The Straits Times, 2 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-02 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.054 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement464 1909-09-02 1 SELECTED HAVANA CIGARS. UPMANN S Cupidos per box 25 $5.00 w Pasatiempoß 500 Dandies 550 BegldeModa 5.50 Eldorados 6.00 Preferidos m 650 HENRY CLAY'S Jockey Club 6.25 Ali/as 5.75 Curiosas n 5.00 Serpentinas 7.50 Altavida 5.25 BOCK'S Catalaa 6t75 GLANTROP'S Tamina per box of 50 7.50 Celestial 25 400 Adelante464 words
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Advertisement301 1909-09-02 1 ROBINSON CO. Annual Sale IS NOW lip Once a Year. PROCEEDING. I Once a Year Only. Real Bargains! Genuine Reductions! ROBINSON CO. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. fiMn||r The King of OlflUl%t Cigarettes The King of R fl V A free sample 'C .^^^r obtainable by C V^j^^^ Sold by301 words
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Article995 1909-09-02 2 OFFICIAL RECORD PUBLISHED AT SHANGHAI. A General Review. The official record of the International Opium Commission was published here to- day, says a Shanghai correspondent, on AuKUst 41. It consists of two volumes, the first containing the minutes of the commission and the second the reports presented995 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement195 1909-09-02 2 Moet and Chandon CHAMPAGNE. Bulmer's Herefordshire cider] Jeffrey's Edinburgh ALE STOUT. IMPORTERS: The Borneo Co., Ld., SINGAPORE. BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES are not an experiment. They bave been tbe favourite blends at home for many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in tbe Colonies. No expense is spared in keeping both,195 words
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Advertisement1073 1909-09-02 2 I was Deaf, BUT Now I Hear. Thh bimarkablk Stoky or a Clkvbr ImvksTlnN WHICH KNABLKS TIIK DEAF TO Hull. A W.RELESS TELEPHONE FOR THE EAR. By FSOFJiSSOU HOFFMANN, Inventor of the Ear-Phonr. I want to tell all thone members of the public who suffer from Deafnett or Defective Hearing,1,073 words
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Advertisement469 1909-09-02 2 Diamond c? Emerald Necklace. VAI lIP ftfifl AIM Yo are invited to soe this beautiful ■ifcU-i Vllll.llUUi necklace, a triumph of the Jewellers' Art and one of the many instances of tbe high-class work turned out at our factory. You may buy it if you want, but we have also469 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous172 1909-09-02 2 The Straits Times, MB The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily issue per year •80.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 2.60 do per copy 10 Weekly issue pei year 12-00 do porquarter 8.00 do per copy 26 When sent by post, there is added (or the172 words
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Article511 1909-09-02 3 Great Crowds and Exciting Scenes at Daly's Theatre. Daly's Theatre was a scene of beauty on the night of the 778 th and last performance of The Merry Widow. Tbe occasion might have been a gala performance in honour of a great personage instead of a farewell511 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement2261 1909-09-02 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The Autnmn Race Meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 12th, Thursday, the 14th, and Saturday, the 16th October, 1904. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, October 12. 1. THE MAIDEN PLATE.— VaIne «600. A Race for Maiden Horsrs Woight 9st Ex Griffins allowed 7ib. Kntraucv, »20 Diitan :e,2,261 words
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Advertisement430 1909-09-02 3 on payment of »10 Entrance Fee for eaofa extra Kace, provided the other conditions ot the Race are complied with. Note— A penalty of 7 lbs. is inenrred by the winner of any race run subsequent to the publication of tho weights, and of i 2 lbs. by th« winner430 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement667 1909-09-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 8? O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penanf, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, n .Jiterranean Pj-H, Plymiuth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Ooast, Persian Gulf Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Bteamen will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) Delta667 words
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Advertisement697 1909-09-02 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAH NAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' stoamen an despaohed from Liverpool outwardi for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewardi for London", Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille! and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre697 words
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Advertisement742 1909-09-02 4 STEAMER BAIUHBB. STEAMER BAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM P P p NAY. CO;. LTD. v V Tn itoamenot thla Company maintain a Canadian Pacific Rflilwa" regular direot aervioe between Oaloutta, Btraltt, Company's ROTtl Hall Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo, StSamsblD Lin* on through Bills of Lading tor Canton, Swatow, r w742 words
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Advertisement647 1909-09-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamen of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they ara despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhavon direot, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo647 words
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Advertisement703 1909-09-02 4 BfEAMER BAILIIHB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well- known mail steamen of this Company sail fortnighty from Bremea, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotloo Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, aud vioe venal Port Said, Suez, Aden, Col jrc bo Penang I'or^Yok^amVind703 words
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Article188 1909-09-02 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, September 2. High Water, U 2 p.m., 11.54 pin H. 1. homeward mail closes, .'i. Philharmonic orchestra, 0.1">. Alhambra Cinomatograph. Uarima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph Friday, September 3. Higli Water, 12.34 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail duo. Legislative Council, 2 p.m. Municipal Commission, 2 :>O.188 words
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Article217 1909-09-02 5 To Day. |i-:*l'i.naut; anil Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc. via Bombay I »rob« P m Penau)? aud Deli Hebo i pm Malacca, P. Dick«on, and P. Swettenham I'oh Auu Jpm Penani! Colombo anil Oeunj Mishima Mara 3pm Feuaog, Rangoon and Calcutta I'alittua 4 pm Pontianak Hi"217 words
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Article332 1909-09-02 5 Latest Arrivals. ;.',in >o Soon, Dut. Btr. 222 tons, Capt Odink Kept 2. From Pontianak, Ang 81. O.c. and 20 dp. Thong Ek. For Pontianak, Sept 3— Rds. llridtie. Nor. str. 6M)tonB, Capt Knadsen. Bept 1. From Bangkok, Ang 28. Go. and dp. Low Sum. For Bangkok. Sept332 words
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Article65 1909-09-02 5 September i Clnkr.iUmgf. Siam str, Bangkok via ports Sri Muar, Brit str, Hnar and Malacca BriMwcr, Dut str. Mix-are Saba Kutna, Brit mr, P. Swelteuham and Penang Japard, Dut str, Muutok and Falembaßi 9 Peh A«t, Biit ttr, P. Swdtteoham via port! Janet Xiroll, Brit str. P. Swettenhara v65 words
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Article86 1909-09-02 5 The lmnnrial Gi-nuan mail steamer Pricz Kitel Frieirich ha\iu« left Peoanß. at 7 p.m. on the Ist iu-tant maf be expected to arrive here to-mo row mnrning daylight. She will probably be denpatcbed for Hoogkons. Shanghai and Japan on the earae day at S p m. The86 words
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Article71 1909-09-02 5 Left Aog Ann Aug Aog Aug Au« A.i« Au« Sept ft Singapore Die in liondoi 3 N.D.L. Aog 21 5 I. Aug 21 9 M. M. Bept 1 13 I. .t il. Bept 5 17 ND.L. Sept 8 19 R. I. Sept U 21 M. M. Hept71 words
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97 1909-09-02 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To -Day. TANJONG PAQAR. Burr Wharf Bism— Nil. East W. Skctios 1 -Kabmo, Paliiaun. Siction No. 1 (Shmrb Wmua)— Oalypto. Sionoa n 2— Ta'oba. ArUn Maru. 3—3 Clan Mac v.r. M 4- II .11 Moh. m B—97 words
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Article37 1909-09-02 5 The North China Daily News learns that the threatened boycott of British steamers calling at Kiukiang has begun. Tho China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. are benefitting most, aud next to them come the Japanese boats.37 words
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Article340 1909-09-02 5 Coming to Singapore. Per X.D.L. steamer Priuz Eitel Friodrich, duo September o. Mr. Prof. Hufjo Miehe, Mr. U. M. Laidlaw, Mr. M. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. George Raphael, Mr. KliouW'ie Sonu, Mr. P. L. Schroeder, Mr. Th. Luppu, Mr. N. Gruonborg, Mr. 13. C. 1). van Leeuwenberg,340 words
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Article61 1909-09-02 5 Per steamer Lady Weld. September 2. From Malacca Mr. Gordon. Per steamer Hye Leong, September 1. From Kuantan Mrs. W. G. H. Morrell and two children, Messrs. H. A. Anderson, Loke Yoke Teng, Yap Tik Chew, Ngoli Lias Leong and one Chinese lady. From Knala Pahang Messrs. Chew Kam61 words
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Article52 1909-09-02 5 Gaunt and sraggy Lean and raggy In his bag ho Dips to find Shirts and uockses, Ladies' Frocka<»," Nothing shocks his Native mind l!v the water (With his daughter), Whoro bo's wrought a Thousand rents, There he swings 'em, Wrings 'cm, dings 'em And he brings 'em Seven52 words
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Article457 1909-09-02 5 Journalists Badly Treated at the Naval Review. Sir Henry Dalxiel, Mr. Pike Pease, and Mr. Byles was to questiou Mr. McKcnaa with reference to the treatment of newspaper correspondent 1 who were the guests of the Admiralty on 11. M. S. Seahorse at the Naval Review. It457 words
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Article243 1909-09-02 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoapobi, Immn 2, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2ii Demand 2/4/, Private 6 m/s 2/4';', do 8 m/s -J.-J,, On Germany— Bank d/d 288} Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/s 248 On France— Bauk d/d 294 j Private 8 m/s 296 j do 6 m/s243 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article263 1909-09-02 5 HSk P uT CC D:^ D B~ i i. I 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% for '08 M 6.60 10 10 Braang, Ltd. 6.00 6.26 10 10 Bruseh Hydraalio T. M. Co., Ltd. 0% for '08 7.75 8.00 1 1 Doff Development Co., Ltd. ...j 6.00263 words
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Article559 1909-09-02 5 Sterling. i 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a/. l l l f l l l 2/. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a/2/- Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. 80% for '08 i 1 Batu559 words
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Article181 1909-09-02 5 10 10 60 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 1 100 100 10 Eastarn Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for 'Or 1 10% tor W Fraser 4 Neave, Ltd. 17.1% for181 words
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Advertisement139 1909-09-02 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell «nd Co. Sept 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledgos, at 10. Sept 7. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Sopt 7. At saleroom, freehold residential property, situate at Uurmah Hoad, at 2.30. Oct 26. At saleroom, valuable sawmill property, situate oft' i tylang Road, at 2.30. H. L.139 words
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Advertisement114 1909-09-02 5 The GARRICK Cigarette A LARGE HAND-MADE CIGARETTE. OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little Co., Robinson Co. i BONEO STEEL i 1 A a Letter Filing System. 1 THE SYSTEM that you have got to use sooner or I later. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO USE any other. I WHY NOT DO IT114 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1909-09-02 5 WEATHER REPORT. K.indang Strbau Hotpital, s.-pt. J, 1908. Bar. S3 Fab 20 '.06 89 816 39 SO3 Tamp 83.0 t>7 0 79 0 Nil. Wet Bulb Ther 78 0 77.0 76.0 DirofWind.. calm S.W ctfm Max. Temp 89.0 Mm. 74 5 Mu. inSnn.. 163.1 Terr rad. Thar 70.S The follofricg252 words
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1153 1909-09-02 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. CENSORSHIP. Mticb murmuring against the censorship of plays has taken place during the last few years, and when some of the productions of that good man, Mr. Bernard Shaw, failed to find favour in the sight of Mr. Redford, the Shavian voice was raised1,153 words
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Article19 1909-09-02 6 A resume of the official record of the International Opium Commission, held at Shanghai, is printed on page 2.19 words
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Article34 1909-09-02 6 Daring this rainy season, fine, fat frogs are sold in the Bangkok market at 24 atts each. Th se succulent creatures are converted into delicious carry which is much appreciated on tho festive board.34 words
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Article29 1909-09-02 6 The director of lighthouscs'and navigation in Vladivostok his issued the following notice to mariners:— The .'white harbour ligbt in Petropavlosk is replaced by a red light from June 8-21.29 words
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Article45 1909-09-02 6 The monthly missionary meeting will be held in Prinsep Street Church, on Monday next, at H 15 p.m., and will be addressed by Mr. R. D. Prinze. The Rev. G. C. Cobb will preside and a solo will be sang by Mr A.M. Cook. 345 words
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Article40 1909-09-02 6 Now that tin is creeping painfully np in value, the rains have come, Hooding out the mines and thus preventing the miners, the small miners principally, from taking advantage of the rise in prices, says an F. M. S. exchange.40 words
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Article36 1909-09-02 6 The verdict against Mr. M-jDonald delivered by Mr. Lingston at the inquest held; on Saturday, on tho circumstances attending the death of a coo'iu at the I'lu Piah Mine, was homicida only and not culpable homicide.36 words
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Article42 1909-09-02 6 It appears from official figures just insnpd in New York that about one hundred m l ion barrels of surplus oil are now in'storage.Prices in consequence are dropping, and a war between the Standard Oil Trust and the independent firms is possible.42 words
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Article52 1909-09-02 6 F J. Mackay, of Beauchamp Hall. Learningtion, was fined ill and costs at the local police court for riding his horse on tbe footpath. He declared that he had made a wager that ho would ride into the Regent Hotel and round the billiard table, and having done it he52 words
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Article50 1909-09-02 6 The pastor of an Indiana church has just received sixty acres of land as a gift from one of his flock. The pastor in question is proverbially brief in his sermons, and it is imtimated by the dooor that bis gift is intended to mark appreciation of the clergyman's brevity.50 words
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Article47 1909-09-02 6 A correspondent in the Pinang Gazette, suggests that tbo Government telegra] h department should afford a field for the employent of European and Eurasian girls in tho Straits. In support of this he asserts that the employment of female telegraph signallers has been found satisfactory in India.47 words
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Article52 1909-09-02 6 Among the matters for discussion at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to-morrow afternoon are a recommendation as to labour at Pulau Übin quarry, and a tender for steel structures for cartsbed at Municipal workshop. A special meeting will also be held for the consideration of supplemental budget No. 252 words
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Article54 1909-09-02 6 A great many people, pays the Malay Mail, if asked to give the derivation of the word teetotaller, would, we venture to think, be pretty wide of the mark. Tho probable <1> It nition, given by Chambers' Twentieth Century Dictionary, is From a stammering pronunciation of the word Total by54 words
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Article56 1909-09-02 6 Mrs. Taft, wife of the President, and other loading American ladies, having expressed an enthusiastic desire to transplant Japanese cherry trees in the proposed new Washington Park on the banks of the Potomac, the Tokio Municipal Assembly has decided to present to Washington 200 cherry trees ten feet high as56 words
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Article63 1909-09-02 6 It is a fact that tbe name of Pahang absolutely stinks at borne on the stock exchange, nays tho Pinang Gazette, and we should like to see the F. M. S. authorities follow the example of the Kedah government and forbid the use of the names of the different States63 words
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Article62 1909-09-02 6 Java tobaccn is now coming into favour is the United States where, hitherto, the Sumatra leaf held the market. Planters in Java have now a new field opening out. The Java leaf has the advantage of being readily passed off for Havana tobacco. Sumatra leaf holds tbe field still as62 words
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Article63 1909-09-02 6 Another evidence that Shanghai is getting still further westernised is that the sign of three silt balls appears over tbe doorway of a pawnbroker's shop up an alleyway off Chapoo Road. Toe. fact that the triangle is reversed is a detail which may be easily accounted for when we consider63 words
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Article78 1909-09-02 6 The report on the post office savings banks in Netherlands India for 1908 notes the success of a new departure in allowing prisoners to deposit through the gaol super intendents. The idea is to encourage such people to invest profitably any money they may possess when sent to prison or78 words
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Article88 1909-09-02 6 A quotation we made yesterday from a Java paper stated that tbe Netherlands India Commercial Bank was a buyer of sugar crops at a forward price one guilder higher than tbe quotation for 1909. We are informed tli.it this is quite untrue. Tin Bank is not a buyer of sugar88 words
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Article87 1909-09-02 6 The syndicate of European exporting firms at Saigon recently established to safeguard their mutual interests iv dealings with Chinese traders has begun none too soon. The Coarrier Sdigonnais, of August 20, notes a sensational Chinese failure in that quarter, with liabilities to European firms amounting to about one million and87 words
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Article422 1909-09-02 6 Lit ut. J. H. Johnston. R. G. A., was placed on the sick list on August 80. Mr. Tan Hap Leong, of Tcluk Ayer Street, thanks his friends and relatives for their »ttendanco at the funeral of his wife, Ang ■'hoe Tee, at Thompson Road, yesterday noon.422 words
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Article78 1909-09-02 6 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co., local aeents, inform us that the mauager of tho Ledbury Rubber Estates, Ltd., reports that the rubber crop harvested during the month of August was 6.5 0 lbs. dry. In the correxpondiog month of last year it was 1,159 lbs.78 words
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149 1909-09-02 6 P. C. 86 saw a couple of Chinese prying open tbe door of 8 Carpenter St., at an early hour on Saturday last, but was himself observed by the would-be burglars, who fled. The constable pursued and caught one of tho pair, but the other escaped.149 words
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Article169 1909-09-02 6 His Excellency's Week- End. II E. Sir John Anderson G. C. M. G., in hi* capacity as High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, will pay a flying visit to Kuala L inipur this woek-end, the more immediate object of tbe trip being the invehtitiire of Mr. H. Conway Belfield,169 words
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Article160 1909-09-02 6 We have neon letters frankod with Straits Settlement)* and KM s. stamps received from A lor Star, Kedah, says the Pinang Uasette. Somo covers, wilh Siamese stamps on them, are allowed to pass through the post without being surchvged on duhvery.bnt on others these adhesives are160 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1909-09-02 6 WHISKIES. SCOTCH. Dews o' the Glen. Rare Old Blend. The Old Highland Blend. Perfection (D. A J. McCallnm's). The Old Brigade. Polo Brand (T. P. Griffin A Co.'s). Robert Macdonald. Finest Liqueur (Chop Rajah). Club Whisky. Club Bbaru. Monarch o' the Glen. O. D. S., and V. O. S. (Old154 words
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Advertisement198 1909-09-02 6 ALHAMBRA 2NDBHOW. AT 930 P.M. 1. Overture, Lodoiska, by Kreutzer. 2. THE MAYOR'S HOLIDAY. (Comic). 3. SAMMY AS SPOhToMAN. (Comic) 4. Film d Art THEOOO3ES CONCERT. Comic Sketch by Paul Bonhomme. Actors M. Prince of the Varktes. M. Laodrin of the Nouvt antes. Mme. .Rosin Derys of the Sarah Bernhardt198 words
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Article449 1909-09-02 7 AMERICAN DOCTOR CLAIMS TO HAVE REACHED IT. Remarkable Statement From Copenhagen. (twm On Own Correspondent.) London, September 2. A Copenhagen messege, via Lerwick, states that Dr. Cook, an American arctic explorer, reached the North Polo on April 21, 1908. He is now returning by way of Greenland,449 words
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Article58 1909-09-02 7 'British Dealers Secure Kann Collections. Ki-i iki: TELKORAM London. September 1. Tbc London art dealers, Messrs. Duveen, who wore the purchasers of the Rudolph Kann collection in Paris for Dearly a million sterling, have now bought elevon old masters, and a quantity of Faience objets dart from58 words
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Article48 1909-09-02 7 Bleriot Badly Injured la Recent Accident. IUITKK TILtORAMI London, September 1. Bleriot' h barns in the accident reported on the 30th nit. were more serious than they were thought to be at first, and it is vory doubtful whether his match with Latham will take place.48 words
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Article51 1909-09-02 7 Results of the Championship Matches. [Rnill'l TILBORAM.] London, September 2. In the Connty Cricket Championship Kent played 26 matches, won 16, lost 2 and drew 8. Lanoasbire played 21, won 14, lost 4. and drew 6. Yorkshire played 29, woo 12, lost 4 and drew 10. wmm^ m^51 words
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Article24 1909-09-02 7 [Kbuikr's Tklkoram] London, September 1. The Cbino Japanoso negotiations with reterenoe to Manchuria have been concluded, and the agreement will be signed shortly.24 words
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Article56 1909-09-02 7 Important Changes and New Appointments. Dek Ostasiatiscbi Lloyd Teleoeam] Berlin, September 1. The first squadron from Kiel has been transferred to Wullielnishaven. It is reported in tlio Press that Herr F -chel will become cbiet of tbe Admiralty Staff, and tbat Count Baudissin U to be chibl56 words
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Article270 1909-09-02 7 Attacked by Four Men in Merchant Street. Too Ling Cheng is a planter from Johore who disposes of his produce in Singapore and takes back with him necessary supplies not obtainable on his plantation. When in Singapore be lodges at a shop near the Ellcnborough market. On270 words
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Article193 1909-09-02 7 Bengali Scalded to Death by Water from Overturned Engine. At Kaiupar, both on August 28 and 29, there were heavy showers of rain causing not only interruption of mining operations but a couple of landslips, one of which proved fatal. On the evening of August 28, at193 words
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Article277 1909-09-02 7 Week End Trips from Singapore to London and Back A correspondent writes to the Malay Mail. A well known local paper provides us with the following startling intelligence Yet another world's record. London, August 26. It is reported that at Rheims M. Paulhan flew "-.iles in 2 mm.277 words
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Article146 1909-09-02 7 Nine Chinese pleaded guilty before the third Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, to attending a meeting of an unlawful society, at 42, Middle Rd. on the night of August 17, excepting one, who was not quite dear about what was going on on that occasion. Mr. Cooke-Yarborough appeared for146 words
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Article78 1909-09-02 7 The Chancellor (Dr. Tristram, K. C.), at the London Consistory Court, sanctioned an agreement restricting the ringing of bells at the new Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill which is proposed to be erected in the centre of Hampstead Oarden Suburb. The bells are not to be rang before 7.6578 words
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Article505 1909-09-02 7 CLEVER ROBBERY ON LOCAL SHIP RECALLED. Statement by Siamese Government. A correspondent writes to the Bacgkok Times There are rumours about ten tical notes being falsified. One version is that unsigned notes have been stolen, signatures filled in, and tho notes put into circulation. On enquiry at505 words
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Article396 1909-09-02 7 Unfortunate Hitch Spoils Thrilling Scene. It is stated that some enterprising cinematograph people sent out a machine with the hope of gotting pictures of ex-President RoomvoU's expedition in Africa. To the great disappointment uf the projectors, they were not allowed to take their views. Being, however, bent on396 words
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Article89 1909-09-02 7 A Consular telegram from Seattle says that immediatly on the publication of the names of the Japanese commercial visitors (who are headed by Barou Shibusawa) they were welcomed by the Seattle Post Intelligencer, which editorially remarked that such a distinguished party of commercial representatives had never before89 words
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Article1095 1909-09-02 7 CONVICTED OF INTIMIDATING POLICE. European Overseer Fined. Yesterday we gave some account of the proceedings before the senior magistrate in which Mr. Stanley Vincent, in the employ of Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton, was charged with obstructing Corporal 24 and P. C. 41 in the execution of1,095 words
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Article167 1909-09-02 7 Opium Valued at Four Thousand Dollars Stolen. At Hongkong, on August 26, the hearing of the charge against three men and one woman for being concerned in the theft of $4,000 worth of opium from the steamer Kutsang was continued. On July 29, while tbe steamer167 words
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Article247 1909-09-02 7 Some Interesting Details of Its Discovery. The horticultural world is diacußiung the wonderful new orchid which Messrs. Sanders, of St. Albans, have discovered after months of patient search. Exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society's Show, Dendrobium Sanderi easily gained the society's tint-class certificate. In size it is247 words
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Article101 1909-09-02 7 New Departure by the Toyo Kishen Kaisha. It is stated in a Tokio message to the Mainichi that the T. K. K. has decided to start newspapers on board the Tenyo Maru aud Chiyo Maru, for the convenience of the passengers. As tbo wireless telegraphic apparatus on101 words
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Article257 1909-09-02 7 Prospectus of the New Undertaking In Perak. Considerable attention locally is being given to the Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Ltd., which has been formed to acquire as a going concern the Samagaga Estate, consisting ot 2,500 acre* of land, of which 1,500 acres are freehold, situate257 words
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Article156 1909-09-02 7 As we arc about to present a Pastoral staff to the new Bishop of Singapore, the following may be helpful After the recent consecration of the Yen. Michael Furee to be Bishop of Pretoria, various presentations were made to him, including a remarkable pastoral staff. In156 words
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Article30 1909-09-02 7 A fire is reported to have occurred at Kampong Bugis, this morning, iv which font attap huts are said have baen destroyed The loss is said to bo about 8100.30 words
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Article67 1909-09-02 7 GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS FARM SYSTEM. Best Suited to Local Circumstances. IRIOTIR's TiL«OR4M] London, September 2. Col. Seely, replying to Mr. Laidlaw. said the Government had taken no steps to provent new opium farm contracts being entered into at Hongkong. Tbe farm system was best suited to the circumstance*67 words
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Article31 1909-09-02 7 |Daa Ostasiatixchr Urn Tklf.ok.im Berlin, September 1. The new Greek Ministry has .1. livcr.-J amicable assnrances of the peaceful intention* of Greece to the Turkish Government at Constantinople.31 words
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Article29 1909-09-02 7 jDki Ostasiaki.si'iii: LloyivTclkrram Berlin, September 1. On account of the danger from cholera, the Russian Government has undertaken reforms in the sewerage system of St. Petersburg.29 words
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Article175 1909-09-02 7 Nominal Damages Awarded Against the Crown (Fhdm Ocr Own Corkksponmcnt.) Penang. September 1. This morning, the Full Court of Appeal, comprising the Chief Justice, Sir W. Hyndman Jones, Mr. Justice Thornton, and Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, gave judgment iv the case in which Thomas Cuthbertson and others,175 words
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Article51 1909-09-02 7 Well-Known Chinaman Sentenced to imprisonment. (From t Corresponds i Malacca. September 2. Cheng Kee has been sentenced to eightetn months' imprisonment for the theft of crepe rubber from the Bukit Asahan estate, the property of the Malacca Plantations. Ltd. His wife was acquitted. Mr. Knowles defended the51 words
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Article48 1909-09-02 7 Flotation at Kuala Lnmpur. (From Ova. Own Coickkm-ondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 2. A new rubbor company, the Cheras Rubber Estates, with a capital ot $2X),000, 5125.000 issued, is being floated locally. Its object is to acquire the Clieras Eminott estates near Kajaug. of I.OOD acres.48 words
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Article187 1909-09-02 7 There is to be an enti'O change of pro gramme at the Alhambra cinematograph to-night. Besides the grand picture Napoleon Bonaparte there will be shown a number of other interesting pictures, among them a film dart entitled Theodore's Concert, a comic sketch by Paul Bonhomme acted by M.187 words
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Article33 1909-09-02 7 Vela, a watchman, and K.ipusainy, a tatuby, employed at the Volunte r Drill Hall Beach Koad, wore acquitted, oa tho chu^u of stealing two 110 notes belonging to Mr Gunner Nolan.33 words
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Article47 1909-09-02 7 A Hokien named Tan Chan Heng was sentenced to five month-. >igorous imprisonment, thin morning, for the theft of a watch, chain, gold ring, set of faUe teeth, and cigar case, belonging to Mr. Maloolw McDonald, the second engineer of the steam ji Longsbipi, low in port47 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article15 1909-09-02 8 The I p<>h ladies were to shoot, on Wednes ayd, in the Walker Shield competition.15 words
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Article18 1909-09-02 8 There scorns to be a near prospect of the Shanghai Yacht Club having a club-house of its own.18 words
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Article21 1909-09-02 8 The Warren Shield tug of war competition will be pulled off from October 1, and not September 1, as previously stated.21 words
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Article31 1909-09-02 8 The Chinese authorities, at Mukden, have just granted permission to found a racecourse at Mukden under joint Chinese and Japanese management. The promoters will form a company for this purpose shortly.31 words
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Article61 1909-09-02 8 All outdoor games at Klang, except aquatic football, have been stopped by the late incessant rains, 11 inches in eight days. The men's doubles tennis tournament is hanging tire in tho semi-final stage, mixed American tournaments have to be put off in hopes of a change of weather, and the61 words
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Article88 1909-09-02 8 Raffles v. Oldham Schools. A friendly match was played at the RatHes ground, last evening, between the boys of Raffles Institution and Oldham school, in the first half, the game was entirely in favour of the Rafflesianp, who scored two goals after some active passing and dribbling. The88 words
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Article110 1909-09-02 8 Howling- Extraordinary. Sidney Barnes was in wonderful form at Stoko on August 2, and accomplished an extraordinary performance for Staffordshire against Cheshire. Batting first, Staffordshire made 151. Cheshire lost four wickets for 2, and were all out for 29. Keeping a wonderfully accurate length, Barnes, mainly with his twirling110 words
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Article878 1909-09-02 8 S. C. C. Tournament. The S. C. C. lawn tennis tournament began yesterday, when the following ties wore played A SISc.LhS. KJdis owe 1 beat Perkins scr. 6—l, 6—4. Mugliston scr. beat F. Ruchwaldy owe 1, unfin. B Sim.lks. Stevens scr. beat Hunt rec. 1, w.o. Noon scr.878 words
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Article459 1909-09-02 8 Winners at the Annual Athletic Sports. The Pcnang police held their annual sports on the Esplanade on August 28 and despite the bad weather, which kept a good many people away who would otherwise have been present, the long programme containing no less than twenty-seven items was -ccessfully459 words
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Article82 1909-09-02 8 Julius Cn'sar, announced the gaoler at the Guildhall, an a strange looking man stepped into the dock. The Alderman.— Eh What! Julius Ctesar? The Defendant. Tbat is not my Dime. sir. My name is Henry Martin. I am a comedian, and got a bit mixed82 words
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Article377 1909-09-02 8 Crew Suffer Owing to Extremely I Hot Weather. The battleships De Ruyter, Regentes and Tromp, of the Netherlands fleet, arrived in Manila bay, on August 17, and anchored inside the breakwater at 9 o'clock, salutes being exchanged by the fleet, with Fort Santiago and Cavita. The377 words
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Article335 1909-09-02 8 Subsidising Direct Line to Manila from America. The suggestion, among others, contained in Mr. Pitt's report to the Merchant's Association that an effort be made to have the army transport system abolished and a direct line subsidised from the Pacific coast of the United States to Manila, that335 words
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Article352 1909-09-02 8 Mutilated Body Found at the Foot of a Precipice. After lying for three weeks at the foot of a deep chasm, the body of Mr. Alfred C. Williamson, of Woburn place, liassell-square, London, has been found by a search party near Meiringen, in the Bernese Überland. Mr.352 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter185 1909-09-02 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to the correspondence in the local papers, subsequent to Bishop Welldon's address in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on the occasion of the consecration of our new Bishop, I beg to add a few words, the opinions of185 words
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Article129 1909-09-02 8 Notes and Comments on Racecourse Training. Thursday morning. In fine weather and on the outside track a little faster work was indulged in by all tho horses. Nightingale, the new importation, trotted along on the inside, (Duval up) with No. 23 griffin and went quite quietly. We129 words
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Article325 1909-09-02 8 Gallant Rescue on Torpedo-Boat Destroyer. Further details of the accident on board the Otter disclose a story of great bravery on the part of a second-class petty officer of the torpedo-boat destroyer reports the North China Daily News. Unfortunately, wo have no means of obtaining this man's325 words
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Article307 1909-09-02 8 Stories Which the most Gullible could not Believe. There have been statements made from time to time in regard to Buffalo Bill's skill with the rifle which even the most gullible admirer must have been slow to swallow. For instance, it was related that on one307 words
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Article64 1909-09-02 8 Colonel Ton L. Johnson, former army officer, after a keen contest, has been ap pointed chief inspector of all hotel bed-sheets and fire escapes iv Missouri, under the law passed by the last legislation, requiring all bod-sheets to bo nine feet long, and regulating tlio bttfety of persons in offices,64 words
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Article72 1909-09-02 8 To prevent tbe smuggling of Oriental sailors into Canada the Pacific Mail Steamship Co., in pursuance of their newly-formed plan, recently photographed the forty Ch. npse forming the deck crew of the liner Mongolia. Hereafter an accurate record will bo kept of the Chinese, who are alleged to72 words
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Advertisement377 1909-09-02 8 VICTORIA THEATRE. Pollard's Lilliputian r Opera Co. 4 NIGHTS ONLY. Saturday, September 4 "THE IiELLE OF NEW YOKK.' Monday. September 6 "IX TOWN Tuesday, September 7 "A GAIETY (iIKL." Wednesday, September 8 "THE GIHL FKOM PAKIS. Box plan on view at Robinson Piano Co. Prices: »a.OO, 52.00, $1.00 and 00377 words
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Advertisement291 1909-09-02 8 A "Moutrie" COMBINED PIANO-PLAYER $800. Tliis perfect nnxli <ij mecheutictl genius can be hmnl our Showroom* dailij. S.Moutrie&Co (LIMITED). Europe //<//./ Buildings. Telephone No. W, MARLBOROUGH Qinematograpd. BEACH ROAD. To-Night, at 9.30 p.m. ENTIRELY NEW FILMS. THE DOG S REFUGE AT UENN'EVILLE. SOUDANESE TROOPS DRILLING. THE CHESS I'LAYERS. Supported by291 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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508 1909-09-02 9 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 2nd September, 1909. MMBfc Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Miaro lirok'-rs, issue tho following list of juotatiuriM thin morning: .Sotu. Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Aojjlo-Malay U 16,3 XI Anylo Stituatra '27 6 80/1 BnnteDR 36/- 6 1 Itatu Caves 10J 8 110508 words
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Article170 1909-09-02 9 BllVPf. Snllor*. 10 Belat 6 25 tif.0 10 Hi-uang 6.— 6.25 10 Bruaeh 7.75 8.— X 1 I >iff Development 6 90 6 10 1 Teller 2.— 2.75 i 10 Kanaboi 1.25 l.:sn 1 Ki.ita 10 tiO 1 1 25 1 KIcdanR 1.50 175 1 Kramat Pulai 4.—170 words
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Article81 1909-09-02 9 I 10 Eastern Smelting Co. 17 pd 10.— MM 50 Fraser end Neavo Ld 140— 145 10 Hotel van Wijk 22 .50 24 50 100 Howarth Er ikine Li. 85.— 100 7% Prtf *****0 Riloy Hargrcaves Co. Ld. 59— 62.100 7% Pref 91.— 94.— 10 Singapore Cold Storage Co.81 words
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Article40 1909-09-02 9 100 Hnwurth Erskine Ld. 6% par 100 H..0) Har^rcave«*Co.Ld.6% 2% pm. 100 Singapore Municipal 6% 20% pm. 100 do 5% 6%pm 1(10 do 4J% 2% pm. lixj do 4% 5% iisc £1 V Singapore Elect Trams 6% 83% disc40 words
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Article762 1909-09-02 9 CURIOUS PROVISIONS IN WILLS FOR ANIMALS. Dog and its Shampoo. Bequests for tbo bent tit of animals appear to be more frequent now than formerly. Provision for iluys or cats is, perhaps, most often made, but borses are also the subject or care, and pets of various762 words
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Article266 1909-09-02 9 Large Shipment of Food by Sea to London. A consignment of game, wildfowl, and poultry from the Far East has this wetk rt ached London says a paper of August ft, and has been on show at the premises of Messrs. Kerry, Hull and Juniper. Similar supplies266 words
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Advertisement42 1909-09-02 9 CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC. CHOLIRA AND DURRHJEA REMEDY. This rrmoly lius been in nse for over thirty year* and Im- proved itself to be thn most successful ieii.i-.iy y b t discovered for bj»el complaints. It n.-ivr fails. Sold by all Dispensaries itud Dealer*.42 words
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Advertisement631 1909-09-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO. LTD. Two regular servioes are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperia Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided witb exoellent aooommodation tor First and Second Class631 words
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Advertisement485 1909-09-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OP BTEAMERB. Tb» undermentioned mail (teaman of the abova Line maintain a regular senries between Oalontta and Japan, sailing at Penang, Singa pore, Hongkong and Shanghai m nmt* FLEET. Ton* Commander t.l. "Jtlia" 8.018 J.a.Oumi «.s. "QuaoiiArcii" 4,800 B. H. Bilbos a. 8. "Aahtooh Aroiß" 4,800485 words
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Advertisement464 1909-09-02 9 SLEDGE K^6E"BRAN P M ILK 7%at/s /%4SEB&tf£AY£s SINGAPORE SODA WATER £staMisA#fover 2Sytans. CRUSHED FOOD. Try it and Von Will be Satisfied. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is now opened. Price of a bag of Crushed464 words
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Article1015 1909-09-02 10 QUARTER OF A MILLION BOY SCOUTS ENROLLED. System Which Brings Smiles When in Trouble. The striking success of the Boy Scoot movement is shown by the fact that in less than two years since it was started by General Baden Powell, nearly a quarter of a million1,015 words
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Advertisement491 1909-09-02 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i G. A. Dbebhk, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asiids, Esq., Vice-Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. W. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvrich. Yjw Noam Pan, Esq.491 words
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Advertisement407 1909-09-02 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.^LTD. Head Office— 13 A. Canton Koad, Shanghai. Registered under the Life Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under tbe Hongkong Ordinances. Board of Directors: Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. L<<> Yung Su, E«q., C. Stepbarius, Em]., J. H. McMicbael, Esq., C. R. Burkill, Esq., J.407 words
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Advertisement69 1909-09-02 10 HOW TO PREVENT BLOOD POISON. Carelessness and neglect are the chief causes of blood poisoning. A cut or bruise, however slight, should have immediate attention. A good liniment aad one that not only gives prompt relief from pain, but being antiseptic, heals the wound without maturation, is Chamberlain's Pain Balm.69 words
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Advertisement597 1909-09-02 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. NOORPORAT4D BT ROYAL OHABTEB. ■■aid ap Capital in 60,000 Shares at ilOeaoh «1, 200,000 teaerv. Fund 41.674.0C0 leserva Liability of Propriatora 41,100,000 BANKERB. Bank ol England. National Bank of Sooiland. -ha London Oily a Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANOH. Onrrenl Aoeonnla are597 words
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Advertisement572 1909-09-02 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Sterling Reserve 118,000,0001 Ma Silver Reserve 114,600,000/ MMOu.OX *M«rve Liability ot Proprlstora 118.000, (XX COURT OP DIRECTORS. Bon, Mr. W. J. Oresson, Chairman. 1 H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Depnty Chairman. 1 E.G. Barrett, Eaq. 0, R. Lenzmmun, Eaq 3. W. Bandow, Eaq. E. Shellim,572 words
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Advertisement597 1909-09-02 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PKOPERTY, At Messrs. H. L. CogbUn k Co.'s Saleroom* On Motulay, September 6, at 2.30 p.m. Valuable Statutory Grant Land at Robin son Road, comprised in Lot 215 of Orant No 55' 6, Sub-division I, ostimated area 2,631 square feet, together with597 words
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Article968 1909-09-02 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. With the increased cost of motoring duo to the Budget proposals, it is interesting to note the many schemes that are advertised that seek to nullify the extra charges to be imposed on the pastime. Some suggest economy in lubricants, others state their968 words
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Advertisement313 1909-09-02 11 WOLSELEY-SIDDELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- agK,^^ pow. r. DiiriDK the pant year an owner -S^S^^tTjV ol alOl2 li p Wolw l< y Siddeley car that 1...~. Xb%j§s3vW9Li\"\ 4 ran 7, 104 miles on tliu North Stafford SB«*yV^^ Bliirc Vobclh313 words
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Advertisement50 1909-09-02 11 CHRONIC DIARRHOEA. Many sufferers from chronio diarrhoea have obtained prompt rrlief by the use of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Some of the worst cases of this disease have been permanently enred by it after other treatment aod skilled physicians had failed. For sale by all DUpensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement184 1909-09-02 11 1910 CARS I 1910 CARS I Great Improvements. CARS CAN BE USED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. STANDARDS, STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS, BELSIZE AND REOS. Cars for Hire by Day and Night. •OENTt C.F.F. Wearne&Co. 168 k 169, Orchard Road. O»V PHOUE 114. MISHT PMOWE 71*. Insure Your Motor Qar AND COVER YOURSELF184 words
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Advertisement460 1909-09-02 11 PAY DAY What Does it Mean to YOU? No matter »!iat warn positinn may ho, whither day tafaoMf nr offi.e w-irkrr. if you arc in that dbooanOM line of nn-n who get the same pittance wok after mmUl without pniptt of anything Ix-lUT, it is time ><m appealed t'. tha460 words
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Advertisement636 1909-09-02 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. fUTI Fomr I.lorn. ou ot two IbmtWob II Bf th* IMb, Mate el etaarg**. OFFI6E ft GODOWN TO BE LET. With Immediate enlry Nc 7, Malacca Birwt. Afiply to OCTHRIE A 00., LTD. 11M HOUSE TO LET. •Monks Hill Cottage," from October 1, nest. Apply636 words
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Advertisement613 1909-09-02 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. Bim i— »o« Llom, ot tw ll— Him, H4» Bf th. iaeh. *m Seal* el Okarßai. GODOWNS TO BE LET. Nos. 9 and 10, Magazine Road, large, fronting Singapore River. Apply to 32, Market Street. 1714 OFFICE ANO GODOWN TO LET. No. 96, Robinson Road.613 words
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Advertisement609 1909-09-02 12 NOTICES. Bin. -—lit Month, HO por Inch. BsbMqnat Booth*, at. For «bort*r period, m SoaU of Chart**. NOTICE. Siow Soon Hoe having left our employment, be is no longer authorised to collect accounts on onr behalf. RILEY, HARGREAVES 4 CO., LTD. U1220 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, Chan Yarn San, beg609 words
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Advertisement516 1909-09-02 12 WANTS. luu i-Tom Ltow. 01 two Inn Mum, tI M Br tk* teak, m* Seal* of Chufos. BHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTED. Wanted, a good shorthand and type-writing Clerk. Apply to H. Abrams. ***** COCOANUT PLANTATION WANTED. Wanted to buy, Cocoanut Plantation. Full particulars to be Bent to P.J., c/o Straits Times.516 words
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Advertisement727 1909-09-02 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Qutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prioes. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoscs, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents 1 MESSRS. HOOGLANOT727 words
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