The Straits Budget, 25 June 1908
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1908-06-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXII. NO. 2028. Singapore, Tlmrsday, Jane 25,1908. ESTABLISH OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents.27 words
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Article226 1908-06-25 1 LEADERS: Imperial Relationship with the Colonies French Rogue and Diamond Manufacture... ...14-15 Criticism of Government’s Licensing Bill t Unionist Victory in West Riding... 15 Religious Zealot on Opium and Alcohol Perils of Journalism in Korea 16 Women and Parliamentary Votes 17 Republican Nominee for the U.S. Presidency226 words
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Article267 1908-06-25 1 Singapore, June 24, 1006. PRODUCE. Gambier buyers I 715 do (Oube No. 1) unpicked 11 00 Copra Bali 715 do Pontianak 6 60 Pepper, Black ,,1112} do White 5% 18 55 Sago Floor Sarawak 8 01 do Brunei No. 1 2.95 Pearl Sago 8 90 Ooffee BaU, pioked ,,22267 words
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387 1908-06-25 1 To be adrift at sea in a sampan for almost thirty hours was the unpleasant experience of two Pulo Brani adventurers on Sunday and Monday. Mr. G. R. W. Lawson, chemist at the Pulo387 words
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1222 1908-06-25 2 Amongst all the opinions we have published on the local depression of trade, there has been apparent a hesitation to suggest any action calculated to restore public confidence. The following proposal of a leading merchant1,222 words
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688 1908-06-25 2 Prevention of Fraudulent Trading. in reply to the communication published on ibis page, we have received the following letter; it is only x fair to “A Local Merchant" to state that we are responsible for the headlines which preceded his communication as we are again688 words
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1128 1908-06-25 3 A Local Merchant Replies to W. H. n i following communication is sent to us r ,v.blicatiou in connection with our en.{uii!- into the causes of local depression of 11 Singapore. June* 28. <ii The article in your issue of the 2<>th inst ant signed1,128 words
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Article104 1908-06-25 3 According to a wire from Shanghai, dated the 17th instant, the Toyo Kiseu Kaisha liner Hongkong Maru, which went ashore on Blockhouse Island on June 9 was still ashore. Tugs, assisted by H.I.J.M. cruiser Izumi, attempted to pull the steamer off but without success. It is feared104 words
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114 1908-06-25 3 (Fijom Oui: Own Coiirksi'ondext.) London (via Penang), Juno 20. The rubber market is firmer, with more orders and few sellers. There is a good demand for plantation produce. The British Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, has been formed,114 words
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134 1908-06-25 3 The Siam Observer understands that the King of Siam’s intended tour to tho West Coast and proviucial towns in the Peninsula has been postponed and the arrangements made have been cancelled. His Majesty was to have left Bangkok on tho134 words
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236 1908-06-25 3 We are indebted to the Rev. P. N. Hunter, the local lion, secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association, for the following results of a successful series of examinations in First Aid to the Wounded Major Williams, K.A.M.C., conducted a course of236 words
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Article959 1908-06-25 4 A correspondent who signs himself West Riding” and heads his effusion ‘’The LicenBill addresses us in the following ms: To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, June 10. Sir,—A hough J believe that the major959 words
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Article158 1908-06-25 4 Yong Ah Min and Ten Ah Yoong appealed before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Green, on the 18th inst., on a charge of going armed with dangerous weapons, the evidence for the prosecution, given on a previous occasion, being that they loaded a number158 words
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Article145 1908-06-25 4 Dr. W Gilmoro Ellis, Registrar of Births and Deaths, in the weekly report on the mortality of Singapore, states that during the week ended June 13, 249 persons died. A hundred and ninety-seven were Chinese 23 Malays, 18 Indians, 5 Eurasians, 2 other nations and 1 unknown. The145 words
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1322 1908-06-25 4 Allegations of a sensational character w. r < made on Saturday when a Marine Court of inquiry was held at the Master Attendant» Office to investigate the facts associate 1 with the loss of the1,322 words
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Article697 1908-06-25 5 A meeting of the Straits and F.M.S. Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on June 14. at which the following were presentThe Superintendent of Inimigrants (C hairman ,tli« Ifon.Mv.J. Turner. Mr. C. E. Spooner, Mi R. W.697 words
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434 1908-06-25 5 Another instance of tho interest that being taken in the competition for the Col man Shield was given on the 19th inst. wvta over 8,000 spectators assembled on the Raffles Reclamation Ground to w»tu«M* the second meeting of tho Fatih ol Karib and434 words
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Article62 1908-06-25 5 The wreck of the British river steamer Powan, as she lies submerged near Cap jj man Bass off Lantao Island, has been so d in Hongkong by public auction. Bidding started at lift) and advanced by JO’s until 57/50 was reached, when the l <t was knocked62 words
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702 1908-06-25 6 Mr. .1.Polgiase, Deputy President. presided over a meeting of toe Municipal Comon the 19th inst., at which there were also present:—Dr. P. Fowlie. Messrs. A. W. Bailey, C. W. Darbishire. W. Macbean, Dr. Middleton, Health Officer, C. I. Carver,. Ong Teck702 words
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Article162 1908-06-25 6 Before the Third Magistrate. Mr. E. E. Column, on the 19th inst., a Chinese tailor appeared on a charge of assaulting a Chinese lad about twelve years of age with a huge pair of scissors. Accused said that the lad entered the shop and stepped on162 words
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Article146 1908-06-25 6 There was a disturbance on the upper fir or of a house of ill-fame in Upper Hokien Street at midnight, on 18th inst. Eight arrests were made, one of the prisoners being, apparently, a Malay, though dressed like a Chinaman. The others were Chinese. The keeper cf146 words
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Article184 1908-06-25 6 Mr. Maurice Thunder, the Fourth Magistrate. sat, on the 19th inst., to give his decision relative to the second of the two charges made against Mr. Karl Struve, Proprietor of Medical Hall and Medical Office, who was tried the other day, on the complaint of Mr. J.184 words
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612 1908-06-25 6 Following an ordinary meeting of thi Municipal Commissioners, on the Jtnii inst., the Board sat for the purpose of considering the bye-laws for regulating the construction of houses used for the reception of sick persons -not being under tho612 words
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760 1908-06-25 7 The Raffles Institution held ita auuual athletic sports on the School ground on Saturday, and they were a great success. The weather throughout the day was delightful, a p’easant contrast to last year, when rain interfered with the sports. There was760 words
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252 1908-06-25 7 The members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery had a week end Camp on Saturday and. Sunday at Fort Pasir Panjang. Some twenty officers, non-commissioncd officers and men were present, including Major G. A. Derrick, Captain B. B. Col beck, Adjutant,252 words
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Article171 1908-06-25 7 Low Lian Kooi, an old resident at Alor Star, Kedah, who died at his residence in Pekan, China, last year at the age of 7«, was buried at Bukit Pinang, about 94 miles from Alor Star, on the 10th instant. The funeral procession was the longest171 words
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641 1908-06-25 7 NNe have received the following for publication:— At the Sale of Work in tho Victoria Hall last week, the old questions were again reiterated as to the reasous for the existence of the Church of England Zenana Missionary641 words
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513 1908-06-25 8 The following letter will be read with in to rent by othern than member* of the legal fraternity To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, June 15. Sir, —Owing to the rise of Rationalism, and the consequent subjection of the Bible to513 words
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Article104 1908-06-25 8 I plead guilty through ignorance, Paid a Chinaman in the Fourth Magistrate's Court, on the 17th instant, when asked to explain his reason for posting a letter on which he had placed a used stamp. Accused went on to explain that he was only a104 words
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332 1908-06-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 15. The Post and Telegraph Department at Ipoh has come in recently for a good deal of criticism owing to its lax management. The particular grievances, to which much attention has been332 words
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Article275 1908-06-25 8 Dishonestly retaining stolen aerated water labels belonging to Messrs. Fraser and Ncave was the charge against Tia Yek Yew, heard before the 'lhird Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Column, on the 17tli instant. Mr. O. S. Carver prosecuted and Mr. Montagu Harris defended the accused. Mr. A. Morrison,275 words
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313 1908-06-25 8 An ice-cream and lemonade seller named Gousraiah, who does business at the Cine matograph in Serangoon Road, was before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Green on the 17th inst, on a charge of cheating four stall-keepers who also sought313 words
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329 1908-06-25 8 Low Ah Heug, a Macao who lives at Tan jong Rhu, was tried before the District Judge, Mr. E. C. How ard on the 18th inst. on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to one Ong Cliui at his house,329 words
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351 1908-06-25 9 male and uninjured specimen of the hcivouieles Torquatus, or Naked Bat, has btcu caught recently by Mr. K. S. Fry, close to the observatory House on Mount Faber, writes a Singapore correspondent. rat-trap cage seemed to offer safe and secure confinement,351 words
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150 1908-06-25 9 Mr. K. E. Colman, the Third Magistrate, was engaged, the greater portiou of the day, nu the 17th iust., with acase against Sharutn, Malay P. G. 53, and a coolie named Goli Eng, vs lio were charged with extortion of nine cents from nine150 words
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Article82 1908-06-25 9 Chinese shopkeeper prosecuted a coolie ,r) the Third Magistrate’s Court, on the 18th n "t, for theft of two huge lanterns which had .been hanging in front of his shop. lien found, the paper ot the lanterns had h< en torn off the bamboo framework. Accused said82 words
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226 1908-06-25 9 In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Governor in Council, under the Municipal Ordinance, 1893, it is ordered in the Government Gazette that a Rural Board be formed' for Singapore, consisting of the Collector of Land Revenue, Singapore, the226 words
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349 1908-06-25 9 A correspondent at Malacca writes as follows: His Lordship Dcm Joa Paulino Azevedo o Castro, Bishop of Macao, has come and gone. His pastoral visit was a very short one. In spite of the early arrival of the steamship349 words
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431 1908-06-25 9 Mr. G. A. le Doux, Manager of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Company, Kota Tinggi, writing +o us on the lHth. instant, says I had the following novel experience on the morning of 17th inst., which might be of interest431 words
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210 1908-06-25 9 Mr. Herbert Wright, the well known rubber Hpecialist, and editor of the India-Rubber Journal, has just paid a visit to Deli. He is interested in rubber-planting there, and is director of one of the new companies which have started business210 words
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778 1908-06-25 10 Dr. J. L. Maxwell, for some thirty years a medical loan in Formosa, deals with Sir Frank Swettenhain’s objection to the AntiOpium movement in the following calm and well-considered terms. Writes the Rev. J. A. H. Cook, in sending us778 words
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765 1908-06-25 10 Following the interesting Crown Appeal against discovery of documents, Justices Fisher, Scrcombe Smith and Braddell continued the hearing at the Appeal Court, on the 18th inst., of the case of Yeo Cheng Hoe, Lim Choo Keng and others appellants, and the Netherlands765 words
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266 1908-06-25 10 [Rkutrr’s Tklkgkam| London, June 23. In reply to Mr. L>. M. Smeaton, C.S.I., Liberal Member tor Stirlingshire, Mr. J. A. Pease, Chief Liberal Whip (replying probably on behalf of Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Minister), stated that the English journalist, Mr. E. T.[Rkutrr’s Tklkgkam| - 266 words
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981 1908-06-25 11 A most interesting point wan before Mr. luHtice Sercombe Smith in the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, in connection with the bankruptcy of Mr. H. Latham, when Mr. C. Kmerson, on behalf of the Official Assignee, Moved for a declaration that a981 words
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732 1908-06-25 11 Mr. Louis Herment, a local broker, appeared before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, ou the 19th iost., in response to a summons issued at the instance of Mr. Jean Chaffojon, to answer charges of cheating Mr. Chaffojon in making a732 words
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Article125 1908-06-25 11 Tho following is the result of work at the Raub Australian Gold Mine for the four weeks ended the 20th instant Rukit Roman. Stone crushed 8,880 tons. Gold obtained 845 ounces. Average per ton 4.85 dwt. Rukit Malacca. Stone crushed 1,842 tons. Gold obtained 150 ounces. Average125 words
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991 1908-06-25 12 From the statistics of imports and exports for the quarter ended March 31. it has been shown that the trade of the Straits Settlement*1, during the first three mouths of the year, decreased to the extent of991 words
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Article160 1908-06-25 12 Messrs. G. A. Fernandez and Company disposed of the following property by auction on the 17te instant:— Twenty freehold building allotments, situate on Gaylang Road, total area 40,000 sq. ft.—bought by L. M. Savan Chitty for $600. Freehold land and house, known as No. 29 off Campong160 words
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585 1908-06-25 12 An article on the piueapple-preserviuM industry in Singapore has just been publish ed in Teysuiannia, a periodical connected with the Botanical Gardens at Buitenzorn It is signed E. Do Kruff, and makes inter esting reading as being an585 words
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1723 1908-06-25 13 During the past week or so correspondence •as appeared in our columns relative to nuisances occasioned by the progress of certain vehicles through the streets of Singapore, Hud also to the state of Mount Elizabeth K °lt d was1,723 words
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Article136 1908-06-25 13 A Chinaman named Chan Hood Sek has been arrested on a charge of criminal breach of trust of 9378, the property of Joseph Broom and Son, Ltd. Accused is a clerk who was employed by the firm. Inspector Connor mentioned the case to the Third136 words
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Article104 1908-06-25 13 Police Probationer Henson prosocutod four Cantonese women in the Third Magistrate’s Court, on the 19th inst., on charges of assisting in carrying on a Chap Jeo Kee lottery, being occupiers of a common gaming house, and playing in a common gaming house, in Banda Street. Three104 words
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Article45 1908-06-25 14 Gomf.s BrxTos.—On Tuesday, June 16, at gt. Andrew’s Cathedral, 8ioga)»>re, hy the !evd. H. C. Izard, m a., Colonial Chaplain, Ernest James, youngest son of the late Revd. W. H. Gomes, B.D., to Elsie Mabel, third daughter of Captain and Mrs. Buxton, of Singapore.45 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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1167 1908-06-25 14 —Straits Times, June is In our issue of last night wc referred to the incoherency of Great Britain's Imperial policy, and the unequal treatment of the various Colonies. It is quite evident that public opinion is ripening to a reconsideration of the whole position of—Straits Times, June is - 1,167 words
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795 1908-06-25 14 Straits Times, June 19. Tor many months, the French Courts have been occupied with an interesting case arising out of the assertion of a Frenchman named Henri Lemoine that ho had discovered a method of manufacturing diamonds. The dispute which led to the judicial enquiryStraits Times, June 19. - 795 words
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1412 1908-06-25 15 Straits Times, June 20. Wo publish to day an interesting, if somewhat fantastic, and viewy,” letter upon the Licensing Bill which is at present engaging the attention of the Legislature in England. Our correspondent’s thesis appears to bo that the hill is not sufficiently thoroughStraits Times, June 20. - 1,412 words
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Article438 1908-06-25 15 —Straits Tiujqh, Juno 22. The result of the Pudsey Election is an other serious blow to the Liberals. A Unionist has been returned in a constituency where the Liberals had a majority of 3,502 votes at the General Election. In this* instance, however, while the—Straits Tiujqh, Juno 22. - 438 words
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968 1908-06-25 16 Straits Times, June 22. In this issue, we publish an extract from Medical Missions at Home and Abroad.” It professes to be a reply to Sir Prank Swettctiharu s letter to The Times on the opium qnestion as it affects the: Straits Settlements andStraits Times, June 22. - 968 words
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Article1023 1908-06-25 16 Mr. Mackenzie’s example.—Straits Times* J une 24. Mr. F. A. Mackenzie s book entitled Tho Tragedy of Korea,” published by Messrs. I Hodder and Stoughton, reaches us at an opportune moment. In another portion of i this issue, we have quoted extracts bearing i uponMr. Mackenzie’s example.—Straits Times* J une 24. - 1,023 words
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Article1203 1908-06-25 17 —Straits Times, June 28. It was the custom to sneer at the advo ates of female suffrage, and some antiquated humorists still select the suffragette as the target for their satires; but there is no gainsaying the progress of the movernent to secure the parliamentary vote—Straits Times, June 28. - 1,203 words
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772 1908-06-25 17 Straits Times, June 19. The selection of Mr. Taft as the Republican candidate for the Presidency of the Uuited States is the first step in the political campaign which will now bo waged from New York to San Francisco, from the torrid waters— Straits Times, June 19. - 772 words
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Advertisement93 1908-06-25 14 The poet free price of the •Straits Tims* is $38 .1 year. The poet free price of the Stratts Budget is $14 a year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proper* tionate rate as for a year. The93 words
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Obituary27 1908-06-25 14 DEATH. Wilkinson. —On June 23, at 140, Tanjong Katoog Koad, Singapore, Mary Maud, the dearly beloved daughter of the late Dr. James Wilkinson, in her 31st year.27 words
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Article1122 1908-06-25 18 According to the Malay Mail, a privatelyowned rubber estate in the Kuala Selangor District is closing down. Bangkok's water supply scheme is esti* mated to cost Tieals 3.675,00. The work of construction is exacted to be commenced in the course of the next financial year. Shortly before1,122 words
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Article469 1908-06-25 18 M J;, H C- KW g e* Iibh awiraed i harec of the Chinese Protectorate in Perak. Ur. K. N. Graham hat* been Deputy Registrar of Deaths for Penang. Mr. G. Shaw is to succeed Mr G M Laidlaw as Acting District Officer at Tek.W Anson. The469 words
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1091 1908-06-25 19 The Tamil stabbing affray which created -reat excitement in Bras Basali Hoad, near ♦he Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club, on the afteruoon of May IK was the subject of an iuquiry m the Second Magistrate s Court, on the •wad inst.1,091 words
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Article199 1908-06-25 19 At the invitatiou of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White-field, the members of the St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choir avere entertained to dinner at The Priory on Monday night. After dinner, a meeting took place to discuss the advisability of holding a musical festival on a somewhat extensive scale199 words
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Article19 1908-06-25 19 The rubber harvested on the Balgownie E »tate during May amounted to 3.00 J lbs dry.19 words
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228 1908-06-25 19 Lee Kwce, charged with the murder of his wife and a man named Tan Teo, at No. 83 Waterloo Street, at noon on Sunday last, appeared before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Green, on the 23rd inst.. on the capital charge.228 words
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164 1908-06-25 19 Shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, there was a slight explosion in the engine-room of the Government Printing Works. As the engineer was filling up the oil tank of the Campbell Oil Engine, tho flames from the vapou riser caught the oil which had been164 words
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Article200 1908-06-25 19 Mr. T. O. Mayhew, Chief Sanitary Inspector, prosecuted Mr. Ho Yang Peng before Mr. E. C. Howard, sitting as Senior Magistrate, on Tuesday on a charge of keeping an unlicensed cowshed. A son of Mr. Ho Yang Peng appeared instead of his father. Or. W. U. C.200 words
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Article93 1908-06-25 20 (From Our Own Corrkhponuknt.) London, June 18. 11.40 p.m. The Republican Convention at Chicago has nominated Mr. W. H. Taft, Secretary ot War in the United Staten Government, an the Republican candidate for the Presidency, the eloction for which taken93 words
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296 1908-06-25 20 Nine applications were before the licensing Justices at their quarterly sessions at the Magistracy, yesterday afternoon. There were three applicants for new licences, two for removals, and one each for a renewal, a renewal and removal, and a superior class of licence. The296 words
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Article131 1908-06-25 20 The Chinese printer who was charged with fraudulent possession of labels for aerated water bottles, such as are used by Messrs. Fraser and Neave, was again before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, on the 23rd inst. Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the prosecution and131 words
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553 1908-06-25 20 Mr. C. F. J. Green, the S(cofid Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, took up the hearing of the charges against a Chinese woman and two men of the theft of seventeen fowls from the Tanglin Barracks and fraudulent possession of eighteen fowls. Inspector553 words
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Article71 1908-06-25 20 The following is a list of recent subscribers to the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association Mrs. Dundas $10; Mr. McDougall $5 Mr. Archdeacon $5; Rev. J. A. Gray $1; Mrs. Hewitson $1; Mrs. Howell $1; Mr. A. Murray $1; Rev. P. N. Hunter $1; Mr. Macbean $1;71 words
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160 1908-06-25 20 (From Oriß Own Correspondbni.) London, June 23, 2.20 p.m. Telegrams from Teheran reveal an alarming situation in tho Persian capital as a result of the crisis in the relations between the Shah and his Parliament.160 words
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Article126 1908-06-25 20 Mr. Theo. A. Pereira, for many years a planter in Java, and for about five years in the F.M.S., is at present in Penang. He has recruited coolies from Java (through tho coolie bureau there) for the Malacca Rubber Plantations and the Pelapah Valley Rubber Estates of126 words
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Article175 1908-06-25 20 Theofhrastus - Theofhrastus. My chum," she said she’d be, my sister,” Finde-siecle p’r’aps, that first, But “sister"? Uoderueath my breath 1 cursed. Slang nowadays being lady like, Chum," I forgive. Another gal Might, after all, have said (I shuuder!) pal.' But nister Save that I proposed, What was my sin175 words
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Article1228 1908-06-25 21 Jn the Singapore Association Cup tie on the Esplanade on the lHth inst., the Cricket Club were beaten by the West Kents I. by three goal to nil. While this score does not really indicate1,228 words
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487 1908-06-25 21 The West Kents If, the holders of the Singapore Football Association Cup, were defeated by the Y.M.C A. in the first round of the Cup competition on the Esplanade on Tuesday. The Y.M.C.A. are to be congratulated upon their success, though most credit487 words
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Article204 1908-06-25 21 The following in a c miparativc statement of the cultivated rubber exportod from the Federated Malay States during the year» 1908 and 1907 May Total May 1908. 1908. 1907. lbs. lbs. lbs. Perak 27.439 164,910 85.354 Selangor 135,597 687,327 483,521 Negri Sembilan 17,808 293,811 172,368 Pahang nil204 words
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Article296 1908-06-25 22 Singapore CJolf Club. Play for the Spring Cup of the Singapore Golf Club took place on Saturday and ou Sunday. Tin re were over thirty fdaycrs and the result wan as follow* 1 W. J. May boo 42 48—14 76 2 D. W. la id 50 45—18 77 3296 words
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Article204 1908-06-25 22 5.C.C. v. k.Q.A. and R.E. A good, fast game of Hockey was played od the Esplanade, on Monday, between an eleven of the S.C.C. and a combined team of the H.G.A. and R.E. The teams were about equally matched and both gave good displays of passing and combination. In204 words
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Article308 1908-06-25 22 S.R.K. (V.) v. Maxims. At the Ralestier Range on Saturday afternoon, a friendly rifle match was fixed between the No. 2 team of the Engineer Volunteers and a team of the Maxim Com pan v S.V.A. J The match was somewhat remarkable, in that t.he scoring was the308 words
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Article99 1908-06-25 22 Singapore v. Bangkok. The following is the position in the cablo chess match between Singapore and Bangkok Ruy Lopez. White (Singapore.) Black (Bangkok.) 1. P—K 4 P—K 4 2. Kt—K B 3 Kt—Q B 3 8. B—Kt 5 Kt—K B 8 4. Castles Kt x P 5. P—Q 499 words
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Article359 1908-06-25 22 S.C.C, v. Malay Team. A suggestion has been thrown out to the effect that the S.C.C. might try conclusions at football with the Darul fiahar Club, which is regarded as the best team among the Malays. If acted upon, and one sees no reason why it should not359 words
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Article37 1908-06-25 22 Ladies' L.T.C. Tournament. The foal in tlio Singles Haudicap in the L&di0ft Lawn Club’s Croquet tourna ment has ended in a win for A. W. Bailey scratch, who beat Mrs. Saunders. 2.} bisques by 22 points.37 words
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Article89 1908-06-25 22 .Singapore Rowing Club. Owing to one of the four-oar boats having met with an accident, the four-oar races for the Scott Russell prizes cannot take place. While the boat is being repaired, some double sculling races will be held. The following are the crews (D. Robertson C. W. Darbishire89 words
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Article99 1908-06-25 22 Last Year’s Records. The following records of last year’s Gym khana of the Singapore Cricket Club may be of interest to others besides men training for the various events Throwing the Cricket Ball—86 yards 2 feet. 100 Yards Race—11£ seconds. 150 Yards Race—16 seconds (winner's start, 8 yards). 30099 words
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Article260 1908-06-25 22 S.C.R C. Tournament. The play iu the S.C.li.C. Lawn Tennis tournament has resulted as follows:— Thursday's Play. Championship. Seow Poll Long v. Lee China Tuan, 6—4, 4—6, 2 2 (unfinished). A Singles. Kiong Chin Eng, owe 4 v. Song Ong Joo, rec. 3. 6—3, 1—6, 3—1 (unfinished). Friday’s260 words
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Article677 1908-06-25 23 5.C.C. v. S.G.C. Cricketers and Golfers met in a Cricket match on the S.C.C. portion of the Esplanade m Saturday, and the Golfers were beaten easily- The S.C.C. batted first and compiled 1*1 for six wickets. H. A. Mason all ,l S. Bailey made a capital stand at the677 words
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Article157 1908-06-25 23 Tournament at Malacca. Writing from Malacca on the 23rd instant, our correspondent writes: Our periodical Billiard tournament is now in progress. The handicappers were Messrs. Howell, Clark, and Sime. The following ties have been played: First Round. —Dyson—75,250, beat Sime —40, 228; Howell,—80, 250, beat Gibson150, 115. Second Round.—157 words
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267 1908-06-25 23 [Reuthi’s Tblbo&am j London, June 24. An engagement occurred on the 19th instant, on the Chiuese frontier, between ais hundred Chinese revolutionaries and one hundred and fifty Tonkinese sharpshooters. Two French lieutenants, two sergeants and fifty rebels[Reuthi’s Tblbo&am j - 267 words
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Article175 1908-06-25 23 In the one hundred and thirty-fifth half' yearly report of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company it is stated that the revenue returns had been maintained, bat with an increase in expenditure, owing to the enhanced cost of fuel. The passenger traffic was unfavourably175 words
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Article89 1908-06-25 23 The Chinaman who ban confessed to the double poisoning took detectives to a cemetery in Alexandra Read and dug np some roots there. He then took them to the Clyde Terrace Market and showed them a stall where he bought tuba roots, which are sold for the89 words
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Article13 1908-06-25 24 [The Ktraita Timeo is Dot responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article93 1908-06-25 24 To the Editor of the .Straits Times. Singapore, June 19, 190*. Sir. At about four o'clock this after noon, a couple of dogs were shot by the y t nicipal shooter, somewhere iu the vicinity Devonshire Koad. A ricksha was engaged, and these bleeding carcases were93 words
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Article115 1908-06-25 24 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Referring to your paragraph in Saturday's issue on Municipal nuisances, I may say that the night soil from the llos pital and Prison is applied to coconut trees beyond (laylang, where they are abundant, and would not be useful at115 words
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Article357 1908-06-25 24 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore. -Iuue *211. Si**, in you comment, iu yesterday's leader, on Dr. J. L. Maxwell s reply to Sir Krauk Swettenham's article in the Times on the opium question, you do J)r. Maxwell ,whoever he may bei an injustice357 words
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Article343 1908-06-25 24 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, June 28. Sir, —It is now over six months since 1 wrote bo you on the deplorable condition of the now notorious Mount Elizabeth Koad. In the meantime, I have been hoping against hope that some prompt action would343 words
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Article93 1908-06-25 24 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, June *24. Sir,--I saw a very large water spout, yesterday, between y and 10 a.ui., to the west of i'assir Pan jang. Water-spouts are seen frequently off the coast of Java, but it is several years since I saw93 words
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Article165 1908-06-25 24 There have been many thefts from the Sailors’ Home for some time past, nnd ricksha pullers have been suspected. One puller was arrested, on Saturday night, trespassing in the compound and three others, all pullers, were arrested subsequently. Coats belonging to Messrs. Baird and Bell were165 words
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334 1908-06-25 24 At a meeting of the l'o Leung Kuk t ou,. mitteo, held on April 22, tho follo«i„„ resolution vvas pas-Red unanimously That the practice of employing girls under 1G years of age as singing girls, commonly known as pi-pa chai,334 words
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Article164 1908-06-25 24 It will be remembered that Chinese Con stable 418 was assaulted severely in Cross Street, on the evening of June 10, and had to he sent to the hospital. Two Chinese, one of whom is a fireman, were before the Third Magistrate, on Tuesday on a charge of164 words
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Article98 1908-06-25 24 Mr. C. F. .7. Green, Second Magistrate on Tuesday, convicted three men anti a woman on charge of playing in a common gaming house and assisting in tU management of a common gaming house. On the first charge, they were fined each. On the second charge, they98 words
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Article2037 1908-06-25 25 London, Jane 17. President Roosevelt has appointed three Commissioners to represent the United States d t the proposed International Opium Commission. The Republican Convention has been opened at Chicago. Mr. James Bryce, the British Ambassador to Washington, was present, accompanied by Mrs. Bryce. The Chairman «>f the Convention2,037 words
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Article1051 1908-06-25 26 Berlin. June 17. The Republican Convention now assembled at Chicago has decided upon the party platform for the coming Presidential campaign. It was decided to support Mr. Roosevelt s pokey in regard to tariff revision and protection, a relaxation of the anti trust laws, a stronger control of1,051 words
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Article246 1908-06-25 26 hi the Court of Appeal, ou the 23ru iust., their Lordships Justices Fisher. Sercombe Smith and Braddell gave their ruling in the suit in which Mr. R. Van Someren had appeared on behalf of Ahna Roona Ravena Mana Ramasamy Chetty who appealed from the decision of Mr.246 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article572 1908-06-25 27 June 17 tihazee Brit str, Cave, Hongkong, Pateraou W ftUor,°BfU Btr, Ramage, Penang, Taik Lee str, Hassen. Rangoon, T. L. Guan KawachiMaro, Jap str, Petersen, London, P. Simons Devawongse, Ger str, Rehwoldt, Swatow, Behn Putiaujßritfltr, Farquharson.R’goon, Bouatead Zanoni, Brit str, Driver, Kuchinotzu, Mitsui Buesan KaUha 18 Pelhi, Brit str,572 words
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Article410 1908-06-25 27 June 17 Vladimir, Rus »tr, Vladivostock Voronej, Rub sir, Odessa f Lichtenfels, Ger str, Saigon Prism, Brit str, Genoa, London, Liverpool Valentyn, Dut str, Pontiaoak and Singkawang Ban Poh Guan, Brit str, Macassar via ports 18 Haiphong, Fch str, Saigon Darius, Brit str, Sydney via Java t Sirocoo, Brit410 words
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LIST OF PASSENGERS.
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Article344 1908-06-25 27 By the Delhi, Captain J. D. Andrews, June 18. From Shanghai, Miss F. Sutton and Mr. J. W. Prinz; from Hongkong, Mr. Chan Po, Mr. J. W. Graham, Mr. Iso Doon, Mr. Takata, Mr. Lolun, and Mr. and Mrs. Bunch. By the Carlyle, Captain Cobb, June 18. From Malacca,344 words
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Article301 1908-06-25 27 By the Dolhi, Captain J. D. Andrews, June 19. For Penang, Mr. W. O. Maxwell, Mr. V. J. Martin, and Mr. S. Bennett; from Penang to Colombo, Mr. W. Orenier; for Mar* Heilles, Mr. Pratt; for London via Marseilles, Mr. J. H. Johnston, Mr. U. S. Young, and Mr.301 words
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Stocks and Shares. SINGAPORE, JUNE 24, 1908.
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Article348 1908-06-25 28 8»b»riW “y v™ oSSSj 0om log Share* 1908 8800.000 800,000 80,000 10' 10 Belal Tin M. Oo., Ltd. 5 GO 1907 1800,000 996,000 99,600 10 10 7,500 Bruang Ltd. 5 00 tool 8500 000 900,000 80,000 10 10 Brueeb Hydraulio Tin M. Oo., Ltd. 1150 1808 £400,000 860,000 I348 words
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Article398 1908-06-25 28 ltM aianiwa 194 48 W0 1 1 Anglo*Malay Bobber Oo., Ltd. (fully paid) 8.17 6 1906 £150,000 124,195 108 f500 i 15/* M (oontrib.) 8.100 1916 9900,000 106.000 10,600 10 10 9,C00 Balgownie Rubber Relate Ltd. (fully paid/ 16 00 1904 £80,000 99,750 22,750 1 1 19,000 Batu Oaree398 words
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Article222 1908-06-25 28 1894 £5,877.10.0 4,805 7,688 19/6 19/e 916 Bella Aabeetoe Eastern Agency, Ltd 6 50 1898 9995,000 990,000 4,500 50 60 Fraaer Nmt6, Lid. 189.60 1966 915,000,000 15,000,000 19),000 195 196 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 7810.U an. in ,aa ma .aa non f 18,000 100 *i Howulh fiiBkioo, Ltd. 185*00222 words
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Advertisement439 1908-06-25 29 I'Hi Zkm Cure Gout for Rheumatic Gout Gravel Mtlii Safest and IUOBi Effective Aperient for Kegular V** A i TU H mm idered how very many serious illnesses develop from smell ailments? The digestive and secretive organs become slightly deranged, and unless the cause is removed, the trouble becomes aggravated,439 words
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Advertisement462 1908-06-25 29 1 -r^*"*• v »t 111 i n i THE RUBBER WHEEL AND CYCLE WOfULS, 47 liui Biruet, (opposite Armeuiaw Church). Bicycles ou biro, tor sale ami repaired. We do all kind* of Repair Work on Carriage, Dogcart and Kick aim Wheels, also supply all kindit of Rubber Tyree. Batisfactiou guaranteed.462 words
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Advertisement279 1908-06-25 30 IMP V*P*» ■HO •irccifoni iw removing certain dieq o»Jlf.c»tk>«l tl“* j troy the hapfifnrai of wedded life- It *teo tr«*U onu.. rrr irate, Itent It* *1* penny eU«i»CKp*beii or Colon lei) ftSvfM Jonnton,». IWn48t.. CTarrawnt »q., London, W.C *teo<rf TMMMtti co.. uorrcn. cowaAv A ml Hofei. 77, Brass &a*ah Hoad,279 words
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Advertisement313 1908-06-25 30 II •■4kAssists digestion and gives a delightful piquancy and flavour to all* MEAT DISHES, SOUPS, FISH, CHEESE, CURRIES, SAME, POULTRY and SALADS. Original Genuine 'Worcestershire. m By Royal Warrant io H M TMt KING m 1 K r Z\ 4* tn UV' N w 2 v n PACKED FLAT BY313 words
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