The Straits Times, 17 January 1911
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Title Section13 1911-01-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.466 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JANUARY 17. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement342 1911-01-17 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. Gents' "Rainthorne" Coats are: Tailor Made y^lk ater >roo Smart Li^ ht Wei ht Cool. v^fj wL Comfortable. Price /I I r ce vplo. ,f $16. THE VERY LATEST CTJT. 4 Shades in all Sizes. A VERY FASHIONABLE GARMENT AT A342 words
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Advertisement246 1911-01-17 1 t^rr robinson co. FOR (BE Efl^^^ Irr r"*^^^ four-post bedsteads. I j'j L linch Pillars as illustration. jb>S^ fL^ 1' r T »"T"1 w '«lth Length Price I .^^^±^^J^ I 3 ft. 6 ins. 6 ft. 6 ins. $11 5O >j3F^ S^^-TYI-TK^T^ r 4 ft. 0 ins. 6 ft. 6246 words
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Advertisement12 1911-01-17 1 DDMIKY 4 CO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMSON, GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTB. t12 words
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Article739 1911-01-17 2 SCENES AT THE GRIDIRON CLOB IN WASHINGTON. Election Skits. The most hilarious dinncr the famous Oridiron Club composed of newspaper correspondent!* at Washington ever has given, says the New York correspondent of the Evening Standard, occurred on Saturday, December 10, to observe fittingly the return of the Democrats739 words
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Article140 1911-01-17 2 Professor Milne, F.K.S., Uie eminent seismologist, of Shide, Isle of Wight, states in a London paper :—After a long period of rest we have had a succession of large earthquakes. On December 13, there was one on the West Coast of Africa, which broke several cables,140 words
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Article37 1911-01-17 2 On taking the oath in the Admiralty Court, the mate of a steam tug in a salvage case said I swear by the Admiralty God." The President (Sir Samuel Evans): Oh, please don't swear by the Admiralty."37 words
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Advertisement151 1911-01-17 2 ll V V^f/ vBT' H I -wMT^JSwsssssssssßl /R.i I J yVVfiW *t/il/ v^i-lßß^^^k^^S^l la^sßSßss^ MsH BBBBBBBV 1 ll i I S ""^^Svl VtssflsT fIsBBBBBBBBBBBsI I BBBBBBBSVI r i\r H BBBBBsP^X^^'^V/iBBBRf y/^l M^PMSr^Val U ll I MIV r BBBBBBsW' /laVWrnr^Bßßsl BBBST A i^BBBsJ 'VANA' Tonic Wine THE IDEAL I NVIGORATOR FOR151 words
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Advertisement78 1911-01-17 2 CROUP PREVENTED. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not oaly a oertaio core for ocoup, bat it will prevent tbe attack when freely given as soon as the first symptoms appear. In many thousands of homes it is kept constantly at hand ready for instant nse as soon as the oronpy cough78 words
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Advertisement390 1911-01-17 2 CRUSHED FOOD. Trj H ass- Tsa WW ks Satisfto. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is now opened. I'rioe of a bag of Crashed Food, 1 p. 10 oat 14.00 per bag. No. 1 Bran, wt.390 words
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Advertisement316 1911-01-17 2 doesn't pay Ay/ to allow yo«r liac* to be M'/ r«bb«d aad banged to Utter* vW mil upoa rovgk alone*. Inats! «po« \\m W\ being «m4 ia the Sanlight Way, and JjM W\ you will save money. I m Vk\ W*m mncHmmt %n give* f/m A the wrapper round i/^m316 words
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Article535 1911-01-17 3 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS BY THE HINDUS. Police and the Looting. Tin trouble which arone at Calcutta recrntlv. over the sacrifice of cown on tlie occamon of a recent festival, contuiuoH largely to occupy the attention of the native PreHH. hihl a general demand is being made l>y tliene organs535 words
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Article340 1911-01-17 3 American Steamer Companies' Latest Arrangements. Oue of the principal American steamship comitanies, making a speciality of tours hi mini the «nrlil. has made ont itincrarieH for nine hrli tours. Thene are known aa "bisfSßdent Aroiind-Uie-World Tours and can be taken at any time during the year,340 words
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Article82 1911-01-17 3 Tlii- I louse of Assembly at Capetown lms IMKHod the measure tranxferring to the Government the estate of Mr. Rhodes at Groote Schuur, and empowering the use of Uie site for the purposes of the new National University. In the course of the discussion, Mr. Bruton, Minister of Native Affairs,82 words
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Advertisement339 1911-01-17 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the* System against Disease nth BWBVBMBMaVMaBBvawaHvaHBHBaaH^HaBa^BHasjBBjHBjBaBMBBjav^BB 1-W. «an«)« apaak ■^■^■•W^Klvnll'ai B EVIW no U(U7 «t it.- fWv K-AskVf V b.W bbV K- m !•*-> ■^r^^p^p^^L^K^'MJa^p^BaMp^pjj^pjl^B^^p^^p^^^Bj Pronouncad by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES lySft l JorpW Liver, Debility, Eruptions,339 words
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Advertisement56 1911-01-17 3 CURE FOR BILIOUSNESS Biliousness is doe to a disordered condition of the stomacb. Chamberlain's Tablets are csctntiall; a stomach medicine, intended cfpteial y to act on that organ to cleanse it, strengthen it, tone and invigorate it, to re gnlate tbe liver and to banish biliousness positively and effectually. Fee56 words
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Advertisement384 1911-01-17 3 A &B Mackay's Liqueur Whisky. AS SUPKia TO TK NOME OF tOMS AM NOME OF COMMONS. ON BALE EVERYWHERE. Sole Agents i ADAMBON.GaFILLAH4CO.LO. Singapore and Penaog. RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY. With many Tables of Valuation, Forecatti of Production, and Estimates of Future Profits. Reprinted from tke Straiti Time*.384 words
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Advertisement329 1911-01-17 3 igyiL Sozodoivt Mfl^pgSgQfll t a Jtkcatcf/ fragrant mourfi deodoriser and a tonic |m5^5^QJ for rt* rcctk. Its regular us« prtstrves tKc tttfh and R^*Cl|||lf|>hjn |jicv««ts tartar deposit's. I *T, m^i I f"kia trie teetK wkite and strengthens tke gums. I lnD3sßß>* 1 oa no in>P»r the taste. r*js'*TjS and «v«7«lay-329 words
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Advertisement624 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RITO. STEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Devanha Mar 10624 words
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Advertisement551 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe 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 service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted551 words
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Advertisement627 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. AMD TOYO KISEN KAkSHA. The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisoo, operating the new 12,000 tons, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA, ABIA, MONGOLIA MANCHURIA. NIPPON MARU, TENYO MaRU AND627 words
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Advertisement234 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANTB ROYAL MAIL BTEAMSHIP LINE. The NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO EUROPE VIA CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THB UNITBD STATBS. Route (rom Hongkong via Shainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanooaver. R.M.S. BKPB.SS or Iwdu Twin scrow steamR.M.S. Emtpuss234 words
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Advertisement562 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ■KMj 9ft Tbe steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and oroe a month for Bremer haven direct, calling at Penang and562 words
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Advertisement655 1911-01-17 4 STEAMER BAILINGS IM. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE, The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bre.nen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Snez, Aden. Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Tsiagtan,655 words
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Article147 1911-01-17 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, January 17. High Water, 0.20 a.m., 11.27 a.m. Hotel van Wijk meeting, 5.15. Wednesday. January 18. High Water, 1.0 a.m., 0.18 p.m. Thursday, January 19. High Water, 1.88 a.m., 0.88 p.m. Federal Council, Kuala Lumpur. B. I. homeward mail closes, 8. ADglo-Cbiuete School, prises, 4.147 words
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Article170 1911-01-17 5 To-Day. Al amba and Natuna lalandi Batavier 8 pm Halacoa, Port Diokson and Port Bwettenham Poh Ann tpii Pontianak Ban Fo Soon Bpm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 8 pm Bourabavn, Bali and Macassar Ban Pob Guan 3pm Port Bwetteuliam and Telok Anson Kinta 3 pm Malacca and170 words
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Article33 1911-01-17 5 The Imp. German mail steamer Prinz Eitel Friedrich having left Colcmboon the 14th inat.. at 5 p.m., may be expected to arrive here on Ffid Ihe 30tb instant, at day-light.33 words
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Article73 1911-01-17 5 Lett Sinoapoei Din in Lokdoh Abrited Deo 16 P. AO. Jan 7 Jan 7 Deo 19 N.D. L. Jan 11 Jan 11 Dec n B. I. Jan 14 Deo 16 M. M. Jan 18 Deo 30 I'. *<>. Jan II J«d S N.D. li. Jan K Jan73 words
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Article460 1911-01-17 5 Latest Arrivals. Amhent, Brit etr ISS tons, Captain Soott, Jan 14. From Sim tm-, Jan IS. Gc. and 1H d.p. Thong Ek Co. For Sambas, Jan 17 Ban Yimg Sent, Brit str 180 tons, Captain Angus, Jsn 14. From Batavia, Jan 12. 0.0. and 17 d.p. Hook Send.460 words
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103 1911-01-17 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To -Day. TANJONG PAOAR. East Wauar Bun Kaantan. East W. Samoa I— Teesta, Heimdal. Huns Wbakf— Hellaa. Mab W. Baot. Kat Sang, Bencleach. a a Lightning. a 4- Carmarthenshire. Nil. a 6 Paroo, TheMus, Manila. Ei soon103 words
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Article696 1911-01-17 5 Arrivals Per eteaincr Carmarthenshire, January 14. From London Mrs. A. Dunn, Mrs. Mackef-on, Capt. Barker, Mr. B. Fox and Mrs. E. Fox. Per steamer Faltala, January 16. From Rangoon via ports Messrs. C. T. Robinson, Jack and II. Schmidt. Per steamer Kat Sing, Mr. and Mrs. Adis,696 words
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Article249 1911-01-17 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Swoapom, Jamoabt 17, 1911. ftitondon-Biiiklm/i 2/4 J Demand M 2/4 Private 6 m/i M 2/4^ do Bin/a 2/4 i On a«n*«iy— Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/l M 944 do 8 m/i M 34«i On Framet— Bank d/d ...296 Private 8 m/l U9} do 8 m/B 808*249 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article191 1911-01-17 5 Issue 2 Valve. Buyer* Sellers. 10 10 BeUt Tin 5 00 6 80 10 10 BrnaDR 6.00 0.60 10 10 Bnueh Hyd 6 00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.76 2.00 £1 XI Kintt Tin 18.60 17.00 £1 41 Kledang Tin 1.7S 2 00 10 10 Koantan Tin 2 00 8191 words
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Article588 1911-01-17 5 Issue 3 Value Bayers. Sellers. 3/. a/. AUagar 4/1 4/7 3/- 3/- Anglo- Malay 19/8 1.06 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka 1/0 3,8 £1 £1 Batu C»Tea 16.10.0 17.10.0 41 41 Batu Tig* 4.0.0 4.5.0 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.0.0 3.5.6 £1 16/- Contributory 12 6 1.0.0 pm 41 £1588 words
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Article130 1911-01-17 5 Issue S Value Bayers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 £1 £1 Electric Tramways 2/6 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 26 50 100 Howarth Erskine 100 7% Prof. SO.CO 100 100 Kata Bra. Del 100 100 a 6 Com. Pref 10 10 May nard k Co. 20.00 Sellers nom.130 words
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Article48 1911-01-17 5 Bayers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% $284,000 1% 8% pre Singapore Eteotrio Tramways 6% £880,000 S'poroMunicipal 6% 11,878,000 nom. Bayers Sullen S'pore Municipal 4 j-., of 1907 11,800,(00 6% 7%pra S'pore Municipal 4J of 1909 11,000,000 7% B%pra Spore Munioipal 4% $602,900 7%dis48 words
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Advertisement138 1911-01-17 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. 17— At saleroom, freehold land situ ate off East Coast Road district of Tanah Merah Kitcbill, at 2.80. Jan. 20. At saleroom, collection of rare portage stamp*, at 2.80. Jan. 20— At 80-i Killmey ltd., teak housebold furniture, etc., at 4.16. Jan. 21— At138 words
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Advertisement433 1911-01-17 5 Fascination of the East iT^^k Is brought home to you In J_±J*i Ihe perfection to which Egyptian Claarettcs havt Jt T»W been brought by Messrs. V MASPERO FfItRES V JP-W in then 1.0 bundj f~~*~^ 'TKra^^^T H^B* Bouton Rouge <£> and Wl vl Ut<\* MM mt& TtfP Egyptian Cigarettes "^S?P433 words
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Advertisement261 1911-01-17 5 Boxing Wrestling AT HARIMA HALL Clnematogpkph. TO-NIGHT AT 1080 P.M. TONIGHT MR. CROAK, MR. BRESCO, Lart night hall overcrowded with spectators and booking office closed half an hour after opening. COME COMB 1 1 OPEN TO ALL COMPETITORS. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. THEODOLITE WANTED. N anted, immediately, to hire for261 words
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Advertisement49 1911-01-17 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED: New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, eto. Monuments of every description. RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in use. TELEPHONE t NO. 717. NO. 187. ORCHARD ROAD 049 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous182 1911-01-17 5 WEATHER REPORT. g.^.ng Kerban Hospital, January 15. 9 a. a. I r. M.lB r. ■.ixUrariu.. Bar. S3 Fab 19.949 ;M 906 Temp 77.0 79.0 76.0 Win. Wet Bulb Thar 75.0 77.0 75 0 DirofWind.. oalm calm oalm Max. Temp 64.2 Min. 78.1 Max. in Bun.. 125-5 Terad. Thar.. 70.4 The182 words
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1028 1911-01-17 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. THE UNPOPULAR TAX. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce expressed its views strongly yesterday with reference to the proposal for an income tax, and we find ourselves in full sympathy with most that was said in the very able speeches of the Chairman, Mr. Baker,1,028 words
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Article10 1911-01-17 6 Lord Kitchener left Khartoum on the Bth inst., for Uganda.10 words
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Article16 1911-01-17 6 Ex-Lieutenant Woods has resigned the post of vice-consul at Adana to which he was recently appointed.16 words
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Article41 1911-01-17 6 In view of the yearly losses sustained, savs a telegram from Shanghai to Hongkong, the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company intends inviting tenders for the management of the whole of the shipping business and the control of all the ships' compradoros.41 words
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Article10 1911-01-17 6 H.M.S. Newcastle left the roads early this morning bound eastward.10 words
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Article16 1911-01-17 6 The quarantine restrictions against the ports of Pamangkat and Sambas on account of cholera are withdrawn.16 words
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Article28 1911-01-17 6 The fund for the relief of the victims of the Bolton pit disaster had reached £9,000 on the sth inst. The list was to close the following dav.28 words
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Article28 1911-01-17 6 A Club has been formed in London for the entertainment of Colonial troops attending the Coronation, under the auspices of the hospitality committee of the Festival of Empire.28 words
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Article34 1911-01-17 6 A hydrographic novelty is reported from Java in that a balloon has been found highly useful in detecting reefs and rocks off the coast. A surveying vessel is now being fitted with ballooning gear.34 words
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Article41 1911-01-17 6 As will be seen from an advertisement appearing elsewhere, prices of MicheUn tyres, for which Messrs. Dupire Brothers are agents, are reduced by ten per cent, on outer covers and fifteen per cent, on inner tubes, as from the 15th instant.41 words
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Article40 1911-01-17 6 The Hongkong Telegraph says that the idea has been mooted that an interport shooting match between teams representing Manila, Shanghai. Singapore, Hongkong, etc., be a feature of the many contests to be brought off at the Manila Carnival this year.40 words
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Article46 1911-01-17 6 Such is the reputation o' Java sugar mill managers, that a British concern which grows cane at the Zambesi River in South Africa lias applied for an expert from among them. He is to undertake the management of three sugar mills. White sugar only is manufactured.46 words
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Article52 1911-01-17 6 Mrs. Courteney, wife of Captain M. Courteney, commander of the Indol'hina Co.'s steamer Choysang and Mrs. J. Silva. a young Portuguese lady residing in Quinsan Road, who went to Shanghai only a short while ago with her husband from Hongkong, have both died of small -pox at the Isolation i52 words
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Article50 1911-01-17 6 The Shanghai Sharebrokers' Association commenced public business on January 4 and issued their list of transactions, both business done and official quotations. The business done, which is fairly long, was mostly for cash, but there are forward transactions for March. All the official quotations are buyers, says the Shanghai Mercury.50 words
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Article60 1911-01-17 6 Mr. B. M. Weatherwax, the second engineer of the Rubi, met his death at Hongkong under most distressing circumstances. While on duty, the deceased fell down into the coal bunkers and sustained injuries of a most serious character. He was taken out in a condition of collapse and removed to60 words
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Article83 1911-01-17 6 Mr. Henry Dallas, the well-known actormanager, who is bringing with him an allstar company of eleven members, opened his Eastern tour in Calcutta on the 17th tilt., presenting for the first time in the East the famous Follies. The members of the company, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas,83 words
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Article78 1911-01-17 6 The heaviest penalty permitted by law was imposed by Mr. Firuistone, first magistrate, yesterday, on a Teochew convicted of house breaking and theft. Court- Inspector Ambrose, in asking for a stiff sentence, mentioned that accused had on one occasion served a year in Singapore prison for a similar offence and78 words
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Article82 1911-01-17 6 At the half-yearly general meeting held at the National Union Club House, on Sunday evening, the following gentlemen were elected office bearers for the ensuing six months I president, Seah Yong Lim; vice-president, Ong Whatt Choon hon. secretary, V. Sellapau; asst. secretary and captain, D. Sundurum; treasurer, Chan Ben Loon82 words
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Article102 1911-01-17 6 One of the most famous cases ever tried in Manila, the Grant-Kennedy smuggling case, has been decided by the Supreme Court there. Louis T. Grant was a prominent American merchant and William Kennedy was at one time a Chinese banker. Last year they brought into Manila Pesos 30,500 worth of102 words
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Article144 1911-01-17 6 Many people who were disappointed with the weather that spoiled the fireworks display on the Reclamation Ground last night dropped into the Alluunbra Cinematograph. They went for shelter but stayed for enjoyment, for the show was well up to its usual standard of excellence. The nature study film, which has144 words
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Article431 1911-01-17 6 Mr. R. J. Bartlett, of the High School, Malacca, has taken up the headmaHtership of the Anderson School, Ipoh. Mr. R. Page is leaving Bangkok for Singapore at the end of this month on transfer to the British-American Tobacco C'o.'s office here. The engagement is announced of431 words
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Article81 1911-01-17 6 News of thi sen* hi- illness of the Municipal Kii{jiiuvr, Mr. K. Peirce, has been receiviil in Sin^H[H>re with universal regret. Mr. Peirce was taken to hospital some days ago suffering from internal complications, and his condition yesterday was far from satisfactory. On enquiry at81 words
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Article122 1911-01-17 6 Mr. J. A. Minto, superintendent of the boring section under the Department of Mines. Slum, has sent in his resignation, and will be leaving Government service in May. Mr. Minto is leaving Siam for personal reasons, but we (Bangkok Times) understand work in this section is122 words
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Article132 1911-01-17 6 A comfortable way of earning his passage home was practiced by a Turk last week. Dressed in a shabby military uniform, and, armed with a passport, a discliarge certificate and a subscription list he went round the Arab community and the Kling kedais telling a woeful tale132 words
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Article128 1911-01-17 6 Referring to the conference between the sugar manufacturing companion in Formosa ana the refining companies in Japan Proper, the Osaka Mainich, obwervoH that the production of sngar in Formosa for the present season is estimated at 8,100,000 or 8,800,000 bags. The Osaka journal further notes that tin'128 words
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Advertisement264 1911-01-17 6 Champagnes. Sherries and Forts. Marsalas and Madeiras. Liqnenrs. oUretß BurgundiM Hooks and Moselles. Bams. Brandies and Whiskies. Bitters. Beers and Stoat. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. FOR A NICE REFRESHING CUP OF TEA A OELICIOUSLY COLD DRINK OR TEMPTING ICES Try LITTLE'S Slefresfiment fß,ooms. WEDDINGS.264 words
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Advertisement305 1911-01-17 6 REFINED AND UP-TO-DATE PRODUCTIONS ALHAMBRA To-Night. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. AMONBST TIM PARKES OF MMUV." Reli. gious Ceremony of m Marriage). WIT VERSUS MMM." (An excellent comic). SOWtrt M6MWMH." A Series of Practical little Objeot Lessons. Thoroughly interesting. "TNEMJNKS." The Marvellous Feats per formed by the Lady Acrobat305 words
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Advertisement13 1911-01-17 6 Latest advertisements of tho day appear on page 5 as well as 8.13 words
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Article71 1911-01-17 7 ADMIRAL WILSON CONSIDERS IT IMPOSSIBLE. Mosquito Fleets Could Guard the Coast. Rbotbb's Telkoeam. London, January 16. A second edition of General Sir lan Hamilton's book on compulsory service •ontains notes furnished to Mr. Haldane by Admiral Wilson. The notes show that, even if the seagoing fleets were71 words
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Article55 1911-01-17 7 RECENT DISCUSSION CREATES UNEASINESS. Germany Ridicules the Mesopotamia Theory. Rectrb's Telegram. London, January 16. In view of the continued uneasiness at Constantinople, the German Ambassador has further assured Turkey that the Russo-Ger-man understanding concerns exclusively railway construction and railway junctions with Persia. The alleged negotiations with regard55 words
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Article40 1911-01-17 7 Reciprocity Proposals Flatly Rejected. Hkltkh's Tklboham. London, January 17. The Moruing Post Washington correspondent says the Newfoundland Premier has flatly rejected American reciprocity overtures, deeming that they would involve a sacrifice of British interests without profiting Newfoundland.40 words
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Article38 1911-01-17 7 Portion of Underground Railway Destroyed. Keitkr's Telkuram. London, January 17. A Lisbon message says there has been a bomb explosion on the circle railway, which cracked the Chcllas tunnel, necessitating a deviation of the route.38 words
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Article40 1911-01-17 7 BLA CK AND WHITE FURIES. Three Negroes Lynched for Sex Offences. Rkutek's Telbgram. London. January 17. At sin Ihwille. Kentucky, a mob stormed the jaii nml lynched throe negroes who were charged respectively with murder, rape, and insulting white women.40 words
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Article24 1911-01-17 7 l>n< Ostasiatische Lloyd Telkbam. Berlin, January 16. The strike of coal miners in the Lutticb I'oal District has been amicably settlod.24 words
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Article23 1911-01-17 7 HII'TKHS TKLKURAM. London, January 17. The keels of the Super-dreadnoughts, King George and Centurion, were laid yester day at Portsmouth and Devonport.23 words
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Article242 1911-01-17 7 It is ..fun said that in a cholera sear.; as many people die of fuuk as of the actual disease. A tale which carries this theory just a little too far, is at present obtaining wide credence in Siam. There has been an outbreak of the disease242 words
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Article40 1911-01-17 7 Governor Von Sehaikof Miudoro is visiting Hongkong on liis «»y to the United States. He is interested in the Mindoro Development Company, owning a monster sugar estate on which it is intended to spend a million pesos on plant hl.uk40 words
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Article440 1911-01-17 7 Brilliant Success Achieved by Mrs. IMb. The attractive nature of the programme drew a large audience to the Teutonia Club last night to listen to the string orchestra of the German cruiser Schamhorst. Apart from its general excellence, the programme was well arranged, the bright introductory selection440 words
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Article190 1911-01-17 7 Claim for Damages Against Well Known European. In the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, P.. k-v Yeak Kum, a planter and trader, of Singapore, claimed 95,000 damages and costs against Mr. St. V. B. Down, merchant, in respect of an190 words
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Article177 1911-01-17 7 Sir Edward Carson's View of Divorce Damages. Sir Edward Carson, giving evidence before the Divorce Commission, expressed the view that the damages usually awarded in divorce cases were entirely inadequate. The value of a wife was, according to the amount of the award, apparently no greater177 words
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Article187 1911-01-17 7 Teli Boh Soon, of 76, Upper Circular Road, who was the victim of the recent big robbery involving 124,01)0 worth of gold, was complainant in another charge of theft heard by Mr. Robinson in the third police court, yesterday. A tukang, it appeared, had been working187 words
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Article314 1911-01-17 7 SIR WILLIAM WHITE GIVES EVIDENCE. Dangers of a Fierce Storm. The enquiry into the loss of the Waratah was still proceeding in London early in this month. At the hearing on the 9th inst., Sir William White, the late chief constructor to the British navy, gave evidence that314 words
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Article333 1911-01-17 7 More Than Three Thousand Millions Invested. Great Britain's Capital Investments in Individual Colonial and Foreign Countries was the subject of a paper read by Mr. George Paish at a meeting, on December 20, of the Royal Statistical Society, the president. Lord George Hamilton, being in the chair.333 words
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Article333 1911-01-17 7 French Matrimonial Enthusiasts Sorely Tricked. Paris has been splitting its sides with laughter over an entirely original practical joke which went off splendidly and left 200 would-be matrimonial enthusiasts standing staring at one another. The other day two advertisements appeared in act rtain newspaper. One ran thus333 words
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Article806 1911-01-17 7 ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS MURDER IN LONDON. Curious Marks on the Victim. Further curious facts have come to light in connection with the Houndsditch murders. They are deferred to in later telegrams via Rangoon. Reuter lias telegraphed from New York that the Boston and New York police are of806 words
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Article167 1911-01-17 7 Another Alleged Effect of the Rubber Boom. A new industry has recently begun between this port and Singapore (says the Bangkok Times) and one which bids fair to assume large dimensions. A shortage in the usual supply of pigs for Singapore, has led to a demand for167 words
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Article37 1911-01-17 7 Nan Panya, who was arrested on the charge of killing Mr. Miller, in Siam, has confessed to the crime. He states that he acted at the instigation of others, who offered him a reward of Rupees 2,000,37 words
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Article2392 1911-01-17 7 PROTEST BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Loss on Opium. COMPENSATION DEMANDED FROM IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT. No Necessity for Increased Taxes. Members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce met at the Exchange, yesterday afternoon, to consider the proposed imposition of an income tax. Mr. D. T. Boyd (Boustead2,392 words
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Article1303 1911-01-17 8 Mr. Baker Sees no Occasion for Alarm. Mr. T. S. Baker had nmcli pleasure in seconding the resolution which, lie said, in the first phut-, sec mud to imply that unless there was a falling off in tho opium revenue there was no occasion for iui|xisinv! aBJ1,303 words
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Article880 1911-01-17 8 Opportune Time for Seeking Redress. Mi. Darbmhire said he wan entirely in sympathy with the resolution as it seemed to him that it would be very weak for them. M ri'presenting the people of the Colony, to quietly Hubinitto ne«- and objectiouable taxation before plac.un tKir demands880 words
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Article1051 1911-01-17 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 17, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Nom. Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 4/1 4/9 2/- Options 2/- 4/6 £1 Anglo-Java 9/- 11 1 Anglo-Johore 11/- 14/2/-1,051 words
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Letter258 1911-01-17 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,—With reference to O'Lalla's letter upon rickshas, published in your issue of Saturday, he should assuredly approach Mr. Hooper with particulars of the vehicles about which he complains. But, on general grounds, I wish to confirm his remarks upon the258 words
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Article122 1911-01-17 8 Notes in General. A match of twenty rounds has been arranged between Macfarland and Welsh, to take place in London on February 9. Youug Grey, the Australian billiard marvel, continues to show magnificent form. His latest performances are breaks of 1.200 and 1,818 off the red, both of122 words
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Article68 1911-01-17 8 The Sumatra Post bears that the demand for labour in Deli is not so brisk as before. The reason given by some is that the area under rubber has not increased as rapidly as had been expected. The real fact, says that journal, is that several rubber-growing companies have delayed68 words
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Advertisement47 1911-01-17 8 Yon'll find il on the railway Yoa'll find it on the sea You'll find it on the aeroplane, Wherever you may be You'll find it in the counting-house, For all the folks attest, Tho fact that Woods' Great Pepp rmint Care For coughs and colds is best47 words
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Advertisement12 1911-01-17 8 WATEBBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0012 words
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Advertisement473 1911-01-17 8 Raffles &Hi Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, January 21. Shapes Shares OUR WEEKLY AUCTION. Davies Co., 6i, The Arcade, will offer at Auction, ON WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 18. AT 2.30 P.M.. THE FOLLOWING SHARES: Ayer Panas, Nyalas, Palo Daat, Lunae, Bukit K. 8., Majedie, Anglo-Java Oil Synd., Eastern Petroleum Synd., etc473 words
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Advertisement258 1911-01-17 9 FUSSELL'S Milk Cream. Butterfly Brands. Sole Agents Paterson, Simons Company, Ltd. CONTRACTS SECURED For the supply of SLEDGE BRAND MILK TO ALL THE Government Medical Institutions IN THE Federated Malay States. bole: importers i J. Travers and Sons, Limited. CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATERS. VICHY MINERAL WATERS of wide-world renown are258 words
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Advertisement289 1911-01-17 9 j. CROWTHER SHAW, Merchant Tailor. Superfine Embroidered Yestings FOR Semi-Dress. 80a, RAFFLES PLACE. 86 NEW MUSIC. WALTZB9, SONGS, BELBCTIONS. HARRY LAUDER S SONGS AND ALBUM. 210, Orohand Road. IM I HENRY RILEY'S I j JbS~ 1 I liHMelodians, Accorileont, l|^B<iiV BRIH Concertinas, Banjos, IMigj-lliH.g- i3l Mandolines. Gu.tars jaf- IJ3I Flutes,289 words
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Advertisement695 1911-01-17 9 STEAMER 3AILINGB, SBANG LINE OF STEAMERS. 'FOR RANGOON. s.s. BEANG 888, due January 28. FOR HONGKONG. AMOY AND SWATOW. 8.8. GLENOGLB, due January 81. These steamei s have exoellent aooommod ation for passengers, and oarry qualified furgeoEß. They htve Bleotrio Light* throughout. For freight or passage, apply to TAIK LBB695 words
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Advertisement607 1911-01-17 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking paMengert and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery. A607 words
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Advertisement447 1911-01-17 9 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDB OF PARADISE FOR SALE. At Messrs. Moraux A Co 19 20. Boat Quay. 10-1 FOR BALE PRIVATELY. Fourteen valuable brick-built shophouses situated at South Bridge Road, Circular Road, Chinchew Street and Church Street. Leasehold for 099 years. For particulars, apply to 8021 POWELL CO., Auctioneers. OEVOEB447 words
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Advertisement602 1911-01-17 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO CHiNA STEAM NAV. ML LTD. Tin steamers of this Company maintain- a icgular direct wrvioe between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on Uirooßh Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin. Newchwang, YaogUzc VorU, Formosa, the Philippines, etc etc. Stauitn Tons Commander ••Kl-tsix..602 words
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Advertisement465 1911-01-17 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Direct ore i G. A. Dbrrick, Esq Chairman. A. H. Fa itt, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbr Fowlib, m b., c m Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, E«q. Rev. N. J. Cocvbbub. Yow Noan Pan, Brq. Ono465 words
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Advertisement283 1911-01-17 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ABBURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ESTABLISHKD 1882. Insurance in Force, over $37,5M,0M New Bunnut, 1900, over W.IM.W Net Surplus above liabilities tor reserve and all outstanding elaims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over (35,00* was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANB, Manager, South283 words
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Advertisement524 1911-01-17 10 BUNKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA_AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £90 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fond £1,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,300,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at524 words
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Advertisement772 1911-01-17 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC.. AT NO. 80-0, KILLINBY ROAD (OFF ORCHARD ROAD I, On Friday, January 20, a.t 4. 1S p.m. Bentwood round tables with marble tops elaborately oarved Java teas sideboard with marble top and mirror attached; bentwood standaid and rocking772 words
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Advertisement346 1911-01-17 10 BHERIFFS SALE. In the Caise ot Syed Ali bin Mohamed Alsagoff ...I'iaintiff Vs. Shaik Sohid bin Abdullah Bsjerai Defendant AUCTION BALE. Of ALL THE DEFENDANT'S INTEREST IX A RUBBER PLANTATION (Situate at about the 9} mile-stone Tampenis Road), At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan Co. 'a Salerooms, Om Monday, Ja.m-aby 28,346 words
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Article767 1911-01-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Systematized Motor Trucking. What Motor describe* us "probably the most important plan yet devised in the effort to systematise the motor-wagon traffic in the Greater City," has been put forward by a terminal company in Brooklyn, now erecting a ten-story freight767 words
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Article105 1911-01-17 11 An outbreak of rabies in Kuala Lumpur lias led to an order being issued by Government that all dogs must either be muzzled or oontinod for a period of two months. A dog exhibiting the symptoms of rabies attacked a nomber of other doss in105 words
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Article123 1911-01-17 11 According to a London cable of the 4th iust., via Ceylon The Berlin Local Anzeiger says that the Berlin Police have repeatedly informed Scotland Yard of the danger of tun KavaroHs group of Anarchists in London. The police were incredulous, but will now perceive the better informed Berlin Polico were123 words
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Advertisement434 1911-01-17 11 "WOLSELEY C^-K/S--AN APPRECIATION lt is evident that WoUeley Can are not only popular with the bovine public, as certain looal motor car agents bare approached one of our clients with a view to purchasing his 16 20 H.P. WOLBBLBY CAR. Our client has been offered his choice of any of434 words
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Advertisement56 1911-01-17 11 HOW TO GET RID OF A COLD. If you have trouble in getting tid of your oold you may know that you are not treating it properly. There is no reMon why a oold should bug oq for weeks and it will not if yoo take Oaamberlaio'b Cough Remedy. Fox56 words
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Advertisement395 1911-01-17 11 THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. IBSTABLTSIIBD ***** 1 MANUFACTURES OF PURE ROPE 8 BTRAND CABLE LAID I 4 STRAND i/rtoir fto w r to w Prloes, Samples and full partiealan will be forwarded on appiioatios) to u« Agent: W.A. STOP AN I, .?.'.>%V.V' At 6REEN ISLAND CEMENT CO,. LTD. Portland395 words
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Advertisement76 1911-01-17 11 GRANT CO., Auctioneers, Accountants, Estate Agents A Secretaries. LOANS AND M0RT6A6E8 ARRANBEDL Temporary Offices Telephoa* 81, Winchester House. No. 444. n2064 /%4SES&J&AVEX SINGAPORE SODA WATEI v £s*iMiA«f<»rr2Sj*<*x MARTELL'S Blua «nd Silver Label is an Moun/tui gnarantoe, all otoi Mm world tor the BBBT quality ia BRANDY (THRU STAR ONB STAB).76 words
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Advertisement518 1911-01-17 12 Johnson's "ELEPHANT" Brand CEMENT. The name oi JOHNSON'S" is recognised aa a guarantee ol GOOD QUALITY in the CEMENT TRADB. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTSCHINESE CLERKS WANTED. Wanted for a tin mine in Pabang, an efficient typist with a knowledge of bookkeeping also for engineering department, a smart timekeeper518 words
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Advertisement458 1911-01-17 12 WANTS. CLERK WANTED. Wanted for a Rubber Estate in Sumatra, a olerk (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 20-1 APPOINTMENT WANTED. Wanted, an appointment with large Rubber Concern or Combine. Nearly458 words
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Advertisement392 1911-01-17 12 TO BE LET M SOLD. OFFICE ft GODOWN TO BE LET. With immediate entry No. 7, Malaoos BtresL Apply to GCTHRIE A CO., LTD. nlBB< "LANGIANDS TO BE LET. The commodious dwelling house No. IU River Valley Road. Tennis Court, Gas, Water, etc., laid on. Apply to N. T. Neubronner,392 words
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Advertisement622 1911-01-17 12 NOTICEB. NOTICE. We have removed from Jo. 01, Robinson Road, to Adelphi Hotel, room No. 03, Coleman Street. 8101 SARKIES k MOSBS. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY. LD. The Undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company in Singapore are prepared to accept Fire and Accident risks at the ourrent rates.622 words
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Advertisement551 1911-01-17 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■tvfi—l and Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 108 100, Market Street NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that the power of attorney dated September 28, 1004, given by me to Khoo Siew Jin, has been cancelled from this date. KHOO HUN YEANG. Singapore, January 18, 1011.551 words
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Advertisement459 1911-01-17 12 NOTICES. THE BUKIT K.BRUB3ER CO._LTD. Notice is hereby given that no transfer signed by A. A. Gunn as transferor will be accepted by the Company. By order of the Board, J. O. DA VIES, Secretary. Singapore, January 7, 1011. 7-1 n NOICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership hereto459 words
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Miscellaneous244 1911-01-17 12 Straits '(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch So alb Ratbs244 words
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