The Straits Budget, 15 February 1906
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section88 1906-02-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES. v\ci.dhed over Half a Century’ Cable Address: Times, Singapore. St&aitb Budget, 40 Cuts. Straits Times 15 cents VOL. L.X. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 15 FEBRUARY. 1906. NO. 2504 Tbe STRAITS TIMES’’ circulates v iN Singapore and Penang .hghovt all the Protected88 words
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Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY.
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Article31 1906-02-15 1 .—On the gstli January James Moir. mi Tant-in Estate, Hogawantalawa, Ceylon. )lnht:i i:—At- Teluk An-011, oil the 31st •lanuarv. the wife of W. I*. Mtlilnini, M.n.. (’it. !>.. •:.>< nf a daughter.31 words
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Article450 1906-02-15 1 Fi«m. Leading Articles Mr. Walter Lonj; 1 Morocco 1 Brought in India 1 Han.n Snycuiatsu 1 Vagrants’ Hill 2 S'iy»mathu AtTair 2 Die Hariniiir Scheme 2 Leaderette* 3 Local: Summary ot tin Week 1 Domestic Occurrences 1 Hn-ach of Trust t’ase 4 Lamp Mantles Case 4 At"450 words
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Article254 1906-02-15 1 The Straits lhuhjet, this week, is mailed on tlie P. O. route by the The M. M. mail from Europe by the Caledonian closed on Monday. The German mail from Europe by the I*. Alice arrived oil the 9tli instant, and the 8.1. mail from Europe254 words
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Leading Articles.
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Article770 1906-02-15 1 {Straits Tintes, Hth February.) Mk. Richmond's remarks about the nationality of Mr. Walter Long, the ucw Irish Secretary, seem to have given rise to much dispute locally. At least we have received letters anent the same —or rather anent our comments based on the same—from as far{Straits Tintes, Hth February.) - 770 words
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Article648 1906-02-15 1 (Straits rime*, Oth February.) Thk tone of our German telegram of yesterday in respect of the Algeciras Conference is not reassuring, and it is to be feared that the spirit in which the German representative is approaching a settlement is not altogether conciliatory. In a semi-inspired Berlin letter to(Straits rime*, Oth February.) - 648 words
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Article572 1906-02-15 1 Strait* Time oth February./ Our readers will note with much concern that the drought in India continues; and, lack of rain in the Peninsula at certain seasons of the year means distress, famine, destitution, disease, ami death. Reuter, under yesterday's date, says there are already 213,379 persons/Strait* Time#, oth February./ - 572 words
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Article2084 1906-02-15 1 Stroit* Tim* 10th February.) The text of Baron Suyematsu’s letter of complaint anent the alleged discourteous treatment he received on the German steamer Zieten,” is to hand by this morning's mail. It leaves no doubt as to the fact that either Captain von Binzer and the Chinese Minister(Stroit* Tim* * 10th February.) - 2,084 words
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Article796 1906-02-15 2 Strnith T mi*. 1‘itit bebrimri/.) It is not often that a Member of the Legislative Con noil impeaches that honourable body by giving such formal notice of protest as was given by the Hon. Mr. Huttenbach on Friday last but. in tliis instancc.it would seem that Mr. Hutteiibarirs(Strnith T/mi*. 1‘itit bebrimri/.) - 796 words
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Article503 1906-02-15 2 (Straits Times, 13th February.) Wk do uot yet seem to be done witli what may be called the Suyematsu Affair.’’ At every port,where the Baron calls,he is waited upon by the representatives of the local press, and the whole matter is gone through again, together with questions and(Straits Times, 13th February.) - 503 words
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Article4068 1906-02-15 2 (Strait* Times. 14th February.) Ix tlic columns of the Straits Times last week two letters appeared, expressing opjiosite views on the imi>ortant matter of the Harbour Improvement Scheme. The first letter was from the pen of Mr. J. K. Romenij. than wdiom no one is more competent to(Strait* Times. 14th February.) - 4,068 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement91 1906-02-15 1 The post free prioe of the Straits Times year. The post free price of the Stra ;t. Budge* is 820 a year. It is not neoe-arv to subscribe for a year. The inscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate of price as for a year. The Straits91 words
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Advertisement124 1906-02-15 1 CRUSHED FOOD. TRY IT AND YOU WILL BE SATISFIED. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is now opened. Price of a bag of Crushed Food \vt. Ip. 10c. ji) $3.80 per bag. No. 1 Bran'wt. 75124 words
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Obituary52 1906-02-15 1 DEATHS. Ci imin*.: On the fltli January, at Lagos, Wot Africa. Hugh William Henry, third son of the late Hugh Macpherson (’umming, of BelPiuM*. Shankliu. Isle of Wight. I.im.in; On the hth .lanuary. of fever, at Kuigai. ('him, Heorge John l.otablere Litton, H. M. 1 aisul at Teng Yueh. China,52 words
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Article1055 1906-02-15 3 The new motor fire engine for the Penang Municipality has arrived there. It is a handsome and powerful engine, capable of delivering five hundred gallons of water per minute and of steaming twenty miles an hour. It was constructed by Messrs. Merryweather and Sons. The Vinang Gazette1,055 words
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772 1906-02-15 4 Several Allegations. Chop Swi Ju, 111 Boat Quay, was a couple of years ago a partnership concern. Sim Tun Gi was one of the partners, but he acquired the whole business by buying out the others, paying up the liabilities of the old772 words
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Article234 1906-02-15 4 Ox Tuesday night Tan Lim Hec went to a house in Smith Street and indulged in cluindu and food to the value of $7.50. This be washed down with a bottle of brandy value $2, making the cost of liis supper $9.50. He then found that he234 words
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Article513 1906-02-15 4 “The Town Club.** A meeting of members of the Club, lately formed, and hitherto know*n as the Bohemian Club”, was held vesterdav evening in the Club Rooms, Hotel de l’Europe. Mr. C. B. Buckley presided ove r a good attendance. The Chairman, in his opening513 words
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Article541 1906-02-15 4 Ykstkroay, Shaik Madar Saiboc. a dealer in general goods at 102 South Bridge Hoad, was again before Mr. Seth on the I allegation of dishonestly receiving stolen property in the form of Municipal lamp mantles and chimnies. Atlii Mulain, a Municipal lamp repairer, is alleged to541 words
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Article2579 1906-02-15 4 Comparison by a Coolie Controller” in Johannesburg. The following interesting letter from a Chinese Controller in South’ Africa, appears in “The Times/' and will be found of interest to per»ons in this part of the world; Sir, —So very much has appeared in print recently on the subject2,579 words
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1030 1906-02-15 5 if Srtv Comer. two months SingajHjre i• >* 11 ,v festivities. No sooner 1 ()n ended than another Varnuce. On thn Slot' Jan- section of the eoinmnmty ■J j,,, i.minoof anew year: tl.e uiiniemoratcMl one of tlieir ,::l V i!if vear the1,030 words
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Article370 1906-02-15 5 5 R C. v John Little Co. The S. U. C. portion of the Ksplanade was yesterday aftcrnooi! the scene of a lively football match under Association rules l>«c tween John Little Co.’s team and the S. Ik C.. and providerl sjKert fe»r a large liumher of spectators. The370 words
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Article373 1906-02-15 5 5. C. C. v. 95th Russells. Tuk s. and the With Russell's Infantry met in a Hockey match on 1 1it* Ksplanade yesterday afternoon and a tine exhibition of the art of playing the game* was presented to the spectators. Much skill was displayed by lx>th sides, clever dodging373 words
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Article229 1906-02-15 5 A Sale Carried Away This morning it was discovered that the I premises of tlie Striiits tobacco bactoiy, in I Coleman Street, bad been entered by burglars during tlie night. A lock bad been wieuched I off the front door and the burglars bad left a229 words
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Article556 1906-02-15 5 Thk Judges returned from Penang yeste rilay Court work was lesumed this morning. All the property reported to be missing j tom Dr. Galloway’s residence at Cairn Hill has Itceii recovered, we* are glael te> heal. i\ the rilli match between the Ceylon Volunteers, an.l the Malay556 words
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Article107 1906-02-15 5 A mono the arrivals by the mail yesterday evening was Mr. George 1* lett of London, who has come out in con noctien w ith the affairs of the Singapore Electric Tramways. He was met at the w harf by Hon Mr. John Anderson, Mr. C. W. Edwards,107 words
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Article226 1906-02-15 5 A Meeting at Penang. A meeting of representatives of the most prominent cricketing associations in the I Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States was held in the Penang Chamber of Commerce on 2nd iust.. among those present being Mr E. W. Birch, c. M. g., in the chair.226 words
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Correspondence
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Article798 1906-02-15 5 To the l’’ilitor of the Strait* Tinf*." Sir.—In vour issue of the 7ti> inst.. Mr. J. E. Romenij lias given l:i> views on the alx>ve subject. Answering the advocates for Wharfage in the Roads/* this gentleman tells them tii.it there will be ample accommodation at Keppel Harbor;798 words
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Article158 1906-02-15 5 An Appeal For help. The Committee of the low n und Band appeal to tlie public for more s stantial support in consequence o (a) The sum voted by the Commissioners for 1906 being reduces I to $8,000 from $6,000 paid in previous >e.i 6) The-158 words
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Article209 1906-02-15 5 Meeting of Shareholders. iiiK half-yearly ordinary general meeting of shareholders iii the Taujong I’agar Dock o.. Ltd., was held to-day at noon in tlie SingaporeExchange. Then were present Messrs. \V. H. Siielford. A. < i. Faber. J. E. Uona nij (directors .35. Yoi.i.g, Ik Little*209 words
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Article300 1906-02-15 5 Tuk tramways found no little trouble in getting through crowds here and there in North and South ]>ridge Roads during the cracker firing last night, and tw o cases of very narrow escapes from lieing run over by the trams are reported. Oue was that of300 words
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Article509 1906-02-15 5 A Warning to Smugglers. On the 18th ultimo. Sergeant t onkin, ot the Marine Police, laid hands on Cliiia Xeong and three others on a Chinese boat, trading in firewood between Cheribon and Singapore. The tougkang was in the Kallaug Kiver and the men were the crew.509 words
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Article1130 1906-02-15 6 Facts and Comments. Melbourne, l*)th Junwirtf. Bomb Throwing: is seldom heard of in Australia, but on Satur- j day morning last a dastardly attack was made on Sergeant-Detective O’Donnell at his residence opjH)site the Melbourne Exhibition building. O’Donnell has been specially active in prosecuting Tote’’-shop sharks and spielers1,130 words
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410 1906-02-15 6 Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Scott commenced a preliminary inquiry into a charge of armed gang-robberv brought against Mo Sin, Ho Check Teng, Lo A Si and So A Kan. The alleged robbery is said to have taken place at a spirit shop at Wayang Satu on410 words
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Article492 1906-02-15 6 S. C C. v. G. Co. Sherwood Foresters. Considerarlk interest was centred in the soccer match played yesterday afternoon on the Esplanade, betw een the S. C. C. and G. Co. Sherwood Foresters, and the fact that the best civiliau team was to meet the best Regimental Company492 words
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486 1906-02-15 6 MR. O. DEVITT, OF MESSRS. LEWIS PEAT. To Visit Ceylon Estates. Thk followingis from the CeylonObserver, —Mr. Oliphant Devitt. partner in Messrs. Lewis and Peat has arrived at Colombo, on an extended visit to Ceylon. The firm of Messrs Lewis and Peat is probably the leading rublier-broking firm in London486 words
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Article522 1906-02-15 6 Mk. Gkoffkky Chkston, a loading Lomlon Stuck exchange broker was, late ly interviewed by a Time* of Ceylon reporter at Colombo as to the rubber industry and British capitalists. In his opinion the latter can only be attracted by sterling companies with fcl shares. Aske d522 words
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Article574 1906-02-15 6 The Agricultural Department in Selangor, says the •Malay Mail is taking what promises to be a most useful step. It is about to make an attempt to induce the natives to plant up swampy land with the sago palm. Apart from the fact that,574 words
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Article208 1906-02-15 6 Phkviol’s to sailing for Port Swetteuhamau opportunity was given yesterday morning to several of those interested in engineering and mercantile matters, to inspect, and enjoy atrip round the harbour in, this first class vessel. Thebuilders.Messrs.Howarth Krskine, Ltd. included the Prow amongst their invitations.208 words
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Article132 1906-02-15 6 Statistical cables received by the Nedcrlandsch Indisclie Industrie en Handel Maatscliappij (London office) from the fields in Borneo for the four 13 weeks and the whole years 1905 and 1904 show the following figures, in tons: Four 13 weeks Years. Production— 1905. 1904. 1905. 1904. Crude oil..132 words
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Article275 1906-02-15 6 Madam Bassett gave a successful, at Kuala ..umpur on Tuesday last. The D.itch cruiser Hrrt,„, u arrived from Rhio this mornino and alongside No. 1 Section. Tanjonjf Mr. Fostkr Fraser, the Tariff KeW,. didate for Huddersfield, laid claim u biggest posters to be seen in the countrv covered275 words
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Article87 1906-02-15 6 Mr. Seth yesterday had before him a Tamil, named Singaram, who was charged with having committed criminal breach of trust while employed as a clerk in the Marine Surveyors Office of the Government It w as alleged that in performing the duty of collectior of revenues,87 words
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Article145 1906-02-15 6 Two Natives asphyxiated. Ykstkrday afternoon, two natives met their deaths by asphyxiation in a well that is being sunk in River Valley Road in connection with the railway extension.The work is being carried on by the Public Works Department. It appears that w*ork was finished145 words
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Article201 1906-02-15 6 A week’s postponement was grant* I by Mr. Seth yesterday in the case of Tan Kiiu Thye. who was charged with criminal L ath of trust, in respect of $269. the propert) Mr. F. Rodrigues. Complainant stated that he agreed with the defendant to share the201 words
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Article182 1906-02-15 6 Three Chinese, one of whom blind, .were yesterday before Mr. w vagrancy. The magistrate e*P t u .ir them that they would have to chang method of living, as a law passed which would deal with a a cants and vagrants in an uuexpet r jy182 words
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Article1304 1906-02-15 7 Friday, 9th February. Pm sr.NT. rur: Govkknor, Sir John Ander•J;- h\‘ H j. I. Brockman (Act. Col. Secretary./ I Innes (Act. Attorney-General) H u j H. Hill (Auditor-General). *1 (> \ntlionisz (Colonial Treasurer). yiurrav. c.k., m.i.c.k. (Col. Engineer). :j (l >. Murray. 5/“[Tan Jiak Kim. \ndeP«*». H u1,304 words
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309 1906-02-15 7 After a long spell of quietness in that quarter, the people in the Tanjong Pagar district were given an opportunity of witnessing an Association football match on the Anson Road ground yesterday afternoon, between John Little and Co.’s team and one made up of309 words
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298 1906-02-15 7 The S. R. C. and the second eleven team of the S. C. C. met again in a' Hockey match on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, and an interesting game followed. The S. R. C. have shown much improvement in Hockey298 words
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Article1411 1906-02-15 7 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal board room y’esterday at 2.80 p.m. Mr. J. Polglase, Deputy President, took the chair and there w ere also present: —A. W. Bailey, Cheng Keng Lee, H. L. Coghlau, J. W. Watkins, Win. Macbeau, C. McArthur,1,411 words
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Article602 1906-02-15 7 Ykstkrday afternoon, Mr. Seth resumed the preliminary enquiry into the allegation of bigamy, brought against Chia Yu Siang. by his wife Siow Ann Nio, for marrying another woman during her, Siow Ann Nio’s, life-time. Mr. Ellis ap)>eared for the prosecutiou; Mr. T. de M. Braddell602 words
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Article382 1906-02-15 7 S" Pioneer.” fits” of Times Annual,” the pa^ r h !i'" d ,ssucd by a far Eastern the Perak t-ernrisino- the credit on its encrpnsmg publishers. The universal advent h a PP recla io with which ite must i„H a L b r n greeted fro™382 words
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Article468 1906-02-15 7 An American Expert’s Point of View. There seems to be a diversity of opinion as to the wisdom shown in preparing rubber as it is now coming from the Far East—that is, rubber in what is known as the washed form. To-day, says the India Rubber World, of468 words
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Article1241 1906-02-15 8 Manipulations Accentuate the Strength of the Market. As certain inquiries have been addressed to “The Financier’’ on the subject of the tin market, with special reference to the metal market report which appeared in our issue of says that useful journal in its issue of Jan. 9.1,241 words
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Article517 1906-02-15 8 Keen Interest in Rubber. The Ceylon Observer contains a report of an interview on planting prospects in the Philippines with Mr. II. B. Scheitliu. an American gentleman going home via India and Ceylon from the Far East. Mr. Schei'tlin says the Davao Planters’ Association is a517 words
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Article1648 1906-02-15 8 Race Week. J’riMng Smithii/. Uh Frbrutirif. Penang is just commencing to recover from the effects of a week of horrid dissipation, and even the very bullocks wear a more tired-looking air than usual, while the customary Sunday calm is intensified from its contrast *to the feverish activity which1,648 words
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Article882 1906-02-15 8 The following j, the General Letter kindly tarnished t,. k John Jladdon to. Colonial Produce ilerchanV ,i" 111 t .-U-. iits t.l -fciUon, E. C., and carrying date of the departure ui tho fIn ,,J lil ni .Saturday morning:— London i:;t}, There has been very little report,882 words
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660 1906-02-15 9 Wm. Jas. Hy. Thompson’s India-Rubber Circular. 12th January, 1906. x action Friday. 5th January, moderate supplies were offereu, ,„ld at steady prices tor toluiiitVntral America. Madagascar, and Xvassa. Ceylon and 5 Plantation sold at lull prices. ;11 id Peruvian.— 102 pkgs. offer',,1 t sold, coarse entrefine 0} ball bought in660 words
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Article848 1906-02-15 9 The American Boycott. Wmi r« tVivnr; to the following from a! •eoelll iIt• (>* oiiltil < l tit* HI </• >!*’•' j Tli. b-»\.*>tt ot Vnn-rican goods by liina j i" t in »i kuhle tor tin* that it alfurils i t! «*t cohesion ami s|k>ntaue- I ,H>rati*»!*848 words
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Article177 1906-02-15 9 Tiik departure at the end ot* January of one of the most popular and well-known members of the planting community, Mr. R. \Y. Harrison, connected with the district of Kalutara. Ceylon, for nearly twenty years, lias created a gap which will In* hard to till. Mr. Harrison’s connection177 words
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184 1906-02-15 9 Registered January Hth, by Baker and Xairde. 3, Crosby Square, K.C. Capital. £12,500, in JH shares. Objects: To acquire and deal with laud in the Malay Peninsula or elsewhere; to adopt an agreement with F.M. Baer. A. H. Schlesinger and V. A. Kllisen. and to carry184 words
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Article521 1906-02-15 9 Rubber in London in 1905. Messrs. J. Russell Grant and Co., rubber brokers at London, thus report on business in 1905: —The past year, though a lean year in a commercial sense, has nevertheless introduced a now sphere of industry to the London share market. This, in a521 words
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Article154 1906-02-15 9 Another twenty-five Lux aiv lamps of 700 candle power each, w ith ornamental structural post*, for the Sanitary Board’s installation at 1 }N>li. says the inn'Hot Malaga, have arrived in Penang. This completes the order given to the Lux Lamp Go., and when placed in position154 words
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Article152 1906-02-15 9 Thk Japanese Ambassador in London is leaving for Japan at tlie end of March on leave of absence. Since his appointment as Minister to the Court of St. James* in 1900. his Excellency has never had a holiday of any considerable duration. Viscountess Hayashi, it152 words
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Article1299 1906-02-15 9 Folk British torpcdudcstrojers are expect, ed to arrive here <m or about the 20th from Hongkong homeward bound. Thk United Lankat Plantations, a Deli venture, has just distributed a 25 ner cant dividend and a bonus. A race meeting is fixed to be held at Batu Gajali,1,299 words
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Article42 1906-02-15 9 The final race for the President's prize, 250 yards handicap, was swum off at Tanjong Katong. vest* rday morning. A good race resulted a> follows: —Ist Cuscaden (Scr.), time 3.49 :2nd Le Mesurier 1 45 yards.).and 3rd Coullic <4U yards.)42 words
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Article82 1906-02-15 9 The Straits Times Annual.” The follow in*: is from the G ylon Obserrtr.— By to day's mail we liave received a copy of the Stroii* Z’./wc* Annutil. which is late iu making its appearance localise the original tnlition was dc **troyed by tire, and the entire thing had to be82 words
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Article83 1906-02-15 9 Ox Saturday. Corporal Salleli bin Jafar was again before Mr. Bryant who resumed the preliminary inquiry into the allegation of culpable homicide by shooting Tan Yn Yup at Selitai on the 25th ultimo. Mr. Grant conducted the case for the Crown Mr. Harris appeared for the83 words
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Article92 1906-02-15 9 Sixer; tin- fixing of the dollar there ha» lieen a commendable tendency shown on the part of many of the big firms and stol en in Singapore to bring the prices of commodities in every-day use into proper relationship with the value of currency, but there still remains92 words
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Article176 1906-02-15 9 A coKKKsi'oxi-KNT writes; —The balusters of the second flight of stairs leading to the first fioor of the Police Courts, are a menace to the safety oi the police court-going public. Tbe rail protecting the stairs on top is in the same condition. As a rule several176 words
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Article94 1906-02-15 10 The result of the competition for this Club's Monthly Medal, played yesterday, was as follows: Handicap Total, Lieut Kirkwood 37 pi 38 scr *74 win. A. M. Hog}* 44 pi 39 7 76 lloctor Campbell 39 pi 40 pi 2 SI Doctor Finlavson 42 pi 4694 words
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Article107 1906-02-15 10 Mr. D. .1. S. Bailey, in bis monthly repoit of his residentsliip of Sinumggang, Sarawak, says: H. H. the Hajah Mncla, accompanied by Mr. Ivone Kirkpatrick, arrived in H. H.'s motor-launch on 23rd at 1.50 p. m. There were crowds of people present when H.107 words
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Article125 1906-02-15 10 Mr. H. Seymour, who is at present conducting Sandow physical culture classes in Singapore, is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Sandow intimating that he is retiring from active work as a strong man and intends in future to devote lhmself to teaching aud the lighter parts125 words
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Article147 1906-02-15 10 At 4.20 on Saturday afternoon Mr. H. Kuouth. who resides at East Coast Koad. Taujong Katong. reported to the police at Gaylang Station that a body of a European was lying in the jungle off the Fast Coast Road. The police immediately proceeded to the scene and147 words
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Article172 1906-02-15 10 The following is from the Pinang ijasette: —We are sorry to hear that W. Mawley. who brought downs* contingent of horses for Dalian's from Singapore, met with an accident while riding one morning and is now* iu Hospital with a broken collar-bone. Mr. O. Selmle, the popular manager172 words
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Article200 1906-02-15 10 5. C. C v, S R. C. T e vms representing these Clubs met on the Esplanade on Saturday and a rather tame game ended in favour of the Cricket Club by 107 runs and one w’icket. For the winners, Carver sec ired 5 wickets for 15 runs200 words
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Article228 1906-02-15 10 The Singapore Philharmonic orchestra gave another of their series of popular concerts at the Town Hall, on Saturday night, when, in spite of several other attractions, there was a satisfactory audience, including H. E. Sir John Anderson and Miss Anderson. Under the baton of Mr. W. G. St.228 words
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697 1906-02-15 10 The statutory meeting was held ou 16th inst. at the London Chamber of Commerce. Sir Frank A. Swettenliam presiding. The Chairman said the board hail received a rejiort from the manager in the Fast, Mr. McGregor. They had been able to retain the services of the697 words
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Article1084 1906-02-15 10 Facts and Fancies.. Sydney 16th January. Sydney, the home of the Mother-state (New South Wales), according to recent statistics, is enjoying unusual prosperity. Increased population, increased trade, and increased revenue are reported. The season has been favourable, plentiful rains having tempered the summer heat and made the grass1,084 words
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947 1906-02-15 10 The Attorney-General vs. Jin Yio Tony J Co. Tlie following is from the Straits Echo This was a case re the exportation of Straits Dollars which created a great sensation last vear among the Chinese merchants of Penang and the Straits generally. On947 words
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Article437 1906-02-15 10 THE LOWLANDS RUBBER c o. Some Particulars of the r Thk Kuala Lumpur correH,w° lpan y. the Times of Ceylon recently sT 1 that the shareholders of the n D,1 Mn <**l dollar company, the Batu Unjor l,2i mously decided to amalgamate Jm lHni lands and Highlands estate in the437 words
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Article558 1906-02-15 10 Fkom eleven till almost 3 o'clock, without a break, on Saturday, Mr. Seth laboured to separate the wheat from the chaff in the statements made by witnesses. The case was one in which Mahomed Mydin, a shopkeeper, was alleged to have received stolen property, namely: eighteen incandescent558 words
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Article1577 1906-02-15 11 < Ko^KNiiacm lias resumed charge of v i; n, (‘(insulate at Singapore. W Thimbu is appointed a Cadet in iv -ii‘Service of this Colony. H. Hh hari»s is appointed an Ast SuiH*rinU‘iideut of Works. P. AN. IX, iv Nwson is appointed a member of 1 t ,f1,577 words
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Article119 1906-02-15 11 This morning, a Chinese lad was charged by Sergeant Nolan for disorderly conduct in throwing sand over women travelling along North Bridge Road in jinrikishas. Constable 108 saw the lad doing this yesterday, and arrested him. Sergeant Nolan told the Court that the women, Chinese and Japanese, suffered119 words
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Article811 1906-02-15 11 Singapore is undoubtedly a place of vivid contrasts, and all enticing interest to the keen investigator of manners and customs of Eastern nations. NVliere would, we ask, he obtained a greater variety of ethnological subjects to deal with The ghost of that great man. Sir Stamford Raffles,811 words
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Article223 1906-02-15 11 A number of invited guests, including a large number of children, gathered at the residence of Dr. Handy, on Syed Ali Road, at 9 o'clock last night to witness a most interesting entertainment provided by Dr. Paulisz. This gentleman is a most skilful prestidigitateur as well as223 words
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Article612 1906-02-15 11 1 Told You So.*’ I was a knockin' round in u.e usual style the other day an afore I knew wlier. I was X was up ter me eyes in trouble. It came that sudden, as I did nt know it was there till I was right in612 words
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Article260 1906-02-15 11 Alai;aim*a is a Cliitty and a money lender, living in Market Street. He .seems to have been ill-treating a servant named Kurpan, in fact had him tied up at the foot of the stairs in his house. On the 3rd instant, one Perrnal went to see what260 words
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Article103 1906-02-15 11 This morning, Detective Inspector Tyrrell charged Li Koh Soon with rash act on the 10th instant by knocking Li A Seng into the river and holding him under the water. Li A Seng said that the defendant struck him with a piece of wood into the river103 words
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Article34 1906-02-15 11 Ok Saturday, the robber tires of a gentleman's bicycle were torn off at the junction of High Street and North Bridge Road owing to the rails being higher than the roadway.34 words
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Article683 1906-02-15 11 The Sterling Scheme. V a,Tvi h ol h r -Vearamaiga „ated ng Scl,tn,e have triennial in» annum, and the follow.™ 4480 P** nients have been a, an g appointsar css Land. be f af r! t t ral laa l shortly of »nt 4 a T r or683 words
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277 1906-02-15 11 Ok the 13th ultimo, Wong Wi cut his throat with a pocket knife at No. 17 Sago Street. A report was made to the police and he was removed to the General Hospital. There he made a statement that he did not know how277 words
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Article32 1906-02-15 12 The usual mouthly shoot was held on Saturday and Sunday last arm the results were as follow A Class—S. M. Care:— 9H. B Class —(dinner Ago* 101.32 words
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Article121 1906-02-15 12 Captain Ellis, Commandant; Captain Stockley Adjutant. Captain Stockley. K. M. L. 1.. A. I). C. to His Excellency the Governoi. t«u»k over the duties of Adjutant of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, this morning. Captain Baker, who has performed the duties o: Adjutant for some time, lea121 words
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Article136 1906-02-15 12 Balimkk. a Kling girl, had kept house for Smgaram for four years, became wearied of the position and left him without notice. During this period he had given her some ornaments worth $33. These she took with her. He felt bad about this and meeting her on Sunday,136 words
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Article121 1906-02-15 12 It is alleged that one Indri** was stabbed by out* Tail) at Pulo Buk.un oil the 26th ultimo. The former was removed to the General Hospital where lie died on Sunday, presumably the result of the wound. I aib was arrested and the case was121 words
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Article134 1906-02-15 12 Tib Times of Malaya says that sportsmen will be interested to hear of a rare occurrence which took place a few days ago —a shot from a tiny Smith aud Weston revolver of calibre *33 bore killing a full-grown Sambur deer. It appears that Mr. Blather wick. Assistant Engineer,134 words
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Article191 1906-02-15 12 :.lk. H. NY. Bailey, a planter, returned on the 2nd Feb. to Ceylon after an absence of a fortnight, the greater part of which he s[>ent in Burmali whither he went to rei>ort on four hundred acres of rubber land. Seen by a representative of the Tine* of191 words
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Article186 1906-02-15 12 \Contributed The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Clmrch will be held to-morrow evening at a quarter to nine o’clock. The programme will consist of organ and vocal music, the passing of the various accounts aud reports, and a conversazione. From tlie Year-Book which has just been published,186 words
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Article430 1906-02-15 12 Jo the Editor of the Straits 7 Hues. Dkak Sik, bile 1 endorse Mr. Huttenbach s protest against extending the power of banishment to the Courts, I cannot agree with him. uor with your leader of yesterday, in opposition to the Bill for Houses of Detention. As430 words
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Article502 1906-02-15 12 W.J. C. Korman v. II. van Wyk. Tins morning in the Supreme Court the above case was called Ik*fore Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton. The plaintiff (who was I not in Court) was represented by Mr. Lyons. while Mr. van Cuylenberg appeared for the defendant. Mr. Lyons stated that502 words
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Article30 1906-02-15 12 Fair Maid, if you've a laggard Beau Who backward seems the Scratch to toe, Invent a Rival—that's the Plan That cannot fail to fetch your" Man.30 words
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282 1906-02-15 12 Tho' this place is dull an tireary. Yet, me an* my pal Weary, ’ad a reg’lar sort oi bender, when we wandered out ter see— AH the brilliant decorations. Made with Hags of all the Nations, Aa was blowin’in the breezes, for ter282 words
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Article642 1906-02-15 12 The True Story—Three Men Arrested. The following excerpt from a Hongkong pa(K*r should Ik* of interest to our Chinese readers as the unfortunate Mr. Chan Boon Chan was well-known here as agent to the Opium Farmer: —A tragedy was enacted on Friday at Tai Po. the victim642 words
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912 1906-02-15 12 10th January The following is from the Mining Journal.” Tin shows a further considerable advance, and all efforts to keep the price back are unavailing. The strength has largely come from the East, where producers have declined to sell, driving dealers on this side912 words
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Article120 1906-02-15 12 Woo Tai and (h»o Hok were vest charged by Inspector Sheet!v withaJln!?* Cheng Pai. a gambling informer. Mr I appeared for them. Mr. Haw try. Assistant SujK-i ii.tin.i, Police, in charge ot the (iamhlin.. Sn„.,r won Department, sai.l that the awinlaLt, bail reported to him the Hist120 words
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Article769 1906-02-15 12 The Loyal Mint, whose big grim frontage on the slope of Tower-hill is an object of reverential awe to town and country visitors alike, is in the throes of that activity which accompanies the annual production of the New Year coinage: and the citizen who exhibits such769 words
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Article253 1906-02-15 13 jg of the case of C. A. Ribeiro 1 ;l nd Co. was continued lie fore till* ..i.-k.-t match played on tlie S. C. C. 1 V" t Saturday was between the S.C.C. iv Oon XI"and not S. C. C. v. S. K.C. t r n riid253 words
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Article195 1906-02-15 13 i a .lays ago. a verdant Chinaman was umUinj* aloug North Bridge Hoad. On house lie saw some Japanese ladies within, tiring of an amorous turn, he vinct d his pleasure at seeing them. Tlierei|m!i. the males of the household seized him, tied him to a post195 words
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Article436 1906-02-15 13 < i:i« kkt matches for the remainder of the >« ai have been fixed as under Raster blowy rs. F. M. S., at Singapore. hitstnitnh Perak rs. Selangor, at Perak. Anifnst Hunk Holiday Colony vs. F. M. S.. ;,t Kuala Lumpur. Christmas Penang rs. 1*« iak.436 words
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Article145 1906-02-15 13 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*." Dkak Sir —ln your issue of yesterday it is stated that a cyclist had the tires of his bicycle torn off while crossing the tram rails on Saturday last on North Bridge Road. This is not the only danger which145 words
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Article830 1906-02-15 13 Yesterday, Eusope Mahomed Juri and Sadan were charged before Messrs. Bry ant and Scott by Detective Inspector Tyrrell with housebreaking and theft on the night of the 27th ultimo. Euso|>e pleaded guilty, the other wished to be tried. Inspector Tyrrell remarked that in the face of830 words
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Article1095 1906-02-15 13 (Hongkong Daily Prr*a. :jOth Jan.) The trade of this Colonv is honeycombed I with fraud and deceit.” These words were said, not of Hongkong, but of Singapore, in connection with promotion of the Bill for Registration of Partnerships, which, after long discussion, was read a second time. The(Hongkong Daily Prr*a. :jOth Jan.) - 1,095 words
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Article513 1906-02-15 13 Awywiw may U- tlie effect of the unci. appreciate.! dollar p .lemllv. it is übrioox that it K Uvinua markedly iliaaHtroiiH effect uimn sUrlme paid lucu in general. aud ou certain ciaWa of thc*e men particular: „amelv. the Knrotieaii Polio, and tlie Kn.opea,. Wanlers The lower513 words
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Article569 1906-02-15 13 S.R.C. v. 80th Co. R.G.A. 2nd XI. Thk S.R.C., auil the second eleveu teim of the 80th I'o. R.G.A., met in an association football match on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, and the large crowd of spectators that assembled saw a really good game played. The teams proved well569 words
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734 1906-02-15 13 a successful tradesman. Who’s Hr, 8T°ws fat with the years. dehehted* 1 to revea l to a t€( world the intimate life of C mi was a hat might be carried in a Docket with Krlv°«T’ 34 e volu e ®“ed nearly as large734 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement32 1906-02-15 13 STEARNS’ WINE OF GOD LIVER OIL is the greatest stnengthsner of the age. It is a standard remedy in all civilised countries, for its superior qualities have made it world famous. Sold.32 words
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Article3706 1906-02-15 14 Hnroi-' M. ~ ' • - Hii Hnroi-' M. A discussion oiose m *-*ne of the smoking compartments of the Coiirishman as we sptd through the undulating oouirtry be: *re reaching Falmouth a 1 to which citv :> the capital of Cornwall. No book- of reference were forthcoming to3,706 words
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Article500 1906-02-15 14 A Strait* /•>//»* 0*1 respondent writ** follows under date. Hatang l'adang. 4th February: There are to l>e general ciiauge> amougst Government Officers this mouth. Mr. Winstedt and Mr. Breslaud are both lieiug transferred, and will l>e much missed by the community, both In ing good sportsmen500 words
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Article183 1906-02-15 14 Some people profitabkGovernment made a luilwav. bargain bv taking o\er the ac •j t w The Perak Pioneer sets them right by drawing attention to the fac k u iiaings paid for tl.e j-erumnent alone, in their unfinished sta {two length of 18 miles, came to tin t183 words
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Article124 1906-02-15 14 <m the There was great evciU mt n bruar y. Shameen at Canton. <>n JJf h resi a,urf when it became known tha w ith h* of Dr. Andrew Reattie there. wife, has practically made the i 0 n their life's work was forc.bh p that day by124 words
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4181 1906-02-15 15 Uaiiv Press o£ iiongkong has Ut critical of the comn= 1 o immunity of Singapore in reu,eriiai thp Registration of Partner-s»-li Hongkong, it seems, nurses the subject that are alien to entertained by the majority of t our local Chamber of ComitI!1"4,181 words
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Article336 1906-02-15 15 A (iort rmuent Gneetfr Kxtraordinu$y publishes the following order by His Excellency the Governor in Council under “The Coin Import and Export Ordinance 1903:—” Whereas by section 3 of “The Coin Imj»ort and Exix *it Ordinance 1903,’’ it is provided that it shall 1m* lawful for the Governor336 words
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199 1906-02-15 16 Special Telegrams to the Straits Times.” (By Submarine Cable) Hongkong 7th February. The British barque Mobile Bay was totally destroyed by fire off An-ping on the 6th instant. Eight-thousand cases of kerosene oil and the crew were rescued l>y the steamer Dcrima. Lavish preparations are beiug made here for the199 words
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Article366 1906-02-15 16 [By special arrangement with Der Ostasia t indie Lloyd" (By Submarine Cable) Berlin 7th February. At t'ne Morocco Conference, Germany and France have hitherto failed to reach an agreement on the jx»liee question. The French demands, as set forth in the Tempx and the Journal den Debatn[By special arrangement with “ Der Ostasia t indie Lloyd" | - 366 words
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Article3196 1906-02-15 16 Reuter’ s Telegrams. (By Submarine Cable) tier'll. Singapore 5.15 p.m. 7th February. Del'd, by Reuter 5.15 p.m. 7th February. At a meeting of the National Rifle Association, it was announced tiiat teams from the Federated Malay States and Uganda would compete at Bisley. The Privy Council in Dublin lias revoked3,196 words
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408 1906-02-15 16 I The following extracts from a letter from the Director, Imperial Institute, are published for the information of the public: I have much pleasure in informing you that a sample of cotton from the Federated Malay States has been examined in408 words
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Advertisement46 1906-02-15 16 SOME people are loth to believe that a cod liver oil preparation can 1 11 pleasant and agreeable in aI1 possess all the good medicinal q Jif the oil, free from fat. A trial that excellent tonic—Stearns U Cod Liver Oil—will convert tin aceprical. Sold everywhere.46 words
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Article254 1906-02-15 17 Friday’s Results. |.\i>u:s Dorm.Es. Mrs. Brooke —6 beat Miss ,n.l Mrs. McTaggart 4, 6-4, 6-3 -il/ma 11 iit am y|j ss Littlefair —4 beat Mi Newton 2. 6-2. 6-2. Mrs. Saunders—4 beat Mrs. and Mrs. Hartnell—2. 6-0, 4-6, e r ut ,v left miHnislied. H \M254 words
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166 1906-02-15 17 Sale of Properties &c. Held at Powell Co’s Saleroom Yesterday Afternoon. n» -hare and Mite lvst ot Tan Kali A liiak nil* r tlie Will of Tan Kim Cheng. deceased, during tin term of 21 \«*»rs from tin* 27th. Febmarv 1N92. Wingone equal eighth part of i>ne equal fourth part166 words
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Article286 1906-02-15 17 Thk conceit promoted by the Y.M.C.A. Ubletic Club and which was given in the Town Hall last night was a great success from the }>oint of view that the artistes 'li>tinguished themselves creditably. Unfortunately. however, the audience was not as as had been expected. Nevertheless286 words
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Article163 1906-02-15 17 M N, v r old residents of Singapore reniembe ti v. F. II. Morgan, for many years 1 astor ,f tb. M. K. Church in Coleman Street Mt n,, w Fiebl Agent of a Boston (l .S. i "ui<»,is shortly after his return to 1163 words
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Article126 1906-02-15 17 Thk King will commence next season with fifteen horses, of which three are three-year-olds and all the others are two-year-olds. All the older horses have been judiciously w eeded, as they were of no use for high-class racing, so the sooner they were got rid of the126 words
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Article63 1906-02-15 17 The Ladies’ February mesial was played on Monday' afternoon. Scores. Miss Cox 69 9 53 Mrs. Hartnell ss 3= 55 Mrs. Gansloscr 64 8=56 Mrs. Peirce 61— 3= 58 Mrs. Freer 60j»i I=6l Miss Boulton 73—12 61 Mrs. 4. R. Nicholson 69 4= 65 Miss Gentle63 words
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Article62 1906-02-15 17 FINANCE COMMERCE. Vi th February, l'JOti. Thk Netherlands Trading Society to-day quotes the 4/ms bank rate at 2/4 A- The Mercantile Bank quotes it at 2/4 Thk Manager of the Sociote ties Elams de Kinta states that tlie total output from the various tin mines of the Company during last62 words
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Article95 1906-02-15 17 Gauibier buyers 7.65 do (Cube No. 1) uupickcd 10.374 Copra Bali 7.40* do Pontianak 7.00 Pepper, Black buyers 20.25 do White, 5% buyers 29.50 S&go Flour Sarawak 3.05 do Brunei No. 1 tt 2.85 Pearl Sago .5.40 Coffee Bali, 15% basis 20.25 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 25.00 Coffee, Liberian95 words
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Article263 1906-02-15 17 (Mercantile Bank.) On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/44 Demand 2/4} Private 6 m/s 2/4 do 3 m/s 2/4| On Germany —Bank d/d 2.40 Private 3 m/s 2.45 do 6 m/s 2.47 On France —Bank d/d 2.954 Private 3 m/s 3.004 do 6 m/s 3.02} On India —Bank T. T.263 words
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Article246 1906-02-15 17 Number p Last Shares j C mpftUy Buyer, Seller. Tn»«* I I II 60L0. 13,500 1 10 I 10 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd 13 5ot 15.00 uuu«u«d. 4,000 U0 HO (Deferred) 8.00; 20,000 5 10 > 6 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd 2 001 nom. 10,000 5246 words
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Article137 1906-02-15 17 400,000 1 1 Liutf .Development Co., Lul.. 8.00 8.00 50.0U0 uiiin ued 2,000 100 #lOO Federated Engineering Co., Ui. 175.00 4,500 50 50 Fraser »V iNeaw*, Ltd. it*2.do 102.00 80,000 125 > 125 j Hongkong and *)liaugliai Ban* £94.10 18,000 100 100 llowartli Krsktne, Ltd. 180.00 0,400 10 10137 words
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Article144 1906-02-15 17 20,000 lo 6 Balgowuie Rubber Estate Ltd. 12.00 12.00 70,000 10 10 Batu Unjor Rubber Co., Ltd. 2-5.00 25.00 H. uuisbued. j 70,000 i XI Bukit Rajah ..£1.10.0 y.t/Uo uui*>suetl 6,000 XI X 1 Cicely Rubber Estate £2. *>.U 6,000 X 1 £0-15 5% Pref. X2. 5.0 l,5oomu*Hiued j144 words
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Article53 1906-02-15 17 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 6% 1600,000 3% prem sales. Rilev Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% 225,000 2% prem buyers. Snuacore Mimicipal 0% *00.000 2*. prem buyer,. Smgap jre j» 5% 1,878,000 1% prem buyer*. 1% I'WOJO par. sellers. Paear D k G Ltd. 6% 250.000 1 <, prem Taujoo n 1 aga53 words
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Article400 1906-02-15 17 8th February. Per Pentakota .—From Calcutta via Penan® Mr- Duff Mr J. C. Buchanan, Baron and brother, Mr. N. A. Nassim, Mr. Mrs and Miss Bridgnell, Mr. and Mrs. Masson Mr S? Mrs. F. H. Lovell, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr j Mayell, Mr. H. C. Bennett, Mr. and400 words
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Article1107 1906-02-15 17 ions, Capt Kilpatrick, Borate!? a Fro Sourubaya, 9th Feb. Nil. S°* For Rangoon, 14th—W. i node fagelund Nor. str. 2,82® tons. CaDt Jan^r 0 13t j Feb From New Castle, 18th w^:i«r-w dp G<,thri 4c oHth n r 644 on Weggera, and fwi Fr B Uvi 10th1,107 words
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Article737 1906-02-15 17 Same port probable date of arrival and name'of agenti. Steamers. Achilles, China. Mar. 18; Mansfield. Agamemnon, Liverpool, Feb. 22; Mansfield. Airlie, Sydney, Feb. 24; Boustead. Alcinous, China, Apl 1; Mansfield. Ameer, London, Mar. 14; Paterson Simons Antenor, China, Feb. 25; Mansfield Aparima, Newcastle, Feb. 26 Boustead. Arconia, Vladivostock.737 words
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Article745 1906-02-15 18 Feb. 1 Stettiu, Brit-str, 1396 tons. Farrell. Langkat. Katz Bros Karang. Put str, *207 tons, Hunn, Palembang. Aug Guan Choon Valentvn, Put str. *24S tons. ries. Sambas, Pacmlels 8 Nam Sang, Brit str, 2391 t ins. Payne. Calcutta, Bonstead Amherst, Brit str, 133 tons, Scott, Poutianak, Wee Bin Malacca.745 words
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Article407 1906-02-15 18 Feb. 7 Telena. Brit str, I*. Samlxxi and Dover f.o. Hum Sang, Brit str, Penang ami Calcutta Uedang. Siam str. Bangkok Billiton. Brit str, Anatnbas ami Natunas Is Kistna, Brit str. 1*. Swettenham ami Penang Selangor. Brit str, Tel ukAuson via ports Matoppo. Brit str. Hongkong ami Japan 8407 words
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Advertisement22 1906-02-15 18 I D0TTRID6E BROTHERS, LTO LONDON, Undeutakeiis and Monumental Masons. Sole Agent ALBERT L. A. DALEY (50, Middle Road, t Singapore. U 134722 words
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Advertisement928 1906-02-15 18 COMMON 8EM8E-NUT8HELL A new medical work on the cauaea and mod scientific and effectual means of self-cure ever discovered for nervous and functional debility, waste of vitality, depression of spirits, Ac.,with practical observations on marriage and full directions for removing certain disqualifications that destroy the happiness of wedded life. It928 words
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Advertisement882 1906-02-15 18 and Perrins’ Sauce. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. e 0 i The Uni.ersal Remedy for Acidity oi Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, lndis!psti"ti. Sour Eructations, Bilious Affections The I*:. Cure i >.i Gout, Rheumatic Gout and (.travel. Safebt. am! most Gentle Mcdi« ino for882 words
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