The Straits Times, 23 January 1911
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Title Section13 1911-01-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.471 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 23. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement173 1911-01-23 1 WATSON'Sl No. 1 0 Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. F. Wolff Son's CELEBRATED PERFUMERY. BWEET PEA. JASMIN DEW OF VIOLETS t 3 ESSENCE OF DIVINIA ROBE DE CHIRAZ nd 10 other u r u 10 KJ LQD p RMA In S popular sizes. in 3 popular sizee. odours. CREAM173 words
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Advertisement220 1911-01-23 1 11 1 j ROBINSON CO. P* Srl^ SBedsteads. T tff^ V? FOUR'POBT BEDSTEADS. tlf^l C-. llßoh piUlurs M iHurtnUfcrn. '3^ r r n"1 ■r1 Width Leoßth Prioe '^JVJ LL^aMHß^^i li 3 ft. 6 ins. 6 ft. Gins. $11 5O r^frlv" 4 ft. 0 ins. 6 ft. 6 ins. $12 5O220 words
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Advertisement8 1911-01-23 1 VBE MORSE'S DISTEMPER ADAMSON. eiLFILUK urn co.. Ltd.8 words
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Article1057 1911-01-23 2 ACCUSED OF SWINDLING BY AN AMERICAN DUCHESS. Spurious Old Masters A strange story of how the son of a tailor of Braintree. Khhcx, became a count haw been told before the Correctional Court at Tours. For more than eight years the Comte and I'onitow*? 1 11,057 words
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Advertisement613 1911-01-23 2 A Medical Officer Debility, Nervous Exhaustion Certainly the absolute confidence of eminent doctors is evidence enough of the exceptional benefits imparted by Phosferine. Even doctors cannot do more to prove their confidence than by Pkotferine to remedy their own disorders. Could any proof be more definite, more convincing than the613 words
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Advertisement79 1911-01-23 2 CROUP PREVENTED. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not only a certain core for err up, bat it will prevent tbe attack when freely given as aom as the first symptoms appear. Ia many thousands of homes it is kept constantly at hand ready for m-tant use as soon as the croupy79 words
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Advertisement582 1911-01-23 2 MARTIN'S ,f^lfor Ladles .LrLlkaat a Wwmtk aamato tar all lr»««alaimi. Ti..«^in.i. .< atoa af aar Imnkrin af ika »>■"■ BS any h. ■Mil a I «le. At aB Lka«i aaH liiim, or dm ft. c a,. atMT«l».Oimlll. SOOTMAMrTOK. BHOLAMDAnother Miracle Tbe miracles performed by Little's Oriental Balm are almost countless.582 words
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Advertisement149 1911-01-23 2 i Emaciated Adults k NEED A KEPLER I ItUK MASK) m solution (OF 000 LIVE* §11 IM MALT EXTRACT) This delicious, digestive body builder exerts its influence upon the very source of nutrition the blood. It fills the veins with rich, vitalising blood, and rapid improvement takes place. The cheeks149 words
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Article762 1911-01-23 3 KING GEORGE AND HIS FATHERS STATUE. Greta Park Experiment. RaxinexH men and women luniviny acruxx the Green Park at ten o'clock yesterday morning isays tho Evening Standard of December 17) noticed a curious Htmctnrc lieing taken on a dray to the centre of the I! nun762 words
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Article119 1911-01-23 3 Tin- total quantity of rice and ii<<' pi'"ilucts \|K>rU<l from Bunini (lining 1910 ainouiitcl to '2,598,496 tons, or I4MM tons more thnu (joveruincut'H tinal eHiimatc for the >i;u. It MBMaisd tin ixi>.rts of the jirevioiiK three ycara as follows: 19<t9, hy l\.rra tons; IWW, hy 2<W.U-I<> tons;119 words
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Article113 1911-01-23 3 Mi. Warwick Major, whose MUpaay, including Minn Gcorgic Curias*, juiiil a short visit to Colombo rocently, has In < -n in < ■■•>•< iimnication with a firm of local Imililn* rcganling the provision of a theatre on the i.u-ijiii t ciini-i then-. It ia BadeHkaod thit.113 words
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Advertisement740 1911-01-23 3 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM MAY 1. 1909. AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. IP TRAINS. 13 8 4 6 6 78 0 10 11 12 A.M. A.M. A.M. AS. AM. r«. PM. ¥M. PM. I'M. P.M. P.*. Pas«ir Paxjaog 7 25 4 80 Borneo Wnart 7740 words
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Advertisement57 1911-01-23 3 HOW TO 6ET RID 0 e A CGLD. If you have trrub'c in getting lidofyonr cold you may know tl.ac y-.u ara not treating it proptrly. Tberc in no rta»on why a cold shuulii liar g on for veekn and it will not it you take CLambrrlain'sCouth Remedy. For sale57 words
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Advertisement306 1911-01-23 3 FOR LADIES-* 0-JORET.HOMOLIE'SIPIOL" MM mo»f mir* rtmtdy Igtlmt the Sicknttt, uit zthtr eiTectt canted fry th» deliy of th»_^r*guW Itrlodt. gtaoW ftiiM,ie6Jta«y.Honor».r'M>r» Tbia Famouß Medione will cleanse the Blood of m« »11 impurities from wh»tCLAFKE 8 "5S A Mfc Remedy for Gccemi, ai nnn h d Le 8> Borofult, BLOOD306 words
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Advertisement99 1911-01-23 3 'ZDog's Jiead' guinness THE stoat yoa're used to. GOES EVERYWHERE. In Quarts, Pints and NIPS. sdle agents: KIM HIN 6 CO., Singapore. T. NAGAI CO. GRAND BAZAAR. COMPRISING Curios, Artwares, Porcelain, Etc., Also Calendar* for 1311. NO. X, ADIS BUILDING. HIGH-CLASS UNDERTAKING. ALBERT L. A DALEY, The Leading Undertake** A99 words
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Advertisement630 1911-01-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CB. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Assaye Apl 7 Arcadia630 words
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Advertisement549 1911-01-23 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 servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted549 words
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Advertisement639 1911-01-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP C& AND TOYO KISEN KAIBHA. The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 12,000 tons, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA, ASI&, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA. NIPPON MARU, TENYO MaRU639 words
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Advertisement243 1911-01-23 4 STEAMER BAILINQS. C. P. R CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPAKTB ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE, Thi NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO BUROP E Via CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE ONITBD STATES. Boote from Hongkong via Sbainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Viotoria and Vanoouver. R.M.B. Bnpiasa of Imdia T win screw243 words
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Advertisement566 1911-01-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straiti, China and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo566 words
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Advertisement661 1911-01-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutschar Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Humburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandna, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Tsingtau.661 words
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Article153 1911-01-23 5 FIXTURES. Monday, January 33. High Water, 4.18 a.m., 4.60 p.m Clumber of Commeroe, 2 80. Singapore Sporting Club. 6. Tuesday, January 24. High Water, 6.3 a m 6.28 p m. Selangor races. 8. S. Association, Theatre 6.16 p.m. Soon Kook Ltd., noon. Wednesday, January 25. High Water,153 words
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Article156 1911-01-23 5 To-Dat. 13* Ceylon, Aastrtlaaia, Manritina, India, Egypt, and Europe, etc. Tourane 3pm baißoo, U'kong, Shanghai and Japan Salazie 8 pro I Mi Calypso V pm Port Swettenham and Tnlok Anson Perak 8 piu P. Swettenbam, Penang. Negapatam and Madras Taroba 4 pm PenaDg Haoaa 4 pm Malacca156 words
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Article72 1911-01-23 5 Lett Scioafom Dcm ih Lokdob A&iotd Deo 13 B. I. Jan 14 Jan 14 Deo 26 M. M. Jan 18 Jiui 18 Deo 30 P. AO. Jan SI Jan 3 N.D. L. Jan 25 Jan 5 B. I. Jan 38 Jan 0 M. M Feb 1 Jan72 words
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Article619 1911-01-23 5 Latest Arrivals. Atdang, Siam atr 405 tons, Capt Cbristiinssn, Jan 33. From Bangkok, Jan 1 1. G.o. and 49 d.p. East Asiatic Coy. For Bangkok, Jan 25 Bds. Aiiuin Maru, Jap str 8523 tons, Capt Thomp sen, Jan 23. From Japan, Jan 4. G.o. and SPaterson Simons A619 words
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101 1911-01-23 5 Vessels at Tan j ong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To -Day. TANJONQ PAQAR. East Wiabt Basts— Kuantan. East W. Samoa 1 Cai>ri, Bangola. -tuMRH Wsuar-- Lily Rukmers. Mini W. Bbot. 2 Taroba. 5 Nil. 4 Graocbua. 6 Nil. 6 -Asiatic Fan Sang. Laoooh Dock101 words
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Article650 1911-01-23 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Ban Hong Liong, January ■22— From Bangkok: Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Lovell, Messrs. Ems, de Jesas, Barriere and Gibson. Per steamer Menggala, January 22.— From Indragiri Mr. Danoaa. Per steamer Lady Weld, January 22. From Malaooa: Mr. and Mrs. Waterbouse and two children, M.ss Adams,650 words
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Article46 1911-01-23 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore tandard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 18 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore tandard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.46 words
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Article411 1911-01-23 5 Singapore, .January 19, 1911. Pbicbs. Abticlm. I c Boans, Long (per catty) 0.00 (do.) French (do.) 0.12 Beef per lb. 0.16 Beefsteak (do.) 0.18 Bean Sprouts (per catty) OX2} Bamboo Sprouts (do.) 0.04 Blachan (do.) 0.10 Brinjals (do.) 0.06 Cabbage, Batavia (do.) nil (do.) China (da) 0.06411 words
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Article63 1911-01-23 5 Plague at Harbin, Changchun, Kirin and Mukden is still epidemic to a most serious extent Dr. Mesny, of Tientsin, who recently volunteered his services at Harbin, ban himself contracted plague. Both Chinese and ■Japanese are vigorously combatting the epidemic, and it is proposed to establish63 words
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Article241 1911-01-23 5 Finance Commerce. 8INOAPOBK, JaNOART SB, 1811. EXCHANGE. On London —Bank 4 m/s 9/4| Demand 2/4ft Private 6 m,s 8/4 ft do 8 m/s 9/4* On Gmmant —Bank d/d 340 Private8ms 314 do 8m 8 848} On Francs -Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 299 k do fl m/s 803) On241 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article176 1911-01-23 5 Issue 3 Value Buyers Sellers 10 10 Bolat Tin 4.80 600 10 10 Bruang 0.00 660 10 10 Bruseh Hyd 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.7S li.oo £1 £1 KinUTin 17.00 17 £0 £1 £1 KledangTin I.CO 200 10 10 Kaantan Tin 300 800 £1 £1 Labat Mines 8.60 92)176 words
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Article604 1911-01-23 5 Issue 2 Valae Bayers. Sellers. >/• 3/. AlluK 4/- 4/6 3/- 3/- Anglo Malay IS/- 1.09 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 1/11 3/6 £1 XI BatuCaTes 18.10.0 17.10.0 XI £1 Batu Tig* 8.18.8 4.0.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 300 2.5 6 £1 16/- Contributory 12 6 1.0.0 pm £1 £1604 words
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Article129 1911-01-23 5 Iwue 3 Value Bayers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 6.15 £1 £1 Electric Tramwaya 8/8 10 10 Fraser Neave 27.00 ICO Uowarth Erskine 100 7% Pref. 8000 100 100 Katl Bro. Del. 100 100 8% Com. Pref. 10 10 Maynard 4 Co. 22.60 Sellers nom. 10.00 0.80 28.00129 words
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Article49 1911-01-23 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 8% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 8% $284,000 1% 8% pre Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £880,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,978.000 nom. Buyers SelUrs Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,(00 8% 7%pre Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 •1,000,000 7% B%pre Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 7% dia49 words
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Advertisement52 1911-01-23 5 Shall hacking cough my rest destroy, And all my ploasuro here alloy Are pains that cnt me like a knife, To uiako a misery of life 1 Shall bronchial trouble wear me out? No, never, all are put to rout By best of medicines, dimple, pure, W. B. Woods' Oreat52 words
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Advertisement248 1911-01-23 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. 21— At saleroom, estate of Catohick Moses, deoeased, at 2.80. Jan. 24 —At saleroom, leasehold property situate at Telok Ayer Street, at 2.80. Jan. 24.— At saleroom estates of Catchich Moses, deoeased and Katohkatoun Aristarkies Moses, deoeased, at 2.80. Jan. 28— At Greenbank, Chancery248 words
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Advertisement501 1911-01-23 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOOKKEEPER WANTED. Wanted at onoe, oompetert bookkeeper. Only full qualified man need apply. KELLY ft WALSH, LTD. 281 n OREBBER WANTED. For Rubber Estate in Jobore. Chinese preferred. Apply personally, with testimo nials, to Dri. Black and Little, Battery Road. 28 1 861 CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Clerk, Chinese501 words
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Advertisement64 1911-01-23 5 THE DENTAL HALL, NO. 1, RAFFLES PLACE (OPPOSITE JOHN LITTLE ft CO. 8 BUILDING) Under the supervision of DDK,. 0". IWATSUBO DENTAL BUROEON, (Who may also be found at 82, Bras Basah Road). Newly opened for the convenience of Patients. Treatment and workmanship guaranteed to be of the Highest Order.64 words
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Obituary13 1911-01-23 6 Mackik. At London, on December 14, 1910, Thomas Mackie, late Pilot, Singapore.13 words
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973 1911-01-23 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 23. FLUSHING FORTIFICATIONS. For the full understanding of all the discussion that is now taking place about the proposed fortification of Flushing, it is necessary to go back to the hints circulated when first references to the new works were made. The proposal involved a973 words
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Article11 1911-01-23 6 H. M. S. Minotaur left Singapore, eastward bound, on Saturday afternoon.11 words
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Article11 1911-01-23 6 Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs, Cavanagh Bridge Buildings, has returned to Singapore.11 words
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Article15 1911-01-23 6 A motor-garage for the rest-house, Kuala Kangsar, is to be built at an early date.15 words
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Article21 1911-01-23 6 Geodetic experts have examined Com mander Peary's records and declare he wen! within 16 to 10 miles of the north pole.21 words
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Article21 1911-01-23 6 A London telegram to Rangoon, dated the 11th inst., states that the Dutch liner Sindon was ashore, blocking the Suez Canal.21 words
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Article21 1911-01-23 6 The annual Federated Malay States dinner will be held on May 80 (Tuesday in Derby week) at the Criterion Restaurant, London.21 words
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Article33 1911-01-23 6 There has been a slip on the railway line at Niyor, in Johore, and the upward mail train was late in arriving at Kuala Lumpur on one or two nights of last week.33 words
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Article30 1911-01-23 6 A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is to be held thin afternoon to nominate a representative of the Chamber in place of the Hon. T. S. Baker, resigned.30 words
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Article26 1911-01-23 6 London west-end shopkeepers have fixed the 'week beginning March 27 as a week of "All- British shopping. During that time they will display solely British goods.26 words
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Article26 1911-01-23 6 Tin and wolfram have been found in the tributaries of the Sungci Pertang Pandak in Mancliis and the discovery has already attracted the attention of miners.26 words
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Article26 1911-01-23 6 A Chinese cook, employed at Kandang Kerbau Hospital, was sent to prison for six weeks, by the second magistrate, to-day, for stealing four packets of tea.26 words
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Article30 1911-01-23 6 The Karak Rubber Estate, which has hitherto only employed Tamil and Malay labourers, has now introduced Chinese labour. A number of Chinese coolies recently arrived in Bentong for that estate.30 words
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Article33 1911-01-23 6 The French Supreme Court has decided that a kiss exchanged by a husband and wife in the presence of witnesses after legal proceedings for divorce have been undertaken does not constitute a reconciliation.33 words
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Article40 1911-01-23 6 While proceeding up-stream a few days ago, the main shaft of the Duff Development Co.'s motor launch broke. She is now berthed at Kota lialiru where she will have to remain pending the arrival of a new shaft from Home.40 words
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Article34 1911-01-23 6 The Currency Commissioners' return for December last shows that the whole amount of currency notes in circulation on December 81, was 934,588,460, the average amount of currency notes in circulation during December was $34,785,779.34 words
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Article41 1911-01-23 6 The report of the Singapore Polo Club for 1910, to be presented at the annual general meeting to be held on the 26th iust.. gives details of the tournaments played during the year. The balance sheet shows a debit of $388.15.41 words
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Article44 1911-01-23 6 The Rani Travancore Rubber Company harvested 10,860 lbs. rubber in December as compared with 1,492 lbs. in December, 1909. The total crop to the end of last year amounts to 41,626 lbs. against an estimate of 2.".(i lbs., and 5,919 lbs. harvested in 1909.44 words
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Article40 1911-01-23 6 The White Star liner Cedric has been fitted with the new Marconi wireless telegraphic apparatus to enable her to communicate with the European and American coasts daily while crossing the Atlantic. Tin apparatus will cover a radius of 1,250 miles.40 words
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Article39 1911-01-23 6 Reuter wires from Tokio that the newspapers are devoting much space in their editorials to expressions of surprise and regret at the uncompromising anti- Japanese attitude of the Californian legislators in reintroducing into the legislature the anti-Alien Land Bill.39 words
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Article48 1911-01-23 6 The Malay Hospital in Kuala K^ngsar, which was built nearly three years ago as an experiment, has proved successful. As many Malays go there for treatment, and the accommodation is limited, a new ward to hold twenty beds and a mortuary are to be built early this year.48 words
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Article55 1911-01-23 6 At a meeting of British ex-soldiers, held at Lucknow, it was decided to inaugurate an amalgamated society of British ex-soldiers resident in India and Burma. The main object is to render support to families in cases of emergency. It was also proposed that members shall be required to join mounted55 words
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Article60 1911-01-23 6 Yesterday forenoon, the stationmastcr at People's Park Station detained a Chinaman who had offered a counterfeit dollar iv payment of a ticket to Woodlands. Insp. Bartels. who was summoned, searched the man and found a second false dollar. A visit to tin prisoner's house also resulted in the finding of60 words
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Article58 1911-01-23 6 A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph wired from St. Petersburg, under date the 12th inst., that as a result of the RussoGerman agreement the plain fact must be faced that Russia, while carrying out her treaty obligations to France and Great Britain, has definitely withdrawn from the Triple Entente, and58 words
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Article67 1911-01-23 6 President Taft has decided tliat Commander Sims be publicly reprimanded for the speech he made at the Guildhall, London, last month, in which he said that he, personally, believed that if the British Empire were seriously menaced by an external enemy, it might count on every man, every dollar and67 words
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Article73 1911-01-23 6 The Times states that British Gambia is likely to be ceded to a foreign power. The rumour that British Gambia is about to be ceded to a foreign Power is traceable to French hints that Franco would modify her attitude towards the Persian Gulf gun-run-ning through Muscat if Great Britain73 words
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Article74 1911-01-23 6 It is satisfactory to learn, says the Shanghai Mercury, that the customs revenue for the port of Shanghai for the year 1910 shows an increase, though only of a few thousand taels, as compared with the revenue during the previous year. The long-looked-for revival in trade generally is probably not74 words
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Article70 1911-01-23 6 Yinitore to the Marlborough cinematograph on Saturday night, of whom there was a large crowd, wero presented with an enjoyable programme. The series of pictures included descriptive and dramatic subjects and a number of humorous films which occasioned much amusement. Considering the moderate prices of admission charged and the steadiness70 words
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Article93 1911-01-23 6 The twelfth annual report of the committee of the Singapore Catholic Funeral Association shows that on December 81, the balance in the Government Savings Bank was »844, in the Chartered Bank on fixed deposit 8 1 ,i mi. current account in the same hank JSHO and in hand $104.70, an93 words
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Article420 1911-01-23 6 The death of Lord Swaythling is an nounced. Hid Excellency the Governor colobratcx Ins fifty-third birthday to day. While training one of tho Ipoh griffins last Thursday morning, Mr. Noel Walker wax thrown and in the fall broke a rib. Although Mr. R. Peiroe passed a somewhat420 words
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Article90 1911-01-23 6 Siuyapore has lost a well-known resident of long standing in Pilot T. Mackic. wboafl death occurred in London, on Decemlxr 1 1. The deceased gentleman had been ill for some considerable time with sprue and left for home on sick leave early in October last90 words
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Article113 1911-01-23 6 Mr. C. it ransom reports that he left a green leather letter-case, containing two Bibles and 117 in .ash. in a ricksha and it has not yet been returned to him. A Chinaman was ai rested on Saturday with SO lbs. of rubber in his possession. The rubber113 words
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Article112 1911-01-23 6 The Tiuics states that the arrangements for Indian re presentation at the coronation arc still beiny discussed, but it has already been decided to abandon the project of selecting a number of Indians of local distinction to represent the different proviuccs and pre sidency cities. Invitations112 words
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Article189 1911-01-23 6 It in difficult for anyone who DM nut s. en the oriffanl FollieH to Oinih the enterUin ment which will be niven by Mr. Dalian's Company at the Victoria Theatre I'nun February 8 to February 10, inclusive. It ithe original character of the show which is answerable for189 words
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Advertisement142 1911-01-23 6 W. D. A H. O. WILL'S THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS" A Large Hand-Made Cigarette. Packed in c magnums' JV I I t, vi;j race 50s L 'nree Castles W SSCTB. I iU Bristol Londgn_^y^ff*' OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. JOHN LITTLE CO, LTD. Thermos Flasks PROVE THEIR VALUE142 words
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Advertisement183 1911-01-23 6 SOMETHING NEW AT TH« ALHAMBRA To-Nlght. 2nd Show, 0.80 to 11 p.m. 1. OVERTURE BY OWN ORCHESTRA OF PROFESSIONALS. 3. ROTTERD** M SEEN FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. 8. TWO MAD BOX EMS. (Comic). 4. THE POINTSMAN. (A subject well worth aeeios). 6. A TIN MINB A SMELTING WORKS IN MALAYA.183 words
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Advertisement13 1911-01-23 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear no page 6 as well as H.13 words
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Article117 1911-01-23 7 PLAGUE REPORTS AND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Abandonment of Visit to Peking Denied. Rbdtbb's Telkoram. London, January 28. The Berlin papers are publishing reports that the plague in China will compel the Crown Prince to abandon his visit to Peking and return via South America or the German117 words
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Article93 1911-01-23 7 KAISERS TRIBUTE TO OFFICERS 1 HEROISM. Praise of the Rescue Work In. Ostasiatisciik Lloyd Tilkuram. Berlin. January 'I'l. The Emperor William, in a Cabinet order on the submarine accident, commiserates tin death of the three brave officers. It is, he says, another proof of the spirit ruling the93 words
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Article55 1911-01-23 7 Explanations Considered Satisfactory. Dm OSTABIATISCHK LLOYD TkLKQRAM. Berlin, January 22. NmhmJM from Constantinople state that the Foreign Minister has been interpellated ■M to the ltuss,, .(iermanagricuient. He declared that Turkey's interests were not touched, and referred to the friendly explanations given by the German Ambassador. Tl Chamber55 words
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Article48 1911-01-23 7 Unearned Increment Proposals Debated. Km-i kk's Tklkoram. London. January 23. The Reichstag is debating an Unearned Increment Kill, ami has rejected an amendment of the ('unsiTvatives exempting reigning Princes, including the Kaiser, from the tax. The receipts from the tax will be devoted to military purposes48 words
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Article38 1911-01-23 7 New Steamship Service Proposed. 1)1 K OsTASIATISCHB I.LoYI) TklkiißAM. Berlin, January '■!■>. Tin hutch (iov.inment has prepared a draft subvention for a steamship line f'.im Java to Australia. At least twelve nun a year are desired.38 words
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Article30 1911-01-23 7 !>HI OsTASIATISIIIB LIOYU Tk.LKiIKAM Rcrliii, January 22. Hi-. u Admiral Krosigk has been appointed successor to the late Admiral Guehlcr as chief of the East Asian l-'U-ct.30 words
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Article41 1911-01-23 7 Dm Ormuimd Lura Tuao. Itcrlin. January 22. Hen Adolf Km low formerly in Oldenburg. haslx,napi>oinle< l successor to Hen (loetzcn. at Hamburg. Hen Kcichenau. formerly in Belgrade, is I* in;; sent to Stockholm, and Heir (irisiuger 10 liclgiade.41 words
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Article73 1911-01-23 7 I k.im Oi ii Own OhHMMR llongki.ng. January 2."), The body of the late A.l miriil Guhler.of the (iii man flagship Schariihorst. is lying in state at ili<- (Minimi consulate ;mtil Tuesday, whin ii service will he held in St. John's Cathedral to In- followed by73 words
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Article494 1911-01-23 7 Member of the Municipal Council Committed for Trial. The Shanghai papers are full of the case in which Mr. H. J. Craig, a member of the Shanghai Municipal Council, and managing director of Messrs. Craig and Co., was recently charged at H. B. M.'s Police Court with494 words
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Article482 1911-01-23 7 Finds a Singapore Barber Who Champions the Conference. Hen Phi'iipp Heiueken. Managing Dim-tor of the X 'rth German Lloyd Steamship Company, who lately passed" through Singapore homeward bound after a tour of the Kast. was interviewed at Colombo by a representative of the Times of Ceylon, to482 words
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Article68 1911-01-23 7 The prices for the period from January 20 to February 2 inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which ex)x>rt duty is leviable in the K. M. S.ou an ad valorem basis are as follow Sheet and biscuit 1250 per picul Fine crepe 260 Hest scrap68 words
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Article716 1911-01-23 7 THE KEPPEL HARBOUR DRY DOCK USELESS. Grave Criticism of Construction Plans. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— At the meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce the other day, the chairman referred to "the Tanjong Pagar Docks, by the extension and improvement of which Singapore716 words
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Article169 1911-01-23 7 Proposed Amalgamation with North China Insurance Co. The following circular, signed by Mr. Montague Ede, secretary of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, has been sent to the shareholders I am instructed to inform you that the directors have unanimously come to the (■(inclusion that the Society's169 words
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Article141 1911-01-23 7 King's Letter to Old Man Who Objected to Their Use. Some short time ago, Mr. W. Wan-en, of Victoria St., Chesterton, Cambridge, au aged ex-volunteer, took exception to certain disloyal words used by some men in a publichouse. He said that were he younger he would "ram the141 words
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Article626 1911-01-23 7 THE TERRIBLE OCCURRENCE NEAR KLANG. Miss Stoneham Nearly Saved. Further details are given in the Malay Mail to hand to-day, of the terrible motoring fatality which occurred on the Kapar Road, near Klang, on Thursday night last. The fatality, wliich was briefly referred to in a telegram626 words
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Article147 1911-01-23 7 Members of the Straits Settlement* Asnociation and the general public are again reminded of the meeting which is to be held at the Victoria Theatre at 5.15, to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, to discuss the proposed income tax. A series of resolutions in reference to the financial position of147 words
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Article251 1911-01-23 7 As we are so busy discussing taxes here, the following extract from an article just published about progress in Sierra Leone, may be, of interest Another notable instance of progress is the increase of the receipts from the house tax, which have risen during the last251 words
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Article1149 1911-01-23 7 Miss Anderson Distributes the Prizes. Many happy faces ghone brilliantly at St. Joseph's Institution on Saturday afternoon ml marked contrast to the dismal weather which threatened to mar the prizegiving ceremony at which His Excellency the Governor was to preside. Rain fell in torrents, bat Sir John1,149 words
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Article85 1911-01-23 7 RECENT STRIKES IMPROVE THE OUTLOOK. Workers Confidence in Government. Recieb's Telegram. London, January 22. A Lisbon telegram says the Foreign Minister has made a speech in which he said the Republic was strengthened as a result of the strike, as the settlements had increased mutual confidence between85 words
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Article67 1911-01-23 7 GREAT INCREASE OF BUSINESS RECORDED. Manufactures Extending Rapidly Reuteb's Telkoram. London, January 23. A Tokio telegram says that Baron Katsnra, introducing the Japanese Budget, said the revenue and expenditure, ordinary and extraordinary, balance at 551 million yen. He congratulated the country on the great increase of business during67 words
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Article301 1911-01-23 7 Reciprocity Conference Promising Good Results. Rki'tkr'h Tklkokam. London, January 21. A Washington telegram says the agreement between the American and the Canadian Reciprocity Commissioners will result in a substantial reduction of customs on both natural and manufactured products in both countries. The reciprocity negotiations between America and301 words
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Article39 1911-01-23 7 iFKOM A MaLAi'i Coltl:K>roNl>KNT.) Malacca, January 22. Information hns been received l>y Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price. of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/10 per lb., value. The market closed quiet but steady.39 words
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Article104 1911-01-23 7 (Fkom Orn Own Cokkksi-oniiknt.) Penang, January 21. An extraordinary occurrence is reported from Kota Kedah as a sequel to the search for the missing 7-years old child if Tungku Yatim. and stepson of Mat Munchi. head of the Chandu Monopoly department. A hunchback, who has been104 words
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Article44 1911-01-23 7 (From Odr Own Cobbkspondkmt.) Penang, January 21. A Chinaman iv South Kedah who was found in possession of a full list o." thirty oatlm of the Triad Society, and a Ixx containing secret signs, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.44 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article291 1911-01-23 8 To-morrow is the first day of the Sel&ngor races. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club will be held in the Exchange, at 5 p.m. to-day. In the 100 yards A division handicap held at the Chinese Swimming Club, yesterday, C. K. Clioa iHor.) beat291 words
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Article68 1911-01-23 8 The Taipinjr Bisley. The following ladies headed the list for the grand aggregate at the recent Taiping Bisley, the possible being 21 M Mrs Dupuis i Selangor) 196, Mrs. Hobson (Taipingi 184, Mrs. Cooper (Selangor) 179, Miss Thornton (Penang) 179, Mrs. Bristow (Selanjjori 172. Mrs. Highet (Selaugor) 177,68 words
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Article186 1911-01-23 8 One Way of Bagging Snipe. A curious incident occurred at Klang last Sunday, reports the Malay Mail of January in. M.'nsi-s. E. C. Wakefield aud V. French were playing golf together. From the first tec Mr. Waketield drove off and got a good drive. Mr. Wench, teeing his ball186 words
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Article297 1911-01-23 8 Shanghai Journal Deprecates Class Legislation. ii|iil.il iiinl I'ciiiniK'i'i')-. tin' weekly comiiiiiciikl pu|Hr of Slianyliai. eontnius au aitiele ii|xpii tlic poatpoaaoMßl of tin n|ieratinn of the Kreiylit HM(lStcainslii])bill. wliieli it onfihuVa in ttteaswwdi: If instead of liisliini; into legislation in respoßM tn tlir fihliinm "f tile injured inii'ieeiitstlie297 words
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Article78 1911-01-23 8 Wan Si I^jim, who was i lioseii hy |icople in Maiiehmia to MM to Peking aud assist the im inlmts of the National Assembly in endeavouring to obtain the immediate institution of constitutional government, was oidcred by the Chinese Throne to return to his native place.78 words
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Letter100 1911-01-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— After reading of the Pretoria Pit disaster, which has do doubt wrought havoc and distress in the homeland, with other disasters, I would like to ask you, is it not possible to raise a relief fond for the sufferers?100 words
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Letter137 1911-01-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The Tanjong Pagar district has been notorious for a long time past owing to all kinds of decrepit people sleeping on the fivefoot paths outside private dwellings. Some of them are found dead in the morning, and the house137 words
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Letter165 1911-01-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Might I, throngh your valuable paper, ask who is responsible for the dangerous way in which the drain under construction at Penang Lane was left on the evening of the 18th inst? There were, it is true, lights hanging on165 words
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Article142 1911-01-23 8 Convicted of Being a Rogue and Vagabond. A Pekiny wire of January 10, states: Wan s.ii I,iin. the representative, of Chihli, who was arrested in Tientsin by order of the Viceroy, and sent to the Civil Board, has been convicted on a charge of being a rogue142 words
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Article176 1911-01-23 8 The wireless telegraph stations at Aden aud Kcrbera liave been opened for public use and wireless messages can now be exchanged between merchants at Aden and Berbera at the rate of six annas per word. It U officially announced, however, that public messages from and toßhip176 words
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Article40 1911-01-23 8 Prince and Princess Higashi Fushimi will represent the Mikado at the Coronation of Kin^ (ii-orgo V. Admiral Togo (representing the Navy) and Marshal Oyama or General Nogi (representing the Army) will be included in the suite.40 words
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Article1044 1911-01-23 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 28, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning QENERAL. •10 Eastern Smelting Co. »7pd. 6.00 6.75 10 Fraser and Neave Ld. 26.75 27.25 10 Hotel van Wijk 28.001,044 words
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Advertisement10 1911-01-23 8 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal <v;ujj>i.,mt». Dynenlery, Coughs.10 words
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Advertisement40 1911-01-23 8 This Is It. The latest scientino pre/fiMf^ paration of OOD LIVER MMH OIL. Does all that is claimi f »;'3/k, ed (or it and supersedes the old-fashioned emulsions ~4.-- which upset the stomach. Sg^. OF at.t. CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0040 words
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Advertisement157 1911-01-23 8 Westinghouse Tungsten Lamps LONGEST LIFE LOWEST CONSUMPTION Life In hour*. Current per Camclle Power. eaBMNBi^HBMBH carbon lamps s^L^I^HHHLfILHHkHIHHHHBHB e^BMBHB CHEAP METAL FILAMENT LAMPS e^HHLVHHHLSIHMHH ■■■^■■■■■■■■■i OTHER METAL FILAMFNT LAMPS IIHHHMHI WESTINQHOUSE TUNGSTEN LAMPS OHBBBI BOLE AGENTS: ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. It is hereby notified that157 words
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Advertisement222 1911-01-23 8 Shares Shares OUR WEEKLY AUCTION. Davies Co., 61, The Arcade, will offer at Auction, ON WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 25. AT 2.30 P.M.. THE FOLLOWING SHARES Pantai, Njalaa, Trafalgar*, Bukit X.8., Majedie, Anglo-Jara Oil Synd., Eastern Petroleum Synd., Singapore Oil Synd., etc etc. Fall particulars posted on our Notice Board, Ground Floor,222 words
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Advertisement62 1911-01-23 8 TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HOME BUY A Gramophone S. Moutrie Co. (LIMITED). Gramophone Specialists THE ARCADE. THE STAR OPERA CO. The Outch and Malay Variety Entertainer! AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT TONIGHT A very Grand Javanese Drama in 8 parts Prince Shamsu Bahroom Part I, will62 words
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Advertisement232 1911-01-23 9 If it be not true, speak it not, I! it be not seemly, do it not." Marcus Aureliua. The one and only Sole Agents PATERSON. SIMONS CO., LTD. MICHELIN TYRES. From the 15th January, all prices are reduced by io n on outer covers and 15 on inner tubes. please:232 words
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Advertisement59 1911-01-23 9 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR RANGOON. s.B. SEANG BEE, dae January '28. FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOW. s.B. GLENOGLB, doe January 81. These steamers have exoellent aooommod ation tor passengers, and carry qualifiec surgeons. They have Bleotrio Lightt through nut. Foi freight or passage, apply to T AIK LEH GUAN59 words
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Advertisement534 1911-01-23 9 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER OEM 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE, AGRI -HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910, Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showe and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wedding orders reoeive special attentu MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Price* Moderate. Cat Flowers rom oar own Nurseries qoi Fresh. NURSERIES534 words
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Advertisement617 1911-01-23 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNB PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORI DARWIN, THIRSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOOTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BBITAIN, TABMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery A617 words
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Advertisement402 1911-01-23 9 ARTICLES FOB SALE, BIRDB OP PARADISE FOR SALE. At Messrs. Moraux A Co 10/20, Boat Quaj 101 FOR SALE Lyrebird, by Cockrobin, out of Lady Hall. good hack and harness pony, measures ande 14.2. On view at any time at the Stablei Nassim Hill. W. O. MICHELL. 201 28 BILLIARD402 words
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Advertisement345 1911-01-23 9 U.W. Tully, TURF ACCOUSTA3T. Is now doing business on the forthcoming KUALA LUMPUR MEETING. Treble Event I 4. 5 AND 7. Doubles II ON 4 AND 5. 4 AND 7. 5 AND 7. Straight-Cut ON ALL EVENTS. wr >t. 88, Raffles Place, and 13, The Arcade, a, Singapore, and Orand345 words
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Advertisement510 1911-01-23 10 INBUKAHCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, i SINGAPORB. Board of Directormi G A. Dirrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Managing Director. Pbiter Fowlib, m.b., c.v Chief Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. 9. J. Codvrcub. i Vow Noan Pak, Esq. Ono Soon Tkk, Esq.510 words
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Advertisement242 1911-01-23 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF OMMM. Established 1882. Insurance io Force, over $i7,Mt,M* New Business 190», over «M*MM Net Sur-plum above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over 9SS.SM was set atide as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS. Narager, South242 words
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Advertisement527 1911-01-23 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of X2oeaoh £1,200,000 Reserve Fond £1,600.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKERS., National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at527 words
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Advertisement311 1911-01-23 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE C).. LTD. NO. 67 AND 58, KLJNO STREET. Established 1807. Capital paid op »1,000,C00.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1 0C0.000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Tan Tick Joon 0. Six Ku Jam Nam Km Sbmo 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Liad Chia Hbno 8.311 words
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Advertisement832 1911-01-23 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Pianoforte, Etc.,. (THE PROPERTY OF A. ROBERTSON, ESQ.,) AT "HAFTON. TANGLIN ROAD. On Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m. Comprising Upright iron-framed pianoforte, teak marble-top washttand*. dressing tables, almeirahv, iron bedsteads, tnk snd rattan chairs, dinner wagons, sideboard, dining table,832 words
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Advertisement200 1911-01-23 10 PLUSCARDEN. FOR HALE PRIVATELY. The beautifully sitnated fri ebold rrsirlentitl property known as PLUSCARDfcN. No, 19. Nassim Road, TaDglin aita 7s,:;jO tquare feet. For full particulars, apply to POWELL Co., Auctioneers. 11 l-i MORTGAGEE S BALE. On Tlksdav, Fkbbuaky 7, at 2.80 m. Lot 1, The freehold residenliil property known200 words
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Article1134 1911-01-23 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Wind Screens Prohibited. It is nmlerHtood that the CommiHsioner of Police, under the general clause in the London motor cab regulations which gives him power to refuse a licence to any vehicle Uiat in his opinion is unfit for public use,1,134 words
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Advertisement335 1911-01-23 11 WOLSELEY CARS 1 FORMERLY KNOWN AS BIDDELEY AUTOCARS. Sole Agents Penang, F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRAL SSS3S SILENT KNIGHT ROVERS Arriving Shortly 8 11. 1., Single cylinder, four seated Cars. 12 H.P., Two cyliml. r five seato] Cars. In Stook s 20 H.P., 6 cylinder, seren seated, STANDARD," painted Blaok. 15335 words
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Advertisement13 1911-01-23 11 For all internal complaints. Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Coze.13 words
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Advertisement338 1911-01-23 11 FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF Motorists, i CONTINENTAL Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd., have come to an arrangement whereby covers and tubes of all makes can be repaired. Workmanship and prompt attention guaranteed. List free on application.. Charges moderate. BEND YOUR REPAIRS tie Continental Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd. TELEGRAMS: SINGAPORF. TELEPHONE: Continent*.338 words
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Advertisement956 1911-01-23 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE 10 Times More Durable than Neat Cement. WRITS FOR FULL PARTICULARS i SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Slngmporm. WANTS. DO YOU WANT A GOOD POSITION? Great openings io» SHORTHAND WRITERS, TYPISTo, and BOOKKEEPERS. In a short time an education can be secured i in these subjects. It will956 words
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Advertisement572 1911-01-23 12 TO BE LET n SOLD. TO LET. From Ist February, 84, The Arcade, Ist floor, suitable for an cmce. Apply to Alkoff 4 Co 70, The Arcade. 7 1 82 TO LET. 86, Grange Road, furnished, from middle of April next. Apply to Mr. J. C. Koopman. 101 v TOUT572 words
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Advertisement585 1911-01-23 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. We have removed from No. 01, Robinson Road, to Adelphi Hotel, room No. 98, Coleman Street. 8191 SARKIES 4 MOSES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK BOARD. CHINESEJEW YEAR. Notice is hereby given, that work at the Docks, Wharves and Godowns will be suspended on Monday, 80th instant, Chinese New585 words
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Advertisement711 1911-01-23 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■MIHWI and Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 A 109. Market Street BAVINGB BANK. depositors in the Savings Bank should send in their pass books for audit in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Savings Bank Ordinance. Pass books may be forwarded free711 words
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Advertisement313 1911-01-23 12 THB ONLY PERFECT COMPLETE PIANOS RACHALS' AUTO PLAYER PIANOS $1,350. BRINSMEAD ANQELUS PLAYERS •1.400. ALLISON AUTO PLAYER PIANOS 1.000. MANUAL AUTO PLAYER PIANOS $7SO. Gall NOW to hear them. Less 1O for Cash, OR EABY PAYMENTS. Music Roll Library. THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. E. k 0. HOTEL. PENANG The313 words
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Miscellaneous241 1911-01-23 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATE8.— MiaeeUaneoua wants of erery description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notioes of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II uaob insertion Fjr p.p.o. cards, on page 0, 12. Inch Scalb Rates are241 words
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