The Straits Times, 4 May 1909
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Title Section13 1909-05-04 1 The Straits Times NO. 22.950 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MAY 4. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement266 1909-05-04 1 FOR THE RACES A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF THE VERY LATEST SHAPES IN Ladies' Trimmed Hats. JUST ARRIVED. PINE MODELS. 0 Races I Races I KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, North Bridge Road. v- To-Nlght! To-Night! NEW PICTURES. Films on Hire. We can hire you. at moderate charges, the latest266 words
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Advertisement624 1909-05-04 1 ROBINSON CO. House Furnishers. •f BEDSTEADS e ff SPRING MATTRESSES I"*" ~t~ BPRINGMATTREBBEB.AHBIZEBINBTOCK. '^jf' I in I FOUR-POST BEDSTEADS. 1 1N. PILLARS Fill lß-PfifiT I V 6 feet fi incl>os °y :i feet 6 inches. ruunrUOl II ,;_.-JI .^..^i 6 feet 6incU«s by 4 fect 6 inches. BEDSTEADS. 1"I 1624 words
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Article1401 1909-05-04 2 LIGHT COMEDY AT HAYMARKET THEATRE. The Life and Works of Chopin. The world has grown bo remarkably middle-aged during the last quarter of a century that a boy and girl love story in a novel or on the stage has become quite a rarity. When we are1,401 words
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Article394 1909-05-04 2 Much Energy being Displayed In Army Circles. Members of tbe Russian Ordnanoo Commission, including tbe Grand Duke Sergius Micbaelovitch, Inspector-General of Artillery, have just returned from a visit to tbe Krupp works at Essen, where they inspected progress on the guns being made there for394 words
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Article86 1909-05-04 2 The third-class cruiser Pelorus has artived at Plymouth at the close of a memorable voyage. In November last she was ordered from South Africa to South America, and voyaged up the river Amazon as far as IquitoH, over 2,000 miles from the Atlantic coast, the86 words
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Article64 1909-05-04 2 Two Bengali students of the Calcutta Medical College, writes a correspondent to the Empire, were expelled from the Senate House during an examination, for using unfair means. When detected one tried to swallow a slip of paper he was writing from and had a sharp struggle with the guard who64 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement299 1909-05-04 2 Special Reductions. HUMBER CARS 10-12 AND 20 H.P. Newly Arrived. Latest Model. Owing to facilities for turning out large numbers of theae famous Cars in order to meet the growing demand, COST OF PRODUCTION has been reduced to a point which enables them to be offered to the public at299 words
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Advertisement70 1909-05-04 2 DCNT PUT IT OFF. Don't allow twenty-four hours to elapse without Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home. Trueyoa may not need it within that time, bat it is better than any doctor's prescription and worth twenty times its cost in cases of diarrbiea, cramp colic or dysentery,70 words
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Advertisement380 1909-05-04 2 ISMAIL RAHEEM ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. The World's Classics. BOUND IN LEATHER, 93 CENTS PER VOL. Gibbon's History ot the Decline and Fall Pal«rave's Golden Treasury. of tbe Roman Empire, 7380 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous172 1909-05-04 2 The Straits Times, The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable ia Advance. Daily issue per year; $80.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month '2.50 do per copy 10 Weekly issue per year 12-00 do per quarter 8.00 do per copy 26 When sent by post, there is added for the172 words
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Article1303 1909-05-04 3 DUTCH ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE. Comparison with a British Colony. Two interesting articles, entitled Batavii in 1009, from which we give an abstract below appear in the Malay Mail of the 28th anc 29th alt., from the pen of their own cones pondent Most people who come to1,303 words
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Article352 1909-05-04 3 The following poem by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Ripon, D.D., on giving bis grandson the Flag, appears .in the Empire Review (or April: Dear grandson, take this flag from me, And let it tell to you Its glorious tale of ancient352 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement379 1909-05-04 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the System against Disease with ten Li^i/y A it V^^l H B^B^^v HW ft vB I BtPf lfc> Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES "ghS^ 1 Torpid Liver, Debility, Eruptions, Jd WONDERFUL PURIFIER of the HUMAN BLOCD.379 words
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Advertisement189 1909-05-04 3 ES TAB LISHEv 1849 The Great American Dentifrice Sixty years has Sozodont been the Standard Dentifrice of the world. Merit alone has made that possible. Millions of people the world over are using«Sozodont because of its genuine value as a cleanser and preserver of the teeth, purifier of the breath189 words
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Advertisement142 1909-05-04 3 Tonic, Restorative, Digestive Wine Very palatable. Known throughout the world and prescribed Id all cases ofAnmmia, Debility and Conoatescence, to young women, children and the aged. Invaluable in hot Climates. DOSE One wine-glut after the two principal mull. Each bottle of genuine VIN JAINT-RAPHAtL bears, in addition to the registered142 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement729 1909-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penanf, Ceylon, Australia, India. Aden, E«rpt, Mediterranean Port*, Plymouth and London. Through Bill* of Lading issued for China Coast Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Port". Steamers will laave Singapore on or about. MAIL LINE. Outward (for China) Ooeana May 7729 words
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Advertisement627 1909-05-04 4 STEAMERS SWUNG. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaobed from Liverpool oatwards 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, Havre627 words
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Advertisement638 1909-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tn undermentioned mall stnamars of ths above Line maintain a regular satilus between Calcutta and Japan, oalling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai sa rout* FLEET. Tons Commander s.a. Jaub 1,(00 J. Q. Ourm ■J. M Gaaaoai Apoab 4,900 fl. H. Bsxaoa s J.638 words
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Advertisement289 1909-05-04 4 STEAMER MILJN6B. CPU Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lino. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPB VIA CHINA JAPAN. CANADA aad ibe UNITED STATES, Roots bom Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vanoocver, RJLB. EnrEßse oi litdia I Twin-sorew stsaRM.a "EMraaaa or Jafah men,289 words
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Advertisement645 1909-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month tor Bremerhaven direct, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo645 words
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Advertisement806 1909-05-04 4 STEAMER BAILINQ3. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Oerman Mail Line. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnighty from Bremea, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki806 words
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Article1049 1909-05-04 5 NATIONAL DEVOTION TO HOUSE OF ORANGE-NASSAU. Brief Historical Review. Tho following is an abstract from a contribution to The Times of April 9, by an occasional correspondent 'The profound desire felt by the Dutch nation that a child of Queen Wilbelmina may ultimately be her successor is1,049 words
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Article332 1909-05-04 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Pet P. and O. steamer Mooltan, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, doe May 7. —Rev. W. H. Williams, Mr. L. Levis, Mr. C. W. Bernard. Per P. and O. steamer Namur, due May 15.— Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Smith, Mr.332 words
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93 1909-05-04 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAUAK But Wbabt Bism— Nil. East W. Bbotio* 1-Lai Sang, Huttra. Section No. 1 (Bhbbbh Wmari— Nil. Saonoa I—Yetor1 Yetor j(u Mara, Virginia. Bexta. 4— Nil. ft— Nil. 6— Tjilatjap, Charon. JJ T— Nil.93 words
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Article105 1909-05-04 5 Prom Eurpoe By the P. O. tttuner Ooe»a», do* M»y 7. From China P. *O. rtimtr AM»ye, doe May 6. Left Binfltpon DMinLood< M»r li f.lO. Apl 17 Mar M N.D L. Apl 21 April 1 B. I. Apl 14 April 5 M. M. Api 18 April105 words
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Article453 1909-05-04 5 Under tbia heading the following abbreria lions are need str. steamer; oh. ship; bq. —barque sen.— schooner Tot. Yacht Orn. —Cruiser. G'bt. Ganboat; Tor. Torpedo; H.p. Hone-power Brit. British U.S.— United States Fob.— Frenoh Qer— German Rut.— Dutch Ital.— ltalian Span.— Spanish Sar. Sarawak; G.o. General sargo;453 words
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Article242 1909-05-04 5 There was a row in a Muar Road culee shop, on Sunday, and the police made fifteen arrests, it U alleged that a man from the coffee shop was trying to collect a debt from the towkay of a ricksha coolie house when the coolies took offence and242 words
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Article130 1909-05-04 5 Foa r>u Hum.. Tin To MOBBOW Batavia La Seynt 9 a.m. Muntok, Banka, Batavia Tatman 11 a.m. Sabak and Djambie Brouwer coon P. S'tenham and Penang Kutna 1 p.m. Kelantan via ports Ban WhaltHin 1 p.m. Batn Pahs* F.miUe 3 p.m. Bangkok via ports Atdung 3 p.m. Hongkong130 words
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Article28 1909-05-04 5 Mr. Gerald Dv Maurier became ill after the final rehearsal of An Englishman's Home, and only heard the play on the first night, by means of the electrophone.28 words
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Article236 1909-05-04 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SxnoaMu, Mat 4, 1009 On London— Sink 4 m/g 2/4 -fr Demand 3/8) Private 8 m/s 2/4J do 8 m/s 3/4VV On Germany— Bank d/d 287 i Private 6 m/s 341 do 0 m/s 248 On Franc*- Bank d/d 202 Private 8 m/s 396 do 0 m/s236 words
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Article53 1909-05-04 5 Howarth Erekine 6% 600,000 1% prem. Riley, Hargreaves 6% 28ifl00 1% prem. Spore Electric Tramways Co., L l 6% 850,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 6% 45,000 par. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 20%p.n0m 5% 1,878,000 7%prem. 4i% 1,600.000 8% prem. a 4% 602,900 6% disc. Tanjong Pagar Dock Board53 words
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Article258 1909-05-04 5 Paid Unissued Company Quotations Last Dividend •800,000 •800,000 •600,000 £500,000 •400,000 £60,000 £100,000 160,000 £120,000 •460,000 £250,000 £100,000 £120,000 •460,000 £27,000 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t I 1 10 1 1 1 1 100 6 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 10258 words
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Article411 1909-05-04 5 £150,000 •300,000 £80,000 £80,000 480,000 £70,000 £85,000 •160,000 £16,000 476,000 £110,000 1 1 10 10 1 1 250 1 17/6 10 1 1 1 17/8 10 12/e T 18/ 10/--7,400! 6,250 10,000 6,000 8,300 2,600 12,908 7,500 1,140a D i. 860(6) Anglo-Malay Robber Co., Ltd. contributory ...1 Balgownie Rubber411 words
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Article272 1909-05-04 5 (aKJ% debenture*.— subscribed by employees.— (c) part paid shares. BonBBS.— and bonus 1\ per oent (or year ended 81/12/08.— and 6/ bonus.— J and 5% boDos (or half year ended 80/0/08. b.«..tm Figures after names of oompanies indicate that they hold reserves as follows (1) 126,000, (3) 10,000, (8)272 words
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Advertisement78 1909-05-04 5 AUCTION SALES. foweil and Co. May 7.— it the Municipal Store, River Valley Road, unserviceable materials, at 2. H. L. Cot-hlan and Co. 10.80. May s— At Nos. 17 and 18. Stamford Road, SiWer Table- Ware, etc., at JO.BO. May 7— At No. 18, High Street, Japanese Curios, at 10.80.78 words
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Advertisement110 1909-05-04 5 Fascination I^I™!3BHBm of the East Is brought home to you in the perfection to which Egyptian Tt3fI3BMBBIH^BH Cigarettes have been brought <3B by Messrs MASPERO FRERES In their two brands known a* ~IH Bouton Rouge Egyptian Cigarettes "^jj^^B The care with which they are made, under Ideal climatic condition* Starting110 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous149 1909-05-04 5 DAY BY DAY. Tuesday, May 4. lUklj Water, 10.10 p.m. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlboroogh Cinematograph. Ward Comedy Co., 9. vn eJpesday, May 5. High Water, 10 45 a.m., 10.84 p.m. Y. M. C A. Chemistry Lecture, 8.45. Ward Comedy Co., 9. Thursday, May 6. High Water, 11.45 a.m., 10149 words
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1034 1909-05-04 6 The Straits Times. PRICS 10 CENTS. TUESDAY, MAY 4. THE PERSONAL RULE. Two very able and distinguished retired members of the Indian Civil Servioe have recently discussed Lord Morley 's scheme for reforming the Government of India. Lord MacUuiiuell deserved his peerage far more for what he did as Governor1,034 words
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Article18 1909-05-04 6 The municipal council at Shanghai, is starting a campaign for the extermina tion of tnosquitos in the settlement.18 words
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Article22 1909-05-04 6 The first match of the sdakon s competition under the auspices of Penang Football League will be played on the 19th instant.22 words
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Article29 1909-05-04 6 Yesterday, Mr. P. S. Falshaw bad a ricksha puller before Mr. Hooper for refusi ng to ply and interfering with traffic. The man was find 12 on each charge.29 words
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Article45 1909-05-04 6 The engagement of Humphrey, a camel who is to take a 'thinking part in the new Oriental musical comedy A Persian Princess, has given rise to some discussion in theatrical circles whether muaioal comedies shall not, in future, be performed entirely by the lower animals45 words
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Article11 1909-05-04 6 The Hippodrome circus and menagerie has arrived in Hongkong from Saigon.11 words
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Article17 1909-05-04 6 The baud of the Middlesex Regiment will beat Retreat in the Gardens at 6.4.5 p.m., every Wednesday.17 words
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Article17 1909-05-04 6 The Chinese imperial medical department will be strengthened by the addition of doctors trained in European methods.17 words
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Article23 1909-05-04 6 The third and largest of the steel girders for the new bridge at the mouth of the Singapore River was pulled across to-day.23 words
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Article33 1909-05-04 6 An amazing system of graft has just been unearthed in the Honolulu legislative assembly. The disclosures affect a large circle ot the members of the assembly and assume the proportions of a scandal.33 words
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Article26 1909-05-04 6 The first case of scarlet fever ever known in the Philippines has just occurred. The victim is Dr. Bowman, a physician at St. Paul's. hospital, Manila.26 words
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Article29 1909-05-04 6 A most successful and very brilliant audience was present at tho concert given in the Hotel dee Wagon Lite, Tientsin, by the Withers Party, nearly every item being encored.29 words
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Article39 1909-05-04 6 Mr. Lawler, ot the Manila customs secret servioe, found nearly 400 pesos worth of opium concealed in the arms and legs of a bamboo steamer chair which was taken to Manila by a Chinaman who arrived on the Taisang.39 words
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Article35 1909-05-04 6 The Viceroy of Canton has reported to the Peking Government that the Japanese have recognised the suzerainty of China in the Pratas Island and have, further, asked for protection of the pr .perty of Nishisawa.35 words
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Article46 1909-05-04 6 In a case in the appeal court, at home, to recover huge sums upon bills of exchange it was inoidently alleged that a young officer named Vincent Eyre lost £80,006 as a result ot transactions in which Horatio Bottomley, M.P., and Ernest Terah Hooley took part.46 words
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Article37 1909-05-04 6 Adrian Herren, jr., a surveyor in the employ of the Philippine bureau of public lands, was murdered and frightfully mutilated by Filipinos, on April 16, in Laguna Province. The motive was robbery. Six arrests have been made.37 words
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Article38 1909-05-04 6 Prince Kung has urged that compulsory education should be enforced, beginning with members of the Imperial family, bo that the example may be followed by others throughout the Chinese Empire. The Prince Regent has acquiesced in the suggestion.38 words
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Article40 1909-05-04 6 Shanghai people by the dozen arc now journeying home via the Trans Siberian railway and the two steamers, running between Shanghai and Dalny twice-a-week, are full every trip. This yearly increasing exodus landwards will surely affect the big shipping companies.40 words
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Article52 1909-05-04 6 On April 21, an electric tram at Manila, collided with an army wagon driven by Private Wingo, hospital corps, who was thrown to the ground in front of the tram and dragged 125 feet. One leg was severed from the body and he was almost out in two. Death was52 words
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Article42 1909-05-04 6 The following curious postal notification appears in Administrative Staff orders A letter has been received addressed To English Soldier, Hongkong, China, that wrote to West Bromwioh Guardians. Addressee can have same on application to this office i office of the Administrative Staff).42 words
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Article51 1909-05-04 6 While practising with their wireless telegraphic apparatus before arrival at Kobe, the British men-of-war signalled among themselves that there had been a boiler explosion, and asked for assistance. Portions of this were picked up at Choshi station, and caused a temporary scare in Tokio, whence it was passed on to51 words
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Article56 1909-05-04 6 Miss Keevil, at a Birmingham meeting recently, stated that many of the constables in London who suppressed suffragette raids were in sympathy with them. Sbo knew many who wore the official button of the Women's Social and Political Union under their tunics. She herself converted a police man who arrested56 words
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Article67 1909-05-04 6 With improving consumption of tin and prospective light Straits shipments for the immediate future, a splendid bull situation exists, remarks the Globe, but it is handi capped by the fact that the market has no trusted bull leader otherwise the bears would indeed experience a bad time. The East continues67 words
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Article87 1909-05-04 6 Yesterday, Mr. Hooper held an inquiry into a case in which a European lady com plained that owing to the awkwardness of a ricksha puller, her carriage was damaged. The puller, on the other hand, held that his vehicle was knocked to pieces through the fault of the syce. The87 words
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Article76 1909-05-04 6 Syed Omar bin Mohamed Alsagofl, head of the firm of Messrs. Alsagoff and Co., applied to the Chief Justice, yesterday afternoon, for probate of the will of the late Sherifa Fatoum binte Mohamed Alagoff. His lordship held that the will was invalid as the testator was not twenty-one years of76 words
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Article84 1909-05-04 6 Two rickshas, approaching from opposite sides, ondeavourea to arena the tramwr.y line at the junction of South Bridge and South Canal roads, this morning, in front of an approaching oar. More haste, Ism speed, proved quite a sound axiom in this case, for the rickshas collided, with the result that84 words
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Article388 1909-05-04 6 The death is announced of Prof. Marcus Dods, of Edinburgh. Mr. \V. Chatham, C. M. G., director of public works, Hongkong, leaves next month tor a holiday at home. Sergt. Brereton, of the central police station, leaves for home to-morrow, on a wellearned year's holiday. Col. Jacob388 words
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Article63 1909-05-04 6 Mr. J. F. Young, the principal advance manager for tho Bandmann Cos. arrived by the British India steamer Muttra, this morning, from Rangoon to make the necessary arrangements for the visit of the Opera Co. which is opening on Wednesday, the 12th inst., for a short season. Some63 words
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Article63 1909-05-04 6 Capt. C. W. Keene, commandant of the Northern W aziristan Militia, was shot at and severely wounded by a Waziristan sepoy of the Militia on April 28. It appears that he was shot outside the rest-house at Miranshah the bullet entering his right side and glanced by63 words
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Article77 1909-05-04 6 In a Government Gazette extraordinary, issued yesterday, the following notification appears It having been ascertained that an infectious or contagious disease, namely, rinderpest, exists amou^st cattle in the island of Singapore, His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased, by an order dated May 1,77 words
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Article106 1909-05-04 6 This morning, the Viscount Saluzzo wan again before Mr. Colman for further enquiry into the allegation of theft of property, belonging to C. Hartmann, at the Bristol Hotel, valued at »149. Mr. Harris appeared for the defendant and pleaded the case of his client who, he declared,106 words
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Article165 1909-05-04 6 A singular fraud on insuranoe compauies has just been detected at Sourabaya among Chinese, says the local Handelsblad. Kor instance, a healthy fellow (Bi appears before the insurance company's medical man and affirms that his name is, say, A. A. policy in then handed over in the name165 words
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Advertisement164 1909-05-04 6 SHERRIES PALMA Blaok Seal AMONTILLADO Brown Seal PALE DRY Blue MANZANILLA (Mark S.C.) White MO™l L L A LA 5S MAN2ANU.LA«PaIeDry Sup,, Yellow PALE FINO Blue VINO DB PASTO Blue w PALE GOLD Dark Yellow AMONTILLADO (Very Supr.) Red ALSO LOWIR ORADES FOR LOOKING PI'BPOSES. CHOICE OLD DINNER SHERRIES OLOROSO164 words
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Advertisement123 1909-05-04 6 ALHAMBRA Pathe Freres' Films, THE BEBT IN THE WORLD. This New Programme To-Night! 1. The INVISIBLE THIEF, Screamingly funny. 2. Some of BOSTOCK'S Dangerous ANIMALS. Daring operation on an ARIZONA RATTLE-SNAKE, extracting the POISONOUS FANGS. 8. THE INTERVIEW. 4. Is Zambesia— South Africa. 5. A CASE OF ARSON. 6. The123 words
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Article176 1909-05-04 7 THIRTEEN REVOLUTIONISTS HANGED. The New Sultan Counsels Peace. Rboibs'i Tblbobam I London, May 8. At Constantinople the -Sultan Mohammed V. drove round tho hospitals visiting, the men of the Salonika brigade who were wounded in the recent lighting. His Majesty, who went in an open carriage and176 words
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Article65 1909-05-04 7 PROPOSES TO BUILD SEVERAL DREADNOUGHTS. Cost of Preparing to Fight Servia. IRbutbk's Tblboram] London, May 8. It is announced at Vienna that Austria intends to build three or four Dreadnoughts. The Government also propose to ask the Delegations for five hundred million crowns for increased army expenditure, brought65 words
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Article58 1909-05-04 7 Picture Sold for Sixty Thousand Pounds. Kbi-tbh's Tklsukam London, May The Duke of Norfolk has sold Holbein's famous portrait of the Duchess of Milan to Colnaghis, the art dealers, for about JC60.000. The Times understands that if a national fund is started to purchase the picture for the58 words
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Article41 1909-05-04 7 Sixpence More Charged for Each Bottle. |Ridtbb's Tblbgram.] London, May 4. As a result of the Budget, whisky has already been raised in price six pence per bottle, and tobacco one half-penny per ounce over Britain generally.41 words
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Article33 1909-05-04 7 No Meeting Possible with the Kaiser. (Rbutir's Tilbokam London, May 4. King Edward has luft Naples, homeward bound. A meeting with tho Kaiser, it wan fouud, could not bo arranged.33 words
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Article247 1909-05-04 7 Death of the Principal of Aberdeen University. [Hiutbr's Tblsokam] London, May 3. The Very tevereud John Marshall Lang, Chancellor itnd Principal of Aberdeen University is dead. The decoaaed scholar baa been Chancellor and Principal of Aberdeen University since 1900. Ho was D.D., LL.D.; C.V.0., 1906: Hon. Member247 words
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Article421 1909-05-04 7 Engineers' Claim Against Local Brewery Co. This morning, Mr. Justice Seroombe Smith commenced the hearing of an action brought by Howarth Erskine Ltd. against the British Beer Breweries Far Eastern Syndicate Ltd. for (4,000 approximately for machinery and apparatus supplied and delivered. Mr. Fort represented the plaintiffs,421 words
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Article255 1909-05-04 7 Hamburg-Amerika Liner Strikes Rocks Near Hongkong. At an early boor in the forenoon on April '26, intimation reached the Hongkong TcUegrapli that the Hamburg-Amerika steamer Scandia, Captain Von Doehren, had gone ashore the previous night in the vicinity of Lingting Island. From an authoritative source, it was255 words
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Article143 1909-05-04 7 1 Wounded Arab Lascar Detained on Capital Charge. There was an altercation between two Arab lascars on the French mail steamer Ernest Simons, on Sunday, while that vessel was between Saigon and Singapore, as a result of which one of the men, whose name is Tabaya,143 words
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Article163 1909-05-04 7 A tremendous jump in Langkat shares is recorded during the past week from Tls. 900 to Tls. 1,075, with a slight reaction at the close, of the market to Tls. 1,040. says the S. (J. Morning Post. The advance is said to be due to the discovery of a163 words
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Article366 1909-05-04 7 RASH ACT OF FORMER SINGAPORE RESIDENT. Death of Mr. E. Whorwell. It is our sad duty to have to chronicle the death of Mr. Ernest Whorwell, late manager of the printing department of the Times of Malaya Press, Ltd., under most distressirg circumstances, says the Times of Malaya,366 words
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Article571 1909-05-04 7 Ward Comedy Company Play Drama Unrehearsed. Those who witnessed the comedy at the Victoria Theatre last evening, had little idea that in Hongkong the company took part in a drama in which the principal artists were an Indian and an ayah, and the stage furniture a ricksha571 words
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Article29 1909-05-04 7 We are advised that the outturn of dry rubber from this estate for April, was 16,600 lbs. against 2,179 lbs. for the corresponding month last year.29 words
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Article63 1909-05-04 7 Mr. Maxwell suggested at a recent meeting of the Kinta sanitary board that some action should be taken to ensure gharry drivers being properly dressed. It was decided to insist on Khaki coats and knickers or trousers being worn. It was also decided to insist on ricksha63 words
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Article592 1909-05-04 7 FIGHTING IN WATER BREAST DEEP. Jikiri Located on ao Island. Details of the encounter between Lieut. Peafce. a sergeant and four men of the constabulary and Jikiris men, in which Lieut. Peakc and two of his men were wounded, show that seven of the outlaws were killed592 words
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Article279 1909-05-04 7 Sweets and Cakes Conceal Many Weapons. Information has reached Hongkong, of what would appear to be a determined attempt at piracy on the West River on April 20. The Chinese registered steamer Kwongwai was boarded at Wuchbw by two women, among many others. It is understood that279 words
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Article181 1909-05-04 7 Sergt. Dickson prosecuted a man named Lee King Sia in the district court before Mr. Howard, yesterday, on a charge of breaking into a shop at 204 Middle Road, with intent to commit theft. The towkay, described how he was aroused from sleep at 4 a.m. by181 words
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Article867 1909-05-04 7 Ward Comedy Company Open at the Victoria Theatre. After a hard day's work and a good dinner, with plenty of time for coffee and a cigar, to make one feel at peace with the world, an evening with the Ward Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre,867 words
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Article49 1909-05-04 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. furnish us with particulars of the output for the first four months of this year and those for the corresponding period of last year. 1908 1909 January 17,000 lbs. 32,000 lbs. February 18,000 86,000 March 16,000 89,000 April 19,000 41,500 69,000 147,60049 words
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Article58 1909-05-04 7 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co., the local agents, inform us that the manager reports as follows Rubber crop harvested during the month of April, 17,128 lbs. dry, corresponding month last year, 11,970 lbs. dry, total for first four months of 1909, 65,928 lbs. dry, total58 words
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Article60 1909-05-04 7 Warner, Barnes and Co., Manila agents for the Buoknall line, have been advised that some of the Manila cargo of the Kalomo, which was sunk at Singapore several months ago, has been landed and will be forwarded to destination. Among the saved cargo are about60 words
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Article81 1909-05-04 7 COMMITTEE OF THE REICHSTAG REJECTS REFORMS. Press Appeals to Patriotism. IRaUTM'H TaLBORAIf] London, May 4. The Finance Committee of the Reichstag has rejected tho Government's proposals for fresh direct taxation, including the extension of the legacy duties. The Norddeutscho Zeitung points ont the very serious situation created, and81 words
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Article18 1909-05-04 7 I Rbdtbb's Tilbobam.] London, May 8. Queen Wilhelmina is making normal pro gross towards recovery.18 words
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Article25 1909-05-04 7 [Kbutbr's TblioramJ London, May 8. The Kaiser has gone to spend a day in Tienna, and will then return to Corfu.25 words
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Article56 1909-05-04 7 Congratulations on Reaching Sixty. |[)bh OsTASMTUon Lloyd Tbliokam| Berlin, May 8. Prince von Buelow, on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, has been the recipient of hearty congratulations, and tho subject of many articles pointing out the difficulties of tho scheme of financial reform which 1 1>-56 words
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Article27 1909-05-04 7 [Dam Ostasutisohb Lloyd Tiliobam] Berlin, May 8. The May Festivals of the Labour Parties in various parts of Europe have passed over quietly.27 words
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Article130 1909-05-04 7 Damage! Awarded Against Towkay Foo Choo Choon. l From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 8. Mr. Justice Hraddell delivered judgment in the Supreme Court, this morning, in the action in which three Chinese, Ong Jin and two others, sued the well-known Towkay Foo Choo Choon. The plaintiffs claimed130 words
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Article359 1909-05-04 7 Judge Quashes Three Police Court Convictions. On January 10, ninotoon Chinese wore arrested on a charge of participating in an affray in Qaeon Street. Three of these wero convicted and sentenced by Mr. Green to a month's rigorous imprisonment. They entered an appeal, but when it was called359 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement23 1909-05-04 7 The menu for a special curry tiffin at the Ipoh bodega included long chairs. At least, so it is reported in a contemporary.23 words
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Article2028 1909-05-04 8 LADY EVELYN YOUNG PRESENTS AWARDS. More Accommodation Wanted at the Institution. Hia Excellency Sir Arthur Yoang, K. C. M. 0., the Officer Administering the Government, and Lad; Evelyn Yoang, were greeted by the Raffles Cadet Corps when they alighted at the Raffled Institution, this morning, to2,028 words
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Article39 1909-05-04 8 The Waiwupu has requested the various foreign ministers in Peking to prevent missionaries from proceeding to the frontier to preach, as the people are not civilised and the presence of the missionaries may lead to trouble.39 words
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Article25 1909-05-04 8 An American lawyer has just inoluded in his bill against a client to waking up ia the night and thinking about your case, five dollars.25 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article53 1909-05-04 8 A special meeting of the Shanghai Race Club was held on April IS, at which it was decided to enlarge the grand xtasd by extending it to the r»:'s and to put an extra race on the programme each day for ponies which were purchased for Tls.53 words
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Article107 1909-05-04 8 It is amazing what the Britisher pays for his sport. According to statistics recently published, over £47,000,000 is invested permanently and close upon £46,000,000 spent annually on sport. In other words, there is an investment in Bport of over 20/- for each man, woman and child in the United Kingdom,107 words
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Article272 1909-05-04 8 S.C.C. v. Police. The S.C.C. and the Police again played a match, yesterday, and the game was witnessed by a fairly large crowd of spectators. The teams had met twioe before, and in each case the game had ended in a draw. Yesterday, however, the Clnb showed themselves272 words
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Article186 1909-05-04 8 S. C. C. Fixtures. Following are the S. C. C. first eleven hockey fixtures from May to August May 4 versos Royal Engineers. 18 Officers of Garrison. 26 Middlesex Regt. June 1 99tb Deccan Infantry. 8 R. G. A. and R. E. 16 Officers Middlesex Regt. 22 Royal Engineers.186 words
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Article200 1909-05-04 8 Printed and published at the Slam 'Observer office and edited by H. G. Gough, the Siam Directory comes to hand in its first year of publication. Though containing only one hundred and thirty psrjns. it is nevertheless an extremely useful and comprehensive book and one that should And200 words
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53 1909-05-04 8 Lord Curxon's scheme of reform of Oxford University has been published. It proposes the establishment of a more representative Council, the strengthening of the Convocation, increased facilities for poor artisan* and professionals, reforms in connection with scholarships and financed, and the abolition of compulsory Greek53 words
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Article158 1909-05-04 8 Divergence ia Interpretation to be Remedied. There being a difference in the Chinese and the foreign versions of the Luzo. Chinese Treaty, and the Treaty having been drawn up at the time by H. E. Chang Chih-tung, the Waiwupu has applied to the Grand Councillor for a correct158 words
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Article80 1909-05-04 8 The British steamer Den of Kelly arrived from Saigon, this morning, en route to Bordeaux, with a cargo of rice. Over 1,400 passengers arrived from Amoy and Swatow, last night, by Messrs. Wee Bin and Co.'s steamer Hong Bee. The Indo China Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Fook80 words
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Article39 1909-05-04 8 Mrs. T. W. Pearce, of the London Mission, Hongkong, has been confined to her bed for some few days and has now been ordered to proceed home via Canada as soon as the Rev. He, Pearce returns from Hankow.39 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement434 1909-05-04 8 LATE3T ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND LODGING. Rooms vacant. Mrs. von Bargen, 8, Mount Elisabeth. 917 TO BE LET. Braemar," Gilstead Road, near Newton Station. Apply A.E.G., o/o Straits Times. 917 NOTICE. I shall not be responsible henceforth for any debt or debts contracted in my name, and on my behalf, by434 words
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Advertisement316 1909-05-04 8 Victoria Theatre. HU6H J. WAftO'S Jbondon (Bomedy (80. INCLUDING Miss Grace Palotta. FOR FIVE NI6HTB ONLY. TO-NIGHT. "The New Clown." Under the Patronage and in the Presence of His Excellency, the Actino Governor, Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.O. Wednesday, May 5 "MR. HOPKINBON" Thursday, May 6 "THE TALK 0 THE T316 words
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Advertisement193 1909-05-04 8 MARLBOROUGH Cinematograph, BEACH ROAD. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHTI THE GAIETY CINEMATOGRAPH (FOOT OF FORT CANNING), BPEGIAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. FIRBT BHOW. 7.30 P.M. 1. How Not to Solve Pnszles. 2. Nosey Parker. 8. Waiting at the Church. 4. Her Morning Dip. 6. When the Stormy Winds do Blow. 6. Marriage193 words
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Article708 1909-05-04 9 Sams, port, probable date of arrival, and name' of Agents. 3TBAMBKS Alrlie, Sydney, June tS Bonstead Aasaye, Hongkon, May 6 P. AO. Coy Aynthia, Bomba, May Borneo Coy Astyanax, Liverpool, May 14 W. Mananeld Austria, China, May 6 Rantenberg Sohmidt Arratoon Apcar, Calcutta, May 17 P. Simons A.708 words
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Article68 1909-05-04 9 Hombwabd P. aud O. Mail. The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Asaaye, left Hongkong, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and ia dne here at lam. on Thursday, the 6th instant. Outward P. ahd O. Mail. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Ooeana left Colombo at68 words
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Advertisement497 1909-05-04 9 SLEDGE MILK. Sweetened. Gendeneed. Preserved with alt He Cream. RETAIL PRICE: spO.Ovy nominal 1 Ib. tins. Obtainable from ANN LOOK ft CO. OUAN CHIN HONO. CHENG >« CO. YONO LBE SENG. YONG HOA SENG. TIANG ENO. GHEE SOON CO. KWONG NAM SENG. J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Agents. GOSNELL'S -.I, Eau497 words
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Advertisement435 1909-05-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS'. C.R. BPECIAL NOTIGE. Ghargeurs Reunis. FRENCH BTEAMBHIP COMPANY. (ROUND THE WORLD LINE). The French Steamship Company CHAROBURS REUNIS beg to inform the public that their steamers of the Roond-the- World Line will henceforth suppress calling at Vancouver and Pnget Sound Porto. They will proceed from Yokohama DIRECT TO435 words
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Advertisement1063 1909-05-04 9 TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS. Tenders are invited for the lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the Ist January, 1910, as set ont hereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangement* for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm1,063 words
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Advertisement50 1909-05-04 9 Schedule A. Toe Opium Proclamation No. 16 of 1901 as amended by No. 7 of 1904. The Liquors Proclamation No. 17 of 1901. The Pawnbrokers Proclamation No. 14 of 1902 as amended by No. 1 of 1903, and No. 3 of 1906. The Gambling Proclamation No. 8 of 1891. 86950 words
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Advertisement571 1909-05-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. n.y.k: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO LTD Tw» regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, unaer Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second571 words
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Miscellaneous158 1909-05-04 9 Singapore Tide Table. (Fbom May 4 to May 10 HIGH WATER. LOW WATER j Time H'Rht. ~Tim« [H'gbt hrg. mi p. ft. in. hrs.min. ft. ins. y 1 10.10 am 8.1 I 858 am S.O Tuesday 4 1 10.10 pm 8.5 4.6 pm 3.2 I j 1.t.45 am 8 3158 words
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Article876 1909-05-04 10 ATTACK BY AUSTRALIAN NATIVES OF THE INTERIOR. Narrow Escapes of an Explorer. Mr. Frank H. Hann, who visited Mount Morgans recently to see a few friends, gave the following particular concerning bis last exploring journey in the malga. From instructions received from the Minister for Lands and the876 words
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Article210 1909-05-04 10 Adventure of Shipwrecked American Women. News has reached Baltimore of a remarkable experience at sea in which Miss Daisy Clark and Miss Laura Clark of that city proved themselves more than the equals in pluck and diplomacy of a gang of Syrian pirates. The Misses Clark,210 words
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Advertisement619 1909-05-04 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IBOORPORATjSD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ot •■SO each X1.500.000 Baaerve Fund 41,676,000 Beeerre Liability of Proprietors ..11,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. Tte London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. BINOAPORB BRANCH. Ourrent Aooounts619 words
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Advertisement514 1909-05-04 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital n5.000.000 EtESERYE FUND Sterling Reserve 115.000,000) tn SOO 000 BUrer Reserve •14,800,000 M 9 600 000 Osservs Liability of Proprietor. 118.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oresson, Chairman. H. E. Tomkms, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E.O. Barrett, Esq. 10. R.514 words
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Advertisement474 1909-05-04 10 INSURANCE Complies. UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OFPARIB EST4BUSHXD 1818 RESERVES AMD TOTAL GUARANTEES aU.000.000 Ths nnde i signed, Agents for the »bcv. Company, are prepared to aooepl Ore risks tor long or abort periods at ourrent rates. OABH SETTLEMENTS promptly mad. by lbs agents is Su sapore. MOINE OJMTK Oo474 words
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Advertisement5 1909-05-04 10 Johnson's Digestive Tablets •or* Jj"p«p«i»5 words
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Advertisement560 1909-05-04 10 APIOLINE (CHAPOTEAUT) For functional trembles, d«la^,*t>aln and those Irregularities peculiar to the sex. Prescribed by the highest French Medical authorities and superior to Tansey, steel Drops and Penny royal. CHAPOTEAUT, 8, rue Vivisnns, Psris. Sold tj ill CUtmiiU. DOG'S HEAD Brand AHEAD of ALL. a^ffvWnt \m^ %/rar l^^^lnal *l BASS'S560 words
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Article997 1909-05-04 11 NECESSITY OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR PETROL Objectionable Odours of (he Exhaust. Mr. J. B. Readm&n, D. So., F. R. S. E. Edinburgh, read a paper before (be members of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts in Edinburgh, on March 29, giving the results of some experiments with liquid fuels997 words
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Article192 1909-05-04 11 Legislation In Ceylon. Motor-cars and motor-driving claim a word on account of the prominence they are daily receiving, Bays a Ceylon contemporary. Welcomed in every civilised country as a serviceable novelty, the?e inventions are now being roundly abused as engines of inconvenience and injury. They tear up the roads. They192 words
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Article152 1909-05-04 11 An amusing First of April joke caused merriment in tbe Liverpool police court. Between 9 and 10 in the morning half-a-dozen solicitors held a conversation over the telephone something to this effect Is that Mr. the solicitor Yes. Well, you are wanted at the police court in152 words
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Advertisement204 1909-05-04 11 ARGYLL CARS. JTJST -A.RH.rVEI> ZS&25'- Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK OREEN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, Tc E ENTS DUNLOP onu BRITISH MADE UHE Aw QUALITY. MOTORJTYRESs_ DUNL PS Dunlop Pnenmatie Type Co., Ltd.,204 words
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Advertisement514 1909-05-04 11 J^B I I *J^^^ of tbe world-renowned firm of I■S I I^^^d^VICKEHS, SONS AND IHAXI«, LTD., I l^pdF^^ And provides the purchaser with a Guarantee of W^r Workmanship and Material which in Absolutely Unique. I No other car carries a warranty which can be compared to it. J I For514 words
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Advertisement132 1909-05-04 11 Insure Your Motor Car! AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF CAR ACCIDENTB. Don't take the risks any longer Yon may be called upon for HEAVY DAMAGES at any moment. The payment of a small sum annually RELIEVES YOU OF GREAT RESPONSIBILITY, especially if you use a native Chauffeur. Full particulars132 words
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Advertisement873 1909-05-04 12 Scale of Charges* PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisceIIaneous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc., to let, are inserted at the following rates One Insertion $1.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Three 2.80 Six 5.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- fivo 10.00 (Each subsequent month 95 per inch.) The above rate is based873 words
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Advertisement564 1909-05-04 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. KiTi lvi Urn—, on oc *w» ImoiUod f.oo Br Ui« Inah, mo mil 1 eharfH. BUN6ALOW TO LET. A fine bungalow, No. 18a, Mount Elizabeth Road, immediate entry. Apply Gaggino k Co. u691 HOUSES TO BE LET. Commodious terrace houses in Wilkie Road to be564 words
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Advertisement562 1909-05-04 12 TO BE LET OH SOLD. Rimt t-foii Udh, oHoin luwMdm. HJ» Br lb« IMk, mi B«rit el Okuiw. OFFICE TO BE LET. Offioe on seoond floor of. No. 7, Battery Road. Apply to Gnthrie and Co.. Ltd. 0 187^ OFFIBE ft eODOWN TO BE LET. With immediate entry No. T,562 words
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Advertisement1009 1909-05-04 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of In.lia Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses. Tubes. ENDLESS BELTS, FLOORTILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents 1 MESSRS. HOOGLANDT1,009 words
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