The Straits Budget, 28 January 1909
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1909-01-28 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES. VOL. LXIM. NO 265*3- Singapore, Thursday, January 28,1909. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents27 words
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Article289 1909-01-28 1 LKAl'KI^ Hopes t« > Good Trade To luvade America britun* and Germans Jburliiumnt and I*;irty H' Loau Oxford ami the Km pi re It Tinitt. Personal ami National Mm 1;« t strike J Singapore Polo C lub 1 Ci'iimn re» "f tin’ Last Mairiagi at St. Andrew’s289 words
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486 1909-01-28 1 Air. Justice Sercombe Smith, at the Supreme Court, this morning, resumed tlie hearing of the evidence of Alooua Kader Sultau, w’ho is suing Mr. Ho Vang Peng for #2,000, alleged to be balance due on a promissory note. Mr.486 words
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285 1909-01-28 1 hollowing is the IMS report for presentation at the meeting on February 2 The ninth annual general meeting was held on Wednesday, February 5,190 H, when the following Committee of Management was appointed —Mr. W. C. Michell, Mr. G. E. Venning285 words
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718 1909-01-28 2 Ju*t bark from China and Japan and on the v<- of rushing a<-ro*s to .lava, after a short -tay in Singapore, Mr. J. If. Suttor. the* < oinmissiom r in the Kast for the Govern111**11t of the718 words
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220 1909-01-28 2 At St. Andrew s Cathedral, on the 20th instant, a large number of invited guests, including many of the Telegraph Company’s staff, assembled to witness the marriage of Mr. Wilfred K Gibson, Chief Engineer of the Telegraph Compinv’s Cable220 words
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Article163 1909-01-28 2 Compared with past years, the Police Courts were practically empty, on Saturday. Obviously the police overlooked the incurable amusement of games of chance indulged in by the Chinese, and gave them a day ’s respiteon this festive occasion. There was not a single case163 words
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Article129 1909-01-28 2 Inspector Connor and some of his men shadowed ten men, on Friday, night, for some hours. These men passed through a con siderable portion of the town, doubtless taking notes. One of them was well-known to Inspector Connor anti this officer thought it well to place him129 words
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Article487 1909-01-28 2 We have already given some details of th. disaster in Java, and take the following account from the Java Times, of the ltith instant The landslip at Pendjaloe, about 27 miles from Tasikmalaja, is487 words
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Article115 1909-01-28 2 The following Officers of the F.M.S. Government are now on leave: Mr. R. C. Grey, Secretary to Resident, Se augor, three months’ vacation leave to be followed by ten months and nine days’ leave on half salary, with effect from January 5. Mr. C. E. Spooner,115 words
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408 1909-01-28 3 V .„an. on '20th inst., an aged liil i' |N Chinawoman named ,oid u)h< ,7 with kidnapping two Woug l il1 -p i)e uoimn was detained i, loiile 1 M t on toot by Mr. Bailey, ,wiog t«* t C hinese, who408 words
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Article210 1909-01-28 3 I'csjiite tl.c b;id weather, on Saturday, the Cliamlmi in* niatograph had a well-tilled 1 1 (iu>(.*, tli»• slum appearing to be ono of the t a: attractions for local Chinese, of 1,0111 ;i birge proportion of the audience was ujiuposi'i! Ip, pictures and music were Ul: Whaling in210 words
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Article109 1909-01-28 3 (From Oijk Own Correspondent.) Loudon, dauuary 21. A telegram from The Hague announces that the Prince-Consort of Holland, Prince llenry, husband of Queen Wilhelmina, has decided to pay a visit to Netherlands India at au early109 words
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255 1909-01-28 3 A meeting of the Legislative Council is fixed for the 29th inst. The Orders of the Day read:— Motions by tlto Colonial Secretary: —l. That this Council approves the Rules made by the (iovernor in Council under Section 13 of255 words
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122 1909-01-28 3 On Suuday evening, four Malay boys were tempted to bathe at .lumbatan Merab, the bridge at the junction of Thomson and Kaui* pong .Java Itoads. Owing to the swollen condition of the canal and the rapidity of the current, one of122 words
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460 1909-01-28 3 A parcel oo tabling mosquito netting, worth s2">. vs as mi exhibition before Mr. E. E Colmar, mi 20th iust. It was the property of Messrs. John Little and Co. and was alleged to have been the object of460 words
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Article190 1909-01-28 3 Old Singapore Merchant Expires Suddenly. We much regret to record the death of Mr. John Young Meikieham, who passed away suddenly on Christmas morning at the age of <>2, alter a few hours’ illness, says the L. aud C. Express. Mr. Meikieham was the190 words
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472 1909-01-28 4 To the strains of the National Anthem. Mi- Kxcelle:ne*y the Governor, Sir John Aidersejn, h.( M G., accompanied by Cap tain II. H. K Stfjcklev, aide de camp, Mr. McadoWH Kro-f, HH.Sl h. Consul for the .Vonthons of Saiburi and472 words
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Article154 1909-01-28 4 i onsiderable difficulty ih being experienced in gi Itiup the fragments of the bodies of tin drowned stevedores iu the wreck of the Djambi, as the Filipino and Japanese divers object to handling them. One of the divers was slipping a chain under some of154 words
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173 1909-01-28 4 iKkom On: Own Cokkp>i*om*km .i Malacca, January 21. Wednesday being the Prize Distribution Day at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, the Mother Superior and staff issued invitations to the pupils’ parents and friends, and a crowded audience witnessed173 words
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197 1909-01-28 4 When the Italian steamer Capri arrived in port from Hongkong, on the 20th inst., Captain Domenico reported to the harbour authorities that, at half-past three that morning, his ship, in avoiding a sailing tongkang, went ashore on the197 words
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172 1909-01-28 4 .Mr. H. C. K. Harnes, the Auditor of the hast African Protectorate, is coming out to the straits Settlements shortly, at the instance of the Colonial Office, in order to superintend the introduction into the Colony of the new system of accounts172 words
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250 1909-01-28 4 In spite of the date having to be change, for the performance of the Furst Bismarck orchestra at Raffles Hotel, a fairly company was present on Thursday nighprepared to enjoy the excellent dion< always provided ou these occasions250 words
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Article118 1909-01-28 4 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, C.M.G., the Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows that, during the week ended January 10. 221 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of -41 40 per thousand of the estimated population, a considerable decrease from the figures118 words
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Article231 1909-01-28 4 A short time ago, we stated that the Johore Opium and Spirit Farm was held by the Singapore Opium banners and lost heavily. The farmers asked for a reduction, but the Johore Government refused to grant a reduction sufficient to cover the expenses, and took over231 words
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176 1909-01-28 5 i„st.. a t-laro from the v. t |j IA (1, Bangkok, showed ken out thereabout w ,s ascertained th*t the the KroU Rowinn nre U»-. i;,,,., I- from the Chinese Ho*. The 1 ...lied tbe scene, closely Vi k Polioe176 words
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Article169 1909-01-28 5 I;. u i Mll ('(M rp»*r anil the otticcra of u V„ ,man M n of War. now in port, were intertstiiu-d ;il dinner. on Monday, by His Ks'rllency the Governor. Sir John Anikrson. K.C.M.G. I ug is 1! t« li’st 01 bursts: i nt a169 words
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Article210 1909-01-28 5 <'u v. ha-t out* estate in Selangor deer iiv«• b< n lining a good deal of damage by atmu '..ft c gneu tops of tlie young rubber trees. I lu M ilay Mail gives the following plan for Killin'.: oil tin depredators has been adopted with,210 words
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355 1909-01-28 5 At a public banquet in the Hotel Metropole, Swansea, on December 22, Mr A. M. Smith, manager of the King’s Dock woiks for Messrs. Topham, .lories and Kailton, contractors for the uew dock at Tanjong I’agar, and who was to leave for Singapore355 words
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Article97 1909-01-28 5 The Imperial Chancellor has submitted to tho Bundesrath a Bill to grant a subsidy to the North German Lloyd for the establishment of a line from Singapore to New Guinea in connection with tho four weeks service between New Guinea on tlie one side aud Hongkong and97 words
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Article81 1909-01-28 5 The recent continual rains have not been productive of damage, nor of much incouveniencc iu the town or its immediate suburbs. There was Hooding of the low ground behind tho Bukit Titnah Hoad cemetery. Tho bulk of the rainfall was out Bukit Timah way, where the top dressing81 words
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Article88 1909-01-28 5 The Perak Pioneer understands that mining operations iu Batu Kurau are being seriously handicapped owing to the heavy transport expenses. Food stuffs are extremely dear, as they have all to be carried by coolies for several miles, owing to the new Batu Kurau road not being88 words
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255 1909-01-28 5 A group of Dutch ami American capitalists have started in .lava, the Java Keptile Skin Co. for the purpose of providing tlie world with snake skin. It seems that ladies rather like snake skin belts, pui si s aud hags,255 words
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Article165 1909-01-28 5 Four Chinese eutered No. 104, North Bridge Road, ou Sunday afternoon, where some men were gambling, and demanded $2 each, claiming, so it is alleged, that they were public servants. The police were summoned aud all four were arrested. A Siamese living in Beach Road165 words
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Article239 1909-01-28 5 The following from the Times of Malaya amplifies our special telegram It appears that yesterday (Monday) at about 11 a.m. a Chinese mining towkay named Chew Svvee Seng left Ipoh on his bicycle to ride to Pulai where his mine is situated. He had with239 words
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1691 1909-01-28 6 'Ii n. Ik i (A ti c Herbert Withers Cuu rt < i fi,f ,tii v• v l.»> iimu ij here senne; day-* apo troin In 1 N ative; State*-. <li;tvir:*/ j r* 1 11 v < /Hit- hum Ceiutnp and Jndiai.1,691 words
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149 1909-01-28 6 Mr. P. Cold, of Messrs. Kvatt and Co., vaexamintd by Mr. J. A. Delay and cres-. examined by Mr. C. 1. Carver, on the th instant, relative to certain accounts, the lengthy examination and cross-examination of Mr. (ieorge Smellie being suspended149 words
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116 1909-01-28 6 The Assize case iu which Liiu Tek Ho is charged with murder and voluntarily causing hurt, as the result of a collision between twakows in the Singapore- liiver, was continued before the Chief Justice, on Tuesday, when the day was116 words
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176 1909-01-28 6 An iritCM view is published in the Indian I>.iily Teh graph with Dr. and Mrs. Bullock Workman, the noted Himalayan explorers, who are now in Bangalore*. lin y *-a (1 of their explorations of the glacial regions mar the I'amirs, that176 words
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1666 1909-01-28 7 ltl who tiirtievl King’s «f tilts aged clrtolli f til. Ul !> rliiutaIt mil, continued In-. t in. I-l.i-titf i.’ 11 H examination by .Air. 1 ijrt.il ntlioil to join a a* tli. Sov.-..ly.two but In ili'l '“’t1,666 words
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303 1909-01-28 7 A young surveyor, named Richards, was before Mr. \V. E. Hooper, on Monday, on charge* of having evaded payment of gharry hire. He engaged a giiarry on the lbth instant, at 0 a.in., and kept it till nearly 9 p.m. Then he303 words
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2283 1909-01-28 8 J jtOM Or I: O A s Oilll'.K>l'0NliKM.) London. I >eci mber .‘<1 N I>ij r; 1 1 addressing an audience of w*»; ki,ji» |ji« n i,a >ciulism, an Karl lecturing "notHini n on2,283 words
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206 1909-01-28 9 V. my t Canton has telegraphed to ,i„. of the l' wo inking that ;l Cillu U s ot lice Ik* forwarded to j-, at oik'i*. Ih* has also asked that L irt t s. i) allowed to pass206 words
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229 1909-01-28 9 A private communication recoivi d from K i;i'i l/mipur brings tho news of tho forthiniiiy <1« putuic < f Mr. .1. H. Carruther* for tiiy W.-st lnd.rs. wluro, it is said, ho will l! 1,1 i-ppjiuttaiut uiuliT tho229 words
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1069 1909-01-28 9 The following article app< ars iu The Scottish Jtoview, dated December 24. As to whether they consider the account a realistic one we leave it to our Scottish readers to judge for them selves Singapore, he writes, with its douse1,069 words
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Article127 1909-01-28 9 Major llodgius, K.G.A., is to be commended for bis action in regard to ricksha pullers who are so often deserving of being brought up with a rouud turn. On Tuesday, ho prosecuted live pullers, before Mr. \V. K, Hooper, for refusing to ply. The men were on127 words
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Article84 1909-01-28 9 On Monday was a bu y day with Mr. It. J. llawtrey, Second Assistant Superintendent of Police, who spent nearly the whole day in the Second and Third Magistrates’ Courts, prosecuting Chinese who had been conducting gambling games, chiefly fan t in, during the Chinese New Year holidays.84 words
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Article2785 1909-01-28 10 Th< Bangkok crick* t cloven arrived in Singapo.e badly in need of practice own <4 to flood*, in their own district. During the w##k they put in some useful work at the h planade nets,2,785 words
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593 1909-01-28 11 The German mail steamer Prinz Regent Luitpold, which came in on Sunday, brought no news regarding the condition of the Straits of Messina soon after the earthquake. The officers, however, had an interesting story to narrate. The593 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article734 1909-01-28 12 -Straits Times, .lauuary 25. Sir Felix Schuster followed Mr. Winston Churchill the other day in saying that he believed the worst of the trade slump was over and that an improvement might he looked for soon, if it were not so highly probable that the young-Straits Times, .lauuary 25. - 734 words
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Article549 1909-01-28 12 f-f ••vvvy-jri of natioDn) military service. straits Time January 23. The report of the United States General Staff on the possibilities of an Oriental army three hundred thousand strong being landed in America, is one of the most remarkable documents published in recent times. The distance thatf-f – ••vvvy-jri of natioDn) military service.—straits Time January 23. - 549 words
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Article612 1909-01-28 12 Straits limes, January 21. it is quite evident that the visit of Kim> Edward aud Queen Alexandra to Berlin is to be an event of more than usual interest. In view of what has occurred recently— tin publication of the notorious-Kaiser interview in a Loudon paper, andStraits limes, January 21. - 612 words
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Article1142 1909-01-28 13 the source of all British liberties. —Straits Times. January 23. ./party Government crops The i rt n in tiro serene atmoColony, where one may pll<r< ||„„itv of being a legislator e ise to the ignominy of withoot we ftro not wholly co ia! '..rtv taint. The officialthe source of all British liberties.—Straits Times. January 23. - 1,142 words
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Article533 1909-01-28 13 representing capital.—Straits Times, January 21. The statement made by Sir Herbert Maxwell that London Banking returns ip 1 J08 showed a decline equal to six hundred and ten millions sterling is even more indicative of the collapse of commerce and industry in the United Kingdom than therepresenting capital.—Straits Times, January 21. • - 533 words
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Article1196 1909-01-28 13 Strait* Times, January 20. In a recent issue of the Journal of the Royal Colonial Institute, there is the fulb text of an address by Professor Egerton on Oxford and the Empire,” and of the discussion which followed. The justification for such au address is sufficient!}’Strait* Times, January 20. - 1,196 words
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Article1058 1909-01-28 14 THRIFT, PERSONAL NATIONAL. that disregards it.”—Straits Times, January Lord Rosebery lias been discoursiny on thrift with that deiiyhtful ease and yrace which h ivc made him the most popular of liviny speakers. The rueetiny of a bank does not strike the ordinary man as an occasion on which the opportunitiesthat disregards it.”—Straits Times, January - 1,058 words
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Advertisement92 1909-01-28 12 The poet free price of the Strain 7 intfi i* i'W y* a The p<nt free price of the Strait* budget it $l4 yearIt i» not neceitarv to t.ilArrd>c for a year. Ihe subscription* for khorter p< ri<*Jt arc at the kame propor* tionale rate at for a vear. The92 words
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Article888 1909-01-28 15 N\ e are informed by the general agents of the liayalla Rubber Co., Ltd., that in response to the request of the diroetors of the Company for applications for a proposed issue of 2,500 Preference shares of $lO each, over 6,000 Preference shares have been applied for.888 words
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Article254 1909-01-28 15 Surgeon Captain P. Fowlie has been transferred to the Reserve, S.V.C. Mr. J. Davidson, of Messrs. Harrisons and CroRfield, Ltd., Colombo, is joining the Kuala Lumpur Office of the firm. The Rev. J. A. B Cook is away at Muar for his annual visit to that Mission254 words
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Article150 1909-01-28 15 On Saturday evening, says the Bangkok Times, of the 18th inst., the Bangkok Customs officials made an importaut seizure on board the Solva, as a result of which two Greeks named Baroui and Araris were brought up yesterday at the Borispah Court charged with attempted smuggling of150 words
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Article108 1909-01-28 15 At Sourabaya, the principal seaport of Java, the public complain loudly of the prevalence of piracy on tho neighbouring coast —an evil now on tho increase—the sufferers being native trading craft. Tho Government trusts in au inefficient marine police, says an exchange, though tho public interest requires108 words
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133 1909-01-28 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 23. The Washington House of Representatives has voted the necessary expenditure for the building of two additional Dreadnoughts. The opponents of this expenditure angrily fought against it,133 words
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267 1909-01-28 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, January 24. Last night, in the Malacca Club, the annual general meeting of the Malacca Golf Club was held with a fair number of members present. Tbe Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. MacKenzie presented the accounts for the267 words
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Article68 1909-01-28 15 Owing to the casualty to the Capri, which will necessitate her detention hero some* time for repair, it has been decided to send the relieved men of the Italian Legation Guard at Peking, and somo Italian men-of-war sailors home by other ships. The sailors are Sicilians and68 words
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Article209 1909-01-28 16 Selangor Club. i,,. in;u vmi g «-coroH wire returned for tin* him.ary iu untidy Widal ot the Selangor Club .1 II. rye 01-IS 7.1 o d i.ik.im Hi# 4 hi H. C Piatt o.j s 8.7 A I*, R tiii -on fc5 H h7 K 'lavior 100 12 88209 words
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Article336 1909-01-28 16 Competitions at Penang. At the Rdl» It tnge, Koupong Uharu. on the 1 sth m-t.. the tin tubers of the Penang Ladies’ Kille Club hud olf for Colonel Walker’s Challenge Trophy, w hich is open for coin- petition to all the ladies title clubs ill the Straits SettU336 words
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Article193 1909-01-28 16 Match at Malacca. A match was played at Malacca, on Saturday, between teams of 10 men a side capt uned respective ly by l)r. Hcnnessy and S. W. .M001 house’s, utter an exciting game Mr. Moorhouso’s side won by one wicket. The following were the scores. Du. Hunnkssy's sou;:193 words
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Article161 1909-01-28 16 S.R.C. v. F. Co., Middlesex Regt. A fairly tast hock< y match was played on the Esplanade, on Mouday, between teams representing the S R C. and F. Co., 8rd Middlesex Regemeut. For the greater part ot the? fust half botli teams were active on the offensive, but neither161 words
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Article216 1909-01-28 16 I or the first time, tlioiuciiibcrs of the above club held a musical entertainment to celebrate the Chinese New Year, on Friday night. The club house was beautifully decorated with Hag*- and evergreens, aud presented quite a cay appearance. 1 lie S< cretary of the Club congratulated216 words
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Article652 1909-01-28 16 S.C C. V. S.k.C. The S C.C. and Hie S R.C. met in a soccer match on tlm former’s ground, on 20th inst., and a game was witnessed which proved not as good aud interesting as was e xpect cd. The home team played a man short among652 words
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Article264 1909-01-28 16 Penan# Races. <> ir correspondent at Penang wires the results ot the first day of the January meeting ie enang lurf Club. Fine weather prevailed until after the Paddock Cup was ruu when ram fell heavily. P Tbe course W asKoo.lgoi«. The result 0 taDce 000 Jl >ll*264 words
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Article289 1909-01-28 17 The Selangor Cup. Tlie third annual competition for the Sclauuor Cup commenced on Saturday, and we had the pleasure of meeting a team from Singapore. says the Malay Mail. The first tie was between Singapore and Selangor II aud the teams were:— Singapore: Mr. O. V. Innes 1, Mr.289 words
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Article53 1909-01-28 17 <iolU Medal. Bowling for the Gold Medal will take place, ,1 H an f^ lu on Friday, 29th instant, a V’ p ro. sharp. Iu blowing members have qualified "new, D M. Craik, C. \V. Darbishire, v Qn st °D. v. A. Flower, H. Freeman, W™ 11, H> A>53 words
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681 1909-01-28 17 The death of a Burmese princess at Saigon, the other day, drew the attention of the public there to her son—styled the Myngoon Prince —who is a Pretender to the throne of681 words
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129 1909-01-28 17 (From Our Correspondent.) London, via Penang, January 24. The Rubber Market is firmer on some resumption of American buying. Linggi Plautations Company are issuing 220,000 shares of 2/- at 8/- premium. The Company has purchased the Kamuning Estate for 70,000129 words
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Article118 1909-01-28 17 Our military readers will be interested to know that among the men of the* Ist Bedfords, who recently returned home from Aden after 19 years’ service abroad, mostly spent in India, was Colour Sergeant Robinson, who went out with the regiment in 1890, and has therefore118 words
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Article78 1909-01-28 17 Chu Chim, who lives in Gaylang Road, was sentenced to nine months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Howard in the District Court, yesterday, for attempting to pass a counterfeit dollar on an Arab Street merchant, named Tan Ah Kye. When the police went to accused’s house, they78 words
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Article93 1909-01-28 17 A peculiar case was mentioned to the Third Magistrate, yesterday, and adjourned for a week. A Hokien named Guan Sin Pan, living at No. 44, Pekin Street, was charged with theft of $245 from fellow lodgers and was detained by them under restraint for three days, when93 words
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Article16 1909-01-28 18 'Tl**- Straits Times in not responsible for the ©pun* ns A its >rresp indents J16 words
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Article302 1909-01-28 18 To tin Kditor of the Straits Times. ''ir, ’l l weak point in Mr. Mav s aruurnnut relative to the tyrant of suit' ratio to worn n, cl« a r y brounht out in both of his rotomunio it #*i*>, s* ms to mo* to ho summed302 words
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Article415 1909-01-28 18 To the K liter of the Straits Times. Sir. fllow me to appeal through the columns ot your paper to public charity in the Straits Setth meats and Federated Malay States with a view of raising funds in aid of the sufferers from the terrible earthquake disasters415 words
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279 1909-01-28 18 The Sourabaya Handelsblad calls attention to tlx- timber wealth of the Netherlands India islands, and to its lack of development. In Fast Sumatra, timber is felled to meet local consumption in Deli, but nothing is done to gain a foothold in279 words
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189 1909-01-28 18 Pan Ti Ching, formerly manager of the Yuenshaug Kxehango and Trading Com-, pany, and one of the most influential Chinese in Manila, was sentenced, on January 5, in the criminal court to six months’ imprisonment tor estafa, says a189 words
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253 1909-01-28 18 In the District Court,' before Mr. C. ,1 Saunders, on Tuesday, Hassimullah, keeper of a seamen’s lodging house, sued a former serang, named Assudullah, for damages for alleged malicious prosecution. Mr. .Tam* s Aitken appeared for the plaintiff and Mr..)253 words
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Article109 1909-01-28 18 Detective Sergeant -Joyce prosecuted a pa nvu broker named Tan Gim Wee, before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. A. de Mollo, yesday, on a charge of receiving two massive brass candlesticks in pawn aud not notifying tho police for tw r o days after he had received109 words
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Article91 1909-01-28 18 Ou Tuesday evening five men. armed with knives, entered a house iu Cross Street, tied up three persons, and carried off a quantity ot property. The inmates were so alarmed that three hours elapsed before they ventured to report the matter. The police, however, laid hands on91 words
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Article119 1909-01-28 18 Low All Low, a tram conductor, was beme the Second Magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of negligent conduct in ordering a Clnnese tailor, whoso home is at No. llf>, ictoria Street, to change his seat on a tram while it was in motion. The unfortuuate man119 words
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658 1909-01-28 19 Fk )Nl OCR <»wx c'ohkkspondknt.) Kuala Lnmpur, January 1M Ihv commenced shortly after half \\li,n I'l' I the wickets were soft and pli *ttHitl ,l,or l t rh (j 0 i o „y batted first Sue h,* md lost658 words
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446 1909-01-28 19 Yesterday evening, a very fashionable and impressive tonsure ceremony took place at the residence of His Excellency -Phya Sri Sahadheb, the Vice-Minister of the Interior, whose daughter was the subject of the interesting function. Grand preparations were made for the auspicious event,446 words
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442 1909-01-28 19 “Jack” Johnson left Sydney, on the 3rd instant, for Melbourne. Prior to his departure the world’s heavy-weight champion expressed his views relative to the ethics of his profession Since I beat ‘Tommy’ Burns, he said, the people of New South Wales442 words
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188 1909-01-28 19 In his History of the Methodist Episcopal Missions in India, which were founded at the time of the Mutiny, by men of whom some are still alive and active, the llov. Dr. J. E. Scott gives some striking figures regarding the growth188 words
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Article2086 1909-01-28 20 London, January iO. Lord Northcoto, lately Governor General of Australia, lias been banquette d at the Colonial Institute. There was a most notable assembly of Governors and Peers. Referring to coloured immigration, the guest said that it ought to be regarded from the Australian as well as from2,086 words
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Article882 1909-01-28 21 Berlin, January 20. Mi. lioosevelt has pointed out that the •Japanese question must be settled by the Federal Government and not by individual States. Kiuo Edward wishes that the Emperor William should be present at the reception in Berlin Town Hall. lhe military and naval attendants on Edward882 words
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Article330 1909-01-28 21 Singapork, January 27, 1909. PRODUCE. Garabier buyers 9 87.$ do (Cube No. 1) unpicked ;3 75 Copra Bali 8 20 do Pootiaoak 7 70 Pepper, Black 12.47$ do White buyers 19 00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3 021 do Brunei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago 8 75 Coffee Bali 23330 words
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690 1909-01-28 22 The following report to the Shareholders is made by the Genera) Manager of the Ranb Xustraliau Gold Mining Company. Limited, for the four weeks ending •January 2 Gentlemen, J herewith beg to submit my r< port690 words
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260 1909-01-28 22 At the Teutonia Club, on 20th iust., a most successful amateur theatrical performance, followed by a dance, w'as given in honour of Admiral Coer per and the ollicers of the Fuerst Bismack and Tiger. The ma jority of the audience was,260 words
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Article136 1909-01-28 22 New Year’s Eve in Sarawak was celebrated in the usual way by a dinner party given by Mr. Bryan, Manager of the Borneo Coinpany, Ltd., at his residence Bukit Mata, Kuching, says the Sarawak Gazette. Fortylive guests sat down, the largest number, we, believe, that136 words
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Article64 1909-01-28 22 1 he ease of Mahomed Ghouse. the bank nipt, was again before Mr. E. C. Howard I .strict .lodge on 20th inst. and was eon. eluded, the defendant being sentenced to mini months ngo.ous imprisonment for r.ismg 9d.b00 by presenting a fraudulent in voice lor goods to64 words
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389 1909-01-28 22 The members of tlie Singapore Sportu, > Club were called together for the general meeting, at the Singapore Exchange on the 20th instant, and when Mr. PayjV Gallwey took tlie chair there were some tliiity members present, including si r Arthur389 words
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Article199 1909-01-28 22 Who Bagged the Bag On the 19th instant, a Chinaman was moving through the town in a ricksha with a bag containing $450 in notes and cash. He would seem to have been in a very abstracted mood for he does not recollect tlur roads he passed along. He woke199 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article505 1909-01-28 23 January ao v, h str Martin, Antwerp, w ,rall>i'l-» rr Kb 8t M V D v‘.: >,T t r Hausseod, Rangoon. Taik j SolfoK‘1- N,U Lce ,!mu Hanrowitz, Bangkok B*li- 6 U i “n'enioo. Hongkong. El Meyer < Ko.'iiing, Palembang, Fob Hin Opbir. i’"' u 21 r i („t505 words
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Article512 1909-01-28 23 January ao Ban Poh Guan, Brit str. Macassar via ports Profit Nor str, Bangkok Amiral Nielly, Fch str, Dunkirk via ports 31 fNatuna, Ger str, Sarawak Thesues, Brit str, Antwerp via ports Benoa. Dut str, Pangkalan Bra*;dan Giang Seng, Out str, Samarang via ports Hook Lee, Brit str. Bag512 words
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639 1909-01-28 23 I Per P. and O. steamer China, connecting with the steamer Britannia at Colombo, dne January 29.—Miss E. E. Crouche, Miss J D. Cameron, Mr. A. M. M&cphil, Mr. A. Stewart, Mr. J. A. Crowkcr, Mr and Mrs. H. S. Young, Mr.639 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, January 27, 1909.
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Article397 1909-01-28 24 D forrna. Capital Bnbeoribed of i OT,i Labt Divihkni, tif.Ti 1 Shares 5- i ”1 “""j I I 190H 1900,000 400,«MK) 13,000 10 10 Belat Tin M. Co., Lfci. jj It for m 0’H *>7 8300,000 119,090 11,500 10 10 7.500 Braang Lid. *01 MOO. COO 610,000 63,000 l»i397 words
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Article408 1909-01-28 24 905 £1.30,030 137,062/10 1 J Anglo-Malay Robber Oo., Lt% (tally pair 4 5.0 10% in.’08 1 ns,50) 1 j 17/6 I (oonint 426 1903 8203,000 i 115,500 J 1 $*i22 In 7,400 Balgownie Rubber Estate Lid. 22 50 12$% in. ’07 l 2,100 10 5 i, 19.00 1904 £33,030408 words
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Article162 1909-01-28 24 HVA £1,377.10.0, 4 805 7,688 12/6 12/8 gift T> nl A —l T~ 190» *250.000 250,00) 2 500 100 100 o t»otern Agepoy, Ltd. l5O for 07 1907 *1,500,000 1,050,000 150,000 10 7 I*™“' 0,1 Royalty Ltd 0u 00 J ,or 07 m..,*. 50 J, patera SmeU'Dg 00., Ltd162 words
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