The Straits Times, 5 February 1906
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Title Section15 1906-02-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 21.954 THE STRAITS TIMES. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1900. PRICE 15 CENTS.15 words
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Article237 1906-02-05 1 The Tramway Company could scarcely have had a better occasion for increasing their profits than that of the Koyal visit. which threw a very larye portion of_ tl ittraffic into their hand*. The carx in all* the sections, particularly that !>etweei] (iaylau^ ami Tanjoug Pagar. were tilluil with237 words
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Article61 1906-02-05 1 A TKAM-car driver lias btt'ii tinod 10 by Mr. Hooper (or recklessly driving liiHciir ovit (nulling Bridge, which lias already bum deHcribed aH ■MMMtvta|(o tlie luck of space on either side of the tram lines. In thin incident a bullock wan ho injured that it had to l>e felH<i)jhtered. and61 words
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Article462 1906-02-05 1 How Mr, Balfour was Fought in Manchester. Neuter's recent telegram giving a hint to tbe effect that Mr. Ha Hour's opponents were not exactly playing the game in their cam paigu against him. is explained by the suli joined excerpt fnmi Ttt Timrt: The following disgraceful handbill is462 words
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Article65 1906-02-05 1 Dm readers will note, with much satisfaction, no doubt, that Mr. van Wijk has rt ojieneil his confectionery business this time at the new Hotel van Wijk, in Stamford Road. Ice-creams and the most delicious pastry, to* are served at very moderate prices, in the open air restaurant, till late65 words
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Article75 1906-02-05 1 I lit London (irajiliir weekly to hand by Saturday's English mail notes: —We have received the "Strait* Tuuih Annual" for 19OV0. a unique production dealing with the life, manners and customs of the thousand and one races who inhabit Malaya, Nc-'v (iuiuea. Java and countless other islands of the vast75 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement537 1906-02-05 1 NOTICES M VELTEN BEER, j PURE, WHOLESOME. PALATABLE. The same as supplied on b <>ard ihe French Mail. TO BE HAD FROM ALL DEALERS. C. DUPIRE CO., Sole Mgenh. I 1M1 MARINE MOTORS, The undersigned have been appointed sole-agents for the Straits Settlements for the KROMHOUT Paraffin MOTOR and f537 words
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Advertisement422 1906-02-05 1 WANTED 1. In the Medical Department. Penang and Province Wellesley. five Apprentice Dressers, on a salary of t3Hn"per annum. •2. Temporary appointment for two veara only K. Applications with copy of testimonial! s!i. ml, l I*- f.ii'Muriled to the Colonial Surgeon. I'enniii;. 1497 A \TKI C.imposit.irs with jobbing expeI rieuce.422 words
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Advertisement325 1906-02-05 1 L NOTICES. 'ROBINSON CO, L J U S T A R R I V E D, -A. JLarg*-* Shipment oi "GRAMOPHONE S." THERE is only one "GRAMOPHONE and it is made by the GRAMOPHONE TYPEWRITER Ltd. LONDON, for which we are the Sole Agents ALL others are imitations. NEW RECORDS325 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous141 1906-02-05 1 DAY BY DAY. Monday, sth February. High Water. *-46 p.m. Hsri I lava Hadji (Moh. festival,. B.VJL Kuze-Setting. 5-30. S.V.I. Co. Drill. (Ml Philharmonic Orchestra. H. Missionary Meeting. Prinsep St. Church. Tuesday, 6th February. High Water. 7-50 a.m. 9-39 p.m. Singapore Founded. IXI9. Wednesday, 7th February. Biaft Water. Ml a.m.141 words
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Special Telegram to the "Straits Times."
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Article26 1906-02-05 2 Calcutta, 3rd February. The Indian Government has withdrawn the boycott against the Slutetmin on the paper's apologizing for publishing Confident tial Papers.26 words
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Special German Telegrams.
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Article23 1906-02-05 2 Berlin, 3rd February. The engagement between King Alfonso and the Princess Kna is ntttled* and will be announced later on.23 words
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Article14 1906-02-05 2 The funeral of King Christian is fixed for the 15th instant.14 words
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Article15 1906-02-05 2 The Delegates at Algeciras have made satisfactory progress with the Morocco tax question.15 words
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Article27 1906-02-05 2 The Italian Ministry, with Signor Fortis as premier, has fallen. Signor Fortis's successor will probably be Signor Sorino, who is friendly towards the Triplt Alliance.27 words
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Article19 1906-02-05 2 The taking of the inventory at the Churches in Paris has led to many disturbances.19 words
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"Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article48 1906-02-05 2 Rec'd. Singapore fi p.m., 2nd Frbruiirij. Del'd by Keutrr 9.30 a.m. 3rd February. The Daily Mail urges the holding of a conference between Mr. A. J. Balfour and Mr. .1. Chamberlain with a view to uniting the party under Mr. Balfour, with Mr. Chamberlain's programme.48 words
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Article19 1906-02-05 2 Sir Edward Grey's wife waft thrown out of a carriage yesterday and is still unconscious.19 words
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Article22 1906-02-05 2 The Italian Chamber of Deputies lias rejected the vote of confidence in the Government by 221 votes to 188.22 words
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Article23 1906-02-05 2 London, 3rd February. Lady Grey is suffering from concussion of the brain. Her condition is very serious but not hopeless.23 words
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Article101 1906-02-05 2 Most serious disorders are reported from Paris. Yesterday the Church of St. Pierre near the Chamber was occupied by 8,000 persons when the official attempt to take the inventory of its property was made. These barricaded the doors inside the church and hurled stones at the aggressors. Firemen101 words
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Article44 1906-02-05 2 Una. Singapore OJ?S p.m. Una rebruury. Dttd. by Hrutrr 'J.3oa.m.:inl February. Of those arrested at Sainte Clothildc r PariK inventory troubles] seventeun have been detained. Them; include Comtett de la Rochefoucauld and Georgex Bourbon, who «tru charged with axsaulting the police.44 words
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Article46 1906-02-05 2 The affair led to an interpellation in the French Chamber of Deputies, and a heated debate ensned. Violent altercation and uproar followed, and the Hitting was suspended. Finally a rote of confidence in the Government was carried by 884 votes to 166.46 words
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Article31 1906-02-05 2 The Sylvia which struck a mine at ftca wax laden with troops. Ten soldiers were killed, and seven wounded. The troops were landed at Ice Cape. NjvcsilßUy.31 words
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Article2560 1906-02-05 2 PENANG LETT ER. Pnutng, Sunday, ?Hth January. Wedding. On Wednesday the wedding of Mr. George Teeling. Barrister at Law. and Miss Bee Anthony t >ok place at the Church of the Assumption, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Fal.her Meneuvricr. The bride was attended by Miss Gunn and Miss2,560 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement470 1906-02-05 2 NOTICES. T"WO ENGLISH MILKS. WITH JJIB a u<3M)«s^m2B^^^^l GANE SUGAR. F C^On^PSselb V yV\ I1 > r\> h3HJ ni ti T Plir^ Ai yQH Per Tin. L L NDENSS ~"^^B fullcream i* .^l^pli^H Per Tin. FROM AUSTRALIAN STORES J^l<TlD ALL DEALERS. J^ STANDARD |X)LICY. OF ,£5OO BTU. Payable at Age470 words
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Advertisement402 1906-02-05 2 NOTICES. MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the System -agains_tj)isease with W« ouuiot Wftmk W^^ m T7^L\^mW^mWl^Ui*m 1 V *X IKC LV ■W^ too highly «t it" |hvl*l.A2f*1 B J*l| V|l[H B B /.«.«■>! I^T^^L^^l^p^^^yß^^i^l^i^i^i^B^BßßaiaßVßßVß Pronounced by tit* MlUhtbT MEDICAL AUTMOKI ntS ™4;B&*402 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement87 1906-02-05 3 NOTICES. "Best" Incandescent Gasoline Lamps. MAKE BURN W GIVE A BRILLIANT THEIR OWN GAS. T WHITE LISHT. LAMPS SUITABLE I x^ STREET OTHER FOB _JJ^^\ JL jfjJBL FORMS OF PRIVATE HOUSES. <^J|\J > OUT-DOOR LAMPS. Sole %nfe.-HUTTENBACH BROS. CO. Summer Complaint is the children's most dangerous enemy and the mother's87 words
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Advertisement225 1906-02-05 3 CINEMATOGRAPHS FILMS. Russia- Japan War Films, Comic Films, all kinds always in stock. New Films by every mail FOR COMPLETE Installation, Apply to LEVY HER M ANOS, 8, BATTERY ROAD. ODEON GRAMOPHONES ODEON RECORDS. Which can be fitted on all talking machines. SOLE AGENTS LEVY HEFMANOS. 8, BATTERY ROAD. cSI225 words
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Advertisement608 1906-02-05 3 YOJR AILMENT IS NATURE'S REPROOF. To overcome that ailment You require Nature's Assistance. ENO'S FRUIT SALT' IS NATURES OWN REMEDY, und an anßarpawed one. It is peculiarly adapted for any conatitu nunal Weakness of the Liver, poweraes the power of reparation «lien digestion has been disturbed or lost, and places608 words
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Obituary18 1906-02-05 4 Pnaaata On -Mtli January, at Jiurmuu Road. Penang, Henry Hilary Peterson. Rged 77 years and 19 days."18 words
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190 1906-02-05 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. MONDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY. PRINCE ARTHUR'S MESSAGE. We are favoured with ':he following official communication His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught before leaving, desired Hib Excellency the Governor )to convey to those responsible for the decoration of the route traversed by the procession, and190 words
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Article1527 1906-02-05 4 H. K. H. Pkixck Akthi/k ok Coxxalmut has come and gone. The brief official paragraphs which we publish above indicate the kindly impression that his reception coiivi \ed to the Royal Messenger, and it only remains for us to congratulate our various communities.-- but more especially the Chinese community, on1,527 words
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Article43 1906-02-05 4 Tklkokams which were received In 'tween the publication of Friday's paper and Saturday at 1 o'clock, were issued on Saturday to those who sent for them they arc published on page 2 for the benefit of our readers who diil not see them.43 words
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Article12 1906-02-05 4 Thk (unit of Appeal will assemble hi Singapore on the 19th instant.12 words
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Article20 1906-02-05 4 Mi:.. l. I;. Iwks is ap|Kiinted ko act ti in porarily from the sth instant as Attorney < ieneral. S. S.20 words
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Article18 1906-02-05 4 Wk have received a copy of the sailings of the M. M. ships on thelndo-China and Japan Lino.18 words
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Article21 1906-02-05 4 Thk Hon. Mr. .1. Anderson sue. .-els the late Mr. H. 1. Chope as member of the Sin g;',|«ire I'ilot board.21 words
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Article18 1906-02-05 4 Da. .1. Lkask, colonial aOM i. Singapore, has on return from leave resumed tli- duties of his appointment.18 words
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Article24 1906-02-05 4 Mhssi:s. Mi Alistkk A Co. notilv that they an iinpiling a new catalogue ot adjusted prices, and it will be issued early next month.24 words
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Article23 1906-02-05 4 Mn. A. H. Lemon and Mr. (1. B. stratum an- appointed to act as Clerk of Councils and Second Assistant Colonial Secretary, raapastively.23 words
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Article15 1906-02-05 4 Owns to pressure on space m veraJ articles art unavoidably held over from publication to-day.15 words
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Article25 1906-02-05 4 Thk German mail steamer PrtaaoM Aliet, having left Colombo on the ilrd instant at tj p.m.. may be expecte<l here on Thursday at about '> p.m.25 words
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Article23 1906-02-05 4 Mr. and Mrs. Lancelot K. Gaunt arrived from Colombo by the s.s. Dmfofa on Saturday. They are staying permaneL<tly at the Adelphi Hotel.23 words
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Article24 1906-02-05 4 Thk Rev. A.J. Stevens, B. A., latch acting C haplaiu to the Forces at Colchester, has been appointed Chaplain of St. Andrew's Kowloon. Hongkong.24 words
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Article26 1906-02-05 4 Thk following is the result of work at the Rauh Mine for the four weeks ended Jan-uary-27th. 1900. Stone crushed. MM ton; (iolil obtained, 494 ozs.26 words
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Article26 1906-02-05 4 A i'o.vkr of attorney, appointing Brother I'.itrick Director in Penang at St. Xavit i s Institution has been tiled in the Supreme Court Registry at Penaug.26 words
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Article25 1906-02-05 4 The next, and final night when crackerfiring is permitted in Singapore between H p.m. and midnight, is the Hth instant, in certain streets of Singapore.25 words
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Article26 1906-02-05 4 It lias been semiofficially announced that King Edward will visit Athens this spring to attend tlie Olympic games. A large British squadron will accompany His Majesty.26 words
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Article27 1906-02-05 4 Notuk appears iv the ft S. Oooemmeni d.i.'-ti of Captain A. H. Young's appointniMUt as Colonial Secretary, iv place of being ebil I secretary to government. Cyprus.27 words
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Special Telegram to th; "Straits Times."
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Article188 1906-02-05 4 Third Day. I'fnnnij, -trd h'rbrimrii. The winners at to-day's Kaces were .is follows:— First Kaik -Pohkum 1, Little Mary >, Marie :S. Won by three lengths. Time 1.2(H. Winner paid »11. Second Hack —Diamond Star I.Adonis •2. Koyal Flush 3. Won easily by two lengths. Tune 1.r.1. Winner188 words
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Special German Telegrams.
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Article15 1906-02-05 4 Knlin.inl I',-hrn.n Connt Donncrsniark-Oldcnburg has been appoiiiti-d German Ambassador at Oapen liauen.15 words
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Article22 1906-02-05 4 The insurrection in German Kast Aim -a lm~ been suppressed, and the Marine Detachment sent thither is now returning22 words
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Article23 1906-02-05 4 i Prince Christian of Selileswiy 1101-tein will represent tin liritish Court at Iterlin on tinoccasion of the Kaiser's Silver Wedding.23 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article74 1906-02-05 4 Umitn, M F,i.n,,,, The question of opposing Mr. Italfo.n candidacy in tin City is still unsettled. The Lilxiral organs aqai a eomju.-st I contest so a^ la compel him to define his future .taiiil|Hiint. and thus either nail the OapaaMtaa to a i>olicy af Ptotaotioa thereby74 words
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Article143 1906-02-05 4 liwim. M Ft6rtutry. The tariff WM l>ctwcen \ustri.i nul Si r\ ia has Ixni brought to an cml. Servia Baa "jrec-d to yield to Austrian pressure, ami has abandoned fear CaatOßM luion with H'dgaria. /.'r '.'</. SiiK/itf i. lii.f, .in. ~>th I'rlirnini. D.lil. bij Baiter 11. in143 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter153 1906-02-05 4 To tlu- Brftfor <•/ th Mw((i T*m t, Dkak Six. 1 think tl at yon are a little hard on the Government for attempting to Make list! of the inside information wliicli they possessed, in Older to make a heavy purchase of gold U'lure that mi.l inatloii I153 words
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Advertisement243 1906-02-05 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS $I=2/4 Owing to the dollar being fixed at 2/4 we are allowing the following discounts until our revised price list is issued On Purchases Under %0 Q I Qo( o f $20. lO°i° s°i° $50. lO°i 7H THOMPSON THOMAS CO. The -A-u»trali,'ui Stores. 147!" NOTICE. i:K-ori:NiX(i OF thk243 words
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Advertisement257 1906-02-05 4 SINGAPOH* PHILHABMOXIC SCCIEIY POPULAR ORCHESTRAL CONCHkT Saturday, Febuary 10th, Tin- fliilliarmonic Orchestra will play Overture l>on Giovanni" i Mozart I Wallher s Preislied from the MeistersiiiK«-i- von Numbers I Wagner) a- violin ado with orchestra; Intermezzo Eventide (Mvddletonl Scherzo from Symphony No. 7 flfciaaWl] Waltz Hornmatfe aux Dames" iWaldteufel) Selection257 words
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Advertisement216 1906-02-05 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Photographs of the Official Group. taken by us. consisting of H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connanght, H. K. Sir John Anderson, the Sultans and ReoidenU of the F. M. States, and suite, etc. etc. may be had at our studio. l"i by 12 in Bromide »3.50 IS216 words
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131 1906-02-05 5 LaMba, nm at|, The Birininyiiuii Ihiili, PM states that Mr. Chamberlain entertains a chivalrous and insuperable o'oj lion to being placed in couijjetition with M Balfour for the leadership of the Cons, i■. \.e party. The /W. 0 hi uniting on the fact, states that131 words
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Article76 1906-02-05 5 The authorities ill Paris axpoot further s. i ne, of violence. The Catholic youth of the city are deter l, lined to epfaaa Dm inventories l>eing made (Of the ]iro|M-rty of the various now disest. ahlished Catholic churches i, while counterdemonstrations arc being organized by the Anti76 words
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Article42 1906-02-05 5 The C/.ar. while receiviiiy a deputation of peasants from Kurek. stated that a Duma was to be iinmme.l. which would discus, 111. .111s for saMafyteg the .1. mauds of the sjeaaaata, h;it that the law of property was unassailable.42 words
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Article314 1906-02-05 5 Bee'd.ai Bimfaport i>.',t> p.m.. $tk February. I), ill. by Renter :'.ki p.m., Mli February. The London Standard declares that unless Mr. Balfour aooepti th. ganaral aoMoy of Mr. ChambarJaJn'e tariff aehaaM, his leadership of I unit.-.! pan] has gjBM for ever. As Mr. 1 lain will not accept the314 words
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Article141 1906-02-05 5 Ties for Wednesday, 7th Feb. MIXI I- '.>•>! 1.1.1 A. <l V-s. -maim ami Mr. PwUlll I v. Mr. A M. Bl Mi>^ Al.iiiin-. iiiul Mr. \\\\<h mt. v. Mis. 1...M-I, 101,1 Mr. I'immv 11 Mrs. Sii.m.ii-rs and Mr. Cieavor <i Mrs. Bcott RuMelland Mi. Birapwo*141 words
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Article1577 1906-02-05 5 BRILLIANT DECORATIONS. A Right Royal Welcome. On Saturday morning His Koyal Highness Prince Arthur of Cpnnaught, K. (>., arrived in Singapore <n route to Japan on what has come to be known as the Japan Mission. At the present moment it is rather interesting to review the1,577 words
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Article1209 1906-02-05 5 An Imposing Display of Ornamentation. I'ndouhudly Siuyaport' was ssj fete. Like the native resident!, the city was clad in festive uarli. which, to say the least, was most effective. With few exceptions the decorations were by no means gamly they were simple and neat. But they did ample1,209 words
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Article2365 1906-02-05 5 Prince Arthur of Connaught has every ivjmiii t<> be proud of the manner in which he wax welcomed by the inhabitants of ■■■Man on the occasion of iiis vi-.it on Satunlay. For on every hand the utmost loyalty was'deinonstrated. indicating the fact that Singapore is patriotic2,365 words
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Advertisement102 1906-02-05 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SINGAPORE PENANO RAFFLES E. O. WHERE TO STAY RANOOON PENANO HILLS STRAND THE CRAQ YOU TAKE NO RISK if purchased from us: Ist because 13 years' local experience is built into them; the rest is Teak dnd Iron. 2nd yon may exchange at any time and we acknowledge102 words
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Article428 1906-02-05 6 Wilson Smithetts and Co.'s Circular. ~ith Jiinimri/. Plantation. During the past year the market was throughout in the favo-ir of growers ;at the opening auctions, on nth January, fine sold up to 6s per lb., and this price was obtained or exceeded during the whole course of428 words
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Article259 1906-02-05 6 Automobile Notes.* 1 In our November notes mention was made of Ceylon as a promising field for the production of rubber and a recent mail from Ceylon brings some additional news from a reader of our observations. On one estate. where the oldest trees are259 words
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Article154 1906-02-05 6 38,000 Famine Stricken. The gravity of the agricultural situation in Upper India is increasing. Famine i* now declared officially to exist in the Jalaun district of the United Province* anil the absence of rain is causing anxiety for Allahabad. In Jalaun mattent seem to In- going154 words
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Article828 1906-02-05 6 FRANCE AND 'GERMANY. The Result of Russia's Defeat. The military correspondent of The Times," in the course of an article on France and Germany, writes No one in France entertains the slightest doubt that the new direction so abruptly given to German policy aiVer the decision of the battle of828 words
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Advertisement606 1906-02-05 6 NOTICES. The Robinson Piapo Co. Ltd. wish to engage a good Kiiro)M'Hii clerk a» Hub manager here or Hoii(!k..n«. Salary »200 rWnfl to %:iW. v 1700 WANTED, by Import firm,— smart Chinese or F.uraxian Clerk, must be good writer and quick at figures. Apply F. 8. c/o Strain Times. 0606 words
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Advertisement555 1906-02-05 6 NOTICES. ROOMS to let. Apply 8 Orchard Road. 1474 ROOMS TO LET at Eden Hall. Apply Mr- Campbell. 1463 TO BE LET— No. 164 Middle Road. Immediate entry. Apply to A. S. Shooker, 1 Malacca Street. 1457 TO BE LET- A large compound house No. 1 Dublin Road, suitable for555 words
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Advertisement453 1906-02-05 6 NOTICES. 1 iTMfc teiTforLEA^ERRirS WOBCESTEfiSIiIRE SAUCE, ■mq! |j %mm V)^ 1 by A^Bfejy HM IHI IHHI SPECIAL WARRANT £sgH E?§ WM^B^ I 1 PURVEYORS TO &*<vBß**Q* THE KING. Hj |jR j I |^B Celebrated Oilman's Stores |Up I THE Straits Wimes CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES in Singapore.453 words
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Advertisement333 1906-02-05 6 RECREATION HOTEL Seranggong Road. Open until 11 p.m. Terminus of the Elect* ic Tramway. Can fttsp at the door. Tiffins and dinners to be ordered three hours beforehand. PRAKKE BROTHERS. Proprietors. c 854 f£V> TEN DAYS 1 FREE TRIAL t ft Honajr m lull it lund« 4 ithout go mmq333 words
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Advertisement20 1906-02-05 6 STEARNS 1 HEADACHE CURE can be obtained from all the dispensaries (quickly by post) Never be without the Geniuae. m.w.f.20 words
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Advertisement41 1906-02-05 6 Cholera Morbus has lost its terrors in the home whero a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is kept. It never fails even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by All Dealers. THE DISPENSARY, General Agenu.41 words
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Article1266 1906-02-05 7 Public and Private Vehicles. Thk day may be far distant sh\h the h'm'inrirr— lion every mail who h;i- work t.i |HTfiirtn will own a motorcar ax a uiatU-r nf coins*., just an to-day the million are >iir heaviest jmrrliiiMcrHof the ordinary bicycle. If H years a^o anyone1,266 words
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Article621 1906-02-05 7 Mr. Fullerton L. Waldo contributes a most interesting article to the l^ngiuecring Magazine" upon an engineer s lite in the field on the IVnmu.s of Panama. The life is by no means an enviable one, the conditions under which work has to be done being often621 words
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Article277 1906-02-05 7 A Policy of Obstruction. Thk h'rkimj unit Tirntiin Time* of the flth January says that obstructive action having lieen taken by the local 'authorities at Huaiching in Honan. to the proper work ing of the coal mines there, the Ilriti-li Minister has required the Waiwnpu (Foreign277 words
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Advertisement799 1906-02-05 7 NOTICES. 156e Straits Wimes. AND §6e Straits S&udgeL SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PAYABLE In ADVANCE. Daily issue per year 130.00 do per quarter 7.50 do par month 2.50 do per copy 0.15 Weekly issue per year 18.00 do per quarter 4.60 do per copy 0.40 When sent by post, there is added799 words
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Advertisement441 1906-02-05 7 NOTICES. <y mm 3 fl« aa vaH^^ii^Mi>a« N^>WM»^«^ aM^.^ t^^ jw fi* Some of the Special Advantages possessed by C 1 JBB^^23HHs^^s^F^»b»^^^^s^^^^^^^|^A **jay^A^a^a^V J i S^^^a^As^^a^B^^^M^li^S^s^ M T»« Nin Fa«aa ckmly aaaiailaMH la csaan'UM la. aa< arc as Ml 7 at <l(t«l*> ai Kaltnal Ullk. 1 iyj |J^ ye FOOD441 words
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Advertisement533 1906-02-05 7 We have, on the Ist instant, opened a Depot in Battery Roa', No. 7 B, where the following cigars can be bought by retail at the following prices CUBAN STYLE. CUBAN STYLE. Perfectos in boxes of 25 52.00 Exquisites in boxes of 100 53.50 Reina Special SO 52.75 Conchitas 100533 words
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Advertisement465 1906-02-05 7 AUCTION SALE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES On Friday, 2nd Feb., 1906, at 10 a.m. On Monday, sth Feb 1906, at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, 7th Feb., 1906, at 10 a.m. From the following pawnshops 178 South Bridge Road, 74 South Dridge Road, 395 North Bridge Road, 2 Naukin Street 48-4 Selegie Road,465 words
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Article636 1906-02-05 8 Practically the entire community of Singa(Hiie \M-iit out on Saturday night to see the Chinese procession, which part of the entertainment of H. K. H. was of a purely Oriental nature aud was a gorgeous and fantastic function. The Straits-born Chinese for the occasion joined forces with636 words
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Article461 1906-02-05 8 •In the arrival of the head of the prm-es -i"ii ;it the |H>rih of Government House. Dr. I. in> I'mhim Ken^. who :u'<'(iui|iunicd the Mi. in- (hintsc lirilish Association, pres< ntnl an addles-, in 11 silver casket to His fad ffkhnraa 'i'he address was as follows461 words
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Article429 1906-02-05 8 His Royal Highness thanks Residents of Singapore. Thk departure of His Koyal Highiu from Government House to Johnston's Pier was witnessed by a large number of people who evinced, for another time, great interest in the event. The route was lined with members of the Singapore police429 words
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Article285 1906-02-05 8 There were several incidents both serious and amusing in connection with tin- reception of the Prince. Over the entrance to a shop in High Street wait a motto containing the words "(tod Save the British Empire" and a still mure amusing motto was one bearing the svnfbnce285 words
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Article267 1906-02-05 8 A sTAKTLiNo accident, which fortunately was not attended by serious consequences, happened while the reception was iv progress at Government House on Saturday evening. A gharry containing Mr. and Mrs. Klphiek.and Mrs.Grundy.an elderly lady, was being driven up the drive to Government House, and the syce made an267 words
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Article97 1906-02-05 8 Libkrty to gamble seems to have been given to the natives during the Royal visit. Numbers of gambling mats and tables, with groups of fortune seekers in attendance were to be seen along the sea margin of the Esplanade, and in the five-foot paths of the houses in97 words
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Article123 1906-02-05 8 MALACCA RUBBER FLOTATION. A special telegram to the Time* of Ceylon dated London January 25th says The Malacca Rubber Plantation. Ltd.. is advertised, with a capital of £806,000. The prospectns states that Mr. W. W. Bailey valued the property (Bukit Ashan/ at .£76.000. The Directors, being dissatisfied, sent Mr. A.123 words
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Article30 1906-02-05 8 Mi;. H. Dyson-Simpson, Mill Manager Bangkok Saw Mills and the Siam Forest Co., Ltd., who arrived from Bangkok yesterday by the s. s. Dtli. is staying at the Adelphi Hotel.30 words
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Article31 1906-02-05 8 Wl learn that Mr. and Mrs. Evatt have experienced a sad loss just as they have been preparing to return to the Straits. Mrs. Kvatt's mother has died suddenly at Bournemouth.31 words
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Article33 1906-02-05 8 Hak.in Swkkrts dk Lamias, the Dutch Minister at Tokyo, arrived here by the German mail yesterday. He leaves for Batavia in a few days, aud is at present staying at the Adelphi Hotel.33 words
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Article38 1906-02-05 8 Thk cruiser Theti*. which recently went home from Chiua. is to be handed over to the Indian Government. She was put in dry dock at Portsmouth early in January, to be prepared for her voyage to the East.38 words
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Article45 1906-02-05 8 Thk Hon. W. R. Collyer, I. S. 0.. Attorney General, left for home by the German mail steamer Moon this morning Mr. Collyer c nl a k. d from Johnston's Pier in the Government launch Kittiwakt. He was seen off by a number of friends.45 words
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Article40 1906-02-05 8 Four Chinamen, who were arrested on a a tongkang in the Singapore River on th.i 18th January, charged with having in theu boat 25 tins of illicit chandu. value 1750, were again before Mr. Seth on Friday, and further remanded.40 words
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Article45 1906-02-05 8 The British torpedo-destroyers Erne and Mm arrived from Bangkok yesterday and anchored iv the roads. They are both home ward bound, but their date of departure is uncertain. The Exe is commanded by Captain A. P. Kverett and the Erne by Lieut-Com-mander Rowland H. Bather.45 words
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Article82 1906-02-05 8 As excellent special Conuaught tiffin, and an equally excellent special dinner were given at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday, both functions being attended by large numbers of residents. The hotel made a brave show iv the matter of decorations, and the laige pile of buildings in Coleman Street was certainly82 words
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Article425 1906-02-05 8 Exhibition at the Memorial Hall. Thk members of the Singapore Art Clnb held an exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday afternoon. The exhibition included the work of non-inenibent. and the member* of the Penang Impressionists' Club and the F. M S. Art Club (Selangor and425 words
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Article104 1906-02-05 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. sth February. 1906. The Netherlands Trading Society to-day quotes the 4'ms bank rate at 2 I.. The Mercantile Bank quotes it at 2/4 A. The Tinirs of Malaya uihUtsUikls that New (ropeofl, Ltd.. has declared anotlier dividend of one shilling per sliarr fur the last three mouths of104 words
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Article93 1906-02-05 8 Gambler 7.60 do (Cube No. II unpicked 10.624 Copra Bali T. 30 do Pontianak 7.00 Pepper, Black NJi do White, 5% buyers W.OO Sago Flour Sarawak 3.02* do Brunei No. 1 MB Pearl Sago 8.40 Coffee Bali, 15% basis 30.25 Coffee, Palembang. 20% basis 35.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 193 words
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Article268 1906-02-05 8 (Mebcaktilk Bank.) On London— Bank 4 m/s 3/4 Demand I Private 6 m/s 2/4 j do 8 m/s 2/4| On Germany— Bank d/d 2.40 Private 3m, 2.45 do Bm/« 2.47 On France— Bank d/d 2.951 Private 3 m/s :t.oo* do 6m/ 3.0-4 On India— Bank T. T. 174 J268 words
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Article36 1906-02-05 8 h,,r Ptr Steamer Timr To-Mniuiow. P.S'ttenliam i Nmm| /'<i>i WhrnH Sam 1 p.m. Malacca. <V I'.S'teuhainC'iir/i//. I p.m. V. S'tiiilmin I Penan)* Kitlnu 1 p.irtf^ Teluk Anson via *Mrti Xr la if mi, p.m.36 words
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Article122 1906-02-05 8 From Ei-rope— By the N. D. b. P. \Ue* due on 'Itli Feb. From China— By the M. M. s.». CaMvmim due on 12th Fel>. Left Singapore Due lv London D.-c. 23rd fe.S.L. Jan. Hltli Dei-. 2Hth B. I. Jan. 20th .Ihii. Ist M. M. Jh,i. 2:trrl122 words
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Article115 1906-02-05 8 Arrived. 4th February. IV. DMTCi: Kmm I.almnn— Mrs. Kon/.ki I und Mr. Watty. 1 IVr s,iy.;./.,. Yen T«iok Alison Mr. anil Mrs. Inneß, Mrs. Hrown. Mr. M.Artliur. Mr. Petersen. Mr. \V. Duiinmn. Mr. .1 1!. .loliiihou. Mr..]. M. Seulh. Mr. A. It. .loliuson. B«r, Brother Gabriel. Key.115 words
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Advertisement82 1906-02-05 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51, 52 High Street. Beg to notify the pablic that, in view of the rise in exchange, they are now selling their goods at reduced prices. A good ow»rtaiiity of buying things cheap is offered, and intending purchasers are •M-d to82 words
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Advertisement40 1906-02-05 8 THE NEW DOLLAR VALUE AT Whiteaway, Laidlaw &Co.'s New Fixed RATE New Fixed PRICES Terms Cast?. KEEP YOUR BODY NOURISHED, i k°«p strong, your Doctor tells you so. Steams' Wine will assist you. Ask your Chemist. An Iron Tonic also.40 words
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Miscellaneous94 1906-02-05 8 WEATHER REPORT. ITrriilnj rrrtn r*"/""'. /■'■"<■<■«. ISOi:. 9 a. v. 3 V. K. S> I. U. Kkmakks. Bar. M 30.049 •2».(l--.l M.OU Temti H4.0 iHI.-J 7»-4 5 Wet Bulb Ther 77.0 77.0 75.x Dirof Wind si. n.i. N.n.i:. |J Max. Temp 91.1 Miv 7.-t.B Miix. in Sun UIJ Terr rad.94 words
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Article971 1906-02-05 9 Handsome besquest to New York. The New York American states that the body of the late Mr. Vi rkes was placed in a wicker hamper and taken secretly down the freight ••lcvator at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel to the undertaker's wagon waiting below, and then removed971 words
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Advertisement164 1906-02-05 9 NOTICES. "HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. /^L mF MEMORIAL HALL. ■Srfl^^flß Hk. Notwithstanding the heat of the afUrnoon, the inferior -fyrßyjL.«A*^ l the bii dinn was kept pleasantly c.k.l by the electric fans VaVlßHj^^H^V' ~jm fixed upon the walls, demonstrating the hitherto unheard of JV possibility of a meeting of164 words
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Advertisement166 1906-02-05 9 Jor ffews of tde Straits, BEiD Straits Times. Largest Circulation O F ANY IPAPER PUBLISHED IN MALAYA. FOR Welegrams, W. Straits Times. It may be obtained in Singapore at the following places Meaira. John Lllll. Co.. L.ld. The R<lre»hmcnt Bulfct. Tank S«poy Lln.a Kampong lUhru Maaara. Ktity Walah. Ltd. Road166 words
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Advertisement257 1906-02-05 9 NOT ICES. HO HONG OIL RICE MILLS 639 North Bridge Road (if^ [W* Vj SINGAPORE CABLE ADDRESS "HOHONG" SINGAPORE. Town Office 61 Kling- Street. t?he Cheapest Known Power TANGYE'S PRODUCER GAS ENGIRES They make their own gas with the aid of ordinary Gas Coke which sells here at say $17257 words
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Article933 1906-02-05 10 Is it Well Thk following ih from the Time$ The telephone in there day s of Ktrenuo'lB rufth and liurry play* ho important a part in the every <liiy life of ho many buny iieople that it is well to paune occaHionally in the mad rusli933 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article439 1906-02-05 10 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used str.— steamer sh.— ship bq. —barque sch.— •choorer Yet.— Yacht Cru. —Cruiser. Obt.— Gunboat Tor.— Torpedo H. p.— Horse-power Brit. British U.S.— United States Fch. French Ger German Dut. Dutoh G.o. General-cargo d.p. deck passenger U.— Uncertain T. P.439 words
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Article570 1906-02-05 10 Same, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agent*. Steamers. Agamemnon, Liverpool, Feb. 21 Manntiekl. Airlie, Sydney. Feb. 21 Houbtead Alesia, China, Feb. 6 Behn Meyer. Antenor, China. Mar. !i Mansfield Armand Behic, Colombo, Mar. \\i M. Htimes. Arratoon Apcar, Calcutta, Feb. 14 P. Simons. Arcadia, Hongkong,570 words
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Article244 1906-02-05 10 Lewis Peat's Rubber Report. Straits and Malay States. c o owing lota weighing about 114 tons were offered in public auction to-day aa follows -o "I "">"> uueren in puonc auction w d 5L Quantity. Description. ™r. M 7 oases Sheets pale to darkish 1 bag Sheet244 words
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Article232 1906-02-05 10 loiaw uf Shares iMne Paid Value up to Company Buyen La»t Tranaacthins 13,50 4.001 uuu-u- d. 4,000 20,000 10,000 6,*)7 23,7»it 50,000 150,000 •20,000 ;M0 uuuaucd. 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 100 bULO 10 i Benawah G. M. Co., Ltd •10 I lltafar™.!. •10 Kadana G.232 words
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Article135 1906-02-05 10 JOuu uuu u«d 2,000 4,500 80,000 12,000 3,400 6,000 2,750 35,000 600 2,000 0,000 7KS uuu»u.d. 300, U00 >,OUU luiiutud «,oou Jt 1 LiuO JJeveicipnicui Co., Ltd.. B.JO B.Oj 100 50 > m 100 10 100 100 10 50 100 100 100 Federated Engineering Co., Ltd. JO rater A135 words
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Article139 1906-02-05 10 20,(00 70.U00 7u,000 B.OJU v ._y»l b.OOO U.UUU I,s^' uulaaugu 80,000 IJ.SUU WU>UM 2,000 1,000 15" UUIMUOI 30,000 *,UW uuu*u»i iso 880 10.000 1,64> UDiuued £50,000 10 > 10 1 1 1 •100 6 10 J. 1 1 4S 1 1 •100 Balgowuie Rubber Estate Ltd. Batu Unjor Rubber139 words
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Article40 1906-02-05 10 Howarth Ersk.ue, Ltd. 6% Kiley, Hargreavee. Ltd. b% Singapore Municipal 0% J% ra v;« 1(fPa 1{.r I>DockCo..Lta.^ V. Y. ..J 60J.C00 2fc prem hnv-r.. asli.ou) i% prem buyer. 4^,0,0 2% pren!, bu> I,tf«,UCO 1% prrnn buyers. 1^H».600 par. buyers40 words
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Article142 1906-02-05 10 It is reported that two battleships, four armoured cruisers, three cruisers, and tweuty-nine destroyers, are now either under construction in Japan, or are about to be laid down. The following is a list Aki, battleship, (about 19,0(X> tonsl, construction expected to commence this month, at Kure Naval142 words
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Article188 1906-02-05 10 FOR SINGAPORE Per P. O. s. s. Java from London Jan. 8, dne 10th Feb.— Capt. H. W. Poyntz, Mrs. Poyntz, Major Atkins, and Mrs. Atkins, Mias Culver. Per P. *O. s. s. Movltan from London Jan. 19, due 18th Feb. -Mr. D. G Maclean, Mr. W.188 words
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Advertisement141 1906-02-05 10 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDEH, par feet antiseptic dentifrice, clexnc* mmi preserve* the te»th,— very rajnaattay. CRUSHED FOOD. TKY IT AM) Yor WILL BE SATISFIED I. it. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilion Koad, is now opened. Price of a bag141 words
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Advertisement551 1906-02-05 10 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India. Australia and Chins. 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 Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent, per551 words
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Advertisement584 1906-02-05 10 BANKS. Hongkong ft" Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL UO.OOO.OOti REKERVKFUND:— Sterling Reserve »10,000,000) la Silver Reserve 8,800,000) 18 000 «> Reserve LiabUity of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. H. A. W. glade, Esq.— Chairman. A. Haupt, Esq. Deputy Chairman. Hon. C. W. Dickaon. F. Salinger, Eaq. E. Goetz. Esq. E.584 words
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Article596 1906-02-05 11 Tbe Malay Residental School at Kuala Kangsar formed the subject of discussion at the last meeting of the State Council in connection with a letter received from the Resident-Oeneral, in which he forwarded an enquiry by His Kxuellency the High Com mismoner as to whether, if596 words
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Article210 1906-02-05 11 Consii>ki:ahlf. excitement prevails in aeronautical circles owing to the MSaniaaw afloat concerni.ig tin- latent xperimenttt of the Brothers Wright, two young American aeronaut*, who for years have been fam.xis owing to the remarkable improvements they have effected in aeroplanes.or fly ing machine*. For eight weeks |»st210 words
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Article154 1906-02-05 11 Mr. Frkd. C. Phnkikld, writing in tl Sorth American Hrvinc for November i.Bt Japan* Commercial Aspirations anticipates that Japan will achieve prosperity by mono polling the shipping trade of the I'u inc. and by workiug up American produce for the Chinexe market. He adds lapaur.-*' mm of affaire154 words
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Advertisement713 1906-02-05 11 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. Par China, Japan, P«aaiif, C«yl*a. Aaitralla, India, Aden, E typt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian713 words
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Advertisement779 1906-02-05 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklljke Pakef »»i>t MsatschappiJ. Under contract with tbe Netherlsnds India Government. Agenti at Singapore .—Ship Aoekct, late J. Daendelh A Co., 2-3 Collteb Quit. The undermentioned dates are only approximate Steamer From Exp'ted Will be deststched for Broaver Paneh Feb 4 Paneh, Asabsn, Belawan-Deli, Bajan, and Edi Feb779 words
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Advertisement597 1906-02-05 11 HAMBURG AMERIKA LIME. HAMBURO. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoa.a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. The arrivals of the next597 words
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Advertisement655 1906-02-05 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORODEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Oerman Malt LIB*. The fast and well known mail .teamen of thi. Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to655 words
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Advertisement709 1906-02-05 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. OCfiAJS STEAM SHIP Go,, Ltd. AND (Jliiiu Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' steamers despatched from Liverpool outward, for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homeward, for London every fortnight and for Liverpool monthly. One outward steamer each month extend, to Vancouver, Seattle709 words
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Advertisement72 1906-02-05 11 FOR FREMANTLE, ADELAIDE. MXI. BOURNE, ANl> SYDNEY. Also taking transhipment cargo for other Australian and New Zealand ports. 8.8. FOHTISATIS, MM toil, grows, Captain Robinson, is due here un at al> >ut th« 12th proximo, and will receive pnnnpt despatch for the above ports. Splendid passenger atom modation. For further72 words
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Article1134 1906-02-05 12 Text of the Agreement. The Treaty recently signed by Baron Komura and the Chinese plenipotentiaries at Peking in regard to Manchuria, was approved by the Privy Council on Jan. 6th. A telegram to the Asahi fives the following as the text of the reaty Article I— The1,134 words
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Article371 1906-02-05 12 Said to be injured by Gambling. Tbk following is from the Ceylon Observer. We hear indirectly that an excellent authority in the Straits, or rather Malay States, thinks tbat. as time goes on. the jrasition of rubber only gcta sounder, and that lie has no fear of rubber371 words
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Advertisement153 1906-02-05 12 I The Weight of i The Pyramids i J seems piled upon the head of the unfortunate sufferer from a split- K V t i ii g headache. A headache of this kind, if unrelieved, leads to aberra- (> tionof themindandinsanity. Itgoes 1 1 beyond human power to endure. 4}153 words
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Advertisement174 1906-02-05 12 NOTICES. RILEY,HARGREAVES& Co., Ltd. SUTGAPOE/E 6c IIPOIH:. Electrical Department Motors Dynamos Lamps Complete Electric Light Installations arid House Wiring. Switc.i Gear, Slips' Fittings, House Fittings, Mining Fitting?, Fans, Ac. Arc Lamps, Accessories, Radiators, &c. Expert Advice and Estimates, Free. T.u«r.pi. *-dr~.,- HARGREAVES 242 fp yLj/^UjO be Artistically Dressed it is174 words
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Advertisement755 1906-02-05 12 NOTICES. Hackenschmidt's Conquests. WHY HE WINS. /*A JENKINS. MADRAU.J&v P^^ttW S\ 19 4 I^%. A ~^[W m I FOURNIER p° hl i|L W I CAMBIER. EBERLE. PAUL PONS PIENING /j^k jJiu petersen bellin Yif Ja^*^g|^Bß mankind has there been so 1 Iwwlilfl marvellous a wrestler as _^^^^H Hackenschmidt. Seemingly he755 words
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