The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 May 1908
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Title Section16 1908-05-09 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1908. NO. 6,28616 words
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Article157 1908-05-09 1 The liudget for the coming year is tie feature of today's wires. The principal features are the sums put ap; rt for the reduction of the national debt and the crown cf old age Page 7. A usefdl discussion took place in Hani* cipa' Commission on the157 words
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Article854 1908-05-09 1 To a great many people the ou'side of an Aeratel Hea-" uy'f s hop ii more familiar than I bot I, i wt hbo'h, have never regretted the fact, since but for it I should uot have been a witness of a alight incidtnt that imprtssed ltstl854 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1908-05-09 1 D Af* U A I C known for ll i II fl bV 50 years in the Straits, Boudoir, Concert Grand, Grand Upright Grand Pianola PA ill ft O The Best and the Cheapest in the I rii il U *J Market SHOW ROOMS, 375 Victoria Street. A^RANKELj^Co^Jub-Agents. jH Singapore:135 words
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Advertisement201 1908-05-09 1 A FEW NIGHTS ONLY. Lightning Japanese Jugglery Conjuring by THE JAPANESE MAGIG AND G OMEDY GO. (On Tour to Europe under the sole direction of Prof. KIKUGORU.) 12 LADY GENT. ARTISTS. JAPAN'S LIVING DEVILS" GRAND OPENING NIGHT. COMING TUESDAY. MAY 12TH, AT HARIMA HALL Back of Raffles Hotel (TRAM LINE)201 words
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Advertisement279 1908-05-09 1 Entertainments. ADELPHI HOTEL. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Mme. DONALD (the great Scottish Prima Donna, late Prima Donna of the English Opera House, The Savoy Theatre and The Carl Rosa Opera Company) has kindly consented to sing on Saturday evening 16th May. The Royal West Kent Band will give a specially selected programme.279 words
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Advertisement112 1908-05-09 1 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Three important entertainment no: Corricks at the new Town Theatre Madame Donald at the Adelphi Hotel next Saturday Japanese Magic and Comedy Co. at Harima Hall on Tuesday Page 1. Empress cigars, a specialty of the HandeLvereeniging Holland Page 7. Police Notice re traffic at the Races. Roads112 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous326 1908-05-09 1 THE WEEK. SVI'USDAY, Bth High Water.— 3.l' a., 6.8 p Cricket, S.C.C. v. S.R.C, Ist Sl 2nd X I S.V.A. Week-end-Camp. S.V.I. Class Firing, 2 33 p Sunday, 10th T\gh Water:— 4 47 7.19 p 3rd after Easter. XDL Homeward Mail due. S V.I. Class Firing, 7 30 a Swim.326 words
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Article159 1908-05-09 2 According to the Engineer experience has shown the success of ths two new turbine steamers Heliopolia and C.iiro. which have now been runniug for some months on the Eijypt an Mail Steamship C ompany's service between Marseille and Alexandria. The hahaikwif of the vessels is tl159 words
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Article191 1908-05-09 2 The devoted young ladies .*ho ara the ministenr.i: an_;-ls at the General Hospital, will endorse every word of the subjoined Tae H >n. Sydney Holland, who is si well kno va as Chairman of the London Hospital. and f-r his indefatigable exertions on ali matters an.',191 words
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Article209 1908-05-09 2 There's a t ingle of s^ng in the air, \nd a t lunilt of '.ore in my breast Is it spr'ug they are welcoming there: There's a tangle of i mg ia the air, And a peifiUM thu's fragrant and fair That blows from hee land in209 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement648 1908-05-09 2 A BRASIER 15 H.P. DOUBLE PHAETON HAS ARRIVED. Long chassis, Model 1908, 4 cylinders with all the latest Brasier Patents. Reliable Strong— Unw a stable Beautiful and Fashionable Body of the highest comfort with side entrance and the new patent sliding seats Grande Garosserie de Luxe (KING OF BELGIUM STYLE.)648 words
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Advertisement390 1908-05-09 2 Hv>v>crtiBcmcnt& NOTWES. ESHARAT KHAN Co. Cheapest and best Book Binders, Printers, and Account Book Rulers. All orders executed promptly. Sellers of New and Second-hand Books. Second-hand Books at half price, Binding excellent. Chit Books at 75 cts. each. File Books (foolscap size) at $9 per dozen (letter size* $7.20 a390 words
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Advertisement736 1908-05-09 2 H&vertiaements. NOTWES. NOTICE. Take notice that the Power of Attorney dated 25th October 1907 from Nai Nieng Pisam to Koh Chwee Chiang appointing him Manager of Chop Hong Lee Chan of No. 68 Boat Quay, Singapore has been revoked as from this date and that I the Undersigned have been736 words
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Advertisement472 1908-05-09 2 H^pcrtiBcmcntt. NOTWES. MADAME FAMBON, LADY DENTIST. High Class Wobk Moderate Price. No. 215, Orchard Road. Nov 21 u.c JAVANESE COOLIES. Suitable for Rubber other estates. guaranteed to be Singkehs, are sup- plied on very favorable terms by MORAUX Co. Api 2 SHORTHAND TYPEWRITING Promptly executed. Absolute secrecy guaranteed. Mrs. E.472 words
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Advertisement564 1908-05-09 2 Iftpcrtiecmcnu. BANKS. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Paid-up Capital J 1 ,000,000 Rksmbvi Fukd Sterling Reserve $15,000,000 47Q Silver Reserve $13,500,000) WBB SW »Q Reseevi Liability of Peopeietors H .IQOO/XK) COUET OF DIEECTOEfe. Hon. Mr. Henbt Kbswjck. Cbai*mak. E. Gobtz, Esq.— I>ei ;an# E. G. Lakkett, Es^. C. KI *m mmmm,564 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous163 1908-05-09 2 Sunday Church Services. St. iinm 's I 'athei.:: Third Sunday after Easter. 7 im Matins and Litany. Hymn 175. 7.45 am Holy Oommnmkm i Choral'. Introit Like as the H irt Service Smart Hymns 555, 338 Uld -.92. 94" pm Sunday School. 345 pm Bible Classes A I'i Its). pm163 words
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Article1397 1908-05-09 3 Tue ojreat I tr. of China m passing tfcroagb Singapoi tomom bv the N. D. Ll vi j >rck T:iis is a sketch i t lim bv B>u Ei« i i Danbj, Pacific Bra.— v in March. 1887, the writer, then a bo\ I aefenteea, called1,397 words
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Article215 1908-05-09 3 A hscovery is said to have been made at Simla which should prove of great interest to the art world an old oil painting was purchased at one of the auction sales at the A. ance Agency by a gentleman residing in Sioila. for a small215 words
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Article201 1908-05-09 3 Ir ia stated that the French Wsa Office has l>eea experimenting since the beginning of tiie •ear with the system of wireless telephony invented hy Mr Lee de Forest, the inventor of the system of wireless telegraphy lued in the I'ait^d States. Mr de Forest's new in201 words
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Article147 1908-05-09 3 Here is a little tale, not of a fish but of a whale. The Glasgow Weekly Herald "is the tale pitcher this ume Whah Swallows tbi Patent Knot Recorder —Terrible Sufferings of the Leviathan High above the shrill and awful howling of a hurricane,147 words
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Article809 1908-05-09 3 Na ifioi it a t df ii mm if Un nail d ffi -u II I] taxed ths erf seamen and For it ii point mariner, ii be wcu I be held scatheless inu-' nut only to i gatfl bil ship io the way as to sa809 words
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88 1908-05-09 3 ar of P NOW READY TJ Directory for Ban;ko^ an 1 Siam con tains a complete and official List of the Government Departments and the Principal Commercial 11 .untry, h 1- ith information absoh j essentia] uk reliant, the Trader, the P' Man, the88 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement762 1908-05-09 3 _^__f_HI Wz9f*^**t^ Ma******* i sV^ wxfi^ Suffering in Silence. Many women go through life always ailing, weak and unhappy. The languor and bloodlessness of girls and young women, with headaches and fain tings the nervous ailments, back pains and failure of strength of wives and mothers the trial of matrons762 words
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Advertisement90 1908-05-09 3 There is no Work Possible on the Most Expensive Machine which cannot be Performed on aW Mm >4^=== r=c mm 9*. *9 Pk Sn*tt xsa^£*ssmt uiim n flpai vk \lut* J...V4 Jm\\ wajm^osAjß^f^m It is guaranteed to outlast the highest It is without clumsiness or excessive wfti fli t If90 words
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Miscellaneous458 1908-05-09 3 SINCAPORE AND KRANJI RAILWAY. From Ist April, 1908, and until further notice. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. UP TRAINSam. am. am. am. am. am. am. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. pm. Borneo Wf. 7.18 10.08 1.53 4.35 People's Pk 7.27 10.17 2.01 4.42 Tank Rd 6.00458 words
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Article2960 1908-05-09 4 The thi d of Mr Kipling's Letters to the Family," in the Morning Post" says >h little did the Wolf Child cure. As first he planned a home, Waat city should arise and bear The weight and S:ate of Rome A shiftless, westward wandering tramp, Cheeked by2,960 words
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Article219 1908-05-09 4 A man had a cough it was a young one, only a tickle in the throat, it bothered him every morning. He bought a package of COngh drop}, and he coughed forenoons. His wife fixed up several receipts he coughed in the afternoon, too. His neighbors all219 words
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Article101 1908-05-09 4 Per PIO S imor, due May U F J B^ -md children. Mn E. M Benjafiald and child, II i dren. Walmeslev. M v. A B V I- v. V \Y iUJ g_ Mrs nd child, H Mrs Shaw and child, Mrs C. 1 Neal and101 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement714 1908-05-09 4 THE MEMORY MAN Brain Fag, Exhaustion, Neuralgia The man who never forgets! Is it possible there can be such a manone who remembers everything We suppose it does not ordin..: occur to readers what a tremendous advantage a reiiab'e memor\ **i 1 them, how even their very abilities, friendships, and714 words
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Miscellaneous628 1908-05-09 4 VESSELS KXPECTEB STEAMERS. Giving port of departure, arui (where fenonaj date due here, and name of Agents. Airiie, Sydney. June 25 Bonotead Achillea, China. May 24 Measfi Alcinous, China, May 25; Mai Andalusia. Hamburg. May Been Mejer. j Arcadia. Colombo, May £2; P I D Anstralien, Saigon, May 18; M628 words
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Article1607 1908-05-09 5 The new Criminal Appeal Act came into force a fortnight ago aod with it a great deal ot complicated legal marfciiiiaji The Court w.li consist of the Lord Chief Justice ani eight judges ol the Kiag\ Bench Division. Not less than three judges may form a quorum,1,607 words
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Article190 1908-05-09 5 Ti.-' following authentic and remarkable petition has been forwarded to a Calcutta pape- from the mofussil. It opens magni ticently. May it please your Highness, Sir," and continues Most Religion for the sale vide the Heaven. But I most complacent Equinox Pray. Which your clannish offspring ail190 words
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Article85 1908-05-09 5 The "Western Momin- Newa" eays the battleship Dreadnought ha3 accomplished a notable .steaming performance, £s the result oi an important discovery in connection with bei turbine machinery. After leaving Rosyth last week she steamed utan average of 20$ knots per hour against the tide for twelve consecutive85 words
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Article359 1908-05-09 5 DOAN'S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS - DOAN'S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS BY Stone and Kidney Disease. Mr. Catlin, of Hardess Street, Heme Hill, London, England, writes I wa.s ill altogether about four years from what the doctors land I had to see three of them) told me was stone and kidney disease," said Mrs.359 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement316 1908-05-09 5 MINING. G. H. Hone, Consulting Mining Engineer Rallies Buildings, Singapore, and 10 Walbrook London E.G. and F.M.S. 20 years experico in the Management of Mines in the Far East. Reports on Mines and Mining Properties. Management of Mines and prospecting operations undertaken. Representative of the Eastern Mercantile and (ieneral Syndicate,316 words
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Advertisement522 1908-05-09 5 Hftvertfeemcnts. muerioNs. AUCTION SALE OF A Valuable Trade-Mark. TO BE HELD AT Powell Co's Saleroom On Tuesday, 19th May, at 2-30 pm. The valuable trade-mark used for many years in connection with the manufacture of eitronella oil at Teban Louise Estate, Singapore. The property of Hermann Katz, deceased. POWELL Co.,522 words
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Advertisement528 1908-05-09 5 fl&verttsemcnts. AUCTIONS. MORTGAGEE S SALE. OF Milch Buffaloes and Cows. THE UNDtKiIUNED HAS RECEIVED INST; TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT No. 12 MACPHERSON ROAD ON Saturday, the 9th May, 1908 at 2 p.m. 12 Black Indian Milch Buffalces. 1 White Indian Milch Cow. H. A. CRANE. Auctioneer. May 7528 words
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Advertisement568 1908-05-09 5 THE Singapore Free Press. Morning Daily. To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press is now a Morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Cash price Ten Cents a copy Subscribers' copies will be delivered at their private residences, (or town oflßooi568 words
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Article15 1908-05-09 6 BROWNEIGG.- -On April 9, at 11 Grand Parade, Portsmouth. Lady BROWNRIGG, of a daughter.15 words
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Article46 1908-05-09 6 Sharps EUdbourne. At the Presbyterian Church. Northern boad. Penang, on the 4th inst.. by the Rev. Ernest La m.a.. William Krnnbdi Sharps, second son of James Sharpe. of Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland, to Mast Elizabeth ELadboubnb, eldest daughter of tb.- late George Kadbourne, of Dublin. Ireland.46 words
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Article, Illustration27 1908-05-09 6 Here shall the fte» ight nip.int.iin, od unbribed by gain Here patriot truth h p-kmous precepts draw. Pie»V': I > Religion, Loyalty and 1-iw.27 words
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Article1268 1908-05-09 6 N >t for tbe first time b&s a resolution been passed iu tlie llouseof Commons wbicb amouuts to a threat of abolition of the chief portion of the Colony's excise revenue, I nauiely that on opium. Thia renewed action however, creates a situation that calls for1,268 words
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Article315 1908-05-09 6 Tne 11 -ii m Colonial Engineer \Y« sti il in the Sa. Calcutta wi-e says that tlip r ously ill, one side of I p iralysed. Batriet ior the 6 I oar races on Thursday 1 4th races will be hei 1 about ti June. Mr B Carlos, tl dar,315 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement171 1908-05-09 6 Sohnlein Rheingold y^\ [J I Ml I [11 !1| I ill Das istdieMarkc as-- omm I k I I S'Of H K?V ci H I *l;^i v* *yyyam. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND TO! John Little (Mb Co., Ltd. ************f Vk[^^"^ \atf a 111 I'WMWBB— «—WB—BM M ,'a«MK3aMUTMIM«IMW^>m«VM»MaWMBMI<«-«Mn» w you our new171 words
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Advertisement321 1908-05-09 6 PORTRAITS, GROUPS aad ENLARGEMENTS. Of the Very Highest Stan lard of Attistic aud Technical Excellence, the production of acknowledged leaders in the profession, possessing the highest skill ani superior experience, ani working in the largest and most completely equipped and up-to-iate S'udio of any in the Far East We always321 words
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Advertisement65 1908-05-09 6 M. BOLTER NEW STOCK. Real Russian Cigarettes Smoked Salmon Red Salmon Caviare Black Sturgeon Caviare M. BOLTER, 69, Anson Road. May 9 tths SON LEVY TURF ACCOUNTANT, Member cf all leading Sporting Clubs of Australia. Wishes to inform the Singapore public that lie is prepared to do business on ali65 words
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Article269 1908-05-09 7 Weekly Pensions. The chief feature ol Mr Asq uth's Badge! lor indigent persons ot« »<*»«■ Phis will not exceed mUi u annually. He reduces I or duty to twenty-two pence per hundredweight Taxation is otherwise uncharged. I ii 3.14 p. m. In the previous wire the cost of269 words
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Article23 1908-05-09 7 Ef M b, 11 15 a.m. se in Imports for April amI 7 and the decrease in Sxporl tame h amou::23 words
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Article37 1908-05-09 7 Management is to ba ining a special M v, iu the by Mad ane Carrie Do ►pera House, pany, ai -he first sing iueen, .ur Sullivan out nnas for tbis prr. I ber ini.37 words
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44 1908-05-09 7 Al ready stated, the Colombo p YO y a cricket te in December; but everything on tbe tinancia > The members am subfl urd« tlie i —4- C-. U/.;«/-. *n «rtf 1 (By Submarine Telegraph. Reuter's.)44 words
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Article50 1908-05-09 7 An Amnesty. King Manuel of Portugal with great pomp proe ceded t;> Parliament, took the oath, and was proclaimed King. Rec. 3.14 pm. King Manusl of Portugal has issued a decree of amnesty to ali political offenders, except those charged with the assassinations of his father and brother.50 words
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Article53 1908-05-09 7 Austrian Emperor's Jubilee. Tie ir Majesties the Kaiser and KaUerin of Germany have arrived at Vienna to convey congratulations, at the head of a dozen Gtrman Kinga and Princes, to the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary on the occasion of the sixtieth year of his reign (the53 words
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Article33 1908-05-09 7 U. S. Fleet's Welcome. Received May Sth, 11.10 am. The U. S. battleship fleet has arrived at San Francisco and has bal au enthusiastic welcome. Tea days fetes are arranged.33 words
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Article468 1908-05-09 7 The Port of London Bill has been read a seoond time. Captain J. W. Nelson, R W. Kent Regt will be the Visitor at the Detention Barracks for the ensuing week. The following second lieutenants Li.W.lv. Regt.) are promoted to be lieutenants. I aH. F. Lair, John468 words
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Article1310 1908-05-09 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago j Hhelli. J U VENAL, So the wild bulls of Basban who account themselves tha "unco guid" of the Parliamentary world have baen at it again in the Arena of the Hous 3. The Chinese Governmen f which all who1,310 words
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Article384 1908-05-09 7 A large gathering of the little people of Siugipore, and a goodly sprinkling of mamUiii and cousins and aunts, not to speak of a number of unattached bachelors who had the opportunity to contemplate the lack of parental joys that their celibate condition entailed, assembled at tbe Victoria384 words
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171 1908-05-09 7 THE CORRICK FAMILY AND THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE. Mr James Bury, who is Mr Maurice Bind mum' a Business Minigar with the nctad Family of Entertainers known as the Corrick Family, is doin^ a bold Ihing by undertaking to prepare the Victoria Theatre f( r tie entertain nent to ba171 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement480 1908-05-09 7 ROBINSON Co. THE CUUSS AUTOMATIC SAFETY RAZOR. %***m PRICE x PRI "E COMPLETE IN V 0F LEATHER BOX 1 M BUDES SEPA ATELY $6.50 110 I ONE PACKET INCLUDING A J OF 2U BLADES. 12 BLADES. The Clausa Automatic Razor is simplicity itselt. It is absolutely a perfect antispetic Razor480 words
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Article769 1908-05-09 8 (Bj the Mail. Rambutan. Managers advise completion cf repairs to boiler and restarting of plant. New [.ondon Borneo Tobacco Com- pany.— The sales of crop 1907 to date total 1,808 bales at o. 1151. realising about £23,600. Hilden Streams Rubber. Tbe third ordinary general meeting was held on769 words
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Article183 1908-05-09 8 Mr Whitelaw. Reid, the American Ambas- .ug at the MUmal dinner baton Chamber of Commerce, referred to the rem of Sin Fraaeiaco from I t- of Um eutbqoake .tnd tire. Even ■ate linking Ites this waa the spirit in which the inJL>iui f ab'.e San Franciscans fronted183 words
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Article18 1908-05-09 8 i bmri n Mall] L C onkerinm'a Paia balm hrt or mes a dav and r„i,u;„,18 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement505 1908-05-09 8 advertisements. SHIPPING. KYX JAPAN BAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Undm Mail Contracts with TH« IMP«BIAL JAPANBSB GOVBRNMKNT. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First505 words
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Advertisement692 1908-05-09 8 H&vcrtisemente. SHIPPING. __-j» m OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co. Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nav. Co. Ltd. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards j for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool692 words
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Advertisement644 1908-05-09 8 advertisements. 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 Coaat, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Porta. .Steamers will leave Singapora on or aboat MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) 1908 Arcadia May644 words
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Advertisement621 1908-05-09 8 B&vertiaements. SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. The steamers of tbis Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, tbey are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo621 words
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Advertisement457 1908-05-09 8 H&pcrtiacmcnts. SHIPPING. MJ. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen INPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail Btnamer this Company sail fortnightly from hr-men Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Mars,.Naples, Alexandria and rice v*rsa) Port Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang. Singap >r>: B ngkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki A, Kobe to457 words
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Article705 1908-05-09 9 Some Japanese Views. representative of tha Post had the .-ire ot interviewing leading member* of Japanese business community on Wtd BtsdtjJ upon the subject of the boycott of Mpam-se goo* by the Chinese. The new* -tamed any bt crystallised as follows There is general regret that a purely705 words
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Article200 1908-05-09 9 --Miner Fernden-\ Gap- Fisher, arm- I tt E- priflsali fiom <i'!ayH ;ml month awaiting orderEarly in the j Ferndene was bartered :rry a cargo ties Irom Japan to md on the way across the Pacific the steamer pasa Itl rough bnrrkace Ca: as the llth and 12th200 words
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Article645 1908-05-09 9 j It seems to be tbe fixed opinion of all thoughtful Americans tbat tbe future of tbe I nited States depends entirely upon its ability to maintain tbe preponderance of the English stock of settlers. In tbe race for pre-emi-nence this stock of colonists had a good645 words
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Article320 1908-05-09 9 One Thousand Men Bkpobtkd Killed. A mining disaster in Kwangsi has startled the native world of the two provinces alike by the magnitude of the catastrophe itself and the hearing oi the event on the future mining operations in this part of China. Piobably iV>v foreigners320 words
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Article59 1908-05-09 9 There is probably uo medicine manufactbat can be found in mere homes in the United States than Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has been in m ral use for over thirty years and each succ< -ive epid< mic of diarrhoea and dysentery during this time59 words
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Article328 1908-05-09 9 A City telephone company connect'- over 200,000 telephones with its central switch board. There is an average of sixteen square loot of skin covering tbe human body, with an average of over 10,000 little nerve telepb.m. in each foot square, or over 160.000 in all."328 words
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Article348 1908-05-09 9 Toe followiui? is a briff pn-s^ notice of the appearances in Rangoon of the Corrick family of entertainers, bo are to appear on Monday night at the Teutonia Ciub The Corrick Family gavo another exe. programme at- the Jubilee Hall last night Hisa Alice Corrick was in348 words
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Article267 1908-05-09 9 The social relations of Europeans with natives— a topic of old standing have been discussed in India with much earnestness -luring the year. There have been constant complaints that the higher district officials are so much engaged in mere official duties that they have not the power, even267 words
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Article27 1908-05-09 9 Mr. C. B. Wainwri^it of Lemon City, Fla., U. S. A., haa irritfc n th- aianaf acturers that much^bette^ results _are_ Q^^.i"^^ f™™ 4U^27 words
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Advertisement543 1908-05-09 9 BUTTERFLY BRAND <^^^ fFUSSELLSI I PURE I I Cream and Milks I I THE FAVOURITES ALL OVER THE WORLD. 1 1 TEN GOLD MEDALS. 1 Keep your Labels to get a Gold Watch Free R®\ NmWrtm of Winners ir. this district sent on atpluation. /^^i ALWAYS INSIST ON FUSSELL'S. DALMANN&Co.543 words
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Advertisement230 1908-05-09 9 H&vcitlscmcnts. I HI 'll IV f r■ri■■ii i n a M mk I i, gives is a 1*5% ea-fi tb.' ho are to P v f t. e aU P«V K fl '^"piosttauonHalls ;,;1 IX I Coca c I Wine. t^ e o*nmii aimva. PB^^^HM i j i i J230 words
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Article905 1908-05-09 10 Not the most optimistic reformer or enthu- j siastic revolutionary that from the view point of twenty years ago looked forward to the changes that then seemed impending would; have dared to prophecy an overturning and rosaatirn so oossnlecs as that which now meets the ga/ I905 words
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59 1908-05-09 10 Th3 results of the Evelyn Wood Cap competition for sutrebing aad shooting, which Alders! it, have been issued, shooting skill shown by the men is it>e<i hous. The best six teams ia order of merit were Ist Co 8 ll points 2nd B Co Ist59 words
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Article626 1908-05-09 10 A New Species Found in Gobi Desert. There was little prospect thirty years ago of the discovery cf a genuine wild horse. While evidence existed that wild horses were probably as abundant in prehistoric times in the South of Europe as zebras are to day in British626 words
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Article354 1908-05-09 10 EFFICIENCY OF DISINFECTANTS. ffaci3BiTi oi i Stats <■' lrantee. From the point of view of the general public one of the most important matters referred to yesterday at the London School of Tropical Medicine during a demonstration of the Rideal- Walker test for determining the efficiency of disinfectants was the354 words
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Article399 1908-05-09 10 Ths prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Singapore, 4.1 May, 1908. Beans, Long per catty 4 do. French do 17 Beef per 11). 18 Beef Steak do. 20 Bean Sprouts per catty 3 Bamboo399 words
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172 1908-05-09 10 THE CEYLON OBSERVER" (Established in Colombo 1834) Circulates throughout the island of Ceylon And in Southern India. Its Overland Edition circulates extensively in Great Britain and Ireland, as well as amongst persons interested in Ceylon resident in other parts of the world. Ceylon Observer (Daily). Annual subscription, including postage to172 words
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Article338 1908-05-09 10 F. D Cheshire, thc Examiner of I nited States Consulates in tbe Orient, who spent a day in Manila last week SB RMBtl Iron, tralia to Hongkong told th< Qablei American tliat Manila was adva than any citv in hie distri I f all the territon338 words
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Article351 1908-05-09 10 .e of the year, leop to be in evidence, and one with a j cularly strong set of teeth, has just been at Khs r, nhi 01 assailant old run for their money befo enough ll al to st< t his biting 1 correspond*351 words
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Article88 1908-05-09 10 "BABY BUREAUX IN CHURCH. Bawl mm rwiee 'bs I j are the bssst innovation estal enterprising pastors of churches in I T: gned to enable suffering from the servant faun: Divine of a j] Eaeh mother as sh. ceives a tieket. a dupli. tached to the baby, whi.-h eomf it88 words
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Advertisement99 1908-05-09 10 GBh By Special Purveyors to A Warrant Jr^S Pfe^lC H.M. The King. q II Celebrated Oilmen's Stores JkW I t PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, £J W% 1 POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR, HH B| Agents for LEA PERRINS WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE ggP Crosse Black we IK Ltd. m —FKJ*\^\ i **T\_*t\_^*\*^*-a \Cm^\99 words
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Advertisement202 1908-05-09 10 .j^t^J^T Benger's Food, prepared with J^^f] Zf fresh new milk, is all food. J^H f It is distinguished from others by the case wuh v, i. !t can be digested and absorbed. It can be serve-:. prepared to suit the exact physical condition c the person for whom it it202 words
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Advertisement127 1908-05-09 10 Up-Country s J Expeditions ST" and shooting parties should SBi ST never go without a few jars of 55E I LEMCO. They take up very little JS room, and most sportsmen wool fl no more think of leaving I fl B behind than setting out with fl fl ammunition. Not127 words
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721 1908-05-09 11 At the annual general meeting the chairman made a full statement on the negotiations now abandoned, for the acquisition of rosby Hall. The policy of tbe Government m regard to the preservation of the stability the India rupee at le. 44. and the721 words
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Article87 1908-05-09 11 There comes the iafcaroating MWI th.it the Straits OIHWIIMMII ■ppomnttT ta^in^ a leaf outofthebojk m£m Council is also iag to sell bills on London al the hxed rate L 1- I'L!. < ijs the Standard. The exchange in: :atry has shown a weak a f of late,87 words
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96 1908-05-09 11 A male Austr..:-.. Lieutenant Add-on. won the I ImtPH I M Bis ey. A lady i mmm day. A: tne I v kon in BSaU Association, in Melbourne, yo ing h f, J* T is eligible to comp-"- I kJ uiatches held96 words
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Article73 1908-05-09 11 (Corrected up to May. 8.) Bank 4 m/s 2/4 demand 2/3| Private credits 3 m/g 2/4 credits 6 m/s M 2/4| Fkance, demand Bank. 291 i Gmmant, demand w M 236? India, T.T, 1744 Honqkong, demand 23}% Yokohama, demand 113^ Java, demand ]39 j Bangkok, demand 64 J Sovbmigns,73 words
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Article128 1908-05-09 11 May 8. Tin $70.25* Gambier 6.90 Gambier Cube No. 1 10 50 Gambier Cube No. 2 9.50 Pepper Black (ord'u. S'pore) buyers 11.25 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5 p.«.) buyers 19.12^ Nutmegs (110 to the 1b.)... 18.50 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 20.00 Mace (Banda) nom Olovee (Amboina) Liberian128 words
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Article786 1908-05-09 11 Capital CspiUl Issac F*ld r Issued p«idapY*!a« op Ccmpacy. QudUUom 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Bekt Tin Mining Co. Ltd 650 1300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited 7 $600,000 600,0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Oo Ltd II £400,000 350,000 1 1 Dnff Development Co Ltd €60,000 60,000 1786 words
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Advertisement415 1908-05-09 11 Hfcvcrtfsemcnta* WANTED. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. WANTED Assistant Teacher (Male). Apply Acting Director of Education, S. S. k F. M. S. I Singapore. Singapore, 6th May, 1908. May 7 14.5 LOOK HERE. Kight year's experienced correspondent and Book keeper. Good knowledge of Shipping and Insurance tire and marine; seeks immediate position permanent.415 words
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Advertisement470 1908-05-09 11 Hfcv>erttsement& On the Berth. SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, JAPAN. The s.s. CARDIGANSHIRE." 4,127 tons, Captain Tyres, will be despatched for the above ports on Monday afternoon the llth inst. She has excellent accommodation for saloon passengers. For freight or passage apply to BOUSTEAD Co., Agents. May 9470 words
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Advertisement335 1908-05-09 11 TO LET. TO LET.— Struan. 7 Leonie Hill, Grange Road. 4 bedrooms and bathrooms. Water and Gas laid on. Tennis Court Stabling for 4 horses. Apply Williams Draper k Steadman, TO LET From Ist August No. 3, Dubliu road, at present occupied by Dr. Yon Wedel. gas and water laid335 words
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Advertisement162 1908-05-09 11 TO LET. TO LET FURNISHED. Balmeg at Pasir Panjang. For furti particulars, apply to D. Turner, British Dispensary. x- J Mar 5 u.c TO BE LET. The handsome, commodious, cool, wellbuilt and conveniently situated family residence known as No. 9 LLOYD ROAD. Large dining-room with tesselated flooring. Spacious and lofty162 words
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Advertisement125 1908-05-09 11 TO LET. TO LET. A newly built bun. alow No. 795 Bml < att Rood tii mdi istom mar Telok Kurau. Apply Aii Ambar Ifl :.:.;L street. Feb 28 nc TO BE LET. A Newly Erected Bungalow at the Sea View Hotel Compound. Apply to MEYER BROS. or at the125 words
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Article1702 1908-05-09 12 OSDIHABI M Kirns.. PnTDAI May B. Present The Deputy President (Mr J. Polglaae), Dl Fowlie aud Messrs. A. W. Bai'.ey H. L. Coghlan, Wm. Maclean, A. J. \V \\\v kins, Cheng Ken- L?e, alao Ut W. R Ci Middleton (Health Officer), Mr F. J. Beuj itield lectin^ Secretary)1,702 words
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Article108 1908-05-09 12 I Thm sday night a most successful social evening was held at the Youug Women's Christian Association, about 120 members and friends being present. The programme was provided by the meml ra and included a pianforte duet between Misa Hessenauer Miss N ines; "Roses" by Miss Lemon; a recitation108 words
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Article356 1908-05-09 12 CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION STILL UNSOLVED. It would seem that the Marine Court which, yesterday afternoon, heard the last of I the evidenc i called regarding the recent exI plosion on the oil hulk, Tancarville, while in drv dock, will be greatly exercised in their effort to discover356 words
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Article239 1908-05-09 12 Three yen-' rigorou> imprisonment I >i possessing instruments and materials for coining, and five for counterfeiting, were the sentences passed on Yong Kim Fontr, bj Mr Justice Sercomfce Smith on resuming the Assize hearing yes'erday. Killed poi T'- i mv Ce>His Lordship and a special jury of whom239 words
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Article128 1908-05-09 12 Captain W. lv 'her of the German steamer Wongkoi was charged before Mr Thunder, the acting fourth magistrate, yesterday, with importim: 300 I ihils of contraband chandu, valued at 5'2,400. Mr C. I. Carver appeared for the Farm and Mr Ellis repia- mted the Captain. Police Sergeant Mussel128 words
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Article97 1908-05-09 12 A Cantonese woman was arrested on Thursday evening for attempting to pass counterfeit dollars at a money-shauger's shop at Rochore. Her house at Middle-rd was searched and another bad dollar was found. S. van men found in the house were detained for enquiry. The accused appeared before Mr97 words
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Article173 1908-05-09 12 The Corinthia arrived from Cardiff yesterday with 4,505 tons of coil for the admiralty. The Portuguese cruiser Adamastor is expected from Lisbon en rout a to Macao, where she is to be stationed for some time. Tbe sunken local steamer Sri Muar was raised on Tuesday morning from173 words
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Article176 1908-05-09 12 Per Ranee Mr aud Mrs Brecdveld. Per Hai Nam Mrs Hudson and Mr McCnlly. Per Edendale: A. Joseph, D. M. Steward, Passengers Outward. Per P O Delhi from London —Mr T. Boyd, Mr A. Gallie, Mrs Newbolt, Mr Godfrey. From Marseilles. Mr A. Boyd, Mr and Mrs Craijr, Mt176 words
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Advertisement41 1908-05-09 12 DAHL S BunnaßDßHM.uMKi^HaßuaHHamMm^aMaMHm SOLD EVERYWHERE. *M mim*mr*TTr*mM** r^TcrTv^^-: -~?m*9s>9\n>m BINOCULARS FIELD GLASSES r ok a i U Ebb ilfl mm%mw mmr •**m **mr A SPECIAL DISPLAY OF PRISMS DISTINGUISHING COLOURS. MANUFACTURED BY DOLLOND CO., london. SOLE AGENTS [JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.!41 words
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Miscellaneous245 1908-05-09 12 CLEARANCES. May 7. Kiev, Rus. str., Seletsky, for Odessa. May 8. Sarie Borneo, Dut. Btr., Koekx, for Cotie via poreKasama, Brit, str., Pursell, for Manila. Romany, Brit, str., Xasbet. for Palembang. Emilie, Dut. str., Mahmcod, for Rhio. Delhi. Brit, .str., Andrews, for Hongkong and Shanghai. Koning Willem 111 Dut. Btr.,245 words
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Miscellaneous637 1908-05-09 12 YESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Sea Belle F.M.S. Yacht 400 Aamat Hai I P at >••■• teaham P. Swett Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee Ban Whatt Hin Brit 195 Morrell May 6 Kaantnn Straits SS Co. K Paka;. Bullmouth Brit 2607637 words
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