The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 September 1908
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1908-09-24 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES No, 1104. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1908,18 words
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Article245 1908-09-24 1 LVADKRS. t\ipital an i Lai>mr 193 llligaltai m Mesopotamia I'M TWe Milk Supply 191 Mr. Asquitli vu Free Trade 194 A Hongkong ►p'uion on the Conference 191 Hr. AtaoaMer and Hoagkoog 194 The Country ;ui'i the Ni y J9l Tli'j CoaacU and the Conference 195 >ttlci;tl Rtvoijnitioii of Native245 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1908-09-24 1 At Singapore on the 20th September, the wife of J. H. Williams, Singapore Railway, of a s3n.18 words
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Article58 1908-09-24 1 Leveson Jannings. Aug. 22nd, at South Duhvich, H. Murray Leveson, sou of late E.J. Leveson, to Gertrude Alice Jannings. "SYagner-Ottzen. On Wednesday Oth September, at St. Philip's Church, Rangoon Christine Alice, youngest daughter of Captain A. Ottzen of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Janet Ottzen of Penang, to Pius Henriok, son58 words
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Article98 1908-09-24 1 At the Alexandria Infirmary, Paisley, on Aug. 4, Elizabeth Johnston Peacock, wife of Samuel Cockburn! SISSON. Aug. 21, at Streatham-hill, Gertrude, widow of A. J. SissON, late of Singapore. Jackson. Aug. 22, at Ballinger, Bucks. W, Jackson, of the Mercantile Bank of India. Martin. Aug. 28, at Oaklands, Hampton,98 words
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Article162 1908-09-24 1 The Lut mail from borne eUBfl by the 8.1. Thomgwa <ri Saturday with dates up to August 28th. A homeward mail wu takeci on Monday, by the M.M. AustraUen and this weekly goes by the P. A 0. Malta to-d.iv. The Assiz s harebeen continued throughout the week.162 words
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Article, Illustration1918 1908-09-24 1 Sept 18 Here *haP the Prtw the People's r'c^ f vn.-.intain, Unawed by influence and anbribed by prim Here patriot Truth bet glorious precepts draw. Pledged lo Kcli^ion, Loyaity ami I.a>v. AYe have but little faith m general trade boards of conciliation, such as tbat which the1,918 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement280 1908-09-24 1 9*baoril I the ■Singapore Free Press" y letiunincr from Europe t<» the Struit.s V>y any i>i the nuul line-. tr>* invited t<» m*ii<l to toe Manager the nan:>- of theii steftOMi and date >.\ m Singapore. Copiei will then be then at varioiifl jv>rts ot ea2L Mil ril n m280 words
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Advertisement95 1908-09-24 1 GRAND POST OAB3 EXHIBITION. An Exhibition m connection with Koh Co's Post Card Exchange Register will be held m the coming December, the object being to encourage collectors to send m the best pictures they possess for competition. For prospectus write to KOH COMPANY, 90 Bras Basah Road, Singapore. Sept95 words
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Article529 1908-09-24 194 S-t'iiii; that IV FowLII has made a lUffg2sti<?n that there should ba considered the quastion of the establishment of a Mooieipei Dairy Firm for Singipjre, it might be appropriate to quote a reftjrene^ relating t) the matter of public milk supply as it is presenting itstlf m529 words
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Article452 1908-09-24 194 Sept 19. No appointment could have been more appropriate than that just announced on the part of the Turkish Government, which bai sheeted for the charge of important irrigat on and canalisation works m Mesopotamia aid elsewhere, the eminent Indian engineer S.r William Willcocks, who has givt-n452 words
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Article521 1908-09-24 194 Sept 21. In a recent issue of the Pall Mall Gazette there is a telling cartoon which depicts Mr Asquith at a dinner of the Free Trade Congre3s held lately m London, rising to propose the toast of the "Cause." He is flanked on either521 words
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341 1908-09-24 194 A Hongkong Opinion on the Conference. Tie earlier portions of the discussion of the Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary's report on the Shipping Conference, and of the other statements embodying official facts and figures have reached Hongkong and are being duly quoted tod commented on m the local pre*s of that341 words
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Article394 1908-09-24 194 Sep: 22. We observe that Mr Joseph Alexandeb the Sdcretary of the Society for the Sup prossion of the Opium Trade, sends ti th. Hongkong Telegraph a copy of the letter hi favoured the Sing>ij>nre Free Pre** with, ii the endeavour to traverse the facts, figure*394 words
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Article1064 1908-09-24 194 All next winter the spectre that will stalk close behind the GtoftfMKflt m its going out and coining m, by night and In- day, wiil l>j the wmmtj of that unemjil^vuient for whi^h 1 lime may be fdirlv distributed between the natural depression that follows1,064 words
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Article202 1908-09-24 195 We apprehend that possibly at next Council meeting the Government will be questioned from the Uuoffisial side of the table as to what steps, if any, it proposes to take m regard to Shipping Rings m this Colony. Our hope runs high m the matter,202 words
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1364 1908-09-24 195 Sept 28 Tt is not for t lie first time, nor the second, that we have cxDressed a sense of regret that m oue respect at least the Government of this Colony, which a mere accident of u<d ministration removed from the coutrol of the1,364 words
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Article1560 1908-09-24 195 Sept 24. Eten those who are little m sympathy with tie political principles of the present Government, so far as these define themselves from time to time m their schemes of legislation, must see that as the months go on the pith of the Ooverninsnt bc:oaies more1,560 words
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Article791 1908-09-24 196 THE SINGAPORE AGENCY. From an announcement m these columns on Tuesday it would be noted that Messrs. Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works have recently established a Branch m Singapore and, with a view to obtaining some particulars concerning this latest addition to local business concerns a visit was paid to791 words
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Article75 1908-09-24 196 Cattle shipped from Hainan island have been found infected with rinderpest and a shipment recently received m Manila was condemned. This shipment consisted of 300 head of cattle which, prior to examination, were believed to be among the btst imported cittle that have ever reached the port. The American Consul75 words
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Article1029 1908-09-24 196 In the report of the Senior Warden of Mines, F. M. S., there are some interesting paragraphs dealing with general questions, from which we quote. Taking the total labour force and equivaent as 305,944 units of labour, and the alienated mining lands at 278,259 acres, ;here1,029 words
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Article637 1908-09-24 196 From the Calcutta Asian we take the follow ing details of recent home races. The Champagne Stakes of 30 fovs each with 1,000 soys added, for two-year-olds, colts 9st tillies Bst 111 b [Bed house m 5 furlongs 152 yards). Mr Reid Walker's br c Duke Michael,637 words
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Article229 1908-09-24 196 Tl'E L.\TK C.U'TAIN <ii AHAII. The Nagasaki PbOM remarks that t:: S. S. ]>uiH-:iru. which foundered oil Ifae Goto i lauds VM well-known m Japan ports. au<l Captain J. Graham, who had eon 1 for over seven peOJDS, will b* sincerely !li ed229 words
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Article17 1908-09-24 196 The Manila courts have commenced to imprison persons who steal electric current with the aid of jumpers."17 words
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Article812 1908-09-24 197 The Pekicg Government intends to establish a Chinese Consulate at Bitavia. Eight field batteries are likely to be equipped by next April with the new quick-firing gun manufactured m India. A Chinese towkay re&idiag at Tong Watt Road reports the loss of a gold bangle valued812 words
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Article1013 1908-09-24 197 Not so Bad a Year. Although covering something of the same ground as the annual report of the Resident General, the report of Mr Belfield for Selangor contains much of additional interest. Although not the most opulent of the F. M. States, the revenue for the year1,013 words
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Article367 1908-09-24 197 RUSSIAN ASSISTS THE POLICE. Five Hokiens were before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, for preliminary enquiry into a charge of possession of instruments for coining. Mr G. G. Seth represented the Attorney General. The first witness examined was a Russian who gave his name as Vladimir367 words
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Article247 1908-09-24 197 The steady demand for Kubber shares mentioned m our last circular still continues, and a good business has been done at improved rates. Industrial and Tin shares remain a dull market. MINING. Paliang Consolidatedshave varied from 255. 9d. to 20s. 6d. and close with sellers247 words
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Article215 1908-09-24 197 We should doubt whether this incident occurred duricg the late prevaleLcsof rabies id Singapore The tried and U listed servant came rushing into the room horror-stricken. Oh, sir, Caesar is—" Is what r Mad He won't touch water, and he foams from the mouth constantly." Goodnes*, it is fortunate you215 words
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Article233 1908-09-24 197 Claim Against Ribeiro And Co. Fung Hong Leng, a Cantonese, sued Messrs. Ribeiro Co., before Mr. Howird m the District Court, yesterday afternoon for $19, a month's wages m lieu ol notice of dismissal. Plaintiff said he had been employed by Ribeiro and Co. for two years.233 words
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Article166 1908-09-24 197 There was read a first tia;e m Council yesterday a bill which imtrn ihe shipping man's Sunday a day of only fifteen hours duration, m other words under this ordinance cargo will be al Id to be worked any time up f ;O six o'clock on Sunday166 words
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Article101 1908-09-24 197 A Kiing coolie was charged before Mr Thunder, m the third magistrate's court, yesterday, with the theft of two coats from the Hongkong and Shanghai IJ.itk mess. Mr H. Courtney of the Bank siid they had been losing things from the mess, and on the previous101 words
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Article140 1908-09-24 197 The "London and Chiua Express" say?: We regret to announce the death, at an advanced age, of Mr William Jackson, formerly manager, and subsequently a director, of the Mercantile Bink of India. Th* late Mr Jackson joined the old Mercantile Rink of India, London, and140 words
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Article218 1908-09-24 197 BUT ENDED UP OWING SINGAPORE FIRMS .55.500. Singapore Bankruptcy Court found itself up against a problem when it began t) inquire into the cause- leading to the insolveLCv of Yeo Tiang van. Yeo \vas a dealer m paints, and his place of business was m Hocklani218 words
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Article995 1908-09-24 198 "Johore Anthem - "Johore Anthem." la the evening; a State Banquet was given at the IsVina, at which the attendance of Jjhoie Officials and visitors frjin Singapore was large. Uniform was genera!, and the Johore Datohs wore their Orders. His Excellency the Governor was the principal truest, and was attended995 words
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Article748 1908-09-24 198 CELEBRATION OF THE SULTAN'S 35TH BIRTHDAY. Stately Ceremonials. Picturesque Scenes m the Palace, and m Gaily Decorated Town. {By Our O)''n Correspondent.) Jobore, Thursday. With all the p:>inp and circumstance due t > his rarsk, theie was celebrated at J h >re to thy the 35th birthday of748 words
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Article59 1908-09-24 198 The report of the accident to Salak South Mine by Mr RichardsoD, the nunager, explains that a dam gave way, liberating about ten million gallons of water, which filled the open cast mine with 4 feet of water, and did some inconsiderable damage m the engine house. Mr Richardson hopes59 words
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Article1080 1908-09-24 198 Speculation m Outside Enterprises was Bash, Says the Judge. SARKIES-JOHANNES CASE. Bankrupts are Sentenced to Three Months' Imprisonment Each. Bailed Pending Appeal. M The bankrupts have brought on or contributed to their bankruptcy by rash speculation. Each will undergo i m prison men t for the maximum1,080 words
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349 1908-09-24 198 The Juto^h tr.t^edj will, we trust, draw attention to the danger to which young European girls employed as nurses and maids m Asia are exposed. In this connection the Secretary of the Bombay Branch tf the Girls' Friendly Society has sent a communication toEx - 349 words
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Article336 1908-09-24 198 Singapore Merchant and Swatow Tkadku. In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction at Hongkong before his Lordship Mr Justice Gouipertz, Li Tong Yuen 6ued Li Tsz Yuen claiming $M 0 remitted l.y the plaintiff to defendant to be paid to Li Yau Yee, ;nd which sum the defendant336 words
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Article594 1908-09-24 199 Training* operations on the course yesterday morning were witnessed by only a few spectators. The weather, though threatening, kept clear, and the turf was m good order. The racing track was fenced off and the outer course only was utilized. Of the racers, Greaves's batch were only given594 words
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Article234 1908-09-24 199 The Spotter. Who. when I'm thirsty, cooh lidah With stengah or with glas3 be^ar Till satisfied I leave the bar My Spotter. Where is it that my friends I meet. And hold with them much concourse sweet. Or bitter when I'm going to eat The234 words
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Article864 1908-09-24 199 The Annual Inspection of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry takes place on Sunday. Every member to be efficient must attend. Our Taiping contemporary hears that Mr. H. C. Barnard, Divisional Engineer, Taiping, is to be appointed Chief Resident Engineer, F. M. S. R Kuala Lumpur, a newly864 words
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Article967 1908-09-24 199 Quicqmrf agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal Amongst the "Topics of the Week" must be included the completion of the Johore State Railway, completion sufficient to allow the Resident General to make an unbroken trip by rail from Kuala Lumpor to Johore on his way967 words
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Article563 1908-09-24 199 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Sept. 18. Present 9is Excellency the Govern )r Sir John Anderson. Hs Ex~*ll< ncy Maior-Gt-n. T. Perrott, C.8., O.C.T. The Hon'ble the CoL Sec. Capt Youe<*. Vhy Hon'ble the Act. Attorney-* Ter.cral W. <.. Maxwell. the Treasurer J. O. Anthonisz. the Col. Engineer A. Murray.563 words
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Article157 1908-09-24 199 The latest figures show that France as a nation is slowly dying. Aione aiuon? nations the deaths last year exceeded the births by 2(' t OO<>. For many yeirs there has been a. steady decline. M. de Foville, member cf the Institute, points out tha«- the157 words
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Article69 1908-09-24 199 In connection with the firm of Sir John Jackson, Limited, a debenture, an equitable charge and 20 statutory ship mortgages were registered, Aug. 11, for securing .£5O 000 on various barges, two launches, the steamships Westminster, Sir John Jickson, Northumbria, and Singapore, together with the undertaking and ail other property,69 words
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Article1716 1908-09-24 200 The leave of the hon'ble W. J. Nipier Attorney General, has been extended to Nov 6th. A Chinese womm has complained to the police that a countryman of hers has robbed iier of ring valued at $17. Mr John Cowen has left Tientsin for Ecglaud via1,716 words
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Article894 1908-09-24 200 On Saturday night the Officers of the Johore Government give a banquet, at the Johore Hotel, m honour of the birthday of His Highness the Sultan. The hon'ble Dato Mentri received the guests, the arrival of the Sultan being marked by the playing of the Johore Anthem by894 words
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Article42 1908-09-24 200 At the request of the King of Siam the German Postmaster-General has appointed a postal official to take charge of the reorganisation of the Siamese postal service. Tfce official is an Alsatian named Diss weiler, secretary of the central office at Strassburg.42 words
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Article456 1908-09-24 200 Saturday morning was an ideal one for training tbegee-geas on the course, but only, a few sportsmen were present. Excelsior (Bannett) was first out but only indulged m slow work, First Tenor (Ruiz) doing similar exercise. Kenmare (White) and Grey Seaton (Pierbux) jumped off from the winning456 words
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Article187 1908-09-24 200 Goyt. axi» Municipality v. The Re^t. Played on the Espltnade oa Saturday, :ind thanks mainly to Jansz, who tock five wickers for 39, and scored 40, was won by the uiuffieiaU. Bcortt. Govt. and Municipality. 0. Valberg c Alvis b Oehlers 0 E. Galistan c sub. b Jans/ 4187 words
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Article36 1908-09-24 200 The monthly medal for September was played on Saturday and resulted m a win ior F. W. King, 48 48 1^ 83. Messrs Smith, Ccx and Bruyiere put m cards showing 84 net.36 words
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Article77 1908-09-24 200 In a cricket m itch at Colombo between the R.G.A. and the time-expired crew of the M Astraea," Major Merriman an old member of the S.C.C. twenty years ago had an excellent time. He made 106 out of 211 m an hour and half without giving a chance Hie score77 words
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Article548 1908-09-24 201 To-morrow His Excellency the Governor is to visit and inspect the Khan (Perak) Irrigation works, concerning which some discontent is said to exist, and the following from the report of the acting director of public works will be found of interest:— These works continue to be548 words
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318 1908-09-24 201 Mr. Lloyd-George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, returned to London on 26th ult. from his three week's motor tour m Germany, which has attracted so much attention. After joining bis motor car at Amiens he proceeded through Rheim3 and Nancy to the frontier.318 words
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Article148 1908-09-24 201 very pleasant smooth tide and cool water favoured swimmers at the Club yesterday morniuar, and two events were swum cff the competition for tbe Finlayson Stfirnmins Salver amoncr members of the S. V X and the final heat of the C. Class handicap. Capt Hilton and Lt Robertson148 words
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Article913 1908-09-24 201 The Truth about Port Arthur.— By Mon. E. K. Nojine, translated bj Capt A. B. Lindsay 2nd King Edward's Own Gurkha Rifles and edited by Major E. D. Swinton, D.5.0., R. B. John Murray, LDndon, 1908. M. Nojine is a patriotic Eussian journalist who endeavours913 words
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Article1396 1908-09-24 201 (To the Editor op thi Times) Sir, Mr Asquith's speech at the Cobden Club dinner contained three arguments, an economic, a social, and an ethical one, by which he endeavoured to defend the cause of free trade. These arguments sounded so plausible, and thej were1,396 words
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Article296 1908-09-24 201 The ordinary ueneral meeting was held on Aug 25 at Winchester House. Mr A. J. Scrutton presided, and, m moving the adoption of the report, called attention to the satisfactory profit of 3,037/. Mr C. P. Bennett (managing director) seconded the motion. He stated that the296 words
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Article64 1908-09-24 201 The semi finals of this competition were played off on Saturday when Ferguson beat Dr. E. A. Campbell by two and one, his scores bein^ 40 and 37. C. V. Miles beat J. Crabb Watt by two and one, some fine long puts by Miles towards the64 words
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Article385 1908-09-24 202 The Nanking City Railway was opened on 26th ult. with great e^lat. The road is well built and reflects great credit on all concerned. In the Ladies Bisley at Taiping Lady Evelyn Young's handicap is scratch at 100 yds, 2at 150. Miss Anderson's is 2at 100385 words
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Article163 1908-09-24 202 The H Cevloa Observer has this paragraph referring to the practical completion of tbe roir.e by the construction of the Johore link The Singapore Penang Railway junction has been completed earlier than was anticipated. "We were told the line would acarceiy be opened before the163 words
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Article277 1908-09-24 202 Amongst the passengers passing through Singapore by the French mail Caledonian yesterday vis M. Klobukowski, the new Governor-General cf Indo-China. In connection with M. Klobukowski's appointment, the Temps published an interview with M. Milli«-3 Lacroix, Minister of the Colonies, summarising the instrr.cticca given to M. Klobukowski. The policy277 words
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Article521 1908-09-24 202 Carious point at issue m Assize Court case. 44 Extortion Suggested. During the continued hearing of the case (at the Assizes yesterday) m which a Kling man is charged with the murder of Inspector W. Goularte by shooting him, question was raised by Mr V. D. Knowles, for the521 words
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Article339 1908-09-24 202 APPBAL COL'IiT To DECIi'E Thk S.\RKIEs. Johannes Case. Ck'SP <>n threee months* must elapse before the Law makes up its mind as to whether or not Messrs A. M. Strides and E. Joh-tnues shall be made tj seive the senteuoH ol imprisonment impose! ou them by Mr339 words
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Article307 1908-09-24 202 Prosecution's Theory Regarding Murder of Inspector Goularte. For several hours yesterday the Court of Assize held by Mr Justice Law concentrated its attention on the subject of guns, gunpowder, buckshot and gun-wounds. It was the continuation of the hearing of the case in/vvhich a man named Chinna307 words
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Article206 1908-09-24 202 AN INFORMER GIVES EVIDENCE. Four Chinese, two men and two women, were before Mr Thunder m the third court, yesterday afternoon, on charges of assisting m the management of a Chap Ji Xi lottery, purchasing lottery tickets at 3, Moharued Sultan Road and being the occupiers206 words
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Article190 1908-09-24 202 A gang of fifteen Hokiens were before Mr Thunder, Third Magistrate, yesterday charged with affray m Club Srreet,*and with using criminal force on a countryman of theirs. A sea-fanog Chinaman said he was returning home and while going along Club Street he saw the first190 words
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Article104 1908-09-24 202 EaHv yesterday morning, a Chinese coolie employed at (he sixth mile Thomson Road was capture! by a Bengali watchman m the act cf walk ing away with three fowls which he had stolen from a Javauese. The watchman denied assaulting the coolie, who showed a wouud on104 words
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Article31 1908-09-24 202 Soh Kong, a Chinaman, has just been arrested by the police on a charge of murdering a man named Tan Chew m Hivelock Road on June 7, 190 G.31 words
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Article613 1908-09-24 202 Penang's Views. The Straits Echo has the following com ment on the above question, m a recent issue. The Free Press" is to be warmly com mended for its fearless denunciation of the Shipping Conference and the system of Secret Rebates which, on evidence unrefuted because irrefutable,613 words
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160 1908-09-24 202 About 4 o'clock on Wednesday Mr \V. Henry, of Kuala Selangor, while riding a bicycle along the Rawang Road (abcut the •Uth mile post), was savagely attacked by a Malay or Javanese mau armed with a long parang. The man, on approaching and justMalay Mail - 160 words
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Article43 1908-09-24 202 The monthly medal of the S. V. A. has been won by Bvgt M. K. Watt. The S. R. A. monthly medals have been won b\ Copr T. O. Naughton S R. E. (V) and Sergt Seah Cheng Joo S .V i.43 words
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Article43 1908-09-24 202 TSe Sungei Raia Tin Mining Company ha just had a highly satisfactory trial of their powerful! suction ;dredging plant aD proximately 1,500 cubic yards of srouud having been lifted into the boxes 50 f~»> above the suction pipe m 13 hours. T.of MTimes - 43 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1294 1908-09-24 203 To The Editor, A few months ago the Japanese War Department has instituted a Committee for investigation into Kakke' or Beri Beri, as it is popularly known here, and as its first step three distinguished scholars have been despatched to Bitavia who are now m1,294 words
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Article346 1908-09-24 203 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. The ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the .shareholders m the Karangan Hydraulic Tin Mining Company, Limited, was held on 154 b m the office of Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd.. Xo. 9 Weld Quay, Penang. There were present Mr. R. Young (Chairman',346 words
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Article185 1908-09-24 203 The Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce publishes a report by the Canadian Trade Commissioner at Yokohama to the effect that a representative of a French syndicate is negotiating to bring the rubber factories m Japan into co-operation with certain large manufacturing concerns m Great185 words
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Article25 1908-09-24 203 The Manila Merchants Association has invited President Roosevelt to visit the Philippines, which m their letter they describe as these treasure islands of the East."25 words
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Article1851 1908-09-24 203 (From Our Special Correspondent) London, August 21, 1908. Cricket and Football. We have now arrived at the period when those popular pastimes football and cricket overlap. It often happens that some of the most interesting cricket matches of the season are played at the fag end, and1,851 words
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Article68 1908-09-24 203 Besides Bishop Brent, the representatives so far appointed to the international opium commission are as follows For America, the Hon. Thomas Burke, Dr. Hamilton Bright and Dr. Charles D. Tennej for China, Mr. Lin, lately Protector of Chinese Emigrants on the Band Mr. Chung Wen Yao, managing director, the Shanghai68 words
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Article801 1908-09-24 204 Truth is disturbed. It is concerned, deeply concerned, about the reputation of the Sahibs and Memsahibs m India. It fears a retrogression of respect on the part of the wily Hindu, a ceasing of reverence from the mild Mohamedhan, a lo&s of primaeval faith m the whiteMayo - 801 words
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Article957 1908-09-24 204 You ask, what are we going to put m place of these Secret Societies. I say nothing." Such was the bold announcement of Sir Cecil Smith, when he proposed the Societies Registration Ordinance, few care to think how many years ago now. The nothing was for a longW.M. - 957 words
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Article908 1908-09-24 204 (Only a Littlb Malay Baby. He was aged but half an hour when first I made his acquaintance, yet even then his baby face expressed a supreme content with his lot, a content which followed him throughout his little life. His mother was standing by the bed sideFree Lance - 908 words
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Article991 1908-09-24 204 Take me down to Coney Island, by the gea," is an old invitation, and it is o"ne whicL New York's youth thoroughly understands and appreciates. There is only one Coney Island, and if you are an Englishman and discuss this wildest, maddest, and most remarkable funH.B.S. - 991 words
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Article589 1908-09-24 205 The leave of the Hon. W J. Napier his been extended till the arrival here of the steamer which leaves England on Nov 6, not as we previously stated until Nov 0." The total output of tin from the F. M. S m 1907 was alino3t589 words
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Article257 1908-09-24 205 Bom IM .a n "Ear of Sukz Whejke Kii'LiN<; Wont Apply. X' sterday afternoon the Board of Licensin" Justices s-it m the First C3urt to hear applications tor transfers, removals, and new lkjOW The Board was composed of: Mr E. C. Howard, First Magistrate Lt. B Cator R.257 words
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Article419 1908-09-24 205 Further evidence for the Crown was heard by Mr Liw, the acting Chief Justice, at the Assizes, yesterday, m the charge of murder, by shooting the fata Inspector Goularte of the X ibies Department, brought against a Kling dogshooter named Chinna Karpen, also m the employ of419 words
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Article116 1908-09-24 205 As a Side Link to THE BIKISHA Puller's < Occupation. There is no limit to the impudence cf some people of thievish propensities. The police have been informed of a casein which a European, driving up Alison Road m a rikislu, was robbed by the rikisha puller. The latter116 words
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Article185 1908-09-24 205 Justice - Justice A Question ov Ecclesiastical Usage. To the Editor, Dear Sir, With reference to the compi lint of X.Y.Z. m your daily issue of the 22nd instant ro the marriage of certain p* rties, which one of them is a member of the Portuguese Church and the other a185 words
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Article140 1908-09-24 205 The death is announced of Baron Hem v von Siebold, which tor>k place about the end of last month at his chateau of Freucienstein m the Tyrol, at the age of 56. Like his elder brother, Bdron Alexander you Siebold, deceased had passed a Urge part of his life m140 words
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Article1171 1908-09-24 205 The S. C. C. Lawn Teunis tournament is now nearly over. It has been an interesting one taken all through, though the entries were not so good as tht v have been on previous occasions. When considered as a whole the handicaps must be held to have fairly1,171 words
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Article653 1908-09-24 205 The going on the heavy side jesterday moi l icg. Abnims' string were the first to tak« the course. The horses were not extended to li cii- utmost, the majority galloping at three quarter speed. Keninae (White), Raninoie (Bennett), and Grey Staton (Pierbux) working together jumped off653 words
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Article88 1908-09-24 205 A team representing the Subordinate Civil Service Association met the Chinese Volunteer Club at Billiards at the Club house of l he latter m Beach Koad on Saturday last. The game resultel m a win for the Subordinate Civil Service Association by 56 points. S. C. S. A. C.88 words
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Article826 1908-09-24 206 Col. Walker is expected back from Home m about a month's time. The Malaya Methodist Conferenca will be held m Singapore next year on Feb 5, Bishop Oldham presiding. The current number of the Malaysia Message contains an account of the F. M. S. District Conference826 words
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Article1744 1908-09-24 206 CHINNA KAKPEN SENTENCED TO DEATH. •'Confessions" Strongly Criticised. For the fourth day, yesterday, Chinna Karpen, a Kling dog shooter m the employ of the Municipality, was before Mr Law, the acting Chief Justice, and a special jury on a charge of murder by shooting the late Inspector W.1,744 words
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Article60 1908-09-24 206 A wire has leon received by the Malay mail giving the following details of the shooting m the Ladies' Bisley which opened a.t Taiping on Monday. 100 TAttM. 1. :*lrs Cooper (Ipoh) 2. Mrs Barnard (Taiping) 150 Yards 1. Mrs Garrard Klang) Mrs Pmckney .Taping) ICO Yards60 words
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Article54 1908-09-24 206 It lias been decided to construct a big channel, 500 ft long by 50 ft. wide, with a depth of 5 ft to overcome the difficulty of finding an outlet for tailings from mines into the JSelangor rivtr near Serendah, which h .ye been nccumuUting at a sharp bend of54 words
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Article472 1908-09-24 206 A Growing Industry The Federal Reports give a good idea of the extent to which the rubber plant ing industry has grown m Malaya during the past year. Not far short of fifty thousand acres were planted, an increase of 4<> per cent over the figures of472 words
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Article454 1908-09-24 206 The following aie \u\ict- from the v Army Medical department IN.port to: the year Stkait- Si LEHBin "The health of the ttoopi at Biogapore showed distinct iirtpi u veim lit a^ comp, last year, aud aui\u. fWtfi when a period ct iva year** i- talu n.454 words
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Article24 1908-09-24 206 Inspector James Kerr, of the HonpkoD^ Constabulary, was married to Miss Simm, eldest daughter of Senior Conbtable Simm! of Carlton, Melbourne, on September 9th.24 words
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Article1955 1908-09-24 207 (By Submarine Telegraph) (Better* Agency.) Received Sept. 17th, 9.51 a.m. The constitution of the tribunal suggested by Mr. Winston Churchill for the~arbitration of trades disputes will vary with each case. It will consist of a chairman drawn from a panel of persons of eminence and impartiality, willing to serve,1,955 words
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Article202 1908-09-24 207 Tin Stealers Resist Authorities. Revolvers Used. (From Our Sptrial Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 20th. There has been serious trouble at Kampar lately with tin-stealers. Mr Langslow Cock, inspector of mines, and a Malay follower, were attacked m the Liang Valley by thirty or forty Chinese tin-stealers who used parangs202 words
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Article84 1908-09-24 207 (From our Correspondent His Excellency the Governor arrived at Koala Kangsar yesterday ana 1 to-day has gone to Krian, with His Highness the Sultan. Ipoh, Sept. 22, 2.31 p.m. His Excellency the Governor proceeded to the Krian works for the pm pose largely of s r eiug84 words
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Article187 1908-09-24 207 A Trial Expected. (Union Times Cahle.) Sept 19, 12 noon. The Peking correspondent of the Union Times wires that tho high officials of the Empire held a general meeting at which Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress Dowager attended, to consider the starting of a national assembly.187 words
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Article569 1908-09-24 207 THE RUBBER EXHIBITION. VARIOUS DISCUSSIONS. A Conference m Camera. {From our mum Corespondent^ London via Penang, Sept 1 7. There was a good attendance at tbe Rubber Exhibition to-day, and Professor Batrand read a paper on the question of tackiness m rubber. righting r Wright) spoke on the position of569 words
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Article69 1908-09-24 207 (Corrected up to Sept 23.) Bank4m/s 2/4£ demand 2/4 Private credit* 3 m/g 2/4 credits 6 m/g 2/4y 7 Fbahcm, demand Bank^, m Gb bmant, demand 237 1 INriA,T.T. 175 EcNOKOifG, demand 23% Yokohama, dem ni \\s^ Java, demand w 139! Bangkok, deman i 66 SovimiioNB, Bani Buyirg $869 words
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Article796 1908-09-24 208 C*pitM CapiUi Issue Pud Issued paid up Vxlut cp Ccm pA ny, Qa.Utic $800,000 300,000 10 10 Baiaft Tin Mining Co. L v 665 1300,000 225.000 10 10 Bnuuf Limited |50 $600,000 500,6€0 10 10 Bnmk HjdxanbeTfe K. Cc. Led 11*0 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Duff PoinlnjHiMMl Co. Ltd796 words
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Article137 1908-09-24 208 Sept 23 Tin $66.25 Gamnier i% 7.5,-, Gambier Cuba No. 1 w 12.00 Gainbier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black (ord'n. S'pox-e) 10.20 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5 p c 15.624 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.)^ 20.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) w 2 1 .00 Mac© (Banda) wm137 words
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Miscellaneous688 1908-09-24 208 CLEARANCES. Sept 17. Prome, Brit. 6tr., Mason, for Bangkok. Euplectela, Brit, str., Powell, for Palembang Mm, Brit str Pitbie, for L ingkat. Sappho, Brit, str Sanderson, for Port Swetteuham vi.i port 9. Fiiutshire, Brit, str, Cundy, for Antwerp via port 3. Taroba, Brit, str Jacobs, for Peuang, Madras ard Negapatam.688 words
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Miscellaneous583 1908-09-24 208 Singapore, Brit, str., Robinson, for Bangkok. Fook Sang, Brit str., Mitchell, for Penang ai.d Calcutta. Sept 24. Capri, Ital. str Pedone, for Penang and Bombay. Giang Seng, Dut. str., Aitken, for Samarang via ports. J^net Nico 1, Brit, str., Lyons, for Port Swettenham via ports. Natuna, Ger. t-tr., Luers, for583 words
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Miscellaneous483 1908-09-24 208 VESSELS^ IN PORT. Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From When For Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman Sept 14 P. Swett. Uncertain Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For When Ban Poh Guan Brit 576 Smith Sept 20 Macassar Wee Bin Macassar 24 Baron Innerdale Brit 2140 Fullerton483 words
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