The Straits Budget, 20 April 1905
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section74 1905-04-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” tgrABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times 15 cents VOL. LIX. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 20 APRIL. 1905. NO. 2461 MTS TIMES’’ circulates Singapore and Penang au. the Protected States :K Malay Peninsula,74 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 20TH APRIL.
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Article70 1905-04-20 1 iM: the 3rd April, at Hongkong, At drew Forbes, of a daughter. TlKNKK- hi the > '*th March, at Knlangsu, v tic* wife "t the Rev. G. Kejnolds j' rn H v, Eli i- London Mis ion, of a vi-liter the *2Tth March, at Hankow,’ JVtie Hugh E. Ramsay,70 words
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Article70 1905-04-20 1 K;v.H--'KN Rush ell. —On Saturday, 15th A the Presbyterian Church, H. P. K ..hi.rn, ot >in*»ap«»re to Margaret Nunn h .-i t*... v ni-'C't daughter of the late Arthur 'M'li**i:, ot Ihiiii *tajde (N. Devon) and C;ir*iirh Uai min'. —K i dridge:— i >n tlie 30th March, aY >k70 words
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Article472 1905-04-20 1 Leading Articles. Page. liie Sitin', Farm 1 Briiibli N-vy 1 New Guinea 1 G: Law as 2 K-u k F !sy 2 •I ap ane* Cruising 2 IV.nese Birbarum 2 Leaderettes 2, 3 Local. ’vi-cstic Occurrence? 1 >-n.m-iiy of the Week 1 Br !r>?» ry Note Case472 words
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Article245 1905-04-20 1 The Straits Budget this week, is mailed by the B. I s s. Bharata. The German mail for Europe by the Prinz Heinrich closed on Monday. The P.&O mail from Europe of the 24th March by the Chut an arrived on Friday. The Legislative Council met245 words
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Leading Articles.
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Article1166 1905-04-20 1 (Straits Times 13 th April.) One of the soundest of our local ad* ministrative institutions is doubtless the Board of Licensing Justices. This Board sits from time to time, at duly advertised intervals, to receive and act upon applications for licences for retail liquor establishments—bars, hotels and the(Straits Times 13th April.) - 1,166 words
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Article875 1905-04-20 1 (Straits Times 14 th April) The issue of the London Times of 21st March, which arrived by the Dutch mail to-day and for which we are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs Daendels Co., is more than usually interesting. It contains the memorandum by Lord Selborne respecting the(Straits Times, 14th April) - 875 words
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Article720 1905-04-20 2 (Straits Times 1 5th April.) The veil of mystery in which the members of the u Daniels” New Guinea Exploring Expeditiom enshrouded themselves while in Singapore as to the results’ of their journey has at last been rent. Reuter’s Agency in London has found a means to break(Straits Times 15th April.) - 720 words
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Article604 1905-04-20 2 (Straits Times 17 th April) Extraortinary accounts reach us from Labuan of the conduct of the Sarawak Government officials at Lawae. In 1902 when the British North Borneo Government occupied a part of Lawas territory with an armed force, they were immediately turned out by order of(Straits Times, 17th April) - 604 words
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Article633 1905-04-20 2 Straits Times, 1 8th April, Human credulity is so fond in its hopefulness that few if any of us are proof against even the most fantastic wiles of the deceiver. In America this unfortunate but incontrovertible failing of human nature is not only universally recognised, but is condensedStraits Times, 18th April, - 633 words
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Article410 1905-04-20 2 Straus Times 18 th April. Whatever may be the real facts in the circumstances, there seems to be little doubt but that the Japanese had some inkling as to the intentions of Admiral Rojdestvensky in regard to making a rendezvous of Kamranh Bay to the northeast of SaigonStraus Times, 18th April. - 410 words
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Article3784 1905-04-20 2 (Straits Times t 19 th April. The Chinese, at home, are a very nice and a very clever people in many respects, and it is pleasing for western philanthropists to learn that they are now adopting many of the customs of our more modern form of civilisation. Even(Straits Timest 19th April. - 3,784 words
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Obituary114 1905-04-20 1 DEATHS. \V u v an hi tlie -J-tli March, at Shang hai, lViry Wad man. lelict of the late Liwii. W.uiniaii. of Ningpo, aged 67 year*. M< til l'r —At the General Hospital, Sing i*n tie* 11th April, LUCY Alicb, the deariy h-Dvc.i wire of Sydney Moorhouse, of > -:i:114 words
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Article505 1905-04-20 3 THURSDAY, 13 TH APRIL. The former coolie steamer Stcanley arrived from the North to-day with Russian refugees on board howeward bound. The Swanley has been chartered by the Russians for this purpose. The increasing interest which is being manifested in sport by Hongkong residents was clearly evidenced one Saturday lately505 words
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Correspondence.
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Article261 1905-04-20 3 To the Editor of the “Straits Times/* Sir, Since the Opium and Spirit Farm delinquencies are being dealt with, it will not be out of place if I say a word or two against the ridiculous system of issuing permits for liquors, lae system is unique in its261 words
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Article334 1905-04-20 3 This morning, three Malays Asing, Nasing, and Asin were* arraigned by Insp Branagan before Mr. Sproule on allegations of house-breaking at 49 J&lian Sul ran on the 11th inet, and theft of jewellery value $4,047, the property of Mahomed Amin at the same place. Insp. Branaean asked for334 words
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Article225 1905-04-20 3 Long Sentences. On the 6th inst., at Ipoh, eight Chinese were arraigned before Mr. Hume, Acting Senior Magistrate, Perak, on a charge of gang robbery at Kampar on the 31st Jan. last. The property allege ed to have been taken consisted of fowls, rioe, tin-ore, clothing, etc. The225 words
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1653 1905-04-20 4 Russian cruiser “Oleg” Trains her guns on the Sutlej.” The British armoured first-class twin-screw cruiser Sutlej Captain Wm. L. Grant, arrived from Hongkong about 5 p. m. yesterday and anchored in the roads the cruisers Amphitrite and Thetis. She was followed by the1,653 words
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Article469 1905-04-20 4 v hi the Supreme Coun Mr .liutK'r l**d»e Thornton gave judg•ueiit in a hi which Yeo Hock Cheng. 420 Tcluk Blaug.ili Road, sued Lim Eng Yong, Duxton Koad, for recovery of $4,000 on four promissory notes for $1,000 each alleged to have been made by defendant in469 words
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Article184 1905-04-20 4 The ceremony of unveiling the Wise Memorial Window took place at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday last. The window, is a very beautiful one, the subject, being “Christ in Glory.” The inscription is as follows “To the Glory of God, and in memory of Dacres184 words
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Article98 1905-04-20 4 On Tuesday a Chinese lad started cut to effect what he probably thought would be a pummarv set’lement. A »ojn owe 1 his tathf-r $4O. To balance uiis the lad took possession of one of riie debtoi’s bullocks. The latter r .puled the matter. The boy and another98 words
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Article180 1905-04-20 4 Os Tuesday, a Chinaman who trades in sugar candy in Sauth Canal Road tppra r ed with Inspector K-rke 1 efore Vlr. R;.ss tv> say tlr-u a frliov 1 countryman mid un the 31st uit asked him to cash a cinque, for Si to. He did so. O.i180 words
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Article503 1905-04-20 4 Manufacturing its own Steel. Remarkable developments are likely to follow upon the discovery, which the “Daily Mail” was the first to announce authoritatively, of immense and easily worked deposits of iron and a aluminium ore in the Central Provinces of India. Good coking coal and limestone503 words
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Article820 1905-04-20 4 A Striking Pen-Pi cturf The Sultan of Morocco Walter B. Harris ln Magazine*’ for March, ls ,a twenty-five years of So A rv ten inches in height, a nd k stoutly, buifr. He is no darker than a southern European— lir r a in fact, as820 words
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Article171 1905-04-20 5 B RU TAL MURDER AT PENANG. nad already announced by n a brutal murder happened y o arlv ,.n Sunday morning last, at 'f. n. lice were informed that Th* a f X f inan was on the green bert t Kangsa Road theatre hall. b 1 K Z. nblc171 words
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Article165 1905-04-20 5 Profession Pairs. gune in the Profession ,.i V e (if cn the Esplanade y' v between the Banks, v f!. i. i i Ide i Y o 1' n d the La w, y r. i H irtenburc i he game was ]j„,| the vioils evening V165 words
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Article180 1905-04-20 5 H AT THEFTS IN GODOWNS. A Thief Trapped. t'-.v r_ i > lii.- i. sst.'i -ev# ml hats from i,:! r hi \lie dice of Boustead V Y v if: c n :<y m 'meets of the d- *nqi w.i- by h aving a hat on •f- -inter u'.p irentiy180 words
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Article181 1905-04-20 5 N *:ih Ltfii nit., according to Kueh (Tin fek, hi-* sister-in-law, Koh A (..re asked tor the loan of certain jewellery to enable her to attend a W fins He lent her various articles Va ;!e --'94 She was to return them thrv,- days later She did not.181 words
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Article545 1905-04-20 5 H La tah Brooks left for Kuching 0 yacht /Mora this morning. for‘o E j^:""‘ ,ey ,e af 1 P- m. to-day hoard a hessian refugees on as^erßhi^H? ,BJI res jdents of Penang lO’ii Aru ln 4 meeting on the on s* r‘ ar L h:cided to545 words
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Article162 1905-04-20 5 This undertaking, remarks Indian Engineering was completed in all respects last year. It consists of a wharf 600 feet long and 50 feet wide, with a viaduct 165 feet long and 50 feet wide. The depth of water alongside the outer face is about 30 feet at162 words
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Article158 1905-04-20 5 March Output. During March, so the Perak Pioneer points out, the quantity of tin exported from Negri Sembilan amounted to 7,124.98 piculs against 5,198 31 piculs in February and 8,545.16 piculs in January. The total for the first quarter is therefore 20,868 45 piculs against 19,453.11 piculs158 words
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Article118 1905-04-20 5 There was large gathering of children at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon when the second of the 11 Children’s Concerts of the year passed off successfully. The Philharmonic Orchestra played five pieces. Other items in the programme were a humourous song by Mr. Davidson, R G.118 words
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Article178 1905-04-20 5 A. Singles. Semi-Final. The semi final game in the A Singles was played cll’on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon before a number of spectators, between Withers and Battenburg. Withers gave Baltenburg a small handicap. Some good tennis was seen. Both men served well and some of178 words
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Article220 1905-04-20 5 A Correspondent favours the Pinavg Gazette with some advice as to how to deal with the servant boy evil: —The first thing should be, never to engage a servant without proper testimonials. Europeans should, therefore, not fail to give to a good servant who leaves service for220 words
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Article199 1905-04-20 5 The gold output for March as published by the Mines Department is, says the Perak Pioneer as under:— Ore Gold treated obtained a lie Tons ozs. Raub 4,689 674 26,000 Kechau 1,440 481 1,900 Batu Bersawah 185 127 4,130 The Residents’ Conference takes place at Kuala199 words
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Article398 1905-04-20 5 Rotten State of Things. 1 he folio wirg is frem the Malay Mail It is really nothing less than an administrative scandal that, in States like these, where every inducement should be offered to the immigrant and the small local capitalist to open up and develop the398 words
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Article502 1905-04-20 5 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's Report. March, l,th 1'JOJ. Para. We have had a strong market and advancing prioes. A considerable business has been done as follows: Fine Hard spot and near delivery at b/7£ at 5/8£ and up to 5/9 for a small quarrity distant. Soft Fine at502 words
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Article411 1905-04-20 5 Shall there be a Penang Branch The Hon. J\ Bromhead-Matthews has called a public meeting at Penang to discuss the formation of a Penang branch of the Straits Settlement Association 1 he meeting, which was fixed for Tuesday last, has been put eft' till Tuesday next. The411 words
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Article302 1905-04-20 5 Doing the Chitty. Y sterday. t wo Kling carters, Permai N tiken and Pakiri Pitlay, were before Messrs. Howard ard Colman, or. allegalions of cheating Kurpen Chitty to the extent of $740 and $2C0. Mr ’Van Cuylenberg prosecuted. Messrs. Harris and Niblett defended the parties respectively. Mr. Van302 words
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Article161 1905-04-20 5 Mr. H. Pope, to \be Assistant Engineer, Johore State Railway; Mr. E. R de Zylva, to be Forest Ranger, 2nd grade, Pahang; Mr. H C. BelfielJ, to act as Commissioner of Lands and Mines, F.M.S, Mr. H. A. Burgess, as District Officer, Coast, Negri sembilan; Mr.161 words
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Correspondcence.
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Article271 1905-04-20 6 To the Editor of the “Strait* Time*.” g IR> —One of the blessings expected of tie introduction of the Cold Storage iuto this settlement is the reduction in the high prices ol meat, of which there were loud complaints, but we are sadly disappointed for no271 words
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Article412 1905-04-20 6 Two Chinese were yesterday each fined $2 by Mr. Sproule for obstruction with a handcart in Orchard Road at 11.15 a.ra. on Wednesday. It is refreshing to find tiiat the police are paying attention to these people, who are if anything worse than the bullock carters. Ti e412 words
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Article84 1905-04-20 6 Man’s Head Blown Off. Yesterday morning blasting operations were going on at the granite quarries at Pulo Obin. Seventeen mines were laid sixteen of these were smccessfully exploded. The seventeenth hung fire. The man (Chinese) who laid it went to ascertain the cause As he approached84 words
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Article946 1905-04-20 6 Some Comments on the Games. By An Old Player. The results of League matches played since last notes are as follows. A beat H. 2 to 0 S.V.A. beat B” 3 1 St. Josephs beat Y.M.C.A. 3 2 Raffles beat Rovers 1 0 Raffles drew Vampires 0946 words
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Article574 1905-04-20 6 Gang at work at Tanjong Pagar. Still another burglary and of a very daring kind is reported as having occurred in a European residence at Tanjong Pagar. The victim was Mr. F. H. Brooksbauk, Wharf Superintendent, whose house, Low Hill, is situated close to the public road opposite574 words
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Article559 1905-04-20 6 The following is from the Mining Journal of 19tih March. Tin has been very active and somewhat irregular, owing to the tactics resorted to by the leading bull and bear °P® r *tors. The Straits throughout the past week have been holding for a higher parity than559 words
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Article464 1905-04-20 6 Mr. Seymour Bell, British Commercial Agent in the United States, has prepared a report on the rice industry of the United States. This has, of late, grown in importance, in the fiscal year .***** the rite production of the country was 250,280,221 lb., the land464 words
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Article551 1905-04-20 6 SATURDAY, 15 TH APRIL. In March last, .1 stored at Singapore. Xh Werer <tl thousand was 43 49. e rat io 183 deaths were ‘registered a 1 pore during the week .Jf 6l0 »l 8 h April. The ratio per'thon f 0r > it»l 37 72 Per thousand Thk police551 words
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Article86 1905-04-20 6 His Highness the Sultan of Johore* a passenger from Genoa by the her man mail steamer Boon due here Friday next. We understand that Sultan will be royally welcomed Johore on his return A fchim® decorations and triumphal arches been devised, and on the. Esplanadjoining the86 words
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Article111 1905-04-20 6 After tiffin yesterday, the d e f in the charge agaiust three ti e of concealment of small*pox, continued No. 3 was Witnesses were then called by 1. and 2. Mr. Raine addressed the t reviewed the evidence and charac e ed the chitties, if the prosecution111 words
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Article437 1905-04-20 7 Battleships Sighted Steaming B for Sunda Straits t O Liner Marmora passed 5 l ke 1 battleships on the 3rd inslant, Bus ,,an bathe in latitude earl.' SjUlh) longitude 92 East, on the north of Madagas8 l,ne j fhe Sunda Straits. They were clt J Iwlv eastwards. te437 words
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Article233 1905-04-20 7 About lu p m. cn the 31st inst him \ong long was returning to his abode in Bencoolen Street when Ahraat struck him on the head. A second and a third man assaulted him, and the last put his hand in complainant's pocket and took away $9. ihe233 words
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Article152 1905-04-20 7 S. C C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. A. Singles Final Game. in the KL>AV atterQ oon the final game 8l /?8‘ 08 competition was played fed can!! •before an interestWithers/!?* etWe cn F. Salzmann and Charnnir e same pair that met in the Silicap nS 11 1 a J zrnanD bad a152 words
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Correspondence.
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350 1905-04-20 7 To the Editor of the “Straits Times.” Dear Sir,- Wnl >\ u, or <u.y til your readers, kindly lei me know, through the medium of your valuable journal, the idea the Collector of Stamp Duties* had when he issued the circular dated the 11th day350 words
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Article219 1905-04-20 7 To the Editor of the Strait* Times.” Sik, —In your issue of 14th inst. I notice a letter signed “Alpha relating to prices of meat as supplied retail from ihe Cold Storage Co. Now, here in Singapore, native butchers have been charging frem 58 cents to 70 cents219 words
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Article215 1905-04-20 7 Five British Warships in Singapore Harbour. Yesterday afternoon thn British battleship Vengeance 12,950 tons displacement arrived from Colombo where she went from the China station to get her relief crew from the battleship Barfleur. Captain C. H. Adair, A.D.C, and nearly all the officers and practically the215 words
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Article1961 1905-04-20 7 Friday, 14th April. PRESENT. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Andei*on, K.C.M.G. Hon. E. L. Brockman (Acting Colonial Secretary). Hon. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. A. Murray, c.E., M.I.C E. (Colonial Engineer). Hon. E. C. H Hill (Auditor-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer). Hon. Tan JiakKim. Hon1,961 words
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Article268 1905-04-20 7 The Hon’ble F. G. Penney, Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, has taken leave of absence with half salary for five and a half months, after three months* vacation leave, commencing on the 13th instant. The following appointments have been made: Mr. E. L. Brockman, Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk268 words
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Article115 1905-04-20 7 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon in the Board Room Mr EG. Broadrick (President) presided, and there were alto present Dr. Murray Robertson, Messrs. A. W. Bailey, Choa (Jiang Thye, D. K. Somerville, A J. Watkins. J. J. Macbean; with Mr. F. J. Benjafield115 words
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Article237 1905-04-20 8 The Three Schemes. At the Legislative Council yesterday a paper was laid on the table dealing with plans and estimates from the Colonial Engineer for the proposed schemes of improvement of the Singapore River Three schemes were submitted. Scheme Number 1 provides for the construction of revetment237 words
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Article319 1905-04-20 8 Increasing Litigation. Mr. C. E. Velge, the Registrar, in his report on the workii g of the Supreme Court [\n 1904, says the number of persons ::ied at the Assizes was 128, of whom 96 were convicted and 32 acquitted, *.he correjponding figures in the previous319 words
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Article148 1905-04-20 8 THE BONAVENTURE.” The .second-class cruiser “Bonaventure,” Captain Hugh H. Torlesse, arrived at Hongkong on the 7th inst., to relieve the second-class cruiser ‘“Thetis,” Capt. Julian C. A. Wilkinson, ordered home. She is a very smart cruiser of 4,360 tons displacement, has a speed of 19.5 knots per hour, and carries148 words
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Article93 1905-04-20 8 List of Visitors and Residents. D. B. Daly, Capt. Brasshead. Mrs. Daly, J. B. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. T. Davidson, Miss Davidson, M. A. Pett, T. D. Smith, kl. H. Semmelink, A. C. Harpfr, A. Mellon, PE. S. Johannes, A. S. Abrams, G. \V. Pugh, C Chaytor,93 words
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Article617 1905-04-20 8 It is reported that Mr Cbesnty Duncan, Editor, Straits Echo, will be leaving shortly for China. A theft is reported from the Doctors’ quarters at the General Hospital. Dr. Barrack has lost a Panama hat and a pair of golf shoes A Chinaman was captured in the617 words
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Article176 1905-04-20 8 The Perak Pioneer in commenting on the harassing nature of the Spirit Farm system at Singapore as described in the Straits Times says:— In the F. M. S. where the farming system prevails, except in regard to the levy of Opium duty, we do not hear of such176 words
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Article809 1905-04-20 8 The German mail Prince Heinrich. which arrived yesterday left Hongkong on Wednesday hst, re'porjs that she possed a portion of the Baltic j Fleet on her way down. She sighted the i Russian warships at one o’clock p m on Friday in Kamranh Bay on the coast809 words
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Article785 1905-04-20 8 Passing through Singapore. Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Arisugawa of Japan and suite arrived in Singapore by the German Mail Prince Heinrich” yesterday and sailed this afternoon for Europe. Prince Arisugawa w r ho is a cousin of His Majesty the Mikado, is going on785 words
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Article852 1905-04-20 8 Prices are Increasing It may be said, in the Manila Times," that agricult,,> Philippine islands are iu st Ura 1 fancy. Outside of the one 0 r",' heitUl products such as hemp and 1. 1 amount of produce exported U «t and hardly figures in the annul?852 words
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Article340 1905-04-20 9 I’ jf t Dickson, 13 th April. v U\- 11th April, a fire broke out ,,f] hr e attap houses in the village 1 7 e °i, a u five miles from Seremban »f 5 *u'V. that the fire originated I'U kitchen and, as there was a340 words
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Article214 1905-04-20 9 In connection with the fact that the last talloway griffin for the June race meeting has been taken up by a Syr dica*e st \led The Seven Sleepers’ Koce*i. 1 it is reported that one of the partners is T. A R M. A. Vyraven Ci.etty, the214 words
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Article213 1905-04-20 9 THE PRICE OF RUBBER i he editor of the India Rubber Journal the following:—“ 1 fully anticipate p «{ore the year is out, we will have grubber selling at 6s. per lb.” This reassuring remark made to one pi the biggest importers last It is to be hoped, for the213 words
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Article75 1905-04-20 9 b*e v i jnilnat on of candidates for toipairiiWT* on ttie Municipal Comdn^‘n Ward) caused by the Df/ >a Mr. F. E. Jago closed at There w at l^e Municipal Offices, taint! v on v one nomination made, P and l i? 1 of Mr. H. I. Chope75 words
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Article274 1905-04-20 9 Wingaroon” and Seaport.” Ar Abrams stables now there are two peculiarly fine horses with ueords behind them such as few rsoeis thai have recently hern 1 roughi from Australia to these latitudes possess. They are Wingaroon, a big upstanding Bay Horse, 6 years old, and Rince his274 words
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Article365 1905-04-20 9 The Hongkong Daily Press makes the following commons o.i the Tientsin gambling case already noticed in our columns In the course of a criminal trial at Tientsin before the Portuguese Charge d Ajffnires the Judge stated vcr\ emphatically that under Portuguese law every gambl-r is guilty365 words
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Article132 1905-04-20 9 The Daily Chronicle of 22nd March, to hand by the last mail, prints under the above heading, the following bit of news: “New forts are being erected and guns mounted at Singapore, and the British military authorities, with their usual sagacity, are boldly advertising what ought to132 words
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Article306 1905-04-20 9 Mr X. N Adis and Mrs. Adis arrive! from Calcutta by the s. s .i.ightnug yesterday alter a tour of India thai extended over five months. Bth Mr. md Mrs. Adis a;e looking pe uliatJv fit after their navels, which included India as far east as Bombay,306 words
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Article200 1905-04-20 9 Pardo’s Cirque Varietie which unfortunately was unable to open on Sat urday night as advertise 1, gave its first performance last night to a good hou*e. The programme opened with some clever juggling by the Manila boys. The Midgets next came on and gave a good boxing exhibitio200 words
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Article159 1905-04-20 9 Yesterday, about one p m.. consider able excitement was caustd near the junction of Selepie Road and Prinsep Street. The principal actors in the scene were a young and somewhat vicious cow which had just given birth to a cal', the calf, and three and four Klings159 words
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Article145 1905-04-20 9 On the arrival of the Prince lltiniich yesterday it was reported to the Port Authorities that on Saturday morning a passenger, Sergeant James Ashmore of the Hongkong Police, had died and been buried at sea. Sergeant Ashmore was on his way home under medical orders, suffering from145 words
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Article1096 1905-04-20 9 its bxtensiou. Dr. illis, the Ceylon Government agricultural export, thus forecasts the fucuro of rubber growing iu the “C? t«.u Agricultural Magazine” for March: There is no doubt that agricultural interest in Ceylon, the Straits, and many other equatorial countries ait* present centres chiefly on rubber. There are1,096 words
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Article592 1905-04-20 9 High Price Fetched. The following letter from a planter appears in the ‘‘Times of Ceylon” Sir, —I have tapped 20 oeara rubber trees on my estate, growing at an elevation of about 2,000 ft. The largest had a girth of 24 inches, 3 ft. from the ground, and592 words
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Article395 1905-04-20 10 On Saturday afternoon, firing commenced at the Buliesticr Range for the above S. V C. Trophy. Conditions, 7 shots at 209 yard*, 7 shots at 500 yards, and 7 shots at 600 yards, a sighting shot compulsory at each ranee (not to count). This trophy, which was395 words
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Article375 1905-04-20 10 Probables v. Singapore XI. On the Esplanade on Saturday these teams met and a drawn game resulted largely in favor of the latter. As usual the match was piayed to assist the selectors in making their final choice of the team to meet Selangor next Saturday and Monday, and375 words
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Article325 1905-04-20 10 On Saturday, Soh Chi took a cheap railway ride from Bukit Panjang to Singapore. When his ticket was demanded he handed in a square inch of green card. This morning he was charged before Mr. Ross for travelling on the railway without a ticket. A list of rules325 words
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Article296 1905-04-20 10 Peking. 29th March. The details of the new Tibetan Treaty, which is under discussion at the present time between Great Britain and Tibet, are as follows (1) Tibet shall lx? protected against external aggression by British and China, conjointly, should the occasion arise. No other country, but Great296 words
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Article144 1905-04-20 10 At the annual meeting of the Royal Humane Society, held in London last month, Colonel Horace Montagu presiding, it was announced that the Stanhope Gold Medal for the most merito.*ous case of the year was awarded to Captain T. C. Mackenzie, R. A. M. C., for144 words
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Article716 1905-04-20 10 The Du*cti cruiser Utrecht left lor Rhio yesterday afternoon The Ammen Tiruvila (Hindu) festival closed yesterday, when some gorgeous errs were paraded through the streets The local tea rmr Hermit, whirh wrs fl >a*ed i ff the D ruble Herded Beaci n R<*ef on Surd*y nigh*, has716 words
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Article83 1905-04-20 10 Jewellery Recovered. In 1902, Madame Blanco lost a quantity of jewellery, some of which was recovered. She went to Europe, and more of her things valued at *60 were found and kept by the police till her return It was impossible to find the pledger. Inspector Kirke83 words
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Article171 1905-04-20 10 A middle-aged Chinaman, Yap Lor, kept a stall not remote from New Bridge Road Police Station. Among other things he sold cigarettes. On the evening of the 11th inst, Tahir and Molok, constables 186 and 126, respectively, approached him in plain clothes Tahir took a packet of cigarettes171 words
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Article178 1905-04-20 10 Six Years Free. Sioxg Ah Fong was in 1899 associated with Tay Wan Chu in a murder. The latter was executed, the former was imprisoned lor life. After a short spell of prison lite, he contracted beri-beri and was with others sent to Lazarus Island near178 words
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Article367 1905-04-20 10 78 Coy. R.G.A. vs. G. Coy. Foresters. The above League fixture was played on the ground of the former at Blakan Mati on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for the Gunners. Up to Saturday, G Coy. had not a goal scored against them in the League;367 words
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Article181 1905-04-20 10 Th e Appeal Court sittings in Penang yesterday ml During the absence ot *h» r. Justice and the Puisne J ud(!e will be no sittings of the SapwSLfS I here, but powers to deal with I of urgency he with Mr. C E v.i I Registrar. Vel181 words
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Article164 1905-04-20 10 We have received from Messrs. C Mitchell Co., the well known advent ing contractors of Snow Hill L'udoo E. C., a copy of their Newspaper Press Directory” for 19C5. This is the sixtieth annual issue of this useful work, which contains full particulars of every newspaper, magazine,164 words
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Article136 1905-04-20 10 The unwonted strains of a Highland pipe band startled the afternoon quiet of Singapore yesterday and no doubt imported a thrill to many whose ears had long been strangers to the martial scraich.” The pipeis belonged to the Indian troops who were passing through on the transport136 words
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Article113 1905-04-20 10 The Captain of the P. and 0. Manila, which arrived this morning from Hongkong, reports that he sighted the Russian hospital ship Orel nortk oi Cape St James Capt. P. M. B. Lake of the British steamer Laisang which arrived this morning from Hongkong, reports on the113 words
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Article148 1905-04-20 10 On Sunday morning, two Chir* pattacked a Chinese girl of eight e in China Street. One of them s t0 PP, her mouth with his hand while other removed her earrings. The) her. She screamed and one of the assailants was caught running J Sikh P. C.148 words
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Article530 1905-04-20 11 fitth general meeting of the shareTn€ t h e Koval Johore Tin Mining t i or o9 t h inst. at 13 Collyer F p ,sit ion of the Company v j, n the directors’ report which h tt; v' of ore obtained during *U *f530 words
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Article246 1905-04-20 11 P- W. D. vs. Tanjong Pagar. rtove match was played on f 1 ir ’an-i resulted in a win for the v C j v ?even w i c ket8 and three runs. 1 1 V4». 1 are the scores: P \V. L> jliniteusz c Tongue b Davis 4246 words
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174 1905-04-20 11 A few days ago, a Police Court report mentioned that a summons had been issued against a European for using his whip on a rikisha puller’s body. Yesterday the case was heard by Mr. Howard. The European explained that when the occurrence took place, he174 words
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Article261 1905-04-20 11 A new island has made its appearance in the Riukiu Archipelago, states the “Japan Mail.” It is said to be 2,800 feet long to 1.800 feet wide, and *.o be surrounded by a sandy shore. Near the north coast is a lake. The island emerged261 words
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Article448 1905-04-20 11 Marine Court's Decision. There has just been published the report of the Marine Court of Inquiry into the accident on the Singapore s.s “Amherst” on 7th March off Caramata Island on her voyage from Billiton to Pontianak. It appeared that an explosion took place in the engine448 words
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Article1049 1905-04-20 11 A report on the cotton mills of China by Mr. J. W. Jamieson, British Commercial Attache in China, gives some interesting information on that industry. It states that the spinning of cotton into yarn, and the weaving of that yarn into cloth, are industries which,1,049 words
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Article391 1905-04-20 11 Article by Mr. Chainberiain. Mr. Chamberlain contributes an article entitled Nelson’s Year and National Duty,” to the “Outlook.” Premising that ‘This is Nelson s year,” Mr. Chamberlain adds —Now, if ever, it becomes Britons throughout the world to consider what is the nature of that Empire which Nelson391 words
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Article135 1905-04-20 11 A strong defence of Gen. Kuropatkin, the authorship of which is ascribed to Capt. Klado, was published in the “Novoe Vremya” (St. Petersburg) last month, and it is probably this and other articles, throwing the responsibility of the Russian defeats on those who sent inadequate forces and135 words
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Article78 1905-04-20 11 A very striking private telegram from Rome is published by the “Berliner Tageblatt,” to the effect that the Japanese Minister there expressed his opinion in the course of conversation that it is qc te possible the Japanese Navy will appear in the Baltic Sea if78 words
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Article582 1905-04-20 11 Chinese v. Australian. Since the establishment of a cold storage system in Singapore, there 1»m been considerable agitation in Hongkong over the question of the supply and prices of food there. In an article in a recent issue of the “Daily Press' it is pointed ou; that582 words
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Article267 1905-04-20 11 Captain Hastrup, of the well-known local steamer “Jin Ho,” owned by Messrs. Beng Kee and trading between Penang and Langkat, had says the “Pinang Gazette” of the 7th inst. an exciting experience during his run across the Straits last night. The “Jin Ho” left Langkat about267 words
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Article1028 1905-04-20 12 The Managers mine report for four weeks ending March 25th to the chair man and directors of the Raub Austra iian G.dd Mining, Co., is as follows Ih-'j; to submit mv monthly report on vmr mininz and milling operations T;\e mine measurements and assay results of prospecting work1,028 words
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Article230 1905-04-20 12 The new Japanese battleship “Ivasliima” was launched last month at the Elswick shipbuilding yard. The vessel is 425 ft. long, 78ft. broad, and 48ft. deep, and has a displacement of 10,400 tons, and is the largest warship ever launched on the Tyne. She is the third first-class230 words
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Article152 1905-04-20 12 The Sunken Russian Warships. On the authority of a certain person who recen ly returned here from Port Arthur, a Japanese paper states that, with the exception of the “Sevastopol," all the Russian war-vessels now lying sunk at Port Arthur can l>e raised. The battleships “Poltava," “Pobieda," “Retvizan"152 words
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Article243 1905-04-20 12 Action at Colombo. The shipping conference—that section of it which has to do with the Australian trade—has just issued at Colombo a circular which introduces a very exacting declaration in the application for rebates, that no ship outside the ring has been patronized. The circular says Freight to243 words
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Article822 1905-04-20 12 Insurance War Risks. The secretary of one of the leading Marine Insurance Companies in Hongkong when asked the other day for his views on the question of war risks as affacted by the unforeseen developments which have taken place within the last week or so, told a representative822 words
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926 1905-04-20 12 Opinion of Alex. Swettenham. Sir Alexander Swettenham, formerly Acting Governor of the Straits Settlements and now Governor of Jamaica, objects to receiving deputations. We find in a recent issue of the Jamaica “Gleaner” that at a meeting of the Kingston City Council, the following letter926 words
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143 1905-04-20 12 RUBBER MARKET Lewis Peat’s Report. Pam. Immediately folio,*** I report the market became unlM puces have been steadily V.- 1 Only a moderate business done as follows:—Pine Hardtop to 5./6J on the spot ard at 5’. for delivery Island Fine i n f.j. 1 and sold at 5/7| (a 5/6f143 words
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Article538 1905-04-20 12 Their Growth in London. I London 10 tk Man I The growth of new clubs is cerisiJ extraordinary says a correspondent* who gives the following particulars:-! Never a week passes but I invited to join one or two. Tl] week I have been asked to become J member538 words
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Article788 1905-04-20 13 n T m < JIardinge left for Hongafternoon. Vhiraiuan committed suicide A r hinging himself in a ester*! i> b ill a Kallang. T Regimental Sports of the H lY testers will take place at t bet Tin -'Wednesday, 26th inst. I3nclia t u f cricket match788 words
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Article138 1905-04-20 13 Lee Tung Wah went lately to a theatre in Merchant Road and, in his efforts to gain admission at half price, drew upon himself the attention of the persons running the show, and that of the watchman. He was, it would seem, ordered away, probably hustled. According138 words
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Article207 1905-04-20 13 78 Co. R.G.A. v. H. Co. Foresters. The Gunners had another League win yesterday at Blakan Mati, defeating H Co. of the Sherwood Foresters by one goal (Delaney) to nil. Neither team played up to form, the sun being against good play, and some of the Gunners had207 words
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Article423 1905-04-20 13 Penang Trusts. Referring to the Bill introduced at the last meeting of the Legislative Council for the better administration of Mohammedan and Hindu religious and charitable endowments, the Straits Echo says:— It will be remembered that, over a year ago, a Commission was appointed in Penang, consisting423 words
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Article77 1905-04-20 13 The Ceylon Observer publishes the following extract from a letter dated somewhere in Malaya—no need to specify- 7th Feb 1905 Unfortunately,” writes the correspondent, I have only 5 acres of rubber yielding at pre sent. I get about $lOO per acre a month profit from them. One77 words
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Article75 1905-04-20 13 Yesterday evening, a Chinaman who was obstructing the way in Hill Street was ordered by P. C. 206 to move on The Chinaman resented this and chased the constable with a carrying pole Mr. J. Paterson happened to be on Colman Bridge and interposed in a manner75 words
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Article132 1905-04-20 13 H H. the Sultan of Johore is due to arrive here to-morrow evening by the German mail steamer Boon from Europe. As soon as the Boon is signalled, the Johore gunboats Snyang and Pnlai and the local steamers Sri Muar, Qlanggi, and Hock Seng will proceed132 words
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Article594 1905-04-20 13 Arrived 10th April. Hy A' istna From Penang—Mrs. Landien, Mrs. Shenton, Mrs. G. M. Dundas Mount, Miss Otuiuc. From Port Swettenham —Inspector Legge. Per Dumhca :—From Marseilles —H. H. Sir C. Brooke, Kajah of Sarawak, Mr. de Lange t Mr. C. A. Ramphyde, Mr. Mrs. and Miss594 words
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Article496 1905-04-20 13 Port Dickson 17 th April Tan Choon was on the 12th April arraigned before the Senior Magistrate and two assessors, Messrs. Coates and Cameron, at Seremban,for having on or about the 17th March committed murder by causing the death of his cooly at Titi. Captain Jones-Parry prosecuted496 words
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Article56 1905-04-20 13 The following arrangements have been made for Swimming Club launches during the Easter holidays Friday and Saturday, leave Johnston’s Pier at 10 a m return at 12 30 p.m. Sunday, leave Pier at 10, 11,2 15, 3.30, returning at 10 30, 12.30, 3 and 5 Monday, leave56 words
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Article98 1905-04-20 13 About 2 this morning, Sergeant Major Puteh arrested four young Chinese, sleeping in the verandah in Cheang Hong Lim Lane. During the forenoon, Insp. Kirke charged them with vagrancy. Witnesses showed that the defendants lived by their wits. One of them had been five years in the Reformatory,98 words
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Article159 1905-04-20 13 This morning, Lee Chin Sai appeared before Mr. Sproule on remand on the allegation of theft of bank notes and jewellery value *1200, the property of his master, G. G. McClellan, on the 2l8t of September last at The Mansion.” The case was adjourned Insp. Bateman (Weights and159 words
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Article230 1905-04-20 13 The Perak correspondent of the Pinang Gazette thus discusses gold mining prospect there llad this been a gold country the ubiquit« us Celestial, who has been burrowing round for centuries, would have found it out. Certainly the Malays have l)een in the habL of making their own golden230 words
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Article150 1905-04-20 13 Wages must be Paid when Due. Mr. Th omas. contractor doing Government work at One Fathom Bank, had six Kling workmen before Mr. Howard, this morning, for leaving ;heir work without giving due notice. The complainant said the defendants demanded their wages for March at a moment150 words
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Advertisement400 1905-04-20 13 LAND SALE. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell lz Co.’s saleroom yesterday afternoon 999 years leasehold land and house No. 4tJ Kerbau Road, area 6,263 sq. ft., annual quit rent SI.40. Bought by Tan Tang Nia for 5*3,500. 999 years leasehold lend and shop house No.400 words
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345 1905-04-20 14 Hongkong 13 th April. H.M.S. Iphigenia reported by wireless telegraphy that she passed the Baltic fleet on the 1 Ith inst. (Tuesday) steaming north, 150 miles south-east of Cape St James. Two Japanese cruisers passed the Gap Rock, steaming south, on Tuesday lights were345 words
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Article312 1905-04-20 14 Berlin, 13 *h April. The Amsterdam Handelsblad reports that there has been a naval batt'c near the Ananibas island?. Particulars of the battle are wanting. The Kaiser is at Coifu. The Impeiial family met with a cordial reception from the Grecian royal family and the population. Berlin312 words
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Article2704 1905-04-20 14 London, 12 th April. Extraordinary preparations are going on at Brest for the reception of the British fleet on its coming visit there. The Municipal Council of the town has voted an unlimited credit for enter- 1 tainments. The people are organising independent festivities of their own. The2,704 words
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Article10 1905-04-20 14 FINANCE COMMERCE. 19 th April-lo-day’s 4/m bank rate is 1/Hf10 words
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Article655 1905-04-20 14 The following is the GeneraJ Letter kindly furnished to us by John Haddon Co., the well Colonial Produoe Merchants ana mission Agents of Salisbury Sq ua »j* don, E. C., and carrying P nce9 date of the departure of the niai on Saturday morning 24th March. Capsicums.655 words
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Article101 1905-04-20 15 Messrs. S. Figgis’ Report. London, 18th March, p 11 a sharp decline in the proliablv owing to the i,: P ar a. Sales have been o rward delivery down to f o*» t %*I w s r ‘Define {a 5 51, —5 5. 1; ,a i* "heads small101 words
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Article191 1905-04-20 15 P ERAK TIN. i, Mar ch Output. lauh Perak exported *iij j... l Jieu the figures for February >- *7ij *>,■ ,u v -7,831.61 piculs and thV p CU respectively. The total r iUan^ r Pioneer,” for the first j 109,301.45 piculs 1,1 dtf; 0 P^ cu^s < as amended)191 words
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Article259 1905-04-20 15 Sanderson Co.’s Report. London 2*rd March. Gonee. Spot.—1 he demand has improved and a recovery of fully Is per cwt. has taken place in values, especially of East India, of which the auctions have chiefly consisted the competition for all/;ualiti» s under 50s has been very keen. Supplies259 words
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Article94 1905-04-20 15 Gambier f g.65 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.874 Copra Bali 8.3u do Pontianak 7.95 Pepper, Black buyers 26.C0 do White, 5 38.25 Sago Floor Sarawak $3,174/3.20 do Brunei No. 1 1.30 Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee Rali, 15X basis 24 00 Coffee,Palembang, 20% basis 25.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 194 words
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Article296 1905-04-20 15 Messrs. Figgis’s Report. The following are the particular., of Planafion Rubber offered in aurtifnVdly Langeland 2 cases per Clan Farquhart 84 lbs Fine Biscuits 6/5 o- a 84 lbs 6/5 Nikakotna Biscuit A. 1 box “Bavaria” 3 lbs Mark Culloden 1 ease 129 /bT Loudon Scrap 2/6 gnr296 words
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Article254 1905-04-20 15 Number Togna p.u Last f Value up to Company Buyer* Sellers Transae* bhares y tions j j SOLO. I 9 13.500 1$ 10 i $7.60 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd.. 12.00 13.00 6, SCO unissued. 4,J00 I JO (Deferred) 8.00 20,000 10 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd. 10.00254 words
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Article139 1905-04-20 15 400,000 1 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. 10.00 10.01 50,000 unissued. 2,000 100 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 94.00 94.00 94.00 4,500 50 50 Fraser Neave, Ltd. 30,000 125 125 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 770.00 £BO/512,000 i 100 100 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. M 280.00 300.00 280.00 *sX 10 10139 words
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Article50 1905-04-20 15 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 7% 260,000 SY prem. Riley, Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% 225,000 2% prem buyer?. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 2% prem buyerv. 6% M 1,878,600 1% prem bnyerr. 4% -j 655,500 2% dis. nom. T anion? Purer Dock Co., \AA. 6Y 250,000 2% prem buyers. 1 I.WS.Ellf' 1Y pram.50 words
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Article138 1905-04-20 15 M London —Bank 4 111 9 1/11* Demand l/l! 1’rivate 6 m/a 1/11 do 3 m a 1/; l j On ft-miany— Bank d/d 2.024 Private 3 ir/s 2.054 do 6 m/« 2.07* Jn St ance —Bank d.d 2.46$ Private 3ms 2.524 do 6ms 2.544 On India —Bank T.138 words
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Article220 1905-04-20 15 Amphitrile, H M. twin screw aimourei cruiser, 11 000 tons, 7C0 trtw 10 guns, 16 <U hp. Capt. Charles Wind ham. c v o 2* th Mar. From Hongkong 2 st Mar For Trincomalee. U.—Rd* Dufieiin, R.I M ship, 8,966 tons, 288 crew Capt Piffard, 18th Apt. From220 words
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Article1244 1905-04-20 15 Arrivals since Noon of Saturday. Ban Poh Guan Brit. str. 675 tons, Capt Smith, 18th Apl. From Macassar, 10th Apl. G.c., and 34 d.p. Wee Bin A Co For Macassar, 21st—Rds. Calchas Brit. str. 4,279 tons. Capt Hannah, 19th Apl. From Glasgow, Hth Mar. G c and1,244 words
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Advertisement237 1905-04-20 15 COMMON SENSE “NUTSHELL A !»*w n>*iical work on the cauma and mo«* sc:?ntific tnd effectual nitons of self-cur* ever discovered for ntrrous mi function*! debility, waste of vitality depression o.* Ac., with practical obaervaiiona cn mar/iaqe and fufc iirsctioni for removing certain disqualification! tha: dee* coy the happiness of wedded237 words
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Article1126 1905-04-20 16 a Flag 5 Vessel's Name Tons. Captain From Sailed Consignees. Rig. i t A pi i 2 Hong Wan Brit 9tr. 116 Phillips Malacca Apl 11 Wee Bin and Co. 12 Langbank* str. 2966 Raut Yntwerp Feb 28 Behn Meyer A Co. 12 Batavier *tr. 216 Mellor Palembang Apl1,126 words
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Article672 1905-04-20 16 Date. Vessel’s Name. Fla <fc Rig. Tons. DiBti» ATIos i April 12 Ban Seng Guan Brit e*r. 493 Bangkok 12 i Ophir Dut str. 206 Palembang 12 BanWhattHin Brit str. 196 Teloban via nnr* c 12 I Isabella Dnt Btr. 93 Rhio, Sin«k e P D *1 12. Pontianak672 words
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Article92 1905-04-20 16 PAS3EI) SUN DA 8TRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS Fl*g <V Date of DfstikDate Rig. Ship’s Name. Captain. Sailing. where ation. w* Apl 6 Dut s.6 Goentoer Le Clercq April 5 Batavia Rotterdam 7 s.s. Ophir de Boer Feb 26 Rotterdam Batavia t» h F -s Solo Engel manApiil 892 words
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Advertisement810 1905-04-20 16 “ALL OVER THE WORLD.’ An Old 5oldier, Cured of 5evere Indigestion. Tells Why and Where He Recommends Mother Seigel’s Syrup. "I have since then recommended Mother Seigel’s Syrup to my friends all over the world, the Gold Coast especially.” This is the statement of a veteran soldier of the British810 words
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Advertisement306 1905-04-20 16 I t I The l’l iVMnan Cure fur Gout, Rheumatic Gout ami Gravel. The Uni.eraal Remedy for Aci-i.ty r* Stomach, Headache, Heartburn. > i Sour Eructation*, Dilio u Alt'- cti..i:> DINNEFORDS iCHESIA MAG Safest and mo-t Gentle Medicine for Infants, (’1 ildren. Delicate Females, and the Sickness of Pregnancy. a306 words
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Advertisement71 1905-04-20 16 OIjDHAM ALL. A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOY& Healthful location, food the best, large play-ground, strict daily study classes under personal supervision of the Superintends SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ENGLISH. Address Feb. 7 Principal, Anglo-Chinese School, Singap 01 nl tB. id NY CARLSBER6 BEER NY CAR SBERG o.c S' (Produced in 171 words
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