The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 26 November 1908
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Title Section18 1908-11-26 337 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1908. No, 111318 words
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Article129 1908-11-26 337 Xov 25 •Ivn Gambier We« »62| Gambier Ccbe No. 1 13 5a G ambier Cube No. 2 1 5 Pepper Black (ord'n. 3'pore) H-JJ Pepper, White (fair L.W. Ip c buyers 18 00 Nutmegs {110 to tnt-lb.)— 19 Nutmegs (80 to the ib.) 21. C0 Mace (Banda) rom Clones129 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article60 1908-11-26 337 On the 4th Oct. 1908, at Villa .K^culap," Batu Puteh Estate, Sandakan, 8.N.8., the wife of Mr. Henry QbOBOE Perkins, of a daughter prematurely born. Park.— At 182 Burmah Road, on the 15th iiist., the wife of Dr. G. W. Park of a son. On the !22nd inst at60 words
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Article156 1908-11-26 337 On 4th November, 1908, at Shanghai, William Akthtr, only son of Win. P. Perry, electrical engineer of London, to Jessie, daughter of Edmund W. Dickins, of Leytonstoue, London, N.E. On sth November, 190 S. at Shanghai, GILBERT Waltek KING, LLB., Lond Registrar of 11.8.M. Supreme Court, to Helen Fanny156 words
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Obituary24 1908-11-26 337 BfOROAH. On Oct. 29 at Crescent Road. Hornsey, London X.. Richard Cope Morgan, for many years editor of The Christian aged !S0 years.24 words
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Article83 1908-11-26 337 (Corrected up to Nov 25.) Bank -4 ni/s noru demand 23^ PriTt*te credits 3 m/a M 2/4 credits 6 Bi/l 2/4^Fsangs, demand Bank^ 291 A Gumant, demand 236 4 India, T. T, 174 j HoNGKOwe, demand M 25 J% Yokohama, demand norn 113 J Java, demand 1 3P Banokok,83 words
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Article, Illustration1460 1908-11-26 337 Here shaP th- Prr^« the P« i op:»''^ right m:iintair^ UtMwed by influence and anbribed by pain; Hi»rr patriot Trntli het giorioas precepts draw. Pledct-il ro ReUgMD, L>yalty ana Law. Nov. -JO At the annual Straits Dinner, held at the Whitehall Rooms, Metropolo Hotel, on Wednesday evening,1,460 words
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Page 337 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1908-11-26 337 asdfasdfasdfsd BoAweriben to the "Siagapore Free Preei weekly retnrning from Europe to th-j Btraiti |m any of the mail lini s »ra invited to eend to the Itanagi r the nemo of theii tteamei and date of arrival m Singapore. Copiei will then ba ■■fled to meet them at rariom138 words
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Advertisement56 1908-11-26 337 An Anecdotal History OF OLD TIMES In Singapore, from the Foundation of the Settlement on February 6th, 1819, to the Transfer to the Colonial Office on April Ist 1867, with ao Portraits Maps and Illustration!. BT CHARLES BURTON BUCKLEY, m two volumes, m paper cover $8.50. JONN LITTLE Co., Ltd.56 words
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Page 337 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous171 1908-11-26 337 THE WEEK. Tli la<t mail from home arrived by the P. A. DdTaoha on Friday with dates up to Uct, :50. Oa Monday a homeward mail was taken by the N. D. L Kleist and this weekly troes by the B. I. Thoogwa to-day. The Chinese m town ir»nerally observtd171 words
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Article722 1908-11-26 338 N iTHIJfG could more tend to reassure the people and t 1 v? Governments of the E isteru Crown Colonies, which have so much at i< tko ia the forthcoming proceedings of the International Opium Commission that is to assemble b.fore long at Shanghai, than to722 words
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193 1908-11-26 338 asdfasdfasdfsd when they hear their leaders talking what sounds suspiciously like genuine patriotism. Well, all that need be said is that it is to be trusted that the shock will prove a bracing one, and tint it will be some time before the Ridical193 words
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Article414 1908-11-26 338 Nov. 23 It would appear that the recent determined attempt to assassinate Sir Andrew Fkaser, ttie Lieut. Gjvernor of Bengal, at a public me3ting, has aroused public opinion both at home and m India to the need of far more summxry methods m deiling with414 words
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Article706 1908-11-26 338 0 It is greatly to bo feared that the Servian people are getting out of hand under what seems to be the deliberately provocative policy of Austria. B3aring m mind that Sarvia is ill prepared for war, at any rale so far as stores and munitions go, and,706 words
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591 1908-11-26 338 Tue Kant^on Municipality has struck out m what we believe to be an entirely novel line as regards BWitilf an interest amongst its members m Municipal work. It decided at a recent meeting to pay members for their attendance. We do not think the amount of591 words
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Article1031 1908-11-26 339 Xov. 24 Sir Edwabd Gkey, as we saw the other div, incited public attention to the fact that ia the debate m the German Raidntag there was "no hostile reference to Britain," and "he "hoped that the feeling was reciprecited." The refereao\ which i 3, it is1,031 words
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2345 1908-11-26 339 Nov. 85 liieu ;< a remarkable parallel between the lat?r years of the public life of Mr Chamberlain and Lord Roberts. Each of these distinguished servants of his country has practically surrendered the remainder of his life to the prosecution and advocacy of one2,345 words
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Article1165 1908-11-26 340 J\ov. Zt>. One of the wuyma opera of the Government m its legislative programme is its Licensing Bill. Why it should have chosen to upset the reasonable and equitable arrangement of the Licensing Bill already m force as introduced by MrJ Balfour's Government m li'o4 can1,165 words
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Article423 1908-11-26 340 Considering the extensive spread of Chinese bettleuiants withiu territories outside the jurisdiction of tha Government of China, the attitude of the Imperial Chinese GjvernmeLit towards men of Chinese origin who have acquired some foreign status cannot be a matter that is intLlTeront to a considerably cuaiber of423 words
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Article236 1908-11-26 340 News is to hand that the American submarine Octopus his created a record for all navies at Newport, Rhole Island, by diving to a depth of 107 ft., and remaining below the water for two hour 3. Windfalls are curiously distribute!. We hear that the native subordinates m a certain236 words
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Article514 1908-11-26 340 In response to the Directors' invitaihn five competitive designs for the New Buildding to be erected on Stamford R:>ad, (the cost not to exceed $45,000), were submitted, and after very careful scrutiny that bearing the pen name Lon was unanimously selected alike by the514 words
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Article130 1908-11-26 340 The White Star liner Laurentic (15." <> tons), which will open the company's new service between (ireat Britain and Canada, launched at Belfast tbe other day. Her engines are to \>e combination of reciprocating and turbine. At the sair.e varl ani for the same eompary has been130 words
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Article854 1908-11-26 341 At Mimla, on November 9, the English Club celebrated the King's birthiav by a brilliant inaugural festival m its new menmes. r A Malay went into a Chinese shop m Jilan Besar on Wednesday evening acd askfd to see som* krosaoas. He was shown three, valued854 words
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Article379 1908-11-26 341 Town Silent. Save for Roughs. Chinatown presented a very deserted app€arance yesterday. All the Chinese business houses and sbops were closed, and the yellow Dragon Flag was fi>wn at half mast everywhere. Largd crowJs of coolies loafed about the streets idly, and, m some instances, gave trouble to379 words
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Article318 1908-11-26 341 Two vouu^r I>wtch Eurasians Darned .T. E^ramer and H. Wongkar were before Mr Thunder, m the third police court, yesterday afternoon, on a charge <>1 theft ol Gs. 3,000 from the Dutch steamer de Haao. Kramer was employ! as a clerk en the vessel. S-^r^t. B318 words
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Article117 1908-11-26 341 Cask m Supreme Court. A case presenting certain itrikioiT feiUires was commenced ia the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr Justice Barcombe Smith. Wee Hong Eak, a trader carrying on business at the island tf Pulau Sirassan.reir Sirawak, and living m Singapore, sued Too Toow Kong and117 words
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Article30 1908-11-26 341 Mr F. W. CarpenUr, who was private Secietary to Mr Taft during his Governorship of the Philippine Islands, is to be the qpw President's Private Secretary at the White House.30 words
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Article74 1908-11-26 341 Messrs Guthrie Co igentf, hive receive! a cable from the Secretaries, Lou I stating that at a Board meeting held on the 18th, the dneetors decided to declare a dividend for the half year ended June 30 b, at the rate t i" 40 per cent per annum.74 words
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Article122 1908-11-26 341 Mr S. Eber, of Tasek Utan," X mop *ng J.iva X >ad, appeared before Mr Gibson, acting fourth magistrate, yesterday, m response to a suminoiis issued for suffering a ferocious dog to be at large. S\ed Mohamed, a Malaj, said h*» w.\s walking al >ng the122 words
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Article65 1908-11-26 341 A CLiaamin and his wife who resiiV .it 139, South Bridge \l >ad. have toll the police as~ range tale. They stated that alter pirtaking of their evening meil on Wednesday they lec*iue diz/.v anl remembered nothing more until 4.3 J yesterday morning. They then found that,65 words
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Article115 1908-11-26 341 Prince Chin«j Reported Dead. The lreal Chinese newspaper Tnion Times is m receipt of an urgent telegram stating that Prince Ching the RfLT3nt, died on the 18th between 1 and 3 p. m. This may be UDthiug but one of the many rumours that are afloat m Peking,115 words
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Article153 1908-11-26 341 S.C.C. v Garrison Officers. Last evening a match between the S.C.C. and a team composed of officers of the Garrison was played on the S.C.C. ground. la the first half the Officers, playing from the seaward end, gave the Club defenders a hot tiuoe of it, but a smart153 words
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Article101 1908-11-26 341 Ladies' Eclectic Competition* for pii/.es presented hv Sir Archibald Law. Placed 17th and l^ih November. Mr*. Bell not completed The first tires will play off for rirs: and second piizes. Miss Dirbiihhe 40 plus *2 4:2 Mrs. HirtteU 4S «5 42 Mrs. F«eer 4^ 6 4:i101 words
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Article345 1908-11-26 341 Mr H. P. Pease asked the Secretary fir War why, seeing that a muzzle velocity of 2,600 ft per t-rcond could Le obtained m the short Lee-Enfidd rifle with a 150-graJM bullet without exceeding the pressure which the breech action was amply strong enough to stand, the345 words
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Article154 1908-11-26 341 Yet anoth?r of those accidents, which are all too frequent m Adqot, happened on Nov. 6 iv the inornia^. when the steam launch Sxn Tai, owned by the cimpradore i i' Messrs D >ughs*\ L >.\ riik and Co., spilt some tf her ptssei^'ers into the sea.154 words
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Article191 1908-11-26 341 The ce^ Chinese troopt m Man consist i 14, men and about 50 v The uniform i> khaki colour, the beaddi black with a khaki l»iiid. The \nt ntry w i r red shoulder straps frith v.vite numeral?, cavalry white »fa nldei it pt irith w]191 words
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Article267 1908-11-26 341 A writer of notes m the C! I til li i this, which will appeal to ui^ny i\*\lenda heie We are queer fisfa we Orerieai II other daj I read ol a onch e-i H r. itg and China hand* accidentally mseting m areatavrant m London town.267 words
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Article94 1908-11-26 341 Faint heart n*v?r won fair dividends says Isrr H. Lever If. P., head of tl c famous soap firai. The largest factor im business, he adds, is persocality. He thought he saw the British Flett Drawn up m long array He looked again ;tnd saw it was The ships of94 words
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Article802 1908-11-26 342 Saturday, Nov. 21, 1908. Mr. H. L. Coghlan has been elected a Frllow of the Surveyor's Institution of the Uuited Kic^loni which qualified him to designate himself a Chartered Surveyor. Reseat passengers through Singapore from the F.Ai.S. tor Hon^ong are Mr and Mrs Wuraeford-Lock, Mr Like Yaw and Mr Lie802 words
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Article345 1908-11-26 342 DISAPPEARANCE OF A SAFE KEY. Eusope, a sm ill Malay boy employed as a tamby by Dr Black, appeared before Mr Howard, m the District Court, yesterday, on a charge of steali ag $75 from his master and dishonestly retaining stolea property. Inspector Conuor had charge345 words
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Article147 1908-11-26 342 Three Tears Imprisonment. At tho Assizes yesterday the trial was concluded of the enetty calling himself A. B. A. Mootoo Kirpen, 1 itely carrying on basinets at \*'2 Maiket Street, on charges eonncc'el with the making of alleged false claims m the Supreme Court. The charges were abettiug147 words
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Article139 1908-11-26 342 Amendment Allowed. In the Supivme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Bercombe Smith trave his decision ia the c.ik» m which application Iki/1 been made to amend th*» valuation of a security m respect to a mortgage on property of Sired Hood bin Mahomed Aljoffree, against whom there had139 words
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Article276 1908-11-26 342 A Well Contests i> Game. A pick-up game of M Rugger" was played on the SCO. end of the Esplanade iafct evening between teams representing Colours and Blacks. Mr J. Robertson acted as referee and it was not till after 5 2«> pm. that the bali was kicked276 words
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Article419 1908-11-26 342 New Dormitory and Classroom. These who are connected with the Church of England Zenana Mission School, Mount Sophia, had reason to feel both pleased and proud yesterday. It was the day of the formal opening of the new dormitory and classroom, which has been built419 words
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Article534 1908-11-26 342 SALEH A SEQUEL. By Hr.iH Clifford, C. M. G. This is a sequel to a previous book whicb describes the sending to England of a boy chieftain from the M.iLiy States to be trained according to English',methoda, It is from cover to cover written to show the disavantages of what534 words
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Article342 1908-11-26 342 A meeting was held last evening m the Exchange to consider arrangements for the New Year Sports. There was a small attendance, amongst those present b-iag Capt. Chancellor, act I. G. P., Mr Gudmer, *c. CPU Messrs ML W. Prftt, J. G. Mactaggart, P. Gold, D.342 words
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Article324 1908-11-26 342 <M Weluf- !;iv afternoon Messrs (i. A. FernaL<l-./. A Co. bell an auction 6ale of empty land, situate <1 m uili'ertut parts of Singapore as follows No. 1. Freehold land, situated uff Bilestier K-^ad, area >>'\ AM Equal* tm/L 801 l fjr $500 to L. R. M l'alinuppa324 words
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Article257 1908-11-26 342 FRASER CO.'S SHARE CIRCULAR. The demand for sterling Rubbers is still good, with the majority of holders waiting a. still further advance m prices. Tins keep steady, but the setback m the price of the metal has somewhat checked the demand which had begun to evidence itself. Mining.— Early m257 words
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Article756 1908-11-26 343 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Nov. 20. PRKSINT «w Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson H»Es» Wey Major-Gan. T. Perrott, 0.8..0CT The Hon b tho Col. Sec. Capt Sir A. YounThe Hon ble the Act. Attorney-Oeneral f J* {i Maxwell. the Treasurer J. O. Anthonlsz. the C 1. Engineer A.756 words
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Article1613 1908-11-26 343 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Nov. 20. Present Mr. J. Polglase (deputy President), Dr Fowlie and Messrs Wm. Masbean, H. L. Coshlan, A. J. W. Watkins, A. W. Bailey, Ong Tek Lim, C. I. Carver, C. W. Dirbishire, also R. Peirce (Engineer), Dr Glennie (actiDg Health Officer) and F. J.1,613 words
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Article105 1908-11-26 343 With thp exception of a stabbing cisc at Malabar Street, no further disturbances took pUco among tho Chinese on Thursday. A large number of handbills were circulated among the Chinese on Thursday calling upon them not to mourn, but to rejoice as the dead Emperor was a Manchu.105 words
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Article54 1908-11-26 343 Tbe L. and C. Express says We are glad to hear that Sir William Adanison, C. M. G., who has been severely ill, has made considerable improvement towards recovery tl c last few days. His many friends will b 3 pk ased to learn of the favourable turn, and will54 words
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Article560 1908-11-26 343 This is a question not infrequently asked m London and not less often, I aui sure, m Ceylon. The market for the raw article has returned toitsformercondition. and the price of Para is justas likely to reaches as to go under 4s. Produc:ng Companies,560 words
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328 1908-11-26 343 SHIPPING "RINGS OTHER THAN OURS. Case Arisijto from B. A. Coxbijte. Some light was thrown on the methods of the South African Shipping Combine "m I c.ise heard by Mr Justice Jelf m the Kind's Denth Division on Oct. -'s f en appeal Cram the decision of an arbitrator. As328 words
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Article88 1908-11-26 343 It is with pleasure that we record the appointment of Mr J. H. Evans as manager for South Eastern Asia for the Federal Life Assurance Company of Canada. Mr Evans has taken an office at 43 Raffles Place pending arrangements being made for more commodious office quarters. Branches will re88 words
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Article1426 1908-11-26 344 Qmicquid agutd homines n<i?tri tit farrago HbAh. Juvenal. Oj all hands it is a good thing thu t lie political upheaval m Germmy, demanding a fuller oustitutioaalism, has baeo assmejed by a wise yielding on the part of the Emperor Wilhelm. The popular victory i* admittedly1,426 words
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Article224 1908-11-26 344 I'd like to be a Status I,'uo That all the Powers maintain, The Qao that just declines to And bangs on might and main, It seems to":ue. without a doul»t The Status knows its way about. AY hen Beaconsfidld, Bismarck ;;nd Co. At Berlin's bo.ird did sit224 words
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Article93 1908-11-26 344 > < The new Archbishop of York, Dr Cosmo Gordon-Ling, who was Bishop of Stepney, would almost seem to have had some premonition of his possible translation to York, for just before the resignation of Archbishop Maclagan Dr Lang declined an invitation to assume the duties of the Bishopric of93 words
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Article2080 1908-11-26 344 PERSONAL INTERVIEW. Frank Statement of World Policy. proofs ot friendship. {Daily Telegraph.) We have received the fallowing comraunicitioa from m source of su^h uuiiupeachable authority that we can without hesitation commend the obvious message which it conveys to the attention of the public Discretion is the2,080 words
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Article224 1908-11-26 345 T..e growth of ihi. cnranisnion m the t, a. been < r aite rapid. There are now ow hundred members m Singapore ->4 m! P uTu e V 3 j>ia »M£2caY t*d M.J >r Hubback be. the matter m hand for S^WT Tae foil >win leite.-224 words
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Article536 1908-11-26 345 < >.:r Kmiik «k t 1 v. ingts of X;«v. U .ire i >:vjlv to the amount of the »n of forty years of the King'l B .-a. H:> ?.F»j. •>•;.* is als3 the fortieth tr\h ou the throne since the capital wis estiblisned at Aynthia m536 words
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Article110 1908-11-26 345 A -.-eat deal is expected of a recently devised process of treating steel to make M rustproof, called Goslettizing, a tor the name of the deviser of the process. Obviously, .f the process is successful, it will have a far wider f»ld of application than to110 words
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Correspondence.
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Article481 1908-11-26 345 To the Editor, t Val no cba ™pion has arisen to detend the sacred name of etymology from Ilia somewhat violent onslaught of a'gentleman signiDg himself Scotsman m a letter waich appeared m your issue of 18th inst. may I be permitted to enter the polemical arena. our481 words
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Article469 1908-11-26 345 To The Editor, Dear Sir, I trust that m the interests of niininL', you may be able to tind room m your vjd liable paper for the following remark:; with reference to alluvial tin ininiu^. especially sinej such an aii'iir as the Tanggal Tin Mining Co, (a469 words
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Article357 1908-11-26 345 To the Editor, Sir, I have recently rea<l an article m the Pinang Gazette," copied from your newspaper, under the heading A trip up the West Coast Siamese Malaya to Victoria Pjint." As soma of the remarks of your correspondent "P" are incorrect, wilfycu kindly allow me a little357 words
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Article496 1908-11-26 345 T<> The Editor, Sir, Every one knows or ought to know that what is not English cannot be right, and it' aiuh a question even, as a national name must ba settled, it is more correct m one form than m another because it is more English496 words
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Article216 1908-11-26 345 Daar Sir, As a Welshman I have been somewhat interested m the amiable controversy proceeding regarding the proper Haming of the people of Scotland. On analogy I side with Scotchmen," because we are called Welshmen, and do not care for other variations such as "Welsher" or Walesmen,"216 words
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Article682 1908-11-26 345 TO THE LIHToR, Dear Sir, Regarding letter of A Scot m I tinl AnnandUe tad < >_ri!vie c:i?!i pLea ''Scotchman" first and M Scotsman" as an alternative, and not vice ve^si. Bath t'ese lexicographers were thorough men of Be9t» land, and should have known better if they682 words
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Article19 1908-11-26 345 Sir, What does it tca-.terr "The Rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Mak. > <19 words
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Article16 1908-11-26 345 The first b;il r dozen seDres of the nineteenth fchcot was i asdfasdfasdfsd16 words
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Article854 1908-11-26 346 Major R. H. Dawing, so well known for his cricket prowess m Singapore, is appointed Commandant 76th Punjabis. A Cliiniman was committed by Mr Thunder, acting third magistrate, on Saturday for trial at the Assizss, on a charge of murder at Pulau Bukom. The Archbishop of854 words
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Article282 1908-11-26 346 An excellent programme and a good company were brought together m the Drill Hall on Saturday night for a Smoker to inaugurate the new Volunteer Club. His Excellency the Governor honoured the Volunteers with his presence, and Major Ellis, acting commandant, satisfactorily filled the post of282 words
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Article190 1908-11-26 346 Seldom has the Adelphi presented a more brilliant spectacle than it did on Saturday n i t? li t when the management ha 1 arranged a farewell concert of the Band of the Royal West Keuts, under Mr McKeWey. The ample resources of the tine dining saloon190 words
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Article341 1908-11-26 346 To Tin: Editor ok the Malay Mail. Sik, Regarding the obelisk at Malacca, erected to the memory of those who fell during the operations a^iins f the Malays m Is7">. The Arab contiiii^'ut was raised m Singapore. They w«-re a hundred strong ami armed with Snider ritl:s341 words
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Article107 1908-11-26 346 The sounds of screws attracted the attention of passers by to a house m the Miller Road, Shanghai, where it was found that the second wife of the owner of a house was beating a young slave girl m a fearful manner. The girl died shortly afterwardsShenghai Mergcury - 107 words
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Article413 1908-11-26 346 S. C. C. v. A Ceylon XL This match was played on the Club grouud on Saturday and was won by the home team with only one wicket to spare. Scores. Ceylon XI. G. Armstrong b Talma 0 C. H Gunter lbw Talma 6 O. Scharenguivel lbw Noon 1^413 words
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Article104 1908-11-26 346 Tho competition for the UatOßg Cup, 5.0.C., v>as played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for Mr McLaod Craik, {•J member! taking part m it Scores. J. McLeod Craik 4i» 46 18 77 E. L Talma 4-1 46 Bl M. Thunder 44 47 9 82 P.104 words
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Article63 1908-11-26 346 A youog J-.ffaa Tamil appeared before Mr Or tj, c oiid p- igistrat ,on Saturday, on an allegation of entiaog away the wiiV of an elderly countryman of his from her residence at Toluk Kurau. Mr R. St. J. Braddel! appeared for the prosecution. Accused denied taking63 words
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Article123 1908-11-26 346 Mk. O'Shka Convicted. Mr Henry O'Shea, Editor and Proprietor of the China Gaz/jtte, against whom a criminal action has been brought for having, it is alleged, libelled Judge WiMev, of°the United States Court m China, over the impeachment case m which His Honour was concerned, has beon123 words
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Article248 1908-11-26 346 Satisfactory progress continues to be made m the meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery Club. These events were completed Saturday and yesterday. S. V. I. Cvp handicap rill? competition open to the S..V- I. for a Cup presented by Major Ellis second priza presented by248 words
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Article420 1908-11-26 346 At the Conference of Sanitary Inspectors held at Liverpool recent !y S.r James Crickton Biowne drew from statistical reports a tei "ible picture of the ravages produced iv Liverpool by alcoholic excess. He said tha\ according to the findings of the Coroner's Curt, there wore420 words
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Article116 1908-11-26 346 The report of the Federal. J Malay States Rubber Company. Ltd., for the year t 31st May, last, presented to the meeting at Antwerp ou Oct. 27th. stated that the profit the year anioi-itsto FrslsO.O6l.l-, from which have to be deducted Lo^al reserve per cent., Frs-.U>o;Ui:>,116 words
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Article121 1908-11-26 346 The report of the North Hummock (S, gor) Rubber Company, Ltd., lor tin- year Ja ended iJOth June, 1903, presented at the ing on the 6th inst states tiiat the company took over the estates v frOH the Ist J.;ly. 1907, and were placed iv possession121 words
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47 1908-11-26 346 A telegram has been received by Messrs Hooglandt and Co. from London bt aim? that the Directors of the above Cotrpinv have authorized an interim dividend at the rate of 10% per annum for 5 months viz from July till November l!>08.47 words
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Article810 1908-11-26 347 The Lahol-r Situation. In the report of this meeting held on < tt. there a Ppear these remarks on the Labour situation The Beaufort Co is guaranteed 5° o on its coital during the non-preJuctive period, by the Chartered Company of B. N. Borneo. With reference to810 words
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Article115 1908-11-26 347 The following are the re :ipts an<l exp. n lit ure of the last show at Kuala Lumpor. BXCKFTS. Subscription F.M.S. < iovt. $2,000.00 S. S. 2,000 00 Private 3,342.00 for special pri/es f>33.37 Gate Receipts 1,549.*.-) Rent for Trade space and Bar 465.00 Receipts from Visitors115 words
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Article513 1908-11-26 347 CHINESE REFORMER'S PERILS. Writing at the beginning of October, the Hongkong correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette" shows that amongst the latest subjects that engaged the attention of the late Dowager Empress of China, bafore her final illness, was the question of the activity of the Reform513 words
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Article232 1908-11-26 347 The cavalier treatment accoided Hongkong m regard to opium by the Secretary of State was commented upon by Mr E C. Ellis at a recent meeting of the Singapore Legislative Councl. He admitted that the Crown Co'ony 6ystem was the only suitable form of Government forS.C.M. Post - 232 words
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Article208 1908-11-26 347 The M Indian Trade Journal devotes some space to a matter which has attracted considerable attention m engineering circles for years, the conversion of waste coal into smokeless briquettes. Coal dust combined with tar to give it consistency and the whole placed under pressure is the basic idea208 words
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625 1908-11-26 347 Mr Barber's Pluck. Indian exchanges to hand giving fuller derails of the attempt on the life of Sir A. Fraser at Calcutta, seem to show that his life was preserved by the promptness and heroism of Mr Birber, Sicretarv of tl'9 V.M C A625 words
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Article415 1908-11-26 347 The Last Edict. The following Edict, issued by the lato Emperor -when he knew his recovery was impossible, has been received by all the Chinese papers m Hongkong Since my accession to the Throne of this eXtensive Empire. I have been brought up and educated under415 words
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517 1908-11-26 347 "With Satisfaction to the Grave." On the 15th November the Empress Dowager had the following edict issued I, not very virtuous though I have been, had the fortune of being received m favour of His late Majesty Emperor Hsieu Feng, lltimately the Emperor T'ung517 words
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Article32 1908-11-26 347 Wolfram is a declining export from Selangor. In tea months 1907 400 pikuls were exported. la the corresponding period phis year only 162. The duty is now $2 tikul, instead of SI.32 words
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Article258 1908-11-26 348 asdfasdfasdfsd Oil Saturdaj Not 14 h at Hongkong Mi^ Atu-i' Irwin, of Belfast, w.is married Mr G. Morton Smith, of DodweU Co.'s staff. The nuptial solemnities took place iv 8t John's C tthedral, and were witnessed by a very Urge gather in*,' of fziends. The bearing258 words
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Article965 1908-11-26 348 Special Meeting of the Commissioners. A special meeting of the Municipil Commissioners was held, yesterday afternoon, J 1 ml to resume consideration of the estimates for 1900. Mr J. Polgiase, deputy President, occupied the chair and there were also present Dr Fowlie and Messrs Win. Macbean, C. W.965 words
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Article92 1908-11-26 348 Two stalwart young Sikhs named Kita Singh and Mewa Singh appeared before Mr Howard, m the District Court, yesterday, on an allegation of robbery of property valued at $24 -50 from a countrywoman < f theitl during the absence of her husband. The woman said she lived92 words
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Article98 1908-11-26 348 Hans Kiasrhir, third mate of tho German steamer Dorothea Bickmers, was charged bet'ore Mr Howard, m the district court, yesterday, with siding and abetting Jipan€so stowaways. His honour did not see how any charge could be brought against the third mate. Mr Hastings* Khodes, the Dapnty Public Prosecutor,98 words
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Article124 1908-11-26 348 A pleasant 1 oking young Chinese woi graced the deck m Mr Thunder's court, erday, i>n a charge of attempted suicide at Baoch Road on Saturday afternoon. When charged, she said Not guilty. I •>. is at the sea Bide worshipping my lather wh i di m124 words
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Article143 1908-11-26 348 It is undent tod ibat the troopship M Dufferin" will arrive from Hongkong eai than the date uvru m that a iip*s i: i u» ami will be here on Saturday. As now ari ia ed, Iheß yal Wi si Kent R< -;i; march ofi i'r. -a143 words
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Article308 1908-11-26 348 SISBASSAS If LAND Cask. Befote Mr Justice Serombe Smith, m the Supreme Cant yesterday, the baa was continued <>f the cue m which Wee < hig Xik t trade! carrying oo business at Pulo Serassan, sues Too Toow Kong and Chop Sjlmi ii^e, merchant! Singapore, for308 words
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Article392 1908-11-26 348 Chinkse Coolies vs. Malay IVm.h c. Three young Malay policemen *ere bef. r.j Mr Gibson, acting fourth magistrate, yesterday, charged with assaulting a Chinese clei k at a wayaug m Boat Quay. Mr Upcott corducted the prosecution. Sergt. Brereton questioned the witnesses on behalf of the392 words
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Article353 1908-11-26 348 Attack <>n a c In connection With tl 80, E&UfO| Ml which we reported on Wednesday gr in fn or [poh 001 c re- _-:;i;:» from 2li Del An.' g Ifanager, ti. M < letate Your report m W d:iyV ti Deli. A og II While we arcPinang Gazette - 353 words
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Article129 1908-11-26 348 With regard ty the taking of further evidence m the casa iv which Wbag kh Shing was rinr^tj with gug lobh Chief Daftaotina Inspector I*. >urae, who conducted the casw for the Crown, iuforuud Mr Green, second magistrate. \t afternoon, tint he hid seeu the l)epu-\ Public Prosecutor and he129 words
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Article780 1908-11-26 349 Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1908. Mr Gale, the Attorney Ganeral for the Ph,hpp,ne3 l 8 at present a visitor to Hong thf IWil q'T™. Gaggino retu by kok 7 hU Tisit t0 Bin SII now appears that the Dowaeer Em press Ixcame overheated on her blrthC and death was due to780 words
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Article222 1908-11-26 349 CHETTY ti LEATHER COMPANY. The Chief Justice was occupied yesterday m hearing the claim of R. M. C. i/Shedambaram Chetty vs S. Bilbao Marican and M. H. Karim for .52,800 due for money Mr E. C. Ellis appeared for the plaintiff and the defendants were represented by222 words
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Article198 1908-11-26 349 Judgment kok the Plaintiff. In the Supivma Court, yesterday, Sir William Hyndmau- Jones, the Chief Justice, delivered judgment m the case of Harry Pfort vs. B*gUBingh. Mr. Upcott appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Gauut represented the defendant. The plaintiff's claim was that he was the holder of198 words
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Article280 1908-11-26 349 Last NIQHT*B M BETING. Last evening a meeting m connection with the Gymkhana to be held m the New Year' Fabl3) was held at the Exchange. Capt. Sir Arthur Y.mn^ presided, and there were also present M^jor-General T. Perrott, Col. Hawset, and Messrs Elphick, Suhl, Pickering, Hawtrey, Gauut,280 words
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Article39 1908-11-26 349 The competition for the November medal was played for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted m a win for W. King, who return- C. H. Follett Several other members played but did not return scores. asdfasdfasdfsd39 words
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Article907 1908-11-26 349 The wages or bonus question m home football seems to be gradually approaching a settlement, at any rate to the extent that some general ideas have been worked out, and on October 30 the League and the F. A. and the Southern League were to meet and discuss907 words
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Article26 1908-11-26 349 In the D'strict Court yesterday, Peng Teng pleided guilty to fraudulently removing property under seizure. He was fined $50, or ordered to undergo two months* imprisonment.26 words
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Article42 1908-11-26 349 Koh Hoh and Tan San were acquitted yesterday, m the Third Magistrate's Court, on the charge of causing hurt to Chua Tek, who died m hospital as the result of bein^ stabbed m the leg. Mr Lowell prosecuted, and Mr Campbell defended.42 words
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Article827 1908-11-26 349 W. H. Martin - W. H. Martin. General Manager's Report for 4 Weeks Ending 7th November 1908. The mine measurements, and assay returns of prospecting work show a total of 933 feet for the period (4 weeks) under review, made up of 18 feet sinking, 75 feet driving, 297 feet cross-cutting and827 words
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Article576 1908-11-26 350 Thursday, Nov. 26, 1908. A Chinaman was run over by the motor bus at Kuala Pilah the other day and killed. Col. Walker has obtained a further extension of leave until the arrival of the s.s. Sutda at Penang on Dec. 7. We understand that the death sentence on the576 words
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Article107 1908-11-26 350 Protest Of an Extremist Paper. The Sandhya, one cf the most notorious organs of the extremist party, had the following notable comment on the murder of Inspector Bannerjee i M We protest very strongly against such murder of Brahmins and human beings. The prayaschitta for such107 words
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Article136 1908-11-26 350 Advices from the East Coast show that there has been a bad spell <>f rough weather on the E*st Coast. The mail from Kelantan for the Yugala wis not able to be taken on board the boat on Nov 1-kh, owing to the high seis. It was136 words
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Article850 1908-11-26 350 In the stress of our own efforts agiinst the Shipping King and the deprivation of this port of free trade m shipping, we perhaps overlook the wide-spread nature of the combination that controls the shipping of the world, and arbitrates the destinies of ports, whether850 words
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Article153 1908-11-26 350 Before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hvndinan-Jones, m the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, Mr C. I. Carver, Secretary of the Bar Committee, moved the Court under Section 110 of the Couits Ordinance UK)7 f >r an order calling upon an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court153 words
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Article1854 1908-11-26 350 Island Trader's Story. told m supreme court. Details of what counsel described somewhat facetiously as a buccaneering expedidion" were given m the Supreme Court yesterday when Mr Justice Sercombe Smith resumed the hearing of the case of Wee Ong Eak v Too Toow Kong and Chop Soon Bee.1,854 words
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Article77 1908-11-26 350 John Bull's Refusal to Learn. From time immemorial foreign tongues have presented a difficulty well nigh iusuper able to the Englishman. The typical John Bull on his travels always found that the most extraordinary thing m foreign countries. was that them furrinirs couldn't speak English and jabbered m77 words
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Article850 1908-11-26 351 Nmn r did I sjsl exist, nor sW not will of »j here.ifter cease to be." -a j. Bha«;a\ai> Gita He was a disciple, and not one of the best who had sat at the feet of the master Swami ia that far off station Ran*, ket. which850 words
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Article105 1908-11-26 351 MAN-EATERS NEAR PORT DICKSON. It would appea/that two are at large m the neighbourhood ot Fasir PanjTn C some miles from Port D.ckson. One day last week a report was brought to the latter place that a Chinaman bad been the latter Europeans thereupon killed by a ''f r .J105 words
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Article2282 1908-11-26 351 (By Submarine Telegraph) (Reuter's Ayency.) Received Nov. 19th, i>.3o a.m. The aiiuual Straits Dinner was held last night at the Hotel Ce:il, Mr W. H. Shelford m the Chair. There were 100 Straits men and guests present. Mr Shelford m proposing the toast cf the Straits and Malay State2,282 words
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Article201 1908-11-26 351 (/->< m our trum Correspondent^ London via Penane, X<>v. -Ist. Tli3 rubber market is <juiet but t:.e tore is firm. The cible from Manao3. (from which the bul!c of Amazon Pan rubber is exported) is iDterrupted. The ltdkit llijah Company has declared an interim dividend of 12 per201 words
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Article98 1908-11-26 352 The New Emperor's Title. (Union Times Special.) Our Peking Correspondent states that Trince Chine, on heaiiug of the death cf the Late Empress Dowacrer, suddenly fell uDConsaious. remaining so for several hour 3, till he was revived by foreign doctors. The New Emperor reigns under the name of98 words
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Advertisement15 1908-11-26 352 "DE^UMATRA^POST" ÜBDAILY PLISHED AT MEDAN-DELI IS THE LEADING paper of Sumatra. Dec 28 ws 28.1215 words
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Miscellaneous544 1908-11-26 352 CLEARANCES. Nov 19. Pabud, Dut. str.. for Batavia. Dordt, Dut. str for Batavia. Tasman, Dut. str Goedhius, for Batavia. Kalmoa, jJut. str., Rabst, for P. Brandon. Merkus, Dut. etr, Huykmun, for Bengkalis. Ndtuna, Ger. fetr., Luers, for Natuna la. Resident Sehieff, Dut. str., Unus, t ,r Rhio. Denbigh Hal!, Brit,544 words
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Miscellaneous752 1908-11-26 352 Sui Sang, Brit, str., Welsh, for Calcutta. Hebe, Brit, str., Inkster, for Penang Deli. Isabella, Dut. str., Sulong, for Rhio and Singkep. Dorothea Rickmers, Ger. str., Tbode, for Pulo Liut. Samui, Dan. str., Licht, for Bangkok. Nov 25. Minilya, Brit, str., Richardson, for Sourabaya a-nd Fremantle via ports. Kinta, Brit,752 words
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Miscellaneous473 1908-11-26 352 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-war FU* and Tons Commanders Arrived from r When Tromp Dut. cru 500 Rappard Nov 20 Sourabaya T. Pagar Waterwitch Brit sur. ship 640 Douglas Nov 18 Water Isld. Nov 27 Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 C. -man Oct 8 Malacca Uncertain Ship Flae&Tons Master .rrived From473 words
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