Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser, 29 December 1906
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Title Section19 1906-12-29 1 Eastern Daily Mail AND STRAITS MORNING ADVERTISER. No, 400 VOL. II SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1906. PRICE 5 CENTS19 words
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Article384 1906-12-29 1 The Mining arj^lftgological Institute of India has from.'jfaL moment of its birth displayed the utmost vitality. It promises to have a long and useful future. At its last meeting, a general meeting held at Giridih on 30th ultimo, nearly sixty members were present. The Honorary Secretary384 words
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Article211 1906-12-29 1 THE- PLAGUE IN INDIA. Calcutta, December 13. The statement of plague seizures and deaths during the week ending Bth December shows 7,765 seizures and 6,098 deaths or the whole country compared with 8,286 seizures and 5,992 deaths during the previous week. The deaths in principal province^ were as follows: Bombay211 words
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Article223 1906-12-29 1 LADY'S £40,000 WINDFALL. STORY OF A LUCKY LOTTERY TICKET. A remarkable stroke of good fortune has befallen a relative of a Soutticnd town councillor, Mr. George Allen, aretired builder, of York-road, Southcnd. This relative, a cousin, is a Mrs. Savage, of Calcutta, whose father occupied a prominent position as a223 words
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Article712 1906-12-29 1 Report on the Results of the Mineral Survey of Ceylon 1904-05" is written by Professor Wyndham Dunstan, Director of the Imperial Institute, and is issued with the Colonial ReportsMiscellaneous. It details at length the results of the examination at the Imperial Institute of minerals sent home by712 words
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174 1906-12-29 1 The ancient grievance of the Garrison Artillery with respect to the apportion ment of foreign service seems to remain as acute as ever, says "Truth." Four bombardiers were recently dispatched from Sheerness to Hongkong, one «.t whom had only been home eight months, two174 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement183 1906-12-29 1 FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND M e w Year Festivities USHER'S Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd j\ JO"N LITTLE A CO., LIMItoT" A DEWAR'S WHISKY. The Standard of Sterling Value 1/ SOLE AGENTS. KATZ BROS. Ltd. JOF EVERY DISCRIPTION, 9 I AND AT ALL PRICES. < CALEY'S V lIH A183 words
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Advertisement322 1906-12-29 1 jHowarth Erskine I Ep^ipecrs apd Contractors. ELECTRICAL WST ALLATIONS. I 'Mtpho™ 23. Telegrams ERSKINE." 2 I^S\ SWISS MADE SWISS MADE fd^ i t TRADE MARK TRADE MARK J^jjpg s^ g UhJ m V-/ k»^ i\ \__j a i^ BBvßdaaaaaVßaaaaaaaaaal att^ V 115 Stamford Road, SINGAPORE, t MINING IMPLEMENTS. ,f» >322 words
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Advertisement13 1906-12-29 1 WHAT 18 WHIB K Y P USHER'S Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE CO- LTD.13 words
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418 1906-12-29 2 The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. SATURDAY, 29th DECEMBER. MUTUAL FEROCITY. A telegram which appeared in our columns recently stated that the Liberal papers in Russia emphasised the horrible ferocity and endlessness of the battle waging between the Government and the Extremists. There has been almost a cessation recently418 words
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Article260 1906-12-29 2 There are few persons, who take a delight in gardening, who nave not occasionally to mourn the depredations made in their tlower beds and among their potted plants, by stray cattle and goats, especially the latter. If summary action be taken and these destroyers be in their turn260 words
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Article207 1906-12-29 2 The records in the Police Courts may be taken as a very fair criterion of the way in which Xmastide has been spent by a class of men, which as a rule, does not tend to evoke respect for the Christian character. This Xmas has been a record207 words
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44 1906-12-29 2 V 4vi tfw attention >f omr reader* to the Notices appearing in /o-dav's issue r t the change in the Proprietorship oj the Eastern Daily Matt" the Smga-J'W-i Mitt ran," and the Caxtun Printing Works."44 words
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Article239 1906-12-29 2 H. M. S. King Alfred ha? left for Bangkok. H E the Governor is expected to return to Singapore about the ;th proximo. The Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Kostroma has arrived en romU for Odessa. Her depa r ture is uncertain. Cm i.vin L A Radcliffe R. N. K Master239 words
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Article56 1906-12-29 2 Admiral Sir Arthur Moore, k.c.v.0., k.c.b., arrived from Port Swettenham in the Alacrity on Thursday morning which proceeded at once to the mnn-o'-war anchorage. Her date of departure from Singapore and destination are uncertain. H.M.S. Clio left for Bangkok yesterday morning. The cruiser King Alfred, flagship ot Admiral56 words
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Article101 1906-12-29 2 A? Se vegetable g^ver living off Thomson Road had an experienc? on the night of the 24th. He had been St re i urn 'nghe closed his door eaving his dog outside. Presently he heard the dog barking savage"y and then'heh 8 dO n He let Ed101 words
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50 1906-12-29 2 USEFUL PRESENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR. Ri '«y Halfe IE I" m, a eav «»4ft. li P^?t,^* nJ li MesSrs Powe,, 4 s-'^&.'va'jfi if prc^o,,,; ffi h ';««ii«^S» I ii S a II*: *SS I- »^f*<l Election 7 r |l BMj to be wdl ri .p a ,j 0 |j50 words
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Article37 1906-12-29 2 THE BATAVIER" DVEROUE. Ua° I 1 1 cummaud of Capui,, her as mate. Bad u J?u y 1 C Ine steamer is 3v reason to believ TL^S I 0 be due to the weather e i fei37 words
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Article20 1906-12-29 2 Ai 0000 'o-dav a verv il ing. was enthusiistictlly ho^ 1 Mr. Guinnes, I nex: issue 520 words
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Article65 1906-12-29 2 n tea j etween Bang I boon pic Siam Fr- i partmentha- ft I "Bang S J Muchmysi where-ai. have been "Gladys" wl I trip I I she me: ithdis the rock. sume 1 1 g I watei The Navy boai j on b' u f to re<65 words
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Article20 1906-12-29 2 The applications 1 Smith Manchuria Ra reached the »o 1 1 ;>.coc, whereas sliare> were to be allotted. i i20 words
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Article212 1906-12-29 2 To the Edit. >ir 1' Stan which is i only the ti tion is perhaps tlie Japans. well-merited 1 -ition anu i enemy and mu( :n j remembered always mu( 5 owo to Amerk .illy tor m "Ttmaybeta of then, have been assume the suprema< there arc many212 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement919 1906-12-29 2 IN ORDER TO 9K^R INTRODUCE Whiskp. IT WILL BE SOLD AT HALF PRICE, i. e. £fl» I^o jmm fm* the case of 12 bottles quarts, >~\ excludinq duty, or 85 cts the %us ~J W quart bottle, duty included. RECORD No. 1177. OLD TAYLOR SCOTCH WHISKY. From the results of919 words
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Advertisement135 1906-12-29 2 TAN GEOK HAY, (CHOP HIN MO A CO.) 382 Victoria Street. Dealers in Muslin, silk. prints, and all tl of goods suitable for Chinese Nyoajtt. Inspection Cordially Invited FOR SALE. RUDGE WHITWORTH LADIES BIKE FREE WHEEL IN GOOD ORDER. Apply to L, G. NORTHWAY, Public Works Department. 24-12 O6 to135 words
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Advertisement77 1906-12-29 2 NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be closed on Tuesday, the Ist January, 1907. New Year's Day. TO LET Ground Floor of a Compound House. Four Rooms and a Kitchen Rent $12. 112, Bencoolen Street, Wanted. Smart young Malay to travel as assistant and interpreter. Apply personally to the Dr. Williams77 words
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Advertisement88 1906-12-29 2 Special Notice We have received numerout c-xn-}ji<tints anent late delivery and nrmdefivery of the E.b.M. This it -i wtatt of a/fain fret eaooeedingly, and mm art moei anxtout to yt <i stop to it. We are i f every poet tto do •>". tkau /r J t<> any of our88 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous48 1906-12-29 2 eOMING EVENTS. To day. 29tb Dec High Water -9.16 a.. 10.39 p. B. I. Mail Outward due. Supday, 30th Dec High Water 'J.51 a.m.11 .11 a.m. Ist after Christmas. Monday. 31st Dec High Water.— 10-24 a.m. 11-47 p.m M. M. outward mail due. M. M. homeward mail due.48 words
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Article60 1906-12-29 3 IW tIK y wires (Ny submarine W :tli riacfask) lERSI ERS rO BE TRIED IN CIVII COURTS. CgjiTEJfCIS HtAVIII THAN ON Civilians. koodoo, December 28, 2-20 p.m. 1 Cabinet is considering suppressing Military CourtLai during pe****" Brs will be tried in Civil Courts I, the sentences •rill be60 words
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Article92 1906-12-29 3 HER FAR EASTERN STRENGTH. Btncß Prepared for War than Kyi k Before. 100, December 28, 8-15 a.m. Captain James, the Military CorresIhe Time-," scouts the Russia has become a juantitc." from an estimate of gth of the Russian army in the ind Central Asia and fresh expenditure upon92 words
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Article57 1906-12-29 3 5L T LI DEPOSED BY SULTAN'S ORDERS. December 2S, 9-5 a.m. Ge i lebbaa moves to-day with strong to the borders of ccupicd by the Raisuli h tribe. He will there read a letter from 'the the local chief deposing from the government of the Cta and57 words
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Article48 1906-12-29 3 REIXFOR< EMENTS ORDERED. December 2S, 9-5 a.m. troops are being employed thne since its occupation to disorders throughout Cuba. Magoon has notified Mr. etary for War, of the unlitiona of parts of Cuba, s being carried on by lerablc reinforcements of the garrison have been ordered.48 words
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Article26 1906-12-29 3 Lo.idon. December 28, 9-5 a.m. August Wilhelm, f he fourth a of the Kaiser, is betrothed to Alexandra Victoria of Schles:ein.26 words
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Article235 1906-12-29 3 WARDER' S FOOTBALL MATCH. As mentioned in <uir issue of Thursfancy dress football match ivcd at Sepoy Lines on Christv between two iean> of War!ie wretched state of the then <c good piny at match finally ending in a .1- being scored -n e^ch Ihe players were all in descriptive235 words
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Article60 1906-12-29 3 1 Government arc reaping ttn of the rubber boom. A big aii land, suitable for rub--gyAMnj, hat just been held, and were obtained. Alto■jjj some 10,000 acres were put up fe 6oOiOO .(^0,000) bjvp- c<l Ihe competition among °fthtY V ftne keenest, and some times lan(1 off ered brought three60 words
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Article587 1906-12-29 3 THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. EglfiPFS' 23 aren Mr w \f; J w< MacMcAnhur TK Ba ley and Mr C Mel^T, feed's aU Present J he that eSid M eiU intim ted the meet 3 r lial Messrs. Rowland Allen regretting their inability to attend. Financial Statement. -mount Fr si nt announced587 words
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Article124 1906-12-29 3 The idea has ju>t struck us that we ought to reserve a special column for fires. They come almost every day. Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning No. 31, Aboo Sittee Lane, a cigar manufactory, known as Khansahib Co., was burnt do vn. The cause of the124 words
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Article60 1906-12-29 3 The author of "A Desk-Hook of Errors if] English" coudfns the use of the f ■xpre-ision nice girl," and invites his readers to abandon it. Girls, nice and otherwise, are asked to avoid the s^prcWion "marrying I man." It is correct to say that "the girl is married to a60 words
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Article375 1906-12-29 3 A MILKMAN BUT A CAPITALIST. Hag.it Singh a milkman sued T. A.S. Milav yesterday before the Chief Justice for a balance of $50 alleged to be due on a promissory note, drawn for *is°- The sum of *5 had been paid, and m chambers the defendant had375 words
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Article299 1906-12-29 3 DIRECTORS REPORT. The following is the Report of the Directors to the Members of Straits Trading Co., Ltd Singapore, 27th December, 1906. Gentlemen, Your Directors now submit the Accounts for the half year ended 30th September, 1906, being the first half of the business year 1906, 1907.299 words
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Article41 1906-12-29 3 To-night this talented Company will stage a fascinating drama entitled Sheherzaman," and to-morrow night (Sunday) being positively the last night, the Company will stage Rampairampayan," when, judging from the merits of the artists, a bumper house is assured.41 words
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Article1258 1906-12-29 3 ALLEGED DISHONEST REMOVAL OF PROPERTY. Defendants Convicted. Recently particulars of a case of alleged dishonest removal of property by Sim E. Quay and Yeo Bun Tiang (bankrupts) with a view to prevent its distribution to a creditor, were given in a Police Court report. The case had already1,258 words
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Article708 1906-12-29 3 The island of Zanzibar, for sixteen years under British protection, is at present the great storehouse and distributing centre of the East African coast, though, with the development of the resources ot the mainland and increased shipping facilities at the several mainland ports its relative commercial importance is not708 words
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Article116 1906-12-29 3 A correspondent writing from Chattisgarh says that the heir apparent of Sirguja State, a boy of eleven years, has developed a remarkable aptitude for shikar. He began to use a gun when only seven years of age and up to the present time has accounted for seven116 words
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Advertisement400 1906-12-29 3 jf I H. S. KIRWAN'S TANK ROAD LIVERY, RACING COMMISSION STABLES (OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION 1 A new building specially built for stables, absolutely sanitary and up-to-date Accommodation for Horses and Carriges by day, week, or month at Popular Prices j KxTRA large loose boxes for Kace Horses; also a suitably400 words
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Miscellaneous132 1906-12-29 3 nhmjmm nmv f bm fnsdmcdhdjhsjafhsjhlhfjkhjkhj fdhjkdhfdjoh lnopn d St. Andrew's Cathedral Sunday After Xmas. Matins and Litany 7 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 7-45 a. m! Children's Service 4 p.m. Festal Evens' >ng, Sermon Carols 5-30 p.m. l'reacher. The Right Kev. the Lord Bishop, St. Matthew's Sepoy Lines. Foo Chow Service132 words
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Article119 1906-12-29 4 ninga ramil named Kandasamy, living at No. ,19 pit, St dh mothcr-.n-law for food. The old lady remonstrate.l with him for banting to seemeYtn m n &> wh c seemed to have so enraged the man st-i hhEf i ng UP B large he stabbed her several times with119 words
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Article407 1906-12-29 4 CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND. First List of Chinese Subscribers to the China Famine Relic! Fund. Chop Hong Hin (Kim Seng Co.) 250 HongCiuan 6o Lian Seng 5° Siang Guan 5° Hcng Hcng 3° Bum Hi 50 Si Ha\. Hin IO Tiaiiß Bi I0 Tiang lu l0 Hcng iluat IO Hong407 words
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Article976 1906-12-29 4 HOW THE HANDYMAN IS FED IN THE NAVY. By Herbert Russell. It is a common simile to hear modern warship described as a "floating town." To most people, however, this image conveys the idea of immense dimensions rather than of the hive of human life pent976 words
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Article63 1906-12-29 4 Madras, December 12 His numerous friends in Madras ami Iheosoph.sts all over India will be «lad to know after the gloomy reports re garding h.s health that Colonel Olcott TZ X r^°^ y^- y cster day morning from Colombo and is steadily improving in health, so much so63 words
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Advertisement320 1906-12-29 4 L f ugisak7<| 381, VICTOR!. STR EET A^ I A visit to this Studio will prove it. W latest photograph, ,;,l<en among ,!,<.„ bcingpron I K I Special lady attendant 7^^^^ 1 for the convenience of ta^n in Straits Chinese Ladies Sl e be V» I Special 'reduction of io320 words
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Miscellaneous1873 1906-12-29 4 SHIPPING NEWS. f T7 Ii^OOI^T Qk Sultan, Fremantle, Jan 8 Mansfield Nuram, Brit. str. 3,832 tons, Capt V ijOOijJjO Sanuki Maru, London, Jan—; Pater- Crebbin, 27th Dec. From Calcutta, son Simons 19th Dec. Coal. Adamson Gilh'llan 1"^ -ynTl/ Hf 1 1 WA I Sado Maru, London, Jan 3 P.Simons Cov.1,873 words
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Article478 1906-12-29 5 rQ CLEAR UP THE MYSTERY HIM SI'RROUNDS CABLE RATES. fetegraph master" writes to the Sautk as follows: Mav I throw some light for the bene- uninstructed members of the public on the present system of telegraEuropc, whereby the telegraph u used by merchants, banks, v be478 words
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Article589 1906-12-29 5 «> ri Number i n £<2 Canital Snh«r h«»d of Issue Paid D lay sat Capital. Subscbed. Value up to ReBerve Company Quotations present 1 1 j r L W GOLD. 1900J H75.000 $,40,000 3.50o l iSS W d $lB j Bersawa G. M. Co. Ltd 5.00589 words
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Article192 1906-12-29 5 The following are the; names of the bers of the Royal Commission ap:ed to inquire into the operation of ping rings or conferences generd more especially into the sys•em of deferred rebates, and to report whether such operations have caused C likely to cause injury to British rionial192 words
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Article250 1906-12-29 5 The Circus Ott concluded a very successful reason in Penang on Saturday night, the large tent being again I to i'.s utmost capacity. The programme was the samejas on the oc aston of our previous visit, except that it included or was to include besides, a high250 words
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Article163 1906-12-29 5 Gambier buyers 6.85 do Cube No. 1 n 10.45 Copra, Bali 10.35 do Pontiauak 9.95 Pepper, Black (ordinary Singapore) 17.75 do White, Fair L. W. 5 per cent. 24.75 Sago Sarawak Flour M 2.95 do Brunei No. 1 n 2.92^ Pearl Sago, small M 5 >4 o Coffee, Bali163 words
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Article143 1906-12-29 5 On London.-Bank jm I 2j /(6 Demand -wl-i do. 6 m s 2 yPrivate 3ms 'i.s On Germany -Bank d d If, Private 3ms VL do 6m s 246 On France.— Bank d d ,7*, Private 3ms ZZi do 6ms ,2J! On /W/fi.-Bank I T. .'ffl Private 30 d143 words
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Advertisement396 1906-12-29 5 Yon" "THREE HAND BRAND" CHAMPAGNE COGNAC. WHICH HAS 6AINED PUBLIC FAVOUR. YE2. Proprietors MESSRS HENG HIN CO. SINGAPORE. VACANCIES IN THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT Applications will be received up to the 22nd December, 1906, for the tollowine appointment In the General Post Office Singapore One Class I Clerk on a commencing396 words
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Advertisement182 1906-12-29 5 I^^P WINDMILL BRANDY. PRODUCED IN FRANCE. WILL GIVE T^S&SgKP 11 WILL fiIVF n TRAD 4# MARK 3 Satisfaction. NS^^r^^^P*s^r Satisfaction NOTICE." ESTABLISHED "7f(^) 1903. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. "SINMAY JANA MITTRAN" PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY EVENING. Telephone No 9/2. THE ONLY TAMIL NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST (PRINTED IN TAMIL CHARACTERS). IT182 words
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Article1229 1906-12-29 6 THE PROGRESS OF THE FIGHT BETWEEN SAFE-MAKERS AND SAFE-BREAKERS. The Modern Safe-Breaker at Work with the Carbon The struggle between safemaker and safe-breaker has been going on for more than a hundred years; every step which the one has advanced has been quietly overcome by the1,229 words
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Article390 1906-12-29 6 FORTHCOMING DEVELOPMENT. As recent reports have already shown, Japan's maritime trade is apparently on the threshold of great development. In shipping circles the opening of many new lines to foreign countries is under projection and some of these will be carried into practice m the near future.390 words
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Article70 1906-12-29 6 A sEt of six pictorial postcards has been reproduced from the designs ot Mr. R. C. J. Swinhoe, of Mandalay, bv Messrs. I hacker Spink and Co., Calcutta. They are coloured representations of typical Burmese figures— 8.-.rmesedirl,'';; Military Poficeman from Kachin Hills," "A Buddhist mOI v k ru Shan With70 words
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Advertisement632 1906-12-29 6 BANKS. Hongkong Shanghai Banklnc Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL #10,000,001 RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 1 Mfk nKr A Silver Reserve $10,250,000 W«U<> Reserve Liabihty of Proprietors $10,000,00) Court of Directors. A jiaupt. Esq Chairman. Hon. v W. Dickson— Deputy-Chairman. E. Goetz, Esq. I H. E. Tomkins Esq. C. R. Leiuraann, D.632 words
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Advertisement382 1906-12-29 6 NOTICES. 1 G. A. Fernandez Co 0 No. 6 D 1 Almeida Street. LICENSED AUCTIONEERS, 0 SURVEYORS, ARCHITECTS APPRAISERS, AND HOUSE AGENTS. Charges and Commissioi will be found moderate. 9-806. u Dolls COPS DOIIS Just Unpacked See our enormous variety of, Dolls and mechanical toys. J The Dolls are sleeping382 words
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Advertisement278 1906-12-29 6 Dr. S. IWATSUBO, Dental Surgeon. Mo. 1 Raffles Place. Hours oj consultation 9 a.m. to 12 l y 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Or by appointment.) 3/8/06. tc 2/2/07. IP. Bolter, 69, ANSON ROAD. Telephone No. 398. Just Landed a Fresh Stock ojzSmoked Russian Spratts Fresh Bombay Butter In 1278 words
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Advertisement413 1906-12-29 6 "E. D. M. ADLETS, j WANTED. WANTED. Typist and Shorthand writer, Must have good local knowledge Chinese preferred. APPLY AT ONCE. Lloyds Greater Britain Publishing Co., Ltd., Raffles Hotel Buildings Brass Bassa Roai u.c. WANTED. STENOGRAPHER TYPEWRITER For Hongkong j Apply personalh British American Tobacco Co., Ltd J 2 "JJt413 words
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Advertisement220 1906-12-29 6 I A» ""active "son 4. C«»I. RETURN Second Saloon 6 t in F-^er Partlcu,,, a.: PtO.SH r, m March, 1906. ISiB« lttv CHARGES MODERATE From 7 a.m. to 5 TOPER FI. OOR No. ,6., H,gh Street. NOTICE TOWVERTISmT We shall be greatlv u, when any chanee i required in their220 words
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