The Straits Budget, 31 December 1908
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Title Section27 1908-12-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES”. VOL. LXII. NO. 2655. Singapore, Thursday, December 31,1908. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents27 words
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Article227 1908-12-31 1 LEADEBS:— To Humble the Lords 12 The Autumn Session 12 Our Mohumedan Friends IT Austria’s False Move IT Lack of Inspiration IT Procuring Politicians 11 America’s Kilkenny 11 Woeful Times 14 Boustcad Institute Concert 1 Fatal Squabble on the Biver 1 British Ship Seized 2 Manila Mail227 words
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622 1908-12-31 1 The members of the loeal Y.M.C.A. and their friends have accomplished good things and have afforded the public much enjoyment in various ways since the Association came here, but it is doubtful if, ou any occasion, they scored such an immense success,622 words
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213 1908-12-31 1 twakow boatman, named film Teck Haw, was before the Third Magistrate, on 20rd instant, for preliminary enquiry nto a charge of having committed culpablei homicide, on December H, in kuocking another boatman into the river and thereby causing his death213 words
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Article66 1908-12-31 1 During the early hours of Sunday moriiiuj.', a house iu South Bridge Uoad. wa« hurglariously entered. 1 hree of the robbers were armed and another carried a roll of wire. The occupants were bound hand and foot. The intruders succeeded in securing a bank draft for ftT.fXJO. ft66 words
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98 1908-12-31 2 (FkoM Of II G<V\ CoUUKSl'ONDKNT.) Hitngkong, December 29. Chinese gunboats have seized the steamer Tai On in the NVest Kiver, alleging that she was flying the British Flag without registration. The vessel w-as subsequently lekasid. The98 words
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Article99 1908-12-31 2 His Excellency Sir John Anderson, who is staying at the Kesidency, attended his office in the Government Offices on the morning of the 24th inst. He was to go up to the Penang Hills that day and was to stay at the Government bungalow. In connection99 words
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Article109 1908-12-31 2 A Chinaman who had no ticket was found on board the Nam Sang after her departure from Hongkong, on the 26id instant, and appeared in the Marine Court before Lieut. I*. A. Cator, Acting Master Attendant, ou 28th inst., on a charge of being a stowaway. He stated109 words
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Article124 1908-12-31 2 The announcement of the erection of the first building in New York City to be used exclusively for Chinese Protestant Church purposes has come as a surprise to most of the American People. The Presbyterian Chinese Mission is the first in New York to have so far124 words
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Article70 1908-12-31 2 A Chinese lad, employed at the Grand Hotel Europe was, on 2Hth inst. prosecuted before Mr. Coltuan, by Mr. Schutz.the manager, for the theft of a tin of butter. Mr. Colrnan remarked that hotel thefts wore becoming common and must te checked. It was fortunate the defendant70 words
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256 1908-12-31 2 The stupidity of the postal authorities, at Singapore, will delay the arrival in Manila by several days, of the current French mail which has London mail until November 6, says a recent issue of the Manila Times. If the mail had256 words
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139 1908-12-31 2 At Samarang, in Java, the police have taken proceedings against recruiters who unlawfully engage Javanese coolies to embark for Singapore. These recruiters will have nothing to do with the contracts required by law, and find the business profitable. The cooliis go to Singapore as common passengers.139 words
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Article120 1908-12-31 2 A S. Mohamed Ghause was again in the Distri t Court, on 29th inst., on charges of fraud in connection with his bankruptcy. The charges specifically were that, on November 19, being a person against whom a receiving order was made, he did fail to discover120 words
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Article49 1908-12-31 2 A huge sensation has been caused at Tokio by the disclosure of a gigantic sugar smuggling scheme which is being carried on between the Island of Luzon and Japan. Twenty five thousand bags of the Philippine product which were smuggled into Japan have been seized and confiscated.49 words
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253 1908-12-31 2 Saigon papers bring news of a tragedy which occurred at the Marine Hotel at Saigon on December 17, M. Berroste, second officer of the steamer Donai, being shot fatally. It appears that M. Berreste went to interview253 words
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179 1908-12-31 2 At the beginning of January last, the Kaugoon Municipality had submitted representations to the Government ou the prevalence of the social evil in Kaugoon, pointing out that the Acts were suspended some twenty years ago, as Government hail not power to179 words
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Article127 1908-12-31 2 A Malay girl told Mr. C. F. Green, ou 29th iust., tluifc a young Chinese hooligan who was in the dock, had, yesterday evening, when she was passing along Orchard Hoad in a ricksha pelted her with rotten oranges. A Malay, who was ou the spot, said127 words
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861 1908-12-31 3 For the little youngster who peered wonderingly into the stocking at the foot of the bed, and for the tuan besar who rushed, with equal excitement, to the latest wire from Home, ou Christmas Day, the Yuletide vacation has861 words
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61 1908-12-31 3 (From Our Correspondent.) Penang, December 27. The Championship of the Straits Settlements has been won by Mr. I). A. M. Brown, with a total of 154 for 36 holes. He completed his rounds in 40, 30. 39 and61 words
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221 1908-12-31 3 On 24th insfc., R. M. S. M. Kuuiarappa Chetty, of 21 Market Street, was again charged with criminal breach of trust as agent of the firm of Ravena Mana Soooa Moona, on three counts: (1) of 9821.75 between March 25,221 words
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Article70 1908-12-31 3 William Schultz, of Harmston's Circus, in looping the open loop at Bangkok, on December 16, had a nasty accident, falling to the ground after he had looped the opeu part of the loop. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured and was able to appear in70 words
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Article105 1908-12-31 3 (From Our Own Corkksrondknt.) Kuala Luuipur, December 2m, ll.*jo a m. i 1 he sentence on four of the murderers of the late Dr. Barrack, at fcuautan, has beeu commuted to imprisonment for life, while Chia105 words
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129 1908-12-31 3 (From Our Own Cokkkshosdknt.) Ipoh, December 28, 9 25 a.m. A daring gang robbery took place at the house of a Chinese towkay, at Tambun village, on Boxing night. Twenty Macao Chinese, armed with revolvers,ransacked the house, and carried a129 words
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83 1908-12-31 3 (From Our Own Corkksi’onuknt.) Ipoh, December 24, 10.40 a.ru. The residence of Mr. Robert Roller, assistant manager in the firm of Messrs. Ilow&rth Erskine and Company, was visited by burglars, last night. The thieves entered the house and got away83 words
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Article157 1908-12-31 3 The Osaka M&inichi states on the; authority of a Tokio despatch that l>r. Sun Yat-wn. the famous Chinese revolutionary leader, will shortly leave Singapore for France. It is reported that the Doctor dined with French officials while at Hanoi, where he was staying, while the revolutionaries in157 words
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1069 1908-12-31 4 Thoro was a seasonable touch about the diuner given to theNelaugor football players by tho Singapore Cricket Club, at the Grand Hotel Europe, on Christmas Eve. The snapping of crackers was followed by the adjustment of1,069 words
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Article143 1908-12-31 4 An Ordinance to amend the Chinese Immigrants Ordinance 1902, is about to be introduced into tho Legislative Council. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Acting AttorneyGeneral, explains that, in the Chinese Immigrants Ordinance 1902, immigrant is thus defined: “Immigrant” or “Chinese Immigrant means a native of China (not being143 words
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Article114 1908-12-31 4 The new P. and O. Wharf, which has been in the hands of Messrs. Swan and Maclaren, as engineers, and Messrs. Howarth Erskine and Company, as contractors, since March, 1907, was completed on Christmas Eve. The old timber structure has been entirely replaced by one114 words
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454 1908-12-31 4 Mr. James Alexander Moir, till recently engineer on Messrs. Wee Bin and Company ’s steamer Hong Wan 1., met his death bv drowning in the East Lagoon, TanjouL' Pagar, on the night of 22nd insk. It454 words
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204 1908-12-31 4 Within the last few months, the smuggling of arms and ammunition on the North and East coasts of Acheeu lias been stopped by the cruising in those parts, of two menofwar. Such is the watchrulness in that quarter that smugglers will find it a hard204 words
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Article1992 1908-12-31 5 The first of the appeals from decisions of Mr. Justice T. Sercooibo Smith was taken before the Court of Appeal, on the 23rd inst., their Lordships the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, Mr. Justice Fisher,1,992 words
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154 1908-12-31 6 Koh Sen*» Wan is a hack gharry owner and possesses two excellent ponies. M 9. W.K* Hooj er has been organising a hackgharry pony for the; New Year's sports. Koh Seng Wan’s*animals have been favourites iu the past* aud it seems154 words
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Article231 1908-12-31 6 I »i tails of the burglary at the residence ot Mr. li. II. A. Kellar, at ipoh, are now to hand. It appears that the burglars must have paid their visit between midnight and the early hours of the morning of 2drd inst. They toupd their231 words
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Article219 1908-12-31 6 Many sportsmen in Singapore will learn with regret of the death of Mr. Alexander Henry Withers, which occurred at Penang, on 2Sth iust. The deceased, who came lien 1 iu April, 1900, first joined the firm of Messrs. Adamson, Giltillan and Company where he219 words
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593 1908-12-31 6 During the early hours of October 2*2 last, the residents of Macpherson Hoad were roused from slumber by bearing the screams of a woman. Inquiry elicited that a house bad been entered and a robbery, acco’npanied by violence which resulted593 words
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Article85 1908-12-31 6 According to a Sandakan correspondent, the steamer Germania has been sold to Captain Pfort, of the Sabah Steamship Company. The vessel was purchased in Hongkong by Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Company, Ltd. The hull was not in good condition. It is understood that her machinery and85 words
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245 1908-12-31 6 The busiest man in Singapore, on Saturday evening, was Mr. C. B Buckley, and the happiest people were the youngsters whom lie was entertaining at his annual treat in the Victoria Memorial Hall. The upper hall was decorated elaborately, seasonable greet245 words
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262 1908-12-31 6 On Monday, Mr. Knowles mentioned to Mr. Colmau that, in the absence of Mr. Rhodes, he was not prepared to go ou with tho allegation of forgery brought against Haji A mat aud of abetment against Ng Wi Clnvi. Mr. Knowles262 words
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Article78 1908-12-31 6 On December 15, a new steamer specially built for passenger traffic in the tropics, arrived at Batavia. She is called the Rumphius, one of the liners of the Hoyal Packet Steam Navigation Company, and is intended exclusively for the .Java-Singapore run with an extension to Deli. The Humphius78 words
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646 1908-12-31 7 A curious quarantine question has arisen in Deli out of the recent outbreak of cholera at Singapore. On December 16, the steamer Ranee arrived at Belawau, Deli, from this port without flying a yellow flag to show that she had come from646 words
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629 1908-12-31 7 MALACCA HIGH SCHOOL. King ’s Advice to Scholars Read at Prize Distribution. (From a Corrkspondknt.) Malacca, December 24. i be annual prize distribution at the High School took place on Wednesday, prior to the breaking up for the Christmas holidays. Mr. W. E vans, Resident-Councillor, who was received by a629 words
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180 1908-12-31 7 The inquiries into the rebel plot, at Saigou. have resulted in some startling revelations. The head Plotter Gilbert by uaiun is of naturalised French ilationahty. It is alleged that he raiser! a fund for tending and maintaining abroad young natives to180 words
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123 1908-12-31 7 Their Excellencies Chan Chili tung aud Yuan Shih kai have proposed to the Govern ment that Chiua should order two battleships and two cruisers from some well known American shipbuilding yard in order to show her gratitude to the American people for123 words
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Article120 1908-12-31 7 The planting districts of Deli present the singular spectacle of an overflowing revenue not admitting of adequate police protection against Chinese brigands thero. The Government ask the planters to help tbomselves by engaging watchmen and by protecting their dwellings and storehouses with barbed wire. In short120 words
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Article124 1908-12-31 7 In Banjerruassin (butch Borneo), the smuggling of arms, ammunition and opium through steamers arriving from Singapore haw been rife for yearn, without the custom* authoritioH, despite the utmost watchfulness, boing able to lay hands on the guilty parties. They were lnekier, early thin mouth, in Heizintf124 words
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348 1908-12-31 8 The Manila Times gives the following details regarding the cargo for Manila on the steamer Kalomo, which now lies sunk iu the fail way off Pasir V&ujang. Forty thousand pesos in Philippine currency and a larg5 general cargo has348 words
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Article149 1908-12-31 8 According to a writer in the Hongkong Daily Press, the Reuter telegram respecting the shipping of thousands of pigs to England has been the cause of immense excitement amongst the shipping community and the pig dealers. It is i umoured, he says, that applications for space149 words
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Article94 1908-12-31 8 The oldest Masonic Lodge in the Eastern Archipelago —Lodge Zetland in the East—had the honour, on 28th iust., of holding the first banquet in the new Assembly Room of the Grand Hotel Europe, the occasion being the annual installation of officers. Bro. H. L. Schutz (115 I.C.), the94 words
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140 1908-12-31 8 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) London, December 29. Mr. Edwin Harry Gough, late of the South African Constabulary, who lias been appointed to the Straits Settlements Police, was married at Dover, to-day, to Miss Kathleen O'Brien. Mr. Gough is coming140 words
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260 1908-12-31 8 The Kuala Kangsar correspondent of the Perak Pioneer writes on the 19th inst:— His Excellency the High Commissioner, with his Private Secretary, and the Raja Muda of Sarawak, who have been expected for some time, arrived here by a260 words
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Article137 1908-12-31 8 The sight of a Chinese lunatic roaring about the streets of Saigon, the other day, called forth there strong comment on the want of an Asylum for mad people in the Colony. The police shortened matters by taking him to his headman. The Saigon inion points out137 words
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241 1908-12-31 8 During the celebration of His Mijesty’s Record Reign, which is htill fresh in the memory of all who were witnesses of that ever-to-be-reraembored royal pageant, it was remarked that notwithstanding the great number of soldiers brought into the city from various241 words
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173 1908-12-31 8 Sickly sentimentalists in Holland have much to auswer for iu Acheen, by their clamour for humane methods of warfarj against a desperate and fanatical euctsv* Over and over again has it happened there that the fauaticised Achiuese despise the small173 words
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Article163 1908-12-31 8 An Arab named Shaik Mahomed Alsir, was, on ‘28th insfc., before Mr. E. C. Howard, District Judge, on an allegation of having, in a ease before Mr. C. .T. Saunders, Civil District Judge, given evidence to the effect that atacertaiu time he was in Singapore. It163 words
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1424 1908-12-31 9 Mr. Ho Vang Peng, formerly Chinese Post-master-General, Ctkul a widow, named Tan 1 Teng, in the District Court, before Mr. E. C. Howard, on the 23rd inst., for $87 as the value of certain plants alleged to have been1,424 words
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182 1908-12-31 9 A motor car accident brought an interesting case before the Police Court, at Saigon, on heccmber 1 I. The owner of the car is an usher in the Court. The car had knocked over the child of an Indian <»ov< rntm-nt182 words
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Article109 1908-12-31 9 .significant item of nows from Kota waringiu in hutch Borneo, says that Unpeople there have risen in rebellion and have hoisted the .Japanese flag. The rebels declared that they felt more at their »-as« under this foreign banner than under tieDutch flag. Three torpedo boats were,109 words
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Article147 1908-12-31 9 On tin, evening of the lntli inst., tin Bang koh Customs official searched the Wougkoi and found 44 taels of opium concealed in the neat of a chair. The discovery took place under humorous circumstances. A Customs searcher sat down on the chair for a min147 words
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1272 1908-12-31 10 The evening of 25th inst., was the first bright evening sine*.* df 21st inst., and the weather then \\as fatourable for sport, but the Kaplana was wet and slippery in consequence of the rain in the earlier part of the day.1,272 words
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Article696 1908-12-31 10 The annual fixture between S.C.C. and Selangor took place on the Esplanade, on 25th instant, before a large attendance of spectators. It will be recollected that the S.C.C. journeyed to Kuala Lumpur last Christmas, and with a rather weakened team, and beat the local men. With the696 words
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571 1908-12-31 10 The last of the three games at which our Selangor visitors had come down to Singapore to try conclusions with the S.C.C. was the Hockey match played last Saturday. The soft condition of the ground at the sea end during the past week571 words
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Article137 1908-12-31 11 It is reported in the Seoul Press that a Korean farmer, who was driving home a bull which he had bought at some village in Yung an district, North hyongsan-do, was attacked by a tiger while passing through a mountain road. The farmer, frightened by the137 words
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Article13 1908-12-31 11 (The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article216 1908-12-31 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Allow me to thank you heartily for your excellent article in last night's issue. It is eminently frank, fair and sane, and will help considerably to clear the air and make for peace. The only peace worth the having216 words
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276 1908-12-31 11 You are degrading your own countrymen and you have been trying to degrade others. Your act was a violation of the law and a crime against your own countrymen and others and you should sulfer punishment. You are sentenced to276 words
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295 1908-12-31 11 SlaT Ssila° where n y a ti ndency has been noted among the Chines, to opium smoking for the more Unnerous form of intoxication produced by injections of morphia. Siam in fact is only measures to mike tn use illegal, except295 words
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104 1908-12-31 11 The present, which is most coveted by all the Roman Catholic royal ladies of Kur<*p«, is the papal Golden Rose. The Golden Rose of Virtue was last given in 1 Hli.'t to Gueon lienriette of Belgium, and it is stated that its next recipient104 words
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Article74 1908-12-31 11 A rubber record for the planting distri*:ts of Deli has just been establishes!. The Ram* hong rubber of the United Serdang tSurua* tra» Rubber Plantations, Lt<l. prepared according to an approved local method, has just sold, at London, at os. 2d. per lb. This is the highest74 words
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Article169 1908-12-31 11 On Saturday night, the members of the Police f orce, quartered at the Central Police Station, nave an entertainment in honour of their Chief, Captain Chancellor, Acting Inspector-General, and other oflicers of the Force. A large room on the ground Moor of the barracks was very tastefully169 words
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Article20 1908-12-31 12 Rom-.nkal'm. At Ferohill, Orange Grove Hoad, Singapore, on December 20, the wife of Mr. S. Rosenbaum, of a daughter.20 words
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Article1198 1908-12-31 12 was to come from. —Straits Times, December 26. In the rough aud tumble of British party politics each side has to indulge in a little I hyperbole and exaggeration occasionally. I Wheu Mr. Balfour used to be described in j turn as the most invertebrate andwas to come from.—Straits Times, December 26. - 1,198 words
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Article688 1908-12-31 12 stages of the crisis in the near East. —Straits Times, December 24, It cannot be said that the Autumn Session of the Imperial Parliament which closed early this w eek has been other than a dismal failure. The chief measures held over from the ordinary session werestages of the crisis in the near East.—Straits Times, December 24, - 688 words
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Article737 1908-12-31 13 responsibilities as ours.—Straits Times, December 28. There were one or two singularly interesting incidents the other day in the new Turkish Parliament. When the address from the British House of Commons was read, it was received with cheers. A little later, cheers were hoard again when theresponsibilities as ours.—Straits Times, December 28. - 737 words
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Article627 1908-12-31 13 -Straits Times, December ‘29. It is satisfactory to find that the speech of M. Isvolsky in the Russian Duma has been received with favour in Vienna. As we read the telegraphed accounts of the speech it seemed to us quite probable that the contrary effect would be-Straits Times, December ‘29. - 627 words
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Article655 1908-12-31 13 —Straits Times, December 24. The tropical jounali.st, or let us say. iu the interests of strict accuracy, the journalist in the tropics, (since we do not mean a particularly sultry example of the oraftl labours under some disadvantages. the roll of time brings him to certaiu days—Straits Times, December 24. - 655 words
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Article1185 1908-12-31 14 —Straits Times, December JO. The great significance of a recent decision in the Court of Appeal at Home is brought out in tike full tfc,\t of the judgments to hand by the last mail. Shortly, the point at issue was whether h, member of a Trade Union could.be—Straits Times, December JO. - 1,185 words
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Article425 1908-12-31 14 they Mettled their differences.— Straits Times, Decembe r 28. Great matters oft from petty causes spring, or words to that effect, is a phrase which seems specially applicable to Venezuela just now. If President Castro’s internal organs had continued to perform their functions in a normal manner, therethey Mettled their differences.— Straits Times, Decembe r 28. - 425 words
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Article538 1908-12-31 14 —Straits Times, December 29. We are grieved to hear that in circles where an absence of knowledge stronglv predisposes to panic, some recent references to a huge tin-plate combine have produce 1 a feeling akin to despair. Another nail in the colliu of poor old Singapore say the.—Straits Times, December 29. - 538 words
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Advertisement87 1908-12-31 12 Wie post fre* price of tlie*S/rdi/5 Times in $BB .t year. "The post free price of the Straits Budget it $l4 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 Budget can87 words
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Obituary19 1908-12-31 12 DEATH. Wi i hkio. —< >n December 28, at the General Hoapitaf, Penang, Alexander Henry Withers, of Peritonitis. (By cable).19 words
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Article1095 1908-12-31 15 A Cantonese residing at Tanjong Pagar entrusted a coolie with a sum of $l4O. The latter disappeared. A commission is now sitting locally to enquire into the shortage in the strength of the Police Force. Such an enquiry has loug beeu needed. The privilege of making, selling,1,095 words
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Article520 1908-12-31 15 Commauder KadclifTc, R..V, Matter Attendant,. returned from leave of, absence, on 28fch instant. Mr. If. Conway Belfield, Resident of Selangor, has booked his passage oilt and lea\es London on New Mr. Reginald Bryett Turner, barrister, is the new Judicial Commissioner, at Sandak&n. He is due there by520 words
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949 1908-12-31 16 Sir W. *H. *Hyndman-Jones, the Chief Justice, gave judgment, on ‘24th instant, on behalf ot himself and Mr. Justice T. Smith on the application of Mr. C. I. Carver* representing the Bar Committee, that Mr. A. Keno Lowell be949 words
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Article126 1908-12-31 16 Dr. Henry Hertz, the Penang dentist, who arrived hero a few days ago, says the Pukct correspondent of the Straits Echo, has gone overlaud to l*ak Kra, the northern point ef the island, accompanied by Mr. J. D. Robertson, to stay a couple of weeks at Mr.126 words
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Article99 1908-12-31 16 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, C.M.G the Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows that, during the week ended December 19, 216 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 41.44 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 31 deaths, phthisis 25,99 words
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Article126 1908-12-31 16 Mr. \V. Evans presided at the annual Christmas tree, of the Malacca Methodist Girls’ School, on the 22nd instant, which was held in the school at Tranquerah. Several of the parents of the children were present, and also a number of the European residents of Malacca. After126 words
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446 1908-12-31 16 The new Methodist Episcopal Chapel on Port Canning Road was tilled with Sunday School children, members of the congregation and a few friends, on the 25th inst., for a service which was a combination of a Christmas service and an opening,446 words
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145 1908-12-31 16 The contract for tho construction of the new graving dock at Singapore lias been given to Messrs. Topliam, Jones, and ltailton, who finished recently the new Admiralty dock at Gibraltar. As is well known, there are at present harbour improvement145 words
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640 1908-12-31 17 On the 29th inst., this talented company appeared before an unusually large audience at the Victoria Memorial Hall. It is necessary to explain that the Pierrots consist of a number of very bright and exceedingly young girls and two or three640 words
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493 1908-12-31 17 We had an opportunity of examining the other day a new wheel for motor or other fast travelling vehicles which has been invented by Mr. L. A. Van Rijn, of the Netherlands Gutta Percha Company, Singapore. The493 words
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Article144 1908-12-31 17 On the 29th inst., Inspectors Ta> lor nnd bourne placed before Mr. L. h. Colraan four men for preliminary emjuiry into tious of counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit coin. Mr Cowap, Assistant to the Government Analyst, explained tliu nature of a number of exhibits unearthed from boxes144 words
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222 1908-12-31 17 Thomas Scouldar was on JOth rest.. before Mr. K. E. C’ol man on the allegation of cheating by inducing the proprietress*of the Metropole Hotel to give him credit to the extent of $l9, assuring her that lu* had a cheque for $lOO. Inspector222 words
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43 1908-12-31 17 (From Or it Own CoitiiKsi*oxi>KS i. i Loudon, December 150. Miss Gilchrist, the lady wiio was murdered sometime ago in Glasgow, has b< q ica tiled t r.OOO sterling to Mr. James .Johnston, of Shanghai.43 words
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Article275 1908-12-31 17 M S. King Alfred, with Admiral Mr I led Wurth Lambton on board, arrived at Saigou on a vi-ut, on December 21. She wa« welcomed with the usual honour**. Cads were exchanged between the Admiral and the Governor of Cochin China. A state dinner was275 words
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Article1529 1908-12-31 18 London December 28. The Frenbh, Chamber is debating a bill which dealsTwith increase of the artillery. Gerfcral Picquact declared that it was impossible to remain inferior compared with a possible foe, though he claimed th vt French organisation was superior to German. At the instance of the Crown,1,529 words
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Article817 1908-12-31 18 Berlin, December 24. Venezuela is declaring herself against Pre sident Castro. A new Government, under Senor Gomez, is already arranging the matters at issue with Holland, and, it is believed, has already arrived at a friendly settlement on all the points of difference. Holland is about to publish817 words
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159 1908-12-31 19 Java has only just had elective municipalities, but voting rights are limited to Kuropean ratepayers, and they poll for the Kuropean members only. Vet, already there is a Women’s Suffrage Association at Batavia presided over by Miss Charlotte Jacobs. In159 words
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Article37 1908-12-31 19 iFko.m Oi k Own Coukhsponokni i lpoh, December 30, 10 50 a.m. It is reported on the best authority that Messrs. Sarkies Bios, do not intend proceeding with the buildiuy of the promised hotel.37 words
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Article134 1908-12-31 19 Wony Don and Va Chin were, on 30th inst., before the District .Tudye, Mr. E. C. Howard, onji cliarye of wouudiny one Wee Tony with a Knife.* Seryeant Little prosecuted and Mr. Tozer defended Wony Onn. When the evidence for the prosecution had been concluded, the134 words
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583 1908-12-31 19 A corresjKJiident scuds, us t V following report: 1 be Christmas social yiv*» Hy the S. I <'.A took place, on Boxing l/iv, iit the Uirls’ School, Short Street, kindly l -nt f ir the occasion by Miss Olsen. The building w**583 words
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Article28 1908-12-31 19 Fkom :u Own (okkkspisdknt.i London, December 30. A blizzard lias born raying along the south c of Kurland and con iderable damage lias been done.28 words
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Article456 1908-12-31 20 KL.fc.C. v/S.C.R.C. A largo orov*d of spectators turned up, on 23rd iust., oft Hong Lirn green to witness the j match betweep the Kuala Lumpur Recreation Clhb team liwl a representative eleven of the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club. Owing to the sizs of tho ground and tho state456 words
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Article102 1908-12-31 20 Volunteer’s Tournament. The European Volunteer Club are having a Billiard (handicap) Tournament. Those taking part are S.V.A. —Captains F. Hilton and F. J. Benjafield, Sergeants R. V. Cuthbert, H. R. W. Lobb and W. O. Hildred, Corporals T. C. Hay and C. Baugh, Bombardier A. M. Coppin, Gunners Geo.102 words
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Article284 1908-12-31 20 Singapore Club Contests. A sweepstakes against Bogey was played, on Christmas day, on the links of the SiDgapore (iolf Club. It was won by Mr. M. Thunder. The Untong Cup, played for on Saturday, was also won by Mr. Thunder, with a score of 82. There wore seventeen entries,284 words
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Article242 1908-12-31 20 S.C.C. II. V. S.R.C. II. Second elevens from the S.C.C. and the S R C. met at cricket on the latter’s ground, on Saturday, with the following results S.C.C. II. A. Coulcher, b Oehlers 1 Dr. T. A. Seliarenguivel, c Galistan b James 52 A. W. Beven, b Scharenguivol242 words
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62 1908-12-31 20 (From Our Own Cjrrkspondknt.) London, December 30. World-wide funds have boon opened for the relief of the victims of the earthquake in Sicily and Southern Italy. The number62 words
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442 1908-12-31 20 The case against Koh Lean Neo, ami her step-daughter and a Chinese doctor, named (lay Tuan; the first for obstructing the police by destroying evidence, and all for renting houses temporarily for Chap Jee Kee purposes was heard on 29th instant, by442 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article559 1908-12-31 21 December 24 Ajax, Brit str, Husband, L’pool, W Mansfield oen, But str, Hut, Padang, The Ships Ag ncy Airlie, Brit str, Wilson, Sydney, Boustead Hebe, Brit str, Inkster, Deli, W. Mansfield Yeboahi Maru, Jap str, Kon, Hongkoug, Paterson Simons Japura, Dut str, Emmerih, Palembang, Tlie Ships Agency, Ltd Ipoll,559 words
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Article464 1908-12-31 21 December 24 ITeaoley, Brit str, Cliefoo Tersta, Brit str, Negapatam via ports Banka, Brit str, Anamba and Natuna Islands Hr»ng Wan I, Brit str, Svvatow via ports \an tier Lijn, Dot str, Pontißimk, Smgkavvang BaurenH Pit, Out str. Indragiri via ports Poll Ann, Brit str, Port Kwettenlui'n via ports464 words
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LIST OF PASSENGERS.
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Article283 1908-12-31 21 I»r P. and steamer Morea,*connecting with the steamer liellii at Cjpl&tuho, duo •January l.--Mr. If. B. Llewellyn, P7 M. •(anion. Miss Sellar*, Mr. »C. S. Baiusdcn, Mr. O. P. Appleton. Mr. P. J. Thomson. Mr. Curran, Mr. F. W. Barker/ Mr (i. N. Day, Mr. p:. F. H.283 words
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Article213 1908-12-31 21 Singapore, Dkckmiikk do, 190H. FKODUCh. (lam bier buyers 5 D7') do (Cute No. 1/unpieko buyer* 18 02$ Cjpra bull H 10 do Pootiunak 7 00 Pjpper, black 12(H) do White 6% buyers lHAO S tgo Floor Sarawak 1102 do Brunei No. 1 2.85 i Pjsrl Sago 8.75 Coffee fcuii,213 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, December 30, 1908.
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Article370 1908-12-31 22 Dale of MaiuOtr Ilfae l 0 Bbarea ormDao Oootatiu** forina- Capital Bub*oribed of V»lua ip if ruiasued y oa Bbaw ISO!. •too,(WO *OO.OOO 30,000 10 10 i Beta* Tlo M. Co., L*d. 725 ioa? ton<i i/n 94ft 000 it ftOO 10 10 7,100 brasng Lid. 800 1901 •800,000 600,000370 words
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Article401 1908-12-31 22 i 48 500 1 1 Ando-Matey Rubber Oo.. bia. tfaiiy p.i.lj 4 10 0 1908 4180,000 187,009/10 j 17/8 (ooninb., 4 50 I 10 500 10 10 7,400 Balgownie Robber Estate Ltd. ..2100 1908 1900.000 118,800 10 8 >*•<» iqiu <80 000 99.780 ti'.lSO 1 1 19,000 Bate 0%»ee401 words
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Article192 1908-12-31 22 £5,377.10.0 4,805 7,638 12/6 12/6 916 Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency, Ltd. |8 «0 1907 11,500,000 1,050,000 150,000 10 7 Eastern Smelting Co., Lfcd 685 IH*h IM.UIIU MOO 50 Fraser A WeaTb,li%a. *45 OJ 1865 U 5.000.000 15,000.000 12. 0 12A 124 Bougkong and Shanghai Baas *iiun lB 000 100192 words
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Advertisement379 1908-12-31 24 mm-, i 3? n Assists digestion and gives a delightful piquancy and flavour to MEAT DISHES. SOUPS, FISH. CHEESE, CORIIES. SUE, POULTRY ud MUDS. 'i, -3% JgThC; Original Genuine Worcestershire. ■■■■■it t By Royal Warrant to H M. THC KING. -A ».f*K 3JS-1 .M.S. 94R p t m m-. iSHUnll*379 words
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