The Straits Budget, 19 August 1909
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1909-08-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE ‘STRAITS TIMES!” VOL. LXIII. NO. 2688. Singapore, Thursday, August 19,1909. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTUAr Price 25 cents27 words
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Article230 1909-08-19 1 leaders—- Second Rubber 1*2 External and Internal ...12-18 The Hard Cane of Crete... 13 Chinese Brains 1314 Lord Kitchener'! Task 14 Linggi and Kamuning ...1415 Local and Gknkkal— Legislative Council 1 The Governor in Penang 1 Agri-Horticultural Show ...2, 3-4 The .Jungle Burning Fatality 4 Registrar-Generals Births230 words
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657 1909-08-19 1 The Governor’s Deputy, Sir Arthur Young, K. C. M. G., presided, on Friday afternoon, at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present:—The Attorney-General, Mr. W. J. Napier; the i Colonial Engineer, Mr. A.657 words
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116 1909-08-19 1 (Fkom Oi;h Own CokkksI'Onpknt.) Penang, August II. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. 0. M. G., yesterday visited Province Wellesley with 5lr. R. N. Mland. Resident Councillor, and the inspecting senior district officer and a Public Works depart116 words
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2271 1909-08-19 2 (From Our Spkcial Cokrkhpondknt.) Penang, August 9. j After heavy rain on Saturday night, and the promise of more yesterday —fortunately unfulfilled —to day has passed off in the most brilliant and hot weather. Those who have donned anything more2,271 words
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1629 1909-08-19 3 Some Description of the Exhibits. Some preliminary details of the show have already been sent to you, but it was then impossible to refer to exhibits, for the simple reason that they were not there. The customary question of the visitor is, where is1,629 words
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Article1379 1909-08-19 3 Penang, August 12. Fine weather prevailed yesterday, and the Agri-Horticultural Show was better attended than on the two preceding days. Miss Anderson presented the prizes in the afternoon. The cup valued at 1150, presented by the Planters’ Association of Malaya to the exhibitor winning the greatest number of1,379 words
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238 1909-08-19 4 The B. N. B. Herald, of 3rd inst., says:— Fuller particulars are now to hand as to the death of Mr. Kershaw. It appears tbat on July 13, Mr. Kershaw took charge of one gang of coolies and238 words
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Article159 1909-08-19 4 R. M. C. L. Litchemanan C’hetty sued A Sinnayah and C. M. Kumaroo in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justico,on Thursday for $1,500 as principal and interest alleged to bo due on a promissory note. Mr. Mundell appeared for the plaintiff. As first defendant is159 words
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711 1909-08-19 5 In August last year, the Straits cricket leven defeated the States representatives, at Singapore, by seven wickets. On August at |> e nang, the similar match pertained very much to the Dature of a damp squib. The men of the States711 words
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Article153 1909-08-19 5 A complimentary dinner was given on July 21, at the Trocadero Restaurant to Mr. J. B. Carruthcrs, late Director of Agriculture, Selangor, F. M. S„ by a few friends in London. The following were present:—Mr. Gilbert F. Traill (in the chair), Mr. A. S.153 words
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Article62 1909-08-19 5 (From Ouk Own Corkkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 11. Towkay Yap Hon Chin was taken before a magistrate privately, this afternoon, and it is understood that if lie satisfies his Worship he will be released on his own bond and two sureties. Kuala Lumpur, August 12. The towkay62 words
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Article136 1909-08-19 5 Puah Hok prosecuted three other Chinese in the district court, on Monday on a charge of causing him grievous hurt. Tho names of tho accused were Lim Kow, Lim Mi, and Lim Chuan. Mr. Cooper appeared for tho prosecution and Mr. Campbell for the defence. Complainant136 words
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524 1909-08-19 5 Sir Gordon Voules, presiding at the general meeting, of the Kepong (Malay) Rubber Co., said their present manager, Mr. Dunbar Fraser, estimated the company’s production for 1909 at 14,000 lbs. of robber, and, con sidering that in the 14 weeks during which tapping524 words
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Article101 1909-08-19 5 John Lewis Byon, alias Tait, Grant, Hartley and SimpHon, was charged boforo the chief preHidency magistrate at Calcutta, with bad livelihood. Ho had lived in nearly every hotel and boarding house in the city and was being pressed to pay the bills. Ho declared all101 words
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381 1909-08-19 6 Mrs. Pearce, of 39 Dhoby Ghaut, went out from her house at noon, on August 1, leaving no one there, but padlockiog the door. Upon her return, about three o’clock, she found that the padlock had been removed, the house381 words
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Article109 1909-08-19 6 With agriculture and horticulture in the air, the August issue of the Straits and K. M. S. Agricultural Bulletin is timely. A most interesting article on the preparation of camphor in the F. M. S. is signed by Mr. J. W. Campbell, superintendent of experimental plantations in the109 words
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Article103 1909-08-19 6 The report 'of Dr. D. K. McDowell, the registrar of births and deaths, shows that daring the week ended August 7, 198 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death rate of 36.16 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 26 deaths, dysentery 12,103 words
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293 1909-08-19 6 There was a serious affray on the X. I>. L. steamer Loo Sok at 9.80 a.m on Thursday when the cargo coolies went aboard after the steamer had dropped her anchor in the roads. She had brought over three hundred293 words
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217 1909-08-19 6 In the course of his tour of the Malayan Peninsula and inspection of the mining operations which yield two-thirds of the tin supply of the world, Mr. R.» McAuslan, engineering representative of W. Simons and Co., Ltd., the dredge-builders of Glasgow,217 words
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65 1909-08-19 6 (From Our Own Corkkspoxdknt.) Penang, August 11. The police have effected a smart discovery of a secret society, at the Kopewalk, during the ceremony of swearing in new members. A quantity of paraphernalia was secured and fifteen Chinamen were arrested. The65 words
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424 1909-08-19 6 Gonuine inventors were pleased in at the set-back reported in the rubber at the last sales, for it help* ably in eliminating rash speculation over-buyinK m shares for forward deliver, the chief causes of undue ami unl lta inflation of prices,424 words
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155 1909-08-19 6 The government of India have had undtf consideration for some time the question ot the cultivation of opium in Malwa, in view o the gradual restriction of exports to t [una The position is a difficult one, for stocks ot155 words
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434 1909-08-19 7 D K. McDowells annual report on kh 'registration of births and deaths in Straits Settlements for the year 190 h wL laid on the table at the Legislative rnuncil meeting, on Friday afternoon. From ilia it is gathered that the mean esti--1 ‘‘Lh434 words
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185 1909-08-19 7 In the course of an account of the celebrations at Kaub, on the 9th met., a correspondent of the Malay Mail writes Punctually at 10 a.m. sports were commenced, and were most keenly contested until noon, when all adjourned for185 words
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460 1909-08-19 7 The London and China Express referring to Pahang Consols Co says A circular to the. shareholders states that owing to the very unfavourable telegrams received from Mr. Nicbolls, the sub-manager in charge during the manager’s absence, the directors think it advisable to at460 words
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Article136 1909-08-19 7 At St. George's church, Penang, on Tues day, Mr. George Napier Magill, Manager of Blackwater Estate, Klang, Selangor, and son of Mr. William Napier Magill, of Killucan, Ireland, was married to Isabelle Emily, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Tom Gibson. The bride was given away by136 words
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313 1909-08-19 7 Sorgt. Ford prosecuted a Tamil named Sabapathy in the third magistrate’s court, on Friday afternoon, on a charge of enticing away Acliikanu, the wife of Madava Naidu, on July 9. Mr. Chopard appeared for the defence. Complainant, a bullock cart313 words
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Article179 1909-08-19 7 In the aunual report oa the Public Works Department for 190 H, it is noted that the convalescent government bungalows in Sing apore were in fair demand during the year. Changi was occupied ou 121 days, Seletar on 114 days. Bukit Timah bungalow was occupied on lift179 words
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Article116 1909-08-19 7 Plantation rubber is expected to total 4,000 tons thia year or, way, one-eighteenth of the whole output, says a wire in the Ceylon Observer. With 2,4ft3,2.71 lbs. for the half-year, or 1,100 tons, exported by the Malay States, and 527, 63H lbs. or 23.7 tons sent from116 words
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Article2006 1909-08-19 8 (Fkom Ouic Sfkcial Cokhksi*o.vi>knt.) At 7 p.m. on the evening of August 3, the Sea Mew left Singapore for Penang, with j MiH Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir John Andiurson, (i. C. M. G. Accompanying him were MiH*Anderson,2,006 words
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Article29 1909-08-19 8 The advance figures, bablo (or July arc of tho export of tin from t in oro as follow —Block Un 30,358.27 pels; duty 8330.lo6.3o.29 words
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1854 1909-08-19 9 K largely attended meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held on tne 10th instant, in the Grand Stand at the racecourse, Penang, Mr. Malcolm Cumming in the chair. Amongst those present were Messrs. Pears, Symonds, Lamb,1,854 words
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Article31 1909-08-19 9 (Fkom Our Own Cokkkspondknt.) London, August 13. WonTing-Kang, tho Chinese Minister at Washington, has been recalled. Chang Ijin-Hang, who was formerly Charge d'Affaires, has boon appointed his successor.31 words
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2243 1909-08-19 10 The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Cricket Club was held in the club pavilion, on Monday afternoon, the business on the agenda being to receive the annual report and aocounts for the year2,243 words
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300 1909-08-19 11 Anderson bridge, the massive girder fracture at the mouth of the Singapore river, which looks substantial enougli to last for all time, and which will soon carry a great portion of the townward traffic of Singapore, is pretty well completed so far300 words
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Article37 1909-08-19 11 (fruoM Ouk Own Cokhfspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 14. The Malay Mail learns that Mr. H. W. l0a *son, B A., assistant in the Kelantan rovecninont service, has been appointed Rodent of Perlis.37 words
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872 1909-08-19 11 The Chairman and Directors, Haub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Singapore. Gentlemen, —1 herewith beg to hand you my report ou your mining and milling opera* tions. The mine measurements and assay872 words
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275 1909-08-19 11 Soveral changes in the higher appoint* moots of the Government service are pend* ing, but no official pronouncement has so far been made in this connection. In the legal department, Mr. Justice Braddell has gone homo ill and it is quite likely275 words
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Article41 1909-08-19 12 I*atom. —On August 12, at 157, Middle Ko&d, Singapore, the wife of S. ColliuH Baton, of a daughter. Indian papcrH please copy. Crank. —On August 13, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wifte of C. S. Crane, of a daughter.41 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1250 1909-08-19 12 Straits Times, August 12. The world is getting along pretty comfortably without our help—even the Turks and Greeks are looking as if they might fall on each other’s necks with something softer than swords —and so we need not make profuse apologies for a return to rubber.■ Straits Times, August 12. - 1,250 words
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Article1088 1909-08-19 12 future of the British Empire.—Straits Times, ingust 13. Sir Edward Grey put the case for Ore* Britain’s monster Budget very neatly th* other day when he said that it waH “k provide security against external agressioa and internal discontent.” These are th* two great purposes at whichfuture of the British Empire.—Straits Times, ingust 13. - 1,088 words
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Article1134 1909-08-19 13 sweets of freodom.—Straits Times, August 14. At any moment wo may hear that Turkish troops have been set in motion, and that tney are rapidly advancing towards Athens. That this should be the case is not parti* •ularly creditable to the Turks, who allowed Bosniasweets of freodom.—Straits Times, August 14. - 1,134 words
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Article1164 1909-08-19 13 than he has yet expounded.—Straits Timea, August 16. Lord William Cecil would be an unworthy son of a distinguished father if he did not possess generosity, perception, and groat candour. He would not be a Church of England clergyman if these qualities had not b«*on subjected to athan he has yet expounded.—Straits Timea, August 16. - 1,164 words
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Article1066 1909-08-19 14 guarantee of peace.—Straits Times, August 17. We do not know enough about the details of the arrangement made with Lord Kitchener to say with absolute confidence whether the last phase of Imperial Defence policy represents high wisdom or the reverse. That the youngest of our Field Marshalsguarantee of peace.—Straits Times, August 17. - 1,066 words
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Article1224 1909-08-19 14 ordinary comprehension.—Straits Times, August 18. When we heard in July that the Linggi directors bad reversed the policy they avowed in January, we looked around for an expla* nation, and finding none that quite fitted into the known facts, were half inclined to think that these goodordinary comprehension.—Straits Times, August 18. - 1,224 words
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Advertisement91 1909-08-19 12 The poet free price of the Straits Times is $.'*8 a year The pout free price of the Straits budget is $14 year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits budget91 words
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Obituary104 1909-08-19 12 DEATHS. Marsh. —On August 18, at bis residence, 40-1, Mackenzie Road, Singapore, .John Arthur Marsh, son of the late James Abercrombie Marsh (late Chief Tamil Inter* preter, Supreme Court, Singapore), aged 55 years. Rangoon and Indian papers please copy. Hill. —On August 14, at Newchwang, China, Eleanor Marie, youngest daughter104 words
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Article418 1909-08-19 15 The Rev. C. J. Ferguson-Davie will be consecrated Bishop of Singapore on St. Bartholomew’s Day, August 24. Mr. Gostwyck, of the Municipal Engineer’s department, has recently been indisposed, and on medical advice is shortly taking a trip home. Dr. Mugliston, lately colonial surgeon, Penang, is said to418 words
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Article541 1909-08-19 15 Saigon is declared infected owing to the existence of plague. The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has just bought a piece of land at Batavia, on which banking offices will be erected. The nett return from the Serondah Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., for July was 314 piculs of dry541 words
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Article998 1909-08-19 16 At the meeting of the Perth Chamber of Commerce, Mr. W. Garner delivered a few informative remarks conveying the ioipreswionH he had formed during a recent visit on the prospects of trade between Australia and the Far998 words
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955 1909-08-19 16 Two meetings of the Tebong Rubber and Tapioca Estates, Ltd., were held on August 4, at 2, Jinkee Road, Shanghai. At the first annual meeting of the company there were present:—Messrs. J. A. Wattie (chairman) and F. O. Cumming (Directors),955 words
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636 1909-08-19 17 Among the papers laid on the table at the legislative Council meeting, on Friday afternoon, was Mr. A. Murray’s annual report of the Public Works Department of the Straits Settlements for the year 190H. More than jrdinary interest attaches636 words
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Article369 1909-08-19 17 (From Our Own Corkrspondrnt.) Labuan, August 12. A small Chinese junk with a crew of two and seven passengers which left here on July 24, for Mempakul, B. N. 8., is reported missing. Search has been made but no traco of her can be found, and up-to date369 words
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207 1909-08-19 17 The following excerpt is from Mr. Murray’s report on the working of the P. W. I)., last year:— Tho dredger Mudlark removed 104,045.25 tons of silt and on Sundays and holidays and when tho dredger was laid up for overhauling207 words
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529 1909-08-19 17 (From Our Own Corrrsponobnt.) Penang. August 16. This morning, before the Fnll Conrt of i Appeal, comprising the Chief Justice, Sir W. Hyndman Jones, Mr. Justice Thornton, and Mr. Justice Sorcombe Smith, tho hearing was commenced of529 words
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Article63 1909-08-19 17 Following i« the result of crushing opera tions at Raub for tho four weeks ended 14th instant: Bukit Roman, stone crush, 3,.'174 tons, gold obtained, 957 ounces, and Average per ton, 5 dwts 1ft grains. Bukit Malacca: stone crushed, 1,779 tons, gold obtained, 78 ounces, and63 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article1136 1909-08-19 18 Singapore Golf Club. Arrangements have now been made for the fouresomes competition, under match play conditions, for a cup presented by Messrs. Rhodes and Millard. Forty-two players have entered in couples, and ten of these couples have to play off in the first round as follows,1,136 words
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Article463 1909-08-19 18 Walker Trophy. The result of the shoot for the Walk,* trophy for August is as follows Taiping 201 l>enan 197 Singapore 196 JP? h 195 Selangor (< jna (larrison, L.R.C. Singapore 170 Seromban Lower Perak jija The following are leading for tho trophy which will bo retainod by463 words
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Article229 1909-08-19 19 5 C. C. v. P. W. D. On the S. C. C. ground, on Saturday, the home club played cricket against a P. W. D. icam. winning by a very handsome margin. Details follow: s. c. c. I w. Hadden b Coelho 6 y C. Oregson b Pearse 2229 words
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Article284 1909-08-19 19 Many people have been wondering what bas been the trouble in connection with the unking of cylinders for the new sea wall close to Johnston’s Pier. For several months the contractors devoted their energies to work at this spot, with no outward and risible signs of progress284 words
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524 1909-08-19 19 ist Test England Won by io wkts. and Australia q wkts. 3rd Australia 126 runs. 4th Drawn. 5th Drawn. iFho.i Ook Shkcial Cokresponuknt.) London, August 11. Fifteen thousand enthusiastic524 words
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314 1909-08-19 19 The following report to the directors dated Belat, 4th inst., has been received from Mr. Bath, manager of the Belat Tin Mining Co Gentlemen, —I beg to submit to you my report of the work done on yore mines during314 words
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195 1909-08-19 19 Mr. W. H. Sutton, manager of Bruang, Ltd, reports for the month of July 1909, as follows Tailings.—The Inspector of Mines is here boring the gully, he got one hole down yesterday, but got nothing. When this boring is finished 1 am195 words
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Article2079 1909-08-19 20 London, August 11. The Italian aeronaut, Captain Spelterini with three passengers, has crooned the A 1 pH in a balloon from Chamonix. He reached a maximum height of 17,000 foet. Sir Kdward Grey, speaking at Locda, defended the Budget, which he said waa juat and reasonable. Ita purpom2,079 words
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Article743 1909-08-19 21 Berlin, August 11. The Fremdenblatt announces the arrival of King Edward at Marienbad, and says that there is no ill-feeling between the sovereigns of England and Austria. There is, the journal says, a movement on foot for reconstituting the relations of the two countries on a friendly basis.743 words
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Article13 1909-08-19 21 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article207 1909-08-19 21 To the Editor of the Straits Times. I notice that tho Cinematograph Co. are still advertising Bertha’s Little Tootsies picture as on show. If any of the police have been in the show since this film was first put on it does not say much for their idoa207 words
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Article48 1909-08-19 21 (From Our Own Corkbspo.ndknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 17. News has been received hero that the Rev. C. J. Ferguson. Davie, tho new Bishop of Singapore, will bo consecrated in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, on Tuesday, and enthroned in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, about November 25.48 words
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Page 21 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1909-08-19 21 Property Sales. The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co’s, saleroom, on Tuesday, No. 852 Victoria St. 1,907 feet, statutory grant, quit rent 82, monthly rent 880. Said bin Salim Badjabir, 88,200. No. 853 Victoria St. 1,921 feet, statutory grant, quit rent 82, monthly rent251 words
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1095 1909-08-19 22 Mr. E. A. Gardiner, the chief police officer, Abubakar, the head inspector of the opium farm, and a number of chintings made a surprise visit at 20-4 Sophia Road, at 0 p.m., on Tuesday, in viewjof information1,095 words
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Article28 1909-08-19 22 (From Ouk Own Corkespondent.) Penang, August 11. The next Agri-Horticultural Show will subject to confirmation by the Governor in Council, be held in Singapore.28 words
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Article104 1909-08-19 22 Mr. W. M. Batb, manager of the Kuantan Tin Mining Co., has submitted the following report to the directors, dated Kuantan, 4th inst: I beg to submit to you my report of the work done on your mine during the month of July, 1909. No. 1104 words
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606 1909-08-19 22 The Deli papers K ive detailed report. ire trial of M J Janssens, a boring tant on the oilfields in Upper I annUt the murder of Mr. H. J.RutherfSrd head boremaster there, on February 13 The case606 words
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Shipping in Port.
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Article560 1909-08-19 23 August ll shmin, Writ atr, Cole, Delagoa Bay, Guthrie Cov Ltd A z jlel, Fch str, Codet, Dalny, P. Simons juntralien, Fch str, Rignier, Marseilles, M.M. H(/ng Moh, Brit str, Bainbridge, Amoy, Wee l jriDian Nebe, Russ str, Weinberg, Nikolaevsk, Borneo Coy O.Daendels, Dot str, Pool, Batavia, Ships Agency560 words
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Article458 1909-08-19 23 August ii I Benlawert, Brit str, Hongkong and Japan Chakrabong*, Siam str, Bangkok via ports j La Snjne Fch str, Batavia Auntralien, Fch str, Yokohama via ports Breiz Izel, Fch str, Port Said f.o. fCambytet, Brit str, T. Priok (Java) Sam Sang, Brit sir, Penang and Calcutta a f458 words
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Article252 1909-08-19 23 Sinoapors, August 18, 1009. PRODUCE. Gambier buyers I 11.124 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 14 12| Copra Bali 8 75 do Pontianak 8.10 Pepper, Black 12 00 do White 5% buyers 18.25 Sago Flour Sarawak 8.20 do Brunei No. 1 8.10 Pearl Sago 4.25 Coffee BaU 28.00252 words
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Article182 1909-08-19 23 Jan bin Abdullah was before the .second magistrate, on Tuesday, on a charge of having murdered a Uokien named Cheng Ah Oek by breaking his skull with a spanner, and thereby causing instant death, on April 7 last. Dr. Ellis, Supt. of the insane Asylum, soon182 words
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Advertisement172 1909-08-19 24 i. y.l I lor urv?/ Gout :< ol iif.'Y »{£i c ;<u i n r? k-Elta.. _*> .'is v ’»;c fcr- :j XiLJgCSMt a 5 A r- xj mi m vw ?rv* 'V, V.HBID4C8I, MSS OF Prom SLEEP MDIGRSTIOI BILIOUSNESS i hiilthy BEECI <vtll qalckly •f MAM'S lUwdONI Of to172 words
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Advertisement509 1909-08-19 24 SWOLLEN ENORMOUSLY WITH DROPSY. Oallows or Wmu Tafpcd A».v. Mn. Ellen J. PorriU, of 20, Kiln Reed. Loo( Ommtcj, Dewsbory, Baglesd. my., My Ulneee begee in (be wiater of 190*. I Ant aotioud cruel paiaa in the region of tin kidney*, end many a tfaaa after aa attack of almoat509 words
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Advertisement248 1909-08-19 25 ASK FOR Schweitzer’s Guarantetd an dbtolutely pure Cocoa Used in the Royal palaces of England, Germany, Russia, Greece, Denmark, etc., etc. 80LD EVERYWHERE. To INVESTORS! Land Properties Inspected and Reported npon, Soils Examined, Estates Visited, Work Supervised, Valuations Made, Esti* mates Drawn up by wv E. Mathiau, Agriculturist, Singapore, Author248 words
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Advertisement459 1909-08-19 25 I EL" ff 'SkT VTjSit. By Royal Warrant to H.M. THE KINO. vatgives a delightfully appetizing flavour to Meat Dishes, Fish, Soup, Game, Cheese id Salad, and assists digestion. fJBmr and Genuine Worcestershire. IB00I n» co// Utdicina of the kind awarden a certi/lcalt at the Calcutta Inhibition, 1883 4 open459 words
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