Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser, 12 May 1906
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Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser
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Title Section18 1906-05-12 1 Eastern Daily Mail AND STRAIS MORNING ADVERTISER. No. 208 VOL. n. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 12,~1906; PRICE 5 CENTS18 words
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Article278 1906-05-12 1 TREATED AS ANIMATED CURIOS. The Chinese Commissioners now m Europe are the subject of many attentions which we hope will not swell their heads. We read of autograph hunters being on their tracks, and of their being feted here and there and everywhere. The attentions paid to278 words
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Article200 1906-05-12 1 Jabez Balfour, the former head of the Liberator group of companies, was released from Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, soon after daybreak on the 14th inst. A private conveyance containing a lady and a gentleman drove up to the prison gates andtook Balfour, who was wearing private200 words
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Article151 1906-05-12 1 CHOLERA IN THE STRAITS This is what the Cablenews has to say about the few recent cases of Cholera which have occurred here, and will no doubt cause some ot our readers to smile: "According to advices received m this city an epidemic of Asiatic cholera is raging151 words
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Article151 1906-05-12 1 The ways of the strong men of the world are always an interesting study. Bismarck was undoubtedly one of the strong men of his generation, if not the very strongest of them all, and the Deutsche Revue for April has an engrossing article devoted to his ways and151 words
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Article72 1906-05-12 1 The Highland distillers have determined to go for a standard which shall decree that Scotch whiskey must contain a minimum propoition ol 50 per cent of Highland malt whiskey, the remainder to consist of any of the other varieties of malt whiskey or of grain spirit made72 words
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Article929 1906-05-12 1 POSSIBILITIES OF A NEW ARABIAN ROUTE. The responsibilities of Empire certainly involve us in some odd quarrels, and take us into queer corners of the earth. Who ever heard of Tabah before the past fortnight? Akabah we know, chiefly because, in our school days, we have929 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement171 1906-05-12 1 cdc Paper for the Pcopk. CDc Best Advertising medium m the Straits. John Little Co. Ltd. I High Class Tailoring FOR LADIES AMD GENTLEMEN. j This Department is now conducted under if i the charge of two Experienced J^T LADIES' "Tailor made garments of I TAILOR every de^ription MADE, Perfection171 words
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Advertisement373 1906-05-12 1 I Taman Peng tah wan. t J The only Malay Paper m Singapore t JJ PRINTED IN MALAY CHARACTER Vr _^X PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY. -> A v .25 U 76 and 77 AR;>B STREET. -4« V y P St 6 SINGAPORE. fr The "Stationer's Hall," 6, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. THE373 words
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Advertisement422 1906-05-12 1 P Special Holiday to CEYLON, Ar Newera Eliya 6,200 feet Ois the most accessible hill station from the Straits Settlemeits. Beautiful Scenery, Magnificent climate, Good Hotels. A Mountain home for Europeans. A health station for invalids. A place of education for children. An attractive holiday resort for Visitors. CHEAP RETURN422 words
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Advertisement10 1906-05-12 1 Ulc Guarantee tDe earnest Circulation of anp paper m Singapore.10 words
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379 1906-05-12 2 The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. SATURDAY. 12TH MAY. SALVAGING THE SULLY. It wa», m February, 1905, that the fine French cruiser Sully ran on a rock m the Bay of Along, French Indo-China. After various ineffectual attempts to tow her off, and after recognising that if she were379 words
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Article268 1906-05-12 2 Thanks to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, there is some liklihood that a work of exploration second to few m impori tance may be taken m hand. At the end of the Thibetan compaign, it was proposd that a small, wellequipped detachment should essay the return268 words
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Article114 1906-05-12 2 CENSURED FOR EMPLOYING UNQUALIFIED DISPENSER. At the Central Police station the adjourned enquiry into the death of the daughter of Siow Soon Kirn was resumed before the Coroner, Mr. Gentle and a Jury. The cause of death was recorded is due to misadventure." The Jury, however, added114 words
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Article269 1906-05-12 2 "AFTkR MOROCCO COMES We do not think that undue importance should be given to the subjoined, but it will probably be of interest to our readers to note the fact of its appearance. The article we refer to is by Herr Adolf Stein, the editor ofChina Express - 269 words
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Article47 1906-05-12 2 The struggle between capital and labour which has begun m the northern coalneld of France, threatens to spread to other colliery regions. The men m the Lone mines are putting forward claims for increased pay, which the owners have so tai met with a very firm refusal.47 words
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Article314 1906-05-12 2 THE GANG ROBBERY CASE. Seven Years Sentence Passed. Yesterday, a Chinaman named Chan Ec was charged with being concerned with others m a gang robbery m the vicinity of Serangoon Road on March 23. An additional charge was placed against accused of being found m possession, four days314 words
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Article117 1906-05-12 2 The death of Mr. Lindsay Lennox, last month, m London, furnishes vrt another instance of the vicissitudes of the musical profession. At one time on the pinnacle of fame, he died a pauper m a London home. He was the composer of that popular refrain 44 Love's117 words
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Article116 1906-05-12 2 NOT HIS MAJESTY' S MINISTER. A story is going the rounds concerning Mr. John Williams, the Lab ur member tor the Gower Division of Glamorganshire, He was some years ago ordained a Baptist minister, and still preaohes The other day the hon. member sat down at one of the .linnettables116 words
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Article112 1906-05-12 2 Sir. \V. T. Thistleton Dyer, who has resigned the post of Director of Kew Gardens after 3c years' service m t'uat capacity, is to be succeeded by Lieut. -Col. Pram, from Calcutta. The new occupant of this important post is a man of many attainments with112 words
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Article112 1906-05-12 2 CONNECTION WITH TIUL STRAITS AND SI AM. A project is on foot which will ren :lcr Moulmein a future railway centre »f importance. The railway from Pegu to Moulmein is nearing completion, and low two additional schemes for railway Extension arc being seriously considersd It is reported112 words
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Article101 1906-05-12 2 YESTERDAY'S TIES. Single Handicap J. Zehndcr beat EJ. Gomes— 6-1 6-5. A. E. Coclho beat F. A. Bartholomeusz 6-0 0-2. F. A Peralta vs. T. De. Silva (unfinished.) Double Handicap. E. E. Ryan and A. Vander Beck beat J. Ohveiro and E. Galistan— 6-2101 words
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Article28 1906-05-12 2 Having the largest displacement of any liner afloat, the new HamburgAmerican steamer Kmiatrm Augusta Victoria, of 25,000 tons will make her maiden voyage this mouth, calling at Dover.28 words
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THE WORLD'S PRESS
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Article11 1906-05-12 2 d'scover a competent crifi Diamond Fields Advertiser, KimberlyDiamond Fields Advertiser, Kimberley - 11 words
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Article19 1906-05-12 2 lhc Lducaticui Bi|| m through .Parliament •TthoTSfi!modifications. It converts system into a nur^y of'SuSS Manchester CourierManchester Courier - 19 words
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Article16 1906-05-12 2 arc beUcv^d,,, have gage a woman nurse, but 1 gorina-nu,.es are County GentlemanCounty Gentleman - 16 words
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Article37 1906-05-12 2 mc Lnghsh ideal of a woman tube a dull, placid}, prctt^ C X featured, dignified piece of ,r e S gence, animation, individuality 22 lod^e are not needed vv Arthur Adam in Ninettenth CenturyArthur Adam in Ninettenth Century - 37 words
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Article77 1906-05-12 2 Soon the advance i;uardofthe \n encan tourists mil be at hand and \Z voice ol the Yankee be heard i,J Z land. Ihe bookings promise to be even heavier than of late wars; and the fir» continent, which ischieflv feminj™ and therefore not pressed for time w ,rThe Globe - 77 words
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Article45 1906-05-12 2 Announcement is made that a free born American citizen has invented a portable pawn ihop for raceco is understood that many unfortunate punters will regard the three balls a one of the most hopeful sign* with,,: the held ol vision. The GlobeThe Globe - 45 words
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Article60 1906-05-12 2 it it is no longer possible to m business without niakii telephone, is it not conceivable thiu even the balance of private or social life ma\ be upset into the bargain There mat be imagined a time when it will be M no use trying toThe Spectator - 60 words
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Article620 1906-05-12 2 A PROSPEROUS YEAR. Ihe fifty-second ordinary meeting of the Chartered Ba India, Australia and China was on iftth Apl. at lannoi Hotel, E. C., Sir Mont \g >rnish Turner presiding. The Man M Caleb Lewis) having read the convening the meeting, the Chairman, m the course of620 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement300 1906-05-12 2 {'Bird's Nest"! I Cognac j THE BEST BRANDY ON THE MARET I I FOR A MODERATE PRICE. J Samples on Application. > ICaidbeck- -I I Macgregor Co. I i SOLE IMPORTERS. J I THE QUEEN Apollinaris M Supplied under Royal warrants <tf appointment to II M. THE KING KIM Company.300 words
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Advertisement384 1906-05-12 2 I STAR QORNFLOUR. Safest Surest Cheapest TRIPLE SUPERLATIVE. 40 CENTS A TIN. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FROM. THOMPSON THOMAS CO. I THE AUSTRAL/AN STORES. I SINGAPORE. I LOOK OUT FOR THE 1/ I GRAND OPENING f&/ C I LOCATION /&x/f Beach Road, /j^//^ VC\Vi C v384 words
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Advertisement17 1906-05-12 2 To Let Hoasa No. 34 and 34- Waterlo Street. Apply to A. T. Esmailjet 189 Cecil Street.17 words
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THE EASTERN DAILY MAIL COMMERCIAL SUPPLEMENT.
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Title Section11 1906-05-12 3 THE EASTERN DAILY MAIL COMMERCIAL SUPPLEMENT. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 1906.11 words
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Article536 1906-05-12 3 Capital Capital I Issue Paid rvn»in Issued. paid up. Value, up. Company. Quotations. GOLD. $135,000 140,000 10 10 I Bersawah Gold M. Co. Ltd. $12.50 seller* $40,000 10 10 E>o. Do. (Deferred) 8.00 sellers $600,000 600.C0J 10 10 1 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd 18.75 buyers536 words
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Article26 1906-05-12 3 FINANCE COMMERCE. Government Rate 2/4 $60 for £7. The Netherlands Trading Society quoted yesterday »he 4, ms bank rate at. 2/4 '/8The Mercantile Bank quoted 2/4/7/16.26 words
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Article146 1906-05-12 3 On London—hank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 3/16 Private 3 m/s. 2/49/15 do. 6 m 2/4 13/16 t)n (.mtAinx Bank d/d 2.40 Private 3ms 2.44 do. 6 m,-s 2.46 On trance Bank d/d 2.95 Private 3 m/s 2.984 I do. 6 m/s 3.00^ On India— Bank T. T.146 words
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Article152 1906-05-12 3 Tin 96.00 Gambier 7.35 do Cube No. 1 10.40 do do No. 2 9.00 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore),, 21.50 do White, Fair L. W. 5 p.c. 30.00 Nutmegs (1 10 to the lb.) a. do (80 to the lb.) 59. Mace (Banda) 145. Cloves (Amboina) 33. Liberian Coffee 21.50152 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous753 1906-05-12 3 SHIPPING NEWS. IATESrARRIVALS. Aramia. Russ. str. 2903 tons, Capt VESSELS IN PORT. Oali. nth May. From Odessa, 19th April. G. c. t:ist Asiatic Coy. For MERCHANT VESSELS. Vladivostok nth-Rds. Asahan, Ger. St. 161 tons, Capt Pet Brit 2454 Fotsvth, May 5 1 ers, 1 ith May. G. c, and 7d.753 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement27 1906-05-12 4 STRAITS CYCLE Motor Co. LAMPS CLEAN, COOL, 100 C. P. 1 CEMT per Hour, HIE LAMPS ARE ALWAYS READY FOR LIGHTING. NO WICKS. NO SMOKE. NO SMELL.27 words
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Advertisement109 1906-05-12 4 John Little Co., Ltd. riSSS^* "™*no? r O i SPECIAL Wj OLD VATTED GLEN LI VET WHISKY xJjSj^Jg^ R*G»ST?EReD /^^y^S^ CSV EDINBURGH, fpl^ LoNOoMJtMa£jrPC*iAs£#TS> fJUM9Snu£WSCm 5S M*»* £j#e r JOHN LITTLE Jt CO. i-0.. SINGAPORE Per case of 12 Bottles 910.50. Botol Hitam, Per case of 12 Bottles $9.75 B109 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous465 1906-05-12 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Same, Pori^ Probable date of arrival, and Agents. Men-of-War, &c. Andromeda, (Brit, cru), Hongkong, soon. Diadem, (Brit, cru), Hongkong, June. Donegal, (Brit, cru.), England, soon. Duke of Edinburgh, (Brit, cru.) England soon. Natal, (Brit, cru.), England, soon. Thistle, (Brit, g'bt.), Plymouth, soon. Steamers Ayuthia, Bombay. May- Borneo Co>465 words
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Miscellaneous339 1906-05-12 4 MAILS TO ARRIVt. From Europe -Per N. D. L. Preussen, on Friday, May 18, with Europe Mails of April 22. From China— Per N. D. L Sachsen, on Monday, May 14VESSELS AT TANJONG PAGAR. Wharves at which different Ships are berthed. East Wharf —Nil. Victoria Graving Dock. Nill. Albert Graving339 words
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THE CZAR'S SPEECH.
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76 1906-05-12 5 FULLY A PPRECIATES FUTURE COMPLICATIONS. no* Upon Present Institutions Reile» vjg lnQ Maintained. London, May nth 6.20 p.m. neech from the Throne, the l!1 rtc'l the Members of the his ardent belief m I^.Vr i-cii-bei,* of Russia 11 aid that the situation was ron,t difficult labours awaithe was convinced that76 words
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Article29 1906-05-12 5 WELFARE OF PEASANTS, AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Not Freedom alone, but Order required. Lonmw, May nth, 6.*0 p.m. lf especially urged that the needs c;- dealt with.29 words
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Article91 1906-05-12 5 s DEVELOPMENT WISHED FOR Los 1 n. May 1 1 th, t>.:o p.m. led that the enlightenment meant it- welfare and ncnt. Freedom w not the only requisite based on Law. HIS HOPES He ardently hoped that he would be his son a firm, wellordered91 words
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Article34 1906-05-12 5 STRIKI ARED IN MILAN. TL'RIN AND ROME. No Disorders reported. May 11, 6 .20 p.m. ke movement has commenced m several cities m Italy. proclaimed :thy with the Turin •triko34 words
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Article24 1906-05-12 5 don, May 1 1. '>.?o p.m. to been deLabour Chamber of Rome, but the usual aspect of the ci:v rer >:ed.24 words
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Article41 1906-05-12 5 SLEZ CANAL POSSIBLE OBJECTIVE. Arbitration Proposed. Man 1 ith (1.30-1. In the House of Common--, Earl that the claims put forward by Tlll (Sties far beyond the Tabal: He could not refer to the safety of c fie ,141 words
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Article32 1906-05-12 5 ADHERI S ORIGINAL PROPi >SAL. May 1 ith, 6.20 p.m. Hie tx <d of defining the t"n>ntted, would be by the aplent of a Commission, as Great had already proposed.32 words
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Article25 1906-05-12 5 RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE BY HIE KING. lon, May 1 1 tli 6.20 p.m. to Europe hn> received m audience by 11. M25 words
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Article44 1906-05-12 5 ARCHBISHOP OF ANTERBURVS VIEW.i. Great field for Missionary Labour. May 1 1 th, 6.20 p.m. lc < anterbury speakthe Society for the I i -I*l said that he considered Japan one of the greatest neids for f u tu rc missionary work.44 words
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Article27 1906-05-12 5 SECOND READING PASSED. London, May 1 1 th 6.20 p.m. B >je second reading of the Educatioi na> been passed by 410 votes tc27 words
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Article64 1906-05-12 5 k l c Japanese inrmatograph in crouH a d continues to attract nous* each night, and the ofit Wl !r° ul doubt, is o,,e of the best for n, thathas visited Singapore eninvak^' yc rs f )asl For chca P thai leevcni »g. onec,niH)t do better SL J.64 words
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Article38 1906-05-12 5 CReuter's Agency wires. By submarine telegraph.; ADMIRAL LAMBTON GOES TO CAIRO. London, May, nth 11.50 a.m. H. M. S. Mittava has arrived at Port Said, with Admiral Lambton on board. He has gone to Cairo.38 words
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Article55 1906-05-12 5 London, May nth, 11.50 a.m. The Postal Congress m Rome has agreed to increase the unit of weight of letters from fifteen to twenty grammes. It has also agreed to retain two pencehaltpenny as the minimum rate of j charge, but every additional twenty grammes m weight55 words
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Article52 1906-05-12 5 ANOTHER ENTENTE CORDIALE EXPECTED. London, May nth, 11.50 a.m. The Kaiser's intended visit to the Emperor Franz-Josef is. being greatly discussed. The visit is looked upon as evidence of the Kaiser's determination to secure the friendship of Austria as set-off to the new entente between France, Ru^ia,52 words
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Article76 1906-05-12 5 CHINESE SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED. London, May v, 1 p.m. An Imperial edict issued at Peking directs the appointment of Tien-Liang to be superintendent over Imperial Maritime Customs affairs. Tong-Shaois appointed Vice Minister over the Imperial Maritime Customs. All Chinese and foreigners employed m the Customs Department are placed76 words
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Article40 1906-05-12 5 RECEIVED BY THE POPE. LoJTDOU, May ii, 1 p.m. His Holiness the Pope has received the Maharajah of Burdwan m private audience. His Holiness pre-ented the Maharajah with his photograph which bears also the Pope's autograph signature40 words
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Article90 1906-05-12 5 NEW AGREEMENT SIGNED London, May 11, 1. pm An agreement between Britain and the Congo Free State has been signed m London. The agreement annuls the lease of the Lado "enclave" to the Congo Free State. But King Leopold, the Sovereign of the latter will continue90 words
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Article100 1906-05-12 5 BRITISH NAVAL SUPREMACY UNNECESSARY. London, May, 11, 1 p.m. Sir Edward Grey said m the House Common^ that there was never a time when it was less neceasttrjP than at present to insist upon holding naval supremacy, He then «lwelt upon the growing feeling among the100 words
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Article60 1906-05-12 5 WILL BE RECEIVED AT WINTER PALACE. London, May 11, 1 p.m. The Czar and his family have arrived at Peterhoff. The Czar will proceed by the Neva to the Winter Palace where he will ceremoniously receive the Duma. The Czar will then deliver a Speech from the60 words
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Article130 1906-05-12 5 Tin. horse started away through the Square but wag by the Sikh Policeman on dutj* there. Ykvikkday about mid-day a carriage accident, which might have had very serious results occurred in Raffles Place close to J. Little^ Co's Godown. A carriage containing Mrs. Artie Tullv and Mrs Johnson, whilst proceed130 words
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Article1156 1906-05-12 5 NEW MEMBERS SWORN IN. After the reading and approval of i the minutes of the proceedings of the session of the previous week, the acting Colonial Secretary laid the following papers before the Legislative Council at yesterday's session. Additional cor- respondence, anent the Singapore Harbour Improvements, between the1,156 words
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Article1053 1906-05-12 5 SASSOON CO. M. VAN KLIEFF. j An Opium Gamble Messrs. Sassoon Co. sued Mr. Van Klieflf for the sum of 5393 m the Supreme Court yesterday that sum being the difference between the contract price of 5 chests of Benares opium sold by plaintiffs to defendant tod1,053 words
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Article598 1906-05-12 5 A DISHONEST RICKSHA rU I—Lfc.K. Before Mr. Scott on Thursday afternoon a ricksha coolie was charged with criminal breach o'" trust m respect of a ten-rouble note. The services of Mr. Listerman were requisitioned as interpreter. Paul Dumarim, a Russian Artillery man said he was a passenger m598 words
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Article28 1906-05-12 5 It is stated that the reply of the Porte to the British Note is unfavourable. The Sultan may, therefore, expect another. We like to encourage the paper trade.28 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement317 1906-05-12 5 4 "ADVERTISING IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS," |v (Kmperor of Jtmlia $mn are prepared to undertake PRINTING ill IN MALAY, CHINESE, TAMIL, AND ENGLISH. ETC., ETC Turned out it> first class Style at mcdcratcpriccs Entertainment work a speciality Smperor of jfndia Shess, I No. i Loke Yezv Street, ami S317 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement515 1906-05-12 6 SMOKE Best ircoulmcin Cigars. Owing to fixity of exchange and a great dcnutid for this brand of Cigars and having received large consignments of same from Moulmein, we have reduced the price, of these cigars. Sub-Agents. Maypole Bar, Teng Quee .S; Co., Yong Lee Seng, Ghee Soon, Half Way House,515 words
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Advertisement702 1906-05-12 6 BANKS. Honjkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. y&S&SSit $lft<WlWo .Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 QKnn Silver Reserve 0500,000 f I^oo,0 00 Reserve ILiability of Proprietors $10,000,000 Court of Directors. A Haupt, Ksq— Chairman. Hon. C VV. Dickson- Deputy-Chairman. I h. C».iet2,hs q I H. E. Tomkins Esq. n S' t en f mann D702 words
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Advertisement405 1906-05-12 6 MALAY RECORDS. n Lagu Jalak Lanting T. Kepala Burong Nandong Sayang Gambos Plemban Sri Rayu Gambo Yumau Mak Dabu M Noori m Bangau M Loiikin n 1 C aya Bun 8 a Tanjong m v Tengah raalam Permata Gambos Sha'er Inche Mina Che'long Brina m Serampang Sri Perak Pulau Berembon405 words
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Advertisement117 1906-05-12 6 THE SAN FRANCISCO OVERLAND ROUTE. Pacific Mail Steamship Co., Occidental Oriental S. S. Co AND Central Pacific, Union Pacific, Chicago North- Western Railways. ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY SYSTEM. Operating the LARGEST and FASTESJ Steamers on the PACIFIC.) from HONG-KONG TO SAN FRANCISCO. The Greyhounds of the Pacific." Hong-kong117 words
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Advertisement266 1906-05-12 6 THAT IS FRASER NEAVE'S AERATED WATERS. On parle Franoalt Man Sprecht Dtutteh EMMERSON'S HOTEL AND TIFFIN ROOM. 96 ROBINSON ROAD 96 Open daily from 6 a.m. until 1 1 p.m. Board and Lodging. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. The very best Wines and Liquors supplied. B«st German and Pilsner Beers. SCHECHTER,266 words
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Advertisement423 1906-05-12 6 "E. D. M." ADLETS. FOR SALE, WARtST? PREPAID. Cheap Publicity for all \vour Wants: Houses Godowns etc., Wanted A To Let. Situations Wanted d Vacant. Exchange d Mart. 1 Day. 1 Week. Fortnight. Mon or under 50 rta. 1. 50 2. 00 3. >• m 75 cts. 2. cxj 3.423 words
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Advertisement461 1906-05-12 6 TO BE LET. on 2nd Floor. y Apply to GUriiuu, n T be Let A Compound Hou* v toGU THRl E4CsU T BE LET, From the Ist j!°use No. ,cs. rSwI,, 3 NAGURDAS PURsfe^ TO LET. Compound house Road, from May rst ie town surrounded US£ l ile W Terms461 words
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