The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 March 1914
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1914-03-02 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1914. NO. 8 07316 words
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Article129 1914-03-02 1 Ireland beat Scotland at Rugger— j Page 7. A famous Turkish aviator has been killed Page 7. I There have been serious railway strikes in Portugal Page 7. An account of the annual Welsh dinner will be found on page 12. The death is announced of the129 words
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Article1932 1914-03-02 1 The one consolatory thought about the prevalent hurry is that it is not eternal that it is on the contrary a transient phenomenon, a passing phase, like one of thoM fell diseases which come to U6 from time to time, reach a certain degree of1,932 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement848 1914-03-02 1 THREE HOURS OF REALLY GOOD ENTERTAINMENT sisgapore amateur dramatic committee. IS THK, rwo MM r MM M Victoria Theatre, The A L/H A IVI Xl fV A Road. SATURDAY, MARCHJ7, 1914, at 9.1S p.m. Many a Slip (Hipwit Comedy). HOW HEj Lit 13 TO HEjH IIUSoAIND NICK WINTER FINDS THE848 words
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Advertisement148 1914-03-02 1 VICTORIA THEATRE SINGAPORE. FOR NINE NIGHTS ONLY. Commencing Wednesday, March 11th 1914. MAURICE E. BANDMANN presents The Newly Organised BANDMANN OPERA Co. MafcbH: "THE GIRL FROM. OTAH" M^rch 12" THE MARRIAGE MARKET Fri 4 9 I March 1 3 i THE GIRL ON THE FILM inarch 14 STEP THIS WAY148 words
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Advertisement206 1914-03-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Lancaster's for up-to-date hairdressing Page 1. Notice re meeting of Straits Merchant Service Gnild Page 2. Assistant Engineer wanted for Kedah Houses to let De Dion car for sale Page 2. Shipping X.P.M., and Apcar Line latest sailings Torilla for Penang and Calcutta —Page 8. At the Alhambra206 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous136 1914-03-02 1 THE WEEK. Monday 2nd. High Water— l-2 a.m., 1-26 p.m. M. M. Homeward mail due. M. M. Outward mail due. Missionary mtg., Princep-st. Church, 8-15 pm. Dairy Farm, in liq., 2-15 p.m. Tuesday 3rd. High Water— '-V5 a.m., 2-2 p.m. S. V. C. annual meeting, 5-30 p.m. Wednesday 4th. Bigh136 words
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Article405 1914-03-02 2 After mentioning the value of the work Sir John Anderson did as "a Governor, and pointing out that the removal of the Resident Councillor of Malacca and the Auditor General fron- tbe Council was a mistake, tbe Straits Echo goe- on to say. One of the principal reasons405 words
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Article299 1914-03-02 2 Disastrous Collision in Mm Atlantic. New York, Jan. 30. Forty-nine lives have been lost as the result of a collision off Hog Island between the Old Dominion Steamship Company's steamer Monroe and the steamship Nantucket, belonging to the Merchants' Miners' Transportation Company. The lost include twenty-four299 words
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Article115 1914-03-02 2 PER PRO." CHEQUES. The Court of Appeal (the Lord Chief Justice, Lord .Justice Buckley and Lord Justice Philliruore) heard further argument in the action, Morison v. the London County and Westminster Banking Company, and reserved judgment. Counsel for plaintiff, Mr. F. A. Greer, X.c., and Mr E. R. Bartley Denniss,115 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1914-03-02 2 A silly old duffer named Wray, Went into the chemist's one day, A bottle he bought of a cure which he thought, Would chase his bronchitis away. His wife said, You ass what a cell The name isn't Woothi', cant yon tell Then quick as a thought she ran out,60 words
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Advertisement511 1914-03-02 2 NOTHING FINER IN TWO-REELERS has been Known THAN These. Two Pictures we are presenting THE BURNING RIVET A particularly good sensational subj' ct THE RIVAL AIRMEN A Picture of thrillw-produced by the American Kinenia Co. IN THE 2nd SHOW. 9-30 TO 11 P.M. TO-NIGHT AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THRATRE, BEACH511 words
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Advertisement739 1914-03-02 2 Notices STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD Next Meeting: Monday, March 9th, 8-30 p. m. A Full attendance is requested. War Department Contracts. TENDERS are required for the supply of (a) Labour, (b) Timber, (c) Bricks, Lime, Tiles &c (d) Stone (Granite) under four different contracts for one year from the Ist739 words
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Advertisement923 1914-03-02 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. TenoVis will be received at the COLONIAL ENGINEER'S Office, up to noon of thfl lUtli. Match, i 914, for the following works: Re building Kiosk and erection of latiine at the Botanical Gardens. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required to d posit923 words
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Advertisement433 1914-03-02 2 Wanted I GOVERNMENT OMCED/uT"! PUBLIC WOBKS DEPARiy i Wanted a Eun I tlu' Public V. I iniiod of 12 uioii with free (ji.art< i I Applicants must be b! t >-| factory evidence ef thoii tiaiutaTZlr enceas Civil Engtm I their applications st.-r •■< I copies of recent t< m,.433 words
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Article809 1914-03-02 3 Fai'lokkrs' Food. t -st shackleton, in couvorsation «iib a representative of The Times, dee* cr ,v of the physical hardships which he comrades will have to face on rthctsning expedition to the Anthealing with the subject of food n in that region, he emphasized njur. the craving for809 words
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Article584 1914-03-02 3 If the South African crisis has done nothing else it has made some people at Home realise the existence and whereabouts of India. A South Wales paper published a most entertaining pen picture of the Indian at home. Some of our rea ders may be able584 words
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Article138 1914-03-02 3 IbM Marie Hall's Escape. Many English passengers had narrow escapes in a collision between the 9.50 a.m. Paris to London boat train and a goods train about ten miles from Calais on Jan. 23rd. The front coaches of the express were derailed, but the passengers escaped138 words
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Article94 1914-03-02 3 Two rather proficient and well -seasoned players had completed their M single." After having had a fast and tight game, they hed adjourned to the refreshment bar of'the club, when a point came up in the general conversation. This point wag connected with their recent single, but94 words
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Article93 1914-03-02 3 A telegram from Genoa reports that a terrible explosion occurred on January •28th, in a powder magazine of one of the forts overlooking the harbour. The accident took place just before midday, and the fort was entirely destroyed. The report of the explosion was heard over 2093 words
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Article305 1914-03-02 3 PARODY PIE." Slcckss of Mme. Liza Lbhmank's Nbi Song Cycle. A great many people will enjoy Mmc Liza Lebmann's new song cycle, Parody Pie," which was produced at a Saturday ballad concert at Queen's Hall. It wil become as popular as In a Persian < mr den or The Daisy305 words
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Article370 1914-03-02 3 A Manchester View. Under the caption "An Apparent Injustice" the Manchester Guardian of Jan. 29th publishes the following editorial Mr H. N. Ferrets, a member of the Bar of the Federated Malay States, calls attention, in a pamphlet from which we give some extracts, to an aspect370 words
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Article231 1914-03-02 3 There is a fine collection of good legal stories in "Law and Laughter," an entertaining volume by 1). Macleod Malloch and George A. Morton, published by Foulis. Here are two Two notorious highwaymen were once charged before Chief Baron O'Grady, a famous Irish judge, with robbery,231 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1914-03-02 3 A *»lly old duffer named Wray. into the Chemist's one day. bought of a cure which he thought Would chase his bronchitis away. *tte said, You ass what a sell The name isn't Woods' can't you tell f Then quick as a thought she ran out, and soon bought, weod«-56 words
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Advertisement185 1914-03-02 3 IFOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" Kerosene THE CHEAPEST REFINED OIL ON THE MARKET "Cross will give you MORE POWER at a LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS ft* m•— per 4-Gallon tin epl.rlO including Duty) THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Coy. (Straits Settlements), LIMITED,185 words
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Advertisement166 1914-03-02 3 NEURALGIA KILLS Kills couitort. kill* ph asure, kills rerfi, kills ambition, kills nerve foroe, wears col th<> vital forcen and wrecks the life of th« Bufftrer. Littlt'» Oriental Balm SWKH tb« BufTerer, stopn the pain, -4Lop* the irritation, so<»tht-sthe janelod nerves, rebtoreatl.* noriupl. natural condilton of the nerron> sy^lenQ makes166 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Article195 1914-03-02 4 In Reminisc-onces of My Life," published by Mr Hriiumuun, Mr Henry Holiday relates an anecdote for which M (Hadston 1 «M responsible and which he com pelled a gMal to tell the author oue evening after ilianer. The story relates to Sir Andrew Clark A patient of195 words
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Article200 1914-03-02 4 The Hongkong exquisite has been much in evidence at the Races, and his garb has evoked a considerable amount of 6evere sumptuary criticism. Our correspondent has this in the "Hongkong Telegraph." I quite agree with you about the ridiculous example set by those in high places as200 words
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Article107 1914-03-02 4 There is a proposal to start an Oxford v. Cambridge flying match this year at the Hendon Aerodrome. So far, says the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian," the mat ter is little more than a suggestion, and the originators of the idea have not decided either107 words
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Article73 1914-03-02 4 Remarkable Family Record. Mrs John Smith, who has died at Brighton at the age of eighty four, had the remarkable distinction of having thirty-two brothers. Her father. Lieutenant James Roper, R.N., who foaght at the Battle of Trafalgar and had charge of French prisoners at Porchester Cattle, Hants,73 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1013 1914-03-02 4 CS NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO., (London), SINGAPORE, Etc. "X^ 1 iUL.j S■anacean■■■ S9 B B 5 I IIIII| I I B IISBIIIIm 8 B B 1 i I US 1118 BE Ilife THE LATEST (1914) SUNBEAM CAR CAN NOW BE SEEN AT WEARNE BROS., Ltd., ORCHARD RAOD. It1,013 words
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Article1457 1914-03-02 5 y rflm t.H* rum Lorrtsporuutu.) February .">. Liberals were sorely perplexed! l \.l George's reluctauce to open ;n in the North, and »hafed vex ie postponement of his! mi Glasgow meeting. The gathering was abandoned ostenthe report of the Scottish mmittea of Inquiry was not iMication. Hut is1,457 words
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Article326 1914-03-02 5 It is with deep regret that we have to announce the sudden death of Mr John Gordon Lorimer, C.1.E.. officiating Political Resident, in the Persian Gulf on Sunday last at P,uBhire. It is understood he shot himself by accident. Mr Lorimer was a distinguished member of326 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement17 1914-03-02 5 For Colic and windy spasms. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Sold everywhere 80 1 cents ft bcttie,17 words
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Advertisement138 1914-03-02 5 IMPORTANT THE Three Castles Cigarettes are now being packed with one coupon and a miniature in every tin twenty-five of these coupons will entitle you to an artistic gilt frame free from advertisement, in which to place the miniature THEBE COUPONS MAY BE BENT TO THE British-American Tobacco Co. STRSITSi138 words
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Advertisement828 1914-03-02 5 DOULTON'SI SANITARY WARE Large Stocks Arriving Shortly HI SOLE AGENTS I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS Ltd. I O. KIRWAN'S PRIVATE DAIRY. FRESH SUPPLY OF NEW MILK NOW AVAILABLE. Tel No. 251. mws Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Unserviceable Police Stores, Unclaimed and Confiscated Goods and Intestate Estate Property Ac. By Order of828 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article35 1914-03-02 6 Catherine, Mrs. Lim Choon Seng, wife of Mr. Lim Choon >-eng, Managing partner of Yong Lee Seng Co., at 11 p. m. on Friday last aged ft*. Funeral, took place yesterday evening at Bidadari.35 words
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Article, Illustration11 1914-03-02 6 -nfiotnee sr. A ur bribed 97 f*lo»11 words
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Article2066 1914-03-02 6 While it is too often true that "a prophet hath no honour in his own country," it would be hardly right to apply that to the venerable and gallant Lord Roberts, who stands high in the esteem and affection of his fellow-coun-trymen throughout the Empire. Since2,066 words
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LONDON RUBBER WIRE.
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Article46 1914-03-02 6 (From Our Own tfcn^y^ I There is every prospect ol I Exhibition being big success I area has been teken b j mv, 1 Government and designs an lud I sideratiou. Every rubber country I and Belgium is ranking a no- J I46 words
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Article91 1914-03-02 6 STRAITS STATES NEWS. Railway Signalam'i v I m Our thm Cmrmpm+m Kuala Lumpur. Feb F,arty«si.\ Mgualmen on t Railways strike to nigbt :i a£'«»uet which fey J»*^ mean and degrading and W.-ring lin? prestige. The Railway autburitie. that similar tasks, which include tbaij ing of levers, lever frames and ms*^,91 words
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Article29 1914-03-02 6 The Roman Catholic chonh ut Telok Acroii, a wooden structiiN ben completely destroyed \>\ iim attap houseK in n villay. i have also been burned down.29 words
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Article38 1914-03-02 6 i the annu.i! meeting 01 igK Club on Satiuday night the member large majority Ntawi to ar; accounts, demanding a detu The meeting wa> urcoruii y mi for the purpose of preparing such a elatement.38 words
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Article41 1914-03-02 6 The local Company of the M s.\.K. car- I ried out field manoeuvres in ih«« oaAhourhood of Sungei Besi on Saturdir concluding the manoeuvres in a very severe 6tortu. The cadets of the iriona Institution acted ac the enemy.41 words
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Article36 1914-03-02 6 At the Selangor Club on Saturday night the English professional luliiart player gave Mr G. Jeavcns Mi iv LOW and beat him by 125. Williams tat breath were 146aud M off the r36 words
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Article74 1914-03-02 6 The Frenchman Pappineau was yesterday committed for trial on tUe charge regarding the girl Klattig. \io made a long statement protesting his innocence aai said there was no evidence he had ever been seen with the girl. The evidence of Fox had to be dispensed with as74 words
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Article47 1914-03-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ptnang It is estimated that prevail it v outbreak of cholera in Kedah has caused ovei deaths since Christmas. Radical improve ment in the situation is not expected with out copious rain. There have been 6ever*l cases in Province Wellesley.47 words
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Article47 1914-03-02 6 The death has occurred Campbell, the well known v j for some years Starter at the Turf Clubs meetings. Wreath 6 from tb<- Turf Clubs and the Straits Racing Association laid oo the pMP* The jtffcw was cor ducted by the Rev.47 words
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Article24 1914-03-02 6 There have been M cases of foot tf* mouth disease in Penung and strict redd* tion measures are being enforced.24 words
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65 1914-03-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipotl. i The Due de Montpensier Penang on March 3 and iru media Ipoha6a guest of M. Boy, the manage of French Tekka mine, and Madame i:o\- H« will stay a week and visit several mm** and then proceed65 words
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Article51 1914-03-02 6 Messrs A. Fit/patrick and K. American drillers, were travelling hf f* lo from Prome to Rangoon when W* we miBßed hi 6 companion, who was afterwards picked up near Sitkwin Station with botb his legs cut off. Ho wii in an uncon--Bcioub condition. The Railway authorities had him coaveytd to51 words
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Advertisement117 1914-03-02 6 C H A I R M AN FRAGRANT, COOL, <* SWEET. TOBACCO 80 CtS. per tin. CIOAKKTTh- 45 CtS. i>er tin. KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd "HOW ROVERS WON" THE TOURIST TROPHY" Motor-Cycle Team Race AT THE PALLADIUM. A Special Picture of the Actual Race is this week showing. 3 Speed117 words
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Article139 1914-03-02 7 LEITH'S CHANCE OF VIEW. The African "Strangers". fßy Submarine Cable]. Kkutkb's Skhvici. I 21. The election of a t tor the lir>t time in the his Lfith has been a great surprise, as was a strong candidate, being -t. The great increase of the vote was loyally unexpected.139 words
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127 1914-03-02 7 MR ASQUITH REFUSES COMPULSORY SERVICE. 111 \xjuirh \e-rerday m import t ri t non party deputa»tiii_j national service. It was I Marshall Lord Roberts I Kvelyn Wood anJ there w-re re [>resentatiTes of the Navy, the Territor burch, the Professi Mr. Asquitb etupha>i-eti that an im BSJS) i .mimittee on127 words
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Article81 1914-03-02 7 Melbourne, Feb. 2$. The majority reof tbe Royal CoiamiviioQ on the North m Territory regards the Territory as .inly a mining and stock raising tnd >.tys that it contains metal >us areas of enormous extent. The report recommends the con >• ruction of railways at a cost of81 words
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Article60 1914-03-02 7 London. Xv A choir and orches- t i^ut hundred railwayman cond by a railway director gave a con:atheA .11 'his evening in aid ■v.iv b. nevolt-uL in-citutions. Their *-> the Kiufe' :.n»i v ipen were preMiffi ua.de an attempt to •■S3 the Kiag :nivi QtMtJI but were 160 words
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Article60 1914-03-02 7 A Fatal Oversight. i. Feb. J-ih. An Australian list, Dr. Fox, has died of snake bite. 1 li.cii most successful in demon Hm Indian authorities the of his antidote against snake i. He hud just cured a goat in the ■••hen a poisonous krait bH his hand,60 words
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Article147 1914-03-02 7 The following is the report for the year \nniuil General Meeting held on -day, March 19th, 191), the follow"icers and Committee weie elected f »r the year President, The Lady Evelyn iouog; Vice President, Mrs R. J. Wilkin *>n. Honorary Secretary, Mrs Yenning Hon. Treasurer and Medical147 words
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Article125 1914-03-02 7 IN EUROPE AND AFRICA. Serious Railway Strike. I By Submarine Cable J. Krdteb's Skbvice. London, Feb. 27. There hap been a renewal of the railway gtrike in Portugal attended by many outrages. Several goods trainß have beeu derailed and two have been dynamited. Communication with Spain is greatly125 words
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Article77 1914-03-02 7 Constantinople, March Ist. Two aeroplanes have been engaged in making experimental long distance flights. One of these with Fethy Bey and Sadik Bey, Waving Damascus for Jerusalem, fell nnd bi-th the airmen were killed. Fethy Bey proved himself an intrepid airman throughout tbe war, and his death77 words
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Article35 1914-03-02 7 Tientsin. Feb. 27.— Ex-premier Chao Ping Chun, Yuan Shih Kai's right hand man, was taken suddenly ill last night and died this afteruoon. Poison is suspected to have been administered.35 words
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Article47 1914-03-02 7 Houghton, Michigan Feb. 18.— Three members of tbe Western Federation of Miners have been arrested on a charge of murdering three uon unionist English miners at Painsdale on llec. 7, by shooting them with rifles from a neighbouring wood, whilst they lay in bed.47 words
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Article35 1914-03-02 7 London. Feb. 28. Mr Churchill as a passenger dew at Hendon to day to a height of :5,000 feet The Countess Dudley looped the loop five times at Worcester as a passenger.35 words
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Article26 1914-03-02 7 London. March Ist. The new destroyer Laverock stuck fast on the rocks in Skel motile Hay on the Clyde. Ihe crew were landed.26 words
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Article28 1914-03-02 7 London, Feb. 27.^ Gil edged stocks have reacted. The issue of a live millions Canadian (rovernraeut loan of four per cent at 99, is imminent.28 words
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Article37 1914-03-02 7 London, Feb. 28. In connection with drilling of the so called People's Army organized by Sylvia Pankhurstin tbe Basi End of London lour arrests were made < rday. including l>r. Kthel Smytb, the well kuow!i composer. > <37 words
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Article105 1914-03-02 7 The Management of the above picture theatre regret the breakdown in machinery which prevented the show on Saturday following its usual course. They wish to state however that any of the audience who left on account of the temporary cessation of the show, and did not receive a105 words
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Article135 1914-03-02 7 He tapped on the back door of a suburban home anJ asked for something to eat. The good housewife responded that she would feed him on the back step provided he was willing to earn the meal by cleaning out the gutter. The tramp agreed, and when135 words
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Article112 1914-03-02 7 SCOTLAND BEATEN AT RUGBY. Association a Draw. fHy Submarine Cable]. RFrTKR> Sbhvici. London. Feb. 28 —In the International Rugby football match Ireland beat Scotland by 6 points to nil nt Dublin. There wa> a huge crowd in attendance and the ground was in a sloppy condition In the112 words
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Article44 1914-03-02 7 England Scores Freely. Port Elizabeth, Feb. 28.— In tbe fifth Test match South Africa made 19:{ of which Hands made Hii. England has made 48 for oue wicket. Later. The England has team scored nol for eight wickets, Mead making 117.44 words
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Article47 1914-03-02 7 Parts, Feb. 28. A postal motor van which was deli\eting registered packets to banks and financiers, was robbed of securities valued at forty thousand sterling In broad daylight It is presumed tbe theft occurred when tbe guard had momen tatily left the vehicle.47 words
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Article25 1914-03-02 7 Melbourne, Feb 28. All Morey defeated Johnny Summers on a foul in tbe seventb round. Summers struck tbe referee when tbe decision was announced. > <25 words
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Article245 1914-03-02 7 Thk Mabbiagi Mabkbt." For tbe first time in Singapore Mr Mam re X Bandmann will pr» scut Mr (iii^'H Kuwardfs latest Daly's Tbeitre fee— l The Marriage Market which is still <i rawing crowded bou>< To Miss (llhUxs (Jafir is due the credit of •dvptiuc tins245 words
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Article162 1914-03-02 7 I be familiar Kook Merah the Sin;.'a pore at)d Straits Directory for 1914, is seat us l>y the publishers, Messrs Prater nnd Nestve. Year l»v year- and the Direc lory file on our shelves reaches back to IK-:>, it may he a year or two Older162 words
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Article62 1914-03-02 7 A Gazette notification gives the follow ing additions to the Commission of the Peace Singapore: Messrs. Frank Adam, Alfred William Bean, Edward Gattey, Gerald Aubrey Goodman, George Herbert I May, Nassim Reuben, George Ernest Yenning Thomas and Robert Dawson Young. I Pknasg Messrs John Robertson Brown62 words
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Article91 1914-03-02 7 THE BENTON MURDER. Vergara's Case. I By Submarine Cable]. Kkjtkk's Skrvkjk. Now York, Feb. 26.— A United States official to day went to Cbihuhua to make arrangements for the elimination of Benton's botK r General Villa having agreed to an examination hy a commission of two Americans and91 words
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Article100 1914-03-02 7 Still The Cause of Trouble. London, Feb. 28. Turkey has again proposed to Greece to exchange other islands for Chios and Mytilene. Greece has replied that she cannot depart from the course marked out by the Powers and anyhow (1 recce will in no circumstances allow Chios and100 words
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Article90 1914-03-02 7 Paris, Feb. 28th.— In the Chamber of Depntief th« dobate upon the Governi;.cut's income tax proposals was characterized by a strong attack by M. Briand on tbe general policy of If. Caillaux. The debate revolted in the adoption, by 329 vote* to 214. cf a resolution approving the90 words
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Article40 1914-03-02 7 Teheran. Feb. 27. Serious fighting between Gensdarmes and Xasridiwans has token place at Kazerun. The Swedish Major Ohlson has been killed and 150 Gensdarmes are now defending the barracks. Small reinforcements with two maxims have left Shiraz.40 words
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Article39 1914-03-02 7 Benghazi, Feb. -IS A battalion of Erytbrean troops, advancing yesterday on Sidi Ibrahim routed 600 insurgents. The latter left 170 dead on the field. An Italian oilicer, and twenty A&karis were killed, and ieveral wounded.39 words
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Article13 1914-03-02 7 London, Feb. 28.- The death is announced of Earl Miuto.13 words
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Article149 1914-03-02 7 The Singapore ADC. nvo producing a triple bill on Saturday next, March 7th, particulars of which will h* j found in our advertising columns. The programme consists of How he lied to her Husband by Bernard Sbaw, Dream Faces by Lynn Miller ■md The (ihost of Jerry149 words
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Article75 1914-03-02 7 A distinguished painter employed a ■mall boy from it neighbouring slum as a node!. He gave (he child some tea, and asked him if lie would like brown bread or white, expecting, as is usual with such youngsters, that he would ask for white. The hoy, however, asked for75 words
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Article87 1914-03-02 7 The foundation of an Vcademy of International Law at The Hague has now been Anally decided upon, the capital supplied by Dr. Goedkoof and the heirs of the late Mr Asser being used for the purpose. A considerable portion of the cost of maintenance will be defrayed by large annual87 words
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Advertisement15 1914-03-02 7 For Coughs and chills. Take Woods* Great Peppermint Cure. Bold everywhere, 80 cents a bottle.15 words
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Advertisement208 1914-03-02 7 ROBINSON Co.| SOLE AGENTS FOR I THE CELEBRATED RAMSBOTTOmJ 'DOMINO TENNIS RACKETS. I I t— -H-i -+J/K >. all _3_ _1_ f'W OTHER WELL KNOWN MAKES ALWAYS IN STOCK. ROBINSON Co. KATZ BROS, Ltd. SINGAPORE. The Leading Gentlemen's Outfitters EXCEPTIONAL VALUE P ris Sock Suspenders Cotton Finish 40 cts per208 words
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Advertisement279 1914-03-02 8 SIEMENS! WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 847. Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNWO WORKS, Ld. Head Office Caxton House, Westminister, London, Supplies Dept. and Store* Upper Thames *ut, London. Lamps and Fittings Dept. DalstOD, London. Work* Stafford and Woolwich. fTclarke Co. 107, quekn-st., Singapore. Livery279 words
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Advertisement462 1914-03-02 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co. Ltd. APCAR LINE FOR PENANG CALCUTTA The Company's Steamer "TORILLA' 5,205 tons, C. J. Swanson. r.n.r.. Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Friday, the Bth March at 4 p.m. This modern steamer has excellent accommodation for saloon passengers amidships and is462 words
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Advertisement605 1914-03-02 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd. FOR Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta The Company's Steamer 14 ELLENOA 6,196 tons, H. G. Muir, r.n.r., Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the sth March, at 5 p m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers.605 words
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Advertisement663 1914-03-02 8 Shipping m7m. MESSAGERIES MARITIHEB MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Amazone Mar l Magellan Mar 2 Atlantique Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 Paul Lecat Mar 29 Australien Mar 30 Cordill6re April 12 Amazone April 13 Polynesien April 26 Atlantique April 27 Magellan May663 words
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Advertisement667 1914-03-02 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeatscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and Kobe667 words
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Advertisement556 1914-03-02 8 Shipping BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ Fop China, Japan, Penang, Ce y i on Australia, India, Aden, Egy" pi Mediterranean Ports, Pi yrnoQth and London. Through Bills of Lading t M n«i C. Ast, Persian Gulf, OontinefltalUd^2)* Steamers will leave Singapore O n ot MAIL LINES Homeward (por Ecropej From Singapore, connectin,556 words
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Advertisement890 1914-03-02 9 I Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. ne New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. mi^r O F!YO < viR? ?T T i Pl^ ScreW Turblne Liven "SHINTO MARU-, "TENYO890 words
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Advertisement411 1914-03-02 9 •ffIVNIE-S MU COOTNY. UReEBT MID up CHPITIL Of INT EISTEH COINNT. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAT) OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32. Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20.000 deposits with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance411 words
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Advertisement146 1914-03-02 9 i ELLERMAN& BUOKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. AMERICAN MANCtiURIAN LINE FOR CHINA AND JAPAN The s. s. KIOTO is expected to arrive about 12th March and will have prompt despatch for above ports. For freight, etc.. apply to McALIST£R Co., Ltd., A.QENT* THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorpokated by SPECIAL146 words
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Advertisement541 1914-03-02 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Sterling £1,600,000 at 2s.- •15.000.000 I Silver 117,650,000 1 •*^it»w.Wo Reserve Liability of Proprietors-. 915,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. O. Friesland Esq. C. Landgraf Esq. F 4541 words
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Advertisement347 1914-03-02 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1797. HEAD OFFICES,! NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £30,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements. T HE BORNEO Co., Ltd. Agentt FEDEKAL LIFE Assurance Cqmpany of Canada. Established 188*. Direct Government Bupbbvisiob Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE anC Notr «JEt arge347 words
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SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
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Article326 1914-03-02 10 fOmr, sth May, 1914. 1. THE OPENING STAKES. Value $600. A Selling Race. A Handicap for Horses. All Hoises to be entered at a stated value of $800. Rules of Racing 186. l>7 am! IM to apply to all Horses entered. Entrance, |25. Distance. Race Course. 2. 8.326 words
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Article344 1914-03-02 10 Thursday, 7th May, 1914. 1. THE FIRST GRIFFIN HANDICAP. Value $500 and $£00 to the Second Horse and $100 to the Third Horse. A Handicap for 5350 Subscription Griffins entered for the First Griffin Race (No. 4) on First Day. Winners excluded. Distance 7 furlongs. 2. THE SUCDEN344 words
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Article736 1914-03-02 10 Saturday, 9th May, 1914. 1 &8. THE STEWARDS' STAKES and PLATE. Value $500. A Handicap for Pony ExGriffins that have run at the meeting. Entrance 125. Distance, Race Course. If there are more than Twelve Entries, the race to be divided into two races by the Handicapper. Class736 words
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Article290 1914-03-02 10 Colonel Goethals Asked to he Commissioner. The attempt of Mr John MitcheJ, New York's Reform Mayor, to secure the services of Colonel Goethals, the constructor of the Panama Canal, as the head of the police in this city, is a part of the Mayor's plan290 words
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Article215 1914-03-02 10 Mr Arthur Diosy presided at the meeting of the China Society, held at the Caxton Hall, Westminster, when members in a series of short papers expressed their opi nions upon what they regarded as the mo6t marked traits in the Chinese national character. The industry, sobriety, business integrity,215 words
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Article215 1914-03-02 10 The summary of the final forecast of the rice crop in Burma for the year 1913-14 says The area cropped with rice is now reported to be 10,133,018 acres which is an increase of 43,488 acres over the estimated area in the fourth forecast and an215 words
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Article89 1914-03-02 10 A valuable map of Ireland, reprinted from the "Belfast News Letter," is now published by the Ulster Unionist Council. It shows the principal towns and railways, and underneath the name of each town its chief industries and industrial products. Features of the map are tables comparing Ulster's89 words
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Article51 1914-03-02 10 Beautiful and adaptable to any style of Architecture and to any method of interior finish, are the M CRANE wonderful Art Metal Ceilings. Cool, clean, white ant, and vermin proof, for Bungalows, Hotels, and Public Buildings. For illustrated catalogue and particulars write to The Borneo Company Limited,51 words
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Article537 1914-03-02 10 Mail week witnessed the inauguration of the first section of the vast scheme of irrigation for Mesopotamia, designed by Sir William Willcocks and carried out by the firm of Sir John Jackson (Ltd.), namely the barrage on the Hindiyeh branch of the River Euphrates. As is well known,537 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement11 1914-03-02 10 Waterbury's j I PINEAPPLE *-*{&$r DIGESTIVE 0^ COMPOUND THE Ideal Digestant11 words
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Advertisement314 1914-03-02 10 "Hazeline' Snow (Trade Mark) FOR THE SKIN AND COMPLEXION Preserves Restores Improves (S «Kum9j9 vji the Natural The pleasing improvement effected on tired skins and sunburnt complexions by the first application of "'HAZELINE' SNOW" will prove infinitely more convincing than volumes of argument. Obtain a pot to-day and see for314 words
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Article1490 1914-03-02 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Feb. 28. fcS.tWX 1 m 18 Allagar 9% 1 10i 2 0 500,0 0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 3 4 6--100,000 2* 4k Anglo-Maiay 24% Int 9 9 10 7J 60,000 2* a« Batang Mala** 0 11 la 80,0001,490 words
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Article69 1914-03-02 11 (COBBBCTBD OP *o Feb. 28). Bank4m/s 1.4 1132 demand 2-4 382 Private credits 8 m/i 3.4 7.1s credits 8 m/i 2-4 23-32 Fbance demand Bank 29 4 1 jkrmany, demand 288 i India, T. T. m j Honokono, demand 174% Yokohama, demand 1144 Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66}69 words
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Article154 1914-03-02 11 Feb. 28. Tln 175 tons sold 187.50 Gambier buyers 6.60 Gambier Cube No. 1 10,75 Gambier Cube No. 2 lo!oO Pepper Black ordin. S'posa buyers 19.00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90 .00 Cloves154 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement215 1914-03-02 11 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Exterminators. (The Universal,) For tuinijiatinji with Patent "Universal" Powder. Arsenite Of Soda. For killing weeds.) and Locusts. Calculating and Adding Machines. (The Bnuisviga" and "Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Borneo," and Buffalo brandsFresh stocks monthly. Cigarettes. (De Reszke). j Ca|dbeck Macgpegop Co Cigarettes. Weinberg). I Sole Dlstributors215 words
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Advertisement69 1914-03-02 11 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles in English with phonetic equivalent in Malay, «?X t^ lnB r Bazaars Accoant < 52 weeks), Cook's Cash Aooount, Beef and Moteon Aooouat, Dhobie s Account, Summary of Monthly House Expenditure, Tables for Calculating Wage* Due, Bazaar Weights and Measures,69 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous860 1914-03-02 11 VESSELS^ PORT. Flag and Tona Oommandera From Arrived For When S. Caboto Itl g'boat 616 diCorvelta Colombo, 23-2 Itl Consul China Steamers Nat. Tonnage 4 Maatet Prom Conslgneee For Atlas Brit 367 Vijgonboom Pladjoe, 16 2 As Pet Co Uncertain B. Whatt Hin Brit 195 Troan Anambas, 2712 Siantan Co860 words
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Miscellaneous92 1914-03-02 11 PASSENGERS. Per Indraghiri Mr Mrs McLeod. the two Master McLeod, ihe two Missea Taylor, Master Taylor, Miss Murphy, Miss Uefohn. Per Teepta Major Mrs McVittie, Mr A Mrs M. H, Dawood, Messrs R J. Arbutbnot, R. J. Lucy, A. 6arki< 8, Arshak SarkJes. J. Coel80. Per Chiengmai Messrs Carter, Weaver.92 words
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Article909 1914-03-02 12 THF. ANNUAL DINNER. It was in that atmosphere of happy mutual felicitation that can exist only wherr true Celts are drawn together in surroundings widely removed and different from the home of their birth, that the Welshmen of Singapore foregathered at the Hotel de 1 Kurope for909 words
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Article261 1914-03-02 12 Ml RRAY CUP COMPETITION. Yesterday morning the local competitors for the above Cup fired off at I&lestier the result being that No. 8 Section S.R.E. (v) under command of Sgt. Crooke were re» turned winners. The competition consists of a march of some three to four miles and261 words
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Article165 1914-03-02 12 Members of the above Unit spent a useful and busy Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in practical work with the gun in the Field. Leaving for Keppel Harbour by tram on Saturday with gun and carriage, the men marched from the tram terminus into Fort Pasir165 words
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Article333 1914-03-02 12 Reducing the Tonnagk and Office ring. The Government Ga/ette contain? the text of a bill to amend the Miicbant Shipping Bill 1910. The objects and reasons of the bill state. 1. Owing to the alterations made by the Imperial Merchant Shipping Act 1907 with respect to the deduction333 words
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Article38 1914-03-02 12 The following promotions and appointments are gazetted. Rev H. G. Peile to be Hon. Capt. and Cbaplain. Singapore Volunteer Artillery Lt. J. G. Campbell to be Captain 2 Lt. D. T. Lewis to be Lieutenant.38 words
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Article27 1914-03-02 12 The Racecourse will be officially open for training on Saturday the 7th March, when coffee will be provided for members attending the training as heretofore,27 words
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Article514 1914-03-02 12 TO-DAY'S TIES. D. Class Singles. Pitceathly v McKenzie. De Mello v Myles.. TIE FOR TUESDAY. D. Class Singles. Final. Myles or De Mello v Pitceathly or McKenzie. The following Ties will be played on Wednesday 4th, March. Championship Pairs. Savi and Threlfall v Terrel and Terrel. Miles514 words
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Article63 1914-03-02 12 SATURDAY'S RESULT. Miss Feindel v Mrs Hartnell one sett all unfinished. TIES FOR MONDAY. The Club will be MAt Home to subscribers and their friends. Prizes will be presented after the following finals have been played The Championshif. Mrs Saunders v the holder, Miss Feindel. Championship63 words
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Article56 1914-03-02 12 The S. R. C. entertained the Medical School at cricket on Saturday and not being at fall strength were rather badly beaten. They made 59. S. T. Ayalthurai took 5 wickets for 22 and Thiruchilaram 5 for 66. The Medical School made 182 for six wickets I. S. Abraham56 words
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Article82 1914-03-02 12 Now that the Suez Canal is working up to a depth of 38 feet the Karachi Port Trust is considering the question of deepening the Karachi Harbour. The gross profit of the HamburgAraerika Linie for 1913 was £3,000,000, as against £2,620,000 for 1912. A dividend of 10 per82 words
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Article167 1914-03-02 12 Another Adjournment. The charge of embezzling Tcs. 1,300.000 belonging to the Siam Commercial Bank brought against Nai Chalong, one of the chief shareholders in the Chino-Siam Bank and joint manager of the Siam Commercial Bank, and Nai Vichien, manager of the Chino-Siam Bank, as an accessory, again167 words
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Article62 1914-03-02 12 i Rangoon, Feb 19tb. The accidental death from a gunshot wound while out shooting is reported of Mr Montgomery of the Burma Oil Company. It seems that the deceased, who was out by himself, fell i off a machan," the gun going off as he fell62 words
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Article54 1914-03-02 12 Marudu, Ger. 902, Nicolaisen, 1-3, Labuan, Behn Meyer. Labuan, 7. Singkel, Dut. 285, Sobels, 1-8, Samboe, Ships Agency Bridge, Nor. 650, Folmann, 1-3, Bangkok, G. H. Chan, Bangkok 4. Pin Seng, Brit. 378, Glenday, 13, Penang. E. Trad. Co., Port Swettenham 3. Zweena, Brit. 941, Shepherd, l-3,Sama-rang, H.54 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement15 1914-03-02 12 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppenrlnt Cure. At all Stores 80 cents bottle,15 words
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Advertisement151 1914-03-02 12 I SIEMENS]" 1 I WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams: SIEMENS, Singapore. Telephone No. 647 SIEMENS CEILING FANS fSsH m. b pnwFRP "^^^^Sll^9HHlff WHMwPfiShwS ••'j^r?^ 1 en cut SILENT ik*P# t POWERFUL THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL. OF FANS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, Ld. Head Office Caxton House, Westminster, London. Supplies Dept.151 words
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Miscellaneous371 1914-03-02 12 PASSENGERS. Per Marudu Mr and Mrs Eichterheimer, Messrs Ulrick, Playfair, Heherr, Hill, Wilson, Kellar. Per Pin Seng Mr Cherruti. SHIPS AT THE WHARVES East Wharf (Basin)— Nil East Wharf Section I— Teesta Perak. Hong Sheers Wharf— Nil Bee Main Wharf Bee. 2— Turnwell 3— Nil 4— M. Treub s— Gorgon,371 words
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