Malaya Tribune, 15 January 1914

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  • 23 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Vol. I. No. 13. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1914 Price 5 Cents. The Malaya Tribune, SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, I9M«
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  • 169 1 VILLAGES WIPED OUT BY LAVA AND FLAMES. Reuter's Service. LONDON, Jan. 14. I telegram from Kagoshirra City states that since Saturday there have been sixty earthquakes daily culminat- g i„ a terrific eruption on the island of Sakurashima. One Tillage was destroyed and it is
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  • 57 1 Reuter's Service. London, Jan 14. A telegram from Montreal states that a fire has broken out in the .wholesale district and threatens to destroy the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame and the section of the town frona there to the waterfront Many firemen were injured.
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  • 24 1 Reuter's Service. LONDON, Jan. 14. Lloyd George has arrived London. He says he has turned on account of the father.
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  • 20 1 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 14. •»-Asquith has left for Paris J rome to the Riviera to join
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  • 8 1 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 14.
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  • 37 1 The match between the S.C.C. I football team of the Gerfe c Gneisenau took brdav Jt C C B round yesV ernoon and resulted fa IJ" the Club by 6 goals Wtaw Was a number of groundwatch
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  • 180 1 JOHANNESBURG UNDER MARTIAL LAW. Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 14. A general strike is regarded in Pretoria as a foregone conclusion. It is announced that the Imperial Government has authorised the Union to use Imperial troops it necessary. The strike to-day i* spreading rather than diminishing anil all preparations
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  • 45 1 FOLLOWED BY TIDAL WAVE. Reuter's Service. LONDON, Jan. 14. A telegram trom Lima states that the lower quarters of Callao were inundated yesterday morning by a great tidal wave. Simultaneously there were earthquake shocks lasting 55 seconds. There were no fatalities.
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  • 163 1 Preliminary arrangements have been made by the F. M. S. Railway authorities to erect a goods shed 'in the Railway yard next to River Valley Road. The house occupied by the Station Master at Tank Road has been pulled down for the purpose, the Station Master having
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  • 24 1 There was quite a large company assembled at the Hotel van Wijk last night to listen to the band of the German cruiser Gneisenau,'*
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  • 878 1 THE ITS. ACTIVITIES IN SINGAPORE. (Specjgl*jo the "Malaya Tribune.") On Monday, tJTe ltth Instant, the Young Women's Christian Association Building Campaign was begun in Singajora. During the past three xlays there has been a grettt deal of discussion pro and con regarding this movement in the"
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  • 242 1 To the 14 Malaya Tribune." Sir,—With regard to the controversy now going on in the local papers anent the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. of this city, it is un-Christian-like to say that one section of the community could not possibly live agreeably with any other section
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  • 142 1 At 1.1.15 on Taenday night, H. Holey, a European mess room steward on the S.S. i hessalia." which is tied up at Tanjong Pagar West Wharf, fell from the gangway between the wharf and the ship and sustained injuries which will in all probability prove fatal. Holey had
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  • 86 1 In th 3 words of a contemporary, a terrible accident might have occurred near Johnston's Pier yesterday afternoon. A motor lorry belonging to the Singapore Carting Co., fully loaded with whisky cases, narrowly escaped destruction as it turned from Battery Road tjwards Johnston's Pier. Forced by the
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  • 70 1 Australian manufactures, like the primary industries of the Commonwealth, are increasing rapidly. In 1901 there were in Australia 11,000 factories; in 1912 there were 14,000: the hands employed in 1901 numbered 197,000 and in 1912 327,000. From £18,324,000 in 1901 the wages bill of the factories has grown
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  • 145 2 UBEL ACTION AS SEQUEL TO THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR. 1 Mentioning to the Lord Chief Justice an action brought by the Grand Duke Boris of Russia against the Frank A. Munsey Co., Messrs. Horace Marshall and Co., and Mr P. Cunhffe Owen for alleged libel, Mr. b. Smith,
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  • 250 2 GERMAN CHANCELLOR AND BRITISH FOREIGN RELATIONS. The German Chancellor has made important statements regarding the international relations of England and Germany. In a statement on foreign policy he repeatedly emphasized the confidential character of Germany's relations with Great Britain, which, he said, had found expression at the London
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  • 122 2 Referring to the dangers arising from the use of celluloid, the Departmental Committee on Celluloid, whose report has just been issued, remark that these dangers have perhaps been somewhat exaggerated in some quarters, owing to the attention having been concentrated on accidents which have occurred in factories
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  • 141 2 The Crystal Palaco has been saved to London by the princely generosity of Lord Plymouth, who not only gave £5,000 to the fund for its acquisition, but has also agreed to sell the property to the public for £200,000, about £30,000 less than the sum
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    • 204 2 AMBROSIA was the drink of the Gods on Mount Olympus. The nearest approach to it on earth is Whitbread's Stout Ale. (Largest bottlers in the World.) SOLE IMFORTEES: Weave Bros. I-B. RAFFLES QUAY. HIGH CLASS AMERICAS DENTISTRY, LATEST METHOD. FONES BROTHERS, Separate Compartments for Ladles. Corner of Bras Basah Road
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    • 31 2 Chop Teck Seng, 97, SELEQIE ROAD. House of Renown lor Price of their Articles I (Dealers in General Provisions, Fodder and Sundry Goods. Prices to Suit all Purses. Wholesalers and Retailers.
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    • 296 2 MM————— 1 <^ REQUISITES FOR RUBBER ESTATES, LATEX CUPS. Glass and Porcelain, half lemon and flat Bottom Shape. MOMI CHESTS. 24 ins. by 19 ins. by 19 ins. CEMENT. "Sakura" Brand. ACETIC ACID. 44 lbs. in bottle. > FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO: G. OTOMUNE Co. THE CROWD DRAPERY. UP-TO-DATE
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  • 224 3 The inaugu ration of the Congress of Literary Associations held at Colombo on the 20th ultimo marks the dawn of a new era in the history of Ceylon under British rule. Every CeyknraK must first feel thankful to the British Government, whose liberal policy in introducing Western education
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  • 83 3 German sportsmen —a rapidly increasing gentry by the by —are proud of statistics whicij show that one of their stables, that of the multi-millionaire Cologne banker. Baron yon Oppeiiheim, heads the list of winnings on the European racecourses for I'J 13, with £46,750. The largest English winnings, those
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  • 83 3 It is usual to speak of the three farthing post in China as the cheapest in the wor:d, tut with its! tariff of a halfpenny for a letter; and a farthing for a postcard the! Indian Post Office can do things; much cheaper even than that. Itj
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  • 727 3 Hov she Managed it. Bess How do you eliminate the scent of onions?" Tess: "Oh, the remedy's simple. I read a story that takes my breath away." 44 Love where there s Money." Mabel: 44 1 would never marry a man I did not love." Maudie: But
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    • 258 3 INS ,ST ON HAVING The imperial Dairy Co.'s g es t Indian g y T T E R. -HEMICAL EXAMINER \TR-RNMENT OF BURMA "Tht Butter Contains po Foreign fat, is of «»-o«d Quality and Oniit fit for use." Sir.gcccr: Jigerii:— E. E. SOLOMON, 5 d Wmeida Street. international Rubber Congress
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    • 155 3 MACHINERY FOR ESTATES MINES, SAW MILLS, ic. i POWER PLANTS Of Every Description. FRASER GEALMERS LTD. (Contractors to the British Admiral', i War Office.) Wcrks>Erit Beat, England. HEAD OFFICE:— Lcr.do:; Wall Buildings.. E.C. RASTERS BKANCH:— Winchester House* SINGAPORE. GASOLENE LIGHT CYCLE CO. S~'i 5-2 Beach Kaad. (Itft to RaLici Hotel,
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    • 89 3 OUR TWO-FART PICTURES HAVE PROVED IMMENSELY POPULAR AND WE HAVE TO-NIGHT! J NO LESS THAN Three Two-Reel Films AT THE MARLBOROUGH PlLlim Tiieatrl. Beach Road. lln the First Snow. 7-30 to 9 p.m. WE HAVE PAARDEBERG THE Battle or Freedom in 2 Parts BESIDES OTHER PICTURES ALL NEW J AND
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  • 466 4 Earthquakes and vo'oanic eruptions have been for centuries the curse of Japan. They have caused untold misery upon the energetic islanders, and perhaps as a compensation, have created that independent and fearless spirit for which the sons of Nippon are so well-known. Japan unfortunately lies in
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  • 68 4 We beg to state that in consequence of our technical difficulties, subscribers have not been given their" Malaya Tribune M regularly, or in time. We must ask all our supporterrto send in writing to the Manager any complaints which they have to make. Next month the Malaya Tribune
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  • 109 4 A Man Severely Burnt. A fire took place at 5-20 p.m. yesterday at Xo. 9, Clyde Terrace, in the occupation of a glassware merchant. It appears that the coolie of the towkay went into the godown with a naked lamp to open a ca.se of glassware.
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  • 35 4 We regret to learn that his Excellency the Governor has received by cable tne of the death of his mother, Mis. Keith Young, the widow of the late Colonel Keith Young, C. 8., R E.
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  • 635 4 In the First Court, yesterday before Mr. Brown, the case heard in which two Australian. R. B. Levien, and R. A. David! son, stood charged by Mr. Arthur M. Misso, a boarding house k? c per, with criminal trespass at fa residence, Ic. Orchard R with
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    • 189 4 Walsh, Ltd. JUST TO HAND A FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF ABDULLA No. 4 Egyptian Cigarettes Price 53.00 per 100 The Finest Cigarette on the Market. Kelly Walsh, Ltd. The Dispensary, Ltd. CHEMISTS. PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS. RAFFLES PLACE. KATZ BROS.. OLD PREMISES. Deuot for all kinds of Patent Medicines; Toilet Requisites; Perfumery Medicated
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    • 84 4 Chs. J. GAUPP AND CO. Raffles Place, next to Robinson Piano Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers and Nautical Opticians. Fine Diamond Jewellery a Speciality. English and Swiss Gold and Silver Watches. Surveying and Nautical Instru= ments. SILVER and PLATED WARE FROM MAPPIN WEBB, Limited "WINFRED" CIGARETTES. The World's best Value In Virginia
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  • 1873 5 Edit* of the "Malat/n J" ribu nc. allow the letter of *J tc the Times ofj "*vr on the subject or thel 5 of Indians in South] appealed in \ourj r l the "7th instant, to passj The letter J ts I:at are mis-1 xtrems and
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  • 51 5 The Singapore Venture Syndicate court ously us that at their sale by private tender on Wednesday the following prices were realised Smoked Sheet $113 to $121.37 per picul; Unsmoked Sheei $110.65 to $113.65 Scrap Crepe $83 to $58 ;Bark Crene*Bo.iO to $86; Virgin Scrap $73 i Loose Scrap
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    • 98 5 Made in Dublin. FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION By READ BROTHERS. Limited. Dog's Head Guinness: with the Dog's Head Label on every bottle. The Dog's Head Bottling Is superior to any stout because it is brewed from the only stout water in the world; the DUBLIN WATER. Keeps in all c'imates. Always
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    • 129 5 Victoria Theatre SINGAPORE. Mon. Jan. 19 Wed. Jan. 21 TWO CONCERTS BY Madame Lilliah NORDiCA NORD I C A NORD I C A MORD I C A SUPREME SINGER OF AMERICA SUPREME SINGER OF AMERICA Supreme Dramatic Soprano oi the World Supreme Dramatic Soprano oi the World FROM Covent Garden
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    • 607 6 llSpecial Offer To Our Readers! ••THE PERFECT REFERENCE SYSTEM ELK** PERPETUAL LOOSE-LEAF ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH I BUREAU FOR SPECIAL INFORMATION, I t i, A nlacp of all other Reference Works. I This great Reference System has taken the place ot a u o H The Las. Mford on j "The
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    • 204 6 You Hay& w i Many 25 Special Wants Advs. .zrj 6ood Compositors Wanted. WANTED, good compositors for job and other printing. Good pay to competent men. Apply to the Manager of the Straits Albion Press, Limited. 20a- 20C, Collyer Quay. Co £end ON GOOD SECURITY-LANDED PROPERTY— $2,000, to $60,000, a
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  • 1076 7  -  (All Rights Reverved). DYSENTERY. B y MEDICUS. there is no disease, f>erb*P« th „fv a year or two a just dread M h>« c C ed medical men as the fearful and Ttkf pl a dv known as probably within **ZL ience" oi all adults to
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  • 90 7 In Budapest women guides and interpreters wear a different coloured ribbon for each language which they Fpeak. They are to be seen walking about the city, waiting at railway stations, and driving in carriages. Some have two or three ribbons, and others have four, five, ©r six. Bright
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    • 388 7 The Straits F.M.S. Motor Car Co.* Motor and Cycle Repairers. Dealers In motor Accessories, €tc Jiead Office:- 50-2, VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 1417. "Overlands" the Favourite Cars of the present day can now be obtained from us on Hire at any time of the Day or Nigh at $4.00
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    • 584 8 Austrian Lloyd UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT. New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venice, calling at Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo Pcnang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. M/%mMf OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Due to arrive on or about Due to sail on or about 1914 *9 1
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    • 461 8 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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    • 509 8 P. o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). 1914 c Connecting at From
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    • 411 8 M. M. I MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, h m and Marseilles. HOMEWARD .OUTW A *n g 1014 "Faul Lecat' Jan-19 "Magellan t "Dumbĕa" Ffcb. 2 "Nera" J l l 18 "Cordillere" l6«'Atlantiq ue 1 "Magellan" Ma* 2;"Chih'' i.* l "Nĕra" M 1 "Atlantique" Leot" *15 "Chili"
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