The Straits Budget, 7 September 1905
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Title Section83 1905-09-07 1 The Straits budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." over Half a Century Cable Address Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Cents. Straits Times 15 cents. [oL. LIX> SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 7 SEPTEMBER, 1905. NO. 2481 1 TIMES” CIRCULATES ;N Singapore and Penang P' £L lT xLL the Protected States83 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER.
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Article56 1905-09-07 1 I On the* 14tli August, at Kobe. Japan, v f Mr. P. K. l>esai. of a daughter, r :r .t Parsee birth in Japan). I •—On the *2">ih August, at Shanghai. I fr >f H. \V. Hucklaml. of a daughter. hkk:— On the *2sth August at Kowloon, L >56 words
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Article70 1905-09-07 1 B N M>1 —l’a>r w vAt the Cathedral of B (hwxl Shepherd, thi- morning, Francis B .,u> Fernande/ t<> AI Cecilia Elizabeth r S. IV- tana, boarding B-- v Ci:\h\m:- On the 31st August, at B t ti: < liurcii. Penang. Ewan Donald ■t’/-T: "!!!■'<'it. veungest son of the70 words
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Obituary59 1905-09-07 1 DEATHS. I !> .—At Yokohama, on the 17th August, Pane- Dubois (of Messrs. C. A J. FavreBrar.nti. aet-rt 46. I M ll Harry James Moulland of John lied on Friday, at the age 4>f 45 ■erv Ip v-Onthe4th inst. at Tanjong Pagar Pj- Ti-_:\ift. youngest daughter of Mr and IP'dr59 words
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Article347 1905-09-07 1 I Pages. ■jading Articles B-iaiong Pagar Arbitration 1 I distinction 1 Pagar 1 B Question 2 I and Ends 2 lUaiitrettes 3, 4 Biotic Occurrences 1 ■>»ary of tlie Week 1 W* Police Courts ...3, 6, 8,11,13 rt Hide Match 5 B'*tball 6 I •>';!! Wilhelmina’s Birthday347 words
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Article200 1905-09-07 1 The Straits Budget this week, is mailed, by the Bund 11 a on the B. I. route. The German mail for Europe by the I*. K. Friedrich closed on Tuesday. The mail from Europe of the 11th August by the P. O. s.s. Simla arrived on200 words
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297 1905-09-07 1 Per P. A O. s. s. Britannia connecting w-ith the steam Chasan at Colombo, from London Augt. 18, due 18th Sept.—Mrs. Warren. Per P. <fr 9. s. s. Sunda from London Augt. 19, dne 19tli Sept.—Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Micheli, Mr. R. W. Lamberton,297 words
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Leading Articles.
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Article800 1905-09-07 1 (Straits Times 31st August). It is scarcely to be wondered at that doubts are cast upon the reliability of the suggestion made in our issue of the 29th inst, to the effect that the mere arbitration regarding the price to be paid for the Tanjong Pagar Dock(Straits Times, 31st August). - 800 words
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Article780 1905-09-07 1 (Straits Times 1st September) Queen Wilhklmina’s birthday passed of most successfully yesterday in the higher class popular resorts of Singapore; but it unhappily gave rise to an official unpleasantness w’hich was —so far as can be learned—quite inexcusable. In conformity with custom, the three leading hotels in the(Straits Times, 1st September) - 780 words
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Article1230 1905-09-07 1 (Straits Titties, 5th SejMetnU'r. The Times of Malaya is published at I poll in Perak, and it occasionally has the kindness to notice articles that have been published in the StTvsits Times. As it is read by some people in tliat part of the world, and as the(Straits Titties, 5th SejMetnU'r. / - 1,230 words
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Article1126 1905-09-07 2 tStraits Times, sth September.) Owing to a purely mechanical error in the composing room of the Straits Times yesterday. a paragraph of our article on exchange was inserted into another article anent Tanjong IV,gar, and therefore spoiled the sense that it was designed to convey. The errortStraits Times, sth September.) - 1,126 words
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Article4496 1905-09-07 2 (Straits Times 6th September,) Anybody anxious to purchase a needle or an empty bottle, 2 empty tine or a second hand toothbrush, or even one piece of thread, an a job-lot and at a bargain, should attend the auction of 44 Unserviceable Police Stores, Unclaimed and Confiscated(Straits Times, 6th September,) - 4,496 words
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Advertisement85 1905-09-07 1 t f r price of the Straits Times v J ;l r. The post free price of the H d'ie* is $20 a year. It is not _arv tc subscribe for a year. The rations f° r shorter periods are at e proportionate rate of price as < Budget can85 words
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Article508 1905-09-07 3 Rangoon and Madras are declared to be infected ports owing to cholera raging there. Thk (Hang Ann arrived this morning from Samarang with eighty-nine deck passengers. A Chinese contract coolie died yesterday of malaria and was buried at sea. Thk Malag Mail hears that Mr. George Cumming508 words
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Article1019 1905-09-07 3 Systematic Domestic Plundering. Mr. G. A. Greaves, the proprietor of Dalian's Stables in Koek Road had in his I employ a boy named Lim Kim Seftig. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Greaves was getting ready to leave Koek Road to join the homeward bound steamer. In a handbag1,019 words
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Correspondence.
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Article101 1905-09-07 3 To the Editor of the Strnit* Time*." Sib, —Who is responsible for cutting down the trees opposite the Singapore Club? The horses in waiting there loved the shade thrown by them, and they helped to hide a fountain hideous beyond words. Now* I hope the fountain101 words
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Article858 1905-09-07 3 Lee Yen, Foo Yu and Yap Lim were arraigned liefore the Senior Magistrate*. Mr. Yotiles. at Seremban. on 25th August for committing gang robbery at Gedong Lalaug, on 9th August, armed with deadly weapons. They were found guilty and sentenced to 7 years' rigorous imprisonment. One Lee858 words
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Article2543 1905-09-07 4 The Kingdom of Sarawak. The following article signed Herry de Windt, appears in the “Asian” The Grand Tour round the world seldom includes a visit to island of Borneo. This seems a pity, f° r little kingdom of Sarawak on its southwestern coast is only a few2,543 words
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766 1905-09-07 4 The following narrative is from the “South China Morning Post”: The recent case, in which the 2nd engineer of the British steamer “Royalist” in Hongkong, sued Captain Scott her master, for bonus, etc., for taking the risk by running contraband to Vladivostok, brings to766 words
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Article656 1905-09-07 4 Mothers and Amahs The following article 0n H > the da y is from the H, I graph” '-Life in the Ea bundle of contradictions best, that it is t ns Wm the nature of a I cover a theme, and a ,i, at that, which attracts656 words
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Article120 1905-09-07 4 Simla, 11th August.— The i at cial information shows that. w 1 fi j agricultural situation continues as to cause anxiety both in West India and in the Presidency, there is still nlI rain to retrieve much of the a which has occurred, and that t120 words
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1867 1905-09-07 5 J. S. Bn send ale - by J. S. Bn send ale.) Walters and Albert Giles soon nm atc and familiar friends on t&v* u s Carthagcna,” on their vr basis' The good ship had not :i v to a hundred miles from j t •"*"!<.,ore Albert made a shy1,867 words
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Article277 1905-09-07 5 Valued at over £2,000,000. Probate of the will of the late fcu Robert Jardine, first baronet, of Castlemilk, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Lanrick Castle, Perthshire, and 24, St. James’s place, S. W., has been granted to his only son, Sir Robert William Buchanan Jardine, and to Mr. William277 words
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Article294 1905-09-07 5 THE H. A. LINER AMERIKA.” The huge Hamburg-American steamer Amerika which the Emperor and Empress of Germany have christened at Stettin, vide a Berlin despatch, is expected to undertake her first voyage from Dover to New York in October. She was built by 3fpssrs. Harland and Wolf, Belfast, and was294 words
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Article1547 1905-09-07 5 The Rev, J. A. B. Cook has gone to Mu&r on mission work. Mark West, a son of the Rev. Dr. West of Mount Sophia, is seriously ill with fever and stomach trouble. It is reported that Lieutenant A. R. J. Dewar, Malay States Guides, has been1,547 words
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Article144 1905-09-07 5 Singapore Hongkong- Shanghai Penang. The following have been selected by the Committee of the Singapore Rifle Association to go into practice, on behalf of this Port, for the annual interport rifle match Capt. H. R. Baker. Messrs. C. M. Phillips. A. E. Murray. R. de Silva.144 words
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Correspondence.
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Article301 1905-09-07 6 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*." Dkar Sir, —Can you please inform me why it was that my application for permission to keep the Adelplii Hotel open until 1 o’clock at night on the occasion of the Queen of Holland’s Birthday was refused by the301 words
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Article310 1905-09-07 6 The Building Committee’s Proposals. The members of the Singapore Cricket Club are called to a social meeting this afternoon at the Town Hall at 5.15, to consider the report of the Building and Finance Committee in regard to the projected extension of the Pavilion. The report310 words
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265 1905-09-07 6 Russo-Japanese Rapprochement. In honour of the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, the Acting Consul-General, Mr. De Kuster, held a reception at Dunearn in the afternoon. There was a large attendance of guests. The toast of 44 many happy returns of265 words
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Article692 1905-09-07 6 Power of Attorney. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Dando, an assistant at Robinson Co., laid information before Mr. Marriott to the effect that Daing Osman, on 17th and 19tli May last, obtained goods valued at $429 from the firm for the Raja Muda of Selangor under falsi* pretences.692 words
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Article152 1905-09-07 6 Vampires v. R. A. T. A. Foresters. The Vampires ami the R. A. T. A. Slierwood Foresters met in a soccer match on the Anson Road ground yesterday afternoon, a large crowd turning up to watch the game. The R.A.T.’s. were in good form and played well, showing some152 words
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Article38 1905-09-07 6 The following subscriptions are gratefully acknowledged: Mrs. Polglase $l2. Mrs. Hyndman Jones $lO. Misses Norris $2O. Mrs. W. King $lO. 44 A Friend $lO. Mrs. Bland $25. Mrs. Friedrich $l5. W. S. Hooper, Hon: Treasurer.38 words
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Article561 1905-09-07 6 Excellent progress has been made, in the opinion of the Malay Moil by Messrs. Mitchell, Heinniy and Whyte on the construction of that section of the new road from L lu Gombak to Bentong which lies betw-een the electric power station at the Pith mile and •Ginting Simpah,561 words
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Article362 1905-09-07 6 So far the bulk of the w-ork carried on in connexion with the Bushveld tin, says a Johannesburg correspondent of the “Mining Journal” of the 3th August, is of purely a prospecting character, the only approach to anything like real milling being confined to the first362 words
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Article1152 1905-09-07 6 Successful New Industry. I Much public interest has been manifested, remarks the “Liverpool Journal; of Commerce,” of late in the enterprising movement to encourage the cottongrowing industry in British colonies uut it should not be forgeten that j cotton is not the only product for which the1,152 words
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Article222 1905-09-07 6 July Output. The quantity of tin exported, so the l'nik Pioneer calculates, amounted to 7.117.*9 piculs. Of this 3,716.11 piculs appear as metallic tin and the remainder, 3.401.7* piculs, as ore. The higher prices of tin has not stimulated production here as the figureare lower than those222 words
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Article222 1905-09-07 6 The Labour Question. The labour problem on rubber tion in Ceylon :s, in the °P ,nlt H rl u: 'Ceylon Observer,” sure to w ,,j one'in the future when large a r rubber come into maturity- „-,th higher wages will be able to *J' tea a product222 words
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Article1532 1905-09-07 7 m Boo Bee's Mine. tml-tv last, says the “Perak ,1 ,.1,1.0 24th Aug., Mr. F. J. B. \j r and M E. J. Brewster, r II. F. Barnard and Mr. uiirrsv paid a visit to Towkay E h |tin mine at Kamunting, >. open-cast and best worked r1,532 words
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Article545 1905-09-07 7 Mr. W. W. Bailey writes the following letter to the “Times of Ceylon” on rubber planting in the Malay Peninsula “In the “Malay Mail,” dated August Ist, 1905, I have just rer.d the following article —“Speculation A Ceylon Protest.” In “A Ceylon Protest” it states as545 words
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Article581 1905-09-07 7 Report of Directors. The report submitted at the seventh annual meeting of this F. M. S. ventures held lately, runs as follows The Directors have the pleasure to submit their report on the working of the Company for the year ending 31st December, 1904, with accounts to581 words
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Article208 1905-09-07 7 Voluntarily Wound Up. A general meeting of shareholders in this company was held at Hongkong on the 18th August, to consider the winding up of the company. Mr. J. A. Jupp who took the chair said —At the last general meeting of the company the Chairman208 words
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Article114 1905-09-07 7 According to a communication to the* “Gummi Zeitung,” the report that the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture has discovered huge rubber forests in the Argentine province of Jujuy is entirely misleading. The district along the Pilcomayo River is inhabited by hostile Indians, and has been little explored, but114 words
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Article251 1905-09-07 7 Questions in Parliament. Ox the 4tli August, the following question was put in the House of Commons by Mr. Lambert to the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Whether the acquisition by the Government of the Straits Settlements of the undertaking known as the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company251 words
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Article451 1905-09-07 7 It is reported that the Government beut upon having a two rupee or 2/8 dollar Thh appointment of Dr. D. K. McDowell, as Insj>ector-General of Hospitals. F. M. S., took effect from yesterday. Mr. F. M. Baddeley. of the F. M. S. Civil Service, is appointed ah451 words
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Article139 1905-09-07 7 Mr. Taft and party, including Miss Roosevelt, visited Sooloo on the 18th August. The party had a brilliant reception at the chief town, in the Sultan's palace. After light refreshments, all went to witness native dances and the various festivities arranged. The Sultan and his entire retinue sat139 words
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Article283 1905-09-07 7 There was a gay scene at Raffles Hotel on Thursday night when, at the invitation of Messrs. Van der Stadt, Mayboom, and Haga, the Dutch community resident in Singapore assembled to dine together in honour of the birthday of Queen Willielmina. The hotel management did itself very283 words
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Article1310 1905-09-07 8 Friday, 1st September. PRB8ENT. His Excellency thk Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.O. Hon. E. L. Brockman (Acting Colonial Secretary Hon. W. Ii. Collver Attorney-General). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer.) Hon. E. C. H. Hill Auditor-General). Hon. A. Murray, c.k., m.i.c.k. (Colonial Engineer Hon. G. S. Murray. Hon.1,310 words
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Article515 1905-09-07 8 Robbery Charge. (>x the 18th ult. P. C. 14. r > anil 1>. P.C. No. 21 were arraigned before Messrs, Bryant and Colman for robbery. Ti Ju Wall was out during the small hours on the 10th ult. At the junction of New Market and Merchant Roads515 words
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Article306 1905-09-07 8 Debenture Scheme Adopted. The special meeting of tlie Singapore Cricket Club at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon was a very tame affair. At 5-15, tlie hour at which the proceedings were timed to begin, such was tlie intense interest felt in the projioHal* of the306 words
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Article269 1905-09-07 8 We regret to announce the death of Mr. Harry J. Montand which took place suddenly last night at his residence in Emerald Hill Road. Ht 1 was forty-four years of age and he came out to Singapore some twenty years ago to the firm of269 words
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Article371 1905-09-07 8 Yesterday, Hermangal Singh, a private in the 95th Russell's Infantry, was before Mr. Hooper for (1) using criminal force to the puller of a 'rikisha. and (2 for refusing to pay proiier fare. Defendant had seemingly used the ’rikisha from 21 miles on Tauglin Road to a point371 words
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Article405 1905-09-07 8 Tussle for the Books. Ybsterday, Heng Yong Kim and Seng Heng Guan were again before Mr. Colman on allegations of fraudulently transferring and concealing property under the jurisdiction of the Official Assignee. Mr. Raine appeared on behalf of the Official Assignee; Messrs. Braddell and Carver for the405 words
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Article252 1905-09-07 8 It is expected that within about two years the great harbor scheme for the port of Mauilajwill be completed. The plans have been drawn by Major Townsend for the wharves and bnildings and will soon be advertised, and bids called for. Close on twomillion and three quarters have252 words
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Article230 1905-09-07 8 Philippines and North Borneo. The Manila Times says that on the 21st August, vice-Governor Ide received notification from Washington to the effect that the extradition treaty between the United States and Great Britain does not include the protectorate of British North Borneo. It is thought that this notification230 words
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Article773 1905-09-07 8 MONDAY, 4 TH SEPTEMBER The Norwegian su-anier c 1on Saturday with Tientsin from Antwerp. A towkay was observed ’rikishaou Cecil Street thi, > tej coolie was ringing a large «„n„ ”““«•»M Municipal regulations. I The German cruiser Thet,. I Saturday afternoon from HongL- arriv «B and anchored in the roads773 words
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Article305 1905-09-07 9 7> the Editor of the Straitr Time*." I notice by an item on the last page N r nailer of 'Saturday that the State e: V t 'nt at Washington has notified the of the Philippines that the J olith »n treaty between ilie United States tXl f305 words
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Article420 1905-09-07 9 DO WE EAT HORSE-FLESH tin Editor of the “Straits Times.” Sir. In your issue of to-day I notice an article -stating that horse-flesh is growing in favour in Germany. It is a well-known fact that it lia-s grown greatly in favour in France since the siege of Paris compelled a420 words
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Article184 1905-09-07 9 Fernandez —Pestana. pkktty wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd last Satur,lay morning. when Mr. Francis A. Fernandez married to Miss Cecilia Elizabeth ,i( >taua. daughter of the popular Boarding Officer. Mr. A. S. Pestana. The bride was attn-ed >i> flowered silk, richly trimmed with and184 words
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Article1629 1905-09-07 9 New Pavilion Opened. Thebe was quite a gay scene on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of the formal opening of the Singapore Recreation Club's new Pavilion by His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson. Fine weather favoured the function, and everything passed off with1,629 words
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Article237 1905-09-07 9 The tennis tournament of the Singapore Cricket Club commences on Wednesday afternoon, when the following ties will be played: A. Singles. H. B. Helbert v. F. Ruchwaldy. W. J. Mayson v. H. A. Mason. G. G. Seth v. N. E. Kent. B. Singles. W. A.237 words
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Article150 1905-09-07 9 The annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Klang Coffee Cultivation Co., Limited, was held at Penang on the 29tli August. There were present Messrs. F. O. Hallifax, E. B. Prior, E. A. R. Brown, D. Gilchrist, and C. A. Law. Mr. F. O. Hallifax150 words
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Article1151 1905-09-07 9 European Drowned. Wk regret to have record a very sad drowning accident which happened at the Singapore Swimming Club on Saturday, by which Mr. A. Birnbaum, a young German, employed with Messrs. Behn Meyer A Co., lost his life. The fatality was attended with pathetic1,151 words
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Article532 1905-09-07 9 If the post of Superintendent. Posts and Telegraphs, Perak, is likely to go by seniority, Mr. Davidson tops the list in the opinion of the Timex of Malaya. But it is said that he intends retiring in December next and may not care to take up the duties532 words
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Article304 1905-09-07 9 S. V. A. Defeated. A further stage in the competition for the Warren Football Shield was concluded at Tanglin Barracks on Saturday afternoon, when the Singapore Volunteer Artillery succumbed to A Company, Sherwood Foresters, the final score reading three goals to one in favour of the Regulars.304 words
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Article1889 1905-09-07 10 Our Smug Satisfaction. Penang, Sunday, -7th Aug. There is always a very pleasant sense of smug satisfaction in being able to pr ;iv the Pharisee’s prayer, and that :s we “Penangites,” are doing just at present, for whenever we turn up the “Straits Times we find headlines such1,889 words
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Article1187 1905-09-07 10 The racing world is divided into three parts —sportsmen, gamblers, and the professional racing folk, who minister to the pleasure of the others. The business of racing is only seen to perfection at a certain notorious country town in Cambridgeshire. Newmarket, .*i*h its great sweep of1,187 words
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Article348 1905-09-07 10 Jam Tins as Bombs. The latest South African mail brings particulars of a Chinese riot, described by the Johannesburg correspondent of the “South African News” as “the most serious which has yet taken place since the Chinese arrived. The following graphic account of the affair appears in348 words
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Article836 1905-09-07 10 Mr. Avory Jones from B< I appointed an Inspector m 9 in rerjjr A Typhoon from the E S F I Hongkong on the 30th August" f^ 1 I age resulted. L, hle The China Gazette states that m I Bland, late Secretary"t T f 1 M.836 words
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Article1328 1905-09-07 11 The Handicaps. Ul<.\\ list of the handicaps in the iwn tennis tournament, which 1 lu ,,rn»w afternoon. It should be noted with their umpires, must beat f r 'i!nrt- uot ,ater than five p ,m b y tbfc L-iufk. A Doubles. K F A* Salzmann,1,328 words
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Article294 1905-09-07 11 Yesterday five Chinese were arrested on a charge of gang robbery in respect of a coat and a ticket belonging to Chin Peng Seng a passenger broker living at No. 12 Carpenter Street. This morning. Mr. Marriott held a a preliminary enquiry into the matter. Inspector Hart294 words
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Article188 1905-09-07 11 The North-China Daily News contains a lengthy account of the wedding of Miss Amy Catherine Bailey, late of Williamson and Musgrove’s Opera Co., witli Mr. John Joseph Woods, the well-known Singapore trainer and jockey, which took place at Shanghai on the 22nd August. The happy couple arrived188 words
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Article68 1905-09-07 11 The Committee of S. S. C. have passed a bye law under which it is laid down that members of Committee who may be on board the launches shall report any cases of overcrowding of the same or any interference on the part of passengers with the68 words
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Article168 1905-09-07 11 To the Editor of the Strait* Time Dear Sir, —I trust that the reports to which you give expression on the subject of fixing exchange at 2/8 are not well founded. It is to be hoped that the matter will receive much more serious attention before it168 words
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Article767 1905-09-07 11 Alleged Mischief. Swar Mar Twang owns and rents about 1,300 acres of gambier-planted land at the lOtli mile, Seletar Road. On this land he has or had, he alleges, 10.000 trees or plants. Hung Tee, a neighbour, employs coolies. A number of these on Sunday last set767 words
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Article379 1905-09-07 11 At a special meeting yesterday, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. G. Broadrick, of the Municipal Commissioners, at which all the members except Mr. Choa Giang Thye were present, Sections 1,2, 3 and 5 of the Electric Tramways were certified as fit for traffic. Several objections were raised379 words
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Article596 1905-09-07 11 Ipoh To Tronoh By Rail. Mk. G. W. Fryer, Resident Engineer for Construction, F. M. S. R., and Mr. W. R, Smith, Engineer in charge of surveys, arrived in Ipoh on the 26th August. They, says the Times of Ma hi if a have been travelling round the596 words
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Article84 1905-09-07 11 Thk assizes opened this morning before Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox. There were 17 cases on the calendar, 20 persons being implicated. On the list there figured one charge of murder, and two of attempted murder. The first case called was one in which a man named Moliamed84 words
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Article145 1905-09-07 11 THE H. K. S. BANK TREES. The removal of the trees and palms which surrounded the Fountain opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank until within a few days ago was prompted, it appears, by a desire to secure the public safety. The trees had ver} shallow roots and were accounted145 words
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Article167 1905-09-07 11 Ox last Thursday night. Mr. T. Shaw, who lives on Teluk Blangah Road, was eased of a number of poultry. At about 4 o’clock on Monday morning he awoke to find a Chinaman in his bedroom in the act of removing a steel trunk. He very167 words
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Article484 1905-09-07 11 A writer iu the Newcastle “Morning Herald” says: When a -Sydney man not having seen Newcastle for years runs up for a day or two, he is struck with the growth of the place, but more so with the shipping. If he has lived any time484 words
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Article843 1905-09-07 12 eet ,ng of the shareholders in Papan, Limited, was held at Penang on Saturday, at which a resolution to issue preference “hares to the extent of *40,000 was carried. The Legislative Council meets on Friday next. The Final Supply, Native labour Contract, and Mahommedan and Hindu Endowments843 words
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Article81 1905-09-07 12 We regret to have to announce the receipt of news from Johore to-day of a sad carriage accident which occurred there yerterday evening, resulting in the death of Dr. Perry of the Johore Government service. Dr. Perry had been out driving, it would appear, when he81 words
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Article113 1905-09-07 12 On the 6th ult., Cilia Guan Chip made a complaint to the effect that he had been assaulted by Tay Cheng Ki with a knife and hail sustained injury. Tay Cheng Ki was arrested and admitted to bail. Messrs. Ellis and Raine were retained for the prosecution113 words
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Article113 1905-09-07 12 The Assizes w’ere resumed this morning, the bearing being continued of the charge of attempted murder against Man Cheng Yip, by shooting another Chinaman. Hon. W. R. Collyer, Attorney-General, and Mr. P. J. Sproule. Deputy Public Prosecutor, appeared for the Crown, and Mr. C. 1. Carver for the113 words
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Article179 1905-09-07 12 On the morning of the ‘27th ult.. Cilia A Li, a baba, went to Orchard Road market to purchase chillies. He offered a cent for a handful. Goh Chong, the vendor, objected and seemingly told the baba that if he would not pay the proper price, he could179 words
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Article393 1905-09-07 12 The September Medal. Over forty members competed for this monthly medal which was won by Mr. H. S. M. Bishop, with the excellent score of 81, with a handicap of 5. The scores of Messrs. Hogg and Finlayson were also very good, and that of Mr. C.393 words
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Article823 1905-09-07 12 WmJas. Hy. Thompson’s Fortnightly Circular. 4th August, 1905. At Auctions held to-day moderate supplies offered, but owing to the approaching holidays there was only a moderate demand, a fair quantity being withdrawn. Ceylon and Straits line biscuits and Sheet a little easier, with Small Sales 6/2 to823 words
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Article590 1905-09-07 12 (From our Java Correspondent.) Sourabaya 29th August. It would be an error to think that the war in South Celebes is over, owing to Boni being conquered. In the capital of the country a small garrison is left, but the main forces have marched to590 words
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Article358 1905-09-07 12 Dr. Wood, says a Malay Mail correspondent, is looking after Ms. London, who is laid up in the Bentong hospital suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. A large tiger measuring 8 feet 10$ inches has recently been trapped by Malays at Karak. The skin was unfortunately spoiled358 words
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Article258 1905-09-07 12 AN ECHO OF THE PAST. The London evening newsn* has not been published sth August last. Within a just under 50 years the Echo h fj( varying fortunes and a period liant success. Started in 1808 b V M K Petter and Galpin, the public L, was carried on by258 words
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Article252 1905-09-07 12 The following letter appears in the AMq Mail Will you allow me to draw attention in your valuale journal to a subject of inter est to the community, which will have to be tackled sooner or later by the Government Government contracts are given out to men252 words
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Article363 1905-09-07 12 The British North Borru'o Hr raid tell* the following story: Mr. G. t’. In mg. having joined the Telegraph Department, left Sandakan by boat on 8th August to commence his duties on the rcntis at Sibuga. and a letter has just been received horn him detailing363 words
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Article814 1905-09-07 13 fhe i; lit»r of the Strait• Tune*." there exists any one serious in t ie English methods of colonisaiiii!*t» k j n my opinion, in a too liberal |i° n ,l the natives over when we are Ik* placed. If they are not over wavs than one,814 words
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765 1905-09-07 13 I" the Editor of the Strait* Timet. 1 In accepting a gold medal, comme'uorative of his presence at the Bisley MH tinj, on the ‘23rd July, His Majesty the expressed his warm interest in rifle ''•“noting and said I am glad to think, and765 words
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Article329 1905-09-07 13 Wednesday’s Play. Mixed Doubles. —A. Class. Mrs. Nicholson and Mr. F. Salzmann beat Mrs. Gansloser and Major Austin, 6*4, 6-5. Mr. and Mrs. Murray beat Mrs. Lovell and Mr. Cleaver. B. Class.—Final. Mrs. Hartney and Mr. Ounman v. Miss Littlefair and Mr. fTreadgold, unfinished. Thursday's Play. Ladies Doubles.329 words
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Article1470 1905-09-07 13 Annual Meeting. Thk annual meeting of members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps was 'held last evening in the Drill Hall. Major E. G. Broadrick, Commandant, presided, and the other officers present were Major W. R. C. Middleton. Captain H. R. Baker (Adjutant), Captain Hilton, Captain E. C.1,470 words
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Article652 1905-09-07 13 On Monday, one of the interpreters in the second Police Court placed a sum of $40 in a drawer of the solicitor's table. He had occasion to be away for fifteen minutes. On his return he found purse and money gone. He laid information and applied for652 words
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445 1905-09-07 13 Special Telegrams to the Straits Times.” Simla, 30th August. Lord Minto relieves Lord Cnrzon as Viceroy of India, in the middle of October. The official transfer of authority will take place here, at Simla. Hongkong, 30th A '/gust. In consequence of the exactions of the native Customs authorities, there have445 words
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Article999 1905-09-07 13 Berlin 30tli August. There is the liveliest satisfaction at the news of the peace. Japan’s backing down is liiglily appreciated. The North German Gazette a semiofficial organ, says that the decision come to bytlie Japanese Statesmen does honour to. their wisdom. Japan is worthy to take aBy special arrangement with “ Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 999 words
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Article3174 1905-09-07 14 London, 30th August. Some correspondents assert that there is a secret understanding between Japan and Russia, regarding reimbursement of war costs, which was omitted from the peace treaty with the view of sparing the Czar's susceptibilities. But the Japanese officials at Portsmouth declare that Japan receives only the3,174 words
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Article356 1905-09-07 14 Arrived 31st August. Per Malacca —From Port Swettenham—Mr A. J. Corbett, Mr. F. M. Baddeley and Mr. as: Mrs. D. O’Brien. Per Sri Muar —From Malacca —Messrs. H G. Pennyfather, R. W. Peunyfather. and G. FPenuy father. Passengers Outward. Per Messageries Marltimessteamer < from Marseilles, August 20356 words
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Advertisement152 1905-09-07 14 LAND SALE. The following properties were sold by auction at Powell Co’s, saleroom on Tuesday afternoon:— 999 years leasehold land at Gaylang Hoad Singapore (near Kallang Bridge* area 144 poles with six dwelling houses thereon Nos. 248-2 to 248-7 Gaylang Road: also a piece of land adjacent to above, area152 words
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Article13 1905-09-07 15 FINANCE COMMERCE. lith September 190b. > 1'iailiugs have moved up to $43.50 yr- rn13 words
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Article684 1905-09-07 15 g t h "Cornish Post,” had a !'vf firm markets with gradiiprices. To-day (25th July)the n.vuiciit that next year’s Banca J rt intended to comprise 1,800 k t han this year, created some Prices were pushed up to and £148 15s. three \\> close at £149 15s.684 words
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Article172 1905-09-07 15 Lewis Peat’s Report; l>. r 11th August. L> j" 1 niarket continues very "a r s f* Jt an d near positions with m.,, crs Only a small business has J i( L' deluding Bolivia Fine at kjj 4 which is now the value of >r,»t P172 words
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Article92 1905-09-07 15 Gambier 8.70 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.87$ Copra Bali 7.45 do Pontianak 7.07$ Pepper, Black buyers ..,,27.50 do White, 5% buyers 37.50 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.15 do Brunei No. 1 3.024 Pearl Sago 5.40‘ Coffee Bali, 15% basis 22.00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 25.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 192 words
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Article263 1905-09-07 15 (Mercantile Bank.) On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/1$$ Demand 2/l| Private 6 m/s 2/2$ do 3 m/s 2/1$$ On Germany —Bank d/d 2.18 Private 3 m/s 2.20 do 6 m/s 2.22 On France —Bank d/d 2.68 Private 3 m/s 2.73 do 6 m/s 2.76 On India —Bank T. T.263 words
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Article118 1905-09-07 15 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used :—str. —steamer; sh.—ship bq. —barque sch.—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru. —Cruiser; Gbt. —Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power Brit. British U.S. United States; Fch.—French Ger —German Dut.—Dutch; G.c. —General-cargo; d.p.—deck passenger U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—-Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T.P.D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B.W.—Borneo Wharf;118 words
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Article1104 1905-09-07 15 Hye Leong Brit. str. 295 tons, Capt Angus, 6th Sept. From Teluk Anson, 3rd Sept. Gc., and 198 d.p. Straits Steamship Coy. Ltd. For Teluk Anson, 8th —Rds. Inkum Brit. str. 3,074 tons, Capt Nearse, sth Sept. From Kuchiuotzu, 25th Aug. Coal. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. U.—Rds. Kediriy1,104 words
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Article739 1905-09-07 15 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agentt. Steamers. Achilles, China, Sept. 25 Mansfield. Agamemnon, China, Oct. 25; Mansfield. AJcinous, China, Oct. 15 Mansfield. Alicante, Barcelona, Sept. 14 Barlow. Alting, Bandjermassin, Oct. 1; Daendels. An tenor, China, Oct. 1; Mansfield. Arratoon Apcar, Calcutta, Sept. 18; P.739 words
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Article1024 1905-09-07 16 h Vessel’s Name Tons Captain From Sailed Consignees A ur I 30 Sri Wongsee Dut str. 92 Xacodali Malacca Aug 29 Teck Seng 30 ;R. S. Baru str. 68 Xacodali Rhio Ang 30 K Hoe Bee 30 {lsabella str. 84 Xacodali Rhio Aug 30,Tan Ah Clioon 30 Singora Ger1,024 words
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Article622 1905-09-07 16 I Date Vessels Name Flag Rig Tons Destination August 30 Ginag Seng Dut str. 772 Saniarang via ports 30 Ruby Brit str. 149 Anambas A Xatunas Is 30 Nuentung Ger str. 824 Manila via port* 30 Protit Nor str. 715 Bangkok 30 Cliakrabliongs Siam str. 352 Bangkok via ports622 words
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Article259 1905-09-07 15 Number x 1 p id Last S&es Value to Boy er. SeUer. T^c sold. J u 13,000 10 97.50 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd 1 12.00 6,500 unissued. I 4,000 9 10 :9 10 (Deferred) 8.00 20,000 9 10 9 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd 2.00 DO m.259 words
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Article134 1905-09-07 15 400,000 1 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd.. 8.00 8.50 50.000 unittued ,t 2,000 $100 $100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. 130.00 175.00 1 4,500 50 50 Fraser Neave, Ltd. 101.00 101.00 80,000 125 125 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 850.00 9/10 12,000 100 100 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 250.00 270.00 3,400 10134 words
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Article85 1905-09-07 15 70,000 1 1 Bnkit Rajah £2.12.6 000 unissued 6,000 1 1 Cicely Rubber Estate 1. 5.0 6,000 1 1 »> 5% Pre. £1.10.0 I Mfl unissued 30,000 1 1 Pataling Rubber Co. £2.10.0 M,M0 2*000* d 9100 9100 Ribu Planting Co. Ltd. 9150 sales gw unissued 1,000 9100 910085 words
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Article46 1905-09-07 15 Howirth Erskine, Ltd. 7% 250,000 3%prem. Riley, Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% ..I 225,000 2% prem bnyern. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 2% ph*n buyers. 5% 1,878,000 1% gtan buyew. 4% 655,500 2% dis. nom. Taniong Pagar Dock Co., Ltd. 6% 250,000 2% buyers. 5% 1,865,500 1%‘peem buyers.46 words
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Advertisement295 1905-09-07 15 A WONDERFUL DISCOVERT. Tfii» is theage of research and expel imcnl, wh*n all nature so to 4pmJk4*riuP*ckedbytbc»c>enitfic for the comfort Vm fahppiness of man. defence has indeed pisd* gidhfr ifrfdes during the past centof?, and among the—be no means least important—diicovenrs in medicine comes that of Tbergpion, particular* of which295 words
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Advertisement620 1905-09-07 16 A SINGAPORE MAN TELLS HOW DOANS BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS HAVE HEALED HIS BACK. Mr. J. L. Morris resides at 141, Niven Road, Singapore. In a communicat.on received, he says:—“For nearly six months I have had pains in my back; I don’t know what brought them on, but although I went620 words
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Advertisement221 1905-09-07 16 DINNEFORD’S The Universal Remedy for Aridity t>! Stomach, Headache, llcartburu, lmiiire>tiii.. Sour Eructations, biliou* Alii cuouk 'ihe Physician Cure for Ouut, Rheumatic Gout and Grave*. Safest aiid nu>sl Gentle Medicine fot Infants. Children, Delicate Female*, and the Sickness of Pregnancy. DINNEF0RD5 MAGNESIA 4 SEVEN MISERIES Ali OF WHICH GREW OUT221 words
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Advertisement256 1905-09-07 16 and Perrins’ Sauce. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE ORIGINAL AND 6ENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. Oni) Medicine of the kind awarded a Cert if cate at the Calcutta Exhibition, 1883-84, open to til ml Registered LALOR’S i race Mara PHDSPHODYNE foHA8 THE LARGEST 8ALE OP ANY PHQ8PHORIO MEDICINE IN256 words
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