The Straits Budget, 14 January 1909
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Title Section27 1909-01-14 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXIII. NO 2657. Singapore, Thursday, January 14,1909. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents27 words
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Article254 1909-01-14 1 LEADERS: Shippers and Shipowners JSubstauce or Shadow 1**J® Suffragettes Yuau Shih Kai Second Thoughts J* Life in the Old Dog J* Chinese Finance I4-lo Singapore Assizes J Rattles Institution 1 Woodteigli Kilter Beds 2 Mr. Presgrave’s Retirement 2 Prison Life in lonkiu 2 Graud Charity Concert 3254 words
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648 1909-01-14 1 Tan Tye Koon, charged with being in possession of instruments and materials for the purpose of counterfeiting coins, was found guilty by the jury, and sentenced to five years’ rigorous imprisonment by his Lordship, the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones.648 words
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226 1909-01-14 1 A shorthand speed examination was held, on October 23 last, under the auspices of the Incorporated Society of Shorthand Teachers. Messrs. R. J. Bartlett and D. A. Bishop acted as Superintendents. Twentyone candidates from the Raffles Commercial Department were presented and nineteen226 words
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458 1909-01-14 2 The murder of the late M. A. De Silva was recalled to mind, on 7th inst., when A. Sinnaya brought an action in the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, against Messrs. M. A. De Silva and Company, to‘458 words
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Article185 1909-01-14 2 The Resident of Oya, Sarawak, in his report for November, writes: The Dyaks here all declare that they possess no dollars at all but they are well known to secrete largo numbers of the coin. They do not seem at all disposed to part with them185 words
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221 1909-01-14 2 As will be gathered from an advertisement which appears elsewhere to day, says the Pinang Gazette, of the 4th instant, Mr. E. iV. Presgrave has retired from the well-known local legal firm which was founded just thirty years ago. It221 words
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Article142 1909-01-14 2 If such exhibitions of carelessness and cruelty in the shooting of dogs, by duly authorised officials, as that witnessed in the vicinity of the Supreme Court, on 7th inst., are not stopped immediately, there are likely to be strong comments heard at meetings of the Municipal Commissioners. Almost142 words
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Article137 1909-01-14 2 On December 3, a Tamil trader entrusted $95 worth of property to a cart driver named Veeramutu. This ended, the man and cart disappeared. Later, a Tamil road coolie gave certain information to the police which led to the arrest of one Kandayah. On ttth inst., eeramutu137 words
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Article57 1909-01-14 2 The residence of Mr. E. C. H. Wolff, of Kuala Lumpur, has been entered by burglars. A despatch-box was forced open and the contents abstracted. The latter included a sum of money and vari UB p.otf Club trophies, including the Championship medal and the Berrington medal. The57 words
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189 1909-01-14 2 The prisons in Tonkin are so crowded at present that one of the local* papers dwells cynically upon its being now high time for an epidemic to break out among the prisoners to make a good clearance. The details given of189 words
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Article202 1909-01-14 2 It will be remembered that when the news of the deaths of the late Emperor and Empress Dowager of China reached Singapore, a riot took place between Chinese, who wished to show their grief by suspending business, and those who looked upon such a proceeding as waste202 words
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Article202 1909-01-14 2 On the arrive of the flagship, King Alfred, K< M e m B taDt 2 ir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., the Deputy Governor, went off in the steam launch KittiwaUe and called upon ice Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambtou, the naval Commander-in-Chief. Vice-Admiral the Honourable Sir Hedworth Lambton, made202 words
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356 1909-01-14 3 i» larger audience than on ‘Jur' the patronage of Sir 4th inst c M Gm Air. Leopold ProArthur sm)n rf violin recital, on 8th Teutonia Club, the entire pro,DSV at f which were for the benefit of the cc 3 iu the356 words
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74 1909-01-14 3 llie local Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has received a telegram from his Head Office, at Hongkong, to the effect that, subject to audit, the Bank dividend for the past half year will probably be £2 per share,74 words
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Article137 1909-01-14 3 I !;< >i ar l'.KJS closed with bright promise Z p lanters in Deli sa ys ‘he im .i.t 1 tot. Several new estates in that "t cultivation being opened out. 1 planters fared badly owing to a b- i, lll P r, ce of the137 words
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613 1909-01-14 3 A week or so ago, Lira A Ki, a Rervant in the employ of Lieut. Cartwright, Middlesex Regiment, was arrested on the allegation of having helped himself to several pages of his master’s cheque book, filling them in at leisure, attaching613 words
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544 1909-01-14 3 Mr. J. Parsons, Mineralojfical Surveyor, left the Graud Hotel at Nuwara Eliya, on the afternoon of December 29, to walk to Single Tree Range and has not been heard of since. The management have sent everywhere and have no544 words
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Article61 1909-01-14 3 An improvement scheme has been completed with respect to the area situate in Singapore Town and bounded as follows On the North by South Bridge Hoad atd Macao Street, on the South by China Street and Hokien Street, on the East by China Street and Macao Street,61 words
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Article918 1909-01-14 4 The sensational trial of a native, at Batavia, for the murder of a schoolmaster, which lusted fr' in I cember 7 to 111, presented many r« markable features. Tho strangest of all was the extraordinary character of918 words
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257 1909-01-14 4 At a Statutory mceling of shareholder in the Menglcmbti Lode Syndicate, Ltd., held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on the 4th instant, Mr. Plainly described the propt rty which is said to be situated in the richest tin-producing district iu257 words
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Article124 1909-01-14 4 J- mancial y the yi ar can hardly be said to have been a gold one, says the Sarawak (,az tl 1,1 ri viewing the yi ar 10 8. Customs duties have fallen away hy some MOO.WM), while the badness of trade ho < .ovi rnmeut to124 words
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Article13 1909-01-14 4 (The Straits Times is not responsible for tho opinions of its correspondents13 words
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Article273 1909-01-14 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I do not think that the exceedingly well balanced and interesting article with which you favoured your readers in your issue of the 5th instant, called for any comment, and 1 am only surprised that you allowed such a273 words
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163 1909-01-14 4 There was a very fair attendance last at the Town llall, where Miss Merry. Ires, principally by means of local talent, gave a chat uiiug concert which was warmly received by an enthusiastic house, says the Malay Mail, of the 8th163 words
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Article121 1909-01-14 4 There was a very successful gathering of jmeuiles at the \\urder’s Concert Had, on Bth inst., for the organisation of which Mr. Btviley merits the utiu »,t credit. It was a fancy dress dance, and was decidedly iiictur<‘Mpie. Mr. Howell had arranged a dance programm**md the little121 words
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Article757 1909-01-14 5 (From Ocb Cjbrespondbnt.) Kuantan, January 4. inn ghastly drama has been The !»st the eight men condemned to concluded, an mu rdor of Dr. Barrack, in death lor the have suffered the iuV“ the law. the757 words
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436 1909-01-14 5 The lack of suitable tenders for taking passengers and their luggage to and from the steamers in the harbour here has long been felt, but the P. and O. Company is now preparing to institnte a marked improvement in436 words
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109 1909-01-14 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 10. The Governor, Sir Francis Lugard, has issued an appeal for funds to endow a Uni* versity in Hongkong. Mr. H. N. Mody has promised to erect the necessary buildings, whatever the cost109 words
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67 1909-01-14 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 8. It is rumoured here, and I give it with all reserve, that the office of Resident General in the Federated Malay States will be abolished next year, and that the administration thereafter will be from Singapore.67 words
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49 1909-01-14 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 8. A gang of Chinese robbers attacked the house of a wealthy Malay at Sungei Raia. The occupier of the house shot the leader of the gang dead, and the rest thereupon decamped hastily.49 words
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Article35 1909-01-14 5 (From Our Corrkspondbnt.) London, via Penang, January 6. There will shortly be published the prospectus of the Edinburgh Rubber Estate, Selangor, which is to be floated with a capital of £45,000 sterling.35 words
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Article162 1909-01-14 5 At St. Margaret’s Westminster, Mr. Percy Edward Cobham, son of Captain Cobham, of Springfield Manor, Berks, and Miss Leila Neville Daisy Treacher, daughter of Sir William Treacher, K.C.M.G., of Lawday Place, Farnham, were married on December 16, as cabled by our correspondent. The Bishop of162 words
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407 1909-01-14 6 An inspection of the wording of the antispitting Ordinance shows that it is generally misunderstood and that there is really no occasion whatever for the public to feel that it will work them any hardship. The Chief Police Officer,407 words
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222 1909-01-14 6 The Noderlandsche Gutta-Percha Maatschappij (Netherlands Gutta Percha Company) report for the business year 1907 a deficit of 101,661-154 florins, which, added to the former deficit, brought the total to 249,858.574 florins. The deficit for 1907 includes 18,001.324 florins written222 words
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367 1909-01-14 6 On Monday, Mahomed Ghouse appeared before Mr. E. C.C. Howard, District Judge, to respond to three allegations made against him under the Bankruptcy Ordinance, as follow: That after a receiving order had been made against him, in November 1908, he failed to discover367 words
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Article65 1909-01-14 6 Inspector Pestana, P.C.A., had a Chinaman before Mr. E. E. Colman, on 7th inst., on a charge of cruelty to animals by skinning live frogs. The defendant said he sold frogs, but unless they were skinned they would not be purchased. The Inspector mentioned that he had65 words
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Article127 1909-01-14 6 On Bth inst. Li A Sam was before Mr. E.C.C. Howard, on the allegation of haying, on December 21, been in possession of fifteen hfty cent pieces, with the knowledge that they were counterfeit. It was also alleged against him that he sought to deliver one127 words
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558 1909-01-14 6 Low A Kwee and Lim Hua Seng were employed in the office of Messrs. F. W. barker and Company, who are the agents for the Jenantah Estate. In June last, a cheque, drawn by Mr. R. Pears, the Manager of the Estate,558 words
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Article83 1909-01-14 6 A most enjoyable fancy dress dance was gven by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kellie Smfth Kellas Estate, Batu Gajah, on 7th inst. at r «“<tence at Batu Gajah. The Peiak state Band was m attendance. With the many clever and pretty costumes it was83 words
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729 1909-01-14 7 in the quarantine anchorSafeandscmnl d r0 harbour, the age Ln Oil Company's fine steel Anglo-American anchor after a week bar,i ron t“; o[ a coral reef at Polo Tujoh ’seven s istt '7 'tooka 1 'cargo of case oil from The Comet729 words
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280 1909-01-14 7 Tho new twin screw steamer Rumphius, of the Koninklyke Pakotvaart Maatschappij, was built by the Netherlands Shipbuilding Company at Amsterdam, and was named after tho first Naturalist in Netherlands India. She is of a spar-deck type and has the280 words
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Article160 1909-01-14 7 The news that Mr. W. H. Read, formerly a prominent resident and an influential member of the Legislative Council in Singapore, had been seized with severe illness at London prompts the Java Bode to call to mind his outstanding services as Dutch ConsulGeneral, at Singapore,160 words
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Article77 1909-01-14 7 Between yesterday and to-day, says a Ceylon paper of December 29, there were eight persons charged tit the Municipal Court with unlawful gambling with cock-birds by allowing them to tight. Six birds were produetd in Court. The men were fined from 1 rupee to 2 rupees each.77 words
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370 1909-01-14 7 The Chief Justice took the usual Friday bankruptcy work, on the 8th instant, in the absence of Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith. There were nine applications for receiving orders on the list; not all of these were actually heard. Mr. Upcott appeared for370 words
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Article77 1909-01-14 7 The case in which Dr. Iwahasi and his manager, T. Endo, were connected in a matter of purchasing and exporting cocaine phosphate to a dentist at Ipoh, irregularly, was again before Mr. E. E. Colmin, on 12th inst. Mr. J. K. Brook'*, Assistant Government Analyst, prosecuted and Mr.77 words
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Article121 1909-01-14 7 In starting this new institution for Ipoh the Doctors Skae have supplied a much needed want, says the Times of Malaya. The home is most picturesquely situated in the Maxwell Road and the cosy bungalow contains four or five large, airy, and well ventilated bedroom, a121 words
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424 1909-01-14 8 A \oung Mylarn, named Kua Scow Kong, was in the < rnploy of Mr. E. Marquardt, the Secretary of the German Keating Club. Certain irregularities brought him into the hands of the police and, on 8th inst., he was before Mr. E.424 words
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Article111 1909-01-14 8 I a connection with the revised time table for the F.M.S. Kail ways which came into force on the Ist instant, it is reported that a supplemental table will likewise take effect from February 1 with the opening ol the .Johore Kailway to public traffic. The down111 words
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Article90 1909-01-14 8 The trouble at the market has been settled, says the Piuang <iaz»tte, of the 9th instant. Some of the fish-stalls at Chowrasta Mark* t are being rented out by the Commissioners direct to stallholders at rates similar to those in vogue at the other markets. Ihe rmg90 words
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432 1909-01-14 8 A representative of the Malay Mail paid a visit to the Salak South mine, the other day. and he details the working follows: A darn, about twelve acres in extent, lias been created, which acts as a reservoir as well as432 words
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236 1909-01-14 8 An amendment of The Mineral Ores Enactment which camo into force in the F.M.S. on December 31, deals a deathblow at the small dealer in tin. The fee of 810 a year, which he had previously to pay has236 words
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333 1909-01-14 8 The earthquake in South Europe, which Ins done so much damage in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, was recorded on the Colombo Seismograph as having lasted forty miuutes, says the Times of Ceylon, of December 30. Mr. E. Human,333 words
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Article159 1909-01-14 8 A very interesting example of advertisement by electric signs may now be seen at Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Company’s F remises at the corner of Hill Street and Stamford l{oad. Large signs bearing the usual Sale legends are faxed all round the premises which in the day time159 words
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Article75 1909-01-14 8 From the Government Gazette, wo are enabled to give a few figures concerning uontiis jvembor 1908. Compared witli 1907 tliero was a considerable decrease. The nu r f pa,Htn; < rfl the eleven months in 1908 were .180,477 realisiuf> $149 462 89 whilst the goods amounting to 403,96175 words
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690 1909-01-14 9 ltt v pressed the opinion, when M» ny !,”Sv the (iovernor gave tbe Met boHishxcelkncv f their c bapel on •lists the uupo>uig Mte jt wft9 toQ neaf tfae Fort Canning ftnd now a rep resen. Presbyterian straits690 words
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348 1909-01-14 9 There has arrived lately in Tongkah a great number of Chinese mining coolies of the Hukka Clan, from the Federated Malay Slates, in fact, a batch of four or five arrives by every steamer from Penang, says the Straits Echo. These348 words
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131 1909-01-14 9 In a recent issue of the Rangoon Gazette, the following obituary notice appears:— Rataui Dewi.—The Royal Blood aud the Ex-Ministers of the late Burmeso Kings and the citizens of Burma are informed that the death took place at 6.85 a.m. on Monday, December 14,131 words
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Article142 1909-01-14 9 On the 1st inst., a motor-car accident of a serious nature took place on the Jelutong Road, Penang. A car which was being driven by a Malay, ran into a Malay funeral procession. Five men were injured and sent to Hospital. Three of them have been discharged,142 words
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586 1909-01-14 9 Pong Su and Lu Teck, the two men arrested in connection with the recent gang robbery, at the carpenters’ shed, on the site of the old railway terminus, at Tank Road, were, on 6th inst, before Mr. E. E.586 words
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Article70 1909-01-14 9 The steamer Sithonia returned to Colombo, on December 81, after discharging the damaged cargo. On arrival, a survey of some of the cargo left on board was made, and the cargo was ordered to be landed. Another survey to ascertain the seaworthiness of tho vessel70 words
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378 1909-01-14 10 Till; boyi ott lias become such a formidable weapon in commercial warfare urnong the CliineM* in .lava as to arouse great alarm in the mercantile world there, and the Government has lx en ask< d to lend a helping hand in crushing378 words
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131 1909-01-14 10 Details have come to hand of tho heavy gunlayers’ test iu the China Fleet, and the arinou ed cruiser King Alfred, tl igsliip of Vice-Admiral the Hon. Sir Hedwo«th Lamb ton, again heads the results with 150 rounds and 105 hits.131 words
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Article74 1909-01-14 10 Ten thousand copies of an advanced grainmar and composition were lost by the sinking of the freighter Kalotno at Passir Paniarm the other week. J These texts were published by tiie American Book Company and have been awaited by the members of the Bureau of education74 words
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456 1909-01-14 10 Mr. E. R. Koek addressed the Chief Justice at the Suprune Court, on lltli inst., on a motion to set aside an order made by Mr. E. L. Talma, as Deputy Registrar, for service of notice of a writ of summons456 words
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Article94 1909-01-14 10 I he Residence of Mr. E. D. H. Thomson, of the Oopeng Tin Mining Co., Ltd., at < »opong, was destroyed by fire on the night of the Bth inst. The bungalow was built of wood and attaps and it burned for about half an94 words
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Article72 1909-01-14 10 Gu Sunday night, the Hokicns of Lower noon Street elected to make things lively m a general way. A crowd gathered to square accounts with a neighbour. They broke a clock and would no doubt have occasioned further damage but for the intervention of the police who promptly72 words
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181 1909-01-14 10 According to the Perak Pioneer, with tho appointment of Col. L. M. Jackson, Ii.E., as Surveyor General, the various Survey Departments of the F.M.S. have, by a cohesive process, become one Federal Department. This large Department is to be181 words
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212 1909-01-14 10 Soon after 4 p m., on Tuesday, fire broke out in a shed, within tho premises of tho Tanjoug Pagar Dock Board, near which patent fuel, belonging to tho admiralty, is piled. The attap roof of a second shed212 words
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Article80 1909-01-14 10 This operetta, in threw acts, by W. SmythCooper will be produced at the Victoria Memorial Hall, in the first week of February, by the children of members of the Singapore Catholic Club in aid of their annual Christmas Treat. it was originally intonded to stage the play80 words
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Article61 1909-01-14 10 1 lie Commissioners of Customs, at Peking lave held a meeting to discuss matters arising from tho suppression of opium which causes an enormous reduction in revenue. It is proposed to institute new taxation to make up for his loss and it has been decided to tax61 words
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924 1909-01-14 11 the e ve of closing another year "V re our only and staple industry which ax f ir b fat from satisfactory, is concerned In Tinland. giystbe lato j the aH t year has been The continuity in the924 words
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214 1909-01-14 11 A very interesting ceremony took place at the District Hospital, Penang, on the 3rd inst., in the presence of a number of the Medical Department who had attended to witness the removal of the queue from Mr. Litn Tai214 words
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Article81 1909-01-14 11 It is said that, at Penang, hundreds of small traders are burdened with a sum of something like $40,000 worth of coins which are no longer current. The Treasury, so the Straits Echo declares, exchanged coins to the value of $20,000 on Saturday, and, after making this81 words
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377 1909-01-14 11 The Negri Sembilan Budget for 1909 shows an estimated revenue of 91,866,765, and au estimated expenditure of 9*2,378,023, the excess of the latter over the former being 9511,258, states the Malay Mail. Estimates of revenue are usually very conservative and377 words
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212 1909-01-14 11 Ad omiuous item of the report of the Health Officer for the mouth of November, tf&ys tho Times of MalAya, was that in which it was stated that seveu persons died in tho streets ot' Kuala Lumpur in the one month. It212 words
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Article36 1909-01-14 12 MsititKLLh. At 9, Hurmah Hoad, Singapore, on January 6, the wife of F. Merrells, of a son. Cumminoh.—On January 10, at No 1. River Valley Hoad, Singapore, the wife of Walter < 'ummings, of a son.36 words
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Article35 1909-01-14 12 |>K j n<> —Yzklman.—At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on January *2, by the Hev. H. C. Izard, m a., Colonial Chaplain, Leopold Vernon de Jong, of Kuala Lumpur, to Florence Edith Yzelman, of Singapore.35 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1236 1909-01-14 12 which can never be passed.—Straits Times, January 12. There have been fow more interesting reviews of recent trade conditions than that which was wade by Sir Thomas Sutherland at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and 1 >riental Steamship Company. Ho opened by the remark that “awhich can never be passed.—Straits Times, January 12. - 1,236 words
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Article1179 1909-01-14 12 to keep the wind away.”—Straits Times, 'Unitary 11. In the magazines and reviews recently arrived from Home there is much about Milton, whose tercentenary has been in course of celebration. The poet of all that is most sublime in human conceptions gave to the world a sufficientto keep the wind away.”—Straits Times, 'Unitary 11. - 1,179 words
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Article1081 1909-01-14 13 —Straits Times, January 8. Among the lighter aspects of political history during the year 1908 many people will be inclined to give first place to the development of tho suffragette agitation. It was not, however, quite so light as the majority of level headed people could have wished, because—Straits Times, January 8. - 1,081 words
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Article510 1909-01-14 13 Straits Times, January 9. There is very little information available at present as to the real position of affairs in China. We know that, consequent upon the death of the Emperor and the DowagerEmpress, a Regent is in Power, but there is not very much upon which to formStraits Times, January 9. - 510 words
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Article1123 1909-01-14 14 physique of their people.—Straits Times, Jauuary 7. W« endeavoured iu our first «urvc*y of tho Opium Report yesterday to deal with what appear* (1 to b« its rooHt outstanding features. Today it is our privilege to give each regular subscrib* r to the Straits Times a full copyphysique of their people.—Straits Times, Jauuary 7. - 1,123 words
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Article527 1909-01-14 14 not by any means fata).—Straits Times, January 9. A decline of more than five millions sterling in revenuo for tho nine months ending 1 December 31, and of more than one hundred millions sterling in the value of the imports And exports of tho Unitednot by any means fata).—Straits Times, January 9. - 527 words
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Article1122 1909-01-14 14 ,l ta r chance of development.—Straits tunes, January 13. There has been a lull in the news from China, and we do not know with any degree of certainty what has been the fate of Vuan-Shili-Kai, or tho extent to which the Regent is concentrating power in his,l ta'r chance of development.—Straits tunes, January 13. - 1,122 words
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Advertisement91 1909-01-14 12 11i« pout (mo priffl of Slraih i* ye.'ir. 7 li« poal free price of the S trail is $l4 a year. It la not neteatarv to suiter lire for a year. The subscription* for shorter periods are at the tame proper* tionate rate as for a vear. T he Strait91 words
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Obituary39 1909-01-14 12 HEATH. Wkhtkiihoi t. On January 11, at 28, St. Michael’s Hoad, Sorangoon, Singapore, Edwin William Westcrhout, eldest son of Mrs. Francina Wcsterhoiit and the late Mr. William Westerhout of Hengkalis aged 18 years. Deeply regretted. Java papers please copy.39 words
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Article1079 1909-01-14 15 T A movement is on the foot to establish a j club at Port Dickson. The F.M.S. Government allows the mother 6f tho late Dr. Barrack £50 per annum. From the offices of the Union Times, we have received a Chinese calendar for the ensuing New Year.1,079 words
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Article499 1909-01-14 16 Dr. Travers, State Surgeon, Selangor, retired from the service ou p> union on the 1st inst Mr. R. D. He wan is recognised as provisionally in charge of the Consulate for Norway, at Singapore. Sir William Taylor, K.C'.M.G is again in Taiping ai d has gone up499 words
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490 1909-01-14 16 Probably the largest gathering of teachers ever licit! in Singapore was addressed by Professor Robe rt 1. Fulton, of Ohio Wesleyan Fniversity, on the 6th instant, at the building formerly occupied by the Coleman Street Methodist Kpiscopal Church, but now490 words
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Article134 1909-01-14 16 New-s of a terrible disaster in the mountain districts of W est .lava tells of great loss of life nn'ilu I V ,IVy ams had toosened the earth on the side of a mountain overhanging a valley with several villages. K On the earth beginning to give134 words
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247 1909-01-14 16 The fishmongers’ stalls at Chowrasta Mar. ket were not occupied yesterday or to-day owing to a combine among the Mohammedan fish dealers, says the Piuang Gazette of the 2nd instant. The system previously in vogue was that these stalls were leased at247 words
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321 1909-01-14 16 Three Sinhalese were picked up by the French torpedo boat destroyer d’lberville, and brought on to Singapore. Details of the allair are contained in a report made by the Commander of the d Iberville, Lieutenant Lagrenie, to Count do Bondy, the French321 words
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976 1909-01-14 17 n l ordinary general meeting of oo_ Ltd., the I December la, Mr. J. ft. lioM j0 t 'ii,, rliuiriuai). -aid tliat XI8,861) Champing* >n ded U p to Aprd 30 on ll Hn!’ and tho development of the ►>»“ s976 words
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332 1909-01-14 17 The Selangor Budget for 1909 is as carefully prepared and as well printed as its predecessors. Tho revenue estimate of $8,7*28,790 is a cautious one, but none the less sound for all that. In Selangor, says tho Malay Mail, it is332 words
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597 1909-01-14 17 The sixth annual general meeting of the Duff Development Company was held at Winchester House, London, on December 16, Mr. K. W Duff (managing director) presiding. The Chairman said that during the first 11 months of the current year the Company597 words
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Article535 1909-01-14 18 Tramway Cup Competition. The SingajKire I'ranakan Club aud the Bintang 1 irnor, on 7th inst replayed their lu- irj the T ramway Cup Competition which had ended iu a draw in tlieir lir-t meeting, at Beach Boad. and a fairly good game resulted In the li r-t half,535 words
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Article430 1909-01-14 18 5.C.C. v. King Alfred. A fast and inti resting game was the result of the in* cling of fifteens representing tin S.C.C. and JIMS. King Alfred in a match! on the fti aeh Boad reel uimtion, on Saturd »y although the unevenness of the ground, uith grass overgrown430 words
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Article269 1909-01-14 18 January Medal. Twenty-four members of the Singapore Golf Club entered for the January medal, played tor over the links, rendered treacherous i»y recent rains, on Saturday and Sunday. I‘our cards only were returned and three of the players tied oil Saturday. Ferguson won the bill sweep, aud, ou Sunday,269 words
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Article197 1909-01-14 18 5.C.C. v. H.M.S. King Alfred. A very fast and interesting game of hockey was played on the Esplanade, on 7th instant, between the S C.C. and a team from H.M.s! King Alfred. Good play was shown by both sides, but the Club displayed better forward movements and. at the197 words
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Article249 1909-01-14 18 Merchants v. Garrison. I earns representing local jnorchants and the garri«ou met on the Esplauade, on Saturday, for the first match iu connection with the S C.C. Cricket Tournament. The garrison team won. Details follow:— Merchants. B< L. Williams, run out 12 II. H. Mason, c ilson, b Molyneux..249 words
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Article231 1909-01-14 18 Catholic Club Tournament. rJ| lH i b, l !i ar i i to l ,rname,lt the Singapore Catholic Club, which had been in proaZ a smce la,t Bece tuber, was brought ton dose n Saturday evening, when the Champioi shin had to bo fought out between Messrs a nv231 words
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Article145 1909-01-14 19 Malacca l adies’ Rifle Club. The weekly -hoot took place at the High School Bange ou Tuesday and Friday, 5th inil s t)i instant. Chief scores .Miss 0. K. Williams 27 Miss Cotter 24 Miss Brooks 22 Mrs. Kinder 21 Mrs. Cotter 19 Mrs. Shellabeare 17 Mrs. Caldwell 15145 words
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Article206 1909-01-14 19 Selangor Races. For the third day of the Selangor Races -he weather was again fine and the attendance tair. There was but one close finish. i lie results were Gitimx Handicap. Distance R. C.—l Salute, 8.1; 3, Frou-frou, 9.7. iisator y Mi m 2mi 15 8ec8 T <>ta-Ex-Iihikkin206 words
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128 1909-01-14 19 After an interval of a little more than a month, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith resumed, at the Supreme Court, yesterday, the hearing of the case of The Procureur in Singapore of La Soci4te des Missions Etran* geres and Mrs. Augustinha128 words
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111 1909-01-14 19 A half-yearly general meeting of the above club, for the election of its officials, was held on Tuesday. The following officials were elected President, Mr. Ahmed Bowadan; VicePresident, Mr. Noor Mohamed; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Bin Ambacc; Asst. Hon. Secretary, Mr. Abdul111 words
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152 1909-01-14 19 New Year’s Day, at Saigon, witnessed a sensational duel between a local official, bearing the rank of Governor and a prominent member of the bar there, they having had a difference which, in their opinion, could only be settled with152 words
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269 1909-01-14 19 About 9 p.m., on the 27th ultimo, Low Chong Fee was at Kreta Ayer, with a bag on his shoulder. It is alleged that this load contained $80 in notes and $80 in coppers. Low Chong Fee was seized from behind and269 words
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371 1909-01-14 19 Tho annual dinner of the Savage Club, which was held at the Hotel Cecil* the other night, was as usual the occasion of a gathering both large and distinguished in every walk of life. Mr. William Senior, the editor371 words
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Article1915 1909-01-14 20 London, January 6. 31 V'elimirovitcb, in a reply to the Austrian representations, says he was incorrectly reported, and asks for suspension of judginent till he has published an authentic text of the speech. There is now an easier feeling at Vienna. An Admiralty notice in the Gazette advises1,915 words
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Article984 1909-01-14 21 Berlin, January 6. TJie K iropein Press continues to comment uni.iv> iimbly tm tlie change which lias taken place in China. It i> i vi U nt. also, that European financiers art' iImj ii< tt 1 by tin* accouuts of tlie dis-aiis-al (it Yiian-Sliili-K ti There can be984 words
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Article392 1909-01-14 21 Singapore, January 13, 1909. PRODUCE. Gambier 1010 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 18 75 C jprtfc Bali buyers 8 10 do Poatianak 7 60 P ppor. Black buyers 12 50 do White 5% buyers 19 00 S kgo Floor Sarawak 3 02 do Brooei No. 1 2.85 P**rl Sago392 words
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1405 1909-01-14 22 The Gutch steamer Gjarnbi, or rather her shattered fragnn nts, lie on the bottom of tin; harbour alongside the East Wharf, at Tan jong 1‘agar, on 12th inst., as the result of one of1,405 words
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606 1909-01-14 22 Tin* 1*. r-«k Pioneer, of the 9th inst., prints the following: The 1 poll paper, under the heading of ‘A Strange Humour,' states in its issue of yesterday. tliat: It is rumoured that the appointment of Resident General, Federated Malay States, is606 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article512 1909-01-14 23 lw „ao g <, r ,r J# Cg^ 6 orf.Bwa to w.Behn dlberU fin 'u Hnvkman, Deli, Dwndels Merkus. 1“ 1 Lem arc hand, Rangoon, Palitana. 15,1 1 Bou-tfftd Vladimir, f V,aaiVo9took Sile^'oer"^kdoniea'h. Trieste. RauteuKarri*. Palembang, The Japan. ir Tt S D l B A «fr “oWn Peuaog, Straits512 words
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Article456 1909-01-14 23 January 7 Moyuue, Brit str, A’dam, Lcndon, Antwerp Thongwa, Brit str, Madras via ports Sioilia, Brit str, Antwerp via porta Calypso, Brit str, Penang and Deli Frithjof, Nor str, Stagen (Pulau Laut) Teo Pao, Ger str, Gorontalo via ports Profit Nor str, Bangkok Giang Seng, Dut str, Samar&ng via456 words
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LIST OF PASSENGERS.
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Article654 1909-01-14 23 Per P. and O. steamer Mooltan, connecting with the steamer Devanha at Colombo, due January 15.—Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Crane, Mr. Rickard, Mr. G. A. Talbot, Miss A. M. Smith. Per P. and O. steamer Nore, due January 22. —Messrs. V. Knight, B. G. Grigor, C. T.654 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, January 13, 1909.
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Article336 1909-01-14 24 La* of a w Nu “i Uf Imq6 Paid Share* Company Quotatioms forma* Capital Bubicrlbed Valoe ap to Uniwued on Boar— i&OS 2300 000 300,000 30,000 10 10 Belal Tin M. Co., Ltd. ZJ? 1607 1300 000 118,000 11,500 10 10 7.800 Bruang Lid. 601 WOO*,OOO 800,000 60,000 10336 words
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Article387 1909-01-14 24 .an. jinn nnn M7 067/10 41 500 1 AogloM.l.y Robber Oo., Lid, (tally paid) 4 10 0 1906 £160,000 187,062/10 m i llft (oonlrib.) 4.7.6 ann#WWl J 10,600 10 I 10 7,400 Balgownie Robber Estate Ltd. 22 00 1906 1200,000 115,600 J jjqq 1Q fl jg qq 1904 £80,000387 words
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Article163 1909-01-14 24 s «ar *4,s a ,r ,ri r r is; “«a 'ss “as L 1866 116,000.000 16.000.000 120.**) 126 ljfl u 145,00 i )*rvwi i/l, Hongkong and Bbaugbal Bau* 82 10 0 1006 02,400,0V) 2,*00,000 JjJj Howvib Rr«»mr»-, (j <\ 112 50 1686 11,000 *4)0 1,000,000 j 100 j®® KeU163 words
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Advertisement527 1909-01-14 25 TTHE AND CYCLE W0RK8 t&b HUi Street* (opposite Armenian Church). i on sale and repaired#^W<t> do all kinds of Repair Work on Carriage, •'■'•art andH«Jk*ba Wheels, also supply all kinds v ligjtabber Tyres. >31)ati«facti<m 'guaranteed irlmmit rate, fS 5£SEl ST iJM l ttSSJfcflIUWSSSS th« of »ny of Um Sjr«t*m a527 words
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Advertisement311 1909-01-14 26 J SAUCE Assists digestion and gives a delightful piquancy and flavour to all »*'> MEAT DISHES, SOUPS, FISH. CHEESE, CURRIES, SAME, POULTRY and SALADS. '.s The /f.-' Original Genuine Worcestershire. By Royal Warrant to H.M. THC *I«Q. t v >1 .f '<• a ..'ry'f.t V* Now Ready f A Magnificent311 words
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