The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 November 1908
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Title Section15 1908-11-07 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAyT^OVEMBER 7, 1908. NO. 6,14115 words
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Article113 1908-11-07 1 Balat andKu.mt-rin Mine reports on page 2. Tbe. trouble between France and Germany over Casablanca is quieting down Page 7." Thf Cardroom operatives have agreed to accept aw ige reduction fi cm March Page?. Servian war supplies landed at Silonika are held up by the Oriental rail113 words
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Article774 1908-11-07 1 Oa tie Poleafal Tie Plain: Now I tell you straight I'm absolutely ***k of t Here lam lauding on this stoneheap, fixed m the same position, night and day, aaek-daa and Sunday, week m week out from morn ti;] Light, unable to do anything but fold774 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1908-11-07 1 WAYANG KASSIM. Return of the Favourites! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! AT THE ALEXANDRA HALL, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SAMSU KAMAR. PRICES AS USUAL. S. KASSIM, Sole Proprietor. KATZ MOS, LTD. TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS A Special Grand Show NOW READY. Gustomers can now select toys, and same will be kept until required. R E251 words
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Advertisement152 1908-11-07 1 Entertainments. FOURTH GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME! TO-NIGHT EVERY NIGHT, AT 9-1 5 P.M Matinee, at 4 p.m. this Evening BOSE'S CIRCUS. The Greatest Wonder of the Age THE MIRACLE-DRESS, by Mr. Ganapati, the Wizard of the East, j with Manacles and Fetters, on Most Difficult and Daring Display of THE152 words
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Advertisement313 1908-11-07 1 Entertainments. HALES TOURS Beach Road. Afternoon Performance TO-DAY Saturday Uto 6 t Children Half Price. TOURS. AGARA NAPLES NDON SWITZERLAND Etc., Etc. EVE-ING AS USUAL NEW FI MS. Trains run continuously during the above times stopping every 15 minutes for passengers. FIRST CLASS. Three trips $1 One trip 50 c's.313 words
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Advertisement145 1908-11-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Javol, the well known hair tonic Page 5. John Little's for Christmas and New Year cards Page 8. Wayang Kassim, Samsu Kamar to-night Page 1. John Little's Christmas toy bazaar opens on Nov. 16 Page G Professor Ryder at the Theatre Royal tonight—Page 1. Wilson and Co. for145 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous367 1908-11-07 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 7th High Water.— 9.3B a., 10.3 p Cricket, S.C.C. Ist XI v S.R.C. S.V A. Rifle Meet begins. Bose's Circus Matinee 4 p 9.15 p Sunday, Nov Btb High Water lO.lO a 10.50 p 21st after Trinity. Full Moon, 2.58 a NDL Mail Homeward due. Swimming Club367 words
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Article340 1908-11-07 2 Report of tbe work done on Mines during j the month of October 1908. Block 11. Sungei Gambang. Three contractors have been engaged working up UM valley from the Southern Boundary and Urn karang obtained was of the usual quality. The bottom has risen very340 words
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Article134 1908-11-07 2 Import ot the work done on leases during namvm oi OototttC, 1900. SUNuKI OaMB-JMk The whole vi the work is now being done n fine tribute system. The tributer working ih* hill recently worked by tbe puddler is fn»md nhrifliag same and brought m 88134 words
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Article132 1908-11-07 2 The Amove** commence on Tu.sday next. The Chief justice will preside. The K-vd. Mann Kirkby will be m Malacca tor Sunday, November Bth. The National Anthem will be sung on Sund.iv Nov. Btki at the close of Evensong, Monday bein^ the birthday of King Edward VII. The will of Mr132 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement565 1908-11-07 2 RA n U A I 0 favourably known for MU Ii H I" W 50 years m the Straits. Boudoir, Concert Grand, Grand, Upright Grand, Pianola, Pn a at tfa tf% The Best and the Cheapest m the A N II H Market. If_Bl U S*r SHOW rooms, 375 Victoria565 words
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Advertisement711 1908-11-07 2 NOTIGES. I mmmmmwgmmm m, I BURGLABY HOUSEBREAKING THEFT. Policies covering these risks are issued by the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Terms on application to The Branch Manager. Nov 7 7.2 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW AND CO., LTD. WILL CLOSE THEIR PREMISES ALL L^AY. On Monday, November 9th. IN HONOUR OF THE711 words
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Advertisement478 1908-11-07 2 INSURANCES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANT CO., LTO. FIRE AND MARINE. YAN6-TS2E INSURANT ASSOC. LTD. MAEINE. CHINA FiRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. LONDON GUARANTEE ACCIDENT CO., LTD. GUARANTEE Fire and Marine Risks of every description underwritten at lowest current rates. Adamson Gilfillan Co Ltd. General Agents. A J. SCANDEETT, Manager Insurance Department. SOUTH478 words
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Advertisement669 1908-11-07 2 BANKS. Hongkong ft Shanghai Ram, Corporator. Paid-up Capital $15,000.- Reserve Fund Sterling Reserve $15,000,000 M Silver Reserve $14,000,000 WWKMHK) Reserve Liability of Proprietors $1 :„00o,uu t Court of Directors E. Shbt.ltv, Esq. Caammkuo* on. Mr. W. J. Gresson De: i t Cbaibkam J. Barrett, Es<_. IC. W L«n_man{._ 'rieslam>, Esq.669 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1908-11-07 2 > m < SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. St. Andrew's Cathedral. Twentyfirst Sunday after Trinity. 7 am. Matins. 7. -45 am Holy Communion (Choral S.W pm Sunday School. 3.45 pm Bible Classes (Adults). 530 pm Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Linis. 11.15 am Foo Cbow Service. 3.V* pm Sunday School. 5.1594 words
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Article1091 1908-11-07 3 An Overlooked Motor Sampling the Upper Air Ceilit, the Safe Celluloid Leaves as Photographic Lenses Horse-Power Told by Machine- Belts— Milk as Anti-Fat— To >:eer Backing Steamers Germless Drinking Places. Fireless steam-locomotives are the safest of all engines for powder-mills, cotton-plants and all places where great precaution against1,091 words
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Article862 1908-11-07 3 The second instalment m McC lire's Magazine" of General Kuropatkin's account of tbe Ru?so-Japanese war, translated by Mr George Kennan, deals with "Japan's strength m war." The moral strength of the Japanese, General Kuropatkin says, we underestimated or entirely overlooked. Japanese soldiers, deeply conscious of tbe bearing862 words
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Article95 1908-11-07 3 According to the San Francisco correspondent of the 'Evening Standard," ihe United States is becoming visibly alarmed at the irresistible progress of Japan. San Francisco, tbe gate to the Orient, calmly admits that America's supremacy on the Pacific has entirely disappeared. Not content with beating America on95 words
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Article341 1908-11-07 3 Thirty a Side. The Singapore Free Press mentions that m a local football kicking competition, a native, named So Hniyin, won with a kick of 166 ft. 6in. He kicked barefooted. In the Philippines, they play football with a ball about the size and shape of our Association ball,341 words
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299 1908-11-07 3 London. 'ct Bth Robber companies started the year badly m regard to prices for results, compared with the same time last season when very nigh H-otaticaa ruled. It will be pointed out that BOOH we shall arrive at a time when the n.-c wi.i299 words
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Article162 1908-11-07 3 The "Golden down' has eoae* en srrth another exoe lent catch, and between loot end five torn of ish, caught princips ly of Pu-_ and Balasore, have beta bold at the Bk Stuart Hogg Market, uiyi a Calcutts contemporary. The Bsh consisted manly of n.i salmon, whiting, soles,162 words
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Article177 1908-11-07 3 Th? chem match lor the championsbij whit fa has eaci ed the attention of lovers oi the game, reminds one of sto i I v.. kj ,Di 1 4:ei was the bero. Formerly ihe q was m the habit of occasionally \i-iting i ne. stanrant m ths177 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement26 1908-11-07 3 A Word to Travellers. Thc excitement incident to travelling and change of food and water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason no one should26 words
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Advertisement617 1908-11-07 3 THE TALE THE MIRROR TELLS Is Woman's Best Health Guide. Pale Cheeks, White Lips, Dull Eyes Indicate Anaemia Weak Watery 8100d A Danger Signal Not To Be Neglected. DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. Make Rich, Red, Health-Giving Blood, Aid Women As No Other Medicine Can. A Reverend Mother's Emphatic Testimony. Take617 words
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Advertisement446 1908-11-07 3 White Ants!! I Teredos, Dry Rot, i Decay m Timber. JODELITE. The ONLY SAFEGUARD has been on its trial m large quantities for the past 10 years m the Straits Settlements, and proved all that is claimed for it. Six pieces of deal were partly coated with Jodelite and buried446 words
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Article508 1908-11-07 4 This appears m the last issue of the Rangoon Times Reverting to the subject of opium, we presume the Government's dabbling m foreign opium by purchasing it aud reselling it at R2O to Et-0 per seer or charging a duty of Rl7 to R2u a sear508 words
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Article526 1908-11-07 4 The following short account of the taking of Muka fort by prisoners m the year 1869, a.s related by an old eye witness, may be of inter-st. At the beginning of li-O^ Major Rodway was m charge of Muka, and at the time Mr526 words
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Article481 1908-11-07 4 An Expedition Pending. Aden, October llth.— We seem to be on the eve of yet another Somaliland expedition. For some little time past events m that inhospitable region of scattered possession?, little straws, have been indicating which way the wind was about to blow. Karias of our Friendlies481 words
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Article209 1908-11-07 4 The following information concerning the increasing use m China of musical instruments and goods, and what American manufacturers must do to hold and increass their trade therein, is furnished by Vioe- Consul Ernest Vollmer, of Tsingtau With tbe steady increase m the European population of the209 words
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Article163 1908-11-07 4 An important stage m the alteration of the constitution of the House of Lords has been passed, the Express states, by the committee which, under the chairmanship of the Earl of Rosebery, has been engaged for some months m considering measures of reform for the Upper House.163 words
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Article111 1908-11-07 4 Another Chinese Loan. In a report to the Throne H.E. Hsu Shihchang, Viceroy of Manchuria, states that the Forest Timber Company, to be composed conjointly of Chinese and Japanese, will require at least Tls. 1,500,000 from the Chinese side. The Viceroy further states that m conjunction111 words
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Article318 1908-11-07 4 A rather curious contribution to the know ledge of the sp_ead of malaria by mosquitoes is made by Mr R. W. Armitage m a note to the Victoria Naturalist. It is generally found that the malarial Anopheles mosquito confin*--itself within rather narrow limits m tslocality where it breeds. Thus318 words
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Article288 1908-11-07 4 LATEST FORM OF NAVAL ESI'ION A(,F. A singular story, which I repeat with reserve just as 1 have heard it. is bring m naval circles at the present time. A certain lieutenant was pasted 1 to the con. mand of one of the new C288 words
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Article185 1908-11-07 4 Martin Lund, a San Francisco diver, desperate fight with a large octopus recently while searching the hold of a sunken vesse Soon after he had descended the octopus seized his leg below the knee with a tentar c five inches m diameter. Almost immediate !j another185 words
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Article134 1908-11-07 4 A Possible Impekdik« Ratk Wai: According to the Kolnische Zettang Germau shipping circles are discussing the alleged desire on the part of the Clan Line to engage m Australian business. The line is largely engaged m the East Indian an I South African trade, and has now134 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement611 1908-11-07 4 A SHIP'S DOCTOR <j£~ y^% Meurasthema* Nervous Debility, Depression, Malaria A < uirin'ee a positive assurance That is the strong point of tb.l9 wee _'s .c < r, whi- h is emphatic and definite, and leaves no doubt of our cot ie pi n mi's inenriin r The letter means611 words
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Advertisement444 1908-11-07 4 IF YOU SUFFER From any Skin or Blood Disease, •ueh as Eczema, Scrofula, Scurvy, Glandular Swellings, Bad Legs, Ulcers, Abscesses, Tumours, Boils, Sores, Eruptions, Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Gout, &c, DON'T DELAY but at once start a course of Clarke's Blood Mixture (the World-famed Blood Purifier), and the experience of thousands444 words
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Advertisement33 1908-11-07 4 Lame Back. This ailment is usually caused by rheum a tism of the muscles and may be cured by ap plying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three Ifn i ii _> a _„uu:—«. __._j__j__L__.lv33 words
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Article1019 1908-11-07 5 CHETTY pi YEN PERMISSION TO GO TO INDIA. In the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday, before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith, Mr C. Emerson mentioned the case of K. P. V. R. X K. Kurpen Chetty who had applied for leave to go to Indii for six months to attend the1,019 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement509 1908-11-07 5 CONTINENTAL I Singapore Kumpers Co. Kuala Lumpur Federated Engineering Co, fl STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR Co., Ltd. 15, BATTERY ROAD. o DEPOT AND SOLE AGENTS FOR ALPHA BRAND Motor Oils, Gylinder, Air Gooled, Water Gooled. 1 Gallon, 1 Galloa Tins 2 Gallon, 5 Gallon Tins AS SUPPLIED TO H. M GOVERNMENTWa509 words
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Advertisement366 1908-11-07 5 SPECIAL BARGAINS* FOR HOME PRESENTS wt*mamm*n*wm*mt**a*t***twa**t**w***m.aa*wm i— Japanese Gurios, Silk and General Goods. Now on TILL Wednesday, November 25. _aH__Baaan_>_aDa_iaoa«BM—Biaißßßaa^B"B___-_---_*_-_--B GREAT AND RFnUOTIOIM UNPREGEOENTED rlCil_#V_»V_. I IV_/I«. AUGTIONS. AUCTION SALE OF A Quantity of Iron Bars. AT CHOP HONG KEE CHAN, CLYDE TERKACE OFF (BEACH ROAD). On Wednesday 1 lth366 words
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Advertisement292 1908-11-07 5 1 __^_J~ _I___i___iii II )3F*% fflk*m I billy [I NESTLFS^k I Facts about lL==^~L FOOD. NESTLES FOOD ll perfect diet for babies and chil.-i-.. 1 Nesti-- il Onto, su_ta.,le ftfld natural, pleasing to the infar.i taste thereby en" ■to &ri« through its enjoyment of its food. The result is good292 words
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Article, Illustration796 1908-11-07 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1908. Her_ shnn tV Prew ■ople's r"__ it ;.'...r._a_n, U awed b\ influence ft' inbrftx 1 gain; H-re rwtnot i n-:h p'o-iou? pn (raw, P I R< ligi Ia y.'.v an [aw. In tbe present condition of Europe it is at least something796 words
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Article289 1908-11-07 6 Mr G. Ritchie Rice of the Army Accounts Department, who is leaving for Home next week, gives his farewell address at the Boustead Institute on Sunday at 8.15 pm. The Ladies Sewii g Party of the Presbyterian Church will meet at the house of Mrs T. G. Scott, Ayer Jerneh,"289 words
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Article413 1908-11-07 6 List night at the Teutonii Olub there was an enthusiastic music il audience desirous of hearing that talented violin- player, Miss Anna Schaefer, and the amateurs who had kindly come forward to assist iv making up the varied programme which was last night presented. Among tnose present were413 words
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Article480 1908-11-07 6 The Annual Dinner of the Straits Settlements Association is to take place at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metro pole on Tues day Nov _24, Mr James Graham hon. Boere tary of t lie Association is iv char ge of the arrangements. The City Line boat, which left Liverpool on the480 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter895 1908-11-07 6 To the Editor. Sir, —I am not a broker (Gl ry be), bur striken me as rather desirable thuf notice should bi taken of the remark- i led on the broken of Singapore m com tion with the recent case. We are accustonu ci to have the895 words
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Article142 1908-11-07 6 Bastar, a Kling, of 66 Arab Stroet, reports to the police that las nam has been broken into and clothing worth $25 stolen. Vice Admiral Sir W.ltnot Hawkes, I I <•.%.(»., (who was well known mat* wheu he commanded H.M.S. Mercury is pn D ed to be Admiral. In the142 words
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Advertisement260 1908-11-07 6 WHISKY. M. III1M»T— > I I .1 II 111-MI I **aaaaa*o*nimamnaeaaana***m**m*t**m i SUPERIOR TO THE to A HIGHLAND MOST EXPENSIVE WHISKY OF STERLING BRANDS IMPORTED. S^' QUALITY __-~__^_——__—._—_.»»a_________——iM»»P a BPg :M r________fl____B a^Hnm 1 HHBBfIHHIMI *mmf _BH ____3__r _1 un I PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. 9 |JOHN LITTLE &Co's| j [Grand Chris(mas|260 words
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Advertisement27 1908-11-07 6 IT OOSTS NOTHING TO HEAR THE AUTO-PIANO AS.. -> llll'^ll' l]£A -f B i__<49_[ 3D- J iVvv''^i You are cordially invited to call AT THE Robinson Piano Co's27 words
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Advertisement136 1908-11-07 6 THE MOST WELCOME X'MAS PRESENT. To send to Folks at Home is JI good Pbotograpb, one that will not only do justice to yourself hut also bring credit to the country of your adoption and incidentally to WILSONiCO. Special Announcement. Success! The Town-talk Show!! Gigantic Success Miss Anna Abs will136 words
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Article91 1908-11-07 7 QUESTION OF APOLOGY. France Stands Firm. (By Submarine Telegraph.— Reuter's) Advices from Berlin indicate that the Casablanca difficulty is regardel calmly. It U announced semi-officially m Paris that it is unlikely to become acute. Received at 10 23 a.m. The French papers are very firm and dignified. It is91 words
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Article81 1908-11-07 7 A Convention with Japan. Received Nov. _>th 9 a.m. 6 r B heard (Irey replying to Sir Edmund Bobettaoo, said that Government had been communicating with Japan regarding the protection of British trade marks. I- ia mdeeal ■>! rhat the position is new of t ;e most81 words
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Article59 1908-11-07 7 Settlement m Sight. Kee Nov 6 6 'JO pm. Tne M Ukd-Beter Cirdrooui operatives propose to consent to a reduction ol wages provided the reduction is delayed till March HMteed q| OOtting into force m January. Ice Beep] oyen Federation will consider "he prep...... lord and it59 words
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Article44 1908-11-07 7 Scott's Peace Mission. Sir Percy Scott 's squadron h*M arrived at Capetown. The English and Dutch have united m MMnidif it a hearty wele.ine. The Sontll African Convention has ad- urne.]. and will meet again at Cape Town on Hoi 23.44 words
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Article28 1908-11-07 7 Received 2 35 pm. The I Nrieatal Railway, an Austrian OOB- nte to transmit Servian arms lan led il Salonika. -civia has appealed to Turkey.28 words
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Article30 1908-11-07 7 I teea Russian Admirals have been placed cv the retired li-*. Th is believed to have been connected Ihe malversation of funds over the construction of worships.30 words
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Article256 1908-11-07 7 The death of Mr Archibald Little is an M unctd. Mr Archibald John Little (Chung King) I i BMfchaat and author b. _kj 1838, at Loadoa jm. Alicia, d. of Cai- B-w.eke, i EUlUton Hall, Leicester- ra, E-luc. St. Paul's and Berlin. Arrived m Hoagkoag256 words
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Article1837 1908-11-07 7 THE SALT LOSES ITS SAVOUR. A SERIO-COMEDY. A meeting of the shareholders of Tunggal Tin was called for 2.30 pm yesterday. At that hour there were two persons present business wa. commenced at 2.45, Mr W. Dunman m the chair, others present being Messrs L. J Chater,1,837 words
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Article51 1908-11-07 7 At a meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute Mr J. Murray Gibbon and Mr George Muir Laidlaw (Federated Malay States) were elected Fellows. Mr Apps, Secretary of the Singapore Football Association and also referee to the Colman Shield competition left yesterday by the Pand O steamer Assaye51 words
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Article189 1908-11-07 7 The usual parade m honour of the Birthday of His Majesty, The King, will take place on the Racecourse on Monday, 9th instant at 7 am. (a) The whole of the Garrison and Volunteer Force will take part. (b) Troops to be m position by 6 45189 words
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Article221 1908-11-07 7 Hearing of Charge Against Charles Sesone is Postponed for Ten Days. In the First Magistrate's Court yesterday the hearing was to have been commenced of the case m which Charles Sesone, an Italian, is charged with criminal breach of trust as servant, of two sums 81,000 and 81,300221 words
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Article120 1908-11-07 7 LABUAN, BRUNEI AND SARAWAK. These places have been stumbling blocks to the editors of the Colonial Office Listsays the Editor of the Colonial Office Journal for October. Labuan, however, is now safe y anchored to the Straits, having been incorporated with them last year and Brunei, whose internal affairs are120 words
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Article77 1908-11-07 7 Guest Night. To-night besides the usual fine menu which is always presented at these Dinners, a, most popular programme of music will be performed during dinner by the Royal West Kent band, and afterwards on the lawn the Concert will be coutinued until 11 pm. The booking of77 words
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Article75 1908-11-07 7 The members of the above association are giving a Birthday Calico dance m their Club House at Serangoon Road on Monday 9th instant at 8.30 pm. Strenuous efforts are being made by the dancing master (Mr L. Perrau) and the Hon. Secretary (Mr N. T. Neubronner) and75 words
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Article57 1908-11-07 7 To-day Saturday from 4 t:> G in the afternoon the above unique attraction will he open to the Public. This is a golden opportunity of giving the children a chance of seeing this interesting and instructive show. Tours will be taken through Switzerland, Canada, Niagara Falls,57 words
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Article25 1908-11-07 7 > < A Hokien was fined $150 or iv default six weeks' imprisonment by theThird Magistrate yesterday for being m illicit possession of ten tahils of chandu.25 words
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Advertisement31 1908-11-07 7 Croup, Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, and the attack may be r\ff Thara ia Tin lw_.M-.ai> ma^mina m31 words
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Advertisement173 1908-11-07 7 ROBINSON Co. GENTLEMEN'S White Dress Shirts /^or^^^. Evening Wear. JM ]m\ m 1 i m All our shirts and collars we B I < import direct from Ireland, made X J |< ______fe M DRESS SHIRTS FOR EVENING WEAR. White Dress Gloves While Dress Ties Kew Wing Collars. Dress Socks,173 words
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Advertisement438 1908-11-07 8 the Battle of Life. muscles, and you find your day's duties almost too much for you then there is help for you m Ssrs9i)Erill& It will BgesHw glands j n g a r- S irsaparilla has benefited m y I nda of tired 1 ie aad v ill surely benefit438 words
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Advertisement513 1908-11-07 8 SHIPPING. fTOc JAPAN HAIL STEAMSHIP Co., ltd. A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Undei, Mail Contracts with thb Im PS-rial Japanesb Govbrnmbnt. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First513 words
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Advertisement738 1908-11-07 8 I SHIPPING. ~R 0.~ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Fos? China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bgypt, Mediterranean Porte, Plymouth and London* Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gnif, Continental and American Ports. Steamer* wilf leave Singapore oa ot about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) 1908 1909 Devanha738 words
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Advertisement727 1908-11-07 8 SHIPPING OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co. Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. 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 Marseilles, Havre and727 words
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Advertisement679 1908-11-07 8 SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA UNE, HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a J regalar service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, 8 China and Japan. t Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo.679 words
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Advertisement626 1908-11-07 8 SHIPPING. 1 m\Je JUs Norddeutscher hloyd, Breme_ IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail ste_mer_ f this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southam] Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marsei Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port bs I Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore. Hoagkoag, Shanghai, Nagasaki626 words
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Article704 1908-11-07 9 Hon is a striking estimate of the American r MB and his charming daughter, which will kt wad with interest m connection with the .rticie on The American Man and His Trusts." It is taken from Love m the United States," a new estimate of704 words
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Article284 1908-11-07 9 The retirement of Lieut. Wil'iam Barrett, R X Royal Naval Pigeon Service, brings an haaUaaaa career to a close. Doing his _.c M 0H the China Station m tbe Mercury. While m this ship he received the th.nks'of the captain for diving into the sea ac284 words
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Article505 1908-11-07 9 Undeterred by the mishap to the Wright aeroplane, the American Government is now contemplating supplying the Navy, as well as the Army, with flying machines heavier than air. The Navy department publishes the specifications of four airships, for which it invites tenders. The minimum speed required is 40505 words
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Article53 1908-11-07 9 When a coolie dies his relatives take over his debt, naturally, as a matter of course they would be disappointed if they were prevented doing so, and as long as there is a kargany alive there is not much fear of this disappointment baing forced upon them.53 words
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Article99 1908-11-07 9 Pity and need make all men kin. So universal is now the care of the shipwrecked that we find it difficult to believe the historians who tell us of tbe barbarism from which we have emerged. Some ten brief centuries ago it was the universal practice m Europe99 words
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Article90 1908-11-07 9 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Benefits a City Councilman at Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. W. O'Reilly Fogarty, who is a member of the City Council at Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, writes as follows v One bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy had good effect on a cough that was giving me90 words
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Article432 1908-11-07 9 Mr Sherman, Republican vice-presidential candidate, furnished one of the surprises m the campaign m a speech at Rock Island. In an attack on Mr Bryan he raised tbe dormant sectional issue between North and South produced by the civil war. Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft as well as432 words
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Advertisement43 1908-11-07 9 I take pleasure m adding my testimony to the great value of glycogen m typhoid fever. During the Butler epidemic, I used it and the result*, certainly surpassed my expectations. A marked influence was exerted upon the _...i .......tnro whil« the whole course43 words
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Advertisement283 1908-11-07 9 PILES AND ECZEMA. A Proven Cure. The torturing irritation of piles (itching, bleeding or blind), eczema, and any itching skin complaint is allayed by the first application of Doan's Ointment and even stubborn cases, which have resisted other treatment for years, quickly yield to this healing ointment. Doan's Ointment is283 words
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Advertisement392 1908-11-07 9 [Bowel Troubles] I I"I was prostrate with I i I weakness and pain*" I 19 Liddall Street, Hey wood, Lanes. Dear Sirs —lt gives me pleasure to testify to the great I I bensfit I have rec-ivei from Angler's Emulsion. Wash I first heard of it I was prostrate with392 words
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Advertisement52 1908-11-07 9 TENDERS FOR ENGINEERING SUPPLIES Tenders are invited for the supply of Engineering Materials required by Sarawak Government for tbe year 1909. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., Sarawak Government Agents, Singapore, or at Resident's Ofiice, Sarawak. No tenders will be con- #i52 words
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Miscellaneous766 1908-11-07 9 VKSSELri ttXJPECTED, STEAMERS. Giving port of departure, and (where knoum) date due here, and name of Agentt. Airlie, Sydney, Dec 23 Boustead. Astyanax, Liverpool, Nov 24 Mansfield. Armand Behic, Saigon, Dec 14; M M. I Assaye, Bombay, Dec 18 P O. Ayuthia, Bombay, Dec Bornao Co. h A. L. Triville,766 words
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Miscellaneous539 1908-11-07 9 Passengers for the Straits. Per P O -icilia, due Nov. 12. Mil Roberts, Miss A. M. Franklin, Miss G. M. Salmon, Mrs Hamilton and children, Mr Maxwell, Mr W. J. Haskins. Mr C. J. Bone, Sergt -Major Wadier, Sergt. and Mrs Maunder Sergt. Stroud. Sergt. Pearse, Mrs Brooke and child,539 words
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Article332 1908-11-07 10 Queer Humchk of Man who Fills All Orders Promptly."' The Cablenews American (Manila) published the following advertisement Wanted. A human skull. Must be m good condition. Address Skull c o Cable-news-American. Next day the paper printed this letter Sir I have seen your advertisement m to-day's332 words
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Article338 1908-11-07 10 The retirement, even though ft be gradual, of Urn firm ol Barnato Bros, from the South Afric m mining market, with which it has been identified from the beginning, is an event of more tii m ordinary Importance. Brilliant success and unlocked for misfortune bare equally338 words
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Article256 1908-11-07 10 _Iv RrN> .max OS Their Bai> Literati rai Mr Raneiman, the President of the Board of Education, formally opened s public library presented to the city of XeA castle-on Tyne by Sir illiam H. Stephenson Literature was not without its bad influ. Usees, and m the front rank256 words
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Article41 1908-11-07 10 mmaadiagaaui the German Emperor's ■•^-■•nty and great as is the respect wh.«h world at large would undoubtedly (rive to tas utterances or proposals it is scarce.; to he «a 1 tabh3hment an Qf UUL D hum, in r__^ *i41 words
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Article477 1908-11-07 10 PICTURE POSTCARDS REACH CLIMAX. Rejected Limericks. Interesting facts and figures are contained m the Postmaster-General's annual report dealing with the year ending March 81st last. The number of postal packets delivered m the United Kingdom during the year was 4,972,070,000, an average of 112.5 per person. Of this total 2,863,900,000477 words
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Article280 1908-11-07 10 How Loan Darxi.ey met his slustbauan Bride. Morphy. On the "20th September, at Brighton, Australia, Elizabeth Anne, widow of the late John Stephen Morphy, of Beechworth, Australia, and mother of the Countess of Damley, aged SS. (By cable The above announcement recalls the romantic circumstances under which the280 words
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206 1908-11-07 10 The Brisbane Courier of Sept. IT, says Mr ELM. Graham, who is connected with the Trigonometrical Survey Department, F. M. S., is on board tbe steamer Airlie returning to bis home m New Zealand, where bo intends spending a holiday, after months of work m a206 words
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Article159 1908-11-07 10 Some of the new postage stamps which are to be issued next month on the occasion of the longest reign celebrations, m Bangkok, have arrived. They are larger than the ordinary stamps, both broader and longer, and instead of the portrait of His Majesty, the new159 words
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Article144 1908-11-07 10 We hear that 1 Docherty and Mr Alsebrook. of Burton, who claim to have discovered a method of making on sound commercial lines from plants grown m the district a material equal to the best Para rubber, recently received the results of the tests by a firm m144 words
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626 1908-11-07 10 A FIRST FRUIT OF TURKISH REFORM." Under the above heading the T.mes oJ India discusses the appointment oi Sii William Willcocks to supervise the irriga. tion policy m the Euphrates Valley. thea proceeds to make these obtarvmtio&i upon the questi.n of the Baghdad 1 wav It is impossible to think626 words
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Article147 1908-11-07 10 Mr Bewemann is to publish From Dan to Bei Dsfaeba Work and Tl IW B Four Continent-, the reminiscence. Arcbd. Colquhoun, who began life bj i n away from bouse fm a year, wh m tramping Burope Ih th-. a eaten Indian Public Week- Department Siam147 words
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Article140 1908-11-07 10 Millions Male i I Pn i Leai Mrs. Dunsmuir, the mothi i enaat-Governoi ol British her son for the possession of tin < utir. i st; of another sou. fcbe iat< Mr. Al« aai muir, which is rained at £4,000,000. Mrs. Dunsmuir claims that Mr. I140 words
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Article50 1908-11-07 10 iceroy Hsu has memorialised tin i m favour ot erecting the region oi thi IWhite Mountain into an administratis trict under the name of "Champa! This territory, though it may be said I I part of Chientao. has never been m dis| Chientao proper being on the cat of50 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement867 1908-11-07 10 CIX By Special 9^_S_&^ Purveyors to m H Warrant JS?!RS_KSI HM ThC 0 \\M Celebrated Oilmen's Stores ATI 9 Ik PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, 41 1 POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. Wi SH Agents for LEA PERRIN'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE Wmf Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. f)m^Z '^Measure f.AjmhjjQ *vn .Tad. IN ENGLAND. J867 words
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Advertisement314 1908-11-07 10 Renowned Phjsicians prescribe Grimault's Matieo as the most active and at the same time the inaoffimirw remedy :b the treatment of Acute an; Chtmk Discharge*. The Cat -ules snljke Copaiba, <k> not cause eruj tuns on tne skia or pioduce nausea. MATICO INJECTION is used m recent MATICO CAPSULES io314 words
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Article1184 1908-11-07 11 ,ld vjunt homines nostri est jarrago \',7W/i. Juvenal. Tbe Topic of the Week par excellence is already the Topic of Three Weeks (no connection m this allusion with Mrs Eleanor Gljn). And is like to continue until thej European situation is ended m one way or]1,184 words
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Article, Illustration106 1908-11-07 11 "Qenttanea, to solace their wearied minda b- honest pantrmon. piaye at dhesae, tbe astronomy's game, aud the philosopher's i^ame which whettes thvr wittes, recreates theyr minds and hurts nobody m the mean season. All communications should he addressed to the <_. hess Editor, Singapore Free Press." Original106 words
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Article428 1908-11-07 11 The match between Dr. Lasker and Dr. Tarrasch for tbe championship of tbe world, which for six weeks engaged the attention oi chess players everywhere, was concluded on the 30th September. Tarrasch with a piece to the good contrived to lose the sixteenth game and the mutch.428 words
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Article68 1908-11-07 11 (Corrected up to Nov 6. Bank 4 in/s nom 2/4 T demand 2/3| PriTate credits 3 m/a 2/4 T V credits 6 m/g 2/4f France, demand Bank**, 291 4 Germany, demand 236 India, T.T, 174f Hongkong dens and 24| Yokohama, demand H3j Java, demand »*> 139f Bangkok, demand 66^68 words
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Article131 1908-11-07 11 Nov 6 *rin S60.55 Gambier buyers 8 25 Gambier Cube No. 1 12.40 Gambier Cube No. 2 11.50 Pepper Black (ord'u. S'pcrs) 10-30 Pepper, White (fair L. W. 5 p c 1 30 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 18.00 Natmegs (80 to the lb.) 20.00 Mace (Banda) m Cloves131 words
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Article791 1908-11-07 11 MINES. Capital Capital Isioa Paid Compaos. HewJaOiejJ Issued paid ap Value op nor $300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Oo. Ltd 7 85 $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited 7 C° $600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Oo Ltd 10.' 0 £400|000 350,000 1 1 Duff791 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement575 1908-11-07 11 On the Berth. BRITISH"TNDIA_. N. Co., Ltd tenang, Rangoon and Calcutta. THE COMPANY'S STEAMER MUTTRA ,644 tons, J. H. Addenbrooke, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Friday, the 13th instant at 5 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. For freight or passage575 words
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Advertisement429 1908-11-07 11 TO LET. OFFICE TO BE LET. Office on second floor of No. 7, Battery Road. Apply to Guthrie ft Co., Ltd. Aug 25 TO LET A Compound House at No. 17, Race Course Road, lately occupied by Mr. C. A. Ribeiro Apply to Lee Peck Hoon, c o Straits 3.429 words
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Advertisement415 1908-11-07 11 THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD. No. 1 DOCK. No DOCK. Length Inside 514 ft. Length iniide 875 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. Time to pump out 4415 words
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Article737 1908-11-07 12 Special Meeting. Friday, Nov. 6. Present: Sis Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. His Exoellen y Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.8., O.C.T. The Hon'ble the Act. Attorney-General the Treasurer J. 0. Anthonisz. the Cd. Engineer A. Murray. Tan Jiak Kirn. John Anderson. Dr. D. J. Galloway. E. C. Ed737 words
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Article182 1908-11-07 12 The Daily Miil states thit ihe Lanc.uhiio cotton strike has rendered 4t>_).ooU persons i-1 le. aud has already eau.ed a loss of £3,500,000. Iv the Beeoad Court yesterday a Chinaman was tiud |900 for being in* possession 4 illicit morphia. In default of paving the BO i:e must serve six182 words
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Article1134 1908-11-07 12 Ordinary Meeting, Friday Nov. 6. Present —Mr J. Polglase (Deputy President) Messrs A. W. Bailey, Wm. Macbean, Cheng Keng Lee, A. J. W. Wat kins, H. L. Coghlan, Ong Tek Lim. C. I. Carver, Dr. P, Fowlie, also R Peirce (Engineer) and F. J. Benj i field (Acting1,134 words
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Article197 1908-11-07 12 First Round m the Scott-Russell Fours. The first raca m the Scott-Russell fours competition of the Rowing Club took place last evening between boats stroked by Darbishire and Wald respectively. The sea was calm and the course was clear and Mr Emerson sent tbe boats away nicely from197 words
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Article90 1908-11-07 12 Au exciting game of Rugby football was played on the Esplanade last evening between teams representing the Garrison and the S. C. C. The ground was rather soft from the recent heavy rains and accurate play was almost impossible. In fact, the game was somewhat "scraggy" at times.90 words
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Article117 1908-11-07 12 Robbed of His Earnings. A hard day's cake selling put $1.60 into the pocket of Tan Chew. But his labour was m vain. Walking horns along Alexandra Road at 9.30 on Thursday night he was attacked by three Chinese, who took all his money. But Nemesis was up117 words
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Article117 1908-11-07 12 A shopkeeper named Hoh Sui, living at 392 5 Wishart Road, Keppel Harbour, was suddenly aroused yesterday morning by hearing his brother cry out siapa itu He saw a Chinaman run out by the front door which he had locked the previous night, and gave chase. The117 words
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Article47 1908-11-07 12 Tan Chong was hoping to land home on Thursday night with a bag containing $2 m coppers m his possession, but en route, that is to say, m Thomson Koad, he was attacked by a Chinaman who took the bag of money from him. Th« in™<_«r,f moo47 words
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Article104 1908-11-07 12 From Swatow yesterday the N. D. L. I steamer Kohsichang arrived with 434 passengers, and during the voyage an infant died of natural causes and was buried at sea. The Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Josef arrived yesterday morning from the north, and at 8 a.m. exchanged salutes with104 words
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Article102 1908-11-07 12 At the Police Court yesterday an elderly Klingman was ordered to pay $10 or serve fourteen days m prison, for trespass iv a house m McKeizie Road which was occupied by a Malay. On two charges, one of selling chandu at No. 113 New Market Road without having a license102 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement25 1908-11-07 12 PIANOS Bought, Sold or Exchanged Pianos at $150 and Upwards by different Makers Guaranteed m Perfect Order and Made for the Climate. T /NAY. _r_25 words
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Advertisement229 1908-11-07 12 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. CnDEB CONTEACT WITH THK NKTHKKLANI.r I NDIA (GOVERNMENT. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late J. Daendels Co., 2-3. Coliyer Qua} THE UNDERMENTIONED DATES OF DEPARTURE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. Valentyn Sambas v -r -w^ .VlJ\ Japara Palembang Nov Brouwer Moeara-Saba. Simpang and Djambi fjX ox Laurens Pit229 words
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Miscellaneous492 1908-11-07 12 CLEARANCES 1 November 6. n Redang, Siam. str., Voldeby for Bangkok via c Brandon. n Reynst, Dut. str., Boon, for Bawean. Valentyn, Dut. str., Brust, for Sambas. l De Klerk, Dut. str., Schuitema, for Billiton and Batavia. >- Lady Weld, Brit, str Fripp, for Muar and Malacca. ,c Emilie, Dut.492 words
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Miscellaneous493 1908-11-07 12 VESSELS IN PORT. o Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From Whet f Kaiser Franz Josef Aus. cru. 405 7 Pacher Nov 6 Hongkong Uncertain"" Waterwitch H M.S. Sur. 610 Lt Douglas Oct 24 Spore Straits Uncertain lo Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman Oct 8 Malacca Uncertain Ship Flag493 words
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