The Straits Times, 15 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-15 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.621 SINGAPORE. TqUßSDiift. OCTOPER 15. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement209 1914-10-15 1 ifT" j BEER.|: IClfllfPl MB The ALL-BRITISH lfiYELLii FabHc of Practical Value. Cents m Cents *0^ f\^ Cycling, Golfing, Shooting, fl A Boating, Pyjamas, Day Shirts, m ■II Children's, Men's and Ladies' B^B II j t w ear. j per yard. per yard. <U1 the Newest Stripes, Plain, White, Creme,209 words
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Advertisement158 1914-10-15 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS IN Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. BEWLAY'S H ___|T_^ B HC^i^ B^B^^^"^ t^. !T^B^ 4^S> I |ll All Shapes Stocked mm No. 127. No. 154. jU*! Ordinary or Bewlay's IS o^avv4 Mrt-tiT ivrmtSiT* H No. 125. No. 146. US Pi P e Li P Vulcanite158 words
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Advertisement9 1914-10-15 1 MORSE'S GALGARIUM DISTEMPER Solr Aornts: ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article1099 1914-10-15 2 GENERAL'S STORY OF A DYING CONVICT. Retold by Lady Bancroft. Writing to the Editor of The Daily Tele graph. Lady Bancroft says:— At a time when France and England are again allies and fighting side by side, it occurs to me that the following episode, which took1,099 words
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Article37 1914-10-15 2 An extraordinarily heavy thunder storm struck Je-M.ltun town on September 16 about 2 p.m. A numb r of people received slight shocks while a large tree was uprooted in the town, the telephone exchange was temporarily disorginistd.37 words
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Article979 1914-10-15 2 CORONATION OF BENEDICT THE FIFTEENTH. An Impressive Ceremony A special cor' espondent of The Times, writing from Home, on September 6, says This morning's ceremony at the coronation of Benedict XV. was gorgeous in the extreme. The Sintine Chapel with the immortal frescoes of MichelaDgelo is979 words
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Advertisement154 1914-10-15 2 For the Skin 'Hazeline' Snow Comforting j^mf Invigorating g Hf There is a delight in store for you if you have not yet used "'Hazki.ine' Its refreshing effect uih>ii sun-scorched, perspiring skin is too |T^iy^iifcSsst[|j^v. exquisite fin words. Buy ..jHe^^W^vSJ a pot of "'Hazeline' nSfl Snow," and experience 9P*tfl this154 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-15 2 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an external application of Chatuberla'o's Fain fia!ui. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins atd soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement617 1914-10-15 2 FACE A MASS OF ITCfiPIiLES Spread All Over Body. Caused Disfigurement, Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed Complaint. 40, Church Road. NortliUcld. nirnilnuham. Eng.--".M> tnmMc N-nan with little while plniples and Ik n I mlilH'.i tluio something like water ouno out of tlni.i. They used to itch and burn fearfully and617 words
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Advertisement557 1914-10-15 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. MOTOR CYCLE FOR BALE. One Secondhand 4 HP. Rex Motor Cycto with side oar. In puifect running order. Apply r.KX, c,o Straiti Times. 10 10 18 10 COCONUT BEEOLIN6B FOR SALE From well- grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. FRANKKL, Si^lap Estate, or at557 words
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Article2431 1914-10-15 3 BRAVERY OF OUR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. Adventures of Dublin Fusiliers. The Dublin correspondent of The Times, telt graphed on September 9 that a small party of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers had arrived at the Noith Wall from Kiikjlar.il on their way to the de pot at2,431 words
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Advertisement466 1914-10-15 3 i^-2^ Let me talk to yoa n'm Im&ss& Anaemia I^^ -asJK^. SMbsp*|S. Q" r Wood is rrm'.;x>seii of n h "9*££^ J ll s u i.'.-d to nourisli the l><iy,' fJPj£< wm&4 w te to l K' u disease. In 9*s ■Kf' nrpustles are more or less dciiunt. i Hfe466 words
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Advertisement35 1914-10-15 3 Children's ColdsWhy let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when yon can so easily cure their colds with a bottl<* ot Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by all l>is penuries and Dealers.35 words
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Advertisement796 1914-10-15 3 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE L.S. No. 1 OF 1914. IN PBIZR. THE 8 8. CHOW TAI. JOHANNES WENZEL. MASTER. George v, bt the grace of god, ok the united kimgdom of great britain and ireland and of the british dominions796 words
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Advertisement759 1914-10-15 3 NOTICES. 1 IN THE COIONIAL COURT OF~ ADMIRALTY OF THE BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF BIA6APORF. L.B. No. 8 OF 1014. IN PRIZB. THE 8 8. QUART*, HEL6ER MAOBEN. MASTER. ,OEOROB V, BY TBE (IRACR OF OOP, OFIHK UMTidD KINGDOM OF OKEAT 'BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND I 1- HIS HUll-h rOMIVIONS759 words
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Advertisement448 1914-10-15 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. 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. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fremantla448 words
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Advertisement506 1914-10-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama wa ports to Marseille", London and Antwerp, nnder nail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted506 words
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Advertisement648 1914-10-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretaj, Paka, Tringgann, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Banfrnara, Telopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Langsn6n, Taka, Obampon, Koblak anil Bangkok. Out Oepartura A STEAMER Oct. 17 5 p.m. •i Oct. SO 24 5 p.m. m 27 it 315648 words
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Advertisement962 1914-10-15 4 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. <7 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 further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-0 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAi NAY. CO..962 words
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Advertisement736 1914-10-15 5 "JTE^ATZsY TYRES. Hooglandt •iS-o C^o*9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. i 3, Co.lyer Quay. DNDER CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Bpeelman ...Belawan I)<U. Oct. 10 Kalmoa Tonvkal, Moo*ra Sab», Sinipang aud Djambi. Oct. 17736 words
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Advertisement523 1914-10-15 5 THE EASTERN SKIPPING CO.. LTO. FOR PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PENANO. S.S. PIN SBNO and ss. OMAPBRB wilt be despatched for above port i every Tuesday and Satnrday, respectively, at 'i p.m., from tbe Roads. The above steamers have excellent accommodation for first-class passengers. For freight, etc., apply to BAST INDIES523 words
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Advertisement188 1914-10-15 5 I CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATE* REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION. REPAIRB188 words
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Advertisement142 1914-10-15 6 SIEMENS BUY YOUR LAMPS DIRECT FROM The Manufacturers WOTAN DRAWN WIRE LAMPS Standard Pear and Spherical Bulbs FOCUS, VERICO, CENTRA and other types for Special Purposes. WOTAN HALF-WATT DRAWN WIRE LAMPS 0 UNSURPASSED FOR MECHANICAL STRENGTH and HIGH EFFICIENCY TANTALUM THE FIRST DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ltd.142 words
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Advertisement920 1914-10-15 6 NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby g.vcn, that the above Trade Mark is tbe property of Chop Poh c Heng Soon Kee, Cloth Dyers, carrying on business at No. 16, Circular Road, Singapore, and a is used by tbe said Chop in connection witb dyul cloths sold and exported by them.920 words
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Advertisement566 1914-10-15 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS N «T. FOR BALE. N ?\i M l OC street 'p m November Brand new Featherweight Blick TypeI. boiMbJe as effloo, K odown and dweluu« writer, inplndinß srocally fitted so!id If atb«r honse. Meyer Bro\hf rs, 14, Collyer Quay. cane. Wt. a t cflcri- Inspection between 1.80 v566 words
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Article92 1914-10-15 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, October 15. High Wate. H.O a.m., 6.40 p.m. Mandai Tikong It R. 5, Malacca St., Mb Friday, October 16. High Water, 8.9H a.m., 8.5 p.m. Y. M. A. Wai t jncort. Saturday, October 17. High Water, 9.6 a.m., 8.59 p.m Sunday, October 18. High Water,92 words
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Article135 1914-10-15 7 To dat. Batn Pali at 3 pm Muntok. ami I'.ikiubaug 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Tonouow. Rhio 8 am Keriiuon s urn Pulau Batam and I'nUii Bulan^ 8 am Pouloe S.m 8 am K. Paliati^. I'ekan, Kemaman, Kuantan Kuala Dungun and Trenggann 8 am Rliio,135 words
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Article73 1914-10-15 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessel* iv port at 10 a.m. on October 15, 1914. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Anjon 16-10-14 Inner Roads Klaug do No. 9 Wharf Kmt.4 do Inner Roads Lady Weld do do Hock Lim 14 10-14 do lltnnit do do Sri Wongsee 1573 words
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Article443 1914-10-15 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tho London and China Express. It should be understand that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London443 words
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Article486 1914-10-15 7 Successful Results of F.M.S Fxperiments. In the medical report for 1913 of Dr. San soui. 1.M.0., X.M.S.. there appear the follow idj; observations under the head of malaria, referriuj; Ui tho norUof tbo Malaria Advisory Roird, the detailed report of which is also published. Dr. Sansom says Sixteen486 words
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Article78 1914-10-15 7 The newspapers which arc offtriujj to publish letters from the front are nut likely to procure uju-Ii information by tliat device, for the (.Vnsortthip in taking no risk*. The story isbtiug toll .fa woman in Kngiand who r<ceiTed a four pa^» li Kir fnun her busbaiid. All that wan 1.78 words
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Article74 1914-10-15 7 At an extraordinary general meeting held on Saturday, Mr. Tan 800 11 >ck wm elected an honorary President of the Malacca Chinese Litnary Association, and Meaars T»n S o Glii and J. S. ,\y»thurjr, honorary ii.iujkni-. 11. k contributed a -af eros of the concert that w»* li. 1 174 words
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Article163 1914-10-15 7 BXCHANOB SIKUAPOM OCTOBBB 15, 1914 O» Lo«oo» Btnk 4 m|e 2/4£ Demand 2/4^ Private 8 m/f m 2/4] On India Bank T. T. 174J U« Hox<»OMe...Bank d/d H 23j Oh SBAM«BAi....B»nk d/d m ICOj On Jata Bulk T. T. m 143 On htm Bulk d/d m, 114^163 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article190 1914-10-15 7 I? 8 8 1 Buyaw Value 10 10 Ampuu 7.00 1 1 Aver Weng 0.15 10 10 Belat 100 10 10 Braang 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanabci 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 41 XI Kinta Tin 1.13.6 XI XI Laliat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1190 words
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Article636 1914-10-15 7 I?"? 6 U Buyers. BeUew. alae oJ 2/- 3/- AUagai 1/8 1/7 41 41 Anglo-Java 2/6 8/4 >/• 3/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/2/- 3/- Batanß Maiaka -;6 /10 £1 £1 Bata Tiga 1.5.0 1.15.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoli -/4 -P\ 41 4)1 Bakit Kajang 16 3 1.10.6 £1 41 Bakit636 words
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Article130 1914-10-15 7 IX2 41 41 >. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 41 41 Pret. 1.0.0 1.2.6 5/- 6/- Electric T'ways 8,9 4,6 10 10 Fruer Neave 5' .00 55.00 50 60 Hammer k Co. 96.00 101.00 100 Huwarth Erekine 46.00 100 7% Pro*. 100.00 100 100 Rati Bro, Del. 100.00 125.00 10130 words
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Article58 1914-10-15 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers t% •1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways Si £850,0C0 S'pore Municipal 6% 91,878,000 3%pm Spore Municipal *i% of 1907 |1,600,000 par Buyers Seilen Spore Municipal 4+% of i9OO t1,00.'',000 pat IS'poreMunicipaM",; B%dii Spore Manic i pal 4 JC3UO.OOO 9H »%The baying quotations of sterling shares must58 words
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Advertisement135 1914-10-15 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. October 1«.-At No. 84, Pekin Street, Oflioe furniture, t to., a*. 11. October 17. —At salvrjom, teak hoasehold furniture, etc., at 11. October 21— At No. 1 Oxley Rue wax poliabed teak ho—ohold furaitare, etc propei ly of L. V. l'oyne Esq at 2. \t135 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-15 7 Fo Chronic Cheat Complaints, AooJt' Great Fepperniiat Cure la. ftd10 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-15 7 BOUTON ROUQE FELUCCA B-^^SS?^Sil| NILOMETER SPECIALS. J P CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH Q H ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE. STONE c CRUSHERS. M R E TYPES A BLAKE AND DODGE. K SYMONS' (GYRATORY). g N Quick Delivery from Stock At Our Works at Erith, England. U SINGAPORE AND IPOH. Ltd. BUY64 words
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Advertisement66 1914-10-15 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROiD. TO-NIOHTI AT 9.16 TO-NIOMTII SELIG'S MULTI-REEL ANIMAL DRAMA KINGS OF THE F6HEST Replete with awe-inspiring and amezi i^ A 'Venturis in t' c WMt of Africi. AMBROSIO'S MULTI-REEL DRAMA BETWEEN LIFE AMD DEATH Portraying the Ruth of an Adventuress. UNIVERSAL'S CAPITAL DETECTIVE66 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous99 1914-10-15 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kantian*; Korbau Hospital, October 14. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M Bared. 32 Fab 29.9)0 29.810 '29.884 Temp. 81.0 89 0 81.0 Wet Kulb Ther 77.1 78.0 77.0 l>ir. of Wind SK SE calm Max. shade Temp. 90.0 Mm 75.4 Max. in Sun 147.0 Te rad. Ther Mi99 words
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1157 1914-10-15 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15. ON THE VERGE OF EVENTS. There are, we think, big events bidden behind the silence from tbe seat of war. News that the Germans have occupied Ghent and Lille, and indications that they are pushing towards Ostend are fnll of significance. We said the1,157 words
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Article33 1914-10-15 8 A Sasebo despatch states tbat the American C uhul is thn only non-combatant now remaining in Tsingtau. All tho ptople tin re are German combatants. Women are detailed for the Hed Crofts service.33 words
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Article47 1914-10-15 8 As tbe British trnopa {waned <j i< tl) tbroDgh tbn Ctiim*lt iMM of Sliantuu^ witln uc troubling the pc pie iv any way, tin inhabitants of the Proviocti t. Ityrapl el to the Cbiutatt (iovtruwiot rtquf Kt.ir.ij tl a' the conduct of tbe t loops should I*.47 words
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Article42 1914-10-15 8 It is hoped, that sooner or later, the King may he moved to make public the letter which he rece-ived from the Kaiser afte-r England had presented her ultimatnm. It is said to be of an atrocious character, states a home paper.42 words
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Article45 1914-10-15 8 The Rev. Owen S. Watkins, a Methodist chaplain with tbe British Forces in France, writes Oor men are splendid. I thought I km w them, but I take off my hat to Mr. Thomas Atkins as the bravtst and most heroic soul in the world.45 words
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Article38 1914-10-15 8 The correspondent of the Journal in Belgium declares he has been iufurmtd by several German officers tbat the German Umpeiur has given general orders to the German Hiiuii-H to shoot without trial all war corresponelents who ate captured.38 words
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Article52 1914-10-15 8 At a meeting of tho Penang Municipal Commission on the 18ih inst. the Municipal Cojiniisfioners decideel to inako a trial ut the suggestion by the Registrar of Vehicle s as to a new system of lighting riksbas by uieans of a lamp fixed in the middlo of the axle underneath52 words
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Article50 1914-10-15 8 A meeting will be held at tbe Amateur Drawing Association to morrow at 8 p.m. in commemoration of the birthday of Coufucius, Dr. Lim Boon Keng will preside, and the Cbineso Consul General and Mr. Tan Tcek So n have kindly consented to addrerss the meeting. All interested are welcome.50 words
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Article52 1914-10-15 8 The Portuguese Legation at Peking h.-s informed Keutcr's Ag< ncy that by order i f the British Govtrnmeut the British cruiser Argonaut arrived at Lisbon on September 28 and tin tl a x-.lute in honour of the Portuguese Government and nation. Tho reception accorded to the ship was very cordial52 words
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Article56 1914-10-15 8 Thero was an outbreak of fire yesterday at Tiong Kahru, eff Ontrain ltoud. The FireBrigade turned out but, as has happened more than once before in this neighbourhood, they could not g^t to the Bcene of tlo blazo owing to the condition of tho road. In tho meantimo a house56 words
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Article64 1914-10-15 8 A member of tbe K< d Cross who arrived at Mideilekerke from Mons says that a Ger man otlice-r told him that in the fighting at l.'aiubrai on Augu.nt 20 the (JeriiiauH lust 25.CX).) in killed. The canal b-tw. en Moux and Conde was filled with bodies of the eWd.64 words
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Article59 1914-10-15 8 Tho Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Excl ;inj;e asks all tirmH interested w either fioiuewaul or outward cargo on board (i< r mau or Austrian vessels now seeking refuge iv D-itch East Indies ports, nho have not &l■'tady done so, to send full particulars to tht acting Secretary. An official59 words
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Article66 1914-10-15 8 Mr. Lloyd George, in the course of a n ply to a deputation from the aMatthi of Municipal Corporations saH We Lave won with the silver bullets before. We tinarccd Europe in the greatest war we ever fought, and that is what won. Of course, British tenacity and British courage66 words
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Article63 1914-10-15 8 The S. 0. Morning Post states We hare private information to the effect t'mt the lirnt Australian mHmhl of 20 000 men irrivid in 22 tiansports, aud were safel> landed iv M .r-eillts on Mcniry laa4 (Sm c inber 28). The next cont'Ogent, which in now being prepared and will63 words
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Article76 1914-10-15 8 On the Bth inst. five Chinese broke into a krd»i at lit ii tons and held up th" pp-pri -tor. a i hinaman. Faihng to Jiscovt r tliu whereabouts of the cash-box, the ruffian's Utfhted nandlesand applied tiiem to live different parts of their victim's body. I'uder stress of tbe76 words
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Article86 1914-10-15 8 It was st itc d early list unutli tint the German mjuisiti ods from G!i>'nt iv lii v <-' .•ci.upotion are 2.A00 gillonx if benzine, •.'5O gallons of mineral wat i», iiie-.tKlO lb. ot oats, a hundred bicjelea, ten motor cycles, 25 Ma ■MM d air tyliuil. is for motor86 words
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Article77 1914-10-15 8 It is officially notified by the Marine Department that a coral shoal, with least water three fathoms LAV. o.S mMi in the uorthern approach to Sai.dikm Harbour. It is bbout three cables in length in p.n eiilcrly tnd westerly direction and abo'it half a cable iv width. lii lies 2'JO77 words
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Article76 1914-10-15 8 In an article in the August number of the Prussian Year Book, FfejMM Deibruck, th- famous Pan G> rman, dixcuiMr* the pos Hibility of war, and -invests that there is not the reui.itot po-sibilily of Italy abandoning hiralii-R. 'i lie profi.hHor is good e.ao-.ii<li to promise. Italy Savoy, Tuni*,acd other76 words
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Article133 1914-10-15 8 The Tango Maru, bouirw >>d bound from Atistrklia, »ayH a paia>-ia| li in the South C'liiua MorniuK Po*t, my rtn having si^hUHl aG< rman cruiser of about 4,000 ton.' on Sipiemter 28, proceeding m nth m l.itituili 1 ii. _ice ••< uth and longtitudf 1 M degrees an»t. It is133 words
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Article389 1914-10-15 8 Mr. J. Bentley. of Messrs. Robiuson »n4 Co., has left for home by the mail, on holiday. Dr. Ferguson, formerly of SliaDghai, lia« been awaided tbe decoration of tho Third Order of Kawo. Mr. Alfred Vivian Wijoyekoon has filed bis petition for admission to practise v advocate389 words
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Article85 1914-10-15 8 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Re'gistiar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending October 10, there were 212 deaths (InB males, 54 females), giving a ratio per niille of population of 3:1.48. Malarial fever rcu juntod for 23 diathg, phthisis 87,85 words
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Article153 1914-10-15 8 Following upon lively intjrviows with tuans ami nieins niy« riitis wlii-.pi ring* have recently be-in heard from tho pn riucts of smoky cojkhdiisis. Allegations appear to have been mil-; ;i '.in;st tin; 1.. menials responsible for purchases at 1-cal markets inasmuch as chargt.s for loatchet liave aelvanced153 words
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Article176 1914-10-15 8 Mr. G. Egerton A^yiii-Motinu, writes to t!i(i editor of tliu Piuau^ <ii/efe:— I have read with prido, not uumixei uiJinorrow, tho letter of An Hd Soldier, puhhi-lird in your Usuo of yesterday's date. Sorro v, be caus* these nit in who want to go to lv.iropo176 words
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Article114 1914-10-15 8 Mrs. 11. B. Saltnpnd desires to acknowledge with thauk* tho following suUtipt.irm S'ie a»ks us to state that the Hum of Jti'M (two hundred and fifty pounds) out of kha fnud his been transmitted by telegraph on October 13 to the lirlgitn Minister, London, for tiis relief114 words
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Advertisement190 1914-10-15 8 OLD TOM Jas. london COUTTS GIN 6" Co. Sole Importers: GALDBEGK, MACGREGOR ft Co.\ Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. >^ Johcre Agents A. O. HARPER A CO. lllllllllllHllllllllllilllllilll LW For g||i CATERING WELL DONE jJP^I Vi one must go to L/l 1 1 LjmL o. |i| r^—^. Garden190 words
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Advertisement89 1914-10-15 8 ALHAMBRA CINEMaTOSIUra TMEaTM, BEICH ROID. 2nd Show 9.lft p.m Ist Show 7.80 p.m. In 6 Parts MARGUERITE OF NAVARRE DUMAS EXCITING DRAMA In 6 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 639—7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C. J. WILLIAMSON. Manager. A LABOI STOCK OF GRAMOPHONE RECORDS all DOUBLE-SIDED to be89 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-15 8 Latent advertisements of the day appear on pace 6 and 11.11 words
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Article72 1914-10-15 9 London, October 14. 1.10 p.m. Lor 3 Cuizon, speaking at Harrow, deprecated the opinion that the war would be over by Christmas. He believed that more than one Christmas would pass before the troops returned home. The Call to Arms. London, October 14, 1.10 p.m. The72 words
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Article531 1914-10-15 9 Progress in the French Arena. RiDTtit Special and Ordinabt Wa« Tklii.kams. London. October 13, 5 p.m. A communique says In the oentre we have progressed in tho region of Berry-ao-bac and slightly advanced towards Sjuaio. We also p'OL;ro«s3:l north of Malincort and our tro >ps hold tli.' heights531 words
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Article164 1914-10-15 9 We are indebted to the French Consnl, Comte de Bjndy, for the following telegram I Paris, October 18, 4.10 p.m. The Belgian Government left Ostend this morning for Havre where it is going to bo installed. Tho Kiug of Belgium has re-uained at tbe head of hi.s164 words
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Article367 1914-10-15 9 The Aland Islands comprise a group of siuill islands, nearly 800 in number, uiauy of th.-m mere r >eks and ski nits, ia the moctli of the Gnlf of Rjthnia, beloagiug to Finland. They were mentioned first in connection with the war on August 8 v lien367 words
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Article204 1914-10-15 9 New king Takes the Oaths, Übutbs's Telegram. I i. 1..n. October 14, 4.15 p,m. Htikhare«t The new Roumanian King. Ferdinand, took tlm aooession ontlj b.fjn parliament and bad a roost cordiil reception. One pissagn in his declaration I s nvo tbe country as a good Roumanian was especially choured.204 words
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Article19 1914-10-15 9 London. October 14. 4.15 p.m. Rome: (.'trdmtl (liaparri has been »r pointed Papal Secretary si State.19 words
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Article71 1914-10-15 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, October 15. It is feared there will be an over supply of rubber. Old schemes are reappearing, and the Rubber Growers' Association project, entitled Rubber Roadways, previously mentioned, is expected to be remodelled on a larger scale. The following interim dividends are71 words
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Article1017 1914-10-15 9 A Very Real Loss to the German Empire. We quote tbe following leading article on the fate of Tsingtau from the North China Daily News of October 8 Tho fate of Tsingtan has a reality for British residents in the Far Kast, an appeal to their1,017 words
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Article332 1914-10-15 9 Affairs of General and Electrical Engineering Co. lkfore tbe Chief Justice, Mr. Bucknill, K.C., in tbe Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, an application was made by Sir Evelyn Ellis, on behalf of William McNeill and Com pany, that a receiver be appointed to Uke over the whole of332 words
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Article336 1914-10-15 9 Provision for Meeting Excess Expenditure. In the current issue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette, there is printed tbe draft of an enactment to make final provision for the public service for the year 1913. It reads as follows: Whereas by Enactment No. 16 of IHI2 a336 words
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Article179 1914-10-15 9 Germany Long Striving to Get Possession. It may be recalled that on September 10, in tbe House of Assembly at Cape Town, Oeneral Smuts, who was received with cheers, endorse i Oeueial Botha's motion to si a loyal message to the King assuring His Majesty of179 words
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Article60 1914-10-15 9 Tbe Cochin Kabbor Co. has had its rubber factory on Vellankar* Estate, South India, buruod, to tbe ground and about 12,100 lbs. of rubber were lost. Tbe machinery fortuuitely wan tared. The factory cost over Us. 65,000 and was tally coverol by insurance. It U un lerHto... 1 that tin60 words
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Article1978 1914-10-15 9 POLISHED VARIETY PROVED TO BLAME. The Wollastoii-kloss Expedition. The report of the directors of the Institute for Medical Research, Koala Lumpur, for the year 1918, contains these observations on tbe use of unpolished rice as an article of diet and tbe prevention of beri-beri Since tbe publication1,978 words
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Article148 1914-10-15 9 Before Mr. Justice T. Sercorabe Smith in the Supreme Court, Penaiig, on Tue- lay, tlie hearing wax concluded nf the suit in which Mrs. Lan FooDg Chee (Nonya Chan hi sued Che Din bin Mohamed A riff, son of iho late Mr. Mohamed Ariff, claiming the sum148 words
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Article21 1914-10-15 9 The output from the Uiddletoa tin ruinea for September was: -Sluicing 186 pi-uln, tiibute 18 rjiculs, a total uf 204 picnls.21 words
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Article2035 1914-10-15 10 EXCITING EVENTS OF THE SEVENTIES. Riots, and How They Were Quelled Chinese riots and armed gang robberies were very serious matters in this Colony and the M ilay States in the early seventies. Present residents can hardly imagine what mise-huf and trouble the Chinese riots oaused. Tbe2,035 words
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Article, Illustration128 1914-10-15 10 Three lines marked will be found on the map. The top line shows whore the first contact took place, the bottom line the position to which the Allies retired s'ow.y after that first contact aud the middle line approximately the pomtion they have reached in driving back the128 words
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Article151 1914-10-15 10 The following official war news received from the War Ministry of Japan was communicated to the N. C. Daily News by U. I. J. M. Consul -General. The service ship Wakamiya Maru and the mine sweeper Nsgato Maru No. 3, hit mechanical mines on the forenoon151 words
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Article107 1914-10-15 10 The following are advertisements taken from tbe Personal columns of The Times L>ungt>rs at City Bars! Why not prove your tnaubood by assisting your country at this time of crisis. Your help is needed. Eulist at once. Wi 1 participant Expeditionary Force anti i Ipating victorious advance, endeavour oon vey107 words
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Article932 1914-10-15 10 Marvels of Modern Monster Weapons. There are still in our midst many people who cannot reconcile Belgian courage with the recent fall of the Xamur forts, says a home paper. These critios probably overlook the fact that the conquest of a fort is largely a question of932 words
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151 1914-10-15 10 The Daily Chronicle wites:— Profound dissatisfaction still exists with the methods of the censorship of the press in connection with the war. There are three quite separate grounds of complaint. (1) The refusal to allow war correspondent!) to accompany the Expeditionary Force (2) The151 words
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Article85 1914-10-15 10 The Bengal Chamber of Commerce Las addressed strongly worded letters to tin Bengal Govemuitnt rig'.r> ing the explort* of the Eaim oin tho Bay. It is pointed out that Calcutta, the, moit iuii<>rtant MMI in the East, is absolutely unguarded s i far as shipping concerned, and ai-ki '.I. at85 words
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Letter406 1914-10-15 10 To the Editor of the Stmirs Time Bir, Referring to the paragraph which appeared in your issue of yesterilny about local gang robbery cases, kii'.dly allow mo to point out that the cases in question are only about half the number that have occurred lately. Why, only406 words
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Article442 1914-10-15 10 Effect of Panama Canal on The Islands' Trade. Mr. Consul H. A. Richards, in his report on the trade of tho Society Islands in l'.)l;t, says To the optimist the proepects are all couleur tie rose the opening of the Panama Canal will mean more ships calling,442 words
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Article20 1914-10-15 10 A German wire receiv d at Shanghai alleges that the Germans havu rapturtdßO aeroplanes sont from France to li' Igiaao,20 words
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Article199 1914-10-15 10 The departure for home of Colonel C. I). Bruce, accompanied by Mm. an.l His* Ilrucu, is only the more regretted by his many friends because they mutt sympathise in bis going, says the N'urtli China Daily News, Shanghai. It wai in v r tcj In- > that Colonel Hruce would199 words
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Article1103 1914-10-15 11 Impressions of a Belfast Lady. The Belfast Evening Telegraph has pub lislk.l koqip noU* by a Kelfast lady— sister I, I' Hickcy, of tin' Mercantile Bank, Singapore who was compelled to have on the outbreak of war. The article give* a very fresh impression of Liege and il-,1,103 words
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Article34 1914-10-15 11 Swiium.iii; club Uunclns fur Sunday will brave Johnston'* 1 ai at s\ 9. and 10 am., M 0 and to I p.m. and rulurn at 8.30 and 9.50 a.m., 18.15, 8 and 6.30 p.m.34 words
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Article724 1914-10-15 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 14, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Shares are only Dominal. Sou. Vaui Butibs. Sillies. 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/8 C 1 Am<ioJ»va 2/3724 words
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Advertisement61 1914-10-15 11 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to «ay that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and DU.rt.oea> Hetuedy has saved the lives of more ptupie aad relieved more Buffering than any other remedy in existence. It i* known all o'vvr '.he civiliz.-d worll for its apeei y > asaa ot61 words
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Advertisement78 1914-10-15 11 The chemist was wrapping a bottle up quick, Bat the boy was as oate m a rat, For be cried I say, mister 1 your 're just a bit siiok— Ho, yon d >n't catch me paying for that I I know waat I want I— l wa« told to78 words
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Advertisement488 1914-10-15 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTIAB THEATHE, BEACH ROAD TO-NIGHT. LIFE IS A GAME 3 PARTS (1 at Show). MAX AND HIS RIVAL 3 PARTS 1 2nd Show). WHERE THE ROAD FORKS 3 PARTS (2nd Show "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction of A lhri-t and Bkncoolkn Strkets. TO-NIGHT THE488 words
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Advertisement217 1914-10-15 11 Messrs. Wearne Bros., Limited, write to us as p copy below I regarding the behaviour of COLUMB IP TYRES manufactured by the PROWODNIK CO., Riga Russia. Ipoh, 23rd July, 1914. Messrs The Columb Tyre Co. (Far East), Singapore. Deau Sirs, In answer to your letter of the 18th inst., we217 words
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Article2505 1914-10-15 12 SICCESS IN CULTIVATION OF RUBBER. Conditions Identical with Malaya. Mr. F. Nibrac, of Demerara, British Guiana, contributes to Dun's Review an instructive article on rubber cultivation in winch has met with much BjBMM under conditions in many identical with those of tbe Malay Peninsula. W n produce the2,505 words
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Article794 1914-10-15 12 How Soldiers are Fed During V Campaign. Two million men are assembled at this moment on a fighting front of 800 miles, says a recent issue of a home paper. Their fitness to withstand the shock of battle is largely dependent upon the excellence of their food794 words
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Article1818 1914-10-15 12 Jane 27. —Assassination of Archduk Franz Ferdinand and his consort tt Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 23. Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet i*1,818 words
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Article494 1914-10-15 12 Cheerful Spirits and Hearty Appetites Graphic stories of the carnage at the front were told by some of the 700 wounded men who arrived at Southampton on September 2 from the fighting line. On one occasion, it was said, the Scots Greys charged through the ranks of494 words
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Article302 1914-10-15 12 If you can keep your head when all about you An. lo lag theirs and blaming it on you If you can trust yourself when all men doubt yon, But make allowance for their donbting too If you cau wait and not be tired of waiting, Or being lied302 words
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Advertisement142 1914-10-15 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IM WEAKNESS. NEURASTHENIA Wf%& CONSUMPTION B^bV K##l chlorosis j*oß lA affk §*fc* Deschscns m «/«vo ni B ,Q All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and Rives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better t*ian142 words
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Advertisement251 1914-10-15 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Mow*. Kolly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffle* Hotel. Money Changer Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Boiope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh ft Co., Bras Basah Road The Refreshment Bnffut, Tank Road Railway Station. Moasrs.251 words
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Advertisement156 1914-10-15 13 w I I ft/ M W^^\ HtaMlHwd ovtr Half CMtury. XWAUJ uu/a/jK J ames Motion l^^2^fc^ Illl:c l lurvejint Imtrumentt *"^*^ip^^ -^^^^3 Watch, Clock and Chronometer f^i^Bß^a-, "'.-^gjpgS"^"" KUkert and Jewellers. aH» CmßPt X^< '^1^ ■^^■■^^^Bt^^»«» tlio Marine Surveyors, Straits V*^Ldo9L Scttlimente, and by \^&o**^ y£\. '•U*^''" mr S' appoiDtment156 words
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Advertisement1675 1914-10-15 14 „w s LARGEST PAIOUP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTLRI COMPAIO. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICBi Winor^eter H..M, 1«»»po~ LONDOM OFFIOB sa, OM rfewry, E.G. 1%. Compaa, bas £!»0.000 aapoaftod with ta. Seanxn. Ooert at ft^land. sad mtphes wMk the BnWsk Lils assanaat Ownpaalai Art1,675 words
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Advertisement563 1914-10-15 14 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capiUlzes tbe briiris cf a concern. It protect the boMtifss from being orifpled tbroi'Bh tbe withdrawal o' a dec»a«.fd patten's intfrißt. It provides apaiLS* ci. dit irupairment. It st>en t tlun6 finaocal ht.udint and proves an invalnablo a^et. This InrU'sme isnud on Endowu.. Nt principle?, covers twol.v«s,563 words
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Advertisement138 1914-10-15 14 AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., To bo held at m. MATHIL.I E," Nc 9ss, Uiper Srracgoon Read (near the 81L Milestone), On Pato»day. Octobkr 1?, at 4 p v. (Now on view). CHIN'Q KENG LEE 00., Auctioneers. 14-10 17.10 FOR MOTOR GAR INSURANCE you cannot do better than THE138 words
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Article910 1914-10-15 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Car in War The special correspondent of The Times, who was lately in Belgium, writes as follows Of recent weeks the people of England have heard much about bitter engagements between opposing troops, and, more vaguely, about the movement to910 words
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Article150 1914-10-15 15 The clash of war among the nations in Europe has not modified the views the supporters of a Channel tunnel. Several Peers and members of Parliament who have for lout; shown an interest in the scheme were seen by a Standard representative. Bach, though unwilling to make150 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-15 15 Vor Children's Hacking Coogh at Night Woods Great Peppermint Care Is Sd.12 words
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Advertisement365 1914-10-15 15 DUNCOP TYRES. MOTOR, I CYCLE MOTOR CYCLE, SOLID. NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dun] op Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE. Obtainable at365 words
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Advertisement728 1914-10-15 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. TELEGRAPH OPERATORB WANTED. Wanted, Telegraph Operators by tbe 8.N.8. Government. Apply to UUTHRIE Jk Co., Ltd., Singapore. JOB v728 words
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Advertisement445 1914-10-15 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS: IN DO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-B 12-2 15 TO BE lET OR SOLD TO LET. That desirable residence, Aucbencairn," No. 1, Tanglin Hill, frethly done up. Apply to SYME Co 11 8 a TO LET. No 1, Thompson Road, Windsor Hill." Apply to Tan445 words
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Advertisement366 1914-10-15 16 WTWEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipcbacdkrs, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co.. Ltd. Best Multiplar Bracd Hair Beltings. code: flags of all sizes ready In stock. Prices reasonable. 1-7 80-8-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS.366 words
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Advertisement540 1914-10-15 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ihlp-Chsniil«r», government and Municipal Contractor!, General Importers ami Exporters, and Commisilon Agent i, l state, Rice-Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Addross: "GUANKIAT," Co dbs: A. B. C. (th Edition «nd A 1. Telephone Noh.— Office 12P3 a- 1 1174. (Private 1460). Solb Aokmts540 words
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Advertisement413 1914-10-15 16 TAN SENG GHONG GO. Architects an J General Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES BUILDING SURVEYS. ETC. UNDER BIROPEAN SUPERVISION. 14, Rafflem Quay (Top Floor Telephone, 1386. CHARGES MODERATE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man drx'K not wait to put on his overcoat until he has become nearly frozen, and whtn the413 words
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Miscellaneous224 1914-10-15 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.-Miscellane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of fl per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each insor ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scali Rates224 words
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