The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 October 1908
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Title Section16 1908-10-28 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1908. NO. 6,4:i-_>16 words
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Article116 1908-10-28 1 A special wi*v gms further of the rubbirv o R?g*iia— Page 5. The unemployed question was the cause of a lively debate in the House of Cooilliols, the Government proposals being approved Paf>e 5. Russia ha,s stated that her only object in moving troops to Persia is116 words
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Article377 1908-10-28 1 .muting cit;t;s on the Ainericiii Continent is Montreal, a c; churches and pretty wumen, a s it bewildering Edmixtuve of the English and French language?, exhibited in hotels, on street c^rs and sh- p windows, and wh me inhabitants or a large proporti them, give the c*su377 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement310 1908-10-28 1 Vv AYA.NCt KASSIIVL Return of the Favourites! TO=NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! AT THE ALEXANDRA HALL, HAWAI MEDJLIS, A trip to Fairy land. Entertainments. Entertainments. U H U favourably known for I 1 fit %J 1 II n La W 50 years in the Straits. Boudoir, Concert Grand, Grand* D fl |kl ft310 words
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Advertisement211 1908-10-28 1 ALHA M B R A BEACH ROAD. To- Might's Programme. Ist Show at 7-30 p.m. 1 3lr. Chump is Too Fat 2 The Arabian's Dagger ii The Text-book of a Perfect Gentleman 4 The False Coin 5 Stony-broke Wishes to be Locked Up 6 The Mysterious Knight 7 The Hostage211 words
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Advertisement103 1908-10-28 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Roneo Duplicator as a money maker Page 5. Wilson A: Co. for Christmas photographs— Pa^e 3. Mr. 11. A. Crane sells land by public auction an Nov. 2nd Page 3. Hales Tours present three new features tonight Page 1. Shareholders of Tunggal Tin meet on Nov. sth103 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous287 1908-10-28 1 Wedffigh W -0.44 a.. 8.1. M.iil Homeward i p S.V I. Ceremonial Dii'.l. 5.J Philbarmonic Society Friday, 30tfa N.D.L Mail Outward due. Ruu;'>y Wbit< nb Colours. S.R.E (V) Ceremonial Drili, 5.15 p Saturday, 3Lst B I ixail Outward dne. Crirlet, S.C.C. :nd XI v lI. W. Kent. S.V A. Camp.287 words
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Article412 1908-10-28 2 By Major E C. Ellis, Acting Commandant I Singapore, 27th Octobar, 1908. S. V. C. Ceremonial parade I— A ceremonial parade of a 1 unita 8 V ••■ill take place on Friday inst. for a Ren- the King's birth- pirade. Fall in at the S. V.412 words
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Article218 1908-10-28 2 In mentioning a case in the Supreme Court, Penang, a European firm suing for about a Chinaman, th< 3 Echo >ays. This i number of actions, commonly known as tin cases,'' which are pending before the Supreme Court. They are the aftermath of the "'speculation' in tin indulged218 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement228 1908-10-28 2 TRADE (i 11 MA R K Singapore Kumpers Co. Kuala Lumpur Federated Engineering Co. THE only Ganned Milk in which the Full Flavour of fresh &ow's Milk is retained. MOST FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS To be had from the Dispensaries and Retail Dealers. Straits Shipping Parcel Agency. I TOUR.IST AND PASSENGER AGENTS.228 words
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Advertisement619 1908-10-28 2 NOTiees. 10 INVESTORS. Land properties inspected and reported upon Soils examined— Estates visited Work supervised Valuations made up Estimates drawn up. E. MATHIEU, Singapore. Author of Tapioca as a Catch Crop for Rubber." Sumatra Tobacco." Oct 28 19.12 TUNGGAL TIN LIMITfcD. A meeting of the Shareholders will be held at619 words
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Advertisement463 1908-10-28 2 INSURXNeES. NEW ZEALANj lISURAIiE CO,. FIRE AND MARINE. YANG-TSZE HSOSAMCE ISSN. LTD. MARINE CHINA FiRE INSURANCE CO., LTD, FIRE. LONDON GUARANTEE I ACCIDENT CO.. LTD. GUARANTEE Fire and Marine Risks of every description underwritten at lowest current rates. Adamson Gilfillan Co Ltd. General Agents. A J. SCANDRETT, Manager Insurance Department.463 words
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Advertisement301 1908-10-28 2 BAN IT*. m w^ in m i— wh iii ..i— Hongkong Shangiiai 1 Corporat Paid-up Capital Resebvb Fund Steriinj? Reserve 115,000.000 > Silver Reserve $14,000,000 j R»:-i:)c\iB Liability cf Pbopribtors ,i COL'BT OP DlEu <=> jt'.L'm. Esf.j Eon. Mr. W. J. (hMMOM —Ok; I. Bauektt, Esq. Lmum Q. FttIEKLAND, E3q.301 words
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Article237 1908-10-28 3 \ny in Shantung. Peking, loth October. Governor of Shantung has forwarded a graphic despatch to th^ W uwupv in which tat< I that the German authorities at had levied heavy taxes on the Chi- there. Th I h added that the merchants have essation of business. Tue Chinese237 words
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Article259 1908-10-28 3 *g Three Children in Thkee wing to drop6y, the life OF THE VED i;Y l Pills. To jord of fond y and happr at 1 I Mrs In I sod, i% I experiencome to it time, care of ard ofi in and macy w and I259 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement24 1908-10-28 3 FOR A HORSE, COB or PONY, TRY MORTON. NEXT HOTEL DE LA PAIX. Oc 3 FOB SALE mm. A 4"^ S+L JT* A n24 words
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Advertisement547 1908-10-28 3 WANTED. WANTED Produce Godowns on Singapore River. Apply to Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd Oct 16 m.w.f. 7.10 WANTED. Bill Collector. Security required for §2,000. Apply fco IfESSBS. ALLEN GLEDHILL, 1 Oct 24 n.c. APARTMENTS. Single and double rooms with board at Barganny House, 7, Oxley Rise. Terms moderate. Oct 9547 words
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Advertisement614 1908-10-28 3 nuerioNs. AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture &c. TO BE HELD AT G. A. Fernandez Cos Sale Room No. 6, D'ALMEIDA STREET. Friday, 30th October, 1908, at lla. m. Comprising Iron Safes, Single bedstead, Teak dining table, Writing tables, drawing tables, Theodolite, Levelling Instrument, Clocks, Hinks hanging lamps, Books &c. G.614 words
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Advertisement623 1908-10-28 3 nUGTIONS. Valuable Freehold Chinese Residential Property. FOR SALE BY AUCTION At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan and Go's Salerooms. Monday. 2nd November, at 2-30 p m. That well built and commodious Compound House No. 106, River Valley Road, till recently in occupation of Tay Tiam Lock. Land freehold, Area 32,181 square623 words
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Advertisement194 1908-10-28 3 uPtbIAL KtUUI/TIUNvi HUMBER CARS MiiwiDrD 11 \^j~ nUIYIDLn 1O 12 and 2O H. P NEWLY ARRIVED LATEST MODEL Owing to facilities forturning out large numbers of these famous Cars in order to meet the growing demand, &ost of Production has been reduced to a point which enables them to be194 words
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Article39 1908-10-28 4 Domestic Occurrences. Marriage. At the Presbyterian Church, Colombo, on Oct. 26th by the Rev. A. Dunn, M.A., Rev. JOHN A. GrAY,M.A., Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, to Carol, daughter of James Adeney, Esq, of Hendon, London. I'.y Cable.39 words
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Article, Illustration1544 1908-10-28 4 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1908. I The meeting of Legislative Council this afternoon is heralded by "Orders of the Day "of very unusual length. There are, in the first place, three series of questions of great public interest. Mr John Anderson asks Whether tli9 Government will not1,544 words
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Article451 1908-10-28 4 The meeting at the Y.MC A at 9pm this eveniug will be address Marsh Knkby, M.A. Tne subject upon which he will speak is Prayer." William Campbell, a fireman on the Blue b uuuel steamer Alcinous, was drowned in Yokohama harbour >n the 3rd inst His body was subsequently recovered.451 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement460 1908-10-28 4 THE COST OF A CAR I The price of a car is less important than what it coats to run and rraintain. The prices of SIDDELEY AUTOCARS are the least which can be charged for the I highest class of material and workmanship. They run Consistently, Reliably, and with Possible460 words
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Advertisement15 1908-10-28 4 11.,, i .yzZvyS londo/t You are cordially invited to call AT THE Rnhinsnn Piano fVc15 words
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Advertisement213 1908-10-28 4 NO BETTER For your Friends or Relatives, Whether near you or far away, than a GOOD PHOTOGRAPH. When called by fate in distant climes to dwell, Bidding to those we love a long farewell, The faithful Portrait still in smiling near To soothe regret and dry the falling tear." Our213 words
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Article26 1908-10-28 5 PER AK'S STATE JEWELS. EUndiscovere cnt.) Ichoh Oct 27. B Ji Kan ieos m. i much upset a I r iKa. all the railway made as26 words
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Article22 1908-10-28 5 16. p m. ed in I the jeT This rvbedoubled hat tbr- stolen include •nls with a aplei22 words
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Article22 1908-10-28 5 Which there Mr Mr E. M I I the proper whom Mr S ntiff w He had also m.22 words
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Article37 1908-10-28 5 11 five to trade Fr m ;t Mr Arthur. ;un- n tras born IV. -m a i I in Viiichi Ginko and the The but the -wed every four months. It is not stated K.vill be paid.37 words
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Article74 1908-10-28 5 Debate in the House. (By Submarine Telegraph. Reuter's) Received at 6.-50 pin. la the Hcuso of Commons a debate took place on the subject of the unemployed. The lively debate was preceded by 55 questions. M Keir Hardie moved an amendment, declaring that the proposals of G-overnment were74 words
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Article84 1908-10-28 5 Arrangements Proceeding. A Difference of Opinion. Rec, Get 27, 9 56 a.m. Mr Mackinnon Wood replying to Mr > in I' lant said that it w.>s und was preparing to answer tlie protest of lire it Britain, France and Germa, v-e to the state of the84 words
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Article35 1908-10-28 5 Restoring Order. mtinople inform man Ambassador tbat a in h an understanding with .er to restore order. she "xill retire. O of the nued r >< Tabriz will depend ou tha Consular •vn.35 words
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Article26 1908-10-28 5 R 27, 11.5 am. The elections in C tnada have be.,-un. The contest is ini rendered n ite o^inu' to eharj- up- be Trans-continent-26 words
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Article16 1908-10-28 5 In the Olympic the Aus .ias be.it the United Kingd >m iu the Rug16 words
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Article27 1908-10-28 5 A Great Success. Sir Percy Sou's special squadron has left Durban for E Town. its visited Pretoria, Johannesberg a e Town and the27 words
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Article195 1908-10-28 5 la the part he which (lino ling the Nederlandsche B tor the i certain title de proper c the days v. in the firm .-nee was '*ip r Smith, ug ver, counsel for the defence, a rd to this letter of b; i into this and195 words
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Article407 1908-10-28 5 Atn >uast tue passengers wno passea through Singapore in the German mail Zietdn yesterday afternoon was Mr George Armstrong, of Manila, formerly of China and previous to that of Singapore. MiGeorge Armstrong came out to Singapore in 1852, joining the firm of George Armstrong and Co. (.established407 words
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Article269 1908-10-28 5 The literature of para ruobar and rubber pi id-. ready assuming large dimenmd the planter's library, if be adds to I hat is printed, will ha geneous mass of observations, cal speculations and deductions bj me who what they are writing al>\ ut, and many don't. Mr Herbert269 words
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Article97 1908-10-28 5 As to the method one should observe in taking a holiday there is uo earthly reason why a >re magistrate should no*, if heel mulate the London 'bustuau, who, as everybody knows, spends his time by ridii g round the city on a bus. Mr C. F. J.97 words
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Article90 1908-10-28 5 When asked to explain how he came into possession of two piec 3 1 worth $4.60, a Hokien named So Kau, who was brought before Mr Arthur iu the Second Court yesterday was unable to give any satisfactory a He was sentenced to seven •nuient. At Pulo Bukom two Chinamen90 words
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Article977 1908-10-28 5 If the final gama for the K.O.R. Cup is anything like as heavy a scoring game as was the first tie on Monday, this tournament will be notable for the nuuibsr of goals put on. No final has seen so large a number of goals so evenly divided,977 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1908-10-28 5 An Antiseptic liniment. burns and like inj dries j not ing bettex than Chamberlain's Pain Bairn. as an antiseptic, forming20 words
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Advertisement33 1908-10-28 5 Do not Neglect a Bad Cold. N ver allow a cold to take its course. Too often at this season of the year its course is ,a n nflnm nniii. Chamberlain's Cough Re-33 words
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Advertisement13 1908-10-28 5 A Safe Cough Medicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for children13 words
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Advertisement167 1908-10-28 5 RO B N SO N Co A FRESH SHIPMENT OF IMPORTED DIRECT FROM Thp Alinji Pn ri f tH ii i i yi-ivi jl jl x y A perfect hand made EGYPTIAN Cigarette of exquisite flavour. PACKED WO IN AIRTIGHT TINS. I A A J( \ILI %J' HJt A V167 words
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Article509 1908-10-28 6 The followiL a communication re:he Chief of Publicity, will interest many people. The eves of the world are now turned toward the next world'3 fair, the A ikon.xposition, which will be held at ..pining June 1 and closing '09. •ion, which will be the second eld509 words
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Article136 1908-10-28 6 to be a precedent baa tr J. R. VI e Hongkong Inspect uted the m* shop in Lower L Re ->sion of tw- chairs which had b<=>en stolen from the Volunteer H' reported the *ue Central P tion and was dispatched to make inquiries. He found136 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement461 1908-10-28 6 \>& Wealth of pis wealth indeed, espe- to a woman. If your falls out, is or is los- t ing its color, use will remove all dandruff, give you thick, long, and beautiful hair. ititute. Be you g- i''s Hair 1 preserve the rich:uriance of ycur advanced period 5. Ayw461 words
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Advertisement691 1908-10-28 6 SHIPPING. P Ri O STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China, Japan, Pena.ng, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt* Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London, Through Bills of Lading issued lor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steameri -uUI leavst Singapore os cr *bo«t MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) 1908 1909 Oeeana691 words
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Advertisement673 1908-10-28 6 SHIPPING OCEAJS STEAM SKIP 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 for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Havre and Liverpool673 words
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Advertisement411 1908-10-28 6 SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. 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 Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo at411 words
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Advertisement171 1908-10-28 6 SHIPPING. I Norddeutecher Lloyd, Bren. IMPERIAL GERMAS MAIL LIKE The fast i ma^ Bt^ 1 tbic- Company »ail Hamburg via Jiotterdam, Gibraltar, Genoa, Nap Alexandria ar Suez, Aden, Colgil kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki I and back. They are doe in Sia undermentioned datee i OUTWARD HOMiZV^ P. T udwig P.E. i171 words
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Article273 1908-10-28 7 88 SXAI L> THE Wo B :V8 received from the agent of the bare, Mr Bucklaml, a what micrht well be called the Edi-->hip handbooks. This! I Aodi -iz9 anl hand- _reen and gold, describes iteness of detail u figures •I with considerable literary j nptive273 words
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Article59 1908-10-28 7 ib have The at Ipoh m- 4 43 4 and should to com been very materially .a affairs and D tries at omi: Bcript summ < a delusion and a loin, .ported from I the year 1 rived m ■Is in mia- ill prob relopment in modern re under way59 words
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Article644 1908-10-28 7 Capita? Capital issue Paid Issued paid a P Valus op Company. Wu ta.-on 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co. Ltd 7.5 "> $300,000 225,000 10 10 Braang Limited 75 $600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M 00. Ltd 10 i 0 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Da_f644 words
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Article21 1908-10-28 7 rung Lady, Pupil of the Royal AcaI .-ic. London also a Student and ■in' in Pjarw21 words
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Advertisement527 1908-10-28 7 On the Berth. NORDDEUTSCHEB LLOYD. For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Ports. The Imperial German Mail Steamer "PUINZ LUDWIG" 9,6:>0 tons, Captain von Binder, having left Colombo on Sunday the 2">th inst, at 9 a.m.. may be expected to arrive here on Friday aiternoon the 30th idem. She will probably be527 words
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Advertisement311 1908-10-28 7 On the Berth. N. D. L Combined Round Voyages. Singapore, Deli (Sumatra), Penang, Singapore OR Singapore, Penang, Deli (Sumatra), Singapore by N. D. L. first class passenger steamers (German Mail, S.S. Ranee and S.S. Malaya). Tickets for the Round Trip will be issued at the reduced rate of Passengers travelling311 words
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Advertisement325 1908-10-28 7 EXCHANGE. (Corrected up to Oct 27.) Hank 4 luj* nom 2/4-^ demand v M 2/S| Private credits 3 m/a m, m 2/4-| credits 6 m/8 M 2/4 T 7^ Fkanck, demand BarvV.^ s 291 A G-hrmany, demant) 236 h India, T. T, 174| Songkohq, deraaj^d 23% Yokohama, demand 113^ Java,325 words
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Advertisement345 1908-10-28 7 No. 1 DOCK. I 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. 45.8 ft. Water on blocks 27.5 ft. Water on blocks 20.5 ft. I Time to pump out 4 hours.345 words
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Article1582 1908-10-28 8 OHE OF THEIB NUMBEB BROUGHT ANSWEB SEBU HJ3 CHARGES. A :it of "VYkit-Sekyin juiries were made, and because of the number of cases that were unearthed there il uproar in Market Sireet, and the chetties went flying off to the Supreme Court, and judgments amounting to $12,000 discovered."1,582 words
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Article59 1908-10-28 8 F. A. Shield Competition. I iast evening teams representing the S.C.C. and the R.G.A. met on the S.C.C. ground. In the first half the Club did all the pressing and scored after a smart ruu down. In second half the Garrison, equalised. The same finished in a downpour of59 words
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Article93 1908-10-28 8 Says a Bangkok paper: The Siamese young ladies of fashion in Bangkok are now commencing to let their hair grow long, and, in their lovely bicycle costumes, consisting of long silken hose, and punurg, which does the duty of a divided skirt, with or without a corset, according to taste,93 words
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Article629 1908-10-28 8 The Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company's steamer Palembang arrived yesterday with a cargo of kerosene in bulk from Palembang. The 8.1. contract packet Thongwa, with the London mails of the 9th instant, left Negapatam at 7 am ou Sunday, the 25th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on629 words
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Article260 1908-10-28 8 11 A Serious Trouble Brewing." The Manila Cablenews says lt is significant that one hears from all classes of Americans expressions of fear that the peace of the islands is not to be kept long Something must be done," say Americans and Englishmen. They do not260 words
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Article234 1908-10-28 8 Geological Survey Wanted. In Tiuland," the Kuala Lumpur paper, discussing the present conditious of mining, has the following- remarks on what Government might do to help the industry The Chinese still hold the position of the largest producers of tin the statistics show that about 80234 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement62 1908-10-28 8 Inflammatory Rheumatism Anyone who has ever experienced the excruciating and almost unbearable pains incident to inflammatory rheumatism, will be pleased to know that prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mr. D. Snyder, of Roseville, Ontario, Canada, sa> l> I have been troubled with inflammatory rheumatism for62 words
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Advertisement54 1908-10-28 8 Morrhuol Creosote was carefully tried in a case of threatening throat and lung trouble, for which a patient had been treated with various remedies for many monthg previously. Cod liver oil and creosote preparations were not tolerated by the stomach, but the capsules of Morrhuol Creosote distinctly bf nefit.t.pd fVip54 words
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Advertisement73 1908-10-28 8 A Reliable Remedy. The only remedy which can always be depended upon in the most severe cases of pain in the stomach, cramp colic or diarrhoea, is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Most dealers know this and recommend it when such a medicine is called for. For sale by73 words
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Advertisement200 1908-10-28 8 KOmiCUJK PAKETVAART f^IAATSCHAPPY (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY.) New Service between Sin£,ipore and Palembang, NOTICE is hereby given that a WEEKLY SERVICE b PALEMBANG will be maintained by th. First sai ling will take place on the 31 St Of October. For freight and passage apply to Shi l i DE KON-NKUJKE200 words
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Miscellaneous387 1908-10-28 8 PASSER ERS, Per Bharata Mr and Mrs ff. W. Gross, Mr S. N. Shopra, Mr S. Buckingham, Dr. Joy, Mr F. J. Miers, Mrs Bland, Miss Houde.n, Mr A. R Adams, Mr J. Turner, Hon. R. N. Bland and Mrs Bland. Mr and Mrs Armstrong, Mr Ah Chew, Mr Xg387 words
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Miscellaneous529 1908-10-28 8 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-war Fla* :d Tons Commanders Arrived From Waterwiteh H.MS. Sur. 6*0 Lt Douglas Oct 24 S'pore Strait Sea Mew Col. Yacht 50' > Coleman Oct 8 Ma in Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For Achilles Brit 44-4 Thompson Oct 26 L'pool Mansfield Alcinous Brit 4278529 words
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