The Straits Times, 4 January 1915
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Title Section13 1915-01-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.608 UNGA^Og E. MONP^tt^ANUARY 4. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement147 1915-01-04 1 "HI" BEER. BRITISH TOYS I Special Display of DOLL i»tIU6ES. MINIATURE MOTOR CURS, TBIGVGLEB. Etc. Etc LARGEST SELECTION OF DOLLS ft in Singapore. KATZ BROS., LTD -$ARSAPARILLA B^R is the only beverage known by that name which purifies the blood. It is non-alcoholic and preferred by your visitors of both147 words
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Advertisement172 1915-01-04 1 SROBINSON&CO. atest £^p£j Ladies' «i Styles in BlouStes. l&E&Bfc feiii j^Hff I ADIES IVORY WHITE VOILE BLOUBE> t Jl@M*r r i "4 hemstitched Anni rican joke. Coffs and fLUu^\}j^ ~^\-2r I ~**3£ JkMlßfl qoHat edged with Swiss (juipDre lace. f Mff^ ,1 No. KBS. Price: $6.25 each. no. se I172 words
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Advertisement9 1915-01-04 1 ifiOODBICH TYRES. i Soli 4oimti: AOAMBON GILFILLAN; CO., LTD.9 words
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Article2197 1915-01-04 2 Amnerst Estate. FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING AT SHANGHAI. Working Capital Nearly Goi The fourth annual general meeting qf the Amberst Rubber Estate, Ltd., was heU at Shanghai on December 18. Mr. J. D. Clark presided. There were also present Maaxrs. J. \V. (iande and R. D. Neish (tit^Hrs), ami Mr. A.2,197 words
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Article138 1915-01-04 2 A remarkable (eat has earned distinction {or the commander of a dirigible, who was sent out to destroy a railway junction occupied by the Oermans, with bombs. Descending low after evading the enemy's searchlights, the dirigible dropped the first three bombs in rapid succession, bat the fourth,138 words
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Advertisement56 1915-01-04 2 Hazeline Snow I q JMPARTS the beauty that lasts 25 It gives ideal protection against all weathers. j Pit mist, ii a Slorn ,/S Lohdow and Bombay BSJ \jj nature thculd vac Hazeline' Cream. LATEX CUPS MOMI CHESTS JAPANESE SILK AND GENERAL GOODS. YAMATO CO., High Street, Singapore. Estate Requisites.56 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-04 2 Tor Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Croat Peppermint Cora la 6d.12 words
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Advertisement559 1915-01-04 2 London Buying Agents <I We offer you our arrvicea at buying JK«*nts lor Rrttith or (.onttiuntul jrunda. h .tjMish.-il in IK, l. hut tliorouuhl) up-to> d.ite, our aucress in utfutncj hy in.,Lti.c our i v miners hBtBMMi our first aim Five .-xpe.t hu>.r». ni, apatb <l«tfj, mjn.iu* dilVrinl departments, buying559 words
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Advertisement641 1915-01-04 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. A firm of Rood Ftamiuig in Shanghai, China, woild be glad to Ml as Agents for aDy firm wishiuK tD export goods of any dei-crip.ion from tlio Straiti Stttltmentg, anrl Kideratid Malay Sut< m into China. Conesprndence soliailed with n sponMble imrcl.aut* and dealer! in tho Straits Settlement*,641 words
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Article2315 1915-01-04 3 ACCOUNTS OF LIFE IN THE TRENCHES. The Bombardment of Akaba. An officer writes to The Times on November 12:- Food is not too scarce, but rather monotonous and not over rich. In the trenches, for instance, tbe only hot, or to be more precise warm, thing one get*2,315 words
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Article139 1915-01-04 3 The Matin, referring to the action of a German officer in striking Flight Commander Brings on the face with a riding whip, says At first, ono could not believe that an officer, instead of saluting so brave a man, would assault him. The fact is, however, perfectly139 words
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Advertisement386 1915-01-04 3 NEW GOODS DISPLAY JAPANEBE. INDIAN AND CHINESE SILKS. AND CURIOS ALSO GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. Everything Fresh and Dainty PRICES TIMPTING. TRIAL SOLICITED. AT K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., Indian Silk Store. Store Noi. i 51 A S3, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. CHEONG BROTHERS. fpf|jCelestillS Dentists. ''"'wjiwTl Pare vu wat wbicb386 words
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Advertisement35 1915-01-04 3 Just What You Need. Don't suffer for years from a disordered otomach. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablet* will pat yon right. They are just what you need. For sale by all Dispensaries aM Dealers.35 words
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Advertisement523 1915-01-04 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY~LINB^ Off fast twin-toraw Mall Passenger Steamers between Rangoon, Colombo, Sum, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAOAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agents FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLT PATERBON. BIMONB 4 CO.. LTD.. Singapore Agents. STRAITS STEAM SHIP523 words
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Advertisement650 1915-01-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADRN, BOYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Onlf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). rron.Si.^.por. {%S3Sn£ 1915 Nagoya650 words
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Advertisement549 1915-01-04 4 STUMER SAILINGS. N.T.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Krvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstrooted, and are fitted with all the549 words
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Advertisement665 1915-01-04 4 CTEAHER BAILM6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LB SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Bemerak, Baohok, ttelantan Tabai, Bangnars, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohaamnl, Bandoa, Langsuen, Tafcu, Cbumpon, Koblak and Bangkok A STEAMER Out departure a. a. BORIBAT Jan 5, 1915 Jan. 9 S p.m. s.s. YUGALA „19 18665 words
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Advertisement634 1915-01-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP DC. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatch, il from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,634 words
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Advertisement484 1915-01-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVMRT-MAATSCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND. 1 FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINOAPORB, SABANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, OBNOA AND LONDON. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates Outward Honviu. 1915 i 1916 Koningin d. Ned. Jan. B 'Riouw Jan. 0 Orotiuß Jan. 22 Vondel Jan.484 words
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Article87 1915-01-04 5 FIXTURES. Monday, January 4. High Watnr. Ml a.m., 11 80 a in Week of Prayer commenoes, V.M.C.A., 5. Tuesday, January 5. High Water. 1.4 a.m., 0.12 p.m. Singapore Assizes. Wednesday, January 6. High Water, 1.>6 a.m., 0.58 p.m. Thursday, January 7. High Water, 2.11 a.m., 1.18 p.m.87 words
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Article166 1915-01-04 5 FINANCE AND COMMERCE. EXCHANOB SIMUAPOIB JANUAKV 4, 1(16 On Londou Bans 4 in/k 2/4 Demand 2/4 P.-iv»tt. 8 m/* a/4] Oh 1«DiA.......~.8ank T. T. w 176 On Hona«oxc..Banh d/d 22] O» SaAKOBAi....Bank d/d 103 J On Java Bank T. T. HI J Oh Java* Bank d/d 115 Sovereign*— buying rate166 words
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Article170 1915-01-04 5 To -DAT. Malacca and P. Dickson Hong Lian 3pm Malacca '.v 1 Muar Kaka 8 pm P. Swettenham and T. Anson Perak 8 pm Penang and Calcutta taking mails for Durban Yatshing 8 pm Hongkong Suisang 3 pm Port Swettenham, Penang. Negapatam an 1 Madras Lightning 4170 words
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Article69 1915-01-04 5 . The homeward M. M. packet Sera left Saigon it S in. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at about 0 am on Tuesday, Janaary 5. .art HiMotrou. lot. 19 lot. 24 lot. 37 tee. 8 tee. 7 )«c. 11 »cc. 17 >«c 21 )ec. 2969 words
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Article121 1915-01-04 5 . Latest Arrivals. Liit of vessels in port at 10 A.m. on January 4, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Lady Wel.l 8-1-13 Inner Koads Aiuberst Penang No. 6 Wharf San Lorenzo Outer Koads Omapere In <r Road. Kxmoor I'asi, l'aojong Singaporean Inner Uoada Ban Whatt Hin 4121 words
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Advertisement64 1915-01-04 5 Cure That Couch. Wlwn yon have a troublesome ooagh, it doe. not mean that you Lave connuujption <>r that you are goiDu to have it. bat it does iut«n that your lunys are threatened, and it is juat a* well to bo on the safe nide and take Chamberlain's 164 words
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Advertisement533 1915-01-04 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January 6.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. January At No. 11, South Bridge Road, stock-in-trade, etc., at 11. January B.— At saleroom, unredeemed plodges, at 10. China: Ken* Lee and Co. January 6.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. January 7.— At saleroom, unredeemed533 words
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Advertisement62 1915-01-04 5 THE BEST NAVY IN THE WORLD. THE BEST CIGARETTES IN THE WORLD. CIGARETTES No. 555 V 'leaf ljl Per tin of 50, 60 cents. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factorie* by the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain s Greatest High-Class Cigarette and Tobacco Factory. Drink CABLSBEBG BUY "SHELL" YOU62 words
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Advertisement809 1915-01-04 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE OF APPEAL TO REBPON- IN THE MATTER OF THE STRAITS DENT SETTLEMENTS COMPANIES' 0b0. R 4i.r;.i4). ORDINANCE 1889 IN THE COURT OF W. R. G. MOIR.Esq, mattpr oTthp kwo*« vik IMQTDTPT TFTn^lB AAPi X II PIT R L laO AAI irjK UP lob KWUMU IlfV DISTRICT JLDGB,809 words
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1199 1915-01-04 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 4. BRITAIN MUST TAKE RISKS. The loss of the battleship Formidable illustrates once again the greater* of the risks to which the British navy is exposed. It ie almost certain that the warship was sunk either by a mine or a submarine, and it is1,199 words
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Article23 1915-01-04 6 We have to thank Mehurx. Siemens Brother* and Co., Limited, for a copy of their very handy pock' t book diary fur IUI.I.23 words
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Article21 1915-01-04 6 Tho outward bound French packet steamer Magellan has bnen delayed one week and is expected to arrive about tho 10th inst.21 words
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Article21 1915-01-04 6 Tho December output of the Decbook Di-edging Co.upany wan 279 piculs, being tho result of 551 hours' labour over 50,471 yards.21 words
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Article21 1915-01-04 6 The monthly meeting of the Church Workers' Association will be held on Wednesday next at 4.30 p.m. at Woodstock, Grange Road.21 words
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Article28 1915-01-04 6 The 102 bags of mails from Europe that missed the steamer Golconda were to be despatched by the steamer due to lea ye N'egapatam on the 2nd instant.28 words
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Article29 1915-01-04 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the month of December, 11)14, was 60 tons and that for the week ended January 2 was 12 tons.29 words
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Article33 1915-01-04 6 The P. and O. homeward mail Nagoya has left Hongkong and is due to arrive Ml at daylight on Wednesday, the 6th inst. She sails at 9 a.m., on Friday, the Bth idem.33 words
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Article26 1915-01-04 6 In future the Siamese postage and other adhesive stamps for revenue pin-puses will bo mode in Siam itself, under the superintendence of the Royal Survey Department.26 words
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Article29 1915-01-04 6 The British-American Tobacco Company issnes some charming Picture Calendars for the New Year. These calendars are works of art, tasteful in the extreme and an adornment to any room.29 words
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Article41 1915-01-04 6 A few more Belgian reservists are leaving Singapore for the seat of war at an early date. It is understood that a number of young French Marie Louises of Singapore are eagerly awaiting to be enlisted and sent to the front.41 words
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Article30 1915-01-04 6 The appointment of Inspector, Federated M&lay States Police, held by Mr. W. H. dutchine, has been rendered vacant from November 2fl, 1914, by his absence without leave or reasonable cause.30 words
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Article41 1915-01-04 6 British and American manufactures of typewriting machines are benefiting enormously by the ousting of German machines from the market. One British company is »tated to be working night and day to execute the large number of orders that have come in.41 words
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Article52 1915-01-04 6 A Kuala Lumpur resident, in th- course of a private letter from home, writes One hears a good many yarns which don't get into the newspapers. One is that Lord Kitchener constantly runs over to France and consults with Joffre and French. This, I understand, is regularly reported in the52 words
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Article59 1915-01-04 6 A French resident in Singapore points out that as no mention has been made in tho French Consular cables of the loss of a French battleship, the French warship alluded to iv Reuter's telegrams of December 81, is piobably the French Riibtuariue Curie, officially reported bunk a few days ago,59 words
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Article55 1915-01-04 6 The Njrddeutschc Allgemeine /titling has published a protest against Gdrman news pip rs demanding that the son of M. I Mouse aud other French prisoners be shot unless the treatment of Germans abroad is ameliorated. The article concludes War is waged by Governments not by individuals. The Christian law to55 words
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Article64 1915-01-04 6 Dr. Kohler, professor of jurisprudence in the University of Berlin, in a lecture to students on the issues of the war, announced that Germany can only be at peace, when England is brought to her knees and reduced to the rank of a second rate power. Wlieu the aerial bombs64 words
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Article61 1915-01-04 6 Messrs. Cheng Law and Company, Kice Millers, Penang, send us their KuglixhChinese Calendar for 1915. It is a thoroughly useful wall shoot, with monthly pages shewing the English dates in blue, the Chinese in rad, and specifying all tho bank holidays aud special festival*. A e him nient summary of61 words
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Article86 1915-01-04 6 The Chamber of Commerce of Aruentieres has sent through the United States Consul at Dunkirk a written protest against the metho.ls pnrsued by the German artillery towards the population and the industrial establishments of Armentieres. A dozen factories have been either totally destroyed or very seriously damaged by incendiary shells,86 words
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Article96 1915-01-04 6 At the half yearly general meeting of the Straits Chinese Physical Culturixts held at the Association's Club House, 8, Sit Wab Koad, on Sunday, the following wi re elected office-bearers for the ensuing tix months President, Mr. Chiu Clioon Watt vie« presidents, Mesirs. Chia Kong Yrow and Chan Hong Guan;96 words
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Article440 1915-01-04 6 Fir E. L. Brockman has had an extension ol leave till February 2. Mr. P. L. Knight, formerly of tho Singapore agency of the P. and O. Co. and more recently of tho Colombo agency, goes to Calcutta as chief assistant. Mr. Arthnr Henderson, ono of the440 words
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Article54 1915-01-04 6 . We arc asked to notify members of tho Tanglin Club that a cigarette smoking coccert will be held at the Club on Tuesday, January 12, commencing at 9.15 p.m., in aid of the Mm of WaleVs Fuud, and for which purpose members present will be charged one dollar.54 words
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Article262 1915-01-04 6 Mr. Robin H. Legge, the musical critic of the Daily Telegraph, reports tbat he received a letter from the once eminent violoncellist, tho Chevalier Ernest de MiiDck, a native of Brussels, and the husband of Madame Carlotta Patti, the sister of Madame Adelina Patti, complaining that at a262 words
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Article261 1915-01-04 6 . An interesting contribution to the problem of checking the propagation of the njnfi<|iiito in furnixhad by Dr. Dixon, tho Slati! Hialth Coinoiii-sioner of Pennsylvania. Wi it m^ in the Journal of the American Medical ssmbbV tioo, Dr. Dixon avers that tho most n liir.lt nh enemy of261 words
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Advertisement145 1915-01-04 6 BW. D. H. O. WILLS' SWEET CHESTNUT TOBACCO. The Criterion of Quality. Cool and Fragrant, burning evenly throughout. It conveys Pleasure and Satisfaction to the DISCRIMINATING SMOKER. Packed in 2-oz. and 4-oz. airtight tins. OBTAINABLE AT ALL HIGH-GLASS DEALERS. BURROUGHES WATTS' Billiard Tables ARE THE BEST IN THE MARKET. Quality145 words
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Advertisement231 1915-01-04 6 Be* the Splendid Attractions listed below and Support British Industry by seeing British Film*. A L HAM BRA Th« Pioneer Cinemitoßraph Theatre, leach Road. TWO SHOW* for Out PAYMENT. First Show 7.10 p.m. Second Show 9 15pm A DOMINATING PROGRAMME. The Mo«t Senrationsl and Thri.'liog British Detective Film. Thr Wirard231 words
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Advertisement11 1915-01-04 6 Latest advertisements of t!ie day appear on pago 5 And 8.11 words
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Article163 1915-01-04 7 Position in French Arena. FORMIDABLE SURVIVORS. Trawler Makes Gallant Rescues. Russian Army's Progress. Ridtir's Special and Ordinary War Tilbgsams. London. January 2, 1.20 a.m. Paris. A communique says: There is nothing fresh to report except a violent night fusillade against the French trenches east of Vermelles and north163 words
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Article144 1915-01-04 7 . Our artillery had good results on the Aisne in silenciu-; the enemy 'h lotteries anJdispsrsine concentrations of men. We established railros on a plateau at Nonvron in pits caused by mine explosions, and the Germans were unable to dislodge us. The enemy violently bombarded in the region144 words
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Article152 1915-01-04 7 . London January 8, f .30 p.m I'.ri*. K i.) .uuiiiii nay^ We miiu taimil Mrthward of the Lys all th- positions rrcei'lv wir. Tbe enemy has only dis played activity in tha /onnebeke district where tii»re was a violent bombardment. There is almost a couiplote quiet from152 words
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Article115 1915-01-04 7 . London, January :i, 5 oil p in Wo occupied one of tbe enemy's trenches on tho Vosges near C'elk-s-nor- Plain. There were artillery engagements at Handeaapt and in the valley of Kave. Our in the Tn ii.ii district were maintained. We b>m bar led a Gorman train at Altkirch115 words
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Article115 1915-01-04 7 London, January 2, 11.55 a m. Tbe Ires- Bureau annouuees that Eye witnewt reports that o;i D.ceiuber 28, there was a hurricane follower I by a violent thunder •torm. There was nothing notable, the weather and the waUr'o^gtxi ground not favouring tbe operations. The French »r greased elsewhere115 words
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Article205 1915-01-04 7 More Russian Successes. London, January 2, 2.5 p.m. Petrograd, official: Despite a stubborn resistance we took the enemy's earthworks at the villago of Mschanka in the region of Gorlitze, taking 8,000 prisoners, including 68 officers, four guns, and six quick-firers. The engagement continues. Furious counter attacks were repulsed.205 words
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Article272 1915-01-04 7 Formidable's Survivors. SENSATIONAL RESCUES IN A STOHM. Over Two-Hundred Saved London, January 2, 7.4 j p.m, Seventy of the offheri; and m»n of H MS I Formidable have been saved by a trawler. I'hcy ha 1 b_>en in an open cutter for twelve hoars when rescued. The trawler272 words
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191 1915-01-04 7 FLIGHT-COMMANDER HEWLETT PICKED UP. Dies Over German Fleet London. January 2, 9.30 am Flight Commander Hewlett, interviewed by K'uter at Yiuuiden, said be commanded a squadron of nine aeroplanes, aboard three warship*. Only eight ascended, on» having developed defects. Howlett leading entered thick fog, and found himself near tbe Schleswig191 words
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Article96 1915-01-04 7 Pope and Kaiser. PROPOSAL FOR AN EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. London, January 8, 4.5 a.m. The Pope telegraphed to the Kaiser appealing to his feelings of Christian charity to terminate tbe disastrous year and begin tbe new year with an act of imperial generosity by accepting the proposal96 words
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Article73 1915-01-04 7 London, January 2, 9.40 a.m Sir John French, in a speech to I battery, Royal Horse Artillery, said no branch of tbe service had done better work than the Horse Artillery. This battery was continuously in action for ten days during which the cavalry corps also73 words
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Article29 1915-01-04 7 London. January 2, 5.20 am Belgrade: Four Austrian monitors on Thursday evening bombarded a fortress of Belgrade, on tbe banks of tbe rivers Save and Danube.29 words
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Article54 1915-01-04 7 London. January 2, 5.20 a.m. Washington President Wilson's New Year greetings from the heads of states included the following from King George: Hearty good wishes for your personal happiness and for the prosperity of the I nited States, with which we are united by such close ties54 words
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Article24 1915-01-04 7 London, January 2, 1.20 a.m. A French aeroplane visited various places in eastern Franco on Siturday, including Nancy, but was driven off.24 words
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Article50 1915-01-04 7 London, January 8, 8.85 am Bordeaux: General Joff re's sister in the course of an interview s kid that < laneral Joffre had written that bo was satisfied with the progress of events. Mi lame added that General Joffre will say nothing unless he was sure what he50 words
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Article63 1915-01-04 7 . London, January 3, 8.85 am A letter from a private in the Rifle Brigade says it was a fine picture to see tbo English and German officers at Christmas bandshaking in the glow of a searchlight midway between the trenches. The men were most excited and cheered tremendously63 words
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Article69 1915-01-04 7 London, January 8, 8.35 a.m. Tbe Vossiscbo Z<>itung says that Germany is surrounded by an unbreakable chain preventing tbe importation of supplies. Tbe scarcity of petrol is already noticeable, and there are everywhere indications that the harvest in Germany will be below expectations. We bave not69 words
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Article22 1915-01-04 7 London, January 8, 8.89 a.m. President Poincar. and ministers have beld a reoeption of tbe diplomatic body in Paris.22 words
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Article27 1915-01-04 7 London, January 2, 1.30 a.m. Washington: Various business interests have protested against any legislation restricting the export of munitions of war to belligerent* in Europe.27 words
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Article44 1915-01-04 7 London, January 8, 4.5 p.m. There were crowded congregations of all denominations at tbe intercession services which were most impressive, especially at St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. They concluded with the National Anthem. There were also special services at Westminster Cathedral.44 words
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Article181 1915-01-04 7 (From Odr Spbcial Corkkspondbkt.) Bangkok, Jancary 2. Tbe following British Foreign Office message has been received at tbe British Legation Tbe Secretary of the Admiralty has an noun oed that the battleship Formidable was sunk this morning in tho Channel by a mine or a submarine. 71181 words
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Article336 1915-01-04 7 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for tbe following telegram Paris, January 1, 5.45 p.m. Official There has been a violent artillery duel which has turned to our advantage batween La Bassee and Carency (north-west of Arras), Albert and Roye, also in tbe336 words
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Article22 1915-01-04 7 Rbutbb's Tklbgrams. London, January 4, 7.40 p.m. Official: Baron Wimborne has been ap pointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.22 words
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Article24 1915-01-04 7 lltlTHKt TbLBORAMS. London, January 3, 8.50 p.m. Tbe death is announced from typhoid fever of tbe Government Chief Whip, Mr. P. H. Illingwortb.24 words
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Article56 1915-01-04 7 (Kaon Ouk Own Corbbspondbnt.) Penang, January 2. Tbe annual report of the directors of the Menglemba Lode Syndicate, Ltd., shows a loss on tbe year's working of 125,838.26. Economies made since August ha* resulted in a monthly profit from 1 1,000 to 12,500. Tbe December output is56 words
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Article269 1915-01-04 7 Waot of Labour Felt on Rubber Estates. (From Our Own Cokrbspondbnt.) Koala Lumpur, January 8. The Planters' Association of Malaya meeting to-day pressed very strongly for a resumption of immigration, members stating that estates were feeling the pinch of the want of labour. It was stated that two269 words
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Article643 1915-01-04 7 Special Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Yesterday, selected by His Majesty as a day of thanksgiving, intercession and memorial in connection with tbe war, waa marked by a special service of public intercession at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Tbe inclement weather no doubt prevented some people from643 words
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Article27 1915-01-04 7 The death is reported in England of Mr. J. B. K. Macbeth, senior partner of the well knows firm of Macbeth Brothers, of Bombay. London and Calcutta.27 words
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Article3527 1915-01-04 7 READY RESPONSE TO COUNTRY'S CALL. The Roll of Honour. Now that proper arrangements have been made at the depots and training Centres at home for the reception of reoruits and the seas are practically swept of enomy ships we are enabled to publish interesting lists of men from3,527 words
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Article87 1915-01-04 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Time*. Sir,— On December 4, a Bill was submitted by tbe Government to the Legislative Council to provide for the winding up of tbe trade affairs of Alien Enemies, and such urgent need was stated, that tbe Council passed87 words
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Advertisement55 1915-01-04 8 Shore's a land that bears a well known name. Though it i< but a little spot, Its men have fought for freedom's cause, It will never be forgot. Tteti't some'.biog else on tbe scroll rl faae That will for all time endure, A.S long as eve- tbe world goes roun',55 words
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Advertisement418 1915-01-04 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PALLADIUM Singapore's Premier Theatre, ORCHARD ROAD. TfIMMTi Commascinj 9p m TMWT 1 1 A Programme that will put in thr shade anything yet seen in Singapore. THE DAUGHTER OF A SPY (A Sensational 2 -Reel Cines Film) A Gripping Drama of Love and Intrigue, introduoing a Clever and418 words
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Advertisement220 1915-01-04 8 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER I I KCIW LAGER JL//VVJILIV. /#®Kj? "The" Beer. R USSI^s m~~^^J Agents for Singapore S!* 3^ GARNER, QUELGH HIBBERT. WOODROFFE Co. Lul. I AND COMPANYi LIMITEOi 21 v 12 THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR, Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INVITED. Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD.220 words
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Advertisement237 1915-01-04 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS.. LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS. NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS B IA Alt doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and Rives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better i*ian uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc. »lT l 'll/f'DT¥l¥r" THE CAR OF -JsCd237 words
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Advertisement252 1915-01-04 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Messrs. Kirn Co., Battery Road. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Bnrope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh ft Co., Brss Bssan Rosd. The Refreshment252 words
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Advertisement483 1915-01-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. APCAR LINE FOR SAIGON, HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, VLADIVOSTOK, AND JAPAN. Tbe Company's Steamer ORISSA 6,436 tonp, will be despatched for the above ports on Monday, the 4th January, at 4 p.m. For freight and all information, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLIN CO., LTD., Agents.483 words
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Advertisement531 1915-01-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMANS HALL LINE. From Japan, China, Straits, TO Marseilles, London and Liverpool. A frequent service of fast cargo steamers of this Line will be run in the above trade, commencing with s.s. CITY OF SPARTA, 10,000 tons, on or about January 6 to be followed by s.s. CITY531 words
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Advertisement612 1915-01-04 10 SINGAPORE B ONLY COMPANY. PAIOUP CAPITAL 0F ANY EASTtRN COMPANY PROSPEROUS etna PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, WED. HEADOFFICS. WinohMUr H OUM< 3l.tfap.ra- LONDON OFFICE aa. Old Jewry. EC. Tbe Company has £20.000 deputed with the Supr^ne Oo.rt of Baglaad. .a 1 oomplie. with tbe Britiah Life Asßaraaoe612 words
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Advertisement269 1915-01-04 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. I] Direot Government Supervision, j Government Audit. Polioies are "WORLU WIDE." and Non Forfeitable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Now Buainoaa, 1018, 0ver.. .19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made lcoally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H.269 words
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Advertisement484 1915-01-04 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,500,000 at 2/. 116,000,000 Silver 118,000.000 133,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T. M. Edkins,484 words
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Advertisement446 1915-01-04 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPOBATBD BT BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Eazuyosbi Yagiu, Eeq. Vice President. Kojnro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, E-q. Kvoroku Yamanaii, Esq. Sbingo Minami, Ksq. riEAD OFFICE :-TAIPIH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES446 words
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Advertisement536 1915-01-04 10 SALES BY AUCTION. TO DEALERS. HOUBIBUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. AUCTION SALE Of A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF BALLOW, RA<UR, AND KATOK PLANKS, PURLINS, JOISTS AND SCANTLINGS OF VARIOUS SIZBS, To be held at Chop Kirn B«nR Leonn's Timber yard, No 59 8, Lavender Street, On Tuesday, January 5, 191S, commencing at536 words
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Article986 1915-01-04 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Dispatch Bearer's Adventures. Charles L. Freeston, in the Daily Chronicle, writes as follows Nothing if not strenuous has been the work of our motoring dispatch bearers at the front, and, from a friend who has been driving a large and986 words
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Advertisement503 1915-01-04 11 y{j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago alorited Pjrene as standaid, and fcinco that time have purchased over one thousand extinKuishere. They ara being used in a numbtr of difforent ways Some were placed on submarines and destrojers, some on (mall motor craft at the various yards503 words
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Advertisement88 1915-01-04 11 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around tbe bush." We might aa well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see88 words
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Advertisement333 1915-01-04 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT T^^^^^^^^f^^S T0 H> M KINB 6EOR6E V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to333 words
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Advertisement17 1915-01-04 11 KYNOCH'S HIGH-CLASS EXPLOSIVES FOR Dislodging Tree Stumps AND General Blasting Operations bole: agents t McAlister Co., Ltd.17 words
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Advertisement358 1915-01-04 12 Marseilles Tiles 'SWAN BRAND.' Large supplies due shortly. Orders now being booked. For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. HOUSE WANTEO. Entry January, February or March. Particulars to Hcuh c/o Straits Tiroes. i 9 n MEDICAL OFFICER WANTED.358 words
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Advertisement343 1915-01-04 12 TO BE LET OR 8010. TO LET No. 188, Aooy Street Apply M. Guston, 8, Prince Street 18-8 a FURNIBHED BEABIOE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA andJCANITA. to let furnished, apply No c, Mt. Sophia 1-6 a OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GCTHRIB k343 words
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Advertisement419 1915-01-04 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 16, Devonshire Road, immediate entry. Rent 140. Apply No. 171, Waterloo Street. 1612 161 TO LET. Houje No. G, Adis Road, off Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply No. C, Adis Road. 712 6-1 COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 16, Balmoral419 words
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Advertisement488 1915-01-04 12 NOTICE!. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, GoTerament and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Auekts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-t 80-6 18 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) oan be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Ohandlers, Sail- Makers, Bstate488 words
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Advertisement589 1915-01-04 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37, ?niltp Street. ***** READY IN STOCK NOW 26 12 14 2,600 K(g« Hobbnck* Coloured Paint Oil and Sundries, 600 Piters Oalvd. Pla>s Sheet*, 6.6C0 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 2,000 lbs Insertion Clotb, 10.0C0 feet Balata and Hair Belting, 12.0C0 assorted Files 6,003 lbs. Bltaolied Tallow,589 words
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Advertisement411 1915-01-04 12 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-B ia-2 16 BUSINESS AS USUAL. SHIP-STORES AND ul II h K HARDWARE REQUISITIES. Direct from Manufacturers Saw-mill and Rice-mill Requirements. H ortioultural Implements, Harrows Hoes. I ron k Steel Materials, A I. Rubber Slit i tt. Paints, Colour*, Oils411 words
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Miscellaneous225 1915-01-04 12 Straits Jbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoeilane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per foui linos for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, f 1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scau Ratis225 words
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