The Straits Times, 6 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-06 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.613 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 6. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement82 1914-10-06 1 ["Ill" BEER.; THE COOLEST TIFFIN ROOM IN TOWN. HOT TIFFINS Served Daily, 12-3O to 2-30. SPLENDID MENU QUICK SERVICE CUISINE EXCELLENT. KATZ BROS., LTD. RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons BRITISH MADE, AND THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY. 1 4a, Collyer Quay. Tel: 288. DRINK SAPPORO BLACK BEER AND82 words
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Advertisement37 1914-10-06 1 SLEDGE MILK 18 GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF TUB BERNESE ALPS. I UNSWEITEKiO c WM b MLmtt tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS SONS, LIMITED.37 words
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Advertisement179 1914-10-06 1 FOB THE RACE MEETING New Consignments of Smart Up-to-date Goods *JUST OPENED UP CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK GENTS' TIES FIELD GLASSES LADIES' TRIMMED MILLINERY Main and Fancy Designs ln aII well-known The Latest Fashions from In all Shapes. Jjl!^^ Paris and London. Plain and Fancy |fc, PARIS MODELS HALF179 words
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Advertisement33 1914-10-06 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Sole Agents: AOAMSON. GILF.LLAN A CO., LTD. fUrVMGRAPUIR STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging KONG HINGGHEONG ft COMPANY. Adoiphi Hotel Buildings, SiDKapore. Branc tt Penally' 16 818 1633 words
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Article1084 1914-10-06 2 AUSTRALIA'S FINE HOSPITAL SHIP. A Welt-Appointed Craft. To the British Jack Tar tbe hospital ship Inspire* tbe same feelings of grateful emotion as the Lady of the Lamp awakes in the heart of the soldier. It is the hospital ship, with its Red Cross flag flying aloft, that1,084 words
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Article995 1914-10-06 2 FRONTIER MENACES FOR THE INVADER. Flood, Fort and Redoubt. The defences of Holland may yet be needed in this war to defend the country against a breach of its neutrality by Germany, wrote The Hague correspondent of The Standard on August 21. Although Providence has given the995 words
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Article24 1914-10-06 2 When a woman can't bear to have her husband oat of her sight, he* either a very good husband or a very bad one.24 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1914-10-06 2 id t^ You need KEPLER I Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract [iflj Weak Lungs luj A Sensitive Throat A Delicate Digestion \jf\ A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution c It nourishes, revitalises and fortifies the whole system. Obtnirable at all "***> r> urrou B lls Wrllcome Co. I178 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-06 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is 6d.12 words
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Advertisement545 1914-10-06 2 HANDS AND ARMS IICMOJORNED Red and Inflamed. Could Hardly Do Work. Never Free From Cuts and Cracks. Gave Up Hope. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. 2, Wrtlfl.Sd CotUgPS. ll tell St. AylP*. bury. Buck*.. Eng "It wa* aho'll four years ago that my arm* from the ■llmwn downwanl began rwl545 words
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Advertisement357 1914-10-06 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT SEI DUNGS FOR SALE From well grown troen. For particular* and prioea, apply to A. FRANKBL. Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 31-7 q MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE. 8| h.p. Radge." Free Engine. In gocd running order. No reasonable offer refused. Apply Felix, c/o Straits Times.357 words
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Article2189 1914-10-06 3 HIS AM4ZING MESSAGE TO THE KING. The Scrap o.* Paper The despatch from Sir W. E. Goschen, British Ambassador at Berlin, respecting the rupture of diplomatic relations with the tier man Government, was issued on August 27 as a White Paper. It is an historic document, and is2,189 words
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Article33 1914-10-06 3 Teacher You are not working. What have yoa come to school for Boy To learn history. Teacher Well, why don't von study it? Boy: "I'm waiting to hear it repeat itself to me."33 words
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Article35 1914-10-06 3 Visitor (in restaurant, who has waited fifteen minutes for his soup) Waiter, have yoa ever been is the Zjo f No, sir. Well, you ought to ro. You'd enjoy watch ing tbe tortoise* whiz past."35 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement417 1914-10-06 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUJ i H A P Y^H R 4 "5 A f TH 5* SSiENCE OR TI.UID extract o* RED JACKAICA Prowr. ma* h» the HiCMtST MrpicAl »:rtt --itrms the irost ro d liver, DESurrv, mmtk RHEUMATISM. ')35TINATE SiCIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED417 words
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Advertisement60 1914-10-06 3 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rbeumatinm. L'ae an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a tow days it will Ret yoa up and oat into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid tbe system of this60 words
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Advertisement644 1914-10-06 3 If You Want A Drink that is good Drink— a healthy Drink— s tasty Drink— a Drink that stimulates, strengthens, refreshes, and leaves a pleasant flavour ask for HORLICK'S MALTED MILK. Wherever yoa We, wherever you may be, Horlick's is always ready a little water, and it is made in644 words
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Advertisement713 1914-10-06 3 NOTICE* NOTICE NOTICE is hereby Riven, that all Roads within Government Home Domain will be dosed to the publio from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. on each of the following dates, viz October 6. 8 and 10. O. HOLDBN, Kxecotive Engineer. 6-10-a 8 10 CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. The713 words
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Advertisement445 1914-10-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pT&o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penang. Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BITWKBN F-amantlaii>arth,445 words
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Advertisement509 1914-10-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly strvice is maintained between Yokohama >ia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwf rp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin screw Steamer* maintaining this strvice have been specially designed and constructed, and arc fitted509 words
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Advertisement639 1914-10-06 4 BTEAKER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganc, Bisut, Semerak, Baobok, Kelantan Tabai, Bangnara, Telnpin, PanaraJ, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamnf, Bandon, Langtraen, Tako, Chumpon, Kchiak and Bangkok, Out Depart up* A STEAMER Oct. IO 5 p.m. Oct. 18 M 17—8 p.m. BO 94—8 p.m. 97639 words
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Advertisement481 1914-10-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For fuTther particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 n OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.481 words
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Advertisement459 1914-10-06 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PNILP LINE Sinoapokb to Java Pobts, Pobt Daiwim Thdrsuay Island, Bbjsbanb and Stdnbt, via Tobbbs Stbaits. Also taking passeogerß and oargo with tranfthipm"nt for other Victokian, South Adstbalian and Nobth Qdbbnsland Ports, British Nbw Gdinba, Nbw Britain Tasmanian and Nbw Zealand Pobts. Smooth Paaaaga. Suparb SoanaryA ronu'ar459 words
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Advertisement711 1914-10-06 5 "JENATZY TYRES. mooggl.a.ncl.'t; <sSc "CJo. s Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 8 (Vlyer Quay. (JrfDBB CONTRACT WITH i HE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned dates of depcttnrs arc only approximate Singapore Batavia. Cberibon, Summing aod Soarabaya. Oct. I Siofraradja Montok a-.d Talembacx.711 words
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Advertisement197 1914-10-06 5 THE EASTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTD. FOR PORT SWRTTENHAM AND PENANO. s.s. PIN SBN'G and si. OMAPBRB will bo despatched for above port* every Tuesday and Satnrday, respectively, at 'i p m., from tbe Roads. The rbove steamer** have excellent aooommodation for firat-olass passengers. For freight, etc., applj tt BA3T INDIES197 words
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Advertisement134 1914-10-06 5 (Late ol Robinson Piano Co.). TDNEB, BEPAIREK akd HEGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. pianof.. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicit d. SAILORS' HOMB. Tbl«-uon«: 1163. 1 8 B 81-1 1 Just Published n KELLY WALSH, LTD., SINGAPORE. THE GREAT WAR DAY BY DAY Compiled solely from AAfll#*i Official Communiques M134 words
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Advertisement238 1914-10-06 6 i rfH£ RULE I O" THE ROAD. —M| /o^\ NOTICE. NOTICB is lu'uby -i.tn, that tbe above Trade Mark is tbe property of tbe Standard Oil Company < f Now York and is u^ed by taat Company as a Trade Mark for goods sold by the Company. Ika Mark consists238 words
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Advertisement360 1914-10-06 6 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. B.S. Olonogle 8,760 Tone as. Seang Bee 6,799 Tons s.b. Seang Chuon 6/176 Tons Intended Ballings may be bad on application. Theee steamers have excellent accommodation for passengers, and carry qualified sur geons. They have Electric Lights throughout For freight or passage, apply to GIONG HOB360 words
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Advertisement640 1914-10-06 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE VICTORIA THEATRE. MONDAY. OCTOBER 12. AT 9-15 P.M.. PUNCTUALLY. A VARIETY CONCERT will be given in aid of ti-e PRINCOF WALES RELIEF FUND nndir the immediate patronage cf tbtir Bxoellenoies the Governor and tho General Commanding the Forces. Thy Programme will contiat of Magical Sclectionp, Recitations, Magical640 words
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Advertisement374 1914-10-06 6 GRAND HOTEL DE L EUROPE Special Race Tiffins AND Dinners ON Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, October 6, 8 10. 8-10 6-10 Telegraphic Address: •RONNYMEDE, PENANG. ffVO 1 Code A 8.C., sth Edition. /yA V^ Telephone No. 543 ft 6 <*"OC* VWJ trtjl^ l^^ PENANG. I* WELL-KNOWN THKOt'UHOLT THE EAST. NOTICE,374 words
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Article106 1914-10-06 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, October 6. High Water. 11.21 a.m., 11.58 p.m. Races. First Day. Wednesday, October 7. Sigh Water, 11.41 a.m. Thursday, October 8. High Water, 0 27 a.m.. 0 1 p in. l(tce», Second Day. Friday, October 9. High Water, ().:>6 a.m., 0.22 p.m. Saturday, October 10.106 words
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Article121 1914-10-06 7 To-dai P. Dickson and I. Swettenham 8 ]>m Malacca and Muar 8 pm Batu I'ahat p n I'ontianak 3 pm S.uiilkis. Tamangkatand I'mitiaiiak .'t pu Hongkoug, Shanghai and Japan 8 pm Kuantan, Kemamau, K. Dungan, Trengganu and Kelantan 8 pm Tohokbow. Bangkok 7 am Simiabay.i. Saiuarang, and121 words
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Article45 1914-10-06 7 LiBFT n[»8»POkl Kxtn- 25 P. 4 O. \u«. '27 B. I. s< pt. it ■v-pt. 8 ■vpt. 9 pt. 1 1 S*-pt. 17 ■v pt. 28 ■M'pt. :fo i)ct. 1 IWI IW LaOKPON September 25 23 October AUITII Sept. 25 Sept. I':)45 words
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Article133 1914-10-06 7 Latest Arrivals List of vessels in port at 10 am. on October 6, 1914. ItoKock 10 14 Inner Roads Singaru 6 10 14 do Japanese. KirinMuu S 10-14 No. 7 Wharf Norwegian Mia I r I Innt-r lioadx I'rutu 5 10 14 do Danish. l-ionia 4 10 14133 words
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Article473 1914-10-06 7 Enthusiasm on the French Bund At Shanghai. The following is extracted from the North China Daily News of September 26 Amid scene** of the wiliest enthusiasm, the eli'vt n men who have volunteered for service left Shanghai yestenlay. The French bund ■M Hbm with people, in fact such473 words
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Article107 1914-10-06 7 5.(1,-nak.-16,014 lbs. Hevea (li Ikm). -9.223 lbs. I', .ic.ru.-1.481 lbs. linkit Jelotong.— 3.H33 lbs. Kuang.— ll,4so lbs. VMS. 104,788 lbs. Tanjong Malim.— 16.7.J0 lbs. K. L. Kubbor.— lol,B i 4 lbs. Ayer Panas.— 22.lOU lbs. Alor Gajah.— lo,7oo lbs. Pajam.— as.ro.i ii.n. l'antai.— OM'l lbs. Teluk Anson.—107 words
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Article228 1914-10-06 7 Karly on Friday morning as the tappers were passiuif tlie lu&na^tr h bungalow, Hcndra KiUtc, Sungkai, a lar^e tigress leapt oat on a >;ii I tapper, clawed lur arm. and then attacked a man, whom the beast draped a short distance down a ravine, after which it228 words
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Article152 1914-10-06 7 fcXCMANUE Swttaroaa, o<toiieb 6, 1914 On Lokdoii Bank 4 m/s 2/4 j^ Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/« 2/4] On Inou Bank T. T. 174 j On Hona>OHa...Bank d/d 22",, On SHAMUHAi—Bank d/d 99 On Java Bank T. T. 142 Oh Japan Bank d/d 1144 Sovereigns baying rate152 words
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Article182 1914-10-06 7 Si 10 10 Amptu 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Bolat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.76 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinte Association £1 £1 KiDta Tin 1.1 V.6 £1 £1 Labs* Mine* 10 8 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10182 words
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Article641 1914-10-06 7 2/. 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 £1 £1 An«loJav» 2/6 8/4 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/2/- 2/- Batang Malaka -;6 /10 £1 £1 Batu Ti^a 1.5.0 1.15.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bokoli -/4 -Pi £1 £1 Bukit Eajang 1.6.8 1.10.6 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 2.7.6 2.12.6 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit641 words
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Article126 1914-10-06 7 £&2 Bayen Bl £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 El £1 a P™*- l°o 1-2-6 6/- Electric Tways 8,9 4/6 10 10 Fraaer New 5".OO 66.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 95.00 ICI.OO LOO Howurth Brskioe 46.C0 100 7% Prat. 100.00 100 100 Kat« Bro, Del. 100.00 125.00 10 10126 words
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Article45 1914-10-06 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11.284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 S'pore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 ,1,600,000 par Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal 4 T of 1909 $1,000,000 par Spore Municipal i% 2,000,000 9%di» Spore Municipal 4% jtiIOO.OOO fti*45 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-06 7 Kur C'bronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. M10 words
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Advertisement80 1914-10-06 7 S^ They Never Vary, ijmm* j ICLYSMA CIGARETTES. C CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH g U ADMIRALTY ANO WAR OFFICE. sfoSi e c CRUSHERS, m R E TYPES BLAKE AND DODGE. K A SYMONS' (GYRATORY). N Quick Delivery from Stock ™J At Our Works at Erith, England. 0 SINGAPORE AND IPOH.80 words
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Advertisement66 1914-10-06 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. PEERLESS MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE MELODRAMA RIP, THE DOG DETECTIVE Containing More Really Thrilling Incidents than are Seen In Haifa dozen Ordinary Detectives THE BATTLE OF SAN JUAN HILL IN 3 PARTS •N^W NL'yBBK < i GAUMONX GRAPHIC DEPICTING THE PRESENT WAR Many Scenes66 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1914-10-06 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kantian^ Ki rbau Hospital, October 5. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 0 P.M Bared. 32 Fab 29.936 29.814 29.S81 Temp. 8).8 86.4 81.0 Wet Bulb Ther 77.0 79.0 78.0 Dir. of Wind calm S S Max. sbado Temp. H9. i Min. 73.8 Max. in Sun 142.0 Te rad. Tlier98 words
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Obituary46 1914-10-06 8 Lloyd.— On Tuesday morning, October 6, at the General Hospital, Singapore, William Lloyd, of Gomali Rubber Estate, .Johore. sou of Mr. J. T. Lloyd, Singapore. Age 81 years. Funeral service at tbe Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, to-day, at 4.30. Interment at Bidadari at 5.30.46 words
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1184 1914-10-06 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6. RELIEF OF DISTRESS. We are sincert ly gUJ tbat the War Kelief Fund was started yesterday unier such wholly favourable auspices. Most wisely, the Governor took a grip at once of the question of local distress and put before meeting the concise suggestion IV1,184 words
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Article17 1914-10-06 8 Sungei Gan output for September was battery 186 piculs, tribute 21 piculs, total 207 piculs tin ore.17 words
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Article19 1914-10-06 8 According to a London wire, the cost of the war to Great Britain up to September 25 was £40,0C0,000.19 words
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Article17 1914-10-06 8 English women everywhere at home are attending ambulance classes, others are making winter garments for tbe troops.17 words
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Article27 1914-10-06 8 <>w>jg to the Races, there will bn no St. John Ambulance Association practise at the Memorial Hall today. The ntxt practise is on Tins, lay, 13tb inst.27 words
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Article31 1914-10-06 8 At Deal the other day several young women went round fixing white goose feathers in coat lapels and hatbands of young men found lolling on the beach and the pro inenades.31 words
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Article34 1914-10-06 8 It has become known at Tsinanfa, nays a wire in a Shanghai paper, that Mr. Eckford, late British Consul at Tliogtau. has accompanied tho English battalion of the Gloucester Regimont from Tientsin to Tsiagtau.34 words
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Article36 1914-10-06 8 German soldiers at Brussels who forced their way into the I'.ila.-o of .Justice stole oeveral valuable articles of historical interest It is also rcporUd tbat tbe Oberof Museum at Brussels has been plundered by German officers.36 words
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Article39 1914-10-06 8 Messr*. Guthrie and Co. write as follows ■tosjn, Mackic and Co., Ltd., of Glasgow, distillers of White Horse Whisky, inform us by cable tbat they havo gaimd for that blend the gold medal ut the ADglo- American Exhibition, London.39 words
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Article40 1914-10-06 8 Referring to tho disturbance to shipping in the Bay of Bengal Tbe Times says that iv these days of incomparable railway engineering it is a standing blot on Indian official enterprise that no land communication exists between Calcutta aud Rangoon.40 words
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Article46 1914-10-06 8 London is full of Belgian refugees, and French speaking people are beard iv all the public resorts. The Uovornment is providing food and shelter for the poorer refugees. A novel sight is the camps of German prisoners at Camberlcy, Aldershot, and elsewhere, behind electrified wire entanglements.46 words
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Article61 1914-10-06 8 The bravery they have been displaying in the Russian army is revolutionising the opinion of Russian people towards Jews. A Jewish medical student saved tbo colours of his regiment in its last extremity during the terrible fighting in East Prussia. He was »everely injured, and his commander wired to the61 words
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Article66 1914-10-06 8 Tho German Ambassador at Washington, Count liems'ortl, referring to the telegiaiu that <■• rinany is willing to have tbe war '•undid, red a draw and to make peace on the lia-M that Germany in Kurope shall not be dismembered, has declared tbat the contents of this telegraiu are a pure66 words
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Article69 1914-10-06 8 German missionaries in China, of whom there are a considerable number, although mostly in the south, have been put into a bad fix through tho wur, Bays a contemporary. They drew their funds as required ■rough the binkp, and no bank at present will touch German paper. The result is69 words
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Article75 1914-10-06 8 At the meeting of the Biblical and Literary Research Society, which will be held on Thursday, at Mil p.m., the question Is the Christian Religion Practicable will be discussed. The discussion will be i i>em dby a paper to be read by Mr. Alfred Loa. Ie is a vital and75 words
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Article87 1914-10-06 8 The remains of an earthenware urn, believed to be the laigest early British vessel yet di&coverd in Lincolnshire, has been dug up on the Canwick Suwage Farm of tbe Lincoln Corporation. Among the fragments were found a few burnt bones, which appear to be human. The uru in about ltSm.87 words
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Article118 1914-10-06 8 Tbe German Charge d' Affaires at Bangkok has presided ta well-attttndcJ meeting held at the German Club there to consider how Germans in Siam should contribute towards tbe relief of distress caused by the war. Sub scriptionH have been given for help in various ways, such as relief of widows118 words
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Article198 1914-10-06 8 "The accused will be discharged. Hu seems to be a man with more money than mo&t of as, and I do not think be is ono who would steal on a small fcaJe. To put it on no bigber plane, it would not be worth his while." With these words,198 words
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Article486 1914-10-06 8 The wedding of Dr. Chambers, of itaub, an.l Mi.-;:. Horsley, of Kuala Lumpur, was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday. A marriage has been arranged and will take place in Taiping. on Sunday, October 11, between Mr. Choang Chee Hai. of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw486 words
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Article55 1914-10-06 8 The usual race dance will not he held at TaouMu Club this week, but insUad an iuforr al dance is to he hi-ld on tho usual day, Friday, October Tho dance commences at p.m. and will continue till 2 am. and a programme of about fifteen dances will55 words
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Article148 1914-10-06 8 Clear Out Quick. Berlin official opinion attributes the Heligoland naval disaster to the fog. Tba German officers admit the deadly accuracy of the British guns. One shot sank one of the German ships. An officer of a Norwegian steamer which reached Copenhagen stated in an interview The (Jerman torpedo flotilla148 words
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Article168 1914-10-06 8 The first batch' of British reservists and volunteer* left Shanghai for borne oa Si p« in ber 25 by tbe French mail steamer I'olynesien and thoro were inspiring and enthusiastic scones at tbe French Town jetty as the tender hauled out. The imu wire about adrai.ii iv168 words
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Article186 1914-10-06 8 Tbe story of tho capture of t I steamer Sabine Kickmers was told by a visitor to Shanghai from Niculait \ik. Tha vessel was without news of tho declaration of war and when she arrived in QmMm Bay the captain was surprised to find that186 words
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Advertisement190 1914-10-06 8 BULLOCH LADE'S ri SCOTCH WHISKIES. £3 Commonly known as [H^hl WHISKIES. L^"^J w_^ they are tbe acme of PERFECTION QUALITY. Can.* l*M* Sole Agents: CALDBECK,MACGREGOR&CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Johore Agents: A. C. HARPER CO. SPECIAL DISPLAY Race Frocks, Race Millinery, etc. ALL THIS WEEK LITTLES The190 words
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Advertisement127 1914-10-06 8 ALHAMBRA CIMEMaTOSRtni THEATHF, KICK ROiD 'md bbow 9.lft r- m Ht Show 780p m. Latest (16) Pictures of the WAR togtther with THE ANTIQUE BROOCH In 2 Parts. EXCITING DETECTIVE DRAMA. BRANSCOMBES PAL In 2 Parts London Film Co.'s Latest Success. TOO MANY BRIDES! ADother Krystone" Comedy I First Show127 words
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Article1021 1914-10-06 9 Germans Routed by The Russians. ABANDON THEIR GUNS IN MORASS. The Fighting in France. Itll'Tlb's SI'KCIAL AND ORDINARY War Th-i ■■.k*ms. London, October I, 2 M a.m. cul, official:— The battle of Augus towoeml.il, <>n October t, in the complete «le feat of the Germans who ars (seeing1,021 words
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Article82 1914-10-06 9 Km tub's Tilidkim. London, October 5, 1.33 p.m. Smyrna: An eartbqu<iko has partly destroyed the em-pot manufacturing towns of Isbarta and Burdnr. The death roll is of the heaviest. Isbarta is in Asia Minor, 110 milts W. of Konia. It is .veil supplied by water and82 words
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Article125 1914-10-06 9 Mrs. 11. IS. Saliuond. Istann Lanii, Singa. pt begs to acknowledge with many thanks tbe following subscriptions mount previously acknowledged 16 ir2s A Sympathiser 10 W. 10 The Misses Webster 10 I K. 25 H. K. A. Day... 20 Sixi.apukb P»ism\ Si«h>. a W. Burt 5 S.125 words
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Article335 1914-10-06 9 SELECTIONS FOR THE OPENING DAY. Latest Scratching. There will be only five races for the opening of the Autumn race meeting, this afternoon, instead of the six previously arranged, because the entries for the pony ex griffin races were not large enough to be divided. The first race335 words
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Article347 1914-10-06 9 Unconcerned Demeanour of Our Troops. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail, wiring on September 2, stated I saw our troops leaving for the front yesterday, and 1 do not know of any sight I have seen since MM start of hostilities more calculated to hearten one347 words
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Article310 1914-10-06 9 In our early Latin school days, say* a writer in the Daily Telegraph when The whole of Gaul was divided into three parts," Julius Caesar (a benevolent Kais> r of those palmy times) delimited the people of Gaul into the Belgae. the Aquitani, and the Celts. Straight310 words
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Article1375 1914-10-06 9 GENEROUS HELP FROM STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Over $103,000 Already Promised. A meeting was held in the Victoria Memorial Hall, last evening, in order to further the canse in Singapore of the Prince of Wales's Fund, the aim and object of which must be known to everyone within1,375 words
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Article559 1914-10-06 9 First Collision of Outposts On Land. The correspondent of th-s Shanghai Mercury, wiring from Tsimo, Shantung, on September 13, hajs This Sabbath day dawned to tho sound of a sharp rally of rifleshots. It seemed close at hand, but -all was over by the time I559 words
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354 1914-10-06 9 We aie glad to learn that everything pointH to a moat successful evening on Monday next when tho concert in aid of the Prince of Wales's Fund takes place in the Victoria Theatre. A "poep behind the scenes allows us to report a most generous response354 words
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Article963 1914-10-06 9 GENERAL APPEAL TO PUBLIC PURSE. Excellent Year's Work Recorded. There was a full attendance at the annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society, held this morning in the Board Room at the Municipal Offices. His Excellency tho Governor, Sir A. H. Young, K.C.M.G., presided. His Excellency said963 words
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Article81 1914-10-06 9 On August 22, there were 106,418 paupers in London, or an increase of 8,631 ov< r the totalsjfor tha^correspomling day of 1013 :k>. 1 l^pernont «re receiving outdoor relief and#),aol artMf the woikbouses. Since the beginning of last month the total lias ioe.rcasßd by 7,f43. The authorities are endeavouring to81 words
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Article2204 1914-10-06 10 Cables from kecent Australian Papers. London. September 9. In a cablegram dealing with the recent development in Mr M. 11 Djnohue, warcorrespoudenl for the Daily Chronicle, states that the right wing of the German army has been considerably battered during the last few days, and is now2,204 words
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Article, Illustration142 1914-10-06 10 I If*"?? I;°cs;nark.e1 cs nark ed t 7 1 foulld on m »P- The toP lin •»«>'" where the first contact took place, the bottom line the position to which the \llies retired Jowly after that first con act. and the middle hne approximately the pos.tion they have142 words
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Article1548 1914-10-06 10 June 27. Assassination of Arcbdnk Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28. Austria declares war on Servia on tbe ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is1,548 words
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Article160 1914-10-06 10 Amongst the pictures to bo screened at tbe Hariina Hall cinematograph tonight is a canine detective film. Kip, tin- Dojj DatM tive. The proxninme IsMSMM also a war picture, the Is title of Baa .luau Hill, in throe parts, and the latest war news in the Gauniont Graphic.160 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter167 1914-10-06 11 Kiiitur of tba Straits Times. Mr. I li.nc bi-< n reading with great in Mat letters, in your paper oi IWii <'>\ s reply to Mrs A E. White's article, is ri'lieulniis nod rude •U t tint Mm A. K. WhHi is hysterical is the Kight Hon.167 words
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Letter290 1914-10-06 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. O.K.A.'s" l.tttr is simply cLildish. To write of a country as 'one tl.r iuoi,t civili/.td people,' wh.-u she stands degraded b.ti.l. tin whole world hy fiendish atrocities and ghastly brutalities such as one only lonics ih insult to civilization. No one will deny290 words
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Letter877 1914-10-06 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. \ftcr |>osting my "extremely bysteri cal letter iv reply to (J. K. As gross insinuations against the "Belgians, I was sorry I bad not said a gn at deal I Allow me to say now that so far as I am aware, we877 words
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Article251 1914-10-06 11 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. i Sir. You will bear me out that had my lust Itttor beta printed as I sent it, JuKiitia would have sern that I condemned the Kaiter fully as strongly as lie. if. iinltn <l. Ml miuli more so.251 words
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Article313 1914-10-06 11 Considerable Balance Carried Forward. I In their report for the year ended July 81 last, the directors of the Mandai-Tukong (Singapore) Hubbcr Estates say I The profit for the year amounted to 916,291.41. which togethei with the balance i from last year's accounts, •20,078.86, makes a total of313 words
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Article61 1914-10-06 11 Qarrison dolf Club. Owing to the Races, the ladies' medal will not be played for until Thursday, October If. The competition for the men's medal will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18. Law Cup.— The competition for tbis enp, open to all members (men) will61 words
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Article875 1914-10-06 11 ft-ices Quoted in the Market Tbis Morning. Singapore, OA. 1014. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. 10 Kruet and Nea»e Ld. 68.00 69 '3 110 Howartb Brakine Ld. 46.00875 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-06 11 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to say that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved tin- hvts uf more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilized world for its speedy cures at cramps in64 words
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Advertisement48 1914-10-06 11 On 1 health is wealth, and life is long, And earth is fainr, too When can U fit and well The skie* are always blue, So Guard your health, yonr joy increase, Your life from ills secure From pain and trouble win soreeaae With Woods' Great Peppermint Care.48 words
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Advertisement256 1914-10-06 11 A CLASSIC PICTURE AT TBK LOWEST PRICES RULING, ASAPTBD [FROM LORD BULWER LYTTON'S IMMORTAL WORK: THE LAST DAYS POMPEII IH 6 WONDERFUL REELS 8 Tho Grandest Spectacular and the Most Realiatic Picture ever shown will be preseuUd at tbo MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BF.ACH ROAD, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT LOMt ase ton comma256 words
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Advertisement399 1914-10-06 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MOUTRIKS FIRST CHEAP SALE NOW PROCEEDING. Large Stocks of New and Second-hand Pianos and Organs, Music and Musical Instruments at Greatly Reduced Prices. FOR FEW DAYS ONLY. RAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Tiffins k Dinners ON RACE DAYS. Tuesday and Thursday, October 6 and 8 DANCING AFTER DINNER.399 words
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Article1374 1914-10-06 12 nder B. Hamilton Carrey, R N., has coo Irian ted the following article to The Nny. ll > organ ol the Navy League A 1 night a fog like a blanket and tLe I colour of a blanket had held the BM blind no brieze stirred in a1,374 words
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Article801 1914-10-06 12 Explanation of Some Military Terms. The public is heariug much about army corps and divisions, covering troops, reconnaissances in force, and a gi\ it many other military terms which convey to it but a very imperfect meaning. The followiug explanations, says ths military correspondent of The Standard, will801 words
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Article135 1914-10-06 12 Here lies a clerk who half his life had spent Toiling at K dgrrs in a city grey. Thinking that so his da>s would drift away With no lance broken in life's tournament But ever 'twixt the bjoks aud his bright eyes The gleaming eagles of the135 words
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Article1438 1914-10-06 12 A Curious Collection of Times Advertisements. Following are a few Agony advertisements taken from The Times to hand by the last mail Japan, our Ally, could easily lend us half a million men. Boy, seven months, non of officer going to wai, wants some one, good family, to1,438 words
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Article594 1914-10-06 12 Rebellion Feared Among English Workmen Following are some of many German messages officially circulated through the German wireless stations and received by the Marconi Company Berlin, August 25. It is reported from Copenhagen that the decree prohibiting the export of barley has been withdrawn and that supplies594 words
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Article40 1914-10-06 12 The people of London are noted for their stupidity," wrote a schoolboy. Whure did you get that idea asked the teacher. I pledge, miss," was the reply, it says in t'»e text book the population of London is Tery dense40 words
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Article1535 1914-10-06 12 Officers Killed, Wounded And Missing. The following list of casualties among British officer* in Belgium and Franco appear* <1 in Londoj newspaper*) of September 8 Kiixkd. Acfcroyd, Capt. 0. H., Kiug's Own York shire L.I. Auderson, Liout. C. K.. R. W. Kent Rent. Bond, Colonel K.C., K. O.1,535 words
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Article170 1914-10-06 12 Among the miny and unsuspected consequences of the war is one which all booklovers will bear of which concern It is possible that tin' gilt-edging, which adds so much to the attractive appearance of a book, may disappear while the conflict continues* As the Book E170 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement142 1914-10-06 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. m» IN WEAKNESS. NEURASTHENIA W/%\% CONSUMPTION M^ 1 4$ ij chlorosis *^a fit afHik All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Pood ALWAYS CURES, and *ives everyone health, strength and beauty. i-"ar better r»nn uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc.142 words
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Advertisement255 1914-10-06 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Mopara. Kelly ana Walah, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer.. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel do l'Borope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koti k Co., Bras Basah Road The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station. Mosbct.255 words
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Advertisement126 1914-10-06 13 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical i'tntiatry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite, Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes let Bale. The Sw IM Bt/VIVI Motor Cycle. PERFECT POWER TRANSMISSION. The Weatherproof Sunbeam Engine with its126 words
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Advertisement100 1914-10-06 13 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Singapore Branoh. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION. REPAIRB OF RiVEUEO FLANGES. REPAIRB OF COMBUBTION CHAMBER. REPAIRB OF STEAMER KULLB. REPAIRS OF STERNPOSTS. Instantaneous100 words
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Advertisement437 1914-10-06 14 ttMIAFORTS MLT OtMPMY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EABT£Bi COMPAIL PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICI I Wir.ohe.teF Houm, Sing*****. LONDON OFFICE S3. Old /.wry, EC The Compa., baa £20.000 4aposited wit* tea flafumi Ooert si Bagland, aad scapUes wstk kha Bntfak Lils ismiN437 words
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Advertisement264 1914-10-06 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABSURANCE CDMPAKY OF CANADA ESTABLISHID 1882. Direct Government Suoervision, Government Audit. Policies are "WORLI) WIDE." and Nonforfeitable Large Net Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Buaineaa, 1913, 0ver.. .59,878,000.00 Cosh Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemts. J. H. EVANS, Manager, S264 words
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Advertisement483 1914-10-06 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- $16,000,000 Silver 1 1 8,000,000 133 OCO.OCO Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L Pattondtn, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Evq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq.483 words
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Advertisement479 1914-10-06 14 BANKING. DtUTSCH ASIATISCKE BANK. I FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. TaeU 7,6 30,000). Head Office Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hambutp, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, K be. Ptking, Tientsin. 1 sir.anfu, Tsingtan, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERB ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BO4RD OF DIRECTORS: Buik flier Handel479 words
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Advertisement946 1914-10-06 14 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capitalizes the br»ins of a concern. It protect the business from beioß ciirpl'id through the withdrawal of a decfaoed partner's interest. It provide* against credit impairment. It strengthens flnancal standing and proves an invaluable aunt. This Insurance issued on Endowment principle», covers two lives, and is payable946 words
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Article1108 1914-10-06 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Advance in Prices. The consequences of the war are not yet brought home to England as they will be, says the Commercial Motor of August 20. The violent movements of food prices, on the sth and 6th inßt., were in the1,108 words
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Advertisement287 1914-10-06 15 SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Ltd., SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR and at JOHORE BAHRU. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution parsed by the Municipal Commissonera of287 words
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Advertisement35 1914-10-06 15 Children's Colds. Why let tbe children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can to easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by all Dispensaries and Dealer*.35 words
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Advertisement272 1914-10-06 15 A TIP FOR RACE WEEK. 111 f: j 1 I \l\% THE GRAND STAND I It/ 1 %dun"lop J/ >^B MOTOR TYRES [ft/ against road wear in any climate, in any weather \^gr at all times, places them '^r FIRST fnr quality and stamina. SECOND to none for economy. Fresh272 words
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Advertisement57 1914-10-06 15 ENGLISH HOME FOR CHILDREN. Happy h.me offered, by English Lady of position, to tiro or more children whose pa-ento are abroad, in beautiful North Wales, Mild, bracing, sea and moorland, every oomfort, good garden tennis, lovely sands. Entire oharge. Holidays in Switzerland. Mrs. Dan Olover, Brynarfor, Aberdovey Wale*. For References57 words
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Advertisement26 1914-10-06 15 OFFICES TO LET. Ist and 2nd floors, 1-b, Raffles Quay. Electric Fans and Lights. Rent moderate. Apply to WEARE BROS., 1-b, RAFFLES x^UAY. 7 9a a26 words
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Advertisement406 1914-10-06 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AMD FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. TEIieAtPH OPEMTORB WHNTEO Wanted, Teugraph Operator? by tbe 8.N.8. Ucvernment. Apply to GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., Singapore. 308 o TO406 words
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Advertisement364 1914-10-06 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. TO LET. No. 188, Amoy Street. Apply M. Gaaton, 8, Prinoe Street. 29-8 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 811 n TO LET. House No. 7, Chancery Lane. Apply to CHINO KENG LEE k364 words
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Advertisement431 1914-10-06 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. 6000WNS TO LEI. Godowns, No*. 64, 65 and 68, Kanisah Marican hoad. Immediate entry. Apply ALSAOOFF k Co. 110 81-10 TO LET. Furnished sea Bide residence, Mafeking," No. 14, Tasjong Katong. Apply to A. S. Shooker, 8, Malacca Street. 8 10 2-11 SHOPS TO LET.431 words
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Advertisement571 1914-10-06 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft ICS. Market Street. Telephono No 421. Sbipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers acd Commission Agents. Sol. A<, k nts: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Bert Multiplar Bxacd Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Prices rtasonable. 1.7 80-018 FLAGS OF571 words
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Advertisement610 1914-10-06 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., Ship-chandlers, Government aad Municipal Contractor?, General Importers snd Exportes, and Commission *f><ints, Estata, Rice-Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Codes: A. B.C. (in Edition md A 1. Telephone Nos.— OJßce: 1253 acd 1174. (Private 1460). Solr Aoknts For GLOBE BOILER FLUID. THE610 words
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Advertisement409 1914-10-06 16 TAN SENG GHONG CO. Architects aid Geafcral Agocts for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES BUILDING SURVEYS, LTD. I'NDES EUROPEAN SIIEUVISION. 14, Raffles Quay (Top Hoor). Telephone, 1286. CHARGES MODER AXE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man does not wait to put on. TQs overcoat until ha has become nearly frozen, and wlieu tlio409 words
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Miscellaneous224 1914-10-06 16 Straits ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scali Ratis are224 words
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