The Straits Times, 5 May 1911
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Title Section13 1911-05-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.557 SINGAPORE. fWWy. MAY 5. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement190 1911-05-05 1 WATSON'S Mo. 1O Whisky THE BUT I fashionable Washing Skirts. GUARANTEED FABT COLOURS. BEAUTIFUL MMKTIIfIIT. From e $2.50 Baoh COMPREHENSIVE DISTINCTIVE RANGE OF SI YLES A special feature is that each individual skirt is of a separate design. KATZ BROS., LTD. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD. E SOLE AGENTS FOR Bullivants 2190 words
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Advertisement116 1911-05-05 1 Robinson A Co. SPRING RACE MEETING EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. FANCY WORSTEDS TROPICAL HOMESPUNS LOVAT MIXTURES FLANNEL SUITINGS FANCY SERGES CASHMERES. B>L>RO THE NEW SUNPROOF CLOTH, JODHPUR AND RACING BREECHES, RACING SILKS IN ALL THE REGISTERED COLOURS. Robinson Co. J. CROWTHER BHAW. Merchnnt Tailor80a, IMMI Flack, bINCAI'OI'.K. 'PINEAPPLE Brand116 words
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Advertisement12 1911-05-05 1 DUMISY 4 GO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMSON. GILFIUAI MM CO., ITO SOU AOIMTS. t12 words
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Article920 1911-05-05 2 MISSILES FROfVkM|L£^INj TIME OfUM Menace from the AiiS It was announced at the annnal moetin(P of the Institution of Naval Architects that Me Duke of Connaoght had accepted the hon. presidency of the International Congress in Naval Architecture to be held in London in July, and that his920 words
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Article51 1911-05-05 2 A Peking wire of April 26 says:— Six hundred ex-soldiers and Hunghatzes have joined forces in Northern Heilungkiang. Armed with rifles and two guns they dispersed several Chinese pickets and captured a few mandarins. The leaders offer to surrender on condition that the Authorities will employ the whole force as51 words
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Advertisement162 1911-05-05 2 ■U jy^Vyy f t( l£j*^M^M^SktiMM^^^^^^*Tk ol o^\TMM^^^ Cflfl ■Mil V I\V I Hl^xJl^ SsyJm^m\ ilm^mm ='VAN A'Tonic Wine THE IDEAL INVIGORATOR FOR BODY, NERVE AND BRAIN The vitalising effect of its blood* enriching constituents becomes evident after the first few doses. Appetite is restored, digestion is aided, strength and energy162 words
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Advertisement56 1911-05-05 2 Try It Once. Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find Chamberlain's Pain Balm wonderfully effective. It is also an excellent liniment for lame back, stiffness and soroness of the muscles; sprains and braises. One application will convince you of its merits. Try it. For56 words
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Advertisement657 1911-05-05 2 SAGO SAVED HIM FROM STARVATION. How a Dyspeptic Man In Colombo Existed Until Cubed bt PINK PILLS. HP"" or over thret years from ■^^Indigestion, said Mr. Andrew H^who is a toacher at the St. Mary's ■^■rDchool, Colombo. Every night was MMcked with terrible pains in the stomach, and on awakening657 words
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Advertisement251 1911-05-05 2 6. OTOMUNE CO. Dealer, in Curios Fine Art of Japan. MODERN HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP RENDERS Special Interest to the Art Lover and the Curio Hunter. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. A. W. Tully, TURF ACCOUNTANT. Now doing business on the Forthcoming Singapore Meeting. trebleTevent 5000 TO SO CN RACES 2. 4 AND 6251 words
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Advertisement380 1911-05-05 2 C. H. WILLIS la Here And doing business on the forthcoming SINGAPORE RAGES Run May. 9 1 1 and 13. TREBLE EVENT Hundred to One 100 TO l. RACES 3, 4 AND 6. 100 TO l. STRAIGHT-OUT ALL EVENTS DOUBLES ANY TOO EVENTS Opening Stakes:— Honeybear 10.7, Marano 10, Chanticleer380 words
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Article753 1911-05-05 3 OPINIONS FROM GERMAN WEST AFRICA. Labour the Chief Trouble. An interesting visitor to Ceylon just now (says the Times of Ceylon) is Mr. A. Strain*, the manager of an extensive mbber and cocoa estate in the Cameroons, German West Africa, who has come oat to the East753 words
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Article151 1911-05-05 3 According to a London correspondent, a political libel suit of a highly interesting character is likely to be heard in the near future. It appears that during the recent general election a leaflet was issued broadcast stating that Mr. John Redmond had publicly declared that in the151 words
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Article114 1911-05-05 3 Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, is to aviate. He practically came to terms, he said, with a Curtiss representative for instructions in the art of navigating the air, the agreement being that if he can be taught successfully piloting he will purchase a mammoth 14 cylinder biplane, to be constructed especially114 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement959 1911-05-05 3 STEAMER BAIUWGB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexioo, and Europe. Opsratint the fttw 21,000 ton Triple Scrsw Turbine Linen Tsnyo Warn and Chlyo Hani," the Quoent959 words
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Advertisement68 1911-05-05 3 Sick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may be warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose of68 words
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Advertisement322 1911-05-05 3 KOHG HUB CHIOfIB ft GO. NO. 104, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Oameras of varioaa kinds it stock plates papers, etc. Silvered Plate Glass of any sise, Plain or Bevelled. Also Mouldings of any design fas framing pictures or mirrors at moderate prices. Developing, Printing and Retouching and enlarging from any sise322 words
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Advertisement412 1911-05-05 3 Milkmaid Milkmaid BtuM*£ [1 111 I f I 1/ HI I^^rKpSBEDW^H| MILKMAID Trade Mark TRADE MARK. Largest Sale in the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. ABDULLAH CIGARETTES, ra' B B As excellent Egyptian Cigarette made JbDgl.Sll *****1686 IM BOOK of the finest selected412 words
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Advertisement613 1911-05-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTEAM AVIGATIOHCB, FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN, PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Cbina Coast, Persian Golf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— 'MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 I Delhi Jaly 14 Delhi613 words
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Advertisement562 1911-05-05 4 BTEAJER BAIUHBB. N.Y.K.' JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed and are fitted with all562 words
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Advertisement630 1911-05-05 4 STEMER SAIUNGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. U. 8. MAIL LINE. The great steamship line between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisoo, operating the new 18,000 tons, twin screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA. ASIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA AND PERSIA. CHOICE OF630 words
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Advertisement287 1911-05-05 4 STEAMER BAIUHBB. Canadian Ruffle Railway Go's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPB Via China, Japan, Canada and the United States. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw 8.M.5." Empress of Japan" 6^*^, R.M.S.287 words
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Advertisement511 1911-05-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIM LINE. HAMBURG AND DEUTSCHE OMIPFSCHIFF F4HRTS6EB "Ultt" BREMEN Combined Service. The steamers of those Companies maintain i regular service between H unbare Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, 3hina and Japan. Homewards, thsy are despatched fort lightly tor Havre and Hamburg and once a nontb511 words
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Advertisement637 1911-05-05 4 STEAMER MILINBB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNE. The but and well-known mail steamers ol this Company tail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar Oenoa, Naples (oonneoting Marseilles, N pies, Alexandria, and vice Tern) Port Said, Boez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,637 words
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Article135 1911-05-05 5 FIXTURES. Friday. May 5Hivb Water, 1 47 a.m., 4.81 p.m. 8. V. C. •noosl meetine, 6.80 p m. AatomoHile Club, meeting, 6.15 p.m. P. and 0. ontward moil dae. Legislative Council, 2.80 p.m. Saturday, May 6. High W»»nr, iM a.m 6.4 p.m. Chinese Y. M C. A.135 words
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Article241 1911-05-05 5 To-day. Bangkok Nuen'iing 8 pm Batu Pahat Aing Hin 8 pm lodragiri Aing Thye 8 pm Port Swettenham and Telok Ans in Selangor 8 pm Christmas Island Is'sn ier 4 pm Btnukok r.r, i i 4 pm Kota Tinggi Helen 4 pm Penang, Kangr->n and Calcutta Dilwara241 words
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Article158 1911-05-05 5 The Imp. Grrm«o mvl xtnamir Lniwie, bavins led Hongkong oa W.-dnesdiy, at no>n, and nriy bo ezprcted to arrive h«re on s n ii.l iv, the "tli iootant, at 2 p.m. She will probably be despatched for Kurope, on Monday at dood. The M. M. c injpiny'sFT - 158 words
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Article314 1911-05-05 5 Latest Arrivals. Aing Thy, Dut. str 90 tons, Naoodah MayS. K'om lodragi<i. May 4. Go. and 18 ap. Lim Soon Koy. For Indragiri, May 6. Roafa. Bun Fo Soon, Dnt. str. 222 tons, Captain O link, May 6. From P >otianak, May 8 O.c. and 28 d.p. Thong314 words
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107 1911-05-05 5 Vessels at Tan j ong Pagar and keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAMJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin— Nil. Bast <V. Section No. I—Benarty.1 Benarty. Shbbrs Wbarf-Nil. MainW.Sbct. No. 2— Anstria, Arr: A pear. 8— Dilwara. ♦—Nil. 6— Islander. 6 Breconsbire, Kalmoa Laooon Dock 7— (Unrit-r107 words
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Article453 1911-05-05 5 Expected io Arrive. Per P. aod O. »teamnr Malwa, connecting with the sM-aiuiT Dovanha at Colombo, du< May 5. -Mr A T Ta-han, Mrs R Elge°, MrA VTHemm np, Mrs H Btttrn, M> Athey, D' and Mrs H mer. Miss M Copnengar, M T -ylor, Mr F453 words
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Article101 1911-05-05 5 A Secunderabad telegram states Information received from Singarini states that Mr. Sidilini. assistant, Singarini colliery, and a Eurasian named Reeves started on Saturday from the Batten pit to examine the area affected by the squeeze of 1902, but did not return. Several search parties were organised and the area where101 words
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Article243 1911-05-05 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANOK. Sinoaporb, May 6, 1911. Om London— Bank 4 m/s 8/4} Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/s S/4U do 8 m/s 2/41 On Gbbmant— Bank d/d 238* Private 8 m/s 242* On Francb— Bank d/d 294* Private 8 m/s 299 Ok India— Bank T. T. 174 t Private 80d/a243 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article175 1911-05-05 5 Israels Valuffi 10 10 Belai Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Bruneb Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 KinUTio £1 £1 Kledang Tin 10 10 Kaantan Tin £1 £1 Lshat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/. 6/- Pabane Consol £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 PaMog B tbra £1 £1175 words
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Article598 1911-05-05 5 [sane S Value Bayers. Sellers. i/- 8/- Allsrv 4/0 6/II- 2/. An K lo Malay 10/9 1.1.0 II- 2/. Batang Malak* 2,6 2 8 £1 £1 Bfttn Caves 16.0.0 16.0.0 £1 £1 Batu Tißk 4.12.6 6 0.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 3.8.9 3.13.6 £1 £1 Bnkit Liotang 4.10.0 6.0.0598 words
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Article124 1911-05-05 5 Iwea 3 Valued Bayers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 £1 £1 Eleotrio Tnmwiji 8/8 10 10 FrMer Neave 88.00 100 Howarth Brakine 100 V% Pref. 100 100 K»t« Bro. i>et 100 100 8% Ctud. Pief. 10 10 Maynard Co. 9700 Sellers Dom 1000 7.00 4/8 89.00 50 00124 words
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Article47 1911-05-05 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1900,000 par Riley, Hargreavea 6% |i«4,000 2J Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £880,000 Spore Municipal 6% 11.878 000 nom. Buyers Belle* S t poroMunioipal4}% of 1007 •1,600,000 6% 7%pm Spore Municipal 4]% of 1000 11,000,000 7% B%pm Spore Mnnudpal 4% 160-2.000 7%dia47 words
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Advertisement15 1911-05-05 5 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coheir. Colds, etc., tako Woods' Ureat l'< < i mint Cure.15 words
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Advertisement190 1911-05-05 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. May B— At Mt. Hisie, Cbanopry Lane, teak bouoebold furniture, etc., at 8. May 6 At Mt. Rosie, Cbanonrv Lane, teak household furniture, etc., at 12.80. May B—At8 At saleroom, three cottage pianos, at 11. Miy 10 At saleroom, valuable town properties, known as No.190 words
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Advertisement481 1911-05-05 5 Hrdatl) London CIGARETTES. Our whole time is occu- wp»j pied in producing the Sk jSik R^**** I*^1 finest cigarette it is pot J^ yf^^ ''JfcswTS^ sible to make. No parPfcaw A l cu ar price is our aim AW sVp Our rBt attention c r t m low e«t Price481 words
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Advertisement232 1911-05-05 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The steamers of this Company maintains a regular direct service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoo, Tientsin, Newobwang, Yangtsse Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc. Steamers Tons Commander Rctsano 4,8«5 R. C.232 words
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Advertisement145 1911-05-05 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephona No. 819. UNDERTAKING. w»mp M»«fc Singapore MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Betfa to inform the public that the kind patronage aocordnd him during the pas* few years, baa made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubb— tyred Haaras, which snrpasat« all others in the Straits. Mis145 words
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998 1911-05-05 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 5. WHAT WILL HAPPEN. We see from the triegrams to hand daring the past day or two that the House of Commons is slowly progressing with the Veto Bill. Little more than formal stages remain to be dealt with, and then the Bill will pans998 words
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Article16 1911-05-05 6 Bovril has been awarded the Diplome d'Honneur (the highest award) at the International Cookery Exhibition, Paris.16 words
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Article25 1911-05-05 6 The Keswick prayer meeting will be held on Monday next, at 6.30 a.m., in the Chinese Girls' School, Government Hill. Leader, Rev. F. H. Sullivan.25 words
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Article31 1911-05-05 6 It is officially notified that Sourabaya is declared infected owing to the existence of plague and that Hatavia in declared infected owing to the existence of cholera as from April 28.31 words
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Article38 1911-05-05 6 On Tuesday, at 9 p. m., there will bo a Musical Evening in the V.M.C.A., under the direction of Mr. Salzmann. Solos and concerted pieces, vocal and instrumental, will be rendered. No cliarge will be made for tulmiHßion.38 words
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Article24 1911-05-05 6 The sale by Messrs. Powell and Oh, at Mt. Rosie, off Chancery Lane, start* to day at 8 p.m., with a collection of plants.24 words
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Article18 1911-05-05 6 Tho Inspector of Telegraphs, General Post Office, notifies that telegraphic communica<ion with Kuala Lumpur and Penang is interrupted.18 words
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Article25 1911-05-05 6 The Keswick prayer meeting will be held on Monday next, at 6.80 a.m., in the Chinese Girls' School, Government Hill. Leader, Rev. F. H. Sullivan.25 words
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Article28 1911-05-05 6 A picture of Admiral Togo, as well as a number of now American and Italian films, will be shown at the Harima Hall cinematograph, North Bridge Road, to-night.28 words
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Article34 1911-05-05 6 A band of 22 Chinese came before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, to-day charged with gambling in a house in Bansan street. The manager of the house was fined 915 and the others 18 each.34 words
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Article41 1911-05-05 6 A Madras man, who had dined out, did not know how he had got home bnt the next morning he received a note from his hostess, which ran as follows Dear Mr. Herewith your lantern, kindly return my parrot and cage."41 words
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Article41 1911-05-05 6 The Swimming Club launch will leave Johnston's Pier on Saturday at 2.30 and 8.80 p.m.; returning at 8 and 5.30 p.m. On Sunday, she leaves at 7, 9, and 10, 2.80 and 8.30, returning at 8.30, 9.80, 12.15, 8 and 5.30.41 words
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Article43 1911-05-05 6 The Hon. C. J. Saunders, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, in his annual report, notes that the new Health Department, working under the Estate Labourers (Protection of Health) Enactment of the F.M.S., is beginning to do great things for the sanitation of estates.43 words
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Article47 1911-05-05 6 A Malay passenger by the Rajah of Sarawak, on arrival in Singapore, told the police that he had been robbed of t956.40, taken from his cabin. The curious thing is that the money was all in silver and would therefore be inconvenient for a thief to handle.47 words
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Article54 1911-05-05 6 Mr. 11. A. Dooley, business manager of Xhe Follies, returned to Hongkong on April 2rt and reported that the company has done enormous business in Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama. The Follies opened on the same day in Tientsin and after a short season they return to Hongkong, playing only one54 words
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Article61 1911-05-05 6 The return of the health of the crews of the ships employed upon the Chiua Station shows that the number of admissions to the sick list was in the ratio of 719.5 per 1,00 which is a decrease from the previous years. The station is officially classed amongst the unhealthy61 words
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Article55 1911-05-05 6 King Edward's dog Caesar made his escape from the garden of Marlborough House and his disappearance caused the greatest concern. Caesar still wears on his collar the badge inscribed, Caesar lam the King's dog, and he had not been long away when he was recognised in Bridge-street, Westminster, and promptly55 words
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Article58 1911-05-05 6 A branch of the Communication Bank was started in Singapore last year to facilitate the Chinese residents in remitting and transferring money to their mother country, says the Hongkong Telegraph. In view of the dense population of Chinese resideuts in Borneo, the Malay States, etc., branches of the Communication Bank58 words
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Article76 1911-05-05 6 When the Japanese warships Kurama and Ton* were on the voyage to Colombo, from Singapore, the former came ujxm a shoal of sharks, extraordinarily large in size. They made their appearance on the starboard side of the ship and caused so much excitement among the crew that the cruiser was76 words
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Article80 1911-05-05 6 A recognition meeting will be held in the Wesley Church, this evening, at 8.30., to welcome Rev. W. H. B. Urch, D.D., who has recently returned as pastor to the church of which be had charge 17 years ago. Short addresses of welcome will be given by tho Rev. W.80 words
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Article98 1911-05-05 6 In connection with the arrest of a Kling, on a charge of murder, on board tho Hebe in Penang harbour, last week, by a milk seller, it appears that at Kauipar, in 1908, the Kliug is alleged to have struck his wife on the head with a stick, cut her98 words
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Article90 1911-05-05 6 The Malayan exhibit at the London Rubber Exhibition consists of twelve cases of rubber, five of coconuts, two of forest exhibits, wild guttas, etc., and samples of locally made tapping knives. From the Experimental Plantations have been sent two stumps seven feet high showing method of tapping and the way90 words
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Article89 1911-05-05 6 Among the awards in the engineering section of the recent Exhibition of Agriculture and Commerce at Bangkok were the following Gold medals— Howarth Erskine Ltd. (Douglas and Grant's rice mill) Howarth Erskine Ltd. (engines). Silver medals Howarth Erskine Ltd. (Merry weather tiro-extin-guishing plant) Howarth Erskiue Ltd. (electric motor) Behn Meyer89 words
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Article450 1911-05-05 6 The engagement has been announced in Java of Miss Eva Gauthier and Mr. Francois M. Knootc. Mr. Klwes has recovered from tho injuries he received through being mauled by a tiger in Siam and has left Bangkok fjr home. The late Mr. James Miller (68), of The450 words
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Article45 1911-05-05 6 Last Saturday's skating carnival at Raffles Hotel was so successful that the management have decided to give another such pleasant evening to-morrow when those who were unable to join in the linking last Saturday will have a further opportunity of doing so.45 words
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Article57 1911-05-05 6 The three submarines which have been added to Hongkong's naval strength left Hongkong harbour on April If, for a trial dive outside, and returned the following afternoon after very successful exercise. Each carries fourteen men and two othcers, and the crew of one of them never left their57 words
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Article65 1911-05-05 6 The Manila correspondent of the Hongkong Telegraph, wiring under date of April 25, states The I'oizat has sunk in Manila Bay during a violent storm. Mr. John J. Bevmgton, salesman of the Manila Trading and Supply Co., together with five Filipinos, was drowned. The Poizat was a large65 words
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Article68 1911-05-05 6 At the Assizes, yesterday, Mr. Justice Fisher sent a Chinose woman, named Ho Ah Van, to two years' rigorous iuiprisonmont for causing mischief by tire and directed that the prison doctor should keep an observation u i»m her from time to time. The case against Tan Chyc, Sou68 words
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Article99 1911-05-05 6 The mortality returns for Singa{>oi-e, issued by the Kegistrar of Births ami Deaths, show that during the week ending April '.".I, there were 70 deaths, giving a ratio per mille of population of 60.01. Malarial fever accounted for 69 deaths, phthisis .17. convulsions 31, beri-beri 34, bronchitis99 words
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Article105 1911-05-05 6 A chauffeur employed by Mr. Peters, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, wan summoned by Chief Inspe ctor Mayhew to the District Court this morn ing on a charge of failing to report a case of smallpox. The patient, it wan stated, wan accused's wife, and while105 words
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Advertisement220 1911-05-05 6 'Embassy' W. D H. 0. Wills's LATEST SMOKING MIXTURE IN J Ib. PATENT AIRTIGHT TINB. Price 75 cents per tin. Obta.ina.ble at: JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. ROBINSON COMPANY. I !ia Fashionable Tweeds ij Tp Light Tropical Weight J,' tjßi J'^bW J Smart London Cut JOHN LITTLE COMPANY, LTD. NON-POISONOUS DISINFECTANT220 words
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Advertisement224 1911-05-05 6 MONSTER PROGRAMME INCLUDING 6 NEW PICTURES! 6 NEW PICTURES!! ALHAMBRA (Beach Road), TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT AN EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG SERIES WITH A REALLY UNIQUE COMBINATION OF KM WHICH Speak volumes for the art of the Cinematograph. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. An adaptation of 1 heophile Gauthier's Celebrated Novel "TIE ROMANCE224 words
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Article105 1911-05-05 7 LLOYD GEORGES COMPULSORY SCHEME. Workers, Employers, and State Must Contribute. Rbutkr's Tkleqbam. London, May 6. In tin- House of Commons Mr. Lloyd Georgo introduced an elaborate scheme of insurance against invalidity, sickness, and unemployment. He proposed that workpeople be compelled to contribute to the fund, men to pay105 words
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Article203 1911-05-05 7 MAJOR BREMOND ARRIVES QUITE SAFELY. Successful Sortie From Fez. Keutkr's Telkoram. London, May 4. Pans i le-pa' ehi's from Fez, dated April 28, say that Major Brcmond arrived there on the evening of April 26, after four days continuous and victorious fighting. He lost thirty killed or203 words
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Article54 1911-05-05 7 El.kih Pasha Ambushed by Albanian Insurgents. Rbdtbb's Tblroham. I ."iidi in. May 4. A Cotinjc message says that five battalions under Edham Pasha, marching from (iusiiije to Tnzi, were attacked by the Albanians in a narrow defile and suffered severely. They wore compelled to retire ami the insurgents54 words
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Article53 1911-05-05 7 Tomb at Jerusalem Entered and Rifled. Dkk Outasiatischk Lloyd Teleobam. Berlin, May 4. The Grand Sheik of the Omar Mosque at Jerusalem calls on the Sultan of Turkey to discover aud punish the pemon who stole holy relics of Solomon's time from a vault which has not boon53 words
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Article24 1911-05-05 7 Dkk Ostasiatische Lloyi> Tklkukam. Berlin, May 4. The Reichstag In- received the Bill dealing with small share issues in the Kiauts than ana.24 words
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Article25 1911-05-05 7 Dkb Ostasia nsrHK Lloyd Tklkqram. Berlin, May 4. The death is Hiinoiiiiceil of Horr Adolf Woennaun. lie.nl of the Woennann Steamship Lino.25 words
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Article39 1911-05-05 7 (Fbom a Malacca Correspondent.) Malacca, May 5. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber I'lautations, Limited, tliat tho price Of nne I'ura iv London yesterday was I 2 per lb., value. The market ■!<.«. .1 <|iii, i39 words
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Article363 1911-05-05 7 Rapid Progress Being Made on the Estate. The following report of the directors of Kimanib Rubber, Limited, signed by Messrs. Guthrie and Co., London, for the period to December 81, 191 C, was to be presented at the first annual general meeting to be held in London,363 words
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Article192 1911-05-05 7 Malayan Planters Resolve to Write To Dutch Government. At the meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya, held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday last, Mr. Macfadyen asked for information on the subject of Javanese labour. He said he had heard that the Dutch Government were going to close192 words
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Article271 1911-05-05 7 We regret to learn that a cable lias been received in Singapore to-day by The Union Insurance Society of Canton, announcing the death at home of Mr. William Macbean who went on a year's leave in January with the intention of retiring at the end271 words
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Article163 1911-05-05 7 An issue of 40,000 £1 shares, at a premium of each, has been made by the Troosan Rubber Estate, Limited, the proceeds of the issue being used for the purpose of purchasing an island covored with timber, and partly planted with cocouuts. The company already owu au163 words
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Article697 1911-05-05 7 IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED ON SHARE MARKET. Company Reports and Notices. The following information concerning the rubber industry is taken from the London and China Express of April 14:— The market for Para has been very unsettled, and prices fluctuated constantly, making business difficult. Hard Fine spot and April-June697 words
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Article243 1911-05-05 7 (By an Occasional Cobbkspondknt.) Kelantan, April 27. The Hon. C. t. Saunders, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, S.S. and F.M.S., arrived at Kuala Kelantan early on Monday morning by the Sappho. He proceeded at once to Kota Bahru attended by the Kajah'H fleet of racing boats. After being officially243 words
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Article71 1911-05-05 7 The No- Barmaid Crusade. The first prosecution since* the Hongkong Government had decided to prohibit women from beiug present in public -housu bars in any capacity whatever has been taken at Hongkong, when William Krater, licencee of the Roso, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel, was clwrged with permitting a woman to71 words
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Article602 1911-05-05 7 INTERESTING STATISTICS FOR LAST YEAR. The New Treaty With Britain. The commercial supremacy of Great Britain is a subject which has received special attention in the columns of The Times recently, and last year's trade record for Japan is interesting in this connexion, as the figures quoted below602 words
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Article245 1911-05-05 7 Messrs. Fraser and Company's Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'ft share report for the P. and O. mail of the sth inst., states The market has been quiet since our last report and rubber shares shew little change on the week, wjth the exception of Malaccas which245 words
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Article78 1911-05-05 7 The Corporation of the City of London propose to give some 1,000 Colonial officers and men a luncheon and entertainment at the Coronation, such as was given to the representatives of the British fleets when they visited the Thames during the Mayoralty of Sir George Truscott, and, more recently, tli.it78 words
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Article445 1911-05-05 7 Details of the Kwanglee -Meefoo Disaster. From Shanghai papers we glean some details of the collision between the steamer Kwanglee and the steamer Meefoo. It appears that the latter boat was riding at anchor in the fog when, at 5.80 p.m. on April 28, the Kwanglee loomed445 words
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Article730 1911-05-05 7 How to Spend the Money— When You've Won It. Castles in the air (writes G. li. in the Advocate of India) are being freely built just now on foundations of a successful draw in the Derby Sweep, and from all that one hears these castles are almost730 words
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Article93 1911-05-05 7 QUESTIONS ASKED IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. Complete Revision of Ordinance Promised. Rioter's Teleoram. London, May 5. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald asked whether the Colonial Office was insisting upon steps being taken to remedy the Municipal abuses in Singapore Mr. Harcourt replied: Tho Governor of93 words
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Article20 1911-05-05 7 Dbb Omtasiatidche Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, May 4. It is reported that the condition of M. Sassonoff in dangeroaH.20 words
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Article91 1911-05-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 4, On the arrival here of the Kamo Mara with Priucc and Nmm Fushimi, Dr. Ishii and several other members of the Young Japanese Association boarded the liner and welcomed Their Imperial Highnesses, to whom they presented a basket of91 words
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Article29 1911-05-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Colombo, May 4. The Sungei Salak Rubber Company proposes to pay a dividend of 10 per cent., and to carry forward £1,100.29 words
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Article205 1911-05-05 7 Taiping Estates.— 7Bo lb. 8rieh.— 2,678 lb. Alor Pongsu.— 3,o4l lb. Bukit Kudu Rubber Estates.— 4so lb. Port Swettenham Rubber C 0. —2,500 lb. Tambalak Estate —1,106 lb. Caledonia.— lB,4Bs lb. Tali Ayer— l2,lso lb. Gedong.- 88,000 lb. Nova Scotia.— l9,ooo lb. Rubana.— l9,ooolb. Hai Kee.— 1.556205 words
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Article231 1911-05-05 7 Through the instrumentality of Mr. Tan Kheaiu Hock, a steam trawler named the Golden Crown, commanded by a European master trawler with a European mate on board, has been purchased from Mr. Lim Chin T smiy. the well-known Rangoon millionaire and owner of tho Seang line of231 words
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Article72 1911-05-05 7 Admiral Sir Algernon de Horsey, K. C. I: and Lady de Horsey, of Molcoinbe House, Cowes, have received many congratulatory messages and presents on the celebration of their golden wedding. Admiral Sir Algernon, who is eighty-four years of age, married in Malta on April 9, 1861, a daughter of Admiral72 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article112 1911-05-05 8 We are asked to say that the Fairy Dale Association will present a cup for football competition among Chinese Clubs and that Mr. Lim Kee Cheok, of 88, Kampong Bharu Road, will be pleased to hear from Chinese clubs desiring to enter the competition up to 18th112 words
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Article130 1911-05-05 8 Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association. The following are the May Scores for the Walker Trophy tired for yesterday at Halcstier Mrs. Fisher 29 Mrs. Uoldie 27 Miss Kcrr 26 Mrs. Ager 26 Mrs. Parsons 25 Miss Klimmet 28 Total 156 The following arc the results in the handicap competition130 words
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Article160 1911-05-05 8 L. L. T. C. American Tournament. The following is the result of the Americat tournament Mmd at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis I'lub on Wednesday and Thursday A. Class. Mr. ami Mrs. C'antiell (wiuuersi 149 Mr. and Mrs. Gaunt 1:17 Mrs. S.il/in.iiiii aud L'pcott 137 Miss (innii aud Steyne160 words
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Article453 1911-05-05 8 Conference to Discuss Reform of The Calendar. liiinii-iliiitc steps are being taken to ascertain tin- views of tlie commercial community of the kingdom on the question of revising our calendar, ho that a given date shall always full on the name day of the \iiik. »ays a453 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter708 1911-05-05 8 To the Editor of.the Straits Times. Sir, As yon hare interested as lately in the question of the possibility of disarmament and international arbitration, perhaps yon could find room for a suggestion of a compromise which might unite on the subject of national defence the war party708 words
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Article233 1911-05-05 8 Dr. Wu Lien-Teh permanent chairman of the Plague Conference, remarks the Manchuria Daily News, is a comparatively young man of 31 years, being born at Singapore in 1X79 and is of Cantonese descent. His scholastic aptitude was recognized while yet a mere boy, and the principal of233 words
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Article922 1911-05-05 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 6, 1011. Messrs. Lyail and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Buyer*. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 4/0 5/- c/div 8/. Options 2/- £1 Anglo-Java 7/- 8/--1 Anglo-Johore 8,9 12,8 2/-922 words
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Article323 1911-05-05 8 A Confession Leads to Sensational Developments. Sensational developments have taken place during the last few days in connection with the wrecking of the express train on the East Indian Railway near Dinapore, states a Calcutta telegram dated April 21. Abdul Humid, who was arrested near the scene323 words
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Advertisement53 1911-05-05 8 It's not the man tbat drinks tbe most That has tbe reddest nose, Nor yet tLe man who talks the most, Who known nioxt, I supfo^e. Appearances can oft di oei«e, Of ibat I can asture yoa. But if y. u've got a couiib or oo'd. Wood- Oieat Pvppermint Cure53 words
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Advertisement50 1911-05-05 8 THIS IS IT I Waterbury's Metabolized COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. t TASTELESS, ODOURLESS. The latest noientifio preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Doea all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions whieb opwt tbe stomach H'gbif recommended by the medioal profession. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $241050 words
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Advertisement144 1911-05-05 8 RUBBER FACTOBIES ENGINES!! MACHINERY We are specialists in the construction of Steel-framed Buildings, and as Sole Agents for "RUSTON-PROCTOR" Suction Gas Wants, and "BERTRAMS'" RUBBER MACHINERY. WE ARB IN A POSITION TO SUPPLY THB MOST ECONOMICAL AND UP. TODATB INSTALLATIONS. Designs and foil particulars on application RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD.,144 words
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Advertisement426 1911-05-05 8 Raffles i|t| Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday. May 6. SKATING! SKATING! After Dinner Music by THE PARISIAN TRIO. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TURNOUT WANTED. Wanted, a Found, fast, Deli cony and rubber-tyred trap with hood. Apply to D.T., co Straits Tunes. 56 0-5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders are invited for (a) tbe erection426 words
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Advertisement157 1911-05-05 8 Oriental Specific. It is the Specific for acute and chronic discharges, and of whatever standing, Price I 1.15 THE CITY OIBPENSARY. SELEOIB ROAD, SINOAPORB. °-1a 8.1.1' i k. GO TO iOy. W. J. GARCIA, j+ Orchard Rd, T^V FOB FROM y§ $700, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! Come and See The Admiral Togo157 words
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Advertisement140 1911-05-05 9 Harvey's Whisky "R. V." Jl genuine Scotcd at a reasonable price. Wdere'er you go ask for "R.V." ACE OF CLUBS LAGER BEER BRITISH BEER BREWED BY The Wrexham Brewery Co. A BEVERAGE FOR CONNOISSEURS. Sole A cents PATERSON. SIMONS CO., LTD. T8 RUBBER PLANTERS For sale, 1,*****0 rubber stumps and140 words
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Advertisement42 1911-05-05 9 RUflDTftil HOUSE REPOSITORY MORTON, lM °tT/,o d FRESH HORSES by very boat from Australia for sale. VICTORIA and GHARRY turnouts for private hire a speciality. HORSE FODDER of the best quality always on hand. CAREFUL SHOEING. Harness repaired. 18 8 17 942 words
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Advertisement213 1911-05-05 9 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE. A BEESTON HUMBER FREE-WHEEL BICYCLE in very good order. TWO BACHALS PIANOS in good order, Any reasonable offer will be accepted. Apply E. S, MANASSEH, 101, River Valley Road M a FORBALE. RUBBER AND COFFEE PLANTS. About 6,000 Rubber plants from 2} to 8" girth213 words
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Advertisement207 1911-05-05 9 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable room with bath room and Verandah attaobed, near town terms moderate. Apply 108, River Valley Road. 18-8 q BOARD AND RESIDENCE Board and apartments at 11, Dhoby Ghaut, for ningle gentlemen. Terms moderate. 1-5 81-6 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable single and double rooms,207 words
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Advertisement70 1911-05-05 9 PATRONIZED BY ROYALTY. Various J^^TjMflßMpcylL-^ Assortments *J»r j»^^^^^^ BROOCHES SET WITH PEARLS. PERIDOT. TURQUOISE. DMMWDS. ETC. B. P. DE SILVA. FOR SALE. 1 Arc lamp and a good number of films in good order. Oood reason for selling. Apply 18-1, Wilkie Road. 22-4 n CHARLEB T& HEIDSIECKB «^fw\ White Seal70 words
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Advertisement61 1911-05-05 9 THE Empire KUALA 'ht^xt^l LUMPUR. c/ KObSl F.H.B. 1 A New Flrs>t-ola— Hofl. Fitted with Eloctrio Light and Fans. Five minutes from Railway Station. Overlooking the Padang. Single and Double Bedrooms, with Private Bathrooms attached. Cuisine under European Supervision. Cold Storage Supplies weekly from Sinnpore Hotel Porter meets all Mail61 words
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Advertisement458 1911-05-05 10 IWBURAIICE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Direjetotwi a. A. Dbbbick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq. Managing Director. Pbtbr Fowub, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. (r. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coovrbur. Tow Noah Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Tbb, Bsq Kxow458 words
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Advertisement366 1911-05-05 10 INBURAHCE. MANUFACTURERS UFE. INSURANCE 00. OF CANADA. I.Ubll.h.d ISS7. Policies are WORLD WIDB," UNREB--rRICTED," INDISPUTABLE" and M NON. ?ORFBITABLB." Claims, loans, cash -surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at llngapore, without the delay of reference to 3 oad Office. The Reserves for protection of Policylolders are over366 words
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Advertisement531 1911-05-05 10 BARKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid Dp Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200.000 Reserve Fund £1,625 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoeounts are opened and531 words
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Advertisement695 1911-05-05 10 BANKING. THE SZE HAI TONS BANKINB AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLJNG STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid up 1 1.000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1.000.000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tbck Joox 6. Sim Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn 8a«o T. Tbo Hoo Lax 8. Lbow Chia695 words
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Advertisement838 1911-05-05 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. _©PQ LOTSnKIfKMErrjKNT 1 auction sale: of FIRST-CUSS TEAK. EUROPE-MADE OIK IND BOMBAY-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PLANTS. ETC. At Mount Rosie, Chancery Lane, ON FRIDAY. MAY 5. AT 3 P.M.. AND BATUROAY. MAY 6. AT 12-30 P.M. Very handf ome Bombay made elaborately carved black wood drawing room suite838 words
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Advertisement382 1911-05-05 10 AUCTION BALE Of FOUR BRITISH STEAMERS, To be beld at Powell ft Co.'s Saleroom. On Tubsoat, May 16, at 2.80 p.m. Lot 1. The steel screw steamship HONG Ho. Built in 1900. Classed 100 Al at LlojJh. Length 129 feet, breadth 20 feet 3 inches depth 9 feet 4 inobes.382 words
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Article1060 1911-05-05 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. How to Tune up a Car. The lectorette on the above subject given by Mr. A. O. Barrett, at the conclusion of the A. C. V. annual meeting, states the Australasian, was most instructive and interesting, and was listened to with1,060 words
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Advertisement221 1911-05-05 11 "The Car for Silence and Reliability." WOLSELEY The firm has set itself to prodaoe a oar of ideal Q _i.-_,,i Q efficiency without the least saorifloe of oomfort in r Uli Particulars securing that effi^ienay. That the objeot in view <■ has been achieved will be readily admitted by the221 words
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Advertisement12 1911-05-05 11 Woods Great Peppermint Care for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Culds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement350 1911-05-05 11 Arriving by s.s. Benvor/lcb. °»t DENNIS Worm Driven Char-a-Banc With seven rows of seats, strong Canopy Top and loggnge Rtil, OUis Wind Screen, Roll up Side Cartaion, Head Lamp, Gabriel Horn, etc., etc., similar to those supplied to the Malaoia Motor HHrvion. These are the oaly Passenger Veoioles wbiob have350 words
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Advertisement229 1911-05-05 11 BALEB BY AUCTION. UNO BHLE. At Messrs. H. L. Coßhlan Co.'i Salerooms, Om Widmbsdat, Mat 10, at 2.80 p.m. Freehold land fronting Bukit Timah Road. Grant Nob. 414 and 41S. Planted with para rubber. Area 16 Acres, 1 Rood, 85 Poles. H. L. COOHLAN k CO., Auctioneers. 46 0 6229 words
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Advertisement493 1911-05-05 12 INDIAN PATENT or STORAGE GOOOWS oI U IN L HOSPITAL WARM GOODS SHEDS Sharpe, Ross Co., Ltd. i WANTS. FURNIBHED HOUBE WANTEO. Wanted immediately, a furnished house with 4 bed-rooms, tennis and stabling, in Tanglin or Tanjong Katong. Address to A., c/o Straits Time*. 7 4 n MOTOR MECHANIC WANTEO.493 words
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Advertisement354 1911-05-05 12 WANTS. EURASIAN CLERK WANTEO. Wanted for Bangkok, a Smart Eurasian Clerk with office experience inda knowledge of shorthand and type-writing. Apply to V.V.V., c.'o Straits Times. 3-6 a ASSISTANT DRESSER WANTEO. Wanted immediately, Assistant Dresser for Rubber Estate in Perak. Apply in writing, with copies of testimonials, to McAlister Co.,354 words
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Advertisement642 1911-05-05 12 FO BE LET OB SOU. OFFHSCB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and aecond loon, No. la, Raffles Quay. Apply Guthrie k Co., Ltd. 1-4 ji_ TO LET. Nos. 80 and 55, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 1-6 n_ ROOM TO LET. Splendid room to let with642 words
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Advertisement521 1911-05-05 12 NOTICES. ~W.MAMBnELD4Ca.LTD. SINGAPORE AND PENAN6 It is hereby notified, that Mr. Percival Lloyd Williams has been authorised to sign the name of the Company per procuration from this r<ate. E. ANDERSON, Manager. Singapore, May 1, 1911. 25 8 5 NOTICE. It is hereby notified, that the Exchange Banks will be521 words
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Advertisement690 1911-05-05 12 NOTICES. KIAM KMT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. tIWMt and Municipal Contractor! Telephone No. 431. 108 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the partnership heretofore existing between v«, the undersigned, Go Boon Quan and Go Boen Tjban, under the style or Chop Ho Soon Go Boon Quan Brothers, was690 words
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Advertisement316 1911-05-05 12 NOW CHOOSE Beohstein Pianos Brinsmead Piano* Steinway Piano* Raohal* Piano* Collard Piano* Broad wood, Whit* Piano* Kriebel Piano* Rum*ll Piano* Winkelmann Piano* Krauts Piano* Haake Piano* Strohmenger Piano* Lehmann Piano* THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. Raohal* 1 Auto-Player Pianos Allison Auto-Player Pianos Manual Auto-Player Piano* Brinsmead Angelus. We WANT to316 words
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Miscellaneous243 1911-05-05 12 Straits "(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellaut ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of »1 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Birtlie, Marriages, or Death*, if not exceeding four lines, II each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 99. Inch Soils lUtis243 words
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