The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 October 1907
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Title Section16 1907-10-24 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 24, 1907. NO. 6,119.16 words
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Article164 1907-10-24 1 It is reported that Sir J -hn Ai»d's firm J has secured the contract for Singapoie's Dock Works, but the mitter his to be settled by theßoarJ m Si r s<ap jrp Leader. The fiuancial crisis iv Efew York is most acute, the Kaickerbockii Trust hiving suspended164 words
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Article1148 1907-10-24 1 S) much has the Chinting been io the public yje of hue that I make no apobgy for giving a few detail* of the doings and character of Ihll interesting personality Primarily he is a revenue oflicar warranted by Government and paid bj the Opium1,148 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement143 1907-10-24 1 DahTs Milk. PURE NORWEGIAN COW'S MILK. HB only Ganned Milk m which the Full y Flavour of fresh Cow's Milk is retained. MOST FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS FROM MEDICAL MEN To be had from the Dispensaries and Retail Dealers. Daimler Cars ARE UNEQUALLED. USED BY H. M. THE KING. and other members143 words
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Advertisement319 1907-10-24 1 Entertainments. Jllhambra CINEMATOGRAPH. ABSOLUTELY THE No. 1 SHOW IN THE EAST NEW PROGRAMME NOW ON. Next Change Friday 25 Oct. SPECIAL NOVELTIES. GRAND CHILDRENS MATINEE Specially arranged by Mrs. Willis. Saturday, 26th Oct. at 5 p.m. CHILDREN HALF PRICE TO ALL PARTS Ali fiaba. Harlequins Story, Aladdin, Hop omy thumb.319 words
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Advertisement19 1907-10-24 1 ENGINEERS eONTRAGTORS. i ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■iM t 1 I Si rt l w o 1 BURMA STRAITS SIAM and 9 OHINA.19 words
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Advertisement106 1907-10-24 1 TO DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Ships on the bertli Me th. Kleist for Europe. ;md the Putiala for India Pag» 6. (io/ei niuent call- for tenders for making license boards Page 2. Messrs Guthrie Co. have the agency for the ivnowntd Daimler Car* Page 1. Buan fiuan for Moulmein cigars— Page 2.106 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous368 1907-10-24 1 THE WEEK TfcUBSDAY, 21th High WaUr:— o.6 a., 11.55 p. P A O Mail Homeward due B. 0. C. Rugby. Grand Cinematograph Show T.3 11 9.3 C p FaiDAY, 25th High Water <» 43 a.. U 22 p Legislative Council, 2.30 p. P A O Mail Outward doe S. 0.368 words
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Article563 1907-10-24 2 The Ceylon (r hospital) ship Serendib. I which was built by the Ntw Harbour D^ck Co.. here, m 1899, and was remarked on as a special good piece of work, has just been sold fer R». 4,O»0 to a Mr Sawer. After considerable correspondence between j the Peking Government and563 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement84 1907-10-24 2 Inflammatory Rheumatism Anyone who has ever experienced the xcruciating and almost unbearable pains incident to inflammatory rheumatism, will be pleased to know that prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mr. D. Soyder, of Roseville, Ontario, Canada, says "I have been troubled with inflammatory rheumatism for the84 words
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Advertisement474 1907-10-24 2 H&vertisctncnts. JtoTieES. PIANOS Bought, Sold or Exchanged Pianos at $150 and Upwards, by different Makers Guaranteed m Perfect Order and Made for the Climate. W. J. GARCIA, Pianoforte Tuner and Repairer. 50 Bras Basah Road. MOULMEIN CIGARS. A Fresh Shipment of Moulmein Cigars of different sizes has been received. We474 words
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Advertisement544 1907-10-24 2 Btwertigemcntfl.^ ESHARAT KHAN Co. Cheapest and beat Book Binder, Printer. and Account Book Ruler. All ordert executed promptly. j 84, Brass Basah Road. THE OLIVER Standard Visible Typewriter JUST ARRIVED LATEST MODEL No. 6. Fre*- demonstration on receipt of a chit to i ATKINSON FORBES, 8-2 CHANCE ALLEY. NOTICE. Notice544 words
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Advertisement546 1907-10-24 2 Hfrvcrtiecmcnts. WANTED. I WANTED. |U From Ist November 1967, a smart ledgerteeper. Apply with copies of testimonials to, W c/o "Free Press." f Oct 24 WASTED IMMEDIATELY For the Joint Management of The Belat md Kuantan Tin Mines, Limited, a thoroughly experienced alluvial Mine Manager. A knowedge of Malay essential.546 words
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Advertisement536 1907-10-24 2 Hfcvertiaemcnta. INSURANCES. iommercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. IRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. Funds Exceed £1 2,000,000. W. A. SIMS, Manager, Eastern Branch. Aug 29 tuardian Assurance Company, Limited, London. übsoribed Capital -£2,000,000. otal Invested Funds, upwards 0f... 43,250,000. Lnnual Income upwards of £1, 100,000. Fire Risks. Short or Long Periods at536 words
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Advertisement574 1907-10-24 2 fftvcrtiKtncnts. BAMKS. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Paid-up Capital $10 Reskrve Fund:— Sterling Reserve $10,000,00 0 Silver Reserve. $11,000,000 j Reserve Liability or P*op*i»To»a COUBT OF DIRECTORS. G. H. Mbdhcmt, Esq.— Chajrm an Hon. Mr. Hbnbt Kiswick,— Dkpctt Cr.,. A. Fuchs, Esq. A. J. Batsov* S^* E. (iorrx, Esq. E. Shiiuk574 words
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Article406 1907-10-24 3 A reoeut l.tur from the Ta^tai of Yam j iti.l Linchau informs the Viceroy that j mining, presumably with the wonted ity of Chinese tribunals, lebels arrested \».ihio his jurisdiction, confessions weiej ani fi'cts came to light concerning the volutionary Sun Vat Sen. It was406 words
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Article398 1907-10-24 3 AMAsma Lies I'iisli^hed. wing is au extraordinary articleThe Indian Movement," which appeared Mom'l Journal, by a coi respondent. n of India who vi-ittd Ireland re has been inquiring into the system of nt m this country and its effect on ••■alar movement, and the measures "f398 words
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Article86 1907-10-24 3 tbo Wav colmu of the •ntaiua this little j >cosity i'-iter is a perfect devil at luythini,' I 'ill, for iustauc\ m the tfa "miji^cient ne«H agent, bemere bagatelle, its iumr bistorjf 'ear, anJ its chances of wiuuiu^' a prize o m be calculated bf a cbild. item on thil86 words
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Article495 1907-10-24 3 AY AMKHIC.W V.F.W Rms'ft and Japan hive just c >mplett<l tn%ty very afeaafeflgmM to the Utur, which ovultncc-8 that complete amity exists tit ween these two so lately deadly enemies The future of Russia has been nutter for discussion m western Europe since the time of Peter495 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement278 1907-10-24 3 nUGTIONS. BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT AUCTION SALE Wtdnesday, 30th October 1907, at 2.30 p.m. All those three pieces of freehold land situate at Barker Road, total area 20,676 square, feet G. A. FERNANDEZ Co., Auctioneers. Evans Kitovit/. Solicitors. Oct 24 31.10 VALUABLE JAPANESE CURIOS ~W FOR SALE BY278 words
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Advertisement403 1907-10-24 3 Btwerttsement*. AUigTiuMS. Re J. F. (onceicao A Bankrupt SALE OF FREEHOLD LAND. The undersigned has received instructions TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT HIS SALES ROOM No. 13 RAFFLES PLAGE On Thursday, the2hth Oct., 1907, at 2.30 p.m. All those 12 pieces of freehold land comprised m Indenture dated 2nd403 words
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Advertisement633 1907-10-24 3 £torcrtioemcnto. /WQTIONS. AUCTION SALE OF MACHINERY The undersigned have been instructed to sell a quantity of machinery, consisting of 2 double Diaphragm Pumps, one single Pump, 1031 lb Steel Bars, one Force Lift Pump, one chain wheel, 106 Plugs and Couplings, 41 Offsets, 250 Brushings, and a miscellaneous collection of633 words
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Advertisement533 1907-10-24 3 EAGLE CEMENT f&jfcjt P R *JfrVg\ I y«c»FOR ALL HIGH-CLASS WORK. ON THE LIST OF THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES. IMPORTERS, The Borneo Co,, LtdSingapore and Kranji Railway. Prom 30th September, 1907 and until further Notice. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. UP TRAINS. (1) (8) (4) (5) (6)533 words
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Article19 1907-10-24 4 Domestic Occurrences. Birth. On October 22r.J at Nassim-rd, Singapore, the wife of W. C. South am of a son.19 words
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Article, Illustration1292 1907-10-24 4 IT be Singapore free press- Thursday, Oct. 24, 1907. f i 1 From private advices that have reached Singapore it appears to be assumed that the successful contractor for the Tanjong Pagar Dock work-, including the Wharf reconstruction, the new Lagoon D >ck, and the new Graving Dock, is the1,292 words
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Article733 1907-10-24 4 > < Captain F. M. Thrupp r<ja has been removed from the sick list. A billiard tournament will commence next week between the police and the warders. It is understood that Inspector Wilson of the D>ck Police and acting Inspector Macnamara of the Marine Police are to change places. The733 words
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Article743 1907-10-24 4 ADSETTS GUILTY. Sentenced to Death. {From oitr HongkoD,.'. Receive*] r -,;> In bis defence m the trial h murder of the woman 'iartru.U Adsetts pleaded ignorance of th He said tint he di«l no* ri ing Dayton on Saturday ftigfct, Sunday m a Japanese house. He returned743 words
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Advertisement336 1907-10-24 4 CaldbecK MacGrcgor AND COMPANY. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ALE, BEER STOUT IMPORTERSBOTTLERS AND BLENDERS. i /MM GHRISTMAS .ff I PRESENTS j 1 E*l\ ME Our teas are blends of carefully selected varieties pro- |< duced m the best Tea districts of India and m order to ensure the consumers receiving336 words
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Advertisement263 1907-10-24 4 TO LET FURNISHED Large House m Tanglin suitable for a Family or a Bachelors Mess of three. Moderate terms to a good tenant. Apply Hombwajid care of this paper. Sep 13 p4 tts 31.10 ••••■BIB* •••■■■BJBMSBSBS'O I BUSINESS PREMISESI TO LET. I J Business premises are about* ■to be erected263 words
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Article80 1907-10-24 5 i By Submarine Tetegraph Reuter's.) Premier's Speech. Reoeived at <j.4-> pm. Sir Henry Campbell Bumennan, speaking at Dumferline, said that Britain's foreign re. at ions had never been m abler hands or more successfully managed than by Sir Edward <Jrey. .trument had thrown its whole enerm the80 words
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Article26 1907-10-24 5 The Shanghai Municipality annouuees that at the request of Britain, it has already I to issue fresh opium licenses and would restrict renewals.26 words
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Article17 1907-10-24 5 success of the Mirconi Transatlantic vneless system has caused heavy fall m :ph cable shares.17 words
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Article59 1907-10-24 5 K'ee. O*. Mfi. at 11 a.ji. great lun-juet at < >ttawa Mr. Kud- ivipling strongly deprecated the excluri t 'rientals. who, within a few hours :.d:Dg at Yaucouver, were engaged m lied work which whites would not The influx of Asiatics was the natural l mitant59 words
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251 1907-10-24 5 above is the title of s strikingly tmg- c paper by Cruiser' m the Contemy Review." We quote the conclusion It is obviously even more difficult than to forecast the probable results of a All that may be safely asserted i 3 that er side is251 words
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Article104 1907-10-24 5 m M <.n example of things better ex- i .tl'-i-ently. At a little dinner the ir.o- itaUe topi of where to the Pajas i ropped up aud the hostess s ed her wish to go for a trip to Colombo, Bf The only thing again9t it is104 words
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Article172 1907-10-24 5 ih^ treacherous weather of 1907 has P^* -<\ bavoc with the su^ar crop m British uiauit. The results wili not be iully up- :it until next reaping season is at ban*!, I ut planters estimate that the crop will be ieticient to the extent of about one-fifth of *s customary172 words
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U. S. FINANCE CRISIS.
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Article168 1907-10-24 5 Run on a big Trust Company. A fresh and heavj slump has taken place m New York which is also reflected on the European Bourses. This is owing to the National Rink of Commerce declining to clear after to day for the Knickerbocker Trust, which is one168 words
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Article70 1907-10-24 5 COMPLETELY DISORGANISED. Heavy Failures. i Received at 3 2h p.m. The Knickerbocker Trust of New York has suspended payment. The announcement has caused the worst demoralisation that has occurred for months. Stocks have been thrown over regardless of value. M-tyer A. Co., of New York, stockbrokers, have failed tor six70 words
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Article29 1907-10-24 5 The demoralisation on New York Exchange has been reflected m the grain 1 market. There has been an enormous liqui- j dation of Chicago wheat. i I29 words
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42 1907-10-24 5 President Koosevelt, speaking at Nashville, deniel that he was responsible for the crisis. He h*d turned on the ligbt Vmt was not responsiVjle for what had been revealed He would unswervingly persevere m his policy.42 words
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Article159 1907-10-24 5 At Colombo recently when a decayed beam was being removed from the upstairs v» ran <lah ol the Hong-Kong and Shanghai Bank hou-e. over-looking Queens Street, a yoMg cobra, two feet long, emerged and was at once killed by the workman. The beam lia«l supported159 words
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Article149 1907-10-24 5 Ceylon papers give accounts of a very interesting triple wedding at Badulla on Oct. 10th, the brides being three sisters, Miss Mary Stanley Esdaile, Miss Sarah Florence Es-laile, and* Mi3s Veralla Eadaile. The bridegrooms were, respectively, Mr J. D Purdv Mac Lean, Mr George Brown, and149 words
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Article51 1907-10-24 5 A Predicament. From Casablanca it is wired that the reconnaissance cf Oct. 21tt was a serious fight. The French troops were pursuing sixty Moore, when they fell into an ambush and encountered 5.C00 of Muley Hafii's troops. General Drude's arrival and the assistance of the warships averted51 words
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Article31 1907-10-24 5 i Wallings Released. i The American writer Wallings, who was j arrested by the St. Petersburg police and had his belongings seized, has beeu released after enquiries.31 words
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Article44 1907-10-24 5 Rec. < »etober 23rd, 10.45 am. If. Brisson, opening the French Chamber of Deputies, expressed the nations grief at tbe calamities m the South. A Madrid telegram states that storms and waterspouts continue throughout the Peninsula, and the loss is incalculable.44 words
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Article17 1907-10-24 5 The Russian l>udget for 1908 includes a :redit of 7,~:{2,(KH.> roubles for famine relief.17 words
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Article20 1907-10-24 5 The Italian r .til way men have refrained from striking, finding public opinion most unfavourable to a strike.20 words
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Article355 1907-10-24 5 Sthan«.e London Sh;m:. The typical American mule had rival on Sept. 2»i m the OBM of a horse at Charing C'ro-s, which for pure cussednes- and -taying power could have given points to its Transatlantic relative. At the busiest time of day the horse, which was355 words
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Article154 1907-10-24 5 The liuilder calls attention to the unparalleled activity which prevail** at the present time m the projection of schemes for railway tunnels m Switzerland and adjoining countries. Seven or eight schemes are on foot, including those for the construction of a tunnel parallel to the Simplon, a154 words
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Article458 1907-10-24 5 Per German Mail. I Telegrams from Washington anticipate I that Pearl Harbonr, Honolulu, will become nn Ameiican naval base for the Central Pacific, and that Ouam, the largest of the Marianne Islands, and Sobig. m the Philippines, will be converted into fortified stations Less than 200 out of458 words
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Article441 1907-10-24 5 hIHTHDAY BAMQUBT. S- inks In Homh- bo. In lionour ot the King «.f Stain's birthday Sept. 21 was a gala day at Hoiuburg and the town was as crowded as m tin height of the season. Through richly decorated streets crowd- thronged m the441 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement42 1907-10-24 5 When your dealer tries to palm off an imitation of Rigaud's Kananga Water or any old thing which is not what you want, then is the time to throw a little 'hot air" into him and keep away from his store. 1042 words
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Advertisement84 1907-10-24 5 Amongst the winners at the M. S. V. X club meeting on Saturday last were, 1,000 yards Mrs. Douglas, Taiping, 38 In the High Commissioners cup the three placed were GK H. Phillips, 300, Capt. H. R. Shaw •2«»7, Major A. B. Hubback 294. Mr. Phillips won the Selangor Cup84 words
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Advertisement65 1907-10-24 5 Do Not Neglect a Bad Cold. Never allow a cold to take its course. Too often at th u season of the year its course is toward pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will promptly cure your cold and counteract any tendency m this direction. You cannot afford to take such a65 words
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Advertisement111 1907-10-24 5 Robinson Company y^^g*<(B(B^^». ARE NOW SHEWING I"^ l?*i an(l mI Iff UV Correct Styles i I i T^t IN 11 J I B Gentlemen's Coloured Exclusive Neckwear. CNITTFD SILK TIES jlflß^H^^si^ CREPE de CHINE TIES g£ IRISH POPLIN TIES FIGURED SILK TIES W?%^^B^ FOULARDS ALL CHOICE AND NEW GOODS. JROBINSON111 words
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Article911 1907-10-24 6 A Rbtrospbct and Forecast. By Fitz Zobn. In looking back over the last twelve months, it is impossible to help being struck by the very marked expansion which has taken place m the interest shown by the general public m rubber planting shares as a medium911 words
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Article101 1907-10-24 6 The Hongkong rikieha regulations hive been amended. The uumlw within the island of Hongkong is restricted to 600 Jinnkishas are restricted to two classes Thow m the first class shall hive white washable covers aud rubber tyres and shall •»a of suqh pattern size and weight as may be approved101 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement495 1907-10-24 6 Btoertteementa. On the Berth. NOBDDEUTSCHER LLOYD For Europe* The Imperial German Mail Steamer "KLEIST," 9,000 tons. Oapt. Meyer, left Hongkong on Wednesday the 23rd instant, at noon and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning the 27th idem, at about 11 a. m. She will probably be despatched495 words
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Advertisement452 1907-10-24 6 Htoerttaementa. SHIPPING KYX JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Cndh Mail Contracts with thh Imperial Japanese Govbenmint. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First452 words
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Advertisement687 1907-10-24 6 Hfc>vertiocmcnto. SHIPPING. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) 1909 Devanha Oct687 words
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Advertisement606 1907-10-24 6 Hfcvcrtisements. SHIPPING. Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. coast Liirfes. Steamers of the Coast Fleet. w* tons rej?. Petchaburi 2191 Derawongse 1^43 Borneo 2100 Paklat 1657 Kohaichang 2040 Anghin 1657 Rajah 2028 Locksun 1857 Pitsanulok 3019 Choising 1657 Bangkok 1920 Pongtong 1667 Rajaburi 1904 Samsen 1657 Korat 1800 Loo Sok 1604 Manila 1789606 words
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Advertisement687 1907-10-24 6 H^vcrtlBemcnto. NTDJL Norddeutscher Lloyd, BrerueIMPERIAL OEEMAH MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail steam this Company sail fortnightly from J Hamburg Tia Rotterdam, Antwerp, Souti. Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Mai Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) p Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, aingap. r kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki k Kobe to V and687 words
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Article440 1907-10-24 7 It is proposed, on His Majesty's arrival tioiu Europe, to line both sides of tha route trom the Grand Palace to the Dusit Park Palace with troops. For this purpose it is pro- oa d to bring up contingents from the follow lonthons Ratburi, Korat,440 words
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Article492 1907-10-24 7 A LiviNo Max Legally Dead. Manila Cablenevrs recounts a -trange case of condemned men surviving the following being a condensed n f the Manila pap« -r's account of the Among the many hundred prisoners confined m Bilibid prison is one Nicola* Ancheta who bar with Daniel Verzon492 words
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Article91 1907-10-24 7 correspondent writes thus to the 0*y- 'Server": Id not there be a cry of Halt m planting of more rubber if Malaja. v, Java with India, Burma, Borneo and ra have as good as 000,000 acres or more under rubber plants r The Rubber .alien m London ought, I think,91 words
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Article73 1907-10-24 7 (Co_a«CT_D up to Oct. 23.) Bank 4 m/s 2/4 demand 2/3 j; Private credit* 3 m/» 2/_ T credits 6 m/g 2/4 Franc_, demand Bank... 29 1$ G_aM__r_. demand 237 Lhdia, T. T, 1 73± Hokokoh a, demand M 9|%dis Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand ]39 Bahoxok, demand 6573 words
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Article133 1907-10-24 7 October 23 Tin buyers 70.25 Gambier 8.50 Gambier Cube No. 1 10.45 Gambier Cube No. 2 9.70 Pepper Black (ord__ Spore) 16.50 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5 p.e.) buy 21.50 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.). M 22.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) M 30.00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboin&i133 words
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Article598 1907-10-24 7 C*plt»! Capital Issue Paid Issued paid gp Value op Company. Wuotit/oai $300,000 300,000 10 10 Bolat Tin MOo Ltd 12 ".ft $300,000 225.000 10 10 Bmang Limited 825 'JJJJSJ »0.000 1 1 Kledang Tin Mining Co. 13 120,000 £1 £1 Lahat Mines Ltd 8 t'JftA^ ,!J'J2S fL Mala y598 words
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Advertisement895 1907-10-24 7 Btoertiecmcnts. Hfcvertfsements. TO LET. TO LET. OtTW J£° SPw m HOUSE TO BE LET, FTTBJTISHED. McKerrow 7 B Wm ViU Marin Tanjong Katong, from DecemrSsTSl^^ J 1 14c Collyer Q"*^ ber 1,1907. Apply to Rent moderate. Apply to- STEPHENS, PAUL Co. Paterson Simons Co., Ltd. Oc, v 2 Aug 7895 words
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Advertisement393 1907-10-24 7 SHIPPING. I OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co. Ltd. The Companies' .teamen are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight, and for Genoa, Maneillee and Liverpool monthly. One outward393 words
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Advertisement261 1907-10-24 7 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers Rhhnania," Habbbubo," Hohenhtauprn," and the SCAKDIA and SILKSIA." The steamers are specially built for the tropics an 4 have luxurious Passenger accommodation. First-claes Cabins amidships, JighteJ throughout by electricity, cabins fitted with fans. Doctor and Stewardesses carried. Laundry on board. Return tickets261 words
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872 1907-10-24 8 A SINGORA JUDGMENT AND THE SEQUEL. Rmhts of British Subject*. Mr Justice Fisher, having taken what little evidence was offered m the case m which Tan Watt Choo claims from Kwek Poh Kee, the possession of a tongkang and damages for wrongful detention, yesterday proceeded872 words
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Article497 1907-10-24 8 How it Returned to the Uwnkb. Cheah Ah S >i, a Chinese coolie, was arraigned before Mr. Micbell (the senior magistrate) m the third court, yesterday afternoon, on an allegation of criminal misappropriation. The Daputv Public Prosecutor conducted the case for the Crown. He said497 words
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Article131 1907-10-24 8 A part-heard action I*. L. P. A P. Cbetty vs V. C. H. Chetty was before the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hynduian Jones yesterday. The claim was $1,172 as plaintiff's share m a promissory note for $4,l<X> and for HI due on a prouiissorv note. JJr131 words
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Article98 1907-10-24 8 A Hvlam youth was captured yesterday for stealing a blanket from Mr N. R Westerhout's servants' quarters at Wilkie Road. He was handed over to the police and later m the div was brought before Mr Michell, the senior magistrate, as a juvenile offender. In his98 words
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Article93 1907-10-24 8 PWMPBCTI OK a Gkkat Winter Struggle. Calcutta, Oct. 12. An Empire special, dated London. 11th iiwt., says, tht prospects for a settlement of the railway dispute are distinctly less favourable. The various Boards of Directors are said to be unwilling to concede a small point at issue93 words
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Article137 1907-10-24 8 An Knglishman special, dated London 11th -ays. that despite the universal desire to avoid the strike with its consequent commercial paralysis, the railway situation is increasing m gravity. The Companies are adamant and refuse to recognise the Trade Union which represents less than half the eligible workers137 words
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Article270 1907-10-24 8 By Lieut.-Colouel E. Q, Broadrick, Commandant B.V.C. 22nd October. S.V.C. The S.V.A. Rifle Meeting will take place during November. Programmes may be seen at tt c drill hall. B. B. Coliie< k, Capt., S.O. to C.F. S.V.A. Orderly officer for ensuing week Capt. F. Hilton. Orderly N.C.O.— Cpl.270 words
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228 1907-10-24 8 A writer m Fry's Mayazuu explains the origin and development of the J.xkey Club, the most powerful and autocratic governing body that is to be found m the whole world of sport. The Joctey Club has an enormous power, and is feared228 words
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Article48 1907-10-24 8 The October medal was competed for on the linh and 2».»th with the following result C. W. Billantvne ll 74 W. J. Trowell 77 JC. Murray 87—4 70 C. A. Leggatt 90—10 80 H. Tongue 91—8 83 Mr lUilantyne also won the annual gold medal. > <48 words
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Article42 1907-10-24 8 For the match British-born v. Colonial match this afternoon, the following represent the British. born— Comyu, A. S. Bailey, A N. Miller, E. K. Taylor, Norman Black, Findlayson, Scott. Young, Kenny, WoodrofTe, Kerr Black, Nesbit, A. Keir, binwiddv and Hibbert. <42 words
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Article186 1907-10-24 8 THE WORLD'S RUBBER INDUSTRY. The latest India Rubber Journal" is a special issue, and presents an illustrated account of operations concerning the rubber industry m many parts of the world. There are photographs from Ceylon. Mexico. Java, and else where. The editor sayH Day by day workers m the tropics186 words
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Article154 1907-10-24 8 The Imp German mail -stainer Kleist having left Hongkong yesterday at noon may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning at 11 a. in and will probably be despatched for Europe the following day at 5 p.m. The Kuh Woh arrived from Lingkat on Tuesday with 20,000154 words
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58 1907-10-24 8 FORTY PERSONS DROWNED. A Shanghai telegram of the 4th to the Asahi states that a collision has taken place between two steamers on the lake of Banyang, with the result that Liv Fan, President of the Kiangsi Railway, his family, and a number of58 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement78 1907-10-24 8 An Antiseptic Liniment. For wounds, bruises, burns and like inuries there is nothing better than Chamberlain s Pain Balm. It acts as an antiseptic 1 forming a thin, imperceptible film over the injured parts, which exclude* the air and t causes the injury to heal without matter i being formed,78 words
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Advertisement52 1907-10-24 8 A Safe Cough Medicine for Children In buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Couirh Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief 13 always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whoopmtr cough. For sale by all dealer! P52 words
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Advertisement262 1907-10-24 8 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIj. Unmm CoxTaAcr huh the Imnum br*u <..vernment. Agents at Singapore. Ship Agency, late J DaendeU 4 Co 2-3. Collyei Quay THE UNDEBMENTIOreP DATBS OF DEPARTURE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. MAETSLYCKER Tanjong Pandan (Billitoni. Batavia. Javac.^t. Samarang So, rabaya. Boelelen«. Macassar. Tifo<- (Boeroe.) Amboina Banda Ncira, Laiwo«-i I262 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous488 1907-10-24 8 CLEARANCES Oct 22. Onipenta, Brit str., Hill, for Samarang. Shirley, Brit, str Bnrns, for Calcutta. Oct 23. Johanne, Ger. str, Ipland, for Hoihow and Hongkong. Ophir, Dut. str., Koenig, for Palembang. Brouwer, Dut. str., Bon man, for Djambie. G. G. Meyer, Dut. str., Vos, for Muntok and Palembang. Pontianak, Brit488 words
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Miscellaneous573 1907-10-24 8 VESSELS IN PORT. o Wen-of-W*r KUe And Toot Comm*nder» ArHv*«f Prom Ro? Arcona Ger cru. 2715* Von Keppel Oct 23 WUhelmsbaven Hon^L Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Murphr Oct 11 Malacca V^jL n Ship Flae ft Ton. Master Arrived Kroa Consl«,e« pi JS Adeh Sar 189 Jentan Oct 22 Knching573 words
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