The Straits Times, 31 October 1914
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Title Section13 1914-10-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.«:»5 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement22 1914-10-31 1 BEER. I KATZ BROS., LIMITED. ■i STOCKTAKING SALE For Two Weeks Only. NOVEMBER 2 to 1 4. Every Article Reduced! UNUSUAL BARGAINS22 words
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Advertisement183 1914-10-31 1 ROBINSON CO FOR THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND A Large Selection of CABIN TRUNKS. At Special Prices. ii w_Htt_____i*"^&______wK <i> No. 7866. No. 1102-H. THE GRANIT FIBRE THE TRAVELLER'S Cabin Trunk, made of specially prepared Black Japanned Canvas Cabin Trunk, Brown Pibre, fitted with Bentwood Bat- fitted Brass Lock, Iron Ledges, Lock183 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-31 1 I GOODRICH TYRES. i| Soli ><imts: ■MAMBON GILFILLAN *CO LTD10 words
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Article1959 1914-10-31 2 REASON WHY HE RESIGNED HIS COMMAND. Stinging Reply from Gen. Smuts. The commuaiqne printed below has been issued by the Official Press Bureau The following is toe text of the corresinndenoo which has been exchanged between ex-General Beyers and General Smuts with regard to the former's resignation of1,959 words
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Article31 1914-10-31 2 1 hope,' 1 said tbe kind lady, as she handed the tramp a penny, you'll not squander this on vile liquor." Don't you be alarmed, ma'am. I always drink the Debt."31 words
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Article32 1914-10-31 2 There's a town which most people call Liege, They say that it should rhyme with siege. Tbe puzzle, you see. Is the stroke on the "c." Will someone explain and oblige I32 words
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Advertisement219 1914-10-31 2 > I 1 JiT^|hB A daily dose pI Of > < ehs -.bade m# #m l^y #m U>< \/^l I BRAND feW I Tonic I will help you to look !0^ }0, well feel well and keep fit Kjs mentally and physically k^ powerful invieorator. &v< VJ- It can be219 words
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Advertisement58 1914-10-31 2 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood for rlirutuatiniu. 1'nntm external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few days it will get yoa up and ont into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins act! soon rid the system ot tbic troublesome58 words
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Advertisement385 1914-10-31 2 Getßdof ThosePnnries (McuraSoap and Ointment Will help you w hen :.ll else fails. Unsightly complexions are often n '..I to "ocial advancement anc 1 j::incss success. Start life right. Samples Free by Post ullrurr Soap and (Mimm-nr m.IiI cv,r\»h*t». ii rmrh »'th :(-'-[> txiok trrr fnini m-in-.t t*.i Nrwh«Ty. ;7.385 words
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Advertisement516 1914-10-31 2 Bcechim's Pills, ihfv ire juB ihe thing as family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet bren put before the public. For over half a century this medicine has been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Bcechaii s Fits have spread516 words
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Article2426 1914-10-31 3 WHAT IS LEFT OF MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE. A City of Cave- Dwellers. A despatch to tbe Daily Mail, dated from Khcims, September 20, says With tbe first light of tbe damp dawn there begins to stream along tbe road to Kpernay such a procession of refugees from the city2,426 words
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Advertisement489 1914-10-31 3 ITB A 8 GOOD TO-DAY MMP WHEN I BOUGHT IT!" //A/// UBE That's I expression cannon to //fijfff QU/AN u«ersol tl -gWAN" Fonntasn— f/ji/J/ Off Hal ttosewhol weuaedtbeir-SWAN" f//f iff INK for any pf» ;4 from one week op J&MJmj to year, .last think o. tfyW D©c- not dog Of489 words
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Advertisement13 1914-10-31 3 For Cnildnn's Hacking Cough at Nigh Wood* On at Peppermint Core Is Sd.13 words
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Advertisement983 1914-10-31 3 I S. Smith Son, L Chronometer Makers to the Admiralty. BRASS -CASED CLOCK. LEVER MOVtMLMI. Will go In any positron. STEAMERS W V„ v|S 3L f4 17 6 BUNGALOWS. Iff^l f^J 10 in CAMPS. am-S^^^^il W| 12 in. OFFICES. W^L M e\ \)Wm 10 GENERAL \\//Ar "^L""' Catalogues of Clocks983 words
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Advertisement377 1914-10-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PITO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China. Japan. Penang, Ceylon. Australia. India, Aden. Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft > THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN377 words
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Advertisement509 1914-10-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n.ytk; JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. strvice in maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the latest509 words
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Advertisement660 1914-10-31 4 BTEAMER SAILIH6S. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semenk, Bachok, Kaiymm Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Knhlak and Bangkok. Due Departure A STEAMER Nov. 3 Nov. 7-3 p.m. >• n 1O 14-3 p.m. ii 17 213 p.m.660 words
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Advertisement475 1914-10-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" Illli NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For fuTther particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. pa The475 words
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Advertisement404 1914-10-31 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinqaporb to Java Poets, Port Davwin Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, via Tokbes Straits. Also taking panxeogerH and oarco with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Posts, British New Guinea, New Britain, Tasxianian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage- Superb Soenary. A404 words
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Advertisement725 1914-10-31 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt C^o* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 1 8 Co. lyer Quay. DNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Bpe«lman Pangkal- Pinang. 2° v> Japara Batavia, Cberibon and Stmirang. N T Singkara725 words
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Advertisement439 1914-10-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INOO-CHiNA STUM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direct Sorvioe to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills ol Ladin. tor Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoc. Tientsin, Newchwang, Yaogtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc., eta, etc. Steamers. Tons. Commander. Kutsako 4,895439 words
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Advertisement362 1914-10-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA BHOBEN KAISHA (OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP CO..ID.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular cargo service with six steamers calling at Moji, Yokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay and on the return voyage calling at Tatioorin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. Intbndbd Sailings For Port Swettenham,362 words
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Advertisement690 1914-10-31 5 NOTICES. SINGAPORE AND BTRAITS DIRECTORY. 1915. AU papers in tbe bands of tbe pnblic referring to the Directory ishou'd bs returned to the PnMiabers a* once. Firms, Planting Companies or individuals whose names were omitted from tbe Directory for this year, and who desire their names to appear ia the690 words
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Advertisement722 1914-10-31 5 NOTICES. NOTICE. Mr. Wiliiam H. Taylor, Singapore, reoently employed by us, is no longer in our service. POWELL 4 CO., Auctionttrs. 8010 211 GOVERNMENT^OTICE." Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, tbe !28rd November, 1014, at the Master Attendant's Office, Singapore, for the supply of rations for tho722 words
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Advertisement785 1914-10-31 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND REBIDENCL Large oomfoitable rooms with quiet Englißb family, $60 a month. Apply Comfortable, c, o Straits Times. 8110 c 1111 EUROPEAN STOREKEEPER WANTED. Wanted, a reliable European Storekeeper with good knowledge of Engineering requisites. Salary offered according to experience and ability. Permanent position for suitable mtn785 words
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Advertisement217 1914-10-31 6 (bate of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNEB, REPAIRER aud REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs medcrats. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice eiven to intending buyers of new or second hand pianos. Estimates for r. pairs made. Trial order mMM SAILORS' HOME. Telephone 1163. 1-8 a217 words
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Article103 1914-10-31 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, October 31. High Water. Ml a.m., 9.19 p.m. Warders' Concert for Relief Fund. Sunday, November I. High Water, 9.46 a.m., 10 2 p.m. Monday, November 2. High Water, 9.53 a.m., 10.39 pm Tuesday, November 3. High Water, 1)1:1 a.m., 11.11 p.m Wednesday, November 4. High103 words
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Article98 1914-10-31 7 TO-DAT. Batu Paliat 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang 3 pm Penang am' Rangoon 8 pm Saigon 8 pm Rhio, Billiton. Batavia. CliirilKm, Saruarang, Sourabaya, Ampanan, Mararmsr etc. 3 pm Kerimon 4 pm Colombo 4.80 pm Monday. Korimon 8 am Saigon 11 am Batu Paliat 898 words
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Article40 1914-10-31 7 L,»FT SlKOAPOM ■Sept. 9 Sept. 11 ■v-nt. 17 Sept. 28 Sept. 80 3ct. 1 Jet* 8 >rt. 16 Dot. 22 )ct. 29 D»Di IH LiOMI October IDOH 26 26 26 Abkitii Oct. 2f, Oct. 28 Oct. 2640 words
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Article47 1914-10-31 7 Time-ball, on Fort Canning and Mount Kaber drop daily at 1 p-m., Singapore stan.Urd time, corresponding to 6 a.m. h mean time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday vben it is fired at one o'clock.47 words
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Article522 1914-10-31 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to tho Straitn 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 London522 words
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Article478 1914-10-31 7 Sunday, November I, 1914. St. Andruw's Cathedral.— 2lth Sunday liter Trinitj. All Saints Day. 7.45 a.m. —Holy Communion (Choral), [otroit. 436 I'rocl Service. Merbeche Hymn it Offertory, 428; Hymn at Communion, !H, M > 'extra vhi Hymn at Ablutions, 445 Suuc Dimittis, Barnby. 9.15 a.m.— Matins followed by478 words
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Article155 1914-10-31 7 EXCHANGE SIKiiAPOU, OcTOBM 31. 1914 Oa Loaaoa Bank 4 ni/i 2/4£ Demand 8/4J, PriviteBm/8 3/4; On I/ioia Bank T. T. 174; Oa HoMu«oifa...Bank d/d M 20% Da Sa*NQßAi....Bink d/d 105 On Java. Bank T. T. 141 i OB Jataii Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns buying rate 18.64 India155 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article188 1914-10-31 7 Iwne 1 Boyen Value 10 10 Ampftng 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Beltt 100 10 10 BrumK 0.7S 10 10 Kamp&i 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KinU Association 41 41 KinUTin 1.13.0 £1 £1 Laliat Miner 10 8 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10188 words
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Article605 1914-10-31 7 "J 16 1 Buyer*. Sellers. 2/- 2/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Jar* 2/8 8/8 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 0/9 7/0 3/- 2/- Bating Malak» /6 /10 £1 £1 Batu Ti«a 1.6.0 1.16.9 2/- 2/- bekoh -/8 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 1.6.0 1.8.0 £1 41 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 ■if.605 words
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Article136 1914-10-31 7 issue .a Valued BuyeWl 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/--41 41 Pref. 1.0.0 5/- 6/- Electric T'wsyi 8/--10 10 Franer k Neave 60.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 85.00 100 m Howartb Erekine 100 7%Prel. 100 100 Kat» Bro, Det. 10 10 Maynard Co. 100 100 R. Hargreavee Bella136 words
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Article43 1914-10-31 7 DEBENTURE S. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% 11,284 500 Spore Municipal 4»% Singapore Electric of 1909 11,001,000 pat Tramways 6* -£850,000 Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%di» S'poreMunicipals% »1,878,000 B%pm B'pore Municipal 4% .£300,000 Vi\ Spore Municipal H% of 1907 (1,600,000 pa43 words
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Advertisement202 1914-10-31 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. November 2.— At saleroom Two Motor Bicycles Sunbean and Indian, at 11. November 8. At Htleroom, two Rubber Tyred Victoria and one Cow, at 11. November 3. At sakroom, land and houses, Hituate at Kallang Rd., etc., at 2.80. November 8. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges,202 words
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Advertisement10 1914-10-31 7 For Chronic Chert Complaint., Woods' Great Peppermint Core U. ftd10 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-31 7 h JIBS! en BOUTON ROUQE FELUCCA ■■MP NILOMETER ■HBff SPECIALS. CARLS BERG BEER^ Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.36 words
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Advertisement67 1914-10-31 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD. TO-NIIHTI PRESENTS AT ».1» Q. F. B. MASTERPIECE r m T~"B HF jjs 3 m a^sT (In 4 Reels). A Strong and Exciting Melodrama of a Naughty Boy who turni out a Chivalrous Naval Olfloer and Befriends those to whom he had ever been67 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-10-31 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, October SO. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M Bared. 83 Fab 29.929 29.786 29.815 Temp. 86.i 87 0 79.0 Wet Hulb Tber 79.0 79.0 75.5 Pir. aj Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 90.0 Mm 71.2 Mas. in Sun 14 .0 Te rad. Ther95 words
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1175 1914-10-31 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, OCTOBER 81. WAR IN WEST AND EAST. Reports from the western theatre of operations tend to become monotonous. "We continue to iv ike progress." "We have not lost ground at any point are the sort of messages we receive day by day. They are gratifying beyond1,175 words
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Article324 1914-10-31 8 The bill for securing the control of the Press during war was passed through all its stages yesterday afternoon by the Legislative Council. It was not printed and circulated before the meeting and the press had no chance of e-xpressing any views in regard to it. We do not complain324 words
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Article25 1914-10-31 8 In all probability a lift will be put up at an eaily date at the General Hospital, Singapore. The cost is estimated at about 113,000.25 words
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Article30 1914-10-31 8 The special committee on tho estimates for next year consider that two additional inspectors are required, one at Singapore and one at Penang, to deal especially with motor car work.30 words
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Article42 1914-10-31 8 In these days more than usual interest should be taken in the stock takiiig sale a. MSSSSSJ. Katz Bros., which starts on Monday and lasts a fortnight, providing as it does an excellent opportunity to people to save money on tbeir purchases.42 words
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Article41 1914-10-31 8 With the additions to be made to the European staff of tbe Postal Department in the Strait* Settlements, the hope is expressed that effective supervision will be maintained over tbe junior employees, witb a view to the prompt despatch of business.41 words
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Article48 1914-10-31 8 Mr. H. S. Kirwan is prepared to give riding lessons at half price to all volunteers who are proceeding borne. As the time is limit, d two lessons are being given a day. Mr. Kirwan has a good supply of horses and exce-llent grounds for conducting the lessons.48 words
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Article48 1914-10-31 8 A letter has been received by tbe Imperial Merchant Service Guild from the Admiralty expressing thanks for tho valuable assistance of the Guild in arranging for the supply of officers for the mint) sweeping flotilla. Ttie Guild recomuended 36 officer* for this branch, though many more members volunteered.48 words
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Article54 1914-10-31 8 Tbe I'enang members of the select com mittee appointed to consider the estimates for the ensuing year, the Hons. A. T. Bryant, A. It. Adams and Robert Young, strongly recommend additional accommodation for tbe Government nurses in the Northern Settlement. The nurses, tbey say in their report, should be made54 words
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Article62 1914-10-31 8 In the Colonial estimates for 1915 there appears a sum of 177,145, royalty on pbo*plia'.u, Christmas Island. The special coinujiit'.e upp .i'jted to report on the estimates for Siugapore, Malacca and Labutu consider that iv view of the cessatiou of exports of phosphate to Germany and Austria, hitherto the largtst62 words
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Article92 1914-10-31 8 Tbe management of Rallies Hotel have arranged for to night a festive evening wbicb will appeal to those who like a good dinner, dancing and music. By kind permission of the O.C. the Malay States Guides the band of the regiment will play during dinner, a special menu, and afterwards92 words
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Article95 1914-10-31 8 It is hereby notified in the Government Gazette that tbe prefix Surgeon hitherto used in all Commissions granted to the various officer rauks of tbe midical unii-. Singapore and Penang Volunteer Corps, will in future be dispensed with. Officers now holding such ranks will accordingly have rank and titles corresponding95 words
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Article339 1914-10-31 8 H. E. the Governor leaven today for Kuala KaDjisar and Mr. H. J. Wilkiiisou will be bia deputy duriig his absenct-. The monthly meeting of the Church Workers 1 Association will be hold on Novem ber 4, at 4.30 p.m., at Bishop's Lodge. Mr. E. Pnllen Thompson,339 words
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Article84 1914-10-31 8 Lieut. -Colonel Derrick writes as follows With reference to the information contained in the paragraph relative to recruiting for the S.V.C. which appeared in yesterday's issue of your paper, I have to iuform you that it is both unauthorised and incorrect." We made application to a reliable; source84 words
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Article175 1914-10-31 8 We have received a Lumber of letters from Eurasians who profess great indignation that the new infuntiy unit is to be restricted to Europeans of unmixed descent. In order to close this matter we quoted the specific volunteer regulations. The question is not one of sentiment but of175 words
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Article168 1914-10-31 8 Yesterday afternoon the Colony of German prisoners and their guards win; transferred from St. John's Islni.il, which has s rved the purpose of an internment cimp since the beginning of the war, to the now compound at Tangliu barracks. Th.y were brought by launch to168 words
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Article173 1914-10-31 8 Messages to Java s;ly that Minister I!' it ling, Minister for Finance, has resigned, and will be succeeded by Mr. Treub, the pn-Hi-nt Minister for Agriculture. It has not yet been announced who will be Mr. Treub's Mum sxor, although it is thought probable that173 words
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Advertisement174 1914-10-31 8 OLD TOM Jas. LONDON COUTTS G N 6? Co. Sole Importers: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR ft CO.X Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Jobore Agents A. G. HARPER A 00. |W KEEP THE BUSINESS FLAGS FLYING. Purchase only British Goods, or those of our Allies. Largest Stocks in the Straits AT174 words
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Advertisement139 1914-10-31 8 ALHAMBRA CINEMtTOfIRIPH T«»T«F, SEtCH RO«B. 2nd t how 9.16 p.m. Ist Show 780 p.m. LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE! ARRIVED BY SUNDAY'S MAIL Continued Success of PEERLESS PAUL PEDRINI PASTIMES ON A BATTLESHIP TOBY. THE BIG MONKEY. See the Mystery Picture IN THE STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT and the exciting drama139 words
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Article1865 1914-10-31 9 Turkey Attacks Russia. ALLIES STEADY PROGRESS. The Belgian's Superb Defence. Great Progress by Allied Forces. Hkbtir's Special and ()ki>inary Was Tkliokams. LoodoD, October 30, 4.15 a.m. Petrograd A Turkish cruiser bombarded Tlieodogia in tbe Crimea for an hour ou Thursday morning. It damaged the cathedral, harbour sheds and1,865 words
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Article2405 1914-10-31 9 EMERGENCY MEASURES UNDER CONSIDERATION. The Prince J Wales's Fund. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon at whioh there were present His Excellency the Governor (Sir A. H. Young, K.C.M.G.), His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General R. K. R. Reade, C.8.), the2,405 words
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Article75 1914-10-31 9 (From Ocr Own Corrbspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, October 31. Floods at Kuala Ktibu are the biggest ever known, the line being impassable south of the station and mail passengers having to transfer, walking nearly half a mile. There were four feet of water in tho houses on Thursday.75 words
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Article121 1914-10-31 9 (Fbox Oub Own Corrbspondiht.) Ipoh. October :il. The first day of the Ipoh races was marred by heavy rain and the running was consequently heavy. There was a good attendance. Results are as follows Race I.— Knight 1, Anu 2, Mary Ann S. Time 1.16J sees. Race 2.121 words
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Article347 1914-10-31 9 Satisfactory State of Singapore's Health. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Messrs. Koland Brad dell, A. J. \V. Watkins, Tan Kheara Hock, Leong Man Sau, Chua Keng Chia, Cbing Keog Lee, B. Hall347 words
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Article115 1914-10-31 9 In the Second Court, at Penang, before Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel, Kalli, a Kling, was charged with causing a disturbance. The accused went round China Street, Cbulia Street, acd other thoroughfares in tbo vicinity bawling out that four German ships had arrived in port and115 words
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Article2077 1914-10-31 10 BILL TO SECURE CONTROL OF THE PRESS. Trading With the Enemy Ordinance. We reproduce be-low tlie fall text of two muiiuris passed by the legislative Council yesterday. The luoaMins were carried through all stiyes at tbe one sitting. The Naval an 1 Military News (Emergency) Ordinance reads as2,077 words
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Article99 1914-10-31 10 A proposal to form an Austrian Company for tbe Shanghai Volunteer Corps is now carried into effect, tnd tbe company in working order. There are about 35 men enrolled. Macy more Austriaos ate in Shanghai, among them being the crews of several merchant ships unable to leave tbe port, and99 words
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Article2255 1914-10-31 10 PROGRESS OF THE PAST YE4RS BUSINESS. Causes for Falling Off in Trade. The second annual general meeting of United Engineers, Ltd., was held in the office of Messrs. Derrick and Co., yesterday, at noon. Mr. C. E. F. Sanderson (chairman) presided and the other director-shareholders present were Messrs.2,255 words
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Article58 1914-10-31 10 General Pau tells of a Fr< nch non commissioned officer who was bting examined on the subject of tactics. "Give me an lusUnct of stratify" was tbe question. Tb( thought hard, then replied: Wl cv in battle you ruo out of ammunition and don't want the enemy to know it,58 words
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Article, Illustration89 1914-10-31 10 As far as can bo gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise on to Laon and then turning sharply east through Argonno and north of Vurdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to89 words
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Article780 1914-10-31 11 (KkOM A COBRBSPONDINT.) Soerabaya. October 22. Meetings have bean held locally by the Armenian*. Arabs and Bengalees for tbe purpose of ini»ii>y funds for the sufferers in Holland and the colonies. Tbe Armenians i n.ittt which succeeded in a Mini of Fl. 12,076 within a day. The780 words
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216 1914-10-31 11 A concert arraD^cil by the Ceylon Tamils' Aftaociation in aiii o( llic I'riuc •of Wales'* ml held last night at tin V.ll. 1 '1 litre was a large ami represea tative audit nee including the Bishop of Sir.«»pore anti Mrs. Ftrguaon Davie. Ont special feature of216 words
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Article987 1914-10-31 11 Breach of Postal At Penang. The following extract from the Pining Gazette of Thursday last relates to a case which has already been referred to in a telegram from our Penang correspondent In connection with the case in which W. Hinnen, a Swiss, who was charged before987 words
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Article41 1914-10-31 11 Dealer: "Well, Hir. of coarse yoa mast t lit- tin- oas or leave im. There 'c is, with nil is Luiuperfectiona on 'is 'tad, an the poet Ah, your friund the poet can't have looked at his legs," replied the customer.41 words
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Article790 1914-10-31 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 29, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Nov. Valci Bdyirs. SiLLisa. 2/- AlUgar 1/8 < 1 AnKloJ»va 3/3 3/790 words
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Advertisement68 1914-10-31 11 Chamberlain* Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is safe to say that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy baa saved I the lives of more people aad relieved more Buffering than any other remedy ia existence It is known all over the civilised world for I 1 ita speedy cures68 words
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Advertisement49 1914-10-31 11 Ob breads the tape in life's stern rase, Victory is to tbe strong Stnv valiantly tor pride of plaoe, Be not buhind tbe throng. Health and strength yoa all may via, And fortune, if yoa sac her If mck and sorry, (ben bf>cin i id Woods' Great Pepparuiint Cure.49 words
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Advertisement253 1914-10-31 11 MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE. BEACH ROAD, TO-NIOHT. First rite Lubln Detective Film THE ACCUSING HAND IN 9 PARTS (First Show) The ambrotio Film Co. Masterplec* AFTER FIFTY YEARS which has won universal favour TOOI I HKII WITH EXCELLENT KEYSTONE AND OTHER COMEDIES. GALA PERFORMANCE. TALSMAT ANJOOMANARA will be btaged ToNi({ht! To-Nl^ht!:253 words
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Advertisement389 1914-10-31 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. mTchelin TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner TO-NIGHT. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. 0. H. B. Lees and Officers, the Band of the Malay389 words
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Article1453 1914-10-31 12 REALISM AND HUMOUR IN A SOLDIERS DIARY. Battle Hymn. Harold Asbton writing from Paris on September 15 gives the following story to tbe Daily News This is a faithful copy of the diary written laboriously in a washing book- of —of the 4th Ammunition Column, Brd1,453 words
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Article422 1914-10-31 12 Strange Customs of a Night Of Magic. Tonight is Hallowe'en, the night of nights for magic and divination. The origin of the festival has never been ascertained, but it corresponds with tbe Greek feast of Stachys, mentioned by St. Paul. In olden times it was yen< rally believed to422 words
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Article196 1914-10-31 12 Tbe Admiralty has purchased a fireless locomotive for service at one of the explosives depots, where absolute safety from fire is of the first importance. The locomotive, which resembles in appearance a miniature railway engine minus the smokestack, is without fire or heating apparatus of any kind. Its196 words
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Article115 1914-10-31 12 In the Vacation Court in London, Mr. Berridge, the receiver and manager of Messrs. liccliHU'in, pianoforte manufacturers, of W'mj pole-street (a German firm), was granted by Mr. Juotioe Saakejr leave to serve short notice of motion on the Pianoforte Manufacturers' Association for an injunction. Tbe cause of action115 words
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Article799 1914-10-31 12 An Inhabitant's Life During Recent Siege. A plain, unvarnished account of life in Liege during the siege is given in a little book entitled The Siege of Liege a Chapter in the History of the European War, which has been written by Dr. Paul Hamelius, Professor of lOnglish799 words
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Article246 1914-10-31 12 Lady Blake, in an artiole in Tbe Nineteenth Century and After on The Sacred Bo Tree at Anaradhapura, tbe ancient capital of Ceylon, tells a story of a lady in austere garb and of dogmatic demeanour who visited the tree while an English gentleman was246 words
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Article17 1914-10-31 12 Doctor. Do yon talk in your sleep Patient.—" No I talk in other people's I'm a clergyman."17 words
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Article2163 1914-10-31 12 Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduk Franz Ferdinand and bis consort at Sarajevo in Bosni July 25.— Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28. Austria declares war on Servia ou tbe ground of complicity in the Sarajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is2,163 words
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203 1914-10-31 12 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of tbe following further contributions to date Amount already acknowledged 935,164.01 M. Morrison, Ist Donation M A. \V. Vick do 100 V. M. C. (Home Fund entirely)... 25 "Anonymous" 100 Dr. C. S.203 words
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Article176 1914-10-31 12 Horrockses is a household name in every part of tbo globe. There must be many who would like to learn bow ll'jmx-ksirs' great cotton fabric business originated. Such as are interested will find the story set forth in a b-Kiklet M|M on tbe occasion of tl».- visit of the ir176 words
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Advertisement365 1914-10-31 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS |^A K M^L All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better thai i-ncooked meat. Chaiijbeates. etc. GREATEST MOBILIZATION EAST OF SUEZ OF ALL-BRITISH365 words
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Advertisement298 1914-10-31 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTMI MLE Of TWO MOTOR BICYCLES "SUNBEAM" AND "INDIAN," At Powell Co.'b Saleroom, On Mondat, Novkmbir 2, at 11 a.m. (Now on view). POWBLL k CO.. Auctioneers. 80-10 8110 AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLEDOES, On Tuesday, Novbvbbb 8, 1914, at 10 a m. On Thursday, Novimbbb298 words
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Advertisement211 1914-10-31 13 IF it were not for light, downy 1 beards many a razor would have no market. The tough beard or the tender skin is the real shaving test and the Gillette is the one razor that meets that test every day with millions of satisfied users. Three minutes is all211 words
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Advertisement480 1914-10-31 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAIO UP CAPITAL (Sh. TaeU 7,500,000 Head Office Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHES: Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Cantor, Hankow, Hongkong, K< be, Peking, Tientsin. Tsinanfu, Tsiugtau, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWIN6 BANKS AND BANKERB ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank tacr Handel nnd Industrie, B.480 words
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Advertisement998 1914-10-31 14 INSURANCE^ PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE c. 1 i P r»T!d Z lhrnn ce D h br th D 8 C D^ rD P r Uct Uie bo(liD being ctirprxl through the withdrawal of a deceased paitnern inttr.st It i Drcv^ln'm "w" ia^ m "t.cnKtlun/fin.nc'al sUnding and «te.^«r t DVa ble *2*: Tblß998 words
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Article992 1914-10-31 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS Shortage of Petrol in Germany. In Tbe Autocar of September 26. there is an informative article showiD" why Germany is on tbe threshold of a famine in motor spirit. The writer concludes The exact position, therefore, is that to-day Oeimauy hM992 words
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Article17 1914-10-31 15 A bold front may be all right, bat it re quires a backbone to make it perfect.17 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-31 15 Children's Colds. Why let the children rack their 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 DisI pennants and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement460 1914-10-31 16 IHRQP'Q CALCARIUM lllUltUL U SANITARY WASHABLE l^feae? I DISTEMPER j^MSTEMPEH SIXTY DIFFERENTTSHADES. GrL^_^-^~m Retain their colour for rAu. over the Housed Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANQ and MALACCA. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WMTEO. Wanted, two gcod j jbbiDg compositors. Arply personally. Manaiter, Strats Times. CHAR6E OF CHILOREN WANTEO. Lady460 words
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Advertisement420 1914-10-31 16 NOTICES. Kl AM KIAT A CO. 108 109. Market Street. TelephoDo No. 421. Sbipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Et-t -ti> Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Braid Hair Beltings. code: flags of all sizes ready In stock Prices reasonable. 1-7 80S IB TENTS420 words
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Advertisement500 1914-10-31 16 SINGAPORE CUB FIXTIRES Straits Times List. Tht following fix tun* ir the onrrent t« »Dd important forthcoming fix tores are kindl j supplied by the secretaries of tho variant. clubs. Convenient forum on which to make tho returns will bo supplied on application tc the Manager, Straits Tiuiin. Singapore Golf500 words
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Miscellaneous228 1914-10-31 16 Straits Xbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane cjub wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per foot lines for one or two insertions. Notices oi Births, Marriages, or DafttliB, if not exceeding four lines, II each inscr ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scllm228 words
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