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Title Section13 1909-04-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.923 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. APRIL 1. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1909-04-01 1 Wde Popular^Merlin." *TJ M \CHINK cmboJyiuK all modern improvement which practical experience has been able.to produce into the trade, e/l absolutely reliable as regards all weaii. f> parts, and for a low-priced machine splendidly finished and equal to any upon the market. 1909 *^P Models. COMPLETE WITH LAMP. BELL. PUMP.273 words
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Advertisement240 1909-04-01 1 jROBINSON&CO. I I IVI CT |\J O New Delivery Ln.f lH S—-l>l*w>. Ladies' Under kirts DAMASK CLOTHS CDC/^I A T SWISS MCBUKB Sf.KVIEITES I^l^ I il I JMBBOIDEBBD MUBUMI 5O 5. TEA CLOTHS. A— V^> A 1 M~J PERBUK LAWWS. SHEET PILLOWSLIP.-. PIQUES DRILLS White bbow CUSHION COVERS Ml SUN240 words
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Advertisement98 1909-04-01 1 C. H. WILLIS, TURF ACCOUNTANT. At present in Java but will be here for the forthcoming meeting, May 11, IS, M, 88, Raffles Place. Telkokams Straight Tklkihonk 596. 418 TIN CHUN AND CO., HIGH CLASS PHOTOGHAPHEKS. 439, North Bridge Koad, Singapore. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. 54 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR98 words
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Article926 1909-04-01 2 MR. HALDANE'S APPEAL TO THE MANHOOD OF SUSSEX. Position of Home Fleet. Mr. Haldane, Stcetary for War, addressing a meeting of 3.000 men in the Dome, Brighton, on February 26, made an appeal to the manhood of Sussex for recruits for tbe Territorial force. The Duke of926 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement431 1909-04-01 2 SIDEROSTHEN PAINT B Kills Rust. USED BY GOVERNMENT, MUNICIPALITY ami CONTRACTORS for Steel and Ironwork. Resists the action of Acids and Steam, and stands Tropical conditions. Importers Borneo Co., Ltd. 9 Q CONCENTRATED Utt d DISINFECTANT. The most economical and effective. 1 Gallon Drums i .75 2 3.25 5 n431 words
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Advertisement490 1909-04-01 2 STRAITS MORTGAGE TRUST CO., LTD. TO PLANTERS IN THE F.M.S. ANO STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. The above Company 's now prepared to consider applications for loans on Rubber and other Estates. Applications should be accompanied with full particulars of title, area under cultivation, age of trees, &c and should be made in490 words
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Advertisement55 1909-04-01 2 LAME BH9UIDER. This is a common form of muscular rheumatism. No internal treatment is needed. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely four times a day and a quick cure ia certain. Tbis liniment has proven especially valuable for muscular and chronic rheumatism and is certain to gire quick relief. For saje55 words
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Advertisement337 1909-04-01 2 ISMAIL a^RAHEEM ARB NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. SOLE A6ENTB FOR The UNITED ASBESTOS Co., Ltd., London. FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION. This CompaDy'd awards were DIPLOMA OP HONOUK AND POUR GOLD MEDALS. PATERSON,337 words
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Article1040 1909-04-01 3 NEW WORK OF LOCAL INTEREST PUBLISHED. A Book to Love or Leave Alone. Tiik Indian Criminal. By H. L. Adam. London John Milne. This volume comes to hand at a time when unusual interest is being directed towards crime in the Indian Empire. Tbe author presents bis readers1,040 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement974 1909-04-01 3 SINGAPORE SPORTiKG CLUB. The Spiinp Raci- Meeting will be held oe Tucxday the 11th, Thursday the 13th and Saturday the 15th May, 1903. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tmmiwp, llih M,,,,. 1909. 1. THE MAIDKN PLATE. Value $600 and ISO la Mm Sr. ond Horse. A Race for Maid.n llur'.es. Weight 9st.974 words
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Advertisement496 1909-04-01 3 I Er.trlC3 C!cse at r.ocn on Snturday, 1 1 tbe Ist May, except tor Race 7on tbe Third Day Entries for Race No. 7, on tbe Third Day. mast be made before tbe start of Race No. 5 on tbat day. In all races, tl.c advertised Second prize will only496 words
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Advertisement33 1909-04-01 3 Hk vn v ilk* are never too large to be driven way by Steams' Headache Cure. It's a small, adose, and it's safe and it is easy to take bat work every time.33 words
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Advertisement622 1909-04-01 3 Cadbury's Cocoa j ghres valuable support to the whole system, m It contains everything essential to the maintenance I and restoration of vitality, ii easily digested, and i powewes the delicious, full, genuine j MAYNARD'S Oriental Hair Wash. The well known tjilet preparation a pleasant, refreshing lotion which prevents the622 words
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Advertisement484 1909-04-01 3 INSURANCE Companies. THB IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE CSITItI W.TH TBI lu'lta VwcaAßct Coupjit, Limiiil A 2 tiarthoimrw Lane, Txmdon mrtkiUßHwn 1908. Oapital *r>;iM\ ikk Total Fnndc cicM.. £lo,ooo.ooo Oeneral Manugor, Robsbt Liwim, Eh« BARLOW A CO. -.«c«n ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRB AND LIFK. TOTAL FDNDB EXCEED «14,2.V1,000 mi vmm nai484 words
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Advertisement693 1909-04-01 4 STEftMEB SMLIHGS. p &n M a STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China. Japan, t'enang. Ceylon. Australia, Indiv Aden, R?ypt, Mediterranean Horti. Plymou'h and London Throigb Bills oi Lading issued for OMM Ooaat, Peraiao Gulf, Cjnllnental, and in.;. Forts. Blcamera will leave Singapore on «boa MAIL LINE. Outward (for China) Aasavi Apl693 words
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Advertisement667 1909-04-01 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD, The Companies' steamers are Jeapaohed 'rom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre667 words
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Advertisement1002 1909-04-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINE!* SBK.VKJK OF THE OCEAN S. 8. COY.. LTD.. THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. iiitm FKBHAXTLB (PERTH I NORTH WKVi 41 STRALIAN PORTS JAVA AND SINGAPORE Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, oalling at Java (aa induoement offera), Derby, King'a Sound, (Port for the1,002 words
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Advertisement670 1909-04-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers ot thit Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnighlly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direst, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo670 words
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Advertisement828 1909-04-01 4 STEAMER SAiLIHSS. N.D.X NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Herman Mail Line. The fast and well-known mail ateamera of this Company Bail fortni^htv from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea (connection Marseilles, Naplis, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sa«'., Aden, Colombo, Penaug, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki and Kobe828 words
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Article397 1909-04-01 5 Singapore, March 29, 199. I'ricks. Articles. c# Beans, Loug (per oatty) 0.06 (do) French (do.) 0.16 Beef perlb. 0.16 Beof Steak (do.) 0.17 Bran Sprouta (per catty) 0.021 Bamboo Sprouts (do.) 0.08 Blachan (do.) 0.18 Brinjals (do.) 0.05 Cabbage, liatavi* (do.) nil (do.) China (da) 00.8 (do.)397 words
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Article1383 1909-04-01 5 Under this beading the following abbrevia.lotm are used sir. steamer lb. chip bq. barque sob. schooner Tot. Yacht Cru. —Cruiser Q'bt.— Qanboat Tor. Torpedo H.p.— Horse p#wer Brit. British U.S.— United Statae Fob.— French Ger.— German Dot.— Dutch t Ital.— ltalian Span.— Spanish Bar.— Sarawak G.o.— Oeneral-aargo;1,383 words
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Article75 1909-04-01 5 OuTWABD Gk»XAH MaTL. The Imperial Oerman mail steamer Bnelow, having left Colombo ou the 86th intt. at S p.m. andmay be expected to arrive here on Friday afternoon the Snd proximo. OcTWiRD B. I. Mail. The B. I. contract packet steamer Tarcba, with the London mails of75 words
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Article236 1909-04-01 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Per Imperial German mail steamer Biilow, due April 2.— Mr. A. Hancocks, Mr. J. C. Ham and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ladds and children, Mr. A. J. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brewin, Mr. J. L. Gibson. Per M.236 words
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Article159 1909-04-01 5 Fat Pn BriAim Tin TOKOUOW Batavia, Samaraog, eta. Kan Riebteck 10 a.m. K.Pahang, Pekan, Ku'tan Sing Leon/ 1 p.m Bangkok DM 3 p.m. Batavia liumphiut 8 p.m. Bali, Menado, Ternate, etc, shantung i p m. Teluk Anson via port* Selangor 3 p.m. Muir and Malacca Lady Weld p.m159 words
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Article25 1909-04-01 5 The time rud is fired at 18 o'oloek noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Hnod»v, when it is fired at one Volook.25 words
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Article244 1909-04-01 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SiNOAPosa, April 1, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4* Demand 2/8} Private 6 m/s 2/4| > do 8 m/s 2/4} On Germany— Bank d/d 287 Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/s 248 On France -Bank d/d 292 Private 8 m/s 296 do 6 m/s 299244 words
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Article48 1909-04-01 5 Howarth Erskine 6% 600,000 par. Riley, Hargreaves 6% 284,000 1% prem. Spore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 350,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 6% 46,000 par. Singapore Municipal 6% <00,000 20<£p.nom 6% 1,878,000 6%prem. 4i% 1,600,000 6% prem. 4% 602,900 nominal. Tanjong Pagar Dock Board 6% 1,060,000 par.48 words
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Article278 1909-04-01 5 Captial SHASBB Paid Unissued Company Qcoia- Last tiohs Dividend •800,000 •HOO.OOO •600,000 £500,000 5400,000 £60,000 £100,000 150,000 £120,000 £80,000 •450,000 £250,000 £100,000 £120,000 $450,000 £27,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 600 10 10 7,600 Bruafig, Ltd. 6.25 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulics T. M. Co., Ltd (1) 8.75278 words
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Article327 1909-04-01 5 £150,000 $300,000 £30,000 £30,000 £70,000 $160,000 16,000 £75,000 £310,000 £50,000 £180,000 £820,000 G. 176,000 10 10 1 ITM 10 l l 15/. 10 1 1 1 1 i'2/e i 10/l 10/- Anglo Malay Robber Co., Ltd. 4.17.6 10% in. '08 contributory 4.16.0 7,400 Balgownio Rubber Estate (61 27.00 12*%327 words
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Article209 1909-04-01 5 X5.877.10.0 12/6 1250,000 100 •1,600^)00 \l •226,000 60 •16,000,000 125 12,400,000 J[Jo tijoaofloa •84,000 10 •876^)00 ♦600,000 10 ♦80,000 60 £400,000 1 160.000 1 100 ♦200,000 100 ♦500,000 1 100 ♦8,000,000 10 12/0 100 10 7 60 125 100 100 I 10 1 100 100 10 50 1 100209 words
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Advertisement185 1909-04-01 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Apl. 3— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. April B— At Killiney House, No. 7, Saint Thomas Walk, household furniture, etc., 1.80. Apl. 6 At saleroom, unredeemed pledget), at 10. April 17.— At No. 11, Lloyd Road, furniture, etc. ti. L, Coghlan and Co. April185 words
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Advertisement105 1909-04-01 5 rr-fIE GA R RICK Cigarette '2SS>" THESE CIGARETTES ARE MADE BY HAND FROM THE CHOICEST SELECTED GROWTHS OF RIPE OBACCOS, WHICH HAVE BEEN BLENDED WITH THE UTMOST CARS. LAMBERT AND BUTLER. ENGLAND. Obtainable at MESSRS. ROBINSON AND COMPANY, and other high-class Tobacco i.-ts. PRICE 1 6O CTS. PER TIN 50.105 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous127 1909-04-01 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, April i. High Water, 7.21 a.m., 9.20 p.m. 8.1. homeward mail closes, 8. S.R.A. Ladies' Shoot, 4. S. V. L Drill. Drill Hall. Friday, April 3. High Water, 8.22 a.m 9 52 p.m. tTp. D. Co. Meeting. 12.30. Lofii-lativr Council, 2.'to. N. D. L. outward mail127 words
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Miscellaneous146 1909-04-01 5 Singapore Tide Table. (FROM Al-Kll. 1 TO AIRIL 6. HIGH WATER. LOWL 0 W WATER Time j~H'ght ~Time H'ghl April brs. rnin. ft iqh. hrs. rain. ft. ins TeniwDA. 1 V7.it ami 7 1 1.50 am 6 1 Tbdmdiil j93opmj 930pm 78 j.jepm 1.7 k-.,r..» J 8 3 m 7146 words
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950 1909-04-01 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. THURSDAY, APRIL 1. SHOULD WE SUBSCRIBE? There was a two line intimation in one of our lieuter telegrams yesterday, that British subjects resident in Siaui were anxious to subscribe to the cost of a Dreadnought which should be presented to Great Britain on behalf950 words
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Article298 1909-04-01 6 Rather an unkindly cut seems to be made at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce by the Selangot Chamber in the annual report of the Utter which has just been issued. It is assumed that members of the committee of the Singapore Chamber are so closely identified with the shipping companies298 words
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Article16 1909-04-01 6 The price of .tin in Singapore today is •68} per picul. Seventy-five tons have been sold.16 words
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Article17 1909-04-01 6 Copra valued at t'2l has been stolen from Ong Swee Hee at the sixth mile, Serangoon Road.17 words
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Article18 1909-04-01 6 Tin has been discovered in the Hartley district of Rhodesia, and, it in believed, may be profitably worked.18 words
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Article23 1909-04-01 6 Japanese soap is finding a large market in the Far East, says a homo trade paper, and is successfully competing with European brands.23 words
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Article28 1909-04-01 6 It is expected that the Rev. A. I) Uc.-tall, Wesleyan Chaplain, Mandalay. will conduct the devotional meeting at the V M. C. A. on Friday, at 5.80 p.m.28 words
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Article25 1909-04-01 6 The hearing of the charge against the Straits Cattle Trading Co. of adulterating their milk was not finished, yesterday, but is to be concluded tomorrow.25 words
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Article33 1909-04-01 6 Chan San was sentenced to nine months' rigorous imprisonment at the district court, yesterday,- for house-breaking and theft of three gold hairpins valued at >85 from a Chinese woman named Chan Ah Yit.33 words
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Article41 1909-04-01 6 There has been some, falling. off in opium receipts in India, during the past month, but the Government revenue from this source since April 1, 1908 is still better than the estimates by the large sum of 167 lakhs of rupees.41 words
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Article39 1909-04-01 6 In 1886, there were 4,500 Chinese in New Zealand, there are now only 2,500. The gold deposits in the mines have become exhausted. There is also now a tax of £100 on any Chinese seeking to enter New Zealand.39 words
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Article42 1909-04-01 6 Three Chinese weje tried in the district court, yesterday, on a charge of robbing Ko Kow of 98, at Kampong It ham. on March 7. The first two were convicted and sentencod to six months' rigorous imprisonment each. Tho third was discharged.42 words
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Article38 1909-04-01 6 It is rumoured, and the rumour may be unfounded, that the vacant post of Deputy Registrar of tho Haokney Carriage and Jiurikisha Department of the Singapore Municipality, will be given to the acting Secretary of the Malacca Municipality.38 words
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Article47 1909-04-01 6 The Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., formally disappears to morrow, when the shareholders are called to attend a meeting to recoive an account of the winding up. There is a surplus in tho liquidator's hands of 1359.97 which it is proposed to hand over to two local charities.47 words
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Article47 1909-04-01 6 Since the receipt ot the news of the death at Homburg of Herr Wiegand, the Director General of the Norddeutscber Lloyd, the various steamers of that lino, as well as those of the Hamburg-American and the German Australian Line, in port, have flown their flag half-mast high,47 words
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Article46 1909-04-01 6 The Chinese amateur actors have been persuaded to play for two more nights in Singapore, on the 3rd and 4th inst. Next week they will sail for Bangkok where they will continuo their charitable performances iv aid of the destitute people in the province of Kuangtung.46 words
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Article51 1909-04-01 6 Mr. J. Huesc. late of »ho Netherlands Trading Society, has been appointed local manager of the Bank and Trading Corporation of Naudin Ton Cate and Co. (Ltd.). This corporation will open a branch in Penang today, with offices at Beach Street, at the junction of Beach Street and Church Street51 words
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Article59 1909-04-01 6 Last year India was agaiu by a long way the best Imperial customer for British goods, taking merchandise from tin- United Kingdom to the value of £40,464,169. Australia took second place with £22,930,599, and was followed b> Hritish North America, £l2,m),tm South Africa, £11,902,675 and New Zealand, £8,768,950. Three years59 words
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Article66 1909-04-01 6 The recent telegram about the Mansion House meeting, at which the Rev. L. Campbell Gibson of Swatow was the principal speaker, was organised to raise £100,000 for medical and other educational purposes for the benefit of China. Mr. Francis William Fox was the chairman of the China Emergency Committee. He,66 words
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Article76 1909-04-01 6 The opening of the annual cheap sale of Messrs. John Little and Co., this morning, was the cause of a tremendous jam of vehicles in Commercial Square, every available foot being taken up by carriages and rickshas awaiting their faros, who were making purchases inside. The carriages werj ranged in76 words
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Article110 1909-04-01 6 Further evidence was taken by the third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, in the case of alleged cheating in which the accused is an Englishman named Holland, and the complainant a Dutchman named Yonkheer Ambrose Van dor Does de Bye. Accused stated that he came here from Ketantan in January. He had110 words
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Article425 1909-04-01 6 The engagement is anuouueed of Hiny only sou of the late Kobert Campbell Fraukn, and Mary ltosamuud, daughter of Kobert Evatt \eklom, late Inspector General of Polio Central Province^, India. marriage lias been arranged between Thomas Howard Kyland. of Moxhull Hall, Erdington, only son of the late425 words
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Article103 1909-04-01 6 The Chinese syndicate, which obtained the mining couccssiou for Haiuau some months ago, lias beguu operations iv the tin mines of Tamchou District. The N. C. D. Neffs correspondent has visited the camp and found a gang of twuuty.fi vc men at work under a foreman who103 words
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Article100 1909-04-01 6 lv October last, the Madras (ioveruuieut oSt«ed prize* for a system of shorthand that would cover the four local vermicular-, and also for writers who could attain a speed of sixty words a minute iv vernacular short hand. The examine™' report on this show* that no system covering100 words
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Article108 1909-04-01 6 Oil Saturday afternoon, Dr. I. IvirK. formerly a w«U known resident of Siug*pore, was uiurricd at Peuaug, where he It now in practice, to Miss Caroline Isabel Thnmsou. The bride was given away by Dr. T. Hill Jauiiesou, tuo groom's partner in practice, also formtiiy of108 words
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Article194 1909-04-01 6 The twenty third ordinary gem ral BMtUf) of the sharehouieis of ihe Singapore ."Slip way a.id Knt;intr! /iiy I.'. I WJM nld at the offices of the Taujoug PtffM Dock Board, yesterday afternoon. The fo'lowing garti* mm were pr< mnt MoMra. S. A. Lane, actiug chainu,iu:194 words
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Advertisement140 1909-04-01 6 CHAMPAGNES. UEFAUT FILS AND CIE. (Epernay) PAUL DOMMIER AND CO. Extra Quality, Gold Marque. I IK HOY AND CO.. Carte d'Or. Ex. Sec. Extra Quality. LANSON PERE ET FILS. Extra Quality. DUC DE MONTEBELLO. Maximum Sec. QieSLER AND CO. Extra Superior, Dry. BOLLINQER (Renaudin) Very Dry, Extra Quality. KRUO AND140 words
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Advertisement174 1909-04-01 6 Alhambra TO-NIGHT I THE- CONQUEST OF THE AIR. WILBUR WRIGHT, the Bird Man, giving demonstrations before the British War Office— two hours' flight, and rises 860 feet from the ground. Wright winning the Farthe Aero-Club prize and the Mic^elin Cup 65 miles in the air, passing over a line of174 words
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Article299 1909-04-01 7 GREAT.MEETING AT THE M \NSION HOUSE. Financial Support Assured Australia Favours Compulsory Defensive Policy. Angry Retorts from Germany. I RaUTU's TILRORAMS] London. March 31. Thu Dominion House of Commons has unanimously recognised Canada's responsibility to take a larger share in the Empire's defence, and has approved the299 words
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Article53 1909-04-01 7 Thirty Thousand rounds Lost in a Year. I Rioter's Tklk<*iu)|! London, March 31. At tho meeting of the British Cotton Growers As&oci.iliuu it m stated that the lons (or the year was i M >■ r, It was stated that it will bo necessary soon to ask53 words
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Article25 1909-04-01 7 I lu<i nut's Trliuram| London, March 31. Special sessions of the South African Parliaments have been opened la discuss the Union Constitution.25 words
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Article24 1909-04-01 7 [Raima's Til«okam.| London, March 81. A St. Petersburg telegram states that the Duma has rejected a credit (or new battleships.24 words
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Article20 1909-04-01 7 [RaOTBR's TILBORAM.] London, March 81. Sullragottes have raided the House of Commons, and twelve arrests have been made.20 words
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Article49 1909-04-01 7 Prince von Buelow's Position Never Stronger. [Dib OsTASUTiscn Lloyd Tsl»qram| Berlin, March 81. The German papers commenting on the discussion of interior politics in the Reichstag say that the position of the Imperial Chancellor. Prince voc Bueiow, was never stronger than it is at the present moment.49 words
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Article63 1909-04-01 7 His Excellency Sir Arthur Young, Lady Evelyn Young and a party from Qsvt-rnment House were present at thu Alnambi Cinematograph entertainment last evening, and there was a crowded house. Tbe programme was excellent and included a number of films which have grown very popular locally. The Red Hand63 words
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Article340 1909-04-01 7 Servant and his Friend sent to Prison. At the district court, this morning, before Mr. Howard, the big jnwellery theft case was begun. Insp. Connor prosecuting. Chiang Ah Cheng was charged with theft as a ser- I vant of jewellery valued at 91.790, thoj property of a340 words
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Article667 1909-04-01 7 Second Annual Report of Chamber J of Commerce. l-roiu the second annual report of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce, it is gathered tint tin -l iti -incut presented shows an expenditure of »~_i against receipts of tl>2o, representing a loss of $1:1.0-2. The number of members is667 words
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Article70 1909-04-01 7 Gob Chong Lee had a bad quarter of an hour, last night, and is now in hospital suffering from several slight knife wounds. He was held op in Outram Road by five Hokiens, somo of whom he knew, and claims to have been robbed of70 words
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Article110 1909-04-01 7 CHARTERED BANK VERSUS BRITISH INDIA CO. Bills of Lading Case Dismissed with Costs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 1. On March 2, tho Privy Council reserved judgment in the appeal of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China in what was known as the Bill110 words
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Article193 1909-04-01 7 European's Adventures in a Calcutta Gharry. At about H p.m. on March 12, Mr. G. C. Kvance of the Tollygunge Match Factory, Calcutta, engaged a gharry of which Pir Mohamed was the driver and Shaik Abdul llamid the syce. Mr. Evance ordered the ini'ii to drive193 words
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Article278 1909-04-01 7 DastarJly Early Morning Attack near Kuala Lumpur. Early this morning a Javanese, employed as motor car driver to Mr. Kobson, was murdered when returning home says the Malay Mail, of March 30. He was in the company of a Malay bullock cart driver and the latter has stated278 words
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Article228 1909-04-01 7 Six Handered Dollars Stolen from Shop at Teluk Kurira Between 2 and 3 a.m., on March 29, a gang of some twenty armed Chinese robbers broke open the shop of one Choi Kay. a trader in the Teluk Kurim village, about 2} miles distant from Ipoh on228 words
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Article96 1909-04-01 7 It is not every day that one meets with the experience of seeing a nonia seated in one of the luxurious first class compartments of our muoh limited Mail train, deeply engaged in the perusal of what appeared to be a highly sensational English novel, much96 words
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Article1023 1909-04-01 7 HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS. Prospects of Better Results in Near Future. In our last issue, we briefly referred to the ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Sipiau Tin Co. held at Gresham House, at noon, yesterday, when a dividend of three per cent wis agreed1,023 words
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Article35 1909-04-01 7 The Pioneer understands that Lord Cvr jod will probably raise a debate in the House of Lords on the abolition of the Military Supply Department when the despatches on the subject are published at home.35 words
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Article549 1909-04-01 7 Valuable Opportunities Awaiting Planting Enterprise. Few industries are faced with so difficult a problem in regard to the supply of raw materials as paper-making, and every year this problem increases in intensity, proportionately with the expansion of the demand for paper and of the scope of its549 words
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Article258 1909-04-01 7 The year 1908, like its immediate prede cessor, was a period of extremes in the American commercial world, and the statistics of failures compiled by Bradstreet's are therefore of more than ordinary interest. There were 14,044 failures of individuals, firms, and corporations in 1908, with liabilities258 words
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Article120 1909-04-01 7 ExColourSergt. Edward Bond, of the 33rd Foot Regiment (now West Riding Regiment), a veteran of Halifax, has died at Portobello, Edinburgh, aged 80. He enlisted in 1846, and went through the Crimean campaign, being present at the battles of Alma and Balaclava. He also saw service in120 words
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Article114 1909-04-01 7 An amusing though impressive scene was witnessed recently during an important gathering of the Operatic Artists' Confederation in Rome. The two famous rival composers, Masoagni and Puccini, who (or some years ptrt have been notoriously at varianoe to such an extent as to preclude even the ordinary exchange114 words
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Article166 1909-04-01 7 SUBMISSION NOTE DELIVERED AT VIENNA. Austrian Military Forces Not to be Reduced. "Anglo-French Shouts of Revengt." [Raima's Tiuobam] London, April 1. The Servian Cabinet has accepted tha advice of the Powers and its Note has been presented at Vienna, where it has had a friendly reception. The166 words
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Article51 1909-04-01 7 Negotiations at St. Petersburg. (DIR OST4SUTIMBB L.LOTD TIIBOKIM Berlin, March »1. The Bulgarian Minister has gone to St. Petersburg to deal with the settlement of the Turkish financial claims, a* to which Russia took activo uieasur.es. and also to press for the oa ly acknowledgment of Bui. garian51 words
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Article26 1909-04-01 7 (Dm Ostasutisou Lloyd Tslso***; Berlin, March 31. No decision has so far been taken as to the demand for the dismissal of M. Isvolsky.26 words
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Article147 1909-04-01 7 Our Canton correspondent wires that the Viceroy of the Two Kwong has communicated with the Japanese Consul at Canton, requesting him to send away the Japanese staying in the island of Tung Sba. Our Peking correspondent wires that Prince Shuk and Tick Loong have jointly decided147 words
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Article222 1909-04-01 7 Restrictions on Land Suitable for Para Cultivation. Those eugagod in rubber planting will be interested, writes the Englishman, to learn that the Cochin state, in Southern India, is offering (or lease a (ew thousand acres of forp«t land which has been reported upon as being excellently adapted222 words
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Article159 1909-04-01 7 It is reported, i>ays the Japanese news paper published at Dalny. that applications for renting government land in Dairen have lately been quite numerous. They have mostly come from foreign and Chinese firms of Shanghai and other places, who seem anxious to set up159 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article448 1909-04-01 8 Lady members of tlie Singapore Rifle Association are reminded that shouting in the competition for the Walker cup takes place this afternoon, couiuiuuciog at four o'clock. The Committee of the Penang Turf Club Invu ordered twelve horse griffins from Mr. H. Abrams of Singapore. The price is448 words
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Article36 1909-04-01 8 Sir Archibald Law's Cup. The first competition [for the above Cup iv connection with tbe Garrison G.ilf Club, takes place, on Saturday, after 2.45 p.m. Collisions of tho competition are pouted in the Golf Club.36 words
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Article151 1909-04-01 8 Death of Buffy Evans. A notable personality in the rowing world has passed away in Mr. H. Myddleton Evans, aubwarder of Radley Collego, who died of angina pectoris at his Welsh home Lly nba wied. The amenities of Henley regatta, of tbe boat race, and of the eights and151 words
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Article220 1909-04-01 8 New Naval Gun the Finest in the World. The new 12-inch wire breech- loading naval gun (Mark XI.), which is to have the highest velocity of any gun yet made, has, says a Woolwich correspondent, emerged with credit from its tests, and has given complete satisfaction220 words
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Article82 1909-04-01 8 Bufo r e Mr. Justice Robinson and a special jury at the second criminal sessions at Rangoon, on March 15, the trial commenced of Mr. J. R. Strange, American field manager nf the Natb Singh Oil Co. at Yenangysung, on a charge of attempting to murder82 words
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Article347 1909-04-01 8 Yesterday's Results. A Doubles Handicap. Robertson and Perkins owe 15 beat Marsh and Leggatt Her., 6—l, 6—4. B Doubuu Handicap. Broadrick and Leigh Clare aor. beat Cantroll and Warry acr. w.o. Teale and de Mello 6 beat Swan and Brandt owe 2, 4—6, 6—1,-6—l. Carpenter347 words
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Article313 1909-04-01 8 French Imitator of Famous Captain of Koepenick. A French imitator of tbe renowned Cap tain of Koepenick has just brought off a surprising coup at the Maison Laffitte, a club frequented by financial magnates and others, and the scene of much gambling. Last year tbe police raided the313 words
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Article120 1909-04-01 8 A letter from Capt. R. D. Thomas on behalf of masters of vessels trading between Hongkong, Canton, Macao and ports on the West River, petitioning the authorities to place lights on Kapsing Island and Tong Ku island or Houlder Point, was recently placed before the Committee of120 words
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Article67 1909-04-01 8 The quantity of European liquors imported into Perak, in 1908 shows a considerable decrease as compared with that of the preoediDg year, which, the Perak Pioneer says, should be welcome news to tbe temperance reformers, who are making their voice* heard in the Straits and the F. M. S far67 words
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Article713 1909-04-01 8 How the Game will Benefit from the Disagreement. To describe the dispute between the Rugby Union and the Scottish Football Union as finally settled is to overstate the facts all that has really happened is that by mutual concessions the remaining cause of difference that stood between713 words
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Article103 1909-04-01 8 An Ipoh correspondent sends a few details to the Pinang Oasette of a new railway line to be built to Gopeng. He learns from a most reliable source that the line will run through Tambun, Ampang, Pulai, Sungei Kaia and Tekka, and that the project emanated103 words
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Article434 1909-04-01 8 Exciting Contest Anticipated on Saturday. In connection with the Inter- Varsity boat race to he rowed next Saturday, the following from tbe pen of Mr. Guy Nickalls, in the Morning Post, wi be of interest Both University crews have now gone into strict training the weeding out434 words
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Article65 1909-04-01 8 Colonel Capel-Cnre, lately of tbe Gloucestershire Regiment, in India, was in the act of cleaning his automatic Browning pistol, on March 19, at Srinagar when it went off. The inquest established beyond all doubt the accidental nature of the fatality. Tbe bullet entered the thigh four inches65 words
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Article182 1909-04-01 8 Mr. O. H. Drowet of Asansol forwards to a contemporary an interesting photograph of what he says is the first aeroplane built in India. I placed the machine, he writes, ou a track on a private tram line, and with tbe assistance of some Punjabis we raced182 words
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Article55 1909-04-01 8 The Dutch steamer Babalan arrived from Palembaog, yesterday, with five hundred tons of keroaine for Stigon. The steamer Sandakan will leave on Sunday morning, to inaugurate the new. mail passenger and cargo service of the Norddeutscher Lloyd between Singapore and the ports of German New Guinea via55 words
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Article224 1909-04-01 8 Revival of the Famous Kaiser Interview. On Maroh 5, a book was to appear at Berlin, entitled Prince Biilow and the Emperor, concerning which there has been a great deal of talk in certain circles. It resolves itself into a series of attacks upon the Imperial Chancellor whom224 words
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Article232 1909-04-01 8 Do Conditions of Trade Require Revision Writing to the Statesman from Calcutta, Shippers state With regard to the export trade from Calcutta in gunnies, we would invite the remarks of your readers on tbe following We accept a forward order for gunnies to be shipped to232 words
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Article151 1909-04-01 8 Tbe following telegram, dated Bombay, March 12, is from an unauthorised correspondent, and in published with due reserve In response to the All-India Challenge, made through the Statesman of tbe 25th ultimo, by Doraswami, the Brahmin Sandow, now styling himself Kaliyuga Bbimsen, two wrestlers, Himmat Buksb and151 words
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Article24 1909-04-01 8 Boots and shoes of superior quality, and hardly distinguishable from English goods, are, it is said, now being made by Cingalese in Colombo. i24 words
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Advertisement476 1909-04-01 8 A^nhk QUO VADIS Cigarettes were introduced at the request of numerous smokers of our &flt other High-Class Prtxluc'ions, unable to 6nd a suitable f\ mIJ A Turkish or Egyptian Cigarette. C/Q^&a^jV In to doing we have every confidence of success, relying on the good taste of the smoker to prefer476 words
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Article810 1909-04-01 9 Samf, port, probable date of arrival, and name of Agents. STEAMER* Airlic. Sydney, Apl 28 Hnn-t-r. I Ambria, Hongkong, Apl '27 Kehu Meyer Anamba. Poit Said, Apl 3 Huttonbaofc Bros Assaye. Colombo. Apl 9 Y. A O. Coy Aynthia, Bangkok Ap' Borc*oO*« Anstria, China, May 6 Rautonberx Bohmldt810 words
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Article129 1909-04-01 9 From Eurpoe BytbeN.DL. steamer Baelow, dne April 2, B. I. steamer Taroba, dna April S. MM steamer Nera, dae April 5. From China M. M. steamer Toukin. duo April 5. Time Tab Left Singapore Feb 18 B I Feb 22 M. M. Feb i\ P. A 0129 words
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Article24 1909-04-01 9 1 ii»Balj> od F'>rt Canning and Moan! .-abcr drop <!ai!y it Ii v ne,ttaft| or* standard :ima oorre^punding to 8 m. O:>> uwich mean24 words
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Advertisement179 1909-04-01 9 Sledge Milk. 19M| ABSOLUTELY kSS#/| pullEl ;"^M Every Single Tin pSPJBM GUARANTEED OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. .J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Agents. Our PlflWOSare Selected Personally AT THE FACTORIES AND ARE The Pick of the Best ENGLISH AND GERMAN MAKERS, and are built in every particular for this climate. Hire op Monthly Payments.179 words
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Advertisement448 1909-04-01 9 3TEAHEB BAILINBB. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD Two regular services are maintained between ..JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIVSCREff StTEAUEJIS. under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for Firnt and Second448 words
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Advertisement496 1909-04-01 9 COMPRESSED Roofing Slates. w FIRE AND UNBREAKABLE. ALWAYS CLEAN AND WEATHER RESISTING. NEAT IN APPEARANCE. A-IsT IDEAL, PERMANENT ROOFING. Particulars from: THE BORNEO CO., LTD. IND9-CHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tv steamers of this Company maintain a regular direct servioe between Caloutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo on496 words
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Advertisement492 1909-04-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. 1 Singapore— German New Guinea 8.8. BANDAKAN will leave for Batavia, Samarang, Soerabaya, Macassar, Amboina, Banda, Herlinhafen, Potsdamhafen, Stephansort, Finscbhafen, Simpsonhafen and vice verba on April 2, in connection with the German Mail steamer BUELOW and after this regularly every eight weeks always connecting with492 words
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Advertisement39 1909-04-01 9 THE FRUIT SEA80.1 This season always brings on more or less diarrhoea which is promptly checked by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Hemedy. Get a bottle and be prepared for sudden attacks. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.39 words
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Article498 1909-04-01 10 HOW HE ENTERED PARADISE AS LUGGAGE IN ADVANCE. His Story and the Moral. Speaking tbe other evening, in the Eastend, Father Bernard Yaughan told of a strange dream he had had the previous night. He said he thought that after be had been in purgatory a short498 words
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Article242 1909-04-01 10 General French's Support of Voluntary System. Speaking at the presentation of prizes to tbe Bth County of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles), Gen. Sir John French said the first and second lines of the army were recruited, organised, trained, and maintained on similar principles, the only difference242 words
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Article205 1909-04-01 10 Japanese Woman Inflicts Torture on Adopted Son. The Japanese papers report a case of brutal treatment of an adopted child by his foster parents. According to the report, a man named Nishio Umekichi, employed by Messrs. Helm Brothers of Yamasbitacho, Yokohama, adopted the six-year-old child uf Nagamioc205 words
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Advertisement626 1909-04-01 10 BANKING COMPANIES. I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of .TJOeaob £1,M0,000 Reaerve Fund £1,528,000 Beaerve Liability of Proprtotori ..£1,900,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. Tk London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooants626 words
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Advertisement534 1909-04-01 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital ns.ooo.ooe RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve 115,000,000 I Stiver Reserve 1U.r.00.000} »"."*>.«K' Reserve Liability of Propriston 118.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS, Hon. Mr. W. J. Oresson, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E.O. Barrett, Esq. 0. R. Lenzmann, Esq. a. Frießland, Esq.534 words
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Advertisement440 1909-04-01 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or PAWNBROKERS 1 UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, Saturday, April 3, 1909, at 10 am. Tuesday, April 6, 1909 at 10 am. Jewellery consisting of Watches, Chains, Diamond Rings, Brooches, Ear-rings, Bracelets, Chinese and Malay Gold Ornaments, > etc. On view from Match 30, 1909. Powell Co., i440 words
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Advertisement51 1909-04-01 10 LING? R'NG GOLDS. The louder a cold hangs on, the more it weakens the system. Do not tun the risk of an attack of pneumonia by neglecting it. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure your cold and all danger from this disease will be avoided. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement793 1909-04-01 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE! Important Sale OF Valuable Teak Furniture, Etc., AT NO. 11. LLOYD ROAD. On Saturday, April 17. The sale will include a collection of VALUABLE ORCHID AND PALMS. Powell Co., Q 6OO Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE OK Valuable Household Furniture, Plants, Etc., AT "KILLINKV UOlsrV No. 7,793 words
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Article1123 1909-04-01 11 POPULAR FORM OF LOCOMOTION IN SIAM. Strange Vagaries of Inner Tubes. Daring the last few year?, says the Siam Free Press, motor launches have become most popular as a means of locomotion along in tbe rivers and waterways of Siam. They are clean, fast and commodious, and much cooler1,123 words
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Advertisement326 1909-04-01 11 ARGYLL CARS. JtJST -A.JH.niVEHD. wS&SS 1 ArgyU Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK GREEN, NICKEL- PLATED MOUNTINGS, KITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND- SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, ssago ag ce E nt.. DUNLOP BRITISH i MADE UPlt Jk QUALITY. -r~r~jrr^y^^fej^>>^ The Best. MOTOR TYRES.326 words
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Advertisement65 1909-04-01 11 Insure Your Motor Car! AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF GAR ACCIDENTB. Dent take the risks any longer. You may be cilled upon for HEAVY DAMAGES at any moment. The payment of a small sum annually RELIEVES YOU OF GREAT RESPONSIBI LJfY, especially if you use a native Chauffeur. Full65 words
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Advertisement411 1909-04-01 11 SIDDELEY AUTOCARS are the Most Reliable in the World. They are Famous also for High Efficiency Comfort and Silence, with Small Maintenance and Running Costs. They are produced by a branch of tho world-renowned firm of Vickers, Sons and Maxim, Limited. They are made in Eight Models, including the New411 words
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Advertisement10 1909-04-01 11 Full Particulars from the Sole AGENTS i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS.10 words
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Advertisement171 1909-04-01 11 THE STRAITS TIMES CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE Following Places IN SINGAPORE Messrs. John Little A Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn Co., Ha'.u rj Road Ami nian Street. Messrs. Koh k Co., 90, Bras 3asah Road. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de l'Europe. Hotel171 words
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Advertisement615 1909-04-01 12 Scale of Charges, PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisoeIIaneouH Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc.. to let. are inserted at the following rates One Insertion 91.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Three 2.80 Six 5.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty five 10.00 (Each sub!«'(iuent month 95 per rich.) The above rate is based615 words
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Advertisement471 1909-04-01 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. RiTin-Foiir Llbh, oas or two iasartioai, Jl.jo Bf ths Inch, MS Seals ot Cbarg*.. LEBBONB IN HINDUSTANI Given by experienced teacher. For terms, etc., apply to N., c/o Straits Times. 507 ENGAGEMENT WANTED. CbemUt with experience as Assayer and Cyanide Manager seeks engagement. Apply M.N.0.. c/o Straits Times.471 words
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Advertisement552 1909-04-01 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins Four Lin**, oa* ot two UusrMou, ti.OQ Bj the Inch, Seal* of Charg**. RUBBER BTUMPS FOR BALE. Good Robber oiumps, iO months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Serembao ■INI TURNOUT FOR BALE. An Australian Horse and buggy, rubbertyred, complete. Apply to S. Z. Greet, Office,552 words
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Advertisement579 1909-04-01 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Bans i-Foai Uaa*. oas or ir lassrtlo— iI.OO Hi ths Inch. ■•< Seals of Ck itim, OFFICE TO BE LET. Office ou second floor of. No. 7, Battery Road. Apply tc Oatbrie anj C j Ltd. 0 1878 OFFICE 8000WN TO BE LET. With uamedlato579 words
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Advertisement551 1909-04-01 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. Bin Pom Llmss, oas or two Uuertion tl.r B? th« lush, ft Mala of ohwf HOUSE TO LET. Netherleigb, Napier Road, from April 1. Apply A.E.D.. Mission House. Stamford Road. 21« HOUBE TO LET. No. 7, St. Thomas Walk, from April 1, 1909. Apply to551 words
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Advertisement554 1909-04-01 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES fc-tsl Month, |10 per inoh. ss a b»qaent month., St. For <hort*r period! Ml Hc<U« nf Gh\r«ov NOTICE. E. Pabaney. latoly occupying No. t, Malacca Street, has now reimved to NO. '2, MALACCA STRKET. iv the adjoining buildings. 624 NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN M'MNG CO.. LTD. Notice554 words
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