The Straits Times, 13 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.61!) SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1914. PRiCE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement192 1914-10-13 1 itlTl" BEER. 'VIYELLA' Th ALL TSH ■II ■■■■■■IbF^ of Practical Value. Cents FOR Cents Cycling, Golfing, Shooting, I B Boating, Pyjamas, Day Shirts, m^ B 111 Children's. Men's and Ladies fff^ J Wear. per yard. per yard. All the Newest Stripes, Plain, White, Creme, Pale Blue, Pink, Natural. Unshrinkable and192 words
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Advertisement183 1914-10-13 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS IN Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. BEWLAY'S *^RC^ Il^^^ *^K^^ "^K^P' '^T' Ib^Z^ -*C"^ if JBT^bk. .^L. T .^L. ML. JKT^ T^ i v| All Shapes Stocked E^g V ~B»^^^ B^B^BW No. 127. NY. i:.4. •t Ordinary or Bewlay's |g I f~^ \A/ IHD!Mbm3 No.183 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-13 1 1 JEFFREY'S ij PILSENtR BEER. Soli Aornts: AOAMSON. GiLFiLLAN co., no. < t12 words
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Article1337 1914-10-13 2 THE K4ISERS OFFICIAL PRESS AGENTS. Germany's News Factory. A White-paper issued on September 2 consisting of despatches from Sir W. E. Goschtu, late British Ambassador at Berlin, makes some remarkable disclosures of a secret official German organisation for influencing the press of other countries. The first communication from1,337 words
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Article592 1914-10-13 2 Small Boy Daddy, wot's that great big ting stickin up dere Father That's the funnel, laddie. Small Boy: Wot's it owyin' so load for, daddy? j Father Because the sbip is just going to start. Small Boy W'y doesn't it want to go, daddy Father592 words
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Article18 1914-10-13 2 "My plate is damp." Hash whispered his wife. "That's your suop. They serve small portions in war time."18 words
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Advertisement307 1914-10-13 2 You need Rj KEPLER ij I Cod Liver Oil with r=| Malt Extract Weak Lungs i|f A Sensitive Throat mk A Delicate Digestion \ll\ A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution I fortifies the whole system. Obtainable at all Hurrouglis Wellcome Co. I Chemists and Stores «i2j London I— ISMAIL307 words
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Advertisement60 1914-10-13 2 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a tew days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to yonr vein* and soon rid the system of this60 words
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Advertisement558 1914-10-13 2 ERUPTION ALL over cwyrs libs Little Boy Also Broke Out. Other Little Girl Had Face Same. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Mealed. 74. Cranbrook Rd.. St. John's. London. I B. K.. Eng.—" My little ftlrl HMD the you* old bad her side badly hurt the akin Iwiug t nibbed ott. It558 words
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Advertisement632 1914-10-13 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. MOTOR CYCLE TOR BALE. One Secondhand 4 lI. P. Rex Mator Cycle with S'de oar. In perfect running order. Apply REX, c/o Straits Times. 10-10 16 10 COCONUT BEEDLIN6B FOR BALE From well-grown trocs. For pvticnlars and prices, apply to A. FRANKUL Siglap Estate, or at Victoria632 words
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Article1417 1914-10-13 3 GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION BY AN EYE-WITNESS. She! Us and Nerves. Dr. Paul Hamelius, Professor of English Literature at the University of Liege, was present at the siege of that city, and has written the first description of what will be an important chapter in the future history1,417 words
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Article694 1914-10-13 3 New Engines of Destruction On Trial. Wars in olJon times were essentially tests of men. Nowadays battles are very largely luachiuc-uiai))' atlairs. Un every hand in the present terrible conflict, an engineering correspondent says, we see the works of the engineers of the nations pitted one against the694 words
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Article31 1914-10-13 3 Did you know that there baa been a tngenic marriage act ia force in Swtdon for yean and yeara I don't believe it." Sure. They're pioneers in the safety match baaineaa.31 words
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Article20 1914-10-13 3 Truth is thu bent thing a man can tell a woman— always providing that he does not Ket found oat.20 words
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Advertisement429 1914-10-13 3 HEMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE OB FLUID EXTRACT Of RED JAMAICA p*tjjm 'fifi.'" y^ rVonounoed by ths HICHIST Mtpioi OIT.XRITItS the most laftlMHa'^miHMHiliilllliMßVlSffWg ■USSMa, TBWH LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, fee. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for429 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-13 3 foe Children's Hacking Coagh at Nigbt Woods Great Peppermint Care Is ftJ.12 words
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Advertisement778 1914-10-13 3 MTICEB. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF BIN6APORE L.B. No. 1 OF 1914. IN PBIZB. THE 8.8. CHOWTAI. JOHANNES WENZEL. MABTER. GEORGB V, FT THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRBLAND AND OF THB BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE778 words
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Advertisement742 1914-10-13 3 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SIAGAPORE. L.S. No. 8 OF 1814. IN PRIZB. THE 8.8. QUARTA. HEL6ER MADBEN. MASTER. GEORGB V, BY THB GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITBD KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRBLAND AND OF THB BRITISH DOMINIONS BBYOND THB742 words
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Advertisement451 1914-10-13 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. PT&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Fop Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN451 words
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Advertisement504 1914-10-13 4 STEAMER SAH.IH6B. n/vTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokobama \ia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwprp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all504 words
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Advertisement627 1914-10-13 4 STEAMER SAIUH6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION d. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bisit, Semerak, Baohok, KoianUn. Tabai, Bangnara, Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsoen, Takn, Champon, Koblak and Bangkok, Oua> Departure A STEAM EH Oct. IS Oct. 17 6 p.m. ii SO 94— S p.m. it 37627 words
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Advertisement482 1914-10-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" HUM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 49 O OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.482 words
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Advertisement462 1914-10-13 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singapore to Java Posts, Port Daiwim Thursday Island, Bhisbanb and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking passengers and oargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Posts, British New Odinba, Nbw Britain, Tasmanian and Nbw Zealand Poets. Smooth Paaaag*. Superb Scenery. A462 words
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Advertisement735 1914-10-13 5 TYRES. Hooglandt «*Sb C^o*> 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. I 3 Collyer Quay. DNDBR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe Qude-mtDtion d dates of dep&itnre are only approximate. f'tnt«rfc'i]» Montok aod I'aleaibaog. jOct. 14 »dH. ktodorp TaDjoDK MooKoirtar, Tat,jonj{ Leidong, Berombanß,735 words
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Advertisement143 1914-10-13 5 THE EASTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTD. FOR PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PENANG. s.s. PIN SBNO and as. OMAPERB will be despatched for abovu ports every Tuesday and Saturday, respectively, at 'i p m., from the Road a. The above steamers have excellent accommodation for first-clans passengers. For freight, etc., apply to BAST143 words
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Advertisement252 1914-10-13 5 CHUBB'S 5-AFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Singapore Branoh. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding REPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKB REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION. REPAIRB OF RIVETTCD252 words
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Advertisement63 1914-10-13 6 ffriE RUUE I Diesel Engines BRITISH in DESIGN, BRITISH in MATERIALS, BRITISH in WORKMANSHIP. THE SIMPLEST, SUREST AND MOST ECONOMICAL IN THE WORLD. Makers: Cole-Marcheiit and Morley, Limited, Bradford, Yorks. Agents THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Bangkok GOODRICH TYRE? AMERICAN TYRES FOR AMERICAN CARS Obtainable at all Garages. Sole Agents Straits63 words
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Advertisement646 1914-10-13 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ■lIGHELIN Pf Bile age DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS. Telegraphic Address: ••RONNYMEDF, PENANQ. #**T >^\ Code A 8.C.. sth Edition. /VT lp. Telephone No. 543 6 -f\ W\j vM^^^S^" PENANG. WELL-KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE EAST. NOTICE. Mr. G. F. Aokroyd having severed his connection with the Kelantan Produco and Development Co.,646 words
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Advertisement533 1914-10-13 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. Nos. R. 6 and 8 Institution Hill. Apply to No 60, Stanley Strcit 1310 30-10 TO LET. Fine suite cf rwm ard sinjjl') rooms at tbe ISTAN4 LAMA HOTEL 89, Ti'uk Blangah KoaJ, oppo-ito P. U. Whaif. Aptly to HARLES LANGGUTH. 13 10 10.10 BOARD AND533 words
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Article94 1914-10-13 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, October 13. High Water, 1.52 a.m., 3.16 p.m. Wednesday, October 14. High Water, T. 4 a.m., 4.57 p.m. Thursday, October IS. High Water, H.O a.m., 8.40 p.m. Miio.Ui TikoDg U.K. 5, Malacca St., It Friday, October 16. High Water, H. 38 a.m., M p.m Y.94 words
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Article158 1914-10-13 7 To-dat Port Dickson ard Port Swettentiam 8 pin Malacca and Muar 8 pm Paraiingkat and Malacca, Penan;; and Colombo 8 pm Batu Paliat 8 pm Penang, 4 pm PcnanK. It.inyoon and Calcutta 4.30 pm To-noaaow. Sourabaya 10 am Saigon 1 pm I'riyi Rajah, Tembilahan .mil Imlragiri 1158 words
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Article183 1914-10-13 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 am. on October 12, 1914. Dutch. Van Outliorn 11 10 -14 Inner Roads Siu^aradjo do do K.»l.otiji] do do Maria 13 10-14 do Norwegian U. lui 11 10 14 Inner Roads Hill 18 10 14 do I Iv do183 words
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Article80 1914-10-13 7 A telegram of Uerman origin published in Slianghai says the French Geaeralimimo ha* been com pt lied to srod bsck bis African troops I tit for a winter cam paiga. It stubs also that tbe Russia* iiov.rnment hai decided to court martial Priaoe Fenliuuou Hadziwill, tba leads* of tbe Polith80 words
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Article368 1914-10-13 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from th« London and China Express. It should be understand that, in ■owe instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London368 words
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Article73 1914-10-13 7 l'er N. Y. K. steamer Miya/.dki Maru.— Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewi-, Mrs. O. M. Jones Parry, Mrs. Fielder and Master Fielder, Mr. Graham C. Bell, Mr. T. Holley. Mr. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. South, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bowen, Mr. A. Van Anrooy, Mr. D.73 words
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Article220 1914-10-13 7 Some interesting detailn concerning the new German mortar, rushed out by Krupps a few day* before the war and recently used with such tremendous effect, are civt n in a Russian military review. Tbe dt-wTiption is based on information sent from the Austrian theati-e of war220 words
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Article48 1914-10-13 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore utandard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Article85 1914-10-13 7 The inventor of melinite, M. Turpin, aa Herts that be has mult' an invention of a terrifying character which will modify all present military tac'.r s and render all defensive DicacuriK illusory. M. Tnrpin, it m reported, baa been in conituuDioation with the French Minister of War and it has85 words
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Article155 1914-10-13 7 EXCHANGE BntttAroia, October 13, 1014 O» Loxdoh Bank 4 m/i m S/4£ Domard m 2/4^, Private 8 m/« 3/4; O.s Inou Bank T. T. 1 7 -j i)h Ho«o«oiea...Bank d/d 23j Ok 8«A«OHAi....Bank d/d m KnJ On Jata Bank T. T. 142 Ok J*pah Bank d/d 114)155 words
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Article185 1914-10-13 7 v3£| Buy*. Bell*~ 10 10 Ampnnp 7.00 9.60 1 1 AyerWwm 0.15 C.86 10 10 Bolat 100 2.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.60 10 10 Kampai 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1-00 l.fO 10 10 Kinta Association 9.00 41 41 KiataTin 1.12.6 1.16.6 1 £1 Lah&t Mine* 6-25 10 6185 words
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Article642 1914-10-13 7 J?"«>3 Bnyen. Sellers. Value <S 2/- 3/- Allaw XI XI Anglo-Jara 2/6 8/4 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/2/- S/- Batons Malaka -/3 /10 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.9 com 2/- 3/- Bekoh -I* £1 41 Bukit Eajaog 1.6.8 1.10.6 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 2.7.6 2.12.6 norn 2/. a/-642 words
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Article128 1914-10-13 7 SSL I Bo II XI B. Smoltina Co. 12/- 18/0 tl 41 Prel. 1.0.0 1.2.6 6/- Electric Tways 8/9 4 6 10 10 Fttaa k Neave 5".00 55.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 91.00 101.00 100 Howarth Brekine 46.00 100 7%Pre». 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. 100.00 126.00 10128 words
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Article45 1914-10-13 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5 jC3SO,CCO S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4 T of 1007 |1,000,000 par Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4J% of 1000 $l,oo\ooo pat rasa* Municipal 4"., 2.000,1)00 B%dii pon: Municipal 4% £301.000 084.45 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-13 7 For Chroaic Cheat Complainta, Woods' Oraat Peppermiat Care Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement80 1914-10-13 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Octobir If— At No M, Pekin Street, Oftict' furniture, etc.. at 11. October 17.— At saleroom, teak household furnitiirr, etc at 11. October 27.— At saleroom, valuable 999 years' leasehold property situate at Tan yuee Lan Street, at 2.80. Chine Kenr Lee and Co. October80 words
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Advertisement174 1914-10-13 7 BOUTON ROUGH FELUCCA BWj^SJ^f^J N I LOM ET E R Hgf SPECIALS. C CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH Q D ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE. 5 STONE E CRUSHERS. M R E TYPES A BLAKE AND DODGE. K SYMONS' (GYRATORY). s N Quick Delivery from Stock ™J At Our Works at Erith,174 words
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Advertisement95 1914-10-13 7 »*»The buying quotations of sterling shares mast be regarded as purely nominal tor (be present. AT THB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I AT 9.18 TO-NIOHTII SELIG'S MULTI-REEL ANIMAL DRAMA KINGS OF THE FOREST Replete with Awe and Amazing Adventures In tbe Wilds of Africa. AMBRO9IOS MULTI-REEL DRAMA95 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1914-10-13 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, October 11. 0 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M Bared. 32 Fah 29.905 29.792 29.870 Temp. 85.0 87.5 81.8 Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 7H.0 76.0 Dir. of Wind SE SE calm Max. shade Temp. 89.5 Mm 78.4 Max. in Sun 188.5 Te rad. Ther 70.i Kainfall94 words
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1150 1914-10-13 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. ANTWERP AND AFTERWARD. We publish to-day the report of Sir John French to the War Office on the fighting which began during the afternoon of Sunday, August 38. The account is in a sense colour lens— a bare record of evenU. It tells of1,150 words
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Article13 1914-10-13 8 On tbe 3rd inst, the Prince of Walton Fond at Hongkong totalled 142,598.63.13 words
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Article14 1914-10-13 8 The llussiann, says tbe Morning Post, bave renamed Lemberg. It is now called Lvoff.14 words
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Article37 1914-10-13 8 Memrs. Derrick and Co. advise the following tic mine output* (or September l;..Ut, BU picaU kin ore Bnung 9 picul* Uu (.re. Grand Lodge of England has voted £6.000 to the distress funds being raised at home.37 words
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Article30 1914-10-13 8 Tbe Emperor of Russia has conferred upon tbe King of the Belgians and upon Prince Ferdinand of Servia the military or ler of St. George, sending to both autograph etters.30 words
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Article33 1914-10-13 8 Germany is suffering severely from a shortage of cotton, the present supplies being insufficient to meet the military exigencies. An attempt is being made by tbe Germans to buy Ame-.ican and Egyptian supplies.33 words
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Article38 1914-10-13 8 Seventeen of the pirates concerned in the Tai On piracy in April last were recently tried at Cantjn and sentenced to be shot. The sentence was carried out at tbe East Gate, Canton, at noon on September ML38 words
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Article40 1914-10-13 8 A message from Amsterdam states that the headquarters of the German Emperor and of the Ueneral Staff have been transferred to Luxemburg, at the Lt a iti m tin iv. Several hundreds of I'russian L'hlans are encamped around the town.40 words
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Article38 1914-10-13 8 A Copenhagen message, dated September 19, states that at Cologne, Dusseldorf, Wesel, and Dunftburg new defences are being thrown up, and the infor»n.e is drr.wn that preparations are being made for the possibility of a retreat from Frauce.38 words
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Article53 1914-10-13 8 Colonials and oversea men anxious to serve together in the special infantry unit now being formed are gattieriDg in lar^e numbers at tlie White City, 'jondon. Appli cations from those who havo resided in the Colonies is being made at the Uxbridge Koad entrance to Mr. Arthur dv Cros, M.l.The Times - 53 words
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Article53 1914-10-13 8 The demand for meat in tbe Taiping maiket has decreased considerably since the war broke out. Many people now live on a more vegetarian <li>t. Vegetables are cheap, the supply exceeding tbe demand, due, we understand, to a large extent to tbe removal of tho battalion of the Malay States53 words
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Article64 1914-10-13 8 The Malay Mail hears that a lady well known in tho Kuala Lumpur Rifle Club, vow at home, was aokod recently, by a leading Suffragette, to join their ranks and instruct a corps of ririewoinen, which it was proposed to start. After consideration the offer wax declined, as it was64 words
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Article73 1914-10-13 8 At tbe next meeting of the Biblical and Literary Rose-arch Society, to be held in the V Jl.i'.A. on Thurday evening at 8.:.0, a paper will be read on Tbe Rojk of IK ut< ro nomy and Humanitarian Religion, by Mr. li. S. MacKeozie. The paper will be followed by73 words
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Article76 1914-10-13 8 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Chicg Keng Lee and Co.'m sale room yesterday afternoon The life estate, right title and interest of Tan Chit Lee Neo in houses £0 aud 21, Clv ng Tuan Street, bought by K. M. Supaya PiMay for 11,000; the right76 words
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Article70 1914-10-13 8 At a public meeting at Colombo, early in September, in the Legislative Council Cham b.-r General Malcolm, 0.0.C., presided over 35(1 Europeans, comprising the bulk of tiie merciu'ilu civilian community not alret.dy volautet r<, wbo took tbe oath or ;i!l lianei: ami enrolled as members the new Civic Guard, the70 words
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Article86 1914-10-13 8 We are a'-kul to state that future rvliearsals of i he Singapore Juvenile Choir will bt held in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thurs day afternoons, at 4.30 o'clock. It in intended to give a patriotic concert in aid of tbe I'riuct of Walts's Relief Fund and local charities. Tuition86 words
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Article80 1914-10-13 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary bearing yesterday's date notifies tLat the "wharf manager, Singapore Harbour Board, has been deputed to control tho supply of bunker coal in the port of Singapore. No coal may be loaded, whether from the wharf or roads, uulexa an application on the f. in> approved for80 words
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Article82 1914-10-13 8 Tbe many friends that Mr. Hardoon, of Shanghai, has here amongst old residents of the port, says tbe London and China Express, have learned with much appreciation of his action in raising and equipping mounted force for use during tl.o present crisis. As one of his friends writes us He82 words
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Article184 1914-10-13 8 I It is not often that an linlian beoomea Hucb an authority upon the Bibl i aa to take it up on himself to "edit it. TLis baa, however, been so thoroughly done by Mr. Veukata ratamll A., late Vice Principal of the Tritiuio>> CvilKjje at Kajahmundry, th it in184 words
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Article428 1914-10-13 8 Mr. I!. Rr» tt, late of K.iala Lumpur and C'lcve Hall, Erj^land, has been BMSSSsi sublieutenant iv the King's Kojal ltilles. Colonel Caldwell, Master of Corpus, Cambridge, died on September 8 from injuries received in a motor car accident in Aberdecushire. A presentation to Mr. W. A.428 words
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Article56 1914-10-13 8 Derrick and Co. advise that tho following are the results of crushing operations at Raub for tbe four weeks ended tho 10th inst. Buliit Koman, stone crushed 4,741 tons, gold obtained CNH ozs., average per ton 2.07 divts. Bukit Malacca, stone crushed 3,189 tons, goltl obtained .'J.'iO56 words
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Article250 1914-10-13 8 Mr. John P. Holland, the inventor of the submarine torpedo boat, died at lusliomc, 88, Newton Street. Newnark, N..T., on August I' 2. He was in his seventy third year. John P. Holland was an uncompromising Nationalist and his torpedo boat was invt uti I250 words
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Article243 1914-10-13 8 In connection with the appointment a f>.-w days ago of a local committee to collect subHCriptions for the I'rinee of Wali-.-'t. Fund, it may be of mien st to mention the syxtem adopted by our Sumatra Dcigtiuount v collecting fertile Dutch Natiimal War Kelief Fund.243 words
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Advertisement212 1914-10-13 8 BULLOCH LADES fin SCOTCH WHISKIES. gj tuui Crfjf? ,S^B^^S^bV I Commonly known as fH'4 II U Pff&i s 'l lj/ »g* WHISKIES. I^^M^M they are the acme of *y9F PERFECTION QUALITY. Q Sole Agents: GALDBEGX, MAGGREGOR CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Johore Agents: A. C. HARPER CO.212 words
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Advertisement110 1914-10-13 8 ALHAMBRA CINfMtTOSRtPH THItTRF, BEICH RO>D. 2nd Show 9.1 Pi p.m. lnt Show 780 p.m. THE LATEST WAR NEWS! IN (16) PICTURES DIRECT FROM PARIS together with THE MISER'S REVERSION In 3 Parts. LOVE'S SUNSET In 2 Parts. MAX ON THE BRINY! THE SQUAW. IN 2 PARTS. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to110 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-13 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article230 1914-10-13 9 Antwerp Forts Holding Out. ALLIED FORCES MOVING NORTH. Bomb Dropping at Paris. Rbutkr's IMH asi> (NMHbI War .lUMS. London, October 12, 6 p.m. Paris communique, afternoon Twentyfour Antwerp forts on both banks of tho Scheldt are reoisting energetically. The Cermans as yet only occupy tho suburbs. London, October230 words
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Article302 1914-10-13 9 WHY DEFENDERS WERE FORCED TO RETIRE. London, October 12, 5.15 a.m. Two English correspondents stayed in Antwerp to the end and escaped by mo:ci boat as tin Germans were entering. itch to tin Morning I'os*. says tint tin Belgians on the 2ml instai! 1 led til302 words
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Article303 1914-10-13 9 HOW THE ALLIES CUOSSED THE SOMME. A Smart Manoeuvre London. October 12. 9.45 a.m. French papers, describing tho fighting xinoe the last week in September, say that aftir the occupation of Koye, the German right wing was prac tie illy enveloped, the enemy making desperate efforts to escape.303 words
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Article166 1914-10-13 9 WENT DOWN WITH HER COLOURS FLYING. London, October 12, 1 p.m. The Press Bureau in a narrative of the tii;ht between the British auxiliary cruiser Carmania and tho Germin merchant cruiser Cap Trifal^u, mentioned on September 20, siys tint all the guns on the pjrt aud166 words
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Article654 1914-10-13 9 Unsatisfactory Evidence of A Witness. In the matter of the bankruptcy proceed-ir;;-t of Ho Yan^ Peng, tho Chief Justice, Mr. Bitnhliill K.C., yesttiddy afternoon, held an exaiuiciitiun of a ttMH. Mr. Abraham Krnukel. The lion. Sir Evelyn Kllis rtpnseuted Hrn OU I \--iyo«v. tii<; interests u[654 words
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Article457 1914-10-13 9 PREPARING FOR AIRSHIP VISITS. From a Special Correspondent. London, October 10, 1914. News to-day is satisfactory from all quarters. General French reports that oar troops are doing splendidly and that a great offensive movement is taking place and the enemy is on the retreat. The Admiralty announce457 words
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Article54 1914-10-13 9 Majjr Binghaiu, D. A. A. and Q. M. G., Straits Settlements, informs us that by a cable received to-day (Monday) from tbe War Office, passages home are authorised for officers of the Special Reserve to rejoin their units. Application to be made personally to Major C. H.54 words
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Article37 1914-10-13 9 (Fbom Orn Own Cokrksi-ondint.) Penang, October 13. A sum of 11,865 was raised for the Prince of Wales's Fund as the result of the WrightMotions Cafe Chantant. The Ptnang fund now exceeds »16,000.37 words
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Article106 1914-10-13 9 Mrs. H. B. Salmond, Istana Lama, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks tbe following contributions Amount previously acknowledged 16,851 Hon. C. J. Saunders SO F. G Day 80 F. Chavaux 6 N. O. H Malacca 12 Singapore Harbour Boir'. Traffic I department G. Struys 10 G106 words
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Article100 1914-10-13 9 The trenches made by the Germans at the north of Chalons wer» ovsr three feet deep and partitions were made every 300 metre-. Underground cellars were also built (or the storage of ammunition and other supplies At the back of the trenches strong defence works were carried oat and a100 words
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Article702 1914-10-13 9 To Assist the Prince of Wales's Fund. If the concert given a. the Viotoria Theatre last night be bat the beginning of many efforts then Singapore will, in the end, be credited with a goodly contribution to the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund. Not for a long702 words
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Article243 1914-10-13 9 Recent Observations of the City Lighting. The following notice was issued on September 10, by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, and the assistance of the public generally is invited to give loyal effect to it In order to render more difficult the identification of particular243 words
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Article147 1914-10-13 9 The following is an extract from a letter written on Sunday, August 80, by Otbo Brom field, of the Signal Suction (Territorials), Koy&l Engineers l'm doing and going as I'm told, not worrying, but taking things as they come. I've slept iv barns, wool etores, cinema*, casinos,147 words
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Article2216 1914-10-13 9 NONE FOR PARTY ALL FOR THE STATE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, September 11. The need of catching an earlier post gave me the opportunity of only a brief reference in my last ietter to Mr. Asquith's magnificent speech at the Guildhall. His clarion call has rang2,216 words
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Article2257 1914-10-13 10 THE POSITION OF FIRMS STILL TRADING. A Lawyer's Eloquent Letter On the subject of Germans now in India, tbo Englishman (Calcutta) remarks: Feeling continues to run very high in Calcutta and other parts of India against allowing Herman and Austrian firms to trade, and also against allowing2,257 words
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Article, Illustration129 1914-10-13 10 Three lines marked will be found on the map. The top line shows whore the first contact took place, the bottom line tbe position to which tho Allies retired slowly after that first contact, aud the middle line approximately the position they have reached in driving back the129 words
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Article17 1914-10-13 10 Bukit X.8.— 4,706 lbs. Sungei Buaya.-21.5Ui lbs. total to date three months 64,282 lbs.17 words
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Article34 1914-10-13 10 The smart ladies of Brussels have been motoring out to watch battles in the cool of tbe afternoons as gaily and calmy as though the/ were going to the races, aays The Daily Express.34 words
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Article22 1914-10-13 10 Jaoiea Pearoe, a newsveador, was aentenced t.) two months hard labour at Lambeth for uluiutiug false war news Fall of Paria Official.'22 words
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Article245 1914-10-13 10 Former Singapore Resident Robs Red Cross Funds. Declaring that he was ashamed of himself, Henry Claud Lyon, 40, of Cope Road Kensington, was charged at Bow Street Police Court with stealing a postal order for Is. 6d., tbe property of the Hon, A. Stanley, M P., of245 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article110 1914-10-13 10 Sepoy Lines (iolf Club. Tbe ladies' medal of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club for October was played on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. Whittle. The folio* ing cards were returned I Mrs. Whittle 60—13=88 Plnmpton 02 13 40 Watkins S3 13 40 Badham Tbornbill 61 10110 words
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Article51 1914-10-13 10 Ad Infantry officer serving in the Expedi tionary Force sends borne to London the following cheery message on a postcard The food is excellent we get plums at one penny a pound, and good white wine at Is. o}d. per bottle. In abort, I am having the time of my51 words
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Article1269 1914-10-13 10 DIRECTORS CONFIDENT OF THE FUTURE. Carrying On Out of Revenue The fourth annual meeting of Jimah Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held yesterday at the Exchange. The Chairman, Mr. James Snodgrass, presided, others present being Messrs. F. C. Peck, James McClymont, St. V. B. Down, .1. P. de Boseck,1,269 words
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Article359 1914-10-13 10 The report of the Kwaloe Rubber Estates, Ltd., covers the year ended March 31, 1914, aud states that the company, having disposed of its surplus acreage to tbe Deli Kwaloe Cultuur Maatschappy, operations are now limited to tbe estate known as Tandjong l'asir. This estate comprises 10,520359 words
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Article27 1914-10-13 10 A Washington telegram to Manila papers dated October 2 says tbe German casualties thus far are reported to be half a million. "Berlin continues to remain silent.27 words
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Article56 1914-10-13 10 The Novoe Vrcmya publishes a list of the members of the Imperial family win are serviDg at the front. It includi Dukes Cyril, Boris, Dmitri, Nicholas and Peter, and Pnnoes Jubu, Oleg, Igor and Alexander. It has since been reported that the Grand Duke Michael Alexaadrovitcb, a brother of Emperor56 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter269 1914-10-13 11 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— At an informal meeting lit Id in Jjl.ore Bal.ru on September 27, it was decided to appeal for subscriptions from all in Johore towards a fund, to be call.d the War Relief Fund. Tin' proceeds will bo devoted269 words
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Letter218 1914-10-13 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will you allow me to record my appi <ciation of your honest, clearly written an 1 most necessary article of this date You have consistently advocated the best of all patriotism and charity which begins at borne and218 words
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Letter188 1914-10-13 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I should like to call tbe attention of the Government through your columns to the absolute reign of terror now existing in Kentong through tbe agency of tbe armed gangs of Chinese robbers, now infesting the ilixtrict. Gang188 words
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993 1914-10-13 11 To tbe Kditor of tbe Straits Times. Sir. -The letters from HAS and J.Q. bare drawn attention to the large number of firms, ostensibly liritisb, whose capital is controlled from Germany. Some of these concerns are now very anxious to demonstrate their British composition and993 words
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Article58 1914-10-13 11 The (lerinan Embassy in Washington, wbicb baa been tbe source of official Gorman war news received from Germany by wireleas telegraphy, has announced tUat its publication of news is to be discontinued. Commenting on tliiH, the newaprper* x press tbe opinion tbat <iHi»r tli« ni l.rmtrly issued «».s nut duiuc.58 words
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Article843 1914-10-13 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore. Oct. 10, 1014. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Tbe quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valui Butrbs. Slum 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/8 1 Anglo-Java 2/3 8/8843 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-13 11 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to say tbat Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy baa saved tbe lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilised worl.l for ita speedy cores of cramps in64 words
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Advertisement52 1914-10-13 11 They, who tbe worries of winter endure, Welcome tbee, Woods' Peppermint Care. Neath Iby Kay wrapper a syrup lies stored, Worth all tbe whisky tbat ever «< roared. Sore throat bronchitis, and gastric catarrh Cannot prevail where thy votaries are Fragrant and oomfortiog, soothing an4 sore Hail to tbee Wooia52 words
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Advertisement318 1914-10-13 11 ONE OF PATHE S MOST POWERFUL MELODRAMAS A Capital Production of I'm-arpaFsed Merit THE INHERITANCE OF REMI OAUBRAIS IN 5 PARTS 5 AT THE MARYBOROUGH PICTCRE THEATRE, BEALU ROAD, TO-NIGHT. SPECIAL RACE PROGRAMME "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albbbt and Bkncoolkn Struts. TO-NIGHT FINNY DAVENPORT'S GREATEST SUCCESS: FEDORA. Prologne and318 words
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Advertisement334 1914-10-13 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE Gramophones and Records ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Send for New Catalogue just published. S.MOIiTRIE&Co.Ltd., BAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basj.h334 words
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Article3193 1914-10-13 12 VIVID DESPATCH FROM SIR JOHN FRENCH. Fighting Five Army Corps London papers received by tbe last mail contain the full text of the despatch of Sir John Frrncli, in which he describes how the I irmy extricated itself by the greatest courage from the dangerous position3,193 words
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Article19 1914-10-13 12 There has been no increase in the price of that excellent food-drink for Tropical oli mates Horlick's Malted Milk.19 words
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Article1777 1914-10-13 12 Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduk Frana Ferdinand and bis consort ai > Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on tho ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet1,777 words
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Article595 1914-10-13 12 F.M.S. Planter's Opinion On The Product. Mr. 0. Alma Baker, of Perak, one of tbe largest proprietary planters in the F.MS, while on a visit to Ceylon recently took an opportunity of visiting Mr. li. S. Avar's estate to see tho AflM Smoking Machine in operation,595 words
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Article425 1914-10-13 12 The report of the Java I'nited Plantations, Limited, states that, in accordance with tho resolutions passed by shareholders, all the company 'h tobacco interests have been transferred to Mr. K ning, the purchase consideration bcin^ tbe sum of £91.666, payable as to £41,666 in cash, and as425 words
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Advertisement135 1914-10-13 13 PRATTSI THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS.. LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/O^& CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS K WWk. i ■^■i m^^^ use HycMocL B|N AH doctors agree that this vital Iron of the food ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. i'ar better t'lan uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc.135 words
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Advertisement251 1914-10-13 13 THE STRAITS TIMES 3an be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. KeUy and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Honey Changer, Adelpbi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Barope Honey Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh k Co., Bras Basab Road rhe Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station. Mossrs.251 words
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Advertisement501 1914-10-13 13 NOTICESNOTICE. P.A.M. A Register of Estate Managers and Assistants has been started by this Association. Employers, having vacant posts to fill, and employees seeking engagement, are requested to communicate with the undersigned. By Order, H. C. E. ZACHARIAS, Secretary, Planters' Association of Malaya. Koala Lumpur, August 1, 1914. 12-8-1 1111501 words
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Advertisement385 1914-10-13 13 NOTICES NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the above Trade Mark is the property of Chop Poll Heng Scon Kee, Cloth Dyers, carrying on business at No. 16, Circular Road, Singapore, and is used by the said Chop in connection with dyed cloths sold and exported by them. Any person385 words
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Advertisement1661 1914-10-13 14 UMAPOftI I MLT NNMIY. LM6EBT PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EABTEEI COHPAMI PROSPEROUS Mid PROGRESSIVES. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAD OFFtCB W.noh—f, Houas, Wng.p.r* LONDON OFFIOB SB, Old rfewry, EC TW ODsapaay has £90.000 aspoaitol with taw B**r«in. Oar* «l l-ftlM* s*d iOßapnes wNk tk» Britiaa Lili lawn1,661 words
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Advertisement475 1914-10-13 14 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capitalizes the brains of a concern. It protect, tbe bnsiorns from being cnpprid through tho withdrawal of a deceased partner's inter, st. It provides agaiost credit impairment It streoKtluns tiuanc al standing and proves an invaluable asu-t. This Intnrance istutd on Endowment prinoipies, covers two lives, and475 words
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Article903 1914-10-13 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Reasons for Holding Olympia Show, Like so many other thing*, tbe question of the annual motor show at Olympia is at the moment a matter of uncertainty owiug to the widespread effects of the war. Before the war broke out or903 words
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Article146 1914-10-13 15 In one Belgian village recently, tbe local priest who accompanied the Ked Cross nunpH saw a six months-old child being carried on tbe point of a bayonet by a German soldier. Among tbe prisoners tak«"-. by the Germantt were borne 300 women, whom they made kneel down146 words
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Advertisement337 1914-10-13 15 M W EXTINGUISHERS. j^. vfll PYRENE lights without dam«RB to eot>ine fl^sa jC equipment, polished parts, varnhhed buriacs or |U upholstery. It does not stamp out or wat |T "I down. PYKBNE liqaid, in contact with fire or I sjaaS t »'O3E-if jl eTen beated parts of the motor, is337 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-13 15 Children's Colds. Why let tbe children rack tbeir little bodies in s'jch a distressing manner when you can so easily cure tbeir colds with a bottle ol Chamberlain'! Cough Remedy by all Dupe nsaries and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement217 1914-10-13 15 PETER UNION TYRES Absolutely are the BEST CHEAPEST. Here is PROOF. Some Prices from April List Square Iread CoYf rs. Tubes with Valves 760 X 90 $26 48 7.50 OVER 810 X 90 56.40 7.88 wmf 815 X 1W 86.96 10.66 820 X 120 44.«0 15.60 80 X 84 28.10217 words
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Advertisement786 1914-10-13 16 lyinpCC'Q CALCARIUM IVIUIiuL U SANITARY WASHABLE \J&&* I DISTEMPER BIXTY DIFFERENT SHADES. Q^^; m R e ta'n their colour for rALLOVBR THE HOUSCI Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANQ and MALACCA. WANTS. TELEGRAPH OPERATORS WMTtD. Wanted, Telegraph Operators by the 8.N.8. Government. Apply to (iUTUKIE Co., Ltd., Singapore. MB786 words
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Advertisement442 1914-10-13 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels BOLE AGENTS: INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-b 12-2-16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 1-8 a TO LET. FURNISHED. Buitensorg, Paterson Road. Apply ft. U. Farrant, Fraser 4 Co. 710442 words
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Advertisement375 1914-10-13 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 A 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipobandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agentp. Sou Agents: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Prioes reasonable. 1-7 80-6-16 TENTS FOR GIRCUBEB. CINEMATOGRAPHS.375 words
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Advertisement666 1914-10-13 16 NOTICES. GUAN XIAT CO.. thlp-Chandlart, Government and Municipal Contractor*, General Importers and Exporter! and CommiMto* Agants, state, Rica-Mill and law-Mill Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address GCANKIAT," Codbs: A. B. C. Cth Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Office: MPB acd 1174. (Private 1460). Sols Aoints Fob GLOBE BOILER FLUID.666 words
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Advertisement630 1914-10-13 16 TAN SENG CHONG GO. Architects acd General Agents for BUILOIN6B. DESI6NS. EBTIMATES. BUILDING SURVEYB. ETC. UNDER BCROPBAN SUPERVISION. 14, Raffle* Quay (Top Floor). TelepboDC, 1288. CHARGES MODERATE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man dorß not wait to put on his overcoat until he has become nearly frozen, and when tho Arya630 words
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