The Straits Times, 3 February 1911
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Title Section13 1911-02-03 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.480 SINGAPORE. FRIDAJY. FEBRUARY 3. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement312 1911-02-03 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. SPECIAL NEW LINES IN Gents' All-Wool Sweaters. 'V THE NEW STYLE ROLL COLLAR POLO COLLAR COAT SWEATER. SWEATER. PROTECTOR SWEATER. All Sizes in Stock from 3O" to 45 AT POPULAR PRICES. KATZ BROS., LD. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD. E Agents for HORNSBY'S312 words
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Advertisement199 1911-02-03 1 E^P TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND. Wt CABIN TRUNKS. rZ'^t SUIT CASES, 'A&f if ItIT BAGS, ETC. \^2£^. -*^E3Pj^ kJ^m» No. 3700 L. Superior Nut Cowhide Kit Bag g^^B^SfellfigfS^^^ft^'v 'f" Lined Warp, Brass Front Siiding Lock, Bra*H Tarn- ariuElWfcjj^KfHßßK 7 V over Clips, Two Stout Straps all round, Pair BP^^^ Handles,199 words
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Advertisement12 1911-02-03 1 DDMisI 4 GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOENTS. a12 words
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Article852 1911-02-03 2 GR4V CHULF.NGES THE BEST HOME PROFESSIONALS. Four* Figured Ideal Attained. A billiard expert, reviewing billiards in 1910 in the columns of the Daily Telegraph, makes the following interesting observations upon the appearance in the best billiard circles of young George Gray, of Australia: If echoes of exceptional852 words
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Advertisement127 1911-02-03 2 mmtX /ll\ v V\ SJk— -^ft^'WSP^'^^^^^ rr-^^SR ißm ißs^^^Bli i 1 \r H I KMußPflu^< VAN A' Tonic Wine THE IDEAL I NVIGORATOR FOR BODY, NERVE AMD BRAIN The vitalising effect of its blood' enriching constituents becomes evident after the first few doses. Appetite is restored, digestion is aided, strength127 words
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Advertisement122 1911-02-03 2 A RELIABLE REM-DY. You arc not experimenting on yourself when yon tako Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can, always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults and children and122 words
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Advertisement628 1911-02-03 2 WHAT HER MOTHER HEARD. I was simply fading away when Mother heard that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are good for growing girls," said Miss Marie Juviuo, of Mnrkham Road, Shanghai. "Any miiii ber of our family will tell you now wliat wondors these Pills have worked iv my case. My628 words
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Advertisement420 1911-02-03 2 NEW JEWELLERY Fox* 1911 We have on show an sa-siiiueu stock stock of Jewellery, a large quantity of whieb to entirely saw— either recently imported or mannfaotored. These are OF THE LATEST DESIGNS and will suit the most fastidious. We are offering oar jewels at prices to suit all parses,420 words
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Article907 1911-02-03 3 STOPPAGE OF OPERATIONS EXPLAINED. 4 Ttic Dividend Prospects. Tin- Mssl annual general iimeting <>f the RruonK Drolling Company. Liniitol. l.eld on December :«l. ;it .">. WJ.iui -ionaviniu. K.V., Captain F. B. Uiwson, (the cbuinnan) preßiding. Tlu Hiairrnan Haid 1 think the information yiven in the nianager'H an«l907 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement448 1911-02-03 3 TEMTEO MHO RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS. Whalley's Concentrated Sanitary Fluid. AS SUPPLIED TO THE °**L \^S) AND THE CORPORATION ROYAL HOUSEHOLDS B6d 0F THE CITY 0F LCNDON ntaitICSLB TMN MAMK of Wballey's Concentrai. One Gallon it **^JL% EL? 200 Gallons. foctant yot discovered CAN HE HAD FROM LBADINO DISPENSARIES AND STORES. THE448 words
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Advertisement95 1911-02-03 3 ABSOLUTELY S-FF. When you have a cold get a bottle of (liriiilki lain's Coujjli Remedy. It will koou fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This renu-dy containn no opium or other narcotic and may bo given aa confidently to a baby as to95 words
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Advertisement469 1911-02-03 3 What Is the Use What is tbe use of enduring those frightful puns in your face, wben a few minntes mbbing with Little's Oriental Balm will bring relief. Neuralgia, headache, all kinds of aches and pains are cared by Little's Oriental Balm. It can't fail. It never baa failed. It469 words
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Advertisement195 1911-02-03 3 Milkmaid KCONrJE NS E D MlSa H/f^ll<r Mr irfe^SS* l^ MILKMAID Trade Mark Largest Sale in the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. K.A.J. Chotirmall Co. Who have just received new stock of Jade Jewellery AMD INDIAN, CHINESE JAPANESE SILKS, ALSO INDIAN. MIRZAPORB. PERSIAN e« o en |||A||195 words
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Advertisement628 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RlTo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTB. PLYMODTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Ladiog issued for China Coast, Persian Golf, Continental, and Amerioan Potts. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward [for China.) 1011 As-mo Apl 7628 words
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Advertisement550 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseille", London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steam< rs maintaining tbis servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted550 words
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Advertisement652 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. AMD TOYO KISEN KAISHA. The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating th>< new M.OOO ton*, twin screw steamers KOKEA and SIBERIA, together with the woll known strain, tk CHINA. ASIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA NIPPON MARU,652 words
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Advertisement235 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGSc/pTr CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE. Tii* NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO EUROPE TU CHINA, JAPAN, OANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. Koiito from Hongkong via Sbainshai, Nwasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanoouver. II M.S. Bmprrss or India Twinsorew steamit M.S. Bsipaass or Japan235 words
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Advertisement552 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regnlar service between Hnmbars, Bremen, a Diwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait J, L bina and Japan Hrnnevards. they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Ramburft and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and552 words
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Advertisement679 1911-02-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers of tbis Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Uenoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice tersa) Prt Said, Suez, Aden Colombo, Peoang, Singapore, Hnng'oog Shanghai,679 words
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Article196 1911-02-03 5 FIXTURES. Friday, February 3. Hiuh Water 1 7 am. 0.88 p m. CbaOibir of CommeroP. 2.15. Lxtfislativx CoaDoil, 2 80 Chinese Week nf Pruyer, Y. M. C. A., 8. Tbe Folliu), Victoria Theatre. Saturday, February 4. H>gh Watc, 1 36 am 1.22 p.m. B 1. outward mnil196 words
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Article238 1911-02-03 5 To Da*. Bangkok Kniveberg 3 pm Chrmtmaa Island Islander 8 pra Batavia, Chonbon and Baruaraog Edendale 3 pm Mklaooa, Port Dicksoo, P. Bwrttenham and Teluk A norm Relaneor 3 pm Pamnugkat and Sambas Ban Fo Soon 3pm Huugkung, Shanghai and Japaasv-. Yorck 3 pm K. PahaflK'ekan, TrengSKu238 words
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Article186 1911-02-03 5 The B. I. contract packet steamer Teestt having left Negapatam at 10 p.m. on Satnrday, the 2-th ultimo, may be expect id to arrive hate to morro* morning. The M. M company's steamer Haiphong having left Batavia at 11a.m. to-day, maybe expected here on Sunday the sth186 words
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Article406 1911-02-03 5 Latest Arrivals. Alii ml,-, opan Btr 2319 tons. Capt Cornelias. Fcb I. Proa li morions, Jao 7. 00. and dp. Ii» km Cn. l\.r Manila, F> 1> \V. t.milt Diit str fcO t ilb, Nik- Mali. Feb 2. Kn.ni Hlii... Kch'2 On. nnd 10 dp. Kirn Hue It.-.406 words
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106 1911-02-03 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. T»NJONG PAGAR East Wh\rf Basin— Katntan. K\sr -V Ski-tion No I Persia, Tara Santa Wiiu;k Minder. Mais W. Skct. No. 2— Van Noort, Shinko B—Xlictnte.8 Xlictnte. [Mam. 4 Verona. <i I, 6 v >i'4on. B—106 words
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Article36 1911-02-03 5 Arrivals P»>r steamer Sappho, Fob-usry 8. Fnin Malacca: Mr. and Mrs. A Mackenzie, Mi*Pag'ar, Rev. II B. Maxwell, Messrs Paglar and Sandoraqa. Per st-amor Kin j, Ftbruary 3. From Deli: Mr. I", dci-vu.36 words
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Article583 1911-02-03 5 Per N. O. L, steamer Yorck, due February 8— Consul Hohlt, Mr Lawrence Tooth, Prof Or. A. Priozhorn, Kiit Gouvernenr Excil 1.-n/. Uahl, Mr. Aage Jobonson, Mr. H«n« O'BwaHt, Mr. H. B. v Eck, Mr. Onstav Otto, Mr. P. A. van Lith, Mm. C. F. Briockmann. Mi«s583 words
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Article51 1911-02-03 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Monnt l'*tx r drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, c >rre*pondirjg to 6 a.m. Or. en wich in' an time. The time -gun is fired at 13 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired one51 words
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Article251 1911-02-03 5 Finance Commerce. Singapore. Fkbruabt 8, IS 11. EXCHANGE. On London Bank 4 n>/s 2/4} Demand 2/4,"* Private 8 on/s 2/4 Ji do 8 m/g 2/4} On Germany -Bank d/d 240 Private 8 m/s 244 do Sm/a 2404; On Franci -Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 269} do 6 m/s 80*}251 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article198 1911-02-03 5 [-"cue 33 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 I', many 10 10 Bru«eh Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi El XI Kinta Tin Cl £1 K'fdanj! Tin 10 10 Kuantao T.n £1 £1 Labat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin S/. 6/- Pabang Colsol Cl XI l\ u«kaU n £1 £1 Pofiog198 words
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Article636 1911-02-03 5 lußue 3 Value S. Bayers Sellers. •II- 2/. AlUgar 4/5 6/1 2/. 2/- Anglo Malay 1.1.0 1.26 2/. 2/- Batons Malaka 2/- 2/8 £1 £1 Batu Cares 18.17 6 14.10.0 £1 £1 Bstn Tina 418 4.10.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 260 2.10 0 £1 j£l Bukit Lintong 4.8 0636 words
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Article132 1911-02-03 5 Issue !S Value oj Bayers. Sellers 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 6.15 £1 £1 Electric Tramways 8/8 10 10 Fraoer Neave 27.00 K0 Howartb Erskine LOO 7% Pref. 9000 100 100 Eats Bra 100 100 8% Com. Pref. 10 10 Mayoard Co. 24.60 norn 1000 6.50 4/--28.00 66.00132 words
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Article51 1911-02-03 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1600,000 p%r Kiley, Hargreaves 6% 1281,000 2\ 8) pm Singapore Electrio Tran.ways6% £350,000 Spore Municipal 6% 11,878 003 nom. Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4 j V, of 1907 .1,600,(00 6% 7%pm Spore Municipal 4)% of 1909 $1,00(1,000 7% 8% m Spore Municipal 4% t60i,90051 words
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Advertisement14 1911-02-03 5 Fnr all intiTnil coii)|'Uint». Pynditpry OoogtM, Colds, eto., take Wooia 1 Croat Pe(ipurmint Cure14 words
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Advertisement36 1911-02-03 5 THE BET PHYSIC. Wliin yi'ii w:mt .1 |il>\ sic that in mild niul gODtla, easy to take and i-rrtiiin to act, alwayn nae Cbambarlaia'o stomach and Liver TabUta. For Rale by all 1 >isix'unurieti aud Dealcn.36 words
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Advertisement435 1911-02-03 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Feb. 4— At saleroom, sea-damaged goods, at 11. Feb. 6.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Feb. 7— At saleroom, freehold residential property, known as No. 60, Cuppage Road, etc at 2 80. F O h. 7 —At saleroom, freehold land situate off T.-lok Iw435 words
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Advertisement580 1911-02-03 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. Being about to proceed to India for a short time, I do hen by notify that Seena T«na Ahnall>ona Seena Tana Sithambaram Chitty, of No. 81, Market Street, is authorised to collect all debts due to, and to pay all olaims duo by, the firm of Soona580 words
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Advertisement148 1911-02-03 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 619. UNDERTAKING. *3« PHnsjep Street, Singapore. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Begs to inform the publio that the kind patronage accorded him during thn pass few yfaro, has made it necessary for him to acquire another now Rubbertyred Hearse, which Rnrpaost-s all oth«rn in tn* S'.raitn. Mr.148 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1911-02-03 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, February 1. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Rainfall Bared. 82 Fab 29.9(0 29.8 U 9.85) Temp 81.0 68.0 ;80.0 Nil. Wet Bulb Ther 77." 7".5 76.8 Dir. t f Wind N.W. N.W. calm M*x Temp. 8 4 A Mm. 74.0 M»x. in Sun 15190 words
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938 1911-02-03 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8. BRAHMANS AND UNREST. Mr. S. M. Mitra is one of the most scholarly writers on Indian questions, and he has the gift of dealing with them in a philosophical spirit, even when what he writes is more or less controversial. He is almost the938 words
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Article12 1911-02-03 6 Election petitions have been lodged in North West Ham and in Cheltenham.12 words
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Article17 1911-02-03 6 The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church is to be held on Wednesday, the 15th inst17 words
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Article17 1911-02-03 6 The Official Receiver of the Charing Cross Bank reports liabilities amounting to net, and assets of .£1,131,557.17 words
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Article21 1911-02-03 6 Representatives of the London Printers' I'nious have decided to strike on February 4 unless tho employers concede 48 hours a week.21 words
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Article22 1911-02-03 6 The Ministry of Finance announces that the deficit for 1909 in the revenue of the Chinese Empire amounted to eight million taels.22 words
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Article21 1911-02-03 6 Information has been received from the Consul-General for the Netherlands that the light on Richardson Reef, Durian Straits, is burning again.21 words
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Article24 1911-02-03 6 General Sir Luther Vaughan, a distinguished soldier who had seen much service in India, died recently at Tuubridge Wells. He was born in 1820.24 words
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Article26 1911-02-03 6 The ladies sewing party of the Presbyterian Church will meet at the Manse, Cavauagh Itoad, the residence of Mrs. Hunciman, on Tuesday next, at 4.80 p.m.26 words
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Article33 1911-02-03 6 Owing to the high cost of living in Colombo, the directors of the well-known firm of Messrs. Walker, Sons and Co. have sanctioned a general increase of salary all round to their staff.33 words
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Article38 1911-02-03 6 In the case in which, yesterday, Mr. Finnstone sent a Chinese woman to prison for one month for attempting to bribe Dr. Camptfell, assistant medical officer of health. Mr. Gaunt lias iutimated that an appeal will be made.38 words
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Article41 1911-02-03 6 One of the leading firms in Covent Garden early in January received two small boxes, each holding three pounds of hothouse strawberries from Worthing. They were sold for £2 13s. a box, or 17s. HA. a pound, wholesale a record price.41 words
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Article48 1911-02-03 6 Mile. Lygie, who is drawing such large houses to the Alhambra cinematograph, each evening, with hor exhibition of dancing is appearing for four nights more, including to-night, so that those who have not seen her in her genuine serpentine and tire dance should not miss the present opportunity.48 words
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Article52 1911-02-03 6 Lord Cheylesmore, says a London MtgMl of January 25, is again getting together ,i Committee to arrange for the entertainment of the Colonial troops attending the Coronation. He hopes the programme will be on as lavish a scale as in 1902. It will include theatres, sports, tours of the provinces,52 words
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Article63 1911-02-03 6 We arc in receipt of a copy of the Straits Racing Calendar for 1910, published by the Straits Racing Association. It is as full of information as ever and quite indispensable to the patron of the local turf. It appears to be quite up-to-date inasmuch ns with it is issued63 words
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Article63 1911-02-03 6 When a charge of meat stealing was about to be heard at the Swansea Quarter Sessions, the man charged with the offence was found to be missing. He was discovered among the grand jury, helping to decide whether there was a bill against himself or not. He explained that he63 words
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Article67 1911-02-03 6 The Japanese official history of tho late Russo-Japanese War, the compilation of which was first commenced at the headquarters of the Military Staff on April 13, 1906, is reported to have been completed. It U expected that the whole of the work will In printed this month or next month.67 words
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Article62 1911-02-03 6 The Singapore Electric Tramways, Limited, notify that their tramcars will commence running along the New Keppel Road, from Tanjong Pagar to Borneo Wharf, on Sunday morning, the sth instant. The fares will continue to be as at present, and the Tanjong Pagar stage on the Keppel Harbour route will end62 words
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Article64 1911-02-03 6 An important step has been taken by tho Bacup Sanitary Authority in view of the fact that cases of phthisis have been detected among loom weavers. The sanitary authority fonnd on investigation that the persons affected had kissed the same shuttle— the weavers kiss the shuttle iv order to draw64 words
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Article74 1911-02-03 6 The North China Daily News states that an action for damages for allege! libel has been filed in 11. M. Supreme Court against Mr. 11. D. Hutchison at the instance of Mr. W. K. Levcsou, Secretary to the Municipal Council. Mr. R. N. Macleol appears for .Mr. Lcvesou aud Mr.74 words
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Article69 1911-02-03 6 With reference to tho recent rioting at Hanko\'. a telegram from Shanghai dated January 23 reported that the situation had improved but business was entirely suspended and the Volunteers remained mobilised at the Club. The Chinese arc agitating for the dismissal of the foreign Police Inspector said to be concerned69 words
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Article73 1911-02-03 6 An entertainment of a novel character wax given on the Padang at Kuala Lumpur on Monday evening when a number of Scotch pipers and drummers gave a selection. The party consisted of the following Pipers Messrs. Frank Adam, Kuala Lumpur 0L J. Cookes, Ipoh H. W. Cookes, Singapore; A. D.73 words
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Article100 1911-02-03 6 A lady named Mrs. Parker was the victim of a snatch-thief yosterday, iv Cantonment Road. The thief snatched her handbag which contained a silver watch, chain, charms and money and other tilings to the total value of 964. The thief did not, however, escape, for a young Hokien clerk, who100 words
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Article81 1911-02-03 6 Mr. A. Despeissis, who a little over twelvo mouths ago was appointod Commissioner for Tropical Agriculture, Western Australia, has returned to Perth from an extended tour of investigation through the tropical portions of Australia and other countries. He thinks that Malaya and Java will be important consumers of Australian meats,81 words
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Article120 1911-02-03 6 A steeple jack, who was repairing the 260 ft. chimney at Messrs. Harbour's thread works, Hilden, near Lisburn, Antrim, li.nl a marvellous escape from death. When within about 10ft. of the top of the stack he accidentally lost his grip of the handropc by which he raises ana lowers himself,120 words
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Article352 1911-02-03 6 Admiral Lord Fisher has been placed on the retired list. The death is announced of the Rev. John Brown Paton, m. a., d. d. Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the Telephone, has been visiting Ceylon. The retirement of Archdeacon Sinclair, on the score of ill-health,352 words
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Article36 1911-02-03 6 Mr. Henry Dallas's Follies company arrived from Penang today by the Nubia. They open to-night at nine o'clock in the Victoria Theatre. The booking arrangements are in the hands of the Uobinson Piano Co.36 words
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Article184 1911-02-03 6 A case that should l>c of cou'.iderable in tercst that is. in fact, a warning— to Kino pcans, was heard in the ant pouoa court today. A Malay chaiilleur empl'iyeil by Mr W. W. Maciuillan was charged with failing to report a case of small |x>x.184 words
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Article180 1911-02-03 6 P.A.Y.E.— meaning, pay as you enU-r tramcars will shortly run in London. They have been tried in America md in Canada with a success which Mr. Duncan McDonald. the president of the Paye Car Company, snyx justifies an invasion of the faHMM law. The I 'aye180 words
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Article184 1911-02-03 6 The nineteenth animal session of tinMalaysia Conference; CMUMMM in Singapore," this week, the o|H-iiin({ prococdiiiKS taking place in the Wcslty Ghana at 4.H0 p.m. on Saturday, under tli<' |»n siiliniy of Bishop W. R Oldham. At f p.m. on the 15th inst., a conference reception will \ie184 words
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Advertisement256 1911-02-03 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S Smoking mwt iJCtUmCSm |trft|jX|ffipflffl PACKED IN i Ib. Alk-TIOHT TNS PRICE: 70CT8. PER TIN OBTAINABLE ATi l^?iSßsfflE§6ST| John Little Co., Ltd., L^J; Robinson Go. PRICE 90 CIS. PER TIN JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD. i~ BASS'S Celebrated Green Diamond LIGHT BITTER ALE Bottled by E. &J. BURKE. In cases256 words
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Advertisement190 1911-02-03 6 Four Nlghta More IMLLE. LYGIE in her Genainq Serpentine and Fire Danoe (Toe first of its kind in Singapore) ALHAMBRA SUPPORTED BY A SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF FIVE NEW PRODUCTIONS PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF SHMANRf. THE CHARM OF THE FLOWERS. PMU EQUILIBRISTS. 11l A FALIE POSITION (M. Pfinoe), and new Untie (.Utli190 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-03 6 Latest advertisements of tho day appear on page 5 as well oh 8.13 words
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Article96 1911-02-03 7 CITY WRECKED BY TWENTY TONS OF DYNAMITE. Twenty Killed and Hundreds Injured Kki tkk's Tkleukah. London, February 2. A Reuter message trom New York records an explosion of twenty tons of dynamite whilo br-iug transferred, at Jersey city, from the railway pier to a ship. Tho explosion shook96 words
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Article38 1911-02-03 7 Admiral May Proves Victorious. Rkutkk's Tklkoium. London, February 2. The British naval manoeuvres are concluded. Admiral May, Commanding the Home Fleet, preventiHl a junction of the Mediterranean and Atlantic fleets, and utterly destroyed the latter.38 words
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Article53 1911-02-03 7 Successful Launch of H. M. S. Thunderer. Reitek's Telegram. London. February 2. The Dreadnought Thunderer has been launched stiecessfuly. The Thunderer is fitted with turbines, bus n speed of twenty -one knots, a displacement of 22,(W0 tons, aud carries ten l.'i.. r > guns, arranged in live turrets53 words
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Article47 1911-02-03 7 Never More Complete or Productive. Kn in:- Telegram. London, February 3. M. Piehon. speaking in the French Senate, said the entente oordiale was never more complete or more productive than it is to<lay. France's |H>liticil |Mwition was never better than it is to .l ay.47 words
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Article21 1911-02-03 7 Dkh ORlHinm Lloyd Telegram. Berlin. February 2. The death is announced of Consul Frcuden berg of CoIouiIk).21 words
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Article46 1911-02-03 7 Dm Ostasiatisi he Lloyd Telegram. Berlin. February 2. The Budget Commission has reduced the cost of Tsingtan harbour works by 15.000 marl.-, bn: the allowance for the Court of ■lustier i- increased by 15,000 marks. Lodgiug allowances for Kiautschau officials have lx'cn granted.46 words
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Article30 1911-02-03 7 Dun OsT\-i\i i-eiiK Lloyd Telkokam. Berlin, February 2. The Crown l'riuce travels from Colombo to Kgypt on the German Lloyd steamer llertllinger. leaving Colombo on February 18.30 words
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Article95 1911-02-03 7 Bank Accountant's Fatal Fall and Soldier's Suicide. (FMM On Own Corresi-ondkm i Hongkong. February Mr. U.K. Cocbraue, chief accountaut of the Mercantile Bank of India, was found dead on the paw incut in frout of the bank's premises in Queens Itoad, yesterday. It appears that In' b.95 words
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Article39 1911-02-03 7 il'"koM v Mu.uc i (oi;kk.s|'o\,.knt.l Malacca, February 8. Information has Ix-en received by Malacca ilublx r Plantations, Limited, that tho price of tine Para in London yesterday was 57 |icr lb., value. The market closed steady.39 words
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Article24 1911-02-03 7 The JtMHI output from the Kahuiau Hydraulic Tia Mining Oomnay is SOOnkmla, mid from TMgkah Harbour Tin Mining Goaiptaj mvi pioalfc24 words
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Article436 1911-02-03 7 Oil-laden Tongkang Blazing in the Harbour. Shipping in Singapore harbour last night was seriously menaced by a fierce fire that broke out on board a tongkang laden with oil which threatened to get among the many ships that were anchored in its vicinity. The tongkang was ono436 words
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Article462 1911-02-03 7 Mr. Baxendale and the Pioneers of The Industries. It was stated recently in the Times of Ceylon that Ccytan brains and money pioneered the rubber industry in the Straits and are doing the same for the coconut indus- try and we trust with fie462 words
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Article169 1911-02-03 7 (ieneral Kailloiid, Commander of the 19th Army Corps at Algiers. haKdeonrated M. Wurz, a veteran of the wars of the Second Empire, with the Cross of the Legion of Honour. M. Wurz, who had a record of 29 years' service and _'l campaigns, including Italy, Algeria,169 words
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Article43 1911-02-03 7 The dividends paid by South Africuu gold and other companies in 1910 amounted to £'17,1*1,178, as compared with X'1n.635,009 in I'.hw and 4:13,070,442 in 1908. The total dn iilemls paid to date by the Transvaal ■jolil mining companies reach the sum of £74,077,197.43 words
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Article458 1911-02-03 7 TERRIBLE FATE OF FRENCH OIL VESSELS CREW. Steamer Completely Disappears. It is reported from Haiphong that the steamer Bin-Thuan, while on a voyage from Haiphong to Tourane, laden with case oil, caught fire at sea and was lost with practically all hands. The Bin-Thuan (Capt. Dcrinou) left Hongay458 words
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Article440 1911-02-03 7 Political Agent Sees A Chance for An English Firm. lv bis report on the trade of the Bahrein Islands i Persian Gulf i. Capt. C. F. Mackenzie, political agent, states that beyond pearls there is only one article which can be termed a natural export, and which can440 words
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Article156 1911-02-03 7 Suffering for some timo from illness, partly brought on by exposure following life saviug, John Jewell, a noted swimmer and diver, has just died at Poole. Forty-nine years of age, there are exactly 40 cases in which he saved the lives of persons who were in danger156 words
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Article763 1911-02-03 7 LIVERPOOL JOURNAL CONSIDERS THE MEASURE INSANE Staggering Humanity! I The Journal of Commerce (Liverpool) of December 81 lets off a. large volume of steam in condemning the Freight and Steamship bill. Thus:— Of all tho mad ideas that evor suggested itself to the Colonial mind, that which763 words
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Article187 1911-02-03 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share report, dated the Ist inst., Messrs. Frasor and Co. state Very little business has been done during the week owing to the Chinese New Year holidays, but the market has been steady all round, and rubber shares,187 words
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Article50 1911-02-03 7 A German military doctor lias been experimenting with West African pineapples to find out a method of preserving the juice. He has succeeded in condensing the juice and preserving it by mixture with alcohol. As such it can po exported from the place of production without losing any essential quality.50 words
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Article467 1911-02-03 7 Alleged Curious Doings at a Pulau Obin Quarry. Two Hockchews came before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, yesterday, charged with stealing 1,193 lbs. of gelignite, and 8,450 detonators, value 1700, from Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton's quarry on Pulau Obin. The case was conducted by Police Inspector467 words
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Article420 1911-02-03 7 Twenty-five Thousand Persons Succumb in One City. Telegrams to Hongkong from Tientsin. dated January 25, report The plague is continuing to spread, and bad news is arriving here from many districts. A Russian priest has succumbed in the infei-ted area. By order of the authorities tin-420 words
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Article114 1911-02-03 7 Gedong.— For January, ;t7.(XH» t> Nova Scotia.— For Jannary, 20,000 lbs. Caledonia. For January, 27,610 lbs. Tali Aycr.— For January, 19,000 lbs. Rubuna. For January, 23,000 lbs. Batik Rabit.— For January, 2,482 lbs. Haikee.— For January, 2,123 lbs. St. Holena Rubber Company, Ltd.— For Jannary 620 lbs.,114 words
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Article79 1911-02-03 7 TAKES THE OATH IN THE NEW PARLIAMENT. Improved Health Reported. Kkutkr's Trlkoram. London, February 8. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain took the oath in Parliament yesterday afternoon. He was assisted to the Treasury Bench by his son Austen and Mr. Arthur Lee. The general impression was that his health is79 words
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Article239 1911-02-03 7 Van den Born Flies in the Presence Of the King and Princes. iFrom A Correspondent.) Bangkok, February 2. The aviation meeting here opened to-day on the Spnrtti Club ground and provided splendid sport. Van den Born made cross-country flights with great success. The flying v.;;s itnessed by239 words
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Article223 1911-02-03 7 The Alterations in the Articles of Association. An extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company was held at noon to -day when the subjoined resolutions, which were passed at an e\l raordinary general meeting of the company. h< Id on January U, 1911, were confirmed as223 words
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Article330 1911-02-03 7 Porter Who Thought He was Being Led Out to Die. A pleasant function was performed by the Viceroy of India on January U, at Howrah Station, where His Excellency presented the King Edward Medal to Ram Lai Kauri, a porter in the service of the K.ist Indian330 words
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Article321 1911-02-03 8 Tlm- s C. C. iin.l tin- Baßdnag and SingaMH UtDtarj teams playi-il ft liockey match on the Ksplaniulr. last rvniniK. the gainc eu.lin- in ft <lraw of two goals oacli. The Swimming Club launch Argo will ;llr I,, ln. st<. n s Plat for the Club Bungalow321 words
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Article91 1911-02-03 8 Tanjrlin Club President's Prize. A e'ip. presented by BM Vice President of the Tannin luh. far. K. I). Hewan. was bowled for on .1 niiiary M and 2*. and was won by Mr. W. A. Sims with a BBON of "">1Appended are the full scores:— \V. A. gfaM 7014-91 words
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Article198 1911-02-03 8 Grave Complaints of Fraud in the Administrative Department. The St. I'ctiislnirsj correspondent el tlie Berliner Tagrthtt tmp Hrn mmmUmj inq'lirv into the affain of the Sibnian railroad Em ben «ciiicln.l.-<l. Senator OUnjlwlWlimski. it instated. neeffeflnjOOOoomplaiiita of fraud and uut»U|ltiuß in conniLtion with tin administration of the Bae.198 words
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Article314 1911-02-03 8 Untimely Deaths of Other Tennis Champions. It would uimost seem as if soine sinister tata waa attached to tha lawn tennis chain pwuauip of Kii^laml. observe* a London pa|xr. Of the fifteen players who have won the championship since its institution in INTO kf* have come314 words
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Letter175 1911-02-03 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l wonder to see tho way the police allow sand-crackers to bo thrown at passersby, especially in Upper Hokicn Street and Krcta Ayer, whore tho roads have been almost blocked up by vehicles of all kinds during the past few175 words
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Letter303 1911-02-03 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sii. In this morning* issue of your contemporary litter aseean under the above title. Tlie justice of the coiniilaiut Ikchiu s more apparent when one finds that those res|x>nsil>le for the alteration of the time table actually published the old time303 words
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Article335 1911-02-03 8 Results of Recent Experimental Inquiry. Reporting on the results of an experimental iuquiry concerning tea. the Lancet states: "An interesting relationship appal Ito e\i-t 1), tweeii the chemistry of the cip of tea and the views of the expert taster in regard to the quality of the tea335 words
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Article87 1911-02-03 8 An effort extending over a quarter of a century to make Sumlcrland a deep water |K.rt, which vessels of all sorts anil sizes mi^lit leave or cuter at all times, regardless of tiilcs or weather, hius at last been attended with a yicat meaHure of success. The River War Commissioners87 words
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Article1062 1911-02-03 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 8, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning QENERAL. »10 Eastern Smelting Co. »7pd. 6.15 7.00 10 Fraser and Xeave Ld. 29.00 30.00 10 Hotel van Wijk 24.001,062 words
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Advertisement66 1911-02-03 8 A pioce of htrio|> on my fin«. r t Nuw, What a >v that bo for S mi li ii- 1 tiavo tv t. iui lubrr I'o f. tcii to i.iiihc froiu thr ntoro. MV W|(.< Mid HUu'd (IIH WILIIU It It, Hit n aajb sin ci n'li mvur i66 words
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Advertisement43 1911-02-03 8 This Is It. The latest scientific prem /nwti paration of COD LIVER >Vs4^a OIL. Dies all that is claim- i"."S.';"ii II °d lor it and aaporsodes •■r-st~. the old- fashioned emulsions "ij which upset tho Htomach, £i"?^I 0F ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0043 words
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Advertisement178 1911-02-03 8 Westinghouse Tungsten Lamps WILL REDUCE YOUR Jn S V ELECTRIC LIGHT BILL. JWftili /^iflff "<Nv Mew st cks l|f^ 1 REDUCED /•liP\ s^ SOLE AOENTS' ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. EUROPEAN WANTED. Wanted, European yonng man for position as cashier and general offi :e assistant. Must write178 words
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Advertisement237 1911-02-03 8 Raffles -M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 4. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Macager G. Ferandy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from237 words
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Advertisement149 1911-02-03 8 NEW MUSIC. WALTZES, SONG 3, SELECTIONS. HARRY LAUDER S SONGS AND ALBUM. 210, Orchard Road. 710 Oriental Specific. It ie the Specific for acute and chronio discharges, and of whatever standing, Price t I.M THE CITY DISPENSARY. SELEGIB ROAD, SINGAPORE. 9.1 a 8.1.13 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To-149 words
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Advertisement100 1911-02-03 9 BRIDGE'S RUBBER MACHINERY. Washing, Creping and Macerating Machines. BLOCK PRESSES VACUUM DRIERS DA COSTA COAGULATOR. Stocks held in Euala Lumpur Paterson, Simons Co., Ld. Sole Agents, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 4 F.M.S. CONTRACTS SECURED For the supply of SLEDGE BRAND MILK TO ALL THE Government Medical Institutions IN THE Federated Malay States.100 words
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Advertisement274 1911-02-03 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOW. s.B. SEAN j BEE, dne February 0. FOR PENANG AND RANGOON ss. OLBNOGLE, due February 20. Tbean '•nvuers have exoellent aoeom moda ion tot pas wingers, and oariy qualified largeocs. They bave Electric Lights through ut. For freight or274 words
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Advertisement681 1911-02-03 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LIN:. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS. PORT DARWIN, THURBD\Y ISLAND. BRISBANE and SYDNEY vi» TORRES BTRAITS. Also taking pasoeogers and cargo wito traushipmrnt for oth»r VICTORIAN, SO I TH AnSTRAI.IAN and NORTH QUFEN-H.AND P»RTB, BRITISH NSW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIANand MEW ZEALAND I'oRH. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery.681 words
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Advertisement595 1911-02-03 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The tteamers of thisCnnpanv maintains a regular direct service between Calcu>t«, Straits H nvkong Bbangh>i and Japan, lakins cargo, on through Bills f Lading for Canton, Swttow, Amoy, Chtfoo, Tientsin, Newckwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc etc. Staamen Tons Commander KmniNO 4595 words
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Advertisement310 1911-02-03 9 J. GROWTHER SHAW, Mcrohant Tailor. Specialite Evening Dre ss 80a, RAFFLES PLACK. 85 t XH. Empire s KUALA < Hf\ta m LUMPUR. c/ IUVCI CMC r m.o. A New First-class Hotel. Fitted with Electric Light and Fans. Five minutes from Railway Station. Overlooking the PadaDg Single and Double Bedroom*, with310 words
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Advertisement472 1911-02-03 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Director* 1 O. A. Derrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm Chief Med. Otßoei F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coovsecr. Tew Noan Pas, Esq. Ono Soon Tbe, Esq.472 words
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Advertisement295 1911-02-03 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABBURMCE COMPMV OF CANADA. Establish*, d 1882. Inturanc* in Forop, over $s7,MMM New Buiineaa, 1909, over H,ItMM Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $3t,tN was st>t aeide as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager,295 words
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Advertisement520 1911-02-03 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA JND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £30 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,600,000 Reserve.Liabilitr of Proprietors... £1,900,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Sootland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed520 words
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Advertisement477 1911-02-03 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING MO INSURANCE C).. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1807. Capital paid up 1 1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Tin Tbck Joon 6. Sim Xi a Jam Nam Khi Sbho 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Liao Chia477 words
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Advertisement614 1911-02-03 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALE OF VALUABLE TEAK HOUBEHOLO FURNITURE ANO EFFECTB. AT NO. C. OFF RIVER VALLEY ROAD, The property of F. Apps, Esq On Saturday, February 4, 1911, at 2 p.m. Comprising Teak occasional marble top tables, HANDSOME POLISHED CARVKD TEAK SIDEBOARD WITH MIRRORED PANELS, polished tfak dincer614 words
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Advertisement537 1911-02-03 10 AUCTION SALE Of SBA DAMAGED GOODS, At Powell Co. s Sale-room, On Sati'Bdat, Fkbrimry 4, at 11 a 11. 80 Cases mushrooms, 1 case picture mouldings, 2 oases felt hate and 10 rolls slipper doth each 60 yards. (For account of concerned). POWELL CO., Auctioneers. 2-2 3 2 IN THE537 words
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Article1064 1911-02-03 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Sumptuous Club-house. Tlic new prciiiiHCK of the Koyal Automobile Club, to which a biief rcforeucc lias ah-eady been niii'lc in this column, will be completed by the end of February. When the building is ready for the reception of the1,064 words
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Advertisement305 1911-02-03 11 WOLSELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BIDQELEY AUTOCARB Sole Agents Penan*?, F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRALSk c SILENT KNIGHT :RcrvESiß,s Arriving Shortly 8 H.l'., Single cylinder, four seated Cars. 12 H.P., Two-cylinder tiro seated Cam. In Stock s 20 H.l'., 6 cylinder, noven-seatod, STANDARD," painted Blaok. 15 H.P., 4-cylio.lor, five seated, NAPIER"305 words
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Advertisement12 1911-02-03 11 Wood* Great Peppermint Core tot all internal oomplaints. Dysentery, Cough* Colds, eto.12 words
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Advertisement326 1911-02-03 11 PHILLIPS' B. D. V. AND Pinnance TOBACCO. IN CARTRIDGES Packed in ilb. air-tight tins. Price 35 cents per tin. OBTAINABLE OF K'OBllsrsOlJT^.lsriD CO. RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTA BUSHED 1881. J USX RECEIVED s New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, eto. Monuments of326 words
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Advertisement147 1911-02-03 11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARK) Telephone IO2S »Se* ateeks of ail kinds ql, FROZEN MEATS, etc., can be dolivei jd to Shipping at the Wharves, or te the Singapore Roads, on abort notice. OFFICE HOURS: Week days 7 a.m. to S p.m Sundays 7 aan.147 words
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Advertisement510 1911-02-03 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE 10 Times More Durable than Neat Cement. WRITE FOR FULL PARTICULARS i SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore, WANTSWANTED. Wanted, two or thrre European gentlemen to j' in a Mess, near Town. Apply to Mlbsiiii'i c o Grant It Co. 1-1 8 2 TYPIST AND STENOGRAPHERWANTCD. Wanted, experienced510 words
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Advertisement439 1911-02-03 12 WANTS. CLERK WANTEO. Wanted, Clerk, Chinese or Eurasian, for a Rnbber Estate in British North Birneo. Must be an efficient typist and have a knowledge of Wkk.eping. Apply, with testimonials, Outline Co., Ltd 231 n DREBBER WANTED. Wanted for a Rubber Estate in Kelantan, a qualified dresser, Chinese. Good wages439 words
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Advertisement581 1911-02-03 12 fO BE LET W MID TO LEI From Ist February, 84, The Arcade, Ist floor, suitable for an effice. Apply to Alkrff Co. 70, The Arcade. 71 6 2 TO LET 22 and 28, The Arcade, Ist floor, suitable for office*. Apply to Alkoff Co., 70, The Arcade. 7-1 fl2581 words
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Advertisement597 1911-02-03 12 NOTICES. NOT CE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partner ship hereto subsisting between Tan Moung Tho, Sect Tiang Lira, Ho Sok Choo Neo, Oen Kheng Liang, Khouw Kirn Tjiang and Tan On Wijt, oarrying on butiness at Malacca under the style or firm of THE MELEKBK RUBBER COMPANY has597 words
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Advertisement556 1911-02-03 12 NOTICES. KIAHI KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, QovtraiMMt and Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 108 ft 109. Market Street. MALACCA PUNTERS' ASSOCIATION. The postponed Annual General Meeting will be held in tbe Malacca Club, on Sunday, February 6, at 11 o'clock forenoon. Business General. 81J 48 RUBBER EXCHANGE BUILDINGS. The public Saleroom556 words
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Advertisement326 1911-02-03 12 NOW CHOOSE Bochatein Pianos Brimmoad Pianos j Steinway Pianos Raohals Pianos Collard Pianos Broadwood, White Pianos Kriebel Pianos Russell Pianos Winkolmann Pianos Krauas Pianos Haako Pianos Strohmenger Pianos Lehmann Pianos THE ROBFNSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. Raohals' Auto-Player Pianos Allison Auto-Player Pianos Manual Auto- Player Pianos Brinsmead Angelus. We WANT to326 words
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Miscellaneous239 1911-02-03 12 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each insertion. For p.p.o. oards, on pago 6, 12. Inch Suali Ratis are239 words
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