The Straits Times, 27 January 1915
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Title Section13 1915-01-27 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.708 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 27. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement218 1915-01-27 1 iffp" BEER. a KATZ BROS a »Nv^ LIMITED. aal aal Just received New Stock of N^ our well-known Brands of American Boots Shoes "Elks" o "O-so-Ez-E" All in Half Sizes al 10b flB f Tuerf kooiJs are of tbb time Higb I^fc^ standard as formerly. Tctfect fitticg. BL «^a« jw218 words
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Advertisement139 1915-01-27 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents for THE ALL-STEEL "RALEIGH" CYCLE. "The British Masterpiece.' M WnV Guaranteed k.w V Guaranteed I W«Z '^•?t Ar\ jr~ i n 'or M&Ssf N&k Ever. 7 yer Jail *3lL* V. jr: *A?(-*Z v a x THE: "POPULAR" MODEL 28. Complete with Plated Lamp, Bell, Etc. Price139 words
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Advertisement8 1915-01-27 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aqmnts: ADAMSOh. GILFILLAN CO., LTC.8 words
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Article1129 1915-01-27 2 ALTERNATE TAPPING SYSTEM ADOPTED. Reduction In Costs. Tbe ninth annual ordinary general meeting of tbe Sembilan Estates Co., Ltd., was held on December 28, at tbe registered offices, 7 Crosby square, E. C, Mr. C. R. Oilliat (tbe cbairmau) presiding. Tbe Chairman, in moving the adoption of the1,129 words
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Article1046 1915-01-27 2 The Brilliant Career of a Famous Cricketer. Mr. A. O. Jones, tbe famons cricketer, died at his mother's house at Dunstable on December 21. He played a few matches for Notts at the beginning of last season, but bis health broke down and he spent1,046 words
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Article46 1915-01-27 2 The death has taken place at the Oeneral Hospital, Shanghai, after a short illness, of Mr. Jose Machado, only son of a former British postmaster of Shanghai. Deceased was well known in tbe Settlement and a few years ago was prominent in many branches of sport.46 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement755 1915-01-27 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Applications accompanied by testimonials will be received at the Matter Attendant's Ofnoe up to 81st instant, for the post of Boarding Officer, Singapore. Salary 1860 pa. free quarters and allow•noes 261 80 1 THE MALACCA PUNTERS' ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. Tbe Anneal Oeneral Meeting of tbe Association will be held755 words
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Advertisement204 1915-01-27 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION BvREAD BROTHERS, u»i.«i CL^kiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLO EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAM LV PACKAGES If v or Sum* from any Skin or Bio >c such as kcseiua. Scrofula, bao 1 I'k-ers. Boito, Sores, anc Krurnions of al' Winds, Olandular Swelling*. Blood Poison, lLlu-umatiHin,204 words
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Advertisement89 1915-01-27 2 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the bush." We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tho next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see89 words
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Advertisement568 1915-01-27 2 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wasted. Left Hospital Cripple, But Bade well by these Tablets. Mrs. Cooper, of Fenn I.in.c, Ftnny Draytoa, near .Vuncaion, aiya: "Dr. (;»>i«ii'i Tablets tlirn« years, and now, jfc^ i>u wf i id yt-jfr took Hi'ida 'to "^r^BBP hospital, 'has aw c^jht. yutuiiim. t! rht operation wvs568 words
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Advertisement525 1915-01-27 2 NOTICES. CHOP BAN COAN. 74, South B>iil K o X.nd, Pawn broker*. NOTICE is lur.-by g.ven tbat a third ioterim dividend of JO p. r cent, will be paid on the Ist February. I*l6. And notice is hereby givon that al! creditors and other persons who have not Hunt in525 words
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Article1586 1915-01-27 3 IMPRESSIVE SCENES IN THE CHAMBER. Fate of the World at Stake The Chamber in Paris presented a never to-be-forgotten spectacle at its first meeting, on December 22, since the war actually began. There was not an inch of space available in the galleries. The House listen1,586 words
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Article536 1915-01-27 3 Meeting to be Held at Shanghai In May. Considerable interest is being taken in the arrangements for the forthcoming Olympiad to be held at the Hongkew Park in May, says the North China Daily News, Shanghai. At a meeting of the Far Eastern Athletic Contest Committee a536 words
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Article32 1915-01-27 3 Colonel Frank Maxwell, Military Secretary to the Viceroy of India, ban had a naxty fall from a pony durinii a practice game of polo and bustaintd a slight injury to the face.32 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement47 1915-01-27 3 BEER Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. BOK*E AOENTIi ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. SUB- AGENTS: TAI TO CO., Beach Road, Singapore. j™$ You Aave Jbeen a// jgS QSk over e 'World, Jack Ifm Whut have you seen 9^k I rI most phces, sonny Sm W HOUTENS47 words
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Advertisement13 1915-01-27 3 Fer Children* Hacking Cough at Nifht Wood* ttreat PepporuiiDt Ctire It 6 1.13 words
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Advertisement528 1915-01-27 3 STEAMER SAILINGS BIBB YHLINE Of fmat twin-aorew Mall PatMngs? Staamere between Rangoon, Golombo, Sum, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAOAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO.. Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agents FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLT PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD.. Singapore Agrntß ELLERMANS HALL LINE.528 words
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Advertisement625 1915-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through BilH of Lading issued fot Oliina Coaxt, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Btoamcm will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). I Connecting at Prom625 words
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Advertisement542 1915-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A aervioe ii maintained between Yoko'iam* via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot witb the Imperial Japanese Govern meat. The New Twin-screw Steamer, maintaining this servioe have been specially diAigoed and oonntracted, and aro fitted542 words
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Advertisement695 1915-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Tringgano, Bisot, Semerik, Baehck, Kelantan Tabai, Bangnar*, Telupin, PanaraJ, Patani, Siogora, Laron, Kchcamti, Bandon, Langsuen, Takn, Cbnmpon. Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER due Oeparture s.s. MAH IDOL 1916 Jan. SO- 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT Fab. a Feb. 6695 words
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Advertisement627 1915-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' stoamt^m are despatched from Liverpool ontwarda tor the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre627 words
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Advertisement435 1915-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." ROKTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA AND LONDON. Steamers aro due on or about thr undermentioned datoH OOTWABD. HOXEWIBU. 1016 l»l-> Karimata Ft b. ft Koningin d. Ned. P. Jnliana Feb. 19 Feb. 6 Oranje Mar.435 words
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Article140 1915-01-27 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, January 27. High Water, 6.2* a.m., 9.28 p.m. Band in the Gardens, 6 6 p.m. Thursday, January 28. High Water, 7 :t 1 am., 10.12 p.m. K. I. lit>iue«ar>l mail closesSingaptre Spirting Club annual meeting, Exchange, 5.15 p.m. Friday, January 29. High Water. H. <d140 words
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Article181 1915-01-27 5 To DAT. Batu Paliat Mena 8 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Glonfalloch 3pm Batavia Grotius 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Tolok Anson Ipoh 8 pm Port Swettcnbam] ami Penang Lama 8 pm Bataria. C'heiibon ami S.iui.iraii^; Giang Seng 4pm Batavia, IbBJMH Sourabaya. V. Darwin, Tlmi-s<liiv lasaaia,181 words
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Article61 1915-01-27 5 The outward B. I. packet steamer Golcooda with mail from Europe is expected to reach I'euang at daylight on Friday next. Lart SmoAPoaa. I l).>c. 11 Deo. 17 Dec. 21 Dec. 2» Dec. 81 Jan. 6 .Jin. H .1,1.. 13 .Jan. 20 Jan. II Poi m Lohdom61 words
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Article100 1915-01-27 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on January 27, 1915. Brit=sh. Name Date of Arrival Uemarks. Sn M;iar 1 M Inner Roads Kmu Sang No. 7 Wharf Gorgon No. 6 Wharf litv ot Ma.lias Outer Roads Cbowtai 27 1 15 Propbet ■Vaj»M| No. 4100 words
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Article429 1915-01-27 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood tbat, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that iij tending passengers may alter their arrangement?, subsequent to the issuance of this list in429 words
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Article177 1915-01-27 5 Professor Ernst Hacckel, of Jena, the well known disciple of Darwin, has expressed to an interviewer tbe opinion that tbe follow ing fruits of ictory are necessary to ensure (lermany'N future: (1) Freedom from tbe tyranny of Kngland. recurod by (2) the invasion of the British177 words
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Article107 1915-01-27 5 l'encling a satisfactory solution of tbe TsiDgtau Customs question, tbe Japanese are collecting tbe customs due* at tbat pert, says ih lYking corn spon dt tit of the Peking and Tientsin Time*. They an- following tbe tariff as n*ar as possible which was enforced by tbe Maritime Customs previoim to107 words
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Article163 1915-01-27 5 EXCHAMOB Bm«Aroßa, January 27, 1915 On LoßDoa Bank 4 m/s 1/4 j Demand */4£ Private 8 m.'s m a/4 On India Bank T. T. m 176 O« Hon(iKoi»a...Bank d/d m 21] On SHA»9HAi....Bank d/d mt 102J Oa Java Bank T. T. Ul\ OhJafam Bank d/d 11; Sovereigns—163 words
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Advertisement10 1915-01-27 5 Fur Chronic Chest Complaints, WjoJV Great Peppermint Core la. Bd,10 words
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Advertisement98 1915-01-27 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January 29. At No. 430, Se.rangoon Road, Cement I- looring tiles (various designs) at 3. February 1 —At saleroom, teak household furniture, etc., at 11. February 2.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. February 1. At saleroom, leasehold land and dwelling house, at 3.30. February98 words
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Advertisement36 1915-01-27 5 A really high-class CIGARETTE. Absolutely pure and made from finest Virginia Tobacco ONCE SMOKED ALWAYS SMOKED. Drink CARLSBEBG Is 9 .^BBW^sW BUY "SHELL" YOU CAM BELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.36 words
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Advertisement857 1915-01-27 5 LAXESX ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. Rubber-tyred office gharry and sound Australian cob, with lamps, barnuts, etc., complete. A'l in first class condition. No reasonable offer refused. Apply A. M., c/o Stiaits Times. 371 391 SINGAPORE ART CLUB. The Annas! General Meeting of the above club under tbe presidency of Lady Evelyn857 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous97 1915-01-27 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, January 25. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.u Bared. 32 Fab 29.915 29.818 29.907 Temp. 74.0 78 0 74.0 Wet Bulb Ther 72.5 7H.0 72.0 Dir. of Wind calm X calm Max. shade Temp. 79.0 Mm 70.5 Max. in Sun 121.0 Te rad. Ther 67.097 words
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1135 1915-01-27 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27. VICARIOUS ENLISTMENT. Here is a case which has been submitted to our consideration "lam a married man with two children. Wife and children are entirely dependent on me. If passed by the medical officer I would gladly enlist at once, bat I have my1,135 words
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Article20 1915-01-27 6 Tbe Premier of China has recommended that the design of both tbe national and military flags of China be altered.20 words
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Article20 1915-01-27 6 Messrs. O. Otomune and Co., store-keepers and oommisdion merchants, of Raffles Place, send us their calendar for the current year.20 words
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Article25 1915-01-27 6 A special wire from Amsterdam to De Looomotief, Samarang, says that the Hungarian Landsturm of tbe -year 1876 onwards have been called to tbe colours.25 words
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Article24 1915-01-27 6 A Peking wire of the 18th inst. says A serious earthquake has been experienced at Hami, a large town in Sinkiang, the New Dominion.24 words
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Article33 1915-01-27 6 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission will be held on Friday afternoon Tbe agenda includes the formation of standing committee* for tbe year but otherwise contains nothing apart from the routine business.33 words
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Article23 1915-01-27 6 A Rotterdam message published in Australia says that German sappers buried 10,000 German corpses near Duffel in tbe few days preceding January 6.23 words
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Article27 1915-01-27 6 A fugitive from Strassburg who reached Berne the first week of this month reports that in that city there are 62 hospitals filled with wounded German soldiers.27 words
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Article38 1915-01-27 6 There wss a remarkable recruiting boom at Leeds after the report that a German court-martial had sentenced Lonsdale to death for having struck a German corporal. Subsequently, the sentence wae commuted to twenty years' confinement in a fortress.38 words
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Article48 1915-01-27 6 Tbo Prize Court at home baa decided that 51,043 bags of nitrate, valued at £41,000, and forming the cargo of a German barque, the Odessa, which was captured and condemned as a war prize, were enemy goods, and must be condemned as a lawful prize of the Crown.48 words
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Article46 1915-01-27 6 Tbe strength of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps is greater to-day than it has ever brrn before. The total number of men on the active list is 836, which does not include the Italian Company at present being formed and numbering forty-seven. The Keservt s total 825.46 words
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Article48 1915-01-27 6 Loyal Citizens should have sent name and address, but in any case the matter to which tbe letter refers is one which ran only be dealt with through the Municipal Health Department. Any food suspected of being unfit for consumption should be at once sent to that department.48 words
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Article53 1915-01-27 6 This year Queensland has 181,234 acres vi der wheat, or 8,938 acres more than last year. As a result of the efforts which are being made by the Government to induce farmers to increase their areas, tbe official estimate is that there will be an extra 20,000 acres of land53 words
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Article58 1915-01-27 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report that there is still no enquiry for Robusta or Libcrian coffee. Tbe latter may nominally be quoted at about $83 for fine and (26 for No. 2 quality. Tbe copra market is slightly lower on the week. Quotations are about 110 (or best bundried and58 words
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Article45 1915-01-27 6 Miss Sibylla Hadcock, of Benton Lodge, Longbenton, Newcastle on Tyne, generously provided 140,000 Chris'mas cards for distribution among the British troops at the front. Tbe proprietors of tbe Newcastle Chronicle despatched them for her to the soldiers. Miss Hadcock also sent 10,000 cards to seamen.45 words
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Article56 1915-01-27 6 Mr. George Richards, who has begun work as engineer in chief of the ludo Burma Con nection Riilway Survey, is a Somersetshire man. The work in which be is now engaged is a very important project. Tbe railway will provide a thorough route between Calcutta and Rangoon, and three alternative56 words
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Article66 1915-01-27 6 At an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerco. held on the morning of January 1, the committee were authorised to open a subscription list for the collection of funds in aid of Kuff.-rers from the war, and $500 was allocated from the (unds66 words
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Article67 1915-01-27 6 A message to Australia, dattd January 6, r.pirts that Almoy Abdullah, a Soudanese, and Enver Bey's chief spy, has be- n arrcato 1 (or endeavouring to seduco Egyptian soldiers. He was (onnd in possession of a Turkish cypher notebook, and a letter instructing him to incite the Egyptian army to67 words
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Article79 1915-01-27 6 The Rev. E. J. Hardy, Army Chaplain, the author of How to be Hnppy though Married, who was stationed in Hongkong a few years ago, ha* now produced a supplementary To'ii.'ne bearing the title Still Happy though Married. A reviewer says it is a book which every bride should cherish79 words
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Article77 1915-01-27 6 Tbe Hague correspondent of tbe Sourabaya Handelsblad teleurapta that a widespread conspiracy has been discovered in Turkey directed against the young Turkish party. He also siys it is reported from German sources that fears are entertained in Palestine of a British attack, and the bills round Nazareth are being fortified,77 words
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Article127 1915-01-27 6 In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Earnobaw, there was mentioned a case in which the Official Astiguee, executor of the property uf Chia Keng Boog, a bankrupt, is the plaintiff, ami Chia Keng Beng tbe defendant. Mr C. I. Carnr said that Mr. O. S. Carver bad been127 words
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Article127 1915-01-27 6 Although by the dissolutioc of the Diet the Shipping Subsidy Bill fail* <1 to become law, contracts have been signed »ith the steamtr com pan v 8 on tho basis proponed in tbe Bill, nays the Japan Chronicle. The term of the contracts is one year and they hare been127 words
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Article382 1915-01-27 6 Mr. Lai Wing-yiu will be appointed Chinese Minister to Bangkok. There was quite a large crowd down at tbe P. and Wharf yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to home-going friends. A number of the Malay Company, 5.V.1., in which Mr. G. S. Carver is a captain, gave382 words
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Article122 1915-01-27 6 Singapore has n. had to wait long for tho announcement of another theatrical engagement, for as will be seen from tbe advertisement in another coluujn, the company known as Tbe Quaints will ruakn their bow to a Singapore audience- next Wednesday evening at the Victoria122 words
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Article148 1915-01-27 6 The following properties were disposed o( by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'g saleroom on Monday afternoon All the right, title, and interest of and in freehold land and houses, 28 1 to 2:i 0, (.'live Street, and boose*, 16 to 22, I "unman Street, area148 words
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Article140 1915-01-27 6 Not only is Russia constantly increasing her land forces in Poland, but on sea her fleet is also about to root ive important additions. Thus the I'etrograd correspondent of tbe New York Horald is informed by an Kuglish contractor to tbe Italian and Hussian Ministries o( Marine140 words
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Article167 1915-01-27 6 The German Emperor, King of Prussia, Margrave of Brandroburg and of the two LausiUtw, (iniud Duke of Lower Uhiutland aod Posen, Duke of Silesia, (Jlatz, Saxony, Westphalia, Engeru, Pomerania, Lnneberg, HolsttiinSchUswig. Magdeburg, Bremen, Oeldern, Cleve, .Julie rs and Herj>. Crossen, Lauenburg, Mecklnuburg, of the \V» uilh, and of167 words
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Advertisement121 1915-01-27 6 RONEO STEEL DOORS are fitted to H M. S. Lowestoft, S. S. Carmania. Aquitania and Laconia, to prevent fire sp:eading. RONEO STEEL CABINETS ensure safety of your valuable correspondence and other documents. GET YOURS TO-DAY. Drink q CRAWFORD'S /jjjfc Old Scotch Cj^S Whisky. Superior Quality. Pine Flavour. P'nOHWtibKy MODERAT. IN121 words
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Advertisement190 1915-01-27 6 TO-NIGHT Films that will hold ttis later*** of our mOonc*. AT THE AJJAMBRA Ths Pionosr Clnomatograph Thaatro, loach Rosd TO* SEE TWO IHOWi FOR ORE P»Y»U« r. First (how 7. J0 p.m. Socortd Show 1.11 p.m STROM DHOMTIC PICTURE PL»Y THE MYSTERIOUS SHOT IN 2 PARTS. The story of an190 words
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Article775 1915-01-27 7 Comments on Naval Victory. PRUDENCE OF BRITISH STRATEGY. American Naval Expert's Views. Hum's Spbcial and Ordinary War Tbliurams. London, January 26, 1.40 p.m. The news of the naval victory was an nounced in London on Sunday evening Audience- at concerts and cinemas frantically cheered tbe announcements. The conductor775 words
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Article572 1915-01-27 7 Improved Demand for Crepe Varieties. The Singapore Chamber of Commeroc liubber Association's lTo'.h auction was held yesterday when there were offered for sale 2,329.15 picul*. or 810,553 lbs. (tons 188.64), aud sold 1,604.85 piculs, or 213,980 lbs. (tons 95.53). The prices realised were The next auction will572 words
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Article41 1915-01-27 7 Messrs Barlow and Co. inf< riu us that, wiring on tbe Usth inst. with reference to tli rubber market, their 1 ,011. i0n house reports a stcaxly market, quotations being Smoked Sheet 3 4 per lb. epe > 141 words
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Article810 1915-01-27 7 Old Boys' Clubs Rally To The Colours. We qnote the following from The Observer of December 20: Tbe Veteran Athletes' Corps which is being organised by Mr. G. H. Harnett is booming, bnt tbe attempt which was being made at the same time to aid enlistment810 words
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Article205 1915-01-27 7 A correspondent of a home paper gives the following ricture of tbe life of tbe King and Queen of Belgium and the King's relations with his troops King Albert is the commander of his army in truth as well as in name. Its reorganisation into205 words
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Article152 1915-01-27 7 Tbe Madras Times, of January 11, says Calcutta papers rtp >rt a very sad tragedy. Mrs. Field was an Indian Christian lady, the daughter of tlielate Colonel Borah. I.M S. Her father left her a considerable sum of money at his death, and, as far as money wasconoerned, she and152 words
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Article803 1915-01-27 7 Vivid Picture of Battlefield Scenes. A letter giving a vivid idea of the hardships of trench life has been received in Singapore by Mr. L. Dupire from Mr. K. Dezaunay, who went home from this place on the outbreak of war to join in the defence of803 words
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Article60 1915-01-27 7 (Fbom Our Own Corrbspondint.) Ipob, January 26. The Times of Malaya states that at tbe end of last year nearly 80,000 fewer coolies were engaged in mining in the country than at the end of 1918, a fall of about 25 per cent, of the total mining60 words
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Article234 1915-01-27 7 A London tel i^raui in an Australian pa- "r says: Soldiers' letters from the front iuiimate that the English and Germans fraternised at several points on Christmas Eve. They oeased firing, left the trenche*, met in the. open, and exchanged souvenirs of wine, chocolates, and paddings.234 words
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Article1649 1915-01-27 7 COMPANY'S RELATIONS WITH BEHN, MEYER. The Question of Agents. The annual general meeting of the Indra giri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Co., Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered office of the company, French Bank Buildings. Mr. C. A. Berg&ma (chairman) presided, others present being Messrs. D. C.1,649 words
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Article479 1915-01-27 7 National Mutual Life Association's Year. The forty-fifth annual general meeting of members of the National Mutual Life Association of Australia, Limited, of which Messrs. Boustead and Co. are the local agents, was held at Melbourne recently, when Mr. Andrew Newt 11, chairman of directors, who presided, said in479 words
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Article49 1915-01-27 7 Among those who are shortly proceeding to tbe front are Mr. J. V. Cowgill, c* let, M present attached to the Office of the J'rotector of Chinese, Kuala Lumpur, in conm <-ti>>n with the Repatriation of Chinese Destitutes, and Mr. T. P. Coo, cadet, of tho Chief Secretary's Office.49 words
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Article49 1915-01-27 7 When crossing the Thames in a dinghy, after having conducted service, at Mi< HsW durham Parit-h Cbsweh oa the flllitef tx f its Christmas, the Rev. J. 11. Dudley Matthews. r< ctor of Purley, near Reading, wai <Mrrie<l away by the blrocg current auJ w 11 It n .I.49 words
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Article199 1915-01-27 8 Further List of Subscriptions. Ih. ll. m. Tri a-urcr. Mr. M. Morrison, manager. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Ciuna, Singapjre. BeRN to ecknowledye, with iu»ny thanks, the receipt of the following further coutributions Previously acknowledged f255.188.73 CollecUd by Mifw Joseph 18 Key. I. A. B.199 words
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Article73 1915-01-27 8 The S.C.C. fifteen to meet an F.M.S. team on Saturday on the Esplanade at S p.m. will be as follows:— W. B. Williams, R. B. B. Donnell, P. Linton, F. U. Broad, J. K. Hutcbißon. K <irei(i. H 15. Willin, E. W. P. Folcher, K. G. Jones, C.73 words
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Article275 1915-01-27 8 k. a. c. v. s. a. c. A match is H ti.U- ac- at the Keppel liiiks on SuuiUy iv jruiuy b twecu teams representing the Xi ppel anJ Singapore Golf Club*, of which the. members are (K. O. C. team mentioned first) 9.0. 11. I. .Jone* r.nd J.275 words
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Article46 1915-01-27 8 V v- n Inn hoto play, entitled Claiutmates, by the An m iin 111 paraph Co., will be shown at tin Palladium for the first time to uight. This ih an i xctptit ually [wworful film, and should be hi II Mortli saj |B]a>46 words
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Article120 1915-01-27 8 fta N.w \.uk <'<>iti<»poadent of tliu Daily Chronicle, referring to ft conspiracy to MiiairgleOcrunn military and naval reservmts fr< in America to Germany by means of false paaaportH, declares that the officials of the I ntttcl SUU> Soon* Servioe assert that an attache of the .< rmauy Embassy has been120 words
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Article696 1915-01-27 8 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, Jan. 26, 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. Norn. Valoi. Boymu. BiLl.au. 3/ Allagsr 1/44 1/9 C 1 Anglo-Java 3/9696 words
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Advertisement43 1915-01-27 8 Blow, tiow, tH-v. wintry wind, hl.iw a 1 yon ko->w. K»iu. hi.l or m ow. oo m.>) bi ujoh*. uukisd. Really 1 J. N t cird. For I'm immune (cote 1 wvi i.J^ p P, pucrminl Curt LtaTing i 1 h aUi behind.43 words
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Advertisement63 1915-01-27 8 Cure That Cough. When you have a troublesome cough, it does not mean that you hare consumption or that you are going to have it. but it does mean that your lungs are threatened, and it is just an well to be on tbe safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough63 words
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Advertisement425 1915-01-27 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR. Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INV.TED Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAXPOLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HINKS' BRASS HANGING LAMPS; DINNER TEA SERVICES, GLASSWARE, PLATEDWAKB. ETC. At Powell k Co.'s Sale-room, On Monday, Fabruary 1, at 11 n..m. Now425 words
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Advertisement341 1915-01-27 8 NICHOLSON'S t 4$S LD TOM GIN M''Ji!lNllil^rdff DRY GIN J OLD TOM GIN I I! LONDON j The Purest Splrit Made# S*~ HIBBERT, WOODROFFE GO., LTD PBNANG, >Imcobporatki> in Enoland), ■rancMl at: KLA(^ G Kuala Lumpur. ISCRBMBAN. F. IW. S. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles341 words
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Advertisement303 1915-01-27 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. THE PRESENT GENERATION it »t prtsent in need ol sound health which tbe generality of mankind generally lack. This need it magically i-uppliud by our world renowned ATANK NIGRAH PILLS, which b\v* their nsers with full bealtb, removing all mental303 words
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Advertisement248 1915-01-27 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walab, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel dv I'Horopt Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Meesrs. Ech Co., Bras Basah Road. Xue Refreshment Buffet. Tack Road Railwa> Station. Messrs. Kwooti248 words
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Advertisement360 1915-01-27 9 THE COVENTRY CHAIN COMPANY, LIMITED. COVENTRY, ENGLAND. A Speciality in i i Cycle Chains and Free- Wheels. SOLE AGENTS: THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, fit WHALLEY'S DISINFECTANT AWARDED MiM&Ubin AWARDED GOLD MEDAL M S GOLD MEDAL TURIN EXHIBITION wSfIJURifeJ TURIN EXHIBITION 1911. fff Bf j afA ln !lf 1»11. AIMIItin IMMJB360 words
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Advertisement381 1915-01-27 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA). BAILINGS "RUMPHIUS TO BATAVIA, SEMARANG, SOURABAYA, and to BELAWAN, DELI. The public are hereby informed that the Company's Steamer "RUMPHIUS" will resume her usual fortnightly service from Singapore to the above-mentioned ports, commencing on Monday. January 25th, to fcelawan381 words
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Advertisement1540 1915-01-27 10 I LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EABTEM COMPANY. r> PROSPEROUS mid PROGRBBBIYE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAD 0FF.0.. Winoh_t~ Hou~. ">«»«• ©FFIOB SS. OW .-wry, EC .TT,AOT,V F^ W O> A-U«AHObV ION.V TO LOAil. U.itAl. CQMM.»».ON TO ■■K,K.RSFor BJI pttrihmnw, apply to A. FAUt, m—<a< Piwtar. BANKING.1,540 words
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Advertisement682 1915-01-27 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of A COLLECTION OF RARE AND VALUABLE DUTCH AND INDIAN KRIBSBS WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLES AND SILVER AND WOODEN SHEATHS. A NUMBER OF JAVANESE, MUDURESE AND BALINEBE BOOBS WRITTEN ON DRIED LEAVES. ALSO AN OLD ENGLISH WATCH (SAID TO BB OVBR 2 CENTURIES OLD) AND682 words
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Article965 1915-01-27 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Sea Motoring H. Massac Buist, writing in The Observer says: Since the outbreak of war comparatively little news has come to band concerning motoring activities at sea. Nevertheless, immediately on the outbreak of war practically all the fast motorboatx in the965 words
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Article92 1915-01-27 11 Some idea of the rapid progress the port of Colombo has made during the past three decades is obtainable from the tonnage figures. In 1883, nays the Times of Ceylon, the entrance tonnage both steam and sailing, tho latter being a negligible quantity— was just over a million and a92 words
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Advertisement249 1915-01-27 11 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO H. TVI. THE KINO. WAYGOOD LIFTS ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC HAND POWER FOX Hotels, Offices, Hospitals AND Public and Private Buildings. SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Limited, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. THE ART FURNITURE °»™!TZ. Hrn DEPOT, WEST DULWICH, S. E. 167. Orchard Road. For M^dic&J. Surgical and249 words
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Advertisement35 1915-01-27 11 Just What You Need. Don't suffer for years from a disordered stomach. A (ew doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will put you right. They are just what you need. For sale by al Dispensaries and Dialers.35 words
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Advertisement474 1915-01-27 11 FIRM In 1888— Foremost eve* since. MB 1 '^'/;^''VVJ\ |jl)y\ y mm ..dunlop" DUNLOP TYRES ECLIPSE all others. 43, Robinson Road, Singapore. Fhe Straits Times "SUCCESS" FOR F.M.B. READERS. The New Mail Tra<3 Serrioe enables an tc B -Dd ,aio the r.M.S. cacb eveain^ a H •TWH IV^l H 4474 words
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Advertisement786 1915-01-27 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. MSOTMTBWMTED. Wanted for H .iraulic Mine in Pabang for March 1, 1616, Assistants to wurk Monitor?. Salary to start $60 per month, and partly (umished quarters It786 words
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Advertisement517 1915-01-27 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. mMITI LET. At No 2 Dublin Road. Apply on the premises. 8 1 82 TO BE LET. Immediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul Co. 41 v TO LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Circle. Apply to Allen and GledhiU, 22a, Raffles Place. 14-1517 words
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Advertisement396 1915-01-27 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 100. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Bstato Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou AoßHtst The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best MuJtiplar Brand Hair Beltings. IT 80-8-15 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail- Makers, Estate Suppliers396 words
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Advertisement594 1915-01-27 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW 14/1/15. 4,000 Kfgs Hubbuck's Coloured Paint Oil and Sundries. 11,200 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 8 COO lbs. Insertion Cloth, 15,000 foct Ba'ata, Leather and Hair Belting, 16,000 Assorted File', 10,000 Gallons Disinfecting Fluid, 2,000 Lengths Gauge Glasses, 80,000594 words
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Advertisement551 1915-01-27 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. The following fixtures fjt the ourrout ueA and important forthcoming fixtures aro kiudfy supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to inakn the returns will bo supplied on application tr the Manager, StrmtH Tjiuoh Singapore Golf Club. Fob. 1, Ladies' Spoon Competition.551 words
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Miscellaneous231 1915-01-27 12 Straits *lbimes. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.- Miscellane ous wants of evety description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II pet foui lines tor one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each iusi-r iuu For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Seals231 words
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