The Straits Budget, 20 August 1908
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Title Section27 1908-08-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXII. NO. 2636. Singapore, Thursday, August 20,1908. ESTABLISHED OVER NAIF A CENTUSV Price 25 cents27 words
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Article229 1908-08-20 1 LEADERS: A gri-Horticultural Shows and Planters’ Loans. 12 Should National Costumes be Revived? ...12*18 Outbreak of Rubber Canker in Java Political Cnrest in India and Indo-China 18 Comparative Statement of Rubber Statistics 18 Tanjong Pagar Tenders for American Works 14 The Appointment of a Golf Professional 14229 words
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687 1908-08-20 1 Mr. R. St. J. Braddell, who appeared for Jobar Singh, a Police Constable, and his mother-in-law, Deora ji, whp are charged with the murder of two other Bengalis, argued in the Second Magistrate's Court, on Wednesday, for the release of his clients687 words
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153 1908-08-20 1 The half-yearly report of the Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration contains the following passages The net profits for that period, including $2,000,887.85, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deduct ing interest paid and due, and makiog provision153 words
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1379 1908-08-20 2 An interesting horse deal was before Mr. C. J. Saunders at the District Court, on Monday afternoon, when Mr. A. Franzen sued the Hon. Mr. John Anderson for $350 for alleged breach of warranty and1,379 words
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Article249 1908-08-20 2 The Eastern Extension Telegraph r pany’s cable ship Patrol is ashore near Straits of Pulau Laut. the The first intimation of the mishap seemi to have reached Singapore some time Z Sunday, though the249 words
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157 1908-08-20 2 The mortality report of Dr. Gilmore Elln, Registrar of Births and Deaths, Singapore, states that 254 persons died in Singapore during the week ended August H, the death rate being equal to 48.78 per thousand of the estimated population. Altogether,157 words
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Article108 1908-08-20 2 Owing to Rome misunderstanding with Mr. Charles Kliene. the assistant Superintcuuen of Customs, the merchants at Hoihow arc boycotting the Imperial Maritime Customs. The British Consul is at preseut at I*<tKnoi and the merchants are awaiting his return to settle the dispute. Five new cushion tyre bicycles108 words
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Article837 1908-08-20 3 .Viieu the hearing of the action brought by V, ,vrs. Guthrie and Company, Ltd., against v, N. X. Adis was resumed, before Mr. ce Sercombe Smith, in the Supremo r:. on Wednesday, Mr. Walter Pal- r contractor,837 words
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370 1908-08-20 3 Three Eurasian youths, Alfred Jaisen, Joseph Jaisen and Francis Jaisen, were tried before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, on Tuesday, on a charge of mischief by cutting the tails and legs of five bullocks belonging to a Tamil named Pungapen, a mandor370 words
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547 1908-08-20 3 The affairs of the Adelphi Hotel, in connection with the bankruptcy of Messrs. A. M. Sarkies and E. Johannes, were investigated further before Mr. Justice Sercuuibo Smith, at the Supreme Court, on the 14th instant. Mr.547 words
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872 1908-08-20 4 .n trne time ago, we published a leading article concerning cures for the opium habit, and it was reproduced in the Straits Budget under the heading: Cures for the Opium Habit—Beal and Otherwise. We have now received872 words
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291 1908-08-20 4 The advance statement of weight of block tin and tin-ore exported from the Federated Malay States during January to July, and of duty collected thereon, as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, has been forwarded to us by291 words
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Article351 1908-08-20 4 What is a Lottery POLICE RAID ON COMMISSION AGENTS’ OFFICE. Quantity of Advertising Matter Seized. Mr. C. B. Whitehead, Actiu-j Second Superintendent of Police, accompanied hv Detective Sergeant Bourne, made a raid on the office of Messrs. Watson and Gutmaun Commission Agents, Grand Hotel KuroDe buildings on Thursday, aud seized351 words
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Article101 1908-08-20 4 The following is the result oi crushing operations at Raub for the four weeks ending 15th instant: Bukit Roman. —Stone crushed, 3,540t0n5; Gold obtained, 886 ounces; Average per ton. 5 dwts. Bukit Malacca. —Stone crushed. 1.993 tons; Gold obtained, 97 ounces; Average per ton, 1 dwt.101 words
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Article72 1908-08-20 4 We are asked to state that the entries specifications, samples, and so forth, will be received at Olympia for the Messrs. Oow. Wilson and Stanton Trophy up to September 15. They must be addressed to the Manager Rubber Exhibition, in the usual way. The Penang Amateur Dramatic72 words
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663 1908-08-20 5 claim for salvage in respect to the rounding of the steamship Erika, in the i of A/off, in 1905, came before Mr. Justice Scrcombe Smith, with whom was Captain Willis, of the Teesta, sitting as assessor, in th» Supreme Court on663 words
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Article122 1908-08-20 5 (From Our Own Corrksrondknt.) London, August 12, 8.15 p.w. The Birmingham Post publishes a statement that President Roosevelt has arrauged to send a Commission of experts to the ra r East to report on the possibility of122 words
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Article177 1908-08-20 5 Mr. C. F. J. Green, the Second Magistrate, resumed, on the 18th iust.,the preliminary inquiry into the charge against Tan Seng Bien of attempting to murder Tan Ti Ko at No. 88 Rochore Canal Road, on July 28. Sergeant Peirce conducted the case for the Crown. Dr.177 words
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Article83 1908-08-20 5 The following are tho prices for the fortnight beginning August 12, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis under the Rules under the Customs Duties Enactment. Duty will be assessed in the States of Perak, Selangor and Ntgri Sembilan in83 words
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Article104 1908-08-20 5 Writing from Berlin on July 23, our correspondent says: Lord Cromer’s speech in the House of Louis on the Old Ago Pension Bill has made a painful impression here. Why do men in responsible positions continue to hold up the bugbear of war? Do they forget104 words
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326 1908-08-20 5 When it became known that His Excellency Sir John Anderson intended visiting i Chenderiang on his way back from Kuala Lumpur, the Malay and Chinese residents in this little township took the matter up most enthusiastically. Triumphal arches of groenory were326 words
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257 1908-08-20 5 Thanks to the energy of the Agricultural Department, Siam is already beginning to emulate the example set by the successful agricultural exhibitions which are organised in the Straits Settlements or the Federated Malay States. So it is no longer witli any257 words
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727 1908-08-20 6 The report of the directors of the Lahat Mines, Limited, for the thirteen months ended December 81, for the period from the date of the incorporation, which was presented at the first annual meeting of the shareholders at the Cannon Street727 words
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319 1908-08-20 6 In the Supreme Court, on Saturday, A. P. Naina Mohamed came before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith for examination in connection with the failure of the Straits Leather Trading Company. Mr. R. St. J. Braddell appeared for the witness, and319 words
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Article72 1908-08-20 6 The following is a comparative statement of the cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during the seven months to the end of July, 1908 and 1907: 1908. 1907. Increase, lbs. lbs. lbs. Perak 222,460 113,807 109,153 Selangor ...1,030,995 613,530 417,465 N. Sembilan 354,805 254,458 100,34772 words
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Article106 1908-08-20 6 It has been decided to erect the Birch Memorial, which is to take the form of a clock tower, on a prominent vacant site between the Station and Post Office Hoads, I poll. The contract for the erection of the edifice has already been given out to106 words
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360 1908-08-20 6 (Fkom Oik Own Cokrehponoknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 12. A wave of religious “revival” seems h have set in over the Hindus of Sclaueor During the last few weeks, the presence Sr, Swami Tbayaram, an Indian devotee "n their nudat has acted aa an360 words
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150 1908-08-20 6 An aged Cantonese woman, named Low Ah Heng, appeared in the Third Magistrate’s Court, on Monday, ou a charge of depositing the dead body of a child in Smith Street at 3 a.m., the same day. The body was exhibited to the Magistrate, in the150 words
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Article64 1908-08-20 6 A special telegram to the Siam Observer, dated Koh-si-Cbang, August 6, states that the lighter Lucy was burnt with 8,000 of Daphtha on board, belonging to the Standard Oil Company of New York. Five lives were lost. One man who was burnt was sent J hospital64 words
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918 1908-08-20 7 Li Tui, charged with murder of his wife, Tan Siow, and her paramour, one Tan Hong, in Waterloo Street in June last, was before the Second Magistrate, Mr. C. F. J. Groen, 0D Wednesday for preliminary enquiry. Sub-Inspector Kim Swee,918 words
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321 1908-08-20 7 An enterprising Macao, named Chan Ah llong, entered the Rattles Museum at ten minutes to tiiree, on Wednesday week with a rule and a diamond glass-cutter of European make. Going to a glass show casein which valuable coins were321 words
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461 1908-08-20 7 (From Our Own Corkksfondrkt.) Malacca, August 12. Owing to a combination of circumstance*, chief among them perhaps being the counter attraction at Kuala Lumpur, the cricket match which was to be played on Coronation Day under the auspices of our461 words
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Article132 1908-08-20 7 IjCO Tun was before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E.E. Colman,on Wednesday, for preliminary encpiiry into a charge of manslaughter by causing the death of one Lim Teow Koon, on July 27, by knockiug him into the Singajiore Hiver, near Kim SeDg Hoad, from a twakow. One of132 words
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866 1908-08-20 8 At the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Coriini'KsiouerH. hold in the Hoard Room, on Friday, the following gentlemen were presentMr. .1. Polglasc. Deputy President; Mr. K. J. Ronjafield, Acting Secretary; Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, Health Officer; Messrs. H. L. Coghlan, C.866 words
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Article206 1908-08-20 8 Iu order to ensure a prompt connection between the steamers of the New York Line at Naples and the German mail steamers to the 1* ar East, it has been thought advisable to postpone the depaiture of the Far Eastern Mail steamers from Genoa one day. These206 words
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Article154 1908-08-20 8 A few weeks ago, Mr. V. Fink lento n, of Kota Tinggi, Johore, shot a handsome specimen of tigress, which, in company with the male companion and a cub, had been causing much uneasiness among the inhabitants of Kota Tinggi. On the 9th instant, Mr. Finkleston154 words
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357 1908-08-20 8 A meeting of the Lemsiativ, !r u tixe M l or ‘he Wrt C£r w& 1 > Young will propose an extension of Ij Sf" tlie vote in respect of fuel for tin- Department. Following the asked by Mr. E. 0. Ellis r357 words
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Article217 1908-08-20 8 It is not often that palm-leaf books of account are produced in the Supreme Court. On Friday, however, when Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith sat in bank ruptcy jurisdiction respecting the affairs of K. H. M. Kamauathan C’hetty, balance sheets resembling rolled Venetian blends were placed on217 words
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397 1908-08-20 9 Writing from Manila, on July 27, the corresj»oudent of the Hongkong Telegraph Ha Tl e management of the Shanghai Dock f 1 Engineering Company, Limited, have ir d "another feather to their cap at the Expense of Hongkong. Last week, I telerriphed to397 words
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Article114 1908-08-20 9 Koh Hing, a Hokien, was tried before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman. on charges of criminal trespass at No. 70 China Street, at 1 p.m. on the 6th instant, and breaking open a box with a chisel at that place in an effort to commit theft.114 words
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Article100 1908-08-20 9 At the last poison plot executions at Hanoi, the executioners beheaded the criminals, three in number, at one stroke each. I hey then took hold of the heads by the haii and tossed them up high in full view of the throng which witnessed the execution in100 words
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586 1908-08-20 9 Miscellaneous matters in bankruptcy jurisdiction were taken by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the Supreme Court, on Friday. There were five petitions for receiving orders, eight public examinations and four applications for committals included in the list*. Mr. F. M. Elliot appeared586 words
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365 1908-08-20 9 In June last, Solomon Elias Solomon testified on behalf of the defence in a case of cheating and deceiving. and during the proceedings Mr. C. F. J. Green summarily fined him V 25, or fourteen days’ rigorous imprisonment. for giving false365 words
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Article109 1908-08-20 9 Mr. S. J. Judah, living at No. 36 Niven Road, prosecuted a Chinese servant before the Third Magistrate, on Monday on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of $‘2.50. Mr. Joseph said that on Thursday evening last he gave accused the money with109 words
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Article115 1908-08-20 9 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing on August 12, says: The admission fee to the Agri Horticultural Show of a dollar on the opening day has been considered somewhat high. The number of visitors on that day might have been doubled had the fee been less and within115 words
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690 1908-08-20 10 We have received for publication the following letter** with reference to the sugRented engagement of a golf professional for Singapore: To the Editor of the Straits Times. Penang, August 11. Sir,—1 have read in the Straits Times the correspondence and leader690 words
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496 1908-08-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, August 12. During his recent visit to Jaffna, His Excellency the Governor of Ceylon, in his reply to the address read by the people in the Town Pandal, referred to the fact that, some496 words
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Article67 1908-08-20 10 The British steamer Mena, gross tonnage 113.94, was sold by auction by order of the mortgagee, at Powell aud Company’s saleroom, on the 14th instant, for $6,800, the purchaser being Mr. Yap Chiap Joo. The Mena has been running for some time between Singapore and Batu67 words
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635 1908-08-20 10 Mr. C. F. J. Green, tlie Second Maui., took up, on Wednesday, the nr. ii inquiry into the murder of \i r Uoularte, of the Municipal i> 1 1 Ia Department. Mr. Hastings tt. ing Deputy Public Prosecutor, annea the635 words
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846 1908-08-20 11 The report of the General Manager of the Australian Gold Mining Company, I, mi ted, Mr. W. H. Martin, for the year tied February 29, has been issued. It states that during the year 72,587 tons r ur0 i ia846 words
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Article114 1908-08-20 11 Mr. K. H. Mauldfinch is organising a Singapore Boys’ Scouting Corps, under the rules and regulations of the Baden-Powell Corps. There are to be seven patrols of seven boys each, the ages of the lads to be from nine to sixteen. Captain Colbeck has taken hold114 words
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Article116 1908-08-20 11 What appeared to be the funnel of a launch, bearing a red flag, was plainly visible near mid-channel in the river just above Cavenagh Bridge, on Friday afternoon. It was an oil druiu anchored as a buoy to prevent passing boats from colliding with a mud-laden twakow116 words
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Article52 1908-08-20 11 The Imperial Government has wired to Tao Tai, the Viceroy of Amoy, informing him that the revolutionaries were about to import ammunition at Amoy from Annarn, and are waiting opportunities to do so, and stating that he and the Commissioner of Customs were to keep a sharp52 words
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377 1908-08-20 11 SEARCHING FOR WORK. Endeavours of a Bankrupt to Secure Employment Mr. .I'istice Sercombe Smith put several searching questions to a bankrupt, who, at present, in out of employment, iu the Supreme Court, on Friday. Nine years ago, Lee Sian Tek was a trader, and to all intents and purposes pros377 words
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Article99 1908-08-20 11 For jumping off a tram while it was in motion in North Bridge Hoad at 7.35 p.rn .on Wednesday, a Chinaman, named Tay Kiat, was arrested, though unconscious, having landed on his chin, and appeared before the Third Magistrate, Mr. K. E. Colman, next99 words
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Article108 1908-08-20 11 The British steamer Counsellor, of Liverpool, belongiug to Messrs. T. and J. Harrison, and captained by Mr. D. G. Cownie, arrived, yesterday, from Koh-si-Chaog, with a cargo of rice on board, and signalled to the port that her bunkers were on fire. She was bound for108 words
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Article34 1908-08-20 12 Lkk.—On August 15, at Singapore, the wife of Herbert Lee, of the StraitH Times, of a Ron. Winhemiuh. —On August 19, at Orange Hoad, Singapore, the wife of J. Winsemius, of a daughter.34 words
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Article46 1908-08-20 12 Brown*—Maclean. —On August 12, at St. Oeorge’s Church, Penang, by the Kev. Frank W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, Alfred Vanhoufle Brown, of the Federated Malay States Civil Service, to Margaret Helen, youngest daughter of the late Rev. J. H. Maclean, some time Rector of Chilfrome, Dorset.46 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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1091 1908-08-20 12 to forward their prosperity.—Straits Times, August 18. It is, we take it, the purpose of the annual Agri-Horticultural Show’s, held under the auspices of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Governments, to encourage every art and industry making for the betterment of the inhabitantsto forward their prosperity.—Straits Times, August 18. - 1,091 words
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1027 1908-08-20 12 could but suffer in silence.—Straits Times, August 1">. An incident has just occurred at h„ which would have given occasion f or dome outburst from the author of UcsartuH were he still with us it that Mr. Richard Hazleton, Member TZ House of Commons forcould but suffer in silence.—Straits Times, August 1">. - 1,027 words
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379 1908-08-20 13 —StraitH Times, August 18. Some uneasiness has been aroused of late among rubber planters in Java by the appeal a nee of canker in some of the Hevea trees, and the more timid among them recall xpert opinion that Gutta Kambong, au indigenous kind,—StraitH Times, August 18. - 379 words
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1028 1908-08-20 13 —Straits Times, 17. With sedition rampant in British India, English people can sympathise with the French, who are face to face with a similar state of affairs in Indo-China. In both countries, it would appear that one of the predisposing causes of the unrest—Straits Times, 17. - 1,028 words
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263 1908-08-20 13 Straits Times, August 19. Some interesting rubber statistics are given in the circular issued by Messrs, (Jow, Wilson and StaDton on July 24. At tho auction sale on that date there were 747 packagos on offer as against 415 at the corresponding sale last year—orStraits Times, August 19. - 263 words
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778 1908-08-20 14 -Straits Times, August 14. Oil .Inly 30, we made editorial reference to competitive tenders tor the construction of steel barren for the Philippine Government at Manila. Particulars of these tenders were given by the Mauila correspondent of a Hongkong contemporary, and it was made-Straits Times, August 14. - 778 words
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739 1908-08-20 14 Straits Times, August 1h. The comments we published a fortnight ago in regard to tho employment of a golf professional for Singapore have produced a prolific correspondence. The various letters on this important subject may have proved tiresome to the general reader, but theStraits Times, August 1h. - 739 words
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857 1908-08-20 14 -Straits Times, August 19. Keuter informs uk that much relief will b* felt officially in the United Staten when the visit ot the battleship fleet to Japanese ports is over without incident or contretemps. We can well understand this anxiety. In fact, evoryone-Straits Times, August 19. - 857 words
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Advertisement90 1908-08-20 12 The pout (re® price of the Straits Times 1* t*B A year. The poet free price of the Straits Budget is $U a yearIt is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits Budget90 words
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Article728 1908-08-20 15 His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G., and party returned from the via Penang, on Wednesday, by the Sea Mew. His Excellency S. Yoshida is a passenger for Singapore on the Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner katno Maru, which arrived, on Monday from Yokohama en route to728 words
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Article1176 1908-08-20 15 During the week ended Aagnst 1, one case of plague and one of small pox were reported at Bangkok. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioner**. on Friday, the Deputy President re ported that 8,075 rats had been collected during the two weeks ending August 5. It1,176 words
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Article1296 1908-08-20 16 Many heads of the leading firms of the Colony and other gentlemen visited the new steamer Kamo Maru, on Tuesday afternoon, and inspected the handsome craft now on her first run to Europe. Invitations to a1,296 words
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1404 1908-08-20 17 We have received the following letters for publication, bearing upon the suggestion for races at subsequent race meetings to be ex-jlu-tive to gentlemen riders:— To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 1H. Sj r _The suggestion of Rider in1,404 words
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399 1908-08-20 17 A general meeting of the Perak Planters’ Associatiou was held at tho Perak Club, Taiping, on Saturday morning. The Chairman informed the meeting what steps had been decided upon by the Committee with regard to the finances of the Association. Mr.399 words
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1865 1908-08-20 18 (WKITTKN Sl'Kl IAI.LY KOK THK Silt All's Tl.MKS.) It will be a matter of interest to planters of ramie fibre in the Straits Settlements to learn that the progress made in the profitable spinning of this fibre in1,865 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article1091 1908-08-20 19 Singapore Shield Competition. A football match, in connection with the Singapore Association Football Shield comn. t.'tion, was played at Beach Road on MonJJ ay between the West Kents I and the M C A. The game was a good one, but the contest was not as keen as1,091 words
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Article140 1908-08-20 19 The Championship. The final tio in the Championship of the S.C.C. Lawn Bowling tournament took place on Thursday and was contested keenly by McKean and E. A. Brown. McKean is the holder of the McKenzie trophy, and, as he beat Brown last night, tho Cup becomes his own140 words
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Article980 1908-08-20 19 Ladies* L.T.C. Tournament. The results of play in the Ladies* Lawn Tennis Club’s Tennis tournament up to date are as follow Wednesday’s Play. Laoirs’ Singles. Mis** Darbishire, scr., beat Mrs. Holden owe 1, 6-4. 4 -6, 6—2. Ladies' Douhlkh. Mrs. iroen and Mrs. Gansloser, scr., beat Mrs. Darbisihire980 words
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Article391 1908-08-20 20 Scotland v. The Rest. The Racecourse links had an animated appearance on Saturday when forty-eight players engaged in a foursome match Scotland v. The Rest. Mr. F. Ferguson captained the Scottish team and Dr. R. A. Campbell led the other side. Regrettable absentees were Dr. P. Fowlie and Mr.391 words
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Article64 1908-08-20 20 Sultan of Perak’s Cup. Selangor and Klang Polo Clubs competed for the Sultan of Perak’s Cup at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, and Selangor won easily, over riding and out-pacing the Klang representatives. Miss Anderson presented a set of silver beakers to the winning team. The Cup could not be64 words
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Article243 1908-08-20 20 S. v. P.W.D. On the S.K.O. ground, on Saturday, there was a cricket match between the S R.C. and the Public Works Department. The game ended draw. The scores were as follow S.R.C. T. de Silva b De Uooy 5 J. R. Cockburn b Pearse in G. Armstrong c243 words
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Article78 1908-08-20 20 The Ellis Shield. Section 3, No. 2 Company of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry, won the Ellis Shield for the fourth time, on Sunday, at the Balestier Rifle Range. The scores were Section 8 675 Section 1 613 Section 2 543 Section 4 497 The highest scorer was Colour- Sergeant78 words
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310 1908-08-20 20 The boycott of the Imperial Maritime Customs at Hoihow, which we mentioned some days ago, still prevails, and a serious dislocation of commerce is resulting. The people are determined to neither load nor unload ships until Charles Klieuc is removed310 words
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Article2353 1908-08-20 21 London, August 12. merous prominent Croatians, Bosniaus ‘i Nasties were arrested on the 7th instant f 0 ronnection with a Greater Servia Irredentist movement. The alleged conspirators are charged with nlauuiog a revolt in Croatia and Bosnia *ith the object of forming a Greco-Slav republic, with the aid2,353 words
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Article1278 1908-08-20 22 Berlin, August 12. When King Edward met the German Emperor at Cronburg, their Majesties appeared to be in perfect health and humour, and the greeting was marked with genuine cordiality. They conversed happily for a considerable time, during which the Kaiser expressed the hope that King Edward would1,278 words
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Article136 1908-08-20 23 There is a tine block of business houses being erected in Kling Street, and the Chinese sub contractor, Yat Keo, lives on the premises. His room was entered at 7-30 o’clock, on Tuesday, by means of a ladder, and a bag containing s‘23 in copper coins was136 words
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Article128 1908-08-20 23 The half-yearly report of the Directors of the Hongkong and Whampoa DockCompauy shows a uet profit for the six months, after paying interest due aud all charges, of $‘274,577.08, to which has been the balance brought forward from the previous account of $441,412 51, making tho128 words
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Article75 1908-08-20 23 Among the passengers on the Kamo Maru ro Mr. J. Yamaza, who is accompanied by Ins wifo, and is going to London as Councilor iu the Japanese Embassy; Mr. A. Ariyoshi, who proceeds to Paris to join the Japanese Embassy as second secretary Mr, K. Kyima, eu route75 words
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Article14 1908-08-20 23 (The Straits Times is not re ponsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]14 words
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Article133 1908-08-20 23 To the Editor of the Strait** Times. Singapore, August 15. Sir,—l note in Saturday's Straits Times your remarks regarding the beautifying of the sea part of the Esplanade with flowerbeds. Cannot steps be taken to make it possible for respectable people to walk there in the afternooa without133 words
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Article455 1908-08-20 23 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 17. Sir, —Referring to a paragraph in regard to the beautification of the Esplanade on the immediate sea front, it should be patent to all observers that no amount of shrubs and plants which may be planted thereon455 words
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Article288 1908-08-20 23 SiMoapoan, August 19, 1908. PRODUCE. Jam bier buyers I 7 70 do (Cube No. 1) uopiokea 11.75 Copra Bali 7 60 do F ootianak 7 00 Pepper. Black buyers 10 90 do White 6% buyers 17 00 Sago Floor Sarawak 2 971 do Brunei No. 1 2 85 Pearl288 words
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Article98 1908-08-20 23 Stipram vnian Chetty, Low Kim Pong and N. N. Adis appeared before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, on Wednesdiy, to show cause why they should not discontinue permission for the use of certain houses in Devonshire Hoad, of which they aro alleged to be tho98 words
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Advertisement62 1908-08-20 23 Property Sale. Tho following Singapore proportion woro disposed of by auction at Powell and Cora pany’s sale-room, on Tuesday Right dwelling-houses known as Nos. 29, HI, HH and H5 Sago Street and Nos. 22, 24, 26 and 2S Sago Lane, area 8,629 square feet, 999 years’ lease, quit rent $862 words
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Article590 1908-08-20 24 August 12 C. Lopez y Lopez, Span str, Fano, Liverpool, Barlow Telemaobus, Brit str, Goodwin, Yokohama, W. j Mansfield Darios, Biitstr, Wihon, Melbonrne, McAlister Mahidol, Siam str, Larsen, Bangkok, East Asiatio Coy Valentyn, Dut str, Brnst, Billiton, Daendels Inaba Maru, Jap str, Bainbridge, Loudon, Paterson Simons Marmora, Brit str,590 words
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Article393 1908-08-20 24 August la Lacgbank, Brit str, Liverpool via ports flndrapura, Brit str, Sourabaya Unity, Nor str, Rangoon Kkaterinoslavl, Rus str, Odessa >3 (denlocby, Brit s'r, Shanghai, Japan C. y Lopez, Span str, Manila G. G. Meijer, Dut str, Muntok, Palembang Karang, Brit str, Kelantan via ports Happho, Brit str, Port393 words
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Article214 1908-08-20 24 Per German steamer Priuz Kitel rich, due August 21. Dr. Herm. HoffnJl!; Miss Anna Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs b P^ eP Mr. H P Canse, Mr. Y. A. Melville'Mr can Mackie, Mr. E. R. van der Hoeven \t B. H. H. R.ivenswaay, Mr. E. M l* Mr. Henry214 words
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Article305 1908-08-20 24 By the Marmora, Captain G. H. C. Weston, August 18. From Yokohama, Sir John Murray and Miss Murray; from Shanghai, Dr. Hsieh, Mr. Twoch and Miss Heuer; from Hongkong, Mr. and Mrs. Carr, Mr. W. A. Dowley, Mr. O. Y. Is Hang, Mr. H. Stun Hing, Mr. M. I.305 words
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Article53 1908-08-20 24 By the MArraora, August 14. For Penang. Mr. E. L. Jackson and Mr. Ben 11 nr. 1 r Bombay: Captain J. W. Nelson, Mr. L. Solomonand Mr. Blackshear. frnr Mar seilles: Mr. L. Leuis. For London JB. Travers, Mrs. H. P. Kinglioru, Mr Bramall, Mr. E. E. White and53 words
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Advertisement263 1908-08-20 25 DINN GRD’S of <*& JLy H,, 4. > S*r/ t £u.i The Physician's Out far Gout, Eff Goml Use. Si A ft; very many small ailments? The digestive Is removed. how and the trouble wsssss* By their specific ectieii on ti* stomach, liver end kidneys, they ssatst those gans to263 words
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