The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 July 1908
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section13 1908-07-01 1 -THEI AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1908. XO. 6,33113 words
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Article179 1908-07-01 1 Mr Sievler, the well- known sporting newspaper proprietor, has been charged with the seiious offence of trying to extort money from a South Africin magnate. He waa remanded. (Pige 5). In the Commons it was stated heavy ex« i penditure iv connection with deepniing tbe Canal wouM179 words
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Article1014 1908-07-01 1 D sometm i u.e," ea id the little gi rb she was m tone, grey eyes, grey hair, and a grey expression "itsometi stems to me that thore are a lot of people thi. world w e ys doing someyd) whilst they let their own proper and lawful1,014 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1908-07-01 1 RjJ jLM II O favourably known for ffa V «S fl isa^P 50 years m the Straits, Boudoir, Concert Grand, Grand Upright Grand Pianola i a fyi _n o The Best and the chea P est m the SHOW ROOMS, 375 Victoria Street. A. FRANKEL Co., Sub-Agents. Bff _R fSP-S384 words
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Advertisement253 1908-07-01 1 Entertainments. ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH, BEACH liUAu. To-Nipt! To-Night CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Ist Show, 7.30 to 9 p.m. 1. (iive me back my Dummy 2. Hunchback brings Good Luck 3. Christmas Eve -light 4. Land of Peaceful Mornings Korea 5. Tbe Little Conjurer 6. A Quiet Inn 7. Magic Dice S. Our253 words
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Advertisement117 1908-07-01 1 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. New Zealand, Yangtsze and China Insurance Companies, Adamson, Gilfillan agents Page 2. Gosling Oc Co., agents for Java Cleaning and i)y<ing "Works Page 4. Mr. Bruderer's interest and Jaeger and Co., ceases Page 2. For sale rubber estate Also pedigree dogs —Page 3. To let, bungalows and unfurnished117 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous177 1908-07-01 1 THE WFEK Six aside Football 5.15 and 5.30 p Y. If. C. A Mr. R. J. Bartlett, 8.30 p P O Mail Homeward due. Gymkhana Heats, -1 45 p Daibousie Chapter, 8.30 p S.V A. D.R.F. Gun Laying, 5 S.R.E. (V) Military Engineering, 5.30 p NDL Homeward Mail due. Maxim177 words
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Article435 1908-07-01 2 3 to be a good opening for an enterprising yo an to open up a B■: La Bussoreh. judging from the British Cor. to the For.ign Oiilcc. which have I to the Bengal chamber of merce tor of S The ire pushing their retail trade m the435 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1908-07-01 2 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Dan-Ma Remedy m India. k l___l"_i? l I *^r «s ana stiu re(1 re .i^^J19 words
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Advertisement472 1908-07-01 2 B&vcrtiscmcnts. TO LET. TO BE LET. ''Dove Cot" Xo. 124, River Valley Road. Belmont," seaside, Confederate Estate. 11 Benmore," do. do. Avily to Mr. Wee Kay Poh c o Opium Farm. July 1 1.8 TO LET A Bungalow, close to the Town, Xo. 94. Emerald Hill Road, lately occupied by472 words
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Advertisement674 1908-07-01 2 advertisements. -»-"M-----M------B-W------B-W-_-_______-__________-_____^^ TO LET. TO LET FURNISHED. From Aug. 1 Cpper part of Xo. 217 Orchard road opposite Presbyterian Church Water laid on telephone. Lately occupied by Singapore Nursing Association. June 30 7.7 TO LET A compound house No. 28-A, Syed Allie Road. Apply at Xo. 71, Prinsep Street. June674 words
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Advertisement582 1908-07-01 2 HD\>crttocmcnt& NOTIGES. NOTICE. The interest and responsibility m our firm of Mr. C. Bruderer cease from to-day. Singapore, 30th June, 1908. JAEGER Co. duly 1 4.7 NOTICE. Our Representative has arrived, aud may be consulted at Hotel de l'Europe. CONSULTATION FREE. Hours 9 to 12 and 3 to will be582 words
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Advertisement375 1908-07-01 2 advertisements. INSURANGES. HEW ZEALAND INSURANCE CO., LTD, FIRE AND MARINE. YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOC. LTD. MARINE. CHINA F.RE INSURANCE CO,, ITD. Fire and Marine iJisks of every description underwritten at lowest current rates. Adamson Gilfillan Co Ltd. General Agents. A. J. SCANDRETT. Manager Insurance Department. SOUTH BRITISH MSUMICE Mb Ud. FIRE375 words
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Advertisement439 1908-07-01 2 Hftvcctteiiieiitu BANKS. Hongkong 4 Shanghai Bai., Corporation Paid-up Caiitai Sl^-vwiaaa Sterlinfir Reserve $15,000,4)00 Silver Reserve 113,50 "'OO.OOO Reserve Liaeil.-. j Pbopritou. «15,000,Ce0 COCRT OF DIEICTORS. Hon. Uk. U.NP.T Keswick. Chairmah E. Goetz, Esq.— Deputy Chaihman. E. G. I3AR&ETT, Esa. C. R. Le.v? Mann E Gustav I >Esq B. Sasnu^ V439 words
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Article254 1908-07-01 3 < SS I: w. I SM-LBT. At the meet Qraad Councillors other d iy, Priaee Ching and Duke expressed themselves as m favour ol the I of Constitutional Government within a period of six years. Nati Prince Ching and B E Chang Chih-tung are m favour of deferring254 words
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Article173 1908-07-01 3 Lcting Comman-" B gapore, 3»»th June. 19 S V. A. ierly officer Lieut D Robertson. N CO. Bombr E. E. Johnson. Parades, on Friday If til Jv. it 30 pm, D.R.F. and Gun Laying. er 2nd L it H Tongue. N Bombr H. J. Wightwkk. P at 5.30173 words
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Article82 1908-07-01 3 Central Kewa" correspondent at writes From a source m which I learned lain has now so far recovered te his old self. He is fully better, ja rrom his ot. The E H n locks bright he ;ht signs of lameneaa fl ks and drives he82 words
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Article204 1908-07-01 3 i Mr. Consnl Frost reports on the trade and aimer c I Saibari and Puket, which com prise the Western Siamese States ci the Malay Peninsula, for tbe year 1907. Trade generally o ie y )d during the year m MonthPuket, owing to the high price of tin, and204 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement684 1908-07-01 3 advertisements. f r. t. ilq -~>\ 1 ab-ut Aye:-'. Cherry "'fp"^oM Pectoral. Hi-, lfe#\l i_o:a,r told I//1 1/ U mother mid i —^l,:: I her, anl her /J J J 1 !/i to 3 ld°h h er [M IrlS-kjr A it's ®> Us.one stand- w~___ard cuugh medicine for children "Qierrii684 words
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Advertisement590 1908-07-01 3 advertisements. AUGTIONS. MORTGAGEES SALE Monday, 13th July, at 2.30 pm. All that piece of Land situate m District of Singapore Town held under Government Lease for 989 Years, Quit Eent $2, Area 1796 square feet, together wifch the house thereon known as No. 172, Beach Road. Kent 865. EL L.590 words
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Advertisement154 1908-07-01 3 EDINBURGH STOUT FIRST CLASS STOUT mJt Smmmm* W^S-dS* im-^^mT VV J9b may become better known per case of 7 doz. pints until further PURE HOKWEGIAH COWS fMK. -THE only eannecl Milk m which the Fuli Flavour of fresh 6>ow f s Milk is retained. i m To be had from154 words
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Article44 1908-07-01 4 ©omestic Occurrences. Births. At Eskbank," Tanglin Road. Singapore, the wife of M S. M_B PIN, of a sou. Calcutta, Batavia, and Sourabaya papers, please copy. On Friday June 26th at No. J Dalvey Estate, the wife of Mr. F. C. FFORDB of a son.44 words
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Article17 1908-07-01 4 I T! People's rght maintain, •iii' i! by pain rnth y and Law17 words
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Article, Illustration2255 1908-07-01 4 Crime and how best to deal with it constitutes au important problem ia every community. Iv a community like any one of the Straits S.ttlements however, where the criminal population is m overwhelming proportion Asiatic and alien, the matter ha 3 become simplified owing to the2,255 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement277 1908-07-01 4 wmm^e%m%mm^e 9 m\*^^ g» Sk >S X s B C E I RL— <f 188 [grt :'3j __9_i-B I B Sa The Gillette Safety Razor gives a clean, pmcoth, and comfortable shave with- 4g g .-ratching, or irritating the skin, whether used at home, m the S Strain, or on277 words
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Advertisement273 1908-07-01 4 2 STUDIOS 2 i Adapted to the Morning and I to the Afternoon Light. They are the Largest, Coolest and best Equipped Studios m the Colony, and are situated m the most picturesque part of the town, adjoining Government House Domain. Moreover, we possess m a high degree all the273 words
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Article578 1908-07-01 5 SRUST IN THE RUSSIAN. .ah Dominant. (By Submarine. h.— Reuter's.) tersburg telegram states th il Tabriz the opi i g wottoHfl have asked the Ilussian Consul- General to r ion firing lias ceased IwM ween the :wo s: The -pondent at Teheran states :hat the general uo v and578 words
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Article90 1908-07-01 5 >ievier Remanded on Grave Charge, (By Submarine Telegraph. Renter's) Rec 7.38 pm. Mr Robert Sievier, the proprietor and editor of M The Winning Post was brought up at Bow Street on the charge of threatening to publish, or with promising to refrain from publishing, matter concerning90 words
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Article56 1908-07-01 5 Rec. 7.38 p.m. Mr J. A. Pease, replying to a question put by Mr P. A. Molteno, Liberal member for Dumfriesshire, stated that m view of the work of deepening the Suez Canil 36 feet taking Sva years, and entailing a h< nditure, no further reduction56 words
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Article386 1908-07-01 5 Cause List for the Supreme Court for the month of July was settled yesterday Log, m tha First Court. The date of the Assizes is Aug "th and there are at present eight o lsi the Calendar. Among the causes down for hearing on the civil list are.386 words
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Article96 1908-07-01 5 Burglars appear to havo again turned their attention to the Tanglin district. Ab at 4 30 yesterday morning, it was disrered that "Lady Hill," Tanglin, the re- nee of Mr Jaeger, b i entered by burgkirs. A drawer iv Mr Vollmerhaus' room lal been opened and a96 words
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Article74 1908-07-01 5 5 of the Motor Car and Athletic Journal is to band, and it is a good number, well got up. I>. A. M. Brown of Penang is the doyen of sport of the month, with a characteristic photograph. A great scheme iv athletics is propounded by a74 words
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Article66 1908-07-01 5 Sins of the Father. (Bj Submarine Telegraph— Reuters.) A protracted and heated discussion has arisen m the Portuguese Parliament regarding heavy and hitherto unsuspected advances made to the Royal Family during the late reign. Ministers and ex-Ministers have been severely attacked by the Republicans, who held a meeting66 words
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Article91 1908-07-01 5 A Question of Fodder. Strained Relations. June 30th, 10.-19 pm. A serious dispute has arisen between the Government of Victoria and the Government of Cape Colony owing to Victoria's prohibition of the importation of Cape fodder on the ground of the horse sickness Mr. J. X,91 words
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Article40 1908-07-01 5 June 30th 1112 am. Strained relations exist between Bulgaria anel Servia owing to the action of Servian binds m Macedonia, which i 3 causing unThe authorities at Belgrade bring countercharges against the terrorist acts of Bulgarian bands. > <40 words
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Article154 1908-07-01 5 Returning to Singapore after an interval of six weeks, spent m a successful tour m neighbouring countries, the Corriek Family of Musicians gave a farewell performance last night m the Teutonia Club (by kind permission of the Committee.) The performance was under the patronage of It s154 words
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Article151 1908-07-01 5 Mr Louis Herment was before Mr Thunder, th_ acting fourth magistrate, yesterday afternoon on tbe following charges (1) Cheating Jean Chaffonjon m making a contract and A. W. Westerbout m making liim believe that be was a partner m tbe business, (2) committing cri mi nil151 words
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Article117 1908-07-01 5 Shortly afternoon yesterday, an alarm of fire at Craig Koad was given. Tha two motor engines were quickly on the scene, but were not required. Some wooden beams m the kitchen roof of house No. 52 had caught fire from the chimney at No. 51. The117 words
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Article1002 1908-07-01 5 The first round of the Singapore Association Cup has certainly produced some surprises, and the Warders and Police now join the S.C.C. and the West Rents II as touching examples of what might have been had matters been a little different. The Warders and Police were confident of1,002 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement260 1908-07-01 5 ROBINSON CO. Are now showing The New Pa- fl fl tent-Delphin Enamelled 31 etai Table ill They are perfection m workman- m .-II ship and fini-]?, are very simple, can- -^Kf-£^HH| not possibly get out of order, and <* with ordinary care wiil last a lii'e- *4S _-_2T To obtain260 words
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Article352 1908-07-01 6 Tbj-SSits vi 1507. The total transits through tho Sao/. Canal ml" J mtedto t,_<".» tassels, 20,307,880 IOM gross and 14,596,478 ton. net. Thei ol* the contribution m gross tonnage rioM and principal nationalities fori 1 I 7 and the previous two years shows that the ratio of352 words
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Article264 1908-07-01 6 the Monster Warship. In an important article m the Nineteenth Century on M The Cult of the Monster Warship," Sir William White, late Director of Natal < i-uction, says Ba for the service of the British Navy must always possess ample sea-keeping qualities and large fuel-endurance. They264 words
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Article129 1908-07-01 6 The Japan Chronic says: An thor -hipping disaster has occurred m the Inland Sea, but a i une steamer has leen su:. It, fortunately no 1. were lost 1 lent occurred about four o'cb Og noshima, off Takamatsu, m tie Inland Sea, when the B129 words
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Article65 1908-07-01 6 KoTi v Washington, —The President of the National Rifle A v announces I a team will not now he sent to take part m th- rifle competitions at Bisley, owhw to trie retail of t pj 0 c^y extend the time for snbmitting the individual names o.65 words
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Advertisement487 1908-07-01 6 fi.vcrti3cmcnts. SHIPPING. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY, COY., LTD. Tbe steamers of this Company maintain a regular direct service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines &c. &c. STEAMERS. Tons Commander "Kutsang 4895487 words
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Advertisement624 1908-07-01 6 advertisements, SHIPPING. ir. &L %J. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For Chin?, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through "Bill?, of Lading issued for~ China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Araeri- can Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about HAIL LINES. 1908 Marmora July 4624 words
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Advertisement618 1908-07-01 6 -l.VCrtl-CmCUtS. SHIPPING '/V/ >=; Irl B I OCEAN STSAM SHIP Co. Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co, Ltd. Ihe Companies' steamers 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, Marseilles618 words
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Advertisement537 1908-07-01 6 a&vcrtiscmcnts. SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA i LINE, HAMBURG. 'V'^^jt^ "^i— _Bfc^ The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang537 words
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Advertisement408 1908-07-01 6 Eftvertteetitetttft, SHIPPING. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremer* IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and analU__- am mail stean.this Company sail -Ortnight-j to m Hamburg via Rotterdam, OAutmesj*. SoutiiHi; Gibralt.-i'. Qaaioa. Naples, (connection Maix Naples, Alexandria ani vie*- OSsms I Su6?, Aden, Colo_ut><\ Penang, Bingopoce kong, Shanghai, Naga_aki A. Xi ba to Yok408 words
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Article400 1908-07-01 7 The third annual gSMta] meeting of share- i m IMM on Jn_M m the cthee of the company ia <« asgow —Mr Thomas, Johnston, chain:: 18, presiding. m __Mfeoa said Una property suffered mtSmJ tang ti epidemic of md the o i of such a visit400 words
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Article380 1908-07-01 7 B ninth annual general meeting of BoareM m the office of the Mr Thomas Johnston, tirman. presided. The Chairman explained that the meeting g held much later this year. Owing rtain changes m the management of the be, certain entries and information neces:he proper dosing of the380 words
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Article514 1908-07-01 7 In its Metal Trad- Review oi* the week, a mail paper of the 30th ult aajfl < tin This metal for the greater part' of the week was flat, and at times approached demoralisation on free selling from the East, liquidation by weak and nervous bolls," and aggressive "bear"514 words
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Article462 1908-07-01 7 Although the Indian frontier trouble appears to be over for the time being, and the tiibes are returning to their peaceful pursuits, there is no telling how long this peace will last. The frontier .[uestion is like the frontier country." wrote Steevens toil fully surmount one branch462 words
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Article342 1908-07-01 7 For a period of 12 or 13 years," says Mr. Thomas Little, 5 Block, Caledonia Buildings. Mo her well, Scotland. I was constantly troubled with rheumatism so bad was it at times that I had to give up work. I attribute my illness to a chill when342 words
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Advertisement20 1908-07-01 7 R| :v. B save no end le. Think of the pain and sui'feriug endured m case of an attu h20 words
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Advertisement285 1908-07-01 7 C?<Zo^ (CHAPOTEAUT) I r functional troubles, delay, pain and those irregularities peculiar to the sex. Prescribed by the highest French Medical authorities and superior to Tans v. Bteel Drops and penny royaL CHAPOTEAUT, 8. rue Vivienne, Paris. Sold by alt Cfi.mists i .J MADAMEIFAMBON, LADY DENTIST High Class Work Moderate285 words
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Advertisement531 1908-07-01 7 EXCHANGE. (Corrected up to June 30.) Bank 4 m/s M M M 2/4^ demand M 23| Private credits 3 m/i w 2/4^ credits 6 m/s M w 2/4| F'sakc.-, demand Bank... w 291 'Gl_jitMANT, demand M M 236£ India, T.T !74< RoKaKOKa, demand 20% Yokokama, demand 113^ Java, demand M531 words
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Advertisement1020 1908-07-01 7 SHARES. I MIxNES. Car it*! Capital Issue Paid Issued paid up Value up Company. Wu.uete-i $300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co. Ltd $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited 5.' $-600,000 600,©C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. 00. Ltd ]1 50 £400,0)0 350,00') 1 1 Duff Development Co.1,020 words
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Article1038 1908-07-01 8 Shot Dead m Verandah of his House, Mr W. Goularte. Inspector of Babies m the employ of the Municipality, was shot dead wbi'e standing m the verandah cf his boost at K\m Seng Placet lane oil Bras Baanh Boad, on M mday night. Ab. 'Ut 715 a1,038 words
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Article511 1908-07-01 8 K. G. A. BEAT R. E. BY SIX TO NIL. A fairly large gathering witnessed the play on the Esplan ide last evening between the Royal crarrisou Artillery and the R >yal Engineers m the competition for the Association Football Cup. Fnvate Sarnej i cted ss referee.511 words
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Article103 1908-07-01 8 CO! \X &HLELD. go^-d gathering of people assembled on t!i3 Ruffles Reclamation ground yesteriy eveniug to witness the Biutang Timor meet the Strait i Indian m the second round for the Colman Shield competition. In the first half the Indians got the better and scored two goals, In the second103 words
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Article482 1908-07-01 8 The following are the remainder of the entries and handicaps for the events that come off on Saturday, with the finals of the events the entries of which were published yesterday. 300 yds Handicap. J. 0. Davies (ser), P. Gold (5), R. H. Onraet (5), R.482 words
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Article316 1908-07-01 8 Improvements and Alteration's. The Bang! ok Times learns that extensive alterations aie about to be made to Dusit Park m tbe neighbourhood of His Majesty's palace, which when finished will greatly add to the beauty of this, the fairest spot m Bangkok. The alterations as planned will take316 words
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Article60 1908-07-01 8 One Man Sentenced to Death. In a crowded Court, sentence was delivered on the three men charged with the murder of the late Mr. Ma. J. Kaiser m .Sapatoom-road.. Nai Poon (or Phan) 29, was sentenced to death. Nai Lek, 28, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment,60 words
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Article55 1908-07-01 8 Mr Tullock, second mate of the Teresa died at, Souiabaya from heart failure on June 25. Two Chinese suffering from beri-beri arrived by the Teresa yesterday from Macassar and Sourabaya. They were detained on board. The German steamer Chowfa arrived yesterday from Hongkong and Hoihow with 728 Chinese55 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement9 1908-07-01 8 S. C. R. C. LAWN TENNIS. T().n\ V»S *TTT?«9 words
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Advertisement42 1908-07-01 8 Ladies who are about to become mothers and those courageous women who nurse their own children, derive assistance and prevent the heavy drain on their strength, by taking Dusart's Lactophosphate oi Lime Syrup, which makes bone for the baby. j 8 PIANOS42 words
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Advertisement177 1908-07-01 8 SIAMESE STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Capital Two Million Ticals. "We learn officially that the East Asiatic Co' Ltd have sold the whole of their fleet of steamers trading between Singapore and Bangkok and coast ports, and between Bangkok and Chantaboon to a new Siamese Company called the Siam Steam Navigation Co Ltd.177 words
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Advertisement172 1908-07-01 8 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. CsDER Co.VT Rn KiiDH I NDIA GOVE! Agentl at Singapore. Sliips" Agency, late J. Daendels Co.. 2-3. Collyer Quay IHE UNDERMENTIONED LATES OK LEPARTfRE ARE ONLY APPROX IMa ss. Brouwer Moeara-Saba. Simpang and l)jambi~ bs. VAN Dlßlf-CN -Muntok. Blinjoe, Soengei-Liat, Pangkal-Pinang'. Koba. Toboali and Batavia j.172 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous484 1908-07-01 8 CLEARANCES. June 30. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Robertson, for Port Swettenham via ports. II ck Lee, Brit, str., Morris, for Kelantan via ports. Perak, Biit. str., Crichton. for Penang and Port Swettenham. Emilie, Dut. str., Mahmcod, for Rhio. Ophir, Dut. str., Koenig. for Palembang. Ban Yong Seng, Brit, str., Angus,484 words
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Miscellaneous594 1908-07-01 8 VESSELSIN FORT. Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee Adana Brit 21 8 Park JunellSagon J.M.Wood Liverpool Augsburg Ger 2763 Panls.n June 23 Sydney N. D. L Dnosrtain Benlomond Brit 752 Henderscn June 23 Kochinotsu P. Sin. London 1 Besitang Dut 2 71* Moritz June 29 Baagl Aaiatt IVt P594 words
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