The Straits Times, 2 January 1912
1912-01-02
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Title Section12 1912-01-02 1 The Straits Times. w SING A PORK. r|^^^^^^fcA?L-l 1912 PRICE 10 CENTS.12 words
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Advertisement307 1912-01-02 1 ■■■If I L^H 'P. BjTate Linens j HIGHEST (UALITY GOODS AT I LOW PRICES. j ■j^^FFOM THE LOOMS j i^i^V t- 1 PiMh hr -oryday use, pretty floral designs, Satin AIV Uea 1 appeal! xnd guaranteed pure linen. Uzo 68 by 86 inches Size 68 by 104 inches u v307 words
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Advertisement216 1912-01-02 1 WBINSON^? CO -4 Gents' Fox* All Weathers. No. la, as illustration, is one of those useful 4 'green shades of Cashmere lined with an ap- y \> propriato Waterproofed Woollen Lining, A REALLY RAINPROOF CLOTH that contains no trace of Rubber and after V. > ''Mt<L a shower it will216 words
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Article857 1912-01-02 2 A REMA^BLE AGITATION JN^ Great Meelini~*Tr I|L JH wl UK MM) The protests* t> jfl^^^^^W* throughout the n.l mia#«awW^«dj«» ilDt stamp in Mr. Lloy||r^*»ggjsJ|J J^Ml' have proceeded dn^S^^^^H mcnal vigour. Vheyß^ Br Hall, atp«ich l'2,O(«^HH MfciPesent, while it is estimated "^^W^BVore were ouUiie unable to gain |flnp857 words
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Article55 1912-01-02 2 Several Malays are making surveys in connection with tho Kodah railway and in one mukim many coconut and fruit trees have been cut down. The plantation owners say that the Government should pay a higher compensation than at the rate of 95 for each coconut tree, as the price of55 words
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Advertisement586 1912-01-02 2 A Captain in Kitchener's Scouts Nervous Breakdown, Paralysis The master force whii !i conqverad t' c most ppvilous afflictions and enabled him to esxlurs amaring haidships, savi Cap:ain Henderson, is derived entirely frcm Phmftt ies. Exposed I y h s advemurous life 10 an extraordinary series of m^f rlunes, tro586 words
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Advertisement42 1912-01-02 2 Something tp Remember. When buying a cough medicine for childi rcn bear in mind that Chamberlain's Cougjl Remedy is most effectual for ccids, cronp anfl whooping cough and that ;t; t contains^^ harmful drug. For sale by 11 VivSM and 1 >.^1..~42 words
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Advertisement336 1912-01-02 2 TM Straits 7[j«EB k^p. enable* oa to Vke a^Li eac^ evening a pP-fTbe Straits Times If^j^rWy* 'important telograms W^rfbi np to a late hoar in aai PSfsHPaAoD can be bought in tno dining bsTooh on tbe Mail Train and is also 00 •ale at Kuala Lumpur station. The following special336 words
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Advertisement175 1912-01-02 2 >^Hp^ is made soft. %9si9 beautifully cleagj H daily apj^ralio,^ l J Duhess, greasiness an< fl disaptir, and a charming K JHBbbIH jfe;"/ One oflhe special "'Hazela' Snow" isSnnt it J!J !t j s mM to removkvrinkles anjHre .t >n t e J|H fine youtlff ie.\ture of the skn /^^B175 words
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Article699 1912-01-02 3 PUBLICATION OF THE SECRET ARTICLES. Territory Assigned to Spain. There was issued on November 25, as No. 24 of tiic Treaty Series, 1911, the Declaration of 1901 between Great Britain and France respecting Egypt and Morocco, together with the Secret Articles signed at the same time. The publication699 words
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Article191 1912-01-02 3 French Trials of Hertzian Wave Fog Signal. In the House of Commons, ou November '.i, Mr. Whyte asked the President of the i'oaril of Irode whether he liad any information regarding the proposed adoption by the French Government of what were popul.iriy known as blind lighthouses in which191 words
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Advertisement459 1912-01-02 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUJLDjP YOUjj HEALTH with ESSENCE OR RMt E<TrtACT op RED JAMAICA iC?^*^i >T*^i I J BHI flp^l I W> '!>•" fcirffiKn,! fc "fJ\r ft WW 1 Pronc-^cort by tt.» HICPtST Mj-pical «UTrPPiTits OH most "SSItOSPJD LiVrR,^EBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMAXI3LI, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES459 words
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Advertisement39 1912-01-02 3 Muscular Rheumatism. 111 1 is worse than useless to take any modicities internally for muscular or chronic tin nm;>,jßiii. All that is needed is a fi- <; ivppiicat -6n of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For aale b\ all Dispensaries and Dealers.39 words
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Advertisement407 1912-01-02 3 CRUSHED FOOD. Try H u« Tm WIN to Satl.fXl I. a BKLILJOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilioa Road, is oow opened. Price of a bag of Crashed Food, 1 p 10 oat. ig $4.00 per bag. No. 1 Bran,407 words
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Advertisement79 1912-01-02 3 against infection by i|B the use of Lifebuoy \^J /W-^tf Soap. For use In VW all climates and at V p~M POR PRESERVATION f \^k Proprl«t.r« t—Mgfct U*. UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT fjj^ AND* IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN79 words
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Advertisement583 1912-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P r& o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Porsian Gull, Continental and I Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— j MAIL LINES t 1911 Outward583 words
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Advertisement648 1912-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this Borvico have been specially designed and oonstructed. and are fitted648 words
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Advertisement549 1912-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For PahanK, Bernorah, Tringgann Bisut, Semorak, Bacho, Kolantan, Bangaara relapin, Panarai, Patani, Sin^ora, Laoon, Kohsamoi, Bandon, Lanjisuan Chunipon r«kn, Kohlab «nd Bangkok. Duo Departure 8 p.m. •s. PRACHATIPOK- Doe. 31 Jan. 3 «.s. MAHIDOL Jan. 7 Jan. 1O i.s.549 words
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Advertisement531 1912-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. MB DEUTSCHE UHPFMlinmibtwes. "iMU" memei. Combined Bervioe. The Bttatnora of these Companion maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. HomewarK tbay are deflpatobed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onco a month for Bromerhavon direct,531 words
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Advertisement640 1912-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vica vors») Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,640 words
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Advertisement953 1912-01-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN TJLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line Trieste Shanghai. From and to Trir-t-' and Venice, calling at Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, HongkoDg and Sban^lr.i. OUTWAHD. HOMEWARD. Due ko arrive on cr about Due to sail on or about 1912 1913953 words
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Advertisement723 1912-01-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. HINOAPORE TO JAVA PORTS. PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY ria TOKREB STRAITS. Also taking paaeenfien! and oargo with transhipment (or other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFKNBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Pana<e. Superb Scenery A723 words
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Advertisement640 1912-01-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. DIRECT SERVICE TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AND TO CALCUTTA VIA PENANG FROM SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtszo Porte, Formosa, the Philippines, etc.. etc., etc. Steamers. Tons Commander 1 Kctsano640 words
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Advertisement469 1912-01-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Una. POtt CEIKi, JAPAN, CEYLON, ADEN BOYPT AND MAPBKILI.ES Outward. Hoshward. 1812 '1912 Sydney Jan 8 Australian Jan 8 E. Simons Jan 22 Caledonian Jan 22 Dnmbea Feb a Tonkin Feb S Tourane Feb 19 Sydney Feb li Aa«tralian Mar 4 E. Simons469 words
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Advertisement202 1912-01-02 5 James lUljwtiite, Fiowd Co LONDON. ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS The Fetich Football (Association or Rdobi). Mado of Tosselino Waterproof Leather, The most dnrable acd Sy metrical Footba'l produced. I 'scd by all the Loading Clubs. OF ALL STORES k SPORTS DEALERS. New Grocers' PROVISION STORE 169, orchard Road, 169, OPPOSITE OXLKV ROAD202 words
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Advertisement204 1912-01-02 6 I I I^^^^lnthe^^^^^^^ I Climate of the Far East. 1 l^^^lt invigorates and builds up brain, bone and body. I B^^HORLICK'S makes your ordinary food do you morel l^^good, because it makes it more digestible. Unlike Tea and I H^Coffee.'it produces no harmful after effects, but forms a delicious M204 words
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Advertisement73 1912-01-02 6 S^NpItsneverXocr&ufy i Pi i iser&Neavefs^S^^ vi -"'AWATBR SLEDGE MILK ls genuine I^^^' Swiss Milk ■iS^^^^K From Cattle grazed ou liio Famous BERNESE ALPS i^yi^j PASTURES. Ask fox*: SLEDGE BRAND. Unsweetened Condensed Milk. "SLEDGE" BRAND. Natural Sterilized Milk. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS SONS. LTD If it be not true, speak it73 words
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Advertisement683 1912-01-02 6 ymvß^^m *j\l\ I tllS iS Nerves 9 exclaims the man who has read what physicians Hen- Kr Jl and their patients say about the wonderful Mga at Uw SatrcaM achievements of Sanatogen the food tonic with Court, Lahore, runjab, i cr writes "Mvixixrrilasting effects. cl cc witll mM l Kea683 words
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Article114 1912-01-02 7 FIXTURIS. Tuesday, January 3. High Water, 7.82 a.m.,*'iB P-m-SKigapore Assises. Wednesday, Januar; 3. High Water, 8.22 a.m 10.19 pm, Thursday, January H'gh Water, 9.11 a.m n 9 P™B. I. homeward mail dross. Friday, January sHigh Water, 10.0 ato 1 1-«4 pm. Dinner to Mr. H. N. nMej,114 words
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Article175 1912-01-02 7 TODIT. Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Port Dickhon and Port Swcttenuam Penang 8 pm Penang, and Cauatta, etc, F- Ferdinand 3 pm Sinca Radja. Macap»R r Menado, Ternate, t Sandakan 3pm Bongkalis, Labooan )iii:k, Taiidjong Haiti, Mtdin and Punang V. der Parra Ipm To kowow. Kerimnn175 words
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Article143 1912-01-02 7 The B I. contract pa"ket steamer Tbongwa, with trails from Lrad'm up to the eveciag of the 151 Di-cetnbcr. left N uapataiu at 10 a m on Sunday, the 31 -t ultimo, and may be expected to arrive hero on Saturday morning, the 6th instant. The Imp.143 words
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822 1912-01-02 7 SINGAPORE SHIPPING. Latest Arrivals. Alicante, Span. ntr. 2859 ton«, Capt Z»ragoza, Dec 81. K-oin Barcelono, Dec 6, G.c. and p. Barbw A Co. left For Manila. Janl. Aing Thye, Dut. str. 71 toes, Nacodah, DM Fioni Imlragiri, Dec 29. Gc. and 18 d.p. Seng 11 For Indragiri, Jan 2. Roads.822 words
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Article170 1912-01-02 7 Arrivals. Pir steamer Prachatipok, Dec Hl.— From Bangkog. Messrs. O. Catnavon and C. B. Cundcly. Per steamer D*rvel, Dec 31.— From Libtian. Mm. J. .J. Gallaelier and 2 children, Messrs. A. F. Honty and R. V. Piichard. Per steamer Lima, Tan I.— From Penang via port?. Dr.170 words
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Article46 1912-01-02 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gnn is tired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on overy day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.46 words
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Article261 1912-01-02 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Binoaporb, January 2 1913 Oa London— Bank 4 m/s 3/4. Demand 8/4/. Privete|6>/s 8/41) 8 m/B a. 3/41 Oh Gbbhaby— Bank d/d a> 888} Private 8 m/s 342. Oh Fbani b- Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s M9 Oh India— Bank T. T. 174, Private 80 d/s261 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article162 1912-01-02 7 [BBue 2 .^*W 10 10 Belal 1 m 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Kanaboi El 41 KiniaTin 81 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin >/. 6/- Failing CoDrti 1 61 £1 Pengkalen U £1 Pnaiof! Bahrn 61 £1 Pnsioft Lama in 10 Rahman Hyd. Cl 41 Rahman Tin162 words
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Article591 1912-01-02 7 Ih8U6 S Value S, Bayrt. Seller* 3/- 3/. Allaxar 3/5 8,9 2/. 8/- Anglo-Malay 16/7J 17/0 2/- 2/- Batanu Malaka 1/9 2/2* £1 £1 Bate Cavop 10.2 6 10.12.8 xd £1 £1 BataTiKft 8.6 8 89 8 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2 58 2.8 9 xd £1 XI Bukit591 words
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Article127 1912-01-02 7 Iisae 3 Value (J Bayers Sellers, 10 10 Hasten nom 8 melt in* 10.00 10 T 6.00 £1 41 Biectrio Tramways 8 6 8/8 10 10 Fraser h Neave 47 03 47.53 100 Howartfa Ertkine 66X0 67.60 100 7% Prel. 91.00 100 100 Eati Bro, Del 18U.0C 100 100127 words
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Article46 1912-01-02 7 Bayers Sellers S'poro Municipal 4J% of 1907 11,600,000 7% S'poro Municipal 4J% ol 1900 11,000,000 7% 9■9 .pm S'poro Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Bayers Sellets Howarth Hrskine fl% •800,000 pa* Riloy. Hargrcavea 6% 1284,000 *t Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878.000 Mm.46 words
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Advertisement16 1912-01-02 7 For all inter: il complaints Dysentery C'diiylis, Oohk, t) k USUj ■rtuo.H' Great i'epperujiiit Cure. t16 words
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Advertisement171 1912-01-02 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. .Lan 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jau 8. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jaa 23. At saleroom, freehold property, known as Siglap Kitate, at 2.80. H. L. Cojfhlan and Co. Jan 5. At salerooms, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jan 12.— At Villa171 words
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Advertisement443 1912-01-02 7 Players (Picture In j lb. Patent zTj? AirTight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT PRICE 55 CTS. cfl ROBINSON GO. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY. A Special General Meeting will be held in the North Room of the Singapore Cricket Club on Friday next, at 5.15 p.m., to decide as to Burns Concert443 words
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Advertisement341 1912-01-02 7 To Help THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. "The Shadows" AT THE TEUTONIA CLUB January II 13, at 9 15 p.m. Part I. The Shadow Part 11. A Musical Play Entitled. "ALI BAB 4" UP-TO-DATE (1 Topical Travesty).' Tickets $2 each. i BOOKING NOW OPEN AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., JOHN LITTLE341 words
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Advertisement34 1912-01-02 7 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARSLE MERCHANTS. (Established 188 1 MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METAUG WREATHS FROM CHOICE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 187, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL NO. 71T34 words
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Obituary22 1912-01-02 8 Koenitz.— At the General Hospital, Singapore, on Sunday, December 31, 1911, Leonard Wilson Koenitz, third son of Mrs. Alex. .1. Kocnitz.22 words
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1066 1912-01-02 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2. LOOKING FORWARD. If the last day of the year is a fitting time to cast our thoughts backwards, the first days of a new year are equally a fitting time to look into the future, and to consider whether its record cannot be made1,066 words
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Article25 1912-01-02 8 Theontpnt from tho Middleton Tin Minen for November is 80 piculs. The small return is accounted for by excessive rains and sickness amongst the tributors.25 words
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Article28 1912-01-02 8 Owing to rumours, which have proved to be unfounded, that the price of chandu was to be raised to-day, Chinese people bought heavily during the lafct few days.28 words
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Article9 1912-01-02 8 Several local items are nnavoidably held over until to-morrow.9 words
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Article13 1912-01-02 8 Latest advertisements of tho day appear on page 7 and on page 10.13 words
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Article16 1912-01-02 8 Tho German Emperor has conferred tho Order of the Black Eagle on tue King of Siam.16 words
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Article18 1912-01-02 8 There will be a service in English at the .Tohoro Church on Sunday, January 14, at 8.30 a.m.18 words
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Article19 1912-01-02 8 Tho full report of the annual dinner of the Straits Settlements Association appears on page 11 of this issue.19 words
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Article29 1912-01-02 8 The proposal to form a Protestant Funeral Association baa mot with such success that a preliminary meeting will soon be held. Over si \ty persons have signed the circular.29 words
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Article28 1912-01-02 8 Among the passengers booked by the P. and O. steamer Morea, leaving Marseilles on •January 5, is tho Rt. Hon. Sir J. West Ridgeway, G.C.M.0., X.C.5.1., for Singapore.28 words
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Article34 1912-01-02 8 The long-promised book on Siam by Mr. W. A. Graham, Adviser to the Minister of Lands and Agriculture in that country, was to be published by the Do La More Press early in December.34 words
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Article31 1912-01-02 8 11. Kader Meydin, managing partner of the Straits Leather Trading Company, having applied to the Supreme Court for his discharge, the court has fixed January 19, 1912, for hearing the application.31 words
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Article46 1912-01-02 8 A list of ten cases has been compiled for the figgt assizes court of the year which openeff this forenoon in tho Singapore Supreme Court. The Chief Justice, Sir William llyndman Jones, presides over the court, and Mr. G. G. Seth, D.P.P., prosecutes for the Crown.46 words
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Article45 1912-01-02 8 It must be most encouraging to the members and friends of the Philharmonic Society to know that their efforts to entertain the children meet with such cordial receptions. The concert given in tho Victoria Memorial Hall, on Saturday, was largely attended notwithstanding the raing weather.45 words
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Article51 1912-01-02 8 Messrs. Whittall and Co. have received telegraphic advice that tho directors of the Seremban Rubber Estate Co., Ltd., (iv corporatcd in England I, have declared a further interim dividend ot 10 per cent, for last year payable on January 10 to shareholders registered at tho close of business on January51 words
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Article62 1912-01-02 8 The following were, amongst others, elected nieubers at the last meeting of the rioyal Society of .vrts Mr. H. F. Bray, of Tokio; Capi. F. Daniel, of the Penang Pilot Association Mr. W. G. Fitz-Gibbon, 8.A., of the China Mutual Life Assurance Company at Hangchow; Councillor Hodo Hajime, of Tokio62 words
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Article54 1912-01-02 8 The following Societies at Penang are called upon to furnish proof of their existence to the assistant Registrar of Societies The Hock Chuau 'long Society, Penang Marine Vssociation, Malay Peninsula Sugar In uustry Association, Association of Engineers, Penang Choral Society, Bagan Dalam Football Club, Anglo-Chinese School Football Team and Red54 words
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Article78 1912-01-02 8 It is reported that tho Postmaster-General in London finds the practice of affixing to postcaids or to the covers of letters, parcels, or other postal packets, adhesive labels which resemble postage stamps in shape and M.:e. causes inconvenience anil embarrassment to the officers of the Post Office. Be is therefore78 words
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Article64 1912-01-02 8 The late Lord Northcote, at one time Governor of Bombay and later GovernorGeneral of Australia, who died on September 29 last, aged sixty-four years, left estate of the gross value of £177,073. Lord Northcote was M.P. for Exeter IHHO-99, and he left a life annuity of X'2oo to Mr. Joseph64 words
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Article70 1912-01-02 8 A telegram from the Hague, dated December 19, states that the authorities have seized the correspondence of the company aviator at Hcrtogenbosch. The company, it is said, was in correspondence with the Turkish Government and there was iuention in the letters of the supply of aviators and aeroplanes by the70 words
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Article75 1912-01-02 8 The graves which were recently discovered at Broadstairs, and which contain bodies buried with arms and bones timed, are now considered to belong to the Bronze Age. The remains, which are to be placed in the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons which already contains so remarkable a collection75 words
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Article96 1912-01-02 8 A floating city seems too weak a description, of the Gigantic, the next White Star liner, in the opinion of a morning- contemporary. There is some comfort iv that we were getting rather tired of tho term. We are told that not only will the Gigantic boast a ballroom, vorandah,96 words
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Article94 1912-01-02 8 A recent arrival from Singapore, whore he had been scared with the usual alarm aw" about Bangkok, says a writer in tho Siara Observer, remarked that the general appearance of people he mot here, impressed him from a health point of view far more favourably than Singapore. The pale bloodless94 words
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Article374 1912-01-02 8 Mr. L. Co>;ld:n returnetl to Singapore on Sunday by the P and O. steamer Delta. Baron and HaroDtss Oertzcn and family have returned from Jiva, and are a^ain rcsid ing at tho (irand lloi'l do l'Kuropc. Colonel Ivor Philipps, D.5.0., M.P., chairman of tho Taiping Rubber PtankitioiiH,374 words
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Article34 1912-01-02 8 We find wo omitted to mention that the report on the Singapore property market for I'JII, which we published on Saturday la-t was furnished by Messrs. Powell and Co., auctioneers and valuers.34 words
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Article85 1912-01-02 8 A telegram from The Hague, dated December 19, to Hit Nieuws van der Dag. states that whilst the outward bound Duleh mail steamer Grotius was between Messina aud Crete, she was held up by the Italian cruiser Garibaldi, notwithstanding the fact that the Dutch ship85 words
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Article78 1912-01-02 8 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending December 'Hi there wore 230 death-, giving a ratio per niille of population of tflJm. Malarial IsfW accounted for M deaths, phthisis M, convulsions 21, beriberi IH, bronchitis78 words
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Article125 1912-01-02 8 At the sixteenth auction held on December 29, by the Singapore Chamber of Coiniiirrrc Rubber Association, 168 cases, watthUM piculs l.'iH, or 21,049 lbs, were offered an.l lti,! Lii Hi's writhing piculs 1;")2. or tOJUt llm, were sold. The top price paid was $2."i0 fur an oxccllent125 words
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Article158 1912-01-02 8 Mc:srs. Siemens Brothers suggest to us that the comments regarding the tin industry which occurred in our review of thr pust yc;.r need some slight modification. Wo stated that thero havu been very few ofcMMM r special developments in connection with tho industry, and we hear of158 words
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Advertisement150 1912-01-02 8 Famous \A/HISKY Brands ■«/Sl 1 P O LO WGREGOR.CALDBECKiC GLASGOW > LOHDDN. <*%g^~- #J LONDON 1 GIMSOW. Suppliers of Scotch Whisky to The House of Lords, The House of Commons, and to the Houses of Parliament, Canada. SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. SUN BRAND STERILIZED ItiSLJC In Medium a,nd Small150 words
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Advertisement228 1912-01-02 8 "GIVE ME BUT ONE HOUR OF SCOTLAND Aytoun. SCOTS WHA HAE A wish to see their great National Hero in realistic environments, should sec tho Magnificent Film of ROBERT BRUCE THE HERO OF SCOTLAND AN INCIDENT OF THE SCOTTISH WARS (1814) INCLUDED IS OUB SELECT SERIES OF NEW PICTURES which228 words
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Article211 1912-01-02 9 DIFFERENCE ON ARBITRATION POLICY. The Function A Fiasco. Rbutib's Tklboram. London, via Durban, December 30. Renter wires from Washington that on tho evo of a groat peace dinnor, at which President Taft in to be the guest of honour, Mr. Roosevelt publishes an article in Tho211 words
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Article167 1912-01-02 9 TUAN FANG ARRIVES AT PEKIN IN DISGUISE. Hostilities Resumed. Rsctbk'9 Tklboram. London. December MO. Kctiter wires from Shanghai that Tuan Fang, reported to have been murdered by his soldiers, has arrived at Peking disguised as a coolie. He bribed the soldiers to announce that they had murdered167 words
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Article140 1912-01-02 9 FULLER DETAILS OF THE CONSUL SMART INCIDENT. British Troops Landed. Rbctbb'b Tilrora*. London, December '10. Keutcr wires from Teheran that there are now 4.000 Russian troops at Tabriz.. London, via Durban, December 80. Tho Foreign Office announces that Consul Smart's wound is very slight. 1. 0n. 10n.140 words
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Article32 1912-01-02 9 Kbctbrs Tblburam. London, December 31. St. Petersburg telegrams from L'rga say that the h.-ud of tho BuJdhist priesthood has token over tho Government of Mongolia as an autocratic ruler.32 words
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Article23 1912-01-02 9 KmTHii's Thlbubam. London, DccocmbcrSl. A Vicuna message says tho Emperor I rani Joseph has completely recovered from Lis recent old.23 words
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Article139 1912-01-02 9 Schnapps Containing Methylated Spirit. Rbutbk's Tklboram. London, December 30. There is alarm in Berlin over the unsolved poison mystery. The cases at the municipal shelter have reached 132, with sixty deaths. The Kaisor has demanded a report from the Homo Minister. Similar cases have occurred in other139 words
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Article70 1912-01-02 9 Said Pasha Reapoointed Grand Vi7«er. Rbctbr's T lbiram. London, January 1. Constantinople messages say that Said Pasha has been re appointed Grand Vizier, and is endeavouring to reconstitute the Cabinet. London, via Duroan, January 1. Renter's Constantinople correspondent wires that the Turkish Cabinet has resigned owing to70 words
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Article92 1912-01-02 9 Expelled for Inciting Clergy Against Republic. Rectbr's Tblsoram. London, via Durban, Decomber 30. Lisbon messages say the Archbishop expels from their dioceses for two years the Patriarch of Lisbon, tho Archbishop of Guarda. and the Administrator of the Bishopric of Oporto for refusal to comply with the separation92 words
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Article63 1912-01-02 9 Transfer to Government Made Successfully. Rbdtsr's Tblbqram. London, via Durban. January 1. The transfer of the telephone service to the Government was effected at midnight on the 31st without a hitch. Mr. Samuel, Postmaster General, had a message presenUd to each employee cordially welcoming their entry into63 words
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Article109 1912-01-02 9 Additional Liner For the Australian Service. Rbuier's Tm.K'.ium. Berlin, December 31. Tho deferred stock of the Peninsular ami Oriental Steamship Company has risen 88 points in a fortnight. It is believed that negotiations are pending or concluded with competitions in tho Australian trado, and also to109 words
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Article35 1912-01-02 9 London, via Durban, January 1. Rcutcr »ir» from Christchurch that in tho Davis cup competition between Australia and America, Brookes boat Wright 6— 4, 2—6, 6-3, 6-3. Heath beat Lamed 2-6,6—1, 7—5,6-2.35 words
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Article52 1912-01-02 9 Rkutku's Tklkgram. London, via Duiban, January 1. In tho Hugby match. Ireland beat France by 11 to 6, at Paris. The play was excellent throughout. Tho Irish forwards showod superb dribbling, and tho French dofence was splendid. There was no scoring in the second half, de.npi to tho52 words
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Article29 1912-01-02 9 Rbutbr'h Tklboram. London, via Durban, January 1. Tim Inlanil revenue returns for the quarter ended December 31, shows a revenuo of MMNUMb increase of £1,873,2-28.29 words
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Article143 1912-01-02 9 GREAT POPULAR RECEPTION IN BENGAL. Calcutta Remains Premier City of India. Rbhtbr's Tblbobam. London, December 30. Tho Queeu on her return from Rajputana met the King At Bankipur and proceeded to Calcutta. London, December 81. Messages from Calcutta say Their Majesties have arrived there, and had a143 words
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Article134 1912-01-02 9 M.C.C. Leading in Second Test Match at Melbourne. London, via Durban, December 30. In cool, showery weather, before a large attendance, the Second Test Match began at Melbourne on December 30. Australia won the toss, and decided to open tho batting, the first innings of the side yielding134 words
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Article163 1912-01-02 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Colombo, December 30. The second Test Match between tlu M.C.C. and Australia opened i.t Mi. bourne today, on an excellent wicket, though the weather was threatening. Several changes have been made in the English Eleven since tho first Test Match at Sydney, those standing out being163 words
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Article54 1912-01-02 9 Conspiracy and Transporting Dynamite. London, via Durban, December 31. A Los Angeles message says the federal grand jury which is investigating the MeXam.ira outrage has indicted the McN'amaras and three other labour leaders for conspiracy, and unlawful transport of dynamite. The persons arrested include Tvietmore, president of54 words
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Article59 1912-01-02 9 Ships Break Their Mooring. London, January 2. A great landslip at the historic white cliffs between Dover and Folkstone has occurred and the noise was heard for miles. The debris extends to a quarter of a mile in the sea and caused a tidal wave. VoHsels at Folkestone59 words
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Article63 1912-01-02 9 Rbutkb's Tblboram. London, via Durban, January 1. Tim White Star line has ordered at Belfast a 47,000 ton ship. She will be 882} fcot long, T.'lj feet beam, and her cost will be ono and a half millions. Router wiroa from Teheran that the amended casualties63 words
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Article651 1912-01-02 9 A KNIGHTHOOD FOR MR. JOHN ANDERSON. C.M.G. for Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn. (Rbctbr's Tilboram.) London, via Durban, January 1. The New Year honours include a Knighthood for Mr. John Anderson, ex unofficial member of the Straits Legislative Council, and formerly head of Messrs. Uuthrie and Co.,651 words
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Article60 1912-01-02 9 (From ()i h Own Correspondent.^ Penang, January 1. The New Year celebrations here passed off quietly. The police Bports on the Esplanade on Saturday were successful despite frequent showers. The usual special dinners were given at the hotels. Hogmanay watchnight services at tho Methodist Episcopal60 words
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Article79 1912-01-02 9 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 1. A sensation was created in town during the forenoon to-day. Mr. C. C. Owen, the manager of tho Eastern and Oriental Hotel, motored out into tho country for a distance of some thirteen miles and then shot himself with79 words
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Article41 1912-01-02 9 Rbjjtbk's Tblsorah. London, via Durban, December 80. A Chicago message says Johnson has agreed to fight Mc'Voa of Sydney, probably on Baxter Monday. Johnson will receive a purso of thirty thousand dollars and fivethousand for training expenses.41 words
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744 1912-01-02 9 Sports on Sea and Land. A temperature approaching 80 is hardly conducive to much exertion in celebrating the advent of a new year, bat Singapore rose above such a consideration on Sunday night. Its enthusiasm was quite convincing for once in a way. Its744 words
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Article274 1912-01-02 9 The winding up resolutions of the Hevea Rubber Planting Co., Ltd., which were passed at a previous extraordinary meeting, were confirmed at a further meeting held on Friday, December 29, in the registered offices. The resolutions under consideration were as follow 1. That the liquidator274 words
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Article12 1912-01-02 9 Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co. furward us a desk calendar for 1912.12 words
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Article5830 1912-01-02 9 AMAZING CONDITION OF AFFAIRS REVEALED. Auditors' Grave Allegations. The first annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held in the exchange buildings, on December 30 at noon, and was not concluded until close npon 2 p.m. Mr. P. M. Robinson, Chairman of5,830 words
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Article35 1912-01-02 10 At Sourabaya, on December 18, there was a large ceremonial gathering to witness tho handing over, by the Resident, to the Chinese Major, Tho Thoan Ing, of the Cross of the Order of Oraujo Nassau.35 words
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Advertisement622 1912-01-02 10 Raffles Hfi Hotel. Special ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Start the New Year right and make the good resolution to order all your wines from GARNER, QUELCH CO. You will be satisfiel and jour friends will be pleased. Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone622 words
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Article2160 1912-01-02 11 ENVIOUS POSITION OF COLONY AND STATES. Ex-Governors' Cheery Optimism. The annual dinner of the Str.iits Scttli mints Association was held on December li, in the Whitehall Boom* of the Hotel Metropole, London. It proved to be of tho tradiBanal ■neßaaafal ohar* tori marlu .i by nmoli warmth2,160 words
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Article2435 1912-01-02 11 Highest Optimism for the Future I hi the course of a long iponnh. Sir John All'! i ID, Q.CJf.O. (who occupied tin- scat of booonr on the right of Uie chairmani, remarked tli.n lus ooaneetioa with the I Colony and the I-'. M.S. was now unhappily2,435 words
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Article172 1912-01-02 11 la company withfoor eoDeotora, a Malay Orderly and a servnut, Mr. C. Bodcn Kloss left Trenggana town at :> a.m. oa August l'Jlti, to nuke a .-^.logic-il investigation oi tho Trenggana Archipelago. He has written an aooonnt of the tour for the Journal of Urn I.M.S. and in172 words
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Article799 1912-01-02 11 Interesting Decisions on Points in The Game. The IJules of Golf Committee of the Royal and Ancient Club, St. Andrews, has lavas! the following decisions on the najBJM Narborough Golf Club.— A mixed foursome stroke competition was held on a certain afternoon. On the same morning tho799 words
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Article291 1912-01-02 11 What a Missionary Says About the Home Societies. Ur. Evans, who has spent many years in India, said at a Free Church Co:in il mci t ing in London recently that the reports sent homo by missionaries arc "cooked." so that the public may be induced291 words
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Article761 1912-01-02 11 DEAN OF ST. PAULS ON THEIR DESTRUCTION. Another Remarkable Address. In completion of his series of four lectures on "The Co-operation of the Church with the Spirit of the Age." tho Dean of St. Paul's ■iinawd the members of the WeaMa'a Dioces.-. i A s'M-iation at Sion College761 words
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Article270 1912-01-02 11 Realisation of His Prophecies for lON- Moons Almatack -21-»th issue— lays the usual claim to prophecies realise. l, says The Leader. It appears that the railway "strikes were faithfully predicted by the stars. The troubles iv Persia were also foretold. In May the Scottish theatre lire was270 words
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Article3662 1912-01-02 12 THE EXTENSION OF THE GREAT ENTERPRISE. Present and Immediate Future. Tin- tilth anuual ordinary general meeting of Hi" Malacca Itubbcr Plantations {Limited) was held on December at Winchester 1 1 (.11 si Old lin ad Street, under the presidency of Mr..!. Malcolm Lyon. The secretary (Mr. A. W.3,662 words
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Article273 1912-01-02 12 The Amalgamation Scheme Not Yet Settled. The annual general meting of the St. Helena Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the registered offices of the company. Commercial Union Buildings, Singapore, on Saturday, Mr. A. Diehn, one of the directors, presiding in the absence of the chairman.273 words
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Article742 1912-01-02 12 Passengers Expected to Arrive. The following passenger bookings to the Straits arc taken fioin the London and China Express received by the most recent mail. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be prvri.siou.il and that intending passengers may alter thuir arrangements subsequent to the742 words
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1300 1912-01-02 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON DECEMBER 6. We quote below the best available London list from tho reports brought in by the last mail, and add local quotations from -the list propared by Messrs. Frasor and Co (Singapore) on the corresponding date1,300 words
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Advertisement259 1912-01-02 13 Howarth Erskine, Ld., SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for: THE IkTUUFI I -S.T n MU fek of Cholera, Typhoid and v Visifff lllHlkl otherGcpm A 12-inch Filter may now bo seen gf" 1 fjg K| ■^H^^ ST"^ R^LIIbS in operation at our Town Store, v' r 3B 3 LN Efl BpWI fnlH^259 words
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Advertisement191 1912-01-02 13 DIETHELM CO., LTD., Singapore, Distributers for Straits Settlements, F.M.S., and British North Borneo. Every fortnight fresh shipments of the newest numbers. Obtainable in retail from the prominent general 6tores and music dealers. Photographic Stores DEVELOPING AND PRINTING. JUST ARRIVED New Cameras I New Cameras I New Camera* I I New191 words
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Advertisement212 1912-01-02 13 s^ota UWrjmmm\ ■^■3 SH M BC Si qMff- gLa 2^5 \mamy¥4j&?°"'"'WF&/mWFI f m ■VSSSiBB Hb^B H&i EbObTI -^^^bS KOH CO.S New Year Bazaar NOW OPEN. Everything for New Year Toys, Cards, Presents, Etc., Etc. KOH COMPANY, 87. bras basah road. N.B. A nice Calendar for 1912 will be presented to212 words
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Advertisement41 1912-01-02 13 WAH HENG CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC BTORES. DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AM. a FURS' WORK. Platee, Papers, Films, Cbomioalß, Cameras Lenses, and General Phjtographio Malarial Frames of every variety made to order. NO. 95. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Opposite Adelpbi Hotel. 18-8 16-8-111 I41 words
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Advertisement443 1912-01-02 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INOAPORB Board Off DIMOtOMi G. A. Dbrbiok, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. P«t«k Fowlii, M.8., cm., Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Oouraaoa. Tow Noan Pah, Esq. Ok« Soon Tbi, Esq. Kaoow SianTan,443 words
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Advertisement300 1912-01-02 14 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd, Shanghai. To TBI CHINISI GINTLIMIN OF SINOAPORB REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of the world I The Home Life issues all aorta of polioies to suit all sorts of300 words
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Advertisement521 1912-01-02 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AUD CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80.000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,626,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank oi Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aocounts are opened and interest allowed521 words
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Advertisement568 1912-01-02 14 BANKING. THE WZE HAI TOM BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLINO STREBT. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tick Jooh 6. Sm Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbmo T. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Laow Cbia Hbmo568 words
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Advertisement621 1912-01-02 14 SALES BY AUCTION. JAPANESE CURIOS FANCY ARTICLES Including a Large Assortment of Beautiful Screens and Silk Embroideries, FOR SALE PRIVATELT AT REASONABLE PRICES, At Powell Co.'a Sale-room, Raffles Place. INSPECTION INVITED. POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. Ml 2 10 M 2 Fox* Sale Privately in Small Lots A QUANTITY OF WINES621 words
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Article1126 1912-01-02 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. It was instructive to hear Mr. Coffin, oi the American Automobile Engineers, in his interesting lecture expressing a view, from which his compatriots did not dissent, as to the cause of the increase of the stroke in motorcar engines, says The1,126 words
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Advertisement451 1912-01-02 15 ARROL JOHNSTON Ab Supplied to the War Office. S. SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9H P.53.Q00. 15.9 H.P. %+.OOO. H.P. LORRY COVERED VAN j c^r^aSc j WAOOOJWOTB $3,750 $4,000 94.980 *4.900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. Cars in Stock for Immediate Delivery: 20 H.P. "FORD" LINDAULETTE (six-seated) 15 H.P. "STOEWER"451 words
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Advertisement12 1912-01-02 15 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement350 1912-01-02 15 Continental Motor Tyres combine safety, reliability and economy. They are obtainable at universally fixed prices throughout the F.M.S. and the S.S., from our various wholesale agents as well as all leading dealers and Garages. CONTINENTAL TYRE AND RUBBER CO., LTD., Singapore. 17, Coliycr Quay. Telephone 290. MILK PURE! FULL CREAM!!350 words
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Advertisement214 1912-01-02 15 De Dion Bouton NOW ON VIEW. AT THE STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE, ORCHARD ROAD. 1-9 H.P., 2-GYLINDER CHASSIS FITTED WITH 2-Seater Victoria Phaeton Body, painted Royal Blue upholstered in Blue. Due in a Few Days 1-14 H.P., 4-CYLINDER CHASSIS FITTED WITH 4-Seatei* Torpedo Body, painted Motor Smoke Grey upholstered in Royal214 words
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Advertisement445 1912-01-02 16 BURN CO.. LTD.. RANEEGUNGE PIPES Fox* Wells, Culverts, Drains, etc. Strongest and Qfjeapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. ?(IF AOtNTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. DUTCHMAN WANTED. Wanted, a Dutchman with good knowledge of .lava. Apply Vacuum Oil Company, 44, Robiußonßoad.445 words
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Advertisement395 1912-01-02 16 WANTS. MOTOR CAR WANTEO Wasted, Motor Car. Two-seater, complete. Apply giving full particulars to Car, c/o Straits Times. 28-12 n HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, bouse in gocd, airy situation email or medium size with compound. Reply to A. Armstrong, c/o Robinson Co. 30-12 6 112 SITUATION WANTED. Fnropean, experienced accountant and395 words
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Advertisement436 1912-01-02 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, 0 at and second flosrs, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 v HOUSE TO LET. No. 6 1, Mount Rof-ie Read off Chancery Lane. Immediate entry.. For further particulars, apply Next Door. 1212 b 111-12 ROOMS436 words
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Advertisement505 1912-01-02 16 NOTICES. NOTICE OF SALE. IN THE SESSIONS COURT OF BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. (Sandakak Division). In re The Borneo Tabak Maatscliapij (Sugut), in Liquidation. To be sold (without reserve) by Public Auction at the Land Office, Sandakan, on Tuesday, the 26th March, 1912, at Noon All that lot of valuable land505 words
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Advertisement617 1912-01-02 16 NOTICES. KIAIN MAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. «o»er«ifiien! tod Municipal Contractori. Telephone No. 421. 108 100, Market Street. NOTICE. I, the undersigned, Hock Ho Kee, also called Wee Tigng Hock, hereby give Notice to all to whom it may concern, tbat from and after the 16th day of September, 1011, I ceased617 words
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Advertisement445 1912-01-02 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND L0D3IN1 Apply 21, Sophia Koad. 16 rj 14.4 12 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply "Devon Villa," 103, Rivor Valley Koad. 2111 n BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortablo rcomti with verandah. $60 per mouth. Apply S.T.8., 0/0 Straits Times. 2812 27-112 ST. ANDREWS HOUSE. A Church of England445 words
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Miscellaneous232 1912-01-02 16 Straits Wimes. \DVKRTISEMENT RATB9.— Miseeliaoe ous wants of every description are in«cirt od at the prepaid rate of »1 per loar lines (or one or two insertions. Notioet of BirtLg, MuraagcB, ox Deaths, if not oxeeodini< fuor lium, II eaob inzertiou Foe p.p.o. cards, en pa^o 0, 13. Ikob Sc232 words
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