The Straits Budget, 25 January 1906
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section90 1906-01-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY* ISSUE |DF THE STRAITS TIMES. h-CABUSHED ovek Half a Centoey Cable Address Times, Singapore. v Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times 15 cent? VOL. LX. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 25 JANUARY. 1906. NO. 2501 Th. STRAITS TIMES” circulates p r.i.Y in Singapore and Penang tH a;HOUT90 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 25TH JANUARY.
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Article32 1906-01-25 1 M\i i —On January Bth. at Shanghai, to Mr. i Allan S. Malcolm. a son. Min t k *>n .January 11th. at Shanghai, the wife fX. F. Miller, of a son.32 words
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Article16 1906-01-25 1 Voltmkr :—On January 6th, at Sha _'i:: James Urouhart Gordon, to Anna Nth i\\ oi.tmer.16 words
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Article438 1906-01-25 1 Pagks. Leading Articles Situation in China 1 I*.»st < office Libc*rality 1 Lubuan and Brunei 1 'Hu Stunt* Times Annual... 1 l iu Loyal Visit *2 t <»l"iiial Secretaryship *2 M.t>U rpiece Secured ‘2 Local: Summary of the Week 1 Bonnet it Occurrences 1 List 1 l«438 words
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Article236 1906-01-25 1 The Straits Budget, this iffiflOllpaailed along the B. f. route by thSßKEmpotta. The German mail for EmAprinr the Gneisenau closed on Monday. O.mail from Europe by tkfe Delhi to tlie 29th December arrived on Sal WMay. The Legislative Council met on Friday, and again debated the236 words
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Article117 1906-01-25 1 Arrived 18th January. Per Zaida :—From Rangoon—Mr. and Mrs. Schuchardt, Mrs. Steel Boyce, Messrs. Thos. Hughes, H. H. Joseph, George Kanich, W. M. Heek, G. G. Kiss, T. F. Kiss, G. A. Reid. Brown, F. Edmond, G. T. Creig, G. Sp&njaard and J. Adler. Per Rajah of117 words
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Leading Articles.
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Article524 1906-01-25 1 (Strn ifs TiJttn ua rtf.) Despite reports *0$ gay times and all manner of holiday jMtvities, that were jnctulged in by the fortigtf residents during the Xmas season at Hieing, there seems little donbt but that apprehensions as to what the may bring are entertained byjtee Diplomatic(Strn ifs TiJttn ua rtf.) - 524 words
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Article549 1906-01-25 1 Straits Times 19th January. According to The Times of December 20th. the Straits Times Annual i a a unique and most entertaining production dealing with I the life, manners, and customs of the large number of races inhabiting Malaya. New Guinea, Java, and countess other islandsStraits Times 19th January. - 549 words
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Article666 1906-01-25 1 (Strait* Tint's. 20th January.! Picturk PosT CAKi* fieiuls and others will rejoice to learn that —apparently coincident with the disavowal of the ex-Postmastei General of England by his Home constituents —the silly order forbidding any writing 14)011 he address side of a picture post-card is rescinded. It(Strait* Tint's. 20th January.! - 666 words
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Article1159 1906-01-25 1 {Strait* Time*. 22ml January.) In view of the fact that the aims and objects of H. E. Sir John Anderson’s recent visit to Labuan and Brunei were matters of common knowledge at home long prior to December 23rd ult M it seems extraordinary that The Times of{Strait* Time*. 22ml January.) - 1,159 words
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Article860 1906-01-25 2 (Strait a Timex. 23rd January.) A correspondent writes under Saturday's date, in reference to a matter connected with the coming visit of the King's nephew, Prince Arthur, to Singapore. The public are informed through a communication issuing from the Colonial Secretariat, which was published in the Straits(Strait a Timex. 23rd January.) - 860 words
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Article565 1906-01-25 2 f Straits Times 24th January.) W* are officially informed that, Captain Arthur Henderson Young, C. M. G., Chief Secretary to the Government of Cyprus, has been appointed Colonial Secretary. Straits Settlements. He will probably not take np his appointment till His Excellency the Governor returns from leave.’’f Straits Times 24th January.) - 565 words
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Article4838 1906-01-25 2 (Straitx Times 24th January./ About a hundred years ago. Mr. Morritt took the advice ot Sir Thomas Lawrence and purchased the Venus with the Mirror” of Velasquez, for JE.IOO, and until quite recently the picture has remained at Rokeby. Now. after a century of seclusion in a private(Straitx Times 24th January./ - 4,838 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement90 1906-01-25 1 The p st free price of the Strait* Time* vear. The post free price of the Badge* is 820 a year. It is not nee-*"irv to subscribe for a year. The, subscriptions lor shorter periods are at th** i'<e proportionate rate of price as for a year. The Strait* Budget90 words
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Advertisement21 1906-01-25 1 DOTTRI D6€ BROTHERS, LTD. LONDON, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. Sole Agent ALBERT L. A. DALEY 150, Middle Road, Singapore. c 134721 words
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Obituary41 1906-01-25 1 DEATHS. A > On January 6th. at Wuhu, J.uup u Anokews, of tjK Chinese Imperia^ V Customs Service. v Ni\ i n —< >11 *21st January at her residence S »re Jane, widow of the late Laurence N w :i. aged 66 ears.41 words
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Article212 1906-01-25 3 Thu buoy which lately went adrift from Brani Shoal has been replaced. The quarantine restrictions here against Saigon have been withdrawn. Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox and Mr Justice Leslie Thornton leave by the mail this evening for Penang to attend the Appeal Court there. The next212 words
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Article84 1906-01-25 3 t SShtt of two bottles Of cliandu piT wot an ioffll'iil, testfcr the craving for chandu. He Ls not be shaken from this view U ot however that 14 ''ould seem, would tend t, y P r lu «*l which pt^ n C a the'producer84 words
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Article107 1906-01-25 3 Speaking at Carlisle on the 16th 0 f December, Sir Wilfrid, Lawson said that the whole mass of organised Tory hvr.<falle “> “ever to rise again. Dissolved, dissipated, discomfitedaud destroyed, there they lie-your Balfour* and your Chamberlains, your ‘wbole2"' y QUr Uftle piggers, your fairtraderS’ your toul-traders,107 words
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Article171 1906-01-25 3 A gang of about thirty robbers, says a ff ala V correspondent, raided the Gambling harm at Kuala Gemas in Johore territory on the night of the 13th instant, inspector Pearce of Tampin on receipt of the report proceeded immediately to Kuala Gemas. On arrival,there he learned171 words
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Article457 1906-01-25 3 Mrs. Henry Fawcett has made Hie following statement to a newsagent:? regarding the decision of the Government to stop the importation of Chinese !a bour into the Transvaal: When I was in the Transvaal two years ago I vas much impressed by the dearth of457 words
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Article144 1906-01-25 4 A few days ago. Seng Tun Xgi, proprietor of a godown at number 111 Boat Quay, laid information at the Magistracy to the effect that Wi Yeok Chay, his cashier and bill collector had, during the period between September 1904 and the current month, collected sums144 words
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Article153 1906-01-25 4 Eusope bin Mahomed went out yesterday before the Court retired for tiffin, in charge of a detective and a process server to look for an imaginary witness. There was no witness. The object of the request, as Inspector Tyri 11 divined, was to make an153 words
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Article188 1906-01-25 4 Change of Venue Suggested. K. Palmer was again before Mr. Seth on remand on the allegation of criminal breach of trust in respect of a number of lamps, the property of Messrs, (iadelius Co. value $1,250. Mr. Montagu Harris appeared to piosecute and suggested that as the witnesses188 words
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Article180 1906-01-25 4 At 4.80 yesterday morning, while Marine Inspector Wilson and Lance Corporal 314 were on rounds in the harbour in a private boat, they saw a sampan with three men in it moving about in a suspicious manner. They followed, and the sampan made off towards Telok Ayer180 words
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Article306 1906-01-25 4 Funeral Yesterday Afternoon. Amid many manifestations of general regret, the funeral of the late Mr. H. I. Chope. P. anti O. agent and Reuter’s agent in Singapore, took place yesterday afternoon. The deceased was known to a very large circle of friends and the306 words
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Correspondence.
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137 1906-01-25 4 To the Kilitor of the Strait* Time*." —According to the programme laid down on the occasion of the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught it is proposed to have a Chinese lantern procession through the Government House domain and a Japanese pyrotechnic display on137 words
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Article322 1906-01-25 4 95th Russell’s Infantry v. S.C.C. A Team of officers and men of the 95th Russell’s Infantry met the S.C.C. on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon in a game of hockey. A slight drizzle came on a little after play had started and was followed in a short time by322 words
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Article368 1906-01-25 4 Li pis, lJth January. Club Meeting. Thk annual general meeting of the members of the Pahang Club was held here the other day, under the presidency of Mr. Ceei Wray, the Resident. The accounts for the past year, which disclosed a satisfactory state of affairs, were passed firm.368 words
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Article102 1906-01-25 4 The Malay Mail correspondent sends it the following Mr. Hickie, District Surveyor, Kuantan, is proceeding on long leave. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard have passed through Raub on their way to Karak. The old Rest House at Bentong has been transferred to the Medical Department as quarters for dressers.102 words
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Article522 1906-01-25 4 Chaytor v. Niblett. Ix the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton,the hearing was concluded of the action in which C. Chavtor, manager of the Hotel de 1 Europe, sues W .C. Niblett, advocate and solicitor, for damages through negligence in the preparation of522 words
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217 1906-01-25 4 Ceylon's latest new product shows a very satisfactory increase in exjHirts, 152.174 lbs. in 1905 against 72,040 lbs. in 1904 and 41.684 lbs. in 1903. During the present year it is more than probable we shall export fully 250,000 lbs. The past year, remarks the Ceylon217 words
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Article239 1906-01-25 4 District Rich in Tin. Good progress is being made in the construction of this highway which is to link up Pahang with Negri Sembilan. That section of it which lies within the latter State is practically completed, and now, the Malay Mail hears, there is every239 words
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Article844 1906-01-25 4 Some Revelations. In a recent issue a paragraph appeared relating to the arrest at Telok Ayer Market of a boatman named Tan Kang for having in his boat moored just off the market ninety tins of smuggled chandu worth $2,700. Tins man was then taken844 words
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225 1906-01-25 4 Thk Hongkong Telegraph is given to understand that in view of the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught, to Hongkong, en route to Japan, whither he goes to present the insignia of the Garter to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, on behalf225 words
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Article922 1906-01-25 4 Lecture by Mr. B«i„ brSd)re Me. Olivkr Bain-brim;, i... traveller and ethnologist, nave the Town Hall last night to on “Life in tlieSouther Sir John Anderson was unfon.u.Ht l nr >’ to take the chair owing to k ly ,,n abfc The lecturer, who has be*.922 words
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Article82 1906-01-25 4 The fancy dress ball, to be held in* auspices of the management of the l’Europe, promises tq be the feature r European side of the Chinese N*‘ xv holidays. Sixty-seven sent in tlieir names, and thirty tin K are required to guarantee expcu*<*jpromoting Committee request that82 words
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Article1466 1906-01-25 5 Thi i S s they do Better in India. Til i,,1 lowing article is from Indian Engineering j al i the Crown 1Ilg lT east of Sum have of late become lv embittered against the ‘““’'a i the Crown Colony Agency at f l,S> lllor c especially1,466 words
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Article2147 1906-01-25 5 Stirring Joint Debate at the Presbyterian Church. The Young Men’s Society of the Presbyterian Church had as guests on Monday night the Chinese Christian Association, who gathered in the Church auditorium to discuss the following motion in joint debate: —‘Resolved that the Gambling Farms should be2,147 words
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903 1906-01-25 5 Wk have received the following report upon the rubber market and the rubber industry generally a* carried on in the Straits, Malay States and Ceylon, from Messrs. Lewis and Peat, the produce brokers of Mincing Lane. E. C.— The past year has Ik-* n903 words
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Article1210 1906-01-25 6 Sor.e Notes about the Pongul Festival. As we have already stated the great Pongul feast of the Tamils took place on Saturday at Mr. Annamalay Pillai’s garden at Tanjong Katong. The Pongul festival is held in honour of the Sun commencing his yearly course by entering Capricorn and1,210 words
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Article739 1906-01-25 6 The Times of Malaya learns from a reliable source that a wellknown gentleman in Ipoll has secured the option of purchase, to be I effected within six months, of a valuable tin concession, situated at Ulu Piah near Tambun, for 840,000, half of which is to739 words
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Article667 1906-01-25 6 The Russian Volunteer fleet steamer Koxtroma arrived from Odessa this morning I rti route for Yladivostock. Coxskqckxt on the promotion of Interpreter Li A Sek to the prize post in this service, at a salary of $*2,400 a year, there will be considerable changes among the interpreting667 words
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140 1906-01-25 6 kstkhday morning, Yio Peli, a servant of the Opium Farmer, liad a place on Mr. Column's remand sheet on an allegation of criminal breach of trust to the extent of Mr. Kaine was retained for the prosecution and Mr. Farrer-Baynes for the defence. At 11140 words
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Correspondence.
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Article201 1906-01-25 6 To tlu’ Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Will you kindly allow me through the medium of your valuable paper to call the prompt attention of the Municipal Sanitary ollicer of the Tanjong Pagar division to the fact that such rubbish as has been thrown away by some201 words
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Article836 1906-01-25 6 To the Editor oj the ‘Straits Times." Sir, —A fairly representative body attended the preliminary meeting yesterday to consider the prospects of holding an Exhibition in Singapore this year. Enthusiasm was evident and such is abundantly needed if success is to Ik- attained but the somewhat hurried and836 words
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Article479 1906-01-25 6 Alleged Gang Robbery and Attempted Murder. ()x the 21st ultimo, so the storv N Kim Chi went to a wayang i n fei a Street. He left the place after and was making his wav toward. i‘ Street, where he lived. A man m ui*. 1 Tun was479 words
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Article241 1906-01-25 6 Thk Australian Mi:..tu/ Stamford -ayNews received from Mr. .1. F. Lu-<-formerly of Melbourne, who ua- eently in Potosi, Bolivia, states the mines on Mount vJii. were worked for silver in ancient tin are now operated on for tin. the metals occurring in combination. Ti- however, has replaced241 words
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155 1906-01-25 6 Distribution of Prizes. Yesterday, the Chinese CirN Hill Street was enfrtr, the occa-!'»'i the annual distribution of prizes j of whom Miss Lemon is in charge. Miss Anderson very kindly ;i: I the little function, aud Mr. the Hon. Mr. Tan .Tiak Kim. 1 >!155 words
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Article990 1906-01-25 7 judgment for Client. I i supreme Court yesterday. Inform Jt >li( Thorn ton. the hearing was I the action in which C. Chavtor. Hotel de 1* Europe, sued W.C. fl, Locate and solicitor, for damages iicligeiice in the preparation of a I dated 7th May. 1903.990 words
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Article1509 1906-01-25 7 A Good Night’s Sport. Thkkk was a good attendance at the Alex audia Hall in North Bridge Hoad last night on the occasion of the fistic encounter between “Baby” Smith of the Royal Damson Artillery and Jim Christie* of Hongkong and Shanghai, who, it will be1,509 words
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Article456 1906-01-25 7 An Adventurous Career Ended. I Aftkk lying idle for nine months at I Saigon, the ill-fated arlisle,* laden with I a cargo of ammunition on lxiard. once I intended for Port Arthur, has found a I resting-place beneath the waters of the I Saigon river. Laden with a456 words
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Article200 1906-01-25 7 Thk Sourabaya HmuJelsblad hopes little good from the tactics foliowed in the operations in South and Central Celebs where, though many districts have been overrun, the jieople are sullen and show themselves uneasy under the new order of things. It points out that the officers in200 words
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Article1089 1906-01-25 7 The following is iron, the illillp Journal Mifh December Throughout the week this market ha, been exceedingly strong, and shows a further rise in price of £3. The consumptive demand has been phenomenal. Anienca has taken large lines, whilst the \Velsh tinplate makers have bought more freely1,089 words
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Article201 1906-01-25 7 <>n the 13th instant. Lim Clioon Sen«. iH-mg in jiossession of two bad dollai". n sorted to a very common practice here in Vi Ket tl,e Inost ~e col, ld for them. UH,k t "o other men with him to the nouse of a woman and there201 words
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Article221 1906-01-25 7 An enormous python, estimated to be eighteen to twenty feet long, was lying the other day. across the Railway line about half a mile from Tapah Road station as the express from Kuala Lumpur approached. Instead of trying to escape it raised its head to attack,221 words
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Article299 1906-01-25 7 A correspondent sends the following letter Ito the Malay Mail: —Whilst some buffaloes I were being entrained here the other day, one had its nostril cut open, and having got clear of the only thing that could have kept it I under control, made a dash at299 words
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1228 1906-01-25 8 A (tKXKRAL public meeting was held at the Council Chamber yesterday at 4-45 p.111. for the purpose of discussing an Agri-Horti-cultural Show to be heM in Singapore this year. The Hon’ble John Anderson presided and there were also present: —Revd. N. J. Couvreur,1,228 words
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Article1608 1906-01-25 8 Massacre. yiclhoiuif. f I'minlnr. IU0-i. The reported massacre of a pioneer settler and his party in the Northern Territory is a reminder that the aboriginal Australian still exbt> untamed and treacherous. Air. F. AI. Bradshaw*, a Stationholder on flic Victoria River, about 300 miles from Port Darwin, accompanied1,608 words
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Article74 1906-01-25 8 Bowling Championship. Thk Annual Bowling Championship was decided at the Tanglin Club yesterday evening and seven members competed. The result was a win for H. A. Mason with 744 prints. V. A. Flower was a close second with 7;)4. The scores did not approach the tine score of74 words
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Article241 1906-01-25 8 Yesterday. a hen with two eggs shut up in a hutch occupied a prominent place in the Third Magistrate’s Court. In the afternoon a Chinaman was charged with stealing the propcrtv. He said the bird was continually in and out of his house. He had frequently taken241 words
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Article220 1906-01-25 8 Thk following is from the Malay Mail —A mining kongsi, at Lana, near Pantai, in which four Chinese coolies lived, was attacked by five robbers. Kelts, on the 12th instant at 7 p.m. Cnfortunately two of the candies had left at ti p.m. on the same evening220 words
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Article374 1906-01-25 8 Another Big Rubber Company. Yet another big F. M. S. Rubber Company is, says the Times of Ceylon shortly to be floated, to take over a large and flourishing rubber estate which is already paying handsomely. The new Company has not been floated yet, but is374 words
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Article537 1906-01-25 8 Messrs. ;ax Cheng \Y kk You v Foo Teng Mice, and Syed \k an members if the Board of ViSr aa aI *> Singapore d fformatory. Fs to the The fancy die,, (a ll which l, promoted by the .Management of the h?! the’Colony 1 of the"'C'k537 words
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Article358 1906-01-25 8 5. C. C v. C. Co. Sherwood Foresters. Under an almost cloudless sky. aud watched by a large crowd of spectators, an association football match was played on the Esplanade, on Thursday afternoon, lictwivn the S. C. C. and C. Co. Sherwood Forester>. The latter won the toss358 words
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Article2798 1906-01-25 9 Friday. 19th January. PRESENT. Hj Governor. Sir John Ander- i itpH-knian I Art. Col. Secretary). j* ollver i.-.o. lAttornex-General.) j’ n \i,th«»ni-/ i Colonial Treasurer. J ..tv. c.e.. M.i.c.K. (C«»l- Engineer). > Murray. I .1 ak Kim. \\;ul>l<?!!. j .1 \n.lersoii. Hutteiihach. \i.m:n r. ti iniijo .lorn-- iOfficer2,798 words
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Article81 1906-01-25 9 Shortly after noon to-day. an interesting little function took place in the Supreme Court building when, in the presence of nearly all the members of the Singapore Bar, "the Hou. W. R. Collyer was presented with a handsome silver tea service, subscribed for by the Bar81 words
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Article445 1906-01-25 9 S. C. C 2nd XI V. S. R. C. That Hockey is l>ecoming popular was evidenced by the presence of a fairly lar«»e crowd that assembled on the S. If. C. portion of the Esplanade, yesterday afternoon to watch the match played for the second time between the445 words
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Article574 1906-01-25 9 Yesterday eveuing. the pupils of the Methodist Mission Anglo-Chinese tiirls* School. Neil Road, met for the distribution of their prizes. Among the guests were Bishop \V. K. Oldham and Mrs. Oldham, the Rev. |)r. B. F. West. M. IX. and Mr*. West, Miss S. Blackmore. Miss Harding,574 words
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Article810 1906-01-25 9 ‘a°. 'r"l thC AU 10 tlu- urisf.* t! 1 avtei, ioled to receive Ti,c r H„t ’7“i, the rMr Hitlh.tt tlie chair, wt?, l,reHe as Mr. H., trnsLl V°, |,rcs ,< t of t!l( boar.1 „f an the only trustee Mi. Little, the head master, read his810 words
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118 1906-01-25 9 Thk case of Haji Abdul Ganni against P. R. N. Petaiiermal Ciietty was again be fore Mr. Seth yesterday. It was alleged that the Ciietty had altered the figure* in some promissory notes ami then put these amounts in a statement of account; he118 words
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Article847 1906-01-25 10 Soprano,” and Memoir of Sir Henry Keppel.” Vh have to acknowledge from Messrs. Kelly Walsh, Mr. Marion Crawford's latest book "Soprano." which has just come to hand in Macmillan’s Colonial Library series. The book is thus commented upon in the Special Literary Supplement to the current number of847 words
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133 1906-01-25 10 Bequests of late Owner of Catholic Times.” Monsignox James Nugent, of Hare-wood-house, Form by, Lancashire, founder and owner of the Catholic Times, who died on June 27, aged left estate in the United Kingdom valued at £7,630 gross and at £6,549 net. Subject to life interests, he left his residence,133 words
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Article2430 1906-01-25 10 That “Demnition” Dollar. Penan*/. SnnJtiy. 14th January. There is only one topic in Penang just at present and that, of course, is the \agaries of the dollar. That unlucky coin has been so universally cursed during the past week tlialt it is surprising to find that the few2,430 words
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Article651 1906-01-25 10 For some time past the price of silver has been remarkably firm. At first sight it may seem only reasonable that silver should participate in the present metal boom, but this is only a superficial aaspect. Silver is not one of the metals afSected by industrial651 words
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Article348 1906-01-25 10 The Pusing Lama Tin Mines, Ltd. The report of the Pusing Lama Tin M ines, Ltd., for'the period from Jan i 1904, to June 30, 1905, states that the cost of the company's installation ha* amounted to £20,132. Active work :i the property was not commenced unt:i the348 words
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Article563 1906-01-25 11 Outside the British Empire. •p., i.illowiiig is from the "Ceylon °"Cy‘ Relieve we are correct in stating extent under cultivation and in pment. the British rubber planting t v at present leads the world, r 'Mue to several reasons, including nitial assistance and encouragement j )V the Government563 words
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Article251 1906-01-25 11 i Irn -day s issue of this paper the of tin* conviction of Eusope bin hi >iii< d for theft in a dwelling were given i i it w as said that he w as remitted to the h < onrt to he tried for other alleged251 words
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Article618 1906-01-25 11 Ihk Hon. R. N. Bland, Resident Councillor of Malacca, arrived from Malacca this morning by the Sappho. Two aeronauts arrived in Singapore to-day and we hear they may give a balloon and parachute display during their stav in tin* Colony. Thk jM)lice have received a rejxnt that618 words
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Article77 1906-01-25 11 The unfortunate shower of rain on Saturday afternoon was responsible for only a moderate field turning up to enjoy the excellent run which Major Everett had mapped out. The going was in excellent condition and the trail led through a really pretty line of country, skirting the77 words
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Article114 1906-01-25 11 A daring case of gang robbery is reported from Wayang Satu, about half a mile from the police station. It appears that at 8 o’clock last night a gang of six Macaos rushed into a Hylam spirit shop just as the occupants were about to close up114 words
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Article394 1906-01-25 11 the Editor of the Strait* Tina*.” Dkau Silt, —For the benefit of some of your readers who may be afraid to venture a trip on the Borneo State railways because they have read and heard so much against the system, will you kindly give publication to my394 words
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Article438 1906-01-25 11 Interesting Lecture by Mr. C. B. Buckley. On Saturday night Mr. Buckley delivered another of his popular scientific lectures before the members of tlu* Y. M. (A A. The Kev. J. A. P*. Cook presided over a large audience of young men. A few ladies were also438 words
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Article138 1906-01-25 11 Last Wednesday, Mr. Lim Chin Hin, an active corporal of No. 2 Company of the S. V. 1., was coming to town on his buggy. In Victoria Street, a European horseman collided with the buggy, and the violent stoppage of the vehicle caused Mr. Chin to be hurled138 words
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1614 1906-01-25 11 At half past twelve on Saturday, a mwt nig of members of the local Bai w a* held in the Supreme Court on the occasion of a presentation to the Hon. W R Collver Attorney-General, who is1,614 words
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Article500 1906-01-25 11 Ox Saturday. Chong Kang Oman. Gv.ce Yeng. and Goli Yee were brought beiore Mr. Bryant for preliminary inquiry into an allegation of causing the death of Lim Loll, in Taujoug Pagar Road, on the 2nth ultimo. Mr. Sproule conducted the inquiry :or the Crow n. Hoh500 words
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3912 1906-01-25 12 His EXCELLENCY THE (loVERNOK 1‘UESI 1>IX(». On Saturday afternoon, the recreation shetl in the groundsof St. Joseph s Institution was resplendent.Flags ami bannersof all kinds and a multi-coloured cloth roof had been provided to make the place as tastefully ornamental as possible, and the success3,912 words
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Article971 1906-01-25 12 His views on Australian Politics. Mr. G. H. Reid, the popular and genial Leader of the Opposition in tlie Australian Federal Parliament, was lately on a short visit to Ceylon. At the present time Australian politics are coming so prominently before the world that an account971 words
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647 1906-01-25 13 Thl> General .Manager’s Monthly 1 n Report. :foth Jjeeember 190. 5. L -1110,1: l beg to submit my monthly I M your Mining and Milling operations. V ;’accon»i»anying sheet of mine measure1 ni d assav results of prospecting work tota i of 361647 words
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Article267 1906-01-25 13 Trouble Among Fishermen. I H L utt'st of Maltyu gives particulars of 1 bam.es among fishermen at Kurau in r, ik arising from the enforcement of rules for fishing. These rules are i i«> l>< needlessly strict and burdensome, i ices fixed upon too high a267 words
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Article848 1906-01-25 13 Thk Russian Volunteer Fleet will run its regular Far East service from next month. The next vessel clue will be the Petersburg. A Cincinnati florist has sold a new carnation seedling, called The Aristocrat, for 40,000 dols gold., or 10,000 dols. more than Mr. Lawson paid for848 words
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Article29 1906-01-25 13 The examination for the Queen s and Government English ijcholarsliips will be held in Singapore and Penang on Monday, the 19th of next March, and following days.29 words
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Article118 1906-01-25 13 Play for the January Medal has resulted in a tie between Mr. C. A. Leggatt and Mr. C. H. Follett whose scores were C. A. Leggatt 46 47=93—20 73 0. H. Follett 48 45=93—20 73 This tie will be played off in the course of the next118 words
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Article128 1906-01-25 13 Yesterday Tan Hong left the Central Station in the custody of Constable 379 to lie escorted to the Court lockup. Detective 154 left at the same time with the exhibits of the case, which is one of alleged housebreaking. By and by, the case was called and io128 words
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Article131 1906-01-25 13 The Programme. The three British cruisers. Diadem (flagship!. Sutlej and Hogue were due at Manila on the 10th .January. The South China Morning Post says that they were to stay there for three days departing on .January 14 for Labuan, where they are due on January 17.131 words
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251 1906-01-25 13 Aivokiung to the Prinee, published at Durban, Natal, there appear to l>e a gtxxl many wrong notions knocking around regarding some of the officials who came from the Straits to South Africa to occupy official positions in connection with the importation of Chinese labour. The251 words
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Article244 1906-01-25 13 Captain James W. Price, the famous aeronaut, has just arrived in Singapore from New York, and intends to give a balloon and parachute descent exhibition during his stay here. He is accompanied by Mr. C. E. Arnold. In view of H. R. H. Prince Arthur of244 words
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Article713 1906-01-25 13 Yesterday, in the Court of Requests. Mr Michell gave judgment in the cases of Messrs Little and Company, Mrs. de Cruz and vice vena. Mr. Miles appeared for the firm Mr. Chopard for Mrs. de Cruz. Mr. Miles said that his client claimed damages of $100713 words
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Article240 1906-01-25 13 S.C.C. vs. Sherwood Foresters. The Sherwood Foresters met the S.C.C. at cricket on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon. The game ended in an easy win for the S.C.C. by a large margin of runs. The full scores are as follow*: Sherwood Foresters. Pte. Chambers b Carver Pte. Webb240 words
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Article434 1906-01-25 13 appeal being issued for funds to ou a separate Bishopric for Singapore. At Government House, last month, the Governor I Sir John Anderson presiding, fa of le v at whlch the desirability of dmdmg the diocese of Singapore. Lab ian and Sarawak was fully considered, \fter a434 words
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Article542 1906-01-25 13 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held yesterday evening in the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. C. Sugden presided, and among those present were Messrs. T. de M. Braddell, Hon. H. Fort. J. D. Saunders, N. Trotter, L. K. Davies, J. 'V. B.542 words
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Article1793 1906-01-25 14 Prize Day. Siu John Anderson, k.c.m.g., Presiding. Y ksterdav, the Anglo-Chinese School, Coleman Street, was beflagged and be bannered to an abnormal extent: the occasion being the prize-giving day of the school. Conspicuous among the Hags hung the picture of the founder, not only of the school but1,793 words
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Article134 1906-01-25 14 A special military commission has been appointed to consider the question of making the German cavalry invisible, or at least less conspicuous, especially on the sky-line, where it would offer a good target for the enemy. Patrols and scouting* parties are affeched especially by this question. The134 words
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Article879 1906-01-25 14 Not Willing to Spoil his own Journalistic Thunder. A Straits Times” representative on Saturday afternoon in the course of an interview w T ith Mr. W. J- Bryan, the distinguished American who was on that day passing through the Colony cn route from the Philippines to Java,879 words
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Article945 1906-01-25 14 The Public Works Department. Kuala Lipis, 16th. Ja-n. The Public Works Department in Pahang, which is under the administration of Mr. N. T. Gray, the State Engineer, has been allotted more money to spend in 1906 than ever before. The tdtal amount voted for works, buildings, roads and945 words
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Article145 1906-01-25 14 Captain R. Xichol. an old seafaring resi<l. ent of the Colony, died of appendicitis at Penang, on Friday last. Wk understand that the Slierwuml Foresters intend holding an assault at arms in the Volunteer Drill Hall at the end of this month. A Pexaxg correspondent writes, slat145 words
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Article65 1906-01-25 14 Yesterday Mrs. Dalian, who resides at Taunton,” Steven’s Road, Tauglin. left a small bag containing a gold watch and chain and some trinkets, valued at over *5OO. on her tiffin table. At 4 p.m. the bag and the jewellery had disappeared. The police were informed and Inspector65 words
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Article142 1906-01-25 14 This morning, R. Palmer again appeared before Mr. Setli on remand on the allegation of criminal breach of trust as a servant, wliiltf in the service of Messrs. Gadelius and Company. Mr. M. Harris, who is retained for the prosecution, told Mr. Seth that he had ju*4 seen142 words
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338 1906-01-25 14 This morning, Eusope bin Mahomed w;e before Mr. Column for preliminary enquiry on the allegations (1) of the theft on the lHtli of November last of a gold watch and fo'ii gold rings value $450, (2) of having on th* same date dishonestly338 words
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Article393 1906-01-25 15 I t a *M». C’liia Yew Siaug contracted I .‘Lv with a lady named Swee Ann I a a time it liecame known to I >Vl i lv that Vhia Yew Siang was already I :i i Jic therefore took action against I ruan» I for l»i393 words
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Article308 1906-01-25 15 Lad on the night of the 13th instant o: i i. a very prepossessing Japanese damx. wa- within the precincts of the Tanjong I >oek premises. She had been vxting a friend and was returning alone. Wi.cn Mu reached the gate, which was 1. -he saw a308 words
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Article325 1906-01-25 15 I N Tvk and Tan Li Seng, two I ‘"“ul'ty warriors of nine and eleven years I L tore the Bench Court yesterday 'lunged with causing grievous hurt to I l n ine year old by bringing about the I i !i tiin- of a hone of325 words
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Article946 1906-01-25 15 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal board room yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. Polglase. the Deputy President, took the and there were also present:—Messrs. Cheng Keng Lee, F. \V. Bailey, and Win. Macbeau. also F. J. Benjafield (Acting Secretary! and K. Peirce (Engineer).946 words
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Article2674 1906-01-25 15 Low/ow, ‘iUth December. Dj >• Sj> rial ('orre*i»f intent of the Straits T ime*.' In drear December when there are but seven hours of daylight on the average it is something to record that X mas Day 1905 was quite the most sunshiuy we have had. Gloom.was entirely2,674 words
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Article1121 1906-01-25 16 (B a Chinese Contributor.; To-morrow commences the greatest national holidays of the Chinese people. The festival is supposed to last for fifteen day or more, but 'the first day is marked by the principal solemnities and rites and every Chinaman from the rich tow’kay to the1,121 words
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Article542 1906-01-25 16 Yesterday morning. Lint Clive Fatt was charged by Detective Inspector Tyrrell with two allegations of criminal breach of trust (l)in respect of gold krosangs worth $.">00 and a gold pinding worth ♦1(H). on the 20th of October last, and of eighteen gold buttons value $850 on542 words
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379 1906-01-25 16 Sourabaya 19th January. Heavy rains prevailed throughout Java during the last half-week. The rivers have swollen and have overflowed their banks. There have been inundations, especially in the provinces of Semaiang and Pekalongan. Thousands of acres under padi have been devastate!. The rains are379 words
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Article638 1906-01-25 16 [By special arrangement with Der Ostasuitische Lloyd" Berlin 17Ih January, Baron von Richthofen’s illness arises from weakness of the heart, and his condition is most critical. The first meeting of the Morocco Conference at Algcciras resulted favourably. Through international agreement, France has been obliged to acknowledge the[By special arrangement with “ Der Ostasuitische Lloyd" | - 638 words
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Article2552 1906-01-25 16 {By Submarine Cable) Heed. Singapore (i.15 p.m. 17th January. Del'd by lieuter 11.20 a.m. 16th January. 134 Liberal;, 24 Labourites, and 52 Unionists have been returned. The Liberal gains amount to 65. The Labour gains are 21. y meeting of Deputies and Senators belonging to the Left selected2,552 words
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Advertisement127 1906-01-25 16 Property Sale. Thk following properties were sold by auction at Powell Co’s Saleroom yesterday afternoon: Three building sites situate in the district of Sembawang, Singapore, fronting Joliore Straits, about 24 miles from Kranji, total area 10.3.21 comprised in Government leases for 999 years, annual quit rent $4.70. Bought by Ezra127 words
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Article52 1906-01-25 17 FINANCE COMMERCE. 23th January, 1000. I hk Netherlands Trading Society to-dav quotes the 4/ms hank rate at 2 4 The Mercantile Bank quotes it also at 2/4^. The output of tlie Tronoh Mines for December last from the mine was pis. 3,645.81, or about 217 tons of dressed ore, which52 words
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Article50 1906-01-25 17 Negri Sembilan’s Output. 1 district. 19< )5. 10IM. Scrcinban Hi,474.42 85.159.94 Broga 23,019.09 512.11 Coast 458.19 .49 Tam pin 58.52 15.90 Kongkoi 125.218 85.1 .‘12.94 85.988.41 Or a decrease of piculs 555.81. The duty collected in 1905 amounted to $9229.919.99, and in 1904 $888.*****.79. or an increase of $51,2222.17.50 words
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Article92 1906-01-25 17 Gatnbier ..no market do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 10.92.1 Copra Bah 7..T)“ do Pontianak 7.00 Pepper, Black ..nomarket do White, 5% no market Sago Flour Sarawak 2.90 do Brunei No. 1 2.«0 Pearl Sago 5.40 Coffee Bali, 15% basis 20.25 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basts 25.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 192 words
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Article262 1906-01-25 17 (Mercantile Bank.) On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand 2/4-^ Private 6 m/s 2/4? do 3 m/s 2/4$ On Germany —Bank d/d 2.39$ Private 3 m/s 2.44$ do 6 ra/s 2.46$ On France —Bank d/d 2.94 Private 3 m/s 2.99 do 6 m/s 3.01 On India —Bank T. T.262 words
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Article137 1906-01-25 17 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used :—str. —steamer; sh.—ship bq. —barque sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru. —Cruiser Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo H.p.—Horse-power; Brit. British U.8.— United States Fch. —French Ger —German Dut.—Dutch G.c. —General-cargo; d.p.—deck passenger U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock; B.W.—Borneo Wharf;137 words
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Article913 1906-01-25 17 Ban Fo Stum, Rut. str. 222 tons, Capt Odink, 23rd Jan. From Pontianak, 21st Jan. G.c., and 25 d p. Li in Ah Sam. For Pontianak, 25th—Rds. Bentony, Brit. str. 210 tons, Capt (Juinc, 23rd Jan. From Port Swettenham, 22ml Jau. G.c., and 54 d.p. Straits Steamship913 words
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Article752 1906-01-25 17 17 Jan. Both, Dut str. 827 tons, llarthoorn, Batavia. 1 >aendels Koh Si Chang. Ger str, 1292 tons Gosawesch, Swatow, Behn Meyer Delta. Brit str. 4743 tons. Daniels, Shanghai, P. O. Coy Trocas, Brit str, 2657 tons, Kerr, Palembang, Syme Sabine Rickmers, Brit str, 690 tons, Nesbit, P. Soesoe.752 words
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Article426 1906-01-25 17 Jan. 17 Cardium. Brit str, for P. Samboedr Dover f.o. via Cape Boribat, Siam str, Bangkok via ports Penang, Brit str, T. Anson via ports Hoog Wan 1, Brit str, Penang and Rangoon Singapore, Brit str, Bangkok 18 Trocas, Brit str, 2657 tons, Nagasaki, Yo'hama Ban Liong, Dut str,426 words
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Advertisement76 1906-01-25 17 COMMON 8EN8E--NUT8HELL Ant medical work on tht n— tad moat trlswttfli andegsctuatssomi of—If curs orordlaeoTered foe narrows tad hurtwil debQity, waafee of vtalitj, iipruOw of tpirits, Ac.,with practical okesrratioos on aurrtage and fwD directions lor ramorlag certain dUapoaMfic stluns that dee troj the happiness of wedded Hfr. It also treats76 words
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Advertisement438 1906-01-25 18 SELF CURE NO FICTION i MARVEL UPON MARVEL I NO SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR), but without running a doctor’s bill or falling into the deep ditch of quackery, may safely, speedily and economically cure himself without the know* ledge of a second party. By the introduction of TNI NSW FRENCH438 words
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Advertisement881 1906-01-25 18 and Perrins’ Sauce. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. I I Wfgj al Si A jf Cure for Gout, I I lit Ik' I Jj[ H H p| Rheumatic The Uni.ersal Remedy for Acidity <»t ti-'- rw| W \t*Ji moB Stomach, Headache. Heartburn,881 words
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