The Straits Times, 21 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-21 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.62H SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 21. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1914-10-21 1 ulTI" BEER. pX JSHAWKNIT SOCKS. New Stock just arrived, in the very Latest Shades, Gray. Amethyst, Tan, Navy, Kelly Green, Panama and Black. Men's Wear tf)f g\g\ The thin** m»n like, to U7 U. •VT VF P©f Pcllf. be particular about scarfs, sliirls, gloves, and the like. We arr headquarters251 words
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Advertisement100 1914-10-21 1 ROBINSON CO. JUST TO HAND, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF BORDERED CASEMENT CLOTHS BORDERED DATH oir.ee 4Mnches wide, BOTH SIDES A(i nonto 4U Cell IS 36 inches wide. pg,. yard 35 cents lij&*tie&i~--, 48 inches wide, per y ard r CT 45 and 55 cents > x per yard. Also without100 words
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Advertisement31 1914-10-21 1 i (KARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Acjknts: ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LTC PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging KONG HING CHEONG COMPANY. Adalphl Hotel Buildings, Singapore. Branch »t Penang' 1-6 81-6-1631 words
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Article2039 1914-10-21 2 FRENCH PROTESTS AGAINST BARBARITIES. Facts Placed Before The Powers. i The stories of German atrocities in the course of the present war have been in some quarters looked upon as newspaper tales and have been stigmatised as incredible. To soch as still hold that view, the following2,039 words
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Article92 1914-10-21 2 There had been an explosion in a powder mill, and the proprietor, who was away on a pleasure trip, hurried home to make an investigation. How did it happen he asked the foreman. Who was to blame Well, you see, sir," replied the foreman, "it was like this. Bill want92 words
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Advertisement148 1914-10-21 2 y AFTER I! ILLNESS P !^yy Many people find great difficulty tC<tl n recovering their full strength, £>^? until they begin to take 1 -ITANA'- I > v BRAND Q/7 I Tonic I The Prompt and Powerful Invigorator jS^2 Under its influence the blood is JS< iC~{t enriched, the appetite148 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-21 2 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rheumatism. Uae an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into tbe sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement569 1914-10-21 2 After months of suffering, Venn's then cure absolute "I (uffes'd from a bad Chest Cough, und I triad innumerable so called 'cures,' It gettng the slightest benefit. It I my v hole body, and the phlegm k. pi clogging up lh« air -.rtagej till I c v d hird.y k>i«atiia.569 words
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Advertisement452 1914-10-21 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE From wellgrown troea. For particulars and prioes, apply to A. FRANKBL, Siulan Batata, or at Viotoria Street. 317 a MOTOR CYCLE FOR BALE. Ariel, 1911 model, froo engim variable Sear. Tyres almost new. To go d rncDiDii order. Apply Box No. 799, Straits452 words
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Article1350 1914-10-21 3 THE NATION REALISING THE TRUTH. Famine and Revolution Coming. The Copenhagen correspondent of The Standard, writing on September 8, said Germany under the war At the outset, during tho period of general mobilisation, the whole country resembled an armed camp; soldiers were everywhere; ordinary railway traffic was1,350 words
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Article489 1914-10-21 3 Message from Sir J. Murray's Daughter. Brigadier Mary Murray, of the Salvation Army, who is amongst those who are hold up in Brussels, has forwarded an interesting letter to the Internatiocal Headquarters of tbe Army, 101, Queen Victoria Street. Following are extracts from her epistle489 words
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Article141 1914-10-21 3 With tbe prominence niven to the subject of radium, some interest attaches to a brief report by Mr. Edgar T. Wherry describing a deposit of oarnotite near Mau-li Chunk, Pennsylvania, publixbed as Bulletin 580 H of the United States Geological Survey. Carnotite is one of the radium-bearing141 words
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Advertisement656 1914-10-21 3 Weakness Debility IRON 'JELLOIDS, 1 the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your l>l(X)d and fortify your s\ stem against climatic effects. After a course of Ikon JBLUMDS,' the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and656 words
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Advertisement34 1914-10-21 3 Children's ColdsWhy let tbe children rack tbeir little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by all DUlensariea and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement351 1914-10-21 3 THATS WHAT I LIKE.' Jf^ioiJter sees s/ie /^f^^yjf^^^i trees i£ nccause t/iat F* maJßjes ncr so noniry I j and Coor. says s/ie \a vjou/c/jit he lafni&oiit L J y&J it tor f/avoiirma £iie CXcSn^ pudaJmas and sauce Chs. J. GAUPP CO., 33, Raffles Place, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS and MARINE OPTICIANS.351 words
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Advertisement447 1914-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.&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. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO. LTD. BETWEEN447 words
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Advertisement508 1914-10-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A FortnighMy servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Oovernment. The New Twin-screw Stcamera maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted508 words
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Advertisement634 1914-10-21 4 STEAMER BAIUWGB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai. Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singors, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bsndon, Langsnen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Due Departure A STEAMER Oct. S4— B p.m. Oct. 27 SI -8 p.m. The Steamers are fitted throughout634 words
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Advertisement941 1914-10-21 4 OICJMCII OH I LIN lid. "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 fuither particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniglng Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 a AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singapore to Java Poets,941 words
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Advertisement680 1914-10-21 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt i&g C^o* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. I 8, Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDU GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate Do Sock ...Bengalis, Berombang, Paneh, Aiaban and Be!awan Deli. Oct. 23 Singkel Pontianik.680 words
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Advertisement463 1914-10-21 5 GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS. LTD. FOR EUROPE. A vessel with excellent assenger aocommodatinn, owryiDg Dootor and Stewardess and fitted with t'eotric li^Ut and fans in oabiDS, will be despatcbed early next month. Through tare, Singapore to London, OS6-10-O. For farther pariioalars, apply to BOUSTE4D k CO., Agents SO-10 n \^P^^EZ_^Sv463 words
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Advertisement118 1914-10-21 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLYER QUAY. G. OTOMUNE CO. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A Great Selection of Japanese Silk Goods SUCH AS Kimonos, "Mandarin" Coats, Dressing Gowns. Ladies' Vests, Motor Veils, Handkerchiefs, Sunshades, Hand Bags, Socks and Stockings, etc. Finest Quality. Up-to-date Designs. Moderate118 words
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Advertisement716 1914-10-21 6 NOTICEB 60VERNMHIT NOTIFICATION. TtsMMixwill be received, np to noon on SatmUa), tbe Tth November, IH4, at the Colonial Secretary's Offioe, Singapore, the Resident Councillor* Office, Penang, and the Resident* Office, Malacca, from person* desirous of contracting for supples for the Government at Singapore, Pecang, and Malacca, respectively, for a period716 words
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Advertisement621 1914-10-21 6 NOTICES. NOTICE. I hereby givt notice that my connection with P. A. Beine Co ot 57, Malacca Street, erased on 80th September, 1914. PATRICK ALEXANDER BBINS, 13- A, Change Alley. 3010 3410 NOTICE. P.A.H A Register of Estate Manage™ and Assistants has been started by this Association. Employers, having vacant621 words
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Advertisement262 1914-10-21 6 SECOND-HAND PIANOS. We have several instruments returned from hire to be sold at reasonable prices. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD., Raffles Plaoe. RESIDENT MEDICAL SUPERVISION. Finest tailing and Boating. left) Clif. and Baautif u. Vknra. <** 41 kj PORT DICKBON. With 8 Bungalow; an 3 a Pier— l 2 Bedrcoia?. Doable262 words
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Advertisement380 1914-10-21 6 LAXESX ADVERTISEMENTS VICTORIA FOR SALE. One Rubber-tyn <i Victoria, 8 'eater. In good condition. What offers Apply to Branne, c/o Strait* Time*. 2110 28 10 RUBBER EBTATE ABBIBTANT WANTED. Required for th« Pelepah Valley Rubbtr Estate, Kota Tinggi Brd Assistant, ager) 21—25. Must be of English Nationality and educated at380 words
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Advertisement208 1914-10-21 6 TO LET. Hoose No. 8, Mount Blisabeth, recently renovated. Six bedroom*, 4 bathroocjs, large verandah, outhouses, (tabling and tennis ccmt Aleo lionse No. 8, Meant Elizabeth. Apply CHINO KKNO LBB 4 CO., Auctioneers 2110 a KEMPAB, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Fourth OiJioaiy Annual (ieacral Meeting of the208 words
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Article366 1914-10-21 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passengtr bookings to the Strait* are taken from th-i London and China Express. It should be understand that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that iutending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:366 words
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Article96 1914-10-21 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, October 21. High Water. 1I)>1 a.m. Thursday, October 22. High Water, 0.0 a.m., 11.24 a.m. Friday, October 23. High Water, 0.47 a.m., 0.1 p.m. Volunteer nuH-tiug. Drill Hall, 5.80 p.m. Municipal Commission, 2.30. Saturday, October 24. High Water, LM a.m., 0.11 p.m. Sunday, October 25.96 words
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Article116 1914-10-21 7 Today. I. Swettenham and T. Ans iii 8 pm Batu Pahat 8 pm Bangkok 4.30 pm To-MOaaow. Kerimon 8 am Palau Batam and I'ul.iu Itulung 8 am Pouloe Soegi 8 am I'nnti.iimk 10 am \nan.ba aud N'atana Is. noon Muar and Malacca 'i pm Billiton, SouraUtva. Samarang116 words
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Article30 1914-10-21 7 LIPT HINOAPOBI. DOP IH LjOXDON AkUVai Sept. 3 'ber Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 1530 words
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Article118 1914-10-21 7 Latest Arrivals Lint of T&Mels in port at 10 a m. on October 21, 1914. British. I .i.K- Date of Arrival Remarks. Chengtu '20 1014 No. 4 Wharf Hunt- Ho 2110-14 Inner Koada Kut San« 20 10 14 No. 7 Wharf Pidk -mi, > do No. 8 fVharf118 words
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Article78 1914-10-21 7 Wounded German officers bitterly com meat on the cowardice of tiieir ambulance corps, who fled will, ibeir retreating aruiie*. leaving the wound, d ti- die. A German pro feuor writiug homo says Our ambulance servioe behaved s'aiuifuHy. It left uh without food or drink 'or two days, and then bolted78 words
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Article82 1914-10-21 7 Straits Times List. The following fixtures tor tbe ourrent wo I and important forthcoming fixtures are kind'; supplied by the secretaries of the variout olubs. Convenient forms on which to makt tho returns will be supplied en application U tbe Manager, Straits Timu«. Singapore Cricket Club. Oct.82 words
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Article182 1914-10-21 7 Mr. Riobtrd Hardinge Davis, the well known American war correspondent, reports I found in the trenches at Soiasons immediately after the Germans retroated bayonets with a saw edge thit tear the flesh and rip the bone. These were, he states, machine made and although their existence is182 words
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Article152 1914-10-21 7 After the withdrawal of the Russians from East Prussia the Germans approached the frontier town of Wiilation. The Russians occupying the trench* s replied wtakly and then ceased tiring. The Germans continued their fusillade for an hour and a half and then, as no sign of the152 words
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Article41 1914-10-21 7 Time balls on Fort Canuing and Mount Fabev drop daily at 1 p.m.. Singapore standard time, corresponding to 0 a.m. Greenwich mean time. Tho time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day except ing41 words
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Article160 1914-10-21 7 BXCHANOB Bim*APOES, Octobib 21, 1014 On Lomoom Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/t 2/4 On India Bank T. m> 174 j Om Houo«oiio...Bank d/d m 24 f Om SKA>OHAi....Bank d/d M 102] Om Java Bank T. T. 141 J Om Jap am Bank d/d160 words
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Article187 1914-10-21 7 l J«™ 3 Buyen Value 10 10 Ampann 7.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.12.6 £1 £1 Lahat Kiner 10 6 Malayan Collieriee £1 £1 Malayan187 words
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Article640 1914-10-21 7 R UBBER. v!3Sj 2/- 3/- AllaK»i 1/8 1/7 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 2/6 8/4 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 7/8 8/2/- 2/- BatangMaiaU -/6 /10 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 1.5.0 1.16.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bekob -/4 -/7J £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.6.8 1.10.6 £1 £1 Bakit Lintang 2.7.6 2.12.6 norn 2/- S/- Bakit640 words
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Article123 1914-10-21 7 vs2>l Bnyen 41 £I B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 41 41 PR* 1.0.0 1.2.8 5/- 8/- Bleotrie T'ways 3,9 4/8 10 10 Fraaer Neave 5C.00 65.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 95.00 If 1.00 100 Howarth Erskine 46.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 K«ti Bro. Def. 100.00 125.00 10 10123 words
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Article59 1914-10-21 7 Buyer* Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5\ £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% |1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4,% of 1907 «1,600,000 pa Buyers SeDen Spore Municipal *k% of 1909 »I,oo\ooo pw Spore Municipal 4°,', 2,000.000 9%dia S'poro Municipal 4% X30U.000 93, *%The buying quotations of sterling shares59 words
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Advertisement122 1914-10-21 7 AUCTION SALES Pow ell and Co. October 21. At No. 1 Oxley Rise wax polished teak housahold furniture, etc property of L. f, Payne Hag at 2. October 21. —At Hurwood, No. 51, Orange Roal exoellcnt wax polished teak hoUHehol 1 furniture, etc., at 3.30. October 24. -At No. 85,122 words
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Advertisement17 1914-10-21 7 f BOUTON ROUQE CARLSBERG THE EAST ASIATIC GO., LTD., Singapore. THE QUALITY THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.17 words
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Advertisement50 1914-10-21 7 THE OHEATEST DETECTIVE DRAMA TO- NIC HT I AT 9,15 TO-NIGHT II AX THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. PROTEA AMD THE INFERNAL AUTOMOBILE (In 4 Reels). A Highly Sensational Detective Drama, depicting Furious Strifes between a Goldmine Usurper and his captors full of Thrills and Exciting Incidents from start to finish.50 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1914-10-21 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, October 20. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 0 p.m.. Bared. 82 Fah 29.915 29.889 29.906 Temp. 89.0 810 78.0 Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 75.0 7 CO Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Tomp. 88.0 Mm 74.8 Max. in Sun 1E5.8 Tc rad. Ther 72.096 words
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1164 1914-10-21 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21. RALLY TO THE FLAG. On Friday afternoon at t.30 Mr. Darbi shire, than whom no more popular oommand ant could have been found, will meet at tue Drill Hall, Beach Road, all the young men who have provisionally promised to join the Infantry unit1,164 words
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Article33 1914-10-21 8 Careful inveatigators calculate that the Germans maotacred 1,500 civilian* in the province of Namor, 1.300 in liainant, 1,100 in Brabant, 600 in the province of Lirgr, aod Vso in the Limburg and Lux-iuburg33 words
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Article13 1914-10-21 8 This is the 109 th anniversary of Nelson's great naval victory at Trafalgar.13 words
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Article25 1914-10-21 8 The statement is made by Messrs. Samuel Montagu '.hat £40,000 of silver, which sank with the Empress of Ireland off lather Poirt, has been recovered.25 words
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Article27 1914-10-21 8 An anonymous Herne Hill patriot has found the title of Frankfurt-road offensive to his anti-Teutonic- susceptibilities and has obliterated the offending name with an artistic poster, Liege-road."27 words
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Article40 1914-10-21 8 At a recent meeting of the directors of the Xoith China Insurance Co, Ltd., a final dividend of 12^ per cent, on the paid-up capital at ex.. 2 3g, and a bonus of 15 per cent, to contributors was recommended.40 words
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Article41 1914-10-21 8 The Kaiser, without intending it, has proved to be the greatest friend tue British Empire t-vtr met in its long and oventful history. We are the pieces. Ue has supplied the cement.— A Frtnch born Canadian iv the 4th Dragoon Guards.41 words
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Article44 1914-10-21 8 Reporting a lull at Tsingtan, a message from Tokio of October 9, published in bhaughai, states lt is officially announced that at Tuingtau the German tire is blackening. The rope of the German captive ba'loon ha-i been cut and the balloon has drifted away.44 words
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Article57 1914-10-21 8 A collection sj articles which should appeal forcibly to the ladies of Singapore, is being showu at 60, 1( itllt-s Hotel, by Madame Maligne, who is visiting Singapore for a few weeks. The goods includo modtl gowns, etc., from the best Paris houses, and they may be inspected daily between57 words
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Article48 1914-10-21 8 A message of German origin, dated New York, October 7, says Count Zeppelin is preparing a raid of airships on England, and adds the interesting fiction that England Las imported Mohammedan Indian troops into Krnncr, as she apprehends uncest and consequently tries to take the native troops from48 words
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Article70 1914-10-21 8 For some time past the Tan Quee Lav Street neighbourhood has been the scene of much disturbance. Consequently, when three Ttoclows were brought before the rocond magistrate this morning charged with committing an affray in that quarter they were severely dealt with. Fourteen days' rigorous imprisonment, without the option ot70 words
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Article79 1914-10-21 8 Many of the German firms doing bnsineM in Bombay are incorporating their firms in India. This has proved a distinct advantage in thu way of getting delivery of goods arrived per Hansa Line boats which were seized as prizes of war. Delivery iv every case is buint> granted, on firnn79 words
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Article83 1914-10-21 8 The Biblical and Literary IU search Society meets tomorrow evening at H..10, in the V.M.C.A. The subject for discussion is: Is Scholarship Hostile to Religiuu The discussion will be opened by Mr. Kitzmiller, of the Mtthodist Episcopal Mission, and all who attend are invited to participate. A new interest has83 words
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Article92 1914-10-21 8 The Brussels correspondent of Le Matin stats that the German losst-H at Maubtug* totalled 40,000. Lc Matin, in publishing detail* concerning the aiego of Maukx nyo. mentionH that the wood of Louicres, about six kilometers from the centre of the town, was offered for sale in July, 1011, and was92 words
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Article127 1914-10-21 8 According to information passed by the censor, the Japanese fleet blockading the Bay of Kiauchau through the brave and untiring work of ttie selected officers aud men, has completed its work of clearing thu water oh far as the second defence line or to tin neighbourhood of the et.trance to127 words
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Article123 1914-10-21 8 The inauguration of what will undoubtedly prove on<> of the greatest benefits conferred on Raogkok during the present reign will take plaice next month when the King will personally proceed to the Pump 11 Bangkok's new water supply and set the main pump in motion. The occa«ion las been fittingly123 words
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Article130 1914-10-21 8 The case which occupied the attention of tho Chief Juatioe, Mr. Buckuill, K.C., in the Supreme Court, yesterday, waa resumed tbia morning. The action is one for $5,000 and oosU, brought by Tawana Manjoor atoatan, a general merchant late of li>B, Suutli Hri>it;« Koad, against Tho Van llok and Tho130 words
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Article427 1914-10-21 8 The Daily Chronicle's Geneva correspondent statr* that the Kaiser caught a severe cold while inspecting the trenches around Verdun recently, and was drenched with rain. In the first casualty list issued by ths War Office on September 2, Major f. A. L. Yate, the King's Own Yorkshire427 words
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Article93 1914-10-21 8 A business girls' supper is being arranged for Saturday next. After supper, au address will be given by Miss Rad/ord on Women's Future Responsibility in the Businf ss World. The Fiist Aid contest will be held Saturday, October 31, at 4 :IO p.m., at the93 words
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Article106 1914-10-21 8 The great rumour reached its climax this week, states the London correspondent of tho Times of Ceylon, writing on September 18, when thu Star newspaper posters early in the forenoon made every second person exclaim I tuld you so." They, the posters, Htartltd the world of London106 words
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Article175 1914-10-21 8 The atcry about catn-o'-niuetails being found iv the cabins of all the; aflasßM of a Gitrnian warship wrecked in the Baltic has been described ax ridiculous, and jit there is no reason to doubt that it is tun Karly in the war thu S S. Saiidakan,175 words
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Article209 1914-10-21 8 The dropping of sheila on the .Madrax shop* might have done irreparable diuugge to objects of historical interest which could never be replaced, says The StaUbnian. Among them are the Roman Catholic cuMm.'ral of Sao Thome founded by the i'ortugueae is 1904 and the church of209 words
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Advertisement229 1914-10-21 8 RONEO Perfect Filing Systems. Suitable for any business, whether large or small. Letters found or filed in a minimum of time. Inexpensive, simple, can be inspected at the Roneo showrooms. Advice on Filing, Gratis. CARD LEDGERS, STOCK RECORD SYSTEMS. 14a, Collyet* Quay. CHRISTMAS TIDE lUi it ever occmrtd to you229 words
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Advertisement104 1914-10-21 8 ALHAMBRA CI«M«IOGRIPH THEaTIF, BEICH ROID. 2nd Show IMft p.m Ist Show 780 p.m. Exclusive EDgigemeut THE GREAT PAUL PEDRINI In Patriotic Spectacular Act PASTIMES ON A BATTLESHIP featuring TOBY'— i MONKEY The greatest act that ever came to Singapore. ALSO LATEST WAR NEWS la New KMaksr of Paths 1 animated104 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-21 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1227 1914-10-21 9 German Rush for Dover Straits. CRAZY ATTEMPT ENDING BADLY. More Rumours About Ostend From the fact that tbe Belgian army has been fighting between Nienport and Dixmundc. which lie south ot Ostend. it seem* highly probable that tbe report of German occupation of that place was well authenticated,1,227 words
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Article64 1914-10-21 9 Kji'Tuk's Tklboram. London. October 20, U 55 p m. In view of the immense benefits derived from tbe stoppage of t!ie sale of vodka since tbe osjlWssh of war, tbe Russian Tomperanos Society petitioned toe Cxar to forbid for ever tbe sale ot spirits in Russia. Tbe64 words
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Article152 1914-10-21 9 London, October 20, 4.5 a m. The deep significance attaching to this year's Trafalgar celebration is attested by the decorations on the Nelson column in Trafalgar Sqaare. Nelson's deathless signal is dis played in giant lettering on the base of the plinth and near it are wreaths in152 words
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Article72 1914-10-21 9 Allegations Against Foreigner At Penang. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 21. W. Hinnen, a foreign subject, is charged with conveying letters otherwise than through the post. Accused was arrested on a warrant and it is alleged he was found is possession of letters addressed to72 words
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Article41 1914-10-21 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) London, October 20. Bakap pays a final dividend of 10 per cent, and carries forward £2,700. United Lankat's profit is £49,000 and adding it to the balance brought forward there is X'loo,ouo for distribution.41 words
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Article657 1914-10-21 9 Daring Feat by a British Submarine. The following telegrams takf n from Japan papers have been published in Shanghai New Yurk, September '27.- General Kiuck, who extricated himself from a position of great danger, has been strongly reinforoed. His strength is now estimated at two Army Corps. Owing657 words
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Article571 1914-10-21 9 THE MYSTERY OF THE RUSSIAN TROOPS. From a Malayan on Leave. London, September 10. I was one of a large audience who listened to speeches last Friday by Messrs. Winston Churchill, F. E. Smith and Wm. Crooks:— "That England had engaged in a great war was the571 words
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Article161 1914-10-21 9 A telegram dated Tsinan, Oct >ber 3, which seems to have boon despatched by tbe Shantung local gentry to all the leading Chiuese papers in Peking, Tientsin and Shanghai, praises tbe good behaviour of the British troops, which a few days previously passed Tsimo. It may161 words
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Article134 1914-10-21 9 M. Georges Andre has been mentioned in dispatches, promoted to a sergeant, and decorated with the military medal for a great feat of gallantry. Andre is one of France's kreateht athletes, and baa equalled the hnn .'rod metre* world's record of 10 8-saees. He ia also a Rugby134 words
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Article175 1914-10-21 9 HOW MANY ARE READY FOR THE FRONT? On Friday, October 16, we intimated tbat if within ten days 100 men offered their ser vices on the conditions set out below we would cable to tbe War Office a specific offer and a request to be informed whether it175 words
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Article507 1914-10-21 9 Arming Every Man, Child, Cat And Dog. According to Renter's Washington corres pondent, President Wilson has received a telegram from Mr. Gerard, United States Ambassador in Berlin, stating that in the course of a conversation with Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg regarding President Wilson's inquiry, the Imperial Chancellor507 words
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Article123 1914-10-21 9 A wealthy Chinese named Kwan Hung hsiang, who has been acting as chief spy for the Germans in Te:ngtau, was shot under order of the Prefect of Cbimo. He paid the Kiauchau Government about 100,000 yen for tbe monopoly of Chinese drinks at Tsingtau last spring, and123 words
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Article80 1914-10-21 9 The price offered for good sugar*, says a Manila contemporary, is at present higher than has been experienced in the Philippines at this season for a loog time. This is doe mainly to the curtailment of the beot-sagar supply in Europe. There is a prospect that very high prices will80 words
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Article852 1914-10-21 9 UNSOLVED PROBLEM OF STOCK EXCHANGE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, September 18. Here we are still groping in the dark at regards Stock Exchange business and high finance generally. Heroic efforts arc being made in several directions to minimise the existing difficulties and to pave the way (or852 words
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Article16 1914-10-21 9 Mr. and Mr*. Herbert Wei ham left En K Uo J fur Penang on October 8.16 words
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Article1281 1914-10-21 10 llh A OMMMMMHBJ Sourabaya, October 7. Local papers praise the untiring efforts of Vice Admiral Picke, C'ommaude-r of the Netherlands Indies squadron, for the main tainance of Netherlands Indian neutrality. A special Hague messtge states that the Trade Commission —inaugurated at the com mencement of the war1,281 words
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Article, Illustration201 1914-10-21 10 Three lines marked will be fouud on the map. The top line shows where the first contact took place, the bottom line the position to which tho Allies retired slowly after that first contact, and the middle line approximately the position they reachod in driving back the enemy.201 words
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Article174 1914-10-21 10 During tho week which ended on Septerul>< r there was a ceremony in the Chapel of St. George at Windsor which contrasted sadly with the usual solemn pageant when King George and Queen Mary, followed by th» Knights of the Garter, ascend tho staircase and174 words
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Article135 1914-10-21 10 Presidio^ at a meeting of the Indian Empire Club to start a fund to provide comforts {or the Indian troop*, Karl Curzan saxl that it would havo been a political blunder ami a crying shame to relegate to Indians only a secondary share in the war.135 words
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Article44 1914-10-21 10 Mrs. U. B. Salruond, 1 1 tana Lama, Keppcl Harbour. Singapore, acknowledges grate fully the following further contributions Previously acknowledged 18,465 K. Y. Z Mr. A. V. Brown M Messrs. Kobios >n and Cos. Staff 70 Mrs. Scba'er 6 Total 18,57144 words
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Article1318 1914-10-21 10 HOW GERMAN ARMY MARCHES AND FIGHTS. Stragglers Bayonetted Into Ranks. The Boulogne correspondent ot The Standard write*: TbeGeimao invasion of France! I have neen it, and marvelled at the torrent of human fighting machines which Germany has poured into this unhappy country. I have watched that most1,318 words
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Article214 1914-10-21 10 Tenom (Borneo).— 30,000 lbs. American Copper Output. With the possible exception of the silver industry, the copper industry will probably feel the injurious effects of the European war more seriously than any other of the leading American metal industries. During the last five years approximately 50 per214 words
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Article655 1914-10-21 10 Over One Hundred Tons On Olfer. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 161 st auction was held yesterday, when there were ofloied for sale piculs 1,719.99 or 229,332 lbs. and sold piculs 1,M00.49 or 182,198 lbs. The prices realised were:— The next auction will be held655 words
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100 1914-10-21 10 The Honorary Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge, with ni«ny thanks, the receipt of the following further contributions to tht Fund Amount already acknowledged }:t..)65.71 Pupils and Teachers, St. Joseph's Institute, per Brother Stephen U29 J. M. Mac Lean 100 W.J. Trowell K100 words
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Article100 1914-10-21 10 A special meeting o' cotton and f nancUl interests took place at the Chamber of Commerce, Bombay, on October 8. The lion. Mr. Marshall Keid rrended and said the stooks of imported piece-goods in Bombay were now valued at six MM of rupees. Country-made and raw100 words
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Letter401 1914-10-21 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. May I suggest that the authorities mm and/or Municipality take into eouideratioD the value of state controlled .is a means of au^uit-tUng national relief funds. Tickets may be sold for, say, »5, divisible into fifths of $1 each for those who401 words
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189 1914-10-21 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Mr,— l shall be obliged if yon can spare a space and publish the following in your T'linderstand that the Malaka Pinda Rubbi Estate. Limited, is going to buy the Tampiu Rubber Corporation, Limited, for the sum c(189 words
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Article22 1914-10-21 11 The Singapore Golf Club Autumn Cup will be played on Saturday and Sunday next, the '24th and 25th inst.22 words
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Article28 1914-10-21 11 Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.80 and 8.30 p.m., and return at 0.80 and 10.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 6.80 p.m.28 words
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Article46 1914-10-21 11 Singapore Oolf Club. The lndii-8' gp.von competition lor October wu pi ivttl on Monday tat, and resulted in win lot Mrs. H.iidel«-y. The following c»rd§ were returned Mm. B«ddeley 6»— 16=48 MiMKerr 64 10 44 Mrs. Scoulur 48 8 45 Mr*. FinUyion 61 4 4746 words
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Article123 1914-10-21 11 The following story is told of a French hussar who, single handed, took 800 German laws The hussar was a prisoner of the Oermans in a little village, which was suddenly attacked by the French artillery. If you resist," said the Frenchman to tbe panic Btricken123 words
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Article859 1914-10-21 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 19, »W. Meters. Lyall aad Kvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. NOM. VALUI BuTI«S. 81LL1M. I 1? 2/- Allaear 1/8 sVaX." ?/8 1859 words
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Article786 1914-10-21 11 Greatly Lessened Danger la Wounds. From one important aspect, writes the medical correspondent of The Standard, the evolution of explosive weapons has produced results in two diverse directions. While shell tire has become more terrible and destructive, rifle fire is attended by a far lesser fatality than formerly.786 words
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Article83 1914-10-21 11 Mr. H. W. Barton, proprietor of the Times of Burma, was at Rangoon, on the lilth inst., fined Ks. 260 by the District Magistrate, or three months' simple imprisionment, for publishing, on September 28, information regarding the dispositions of one of H.M. vessels, and also with reference to the pursuit83 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-21 11 Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to say that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy has saved tbe lives of more people aad relieved more aaflariaff ibaa sxy other remedy in aytst— >oe It known all over the civilised world for iU apasdy cores of cramps in64 words
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Advertisement49 1914-10-21 11 Cheap monpy," said the business man, Cheap food/ the labourer said Cheap beer," sung out old Dusty Dan, What mattom. beef or bread? That's very well," observed the sag*, Bu. you'll atiree. I 'm sore. Cheap health is sained from youth to age With Woods' Great Pepp imiut Core.49 words
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Advertisement385 1914-10-21 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE MARYBOROUGH II hK IHKA'iKK, BBACH ROAD TO-NIGHT. LIFE IS A GAME S PARTS (Ist Show). MAX AND HIB RIVAL 3 PARTS 2nd Show). WHERE THE ROAD FORKS I a PARTS "»nd Show). THE "CRAG" HOTEL. PENANQ HILLS The Sanatorium ol The Straits Settlements Completely385 words
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Advertisement266 1914-10-21 11 ■JICHELIN ■111 EANS Mileage DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE AND WORKSHOP. Cars repaired and painted. Cars on hire day and night. Space let out at Garage at $1O per month for each car. Tyres, Benzine, Lubricating Oil, Grease, etc for sale. TERMS MODERATE. "raffles bakery AND CONFECTIONERY. Orders executed266 words
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Article1489 1914-10-21 12 PLEASANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS. Great Demand Anticipated. We quote the following from the Financial News of September 16 Rubber is a commodity f saentially associated with the arts of peace. The greater the volume of exchange and the larger tin: auiouut of transport, the more extensive1,489 words
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Article667 1914-10-21 12 Condition jof Demand And Consumption. Thanks to the prompt and liberal action taken by tbo Government of British Malaya, says The Financier of September 15, and the readiness of the banks in Ceylon to give the utmost support to tbo planting commuuity, there seems no ground whatever for667 words
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Article769 1914-10-21 12 Satisfactory Conditions in The Country. A Shanghai resident, who has recently returned from a visit to Russia, has some interesting observations on the state of the country under war conditions, his notes treeing with those of other travellers that affairs generally aro in a satisfactory condition.769 words
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Article275 1914-10-21 12 Thrilling Story of Sergeant Van Der Bern. I have a story of glorious heroism to tell, wrote the Ostend correspondent of the Daily Chronicle. In the Ked Cross Hospital here lies seven-teen-year old Sergeant Van der Bern, danger■rasly wounded. The exploits of this lad, as related to275 words
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Article1929 1914-10-21 12 Jane J7. Awassin.uion of Archdak Franz Ferdinand and bis oonsort at Serajevo in Bosnia. Jaly 25.— Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. Jaly 28.— Austria declares war on Servia od tho ground of complicity in the Sarajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is1,929 words
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Article142 1914-10-21 12 (Forty members of the staff of Simpson's in the Strand waiters and cooks have enlisted.) Forty men from Simpson's Will you 'aye it rare Try a bit of pudding, sir Yes, the Cheddar's fair." Forty men from Simpson's Quitting in a group, Marching off in khaki142 words
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Article211 1914-10-21 12 The Swedish Legation in Tokio has kindly informed the International Sleeping Cur and Expre+s Trains Co., that Swedish newspapers of August 17 give notice that a regular line of communication between Russia and England, via Sweden and Norway, is established. For tho following information, respecting the211 words
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Article105 1914-10-21 12 The following tit-bit is taken from the Deutsche Offiznsblatt, tho officers' newspaper, circulating exclusively among the gentlemen of the army. It is writing about the treatment of Franctireurs in Bolgium, who, it asserts, should be treated as beasts." These men, it continues, should not be shot105 words
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Article95 1914-10-21 12 In a Consular report on Portuguese East Africa it is stated that only nmall quantities of rubber are now exported from the district. It would appear that up to the present the cultivated C'e.ra has not proved a commercial success. The Landolphia kirkii continues to be the principal scuroe for95 words
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Advertisement189 1914-10-21 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION shlcfiosis m 1^ All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Plood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better t*ian uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc. EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE sold by JULIAN189 words
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Advertisement241 1914-10-21 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adolphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Borope Money Changer, Hotel fan Wijk. Messrs. Eoh k Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station.241 words
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Advertisement214 1914-10-21 13 Telephone: 381 ESTABLISHED OVER Teli graphic Addrt MOTION," Singapore. HALF A CENTURY. Jcma.es Motion «s* Co» MARINE AND OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. SINGAPORE. Nautical and Surveying Instruments o* Sill descriptions kept in stock. Watoh, Clock and Chronometer Makers M^^BtsVa^sMMsWa^BsißlßsH and Jewellers. Wsjft MMSJsfllil^L^ilHMßßß^Bßlfilßl Js9kr Certified Compass Adjusters to the Marine 'Q'dT&t Surveyors.214 words
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Advertisement618 1914-10-21 14 t W.T MMNfIV. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF JUT EABTEU COHPAML PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HUOOmU. Wlnofc-ter Ho«-, LONDOM ©FFKW U. OM 4*wry, Tk» Ocpaa, kas £aO.OO» aapoaMai wM. the ft^ma. O«a«« at l-«la^. art mmfUm w«k the Bn*-a La. I— Oa.pa.ie. Act m every618 words
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Advertisement261 1914-10-21 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASBURAHCE CCMPMIY OF CMMOU Established 1883. Direct Government Suoarviaion, Govern m ant Audit. Policies aro "WORLU WIDE." and Non Korf. itable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Buaineaa, 1918, 0ver...»9,876,000.00 Cabh Loans, Settltraoutc, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H.261 words
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Advertisement504 1914-10-21 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, PAID UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 I RESERVE KUNDS 1 Sterling 1,500,000 at 2/ t16,000,000 Silvor > 18,000X00 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 1 6,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS i Bon. Mr. D Landale, Chairman. W L Pattendc n Esq Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Erg. I504 words
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Advertisement487 1914-10-21 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Taola 7,500,000). Head Office Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, K- be. Peking. Tientsin. '1 ninanfu, Tsinetan, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank foer Handel ond Industrie.487 words
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Advertisement850 1914-10-21 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of OFFICE FURNITURE, IKOM SAFBB, TYPEWRITBR9, BTC, At No. 88, Robinson Road. Otm Saturday, October 84, at 1 1 a.m. Comprising a roll, top Roneo steel desk p lished trak writing tabes te»k stationery almeirahß bentwcod standard chairs striah bamplo stands acd a qoantity of850 words
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Article1158 1914-10-21 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Trip to German Camp. Amidst all the horrors of warfare, made infinitely more terrible owing to their Germanization, there are here and there other aspects which provide a Us" horrible tone. As one surveys the campaign as a whole, says1,158 words
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Advertisement170 1914-10-21 15 When reliability is of first importance —when economy matters— for service under most severe conditions for higher than usual efficiency in eizes from \i h.p. to 600 h.p. USE WESTINGHOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving eiceptional service. SOLI A- ENTS: CENTRAL ENGINE170 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-21 15 For Children's Hiking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core U 6£.12 words
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Advertisement297 1914-10-21 15 DUNLOP _A TYRES. MOTOR, /p flP^\ VCLE& MOTOR CYCLE, \V^ JBJ)/ SOLID NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dunlop 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 BRITISH297 words
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Advertisement40 1914-10-21 15 The Dry Gleaning Depot. Orders can now be taken for CLEANING and CUR lino, also dyeing FK4.THERS. PLUMES. AIGRETTES Etc.. any shades. Jutt roceived, N«w Stock Infants' Millinery. Layettes. Etc Mrs. KRAAL, 218, Orchard Road. 20 8 v 17 li40 words
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Advertisement58 1914-10-21 15 WEBT DUIWICH NURS'NG HOME 11 a, Roßendalo Road, WEST DULWICH, S B. for Modical. Surgical aod Ob .t- trio C»"< s. TERMS: £4 4 0 jx r week or by arrnnijc ments according to the special requirements of the oase. EXTRAS: I)n*jic -8, Drills, Rtimolaoto and the n* of tl>u58 words
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Advertisement768 1914-10-21 16 JEFFREYS Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE Ar ALL FIRST-GLASS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson,Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. TO BE LET OB SOLO. FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 81-1 a TO LET. Hous« No.768 words
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Advertisement488 1914-10-21 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LIT. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. <pply So. W, Mt. Sophia. 1-6 a TO LET. Nos. B, 6 and 8. Institution Hill. Apply to No 69, Stanley Street. 18-10 26-10 TO LET. BURWOOD, Nc. 61, Orange Road, from November488 words
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Advertisement636 1914-10-21 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Aobnts: The Molcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all slses ready in stock. Prices reasonable. 17 806-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES.636 words
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Advertisement654 1914-10-21 16 NOTICES. 6UAN KIAT CO.. •hlpXhasdlsrs, Bovsrnmant and Municipal Contractor*, Eeneral Importers snd Eiportert, and Commission Agssts, Estate, Rlcs-MIM and law-Mill Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address GUANKIAT. Codbs: A. B. C. 6th Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Ofßoe: 1388 atd 1174. (Private 1460). Sols Aobmts Fob 6LOBE BOILER FLUID.654 words
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Advertisement476 1914-10-21 16 TANSENGGHCNG&GO Architects and Goneral Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNB, ESTIMATES BUILDING SURVEYB. ETC. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. 14, Raffles Quay (Top Floor). Telephone, 1988. CHARGES MODERATE. EYES TESTED FREE!!! A man does not wait to put on his uvercoat until be ban become nearly frozen, and when the Arya Dispensary (490, North476 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-10-21 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Mißoallane 038 wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four b'nos, II each insor ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scalb Ratbs225 words
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