The Straits Times, 14 October 1909
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Title Section13 1909-10-14 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.000 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 14. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement327 1909-10-14 1 I §rand Jiotel de T Europe THE LEADING HOTEL BY VIRTUE OF ITS EQUIPMENT, CUISINE SERVICE UNRIVALLED POSITION. Special Tiffins Dinners on Race Days. Monsieur Beverger's Orchestra perform a Repertoire of the Jateßt London selections during Tiffins ai;d Dinners, ateo on the Promenade Roof alter Dinner each Night. RAILWAY. A327 words
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Advertisement266 1909-10-14 1 ROBINSON CO. Manila Qigars. SOLE AGENTS FOR LA MARIA CHRISTINA CIGAR FACTORY, MANILA. In Boxes of PRINCESAS 100. LONDRES 100. HIGH LIFE .50. REINA VICTORIA (Non Plus Ultra) 100. REGULAR SUPPLIES RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. ROBINSON CO. THE RAGALLA RUBBER CO.. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tbat tbe transfer books266 words
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Article562 1909-10-14 2 AIRSHIP I M)I R ACTIVE SERVICE CONDITIONS. Use of Wireless Telegraphy. This year's Imperial Army manoeuvres will begin to-uight, says the Mergt ntbeim (Wilr tember») correspondent of the Chronicle on Sept. 12 The commanders of the opposing forces will be Prince Leopold of Bavaria and General von Bock562 words
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Article409 1909-10-14 2 The Interesting Document Kept in Chancery Lane. The decision of the Government to make a new Doomsday Book, which will give a complete li-t of tbo owner* of the soil, and the li.ni-tH on it, in tho United Kingduiu, awake.ua interest in that firnt Dooumday 1 1 mI.409 words
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Article695 1909-10-14 2 BRITAIN'S BOYCOTT TO BE EXTfcNDED. Mission to United States. Sir T. Fowell Buxton (president), Lord Monkawell (chairman) and Mr. Travors Buxton .secretary) of the Anti-Slavery and Aborigines' Protection Society, have sent tho following appeal to The Daily Chronicle. The letter, which has for its aim the extension to695 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1909-10-14 2 Of ALL TYPEWRITERS THE "Empire" Has the Largest Sale in the Far East. DURABILITY, SIMPLICITY, EFFICIENCY, LOW PRICE are its strong points. FOOLSCAP MODEL $112. BRIEF MODEL $140. POLICY MODEL $162. The Borneo Co., Ltd. IMPORTERS. THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places iv Singapore Messrs. John268 words
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Advertisement182 1909-10-14 2 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES are not an experiment. They have 1 been the favourite blends at home for many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in the Colonies. No expense is spared in keeping both, up to the mark RED BEAL AND BLACK AND WHITE 46 SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE CO., LTD,182 words
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Advertisement33 1909-10-14 2 FOR WHOOPING COUGH. Give Chamberlian's Cough Remedy. It will keep the cough loose, expectoration easy and render the fits of coughing less frequent and ess severe. For sale by All Dispensaries and Dealers.33 words
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Advertisement266 1909-10-14 2 The Secret's Out alntd cap tills th* stars of" Cadbar f m s" toodnns. From tht first to I •Ink It grips th* polait. Tht flavour Is dtllgfilful. Its purl,, urnequtsttontd. and Its Vala* as a food Intsllmabl*. If tht dtaltr should ask soar cocoa thole*, sat BOURN VILLr. m!%266 words
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Article652 1909-10-14 3 BAND OF PARISHIONERS ATTACK CLERGYMAN. His Amazing Story. I have just returned from the wilds of Stainmore (nays the Kirkby Stephen correspondent of the Daily Chronicle under date September 16.) where I have been invi-cti gating the extraordinary ontrage of Monday night, when the vicar, tbe Rev. J.652 words
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Article426 1909-10-14 3 Plucky Ladies and Cowardly Lascars. Tbe deadly, unlimited coast line from Capetown to Cape Point has claimed another ship as victim. The Dullard King linfer Umblali struck the rocks near Oliphant's Bosch Point on the night of September 15. She was bound from London to Natal.426 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement723 1909-10-14 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS. IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Steam, Gas and Oil Engines for all purposes. Boile s and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pulleys,723 words
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Advertisement160 1909-10-14 3 7%atls /%AS&&tf£AV£s SINGAPORE SODA WATER £stafi/JsAetfover 25yeai<s. psrcesf V^ of all Tonics A &/±J A PraTM Raaudy tor all N«rr.l^^ WrS pj".*" SALONA. The Siamese Core for Dhoby Itch. Cnree the worst casos in a few days anddoes not stain the linen. To be obtained from THE SINOAPOKE DISPENSARY, LTD.160 words
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Advertisement421 1909-10-14 3 JEWELLERY 5 RACES. A splendid assortment of Diamond Bracelets, Rings, Pendants, Brooches, etc., which have been specially manufactured and are particularly suitable for the present Eace Season, may be seen at our shop. All'the latest des gns to select from. ISMAIL and RAHEEM, Bras Basah Road. CO For Prevention OJ421 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement701 1909-10-14 4 SH SAILINGS. P. S?O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. For C'.ini, Japan, He.ianz, Ceylon, huatralla, India, Adjn Kgypt, ie.in P«<t«, Plymjuth and London. I LmM ImiioJ for Chi-.a I nslnontal. aud American Skamer j (rill Wave Sioß&pore on or about MAIL LINBS. Outward (for Oh I) laha Oot 2 I I'-'ln Deo701 words
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Advertisement572 1909-10-14 4 7. MEM SWUNG. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPGO.LTD. Two regular services are mainta'ued between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's woll-known TWIVSCKEW STEAMERS. toll Contract with tlio Imperial Oovernneak, npooiilly doiigued f<.r auy's Eiropoan Scrvico, ligliti <1 :t DJ Kl'-ctricity, provided willi tooommodatiaa for First ami; ■*!UKers, and fitted with all572 words
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Advertisement620 1909-10-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTMIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SISGAPOKE. BARANO, COLOMBO POKT SAID, QEMOA. ALGIERS AND TANGIER; AND LISBON DOVEU, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are dae on or aboal the undermentioned dites: oDiviar. |BMM 1909 ISOB R. Wilhelmina Oct 93 Vondel Ont 2 f Grotias Nov620 words
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Advertisement236 1909-10-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO -JAVA PORTS, PORT DABWIM, TUI'RSDAtf ISLAND, BKISD\NE AND SYDNfiI. ALSO TAK'NO CARGO YOS. OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND TOUTS, HKITISII NKW GHINEA, NEW BRITAIN 4 NEW ZEALAND POHIS (with tranf>b|pment). *Aa iud <cement offers. Pmooth pasßKfie Si:perb Scenery. A regular mouthlv service to above ports236 words
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Advertisement607 1909-10-14 4 3TEAEEB SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are dnspitched fortnijhtly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavcn direct, calling at Penang an] Colombo. Taking oargo607 words
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Advertisement779 1909-10-14 4 iraUHB BAIUMB. IM. U. JL/p Norddeutscher Llcyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fa.-it and w.l! kn ,wu mail Hteamira of Ihla Company r-ail lottnisjaty fro n Brem o, H-tmbnrg, vis Rotteiddin, Antsv^rp, Bouthimpton, Gibraltar, Qan-.A nool.'n HaMßiflaa, Xiiilos, A .•>■ lodria, an! vioo versa) Port B*id, S:v, A I779 words
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Article210 1909-10-14 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, October 14. BiRb Water, in 4 a.m., 1O..';5 p.m. New Moo*, 1:1 p mi. Binicapora EUom, S,-eonrt Day, 2 45. Bpooitl Bm Hmnerat ltaiH-s Hotel. 1! I. homeward mail closes, 8 p.m. Alli.nubra CincuwtoKriipli. Uarima Cinematograph. Mar!bnrnii»ii CiocuiiUograph. l'.iriM Ciueiuato^raph. Friday, October 15. Hiijli Water.210 words
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Article221 1909-10-14 5 IToUaT. Ponanfi A Madras, t ik ig it mis fur huropi-. o., vu Bombay Taroba 3 pm ang, Uangojn and tlcutta Hanijala 3 pm ang and Deli Calypso 8 pm acca, Fort I>i.:knon, id P. Swettenham Pob Ami 3 pm liangkok Wongkoi 8 pm Uougkong and Japan221 words
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Article192 1909-10-14 5 The Imperial German mail steamer Prinzeas Alio baviun left PenaDg on the -tli iustaut, ot I p in. may bo expected to arrive here today al 4 p in Hi'! will probably be despatched fo Hoagkcaga Shanghai acci Japan tomorrow morning at I am. The It. I.192 words
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Article363 1909-10-14 5 Latest Arrivals. T.n,iy II>M, llri.. str. 342 tons. Captain Cubb. O.-t II. From Malacca, Ool IS. G.o. and IS p. BtraiU Kteanmbip Coy. Ltd. For Malacca. Oot 1'.— Rds (rr.ifci.ii Af-ir, Brn. air. MI tons, ('aptaiu Btowart. O.'t U. From Calcutta, Oct 6. O Kii.H.i'i'- 1'atiTs.m Simons A363 words
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Article57 1909-10-14 5 Oc'ober is Finn, Brit ntr. Pontianak I.-uhi WtU, Brit atr. Muar and Malacca Efoel /.<■■■ Brit Btr, Kelautan 3 Chikr,ihhnnct, Siam Btr, Banckok via ports II n Hin (in m, Brit atr. Pontianak Jf a, r.ntsti-. lVnaui; am 1 Calcutta lirvuicer, l)ut sir, Moeiira Saba Jnpnra, Dut str, Muntok57 words
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98 1909-10-14 5 Wharves at which Vessel! are Berthed To- Day. TAN JON Q PAQAK. Kast Wharf Basih— Ginng S-n«. Eakt W. Biction 1-Armioon Apcar, Taioba. Scction No. 1 (Hb«kb» Wharf)— Nil. bictioM Isla de LiD/.on, Hirano Marti. a a 8— Tiope^ y Lopei. a 498 words
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Article213 1909-10-14 5 Twenty four thousand tins of potroleum arrived from Langkat by the British steamer .Miii, yesterday. Messrs. Woe Kiu and Co.'s steamer Teresa arrived from Macassar and Sourabaya, yesterday, with 'Jl passengers, n general cargo and 4ti:l pi^s. The Siamese steamer ltedang. which arrived from Bangkok aud way purtc213 words
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Article669 1909-10-14 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Namur, doe October 15.— Mr. H. Leatberbarrow, Mr. T. C. Proo tor, Mr. A. Palmer, Mr. M. Hellier. Per N.D L. steamer PrinzeBS Alice, due October 16.— Mr. R. vod Hemert, Mrs. J. P. Koissuvaiu, Mr. M. W. Flies,669 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article141 1909-10-14 5 SlNOAPOKE. Ol'TOBKR 14, 1809. On London— Bank 4 m/a 2/4 Demand 2/4 fj Private 8 m/s 4 do 8 m/a 2/4 On Germany— Bank d/d 2894 Private 8 m/s 24 do 0 m/8 248 On France- Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 296 do 6 m/s 800 On India-141 words
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Article114 1909-10-14 5 SlKQArOBl, (I. li.|:n; l:i, 1909 Oambior buyers 9 11 75 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 15 60 Copra Bali 8.75 do l'ontianak buyers 7 80 Pepper, Black 16.00 do White 5% buyers 28 25 Sago Flonr Sarawak 3 60 do Brunei No. 1 nom. Pearl Sago 4 00 Coffee114 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article281 1909-10-14 5 Issui Paid Lam Valoi Up i Compaki Divid.nd Bcykrs Skllkbs 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ...I 12% for '0* 10 10 Bruau K Ltd. 10 10 Braseli Hydraalio T. M. Co., Ltd. 6% for 'OH 1 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. ...I 10 10 Kanaboi, Ltd. ...I281 words
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Article607 1909-10-14 5 Sterling:. 3 2/- Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. 80% for '08 1 1 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 10% for '08 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 5% for '08 1 11 Bukit Kajang Rubber Estate Ltd 1 7/6 Ji Contributory j 11! Bukit Lintang R. Estates, Ltd607 words
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Article175 1909-10-14 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 too 10 10 7 60 10 I 100 100 10 100 100 s 100 100 10 Eastern Smolting Co., Ltd. 10% for '0- 10% for 0Frwer Neave, Ltd. 1 7 J (or 0- Hotel175 words
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Advertisement335 1909-10-14 5 I Players J Iftavy CDiKture In lb. Patent JPNb AirTight Tins. PRICE 55 CTS. obtainable at T ROBINSON CO. AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Oct. IS At saleroom, Paints, Varnish, Oil Stores, etc, at 11. Oct. 18— At No. 80, Ootram Koad, valuable Vermicelli Machinery and Appurtenances, etc., at 2335 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous355 1909-10-14 5 WEATHER REPORT. tandang Kerbau Hospital, OH. IS, 1909. |8l. ».|8 r. K.r?. H.I KuMFiLL B«r. 31 Fan 29 950 29 812 29 !i Temp frfl.S 78 0 84 io. Wet Bulb Ther! 79 0 78 5 78.5 DirolWind.. B.W. calm calm Max. Temp 87 .5 Mid 76 0 Max. in355 words
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Article1055 1909-10-14 6 . THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14. INDIA'S CURRENCY STRUGGLE. W.ioovi r reads tno history of the currency reform in India, and compares the long drawn agonies thereof with our xperience in Malaya, will bo inclined to thank the gods that we have Dot fared as these otbor men. It is,1,055 words
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Article25 1909-10-14 6 His Majesty's trannport Sondan is expected to arrive here on Sunday morning, the 17th instant, and will be berthed at the P. and O. wbarf.25 words
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Article32 1909-10-14 6 The cap' am of the Arratoon A pear, which arrived from Calcutta, tins morning, with 362 paN.sen^tsi s and 1.4(0 simp ami goa'-i, re ortn a dtalb ou bo*rd lioui beriberi, yesterday.32 words
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Article22 1909-10-14 6 The Victorian Cabinet has decided to extend a hearty welcome to Scottish farmer?, and to arrange for the reception of English youths.22 words
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Article35 1909-10-14 6 The Chinese Y. M. C. A. opening night in the rooms, 51, Hill S*., is fixed for October 23. All Chinese young men and boys, for there is to be a junior branch, are invited.35 words
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Article33 1909-10-14 6 The Wright Brothers have acquired a tract of about 7CO acres of land near Springfield. Ohio, where they will enter on a large scale into the manufacture of aeroplanes aud propellers for steamships.33 words
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Article39 1909-10-14 6 Basil Hayden, of Greenbrier, Nelson County, who swore nearly fifty years ago that if Abraham Lincoln was elected I'rosident of tho United States ho would never step outside his room, kept bis vow until his death the other day.39 words
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Article36 1909-10-14 6 Mr. Teo Choon Hian of the Commercial Union Assurance Coy., returned yesterday morning, by the N. Y. K. steamer Hirano Mam, aft^r a pleasant trip round the world. He appears to be in excellent health. 136 words
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Article35 1909-10-14 6 Advices from Batavia to October 6 report decrease, in the uumber of cholera cases, but more Europeans liad been attacked. The number of deaths from the disease there amounted to 451 up to October 6.35 words
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Article39 1909-10-14 6 An explosion of petrol occurred on board the motor yacht Bertha in the Solent. The owner, Mr. C. W. Alison, aud his wife jnmn< .1 overboard. Th- Udy was drowned, but Mr. Alibon was saved by a passenger steamer.39 words
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Article37 1909-10-14 6 The Batavia Airship Society meets with incieasing public support. Several thousands of guilders have been subscribed, and lists are in circulation asking for money to purchase two flying machines in Europe, for which 30.U00 guilders aie required.37 words
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Article38 1909-10-14 6 It has been arranged that np to fifty Kings police medals may be awarded annually in India also for gallantry or other distinguished service on thn part of the recognised police force or a properly constituted firo brigade.38 words
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Article51 1909-10-14 6 Two Malays have l.ocn arrtsted in connection with the day I ieh t burglary at the Gaylaog reside uce of Mr ll.mu, usher at the marine couit, when $114 in money aud property valued at $350 were taken. The police have recovered some of tho clothing and jewellery in pawn51 words
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Article44 1909-10-14 6 A party of round-the-world tourists left Los Anuelef>,on September 6, on board the steamer Manchuria, and have arrived in Japan. Io that country they will spend four «c U~, two weeks in China, f.nr weiks in India, two weekbiuCeylou and tour weeks in Egypt.44 words
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Article47 1909-10-14 6 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held to-morrow, at which the following matters will bo discussed R' fusal of contractor to carry out the work of clearing swamp grass from the site of new reservoir condition of Cuppage RJ., and various tenders and staff matters.47 words
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Article53 1909-10-14 6 England still outranks all foreign countries from which merchandise is imported into the Philippines, according to the invoice value of the imports. The aggregate value, in U. S. currency, of in rch uidi-o received from the United Kingdom was $5.408 841, from the United Staes lIJHBII. and from the French53 words
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Article48 1909-10-14 6 The Spanish mail etearaer Isla de Lnznn, which iiriivid from Manila, this morning, brought sixty-nino seamen, in Government uniform, and six officers, for Bfanapore. Tins" arc here to tske orer the Minilva. recently bought by tho Philippine Government for a cable chip. Oafi, Hilgrove is the comin inder.48 words
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Article66 1909-10-14 6 A towkay named Tan Liang Chye ha« bren arrested on a charge, of giving false evidence in tho binkruptey court by stating that •tIjSM 00 whs paid to ran Teng L>v wbm it is alleged that mil v >8 000 was paid to him. He has been reloised ou $10,<XX)66 words
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Article54 1909-10-14 6 Although press dispatches continue to report that a crank armed v.ith a revolver made an attempt to assault President Taft during tho reception given to him a. Portland, Oregon, the Insular Bureau at Washington has telegraphed to the executive secretary nt Manila, declaring that the story is entirely without foundation,54 words
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Article78 1909-10-14 6 I Three aged Tamils were before thn third magistrate, this morning, on charges of removing a person suffering from an in'cclious disease Ir. m Craig to Bukit Tim ih Im., of tailing to report tho case— small pox,— and of mxkiug uso of a public c iuve\ance for the removal78 words
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Article72 1909-10-14 6 A Hague U legram says that official steps have been tiken to further the expo-t of Au-triui products to J.iva through I). itch HW-amor lines. The re-ult is an arrangement come to by thy Austrian Government fora steamboat hue from Tr este to run to Alexandria. The steamboats will carry72 words
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Article131 1909-10-14 6 An Anglo-Chinese School pupil with a cut on his right shin and another on the little linger of his left hand prosecuted a lad slightly larger than himself in the third magistrate's court, tliis morning, alleging thai the prisoner bad twice extorted money from him. When complainant refused to pay131 words
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Article411 1909-10-14 6 Sir John Brunner is retiring from Pa-lia-nient. Mr. 11. Con way Belfield, C. M.G., has eomo to Singapore. Dr. Iwatsubo. the dentist, w.is a passenger from Malacca, this moruiu^. by the Lady Weld. Mr. H. Atkinson, deputy superintendent of polite, Burma, reported missing, returned having merely failed411 words
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Article110 1909-10-14 6 A ricksha puller was very savagely as-aulted by Hylam servants in Orango Grove lid., in the evening of October t, mid was left unconscious by tho roadside. A man who was «llesj< d to have been travi ling in the injured nun's iicks.hu. and to havo110 words
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Article105 1909-10-14 6 The Grimsby herring mirk* t lias boen captured by foreign purchasers, and practically the whole of thn hugo catches landed during the week ended September 4, Ml exported to Germany. Fourteen thousand onu hundred boxes have already hei 11 shipped to that country, and a »pwfal steamer105 words
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Article128 1909-10-14 6 The 0 >a--oli(lat(d K.ibber and Halita K-';iif-. Limited, h.is In in tormed to acquire tuo cnuc 'ssi'ins or KoMMM for CO Ircting balata 4iid rubber in Kriti~.li (iiuani In 1.1 by Giraett'x BaUta Co, Limftnd, S. Davsoa and Co., Limited, Hmh, M Kinnon and Co.,128 words
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Article165 1909-10-14 6 Tho mercantile community in Java show increasing uneasiness at the f ict that tho copra produced in that inland is fast 10-iing its good name. For all that, the, increasing demand for copra oil raises the price of the Java article. The heavy demnnd leads dealers to165 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement215 1909-10-14 6 Champagnes Dufaut Fils and Cie (Eperncy). Paul Dommier A- Co., Extra Quality, Gold Marque. Irroy Co., Carte dOr, Extra Sec, fcExtra Quality. Lanson Pere et Fils, Extra Quality. Bollinger (Renaudin), Very Dry, Extra Quality. Krug Co., Private Cuvee. Giesler Co., Extra Superior, Dry. Magnums of nearly all tho above Wines^kept215 words
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Advertisement267 1909-10-14 6 ALHAMBRA Cinematograph BEACH ROAD. Special Race Week Programme. ALL MEW PICTURES. To Night, at 9.30 p.m. THB SECOND TIME LATHAM TRIES TO CROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. A Orand Record of Latham's second plucky attempt to fly across tbo Cbauntl. 1. Awaiting a Favor ille Opportunity. 2. Preparations. 8. Off— over267 words
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Article119 1909-10-14 7 OFFICIAL EXPLANATION OF THE INCIDENT. American Intentions Described. [Kbotbk's TklkghamI London, October 13. State Secretary Knox has issued a statement to the fleet that while the State Department was considering the ChinoJapanese agreements, with a view to determining whether anything therein was adverse to American interests, or119 words
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Article75 1909-10-14 7 HAVANA AND FLORIDA SUFFER SEVERILY. Reported Loss of Seven Hundred Livts. kjREUTEK's TeL«OBAM| London, October It, iero has been a hurricane in Havana and da, and widespread devastation has ted. is estimited that the damage amounts to ir three million dollars, indreds of dwellings and cigar factories been75 words
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Article115 1909-10-14 7 [Rbuthb's Tklkurav| London. October 14. Mr. J. M. liarrie, ttao well known Scottish I author, has been granted a divorco on account of bis wife's misconduct. Mrs. Rarrio wan »n actre»f>, but left tho gtagi- afur her marriage. As Miss Mary Anm'll she played with115 words
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Article38 1909-10-14 7 Thirteen Clauses of the Measure Deleted. [Rruiek's Tki.kokam] London, Ootrber 13. Tlio Irish Lui'l Hill liv< pasm tl through Committee in the House of Lords. Tim House deleted tliiiteen clauses of tbe Bill.38 words
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Article28 1909-10-14 7 [IUcteb's Tkleob«m] London, October 14. A Vienna telegram says the Emperor has received in special andience the Japanese Military Mission, which is studying army organisation.28 words
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Article30 1909-10-14 7 iHeutmk's TilroraxI London, October 14. M. K iliovt i 'T. tlw ItiisNian .Minister of Finance, lias obtained tlio Czar's consent to vibit tbe Far Eai-t.30 words
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Article39 1909-10-14 7 [Kectih's Trlk<>bam| London, October 14. Tlio reflnlt o. the Czarewitck was as follows: s..i.,uik 1 Dibka 2 lUytoi 8 Ri ttinu N to 1 against Submit, 100 to 8 •gaiabt Dibbs, 28 to 1 nyainst It lytoi.39 words
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Article44 1909-10-14 7 London Help for Commander Scott. [Uictek's TklkobamJ London, October 13. Yesterday, an influential committee of city men was appointed to organise a (and in a d of Commander Scott's Antarctic expedition. Sir Kd^ar Speyer beaded the list by a donation of £1.000.44 words
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Article29 1909-10-14 7 [DBB OsTASIATISCBB LIoYD TeLBORAM] B-rlin, October 18. The Turkish Korti^n Minister, speaking at Aleppo, has i xpri s-ed di-matisf action with Indian imiuigrutiun iv the IV-rsidn Gulf.29 words
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Article558 1909-10-14 7 Allegations Against Five Chinese Barbers. Mr. Walter Peacock, of the Chinese Protectorate, entertained the third magistrate for nearly the whole day, again yesterday, with a learned dissertation on Triad Societies and a pointed application of the sab heads of iiis discourse to numorous exhibits which he had seiztd558 words
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Article233 1909-10-14 7 Objection Raised to Promise of Ancient Treasures. It has been reported that the Japanese government decided to exhibit many famous national relics and treasures in the AngloJapanese exhibition. This decision of the authorities evokes the severe criticism of the Ancient Temple Preservation Association says an exchange. One of233 words
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Article159 1909-10-14 7 Proposal for Uniform Rate of a Penny-a-Word Radiograms. Experiments are about to be made witli a a view to establishing a direct wirelc-si telegraphic Bcrvice botwtcu England and South Africa. It in proposed to elevate kites a thousand fct to r. licit the Hertzian naves from159 words
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Article104 1909-10-14 7 The Mainichi argues that in the fashion of the day, it is interesting to note that the colour or designs of cloth hare a ciose connection with the spirit of thu time. Alter the late war, a deep red and pnrple colour was iu fashion. The104 words
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Article288 1909-10-14 7 SPECI4L SELECTIONS FOR THE MEETING TO-DVY. Latest Sc -etchings. Heavy rain fell on the .'cecourse this morning, and the outside track will be very heavy going, no that to tip any of thn races with certainty is quite out of tbe question. Any horse may win, even if288 words
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Article386 1909-10-14 7 A Lesson from Germany's Latest Methods. The housing and smitary questions are ones that loom large on the local horizon at the moment, and for that reason we reproduce the following interesting comment by the Builders' Journal upon an aspect of the Housing and Town Planning Bill at386 words
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Article152 1909-10-14 7 Duke of (he Abruzzi and the Record < Altitude. i The Duke of the Abruzzi has landed from the Oceans at Marseilles on bis rituru from liis trip to the Himalaya mountains. He left behind him io India I'r. Pbilippi (whose wife accompanied the expedition an far as152 words
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Article967 1909-10-14 7 views of investor regarding thk market. t Values not Inflated. i Writing to the Kinincier under date Sep- member 6, a correspondent says I The avor-tg') Englishman in no financier; if gets his duly paper and roads, C iniinn. <i I ictmty in rubber shares. It is967 words
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Article168 1909-10-14 7 An amusing item was recently added to the already en'o-tainiog programme prc-ent- i-d by Messrs Mtskelyneaud Devantat St.' George'*.hall. L ingham place. It is called The North Pole—a Topical Illusion. An empty cask is brought on to the stage, and for the wood' n ends paper is168 words
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Article28 1909-10-14 7 Mr Hirriman, the late American financier, whom 11-uter informed us yesfiday died worth sixty millions sterling, left everything to Ids wile, no restrictions being made in the will.28 words
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Article442 1909-10-14 7 GUTT A PERCHA GROWING. Rubber Planting far Superior and More Profitable. The Sourabaya Handtlsblad calls attention to the ea-e which atteuds rubber culiivation and the difficulties which beset gutta I* rcha growing. It points out that there are only two kinds of trees which produce gurtat and that planting them442 words
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Article348 1909-10-14 7 European Superintendent Stunned By Coolie. A serious fracas occurred on Shakerly estate, near Kuruneg.ila, Cey'on, a few days ago, says a report in the Timus of Ceylon, dated 4th inst. It appears that on the night of September 28, S indenam, head kangany and an Afghan watcher348 words
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Article258 1909-10-14 7 Ao Absurd Position Created at Calcutta. Delightfully nave, says the Statesman, is the letter from Babu Thakur Dm Pal, uf TO, Amherst Street, which was to be snbiuitt«-d 1 to a mc< ting of the Markets Special i. in jroitbn of the Corporation. My prayer is says258 words
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Article80 1909-10-14 7 MR. ASQUITH'S ABUSE OF ROYAL INFLUENCE. Effective Liberal Retort. (RaOTIB'S TILIOBAM.] London, October 14. There is a consensus of opinion that Mr. Asquith advised the King to obtain the) views of Mr. Balfour and Lord Lansdowne. The L'oionist Press attacks this as an unprecedented attempt to use80 words
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Article40 1909-10-14 7 Appeals for Pardon Rejected by Ministers. [Pun Ostasiatische Lloyd Tbleoram] Borlin, October 13. The Spanish Council of Ministers has rejected recommendations made in favour of pardoning the Anarchists who recently took part in a revolutionary movement at Barcelona.40 words
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Article19 1909-10-14 7 [Dkr Osta.siati.scuk Lloyd Telegram] Borlin, October 1:1. The Parsival balloon has started on a long distance trip.19 words
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Article24 1909-10-14 7 |Dih Omtasiatucbb Lloyd Tblrobam) Berlin, October 13. The Stock Exchange is weaker, owing to the increase of the English Bank Kite.24 words
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Article66 1909-10-14 7 Assistant Estate Manager Fined at Ipoh. (From Our Own Cokkk9Pondknt.) Kual i Lumpur, Ojtobor l't. Mr. M. M icdouald, assistant manager Nova Scotia Estate, who was originally charged with culpable homicide by causing the death of a coolie, was t > dij convicted at Ipoh of66 words
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Article79 1909-10-14 7 Result of Vehicular Competition at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Cokkkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, October 13. Ricksha pullers and gharry drivers aro ont on strike today, no vehicles being obtainable on hire. This is due to tho opposition of ni"tor busses, one of which tho strike.™ attack)79 words
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Article278 1909-10-14 7 Banishment for Assaulting the Chinese Protector. (From Ouh Ows Corkkxposdknt.) K i il i Lumpur, Ojtobcr 13. The Protector of Chinese at I poll, it taking strong measures to stop the boycott by the Chinese of the Japanese. It is an ler-ttood that tin urn who insulted278 words
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Article43 1909-10-14 7 We have received from the Secretariat, Taiping, advance figures liable to correction of the export of tio from Pcrak for September. Tliey aro as follow Block tin 0,. r >62 16 piculs. Tin ore 29.2i1.:M piculs. Duty 1352,208.2043 words
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Article65 1909-10-14 7 According to the Figaro, tlie Emporor of AiiHiria lias conferred the rank anl title of P.ince«B upon Miss Anita Siewart, who in now the Duke of BragtMft'a mttf. This gracious act of the Kii)|»ror Fr.iin is Joseph will, it in t.t<te reinove all ilitfi ul'.ii'M whicii tnii{l>t havit otlitTwin- ariw65 words
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Article231 1909-10-14 8 NOTES IN GENERAL. Mrs. L. Taylor lias won tbc Ladies' Golf Cbanipi-uoliip of Ceylon. Tlio Knulish water polo championship wa« plavi il at tli<: lloxton Bath* la«t month, tlio finalists bt.-in({ Lond in Polytechnic and Wiyan. At balf time Wiyao ltd by 4 goals to 2 Ri suit231 words
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Article29 1909-10-14 8 Malaya Football Association. In cooncction with tho K.irrier Cup, the noxt match between the liochore Police and iMitlml Muair will bo played ou Thursday, tho 2lMt iuHt.29 words
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Article118 1909-10-14 8 S. C. C. and XI v. Y. M. C. A. A fairly interesting hockey match was played on the Esplau ide, yesterday, between an eleven representing the Y. M. C. A. and the second team of the S. C.C. Tbe S. C. 0. were tho stronger eleven and were118 words
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Article194 1909-10-14 8 Sepoy Lines (iolf Club. I'lay ia the ladies medal for October, resulted as follows Hiss Worters 49— 8=46 Mrs. H-irtni-11 57 5 62 Mth. Kniorson 61 8 53 Miss Gentle 65 40 55 (iarrison Golf Club. l'lay for the October medal resulted as iollows: Lieut. Q. N. Humphreys 93—14=^79194 words
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Article460 1909-10-14 8 The Australian Tour. Mu. ins Won (13). May 6. -v. Notts, wou by innings and 6 runs. May 10 —v. Northants. won by nine ■fafcam Juno 7. —v. Hampshire, won by six wickets. .June 10.— T. Somerset, won by two wicfetts. •luno 14. v. England, won by nino wicket460 words
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Article328 1909-10-14 8 British-Built Machine for any Kind of Weather. There is nothing about Dag^nham Dock that is any way reminiscent of itht-iins. On such a day as September 1. \vi itis a correspondent of the Evening Standard, it was perhaps the most unlovely spot in England. There is a328 words
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Article374 1909-10-14 8 Fighling with Revolvers in a House in Chicago. One of the most sensational and astound in'.; tragedies on record is reported from Chicago, where two well-known women fought each other with revolvers for an hour in a fashionable house. The ilin-1 endol in the suicide374 words
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Article230 1909-10-14 8 Outcome of Squeeze Pidgin in the Province of Yunnan. The Yunnan fti correspondent of tho N.-C. Daily K«W«, writing under date of September 7. says: An a-ttunishins,' thing occurred just recently at tho likin station of Piugi. It appears that till just recently opium has been230 words
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Article494 1909-10-14 8 Growing Proclivity of China's Nationals. Warfare of some variety, says the Torch, is inherent in tint Nature, whetlur in the animal, vegetable, or mintr<l kingdoms, and even among t'le elements that comprise the make-up of the Cosmos. As regards the human family, the mrdes of wagiug war havo494 words
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225 1909-10-14 8 THE CENSORSHIP OF PLUS. 0, SO SOFT SO SWEET. Probable Recommendations of the Committee. The Dramatic Censorship Committee are likely, so far as present indications go, says tlie London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, to report chit fly on the lines of Professor Gilbert Murray's suggestions. Tdat is to say,225 words
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Article154 1909-10-14 8 Italian Poet Describes the Magic Sensations of Aeroplaning. Siguor d'AnnuDzio, the Italian poet, after flying with Mr. C'urtiss and Lient. Calderara at Brescia, gave the following account of Iub experience)* When Curtiss's aeroplane rose I had a feeling of ecstatic joy only comparable to the most intense ideal sensations of154 words
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Article63 1909-10-14 8 Moro than nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism arc simply rheumatism of the muscles, due to cold or damp weather or chronic rlKtun.iti-iu. In such cases no internal treatment is rcquirud. The free application of Chamberlaiu's Paiu Bilm is all that is needed and it is ci-r63 words
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Article832 1909-10-14 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 14th October, 1909. Me3sr*. Lyall and Bvatt. Exchange and Share Hrokt rs, issue tho following list of quottttious this morning Nona. Valno. Bayers. Seller*. Allagar 1 :i 1/7J pui Anglo Malay 14/6 15/. El ADglo Sumatra 27/- 80/1 BaoteDg832 words
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Article251 1909-10-14 8 Expenses for Upkeep of Battery that Did not Exist. The exposure ot njiluary scandals as a result of tbe stringent ImUh which are now proceeding >s becoming a matter of' almost daily occurrence but ao affair which has just come to li^ht iu Turkestan eclipses all others251 words
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Advertisement392 1909-10-14 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. E8TATE MANAGER WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Wanted immediately, for a Rubber Estate in Johore, an experienced planter as Manager. About 2,000 acres planted. Apply by letter, with full particulars of references and terms required, to EVATT A CO., Singapore. GO 'OWN TO LET. IMMEDIATE ENTRY. Large aud convenient Godown, t,392 words
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Advertisement393 1909-10-14 8 A "Moutrie" COMBINED PIANO-PLAYER $800. This perfect model »f mechanical genius can be heard at our Sh >rroiniis daily. S.Moutrie&Co (LIMITED). Ewrvft lft'hl HuHiliriijs. Telephono No. 122. MARLBOROUGHj Qinematograpd. m BEACH ROAD. A CHANGE OF PROGRAMMER To- Night, at 9.30 p.m. 1. Woman's Life in India. t, The.Horse.Shoo. a. Last393 words
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Advertisement382 1909-10-14 9 Special Tiff irs Race Oiunors KS^t^^ C- X^v <Vk ocN^cvcV^^^)" Saturday Next oVi x^*^ Special Theatre Dinner S^ ADELPHI ORCHESTRE MIGNON. FANCY BAZAAR. CASH ...C|l| C" 1 CLEARANCE 3STO"W 3?FIOCJE!'E;iDT3SrC3-. variety of Perfumery, l.o'.'ou, Soai», Powder, etc. UHiS OPPORTUNITY. Don't F Enormoui Reduction. XVi KVTlllNii CHEAP. AT NO. B>s. RAS382 words
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Advertisement533 1909-10-14 9 STEftMEI SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lint. i THB HATiONAL HKBWAI XO EUROPE VIA CHINA J&PAH, CANADA aal lbs UNITED STATES i«ontc from ItwrV.-ug, Ua Bbangbai, Nagasaki, (lo.'infl Sea of Japan), Ecbe, Tokobama: Victoria R.-.d V»ncoaver, I F4.M.H. "Ehm«b orison" Twin-S(>rc» s»s» I«rit£91 «rit£9 0/ JifAW 1533 words
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Advertisement665 1909-10-14 9 STEAMER SAILINGSOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTO. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM MY. CO. LTO. The Companies' steamers are d*epached frcm Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China ai.d Japan every week and from Japan homewards fnr London, Amsterdam and Antwerp eveiy fortoipbt fur Genoa, MarseilUa and Liverpccl and for Mitm-illes, Havre and665 words
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Advertisement455 1909-10-14 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. (ML LTD. The Bteamera of thla Company maintain s regular direct service between Calcutta, Straita, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargc, on through Bills of Lndtag for Canton, Swatow. Amoy, Ohefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtare Porti, Formogs, the Philippines, Aa., Ao. Steamers Tons Commander Kctbim 4,8f455 words
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Advertisement445 1909-10-14 9 CHEESE. RUBSIAM UD CHSBBK. UACABOXI CHEESE. DO! r.LK OBBMB. tOtHIZOL v. BOQUKFOBT. CAXEIfBEBT. AiIMKSAN. At BOLTER'S Only Telephone 398. 80, Anson Koad. 17M Paris Cinema=Opera (FOOT OF FORT CANNING). NEWLY BBKOVATEO la tbe B io CciliagFao*. All Wew Talking Pictures Ail New Comic Sccnss. Films d'Art. IST SHOrV. 7.30 TO445 words
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Advertisement491 1909-10-14 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE Cl OF CANADA. Established 1887 It has to-day, more businoss in force than any other Canadian Life Company ever had at the same age. All claims are promptly paid and loans, cash surrenders, etc., granted immediately on application, by the General Agents at Singapore and Penang,491 words
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Advertisement461 1909-10-14 10 INSURANCE. THE IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE cmno with tiii ttniim AsICBAaOE CuKrAST, LmiTlß f Bartholmew Lane, London. atTAILIMBD 1803. Capital «,»60,000 Total Fandi exoeed.. £lo,ooo,ooo Oiaeral Manager, Robsit Lewis, Esq. BARLOW A CO.,— Af» 1 faONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY. Capital «.Ml,OOO Paid up Capital £464.100 Beiero Fund £1,966,464 Ibe461 words
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Advertisement568 1909-10-14 10 BANKING. 6HARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. NOOBPORATjSD BY ROYAL CHARTER '•Id ap Capital in (0,000 Sharei of ftlOeeob C 1,200,000, 200,000 tiaerve Fund «1,574,00 i Itaervi Liability of Proprietor. 1.100,000 BANKERb Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland LondoD City A Midland Bank. Lid. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oarrent Aooounte568 words
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Advertisement665 1909-10-14 10 SALES BY AUCTION. IN BANKrtUP.OY. REE.F.V.B.K.R. KURPEN CHETTY. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND, At Messrs. 11 L. Coghlan k Co.'s Salerooms, On Monday, October 18, at 2.30 tVM. 1. One ninth share in 2 pieces of land at Gaylang. Area 6 acres 1 rood 81 Poles, being a portion665 words
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Advertisement831 1909-10-14 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A/crcTioisr sale OF Paints, Varnish, Oil, Stoves, etc., TO BE HELD AT POWELL AND CO\S SALE ROOM, On Friday, October 15, at 11 a.m. READY MIXED PAINTS, various colours in one gallon and gallon cans VARNISH, excellent coach varnish in 1 gallon cans. Snperior Walnut Sain, in831 words
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Article1008 1909-10-14 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The first taxi-cab was placed on the Bombay streets on the 2nd inst. Tbe pplendH performance of the sixcylinder Standard ram during the coarse of tbe recent Imperial Tress Conference (when over 30 vehicles w.-re employed), have been recorded in a large pamphlet1,008 words
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Article66 1909-10-14 11 You will bant a good while before you find a 1 uimo it that is equal to Chamberlain* Pain Balm. la cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the i itenese pain and make* sleep a;d r. st possible. Soreness of the mas clef, swt llirjgs and66 words
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Advertisement372 1909-10-14 11 IZ of tunning depends largely on WOLSELEY-SIDDELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the I £1 mileage it runs and, lastly, its horse- 5 <S? :i %5w *Lb now. r. During the j.ast year an owner r^feSfc^fatfrVA ci« a 101" h p Volhtlt y-Siddclcy car that L«. ran 7,104372 words
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Advertisement370 1909-10-14 11 Jnsure Your Motor Qar AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF CAR ACCIDENTS, Don't take the risks any longer. You may be called upon for HEAVY DAMAGES at any moment. The payment of a small Bum annually relieves you of great responsibility, especially if you use a native Chauffeur. Full particulars370 words
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Advertisement267 1909-10-14 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). TEE mo3t powerful Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed 18 to 20 times more effective than pure Carbolic Acid. Ask other manufacturers of fluids for a Guarantee of the Germicidal Strengths of their products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under the Standard267 words
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Advertisement543 1909-10-14 12 WANTS. ENGAGEMENT WANTED. Engineer and Millman NtjailM MfJßfl*. Ufcut in show eapacitii B year-. referenCCi from West African Gold Mines. Apply F. Coigrare, Lord Nelßon Hotel, Colombo. JO 17 CHINESE KRANI WANTED. Wanted. CUMN Krani for a Rubber Estate in I inutan, with a good knowledge of Book b -i543 words
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Advertisement435 1909-10-14 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICE 4 9000WN TO BE LET. Witt Immediate entry No. 7, Malaeoa Btreet. Apply to QDTHBIE <ft 00., LTD. ISW HOUSE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to 18-2, Prinsep Street. 1874 OFFICE AND GODCWN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate435 words
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Advertisement507 1909-10-14 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. HOUSES TO BE LET. Noi. 81 and S3, Initiation Hill, BWct Valley Boad. Apply to LEE CHENG XAK todOo. UTI TO BE LET. Nos. 19 and !iO. Boat Quny, at prepent occupied by Rua. Sieverts 1 Co. Entry January 1, 1910. Apply Moraux ft Co.507 words
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Advertisement419 1909-10-14 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOBE LET. FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. Ayer Jerneh, Soraneoon Road; a commodious bouße suitable for a mess or family. Larijo Grounds. Owner will partly furnish house if required. Apply H. L. COGHLAN A CO., ul: 1 Estate Agents. SMALL COMPOUND HOUSEB TO BE LET. 109 and419 words
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Advertisement767 1909-10-14 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres rctroaded at Moderate Trices. All kinds of bdia Rittii Article*, Shut*, VALVES, Rin K s, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydrmlid, Cud. ul, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOORTILES, MATTIXG, EBONTrtf and H.ir.l Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i767 words
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Advertisement585 1909-10-14 12 TRONOH MINES. LTD CE 1 beg dorm you li.at I have receive cfiU-inwrn-tinnsfri intl.-ii. ,li..|li, cl.oiidou that an interim divM. nd ol 1, pet ihare, ire of income tax. lias Ihi j declared payable ou i tin- l^th inst. HARJO D. GRIFFITHS, v Maaagcr. Tnoob, October B, MM NOTICE. NOTICE585 words
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