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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1909-06-10 353 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. JUNE 10, 1909. No 1.14118 words
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Article268 1909-06-10 353 LIAPEKS Crinii* Kubt vr Kcmvled^e :{.">:{ l>i»th of Mr. W. H. Kead 353 The shippio>; Sicgm Commiamom 354 A K'-:i«i Mrruoii.il 354 K val ST»'«tings 354 Kulivr Kt'.eanh >#t 354 Hm <'ity and thr Budget ,H54 Hi hrvail nought I'i'liry gg| T«■ Financa Bill 353 Fraiue'a N.ivv .-{55 «'ivte268 words
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Article135 1909-06-10 353 BoftawflMn to the "Singapore Free Press" *t^kly roturninor from Europe to the Straits t>y any of th»» mail lines, are invited to send to th** Manager the name of their steamer and dnto <•! ;irri\al in Singapore. I'opies wiil then be niHiled to m^et them at various ports ot call.135 words
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Article142 1909-06-10 353 June 9 Tk.« $67.12! Gazncxer 9.62 1 Ganger Cube Nc. 1 13.05 'Jinibier Cub* No. 2 1 2.00 Pepper Black (ori'n. S*pcrt) 1 L*7J Pepper, White (filr buyers 18.75 Nntnagß .110 to tbt lk)^ 16.50 MteV (80 to th* IV.) M m 22.50 Mace (B*nd&) mm mm mm nom142 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article140 1909-06-10 353 On May 15,- 1909, at Hupeb, to Rev. and Mrs. P. T. DnfPHY, a son. Crawford.— On Ist inst., at Klang, the wife of R. A. Crawford, of a son. At Glendale, Keppel Harbour, Singapore, on June 3rd, the wife of D. Munro, of a son. Fkorde.— On 3rd140 words
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Article56 1909-06-10 353 On May '20, 1909, at Shanghai, Arthur Edwin Chaulton, Consulting Engineer, aged 34 years. Head.— On 10th May, in his 91st year William Henry Mc/Leod Head, C. M. G., late of Singapore. \Vhitgri;ave. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the sth June, Robert F. Whitgreave of Clevedon, Somer-et, assistant,56 words
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Article223 1909-06-10 353 The last mail from he me arrived by the P. A O. Devauha on Friday with <Utes up to Ma? 14. A homeward ni»ii wts taken ou ToMdaj by the N. D. L. P. B. Friedrich and this weeklv goe3 bv the Taroba to-dav. The news of 'th3223 words
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Article70 1909-06-10 353 (Corrected up to June 9.) Buk4m/i 2/4 3 demand t/tfj Prirate credit* 3 m/i 2/4J credits 6 m/g 4 t 7 Fbakom, demand Bank_ M 293 Gumant, dtmand 228 India, T. T. 174J HoireKOw*. demand M 2. l *%dis. Yokohama, demand nom. 113^ Java, demand 139J Bangkok* demand 6570 words
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Article, Illustration1037 1909-06-10 353 fen rhaf ihe Pr<-?<; flip Pc-ople's right mnintaii\ Utiawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Here pr.triot Truth her gloriom precepts draw. Pleds'-c! Id R;:lLjion, Loyalty ami F-aw. June 4. Muoh has been done, said and written about the improvement of plantation rubber with regard to the1,037 words
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Article578 1909-06-10 353 With the deepest regret we have to chronicle the death of Mr W. H. Reaf>» C M. G. which took place ;it Blackheatb, Lae, on Mav 10th. The news is of course not unexpected, a9 for some time past Mr Reai> has578 words
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Page 353 Advertisements
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Advertisement28 1909-06-10 353 THE WAVERLEY HOTEL 59, HILL STREET. Has been Newly Furnished and Thoroughly renovated and will be opened under New Management on Thursday, April Ist. Mrs. H. DAY, Proprietress.28 words
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Article722 1909-06-10 354 June 7 in October last, after a campaign carried on against the operations of the Shipping Conference, and participated in vi^jrously l»y this journal, the Hon'ble John Am»kk»on asked certain questions in the Legitlative Council, which it will be as well to putagiin before the public.722 words
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Article243 1909-06-10 354 While the memory of the lite \Y. H. Kkai\ C.M.G will remain for ever green in the hearts of those who knew him or who know the history «f the first seventy five years of the Colony, to succeeding generations he may became but a memory. So243 words
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Article310 1909-06-10 354 The telegrams of the importance of approaching Royal visits need not be taken too seriously. If the Kaiser and the Tsar are to meet at the Finnish Archipelago next week, and if they are accompanied by their ministers, Prince Buelow, M. Isvolsky, Herr Schoen, (Minister for Foreign Affiirs)310 words
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Article656 1909-06-10 354 Rubbe r Research. June 8 A leiding article in this journal on Friday la9t strongly advocated the formation of a Rubber Research Department for the Straits. It was pointed out that Messrs Bkaole and Stkvens, members of the Society of Chemical Industries, had reported that the method employed in coagulating656 words
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Article264 1909-06-10 354 The mail papers are full of the <lenut..-i tions of the Unionists and capitalists Mm Mr Lloyd George's Budget, the al mcv solitary exception being the analysis ,f speech by Mr Stead in the Review o f j« views. In the City tha gravest concern264 words
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Article1218 1909-06-10 354 June One of the difficulties in the- loi the naval question and the mainteD;tuo of the two power 6ta idard, is contained m the not sufficiently <jrasp?d question d advantage of the very large varshtpi of tl« Dreadnought type over the smaller v*---of, let us say, the1,218 words
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Article268 1909-06-10 355 The main factor in considering the probability of the Budget getting through the Commons seems to be the attitude of the Irish Party, and of those Liberals who are capitalists. The former had already at the time of the mail threatened opposition on account of the extra268 words
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Article674 1909-06-10 355 June 10. The proposal cut iaed in this morning's telegram relative to the French navy appears on the face of it a very momentous step, but when it is analvsed it will be found that it means only two things, firstly that a definite ten years programme of674 words
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Article574 1909-06-10 355 Crete is ote of the many parts of the Turkish Empire that have had to rely on outside armed force to keep the peace between the Turks and Christians. In 18HS the Powers set up autonomy under the nominal suzerainty of the Sultan, Prince Geok<;b of Greece574 words
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Article756 1909-06-10 355 {From our own Correspondent^ June 3. The Keiiri Steam Tram Co pay 8 per cent dividend, and the Java Forest Exploitation Co, 12-J per cent. A fire broke out during the early hours of Tuesday at Messrs de Wit's godown, which contained 20,000 tins of oil, valued at756 words
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Article125 1909-06-10 355 Capt. Truman and Lieut. Mavdon, of the 12th Lancers, who passed through Taiping a short time back in quest of big game in Pahang, have bagged three heads of Seladang. The German review, Umschau, tells a curious story of the capture of a wireless telegraph message by an electric lamp.125 words
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Article342 1909-06-10 356 This, the latest special film at the Alhainbra is another triumph of the cinematographic art. It is a very long piece lasting in all over three-quarters of a hour, but it is an enthralling picture from the start, and one from which attention cannot be easily withdrawn. It is342 words
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Article268 1909-06-10 356 Stolen Cartridges Foi ni>. Sensational developments are expected in connection with the theft of 2,500 cartridges from the Government Am munition Factory at Dam-Dum. A searching enquiry was instituted immediately after the discovery of the theft conducted by Mr Daly, the D 1-G. of Bengal, and Mr F.268 words
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Article268 1909-06-10 356 The following lots of land were disposed of by auctiou at Powell and Co's Saleroom on Tuesday afternoon. Freehold laud at J.ilin Rtjah and off T&oon Tock Rmd, near Balestier Road, area 75J80 square feet, part of Grant 17. Together with two pUuk dwellings No. 85 I and268 words
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Article407 1909-06-10 356 Extraordinary Calcutta Tram Fire Jibon Krishna Shaba sold methylated spirit at No. 53, Upper Ohitpore Road. Misfortune came to him in the shape of tramcar sparks, and in two minutes his shop was destroyed. It was one of the most remarkable fires on record, two persons,407 words
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Article331 1909-06-10 356 Mr Curtis Bennett, continued the hearing of the case in which John Stewait Lowdeu, Yilliers-street, Stracd, an«l Henry Harmer, Preston-road, Southend, both described as stamp dealers, are charged with conspiring to obtain money by falee pretences, and with offanoei against the IVst Om'ce Act. The cas-e for331 words
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Article145 1909-06-10 356 Toh Wah who resides at 51 2 River Valley Road, has reported that property to the value of .SIM was stolen from his premises on Tuesday night. Tye Seng who lives at 25 Houg Lim Quay missed from an almeirah on Monday $203 in notes and silver. He suspects his145 words
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Article381 1909-06-10 356 The London correspondent of the Calcutta Empire has some caustic criticisms on the objections of some people to the bndget. Dealing with the supposed hardship to a widow with £20) "unearned iccrement he says. I was horribly harrowed until I bought a "Star" tb at evening and discovered381 words
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Article323 1909-06-10 356 The splendid equipment and resources of Germany's shipyards are the subject of an article by Mr T. Good in the Engineering Review. It is pointed out that the Ge mar.3 are rapidly forging ahead while we are doing little more than markiDg time they are rapidly overtaking us323 words
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Article139 1909-06-10 356 SARRAE'WAK." Pimanar nr r The Archbishop of Yoik came to grief sadly at the great S. P. G. meeting at the Albert Hall in his effort* to pronounce the name of the diocese of the new Bishop of Sarawak and Labuan (Dr. Mounsey). Full of confidence, his Grace said rather139 words
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Article48 1909-06-10 356 In the case of Chop Buan Teck Seng vs. Soon Keck. Ltd., owners of t be local steamer Sri Muar," judgment has Ik en given for the defendants by the Chief Justice. The elaim was for $1,260 for damage done to copra by the foundering of the vessel.48 words
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Article657 1909-06-10 356 50 to 75 Pee Cent. Mori Hr^ For reasons based on the highest ptti iotit,ni great secrecy is being observed as to detai! of the new invention just perfected by Vice Admiral Sir Percy Scott It promise to revolutionise naval gunnery. This invention is a mechanical device for657 words
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Article376 1909-06-10 356 In more than one publication at home we ai» glad to see a voice raised the pr« fashion of giving champagne ic6tead of sou.* 4 cheaper wine at ordinal y social gatherings. At social functions of whatever description this wine is now expected and provided If a child is376 words
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Article841 1909-06-10 357 Friday, June 4, 1909. The Cevlon Chamber of Commerce has voted R*. 3,650 towards the London School of Tropical Medicine. Mijor de H. Burton, at present with the 3rd Middlesex Regiment, will shortly succeed Col. Sivile in the command of the 2 ad battalion. Inche Abdul K zik, Private Secretary841 words
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Article211 1909-06-10 357 Last evening the seats in the Methodist Church began to fill early, and punctually the Rev. F. B. Meyer took his place at the reading desk. Among those present were Bishop Oldhauc, Revs. J. A. B. Cook, W. Murray, Mr Pringle, Mr Van Dyke and211 words
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Article265 1909-06-10 357 Salak South. Tlia following: information is forwarded bv the Geueral Manager From the Ist of May to 17th of May, the machinery worked developiug a new position for the pontoon plant. The pontoon was moved to its new position, and stirted work there, on the *27th of265 words
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Article200 1909-06-10 357 In the intervals of propaganda the newspapers liud time to continue their gibes at the British nation trembling before the awful spectre of a German onslaught. List Thursday several organs here published in leaded type an extract from a speech delivered by Mr George Liinbert, Civil Lord200 words
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Article98 1909-06-10 357 At the Annual General Meeting of the Bangkok Chess Club there were only five members present. The chair was occupied by Mr P. Schwarza. After some discussion it was resolved that the Club cease to exist, the reasDns being that not sufficient interest in it was98 words
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Article10 1909-06-10 357 The second test match commences at Lord's on Monday next.10 words
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Article313 1909-06-10 357 The Bacdmann Company have returned to Singapore for a short season of three nights and la9t evening presented the powerful drama of Pete, the last stage arrangement of Hall Caine's The Manxman." There was a fft'rly good audience, of the class that the mom S9rious drama of this313 words
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Article389 1909-06-10 357 Indian Circuses we have bad before, and very good performances they give. Professor R&mamurti's opened on the Beach -rd ground last night with a strong company and gave a successful entertaiument, \^ell attended. The feature of the show, of course is the Strong Mm himsalf, and among his389 words
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Article203 1909-06-10 357 In giving the infant Dutch princess Juliana as her first name the memory of a splendid woman is perpetuated. Juliana Countess of Stolberg was the mother of William the Silent and his four brothers, who put their religion and their country before everything else, and made great sacrifices203 words
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Article203 1909-06-10 357 Ytsterday^being another holiday for a good many, advantage was taken to play a> cricket match on the Esplanade between a Committee XI and the Rest, the match being won by the Committee Eleven. The feature of the gains was the good bowling of Bath, Parsons and Home. The following203 words
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Article160 1909-06-10 357 Teams representing East and West opposed one another last evening on Beacb Road ground, where a crowd of ~>,ooo spectators ha.d assembled to witness the match. Both sides appeared to be well matched. From the start play went evenly, but after a time East were given a penalty160 words
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Article125 1909-06-10 357 At Tauglin last night G Coy. lost two valuable points in the above league when they allowed M D Cay. to beat them, after a very fast game, by two goals to one. Neither sids were at full strength, but this did not lower the standard of125 words
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Article61 1909-06-10 357 Tfee following are the results of the shoot of the Ladies' Kifle Club at Bilestier yesterday. The first six count for Walker Cup. Mrs Axten 31 Miss M. Lloyd 30 Ltdy Evelyn Young 30 Miss K. Lloyd 30 Mrs Bowes 2^ Miss Lloyd 2',* Mrs Mauldon gg Mrs61 words
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Article56 1909-06-10 357 The May monthly medil was played for on 29r.h and 30th May and the following scores were returned. CaptWyatt 81 10 71 F. G. Stevens 74 2 72 Dr W. G. Ellis 8:3 8 7* C. G. Mav 84 8 76 H. C. Sells 89 1056 words
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Article81 1909-06-10 357 A horticultural curiosity is to be seen in the garden of Gloucester Lodge, Portsmouthroad, Thames Ditton, Surrey, the residence, of Mr James Packhain, a member of the Surbiton Urban District Council, in the form of a gooseberry bush, a curraut bush, and an elderberry tree growing81 words
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Article624 1909-06-10 358 Mr G. E. Green has been appointed to act as Inspector of Mines, Kuala Kangear, and Mr E. J. V a Hen tine has been posted in the same capacity to Kampar. The appointment of M. P. de Margerie, Minister in Bangkok, to succeed M. Bipst624 words
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Article111 1909-06-10 358 A bill shortly to be introduced into the Legislative Council appears in the Government Gazette, to amend and consolidate the law relating to fisheries. It has been drafted \>y the Solicitor General, Mr W. G. Maxwell, and provides for the appointment of fishery officers and gives them power111 words
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Article110 1909-06-10 358 The cashier of a local fiiin engaged a rikisha puller to take him from Amoy Street to the Asylum and tendered ten cents fare. The puller demanded more, but was refused. Thereupon the puller knocked his fare down. A couple of watchmen at the Medical School came110 words
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Article1336 1909-06-10 358 Uncommon in Singapore. At about a quarter to two yesterday morning Singapore was visited by an earthquake, but so far as we have learned no damage was done. The general methcd of appreciation of the quake, was by sleepers b3ing awakened by a shaking of their bed. Many1,336 words
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Article175 1909-06-10 358 "Tut: Sigh or thk Cboss." lr was not a w&ty large MditßCS th it assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night t<> witness the production by tbe IVindmann Dramatic Com piny of that old favourite "The Sign of the Cross." The piece is well kuown and has175 words
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Article127 1909-06-10 358 Dkkendaxt Acquitted. Tan (Juan Siow, the sub-postmaster of the Canal I load < >flic?, who, it will be remembered was charged bv the l\st master General with criminal breach of trust as a public servant in respect of $140, was before Mr. Howard, District Jud^e yesterday,127 words
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Article141 1909-06-10 358 The Touraine, a mail packet, belonging to the Messageries Maritimes, was about to sail for China with many passengers on board, when all the waiters and employees struck just as luncheon was about to be served. Many passengers already gat at the tables when the waiters left141 words
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Article466 1909-06-10 358 Entries and Draw. A meeting was held la6t evening in ti, e S. C. C. Pavilion to make the draw for the forthcoming cup competition. The durato of the game was fixed at twenty minutes each way, and Corporal l)ividson was appointed referee for the whole series466 words
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Article249 1909-06-10 358 B Coy. Mii'M.eskx R<r. n Urn C*>t. I.' The above teau;> turceJ out at Tao^lin last evening in the Ist K uad <t the W ».r--rcn Shield Competition. There wa> i gmai orowd present, wheu Siallcross kicked tt for the Engineers. Wells receiving the i went straight249 words
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Article43 1909-06-10 358 The May Competition for the la- Spoon was held at the Kaca Course ye6ter- The June Competition will be held on Mondaj, June 7th. ■>—-^ Mrs Fowlie 44 2 Mrs Bjwcs 4«> 2 4+ Mrs Emerson <»l II Miss McNair r >«;43 words
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Article91 1909-06-10 358 Last night, there was a jovial gathering at the Warders' Dancing Pavilion to mark the appreciation in wbicii the whole body oi the prison staff hold an old and well tiied comrade Mr A. C. Waller who is retinni? on pension. A very handsome gothic clock subscribed for91 words
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Article1250 1909-06-10 359 In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe Smith waa occupied with bankruptcy matters. Re C. Foster. L?e Cheng Kim, clerk to Mr Foster, said he wrote up Mr Foster's books at his instructions from slips he handed him. In a book produced, four pages were missing. When1,250 words
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Article177 1909-06-10 359 A final meeting was held in the Chamber of Commorco and Exchange yesterday afternoon to receive the report of the liquidator, Mr A. A. Guun. The notice calling the meeting was read and Mr Guan gave a short acsouut of the liquidation. la doing s> he mentioned177 words
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Article73 1909-06-10 359 The Manager of the Jjbong (Ferak) Rubber Co. has increased his estimate of the crop of dry rubber for the current season to 120.0001b. The report for 1908, dated March 1, 19.9, said Tha estimates for current ye ir are based on safe lines as regards crop73 words
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Article48 1909-06-10 359 The M mager reports rubber crop harvested during the month of May 1909, 3,122 lbs estimated dry correspond iug month last year 3,071 lbs dry total for first two months of year «>,G77 lbs estimated dry; total for c^respondiug period last year 4,762 lbs diy.48 words
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38 1909-06-10 359 The output of drv rubber from the Nordanal Estate of this Company was 2,402 lbs. making a total for the current financial year of B.GOl* lbs. (Messrs F. W. Barker, and Co38 words
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Article38 1909-06-10 359 The output of clean ore for the month of May was 137 piculs making a total of 183 for the first two months of the current financial half year. (Misars F. \V. Barker and Co.)38 words
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Article33 1909-06-10 359 The total quantity of ore exported by the tributors on the land of The Royal Johore Tin Mining Coy., Ltd., during the month of Miy was 117 bags-piculs 87.33 words
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Article40 1909-06-10 359 The M ister of s.s, Pin Seag, on arrival at Penang reported that at 6 p.m. oa the 30th ult., a Cantonese woman jumped overboard and drowned herself, leaving behind a little girl of five years she had do luggage.40 words
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Article952 1909-06-10 359 Quicauid agunt homines nostri esl farrago libelli. Juvenal. In E. T. Reed's caricature of a venerable peer's portrait in the Royal Academy (see last Punch) there is a suggestion of which the disreputable wits of England have no doubt long ere this exhausted the humours (shallow952 words
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Article165 1909-06-10 359 While Sindakan wis at fever heat of expectation, and the first question asked of any steamer arriving from the Philippines was What news of Jakiri while rumours of raids and talk of maxims filled the air. a telegram was received by His Excellency from Libad Datu, marked165 words
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Article118 1909-06-10 359 During the last trip of the ChakrabhoDgg up from Singapore and while the vessel was between Bandon and Lakoc, en the 24*h icst a Chinese fireman of the ship stabbed the engineer's cojk. It seems that there was a quirrtl over soni9 food, after which the118 words
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Article148 1909-06-10 359 The action for libel brought l-v Mr W. T. R Preston, Canadian Trade Commissioner in Jipan, against the proprietors and the editor of the Jipan D lily Herald" of Yokohama, has resulted in a judgment in favour of the plaintiff for 5,000 yen. Tiie defendants were148 words
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Article198 1909-06-10 359 The "Scientific American" describes a simple metbod of testing the quality of milk which should prove useful. It is so simple that it can be tried by anyone, and requires no costly or complicated apparatus. The sample to be tested is first thoroughly stirred so198 words
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Article142 1909-06-10 359 Mr. Havelosk Wilson asked the President of the Board of Trade a series of questions regarding the death at sea on January 19 from consumption of an Asiatic seaman named Ah Fook, whilst serving on tke steamer Bullmouth, of London. Mr. Churchill (in a written reply)142 words
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Article26 1909-06-10 359 The engagement is announced of Madamoigelle de Wywodzeff, daughter of the Imperial Russian Consul General, and Mr R. Forwerg, of the Tampenis Cement an4 Tile works.26 words
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Article2315 1909-06-10 360 Mr W. H. Read, C. M. G., died on May 10th at Lae S. E. and was buried at Brompton Cemetery on May 13th, in a grave 1) ing a little to the right of the main roadway vunning through the Cemetery, in the presence2,315 words
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Article299 1909-06-10 360 The first of the functions connected with the Itnpeiial Press Conference took place in London on Siturday night, a banquet of welcome by the Press of Great Britain, at which Lord Burnham was to preside and LoH Rosebery propose the toast of the evening. For the coining299 words
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Article30 1909-06-10 360 The output of clean ore for the month of May (so Messrs F. W. Barker write) was as foilows Elevators 14* picub Tribute 217.07 pik Total 362.70 pik.30 words
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Article20 1909-06-10 360 The output from the Company's mine for the month of May was pikuls 806 of dry, dressed ore.20 words
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Article12 1909-06-10 360 Anglo-Malay Rubber Co. 38,6#; lbs. Pataling Kubber Estate 9,948 lbs.12 words
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Article14 1909-06-10 360 The Tronoh output for the previous month (May) was pikuls 2,861.14 words
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Article801 1909-06-10 360 ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPOttTs. The annual Athletic Sports of the It •»< Institution were held on Saturday kht. Ti! heats were run off in the morning in c i and showery weather, and when 4 o'dc came such heavy rain was falling that i looked as if a postponement801 words
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Article113 1909-06-10 360 The final race for the .lack-sou Millar Cup over 200 yards was swum iff yesterday at Tanjong Katong the sea being a little choppy and the tide full. The order of finishing was R L.Cuscaden ecr 1, O. Wald 12 sec*. 2; P. Lloyd 16, 3. Cuscaden113 words
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Article1095 1909-06-10 361 It has always been my idea when in China to get away from the great sea-port towns like Hongkoog and Shanghai and note how the Briton conducts himself in what is termed real China," where steam and electricity have not as yet made life civilised. ButH.M.M. - 1,095 words
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Article818 1909-06-10 361 Have jou ever noticed in the course of your reading experiences, how often the author tiicks us with imaginary and real warps of character in his heroes and heroines, warps which make one wonder whether they are merely the literary stock in trade, or reflections of the818 words
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Article1028 1909-06-10 361 The lay inind gets perfectly bewildered with all the different organisms that scientiic and would-be scientific writers tell us 3xist in the body, on the body, in the air, in water, in cheese, at the top of mountains, md at the bottom of the sea. [Even in politicsW.M. - 1,028 words
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Article883 1909-06-10 361 Melody is the charm of music, and the invention of a fine air is a woik of ger.iusThis after all, is but expressing in fine linguage the common remark "Give me sointthing with a tune in it.'' Joseph Haydn was the soul of melody, tender, powerful, dominating, butW.M. - 883 words
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Article538 1909-06-10 362 Dr McDowell, c m g principal civil medical offi3er, returned yesterday from his visit to Libuan by the Marudu. The R*v. G. M. Thompson, Chaplain in Selangor, it is said, will be vacating his position on the expiration of his agreement. Mr A. J. Coleman, harbour538 words
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Article317 1909-06-10 362 The second ordinary general meeting of the Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd., was held at Penang on May 29Jk The Chair was occupied by Mr H. JesseD, Managing Director. In asking the meeting to receive the Directors' Report and to pass the Accounts for the year317 words
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Article289 1909-06-10 362 It is interesting to note that the earthquake of Thursday night (or rather Friday morning) scarcely sff^cted the clocks at the Time Bill Observatory on Mount Faber. The sidereal clock alters 0 38 seconds per day and is the standard. The variations of the solar clock we-e, day289 words
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Article666 1909-06-10 362 Satik day's Success. Conn, the Shtughraun is oue of those lorio-oonedj plays, of a school now unhappily pist we are afraid, which have the evergreen quality to a very pronounced extent. It is one of the pieces which are always to l>3 found in any really good666 words
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Article1556 1909-06-10 362 Sixty Per Cint Dividbnd. The annual general meeting of the members of the Linggi Plantations, Limitted, was held on May 11, at the London Camber of Commerce, Sir William Hood Treacher, K. C. M. G. (chairman of the company), presidirg. The notice convening the meeting and the auditors'1,556 words
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Article171 1909-06-10 362 The following figures for May are published. IiIHHKK. H^hlands and L^wUnls 28,8*>0 lbs. Total for five months 132,!*<>3 lbs. c^u.pr. with S9£U lbs. iti 1907. L madron :—IH.7oK Total 34,6i4 Ib*. compared with 02. '.M* lbs. L?dbury :-4,0W lbs. Tola! 1^,717 lbs compared with 9j6H lbs.171 words
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Article180 1909-06-10 362 It appears to be agreed that the Stilt&n'n name is to be written Mohammed, though be will certainly be Mehemet to his Turkish subjects, accord iug to custom and the genius of their language. The traditional English spelling is Mahomet, and that is um ver mli v accepted in India,180 words
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Article888 1909-06-10 363 K »j i Ng*h Abubakar has been appointed Magistrate for Ldnggong in the I'pper Perak district. A Kling builock cart driver ran orer a Chinaman in Teluk Aver Street on Saturday. The man sustained a fractured leg. The driver will be charged with rash driving. A888 words
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290 1909-06-10 363 One of the most keenly- contested shipping services in the world is run between Australia, Java, and Singapore. Some five years ago Messrs Burns Philp and Co., Limited, of Sydney, commenced a monthly line which has run with f.very regularity since. At that time290 words
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Article380 1909-06-10 363 The Siamese Governments decision temporarily to suspend work upon the line of railway in Northern Siaui towards the Burma frontier is explained by thef blowing official announcement, just published Experience has proved that the northern line pays as far as Paknaoipo. From Puknampo to Pitsnuloke, however,380 words
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Article120 1909-06-10 363 Four men, Wong \Va, Wong Fat, Leong Fat and Tan Chung Poll were, yesterday, before Mr Howard in the District Court, oq the allegation of having abducted a woman named Wong Ah Ho on the 15th ultimo. The first man was the principal, the others were abettors. They120 words
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Article79 1909-06-10 363 There was only one nomination for the vacancy in this ward caused by the resigmtion of Mr Jago, the gentleman nominated being Mr Carapiet who was proposed by Mr Abrania and seconded by Mr Delay. The election takes place on Tuesday, the fifteenth, and any objections have79 words
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Article843 1909-06-10 363 {From cur own Corespondent.) Day 8 of Miracles not yet 07er. There was great interest taken in the trial of Sail Abdullah bin Mohamet an Arab who was charged with cheating and incurring divine displeasure the latter charge was altered to intimidation. He lei the people to believe843 words
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Article81 1909-06-10 363 Yesterday, the man Mobamed Sallej who stands charged with causing the death of a fellow seaman on board the French mail Ernest Simons" just outside Singapore was again before Mr E. E. Colman on remand. Mr H. Rhodes, D. P. P., mentioned that a provisional warrant had81 words
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Article970 1909-06-10 363 S. C. C. DRAW WITH THE MIDS. The first prnme in the competition for the Association Football Cup was played eff on the Esplanade last evening. The S. C. C. and the Middlesex Regiment first eleven faced each other and there was a huge crowd of spectators.970 words
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Article404 1909-06-10 364 A Metaphysical Treatise. Before Mr Justice Sercombe- Smith, in the Supreme C< urt, yesterday there wa9 only oue Magistrate's appeal to be heard, the last en the list. Two Chinese were convic f ed by Mr Howard, District Court, on charges of trtspa»s and assault in a private404 words
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Article316 1909-06-10 364 B. P. and M. A. De Silva. Mr. Justice Sarcombe- Smith was further engaged in the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, with the partnership matter between B. P. Da Stlva, of High Street, and M. A. Dj Silv* (deceased). Messrs. Ellis and Simpson appeared for the administrator316 words
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Article37 1909-06-10 364 Ten players took part in the Weekly Competition and the following scores were handed in W. J. Trowell 39 40 10 69 CA. Leggatt ...42 42 9 75 D. Noble 43 46 10 7937 words
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Article42 1909-06-10 364 Kavina Savoogunaraj stands charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of several sums of money aggregating $153.94 also with criminal misappropriation of $564.21, the property m both cases of Sayna Shaik Maydin. The case was before Mr Colman, yesterday, and adjourned.42 words
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Article47 1909-06-10 364 The Captain of the K. P. M., s.s. "Brouwer" aniving this morning from Djambi reports that on Thursday at 1 35 a.m. an earthquake was felt at that place in the direction North to South. Nearly all the clocks stood still at that time. mm47 words
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Article841 1909-06-10 364 THE NANSHAN" TRAGEDY. Story of the Dreadful Calamity. The Nanshan, a vessel of 1,517 tons, commanded by Captain Carter, left Cavite harbour on Wednesday last for this port. She carried a large cargo of coal, paint and naphtha. Less than thirly-tix hours after the collier had left her last port841 words
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Article145 1909-06-10 364 On the 31st ultimo, South Bridge Road was the scene of an alleged robbery Ang Ki being the victim to the extent of $5. Yesterday, Wong Ah Kwai was charged with this before Mr Howard. Ang Ki said that he bad $5 in coppers in a bag on145 words
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Article1047 1909-06-10 364 Somewhere in one of his evar- delightful essays, Stevenson speaks of perfecting oneself "in the art of seeing Niture more favourably." And truly it is an art worth cultivating to perfection for, especially in these days of stress and hurry, there is nothing more stimulating to the1,047 words
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Article919 1909-06-10 364 The very word, Cjwslip, conjures ip 4 vision of a golden fi^ll, a hot sun under au unclouaed sky, and the sulden coming O a of summer. Such a field I know of. it not near the village, and therefore the mar. rauding hands of sshool children have919 words
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Article671 1909-06-10 365 •'Mixed passengers derailed." This is not another term for the paralytic stage, bat merely the heading in an Indian paper to a railway accident. The Japanese whaler Tamayi Maru (but not vet under the Japanese "flag) came in yesterday from Swansea for Nagasaki. She is of671 words
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Article200 1909-06-10 365 Ywterdav, Prea Dunkley and Miller were Wore Mr E. E. Colinan for preliminary enquiry iato I allegation of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Assistant S jperintendent Hawtry conducted the enquiry for the Crown. Mr Montagu Harris appeared for the defendants. Lieut. C. L>. 1 >:ew200 words
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Article1012 1909-06-10 365 SARKIES, JOHANNES CO. Decision by Mr Justick Skbcombr Smith. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe- Smith delivered judgment in the case in which E. Johannes, a bankrupt, sought to withdraw his application for a discharge. His Lordship said On May 20, 1908, Messrs Sarkies and Johannes and Co.1,012 words
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Article391 1909-06-10 365 A visit to the site of the Wtt Dock or Basin in course of construction at Tanj >ng Pagar will shew that progress is now takicg a more definite shape and a general idea of the scope of the woik3 can be obtained. Most progress has been391 words
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Article465 1909-06-10 365 On Monday, tinea tragedies occurred in Singapore, one on b^:rd the ship van den Bosch. In this case, the victim was a fireman named J in, a Javanese, and the assailant another Javanese who served on board. The latter about tiffin-time called the Chief Engineer aud intimated to465 words
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Article14 1909-06-10 365 Rambutan. 325 phiils. Chenderiang. 511 piculs. Kramat Pului.— 646 picu'i.14 words
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Article1016 1909-06-10 365 The weather militate'] considerably igainst good football on Monday, wbea what should have been one of the b ?st games of the Cup series was brought cff. It was on the whole a very unsatisfactory match for both sides. For the M ddlesex because one of their men1,016 words
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991 1909-06-10 366 General Manager's Report fob 4 Weeks Ending May 22nd, 1909. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns of prospecting work shows a total of 1,011 feet for the period (4 weeks) under review, made up of £2 feet sinking, 2<)7 feet driving,991 words
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Article607 1909-06-10 366 Bifore the Chief Justsca, Sir William Hyndman Jones, ia the Supreme Court, yesterday, Sved M jhamed bin Ahmed Alsagolf, L. P. Van Cuylenburg, and otheis, owners of the "Express" Suvmill at Gaylang, claimed a declaration for a right of way over some land which has been purchased607 words
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Article173 1909-06-10 366 S. C. C. Ti R. E. Teams from the above met last evening on the Esplanade. The ground was soft and slippery and falls were frequent. At the start neither side could get going, but after a while the Club tested the visitors' goalkeeper who saved two nasty ones.173 words
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Article55 1909-06-10 366 The June Competition for the Ladies' Spoon was held on the Raeecourse on Monday. Mrs Dundas won with excellent score of Several other ladies played but returned no score. 43 5 38. Mrs Dundas 43 5 38 Mrs Emerson 54 13 41 Mrs Miller 61 15 4655 words
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305 1909-06-10 366 Thursday, June 10, 1909. WARREN SHIELD COMPETITION. "A Coy. v "G Coy. Middlesex Rot. The above teams met at Tanglin last eveuing in the Ist round Warren Shield, and the match was witnessed by a large crowd. The play at the start was rather poor, bat as it progi<Msed A305 words
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413 1909-06-10 366 Mr E. E. Colman yesterday commenced a preliminary enquiry iuto the circumstances which led to the death of a fireman named Jiu on board the ss. Van den Bosch, on Monday last. Assisant Superintendent Hawtry conducted the enquiry for the Crown. The accused was413 words
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Article179 1909-06-10 366 Baba, Corporal 23, is alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust as a public servant in respect of a gold ring, worth ♦SI S, the property of one Kassini, between the 10th and 15th ultimo. Yesterday, he was brought before the district court with a179 words
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Article361 1909-06-10 366 QUEBTION OF RI<;HT OF WaT. The dispute as to a right of way leadino to the Express Stwmill at Ktllang Wa continued before the Chief Justice, Sir VVil Ham Hyndman Jones, in the Supreme Court, yesterday. The plaintiffs were the owners of the mill Syed M jhained bin361 words
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Article287 1909-06-10 366 Beautiful and loyal Smgora, saysa.<-.»r-respondent of the Bangkok Times, feels rather disappointed that the projected viaiu of His Mtjesty the King, and the Crown Prince have fallen through. S ngora. In. considerable claims to being the cleanest and prettiest town in Siamese Malava, an«l there is a greit deal287 words
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94 1909-06-10 366 It will be remembered that three J^pinete, Fuzioke, Alaki and Murakami, have been before Mr. C. F. Green trom time to time on remind on charges of house trepa#«, attempted robbery and extortion hf pIMH iu fear of death. The offence was committed on the94 words
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Article104 1909-06-10 366 Mahomed Mydin was known in the Poiioe Force as P. C. 250. On the lo":h of April he became tired and absented himself taking with him certain police necessiries. Sergeant Major Abdul 1* thin an laid information against him and obtained a warrant Mydin was arrested a few104 words
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Article35 1909-06-10 366 At a Bale of stamps on May 13, an K.3LS. 1909, $25 green and orange, in superb mint state, fetched £7.10. A Perak official, watermarked C. C. C. 24 cents green, went for £2.18 .0.35 words
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Article413 1909-06-10 367 The question of the saltness of the sea haa heen much discussed by scientific men. And the conclusion accepted by many is, that the salt of the- ocean is the accumulation through countless ages of the minute quantities brought down by the rivers of the413 words
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Article238 1909-06-10 367 The latest thing in New York society is far from the prettiest. Having exhausted about a hundrel types cf freak dinner," souie icgenious creature has hit oh the idea of dining without knife, foik, or spoon with no other utensil, in short, than tie ringers acd thumbs.238 words
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Article79 1909-06-10 367 The sum of i'4>"> was distributed at the Tottenham Municipal Offices as rewards to thoce who distinguished themselves in the sensational shooting outrage committed in the district by Jacob and Paul Hefeld. A total cf jfc*i>B 4». Id. was raised by public subscription. £2< odd having been79 words
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Article152 1909-06-10 367 (Compiled for the "Singapore Free Press.") Date of passing Arjer Nationality and Description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed Destination. May 22. Brit. str. Rajput Morgan Colombo. May 1 i Tegal. May 22. G.r. &tr. Elbing Tijilfarth BaUvia, May 24 Padang. May 26. Dut. str.152 words
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Article2004 1909-06-10 367 (By Submarine Telegraph.) (Renter's Agency Received June 3, 11 35 a.m. Renter is informed that the Government has resolved to pass an act sanctioning the South African Union Convention before Parliament is prorogued, and to make no amendment except in the technical phraseology. The Tranavail and Orangia assembled Councils2,004 words
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Article76 1909-06-10 367 {Frovi our o:c/i \irt\ Ipoh, Juue o d noon. Fi ur Malay cittle dealers have been attacked by robbers just outside Ipoh. They were shot at and hacked with pamnge. The robbers stole $I^oo. The police have arrested one peisou on suspicion. Ipoh, June 9. A gang of76 words
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Article28 1909-06-10 367 European Arrested. Ipoh, Juce 7. T. C. Brown, an ex- prospector, was yesterday arrefetei on a charge of impersonating a public servant and extorting money. >^m28 words
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Article38 1909-06-10 367 Scheme to Send Chemist. Received June 7, 4 56 pm. The leadiDg rubber companies are &up porting a scheme to send a chemibt independent of the Government, to the Straits, to improve the curing of rubber.38 words
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Article99 1909-06-10 367 Penang, June 8, 10 17 a in. It is understood here that under the new Treaty Perlis coaies under the British rule, but Setul remains under the Siamese rule. Received, June Bth, 7 30 p m. PenaDg, 7 10 p.m. Last Saturday the Sultan of Kedah received99 words
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Article94 1909-06-10 367 Penang, June K. The Jury has stopped the Smith forgtrr case after the sixth day's hearing, without calling on the d&ftcee. (This case was a charge against Joseph Smith and Ismail for using as genuine a forged document and of übetment in connection with the mortgage of94 words
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Article28 1909-06-10 367 Hongkong, Bee June 8. The Colonial Secretary will move a vote in Council on Thuisday for $3 280,663 to be devoted to railway construction during 1909.28 words
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Article950 1909-06-10 368 MINES. Capital Capful tutors Paid Issntd r*ld vp Valas op Company. Qooiatto* $000,000 000,000 10 10 Bolat Ti 3 Mining 00. LU 600 $300,000 225,000 10 10 Broang Limited 1.00 $600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Brusen Hydraulic Tin M. Co. LU 750 £500,000 444 769 1 1 Dcff DeveJ.opm.ent 00.950 words
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Miscellaneous924 1909-06-10 368 PASSENGERS. Per Sannki Maru Mr J. H. Board and Mrs L Alvis and two children. Per Ipoh Me srs G. P. R^uffaer, W. Dunmau, Jamieson, W. Gubbins, English, Mackenzie, J. Mac Donald, Kerr, Glitz, Pedley, St. Barbe, Pedley, R. C. M. Kindersley. Per Hye Leong Mr and Mrs W. D.924 words
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Miscellaneous671 1909-06-10 368 CLEARANCES. June 2. Profit, Nor. str., Olsen, for Bangkok. Jane 3. Euplectela, Brit, str., Powell, for P. Soesoe. Edendale, Brit. Btr. t Dunlop, for Samarang via ports. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit, str, Cjx, for Kelantan via poit9. Ban Hiu Guan, Brit, str., Hunter, for Pontiauak. June 4. Oceana, Brit, str671 words
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Miscellaneous312 1909-06-10 368 VESSELS IN PORT. Man-of-war Flat? and Tone Commanders Arrived From For Wh<« Koningin Regentes Dut. cru. 5000 Pinha June 2 Soerabaia Dock. Shio *'la? Tons Master Arrived From Consiirne* For W Q An Atlas Dut 843 Welt ureden June 3 Amsterdam As. Pet. Co. Uncertain Ban Hin Guan Brit 243312 words
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