The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 September 1908
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Title Section16 1908-09-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEX CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1908. NO. 6,39716 words
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Article80 1908-09-17 1 Cholera is spreading m Russia— Pige 5 The Republicans have won the Itaine elections Page 5. Murder cases were continued at the Assizes yesterday Page 8. The Cotton Masters have refused to mett the operatives any more Page 5. The Marine Court has found the third officer80 words
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Article989 1908-09-17 1 Notice is hereby given that the lease for ">0 years will be put up to auction of all I piece of land known as the old fort at Tanjong Katong, having an area of eight acres nil roods and nine j rice $8,200 a989 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1908-09-17 1 STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR Co., Ltd. /5, BATTERY ROAD. DEPOT AND SOLE AGENTS FOR ALPHA BRAND Motor Oils, Qylinder, 7\ir Qooled, Water Qooled. Gallon, 1 Gallon Tins 2 Gallon, 5 Gallon Tins AS SUPPLIED TO H. M GOVERNMENT. J X E L L V W A L S H I (IMPERIAL193 words
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Advertisement139 1908-09-17 1 Straits Shipping Parcel Agency. CABLE ADDRESS, TOBACCO. TOURIST AND PASSENGER AGENTS. (ARMY AGENTS.) Passages booked free of charge. B/L cleared. Storage and Insurance effected. Goods received, packed and shipped to all Ports weekly. Letters, parcels, enquiries may be addressed to our care. GOSLING CO., TELEPHONE 109. SINGAPORE. HOTEL de la139 words
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Advertisement263 1908-09-17 1 Entertainments. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Rev. W. Murray. M.A., will give- a lantern lecture on A Holiday Tour m India and Scotland, To-morrow (Friday) at 9 p.m. I ■''lection m Sil THEATRE ROYAL. CH\NGE OF PROGRAM VIE. TO-N.GHT:: TO r NICHT!II Ail Bingapore talking o f CARTER!! THE IMINENT MAGICIAN aud263 words
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Advertisement102 1908-09-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Xotice re firm of H. A. Vasi Page 2. Sale of Saigon rice Sept. 10 Page 3. Bolters fresli table delicacies Page 1. Bass bitter ale at John Little's Page 4. Shorthand and typist clerk wanted Page 2. Xotice re McKinley and Empress cigars Page 2. Auction of102 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous410 1908-09-17 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, 17th High Water.— 2.4B a., 2.30 p Biithi^ay Sports Jobore. B.T. Mail Homeward closer 3 p I Company Drill, Drill Hall, 5 30 p S.C.C. Tenms. Friday, IBtfa High Water.— 3 52 a., 3.20 p Legislative Council, 2.3 1 p S.V.A. Manning parade, 5 -1* p Bearer410 words
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Article176 1908-09-17 2 tof of I I died I N llkd on wse <fan ob rted that I by D, pears oi age, LCCO trade to at of prod i_;n imV' i and I I t it peration cf i ted and c r tarn f j like I176 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1908-09-17 2 MAC KiNLEY CIGARS $500 00 EMPRESS CIGARS $3 80 case of 10 The smoking public are requested to see that the boxes bear my name as imitations of inferior quality are brought into this market. CIGAR MANUFACTURER, j AMSTERDAM. l)f era are n w s -plied from the Brewery, Selangor287 words
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Advertisement211 1908-09-17 2 FOR STILE. BRUNEI GONG Messrs. 11. L. Coghlan and Co. have for A number of Quaintly Enibosse i Malay brass Gor H. L. COC-HLAN Co. Licensed Auctioneers and Surveyors DARiiACQ CAR. 4 cylinder, 1! 16 hp,, a seated < just pur- i from Katz Bros,, Singapore). Apply C.G. Warnf old-Lock,211 words
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Advertisement752 1908-09-17 2 NOTWES. noticeas I have this day returned the power of attorney granted to me by Mr. li. A. Vasi. Mr. Es^abhoy Dawoodbhoy DOW takes O¥< C charge of the firm of H. A. Vasi. Singapore. September 16, 1908. AHMED ALLY. Sapt 17 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders Tor the Kampong Glarn Beach752 words
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Advertisement400 1908-09-17 2 INSURANGES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANT CO,, LTD. FIRE AND MARINE. YAN'3-TSZE INSURANCE ISSK. LTD. MARINE CHINA F.RE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. FIRE Ffre and B£arin< Kisks of every description underwritten at lowest current rates. AdißUon Gilfiilai, Co I General Agents. A J. SCANDRETT, Manager Insurance Department. uUUin Drtiiion liloUnAllUC u U Liu.400 words
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Advertisement395 1908-09-17 2 Hongkong Shanghai Ban^iii, Corporation Paid-up Capital... N $15,000,0<X £KVB FUKD SterUoc B««m $15,000,000 f2 EKfcERVI LIABILIJi Of pßonuioM ...$1 5,000, (XX r "kT --F E. S>?»M"( Esq uu*« Hon. Mr. W. J. i. irman I Barkett, Esy. W. Jlklms, Eso. IH, Jfisq C. K. Lcmckawk, Esq. EhLAXD. C. b. GUBBAf..395 words
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317 1908-09-17 3 A rumour was cut Nagas on Friday afternoon that a British steamship had lend off the Gjtos. buc no ooafirmatioß I 1 be obtained localh Unfoi m m the course of iiag is from thai the Brit had met with disaster and that of317 words
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82 1908-09-17 3 WHY ROOSEVELT DEMANDS A FIRST CLASS NAVY. v. navy, b< of peace by hitin any jo to war. be excu r ifcs nntU that ;ing. In the fotur< which it c be obsen a once it becomes their c have a navy .i.n ft the doctrine If wi y only82 words
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126 1908-09-17 3 rdiniry annual I iental rang m th tnd Co. man ol had conr long were able to tared ran d the year's tradin. more than last year and record jrporation of the company. I to pay a dividend of 20 per ct-nt. on the ordinary126 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1077 1908-09-17 3 AUGTIONS. PREUMIN4R' NOTICE. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Household Furniture, Full-size Billiard Table Cottage Piano &c. The property of J. B. YOUNG Esq, AT HAZELWOOD," NASSIM HILL On Saturday, 10th October, POWELL Co., Auctioneers. Sept 14 11.10 PUBLIC' SALE OF IHE v SARIE BANDJER AT BATAVIA. The steamship Sari Bandjer of1,077 words
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Advertisement550 1908-09-17 3 TO LET. TO LET. No. Sb, Mount Sophia. Apply to Xo. 2. Orchard Road. Sept 16 15.10 TO BE LET. The comfortable and pleasantly situated residence known as No. 38, Cavenagh Road. Entry Ist October. POWELL Co., Auctioneers. Sept 16 23.9 OFFICE TO BE LET. Xo. 7 Battery Road. Apply550 words
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Advertisement495 1908-09-17 3 CONCENTRATED DISINFECTANT. y i S*ik' twst&£^ Sob 1 Gallon $1.75, 2 $3.25, 5 $8.00. This Disinfectant is imported m a highly Concentrated form and may be diluted up to 60 times its bulk, producing a fvfifk White Flud which will not stain. This is the most economical and effective Disinfectant495 words
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Article, Illustration1868 1908-09-17 4 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1908. AM At the List meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the question was brought up of paying part of the fee 3 received for analyses to the assistant Municipal Analyst, a gcn'.leman who has just arrived from Home on an agreement. The Finance1,868 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter458 1908-09-17 4 To thk Editor, Dear Sir, The information thu* is c<>n>. ing to light with ue method- t the Straits Shipj the kast of r '^g. II I ply m eouiprehensil- -h ship owners can be so hard as to enter into arraugemeLTwith foreign lines dead against458 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1908-09-17 4 WHISKY. CALDBECK.MACGRFGOR &C? V :hINA,HOWS-Kjno, JAPAN &STKA'.TS NTS^/ OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. NOW KEADY. THE "RING" snd THE BOOK Being a reprint from the Singapore Free Press of fact s, gures and arguments, showing How the Trade of Singapore is being ruined by the operation of the Shipping Conferences and Secret Rebates.201 words
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Advertisement369 1908-09-17 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 the369 words
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Article145 1908-09-17 5 POSSIBILITIES FOR PAVEMENTS. Sir B 'a Views. {From our ®dou r, Sept 1 There was a fair attendance of t xi 3 !*fneral public at tie open'ng of the Euli There is a large number of exhibits of crepe, block, sheet and worm rubi Various sample145 words
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Article376 1908-09-17 5 BANDMANN COMEDY COMPANY. Mr Maurice KmdmanD, the well-fa >i>rie. is .stein l t his U' He wrivs r.d you herewith a few j artino Comedy pany who will ,oon dnrii I l season, and who leave London c P. and O. S. S. Britannia on A a, and Gibraltar for376 words
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Article49 1908-09-17 5 MEASURES FOR RELIEF. At Birmingham and Glasgow. (By Submarine Telegraph. Reuter's.) Received Sept 10:h, 10.56 a.m. The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Mr Edward Holt, has invited the representatives of the cotton mill owners and of the c3tton operatives to meet at the Town Hill, to rethe situation.49 words
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Article93 1908-09-17 5 Rac Sept 1*;. 6 17 pm. The Manchester C t on Misters have refused ilia invitation of the Lord Miyor to :jnd conference the operatives. The owners of forty four million spindles testiSid their approval of the policy of the M Federation. The Birmingham Municipality (Lord93 words
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Article56 1908-09-17 5 Professor Chorton Collins h.is baen found id ia a secluded sp;»: iv a L)vv-esto£t farm. He had eoinmit:ed su'.cide. "Prof. Collins, essayist, author and lecturer He g luated at Oxford and has bean engaged sinca m higher educational mitters. He has written numerous scholarly essiysand delivered56 words
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Article21 1908-09-17 5 Ny Deaths m Russia. eived Sept. 1«J:: m. Px-avinces have bsea deby cholera. the present there have been deaths.21 words
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Article35 1908-09-17 5 won the Maine elections by a plurality of v compared with 28,000 at last Presidential election. This is the smallest Republic m plurality for a itial year for the list 25 years.35 words
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Article20 1908-09-17 5 ACTION AGAINST LOTTERIES. Pailia men tary Committee on. Lotteries recommends making it illegal for newspapers to charge entr for com-20 words
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Article278 1908-09-17 5 For Aogi i\ lowing returns have been male Ltd pik Chenderiang he Anglo-Malay Rubb9r Ib. rubber from the Sandy>ft Rubber Co. Ltd., (estimated dry jiit) waa 4,740 lbs, makiDg a total of 21,7 first seven mouths of >rchard R ad, tear tbe new IVst 3ha puller278 words
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Article1942 1908-09-17 5 (From Our Special Correspondent) London, August 21; 1938. Cricket and Football. We have now arrived at the period when those popular pastimes footbaJJ and cricket overlap. It of:en happens that some of the most interesting cricket matches of the season are played at the fag end, and1,942 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1908-09-17 5 ROBINSON GO. THREE GOOD WATCHES IN THE CASH CLEARANCE SALE \4&^JJ Pure Nickel Case v?*^Ts^!i^y Every Watch lias F*"^\S^ < V»\ US our name JF/ £?S* J* V Ui /V,l On th dial and f// f IfS ">' is sen, J gf Lined Case i( ill "4 o N^>f ■-Illustration.207 words
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Article338 1908-09-17 6 B BE C SBTITUTIOIS WAS EXACTED. I IB WHia BB'SDBi X n Sp resp-nd.' Coßsteotinopk Aug. 10. The following account ol how lt»e Sultan ■wa> forced to grant the new Constitution been related to me by a person who waa j led on -i thai the338 words
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Article332 1908-09-17 6 r. was made of the by Cap! C Townin N ipan. Latex uewa wandeiings I oine to Land. He I through the heart of Africa, and ed man; e> tying civilisation behind at Si Ob entering lese territory he foi. hrom friendly, and332 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement516 1908-09-17 6 SHIPPING. Ji 1 JL JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. A regular FORTNIGHTLY Sen ice is maiii^>jed between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. UNbkx Mail Contiacts with Tiia bffPraJLL Japanksb Government. Spedallj designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity. provided with excellent accommodation516 words
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Advertisement739 1908-09-17 6 SHIPPING. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London, Tbrongh Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steameri will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) 1908 Delta Sept. 25739 words
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Advertisement653 1908-09-17 6 SHIPPING f p^ ><■ v if AM OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co. Ltd, A N D j China Mutual Steam Kav. Co. Ltd. The Conipanis: s' steamer- are despatched from j Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Jaj^an homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every653 words
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Advertisement517 1908-09-17 6 SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. X The steamers of this Company mi'ttft'i a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly i for Ha vie and Hamburg and ooce a mouth for Bremerliaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo.517 words
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Advertisement305 1908-09-17 6 SHIPPING. ntt Norcceutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The hit tad vralLkaovni nu mmh Clompaay ho! fortnightlj from I Hamburg vis liott+-rd&ni Antwerp, Sou< I a G-ibraltar. Genoa, Naples, (ooßMfllloa Ma Nnples, Alexandria md wo** IMH) I Suez, Aden, t iom*' P< i »pore, kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki A Kobe305 words
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Article662 1908-09-17 7 BATTLE »1 B 3SLL The reports which have been spread of j i.:!eships being ordered bo t it.rmany n I fco bj w ill b< Liiit in Russia's own ital Te ks aw. The shipbuilding panlyi v n-kmen aie estimated to bedestiI ~:arving. he "Tkmps" \nd the "North662 words
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Article467 1908-09-17 7 Not an Ordinary A correspondent m the Times writes We are going to have a very bad winter, acerns will do well to hand. Everyone <nov;s that the prosperous over and set m it is shown by the reI trade, of pauperism, and of unemployi ience of467 words
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Article89 1908-09-17 7 report of the directors data I a B I The Directors have the pleasure to present to the Shareholders the accounts of the pany Profit and Loss, Working Account and Balance Sheet for the half-year ended oOth June. 1908 The profit for the half-year was 171,699.24, ue89 words
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Article83 1908-09-17 7 (Corrected up to Sept 16.) Bank 4 m/s M 2/4| M demand M 2/4 Prirate credits 3 m/g 2/4 credits 6 m/s M 2/4 i Psanch, demand Bank.*. 292 G-k*mant, demand M 237 h India, T. T, w 175 Honqkowq, demand w 224% Yokohama, demand 113^ Java, demand 139^83 words
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Article133 1908-09-17 7 Sept 16 •Pin $66.25 Gambier 7.87{ Gambier Onbe No. 1 12.00 Gambler Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper ßUck (ord'tL Spore) 10.50 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5 p c 16.17.\ Nutmegs (110 t<» tna Vo.) w 20.00 Kutmegs (80 to the lb.) 21.00 Alaoe (Baada) M com Oloi?er, (Amboina) laberian133 words
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Article693 1908-09-17 7 Capital Capitai Issoe Paid Issued paid ap Valat ap Company. Quotation $300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co Ltd $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited M $600,000 600,000 10 10 Bruseb Hydraulic Tin M. Oo Ltd ll«8 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Duff Derelopattttt Co. Ltd £60,000 60,000 1693 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1908-09-17 7 Pneumonia. This disease always results frcm a cold or i O m an attack of influenza. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures these ailments o-nA rnnntprarts anv tendency toward uneu-29 words
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Advertisement523 1908-09-17 7 On the Berth. NOEDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Ports. The Imperial German Mail Steamer ■ZIETEN" 8,043 Tons, Captain Prosch, having left Colombo on Sunday the 13th inst., at 1 p.rn may be expected to arrive here on Saturday morning the 19th idem. She will probably be despatched for523 words
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Advertisement223 1908-09-17 7 0 f^ Near Entranco to Borneo Wharf, Telephone 102 G. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats, etc., can bs delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or m the Singapore Roads on short not,ice. IF THAWED DAILY SUPPLIES are required, orders for same must be telephoned to the Company's223 words
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Advertisement264 1908-09-17 7 tf?i sUi;~ m UUyli uil*, ITU,, No. 1 DOCK. No. 2 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Length inside 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft., bott Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bott. 75 ft. ft. Water on blocks 27.5 rt. Water on blocks 20.5 ft. Time to pump264 words
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Article509 1908-09-17 8 THE DOINGS OF DORR ALL. PHILOSOPHISES ON REPENTANCE, BUI ES AGAIN SENTENCED. Iv the Third Court yestt liy GtdOTge W. DjnaU, Eararaa, was charged with rongfallj oollectiag moaey for chanty. The n «is tl i h i indn vl paople to ptrt w,r:i ir. itaosibl* t' >r the rehtf cf509 words
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Article153 1908-09-17 8 CHARGE OF MUKDER AT THE ASSIZES a Hindoo, was charged with murder at the Assizes, yesterday, before Mr law, the actiui? Chief Justice. The followspecial jury were sworn m Bidwell, Tournaire, Liuiberger, uiston and Van Keiuberger. 9, the puiy Public Pi >ecutor, appeared for the Crown and153 words
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Article140 1908-09-17 8 CHINESE DISPENSER CHARGED. •urth Magistrate, Mr Arthur, iterday, a Chinaman named Too Fai Hood, dispenser and part proprietor of tbe Choon Shu -j. North Bridge with making false entries m book kept for !he purpose of re Mr Hastings Public Prosecutor, con<lu- c on behalf pi the Crown, uu I140 words
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Article560 1908-09-17 8 Since those years when the Tampenis Dairy Farm, woiked by Mr C Crane and those who associated themselves with him m a valuable and useful venture, was enabled to supply the better clas3 of residents with pure milk at a rate that just covered working <560 words
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Article167 1908-09-17 8 Natives, Easily Duped bi Peksuasivb inger, A remarkable case of deception m which a fcum of 8614 changed hand?, has come to the notice of the police. It appears that thu-3 Chinese who possessed this sum were travelling to China from the F. M. S, and167 words
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Article208 1908-09-17 8 ime time ago, the Government Entomologist, m the course cf investigations into I increase of malaria m certain localities m this town, r< ported the discovery of the larvae of the aropheles mosquito m mpj ground m the public gardenp, near Federal \l >ad and the General and European Hospitals.208 words
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Article191 1908-09-17 8 Three finals were played last evening. In the Profession Pairs Mayson and Foreman won the first set, but thereafter Gaunt got going and having got the sting out of their opponents' play he and Everitt had no difficulty m winning anyhow. Everitt was not m his best191 words
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Article70 1908-09-17 8 A friendly game of football was played last evening on the Ruffles Reclamation ground, between the Police and the Y. M. C. A., which ended m a draw, both teams playing a good game. At the same time the match between the White Cross F. C. and the Twilight70 words
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Article46 1908-09-17 8 TheFinlayson Swimming Salver for uiernbera of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery will ba competed for at the >Svurning Club on Sunday. Entries should be made to the Hon. Secretary S. C. S. not later than Friday morning. Launch leaves Johnson's Pier on Sunday at 9.'j a.m.46 words
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Article503 1908-09-17 8 By Major E. C. Ellis. Acting Commandant S. V. C. Singapore, 15th Sept., 1908. Orderly Officer Lieut. I>. l.'obertson. Orderly N. C. O. Bombr. E. I>. Butler. Parades on Tuesday 22nd at 5.30 p.m.. Laying Competition. A week-end camp will take place at Pasir Panjang on503 words
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Article165 1908-09-17 8 PATROL ACCIDENT. Finding of the Court of Enquiry. The marine court, which sat to enquire into the stranding of the cable steamer Patrol, delivered their finding yesterday afternoon. They held that the accident was caused by the gross negligence of the third mate, Mr Horatio Gulston, and ordered him to165 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1908-09-17 8 Fcight, Sold or Exchanged Pianos at $150 and -Upwards by different Makers Guaranteed m Perfect Order and Made for the Climate. I22 words
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Advertisement131 1908-09-17 8 KKONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIj CJXDER COKTBACT WITH THE NKTHKBLAND6 OVERNMBXT. Agents at Singapore, Ships' Agency, late J. Daendels Co.. 2-3. Col>er Quay THE UNDERMENTIONED DATES OF DEPARTURE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. PIT Kio w. Prigi-Radja and Kengat b.s. VAN DEB LYN Pontianak and Singkawane i,i:v.\-T BandjerinaMD, Stagen. Kota -J inda. J. with131 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous443 1908-09-17 8 CLEARANCES. Sept. 15. Builmouth, Brit, str., Welsh, for Prawle pt. f o. via Colombo and Suez Canal. Lai Sang, Brit, str., Tadd, for Penang and Calcutta. Sept 16. Brouwer, Dut. str., Boelhuis for Moera Saba. Emilie, Dut. str., Mahmood, for Rhio. St. Patrick, B.it. str Fortay, for Manila. Oberhausen, Ger.443 words
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Miscellaneous487 1908-09-17 8 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived r rom V* hen For Sea Mew Col. Facht 500 Coleman Sept 14 P Swvtt -rtain Ship Flag: Tons Master Arrived t rom Consignee Ajix Brit 447 8 Curtano Sept 13 Hongkong jffaiwlittd London 1" Baron Innerdale Bi it 214 1487 words
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