The Straits Times, 5 November 1909
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Title Section13 1909-11-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.109 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement120 1909-11-05 1 OUR XMAS TOY DISPLAY INCLUDES ALL THE Latest Toy Models. INSTRUCTIVE AND MECHANICAL TOYS IN GREAT VARIETY. DOLLS, GAMES AND XMAS NOVELTIES ON SHOW. Now Open. KATZ BROTHERS, Ld. NOTICE. Notice '.i it by ,i. n. that Mr Bernard tingelkc trmi'-ly the Manager of the business cari I a by120 words
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Advertisement19 1909-11-05 1 Chinese Porcelain. We Ime jnst unpacked an assortment of superior China Porcelain. CKEE OlsT^ c 7, South Bridge Boad.19 words
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Advertisement91 1909-11-05 1 NOTICE. The Goodwill, Machinery, Stock-in-Trade, Book debts, Effects and the business of Chop h'.-iit Lire (Keat Lim >V Co.) has this day been sold by me to Siow Boon Guan who will carry out the said business. All debts dv. by or to the said Chop up to this date91 words
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Advertisement252 1909-11-05 1 ROBINSON CO. THE r PfITFMT CRICKET BAT. The FORCE will drive the ball a greater distance than any other bat in existence. In cutting." the ball rebound? off the bat like lightning. The ptculia. resiliency of the handle is obtained by the intertion of rubber rings under strong tension, and252 words
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Advertisement157 1909-11-05 1 Raffles t^| Hotel. Tuesday, November 9. SPECIAL DINNER Dietz Quartette. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. GRAND HOTEL DE L'EUROPE V)utsday, JYovember 9. SPECIAL DINNER To Celebrate the Birthday of HiS MAJESTY THE KING-EMPEROR. Monsieur Rtvergers Orehcbtra will play a select repertoire of the Latent London Music during Dinner and on the Iliimjicatcd157 words
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Article645 1909-11-05 2 HISTORIC GHOSTS OF OLD RICHMOND. Bluff King Hal At Richmond in Surrey tbero are many old houses which by a strange mercy the jerry-builder has left untouched, and in whose wainscotted rooms under dark oak beams there come at times, as tbe imaginative mac sits alono in them,645 words
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Article163 1909-11-05 2 A New Style the Result of Modern Education. The Osaka Mainichi statcH that tbe Chinese characters used as trademarks on wrappers are changing on the Chinese market. Formerly tbe articles enclosed in wrappers bearing Chinese characters, denotiug happine3B, fortune, long life, tranquility, etc., commanded a good sale,163 words
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Article106 1909-11-05 2 In connection with Renter's wire of October 24, announcing that the committee of the Imperial Press Conference had drawn up articles for the formation of a permanent organisation to carry on the work of the conference, entitled tbe Empire Press Union, it seems that the106 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement435 1909-11-05 2 fls pi nails WHITE LEAD, WHITE ZINC, VARNISHES, ENAMELS, PAINTS, OILS Are of the very highest quality it is possible to manufacture. Beware of Imitations 1 Aspinall's Products are Obtainable of All Dealers. IK^BGRNEttCOTtO: BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES are not an experiment. They have been the favourite blends at home for mauy435 words
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Advertisement68 1909-11-05 2 DO IT NOW. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You can do so by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Nine cases oat of ten are simply mnscalar rheumatism due to cold or chronic rheumatism, and yield to the vigorous application of this liniment. Try it. You are68 words
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Advertisement730 1909-11-05 2 HER HEALTH FAILED AT FORTY Mar Ma Lk of Pkome Tells of Si 1:1 1 n Restored by DR. WILLIAMBJ>INK PILLB. As an example of tbo remarkable helpfulness of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People to ladies who have reached that critical period which comes at middle-life, take tbe730 words
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Advertisement256 1909-11-05 2 '1 doesn't pay A^y t° "How your linen to be MM rubbed and banged to tatters \o^ Ml/ upon rougK stones. Insist upoa \Y^ w\ being used in the Sunlight Way. and JJM ykx\ y° u w <ll save money. I M "P"n the wrapper round //mt <■£>> Üblrl. A/M?256 words
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Advertisement23 1909-11-05 2 H. KAPS, Piano and Music Depot. The cheapest and the most reliable Establishment for everything MUSICAL. Tunings $4 No. 20, Stamford Road. 100223 words
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Article554 1909-11-05 3 THE OPENING OF A CANADIAN INSTITUTE. Chichester to Montreal. Reater has informed us that tho King opened a new medical institution in Montreal by means of an electrio device. The institution is the new R >yal E°- ward Tuberculosis Institute, at Belmont Park, and as his Majesty554 words
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Article532 1909-11-05 3 Prices Profit Takings on the Stock Exchange. The Citizen, writing on September 25, fays Business in rubber shares has been on boom proportions during the week. The market ban made a decided show of strength all round, which was maintained during the greater part of the532 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement317 1909-11-05 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. Boilers and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pulleys, Blocks317 words
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Advertisement609 1909-11-05 3 PARALYSIS OF THE BLADDER Mr. A. Gillett, of The Gardens, Sandling Park, Hythe, Kent, England, wrote as on April 29, 1905, describing bis terrible suffering from paralysis of the bladder, and of his wonderful recovery through using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The case being one of such exceptional in. terest,609 words
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Advertisement608 1909-11-05 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of JIL Milkmaid! I Full Cream Milk «3SIS9M IS THE HALL-MARK OF pf^OT PERFECT PURITY '■■■'^h JjHflPll ant Guarantee of Highest Quality. V^®-^ I UNTOUCHED BY HAND. fcg^g gj^ The Original and Best. I LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. GHEAPEBT and BEST. SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY, FROM608 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement657 1909-11-05 4 STSAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Efypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Throngh Bills of Lading issued for China "oast, Persian GnU, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) Himalaya Nov 19657 words
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Advertisement598 1909-11-05 4 STEAMERS SAILING. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPGO.LTD. A Two regular uervioM are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWINBCBBW BTBAMBEB. under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, epeoially designed l for the Company'B European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent aooommodation for First and Second Class598 words
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Advertisement600 1909-11-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE. SABANG, COLOMBO, PORT SAID. GENOA, ALGIERS AND TANGIER; AND LISBON, DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are due on or about the under mentioned date*: OCtWABS. SJoaawABS. 1909 |1909 Orotias Nov 6 K. Willem II Nov 6 K.600 words
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Advertisement221 1909-11-05 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. BURNS PHILP UNE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND BYDNEI. ALSO TAK'NO CARGO FOit OT3ER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTP, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). *As inducement offer*. Smooth passage. Snperb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports It221 words
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Advertisement595 1909-11-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, "^"'"g at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo595 words
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Advertisement761 1909-11-05 4 STEAMER BAILIWIB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnlghly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotic n Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vloe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Coljmbo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,761 words
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Article231 1909-11-05 5 FIXTURES Hri 'ay, November 5, High Water, 4.13 a m.. 2.51 p.m. Last Quarter, 4 33 a.m. Legislative Council, 2.80. Municipal Commission, 2.80. I', and outward in:til due. RUsJd football. S. It. C. v. M'sex I. Alhambra Cinomatograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborongh Cinematograph. Paris Cinematograph. Saturday. November 6.231 words
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Article218 1909-11-05 5 ToDit. Bangkok Nnentnng S pm Mau and Malacca Lady Weld 8 pm l'ontianak Ban Hio Ga n Bpm Malacca, Port Dickaon, Port Swettenham and Telok Ansou Selaugor 3 pm Sourabaya, Bandjermatcin, Palao Lant, etc Siria liorneo 4 pm Billiton and Batavia De Carpentier 4pm Bangkok Profit 4218 words
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Article125 1909-11-05 5 The homeward German mail steamer Prinz Kivui Luitpold, having left Hongkong, on the 3rd inatant, at 1 p m., may be expected to arrive here on Sunday afternoon, the 7th mutant at 3 p.m. She will probably be despatched for Europe on the following day at MB.125 words
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Article448 1909-11-05 5 Latest Arrivals. Sugrib, 11. I. 'i. M. gunboat, 500 tons, 83 crew 4 guna 500 h.p. Capt Rtacbel, Nov 4. From Bangkok, Oct 30. For Puket, Nov 6 —Rda. Unraiha, 11. I. R. M. gunboat, 450 toim, 92 crew 9 guns 500 b.p. Capt Haurowiti, Nov 4. From448 words
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Article76 1909-11-05 5 November 3 Chikrablionpn. Siam atr, Bangkok via ports I.ai Sang, Brit str, Penang and Calcutta I A. S. Daru, Dut atr, Rhio 4 Janet Sirnll, Brit atr, P. Swettonliam via porta Henna, Dut str, l'aogkalaa Hi r«i un Poh Ann, Brit str, P. Swett*nUam via port* l.imtulii, Brit str,76 words
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95 1909-11-05 5 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAQAR. East Whim Bahin Nil. Eißi W. Samoa I— Minilya. Zweena, Nattina, Orotina. SienosNo. 1 (Bbbms WBiBF)-Hye Leoog. Saonoa Austria, Bandai Mini. B J»|>an. 4— Nil. I— lnlander. m m 6— Benoa, Call pjo.95 words
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Article174 1909-11-05 5 A cargo of copra arrived from the Anamba and Natuna Islands, this morning, by the local steamer Flcvo. From Newcastle, N. S. W.. the British steamer Clan arrived, this morning, with 4,079 tous of coal consigned to Messrs. Paterson, Simons and C'n. The Dutch steamer Nerite is discharging174 words
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Article584 1909-11-05 5 Coming to Singapore. li r I. and O. steamer Mongolia, connecting with tliu steamer Assaye at Colombo, due November 5. Key. O. A. Towuley, Mr. W. G. St. Clair, Mr. T. Uobgen, Mr. L Rusack, Mrs. W. B. OavorhilT, Mr. J. N. lluttliisou, Mr. J. M. Bryan,584 words
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Article360 1909-11-05 5 Messrs. Fraser and Company's Weekly Circular. During tbo week London orders bare been on a large Male again, in many instance* at a material advance, and in consequence oar market ha* regained its former buoyancy and a n°od business has been transacted, both on account of home360 words
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Article401 1909-11-05 5 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market At the other market* there may be small variations. Singapore, November 1, 19C9. Pbicks. Ahticlks. I c Beans, Long (per catty) 0.05 (do.) French (do.) 0.12 Beef perlb. 0.16 Beefsteak (do.) 0.18 Bean Sprouts (per catty)401 words
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Article251 1909-11-05 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SlNOAPORI, Xc\ KMBKK 5, 1900. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1 9 Demand 2/4,1 Private 0 tn/s 2/4 1 do 8 m/s 2/4 j On Germany— Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/s 2414 do 6 m/s 248 On France— Bank d/d j)V4| Private 8 m/s 289251 words
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Article265 1909-11-05 5 mub 'turn i Paid Up Company IwJmD BOT Skllibs 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t 1 1 1 10 1 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 10 Broang, Ltd. 10 I Bnueh Hydraulic T. M. Co., Ltd. 1 I Duff Development Co., Ltd. 10265 words
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Article546 1909-11-05 5 2 a/--a- a/--a/-»/• t 1 7/8/ 15,. 1 -2-/-1 1 1 1 1 1 17/8 4 i i i i 10,. 7/8 1 1 1 a/--l l l 18/8 a/--i i i l l 17/6 1 1 1 10 IT 60 6 10 10 10 100 6 100 100546 words
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Article169 1909-11-05 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 60 10 Baatern Smelting Co., Ltd. Fraaer Neave, Ltd. Hotel van Wiik Co. Ltd. Howarth Erekine Ltd. ...I 1% Preference Eats Brothers, Ltd. Deferred 8% Cum. Preference M»jn*rd k Co.,169 words
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Advertisement379 1909-11-05 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Nov. 6— At Oodown A, Koppel Road, damaged i;oods ex s. s. Silvia, at 9 'SO. Nov. 6 At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Nov. B— At Oodown, A, Keppel Road, damaged goods, ex s. h. Kalomo, at 9.30. Nov. 12— At Raleroo-n, Wines, etc.,379 words
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Advertisement28 1909-11-05 5 The Prince Regent of Chinahas determined to abolish the eunuch service in the I'alace. The period for abolition has baen fixed at •v jcars, coamtaoiog from ue*t year.28 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous317 1909-11-05 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandamf Kerbau Botpital, 9m. 19O». 9 M.lB t. v. 9 1. M. Kuxriu. Bar. SI Fab.. 39.853 J9.«57 59.88" Temp 03.4 67.0 80.5 1.97 in. Wet Bnlb Ther 78 4 77.0 76.5 Dirof Wind calm calm calm Max. Temp.. 87.8 Hin 75.8 tf ax. In Sun 153.S Terr317 words
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1064 1909-11-05 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5. DRAMATIC CENSORSHIP. The Committee of Lords and Commons which has been inquiring into tbe morals of the drama as calmly as if no tremendous conflict between the two Houses were impending, has issued its report. The conclusion arrived at is that tbe censorship should1,064 words
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Article18 1909-11-05 6 The Glasgow steamer Hestia has gone ashore in the. Bay of Fnndy. Thirty four persons have been drowned.18 words
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Article30 1909-11-05 6 The Sarawak Gazette is pleased to hear that the ice machine, which has for some time been oat of order, is again working and ice can be supplied as usual.30 words
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Article42 1909-11-05 6 Information has been received in Bangkok announcing the appointment of a new Catholic Bishop to succeed Bishop J. L. Vey. It is probable, says tbe local Times, that tbe Bishops of Burma, Singapore and Cambodia will carry oat tbe ceremony of consecratiou.42 words
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Article78 1909-11-05 6 There was quite a little crop of interesting incidents at tbe Hongkong Supreme Court, last Friday. When one case was called it was stated that the plaintiff was dead, though bis solicitor said he knew nothing of it; in another the cause for action was that defendant bad painted Chinese78 words
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Article10 1909-11-05 6 The German University was opened at Tsingtaa on October 26.10 words
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Article24 1909-11-05 6 Dr. Iwatsubo, the dental Burgeon, leaves for Malacca by tbe steamer Selangor, this afternoon, and will be away at that place for two weeks.24 words
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Article29 1909-11-05 6 Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, yesterday, in the claim brought by the Soon Keck Ltd., owners of the Sri Muar, against the South British Insurance Co.29 words
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Article33 1909-11-05 6 There are fourteen rice-mills not working at present in Bangkok. It is doubtful if even tbe oldest inhabitant cau recall a period when tbe milling trade was bo slack, says the Bangkok Times.33 words
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Article36 1909-11-05 6 John T. McCutcbeon, tbe artist and cartoonist, of Chicago, it is announced, is on his way to Africa, where he is anxious to paint wild animals. He might come on to Singapore and try tbe elephant.36 words
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Article35 1909-11-05 6 The revision of the officers' pay in the British Army has been refused. Mr. F. D. Acland, financial secretary to the war office, admitted during the discussion that pay in tbe French Army was higher.35 words
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Article47 1909-11-05 6 In connection with the opening of tbe Birch Memorial at Ipoh, a Penang con temporary is informed, by its correspondent at Ipob, that It is to be quite a function, for I hear that most of tue Sultans and Residents of the other States will be present."47 words
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Article40 1909-11-05 6 The case against Teo Swee Kien and Yeo Sew Tat, charged respectively with using as genunie a forged $10 note and with abetment, was withdrawn on instructions from the deputy public prosecutor, yesterday. The third magistrate accordingly discharged the accused.40 words
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Article50 1909-11-05 6 At Manila, on October 25, Judge Lobingier gave bis decision in the case of William Kennedy, one of the defendants in the GrantKennedy smuggling case. The defendant was found guilty aud was sentenced to imprison. meut for one year and ordered to pay onehalf of the costs of the action.50 words
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Article51 1909-11-05 6 A shipping man, writing in the Leading Light, cails attention to the contusion that exists in Hongkong owing to tbe numerous call flags. What with, he says, dock, water, police, ashboat, and other distinguishing flags, a very good article may be written on the uses aud abuses of tbe International51 words
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Article48 1909-11-05 6 Tbe Hongkong Government chartered the Hongkong and Wbampoa Dock Co, stug David Gillies and sent it along with H. M. torpedo boat destroyers Janus and Handy all loaded with provisions and stores, to the assistance of the fleet of distressed junks which had been sighted off Gap Kock.48 words
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Article46 1909-11-05 6 A telegram from Peking states that, in reply to telegrams received from Chinose residing in the Straits Settlements, the Board of Industries and Commerce has wired stating that the amount subscribed so far towards tbe Naval reorganisation is only 1,600,000 taels short of the sum required.46 words
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Article42 1909-11-05 6 A Vancouver correspondent writes that the Canadian railway companies have com plained to the government that unless Asiatic immigration proceeds apace, the work of railway construction will have to be suspended. The companies, he farther states, require over ten thousand additional immigrants.42 words
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Article58 1909-11-05 6 In honour of tbe visit of the Australian cricketers, a smoking concert will be given in the Tanglin Club, on Tunrsday, the 11th inst. at 0 p.m. The concert will be open to members of the S. C. C. who may obtain tickets of admissiou on applying personally or by58 words
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Article57 1909-11-05 6 A throng that numbered 500.C00 witnessed the opening cermonies of the Portola festival, at San Francisco, on October 20. Seventyfive hundred soldiers and sailors took part in the land parade aud in line were detachments from the British, German, Italian and Japanese warships assembled there for the celebration. The foreign57 words
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Article118 1909-11-05 6 A singular breach of trust case has been befoie the Criminal Court at Batavia, judgment being delivered on October 27. A bookkeeper, formerly in tbo employ of Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Co., there, was charged with embezzling several thousands of guilders from the firm. Tbe accused pli'tult d guilty and118 words
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Article107 1909-11-05 6 In Tonkio, refugee Chinese revolutionists, a good many of whom have been deported to Singapore have become such an intolerable nuisance that the French government has undertaken to deal with them in rigorous fashion. All meetings of Chinese revolutionists on French territory will be at once broCen up by the107 words
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Article122 1909-11-05 6 Tbe tenth annual district conference of the Malaysia branch of tbe Methodist Mission commences its sitting* to-day at 8 p.m., at the Wesley Church, Fort Canning, and continues on Saturday and Sunday. Interesting papers will be read among others by the Revs. Cobb, Williams, Sullivan, and Misses H. E. Smith122 words
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Article441 1909-11-05 6 General Booth is proposing to mako a tour to China. His Excellency the Governor leaves this evening for a trip in the Sea Mew, returning on Sunday evening. General Sir J. D. P. French, inspector general of the forces, will arrivo in Cokuibo on December 11, on441 words
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Article79 1909-11-05 6 On October 26. the steamer Clara Jebseii. Capt. n«lll1il—. took into HoDgkung three children, live women and nil)'- mi v, who had been rescued trooi a junk. Tim steamer was on her way from Hoihow to Hoogkong aud when about six miles WAW, of the LruirodCH, the junk79 words
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82 1909-11-05 6 Tbe members of the British Ornithological expedition to Dutch New Guinea are due at Singapore on the 19th mit, by tlio P. and O. steamer Himalaya. At Colombo they tranship for Singaporu en route to Dutch New Guinea. The party includes Capt. C. O. Uiwliog, wbo shared82 words
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Article115 1909-11-05 6 I will never hesitate to say that I will never send any mm to prison if tin rr in any way of preventing it, remarked Mr. Wallaoe, K. C.,at London Sessions, in binding over an Army Reservist who had a good character. 1 be lit vo115 words
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Article101 1909-11-05 6 The report on the mortality of Singapore, for tbe week ended October 30, signed by Dr. D. K. McDowell, shows that HI deaths were registered in Singapore, «fMI to a death-rate of 44.40 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever cUitucd 48 deaths, dysentery 24, bronchitis101 words
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Article121 1909-11-05 6 A remarkable story reaches the Bangkok Times from Purap&toni. On October 21, about midnight a column of white light was seen enveloping the golden mount, and extending some three or four walm above Hie topmost pinnacle of tlio great igoda. Tlio phenomenon was visible for about balf121 words
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Advertisement161 1909-11-05 6 W. D. A H. O. WILLS' THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS" A Large Hand-Made Cigarette. Packed in j T^ MACNUMS '..A p rice 'hree Castles «.y Cigarette*. 55 CTSi Air tlght fefenu-s/c^q iv Tinfl- '^^m^W§i I; p 1 1 wd.&'h'.o wiiis !ly OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. John Little161 words
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Advertisement167 1909-11-05 6 ALHAMBRA To- Night, Last Night OF Prof. William Vincent. Special Big Programme of NEW MAGICAL PROBLEMS. To-morrow Night t First appearance in Singapore or Mile. Clements Isaure THE PARISIEN CONCERT SOLOIST, iv three languages, in her marvellous and refined Transformation Act. Supported by tbe following Pictures: AN UNLUCKY PICNIC. AUNTIE'S167 words
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Article149 1909-11-05 7 ANOTHER CONFERENCE URGED BY AMERICA. British Government Considering the Proposal. [tmom Oik Own Correspondent.) London, November 4. In ttie House of Commons to-day Sir Edward Grey announced that the Government were considering proposals which had boeu made by the Government of the United States for the holding of149 words
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Article244 1909-11-05 7 MR. CHIROL'S STRICTURES ON BRITISH POLICY. China will be Different Twenty Years Hence. IRbctbk's Tblbobam) London, November 4. At tho banquet of the China Association, over which Mr. Scott presided there was a largo and distinguished gathering, including Sir Robert Hart, Genoral Sir Alfred Gaselee, Sir Frank Swettenham,244 words
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Article73 1909-11-05 7 Questions in the House of Commons. [Rbutbb's Tblboram| London, November 5. In the House of Commons Col. Seely, replying to Mr. Bryce's question as to British and Chinese currency in Hongkong, said that the Viceroy was taking satisfactory measures to deal with the matter. The Secretary of State73 words
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Article36 1909-11-05 7 Will not Vote for Third Reading. [Rectbe's TeleoramJ London, November 5. Mr. John Redmond has announoed that the Irish members will abstain from voting on the third reading of the Budget.36 words
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Article37 1909-11-05 7 Patten's Unloading Causes a Break. [Ririss's Tblbobam] London, November 5. A New York telegram states that tliore has been a break in the cotton market due to rumours that the speculator Patten is unloading.37 words
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Article34 1909-11-05 7 Two Additional Ships Being Laid Down. [Rbctbb's Tklf.oram| London, November 5. It is announced that two new German Dreadnoughts are about to be laid down. They will be fitted with Turbine engines.34 words
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Article26 1909-11-05 7 [RauTka's Tblkoram| London, November 4. The aviator Far-nan flew 144 miles at Mourmelon in 4 hours, 17 minutes, 53 seconds, which is a record.26 words
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Article49 1909-11-05 7 (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, November 4. In the Interport shooting match the Hongkong team fired to-day and scored 876. This a bad drop. During recent practice, eight Hongkong men averaged 93.5. It is many years since Hongkong did so poorly. Probably the conditions were unfavourable.49 words
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Article260 1909-11-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, November 4. The following crops for the month of October are reported r M S. Rubber Co. 25,500 lbs. against -),76H lbs. in October 1908, and a total for the five months of 111 .230 lbs. compared with 88,044 lbs.260 words
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Article221 1909-11-05 7 Owners and Captain Charged and Discharged. Low Hye, steward of the local steamer Hong Mob, which arrived from Amoy and Swatow, on Wednesday, with a large number of coolie passengers, is alleged to have im pcrted sixty tahils of Chinese chandu valued at 1180, which was found221 words
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Article301 1909-11-05 7 The final performance of the Bandmann Company was given at the Victoria Theatre last night, tho piece chosen being Oscar Wilde's comedy, A Woman of No Import anoe." It was cleverly played, bat on another occasion the members of the company would do well to bear in301 words
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Article118 1909-11-05 7 The third magistrate gave a couple of Anglo-Chinese School pupils a lecture on school etiquette, yesterday, telling them that when there was a disturbance in the class no boy should supply the teacher with the name of any other pupil who bad been guilty of misconduct. This was118 words
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Article569 1909-11-05 7 COMING BY THE MAIL THIS AFTERNOON. Teams for To-morrow's Match. The cricket matches in which our Australian visitors are to take are as follows To-morrow, commencing at noon, Australians and Others v. Tht Rest. To be concluded on Monday afternoon at four o'clock. Teams are given below. Tuesday569 words
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Article138 1909-11-05 7 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on the 3rd inst.. when Mr. Harold Tuke Fraser, of Wardiebnrn Estate, second son of Dr. John Fraser, Commissioner in Lunacy, Scotland, was married to Miss Mary Oliphant Anderson, only daughter of Mr. John Anderson,138 words
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Article121 1909-11-05 7 Professor William Vincent will perform for the last time to-night at the Aihambra, and those who have not as yet seen his clever legerdemain would do well to pay the show a visit. He is exhibiting a number of entirely new tricks. There is, besides, a very nice121 words
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Article102 1909-11-05 7 H. M. S. Sealark, which left Penang on the Brd inst., for the Siamese coast, was formerly in the possession of the Earl of Crawford, the well-known astronomer and philatelist and the father of the present Lord Balcarres, and was considered of some account at the102 words
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Article188 1909-11-05 7 RETURNS FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31. Further Decreases. The dines office has issued the advance statement of the weight of block tin and tin ore exported during the first ten months of 1909, and of the duty collected thereon, as compared with the188 words
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Article292 1909-11-05 7 First Factory Established in Sydney. The first wroplane factory established in the southern hemisphere has been started in Sydney. Various modi Is are at present in course of construction. T o works are situated in Surry Hills, and consist of a two-storied building, sufficiently large to allow many292 words
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Article166 1909-11-05 7 Visit to Metre Hill and the War Museum. Daring their stay at Port Arthur, Lord Kitchener and his party were the guests of the Japanese Government at the Yamato Hotel, where a guard of honour was in attendance. On Saturday, October 23, after visiting the forts166 words
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Article121 1909-11-05 7 From the report of the financial adviser on the Siamese budget we learn that, as regards opium, the year 1808-09 was the first complete year in which the collections were made without the intervention of the f arn.jrs and the system of accounts, following that of the121 words
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Article105 1909-11-05 7 Colonel Bob Love gave us a call this morning and, for the convenience of the public, requested us to state that the circus commences this evening at 9.15 sharp. The first half of the programme, which concludes about 10 80 p.m. consists of the equestrian and animal acts,105 words
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Article165 1909-11-05 7 Formation of a New Recreation Club. (Fbom Odr Own Corrkspondent.) Lsbuan, October 26. A general meeting to discuss matters in connection with the proposed Recreation Club was held in the newly completed Pavilion on October 21, when several matters regarding rules and management were discussed and settled. The165 words
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Article115 1909-11-05 7 Winding Up Process Prior to its Reconstruction. A wire from London, dated October 29, and priuti I in the S. C. Morning Post says that the Navy Leaguo is being wound up. It is proposed to reconstruct it on the original basis. The Navy League was founded115 words
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Article291 1909-11-05 7 Typhoon and Three Earthquakes Recorded. Some records were smashed in the storm which swept across the Benguot mountains, filled the gorges with torrents and made seas of the plains below a fortnight »go. Eighteen inches of rain fell in nine hours and the grand total piled up291 words
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Article240 1909-11-05 7 A Chinese trader has reported to the police that he entrusted rice valued at 197 to bollock cart No. 670, and now can find neither the rice nor the owner of the cart. A Chinaman who put (127 worth of valuables away ia a drawer two years ago240 words
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Article130 1909-11-05 7 A Hokien named Wong Kong Kee was found by a search party at 67, Pagoda St., yesterday, weighing chanda which he was making into packet*, and was arrested on charges of selling chanda without a licence and possession of illicit chanda. He appeared before the third magistrate, yesterday,130 words
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Article189 1909-11-05 7 THE BALFOUR-URE INCIDENT AGAIN. Ex -Premier will not Apologise. [Rbutbb's Telegram London, November 4. There was a dramatic debate on the Budget in the House of Commons last night. Mr. Ure passionately repudiated] Mr. Balfour's charges against his honour. Mr. Balfour replied that be admitted the language of189 words
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Article67 1909-11-05 7 ARREST OF TYBALDOS AND HIS COMRADE. Anti-Militarist Feeling Growing. Rioter's Tbleqeam.] London, November 6. Lieutenant Tybaldos, and his companion Lieutenant Denioales, who were in civilian drees, were arrested at midnight at Kephisia Road. They made no resistance (Dbb Ostasutischi Lloyd Tblbobam] Berlin, November 4. There is a reaction67 words
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Article38 1909-11-05 7 Definitely Fixed to Take Place in January. |Rbutbb's Tblbobam J London, November 4. Mr. H. P. Pease, the Liberal Whip, speaking at Hamstead, definitely announced that the general election would take placo early in January.38 words
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Article17 1909-11-05 7 Dbb Ostasiatiscbb Lloyd Teleoram| Berlin, November 4. An Austrian consulate has been established at Vladivostock.17 words
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Article19 1909-11-05 7 [Dm Ostasiatischi Lloyd TelbobamJ Berlin, October 4. Ardebil, in North Persia, has been occupied by the rebels.19 words
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Article30 1909-11-05 7 [Dbb Ostasutischi Lloyd Tblbobam] Berlin, November 4. The Turkish Council of Ministers has refused to grant an English shipping con cession on the Tigris and the Euphrates.30 words
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Article140 1909-11-05 7 An Opportunity for Marksmen from Singapore. One of the features of the third annual carnival at Manila, which will be held from February 5 to 14, next yoar, will be a big shooting contest, in which teams and indivi. dual marksmen from all parts of the Far140 words
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Article132 1909-11-05 7 Mr. T. Hartley, who is employed at the B. E. A. and C. Telegraph Co.'s offices. Col Iyer Quay, left his forty dollar bicycle in the front entrance, but some one at present unknown took a fancy to it and appropriated it, a common occurrence here nowadays. Mr.132 words
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Article445 1909-11-05 8 The owner of Bayardo, winner of the St. Leger, baa refused an offur of £50,000 for the winner. For the second time Clarke defeated Lrckie on points in the professional 15-round boxing contest, at Wellington. The S. R. C. and Middlesex I meet this afternoon in the445 words
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Article27 1909-11-05 8 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. Ladies are reminded of the competition for prices presented by Lady Hynuu&r. Jones. The competition will extend from Hth to 15th inst.27 words
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Article103 1909-11-05 8 5. C. C. v. Garrison. There was a Rugby football match on the Esplanade, yesterday, between the S. C. C. ana Volunteers and Officers of the Garrison. The military fought their way up from the start with the result that they early scored a try, which was converted.103 words
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Article110 1909-11-05 8 Perak v. Singapore. Following are the scores made by the Perak Rifle Association at Taiping on Sunday last in the match against Singapore which tho latter won by 29 points t— Tho wind and light were changeable at botl the last ranges. Uapt. Cat^iH B. Spioks 4. Wilson110 words
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Article195 1909-11-05 8 The Interport Matches. The team selected to represent Shanghai during the forthcoming inte'port cricket matches at Hongkong will be made up of tho following R. N. Anderson, U. M. Bil lings, C. O Humphreys. A K Linning, V. H. Laoning, W. H. Moule, O. I. Rasmussen, L. Walker, W.195 words
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Article639 1909-11-05 8 An Austrian Writer's View of English Politics. The chief Austrian Socialist organ, the Arbeiter /eitung, publishes an interesting contribution, dated London. September 27, and entitled Socialism and the English Budget. It discusses the controversy now proceeding in England from a standpoint that may seem new to English639 words
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Article259 1909-11-05 8 Development of Coconut and Rubber Plantations. Mr. Charles M. Woodford, Resident Commissioner of a group of the British Solomon Islands, which includes Shortland, Choiseul, Isabel, New Georgia, Guadalcanal Malaita, San Caristoral, Bellona Rennell, and Ongtong, Java, is returning to his duties after a holiday in Europe. Trade259 words
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Article165 1909-11-05 8 Considerable excitement wan caused by the landiug of a huge crocodile by two Malays on the river bank just below the Vegetable Market on the afternoon of October 25, reports the Sarawak Gazette. The brute, which had been caught at Rantaa Panjang with an alir, was brought165 words
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Article244 1909-11-05 8 Hongkong' Hi Dock to Receive Attend There are grounds for b -lieving, says the Bi mingham Post, that an important ro»"lt of the Imperial Defence Conference, which has ju»t held its final meeting, has been a determination to establish naval yards and repairing stations at various244 words
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Article281 1909-11-05 8 Third List of Subscribers. The committee gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged $1,677 CoLLBcTKO By Mr*. Rowland Allkn. Mr. R. H. Young 5 Mr. A. J. Bryant 25 Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan 10 Capt. Radcliffe S Dr. Keith 5 Mr. R. C. Edmonds 10281 words
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Article156 1909-11-05 8 Enormous Stocks of Jelutong Gutta on Hand. The Malaysian Manufacturing Co., wbiob had commonced buying jelutong gutta in the expectation of being ablo to begin operations about the middle of tho mouth, found that, owing to unforeseen circumstances connected with the machinery, part of the pumping gear156 words
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Article160 1909-11-05 8 Strabane (Co. Tyrone) Urban Council is face to face with an unusual difficulty. For some time past reports have been received that the street lamps have boen maliciously turned ont in the evenings. It was discovered that children often turned out the lamps in the160 words
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Article806 1909-11-05 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Sth November, 1008. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of JuoUtions this morning Norn. value. Bnyera. Sellers. 2/- AUagar 8/U -H 2/. Options 1/- 2/--21. Anglo-Malay 14/6 15/--£1 Anglo- Sumatra 87/0 40/--1 Banteng806 words
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Advertisement474 1909-11-05 8 THE 3K lsJiljta^^t'' BINGLE DOUBLE ROOMS TTHro(r,.i^^r^^ TERMS MODEKATK HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENA6ERIE OF PERFORMIN9 WILD ANIMALS. The Largest and Best Circus Combination Travelling Tho EaHt. IMPORTANT NOTICE. GRAND OPENING NIGHT Performance at GRAND OPENING NIGHT 9.15 sharp. To-Night, Friday, Nov. 5 And Every Evening (Sundays Excepted). THE474 words
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Advertisement265 1909-11-05 8 MARLBOROU6H To-Night Second Show, at 9.30 p.m. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME THE PRODUCTION, PREPARATION AND EXPORTATION OF COFFEE. THE THREE FRIEND 3. Black Hands and Black Feet Terror. Kate's Birthday. A CHILDLESS HOME (Film dArt). THE DETECTIVES BAG. A Visit to l'.jmbay. COLLEGE CHUMS (Film dArt). The Door. THE ABDUCTION265 words
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Advertisement430 1909-11-05 9 $100 Cash roa a Brinsmead AND 19 PAYMENTS OF $26 each. The Robinson Piano COMPANY. LIMITED. $75 Cash FOB A Werner AND 25 PAYMENTS OF $18 each. The Robin son Pi ano COMPANY, LIMITED. "Elgin" Waterproof Tents ESTABLISHED Ok,Fw THE. K64. < E I Field Officers' Double fly Cabul Tent.430 words
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Advertisement478 1909-11-05 9 RAFFLES LIBRARY. The following new books have been issued Batxon, Mrs. Stephen, The Gay Paradines, 1909 S 10,271 Carey, Rosa N., The Key of the Inknown, 1909 S 10,272 I Castio, Agnes and Egerton, Diamond Cut Paste, 1909 S 10,273 Crawford, F. Marion, Stradella, 1909 S 10,274 Dudeney. Mrs. Henry,478 words
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Advertisement485 1909-11-05 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Paeiflo Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Lint. TBB NATIONAL HIGHWAY 10 EUROPE Plfl OHIHA JAPAN, CANADA aad tht DNITED STATES. Boute from Hongkong, via Shanghai, nigs tail (lalaad Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver B.M.P. E»uae of Ihdu" Twia-tortw itee P.M.P. ■Emass485 words
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Advertisement241 1909-11-05 9 Have you Smoked B. D. V. The King of Cigarettes? If not, send TODAY for a FREE SAMPLE TIN of 5O Cigarettes TO Godfrey Phillips, Ld. 55. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. KWON6 HING LOONG CO., Nos. 47, 48 and 49, High Street, Established over 80 years. Workmanship and materials guaranteed to241 words
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Advertisement166 1909-11-05 9 BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. TO PENANO. RANOOCH a OALOOTTA One of the Company* •teamrr* I* IDtetided to leave Tanjong Pagar Wharf every week Passenger! and Oargo booked by the above iteamer* at through rate* to all port* in India and Ceylon, also to Bast Atrioaa Ports, Mauri tins166 words
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Advertisement500 1909-11-05 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. Established 1887 It has to-day, more business 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 an application, by the General Agents at Singapore and Ponsng,500 words
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Advertisement421 1909-11-05 10 INSURANCE. COMMERCIAL UNION ASBUFANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE. LIFE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ASSETS exoeed 417,000,000. W. A. SIMB, 1876 Manager, Eastern Branoh. BOTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRB AND LIFH, TOTAL FUNDS EXCEED 414,910,000 ■■a lambr nas ornea n th» world. BOUBTEAD A Co.,— Agmu Sun Life v::';:.*; of Canada. aaiBTS exoeed421 words
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Advertisement575 1909-11-05 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. .■OOBPORATISD BY BOTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital ln 60,000 Shares ot alMeaoh «1, 100,000 aeeervs Fund aU,fi74,000 ieaerve Liability ot Proprietor! 41,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. Rational Bank of Bootlaad. Ckt London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Ounent Aeeounat are575 words
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Advertisement648 1909-11-05 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MESSRB H. L. COGHLAN CO. 8 FORTHCOMING FURNITURE SA.ES. Saturday, November 6.— L. A. Van Rijn, Esq., At Boon San 6th Milestone Pasair, Panjang. H. L. COGHLAN k CO., Auctioneers. 2060 BHERIFFB BALL AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE LAND. In the District of Simpang. On Saturday, November 6,648 words
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Advertisement655 1909-11-05 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A-TTCTIOISr SALD OF Damaged Cargo Ex S.S. SILVIA, On Saturday, November G, at 9.30 a.m. AT GODOWN A, KEPPEL RD. (Adjaoent to Tanjong Pagar Police Station). 300 CASKS CEMENT AND 25 CASKS BLACKING. AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS AT 10 30 A M AT GODOWN V, BORNEO WHARF The655 words
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Advertisement45 1909-11-05 10 AUCTION SALE Of UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY AND INTESTATK ESTATE PROPERTY. cITC. (By Order of the Chief Police Officer), To be held at THE CENTRAL POLICE STATION, South Bridge Road, On Wednesday, November 17, at n a.m. For particulars, see catalogues. POWELL k CO., Auctioneers.45 words
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Article801 1909-11-05 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Inner Tubes. H. P., writing in the Manchester Gnardian, says The items relating to tyres form such a considerable proportion of the upkeep of a car that any improvement in the direction of tabe or cover will be welcomed by every motorist if801 words
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Advertisement490 1909-11-05 12 WWTS. TEICHERB WANTED. Experienced Teachers needed for 111 and IV Standards. Apply No. IS, Straits Times. •2203 SITUATION WANTED. A young lady (English) desires situation as NURSE to one child. Please address Miss 8.L., c/o Straits Times. 209H MOTOR CAR DRIVER WANTED. WANTED for Sumatra, Experienced native driver for motorcar.490 words
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Advertisement633 1909-11-05 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. BFFIIE ft 8008WN TB BE LET. Will namadlata ratty Ho. T. Malaoo. Street. Apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD. IMI OFFICES TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. uIBS3 HOUBEB TO BE LET. Commodious terrace houses in633 words
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Advertisement472 1909-11-05 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSES TO BE LET. Hoi. 81 aad 88, larttnMoß Hill. Btrtt Vallay Boad. Apply »o LEE CHENQ lAD aadOo. UTI HOUSE TO I ET. No. 14, Sophu Road. Immediate entry. Apply to D. Kitovlt?., 2, Raffles Place. iflM HOUSE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road. Entry472 words
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Advertisement709 1909-11-05 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. All persons willing to give evidence before the Commission appointed to enquire into the administration of the different Municipalities in the Colony are requested to communicate their names and addresses to the Secretary, Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan, mentioning the subject on which they are able to give709 words
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Advertisement341 1909-11-05 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Qutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of Inda Rubber Articles, Sheet*, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardcnhoscs, Tube*, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: PassirPanjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT CO.,341 words
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Advertisement280 1909-11-05 12 NOTICE toADVERTISERS New t&twMmmmmtt will be received np to noon of the day on which they aro inteudud to appear in the paper; on Saturday V, or Public Holidays on which tho paper is issued, ud to 11 a. m. When sending in advertisements, the number of insertions desired should280 words
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Miscellaneous245 1909-11-05 12 Straits Wimes. ADVEKTISKMKNT IiATKS.-Miscellane ous wants of every description aro insert ed at tho prepaid rate of SI per four lines for one or two insertions. Notice* of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, il not exceeding four lines, »1 each insertion, For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. InchS, ik l.'ui-*245 words
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