The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 10 November 1910
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1910-11-10 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1910. No, 1,21515 words
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Article362 1910-11-10 1 LIADIRS PAOSS Britain's Morphine Traffic ma The Imperial Conference 2*.*) Singapore and Wireless 29 J France's Railway Strike 290 The Mission of Mr Stuhbs 29) The Standard oil Camj.iign 29! The Welsh Riots fcM Police and Toirt Niws. Ifukit I>eal 293 Thf Assize. Theam Tew Verdict 2K> iUukruptcy Court362 words
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Article109 1910-11-10 1 Sept Oct. Jan— Oct. Belat 3 B lill Braang 67 1^36 Brnaeh *'560 Chenderiang 241 1,69* Gopeng 600 7,145 Heawood 305 865 Kamoning $2,900 15,513 143,154 Kanaboi 265 2,759 Kinta 500 4,458 Kinta Associate 730 7,800 Kledang 163 501 Kramat Polai 47.25 3,834 SET no s rer s109 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article20 1910-11-10 1 Ayres.— The wife of Frederick William Ayres, of a daughter, on October 30, 1910, at Pondok Tanjong, Perak, F.M.S.20 words
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Article91 1910-11-10 1 DABiiY— Skertchly.— On Oct. 11, at St, Nicholas, Cbnrcb, Brighton, by the Rev. A. P. Spelman, M. A. Samuel Bonnett Darby. of Rugby and Brighton, to Florence Edith, widow of the late Ethelbert Forbes Skertchly, of Penang and Hongkong. Skinner Russell-Acton. At the Cathedral, Rangoon, on let November, Samuel91 words
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Obituary71 1910-11-10 1 Newman —On November 7, 1910, at No. 499, Teluk Knran, Singapore, Grace Matilda, the beloved wife of James Newman, of Koala Lnmpnr deeply regretted (F. M. S. and Ceylon papers please copy.) Dow. At Bournemouth, on 4th October, 1910, James Markham Dow, aged forty-one, late of the Hongkong and71 words
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Article162 1910-11-10 1 Nov. 9. Tin* $83 25 Gam bier M buyers 9 60 Gambier Cube No 1 M 14 85 Gam bier Onto No. i M nozo Pepper Black (oril* 8 S'ferr buyers 14.621 Pepper, White (fiii) buyers 25 50 Natmegi (110 to tka Lfc.)»» M norn Nutmegs (80 to ike162 words
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Article, Illustration1863 1910-11-10 1 Britain's Morphine Traffic. Nov. 4. It has become almost an axiom of science that any interference with the balance of forces set up by N tture iv its eternal ordering of a struggle between living organisms, develops some new and injurious interplay of iLtiuences. Even m regard to such controllable1,863 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement46 1910-11-10 1 Horrhtfol Crconotc is sold m capsules each of which is equivalent to a teaspoonful of cod liver oil and one drop of pure beech wood creosote. In this form, the remedy has no taste or smell. It is not expensive and each bottle contains 70 capsules.46 words
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Advertisement90 1910-11-10 1 Chamberlain's Congh Remedy the Best Obtainable. This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping congb. It has been a favourite with the mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not90 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous152 1910-11-10 1 THE WEEKS NEWS. The P. and O. Delta with mails up to October 14 did not arrive uutil Saturday morning, due to the Fierch Railway strike. This weekly leaves to-day by the B. I. "Taroba." The Wee Theam Tew case was concluded on Thuisday. He was fourd guilty of perjury152 words
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Article1145 1910-11-10 2 The shadow of the coming event of the Imperial Conference of next year Coronation year too, is taking the form of occasional discussion of some mode of establishing, instead of the quadrennial Imperial Conference, a body of an advisory and consultative character that shall, if1,145 words
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Article676 1910-11-10 2 It is possible that the Chamber of Commerce may not be aware that steps are now being taken at Hongkong, as a result of Admiralty action to erect there a wireless land installation. As Hongkong is the headquarters of tha China squadron it might be676 words
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Article508 1910-11-10 2 In another part of this issue appears an account of some personal experiences undergone by passengers to Singapore and the Eist by the mail that arrived here on Saturday. We had tbe telegrams just three weeks, and these brought out, but not nearly so well as tha508 words
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630 1910-11-10 2 It is now some weeks 6ince Mr Stubbs, of the Colonial Office, arrived m Singapore for what we believe to have been the avowed purpose of inquiring as to the adequacy or inadequacy of the pay of Government servants m the Colony and630 words
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1014 1910-11-10 3 The Standard Oil Campaign. Nov. 9. Time was, and not many years ago either, when to "strike ile" for commercial purposes on any considerable scale was only possible m the United States, mainly m the states within the Ohio Valley. It was as a result of the long predominance of1,014 words
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Article890 1910-11-10 3 It is perhaps natural that the British public should take with equanimity the news of such incidents as a revolution m Portugal or a great railway strike m France. Events like that give a pleasing thrill over the breakfast eggs and bac©D, and afford the890 words
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Article70 1910-11-10 3 Mr A. A. Apcar, who was to have presided at the Turf Club dinner to Lord md Lady Minto, is lying seriously ill m the Bengal Club with a burst blood vessel. Madame Calve, the well-known operatic singer, arrives m Ceylon on November 10, and will give a concert there.70 words
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Article625 1910-11-10 3 In a recent circular on the war declared by the Standard Oi Messrs H. S. Btoneham, the well-known oil brokers, say Up to the last ten years practically tbe whole of the oil business of the world has been fundament ally dependent on kerosene. The yield of625 words
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Article316 1910-11-10 3 At a moment when the annual invasion cf India by the Indian Spin a hateful name for a very delightful species of human creature an article m Mr Labouchere's paper on Getting Engaged is of rather special interest the more so as the writer particularly refers316 words
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Article105 1910-11-10 3 Mrs Quin of 82 Institution Hill, repoits to the police that her Hylam "boy" has vanished. He took with him a pair of trou sers valued at $10, the property of a lodger. Messrs Kee and Coulson, two members of the Bombay Volunteer R fla Ctclist Co. have concluded a105 words
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Article209 1910-11-10 4 A special meeting of tbe Municipal Commissioners was held m the Municipal Board Room yesterday, Mr E G. Broadrick presiding. The consideration m committee of the estimates for 1911 was resumed Going back to the Health Department estimates, the sroecial expenditure was increased by $3,000 for the purchase209 words
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Article154 1910-11-10 4 THE JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY. Mr David Yellin a member of the municipality of Jerusalem, m an interview m the Jewish Chronicle, states that the authorities m the Holy City are considering the provision of an adequate water supply and the installation of a modem system of drainage. Tenders have been invited154 words
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542 1910-11-10 4 The annual geneal meeting was held on Oct. 2, Mr Thomas Ritchie, J. P. (Chairman of the Company), presided. The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report, said it was less than three months since the board met the shareholders to ask heir permission to increase542 words
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Article177 1910-11-10 4 Thb Kuantan Undamaged. The sunken dredger "Kuantan" was successfully raised at the mouth of the Kuantan river last Sunday. It will be remembered that some months ago, she suddenly went over on her side and settled down m the mud. Work was delayed by the monsoon, bu-, on177 words
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Article547 1910-11-10 4 Maeterlinck's Descriptions. That excellent literary quarterly, Vers et Prose," contains a series of extraordinarily vivid and romantically conceived pen- sketches of insect- life by Maurice Maeterlinck, to which reference is made m the new number of the Quest." These graphic pictures of the more than savage547 words
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Article191 1910-11-10 4 A Chinaman living at the 10J mile at Mandai Rmd reports that burglars broke into his house and stole property valued at $27.20. A hockey match was .iayed on the Esplanade last evening bet *n a second eleven of the S CC. and the RG A. At half time the191 words
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Article936 1910-11-10 4 To-day is the day which m the minds of all youthful Londoners m days past was one of the exciting ones of the coming winter, for it was on November nine that the small youth of the household were, if paterfamilias were m a complaisant mood, taken936 words
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Article74 1910-11-10 4 Colonel W. J. Bonus, Commanding the Qd 3 D rBetBhire R9 imeDt now stationed at Madras, bade farewell to his regiment on Oct 25 m Fort St George, Madras, on the termination of bis command, and was given a hearty send-off. Prior to his departure he presented the officers with74 words
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Article185 1910-11-10 4 Record Scoee Made By Singapore. The Singapore team fired m the Interport rifle match yesterday morning under good conditions, and put on the record score of 968 at the three ranges. Last year Singapore won with what was then the record total of 955. There was a slight185 words
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Article294 1910-11-10 4 The "Ringoon Gazette has this reference to the departure of Major Tulloch for Singapore, where he will take over the command of No 78 Co. R. G. A. As Capt. D. F. Tulloch he was here ten years ago with the 12:h Company, Southern Division, R G.294 words
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Article238 1910-11-10 4 News has been received m Hongkong of a fire which broke out on the Norwegian steamer Nord while lying alongside the wharf at Canton one Saturday evening. The "Nord" was at the Hamburg. Amenka Company's wharf discharging a cargo of Burmah oil which she had238 words
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Article130 1910-11-10 4 Two Chinese have been arrested for picking the pockets of a countryman of theirs. The death is announced at Jubbulpore of Lieutenant Colonel England, Royal Fasiliers, on the 24th October, from hemorrhage of the brain. Two Chinese traders of Boat quay have informed the police that another Chinaman obtained rice130 words
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Advertisement14 1910-11-10 4 A coolie employed m a Chinese shop has absconded with a sum of $10.14 words
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Article754 1910-11-10 5 70 to 80 per cent of the whole trade of Hainan can be justly claimed as British. Coal, which is reported to be superior to Welsh, has been discovered m Saghalien. Mr Sydney Clunics Ross took the oath as a magistrate before Mr Firmstone, senior magistrate,754 words
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Article785 1910-11-10 5 First List of Subscribers. The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions. Collected by Lady Hvndman-Jones A. Frankel E-qr $5, His Honour Mr Justice Fisher $25. James Aitken E.-qr $25, R G. Van Someren Esqr $25, Anonymous $10, Rowland Allen Esqr $25, C. E. Velge E-qr $25, Maurice785 words
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Article216 1910-11-10 5 Judgment for Plaintiffs. The Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones, has delivered judgment m tbe action brought by tbe Planters' Stores Agency, against S. J. Judab, arising out of the purchase of 300 Bukit Rijah Company* rubber shares, bought by plaiutiffs for the defendant, who afterwards refused216 words
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Article490 1910-11-10 5 THEAM TEW FOUND GUILTY. The Sentence. The somewhat protracted bearing of the case m which Wee Theam Tew was charged with perjury, was brought to a close yesterday m the Assize Court, before Mr Justice Fisher. Mr Gaunt had pleaded m prisoner's defence overnight, and yesterday morning Mr490 words
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Article245 1910-11-10 5 H. M. The Emperor's Birthday. The Japanese residents of Singapore celebrated yesterday as a holiday m honour of the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. All business houses and shops were closed throughout the day, and m High Street and other places the245 words
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Article169 1910-11-10 5 The Times of India is glad to learn that arrangements have now been completed for the Indian cricket team to leave Bumbiy for England on May 6:.h by the Arabia and that passages have already been booked. The first match is fixed for June lst m169 words
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Article160 1910-11-10 5 We c^n record no change m tbe market for tbe past week which h*s *g*in been civ.' with no marked interest being displayed ia any particular section. Rubber Highlands and L elands hive bpen plMced at J64 19?, Malacca Orainar.es £6 7i 4^d, Selangors 59* 4^ 1,160 words
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Article278 1910-11-10 5 H. E. Sia George Clarke's Advice. THINKING CF BINGAPORE. Bombay, October 22nd. While en route from Poona to Mabableshwar this week, Sir George Clarke stopped to receive a Municipal Address. In replying, tha Governor thus referred to Municipal administration m the Presidency I hope that yoo all understand278 words
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Article212 1910-11-10 5 And "Pastures New." They met at|Barmoutb, whither l.e|had gone to take his daughter to the sea, and she hers. This was the simple prelude to the rather romantic wedding of Sir Hugh Clifford and Mrs de la Pasture, which took even their intimates by surprise. Sir212 words
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Article213 1910-11-10 5 Mr F. J. Halton, agent of the Pacific Mail Co., proceeds on a business trip to Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Rangoon, Penang, Singapore, and Jiva early this montb. The Hainan pig maintains its popularity, the export last year being the highest <:n record. The average weight of those shipped is about213 words
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Article368 1910-11-10 6 Mr J. A. Howard, head of the preventive service, prosecuted m a case brought before Mr Firmstone m the District Court yesterday m which L m Tek Poag, of Chop Chin Guan, Boat Quay, was summoned for making a false declaration. Mr Braddell defended. Martin Pereira,368 words
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Article537 1910-11-10 6 THE NEW PUBLIC HALL. Yesterday, at 5 15 pm. m the Cricket Club Pavilion there was held a meeting of the Committee of the New Hall scheme, the Hon. Dr Galloway m the Chair. Amongst those present were the Rev. W. Runciman, and Messrs D. T.537 words
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Article684 1910-11-10 6 A Heavy Failure. B3fore Mr Justice Fisher m the Supreme Court yesterday. Re Cbop Onoo Foo Lim, general merchants of 20, Market Street. Liabilities expected to reach $365,800, Assets realised $23 327. Proofs filed $250,029. In this case the firm at Hongkong and Canton failed first and Singapore followed,684 words
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Article107 1910-11-10 6 S.C.C. v H. M.S. "Gibraltar," "Parramata" and "Yarra." A most enjoyable rugger match between the above teams took place on the Esplanade last evening before a large attendance. Both teams played up well and there were many exciting" tussles, the Club eventually winning by three tries (nine points) to107 words
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Article50 1910-11-10 6 S. C. C. v R. E. and R. A. The above teams met on the Esplanade last evening, and a fast game ended m a win for the Club by six goals to three. The Club were the superior side throughout, and their passing at times was really excellent.50 words
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Article37 1910-11-10 6 The "Argo" will leave Johnston's Pier for the Club Bungalow on Sunday, 6 instant, at 9,10 and 11 a.m. 2 30and*3.30 p.m.] returning at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m. 12 15 9 and 5 30 p.m.37 words
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Article902 1910-11-10 6 Quicquid aunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. There appears to be some ground for believing that the adoption of a heavier armament for the more modern capital ships of the British navy has disarranged the calculations of foreign Naval powers. Germany professes to be more902 words
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Article443 1910-11-10 6 Vessel Calls at Singapore on Maiden Trip. Many residents took advantage of the invitations sent out by the Ships Agency, the local agents for the Nederiand Steamship Company, to inspect the latest addition to the mail steamers of that line, tbe s. s. Prinses Juliana," which arrived here443 words
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Article267 1910-11-10 6 la the E lglish Presbyterian Mission report for 1910 it is stated the membership is vow 616, and the total ontributioas for the year reached $$.71$. Tae Rev J. A. B. Cook says i "Statistics have their relative importance and we are proud to know th^y are267 words
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Article93 1910-11-10 6 A special meeting was held yesterday afternoon, Mr E. G. Broadrick presiding, tbe other members present being Messrs W. Mcßean, J. Carapiet, F. E. Jago, Cheng Keng Lee, H. W. Buckland, W. Peacock, A. J. W. Watkins. The Chairman moved that m accordance with the rules Messrs Buckland,93 words
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Article46 1910-11-10 6 A shipment of pheasants has arrived for the Cold Storage Company. An old offender was brought up m the 63cond court yesterday, charged with having m his possession at 4 Verapa Chitty Lane a quantity of chandu dross. He was fined $500 or six months' imprisonment.46 words
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Article887 1910-11-10 7 MOTOR CYCLE RACES. Novel Sport at Johore. Sport of quite a novel description was witnessed at Johore yesterday afternoon, m the nature of two long distance races for motor cycle*, these bringing to a close tbe festivities m connection with H.H. the Sultan of J ohore's887 words
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Article1210 1910-11-10 7 (From our own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, October 13. It is announced m the Crathie Parish Cnurch Supplement to "Life and Work" that the King proposes to erect m the church a memorial to his late Majesty King Edward VII. The form which it is intended to take is that1,210 words
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468 1910-11-10 7 FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR W. W. BAILEY. (Limerick Chronicle, Owt. 8) The funeral of the late Mr W. W. Bailey, of Plassy, near this ci y, took place from Dublin, where the deceased gentleman died on Tuesday evening, to the great regret of a wide circle of friends through468 words
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Article74 1910-11-10 7 On Friday a Mr Blue, an employee of the Government at Ipoh, was arrested here on a warrant on a charge of criminal breach of trust. Some here will remember Capt Grant of H.M.S. "Gibraltar" as the second lieutenant of H.M.S. "Pique" on the China Station nine or ten years74 words
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702 1910-11-10 7 THE MAIL AND THE FRENCH RAILWAY STRIKE. Passenger Experiences. The passengers who arrived by the mail on Saturday, and who came across France to join the mail steamer at Marseilles and at B.indisi, had some unusual expeiiences, owing to the strike on the Fxench railways. The day before the usual702 words
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Article101 1910-11-10 7 Rabies has ceased to exist m Province W r ellesley. Mr L H. Clayton, Superintendent of Immigrants, Straits and F. M. S has returned from leave and resumed his duties. H. M. the King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the101 words
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Article97 1910-11-10 7 L'eir. Beaumount of the M. S. Guides has beon gianted the local rank of Captain. The Rev G. M. Reith is, his old parishioners of the Presbyterian Church will be sorry to hear, still m poor health. He writes from a sick- bed :"I am treading life's path way with97 words
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Article1101 1910-11-10 8 THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. And The Panama Canal. How the prosperity of Singapore may be affected by the opening of the Panama Canal is a question whichougbttoattraettbe attention not only of its own people, but of the United Kingdom and its Government. It is to be expected that it will take1,101 words
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Article465 1910-11-10 8 Nnw Venture for Hongkong Capital. Captain E. T. Bunje, a well known Hongkocg resident, was to leave on Saturday, Oct 29th by, the s. s. "China" m order to inspect the machinery m use on the extensive oilfields of California. Toe captain, along with a number of465 words
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Article183 1910-11-10 8 11, Victoria Street, London, s. w. 12th October 1910. Sir, The following resolutions were adopted at au Executive Committee held this day as embodying the Policy of the Navy League. (1) To advocate the laying down as a minimum of two capital ships to every one commenced183 words
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Article50 1910-11-10 8 Chun Ming Chu, governor of Kwong Si, who is now on his way back to his post via Canton, has made a proposal to the Throne to conclude a foreign loan for the development of Kwong-Si mines. This matter has teen ordered to be considered by the Board of Industry.50 words
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Article1813 1910-11-10 8 Inch Kenneth Rubber Estates. dividend of 100 per cent. Mr David Harris, chairman, presiding at the sixth annual general meeting m Edinburgh Dec 4 said that would be observed from the report and accounts that during the year considerable progress had been made m connection with the company's1,813 words
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Article174 1910-11-10 8 We hear that a Patbe Freres' cinematograph representative was busy turning a handle wben the meng-geluuchor at Kuala Kant sar tbe other day was at its height, so there may be some horrible exposures later on. T. O. M. The Scottish Trust and Loan Company of Ceylon, Limited, announce a174 words
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662 1910-11-10 9 A vitally important phase of the Osborne judgment has, so far as I can see, escaped notice altogether. The right of the '•poorer classes of the community to representation m the Legislature is loudly proclaimed by all political parties. The only ground for controversy is confiaed within662 words
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Article252 1910-11-10 9 Mr Ali Imai, barrister, standing counsel, has been appoiuted to succeed Mr Sinha as legal member of the Viceroy's Council. The Eiglishman supports the appointment as the best possible under the circumstances. We understand that Mr J. H. Tyte, the Principal of the Anderson School, has sent m his resignation252 words
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Article344 1910-11-10 9 On good authority, it appears that the motor car accident at the Gap on Tuesday night seems to have been the outcome of firross carelessness on the part of the P.W.D. From additional facts which have been gathered, it appears that two motor cars left Singapore344 words
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739 1910-11-10 9 BIG GOLD BOOM IN W ESTERN AUSTRALIA. A REMARKABLY RICH FIND." Half a Million Sterling Refused. Perth, October 26ih, 9 am. The world interest m tbe enormous discoveries and developments at the Bullfinch find is unparalleled. An offer of half a million sterling for the 4 tiod" has been refused.739 words
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Article398 1910-11-10 9 Prospects of Hainan. what might be done. There are great possibilities for further improvement. Tne first and possibly the most pressing need for Hainan trade ia the improvement of Hoihow harbour. Hoihow is the sole treaty port m the island. It is situated at the398 words
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Article340 1910-11-10 9 The New York Times prints a long statement of the Standard Oil Company. Briefly, the statement says that, notwithstanding the enormous over-production of crude oil, 70 new oil companies have been promoted during tbe last six months on the English and Continental markets. In view of this340 words
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Article967 1910-11-10 9 Among my early impressions of the European Police of this Colony, one stands out from among all others as a model of smartness and propriety. I will call him "Inspec'or Nockemstifsky" or "sky" for fhort, that of course not being anything like his proper name (I believe967 words
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Article807 1910-11-10 10 H E the Governor of British North Borneo and Mrs Gueritz arrived from Labuan by the "Darvel" late on Sunday night. Lo Wen Heo had his pockets picked of a watch and chain and $14 m casu at the Woodlands jetty on Sunday. Another Chinamam was807 words
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Article1950 1910-11-10 10 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Among The Athletes London, Oct. 14. There is no question about a change having come over amateur athletes during the last twentj years. At one time a man found health and pleasure m track racing or a scamper over field and fallow, while1,950 words
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Article587 1910-11-10 10 A FINE BUILDING TO BE ERECTED. Work of the Portuguese Mission. The new Church of S r Joseph tobeerec* ed by the Portuguese Mission m place of the old one m Victoria Street will be a fine and imposing building of G )tbic desigc after the587 words
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Article152 1910-11-10 10 SIR JOHN RODGER 'S SUCCESSOR. H. E. the Hon. Mr J. J. Thorburn, L'eut Governor of Southern Nigeria, has been appointed Governor of the Gold Coast. On this appointment the Ceylon Ooserve: says Mr James JamiesonThorburn, o m a has quickly justified the opinions of those m Ceylon who predicted152 words
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Article103 1910-11-10 10 Dr George Wegener, the*|well known traveller m the Far East, and correspondent of the Koelnische Z utung. has been called to Berlin to give lectures to the Crown Prince on economic, political and oionial conditions m East Asia as a preparation for his tour to the Far East. Yeo Boon103 words
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Article821 1910-11-10 11 The recent cable advices of a new discovery of gold 20 miles from Southern Cross, m Western Australia, and the comment on it by the Premier of that State, make some of us who know the districts referred to sit up and think. The Premier is reported821 words
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Article1011 1910-11-10 11 Aunt Harriet and I were drinking a sociable cup of tea together,— at least, "a sociable cup of tea" was what I had been invited to drink. And as my wife and I have expectations from Aunt Harriet we naturally accept without fail every sort and kind of invitation1,011 words
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Article846 1910-11-10 11 The author of an interesting work entitled "The Martyrdom of Man," after tracing the progress of the race mentally, morally and soc ally from very early days, concludes his work by declaring that one more sacrifice has yet to be made by humanity. To quote846 words
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Article77 1910-11-10 11 A Cantonese caught endeavouring to export a tahil of Government chandu, was fined 825 or m default 14 days imprisonment by Mr Dyson. Accused stated that the chandu was for his own consumption, but the magistrate thought otherwise. Prince Tsai To propose I before the Throne that all the officers77 words
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Article850 1910-11-10 11 The Osborne judgement, as it has come to be known, has raised quite a storm m the political camps, and is likely to form a bone of contention for many days to comeYet tbe payment by tbe State of Members of Parliament is no new thing, indeed850 words
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Article36 1910-11-10 11 A terrible affair is reported from Manki m the Nowsnera district where a Pathan shot four people dead and then escaped. His whereabouts are not yet known. The matter is m the hands of the Police.36 words
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Article368 1910-11-10 12 Tale of 111-Gotten Wealth. In Mr Firmstone's court yesterday, a young Keb, Chong See Chow, pleaded guilty to housebreaking at 41, Amoy Street on October 12, and stealing notes to the value of $5,100, belonging to his father. He obtained the money by taking an impression of368 words
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Article543 1910-11-10 12 Meets a Typhoon. The German mail steamer Yorck," Capt. J. Randemann, arrived yesterday morning after passing through a somewhat severe typhoon. She cleared from Hongkong at 1 pm. on the 2nd inst. passing Gap Rock Light House at 3 30 pm. Prior to leaving Hongkong Capt. Randemann543 words
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Article81 1910-11-10 12 Ceylon v. S^gapore. A cricket match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between a team selected from Ceylon residents m Singapore and the S. C. C The Ceylon men batted first and knocked up 91 runs. The S. CC. hit off 85 for nine wickets. S.81 words
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Article418 1910-11-10 12 The opening of the Malay States Development Agency m London marks a new departure m the commercial representation of the Crown Colonies m this country. It has been established by the Government of the Federated Malay States at the instance of the unofficial membeis418 words
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Article388 1910-11-10 12 At au Investiture held on Oct L3:h the King received Mrs Dawes and presented her with the Albert Medal of the Second Class, which had been awarded to her late husband, Captain Nicholas Dawes, R E. The late Captain Dawes was Chief Engineer and Secretary of the388 words
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Article60 1910-11-10 12 The fourth of the month is a fateful day m the history of seme nations. It was on the fourth of July that the United States of America declared their independence. Oa the fourth of September the second French Empire was overthrown and a Republic established. On the fourth of60 words
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123 1910-11-10 12 Sergt Long's Record Shoot. Yesterday morning, m practice for the annual Interport Match, Sergt Long, of the Bearer Section, who was one of the Singapore Bisley Team this year, achieved the great distinction of being the first man m Singapore or the Malay Penimula to123 words
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Article161 1910-11-10 12 S C. C. v The Police. The meeting on the Esplanade last evening, between the above teams, provided plenty of excitement, and not a little amusement. The ground was most treacherous, and falls were frequent, some being really fine acrobatic feats. Mo!z m the forward line too, was beyond161 words
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Article185 1910-11-10 12 The semi-final tie for the Warren Shield took place on Thursday last at Tanglin before a large attendance, the contesting teams being "B Coy Middlesex B*gt and 41st Coy Royal Engineers. The game opened m a dashing manner, the Engineers almost scoring m the first few minutes.185 words
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Article343 1910-11-10 12 H E Lav Yuk Lin, the new Minister to London, arrived at Shanghai on October 30:h and was being entertained by his countrymen. The leader of the anti- Japanese faction m Korea, known as Li Han m has been arrested by the Russian authorities at Nicolaevsk. H. E. Li Kwok343 words
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Article235 1910-11-10 12 A copy of the Singapore Dioc*»sau Magazine has baen forwarded to this ft. This is the first istue of the first volume. and from a critical point of view, regarding its appearance as a magazine, it can honest ly be given every praise. The idea of th235 words
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Article68 1910-11-10 12 The following was the result of c periti; z?. during October. Output. Pk\s. Tributer 's 0.8 Mine 0:e 4/ OA 14 Total output 4,04- U Value. Tributes' Ore I,s:»o<>< Mine Ore tlSfcttOOC Total Value $200,000 0<: Estimated Receipts. Tributer's Ore S 280 Mine Ore 70J900 OC Total Piefit68 words
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Article99 1910-11-10 12 At Tanjong Katong on Sunday morning a keenly contested game of waterpolo was played betweeu teams representing the Swimming Club and the Middleeex R»>g ment. The water was calm and the \>.. was good. The Club was tbe fi Mto obta.u a goal, but the st Idiers twice99 words
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319 1910-11-10 12 NEW NATIONAL SPIRIT ARISING IN CHINA There is a new national spirit arising I China, and he would be a wise man indeed who could forecast what the outcome will l»e. said Rev. M. Beauchamp, brother to Loid Beauchamp, to a Victoria Times representative on the steamer Monteagle." AL Bea319 words
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Article86 1910-11-10 12 Sir Frederick and Lady Lugard landed officially on their return to Hongkoug on November Ist, arriving from Shanghai by the Iff. D L, Yorck. Prince Tsai Tso and Prince Yu Lng hare jointly advocated the abolition ot eunuchs, but the Prince Regent has decided to consult the Empress Dowager befo.e86 words
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Article644 1910-11-10 13 The Hope Diamond is now boing offered fjrsale m L>adon, the price being <£3,000. A Chinaman living at 58 Teluk Blangah Koad. charges an acquaintance with criminal breach of trust m respect of *037.74 i. The wedding of Mr E. J. Chapman and Miss Ethel Marion644 words
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Article60 1910-11-10 13 VALMONT RUBBER PLANTATION. The rubber plantation, situate off Bukit Timah Road and adjacent to Holland-rd, Singapore, known as Valmont Rubber Estate, the property of the late Mr t. A. Mever, has just been sold P^ftoly by Messrs Powell ,V Co for the sum of W^JThe area is about 181 acres,60 words
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Article46 1910-11-10 13 The following is th* result of crushing operations at Raub for the four weeks ending sth inst: AmttM Tons crushed Bukit Malacca 1.197 tons. Bukit Kom»n 8.8898 _n v v*.;«j 640 ounces. Gold obtained Average per ton 13 ounces Cyanide l 6 OUDCeB,46 words
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Article1016 1910-11-10 13 Although to an extent spoiled by the rain, the motor cycle races at Johore on Sunday were quite a success. No doubt the novelty of the venture m these parts proved an attraction to many, for the entries were quite good, and the interest seemed to be as1,016 words
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Article352 1910-11-10 13 An Energetic Advocate. Although with only a few hours at his diaposal m Singapore, (arriving from Hongkong yesterday morning, and leaving for Calcutta m the afternoon), Professor Richards spent the day m that spirit of 44 Hustle so characteristic of the American citizen. Professor Richards comes from352 words
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Article400 1910-11-10 13 In his annual report ou the foreign trade of China for last year, Mr W. P. Ker, Commercial Attache at Peking, writes with regard to opium The fact that there was an increase m tbe import of Indian opium may surprise some who have misunderstood the arrangement400 words
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Article82 1910-11-10 13 At All Saints' Church, Taiping, on Nov 3 a wedding was quietly solemnized by RBV. Barton Parkes between Minnie Florence Bailey of Malacca and Stanley G. George, Manager of the Government Plantation at Pondok Tanjong. Mr Grenier of Taiping gave the bride away and Mr Hope was best man. After82 words
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Article643 1910-11-10 13 The Perak Pioneer expresses its dissatisfaction with the prospect before the Federated Malay States m the change implied m the conversion of the appointment of Resident General into that of Secretary for the F.M.S. to the High Commissioner. I: says We have always understood, and it has643 words
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Article228 1910-11-10 13 The Straits Echo has this: An orra man proposing the fusion of the Federated Malay States with this Colony would not seem too important. It is an idea that might easily occur to an idle thinker here and there, to be loosely expressed, and mean no more228 words
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Article54 1910-11-10 13 Very elaborate preparations are being made m Siam for the elephant huut whicb will take place next year during the visit of H IH. the German Crown Prince. The entire kraal is now being put into thorough repair, many of tbe posts being replaced by new ones supplied by the54 words
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Article2046 1910-11-10 14 (By Submarine Telegraph). (Reuter'a Agency) Rec Nov, 3 9 46 am. Col Younghusband lecturing before the Center al Asian Society said that the whole question of the north eastern frontier was never more critical than it was now. Whilst there was no danger to be apprehended from a yellow2,046 words
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Article70 1910-11-10 14 SEVERELY CENSURED BY GOVERNMENT. (From our awn Correspondent.) Penang, 2 25 p.m. It is understood that Dr Sun Vat Sen, who delivered a political speech before a Chinese meeting iv Penang advocationg a revolution m China, has been severely censured by the Governmmt authorities regarding that speech.70 words
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Article255 1910-11-10 14 Strange Speech m British Colony. Penang, Nov. 3. The Straits E ;ho passes trenchant criticism on a speech Dr. Sun Vat Sen, the Chinese reformer, delivered m the Chinese Club m McAlister road, which appears to have been of a nature not permissible m this Colony, and of255 words
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Article30 1910-11-10 14 The public retrial of Robiess, the lawyer's S^Rft^T* Wh 3"! «>"foted on Oct 6th 1909 has resulted m his being convicted and sentenced to six months' imnrisonment,30 words
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Article365 1910-11-10 14 A BUSY DAY. Freights Bill Passes. (From our own Correspondent Kuala Kangsar, Nov. Today the Estate Libourers' enactment was considered m Committee. Mr Cumming referred to the difficult of finding sick coolies. The penalty tor the first offence of not sending such coolies to hospital was reduced to365 words
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Article262 1910-11-10 14 Kuala Kangsar, Nov 4 The following bave been passed The Estate Labourers' Eaactment, Libour X 2, Labour No. 3, Indian Immigrai. Amendment, Netherlands India Amend ment. The Supply Enactment report by a special committee was laid on the table I be considered m committee.262 words
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Article82 1910-11-10 14 Ipoh, Nov. 7. A public meeting was held at tbe Ipoh Club on Sunday evening when Genera! Stephenson made a stirring call to arms, and said that if Great Britain lost command of the seas for a month Malaya would be overrun with starving hordes of aliens as82 words
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Article108 1910-11-10 15 (Fr4>„t our own Correspondent). Penang, Nay. 3. In the Interport Shoot Penang has scored Mi :^B, and 279 at the three ranges, miking a total of 879. There was heavy rain at the time and a wretched light. The following are the detailed scores m the match. S108 words
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Article161 1910-11-10 15 Kuala Lumpur, Nov 3, Two companies of tbe Malay States Guides arrived yesterday evening, and this morning combined maixeuvres with the Guides and the M.S.V.R commenced. Kuala Lumpur, Nov 5. Combined maro* ivres between the Malay E -*es Guides and the M ilay States Volunteer Rifiee161 words
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Article32 1910-11-10 15 Mr S E. Douglas died at the European hospital yesterday of black water fever. Bi was a well knownplanter and was latey employed on the Glen marie estate.32 words
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Article41 1910-11-10 15 Penang, Nov. 3. The number of admissions to the Chinese NMDpn quarantine camp since August has been 76. The number of discharges •1. Toe number who died was 31 and the number remaining on O^t. 31 was 26.41 words
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Article44 1910-11-10 15 Ipoh, Nov 4. General Stephenson will preside at a .-?ting to be held m the Ipoh Club theatre •n Sunday for the purpose of forming a Volunteer Company m Perak. The younger men of Ipoh are most enthusiastic over the proposal.44 words
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Article216 1910-11-10 15 A BRILLIANT GATHERING. (From our own Correspondent.) Taiping Nov. 8. Ice wedding of Miss Winifred Birch and Captain Cargill of the Malay States Guides, -ook place to day m glorious weather. There was a very "large attendance at the Church which had been tastefully decorated. The Rev.216 words
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Article31 1910-11-10 15 General Vaccination Ordered. {From our own Correspondent) lpob. Niv 9th, 11.40 a.m. The Resident of P*rak hae notified all e^tee that they must h»ve their coolies vaccinated.31 words
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Article26 1910-11-10 15 A public meeting b*» been called for Fata discu« wbit present the Few* *r should mite to Mr Birch on hi. retirement.26 words
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Article20 1910-11-10 15 Hongkong Nov. 8. Ihe result of the firing of the Hongkong team for the Interport shoot is 929.20 words
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Article37 1910-11-10 15 Penang, Nov 8. The exports of Penang for the month of Octobar were as follows -Tin 2,800 tons, Pepper white 230, black 457. Tapioca flour 850. Pearl 680. Flake 99. Nutmegs 9 Copra2 2lB. 637 words
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Article203 1910-11-10 15 KEDAH RUBBER PLANTATIONS. Penan s, Nov 8 The statutory meeting of the Kedah Rubber Company was held to-day, the Hon A. R. Adams presiding. He stated that 85,000 shares had been applied for and the remaining 15,000 would be issued later. Altogether $148,500 haa been received for the shares, of203 words
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Article24 1910-11-10 15 Kuala Lumpur Nov. 9. Boustead, Hampshire and Company have a wire from L >ndou stating that the rubber market is firm.24 words
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Article171 1910-11-10 15 Kuala Lumpur, Nov 3. The Planters' Stores have received a cable from London giving the latest rubber prices. Sheet and biscuit 5/6 Fine crepe 5 8 Best scrap (crepe form) 5 3 Bark scrap (crepe form) 4 10 Scrap untreated 4 6 Ram bong untreated 4 4171 words
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Article19 1910-11-10 15 Ipoh, Nov. 3. Pusing Bahru tin mines declare a dividend of sixpence payable ou Nov. 2.19 words
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Article133 1910-11-10 15 Penang, Nov 4 The Rahman Tin Company's report for the year ending March 31 notes a capital expenditure on property during the year of £1,303. The total sum now against development is £34,500. The accounts show a gratifying improvement m the fiaancial position of the Company. The133 words
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Article79 1910-11-10 15 Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 9. The advance statement of tin exports for the pas: ten months show the following totals. Perak 351,040 pkls. Against 373,567|pUa. Selangor 199,192 *Mg* N. Sembilan 29,215,, 39,603 The values were as follows Perak increase W'g^n" Selangor increase bIS,«M N Sembilan decrease 5 4d0,/uo79 words
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Article698 1910-11-10 15 (From our own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, 2 25 pm. Tbe rubber export duty on prices from Nov 4,h to Nov 17cb is for sheet and biscuit, $285 for crepe, $295 for best scrap, crepe form, $270 for bark scrap, crepe from $250 for rough scarp $230, for698 words
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Article175 1910-11-10 15 Agents, Guthrie A Co. Kamuning Tin:— ss,sl3; Against $3,400 Total $15,970. Lahat Tin 725 pikuls. Rahman Hydraulic Tin: 700 pkls; Ten months 5.500 pkls against 3,465 pkls m 1909, and 1,321 pkls m 1908. (From our own Correspondent.) lpob, Nov 4. The following tin returns are published:^ Pusing175 words
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Article97 1910-11-10 15 The Unione Austriaca steamship Franceses," bound from Trieste to Buenos Ayres, wben within a day's run from the Canaries, sent a wireless message to the Woermann line steamer Eleonore Woermann bound for Hamburg from the West Coast of Africa, asking if any of her passengers could play97 words
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Article297 1910-11-10 15 Sensational Statement by Professor Ross. Professor E A. Ross, professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin, who has been making extended journeys through China during the past six months, studying sociological conditions, states China is on the verge of a crisis, and the next297 words
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Article1155 1910-11-10 16 Oaf. Issa.. Pmd. T4J LABTDIT 8 l 85 000 2/ 2/ A'.lagar Rubber Eitate. Ltd 4<■ 5 I 150,000 2/- 2/- AnguT-Malay 25% iot. 14 0 Is, «vi 000 2 2/- Batane Maiaka 4 > 9 30 000 1 1 Batu Caves 35% i0t.15 10 0 16 10 01,155 words
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Article64 1910-11-10 16 (CosnncroD t/f to Nov. 9.) Bank 4ms 0:4. 7 demand 2/4^ Private credits 3ms 2/4 credits 6ms 2/4? Fkanck, demand Bank... 295 Germany, demand 240 India, T. T 1741 Hongkong, demand 19%d s. Yokohama, demand H4f Java, demand I4of Bangkok, demand 66* SovnnniGNS, Bank Buying $8.54 Bank of England64 words
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Miscellaneous657 1910-11-10 16 CL E AB ANCEo Nov 2 Bintang, Tan etr, Hansen, for Bangkok. Ceylon Maiu, Jap str, Pyne, for Colombo and Bombay. Montrose, Brit str, Glegg, for Dunkirk via ports. Giang Seng, Dut. str., Craig, for Samarang via ports. Asdang, Siam str, Christiansen, for Bangkok via ports. Kirn Soon Lee, Sar657 words
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Miscellaneous640 1910-11-10 16 Indravelli, Brit str, Pilcher, for New York. Pin Seng, Brit str. D ividson, for Port Swettenham and Penang. Lady Weld, Brit, str, Jones, for Malacca and Muar. Poh Ann, Brit, str, McCraith, for Port Swettenham via ports. Signal, Ger str, E worsen, for Hoihow and Hongkong. Mm, Brit, str., Allinson,640 words
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