The Straits Times, 5 January 1912
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Title Section13 1912-01-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.764 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JANUARY 5. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement194 1912-01-05 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 Table Linens HIGHEST QUALITY GOODS AT EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. DIRECT FROM THE LOOMS An Ideal Cloth for everyday use, pretty floral designs, Satin appearance, and guaranteed pure linen. Size 68 by us inches Size C 8 by 80 inches Size 08 by 104194 words
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Advertisement138 1912-01-05 1 ROBINSON CO. Gents' Outfitters t RAINCOATS r For All Weathers. m N^ la, as illustration, is one of those useful £tt green shades of Cashmere lined with an approptt^te Waterproofed Woollen Lining, A REALLY RAINPROOF CLOTH U J that -contains no trace of Rubber and after i a shower it138 words
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Article1017 1912-01-05 2 200 SQUARE MILES OF FIELDS IN KENT. Recent Borings. I According to the latest reports on England 1 coal supply, Sir William Ramsay, when stat ing that our coal would be exhausted in 17! years, omitted to take into account the re sources of some important coalfields. Hif1,017 words
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601 1912-01-05 2 Some Facts About a I> inmkkoi-* Occupation Bt Onb Who Knows. On Secret Service what visions of adventure and hairbreadth escapes flit through the mind at the mere sound of the words 1 Mr. Charles Nelson could tell many exciting stories of the experiences601 words
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Advertisement196 1912-01-05 2 BEAUTIFIER IsSE' of Matchless i |"<§f^ Elegance and j wSk-H^ Efficiency f v 1 "'Hazeline' Snow" A (tkaoe mark) Let the skin be rough or wrinkled, dry or 1 y greasy, Hazelime Show" will do more to restore its youthful freshness and fine texture than any other preparation. The skin196 words
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Advertisement55 1912-01-05 2 True Test of Merit. You jndgo a man not by what ho promises to do, but by what he has done. That is the only true test. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy judged by this standard has no superior. People CTcrywhero speak of it in the highest terms of praise. For sale55 words
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Advertisement91 1912-01-05 2 J. MOTION it CO. Watchmaker*, Jewellery Opticians KBPAIRS PROMPTLY BXBCCTHD. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026 II Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN j MEATS, etc., oan be delivered tc I Shipping at the Wharves or is I I the Singapore Roada, on91 words
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Advertisement127 1912-01-05 2 KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. BAVORY CO.'S HIGH-CLASS PRODUCTIONS VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES Made of best tobacco. Price 66 cents per tin. EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES No. 1 York Made of finest grade tobacco and free from adulteration. Price 91 .BO per tin. All Savory Co.'s Cigarettes are packed in hermetically sealed tins and therefore127 words
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Article742 1912-01-05 3 REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES AS AN AID TO UNION. Mr. Samuel's Announcement. The Postmaster- General (Mr. 11. Samuel), the Lnrd Mayor, and Sir George lieid (High Coinmissiouer for Australia) were amongst I those present at the fourteenth annual general meeting of the British Empire League, which was742 words
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Article241 1912-01-05 3 Big Expenditure Leads to Increased Revenue. The first cost of trans-Atlantic passengersteamers has been increased enormously during the last 40 years, says Engineering. jln 1874 a 15-knot steamer cost £200,000; in 1889 a 20- knot steamer cost £375,000; in 1893 la 22 -knot steamer cost about241 words
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Advertisement243 1912-01-05 3 x« E UNIVERSAL (Patent Fu ml gator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.B. WHITE ANT fjj[ AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS; AYLEBBURY AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. "PURUB." (Patented). THE NEW COAGULANT. Superior quality243 words
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Advertisement12 1912-01-05 3 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coaghs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement302 1912-01-05 3 CRUSHED FOOD. Trj tt tad To. WIN to tatlcfM. I. a BBLILIOS begs to inform the public that his Factory for preparing Crushed Food, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is now opened. Prioe of a ban of Crashed Food, 1 p 10 oat. $4 00 per baa. No. 1 Bran,302 words
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Advertisement188 1912-01-05 3 MEMk *£be Largest S:\le K fi^l Sk in the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. THE PLANTERS' STORES ft AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swattenham, Ipoh SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ESTATE REQUISITES. Tapping Knives, Gouges, Coagulating Pans, Spouts, Strainers, Glass, Aluminium, Earthenware Terne Plate Latex188 words
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Advertisement613 1912-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.tvo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FJR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANQ, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills cf Lading issced fcr China Coast, Persian On If, Continental acd American Porte. Steamers will leavo Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1812 Outward (for China.) Arcadia Jan613 words
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Advertisement669 1912-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and aro fitted with669 words
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Advertisement664 1912-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgtnu Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelactao, Bangnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Cnumpos Taku, Kohlak md Bangkok. Due Departure 8 p.m. s.s. MAHIDOL Jan. 7 Jan. 1O s.s. REOANG Jan. IO Jan. 13664 words
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Advertisement553 1912-01-05 4 STEAMEB SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. \V MB DEUTSCHE OAMPFtHIF*. FAHRTMES. MNU BREHER. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait?, China and Japan. Himewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for553 words
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Advertisement704 1912-01-05 4 STEAMEB SAILINGS. N D L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Brett c IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tho fast an 1 well known mail steamers of this C'jiupany sail fortnightly from Bremrn, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vica vorsa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penanc, Singapore,704 words
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Article140 1912-01-05 5 FIXTURES Friday, January 5. High Water, 10.0 a.m., 11.54 p in. Pinner to Mr. H. N. Ridley, C. M. G. St. Andrew's Society meeting, 6.16 p.m. Entertainment at Fort Canning. Saturday, January 6. High Water, 10.48 a.m. B. I. outward mail duo. N. D. L. outward mail140 words
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Article205 1912-01-05 5 To-DAT. Port Swottenbam and Telok An bod Kinta 8 nm Malacca and Mnar Lad; Weld 8 pm Malacca and P. Dickson Hong Lian 8 poi Bangkok Singapore 8 pm Sourabaya, Singa Kiija, Ampanan and Mac*>-ar B. P. Guan 4 pm BengkalK Siak and Pokan Barue Hong Lee205 words
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Article239 1912-01-05 5 The R. I. contract packet s'.eamor ThoDgwa, with miiU from London up to the evening of December 15, left Pcnang at 10 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here to-mornw morning. The Imp. Oerman mail steamer Gocbnn left I'enanu at $JU a.m. to day, and239 words
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Article409 1912-01-05 5 Latest Arrivals. Amhorst, Brit. Rtr. 135 tons, Capt Scott, .Ian 5. From SaiabaB, .Ian 8. Go. and ii.p. Thong Ek. For Sambas, Jan 9. lull ltan Yon« Scn^, Brit. Htr. ?S0 tons. Capi Angus. Ian 4. From Batavia, Jan 1. (> c. and 121 A p. Hock ScDg.409 words
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99 1912-01-05 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Whabf Basin— Nil. Bast W. Section No. I—Humphins.1 Humphins. Sheers Wharf— Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2— Lightning. B— Bintang. "4 Kinkasan Maro. 6— Nil. S ldotreneus. New Does 7 (TJndor nongtmotion). West99 words
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Article30 1912-01-05 5 Arrivals. Pet steamer Lady Weld, Jan '4.— From Malacca. Messrs. F. D. Sime, Koss and Teo Tiang Cbye. Per steadier Rumpbias, Jan 4.— From Deli. Mr. PUuDgbam.30 words
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Article247 1912-01-05 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Singapore, Jammry 6, 1912 On LMD4M— Bank 4 m/n m 2/4 1 Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/k a/4)] 8 m/« m S/4f On GBEMANt-Bank d/d 28HJ Private B m/i m 842, Ok FBAKCB-Back d/d m Private 8 m/i 259 On INDU-Bank T. T. 174} Private 80 d/i247 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article154 1912-01-05 5 Ibsuo 3 Value 10 10 Bolal Tin 10 10 Brnang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 £1 KintaTin 41 £1 Labat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- Pahang Coned £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Posing Babin £1 £1 Paring Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd XI 41 Rahman Tv Buyers. Sellers154 words
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Article580 1912-01-05 5 Issne !S Value Buyers Seller* 2/- 2/- Ailagat 3/7J 8/9 2/- 2/- Analo-Maiay 17/6 18/6 2/- 2/- Batang Maleka 1/0 2,-J. £1 £1 Bato Cavc.B 10.2.6 10.12.6 xd £1 41 Bata Tiga 8.11.3 8.15.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 2.7.0 2.8 9xd £1 £1 Bakit Lintang 8.10.0 8.15.0 2/. 2/-580 words
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Article125 1912-01-05 5 Issue 2 Value (55 Buyers Bellen. 10 10 Barton nom. SmelUan 10.00 10 T 6.00 61 41 Bleotrio Tramways 8,6 8/0 10 10 Fraser k Noave 47.00 47 53 100 Howarth Brskine 67.E0 100 a 7% Pief. 81.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Dot. m. 180.00 100 100 a a125 words
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Article44 1912-01-05 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4)% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 44% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9 pm Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Bayers Hello Howarth Rrskine 0% 1800,000 par Riley.Hargroavcs«% 1284,000 3} Singapore Eioctrio Tramways 5% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,879,000 aom,44 words
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Advertisement14 1912-01-05 5 For all internal coiuplnintß, Dysentery Cou^'lm, Culi is, etc., take Woods' Groat Peppermint Cure.14 words
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Advertisement319 1912-01-05 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jan 8. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jan 12 —At the Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour, unservicable stores, etc., at 2.80. Jao M, At saleroom, freehold property, known as Siglap Estate, at 2.30. H. la Cojjhlan and Co. Jan 6. At Dunnottar, 31, Stevens Road,319 words
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Advertisement417 1912-01-05 5 CIGARETTES after Dinner. fS^^jb After that best of dinners they had > l^ e k est °f cigarettes State Express. \~tf Those whose choice is determined bjr «SSgR\ "7 qualityabove all other considerations, insist IlilStfe^ V 'JfL always on State Express Cigarettes. V&^fea Turkish Leaf, 5 No. 1, $1.15 Virginia417 words
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Advertisement296 1912-01-05 5 PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM. Victoria Theatre January 6 and January 9, at 9 p.m. Matinee January 11, at 6 p.m. A FAIRY PLAY By C. Eing Proctor, in three acts, with Cymbal and Fairy Dances. Price of Admission: $2, $1 A sOcts. Matinee: Adults $1 Children SOcts. Booking at Robinson Piano Co.,296 words
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Advertisement147 1912-01-05 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 818. UNDERTAKING. Prln.ep Street, Sing.pop*. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY B«ga to inform the publio that the kind patronage aocordod bim daring the ftm (ew yean, has made it necessary (or him to acquire another now Rubb— tyred Huns, which sarpasses all others in the Straits. Mr.147 words
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1046 1912-01-05 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5. CAPITAL ON STRIKE. One Labour leader, the notorious Tom Mann, has announced that this is to bo a year of revolution. By way of emphasising his remark we have an announcement that the Lancashire cotton workers are calling upon nil other trades to join1,046 words
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Article14 1912-01-05 6 Tho Philharmonic Orchestra resumes its practices on Monday at tho usual hour, 5.15 p.m.14 words
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Article25 1912-01-05 6 A silver watch, value 925, is reported to have been stolen from the coat of Mr. It. Eber while it hung in tho Telegraph Office.25 words
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Article44 1912-01-05 6 A brief sitting in the Assize Court terminated yesterday with the conviction of three Chinamen charged with gang robbery at 60 Templo Street. They were sentenced to eight years' imprisonment each. Two cases have been fixed for hearing before a special jury on Monday.44 words
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Article72 1912-01-05 6 The local steamer Will o' the Wisp (Captain Morris) finished a very unproductive voyage in Singapore this morning. She has been up the East Coast, but the heavy seas, wild gales and continuous rains debarred communication with the ports. Tho wholo result achieved during the wholo voyage was tho landing72 words
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Article10 1912-01-05 6 Measures are being taken to revive tho Selangor Minors' Association.10 words
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Article17 1912-01-05 6 Tho standard time of Korea is to be made identical with that of Tokio from January 1.17 words
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Article18 1912-01-05 6 Tientsin river was finally closed by ice on December 14 when the ice became tco dense for navigation.18 words
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Article20 1912-01-05 6 The Secretary of tho Singapore Sporting Club has sent as a copy of Tho Straits Racing Association Calendar for 1912.20 words
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Article19 1912-01-05 6 We havo received two handy desk rulers advertising the well known Philippines corporation, the Insular Lifo Assurance Co., Ltd.19 words
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Article24 1912-01-05 6 The output from the Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co.'s mines for December was 120 piculs the mill lost 18 days owing to a breakdown.24 words
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Article26 1912-01-05 6 A fatality occurred yesterday at the new dock works of Messrs. Tophain, Jones and Railton. A Tamil coolie inadvertently touched a live wire and was electrocuted.26 words
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Article34 1912-01-05 6 The output of clean tin ore from Ulu Piah, Limited, for the month of December, 1911, was 520 piculs. This figure is subject to a slight correction when the balance of ore is sold.34 words
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Article30 1912-01-05 6 Major C. C. Cobbe, 2nd Bn. Tho Buffs, has been granted leave of absence from January UO, 1912 to December 31, 1912, with permission %o proceed to the United Kingdom.30 words
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Article30 1912-01-05 6 Wo havo received from Messrs. Helm. Meyer arftl Co., Ltd., two calendars advertising the well known Kunchi beer and the Bee Hive brandy, for which they arc the local agents.30 words
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Article37 1912-01-05 6 It is reported that the Toyo Kiscn Kaisha will open a Manila linn from January of this year. On the outward voyage the liners will proceed direct to Manila, and on the homeward voyage call at Shanghai.37 words
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Article40 1912-01-05 6 The Norwegian steamer Protous. which left Shanghai on December 18, was compelled to put back shortly after passing the Bell Buoy owing to the bursting of a steam pipe in the engine-room. Fortunately no one was injured in the accident.40 words
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Article43 1912-01-05 6 In Tiuland says that the lock of expression of public opinion on mining legislation by the principal mining associations, is deprecated and it would perhaps bo desirable that these associations be federaliscd and form a main association like the Planters' Association of Malaya.43 words
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Article49 1912-01-05 6 At Portland (in Maincl on December 8. l-'rark Sandford, leader of the Holy Ghost and Us Society, was convicted of having caused the death of six persons on board the yacht Coronet. He refused to accept legal defence, as he declared that God was the only defence he needed.49 words
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Article50 1912-01-05 6 Manila has a city police scandal." Two members of the force have been suspended from duty, and, according to one of the Manila papers, it is understood that these suspensions are forerunners of larger developments in the investigation now proceeding. The nature of the scandal is not yet publicly disclosed.50 words
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Article54 1912-01-05 6 In the lung's Bench Division on December .">, the Lord Chief Justice (Lord Alver stone) awarded It. Ratten, of Sydney, IJ-O damages and heavy costs against Pullin, Thomas, and Slade, merchants of Bristol, in consequence of their having overcharged him in the matter of commission upon the sale of Tasm54 words
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Article55 1912-01-05 6 According to a New York message of December 6 three steamers, having on board 600 members of the families of tho American Bankers' Association, are reported to have been lost during a hurricane in the L'arribean Sea. Efforts to establish wireless communication with tho missing vessels have proved fruitless. Great55 words
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Article85 1912-01-05 6 The pirates on the West River are becomiug more daring than ever, for a few days ago a shipload of them held up a Customs launch, and went on board. They were met by the officer in charge, who innocently asked them if they wished to trade. The launch had85 words
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Article98 1912-01-05 6 About noon on December 19, a well-dressed European at Sourabaya attempted to commit suicide by throwing himself before an approaching tram. The attempt resulted in his being violently thrown clear of the rails by the engine. Ho was picked up by somu passers-by who found that he had sustained a98 words
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Article137 1912-01-05 6 At tho goueral meeting of the Straits Jovial Football Club tho uudcrmeutiuncd members were elected office-bearers, with Messrs. Ong Beng Uuat and Liin Ah Sian«, as patron and vice-patron, respectively President, Mr. Tau Kirn Wah, lion, secretary, Mr. Khug Jit Kwang assistant hon. secretary, Mr. Tau Miang Kirn; hon. treasurer.137 words
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Article379 1912-01-05 6 Tho engagement is announced of Mr. David Kitovitz, solicitor, of tho local tirm uf Kvans and Kitovitz, and Miss .lane OmUb, daughter of the late Mr. J. \V. Cashin. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. N. Knight, of Jebong, havo gone to Australia via Colombo. After spending three379 words
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Article72 1912-01-05 6 The splendid series of cinematograph films being shown at the H&riuia Hall continues to attract well tilled houses. Chief interest, of course, is centred on the I>. Ihi Durbar pictures showing tho Stt.to entry of tho King Emperor into the new capital, the presentation of colours to72 words
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Article127 1912-01-05 6 The Dutch steamer Van Ilugvndorp arrived from llelawan yesterday lacking one of her officers. The missing man. the second mate, had been left in hospital at .Mi dan suffering from severe wounds said to have been iutlietcd by a .Javanese quartenna -ter with a kris. The details127 words
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Article148 1912-01-05 6 Some of the coolies employed at the Central Workshop-;. Kuala Lumpur, made a brutal assault upon a ticket collector of tin traiu that conveyed them to the I'adan^ level crossing on the evening of the 2nd instant. The collector, having failed to get a ticket from148 words
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Article211 1912-01-05 6 The death-rate among American companies must be appalling, if the volume of Misolete American Securities," compiled by li. M. Smytho, Now York, is any indication. He estimates that about 1.'1.000 companies lapse into extinction in the United States every year. The money that is lost in the lapsing211 words
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Advertisement138 1912-01-05 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S Smoking M^MikJ Mixtures. PACKED IN I Ib. AIR-TIdHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTS. PER TIN. y John Little Co., Ltd., AND L^^B*'*™!^^^! Robinson Co. p ß:ce 90 cts. per tin. JOHN WALKER AND SONS' ma celebrated jSk Whiskies finfl BLACK LABEL Mj^f^A RED LABEL I "f|Sj WHITE LABEL I138 words
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Advertisement179 1912-01-05 6 HENRY VIII AND ANNE BOLEYN A Court Intrigue IN TBS REIGN OF HENRY VIII (1609—1587) A GREAT HISTORICAL FILM Of intense dramatic interest which has been most sumptuously produced in magnificent colours, and has for its theme tho undercurrents of Court Life during the earlier part of the reign of179 words
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Advertisement13 1912-01-05 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article107 1912-01-05 7 EMPEROR AND FAMILY GOING NORTH. Tang-Shas-Yio Resigns. Kkctkk's Tklkoram. I .on. Ion, January 4. A Harbin message says tlic coramandor of tin' troops at Zhikhi has received a hundred thousand taeis to prepare a residonce for tno Chinese Emperor and family. I ..melon. January 5. lieutor wires from107 words
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Article96 1912-01-05 7 THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE. Declines to Interfere in Domestic Politics. Rioter's Telborvm. London, via Durban. January 4. Router wires from Adelaide that tho Premier, before dissolving, appealed to the Colonial Office to amend the Constitution so as to prevent the Council thwarting tho will of the people. The96 words
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Article71 1912-01-05 7 A Report of a Gratifying Nature. Kkctmr's Tblroram.) Londoa, January 5. Tlio absence of Queen Wilheluiina from tbo New Year's State ball at The Hague is niucli commented upon. A report of ;i gratifyin-,' n.-uure is curreut respectiuy the cause of absence, and hitherto it has not71 words
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Article79 1912-01-05 7 Bitter Resentment Over Tabriz Executions. P.Kl'TKlt's TkLKC.HAM. London, via Durban. January 4. Beater wires from Teheran that the execution of Sikatul-islam, who was a high ecclesiastic, has perturbed the Cabinet which is apprehensive of the effect on the people. London, January Keuter wires from Teheran that the79 words
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Article27 1912-01-05 7 BltTU'l Tkli.ham. London, via Durban, January 4. It is announced that the New Zealand Shipping Company has amalgamated with the Federal Steam Navigation Company.27 words
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Article30 1912-01-05 7 JOHNSON -McVEA FIGHT. ItKUTKIt'S TkLEORAV. London, via Durban, January 4. It has been arranged that the JohnsonMcVea fight shall take place at Paris on the night of the Gruud Prix.30 words
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Article24 1912-01-05 7 RmIIM'I Tklkokam. Louden, via Durban. .Inn 1:11 v 4. Tin- Bhbopol Lundun lins lift fur Khartouiu tu ioiiw. rate tlio 'atlnilral there.24 words
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Article43 1912-01-05 7 Ki n'i Thmuk London, via Durban, .lanui ry 4. Iti liter wires from I'onstauiinop.o that tin- m-w Cabinet nut tin Chamber at a t toruiy Hittinu. The (iraud Vizier insisted on a modification of the Constitution, and was constantly interrupt) d.43 words
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Article19 1912-01-05 7 Km -mi's Tklk..h\m. Liimlou. %i:> Durban. January 1. The Aiiicrican. Admiral Bvaaa, known as Fighting Boh, is dead.19 words
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Article444 1912-01-05 7 Territorial Commissions and a Precedence Point. In the Government Gazette issued at Hongkong, on December 23, appears the following communication dated November 15, from tho Secretary of Stato for the Colonies to H.E. the Governor I 1 ii vi- tho honour to inform you that the War444 words
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Article223 1912-01-05 7 Narrow Escape of a Japanese Mail Steamer. The X. Y. K. S. Taniba Maru, which lias arrived at Shanghai from Seattle and Japan, had a very perilous voyage between Seattle and Yokohama. The Tauiba left Seattle mi November '21, with twolve saloon, nine second-class, and 1.50 third-class223 words
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Article177 1912-01-05 7 Reply to Sir Frank Swettenham's Criticisms. Frank II. Beck, writing to the Hongkong I), lily l'rr<s. <ni December "27, says: lean Hiiilc appreciate the interest of Sir Frank Swettenhaiu upon thu subject of Colonial Governorships, but. apart from anything else, this is no exception to other Government177 words
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Article158 1912-01-05 7 The little princes of Siaro aru to have onu of the tint st toy railways it the world sent out to them tin* Christmas, says tho L.-aud 0. Kxprcss. 'I' wo miniature trains of 15 in. HMUe are now being constructed to the order IW ttltt158 words
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Article759 1912-01-05 7 DISPUTE OVER RUBBER ESTATE AT SEMBAWANG. Auction Sale in Question. An abortive deal in rubber land situated at Sembawang was the raison d'etre of a case heard by Mr. Justico Fisher in the Supreme Court yestorday. The case comprised a claim and counter-claim. In the759 words
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Article225 1912-01-05 7 Forthcoming Children's Play at The Victoria Theatre. We would draw our readers' attention to the performances of Princess Chrysanthemum, which are to take place at the Victoria Theatre, on January 6 and 9, at 9 p.m., also on January 11, at 5-15 p.m., under the immediate superintendence of225 words
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Article74 1912-01-05 7 Mr. It. Grcsham Bacon, who had a lifelong association with the Ship Hotel, Brighton, is dead. His father was the former proprietor, aud for inoro than a quartor of a centuYy tho late owner had enjoyed the friendship of tho many celebrities who had in I'll- tho hotel tliuir headqtiart:74 words
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Article830 1912-01-05 7 AN INDIAN ANALYSIS OF LATEST REPORT. A Gauge of Prosperity. If the general prosperity of a country may be gauged j,_ tne p^p^ty o f j te ra jf WB y gi then the Federated Malay States are moving in the path of progress, says Indian Engineering of830 words
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Article251 1912-01-05 7 Thanks From the British Museum Trustees. Mr. W. R. Ogilyie-Orant, hon. secretary of the British Ornithologists' Union (Dutch New Guinea, Expedition), has received the following letter from the Director of the British Museum (Natural History) I have had the honour of laying before the Trustees of the251 words
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Article242 1912-01-05 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s share circular, dated January 3, states The firm tone of robber shares has been well maintained with many advances in the sterling section and several of the local stocks li:ivi- been in good demand. Tin slum's close242 words
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Article259 1912-01-05 7 Lady Passenger's Suicide Between Singapore and Batavia. The five hundred tourists from the Cleveland were ashore yesterday, says a Hong kong paper of December 28, and spent the day visiting the various places of interest, and also in curio hunting. A representative of the Post interviewed one259 words
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Article444 1912-01-05 7 Personal Sketch of China's Military Adviser. We mentioned a few days ago that the American General Homor Lea had come out to China with Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Some reports have stated that he is to be the futuro commander in-chief of the revolutionary forces in China.444 words
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Article44 1912-01-05 7 According to In Tiniand, tho London and local prices of tin, for the period mentioned below were L'Mlbl 26 27 28 29 80 £190 16s. 995. £190 15s. $95. £190 15s. 995. £191 15s. 995.R71 £191 10s. 99G.-25 £190 995.2544 words
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Article125 1912-01-05 7 REVISED VERSION OF LONGMOOR INCIDENT. Regimental Football Rivalries. Rmdtih's Tilkoram. London, January 4. Investigation of tho military riot at Longraoor shows that thcro was no question of mutiny. It was a fight between Scottish and Yorkshire regiments, arising out of tho defeat of tho former in125 words
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Article118 1912-01-05 7 MR. HEALY EXPRESSES MANY FEARS. Prejudices of the English People. Reuter's Tklkciram. London, January ft. Mr. Healy, speaking at Mallow, said ho was most anxious about the financial clauses of the Homo Kule Bill. If the Government with held means to develop industry and couimeroe, and kopt118 words
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Article74 1912-01-05 7 Der Ostasiatische Llovd Teleoram. Berlin, January 4. It is stated that the great Powers have recently been negotiating iu confidence to bring about the suspension of hostilitii there being a general desiro among them for peace. Said Pasha has issued a circular to all the Valis Btatiog74 words
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Article17 1912-01-05 7 I'IK OSTASIATISCBI LLOYD TeLEORAW. Berlin, January I. There is a strike among the Belgian colliers.17 words
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Article44 1912-01-05 7 Dee Ostasiatische Lloyd IkHUK Berlin, January 4. The reports in the Anglo- trench press regarding German military measures in South Africa against England, and as to (1 i ruin intentions as rcgu-.ls I! u!m Io muki IViuidad are officially denied by Germany.44 words
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Article42 1912-01-05 7 Dir OsTAsiATisriiK Lloyd Telxoram. Berlin, January I. It is reported from St. Petersburg that there is an agitation for independence in Western Mongolia. It is stated that in South Mongolia the coronation of the princes of Kepta and Uliassutai is imminent.42 words
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Article46 1912-01-05 7 Rbdtir'3 Telboram. London, via Durban, January 4. The principal sources of Italian rcvonuo for tho last six months of 1911 show on increase of 30.62.'),000 lire, and the Tribuna remarks that tho financial resources of Italy are capable of withstanding cvory adverse occurrence marvellously.46 words
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Article53 1912-01-05 7 (Fbom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, January .">. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that tho price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/5 per lb., value. Tho price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4/10] value. Business was dono at jd. below53 words
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Article47 1912-01-05 7 (Fbom Oub Own Cobrbspondknt.) I'cnan^, January 3. Tho death has occurred, at the a^u of Tl years, of Captain Peter Augustus \Vobcr_ formerly a captain in tin- mercantile marine and, later, i Hupcrintenilriit of police. Dentil whs due to sprue ami mrib dec:iy.47 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article39 1912-01-05 8 Tlio third Test match will be playod at Adelaide on January 12, 13, 15 and 18. On the Ksplanadc last evening, the S.C.C. met The Hulls at Uugby football and won by two tries to ono.39 words
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Article32 1912-01-05 8 Swimming Club launches will run as follow Sunday, Johnston's Pier, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9.80 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 6.30 p.m.32 words
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Article166 1912-01-05 8 Mills Challenge Trophy. The Singapore- Ladies' Kiflo Association made thu following scores yesterday in tbo January comiietition for tlio Mills Challenge Trophy Miss Ban '"> Mrs. Kclkin 29 Mrs. 1'isli.r 28 Lady BwljB Young 27 Mrs." Watluns M Mis. \> lining Thuiuas M 167 Tin- .Jannnry Spxm t'oinpctition166 words
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Article545 1912-01-05 8 League Results. The following are the results of the Association Sruiti»h Leagoe uiatcheson December 2:Hibentiau v. Kihuarnock, at Edinburgh KOmarnook, 1 ml: llihtiuiaus, 0. Heart of Mid -Lothian r. Kalkirk Two j;oals each. (uvriiock Mniton v. Rancors Greenock HortOB) ;4'>als; l!a. 114ns, 1 M»L Qneen'i Park v. Baith545 words
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Article257 1912-01-05 8 Law v. Medicine. Tin following trains will i. present the] Law v. Medicine, ;it n°'f <■ Iba Oarriaoo; Cvui.ie, uu Saluul.i) uuii ftmtrbj. IS liulcb match play. Will players please arrange tho clay and hour of tboir respective matches. Watt v. Kowlio. Dyer v. Campbell. Savins v. Finlayson. Kveiitt257 words
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Article252 1912-01-05 8 Ghastly Discovery Made by Some Turkish Divers. It was a commonplace in descriptions of tin regime of Abdul ll.iini 1 to tell of the caiques which put out on to the Bosphorus in the dead of ni-ht containing a guard and a prisoner in bonds, and returned shortly252 words
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Article271 1912-01-05 8 At the extraordinary general meeting of the Peseta) Kubbc-r Estates. Limiti'l. Mil on December 1, at Winchester House. London. E.C to consider resolutions for incri a>iny the capital to i12.'..()00 by the creation of lo.i HiO mw shares. 20,000 of which are to be called A PretsNSKM271 words
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Article124 1912-01-05 8 Tambalak.— 2.6oo lbs. nalj-ownie.- 16.900 lbs. Herat, i.lohorc).— :s,l79 lbs. Malacca Plantations.— lls,ooo lbs. Itaadai-Tekono (Singapore).— l,B44 lbs. Mcrliuiau. C,7;j'J lbs. Seven months, lr,.jt;:> lbs. 1.em1u.— 928 lbs. Krubong— l,l64 lbs. Kniibia.— 4,lol lbs. Ktu-au.— H.2O2 lbs. Twelve months, 59,021 lbs. For yi iv, 1910, .U.OOO lbs.124 words
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Article104 1912-01-05 8 A mgmtk deposit of exceptional possibilities has been discovered on an island situated in St. Michael's JSay. Southern Labrador ipart of Newfoundland's domains), about thirty-live miles north of Belle Isle, in the Straits. The island is about a mile long, half a mile wide, and 200 feet in height. The104 words
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Article915 1912-01-05 8 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 5, 1012.* Messrs Ly&ll and Evatt, Exchange and Shave Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. Bayers. Sellers, a/. Allaga. 8,7* 4/1 J >/• Options 15 1/9 i 1 Anglo-Java 6.8 7/8 1 Anglo-Johore915 words
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Advertisement336 1912-01-05 8 Atlas "RUSKILLA" An Efficient Preeervatlve Against Rust. This well known preparation is in constant use locally. It withstands rain, son and sea, and repeated applications form an integral part of the metal oovered. It has been successfully used for bridges, piers, docks, constructional steelwork of all kinds and for ships'336 words
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Advertisement274 1912-01-05 8 Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, January 6. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. =r The ouly first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tho finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October274 words
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Advertisement154 1912-01-05 8 THE ORIENTAL PILE OINTMENT An efficacions Ointment, chocks bleeding soothos the pain and gives relief for a con i iderablc period. Price 11.25 and 75 ota. THE CITY DISPENSARY, Selegie Road, Singapore 9.1 8.1.12 W. GO TO iOv W. J. GARCIA. f Orchard Rd, FOR FROM •T v Ox> $700.154 words
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Advertisement319 1912-01-05 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewad in a British Brewery. GIVE IT A TRIAL. Sole Agents PATERSON. SIMONS GO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY -7i good Seotclj at a reasonable price. $12-5O per case, including duty Ask for Chop "R. V." SOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. Far East319 words
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Advertisement1231 1912-01-05 9 STEAMER BAIUHBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolnlu, and San Frwisco to all Points in the United Statoß, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the Haw 11,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners Shinyo Maru" Tenyo Maru and Chl)c ffaru,"1,231 words
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Advertisement295 1912-01-05 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APGAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tho ondermen'iiored m »il steamers of the above Line maintain a regular norvico between Calcutta acil Japan, cal ini> at Prnarg Singapore, HoDgkocg and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tods Commander ■J.vi-ih" 0,018 A. Stbwikt 1 (lmoon Afcab 4,000 S. H. Bilsom Abraiook Apc4k 4,600295 words
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Advertisement220 1912-01-05 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little k Co., Ltd. Mtßßrx. Kelly and Walsb, Ltd. Hufflcß Hotel. Adelphi Hoto!. Hotel de l'Earope. Hotel van Wijk. Stamford Road. Messrs. Koh A Co., 90, Bras Basah Road. Tl.o "Goldun Fountain," Bencoolen Street The Rufroshment220 words
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Advertisement716 1912-01-05 10 IHSCRANdE. FEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE OOMPAMY OF MIUD*. HITABIISHBD 1883. S.S.O. Inaurano* in Foroe, over 145,000,000.00 Now Buaineaa, 1910, 0vcr...M,8«0,000.00 Largo Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and aU outstanding olaims. Direct Oovornment Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., madelooally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia. THB716 words
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Advertisement524 1912-01-05 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTKR Paid up Capital in 90.000 Shares oi 430 eaoh 41,300,000 1 1 Reserve Fnnd 41,036,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKHRS. National Baak of Sootland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANOH. Current Accounts are opened and524 words
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Advertisement510 1912-01-05 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TOM BANUM AND INSURANCE CD.. LTD NO. 17 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Bstabliahed 1907. I Capital paid ur 11.000.000.0 C Reaerre liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF OIRBCTORB. 1. Tarn Tick Joon 6. Sm Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sino 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Ljow510 words
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Advertisement574 1912-01-05 10 SALES BY AUCTION. JAPANESE CURIOS FANCY ARTICLES Including a Large Assortment of Beautiful Screens and Silk Embroideries, FOR SALE FRIVATELT AT REASONABLE PRICES, At Powell Co.'s Sale-room, Raffles Place. INSPECTION INVITED. POWELL A CO.. Auctioneers. 101 Mortgagee's Sale of THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE SIGLAP ESTATE, Situate at574 words
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Article936 1912-01-05 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. S. F. Edge writes as follows:— The Royal family of Siam are thoroughly modern in their ideas, and I have had the honour of receiving their commands to supply Napier cars both to the Crown Prince, and the Queen of936 words
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Advertisement383 1912-01-05 11 ARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the Wn.r Office. 6-SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9 H.P. $3,000. 15.9 H.P. $4,000. H.P. LORRY COVERED VAN c £&*£b!no j WAGGONETT 16.9 *3.750 $4,000 $4,960 $4,900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld* Cars in Stock for Immediate Delivery: 20 H.P. "FORD" L&NDAULETTE (six-seated) 15 H.P.383 words
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Advertisement61 1912-01-05 11 Whooping Cough. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may bo roquirod. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and61 words
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Advertisement248 1912-01-05 11 TRADE J )kg^Mkk I MARK CARRIAGE AMD RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. IttlrVßiNt roßl/2-R.MS Foaiy/R.MS Fo R l"R IMS Use Dunlop Quality, It ia the Beat Stooka ml way a on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of248 words
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Advertisement328 1912-01-05 11 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SDRVET, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecasts of Production, and Estimates of Future Profits. Reprinted from ihe Straits Times. THIRD EDITION. This valuable series of articles, republished first in September, 1910, in a convenient pocket form, has been so popular that the second edition has328 words
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Advertisement257 1912-01-05 11 MILK PURE! FULL CREAM!! Strained, Filtered, Cooled and Bottled entirely by Machinery. Milk Untouthed by Hand. Milking.— Coder expert English Dairyman's Supervision. Bottling, etc —Under expert Englieh Dairymaid's Supervision Note.oar H 0"*al I tirHinMiiing jS^^^^T^^^ \iH II »bsn I a t o ,J? fij II clfonliness Hr^j^ffi&^Hkf^^pV iuk ihe milk257 words
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Advertisement427 1912-01-05 12 A REMARKABLE CEMENT IRON PRESERVATIVE Or. Roth's INERTOL Will Revolutionise Methods of Protecting Cement and Iron against the Action of Water and Atmospheric Moisture. YOUR INQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. JUNIOR ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted, Junior Assistant for Estate in Johore. Must speak Malay fluently. Preference given to427 words
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Advertisement233 1912-01-05 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND LODGIN6. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 16-12 14.4 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley Road. 21-11 v BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable roomtt with verandah. $60 per month. Apply S.T.S., c/o Straits Times. 2813 27-1 PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. For two bachelors. Near town.233 words
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Advertisement550 1912-01-05 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outline Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUSES TO LET. '■Brathay' No. 15, Gilstead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, Tbe Arcade 612 a HOUSES550 words
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Advertisement594 1912-01-05 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Mr Gustav Friedrich in our firm both here ac< in London ceased by mutual consent on the 81st of December, 1911. Singapore, January 1, 1912. BRINEMANN CO. 2J 6_ NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. Owing to tbe half-yearly dooking594 words
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Advertisement668 1912-01-05 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Sevtrameat lad Municipal Contractort. Telephone No. 431. 108* 100, Market Street. NOTICE. Notice is horeby given, that I, tbe undersigned, will not be responsible for any debt or debts incurred by my wife, Dorothy Mary Vickery (nee Richards), from Jann. ary 8, 1912. Dated668 words
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Advertisement328 1912-01-05 12 ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. COME AND HEAR TH« NEWEST STYLE HORNLESS GRAMAPHONE WITH DOMED LID Inlaid Mahogany $1 OO Fomod Oak 85 AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E. &0. HOTEL. PEHAMG The best and tho most fteqnented Hotel iv the Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the328 words
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Miscellaneous233 1912-01-05 12 Straits "Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoollaiio ous wants of every desoription are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II oaoh insertion For p.p.o. cards, on p i«e 0, 12. Inch233 words
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