The Straits Times, 28 August 1909
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Title Section13 1909-08-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.050 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. AUGUST 28. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1909-08-28 1 SELECTED HAVANA CIGARS. UPMANN S Cupidos per box 25 $5.00 Pasatiempos 5.00 Dandies 5.50 Regl de Moda 5.50 Eldorados 6.00 Treftridos 6.50 HENRY CLAY'S hockey Club 625 Alizas 5.75 Curiosas 5.00 Serpentinas 7.50 Altavida 5.25 BOCK'S Catalas 6.75 GLANTROP'S Tamina per box of 50 7.50 Celestial 25 4.00 Adelante 50154 words
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Advertisement180 1909-08-28 1 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road. CYCLE AND ALL MOTOR ACCESSORIES. Plating, Repairs to Typewriters, Sewing Machines, Rickshaws, etc. DEPOT FOR SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITERS The Latest Models Stocked. Connolly Rickshaw Wheels, British Make.| American Rickshaw Wheels, with Nickel Spokes, Ball Bearings, Rubber Tyres. Carriage Wheels, etc. THE180 words
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Advertisement73 1909-08-28 1 ROBINSON CO. Annual CASH CLEARANCE Sale! Wednesday, September I, AND CONTINUE DAILY. Once a Year, and Once a Year Only. Real Bargains! Real Reductions ROBINSON CO, ART NEEDLEWORK. AND FLOWER DEPOT tl7. Orchard HandARRANGED FLORAL BASKETS, BOCQDETS, SHOWERS, ETC. Wedding Ore era receive epeoial attention Many Local Testimonials. Prices Moderate.73 words
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Advertisement69 1909-08-28 1 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, Chan Yarn San, beg to inform the public that my wife Oog Suan Neo, daughter of Ong Swee Keok, left my house on the 23rd March, 1909, without my consent. And I do hereby give notice that I shall not bo responsible (or any debt or69 words
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Advertisement49 1909-08-28 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I Grand Change of Programme. TEN MEW FILMS Just Received. STRING ORCHESTRA. ELECTRIC FANB. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. 1 H. KAPS, Piano and Music Depot. The cheapest and the most reliable Establishment (or everything MUSICAL. Tunings >4 No. 20, Stamford Road. 155649 words
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Article1748 1909-08-28 2 E. A. Morphy - E. A. Morphy. A STORY OF MALWA. By The following is a farther instalment of this interesting story which we reproduce from the Weekly Telegraph The crowd took the hint, and hurried back to the main tent but two very distinguished looking gentlemen, in military white mem uniforms,1,748 words
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Article164 1909-08-28 2 Fears of Contamination by bis Awful Language. An extraordinary case of the alleged incorrigibility of a child only two and a half years of age came before the Wycombe Board of Guardians, the other day. The boy, although so young, was said to be constantly using164 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement557 1909-08-28 2 GENASCO ROOFING. WHAT'S THE. USE. OF A ROOF THAT 1 1 YOU HAVE. TO KEEP TINKERING? J j Genasco I Ready Roofing (Mineral and Smooth Surface i I I puts an end to your roof troubles. I It is made of Trinidad Lake As- 1 1 phalt, the natural waterproofer.557 words
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Advertisement81 1909-08-28 2 MBT ROYAL bSUL APPOINTMENT. TABLE DELICACIES, Uft^Er-, PICKLES. SOUPS, <Wtri~*iw. Kg^lll JAMS.JEIXIES. wwciytramat s»*ct. Pt^jlu POTTED MEATS I l^^BiKV MALT VINEGAR Celebrated |fe^^J\\!r»i*rk««T* __^_Jih^e<^ Toys. I J >lAl*tV W .ELL. 80LD THE WORLD OVER. We have in stock many colic and diarrhoea medicines says R. M. White, a prominent merchant81 words
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Advertisement132 1909-08-28 2 Wedding Presents! JUST MANUFACTURED; ALABOI ISMAIL AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF RAHEEM, Diamond Jewellery 82 1 and 82 2, Bras Baaali Rd. m Inspection Cordially Invited. AX| E \v E LLEItV SET WITH OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. BEWARE of IMITATIONS 1 RIGAUD'S ■I GENUINE tii\ JAPAN KANANGA WSv Toilet Water mvM PAR132 words
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Article601 1909-08-28 3 RULES FRAMED FOR TRIANGULAR MATCHES. Suggested Programme. The following suggestions and rules for the international matches between England, South Africa, and Australia have been issued by the Imperial cricket conference Main Principles. (1) No team from any country shall pay visits in two successive seasons. (SJ Each such601 words
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Article227 1909-08-28 3 Lake of Boiling Water Follows an Earthquake Shock. Several years ago a great earthquake in the Far North produced an active volcano in a mountain on a little island of the Aleutian group. Now the volcanic mountain has sunk out of sight and in its place is227 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement614 1909-08-28 3 SEVEBE TEETHING ROHED Spread Over Body and Face Baby Scratched and Rubbed Till It Bled and Caused Great Pain and Agony First Bath with Cuticura Soap Brought Sleep Cure Followed. MOTHER FINDS GOOD FRIEND IN CUTICURA I flr»t f tnrted iimnr Cutieura Soap Ikhil two and a half yearn ago614 words
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Advertisement58 1909-08-28 3 PROPER TREATMENT FOR DYBENTERY AND DIARRHOEA. The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhn'a is due to a lack of proper treatment at the first stages of the disease. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrho>a Remedy is a reliable and effective medicine, and when given in reasonable time will prevent any dangerous58 words
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Advertisement1124 1909-08-28 3 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Issue of $1,000,000 four and half per cent. Debenture Stock, 1909. 1. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, having in pursuance of the provisions contained in the Municipal Ordinance, 1898, decided with tbe sanction of tbe (iovernor in Council, to create and issue debentnre stock,1,124 words
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Advertisement1138 1909-08-28 3 SCHEDUI E D. STATrXKM M1, .W1N,, THE AVKKMiK ANMAL t» OKI 1 MM ..rSFI.U. HI, KII'TS OF THK S.M. VI > Ml-NKIIALI I", KOI- THK LAST XIV, VEAIiS, KXCUJDDM BUTM, Tun AM. !<r I 1181 I*l Mrs,-. Ykak. Uarnm Fe«s. tarn. WllhK Scri-LV. .n i v\i i s Iciu.. IPO-J1,138 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1909-08-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Parti, Ply. mouth and London. Through Billi of Ladlag issued for Chint Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Ou'ioard for China) Delta Sept662 words
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Advertisement702 1909-08-28 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are deepached from 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, Havre702 words
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Advertisement589 1909-08-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbs steamers of this Company maintain a regular direot servioe between Oaloutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargc, on through Bills of Lading tor Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Obefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangteie Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, 43,, Ac Steamers Tons Commander Kursino 4,898589 words
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Advertisement305 1909-08-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. cTfr Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lino. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPB riA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad Us UNITED STATES Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanooaver, B.M.S. KmmuBB of Ihdia Twlc screw stea R.M.B. "EiiFusa cr Jkiui"305 words
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Advertisement650 1909-08-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Conpany maintain a regular service between F&mburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a montli for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo650 words
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Advertisement730 1909-08-28 4 STEAMER BAILIH6B. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnlghty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Oenoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Col jit bo, Penaofe, Singapore, Hongkong730 words
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Article157 1909-08-28 5 FIXTURES. Saturday, August 28. Jliuli Water, 1M p.m. I|k>Ii Olympic i;ani' i s. (■olf championship, sccoud round. 8 80. Mui". li.-il.iiui'.s concert, Tcutouia Club. S.K.C. annual lnoutiiit^. H.oO. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph Sunday, August 29 High Water, '.1.52 am, k.50 p.m. I we Iftli Sunday157 words
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Article85 1909-08-28 5 The homeward Ciorman Packet Gooben left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Thursday, the 2 Mb instant, and may be expected to arrive h m on Monday afternoon, the 30th instant. Left Ang A."tf A.iv AnAu« An^ !t Sing >|»ire 3 N.D.L. 5 IS. I. 9 MM. 1385 words
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Article255 1909-08-28 5 Latest Arrivals. Mm, Dut. str. 107 ton?, Nacodah. Aug IX, l'r,.m Bagan, Anc 23. G.c. and 87 d.p. Tan All Chnon. For BaflM, Aug 30 Rds. r.;,ii,in M.ni, .lap str. :('.!)•< tons, Carit Kvana, Aug a:. From Kobe, Aul; 11. G< I'nterE.m biniOM A Co. lor Bombay. A.OJ255 words
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Article124 1909-08-28 5 August 37 idf Writ, l.nt Btr. M oar and Malacca .in F Sooa, Put str, l'jntianak •ittaHfor, Brit str, Telnk Anson via porte 1 Dabalan, Put str, 11.I 1 Baniboe a 8 i.lamx'nantkirt, Brit -tr. Japan wa porU Kinqaf r, Brit str, Bangkok O, O, J/. 1/. r, Dut124 words
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Article342 1909-08-28 5 Coming to Singapore. Per X.D.L. steamer Prinz Eitel Friedrich, duo September 2.— Mr. Prof. Hugo Miehe. Mr. O. M. Laidlaw, Mr. M. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. (icorgo Raphael, Mr. Khou-Wio Sene, Mr. P. L. Scliroodor, Mr. Th. Luppc, Mr. N. Gruenberg, Mr. B. C. D. van Lreiiwenberg,342 words
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Article131 1909-08-28 5 I'e.r steamer Assaye, Ausj 27.— From London Mr. I. Macaulay, Mr. V. C. Labrum, Mr. li. 11. Klemming: from Melbourne Mrs. A. ">pnsham; from Sydnov: Major 11. N. Hayes; irom Bombay; Mr. 11. O. Abba; from Colombo: Mr. I). Dakcrburg from IVnany Mrs. Robertson and native servant, Mrs. Plumpton131 words
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Article135 1909-08-28 5 fowell and Co. Sept 2. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Sept 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Sept 7.— At salorooni, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Oct '26. At saleroom, valuable sawmill property, situate oil 1 laylang Itoad, at 2.:i0. H. L. Coghlan and Co. aag 30.135 words
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Article143 1909-08-28 5 To-Dat. Deli and Awhan 1 ni 3 pm Bawc-un, Souril aya. B:mtl ji.Tina .-iv, etc. Van I loom Ipm Bangkok Machew 3 pm Bai^on Kampot 4 pm Penanf. Colombo and Port Said Slavouia I pm liatn l'abat Mena 1 pm Billitoo, Bataviu, Sonra •lava, Macassar, etc. Vao143 words
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94 1909-08-28 5 Wharves at which Vessels are berthed To-Day.* TANJONG PAQAB. East Wbabt Basin— Nil. EabtW. Section 1 -Kabni). Chienijinai. Sictios No. 1 (Shemw Wnu:n— NM. Sictios 2— Taroba, Echungi. M 3 Btmbav Maru. M 4-Nil. B— Charon. H 6 Glamorganshire. 7— Nil. 8— Glenroy,94 words
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Article504 1909-08-28 5 (Sunday, August 29.) T« 1:1. > 111 StwiiAY After Tiuxitv. St. AxmiKw'ri Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matins 743 a.m. Hoy Communion (Choral) Ip. 111; Sunday School and Bible Classes (Adults) 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. U-li a.m. Foo Chow Service 3-40 p.m. Sunday School 815504 words
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Article90 1909-08-28 5 7 a.m. Matins. First Lesson I Kings XXII, I—4o. Second Lesson 1 lorinthians IX. Hymn 236 7-45 a.m.— Holy Communion (Cuobal). Introit 550 Service Semper. Hymn at Offertory ...o.'j") Hymn- at Communion... ">.V.i Hymn at Ablutions ..."ij* 5-30 P.M. EVKSSONG AND Sf.iiMhN. Responses Ferial. Pxalra ...As Set.90 words
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Article91 1909-08-28 5 It is still impossible to give exact km as to the damage occasioned by the tiro at Osaka, but the total lots is now approxi mately estimated at forty million yen. In a report sent by the governor of Osaka to the home and Imperial household departments,91 words
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Article248 1909-08-28 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SlNOAPORI, ACOCST 28, 1000, On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4} Private 6 m/g 2/4 Vr do 8 m/s L'.rt On Germany— Bank d/d 289 Private 8 m/s 241 do 0 m/s 248 On France— Bank d/d 294 J Private 8 m/s 286} do 6 m/s248 words
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Article262 1909-08-28 5 Issue Paid Vamji Up Dr^n> Buyeks Sellers I i 10 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 10 10 6/. 6/--1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1 18/10 1 1 6 5262 words
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Article559 1909-08-28 5 Sterling:. 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/--1 1 1 1 2/--1 1 1 2/. 1 1 1 a/--l l l l l l l l l V--2- Au«loMalay Hubbor Co., Ltd. 80% for 'oB559 words
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Article186 1909-08-28 5 10 10 50 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 I 100 I 100 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for 12.50 1 10% for 'Of 9.75 Fraser A Neave,186 words
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Advertisement51 1909-08-28 5 News Items. A nrgo of tish arrived from Bagan, this morning, by the local steamer Will o' the Wisp, belonging to Messre. Wee Bros. The Anglo Saxon Petroleum Co. a steamer Hahalau arrived from P&lombang, yesterday witb a cargo of kerosene and lubricating oil which she is discharging at Palo51 words
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Advertisement70 1909-08-28 5 Ship" of the Desert B©OtOll JROIIgC Is no lets famous lhan t^ FdCSCC£I mm EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES johh uttle co ltd JLVt ***Z*ll ROBINSON CO. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE The KlDg of m. .^^^m Cigarettes The King of d n v A free sample W^ "O obtainable by \J70 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous152 1909-08-28 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Kaon Auoukt 2* to Bi.i iemi.i ii 8.) EIOH WATER. LOW WATER I Time H'ght "Time H'ghl Angqst bra. mm. ft. io. hn.min. ft. ma. j I 9.9 am| 7,j 2.Uam tt IMMMSMH 746pID j 8 .4 2.Bpm 5.'J I 0.52 am 8.1 .i. n am 2152 words
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Miscellaneous91 1909-08-28 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kcmiang Kerbau Hotpital, Aug. a., 1909. .9 4. M. 3 t. >.|9 r. m. HiisriLL. Bar. 32 Fab 20 911 29 854 29.883 Temp 79.0 77 0 76 8 .31in. WetßnlbTher 77 2 75 8 74 6 UirofWind.. calm calm calm Max. Tamp 80.U Mm 72 6 '.lux.91 words
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Obituary33 1909-08-28 6 Tan.— On August 28, at .1.30 a.m., at 188, Tnlok Ayer Street, Singapore, after one year of severe illness. Mrs. Tan Hap Leong, aged ■'15 years. Penang and Java papers please copy.33 words
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1108 1909-08-28 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28. MUNICIPAL SINGAPORE. A good many matters of importance were brought under discussion at yesterday's meeting of tbe Legislative Council, bat we need not attempt to deal with more tban one or two of them, la the answers given by the Colonial Secretary to Mr.1,108 words
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Article20 1909-08-28 6 H. E. the High Commissioner of the F. M. S. is due on a visit to Perak in October next.20 words
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Article21 1909-08-28 6 The monthly meeting of the Church Work Association will bo held at the Parsonage, on Wednesday, September, at 4 80 p.m.21 words
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Article23 1909-08-28 6 Remains of ancient alluvial gold workings have been discovered at two points on the road now under construction from Benta to Kuan tan.23 words
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Article25 1909-08-28 6 The new buildings of tho Chartered Bank at Kuala Lumpur are muking progress, and tbe interiors of the first and second storeys are nearly completed.25 words
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Article26 1909-08-28 6 The P. and O. Company's steamer Mooltan, which left London on July 30, took tbo following specie for Singapore, coin gold, £1,000; Shanghai, bar silver, £25.000.26 words
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Article36 1909-08-28 6 A severe and serious outbreak of beriberi is now prevailing in Calcutta. Dr. Hossack, with an adequate staff, has been placed on special duty tor three months to enquire into the causes and the remedies therefor.36 words
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Article38 1909-08-28 6 The imports of copra last year at Odessa amounted to 11,000 tout, ftoiu Singapore and Straits aud 9,000 tons from Ceylon respectively. It is estimated that at least a similar quantity will bo imported during the year 1909.38 words
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Article44 1909-08-28 6 The Government, says the Ipoh paper, is busy surveying some blocks of land in Papan, on whicb it is intended to erect a new gaol. Tbe land has been given gratis by Towkays Chang Thye l'hin of Ipoh and Eu Tong Sen of Kampar.44 words
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Article44 1909-08-28 6 Cuttings are sometimes very cutting. This, for instance, from the Straits Echo:— The neighbours hope that the person who practises the violin at one a m. will not do it again. It is not worth while, anyway, for he will never make a player.44 words
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Article52 1909-08-28 6 Murders of Zemindars appear to be becoming conijaon occurrences in Barcilly, India. On tin 14th., a Zemindar named Sheikn Sadig Ali Khan is reported to have been killed. Particulars are not yet to hand to show how or by whom. 1 Ins is tbe fourth Zemindar recently murdered in the52 words
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Article48 1909-08-28 6 Tbe story of Napolean Bonaparte, as told at the Alhambra by the cinamatograph, is an instructive and highly entertaining historical lesson which should not be missod. The film takes forty minutes to pass through tho machine, and the subject is reproduced on the screen without the least quivering.48 words
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Article55 1909-08-28 6 Tho waggish policeman who hoaxed our reporter with that story of bloodhounds imported for night patrol duty may be pleased to hear that the number of his victims increases, says the Straits Echo. The paragraph is going the usual round of trip F. M. S. papers. In due time it55 words
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Article57 1909-08-28 6 Mr. F. R. Bcnron has undertaken to organise a great military pageant during the summer of 1910 in aid of the Incorporated Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society, of which the King is patron. The Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duko and Duchess of Connaught, and Princess Christian of SchleswigHolstein57 words
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Article76 1909-08-28 6 The ferry boat across the Krian river, while convoying Mr. and Mrs. Sellors and family and Mr. Knudson, capsized, throwing every body on board into tho water, reports the Perak Pioneer. Happily tberc was no other damage except to a motor rar which was also on board. The children, it76 words
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Article76 1909-08-28 6 Groundless rumours relative to the cause of death of the Rev. Father Bes, who died at tbe General Hospital, on Wednesday, of pulmonary trouble, are being circulated in Singapore to tho etf.ct that tbe deceased gentleman was lured into an empty house and there brutally assaulted by, or at the76 words
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Article91 1909-08-28 6 Yeo Choon is alleged to have been one of a pair who held up, assaulted and robbed Low Wan in the People's Park, on Saturday night last, securing a pair of slippers valued at $."> a belt and $4.40 in cash. He was prosecuted by Court- Insp. Ambrose in the91 words
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Article101 1909-08-28 6 We learn on good authority, says tbe Pinang Gazette, that there is no intention or desire on tbe part of the Kedah authorities to interfere with the nomenclature of any existing concerns which already have their land and concessions what they wish to be clearly understood is that they will101 words
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Article124 1909-08-28 6 A Mauritius paper Hays that tbe shooting party at Yemen, to which tbe Royal commissioners had been invitod, took place on July 24, favoured by fine weather. Sir Frank Swettenham and Mr. Woodcock, together with Mr. Harding, tbe secretary, availed themselves of the invitation. It is needless, perhaps, to ssy124 words
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Article454 1909-08-28 6 Mr. W. B. Stephens, of Tiiping, has been on a visit to Singapore, and saw his sister off to Australia, this morning. Sir Oorge Martin, organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, has i-onsented to become the now president of tbe Koya! College of Organists. Mr. Koek, Municipal Secretary,454 words
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Article75 1909-08-28 6 Tbe liirch Memorial at Ipoh lerccted iv memory of the late Mr. W. W. liirch, first British Resident of IVral. i is now completed, and the chimes of the clock lire low going. It is understabd that the bust of the lute Mr. Birch will be unveiled75 words
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Article83 1909-08-28 6 A Chinaman pleaded guilty beforo the third magistrate, this morning, to theft of an incense urn from a Chinese temple. Accused said that he was just out from In -pital and was still suffering from fever, lit- stole tho urn for tho purpose of procuring luoney with which83 words
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137 1909-08-28 6 The agents of the above Estates, Messrs. Bebn, Meyer .v Co, Ltd., report as follows: The Manager of the Singapore I'ara Rubber Estates, Ltd., I'erhentian Tinggi, informs us, to-day, that at the last rubber auction in London his rubber obtained tho highest price and was137 words
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Article159 1909-08-28 6 Mr. A. Murray, colonial engineer and surveyor general, and Mrs. Murray ent<r tamed a distinguished company at a farewell dinner at the Grand Hotel do I' Europe, last evening. Those present im.ln.l. d Hih Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G.C.M.G., Miss Anderson, Sir Arthur Young, K CM159 words
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Advertisement157 1909-08-28 6 WHISKIES. SCOTCH. I lews o' the Glen. Rare- Old Blend. Tin Old Highland Blend. Perfection (D. J. McCallnii's). The Old Brigade. Polo Brand (T. P. Griffin Jc "o.'s). Robert Macdonald. Finest Liqueur (Chop Rajah). Club Whisky. Clnb Bharu. Monarch o' the Olen. (>. I>. S., ami V. O.S. (Old Matured).157 words
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Advertisement175 1909-08-28 6 ALHAMBRA AMOUNCrMENT EXTRAORDINARY. Napoleon Bonaparte, To-Night, at 9.30 p.m. NAPOLEON. November, 1798. AT THE SIEGE OF TOULON, NAPOLEON November, 1796. AT THE FAMOUS BATTLE OF ARCOLE. NAPOLEON. July, 1798 to May. 1793. THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN. THE PYRAMIDS. NAPOLEON. 1799. BONAPARTE, FIRSTCOX3UL, CROSSING THE ALPS. NAPOLEON. 180(t. A GARDEN PARTY AT175 words
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Article72 1909-08-28 7 WATERMEN AND LIGHTERMEN DISCONTENTED. Danger of a Serious Strike. Laaata London, August 2H. A dispute which Ins arisen between tbe watermen ami lightermen of the Port of London ami their employers, concerning hours of work, has culminated in the men flariiWan la put the ,|iiostion of a72 words
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Article61 1909-08-28 7 LONDON AND OTHER PORTS TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Increase of the Disease. Rao n i*« Tii.k'.i. mi London. August 2h. Owfafl to the outbreak of Cholera at K)tU:rdam and further fresh cas-js being reported, tho I'ort authority of London has declared Rotterdam to bo infr-ctcd. All arrivals from Rotterdam61 words
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Article44 1909-08-28 7 Gruesome Revenge by Mulai Hafid. Kki in:- Tii.i-'.i:\u London, August 27. The Sultan of Morocco had tho right hands of twenty-four of tho leading rebels hacked off aud the stumps plunged in boiling pitch. Several had the left foot hacked off al>o.44 words
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Article35 1909-08-28 7 Travels a Hundred and Fifty-Four Kilometres. Basra* TtOTitnn London, August 27. M. Latham finally covered 154 kilometers in IMM minutes, nil he only descended owing to his stock of petrol being exhausted.35 words
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Article23 1909-08-28 7 Rram'i Tkliukam London, August 27. The Hritish Association meeting at Winuipng has been inaugurated by the President. I'rofes^.r ThomaOM.23 words
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Article32 1909-08-28 7 I Kkctik s Telegram. London, August Ml It is estimated, at Montreal, that the Caimdi in wheat crop will amount to 115,00 MIOO bushels, mostly of the best qualit32 words
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Article89 1909-08-28 7 lIk.I TKKS TkLKORAM; London, August 28. Tli« death is announced of George Man ville F. nn. the novelist. The deceased novelist was born in January lH.'Jl.and married Su.-anna. daughter of John Leako. He was a private tutor, newspaper proprietor, writer of short a-ticles for Chamber's89 words
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Article42 1909-08-28 7 Dm OnMunon Luwa Vmmbaji Berlin, August 27. The Koelnischo /ietung discusses and welcomes the uudorstanding between Japan and China. and comments on tho advantages to the commerce of both countries which is likely to result therefrom.42 words
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Article88 1909-08-28 7 Mr. Henry Gurrett, writing to tbe Times from Greensted Rectory, by Ongar, states that duriug a ri'-jent sevtre thunderstorm a meteoric stone It'll in tho stable yard with a terrific explosior whin within a few tit of the ground, ctubedding itself in tbe gravel about88 words
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Article138 1909-08-28 7 A London man named Westlake intends to try aud cross from Dover to Calais ou a plank. This pl.uik is eiijhU'i ■> In* long, two feet wide and two inches thick Two small oil drums will be fixed beneath the plank which will curry a138 words
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Article578 1909-08-28 7 Stanley Street Towkay on the Duties of Relatives Tho third magistrate continued, yesterday afternoon, the case in which a towkay named Lee See Tat was charged with permitting his house to be used as a common gaming house, and Wee Ah Teng, bis cook, was charged with assisting578 words
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Article296 1909-08-28 7 Result of Recent Raid in River Valley Road. The third magistrates court had the appearance of a counterfeiters' den, yesterday, when a complete outfit, which bad been secured in a raid made by the police at 68 1 River Valley Rd. was opened from its numerous wrappings and296 words
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Article110 1909-08-28 7 A Ceylonese named F. A. Pereira was before the district judge, yesterday, on a charge of criminally intimidating Dr. Gabriel Gunawardene, who asked for the man's release, saying that he had been his servant and had previously borne a good character. He had promised to return to Ceylon,110 words
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Article48 1909-08-28 7 Fivo Sikhs boarded a tram at Tanjong Pagar. on T-ursday, and when they reached Stamford Rd. bad an altercation with the conductor. Daring the confusion, one of the Sikhs had bis arm crushed by a tram passing in the opposite direction, and had to be sent to hospital.48 words
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Article362 1909-08-28 7 SUFFICIENTLY WELL ADVANCED TO INSURE ACCURACY. Mr. Murray's Last Report Among tbe papers laid before the Legislative Council, yesterday was the annual report on the survey department of the Straits Settlements for the year 1908. Mr. A. Murray points cut that the cadastral aod topographical surveys in the362 words
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Article491 1909-08-28 7 Hurricane House and Goodwood Estate- Schemes. Messrs. G. A. Derrick, K. Pierce, and F. M. Elliot, the committee appointed on the 12th day of February, 1909, havo considered the practicability of acquiring and converting Hurricane House and grounds into a new Tanglin Club and report to the members491 words
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Article146 1909-08-28 7 A gold chain and locket, which were lost in Buckingham recently, were recovered in a singular manner. A gentleman and bis wife, to whom the articles belonged, were on a visit to Thornborough, and during a walk into Buckingham the jewellery was lost on the road.146 words
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Article1345 1909-08-28 7 CORNER STONE LAID OF NEW HOME. Gala Day for Local Branch. To the Glory of God and for the Good o Yonng Men, this Building is Erected by tbe Young Men's Christian Association, the site having been granted by Government. His Excellency the Governor, Sir1,345 words
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Article883 1909-08-28 7 The evening meeting at the Victoria theatre in commemoration of the sixth anniversary of the founding of the local branch wax also a great Riiccess. Major-General Perrott, C. IS., the Officer Commanding the Troops, made a model chairman, and the programme was one of great interest to883 words
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Article65 1909-08-28 7 FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURE GRANTS. Remarkable Deve lopment Fund Bill. Bnrtra'i Tuaaa.tn London. August 28. Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of tinExchequer, has introduced a Development Fund Bill. Its object is to enable the Trea sury to make free grants of inonoy for the purpose of developing forestry, agriculture and65 words
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Article309 1909-08-28 7 Notes and Comments on Racecourse Training. Saturday niurning. This morning's training was all done- on the outside track for the first time this season. Ukm yesterday's downpour of rain, tbe course presented a refreshing appearancu and the weather was nice and cool. Quite a good few spectators309 words
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Article393 1909-08-28 7 Pleasures of a Picnic Party off Province Wellesley. Three Europeans, one of them a lady, set off yesterday to explore tho Kuala M i'l the river that divides Province Wolicsloy from Kedali, says the Straits Echo of August 98. They left Penang in a steam launch, the393 words
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Article89 1909-08-28 7 A telegram from the Governor of German South-West Africa says that, according to several statements made simultaneously by prospectors, and dattuti by Urn district offices at Warmbad and Luedcrit/ Hay to be trustworthy, diamonds in large <|uantity havo been found neur the (iuchassib district, oast of89 words
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Article75 1909-08-28 7 Tbe case in wbich Mr. F. A. Harrison was charged, in the Warden of Mines' Court at Batu Gajah, with having, botwei v April 4 and May 7, carried on mining operations at llu Kampar without lawful authority, was concluded on the 'i.'jtu inst. The snnior warden (Mr. F. J.75 words
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Article2017 1909-08-28 8 ANSWERS GIVEN TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. The Impending Municipal Enquiry. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. presided, yesterday afternoon, at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present The Ollicer Commanding tho Troops, Major General Perrott, C. I!. tho Colonial Secretary,2,017 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter150 1909-08-28 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I state in reference to the remark which appeared in your account of the Malay demonstration at Miss Anderson's wedding, "they were marshalled by Mr. Colman,' that a committee of eight Malay gentlemen were entrusted with entire150 words
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Article755 1909-08-28 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 28th August, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning V 1U Eastern smeiung \aj. pa ».yu iv.iv 60 Fraser and Neave Ld 140.— 142.50 10 Hotel van Wijk 22.50755 words
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Article206 1909-08-28 8 The Y. M. C. A. will play hockey against H. Co., Middlesex Regiment, on the Rallies Reclamation on Monday afternoon. For Tuesday, the S. I!. C. have kindly granted the use of their ground for a football match between the R. E. and the V. M. C.206 words
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Article45 1909-08-28 8 The following ties in the S. 0. C. lawn tennis tournament will bo played to-day D SoreLM. Doig v. Makinsoo. Cruttwoll v. Malcolm. Covenoy v. Cruttwell or Malcolm. Henderson v. Doig or Makinson. The final tie will probably be played off en Monday.45 words
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Article77 1909-08-28 8 Singapore Shield. Entries closed last night for the Singapore Football Association shield competition. The Middlesex P.ogiment will put three teams in the field, and the following one each R. G. A., Police, Y. M. C. A.. S. R. C, and S C. C, making a total of eight77 words
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Article61 1909-08-28 8 Singapore Championship. The second round of the competition for the 'golf championship of Singapore will be played over the Koppol Harbour links, tins afternoon, commencing at MO sharp. The following are the competing pairs Sir Arthur Young v. Strattou, Miles v. Oliver, Talma v. Ferguson, Kowlie v. Anderson, Swrn61 words
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Advertisement33 1909-08-28 8 Copies of a statement purporting to have be in written by Dhingra, defending bis crime, havo been received at American newspaper offices, with an appeal in Babu English that it should be published33 words
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Advertisement285 1909-08-28 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GODJWNS TO BE LET. Nos. 9 and 10, Migazine Road, large, fronting Singapore River. Apply to 32, Market Street. 1714 TURNOUT. ETC.. FOR BALE. Ono turnout, complete (Gig with Cobi, and ono typewriter (Blickensderfer No. 7), for sale, owing to departure of owner from the Colony. Apply A.IS.C,285 words
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Advertisement299 1909-08-28 8 Coming Coming POLLARD'S Lilliputian Opera Co. In Grand production of Bn plan at The liobinson Piano THE BELLE OF MEW YORK. nuoES as rjguAL. THE NEW MODEL "Moutrie" TRANSPOSING PIANO $365. The Most Siiupl'' and Perfect Trm*poser. S.Moutrie&Co. (LIMITED). Europe lintel BuUdimgt. Telephone No. 422. EYE -SIGHT. Mr. H. Lazarus299 words
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Advertisement407 1909-08-28 8 G. R.Lambert Co., Ltd. Our firm having bad the privilege la take THIRTY different subjects of PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VISIT OF H. E. THE GOVERNOR TO KELANTAN TRINGGANU now offers them to the public for I UO per unmounted copy, or S'JO unmounted complete set, and $2.1 in book form.407 words
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Advertisement944 1909-08-28 9 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. TbaAutouin Riot Muting will be held on Tuesday, tliulr.li, Thursday, the 14th, and Saturday, the 16kb October, 190 J. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. V«. uUif, Oetoker It. 1 Till: MMI)i.< I'i.M'E.- Vulne MW. IRi tot Mftidsn Boraaa. Weinl.t9tt.Kt illow*d7ib. Entrance, »20. Dialan:e, Race l. THE LAWN STAKES.— Value944 words
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Advertisement642 1909-08-28 9 Fir-it Day. Winners excluded. Distance, Scnrry Course (5 fnr'onRa. 143 yards). 7. THE VISITORS' STAKES.— Value 1100. A Handicap for all Ex Griffins. Entrance, lid Distance, Race Coarse. THIRD DAY. Saturday, October 16. 1. THE O'fEN GRIFFIN HANDICAP. Value 1400. and $50 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all642 words
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Advertisement616 1909-08-28 9 on payment of $10 Entrance Fee, for each extra Kace, provided the other conditions of the Race are complied with. Note: A penalty of 7 lbs. ia incurred by the winner of any race run subsequent to the publication of the weights, and of 12 lbs. by th° winner of616 words
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Advertisement148 1909-08-28 9 APGAR LINE OP BTEAMERB. Tbi undermentioned mall iteamen of thi above Line maintain a regular neryio: between OaloaMa and Japan, oalling at Penang, Sl.nga pore, Uoogkong and Shanghai en rcutt FLEET. Tom Commander •.I. m Jtna" 1,018 J.G. Olituii i.i. ■OuwnAiou" 4,800 B. H. Bnaoa a.°. Akratooi Arou" 4,300 A.148 words
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Advertisement250 1909-08-28 9 Latest Novelties in Jade, J BANGLES J MUCELBTB J NECKLETS CHARMS J\. CHAINS J\. J\, "W\ KINGS T\ BBOOCHBB TT% BUTTONS Jr PENDANTS MJ tC PINS BABRDTOfI W*J B. P. DE SILVA. Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. English man«oeme«jt. Established 1803. The Adelphi Hotel An Hotel reptying on intrinsic merits, and NOT250 words
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Advertisement193 1909-08-28 9 DON'T REMAIN SO THIN IT 13 DANGEROUS!! I don't know the reason why every man or woman should not obtain a perfect figu re. IF YOU WANT TO GET A NICE, PERFECT AND HEALTHY FIGURE by addiog flesh, blood., nerve power, strength, weight and beauty, TRY AT ONCE DR. GABRIEL193 words
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Article745 1909-08-28 10 MARRIAGE OF A MERCHANT PRINCE'S SON. Ceremony at St. Margaret's. St. Margaret's. Westminster, one of the most famous London churches for fashionable weddings, was, on July 27, the tcene of a secret marriage performed by special licence from the Archbishop of Canterbury and behind closed doors. The contracting745 words
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Article256 1909-08-28 10 Mr. Latham's Attempt to Eclipse Feat of M. Bleriot. According to a special message from I >over, it ii Mr. Latham's daring project to fly from Calais to London, thus eclipsing the feat of M. HI, riot, who recently crossed the Channel on his monoplane. After a consult256 words
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Advertisement587 1909-08-28 10 BANKING COMPANIES CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IsiOOBPORAT4D BY ROYAL CHARTER. r»'d up Capital In 60,000 Bharee of iWeach «1,M0,000 Bc*erve Fund -ll "*-°SS Resarv* Liability of Proprietors H1, 300,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Bco<land. Ike London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Jurrenl587 words
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Advertisement576 1909-08-28 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up capital iw.ooo.ooc OBSERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 116,000,0001 gjo 5 00 OOC Silver Reserve 114,500,000f 6O0 0w Swerve Liability of Proprietors 115.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oresßon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E. O. Barrett, Esq. R. Lennnann,576 words
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Advertisement416 1909-08-28 10 INSURANCE Companies. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i G. A. Dirrick, Esq., Chairman. An. Asmi's, Esq., Vice- Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managiug Director. Pbtkr Fowlik, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvkbur. Vow Noan416 words
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Advertisement586 1909-08-28 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan k Co.'s Salerooms, On Monday, Sspt,rnb,r li, at 2.30 p.m. Valuable Freehold Land at Robinson Road, comprised in Lot 215 of Grant No. 5586, Sub-division I, estimated area 2,631 square feet, together with the rive shop586 words
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Advertisement416 1909-08-28 10 J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.S.. LONDON. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids and Rare Plants. Diploma and gold medal from tbe Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty tbe King of Siam, H. H. the Sultan of Jobore and 11. H. the Sultan of Lingga. Fresh416 words
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Article1204 1909-08-28 11 THE MORNING POSTS NATIONAL AIRSHIP FUND. British Firm Tenders for Motors. We are able to announce to-day, says the Morning I'o-t of Jnly 28, that a very tangible proof has been afforded already of the enterprise that British motor manufacturers are displaying in availing themselves of the opportunity offered1,204 words
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Advertisement850 1909-08-28 11 Cost of running depends largely on WOLSELEY-SIDDELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- %»5?»%^ *1 t puWC r. During the past year an owner ds©s>sfiirfVA of a 10-12 h.p. Wolseley Siddeley car that V'- v3^t»L\l\ ran 7,104 iuil( -on the North850 words
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Advertisement259 1909-08-28 11 Jnsure Your Motor (Bar AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF CAR ACCIDENTB. Don't take the risks any longer. You may be called upon lor 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 particulars259 words
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Advertisement228 1909-08-28 11 Td. No. 905. G. Otomtme 8 Co. HAVE JUST UNPACKED A NEW CONSIGNMENT OF -J Japanese Screens Ladies and Gentle- Comprising handpainted, AND EMBROIDERED ON men are kindly re- PAPEK SATIX AXD SILK quested to inspect At Exceptionally Low Prices. G.OTOMUNEACo. I The Most Sustaining Tonic. I m as2tSj le228 words
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Advertisement588 1909-08-28 12 Scale of Cbaroes. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisceIIaneous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc., to let, are inserted at ■he following rates Ono Insertion $1.20 por inch. Two 2.00 Three 2.80 Six 6.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- five 10.00 (Each subsequent month $5 por inch.) Tho abovu rate is based588 words
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Advertisement537 1909-08-28 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. JUTMt— Fo«i Llnti. om ot two luarttou, 11.00 Br U» luh, Boala vt ChufM. HORSE AND CARRIA6E WANTED. Wanted, one four seated Victoria and two horses in good condition. Write to C.1.8., c/o Straits Times. 1650 NURBE WANTED. Wanted, European or Eurasian Nurse for a child of two537 words
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Advertisement604 1909-08-28 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. Bill —Fomr Llom. on Of two Innrtion fI.OC Br th§ laeta, teti* of ohuiai, OFFI6E GODOWN TO BE LET. With immediate entry Nc. 7, Malaooa Btreer. apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD. IBM HOUBE TO LET. Monks Hill Cottage," from October 1, next. Apply Paterson, Simons604 words
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Advertisement631 1909-08-28 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. iUTMi-roii Line., u>. of Mr- I— Won, H.OC B 7 M« laeta, Soalt ol Oh&nr**. HOUBE TO LET. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to No. 2, Raffles Place. 1511 HOUSE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to 18 2, Prinsep Street.631 words
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Advertisement959 1909-08-28 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Qutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoscs, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOORTILES, MATTING, EBONITB and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT959 words
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Advertisement514 1909-08-28 12 i Spirit Farm Shops wlhilbmlb with Chandr. and Spirits. (i) During the continuance of tlio Fanr period, the Opium and Spirit Farmers will be entitled to tho use of a Trade-mark (to be approved by Government) to bo kfflnd Ii any Opium or Cbaudu mpsxed by them, and to any514 words
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