The Straits Budget, 31 October 1907
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1907-10-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXI. NO. 2594. Singapore, Thursday, October 31,1907. ESTABLISHED OVIK HALF A CIHTUSY Price 25 cents.27 words
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Article235 1907-10-31 1 LEADERS Financial Crisis in United States ol America 12 Ladies and Rifle Shooting 12 Methods to Maintain Peace Among Natives 13 Nuisance and a Grievance 13 Nationalisation of British Railways 14 The Unreasonable Military Contribution 14 Unsound Speculation in Singapore 15 Athletic Sports 1 Shipping Mishap 2235 words
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823 1907-10-31 1 Ideal weather favoured the Athletic Sports, held on the Esplanade, on Saturday, in connection with the Singapore Recreation Club; aud the gathering was graced by the presence of a large number of ladies, becomingly attired in the latest fashions of823 words
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Article381 1907-10-31 2 .1 -t after the moon had risen above ti e horizon on the *25th inst., the Messae.rii- Maritimes intermediate steamer L< nip* r left the wharf at Tanjong I’tgai homeward bound for Antwerp, via Penang. Colombo381 words
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Article179 1907-10-31 2 Sateen Cantouese and fifteen Hokiens apiHAred before the Second Magistrate, Mr. I’. 4. Green, on the ‘2Bth inst., on a cTiarjje of pkrticipAting in the riot at the lvai[aiig sawfnill, on the night of October 17, v'l oii'a Hokien was killed. Mr. C. Everitt apuared for179 words
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458 1907-10-31 2 The old godowns formerly occupied by Mi •ssrs. Guthrie and Company on Collver Quay are in process of demolition, and within the course ot the next eighteen-months or so their place will have been taken by an imposing block of buildings458 words
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Article94 1907-10-31 2 The appeal of Captain Christian Zuyderlioudt, of the Dutch steamer was to have been heard by Mr. Justice Fisher, on the ‘2Bth inst., but, on the application of Mr. E. C. Ellis, who appeared for the appellant, it was adjourned to the Court of Appeal, which is94 words
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43 1907-10-31 2 Two European warders brought a Chi* nese prisoner before the Second Magistrate, on the 26th inst., charging him with attempt* ing to murder a fellow-prisoner by stabbing him with a knife. The hearing of the case was postponed.43 words
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462 1907-10-31 2 The following letter, dealing with the cou dition of the local share market and the Companies Ordinance, has been sent to u* for publication To the Fditor of the Straits Times. Singapore. October 29. Sir,—Your462 words
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Article99 1907-10-31 2 A boy, only thirteen years of age, who said that he was a pupil at the Anglo. Chinese School, was sent by his father to a chandu shop, on the 25th inst., to buy 93 worth of opium. While taking it home, it was snatched away99 words
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354 1907-10-31 3 As Mr. K. E. Column, the Third Magistrate, has taken ten days’ leave of absence, Mr. W. C. Michell, the First Magistrate, was hearing cases in the Third Court, ,on the 23rd inst. Three men, Hadji Jamal, Cha Ah Soi, and354 words
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259 1907-10-31 3 A Chinese wood merchant, named Tan Xg, prosecuted his nephew, named Tan Yun, before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Michell and Gibson, on the 24th inst., on a charge of housebreaking and theft of clothing, money and jewellery, valued at $1,134. Complainant said that259 words
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240 1907-10-31 3 It is a matter of common knowledge that a very ugly scandal has recently been brought to light in the Perak Government Medical Service, says the Pinang Gazette. Rumours of something of the sort have been current for some time past, but240 words
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236 1907-10-31 3 The weekly icturn of mortality in Singapore, prepared by Dr. D. K. McDowell, the Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows an increase of 37 in the number of deaths occurring during the week ended October 19, as compared with the236 words
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Article81 1907-10-31 3 A German employed as Second Mate on the steamer Bangkok was prosecuted by a Chinese krani, on the 24th inst., before the Senior Magistrate, on a charge of assault. The complainant alleged that he had been severely beaten with the end of a rope, and, in81 words
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407 1907-10-31 3 The officials concerned in the Surnatr«. torture case have found a defender in a correspondent whose letter appears in the Batavia NicuwsOlad. He says that tho criminal on trial was a headman of notoriously evil character, who abetted rebels, aud who407 words
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Article115 1907-10-31 3 Two Chinese have been before the Senior Magistrate several times on a charge of theft of a child from a Chinaman living iu Johore, and criminal breach of trust in resj>cct of clothes and money, valued at $273, and their extradition is being sought. One115 words
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Article70 1907-10-31 3 The case against the Pathan Police Con* stable, Ali. charged with conduct prejudicin' to good order and discipline in possessing ten cents while on duty, and with attempting to assault his siqierior officer, a Corporal, was called in the Second Magistrate's Court, on the 24tli inst.,70 words
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285 1907-10-31 4 When the Senior Magistrate, Mr. )V. C. Michell, entered the Court, on tbe 29th inst., Mr. A. C. Hudra mentioned tlie case against Dr. F. W. Goonetilleke, for not reporting to tbe Health Department two fatal cases of fever—one typhoid, and285 words
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192 1907-10-31 4 The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigatipn Company are the plaintiffs in a case at the Supreme Court, on the 20tli inst. against Chia Chew Hock and Chia Choon Kiang, the claim being for $1,813.88, which, it is alleged, was lost192 words
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Article60 1907-10-31 4 Another Chinese faction fight took place in Boat Quay, on Saturday night. The Marine Police made ten arrests. Sucks were used with vigour, and several of the combatants were considerably bruised. There was an affray in Upper Hokien Street at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, but no one60 words
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309 1907-10-31 4 The Japanese cruisers Chitose and Tsukuba have arrived in Singapore en route to Japan, after having visited the Jamestown Exhibition and prominent ports in Europe. The Chitose came in from Batavia on Sunday. She is a cruiser of 4,836 tons and309 words
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142 1907-10-31 4 Some time since we drew attention editorially to the publication by the Government of the Federated Malay States of a series of papers on Malay subjects. Mr. R. J. Wilkinson has devoted his spare time to editing the work, and has recently issued the third142 words
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122 1907-10-31 4 R. B. Pereira, charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, appeared before Mr. Setli, Acting Third Magistrate, on Saturday, for a preliminary inquiry into the charge. The Deputy Public Prosecutor appeared for the Crown and Mr. C. I. Carver122 words
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379 1907-10-31 4 An ecclesiastical case came before Mr Justice Fisher, in the Supreme Court, on the 29th inst., concerning the estate of the lat, Pay Yeo. The plaintiff, Lye Choon Set claimed to be thtf only lawful widow of the deceased, and asked for letters379 words
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Article86 1907-10-31 4 Three stowaways were found on the British steamer Kut Sang, on her arrival on the 25th inst., from Hongkong. One was a Japanese, another a Bengali, and the third a Chinese. They were brought before the Marine Court, yesterday and the case against the first was86 words
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78 1907-10-31 4 O. A. R. M. Veerappa Chetty appeared before the Senior Magistrate, on toe 28th inst., on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of about $50,000, in his capacity of partner in the firm of 0.A.R.M., on various dates. It is alleged that78 words
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827 1907-10-31 5 It is a commonplace assertion in the political world at home that the Mother Country is dependant to a great extent upon the Colonies for her existence, but in rugby football in Singapore it cannot be doubted that the Colonies would place themselves827 words
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255 1907-10-31 5 (From Our Own Corrksponuknt.) Kuala Lipis, October 21. From the commencement of next year, the collection of light dues from steamers calling at Pahang ports will be abolished, and it is to be hoped that this may serve as an255 words
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143 1907-10-31 5 A ricksha puller, named Chua Poh, charged a Tamil, Ibrahim, before a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Michell and Gibson, on the 29th inst., with taking $5 in copper from bis vehicle. The story of the puller was that a143 words
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209 1907-10-31 5 There has been a great deal ok talk atufiug speculators and investors during this week regarding the prospects of a certain concession, within a radius of a few hundred miles of the Colony, over which fretful clouds hang ominously. Singapore money to the209 words
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75 1907-10-31 5 It is understood that no official news relating to allotment of shares in the Lanadron Rubber Estates Company Ltd., has been received in Singapore by Messrs. F. W. Barker and Company, the local agents. The application, in Singapore alone, for shares largely exceeded the number of75 words
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94 1907-10-31 5 A Chinaman arrived from Johore on the 24th inst., with a live hen rolled up in a towel. He was arrested as a suspicious character, and sent to gaol for a week by Jhe Second Magistrate, next morning. What shall I do with the hen?94 words
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148 1907-10-31 5 A Chinaman, named Tan Ah Choon, employed at the Singapore Cricket Clnb, appeared before a Bench Court, composed of Messrs. Michell and Gibson, on the 24th inst., on a charge of attempted housebreaking at the Club and theft of a suit of clothes belonging to148 words
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787 1907-10-31 6 Iftfore M» Justice Fisher on the 24th inst., the case of Dr. F. W. Goonetillekc v. Cljpp Guau Hock Hin and C. H. Darke, the Opium Fanners and their Prosecuting Agent, respectively, was called, simply to allow’ of the examination787 words
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Article169 1907-10-31 6 There were thirteen petitious for receiving orders on the list at the Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Justice Fisher, on the 24th inst., but some of them were postponed and others withdrawn. In addition to these petitions, there were several public examinations, examinations of witnesses, and other bankruptcy work.169 words
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Article161 1907-10-31 6 A Chinaman appeared before the Second Magistrate, on the 23rd inst., on the charge of theft from a compatriot of three bajus, two pairs of trousers, a pair of slippers and $1.20 in coppers. The two men occupied adjoiniug rooms in a lodging house and complainant161 words
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Article86 1907-10-31 6 Shortly after 5 a.m. on the 24th inst., residents of Melrose, Tanglin, were disturbed by an unusual commotion in a fowlhouse in the compound. Fearing that trespassers were abroad, a search for the intruder was made, and, eventually, boys ascertained that a python was lying86 words
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363 1907-10-31 6 (Fkom Ouk Own Cokhkspoxukxt.i Malacca. October 22. A few days ago. in the small hours 0 f the morning, a python was discovered in the fowl house at the back of Mr. Colter s house in Fort Hoad. The police wtre summoned* and363 words
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Article131 1907-10-31 6 The charge of theft of fish belonging to Li Ah Tong, against Constables 487 and 44, was further heard before the Second Magistrate on the 23rd inst. Mr. Chopard appeared for the defence. One of the accused was a Malay and the other an Indian. The evidence131 words
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Article80 1907-10-31 6 At about half-past six, on Thursday evening, Mr. W. F. C. Asimont was the victim of an unfortunate ricksha accident, which occurred at the corner of Bras Basah Road and North Bridge Road. He was seated in a single ricksha when his vehicle collided with another80 words
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1896 1907-10-31 7 To the Singaporean visitor to Java there is a melancholy interest in the little monument erected in the Garden at Buitenzorg by Sir Stamford Raffles to the memory of his wife When the British took possession of1,896 words
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Article2056 1907-10-31 8 Long before sunrise, the sound of merry vgjoes arose from the valley. Already the natives were bathing in the Tjidani, and, when the light came, the primeval life on which the sun had gone down was reproduced in the* model-like scene spread out before us.2,056 words
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Article1526 1907-10-31 9 We had not gone far on our travels before we realised the presumptuousness of our attempt to “do” Java in a fortnight. It would require weeks to drink in all the subtle beauties and influences of Buitenzorg, to get the atmosphere of the place and to derive1,526 words
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265 1907-10-31 9 An allegation of procrastination in regard to Penang Harbour was levelled against Government at the general meeting of the Penang Chamber oi Commerce on the 22nd inst. The Chairman explained that government had done little to cope with the serious question of265 words
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Article128 1907-10-31 9 A remarkable murder case lias just come to an end, in which a Rajah and an influential headman from Borneo stood their trial at Batavia. The crime was committed thrA and half years ago—in April 1904. After arrest the accused were kept twenty months in prisou awaiting128 words
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694 1907-10-31 10 Mr. Sun Shih Ting, ex-Consul-General for China in Singapore, left by the P. and O. steamer Devanha for China on Saturday morning. He embarked on Friday afternoon, because he had received information that scholars of the different Chinese schools would go to the694 words
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172 1907-10-31 10 Mr. J. Cohen, a Boarding Officer, who was on duty at the Master Attendant s (>ttice in the early hours of Saturday morning, heard a loud splash and cries, some distance from shore. He immediately rushed down to the pier,172 words
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Article249 1907-10-31 10 Referring to the Tamil Immigration Fund Bill, the Malay Mail states that while it is quite true that the Bill was desired by the planters of the Colony and the F.M.S., of whom there are practically none in Singapore, the measure was designed to aid recruiting and249 words
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Article104 1907-10-31 10 A Macao entered a house in Almeida Street, on the 21st instant, and removed a bangle, valued at |4,80, from the arm of a Chinese child. The mother had a whistle on her key ring and blew it vigorously. A man seized the thief, as no104 words
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296 1907-10-31 10 Away on the south-western horizon on Sunday shortly before five p.m. a dark cloud bank rolled up against the lighter tints of the setting sun. and foretold a coining storm. The wind wns not high, and some half an hour passed before296 words
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Article189 1907-10-31 10 11l making application to the Third Magistrate on Saturday, for a summons against a well-known Towkay, whose name has figured largely in the Courts during the past year or two, Kurpen Che tty stated that, at midnight on Friday, the Chinaman, wKom he recognised, went into189 words
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Article91 1907-10-31 10 The Singapore Volunteer Artillery have had a successful week-end camp at Passir Panjang. About thirty men left by launch, on Saturday, under the command of Major G. A. Derrick and Captain Hilton, and returned at noon on the 27th inst. The usual drill and target shooting practice91 words
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Article13 1907-10-31 11 [Tlie Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.'13 words
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Article534 1907-10-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore. October *23. Sir. —I am in controversy with “A Baba’ 011 the point as to whether it is advisable or not to advocate further legislation so as to empower the Magistrates to adopt stricter measures in dealing with Chap534 words
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Article137 1907-10-31 11 Singapore, October 2*>. 1907. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir,—There is a great deal of truth in the criticism which you copied yesterday from the Malaysia Message on our inconsistency in prosecuting, or shall I say, under the circumstances, persecuting, the Chap Jee Kee players and137 words
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Article345 1907-10-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, October *26. Sir, —After reading the recent article in the Straits Times, in which the writer led us to believe that Sir James Cricliton-Browne was strougly in favQur of a carnivorous diet, it is interesting to peruse the following recently345 words
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Article180 1907-10-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singai>ore, October 26, 1907. Sir, —I have read with much interest vour reporter’s account of the excellent address given by Mr. Rice on Thursday night at the Girls' School, Short Street. Your report states that the speaker referred to180 words
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Article264 1907-10-31 11 Singapore, October :U>, 1907. PRODUCE. lambier 1.75 do (Cube No. It unpicked 10.50 Jopra Bali 0*20 do Pontiaaak 8 80 Pepper. Black 15.75 do White 5% buyers 21.50 4ago Flour Sarawak 8.20 do Brunei No. 1 3.15 3 earl Sago 4.70 Coffee Bali, picked 26.20 Coffee. Palembang, 2Y* 2*2.55264 words
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Article172 1907-10-31 11 The Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, sat for the last time, at any rate for some months, at the Supreme Court on tbe 24th inHt., and throughout the? day lie was busily engaged. In the morning, he hoard summonses in chambers, the usual Thursday’s172 words
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Article38 1907-10-31 12 Babi.ee. —On October 1, at 6, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, the wife of Dr. Hobart Y. W. Barlee, of a son. Ki.hh. —On October 12, at Victoria Hospital, Hongkong, the wife of W. J. Kerr, of a son.38 words
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Article43 1907-10-31 12 Kisohok.y —Hodoe. —On October 28, at tbe Presbyterian Church, Singapore, by the Rev. J. A. Gray, M.A., George Ktughorn, Master of Hong Wan I, to Elizabeth Jessie, eldest, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Colin Hodge Bonnie Doon, Sved Alley Road, Singapore. 'JzL243 words
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1223 1907-10-31 12 .«v«».u K uiS||able feeling of despair.-—Straits Times, October 24. \N hen we say that scarcity of money is the cause of the present financial ensis in the United States, a crisis which is affecting the whole commercial world and the ultimate results of■ , , . .«v«».uKuiS||- able feeling of despair.-—Straits Times, October 24. - 1,223 words
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Article476 1907-10-31 12 Strait** Times, October 25. Is it not time that the ladies of Singapore emulated the prowess of the fair sex in Perak and Selangor, and attempted to excel as rifle shots There is, wo believe, a Ladies’ Shooting Club at Tangliu, but it does not appearStrait** Times, October 25. - 476 words
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931 1907-10-31 13 peculiar conditions.—Straits Times, October 25. In excess of consideration for the feelings And foibles of native races with whom we have to deal, British Colonial policy is apt to to the other extreme, and deliberately discard valuable assets for the furtherance of good governmentpeculiar conditions.—Straits Times, October 25. - 931 words
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Article1015 1907-10-31 13 sanguine with regard to the drains.—Straits Times, October 26. Some time ago, we called the attention of the Municipal authorities to drains that did not drain. That was several months ago, and, so far, we see not the slightest improvement and, what is more serious, withsanguine with regard to the drains.—Straits Times, October 26. - 1,015 words
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1336 1907-10-31 14 Straits Times, October 28. (>ue remembers the not very remote day when in England any person advocating as a ifleasure df practical politics that the State should own and administer the various railway systems of the country was looked upou either as a faddist or aStraits Times, October 28. - 1,336 words
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1289 1907-10-31 14 ICVCUUbf "MV J m find a way to spend the money.—Straits Times, October 29. The Legislative Council will consider tl.< Budget on Friday, when, in addition to other subjects, the Unofficial Members will have an opportunity of dealing with the Militaiy Contribution. We observe that theICVCUUbf "MV J — m • •! find a way to spend the money.—Straits Times, October 29. - 1,289 words
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1035 1907-10-31 15 Straits Times, October 30. The letter which we publish in this issue dealing with fraudulent flotations and the necessity for a revision of the local Com* panics Ordinance will be read with approval by all who have the best interests of Singapore at heart—and not onlyStraits Times, October 30. - 1,035 words
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Advertisement92 1907-10-31 12 Th« post free price <4 the Straits Tims >« #3S a year. The poet free price of the Straits Budget it $l4 a year. It it not necettary to tuhtcrihe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a vear. The Straits92 words
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Article868 1907-10-31 16 The members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps will take part in the parade on the Race Course on November 9, in celebration of the birthday of the King. A Kling cart man was sentenced to a month’s rigorous imprisonment by Mr. C. F.J. Green, the Second Magistrate, on868 words
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105 1907-10-31 16 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, October 27 1.15 p in. W. H. Adsetts, who is in Victoria Gaol under sentence of death for the murder his paramour Gertrude Dayton, at the* Hongkong Hotel, in August last, has confessed to the crime. He has105 words
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202 1907-10-31 16 The District Orders, published on the 25tli inst., contain the following The nsual parade in honour of the birthday of His Majesty the King will take place on the Race Course ou Saturday, November 9 at 5.15 p.m. The202 words
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Article84 1907-10-31 16 We regret exceedingly to have to record the death of Mr. W. J. Parry, which occurred at the Government Hospital at six o’clock yesterday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was only admitted to the institution yesterday, was well known in Singapore by reason of84 words
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94 1907-10-31 16 Cholera broke out on the steamer Hong Bee on her voyage from Singapore to Hongkong and nine passengers succumbed. There were a large number of Chinese on the steamer, and seven men were transferred to the hospital ship Hygeia on arrival at the neighbouring94 words
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Article492 1907-10-31 16 Prince Razburie and party came to siu‘>a g>re by the steamer Prinz Ludwig, ho* Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Betliuue u[ leave Marseilles on December 18 for Cev' are expected to visit the F.M.S. Mr. and Mrs .F. W. Barker are passeugers board of the steamer Mongolia. dm*492 words
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731 1907-10-31 17 In the Progress Report of the Municipality for the month of. August, published in the Government Gazette, a report on the supposed origin of the outbreak of cholera, and the measures taken to cope with it by the Health Authorities, is731 words
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289 1907-10-31 17 Neo Ah Soh was prosecuted by Chau Guan, before a Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Michell and Gibson, on the 25th inst., on a charge of highway robbery. Mr. Parsons was retained by the prosecutor. The complainant said that at 11289 words
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198 1907-10-31 17 At 8.30 p.m. on October 8, a Straits-born Chinaman named Ong Cheng Moll was seized by the neck, in Havelock Road, and thrown to the ground. Before he could rise, four other men struck him and one of them198 words
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334 1907-10-31 17 There was a fracas in Holland Road. «>n the 21st instant, four men pouncing upon f n elderly Chinese planter because ne had had a friend of theirs arrested. All the parties were before the Second Magistrate, on Saturday.334 words
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Article116 1907-10-31 17 Low Ah Kwong prosecuted a Chinaman, named Tan Ah Ling, before Messrs. Michel) and Gibson, constituting a Bench Court, on the 29th inst., on a charge of breaking into his bouse in Pearls Hill Read on the 23rd instant, and stealing a clock. A detective informed116 words
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Article90 1907-10-31 17 Shortly after half-past eight yesterday morning a private ricksha, belonging to a Teocheo towkay, was being pulled rapidly along Market Street, when it collided with another ricksha coming in opposite direction. Both vehicles were smashed. The shafts were broken. The occupants of the vehicles, both Chinese, were braised90 words
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308 1907-10-31 18 (From <>i/k Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 23. The new Railway Station which is to enhance the architectural beauty of Kuala Lumpur is t<> Im* erecte d on the site of the present station. It i* to lx- a considerably enlarged308 words
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172 1907-10-31 18 The case of Tau Ah I'hooii, charged with theft of a white suit belonging to Mr. Rennie, from the Cricket Club, and attempted housebreaking at the Club on a subsequent occasion, was concluded, on the 25th inst.. before the Bench Court, composed of Messrs. Micholl and172 words
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Article95 1907-10-31 18 A watchman, named Tahir, employed at a warehouse on the bank of the river in Havelock Road was a complaining witness in a case in which a Chinese boatman, named Too Sat was charged before a Bench Court, consisting of Messrs. Michell and Gibson, on the 29th inst.,95 words
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583 1907-10-31 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hamburg, October 8. Flans for providing additional shipping accommodation at Hamburg have been submitted for consideration to the Association of Hamburg Shipowners by the State Department for Trade and Shipping. But the Assoc iation583 words
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263 1907-10-31 18 The Royal Siamese yaoht Maha Chakri-ri with His Royal Highness Prince Kr<* Luang Damrong Rajanubhab and Hear Admiral Prince Abakara on board, ami an escort of three Siamese gunboats arrival yesterday, from Bangkok, en route- to Penang, whither they will263 words
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233 1907-10-31 18 Society is very exacting in Penang. Sans Souci, writing in the Western Mail. Perth (W. A.) Everyone in the circle, must live up to it or drop out. Decent turnouts, good table, and much entertaining are things imperative—and all live up to the233 words
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Article70 1907-10-31 18 A Chinaman appeared before the Second Magistrate, on the 29th inst., on a charge of cheating in giving an Indian trader a $5O note made up of halves of two different notes, in exchange for goods purchased Accused send that he thougnt that the note was all70 words
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Article599 1907-10-31 19 S.C.C. Committee v. The Rest. The winter cricket season of the S.C.C. may be said to have been opened officially on Saturday with a match between the Committee and the Rest of the Club. Captain Young, the President of the Club, captained the Committee to victory, while C. I.599 words
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Article227 1907-10-31 19 M.S.V.R. Rifle Club. In the 900 yards shooting competition at the annual prize meeting of the Malay States Volunteer Rifle Club on the 19th inst., Lient. E. A. Brown, of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry, won the first prize with a score of 43. The conditions were ten shots227 words
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Article184 1907-10-31 19 5.C.C. v. R.E. An interesting Hockey match was played on the Esplanade, on the 29th inst., between the S.C.C. and the R.E. The game was fast and keenly contested, and both sides gave good combining and passing displays. The Club had matters well in hand at the start, and184 words
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Article133 1907-10-31 19 Singapore Swimming Club. The final of the team races was swum off on the 27th inst., atthe Swimming Club. R. L. Cuscaden’s team, including C. E. D. Warry, G. R. Lawson, 0. A. Kirnmel, and F. W. Lyall, won by several yards, as was generally expected. It was an133 words
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Article51 1907-10-31 19 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. The Men’s October Medal resulted as follows C. F. Green 42 B. M. Woollcombt* 45 46 91— 8 -88 J.H.D. Jones 44 49-93 Several otliers played, but returned no cards. The competition for Sir William and Layd Hyndman .Tones’ prizes will be played on Friday51 words
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238 1907-10-31 19 A paragraph is going the i#unds of the Straics press to the effect that, in constciuenco of the appointment of Mr. Justice Law, Chief Judicial Commissioner. F. M. S. as acting Chief Justice of the Colouy, Justice Belfield will succeed238 words
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212 1907-10-31 19 After gambling at a Farm in Ipoh. and losing not only all his own money, but a sum, amounting to a month’s wages, which he had borrowed from a watchman, the Hylam boy employed by Mr. Hodges, tnuna ger212 words
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Article109 1907-10-31 19 Boycotting by Chinese lately showed itself in a strange form at Indrainayti in Java. The Assistant-Resident had leave, and he offered his furniture for sale by action. Now it happened that he was disliked by the Chinese section of the community, who showed their spite by boycotting109 words
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Article4176 1907-10-31 20 London. October 28. The Knickerbocker Trust has suspended payment. The announcement has caused the worst demoralisation that has been known for tnoflths, an<J stocks have been thrown over regardless of their value. Messrs. Mayer and Company, the wellknown firm of New York, stockbrokers, have failed for six million4,176 words
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Article952 1907-10-31 22 Berlin. October 28. Haller, Soeline, and Co, at Hamburg have gone into liquidation w ith liabilities estimated at 14 millions of marks. The assets are estimated at smaller figures. Americani banks are feeling shaky. The financial difficulties there are continuing. There is a run on the Knickerbocker Trust952 words
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Article514 1907-10-31 23 October 23 Kanagawa Maru, Jap str, Ohno, London, Paterson Simons Louqsor. Fell str, Hebufat, Saigon, M. M. Prinz Ludwig, Ger etr, Binzer, Bremen, Behn Meyer Profit, Nor str, Schlytter, Saigon, Borneo Coy Putaila. Brit str, Seddon, Rangoon, Boustead Janet Nicoll, Brit str, Lyons, Bangkok, Taik Lee Guan S«irstad, Nor514 words
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Article417 1907-10-31 23 October 23 Onipenta. Brit str, Samarang Johanne, Ger str, Hoihow and Hongkong Siam. Brit str, Langkat Shirley, Brit str, Calcutta Dulwich, Brit str, Wallaroo Ophir, Dut str, Palembang G. G. Meyer, Dut str. Muntok, Palembang Warrior, Brit str, Calcutta Prinz Ludwig, Ger str, Jttpan via ports Thongwa. Brit str,417 words
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Article99 1907-10-31 23 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Oct. 12—Brit str Islander, Capt Wright, from Christmas Island. Oct 11. For Singa pore. 14 —Ger str Heissen, Capt Sdhutt, from Hamburg, July 25. For Batavia. 14 —Brit str Clearpool, Capt Robinson, from New York. Aug 9, For Batavia. 17 —Brit str99 words
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Article621 1907-10-31 23 Name port probable date of arrival 9 a/?d wam« 0/ Agents STEAMERS. Achilles, China, Dec 12 Mansfield Airlie, Sydney, Dec 23 Bonatead Arcadia, Hongkong, Nov 22 P. St O. Coy Ayuthia, Bombay, Nov 10; Borneo Coy A. A pear, Hongkong, Nov 5; Pateraon Simone A. Behic, Colombo, Dec621 words
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Stocks and Shares. SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 29, 1907.
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Article371 1907-10-31 24 Cate of I Wnmoor 1 HQ Paid Shares p forma- Capital Bobecnbed of V aln« op to Unissued Company Quotatiohr con e j 190» $800 000 $400,000 1 80,000 10 $10 Belal Tin M. Co., Ltd. 19 25 1907 9800 000 9825.000 22,600 $10 I 10 7,(00 Bruang Ltd.371 words
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Article365 1907-10-31 24 i i II I lon «ivi 000 *11*818 f «MOO > 1 N- 000 Anglo-Malay Bobber Co., Ltd. (tally paid) *6.9 6 190A *150.000 <116,636 l M>M o g I 16/ (oonurib.) £4.10.0 1906 $900,000 $105 000 10*600 10 9 10 Belgownie Robber EbUM Ltd. (folly paid, $89 00365 words
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Article161 1907-10-31 24 1884 *5,817.10.0 St,MB 7,888 1818 1816 916 Belle Aebeeto* Emtern Agency, Ltd 67.00 1888 8886,000 8886.000 4,600 8 10 8 80 Prneer Near., Ltd. 160.80 1886 816,000,000 81SOJO.OOO 22*?22 Hongkong end Shanghai Bant 606.00 t« Is h is 1888 81,000,000 11,000,000 Kate Brother*, Ltd. (Deferred) 186.00 l 8,000 8100161 words
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