -er to the Masier Attendant. The Chinese aaj that th»y comprised the crew of a toogkaag which left Batu Ifadji with S cargo e»f104 words
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Article32 1907-07-25 11 The aye age d lily consumption e>t water from the Kuala Lumpur Water.v. rks wus 1*» -i- gali-ns per head of the population. Ab n t one-third >f that used m Singapore.32 words
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Article827 1907-07-25 12 If reoord and one'a memory can be relied upon, it was King James the first, one of those Stuart children of misfortune, who remarked with a sigh of relief as he drew on his easy shoes, "old shoes are best," and there will be found few to disagree with827 words
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Article997 1907-07-25 12 Give us thia day our daily bread." Man is an omnivorous animal, the vegetarians, fruitarians, and carnivora feeding advocates notwithstanding. If he were not, he would not have spread over the whole earth and found his living from the region where seal oil is the favourite beverage to the997 words
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Article1002 1907-07-25 12 Even the Gods love jokes, as Plato put it centuries ago. An eighteenth century writer ia of opinion That a joke'« a serious thing" which may refer to the gestation necessary to produce a good one, or to the process necessary to get it properly appreciated. Many men1,002 words
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Article935 1907-07-25 12 Au official conmsnique from the a uh rities encloses a J. .cm nent uUefc da It niH the event which wili w*ke iiutorv AxJC i this evening m the Germanic l*er wden otherwise the Club Teutonia. The doeumen is enclosed m a covering which by itmodesty and apparent935 words
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Article876 1907-07-25 13 I he Bsiessosmi am have 1 een agitating to raise thn opium (juestion at the Hague c- nfereuco. 8ir Edward Grey has informed j nen» that it. is outside the scope of that conlereuce. Police Inspector Lucas left for Malacca vesterday afternoon to relieve Mr. Tvrell876 words
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Article1031 1907-07-25 13 Once more the unexpected has happened I and a Cup final has been won by the weaker leam. One confesses to have been quite wrong in this matter. We presumed that either the E. G. A. or A team would win the competition, and the gunners falling after1,031 words
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Article1057 1907-07-25 13 A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION. A stranger dropping m to the back of the Teutonia Hall last evening might well have been excused for imagining for a moment that he was back again m the pit of a home theatre during pantomime. Singapore, the stiff and rather staid1,057 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter280 1907-07-25 13 lo 1 UE Lpitor. Dear Sir. Just a few lines iv reply to Sudah Habis to say tbat the difference m price for coal referred to iv my letters is for the best Bengal and best Card fl coal as supplied at Sabang. and at Singapaie. The280 words
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Article274 1907-07-25 13 ROYAL ENGINEERS v. S. R. K. V.) Koyal Engineers. Sergt. Ball 27 33 25 88 Sergt. Burton 31 31 23 8-3 Lieut. Yates 28 29 27 84 2nd Corpl. Chuter 28 29 26 83 Do. Howell 26* 31 25 82 Do. Licev 24 24 26 74 Dx Tilev 29274 words
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Article104 1907-07-25 13 Members of the Singapore Golf Club < >ver Five Years in the Ea*t played Under Five Years on Saturday afternoon, six couples going round. The afternoon was charming but the Links are still sodden. The result of the matches (1 pt. f<«r a win j for ab\e) was a104 words
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Article2816 1907-07-25 14 ACCUSED IN THE DOCK. Before Mr Justice Fisher yesterday m the Aseize Court, Alfred Quinnell a gunner m the R. G. A. was charged with attempting the life of Corporal Ryan by firing a carbine bullet at him m the Blakan Mati barracks on May 42,816 words
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Article82 1907-07-25 14 The liual iv this tournament for the handicap doubles was played last evening. McKeu/ie and Sowdem had lieateu Lyall aud Sparke on Monday, anel now had to meet Butchart and Birrell. Despite the disparity of the handicaps the former were cever particularly troubled aud won a good82 words
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Article112 1907-07-25 14 The new steam launch Rondine owned by Messrs Qaegino and Coy, and eugined by the Central E igine Works, went out on a trial trip yesterday m the harbour, lhe machinery worked smoothly and well and the launch attained a sp*>ed of 12 knots per hour. Mr112 words
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Article138 1907-07-25 14 M my m Singapore and the oeiit ports will hear with regret of ihe death last week of Captain Richard Taylor, a well-known master mariner bailing out of Singapore for many year*. He was a son of tho late Mr. Richard Taylor, who m the sixties was m Singapore m138 words
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Article678 1907-07-25 14 Before the Chief Justice, Sir W. Hvndman Jones yesterday. The Beach-Road Crimk. Pengata bin Amoh, a Javanese cloth seller wis charged with culpable homicide no* amounting to murder by causing the death of Karissa on April 18. The original charge against prisoner was of murder but the IV.678 words
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Article242 1907-07-25 14 The following properties were dispose! ol by auction at Powell Co's saleroom on Tuesday afternoon. No 27 Lavender-si an! Nos 140 142 Kallang- rd. 1,465 feet, i hedd. K. M. Noordin $6,000. Nos Hi 160 Beach-rd and Nos 1 to i Jalan Suit an. $£77 feet, 919242 words
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Article55 1907-07-25 14 A secret which was intended to hay*' bee" kept a perfect secret has now leaked out. P appears a movement tor starting smelting works m opposition to the Straits Trading Company has been matured and is beiu* fathered by a gentleman from Rhinelaud. The shares m the new venture are55 words
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Article2701 1907-07-25 15 i Ht r's Agency i By Submarine Telegraph) Ree. July 18, 10.50 a.m. Lever Brothers, the soap makers, who brought an action against the Associated Newspapers r presenting the Daily Mail, the Mirr«»r, and the Evening News for libel, have been a wan led damages JE50.000. The libel impugned2,701 words
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Article370 1907-07-25 15 I {Fron vw ir:_r: Con c*Jwtidcnt.) Horgkong July I9tb, 2.*G p.m. Received a; 2.04 p m There is considerable eiciteiivnt et Seoul It has been discovered that the Emperor el Korea is arranging to take refuge at the Russian Consulate. The Cabinet propose] that the Emperor should abdicate370 words
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Article69 1907-07-25 15 (OonnUCTiD rrp \Q July 2\ Vj 7. i ia/% 2 4~ r 0 demand 2'4i Private eted t» _u\ 2 credit t- m<i -4, France, demand Bank... 8941 GanMAVY, demand JJtJ t»WA,T.T, 174 Hoxc-xzoxa, demand 4Jjtdis Yokohama, demand I" Java, demand i* 4 Bangkok, demand Sovnnniine, Bank Buyh g69 words
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Article122 1907-07-25 15 July -4 Tm *U*i Ghunhmr •>< Gambier Oibi No. i J. 0.30 Gambier Cube No. 2 '«> Pepper Black (or&in. S'pOii) 17.75 Pesper, White (fair L.W. o p.s.. Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) t&M Nutmegs (80 to tho lb.) 52."0 Macs (Banda) 44.40 Cloves (Amboina) 40. u0 Liberian Coffee122 words
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Article534 1907-07-25 16 Capital Capital Isaac Paid rjmmmmmmm Issued paid op Value a r Company. 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin M. Co. Ltd 11.50 $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited 9. $600,00o 600,000 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd 15. £400,000 350,000 £1 £1 Duff Deveionment Co. Ltd 2.25534 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1907-07-25 16 BNKI&t FEATURE A CHEAP ADVSRn-^U I >" M POPULAR WANTS." if you have a House to Let. Rooms to Let, Want a SituauoL want to Buy, Sell or Exchange Articles, Want Assistants. House oRoom?, try an Ad." m the Singapore Free Pres3," at tbf NEW CHEAP RATE SI for 1,56 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous704 1907-07-25 16 CLEARANCES. July IT. Nam Sang, Brit, atr., Rolfe, for Penang and Calcutta. July 18. De E^rens, Dnt str., Smit, for Bandjermassin. j Teesta, Brit, str., Willis, for Penang, Negapatarn and Madras. Malacca, Brit str, Sanderson, for P. Swett'enhuni < ia porta. Calypso, Brit, str., Bannatyne, for Penang and Deli. Ruby,704 words
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Miscellaneous748 1907-07-25 16 Emile, Dnt. str., Snlong, for Rhio. Siam, Brit. Btr., Sangstcr, for Langkat. Mortlake, Brit, str., Batten, for Pulo Lant. Selangor, Brit, str., Turner, for T. Anson via ports. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Flak, for Muar and Malacca. Solva, Nor. %t\\, Teliefsen. for Bangkok. Brou wer, Dut. str., Bouman, for Djambie.748 words
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Miscellaneous546 1907-07-25 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wa* Flag and Tont Commander t Arrived Prom Per Hertzog Hendrick Dnt. cruis. 5000 Goedhart July 22 BaUvia SouraW^t. Denver Am cruis. 3200 Caperton July 24 New York Manila 27 Cleveland Am. cruis. 3200 Newton July 2 1 Colombo Manila 27 Wright Am. tra., 364 Hamilton May546 words
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