The Straits Times, 23 August 1906
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Title Section15 1906-08-23 1 The Straits Times \O. 22.121 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSDAY. AUGUST 23. 1906. PRICE 10 CENTS.15 words
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Advertisement501 1906-08-23 1 T 'V V 111, 11 Reliability Evidence IN FAVOUR OF THE DE DION-BOUTON Car was forged in the Scottish Reliability Trials. Cine De Dion entered. One De Oion registered Absolute non-stops every day. The title Reliable Cart given to the De D<on, is proved more and more conclusively da> by501 words
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Advertisement271 1906-08-23 1 "STRUTS TIMES" BDSIJMESS DIRECTORY. AUCTIONEERS POWELL &JHK, Singapore. f KnT UILISHED 42 YKARS). Real Estate Auctioneers and Valuers Mortga ,'es arranged Valuations made. Rents collected. Powell Coy's Auction and House-Property ircular is issued weekly and sent !ree to any Idreas GENtRAL OUTFITTI HS. ~KATZ BROS., LTD~ Raffles Square. Traveller- and271 words
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Advertisement183 1906-08-23 1 HnTFI TIL. *0C: PAII" DE LA PAIX Telephone 61 Singapore 1 he Recognised Headquarters of the Navy, r my and Tourists THE ADELPHJ HOTEL Inrivailed resort (or*W J 'l 1 l^aafcure. The most attractive aniMiomc tike houd m"U Dining, Hilliardand Cafe saloon*, floest OQiaie.v electric fans, lights, and call- bells.183 words
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Advertisement242 1906-08-23 1 ROBINSON COMPANY. J^^al V Vb^^B Lid M^ ai^-^-iaM^Z^^—^.^-aa2Katl-L- L^^^S^^/ai^^a^aa^aTC^a^ COURT, NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILORS. MM 'i&r ri. B9BH Isweeds, (Bfieviots ONE SUIT LENGTH ONLY Vu^Vf Su t lilt oUr customers can rely upon any selection being exclnsivi Riding Breeches, Box Cloth Gaiters. Workmanship, St\le and Fit The Be<>t. ROBINSON" <Sz>242 words
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Advertisement415 1906-08-23 1 L\TH*»r ADVFUIISMENTS. HAMBURG AMERIK\-LINIE. AKABISCH I'KRSIS( UK H DOUBT. A reu'nlar moiithlv lim has been opened by the H. A. L. steaniera "CANAUIA AND "CHKHISKIA running from Hamburg via Amsterdam, Mar seillet, to Po«1 Saul, Port Sudan, Djibnti. Aden. Afaskat. Hemler-Abbaa. Lingah, Hushire. Mohammerah, Basra and back. Cargo from the415 words
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Article84 1906-08-23 2 RISING IN CUBA Simgmpon iM ttmi Awju»t. (...in./, tlir fai is Uwler in the AmericanS|mi,isli Wat, Ims joimd tlic- insurgents in Culia. Tlic inlinliitants of tha country districts MM tloc kiun to lUlukiiii. FRENCH NAVAL ESTIMATES. A I'renrli I'ailianieiiUiy I'«|kt fjivcs the csiiuintCH for K\|MMclitiirr on Naval84 words
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Article423 1906-08-23 2 Chased by a Crowd at Manchester. Retribution befell the women suffrapats, at Main In -irr. for ;heir own meeting in Bafjaart ***** Clough was far mull' cmnplfii'lv wrackad thai any of tin m> thrv li;i\r lxin BB DVav trying to break ap. Boggnrt Hole Clough is one423 words
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Article230 1906-08-23 2 The journal of the Bi t..h Chamber] of <\ ininerce < f M eOtrtaiM this, month vateahk and practical article dealing with German competition, which we pul.lisli with I few \croal alterations below Trier to the year 18'Jl. it may be sa:d that Geruiany > shire230 words
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Article1265 1906-08-23 2 Advices from India throw light on the resignation of Sir K.impfvlcb Fuller the Lieut. Governor of KasUrn Bengal, a province just < stahli.sliixi by th pal til-.on of the huge province of BlWnl The Hindu Bengalis opposed the partition, and held upon Sir B. Fuller tooth1,265 words
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Advertisement77 1906-08-23 2 Bowel Complaint in Children. l>.iring the summer months children ato subject to disorders of the bowels which should receive careful attenti. n as soon as thf first unnatural pgoaaßßßl of the bowels appears. The best medicine in use for bowel complaint is ('li.umKt lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Xc mody77 words
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Advertisement280 1906-08-23 2 BARBED WltlC Planters. "Times" MINING CANDLES. Send for quotations to The Borneo Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKERS JEWELLERS. OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROM«TI/> EXECUTED BUNKERS. FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM) Opposit* Wsetern Entnaee to Ke« HuWi. LIQUID FUEL 30/--(Tkift) .Skillma) per tM f. t. luim late »f delirery 210 Uai »k280 words
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Advertisement295 1906-08-23 2 iMkW&CHES ißS^^^^SaSSß^^ The best watches LAGE STORE at: can con 170, ORCHARD ROAD. 3C StniCteU. All guaranteed. Large and varied stock of Laces, \?rif eal*» all r»v*»r Nottlncham, Valenciennes, Irish and K}i sale au UVCI Brussels and English and Swiss thr» \A/rtrlri Embroideries 5C lllC vvullu S AMERICAN WALTHAM Prices295 words
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Article443 1906-08-23 3 The figures for Japan s foreign trade <luring tno InC s.x niuntlLs ot ikt currout year show a totaJ oi aa»,i \Lu,.i'j yeu, against 4'J9,'J3O,ai4 yen during tht corrcspondiug period of iauo, rcducUou ol Bu,fc>t) you. The siguai failing off is in imports, rtiin.-uk-i tlio Japau Mail."443 words
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Article144 1906-08-23 3 A Tokio dispatch st.-.tcf. that the lapiMM and Russian Commissioner:; for tho delimitation of the boundary of Sa^'tialu'ii li.ive come to an agreement .i> i<> tlir iikk'c c f procedure. On Juno 'Jlst, tlui J:ii«inci-:e officers left AU-x- mlruvsky on the -sth of that mnit h lor Mm144 words
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Article278 1906-08-23 3 A Girls' Callous Crime At Seattle, Washington, GKorg*. Mil chell, a youth, who recen.l'- shot .mil killed Franz Edmund ('n-ffchl, the Holy Roller Prophet." and was acquitted of tho charge of murder on the plea of insanity, was himself shot and killed by his sevenUen-yoar-old sister. Esther. Esther278 words
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Article425 1906-08-23 3 Gemas, otherwise known as Aycr Trop is, says a Stra.ts Echo correspondent, a town in Negri Sembilian about 36 miles from Tampin, which is the head qua. ters of Uk District Officer. It !>> <>n the Negri Sembilan and Johore Sta.e Railway Extension. Between Tampin and425 words
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Article221 1906-08-23 3 On the night of the 31st day of tho last Ch'nene month, the Ma river, which runs through the iiortK west of the Canton province, suddenly rose to an abnormal height owing ■«> heavy rains and overflowed i:s banks. The usual results followed. Housed and other property221 words
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Advertisement989 1906-08-23 3 Hotel van Wijk Co., Ltd. WILHELMINA DINNER Sl«t m. Ist nun; In honour of tho birthday of H.M. Queen Wilhelmia of Holland. Hand in attendance. :«)97 PETROLEUM SPIRITS BENZINE. QASO INE. NAPHTHA PETROL. 11 MOTOR CAR" B<*AND. In drums of 4 and 8 Imperial Gallons. We have reduced our price989 words
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Obituary71 1906-08-23 4 Tan*. '>n tiir ■JHth of July, at 14, Grenville Street. Brunswick fK|iiare, Howard Tripp, of tin Government Service. India, anil formerly of Trhddad, third son of the late Steveus Tripp, Solicitor, niie'l ">• years. Funeral. Kensalgreen. Vfaiaaatav, aaaa. Kkv«..mtii -At the General Hospital, between IS hihl 1 thin morniiiK.71 words
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1576 1906-08-23 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. THURSDAY, 23rd AUGUST. This morning's mail brings au interesting despatch concerning the Natal rising. It would ap|H'ar that Colonel McKenzic arrived at Durban en the Jsth of July and of course wax promptly interviewed by tin: repioheutu--tives of the local press. He stated that1,576 words
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Article18 1906-08-23 4 A ni'mbkk of Chinexo Commissioners arrived by the Gregory Aprar this morning from Hongkong en route to Calcutta.18 words
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Article28 1906-08-23 4 Mk. Jcstick Law left in the F. M. S. yacht Mi- ran to-day for Port Swettenham to assume the duties of Judicial Commissioner in the F. M. S.28 words
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Article22 1906-08-23 4 Tiik M. M. company's steamer faIMM left Colombo at noon on the 22nd instant aud is due here on Munday at daylight.22 words
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Article23 1906-08-23 4 Tiik British steamer Kalibia of Glasgow passed through the port from cast to west this morning. Another vessel passed through showing no colours.23 words
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Article29 1906-08-23 4 Tiik follow .nu notice is posted in the tiffin room of a local godown "If drinking whiskey sodas affects business, give np business." Af nt this a thristy clime?29 words
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Article32 1906-08-23 4 Mr. Sproilk. the Deputy Public prosecutor, arrived this morning from Pcnaug. He will conduct the case in connection with the affairs of Hogan >V Co. at the Police Court on Saturday morning.32 words
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Article33 1906-08-23 4 Thf. Infautry Compauies of the Malay States (iuides left for the K. M. S. in the SiliitKjtirt- yesterday afternixin. TheOunner Company remains here for a few days for gun practice at Uukit Paujang.33 words
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Article37 1906-08-23 4 Mi:. Lee Chim Hay. the son of the late Mr. Lee Keng Lint is to be congratulated npoii Ins succei-klor baring shot a panther and a stag on Saturday last at Malacca in tin district of Tainpiro.37 words
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Article41 1906-08-23 4 YKSTKHniy afternoon a Chinese coolie went into the Newton railway station to await a train. He lay down on a bench, placed his bundle underneath his head, and full asleep. Later, one of the porters dincovered that the man was dead.41 words
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Article44 1906-08-23 4 The extent of the damage to the two P. and O. ships, the Imm and the Delta, which collided in Colombo Harbour on the 26th ultimo, may be gauged from the cost of the repairs, which have been estimated at between tii.i»«> .md fT.IXKi.44 words
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Article51 1906-08-23 4 Wk have received, a sample of Bordens' Peerless Cream, for which Messrs. Ellis and Co. are the general Eastern Agents. This cream is excellent with tea or coffee, and when diluted with water, filtered aud well iced, becomes a most agreeable and refreshing beverage in the warm climate of the51 words
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Article59 1906-08-23 4 A CoMUroXMKT writes: "There is a general feeling amoni; those who have much business iv Mr. Oreen'.s Court that the door of in^n s> and eyre.— ■> which has been closed for some years, should be thrown open. There are but two doors leading into the main corridor aud the59 words
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Article57 1906-08-23 4 Tue Mitliuj Mml notes a movement amongst miners iv Selan^or in favour of substituting machinery for manual labour, and now it hears that Mr. I'asqual has adopted this method on his mine at Lnkut, near Port Dicksou. He has found Chinese labour unsatisfactory, the men beiug willing to work ouly57 words
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Article75 1906-08-23 4 Thb Viceroy of Szechuan province (China) is not in favour of the scheme of creating a province in Tibet. He points out to the authorities in Peking that as the country is so wild and extensive it will require a large staff of officials to administer the country and, besides,75 words
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Article104 1906-08-23 4 A curious story of a snake which points an old-time moral comes from the little village of Althorne, near litirnbain onCrouch, Kssex. A boy placed a cage, made of a box covered with one inch wire netting, which contained some young birds, outside his house. When he went to feed104 words
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Article110 1906-08-23 4 The other day, a passenger calling at Amoy (China) thought he would like to see the beauties of the city, so he took a stroll through the same and was rewarded by seeing a gruosoiae sight. A Chinese soldier had just been beheaded. It appears t*o soldiers were implicated in110 words
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Special German Telegrams.
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Article16 1906-08-23 4 Berlin, 2?nd Aug>ut. The Kaiser will return to Berlin on the 27th instant.16 words
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27 1906-08-23 4 German merchants have been exptlle<l from Kri-iicli Congo. Tlie fMattoa ;u imh; therefrom has been referred to a oenaaa~ French frontier committxion.27 words
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Article19 1906-08-23 4 China has paid by instalments the Boxet war indemnity due for June ami .Inly.19 words
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Article15 1906-08-23 4 In Cuba the troops have had combat-, a ith rebels.15 words
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Article19 1906-08-23 4 Another earthquake occurred at Valparaiso. Little damage was done. The itanks then resumed full service.19 words
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"Renter's ZUcQtams.
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Article72 1906-08-23 4 Britain May Undertake Suppression Herself. I'ec'il. Singapore 0.10 p.m. :'.'inl AuffUtt. The T<mr*, in a leading article, complain^ about the increase of piracy in Cantonese waters aad the growing indihVncc of the C'hiiK sc authorities to the rights of Kuropeans. The new spaper also emphasies tlu72 words
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Article27 1906-08-23 4 Forty British missionaries have appealed t<> Sir Kdward (irey to assume OeaaaaW jurisdiction of the Congo in order to protect Hritish inUrests.27 words
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Article37 1906-08-23 4 The Irish County authorities are about to appeal to the dovirnmeut to start relief works before winter comes on. The request will be made owing to the blight in the potato crop.37 words
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Article26 1906-08-23 4 The authorities at Santiago arc building huts to accoinodatc HO.OOO refugees aud are ordering ships from Valparaiso to reiuuvi the houseless imputation.26 words
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Article50 1906-08-23 4 Proposed Change to Constitutional Government. Heuti r's com -spuudciit ut lVkine, cables that the Dowager plans siumuotiiug a con f< i. im. of officials and Vicerorvs to discuss the adoption of the Constitution. The Coiiniiissioiieis returning fiom their tour abroad recommend a gradual change t < Constitutional50 words
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Article50 1906-08-23 4 Seeing Gay Life on the Grand Canal. The Mediteinuieun He.t has arrived at Venice and received a most cordial welcome The city was illuminated on a magnificent scale at night. The Venetians held a great serenade at Piazza St. Mark and also went round the warships.50 words
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Article122 1906-08-23 4 Supplementary Ordei of the Day. Fiiiuay. 24th Auihst. IUO6. yues'iou by the Hon'ble W. H. Sholford Will the Government lay a Ktatt'incnt before the Council giving (1) The list of the work!) they propone to carry out in connection with the improve ment of the harbour, including the122 words
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Article104 1906-08-23 4 It is intimated by Mr. H. N. Hidlcy that, in answer to iiiiinerons inquiries, the Prize* awarded at the Agri-Hortiiultural Show will he s,'iit to the Winners aa Boon as possible, but this canuot be done at imiT as the list is a large one and will take104 words
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Advertisement247 1906-08-23 4 (Baldbeek Maegregqn^ Qo. if WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALE, BEER AND STOUT IMPORTERS. AGENTS RILEY, HARGREAVES A Co., LtdFOlt THE ALBION MOTOR CAR. Co. Ltd. DFS. KEW BROTHERS. DENTAL SUKOEONS. No. 2 Battery Read. CHARTERED BAKK BUILDINGS. UM LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. IM'KHEU TVKKDCAHT— Suit ibIt he e..h. Price und partioulars247 words
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Advertisement184 1906-08-23 4 Artistic Portraiture Or thk Hii.hfkt KxeKLi.iwrr HAVING 2 STUDIOS Adapted for Forenoon and Afternoon Light, and our Chief Artist's time being confined entirely to the studios, we are thus enabled to give sittings throughout the day. HKiH- CLASS SPECIALITY: Art Portraits in Carbon in 24 different colours. Wilson Go. 9.184 words
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"Renter's Telegrams.
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Article81 1906-08-23 5 LIVES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES DESTROYED. British Consul Injured KmmM 11-4r, a.m. Ulrd Augutt. The latest and a careful estimate in the diffei cut places connected with the earth nake at Valparaiso shows that the deathroll certainly amounts to several thousands. ■MOB day. fresh WN arrives that towns and81 words
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Article24 1906-08-23 5 Anothei tight I ia>.- takeu place :it Havana where Mm insurants »vrr repulsed. OmM hn* lx< n arrested at his ranch.24 words
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Article35 1906-08-23 5 It has been announced at Portsmouth that tin hi, itlnmnilit will be ready for Bea on the Ist of September. Unoo months before the world s tune record for building and launching35 words
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Article72 1906-08-23 5 Piece of Advice to Turkey From Bulgaria. Replying to the Turkish note coinplaiuiug about the Anti (Ireek agitation in Bulgiria. the BnlgaliM tiovi ■rum nt say the Porte is not entitled lo interfere in the internal affairs of the Principality. They aver that the ONek persecutions merely72 words
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Article422 1906-08-23 5 Colony's Work Proves Satisfactory in every Way. Tiik Kiiitn. new Steel Twin screw Towing and Ken v Steamer built by Messrs. Uilev. Hargiiiivrs .v Co., Ltd.. for 'the K. M. S. flail w u y Di paitment. yes;er(l:iy Liken out on the uieastired mile for her trials, which422 words
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Article211 1906-08-23 5 It is with rleep regret that we learn of the ileatli at the (ieneral Hospital early this morning a! Mr. C. Key-worth. Superintendent of nHm, in the Municipality. Mr. Key worth hail Im*>ii ailing for some months uith lironehitiK. but had almost recovered ■i mi211 words
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Article54 1906-08-23 5 A Malay Imiv aged U was cliinhiii^ a i' loannl trei at l'a-ii I'anjang near the 7 til milestone MMli) aftcriusin when iio ■lipped ami fi II to the ground. He was weri'inslv in jnreil anil died shortly afterwards. An Imml mm helil this luiirning aud a w diet of54 words
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Article149 1906-08-23 5 Attempted "Amok" in South Bridge Road. Tiikkk was a good deal of excitement in South Bridge Road at 9»0 this morning. A Chinaman flourishing a large chopper suddenly made his appearance in the street and chased everyone lie saw, slashing at them with the chopper. People fled149 words
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Article586 1906-08-23 5 Formal Welcome to the New Chief Justice. As the hour for the opening of the Supreme Court drew near this morning a large con MMM bbMM to gather in the room where the Chief .Justice holds his Court, until all the available seating capacity and a number586 words
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Article208 1906-08-23 5 An ingenious attempt to burble the house in Armenian Street occupied by the Methodist Rook Room was made late last night, but was frustrated through the vigilance of the occupants. It is evident that the burglar had made himself fully acquainted with the place MMN proceeding with208 words
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Article109 1906-08-23 5 IMRWU afternoon. Inspector Reynolds charged two Chinese with the theft oi a ■MM alleged to belong to Tan A Chang, in Lavendar Street, on the 18th instant. The complainant who rears geese seeniH to bo unfortunate. A man was convicted yesterday, for Htcaling one one109 words
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Article639 1906-08-23 5 A Generous Counsel pays A Client's Fine. This morning, a Malay woman named Awah was brought before Mr. Green ot allegations of retaining stolen property anc disposing of the same by pawning it. Sergeant Thrale appeared for the Police, and Mr. M. Harris for the defendant. Mahomed639 words
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Article175 1906-08-23 5 Strange Religious Fervour in Burma A am and strange phase of religious fertour MMM to be spreading among the Buddhist monks in Burma it is no less than religious suicide. The Rangoon (inzrtte gives purtii n larsofthelateMtca.se. The monk was only twenty tlm c years of age. He was175 words
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Article128 1906-08-23 5 Tiik I'illayar festival of the Hindus wax celebrated this morning at the Pillayar temple in Outram Road. I'illas ;ir is the brother of the god Subbinh of Tank Road temple and is the lord of obstacles. He is described to have a human body and an elephants'128 words
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Article114 1906-08-23 5 Chwk Joon wai« in the employ ofM. Sabbatier. He wax arrested on the allegation of having collected 16 on liills and retaining the money which was the property of his master. Yesterday, he was before Mr. Column for alleged breach of trust, was convicted ami114 words
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1220 1906-08-23 5 Supreme Contempt not Uncoupled with Fear. I'kokkssoh Hkrhkrt A. Oilks of Cambridge has ilmir a great service in publishing his I'hitmr Lilrraliirr by which for the first time English readers get a view of the whole extent of the subject. One writer deals with a1,220 words
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Article249 1906-08-23 5 To the Editor of the MmUI Time:" Sir All who have at lieart the welfare of women among the Chinese will thank you for your article against the practice now condemned by the Chinese, even by the hMHM Dowager herself. Chinese here have been asking, could not the249 words
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Article58 1906-08-23 5 Hai.k a dozen fair sized b'ttton iniu<liroouiH were found growing betwaM tlic grauiusetts of the paving in Blackburn Market place, in its busiest part. They wrc prompt ty plucked, but in the afternoon three mon made their appearance. It is regarded as remarkable that thr fungi sl.onld thrive in the58 words
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Article352 1906-08-23 5 Bi Kirn I. t;. JTiiimi i, Commandant. S. V. C. Simgapuri, .'in Aitnn.ii. BignaHiag I Tin- Seumpliore I'luss will r? ciiiiiiiienre on Mni,la\ 87ttl ilist.. at it .til p in. Nun. t. B»M-ing Ci art II: A Smoking Concert will be held in the Drill Hall, on Saturday,352 words
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Article60 1906-08-23 5 Is a motor car case the Loul Chancellor liumrkcd that when |>eople Ml driving motor cars <ir oilier vehicles mi v |>iu>lin highwny tin y liavi- a duty t<> n iihiiiUt that 'li.i! ii rsous mill blind ih-imhi- mill WNH persons Hint ili-i-n nit olil persons an just an in60 words
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Advertisement57 1906-08-23 5 RAFFLES HOTEL. TO-DAY. To-Night. Hdelphi^ fiotel. MUSICAL WEEK Magnificent Bavarian Orchestra will Perform. DURING LUNCHEON, DURING DINNER, AFTER DINNER. ON THK OltlNl> OPKN AIR TKKIIAIK. Watch the 31st August. "ORANJE" DINNER. Ol BONOVB <H' THE BIRTHDAY OF H. M. QUEEN. WILHELMINA OF HOLLAND. "GIRL" BRAND BEER. TO BE HAD OF57 words
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Article708 1906-08-23 6 Mr. Morelon Frewea, writing in the ''Outlook" (London) -jays: The exjx>r..s of the United Kingdom increased from the sum of X240,000,000 in 1874 to jL3ul,ii>iu,ii.ai in l l Ju4, an increase of 1b per cent. The growth of the exports in tno OBM708 words
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Article226 1906-08-23 6 The other day, a trial of several flying machines of original tyi>e was t> Viki' plaes at Wcniplcy Park. I beliovo mostly .n the n.it in <• types," ■aid Mr. eVbjar Wilson, of Pimlico, to a ncw:.j>a|K'i ranreseatattTe, oowa(jiientlv OOM of BUM will lie after ;hc iikmliil of226 words
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Article634 1906-08-23 6 THE KOWLOON- CANTON RAILWAY. S.r Matthew Nathan, the Governor of Hongkong, thus set* out the history of the projected railway from the Kowloon Section of liongkong to Canton, i n his report for 1905 Various projects that have In, mod ed for thr OOneUUili f railways to ports on the634 words
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Article169 1906-08-23 6 Mr. Aeiiag Wea-Coaa*] Haajard, of affi* i 9 d,...i,i.. B r,t,SU hlBky t ould ((|i| wtt kha* part of Veaesueta Hhn has now om (lrm tho neel of a good brand 01 w.,.,k v amony-t native duUers. Although them present -for brandy i. slill more169 words
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Advertisement590 1906-08-23 6 WANTED. BOARD AND LODGlNG— Gentleman wants boarel and lodg'ng- Private family preferred. Q. co .SVr,ii/« nsMI 3091 SAFE— Wanted to buy a second-hand fireStool big safe. AnswerH to A. L. L. c/o Straiti Timrt.. 0 3O. r >6 Hll.l.irr— Rubber Estate, by youngEnglixh mm. Can s|>eak Mnlay. Previous experience on590 words
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Advertisement646 1906-08-23 6 TO BE LET^ HOUSE— No, 8 Thomson Roael. Apply to J. A. Meyer c/o Meyer Brothers. 0 2900 COMPOUND HOUSE— So. 5 SophU Road Apply at No. IH-1 1'rinep Street. 2944 COMPOUND HOUSE— No. 49 Killinev Road. M. E. Shasna, 17 Orchard Road. 0 3037 COMPOUND HOUSE. —No 6-4 Oxley646 words
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Advertisement1091 1906-08-23 6 SIfIGAPOBE SPORTING CLUB, PROGRAMME FOR THE All H MN RACE MEETING, 1906. Oct. 16th, 18th and 20th. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, October ltith. I.— THE MAIDEN PLATE— VaIue »600. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. 31b. Entrance 120 Distance, R.C. 2— THE LAWN STAKES— VaIue $400. A Handicap for all1,091 words
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Advertisement724 1906-08-23 6 18th October upon payment o an Extra Free of Ten Dollars. All such entries must be made on the S.R.A. Forms in the usual way, and be handed to the Secretary. MM c. p. Owen, Secretary and Clerk of r*« Course. BOARD LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE— With private family in724 words
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Advertisement53 1906-08-23 6 I Rheumatic Pains Relieved. The quick relief from rluum.itir paini alTor.lcl hv Chamberlain's Pain Bain has surprised an. l delighted Hi n uifferers. It makes rest and sleep pos*ihlc. A nreal m.-nv have been perfliancntly cured <if rlicmn.it ism by I lie iiso of this liniment. For sale b .ill53 words
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Article571 1906-08-23 7 The affairs of an M P bafoN the itatiKrup.ey Court contain interesting ■t< t;uis ol how some nuinlvis 01 i'arliament iivi. When he beCJUM iik-iiilmt ot 1 ailiamviit in I?<S.>. li- had XJutl a jfNT, lull a -tcpi.itli r i i means paid his < l.i'.iim571 words
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Article282 1906-08-23 7 Ai in"- 1 of mil- lVking and Tientsin I Tiiiics." i wden donfatloH know, it is I <'iniii.se cutoiii t.) rotain Urn i flin of a dead owmber <>i' Urn lam.ly mi Urn pre-i.n-e- for considerable t;n.< aftar d: a.h. the period varying in difuvent282 words
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Article81 1906-08-23 7 Information has been received from HMH I at'nj,' that a wealthy Macao Chine -c merchant by t he name of All was held by a MtanOM robber leader, Ahoi. and others, who d< niandcd a ran<m of 930,000 from the captive's family, and ultimately Slo.nou were paid. Ahoi was <>i-.i-81 words
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Article860 1906-08-23 7 Many and varying accounts have been given to the British ckctor.iU of the treatment ot the natives and t i i C h kIH Transval gold Blineß. 'I he white man who earns v living thro is nut ao much discussed. Yet hv* life860 words
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Article149 1906-08-23 7 S r Mattl-ew Nathan, the Go\ Tiior of Hongkong make* tin- foUowng oh rva In hi- on the ant! -American iiKivciin nt I h»rn. in tlui Admin tuition Kejxir for last yeai Tin trade of the Colony was nri u-ly affected by the organised attempt i I Urn OuHH in149 words
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Advertisement61 1906-08-23 7 A Good Rule for the Home. Make it our of your regular habits to k<-cp rliamlx-rlian's Colic, Cholera ami Diarrboaa Baawdy in your home as aalagwid agaiaat a sudden attack of h.iwel iMiiij>liant. I: is c.-rtain to bt iKixleH r* ncr or later, and whon that time coiiu-s it will61 words
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Advertisement146 1906-08-23 7 MOTOR CARS 0 JUST ARRIVED 6 H.P. Two seated Rover (Special Finish) Price $1425. (Trials By arrangement) EXPECTED IN A FEW DAYS One 4 seated 8 EL P. ROVER One 5 seated 10 12 H. P. ARGYLL Full particulars on application to Syme Co., Sole Jigents. ARGYLL MOTORS LTD. ROVER146 words
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Advertisement568 1906-08-23 7 CROWN £g||^ PERFUMERY. Manufactuerd by THE CROWN PERFUMERY CO., LONDON and PARIS. OF ALL DEALERS. See that the bottles are stoppered with oui registered "CROWN STOFPER." Raneegunge Stoneware Pipes, Drains, Troughing, Bricks, &c. MACBETH BARRETT PENANG. Solt 1 Agents for BURN CO- LTD., CALCUTTA. For Quotations, Delivered Singapore. Apply to568 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article162 1906-08-23 8 The Annual li.-ueral Meeting of Urn Kep polUoH Club will Ih- held iv the Club MM on Kriday :Mst August at 9 p. in. Major I. K. (ireeiiway. the Calcutta and old Northman rland county cricketer, has MM selected as brigade major of the Uoyal Kusiheis iCity162 words
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Article226 1906-08-23 8 ith-i i.i at tammu Oor. V s|ie. ial telegram to the U*sM (jives tinfollow in« details nl the- Clie.-,teilield Cup, Mm at Bond wood The CbeaterfleH Cup of 1100, a handicap. I milos. Mr. W. Bm«'| cli f lold Ki.uh. by C.cii. l Or Wmd, yrs. O. Maddun226 words
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Article1163 1906-08-23 8 AfsTIULUN (iiUNIi NATIONAL. Our Australia-! correspondent writes under date of .Inly lHt!, that on Saturday last the Gkvmi Natuinu. BIaWUCHAM was run at Fleniington NmMmJ as follows: Decoration, b.j;., 6 vrs 11. J. il'hevally) 1 Syringa, eh. g.. a., il.l. (J. Smitiii 2 Billis. br. g.. a.. 12.1.1. d. Kegaul1,163 words
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Article154 1906-08-23 8 Bay* she Arum of the 11th inst B—Accordtog8 Accordtog to Uciitir. Surrey and Vorknliire have <«(.li BUM 4 a victory in county cricket. tin ti -liy lr.ivinj; tluir MMM "as they wire.' Lml Saturday found MMH knock 1 nn.li-r to Surrov by 9 wickets. Oloocestenhire ]>ut Midiilrsox away hy154 words
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Article2638 1906-08-23 8 THE NORTH-EASTERN FRONTIER tliy I'hila Prim, Author nf 'At the Seal of War clr.'i Having just completed an extended tour throughout the British possessions in the Kant and Far Kant, Phila I'enn writes from |H-rs<>iial observations on the spot, ax well i- from information gleaned tbtoagfa official2,638 words
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Article98 1906-08-23 8 is l.lpiuary last a Kauy of rolilximurdered an KngUahtnan named Qnnville and a native at Ma^il near liussoriili I IV in (i ilfl. Knur iiit-ii cult <if the nann l iicfii wire arrested mid tiled by I Tuikisli court martial. Tlic«'o;nt pMasd K illll'WlllU (Illi'llls98 words
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Article12 1906-08-23 8 Tiik Kiissinu naval pngtMHM inrludis tamoladaof 20,000 touuano ami 21 kaote -|M'tll.12 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1906-08-23 8 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. lag, Jl At No. Duxton Road. 31 rubber tyred ricknlian, 2 p.m. 27— At llognn iV Co'» WorkH, engineering (,'oocU, 2-3U p.m. 2s -At Sale-room, leasehold sites, M> p.m. 28— At Saleroom, seventy allotments off Tetok Kerau. 2 30 p.m. 2s— At MIMMMs, Stcumer Batu238 words
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Advertisement111 1906-08-23 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, Have just opened a fresh stock of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese goods i.e. silk kimonos, Maltese silk lace collars, Ladies' silk blouses, Japanese cotton crape kinu nos, Fenian and Indian carpets of all sizes, gold gem set-jeweller)', silver ware etc. etc. Ladies111 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous161 1906-08-23 8 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 23rd Aug. Hii!u Water. Tatping Races. First Day. B. 1. huiiu-war I mad closes. 3. L.L.T.C. Prize Giving. Philharmonic Orcbestra. s 30. Friday, 24th Aug. Hitfli Water. 0-3« a.m. 1-13 p.m. Municipal C immissii .n. 2-30. Legislative Council. 2-30. CrHMt Club Meeting. 9. Saturday, 25th Aujj.161 words
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Article325 1906-08-23 9 Hie Duff Development Co., Ltd. lin Uumpany'a 1 MMwaaoo lx-i i»n sitiiau^l in tin- Southern part of Kolairtaa i^ aaaairalil\ MiiUil to I'liintint;. Iherc. a IaBJBI number oi imliyi *****- robber Uaeafrom live t<> twentj yean in aaje may be aeaa growing. Tries |il':uited a little more 'ban325 words
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Article191 1906-08-23 9 In 'he Merchant Shipping Bill, which hii« jn-t emerged from the Standing n Trade, the re 1 reason "t in- in tin numlx 1 1 Britiah h rj dearly stated. Here ii only one 1 ariooß telling passage! 'In dealing w h t 111 jii' -t on ol191 words
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Article196 1906-08-23 9 <in tlic 19th ult Th- t extra ordinary fataHtana m i (rani ID Sait:n:ia pre. no ured. Japan fanner put .i quantity of annulled wheat m a deep cellar to protect it Eroai lit A law noun afta in rd i hid mm mt > the <-cll;ir196 words
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Article68 1906-08-23 9 Tli nperaJ are dm 91.3 t a tli- IStl il. lew -i tli 10th February Tl •■■<• rainfall Till V. r| .I 'i 19 lO indie-. lh( i nly O.W kin which f II nn J 955 in. bet pn i tin foil on The relative68 words
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Article47 1906-08-23 9 the gra* Mi Riwell Sage, tin American if II 1 1 11 r. > |> -i.-il |ir iirii n- were Ml any Midi ■"i Hi" coffin t nt. lining the i; mains i bnri) -I in foul in. li tli ik .-< 1 1 1 >\ ighing three tons, and47 words
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Stocks and Shares.
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Article350 1906-08-23 9 Date of 'urination Capital Subscribed Number of Shares Issue Paid Value I up to Reserve Company Qcmaimn Pays at Present Price. 1900 MM litOl 1902 1901 1M92 Ml 5T.0.000 £400,000 $300,000 £.10,000 £1»C.7OO 1-J-JH,""" t moMm i ■U i £350,000 $293,600 £16.175 7/ £100,866 £191.250 n.-aiD.ooo 18,500 Mon uuu>u*d350 words
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Article274 1906-08-23 9 190.5 1904 I'.HI-. ■M 1906 I!Kp4 £1)0.000 £140.000 i-KKi.OOO J120.000 CM.OM £11.12--. 700.000 JblO.OOOitii.(hxi OMM hw^m >]-.».-..000 £12.000 11(1.500 140.000 ■20,000 f 7.000 11,000 70,000 9,000 nmi-ucd 63,000 7,000 ntaaii IMM I 6.000 6,000 £1£ 1 i 10 7 1 11 1 I 7/9 ♦10 10 £1 1 1274 words
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Article200 1906-08-23 9 Ml A"i..577.10.0 nss.on M0.000.00G 14.i;«h.15.0 7.638 12 6 12 ti WMN «.">OO «50 $50 112.500 10.000.000 a i M'> 000.000 *0.000 HM |ltt 9.500.000 •i-.i1.1M10 I Bell- A-best.is Eastern Agency. Lid FIWI A Neave. Ltd. Hongkong ami SlißUiliini Bank i ti.n MM TTO.Oi' 901 90! *99 903 sill -~l200 words
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Article46 1906-08-23 9 Hmvarth Krskine, Ltd. 6".. Riley HnrnreaveM. Ltd. 6% SinKß|>orf Municipal 6',, 50- 4% TanjonH Pajjar Dock Co.. Ltd. 6V. 8% 9600.000 *2.-).OOO 400.0 0 1.478.000 WW.'lflO 2">().«00 1,363.500 2% prera buyers. 2% prem buyer*, nominal. l»r. buyers, par. sellers. '2% prem buyer*. 1% prem buyers.46 words
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Article221 1906-08-23 9 Singapore, 23rd Aigist, 1900 PRODUCE. Ombta buyers 7.20 iln it uii< No. 1> unpicked 11.00 Copra ISnli 8.60 do ftiwtitiwh 8.2fl Pmer, Black buyers 22.121 'I" Whit, I 27.87} SaK<> Hour Sarawak 2.7S So Brnai i Kb. l 2.65 li :irl Snyo 5.4<) fuffcc Mali. Hi buyers 3-',.,. 20.8(1221 words
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Article1545 1906-08-23 9 New (jopeiij; I'■1 n rd ordinaiy genual meeting ilie shareholders .11 »\ew j Ltd., was luld at Bedrath on (the •July.) Mr. James Wickett, chairman 1 the directora, presiding. .Vim ,ig thoae ad wan .Messrs. J. It B*U and Martin Bdwardi 1 m mb 11,545 words
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Article224 1906-08-23 10 The Sainam Pirates. Vw pirates taken up on tlio chafgi i romp] it y in the record attack on t' -team r "Sa iiain in Cant n wathave ban examined hv tho HijiitfT' there Tbtg liavc eotUMMd licir guilt. If the cunfesMniis arc true, then lh" au.horities. M the C'li'na224 words
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Article120 1906-08-23 10 Tbe agrrcm nl f< r ik a m tin tion i id Ma i < .mi n ntihraw, la lie <i] tuliz. .l by ('him m.I Partagane i'-:mts i n;i ly, m > -In r| i, Inn nothing h 1 an <! .i. mini, i II ac .il ■tr it.120 words
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Article1457 1906-08-23 10 Acreage tndcr Cultivation The lollowiag is an art: n The Financier "OB lubber growing .n io.-i The firm grip which the of plantation rubber has n Ceylon can beat be ahuwil i of the acreage under emhivadoti during 'the pas<i towteefl or fifti.i. i to the end of1,457 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement726 1906-08-23 10 Ships and Steamers. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. Outward lor China). Pwaaei 1726 words
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Advertisement745 1906-08-23 10 Kcninklljke Paketvaart Maatachapplj. Under contract with t c Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore Ship Aoehct, late 3. Daemdklh A Co., 2-8 Coi i.vkk Qcat. The undermentioned dates are only approximate Steamer From Exp'ted Will be dest-stched for I'iiii im IHtl Batavia Augt 20 Batavia, Java-Coast, Soerabaya, Boeleleng, Makassar, Boeton,745 words
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Advertisement541 1906-08-23 10 V HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURQ. Tbe steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. The arrivals of the541 words
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Advertisement680 1906-08-23 10 N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD Imperial Herman Mall Line. The fast and well known mail steamer-, of this Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Por Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, ami Kobe to680 words
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Article205 1906-08-23 11 l'« P. *O. i.itii ronncoting mitt the -t i -inlh, i.Mm London August :t- Mr. 11. 11. M Taylor, Mr. \V. de. Per P. a o. MoiifH<lia, o unecting with the steaiiu r hh/ki at < .1 mho, tram Condon Augt. 17, due IVIi Kept Mr. <..205 words
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Article86 1906-08-23 11 h-' Per Sttumtr Timi IJiii.i i.i. > liii.ii. Bali Vaadnßmrk Tb.iii. Kimuk.ik litli 1(1 v. m. lt.ui^k.,k II a.m. in, l n ■..in, I ,1,1,,1,i1, I p.m. Praaog kod Deli Cai|pM :Ip.m. laon \ia port* i I p.m. T.-lul. Aaaoa i« parti ttaa Hi* (Jam* ;i p.m. BAT.86 words
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Article151 1906-08-23 11 From Kimnrn— Hy tt.e B. I. Tlumaira tea on •-'■•.t!i Aogmt. FromCanu Mv th, \i m. 5... Klmmi Waoa .'Ttii Angaat. timk i MM m aam, lirri ninn ■lul> tod •hil> Mh Jol) nth Inl) i.'ti. luiv Kill! ■lul.v I '.u I, luli ttrd ,1»U '.'(ill, Jul'v151 words
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Article1155 1906-08-23 11 Under this heading the following abbreviations are need str. steamer sh. ship bq; barque; sch. schooner; Yet. Yacht; Cm. —Cruiser Got.— Gunboat Tor.— Torpedo H.p.— Horsepower; Brit. British U.S.— United States Fch.— French Ocr German Dot.— Dutch Ita!.— Italian Span.— Spanish Sar. Sarawak G.c. General-cargo; dj>.— deck1,155 words
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Article798 1906-08-23 11 Name, port, probable dat* of arrit MM <<f Aijrnti. SrKAMKI'.s. Acliillcs. Chum. Srpt. Mmi»ticld Airlie. Sydney. Ant;. '.'l; Boustcad. AJeinons, China, MM. 8; llanataM Ambrm. Oamburg, Nov. JO; IM.n MAnuiuhn. Bangkok. Aug. 27: Baal Asiiitr-' Annum BaiflOO, Aag. N M. Maritime* An.hilnsia. Baabug, Nov. 7: Ilclin hfayi Avdjomo,798 words
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Article20 1906-08-23 11 Balm <>ii Fort Canning; ami Moairt I'eber drop daily at 1 p.m.. Singapor, D \nvi to a. in. <. in > ltiHM<20 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement640 1906-08-23 11 Ships and Steamers. C. P. R. Canadian Paoifio Railway Company's Royal Mai* Steamship Line. I HE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN, AND EUFCPE. VIA CANADA, AND THE UNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. Twin Screw Empress Steamships 6,000 Tons—640 words
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Advertisement473 1906-08-23 11 APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Company maintain a ten-daily service between Calcutta and Hongkong. CALLING AT PENANG AND SINGAPORE FSROI IF FLEET Tons Commander s.s. Arratoon Apcar 4,510 A. E. Gentles 5.6. Catherine Apcar 2,727 W. D. A. Thomas s.s. Gregory Apcar 4,606 S.473 words
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Advertisement645 1906-08-23 11 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS. The Imperial German mail steam- r PHIS'/. IIFISIUCU, 6,263 tons, Captain ((ranch, having left Colombo on Friday, the 17th inst. at 9 p.m., may be expected to arrive here, on Thursday, tlie 23rd inst, at about 7 a.m. en route for above645 words
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Miscellaneous29 1906-08-23 11 WEATHER TEL.EBRAM. HONGKONG.- Stan Auai «r— l6 a. Barometer M.M. Direction of Wind Force of Win-.) 1. Mix. Tomp in Shade >7. M INK. )ni 7".7 »j<.w. 1 :!(> M29 words
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Article246 1906-08-23 12 K.VILl 'UK Of LAW. Before Mr. Justice Tliorutou at the SU-lATCine Court. lV'iiang. ou the 1 Ith iiist. Ewo Poou Guaii, who had beeu couvictod uf smuggling BKJtphia and fined 9600 bi Mr Bbden, appaaVnH afainat the daI tkaJ .M.i^isti.u. Sa was rt> in. il by Mr. Bodra,246 words
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Article287 1906-08-23 12 -.i}> S WTStei in B luine paper The moak rem.nk..i>ic dancei' thai thij age In- know n mihl lx. I Utka it. tha perlonntr who backed himself to waltz down competitors, and who acx-ouiplished US of gyrations which lMk«i tat fflUl'taaai BOWS. That dancer] l- now a287 words
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Article294 1906-08-23 12 Tha great San Fnaoiaoo diaaatar Ua» called atU'niion to tha (act iliat in Umm periodic Manic disturbances than is ry serious ri.sk winch i.s not covered bj tha "id. iiiury policy al insurance on buildings, and the recent shock in Sou.ii Waits shows tluit the risk of294 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement568 1906-08-23 12 Banks, Insurances, Auctions. Kongkung Shanghai Banking Corporation. paid-up Capital *i 0,000,000 RESERVE FUND Sterling Reserve $10,000,0001 a enn /yvn Silver Reserve 9,500.000, '1*. 500 000 R:serve Liability of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. Haupt, Esq. Chairman. G. H. Medhurst, Esq. Deputy Chairman E. Goetz. Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq.568 words
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Advertisement489 1906-08-23 12 Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reserve Fund £975,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent, per annum489 words
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Advertisement763 1906-08-23 12 IN THE ESTATE OF SYED SHERIFF BIN j SAHIL DECEASED. VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. Garden Street— Beach Road. At Messrs H. L. Coghlan. 4 Co's Mart. Monday 27th. August at 2.30 p.m. All these two parcels leasehold land contaimug an area of 1750 square feet together with the two shop houses763 words
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Advertisement897 1906-08-23 12 Mr A PAR 1 ICULAHLY GOOD AUC l lON SALE OF SLPKHIOH HKJH OBADB TSAR I TUNITI MY. tlw l*ro[K-rly ot JAMES CHALMERS, ESQ. To be held nt Craijjomlarrocli BpoMißiraosle Pack, (Saanusea Neil Koad. ot Kappd Boad.i SATVhDAY. MM AVQUBT, AT I P.M. The Diving Room and Bedrooms are very897 words
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