The Straits Times, 3 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-03 1 The Strait Times NO. 24.971 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 3. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement187 1915-12-03 1 Ml M KATZ BROS., LTD., WT A Few Smart Lines from the New Goods Just Unpacked. SOIE AGENTS FOR *__>%_-■ LINCOLN BENNETT'S V-T LONDON, A N* CELEBRATED '(fWf\ SOFT FELT HATS The Latest Shades and Styles. 57.50, $8.00, $8.50 each. 1 J^_W______Wt THE "PELTINVAIN RAINCOAT THE S i 1 L187 words
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Advertisement91 1915-12-03 1 ROBINSON CO. BToys, Crackers Christmas Presents V^*a'^\ ft *t 0? A huge quantity of Crackers TOM SMITH'S. CALEY'S and BATCHER'S. Prices from 40 cents to $4.75 per box. KIPPERS. HADDOCKS. FISH FILLETS. HALIBUT. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, KuHa Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang OAHAOIfIIiDCIIinuUU CHAIRS obtainable from A. FRANKEL91 words
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Advertisement7 1915-12-03 1 MARTELL'i BRANDY. Soli Aoimts: AOAMSON.GILFILLAK CO., LTC.7 words
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Article931 1915-12-03 2 BRINGING THE NEWS TO THE TROOPS. Full Story of the Mishap. The Ring's tour of inspection of the army in the field was brought to a premature close this morning owing to an unfortunate accident, reports the correspondent of The Times at British headquarters in France,931 words
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Article180 1915-12-03 2 A correspondent rends to the Times of India sonic highly interesting notes from a soldier son of his now stationed at Basra. The writer shows how the terrible summer heat has given way to brUk cool weather and how welcome the British rule is to the180 words
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Advertisement232 1915-12-03 2 MACHINE-PRESSBD CEMENT TILES Made undtr kigh hjdraulic praiturs which ■■surai ORE AX DURABILITY Samples of Golourm and Dasigna at TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS Ho. 94, Sungai Road (adjoining Roohoi>a Oantli. 'Phone 669. jmm BRITISH BENTWOOD IMITATED BY MANY EQUALLED BY NONE I We Safeguard Your Interests Money Invested in British232 words
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Advertisement644 1915-12-03 2 TO PUT ON FLESH AND INCREASE WEIGHT A Physician's Advice. Moat thin people eat from four to six pounds of good solid fat making food every day and still do not incrtase in weight one ounce, while on tbe otht r band many of ihe plump, chunky folks eat very644 words
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Advertisement652 1915-12-03 2 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO. Ship Chandlen, Government and Municipil Contractor*. 37. Phillip Street. WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN 6ET FOR LEBBP Th« Following art torn* of tha mimwus material* In our dock 1.000 Sheets Galvanized Iron Plates 200 Sheets Mild Steel PLtt*. li* C^efo.-Vil. nized Corrugated Iron. 60 Cases652 words
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Advertisement375 1915-12-03 2 THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER EBTATEB. LIMITED* NOTICE is hereby givt n that tho Directors have declared an iv trim dividend of 7",, on account cf tie year ending 30th April, 1916, payable to Shareholders on tho Registers on the 7th December, 1916, and that the Transfer Books of the Company375 words
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Article913 1915-12-03 3 Property In High State Of Cultivation. At tin' fifth annual mrcting of the Devon Estates (Malacca) held at the offices of the company. -4. St. Mary Axe, London, E.C., on October ■>!, Mr. Geo. B. Oodwell in tbe 1 chair, the chairman said The year under review has913 words
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Article134 1915-12-03 3 The New York Tribune, which has made a close itudy of war ijueatioas, declares Germany is already bleedioK to deatb. Her one hope lit s in being able to make peace this year. If sbe faiU in her peace efforts her end is assured, for bor134 words
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Article46 1915-12-03 3 Some member*! o( tbe Austrian and Ger man pirhaiucau Imv- publi-ho 1 apparently independently pamphlet**) advocating ending tlie war by depriving the inhabitants of the invaded districts of all food and prevention supply from outmde. Tbe Germans also advocate ula lighter of 100.000 prinnprs of war.46 words
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Advertisement184 1915-12-03 3 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLFUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OEL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. 1 NOW READY The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1916 Publishers FRASER and NEAVE. LIMITED. One Quality of Drugs THE BEST >l odledb- drn(?i;in»s a'e184 words
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Advertisement133 1915-12-03 3 jSw OmlK^L -JHEON6 BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25 south Brldga Road. Firrtolasa Mechanical Dent stry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vuloanite Duration of Wear gntraoteed CHARGES MODBRATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powdcri and Bruaheo lot s«le ESANOFELE ANTI-MAURI. PILLB. Sold Everywhere. Greatly used by the Italian Governmen A sure133 words
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Advertisement635 1915-12-03 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINeT For LONDON GLASGOW. •>•. City of Bombay sailing on or about Dec. X For LIVERPOOL s.s. Kasenga due on or about Dec. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18-1 Q INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. BTOOMVAART-MAATBGHAPPIJ635 words
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Advertisement738 1915-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Apcar L-ine. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract wltb Hit Majesty Government). For China, Japan, Ponang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES IIOMBWAI D (FOR EuBOPB). ConoKOting738 words
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Advertisement336 1915-12-03 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sl»o»poRB to Jay* Ports, Pokt Darwin, Thdbsday Island, Bbisbank and Sydney, via Tobkes Stkaits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, Socth AMMAMMI and North 0,1-kin>hnd Ports, Brit;>h Nsw Gcinbi, Nbw Britain, BsMMUsi and SMI Bjsiaal Ports. Smooth Passage. Suparb Scenery. A336 words
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Advertisement725 1915-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Trmitwaau. Bisuv Seuerak, ifelaatai, T»bal Ransnara. xelaoia. Psi.ni 8ia«or» Laces Koh««mai, Bandos. Langsuen. TaScn, Ohampon, Kohlak and Bangkok Ou. O.partup* s BORIBAT Dec. 4, 8 p.m. NO STEAMER Dec. 9 ,11,3 p.m. S.S. PRAOHATIPOK IS 18, 3 p.m. •.a.725 words
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Advertisement491 1915-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD. The Companies' steamrrs ere de'patobo6 from Livespooi outward? for tho Straits. China aud Japaa every woefc aod from Japaa homewards lor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre491 words
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Advertisement535 1915-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe in maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japauoso Government. The New Twin-screw Stoamorn maintaining this sorvioe have been spocially designed ana constructed, and are fitted with all535 words
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Article99 1915-12-03 5 FIXTURES. Friday, December Bipl' Water Ml a in 7 31 p.m. K. I liorutwai Saturday, December 4. »atnr. T.iM a.tn.. 8 8Sp.tu. Mm Mtaag Mt ■oo«. in] mail oxpoctt'l. Sunday, December 5. ami. Water. 8.12 a.m.. «.:t« p.m Monday, December 6 Hifcri With r, 8.54 a.io., 10.2999 words
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Article275 1915-12-03 5 To MS. t. nhaui and Telok Anton Kinta 'J.iiO pm ui-knk Kri-tbane 2.80 pm Katu I'almt ajaa Lcong J.l piu li'iu^kiin^ an.l .lai>an 1'., -mloran 2.80 pm Me<lan V. Diemen 2 :<0 pm Mn-iiii;. K. Pahang, I 1 km. Krmaiuan aud Trrni4ganu Abbotsford Malacca and Muar Laiiy275 words
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Article255 1915-12-03 5 ill trains htm -.iujjaporc for t'.c n- T.ink X.m.l station daily at 7.7 i 7 p.m airivint; at Kuala I.uuipur a: Ml p .m. aul Ml Itu iesp»-ctively. Tho tlir(iui;li i \pr. h- kS l'< nanj; Ii we* Kuala I.uiupur at H am. daily, arririn« at Tenant; p.m.255 words
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Article44 1915-12-03 5 Ih. homeward M. M. sU*iuer Ville de la CioUt may be expected to arrive here at about j p.m. to-day. M. M. outward steamer Mhos iiubi) on Msaday, N.ivi-mber 29, and mar be expected to «mv. lure on In r I.44 words
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Article111 1915-12-03 5 Our attention has been called to tl<e fact hat onr arrivals in I.uu-lon are much behind biished elsewhere. Our rale is to :iv Arrivals only when they are officially m the Fi>nt Office notices, and no su>r datr than that printed above has been o report* d111 words
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Article60 1915-12-03 5 Latest Arrivals British. Vioic Date of Arrival Remarks. Si i l'atana I 12-16 Inner Roads I'ar.K) No. 8 Wharf Hong keog No. 7 Wharf Hong Aik Inner Roads A ing Hong Mttriiuti Hock Lim Hock Eng II San it a Acheen Hai Natu I U 15 Ban Hong60 words
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Article395 1915-12-03 5 Outward. Tho 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 Per I',395 words
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Article65 1915-12-03 5 Programme ol drills, Lie., for week ending Friday I >cc< mber Friday, Dm kmukr 3. 515 p.m. Drill Hall -vV A. j pm. Maxim Co. 5.15 p.m. S.KK.iV.i 5 p.m. S.V.K. 5.15 p.m. Chinese Co. 4 p.m. BaleKtier lUnge Malay Co. Sepoy Lines S.F.A.Co. 5.15 p.m. Drill65 words
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Article112 1915-12-03 5 A London telegram of November 10 states The announcement that the Commonwealth i .uwiniutiit ia taking over the wheat crop of Australia ban cautcd disappointment at the Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange, but the newspapers and the business people refrain from oouiment, pending knowledge of the details. There112 words
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Article64 1915-12-03 5 The Smar Sumatra states that severe weather lastiny over tlirte days has Ui-n tn fmiumeuii at Padan^. KifU-en men bi lonyiny to Kampon^ Sin^alan were carrii 'I away by the flooding of the Ann Kiver. Much damage has been done to property b«th European and native. A prau laden with64 words
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Article162 1915-12-03 5 EXCHANGE. Sinuapohi, Ukckmbkh :t, IUI6, On Low dom Bank 4 m/s :M,i Demand 3/4, Private 8 m/s 2/4] On India Bank T. T. 1754 On Honokono ..Bank d/d 16J On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 90 j On Java Bank T. T. 134; 0* Jap an Bank luy, Sovereigns162 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-03 5 Fur Chronic Ch<wt Complaint*, Woods Oreat Peppermint Core la. M.10 words
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Advertisement852 1915-12-03 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. W llsKvt) Master's Voice n i_ t» J MftK.politan Miiltir v Band November Kecords ittoi— ViZZ -UoH LmVinclude the most not. d c M |t t **m.Um*n3Bm of the world's star Viotet E /TheS«i-,gS. r.;-"\v ror ,j q K perfonnere, who are m s«9 J m>" <-»'«'n hui852 words
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Advertisement31 1915-12-03 5 CLERKS WANTED. Wanted immedately, 2 Chinese Clerks ifrom 7th Standard}. Mu«t be quick at figures and able to typewrite. Salary (80 a month. Apply Box No. 107, Strait? Times. 8-12 v31 words
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Advertisement680 1915-12-03 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of V-VLUABLE POSTAGE STAMI'.At Powell and Co.'s Sale room, On Monday, I>r, kubkk 8, 1915, at II am. The collection cociprixor) an a bum containing '4,'f.bO va liable pwttafcc i-taiups comprising old Sarawak, r-< rttia. Sum, Straits. Transvaal, Mrunm, Hongkong, i tc. Now on view. Catalogne-H680 words
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1105 1915-12-03 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. WORKERS AND FINANCE. We do not blame the working classes for much of the pressure they have brought to bear in order to secure increased wages during the war. There h a good deal to be said for their point if view. Labour is1,105 words
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Article35 1915-12-03 6 Dr. Layman, who resignod her appoint ment in the X.M.S. Government Service and went home in June to take up Ked Cross work, is now reported to be at the Ureat Ormonde Street military hospital.35 words
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Article60 1915-12-03 6 With reference to a recent report it is understood that ?o proposal has been made by the Madras government for deepening the inner harbour at Tuticorin. It is believed by those who know that the sta bottom at Tuti conn consistx of growing coral nid this is not a condition60 words
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Article27 1915-12-03 6 The Rev. A. J. Amery, B.D will speak next Sunday at the Boustead Institute at 8.16 p.m. Mrs. Hunted will sing a sacred solo. AH are invited.27 words
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Article26 1915-12-03 6 A further list of names of firms or persons in Siam to whom articles may be exported is printed in the Government Gazette published yesterday afternoon.26 words
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Article32 1915-12-03 6 In a special issue of the Government Gazette yesterday there in a proclamation extending to the war with Bulgaria the proclamations and Orders in Council now in force relating to the war.32 words
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Article33 1915-12-03 6 A war-worn 4.1 inch gun from the German cruiser Emden attracted much attention at the Horse Guards Parade, London. The gun is inscribed with details of tin exploit of the Commonwealth cruiser Sydney.33 words
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Article35 1915-12-03 6 The Malay Mail hears that a proposal has been made and is being well supported foi the presentation of a battle-plane, costing approximately 920,000, to the War Office by members of the F.M.S. Civil Service35 words
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Article42 1915-12-03 6 Portsmouth Town Council have decided to present to each local officer and man who wins the Victoria Cross an address enclosed in a silver casket. The cost is being defrayed by public subscription. Lieutenant Holbrook, .0., will be the first so honoured.42 words
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Article42 1915-12-03 6 It is expected that the proceeds of the concert held in the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall on St. Andrew's night will amount to about XlOO, which will bo divided between Me British Rod Cross Society and tin- X.M.S. Auxiliary Hospital Clothing net42 words
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Article46 1915-12-03 6 A Cantonese named Man .loe was brought up this morning in the third polio Mri M a charge of murdering another Cantonese in I'pper Chin Chew Street, by stabbing him in the stomach with a knife. The hearing of the case was postponed until next Thursday.46 words
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Article50 1915-12-03 6 The London Prize Court has condemned the yacht Uermania, belonging to the Kiupp family, which cost jC4f>,ooo to build. The decision was given despite the defendant's counsel's plea that the vessel was a plaything and that it was against the comity of nations to seize the toys of private individuals.50 words
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Article61 1915-12-03 6 Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane, in the Divorce Court recently, refused leave until after the war for the serving of a divorce petition on an officer in France. The judge said ho doubt ed that it was in the interests of the nation tbat men on active service should be troubled61 words
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Article73 1915-12-03 6 The captain of a Swedish ship whose vessel was recently captured and taken to Ham burg, and who has now reached a not th east coast port in command of another steamer, predicts that owing to desperate conditions in Germany hostilities will cease before Christmas. German manhood, be declares, has73 words
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Article74 1915-12-03 6 Mr. Uenwick, special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, wiio reached Monastir from Northern Serbia, early in November, after a fortnight's thrilling experience, states that the main impressions he gained wore the superb courage and endurance of tin B* MM army and people, and the magnificent human Dualities with which they74 words
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Article97 1915-12-03 6 That portion of Kuala Kubu MIWJMM, M tin- river presents a strange appearance at present. In onie ins-ances the Im of shophouses have been abandoned, while" staircases have been built, leading from the street, giving access to the upper floors, which are still in use. The station buildings have also97 words
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Article98 1915-12-03 6 An official French communication stater On the subject of the explosion at Brest Litovsk, of which the papers report that it caused the death of 2,000 Germans, it is noticeable that recently explosions have been very frequent in Germany. Corre.-pou.lince found on German prisoners have disclosed that the powder factory98 words
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Article127 1915-12-03 6 A Hokien named Leng Sia Kia, who sue mW in evading the police on one occasion, was to bo brought up in the third police court this noon, on a charge of being in possession of opium. lie was originally arrested in September on the steamer Itenalder and uktn before127 words
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Article138 1915-12-03 6 Having bad two long sections of her hurricane deck rail torn away, tier refrigerators dung around the deck and many cabins Hood od, the Nippon Yunen Kaiatia Tranit Pacific steamer Aki Maru came to her wharf at Hongkong, on November 23. She left Scattio on October 19, and encountered very138 words
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Article339 1915-12-03 6 Mr. G. B. Stratton, late of Tauipin, is now a captain in the Berkshire Regiment. Goneral Sir George Higginson, who, at the age of 02, is said to be the oldest soldier in England, has just inspected tho 3rd Bucks Territorials. Mr. F. J. Churchill has returned339 words
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Article99 1915-12-03 6 We* gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions to tho fund for a ChrieteoM Box to troops in Kyypt and the Darcl.n Previously acknowledged Mr. .I. A. Klias 20 Mrs. f, L. Touilin lv Mrs. Fowlie 10 Mi. C. F. Stilwcll 20 H. A. M. 10 Total ISM.TC In99 words
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Article121 1915-12-03 6 According to ollicial information reciivc.;! from the Kre-uch loreigu Oilier, by tin French Couaul in Singapore, Cointo do Bondy. the Chamber of Commorce and the Municipality cf Lyons Invi decided list) a large annual fair, similar to that which was formerly In M in Leipzig. The121 words
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Article140 1915-12-03 6 The report of th R—ml for the 12 months 1 1 Us tli.u the amount of rubtx r hmvestnl totalled 27.1,1001 b., auainst an amended i sinuate oi 260,0001 b. Theestiinut. (I crop for th( i-m n nl year is 320,0001 b. Notwithstanding the smaller crop, and140 words
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Article221 1915-12-03 6 The demonstration which Mr. Math in. gave this morning, in the courtyard of Messrs. John Little and Co., of tho working of his coconut opener made a favourable impression upon those who assembled to inspect the patent. It is a simple contrivance, which, consisting of a221 words
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Advertisement70 1915-12-03 6 TRY fgjl| THREE IP^t^ q mine TOBACCO. A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. On Sale Everywhere in 4-oz. Airtight Tins. Si v I i il j .^t^aVilS A Watt I* all ihe titlfc fcotfd J SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW SEASON'S GOODS in all Departments. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Singapore and Kuala70 words
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Advertisement230 1915-12-03 6 FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY. FrMay and tatvruy, Jrd A 4th Dec. 1915 ANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY BTRON6 EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMME AT THB ALHAMBiA The Heeeer Claematetrttti ThMtre, Batch Road SECOND SHOW, at 9.18 P.M. A Powerful Feature Inmi IN 5 ACTS Produced by the Famous Players' Film Co. THB RING AND THE MAN230 words
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Advertisement11 1915-12-03 6 Latest advertisements of the day appeal on page 6 and 8.11 words
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Article1586 1915-12-03 7 GREEK CRISIS. Situation Continues Acute. RUSSIAN ACTIVITY. Drawing Germans From Serbia. 1111. i MM London, I. in. Stai s correspondent at MM has MHMMI the Alhts that it is impossible to accept the demands i evacuation of Salonika and Al 1 ~m\eih oast MMNMM this is tantamount to1,586 words
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Article124 1915-12-03 7 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegram I vis, Docembt-r 1. Yesterday, we wrecked trenches north of Milhbach. To-day, in Artois, French aero pliiHM attacked in the enemy's lines two German machines one was obliged to desI oend and tho124 words
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Article88 1915-12-03 7 Kki-tsr's Tklbobam. London, December 1, 6.55 p.m. In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr King, who suggested in connection with the resignation of the Vice principal of the Calcutta School of Art, that the European Principal of tbe school might be withdrawn and tbo school reorganised88 words
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Article33 1915-12-03 7 Hkitkr's Tklk..i; \m. London, December 1. Malta: The British steamer Malinchc has sunk. Two lifeboats brought in tho crew who were exhausted from battling with a storm for twenty four hours.33 words
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Article43 1915-12-03 7 (From Olh Own Correspondent.) London, December 1. Interim dividends announced are: Madingley 3, Liv Rantan 7J, Kapar Para 15, Kurau 15, Federated Selangor 12 J Linggi 15. Johore Para piys a filial dividend of 74 and Sekong one .of j.43 words
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Article113 1915-12-03 7 (From Ouk Own Corkkscondixt.) Ipoh, December 2. It is officially announced that 2nd Lieut. W. H. Bastow, R.F A., nephtw ot Mr. J. H. Bastow. of Pinji Estate, has been killed in the Dardanelles. Deceased was for a time planting in this district, being in charge113 words
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Article194 1915-12-03 7 A lettt r has bei n received io Kuala Lumpur from Sir William Taylor, dated October '27, following on cables exchanged in connection with tlie offer froiu the Indies of tbe F.M 8. to assist in providing clotbiDg, etc. for tho F MS Auxiliary lloseital. He- writes:194 words
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Article84 1915-12-03 7 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co., by auction sale at Penang, on Wednesday, and during the week Smoked ribbed sheet ...9153 to 9163 plain IJI M No. 2 smoked sheet ribbed 120 142 Insmoked sheet 129 135 No. 284 words
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Article93 1915-12-03 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended November 27 was '23.79 per mille of tbe population. Tbe total number of deaths was 155, of which 119 were male subjects and 36 female. Convulsions claimed 25, phthisis 19 and malaria fever 19.93 words
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Article43 1915-12-03 7 While tbe Hriti-h uhuucr lialgownic, (roui London to Uotterdau., was steaming on Saturday 20 miles froiu tbe North Hinder Lightship she was attacked by tbree German Taubee whiob dropped bombs and attacked her with rifle and mitrailleuse fire. The •hip cocaped without damage43 words
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Article383 1915-12-03 7 Conclusion of the Two Days' Sale. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 219 th auction was held on the Ist and 2nd inst. when there were offered for sale pels. 6,192.62 or H'25,689 lbs. (tons 368.60). Prices realised The next auction will be hold on Wednrs383 words
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Article278 1915-12-03 7 EJniuud Goskc, writing says- My excellent friend, Professor Scippel, of Geneva, who is a fervent supporter of the Entente Allies, has asked me to bring to your notice the melancholy and mysterious fate of the poet, Max Oautht-ndey. The professor assures me that this unfortunate lyrist278 words
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Article176 1915-12-03 7 The Key. Mr. Jenkin, attached to the Serbian Kelief Fund Committee, was an oyo witness of the escape, of the civilians from Belgrade ami Nisi), and he tt-lU a harrowing stoiy of tbe sufferings of the people fleeing from Nish. The roads," he says, were two176 words
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Article105 1915-12-03 7 Tbo employees on active service from the Penang Rubber Estates Company's Province Wtllesley properties are as follows: W. D. Chapman, planter, Caledonia, with General Botha's expeditionary force; Private I). Duncan, planter, Jawi Estate, 0. Co. :i 14th ltattn. London Scottish Lance corp. J. L. S. Ftrguson, ).i\vi105 words
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Article1146 1915-12-03 7 (Frox Ouk Own Cobrrspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, December '2. A case of voluntarily canning prievous hurt, remarkable for the violence of the assault and the lightness of the si ntOBOi v v hoard by the magistrate at Kuala Lumpur on Friday last, when Mr. Alexander Fox, auctioneer, of1,146 words
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Article248 1915-12-03 8 |Tbe Stouts Times is no* respoosibl lot Uh opinions of its oorrwipoadents. Malacca Lighting. To tin; Kilitor of tbe Straits Times. Sir. Tli»! MM supplied by tbe Malacca l.'^litini; Company, Limn. to bavo already established itn popularity here as may be inferred from tbe impatience with which the reniclents248 words
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Article442 1915-12-03 8 Capital Reduced— Coffee Crop Prospects. Tlr annual general moetio^ of the Oaejan Java) Unbber K Utc Limited, was held on >ct itx rM, at Wiucbtst* r House. Old Broad E.C. Mr. C. H. Meares. who presided, in uioviui.' rt and accounts, said iy that they had wi.atlii.iiJ442 words
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Article152 1915-12-03 8 Mraitu Kubber To. 164,500 lbs. IV-nang Kuhber Est. -140,000 lbs. Kubanu. MuMO Hi-. Tali Ayer. 56,250 lbs. liatak Kabit. 1M.500 lbs. Kagan Swai. tlfiOO lbs. I < lbs. Bmlwall. -35,914 lbs. CWaoaem- -56,130 lbs. Deaaistowa (Krian). -46,279 lbs. Mi;;hlamlN aail Lowlands.— ll4,l9s lbs. klabant;. 14,878 lbs. Krian152 words
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Article659 1915-12-03 8 Considerable Reduction of The Quit Rent. Tbe report of the BrookUnds Selangor l(ubb< r Company, Limited, states that a further block of l.'iO acres has been taken in hand during tbe past financial year. A portion of tliiH has already been planted in rubber, and the remainder659 words
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Article288 1915-12-03 8 His many old irk nds will bo interested to \\<%r that Mr. l.obert Little, lormt-rly o( Siglap and Appkgarthe estates, lias been, alony with many anothrr oM Sinyaporean, (or several months past under drill. WritiDn to a local friend he nays that he had been ijuite busy288 words
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Article192 1915-12-03 8 Tin: import of the Singapore) Para Hubbcr Estates, Limited, slatts that the profit for the year in £16,470; add balance of lant account, X' 5,472: uiakiDy X'-l.yH. out of which au intiTiiu dividend vt I |>er ciut. was paid on April 26, £3,272 leaving a ram of192 words
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Article605 1915-12-03 8 Cargo of Arms Destined For India. The story of German plots in China is again the subject of articles in the Shanghai papers, one of which we qaote from the North China Daily News's Peking correnpondent who wrote on November 16: The persistent efforts of the605 words
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Article218 1915-12-03 8 The management of Raffles Hotel desire us to state that they are providing special theatre dinners on each night the amateurs ■M playing. These dinners will be served at 7.30 p.m. Early application for reservation of tables is requested. To-night in the full change of programme at218 words
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Article87 1915-12-03 8 Ladies (lolf Championship. Play in the second round of the Ladies' Golf Championship (Andrew Carrie Cup), over the Keppel links, will be as follows Mrs. Peirce v. Mrs. Webb, the winner of Mrs. Swindell v. Mrs. Hallifax plays Mrs. Nicholson. Mrs. Stevens plays Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Pears plays87 words
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Article48 1915-12-03 8 If Parliament closed up its doors, *nd members went off to the wars. It really wouldn't make no weep, Or for one hour disturb our sleep Bat if we suddenly were deprived Of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 'Twould be a world wide calamity, Of this I'm perfectly sure.48 words
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Advertisement341 1915-12-03 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS* OOMPMDORE OR CHIN CHEW WANTED To ran small local coast- trading steamer. Kay ran optional. Carg) carrying capacity 100 tons, native passengers 100. Tankertnn, c/o Straits Times. tli 8 12 LEE BROTHERS' STUDIO. BKNOWNID FOB HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. THEBttFOBE KNSDRINQ BEST RESULTS. Have your Photograph taken at our Studio.341 words
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Advertisement155 1915-12-03 8 PRODUCE OF FRANCE: "Cordon "Cordon HIBBERTWOODROFFE&C°L T 9 ROUGE. (Incorporated in England) JAUNE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4 AND AFTER DINNER. ADELPHI HOTeT Cinderella Dance SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4. MASQUERADE BALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31. SEA VIEW HOTEL Special Dinner To-Morrow, December 4, AND DANCING AFTER DINNER. Music by the155 words
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Advertisement213 1915-12-03 9 f^^JLcilaEC!l.tiMciM""Mc)M.'JlcC '>■* f/ perrins- sauce >^P l3lCftJlCA3lPX'3jf.CiM« I Variety of uses. <*^g0 The uses to whi< h LEA PERRIMS' SAUCE V can be put, are innumerable. L At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it is the g p ideal sauce for Roast Meats, Fisk, Game, b IS Cluest, Salad, etc. j213 words
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Advertisement363 1915-12-03 9 DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to Wf^S!r M a.nd to THE MUNICIPALITY fe/»^tfrj2l\ THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \\^__^^'J JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. AUCTION SALE Of 400 BAGS CNSHELLED GROUND NUTS, Damaged ex s.s. Riemedyk,363 words
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Advertisement151 1915-12-03 9 JUST UNPACKED A LARGE NEW SHIPMENT OK Indian, Chinese and Japanese Silk Goods, Silver Ware, Damascene Ware, Gold Jewellery, Curios, Tea Sets, etc. TO MAKE SUITAIiLE PRESENTS POB Pricei Moderate. Inspection kindly solicited. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL COMPANY, 56-S7, High Street- Phoni 146 284 DRINK DRINK 4s\ CARLSBERG BEER! JT EVERY POSSIBLE151 words
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Advertisement499 1915-12-03 10 Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. H.AO O'FIO> W.nchaatar Hou... «M.-por« CONDON OFFIC. 32. Old J.wr,. 80. Tb. Comnanv ha. ASO.OOO deposited with tb. Supreme Conrt of England, and complies with the BritUh499 words
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Advertisement311 1915-12-03 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, S-e Manager. BUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. LONOOH. Subscribed Capital £-'.000.000 Total Invtated Funds £6,-250,000 Annual Income 41.100,000 The nndersignod, Agents for tbe above Company, ate prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for snort311 words
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Advertisement452 1915-12-03 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID CP CAPITAL ♦16,000^00 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,*****0 at 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,00n Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 9. H. Dodwell, Esq |P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M Edkins,452 words
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Advertisement454 1915-12-03 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Share* of 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., Tbe454 words
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Advertisement779 1915-12-03 10 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THEORIENTAL Incorporate. India. oovbrnme.it security life assurance company, limited. ASSETS exoeed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Policy-holder, at last Valuation $1,116,673. LOWEST Apply for Prospectos and fall information to LIBERAL RATES SimMRE BRAN :H OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R MACPHERSON, Secretary for SS.*779 words
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Article855 1915-12-03 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Advantages of Solid-rubber Tyres. We (Commercial Motor) have for many years past very strongly urged the advantages nliicb follow the fitting of solid robber tyres to steam wagons. Tue running-cost for a set of such tyres, until seven years ago, was855 words
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Article224 1915-12-03 11 Here is a little scene tbat happened in the Li art of London a law days ago, says a writer in the Daily Mail. A lady of high position went with a friend inside an omnibus. The omnibus was fairly full, but room could have been made224 words
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Advertisement205 1915-12-03 11 WslSi ft We have been award ii the following sinitiry eogioceriDg eontraoti Maaflr*. Whiteaway, L%idlaw aud Co., Ltd.— New Premises. M i-s- Chartered Hank of ladia, Aastralia and China. -New Preiriae«. The Hon'ble Mr. Eu Toag Seng, Perak.— Adia Lodge. Oar engineer in charge of oar Sanitary Dept. has had205 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-03 11 For Children'! Hackio R Coagh at Night Wood» Great Peppwmmt.Cure If. 8d12 words
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Advertisement321 1915-12-03 11 BECAUSE OF the Fleets' success in limit'ngthe activities of the German Submarines, Foreign Tyre Firms are enabled to export freely to England and her Colonies. They contribute nothing to the cost of the war and every foreign Tyre bought increases British indebtedness abroad. Now is the time, if ever there321 words
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Advertisement428 1915-12-03 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BREWED in SCOTLAND WAMS^ EN6INEER WANTED. Wanted, European Engineer for Pubber Factory. Apply No. 6C6. Straits Time*. Mk 8 12 SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTEO. Appl>. stating experience and ealary required to Sinie. I>arby Cc\. Ltd.. Malacca. Ml 4 H STOREKEEPER WANTED. Wanted, a store-Ueepir tcr Import House. Picurity required.428 words
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Advertisement381 1915-12-03 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE, MOTOR CAR FOR SALE. Fiveseater Chalmers in good running order. Can be inspected. Apply to Car, c/o Straits Times. 29-11 413 COCONUT BEEOLINBB FOR BALE From well-grown tree-. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Fi^ANKBL Siglsp Bstate, or at Victoria Street 11-7 B PIANO FOR SALE.381 words
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Advertisement552 1915-12-03 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. 88l INDA and JUANITA, to >el InrßiHbhd 4 pply No 9. Ml. Sophia 1-1 v Tf) LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. k pply E. Si'as, No. 8, Prinoe Street. 8 10 a FLOOR 10 LET To lei. tad552 words
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Advertisement504 1915-12-03 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. 10 LET. Houses Nos. 7, 8 a, A 8 b, Chancery Lane. Apply to CHINO KENO LBS k CO., Auctioneers. 13-11 n TOLF. Famished sea-side residence 'Mufikiug," No. 14, Tan j ong Katong. Apply to A. 8. Shooker, 8, Malacca Street. 24 11 2812 GODOWNB504 words
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Advertisement400 1915-12-03 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT&Co., 37. Philip Street •hls-Chaas'lsrs, Bovsrsmsat and Municipal Contractor!, Osssral Importer! and Eiporteri. Estats, Rice and law Mill Supplier! and Commission *gt,nti Solb Aobnts fob "GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The Idsal Fluid for Cleaning sad Prsstrvls| Steam tollers. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT,' Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460) Codbs400 words
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Advertisement534 1915-12-03 12 KIAM KIATAOO 108 109. Market Street. Toiephcne No. 431 ShipcUaudlors. Oovornment and Municip* Contrsotors, BRtate Suppliers and Core mission Agents Solb AnßMts The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Beltings IT 80-8 It GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE is hereby givon tbat all out standing bills against tbe Government should534 words
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Miscellaneous238 1915-12-03 12 Straits Tbimes. AD ViiRTIS bIMENT HATBb.- M.sot laat ous wan is of ivory description arc laserted at the prepaid rate of II pei foot lines for on or two insertions. N jtioet of BirtLs, damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding fjur lines, fl each ImmAh Fc- p.p.o. cards, on page238 words
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