The Straits Times, 26 May 1911
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Title Section14 1911-05-26 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.575 SINGAPORE. FJtjb AY. MAY 26. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.14 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement331 1911-05-26 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST Cox's Air Gas Lighting Systeni/ IH£ CHEAPEST LIGHT ON EARTH. COX'S AIR GAS MACHINE. mt~~ i SHORT DESCRIPTION. V .1 "I Cox's Aic Oaß Mtcliine ib »d entirely self contained plant jjcn< ratinn 1- I i""^ A^^HsvV in itself a l'ttrol Gas in puprtirn331 words
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Advertisement123 1911-05-26 1 .'&ire Ranges. Robinson and @o. THE PRINCE BEAVER RANGE A well-built Stove at a low price, to burn wood fuel. 1? x 2T x 4 inches 28 50 jH^gjfj*22^^^^ 19 x 28 x 25 33.50 X X > 38 5 O We hold considerable stocks of combination, wood or coal,123 words
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Advertisement12 1911-05-26 1 DUIINT 4 GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMBON. GiLFILLAN ANO CO., LTD SOLI AGENTS. 112 words
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Article871 1911-05-26 2 DEVELOPMENTS TO BENEFIT THE BRITISH NAVY. Expert's Predictions. Mr. J. D. Henry, the well-known oil expert, who is making a trip round the world, has arrived ai Vancouver after a visit to New Zealand, where he was commissioned by the Dominion Government to prepare' an independent report of871 words
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Article114 1911-05-26 2 Mr. Buxton, president of the Board of Trade, has received a deputation of shipowners and a parliamentary committee regarding colonial legislation affecting merchant shipping. It was urged that if the suggestion made at the Imperial Conference in 1907 of a periodical government survey were carried out, it114 words
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Article515 1911-05-26 2 A Reminiscence of Johannesburg Daring the Boer War. Bad water killed more men during the Boer war than did cannon rifle or bayonet for the majority of deaths were through Enteric and Dysentery, diseases caused by germs in a polluted water supply. Towards the end515 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1911-05-26 2 w^L W^ 1^ 2^ J^ Solution MaKjfJ Fat. Flesh, "hone and Muscle \i\W\ 'Kepler* Solution is a food— not OWiy a medicine. A\% The food that strengthens the weak and fattens the wasted. *JU >y yf\ The food that enriches the blood Ty\ [sst and fortifies the constitution. > V176 words
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Advertisement56 1911-05-26 2 Try It Once. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. Yon will find Chamberlain's Pain Balm wonderfully effective. It is also an excellent liniment for lame back, stiffness and soreness of the muscles; sprains and bruises. One application will convince you of its merits. Try it. For56 words
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Advertisement271 1911-05-26 2 MARTIN'S Ladle s.l tf\. JsWaWd A *MMh ■■■■It kw all InwalaiHlM, TboouioH or Ladta kwp bo. of JUitJrt Kb tali. too*. k> ttot oo i s. Am •talahnrad Tloaa w\» tfcaa i«m«I thao. bail ih«t, Meant AI .1 Ctomtacs and Stnm. or pott fr*e •/> MJLBTIM. Ctaam. SOUIHAMPTOM. INGUNO. A271 words
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Advertisement934 1911-05-26 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo, and Europe. Operating the Nsw 21,000 ton Triple lersw Tarsias Linen "Tsaj* Mara" and Chi,* «aru,' the Queens934 words
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Article662 1911-05-26 3 OVER 300 EFFECTIVE UNITS TO BE PRESENT. All Previous Displays Beaten. Sufficient information is already available to justify the prediction that, given favourable weather, the Coronation naval review at Spithead on June 24 will provide an impressive spectacle, as well as afford abundant material for forming an662 words
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Article107 1911-05-26 3 Capital reportH a general improvement in tin' Calcutta market for Manchester goods, but only grey shirtings and white goods have at present benefited materially. Local yarns are firm, but deliveries are only moderate and the export demand is poor. The Bombay correspondent of Capital refers in alarmist terms to the107 words
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Article101 1911-05-26 3 A letter from Sir Charles Elliot to The Times disputes strongly the assertion that the interests of India are being sacrificed by the opium agreement. He points out that when export to China ceases there will still remain a considerable export amounting in 1907 to 16,000 chests to other countries.101 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement893 1911-05-26 3 SELANGOR TURF CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. 1911. Tueiday, 4th i Thursday, Bth and Saturday, Bth July, 1811. FIRST OAY. Tuesday, 4th July. 1. THE BEGINNERS— VaIue «400. Distance H. C. A race fcr all horses tbat were Maidens ou Hay lot, 1811. Weight 9st. Ex-griffins allowed 71b". Winners of one race,893 words
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Advertisement570 1911-05-26 3 the Selangor Club, or on application to the Secretaries ol any ol the associated Club-. The dintanoe round the course is 1 mile 75i yards. The following is the scale of weights for age, 8 years 8.0 4 9.0 a- 6 8-1 Gentlemen Riders must be member of the Selangor570 words
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Advertisement43 1911-05-26 3 Croup Can Be Prevented. When given as soon as the croupy congh appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. Sold by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement210 1911-05-26 3 F I REWORKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Please apply to M. H. TH. GOBS, Batavia, or to Y. TAN, Singagpore. >75* lfl-8 THE SINGAPORE 170, ORCHARD ROAD SOOTS Sc SHOES Made to Order ■V EXPERIENCED JAPANESE WORKMEN ONLY ENGLISH LEATHER USED. Repairs H ilf s lies and heels a speciality 15210 words
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Advertisement219 1911-05-26 3 I The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of ,—JIL, JlL I Milkmaid! 1 Full Cream Milk «5P SSBJfPPM IS THE HALL-MARK OF %Im3 perfect purity W& fiHiV anl Guarantee of Highest Quality. JpJL^ UNTOUCHED BY HAND. *Usll|l^ The Original and Best. [|L LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Sold by all Druggists principal219 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement607 1911-05-26 4 STEAiEB BAIUNSB. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION 06. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN, PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through BiUs of Lading issaed for China Coast, Persiaa Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Dovanba July607 words
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Advertisement574 1911-05-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Borew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are574 words
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Advertisement615 1911-05-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO U. 8. MAIL UNE. The great steamship line between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 18,000 tonn, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA, MONGOLIA MANCHURIA AND PERSIA. CHOICE OF SIX FIRST-CLASS STK.615 words
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Advertisement256 1911-05-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Co 's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China, Japan, Canada and thb Cnitbd Statbs. Routo from Hongkong, vi% Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vanoouver. It. M.S. Empress of India" j Twin screw aM.B.«Bmpress of Japan"256 words
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Advertisement502 1911-05-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCHE DAMPf SCHIFF FAHRTSGES. "HaNM" BREMEN Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, thay are dospatchod fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for502 words
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Advertisement616 1911-05-26 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mall steamers at this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar Genoa, Naples (oonneoting Marseilles, N pies, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Adtjn. Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong.616 words
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Article139 1911-05-26 5 FIXTURES. Friday, May 36. High Water, 8 51 a.m., 8.64 p.m. Munioipal Commission, 280 p.m. Concert, Y. M. C. A., 8.80 p.m. Saturday, May 27. High Water, 9 46 a.m., 9.26 p.m. B. I outward m il due. Garrison Field Day. Crioktt— S. C. C. v. Ceylon.139 words
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Article228 1911-05-26 5 To-DAT. Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Selangor 8 pm Batu I'dhat Aing Hit 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 4pm PcnaDg Franken 4 pm Batavia, Cberibon and Samarang /weena 4 pm To-morrow. Penang, Malacca. F.MS. (By train) 7 an-. Bandji-rmaofcin, Balik Papan, etc. Van Hoorn 7am228 words
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Article195 1911-05-26 5 The B. I. contract packet steamer Tara having left Negapatam at 9 p.m. on Saturday, the 20th instant, may be expected to arrive here on Saturday morning, the 27th instant. The M. M. company's steamer ErnestSimons having left Colombo at 4 p.m. on the 28rd instant, may195 words
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Article322 1911-05-26 5 Latest Arrivals. Kan Fo Soon, Dot. str. 222 tons, Captain < Hiuk. May 25. From PontUnak, May 28. O.c. and 17 d.p. Thong Ek. For Sambas, M»v 28. Roads. I'ranken, Oar. str. 3228 tons, C&pt OossliDf>, May IS. From Ba'avia, May 38. G.c. Bebn Meyer Co. For IVnang,322 words
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99 1911-05-26 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin— Nil. East W. Sbction No. 1 -ijtella, G. A pear. Sheers Wharf— Vienna. Main W. Sbct. No. 2— Pangan, Slavania. B— Paklat. 4 Rumphais. 6— Nil. 6 Ctlypso, Jason, Gorgon99 words
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Article367 1911-05-26 5 Arrivals Per steamer Bin Fo Sxm, May 26. From Pontianak Mr. Williams. Per steamer Sappbo. May 25. From Kelantan Messrs. Low Kirn Kiat, Chelliah aod R. Willy. Expected to Arrive. Per P. and O. steamer Marmora, connecting with the nteampr Arcadi% at Colombo, due May 29— Mr367 words
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Article245 1911-05-26 5 Finance Commerce, EXCHANGE. SmoAPOBi, Mat 26, 1911, Ov London— Bank 4 m/s 3/4} Demand 3/4 A Private 6 rc/s 3/4 j} do 8 m/s a/4| On Giemant— Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/s 342 T Oh Feanci- Bank d/d 294* Private 8 m/s 299 On India— Bank T. T. 174|245 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article168 1911-05-26 5 Issue !S Value 10 10 Bolat Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Bnueh Hyd. 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 KinUTin £1 £1 KledangTin 10 10 Knautan Tin £1 £1 Labat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin 61. 6/- Pahang Conaol £1 £1 Penskalen j£l £1 Pacing Babru 41 £1 Pnsiiig168 words
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Article597 1911-05-26 5 laaoe 2 Value Bayers. Sellers. 2/- >/• Allaeat 4/- 4/4} x/div 2/. 3/- Anglo-Malay 17/8 18/6 x/div a/- ay- Bring Maiaks a/i a/4 £1 £1 Batu Caven 14.0.0 16.0.0 £1 41 BatuTiga 4.1.8 4HO £1 41 Bnkit Kajang 2.1. 104 2.e.10i £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.0.0 4.10.0 £1 6/-597 words
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Article119 1911-05-26 5 Valne Buyers. Seller* 10 10 Eastern norn Smelting 10.00 10 7 7.00 41 41 Eleotrio Tramways 8/8 4/8 10 10 Fnaer Neave 88.00 40.00 100 Howarth Brskine 46.00 100 „7% Pre*. 91.00 100 100 Eati Bro, D«f. ***** 140.00 100 100 a 8% Cum. Pret. nom 10 10 Maynard119 words
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Article47 1911-05-26 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth ErHkino 8% ,600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 Si Singapore Eleotrio Tramways 6% £850,000 S'poro Municipal 6 11,878 000 nom. Buyers Seilert Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 11,600,000 t% 7%pn> Spore Municipal 4j% of 1909 •1,000,000 7% B%pm Spore Munioipal 4% 1603,900 7%di«47 words
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Advertisement58 1911-05-26 5 It was Paddy Muldoon's silver weddin', Muldoon, sor, i« one of the best But 'tis whiskey and tears they were Fhedding, For Pat had a cold on his chest. He'd pains in his feet and bis throttle, And 'tis thinner he was than a skewer, But wn saved the »palpeen58 words
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Advertisement208 1911-05-26 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. May 26-At No. 24, Waterloo Street, teak household furniture, etc,, at 4. May 26 An Dalian's Australian Horso Repository, Nos. 3 and 4, Koek Rd., Horses and Carriage?, at 6.15. May IT— AI Laura TilU, No. 4, Scotta Rd., household furniture, etc at 2. May208 words
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Advertisement471 1911-05-26 5 Braatl) London CIGARETTES. It is good for one to know when he is enjoy>ng "State Express" H Cigarettes that they are |%t made under the most perfect hygienic conw 'xLA dition "fl Vf^JPf Turkish ■Ha^^p Virginia Lea 50 T 0.555. 65 cts. TYPES OF BRITISH H MANHOOD. 4 SM by471 words
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Advertisement485 1911-05-26 5 EURASIAN ENGINE DRIVERS WANTEO. Wanted, 8 first-class Eurasian Engine Drivers, Must be thoroughly competent and oipable men, of good character and with good references. Applications to be made by writing, i>t*ting expetibnee and eno'osing copies of testimonials, to C.T.S., 0/0 Straits Times. 26-6-a 81 5 NOTICE. THE GRAND MOHAMEOAN PROCESSION.485 words
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Advertisement47 1911-05-26 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED! New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments ol every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in use IHLBPHONH NO. TIT NO. IST, ORCHARD fiOAD47 words
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1041 1911-05-26 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY MAY 26. POOR AULD SCOTLAND! The census taken in Scotland has revealed, what later on tho census taken in England will disclose also, a steady reduction of population in the rural districts. Sundry journals have joined in a wail of sorrow and describe the bleeding of1,041 words
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Article31 1911-05-26 6 The Argentine Government has accepted the tender of C. H Walker and Co., a Bntish firm, for the construction of a new harbour at Buenos Ayres. The contract price is .£5,500,000.31 words
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Article46 1911-05-26 6 At a formal meeting of the Port Dickson Rubber Co., Ltd., held yesterday, the shareholders passed a resolution voluntarily winding up the affairs of the company consequent on its assets being transfer rred to the newly formed London company. Mr. G. A. Derrick was appointed liquidator.46 words
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Article53 1911-05-26 6 The Siam Observer records the visit to Bangkok of a member of the firm of Whiteaway Laidlaw and Company. He had evidently come to spy the land, says that paper, and we hear that he has lott lnstrnctions locally for the acquisition of a suitable building to open a branch53 words
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Article22 1911-05-26 6 An expert cracksman has opened tho back of a safe at the Oarrick Theatre and secured £400 belonging to Mr. Oscar Asche.22 words
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Article50 1911-05-26 6 A sacrifice of several sheep was offered up at the mosque at Kuala Kangsar just before the Sultan of Perak left for England, and the meat went to feed the people who assembled thereat to join in the prayers for the safe voyage to England and return of His Highness.50 words
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Article34 1911-05-26 6 A very determined suicide was reported to the police last night. In a house in Lavender Street, a Chinese basket-maker killed himself with a penknife, inflicting terrible wounds in his throat and his abdomen.34 words
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Article33 1911-05-26 6 The booking plans for tho return visit of The Follies opened at the Robinson Piano Co. this morning. As the company is to be here for three nights only, early booking is advisable.33 words
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Article53 1911-05-26 6 A gang robbery took place on the night of May 21 in a Chinese shop near the third mile, Kapar Road, Selangor. The towkay succumbed to the wounds inflicted on him and four coolies, having received severe injuries, have been sent up to the hospital at Klang. Tho Police are53 words
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Article65 1911-05-26 6 J. F. Baker, of Harper County, Kan., has just began to serve in an indeterminate sentence of from 37 to 223 years in the Kansas State prison at Leaven-worth. He was convicted on thirty-seven counts, charging him with having forged express money orders. The prisoner received sentences of from one65 words
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Article71 1911-05-26 6 His Majesty the King, in a letter to the Lord Mayor of London with regard to the recent meeting held in the Guildhall in support of the proposed British-American arbitration treaty, states he is gratified that the resolutions were carried unanimously, in view of the supreme and far-reaching importance of71 words
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Article73 1911-05-26 6 Mr. Rosling, Ceylon's Commissioner, at the Rubber Exhibition, says that Ceylon has sent over some two tons of exhibits chiefly rubber. They had quite a good exhibition of photos shewing the rubber industry. The Ceylon Court was designed on Kandyan lines. If was copied from the kiosk at the St.73 words
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Article101 1911-05-26 6 Princess Shacuvoskoi has died from starvation in a palace in Russia where she had been living in seclusion in two rooms. As the result of a love affair the princess 20 years ago realised her fortune, and since then she consistently refuse ito see anyone. Her wants were attended to101 words
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Article182 1911-05-26 6 There were 54 civil engineers and two architects on the staff of the Public Works Department, F.M.S., at the beginning of 1910 two of the former resigned, two were transferred to the mines department and to Kedah, and two newly appointed assistant engineers arrived in the Federated Malay States. This182 words
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Article139 1911-05-26 6 Several Bengali milkmen were punished in the District Court to-day for selling milk with too much water in it. In one case a defendant's milk was tested one morning by Market Inspector Cuckney and found to contain 15.03 per cent, of added water. He was therefore presented with a summons.139 words
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Article165 1911-05-26 6 A Chines© chauffeur, Cboo Ah Teng, employed by the Gasoline Light Company, was charged in the second police court yesterday, before Mr. Acton, with causing the death of an old Chinaman by rash driving. Mr. Edmonds, D.l'.P., prosecuted, and Mr. Kitovitz defended. A grandson of the deceased stated that on165 words
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Article372 1911-05-26 6 The death is announced of Mr. J. Galloway Weir, M.P. Mr. T. H. Tedlie has returned to the F.M.S. and is at present staying in Sercmban. Professor Hacckol, while reaching down a book in his library at Jena, fell and oroke his hip-bone. To-day being tho forty-fourth372 words
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Article114 1911-05-26 6 George Hyland, a pianist, employed at the Globe Hotel, and George William lioker, a timekeeper in the service of Messrs. Howarth, Erskine and Co., and living in Victoria Street, appeared before Mr. Acton, second magistatc, to-day, charged with robbery of a gold watch in Malabar Street114 words
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Article142 1911-05-26 6 A circular issued by the Port Health Officer, Dr. Brooke, to shipping agents, announces that every ship arriving from Soerabaya on or after the °26th hist., and having any cargo for Singapore, or intending to berth at the wharf for any purpose, will until further notice be detained142 words
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Article137 1911-05-26 6 At a largely attended meeting of the Central Asian Society, Mr. Lovat Fraser delivered an address on gun-running. The traffic, he said, originated in England and was chiefly British until the last five years though recent developments were largely due to French enterprise. Tho trade would assuredly137 words
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Article162 1911-05-26 6 A representative of the Times of Ceylon who made enquiries at the Ceylon Governor's residence at Nuwara Eliya regarding the absence of the nauie of Mr. I*. Kama nathan, C.M.U., from a private entree list recently made public, was furnished by tho Governor's A.D.I', with162 words
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Advertisement133 1911-05-26 6 CAPSTAN MIXTURE fe^g SMOKING MIXTURE W^^^f^-^^SHBjJI Manufactured in two Strengths IbjH MEDIUM AND FULL li^Lh 1h) vht flfl flfl Piflfl Ppic© P© P III*) 4O cents. OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTO. Messrs. ROBINSON COMPANY. NOTICE. John Little Co. s Celebrated Java Coffee is now packed in tins bearing133 words
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Advertisement213 1911-05-26 6 A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME VARIED AND UNIQUE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. HUGE SERIES To-Nljht INCLUDINO SIX NEW PICTURES To be up-to-date you must see oar Big Issue of the Latest Mail News. Patlie's Animated Gazette 36tii Edition Novel Wedding at Chester. The Coster's Derby. Van Horse Parade at Regents Park. Lord213 words
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Advertisement13 1911-05-26 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 as well as 8.13 words
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Article70 1911-05-26 7 STRONG MESSAGE FROM FOREIGN MINISTER Death Rattle of the Royalists. Reutkr's Tklrobam. London, May 26. The Daily News publishes a telegram from tho Portuguese Foreign Minister declaring that rumours of an impending counter revolution arc unfounded. They aro merely the death rattle of the enomics of tho Republic.70 words
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Article59 1911-05-26 7 GREAT RACE TAKES PLACE IN BELGIUM. Cambridge Crew Successful. Rbutkr'b Tbleobam. London, May 26. Jesus College, Cambridge, beat a picked Belgian eight at Ghent over a similar course to that at Henley by three lengths. Tho time was 6 minutes, 43 seconds, and the race was watched by59 words
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Article39 1911-05-26 7 Big Increase of London Population. Rbctbr's Telegram. London. May 26. The provisional figures of the census of Knglatxl Mi Whiles show a total of 86,075.269 compared with MJUtIJSH in 1901 Greater London has a population of 7,252.96;!.39 words
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33 1911-05-26 7 THE PRINCE OF WALES' VISIT TO I GERMANY. Rkutrr's Telegram. London, May 25. The Ucrliner Post says it is expected that the Prince of Wajes will attend the Imperial niancuuvrcs in the autumn.33 words
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Article31 1911-05-26 7 Reutbb's Telegram. London, May 26. His Majesty the King has sent a message to the Imperial Conference tlianking the delegates for their assurances of devoted loyalty.31 words
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Article32 1911-05-26 7 Rbutbr's Telkokam. London, May 26. The Admiralty has contracted with Scottish oil companies for ten million gallons of oil fuel annually. This is double what was originally ■egotiatcd.32 words
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Article37 1911-05-26 7 DlB OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TELBORAM. Berlin, May 25. The German Press protests against Russia's Koto to Turkey with reference to the situation on the Montenegrin frontier, and thinks that Turkey's peaceful assurances have been sufficient.37 words
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Article24 1911-05-26 7 DRB OSTASIATISCHK LLOYD TrLROBAM. Berlin, May 25. The Turkish War Minister has forbidden officers to take an active part in politics.24 words
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Article33 1911-05-26 7 Rbctrb's Tklrumam. London, May 25. In Tokio official circles it is stated that Japan is prepared to participate in negotiations for a general arbitration treaty, as suggested by the United States.33 words
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Article25 1911-05-26 7 Rrutke's Tkleqrasj. London, May 25. A Berlin telegram says the ltcichstag has passed tho second reading of the AlsaceLorraine bill, after a compromif c.25 words
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Article91 1911-05-26 7 (From Orit Own Cokkksi-ondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 26. In the outbreak of cholera in Lower Perak, 48 eases and 27 deaths arc reported to date. All the mails and bridlo paths leading from the infested area arc- surrounded by a cordon and patrolled by Malay States91 words
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Article532 1911-05-26 7 175 Per cent. To Be Paid For the Year. The sixth report of the directors to the shareholders of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., for the twelve montlis ended January 81 last, will be submitted at the general meeting to be held on Thursday next. The report532 words
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Article245 1911-05-26 7 The Para rubber year is generally taken from July 1 to June 30, the Plantation year from January Ito December 31. From various reports to hand by the last mail we compile the following summary showing the position as far as the two great sources of supply245 words
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Article416 1911-05-26 7 RETURN OF CAPITAL BETTER THAN INDICATED. The Company in Liquidation. There was only a small attendance of shareholders at the seventh, and last, general meeting of the Kuantan Tin Mining Co., Ltd., held yesterday in Gresham House. Mr. G. A. Derrick presided and presented the report and416 words
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Article411 1911-05-26 7 The Krebs Patent Smoking Process Described. We have received from the Federated Engineering Company, Kuala Lumpur, a pamphlet which describes The Krebs intent smoking process." The object of this invention is twofold. It is to produce from smoke a coagulant which can be used as a substitute for411 words
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Article210 1911-05-26 7 One of the largest masonic gatherings j which has ever been held in Calcutta, took place on the evening of May 6 at the Masonic Hall in Park Street, the occasion being the j laying of the corner stone of the west- wing of the new210 words
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Article1206 1911-05-26 7 METHODS OF COLLECTION IN THE FORESTS. Still the Standard of Excellence. For many years after indiarubber acquired commercial importance, states a contributor in The Times, the products derived from the Amazon basin in Brazil secured almost tho entire command of the market, and even now, when more than1,206 words
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Article657 1911-05-26 7 Rebutting Evidence Tendered by Plaintiff. In tho Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, before the acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law, the evidence was concluded in the action brought by Mr. Robert Passmore Silby, an engineer, of Shanghai, to recover from Mr. John Graham Boyd, broker, of657 words
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Article221 1911-05-26 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s weekly share circular dated May 25, states The market during the week has been steady with a moderate business passing. Rubbers shew an improvement and there has been a fair demand for Mining Stocks. Industrials are firm221 words
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Article116 1911-05-26 7 Maj. A. W. Marden, D.5.0., who recently rejoined the Manchester Regiment after having been on half pay since 1907, has decided to retire on pension. He got his first commission in 1888 and field rank in 1900, and was mentioned in despatches during the Boer war. He was wounded at116 words
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Article76 1911-05-26 7 GREAT SCHEME FOR STOPPING WORK. Date of Declaration Kept Secret. Rrutbb's Tilioram. London, May 25. The secretaries of various branches of the Seamen's Union have been interviewed and declare that the men are splendidly organised. Posters are being exhibited at tho chief ports of Europe and America warning76 words
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Article37 1911-05-26 7 (From a Malacca Cobrbspondrnt.) Malacca, May 26. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price ■A fine Para in London yesterday was 4/5 per lb., value. The market closed steady.37 words
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Article353 1911-05-26 7 The Opinion of a Retired London Merchant. A visitor to Ceylon, Mr. R. E. Stephens, a retired London merchant, who thinks he may, without undue boasting, claim to know as much about the theoretical and financial side of the rubber question as any one, has been353 words
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Article260 1911-05-26 7 The police inspectors of Singapore are at the moment seeking redress for a grievance that has long been existent but has hitherto been allowed to develop unchecked. It concerns the viewing of dead bodies that may be the subject of further inquiries. Strictly speaking, this is coroner's260 words
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Article206 1911-05-26 7 The States Department at Washington has announced that President Tuft has approved the draft of the general arbitration treaty, says a London cable of May 18. Tho draft is not the result of negotiations with any particular country, but represents what the United States Government believe to206 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article234 1911-05-26 8 Owing to the wet state of the ground, the S. C. C. tennis courts arc closed till further notice. Tho Swimming Club launch will leave Johnston's pier for the Club on Sunday at 9, 10, 11, 2.30 and 3.30, returning at 9.30, 10.30, 12.15, 8 and 5.30.234 words
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Article95 1911-05-26 8 S.C.C. Gymkhana. The programme for the S.C.C. athletic sjiorts meeting to be held on Wednesday, .Tuly 5, and Saturday, July H, is as follows 100 yards scratch race, 120 yards hurdles sl. itch, 440 yards scratch race, 880 yards scratch race, lii-;h jump, long jump, putting the shot,95 words
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Article485 1911-05-26 8 The Propriety of Wearing Tight Skirts. We are officially informed (states the Olobo, in a special article) that an intimation ha.H been conveyed to the leading Westend dressmakers that the wearing of anything iv the nature of a tight skirt would be viewed with extreme disfavour at485 words
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Article27 1911-05-26 8 The Calcutta Municipality is urging the (iuvirnnieut to take steps to restrict the immigration uf la han and Cabuli moneyli in lc i > and traders into Calcutta.27 words
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Article373 1911-05-26 8 Difficulties of Opening Up Heavily Jungled Land The directors of the Kinatan (Borneo) Rubber Co. report for the period ended December 81,1910, that the company having been incorporated on February 18, 1910, the accounts only cover a term often and a half months. Since the arrival373 words
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Article347 1911-05-26 8 Satisfactory Quantity, Quality And Price. Mr. W. D. Campbell, presiding at the meeting of the St. George Ruuber Estates, Limited, said that the results for the past year were satisfactory. They had obtained 13,000 lbs. more rubber than the estimate, the prices obtained were well above347 words
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Article344 1911-05-26 8 Mr H. M. Darby Reports on Progress Since Acquisition. Mr. Herbert M. Darby, in a report to the directors of the Reinbia Rubber Estates, Limited, states The progress of work on the estates since their having been taken over by the company in August, 1909, is as344 words
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Article1043 1911-05-26 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 26, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations tbis morning OENERAL. •10 Eastern Smelting Co. »7pd. 6.50 7.00 10 Fraser and Neave Ld. 88.00 40.00 10 Hotel van Wiik 38.001,043 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1911-05-26 8 THIS IS IT Waterbury's Metabolised COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND. TASTELESS, ODOURLESS. c n The latest wientifio pre- >£ afejv paration of COD LIVER 23 i'JA ML. Does allthat is claimied for it and supersedes the old-fashioned emulsions /V*:- w °ieh npset the stomach ■.-.'jfriP 1 Highly recommended by f^T_ the58 words
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Advertisement13 1911-05-26 8 For all internal complaints Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure,13 words
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Advertisement218 1911-05-26 8 NOTICE TO TIN MINERS We have the largest and most up-to-date Plant In the East for the Manufacture of RIVETTED STEEL PIPING (All sixes from 8 to «2 inohei diameter Prices quoted delivered at any Port or Bailway Station, and owing to our large stocks of bteel Plates we can218 words
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Advertisement510 1911-05-26 8 Raffles Ml Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, May 27. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only firstolass Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Ferandy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October510 words
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Advertisement209 1911-05-26 9 Zingessol WASHABLE DISTEMPER Unequalled for interior and exterior work. Never fails to please, once used always used. VARIOUS SHADES KEPT IN STOCK. Prices on Application. Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. WERE THE PYRAMIDS MADE OF Conolite THE NEW AND INEXPENSIVE FLOORING Absolute Endless Wear. PRICES ON APPLICATION. Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd.209 words
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Advertisement32 1911-05-26 9 FIRE WORKS Obtainable. All kinds of FIREWORKS suitable tor the Coronation Festivities The bast and cheapes Addre s L. F. GORS, Man; ga Besar, Batavii, Tel. Ad Jress L-sogurs, Batavia. 11-3 v32 words
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Advertisement283 1911-05-26 9 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE One second hand F.N. Motor-Cycle in good condition. Complete with horn and tool*. Price $200. Apply K.H.H., c/o Straits Times. £0-6 o FOR BALE. Piano specially built for the Tropics, Apollo Piano Player and 60 music rolls in good order. Apply Piano, c/o Straits Times.283 words
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Advertisement7 1911-05-26 9 7iatis /y?AS£&&MEAV£\ SINGAPORE SODA WATER /jtaMisA*fo*tr 2SjkaK\7 words
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Advertisement182 1911-05-26 9 THE Empire s LUMPUR. c/ iUCC I F.M.B. A New Flrat-ola— Hotel. Fitted with Electrio Ligbt and Fans. Five minntes from Railway Station. Overlooking the Padang. Singlo aud Double Bedrooms, with Private Bathrooms attached. Cuisine under European Supervision. Cold Storage Supplies weekly from Singapore Hotel Porter meets all Mail Trains.182 words
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Advertisement260 1911-05-26 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE. OP 87EAMER8 The onJcrmectioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular serrioe between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang. Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander •Japax" 6,018 A. Stbwabt 4 Ouaoßi Apcab 4,000 S. H. Bblbom Akratoon Apoab 4,500 C. F.260 words
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Advertisement528 1911-05-26 10 HHURMOS. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Direotorei (3. A. Dibriok, Bsq., Chairman. a. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. ?»tbb Fowlib, mb., cm., Chief Med. Officerr*. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Cowrbur. Tow Noan Pah, Bsq. Omo Soo» Tbb, Esq. Enoow Sian528 words
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Advertisement298 1911-05-26 10 imnmioE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA ESTABLISHBD 1882. 8.8.0. Imuranoa hi Force, orer $M,» 00,000.00 Now Buainaaa, 1910, over.. W,M0,000.00 Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for K -servo and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Polioiej are WORLD WIDE." J H. EVANS. Manager,298 words
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Advertisement519 1911-05-26 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Bhares of £30 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond 1,625.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed519 words
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Advertisement648 1911-05-26 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TOW BANKING AND INSURANCE CO. LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLINO BTRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid np 11. 000.000.00 Reserve liabilit yof proprieton 1,000.000.00 COChf OF DIRECTORS 1. Tarn Tbck Joon 8. Sim Ku Jam 3. Nam Kirn Sbmo 7. Tso Hoo Lai 8. Lbow Cbua648 words
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Advertisement1022 1911-05-26 10 SALES BY AUCTHW. AUCTION SAT^E OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Etc., TO BE HELD AT NO. 14, WIIKIE ROAD. 47a Saturday, May 27, mt 2 p.m. Comprising An Upright iron Fraud Pitno by The Robinson Piano Co., Ltd., folding drawicg-rocm soite upholstered with silk laprttry, teak occasional tables, Europe-made (Booker's1,022 words
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Article839 1911-05-26 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Omnibus Transport. The Times states that the practical monopoly in London motor-omnibus services which has grown out of the policy of absorption pursued by the London General Omnibus Company is not likely to exist for more than a very short period.839 words
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201 1911-05-26 11 Sergeant -Major Gets a Commission. Regimental Sergt.Major F. H. Kirby, V.C., Sergeant- Major at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham, has been promoted lieutenant and quartermaster and posted to the new air battalion at Aldershot. Lieut. Kirby— he was then Corpl. Kirby earned his ictoria Cross on June 2, 1900,201 words
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Advertisement202 1911-05-26 11 THOROUGHLY RELIABLE SECOND-HAND CARS FOR SALE. To those desirous of purchasing Cars which we can recommend, we will be glad to give full particulars of those we have in hand. CENTRAL ™S£E LIMITED. Arriving In BenvoHlch, May 31. 28 -3 S DENNIS Worm Driven Char-a-Banc SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE BUT202 words
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Advertisement12 1911-05-26 11 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement262 1911-05-26 11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF Telephone IO2S I Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZE N MEATS, etc, oan be delivered tc Shipping at the Wharves, or is the Singapore Reads, on short notioe. OFFICE HOURS Week days 7 am to S p.m. Sundays 7262 words
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Advertisement208 1911-05-26 11 Harvey Frost Vulcanize rs. RUBBER COMPOUND for repairing and retreading. SINGLE AND DOUBLE PROOF CANVAS, etc. Baby CAR VULCANIZERS. Repairs made, il necessary, on road side. $50 each GARAGE EQUIPMENT $150. BOLE AGENTS, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, F. M. S., DUTCH EAST INDIES ft SIAM H.&W. GREEK, LD., 43, Robinson Road, Singapore.208 words
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Advertisement833 1911-05-26 12 INDIAN PATENT or STORAGE GODOWNS ■1\ t^W f" RUBBER FACTORIES J HOSPITAL WARDS COOOS SHEDS. Sharpe, Ross Co., Ltd. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, good compositors who are wellnp in Rtcne work end general newspaper work. Good salaries given to competent men. Apply, with recent testimonials, to the Manager, Straits Timos.833 words
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Advertisement476 1911-05-26 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second Boors, No. Raffles Quay. Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 14 n TOUT. Noa. 80 and 55, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 15 a GODOWNB TO BE LET Noa. 18, IS, 17, IB and 21,476 words
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Advertisement655 1911-05-26 12 NOTICES. BIN6APORE FILIPINO BRABS BAND AND BTRIN6 QRCHEBTRA, Musicians rupplied in bands of 8, 10, J2 or 16, skilled and first-olass men, just arrived from Manila. For terms, etc.. A. MIRANDA, Manager, Agents 19, Noordin Lane. THE SINGAPORE MOTOR CO., 215 and 216, Orchard Road. 8-5-a 2-6 NOTICE. I, the655 words
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Advertisement582 1911-05-26 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Qovernmant »nd Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No, 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. OLD WELLINGTON DINNER. An U. W. Dinner will be held on June 17 next, at Kuala Lumpur, should a sufficient number inform mo that they will attend. N. H. DAKEYNE, Koang Estate,582 words
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Advertisement280 1911-05-26 12 ROBINSON PIANO PIANOS For HIRE ALL THE LEADING MAKM Tel. ML E. ft 0. HOTEL. PENANG The best and the most frujatnted Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits, ARR Till BRANCHES OF RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ■mi LOST OR STOLEN Fox280 words
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Miscellaneous239 1911-05-26 12 Straits XDimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoullancous wants of every description aro inserted at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Noticed of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding tour linos, II each insertion. For p.p.c. oarda, on page 6, f2, Inch Si ali Ratis239 words
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