The Straits Times, 18 December 1908
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Title Section13 1908-12-18 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.838. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement271 1908-12-18 1 GRAND HOTEL EUROPE. THE ASSEMBLY ROOM {Seating Capacity 1OO), NOW OPEN, IS AVAILABLE FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS, MUSICAL SOIREES, ETC. MASONIC BANQUETS AND SPEC AL DINNERS SERVED IN THE MOST RECHERCHE STYLE. FOR SALE. Pommery Greno's CHAMPAGNE. Vintage, 1900. J RaFFLES HOTEL DAHL'S MILK. As a gnarautee of the pnrity and271 words
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Advertisement394 1908-12-18 1 Tbe finest journeys adapted for HALES TOURS OK THK "WOIEtLID WILL BE (iIVKN To-Night. PRICES: Ist Class, 1 trip 20 oents. i) trips 50 cents. 2nd Class. 1 trip 10 cents. 3 trips 20 cents. 7.13 (a) Express trains on the L. and N. W. R»ilway. (bi Short trip in394 words
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Advertisement206 1908-12-18 1 I USEFUL PRESENTS AT ROBINSON'S Jt BTERI a?I2 V BEl SILVER-MOUNTED NEW3HAPEBIVER-MOUNTED STERLING-SILVER Sizes in S Prices »4 00 SCENT BOTTLES. BCENT BOTTLES. SUGAR SIFTER. 7 »7.60 f>; inc. S3 75, ins. 59. *H. 7.".. tILML $21X0. "SSHSliisdP^ PLA!N~HEA7Y^irvIFciGAREt7E CASE. Case containing Handsome Silver-Mounted To let As illustration. MS. Hequiaites206 words
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Advertisement257 1908-12-18 1 UNDER NEW PROPRIETORSHIP. ADELPHI HOTEL. n ,»r) Select fireproof resMeutal and transit Hotel, oommandim; the mot poac-fnl ani attractive outlook in Siugipore, (ncing tbe Cathedral and adjoining the Esu'iuiaile. NOTARI E CLEANLINESS. enrniVi itifo anglo frkn ii r-o kino SPEC'ALITIES tue best winks The highest class accommodation at moderate prices.257 words
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Advertisement67 1908-12-18 1 HARIMA HALL, North lsii,l X.'K Road. TO-NIGHT! Entire Q&ange of Programme. INTERESTING AND FULL-SPEED COMIC PICTURES. COOLHALL. GOOD MUSIC. BEBT LIGHT. NOTIFICATION. Notice is hereby given that Buona Vista Road is undergoing repairs, and the portion lying between Ayor U.ijah Road and Pasir Panjang Road is closed to all traffic67 words
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Article984 1908-12-18 2 STORIES GATHERED FROM THE PARSONAGE. Entertaining Volume by a Clergyman. The byways, as well as the highways, of Church life furnish much in the way of wit and humour. What, for instance, could be more mirth-provoking than the naive confession of the cook ot a London vicar,984 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1908-12-18 2 GARRETTS PORTABLE ENGINES ;«a§BjOC^l f^Ba^^fl IH^^liilplK^^tar' Fitted with patent Economical Fire-box for burning wood fuel. OVEK FIFTY IX USE IN THE FEDERATE.) MALAY STATES. 10. 12 and 14 h.p. In Stock. IMPORTERS: BORNEO COMPANY. LTD. No More Crust IN BOILERS! WHERE "D.M." BOILER COMPOSITION IS USED. A little "D.M." introduced281 words
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Advertisement57 1908-12-18 2 "As hardy as the Numean lion's nerve" is frequentlly said of those who have taken Steams' Wine. For thin, nervous and fretful people of all ages, it is just the right thing. It strengthens the nerves, increases the appetite, stimulates digestion, and thus adds weight to the body. Very palatable,57 words
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Advertisement537 1908-12-18 2 WEAK AND ILL FROM WANT OF BLOOD. Anakmu Gikl's Hkai.th BaHMMB haifM by DR. WILLIAMS' PINK FILL?. It was about a yrar and a half ago that my daughter Clara first shnwtd signs of A naemia,' xaid M rs. I. Attias. of 250 Bcncoolen Street, Singapore. Her blood became watery,537 words
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Advertisement148 1908-12-18 2 C. H. Willis Is now doing business on the forthcoming KUALA LUMPUR RACES, run JANUARY 2, 5 AND 7. FOX PRICES, APPLY AT OFFICES ABOVE ROBINSON PIANO CO., 8:j. RAFFLES PLACE All wires uinst be confirmed by letter; no reply no business. REPRESENTATIVE JAS. CHRIBTIE. Telegrams: "STRAIGHT," Singapore. Telephone No.148 words
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Advertisement494 1908-12-18 2 INSURANCE Companies. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Capital Subscribed IJ, 500.00 C Amount paid up 100,000 Reserve fund 1,060,000 Hud Omci, llonoioho. The undersigned, having been appointed tgenta of the above Company, are prepared to looepl Marine Risks at ourrent rates. BOU6TEAD Co.,— Agmu UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS ■aiaBUSHm494 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous173 1908-12-18 2 The Straits Times, AND The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily issue] per year; 180.00 do per quarter 7.50 do per month 2.60 do per oopy; 10 Weekly issue per year 12-00 do pur quarter 8.00 do per oopy 26 When sent by post, there is added for173 words
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Article1669 1908-12-18 3 NEWEST STYLES FOR DINNERS AND DINNERS. Picturesque ard Interesting. There can be no longer any doubt that so far as evening frocks are concerned the fashions for the winter are more picturesque and interesting if not more becoming than they have been for several seasons past, writes1,669 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement855 1908-12-18 3 KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS. XMAS PRESENTS. (lift Jtooks, Prayer and Hymn Hooks, Birthday Books, Writing Cases, Blotters. Post-curd Albums. Photograph Albums, Real Pig-skin Wallets. Pocket-books and Tobacco Pouches. Fancy Inkstands, Leather and Metal Frames. THE "ONOTO" SELF-FILLING FOUNTAIN PEN. THE "SWAN FOUNTAIN855 words
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Advertisement34 1908-12-18 3 They don't liko each other headaches and Steams' Headache Cure. When the t'nrc goes iv the mouth, the Ache gets ready to leave. Iv l.'i ur '2o imuuti s it's <;one. Goodbye, Headachef) 134 words
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Advertisement207 1908-12-18 3 Milkmaid BRAND p|k SBdehsk imlU Him!- /fir i/|s|j^ "Sr See that the WwiS roNDENSED .Jf"* IJ MILKMAID Trade Hark jffl k^^^^ is on every Tin X% "< TRADE MARK. Largest Sale in the World CHEAPEST and BEST. The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. 80LE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED FLEXIBLE METALLIC207 words
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Article838 1908-12-18 4 Name, port, probable date oj arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Alrlle, Sydney, Dec 93 Bouatead An'ialiiHia, Honpkont;, Jan 3 Bebn Meyer Assaye, Colombo, D.c 18 P. A O. Coy Aynthia, Bangkok. Jan Borneo Oov Ahtyenav Clnoa, Jai W. Mansfield A. L>. Treville, .Saigon. Dec Moine Comte Arratooo838 words
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Article113 1908-12-18 4 FROM EUROPE By the P. O. steamer .\ngaye, due Dec. 17. FROM CHINA N.D L. steamer <i *b«n, due Dec. 20. L)ne 10 LondoD i Arrire iov 9 N.D.L. *ov 12 B. I. v.v IS M. M. 4ov 30 11.I 1 AD. <ov 23 N.D.L. «ov 26113 words
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Advertisement34 1908-12-18 4 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, reoom it i.\d by the best mcd-.cal authorities. East to t»ki> and certain in remits To be bad of all ohemuta. Wholesale from The Pharmacy. P-i».r T Road, Biocap.rt IHf34 words
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Advertisement704 1908-12-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, I'cnang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued for Ohinx Ooaat, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioau Ports. Steamen will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. (Outward for China). 19<V> Auaye Dec704 words
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Advertisement1036 1908-12-18 4 Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (ROYAL OUTCH PACKET COMPANY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RETURN TICKETS, First and Second-class, at SINGLE rates, will bu issued from Singapore to BATAVIA and SOI'KUUYA, available for vie between Deoember 15, 1908, and January It, 190 U. FARES BATAVIA First-class: $4. r Second class: %i~. SOURABAYA (direct) First-class: i<».1,036 words
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Advertisement572 1908-12-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thes teamen of this Oompany 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 onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo572 words
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Advertisement808 1908-12-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Herman Mall Line. The fast and weU known mail tteamor ot Ibis Oompany sail fortnightly from Brem. n Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bouthsmp ion, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonneouon Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice v. rt, Port Bald, Buss, Aden, Colombo, Penan*; Singapore,808 words
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Miscellaneous46 1908-12-18 4 Tim Bjus on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-gun it fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Sugapore ttandard time, on every day excrpting Sunday, when it ia fired at one o'clock.46 words
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Article1119 1908-12-18 5 UNDKH thi» h«-vlln** io following fcbt»r«i'*ttH'!-» %t<s ih.—^hip: in .--ivuqii*. •chiwinr; Vet. ..-lit Ow. Cr««w»i nin.-i.u.. h<i»t: T.r 1 ..'.I 11.p.— H..m«-p..«er, Btit. Britnh; U.* fiii'-i si a«n; Prd. -Kr.n.-i. 'i«r.U*riu'>n I'u ilutili. I- >!.— lt.vli .v. Ipaß,, Hit. >.r.-k. Oj llwwtli Wl»; iA-JWS HI Hn|,i; 01,119 words
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95 1908-12-18 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PA GAR. East Wharf Basin J.L Eviaton, New Orleans. East W. Section I—Qorgon,1 Qorgon, Lightning. Section No. 1 (Sheers Whabt)— Singapore. Section 2 Mazagon. Denbighshire. 4 Sanuki Msru. B— Nil. M H 6— Fuh95 words
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Article79 1908-12-18 5 Outward P. and O. Mail. The P. ai.d O. outward mail steamer Asmye left Peuang at 1.30 a.m., tJ-day, and may be expected to arrive here at 7 am to-morrow. Homeward Geruan Mail. The Imperial Gi rman mail steamer Goeben having left Hongkong at noon, on tbe79 words
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Article89 1908-12-18 5 FOl F»b Htumi Tim To-MOBHOW K.Pahang Pekßn, Kn'tan Hye Leong 11 a.m. Pabsng, Colombo, Genoa K. Willie. mina noon Batavia A*. IVillem 111 1 p.m. P. Rwettcnbnra, Penang Pin Seng 1 p.m. Malacca, P. S'bam. Penang Ipoh 1 p.m. Palembang Yong Seng 1 p.m Muar Bud Malacca Sultan89 words
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Article101 1908-12-18 5 December 17 R'.balan, Dut si-, lVn.in j Strauac, Brit str, P. Pt. f.o. via Biez Canal Dovre, Nor str, Bangkok Opbir, Uutstr, Palembing 18 Segovia, Grr ftr, Hamburg via port* l)ev«nb», Brit str, B unbay via port* t Paklat, Gjr str, Bangkok Providence Nor s'.r, Baoßkok Sanuki Maru, Brit101 words
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Article345 1908-12-18 5 Weekly Report of Messrs. Fraser and Company. KMK I'raser and Cotnpaaj'l Weekly Share Circular is as follows: Singapore. Durruiber 18. Tli.' Straits Trading report and accounts just issueil for the halt-year nui-.l S, pfiu ber 30, eaunot be looked upon a» anything but extremely xatiifactury. for, with345 words
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Article65 1908-12-18 5 The Java Rode seeks to m-iko out that the OMm M there are bettor off than anjwh re else in the world, the Strait* Settlements not excepted. As proof, it brings forwa d the alleged fact, on the nuthority nf a prrmiient merchant at Bat;ii;i, that it i* veiy hard65 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1908-12-18 5 Tin- first tiling is to tliiuk of in Urinary trouble. M-ITHYLOIOS. Tiny ciin-. T.i-.ti-U-s-<, t ilii-n inWrnally. rulieva Urn paiaaai t;ivi> fWUa r«-.:.iis in a few liuii'x, euro in a f«'w <lays. Far bettor t'l.m ontMib.i nu.l sant.il. or iaJaeMesjs. No .i.iiiVruiuiice.iu) publicity. Try tin lv kihl i. aline the73 words
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Advertisement441 1908-12-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIOHTLY servioe la main tamed between Japan and Europe by tbe following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent aooommodation441 words
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Advertisement485 1908-12-18 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD., APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. SPEC'AL REDUCTIONS IN FARES FROM 81NGWJRE TO PENANB AND CALCUTTA POR Christmas and New Year Holidays. RETURN SALOON TICKET* AT SINGLE RATES will be issued from Susj-jp^re to Penang and Cilcnlia, available by the following steamers:— OUTWAKD. INWARD. Leaving Arriving Leavioß485 words
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Advertisement344 1908-12-18 5 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. B I.S.N. CO.. LTD. Return Tickctß at Singlo Farc9 will be iiwued by 8.1.5. N. Cor steamers to Port Swettenham, Peuanj>. Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras and Coromandcl Coast porto, available for ii-c butween December 15, 1908, and January If, I'Mr.i. For particulars of passage and sailint;, apply to BOUSTEAD344 words
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Advertisement250 1908-12-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lint. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad th« UNITED STATES. Kcnto from Hongkong, via Shanghai, NtgrMal. (Inland Hea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama Violoria and Vanoonver, R.M.B. "Earuasor Irdu" Twin eorew steaR.M.S. "Emm or 3knn" men, 6,000 tona,250 words
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Advertisement297 1908-12-18 5 AUCTION SALES. fowell and Co. Dec. 19. At saleroom, .1 iiianese Silk Embroideries, etc, 10.::u a. in. Doc. 19.— At No. 6, Oraifl llovl, Chinese liousilmlil furnit'iro. atfl a» I 80 p.m. Dec. 19.— At No. 23 4, off Killiuey Road, Chinese household furniture, nt p.m. Dec. 21 —In tho297 words
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Miscellaneous165 1908-12-18 5 Singapore Tide Table. (From DksBJMI U to Decemdkb 21. HIGH WATKB LOWWATKB i Time Il'ght Time" I H'ght December I brp. mm. ft. io». hr^mm. ft ins. I I 6.S am 7.S r*aiD»i 1J 6.H am 7.1 0 20pm 4 5 I i 6.57 am 8 1 Cl-ianr 4.1 ■itTUHDii165 words
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Miscellaneous66 1908-12-18 5 WEATHER REPORT. Sandang Ktrbau Bofitai, December 17, 1908 9 k. H. 18 r. m.i 9 r. a. lliisriix. B«r. 31 Fab 81 933 19 826 23 595 Temp ..85 0 85 S 78.0 .19in. Wet Bulb Ther 7J.6 78 8 76.0 Rain at DirofWind.. N.B. BK. calm 8.15 p.m. Max.66 words
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Miscellaneous180 1908-12-18 5 DA I BY DAY Friday, December 18. High Wattr: 6.17 pm. Municipal lioard, 2.30 p.m. Rugby Probables v. Possibles. Taiiglin Club Concert, U p.m. Alhmubra Cinematograph, 7 80 p.m. Grand Cinematograph, Theatre Royal. Halo's Touts, 7 p.m. Japanese Cincmaio^.^b. 7.30 p.m. Il'iriiua Cinemato^rnpli, 7 80 nm. Uaiety Ciuemato^raph, 7 30180 words
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1117 1908-12-18 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. Mr. W. H. Shclford's speech at the annual dinner of the Straits Association has, no doubt, been fully digested by this time. The subjects with which it dealt, howover, arc always with us, and it is, perhaps, in consequence of their1,117 words
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Article11 1908-12-18 6 A twakow loaded with firewood has sunk in the Singapore River.11 words
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Article13 1908-12-18 6 A violent gale was raging in the English Channel on tho 10th instant.13 words
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Article14 1908-12-18 6 From Deli, a cargo of tobacco arrived by the German steamer Ranee, this morning.14 words
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Article14 1908-12-18 6 A cargo of tin clippings arrived from Saigon by the Dutch steamer Besitong, yesterday.14 words
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Article21 1908-12-18 6 The price of tin in Singapore to-day is i 167 per picul. One hundred and ten tons i have been sold. <21 words
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Article27 1908-12-18 6 Two Malay police constables, Noj. 132 and i 13W, were fined $20 each by the Fourth i Magistrate, yesterday, for an assault on i another Malay. i27 words
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Article16 1908-12-18 6 The coroner's jury in the Pnlo I'bin explosion case have not yet agreed upon their verdict.16 words
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Article27 1908-12-18 6 The captain of the Dutch steamer Sarie lie rneo, which arrived from Banjcrmassio, yesterday, reports that a Chinese passenger died on Monday and was buried at sea.27 words
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Article33 1908-12-18 6 In Kampong Ifahru, last night, a Chinese woman who was trnstful enough to go out alone on a lonely road with a twelve-dollar earring banging from one ear, was robbed of that luxury.33 words
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Article36 1908-12-18 6 On the occasion of the Morea being taken over from the builders, Sir Thomas Sutherland, chairman of the P. and O. Company, personally broke the flag of the owners in substitution for that of the builders.36 words
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Article31 1908-12-18 6 The Board of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce at Peking, directs that every provincial Taotai in order to promote the development of industry, should take upon himself the duty of promoting agriculture.31 words
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Article40 1908-12-18 6 The funeral of the late Mr. Thong Chong Fee will take place, on the l'Jth iustaut, at 11 a.m., starting from 71, Baleatior Hoad. His remains will be conveyed to Taujong Pagar Docks to bo shipped for interment in Chiua.40 words
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Article33 1908-12-18 6 There wore five Magistrates sitting at tho Police Courts, yosterday, Mr. Maurice Thunder attending specially to resume the hearing of the mourning day riot case, which was not concluded, but adjourned till Monday.33 words
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Article36 1908-12-18 6 Tho Chinese wives of two British enginedrivers employed on Kowloon railway, who arrived at Victoria, 8.C., by the steamer Empress of China, are being detained for tho poll-tax of s'jOO. The husbands are appealing to Ottawa.36 words
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Article33 1908-12-18 6 The annual Christmas Social of tho Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held at the Deaconess Home, last night. An excellent programme had been prepared games were enjoyed and refreshments served.33 words
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Article42 1908-12-18 6 Women's female suffrage is a thing accomplished in the Isle of Man, and not only did women voters poll in numbers proportionately larger than men in the House of Keys elections last month, but their zest in working outrivallod the other sex.42 words
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Article46 1908-12-18 6 A Cantonese named Too Ah Quai, has been arrested on a charge of using as genuine a false cheque for BJIO, purporting to have been given by the L madron Rubber Estate, wnich he is alleged to have attempted to use with Messrs. Barker and Compauy.46 words
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Article41 1908-12-18 6 An advertisement in the Ipoh paper over the signature of Mr. E Spinks, Detective Commissioner of Police, warns householders to see to their bolts and bars at night till after the Chinese New Year festivities are over. Singapore residents, please note41 words
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Article44 1908-12-18 6 Much attention is being given to the question of housing of tliu troops at home, and more could be given with extremely beucticiul results to the barracks abroad, particularly in the Far East, where tho accommodatiou is anything but good and up to date.44 words
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Article69 1908-12-18 6 The sub-leasing of the Gaming Farms for the next six months. (January 1 to June 30, 1909) took place in I poll on Thurs day last, says thu Ipoh paper, when a large number of bidders were present. The prices realised totalled t09,G00 or $1,000 more than the General Farmer,69 words
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Article70 1908-12-18 6 A strong branch of the Mothers' Caion for upholding tho sanctity of marriage and the purity of home life exists at Hongkong. The members met, recently, on the invitation of Mrs. Bunbury at College Garden to welcome Mrs. L iml-jr, the wife of the Bishop of Victoria. About fifty ladies70 words
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Article84 1908-12-18 6 In Celebes, the Government is busy mak ing roads through disturbed couutry a policy which has given rise to trouble in the district of Manahar, so reports the Governor of the island nnder date December 6. The road making so enraged the people that a band of Spearmen attacked a84 words
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Article82 1908-12-18 6 The sloop of war Algerine (removed from the China stition la«t April), which has been in the dry dock at Esquimalt for some weeks undergoing repairs, is now ready for sea. The Algerine goes to Valparaiso and the ports of S nitli and Central America. It is not known whether82 words
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Article96 1908-12-18 6 The Netherlands India Estimates have to be laid before the Dutch Parliament for discussion and passing, and there is no Legislative Council on the spot to have a say in the matter. This leads to no end of delay in clearing off arrears of fiscal work, such as final supply.96 words
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Article107 1908-12-18 6 Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Company are issuing three very useful things for the benefit of their patrons and as a reminder of the Christmas season. The one is an ex- i cellent calendar for 1909 with one month on each sheet in large type aod a complete i calendar for107 words
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Article364 1908-12-18 6 The Colonial Secretary informs us that information has been received that tho Maharajah of Mysore is not visiting Singapore as originally proposed. Mr. J. Lnard Pattisson, C.8., of Cobbani, Surrey, Mrs. Pattisson and Miss Pattisson passed through Singapore by tho Devanha which left for borne today. They364 words
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Article83 1908-12-18 6 Tho accused in the Port Weld murder case is to be brought up before tho F M.S. Judicial Commissioner aud discharged for want of jurisdiction, in accordance with the ruling of the Court of Appeal. Neither the Marino Court in Singapore nor Penang has any jurisdiction over83 words
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Article126 1908-12-18 6 Penangites are having dinned into their ears continually the superior conditions prevailing in Singapore with regard to the cold storage business, the residents of thi! Liuu City being always snro of a quod aud varied supply of mutton, lamb, vegetables, and fruits from the Australian Commonwealth. These126 words
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Article135 1908-12-18 6 The European whoso horde became fractious in Orchard Rjad this morning, as tho Middlesex I;, ym tit was passing on its return to the Barracks, should consider himself lucky that ho escaped with rucli little dam ijjc. It appears tho horse took fright at tho hand,135 words
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186 1908-12-18 6 From the Perak Pioneer, the other day, wo reproduced a letter from a correspondent who animadverted upon a recent classification of railway subordinates into three divisions consisting of superior, upper subordinate and subordinate MM Another correspondent wrote to onr contemporary drawing attention to a second circular186 words
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Advertisement106 1908-12-18 6 THAT XMAS HAM. BE SURE IT BEARS THE 'PINEAPPLE BRAND. THOMPSON, THOMAS CO. FIDELITY GUARANTEE BONDS of the Commercial I'nion Assurance Co., Ltd., are accepted by all Government Departments. Forms of Proposal furnished on application to the Branch Manager. NEW STUDIO Lee Brothers, HIGH CLASS PHOKKiKAi HERS, H 4, Hill106 words
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Advertisement169 1908-12-18 6 Alhambra. TO-NIGHT! Entire Change OF Programme. ALL NEW PICTURES. 1 VENICE in a OONDOLA •1 The French Cupboard AN ELECTRIC HOTEL 4 The Unwilling Servant r > Wonderful Eggs 6 Mr. Oiddy wishes to enjoy himself 7 A Gentleman's Son 8 BENVENUTO CELLINI 9 A Troubled Soul 10 IN LAPLAND.169 words
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Article152 1908-12-18 7 PARLIAMENT OPENED BY THE SULTAN. Weighty Speech on Recent Political Events. [Reutbr's Telegram.] London, December 18. The Sultan drove in a state coach to open the now Turkish Parliament. He was cheered en route by immense crowds. His Mujosty stood thronghont while Alidjivad Bey read the speechReuter - 152 words
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Article73 1908-12-18 7 STORMY DEBATE ON TERRORIST QUESTION. The President Resigns. [Rsoteb's TileoramJ London, December 17. There has been a stormy debate in the Duma. Tlie bill before the llouso was one for indemnifying victims of the Terrorists, and < tbe Socialists and Labourites denounced the executions and torturcM whiob took73 words
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Article48 1908-12-18 7 EDITORS REPLY TO PRESIDENT'S ATTACK. i Americans Outdoing Eatanswill. < •Reui Kit's Tklkoram] London, December 18. Mr. Pulitzer's paper, The World, rotorts sharply on Mr. Roosevelt's special message to i Congress. It calls tho retiring President a bully, a wholesale slanderer, and a bulldogor of judges.48 words
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Article40 1908-12-18 7 Ministers Assured of a Peaceful Settlement. IHeitkk's Telegram] London, December 18. Speaking in tbe Reichsrath, the Austrian Promior said there was no reason to consider the prosent situation disquieting. He was confident that the differences were arrangeable diplomatically.40 words
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Article49 1908-12-18 7 Mr. Haldane's Assurance as to Horse Supply. [Reuter's Tkleoramj London, December 17. Mr. Haldane, Minister for War, speaking at Caxtou Hall, said he had ascertained that there were sufficient horses in the country to ensure swift mobilisation. Tho County Associations had been asked to keep classified lists.49 words
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Article20 1908-12-18 7 [Reuteh's Tklkoram] London, December 17. Sir Robert Hart received the freedom of tbe City of London yesterday.20 words
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Article21 1908-12-18 7 [R*utkb's Telegram.] London, December 17. The death of General Inouye is announced in a telegram from Kioto.21 words
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Article16 1908-12-18 7 [RaoTßK's Telegrams] London, December 18. The South Mcnchurian Loan has been oversubscribed tenfold.16 words
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Article28 1908-12-18 7 Two New Dreadnoughts to be Built. |Dib O»TisuiiscuE Lloyd Telboram] Berlin, December 17. The French Minister of Marine has announced tho constructinn of two large battleships.28 words
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Article751 1908-12-18 7 Judgment for Straits Immigration Syndicate. The case of Mr. John Hall against Mr. Jacob R. K. Kuhr, of the Straits Immigration Syndicate, for balance alleged to be due for services rendered, was concluded before Mr. Saundcrs at the District Court, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Alfred Lea. tile manufacturer, said751 words
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Article99 1908-12-18 7 For possession of a hypodermic syringe, a Chinaman who bad two previous convictions was fined 9100, or a month's imprisonment, md in addition sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment, by the Second Magistrate, this morning. A companion was convicted of possession of morphine and was lined $100, or99 words
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Article212 1908-12-18 7 At St. George's Church, Penang, on Friday, the marriage was quietly solemnised in the presence of a few friends of Dr. John Colin Campbell Ford, Medical Officer, Penang, eldest son of Mr. James Campbell Ford, Civil Engineer, late of His Highm-RS the Nizam's212 words
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Article170 1908-12-18 7 RUMOURED DECLARATION OF WAR DENIED. The Situation Precarious. (From Orit Own Correspondent.) London, December 18. The Minister of the Colombian Republic i at Washington states that reports to the effect that Venezuela has declared war on i Holland are unconfirmed. D«E OSTAMATIBCMI AoTD TILEOSAX| Berlin, December 17.170 words
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Article225 1908-12-18 7 Body to be Removed to China for Interment. The remains of tho late Mr. Thong Chong Fee, the head of the well-known firm of Chong Fee and Company, tailors and general outfitters, who died at tho age of 73, will be removed from his private225 words
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Article118 1908-12-18 7 Three Chinese were on trial before Mr. Howard at the District Court, for the greater portion of the day, yesterday, in connection with the disappearance of a safe belonging to Ngow Swoo Kiong from his premises at No 14 Upper Circular Road, on the early morning118 words
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Article240 1908-12-18 7 There was an interesting breeze at the Court of Appeal, yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Montagu Harris attempted to read a written speech. The learned judges objected to this procedure, bnt Mr. Harris insisted that it was his right. He had done it in England and had240 words
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Article94 1908-12-18 7 The Batavia Nieuwsblad, of December 7, gives particulars of an interesting marriage that had just taken plane at Sourabaya. The bridegroom is a Javanese of high family who received an education in Holland, where he had qualified himself as a doctor of Medicine. There, he had94 words
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Article16 1908-12-18 7 The German steamer Tsintan arrived from Bingkok and Anghin, this morning, with a cargo of rice.16 words
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Article838 1908-12-18 7 ARTILLERYMEN SINK THE BLAZING OIL STEAMER. Kalomo Resting on Even Keel at Passir Panjang. Gunners on Fort Passir Panjang rtmoved the tarpauling from a six-inch quick-firer, yesterday afternoon, and pointed the mouth at a floating fire, two miles away. Through his glasses the officer in charge838 words
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Article203 1908-12-18 7 Dispute about Pot of Varnish at Penang. Further information of the case of alleged attempted murder and suicide at Fort Cornwallis, Penang, soon after dawn on Monday, is published in the Pinang Gazette. It appears that, about 6.30 a.m., Sikh police constable No. 185, Anok Singh, belonging203 words
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Article454 1908-12-18 7 Trying Passage from Singapore on English Mail. The P. and O. Delta arrived in Hongkong. on the 11th inst with the mails and a complement of passengers from Europe. Great rust streaks all over her hull showed where the paint had been worn away in her454 words
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Article513 1908-12-18 7 Governor-General Outlines Policy of the Assembly. The Native Parliament or Consultative Assembly, which had just been elected, uiot at Hanoi, the capital of Tonkin, on December 8. Tiiis is the second Assembly of the kind, the first one, which w is likened to the Russian Duma, having been513 words
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Article73 1908-12-18 7 A telegram from Acheen, dated December 9, tells of another desperate attack by Achinese swordsmen upon a patrol in a remote district which had never been fully brought under. They fell upon the troops in a bivouac at night Of the patrol, twenty strong, four were killed73 words
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Article160 1908-12-18 7 PRINTED HERE TO SAVE COST AT HOME. Considerable Delay Inevitable. |RkCTKR'i) TELKOR.ua] London, December 18. Owing to its balk, and the consequent cost of typesetting, the Opium Bluebook will be printed in Singapore. It cannot be published until copies are received in London. To re-set the type160 words
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Article29 1908-12-18 7 English Expert to Reorganise Ottoman Customs. (RIDTIRS TULIOBAM] London, December 17. Mr. Crawford, British Commissioner of Customs, has been appointed to reorganise, the Turkish Customs.29 words
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Article61 1908-12-18 7 Americans Welcomed by the Kaiser at Berlin. [Die Ostisutuobi Lloyd Tiuiiui| Berlin, December 17. The exchange of Ocruian and American professors for the ensuing year at tho Berlin University has been made. The American representatives have ar rived and were received by the Emperor William, who was in61 words
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Article472 1908-12-18 7 CHINESE IZAAC WALTON Mysterious Performance on River Bank. Passing along the river bank on the way to his bam pan one day some munths ago, a foreigner Haw immediately in front of him, an ancient respectable lookiii"! Chinese accompanied by a coolie who curried an olil ktrosenc tin with something472 words
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129 1908-12-18 7 Mr. E. Denby-Page, a MMMgH by tli-i Lindula which arrived at Rangoon, from Singaporean 9th iuhtant, reported to the River Police that between Sunday and .Monday morning §70 rupees in notes (live of tlio noWs being for 100 rupees each) was stolen from his coat hanging129 words
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Article43 1908-12-18 7 Contemporaneously with tlio heavy increase iu Opiunj duiii h in the K.M.S., thu licence fees for tlio manufacture of chandu, iU retail Hale, ami I r keeping a Hiuoking ■hop. I'hvc b n nr< nt'.y enhanced as from tho begiuniug uf mat ytiax.43 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article22 1908-12-18 8 The monthly shoot of the Singapore RiHo Association will take place on Sunday, tho 20th iust.. at 2.30 p.m.22 words
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Article62 1908-12-18 8 Penang Volunteers. The I'enang Volunteer Shooting Club held a rifle shooting competition, on Saturday, at the Kifle Range Knmpong Bhara. The following were the winners of the prizes at the different ranges 200 yards Corporal S. R. Perkins 2) xl 500 Sergt. H. A. Neubronner 81 600 Capt.62 words
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Article90 1908-12-18 8 Ipoh Oolf Club. The following scores wore made at Ipoh on Sunday in connection with the Monthly Meda! competition Other! playing were Messrs. Barry, Horace M.irtin. P.rcnton Martin, Short, Thorne, MeCaull, KiuiiiK-11, Dr. Skae, Dr. Jacques and Evans. II. Asiiwurlli llu|io SI.. I. Austin 1 (i. OaUffc U. Lloyd90 words
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Article123 1908-12-18 8 Old Stagers v. Kids. Tho above is the title given of a hockey match to bu played, at Kuala Lumpur, on New Year's Day. The title no doubt explains itself sufficiently, but, in case of doubt, it may be added that the old residents in Selangor mean to pit123 words
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Article101 1908-12-18 8 Tanglin Club v. Teutonia Club. The first stago of tho annual match between the above Club was rolled off last ni^ht (Thursday) at the Tangliu Club, the •cores being as follow Tan., lis Club. Tkl-tonia Club. C. W. Darbishire 617 A. H.» IT r 656 V. A. Flower 725101 words
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Article142 1908-12-18 8 5.C.C. v. selangor. The Selnn^or MOOM team against the S.l'.C, on Dcci mber 25, is as follows ft. A. Dainton, goal A. K Mynott ami > 11. oleiuau, backs; A. Mustard. W. 11. Dmsiuore ainl A. X Other, halves; S. I. Chan, C. L. Chapman, C. It. Martin,142 words
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Article317 1908-12-18 8 Tramway Cup Competition. The tio bctwien the Sajaiatul Moontaha ami the Darul Ta'alaui in tho Tramway Cup coni[>ctition, postponed (ran last, Saturday, was played off at Beach Ko*d yesterday, ami the gIM proved 1 om I n the Ih-t half, tin iv was no score, but in the317 words
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Article21 1908-12-18 8 From New York. 81.000 cases of oil for Singapore and 99.500 for Chefoo arrived this morning, by tho British steamer Headley.21 words
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Article989 1908-12-18 8 WHERE SINGA PORE SCORES. Heated Discussion in Hongkong Legislative Council. Considerable discussion took place between lion, tn-mbcrs at the Hongkong Legislative Council on the 10th instant, when the first reading of the Ordinance further to amend the Magistrates Ordinance, 18U0, and to tffect certain other amendments iv the Criminal Law,989 words
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Article172 1908-12-18 8 Kincswny, London, is to bt a lorned during the nix'; twelve months by a palatial buildiug which pnaim to be not only imposing iv appearance, but extremely us.-ful to the Knipirc and the worM at large. It will cost about £100.000, and will contain a permanent exhibition172 words
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Article760 1908-12-18 8 Annual Function at the Cross Street Infant School. The interior of the Cross Street School was neatly decorated with flowers and tropical vegetation, this morning, and was well tilled with pupils and their friends when the hour for the annual prize distribntion arrived. The youngsters were accommodated in760 words
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Advertisement466 1908-12-18 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Theatre Royal, NORTH itKlDciE ROAD. To-Night GREAT WRESTLING CONTEST, PETER BANNON NICCA SINGH, FOIL -A. BIG- JFTJ^SIE AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP W THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. TO START AT 9.45 PM. I MALTHOID 1 The question often ari-wjs in the mind of m»n abmt to 2 build "I wonder if466 words
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Article337 1908-12-18 9 JhUs u( formation Capital Subtorlbed I of Hharua Inns Valoe Paid up to Shares DniMned Company QooTinom 1903 MOO.OOO 400,000 1907 1300,000 129,0(4 ISOI WCO.OOO 600,000 1903 £400,000 860,000 1907 1400,000 e?:,ooo 1901 £80,000 UO.OOO 1908 £100,000 100,000 1905 1160,000 99/>» 1906 £120,000 IW.OOO 1908 £80.000 M.OOO 1908 1150,000337 words
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Article386 1908-12-18 9 1800 100S 1004 1803 1906 1904 IDOfl 1906 1905 1906 1907 1906 41W.000 IMO.OOO 130,000 £70,000 1150,000 £18 000 £•78,000 £310,000 £U,OCO £180,000 £310,000 /ITt.OUO m,o6i/ii 115,600 11,750 86,700 IU.OOO 16,000 68,000 259,530 53,750 180,000 Ml, 500 170,000 48,600 103,500 I 10.500 2.100 12,750 66,700 11,600 I 10,000 I386 words
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Article192 1908-12-18 9 1884 1907 lt»8 £5,377.10.0 »1,500,C00 JiS.OOO •16,000.000 4803 1,030,000 lU,M<O 16,000,00U 7.688 150.C00 110,000 f 18,000 i (.000 0,000 I *.000 8,400 f 6,000 I 1.760 14,000 600 400,000 I,l*o 1,000 4,M« SOO.OOO 13/6 10 M its 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100192 words
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Article272 1908-12-18 9 Sinoapork, December 17, 1908. PRODUCE. Jambior buyers 10.12J do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 14 00 Copra Bali 8.10 do Pontianak 7.60 Pepper, Black 1125 do White 6% IS 00 Saco Flour Sarawak 8 00 To Brnnoi No. 1 3.85 Pearl Sa^o 8.75 Ooffee Bali, picked 22.50 Ooffee, Palembang, 30%272 words
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Advertisement207 1908-12-18 9 Qdristmas 9ifts for Jill AT Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ld. FOR ONE DAY ONLY Monday, December 21. Every Purchaser of j^^ Worth of Goods WILL BE PRESENTED WITH OlkEOt' TBE FOLLOWI.W i A BELF-OOLOURED POPLIN TIE FOR GENTS A CAKE OF TOILET SOAP AN A BOTTLE OF PERFUME FIVE ROLLS OF207 words
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Advertisement212 1908-12-18 9 Miscellaneous NOTICES Rath Ut Month, 110 p«i inch. Sabaaq*wt month*, as. For tbortor ptrioda mCScal* of Chv(«. NOTICE. I The office of the undersigned bis been removed to 14, Collyer Quay, ground floor. 2610 METER BROTHERS. NOTICE. Notice ia hereby given tbat the firm of Kame and Co. baa been212 words
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Advertisement351 1908-12-18 9 HANDSOME SOUVENIRS PRESENTED TO ROYAL PERSONAGES DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY T\ CliiwT^v GOLD CASKET TO C* \j\ IV GL Uer Ma J eBty the Queen P\ C 5 1 1 wr rw GOLD CASKET T0 jJI |\f rfk T.R H. the Duke and Duchess of York. T> SLYER CASKET TO351 words
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Article1075 1908-12-18 10 MURDER ACCUSATION FROM THE PULPIT. Remarkable Story of Country Vicar. The mystery of the strange fate of Miss Klizabeth Whitaker, aged 2:1, a farmer's daughter, is agitating the whole countryside. A lonely bouse known as Lamb Farm, which is about six miles from Keighley, four from Kildwick,1,075 words
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Advertisement424 1908-12-18 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ELECTRO TLATERS, ENAMELLERS, MAKERS OK THE CELEBRATED "LAJU" RACING BICYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. IMSPCCTIOII INVITED. SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO., LD. Commercial Machines, Nos. 4 A 5 arc always Stocked TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED, PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL TO NEW,424 words
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Advertisement631 1908-12-18 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of CM each £1,300,000 Reserve Fund £1,825.000 Seierve Liability of Proprietor. «1, J00.000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Bootland. l"be London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current631 words
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Advertisement591 1908-12-18 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or CHINESE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, IRON SAFE, ETC., At No. 6, Craig Road (off Tanjong Pagar I Road), On Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m. On view from Friday. Powell Co., 2708 Auctioneers. MOTOR CAR AUCTION. At Slindon, No. 1, Scotts Road, On Friday December 18,591 words
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Advertisement868 1908-12-18 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Auction Sale OF VALUABLE TEAK EUROPEAN AND CHINESE FURNITURE. PLANTS AND TURNOUTS. At No. 137, Thompson Road, ON SATURDAY. JANUARY 2. AT 2 P.M. Including: Cbiness Suite, Teak Cabinets, valuable Marble Top Tablos, two valuable and Unique Teak Dressing Tables with full. length mirrors, etc.,868 words
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Article1574 1908-12-18 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. Motor-Car Accidents. What with a speed limit of eight miles an hour and police traps to enforce it, says a Colombo exchange, the possibility of an accident might be thought to be rendered somewhat remote. Apparently, however, to make assurance doubly sure,1,574 words
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Advertisement449 1908-12-18 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST AJELRTT7T&D. S&*iS- F Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK (iREEN, NICKEL- PLATED MOUNTINGS, KITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, The City Motor Garage Co., IS2£ We undertako to Repair MOTOR CARS, STEAM CARS and MOTOR CYCLES.449 words
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Advertisement268 1908-12-18 11 s SIDDELE Y S 'AUTOCARS! ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST CARS (APART FROM PAINT) AND BEST VALUE BY THOSE IN A POSITION TO KNOW. Sole Agents: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: Two 20-h.p., 6-Cylinder STANDARDS, Painted Red (one sold). SBT&'SV^ Club Hill on Top Gear WITH FXJXjIj XjO-A.ID. Handftome Motorcars268 words
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Advertisement1167 1908-12-18 12 Scale of Charges. I PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MUoeI■mods Wants of Every Description. Hoasei, %mU, (to., M let, an inserted at the following •Mm:— One Insertion I I.W per inoh. Two 1.00 Three 1.80 BU I.W j Hlas I.M Twelve T.W Twenty five 10.00 (Eaoh aubMqaenl month M per inoh.) Iks above1,167 words
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Advertisement451 1908-12-18 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins Four I.mm, one or two Inxrtions, 11.00 Bj tb. Inch, sm Sols of Cbargw. RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. Good Robber Stomps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Beremban 0 1867 RUBBER EBTATEB FOR SALE. Two Robber Estates aboat 1,000 acres each (jnst valued). Will451 words
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Advertisement1041 1908-12-18 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. Ld. SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Rubber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds oi HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam, lor Carnages Motor Cats, etc. Hydraulic, Bockdrill, Grardenhose, BrakeH¥ TRFAmxa irnTntt tvrt?h hoBe for Ra^waJ 8 Speaking Tubes, BE-TBEADING.KOTOB TYBEB. CODDBINGS, GAUGE-GLASS BINGS. All kinds of I.R. Buffers and1,041 words
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