The Straits Times, 3 November 1909
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Title Section13 1909-11-03 1 The Straits Straits. NO. 23.107 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement145 1909-11-03 1 OUR XMAS TOY DISPLAY INCLUDES ALL THE Latest Toy Models. INSTRUCTIVE AND MECHANICAL TOYS IN GREAT VARIETY. DULLS, GAMES AND XMAS NOVELTIES ON SHOW. ffow KATZ BROTHERS, Ld. HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT 1 New Pictures. K. HAR MA, Sole Proprietor. THRONYCRQFT'S MOTOR BOATS AND MOTOR ENGINES Of145 words
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Advertisement276 1909-11-03 1 ROBINSON CO. TUP Mfff^- 1 DATCftIT THE jyjuffiftu^--^ PATENT CRICKET BAT. The FORCE will drive the ball a greater distance than any ether bat in existence. In cutting," the ball rebound* off the bat like lightning. The peculiar resiliency of the handle is obtain d by the insertion of rubber276 words
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Advertisement174 1909-11-03 1 GRAND HOTEL DE L'EUROPE Tuesday, ffovember 9. SPECIAL DINNER To Celebrate the Hiitl.day of HIS MAJESTY THE KING-EMPEROR. Monsieur Reverger's Orcbcstia will pay a Ftlect repertoire of the Lotaai London Music during Dinner and on the Illuminated Promenade Roof after Dinner. Lime Juice Soda. AN IDEAL TROPICAL DRINK. INVIGORATING EXHILARATING174 words
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Article658 1909-11-03 2 CAREER OF COTTON SHIPPING MAGNATE. The Late Mr. William Watson. After an illness of some weeks, Mr. William Watson, chairman of the Cunard Line and also of the Royal Insurance Company, died at bis residence, Lanceljn, Spital, Cheshire. Mr. Watson was seized with a paralytic attack early in658 words
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Article261 1909-11-03 2 Errors being Eliminated to a Large Degree. In the current issue of The Scottish Geographical Magazine, Mr. Bernard Cahill delivers a strong attack on the principles followed in Mercator's projection, and brings forward a ptoposal for a plane map in which the more significant of Mercator's errors261 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement247 1909-11-03 2 lodkUte. Prevents the attacks of White Ants, Dry Rot, Teredo Navalis and Decay in all kinds of Timber. At the same time it stains the wood A HANDSOME WALNUT COLOUR. Estate Bungalows built of soft woods will last for many years without attention, if the timber is "JODELITED." ONE GALLON247 words
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Advertisement237 1909-11-03 2 I BOVRIL Everyone should k«wp botue or Bovril In the House). It la so handy for Impromptu meals. Invalid cookery, and tasty dishes. Made lit a minuto. IgV-^ ggj£% C^' t atonal, jj£ /the Ear* x^x Other MEMORY IS THE FOUNDATION of knowledge, experience, and success. The man with a237 words
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Advertisement40 1909-11-03 2 MUSCULAR PAINS. Hundreds of testimonials could be famished showing the great pain-relieving power of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in cases of muscular rheumatism, lameness or soreness of the muscles from any cause. It is for sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement689 1909-11-03 2 SKINSCMP HMRIHNDS Cleansed Purified and Beautified by CUTICIA SOAP The constant use of Cuticura Soap, assisted when necessary by Cuticura Ointment, not only preserves, purifies and beautifies the skin, scalp, hair and hands, but prevents clogging of the pores, the common cause of pimples, blackheads, inflammation, irritation, redness and roughness,689 words
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Advertisement381 1909-11-03 2 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON ft BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. SOLE AO-EITTS FOR, Worthington Pump Co.'s Patent Pumps Pulsometer Engineering Co.'s Pulsometer Pumps Robey and Co.'s Portable Engines aud Machinery Richard Hornsby and Son's Oil and Gas Plants Waygood's Lifts and Hoists Robert381 words
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Article619 1909-11-03 3 FACTS ABOUT GREAT NATIONAL HARBOUR. An Immense Engineering Work. Tbe Prince of Wales declared open the great new harbour at Dover, on October It, Messrs. Code, Son, and Matthews, surveyed Dover Bay for tbe Admiralty in 1895. and prepared tbe plans for tuc stupendous harbour, the contractors for619 words
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Article341 1909-11-03 3 Wooden Man's Strange Behaviour lo Court. Barnaley people are interested id a wcoden man who figured in the dock, a mere automaton, whoflu only signu of life were that be moved and breathed. Though 6ft. 4in. liiuli, be refused to say a word. His name is341 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement278 1909-11-03 3 /^wK, lifebuoy /-i"JjJMpL Royal Disinfectant A^-UmSp^ Soap is a practical A §Jj MwZM\ precaution for the J^^ fWmm^^^^' nealth of man Sjl/y^k I wornan or child. Is m/^tS^—^Stx s P ec a "y su ta e or Ait j£)ljV *^l I warm climates. r\ -A'/^JWa KtbP> THii UOl>\ IN T^^/l/278 words
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Advertisement413 1909-11-03 3 P\ I lal H TCIJ| tjjft xestlS W»y» rjaj MILK BM H^B B il JB J >^ -j. Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 35 years. Being partly composed of milk,413 words
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Advertisement32 1909-11-03 3 Removal Sale Messrs. GOSLING CO will offer this week their stock of V Briars, Meerschaums, Tobaccos, at greatly reduced prices. A few lines in Cheap Wines and Spirits will also be offered.32 words
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Advertisement383 1909-11-03 3 The NE^RENCHREJEDY TRADE flu* mnewfut .md hij-htv MM rrm<Nt\ tr *hr i Contin.nUl H.. l,v k,.nnl. ROMU, |..bm. ■Mlghl n a m«lti nr ol 'hr Uml, »nJ ipftaMU t nn; UUwvto oaployed. THERAPION No 1 |M ti:nr. oiliaa irw »U\v ontv, NMKI all Jit < hunt! i ffrvtuatlv Mipcrsct'ini; lota383 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement743 1909-11-03 4 STEAMER BAILIHCB, P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For Chins., Japan, Penanc. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Hills of Lading issued tor Ohina r last, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for Ohina) Aasaye Nov743 words
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Advertisement630 1909-11-03 4 STEAMERS SAILING. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two regular Bervioe* are maintained between JAPAN amd BUROPB by tbe Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS. nndtr Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed tor tbe Company's Bnropean Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with oxcullont accommodation for First and Second630 words
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Advertisement837 1909-11-03 4 STEAMER 3AILIHBB. STOOMVMRT-lUATSCNMTU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL BERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE. SABANO. COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS AND TANGIER; AND LISBON, DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates: oetwiao. Bo«aw»»D 1909 1909 Orotius Nov 6 K. Willem II Nov 6 K. Willem837 words
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Advertisement608 1909-11-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straita, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly for tlavre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, willing at Penang aud Oolombo. Taking cargo608 words
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Advertisement771 1909-11-03 4 STEAMER SAILIWQB N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail ateamer* 1 this Company sail fortnighty from Brenvn, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. 6oath»mrton, Gibraltar, Genoa, N*plea (oooneotl< a Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe vernal Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,771 words
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Article187 1909-11-03 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, November 3. High Water. 2 '2 a m., 1 H p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due Birilidav <>l Emperor of Japan. Chinos V M. O. A. opening, 8.15. liaiijm inn < 1 nicely Co., 9. Albambra Cinomato^raph. Harima Cinematograph. Maryborough Cinomatograpli l'aris Cinematograph. Thursday,187 words
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Article236 1909-11-03 5 To-Dit. Penang and Colombo Hakata Mara 3pm l'euaug aad Deli Hebe 3 pm K. Pahang, Pektu, Kuantan and Tringganu Aiog Liontf 8 pm Jlitu Pahat Men* 3 pm Malacca, Port Dickson, Port Swettenham and Teluk Anaon Kinta 8 pm K. Pabang, Ptk»n, Knau'.iii. Triugiiauu aud Kelaotin Will236 words
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Article53 1909-11-03 5 The P. aud O. homeward mail stoamer Deli left Hongkong, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, aud is due here tliia aflacaaaa, The P. ami O. nut« ir,l mail steamer AuMiye left Colombo, at 10.30 p in. on Saturday and may !•<• expected to anne hero on Friday53 words
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Article78 1909-11-03 5 Left Biug»pore 1 Jet 1 P *O. Jot 4 V. M. Jot 8 P. *O. Jot 11 N.l>. L. Jot 11 8.1. Jet 18 M. M. Jot 22 P. *O. Jot 88 N. 1). L. Jot 38 B. I. Nov 1 M. M. Dae in LoodOD Uct78 words
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SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
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Article337 1909-11-03 5 lir.il. N .r str 645 tons, Capt FaUutead, No\ 2. From Bangkok, Oct 29. 0.0. and 11 p. Joo BengCuan. For Bangkok, U— Bd». Bridge, Nor 6tr BSQ tons, Capt Folkman, Nov 3. From Bangkok, Del SO. 0.0. and S p. Low Sum. For Bangkok. Nov 6— Rds.337 words
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Article50 1909-11-03 5 No. Mtef Ylbiishi Maru Jtp air, 1 ni;k ■■■>»; H,dr,,, Nur ttr. Co.umr. i I H nnktjr Hum Sang, Brit btr, HontkuDj: Taruba, Brit atr, Mmlrai vim pcrta BM, Nor str. IJanukik MiMf, Brit str, Hongkong a Oorre, Nor str, Bangkok idic/iin;, Sar str, Sarawak 3 Sri/iv Fell sir.50 words
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98 1909-11-03 5 Wharves at which VesseU are Berthed To-Uajr. TANJONO PAOAK. Bin WBißFßAara— Nil. EisiW. Skciion I—Minilya.1 Minilya. Sbotioh Mo. 1 (3hhis Whaiik)— vo ny Natuna Saonoß B 2 Kunij ri M tru, C'eyljn Maru. 8 Ij'iiduln. a 4— Nam Baifl i— Nil. a B98 words
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Article591 1909-11-03 5 Coming to Singapore. Per M. M. steamer Ernest Simous, due November 1. Mr. Nain, Mr. Hansen. Per P. and O. steamer Morgolia, connecting with the steamer Assaye at Colombo, duo November 5. Uev. G. A. Townley, Mr. W. G. St. Clair, Mr. T. Hobgeo, Mr. I, Rusack,591 words
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Article39 1909-11-03 5 Per steamer Pob Ann. Nov. 2. From Malacca i Messrs. L. Tait, Ward and Koh Seek Geok. Per steamer Sulaogor, Nov. 3. From Malacca Messrs. Sellare, Qjataj Scully, F. G. Kieller, Lee Pan Hock and Choa Shim Wing.39 words
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Article46 1909-11-03 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.w. Green wicb meantime. The time-gun is fired at 12 oclock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day excepting Sunday, wbcu it is ttrod at one o'clock.46 words
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Article235 1909-11-03 5 Girl's Sad Suicide in a Russian Gaol. The circumstances attending the suicide of a girl named Matrena Prisiashnuk, whe poisoned herself while lying in Kieff Gaol under sentence of death, have just been ventilated daring the trial of a young wan named Eckart Horn, who was charged235 words
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Article186 1909-11-03 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. PRODUCE. Sinoapou, Rmm 3, 1609. 8WO4P0M, Novbmbm 8, 1809. O- London-Bank 4 m/s 2/^5 Qmbiet buyers 11.00 do 8m/ B 2/4* C «f Ov Garwanf-Bank d/d 289i a PonbM k t.7B Private 8 dj/b mi, Pepper, Black ,,1840 do 0 m/p 248 do White 6% -jn.87i On186 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article266 1909-11-03 5 ISSDB Valci Paid Up CoMPiNT Di^n, I BoTIM S 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t 1 1 1 10 1 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 10 Bruang, Ltd. 10 Broach Hydraulio T. M. Co., Ltd. 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. 10 I Kanaboi,266 words
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Article591 1909-11-03 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a/--l l l l l l i f l i l a/--l l l a/--l l l l l l l l a/I f 7/6 T i i i i591 words
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Article166 1909-11-03 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 IS 10 7 60 10 Santera Smelting Co., Ltd. Fraser k Neave, Ltd. Hotel van Wiik Co. Ltd. liowarth Erskine Ltd. 1% Prelerence Kati Brothers, Ltd. Dolorrod ...I 8% Com. Preloronoe M»ynard h166 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement244 1909-11-03 5 GABBICK COARSE-CUT. OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE OF PERFORMING WILD ANIMALB. The Largest and Best Circus Combination 1 ravelling The East. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, THURSDAY, NOV. 4. Location Beach Road. OUR ALL STAR LONDON CONTINENTAL ARTISTES JJQ IN NUMBtR Qf| THE244 words
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Advertisement169 1909-11-03 5 Nov. 6— At Godown A, Keppel Road, damaged goods ex s. s. Silvia, at 9 80. Nov. 6— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. r~o Nov. B— At Godown, A, Keppel Road. damaged goods, ex s. s. Kalotuo, at 9.30. Nov. 12— At saleroom, Wines, etc., at II Nov. 18—169 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous343 1909-11-03 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kan&aat Kerbau Hotpital, Km I, 1903. S a.jS r. v. 9 r. v. RiurfAix. Bar. SI Fab 29 931 19.K08 29.895 Temp 88 0 87.6 81. 5 .45 in. WetßnlbTher 810 80.6 77.0 DirofWind.. N.W. N.W. calm Max. Tamp.. 88.0 Mia 76 8 Max. In Bod.. 1.13.9 Terrrad.343 words
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1085 1909-11-03 6 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3. CENSUS OF PRODUCTION. When it is possible to examine the whole of the facts brought together by the department of the British Board of Trade which is in charge of the Census of Production Act of 1906, we shall have at our disposal material1,085 words
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Article24 1909-11-03 6 The Keswick prayer meeting will be held on Monday next, at 0.80 a.m., in the Chinese Girls' School, Government Hill. Leader, Mr. T. Hart.24 words
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Article13 1909-11-03 6 To-day, at 8.15 p.m.. the Chinese Y. M. C A will be opened.13 words
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Article14 1909-11-03 6 The Shipping and the Import and Export offices will be closed on Tuesday next.14 words
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Article21 1909-11-03 6 A change of programme is now on at the Mar I borough cinematograph, the picture* forming an attractive and pleasant series.21 words
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Article40 1909-11-03 6 An appeal has been made with the object of rasing a sum of five hundred thousand pounds for the erection of a memorial theatre to perpetuate the name of Shakespeare, says a London telegram to the South China Morning Post.40 words
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Article33 1909-11-03 6 At the special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday next, the business is to determine the members to retire at the end of the year, and to consider the estimates for 1910.33 words
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Article32 1909-11-03 6 Members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps are notified that the rehearsal of the King's birthday parade ordered for Saturday, November 6, will now take place on Sunday, November 7, at 7 a.m.32 words
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Article35 1909-11-03 6 Jansen, the assistant borer, who murdered Mr. Rutherford, a head boreraaster on the oilfields in Deli, appealed to tho High Court at Batavia and had his sentence increased from eight to ten years' rigorous imprisonment.35 words
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Article42 1909-11-03 6 The Imperial Japanese Consulate inform us that they have received a telegram from Tokio, informing that the funeral of late I'rince Ito will tako place ou Novtmber 4, and the uational flag will be hoisted on tbe half mast on that day.42 words
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Article40 1909-11-03 6 In honour of the 57th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, most of the Japanese places of business to-day displayed the Japanese flag and closed for the day. The Consul for Japan holds a reception at Lady Hill this afternoon.40 words
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Article44 1909-11-03 6 Since the death of the lessee, Mr. Yeo Swee Hee, tbe management of the Cold Storage Co.'s depot in Orchard Rd. has been in tbe hands of the company, who will in future run tho business. Price lists can bo obtained at the depot.44 words
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Article42 1909-11-03 6 Jeffries, the ex- world's heavy weight champion, has been accorded a great reception from the sporting fraternity of New York. He declares that Johnson, the negro, is all talk and he is willing to fight him at any time on any terms.42 words
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Article65 1909-11-03 6 In the Supreme Court, to-day, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith continued the heariug of evidence in the action brought by Messrs. Soon Keck Ltd., against the South British Insurance Co., to recover $9,000 odd in connection with the sinking of tho Sri Muar. Mr. Fort appears for plaintiffs, Mr. Ellis for65 words
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Article68 1909-11-03 6 Messrs. Outhrie and Co. prosecuted the proprietor of Chop Quan Soon Lee in the district court, yesterday, on a charge of possession for trade use of barrels of cement to which a false trade description bad been applied, the trade mark being a hand. Tho defendant pleaded guilty and was68 words
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Article70 1909-11-03 6 It is announced that David Hunter. Yorkshire's famous wicket-keeper, is retiring from the county team. He has played continuously for Yorkshire since 1889, and it is noteworthy that in his twentieth season he kept wicket uncommonly well, in one match taking nix wickets in au innings. He holds the world's70 words
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Article66 1909-11-03 6 The King of Siaui has conferred the Chakrabarti Mila medal (gilt) on their Royal Highnesses Prince Prachaks and Prince Dovawongse, and (through the Ministry of the Interior) on Pbra Cliao Suriyaphongs and Puya Bbibhit Senamat. His Majesty has also conferred the Cbakra Mala medal on General 11. K H. tho66 words
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Article84 1909-11-03 6 At Kotta Point on the Mtlabar coast, a new powerful light for the benefit of shippiug was exbioited on October 20. The height of the focal plane is 180 feet above high water level. The range of the light from tho ship's bridge is 30 feet above the sea and84 words
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Article112 1909-11-03 6 The new Arcade between Raffles Square and Collyer Quay, the latest addition to Singapore's modern business buildings, is approaching completion. The removal of hoardings and scaffolding shows the building to be of handsome external design. Of its internal arrangements, we hope to give some details when the finishing touches have112 words
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Article148 1909-11-03 6 A Tamil named Francis Retnasamy prosecuted Mr. R. de Wind in the fourth magistrate's court, this morning, on a charge of assault. Complainant said that he borrowed from defendant on an 1.0 U. and was pressed for payment on October 23. Defendant told him that, if he didn't pay, there148 words
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Article364 1909-11-03 6 Lord Elcbo lias resigned his membership of the Navy League. General Leonard Wood has asked for reassignment to service in the Philippine Islands. The Surrey amateur cricketer, Mr. .1. N. Crawford, has accepted a college mastership at Adelaide. The marriage is announced to take place of Miss364 words
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Article124 1909-11-03 6 The garrison orders of yesterday's date notify that the following officers have arrived by the Rewa and have been taken on the strengthof the command: H. G. A. -Capt. C. E. T. Hilland, Licuts. T. Donnelly, C. H. Reynolds and M. Sykes, 2nd Licuts. V. 0.. Dube,124 words
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Article121 1909-11-03 6 The result of tbe Homo Secretary's exhumation order for the examination and reinterment of the body found iv a leaden coffin at Stamford dismisses tbe story connecting the Fair Maid of Kent with the discovery. Six layers of cere cloth having been removed, the121 words
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Article151 1909-11-03 6 Tin- present programme at iliix show is another good one and should ne t bo missed by thoHe who want to see an UMilgal series of picture-. T»e films incluila a dramatic biihji ct entitled Lily I lol k me aud in descriptive of a very pathetic story,151 words
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Article196 1909-11-03 6 An interesting exploring expedition in Mongolia and Central Asia has just been completed by M. Wittenbnrg, leader of the geological committee of the Academy of Science of Geological Research in the Amur District. As a result of his observations, s»yn a Russian excbauKi-, M. Wittenberg196 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement453 1909-11-03 6 PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SEAMLESS STEEL BOAT SUPPLIED TO THE Straits Steamship Co.'s Agent at Malacca by GUTHRIE AND COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. BEFORE HIRING or PURCHASING A PIANO You are cordially invited to INSPECT S. Moutrie AND CO. LTD. New Showrooms. Raffles Arcade (NEXT TO ROBINSON GO). We are exhibiting a453 words
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Article61 1909-11-03 7 THIRD READING IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Appreciation of Mr. Lloyd George. ißbutbr's Tblboram] London, November 2. On the third reading of the Finance Hill in tbe House of Commons, Mr. Austin Chamberlain moved its rejection. He acknowledged the good temper displayed by Mr. Lloyd George during61 words
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Article49 1909-11-03 7 Rejection of the Housing Bill Amendments. IRbctbk's TelboramJ London, November 2 Tht bWem ut < Miuiu'ius has rejected many ot the Lords amendments to the HouttiDg Kill, which were chiefly connected with the compulsory purchase of land and restriction of the powers of the Local Government Hoard.49 words
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Article50 1909-11-03 7 Issue in London and Paris. IRrctbr's Tblburamj London, November 3. A Turkish four per cent loan of £6,863,640 sterliug has been issued, of which two millions has been placed in London at £H9 per cent and the remainder in Paris at jt'.« i I i r cent.50 words
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Article38 1909-11-03 7 Rescue of the Entombed Men. f ßioter's Teleoram.i London, November 2. All the men in the flooded Taronis coal mine in Swansea Valley have been rescued except two, making five in all who have been drowned.38 words
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Article38 1909-11-03 7 (Keuikr's Tb-bobam] London, November 3. The Melbourne Cup result was al follows Prince Foote 1 Alawa 2 Aberdeen 8 Betting 4to 1 against Prince Koote, 8 to 1 against Alawa, 100 to 1 against Aberdeen.38 words
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Article37 1909-11-03 7 |Dch Ostasiatiscbi Llotd Tulhuhasi, Berlin, November 2. Rumours are current at St. Petersburg that At. Kokozen will go to Tokio with powers additional to those be bad received for negotiation)* with tbe late Prince Ito.37 words
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Article26 1909-11-03 7 (Dbb Ostasiatimch* Llotd Tiuokah] Berlin, November 2. The Caar has declined to give a personal reception to the ex- Shah of Persia at Odessa.26 words
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Article25 1909-11-03 7 I Das Ostasiatiscbi Llotd Tbuokam] Berlin, November 2. Spain in negotiating for peace with the Riff Tribes in the neighbourhood of Melilla.25 words
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Article18 1909-11-03 7 IDm Oitasiatischb Lloyd Telegram Merlin. November 2. Tbe mother of the Chinese Ambassador at lierliu has died.18 words
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Article26 1909-11-03 7 (From Ock Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 8. The cricket matoh against tbe Australians, at Penang, will not take place owing to unpropitious wiather.26 words
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Article156 1909-11-03 7 [Kejtbr's Teliorim| London, November I. Tbe death is announced of printer Frith (Painter Though a challenge of the above message brings an assurance that the word is printer we ircline to think that it must refer to Mr. William Powell Frith, K. A., of whom Who's156 words
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Article289 1909-11-03 7 iSix Years for Thief With a Bad Record. The Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, at the Assizes yesterday, tried Ooh Ah Cheng on a charge of having stolen a valuable jacket from a resident of Malay St. Ah Cheng decided to give evideuoe on his own289 words
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Article411 1909-11-03 7 Thrilling Story of an Exciting Voyage. The steamer Malda of the British India Steam Navigation Co. had a terrible experience in tbe recent cyclone in Eastern Bengal. A member of the Calcutta cricket team, which was on tour to Chittagong, has given a contemporary an account411 words
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Article429 1909-11-03 7 A Letter from the Anarchist Leader. More light is cast on the profound sensation caused by the execution of Senor Ferrer at Barcelona by the Paris correspondent of The Times who says under date October 6 A letter from Senor Ferrer to one of his429 words
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Article489 1909-11-03 7 INCREASED IMPORTATION AT SWATOW. Difficulties of Suppression Mr. P. F. Hausner, British Consul at Swatow. in his report on the trade of Swatow for 1908, supplies the following interesting information on Chine*, opium As a contribution to the opium question the following figures may be of interest.489 words
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Article239 1909-11-03 7 The name of Sir Francis Burnand as author is a sufficient guarantee of tbe bright humour of tbe Lady of Ostend which was produced before a very appreciative audience at tbe Victoria Theatre. Singapore, last night. It is a comical conception all through. Tbe Lady of Ostend239 words
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Article190 1909-11-03 7 Details of Assassination by a Korean. Telegrams from London, dated October 20, bring further particulars of the murder of Prinoe Ito. It seems that M. Tanaka, director of the Manchurian railway, the Japanese Consul-General, and a member of his suite, were wounded. M. Kokovteeff had a most190 words
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Article83 1909-11-03 7 Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, as representing both the King and the army of Great Britain, was to be met with the same ceremony as a royal personage at Sbimbaahi Station on the 2nd met, and is to be accommodated at the Shiba Detached Palace Today he will be invited to83 words
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Article387 1909-11-03 7 LARGE HARBOUR SCHEME FOR EAST SUMATRA. Singapore and Aru Compared The other day, we noted the fact that the Netherlands India Government had decided to establish a port for ocean-going steamers at Aru Bay on the coast of Deli, and had despatched thither a commission of three387 words
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Article198 1909-11-03 7 Messrs. Thompson's Fortnightly Circular. Para.— Our market during the past fortnight (ended October mi has been sub ject to sharp fluctuations. During the first week Fine Para advanced 4d. per lb., then suddenly dropped lOd. per In., when renewed buying set in and caused a rise of198 words
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Article346 1909-11-03 7 Mr. C. M. van Cuylenberg. of the P. W. I >., has lost 150 which were stolen from a drawer at his house, presumably by a Hylam houseboy. The chinchuw of the steamer Wilhelm was fined $86 by the fourth magistrate, yes terday, for bringing eighteen unstamped letters346 words
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Article291 1909-11-03 7 Arrangements Reported Completed With Government. Two commercial men well-known in Mauila and throughout the Orient, says the Manila Times, arrived in Manila on October 19, on the Rubi from Hongkong. These are 11. J Rosenoran/. and Joseph Keegan, the latter accompanied by bis wife. Messrs. Rosencranz291 words
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Article720 1909-11-03 7 Distinguished American Arrives To-morrow. An we briefly announced yesterday, Mr. Charles W. Fairbanks, who was vice president of the United Status during the administration of Mr. Roosevelt, arrive- here to-morrow, from Hongkong, by the P and O. mail steamer Delhi. Mr Fairbanks, who is accompanied by720 words
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Article20 1909-11-03 7 Tba average strength of the convict population of tbe Andamans during 1900 was 14,067, or 404 lew than is 1907.20 words
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Article154 1909-11-03 7 GREAT CHANGE OF FEELING IN BATTERSEA Reformers Maintain Predominance. [Rbdter's Tklkoham London, November 'i. Returns received hitherto of the results ot municipal elections in London aud provincial boroughs show that the party gains and losses practically balance. London, November The most notable feature hitherto of the London Municipal154 words
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Article119 1909-11-03 7 Towkay Brings Action for Wrongful Arrest. (From Ocb Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, November 2. Yap Hon Chin, the Chinaman, who wan arrested in connection with the Pudu temple affair near Kuala Lumpur, in July last, brought an action this moruing against the Selangor Protector of Chinese (Mr.119 words
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Article72 1909-11-03 7 (Kkok Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 2. Tho. Municipality has unanimously adopted the water supply scheme No. 5 which is the waterfall proposal in conjunction with Sungei Klean. The commissioners have, however, deleted the earthwork embankment, waste weir aud ohannel outlet works, thus reducing the estimated cost72 words
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Article23 1909-11-03 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 3 The Sultan of Johore has drawn griffin No 4 iv the Penang Turf Club.23 words
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Article322 1909-11-03 7 (From Oi'B Own Cukkksponuknt. i Ponang, November 2. The rubber crops for October of thu estates of the Penang Sugar Estates and the Straits Sugar Company were as follows Caledonia 18,000 lbs., Tali Ayer 10.0001b5.. Selaba 2,4001b5.. Rubana K 1.2001 bs.. Nova Scotia 2,5001b5.. Gedong I.HHTIbs. total322 words
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Article32 1909-11-03 7 The Corporation of London spent £2,397 in connection with tbe visit of the Fleet to tbe Thames and the entertainment of the officers and man of tbe Navy in the Guild hall32 words
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Article143 1909-11-03 8 The annual rifle match between the Singapore and Perak Rifle Associations has re suited in a win for the former by 29 points. Perak fired at the Taiping range on Sunday and made 910, whereas tho Singapore team compiled 948. The Ajstialiau papers record the death of143 words
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Article33 1909-11-03 8 Keppel (Jolt Club. An 18 hole handicap stroke competition has been arranged for this week-end amon^ the members of the Keppel Golf Club for a handsome cup, under the usual week-end conditions.33 words
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Article46 1909-11-03 8 Tanglin Club Competition. The result of the October competition at tho Tanglin Club was as follows D. McLood Craik \V. H. Threlfall H. Freeman W. W. .Vlaciuill;in H. C. Sells BHI 100 781 521 200 721 688 scr. 688 470 200 670 550 120 67046 words
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Article69 1909-11-03 8 Interport Practice. During a recent practice of eight men of the team selected to represent Hongkong in the iaterport match the average per man increased to 93.5 The following were the scores made Sergt. Inst. Wakeham 98 Ar. Sergt. Carnell 96 Mr. R. Lapley 96 Mr. J. H. Sidgeon69 words
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Article225 1909-11-03 8 Singapore Shield Competition. A large crowd watched the shield football match between the S. C. C. aud the R. G. A yesterday. The Club team was much the same as that which met Middlesex HI with only one or two changes, P. Lloyd playing in the forward line225 words
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Article386 1909-11-03 8 Prices Cut to Nothing in Electrical Engineering. Presiding at a recent meeting of Dick, Kerr and Co., the well known electrical engineers and contractors, Mr. John Kerr explained that there bad been a very considerable diini nution in the profits during the past twelve months, as they only386 words
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Article283 1909-11-03 8 Details of the Abnormal Tide on ~Frldiy Niuht. The Malay Mail; of. the Ist inst. contains the following Wo have heard further tetails of the_remarkable_hii<h _tide_ at Pun Hwettenham on Friday night, which was, we believe, the highest ever recorded there. The tidn came over the top283 words
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Article649 1909-11-03 8 Prof. Petrie on Recent Discoveries in Egypt. Prof. Flinders Petrie, the eminent Kgyptologist, lecturing on Recent Discoveries in Egypt, at the Penrhyn Hall, Bangor, said that the main enterprise of the year 1908 was the excavation of Memphis, though before the inundation was low enough to649 words
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Article41 1909-11-03 8 We are asked to state that the total quan tity of tin ore exported by the tributors on the land of the Royal Juhore Tin Mining Co Ltd during the month of October was piculs 125. 154 bags.41 words
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Article842 1909-11-03 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Brd November, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning Nona. Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- AUagar 8/8 3/4* 2/. Option.. 1/6 •> il- Anglo. Malay IS/- 15/9 £1 A nj-lo842 words
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Article844 1909-11-03 8 Record of His Shares in the Glu e Theatre. The Times of October 4, has a remarkable article by Dr. Wallace of which it Bays in its leader columns Wo publish today the first account of a discovery which, even if we take no account of the carious844 words
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Article70 1909-11-03 8 In a paper read before the Academy of Science, Paris, it was stated that by experiments with an instrument called a stellar barometer, M. Normann has discovered that our sun is by no means the warmest member of the stellar system. The heat of the sun is only 5,990deg., while70 words
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Advertisement74 1909-11-03 8 SAVE MONEY BY BUYING CHAMBERLAIN 8 COUGH REMEDY. You will pay just as much for a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as for any of the other cough medicines, but you cave money by buying it The saving is in what you get, not what yon pay. The sure to-curo-you74 words
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Advertisement121 1909-11-03 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. HOUSE TO LET. No. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to D. Kitovitz, 2, Riffles Place. ■fIM HOUSE TO LET. No. 3, Adis Road, off Sophia Road, np the hill. Entry December 1, 190 U. Apply to A. S. Shooker, 7, I> Almeida Street. •2193 SiORFHANO TYPIST WANTED121 words
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Advertisement752 1909-11-03 8 SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture, The Property of Captain Cobb, AT "PADUA," NO. 5. CXLEY ROAD. On Sa fur day, November 13, at 2 p.m. AN EXCELLENT TOYED COTTAGE PIANO BY F. ADAM CREFELD. in iood order; carved and polished tuak sideboard with mirror panol bent wood round table with752 words
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Advertisement234 1909-11-03 9 $2 |k. $2 mi: J *k PER WEEK. WEEK. TALKING MACHINES ON EASY TERMS Enjoy the l*»irummt nliile you arr paying for it. A LAR(iE SELKCTIOX TO CHOOSE 1 UOM, AT TRICES RANGING FROM $2O TO $100. Records from $1 each. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. JUST ARRIVED: Finest Salted234 words
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Advertisement96 1909-11-03 9 PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. POUTED ***** lII*. iridiii^i^M^HiHß. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Oennine without the above two Labels BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd. tola Importer. I Geo. Augus and Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, Contractors to the Admiralty, War Office, Home and Colonial Governments and Railways. Leather, India Rubber AND Asbestos Goods FOB ENGINEERING.96 words
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Advertisement517 1909-11-03 9 STEAMER SAILINGS, OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. cc. Ltd. The Companies' Bteamers an defpaobsd from Liverpool outwardi for the Rtraits, China and Jap in every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,517 words
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Advertisement537 1909-11-03 9 j STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO K CROPS WU CHINA JAPAN, CANADA ud tat UNITED BTATEF. Route bom Hongkong, •*> Shanghai, NagMaki, (lalaad Bea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vaaoonvu, RM.B. ■EniHsoilnu" Twin sarew stea RMS. "Earim537 words
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Advertisement608 1909-11-03 9 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). IT7HE-nHfc pjwjflu! Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed I 18 to 20 timjsmora effective than pure Carbolic Acid. Ask other mviufactarers of fluids for a Guarantee of the <BKS> Gsrmicidal Strengths of their products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under the Standard608 words
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Advertisement286 1909-11-03 9 SKETCHES STORIES OF MALAYA. A few copies of the "STRAITS ANNUALS" FOR THE YEAR 3 1906-7 are still in stock and may be obtained at a clearing price of 25 cents oach from the Straits Times Office, Singapore or from our agents as under Uewn. JOHN LITTLE ft CO., Ltd286 words
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Article483 1909-11-03 10 KAISER'S SON MAKES TRIP IN AEROPLANE. His Remark— Fine." Mr. Orville Wright enjoyed the distinction of taking up on his aeroplano last month the first prince and future monarch to entrust his safety to a machine heavier than air. The Crown Prince watched Mr. Wright make his record483 words
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Article319 1909-11-03 10 Diary of a Peaceful Night in Rural England. There is an interesting diary in the Lancet of a peaceful nigbt spent io a hotel in Winchester. The writer went to bed at half-past ton, after a long cycle ride in the teeth of a strong north-easter. As tbo319 words
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Advertisement503 1909-11-03 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Of Directors 1 O. A. DaaaicK, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Esq., Vice-chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm. Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbbub. Tow Noah Pan, Esq.503 words
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Advertisement425 1909-11-03 10 INSURANCE. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, LIFE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ABBETB exoeed £17,000,000. W. A. BIMB, I 1871 Manager, Eastern Branch. Sun Life *c:: r ;;.v of Canada. i.MTt exoeed ...46,000,000.0.0 Sobplds over all liabilities according to Oovt. Standard... 846,205.0.0 [neons, 1908, ...41,428,000.0.0 JSJO.I6C, B»tt«rjßd.,i WNITI BlocAPOr*. MIU«M. Boath425 words
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Advertisement575 1909-11-03 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, ■CORPORATE BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 60,000 Share, of flMeaoh f11.M0.000 BsMrve Fund f11.570.000 ittent Liability of Proprietor* a 11 ,800,000 BAD KERB. Bank ol England. National Bank of Sootland. Cs* bondon City A Midland Bank, LM. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Onrrenl575 words
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Advertisement170 1909-11-03 10 THE BZE HAI TOM BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD. IT AMD M, KI.INQ .BTRKEX. HtiUblifftied January 7. 1907. Oapitsi, Nominal 11,000,000 Capital, paid np 11, 000,000 Rsssrva Liability of Proprietor* II ,000,000 COUKT Or DIKICTOBB. I Tab Tbob Jooa, Esq. 7 8m Ku Jab, Esq. I Luo Cbia flm, Eaq.170 words
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Advertisement1072 1909-11-03 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A-TTCTIOasr S.A.LEI HIGH-CLASS TEAK FURNITURE, AND A FINE COLLECTION OF PALMS AND ORCHIDS, The property of L. A. Van Riju, Esq., AT NO. 15. PASSIR PANJANG STH MILE STONE). On Saturday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Comprising HANDSOME CARVED TEAK DRAWING-ROOM SUITE IP HOLSTERED IN LEATHER, teak1,072 words
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Article1234 1909-11-03 11 dowß as a protest, but they strenuously denied assaulting any of the prison officials. For their refractory conduct they were brought before the visiting justices and were sentenced to nine days' solitary confinement on a bread and water diet. The women declined to take the food. Mr.1,234 words
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Advertisement279 1909-11-03 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and prices from the Sole Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Motor Accessories. EXS.S, "SOMALI AND 1 OANFA. GOOllrlch TyreSm The rubber stud tyre cannot slip, and the fine quality of the rubber279 words
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Advertisement352 1909-11-03 11 CROUP QUICKLY CURED. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy brings surprising resultfi when a child shows symptoms of croup. There is no cause for alarm when this medicine is in the house, as it rarely takes more than three or four doses to bring about a complete cure. It352 words
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Advertisement591 1909-11-03 11 K. P. Brothers, Jewellers and Silk Merchants, 9, HIGH STREET. Gash Clearance SALE! Special Bargains. ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES in Silks, Oriental Lace Work, Embroidered Qoods, Grass Cloths, Mandarin Goats, Fancy Goods and several other Goods, too numerous to mention. EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. 1911 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. PROM MAY 1. 1909. AND591 words
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Advertisement548 1909-11-03 12 WONTB. SITUATION .WANTED. A youne lady (Englinh) desires situation a* NIKSE to ono child. Please address Miss 8.L., c/o Straits Times. 2098 MOTOR CAR DRIVER WANTED. WANTED for Sumatra, Experienced native driver for motorcar. Apply to D.U., c/o Straits Times. ■UM NURSE WANTED. Wanted for Borneo, in in.'s family. EuraMan548 words
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Advertisement614 1909-11-03 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. BFFIIE ft BODOWN TO BE LET. Witt immediate entry Ho. 7, Malaooa Stoat. Apply to QDTHBIE a CO., LTD. UN HOUSES TO BE LET. Commodious terrace houses in Wilkie Road to be let. Rent »25. Apply to a 776 GUTHKIE k CO., LTD. HOUSE TO614 words
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Advertisement546 1909-11-03 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO lET. No. 65, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. ul3j3 HO I»E8 TO BE LET. Hoi. 81 and 83, laitttaUoa Hill, Birer Valley Boad. Apply lo LKE OHENQ lAN aadOo. MR TO BE LET. NO3. 19 and546 words
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Advertisement573 1909-11-03 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. C. H. WILLIS has removed toofliceson first floor above Kelly WaUh; entrance 17, Change Alley. Tilifbons: No. 600. u2146 NOTICE. In honour of H. I. J. Ms Birthday, the Consul for Japan and Mrs. E. Suzuki will be "at homo on Wednesday, November 8, at 5 p.m. Kinloss,"573 words
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Advertisement468 1909-11-03 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds, of India Rubber Articles. Bbl ots, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardcnhosta, Tube*, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILEB, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: PassirPanjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOCLANDT468 words
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Advertisement317 1909-11-03 12 BOARD AMD LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE Board and apartmonts for single gentlemen it 11, Dboby Ghaut. Terms Moderate. 1903 BOARD AND RE8IDENCE. Comfortable ii.inis with board at Catulc House, River Vall> y Road. 2044 BOARD AND LODGING. To be had in a quiet family at 71-f, Hivir Valley Road. Tei317 words
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Miscellaneous241 1909-11-03 12 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT ltATKS.-Miscellane ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of ftl per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linos, (1 each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, »2. Inch Si alk241 words
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