The Straits Times, 7 December 1909
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Title Section13 1909-12-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.136 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1909-12-07 1 Visit TOY LAND and TRY the Purchasing Power of the Dollar. TOYS for BOYS. TOYS for GIRLS. All Greatly Reduced During the Sale. KATZ BROS., LD. Proprietor: J. CARAriET Tilbphoki: No. 68.^^^"^ THE BEST FOOD S THE BEST BAND V v***^^ Special N o* o* Might Dinner i Every Saturday.94 words
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Advertisement62 1909-12-07 1 CHILDREN CARED FOR AT HOME. Miss Elpbinstone, Clewi, Haalemere, Surrey, takes charge of children whose parents are abroad. Dry and bracing climate. Quiet family life, with good education. Great experience with children from 4 to 17 years of age. References Sir Howard Elpbinstone, Bart., 2, Stone Bnildings.Lincoln's Inn Sir Charles62 words
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Advertisement140 1909-12-07 1 Robinson and Company. p^j Choice ixlT 1 \m^/ 1 j\ 1 VTTT 17 TTFIT? 1/ y=kj for x U JjJu 1 1 JJIj K and the NEW YJEAIi. STERLING SILVER VASES. All that is Newest /flh^R^v. All thai is Best VB HIB i^H^^B Sterling Silver Goods, Ladies' and Gents' Fitted140 words
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Advertisement60 1909-12-07 1 MUSICAL GOODS AS Xmas Presents AT SPECIAL PRICKS. Violins (small and large), Mandolins, Banjos, Pianos, Organs, Music. W. J. GARCIA, SHfC 2872 Chinese Porcelain. We have just unpacked an assortment of superior China Porcelain. CHEE O3ST, 87, South Bridge Road. HB7 SIMZOIKHE B. D. V. The King of Cigarettes. AWARDED60 words
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Advertisement19 1909-12-07 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To- Night! To-Night!l Grand Change of Programme. 20 EXCELLENT FILMS. K.^HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.19 words
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Article737 1909-12-07 2 SIR ARTHUR VICARS REPLIES TO MR. BIRRELL, Government Know the Thief. Sir Arthur Vicars, who was custodian of the Dublin Crown jewels, worth between £30,000 and £40,000. when they were stolen between June 11 and July 6, 1907. declared in a letter to The Times, on Monday,737 words
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Article239 1909-12-07 2 Coming Celebrations in Honour of Great Liberal Leader. Liberals all over tbe country are looking forward with interest to tbe centenary of Gladstone's birth, which takes place on December 29 next, reports tbe Daily Chronicle, of November 12. All sections of the Liberal party are united in the239 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement257 1909-12-07 2 BUCHANNAS 1 R0 I V t f Black White AND Red Seal. Both these blends continue to increase in popularity because the quality is steadily maintained and they are sold at a small margin of profit. NOTE THIS GUARANTEED FACT. The above-named blends are BOTTLED IN SCOTLAND and no difference257 words
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Advertisement132 1909-12-07 2 How ml Deaf Ears Hear Bfr* phone for the .ir. the invention ■ft of Professor l-.1v.-aid Hoffmann *Tr fit lAulhor l rtle o' ir should be invaluable to e»ery deaf PrsHsSSf E. HOFFMANN, H, e r"ph"r', nnt n 14 vom 1.-:Vri ,t> »4 D««s »tf»«l. Itaylstf Lirtis. Cm. 7 6132 words
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Advertisement331 1909-12-07 2 R^K M RTR^RIR^RaMBfI He Never Had Your Chance In tliis man's day there was little chance for the chap who started out in life as a workman with no special training. He was foredoomed to work for small wages until finally disqualified by old age. With YOU it is different.331 words
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Advertisement358 1909-12-07 2 I Pfeeklaees! iS FBUHi We liave i u *t turned out of our factory a very valuable and high-class collection of f?a?/i(?Cf/f DIAMOND NECKLACES, aUo bracelets. mmvm mmm 9 Pendants, Rings, Brooche*, etc.; as well as a The Cheapest House fine Maor m ent of jewellery set with otbt r358 words
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Article604 1909-12-07 3 TRIP THROUGH AUSTRALIA'S FIRST COLONY. Travels of a Royal Commissioner. Royal Commissioners as such are a class apart, privileged to see and probe and question and loam all about their subject of inquiry, remarks the Standard of Empire. All too rare in it to find in the604 words
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Article146 1909-12-07 3 Young Doctor's Sacrifice in Discovering a Cure. To the roll of tho*e who have lost the' r lives in the cause of scientific medical research the name of Dr. John Herbert Wells must be added. In February 1908, Dr. Wells undertook at St. Mary's Hospital pioneer investigation146 words
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Article162 1909-12-07 3 Strange Find Under Horse Guards Archway. The Press Association says: A strange discovery was made on Sunday (November 7t at the Horse Guards, Whitehall, when a live shell wax found under the main archway at about 7.30 in the morning. To the shell was attached a162 words
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Article123 1909-12-07 3 Mr. Thomas Ashford, a rural messenger, who covers a daily round of 20 miles in the Whitwick district of Leicestershire, ia the only postman in the British Isles, who has the right to wear the Victoria Cross. A correspondent called the attention of Earl Roberts to Ashford's123 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement863 1909-12-07 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify .the^Systenf against Disease with s E^Te^aia amm a^av. aT wjVi mt% avVAuK too hifhly of it." Bbw^l r M^a^K^P4P^il mX H££VL Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES Torpid Liver, Debility, Eruptions, end -WONDERFUL PURIFIER of the HUMAN863 words
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Advertisement265 1909-12-07 3 TEA Ladies who entertain like to have everything of the best. To such ladies we recommend our Rs. 1-4 (Red Label) Tea. BROOKJE BOND'S TEA Sold by all respectable dealers ihrouuliout the Straits Settlements. Wholesale Agents:— MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. 32 '.4 GRIMAULT'S S T" HTPOPHOBPHITE OF LIME FOR «^fl STUBBORN265 words
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Advertisement421 1909-12-07 3 HAVE YOU TRIED OUR LEMONADE, LEMON SQUASH, m CHAMPAGNE CIDER P Most delicious and refreshing. All onr waters are unrivalled for purity and quality. We have quite a variety of drinks but specially recommend the above. Send your order to us. BARUGH and COMPANY THE STRAITS AERATED WATEK FACTORY. The421 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement640 1909-12-07 4 STEAMER 3AIUH6B. p. ty o. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. For China, Jaoan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte, Plymouth end London. Tur it'll BilU of Ladiog iasued for China Coant, Persian Gulf Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Delhi640 words
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Advertisement601 1909-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.LTD. Two regular servioes are maintained betweon JAPAN amd EUROPB by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, ander Mail Contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed tor the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electrioity, provided with excellent aooommodation for First and Second Class601 words
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Advertisement652 1909-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LIKE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND SYDNEY ALSO TAKING CARGO FOit OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). •As indaoement offers. Smooth passnge. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports la652 words
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Advertisement125 1909-12-07 4 BTEAHER SAtlHHtt. BTOOHViURT-MA«TBCHiU>PM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE. SABANO, COLOMBO, PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON. AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamors are due on or about the undermentioned dates: ooiwabd. ■otnwiae. 1909 1909 Oranje Deo 4 Qrotina Deo 4 Hembrandt Deo 18 K.125 words
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Advertisement585 1909-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regalar servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bmmerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo585 words
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Advertisement725 1909-12-07 4 STEAMER BAILINIB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fouaighty from Bremen, llambnrg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotocn Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Ooljmbo, Peaang. Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki725 words
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Article167 1909-12-07 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, December 7. High Water, 6.40 a.m., 6 45 p.m. Municipal Election 9 to 4. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinomatograph. Convent Bazaar, St. Joseph's Villa, B, Wednesday, December 8. High Water, 7/24 a.m., 7.57 p.m. llanucali (Jewish Holiday). Tbe GoverDor at I poll. Convent Bazaar,167 words
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Article170 1909-12-07 5 To-DjVI. Maar and Malacoa Lady Weld t pm Malacca, Port Dickson and Port Swettenbam Penang 3 pm Batavia, Cheribon and Samarang Giang Ann 4 pm ToMokbow. Cuoob Hock Gan 9 am Penaog and Colombo Calchas 11 am P. Swetteobam, Penang, and Colombo Namnr 11 am Babak and170 words
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29 1909-12-07 5 New Year Letter Mail for the United kingdom. 1 <ettGr» posted at the General Post Office up to Thursday, the 9th inst., should be delivered on New Year's Day.29 words
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Article72 1909-12-07 5 Tbe Imperial German mail steamer Buelow having loft Colombo on the 4th instant, at 6 p.m., may be expected to arrive here on Fnd»y, the 10th inst., at daylight. The B. I. contrast packet stumor Taroba. with the Ij.ui lon mails of the 19th ult left Nonapatatn72 words
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Article72 1909-12-07 5 Left Binmpore D lot 28 N. D. L. let 28 B. I. lot 1 M. M. [OT 11 B. I. lov IS M. H. lov 19 P. AO. lov 25 B. I. lor II M. M. )cc 8 P. A O. )ec 6 N. D. L. )a<>in72 words
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SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
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Article404 1909-12-07 5 Batavier, Brit str 215 tons, Capt Simpson, Dec 7. From Natona Is., Dec 4. Copra and 16 p. Teo Hoe Lye. For Natana Is., Deo 9— Hds. Ban to Soon, Dai str 223 tons, Capt Odink Dec 7. From Pontiaoak, Dec 5. G.o. and SI p. Tbong Ek.404 words
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Article68 1909-12-07 5 December 4 OraUm, Dut »tr. Amsterdam "im ports l.ih Wo, Brit str, Langkat Hung Her. Brit str, 8w»tow via pirn Prrak. Brit atr. Port Swettenbara and Peaaog F.dtnd tie, Brit str, Samarang via ports Ipoh, Kritstr, Penang via pirlH Hock Lee Brit str, Bagan via ports S Alicante, Span68 words
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73 1909-12-07 5 Wharves at which Vessels art Berthed To Day. TANJONG PAOAH. Elm Waiai Bum— Nil. Em W. Baonoa I—Bharati, Te<sta. Baonoa No. 1 (Sans* Wbabt)—Nil. Samoa 2—Lightning, China. S—Rickmer Biokmers. 4—Qlenogle. B—Nil. 6—Natun, Calypso, Corguu. 7—Calchas. B—Persia. 9—Nil. jAasm's Wtuf-Nil. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Maib Waia*—Magnet,73 words
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Article354 1909-12-07 5 A cargo of copra arrived from tbe Natuna and Anamba Islands, this morning, by tbe British steamer Batavier. From Bangkok and Patani, 127 bullocks arrived, this morning, by tbe Norwegian steamer Solva, which had a general cargo (or Singapore. The captain of tbe Dutch steamer R. S. Bahru,354 words
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Article399 1909-12-07 5 Coming to Singapore, Per P. and O. steamer Syria, due December 10.— Mr. aH. Dnnnafl, Mrs. Boustow, Mrs. Howard and children, Mr. C. Matthew, Mr. F. C. Harrison, Mr. W. N. Ruxton, Mr. H. W. Dunn, Mr. J. L. and Miss O. L. Miller, Mr. O. D.399 words
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Article242 1909-12-07 5 Finance Commerce. Simoafobb, Di i ember 7, 1909, EXCHANOE. PRODUCE. L<m^D^an 4 d m/,, 889 G mbier k^« IMLTI Wvate d Bm/s I .V' do (Cnbe No. 1) nnpicked M do 8 m/s 2/4 U 0o P r B 1 > 1015 On Qrnnany— Bank d/d 289* do Ponti n242 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article264 1909-12-07 5 IB9UI Valdi Paid I Company Last I T DmDmOJ Bo M SILLIM 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t 1 1 1 10 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 s 10 10 10264 words
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Article605 1909-12-07 5 2/. 2/- r i i 7/« 16/--1 1 2/. 2/. 1 2/. 1 2/. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3/. 1/. j j 1 1 1 T a/. 2/. l l l l l i i'" l l 1 10 l l l i605 words
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Article164 1909-12-07 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 II 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 IX IB Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. J Fraser Neave, Ltd. Hotel van Wiik Co. Ltd. Howarth Krakine Ltd. 7%164 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1909-12-07 5 AUCTION SALES, Powell and Co. In c 7 At salerooms, valuable town porperties, estate of Hadjee Abdullah bin Hadjee Moosab (deceased) at 2.80. Deo. B— At saleroom, second-hand Vertical Boiler, etc., at 2.80. Dec. 10.— At the Bellevue Nursery, 20, Kirn Keat Road, Plants, at 4. Dec. 11.— At the118 words
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Advertisement268 1909-12-07 5 fascination of the East afc^^^V is brought home lo you In the perfeciion to which Egyptian Cigarettes have tßs~y been brought by Messrs. ~^^LbW- M. v in their two br»nd» JE?~ s V JFVjk kno.n jT Bouton Rouge S7 *w Egyptian Cigarettes IE he care wllh "hlcn they ire made,268 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous150 1909-12-07 5 Singapore Tide Table. (From Decimbbb 7 to D« embib 18.) HIQH WATBB. LOW WATBB ~Z~~7~ Time H'gh*i Time I H'ghl DeoambBr hrs. ma. ft. in. I hmmtolft. ins. T 7 8.40 am 7.9 1.1 pm JTT r 7 6.4i P m 7.4 WaasoiY 8 j 7iWpm 76 i. Mplll 89150 words
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1024 1909-12-07 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. FEDERAL INAUGURATION. To-morrow, Sir John Anderson, as High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, will perform the first of the interesting ceremonies which are to mark his northern tour. He will unveil the Birch Memorial at Ipoh and the occasion may seive as a1,024 words
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Article25 1909-12-07 6 The annual election of directors of the local Y. M. C. A. takes place at the rooms of the Association, at 8 45 p.m. to-day.25 words
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Article30 1909-12-07 6 Rinderpest exists among oattle in Teluk Adhod. and the Governor has prohibited until further notice the introduction into the colony by land or by sea of cattle from that place.30 words
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Article42 1909-12-07 6 Recruiting of Javanese labourers for planting work in Cochin-Cbina has begun in Java, permission to that end having jott been secured from Government. The first batch wiU be 125 strong and will be engaged for labour on a rubber estate at Puu-quoo42 words
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Article13 1909-12-07 6 The Siamese gunboat Mnkut Rajakuniar left eastward at 10 a. m. to day.13 words
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Article15 1909-12-07 6 The light-vessel Brito, off the south -east coast of Borneo, is reported to have disappeared.15 words
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Article21 1909-12-07 6 Mrs. .lohn, wife of Pilot John, has reported to tbe police that a burglar attempted to enter her house, last nigbt.21 words
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Article21 1909-12-07 6 The Federal Dispensary. of Kuala Lumpur, have issued an artistic calendar with a One photographic reproduction of H. M. S. Dreadnought.21 words
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Article32 1909-12-07 6 The largest British-owned sailing vessel afloat has arrivod in Bombay in th. Brilliant, 8,609 tonn, owned by the Anglo-American Oil Co. which took 1 U days on the voyage from New York.32 words
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Article39 1909-12-07 6 A large proportion of the American visitors due in Singapore on Friday are delegates to the World's Christian Endeavour Convention, just concluded at Agra. The Christian Endeavour Society is a larjjo undenominational body with branches all over the world.39 words
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Article46 1909-12-07 6 According to a Berlin newspaper report, says tbe Central News, China intends to undertake the construction of several military airships. It is stated that large sums will be granted to Chinese engineers in order that they may go abroad to study the progress of aerial navigation.46 words
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Article47 1909-12-07 6 On November 8, a pitched battle took place at' I >unk irk, on the British steamer Westminster, just arrived from Saigon, between English sailors and the native crew. Bludgeons were used, and about a dozen of tho combatants were injured, two of the natives being seriously hurt.47 words
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Article49 1909-12-07 6 A very gorgeous Chinese ante-nuptial procession marched through Kliog St. at 10.45 a.m. to-day, from its place of formation at the corner of Philip St. The banner aud costumes wero of tbe most expensive materials and workmanship, and there was an unusual display of ingenuity in conceiving grotesque figures.49 words
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Article52 1909-12-07 6 During the voyage of the Cleveland from Calcutta endeavours will be rrade to maintain radio communication with her from Calcutta, Sandheads, Diana jnd Island, Table Island and Victoria Point telegraph offices Telegrams will be accepted at eight annas a word subject to a minimum of tun words or IU). 552 words
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Article58 1909-12-07 6 The Java Bode calls attention to tho fact that, in East Java, coffee estates' are being steadily bought up on British account for rubier cultivation. For iustance, the Glunsiuij estate in the provinqeof Pasaruao, (about 540 acres in extent) which, for many years hud been worked at a loss, has58 words
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Article56 1909-12-07 6 At Allahabad, ou November 29, Corporal, W. F. S. Allen. Ist. Middlesex Kt-ginient. stationed at Benares, was charged with murdering R. J. Clapp. an assistant at the «hop of Mr. Samuel, chemist, Kulri bazaar. Mas. soorie. The prisoner having plcadtd not guilty, the case wan adjourned (lending the calling of56 words
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Article71 1909-12-07 6 Tanjong Pagar Hi., for its entire length, is in a sad state of disrepair from one cud to the other, writes a correspondent. Ah it is a much -travelled thoroughfare and one which gives a large proportion of the visitors who come to Singapore their first impression of the town,71 words
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Article61 1909-12-07 6 The News of the World of November 14, priuts the following under the beading of unclaimed money i Shel y. George Edward, formerly of Bangkok, Siatu, known to have been in London in 1895. Parents then living at Brighton. Messrs. E. F. Turner and Sons, 115, Leadenhall-St London, E. C,61 words
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Article59 1909-12-07 6 Over 1/200 sweepers employed under the Howrah municipality struck work ou the night of November 20 owing, it is said, to a grievance arising out of non-receipt of grain allowance. The men, it is said, left work suddenly, and without giving the municipal authorities due notice, nor was any petition59 words
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Article69 1909-12-07 6 A strong body of Hunliut/n* have attacked a large party of Japanese labourer* engaged in the construction of the Antunc -Mukiteu railway, and it is reported that lOu vi the Japanese were killed, says a telegram to tho Manila Times from Shanghai. It is anticipated that the Japanese will take69 words
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Article97 1909-12-07 6 In the Supreme Court, this morning, Mr. Carver mentioned to the Chief Justice the case of Fraser and Neave against Chop Heng Leong. Mr. Carver, who represented plain tiffs, said that judgment was given for bis clients on October 16, and the matter was referred to the Registrar to ascertain97 words
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Article152 1909-12-07 6 L'iu din Hye, a well 'l.i ",'d young Baba employed at the Tanjon^ Pagat Docks, told a strange story to Mr. Column, this morning, in explanation of the charge brought against him by the proprietors of two cycle shops, of having committed criminal misappropriatiou of two cycles valued at $i152 words
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Article442 1909-12-07 6 Sir H. Seymour King has been elected a Director of Lloyds Hank Capt. and Mrs. A. K. Dewar are ex pected back iv Singapore ou Christmas Eve. Mr. Wolferstan being Htill unable to attend court, to day, Mr. de Mello took his Municipal cases aud Mr. Green442 words
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Article54 1909-12-07 6 Following is the result of crushing operations at Kaub for the four weekß uu.iing 4th inst I;, il.it Koman Stone crushed, 2,962 tons, gold obtained, 1,109 uzs, average per ton, 7 IU Uwts. Bukit Malacca:— Stone crushed, 1 .vkJ.'j toux, guld obtained, 94 ozs, average54 words
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Article67 1909-12-07 6 It is a matter of regret to loverx of musio that, owiug to circumstances over a Inch they havo no control, the Herbert Withers Concert Co. hnve been obliged to abandon thoir projected concert at the Teutonia Club to-night. It is probable, however, that the party will67 words
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Article98 1909-12-07 6 Bookings for the stalls and dress circle have already commenced at Messrs. Moutrie and Co.'s, The Arcade, for January 25. As it happen*, Burns' Night falls on a Tuesday, when most people are free and it is full moon night, which will m*ke the drive home98 words
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Article106 1909-12-07 6 Privates George Boyce and George Minns. Middlesex Regiment, were out for a good time, on Sunday, and attempted to enter the house of Mrs. Georgiana Nonis, at 1 19 Solegiu Road, but were ejected by her and a Chinese servant after a scuffle. The police were scut106 words
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Article176 1909-12-07 6 Mr. Yarborougb mentioned to Mr. Culman, yesterday afternoon, the cane against Yap nee Tuan, a woman who was charged by Towkay CUia Tuow Vong, of the Opium Faruj, with the theft of jewellery valued at $31,000, Haying that the prosecution had decided to offer no evidence against176 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1909-12-07 6 CHAMPAGNES 1 dot. l.i.it-, S dot. i-bott.. Dufaut Fils and Cie (Epernay)... *25 »27 Paul Dommier ft Co., Extra Quality, Oold Marque. 83 86 lrroy A Co., Carte dOr, Ex. Sec., Extra Quality. 48 46 Lanm.n Pere et Fils, Extra Quality 44 47 Due de MontebcUo, Maximum Sec 46 48238 words
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Advertisement244 1909-12-07 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. TO-NIGHT! 2nd Show at 9-30 p.m. Pathe Frerea' Latest Novelties. A ROLLER SKATING CLUB IN AU3TRALIA Enthusiastic lovers of tLc latest craze will no doubt be charmed to witness the prowess of their Aastraliin Csusins on the whizzing wheels. Some of tbe skaters possess244 words
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Article83 1909-12-07 7 TRAFALGAR SQUARE CHEERS LIBERAL PARTY. Candidates for Constituencies Everywhere. 1 Hictih's Tslsoraml London, December S. Election preparations are being rapidly ooinpletcd on both sides. Loo lon, December 7. The Liberal papers say that the Trafal gar Square demonstration was a moit hopeful indication of tho extent to which83 words
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Article45 1909-12-07 7 Money Voted for Providing the New Fleet. IKbutmh's Tkleokam] London, December 0. A Melbourne telegram says that the naval loan bill, Which provides for raising three and a half millions sterling for the establishment of an Australian Navy, has passed both Houses.45 words
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Article32 1909-12-07 7 Grave Anxiety Felt at Moscow. (Rboteb's Telboram| London, December 7. Cholera is threatening in portions of Mascow. Ten cases were reported yesterday, and three isolation hospitals have been erected.32 words
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Article27 1909-12-07 7 [Redter's Telegram I London, December 6. Keuter's correspondent at Aden says there are indications of trouble iv Somalilaud, where the fricndlies have been reattacked.Reuter - 27 words
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Article25 1909-12-07 7 [lUutuk's Trlbobam] London, December i. The members of the Chinese Naval Com misHiou havn inspected the Els wick works ut Newcastle ou-Tyne.25 words
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Article35 1909-12-07 7 !>«•■ iiMi-iiii-iiii Lloyd Tkleoram] Merlin, December 6. Signor Sonnino has boen charged with the formation of a Cabinet in Italy. The Korean Portfolio will probably be accepted by Siguor Guicciardina or Admiral Bettolo.35 words
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Article31 1909-12-07 7 Dill OSTASIASTISCHB LIoYD TeLBOBAM] lterlin, December 6. Kiug Alfonso of Spain is Buffeting in&amation of ears and nose, aud it is believed that an operation will be necessary.31 words
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Article34 1909-12-07 7 I Deb Osta-sutiscbk Lloyd TnLB-GRA3i| Berlin, December C. M. Kokovtseff, recently returned from the Far East, is being mentioned at St. Petersburg as probable successor to the priseut Russian Ambassador in Paris.34 words
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Article50 1909-12-07 7 (FttuM Oik Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 6. The Buaya Krauitt, the crocodile which recently carried off a Malay fisherman, in the Perak River, near Telok Anson, has been caught. He is eighteen feet long and of immense girth, and is alleged to be 100 years nld.50 words
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Article133 1909-12-07 7 Successor Appointed to Mr. Crane. (From Ocb Own Cobrespondent.) London, December 7. Mr. William Calhoun has accepted the American Ministry nt Peking, in place of Mr. Crane, who was recalled and requested to resign while on bis way to China. Rain iks Telburam] London, Ditoember 7. A133 words
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Article388 1909-12-07 7 Compradore and Alleged Gambling Contracts. Id tlit- Supreme Court, to-day, tbe Chief Jastice continued tbe trial of tbe action brought by the Deutsche Asiatiecbe Bank against Lim Tuali Tow whioh baa occupied many sittings. Tbe claim is for $25,000 security guaranteed for the bank's compradore, Scow Ewe388 words
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Article426 1909-12-07 7 Impressions of a Passenger on the Pembrokeshire. A passenger who ha* just arrived fro v home on the R. M. S. I. Pembrokeshire writes as follows If a novel is described as a tale of the sea, the reader at once prepares himself for strange explorations into the426 words
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Article210 1909-12-07 7 Flat Denial of Kwangsi Invasion Story. Humours from the province 'of Kwangai have been somewhat alarming of late, reports the S. C. Morning Post. Chinese imagination appears to have conceived French designs of territorial expansion and ridiculous reports have appeared in Hongkong and Shanghai papers of210 words
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Article758 1909-12-07 7 DISCUSS THE RUBBER DEALERS' ENACTMENT. Numerous Amendments Suggested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Km la Lumpur, Dec. 6. There was a fair attendance at the Planters' meeting at Seremban, yesterday, when Mr. Cumming presided. Mr. Lake said that as a result of an interview with the Resident- General758 words
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Article146 1909-12-07 7 The St. Andrew's dance at Bangkok was a most enjoyable affair judging by the reports in the local press. On the grass lawn in front of the club a maze bad been constructed which was lavishly ornamented with Chinese lanterns and other material. Those who penetrated to146 words
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Article1093 1909-12-07 7 SPECTATOR CRITICISES PLAY AND PLAYERS. The Voyage of the Palawan. A correspondent who has evinced the keenest interest in the recent Interport matches at Hongkong and who assures as that be had no time to take a look round the neighbouring Crown colony daring bis visit, has favoured1,093 words
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Article297 1909-12-07 7 Farther Hearing of Cases by Three Judges. The Appeal Court continued its business yesterday afternoon, the judges on the bench being Mr. Justice Thornton, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith and Mr. Justice Woodward. The appeal of S. P. Mahomed Ali in his original action against E. M. Mahomed Abdullah,297 words
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Article167 1909-12-07 7 Penang Dealer's Representations to Government. As a result of the Governmeut's latest piece of legislation, by amending the Petroleum Ordinance 1908, dealers find themselves in a peculiar quandary, remarks the Pinang Gazette. They have been sent a notice, dated Penang, November 27, 1909, by the assistant treasurer,167 words
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Article217 1909-12-07 7 Suggested Recognition of Federal Unofficials. His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of tho Federated Malay States will be inaugurating next week, says In Tinland, the Federal Council which is to meet in the historic town of Kuala Kangsar, and no217 words
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Article214 1909-12-07 7 Herr Dernburg on Study of Tropical Disease. Here Dernburg, the German Colonial Minister, speaking at Liverpool as the guest of the Chamber of Commerce, said he was glad to assure those present of Germany's very best feeling towards the English. When he received an invitation from the214 words
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Article47 1909-12-07 7 EIGHTY LIVES LOST IN ENGLISH WATERS. Dutch and German Casualties. [Renter's Telsobaml London, December 6. Minor shipping casualties bring the total of deaths duo to the gale in English waters to over eighty. Many lives have been lost on the Dutch and German coasts.47 words
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Article89 1909-12-07 7 Acquired by a London Syndicate for $150,000. (Fbom Ouk Own Cokhkspondknt.) Penang, December 7. The Tiang Leo Company have sold th.-ir Simpa Rubber Estate, at Suu^ei Bakap, Province Wellesley. to a London syndicate for 9150,000. The property is all freehold and has an acroage of 685,89 words
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Article75 1909-12-07 7 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 7. General Sir John French, G. C. 8., K. C. M. G., together with Brigadier-General D. Henderson, C. 8., D. S. >., and Lieut, the Hon. M. V. B. Brett, arrives at Penang, on board tho Deli, on the morning of75 words
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Article48 1909-12-07 7 (From Oun Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 7. Fire broke out in a brothel in tho centre of the town early this morning aud spread la two adjoining houses. Four bodies have been recovered, sod it hi expected that more will be found.48 words
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Article175 1909-12-07 7 (Fbom Olk Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 7. The output of the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. for November was 606 piculs. The manager of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd, reports that the rubber crop harvested during the month of November was 10,097 lbs. dry. In175 words
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Article122 1909-12-07 7 Our Peking correspondent telegraphs that the Japanese and Russian governments havq sent many soldiers to Manchuria in addition to those already stationed there. It is feared that the two countries are aiming at tho partition of that province. The Viceroy of the three Eastern Provinces has sent his122 words
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Article213 1909-12-07 7 Messrs. Humphreys and Co. have reported to the police the loss of candles valued at 9124. Brass engine-fittings valued at $100 have been stolen from the works of Messrs. Sir John Aird and Co. Such thefts have been very frequent at these works and have occasioned great trouble.213 words
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Article136 1909-12-07 8 At the wall game at Eton on November 80, the Collegers beat the Oppidans 14 to nil, ■coring a goal for the first time since 1885. Frank Wootton heads the list of winning jockeys with 165 wins to his credit Maber has 116. and Higgs 101. Mr.136 words
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Article128 1909-12-07 8 Indian Army Championship. It is notified that the competition for the two sets of jewels, each consisting of one gold, one silver and one bronze jewel, presented by the Army Rifle Association for the British Army musketry championship for India is to be under the Army Rifle Association128 words
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Article306 1909-12-07 8 Sudden Death of one of The King's Guests. As already recorded in our columns, the happy recognition of. King Edward's sixtyeighth birthday at Sandringham was marred by an extremely sad occurrence, which brought the festivities to a peremptory conclusion. Everything was proceeding as merry as the proverbial306 words
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Article235 1909-12-07 8 Position of the Rivals and United States Attitude. The strong denunciation of President Zolaya by the United States Government was cabled a few days ago. In a report from New York, dated November 10, the position is thus described The forces of General /.elaya are reported to have235 words
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Article124 1909-12-07 8 Tho Pokin correspondent of the New Ynrk World telegraphs as follows China's Approval of Amitrica'it proposal that a second Opium Conference be held at The Hague and that the delegates be empowered to negotiate an international treaty for the suppression of opi'.im is regarded as certain.124 words
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Article474 1909-12-07 8 Result of Conference Between War Office and N. R. A. Mr. R. W. Chater, honorary secretary ot the Singapore Rifle Association, has received from tbe head-quarters of the National Rifle Association notifications which are of moment to those wbo take an interest in marksmanship. Details follow A conference474 words
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Article245 1909-12-07 8 Combine of Fleets on the Tigris and Euphrates. Recent telegrams have mado reference to negotiations for what has been described as a British shipping monopoly on the Tigris and the Euphrates, and the last of them intiuiated that the Turkish Government bad approved the scheme. From245 words
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Article165 1909-12-07 8 Seventh List of Subscribers. The committee of the Childrens Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subset iptions: Previously acknowledged ...4 4,907 CoLLKITKD lIV Mils. HIWAN (2ND LIST.) Mr. Archdeacon 20 Mr. F. W. Goonetilleke 20 Mr. Scoular 5 Mr. H. A. E. Thomson 5 Mr. J.165 words
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Article821 1909-12-07 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 7th December, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: nom. >aiue. uuyeru. sellers. 2/. Allagar 8/. 8/li 2/. Options 1/. 1/8 2/. Anglo-Malay 18/9 14/8 xd. £1 Anglo- Sumatra821 words
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Letter561 1909-12-07 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I regret to express in reply to Anxious to Reform's demand for a circular to be sent round to him that I presume that Anxious to Reform has not bad properly explained to him the idea of the reformers or561 words
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Letter112 1909-12-07 8 To tho Editor of tbo Straits Times. Sir,— l also quite agree with Mr. Anxious to Reform in his remarks and suggestions with regard to the discarding of the queue. I would suggest that some influential persons take the lead and convene a meeting for the purpose of docidiDg tbe112 words
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Advertisement202 1909-12-07 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION WANTED. Wanted, position by Dutchman, thoroughly up in English, German, French, Malay an d Chinese languages, book-keeping and goner al import business. Letters to A.M.C., c/o Straits Times. 2480 THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO.. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that 1 have to-day handed over the management of202 words
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Advertisement653 1909-12-07 8 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LTD. Universal Food Supplies Can be Obtained Daily AT THE RETAIL DEPOT 14 l o < £o h Rd>l HAVE YOU A PIANO P IF NOT Moutrie's AT THE ARCADE, RAFFLES SQUARE, cam supply you with one of their NEW MODELS. The BEST on the Market653 words
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Advertisement369 1909-12-07 9 JUST UNPACKED New season Grained Caviare, in tins and glass jara. Fat Cheeses— a delicacy, in convenient-si/.ed tins. Gorgonxola, in cut. Once Tried always satisfied. M. BOLTER Telephone 398. Anson Hoad SBfjBaVjBfjBfJBBBBBjBBfjBVBBaVjBfaBBfjBBfMaVjBfjBVjBfjBVJjBW CHAPIES Jstt HEIOSIECK'S White Seal W&h Champagne jfl Solo Agents i'^? BEfIJ, SIEVER ft CO, IT!., fi P369 words
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Advertisement620 1909-12-07 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB. LTD, The Companies' ateamera are despacLed f am Liverpool outwards for the Strait*, Cbina and Japan erery week and from Japan homeward* for London, Amatintaro and Antwerp erery fortnight tor Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool •nd for Marseilles,620 words
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Advertisement639 1909-12-07 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hall Staimsh p Lino. THB NATIONAL HIQHWAT TO EUROPE TIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA ul lie UNITED STATES Boata from Hongkong, via BhanAaal, Nagasaki, (Island Sea of Japan). Robs, Yokohama, Ylolorla and Vanooarcr, B.MR "Evrusior lanu" Twiniorew itaaR.M.B. "BuMtasa or Strut"639 words
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Advertisement269 1909-12-07 9 sozodont 'J, 5] Ib7a««nsins and Prtservin^ the hJs HARDENINGJTIS.GUMS VH hall&ruckel\ r\N, ;iw»Diwair!MD(ao r IX) ND ON I NEW YURK The original package show, above contains a bottle otLlqul Dentifrice and tin of Toot Powder. NOROOEUTBCHER LLOYD. FOB HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND J> PAN PORTS. The Imperial German Mail Steamer BUEI.OW,269 words
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Advertisement250 1909-12-07 9 The Old Family Dentifrice Used by those who discriminate and like the best of good things. Thousands of dentifrices have come and gone, but Sozodont has gone proudly on through 60 years or more of popular favor. Always most modern, always safest and surest, an honest dentifrice of full value.250 words
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Article548 1909-12-07 10 GYROSCOPIC TRAIN ON A SINGLE LINE. British Triumph, Two years ago Mr. Louis Brennan, C. 8., the distinguished inventor of tbe torpedo which bears his name, astonished the learned members of the Royal Society by exhibiting at tho Hurlingtoii House conversazione a working model of a railway truck548 words
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Article340 1909-12-07 10 An Incident on tbe P. and 0. Steamer Macedonia. Truth says An interesting little incident enlivened the last voyage of the P. and O. liner Macedonia down the Red Sea. One evening a number of male first-class passengers sat down to dinner in their shirt-sleeves.340 words
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Article83 1909-12-07 10 Tbe additional faculties which it is contemplated to add to the proposed Hongkong University will necessitate the provision of farther accommodation for tbe students not included in the original building towards the construction of which Mr. if. N. Mody has so generously offered to provide the money. The83 words
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Advertisement508 1909-12-07 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i 3. A. Dauucx, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asiics, Esq., ViccChairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowua, m.b., cm. Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coutrbdr. Tow Noah Pam, Esq.508 words
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Advertisement374 1909-12-07 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— 13 A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered under the Life Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under tbe Hongkong Ordinances. Board of Dirbctobs: Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Lee Yung Su, Esq., C. Stophariup, Esq., J. H. McMichael, Esq.. C. H. Burkill, Esq.,374 words
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Advertisement577 1909-12-07 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. iMOOKPOHATtD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 60,000 Share, ot IMeaob #.1,100,000 3M*rv* Fnnd 41,574,000 EUMrrt Liability ol Ptcpri.tort 41.200,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. national Bank of Booilaad. C»e ftoadca Olty A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Onrrenl Aeoooni. are opened577 words
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Advertisement923 1909-12-07 10 SALES BY AUCTION. JAPANESE BRIC-A-BRACS. SALE HIGH-CLASS JAPANESE CURIOS. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, At Messrs. II L. Coghlan A Co.'s Sale-rooms, ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6 AND 8. AT 10.30 A.M. Comprising beautifully carved Ivory figures and boxes, Embossed white metal Jewel and Trinket boxes, photograph frames, inkstand* and923 words
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Article922 1909-12-07 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A New Car with an Old Name. A writer in tbe Morning Post says -One of the most notable of tbe cars of tbe present olympia show is the Fifteen-Point. Nine four-cylinder, live-axle Arrol Johnston car which is the product of resuscitated enterprise,922 words
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Article179 1909-12-07 11 Sad Death from Hydrophobia at Lahore. A very sad case, the second recorded since Eiiropians were admitted for treatment in the Pasteur Institute, Kasauli, has just occurred, reports the Bombay Gazette of November 21. Major Fenn, RA.M.C. re oently married, took his wife under medical advice to179 words
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Article154 1909-12-07 11 Enterprising Editor's Successful Venture. In on« American city, at any rate, a yellow editor does not necessarily imply a yellow journal, remarks tbe I. and C. Express. Mr. Ng Poon Chew, tbe editor of tbe Chung Sa Vat Po, of San Francisco, is a case in point bis154 words
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Advertisement312 1909-12-07 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. fl OVER CARS The 6 H.P. Rover Car, Special Finish, Two Ignitions, Hood and Wind Screen, is the ideal car for a312 words
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Advertisement177 1909-12-07 11 B Famous 'Grio, PEARSON'S PEARSONS PEARSONS WINSOME HYCOL SHAVING TOILET SOAPS 80AP8, are unequalled, The most power- Stick or Powder, being made from full Disinfectant Yield a creamy the purest mate- and Insecticide lather which does rials. in the world. notdryontheskin Order from your Chemist or Provision Merchant. DEPOT: W.177 words
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Advertisement509 1909-12-07 12 WANTS. GUN CASE WANTED. V anted, a Gun Case. Trice and particulars to "dun Case," c/o Straits Times. 2426 RUBBER PLANTATIONS. Advertiser will pay option money on sound proposition. Particulars to P." c/o Straits Vtmes. 2416 SMART EURABIAN 6IRL WANTED. Wanted at once, a smort Eurasian girl for tLe Art509 words
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Advertisement584 1909-12-07 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Rood. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Rood. ulBsB HBUIEI T8 BE LET. Noj. II aad 88, Lilitnlto. BUI. Hhrw Valley Boad. Apply to LEE OHENQ YAM aad 00. UTI HOUSE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road.584 words
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Advertisement510 1909-12-07 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. HOUSE TO IE LET. Nob. 8a ond Bb, Chancery Lane. Superior European residences. Tennis lawns, etc. Apply to W. C. Niblett, Raffles Hotel. 1574 HOUSE TO LET. No. 3, Adis Road, off Sophia Rood, up the hill. Immediate entry. Apply to A.S. Shooker, 7, V510 words
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Advertisement746 1909-12-07 12 NOTICES. BOVERHMEHT KOTIFICATIOH. Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office up to noon on Monday, January 3, 1910, for the exclusive right of advertising on the Singapore Government Railway. All informations ond particulars may be obtained at the Singapore Government Railway Offices, River Valley Rood. Colonial Secretary's Office,746 words
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Advertisement555 1909-12-07 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gordenhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES. MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Solo Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT555 words
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Advertisement301 1909-12-07 12 NOTICEtoADVERTISERS New advertisements will be received up to noon of the day on which they ore intended to oppear in the paper on Saturday's, or Public Holidays on which the paper is issued, up to 11 a.m. When sending in advertisements, tbe number of insertions desired should be plainly stated,301 words
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Miscellaneous238 1909-12-07 12 Straits Witnes. ADVERTISEMENT UATKS.-Miscellane ous wants of every description aro inserted at the prepaid rate of SI per four linos for one or two insertions. Notioee of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, $1 each insortion. For p.p.c. cords, on page 6, 12. Iscii Si ilk Hatks238 words
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