The Straits Times, 9 January 1915
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Title Section10 1915-01-09 1 NO. 24.693 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 9. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.10 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement228 1915-01-09 1 BEER.! Stocktaking Clearing Lines. 250 SAFETY RAZORS, NICKEL CASED HIGHLY FINISHED. Shaves equal to a $9 RAZOR. Complete with 6 Blades, $1.00 per case. OTHER BARGAINS IN Table C«*;l^x»y, ES-fcc KATZ BROS., LTD WINSARSA!! Nothing to-day cortains permanent, bt r engthening and s' staining qualities equal to Winsarea. On account228 words
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Advertisement189 1915-01-09 1 ROBINSON CO., Agents for KYNOCHB SPORTING CARTRIDGES in 12, 16 and 20 BORE. THE "OPEX" CARTRIDGE. O^^^^^j THE BONfIX PAPER CASE This cartridge is absolutely Waterproof, it has a contin- with an extra Steel-lined Head ous metal case with a paper nder the Brass which fiwfctts lining loaded with k.s.g.189 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-09 1 GOODRICH TYRES. 1 1 Soli t linn I AOAMBON GILFILLAN CO., LTD.12 words
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Article1875 1915-01-09 2 CHEAPEST PRODUCER AMONGST SHANGHAI ESTATES. Dividend of Five Per Cent. An extraordinary general meeting of the Ayer Tawah Rubber Plantation Co., Ltd., was held at Shanghai on Deoember 28, Mr. J. H. Teesdale, presiding. The other directors present were Mr. L. J. Cubitt and Mr. Alex. Samson.1,875 words
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Article267 1915-01-09 2 Lord Scarbrjuqh, presiding at the annual meeting of the Nigtrian Chamber of Mines, early in December, said that on the out-break of the war the attention of the council had to be devoted to the consideration of the steps to be taken in order to267 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement116 1915-01-09 2 LATEX GUPS MOMI CHESTS JAPANESE SILK AND GENERAL GOODS. YAMATO CO., High Street, Singapore. Estate Requisites. G. OTOMUNE CO., No. 1, Raffles Place. Singapore. CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25. South Bridge Road. Flint class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Grown Brii«e Filling and VulcaniW Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE116 words
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Advertisement36 1915-01-09 2 Just What You Need. Don't suffer for yoars from a disordered stomach. A few doses of Chamberlain*, Tablets will put you right. They are just what you need. For sale by all Djapencar ie* aoa Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement639 1915-01-09 2 DO YOU POFSFBB MAGNETIC CHARM^ It would be difficult to imagine a dyspeptic, or a nervous individual being possessed of magnetic cbarm because dysprpsia and weak nerves are disorders that invariably oreate irritability, pessimism, lassitude, melancholia, etc., and those are not attributes ol a ebarming personality. Personal charm is invariably639 words
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Advertisement640 1915-01-09 2 TRy I Beecham's Pills, they are just the thing as a 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 f«me of Beecham's Plli640 words
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Article976 1915-01-09 3 OTTOMANS TRYING TO ENROL FR4NKS. English Leave the Capital. Mr. Z. D. Ferriman, special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, writing from Nish on November 25, sajs When I left Athens, Turkey was uppermost in my mind, and it was my purpose to wait at Salonica for an opportunity976 words
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Article42 1915-01-09 3 An Amsterdam wire, dated Docember 7, mys During the list three weeks the Ci«r man insoraaoe companion hare disburse] 15,000,000 marki (about £760,000) to the widows of soldiers killed in action. Only one instalment had been paid on the in soranoe policies.42 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement159 1915-01-09 3 Few as Good None Better than FRAMROZS Aerated Waters. FRENCH ROOFING TILES AND RIDGES. S. a. JUDAH CO., No. 29. ROBINSON ROAD. 18 11 Phomi: 1381. 12 5-15 you like yS^fyS 1 ni.ikcrs pricr;- Let v. >^^_ for the «»m« money yu can obtain u m J^S^^r S^^^S i Itnd159 words
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Advertisement13 1915-01-09 3 DM CLilJrtV* Htcking Coogb at Nlßbt l' Wood' Ontl Pixrrermiß* Core Is M.13 words
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Advertisement577 1915-01-09 3 YouCanflave Softliteßaii ByllsiMWaiia SoaDMutely Ami Cuticura Ointment occasionally. They succeed when others fail. Samples Free by Post f*uttrura Snap and Ointment void rvwywhw©. Bunnl* of twn with 32-p book free from newt •nw: Nrwbrrr. 27, Charterbotne Hq lx>ndon; R. Town* *('<». Sydney. RJ W.: Lennon. Ltd.. Cape T<.-«n MulUt. Maclean577 words
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Advertisement223 1915-01-09 3 BEER Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. BOLE AGENTS: ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. SUB-AGENTS I TAI TO CO., Beach Road, Singapore. z FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. FSlntfapore Bmnoh. GEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. KEPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS, REPAIRB OF LEAKY223 words
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Advertisement635 1915-01-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, ADSTRAUA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading isxued tor China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore C 3 or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting al Prom Singapore.635 words
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Advertisement548 1915-01-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, The New Twin screw Steamer-, maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all548 words
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Advertisement590 1915-01-09 4 STEAMER 3AILIH6S. THE 81AM STEAM NATATION CO., LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantau Tabai, Bangnara, Telopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon. Kobsamal, Bandon, Lang«uen, Takn, Chnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER On* Departure s.s. BORIBAT Jan. O-S p.m. s.s. YUGALA Jan. IS, 1915 16-3 p.m. ASDANG 19590 words
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Advertisement637 1915-01-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CC. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO.. LTD. pa The Companies' steamer* ar«i duop«tchcd from Liverpool outwards for tho Straits, China and Japan every week and from Jttp&n homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for MarseilU-s,637 words
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Advertisement500 1915-01-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVURTMMTBCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "NEDERLAND." FOKTNIOHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO. COI.OMHO PORT SAID, OENOA ANP LONDON. Steamers are due on or about tin undermentioned dates OOTWA.BC. HOHBWABO. 1915 Koningin d. Nod. Jan. 10 Riouw Jan. 10 Orotiun Jan. 22 Vondel Jan. 28 Karimata Feb.500 words
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Advertisement554 1915-01-09 5 "JENATZY TYRES. KC«t>og{].a > xmd't> 4Sc C^o* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. "osakTshosen kaisha (OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD.) From JAPAN, CHINA and STRAITS TO MARSEILLES and LONDON, Brit. JAVA MARU, (4,636 tons), loading Singapore about 10th February. For full particulars as to freight, etc.. apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD., Agents.554 words
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Advertisement578 1915-01-09 5 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. I 24-10 b J'.M IB STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE Of fast twin-sorew Mail Panning— Steamers between Rangoon. Colombo, Suai, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be578 words
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Advertisement138 1915-01-09 5 .HHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY Ma Ifli MESSAGERIES MARITIMEB. Mail Line. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON,. MARSEILLES. HOMIWABD. OorWARD. 1916 1916 Dambea Jan. 29 Magellan J»n. 10 Magellan Feb. 12 j V.dola Ciitat.Jan. 17 V.delaCiotatFeb.2f A Steamer Jan. 81 Do. Feb. 14 De.138 words
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Advertisement177 1915-01-09 5 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PBNANG, MALRAS AND NKOAPATAM. The Company Steamer OOLCONDA, 5.874 tons, F. L. Moth, Commander, will be despatched for the abovo ports, on Wednesday, the IRth inst., at 5 p.m. riLa has excellent asoommod&tion for first and second-clacs passengers. Terms and rates of freight177 words
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Article306 1915-01-09 6 Concessions Extended During The War. According to a Delhi despatch of December 18, a press communique states Tho Secretary of State for India in Council ha* decided to extend to candidates for appointment to the Civil Service of India >pen competition the Indian Polioe Force, the Indian306 words
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Article359 1915-01-09 6 Lanadron.— ll3,9B4 lbs. Ledbory.— 42,9l3 lbs. Senawang.— 2B,os6 lbs. Sandycroft.- 11,244 lbs. Batu Anam.— B,7l2 lbs. Batu Village.— 2,sl4 lbs. Pengkalan Durian.— 6,sBB lbs. Tanah Merah.— l,Bo2 lbs. 8ute— 1,975 lbs. Semambu.— 6,2Bo lbs. Sungei Bagan.— B,4oo lbs. Cheng.— lB,l4o lbs. Sungala.— 2,B29 lbs. Kukub. -10,200 lbs.359 words
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Article61 1915-01-09 6 The other week, opium to the value of H K. Tls. 70,000 wan destroyed at the Signal Station, Pootuug, Shanghai. The opium bad been seized by the Chinese Maritime Customs during the past few months, and its destruction was witnessed by representatives of the Shanghai Magistrate and the Chinese Superintendent61 words
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Article30 1915-01-09 6 We are informed that oat of about 36 tenders for the construction of twelve shophouses for Dr. Samy, that submitted by Mr. N. Ahmed, 169, Serangoon Road, has been accepted.30 words
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Article32 1915-01-09 6 The Bavarian general, Von Meyer, was killed on December 9 by a steel dart, which was dropped from a hostile aeroplane, aa he was steppiDg from a motor car, and transfixed him.32 words
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Advertisement95 1915-01-09 6 fH6 RUbE I 0P THE RQAP; j BRUNNER MOND k CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. CRESCENT VBrlJtu# BRAND. \> c 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. H« WO LS It95 words
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Advertisement277 1915-01-09 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. H. C HUDSON (Late ot Robinson Piano Co.). TUNEH, REPAIRER a*d REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advioe given to intending buyers ot new or eeooud hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS' HOMI.277 words
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Advertisement73 1915-01-09 6 INDOCHINA BTEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PBNANO AND CALCUTTA. The Company's Steamer NAM3AN0, 4,086 tons, Captain Oilroy, is doe here on Tneiday, the 12th met and sails for the above ports on Thursday, tho 14th idem, at 4 p m. She has exoellent accommodation for saloon passengers amidships, carries a73 words
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Article91 1915-01-09 7 FIXTURES. January 9. Hi«h Water, 8.80 a.m., 8.57 p.m. Sunday, January 10. High Water, 4.15 a.m., 6.21 p.m. M. M. outward mail expected. P. and O. outward mail expected. Monday, January 1 1. High Water, 5.18 a-m., 7.4 p.m. Tuesday, January 12. High Water, 6.16 a.m., 891 words
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Article156 1915-01-09 7 To DAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang Klang 8 pm Batn Pahat Mena 8 pin Pouloe Soegi Hong Aik 4 pm Pouloe Soegi A ing Hong 4pm Pulau iiatam and Pulau Bulang Hock Keng 4pm Kerimon Hock Aing 4 pm Muntok, T. Pandan, etc. V, Outhoorn 4pm156 words
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Article81 1915-01-09 7 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Nubia may be expected to arrive here on M jnday morning, January 11. The outward M. M. packet Magellan left Colombo at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday afternoon, January 10.UP - 81 words
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Article78 1915-01-09 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on January 9, 1916. Name Di rival Hainaiu Perak Quorra Sri Muar Hock Lee Ban Poh Ooao Merionethshire Hock Uye L OlaoKgi I Hock Lim Mrranti Beouit Hock Tew Sanit 8 1 IS 9 1 15 8 l'78 words
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Article276 1915-01-09 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 London276 words
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Article436 1915-01-09 7 Sunday, January 10, 1915. St. Andrew's Cathedral. The Ist Sunday after Epiphany, January 10. 7 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain) 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes C.BO p.m. Evensong and Sermon Hymns, 18?, 79, 822, 220- 80, Hi,436 words
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Article158 1915-01-09 7 BXCHANOB Swt»AroiE January 9, 1916. On Loaooa ......Bank 4 m/s aa 2/4£ Demand 2/4^, Private 8 m/a 3/4] On 1^du.... 8ank T. T. a. ITS ua HoHOEOHe...Bank d/d 22J On SmAjie«Al....Bank d/d 102 i O» In Bank T. T. 1411 On Java* ...Bank d/d 116 Sovereigns-buying rate158 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1915-01-09 7 10 10 Ampaag 7.60 825 1 1 AyerWen* 0.16 C.20 10 10 BeUt 1.00 1 75 [0 10 Broang 0.75 1.50 IU 10 Kimpu 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi I.CO 10 10 KinU Association 8.00 gl 41 KintaTin 1.13.6 1.10.0 41 L»h»t Minor 6.26 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 8.00 61185 words
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Article625 1915-01-09 7 'i*? 6 Bayen. BeU«n. Valued J 3/- 3/- Allaoai 1/8 1/7 41 Ml An^lo J»v» 2/8 8/8 ay- a/- Angk>Mau, e/» 7/9 a/- 3/- Batons Malaka -Mi -Hi £1 Batu Tig* 1.6-0 1-16.9 a/- 8/- Bekob -/8i -/9$ £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 ill 41 Bakit Lintang 3.0.0625 words
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Article122 1915-01-09 7 A 41 B. SmeltiM 00. 11/- 12/8 41 41 Prat 10.6 1.2.8 6/- 6/- Bleotrie Tways 8/- 4/ 10 10 Fraac* Noave 61.00 52.80 60 60 Hammer k Co. 82.60 86.00 100 Howmrth Bmkine 46.00 100 7%Prei. 95.00 100 100 Katr. Bro, Dot. 100.00 10 10 Maynard 00. 12.60122 words
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Article60 1915-01-09 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 50U Singapore Electrio Tramways 6* £850,000 S'poro Municipal 6% $1,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4i% of 1907 11,600,000 pai Buyers SeOssa S'poie Municipal 4 f of 1909 •1,000,000 pis S'potv Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dsl Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 gift »*»The buying quotations of sterling60 words
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Advertisement140 1915-01-09 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Januuary 10.— At Hill View, No. 400, Keppel Harbour, Hooding Estate, teak houauliold (uruiture, etc., property of J. W. W'lio.l wright, at X January 28.— At Heytor, No. 60, Orange Road, te »k household furniture etc., property of Capt. T. Robinson, at 3. For Chronic140 words
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Advertisement272 1915-01-09 7 >W. 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. Drink CARLSBERG BUSINESSMEN. FOR Get a Filing System! RONEO LTD., KST272 words
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Advertisement56 1915-01-09 7 Serials to the Town-Talked Sensational Animal Drama AT THB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BKIDOB UOAD, J?£ TO-NIOHT! At O-30. s f THE ADVENTUREB OP KATHLYN No. 7, THE GARDEN of BRIDES (IN 8 PARTS I, No. 8, THE CRUEL CROWN (IN a PARTS), SUFfOITID BT THE LATEST WAR ORAPHIC. TatootaoM56 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1915-01-09 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandaag Kerbau Hospital, January 7. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 9 r.n. ■Wed. B'i Fab 2».HJI 39.783 39^84 Temp. 81.0 87.0 78.0 .Wet Bulb Ther 75.0 80.5 70.5 Dir. of Wind N W. W. calm Max. shade Tamp. U.\o Mm. 74.0 Max. in Han 164.0 Te rad. Tfter 71.596 words
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1095 1915-01-09 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9. MILLIONS WANTED. It is good policy to have an occasional meeting of Parliament in order that the leaders of the nation may have opportunities of giving their views on the military and general situations. Lord Kitchener's speech confirms all the views we bt.c formed1,095 words
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Article30 1915-01-09 8 The ladies of the Presbyterian Church Sewing Party will meet at the bouse of Mrs. A. Reid, Braemar, Gilstead K.«d, on Tues day, the lath inst., at 4 80 p.m.30 words
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Article34 1915-01-09 8 In the House of Representative*, on December 0, Mr. Smith introduced a resolution providing that thu lands in the Arctic, including the North Pole, should be formally annexed and described as United Staus territory.34 words
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Article12 1915-01-09 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article22 1915-01-09 8 Extracts from the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, are given publicity in the current issue of the Government Gazette.22 words
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Article19 1915-01-09 8 Tbo Government Gazette publishes a circular despatch from the Secretary of State forwarding the Importation of Dogs Ordinance, 1914.19 words
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Article22 1915-01-09 8 The Perak tin export for December, 1914 (excluding Upper Perak figures) was -Blork tin 8.802.21 piculs, tin ore 37,4589 piculs, duty $386,127.16.22 words
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Article24 1915-01-09 8 Draft orders and rules proposed to bo made under the Traction Engines and Motor Cais Ordinance of 1911 appear in this week's Government Gazette.24 words
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Article29 1915-01-09 8 An order by the King relating to modifications in the Declaration of London Order in Council, No. 2, 1914, is printed in the current issue of the Government Gazette.29 words
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Article35 1915-01-09 8 London County Council school keepers were some time ago ordered to save the ash of broken gas mantles, and the council now report that 1071 b. of incandescent mantle ash has been sold for £93.35 words
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Article38 1915-01-09 8 A London cable in the Ceylon Observer says Mr. Staines-Manders states that mauufacturers regret the delay in regard to the Diamond Jubilee Trophy tests owing to the war. They are hoping to make an award early in 1915.38 words
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Article36 1915-01-09 8 One cannot, in this matter of difficult pronunciations, withhold a tribute of admiration from the man who has given up all attempt to reproduce the authentic syllables of I'rzemyslv he simply calls it (quickly) Primrose Hill.36 words
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Article50 1915-01-09 8 A performance of magic direoted by Dr. R. Paulusz is to be given to morrow and on Monday at 8.30 p.m. at the Y.M.C.t. Hall in aid of the funds of the Ai Tong School, Japan Street. Tickets can be obtained from the Robinson Piano Co. and Koh and Co.50 words
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Article54 1915-01-09 8 Music and makan are again combined at the Seaview Hotel to-night when, if weather conditions are favourable, dinner will be served on the lawn. Afterward*, the band of the si.li L'ght Infantry will play for dancing. We understand that the services of this band have been secured by the Seaview54 words
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Article62 1915-01-09 8 Many wild and ridiculous rumours have been circulating in the bazaars in India. These rangu from a report that King George has been captured by a Z-. ppelin to another that he is hiding in a fort at Bombay disguised as an Indian, and, again, that the Kaiser has appointed62 words
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Article56 1915-01-09 8 An article in Die Zuknnft says Du.y prohibits us from concealing the fact that we are appallingly far from our goal, and that the overwhelming majority of neutrals is against us. Another great Power aud two warrior nations in Eastern Europe may join our fotM, and Germiny must ba prepared56 words
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Article63 1915-01-09 8 At the annual general meeting of the VimnJ Men's Literary Association held yesterday at 41, Duxton Hill, the following Mic- rs were elected for the present year Preftidrn'i Mr. Lee Quoe Hock, vice-president Mr. Low Chiok Touu. lion, secretary Mr. Tan Heng Soon, hon. treasurer Mr. Lim Houg Kee, committee63 words
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Article90 1915-01-09 8 The Malay Mril is informed that the lion Secretary of the Imperial Indian War Rvlief Fund a few days ago wrote to the various Planters' Associations in Malaya, enquiriag whether the manager* of (.status controlled by the associations would a«sii<t his com mittee by distributing amongst their Asiatic labourers circulars90 words
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Article108 1915-01-09 8 A member of the Ceylon Contingent writing of his voyage says It was very funny all along the Suez Canal. There were military posts of about 21 soldiers a milo apart, and when we were coming through, as wo passed each one, they shouted Who are you?" After telling them108 words
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Article92 1915-01-09 8 Hague press messages state that Holland has lodged a protest with Gieat Britain, couched in similar terms to that of the United States, urging the need for greater consideration being shown by Great Britain in her treatment of Dutch merchantman. The Dutch South African Union has telegraphed to General Botha92 words
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Article156 1915-01-09 8 Mr. Robert Wallace, the chairman of the London Sessions maintains that the earlier closing of publio houses has caused an enormous decrease in crimes of violence and disorder. Figures I have obtained, be said recently, are so remarkable that they ought to be known. Daring the first nine months of156 words
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Article472 1915-01-09 8 Mr. I. N. Macleod has been appointed all polico probationer in the Straits Settlements. Mr. Maclooci reported his arrival at Singapore on December 1. The feave of absence granted to Mr. W. H. Dinsmore has been extended until tho arrival at Singapore of the P. and O.472 words
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Article53 1915-01-09 8 Rules made by the Governor in Couaoil, to regulate the manufacture, use, sale, storage, transport, importation, exportation, and possession of -explosive substances, and to fix the fees in respect thereof, are published in the Government Gazette for general information before they are submitted to the Legislative53 words
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Article106 1915-01-09 8 To student* of the New Testament to morrow marks a date of interest. It is exactly 401 years since the printing of the first New Testament in Greek was completed. The colophon at the end of Tom. V. of the Coiuplutensian Polyglot, containing thu New Testament in106 words
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Article192 1915-01-09 8 The Cantonese who was charged at the Assizes yesterday with the murder of a woman with whom he had been living was found guilty and sentenced to death. The deferce contended that the man was greatly I provoked by the woman, wlo hod been unfaithful to him,192 words
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Article180 1915-01-09 8 As a result of the almost complete destrne- tion of the German Pacific Squadron, says the Statesman, of December 16, the rates of marine insurance for the areas hitherto oon-t-idured dangerous have been heavily reduced. The changed rates are Wnt Coast of South America 5 (previously 7) par180 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1915-01-09 8 BRITISH Pilsener Beer, IN QUART AND PINT HOCK-SHAPED BOTTLES. Samples and Prices on application to: CALDBEGK. MACGREGOR CO.. Sole Agents. ~M LAWSONS LJEJ J«L THE WHISKY f m PL FORITHE MAN OF DISCRIMINATING TASTE. '^igKs Price only $12.50 i $sFT*sl pcr Be oi x Doz- Quarta Dut y ßxtr »>-207 words
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Advertisement188 1915-01-09 8 ALHAMBRA Ths Pioneer CliMmatotraph Thestre, latch Road. von see two mows for ose PiTatar. First Stow 7 JO p.m Second Show 9 15 p.m Protrimma far the Waek beginning Saturday, tih January, 1»15. FILMS OF INTRINSIC VALUE s A Kentish Maid Romance. THE LOSS OF THE BIRKENHEAD IN 8 PARTS.188 words
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Article1860 1915-01-09 9 EYEWITNESS REVIEWS POSITION. Allies Have Gained Great Advantage. GERMANS ON BRITISH TROOPS. Their Fighting Quality Admitted. Rama's Spicial and Ordinabt War TILEOKAMS. London, January 8, 10.10 p.m. Eyewitness writes that the New Year opened with a more favourable situation for the Allies than at any time since commencement1,860 words
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Article148 1915-01-09 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegram Paris, January 7, 0.10 p.m. Official The French three per cent. bond* aro at francs 78.40. Fiom the North Sea to the river Lys there have been artillery engagements, almost everywhere to our148 words
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Article22 1915-01-09 9 Rkutph's Telegrams. London, January 8. Mr. Ellis Griffith has resigned the UnderSecretaryship of tbe Home Ofßse for purely personal reasons.22 words
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Article25 1915-01-09 9 Rbuteb's Telhuram. London, January 8, 5.5 p.m. Havana Heavy and unseasonable rains in Cuba have seriously damaged the tobacco and sugar crops.25 words
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Article596 1915-01-09 9 Public Examination of Mr. R. A. J. Bidwell. Yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the Bankruptcy Court, Mr. R. A. J. Bidwell came up for his public examination, which was conducted by Mr. C. J. Saunders, Official Assignee. Debtor, in the witness box, said he was an596 words
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Article120 1915-01-09 9 The marriage of Mr. Charles Beresford Mills, of the Revenue and Audit Department F.M.B. Civil Service, who arrived in Ceylon recently, with Constance Carr, youngest daughter of the late Canon and Mrs. Carr, of Whitechurch, Co. Dublin, was celebrated at the Wesleyan Church, Colombo, just before Christmas. The wedding waa120 words
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Article79 1915-01-09 9 If appears that, as an officer attached to the staff of Sir John French, the Prince of Wale* is not chained to that post. He visits the treochea, takes his share of the cbanct s of artillery fire, drives his own motor-car, and tpeods every moment of the working day79 words
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Article5061 1915-01-09 9 NESTLE M LX CO. VERSUS THE SCANDIA. Full Judgment of Medan Court. Ag we have already briefly intimated the result of the action lately tried at Medan between the Trading Company Deli Atjeh, on behalf of the Anglo- Swiss Condensed M.lk Co., and the H. A. liner5,061 words
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Article, Illustration79 1915-01-09 10 Aa far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tbe frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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Article337 1915-01-09 10 Position Respecting Government Loan. The adjourned fourth annual general meeting of tbe Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Wednesday. There were present Tbe Hon. R. Young in the chair, and Mr. W. Hunt, with Mr D. A.337 words
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Article76 1915-01-09 10 Under the F.M.S. Customs Duties Enact ment, for tbo period from January 16 to 2), inclusive, tbe value of the highest grade of robber is fixed at two shillings and threepence one halfpenny per lb and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty ii leviable on an ad76 words
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Article206 1915-01-09 10 Handicaps for To-day's Race Meeting. (From Our Own Cobrbspomdrnt.) Penan", January 8. Tbe following are the handicaps for tbe racing to-morrow Pbnano Platb (R.C.)— Barnabas 9.7, Bry done 9.8, Nick 8.9, Peutotre 8.7, Imperial 7.12. Pbovincb Cup (0 furlongs).— Loaddeer 10.12, Wolfram 10.3, Black Satin 10.5, Electric206 words
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Article220 1915-01-09 10 Over Ten Thousand Chests to Be Offered. Notice was given recently in tbe Calcutta Gazette tbat the provision opium to be brought forward for sale by public auction in this year will oone ist of about 10,080 chests prepared at tbe Ghazipur Factory, each chest of220 words
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Article187 1915-01-09 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I enolose herewith copy of letter I havo received from tbe Colonial Secretary, .-"*arding shipment of rubber from Singapore to Japanese ports I shall be much obliged if you will kindly publish this in your paper. Your*, etc., O.187 words
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Article309 1915-01-09 10 Boey Lian Chin's Bankruptcy Annulled. There appeared, before Mr. Justice Earnsbaw, in the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday afternoon, Boey Lian Chin, who came into public notice at tbe time of the failure of tbe Kwong Yik Bank, of which concern he was managing director. Bankruptcy proceedings309 words
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Article264 1915-01-09 10 Russia's £20,000,000 in London For Trade We are officially informed, says the Central News, tbat tbe arrangements under which funds have been obtained by tbe Russian Government were as follows: His Majesty's Government agreed with the Russian Government, in consideration of the shipment of £80,000,000 in gold from264 words
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Article98 1915-01-09 10 With reference to tbe suggestion that men who have been rejected by the recruiting authorities should be given a special badge of some kind, Mr. Charles Hyatt-Woolt writes to tbe -Daily Telegraph stating tbat be made a similar suggestion some time ago, and received a communication fn98 words
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Advertisement49 1915-01-09 10 Italy is purchasing horses and wheat supplies on a big scale in tbe I'nited States. Tbe Italian Consul at Chicago states that Italy intends to have 2,000,000 men in arms wbea the present war is over, in order that she may a*Bort her position in tbe oouncils of Europe.49 words
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Letter359 1915-01-09 11 To (lie K.litor of the Straits Times, jjj I have read various letters in your paper on the above subject and most certainly think that it is about time the Government take some steps in this matter. We have bad various proclamations issued to control359 words
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Article642 1915-01-09 11 The Action Against a Chinese Debtor. A wired by our I'enang cumspondeut, in the Supreme luurt there, on Thursday, before Mr. Justice- EUlen, Messre. Katz ISros., Ltd., sued Messrs. Kong Fook Cheong, Ltd., for t'2,172-84 for goods sold and delivered. Defendants resisted the claim on the ground642 words
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Article672 1915-01-09 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Jan. 9, 1915 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. I NOM. ViLCI BOTIM. SILIIBS. 2/- AUagar 1/4* 1/9 1 Anglo-Java 2/9672 words
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Advertisement65 1915-01-09 11 Cure That Couch. When yon have a troobleaome cough, it dan not mean that you have consumption or that you are goiDg to have it. but it SM nu an that your lungs are threatened, and it is just as well to be on the safe side and take Cataibdimn65 words
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Advertisement45 1915-01-09 11 Mary had a little lamb, A« ever j one doth know, And Mary had an awful cold H*r poor trama rattlud so. Bat Mary also had good sense, you may be sure She's well and strong again— all tUanki To W oods' Great Peppermint Core.45 words
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Advertisement599 1915-01-09 11 LATEST ADVEETISEMENTS |"MOUTRIE" Stands for all that is best in PIANOS Thousands in use throughout the East. BENO FOR CATALOGUE WHICH OFFERB MOST LIBERAL TtRMS S. Moutric Co.. Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. PALLADIUM Singapore's Premier Theatre, ORCHARD ROAD. TONIGHT! Commencing 9 pm. TO-NItHT Yes Mr. and Mrs. Singapore we have another599 words
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Advertisement245 1915-01-09 11 PETER WALKER IPETER^WALKERI LAGE R. /fSnto M The» Bee P rfeftdhtt*^, Lf-^J Agents for Singapore PET lilt MJW} M^- GARNER, QUELGH HIBBERT WOODROFFE A Co. Ltd. KoAla Lumpur. Klaiig and Ipoh. F.M.S. I 1 AND COMPANY. LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner TO-NIGHT. HUCCTSIO BY THE I>^.K,I3IA.]Sr245 words
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Article988 1915-01-09 12 Striking Claim by Sir Oliver Lodge. As already stated in our columns, Sir Oliver Lodge, in opening, at the Browning Scttltment, Wai worth, a series of conferences on the subject of Science and Religion Are they Enemies, Neutrals, or Allies?" made some remarkable statements. He said988 words
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Article152 1915-01-09 12 A London wire of December 14 says: The Daily Chronicle's correspondent at Berne publishes prirate advioea from Berlin to the effect that the Kaiser's cheat trouble ha* seriously affected hi* throat, and that an operation is necessary. Uia doctors have prescribed absolute quiet for at least a152 words
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Article722 1915-01-09 12 Death of An Indian Womtn In London. In the City of London ooroner's court, on November 80, Dr. F. J. Waldo held an inquiry respecting the death of Mulka Reuti Gwalin, aged about 84 years, an Indian woman, who died from the effects of morphine and cocaine722 words
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Article357 1915-01-09 12 Government to be Approached On Improvements. A meeting was held at Geraldton (W. A.) in December to make further representation to the Government as to the necessity of starting harbour works, not only for the purpose of getting the work in hand, bat as a means of relieving357 words
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Article374 1915-01-09 12 First Warship Completely Built In Australia. The Australian torpedo boat destroyer Derwent was launched on December 19, at the Cockatoo Island naval yard, Sydney. She is a boat of 700 tons and 20 knots, and ber completion brings tbe total of these vessels in Australia to374 words
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Article660 1915-01-09 12 German Press Campaign In South China. The Canton correspondent of the N.-C. Daily News writing on December 17 says In the sooth, there are still articles and pamphlets issued, whose object is to bias the minds of Chinese readers, and inflame them against the British. One fails660 words
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Article39 1915-01-09 12 The Right Rev. L. F. D. Blair, D.D., oa account of ill -health, placed in the hands of the Archbishop of Canterbury his resignation of the bishopric of the Falkland Islands. The resignation was to take effeot on Deoemkarat39 words
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Article930 1915-01-09 12 Grey Motor-car Travels From Camp To Camp. Making bis report from the Franco- Belgian frontier, a special correspondent of The Standard wires There is no longer any traffic of bargee on the canals. But many barges remain imprisoned in stretches of waterway from which there is no930 words
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Article100 1915-01-09 12 A Berlin wireless telegram states that the Kaiser immediately agreed to the suggestion of his Holiness the Pope that hostilities should be suspended on Christmas day. Mr. Andrew Carnegie, interviewed on the war, expresses tbe opinion that it would be unchristian and immoral to stop fighting on100 words
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Article61 1915-01-09 12 The Belgian Minister of Railways, Posts, and Telegraphs warns the public against what has been described as a new issue of Belgian stamps. These stamps bear portraits of the King and Queen. Above and below are the words, Belgique-Belgie and the price. The Minister points oat that they have not61 words
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Advertisement267 1915-01-09 12 1_! TVf PTl_! ¥T" XHE CAR OF fc -4^. -sK:^ XHE DAY-. f EMPIRE "Th* Little Aristocrat" We g»ll Them JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY Only Address ORGHARD ROAD Only Addrofi. IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant 5p3.9U CASE ALL DEALERS. ©!N267 words
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Article915 1915-01-09 13 Suggested Alternative to Export Prohibition. With reference to the export Embargo placed by tbe home Government on rubber, Anglo-Malay writes this letter to The Financier of December 4 We have it in the press that it is the intention of Government to prohibit the export of915 words
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Article142 1915-01-09 13 Mr Waters, representative the American Christian World, having returned from a tour in Belgium, reports I saw over 1,000 poorly clad women at Antwerp, many with babies at their breasts, waiting in the snow and slash (or doles of food under the shadow of a big hotel, whero142 words
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Advertisement91 1915-01-09 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 k CO., LTD., MALACCA, Singapore, Seremban and Johore Bahru. Rubber Machine Bolls. We are now in91 words
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Advertisement693 1915-01-09 13 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the following services of which full particulars may be ascertained and all necessary pans seen at the P. W. D. Office, Johore Bahru, oa any day, Fridays excepted, between tbe hours of 9 a.m. and 4.80 p.m. (1) Police693 words
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Advertisement533 1915-01-09 13 NOTICEB. PHO GUIN^oTITdT (IN LIQUIDATION). Take notice that tbe effico of tbe above Company has been removed to No. 7, Teluk Ayer Street, Singapore. TAKE NOTICE tbat a meeting ol tbe creditors of tbe above Company will be held at No. 7, Teluk Ayer Street, Singapore, on Monday, the 11th533 words
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Advertisement791 1915-01-09 14 SINGAPORE B ONLY COMPANY. m &H PAIOUP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTtRN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HIAD OHFIOB Wlnoh-ta* Hou-, Wntf^peM. LOMDOM OFFIOB aft, Old .awry. «.O. Tb. Oo»pa., ha. £30.000 deforffed wtth tb. Bafma. C^rt W*^ rt *m^ <****»**** ATTHAOTIV PUAM. OP A-UHAMOst,791 words
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Advertisement417 1915-01-09 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL $16,000,0C0 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling ••1,600,000 at ay- 115,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRBOTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. T. M.417 words
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Advertisement452 1915-01-09 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED ISM. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPOBATBD BT BPECIAL IHHPEhIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790,000. President. Kaznyosbi Tagiu, Esq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, E»q. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Sbingo Minami, Bsq. HEAD OFFICE -TAIPEH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES452 words
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Advertisement912 1915-01-09 14 INSURANCE. RESOLUTIONS for the NEW BAH thould be made with the determination of not breaking them. Many live up to tho Utter and the spirit of their resolves while others break loosp from bondage through some fiery whim. The dosing bourn ol tbe OLD YBAR are introspective with results not912 words
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Article937 1915-01-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Cars of 1915. The fact that the war was declared in the height of summer, and that it was more or lea* problematical whether the Olympia show would be held or not, says a writer in the Daily Chronicle, has937 words
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Article43 1915-01-09 15 The correspondent of the Daily Chronicle at Baslo reports that the Berliner Tageblatt declares China will be Germany's next ally. There is no doubt that Germany's secret agents in China are representing the Kaiser as a great believer in the precepts of Confucius.43 words
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Advertisement209 1915-01-09 15 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING. "WAYGOOD LIFTS ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC HAND POWER FOR Hotels, Offices, Hospitals AND Public and Private Buildings. SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Limited, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. THE FOUR TV Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. ENGLISH209 words
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Advertisement87 1915-01-09 15 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the bosh." We might as 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 itt no reason so far as we can see87 words
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Advertisement269 1915-01-09 15 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 IHE MUNICIPALITY f^f^^^^i THE GOVERNMENT BINGAPORE, V%^_^^y JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. KYNOCH'S HIGH-CLASS EXPLOSIVES FOR Dislodging Tree Stumps AND General Blasting Operations SOLE AGENTS: McAlister Co., Ltd. THE269 words
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Advertisement749 1915-01-09 16 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson. Gilf illan &Go.. Ltd., v SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, furnished house, for occupation February or March Tennis court. Reply H., c/o Straits Times. SHORTHAND-TYPISTS WANTED. Wanted, 2 competent Shorthand Typists for749 words
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Advertisement535 1915-01-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD ROOM TO LET. Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSB. Apply at No 1, Robinson Road. 4-1 v TO BE LETlocm^diate entry. No. 74, Anscu Ro&d. Apply to Stephens, Paul k Co. 4 1 v TO BE LET. Furnished or unfurnUhed, No. 5, Mount Blizib th535 words
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Advertisement415 1915-01-09 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commibsion Agents. Sou Aobkts The Muicott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. M eo-6-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail -Makers, Estate Suppliers and415 words
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Advertisement500 1915-01-09 16 NOTICES. GUAM TkIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW 28/12/14. 2,600 Kegs Hobbuck's Coloured Paint, Oil and Sundries, 600 Pieces Oalvd. Plain Shoetp, 6,600 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 2,000 lbs. Insf rtion Cloth, 10.0C0 feet Balata and Hair Belting, 12.0C0 assorted Files 6,000 lbs. Bleached Tallow, 560500 words
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Advertisement453 1915-01-09 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-b ***** TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain alterations to advertisements, such ns changes in sailing dates of steamers, often roach us too late to be complied with, we wish to refer advertisers and reader* generally to tho Notice453 words
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Miscellaneous229 1915-01-09 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per font lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scau229 words
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