The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 1 July 1909
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1909-07-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. third series THURSDAY. JULY 1, 1909. No 1,14418 words
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Article193 1909-07-01 1 Leaamsa Malayan Fisheries 3 I .V.val Supraiua^y 1 Birthday HaßSaul S sj-ppping Rin/ fctraits Position 2 j Hongkong opium and Rnanes 2 Singapore Tenders I Shipyiug X n^r Minority KejH.rt I N«\' >1 .il Facilit>s 3 TaHPORTS AND MKKTiN<.i<. Municipal Commission *> I'OMCI AND COCRT NIWS. Thomson-rd. Tragedy 5,7193 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article19 1909-07-01 1 Kellar. At 13, Longsdale Terrace, Edinburgh, on the 30th uit., to Mr. aud Mrs. J.D.B. Kellar, a son.19 words
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Article111 1909-07-01 1 Finnic Finnic. At Mains Kininmontb, Mintlax, Aberdeen, Scotland on the 2nd June by the Rev.C. Birnie, m.a. of Aberdour, William Finnic of Howarth Erskine Ltd., Singapore, to Mary Janie, daughter of James Finnic Esq., Kinininonth. GinsON Kasten. At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on the 26th June, by the Rev.111 words
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Article, Illustration28 1909-07-01 1 J'nc -hail ih.ft ?re<« the People's ricbt maintairj, ITIWWIJ by i-.U-i.-n- Bud unbribed by gain; Here patriot Truth art ftorMMM precepts draw. Fledged to RefigioL-, Loyalty and Law.28 words
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Article1338 1909-07-01 1 There's as good fish m the sea as ever came out of it and a good deal better m the seas round about the Malay Peninsula. The fishing industry is one that has yet to be organised on a large and remunerative scale. I£ the consumption1,338 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement198 1909-07-01 1 Subscribers te the Singapore Free Press" •weekly r^turninur from Europe to the Straits l>y any tk the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of anivaF m Singapore. Tories will then bo mailed to meet them at various ports ol call.198 words
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Advertisement113 1909-07-01 1 Insure your Motor Car! AND COVER YOURSELF against result of CAR ACCIDENTS. Don't take the Risks any longer. You may be called upon for Heavy Damages at any moment. The payment of a small sum annually RELIEVES YOU OF GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. especially if you use a native Chauffeur. Full Particulars113 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous174 1909-07-01 1 THE WEEK. The Europe mail of June 4 h was brought by the B I mail on Saturday. This mail j leaves by the P. and O. Devanha to-day. His Excellency the Governor has been up to Pahang to the wedding of the Sultan of Pahaug's daughter with Rajah Alang174 words
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Article1355 1909-07-01 2 June 26. Though there has been happily enough of late some surcease from the hysterical outcry over our naval position, it does not appear from Home exchanges that the matter is being allowed to drop, and if ai may conceivably happen judging by the evidences of rupture m1,355 words
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Article335 1909-07-01 2 The inclusion of our Goveiaor Sir John Anderson m the list of Birthday Honours gives it an interest m the Colony and the honour bestowed on him as High Commissioner, and on Mr Conway Belf.elo, Resident of Selangor, will be much appreciated m the F. M S. His335 words
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Article868 1909-07-01 2 June 28. Nothing but the most convinced belief that the entire future of this Colony depends upon its shipping trade and that that trade depends on breaking the exceptional action of the shipping rings, would induce us to iofliet upon our readers more about the Shipping868 words
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Article1303 1909-07-01 2 June WA. The Hongkorir Legislative Council bat just passed through one of those niomentou* crises which occur m the lives of all govern ing institutions, aud wo thiuk it dasirablt to draw the attention of Singapore to it l>ecauße we are more than convinced that ,i1,303 words
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Article545 1909-07-01 3 June 00. Singapore's industrial companies have always been on the alert for work outside the Colony and F. L S. and some good contracts have been secured m the past, which havematerially helped m the establishment of these establishments. So much has the extension idea grown tho t545 words
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Article516 1909-07-01 3 Shi ping Ring: Minority Report. July 1. We give on another page to-day a second instalment of the valuable report of The Royal Commission on Shipping Rings, with special reference to the parts which bear on this Colony. We repeat that this is a vital question for every part of516 words
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Article567 1909-07-01 3 The public opening of the Johore State Railway this morning marks another epoch m the means of regular passenger and postal communication from Singapore, which will not attain its full effect for some little time to come. For the Johore State Railway is to all extents and567 words
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Article265 1909-07-01 3 The third annual General Me sting of tho above-named Company was held at Winchester House, Singapore, on Tuesday at neon, when the Directors presented their Report and Accounts for the year ending oUt December, 1908. Beside Messrs Diehn A Kilian Directors) those present included the Hon.265 words
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Article115 1909-07-01 3 Explaining the division of the Diocese into two parts, viz Labuan, Sarawak and other British parts of North Borneo, of which Dr Mounsey is Bishop, and Singapore, tbe Rev Monteath Thompson writes to tie"Malay Mail". In a letter received last Thursday, the Rev C. J. Fergus on- Da vie^ Bishop-Designate115 words
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Article3129 1909-07-01 4 Further Extracts. Having given a full summary of the Majority and Minority Reports of the Royal Commission on Shipping, and having shown that the Majority Report, while not advising restrictive legislation, but consultation under Government auspices, is clearly of opinion that the case of the Straits Homeward Conference3,129 words
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Article386 1909-07-01 4 A very interesting article appears j 0 last number of the Statist, and one which strikes a distinctly cheery tote m connectioo with Britain's foreign trade and the outlook m India. The following is worth <potin;r Signs of trade improvement are iucreMsing. and events are moving towards386 words
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Article81 1909-07-01 4 The rice harvest m Siam is likely It l»e t poor one. Last year heaw rl)oc> spoiled the harvest. This year owing to the rboded state of the ground over considerable areas the farmers are usable to prepare the ground for the sowing of field rice, which forms the bulk81 words
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Article128 1909-07-01 4 The action of the IW, Office authorities m making a surcharge of fourpence on letters from Australia, stamped with the head d Queen Victoria, is causing commotion m the Commonwealth. A strong protest lis;* teen published by the president of the Sydney Philatelic Club. Mr R T. Ssott, the permanent128 words
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Article451 1909-07-01 5 Mo. Col man has sent the aerated water bottle case to the assizes. On Wednesday, a Chinaman was repairing the roof of Orchard Road market. He accidentally fell and was killed. IX' Fry of Bitu Gajah has been medically advised to proceed en long leave immediately.451 words
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Article226 1909-07-01 5 Ti'Oteiday. fader Singh was again before Mr Grew for continuation of the preliminary enquiry into the allegation brought oat him of causing the death of S<*da SiDgh m Thomson R md on May 80. Mr H. Rhodes conduced the case for the crown and Mr Ci abb-226 words
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Article53 1909-07-01 5 The usual halfvearly meeting of this Company was held m tbe offices m Collyer Quay yesterday at noon. The report which has been published and the accounts were moved for adoption and carried. A dividend of $1 with a bonus of 50 cents was declared, and the53 words
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Article70 1909-07-01 5 Tne opening day of the C. E. Z. Mission at the Memorial Hall yesterday was well a 4 tended and we hope the receipts will be equally satisfactory. The ladies m charge ot the stalls worked loyally. The sale was opened with prayer by the Rev. J.70 words
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Article800 1909-07-01 5 An old adage has it that Manners makyth Man." Burns says 4 A man's a man for a that." And if it is permissible for Paul to ridicule the manners of Peter m your paper, Mr Editor, it is surely equally permissible for Peter to try800 words
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Article199 1909-07-01 5 Raja Alang Iskander, a son of His Highness Snltan Idris of Perak. G. C. IL G., left m the steam yacht Sea Belle for Pekan with a large party, including many officials, to marry a daughter of H. H. the Sultan of Pahang. The wedding festivities are199 words
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Article606 1909-07-01 5 From Our Own Correspondent. June 17th. General van Daalen will return to this country m October. The well-to-do Chinese here are entering into contracts not to gamble, under penalties to go to the Chinese School fund. Lieutenant J. T. Moje f of the artillery, was severely injured during606 words
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88 1909-07-01 5 An official report comes from Mr Ward, Hesident of Sinianggang, to the effect that he has received a letter from the ControJeur of Sintang informing him that two Sarawak Dyaks, Massir and Sekam, bad been shot as they resisted arrest and wounded a Dutch88 words
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Article207 1909-07-01 5 Tiger stories, like those connected with tish and snakes, have frequently to be received with rather more than the proverbial grain of salt, and the latest one to reach vs that set forth below is either an excellent piece of fiction or constitutes one of tbe most207 words
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Article355 1909-07-01 5 FRASER CO.'S SHARE CIRCULAR. Notwithstanding that the price of Hard Para has advanced to 6s. S id., London advices shew a decidedly easier market iv Rubbers, due probabiy to heavy adjustments for tho end of June. Our Market has been rather depressed m sympathy, but has a steady tone, for355 words
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Article369 1909-07-01 5 80th Coy, R.G A. v "B" Cot. Midolbs— s RiT. In spite of the heavy raiu which fell during the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Gunner's ground at Blakan Miti was m good condition when the above teams turned out iv the second round of the369 words
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Article166 1909-07-01 5 The following is the draw for the Novices Competition af the above club. The dates for the completion of the rounds are July 4, 11,18,25. The handicaps are the actual starting handicaps. The draw is posted m the Club House and is as follows Lieut. Cartwright 4166 words
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Article259 1909-07-01 6 Mr J. L. Humphries* leave is extended to Dec 4th. Dr Dane returned from leave on the 18th as senior medical officer, General Branch, Singapore. Captain E. B. Holt Wilson, R. E is granted leave of absence on private affairs, from 27th July, to 2Hth November259 words
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Article201 1909-07-01 6 To British Subjects. His Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires forwards to us for publication the following communique In view of the ch«nge m jurisdiction contemplated by the Treaty of March 10. h ISO.* to come into force on date of ratification, which iv effect will cause Siamese Law201 words
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Article191 1909-07-01 6 The heavy rains experienced during the last two days have been responsible for a flooding of the excavations m the body of she Lagoon Dock m course of construction at Tanjong Pagar, both at the west end and at the east end the cavity excavated stands anything191 words
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Article169 1909-07-01 6 TIN FROM TINPLATE WASTE. A very important trade is now done by the extraction of tin from waste tins and the cuttings of tinplate, both on the Continent and m the L r nited States. The process of electrolysis is employed the electrolyte consists of a soda solution and the169 words
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Article431 1909-07-01 6 In the Board Room yesterday a meeting of the above was held, the members present being the President, Mr. E. G. Broadrick, Messrs W. Macbean, W. Peacock, A. J. W. Watkins, Ching Keng Lee, C. W. Darbishire, and Dr. P. Fowlie. Minutes. The minutes having been signed, Mr431 words
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Article331 1909-07-01 6 In the Appeal Court, yesterday, the appeal of Wee Whatt Neo against a decision of Mr Justice Sercombe Smith, m the OHO cf herself vs. Khoo Kock Wah, was dismissed. The appellant claimed a sum of over $16,000 due on a promissory note. The defence was that respondent331 words
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Article102 1909-07-01 6 Defendant Committed. Yesterday, Lee A Choon was again before Mr Colman for preliminary enquiry into the allegation brought against him of causing the death of Huan Wong at No. 9 Angus street on the Bth instant. Mr Hawtry conducted the enquiry for the Crown. Mr Cowap produced102 words
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Article851 1909-07-01 6 Quicqnid agunt homines nostri est farrago iibelli. Juvenal. The trial of O-.car Slater— a German- Jew for the cool, brutal, and sordid murder of an unprotected old lady, living m a respectable district m Glasgow, excited great interest at the time and those who followed the851 words
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Article59 1909-07-01 6 It is officially announced that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of raising of His Excellency, Sir Johu Anderson, Governor of the Straits Settlements, to the rank of G. C. M. G. Mr Henry Conway Belfield, Resident of Selangor, is at the59 words
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Article683 1909-07-01 6 SEMIFINAL GAME. S. R. C. v Middlesex 1 A large gathering assembled on the Ksplanade last evening to witness the footbl match, m the semi-final, for the Association Cup. The competing teams were the Singapore Recreation Club (who beat the Police I 0) and the Middlesex Regiment first683 words
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Article252 1909-07-01 6 COMMITTED TO AsYLI'M Yesterday, Beret bin Suleiman wa.-> bafore Mr Green, second magistrate, for preliminary enquiry into the allegation ol ha\ caused the death of one Babsay at Bukit Permei on the 7ih iustant. Inspector Branagm outlined the itmftS} The deceased's wife said she was NO* I from252 words
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Article917 1909-07-01 7 Petitions for Receiving Orders. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe Smith was occupied with bankruptcy work. Mr Stevens, for the petitioning creditors, the Chartered Bank, asked for a receiving order against Ho Ah Peng and Ho Ah Hoe of Chop Lee Moh. Mr Macdonald of the917 words
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Article287 1909-07-01 7 Defendant Committed. On Saturday, the preliminary enquiry into the allegation of causing the death of Saidu Singh, a policeman, brought against Inder Singh, also a constable, was concluded by Mr Green and the defendant was formally charged with murder. Mr Crabb Watt who has conducted the prisoner's287 words
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Article285 1909-07-01 7 Miii.hr Committed fob Trial. D. W. Miller, a private m the Middlesex Regiment was a^ain before Mr Colman for preliminary enquiry into the allegation of culpable homicide yesterd iy. Mr Hawtry conducted the enquiry for the Crown. Licnt Drew, Middlesex Raiment, watched the case for the285 words
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Article249 1909-07-01 7 ROBBER Y AND MURDER. The five Chinese, Chia Kuek Chin, Lo Ta Tit, Sia Heng, Lo Xi Seng and Kit Cheow were, yesterday, again before Mr Green, second magistrate, far preliminary enquiry into alleged robbery aud murder on a junk off the Johore Coast on tho night249 words
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Article26 1909-07-01 7 The British India s.s. ''Flamingo 4 laden with coal for Colombo, collided with the quay wall at Kidderpur Docks and sustained considerable damage to her bows.26 words
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Article662 1909-07-01 7 Major E. R, B. Murray, 89.h Punjabis, has been seconded for service with the Malay States Guides. The British official who is shortly to be stationed m Tringgauu will be styled 44 Agent" and not Adviser. (P. G The King has been pleased to approve of662 words
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Article188 1909-07-01 7 The wedding of Rtjah Alang Iskander, son of the Sultan of Perak, aud the daughter of the Sultan of Pahang is to take place at Pekan this week and will be one of the grandest Malay marriages for many years. Both Sultans desire to mark the event188 words
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Article441 1909-07-01 7 Chinese Mabriaok Laws. In the Appeal Court, comprising tho Chief Justice and Justices Braddell and Sercombe Smith, on Saturday, judgment was delivered m what is known as the six widows case" which occupied the attention of the Court for tome time. A Chinese called Choo Eng Choon441 words
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Article175 1909-07-01 7 We all learnt m our youth that Fools step m where Angels fear to tread" rightbo, write me down a fool and done with it. It's not my business and perhaps I do not know much about it but at any rate it will give food for175 words
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139 1909-07-01 7 Mr B. G. Davis, the independent Gospel preacher from Calcutta, addressed the members of tbe Association on Friday last at the Short Street Girte' Schoid on 44 Heavenly Citizenship." There was a larpe gathering who followed the speiker's eloquent and earnest address with close attention. The139 words
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Article120 1909-07-01 7 On Saturday list the pupils of the An-glo-Chinese School give a reception to Mr and Mrs Pease on their departure for America. In spite of the inclemency of the weather there was a good gathering of the old boys and the present teachers of120 words
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Article4315 1909-07-01 8 The Report. This Commission was appointed m November, 1906, "to inquire into the operation of shipping rings or conferences generally, and more especially into the system of deferred rebates, and to report whether such operations have caused, or are likely to cause, injury to British or Colonial4,315 words
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Article262 1909-07-01 9 We (Pinan;; Gazette) bear that tbe award of the umpire. Captain Macintyre, m the case of the claim for salvage brought by the Straits Steamship Company, owners of the ss. "Malacca," a^aicst tbe Eastern Shipping Company, owner, of tbe s.s. "Avagyee," was aa,5LO. Mr. J. Heim acted262 words
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Article30 1909-07-01 9 Four arrests were made on Thursday m connection with the Duniop Street gang robbery. Five men are now m custody. The inmates of the bouse were tied up and gagged.30 words
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Article267 1909-07-01 9 At a meeting of the German Navy League at Potsdam, the President, Admiral Koester, said that Germany was about to take her place as the second strongest naval power m Europe, and she must strive to keep that position -since the fleet was necessary for the developement267 words
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Article93 1909-07-01 9 We have received from Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, of Henrietta street, Covent Garden, Loudon, a copy of the prospectus of the above report for IJ>OB The report consists of 480 pages and includts illustratration and diagrams of a most valuable character. The price is one guinea and93 words
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Article107 1909-07-01 9 The prospectus of Seletar Rubber Plantations is being issued to-day, a company with a capital of v *200,000 formed to acquire 1,100 acres of land at Seletar, of which 74-0 acres are planted with Para Rubber. This is the first company to be formed to work Rubber107 words
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Article359 1909-07-01 9 A question of great importance to the future of the port ot Penang is at this moment agitating tbe shipping and mercantile community of tbe Settlement. The management of the Government Wharves recently issued a circular disclaiming all and any liability for damage to cargo landed after nightfall,359 words
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Article1766 1909-07-01 9 (From Onr Special Correspondent.) London, May 28, 1909. The King's Derby. It is doubtful if any sc?n9 m connection with the Turf will ever equal that at Epsom on Wednesday, when His Majesty led Minoru m after the colt had just got home by a head from1,766 words
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Article205 1909-07-01 9 The Chota Selangor Syndicate. Limited, which owns a small property at Batu Tiga, is issuing fresh shares with a view to purchasing an estate called Segambut. adjoining Batu Estate, four miles from Kuala Lumpur, Tbe authorised capital of the syndicate is 1150-000 of which $45,000 have been205 words
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Article985 1909-07-01 10 Ihe word is to be found m the dictionary night enough, and there are plenty of meanings attached oJJ t. But none of them exacsly bearing on the thought that came into my mind after reading a paragraph about tbe well, it is rather hard to fix on any985 words
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Article809 1909-07-01 10 It has been my lot to be brought very frequently m contact lately with that remaikable band of women, the militant suffragists. Within a few short months I have seen Cabinet ministers embarrassed by them, good-natured policemen reduced to a very unusual point of exasperation, and the Prime809 words
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Article961 1909-07-01 10 Besides, everyone goes there on Sunday," says Thirteen-year-old decidedly, as she strokes out tbe f jids of her best frock; and this settles the point. I have exhausted all my tales of Singapo.e, true and imiginary, and the youngsters now clamour for a visit to tbe local961 words
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Article1275 1909-07-01 10 The psychology of the actor is a sub*** which is exercising the critics of the stagT great deal now. In an age when we denw every sort of instruction and amusemen? rendered to us m return for the minim, of intellectual effrt, the stage, which dn mands hardly any1,275 words
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Article412 1909-07-01 11 Cinema rooKAiuuo Reproduction. On Saturday the Alhumbru. which has lately been considerably extended, was crowded to see the cinematographic production of the best boomed bxing match the world has se»n. The right to take cinematographic pictures was acquired at considerable cost, and m consequence the price to412 words
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Article124 1909-07-01 11 la order to encourage members of Rifle Clubs to obtain rifles, which shall be their own property, the War Office has sanctioned the issue of pirtwcrn magazine .808 rifles to rifli clubs, the preseut pries being 40s. each. The rifl-s. when purchased, become the absolute property of the124 words
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Article45 1909-07-01 11 The June monthly medal was played for on the 20th and 27th June and the following scores were returned. C. F. T. Gie.u 84 7 77 H.C. Sells 10 80 T. A. Melville 10* M $6 M. Thunder 1« 10 W45 words
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Article40 1909-07-01 11 The preliminary C3mpetition for the President's prize for 1901* 18 holes meelal play, 10 best cards to qualify, will be played on Saturday and Sunday next. Le>cal RulerPractice play on the Saturday not allowed m this competition.40 words
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Article15 1909-07-01 11 Dr Fry of Batu Gajah has baen medically advised to proceed on long leave immediately15 words
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Article852 1909-07-01 11 Mrs Larsen died suddenly at her house m Bras Bassa Road on Saturday. A post mortem is being held to ascertain the causa of death. It is estimated that the world's coal supply will be exhausted between GO > and 700 years hence. What will the852 words
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Article389 1909-07-01 11 The Munic'pal Commission of Penang is being stirred out of its usual calm by Dr Locke and other Commissioners wishing to ask questions concerning the work of the office, lt is regrettable that there seems to be a tendency on the part of the Municipal staff to assume389 words
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Article156 1909-07-01 11 NEW LOAN. A special meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon to pass the resolution authorising the creoation of $1,000,000 debenture stock, redeemable iv 1955, interest 4\ per cent payable half yearly. The average any v >l income of the Municipality is 11,236,313. S:x times that156 words
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Article196 1909-07-01 11 At the Appeal Court, yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Hyndman Jones, and Justices Leslie Thornton aud T. de M. Braddell, two bankruptcy appeals were h^ard Mr Van Someren appeared for a Chinaman named Chee Tong Cheng who was committed to prison by Mr Justice Sarcoml.e Smith196 words
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Article73 1909-07-01 11 His Majesty King Edward and his Queen are visiting various places this week end. On Saturday he will open the new speech room at Rugby School which has been erected at a cost of _£10,0C0 m memory of Archbishop Temple. On Monday he will be at Knows ley, text day73 words
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Article823 1909-07-01 11 In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe Smith, was occupied with appeals from the decisions of pal ice magistrates. Ia the matter of Tan Han Chin v. the Crown, Mr Crabbe Watt said Mr Carver, who appeared for the appellaut, was m Kuantan. He asked for an823 words
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Article118 1909-07-01 11 m Uniil quite recently the annual expenses of the Peking University were Taels 180,000 approximately, which amount has been reduced to 80,000 since the faculty of that institution drscharged all its foreign professors. The director is now placed iv tl c most difficult position, for he has been ordered by118 words
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Article195 1909-07-01 12 Yesterday, Mr Talma, Indian Emigration Agent, prosecuted one Kadir Hussain before Mr Colman for (i) breach of the Labourers' Ordinance by inducing one Govindasamy to labour without the colony, Kelantan, without signing a contract, (ii) for abetting Govindasamy to depart unlawfully from the Colony. Mr Farrer-Baynes195 words
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Article719 1909-07-01 12 Snconn Kovhd: "C"Coy. v *G" Coy. Mil DLnsm Bkgt. The above Companies met listeveuing at Tanglin m the Warren Competition. The match had been looked forward to with much interest, nod it was expected that 4 G" Coy. who are at the head ot the Regimental League,719 words
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Article820 1909-07-01 12 {From our 010 n Correspondent.} June, 24. A few days ago some thirty or forty Chinese coolies arrived here on contract to proceed to Bencoolen. They absolutely refuse to go there, saying that they understood that they were engaged to work m Batavii, as they were so informed820 words
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Article97 1909-07-01 12 There were no fewer than 96 players at this club's meeting on May 29. The Singapore cup, presented by Dr. Mugliston, was tied for by Mr C. Caulfield, 82 3 79, and Mr H. P. Bury, 83 9 79. The same players also tied97 words
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933 1909-07-01 12 A Century by Thumper. London, June 3. The Australians today began a match against Cambridge University, m the presence of a fair number of spectators. After the unsettled weather of the last few days the conditions to day were decidedly blighter, but the wicket was on933 words
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Article36 1909-07-01 12 A Director or the Natural History Department of the British Museum has been appointed, the vacancy having occurred m 1907. The British Mnsenm is like that none of your vulgar undignified hurry and scurry about it.36 words
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Article391 1909-07-01 12 Exactly a year ago, under the heading of 44 The Empire's Credit," we deilt on this p*^ with the high standing, as expressed m current quotations, of leading Empire I ocks, when contrasted with foreign Government securities. During the pist year there were three things which391 words
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Article493 1909-07-01 12 Ear-Brans*! ar ban a, A <'.. ".;'t,i contemporary PSOSntiy d tWA tentlon to the practical results obtained hy the Madras Fisheries Department at its Experiment Station a* Lunar, aud he d the Ennur itation Bp us an ex ample f.rtiie 1 ng.il FisbBoond to emulate. A representative493 words
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Article32 1909-07-01 12 Lord Strathcona, High Commissioner for Canada, has received a cablegram from the Minister of the Interior at Ottawa, stating that a silver nugget, valued at 10,000 dols hag been found at Cobalt.32 words
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Article63 1909-07-01 12 A suitable plot of land is to be acquired m Calcutta on which it is intended to erect peons' lines for the 400 menials employed m the different Secretariats m Calcutta. At present these men are housed on tbe top floor of the India Secretariat building with anything but satisfactory63 words
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Article740 1909-07-01 13 Wednesday, June 30, 1909. Wee Lian Chu was again before Mr Colb»d, yesterday, for the attempted murder of Toh Hay and also of Chinese constable 218 by stabbing them at Kincheow street. The enquiry was closed and the defendant committed for trial. Among the passengers by the French steamer Sydney740 words
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Article97 1909-07-01 13 Further details about the murdered Malay constable Omar are to the effect that he must have been conveyed to the drain m which the body was found, before daylight on Monday, and that he clutched at the grass on the bank when put there. It is thought97 words
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Article954 1909-07-01 13 APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT. Judgment by Me Justice Sebcombe Smith. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Jus!_*■5 rcombe Smith delivered judgment m the Triad Society case. His Lordship said ,i 3 f The Societies Ordinance 1889,' Society includes any association of two or more persons whatever be954 words
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Article1250 1909-07-01 13 If the eleven selected to represent England for the match which begins to-morrow cannot put up a really close fight, then we may say good-bye to all hopes of ultimate English victory. It would be hard to pick a team which is so likely to bat well right1,250 words
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Article91 1909-07-01 13 The 8. C. C. got a surprise last evening when they took on the Officers of the Garrison at hockey. The military had by far the best of the game throughout, and eventually retired winners of a good game by six goals to one. The ground was slippery91 words
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Article445 1909-07-01 13 In accordance with the International Telegraph Convention (Lisbon revision, 1906) the following are the more important alterations as embodied m a memorandum issued by the Indian Telegraph Department. On enquiry of the E. E. A. C T*l Co. here, we are informed that there is no information445 words
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Article130 1909-07-01 13 The 88. Bingkok, which is bringing up the English mail, did nut arrive this morning (June 22) as seems to have been generally expected, but may do so to-night. The ss. Paklat, which lef t Singapore eight hours after her, got m this morning. Tbe delay of130 words
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Correspondence.
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Article174 1909-07-01 14 To the Editor, DearSir,— Why the outburst of the Weekly Topicist re the commutation of the death sentence on O cir Slater, and why the abuse of Lord Pentland Presumably the gentlemen who followed the evidence most closely were the fifteen gentlemen of the jury, and the result174 words
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Article426 1909-07-01 14 Yesterday before Mr Green Tan Ah Keng told the s ory of the g*ng robbery at 1> julop st on June 12. He owned a laundry and was asleep ou the counter at 4 am., when a mau roused bim by catching hold of his neck426 words
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Article194 1909-07-01 14 Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, iv the Supreme Court, yesterday, argument was heard m an appeal from the decision of a police magistrate. Mr. Yarborough appeared for the appellant, Chan Hock Kun, a Chinese clerk employed at Tanjong Pagar Dock. The clerk was convicted by Mr. Green,194 words
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Article129 1909-07-01 14 Yesterday, the preliminary enquiry into the deith of Win Boon m Synagogue Street on April 8 last was concluded. Chua Kirn was charged with murder and formally committed for trial at the next Assizes. The friends of Mr E. J. Dingle m Singapore will regret to learn that he has129 words
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Article514 1909-07-01 14 Thursday, July 1, 1909. Papers to hand by th) mail state that Mr A. B. Hubback was taking part m the lncogniti Cricket Club's Midland tour. The police believe they hive a clue to the Rochore Canal Road mysterious murder, but would for the moment prefer to hold back the514 words
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Article120 1909-07-01 14 Yesterday His Excellency the Governor attended by Capt. Stockley, A. 1). C, and Mr Claud Severn, Secretary to the High Commissioner, returned to Siugapore by the Sea Mew, after attending the wedding of Rajah Alang Iskander of Perak to the daughter of the Sultan of Pahang.120 words
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Article158 1909-07-01 14 Anolo-Chinese Fuee School. Yesterday morning, 400 boys and a fairly large staff of teachers mustered under Mr. Gomes, the headmaster of the school, to carry out the function of the prize-giving for last year. The large room was very tastefully decorated with greenery and the usual legends. A158 words
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Article763 1909-07-01 14 To-day the public opening of the Johore State Railway takes place, and Singapore is thus put m regular daily communication with Malacca, the F.M.S. and Penang. The service for the present is a daylight one, one through train a day each way, but three each way fromGemas763 words
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Article149 1909-07-01 14 BAIL $5,000. Yesterday, Sergeant Ross brought M.A. Tobin before Mr Colman on allegations of (i) criminal breach of trust m respect of $50 (ii) embezzlement of two sums namely $85 and $15. Mr Perkins appeared for the prosecution and said that the allegations against tbe defendant149 words
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Article620 1909-07-01 14 Ktdat Racks. (From our own Corrc.pn>mUnC\ These Races have been indefinitely ruml. poned. They were to have come off on the 19th inst., but on the 13th news reached here that some sickness had broken out amongst the ponies, that two were dead two others very sick, and620 words
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Article150 1909-07-01 14 The following exercise by a Sixth S'andard boy would astonish some cf our Manchester friends Dear Sirs We are m receipt of your favour of tbe lst inst. and note the contents We regret to advise you that we have no special opportunity as to write you full,150 words
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Article77 1909-07-01 14 Mary had a little land < >v which she planted Hev'a, Now wherever Mary goes The Brokers never leave her. That Mary's land no rubber grew She found out pretty soon. So she formed a little Company When shares were on the boom. At last a big77 words
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Article36 1909-07-01 14 Lee Scow Mong was yesterday morning found dead, hanging by the eck at No. 22- I South Bridge Road. The discovery wa» made by the deceased's brother who say* his 1 rotber was m ill health.36 words
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Article266 1909-07-01 15 The principal toll-gate on the world's ocean highways is the Suez Canal. Its annual returns consequently afford a very fair index of the general trend of maritime business. It is not suprising to find an appreciable decrease m revenue during 1908 The drop is as much as266 words
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Article562 1909-07-01 15 Tlu? ths Times of India Tbe new contract betwc -n the French Govr»nment sum! the Messagerips Maritiir.es was U'fore the Fjpaeh Chamber on May 2fth and Jane -ml. and j roused stvere criticism both there and m the Pr^ss. For a period of twenty five years, from562 words
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Article127 1909-07-01 15 The editor of the M The Young Man suggests that tbe coming of the airship will materially affect the diffusion of the Gcspel throughout the world. He looks forward *»th confidence to the day when the first missionary airship will sail with a precious cargo of heroic hearts127 words
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Article1955 1909-07-01 15 (By Submarine Telegraph.) (Rent&rs Agenop.) Rec. June 24, 10.15 a.m. A crowded non-partisan meeting of City notabilities including Lord Avebury, Lord Goschen, and Sir Philip Schuster, with Lord Rothschild presiding, has passed a resolution of protest. Two hundred and fifty members of the Liberal party met m response to1,955 words
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Article164 1909-07-01 15 CURIOUS POSITION. {From our i>.<ii C(>)-rr.sfonifent.\ Penang, June 25. An extraoidinary position has aiisen m Kciah. On Sunday last the Commandant of the Kedah Police received a request fri m the Malay States Guides to provide accommodation for a huudrel men for two days and one nigtt on a164 words
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Article101 1909-07-01 15 An Unprejudicial Treaty. (From our o:on Ci>> ropundent.} Penang. June 28 h The following important wire from Reuter's Agency was not sent on to Siugapore. It is dated June 221u Mr Mackionon Wood, m the House of Commons, replying to a question whether the Sultan of Kedah101 words
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Article167 1909-07-01 15 MORE BIG COMPANIES. Bukit Rajah Dividend. London via Penang June 26. The Langkat Rubber Estate with a capital of <£125,000 is to issue $B*soo six per cent participating preference shares. The Directors are Sir W. H. Treacher. Messrs Trailles, Stiven, and Edward Skrin*. The estates of the167 words
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Article62 1909-07-01 16 BIG PRICE FOR VALLOMBRO3A SHEET. (From our (nun Correspondent^ Penang June 28, Rec. 10 55 pm. Our London special rubber correspondent sends us a special cable stating that at the rubber sales held on Friday June 26, Vallombrosa smoked sheet fetched seven shillings per pound. This we believe62 words
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Article27 1909-07-01 16 The following are the winners of the races at the KUng Gyinkhaua meeting on Saturday. Ambitenne, Sodager, Dormer, Mordiford, Carmen, Liv.ie John and Lidy Noggs.27 words
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Article55 1909-07-01 16 {From our own Correspondent.} Kuala Lumpor, June 28 h. The meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya was not held yesterday, there being no quorum present. The meeting was postponed till July 11th. The Planters' Association are giviag a $150 cup to the Agri-horticultural Show, which opens at55 words
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Article165 1909-07-01 16 June 30 Th.* $67.12. Gambier M ->. 9.72^ Gambier Cube No. 1 13 37 1 Gambier Oube No. 2 12.03 Pepper Black (orCu. Spore) 19.19| Pepper, White (fair buyers 18 50 Nutmegs (110 to ths lb.)^ 16.50 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) m 22 50 Mace (Bands) M M165 words
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Article68 1909-07-01 16 (C<>kke«/ied cp to June t* Bank 4 m 8 2 4 M demand tM%\ Private credits 3ms 21' credits Oms 4 France, demand Bank... 2:»* Germany, demand 238 India, T. T 174J Hong kon g, demand 234% d*« Yokohama, demand nom. 113J Java, demand 139 i Bangkok* demand Sovereigns,68 words
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Miscellaneous507 1909-07-01 16 CLEARANCES. June 25. Volute, Brit, str., Jackson, for Palo Samboe. Sultan Van Langkat, Dut. etr., Liberg, for Palembang. Vladimir. Rus. str., Rarkovaky. for < > iessa. Kleist, Ger. str, Pahnke, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Mombassa, Brit, str English, for Sourabaya. O. Lopez y Lopez, Span, str., Jano, fjr lioilo507 words
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Miscellaneous786 1909-07-01 16 Sui Sang, Brit, str., Welsh, for Pulo Laut. Penang, Brit, str., Perry, for Port Swettenham via ports. June 30. Zweena, Brit, str., Ramsay, for Samarang via ports. Nord, Nor. str., Haroldsen, for Samarang via ports. Nerite, Brit, str., Westers, for Pladjoe. Bullniouth, Brit, str., Taphouse, for Pulo Samboe. Capri, Ital.786 words
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Miscellaneous913 1909-07-01 16 SHARES. MINKS* Capital CasHal Isssm PsM r Issued paid up Value up Company Bayer* 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Bslat Tin Mining 00. LU 00 1300,000 225.000 10 10 Braaug Limited 7Km $000,000 600.0C0 10 10 Braseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. LU 800 1 500,000 444,769 1 1 Duff Development 00.913 words
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