The Straits Times, 11 November 1908
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Title Section13 1908-11-11 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.80(>. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 11. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.'13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1908-11-11 1 Just Landed. immr One four-cylinder, 20-25 h.p. "MORS" LIMOUSINE, painted Red, four speeds and reverse, fitted with SELF-STARTING DEVICE,' detachable rims on back wheels and one extra detachable rim fitted with tyre, tyres *****0, side and rear lamps, two acetylene headlights with separate generator, horn, jack and tools complete. Trial286 words
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Advertisement212 1908-11-11 1 HALES TOURS Beach Road, Singapore. The Most Remarkable Illusion in the World of Rapid Railway Travel. HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. 1. ENGLAND (North Wales). 2. AMERICA and NIAGARA FALLS. 8. ITALY (Naples and Vesuvius). 4. HOLLAND (Neerden to Leeren). 5. AFRICA (Rhodesia). Trains run continuously from 7 to 11 p.m., stopping every212 words
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Advertisement310 1908-11-11 1 ROBINSON Company. A FRESH SHIPMENT OF Kynoch Sporting Cartridges. Loaded Kynoch new K. S. G." Powder and SCHULTZ Nitro Powder. The great advantages claimed by the new "K. S. G." Powder are Absolute Immunity from BLOWBACK, a LESS RECOIL than that given by any other Powder. AtP\' A Loaded "K.S.<J."310 words
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Advertisement203 1908-11-11 1 ADELPHI HOTEL. E ,r) Select fireproof residential and transit Hotel commanding the most peaceful and attractive outlook in Singapore. comfortable central lea i heerful 00l Convenient The highest clasa Accommodation at Moderate prices. Specially attractive rates by the quarter or year. Those desiring economy combined with continental cooking and a203 words
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Article1200 1908-11-11 2 PLANTING IN BRITISH WEST INDIES. Campaign of Education. In my last notes I made some reference to rubber planting in Tobago, and since then, write* a correspondent in the India Rubber World, I have had the opportunity of discus sing this part of the world on the occasion1,200 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement434 1908-11-11 2 Special Reductions. HUMBER CARS 10-12 AND 20 H.P. Newly Arrived. Lmtost Model. V^^AiJ^/ UnuarD" Owing to facilities for turning out large numbers of these famous Cars in order to meet the growing demand, COST OF PRODUCTION has been reduced to a point which enables them to be offered to the434 words
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Advertisement476 1908-11-11 2 G.pTpMUNEMiO IP Special Bargains ifL W Home Presents! M HIGH-CLASS S JAPANESE ART WORK. l uipr«ce«emed KtULC I IOINS IDTTZR/HLSTQ- THE Great Cash Sale! Now Proceeding, till Wednesday, November 25. WORKS OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC MERIT. Most Suitable for Presents to all who have Taste. COMMON AND VERY CHEAP CURIOS476 words
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Article412 1908-11-11 3 A SUMMARY OF EXPERIMENTS WITH ALCOHOL. Most Virulent of all Poisons "Is alcohol a poison to the animal organism I Students of pathology, we are told in an article written by Dr. Henry Smith Williams, answer this question with no uncertain voice i The matter in presented in412 words
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Article167 1908-11-11 3 Some time ago the announcement wan made that the War Office was experimenting with a i!< recruiting system and that a lady recruiting-sergeant had been appointed on i trial." A reporter called at the recruiting depot at Charing Cross to ascertain if the new idea bad come up167 words
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Advertisement790 1908-11-11 3 mm M^ By Special wtfin24f s Purveyor* lo sr%fl V^^M Warrant /^3vfr£\ HM- Th Xi 8 Bin Celebrated Oilmen's Stores fLT l^iJijE PICKLES. SOUPS. JAMS. JELLIES. I Ijt I |H^B POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. |B Shl A«enU for LEA PERRIN'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE BpF Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. AN IDEAL INVALID FOOD790 words
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Advertisement109 1908-11-11 3 PERFECTLY COMFORTABLE No matter how much pain your Rheumatism it causing you now, there is a remedy that will cure you. Little* Oriental Balm has soothed thousands of sufferers from this insidious disease. You can prove this very easi'v by sendfng to your chemist for a bottle of this grand109 words
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Advertisement736 1908-11-11 3 E~fl Vestt eS igi xttl^mmm^^^^^^^mm^^mmWr VBBaQi Wc^m^^-^—<^mwßP\mmW/ CHEAPEST and BEST. issu Maynard Co CHESTS SUPPLIED OR limited I CHEMISTS and DRUGGISTS. Ttr hkal) Ml k jnf} hranch ohfh k ■4, Battery Road. SSr 309. North Bridge Rd. E^ 1 AXES, MINES AND -HOSPITALS SUPPLIED AT BBS? m SPECTACLES. Dispensing and736 words
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Article806 1908-11-11 4 Same, port, probable date of arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Alrlie, Sydney, Dec 23 Bonstead Aparima, Calcutta. Deo 8 Boustead Astyanax, Liverpool. Nov 94 W. Mansfield Armand Behin. Sai ■m, Dec It M. Maritime! Assaye, Colombo, Dec 17 P. 4 O. Coy Ayntbia. Bombay. Deo Borneo Coy806 words
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Article123 1908-11-11 4 From EUROPE- Hy the N. D. L. steamer Goabcn, due November 1 1. From CHINA— By the at M. steamer Poly lie- ien, doe November 16. L,elt Singapore i Dc» 1 B. I. 3ct 8 M. M. Oot 9 P. *O. Jet 18 N.JUj. ■)<■; 15 B123 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement619 1908-11-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. a?o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*;, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through Bills ->f Lading lscned for Ckaa C I. Persian Gulf, Continental, and Am rl Ports. I it timers -fill leave Si^gap^rci on or abon MAIL LINE. (Outteard/or China).619 words
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Advertisement1167 1908-11-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE TO FEDERATED MALAY STATES PORTS AND PENANG. FLIIT. 1POH "BYE LEONO" "KINTA" "PENANG" "PERAK" "M\t,wi'\" -8ELANOOR" ,.RA»^t TT H i N "CARLYtiE" "BAN WHATT HIN "SAPPHO" "TjADY WELD" "POH ANN "SRI HELENE" MONDAYS (or Malacca, Port Diokson, Port Swettenham and1,167 words
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Advertisement671 1908-11-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Tbea teamera ot thia Company maintain a regnlar service between Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, and Rotterdam, an£ the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven diroot, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo671 words
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Advertisement806 1908-11-11 4 BTEAMEB BAILINBB N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYO Imperial German Mall Lin*. Tha faH and waU known mail steam- r this Company tail fortnightly from iNsa i Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South- n ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonu i Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vise Port Bald, Bast, Aden, Colombo, fssi v806 words
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Advertisement96 1908-11-11 4 AN INQUIRY ANSWERED. A gentleman at Ucmbesi, Khotlesia, writes to inquire win re Chaiutx rluiu s Cough Remedy can be procured. He says he has learned of the (jood effects resulting from its use, and as children in that locality aro often subject to coughs, he desired to give it96 words
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Article1281 1908-11-11 5 I tIiF.K Ihla hawl'lMl tb« t..lloWlD( khhrcTtv.i-ina «t< I- itr. atnanier nit.- -fthtp; hq.--lMtiq;ie ■eh.--HbMWj Yci.— V«ht; Cni.C.-aiwii lit.- <)u bu»t. Vi.r.— Torpwlu: H.p— tiuno-puwer Brit.Hr t tali D. B.— HW Sthtu j l-rh.— Pr.ireh Oar (litiiwii llnt.-I>ut h Ital. Italian Mpan.— MpmiiUi. 8v- Mumwak 11..-.— «letiaii»l1,281 words
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Article92 1908-11-11 5 November io Hild. Nor str, Bangkok Glenosle. Brit str, rVuang ami Rangoon Hong Bee, Brit str, H'kong. Amoy, Swatow Kut Sang, Brit atr, Penang and Calcutta Sumatra, Brit Btr, Antwerp via porte Namxaug. Brit str, Hongkong, S'ghai, Japan Teresa, Brit atr. Macua.ar via ports II ftonlar, Ger str. Hamburg92 words
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Article324 1908-11-11 5 Bi Major E. C. Ellis, Acting Commandant, B.V.C. Singapore, Ktvembcr 10, 1908. B.V.C. Notice. A amokiug ooncert will be held in the S.V.C. Drill Hall, ou Saturday -21st, at 9 p.m. Ticket* of admission to be had on payment of 11— from the Sergt. Major S.V.C.324 words
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89 1908-11-11 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To* Day. TANJONO PAOAR. Eart Wharf Basin Job. L. Kvixton. East Wharf Section 1— Teesta. Section No. 1 (Shekrb Wharf)— Nil. Section 2— Denbigh Hall, Palitana, Maoduff B—Cbienßtnai.8 CbienRtnai. 4— Nil. S— Charon. 6 Calypo, Hyaou. 7—89 words
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Article111 1908-11-11 5 To MOBKOW Batavia I'naDvn 8 a.m. Siogkep 6. van Linaga 9 a.m. Cnoob Olanggi 10 a m. Malacca, P. D. and P. H. Janet Sicoli 1 p.m. Malacca and Linggi Kheng Seng I p.m. Bangkok Profit p.m. Malacca and Port Dickson Sappho 3 p.m. Fremantle via ports Charon111 words
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Article460 1908-11-11 5 Passengers Outward. Per P. and O. steamer Sicilia, due Novom ber 12.— Mrs. Roberts, Miss A. M. Fanklin, Miss O. M. Salmon, Mrs. Hamilton and children, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. W. J. Haskins, Mr. C. J. Bone, Sergt.- Major Wadler, Sergt. and Mrs. Maander, Sergt. Strom), Sergt. Pearse,460 words
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Article409 1908-11-11 5 Singapore, November 10, his. AKT.CLKK. Pl y C o KS Beans, Long i per catty i 0.031 (do.) French (do.) 0.07 Beef per lb. 0.16 Beef Steak (do.) 0.18 Bean Sprouts (per catty) 0.02} Bamboo Sprouts (do.) 0.08 Blachan (do.) 014 Hnujals (do.) 0.03 Cabbage, Bata via409 words
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Advertisement465 1908-11-11 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY oerrloe is maintainwl between Japau and Europe by tha NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contraot with the Imperial Japan eae Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted through oat by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First465 words
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Advertisement465 1908-11-11 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. JNION 8.8. CO. OFJIEW ZEALAND, LTD BINQAPORR TO NEW ZEALAND DIMOT, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, LYTTLETON AND DUNEDIN, ALSO CALLING AT BAMARANO AND FIJI (IF INDUCIMNT I)KKIKH|. The Company's T.S. Steamer A PAH I MA, (,704 tons, Edwd. Stott Couimaoder, main tains a regular four. monthly service between Singapore and465 words
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Advertisement478 1908-11-11 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P R. Canadian Pacific Railway f Company's Royal Mall Steamship Una. t NATIONAL HIGHWAY W fc(JKOr"E km OH IN A JAPAN. OAM ADA »aa Urn (7NITED BTATJSR. loot* from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki, ilul»od He* of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama Victoria and Varroodver, i M.S. "Enuworlmu" 1 Twin-*.478 words
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Advertisement65 1908-11-11 5 CHILDREN IN THE HOME. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for these- troubles will prove its efficiency and give65 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous230 1908-11-11 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Fbom November 11 to Novkmbib 17.) HIGH WATER LOW WATER "i Time H 'gh t Time H'ght November bra, mm. ft. ma. hra.min. ft. inn. 07._«.. ii J 0.15 am 9.8 s.4Bam' 8 6 W«xBdayll U4l 96 BUpm og r. n n ..i9 'I Mlm 8 -9230 words
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454 1908-11-11 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. To some extent, no doubt, the friction between Franco and Germany in regard to what is known as the Casablanca incident has boon artificially inflated by the Press. The two Governments did not take long to see that the interference of454 words
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Article682 1908-11-11 6 Nothing could more clearly demonstrate the unreliability of paper comparisons between the fleets of the Great Powers than such a report as lias just been presented to the French Chamber by the Reporter on Navy Estimates. It is not likely that the criticisms came as a surprise because the vote682 words
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Article15 1908-11-11 6 The Birds Nests farm of Siam has been let for 144,000 ticals for next year.15 words
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Article19 1908-11-11 6 A smoking concert will be held at the Volunteer Drill Hall ou Saturday, the 21st instant, at 9 o'clock.19 words
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Article19 1908-11-11 6 The manager reports the output of the Sipiau Tin Company for tha month of October to b* 76 piouls.19 words
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Article13 1908-11-11 6 A screw. pile jetty is about to be construct ed at P*rt Swettenham.13 words
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Article18 1908-11-11 6 According to a Reuter wire from London rioting has occurred at Singapore in conaection with the Japanese boycottReuter - 18 words
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Article22 1908-11-11 6 The Siamese steamer Boribat, now in port, is gaily decorated in honour of tho birthday of His Majesty the King of Siam.22 words
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Article20 1908-11-11 6 The Municipal Budget will come up for consideration again at a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday afternoon.20 words
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Article25 1908-11-11 6 Mrs. Clarke desires to convey her best thanks to those of hor friends who sent her messages and tokens of sympathy in her recent bereavement.25 words
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Article22 1908-11-11 6 A ilylaiu who charged another llylam falsely with robbery was sentenced to a month's rigorous imprisonment by the Third Magistrate, this morning.22 words
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Article25 1908-11-11 6 Captain Sir Arthur H. Young, k.i- >t..;., and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Waddoll returned from Christmas Island, this morning, by the British steamer Islander,25 words
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Article22 1908-11-11 6 The person who borrowed Lieutenant Wilberforce's bicycle without his permission has returned it to his quarters without leaving bis name and address.22 words
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Article26 1908-11-11 6 Rattles Hotel proprietors arc arranging a special dinner for Saturday evening. They request their patrons to look for the advertisement which will appear in to-morrow's issue.26 words
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Article38 1908-11-11 6 A number of kilties,' belonging to the Cameron Highlanders arrived in the Colony from North China on tho transport Soudan, and were a source of .interest to the native community as they took a stroll through the town.38 words
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Article38 1908-11-11 6 The friends of Khoo Sook Weu are informed that a subscription to defray the cost of his appeal has been started. Subscriptions will be received by the Kwong Jik Banking Company, Limited, of No. 81, Kling Street Singapore.38 words
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Article39 1908-11-11 6 K Tanjong Pagar Dock Sikh Constable lias been arrested on a charge of obtaining an il'egal gratification of thirty cents from a Cbirese passenger from Penang by the steamer Kut Sang, refusing to allow him to land without payment.39 words
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Article39 1908-11-11 6 Mr. Maurice Thunder, the Third Magsitrate, has a very heavy list, to-day, and took his seat on the Magisterial bench at 9.80 a.m., instead of at 10 o'clock as usual, in order to get rid of an adjourned case.39 words
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Article47 1908-11-11 6 Three Hylarns were prosecuted by Sergeant Xicol before the Second Magistrate, yesterday, ou a charge of assistiug in the management of a common gaming house at No. 57 Orchard Road. One of them was fined %>:, and the others »10 each. Half the fine goes to tho informer.47 words
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Article57 1908-11-11 6 During the extension of the Swettenham Pier to the north ward.'the green light at present fixed on the north end of the pier will be replaced by two green lights in a vertical line, one over the other, at a distance of six feet apart, shown from the crane head57 words
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Article51 1908-11-11 6 An advertisement appears in this issue in reference to the Scottish Festival Concert which is to take place on St. Andrew's Day, November 30, at the Victoria Memorial HaU. The arrangements are well in hand, and tbe concert, which will be followed by an informal dance, should prove a great51 words
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Article48 1908-11-11 6 A Chinese pawnbroker of No. 56, New Bridge Road, was prosecuted by Detective Sergeant Joyce before Mr. Gibson, tbe Acting Fourth Magistrate, this morning, on a charge of receiving in pawn, without notifying the police, property which he had previously been informed was stolen. 11. was fined Jin.48 words
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Article62 1908-11-11 6 Many of the States in the Siamese Peniusula are rich in various kinds of wood, on which fortuues can be made when means of transit will bo facilitated by roads and railways. There are many kinds of hard wood, which are peculiar to that region, and of which beautiful furniture,62 words
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Article68 1908-11-11 6 An important branch of trade—that in copra— s now very hard hit in Wost Java in coisequeuce of tho coconut crop being only half that of last yoar owing to recent stormy weather when the trees were in blossom. This failure of tbo crop will lead to a heavy rise68 words
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Article70 1908-11-11 6 Grave fears are being entertained at Bangkok for the safety of a lot of tho rice planted in Siam. In many cases, the rice plants are flowering under water, and then the high winds recently experienced, have blown large areas on the water. Fortunately, the rains have ceased np-country, says70 words
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Article82 1908-11-11 6 A Chinese coolie was before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, yesterday, oi a charge of theft of twenty yards of cloth, valjed at 14, from an Indian shop in Kling Street. A shop assistant said that the cloth was on the platform and accused snatched a piece and attempted82 words
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Article88 1908-11-11 6 Two rival cooks started to outbid each other for fish in the Bangrak market, Siam, the other day, until about four tidies the ordinary price was reached. The Celestial, who sold the Plata, had offered the two dozen that remained in his basket for the usual prioe until the rival88 words
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Article819 1908-11-11 6 The death has taken place of Professor Edward Cairo. Mrs. A. K. l'eck, of Kuala Lumpur, has left for Home. Tlif death has taken place ot General Sir ■I. Hood Gordon. Lonl Cur/mi has derived buuetit from his stay in Scotland. Mr. T. W. Claytou, of Sulaugor,819 words
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Advertisement355 1908-11-11 6 The One Decoration which excels all others for Hospitals, Convalescent jf^ Nursing Institutions, etc., 7 I'all's Distemper, because k*£ji j^ffk ?3^ s w len f' rst applied a thorough U-- .^Bm Bk disinfectant destroying all vermin and Mr WMWM W\ licrotics It can be guaranteed to contain K<^22B^Tvll '^m icr355 words
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Advertisement161 1908-11-11 6 Theatre Royal, GRIND CINEMATOGRAPH, NOUTH BRIDGE ROAD. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Prof. Siyder (Prince of Sloightof-liandl, CAKD MANIPULATOR, HYPNOTIST AND ILLUSIONIST, lutroduuing for the first time in the East, HIS GHEAT ILLUSION PHAROAII S IIEAP. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME NI6HTLY. in conjunction with PATHE FRERES POPU.AR PICTURES. Stylish Teak Furniture.161 words
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Advertisement122 1908-11-11 6 iALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. To-Night's Programme. SECOND BHOW AT 9 30 P.M. The following films will be shown 1. Obliged to Consent 'J. Collection of Postage Stamps 3. lam going to my Aunt 4. New York 5. An Energetic Woman 6. Modern Magic 7. In Russia 8. A Virtuous Young122 words
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Article752 1908-11-11 7 REICHSTAG HAS AN EXCITED. DEBATE. Emperor Condemned. PRINCE VON BUELOWS CANDID SPEECH. Kaiser Promises Reserve and Goes up in Airship, (Fhom Oub Own Cjrkkspondknt.) London, November 11. The German Reichstag lias had an excited sitting. The National Liberals criticised the Kaiser's lack of reserve in foreign affairs. They752 words
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Article498 1908-11-11 7 Sports Committee Organise Picnic to Tanjong Kling. (From Ocr Own Corrk.spondknt.i Malacca, November 10. The usual parade and march past of 11. M. Korces was held in Malacca, yesterday morning, i" honour of the King's Birthday. The parade was under the command of Capt. D'Arcy Symonds,498 words
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Article192 1908-11-11 7 The usual King's Birthday parade took place on the Padang, at Kuala Lumpur at 8 o'clock on Monday morning. The detachments on parade under the command of Major Hubback comprised fiftyeight members of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, including the Mounted Infantry section under Captain Fox,192 words
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Article90 1908-11-11 7 Abdul Rahiman, the postman who was charged with removing stamps from letters which, in the performance of his duty, he collected from the Keppel Harbour pillar box, and the destroying the letters, was committed to tho Assizes by Mr. C. F. J. Green, the Second Magistrate,90 words
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Article97 1908-11-11 7 At Hongkong, the other day, Captain l'ayne of the steamer Loougsang, charted four firemen of the same ship with disobedience on October 80. The first defendant was also charged with having assaulted J. C. M. Yuill, second engineer of the ship. On the first charge the first97 words
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Article98 1908-11-11 7 Particulars now received of the recent murder at Pirganj, Dinajpur district, India, show that the victim Xuru Nasya was one of a gang of twenty-five dacoits who had committed a h rie.- of offences and were arrested on October 25. Eight of them had confessed and98 words
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Article66 1908-11-11 7 FRANCO-GERMAN CRISIS AT AN END. Arbitration Agreement Signed. (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 11. A Berlin telegram states that the FrancoGerman agreement to refer the Casablanca dispute to arbitration has been signed. [Rbuteb's Telegram.] London, Xovember 11. M. Cambon and M. Kiderlenwaechter have signed at Berlin a66 words
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Article366 1908-11-11 7 Alleged Gang Robbery in Tanjong Pagar District. At tho sitting of the Assizes, yesterday, throe life sentences and ono of seven years were passed, the Chief J ustice disposing of another banishment case, and concluding the counterfeiting charge after the tiffin adjournment. Chia Chin Fook Siong, who was366 words
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Article177 1908-11-11 7 It has been decided to hold the Singapore Musical Festival in the St. Andrew's Cathedral on two nights next week— Wednesday, tho 18th, and Thursday, the IMh instant. On the first night, all the scats will be free, and on the second night soatholders can have their177 words
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Article98 1908-11-11 7 In honour of His Majesty's birthday, the members of the Singapore Musical Association gave a Calico dance in their Club House, at SeraDgoon Road on Monday. The gathering was exceptionally interesting. The garden was prettily docorated with lanterns and flags. The ballroom presented an auimated aspect, beiug98 words
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Article70 1908-11-11 7 The hired transport Soudan arrived from Hongkong, this morning. She has on board a large number of time-expired and invalided officers and men from China and Hongkong, and will take on 150 or more hero, for home. It is expected that a large number of friends of70 words
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Article54 1908-11-11 7 Sergeant Nicol prosecuted a Chinese mandor named Yew Choon in the Fourth Magistrate's Court, this morning, for storing 24 lbs. of dynamite, 2 lbs. of fuses and a quantity of detonators under his bed, in Bukit Tiinah Road, without a permit. He was fined 820 and54 words
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Article55 1908-11-11 7 Major Hubback, the Commandant of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, on Monday, presented Sorgc-ant- Major Kallend, of the corps, with a pair of field-glasses and an envelope containing a cheque subscribed for by the members of the corps, as a token of appeoiation on the occasion of his departure to55 words
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Article562 1908-11-11 7 DETECTIVE SHOT IN PUBLIC STREET. Epic Terrorised by Anarchists. Kki-tkk's Tklkoram] Bombay, November 10. ere has been another sensatioual outin Calcutta. st night a clever Bengali dotectivo, who has been employed in tracing anarchists, was shot in a crowduA part of the city. The body of the562 words
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Article267 1908-11-11 7 Liong Kui Chai, a middle-aged respectable clerk and his young wife, kopt all their most valued possessions under the bed of their rno-n in Amoy Street. Aniony othoi things secreted there were over (200 in bills, some exceedingly fine silk clothing, and a pair of gold267 words
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Article159 1908-11-11 7 In the District Court before Mr. K. C. C. Howard, yesterday afternoon, the case of Segnor Jose Trinidad v. F. W. Coehlo, a p^ano tuner, for the return of a piano or for 1120I 1 20 as the amount paid towards its pur chase, vas concluded. Coehlo159 words
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Article235 1908-11-11 7 Driven Insane by Death of Young Wife. Dr. Samuel Barton, medical mip-ionary, committed suicide by drowning himself in tbo sea while insane, says a Bombay wire, of the 2nd instant. At the coroner's inquest Dr. \V. V. Adams, medical missionary in the Punjab, said deceased was235 words
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Article272 1908-11-11 7 Startling Revelations in Saigon Paper. Latest advices from Saigon bring the sensational news that a widespread rebel plot had just been discovered in a neighbouring proviroe. Cochir-Cbina, of which Saigon is the capital, had been hitherto free from the seditious plotting so rife in Annam and272 words
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Article70 1908-11-11 7 Residents of Singapore should be very careful of their drinking water and diet just now, as cholera has broken out here, two or three fresh cases being discovered daily. The victims are mostly Chinese, but ono Filipino has been attacked. The disease has now appeared in dirty70 words
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Article87 1908-11-11 7 Municipal Inspector Hose prosecuted a Javanese syce named Jayas, who had formerly been in the employ of his mother, iv the Second Court, this morning, ou a charge of theft of clothing valued at $27. Mr. Rose stated that after accused had been in his mother's87 words
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Article74 1908-11-11 7 The salving of the Royal Packot Navigation Company's steamer Pahud, which sank lately at Belawan, in Deli, after a boiler explosion, will shortly be taken in hand. Repairs to the hull are new rapidly proceeding, and they are expected to be advanced enough during this month to74 words
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Article123 1908-11-11 7 It is much to be feared that the crime of infanticide in Siam is on a large scale, and tbat measures for the preservation of the lives of infants are ruo-t urgent. During the past few months, we have recorded facts where bodies of infants were found123 words
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Article65 1908-11-11 7 The following is the programme of the concert to be given at the Tanglin Club, on Friday, by the West Kent's band:— Grand March. No. 1 Pomp .V Circumstance" Elgar. Overture to "Der Freyschutz Weber. Selection from "The Mikado" ....Sullivan. Suit Peer Gynt Greig. The Ride65 words
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Article187 1908-11-11 7 IMPORTANT SPEECH BY PRIME MINISTER. Ardent for Peace and for Naval Supremacy. JRkotir's Tileoram.] London, November 10. The Prime Minister, Mr. Asquitb, wai present at the Lord Mayor's banquet in tha Guildhall. In the course of his speech ho deprooatcd talk about hostile groupings of the Powers, and187 words
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Article50 1908-11-11 7 Loan of One and a Third Millions Sterling. [Riutir's TiliobamJ London, November 11. An Anglo-Gorman banking group is lending Turkey ono and a third million sterling pending the issue of a loan of four aud a half millions sterling which the Turkish Parliament is expected to sanction.50 words
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Article23 1908-11-11 7 ißp.iTEit's Tklkoram] London, November 11. A Melbourne telegram states that representatives of the Government have been defeated by forty-nine to thirteen.23 words
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Article61 1908-11-11 7 Strong Protest Sent to the Dutch Government. [DlB OSTASIATISCHU LLOYD TbLBOBAM| Berlin, November 10. Although little is reported, it is believed that the attitude of Holland towards Venezuela is far from satisfactory, and President Castro's last Note to the Dutch Government is couched in strong terms. Holland61 words
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Article96 1908-11-11 7 f Da* OsT&siATisoßi Lloyd Tilioram Berlin, November 10. Many ambassadorial changes aro reported. Count von Tattonbacli, ..ho was formerly envoy extraordinary plenipotentiary minister at Lisbon, now goes to Madrid as ambassador Frciherr von Roichonan, formerly envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary minister at Rio do Janeiro, goes to Belgrado96 words
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Article33 1908-11-11 7 OsTASIATISUBB IjtOTO T»LiaRAH| Berlin, November 10. The Zeppelin airship has been taken over officially by the German Government. Count Zeppelin has had conferred upon him the Order of tho Black Eagle.33 words
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Article31 1908-11-11 7 [Das Ostasutuohb Lloyd Tbuobam| Berlin, Xovombor 10. There is considerable dissatisfaction at the Vatican owing to a proposal to hold the I Near East Conference at Rome.31 words
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Article164 1908-11-11 7 With reference to the rising in Yuuniin iv June last, when a few of tho French office-™ were killed by the insurgents, who flod over the French territories, an Imperial Decree dated the 30th ultimo wax issued, in which the officialtt are punished according to thu degree164 words
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Article1296 1908-11-11 8 ANOTHER DRAW BETWEEN CLUB AND WEST KENTS 1. Match to be Replayed Next Tuesday. Tbe S.C.C. and the West Kents I. met last evening on the Esplanade to decide, if potwi ble, the Singapore Football Association Shield championship. The evening was dull and 'rain threatened. Near the Esplanade1,296 words
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Article210 1908-11-11 8 Details of a Record Republican Balloting. Telegrams from New York, on the 4th instant bring the following further details of the election of Mr. W. H. Taft:— Mr. Taft carried the State of New York by an overwhelming majority, and in Minnesota had a plurality of 80,000. in210 words
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Article518 1908-11-11 8 The Time- attempts a review of what it calls the past golfing season," but has to begin with an admission that tbe game goes on all the year round. After remarking that there is not likely to be any change in tho conditions under which the518 words
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Article78 1908-11-11 8 Following in the result of crushing operations at Ranb for tbe four weeks ending tbe Ttb instant Hi kit Koman. Stono crushed 8,500 toon, (told obtained 918 ounces. Average per ton 5.21 dwt. Bikit Mal.vcc. Stone crused 1,866 tons. Gold obtained 164 ounces. Average per ton 1.7578 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article61 1908-11-11 8 A flourishing Dutch football Club Sourabaya, which bears the name of Thor, intends next Easter to organise a sporting tour to Singapore. Tbe idea, says the Sourabaya Courant, is to go by direct steamer first to Singapore from Sourabaya and play matches there, and then to proceed61 words
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Article106 1908-11-11 8 S.V.A. Meeting. The Tyros Competition, a handicap for active members (efficients and recruits) of the S.V.A., and Maxims wlio'have not won a prize at the present or any previous meeting, will take place on Sunday, at 10.80 a.m., after the Wantage Competition. The condition will be 15 sliou106 words
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Article355 1908-11-11 8 Singapore v. Bangkok. The following is the position in tbe cable chess match between Singapore and Bangkok:— 111 V IjOPKZ. White (Singapore.) Black (Bangkok.) 1. P-K 4 P-K 4 2. Kt— K B 8 Kt— Q B 8 8. B— KtO Kt— K B 8 4. Castles Xt x355 words
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Article232 1908-11-11 8 Unruly Lascars Object to European Firemen. A mutinous outbreak atuong lascars of tbe Messageries Maritimes ship Sidney occurred as she was leaving Bombay, on October 29, for the voyage to Europe. An hour before departure of tbe ship eighty or ninety lascars came down the gangway.232 words
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Article73 1908-11-11 8 The Great Eastern cargo boat Yarmouth which was heavily laden and was bound from the Hook of Holland to Harwich and carried a orew of twenty is missing, says a cable of October 29. A body with a life buoy marked Yarmouth has been picked up. A73 words
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Article321 1908-11-11 8 Suggested Engagement of Qualified Professors. On the Queen's Scholarship question. Fait Lux. has written the following litter to the Pinaog Gazette I for one have a very decided opinion about tbe advantage of sending just one out of over seven thousand boys to England to obtain University culture.321 words
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Article323 1908-11-11 8 Representation of the Classes on Conservative Basis. Some curiosity had been felt how M. Klobukowski, the Governor-General of Indo China, would deal with tbe Tonkinese Parlia ment a consultative assembly established by his predecessor. It was purely an experiment alien to the customs aud fixed ideas of tho323 words
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Article114 1908-11-11 8 Now that the revenue of Netherlands India sorely needs increase, the Governments considering a scheme for getting more money out of tobacco planters. At present, on every bale of 100 kilogrammes exported from the Colony, one guilder is levied in Java The same rate is also levied in114 words
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Advertisement106 1908-11-11 8 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Nov 10 At sale-room, Amerioan-buill Barkentne Joe. L. Eviaton, at 5 p.m. U— At Chop Hon« Kee Chan. Clyde Street, stle of iron ban at i 30 p.m. 14 At Palmyra, No. S, Tanjong Katong, bo 'aebold farniture, at 9.30 p.m. Deo 1— At Sile106 words
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Advertisement745 1908-11-11 8 PE-RU-NA PROMPTLY RELIEVES A Case of Dreadful Suffering Which Had Continued For Months. An Account of j KemarkabU fiemverj utven Hy Mr Alfred iVooil, Ttathtr tf a Pnvatr Sikool m ljiutvm\tnn, laim<vwi. MR. AND MRB. ALFBtO WOOD Mr. Alfred Wood, who liw a prlval* ari.,H>l at Ifif Frederick Htreet, Laun-745 words
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Advertisement225 1908-11-11 8 The Favourite WAYANG KASSIM. The Indra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Company SINOAI'OKK. To-Night To-Night! Alexandra Hall, NOKTH BKIDOE KOA1). tue following play will be staged Shahir Zaman. HOUSE TO BE LET. FURNISH: 0 BRAESIDE, No. h. QMssJt Boast .1 bed rooms. Tennis Court. Stabling for ;> liurm-s. watur aud gas laid225 words
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Miscellaneous177 1908-11-11 8 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday, November 11. High Water. 11.41 a.m. Grand Cinematograph. Theatre Royal. Hale's Tours. 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph. 7-80 pin. Alhambra Cinematograph. 7 30 p.m Harima Cinematograph. 7-80 p.m. Wayang Kassim. Alexandra Hall. Thursday, November la. High Water. 0.55 a.m. 0.18 p.m. 8.1. homeward mail oloaea. 8 p.m.177 words
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Article269 1908-11-11 9 Snoiuu, Novrmbrk 10, 1906. PRODUCE. Sambicr buyers I 8.00 do (Cube No. 1> uopioked 12.40 Copra Bali 7.a5 do Pontianak 7.40 Pepper, Black 10.80 do White 5% 16.25 Sago Floor Sarawak 2.90 do Brnnei No. 1 2.80 Pearl Sago 8.75 Coffee Bali, pioked 22.50 Coffoo. Paloubang, ?ot, bsais nom.269 words
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Article342 1908-11-11 9 )*le of formation Capital Bnb»oribed Number of Shaft bra* V.loe PaU up to Share* DnlMaed Company QCOTITIOMI, 1903 1907 1901 1908 1907 1901 1906 190S 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1904 1907 1908 •300,000 •800,000 ♦600,000 £400,000 •400,000 £80,000 £100,000 •180,000 £IM,OOO 230,000 •450,000 £180.000 £100,000 £110,000 •460,000 £17,000342 words
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Article368 1908-11-11 9 IMS ClBO.OOO 137,069/11 1 I I I 46,000 108,800 10.600 9,100 93,780 86,700 11,600 10,000 6,000 66,000 181,484 138,648 80,000 16,000 180.000 184,000 70,000 640 ISO 33,098 661,000 10,000 116.000 188 000 33,800 13,800 3,688 13,413 990 800,000 3,600 10,000 100,000 41,990 600,000 1 1 10 10 1 1368 words
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Article191 1908-11-11 9 1894 USB .tti £5,377.10.0 tis.oon.ooo MM '<23,Gti.: 16,000,000 7,<88 4,800 ite.ono 1 l«,0O0 I 8,000 S.OOO 1 4,000 3,400 t 8,000 I 1,760 94,000 600 400,000 1.110 8,000 4,966 300,000 12/8 8U 135 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 80 1 100 100 100 10 IS/I 60191 words
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Advertisement200 1908-11-11 9 THE STRAITS "times CAn; B 3 OBTAINED at ra Following Places IN 9ftf)APORE Mmn Mi Utth a Co LU. \i. mt K. il> iiiWikk, Ud. iialllc- 11,.t> ii lioad. M. -~r, Kirn >v I'd.. Batu ry Hoad aud Amernian Ntuvt. 1 1 v North Bridge Koad. Messrs. X .1- k200 words
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Advertisement80 1908-11-11 9 KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. IMPERIAL English, Malay and Chinese 1909. DIARY i9 9 (Size 12^ by 8 inches) ONE WEEK ON AN OPENING. Price: $1.25. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED, SINGAPORE. Riley, Hargreaves 6? Co., Ltd., HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT'THEY ARE APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS BRITISH INSULATED HELSBY CABLES, Ld., MANUFACTURERS80 words
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Advertisement41 1908-11-11 9 nK CfIAPOTEALTS MM PfIOSPHO-GLYCERITE fttcommtndtd in Loss of Vitality and Power, n. Nervous Debility, N. Neurasthenia, fitllV Impotence, uStbuc-S^ Dyspepsia, I anrf Nervous Troubles in tdults And childrtn. Said in C^PSrtES, m SYRUP, or in WINS. CM APOTE AIT PARIS FRANCB41 words
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Advertisement217 1908-11-11 9 Gents' Tailoring iikv FIRST-CLASS. our noted mrJmW^ 1 2)ress SuiwM A 8 SKETCH $36.50. WylL WHITE ALL-WOOL FLANNEL TROUSERS. 7^ $5.00. $7.00 $7.50. $8.75 $10.50. Whiteaway, Laidlaw 00 Ld. ROMEO STEEL i Letter Filing System. r THE SYSTEM that you have got to use sooner or I later. YOU CANNOT217 words
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Article1398 1908-11-11 10 FRENCH AND ENGLISH DRESSES A DIFFERENCE. Where the Parisienne Excels The first and radical difference between French and English dress is that the Frenchwrman has a clear conception in her mind of what she naits and likes, and that the Englishwoman allows herself to be blown like thistledown1,398 words
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Article58 1908-11-11 10 The Chinese merchants residing in St. Petersburg have telegraphed the Central Government informing the authorities that articles of Chinese embroidery are much fancied by the Russians at the capital. The merchants suggest that steps be taken to promote the trado in embroidered articles between China and Russia, by58 words
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Advertisement425 1908-11-11 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road. ELECTRO PLATERS, EXAMELLERS, MAKKKS OF THE CELEBRATED •1.A.1 C RACING BYCYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. IKSPECTIOH INVITED. SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. LO. Commercial Machines, Nos. 4 i 5 are alway Stocked TYPKWRITEKS REPAIRED. PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL- TO425 words
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Advertisement101 1908-11-11 10 VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA gives just the right kind of nourishment for building up actk'fl braias and tlror.g muscle* A COCOA YOU CAN ENJOY. LOOK VAN KIT. DENTIST. AND DENTAL SUPPLIES. No. 28, South Canal Road, and 17. South Bridge Road. High-Class Work. Modorate Charges. Consulting Rooms fitted with electric lights101 words
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Advertisement409 1908-11-11 10 If you have friends or relatives in bad health, you can do them no mere timely service than to tell l ln mof the value of Steams' Wine. It is a true tonic, and builds up the system by assisting the body to make full use of the food that409 words
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Advertisement643 1908-11-11 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER j Paid np Capital in 60,000 Sharet of £10 each ..£1,100,000 Swerve Fond «1,52V000 Liability of Proprietor. £1,800,000 BANKERS. Bank oi England. National Bank of Scotland. fba London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oarrent Aooonnta643 words
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Advertisement524 1908-11-11 10 INSURANCE Companies NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH A LONDON. Established 1707. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount insured £335,000.000. Lofsee paid 11,800,008. Premium income. It 908,000. lnauranoe effected on almost every deacrir tloo property at ourrent ratea of premium. Risk* tor 10 daya are now aooepted at 4 oent524 words
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Article1190 1908-11-11 11 IDEAL ROADS AND HOW TO SECURE THEM. A Prominent Motorist's Views. The Hun C. S. Rolls, than whom few are more competent to speak, is to read a paper on The Effect of the Road Surface on the Vehicles before the International Road Congress now being held in Paris',1,190 words
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Advertisement290 1908-11-11 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST ARRIVED. Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK C.REEN, NICKEL- PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNI'.TO. WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, 8O «a B EN T, SCOTTISH TRIALS, 1908. TRAOC M»RK As usual, the most noticeable feature was tho overwhelming290 words
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Advertisement478 1908-11-11 11 EYES TREATED AT f TWO_HOSPITALS For Over a Year, but Baby Girl Grew Worse— Mother Followed Friendly Advice and There Has Been No Return of Disease for Three Years. ONE BOX OF CUTICURA MADE PERMANENT CURE "When my little girl wat a few months old, her eyee began to get478 words
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Advertisement99 1908-11-11 11 SIDDELEY Hutocars. FAMOUS FOR HP SoleAKente: CON3IBTENT RELIABILITY. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: 20 H. P., 6-CYLINDER STANDARD, Painted Green (Sold). TWO MORE OF THESE MAGNIFICENT CARS ARRIVING IN A FORTNIGHT, TO SECURE WHICH YOUR ORDER SHOULD BE PLACED AT ONCE. rsr-T^ vindeC SPECIAL MOTOR CYCLES, :i! H.P., with Magneto99 words
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Advertisement78 1908-11-11 11 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES. are not an experiment. They have been the favourite blend.i at home for many years and are rapidly gaining similar p ■'polarity in tbe Colonies. No.expense is ppared in keeping both "RED SEAL" AND "BLACK AND WHITE" tip to the mark. 46 JUST AKRIVED. Xinas and New Year78 words
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Advertisement517 1908-11-11 12 Scale of Charges. PBRPAID ADVERTIBEMEMTB.-Mlsoel iMeoui Wants ot Every Description, Houses, •■■a, etc, to :et, are inserted at the following •mm:— One Insertton 1.10 per Inoh. Two 1.00 Three 1.80 Btx 8.10 HIM 1.40 Twelve 7. 50 Twenty-fire 10.00 IBaoh subsequent month 15 par took.) The above rate Is bawd517 words
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Advertisement339 1908-11-11 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Rates .—Four Lino, on* or two inMrtiou, fl. Bt th. inch, v* SeMe of Charge.. EMPLOYMENT WANTED A certified Government Surveyor is open for engagement. Apply 0., c/o Straits Times. 2298 EVENING EMPLOYMENT WANTED. Wanted, by experienced book-keeper (Englishman), evening employment in any clerical oapacity. Typewriting also undertaken.339 words
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Advertisement492 1908-11-11 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bates Pour Linw, omiot two inMrtiou, H.OO By th. Inch, ace Seal* of Charge.. RUBBER BTUMPS FOR SALE. Good Rubber Stamps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. iM RUBBER EBTATEB FOR SALE. Two Robber Estates about 1 ,000 acres each (just valued). Will take492 words
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Advertisement508 1908-11-11 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. L». SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Rubber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds oi HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam, lor Carnages Motor Cars, etc. Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Gardenhose, Brakepf TRFAnnaa uotor tvrfr hose for 8 Speaking Tubes, RE-TREADING MOTOR TYRES. CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. All kinds ol I.R. Buffers and508 words
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Advertisement383 1908-11-11 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. t—Womt Li.**, oa* or two luertioni. (l. By tbe loch, m Seal* ol Chargw. FURNISHED HOUBE TO BE LET. No. 856, Pasir Panjang Road. Entry from December 1. Apply Lim Tay Hin, 18, Mobsmed Balkan Road. 3179 60D0WN AND OFFICE TO LET. Oodown and office,383 words
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Advertisement345 1908-11-11 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES RiTl* -l«t Month, IM per inch. Subsequent monthi, |6. Kor shorter parioda m Seal* ofCh&rgM. ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. The Monthly General Meeting of the Assooiation will be held in the Rooms, 43n. Raffles Place, on the evening nf Wednesday, November 11, 1908, at S.4S p.m. business General. O.345 words
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