Malaya Tribune, 14 December 1914

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  • 23 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND 1^ SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. 1.- No 294. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1914 Price 5 Centsf
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 447 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NIGHT COMMENCING at 9 p.m. Sharp. TO'NICHT H "VIVE V ENTENTE CORDIALE" NIGHTS 3 ONLY. NIGHTS 3 ONLY. Expensive Important Engagement. [lie Famous FRENCH Illusionist and Necromancer from the Leading Theatres of Europe. ekelsoaa if imh one Horace GoHb." Calcut- Q nit
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    • 431 1 GREATEST ATTRACTIONS OF THE DAY TcNiSht! At The U GAIETY Vlau Pa,ace JUNCTION OF ALBERT AND BKHOOOLB3 STREJ. A Magnificent Presentation of Ancient Rome 3 Parts THEODORA V, Acts AFT XII SAROnIS GREAT TRAGEftY with the celebrated SAHARY DJELI in the title rok One of the most gorgeous plays ever
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  • 630 2 How long can Europe keep this war going That is the question which, according to The Economist, is l>eing now discussed in the City of London among financial men, and the opinion is that the money is going to be exhausted before long and
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  • 87 2 A special despatch of the 12th ult. to the Paris journal Temps, from Copenhagen, report** that, owing to an attack of rheumatism, the Crown Prince of Saxony has been obliged to leave the front in France to undergo medical treatment at \Vi< tbaden. Another
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 354 2 X'MAS PROVISIONS DELIVERED FREE SINGAPORE TOWN AND SUBURBS. Plum Puddings New Season s Fruits. j Mincemeat Nuts X'mas Cakes 0 Almonds Shortbread Scotch Buns Crystallized Fruits j Chocolates In Fancy Boxes. AT PRICES RANGING FROM j $2.00 to $20.00 John Little Co., Ltd. l i— «i iinn i urn ii
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    • 365 2 Tuition by Correspondence FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University Matriculation, Hongkong University Matriculation, Professional Preliminary Examination, S. S. and F. M. S. Medical School Entrance Examination AND ALL EXAMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH GOVERNMENT CLERKSHIPS IN THE S.S. AND P.M.S. Prospectus and Scale of Fees on Application to I THE
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  • 20 3 The X. D. L. liner Varzin, detained at Periin, had now been &nt to London to be discharged.
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  • 635 3 The Austrian-Lloyd line Las dismissed a large number of ship captains, officers, and office employees, and will shortly close its dockyards, where work is already at a standstill and possibly will be for many years to come. TsinftUtt. The following is a precis of a notice issued by
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  • 98 3 Gang Robbery in Ipoh Ipoh, Dec. 11.—In the early hours of yesterday mottling ten Chinamen, armed with knives and parang* broke into the house of Yeong Fatt, Selibin Road, Ipoh. Yeong Fatt resisted their entry, and was severely cut about the head and arms. He was then
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  • 109 3 Lee Kon Fah, the clerk of the Deebook Dredging Company, at Henong, accordb g to news received in Penang, has been foully murdered. It would appear that he left the mine oil Saturday to obtain 0,0(10 tieals from Etenong to pay the coolies, lie received the money
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 958 3 MOTOR CAR OIL SUPPLIED AT MODERATE PRICES. Motor Oil, Benzine Kerosene stocked Chin Huat Lee, I 29, SOUTH CANAL ROAD. Singapore. GENERAL OIL AND TIMBER MERCHANT. large Stocks of ©U an& timber for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. All Orders Executed With Promptness. MORTGAGEES SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND 999 YEARS LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES
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    • 345 3 EUCALYPTUS OIL Parker's Can be Obtained from. Boon Seng Co., 19 19 Robinson Road. THE Straits Albion Press, Limited. PRINTERS STATIONERS, 2OA-201 COLLYER QUAY. SINGAPORE. WE have just received our fresh consignment of Stationery per s.s. M XAGOYA." With the view of meeting the present curtailed resources of customers, we
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  • 219 4 Last Saturday's Cricket. Public Service v. S R C. An interesting and keenly contested match was played last Saturday afternoon on the S.R.C ground between a team captained by Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, in the absence of Mr. Talma, who promoted it, and had styled themselves the Public
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  • 41 4 At the Swimming Club the usual Christinas Tiffin will be held and the following events will take place championship, 100 yds. neat diving competition, team race, 50 yards novices, and the prize-giving for events competed for during the year.
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  • 214 4 The match by foursomes played by the S. G. C. yesterday against Keppel Golf Club, resulted in a win for the home club by 2\ points. The results are as follows C. E. Winter and K. L. L. Braddell 1 v J. Kennedy and F. W. King. H. R.
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  • 200 4 The Palladium The Orchard Road Theatre tonight opens its first of the three appearances of the famous Mons. Neckelsonn, famous illusionist and magician. It is a treat such as Singapore can but rarely enjoy, for the artist is as good at his work as Horace Goldin. Max Linder
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  • 66 4 Washington, Nov. 12.—The war department was to-d<*y advised that war had formally been declared between General Venustiano Carranza, former civil head of the Constitutionalist paity, and General Villa, Carranza's former military leader. Carranza claims that he has an army of nearly 100,000 men which he can put into
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 385 4 ircuTC WAUTFTl everywhere, try AvENTd WAN 1 til OUR NEW WAYS. Sell our« Big Formula*, in spare time. Big Profit. Send 50 Cents, for 6 copies. $1 for 15 copies. Retail 15 cts. copy. Sample copy and full instructions etc., for 10 cents only. ■MB N9VELIY fcjjgSSSgeSj G. C. LEE,
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    • 331 4 Top prices for Your Rubber Any extra labour or expense incurred in curing Rubber correctly is amply compensated by the better price that is secured. Jackson's Patent Rubber Curing and Drying Apparatus is steadily proving itself to be the best and most simple system for smoking and drying Rubber. It
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
    • 19 5 THE GREAT WAR. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1914 NOTES AND NEWS. Che IRalapa tribune* MONDAY, DECEMBER 14.
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    • 45 5 Sturdy Fiafci Pat Dp by the Enemy. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 11, 10.20 p.m. The Press Bureau says that Vicevim iral Stnrdee reports the total j British casualties as seven men killed and four wounded. No •asnalties among the officers.
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    • 44 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 11, 10-15 p.m. Paris Le Temps announces that be Ministry of Marine states that it is reported that the German niser Friedrich Karl was sunk by a mine in the Baltic .Sea. Most of crew were drowr.ed.
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    • 88 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, l\ a.m. The Japanese Minister of Marine, Admiral Yashiro, has telegraphed to Mr. Winston Churchill his heartit It congratulations on the splendid British victory oft" the Falkland Islands. Mr. Churchill replied that the 3UCOe*fl was largely owing to the powerful
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    • 112 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 6.5 a.m. Admiralty: No confirmation of the despatches from Buenos Aires, ived via New York, stating that the British victors over the man cruisers included the Shannon, Achilles, Cochrane and Natal, issued by the Admiralty. The •-patches state that the Germans fere
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    • 68 5 High handed Turkish Action. British Consul Arrested. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 12-30 p.m. Eioriie: Turkish gendarmes on ov. 11 tli forcibly arrested the 'itish Cousul at Hodeidah, who id taken refuge at the Italian onsulate. The news reached Erythrea on 29th,and the warship Giuliana
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    • 38 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, C».4 p.m. I he (German Press laments the i the cruisers sunk off the mds by British warships, but comfort from the skill displayed during their four months activity without losses.
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    • 70 5 Allies Make Steady Progress. Violent Assaults of Germans Repulsed. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 1240 a .m. Paris. Evening A communique says that a very violent German attack in the region of Ypres was repulsed. A trench which it was reported in the afternoon as being reached
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    • 50 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 3 a.m. Boulogne The capture of Vermelles is regarded as important, as it threatens the German line of communications on the main road from Lens to La Basse*'. It is reported that Soissons cathedral has been destroyed by German artillery fire.
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    • 22 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. J 2, 6-5 a.m. The French have captured La Bassee after a brilliant infantry attack.
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    • 95 5 Further German Failures. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 11, 11.2. r > p.m. Petrograd, official In the Mlava region a vigorous German offensive, on Thursday, was repulsed, and the Russians are pursuing the enemy's columns, which at some points withdrew in disorder to Colon. On Wednesday night and
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    • 52 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 5.55 p.m. A communique says that between the Meuse and the Moselle there is nothing to report. There have been artillery duels in the Vosges and the region of Senones. We have consolidated the positions gained by us on the
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    • 165 5 All End in favour of Allies. Many German Guns Silenced. Reuter's Service. London, Dec 12, ">-40 p.m. A Paris communique BRyfl the enemy have completely evacuated the western hank of the Yser canal, northward of the ferryman's hnu.se captured a few days ago. We
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    • 63 5 The Fighting Around Cracow. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 6.40 p.m. Petrograd An Army messenger says The Austrians, reinforced by the Germans, have energetically attacked south of Cracow but were routed, losing five batteries, a column of armoured motor-cars and leaving thousands dead on the field. London,
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    • 81 5 Important Captures Made. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 6-4 p.m. Nish, official: The recent battle extended over a front of a hundred kilometres, and is the hardest we have yet fought. We captured over one hundred officers, twenty thousand men, seventy guns, fifty quick-firers, and enormous
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    • 43 5 Italian View. Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, t>.4 p.m. Rome The journal Corriere del la Sera" declares that before the battle Austria endeavoured to ascertain whether an agreement with Serbia was possible, proving the necessity for moving her troops nothward.
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    • 22 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 5.55 p.m. The Serbians continue to advance and in the north have occupied Lazarevatz.
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    • 81 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, {)."> a.m. Firing has been heard off the Chilian island of Mocha and is believed to be an engagement between the Prim Eitel Friedrich and a British warship. [Mocha Island 900 miles south of Valparaiso, the capital of
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    • 21 5 Reuter's Service. London, Dec. 12, 6.! p.m. The Danish Government have prohibited the export of leather.
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    • 387 5 Petrograd, Nov. 11.—Russian troops are still pushing forward in Armenia, driving the Tuiks before them as they drove the Austrians in Galicia, and the first important battle, if the Turkish plan of concentration is not foiled, will take place near Erzeroum. The Russian General Stall is confident
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    • 136 5 The Corrin'e de 1 Amn'-e Beige publishes an enthusiastic article written by a well-known Belgian military authority on General J off re. It Mja 4< It will be the glory of General JollVe to have imposed his own srrntegy upon the enemy and to hare brought it
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    • 82 5 Overbearing Cerm&n Officers. Harbin, Nov. 24.—The Rumanian paper Epocha reports that the officers and crews of the Turkish fleet have revolted a-iinst their German officers owint; to the unbearable manner in winch the latter treat them. The Epocha is informed that tb© Turkish cruiser Hamidieh pursued
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    • 205 5 A laige number of newly appointed Government service officers for India, who are shortly leaving to take up their duties, were entertained recently by the Marquis of Crewe at the India Office, and in the course of his remark* totnern the
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    • 132 5 A persona! impression of the Grand Duke Nicholas, who is in *v preme command of all the armies of the Tsar, is given by c irresponof the Times f{« i„ a nUi H man of, certainly 6ft. I in., and impresses one greatly by his
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    • 59 5 The Britten Government has decided to release the American ship Kroonland, which was detained at Gibraltar with a cargo of copper consigned to [tnttan purchaser*. As there app—red to be no guarantee that the copper in question might not ultimately reach Germany, Great Britain will buy it from
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    • 68 5 Naples, Nov. 13.—Prince Mohained Ali, brother of the Khedive of Efjptt Prince Yu--,ef Hamd and Princess Aziz Hassan, arrived at Naples from Alexandria on board the Italian steamship Urnbria Prince Mohamed All and Prime Yussef Hamil are stopping at the Hotel Santa Lucia, nnd Prince** Aziz Flaaaaa
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    • 363 6 The relations between Italy and Turkey are strained almost to breaking-point, as the result of the German-Ottoman Government failing to promptly grant reparation for a dastardly outrage perpetrated by Turkish officials at Hodeidah a port in Yemen, on the Red Sea) who placed under arrest the British
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    • 918 6 A Huge Contrast- The greatly overrated War Lord, having started out at the beginning of August to lick creation,'' it is of interest to note at this juncture what measure of success has followed the attempt to put into execution carefully prepared plans, the fruition of which were to
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    • 62 6 The first ordinary general meeting of Garner Quelch and Co. (Singapore), Limited, was held at th« board room of .Messrs F. W. Haiker and Co., Winchester House, today. The retiring directors were reelected. Mr. J. S. D. Morgan resigned his seat on the board Reports
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    • 176 6 The- Volunteer veterans Corpedrills drills riro Axed for Mfai im Pride] evenings* at 5 3ft :o:—Among Latest donation* t lh< Peoanej Prince nl Willi the sum of IHUJUO contributed Mr. Seen Swve Lee. —rotSir Henri H<m;mi. k. i\ aaa jusi been appointed l\nv<>\-. ordinary and Miniati r EHenipoti tiury oo
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    • Page 6 Advertisements
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      • 115 6 JAMES' Motor Cycles. DIFFERENT MODELS ON VIEW, t THE BIG SINGLE always at the top at any weather. CHOW KIT CO., Singapore Kuala Lumpur. TENDERS INVITED. Tenders are invited for the building of 12 shop-houses in Serangoon Road and Cuff Road, Singapore. Plans and specifications can be seen at the
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    • 464 7 1 in is up toX 14»'» in London. :o: r'opra is now fetching K, 24.10 in London. —:o: next local rubber auction held to-morrow at 10-30 3.MJ—:o:— output of the Vlu Piah Tin in November amounted to 41.", j.icols, XI h wish Chronicle says 4.CKK) Jews are
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    • 628 7 British Steamer Seized by British Cruiser. Aliitei to Have Svpnliei Coal b German Veuds in the Pacific Octan. Ibe Indian Telegraph says that one of the most discreditable incidents of the war hitherto recorded ia the charge which, according to Toronto message, has been made against the
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    • 62 7 It is of the irony of things that only a day or so before the Emden was smashed up by H. M.S. Sydney a telegram was sent by the Empator William to the Chief Burgomaster of Kmden reading 1 congratulate thejown of Kmden on its godchild in the Indian Ocean,
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    • 54 7 Goeben Still Afloat. Shows Her Heels When Fired Opon. Reuter's Special and Ordinary Services. London, Dec. 13, 3.20 p.m. Petrograd A communique of Friday afternoon says the Goeben, accompanied by the gunboat Berkisatvet, attempted to bombard Batoum. The forts opening fire, she retired rapidly, firing only fifteen shots
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    • 77 7 Immediate Reparation Demanded From Turkey. London, Dec. 12. 3.20 p.m. The Foreign Minister, speaking in the Chamber, said Italy having insisted on exemplary reparation being made for the Hodeida ncident, the Ottoman Government replied that communications between Hodeidah and Constantinople were interrupted (loud murmurs).
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    • 118 7 Germans Repulsed at All Points. London, Dec. 13, 6.25 a.m. Petrograd.—A communique says The Germans on Thursday and Friday renewed their desperate attacks on the llowo-Loviez front day and night. The Germans were repulsed with enormous losses. At several places we made successful counter- attacks
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    • 46 7 Enforcing Strict Neutrality. London, Dec. 13, 11.40 a.m. Amsterdam The Dutch authorities have detained fifteen river-boats with cargoes of grain and other kinds of goods which the Germans tried to transport along the Scheldt. The Germans intend to prove these cargoes are private property.
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    • 37 7 London, Dec. 13. 5.55 a m. Amsterdam The correspondent of the Handelsblad, describing the widespread misery in Belgium, says that at Kecloo all the industries are at a standstill except the India Jute Company.
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    • 18 7 London, Dec. 1.3, 5.53 a.m. Midnight. —A comma ntyne says there is nothing to report.
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    • 59 7 London, Dec. 13, 11.40 a.m. The London Qasette .-ays that Lieut-Colonel Edward P. England has been removed trom the Army, the King having no farther occasion for his services. [It will be remembered that the Colonel was cited as the eyewitness, who so graphically described the
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    • 115 7 Responsible for Failure of German Strategy, London, Dec. 13, 11.40 a.m. Amsterdam The Handelsblad learns that the change in the post of Chief of the General Staff was due to a difference of opinion between the Kaiser and General yon Moltke. The latter wanted to
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    • 106 7 Unprecedented Enthusiasm. London. Dec. 13, 11.40 a.m. Brigadier-General Barnard iston arrived at Tokio yesterday and was received by the highest military and other officials. His welcome exceeded that even of Admiral Kato and other returning Japanese commanders. The rout* was lined with thousands
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    • 164 7 Determined Spirit of British People London, Dec. 13 11.40 a.m. Mr. Asquith, toasting the King at the tenants' dinner at Alderly. said the Kings responsibilities to-day were as heavy as those of an}* man in the civilised world. He represented to ourselves, to our Allies,
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    • 62 7 London, Dec L>. 11.40 am. The London Gazette announces that the Victoria Crott baf be6fl awarded to lieutenant Brodie of the Highland Light infantry, for conspicuous gallantry on November 11, at Locelaere, when he cleared the enemy and relieved a dangerous situation. The result of Krodic's
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    • 36 7 Lou 1< n. Dec. IX 1140 a.m. Rome The Vatican publishes a document showing the efforts of the Pope to obtain a truce during Christmas which unfortunately failed owing to the opposition of certain Powers.
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    • 108 7 Germans Foiled by British Skipper. London, Dec. 14. 1.20 a.m. The Great Eastern Railway Coa steamer Colchester left for the Hook of Holland from Parkeston Quay. Harwich On Friday a submarine popped up. when she was thirty miles out. and ordered her to surrender. The CoJebevtef turned her
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    • 52 7 Germans Short of Copper. London. Dec. 14, 1.20 a.m. The straits to which the Germans are reduced by their inability to import copper is shown by the fact that they are thoroughly searching the Belgian towns and villages and are seizing all copper kettles
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    • 52 7 London, Dec. 14, 1 20 a.m. Cettinje, official Paring the past two days the Montenegrins have been pursuing the enemy in the direction of Viabegrad and crossed the river line. They inflicted considerableJaesea, also taking one hundred and fifty pr isoners and a quantity
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    • 28 7 London, Dec. 11, l.rifja.m. Paris, evening. Official: Bulgaria has accepted the Greek proposal of the appointment of a mixed commission to inquire into the frontier disputes.
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    • 26 7 London, Dec. 11, Paris, evening, official The German attacks to the north*east of Ypres and the railway station at Aspach have been repulsed.
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    • 84 7 Kaiser Getting Ready to Return to the Front. London. Dec. 13, sJtf p.m. The Kaiser's physician, int«rviewed by an American correspondent at Berlin, states that alarming reports are unfounded. The bronchial catarrh has been accompanied by fever, but the fever has gone. His Majesty
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    • 68 7 London. Dec. 12, 10-. r > p.n. Press Bureau The Serbian Government has telegraphed congratulations on the naval victory to the British Govern merit Sir Kdward Grey replied with the sincere thanks of the Gov. m ment, adding We are liiiej with admiration at the
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    • 73 8 Battle Still in Prepress- London, Dec. 13, 4.55 p.m. Paris A communique, published yesterday, says that it is particularly quiet, the enemy's activity be ing mainly shown by intermittent cannonades. The enemy made, however, three violent infantry attacks south-east of Ypres, but were repulsed. We made substantial
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    • 43 8 Austrians Driven Across the Drina. London, Dec. 13, 4.55 p.m. Serbians on the extreme left have forced the enemy across the river Drina. The Serbians also continue to drive the Austrians back in a northerly and north-easterly direction.
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    • 35 8 London, Dec. 13, 11.40 a.m. Sofia: The statement in the Shah's speech at the opening of the Mejliss announcing the neutrality of Persia has caused bitter disappointment a.nong the rulers at Constantinople.
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    • 49 8 No Need of a Loan. London, Dec. 12, 0.4 p.m. The French Minister of Finance says the financial situation is reassuring. France has lived hitherto on the resources of the Treasury, and there is no need, at the moment, to have reoourse to a loan.
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    • 62 8 Captured by British Cruiser. The following information is conveyed to us by courtesy of H. E. the Governor The British collier Kxford, which was captured by the German cruiser Kmden on Oct 19, has been recaptured by H. 11. auxilary cruiser Empress of Japan on December 11.
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    • 317 8 (Courteously supplied by French Consul.) Officially Communicated. Paris, Dec. 11, 5.35 p.m. Official The Germans have been more active in the region of Ypres several attacks during which they succeeded in reaching one of our first line of trenches have been repulsed we have continued to progress
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    • 267 8 Since Madame Sada Yacco's season in London some years ago we have had no opportunity of seeing Japanese acting till this afternoon, when Madame Hanako appeared in a matinee performance at the Ambassadors' Theatre, says a London contemporary, which adds One remembers more grotesqueness, greater
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    • 123 8 Germ&n Agents of British Firms. Mr. W. Bray ton Slater writes in the London Globe British manufacturers would do well to look to their agencies abroad, and make sure they are not German. Especially is this the case in the magnificent market of China and the
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    • 104 8 Copenhagen, Nov. I.—Although the German army ha-s suffered during the laat few dayt a considerable setback on the eastern as well as on the western front, the German generals have riot lost an atom of their pride anb ai romance. Lb ut.-General yon Hindi-Uhon;, tne 44 UefO of
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    • 168 8 Calcutta, Nov. 26. —To-day Mr. F. K. Dobbin, Coroner, held an inipi est in connection with the death of head-constable Rambhajan Singh, victim of last night's bomb outrage. In the report of the Police, read out by the Coroner, it was stated that as soon as the
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    • 321 8 (Sinc/apo*?* Dec. 14) Tin- —Good demand. About 300 tons sold at $71 j to-day. Market rising. Tapioca- —-Business rapidly reviving from the stagnation caused by the war. Fairly large quantity put through at to-day's rates. Other Products. —Good inquiries for most staples, but no extensive transactions reported. Present
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    • 39 8 A Rome press-message states that the Vatican has published a statement showing the efforts of the Pope to obtain a truce during Christmas, which unfortunately failed owing to the opposition of certain Powers. Shame Those Powers should be named.
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    • Page 8 Advertisements
      • 352 8 mmm «igMni im mmmmmm hmmm■mm——mmHimm j Pft NORTH BRITISH CLINCHER MOTOR TYRES THE TYRES 1 HAT ARE SUPERIOR BECAUSE They are made of Plantation Rubber. They cannot, 44 Saw with the Wheels' Motion. You have longer Tyre Life and Less Punctures. You become a stranger to bursts and wayside worries.
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    • 77 9 SINGAPOKE. Ik" KMHKB 11. On London Bank 4 ni/s. 2/4 7/16 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private 3 rn/s. 2/4 3/4 On India— Bank T. T. 1741 On Hongkong B*nk d/d L'Of On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 101} On Java— Bank T. T. On Japan— Bank d/d. US Sovereigns—buying rate $8.54 India
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    • 271 9 Supreme Court. (Before the Acting Chief Justice, J/r. L• M. Wrxxiward). Important Motion- On Saturday morning, Mr. R. St. J. Braddell, for the plaintiff, opposed the motion which was argued the other day by the Hon. Sir E. C. Ellis on behalf of K. A. Soina- sundram Chetty
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    • 152 9 Charge Withdrawn The charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of some diamonds, against A. M. M. Mohamed, was withdrawn on Saturday and accused discharged. {Before Mr- A- V- Brown)On Saturday, Capt. van Kgdom. master of the Ho Hong liner Hong Bee, and Mr. Lim Pen Siang,
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    • 161 9 The Times Fund £600,000. Aid for St. John Ambulance Department. London, Nov. 11.—The Times Fund for the sick -nd wounded has now reached a grand total of £590,944. Yesterday's subscriptions to this, the most needed fund of the war, amounted to £2,74:t Os. ojd., of which
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    • 477 9 How to protect yourself from its consequences. A million deaths above the yearly average have, on occasions, been caused by Malaria That simple aentence is a terrible remiuder of the virulence of this disease, which, as that great authority, Sir Joseph Fayrer, have written, M causes more sickness and
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    • Page 9 Advertisements
      • 959 9 ESTATE OF LOW KIM PONG, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PUnvvunm SITUATE AT SOMERSET ROAD, PAY A LANE TAN/ONY RHU, KALLANG, SAM B A WANG, MAN DAI UPPFH MAND A I b^T°M AND KIM KEAT ROAD, SINGAPORE To be held at Powell <fc Co.'s Sale-room On Tuesday,
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      • 79 9 Train Services. REVISED TIMES Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for north at 7.7 a.m. aud 7.0 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9.0 a., 10.20 a., noon, 1.30 p., 2.56 p., 4.40 p. Mail arrives from north at K.16 a.m. and 1.14 p.m. Trains leave from Johore 7.U,
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      • 84 9 GASH CLEARANCE SALE. 20th Nov. to 15th Dec. 1914. 30,000 PLANTS. Hare and beautiful Plauts, eoinr-ri-sing Orchids, Palms, etc., of a thousand varieties, to h** cleared ac a reduction of SO Ladies and Gentlemen who ike a hobby of colla ting ran* plant* Are specially invited to doom mid inap
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    • Page 9 Miscellaneous
      • 366 9 FIXTURES. Monday, |4th. Palladium. M. Dp Neekelaonn first app*-«u ance 9 p.m. Bigh wat«r: —7.13 a.m., 8 ft. 5 w. 8iW p.m. 8 ft. 2 m«. Tuesday, 15th. Palladium. De Neckelsonn. p.m. Hjgh water:—7.«* a.m. H ft. 9 is*. ?.3*> p.m. 8 ft. 5 in*. Wednesday, 16th. Palladium. De Neckelsonn.
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    • 750 10 Law of Club Membership. About 50 representatives of golf clubs in the London district attended a meeting held on Oct. 29 in the Golfers' Clob, Whitehall Court, London, to discuss the attitude to be adopted towards German and Austrian members. The proceedings were entirely unofficial. Mr. L.
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    • 289 10 Policemen's Fight With Gang Robbers. Fieru Struggle in a Shop. Ipoh, Dec. 7. —How two Sikh policemen fought thirteen armed robbers till they fell exhausted from their wounds was related at the Ipoh Assizes to-day. The story was told by P. C. 1837, Bahadur Singh, at the
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    • 452 10 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions Already acknowledged $263,407.84 Chinese Committee Lists Nos. 4 and 5. Chop Chin Tye $100 Bian Keng 100 Ghee Teck 100 Gim Siang Chan 120 Tian It Keok 100
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      • 43 10 MATERNITY HOME AND NURSERY FOR BABIES. Ladies and Children's UnderClothing, Infants' Layettes etc., MADE TO ORDER. Registry Office FOR NURSES AMAHS Dry Cleaning Depot Terms on Application to Mrs. KRAAL 210, ORCHARD ROAD 28—5 THE "UNION" THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR.
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      • 244 10 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF HIGH GRADE WALNUT-STAINED AND WAX-POLIBHKD TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE TENNIS GEAR PLANTS, ETC. The property of A. H. FAIR, ESQ., At 44 St. Thomas," No. 2, St. Thomas Walk, On Saturday, December 19, at 1.30 p.m. Japanese carved cherr\wood writing Walnut-stained and wax-polishec desk, arm chairs and
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    • 752 11 Protection Retained for Debtors. London, Nov.—The most hopeful fact about the moratorium is it is lapsing so quietly. After ing been in force for three oths it comes to an end without r panic. Most traders would haw liked a much earlier termina- for undoubtedly there were
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    • 478 11 "A ship from England they are crying. M Send us a ship from Kngland to take the people away." v The Dutch are almost at their last gasp over this serious problem of the influx of Belgian refugees," Miss Boileau said, in an interview with a representative
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      • 469 11 CREDIT! CREDIT I CREDIT I If Yon Want Credit Cone to as. WE STILL BELIEVE IN CREDIT. HIN WATT CO., THE UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS OP Hardware from i Needle ti an Anchor. THE MALAKA PiNDA RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. mCORPORATCD IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Notice is hereby given that application has been made
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      • 442 11 NOTICE THE MANDAI-TEKONC (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. Incorporated in Straits Settleiiests. Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Directors of this Company for the issue of a duplicate certificate in place of certificate No. 3183, dated October 10, 1913, for 1,000 shares of $1 each, numbered
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      • 433 11 The Malaya Tribune. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. Thi- Bureau will furnish employer", free of charge with full particular* of the qualittcatiooa and experience of «vi table men for any p..ition th»-y have vacant. Employee* de*irinff appointment* can have their applications tiled on the Register for a foe of $.>. This includes I
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      • 579 12 SHIPPING Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 —3, Collyer Quay. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. The undermentioned date* of departure are only approximate. Rkynst Mtmtok and Palembang- Die. It MKUKUS Pontianak Dee. W DE KOCK P>' ngkali.-.Berondjang. Parch. A Baku and B< lawan-Deli Dee.
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      • 185 12 SHIPPING P 0 Steam Navigation Company. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage and Further Information, to: H. W. BIrCKLAND. AGENT. INSURANCE The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited. HEAD OFFlCE.—Singapore. (INCORPORATED Of THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAN CHAY
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      • 421 12 I GUAN KIAT GO. 37, PHILLIP STREET. Telegraphic Address: GUANKIAT. Codes A.B.C. fit* Edition and Al Telephone Nos. 1233 1174 (Private 1450.) GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW 9th Doseml er, 11*14:) 1,200 Lan Europe Best Brooms, 15,01 p feet Bj Hair Beitins, 12.000 Mill Ssa Til.- rod Assured Files. 1,200
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      • 241 12 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS: INDO MALAY GO., SINGAFCRE. TO LET TO LET A Large, Airy Bright R<.< Change Alley with Light and Pan. Apply at 17 Change Alley. 18-11 TO BE LET No. 7 Syed Ali or Newton }Bot| at present occupied by Mr. F. Q Robinson. Rent
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