The Straits Times, 25 February 1911
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Title Section13 1911-02-25 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.499 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 25. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement336 1911-02-25 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. i.-i..i'* '^ET^f' W Nut Brown Cowhide T?^SWhffMpS| J OLADSTONE BAGS ifflKn^Kr aSS3BBBWP Broad Straps, Superior Clips, Brass or Nickel Fittings. j^^**^ B»zes 18", 18", 20", 22 24", 96", 28 AXXACHE CASES tf^iSsi^ B^ Plain Hide, Lined Imitation Pigskin, Nickel DooUe "*3tiWBE?H?PMH336 words
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Advertisement187 1911-02-25 1 I Jj! The New Patent IncandesI J 1 cent Burner I FOR KEROSINE OIL LAMPS. b These Burners can be fitted to any ordinary Lamp t i with screw or Bayonet catch. The Burners give a f steady, clear and Brilliant light equal to 100 Candle JMt*y 4iT power, complete187 words
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Article713 1911-02-25 2 AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT AT ALLAHABAD. First in the World. Allah.ihail. says a cprrennondent writing from that city early this month is shortly to ■MaMSJ an ex|Mriuient of an interesting nature. It will be remembered that during the ot I'aris in 1871, the only means of coniMiunkiUion with the713 words
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Article116 1911-02-25 2 Although the coinage system of China has lxcii MMMwfctjl IWtisad and every province now mints its own lurroucy. writes the Canton correspondent of the Hungkunj; Teiegvaak, lbs markets nif flooded with ■■inly iKsi^ns. wliii'h the people prefer to Chinese coins. The Ministry of Finance has cMiiiiiniiiicat<<l with tlic116 words
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Article102 1911-02-25 2 It U aiiiiouiictil tliat BIR von l)trnburf<, formerly (irrinan Minister for the Colonies, iv joining the lioard uf the Allyciiuino Kloctri<:it;its QeaeUaobaft, will devote his attention specially to electrical undertaking)! in Obiaa ami Japan. That in to say, he will oinl( -ivour to MM for his company contracts for the102 words
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Advertisement128 1911-02-25 2 I iCmaciated /VluUs NEED k 'KEPLER' 1 SOLUTION (OF COD LIVER OIL IN 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 cheeks fill out, the limbs128 words
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Advertisement72 1911-02-25 2 A RELIABLE REMEDY. You are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlains Cough Itemedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of folds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults and children and72 words
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Advertisement801 1911-02-25 2 Can This Man Read Youi^Life Tho rich, poor, exalted and humble Beek his advice on Business, Marriage, Friends, Enemies, Chingea, Speculation. Love Affairs, Journeys, and all events of Lite. MANY SAY HE REVEALS THB1R LIVES WITH AMAZING ACCURACY. Free te«t Reidiogg will be sent for 'a short time to all801 words
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Advertisement370 1911-02-25 2 [diamond rings 1 Diamond Rose Rings Diamond Hoop Rings Diamond Half- hoop Rings Diamond Shamrock Rings A LARGE COLLECTION JUST UNPACKED. Also OTHER RINGS 3ET WITH BEST QUALITY DIAMONDS AND OEMS OF RARE OCCURENCE. Inspection cordially invited. ISMAIL AND RAHEEIYI. Bras Basah Road. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. IBBTABLTSUED 1883)370 words
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Article845 1911-02-25 3 A BANKER'S VIEWS ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. Industry Before Politics SjH'aking nt Manila recently. Major P. 0. 1 Kaxtwick, local manager of the International Bank, alluded to the closer tcarwi Mall relation between the Philippines and the U.S., made potwible by 'tin: Payne' bill. Trade between the United States845 words
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Article72 1911-02-25 3 The Moruiug Post, in an article on the Aligarh l'nivcr>iity Hellenic, dwells on the iniiwrteuce of its religious character. The pajKi- mu«ki st.s that as religiouß teats are inconsistent with tlie best traditions of tho Indian Government the Mahomcdan demands would be met if it were understood that the Faculty72 words
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Article83 1911-02-25 3 That the Clyde sliiplniildin^ industry is ujjain <;<:tlin<f mate way, aftti- tin- recent lock-out, in evideuci-d by the- fact that, duriug .lankily. II PMMbtMmpifcaf 2.'),(XX) tons £n.>s. \virr luumliid. ThiabagOM KMHMi output for tin- month of January, aud is nlx.ut ::.l»«i tons better tlian that of the fii*t month bat83 words
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Advertisement884 1911-02-25 3 Indigestion and Catarrh. 40 Xi nt t -Ii Road, Handswortli, Birmingham. !>.ar Sirs, It is now nhoni fivo yean aaoa Angicr's Kinulsion was r<-( mmraded to me b> a doctor, and I have found it invaluable for iiKli^csticin and si ich catarrh, as weH s for toning up the syst.-m.884 words
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Advertisement12 1911-02-25 3 Woorts Great Peppermint Cure for all interval oaujplaints Dysentery, Conpbs. Oo'ap, eto12 words
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Advertisement826 1911-02-25 3 FACEKEPTBREAKING OUT WITH ECZEMA For 4 Years. Mass of It All Over, Most Irritating and Itching. Could Hardly Keep Fingers Off. Nothing Would Stop It. Cuticura Ointment Gave distant Relief. In 3 Weeks, Not a Spot on Face. "For gome four yearn, off and on, p7 face kept breaking out826 words
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Advertisement192 1911-02-25 3 WHEN GREEK meets Circck. then comes the luR-of-war, but when Siinlixlit Soap meets the weekly wash it is an casj triumph. o« < SUNLIGHT SOAP TRY THF SLNt.ir.HT WAV > ase: fob Ny Carlsberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. BOLB IMPORTBRS THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. LTD. 8143 BHAPB OF OUR LABELS. JssssssKar^192 words
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Advertisement610 1911-02-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PTFO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN, PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issned for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 I Delta Apl610 words
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Advertisement543 1911-02-25 4 BTEAHER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. B^ EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween 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, and543 words
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Advertisement892 1911-02-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGSCanadian Pacific Railway Do's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China, Japan, Canada and thi United States. Ronte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. X.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw R.M.S. Empress of Japan" S mera f892 words
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Advertisement575 1911-02-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCHE OAMPFSCHIFFFAHRTSGES. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service betweeu Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct,575 words
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Advertisement667 1911-02-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers ot this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,667 words
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Article134 1911-02-25 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, February 25. High Water, 6 49 a.m., 9.48 p ra. Miss Anderson's Wedding, 4.16 p. in, Sunday, February aft. High Water, 8 2 vm., 10.23 p.m. N. I) L. homeward mail due. 8. V. C. Church Parade. Monday, February 37. High Water, 9 Bam. 10.50134 words
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Article182 1911-02-25 7 To DAY. Bangkok Sandakan 8 pm Punianak Ban Fo Sjon 3pm Malacca and P Dickson Sjppbo Bpm l.i >.ukhl;H, Siak and l'.ikau V. Hogendorp 8 pm Honnkong, Shanghai and Japan A. Ap?ar 3 pm Batu Pabat Hong Wan Bpm Penang and Rangoon Glenogle Bpm Colombo Alicante 4182 words
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Article115 1911-02-25 7 Tbe Imp. German mail steamer P. E Fruilrich tiaviug left Hongkong on the 220 d inotant at noon, may be expected to arrive liere on Sunday morning, the 26th inxtant. She will probably be despatched for Europe ou Monday, at 1 p.m. [Mil SISiiAPORE. I lav. -2»115 words
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Article336 1911-02-25 7 Latest Arrivals. Aj ix. Brit. str. 44TT tons, Captain Owen, Feb 23. From Lmrpool, Jan 21. G.c. and 450 d.p. W. Minefield ,v Co. For Hongkong, Fub 2*. Uoarlß. Abtyanax. Brit. str. f()21 tons, Capt Head, Feb 24. From Liverpool, Jan 21. Go. W. Mani-field Co. For Hongkong,336 words
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108 1911-02-25 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR, East Wharf Basin Kuantan, Poh Ann. East W. Skction No. I—Glenmorag,1 Glenmorag, Grotins. Shkkks Wharf Mirdtroo. Main W. Skct. No. 2— lslander, Hild. B—Japan.8 Japan. 4 Koraona. 6 Redang. 6 A j ix,108 words
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Article177 1911-02-25 7 Arrivals Per steam, r Marmora, February 23 Frcm London: Mrs G Cbianey and child, Mrs. J. M. Allinson, Miss E. Ailinson, M. -r- G. A. Grant, E Walker, R A. J. Gore, M. Mazrrsn, G. Tierotck, J.Chris tiac-ne, A. Chrihtia- nn, G. E. Stott, V. A. Cnrrie,177 words
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Article324 1911-02-25 7 Per P. and O. steamer Borneo, duo March 2 lnspector and Mrs Wilton and child. Mr J DivicUon, Mr H R A Day, Mr D Rob. Mr S Sa«yer, Mr G S Edwaids, Mr Winter Mr K E G cave, Mr 0 N Vcrnon. Mrs L A324 words
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Article362 1911-02-25 7 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, February 26, 1911.) QUINQUAOESIXA SUNDAY. 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson Genesis IX, I—2o.1 20. Second Lesson S. Mark 11, 23— 111, 18. Hymn 210. 7.45 a.m.— Holy Communion (Choral). Introit Adlam. Service Smart. Hymns 210, 537 and 824. 4 p.m. Children's Skkvick. 5.80 p.m.362 words
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Article232 1911-02-25 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoapobr. Fbbbdart 25, 1911. On London- Bank 4 m/s 2/4} Demand 2/4ft Private 6 ni/s 2/4J do 8 m/s 2/4J3 On Germany— Bank d/d 240 Private 8 m/s 244 On Francs— Bank d/d 205 Private 8 m/s 290} On India— Bank T. T. 174* Private 80 d/s232 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article172 1911-02-25 7 Iwue !2 Valae Bayers. Seller*. XI £1 Rahman Tin 10.00 10 60 £1 £1 Kaiubutan 900 £1 £1 UanbAont Gold 200 325 £1 £1 Krdliiils Tin 400 6 6 Royal Johore 1.25 10 10 Saiak Sonth 800 £1 £1 Stmpan Tin 1 00 1.60 10 10 Serendab Uyd. 450172 words
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Article636 1911-02-25 7 lasue 3 Value Bayers Sellers. £1 £1 Seremban 4.7 6 4.12.6 £1 £1 Sbellord SlB 9 4.0 0 £1 16/- Sialang 1.8.9 1 6.0 pis 2/- 2/- Singapore Para 6/6 6/8 2/- 2/- Straitß (Bertam) 7,9 6,6 2/- 2/- Sumatra Para 18 4 J 11.0 XI £1 Sungoi Oob636 words
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Article126 1911-02-25 7 Issue 2 Value ~J Bayers. 100 100 R. Hargrove* 80.00 100 100 7% Pief. 106.00 10 10 Singapore Cold Storage 80 60 60 60 Spore Dispensary 62.60 100 100 Strata loe Co. 100 100 Straits S. Ship 286 00 100 60 95.00 £1 £1 Shell Transport Trading 4.11.0 £10126 words
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Article50 1911-02-25 7 Bayers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% •600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 2* 8* pm Singapore Eleotrio Tramways 6% £860,000 S'pore Municipal 6% 11,*****0 nom. Buyers Setlett Spore Municipal 4)% of 1907 »l,«00,f 00 6% 7<%pm S pure Municipal 4J% of 1909 11.000.000 7% B%pm Spore Munioipal 4% 1602,900 7%pm50 words
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Advertisement47 1911-02-25 7 Littlo children full of health Do love to laugh and play, Ami many a man would give his wia'th To be as blight as they. Though illness may attend us all, As we become mature, Yot coQirhN and colds will surely fall, Van WoodY Great Poppermint Cure.47 words
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Advertisement335 1911-02-25 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Feb. 25— At No. 5-a, Devonshire Road, hnusthold furniture, tbe property of A. Htgt doru, Epq. Feb. 27— At saleroom, No. 1 Sheet Para ltubher. 12 Feb. 2? -At No. 2a, Wilkie Road, Java teak household furniture, at 4 80. Mar. I— At the Straits335 words
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Advertisement303 1911-02-25 7 The GARRICK Cigarette Egg* A LARQE HANDMADE CIGARETTE. Air-tight 6O CTS. OBTAINABLE AT JOHN LITTLE CO., LD..& ROBINSON A CO. THE BEKOH RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. Capital 15 0.000. P-hsseprice iffiSSk. p; t 1 £15,000 3 years I £11.000 to option holders, £15,000 3 years f £19,000 to owner. Working Capital303 words
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Advertisement145 1911-02-25 7 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 619. UNDERTAKING. «3, Prinsap Street, Singapore. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Baaja to inform the publio that the kind patronage accorded him dnriog tbe pass few years, has made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubbertyred Hearse, which surpasses all others in the Straits. Mr.145 words
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1195 1911-02-25 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25. KING EDWARD VII MEMORIAL. There arc moments when the Hon. A. R. Adams has a tendency to become impish. Reading through his speech at the meeting held in Penang to discuss tbc form of memorial to King Edward VII we find that he said1,195 words
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Article23 1911-02-25 8 The next monthly meeting of the Church Workers' Association will be hold on Wednesday at the Parsonage, Fort Canning Road, at 4.110 p.m.23 words
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Article33 1911-02-25 8 The l i*>li paper states that tlie application of K. Fisher for the renewal of his trainer's and jockey's licence for 1911, has beeu rcfsool by the couuuittoo of the S. it. A.33 words
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Article27 1911-02-25 8 We would remind readers of tho opecial musical dinner at Raffles Hotel to-night, when another opportunity will bo given of hearing the fine band of The Buffs.27 words
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Article39 1911-02-25 8 The latest development in connection with the typewriter is a machine to print syllables of two and three letters by a single pressure of the key, a time-saving device that will meet with great favour in all business houses.39 words
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Article34 1911-02-25 8 The gross receipts at the recent Bangkok aviation meeting amounted to about Tcs. 24,700, the total thus falling below the Tcs. 25,000 agreed upon. The Royal Bangkok Sports Club had to forego their percentage.34 words
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Article43 1911-02-25 8 While throe Chinese workmen wero putting a new roof on a In it at 11 Kirn Boag Koad yesterday a sndden gust of wind blew tho roof off. It fell on the three men, one of whom was killed, and the others injured.43 words
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Article40 1911-02-25 8 About four o'clock this morning, a Chinaman was arrested in the act of trying to break into a house at 587 North Bridge Koad. Three skeleton keys and a short Malay dagger were found iv his possession. A companion escaped.40 words
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Article40 1911-02-25 8 On the arrival of tho steamer Prrak, Captain Upton reported that on tho outward trip the vessel was ashore for some hours off Kuala Bernam. Sho was, however, resting on very soft mud and no damago or strain was sustained.40 words
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Article51 1911-02-25 8 A 5,000-ton steamer is being constructed at Glasgow for a foreign shipping firm. The vessel will be driven at a speed of 12 knots an hour by Diesel engines. The latter will use oil fuel, 100 tons of which will propel the steamer as far as 300 tons of coal51 words
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Article49 1911-02-25 8 Half-sovereigns are said to be scarce in England owing to a machine at the Mint being out of order. In being scarce, however, half-sovereigns can scarcely be considered an exception to the general rule, the common experience of most people being a perpetual shortage of coins of all kinds.49 words
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Article51 1911-02-25 8 His Majesty the King, who has repeatedly shown his interest in the Boy Scout movement, is to review a number of the I Soy Scouts at Windsor in July, says the S. C. Morning Post. Arrangements are already in proyn ss, and representatives from different parts of the country will51 words
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Article55 1911-02-25 8 Banana fibre is to be used for tho manufacture of summer clothes. The cloth is mode in China by unrolling the stalks of the banana when they are about a year old and steaming them over boiling water until they are quite soft. Then the fibres are extracted by putting55 words
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Article53 1911-02-25 8 Some interesting old documents have been discovered in an office occupied by the late clerk of the peace at Folkestone. Two of them which bear the date 177'). are authorities to Andrew Smith to tit out his ship as a privateer to attack hlii|>s|belonging to the colonies now in opiwsition53 words
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Article49 1911-02-25 8 The Radium Institute, created by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, has been formally opened in Vienna. The new institute is to be devoted solely to chemical and physical research, and will be open to scientists of all countries. It has at its disposal three grammes of radium from Joachimstal.49 words
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Article55 1911-02-25 8 The Home Office has established a central agency to aid discharged convicts. The prosent associations for that object will work under it. F.x-convicts will be placed under the sole care and control of one association and will be relieved of police supervision and everything drawing attention to their past so55 words
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Article58 1911-02-25 8 Gunner James, of the Royal Field Artillery, who came to Coonoor with convalescents from Kirkee, went out shooting in the jungle when his gun went off accidentally and the shot passed through his left jaw shatter ing it to pieces and killing the unfortunate man on the spot The deceased58 words
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Article57 1911-02-25 8 Flying docs not seem to catch on in Deli, where a committee formed to arrange for demonstrations by Kuller sent out tflK eir culars asking for public support. Only a fewhundred dollars could be raised. At Batavia, the public are just as backward and are awaiting news of Kuller's success57 words
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Article63 1911-02-25 8 Tho Selangor Fire Brigade have been called out in connection with an outbreak of fire at the 2] mile on the Cheras Road. It was found that five houses one a liquor shop and the others inhabited by Chinese pig -dealers had already been burned to tlie ground. There was63 words
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Article103 1911-02-25 8 A Malay seaman from the steamer Koranna came before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, to-day, charged with dishonest^ retaining a length of cloth that was allcgetrto have been stolen from a case among tlie vessel's cargo. While the steamer was in New York it was found thai the case had been103 words
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Article107 1911-02-25 8 The Siam Medical Society, which was originated at Bangkok by Dr. T. Heyward Hays some six or eight years ago, and which used to hold monthly meetings to discuss matters of interest to the profession, is to be dissolved. In consequence of lack of interest a meeting was called to107 words
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Article413 1911-02-25 8 Mr. Oliver Marks and family are on a visit to Singapore. Mr. W. Laugliiun Carter li.is gone liorao on a year's leave, accompunutl by Mrs. Carter and family. It is officially notified that Major K. C. Kills having retired from the active list of tho S.V.C., the413 words
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Article76 1911-02-25 8 We are informed by an MOMMOi correspondent that the impression has prevailed very widely that Mr. .John Turner, formerly of the Caledonia Estate, and a member of tin Legislative Council, WOO the "Mr. Turner" referred to ill connection with Mergui affairs. In our owu comments we endeavoured76 words
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Article149 1911-02-25 8 The iiiairia",e i>f Mr. l>. V. I'erkins ami .Mi-s Anderson takes place at the l'lesliy teriaii iiureh, this afternoon, tit l.l'i. After the ceremony, 11. K. the Governor will l>e At Home at Government House. No BsTOMsII invitations have beeu issued, but there will dosMIOM 1)0 n149 words
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Article161 1911-02-25 8 It is notified in the current issue of the (ioveinment (la/ette that the fiovernor has appointed Mr. C. W. Darhishire to lie, pio visionally, an unofficial member of tinLegislative Council, to fill the vacancy Mi .1 by the resignation of Mr. 11. Fort, with effect from February161 words
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Article176 1911-02-25 8 The Naval and Military Keconl Msttoboi a photograph depicting a eoiiicideiiee lot which it in BoHoTOa UmM iOBOpOCOjIeI i" Urn annals of the British Nuvy that of the linn* of brothers who are rear-admirals Hying in sister ships lying alimusiilr tlie MM «li.nf atDcvonport. jhMMImRw .\<limi;ils Arthur176 words
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Advertisement174 1911-02-25 8 Try a. change of ~W!ii«lcy to MACGREGOR'S V.O.S. Parliament Blend. eJ^ MACGBEGOB. fALDBECK CO,, London and Glasgow. Established 1661. A» M,p,,li ,1 to THE HOUSE Or 10RDS. tflJn IIH caw THE HOUSE OF COMMONS PRIli P Si K ■ootstfei llllUt i 111 duty extra. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. CAKAOA CALDBECK. IWACGREGOR174 words
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Advertisement146 1911-02-25 8 1,200 FEET OF Thoroughly Interesting and Popular Series of Topical Events at Home Abroad OO TO MAKE CP THE LATEST WEEKLY ISSUE OF Pathe's Animated Gazette, 28bd Edition. A BUDGET OF EVERYTHING WORTH KNOWING WITHOUT THE TROUBLE OF READING, And many other New Subjects of Travel, Science and Nature, Humour146 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-25 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 as well as 10.13 words
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Article71 1911-02-25 9 PROBABLE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY. Mr. Taft's Message to the Californian Premier. Rsutkr's Tklkoram. London, February 24. A Washington message says Mr. Taft has telegraphed to the Governor of California asking him to explain the Japanese treaty to both Houses of the Californian Legislature. It is expected71 words
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Article150 1911-02-25 9 ACTIVE DEMAND AND ADVANCING PRICES. Rates for Autumn Deliveries, (From Our Own Corresi'ondknt.) London, February 24. Tho Rubber Market has been very active this week at advancing prices, and consider able interest and MtMM prevail. Stocks have Imcii much reduced, so that the demand is good. Spot150 words
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Article47 1911-02-25 9 Appropriations for the Fortification. Rkutek's Tklkoram. London, February 24. The Sundry Civil Appropriations Bill, providing 4.~>l million dollars for the construe tion, and three millions for the fortification of the Panama Canal, has been reported to the House of RmmMMmHw by the Appro priatious Committee.47 words
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Article50 1911-02-25 9 Improved Far Eastern Services. HH n us Tkli MUM. Loiidou. February 24. The I ninsular aud Oriental Steamship Company has ordered two seven thousand ton steamers of the Nile tyi>e. They are designed for the intermediate service to India. China. Mid .1 apan. without transhipment.50 words
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28 1911-02-25 9 Rkutkk's Telegram. London. February 24. The French War Minister, General Brun, lias died suddenly from a stroke of paralysis at the War Oftice.28 words
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Article25 1911-02-25 9 Reutkk'h Tklkokvm. London, Fcbruaiy 21. A Merlin telegram says that a Reichstag Bill for increasing army effectiveness is supported by all parties.25 words
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Article24 1911-02-25 9 Kei'tkk'h Tkleoram. London. February 2."i. The Hague Court has decided that Britain is not bou ud to surrender Savarkar to France.24 words
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Article20 1911-02-25 9 Ukutkh's Tklkukam. London, February 24. A Teheran message says that Scpahder has Ml ap)M>inted Premier of Persia.20 words
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Article33 1911-02-25 9 Rkutkk's Tklkokam. London, February '24. The PWM of Kmpire OommMm are organising iui|>erial sports. Australasia is sending a team, and Canada and South Africa have received invitations to do ho.33 words
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Article43 1911-02-25 9 f)KK OsTASIATISCHK LLOYD TkLKURAM. Berlin, February 24. The Novove hears through the Russian Foreign < Mice that Kussia abandons her claim to consulates at Khami and (iutschen. The te\t of Chinas Reply to the Russian Uo i, puhlishi-! at St. Petersburg.43 words
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Article316 1911-02-25 9 The Second List of Subscriptions. Work is now being carried on actively with a view to raising the sum required to endow additional chairs, and if possible to structurally improve the Medical School, Singapore, as a memorial to the late King Edward VII. It is hoped316 words
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Article576 1911-02-25 9 Sime, Darby and Co. To Open An Office in London. .Mr. J. S. M. Rennie, Secretary to the Taujong Pagar Dock Hoard, has resigned from the service and jjroceo!-' home on the Marmora on March 23, in order to open in London an office576 words
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Article85 1911-02-25 9 The great scheme for the transformation of the l'ort of London recently put forward is the work of Mr. Frederick Palmer, who was appointed Chief Engineer to the Port Authority just over a year ago. Mr. Palmer learned his work with the Great Western Kail way then came 17 years85 words
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Article804 1911-02-25 9 POLO GROUND A FEATURE OF THE INSTITUTION. The Scheme Formally Passed. The Country club is now a fait accompli, the revised estimates of outlay having been passed and the formal institution of the club having taken place at a largely attended meeting held in the Exchange yesterday804 words
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Article254 1911-02-25 9 The Hongkong correspondent of the Naval aud Military Record observes that, arising from a licence granted by Si" John Anderson, the Governor of the Straits Settlements, to the Associated E.T. Co. and Marconi's Wireless Telegraphy Co. (Ltd.), to erect and establish a wireless telegraphy station in254 words
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Article1746 1911-02-25 9 LOSS OF TWO DISTINGUISHED UNOFFICIALS. Tributes to their Public Services. The business before the Legislative Council, yesterday afternoon, concluded in seven minutes, but eulogistic references to the services of Messrs. Fort and Baker, paid by Government and the unofficial members, detained the sitting until three o'clock. There were1,746 words
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Article380 1911-02-25 9 Ceremony at Unveiling of Tablet in St. Andrew's Cathedral. On Monday next, at 5.30, then w ill 1» a ceremonial unveiling of the tablet erected to the MW] of William Henry Macleod Head in St. Andrew's Cathedral. The Freemasons attend rig the ceremony will assume their regalia380 words
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Article29 1911-02-25 9 Fifty members of the Halle choir gave a concert to 700 prisoners men and women at Strangeways gaol, Manchester, recently. The programme consisted of selections from the oratorio Elijah.29 words
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Article37 1911-02-25 9 An Italian engineer has invented a cinematograph apparatus which can be connected with objects liable to bo stolen in such a fashion that as soon as a person lays hands an them his every movement is photographed.37 words
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Article67 1911-02-25 9 EQUILIBRIUM HOPED FOR IN TWO YEARS. The Naval and Military Charges. lUctbh's Tilkoram. London, February 25. A Constantinople message says the Minister of Finance, while introducing the Budget, predicted an equilibrium in two years. He justified the heavy pro]x>rtion of revenue devoted to Army and Navy expenditure, amonnting67 words
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Article52 1911-02-25 9 Inter-State Commission Demands Old Rates. Rkutkk's Tklkoram. Loudon, February 25. A New York telegram siys tho Inter- Stato Commerce Commissions has decided that l>oth the Eastern and Western railroads have failed to prove tho necessity of increasing their rates and orders the old rates to be restored by52 words
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Article41 1911-02-25 9 French Socialist Recommendations Rejected. Df.k Ostisutisciik I.i.ovd Tki.kuram. Iterlin. February ->i. M. Pichon has far] emphatii illy refMMi a Scx'ialist motion call ing on the Fr< ii, h Government to MM) negotiations with (i.iinany and England on the disarmament question41 words
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Article297 1911-02-25 9 Hopes to Arrange a Flying Meeting Shortly. U is possible that within the next fortnight SingajKire will have its first aviation meet and will then l>e more near the level of progression of Saigon, which has MM aviating fora long time, and Bangkok, which has also297 words
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Article373 1911-02-25 9 The Arankola To Goon the CalcuttaRangoon Run. The M twin screw British India steamer Arankola ban juHt MW mit Last tm hat maiden trip, bound for Calcutta, where she is to be put u|hiii the Calcutta Kirn noon mail run, relieving one of the older vessels373 words
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Article1178 1911-02-25 10 Further Report on Tin Prospects of The Property. W« arc requested by Messrs. Guthrie and Co. to make public a report by Messrs. Osborne and Chappol, Ipoh. upon tin mining prospects on the Heawood Estate. This report is supplemental to a report made by tin MM linn1,178 words
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Article230 1911-02-25 10 Lawn Tennis. S.C.C. Tournament. The results of yosterday's play woro as follows: D. Singles. A. McLennan beat J. Robertson, 6 —1,6—1. L. D. Gosling beat C. L. Duff, 6-1. 6—l. EL Anthol/. beat G. Stoekwoll, w.o. W. MacDougall beat J. Ferrier, 4—6, 6—4, 6—B. .1. W. Dossett beat230 words
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Correspondence.
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223 1911-02-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is surely time that something was done to insure a little better attention to this very important detail of daily life. At present the inhabitants of Malacca haro not only to trust to luck in getting delivery223 words
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160 1911-02-25 10 Mi ('Marios Benjamin and Co. kindly f ivmir us with the London prices they have received thin morning MIDDLE MlDDI.C Pbices. Pbic««. Allayars 5.3 Lanailronsp.p. £3.1.1.:) p. Anglo Malays Lcdburys p.p. £2.5/- p. Auglo .lavas 9 6 Linggis 50/8 Anglo Joliorc'S 12/-160 words
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Article1015 1911-02-25 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 25, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotation* this morning Norn. Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Allag&r 6/8 6/9 2/- Options 2/4 8/£1 Anglo-Java 0/- 1Q/6 1 Anglo-Johore 11/8 18/6 2/-1,015 words
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Advertisement12 1911-02-25 10 WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0012 words
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Advertisement405 1911-02-25 10 ABSOLUTELY BAFE. When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Coug^h Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby j as to405 words
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Advertisement336 1911-02-25 10 Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER To-Night. By kind permission of Major G. D. Geddes, and Officers, the band of The Buffs will play during dinner and afterwards on The Lawn. Moutrie IS A SYNONYM OF GOOD FAITH. Moutrie's GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. Moutrie's SELL THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS ONLY AT THE LOWEST336 words
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Advertisement334 1911-02-25 10 GRANITE. The undersigned are prepared to enter into oontraots for the supply of Granite ornshnd and screened to any siaes. FRASER ft GUMMING. M. Winehoufcw Hnnw. POSTA6E STAMPS. Postage Stamps for Collection', Bought, Sold and Exchanged. Price Lint free on application. Address Geo. E. Anthonisz, Weltevreden," Colpetty, Ceylon. 18 2334 words
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Advertisement141 1911-02-25 13 If it be not trae, speak it not, It it be not seemly, do it not." Marcus Aurelius. The one and only Sole Agents 1 PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. FURTHER REDUCTIONS In the Price of MICHELIN TYRES From the 15th February, Inclusive. Ask for new PRICE LIST from DUPIRE BROTHERS,141 words
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Advertisement69 1911-02-25 13 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA Penang. THE LEADING EUROPEAN HOTEL (No connection with any other Establishment of a similar name). RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDI CAL PROFESSION on account of its healthy position, lofty airy rooms, and wholesome food. Cuisine under tbe constant supervision of tbe Proprietor. Electric light and fans. Private bathrooms and verandahs.69 words
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Advertisement437 1911-02-25 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, At No. 2 a, Wilkie Road, On Monday, February 27, at 4.80 p.m. Now on view. POWELL k CO., Auctioneers. 242 27-2 MORTGAGEE'S SALE. At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan k Co.'s Salerooms. Oh Monday, February 27, at 2 80 p.m.437 words
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Advertisement703 1911-02-25 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. On Thursday. Mabcb 2, at 10 a.m. On Satihday, March 4, at 10 am. On Tuesday, Mabcb 7, at 10 a.m. Jewellery, consisting of Watches, Chains Diamond Rings, Broocbos, Ear-rings, Bracelets, Chinese and Malay Gold Ornaments, etc. On view from February703 words
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Advertisement449 1911-02-25 13 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDB OF PARADISE FuR SALE. At Messrs. Moranz A Co IV/20, Boat Quay. 101 o MOTOR CAR FOR SALE. Four cylinder Darracq car, 18 H. P., seat five, very comfortable, in ezoelient condition; Bargain. Apply K. Y. c/o Straits Times. 112 a FOR SALE. Second-hand cottage piano449 words
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Advertisement396 1911-02-25 13 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHi> XX Telephone 1028. USea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, etc., can be deliverod tc Shipping at tbe Wharves, or it tbe Singapore Roads, on root* notioe. OFFICE HOURB Week days 7 a.m. to 6 p.m Sundays 7 a.m.396 words
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Advertisement468 1911-02-25 14 WBURAMCL «reaT eastern life asBurange co.. LIMITED. dead Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i S. A. Dbbbick, Esq., Chairman. k. H. Fair, Esq Managing Direotor. Pun Fowlib, m.b., cm, Chief Med. OfficerW. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbsub. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Tbb, Esq. boo468 words
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Advertisement236 1911-02-25 14 WBUBJWCL FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANAOA Established 1882. Insurance in Force, over $17,500,000 New Business, 1800, over |«,600,000 Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over »Js,t>oo was Bet aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South236 words
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Advertisement525 1911-02-25 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capitol in 80,000 Shares ot £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Pond £1,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Sootland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts are opened and interest525 words
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Advertisement658 1911-02-25 14 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CD.. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capitol paid up •1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tbck Joon 6. Sim Kia Jam a. Nam Kirn Sbmo 7. Tao Hoc Lai 8. Liad Cbia Hbno658 words
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Advertisement944 1911-02-25 14 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE OF Java Teak and Europe-Made household Furniture, Etc., THE PROPBRTT OF G. BCHUDEL, ESy., To bo held at Stanmore, Grange Road, Tanglin, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 11. Handsome dr wing-room, dining room and bedroom furniture of the best descrip.ion. Excellent Cottage Piano by Rachals944 words
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Article711 1911-02-25 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New Cars in the F.M.S The Malay Mail i-epoi ts M r. K. 11. Skinner's new 40h.p. Berliet has arrived and in oadac to drive it up from Port Swcttenhaui Mr. Skinner hail to make a journey of 90 miles, travelling711 words
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Article82 1911-02-25 15 Tin following riyures ngwdiag pilots' «•< itilicat.-. "ranteil by the Aem Clnbete K ranee may be of interest Ki^lit BM ci-anti-i iii January, 1909. Hy MM mi tt that year the number had risen to atfjMaa*. Daring tttO it roaa to 34f>; while nine have already l» en jjivcii this82 words
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Article130 1911-02-25 15 Tin ('(ylou (iuvi'inmi'iu lias had under i-KiiMilc ration the subject of providing public s«TV;iuts iv Colombo, more ■Moid* the lii^lwi < ivil servants, witli snitahh residential i|uaiUis. The huge expenditure involved, sjsi the comparative smihll i-eti in to be cx|wctod, inilitattxl u^uiii't <hnritr action; but recently a Commission ha* i>ccn130 words
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Article146 1911-02-25 15 Sir KiDcNt SliarklcMii will loave Lomluu rally in July for a lecturing tour in Australia, wlii.li will lust about two niontliH. The tonr will Im' managed hy Mr. C'arlyle Sinythe, the well known AiiHtraliau jotirnaliHt ami im pruoiario, who state* thai, on liis return to Kn^lanil late ill tlw year.146 words
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228 1911-02-25 15 "1 feel all floppy." We all know what it mean*. Although then in no actual disease, there are a mental listlessnens ami a physical lassitude which are exceedingly enervating. A pick-me-up is the sufferer's urgent need. Those who are wise piu their228 words
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Article39 1911-02-25 15 A Church of England Boarding Houso for European and Eurasian boys who desire to attend the schools of the place. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrews' House, or to the Colonial Chaplain.39 words
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Advertisement372 1911-02-25 15 WOLSELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BIDDELEY AUTOCARS Sole Agents Penang. F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRAL SSSS SILENT KNIGHT cc k,o"ve3:r,s Arriving Shortly 8 lII'., Siuglo cylinder, four-seated Cars. II HP., Two qpHadet five scaled Care. In Stook 20 H.I 1 G cylinder, seven seated, STANDARD," painted Black. 15 HP., -I- cylinder,372 words
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Advertisement15 1911-02-25 15 For all intern*! oo Aplaints, Dy ntery Coughs, Colds, etc., lake Wood*' Great Peppermint Cbre.15 words
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Advertisement545 1911-02-25 15 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. J USX RECEIVED: New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments of every description RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Beet to be had in the colony. With Plumes in nee. TELEPHONE NO. 717. NO. 187. ORCHARD BOA*. 0 THE545 words
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Advertisement976 1911-02-25 16 "ELEPHANT" Cement. BEST PORTLAND GUARANTEED PURE. MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. NURSE WANTED. Wanted, an English woman as nnrse to a child 5 years old. Apply Nnrse," o/o Straits Times. 242 27-2 BHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a first-rate Shorthand-writer and Typist. Apply to F. W. Barker Co.976 words
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Advertisement552 1911-02-25 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO BE LET. Godown, No. 5 Mirbau Road, and shop Houses No 22 and 28, South Canal Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Go Boon Qaan, 88, Chin Swee Road. u2f186 HOUSE.S TO LET. No. 80, Robinson Road, and Nos. 41 and 44, Anson Road. Apply552 words
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Advertisement604 1911-02-25 16 IOTICEB. NOTICE. The undersigned beg to inform the public that from the Ist day of March, 1911, they will start an establishment under the Firm name of Ching Keng Lee Co., at No. 3, Baffles Place, Singapore, as Auctioneers, Valuers, Estate and Commission Agents and Contractors. Dated this 16th day604 words
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Advertisement730 1911-02-25 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, BoYsrnmsnt and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 421. 108 100. Market Street NOTICE. Capt. Evans of the S. S. Breaocnshire will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew while in this port without his written authority. 28-2 D THE SEMBAWANG RUBBER PLANTATIONS, LTD.730 words
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Advertisement355 1911-02-25 16 NO! ICES NOTICE^ Notioe is hereby given, that tbe stock.in trade, good will, book debts and all other the property of Chop Yong Mong Soon, lately carried on at No. 48, Boat Quay, Singapore, and the business of Chop Yong Hak carried on at Kuala Lumpur, were on the 2Hth355 words
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Miscellaneous239 1911-02-25 16 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane ons wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of tl per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not expending four lines, II each insertion For p.p.o. cards, on page 6,12. Inch Scalb Katbs are239 words
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