The Straits Budget, 11 March 1909
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section22 1909-03-11 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXIII. O N 2665. Singapore, Thursday, March 11,1909. T ZTTST22 words
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Article240 1909-03-11 1 leaders- Mr. Birrell s Lament J* Wild Trading in China Tariff Reform r? Man Follows Man Old Age Pensions Prudent Compromise Cradling a Nation ...14-io Lol VL AND Ginekal Opium Reform 2 The Lnte Mr. G. W. Fryer 4 The Di ad Hand Opening c.f Selitar Church240 words
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899 1909-03-11 1 Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, yesterday, an action was commenced by H. Bodoin against G. Michael, proprietor of Wilson and Co., the claim being for $946 13 for balance of wages due on an agreement for service, commission on899 words
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3531 1909-03-11 2 Correspondence regarding the report of the Commission appointed to inquire into matters relating to the use of opium in the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, was laid on the table at the Legislative Council meeting, on Friday.3,531 words
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218 1909-03-11 3 (From Our Corrkspoxdknt.) Johore Bahru, March 4. It is a long time since an execution took place at the Criminal prison here, and when, this morning, four murderers were hanged the subject fonued the general topic of conversation. Details of the218 words
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Article197 1909-03-11 3 The Chinese Government, for the purpose of improving the commerce of the country, has recently discovered an excellent harbour called Lien Shan Gulf, in the Gulf of Pechili. This harbour is situated 200 lis North of Shanhaikwan and is almost encircled by mountains and hills.197 words
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425 1909-03-11 4 Details of the death of Mr. G. W. Fryer are to hand. On the afternoon of February 28, Mr. Fryer was about to be photographed with his staff when he became faint. It was thought that it was425 words
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Article205 1909-03-11 4 An appeal by Chong Sin Kee, who was fined 9100 at Labuan on a charge of illegally carrying on a pawnbroking business there, came before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, on Monday, and was allowed. A quantity of jewellery was seized by the police in appellant’s house, and205 words
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227 1909-03-11 4 Yuan Shih Kai, the disgraced Chinese Minister, had a narrow escape from having his head struck off, so the Echo de Chine hears. The late Emperor Kwang-tsu, ten years ago, bad matured plans for revolutionising China and had ordered Yuan, as227 words
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187 1909-03-11 4 On 3rd inst., a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder was preferred against Koh Ah Ho and Koh Ah Chan, son and father, before the third magistrate. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the acting deputy public prosecutor, and Mr. Tozer prosecuted187 words
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Article157 1909-03-11 4 Ching Ting, who described himself as an opium shop keeper, was tried in the district court before Mr. Howard, on Monday, on a charge of robbery of a deposit receipt for 91,000 and of jewellery valued at 963, belonging to a woman named Holi Yeok Chan, and157 words
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293 1909-03-11 4 On Saturday, m spite of the heavy road« a goodly number of Europeans went out tn the dedication of the Chinese Church Selitar. The collection given wa9 882 tj financial statemeqts showed that the Chines 0 had given, mostly by293 words
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Article211 1909-03-11 4 One of the largest Chinese funerals ever seen in Singapore, took place on 8rd inst., when the remains of the late Mr. Goh Siew Tin, who died on January 16, were removed from bis shop, Telok Ayer Street, to the Tanjong Pagar Wharf on211 words
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Article115 1909-03-11 4 The burned out oil steamer Netherton, which has been lying off Tanjong Rhu over two years, and has been sold to a home purchaser, is to be towed to England by the tug Thames, which arrived from Rotterdam yesterday with the Dutch tanker Drente in tow. The115 words
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638 1909-03-11 5 \i, I B. Carruthers, Director of Agri- entertained on Saturday mght cUh fj.u.11 dinner given in his honour at thi Ma*on^ c Hall, K-ala Lumpur, by the ''T" BUte 0 who Sied the chair, that Mr Carruthers was the first r638 words
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310 1909-03-11 5 A case of unusual interest owing to the prominence of the accused and the defence they set up was begun before Mr. Howard at the district court, on Thursday. The accused were Tan Chun Hi, cliinchew of the local steamer Karang,310 words
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Article129 1909-03-11 5 Mr. F. F. Boult, of Lundu, Sarawak, in his report for January, says that by His Highness the Rajah Muda’s order the Sebuyow Dyaks were told to cease all beating of gongs and feasting. They were carrying on in the same ridiculous fashion as th<* Dyaks of129 words
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Article188 1909-03-11 5 On Saturday, while the steamer Hebe was in the Victoria dock at Tanjong Pagar, two of the Malay crew entered one of the boats hanging at tbe davits and, it is said, sought to lower it. One of the suspending ropes broke and the two men188 words
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453 1909-03-11 5 Ng Ah Yi, Leh Toon, Loh Ah Fook and Loh Ah Moun were again before the third magistrate, on 8rd instant., on charges i of rioting and murder, alleged to have been committed in December last. Detective Sub-Insp. Kim Swee appeared for453 words
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Article206 1909-03-11 5 A few years back rumour was busy with the discovery of a plant in the F.M S. the leaves of which, made into tea. were said to bo a sovereign anti-opium remedy. Tbe plant bore the name of Cumbretnin Gundaicum, and slips from it were forwarded to206 words
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1435 1909-03-11 6 It may be remembered that in the course of discussion on the Currency Act Amendment Rill recently passed by the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements, the opponents of the measure attacked it on two specific grounds: il l1,435 words
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233 1909-03-11 6 From the report of Mr. R. J. Farrer, the acting collector of land revenue, for the year 1908, it is seen that the increase nnder the heading of land rents would have been greater, bat for the fall in the price of233 words
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Article188 1909-03-11 6 A stalwart Chinaman named Ho Ah Fu was placed on trial in the district court before Mr. Howard, on Friday afternoon, on a charge of criminal intimidation of Fong Foon, who appeared in the witness box in prison garb, having recently been sent to prison for giving188 words
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Article13 1909-03-11 7 rTbe Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents13 words
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Article169 1909-03-11 7 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. c: r _in reference to the article of yester.S!'’ late Need* of Tanjong Katong, r eiine with the correspondent in T hl t nil bodv of his complaint of the need* e n»t district, —bis word* are the word* Jnsjom—there i*169 words
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Article119 1909-03-11 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to your article in the Straits Times of the sth inst. headed Business in Singapore, and purporting to be the views of a Danish Commissioner sent out by his Government, I would, as acting Consul for Denmark,119 words
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Article97 1909-03-11 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—At a meeting of the general council of the B. C. C. held at the Hotel Metropole recently, the following definition of an Amateur Billiard Player was passed At billiards, an amateur is one who plays from love of the97 words
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Article236 1909-03-11 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l admire the courage and sound sense of tin present collector of land revenue, Mr. •J. l arrer. \ou have done a great public service in calling attention to his report in your issue of the 6th instant.236 words
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Article252 1909-03-11 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I notice a letter in one of your issues under date Jugra, December 12, and over the signature of Mr. A. E. Macfadyen. In this instrument which he utilises for the purpose of airing his grievances against the Rubber252 words
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145 1909-03-11 7 An Indian trader, of 62 North Bridge Road, named Aloomull Hassimull, lost one of his Indian employees and $275 worth of property on the night of February 17. The missing man was subsequently arrested with the stolen property in145 words
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Article57 1909-03-11 7 Eight-two days from New York the British steamer Indrasamha, Capt. Evans, arrived in Manila on February 21, calling eu route at Gibraltar, Port Said, Sabang. Penang and Singapore. The Indrasamha had a general cargo from the Atlantic seaboard for Manila. In the cargo were two57 words
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80 1909-03-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 9. Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth, and Vic-kers-Maxim, the great ordnance makers, shipbuilders, and steel armour plate manufacturers, have received a commission from the Japanese Government to erect steel works in Japan. The chief80 words
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54 1909-03-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipob, March 5. The Government have paid a reward of $500 to the Chinese police clerk who gave information to the authorities which led to the recovery of some of the Perak Crown jewels and the arrest54 words
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Article32 1909-03-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 5. The work of raising the dredging barge belonging to Pengkalen, Ltd., which was submerged on the evening of February 20, is progressing rapidly.32 words
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Article22 1909-03-11 7 (From Our Own Corrbspondbnt.) Ipob, March 5. It has been decided to construct a new railway station at Ipoh.22 words
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Article139 1909-03-11 7 A case of kidnapping was tried in the district court before Mr. Howard, on Tuesday. The child in question was an infant of ten months, whose mother was a young Malay woman named Salma. Accused was an aged Malay woman known as Noonia. Sergeant Dickson139 words
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Article103 1909-03-11 7 A Hylam servant in the employ of the Japanese Consul was tried before the second magistrate, on Friday, on a charge of theft of eight bottles of champagne and two tins of milk, from his employer’s residence, at No. 3 Leonie Hill Road. The Japanese cook of103 words
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1062 1909-03-11 8 To witness the final of a Malay football competition is now no longer a matter of curiosity but rather one in which much interest is evinced by a large section of the community, if one may judge by1,062 words
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193 1909-03-11 8 The service on Sunday at the Boustead Institute was conducted by the general secretary, who introduced the special speaker, Mr. Clayton S. Cooper. Mr. Cooper is senior secretary of the Bible Study Movement of the American Y.M.C.A., and thus controls193 words
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453 1909-03-11 8 (From Our Own Cjrrrspondrnt.) Penang, March 3. Since the failure of the Penang Chamber of Commerce last year, to exercise the privilege solely vested in it of nominating a representative on the Legislative Council during the temporary absence from the453 words
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Article148 1909-03-11 8 The provinces of Laos in which is the Kingdom of Luang Prabang is a heavy fiscal burden on Indo-China, and seems likely to remain so for many a year. The Kingdom was once a Siamese dependency and was ceded by Siam to France a few’ years ago.148 words
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1219 1909-03-11 9 The weather was verjr threatening at nn Fridav mormng, and it was Lred that the Girls' School would had day for its annual prize distriM?0» irnt long before ten o'clock the sky i rl rhared and the sun was shining all1,219 words
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435 1909-03-11 9 There wan a largo gathering of lady members of the Singapore Rifle Association at the Balestier range, on Thursday afternoon, when firing took place in the March competition for the Walker cup, with the following results:— Miss Ounn 32 Lady435 words
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482 1909-03-11 10 The case In which H. H. Edwards late cashier and book keeper to Messrs. McAlister and Co, Ltd., Ipoh, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of two sums of money ($500 and $400 respectively) was resumed,482 words
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Article183 1909-03-11 10 The accounts of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, for 100 H, show that during the twelve month cases were assisted to the amount of £*****. Sd. there being at the end of the year £147 10s. 3d. on deposit in the Bank,£32 35.9 d. on183 words
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Article448 1909-03-11 10 Last year, the French authorities in Tonkin had no end of trouble from Chinese revolutionists who, on the failure of outbreaks in Kwangsi and Yunnan, had taken refuge in French territory, and sought means of livelihood by brigandage.448 words
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Article73 1909-03-11 10 The well known Dutch painter, Mr. Fred. Duchattel, will visit Singapore again before returning to Europe via Deli. He has been spending a year in Java, whero he painted quite a choice selection from tho lovely tropical scenery of that wonderful island. Mr. Duchattel has kindly consented73 words
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597 1909-03-11 10 The annual report of the Singapore Kitlo Association for the year ended December 81 last, records that subscriptions have f*linn off considerably during the year, and tx penses h*ve increased, and this point will have to be considered during the597 words
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634 1909-03-11 11 ,r mfl master of Wee Bin and Co. s. CaP r b“before the fourth 0 8 n Thursday, on a oharge TSvL maater of a ship used for importing CTJEft--* ued at over ,300 Carror'appeared for the Opium Fa634 words
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640 1909-03-11 11 I want to recall Captain Bower that I may ask him who the informer was in this case, said Mr. J. G. Campbell, when the re-hearing of the secret society case in which seventeen young Chinamen stand charged with attending640 words
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257 1909-03-11 11 Papoo and Aw&ng, two revenue officers, were again before the district coart, on Saturday, charged with intentionally omitting to arrest a Chinaman who was in possession of illicit chandu at Tanjong Pagar Dock on February 8. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the acting257 words
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Article116 1909-03-11 11 Gems occasionally reach our office as will be seen from the following which is too rich to mar with the bine pencil:—Yesterday afternoon at 5-40 p.m., two Sikh watchmen had a quarrel opposite the Netherlands India Commercial Bank. In their wrestling with one another one of them had116 words
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Article105 1909-03-11 11 Nastine —the remedy which, so Reuter reported, the other day, had cured lepers at Bombay has been tried and found wanting in Java. One year and a half ago, the specific was tried at Samaraug with failure as the only result. At Batavia where, says the105 words
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Article119 1909-03-11 11 Mems will he interested in the result of a case which came before Mr. Saunders in the district court on Friday, when a Chinese cook sued Mr. L. F. Willis for twenty-five days' wages, Mr. Willis bringing a counterclaim for damages. The cook left on119 words
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Article21 1909-03-11 12 Tan—Ho.— On March 7, Tan Moeng Tho to Ho Shiok Chui Nco, widow of the late Mr. Wee Sian# Tat.21 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article510 1909-03-11 12 StraitH Timefl, March 8. Mr. Augustine Birrell, is perhaps the most typical member of the present Liberal Goveminent in Great Britain. He represents that curious tendency to treat human nature as something entirely different from what it is, which makes the Liberal Party so frequently a sourceStraitH Timefl, March 8. - 510 words
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Article565 1909-03-11 12 —Straits Times, March 8. We observe that Chinese Public Opinion has been devoting a considerable amount of space to a comment we made recently on one of Dr. Morrison’s vigourous messages from Peking. The matter with which our article was chiefly concerned was Chinese finance, and—Straits Times, March 8. - 565 words
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Article383 1909-03-11 12 of our own currency reform.—Straits Times. March 6. One of the papers laid upon the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday should be read with care. It is a singularly clear exposition of the currency system of the Philippine Islands, and its importance from a localof our own currency reform.—Straits Times. March 6. - 383 words
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Article1145 1909-03-11 12 J. an y other colony or nation.—Straits InneH. March 9. We have said more than once that the honesty of the currency system of these Colonies is not a matter that men with a due sense of responsibility would lightly call in doubt. But it has been done,J. any other colony or nation.—Straits InneH. March 9. - 1,145 words
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Article560 1909-03-11 13 sense being uttered in their name. —Straits Times, March 4. It would be very foolish to regard the election which has just taken place in the Central Division of Glasgow as a matter of no consequence. It is, indeed, one of the most significant of all the byesense being uttered in their name.—Straits Times, March 4. - 560 words
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Article1043 1909-03-11 13 t <•» w n w imv 9 *»v v j vt what one may call a peaceful reign. Straits TiujcH, March 5. America will seem strangely unfamiliar now that Mr. Roosevelt has departed from the White House and ceased to be uncrowned Kaiser of half a continent.*»» t • * <•» w n w ■ imv 9 *»v v j « vt what one may call a peaceful reign. — Straits TiujcH, March 5. - 1,043 words
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Article520 1909-03-11 14 pursued to their legitimate ends.—Straits Times, March 4. The announcement was made yesterday that, for the first quarter of the year, the cost of Old Age Pensions will be eighty per cent, in excess of the estimate. Mr. Lloyd Oeorgo may be justified in saying that thispursued to their legitimate ends.—Straits Times, March 4. - 520 words
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Article576 1909-03-11 14 •—Strait* Times, March 6. On the whole, it is satisfactory to know that at the end of three days the Government has seen its way to withdraw the Kcceiver who was placed in charge of the Singapore Opium Farm. We expressed the hope that a settlement would be•—Strait* Times, March 6. - 576 words
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Article1022 1909-03-11 14 —Straits Times, Marob 10. The last home papers bring a good deal of information about the Conference recently held in South Africa to draw up a scheme for the creation of a Union of the four Colonies— Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, and Orangia From all that has—Straits Times, Marob 10. - 1,022 words
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Advertisement91 1909-03-11 12 The poet free price of the Straits Times la] $3B year. The pott free price of the Straits budget it $U a year. It it not netetearv to tubtenbe for a year. The tub•criptiont for shorter period* are at the tame proportionate rate at for a year. The Straits budget91 words
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Article1402 1909-03-11 15 The new railway ferry boat for WoodlandsJohore was successfully launched on Monday from Keppel Harbour. The output from the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.’s mine for February was 315 piculs of dry dressed ore. The total quantity of tin ore exported by the tributors on the land of1,402 words
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Article884 1909-03-11 16 Mr. W. Makepeace is on a visit to Penang and ban gone up to tbe Crag for a week. Mr. P. A. Yearwood, head master, Outram Itoad School, will act as Inspector of Schools, Penang. Mrs. Cross, of Ipoh, goes home with her children by the P.884 words
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Article139 1909-03-11 16 A bill has been introduced into the Philip, pine Assembly to prohibit the entry into cockpits on days when cock tights are held of males under 14 of all males between the of 14 and 21 when they are still under the care and charge of their parents139 words
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204 1909-03-11 16 (From Our Correspondent.) London via Penang, March 8. The February receipts of rubber amounted to 5,04f) tons. Buyers up to July are offering at the rate of 5/8 per pound. The United States Rubber Company has re-opened all its workshops.204 words
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157 1909-03-11 16 A bill prohibiting the employment of foreigners as captains, pilots, or engineers on ships in the Philippine islands inter-island trade has been introduced into the Philippine Assembly by Jose Altavas. The bill provides that no such officers who are not citizens157 words
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70 1909-03-11 16 (From Ocu Own Correspondent.) London, March 5. Sir Edward Grey, answering a question by Mr. Scott Robertson in the House of Commons, said that negotiations were proceeding with the view of arranging a convention with Japan for mutual protection of English and70 words
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342 1909-03-11 17 The United States Army Engineers have the construction of two large tunnels through ‘he rim of the great extinct crater of Marnoud Head, just east of the city. The tunnels are an adjunct to the great 12-inch mortar batteries342 words
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Article122 1909-03-11 17 An excellent organ recital and sacred concert has been arranged to be held in the Presbyterian Church on March 19, at 9 p.m., to help defray the cost of repairs which have lately been effected to the organ. The vocal portion of the programme will be sustained122 words
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Article111 1909-03-11 17 The report of Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, M.D., ie Registrar of Births and Deaths, shows during the week ended February 27, ‘maths were registered in Singapore, ejuai to a death rate of 30.16 per thousand 01 the estimated population. Malaria l fever claimed 18 deaths, phthisis Onn111 words
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301 1909-03-11 17 At the third sale on 2nd instant, by public auction, held by the Indian Government, of Patna and Benares opium, the following prices were fetched: —Patna Rs. 1,245 per chest. Benares Rs. 1,220 per chest. The respective prices fetched at the301 words
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Article146 1909-03-11 17 Babies has broken out at Saigon and several cases are reported. The mayor of the city immediately directed that all dogs should be muzzled or chained, while pariahs and others of that ilk will be clubbed to death, or will be partly utilised for scientific experimental146 words
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106 1909-03-11 17 We learn that Mr. Gibson, receiver on behalf of the Government, who was placed in charge of the Singapore Opium Farm a few days ago, has been withdrawn. The arrangements which have been made are, we understand, mutually satisfactory and106 words
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Article34 1909-03-11 17 (From Our Own Correspondbnt). Ipoh, March 10. Mr. C. G. Ogilvie was thrown from his horse Flea while riding on the Racecourse, this morning, and sustained a broken collar bone.34 words
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253 1909-03-11 17 The question as to whether a Straits-born Chinaman can commit bigamy or not is now before the Penang Police Court, says the Pinang Gazette of 6th instant. It is being taken as a preliminary enquiry with a view to having the253 words
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98 1909-03-11 17 This month Hongkong is to enjoy a fourteen days’ visit of the third squadron of the U.S. Pacific Fleet under liear-Admiral Harbor. The fleet leaves Manila to-day arriving in Hongkong on the Pith and staying until the 27th prior to proceeding98 words
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Advertisement110 1909-03-11 17 Property Sales. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co’s sale room, on Tuesday Two dwellings, Nos. 70 and 71 Minto Hoad, with vacant land adjacent, total area 4,200 square feet, Government lease with 32 vears to run. Monthly rent $6, each Bought by Chua Guan110 words
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Article971 1909-03-11 18 A Dane, sent out by his Government to the Far East to study trade conditions and the commercial outlook, has been taking notes at Singapore, where, what struck him most was the fierce competition between British and971 words
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Article152 1909-03-11 18 Mr. Henry Herbert Stroud, who described himself as a quarter master sergeant at Fort Canning, prosecuted an Indian merchant named Aloomall Hasamall, on a charge of cheating, in the fourth court, on Monday. Mr. Stroud said that he bought crockery valued at $25 from the accused on152 words
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Article118 1909-03-11 18 A correspondent of the China Mail learns that the mining concession which is developing the tin mines in the Tam-chow district of Hainan, have proceeded so far that they are assured of success; and they are now planning to open a road from their mines near118 words
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240 1909-03-11 18 Considerable interest is naturally being evinced in the progress of the kowloonCanton Railway. On the Chinese section splendid progress has been made; the line having been carried through most success fully for some distance, while the future quarters240 words
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362 1909-03-11 18 Mr. Saunders, the district judge, was en* gaged, on Tuesday, with an application to se* aside a distress warrant, by eight Chinesei for whom Mr. Harris appeared. They were defendants in a claim for rent of land in Serangoon Hoad, Mr.362 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article485 1909-03-11 19 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. Following are details of the Championship C °f :—J« C. Watt, W. G. Ellis, J. u Tones, C. V. Miles, M. Thunder, F. M. St* b ve8 F. G. Stevens beat G. B. andl; G. D. Freer beat E. L. 5* r a n w485 words
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Article47 1909-03-11 19 The result of the February handicap SgJ*. at the Tanglin Club was as 'John Robertson 598 200—798 '.A. Flower 780 wr 780 v'v °2? roffe 200 766 u p Taytor 668 100 768 M. Freeman m m e- A. (leaver 434 2 00 68447 words
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Article253 1909-03-11 19 S.5.C. Fixtures for 1909. A handy little brochure has been prepared by Mr. M. B. Brockwell, the honorary secretary, for the convenience of members of the Singapore Swimming Club. Launches will run every Sunday from Johnston’s Pier at 10, 2.80 and 3.80, returning from the Club at 12.15, 3253 words
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Article381 1909-03-11 19 Warders v. F. Co., Middlesex. A match was played at Pearls Hill on Thursday between the Warders and F. Co., Middlesex Regiment. A fast game was witnessed. The soldiers scored a goal just before half time after a lot of midfield play. The Warders, being two players snort,381 words
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Article449 1909-03-11 19 The Walker Cup. At the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu, on March 1, the members of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club fired off for the third month in connection, with the competition for Colonel Walker’s challenge trophy, and made a score of 184 out of a possible 210 at449 words
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Article2135 1909-03-11 20 London, March 8. An election has taken place in Central Glasgow to fill the place of Sir Andrew M. Torrance (Liberal) deceased. It has resulted in a Unionist victory as follows Scott Dickson (Unionist) 7298 Gibson Bowles (Liberal) 5185 Unionist majority 2118 Mr. Scott-Dickfcon is a Tariff Reformer.2,135 words
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Article755 1909-03-11 21 Berlin, March 3. Mr. Kuni, the new Japanese Ambassador to Austria, has been interviewed at Vienna. He said that Japan hoped for a long period of peace. The best relations existed with China, and a friendly development of relations with Kussia was in progress.. The 1 inancial Commission755 words
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Article248 1909-03-11 21 Singapore, March 10, 1909. PRODUCE. Gambier I 9 00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 13 12$ Copra Bali 7 65 do Pootianak 7 80 Pepper, Black ,,10 87$ do White 5% buyers 17 75 Sago Flour Sarawak 8 05 do Brunei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago 8248 words
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Article143 1909-03-11 21 Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith gave judgment, on Thursday afternoon, in the action brought by Seng Cheang and Co. against the Straits Engineering Syndicate (in liquidation) for work done, loss of profit etc. in a contract for the erection of two bungalows on Blakan Mati island for the143 words
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Article949 1909-03-11 22 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Arthur YonDg, K C.M.G.) presided on Friday afternoon at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present: —the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major-General949 words
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Article167 1909-03-11 22 A Chinese coolie employed at the Muni cipal quarries, Pulo Obin, was badly injured by the fall of a rock at which he was working, on Thursday morning. Two coolies were sent to take him to the hospital, but he died in a ricksha near167 words
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Article138 1909-03-11 22 The Hindus have been much in evidence in the Gaylang -district since Friday afternoon, when there began the Hindu festival of Mamamgam, which is being celebrated at Tanjong Katong. On Saturday the Gaylang tramcars were packed with holiday makers, going to and from the scene of the138 words
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129 1909-03-11 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 5. A quarter of a millien people had assembled in the streets of Washington to witness the inauguration of Mr. Taft as President. A blizzard of snow spdffbd the parade, and cut129 words
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Article458 1909-03-11 22 The Chief Justice resumed sittings at the Supreme Court, on Thursday, when the first case called was the suit of Mrs. J. D. Thomas (who sues in forma pauperis) against Laurence Fernandez, plaintiff being represented by Mr. Knowles and defendant by Mr. Farrer Baynes. The question458 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article549 1909-03-11 23 March 3 Brit str. Fall*. Karatsu, Asiatic B r!ro““ str, Smith. Macassar, CbowTahGerstr, Mollermami, Swatow, Behn V Rri» str. Binns, Bangkok, Katz Bros Du t str. Moss, Samarang, Heap Kni! Moh Japura. But str, Karssies, Palembang, The J hl^it\ R tr n0 Inketer, Deli, W. Mansfield Bloemfontein, Brit etr,549 words
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Article434 1909-03-11 23 March 4 Hyson, Brit str, Hongkong, Shanghai, Japan Slovonia, Ger str. Hamburg via ports Tara, Brit str, Madras via ports Profit Nor str, Bangkok CalypsO, Brit str, Penang and Deli Poh Ann, Brit str, Port Swettenham via ports t Shirala, Brit str, Rangoon Bloemfontein, Brit str, Hongkong, Shanghai Rajah434 words
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492 1909-03-11 23 Per P. and O. steamer Mongolia, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo, due March 12.—Mr. E. Bramall, Mr. M. H. Whitby, Mrs. and Miss Wild, Miss Tarbox, Mrs. Clocombe, Mr. L. E. Hill, Mr. G. Tate, Mr. B. G. Humfrey, Mr.492 words
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Article130 1909-03-11 23 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Feb. 20 —Dot. str. Ambon, Capt. Hoops, from Batavia, Feb. 20; for Amsterdam. Feb. 21 —Dut. str. Wilis, Capt. v d Putte, from Rotterdam, Jan. 16; for Batavia. Feb. 22 —Nor. bq. Gortha, Captain Olsen, from Batavia, Feb. 20; for Padang. Feb.130 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, March 10, 1909.
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Article375 1909-03-11 24 Capitol Faboerlbed of |j JJjJ tSSSId I Oompooy Q TIOKB Last I>iviiies» tiooj Boor— JU I 1903 #300,000 400,000 50,000; 10 10 BelalTinM. 00.. Lid. «00 10% for O’ i(wi7 A Ann nr a ISA 000 31 500 10 10 7,W> Braial Lid. 1301 isoo’.coo eooiooo wlooo 10 10375 words
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Article468 1909-03-11 24 .an' Alan nnn i«7 MQ/in 500 1 1 AagloMalay Robber Oo., Ltd. (fully paid! 4 11 3 10% in '08 1906 4160,000 187,062/10 1 17/6 (eoufib.) 4 9.9 .an. ftuwiftAA .an 7«n J 10,600 10 10 400 Belgownie Rubber Estate Lid. 97.00 12}%in. *07 1906 *200,000 1*0,750 2 ,100468 words
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Article242 1909-03-11 24 i*94 £6,377.10.0 4,806 7,688 19/6 12/6 916 Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency, Lid. 625 16°,', for ’O7 1908 1260,000 202,500 20.26 100 100 475 Brunei Oil Royalty Ltd. 100.00 1907 11,600,000 1,099,672 f .JJ 088 JJ 18 4 511 E tern Smelting Co., Ltd 10.0 5% in. ’OB l€9B 6275,000242 words
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Advertisement125 1909-03-11 25 F.M'S., I ORKS. Sole Ag«nt« for 8.S nd CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS li ‘V \y/ 2-5 6 i *?».</ Y.-’ i {/KSC s 4 rr st 5 Si a O? C C c H si 5! o a P Cu cs ■n o> I r *r If 2, 0TLP m cc125 words
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Advertisement445 1909-03-11 25 1 MARTIN'S f gum Is. i J* htHH*, to rtue on Hm At »n awsEJar REFINED HOME FOR L40IE8. Family received into lady s comfortable home. Healthiest part of London. Girls chaperoned. Studies assisted in English, French, German, Italian, etc. State terms to 'ffc Anglo-French,” e/o Mrs. Henry Tfedeman, Wtajames445 words
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Advertisement274 1909-03-11 26 THE RUBBER WHEEL AND CYCLE WORKS 47 Hill Street, (opposite Armenian Choroh). Bicycle# on hire, for sale sod repaired. We do all kind it of Repair Work on Carriage, Doe cart and Ricksha Wheels, alio supply all kioda of Robber Tyres. Satisfaction guaranteed. I'ncen mod rate. To INVESTORS! A m*LAND274 words
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