The Straits Times, 25 August 1910
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Title Section13 1910-08-25 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.345 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. AUGUST 25. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement229 1910-08-25 1 D. ft J, McCallum's PERFECTION WHISKY. MLOBECK. MACBREBOR AND COMPANY. KATZ BROS., LD. Manila Cigars. We have just unpacked a fresh shipment of the LA FLOR DE LA ISABELA Brand, and offer them at the following prices No. In a box Price per box No. In a box Prioe per229 words
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Advertisement34 1910-08-25 1 GHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, 25, South Bridge Road. Hnt-olaM Moohinaoal Dentistry Gold Orawna, Bridge, Filling and VoleaaHi Dt ration of Wear guaranteed OHARGRS MODBIUTB FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIES. Beit Tooth Powder* and Brnahea tor aalt.34 words
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Advertisement240 1910-08-25 1 Robinson A Co. GENTLEMEN'S RAINCOATS All Specially made fox* the Tropics. fTHE DORSET RAINCOAT. An entirely new Waterproof Coat made in the new green shade ol a specially Waterproofed Cashmere. It is at once very smart in appearance and a most desirable garment for Sporting or Estate use. Special attention240 words
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Advertisement6 1910-08-25 1 Bollinger Champagne. CALDBECK. MACGREGQR AND COMPANY.6 words
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Article714 1910-08-25 2 TRADE SUFFERS FROM ABSENCE OF DALAI LAMA. American Traveller's Story. According to a Darjeeling report, dated August 4, Tibetan traders laugh at the Chinese suggestions of danger to the British Trade Agencies from Tibetan attack. Un the contrary, they feel most grateful to the British. Doubtlessly they still714 words
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Article263 1910-08-25 2 Counsel's Protest Against Trial by Newspaper. Mr. Justice Lawranco and a special jury in the King's Bench Division continued the hearing of the action brought by Mr. Joseph Stoddart against the Associated Newspaper*. Limited, complying of statements which, according to plaintiff's counsel, practically accused Stoddart of a long263 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1910-08-25 2 fv^^^^^ No other preparation lux^^^^ soothes and refreshes 1 IWuv^ l^ e sun scorcne(^ s^^ n •Hazeline' Snow" y yS Its beautifying and pre- servative properties im- part a silky softness to the skin and a radiant beauty to the complexion. Neither Sticky nor Greasy >^\\ 1 1 BURROUGHS WELLCOME114 words
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Advertisement14 1910-08-25 2 I Woods' Great Pepparmiat Cure lot ail internal eomp'alata. D>aeatery. Cough*. 1 "old. eta.14 words
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Advertisement234 1910-08-25 2 THE SINGAPORE «J \v^^^S ttaaaai 170. ORCHARD ROAD. Boots and Shoes made to order by experienced Japanene workmen. Beet Enlist] Leather only used Repair* nfatly executed. Open from 7 a.m. to 0 p.m. K. MOHITA, Manager. Rubber Producing Companies Handbook. Orders now being booked lor 1 lubber Producing Companies Handbook234 words
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Advertisement729 1910-08-25 2 FREE BOOK TO THE DEAF. If you are Deaf you need remain Deaf no longer, aaaaal your (rouble iMM from birth or that your Sense of Hearing is totally paralysed. I will enable you to Hear as well and as distinctly as anybody could wish. I am sure of this,729 words
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Article675 1910-08-25 3 PEOPLE WHO WORSHIP THE MOON AND MONKEYS. Quaint Traits of a Queer Race. From remarks attributed to General Viscount Sakuma, Governor General of Formosa, cays the Japan Mail, we arrive at last at a clear understanding of the course of the campaign. The real objective point is the675 words
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Article305 1910-08-25 3 How Forty Hours Electric Light Can Be Sold for a Penny. A series of experiments with metal filament lamps carried out on the Highbury premise)* of the Bryant Trading Syndicate, Limited, served to enow immense possibilities of the British metalite lamps among the illuminants of the305 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement421 1910-08-25 3 i The Sun NEVER sets on the "ELGIN TENTS. They are to be found ALL OVER THE WORLD. F ally iUnstral 1,-. o»Uloffae nf I _^^dfSk < /vjhk Tents sent up on HdH jTf i?* »pplioatton to hQ^HK -3* >£ '^KkrhjS^tes. ELCIM miis Co ■.oPqu%!*r;sr*\;-\ cawnpore [^mwamßL BHH rLQiNMaLsr* FiBBBBiWWWILW^^Wi421 words
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Advertisement83 1910-08-25 3 RHEUMATIBM MAKES LIFE MISERABLE. A happy home is the most valuable possession that is within the reach of mankind, but you oannot enjoy its comforts if yon are suffering from rheumatiem. You throw aside business cares when you enter your home and yon oan be relieved from those rheumatic pains83 words
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Advertisement198 1910-08-25 3 TEA We do not claim to have more brains than oar competitors, bat we believe it is really to yonr interest to take advantage ol oar forty years of successful tea-blend-ing. BROOKE BOND'S TEA Sold by the following dealers Guan Chin Hong Co. Bbramsah Pakirmaiden I Cc. Timog Joo Co.198 words
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Advertisement286 1910-08-25 3 r USHUN COAL -> Q The Best Steaming Coal in the Far East. FRESH STOCKS always on hand sin-r 3L^^k:WEK OUTPUT 3000 TOHB Shanghai, Hongkong, Singapore f£J* DCD lI A V and Penan*. rtll UMT. mmm^^^ MIRINO DEPARTMENT: South Manchuria Railway Co., Tel address: "Mantetau." Codes: A.B.C. sth Ed., A.I.286 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement650 1910-08-25 4 SWUIiaS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ai.r China, Japaa, Penanc Seylaa, Aautralla, India, Aden, Btypt, Mediterranean Parts, Ply. mouth and London Through Bills ot Lading israsd tor Ohina Ooast, Persian Gulf, Oonlluental, and Amtrioan Port*. Steamers will lsaT* Singapore oa or about MAIL LINES. (hHward (for OMna) DelU Ang3B I Arcadia Oct650 words
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Advertisement541 1910-08-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CB.LTD. A regnlar fortnightly serriee is maintained between JAPAN and BUROPB by the Oompany's well-known TWII-BCIIW RTI4MIBS, inder Mail Oontraei with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed tor •tie Company's Boropean Serrioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation tor First and Seoond541 words
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Advertisement589 1910-08-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C/. P. K. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE. Fn NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO BUROPB TIA CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THB UNITED STATBS. Roate from Hongkong Tia Shainshai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea ot Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vancouver. &.M.S. Bmprbsb or India T win screw steam"R.M.S.589 words
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Advertisement273 1910-08-25 4 STEAMER BAIUNBS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LTD.. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NPV. CO.. LTD. The Companies 1 steamers are deapaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Btraita, China and Japan every week and from Japaa komswsrd. lor London, Amaterdam and Antwerp every fortnight tor Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marsetllee273 words
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Advertisement613 1910-08-25 4 STEAiEU 8/ULim HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Tha steamers of thla Company maintain a regular service between Hamborg, Bremen. Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and H-m burg aad onoe a montb for ramerbaven direct, sailing al Penang an Taking oargo613 words
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Advertisement700 1910-08-25 4 STEAMER BAIUNIS. N. D. L Norddautschor Lloyd Bromon. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LIKE. Ths fast and well-known mall nit am-' v this Company sail fortnight? (Rom Brem Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Boalham; ton, atbraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooaaeoito* Marseilles, Naplea, Alexandria, aad vice Ttr« Port Seld, Sues, Aden. Colombo P»»«- fltngapore, Hongkong700 words
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Article173 1910-08-25 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, August 35. High Water, 0.49 a.m., 1.19 p.m. Aihambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlboroogh Cinematograph. Prtday, August j6. Htßb W«ter 1.86 a.m., 1 55 p.m P. and O. outward mail due. Municipal Commission, 2.80. Saturday, August 27. High Water, 2.80 a.m. 2.86 p.m. Singapore Oolf Championship,173 words
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Article279 1910-08-25 5 To-Dat. Malacca. P. Dickson and Port Bwettcnbaro Tenant I pro Penang and Calcutta Apcar 3 pm K. I'ahang, Pekaa, Kaantan and Trcnggann Aing Thve 3 pm Unogkong and Japan Iyo Mara 4pm Batavia Vondel I pm To-Morrow. tSS" Penang, Ceylon, Anntralaaia, Mauritira, India, Aden, Egypt, and via279 words
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Article136 1910-08-25 5 The P. A O. outward mail steamer Delta, left Penang at 9 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. to morrow. The Imp. Qetnan mail steamer Prinz Ludwig left Hongkong at 11 a.m. to-day, may be expected to arrive here on Monday,136 words
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104 1910-08-25 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAQAB. East Whist Basin— Nil. East Wbabt Bsonoa I— Yunnan, M.Msanatoby Bams Wham— Nil. Maid W. Saor. I Catherine Apcar, Iyo Mam. 8— Benglne. 4— Lightning. o— Nil. n 6-Patani, Tringgaua. CiAoooN Dooi 7—104 words
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Article217 1910-08-25 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Ban Wbatt Hin, August 24.— From Port Swottenbam via ports: Messrs. Hargrcaves. Ross and Fletcher. Per steamer Hye Leong, Aug. 26. From Kuaotan Mro McAlistor and child, Rev. W. S Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Messrs. Bray, Voules and Chand. Per steamer Lady Weld,217 words
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Article350 1910-08-25 5 Latest Arrival*. Along* Ocr it' 2769 tons, Capt Lorsnssn, Aag 24 From Hcngkong, Aag 14. 0.0. B*hn Meyer 4 Co. For New York. TJ.— Rds. Beralae, Brit etr 1933 tons, Capt Gay, Ang 24. From Port iwntteoh»m, Aag 33. 0.0. and 1 r Paisrson Simons Co. For Hongkong,350 words
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Article403 1910-08-25 5 The prices quoted are generally those ourrent at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market* there may be small variations. Singapore, August 24. AET.CLW. P 7 0 Beans, Long (per catty) 0.05} (do.) Frenob (do.) 0.12 Beef perlb. 0.18 Beefsteak (do.) 0.20 Bean Sprouts (per oatty) 0.02}403 words
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Article147 1910-08-25 5 About 500 Russian Officers and Officials Under Arrest. Nine offioers, inoluding a lieutenant general and three colonels, all attaobed to the oommissariat department, were arrested at Odessa, on July.! I, by order of Senator Dodiulin, whose revisional investigations were only oommenced three cUys before. Many farther arrests are147 words
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Article170 1910-08-25 5 Financ e Commerce. EXCHANGE. BINOAPOM, Auocst M, 1910. On London-Bank 4 m/s a/4A Dem* 1"* 2H k Private 6 m/i 2/4 ft On^ant-Bankd/d 240* Private 8 344 do 6m/8 340| On France— Hank d/d 396 Private 8 m/i 3994 do 6 no/I 8084 On /ndia-Bank T. T. 176 Private 30170 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article168 1910-08-25 5 (sane 2 Value. 10 10 Holat Tin 1Q 10 Bruang 10 10 Brasen Hyd. 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kinta Tin 41 41 KledangTin 10 10 Kuanten Tin £1 4U Lahat Mines 41 41 Malaya and Siam 10 10 Malaoca Tin 5 6/- Pauang Gonso 41 41 Pengk*len 41168 words
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Article578 1910-08-25 5 Issue r° Value. Buyers Sellers. a/. 3/. AUagar 6/9 6/8 2/- 2/- Anglo Malay 1.6.0 1.6.6 2/- 1/6 Batang Maiaka 6d. 1/. pm £1 ill Bata Caves 16.0.0 17 0.0 £1 XI Bata Tiga 5 5.0 5.10.0 XI £1 Bukit Kajang 2.16 0 80 0 41 16/- Contributory 2578 words
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Article124 1910-08-25 5 Issue Value. Bayers, gellerg 10 10 Eastern nom. Smelting 10.00 10 T 6«, 41 41 Bloctrio Tramway* 4/8 4/S 10 10 Franer Neave 80 00 85.00 IUO Howarth Brakiue 68.00 80.00 100 7% Pref. 91.00 98.00 100 100 Katißro.Dof. 130.00 100 100 8% Com. Prof. nom. 10 10 MaynardACo.124 words
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Article47 1910-08-25 5 Bayers. Seller Howarth EnkineB% 1600,000 par Riley, Har greaves 6% 1284,000 1% 8% pre BtrwT'wayi 6% £880,000 Singapore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom, Buyer* Seller*. Singapore Manlcipal 4i% of 1907 11,800,000 6% T% pro. Singapore Maof 1809 $1,000,000 7% B%pn Singapore Manioip»l 4% 180'2.9D0 M 7% dis47 words
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Advertisement158 1910-08-25 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Aug. 27. -At Rosebank, 6, Mount Kliza- i brtb Road, teak household furniture, etc., at i 2.80. Aug. 29.— At tbe Central Police Station, I South Bridge Koad, unserviceable polioe I stores, etc., at 2. Sept. 2 At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Kept. 5.158 words
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Advertisement276 1910-08-25 5 Osshm sis^ji/n ststlil Cigarette Making N^^l Bouton Rouge Obtainable"** Si Cl < and I JOHN UTTLE V E|fyptllln W^** ROBINSON ft 00.. LTD.. SgfiaSSS^ra^SßSSrptS AND 00. Java-Australia Line OF THE BOYAL PACKET 8. N. CO. Regular Monthly Service between Netherlands India and East Australia. The fl.B. VAN LINSCHOTEN, 8,200 tons,276 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous191 1910-08-25 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerban Hospital, August 84. 9 a. a. r. m. 9 r. v. Ratxfau,. Bar. *2 Fab 29.815 J9.755 J9.753 Temp 816 87 6 I 81.8 Wet Bulb Ther 79 0 76 Sl'6 0 Dir of Wind BE. South South Max. Tamp 816 Mm. 74 0 Max. in191 words
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1131 1910-08-25 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 80. PASSING OF THE DREADNOUGHTS Sooner or later it was bound to beoome necessary for one of the great naval Powers to make a new departure in warship con struotion, and we should be proud, of course, it the distinction of inaugurating the new type1,131 words
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Article14 1910-08-25 6 A European syndicate is being formed to run a permanent cinematograph show in Ipoh.14 words
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Article20 1910-08-25 6 A correspondent, in a letter to tbe Times of Malaya, criticises tbe appointment of Mr. Griffiths to tbe Federal Council.20 words
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Article23 1910-08-25 6 Tbe rubber returns of tbe Buklt K. B. Rubber Co., Ltd are as follows June 27S lbs. and July 356 lbs. dry rubber.23 words
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Article20 1910-08-25 6 A donation of 1600 has been received from tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation towards the Ipoh Church Building Fund.20 words
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Article25 1910-08-25 6 The designation of the administrative head of the State of Trinßgann is British Agent while in the other newly. acquired territories it is British Adviser.25 words
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Article25 1910-08-25 6 The directors of tbe Seremban Rubber Estate Co Ltd have declared an interim dividend of 8 per share, to be paid on tbe 81st instant.25 words
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Article28 1910-08-25 6 A Kliog living at 812, Kampong Bahru Road, reports to the poiioe that bia house was broken into and clothing and jewellery to the value of 193 stolen.28 words
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Article31 1910-08-25 6 We are requested to say that any who wish to help the local Presbyterian Mission aro asked to cross their cheque* and make them payable to the English Presbyterian Church Mission.31 words
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Article46 1910-08-25 6 The general manager, F. M. S. railways, notifies that on and after October 1, 1910, tbe freight on plantation rubber. Para rubber and gutta peroba will be charged at second class rate whiob is 1} cents per picul per mile. The present rate is i cent.46 words
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Article41 1910-08-25 6 The Java government has authorised the Asiatic Petroleum Company to recruit 88 Javanr Re coolies from among those now in its service at Pulo Sambu. Tbey will be employed on tbe company's tank installation works at Bagan Luar in Province VVellesley.41 words
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Article56 1910-08-25 6 The gold sireh box belonging to the Datoh Mentri, which was stolen from the Show and recovered later, has again disappeared. It was handed by the police to Louis de Cotta, tbe Datoh's agent, and he has now reported its loss again to tbe poiioe. He thinks be left it56 words
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Article50 1910-08-25 6 The Anglo Chinese School extends a very cordial invitation to all friends of education and, in particular, to tbe parents and friends of tbe students to call at tbe buildiogfi, in Coleman Street, on Saturday, tbe 27 ili instant, from 4to 6 p.m to inspect tbe work of tbe school.50 words
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Article53 1910-08-25 6 We have reoeived the July number of tbe Shield, a magazine of iosurance published at Shanghai by the China Mutual Life Insurance Company. It contains a complete account of the proceedings of the twelfth annnal meeting of tbe company together with agency notes and many illustrated articles showing its progress53 words
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Article63 1910-08-25 6 Ostrich plumes always an expensive item of woman's millinery— are gradually growing more and more valuable. During tbe last three years the price of these feathers has risen 80 per cent. A feather that a few years ago cost only £10 is now worth £16. Tl i- ostriou plume is63 words
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Article72 1910-08-25 6 We understand that about the middle of next month, Mr. A. W. Prautch, special representative of the Manila Merchants' Asso ciation, tbe Carnival and tbe Bureau of Agriculture, will give a lantern lecture in Singapore on Philippine products and in dustries. The slides show various phases of tbe culture of72 words
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Article78 1910-08-25 6 A report in a Manila paper states that the Eastern and Australian liner Eastern, en route from Australian ports to Manila, went ashore last week at Broadmount, between Thursday Island and Port Darwin. Tbe news of the accident to the vessel was con veyed to Manila in a cable reoeived78 words
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Article84 1910-08-25 6 Strenuous efforts have been made to interest American machinery firms in tbe Fibre Exhibition to be held at Sourabaya next year. The idea is to get as full a display as possible of fibre-oleaning machines. An agent Bent to tbe United States for tbe purpose finds the main difficulty to84 words
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Article90 1910-08-25 6 It is notified in the garrison orders for general information that details of tbe 2nd Bn. East Kent Regiment will arrive at this station as follows Draft of one sergeaut, three corporals, and 176 privates, (no married families), from England per transport Robilla, due on October 8, next. Advance party90 words
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Article86 1910-08-25 6 Tbe M. E. Annual Summer Bible School for Women began its sessions on Tuesday ia tbe Deaconess Home. There was a goodly number of women from the different native oburcbes— Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Miss Martin, of Penang, who was in oharge of tbe meeting, gave an eloquent address in86 words
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Article97 1910-08-25 6 The Government Monopolies Department prosecuted a Chinaman t r two oontraven tions of tbe Chandu Ordinance, in tbe second poiioe oonrt to day. The first charge was one of being in possession of cbandu, other than Government chandu, to tbe value of 130, and the second, of attempting to export97 words
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Article99 1910-08-25 6 Mr. Prendergast and Mr. Bay lee figured in a scene in the Legislative Assembly at Melbourne on July 28. Mr. Bayles took objection to a remark by Mr. Pnndergast, and said he bad reoeived overtures from members of tbe Opposition as 1 to taking a certain position in connection with99 words
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Article430 1910-08-25 6 The Rev. P. N. Hunter arrived at Batavi* on August 15. Mr. J. A. Brown, the manager o( Moar River Estate, Johoro, has come back from home leave. M. le Comte de Bondy informs us that he resumed direction of the French Consulate bete, on August 22,430 words
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Article46 1910-08-25 6 We are informed that arrangements are being made with the head office of the Boy scouts in London with a view to some titty warrant holders in tbe Straits and F. M. s. going to attend the Coronation celebrations at home next year.46 words
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Article75 1910-08-25 6 It is officially announced that tbe aeronaut Drexel, at Lanark, attained an altitude of 6,760 feet, which is the world's record. Tbe flight was most daring. He was lost among ominous clouds, causing great anmty to the thousands woo searched for him but fruitlessly. He eventually took75 words
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Article75 1910-08-25 6 A fierce fight took place at Bantry on August 14 owing to tbtee Members of farliameiit, supporters of Mr. Utduiond, attempting to deliver tpeeches. 'lho platfoim was bombarded and tbe members tied. >orty poisons were injured, including the cbi«Jl of pjlice. The police made several75 words
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Article110 1910-08-25 6 Active preparations are being resumed for the Festival of Empire in 1911. Arrangements are on an even more elaborate scam tiian previously, and strenuous efforts are bting made to render tbe festival titling tor lue Coronation year, when so many of the Overseas Dominions will be110 words
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Article170 1910-08-25 6 An echo of the robber boom was beard in a case which was opened iv the first poiioe court yesterday alttrnoon. Hung Nam Cuong, who described bituie lai a broker, was cuargtd with criminal bieach of trust in respect of a hum of (560. Toe prosecutor, a170 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1910-08-25 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. The "Favourite" MELACHRINO'S "ISIS" CIGARETTE The Connoißeenr pronoances them to be The Best," 7 hey are Cool and Fragrant, A delightful smoke in every Cigarette. Sole Agexxt*: LITTLE'S. SUCTION GAS PLANTS. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Power* Gas Corporation, Ltd., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, 55, Victoria Street, Singapore. Robert64 words
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Advertisement171 1910-08-25 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. THE BIG SHOW To-Nlght. 2nd Sbow, 8.80 to 10 p.m. 1. OVERTURE SELECTION THE MERKY WIDOW." 2. HUNTING CdAMOIS IN THE ALPS. 8. THE DEATH OF CHARLES THE HOLD. 4. HIS NISW APPOINTMENT. 10 to in 80 p.m. DENNY Master of Myateries ASSIBTKD BY MISS AERO. 6.171 words
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Article139 1910-08-25 7 THE ANNEXATION CONVENTION SIGNED. Attitude of the European Powers. i Rkcter's Telegram London, August 26. Renter learns that the British Government does not object to tbe annexation of Korea by Japan politically, but has been considering wbat commercial effect the change will have. No statement can be139 words
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Article59 1910-08-25 7 The Crown Prince as Rector of Koenigsberg. [Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram.] Berlin, August 24. The Crown Prinoe has been made Rector Magnihoentissimus" of the Koenigsberg University. His royal highness thanked the I'niversity for the honour, and in doing so he emphasised tbe growing strength of German nationality. The59 words
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Article47 1910-08-25 7 Experiments Going on for Two Years. Rki tkh's Tklboram. London, August 26. The British Admiralty has been experimenting with naval motors and has been perfecting details for two years. They hope to begin installing them in small cruisers boforo they are used in a battleship.47 words
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Article44 1910-08-25 7 |Dir Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblbobam.] Berlin, August 24. Elections are taking place in Greece for a National Assembly. M. Venizilos resigns all his Cretan offices and is a candidate for the Assembly. Turkey is not protesting, because M. Venizilos is a Greek subject.44 words
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Article31 1910-08-25 7 Position Now Considered Hopeless [Rbctkb's Telegram.] London, August 24. The position of H. M. S. Bedford appears to be hopeless. Bad weather prevents assistance being rendered to her.31 words
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Article27 1910-08-25 7 [Bbotbi's 'f ■liqkam] London, Augast 24. A Constantinople telegram reports severe earthquakes in Asiatic Tuikey, and the Moslems are offering prayers and sacrificing sheep.27 words
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Article25 1910-08-25 7 [Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram.] Berlin, August 24. Prince Frederick Leopold his handed the order of the Black Eagle to King Manuel of Portugal.25 words
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Article22 1910-08-25 7 [DIR OSTASIATISCHS LLOYD TBLBORAM.] Berlin, August 24. A Coonci'. of Honour has exculpated Hen Kuyper from charges of corruption.22 words
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Article15 1910-08-25 7 I'.iBDTSB'S TILSQRAM.] London, August 24. Cholera is steadily declining at St. Petersburg.15 words
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Article112 1910-08-25 7 Considerable anxiety regarding tbe onrest in the labour world prevails throughout Europe. Shipbuilding and railway trouble is threatening in Great Britain. Tbe shipbuilding strike in Germany assumes ever increasing proportions. The railway men in France are fighting for a minimum wsge on all tbe lines112 words
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Article83 1910-08-25 7 Messrs. Hogg and Cos. Quotations To-day. Messrs. Hogg and Co. kindly favour us with tbe London prices they have received this morning Quotations. Middle Middle Prices. Puces. Allagars 6/- Linggis 64/Anglo Malays 26/- Lumuts 80/- p. Bukit Kajangs 67/6 Merlimaus 7, BakitMertajamsB/4j Patalings 66/6 Chersonese 4/- R.83 words
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Article448 1910-08-25 7 Passing Coolies for Service in Straits and F. M. S. Through the courtesy of Hongkong Government officials a representative of the South China Morning Post has been permitted to witness tbe examination of assisted emigrants for Singapore. The process, says our contemporary, is a t-imple yet completely detailed448 words
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Article407 1910-08-25 7 The Disaster to A First Class Cruiser. The accident to H. M. S. Bedford involves tbe most serious loss sustained by the British navy for a long time, not only in the number of poor fellows who have lost their lives by drowning but in the debtruotion407 words
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Article71 1910-08-25 7 The French Chamber of Commerce at London bai, through the Government of Indo China, taken steps in practical fashion to further trade between the United Kingdom and that colony. The chamber has undertaken to give information, tree, to all traders in Indo-Cbina who wish to open np business relations with71 words
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Article800 1910-08-25 7 PROMINENT RANGOON MAN'S IMPRESSIONS. Government Responsible for a Lot Candid criticism, in the general, is good nourishment for the aspiring soul and what is good for the individual soul must be also beneficial to tbe soul of a community. Therefore it was candid criticism which a800 words
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Article309 1910-08-25 7 Important Assets Which Promise Good Profits. At the ordinary general meeting of tbe Rubber Exploration Company, Limited, Mr. A. V. Conybeare (chairman), in tbe coarse of I his remarks, said I do not know that there i is anything particular that I have to ad 3 to what309 words
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Article1681 1910-08-25 7 A STRANGE STORY OF RUBBER PURCHASE. Melbourne Company and Amazing Valuations. Recently we quoted from the Melbourne Argus the strange story told by a gentleman named Glass who said that be had paid cash down to the Rijab of Klang for certain rubber properties. Mr. Glass was1,681 words
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Article312 1910-08-25 7 Authorities Testing an Improved Method. The naval and military authorities are engaged in carrying ont a series of tests which may prove to have the very satinfactory result of prolonging the life of the barrel of the service rifle. This much can be said in view of what312 words
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Article90 1910-08-25 7 EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS AT LISBON. Warships Ready to Bombard the Rebels. fRBCTBR'S TbLBORAM.] London, August -4. Despite official denials the details are leaking oat of a revolutionary plot in Portugal. Not since King Carlos was murdered has there been such a military display.. The tint division of the90 words
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Article132 1910-08-25 7 Serious Complaints Against the Penang Institution. (Fhom Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, Augast M. The Straits Echa, referring to the General Hospital, says it is ''scandalously understaffed," and in describing it as a death trap alleges there are not nearly sufficient nurxus, and the present staff is overworked132 words
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Article74 1910-08-25 7 (From Ocb Own Correspondent Penaag, August 24. At the share auction hare today the following prices were realised l,OOO Perak River Valleys at 86 cents each, 500 Nollmays at 11, 6 CO Ayer Kunings at »1, 125 Briebs at £1 Is., 600 Lunas at S3, 60074 words
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Article46 1910-08-25 7 (Fhom Odb Own Cohhispondint.) Penang, August 26. Mr. J. W. Haddon, assistant Government Analyst, Singapore, has arrived hero to take aver the daties of Mr. J. C. Cowap who prooeeds to Singapore to relieve Dr. Dant, who is shortly proceeding home on long leave.46 words
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Article46 1910-08-25 7 (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 25. Messrs. Kennedy and Company's Malay bill collector, Osman, has been arrested on a charge of criminal broach of tr jst in respect at $117. It is understood that there are further charges involving larger amounts.46 words
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Article163 1910-08-25 7 Vessel More Valuable Foundered Than Afloat. The British Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the steamship Cadoxton, which was kept afloat for several days in the Bay of Biscay by her crew baling with buckets, and was then abandoned, was recently concluded at Cardiff. The163 words
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Article179 1910-08-25 7 Onder date, July 28, the Olobe sayH Last I week closed at £148 15s. cub, £140 17s. 6j. i three months. The week opened firmer, and an advance took place of 10». Tlio market i then became irregular, and declined 17s. til. 1 in two working days,179 words
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Article56 1910-08-25 8 The Lagoon Football Club have withdrawn from tbe League as several of thoir players have gone home. Tbore was a further League Association foot- i ball match on the esplanade yesterday after- I noon, tho Singapore Recreation Club meet i me the V.M.C A. and buffering defeat56 words
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Article178 1910-08-25 8 L. L. T. C. Tournament. The following are results of yesterday s pi*y L ii v -lusMiii 1 Pairs. Mrs GansloMt-r aod Mr. Miles boat Mrs. Backland and Mr Cox, 1— 6—2, 6— il. Ladies' Docblks. Mr- Kobertson and Mrs. Darbishire v. Misses Guod. unfinished. To-day'» Ties. LsMM'178 words
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Article472 1910-08-25 8 Le Neve Professes Ignorance of the Dentist's Wife. Tulfgrauis in Australian papers bring further details of the dentist rippen, who was arrested on board the Montrose at farther Point, in the St. Lawrence ltiver, on July 81, on a charge of having murdered hiH wife at Hilldrop472 words
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Article162 1910-08-25 8 The Globe is resoonsiblo for tbe following .—The progress of organic chemistry is mark od from tiae to time by tbe building np, or synthesis of organio compounds previously only lonnd in nature. Caoutchouc, or indiarnbber thus built up artificially is one of the latest triumphs of tnis162 words
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Article486 1910-08-25 8 Round the World in a Sixty-ton Yacht. An interesting arrival in the harbour this morning, says the Ceylon Observer, of August 17. was the twomasted American yacht Seafarer. This little vessel, which has a grott* tonnage of 62 and a nett tonnage of 42, is on a trip486 words
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Article210 1910-08-25 8 Four-Weekly Service to Commence In September. Some few months ago, says tbe Bangkok Times, the Hoyal Packet S. N. Co. put forward tentatively a proposal t) establish a line of steamers running betwu9n Bangkok and Java ports. The suggestion lias received a good deal of support both210 words
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Article275 1910-08-25 8 British Companies and Freehold Land. The Hun. Charles H. Strntt, as ohairmau of the Anglo Datoh Plantations Co., at tbo meeting of that corporation, explained the position in regard to British companies and freehold land in tho Dutch East Indie*. The Bill iotroduoed into the275 words
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Article1117 1910-08-25 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Moraing. Singapore, August 25th. 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issoe tbe following list of quotations this morning i— RUBBER SHARES. Norn. Value. Bayer*. Sellers. 2/. AUagar 5/6 6,6 3/. Option! 8,9 5/6 £1 Anglo-Java 11/9 12/9 11,117 words
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Article336 1910-08-25 8 Frenchwoman's Strange Cataleptic Seizure. Tli. Paris papers publish the story of a servant named Josephine who has tall<n into a oataleptio slumber and cannot be awakened. She is at present in tbe hospital at Aleocon, where she has been since January 22 of this yaar. Josephine,336 words
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Article197 1910-08-25 8 Ship Witnesses Unusual Volcanic Display. Flames hundreds of feet high, bursting through tbe snowcap of Mount Shishaldin, at the eastern end of I'nimak Island, one of the Aleutian group, were observed by those on board the freight steamship Montara, whioh arrived at Seattle, on July 16,197 words
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Article191 1910-08-25 8 The 15.9 hp. Arrol- Jobntton has broken all record 4 for the Land's End to John o* Oroats run, and, incidentally, set up a there and- back record. Tbe total journey of 1,773 miles was accomplished in 77 hrs. 18 tnin., while the first191 words
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Article46 1910-08-25 8 Another British exploring expedition is at work in Dutch New Guinea, under the leadership of Mr. A. 8. Meek, a naturalist of note, who has two assistants Messrs. H. Q. and A. S. Eicbborn. At tbe date of last advices, iho party wit oaadofltepg HSPtlctans QBsiHHUtUimO.46 words
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Advertisement64 1910-08-25 8 I have lost ionr toes in the Mt. Cook snows; An eye on tbe Tastnan Sea, A band and a jaw in a circular saw. And a iv Jt by a tailing tree But I never look ill from a cold or a ohill, For health I could aye endure,64 words
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Advertisement40 1910-08-25 8 WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED OOD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. Aids digestion. Does not upset tbe stomach and is unrivalled for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic lor building up the system. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0040 words
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Advertisement519 1910-08-25 8 no home 1 MARLBORO UGH I^^™ l^^^™"™ BBACH ROAD. is Tbe Popular Show. COMPLETE PATHES UIOH-CLASS KILMb. without a ANIGHT. WITHOUT A gecond ghow 9M upm ft 1. IN THE LAND OF MONKEYS AMD I VI f\ Y\~% Af\nAtiA SNAKES. A coloured pioture showITliilllllllllllllH inK Fo Rt Lif in tlie519 words
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Advertisement195 1910-08-25 8 TURNOUT WANTED. Wanted, cob with trap, harness, etc., complete. KuplicH to B. I!., o o Straits Times, 20*28 BUN6ALOW WANTED. Wanted, in the neighborhood of Keppol Harbour, bungalow containing four bedrooms, etc. t". T, c o Straits Times. MM AUCTION SALE Of SCRAP IRON AND (iIRUEK CUT. TINGS, At Messrs.195 words
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Article451 1910-08-25 9 NEW MUSIC INDUCES TO MORE GRACEFUL MEASURES. The Rage of the Coming Season. The Smart Set may want rapid waltzes, but the general tendency is towards a slow movement. Such is tbe opinion of Mr. Obatlt s D'Albert, Vice President of tbe Im perial Sooiety of Dance Teachers,451 words
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Article646 1910-08-25 9 No Lack of Speakers to Fight Socialism. Practically from every pirt of the British Isles hundreds of men with a deep rooted aversion to Saculist doe'rinef, and others who are aspirants to fame as orators, have offered their services as sp> akers to the Ami Socialist Union. Tbe646 words
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Advertisement111 1910-08-25 9 Smith Premier New Model VISIBLE HO. tO. toflßspflß" I S9*s# v Ucti 11 PRICE: $215 Tk^jjlfi^^ PRICE: $215. Absolutely Visible Writing. Key for Each Character. Interchangeable Carriages. Uniform Touch. SOLE AGENTS STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., LTD., 15. BATTERY ROAO. SINGAPORE. HARVEY'S WHISKY "R. V." A Genuine Scotch at a reasonable111 words
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Advertisement628 1910-08-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tm stwamsrs of this Company maintain a rntrular direot serrioe between Oaloutta, Strait*, Hongkong, Bhanftbal and Japan, taking oargo, ■>n through BiUa of Lading for Oanton, Swatow, Amoy. Obefoo, Tientsin. Newohwang, Yaaflsce Ports, Formosa, tbs Philippine*, ac,. Me. Steamers Tom Oommaadsr KoTfisa 4,888628 words
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Advertisement592 1910-08-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR PENAN6 AND RAN6OON. b.b. OLKNOGI.K, Aunnut 28. FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOW. s.B. SEANG 888, September 5 This steamer has excellent accommodation for passengers, and carrier qualified rargoon. She has Electric Lights through 3Qt. For freight or passage, apply to TAIK LBB OCAN592 words
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Advertisement347 1910-08-25 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little 4 Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn 4 Co., Battery Road k Anoeuias Street. Messrs. Koh A Co., 00, Bras Basab Road Messrs. Obee Soon Co., Orchard Hoad.347 words
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Article501 1910-08-25 10 GREAT LEG4L BATTLE THAT COST £200,000 RECALLED. Two Famous Trials. The death is announced of Sir Hemy Alfred Joseph Doughty-Tichborne, the twelfth baronet, which took place at his seat, Tichborne Park, Alresford, Hampshire, on July 27, from a paralytic stroke. He returned from a big game501 words
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Article434 1910-08-25 10 Prospects of Finding Large Oil Deposits. The ordinary general meeting of the British Borneo Exploration Comany, has been held at tbe office-, St. ft within s- lane, London. Mr. Edmund Davis, who presided, stated that at the date of tbe balance sheet February 28 last— the cash was434 words
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Advertisement465 1910-08-25 10 INSURANCE. CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Mead Office Shanghai: Hegistered ander the Life Assurance Companies Aots, Eaglatj. and under the Honeknn Ordinance 1 POSITION OF COMPANY Twelfth Year). T tal Insurance in force $*****,886. Total Assets 8,«16,2*9. Total Fundß 8,ai6,812. Total Income for Year 3,5«6,557. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST.465 words
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Advertisement343 1910-08-25 10 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. FIRE AND MOTOR CAR RISKS Oi every description granted by this Company at rates of premium and subject to conditions which will be found favourable to the Insured. PATERBON. SiMONS CO.. LTD.. Agents. D 1250 J»10H FIBB IHEUfiASCB CCHPABT OF PABIB anuuuuv 1318 BJEHBBVBS AND TOTAB343 words
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Advertisement528 1910-08-25 10 BANKING. IHARTERED BANK 8F INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. .HOORPORATKD BY BO TAB OHABTBB. Pali up Oapital la 10,000 Saarea of »W eaoa f11.M0.000 iTaiiin Foal ai.boo.ooo EUterve friability ot Froprliton 01.M0.000 BAHKBBB. Baak ot Bagtaai. ■aUoaal Bank ot Beoetaai. Ckl loaaoa City a Midi*.! Baak, it*. BIHQAPOBK BBAHOH. Ourreat Aeoonaei528 words
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Advertisement43 1910-08-25 10 THEY MAKE YOU FEEL 6000. The pleasant purgative effect experienced by all who use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the healthy condition of the body and m md which they create makes one feel joyful. For Bale by all Dispensaries aDd Dealera.43 words
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Advertisement615 1910-08-25 10 SALES BY AUCTION. Auction Sale of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COTTAGE PIANO PUNTS. ETC.. At "Rosebank." No. 6, Mount Elizabeth FWI. On Saturday, August 27, at 2 p.m. AN EXCELLENT TONED COTTAGE PIANO BY M f HACH\LS 4 CO HAMBURG. IN FIHST-CLASS ORDER beautifully carved teak plate cabinet Waft Klass615 words
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Advertisement474 1910-08-25 10 AUCTION BALE Of I XREDEEMED PLEDGES. The property of twelve Pawnshops. On Thmtd.iy, oVpfcatfer at 10 MB, On Sattird"//. 3, On Tv- NBBft 6, The Pledges, consisting of Watches, Chain*, Gold and Diamond Rings, Earrings, P.roooh. es, Chinese and Native Ornaments, etc., will be on view t our Mart two474 words
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Article1245 1910-08-25 11 MOTORS MOTORING. NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Flexibility or Speed. It may be accepted as a settled matter tbat auioon (lie rank and tile of motorists, speed is far from being the first consideration, hence there has been a more or less active interest evinced in the question of1,245 words
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Advertisement368 1910-08-25 11 WOLSELEY Siddeley. THE CAR FOR COMFORT AND RELIABILITY." SOLE AOENTS FOR STKAITS SETTLEMENTS: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, Singapore. THE MOTOR AND CARRIAGE WORKS. MOTOR GARS FOR HIRE DAY OR NIGHT. General Repairers of Cycles, Motors, C >ils, Magneto, eto. Cycles and Cars tuned, overhauled on Contract. All Tyres Vuloaniied by Harvey368 words
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Advertisement375 1910-08-25 11 COLDS AND PNrUMDNIA. There can be no excuse for a man if he allows a cold to develop into pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counteracts any tendency towards this disease and many doctor's bills have been saved by its timely use. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. Japanese Dentist, 74.375 words
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Advertisement527 1910-08-25 11 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers, Monumental Masons, Sculptors and Marble Merchants. The oldest MtabUshed firm of its kind in the Straits. Patronised by the best neoole j in the land. Beautiful and Artistio Marble and Granite Monuments of evory description always o» hand from 116 upwards; also Iron Ratings for grave527 words
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Advertisement605 1910-08-25 12 WANTSKRANI WANTED. W hM, K-a> i fey small Rubbrr Estate Stat' M.Uiy iM.uind and t>< nd copies ol te«ti nouia ht K c/'o Straits Times. Mil MOTOR CARS WANTED. Two ri rondhand Motor Oatm, 12 16 h. p., 2 or 4 cylinder, four or five wabr. State what prict- rr605 words
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Advertisement564 1910-08-25 12 WMTB. CHKC6E OF CHILDREN WANTED. A young lady who has liad much < xperi ence with children, will be glad to take charge of child or children, alone or as a help to I auntH going to England in return for passage. Please correspond with OH., c o Straits Times.564 words
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Advertisement368 1910-08-25 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. BOOMS TO LET. At Zetland House (Armenian Street). Apply on the premises. COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 86, Barker Road, with immediate entry. Apply to F. B. David, 1, Malacca Street. 1906 HOUBEB TO BE LET. Nos. 81 and 83, Institntion Hill River Valley Road.368 words
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Advertisement505 1910-08-25 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. PIANO FOR SALE One RacLal's Cottcge Piano in excellent condition. Apply 77, Scott's Hoad. SAND FOR SALE. Best white Gaylaog sand. For rates per cartload or ton, apply to A. K. Marican, No. 672, North Bridge Road. IBM FOR SALE Handsome turnout, the property of Capt. R.505 words
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Advertisement645 1910-08-25 12 NOTICES. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Messrs. Koh and Sin Co., Brokers, have this day removed to No 89, Bras Ba-th Road, where their business will be canted on in future. KOH SAN CO. Singapore, August 24, 1910. STRAITB STEVEDORES AND CO. Contractors of Labour and Provisions for vessels. Loading and discharging645 words
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Advertisement622 1910-08-25 12 NOTICES. AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SNOW. All accounts outstanding against tbe committee of tue Agri Horticulture Show sbould be sont to tbe undersigned to be checked, as boon as possible. (Sd.) M. RODESSB, Hon. Secretary. Singapore, August 24, 1910. ■MM IN THE MATTER OF CLUNY RUBBER ESTATES, LTD.. IN LIQUIDATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY622 words
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