The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1907
1907-12-28
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Title Section16 1907-12-28 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1907. NO. 6,17416 words
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Article175 1907-12-28 1 Singapore has won one of the thre' rua'chts against Selangor, the Association too ball by two goals to one Page o'. The Golf Tournament was brought to a conclusion yesterday. Capt Kirkwood is the champion, Mr D. A. M. Brown second. Singiporw l>eat Penan^ m the annual175 words
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Article1020 1907-12-28 1 A band plays m our square on every Friday muinin,', au-1 as we listen to is cheerful strains, we smile to one another and remind ourselves that it is "Mail day." All over England, wheiever th?re is some family party m which an empty chair is kept sacred,O.M.K. - 1,020 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement401 1907-12-28 1 DAHLS MILK. A S a guarantee of the purity and quality of this well known £1 brand of Milk, attention is called to the following analysis by the Government Analyst "THE SAMPLE CONTAINS IN 100 PARTS. Solid Residue 12.51 Fat 3.U0 Non Fatty Solids 9.// Milk Sugar U.OO Ash 0.77401 words
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Advertisement325 1907-12-28 1 Entertainments. ALHArvfBRX CINEMATOGRAPH BEACH ROAD CHANCE OF PROGRAMME. TO-NIGHT. Ist Show 7.30—9 p.m. 1. An exciting ride 2. Master as general •I. The Baboon 4. Bobby's practical jokes '<■ An economical trip 6. The half caste's revenge 7. The Lost Umbrella Bl A little Jules Verne 9. I've lost my325 words
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Advertisement17 1907-12-28 1 ENGINEERS GO NT R A QTORS. ULJ DC O a. t^ 35 BURMA STRAITS SIAM and (2HINA.17 words
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Advertisement104 1907-12-28 1 > < TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Exchange Hanks close on Jan. Ist. New Years Day Page 2. Change of programme at the Alhambra Cinematograph to night I'age 1. Mr. W H. M. Browne, of Perth, Western Australia, i^ ban with a skilled m.-chanic to attend to persons wanting spectacles. 43. EUlllet Place104 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous400 1907-12-28 1 THE WEEK Saturday, 28th High Water.— 4.ll a. 3.51 p N D.L Mail Oatwird dne. Innocents' Day. B I Mail Outward due. Crick* 8 C.C. 2nd XI vtf R.C. 2nd. Selangor Races S.G C. Cpen Handicap. Catholic Club's Children's Treat. SIM'AV, til Bigii Wafer;— sJ 511 p Ist after Christmas.400 words
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Article595 1907-12-28 2 The publicity bureau of the Manila Merchants' Association is preparing a petition to Congress asking for the abolition of the tax of tour dollars for each tourist or loimikjraut coming into the Philippine Islands It is thought that this tax is onerous and that it keeps visitors away from the595 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement670 1907-12-28 2 Phonograph Pathe. NEW CONSIGNMENT. Has just been unpacked of gramaphones and records, also Compressed Air Machines. PHONOGRAPH MACHINES. In large varieties and of different prices to suit all tastes and pockets. COMPRESSED AIR MACHINES. One is fitted m the office for inspect! ii, which will substitute, or do away with670 words
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Advertisement451 1907-12-28 2 NOTIGES. TO PARENTS. "Clark's List of British Scholars undertaking entire charge of Indian and Colonial Children" will be sent post free to all applicants, from Arthur W. Clark, 29, Wellington Road, Brighton England. Oct 21 s 26-10-'. B SMOKE ONCE THE WO-BURM TOB4CCO COS CIGARS AS A TRIAL. The best451 words
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Advertisement568 1907-12-28 2 Bfcvcrttscmcnts. iXOTIGES. LOST. Three Kings of Keys m small cloth sackReward for return to owner, Room No. 6 Hotel van Wijk. Dec 26 29.12 MADAME FA MB ON. LADY DEHTIST. High Class Work Moderate Price. No. 215, Orchard Road. Nov 21 v.c SHORTHAND TYPEWRITING work promptly done. Absolute secrecy guaranteed.568 words
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Advertisement478 1907-12-28 2 a^vcrtt6cmcllt^ INSURANCES. New Zealand. Insurance Co. Ltd. FIRE AND MARINE. Subscribed Capital 41,000,000. Paid up Capital and Reserves 600,000. Fire and Marine Risks of every description under-written at Lowest Current Rates. ADAiISON, GILFILLAN Co, Ltd., General Agents Eastern Archipelago. A. J BC tVDBEIT, Manager Insurance Department .Commercial Union Assurance Co.,478 words
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Advertisement542 1907-12-28 2 nfeflitancnte, BANKS. Hongkong Shanghai Bai Corporation Paid-up Capital v lv Reseev. Fcnis:- IU Sterling $10,000,0(0 Silver 111,759.000 Rkskkvk Liability or Proprietors COUET OF DIRjCCTCKS. G. H. Mbdhdrst, Esq.— Chau.k 4 Hoc. Mr. h«n'lt bnrtoK,— Dm A.. 1-rciis, Eaq lA J. Eatmcn v E. Esq. K. E. Toslk.-. Cblli AIAKAG«»i; Maxigir542 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous136 1907-12-28 2 Sunday Church Services. St. Axdrew'B Cathedral 7 am Matins and Litany. 746 am Holy Communion (Cboral 9. 1S am Ho.y Communion (Plain) 340 pm Sunday School. 4 pm UiMe Classes (Adults). 5.30 pm Evensong and Sermon. (OaroU will 1.9 mi at this Servi.-e St. Matthew's, Sepot Linus 9.15 am Holy136 words
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Article703 1907-12-28 3 M Hod m>lern m*n may b* u'timately 1 t> aatioaal »n ipttW b iiawabaaa larg-ly created l>» n»»w*pip.-jr iav-ctiv-v .n 1 by tbe p»rtial>,y of newapa 4 >er representations (L vky a England m ih-i E.^ht taata Century.' i And »o the Spanish-American war w<,« brought about.703 words
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Article273 1907-12-28 3 Coptaiß lionhaiu-Caiter, late of the Royal W< st Kent Kegiment, has taken up the duties of I>. A. A. (I Portsmouth Coal I>< r< nee Area. t iptain T. P. C. Smith. Koyal West K. Nt tit. lias left Kngland to take up his with tin- CanadianL. & C. Express - 273 words
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701 1907-12-28 3 flKt»t>: T i.y .J\l'v.M.-!K CoNSTI. GjEN*-R\l.. R .-otjutly the JapaMeee Patei.t Burwu <pi 8t d a repoit t'rom the Japa:.esa Goii-:u General at bL>uii.,h.ii n the m iijiiig .vu.ch have been tircu a.ed to the «ff-c: that the Japanese have been guilty of the infringemeit701 words
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Article239 1907-12-28 3 (iOVEKNMF.XT Oi I H.IAI.S CMW .'V F.\LL cf a Cors. Svm Yorl:. Nov. 24. Mr Koo>evel v c tabii>hed a startling precedent m administration to-day when lie held a lottery at tin- White Hou«e for the disposal of political patronage m the State cf South Dakota. Two239 words
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Article102 1907-12-28 3 Fivk Monin on Tortoise. London, November 2' th. Thecapain and ei«ht burvirors of the sailing vessel Alex andni," bound from Au-t tlia to Panama, have been landed at Guny««[uil, m Ecuador. They were rescued m a pitiable plight fro;n In«'ef iti-jablt- Island, m the Galapagos102 words
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Article492 1907-12-28 3 g*K<l d^al f "v-'eineut bIM n o*Ht9d •■■i ;l.' p-. j. -> Iv.t.,- ou ti.e Btnq (Jo si of Bri'i 11 i'fiii-,,1 !>/ t )•> o ndnct ol ei*;!it escaped pi i oi.er«from the l.-i: :i p»cul mUlmmbjl at C >>» :n*», better I a Aba MD»vils492 words
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Article299 1907-12-28 3 Says th« Swim Ob-< rvt-r The annual Fancy Fair, which Imm ujw for a number of been held at this HMOS at I) l-it 1" irk. I. kok, m aid of the fun3s cf Wat B bopitr, is an event m which all ranks of mm* MwMf299 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1907-12-28 3 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons lind theiii.«-elv«j aftt-cted w itb i > rsistt nt cough after an attack of influenza. As this rough can be promptly cured by the o» ol i-hamberlain's Cough Remedy it sliould allowed to rv.n on until it becomes troublelbnie. For Pale by all I50 words
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Advertisement661 1907-12-28 3 •YOURS GRATEFULLY." That Is How Mr. Sharp of M)ulmein' Sign.-. Hn Let rb flnmca Tv to D WiLLIAMy PINK -"ILLS. Thousands or Other GairarUL Peoi'LE Likb Him Have Beln 9IMIL%BtiI C'L'BEO OF SICK HEADACHES, SLEEPLESSNESS, AND STOMACH TROUBLES. Mr. P. Sharp of 36 Upper Main Road. Moulmein, Burma, writes as661 words
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Advertisement223 1907-12-28 3 I imL The Champagne dee) Lux ra|THE BORNEO j^ Dampen.! Vr \J J kr UV4 AUSTRALIAN, FLOUR. ?i T t :^rfv 4| E J AMESTOWN^ s, THE Borneo go., Ct(L_ fiJH^L^lklAAV*jL/\J?« Billiards, Bomb*} Our new pateut Low Set Express Cushions can l>e fitted to any Billiard Table, making it foi223 words
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Advertisement156 1907-12-28 3 OunMffp The Pioneer Eip«rts U II 111 I NO, m Preroium Bonds. Russell Co. CEcurities 10 12 *****480 issued by Euiopean Gov'U PAPIQ and Municipalities offering m n Q prospects of immense returns. To be nurchxsed for cash or on Write for the Times system of monthly Descriptive payments. Pamphlet*.156 words
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Article1003 1907-12-28 4 Superficially it may saem a far cry from the Scriptural deUige to the commercial conditions m modern Cbina but, as a critic once eapi ntly obse-ved. Whatever is a8 ouvioas a >out a Chinaman as the nose on his face yon may I confidently affirm //<>*/1,003 words
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Article262 1907-12-28 4 Since theexperimentacarried ou: by the Admiralty, m which the Belleisle wa9 used as a target, the delicate mechanisms on boar 1 b ittleships by which the gun fire ia controlled from central source have l*een greatly extended With thsse improvements, which tend towards centralisation. thedanger of interruption by262 words
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280 1907-12-28 4 The Australian EtOBY. In the aOWI ci conversation with Majjr WaU-r, Extra A D. 0. to H. E. tLe Governor ct "eyl« n. a Press iepres o nt^tive asked the M..,i r t he had BOtfeed th«l Mr Keir H^rdie, wh»n q«Mti(NM4280 words
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Article281 1907-12-28 4 New South Wales 1): \t- Victoria. Thf 41st of the annual engagements between Victoria and New South Witltl was concluded at the Warehousemen's Cricket (irouud. The high wind prevailing was a disconcerting factor. The hardy Horace Rice (champion ,of Australasia 1 who has been playing for his State281 words
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Article239 1907-12-28 4 We hitve often arged planters m th* F M not to pot a 1 their ctj.:s into oce lasket and partiealarlj not to neg'e>-t the cultiv.ti n of coconuts, the Consols of the East In reply to siuh 1 vpresentation^it has eoiietimes l-:~:i pointed out that, with thePinang Gazette - 239 words
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Article362 1907-12-28 4 Gloomy Proi'heiv. New York, Nov. j_» I declare to you that what place m New York within the last tinban this great city from baoOMiag tl,. of the financial world." Thus Mr Leslie Shaw, ex Secretary Treasury, at a grand banquet of th» < of Commerce last362 words
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Article130 1907-12-28 4 Historic m I'ekis Gazbttf" Bvoci By Up-To.Dati Or. an Whi. i Pi, F«>kei<;n Bfowi The awakening of China is beine .if with a lemarkabld development m th*- I Press. The historic Pekin < Ja/ett*. has ceased to appear, and m its stead cellent up to date130 words
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Article145 1907-12-28 4 <"■ Every ruau m Mm battalion is to have a bath at least once a week." Battalion" for the men of the Ist South Steffoi Hegiment.t W< d'< not iiiiod his struggles a^ w. tub The la her on his military skin. We teach theGlobe - 145 words
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Article87 1907-12-28 4 KKRR RE ARRISTKP. London, NovetnW 25th. Tboaiai K«rr, caretaker of the golf links at Gkakai has been re-arrested m connection murder of Ellen Pincock. The trial of Thomas Kerr, carttak. golf links aft Grahamsbjwn on a ci having murdered Ellen Pincock ten j« MM c.ncluded on Novenil-er87 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1907-12-28 4 Cyprldol is the most trustworthy and <>t ;ill mercurial remedies m the treatment of secondary symptoms.'' Unsolicited) Lafayettk-Bknnktt, m.d. Central City, U.S.I.22 words
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Advertisement373 1907-12-28 4 4|^jgeat& B> Special > yjffii'?' Purveyors t<» flip 11 Celebrated Oilmen's Stores AF PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, Hgfij lU^ B POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. HH 8H Agents for LEA PERRINS WORCESTERSFIRR SAUCE Ho^ Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. A GOOD START IN LIFE, Mothers ritoaM e.ulv reah/e how mcptial .C'«<,d liealtli is373 words
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Advertisement261 1907-12-28 4 GIN TRADEMARKS. BOORD SON. V. THOM CAMERON Ltd. BOORD ®> SON'S CLAIM TO THE "CAT ®> BARREL" Trade Ma^k has been upheld by the Inner House of the Court of Session, Scotland. INJUNCTION CERTIFICATE OF VALIDITY. GRANTED WITH COSTS IN FAVOUR OF BOORD SON. Proceedings will be taken against anyone261 words
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Advertisement68 1907-12-28 4 No Opium m Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is not the least danger m giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to siuall children as it contains no opium or othi r harm ful drug. It has an established repution of more than thirty years as the most ma medicine m use for colds,68 words
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Article1184 1907-12-28 5 INDIAN UIMTAKY ADMIMSTKATION. BT THE RT. HON. SIR CHARLES W. DILKB, BART., M.P. Tmlia. niH|iic>ti>ii;il)lv, i- n single country for military purposes, although a diverse vmiii .»"ll itaejee <»t en ili>.it ion iiinl with all form- ■>{ s^<>vtTiim«Mit, autocratic, icu(i:il, and democratic, when considered from the p'Mit '»t view1,184 words
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770 1907-12-28 5 Next Week "Indian Military Administration" Part II. KING OF PORTUGAL INTERVIEWED. Frank Statkmknts as to Political Unrest. Paris, Xov 13. M de Ga',ti»:. l.pesentij g the "Temps," vis ./I ti.ii. bighlj interesting interview with the King f Portugal, m which his ni ijesty spoke with tha:actei utie plainness, an! ra770 words
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Article649 1907-12-28 5 Sail 1 not Otj-olktk Tbe J pan C'hrjn.cie" |»*jbliali the following r.*rt >• I'iT da.t.% >«.•■..•; liom M s-trs S umiol Sau v.l Co the agents io J.pan of the Rick mere Lna of steiunrs, respecting the iov well-known aux 1 arj firemasted baique "R. C Rickmere" "This649 words
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Advertisement54 1907-12-28 5 W t.iv- us-d Cypridol cipsu'es with ■t P-Mjits f Mr i^ t XVi > i!iay s. y than t ,1 wi'h protoiodkk of n e:cury raton*. V... w 11 mm Ih.t s-.ipj.lies go t" a 1 «»i the >l,i >lyi«d) Wiliii., T Jfv kin s r> 1 laic Mtdic a'54 words
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Advertisement159 1907-12-28 5 WANTED. Advertiser with thorough knowledge and experience of Planting, Tapping and Preparing Rubber, etc., desires engagement. XT Apply K. co" Free Press." Nov 1 Experienced Book keeper and corns pondent recently arrivtd want- position. Any capacity. Apply Accountant. 0 o Free Pr P««» v.c WANTED From IMb February, for several159 words
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Advertisement612 1907-12-28 5 H^crtteementa. AUCTIONS. ESTATE OF TEO JOO HONG, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE 0F LAND To be held at Powell Co's Saleroom On Tuesday, 7th January, at 2.30 p.m. All that piece of agricultural laud situate at JuroDg Koad m the district of Pandan. Singapore, estimated to contain an area of 38 acres612 words
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Advertisement626 1907-12-28 5 Llf you are Run-Down." I I If T° U f re run<down or out of con-lition— no definite f I illness, hut feel seedy, appetite poor, and digestion not quite ngh:— you cannot do better than vo take a course of Angier's bmulsion. This preparation combines the healing curative 5626 words
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Advertisement448 1907-12-28 5 THE STRAITS TRADING Co., Ltd, 1. Notice i> hereby given to all bearers of share-warrants of the above Company that the subjoined rt solution was passed "at au extraordinary general meeting of the above Company held on the 22nd of October 1907 and confirmed as a special resolution at an448 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Obituary20 1907-12-28 6 Ma< Dougall.— On Dec. 24th at Laidlaw's Hats, Stamford Road, the wife of F. Mac Dougall, of a son.20 words
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Article, Illustration1617 1907-12-28 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday. Dec. 28, 1907. TW,I.. Peoples r-^ maintain, h\ m§autci an.; ;m jr iW,l y |*ia Hm* i I'-ut Truth h j pii tw| in raw 1 i<r ''-i I.oj-alty and law. By itself the announcement m a telegram yesterday to the effect that the parliamentary1,617 words
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Article296 1907-12-28 6 O*ing to the bad state of the S.C.C. ground after the recent rains the Cricket Mitch arranged for this afternoon will not be played. The estimated loss to the East Indian Ktilwiy as the result of the recent strike is fifteen Ukhs, or one hundred thousand pounds sterling. The Bandmann296 words
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Article75 1907-12-28 6 WIN FOR SINGAPORE. {From our own •/rnn^rmf.J Kuala Lumpor, I>p. 27tfc The rubber of the three matches t Selangor and Singapore was on the Padang here. The weather was biilliant acd a y» gathering of people witnessed th Match. Martin playing veil, secured a m*] f, the home75 words
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Article678 1907-12-28 6 Play was keen iv the second ball, dn j Clark put on a second goal fre m a j Brockwell. Selangor tried their hardest to be scores level, but the Bmgftpoii ban on their mettle and saved brilliant ing their charge intact till the wL.Singapore thus won678 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement346 1907-12-28 6 JUST RECEIVED DIRECT FROM CUBA fiavana £igars. Rothschilds Elegantes (Bock Co.) Alicia Finos (Bock Co.) Begalia de la Beina Fina (H. de Cabanas) Begalia Especial (H. de Cabanas) Londres Fino Superior extra (Henry Clay) Begalitos (Antonio Lopez) Orfeos (Manuel Moreno Co.) ALL IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. CALDBECK MACGREGQR CO.,346 words
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Advertisement245 1907-12-28 6 Wilson Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS. THE LEADING AND ONLY HIGH-CLASS STUDIO IN THE COLONY. Our Photographs are of the highest Artistic and Technica' Excellence, and are admitted to be Incomparably the Best m the Far East. No Satisfaction, No Payment. Orchard Road and at Hotel de I'Europe. Dalian's Australian Horse Reposty. What245 words
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72 1907-12-28 7 CHINA AND CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT. (By Submarine Telegraph— Reuters.) Received at 7 5 p.m. K-uter's correspondent at Peking wires that an Edict has been issued which threatens with punishment all students, professors, and school-directors if the political ;igitation among the students m the Provinces contiunes. The Times Peking correspondent telegraphs that72 words
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Article24 1907-12-28 7 The E lict, however, threatens that should the irresponsible agitation continue, the installation of constitutional Government will lie further pcstpocei. > <24 words
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Article35 1907-12-28 7 The Khedive's Clemency. It ii announced at Cairo, that with tht consent of liitiia, the prisoners now m m connection with the Denshawi outwill be released on the anniversirv < t the Khedive's accession.35 words
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Article42 1907-12-28 7 L Refuses to Obey his Party. X -c. Dec -'7, 10.4-". am. The Liberal Executive at Giinsborough h±< called on Major lienton to resign the a the ground that he has joined the M ij >r Bmtoa hag refused. m42 words
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Article64 1907-12-28 7 Britain and Russia m Persia. Kec. Dec. 27 2 -2". p m. The Times St. Petersburg correspondent 'hat the leadicg journals unanimously approve of the Alglo-BaiMl pacificatory mission m Persia, lad re^- >rd the satisfaction wlii.-h is felt at the consequent improvement m the relations of the64 words
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Article351 1907-12-28 7 Pyramids Ok opium Pipes. Haugchow has been moved to amazement by the srevtacleof what must be reckoned the most singular conflagration the world h s ever known. This great city of South China <ontaißB a population of over 900,000, and vast crowds of these assembled to witness351 words
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Article43 1907-12-28 7 Six of the anarchists who attacked Cardinal Merry Del Val, Papal Secretary of State, ■ana*, m August, have been sentenced to ma of imprisonment varying from two to four n, O n* hp> und to pay a fiae.( Manila vable News.)43 words
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Article101 1907-12-28 7 (By Submarine Telegraph.— Ueuter's.) ERRONEOUSLY REPORTED." No Political Construction. The Times correspondent at Tokio says that the newspaper report of Okuma's speech at Kobe is erroneous. Okuma has denied using language which C3uld be construed la a political sense. The Bpeech was merely iatended to point out the101 words
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Article29 1907-12-28 7 Nearly Half a Million Given. Kec. D:c. 17, \Q'l\> a.m. The BiroL69S Adolph Rothschild has bequeathed i.'400 000 to charities. Jewish institutions m P.H.ris benefit lirge-29 words
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Article21 1907-12-28 7 Trinity College, Cambridge receives £400,000 by the death of the widow of Sir William Pearce without children.21 words
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Article26 1907-12-28 7 A Six Days Week. The Midland railway announces the establishment cf a cix day wvek. All employees will be paid extra for Sunday doty.26 words
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Article233 1907-12-28 7 The installation meeting of L_>dge Zetland m the Eas', N >. 503, was held last night m the Fret-mason's Hall, Coleman-st when Bro F. Apps waa duly installed m the chair i I the Lxljje. lepUciug W Bro H. P. Kinghorn. The c-reiu"n\ was impressive! v <irr:-'l cut by233 words
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154 1907-12-28 7 iiaftf n Bridge, near Auckland, New Zenland, which is to be bui t of ferro concrete will, notes The Engineer," have wh;tt is clamed to be the greatest single span Cor a bridgj of this kind m the world. The bridge, which is to he154 words
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Article110 1907-12-28 7 The Spoiting Life" of Not. lt> has very complimentary reference to Mr E. H. Hinds. Writing regarding Mr Stevenson's visit to HoDgkoEg the paper says: "Almost as hot at the weather was the amateur members of the Hongkong Club found to pit against Stevenson, m a couple of exhibition games110 words
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Article213 1907-12-28 7 IN FORCE FROM YESTERDAY. A Gazette Extraordinary was issued and came into force yesterday bringing into play the muzzling order here. The Gazette states that rabies existing m Singapore from this date all dogs must when outside their owner's premises wear a muzzle of an approved213 words
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Article90 1907-12-28 7 <>j Christmas morning, a CLinaman was walking alocg the Bukit Timah Road near the Newton railway station when a large brown and white do^; rushe 1 at him and seized him by the throat. The Chinaman was hocked dowu and was then bitten on the le^r.90 words
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Article201 1907-12-28 7 An application was niide to Mr Howard, the Senior Magistrate, yesterday, for a warrant against Andrew G;>mcz on a charge of cheat leg. Gomez was arrested on Thursday night at the Alexandra Hall and was brought bef >re his worship by Bengali P. C. A Eurasian named A201 words
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Article133 1907-12-28 7 A project is afoot to establish Wireless Telegraphy between Colombo and Siogapore Ceylon Paper/ We know now that Marconi His shown that he is able To fltsh a message through the air Instead of through a cable. The telegraphic charges Per the cable that is laid Are perfectly133 words
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Article107 1907-12-28 7 Father Macdonald, an Irish prieU of the Redemptoiist Order, is at present a guest at The Eveche m Victoria Street. For about 6 months he was attached to the Philippine Mission and stationed at Cebu and he is now returning to his original mission at Perth, Western Australia, under Mgr107 words
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Article976 1907-12-28 7 Quicquid agunt homines noslri est farrago libelli. Juvenal We hare been searching the annals of Europe for a parallel to the hopeless ineptitude of Mr Angmt me Birrell as a statesman, and can find only a French one, which, after all, is h.trdlv so bad as976 words
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Article13 1907-12-28 7 Capt Kitson 2nd R. W. K. is Field Officer for the eobuiug week.13 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement147 1907-12-28 7 ROBINSON&Co. TOM SMITH'S AND OTHER MAKERS, CRACKERS for CHLDHEN, J Pi.MSTERS. BACHELORS. MARRIED FOLK. Volunteer and Golfing Grackers. From 35cts. to $2.75 per box of I doz. ARTISTIC CRACKERS FOR TABLE DECORATIONS. Robinson and Company, Singapore. SMOKE D^sXrTbINES. It Wt? XJoB^HI -j '^ft «m -#f V=-t 3k B 1 iX^l147 words
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Article522 1907-12-28 8 Officer's Hkroism m L>amaoku Submarine. Toulon, Nov. 24. The collision between the submarines Bonite and Souffleur was extraordinarily dramatic. Only the magnificent sangfroid of Lieutenant Robillot. commanding the Souffleur, averted a catastrophe. One of the officers who were on board the Soutneur gives me the followingDaily Mail - 522 words
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176 1907-12-28 8 At a ball m Bermuda a wonderful dress wa3 worn, and m the making of it over 0 Bt..:ni>s were used Years were spent m collecting the stamps, and three weeks m the making of the dress, which was cf the finest muslin.176 words
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Article104 1907-12-28 8 Following the successful Pekin-ParU motor race, the "Matin" announces the oiqanisiti;n fjr next year of an even greater race, the route to be round the world by land as f .r as that is piactimhle. The entire route will lie through Boulogne, Folkestone, Liverpool, New Tork,104 words
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Article92 1907-12-28 8 A United States naturalist says that perhaps the longest continuous flight made l»y birl«j m their immigration* id accomplished hy Booie of the shore and water birds that naat m the is'ancs of Behring Sea, and spend the winter at Hawaii and Fanning Island, -,2<>o miles away.92 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement44 1907-12-28 8 Chamberlain s Pain Balm. Tlu re m no danger from blood poison resulting from a cut or wound of any kind, when Chamberlain s Pain Balm is used. It is an antiseptic during and should be m every housebold. For sale by ail Dealer.44 words
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Advertisement629 1907-12-28 8 Hfcvcrtiscmcnte. On the Berth. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD For Europe. The Imperial German Mail (Extra) Steamer "SACHSEN" 5,026 Tons, Captain Woltemas left Hong Kong on Wednesday, the 25th instant at noon and may be expected to arrive here on Monday, morning the 30th idem at about 6 a.m. Mm will probably be629 words
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Advertisement473 1907-12-28 8 Hfcverttecmcnts. SHIPPING JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Go., Ltd. A regnlar FORTNIGHTLY Servioe is maintained between Japan and Europe bj the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Undbk Mail Contracts with THE IMPB&IAL JaPANBSB GOVERNMENT. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First A473 words
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Advertisement680 1907-12-28 8 advertisements. SHIPPING. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China J*p*n, 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) 1908 Devanha Jan680 words
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Advertisement780 1907-12-28 8 Bfcvertiacmcnts. SHIPPING. Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. COAST LINES if Steamers of rht Coast Fleet. tons reg. tons reg. Petchabmi 2191 Chow Fa 1643 Borneo 21CO DerawongM 1646 Kohsichang 2040 Paklat 1657 Kajah 3028 Anghin 1657 Fitsanulok 3019 Locksun 1657 Bangkok 192<J Choising 1657 Rajaburi 1904 Pongtong 1657 Korat 1000 S&msen 1657780 words
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Advertisement702 1907-12-28 8 iH^crtiscmcnta. shippuvgT^ OTEj Norddeutscher Lloyd, Brerne: IHPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail st^nm.. this Company sail fortnighUy from i !rß 0 Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, SouthamptJ Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Maraa Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port s Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore H n' kong, Shanghai,702 words
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Article1404 1907-12-28 9 The <Uobe is presenting from time to I time a number of brief "Points on Tariff Keform which will prove very useful to those wbo have but little time to study the matter for themselves, but are quick enough to understand a commonaense presentment f reasons1,404 words
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Article658 1907-12-28 9 The Xew English Dictionary tells us that the origin of the word quoit is doubtful, adding, auiidst numerous media vai eximples of the use of the word, a possible French source, and refers to the discus throwing of the Romans. It is probable, however, that thisPall Mall Gazette - 658 words
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Article493 1907-12-28 9 His Worst BiLLr.v<;BJATK Reserved For It. Wti.it did Mr. Gladstone think absut Socialism The question is not, inopportune m view of the present-day attitude of m my men who were onca the arJent fo.Jowjns and herow..rshippera of the greit Liberal tt.itesrain. The answer and an tapfcitie493 words
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Article102 1907-12-28 9 A Manila pape- says The cultivation of copra s looming up as a big issue among che Philippines products. According to the late! stati,tics the importation of copra m Manila during the present calendar year ex :*>d> by a most fifty per cent that of the y.-u previous,102 words
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Article353 1907-12-28 9 Per X D L Zieten, due Dee 28.— Mr A. K. E. Hampshire, Mr J. B. Serivenor Mr W. Thie?, Mr Karl Gottschalk, J'r L. R. Breunier, Mr T. J. M. Greenfield, Mr and Mrs Leach. Mr Walter Reid. Mr B. X. Powell, Mrs Emma Brandenhurger,353 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement54 1907-12-28 9 I have several times prescribed Cyprido! and must &ay that I am more tavourably impressed with this remedy than with any other of the mercurial preparations. One of my patients is now taking six capsules daily who could not tolera'e any othur mercurial agent." (Unsolicited) W. Flagenheimer, M r. Richmond,54 words
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Advertisement500 1907-12-28 9 P^ Fussell s^j I Milk and Cream I I (BUTTERFLY BRAND) I I Any lady, m this district, who goes to a I I Fancy Dress Ball as "FusselTs Milk" or I I "Butterfly Brand," stands a good chance of I I winning a Gold, Silver, or Gun Metal I500 words
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Advertisement571 1907-12-28 9 I OLD BY A MOTHER. 1 1. Albion >treot, Rugeley, Knglaml. From childhood I have had kidn«y and blad der trouble, but since uiy marriage foyer 7 years ago). I huv< suffered more than I can tr!l, especially dariag pregnancy. For Ihc lew months pceoedfalg the birth of my children.571 words
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Article895 1907-12-28 10 An Anglo-Indian Colony m Australia, j To The Editor, 61 it, -I have pointed cut on several occasions m jour columns tbe advantages that Australn offers generally lo retired AngloJu<lians. But it maybe asked, Have you n 1 concrete proposal to suggest to those who may be piepired to895 words
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Article68 1907-12-28 10 A new version, adapted fur u a e m the Far East, of the proverb Bis dat gui cito dat reads He gives twice as ir.ueh who gives by chit." A dignitary of the Judicial Bench was complaining of the length of time he had been kept kueeling on68 words
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680 1907-12-28 10 SIR ANDREW AND LADY ERASER'S ESCAPE. t DIABOLICAL OI'TRAGK. c take the following Ironi the StatesOn Friday morning an attempt was made to wreck the special train which conveyeu Sir Andrew Fraser and the lar^e party who travelled dowu from Cattack with him but it is satisfactory to know that680 words
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Article379 1907-12-28 10 The position of tin has become the subj. ct of some misgiving amougst those who have been looking for higher prices. Kecent de velopments tend to show that, while the l>ii» London operator* MM now. as a whole, not di>po->ed to take a rosy vie* of the379 words
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Article195 1907-12-28 10 Shoitly after noon Westoa, the greatest walker, tramped into beat by twenty-eight hours the iv made forty years ago. Starting from land, Man c, at the age of sixtynin»> walked 1,130 miles m 24 days li' li, best day was ninety-five mies, as co with eighty-two forty195 words
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Article627 1907-12-28 10 OTBAMISRS. Giving port of departure, and twktrt date due here, and name of Ay-:nts. .etnnon, Liverpool, Jan ll M Anatnba, Copenhtgen. Jau X Au-.tria, Trieste. Jan 7 R B Ajuthia, Bombay, Der BornA. A pear, Hongkong, Feh I A Bebio, Saigon, Jan 13; M M. Awa Main. Lot627 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1907-12-28 10 Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar. Mr. Win. Thos. Lanorgan, provincial Constable at Chapluau. Ontario, Canada, says I caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar m the foie,t swamp last fall. Hearing of Chamberlain s C rogh Remedy, I tried it, and ȣ^er using two sm U! bottles. 158 words
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Advertisement60 1907-12-28 10 In a case of a neurasthenic patient who had Wn utider medical treatment for year 6 .-ithout permanent benefit, the effect of glyeogen was wonderful. She gained m weight j and strength so rapidly, that m twenty years' j practice, I have never seen such results m so fchort a60 words
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Advertisement814 1907-12-28 10 111 LI 1/ (ge Wrlf Bp^jl I■> 1 ,11 i^i" buy inferior mi l r c v.hen you can get B!ks> UMSWfeETtMEIJ to the best r.t the same price? E\^ s Rllfai SLEDGE ffPMESE Al«njn GUARANTEED V^^^ 5= free from all germs and added «»v«jnTrr]~---~- preservatives. f^^THE KING opRESTORATIVESt^jj i^^814 words
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Advertisement539 1907-12-28 10 THE Singapore Free Press. Morning Daily. To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press is now Morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an early hour each morning (Sunday excepted). Cash price Ten Cents a copy Subscribers' copies will be delivered a* their private residences, (or town offices ot539 words
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Advertisement24 1907-12-28 10 The French Medical Profession rely Santal Mldy to cure chronic bronchi kidnej and bladder trouble, aa«weli a> k* m charges from the urinary organs24 words
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Article1596 1907-12-28 11 By a Naval Exteet. There are certain lines upon which naval development has travelled m the last decade which have caused m almost every case the massing of all available force m home watets this has been specially the case m our own country, m which the policy1,596 words
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Article437 1907-12-28 11 The Government's New Regulation A subject ezcitin i a good deal of discussion m shipping circles is the new regulations issued by the Boar i of Trade with regard tt the employ ttent of foreign sailors on British ships Under the new order, after Janury437 words
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Article80 1907-12-28 11 (Coeiictip up to Dec. 27 Bank 4 m/s M 2/4 1 demand 2/3|| Prirate credits 3 m/i 2/4 T 7 T credits 6 m/s 2/4|| Franc*, demand Bank... M 292 Ok em ant, demand M 238} Endia, T. T, 173> How okono, demand 21 norn Yokohama, demand M 1(480 words
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Article127 1907-12-28 11 December 2 7. Tin $60 7". Gambier 6.65 Gambier Cube No. 1 6:, Gambier Cub© No. 2 8.50 Pepper Black (oniL'u. Spore) 1 uyers 12.35 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5 p.e.; 19.40 Nutmegs (110 to the It.) 22.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 2 1.50 Mkce (Banda) 80.00 Clotcs127 words
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Article774 1907-12-28 11 gagds I MINES. Capita! Capital Issue Paid Issued paid up Vain* up Companj. Qu uUon* $300,000 300,000 I*> 10 Belat Tin M Co. Ltd 7 $300,000 225.000 10 10 Brnang Limited $600,00" 9W.0C0 1* 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. O. !,rd 1450 i'iOO.OCO fftO.ooo £1 f1 Duff Doveiopo-en* f!«774 words
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Advertisement129 1907-12-28 11 An Attack of Croup Warded Off. Our little girl, two and ore-half years old, woke up coughing with the croup one evening recently. We happened to have some of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on band and gave her two doses of it. She went back to sleep and woke up next129 words
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Advertisement574 1907-12-28 11 Htocrttecrncnts, TO LET. TO LET From Feb. Ist 1908. 4, Sophia Road. Mrs. MIN.TOOT, c o Post Office. Bukit Timah Uoad. Dec 28 4 -l TO LET OR FOR SALE. M VILLA PALMIRA," Tanjong Katong 8. Family residence completely furnished, bathing sht (1. 1 VILLA HELVETIA," Confederate Estate Road, 60S.574 words
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Advertisement283 1907-12-28 11 Shipping. M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE For China, Japan, Ceylon, Aden ESTP* *nd Marseilles. GCTWARD. HOMBWARD. Yarra Dec 30 Touraoe Doc 80 1908 1908 Oceanien Jan 13 Armand Hehic Jan 13 Ernt-vt Simons Jan 27 Salazie Jan 27 Tonkin Feb 10 Yarra Feb 10 Polynesien Kcb 24 Oceanien Feb283 words
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Advertisement197 1907-12-28 11 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. r.y the new steamers Rhbnania," Habsburo," Hohbnstaofrn," and the SCANDIA" and Silbbia." The steamers are specially built for the tropics and have luxurious Passenger accommodation. First-class Cabins amidships, lighted throughout by electricity, cabins fitted with fans. Doctor and Stewardesses carried, Laundry on board. Return tickete issued197 words
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Article571 1907-12-28 12 The Christmas Golf Tournament of 1907 was brou^hfrto a conclusion yesterday, and that the success of the meeting was cot greater than it was. was due to the Clerk cf the Weather. We hid baju having plenty of rain for a we>k or twj, bub the few571 words
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Article191 1907-12-28 12 We are now su!ri:iently close to Wday next to reuiind sp^rtsmeu aui Singapore m general of the time-honoured ft w Years Sports. In the morning are the S-?a Sports, cf which no programme is vet to hand, but the events comprise the usual sailing and rowicg races,191 words
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Article51 1907-12-28 12 < iKATKnr Thank*. T«. Tmk Ekituk, Dear Sir, Through the medium o: your P<xper, I desire to thank the kind ladies* and gentlemen of the Methodist Episcopal Mission, for their Xung presents to the patieLts ot this Hospital Yours faithful v, P. H. Bdimi Tan Tock Seng's HospiUl. Dec51 words
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Article89 1907-12-28 12 MR. ROCKEFELLER' S GIFTS. Mr. J. D. Rockefeller, the Standard Oil king, has just given i,\>lo,i)ort to the Rockefeller Institution of Medical Research. m,tk. ing his total gifts to that institution A ,*♦> ),«iOO. Mr. Rockefeller has also intimatec 3 us I learn, that he will, either at his deatb'or89 words
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Article1098 1907-12-28 12 POLICE ACTION CRITICISED. Accused's Counsel's Protest. A large nuinbe: of Arabs and Malays again assembled n the third magistrate's court, yesterday, when Towfik, a Circassian, was before Mr Colman on a eh ir_°i of murder by causing the death of Syed Abdul Kader Alsagoff. Mr Sproule, the1,098 words
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Article172 1907-12-28 12 Mr H. T. Manley, late of the Burma Oil Company, has arrived at Moulmein, en route to Pekin, which distart point he will endeavour to reach on foot overland Mr Manley. a born wanderer to whom travel is an existence m itself ii-d durmg the172 words
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Article164 1907-12-28 12 STONES ON THE RAILWAY LINES. About 8 :>0 am. on Christmas eve, a young Hokiei. vas arrested for placing three chuuks of laterit« on the maiu railway line at the Tauk Road old station. Yesterday, the H >kien was brought before Mr Coluaau, third magistrate, and evidence164 words
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Article191 1907-12-28 12 Mbnacjn.; Japanese Dk^pat<:h. A Peking message to the v Osaka Shimpo" gives the follo*ing as the substance of the representation made by Mr Hayashi. Japanese Minister at Peking, on the Chientao question. While the Japanese Government buo sent ;i few officer* to Chientao for the protection of191 words
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Article134 1907-12-28 12 Canton Paper's Commkxt. Canton, December 17. An incident has just occurred that has caused the editor of tha "Canton l>ailv News" to speak out against examination by torture. A man suspected of being a robber was arrested on one of the nafive passenger boats a few days ago. There134 words
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Article63 1907-12-28 12 Half the confusions of thought m the world, not exceptitg the wjrid of polit cal discussion, have a»isen because men have not stopped to ask themselves whether the issue is one ot fact or of principle. "Do I deny the facts or do I dispute the inference:-"63 words
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Article186 1907-12-28 12 The M. M. company's steamer Tourare will leave Saigon at 8 am. on the 2Hth Dm. and may be expected here on Monday the 30th inst. at daylight. The M. M. company's steamer Yarra left Colombo at noon on the 25th Djc. and may be expected here on186 words
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Article49 1907-12-28 12 A Kling appeared before MrColman, third magistrate, yesterday, for being drunk and disorderly and trespassing m Sergeant Ross' quarters at Police Bihru at three o'clock m the morning. I will let you off this time," said his worship. Don't keep it up so long next year." m49 words
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101 1907-12-28 12 Ckd«b Contract with the Netherlands India Gotibniint. AgenU at Singapore, Ship Agency, late J Daendela Co 2-3. Collyer Quay THE UNDERMENTIONED DATES OF DEPARTURE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. I Oon Hiiig, oelw Llieue. Sabang. Meulaboli. TapahToean. sinaban- >Sim.u]o<.'). Singkrl, Bare. Si Bolga. Ooen^eng Sitoli ■PUUUa Muntok, IJlinjoe,101 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement35 1907-12-28 12 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. °ct 435 words
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Advertisement134 1907-12-28 12 John Little Co, Ltd GRAND f HRISTMAS RAZAAR. NOW OPEN. I>On't postpone purchasing your Christmas Presents and Good Cheer. DUy at Once and obtain best Selection and Atkutiun burarss^rr- latE "V' ni 5? ESS- SSitffi oui as Clir^tmaH draws near it naturaliy gets dep!<u-(l. If YOU Ore m dOllbt WHAT134 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous105 1907-12-28 12 Next Mails Due. From England.— Per N D L Zieten, today, with mails of Dt« 4. Per P. 1. Teesta, to-d*y, with mails of Dec 6. From China— Per M M Polyne^ien on Monday next. Mails already despatched for Lokdon MM Nov 18 Dec 13 Dec 11 Kn? S° V105 words
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Miscellaneous362 1907-12-28 12 CLEARANCES. Dec 24. Titan, Brit, str., Day, for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool. Ophir, Dut. str., Koenig, for Palembang. Dec \ih. Rembang, Brit, ttr Syed Hassan, for Palemt>ang. Ching Wo, Brit, str Maclean, for Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama. Canton, Swed. str Nordfiild, for Marseilles via port -i. I Syria. Brit str.,362 words
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Miscellaneous608 1907-12-28 12 VESSELS IN PORT. o Men- -o'-W *r Fla *ad Too* Cntamaadert ArrWed "rom 9 n Bedford Brit cruiser 9800 Erskine Dec 18 Penang f ah— Tn Kent Brit cruiser 9800 Marescaux Dec 20 Pen ing HonL'k Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Murphy Dec 17 Teluk Anson Uncert""* 7 Ship fU*608 words
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