The Straits Times, 4 January 1906
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Title Section15 1906-01-04 1 The Straits Times NO. 21.929 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSDAY. JANUARY 4. 1906. PRICE 15 CENTS.15 words
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Advertisement341 1906-01-04 1 NOTICES QUINQUINA j DUBONNET TONIC WINE APPETIZER. Take a wine-glass of "DUBONNET" before your meals, and you will feel the good it does you. To lie had from n tU*n!en C. Dupire Co., c 101 Sole Agents:! DAHL/S MILK. Norwegian Pure Cows' Milk. THE ONLY CANNED MILK IN WHICH 1341 words
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Advertisement361 1906-01-04 1 NOTICES. ROBINSON CO. Gentlemen's High Grade Boots and Shoes AT POPULAR PRICES TAN TAN WILLOW II WILLOW CALF BOOTS I I CALF BOOTS $7.50 57.50 Per Pair Per Pair. A Smart useful up-to-date Boot in '2 shapes, 0 .ford aud Derby, fair stitched, lined leather, well finished EXCELLENT STYLE, EASY361 words
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Article364 1906-01-04 2 Sufferings of The Crtw The officers and men of the British steamer Dumbarton .iave arrived at Nagasaki from Vladivostock alter iook very trying experiences. According to statements by members of the crew aud reported in the Nagasaki Press, tb* Dumbarton left San Francisco ou September 25th for364 words
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Article245 1906-01-04 2 Chinese Tappers Not Wanted. fitain Qeorga P. A hern, Cli orestry Bureau, ned a re] i the Manila An ricHß, i-crivcd ii'.iniiiu'i applications Chinese forHsnM Ingi int inland country for rabbi Ever] the application has bee- m- -iiieil. good reason that the Chit do not dmnTy tap the245 words
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Article256 1906-01-04 2 Etta, p ntl EN artificially k 1 1 indli.nls allou in.; grou id to ':he bope of profiting by tlw scarcity .f ilw.: lginvcirif i.'iiis shows them up: All municipal mprovementa an procured by m.mcv ..Inch lir.s some on I the pockets of ratepayeri ;ancf wheie\er landlords have256 words
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Advertisement305 1906-01-04 2 NOTICES. "TIMES" MINING CANDLES. THE HARDEST, MOST BRILLIANT AND CHEAPEST. IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. SIDEROSTHBN S| PAINT. M Tne standard preservative for Iron and Steel. Resists the action of Sea Water and Acids, will not blister or crack under tropical heat. IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. .Inly Jl THERE is only305 words
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Advertisement160 1906-01-04 2 EVERY FACILITY In 'onnection uith Life Astura*:e Butineu afforded by JHB gTAKDASD LIKIOL IK10 QFFICE. one of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of Application and all I information will be pro<aptly afforded on application to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD Ayenrt, Stundrud Life160 words
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Advertisement510 1906-01-04 2 NOTICES 111 1 watches now in use. $%j pension i.esslep, dussei vVa'tham oorf.ov.«m,nf. ffl watches are guaranteed by American 85 Tin- I-Vinlriii Lester receive a limited number V W,| f U- m Watrri S of pupils nml lady bnardera in their large modern Be VVaimam WaiCn fi? house ami wonM510 words
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Advertisement742 1906-01-04 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. By order of the Board of Directors, only i iv.li deah:ii;s will be transacted at tlie Hotel Vnn Wyk, and no chits will be allowed to be signed. k effect from the Ist January. 190fi. H. VANWYK. Manager, Hotel van Wyk Co. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received742 words
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Advertisement15 1906-01-04 2 ZVMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a per feet antiseptic dentifrice, cleanes ud preserves the teith,— very re/rttttiny.15 words
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Advertisement680 1906-01-04 3 NOTICES UETDPIIE EC mm PtMC LU T lIEIfbIILM UCIfICPIIi NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that from the 31st December 1 905 tiie late firm Stiveu Co.. or their Successors will cease to be our Ageu!s and that we have appointed from the Ist January 190 G. Messrs. RIGOLD. BERGMANN Co.680 words
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Advertisement480 1906-01-04 3 UPPORfA HliliiSKFLiniamlheSUKKto HAVKA (,DOI)>U!TLY of FrSSELKS PURE MILK CREAMS t^i mi no r substitutes. NOT makeshifts I TH NOT condensed or sweetened. Pure rich s^^Z-~^~^~^\ \**f f*l\A/VD natural JMilk and pure \pJgßgj^B^fes=^^ i k iicb thick Creaiu iu s —^s?^ I sterilized tins, guar- S B l**^- p,r 8 -J^gC^^L^^^^^p480 words
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554 1906-01-04 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 4TH JANUARY. Somk people are hard to satisfy. Tlu IKiregnnatioiiß iv many countries. Kast and W. St. of over twenty \vnr>. inihiifd us with the conviction that in no corner of the world was there a spot where the ruling mmmtkmi mure from554 words
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Article200 1906-01-04 4 It may interest our readers to kuow the tOst i.f the Chiuo Japanese Treaty, which wax signal on the -22ml of December and will be published two months from the date of signing. Tht main articles are only two. and tin; iMt .if the twelve articles are auxiliary. The concessions200 words
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Article180 1906-01-04 4 At a time when the general inclination is to suggest, if not actually to determine, that a man's working years are over by the time he reaches forty-five or, at the latest, fifty, a reference to the ages of some of our more recent Prime Ministers may not seem ont180 words
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Article134 1906-01-04 4 Ai.w\ and again has it beeu the fate of a reforuiL'i or a patriot, or a leader of the people against their despotic rulers, to be accused of treachery, and to meet with the reward m-orded by desperate men to tiaiton- assassination. It seems that Father (iapon has not escaped134 words
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Article127 1906-01-04 4 Thkoi'i.h the courtesy of Mr. Hooper, we leain that a Kling ghari syce has been goinj; tiie rounds of the godowns. borrowing money from various Tmmm on the plea that he has been tin. ,1 $j by Mr. Hooper ias Registrar of Hackney Carriages i. and that he lacks only127 words
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Article107 1906-01-04 4 It is plcasisg to learn through Reuter that a semi-official annsuncement has been made at Berlin to the effect that the apprehensions of France with regard to German aggression in Morocco are wholly unfounded. At the same time it is to be feared that" such an assurance, unless hacked by107 words
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Article73 1906-01-04 4 An unfortunate mistake was allowed to pass without correction by the reader of a short article in yesterday's pajier. The subject was the amount of gold contained in the i-;i|mi- coinage of silver, and in our reference to Lieut. Colonel F. F. MacCarties report on the working of His Majesty's73 words
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Article13 1906-01-04 4 All civil cases at the Supreme Court are postponed till the 15th inst.13 words
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Article17 1906-01-04 4 Thk light on Pulo Rimau, Penang, is to be changed to a Brd class occulting red light.17 words
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Article17 1906-01-04 4 The Town and Volunteer Band will play on the Esplanade to-morrow, Friday, from M.BO p.m., weather permitting.17 words
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Article17 1906-01-04 4 Wk have received from the China Mutual Life Insurance Co.. a handsome Chinese calendar, with mythological emblems.17 words
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Article27 1906-01-04 4 The report comes from Brigue that the northern section of the Simplon tunnel is finished, and that a standard gauge locomotive and train are running within it.27 words
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Article29 1906-01-04 4 It is now aunonnoed that a sky race meeting will be held at Hongkong during the poM covered by the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught there next February.29 words
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Article27 1906-01-04 4 A directors' meeting of the Jebong Rubber Company was held at Colombo on the 22nd December. It was reported that tlie capital had been largely over subscribed.27 words
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Article32 1906-01-04 4 b our report of the New Year's Day Sea Sports, it should have been stated that the boats of the Marine Police obtained first, second and third prizes in a rowing event.32 words
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Article27 1906-01-04 4 A HoMiKo.vo merchant named Gedded, who was arrested in Manchuria as a spy, has arrived in England, having been just released after a year of terrible sufferings.27 words
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Article19 1906-01-04 4 George Hill has been released on bail of •2,000. His case will probably be beard at the March Assizes.19 words
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Article20 1906-01-04 4 This afternoon, the Lord Bishop of the diocese will consecrate an additional portion to the Protestant Ce-netery, Bukit Timah Road.20 words
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Article42 1906-01-04 4 Tomorrow night the members of tlie Tentonia Club will entertain Admiral Breisieng and the officers of the Fiint llixiiiiirrk. Ihk German flagship (iromoboi, with Admiral .lessen on board, and the cruisers Hottia and Boyatijr, left for Sabang at 2.80 o'clock this afternoon.42 words
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Article26 1906-01-04 4 Thk Licensing Justices meet this afternoon to consider the list of applications for renewal of retail liquor shop licenses and of public-houses, for the year 1906.26 words
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Article25 1906-01-04 4 Twextvskvkx undesiraliles lrom Saigon and thirteen from the Straits Settlements were landed at Hongkong ou the 28th Dec. and subsequently passed on to other ports.25 words
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Article32 1906-01-04 4 Thk Tcluk Ayer Chiuesc (iirls' School has removed from HH Teluk Ayer Street to 91 Neil Road (near Can ton ment Road). School was to be opened there on tlie 2nd January.32 words
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Article23 1906-01-04 4 Sik Kobert Hobart. the unsuccessful Liberal candidate in the New Foiest byelection, is descended from two illustrious Englishmen, John Milton and John Hampden.23 words
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Article32 1906-01-04 4 A lIWIIIIU change is reported iv Japan, where party wars are more mixed even than in Britain. Marquis Saionji is now organising a Ministry which is exj>ected to assume {tower this month.32 words
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Article28 1906-01-04 4 Thk statement published locally that the Kussian cruiser Gromottoi went outside harbour limits to hang a mutineer is an •kind falsehood. The Gromobai was only adjusting her compasses.28 words
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Article36 1906-01-04 4 Thk special meeting of members of the Cricket Club to consider the raising of an additional sum in connection with the rebuilding of the Club Pavilion, takes place at the Town Hall to- morrow at l.'i.36 words
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Article33 1906-01-04 4 Thk Ceylou Government lias deeiile<l to hold a rubber exhibition at Peradeniya in that island towards tlie end of April next year, and the authorities at Peradeniya have taken the arrangements in hand.33 words
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Article39 1906-01-04 4 Thk K. D. L. s.s- Prim Fitrl Frn-hirh. having left Hongkong on the 3rd instant at noon, may be expected to reach here on Sunday at noon, and will probably be despatched for Europe on Monday at 1(1 a.m.39 words
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Article36 1906-01-04 4 Ctft Wallace, of the Suthrlnnd. which arrived this morning from New York with 188,(KKI cases of oil for ,la]>an. re|>orts that in Lat. 29-55 S. Long. 81-5.'» E. two lascars of the steamer were washed overboard.36 words
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Article38 1906-01-04 4 Thk Police have arrested a Kling who is alleged to have caused the death of a companion by stabbing him iv the neck. It is alleged that the accused is a peon employed in the Suprene Court department.38 words
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Article40 1906-01-04 4 Mr. W. G. Xiven, Secretary to the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, is a MMMi today outhe home going mail. Mr. Niven has been 7 years in the East, and goes home ou twelve months' leave for a well earned holiday.40 words
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Article33 1906-01-04 4 Eiohtkkn Armenians have arrived at Manila from the United States. They intend to settle as cultivators in the Southern Philippines. In case of success. -,-\y they, many more Armenians will follow their example.33 words
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Article54 1906-01-04 4 Kix<; Edwakii met with a slight accident on the 16th Dec. while shooting ou the Duke of Portland's estate at Welbeck Abbey. Earl de Grey, who was one of the shooting party, shot a pheasant, which struck the King on the head, stunning him for a short time, but with54 words
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Article53 1906-01-04 4 Thk Far Sflefcm Bmrim of Manila continues to improve in quality. The nninlier for December contains interesting articleson the big American floatiug dock now on the way to the Philippines through the Suez Canal, railways in Korea, and the scientific equipment of the Botanical Institute in .lava. The latter article53 words
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Article51 1906-01-04 4 Is Bangkok, where the situation i* complicated by the number of authorities exercising independent jurisdiction, there is a genuine need for registration of psuii. ships. But, says the Bangkok Timn.thmtl is little chance of any change being made. The commercial world there would be fairly content with an improved bankruptcy51 words
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Article66 1906-01-04 4 At Bangkok on the 26th Dec., afatal accident occurred on board the (ierman flagship Filial liinmarck. She was coaling from the transport Titania, which was lying alongside her at the Bar. As one of the derricks was swung inboard, the heavy iron gin or block at its end struck a66 words
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Article71 1906-01-04 4 The annual universal week of united prayer in Singapore will be held from Monday, Hth January, to Saturday, 18th January (inclusive) in the Presbyterian Church at 8.80 each evening. The meetings will be conducted as follows:— Bth inst.. Her. J. A. B. Cook 9th inst.. Rev. H it West; 10th71 words
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Article59 1906-01-04 4 Nink hills are down for disposal at the Legislative Council meeting on Friday, 12th January. They include Vagrancy Bill. Banishment Ordinance 1,888 Amendment Hill. Kxclusion Bill. Pilgrim Ships Ordinance 1897 Amendment Bill, Munici|>al Ordinance 1896 Amendment Bill, Widows and Orphan's Pension Ordinance 1904 Amendment bill Estates Duty Bill, Registration of59 words
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Special German Telegrams.
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29 1906-01-04 4 Governments' Reports about Morocco. A Morocco White Book is now being printed. Xo sensational news is contained in it, but it serves as a complement to the Yellow Book29 words
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Article30 1906-01-04 4 Professor Migtdi calculates tliat direct and indirect damage during the Russian revolu tion has resulted in a loss to that country of t«" thousand millions roubles.30 words
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Article28 1906-01-04 4 The press in Paris, which at the New Year was excited through British offers of assis tance to France against Germany, is now quieter.28 words
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Article14 1906-01-04 4 Italy demands that Tripoli should be the place for the Morocco Conference.14 words
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Article13 1906-01-04 4 It is reported that things are quieter everywhere in Russia.13 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article68 1906-01-04 4 The election campaign is vow in full progress. The papent are crammed with speechen and electoral addressee. A remarkable variety of Imm is submit ted to the electorate. Unionists generally place the KiwaU and Home Rule issues in the forefront. The Liberals take to dwelling upon68 words
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Article51 1906-01-04 4 Mr. Balfoar, in his electoral address, says that, if the Unionists are returned to power. Fiscal Kefonu will he tlieir first duty. Mr. Chamberlain at Birmingham has been subjected to considerable interruption to his speech, in which he claimed his fiscal policy to be expressive of old51 words
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Article29 1906-01-04 4 .Mr. Lloyd George, at Carnarvon, fores, sliadowed the speedy disestablishment of the Anglican Church, and the creation of a National Council of Education in Wales.29 words
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Article28 1906-01-04 4 He hoped the powers of the Local Govern ment Board, Home Office, and Board of Trade would be delegated to an authority r-iahlishi'd in Wall's.28 words
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Article26 1906-01-04 4 A demonstration of 4.001) I'lster I'niouists at Belfast against Home Kiilc broke ap in disorder. London. 4th .human/. DeUl. by Heuter D.IO />. m.Reuter - 26 words
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Article31 1906-01-04 4 Germany has no Aggressive Aims in Morocco. It is semi officially declared in Berlin that that French apprehensions of (ierman aggressiveness in respect to Morocco are wholly groundless.31 words
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Article71 1906-01-04 4 Admiral Kojdestvcnsky, with the perniis sion of the Russian Minister of .Marine, has written an article in theSovw Vrrmun on the battle of Tsushima, wherein he says that Admiral Togo's whereabouts was kept so wcret that it was unknown even to the British Admiral. The latter concentrated71 words
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Article166 1906-01-04 4 Reril. D.lo p.m. DM. h,j Unit,,- l:.'l) An official statement issued in St. Petersburg Hays that (luring the crushing of tlie revolt in Mohcow ho many revolutionaries MM killed, wounded, and arrested that Mohcow will bo freed from their MkMOH for a long time. The suppression of the agitation166 words
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Article178 1906-01-04 4 To day before Mr. Bryant Miss Flounce Campbell, of Naxhioi lioad. procecuted her oook, Ah Teug, for having left the kit clien or the 18tli December, anil refuged to finish cooking the (tinner. The cook had also been giving a lot of trouble. Eighteen days wages wern due178 words
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Article91 1906-01-04 4 Mr. .1. U. Young In Mikm (i. Braddrll ."> Mr. A. P. Ager Missis. Helm .Mi\cl 10 Mr. A. Y. inli;in;in 1(1 Mr.vnnd.rSlM.lt 10 I Mm. <le liasa<{iiit.i 1 Mrs. Wrefonl ."> Mr. Abrams 10 Miss Gage-Brow n j Small sums Total m> Mm Howell oolhalti91 words
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Article205 1906-01-04 4 says Dm Indian and Ma Engineer, is up in arms, ami witli solid rcamn, on the ques^u i>f the placing of tin 'contracts for tlm ffeut scheme nf Earboil] Aim lopment, We hail almost mitten improvement,' but tin- fact is that many mmi [H-tent people regard the205 words
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Article378 1906-01-04 4 Hear- Admiral Bivi-ifiii' (if Mm UenetaJ Hanslii|)/'«y«t BtMhirew landed at Johnatoa'a Pier tliis .norning and made an nfflrlal call ou H. K. Major General Inij.. Jones at OowmßMßt HoMa. The Admiral calm- ashore in I ateaM pinnace from thu Furat BUmnrclt, vith the H:\irAdini, .ils fla» flyiiig at378 words
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Article43 1906-01-04 4 Mr. Tax Ti\m. Si nieuib. Cornwall Minstrel-,, is to married to-tuot row afternoon, ami inwtntions have been given for a dinner to-night at his residence in Siok Wee Koad. off Chin 5w,.,. Road. The Cornwall Minstrels will ptey some music for the 'K-cHsion.43 words
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Article84 1906-01-04 4 A littlb after 10 j'olook lust iii K lu. to a defect in an electric nrttehbai in S< legie Ki«kl. tin- trainw.iy •rurtic on tli< Pi I-ebarHatflcs Hotel runic was stts|)cniUcl. it HeeiuH tliat about tlic tiini' mt'iitioneil a ,n wan Ko>n« past the switclilxix at a fast, r rat«84 words
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Advertisement417 1906-01-04 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS On an d after the ist of January, 1906, the discount allowed off our prices, as per ojr List, will be mper cent, Champagnes, Sparkling Wines, and Aerated Waters excepted. Gaidbeck Macgregor Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants, Ale, Beer, and Stout Importer* 776 fiotel De Ifeurope. FANCY DRESS417 words
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Article281 1906-01-04 5 Maddocks: Scott Is MhMMb weather, yesterday afternoon, tin wielding took place of Captain Maddocks, of His Kxcellcncy the (iovernor h Btcani yaclit "Sea Mew,' to Miss Mary Sett. eldest ilaiiK>it(<r of Captain Scott, for 12 years Mantel of the Ban Hin (Juan. The tMMn UMk place at281 words
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Article781 1906-01-04 5 Not Quilty \i the Assiz. yesterday Hamidbin Sahad WM charged with breaking into a simp in Ai ah Street and stealing 812 in cash ami wine clothing. Evidence was led to the effect that mi the morning of 11th November tlir M MI of the shop arrived at781 words
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Article1772 1906-01-04 5 The Boom in Rubber. No Hku> from Uovkknxekt. That the boom in rubber has commenced in Malaya, says the Pall Mall Gazette, is patent from the fact that each mail brings uh news of fresh companies projected for the planting of the Para rubber trees in Malays or to1,772 words
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Article192 1906-01-04 5 Details of the Race. Calcutta. December 26th— Six horses ran in the Cup Race, Lieutenant Bill and Applause finishing last. A grand race down the straight. Long Tom coming to the front just before the Grand-stand, winning by '21 lengths from Great Scot Mundcrah a length and192 words
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Article85 1906-01-04 5 Baku Oil Owxkks Havk To Do Without A Loan- A condition of wholesale bankruptcy exists in the provinces, and three banks have already suspended dayment in St. Petersburg. The Government has informed tlie heads of the petroleum industry that the promised loan cannot be furnished under present circumstances.85 words
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Article54 1906-01-04 5 Mr. Bell, who will act for Mr. Trotter when the latter goes on three months' leave in February, is Assistant Postmaster-General. This is a new appointment, and quite separate from that, with a similar title, at Penang. The Assistant Postmaster-General will be here whether tlie Head of the Department is54 words
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Article88 1906-01-04 5 A Laity much given to distributing tracts among sailors painted a nice illuminated card with the words Plea*e take one," and placed it over a box of tracts near a buffet counter where they got their meals. One of the first sailors who entered the buffet saw the card, and88 words
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Article648 1906-01-04 5 Hill Charged with Culpable Homicide. Tbk hearing of the cliarge against George Hill, of having murdered Pte. Short of the Sherwood Foresters, was continued before Mr. Bryant, First Police Magistrate, ye sterday afternoon. Mr. P. J. Sproule, Deputy Public Prosecutor, conducted the case for the Crown648 words
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Article311 1906-01-04 5 Bombay, December 21st. The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior welcomed Their Koval Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, on their arrival at his capital, in Hue Kastern fashion, with a great procession with State elephants. Thirty-six of these regal brutes were arrayed in the pomp and311 words
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Article139 1906-01-04 5 At Llangollen on the 7th December Mr. Griffith Williams, manager of the local brauch of North and South Wales Bank, surrendered to his bail on a charge of embezzling two sums, totalling X'B,Boo. from his employers, in whose service he had been for 85years. with a spotless139 words
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Article199 1906-01-04 5 Dictionary and Poetry. Tm Dictionary game, in which the players i try to think of as many words as possible in one minute, all beginning with the same letter, reveals the queer difference in different individuals' working vocabulary. The best way to play it is to send199 words
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Advertisement20 1906-01-04 5 STEARNS' HEADACHE CURE.cau be obtained from all dispensary (quickly by post). Gives inttant relief. Avoid imitation*. Keep the Genuine handy20 words
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Article595 1906-01-04 6 Gloomy Outlook From the Japanese paper* ;hat hava just come to hand it is evident that the Government of that country a on the verge cf a financial crisis. The crux of ihfl s lu:it:i ;i ran \o li.- tkit pmmiM of military npuaon irkieh will in\o!ve an595 words
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Article224 1906-01-04 6 The adulteration of indiarublier ap pears to have assumed the proportion- ol a large and highly scientific industry,' Mjn a writer in the "Times Engineer iniLj Supplement." -The dnund«foi ttui ■übstancc for a long time past has been increasing at a rate wholly mi: „f picpoi'.ion to the224 words
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Advertisement551 1906-01-04 6 S NOTICES. WANTED »K (pirate in a quiei home in Tanglin. table, every comfort. Terms on to Tanglin c/o Strait* Times. D by the Municipal Commissioners, driver for a steam roller (5 tons). per annum. Application! with lopies of testimonials addressed to the Municipal Secretary, Malacca, will be received up551 words
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Advertisement483 1906-01-04 6 NOTICES. TO BE LET. a compound boaae of two stories, No. 98 I Sophia Row]. Immediate entr\. Apply to I 18-8 Prio*ep Street. I ROOMS TO BE LET with board. Apply I Mrs. Laws, 21, Sophia Road. I TO BE LET. The pleasantly situated residences fronting I fcashore. Confederate Estate,483 words
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Advertisement473 1906-01-04 6 NOTICES. PORTLAND OREGON EXPOSITION. Highest award UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER. Agents: Guthrie Co., Ltd. c 748 TO BE LET. Two well built European dwelling houses. Accommodation 12 rooms each. Tennis and servants' quarters. Close to town. Excellent places for boarding houses. Reut moderate. Apply S. MANASBEH CO., c 998 TO BE LET.473 words
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Advertisement277 1906-01-04 6 HAVANA CIGARS. PACKED IN AIR-TIGHT TINS OR BOXES. LOS GLORIAS Tinsof l 0 120 do Tinsof 20 &2AO Per Tin. LA CORDANASSA Boxes of 13 $1.90 AROMATICAS do. 2ti 83.(50 Per Box. These cigars are strongly recommended and are specially packed in small quantities to ensure perfect condition. COPE BROS277 words
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Advertisement178 1906-01-04 6 THE STRAITS ENQUIRY AND REGISTRATION AOENCY. Have for sale a amall consignment of splendid MIRRORS in haadseme heavy gilt frame-,. Suitable for 9 Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants, and Private Houses. Exceptionally Low Prices May now be seen at c THE AUCTION RUOM. 5, Raffles Place l- IW4 UNION STEAM SHIP CO.,178 words
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Advertisement114 1906-01-04 6 W H. Connelly, General Sfcmktaper, Tohga Bay, K. mjt Have sink ed Chamberlain's household dirinw continually and feel much piaa confidently recommending their Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy 111 1 h.,no equal." This is the universal ver.lict tho world over with people who have become acquainted witli the g.md ijualitii's114 words
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Article356 1906-01-04 7 Description and Particulars. A. at jin.-mt i-iuiMitul -<l. Shanghai consists of a native city with a popula- j tion of perhaps 700.000, according to, Ut<>st opinions, and international settle- 1 ments which contain fully 200,000: people, of whom approximately 15,000 air foreigner, of all nationalities. This356 words
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Article499 1906-01-04 7 \fsTW\S CM* M. The choice of the King 's mother was his first cousiu, the Archduchess Gabriellc c>i Austria, a charming looking lady of a thoroughly English type of beauty. His aunt. Maria de la Paz. however, suggested her own daughter. Maria del Pilar. as499 words
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Advertisement61 1906-01-04 7 lasaun'i Ooiic, Cholara and Diarrhsa Hiiimly i- everywhere aiknow•.i t>e the niuM meeMafal medicine jn DM lot bowl OOBipluatS. It always mho- c|iiiv!<!y. It can be deupon evrn in the most severe and n eaaM t eaolan morbiw. dvsen- -v and diairlioea. It should taken f i r-t Bnasaal looseness61 words
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Advertisement190 1906-01-04 7 NOTICES. THE OLD COACHING BLEND OF 1746 §A blend of the finest Glenlivets and Highland Distilleries in Scotland 10 years old. A rich, mellow, medium flavour. A survival of the old Whiskey of the Country Gentlemen of last century,. u^VH mackips HJ^y \yHITE HORSE CELLAR H|^H|H The Unrivalled Scotch. Sole190 words
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Advertisement183 1906-01-04 7 NEW ARRIVAL F rilaaaak. Tieleman Dros' HOUSEHOLD VEGETABLES I Ib Tin 2 Ib Tin 25 cts. 47c ts. CAULIFLOWER SLICED BEANS BRUSSELS SPROUTS t\ A BC'ARLET BJJNNERS (tREENPEAS fx3C r.IIOAJ) I'.EANS TURNIPS CARROTS CABBAGE LETTUCE &M^ MABROWFAT I'KAS. WHITK BUGABPEAS JjffT SPINACH ,S2, S 2™ ROUT I BED CABBAGE RED183 words
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Article458 1906-01-04 8 A Most Enjoyable Night at Keppe Harbor. Captain N baulk and the Officers of Uie Cable Ship Recorder gave a dance last night. That dance was originally arranged for Uec. loth, and the many friends of the paW telegraphers had their froclu all ready. On the morning458 words
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Article274 1906-01-04 8 <>.Htlie remarks in T. Weekly:— I l.nuw husband win. always treats his wife ;i- it' h< had met her for the first time- the w.i 1 In-fore, and was anxious to prove to her that l:i admired and liked her iniincnselv. an 1 had begun to indulge274 words
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Article212 1906-01-04 8 U tin manual his al review of the work i.f lha (Avion Planters' Association the Chairman of the latter remarked an follow* mi tin nibber iudiitttry:— The ilt-vc-lfipuu-nt ..f tlit- new rubber inli^tvi is iiK-ivasinn l,v leaps and bounds lltiv. wars ;W,; W we exported .MUKX) lb.212 words
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Article203 1906-01-04 8 Rogers was as much Fox's protege as Crabbc was Burkes. and the author of The Pleasures of Memory was so grateful that you c-o.ild not be many minutes in his coml»ny without hearing some anecdote or eulogium of Fox. It is to Rogers we owe the trivial, fond203 words
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Article197 1906-01-04 8 Strange Incident that Troubles Norwegians. Norwbgians are much concerned over a strange incident which the Morgcnbladet thus describes At the very time when the royal procession had to pass the ancient fortress of A kerhus there was assembled there a great number of spectators, mostly military in197 words
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Article139 1906-01-04 8 The "•Temps," in an article. Bravely warns tlie Premier (Sir H. Campbell-Bannernian) against any immediate reduction in army expenditure. It contends that such action would surely be fatal to British interests. The -'Journal" quotes M. C'leinenceau's declaration that until the Kaiser's sword becomes a little rusty, and France139 words
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Article160 1906-01-04 8 Despatchen from Mexico indicate that the Mexicans are very' hostile to the plans of John Alexander Dowie to establish a colony there, and their opposition has become so mar! Ed that troops have been ordered to project the property of Elijah 11. It is said tha-160 words
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Article169 1906-01-04 8 THKIK CONTROL BY THK I.OVKKX JIKNT. Tlie education ili-pai tnu nt appears to be a regular storm centre just at present, says a Japanese contemporary, the Ami In. The trundle with the professors of the university is still unsettled, and now $he department hax roused169 words
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Article176 1906-01-04 8 Mic hklkt died, and for the thirty years during which his wife (who had been twentythree when she married the historian of fifty-three) survived him she continued to put before the public posthumous works by her husband. All these, except "The Soldiers of the Revolution," have now176 words
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Article155 1906-01-04 8 Thk directors of the Suez Caral Co. propose, from the beginning of next year, to reduce their rates by 75 centimes per ton. This reduction in the Canal dues will mean a saving to the P. A O. Company of X30.000 a year. [The reduction has been155 words
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Article110 1906-01-04 8 Som interesting stories of Prince Edward, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, are told in the Treaiury Magazine Christmas number. The young Prince, says the writer, on one occasion was asked by a little girl whom he met out at tea, where he lived. We live near Whiteleys.110 words
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Article101 1906-01-04 8 Thk Mixed Court at Shanghai was reopened on the 28rd Dec. with German Assessors. There has been no further trouble, but guards of bluejackets are still posted about the Settlements. Reports of Japanese complicity have been circulated, but these are absolutely baseless. All the British warships in port are under101 words
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Article98 1906-01-04 8 Thk British North Borneo correspondent of the Perak Pioneer, writing under date 18th December, says Good drainage is most essential along roads in every part of the world, but especially so in British North Borneo. In towns like Kudat and Jesselton the roads are flooded in wet weather. Pedestrians have98 words
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Article74 1906-01-04 8 Wharves at Which Different Ships are Berthed To-day. Eabt Wbaet:— Nil. Victoria Graving Doer -Barque Acme. Albert Grating Doc* Nil. Bectio.\ No. 1 Islander. Palamcotta, Salahadji 2 Teesta. Catherine Apcar. 8 Obra, Sutherland. 4 Nil. i. S Sabiue Riclamers. m h 8 Antenor, Hyson.. Borneo Wharf:—74 words
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Article130 1906-01-04 8 From EmopE— By the P. AO. 8.8. .{rcmliu doe on 6th Jau. From Cmxi— By the N. D. L. i. s. P. F. Fried rich due on Bth Jan. TIME TABLE Or MAILS HUE. Left Singapore Dne in London Arrived Nov. SBrd P. *O. Dec. 19th Dec130 words
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Article26 1906-01-04 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. 4th January, J9OC. Tm Netherlands Trading Society to-day quotes the 4ms bank rate at 2/Bjj. The Mercantile Bank quotes it also at 2 Bj>.26 words
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Article27 1906-01-04 8 Thk following is tlie result of work at the Raub Mine for the four weeks ended 30tli. December 1905. Stone Crushed Tons 8696 Gold Obtained Ozk 59127 words
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Article177 1906-01-04 8 Arrivals. BxCaMuMirn —From Europe via ports— Mr. Brandt Mr. Robinson. Mr. Wightwich, Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Radcliffe, Mr. de Kyckenan, Mr. Bocea. Mr. Wise. Mr Mereki and Mr. Rodesse. 4th January. By Malacca From Port Swettenliam— Mr and Mrs. G. Greaves. Dr. Finlavson, Messrs G. Wright,177 words
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Article67 1906-01-04 8 Lord Dalmenky, the Liberal candidate for Midlothian, speaking at BMetiag, declared tliat he would loyally support the Government in whatever Irish measure is introduced. Sir Alfred Thomas, member for East Glamorgan, and the leader of the Welsh Party said Jie was enabled to state that the Government will carry out67 words
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Article296 1906-01-04 8 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. lluulam, Dm. str. 2,114 tons, Capt Stad, 4th Liang <•*««■, Brit. Btr. 1,215 tons. Cant Har Mler, 4th Jan. I-rom Barry, 29th Nov. C,, a l hi" 1 or Hha "g'>»i. sth— W. Malacca, Brit. str. 405 tons, Capt Mugfi>rd 4th Jan. From Port296 words
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Article61 1906-01-04 8 for Per Steamer Time To-Mobkow. Triiigtfanu A Kelantan 11,,,, llhatt Hi,, 7. m Hillitiou and Batavia he Ktrtm Teluk Ansou via |x>rts Bmlmh iT" UniU IBIIHH 4pm' Auamba A- Natuna Is lUUit,m Cheribou and BMBnagStaf V/i«; 4 f, Bunau. Palembang v V Swettenliani, l'enautf /'i» .s>«./ 8 p'm'61 words
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Advertisement71 1906-01-04 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS. No. 51, 52 High Street. HAVE ILTCTW OIFEISriEJID A Magnificent stock of Gold, Silver and Gemset Jewellery of every description, also Indian Chinese, Japanese silks, curios and fancy goods suitable for wedding and birthday presents. Prices Very Moderate. Telephone No. 254 Inspection71 words
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Advertisement297 1906-01-04 8 REMARKABLE REDUCTIONS AT OJhiteaway, Baidlaw Go's. SALE. MENS SOCKS Sale price WHISTLE Sale price Striped Tan Socks, an Q|- f I Metropolitan whistles, £»E exceptional bargain. «O Lib. I (nU |j{j QIS. Worth $1.50 per pair. per Pair. j, Tsual price 75 ote. each. each. EGG TESTER Sale price KRO297 words
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Miscellaneous103 1906-01-04 8 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 4th January. High Water. 5-30 p.m. Tanglia Club. Meeting. 5.15. B.V.C. Meeting Drill Mall. 515. Friday, sth January. High Water. 5-56 a.m. 6-57 p.m. Town BanJ. Esplanade, n-30. B.C.C. Meeting. Town Hall. 51V B.V.C. Meeting. Drill Hall. Saturday, 6th January. High Water. 6-52 a m. 8-8103 words
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Miscellaneous72 1906-01-04 8 WEATHER REPORT. </ Kerlmu llmpilul, ;ird ftf A. M. S F. V. liouu.. Bar. Al 29.851, 29.838 2».»-27i Temn tU WlJt 79.11 '2'^ Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 79 4 77 3 Dir of Wind M. 5.,. a "-c Msx. Te.,.p HHA a Miii. 71.H i M»x. iv Sun MM SJS-572 words
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Article872 1906-01-04 9 tion* are used str. steamer sh. ship bq. banjuc hcu.-- schooner Yet.— Yacht Cm. -Cruiser Gbt.— Gunboat Tor. Torpedo H.p.— Horse-power Brit. British U.S. United States Feb.— French Ger —German Dut. Dutch G.c. General-cargo d. p. -deck passenger V.— Uncertain T. P. W.— Tanjong I'agar Wharf T.P.D.—872 words
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Article560 1906-01-04 9 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agent: Steamers. Alicante, Europe, Jan. 4 Barlow. Ambria, Hongkong, Jan. 16 Behn Meyer. Antenor, Liverpool, Jan. 3 Mansned. Arratoon Apcar, Honkgong, Jan. 16 P. Simons, Arcadia, Colombo, Jan. 6 P. A O. Austria, Trieste, Jan. 12 Rautenburg. Ayuthia, Bangkok,560 words
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Article147 1906-01-04 9 FOR SINGAPORE I'or I. *O. s. a. Britannia connecting with the steamer Arcadia at Colombo, from London Dec. B, dueBtli Jan. Mr. Downio, Mr. Fn-eman. Mr. and Mrs. St. J. Caulfield, Mr. D. McFie, Mr. M. M. Bidder, Mr. and Mrs. W. A Graliam. Per P. O.147 words
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Article226 1906-01-04 9 •OLO. ||J 13,500 1101 10 Benawab G. M. Co., Ltd 15.00! 13.00 i.MO unu-otd 4,000 10 10 i (Deferred) S.OO 20,000 10 10 Kadana G. M. Co., Ltd 00| 10,000 i 10 •10 (Pref.) 10.001 num. 6,207 1 1 Kechau G. Fields, Ltd. (f.p.) 3.00 23,793 1 19/- (oontrib.)226 words
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Article130 1906-01-04 9 UUO uniouad 3,000 4,900 80,000 12,000 3,400 6,000 2,750 35,000 600 2,000 5,000 785 uniiaucd. 300,000 ),OJU UDIMUOI 37,000 Duff Development Co., Ltd.. W. 5.1 B.OJ > 100 60 125 100 10 100 100 t 10 50 100 t 100 100 I 50 125 100 10 100 100 10130 words
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Article115 1906-01-04 9 20,000 70,000 »,000unUMMd 6,000 6,000 1 ,50 1 umuiwd 30,000 11.50U uniwaxl 2,000 6» umitbue. 1,000 ISO UUUMUO) 30,000 4,000 iniuw 150 860 10,000 1,6 D uuHuad Baljjownie Uubber Estate Ltd. B.SO Bukit Rajah l.i.it.i; 8.00 1 1 1 I 1 t 1 K. 1 Cicely Rubber Estate «2.115 words
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Article46 1906-01-04 9 i Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 7% 250,000 3% prem. RUey Hargreaves, Ltd. 6% ttS.OOO 2% prem buyers Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 2% prem buve>.. 6% 1,87H,000 l«,,|ireni bu')crb. 4% 85.V.0U dib. num. Tanjong Pagar Dock l>j., Ltd. 8% JK. iJO.OOO IJ% prem. 4% l.jho.aoo 1% prem46 words
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Advertisement548 1906-01-04 9 BANKS. Hongkong ft" Shanghai Banking Corporaticn. PAID UP CAPITAL »10,000,00( RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve $10,0(10,000 1 ,v, u Silver Reserve •8,500.000, 18 500 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors »10,000,00( COURT OP DIRECTORS. H. A. W. Wade. Esq.— Chairman. A. Ilaupt. E««i.— Deputy Chairman. HOB. C. W. Dicksou. F. Salinger, Esq.548 words
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Advertisement219 1906-01-04 9 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reserve Fund *875,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City 4 Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest illowed at 1 per cent,219 words
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Advertisement709 1906-01-04 10 BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE Holds top place in the highest class of Whiskies. Guaranteed 12 twelve years old. > c 46 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO For China, Japan, Peaang, Ceylon Australia. India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China CoMt, Persian709 words
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Advertisement737 1906-01-04 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklijke Paketvaart MaatsohapplJ. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agenf at Singapore .-—Ship Aokxcy, lati J. Dakxdsls Co., 3-3 Cou.iu Qoat. The nndennentioned date* are only approximate Steamer From Exp'ted Will be dea^tched for Dt Keren, Riouw Billiton. Batavia, Uoerabaya, Bawean, Bandjermabtiin.Kota-Baroe, Balik-Papan, Moeara-Djawa, Samarinda and Paair737 words
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Advertisement558 1906-01-04 10 riAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain i regular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China, and Japan. Homewards, they arc despatched fortnightl) (or Havre and Hamburg and once a month foi Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and The arrivals of the next steamer;558 words
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Advertisement609 1906-01-04 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORODEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial German Mall Line The tut and well known mail (teamen of this Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Oibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseille*, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Buez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to609 words
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Advertisement663 1906-01-04 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards fot the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London every fortnight and for Liverpool monthly. One outward steamer each month extends to Vancouver,663 words
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Advertisement504 1906-01-04 10 JNSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE CO. FIRE LIFE. TOTAL INVEBTED FUNDS EXCEED £12,000,000. THE UHBT FIRE OFFICE IN THE WOULD.. BOU STEAD x Co.,— Agent*. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INBUKANCE COMPANY Capital £2,127,500 Paid tip Capital 212,750 Reserve Fund £1,073,550 The undentigned, Agents fur the Company are prepared to accept504 words
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