The Straits Times, 16 January 1911
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Title Section13 1911-01-16 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 16. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS. NO. 23.46513 words
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Advertisement187 1911-01-16 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. Gents' "Rainthorne" Coats are: Tailor Made rs?lk ater roo Smart Li^ ht Wei^ ht Cool. Comfortable. Price: /I 1 Price: $16. s«k^T $lw. THE "V r J3I^"Z- LATEST CTJT. 4 Shades in all Sizes. A VERY FASHIONABLE GARMENT AT A Popular187 words
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Advertisement148 1911-01-16 1 Modern fß,aineoats 4&>* READY FOR WEAR IN ALL SIZES. Robinson's ZAMBRENE Raincoats Xi■ MX In appearance they are similiar to ordinary over- •coats, produced in fine medium weight textures, and fmv wt^' numerous up-to-date designs. mf \&W Jm^r After a shower they will not "Cockle-up" and /'^mwm\ r^i; > become148 words
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Advertisement24 1911-01-16 1 USE MORSES DISTEMPER ADAMSON. GILFILLAN WO C.OITO JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO., 166, Orchard Road. Furniture Dealers and Commission Agents. PRICES CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY. SS24 words
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Article1239 1911-01-16 2 A SUNDAY EXPERIENCE IN THE FRENCH CAPITAL, Search for Receipt. John N. Raphael "rites in the Evening Standard a« follows :-I have looked upon the taw when it is red.^nd I know now how it is that the French Budget lias run atari 0l funds to help tin1,239 words
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Advertisement455 1911-01-16 2 A Medical Officer Debility, Nervous Exhaustion— Certainly the absolute confidence of eminent doctors is evidence enough of the exceptional benefits imparted by Phosfenne bvendoc tors cannot do more to prove their confidence than by u»*g Pkosfervu to remedy tktw im disorders. Could any proof be j^ ffi more g s455 words
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Advertisement522 1911-01-16 2 CROUP PREVENTED. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not only a certain core for cr< up, bat it will prevent the attack when freely given as soon as the first symptoms appear. la many thousands of homes it is kept constantly at hand ready for infant use as soon as the croupy522 words
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Advertisement106 1911-01-16 2 "'Hazeline' Snow (IKADE MARK) mX> A (w4A7iri IMcJ Neither nor I? mountain I Jk»*f*w*r ir V \sj>*sx-\ v Jj2E greasy snow Jbh&**"W*-j^J Greatly reduced for Prickly Heat Its soothing and healing properties produce a delicious feeling of coolness and comfort. The ideal balm for painful sunburn, it instantly relieves the106 words
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Article632 1911-01-16 3 THE VIEWS OF A JAPANESE EXPERT. Perfect Transport of tbe Future. Since the iiu]M>riation of two acroplam s by the Japanese military authorities the Wtkjtdk of aviation has occupied a considerable amount of attention in the Jai>anese I'ress. Tlit- < >saka Mainichi quotes Captain Hino. a632 words
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Article158 1911-01-16 3 A IVkiii" wire of Dcci ■h« llatM A force of about fifty solilkis was itxently onlriol to iKToinpaiiy the 1 Sinking ic]irc~iu liitivis lcuk to Kunytin. At this action nmst of tht representatives beeauie annoy <l ami displayed considerable frclin^. One of the iiiiiiilm-i- joMMd off the158 words
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Advertisement670 1911-01-16 3 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM MAY 1. 1909. AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. IP TRAINS. 12 8 4 6 6 7 8 0 10 11 12 AM. A.M. V .<«. AM. AM. P.M. PM. PM. I'M. I'M. I.M. I'M Passir Pa«jarg 7 25 4 80 IS670 words
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Advertisement91 1911-01-16 3 CURE FOR BILIOUS'iESS. liiliouPßesg is doe to a disotdcred condition of tbe stomacb. Cbaraher'ain's Tablets are essentially a stcmacb medicine, intended opecial y to act on tbat or^an to oleanee it, strengthen it, tone atd imiiorate it, to re gplate tbe liver and to banish biliousness pot>ititely and iffictually. For91 words
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Advertisement517 1911-01-16 3 MARTIN'S French Rrmxly for all IrraftlUritlaa. I m.usaii.l< n( I^<liC\ ko«-|i l.ii <jl t> ,i :t ,sfl- in iLe l»«i'.-. o llu- on lir-t I wen ot .my IrmfuUrity the SvM. in a»l] n«y l>a MaVaTTIH. Cl^'u. 'iCUTHAM TOM. E NCL A N IX The Merit of a Medicine. Is517 words
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Advertisement185 1911-01-16 3 TESTED AND RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS. Whalley's Concentrated Sanitary Fluid. AS SUPPL'EQ TO TIE J§BS' AND THE CORPORATION ROYAL HOUSEHOLDS 'y^JUf^fS^M 0F THE CITY CFLGNOON *I«M!Tf HID TIAOL M&BK. of Wballej't ConcentratOne Gallon SuJ^vKSi 200 Gallons. fectant yet discovered. CAN BE HAD FROM LBADINO DISPENSARIES AND STORES. THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, Bole185 words
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Advertisement625 1911-01-16 4 STEAMER SJULINfiS. ivira STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bill* of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward ifor China.) 1911 Devanha Mar 10625 words
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Advertisement552 1911-01-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all552 words
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Advertisement638 1911-01-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO. AMD TOYO KISEN KAfeHA The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 13,000 tons, twin screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA, ASIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA. NIPPON MARC, TENYO638 words
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Advertisement237 1911-01-16 4 BTEAMEB BAILIH63. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE, Tub NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO BDROPE .via CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE UNITBD STATB3. Route from Hongkong via Sbainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanoouver. R.M.S. Bmfbbss or Ibdia Twin sore w steam. R.M.S. Bkprms or237 words
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Advertisement563 1911-01-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. vw The .teamen of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and ocoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking563 words
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Advertisement655 1911-01-16 4 STEAMER BAILIH6B N. D. L. ■orddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPEfML GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company *ail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naple* (connecting Marseille*. Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Snez, Aden, Colombo, Penan*;, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Tsingtau,655 words
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Article154 1911-01-16 5 FIXTURES. Monday, January 16. High Water, 10.41 a m. Chamber of Commoroe, 2.80. Concert: Tentonia Club, 9. Taipusam Festival. Tuesday, January 17. High Water, 0 26 a.m., 11.27 a.m. Hotel van Wijk meeting, 6.15. Wednesday, January 18. High Water, 1.0 a.m., 0.18 p.m. Thursday, January 19. High154 words
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Article147 1911-01-16 5 To-Day. Malacca Hoog Ho 3 pm Port Swettenham and Telok AnsDQ Perak S pm Malacca Malacca 4 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Car'thenshire 4 pm Batavia, Samarang and Soarabaya Heimdal 4 pm ToMobbow. PenaDg, Malacca, F.M.S. and Johore (Overland) By train 6 am Cuoob Olanggi 8 am147 words
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Article71 1911-01-16 5 >e<- 1 R P. <fc O. >co 19 N. D. L. )ec S3 B. I. >Ec 28 M. M >co SO P. AC). «n 3 N. D. L. an S B. I. Lan 9 M. M. fan 13 P. &O. fan 16 N.D. L. Jan 7 Jan71 words
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Article332 1911-01-16 5 Latest Arrivals. Batavier, Brit str 219 tons, Capt Simpson, Jan IS. From Natnna Is., Jan 18. Copra and 89 d.p. Too Hoe Lye. For Natnna Is. Jan 18— Rds. Bromnr, Dut str 824 tons, Captain Hobma, Jan 16. From Djambie, Jan 14. 0.0. and d.p. Bbips Agenoy, Ltd.332 words
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Article73 1911-01-16 5 January 14 Nord, Nor str, Palembaug A. IfilUm I. Put str, Oeooa via ports A. Wfßtm D, Dutstr, BaUvia Chakrbhonft, Biam str, Bangkok via ports <'"<>t!ianna, Hrit str, Sydney via ports A rural Stilly, Fch str, Saigon Raner, Ger Btr, Deli and Asahau Hingafore, Brit str, Bangkok IS Tydeui,73 words
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99 1911-01-16 5 Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To -Day. TANJONQ PAQAR. Bin Whim Bina Knantan. East W. Samoa I— Teetta, Heimdai. Biuu Wham— D. h. Mum W. Bam. > Benoleuch. a a t— Nil. B ,4— Carmarthenshire. a r— Nil. a a 6— Tvdeus,99 words
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Article799 1911-01-16 5 Arrivals. Per steimer Goeben, January 19. From Yokohama via ports: H. E. Phya Naba Nabhab, Miss Cbied, Master Clsfb, Miss Matt>umota Wak.i, Mr. Obarzahtm Brehmer, Mr. Gulden, Mr G. H. Hodson, losp. Martins, Mrs. and Miss JajU, Mr. and Mrs. Wileox, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. l799 words
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847 1911-01-16 5 Tbe French have a particularly happy phrase which, literally translated, meant "Tbe Joy of Living." It conjures up in tbe mind 's eye a picture of buoyant health and happiness which appeals with particular force to the jaded resident in the tropics.847 words
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Article249 1911-01-16 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sihoapoik January 10, 1911. On London— Bank 4 m/i S/4| Demand S/4& Private 8 m/i 2/4 ft do Bm/a M 2/4 j On OffHMny— Bank d/d M 840 Private 8 m/i 244 do 8 m/i 340i On Frame*— Bank d/d 306 Private 8 m/i 889* do 6249 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article178 1911-01-16 5 Issue 2 Valve. <S! Buyers Seller*. 10 10 Bolat Tin 500 080 10 10 BruftDK 8.00 6.60 10 10 Bruseh Hyd, 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.76 2.00 41 41 KinM Tin 18.60 17.00 41 41 KledangTin 1.76 2.00 10 10 Knanten Tin 2.00 800 41 41 Lahat Mines 8.60178 words
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Article595 1911-01-16 5 Issue 2 Value Bayers. Seller* 2/. 3/- Allaear *l- 4/6 2 3 AnKloMalmy 19/6 1.0.9 af a/- Bata*« Maiaks 1/9 a/s :i «1 Bate Caves 16.10.0 17.10.0 £1 41 Bata Tiga 4.0.0 4.6.0 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 3.0.0 3.6.6 £1 16/- Contributory 12.. rt 1.0.0 pm 41 41 Bakit595 words
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Article122 1911-01-16 5 Issue 2 Value Buyers. Bellow 10 10 Bastem nom. Smelting 10.00 10 T 8.00 41 Ml Electric Trwnw»y» 2/8 8 6 10 10 Fruer Ne»ve 28 50 27.00 100 Howuth Brekine 66.00 100 7% PreL 90.00 01 00 100 100 KmUßro.De!. 126.00 100 100 B% Cum. Prof. ncm. 10122 words
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Article48 1911-01-16 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 0% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves t% $284,000 1% 8% pre Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6% 1,878,000 nom. Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal 4]% of 1907 •l,«00,f00 8% 7%pw Spore Municipal 4]% of 1909 11,000,000 7% B%pre Spore Mumoipal 4% 1002,900 7%dia48 words
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Advertisement47 1911-01-16 5 You'll find it on the railway You'll find it on the sea You'll find it on the aeroplane. Wherever you may be Yoo'U find it in the counting. house, For all the folks attest, The fact that Wood's Great Peppermint Cure For coughs and colds is best47 words
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Advertisement124 1911-01-16 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. 17 At saleroom, small quantity of No. 1 Sheet and Scrap Rubber, at 11. Jan. 17— At saleroom, freehold land situ ate off Bast Cos A Road district of Tanah Merah Kitchill, at 2.80. Jan. 17 At saleroom, freehold residential property, known as No.124 words
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Advertisement191 1911-01-16 5 CLERK WANTED. Wanted for Mercantile Firm in F.M.S., experienced Eurasian or Chinese Clerk with thorough knowledge of office work in Imports. Only those with first-class experience and references need apply. Good salary and prospects to the right man. Apply in writing to J. R. 0., c/o Straits Times 161 311191 words
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Advertisement386 1911-01-16 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. EYE-SIGHT. IVJr. M. Lazarui (Son of the late Mr. N. Lawns), CAN BE GONBULTED FOR SIPZECT^CX/EIS. At Messr?, Barker and Keng Chaan (o,'o Straits Cycle ard Motor C 0.,) No. 16, Battery Road, From January 16, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. Consultation Free. 161 n C.386 words
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Advertisement49 1911-01-16 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1861. JUST RECEIVED New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc Monuments oi every description. RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in use. TELEPHONE i NO. 717. NO. 187. ORCHARD ROAD 049 words
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1052 1911-01-16 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 16. THE GREAT PEACE FUND. A week or two ago we had a brief telegram stating that Mr. Andrew Carnegio had found a new use for his superabundant wealth. He had transferred £2,000,000 of 5 per cent, first mortgage bonds to a Board of Trustees1,052 words
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Article14 1911-01-16 6 Messrs. Fisher, Pearce, and Batchclor will represent the Australian Commonwealth at the Imperial Conference.14 words
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Article17 1911-01-16 6 Mr. N. H. Lazarus, the well-known optician has arrived in Singapore. His advertisement appears on another page.17 words
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Article21 1911-01-16 6 The Choir for the Burns concert are reminded that a practice will be held tomorrow afternoon in the theatre at 5.15.21 words
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Article20 1911-01-16 6 A fire in a yacht builder's yard at Gosport, near Portsmouth, on December 28, momentarily imperilled Nelson's ship, the Victory.20 words
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Article35 1911-01-16 6 Attention is drawn to the wrestling contest which is to take place to-night at the Haritna Hall, between Croak, an American, and Breeco, a Rrs<uan, in addition to an interesting pro e .tunme of pictures.35 words
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Article28 1911-01-16 6 A special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange will be held at 2.80 p.m. to-day to consider the proposed imposition of an Income Tax.28 words
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Article37 1911-01-16 6 A Hylain employed at the sawmill at Tanjong Rhu was sawing a baulk of timber there when he fell upon the circular saw. One of his legs was cut clean off, and he was removed to hospital.37 words
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Article34 1911-01-16 6 A jeweller at Cincinnati reported to the police that he had been robbed of diamonds valued at £2,000. Later on, the police arrested the jeweller himself, and found the missing diamonds in his pockets.34 words
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Article40 1911-01-16 6 The distribution of prizes of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, the 20th instant, at 4 p.m. Parents of pupils and friends of the school are cordially invited to be present.40 words
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Article40 1911-01-16 6 There was quite a large gathering of guests at Raffles Hotel, on Saturday, when a special dinner was given followed by a dance. The band of the Buffs played selections during the dinner and afterwards contributed the music for dancing.40 words
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Article34 1911-01-16 6 A third-flass passenger on the Niemen railway was carelessly handling benzine near Grodno, when it set the carriage alight. Several charred bodies have been recovered, and a number of other passengers were severely burned.34 words
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Article39 1911-01-16 6 The French Government is preparing a bill to grant railway men pensions on the basis of a number of years' service not hitherto entitling them to pensions. The annual cost of the pensions will be 7,000,000 francs (about £280,000).39 words
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Article41 1911-01-16 6 After three days' hearing before the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman -Jones, and a special jury. Tan Siang Hoon, alias Teo Kob Jin, was acquitted at the Assizes, on Saturday, on a charge of abetment of forgery. Prisoner was discharged.41 words
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Article43 1911-01-16 6 It is reported that Mrs. Williams, of 4 Mount Sophia, has on various occasions missed small sums of money from her safe. The total amount lost his 119 and the circumstances seem to indicate that someone is in possession of a duplicate key.43 words
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Article43 1911-01-16 6 In the South African Union House of Assembly, the Prime Minister (Mr. Botha) announced that the Natal poll-tax on natives would be continued, but the poll-tax on Europeans would be repealed, and another tax, operating throughout the Union, would be substituted for it.43 words
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Article53 1911-01-16 6 The Italian Chamber of Deputies is discussing a bill for the payment of a subsidy to an Italian shipping company for the transport of 7.000.000 tons of coal annually from South Wales to Italy. In the past £4,000,000 a year has been paid to English shipowners for the transport of53 words
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Article47 1911-01-16 6 There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening to witness the ti-ial performance of A Royal Jester which has been presented on several occasions to delighted audiences. It was a capital wind up to a successful season and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the production.47 words
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Article49 1911-01-16 6 Advice has been received from Rio de Janeiro that all the ten torpedo boat destroyers built for the Brazilian Government by Messrs. Yarrow have now arrived there without mishap, either as regards the vessels or their machinery. The Parana, the last of these vessels, reached Rio on December 18.49 words
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Article50 1911-01-16 6 A good programme including a number of new subjects was presented at the Marlborough cinematograph on Saturday night am 1 those who ventured out to the show in the rain appeared to have spent a pleasant evening. Some good comic films were shown, in conjunction with dramatic and descriptive subjects.50 words
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Article54 1911-01-16 6 The Star Operao Cmpany performed to a good house on Saturday night, despite tha weather. The piece staged was King Shamshir Alum, which was well received by the audience, the scenic effects being particularly good. Last night there was another good house to witness the staging of Princess Daria Kahimat54 words
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Article71 1911-01-16 6 The largest sailing ship in the world, the Unman ship Preussen, which went ash. n. near Dover, has been finally abandoned. Since she went on the rocks, after a collision in the Channel, hopes had been entertained that it would be possible to save the hull. The terrific gale recently71 words
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Article67 1911-01-16 6 The North Borneo Chamber of Commerce has instructed its secretary to write to the Postmaster-General at Labuan, asking that, if it were not already done, all steamers leaving Borneo ports for Labuan should take European and Straits mail to that port, in view of the -fact that there were often67 words
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Article70 1911-01-16 6 The City of London Corporation has deposited the bill by which it seeks powers to construct a new bridge over the Thames between Blackfriars and Southwark Bridges and to rebuild Southwark Bridge. The works proposed are dividend into five sections: The construction of the bridges, the widening of St. Pauls-churchyard70 words
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Article86 1911-01-16 6 The pictures now on exhibition at the Alhaiubra cinematograph arc quite up to the usual standard of excellence obtaining at that show, while some of the items on the programme are of unusual interest. The seventeenth edition of Pathe's Animated Gazette contains among other things a number of election scenes86 words
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Article459 1911-01-16 6 Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Owen arrived from the F. M. S. this morning, by tho Kinta. Messrs. Hamilton and Griffin, two police probationers, have just come down to Singapore from Ainoy where they have been studying ChineaaV Mr. Aubert, Manager of the Russo-Chinese Bank, died at459 words
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Article56 1911-01-16 6 The China Mail's Shanghai correspondent telegraphed to Hongkong on the 10th inst. Mr. 11. J. Craig, a member of the Municipal Council, and managing director of the firm of Craig and Company, wan charged at the Police Court to-day with fraud in connection with the Siak Indrapoera56 words
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Article73 1911-01-16 6 It is understood that H. M. S. Kent will arrive here from Hongkong on Friday next, and will remain here about two months. To-morrow, a Rugby match will be played on the Esplanade between the Minotaur and the S. the Club team being made up of the following:73 words
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Article185 1911-01-16 6 A few days ago a Chinaman living in the interior of the island reported to the police that he had lost a quantity of rice and fish and oil, valued at 187.20. He had given it to a sampan coolie to bring down the river to Singapore,185 words
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Article197 1911-01-16 6 Captain Owen K. Oillett, commander of the cruiser Warrior, has received from the Admiralty an expression of the Sea Lords' appreciation of the good seamanship and excellent services rendered by his officers and ship's company in averting what would have undoubtedly been a disaster in Plymouth Sound197 words
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Advertisement84 1911-01-16 6 Players J navy QiKture In i lb Patent Air-Tight Tina. "%T PRICE 55 CTB. obtainable at i Pet Tin. ROBINSON CO. ••THE BEST VALUE IN WATERPROOFS The Rubber King" WEATHERPROOF COAX. For Riding, Walking or Driving in all weathers. Our Special Va'ue (fclO RA Line. VpJ C^.OVJ. A Thoroughly reliable84 words
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Advertisement273 1911-01-16 6 REFINED AND UP-TO-DATE PRODUCTIONS ALHAMBRA To-Nlght. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. AMOMBST THE PMKES OF MMUV." i Religious Ceremony of a Marriage). WIT VERSUS lICEPS (An excellent comic). SONNY'S MICROSCOPE." A Series of Practical little Object Lessons. Thoroughly interesting. "THEtUIMtt The Marvellous Feats per formed by the Lady Acrobat273 words
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Advertisement13 1911-01-16 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on- page S as well as 8.13 words
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Article135 1911-01-16 7 GERMAN PRESS APPROVES ITS MODERATION. Explanations Made to Turkey. Recter's Telegram. London, January 15. The German Press praises M. Pichon's •aim reasonable speech, though it declares that the Russo-Gorman agreement marks the end of intrigues to isolate Germany. The opinion is expressed at Paris that an attemptReuter - 135 words
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Article69 1911-01-16 7 NEGOTIATIONS FOR TREATY WITH BRITAIN. Considerable Modifications Expected. Kk.likk's Telki.kam. London, Jauuary 14. Reuter learns that .la pan's aim in the negotiations now proceeding in Britain and other countries is to replace the present one-Hided conventional tariff by treaties of a more reciprocal character. The new treaties will69 words
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Article44 1911-01-16 7 Concessions to the Railwaymen. Reuter's Tbleoram. London, January 16. The Lisbon railway strike is ended. The Portuguese railway strikers receive an increase of ."> J pence daily and got twentydays annual leave on full pay. They also get a nine hours working day.44 words
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Article40 1911-01-16 7 French Railways Blocked By The Snow. Rkuter's Tkleoram. London, January 16. Madrid telegrams report severe gales and snowstorms in Spain, which have interrupted the telegraphs, telephones and railways. Snowstorms have interrupted railways in the south of France.40 words
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Article50 1911-01-16 7 Agreement for Working in Germany. DSH OsTA-SIATISc HI LLOTD TbUGRAM. Berlin, January 15. A German company for wireless telegraphs has been f oruied, thus ending the competition between the Telefunken Company and Marconi. The new company takes over the supply of wireless apparatus to the German mercantile fleet.50 words
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Article32 1911-01-16 7 DKR OsTASIATISC'HK LLOYD TeLERAM. Berlin, January 15. M. Sassonoff will pay visits to Paris and London, probably in May. La Liberty announces a visit of the Russian Commander-in-Chief to Paris.32 words
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Article69 1911-01-16 7 The Successor to Baron Mumtr. Reutkr's Telegram. London, January 14. The Berlin Tageblatt states that Count de Rc\, now at Peking, is the most probable candidate for the Ambassadorship at Tokio, .icanl by the retirement of Baron Muiinn. Dfr Ostasiatisciik Lloyd Telkoham. Berlin. January l.'j. In ssReuter - 69 words
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Article32 1911-01-16 7 Km i kh's Tklkhkam. Ijondon, January 1 6. The Temps states that Doin Miguel, who lias Ix-cn conferring with Portuguese personalities at Pan, has proceeded to an unknown tli stinatiou.32 words
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Article21 1911-01-16 7 Dm Ostasiatischk Lloyd Telegram. Merlin. January 15. Major dent nil Laucnstein has been ajiixmiU'd Military Attache at St. Petersburg.21 words
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Article237 1911-01-16 7 Week-end Celebrations at the Chetty Temple. The annual festival of Taipusam, which commemorates the appearance of the god Siva to his devotees mounted on a peacock, lias been in course of celebration at the temple in Tank Road this week-end. The celebrations commenced on Saturday morning237 words
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Article297 1911-01-16 7 Extra Police Arrive in Anticipation of Disturbances. (From Our Own Cohrkspomiknt.i Kabnui. January 1"2. Ten Malay and eleven Sikh police arrived from Singapore in the Tren^ganu on the 4th inst. to strengthen the force here. This precautionary measure was taken owing to the closing down of the coal297 words
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Article472 1911-01-16 7 Situation on the Eastern Petroleum Market. On the occasion of the launching of a new motor driven tank steamer, the Vulcanus, on December 16, Mr. Detcrdin^, the bead of the Royal Dutch -Shell Combine, gave Home particulars concerning the situation on the petroleum market. He declared that472 words
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Article553 1911-01-16 7 MUNICIPAL SERVANTS VIRTUE ASSAILED. A Sentence of Imprisonment. Mr. Seth, fourth magistrate, finished the hearing of the attempted bribery case on Saturday. The accused was a Chinaman named Chong 800, and the charges against him were fully set forth in our last issue. Under the cross-examination of Mr.553 words
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Article404 1911-01-16 7 A Dividend of Thirty- Five Per Cent. For the Year. In their first annual statement and balance sheet for the year ended September 80 last, the directors of Carey United Rubber Estates say Paradise Estate. The total area of this estate is 578 acres, of which 451404 words
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Article47 1911-01-16 7 The death has taken place at the Royal Naval Hospital, Haalar, of Commander Algernon Sidney Montagu, of Alverstoke. He was a midshipman of the Nankin during the China War, and took part at the capture of Canton, for which he received the China medal with Canton clasp.47 words
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Article1355 1911-01-16 7 THE COUNTRY'S REMARKABLE PROGRESS. A Statesman for the Board. Sir J. West-Ridgeway presided at the fiftysixth half yearly meeting of the British North Borneo Co., held in London on December 21. After referring to the lgss the company had suffered through the death of the late1,355 words
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Article210 1911-01-16 7 Demand Good, But No Speculative Opportunities. The Globe's metal trade review for the week ending December 17, -i Last week cloned at £174 15s. cash. £174 17s. 6d. three months. This week closed at £175 cash, £175 2r. (VI. three months. The quantity that changed hands during210 words
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Article507 1911-01-16 7 Important Discovery by a Norwood Doctor. A remarkable discovery of a new radioactive substance by a Norwood doctor should before long place the radium treatment for cancer and other malignant diseases within the reach of every medical man in the country. Hitherto, owing to the enormous expense507 words
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Article88 1911-01-16 7 Lieut. Thorbum, of the Scottish Rifles, with a detachment of native troops, was escorting Mr. Syor, the British Commissioner for the Awo country in Southern Nigeria, when he was treacherously attacked by the tribes. Fighting has been going on for the last six days and still continues, says a London88 words
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Article62 1911-01-16 7 REVOLTING SCENES RECALL J"HE MIDDLE .AGES One Hundred and Fifty Deaths Daily Recter's Telegram. London, January 16. A St. Petersburg message says there are 150 deaths from plague daily among the Chinese at Harbin. The scenes are recalling horrors of the middle ages, as the corpses, half-devouredReuter - 62 words
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Article36 1911-01-16 7 Der Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 15. President Taft has announced that the world exhibition will be held at New Orleans instead of at San Francisco if the antiJapanenc agitation in California continues.36 words
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Article24 1911-01-16 7 Drr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 15. The Czar's personal letter to the Finance Minister recognises the lasting adjustment of the finances.24 words
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Article23 1911-01-16 7 Der i i- r isnnsi hk Lloyd Telboram. Berlin, January 15. A telephone from Berlin to Rome has been sanctioned.23 words
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Article32 1911-01-16 7 Famous Rembrandt Damaged. Der Ostasiatischi Lloyd Telegram. Berlin. January 15. At the Amsterdam Museum, iiembrandt's Night Watch" has been intentionally injured, but there is hope that it can be repaired.32 words
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Article294 1911-01-16 7 Shanghai Resident Drops Dead at A Dance. It is with the deepest pain, says the Shanghai Times, of January 7, that we have to record that the Engineers' Dance at the Astor House last evening— the first of the season was brought to a sudden and terrible294 words
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Article54 1911-01-16 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent.) Malacca, January 14. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 5/2 per lb., sellers. The market closed dull. A later message says the price on Saturday was 5/2} value, and that54 words
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Article45 1911-01-16 7 (From Out Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 14. The cricket match between Selangor and Negri Sembilan ended in a victory for the latter by ten wickets. For the winners, M. K. Foster made 51 not out. and Small 20 not out.45 words
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Article111 1911-01-16 7 Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate, Ltd.— For December, estimated output of dry rubber 1,751 lbs., output of tin mined on Company's account B 2 piculn, proceeds of tin Bales 14,525, net revenue from tin mined on tribute 1 1,448, working expenses on mining approximately »8,950, approximate profit111 words
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Article319 1911-01-16 8 Henley Itegatta this yoar has been Bxed IH W, Tuesday. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 5, 6, 7, and 8. In the second Test Match between Aus tralia and South Africa, Australia made 848 runs in the first innings and 827 in the second. South Africa made319 words
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Article93 1911-01-16 8 S.R.E. (v.) Rifle Club. The lnontlJy handicap of the S.K.E. iv.i Hide Club was held on Saturday', itli the following result QJL& A. E. Coveney 91+-2=»28 C.S.M. W. A. Harding 86 4 916 Sapi. A. H. Todd 59 '7 877 A match was also fired with the S.V.A.93 words
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Article102 1911-01-16 8 (iarrison Club. The following are the results of the ■Inmiary Monthly Medals: Ladies: Played on January 18th. winner Mrs. Murphy. Five cards were taken out. Mi us.— Pfayed on January 14th and 15th. winner E. M. Murphy. Xett score 76. Twenty cards were taken out and the following re102 words
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Article427 1911-01-16 8 Largest Vessel of the Fleet Launched At Belfast. Tin- twin screw steamer Maloja. for the IVuiusular ami Oriental Steam Navigation C'umpauy. was ljuiiirhul at Belfast on I >tieiiilxT 17. The lit w vessel, which is 569 ft. laag l>y i'- ft. in. beam, will be427 words
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Article314 1911-01-16 8 South Africa May Follow Example of the Straits. The London correspondent of Manchester Guardian, wiring to his journal on December 21, stated To shipping people the great surprise of the week, I am given to understand, has been the announcement of the intentions of the Union314 words
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Article427 1911-01-16 8 Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.. writing on December '22. state Of the arrivals of bar gold, about threequarters of a million sterling, the larger portion was bought by (ieriuany. and the remainder was slmivii between India (.£154,000) and the Bank427 words
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Article186 1911-01-16 8 The Inqieiial Merchant Service Guild hare received from the Board of Trade an important notice warning masters, officers and seamen of the risks involved in accepting employment in foreign ships without ascertaining whether they will be liable to summary dismissal and without ensuring that proper provision186 words
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Article1008 1911-01-16 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 16, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Ev%tt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning OENERAL. *10 Eastern Smelting Co. »7pd. 6.25 10 Frasor and Neave Ld. 26.25 26.75 10 Hotel van Wiik 25.00 30.001,008 words
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Advertisement13 1911-01-16 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery CoughH, Cold-., eto, take Woodb' Great Poppurwint Curo.13 words
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Advertisement37 1911-01-16 8 This Is It. The latest soientifio proyaffik. P"*" 00 of OOD LIVER *mmm OIL. Ojes all that is olaimc£'3#i 0I supersedes ™—^Rr- the old- fashioned emulsions \]=s£3tF- which upset the stomach. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $125 AND $2.0037 words
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Advertisement249 1911-01-16 8 Westinghouse Tungsten Lamps LONGEST LIFE LOWEST CONSUMPTION IA2& In homy. Current pcr 1 Candle Power. ■Bamwaaaaaaaaaaaaaal CARBON LAMPS a^LHaBfIHLHHHHaVMaVMaSHB aaaaaaVßHM CHEAP METAL FILAMENT LAMPS flHHHLaaaflLflalaa9flalH laaVMMa^HMßßaaaaaaaaaaaaaaV OTHER METAL FILAMENT LAMPS ■■■■■■■B WESTINQHOUSE TUNGSTEN LAMPS ■■LUHH BOLE: A.OE2NTS ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SAVINGS BANK. Depositors in the249 words
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Advertisement309 1911-01-16 8 Sha.x*es Shares OUR WEEKLY AUCTION. Davies Co., 61, The Arcade, will offer at Auction, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, AT 2.30 P.M.. THE FOLLOWING SHARES: Ayer Panas, Nyalas, Pulo Daat, Lunas, Bukit K. 8., Majedie, Anglo-Java Oil Synd., Eastern Petroleum Synd., eto eto. Fall particulars posted on our Notice Board, Ground309 words
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Advertisement205 1911-01-16 8 MONSTER PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINING PICTURES TONIGHT, HARLBOROU6H CINEMATOGRAPH BEACH ROAD), THE POPULAR BHOW. 2nd Show, 0.30 to 11 p.m. OSTRICH BREEDING IN EGYPT. Betty on Roller-Skates. Funeral of Count Leo Tolstoi. An Escape of Gas. tunny nsanra in sicily. Tragedy of Robert the Silent. (Duke of Aquitaine). MAX LIXDKRS DKBUT205 words
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Advertisement318 1911-01-16 9 If it be not true, speak it not, If it be not seemly, do it not." Marcos Aareliuß. The one and only Sole Agents i PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD. MICHELIN TYRES DUPIRE~BROTHERS, AQEITTS. CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATERS. VICHY MINERAL WATERS of wide- world renown are known for their good curative318 words
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Advertisement299 1911-01-16 9 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217. Orchard Road. AWARDED MBDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE, AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1010, Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wedding orders receive special attention MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Prices Moderate. Cut Flowers rom our own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURBBRIBB AND299 words
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Advertisement225 1911-01-16 9 A.W.Tully, TURF AOCOUITIBT, Is now doing business on the forthcoming KUALA LUMPUR MEETING. Treble Event 4. 5 ANO 7. Doubles ON 4 AND 5. 4 AND 7. 5 AND 7. Straight-Out ON ALL EVENTS. 83, Raffles Place, and 13, The Arcade, Singapore, and Grand Oriental Hotel, Koala Lumpur. Telß. TULLY,225 words
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Advertisement505 1911-01-16 9 BTEAMER BAILINBB. BOTIBH INDIA STEAM KAVMATION OOMPANY.JJMITED. rOBPBHANO, MADRAS AND NEGAPATAM. The Company's Steamer TEESTA, 6,9}* toos, O. Willis, Commander, will be daspatched for the abova ports on Thursday, January 19, at S p.m. Bhe has sxoaUantaooommodstiin for first and ssaond-eiaaa passengers. For freight or passage, apply to BODBTEAD 00.,505 words
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Advertisement636 1911-01-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTB. BRITISH NEW OUINEANEW BRITAIN, TABMANIANand NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Paaaage. Superb Soenery. A regular monthly636 words
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Advertisement466 1911-01-16 10 WBURMCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Bead Office Winchester House. SINGAPORE. Board of Directors: O. A. Derrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esy Managing Director. Prkr Fowlie, m.b., cm Chief Mod. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rot. N. J. Couvredr. Tow Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Tee, Esq. Kaoo466 words
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Advertisement289 1911-01-16 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY Vf CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1882. Insurance in Korop. over $37,500,000 New Business, 1909, over $MOO,OM Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $35,000 was set aside aa a special addition to Policy receives. J. H. EVANB, Manager, South289 words
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Advertisement530 1911-01-16 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up CapiUl in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed530 words
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Advertisement472 1911-01-16 10 BANKIN6. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING AND INSURANCE Cl. LTO. NO. 57 AND 58, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid up »1,000,C00.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1 0C0,C00.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Tarn Tick Joon 8. Sim Kia Jam Nam Kirn Sens 7. Teo Hoo Lai 8. Liau Chia Heso472 words
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Advertisement890 1911-01-16 10 MLEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC.. AT NO. 80-0, KILLINBY ROAD (OFF ORCHARD ROAD >, On Friday, January 20, at 4. 1 S p.m. Bentwood round tables with marble tops elaborately carved Java teak sideboard with marble top and mirror attached bentwood standard and890 words
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Advertisement336 1911-01-16 10 PLUSCARDEN, FOR ?ALE_PRIVAT£LY. The beautifully situated f n (hold n bi<lenti> t property known as PLUSCARDEN, No, 10, Nassim Road, Taoglin area 7f,:;jO t<iuare feet. For full particular?, apply to POWELL k Co., Auctioneers. 11 1 o n SHERIFFS SALE. Is tub Cal >c c t The British Borneo Para336 words
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Article883 1911-01-16 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Automobile's Election Address. Mr. Gerald Hiss contributes the following article to the Evening Stanilard We're there when we're wanted, gentlemen overy time a car. You can't do without us when you are collecting your voters and wo patiently turn up every883 words
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Article53 1911-01-16 11 The will has been proved of Sir George Sutherland Mackenzie, of C'adogan-sqnare and of Tempsford Hall. BrffaW, formerly Ailminixtrator of the Imperial ltritish Rant African Company's territ tries. He left estate of the {rross value of Ii H.i KH 19h. 6(1., of which Uie net personally has been sworn at53 words
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Advertisement498 1911-01-16 11 "WOLSELEY CARS. AN A PPRE CI ATION" It is evident that Wolseley Cars are not only popular with the baying public, as oertain local motor car agents have approached one of oar clients with a view to purchasing his 16-20 H.P. WOLSBLEY CAR. Our client has been offered bis choice498 words
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Advertisement86 1911-01-16 11 HOW TO GET RID OF A COLD. II jon have trouble in getting rid of jour cold yon may know that yon are not treating it properly. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks and it will not if yon take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For86 words
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Advertisement243 1911-01-16 11 For Motor Vans, Lorries, Char-a-bancs. Omnibuses and Steam Wagons. CONTINENTAL Solid Tyres. PRICES ON APPLICATION. CONTINENTAL TYRE ft RUBBER CO.. LIMITED. Telegrams: Continenta. Singapore. Telephone: 290. SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICES BRANCH OFFICES Caxton House, Westminster 1.»> d »>d 6, Winchester House, London.243 words
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Advertisement122 1911-01-16 11 Japanese Dentist, 74. BRASJASAH ROAD. Dr. K. Tsntada is the only Jtrjaneso Dentist in the town with whom yon can consult direct either in English or MaJa7Painless Extraction from 91 ea.ii. Gold Capping 6 Silver Capping 8 > Joined Crown 4 Bridge Work 6 Full pet teeth on plate 30122 words
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Advertisement477 1911-01-16 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE 10 Times More Durable than Neat Cement. WRITE FOR FULL PARTICULARS i SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTSCHINESE CLERKS WANTED. Wanted for a tin mine in Pahang, an efficient typist with a knowledge of bookkeeping alf o for engineering department, a unart timekeeper with a knowledge of477 words
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Advertisement475 1911-01-16 12 WANTS. CLERK WANTED. Wanted for a Rubber Estate in Sumatra, a clerk (Chinese or Eurasian), with a good knowledge of book keeping and able to typewrite. Apply with testimonials to S. B. C c/o Straits Times. 71 201 APPOINTMENT WANTED. Wanted, an appointment with large Rubber Concern or Combine. Nearly475 words
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Advertisement563 1911-01-16 12 TO BE LET M SOLD. OFFICE TO LET. Small Offioe, No. 1, Change Aliey, first floor vacant from February 1. Bent |60 per month. Apply Nos. 1, 2, 8, Change Alley. 101 16-1 OFFICE ft GO DOWN 'TO BE LET. With immediate entry Ho. 7, Malacca Street. Apply to GUTHRIE563 words
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Advertisement551 1911-01-16 12 NOTICEB. NOTICE. We have removed from No. 91, Robinson Road, to Adelpbi Hotel, room No. 98, Coleman Street. 8191 SARKIES k MOSEB. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY. LD. The Undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company in Singapore are prepared to acoept Fire and Accident risks at the current rates.551 words
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Advertisement485 1911-01-16 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP. CHANDLERS, ■ivtnif t and Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 106 ft 109. Market Street THE STRAITS TRADING CO LTD. NOTICE TO HOIDERB OF BEARER SHARE-WARRANTS. Notice is hereby given that on presentation of Coupon No. 19 at the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,485 words
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Advertisement306 1911-01-16 12 THE ONLY PERFECT 4 COMPLETE PIANOS RACHALB* AUTO-PLAYER PIANOS *1,350. BRINSMEAD ANOELUS PLAYERS »1,400. ALLISON AUTO PLAYER PIANOS »i,ooo. MANUAL AUTOPLAYER PIANOS «750. Call NOW to hear them. Less 10% for Cash, OR EASY PAYMENTS. Muiio Roll Library. THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. E.&O. HOTEL. PEHAHG The best and the306 words
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Miscellaneous237 1911-01-16 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellaaeous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II eaoh insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Soixj Rates are as237 words
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