The Straits Times, 5 January 1915
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Title Section13 1915-01-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.689 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JANUARY 5. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement128 1915-01-05 1 iiip> BEER Stocktaking Clearing Lines. 250 SAFETY RAZORS, NICKEL CASED HIGHLY FINISHED. Shaves equal to a $9 RAZOR. Complete with 6 Blades, ti .OO per case. V OTHER BARGAINS IN nTcttole Cutlery. S2-fc<2*> KATZ BROS., LTD R^E^irttpifcator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER MINUTE. 1 Prices from II Made $2O to $200.128 words
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Advertisement353 1915-01-05 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS IN The Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States FOR fIL nrufi jure t'L N«. 1:7 Full Size Briar Pipe. IJ I I H 1 J No. 146. Extra Large Briar Flash push valcanito moathpieor, ■> Pipe. Path vulcanite moathpiec-, Price $2.88. a» illnstration Pi ice, $3.00.353 words
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Advertisement13 1915-01-05 1 JEFFREY'S PILSEHER BEER. i 1 Soli Aobnts: i ADAMSON, GILF'LLAN a CO LID.13 words
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Article1635 1915-01-05 2 WHY THE PRESS REM4INS SILENT. A Few Miscalculations. Germany's Naval Problem is the text of an article by H. C. B. in tbe Naval and Military Record which we reproduce below It is but too obvions that there are (till many simple minded people in this country who1,635 words
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Article221 1915-01-05 2 French Marines Frustrate The Enemy's Ruse. The Paris Journal publishes the following extract from an interesting letter written by a soldior at the front For some days past we have bad tbe support of the Marine Fusiliers and tbeir heavy artillery, which enabled us to silence the221 words
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Article306 1915-01-05 2 That was nothing less than a sensation which Mr. Albert Salomons created by his playing of Elgar's violin concerto at the third of tbe London Symphony Orchestra's concerts, given in Queen's Hall last night, says the Daily Telegraph ot November 28, and it is all the more306 words
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Article60 1915-01-05 2 A Chinese named Ho Kee Siang appeared in tbe second police court this morning on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of three gold rings set with diamonds, valued at 1200, the property of Messrs. John Little and Co. The hearing of tbe case60 words
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Advertisement61 1915-01-05 2 IHazeline Snow" I J)EVELOPS the beauty S of the skin to per f e cti o n LOMuimitf. (it r■ik 4 Co. nmt Those who prefer a preparation of creamy njt re ihould u«e 'Hiiehne" Crtam. f% LATEX CUPS MOMI CHESTS JAPANESE SILK AND GENERAL GOODS. YAMATO CO., Hitfh Street,61 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-05 2 Vor Children's Hacking Cough at Nig\t Wood* Great Peppermint Core U ad.12 words
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Advertisement586 1915-01-05 2 WOMEN AND PAIN. Few men realise that about one woman in four seldom passes iil.y without suffering actual pain. If a man h d to erdurc as much pun he would stay at home and let his work take care o' itself. But tbeie is nobody to do the woik586 words
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Advertisement563 1915-01-05 2 NOTICES, THE AYER~MOLEK RUBBER CO.. LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tbat at the Fifth Annual Ordinary General Meeting to be held on Toesday, January fith, 1916, tbe Directors will, if approved of by tbe Sbarebold< rs, declare a tioal Dividend of 9%, making 15% for the year, to be raid563 words
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Article1551 1915-01-05 3 POSITION OF COMBATANTS AND NON-COMBATANTS. Rights of Invaders. In tbe following articlo taken, from tbe Evening Standard, Mr. Coleman Phillipson, barrister- at law, discusses tbe legal position of combatant* and non combatants in case England is invaded. He nays It is with burning indignation and with1,551 words
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Article227 1915-01-05 3 Combination Germans Cannot Withstand. Tbe Journal dv Nord de la France, in an article on tbe protection of the German trenchas by means of barbed wire entanglements, relates bow Scottish troops advanced a few days ago to capture tbe formidable trenches ot U under a murderous fire.227 words
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Article255 1915-01-05 3 Much Cargo and No Diminution Of Passengers. The local agents ot the various shipping companies, states the Pinang Gazette, express themselves as fully satisfied with the trend of events in tlio shipping world since the war broke oat. With the removal of the com pet ing North German255 words
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Advertisement259 1915-01-05 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUR HEALTH with tSSENCE Oil FLUID EXTRACT OF Isi-O JAMAICA ayTta!! v'T^/»? tf^Q B Prww.jnced t>y the HICKFST MtDIOL AMTfCPITItS the most Tfflift TOßPlD LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK. REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION259 words
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Advertisement36 1915-01-05 3 Just What You Need. Don't suffer (or years from a disordered Htomach. A few doses of Chamberlain r Tablet* wiH put you right. They are just what you need. For aale by all Duprnnaries om4 D<«lers.36 words
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Advertisement560 1915-01-05 3 HANDS AND ARMS ITCHED JMHIHED Red and Inflamed. Could Hardly Do Work. Never Free From Cuts and Cracks. Gave Up Hope. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. 2. 'Wrtinili! Cottages, High St.. \yl.-s--bury, Burks.. Eng.— "lt wan ahout four years ago that my arms from the rllxmi downward began to be560 words
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Advertisement643 1915-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. ffO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BQYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOLTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). I Connecting643 words
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Advertisement540 1915-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. Krrioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail coutract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially deoigaed and constructed, and are fitted with all the latest540 words
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Advertisement585 1915-01-05 4 STEAMER BAIUNGB. THE SIAM STEAMNAVIGATION GO LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretey, Paka, Tringgana, Bisut, Semerak, Baohok, Kftlantan Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kobftamoi, Batidon, Langsnen, TakD, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Owa Departure m... BORIBAT Jan. 8, 1916 Jan. 9 3 p.m. a.m. VUG ALA IS 16— S585 words
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Advertisement625 1915-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO.. LTO. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Strait*, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewardß for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marnoilles, Havre625 words
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Advertisement488 1915-01-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. tTOOMVAMT-MUTSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." "ORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG. COLOMI O PORT SAID, GBNOA AND LONDON. Steamers aro due on or about tbt undermentioned dates Outward. Homeward 1915 1915 Koningin d. Ned. Jan. B'Rioaw Jan. Grotius Jan •>> Vondel Jan. 28 Karimata Keb.488 words
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Advertisement527 1915-01-05 5 TYRES. Hooglandt Co., Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavla 2 8, Collyer Qaay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Reynst Muutok and Palembang. Jan. 6 Van Hogendorp l'ontian»k. Jan. 7 Singkel Tandjong. Moogeidar, Tandjong Leidong.^Xerombang,527 words
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Advertisement665 1915-01-05 5 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 74-1. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Telephone No. 1245. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charges Moderate. WORK GUARANTEBU I Consultation (neither English or Malay BTEAMER BAILIIWB. BIBBY LINE~ Of fast twin-urew Mail Passenger Steamer, between Rangoon, Colombo, Suex, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application.665 words
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Advertisement191 1915-01-05 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED. COMPANY. LIMITED ROB PORT BWBTTBNHAM 4ND Vew^~^ be dtßp tohed M PBNANO. follows Tbe Company's Bteamei LAMA a.198 TO PBNANO, MADRAS A NEOAPATAM. tons, O. W.191 words
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Article714 1915-01-05 6 Curious Talisman of the House Of Hohenzollern. Among the treasures of the House of Hohenzollern is a talisman which, according to a family legend, is associated very closely with the fortunes of the rulers of PrUb*ia. The Hohenz >!lt>rn Luck," as it is called, is now in714 words
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Article451 1915-01-05 6 Adventures of Three British Prisoners. Mr. L. O. Alston, of Pembroke Colle ge, Cambridge, who was in Germany when tLe war broke out, has sent Louie some interest ing letters, showing plainly two sides to the behaviour oi Germans to interned Englishmen. He attempted to get home451 words
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Advertisement79 1915-01-05 6 ("fug RUUI I 0P THE ROAD.J BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. CRESCENT VBss(°Y BRAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. Ha WOLSKEL OO.« Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 279 words
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Advertisement699 1915-01-05 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), TUNEH, REPAIREK amd REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly inbecribtrs taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyi re of new or wooud band pianos. Etttimatea for repairs made. Trial order solicited, SAILORS' HOMI, Tilipuonk: 1699 words
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Article85 1915-01-05 7 FIXTURES Tuesday, January 5. High Water, 1.4 a.m 0.12 p.m. Singapore Assizes. Wednesday, January 6. High Water, 1.96 a.m., 0.58 p.m. Thursday, January 7. High Water, 'ill a.m., 1.48 p in Friday, January 8. High Water, 2.51 a.m 2.46 p.m Saturday, January 9. High Water, 8.36 a.m.,85 words
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Article164 1915-01-05 7 T Mi Batu Pahat Aing Hin 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Ipm Malacca. IVnaug and Colombo Kushima Maru 8 pm I', lii.-k'on and P. SwctU'uham Penang 3 pm Ks*Ci'\lou, Australasia, Mauritius. India, E^ypt Hi Isrsps, itc. Nera 3 pm To-mouow. Bangkok Upland 6 am Korimou164 words
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Article63 1915-01-05 7 The P. and O. homeward mail Nagoya left Hongkonu and may be expected to arrive litre on Wednesday morning, January 6. L<B»T MlluAPOl <uv. 10 <ov. 24 <ov. 27 IMb :t I >-c. 11 Dm. 17 lie. '28 Jec. 81 >B> l'D» ID I ON: oI Hot63 words
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Article100 1915-01-05 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on January 5, 1915. British. i'm Date of Arrival Remarks. Kdendalc 4 115 I nner Roads Will o thu Wisp .Vl-l.j Lama No. Wharf Circe No. Wharf Montrose No. Wharf Anjou Inner lioads K.ialr. H ,k Hye I100 words
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Article387 1915-01-05 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:387 words
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Article248 1915-01-05 7 Suiuatra Para.— J".jOO lbs. Batu Rata- 25,797 lbs. Alor Gajah— ll.rOO lbs. Ay^r Paoas.— 29,loo lbliukit Lintanjf.— 2B,o2o lbs. Chimpul.— 8,000 lbs. Chempedak.— B,ooo lbs. Kruboug. -8,200 lbs. Lendu 10,<U:t lbs. Merlimau.- 87,800 lbs. Surplus 11,000 lbs. Pajaui.— 29..sOo lbs. Riutai.— B,2B6 lbs. Peruiata.— 6,soo lbs. Pegoh.-56.581248 words
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Article45 1915-01-05 7 The Secretary of State for India arranged with the military authorities for a regular succession of day excursions to London alter the Christmas holidays for convalescent Indian wounded, the men having expressed the desire to see the capital before their nt urn to the front.'45 words
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Article160 1915-01-05 7 BXCHANdB Si>**roßß, January 5, 1916. Oa London Bank 4 m/e 2/4 Demand 2/4 A Private 8 ml* 2/4} On Uoit Bank T. T. 175 Oa Ho«aKOHO...Bank d/d 22) v* Sh*noh*i ...Bank d/d M 108 i O»Jata BankT. T 141 i OaJATAii Bank d/d 115 < Sovereigns— baying160 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article177 1915-01-05 7 10 10 Ampan* 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruant: 0.75 10 10 Kamp&i 10 10 K&naboi 10 10 Kinta Association 81 41 Kinta Tin 1.13.6 11 Labat Mine* 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 61 41 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton W. 6/- Pahang177 words
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Article619 1915-01-05 7 k*? 6 1 Buyers. Sellen. 2/- 3/- AUagaa 1/8 1/7 41 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 2/- 27- Batang Malaka -/44 -/7i £1 1 Batn Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- Bekob -/7J £1 il Bnkit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 41 41 Bnkit T-inU"g 2.0.0 2.5.0 noiu619 words
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Article116 1915-01-05 7 II 41 B. Smelting Co. 11/II 41 Prel. 1.0.6 I/- 6/- Blectrie T'wfty* 8/--10 10 Frauer k Neave 61.00 50 50 Hammer k Co. 82.50 LOO Howarth Krekine LOO 7% Prel. 100 100 Rate Bro. Del. 10 10 Mavnard k Co. LOO 100 R. Harxreavee 12/0 1.2.6 52.50 86.00116 words
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Article40 1915-01-05 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% »1,*****0 Singapore Electric Tramways 6* £850,000 S'poreMunicipals% 11,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 (1,000,000 par Buyers Sellem Spore MuuicipaM|% of 1909 91,000,000 pet Sport- Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dit S'porc Municipal 4% £800,000 93,40 words
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Advertisement106 1915-01-05 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and C >. January At saleroom, unredeemed liliilgM. at 10. January 6.— At No. 72. South Bridge Koad, Mock-ia trade, etc, at 11. January h. —At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at K. January B.— At saleroom, wax polished teak ii'iuwbold furnitana, etc at 11. January i'> At Hsflst,106 words
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Advertisement428 1915-01-05 7 IW. 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-CLASS DEALERS. C UP-TO-DATE |J R MACHINERY h m% For the Complete Equipment428 words
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Advertisement81 1915-01-05 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB KOAD, TO-NIOHX, and the next few Nights only. A Great Patriotic Drama dealing with the PRESENT EUROPEAN WAR CALLED CFRONT (IN S PARTS), This is a Real War Drama, and there is ACTI ON t ACTION ACTION t t I all the way thron^t], and81 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1915-01-05 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kaudang Kerbau Hospital, January 5. 9 a.m. 8 p.m.. S p.m. Bared. 32 Fab 29.881 29.807 29.893 Temp. 82.5 79.0 77.5 Wet Bulb Ther 78 1 77.0 76.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 87.5 Mm 74.5 Max. in Sun 16:<.5 Te rad. Ther 78.595 words
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1073 1915-01-05 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5. LABOUR IN MALAYA. The planters, at their meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Sundty. complained of the growing scarcity of labour, and urged the Government to resume recruitiug. There is no doubt, we think, that the stoppage of recruiting, plus the repatriation arraugements which were1,073 words
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Article41 1915-01-05 8 The Malaya i* one of the 15 super-Dread-nought battleships to be added to the British Navy before the end of this year. They are all ships of the greatest power of any vessels that have ever been constructed in naval history.41 words
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Article53 1915-01-05 8 ■If his Excellency the General in Command gives the order 'llegiment X now swims ovei to Dover,' it is a matter of course that the regiment, including those who cannot swim, swims over." So says a German Volunteer, in a letter to his father, ia which he expounds the rules53 words
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Article30 1915-01-05 8 Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co. have received supplies of refills for the Tansan desk calendar they distributed last year, and these refills can be had on application to tbe firm.30 words
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Article29 1915-01-05 8 Messrs. Derrick and Co. forward the following tin mine outputs for December Sungei Oau, battery 209 piculs, tributors 42 piculs. Total 251 piculs. Belat 889 piculs. Bruang 16 piculs.29 words
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Article32 1915-01-05 8 The annual North Borneo Dinner did not take place last year. The half-yearly meeting of the British North Borneo Company was to be held at tbe Cannon -street Hotel on December 16.32 words
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Article38 1915-01-05 8 Messrs. Whiteway, Laidlaw and Co. opened their annual stocktaking sale yesterday with a very wide range of bargains, full details of which are contained in a catalogue specially issued for tho occasion. The sale ends on February 13.38 words
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Article40 1915-01-05 8 The London correspondent of the Times of Ceylon says experts express the opinion that tbe German objective in the recent bombardment cf Hartlepool and Scarborough was a trap to draw our ships into submarines and mines of the danger zone.40 words
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Article43 1915-01-05 8 A Hylam houseboy employed by Mr. Lea, of Oxley Read, was, this morning in the second court, sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment for stealing $66 from Miss Sophie Lea. Tbe balance of the money recovered, $2*2.75, the magistrate ordered to be returned43 words
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Article52 1915-01-05 8 Tbe Candy filter system has been selected, in preference to all others, by the War Office authorities, for purifying 30,000 gallons per hour of water wanted for our new army at an important depot in Britain. Particulars of the Candy filters can be obtained from the local agents, Central Engine52 words
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Article54 1915-01-05 8 A troupe including Seymour Hicks, Ellaline Terriss, Gladys Cooper, Ben Davies, Eli Hudson and others were proceeding to the front to give one week's entertainment to the troops. The first concert was arranged for New Year's eve and was to be given in the French base hospital having the largest54 words
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Article61 1915-01-05 8 To-day is the anniversary of the death in 1066 of Edward the Confessor, who first assumed the power of healing by benediction, known more generally as the King's touch," a power which was bequeathed by him to his successors, and said to have been last exercised by Queen Anne in61 words
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Article55 1915-01-05 8 In preparation for the reopening of the Stock Exchange drastic rules were laid down to prevent the sale of enemies' securities; also new rules provide that every nat jralised alien, unless he is able to produce denationalisation papers, will be excluded. It is anti cipated that most naturalised Germans and55 words
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Article70 1915-01-05 8 Presiding at the meeting of the Dunlop Rubber Company, on December 1, Mr. Arthur Dv Cros referred to the development of commercial motor vehicles with solid tyres, which has been hastened by the war. The rubber estates owned by the company would be a source of great strength and profit70 words
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Article80 1915-01-05 8 Haggis duly reached the Lond )u Scottish in the trenches in time for HaJljwo'en, but duty called. Hallowe'en was the date of their big fight, and the Caledonian fare was not tackled till November 4. The dish was served, however, without two of its most important aocompaniments whisky and bagpipe80 words
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Article85 1915-01-05 8 The list of cases for the January sittings in the Supreme Court contains no matters of importance that have unduly attracted the attention of the general public. There is a case in which the Chinese Commercial Bank figure as plaintiffs and another in which the defendants, Tan Kah Chiat and85 words
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Article84 1915-01-05 8 The inhabitants of Southend were eating their Christmas dinner when tremendous gunfiring was heard. Thousands rushed to the cliffs and scanned the sky with glasses. They saw two aeroplanes above the Thames Hying at a great height and speed towards the Noi th Sea. It is stated at Sheerness that84 words
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Article91 1915-01-05 8 During the period of the war the Grand Master and directors of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows have decided that there shall be an extension of the ritual in the 5,000 lodges of the society with reference to members of the order on active service with the Navy and Army.91 words
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Article110 1915-01-05 8 In the third court, this morning, a Malay named Ahmat bin Kasniiu, employed by the Telephone Company, was charged with the theft, aa a servant, of .'iH catties of lead. H» was convicted but sentence was deferred. A Hokien named Tan Tah was charged with receiving the lead but he110 words
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Article366 1915-01-05 8 The installation meeting of Negri Sembilan Lodge takos placo to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs. Mugliston and Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Gottlieb are leaving London for Singapore on January 9. Mr. P. A. Anthony, General Manager of the F.M.S. railways, is expected to arrive at Singapore by tho366 words
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Article122 1915-01-05 8 The report of Kambutan states that a loss of J6UH has been made during tho year to June 30, increasing the dibit balance of profit and loss account to £2,662. The directors, however, state that tho not profit* for the quarter ending September 30 from 57 tons122 words
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Article145 1915-01-05 8 January 5, 1806, is famous in the annals of Greenwich Hospital, it being the first of the three days during which the body of Nelson lay in state in tho I'ainted Hall. The body was taken to England from Trafalgar preserved in spirits, recalls The Chronicle, and145 words
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Article358 1915-01-05 8 Several correspondents have asked us for an opinion upon the handling of this property. We are relactant to say all tbat might be said, because the Chinese have their own ways of doing business, and Homo transactions seem to be regarded as tolerable which we should unsparingly358 words
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Advertisement204 1915-01-05 8 COUTTS 5 OLD TOM t Tj DRY Fjjffj LONDON GIN. The Best Brand for Oin Pahits. Sole Importers: CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO. i LAW3ONS LIQUEUR. JSL THE WHISKY J§ m F O R THE MAN OF DISCRIMINATING TASTE. ,/^ITS Price only $11.25 '~> 'J Per case of 1 Doz. Quarts (Duty204 words
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Advertisement236 1915-01-05 8 Se« th* Splendid Attraction* listed below and Support British Industry by aeeirg British Films. AL HAM BRA TIM Ptonstr Clasmatof rash Theitr*, ssaeh Reaa. TWO SNOWS for OK PaTBOT. First Show 7 SO p.*. tacond Show 1.11 p.m A DOMINATING PROGRAMME. The Most Sensational and Thrilling British Detective Film. The236 words
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Advertisement28 1915-01-05 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11. We would draw attention to tbe Roneo Co.'s advertisement, which appears on page 7 of this issue.28 words
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Article929 1915-01-05 9 TERRIBLE GERMAN LOSSES. Failure of the Polish Campaign. PROGRESS IN FRANCE. Cermans Admit Losing Steinbach IUutir'.s Special and Ordinary Was Telegrams. London, January 4, 0.55 a.m. Tin- Germans are report. I to have lost 600,000 men in- Poland in three weeks, 200,000 at Hznra alone, many of them929 words
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Article78 1915-01-05 9 ir'aoM Oub Own Corkksposdknt.) Penang, January 4. One hundred and seventeen volunteers paraded yesterday and marched in two contingents to St. George's Church and to the Church of the Assumption, respectively. The Resident Councillor and many officials were present at St. George's where the service was conducted78 words
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Article285 1915-01-05 9 A Lahore message says:— ln the original scheme for the colonization of the area commanded by the Lower Bari Doab Canal it was decided to reserve 108,000 acres to be allotted to the military authorities for distribution a* rewards to pensioned Indian officers and men. In285 words
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Article204 1915-01-05 9 A Small Calendar, but a Protracted Sitting. There are only seven oases to be heird at the first assizes of the year, which opened this morning before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. L. M. Woodward. There is the usual prosecution for counterfeiting, bat for once in a way204 words
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Article423 1915-01-05 9 Germans Caught in Barbed Wire Entanglements. Mr. Stamford C. Raffles, who has just received a commission, has had a letter from his brother at the front who writes, inter alia: We have just arrived at the place where we now are and have gone into billets. I423 words
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Article242 1915-01-05 9 How New War Revenue is Being Paid. The extra halfpenny per half-pint on beer has been put in full force. What mystified the average person, however, was why some of the best known saloons," or parlours," should charge fourpence each for two of the most popular242 words
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Article115 1915-01-05 9 The Englishman says the casualty list issued in London on Boxing day has a pathetic interest to golfers in India. Amongst the killed is Liuet. C. M. Pitta Tucker, of the Highland Light Infantry, who this time last year was playing Mr. Whigham in the final of the amateur golf115 words
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Article51 1915-01-05 9 Sir Louis de Pan Mallet, K.C.M.G., upon whom the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George has been conferred, was Ambassador at Constantinople until recently. He wan Private Secretary to Sir Edward Grey from 1905 to 1907 and Assistant Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1907 to51 words
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Article972 1915-01-05 9 The Proposed Resumption Of Immigration. As briefly reoorderi by cable yesterday, a meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya was held at the Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the Hon. Eric Macfadyen presiding, with Mr. H. C. E. Zacharias as secretary. The following further details972 words
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Article66 1915-01-05 9 The following information, says the Rangoon Gazette, was received by the principal port officer, Burma, from Se naval intelligence officer, Colombo. Fourfnnnel cruiser reported off Mafia inland December 21. Admiralty consider she may be armed mercantile cruiser Kronprinz William." Mafia island, German East Africa, is66 words
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Article1936 1915-01-05 9 REVIEW OF THE HOME RACING SEASON. Football and the War. (Fbom Our Own Corbsspondimt.) London, Dooember 4. The racing season wound up with a north country victory in the Manchester November Handicap, which waa won easily by Mr. D. J. Jardine's Wardha, a three-year-old by that redoubtable stayer1,936 words
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Article16 1915-01-05 9 Karachi Port Trust have decided to defer consideration of the aMMIMM f providing a Cry dock.16 words
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Letter416 1915-01-05 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Knowing very well that you invariably champion tbe cause of the righteous and upheld the escutcheon of British justice, I fear not that you will reject the publication of this short letter relating to you briefly the416 words
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492 1915-01-05 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have for sometime observed tbe use. or rather abuse, of tbe word Natives in tbe local press with feelings of sorrow and sympathy. The word is used by the press and some white men in a very492 words
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Letter110 1915-01-05 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Time*. I >uoe more may I call attention through the medium of your paper to the above fuud Since luy last letter of appeal a statement appeared in the Morning Post of November 26, that the fund U not receiving the110 words
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Article, Illustration79 1915-01-05 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostcml past Lille, through Guise and theu turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tbe frontier is in tbe handsof tbe Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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Article1003 1915-01-05 10 Development of Business With Bengal. The Secretary of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce has received from tbe Mining Association, Calcutta, a copy of the proceed in^s of a recent committee meeting of tbe Calcutta body at which tbe nature of a proposed scheme to increase tbe export1,003 words
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Article213 1915-01-05 10 An inquest was beld at Kuala Lumpur by Mr. McLean on Saturday, concerning the death of a Malay hunter named Mat Sam who was shot by a companion whilst bant ing in tho jungle at 9} mile, Bentong road, on December 24. Evidence was given by Buyong213 words
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Article564 1915-01-05 10 Attorney-General's Cabinet Secret." Sir John Simon, Attorney-General, spoke at a great recruiting meeting beld recently in the Hippodrome at Ashton- under Lyne. Several British and Belgian wounded jldiers were on tbe platform. Sir John Simon said be was not ashamed to say that be was one564 words
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Article41 1915-01-05 10 Tbe largest Garrison Artillery Gazette issued for many years appeared on November 27, no (ewer than 34 lieutenant-colonels, 165 majors, and 240 captains being gazetted. Tbe juniors of each rank get their steps at 27, 16, and S yean' service respectively.41 words
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Article314 1915-01-05 10 Jose Santa Marina Passes Away in Madrid. Don Jose Santa Marina, the millionaire property owner and proprietor of La Insular cigar and cigarette factory in the Philippines, died on December 18, at Madrid, after a long illness. The news of his demise was conveyed in a cablegram314 words
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Article236 1915-01-05 10 Some Quaint Customs Still Being Observed. To-day is Twelfth Night Evo, and in some parts of England various customs of hoary U iquity may be observed. These customs, wuicb consist of wassailing, guessing what is in tbe spit in front of tbe kitchen fire, are regarded in236 words
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Article611 1915-01-05 10 Average Annual Cost of Twenty-One Million Pounds. A tablo on military services issued from the Department of Statistics shows tbe detailed items of military receipts and expenditure of the Government of India, both in England and in India, for the last five years. Thu statistics do not take611 words
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Article324 1915-01-05 10 Daily Gossip Between Fighting Lines. Tbe Paris correspondent of Tbe Standard, in Lorraine mentioned in one ol bis letters that French ajd German fatigue parties used to draw water at the same spring without let or hindrance. The Soleil dv Midi gives tbe following amusing account of this324 words
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Advertisement38 1915-01-05 10 Tbe Dragon lirand Cement of the Indo China Portland Cement Company, Ltd., has seenred the contracts for tbe supplies to the Municipality of Singapore and tbe Government of J)hor>- for 1915. Messrv. Dupire Bros, aro the local (gents.38 words
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Article729 1915-01-05 11 A Scathing Condemnation From America. \N 1 1 v Americans who have a genuino liking and admiration for the German people arc so overwhelmingly on the side of the Allies is explained by l'r. John Burroughs, the eminent American naturalist and author. In a letter to the N>729 words
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Article337 1915-01-05 11 Risks and Perils of Ocean Traffic. M»d>- nntoM tale* of enfferiDg and of heroic self saci itke doubtli as lie b hind tlw cold official return- just ismi. i hy Lloyd's v' the vetwtln totally Int. condemned, f-tc, ilur ing the ijuartt-r i ruling last June. Neediest*337 words
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Article720 1915-01-05 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Jan. 5, 1915. Means. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Noh. Vu.ua Buyim. Snun 2/ Allagar 1/4* l/« 1 Anglo- Java 3/9720 words
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Advertisement49 1915-01-05 11 The unofficial members of the Kuala l.urupur Suiitary Board for tba eaeasßM jmr will by Mr. H. Y. Clodd, Mr. A. h H. H.iinp ►litre, Mr. A. P. Kobioson, luchu Tauiby 4lMlnllali. Mr K. T. l'arimanani Pillai ■mkay <'hoo Kia Peng, Towkay Khoo Kenn 11. j KftUaiuaMa 1 Tailf.49 words
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Advertisement538 1915-01-05 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS "MOUTRIE" PIANOS are made In the East FOR THE EAST and are therefore for this Climate. CALL AND INSPECT OUR LATEST MODELS. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. TO-NIGHT I iiTßi TC-NIGHTII "<^*-*^*^ PALLADIUM JOKCTIOK OF ALBIBT AND BINCOOLBH STRUTS. mm >* IXCLU3IVEB Singapore s Premier Theatre, Produced538 words
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Advertisement249 1915-01-05 11 PETER WALKER PETE^LKERI LAGER. /l®fo "The" Beer. {VbftyfottS^ m—~^J Agents for Singapore: j Pin* Kit MJm* «r^ GARNERi q UELCH HUBERT. WOODROFFE A Co. Lid. I j AND COMPANY. LIMITED. aj n ii RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision249 words
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Article1304 1915-01-05 12 ESTATE OUTPUTS AND MONTHLY AVERAGES. Exports of Para Rubber. Having published the various estate returns an received, we now tabulate them so as to show the monthly production since January 1, together with the average monthly output, fractions excepted, during 1918. At the foot of tho table *c1,304 words
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Article747 1915-01-05 12 Well-known Men in United Arts Corps. Tbe square in front of the Royal Academy echoes all day to sharp words of command, and four squads of men, attired in white Hweatera and flannel trousers, wheel to the right and to the left as the drill sergeant directs. How747 words
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Article82 1915-01-05 12 There will be a change of programme at tbe Gaiety Picture Palace to-night. Tbe principal film to be screened is a two part drama, entitled, A Glorious Sear, adapted by Signor Z. Rollini. It is supported by mother detective drama, A Mase of Mystery, in three-parts, and other82 words
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Article52 1915-01-05 12 Thirty five thousand life-like tin soldiers, representing every type of man fighting, both on the eastern and western fronts of the war, are being exhibited in the Hoben sollern Art Museum in Berlin. Tbe figures, "which are accompanied with small model artillery tin horses, and camels, are set in motion52 words
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Article790 1915-01-05 12 December. 8. Position in France and Belgium has been very quiet for some time. Both sides are resting and neither oan break down the main defences of the other. 8. Fierce but apparently indecisive fighting goes on in Poland, both sides olaiming success, and the actual790 words
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Article82 1915-01-05 12 A familiM Calcutta figure and probably the oldest European resident in tho city baa passed away in Mr. Staphen Wilson, tbe well-known hair dresser and perfumer of 4, Oarstin Place. Coming to India in tbe early sixties, the late Mr. Wilson established bis business as Court hair dresser in 186782 words
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Advertisement146 1915-01-05 12 66 I^IVI'I^T ISZt TW' THE CAR OF wm .m..^.m. m^^ the day. EMPIIE "Tk* Little Ari-.+.ccret" We Bell Them. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD Only Address. IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant Jp3.elU CASE ALL DEALERS. DT J.Collis146 words
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Article907 1915-01-05 13 IMPORTANT SPEECHES IN THE CHAMBER. No Outside Coercion. A Petrograd Telegraphic Agency Service dated Rome, December 6, published in Shanghai, contains the following interesting information respecting the neutrality of Italy:— The re opening of the session in the Chamber was marked by an important statement from tbe Prime907 words
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Advertisement101 1915-01-05 13 MIDLAND Motor Cycle Tyres and Tubes. 26" x 2\i" EXTRA HEAVY BICYCLE TYRES and TUBES. Large Stocks on Hand. Apply for terms to the Sole Agents, F. M. S. and Straits Settlements SIME DARBY CO., LTD., MALACCA, Singapore, Seremban and Johore Bahru. ELECTRIC lAMPS DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. STRONG, ECONOMICAL. LONG101 words
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Advertisement63 1915-01-05 13 Cure That Cough. When you bave a troublesome cough, it does not mean that you bave consumption or that you are eoing to have it, but if does mean that your lungB are threatened, and it is just an well to be on tbe safe aide and take Chamberlain's Cough63 words
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Advertisement484 1915-01-05 13 NOTICES. PHOBUANGO. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). Take notioe that the offioe of the above i Company has been removed to No. 7, Telak j Ayer Street, Singapore. TAKE NOTICE that a meeting ot the oreditors of the above Company will be held •t No. 7, Teluk Ayer Street, Singapore, on >484 words
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Advertisement517 1915-01-05 13 NOTICES. NOTICE. A firm of flood RUu^ixu in Shanghai, China, would be glad to aot m Agents for »ny firm wishing to export goods of any fasoription from tbe Straits Settlements, »nd Federated Malay States into China. Correspondence solicited with respontible merchants and dealers in tbo Straits Settlements, and Federated517 words
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Advertisement1226 1915-01-05 14 UMW PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTtRN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE Winohaatar Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Bngland, and oomplies wiih the Biitiah Life Assuranoe Companies Act in1,226 words
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Advertisement448 1915-01-05 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1809. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATBD BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.10,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Kazayosbi Tagio, Efq. Vioe President. Kojaro Nahagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, K-q. Kyorckn Ysmanari, Bsq. Sliiogo Minami, £sq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPSH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHBS AND448 words
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Advertisement697 1915-01-05 14 INSURANCE. RESOLUTIONS for the NBW \BAR thould b 3 made with tbe deteimiEat'on of rot brr akieg them. Many live up to thi lttfer and the spirit of their refolvi b vdiiuuiherx break loose frcm bondage through some fi^ry wliim The closing hour» of the OLU YBAK are intronpective wiih697 words
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Article881 1915-01-05 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS German Export Methods. In order that the British manufacture may be in a position to form some idea ai to the reason of the great success of th< Hermans in the export of motor vehicles says J. H. B. in the881 words
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Article49 1915-01-05 15 During the demolition of the old Elizabethan houses in Cloth Fair the other week a bay of the old Priory Church of St. Bartho Ijnicw the Great was uncovered, with an tarly English clerestory window of two lights, dating from about 1250 A.D., set in a twtlfthcentury Triforium arch.49 words
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Article71 1915-01-05 15 The Dacbesa of Maxlborough has fortified Sandeiland House, Curzon Street, against the attacks of bomb dropping Zeppelins, by erecting a false roof of stout wire netting, which rises on thick scaffold poles some two yards or more above the real roof. Sunder land House is the personal property of the71 words
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Advertisement541 1915-01-05 15 (j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago adopted Pyrene as standard, and since that time have purchased over one thousand extinguishers. They are buing used iv a number of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destrojers, some on mall motor craft at the varicus yards541 words
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Advertisement88 1915-01-05 15 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around tbe bush. We might as well oat with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's (oufcb Remedy tbe next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far at we can see88 words
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Advertisement386 1915-01-05 15 *$fa IMICHF! IN]! I m" a*& g* F^3» n-»c Eraflfrro-SrcL^gfnH IT _3* ITU RAlk"! /\\J > -^j jDUPIRE BROS.SINGAPORJJ The Straits Times FOR THREADERS Tne Now Hail Train Service enables us to 111 LJ send into the F.M.S. each evening a JL^I \J V^ J J. k3 Special Edition of386 words
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Advertisement351 1915-01-05 16 JEFFREYS Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson,Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WAHTB._ POSITION WANTEO As Baby Nan* v Starting wages 85 dollars. None, Convent, Malacca S.S. 81 12 6 1 HOUSE WANTEO. Entry January, February or March. Particulars351 words
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Advertisement337 1915-01-05 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET No. 188, Amoy Street. Apply M. Guston, 8, Prince Street 29-8 a FURNIBHED BEABIDE RESIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUAN ITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 16 o OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1 a. Raffle-* Qaay. Ist and 2nd Floors.337 words
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Advertisement498 1915-01-05 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD MOMS TO LET. Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOCSB. Apply at No 1, Robinson Road. 4-1 a TO BE LET Immediate entry, No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul A Co. 41 v COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 16, Devonshire Road, immediate entry. Rent498 words
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Advertisement430 1915-01-05 16 NOTICES. KIAIM KIAT A CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlera, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Agents The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 ***** EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail Makers, Estate Suppliers430 words
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Advertisement564 1915-01-05 16 NOTICES. GUAN KiAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. 600D8 READY IN BTOCK NOW *****4. 2,500 Krgs Hubbock's Coloured Paint, Oil and Sundries, 600 Pieces Oalvd. Plain Sheets, 6.6C0 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 2,000 lbs. Insertion Cloth, 10.0C0 feet Balata and Hair Bilting, 12.0C0 assorted Files 6,003 lbs. Bleached Tallow, 560 Enginee-564 words
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Advertisement342 1915-01-05 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-B 12-2 16 BUSINESS AS USUAL. Our Stock CoDtaiuH too enormous a list for detail. LIMITED QUALITIES BCT UNLIMITED QUANTITIES! SHIP-STORES from a NEEDLE TO AN ANCHOR —Ocb Trbms— CASH or CREDIT. HIN WATT CO. Phsns 418. 101, Market Itrstt.342 words
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Miscellaneous222 1915-01-05 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellaneoos wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per too* lines for one or two insertions. Notioes of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scalb Ratbs are222 words
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