Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser, 28 February 1907
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Title Section19 1907-02-28 1 Eastern Daily Mail AND STRAITS MORNING ADVERTISER. No. 448 VOL. HI. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1907. PRICE 5 CENTS19 words
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380 1907-02-28 1 SIX MILLIONS STERLING FOR PUBLIC OBJECTS. RECORD YEAR FOR BEQUESTS IN GREAT BRITAIN. The year 1906, which has proved so bountiful to the Chancellor of the Exchequer m windfalls from millio- aire estates, has been rich m bequests for public uses, and a sum of nearly ,£6,000,000 has been left380 words
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Article212 1907-02-28 1 The recent visit of King Edward and Cjueen Alexandra to Burton-on- Trent r.ccalls a story that ha-^ been told for generations past m Burton, but which is so good that it is worth repeating. During the latter year of the eighteenth century, when George 111. was king,212 words
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120 1907-02-28 1 It is reported that the L*. S. S. Chattanooga, now at anchor m Manila l>ay, has broken the reconl for long distance wireless telegraphy m the American navy. While going down the coast of China, the Hagship West Virginia, which was lying at120 words
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Article103 1907-02-28 1 News has been received that the Norwegian travellers Messrs C. W. Rubinsen and T. Morward Aas have halted at the Tibetan monastery at Pemyonchi, on their way to Kangla Pass, and arc waiting for more favour able weather before attempting the ascent of Kabru Snowy Peak, next103 words
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Article827 1907-02-28 1 "MY DARK PAST. SAD LETTERS FROM GAOL A vivid instance of how, In the life history of a criminal there is often lo be found a happy trait of character, which seem^ a strange contradiction to a previous career of roguery, has been furnished as the result of a case827 words
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129 1907-02-28 1 Most people arc aware it is possible to insure against bad weather, twins, an accident to the cook, a progressive victory, or almost any other calamity; but it is news that insurance against the uncertainty of the law, as represented by the surprise packets129 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement119 1907-02-28 1 pt pap er Che Bcsl lldoertisMfi tedium i" Straits. JOHN LITTLE Co., I LIMITED. Vhhwmhb^< L_^ I Standard uSieyele. Cl and I ementa OMPLETE WITH LAMP I AND BELL. I jEV_Y HERMANOS.} ANDIPRECIOUS STONES, GOLD, SILVER I NJCKEL, WATCHES CLOCKS, FANCY GOODS, I klcon Double Sided Disc Records. I lACHINES119 words
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Advertisement162 1907-02-28 1 Howarth Erskine I Ep^ipccrs apd Contractors. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. I Telephone 23. Telegrams ERSKJCNE." I > ell/Cl rlUlUl W*J» 7MOTORS '^motorcars THOROUGHLY RELIABLE A UP-TO-DATE, MOTOR LORRIES motor bSats WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. I piLEY ARGREAVES QO. Ltd. I 7ELEGRAPII/C ADDRESS:-"HARGREikVES," SINGAPORE. .TAILORING. .1 WE MAKE WHAT YOU WANT. I GOOD FIT.162 words
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Advertisement10 1907-02-28 1 oic Guarantee tDe earnest Circulation of anp paper In Singapore.10 words
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596 1907-02-28 2 The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. THURSDAY 28TH FEBRUARY. THE POLICE LAUNCHES Apropos of the recent affray m tile harbour, the question is being asked by the public how it came about that there were not more police launches available for police work on such an extreme occasian. We596 words
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Article432 1907-02-28 2 The common water meter m general use m Singapore is a cheap and detective article. This was very soun discovered. Sometimes it works that is when there is a fairly good pressure of water passing through it. Very often it works when only the air m the mains432 words
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Article298 1907-02-28 2 H. L. Sir John Anderson i> expected from lcluk Anson to-day. 1 HE next Assizes will commence itsittings on tl;e sth proximo. I ickkts tor the hi ic-c < oncer; Marc'i Ist can be had from M Kirn Co. Phere were ten deaths from plagu< at Ban Vmm Province, Siam,298 words
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Article57 1907-02-28 2 PRINCE FUSHIM SINGAPORE [)ISI,N G1 H I nio,, sb y|. and cbservan! mandeda nt hi, ol the shan, command of and v. Following mihta to the Unit tion. Princ, Fu>| i and guished officers, i sh;, i On milita Yokol off the collided but gust was K. X met His57 words
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Article34 1907-02-28 2 An valua! intends ing tl III: S received" Legibet uk 1 )ecem!.i > partiß on a tour bu^i; I b) metit wishes brini; i. I (A I S conferem c d the pi the chair,34 words
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Article91 1907-02-28 2 1 Sir, to: V ompa I sonic v.. 01 rema Your roum: standinfundament dividual Evt r alter tion I VY questit pro\ i It 1 pany l I seen but tht work comp sidered data slioul-' tact hull tion. i m Siiu and I a sanu I91 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1907-02-28 2 H.SCHAEFER&Co. Ulc becj 10 tnfor m our customers thai the aicll known Old V^^| Caplor Sold up to WK^^M ft* lsl fl P ril 19 7 at 50. 25, per case of 1 2 bottles. RETAIL OF ALL DEALERS. £fC,Sehciefer&Co. To-Ni^t To-Ni£bt. 1 iIC 1 vO\ f cl 1 Cinematograph286 words
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Advertisement405 1907-02-28 2 ED. PINAUD'S PERFUMERY call the attention of its numerous customers to the fact that none of H§ products is genuine unless bearing the following registered Trade Marks: These Trade Marks |»affi yam m m wmm A I M£ fta r PORT E- V E I IM E a Extrait Vegetal405 words
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Advertisement242 1907-02-28 2 Special Notice. We htirr reseiv&l intntenms complaints a ue id late delivery ami nondelivery of the E.D.M. This is a state of af/ain we regret exceedingly, and we are most anxious to put a stop to it. We are taking every posnil tie step to do so, and shall l>e242 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1907-02-28 2 cOMING EVENTS. To-day, Yah. 28tb "TTigh Water U 89 a. 11-^) p. Purim (Jewish Festival*. S. C C. Tennis. Bishops at If. E. < hurcli, 81Emulation Lodge s-oj p. Full Moon 1-22 p. T©-m©rro\v Mar. Ist High Water 1 1-9 a 1 1-Vjp. St. David's Day. Tanglin Club. At Home98 words
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Article20 1907-02-28 3 mjggm^ submarine al SmirH a December 1004, cM vithcow». 1 lUr itism resultri Arthur U ghly ex-20 words
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Article73 1907-02-28 3 II i NTESI E "?th gh onM e» g Moir on the g md cc. .ever, Moir gins till each, man g the head ght S the XtK t down. I B( K. his X p c winner, adept m V Ilery. I fown, the made73 words
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Article60 1907-02-28 3 I m. m n .erally w jj H.iidane's B rganisak e y authorities W- it .^mH es -.c'ude W"' -g. W sterling young I tve got I eservc ticising the I Mr. ice a f a depriv- 1 -ng C scd pular c scheme India. said he no 160 words
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Article18 1907-02-28 3 »W REPLIES 1(1 ATTACKS m. with meat's t ;f m ibed with Ie S" 11 .and18 words
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Article19 1907-02-28 3 N Mrs. I <f7T MATTHEWS left -eKng.aud'' e^ence of t) number of hi, including the *Co J -^m.. Howarth19 words
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Article100 1907-02-28 3 Waiter's Agency wires (By submarine telegraph.) < >N BOARD H. M. S. M DRAGON." London, Feb. 27, 1.10 p.m. A boiler explosion on board H. M. S. Dragon is reported from the Island of Corfu, m Greece. Two men were killed and four injured. The torpedo-boat destroyer Dragon100 words
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96 1907-02-28 3 The Solidarity of the AngloSaxon Race. London, Feb. 27, 1.10 p.m. Mr. James Bryce, the new British Ambassador to Washington, has presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. In receiving the new Ambassador, President Roosevelt said Mr. Bryce's mission to maintain cordial relations between Britain and the United States was bound96 words
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175 1907-02-28 3 London, Feb. 27, 1.10 p.m. The death \a announced of General the Hon. R. Rollo, k. c. b., Colonel of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders.) General the Hon. Sir Robert Rollo, K. C. 8., was honorary Cokmel of the Black Watch, the Royal 1 ighlanders.175 words
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34 1907-02-28 3 London, Feb. r;. 1-10 p.m. Hen Dernburg, the German Minister lor the Colonies starts m May on a tour extending over four months m German East Africa. g34 words
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Article166 1907-02-28 3 An Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commi-siorers will be held m the Board Room, on Friday, the ist March, a: :.$o p.m., punctually. Agenda. 1. To confirm, if approved, the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Bth February. 2. President's Remarks. 3. Questions by the Municipal Commissioner-. 4.166 words
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Article191 1907-02-28 3 THE VIEWS OF M. PAUL DESCHANEL. We learn from home exchanges that a French newspaper has published an interview with M. Paul Deschanel on French foreign affairs. M. Paul Deschanel, who has for some time been marked out by the public as a possible President of191 words
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Article776 1907-02-28 3 Liberia - [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Monday, 25th Feb. Dear Mr. Editor :-Penang is quiet now, no hmg of imports hiving oc visitors Bl^! thC <™ re of *c Royal visitors. Almost all the decorations have been pulled down but thosTofT Sim°- PP<)Slte the clubs and houses tin afteT776 words
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Article188 1907-02-28 3 A marriage has been arranged between Sir John Keane and the Hon. Eleanor Hicks-Beach, elder daughter of Viscount and ~iscountess St. Aldwyn, and a cousin of Lord Fortescue. The future bride has passed her premiere jeunesse but has many charms and attractions. She is tall, dark, and dignified,188 words
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Article71 1907-02-28 3 It is pretty certain that attacks of indegestion cause attacks of asthma m those subject to them. So all asthmatics ought to avoid cheese, pickles, celery sardines, pastry, porter, pork and such fruits as nuts. Between the attacks one can only try and live quietly and without much excitement. As71 words
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Article1053 1907-02-28 3 END OF BIG PROMISSORY NOTE CASE. Before the Chief Justice yesterday morning the case of Mootiah Chetty vs Cheang Jim Hoe, for balance of $7 i 9O alleged to be due on two promissory notes, was concluded. Ho Beng Chong, the defendants father-in-law, denied having made endorsements on1,053 words
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Article564 1907-02-28 3 BILLIARD TOURNAMENT. m 1a; slUial[?5 lUia l[? between the Warders Mess and the Police, played at the Warders' Recreation Club as reported m our Columns before, ended m a win for the former by 265 points lhese games finished very close, but for the rest, the Warders had mostly their564 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1907-02-28 3 THE FAMOUS WAYANG KASSIjVI. To-Night To-Night Thursday, 28th Feb. 07. AT THE ALEXANDRA HALL, No>th Bridge Road. The Dutch and Malay Variety I Company of Singapore. STRONGER THAN EVER. Will produce The Play entitled "Kamin Siti hasna," Prices $2, SI, 50 cts and 25 cts. (No performance on Sunday night.)98 words
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Advertisement402 1907-02-28 3 m FRENCH CINEMATOGRAPH To-pi^t To-t>i§l>t Entire Change of Programme WE WILL EXHIBIT l IIE BESI Pl(. l IKIB PROM OU» I.AHOb AND \AUILD STOCK OF XII.MS. DON'T MISS THIS OCCASION. FIRST SHOW 7.30yM T SFIED W UR SH W SECOND SHOW 9.30 P.M. SfCatinee Svery Saturday •w,,.«~,-. From 6 to402 words
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Article240 1907-02-28 4 M.n k Pwain4ias always had an 01 iginal mind. We sec that he has turned it neu to the Question of clothes. Ihe other day, when all Washington wa> slapping itself and saying how cold it was, Mark Twain appeared m a suit of white flannel. When a memberGlobe - 240 words
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Article152 1907-02-28 4 Enormous as is the fee, for the recovery of which a well-known Paris >urge<>n is being it from constituting a record. Neatly a century ago Sir Astley Cooper received /"i.occ n tnp to Vienna to attend upon Pr :icc fc>terlKt/y and for a journey to St. Petersburg152 words
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Article155 1907-02-28 4 I spent an hour m idlene--Because a bright lace glanced at me, I lalf shy, halt >weet disdainfulness, Where radiant eyes of mystery. Where radiant lights of morning played, Discerning, deep, and unafraid. I smv a gleam of white-gloved hands, A shining cloud of wilful155 words
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Article150 1907-02-28 4 A man's learning dies with him eve' his virtues fade out of remembrance but the dividend-, on the stocks he bequeaths to his children live and keep hi> memory green. Holmes. JAPANESE contemporaries state that tlir Yokohama Specie Bank intends to increase iN present capital, twentylour million yen, to -cventy-iive150 words
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Article1028 1907-02-28 4 MORE COUNTERFEITING WARE. Ten and Twknty-Cent Pieces. Yesterday, Inspector Crummey placed Chan A Chak before Mr. Green, 2nd Magistrate, for preliminary enquiry into allegationsof (1) possession of counterfeit ten and twenty-cent pieces of the King's coins on the 19th instant. Mr. P. J. Sproule, the Deputy Public Prosecutor,1,028 words
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Article32 1907-02-28 4 Coini Paul WclfT-Metternich (German Ambassador m London), speaking at 1. commercial banquet at Newcastle delivered an approving -peech against the false doctrine that commercial rivalry is a hindrance to friendship between countries.32 words
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Advertisement223 1907-02-28 4 VELAVAN COY., COMMISSION. FORWARDING cV GENERAL SUPPLY AGENTS. Importers of -^N Fodder, C\»coa (seeds) "Household* 1 Brand Ceylon lea, Asahi Beer, Spices <S:c. Representing riANG LEE Co., PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR CO-OPERATIVE AGENCY, PENANG THE "EASTERN DAILY MAIL" J Loans and Mortgages arranged on easy terms and at shortest notice.223 words
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Advertisement725 1907-02-28 4 TRfIDES, PROFESSIONS AGEJjfI SINGAPORE FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR, jj Robinson Road, (I\\s.\k Lama.) Whisky, Brandy, Sherry, Port at $1 bottle to $4 bottle duty paid Cigars, Dutch, Manila, Hanomahs, and Brazilain from $2- 100 m tin boxes. Egyptian Cigarettes Yafiadis. $1.25 pe r lO Cigar and Cigarette Holders m Amber725 words
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Advertisement84 1907-02-28 4 of •KAI I NEGRI SEMBuFk I C3eneralMen T "E fEn ERll PS ™E ORAGoJ LANGKAT K £r M MARINE mt^M RassoolbhoTH Deai» Silk- B Dealers m Goodsid »nd bentiJj m^ m^^^~^ m m^^^aa de IFOH FEDERAL CYCII Cycles, I H. W. A. Oe SILtl Maw fl 9 i I on.84 words
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Miscellaneous298 1907-02-28 4 CliS^^H^^^^y^^^l^H I y^jM^^B lV^%s^ SHIPPING NEWS. VESSELS EXPECTED. A'.iiMf, Port, Probable date of Arrival, and name Agents. Steamers. Ait lie, Sydney, Feb 24 Bonstcad Antenor, Liverpool, Feb 27 Mansfield Aparima, Australia, Feb Boustead Arcadia, Colombo, Mai 30 P. O. Australian, Saigon, Mar 11 M. Mari times Austria. Hongkong, Mar 13;298 words
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Miscellaneous278 1907-02-28 4 K. Willem II, Amsterdam, Apl 27 Daendels K. Wilhelmina, A'terdam, Mar. 2 Daendels Laisang, Calcutta, Apl. 27 Boustead Liberia, Hamburg, Feb 23 B Meyer Lightning, Calcutta, Feb. 24 P. Simons Machaon, China, Mar. 3 Mansfield Malacca, London, Apl. 13 P. O. Malta, Colombo, Mar 2 P O Coy Muncaster Castle,278 words
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Article46 1907-02-28 5 ■Pi I'n^Hng streel W I Cl walking along I rai H itched the bag and ri m his ni Erß erC ",'ic I r H- :c by In- fa bundle I ues- aw A0 I if I 16, to be L i H< I I m46 words
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25 1907-02-28 5 IB H K. HT B c Bp B ej bev<) Kf g c that Icoo Ittor *ing a inn25 words
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35 1907-02-28 5 In her -hops, een m \meri- and c Tien— lildren r Ene too much chineM that superior 1 Ame- and con- iy about glitteruxurious he has md or35 words
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Article26 1907-02-28 5 It CaptI is .luring m >sessX then I r T rhis officer, >wn, ran B listinct m bullet-,' rover I -mith chc.26 words
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Article32 1907-02-28 5 I. DuUished tt a coated by the -per, has i be tiOM Vmerican 1 -troug tceling 'bington v. t .,the article. The I ani, and attack print- made to32 words
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Article552 1907-02-28 5 STORY OF A YOUNG MAN'S DOWNFALL. some two or three years ago a bright Australian youth, with a fair amount of money m his pocket, came to this port to seek employment, writes the Mianghai correspondent of the M S C Morning Po>t. He was not552 words
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Article169 1907-02-28 5 The German Emperor has just dealt a death blow to the old German custom of tucking a serviette into one's collar at the dinner table. The other evening one of the Ministers, a man little versed m the ways of Court circles, was invited to the Imperial169 words
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104 1907-02-28 5 Henry Collins, who married into the I I haw millions by becoming the hu--band of the daughter of Harry K. Thaw's elder sister, has been expelled from the Pittsburg Club, the most exclusive organization m that part of the State. Collins was always great104 words
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Article44 1907-02-28 5 It i< reported that a company will probably be formed m England to work the 2,000 acre rubber concession recently granted to Mr. W. De Mornay near Kuala Telemong m the Bentong di-triet The land is now being surveyed, says the Ma lav Mail.44 words
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Article555 1907-02-28 5 g£ Capital. Subscbed "Jf" Issue Paid p*«..™ Pa^T,t Shares Value up to Reserve Company Quotations &Sm Pric GOLD. 1900 $175.000 $140 ,000 f MOD^BLI I*° $I HersawahG.M.Co..Ltd I 5.00 nominal 1900^400,000 £350,000 35oX> $I Duff Devo.opment Co Ltd s°°'5 I*l 3300,000 $293 ,000 KS JS JIS Kadanacfe".:^^;555 words
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Article155 1907-02-28 5 Gambier buyers 7. 15 do Cube No. 1 10.55 Copra, Bali M n.OO do Fontianak 10.45 Pepper, Black (ordinary Singapore) 18.75 do White, Fair L. W. 5 per cent. 25.25 Sago Sarawak Flour 2.974 do Brunei No. 1 2.99 Pearl Sago, small 5.40 Coffee, Bali 16^ per cent. buyers155 words
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Article99 1907-02-28 5 On London.- Bank j m w, ,w,^ Demand z i. f dp. 6 ma V/ 5 3/ Private 3 nut 4 On (jcnnany. Bank d d _> o Private 3ms h i do 6m a 2.48.] O« F ratio:. -Bank d d QC J nvate 3 n a j.99 words
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Advertisement334 1907-02-28 5 5 MONEY SAVED^ I is 1 I MONEY EARNED.! I IF YOU INTEND TO SELL YOUR LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTIES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ETC. I p FIRST CONSULT A IG. A. Ferpai>dez&Co. I Auctioneers, No. 6 D' Almeida Street I I WHOSE RATES ARE THE CHEAPEST, CHARGES AND I COMMISSION THE334 words
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Miscellaneous134 1907-02-28 5 MAILS CLOSE. To-Day. For Per Steamer Time H'kong and Shanghai Benlawers 11 a m Bangkok Natuna 11 a m Europe via ports Devanha noon Muar and Malacca Jin lloipm Malacca and Linggi Kheng Seng lpm Penang and Deli Hebe 3pm H'kong, Amoy and, Swatow Hong Moh 3 p m Manila134 words
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1081 1907-02-28 6 REMEMBER THIS WHEN YOU ABUSE AN ENEMY. To the average layman the meaning of the word libel is plain enough— />., the defamation of another's character to a third party by means of a written document. To the lawyer, however, the meaning1,081 words
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Article438 1907-02-28 6 PERFECTING A NEW SYSTEM OF SHORTHAND. Since his retirement from Parliamentary life Sir Edward Clarke, K. C. has been busying himself, m the little leisure left him by his extensive practice at the Bar, m perfecting a system of shorthand which he intends to give to438 words
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Article290 1907-02-28 6 In a political address last month Mr. G. K. Chesterton said The English or, rather, the Americans, Jews, and Scots who had spoken for them for the last two hundred years -had lately invented a theory that the English were remarkable for justice. The French, Germans, and290 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement422 1907-02-28 6 NOTICES. NOTICE. WEEKLY SAILINGS. The S. S. Pontianak (Captain Casey,) sails from this Port every Monday at 2 p.m. for Quantan, Pahang. Good accommodation for passengers, special rates for cargo. Apply to The BORNEO Co., Ltd. Agents. MISCELLANEOUS, &c. PSpooial Holiday Tour TO CEYLON, Jfer Newera Eliya 00 6,200 feet422 words
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Advertisement688 1907-02-28 6 BANKS. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 KESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 1 2 O 260 0 Silter Reserve $10,260,000 f Keserve Liability of Proprietors $10,000,000 Court of Directors. A llaupt, Esq Chairman. Hon. C W. Dickson— Deputy-Chairman. E, Goetz, Esq. H. E. Tomkins Esq. C R. Lenzraann, D.688 words
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Advertisement333 1907-02-28 6 "E. D. M. ADLETS. FOB SALE, WANTED, &C. WANTED. Shorthand Tuition* By a professional Shorthand writer, For terms, etc., apply— 1 PITMAN c/o E. D. M. Shorthand and Typewriting work undertaken. PLANTER. With 17 years experience and excellent testimonials is open for engagement. Speaks and corresponds m German and Dutch,333 words
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Advertisement406 1907-02-28 6 WANTED. WANTED. A Chinese Clerk for Shipping and General Office work. Apply to THE INTERNATIONALE CREDIET HANDELSVEREENIGING ROTTERDAM D Almeida Street. WANTED. To buy one dozen Broom-llowci plants. LIM CHENG LAW, Pgtsm*g. WANTED. SHIPPING CLERK wanted at once. Knowledge of shipping routine essential. Apply FRASER NEAVE Ltd., Raffles Quay. WANTED.406 words
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Advertisement137 1907-02-28 6 ADVER TISIN^ SMAL L ADVej!| Wanted, To Let I For m, m da, For two F< 5,c A". B t'scments J wi)l »»Cfiiv«n, N U the yj Mnnascr, OS* NOTICE List of Depots i< 11 Eastern Daily J Way beobtaJ Railway a Abdulla Messrs 1 1 Raffles Hotel. K. II137 words
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