The Straits Times, 27 November 1908
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Title Section13 1908-11-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.820. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement189 1908-11-27 1 Grand Hotel de l'Eiirope. St. ANDREW'S DAY, November 30. Grand Guest Night! SPECIAL DINNER. TABLES MAY BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AT THE OFFICF. Caution. WA TCH THIS SPOT for the next few days. NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COLIMITED. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Mr. A. H. Turner takes charge of the Branch from this189 words
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Advertisement29 1908-11-27 1 ELECTRIC HOME TREATMENT. Health A Beauty Massage, Nervous Disorders Superfluous Hair permanently removed by ELECTROLYSIS. The Specialist, 16-7, Queen St., will be pleased to call by appointment. Letters confidential.29 words
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Advertisement248 1908-11-27 1 LOOK! To-Night, EXCELLENT PROGRAMME AT The New Japanese Cinematography BEACH ROAD. TUAilf TDIAI THAW TRIAL I MAW I nIAL thaw trial The Costliest and best of all pictures ARRIVEB THIB WEEK ARRIVEB THIS WEEK By s.s. Muncaster Castle. Look Out for the Date. SCOTTISH FESTIVAL CONCERT. (St. Andrew' i Day).248 words
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Advertisement479 1908-11-27 1 ROBINSON CO. Genuine Irish Linen Sale NOW OIsT. The Whole of Our A Pv°/ Discount off the Stock Offered at \j& /o Regular Prices For Cash Only. ANY LENGH OUT. ANY QUANTITY SUPPLIED. Damask Cloths, Linen Serviettes (hemmed ready for use). Hemstitched Sheets, Plain Sheets and Sheetings, Plain I and479 words
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Article869 1908-11-27 2 UNASSORTED COLLECTION OF STRAY JOKES. Clippings from the World's Press. First Husband What do you bear from your wife on her summer vacation t Second Husband The local bank reports that she is well and happy." Mistress Bridget, it always seems to me that the crankiest mistress869 words
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Advertisement450 1908-11-27 2 GARRETT'S PORTABLE ENGINES Fitted with patent Economical Fire-box for burning wood fuel. OVER FIFTY IN USE IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. 10, 12 and 14 h.p. In Stock. IMPORTERS: BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. No More Crust IN BOILERS! WHERE "D.M." BOILER COMPOSITION IS UtJED. A little "D.M." introduced into a boiler450 words
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Advertisement661 1908-11-27 2 A PAIN-RACKED COFFEE PLANTER Finds Peack from Si-kkkkiv.. Kbii-matism, Hkmki'iiks and Diokstivk Troubles Pkrma.nkntly Cukkd in Java by DR, WILLIAMS PINK PILLS. It was a fortunate day for Mr. Charles Louis Roggen, a tea and coffee planter of Hadjamandala. Java, when he read about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and resolved661 words
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Advertisement628 1908-11-27 2 Miscellaneous NOTICES! Month, an', p«r inch. SahMqaant month*, at. Kor tborter pariodl M peaj. of Oi&rfta. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that in order to carry out certain work on the Railway Level" Crossing, Bukit Timah Road, near Newton, will be olosed to traffic from 8 p.m. on tbe628 words
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Advertisement494 1908-11-27 2 INSURANCE Companies. The Standard Life. THE OLDEST BRITISH LIFE OFFICE IN THE £ABT. PROVIDE FOR RETIREMENT by taking a polioy under tbe new SIMPLE ENDOWMENT StHEMB without Medical Examination. £1,000 at age SO oan be aeoured by a life aged U next birthday by payment of £*7-10-O per annum. ALL494 words
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Article74 1908-11-27 3 A lady recently sent an order for Dinneford's Fluid Magnesia to one of our local emporia, says the British North Borneo Herald. The reply came back as follows We are sorry to inform you that we have not got I >mm iuril's Fluid, but we have Jeye's74 words
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Article94 1908-11-27 3 Tli.: niviny of tips, which has proved to be a curM in France, has now gained a foothold in Tonkin. Annani Toukin, a newspaper published at Haiphong, says that it began by some French resident* who patronise tho hotels, leaving two, three, and even six cents on the table as94 words
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Article1540 1908-11-27 3 HU'PV MEDIUM IN MILLINERY OF THE MOMENT. Huge Hats Out of Question for Daily Wear. It would seem as though the old definition of a hat as a covering for the head woulc very soon be out of date altogether, if one may judge by the gigantic1,540 words
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Advertisement264 1908-11-27 3 '^w^fce Mark of Quality S J\ 1 V-T mC Guaranteed A Hltfh Grade Razor, Fully Hollow Ground, Truest Steel, Electrically Tempered. Always keep* the edge. Smooth i Shaving. Each Razor In a Case. In Bl.ck Vulcanite H.ndl.. 2.8 R«. In Real Ivory Handle. B R«. I 7 In Came, on*264 words
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Advertisement126 1908-11-27 3 10 j WHEN DOCTORS SAY "HOPELESS" Little's Oriental Balm steps in and cures inveterate chronic cases of Rheumatism A. N. Rjnsom, Mondovi, Wis. For about three years I have had Rheumatism all over my body. The best Physicians could do nothing for me. My arms 2nd shoulders would swell and126 words
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Advertisement378 1908-11-27 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of Hi. Milkmaid! I Full Cream Milk IS THE HALL-MARK OF PERFECT PURITY js flpij an d Cuarantee of Highest Quality. UNTOUCHED BY HAND. *splll§§s| The Original and Best. I [|T~ LAROEBT BALE IN THE WORLD. J|| CHEAPEST and BEST. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. The Imperial378 words
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Article822 1908-11-27 4 Name, port, probable date ofjaxrxval, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS Alrlie. Sydney, Dec «9 Boatload Aparima, Calcutta, Dec 8 Boustead Astyanax, Liverpool, Nov 39 W. Mansfield Armand Behio, Saigon, Dec 14 M. Maritime* AndaloHia, Honpkong, Dec 2 1; Behn Meyer Assaye, Colombo, Dec 17 P. 4 O. Coy822 words
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Article123 1908-11-27 4 FROM EUROPE. By the B. 1. steamer Teenta, due Nov. JB. M. M. steamer E. Simons, due Nov. SO. FROM CHINA. M. M. steamer Toanne, due Nov. 80, TIME TABLE OF MAILS DUE Lt 't Singapore Dae in London Arrived Oot 19 MM. Nov 11 Nov IS123 words
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Article45 1908-11-27 4 Timr-Balls on Fort Canning aod Monnt Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 8 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-gun ia fired at IS o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day exoepling Sunday. wheD it ia find at one o'clock45 words
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Article344 1908-11-27 4 Pa vengers Outward. Per German steamer Buelow, due November 28.— Mr. and Mrs. Puck Chaudoir, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. E. Hampshire, Mr. F. Crosby Mr. J. 0. Macgregor, Mr. W. H. Schula, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Reck, Mr. and Mrs. O. Jaeger, Messrs. H. J.344 words
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Advertisement32 1908-11-27 4 I AXATINK, the Ideai Purgative, reoom meuded by tbe beat medical authorise.. Ea*> to take and certain in reanlte. To be had ol ai chemists Wholesale from Tb. Pharmacy Battery Bca-'. Slntaportl32 words
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Advertisement490 1908-11-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*; Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Brypt, Mediterranean Ports. Plymouth and London Through Bill* of Lading leaned for Chin Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Porte. Steamer* will leav. Singapore on cr tbinMAIL LINE (Outward for China). 1908 Delta Deo 4490 words
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Advertisement1097 1908-11-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CB.. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AXD TOYO MBEN^KAIBHA The three great steam.hip line* between CHINA, JAPAN, and EUROPE, via Honolulu and Ban Franoi»oo, operatlnc tbe new 13,000 ton, twin sorew (teamen KOREA and SIBERIA, together with th* well known steamers CHINA, ASIA, PERSIA, AMERICA1,097 words
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Advertisement608 1908-11-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGSHAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thea teamen of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tha Slralte, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo at608 words
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Advertisement789 1908-11-27 4 STEAMER BAILIHBB. N. D. L. NOROOEUTSGHER LLOYO Imperial llsrmsn Mall Lin* The fa*! and well known mail steam r f this Company sail fortnightly from Brent Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bout*. ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (ooon iMue Marseilles, NapUa, Alexandria, and vioe ai Port Said, Sue., Aden, Colombo, Peat. Singapore,789 words
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Article1291 1908-11-27 5 DRDta thli huuliii« th* followl** abbraTlktlou iw* wd:- «tr. -ftnan: ah.— chip; Sj.— buqua KhKhooDar; ,'ot.— Taoht; Cr».— Crmlaat (Ibt.— <lun bMt; Toe.— Torpedo; H.p.— Horw-pown Brit.— BrttUli; V. B.— UaiUd 8UU«; Pch.— Fronch O«r.— O«nu Dat.-Dttch Itkl.-ltaliui Mpan.-MpunLh, Su.— tterawak O.c— O»n»r»J i-ario I d.p.— d*ck1,291 words
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Article121 1908-11-27 5 OcTWiRD GnuiAN Mail. The Imperial German mail steamer Buelow laving left Penang yesterday at 2 p.m., and may be expected to arrive here this afternoon, it A p.m. She will probably be despatched for Bongkong, Shanghai and Japan to-morrow, morning at 10 a.m. Octwarl B. I. Mail.121 words
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Article98 1908-11-27 5 To MORROW Bangkok DM 9 a.m. Jacob Olanggi 10 a.m. P. Swetteuham, Ponaug Pin Seng 1 p.m. Malacca, P. B'hara, Penang Ipuh 1 p.m. Muar and Malacca Sultan 2 p.m. "olombo hla At Ltuon 2 p.m. Peiuuig and Saban^ 0M 2 p.m. I'alembang Japara p.m. Bangkok via purtH98 words
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Article69 1908-11-27 5 November 26 Devawongse, Ger str, Bangkok Perseus, Brit str, L'don, Amsterdam. Antwerp Onipenta, Brit str, Calcutta 37 tHalvard, Nor str, Langkat Stanley Hall, Brit str, Chemulpo Janssens, Dut str, Bandjermaasin Dagmar, Ger str, Bangkok Bharata, Brit str. Penang, Rangoon, Calcutta Cbeang Chew, Brit str, H'kong, Amoy. Swatow Baud. Dut69 words
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Article391 1908-11-27 5 Singapore, November 36, 1006. Abticlk. ioarm, Long (per catty) 0.04 (do.) French (do.) 0.12 ieei perlb. 0.18 Jeel Steak (do.) 0.20 Jean Sprouts (per catty) 0.02| iamboo Sprouts (do.) 0.04 Slachan (do.) 0.12 Irinjals (do.) 0.05 ;»bbago, Batavia (da) (do.) China (do.) 0.14 (do.) Salted (do.) 0.08391 words
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Advertisement353 1908-11-27 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Lino. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPB riA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and ttas UNITED STATES Ronte bom Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Vlotorla and Vanoonver, K.M.B. "EnFuworlmu" 1 Twin screw atea R.M.B. "Enraans of353 words
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Advertisement884 1908-11-27 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD., APCAR UNE OF STEAMERS. BKCUU. REDUCTIONS IN FARES FROM BIN6IPORE TO PENANG AND CALCUTTA FOB Christmas and Mew Year Holidays. RETURN SALOON TICKETS AT SINGLE RATES will be issued from Singapore to Penang and Calcutta, available by the following steamers:— OUTWARD. INWARD. Leaving Arriving Leaving884 words
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Advertisement441 1908-11-27 5 STEAMER BAILIH6S. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP GO. LTD. A ragnlar FORTNIGHTLY aervioe ia maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially rinaigned for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Eleotrioitv, provided with exoellent aooommodation for First and441 words
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Advertisement65 1908-11-27 5 CHILDREN IN THE HOME. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Gougbe. colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illnoas results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its officioncy and give65 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous28 1908-11-27 5 WEATHER TELE(IRAM. Hongkong, November 27, 10 a.m. Barometer 80.28 Direotion of Wind North. Faroe of Wind 2 Mai. Temp In Shade ..67 Manila, 757 N.N.W. 2 23 2228 words
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Miscellaneous226 1908-11-27 5 DAY BY DAY Friday, November vj. High Water. 11.61 p.m. N.D.L. outward mail due. Rugby. Mother Country v. Colonies. Sootoomen meet at Exohange. (-18 p.m. Legialative Council. 9-80 p.m. Grand Cinematograph. Theatre Royal. Wayang Kasaim. Alexandra Hall. Hale's Tours. 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph. 7-80 p.m. Alhambra Cinematograph. 7-80 p.m. Harima226 words
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945 1908-11-27 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. It is wholesome occasionally to hear a little of the other point of view from India. The Bengali agitator, who represents nobody but himself, and tho Mahratta conspirator, who has greater cunning and an incomparably superior standing in the eyes of945 words
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Article333 1908-11-27 6 The telegraphio announcement mado the uther day that Colonel Seely had given unqualified approval to the anti Asiatic policy of the South African Governments naturally oaused some surprise. Hitherto, imperial statesmen, while admitting the right of the colonists up to a certain point, have felt it their duty to press333 words
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Article25 1908-11-27 6 A Keh trader, of No. 5, Beach Road, has reported to the police that his bill collector, named Tan Swee Chow, has absconded with $0,200.25 words
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Article28 1908-11-27 6 The total amount of gold exported from the Federated Malay States up to the end of October, this year, was 11,286.60 ozs., all of which came from Raub.28 words
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Article28 1908-11-27 6 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in tbe Board Room, on Monday, the 80tb instant, at 2.80 p.m., to consider the Budget for 1909.28 words
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Article23 1908-11-27 6 Two Chinese, who were charged with wrongly confining Wong Sing Fatt on account of a debt, were acquitted by the Second Magistrate, yesterday.23 words
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Article33 1908-11-27 6 An inquest held by tbo Coroner into the death of Krishnasamy, who died as tbe result of a rocket explosiou ou the local steamer Ruby, has resulted in a verdict of accidental death.33 words
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Article28 1908-11-27 6 It is expected that Hongkong will be the scene of many Chinese marriages during the next three months, owing to Imperial mourning regulations forbidding suoh ceremonies in China.28 words
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Article27 1908-11-27 6 The confirmation servico held in St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Wednesday, was the biggest ever held in Singapore. Altogether, sixty-three candidates were confirmed by Bishop Moloney of Mid-China.27 words
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Article43 1908-11-27 6 The machinery of the steamship Roscombe, which arrived at Colombo on the lit i instant, from Manila on her way to Port Said, has been found defective, and the work of repairing it has been entrusted to Messrs. C. A. Hutson and Company.43 words
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Article43 1908-11-27 6 A. Sharp, a steward of the P. and O. steamer Assaye, is supposed to have committed suicide by jumping over-board on the way to Colombo trom Penang. He was a gentleman's servant before he joined the P. and (>. Company about twelve months ago.43 words
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Article52 1908-11-27 6 Wong Ho and Won Kok Lyo, who have been before the Second Magistrate on several occasions on a charge of theft of jewellery valued at »91 o.j, the property of Tv Low Chun, were discharged, yesterday, a nolle prosequi being entered by the Crown. Mr. .1. G. Campbell ap|ieared for52 words
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Article49 1908-11-27 6 Tbe Perak Pioneer says that the Tamil Immigration Fund Enactment, 1907, has been repealed and reacted with amendments in Perak and Negri Sambilan. It is superfluous to add that its provisions are identical with those of the amended Straits Ordinance, and that the other States will speedily follow suit.49 words
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Article55 1908-11-27 6 While the R I.M.S. Dufferin isat the wharf, no one will be allowed on board except Officers in uniform and others who are in possession of a pass signed by the Embarking Stuff Officer, or tbe Officer Commanding, Royal West Kent Regiment. The ship will be berthed at No. 255 words
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Article44 1908-11-27 6 The Economist, commenting upon the Wheel Elien Gold Mining Company's case, recently decided in the Commonwealth High Court, remarks that beyond question tlie custom which Mr. Justice Higgins declared to be illegitimate has prevailed to an extent very injurious to Australian legitimate mining interests.44 words
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Article70 1908-11-27 6 We are asked by Sir Arthur Young to explain that he is not personally arranging a dinner party at Raffles Hotel on St. Andrew's night. Scotsmen who are members of the Singapore Club, or as many of them as desire to do so, are dining together, in some cases with70 words
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Article81 1908-11-27 6 In tbe Supreme Court, yesterday, MM Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, ttave judgment in the case in which R. M. C. L. Shedambaram Chetty sued S. Saiboo Marican and L. M. H. Karim for 12,800, money lent. Defendants submitted that rubies deposited with plaintiff as security were worth81 words
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Article98 1908-11-27 6 Tho fact that the Public Works Depart incut in Toukin liiil hut local industrial luturrsts aside by getting out a steamboat from Hongkong has created much comment at Haiphong. The steamer was built by Chinese shipwrights at Hongkong. The Department secured it from the agent of a Hongkong Chinese Syndicate98 words
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Article101 1908-11-27 6 At Palrnibang, in South Sumatra, rikisbas have just begun to ply for hire to the no Hiiiall disgunt of certain touchy Chinese, who have become indignant at the idea of their countrymen earning money as beasts of burden, and who counsel their headman in that quarter to take stops to101 words
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Article335 1908-11-27 6 Mr Oliver Marks has left the Hospital at Kuala Lumpur. Lord aud Lady Selbournn celebrated their silver wedding on October 2tt. Mr. Loke Yew, the FM.S. mining magnate, is on a visit to Hongkong. Sir William Taylor, K.C.M.U., FM.S Bat dent-General, left Taipiug (or Kuala Lumpur on335 words
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Article86 1908-11-27 6 Advices from Acheen, dated November 1 7, report several successful encounters with thu enemy, in which twenty-four of them fell. On the 'other hand, a tly.ng column wa» attacked by the enemy, sword in hand, who wounded eight of the soldiers before they uade off after losing86 words
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Article82 1908-11-27 6 The French Chamber is discussing the Estimates for tho Colonial Forces. Admiral Bienaitne denounced the Japanese propaganda againHt the French in ludo-China. The Ministers for Education and the Colonies declared that there was no cause for uueasiness. Tho population was rejoiciug that civilisation had been brought by82 words
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Article91 1908-11-27 6 The Peking correspondent to the Union Times states tl.at Prince Chiug. on hearing of tho death of tho late Empross Djwager, suddenly became unconscious, and remained so for several hours. Hat at length he w.i-. revived by foreign doctors. The new Emperor n-igns under thu narao of91 words
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Article104 1908-11-27 6 A rising against the Netherlands India Government is reported from Niaa, a largo island off the Sumatra coast. Owing to the lawless condition of the propie, troops were sent to the southern section of the island to euforcu ihe rcgistratiuu uf tin: inhabitants. A treacherous attack on104 words
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104 1908-11-27 6 The Deli Courant, of November In, notea the arrival there of Mr. Spakltr, the Dutch Consul General at Singapore. As we announced the other day, Mr. Spakler has gone to Deli to inquire into the treatuicut of Javanese estate labour there to find out how104 words
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Advertisement115 1908-11-27 6 Choice G A Inter la RAPES Thompson, Thomas Co. PER LB 35 CTS. ONLY John Little Co Ltd. A GENUINE SALE OF IRISH LINEN GOODS Is Now Being Held. THE WHOLE OF THEIR VERY LARGE STOCK OF Linens, Curtains, Turkish Towels, etc., WILL BK OFFERED FUK CASH AT A DISCOUNT115 words
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Advertisement177 1908-11-27 6 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT! New Programme. IN ZAMBESI (SOUTH AFRICA) The Vampires of the Coast A Fashionable Waltz (a la Merry Widow) Two Old College Cbums Let Us Harry Up! Etc., Etc. The New Orchestra in an entirely new repertoire of new music. GRAND MATINEE, TO-MORROW. SATURDAY. AT 5.30 P.M. Special Prices177 words
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Article131 1908-11-27 7 NAVAL REFORM AND ARTILLERY INCREASE. Many New Batteries. RfciiKKs Ti- ij-.i: im London, November 26. Tin French Chamber is discussing the Nr.vy Estimates. M. Picard. the new Minister for the Navy, was cheei-ed for a speech in which he, forecast various reforms in Bilmiuistration and the improvement of131 words
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Article43 1908-11-27 7 All European Passengers of Sardinia Saved. |Krutrh's Trlboram] London, November 27. It in now reported that all the Europeans who we.ro on board the l'apayanni liner Sardinia, which took lire outside, Malta Harbour, have heeu saved, except one child.43 words
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Article48 1908-11-27 7 Suggestion to Swamp by Creating New Peers. [Rrutkk's Trlroramj London, November 2.*>. The Liberal papers are exasperated at the action of the House of Lords on the Licensing Bill. The Daily News urges a policy of swamping the House by the creation of new peers.48 words
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Article41 1908-11-27 7 [Kkdtkk's Tiliobam.] London, November 26. The Japanese Minister to Spain, Mr. Ima giki M.iujiro, has died at San Sebastian. |Da a t)aT4SUTii>i;H» Llotd Tilrobam) Berlin, November 26. The .lapanoso Ambassador to Spain has died at San Sebastian.41 words
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Article34 1908-11-27 7 IKsutik's Tklk.ikams] London, November 27. The Russian Government has introduced into the Duma a bill aulhor'sii:^ a loan of -».">(• n. ■in i roubles. It is to be flhtMMi with closed doors.34 words
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Article86 1908-11-27 7 Grave Rumours of Austro-Servian Fighting. (Dm Ostasiatocbi Lloyd Trlvoram] Berlin, November 26. The reply of the Russiau (iovernmont to the Kuiperor Francis Joseph has arrived at Vienna. It demand* further investigations into tl," Near Hat QBMflta before final negoti itious can be entered npou. The position <>v the86 words
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Article79 1908-11-27 7 Ambassador Leaves if the Boycott Continues. Austria has made known her determination that unless the boycott on Austrian products organised by the The Young Turks is brought to an end by December 2 the Austrian Ambassador will leave Constantinople on a prolonged holiday. [Dai Ostasutisc'bi Llotd Trlroram|79 words
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Article118 1908-11-27 7 It was announced the other day that the profits for the past year of Messrs. J. and P. Coats, the great thread manufacturers, n iii-1m .1 the large total of £2.701,697 which. however, shows a failing off of abont £854.000 compared with the previous year. The dividend118 words
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Article320 1908-11-27 7 Costs of Debtor Opposing Motion Disallowed. In the Bankruptcy Court, this morning, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith gave his decision in a motion arising out of the bankruptcy in re Syed Hood bin Mahomed al Jotree. He said that, a fortnight ago, he heard a motion by the Official320 words
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Article228 1908-11-27 7 Departments Should be Conducted in Business-like Way. One often wonders why the Government business departments are not conducted in a more business-like way, says the Malay Mail. For instance, on more than one occasion, we have heard that applications for telephones could not be immediately entertained228 words
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Article266 1908-11-27 7 Programme of Music at the Scottish Festival Concert. The following are amongst the items to be rendered at the Scottish Festival Concert at the Victoria Memorial Hall on St. Andrew's Day Monday) My boy Tammie," sung by Mrs. Coombe and Mr. Proctor "Ta Phairshon" by Mr. Laugloy266 words
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Article81 1908-11-27 7 The contract for tivu vessels of 8,01)0 tons each for the Russian Volunteer Fleet, which was believed to have been practically concluded with the Grangcmouth and Greenock Dockyard Company, has fallen through, and the order has been placed with Schicbaw, of Danzig. The contract with the Clyde81 words
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Article76 1908-11-27 7 A Maldivian native vessel with a cargo of SS thousand tiles, bound from Calicut to Rangoon, was caught in a storm and wrecked off the Little Rassrs. The crew, oumbcriug 16, were found in a small boat and rescued by the tindal of the native76 words
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Article207 1908-11-27 7 DORANDO BEATS HAYES AT NEW YORK. Italian Leads All the Way [Kmittkr's Tklki.kam London, November 26. Dorando beat Hayes in the Marathon Race at New York. London, November 27. Dorando was a few feet ahead of Hayes throughout the race, aud won by sixty yards. It will be207 words
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Article218 1908-11-27 7 Large Crowd of Youngsters at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Scottish music for the most part comprised the programme at the children's concert which took place at the Victoria Memorial Hill, last night. And tho large I crowd of little ones who attended never enjoyed themselves so much before.218 words
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Article214 1908-11-27 7 EmperorWilliam's Warning to Queen Wilhelmina. The revelations published recently by a nowspaper at the Hague, to the effect that the Emperor William bod, by letter, threatened the Queen of Holland that Germany would occupy certain Dutch ports unless they wero put in a state of defence against Britain,214 words
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Article135 1908-11-27 7 The Pioneer's Kobat correspondent writes, with reference to the trade in firearms across the border, that the single-loading rifle, of the type lately imported from Australia by stealth, is priced at the moderate figure of 14 rupees. On the Persian border of Afghanistan a tin-clip loading135 words
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Article34 1908-11-27 7 Messrs. W. H. Tate and R. F. Stainor have j filled the vacancies on tlio Committee of the Perak Club, caused by tlie transfer of Messrs. C.W.H. Coobrane and F.W. Mager to Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Article702 1908-11-27 7 HOTEL CUSTOMER CHARGED WITH MISCHIEF. Tragic End of Highly- Prized Bird. The unhappy and tragic death of a pet parrot which used to meander at will abont the Metropole Hotel and was highly prized by the Proprietress, Mrs. Silbcrman, was the basis of a case before Mr.702 words
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Article216 1908-11-27 7 Warship Despatched for Football Player. It was only owing to the sporting sympathies of the naval authorities 'it Portsmouth that Lieutenant G. H. DO. Lyon, R.N., the famous United Services and English International Rugby football player, was able to assist the London team against the Australians,216 words
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Article102 1908-11-27 7 The recent boycott disturbance in Hongkong has seriously affected business in marine produce for South China, say* the Japan Chronicle. In Yokohama the trade has almost come to a standstill. In addition to this, the depression in the silver market has seriously affected the trade with102 words
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Article409 1908-11-27 7 Many Changes in Personalities and Surroundings. The opening of tho new academic year at Cambridge should interest many persous iv Singapore who have been in residence at Alma Mater. A new Chancellor is in office in the person of Lord K ivleigh, and for the first409 words
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Article382 1908-11-27 7 Rewaid for Man who Gave his Life for a Comrade. At a meeting at Dunfermlino of the trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund, twelve cases were considered. Some were rejected, and others are being inquired into. Assistance is to he given to the widow and six382 words
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Article137 1908-11-27 7 The Pasir Pan jang gang robbery case ended in a fiasco, yesterday, when the Crown entered a nolle prosequi and the fur accused were discharged. It will be remembered that two men who were pushing a handcart full of galvanised iron buckets, at an early morning137 words
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Article112 1908-11-27 7 The militant suffragists in France are prepared to go one step further than their sisters in England. "Give women the vote," they say, and they see no objection to their undergoing two years military training like the conscript of the sterner sex. They have written to the Minister112 words
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Article52 1908-11-27 7 DISCUSSION OF LORD ROBERTS'S SPEECH. German Speculations. [Rrutkr's Tilrokam] London, November 20. Discussion of the Lords debate on the motion made by Lord Roberts continues briskly. In Germany, numerous technical article* by military experts are being published. These express varied opinions as to the feasibility of invading52 words
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Article28 1908-11-27 7 Dbr Ostasiatisobi Llotd Tilrorak| Borlin, November 20. News reaches Berlin that the Czar of Russia is ill. but his condition is not regarded as dangerous.28 words
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Article413 1908-11-27 7 Application for Discharge Granted and Suspended. Mr. H. Latham, sole proprietor of the bankrupt firm of Latham and Company, applied through Mr. L'pcott, to Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, in the Supreme Court, thi-i morning, for bis discharge from bankruptcy. Mr. l'pcott read the report of the Offioial413 words
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Article351 1908-11-27 7 Learned Sweeper's Work While in Singapore. The vicar will be sweeping down the walls of the church on October 2 and 3 in the evening, and will be glad of the assistauco of some of the male workers." Anyone who happened to look in at St. Peter's Church,351 words
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Article68 1908-11-27 7 Under the direction of the Chief of the Japanese General Staff, an official history of the Russo-Japanese war (12 volumes, comprising about H.OOO pages) is in course of preparation. Two distinct editions of the. work will be issued one will be for general circulation, the68 words
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Article1355 1908-11-27 8 CHINESE CHARGED WITH RIOTING AND MISCHIEF. Echo of the Mourning Disturbances. >nc of the itcforni circulars read in the Police Court, yesterday, by Mr. C. Everitt, who defended twelve of the twenty Chinese ohargod with rioting and mischief on Novomber 19, wax as follows "The Manchurians had taken1,355 words
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Article279 1908-11-27 8 Weekly Report of Messrs. Fraser and Company. The following is Messrs. Fraser and Company's weekly share circular The general state of the market is steady, and a moderate amount of business has been transacted round about current quotations. Mining. Lahats and Rauibutans still Keep good, and, although279 words
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Article232 1908-11-27 8 Legation Secretary's Strange Action in Java. The other day, we noted that Wang Kuang^Ki, jjhe Secretary to the Chinese Legation at the Hague, is now at Batavia inquiring into the grievances of the Chinese in Java against the Dutch Government. These grievances have been laid before tho Chinese232 words
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Article124 1908-11-27 8 The cojrt-nartial of Lieutenant Frank Taylor Evans, sou of Rear Admiral Evans, whic'i took place at Manila Bay before the departure of tbe fleet for Japan, resulted in a verdict of guilty upon a majority of the counts and the offending officer was sentenced to a low124 words
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Article39 1908-11-27 8 It will be seen from an advertisement appearing elsewhere that Mr. Y. Tan offers to supply Javanese amah* or ayahs under agreement at two dollars a month, excluam of food and clothing. This ought to prove a twneflcial arrangement.39 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article50 1908-11-27 8 Association Football. Twilight Football Association. In connection with the members' five aside football league, Chiang Seng Kay's iB i will play Koh Chin Wee's (E) tomorrow, and Lim Kee Cheok's (A) will meet Gan Hock Chuan's (Fi on Sunday. Both matches will be played at Blair Road ground.50 words
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Article218 1908-11-27 8 Singapore Ladies' Shoot. The usual monthly shoot was held at tbe Balestier range, yesterday afternoon, a strong head wind making high scoring at 200 yards difficult. It was a day for those with long handicaps, although tbe receivers of tbe fewest points did some good scoring, there being218 words
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Article229 1908-11-27 8 S.C.C. v. R.Q.A. and R.E. An eleven composed of the R.G.A. and RE. played the S.C.C, yesterday afternoon, and what proved a fast and interesting game was witnessed by a fairly large crowd of spectators. The S.C.C. wore much the stronger team in both offensive and defensive qualities, and229 words
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Article325 1908-11-27 8 Scotland v. The World. Tho following will represent Scotland against The World on St. Andrew's Day (Monday next), play commencing at 5 p.m. sharp Carpenter, back; Dr. Simpson, Millar, Malcolm and Eddis, three-quarters Gardner and Dr. Black, half-backs; Scott, Maokay Gardiner, Mactaggart, Morhaui, Boyd Gair-Smith and Campbell, forwards.325 words
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Article317 1908-11-27 8 Selangor Monthly Medal. Tue following scores were returned in the Selangor Golf Club's November monthly medal:— J- B. Carruthers 96 15-81 R. M. Neill 88- 6=82 G. D. Lucas 87— 4=BB J. G. Glaf-sford 88 2=86 Scotland v. The World. The draw for the singles in the match which317 words
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186 1908-11-27 8 A Peking correspondent writes to the China Critic:— The aged Prince Cbing is only nominally Comptroller- General of the Grand Council of State and the Ministries of War and of Foreign Affairs. In reality, all the matters of these three departments which practically hold186 words
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Article59 1908-11-27 8 Although the outbreak of small-pox would appear to be now well under control, fresh cases continue to crop up in different parts of Colombo. It was thought that tho heavy rains, which fell all over tbe city two weeks ago, would stamp out tho epidemic j but this has not59 words
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Advertisement104 1908-11-27 8 I'nkasy rests the bead that wears an ache. No use wearing it. Steams' Headache Cure will take tho ache and leave the head good as new. Easy to take, oasy to buy. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MORTGAGEES SALE OF THE TONUKANO "SIN HOCK KIAN," At H. L. Coghlan and Co s Sale-rooms,104 words
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Advertisement123 1908-11-27 8 MALTHOID 1 I w aeBtlon 0 1« n ">"• 'o the mind of a man about to 1 build "I wonder if Malthoid would be suitable We certify I" Jlrom many years' praotioal experience that Malthoid will be found immenaely satiafaotory on every olau of building if t MJtJ r—123 words
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Advertisement298 1908-11-27 8 A LONG-FELT WANT AT LABT BUPPLIED. One of the greatest drawbacks in the EAST is the great difficulty one oxperionces in finding native servants. I herewith beg to inform tho Public of SIN'GAPORB, that 1 am prepared to supply JAVANESE AMAHS or AYAHS at wages of $2 a month, plus298 words
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Article273 1908-11-27 9 Sim«apou, Novimbir 26, 1906. PRODUCE. Oambiet buyers t 9.50 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 18.60 Copra Bali 8.05 do Pontianak 7.6S Pepper, Black 11.87* do White 6% 18.12} Sago Floor Sarawak 8.00 do Branei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago 8.75 Coffee Bali, pioked 22.50 Coffee, Palembang, 20% bam- nom.273 words
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Article326 1908-11-27 9 Data of formatioo Capital Sobaaribad Of fihara* bnu Value Paid onto Saaro* Dnlained Company QOOXfTKHM 1903 1907 1901 1908 1907 1901 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 •800,000 ♦300,000 1600,000 £400,000 •400,000 £80,000 iIOO.OOO •150,000 £120,000 £30,000 MSO.OOO 400,000 335,000 800,000 860.000 876,000 60,000 100,000 99,000 130,000 80,000 450,000 179,600326 words
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Article323 1908-11-27 9 1906 1906 1904 1908 1906 !904 1908 1906 1905 1906 1907 1906 £160,000 •200.000 £80,000 470,000 IIM.OOO £16,000 476,060 4910,000 £66,000 £180,000 £820,000 /175.000 •260,000 £100,000 137,062/11 116.600 22,760 66,700 IU.OOO 16,000 66,000 269,680 68,760 180,000 201,600 176,000 1 I 46,600 103,600 10,600 2,100 22,760 86,700 12,600 10,000 6,000323 words
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Article182 1908-11-27 9 1907 lt»8 184* •1,500,000 »i\ooo,ooo 1,050,000 **6,UOU 15,000,000 150,000 4,500 110,000 18,000 i 8.000 6,000 I 4,000 3,400 i 8,000 1,750 ",000 600 400,000 1,110 1,000 4,956 300,000 10 60 1M 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 100 10 7 60 1M B9um182 words
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Advertisement259 1908-11-27 9 DENTAL SUPPLIES. Labokst Stock of C. Ash, Sons and Co.'s Manufactures and American Goods. CHEONG BROS., 25, South Bridge Road, Singapore, Guarantee bigh-olass work and the latest improvements for European clients. chafg :;r moderate. H. A3RAMS, HORSE REPOSITORY. I. OBOHABD KOAD A large number of thoroughly broken in barDesa aud259 words
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Advertisement127 1908-11-27 9 J. DA. PEREIRA. HORTICCt,TCRIBT AND FLORIST Collector and Exporter at Orchids. Diploma and Gold Medal from the late Sing of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty, the King of Siam., H. H., theßultan of Johore, and H. 8., the Kultan of Lingga. Freab Cut Flowers on hand daily Orohid127 words
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Advertisement32 1908-11-27 9 LOOK VAN KIT. DENTIST, AND BENTAL SUPPLIES No. 28, South Canal Road, and 17, Sooth Bridge Road. High-Class Work. Moderate Charges. Consulting Booms fitted with electric lights and fans, etc., etc. 140532 words
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Advertisement129 1908-11-27 9 BT. ANDREW* HOUBE. A Church of Knglana Boarding Hocse for Enropean and Eurasian hiys who desire to attend the nohools «f the place. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House or to the Colonial Chaplain. TO LAWYERS. BANKERS. MERCHANTS. MINERB. PLANTERB. AND EVERYONE INTERESTED IN BRITISH129 words
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Advertisement151 1908-11-27 9 Great Sale of Linens 3STO"W OUST. STANDARD 1 C°( OFF REGULAR QUALITIES Iw Jo PRICES? Unique Opportunity TO SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS. TOWELS DAMASK TABLING .TABLE I.INEN GLASS CLOTHS TABLE NAPKINS LINEN DRESS GOODS BED SHEEETS LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS PILLOW CASES BED SPREADS. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co Ld. DAHL'S MILK. The ONLY151 words
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Article302 1908-11-27 10 EIGHTY PEOPLE INHABIT ISL4ND OFF SLIGO. Historic Ruins in Walled Town. A quaint principality is that of the King of Innish Murray, whose death was recorded recently. It is situated off the coast of Sligo, and its population numbers about eighty souls, many of whom have never been302 words
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Article299 1908-11-27 10 Archdeacon Sinclair Expresses bis Views. The Bishop of Rochester has been wisely advising his clergy not to impose too great a strain upon their hearers by having services which are too long and too elaborate. Archdeacon Sinclair, speaking to a Press representative, remarked that he had always299 words
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Article161 1908-11-27 10 The English branch of the League for the Preservation of Swiss Scenery have held their annual meeting at the Society of Arts Rooms, Adelphi. The Dean of Norwich said the railway mania had taken possession of certain speculators in Switzerland, and they had run their railways where161 words
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Article133 1908-11-27 10 As might perhaps have been expected, Ireland seems to have produced the doyen of Old-Age Pension claimants in Charles Kelly, a county Donegal veteran, who is old enough to remember Trafalgar and was a fall-grown man when Queen Victoria was cradled. There is no doubt that, whatever133 words
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Advertisement1248 1908-11-27 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE. On Tuextay. December 1, at 2-30 p.m. Freehold land, area ;t7,. r >oo feet, part ofi Grant ML Together with the dwelling house thereon known as No. 8, Kirn Keat Road, off Balcfetier Road, Singapore. Powell Co., 25(5 Auctioneers. EBTATE OF CHIA ONG CHENG, OECEASEO1,248 words
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Advertisement462 1908-11-27 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ELECTRO PLATERS, ENAMELLERS, MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED "LAJU" RACING BYCYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. INSPECTION INVITED. SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. LD. Commercial Machines, Nor. 4 A 6 are alway Stocked TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED, PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL TO NEW,462 words
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Advertisement481 1908-11-27 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. -aid up capital iis.ooo.oco lEBERVE FUND SterUng Reserve •15,000,000) M onn non BU>er Reserve »U,000,000J 00 °,000 *fserve Liability of Propriaton 115.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. Sbellim, Etq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. W.J. Oresson. Deputy Chairman. g.Q. Barrett, Etq. W. Helms, Esq. 0. O.481 words
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Advertisement634 1908-11-27 10 SANKIHG COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. .N CORPORATE BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital In 80,000 Shares of «Joeacb C1.M0.000 .teserre Fond £1,526.000 <tenrr« Liability of Proprietors ..£1,900,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. The London Cily A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oarrant Aoooaots634 words
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Article1025 1908-11-27 11 TRIBUTE TOPROMINENTENGLISH MOTORIST. K Lead.r in the Automobile World. There has seldom been so much diversity of opinion on the merits, intentions, and ambitions of any man outside the pale of politics as on the subject of this article. He is at once the most admired, the best abused,1,025 words
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Advertisement501 1908-11-27 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST AnRIVESD. SKI3SiS- p Argyll Model de Luxe. TAINTED DARK (iKEKN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYIWE COMPANY. Tolmts ROB ROYt |BL!ii- PENS m I f^a^a^^^^M A CO., I"*" 1 30 Samples 2d. 81 ™«*-J501 words
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Advertisement162 1908-11-27 11 CALMONS PNEUMATIC TYRES. UNEXCELLED FOR RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY SOLE AGENTS: BEHN, MEYER CO., LIXITKK, Singapore and Penang. STRAITS ORIENTAL COMPANY. IMPORTERS OF SIAM PRODUCTB AND MERCHANDISE of every descrip tion, comprising rare Monster Stag Horns, Lion, Tiger, Leopard Skins and Skulls, Tiger Teeth, Lion, Tiger and Leopard Claws, old Buddha162 words
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Advertisement62 1908-11-27 11 "Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul," said Pope. Steams' Wine has both the charm of appearance and the merit of an nnequalled tonic and blood-builder Wasting diseases are promptly checked by its iim', as it increases the appetite and enables the system to use more food, thus62 words
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Advertisement500 1908-11-27 11 SIDDELEY Hutocars. FAMOUS FOR W Sole A entB CONSISTENT RELIABILITY. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. THE STRAITS TIMES CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE Following Places IN SINGAPORE Messrs. John Little A Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn Co., Battery Road and Amernian Street. Messrs. Jitts500 words
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Advertisement538 1908-11-27 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVEKTIBEMBHTB.— MIaoeIUaeoai Wants of Erary Dawriptloa, Hoaaw, •aal, sto., to I*l, m Inssrted at Ihs following mm:— One Insertion I I.M par Inoh. Two i.OO Three I.M Six «.M Sine 1.40 Twelre T.M Xnaaly-flTt 10.00 (Baoh sabseqneni month N par took.) Iha aboTe rate it baaed538 words
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Advertisement465 1908-11-27 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Kates .-—Four Ltnw, on. or two InMrtiou, 11. Kj th. inch, M. Seal, of OnargM. NEWBPAPER PROOF-READER WANTED. Wanted, at onoe, a Capable Proof Reader. Applicants need not neoesesrily have bad previous experienoe, but a thorough knowledge of English U necessary. None others need apply.— B.C., o/o Straits465 words
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Advertisement377 1908-11-27 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bans Pow Unas, on.ior two inMrtiou, tl.oo By the inch, we Heal, of Chargei. RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Good Rubber Stumps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. RUBBER EBTATEB FOR SALE. Two Rubbor Estates about 1,000 aores each (just valued). Will take i shares.377 words
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Advertisement490 1908-11-27 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 Oars, etc. Hydraulic, Bookdrill, Gardeuhose, Brake-88-IREADINO MOTOB TfREB. X^t^/u^Sf r£oS. All kinds oi I.R. Buffers and Springs lor Bail- INDIA BUBBER FLOOR TILES and MATways, etc.490 words
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Advertisement280 1908-11-27 12 DAWSON'S k 500TS FOR ALL CLASSES. IhUMlha fcr BTYLB, COMPORT, and DURABILITY NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUR TRADE MARK BTAMPED 01 UK 80LE& TO BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS. 23 LONDON WALL, LONDON, E.C. X GODOWN AND HOUSE TO LET. No. 164, Cecil Street, and No. 1, Sophia Road (Rent 180).280 words
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Advertisement214 1908-11-27 12 BOARD AND LODGING. Kazbsi— Few Linei, on. ot two I assateaa, lim Br th. laoh, ill Seal, of C w BOARD AND REBIOENCE. Comfortable rooms with board at CAMBO HOUSE, River Valley Road. 1131 BOARD AND RESIDENCE For single gentlemen. Terms moderate. Apply at 11, Dhoby Ohaut. 243) BOARD AND214 words
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