The Straits Times, 27 January 1914
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Title Section13 1914-01-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.399 SINGAPORE. TUESDAy. JANUARY 27. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement319 1914-01-27 1 THI CELEBRATED White Horse ICOTM {TJTj WHttKT I Established 1742. Electric Starter, Electric Head Lamp, Electric Tail Lamp, Electric Horn, Rear Driven Speedometer, Spring Frame Front and Rear, 3-in. Tyres, 28-in. Wheels, etc., ARE INCLUDED IN THE MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT on 1914 INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES. POPULAR PRICES. KATZ BROS.XqTD. A LUXURY.319 words
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Advertisement93 1914-01-27 1 BRmstf'^fl-BRefette saloon. Wl jfpgte* Place iLata Europe Haii-O»—lHg Saloon). The andersigned bu teken over the Enrope Hkir-Dreuiog Saloon and will rnn the establiahment nndor the abovomentionod niine, m from this date. I Singapore. Ootober, 10,1918. 8. BALTAZAR, Proprietor. ONRIVALLBD TONSORIAL ARTISTES. iSUoda ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE). SPECIALISTS IN:-Hair-Ontting, Beard Trimmiog, Sbaviny, Hair-Shampooing,93 words
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Advertisement158 1914-01-27 1 •JUST ARRIVED t A CHOICE SELECTION OP ADAPTABLE JET JCd JLmJt JL. m m JL. In the latest styles and colourings From HENRY HEATH, LIMITED. iHa'.tera To His Majesty Tbe King). Also a Large Consignment of ELLWOOD'S TROPICAL HELMETS mm IN THE FOLLOWING SHAPES, Sirdir, Shikar and New Shikar, with158 words
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Advertisement10 1914-01-27 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Agents: ADAMSON. GILF.LLAN. A CO LID.10 words
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Article1007 1914-01-27 2 THE SERIOUS SITUATION IN CANADA. Heavy Borrowing Condemned. The Ottawa correspondent of The Daily Chronicle, wiring on December 20, stated that the Borden Government is face to face with a very difficult and serious situation Despite the facts that money is very scarce, that the cost of living1,007 words
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Advertisement326 1914-01-27 2 >^rt< (I BRAND Wf&r^Z i Gives abundant health and vitality after illness 81 res— N<* [7/jr> ►j Blood-Enriching Ov\f I>^=2 1 1 Nerve-Nourishing [<O^ A^S) I r£E? Brain-Vitalising £s^l ;>-{V m Strengthening JVC -.-.?z Gives Appetite i/-Rj Pleasant to take jCH~J Do you need a Tonic te j^Q See you326 words
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Advertisement16 1914-01-27 2 For oolic and win ly «pai:o?. Take WoodGreat Peppermint Cuie. Scld everywhere, 80 cents a bottlf16 words
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Advertisement584 1914-01-27 2 DRY SCURF FROM NECKDOWNTOKNEES Scratched Until Blood Formed. Backs of Hands Dry and Cracked. Used CuticuraSoap and Ointment. In a Month's Time All Right. 18, Pilot St.; Accrington, Lanes, Eng.— I was simply covered with dry scurf from my neck down to tag knees. I suffered a great deal with584 words
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Advertisement378 1914-01-27 2 It is obvious r i ■■■'.■.*■>!■.■■;■■■'• that only a scientific, recognised, remedy is i I 3, i worthy of confidence. i Their wonderful efficacy in tt>e relief of -j4 P^ n an< l 'heir undoubted curative value in headache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatism, j S gout, menstrual colic etc. explain the378 words
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Article585 1914-01-27 3 BRITAIN AND THE GREAT EXHIBITION. Strange Situation. Thero will be general rr^tet in the com tctrcia! world, says The Evening Standard, at the decision of the Government that Great Britain will not be officially represented at the Panama Pacific Exhibitien. I'nder pressure from the British Committee, supported by the585 words
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Article399 1914-01-27 3 Plans of a Modern Lady Hester Stanhope. On January 5, Countess Molitor, a Russian lady, was to leave England (or a lonely expedition in Southern Arabia, a district hitherto unexplored. She intends to go without European companions, and hopes by the end of the year to have399 words
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Advertisement435 1914-01-27 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUiLD UP YOUR HEALTH wit!; EBSENCE oa tluid extract of RED JAMAICA Pronounced b» the HICHIBT MEDICAI »UTHOPITItB the mot t ■US! LTIrTBHPIO LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTION^, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS435 words
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Advertisement278 1914-01-27 3 I I r-r ■> i rr i.wi. i 31c If Disease Germs were Visible How to guard against Infectious Diseases. TF you could see the germs which cause Sore Throat and dangerous infectious diseases you would never be without Wulfing^s Formamint, the germ killing throat tablet. The habit of sucking278 words
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Advertisement227 1914-01-27 3 The World's I I Dentifrice! 1 An Indescribably delightful sensation is procured by those who accustom themselves, immediately before retiring to rest, to clean their teeth and rinse their mouths with the dentifrice and mouthwash Odol. Odol penetrates the cavities of the teeth and impregnates the whole mucous membrane of227 words
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Advertisement331 1914-01-27 3 London Buying Agents Wf offer you our aervicea j> buyinf F lubluhid in 1814. hut thoroughly up-to-■•■•is. our success ia attained by making our ci' toroerj' inu-n-si* our lir«t aim Five (Xpert huyera. with capable Miff* manage dittcreiit departments, buyiutr with srralcr.i care c\vry clasa of our cuatomrrs all Che331 words
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Advertisement650 1914-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. e?o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN POBTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports. Sit ami i b will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe).650 words
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Advertisement567 1914-01-27 4 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly Bervioe 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 servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted567 words
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Advertisement769 1914-01-27 4 BTEAUEI BAILIHBB. THE SIAN STEAM NAVIGATION PP.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang. Benerah, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, 1-isut, Semera Baobok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsaen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dim Departure ASDANG Jan. 38 VUG ALA Jan. 88 Jan. SI Only Boribat and oall at769 words
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Advertisement523 1914-01-27 4 STEAMER BAILIWM. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. i AND DEUTBCH OAMPFBCHIFF FAHRTSGES. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homnwards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month523 words
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Advertisement630 1914-01-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDOEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, NapleH, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Saia, Sues. Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai. Tsingtau,630 words
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Advertisement821 1914-01-27 5 JENATZY TYBES. Hooglandt «Sfc Co., Singapore. FISH BRAND KEROSENE FISH j0 H>fl- CA Per Case fe RAHI > $||IOU of 2 Tins. >' "M,f^ya^l^^^ The Best Oil on the Market for House Lighting. Trade Mark OBTAINABLE FROM CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular821 words
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Advertisement559 1914-01-27 5 CIGARETTES. I For the ralco c( your health, tmoke pure oigarettes stal MBlahl to fortign matter, injurious to heart, t .r .at fci-.i iucg«. "Mat! Express" Cigartttes a>e made in pc, defy I; j g Baa] factories acd arb entirely tree frciu all harmful nutter. 1 No. 555. 50-65 cents.559 words
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Advertisement637 1914-01-27 5 LUX has introduced a lighter, daintier method for washing all things of a dainty character. All those washable treasures which add so much to the charm of the home should be washed with Lux. Lux cannot harm the most delicate textures. For Flannels and Woollens Lux is invaluable. It makes637 words
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Advertisement307 1914-01-27 6 INCREASE YOUR FLOW OF LATEX. Use SULPHATE or MURIATE of POTASH with your ifaaHTM, antl note Ihe difference especially in times of DROUGHT. MANURES always in stock. Double Superpliosph ite. Or<liriar> Superphosphate Bonemeal, Ba«ir Slag, Sulphate of Ammonia, Nitrate of Soda. Cioodmeal. Full jart'culart as to how sim« should be307 words
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Advertisement131 1914-01-27 6 WT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER OcPOT 91 7 1 Orchard Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE AQRJ-HORTIGULTURAL SHOW J-INOAPOP.B 1910 'ragged Fl(r i' PaV.. .Bjujaa b, Wr.itbe Sbowert and Flcial Kcins of all e'es^riptioss .-'-it,; orCoifi u.^.tfe bpeciai ftttentisu Cut Flowers from our cwn NPTrerier. qnrte Freeh. NU '?aRIHi AND GABDESS, VBRNON131 words
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Advertisement81 1914-01-27 6 Made in Dublin. BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b, READ BROTHERS, u-iud Dog's Head Guinness with tbe Dor's Head Label OB aver}' bottle. la auperior to any jtout becaua* H la brewed from the only stout water ia tbe world; the DUBLIN WATER. Keeps in all climates. Always uniform and standard81 words
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Advertisement169 1914-01-27 6 "SHELL" The RED CAN contains 2 Imperial Gallons. 1 Imperial gallon 4, 546 cubic centimetres. 1 American gallon 3,785 BY BUYING IMPERIAL GALLONS YOU MAKE A DIRECT SAVING OF 20 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVI6ATICN i BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED, COMPANY, LIMITED. FOU PENANG, RANG JON AND *OK PENANO,169 words
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Article132 1914-01-27 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, January 27. High Wat«r, 10.4S a.m. Court Cavil Wednesday, January 28. Hieh Water. 0.17 a.m.. 11 80 a.m. Chamber of Commerce meeting, 2.18 p.m. Thursday, January 29. High Water, Ml a.m.. 0.4 p.m. Presbyterian Church meeting. 8.45 p.m. B. I. homeward mail closes. Priday, January132 words
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Article142 1914-01-27 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Derfflinger left Colombo at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, and may be expected to arrive here on Saturday morning, January 31. The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Nile is due at Penang at t p.m. tomorrow, and calls at Port142 words
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Article823 1914-01-27 7 Latest Arrivals. As.luin. Siam. str. 405 tons. Capt Anderson, Jan 2a. From Bangkok, Jan 17. G.c. and 2 i d.p. K. Asiatic Co. For Bangkok, Jan 28. Ms, Bohemia, A us. str. 2305 tons, Cap.an Meerans, Jan •>:>. From Trieste, Dec 80. G.c. aud p. R. Schmidt A823 words
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101 1914-01-27 7 Wharves at which Vessels are j Berthed To-Day; TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Hong Moh. W. SbctionNo. 1...Qui10%, Hong Bee, Tara, Saigon Maru, Shiirs Wharf Nil. Main W. Sbct. No. 2...Kurobim Mara. B. ..Lai Sang. 4...XH. 6 ..Minderoo. 6...Titan, Tydens. Niw Dock 7..101 words
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Article285 1914-01-27 7 Arrivals. Per str. Medusa, Jan 26.— From Bel-Deli Mr. and Mrs. Milne. Messrs. Sutherland and Ellis. Per str. Donggala, Jan 26. From Sambas Messrs. C. L. Rehder and de Jango. Per str. Lama, Jan 26. From Penang Messrs. E. Lewis, John Seath, W. J. Hodge, W. Rahman,285 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article118 1914-01-27 7 Sihoapom. hHM 24, 1914. On London Bank 4 m/a 3/4 j, Demand 2/4 3 Private 8 m/s 3/4} 8m/B 3/4J5 Om Qikvavi Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/a m 24 1 1 On Fbanoi Bank d/d 294 J Private S m/a 801 Oh India Bank T. T. 174} Private118 words
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Article156 1914-01-27 7 biNQAPOM, Jam ai;v 27, 1914. Oambier buyers 8 87} do (Cube No. 1) uapioked 10.60 Copra Sundrioi 12 00 do Mixed i ,.i Pepper, Black buyers,, 18 87J do White 6% buyers 83 25 Sago Flour Sarawak 8.25 do Brunei No. 1 nom Pearl Sago 4.20 Coffee Bali 2156 words
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Article191 1914-01-27 7 M INING. {f 8 6 1 Bayers. Bellow Value (5 10 10 Ampang 9.00 10.00 1 1 Aver Weng 1X0 10 10 Bolat 2.80 2.60 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.00 10 10 Karupar 10.26 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 11.00 12.E0 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0191 words
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Article629 1914-01-27 7 RUB BER. £1 £1 Sendayan 18/6 18 6 £1 £1 Seremban 17/6 1.2.0 £1 £1 Shelford 1.0.0 1.5.0 £1 £1 Sialang 2.5.0 2.113 2/- 2/- Singapore Pars 1/4 1 8 2/- 2/- Singapore United 1/2 1/4 2/- 2/- StraitH (Bertam) 3 4 8/11 2/- 2/- Sumatra Para 6, 1 P629 words
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Article126 1914-01-27 7 v3S»l £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/6 14,0 £1 £1 a 1 10 1 80 6/- 6/- Electric T'ways 4, H 4/0 10 10 Fraser Neave 64.00 55.60 50 60 Hammer k Co. 100X0 107.50 100 Howartb Brskioe 45.00 100 7%Prol. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 180.00 140.00126 words
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Advertisement13 1914-01-27 7 For all internal compiling. Take Wood* Urtai Peppermiat Care 80 oents a bottle.13 words
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Advertisement181 1914-01-27 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. January 2H. At Mount Emilie, Mimii ipal Engineer's Bungalow the property of the late Mr. W. C. Coveney, valuable teak household furniture, llcnz Motor Car, Garden Hollers, etc., at 3. January 80. At No. 4, Tanjong K»tong adjacent to the Old Fott teak household furniture,181 words
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Advertisement293 1914-01-27 7 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. MACHINERY For the Economical \v\ Handling of V* Telephone: QIAuVJ^ >>**' Tel. Address: 425 .SING.). A 0 VANNEB." QV Vi Supplied SOk V^V^ T Th Britißh Admiralty and Mining Companies, and Railways in various parts of the World. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ON293 words
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Advertisement75 1914-01-27 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. i NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO- NIGHT! 2nd Show TO-NIGHT!! ITALA SUPERB QUALITY FILM j VICTORY or DEATH Length 6,000 ft. 8 A strongly Sensational and Thrilling Dram», replete with Powerful, Original Episode. CCC I THE AEROPLANE FLIGHTS. THE BURNING LINER. y Vbsbb AND THRILLING ADVENTURES75 words
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Obituary30 1914-01-27 8 Sbabp.— On January 26, at Hillside Tanjong Pagar, Alexander Sharp aged 64 years. Funeral leaves his residence at 3.30 p.m., to day, for Bidadari Cemetery interment at 6 p.m.30 words
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1050 1914-01-27 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. DOES BRITAIN FAIL? A very clever and thoughtful article by Professor Henry Scott Holland in "The East and West is worthy of thoughtful consideration. Broadly, he describes his countrymen as the most ardent advocates of liberty, and the most perfectly efficient of administrators, but1,050 words
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Article12 1914-01-27 8 Tbe Medan authorities are about to institute important improvements on the Esplanade.12 words
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Article18 1914-01-27 8 China declines to pay any claims arising out of tbe late rebellion, beyond the sum total of £2,000,000.18 words
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Article21 1914-01-27 8 Forty-six vessels coasted at Sabong during the fortnight ended the 19th inst. They bunkered 7,389^ tons. Nine of them were British.21 words
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Article30 1914-01-27 8 Tbe Commission recently appointed to sit on the case of Harry Thaw has adjudged the latter sane. This mean* that Thaw will be obliged to serve his term of imprisonment.30 words
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Article35 1914-01-27 8 The various shipbuilding yards at Shang hai, tbe N.-C. Daily News says, are well tilled with work at the present time, and several important contracts have been placed with the Kiangnan Dock and Engineering Works.35 words
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Article38 1914-01-27 8 A notable arrival in the port of Singapore is tbe Royal M.iil Steam Packet Company's new ship the Cardiganshire, which was berthed at west wharf this morning on coming in from the west. Her gross tonnage is 9,426.38 words
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Article38 1914-01-27 8 The fund for which Archdeacon Izard has been appealing will be called the Japanese Famine and Earthquake Relief Fund, as tbe intention is to include all who are homeless and starving in Japan whether from famine or earthquakes.38 words
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Article37 1914-01-27 8 A Lloyd's message from Port Said, dated the 20th inst., reported very bad weather there. A southerly gale was raging, accompanied by a thick sandstorm. All the vessels were detained off tbe port and also at Suez.37 words
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Article39 1914-01-27 8 Messrs. Goo. White and Co., tea and robber broker*, of 81-32, Fenchurch Street, E.C., notify that they have admitted into partnership Mr. Bryan Edward Figgis, who has been associated with the management of their rubber department from its inception.39 words
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Article44 1914-01-27 8 The Pioneer in a leading article suggests that the Government of India Bill may include a provision for the formation of a single High Court for the whole of India sitting in detachments at different places in the country on the Home assize system.44 words
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Article40 1914-01-27 8 The police regulation shutting rice and coffee shops at 12 midnight has bad a very good effect in Kliota I'.ahru, Kelantan. It means that tho townsfolk now go to bed at reasonable hours, while the evildoers' opportunities are greatly restricted.40 words
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Article50 1914-01-27 8 The officers and crew of the German gunboat Tiger have been spending an enjoyable time at Penang. Mr. Hnttenbach lent a motor bus to convey a party to the Swimming Club and to make excursions around the Island and to the Crag. A number of dinner parties were also arranged.50 words
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Article63 1914-01-27 8 I On the arrival of the P. and O. mail steamer Egypt at Penang, a European steward was taken ashore, it being suspected that he was suffering from smallpox. He was subso [queutly conveyed to tbe Quirantine Station. The Egypt was placed in quarantine. Her departure was postponed till 430,63 words
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Article71 1914-01-27 8 A huge tigress, measuring over 7 feet, was shot by a Malay near the IT) mile, Bruas Road, on Friday, and the beast was brought i down by a motor-car to the Central Station at Taipirg for the usual reward. Hundreds of I people viewed tho carcase. The man who71 words
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Article88 1914-01-27 8 For the sum of £60.000, Mr. A. F. Yarrow, of the well-known Clyde shipbuilding firm, has purchased eight acres of land and the shipbuilding and repairing plant of Bullen 1 Brothers, at Esquimau. With the develop- ment of Canada's naval policy, this now I branch of the British firm, which88 words
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Article90 1914-01-27 8 I Maud Allan, the famous classical dancer, I who appears here with Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky, on February 4, 5 and 6, has so far rec-ived a most enthusiastic welcome |in the East. The demand everywhere for 'seats has been quite extraordinary. In Johannesburg, at His Majesty's Theatre, Miss90 words
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Article187 1914-01-27 8 The sum of £50,000 a year is to be spent on lighting the Australian coast as soon as the lighthouse branch has a properly organised staff. The part of the Australian coast which requires most lights is that within tbe Barrier Reef, coming down from North Queensland. It is proposed187 words
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Article110 1914-01-27 8 Beware of forged five-dollars notes says the Straits Echo. Some of these have made their appearance in Penang and they are good imitations. It is believed that the factory is in Japan at least, that is what some of the Chinese traders here say. The notes are bound to get110 words
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Article121 1914-01-27 8 A Chinese merchant n uu>d N'g Kok Choon, lately carrying oj business under the style of N. K. (.'boon and Co., at Church Street, Penang, was detained on the 20th lost., on suspicion, by tbe Detective Depart went. On the following morning Mr. M E. Sherwood granted tbe isane of121 words
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Article187 1914-01-27 8 The Lord Abbot of St. Martin, Mgr. Vay de Vaya, who has been visiting the K. C. Missions of the South Sea Islands, has left Singapore for Bangkok. Mr. D. M. Barry, assistant Commissoincr of Police, F.M.S., Kuala Lumpur, returned from leave on Thursday by the P.187 words
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Article64 1914-01-27 8 The Aichdeacon of Singapore, the Rev. 11. (i. Peile, and the Rev. C. B. Wood have gono to Penang by the German mail on Monday and will return by the German mail on Saturday. During their absence any urgent messages should be sent to the Rev. J. R. Lee, Clergy64 words
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Article61 1914-01-27 8 Two distinguished visitors have arrived in Siam in H. 11 Prince Wilhelm of SaxeWeimar Eisenach and his son Hermann, Count von Ostheim. The visitors came out direct from Europe and are staying with the German Minister and Mme. von liuii at the Legation. They will probably stay about a fortnight,61 words
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Article81 1914-01-27 8 A profound sensation was caused at Gibraltar by the sudden death last month of Sir H. I'ipou Sclinnli t hi<f Justice. Sir Henry was dining the previous night at tho Mount with Vice-Admiral Brock. When the uiaid took a cup of tea to his room in tho mot v ing81 words
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Article99 1914-01-27 8 The marriago was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on January '20, of Lieut. C. M. L. Scott, R.N., of H M.S. Morlin, and Miss E C. Hatvey, of Glasgow. The Rev. N. C. Pope, M.A., was the officiating clergyman. Major Robertson, of the A.0.D., gave the bride away, Mr.99 words
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Article124 1914-01-27 8 The German Emperor reaches the age of 5S today and in honour of the event the Consul-General at Singapore (Mr. C. Keindel) held a reception at the Consulate at noon. Mr. Keindel, in uniform, received the guests who included the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. R J. Wilkinson,124 words
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Article173 1914-01-27 8 On Sunday night, a public meeting cf the Hindu ootumuDity was held at the Hindu Association Hall, 11, Bolilios Road, to discass the advisability of petitioning the Government to cancel the public holiday for Taipueam, on which a bill is now under consideration, and to declaro Detpavali173 words
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Article198 1914-01-27 8 The death has occurred in a nursing home in West London, of Mr. Jauies Karr Robertiton, a well-known member of the Nationa! Liberal Club. Mr. Robertson, who was a native of Dumbarton, in the Went of Scotland, was a prominent man in the city198 words
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Advertisement120 1914-01-27 8 CALDBEGK, MACGREGOR CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALE, BEER and STOUT IMPORTERS. Tulephone No. 160. Price on Application. BRANCHES AT: London, Glasgow, Shanghai, Hongkong, Tientsin, Manila, Singapore Kuala Lumpur, WITH AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST. THE FAMOUS 12 H.P- ROVER NEW SEASON S MODEL. Complete with Dynamo lighting120 words
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Advertisement162 1914-01-27 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT GRANDEST AND MOST REALISTIC BATTLE PICTURE EVER PRODUCED S REEL.B, 4.500 FEET, ENTITLED THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG RISHTLT CALLED THE WATERLOO OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR NOW DBAWINO LARGE CROWDS AT THE ALHAMBRA Bbai h Road. Second Show, 0 30 to 11 p.m. togetbeb with A162 words
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Article372 1914-01-27 9 BITTER DEB.4TE IN THE GERMAN REICHSTAG. Attacks on the Crown Prince. Ricteb'i Telroram* London, January 24. Intense interest was taken in the Reichstag fall dress debate on the Zabern affair, which instantly became heated. Dr. Frank, Socialist, vehemently denounced the Crown Prince. He said his telegrams were an372 words
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Article143 1914-01-27 9 DIMINISHING PROSPECTS OF COMPROMISE. Statement by Mr. Redmond. ReUTBB'I TrLBOBAM. London, January 24. Captain White has drilled a contingent of tl c Irish citizen army at Croydon Park, l> blin. Many reservists were present. The exercises included storming tactics. Mr. John Redmond speaking at Waterford. dt dared that143 words
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Article84 1914-01-27 9 REMARKABLE DISPLAYS OF GOODWILL Troops Feted in Eastern Bengal. Kbctbb'i Tilboium. London, January 36. A Calcutta message mys the manoeuvres in Ktstern Bengal, which it was feared wonld excite native animosity, have had an effect which is described as bewildering. Tbe regi ments were cordially and effusively84 words
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Article78 1914-01-27 9 President Wilson Makes Statement. Rel-ter's Telegram. London, January 24. Washington telegrams say President Wilson has made a statement explaining bis recommendations re immigration. He had not contemplated disturbing the arrange ments with Japan in any way, but the proposals were designed, primarily, to exclude Hindus. He said78 words
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94 1914-01-27 9 Rsdtpr's Tblbobab. London, January 24. Owing to frost preventing the signal working, there was a collision between the Eogadine express and a goods train near Calais. The dining car was telescoped and a train attendant was killed and a passenger was injured. >];■ 'V English94 words
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Article86 1914-01-27 9 Rbcter's Ibleoram. London, January 24. A Berlin message says that in reference to Richtcr's allegations. Siemens have issued a statement pointing out that as customary in extra-European countries all their naval business with Japan is done through native agents who, naturally, are paid a commission. The firm86 words
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Article38 1914-01-27 9 ltEl'TCß's TF.LF<iRAIf. London. January 24. A son has been born to Princess Victor Napoleon. This is tbo first direct heir to Honapartist claims to the throne of France since the birth of the Prince Imperial.38 words
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Article38 1914-01-27 9 KIUTH't TILBOIUM. London, .lannsry 24. The Mayor of Sew York intimates tbat arrangements havo been completed to tnabla Col. Goethals, Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal, to become Chief Commissioner of Police at New York.38 words
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Article29 1914-01-27 9 Rn-Tia's Tpi.F..KiM Londoo, January 24. Tha divers bare placed a hawser round submarine A 7 which it is hoped will be brought into harbour on Sunday.29 words
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Article28 1914-01-27 9 Ric tie's Till'lßam. London, January 24. Wells beat tbe Frenchman Pigot in (he first round. Sam Laogford knocked oat Petty Officer Curran in three seconds at Paris.28 words
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Article28 1914-01-27 9 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, January 24. A crowd of traie unionists attacked a nonunionist in Dublin, fracturing his skull with a shovel. His condition is precarious.28 words
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Article34 1914-01-27 9 Rbutbbs Telbora*. London, January 24. A Tangier message says M. Valdrome, French agent at Tangier, has been murdered by a Frenchman who was drunk, refused to work and had been dismissed.34 words
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Article47 1914-01-27 9 RbCTEB'S TILEIiRAH. London, January 24. A watchman extinguished the fuse of a tnmb at the Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, and went to summon the police. Moanwhile a second bomb exploded, extensively damaging a hujje conservatory containing the most valuable plants. Tbe outrage is attributed to suffragettes.47 words
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Article45 1914-01-27 9 Rbcter's Telegram. London. January 24. The issue of a 1J million sterling 4i Pacific Great Eastern Railway loan at 'Ji baa been oversubscribed. Two millions of Bengal Nagpur railway 4 i per cent ''eoeutures issued at 97 j wor* subscribed in 24 hourr.45 words
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Article197 1914-01-27 9 THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES IN LONDON. Universal Tributes of Respect. Rectbr's Telegram. London, January 24. The pallbearers at Lord Stratbcona's funeral include Mr. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, Lord Lansdowne, Lord Aberdeen and Lord Cardiff, London, January 26. The late Lord Strathcona's funeral took place amid numerous manifestations of empire197 words
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Article130 1914-01-27 9 RETIRED COLONEL ADDED TO ACCUSED. Counsel's Strong Remarks. Recter's Telegram. London, January 25. The Army canteens case has been resumed. Counsel for the prosecution announced that two further summonses bad been issued against a soldier and a civilian. The soldier is Colonel Wbittaker, who formerly commanded theReuter - 130 words
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Article61 1914-01-27 9 RaoTaa's Tblbobah. London, January 24. Creswell, tbe Labour legislator, who was arrested at Johannesburg, has been sentenced to a month's imprisonment without hard labour and a fine of twenty pounds, for publishing a pamphlet likely to excite il! -feeling, also a fine of ten pounds sterling, or61 words
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Article27 1914-01-27 9 RIOTBB't TbLBOBAM. London, January 26. The Hamburg-Amerika 1913 dividend is 10 per cent., and 2$ millions sterling is allotted to reserve, insurance and emergency account.27 words
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Article41 1914-01-27 9 Rbi-tbb's Tblsgiam. London, Jannary 25. A Washington message says the Senate has passed tbe Alaska railway bill authorising President Wilson to purchase or construct a thousand miles of railway in Alaska at a cost not exceeding forty million dollars.41 words
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Article67 1914-01-27 9 Rbcter's Telegram. London, January 26. The Daily Chronicle says that after the most rigorous pruning the minimum naval estimates will be fifty-three millions. New taxation is inevitable, but Cabinet Ministers think that after 1914 naval expenditure will tand to decline, but there ia no very hopeful prospect67 words
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Article27 1914-01-27 9 RaoTia's Tslboeam. London, January 25. A French company has received a contract for a railway connecting the Greek railway* with tbe rest c f Europe.27 words
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Article325 1914-01-27 9 y.'.DICAL STUDENTS CARTING COALS. Signs of an Early Collapse. RatJTBB'S TILBOEAIf, London, January 24. The industrial outlook is gloomy. The builders' lockout began this afternoon but the nnmbers idle will not bt known till Monday. Probably 15,000 will be out in the course of tbe week. The Carmen's325 words
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Article56 1914-01-27 9 Dragooning tbe Wild Boars. Rbctbb's Telegram. London, Jannary 24. There is severe cold in France where the price of vegetables has increased five hundred per cent. A detachment of dragoons encountered fourteen wild boars near Nancy which had been driven out of the forest in quest of56 words
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Article42 1914-01-27 9 RaOTBB'I TaLBOBAM. London, January 26. A Constantinople telegram says a competent personality has authorised Renter to declare that Turkey's policy is not bellicose. The military and naval activity is confined to remedying the deficiencies caused by the late war.42 words
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Article21 1914-01-27 9 Rbdtbb's Tblbobah. London, January 27. A Melbourne message says Lord Denman ia about 'o resign owing to illhealtb.21 words
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Article39 1914-01-27 9 Rbutbb's Telegram. London, January 25. A message from Houghton, Michigan, says the grand juryj ury has been unable to find a true bill against anybody in connection with the alleged deportation of the strike leader Miyer.39 words
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Article31 1914-01-27 9 Rbutib's Tblbobam. London, January 26. A Melbourne message says it is now certain that Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand will be represented at the San Francisco Exhibition.31 words
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Article15 1914-01-27 9 Rbotbb's Tblboram. London, January 26. The death of John Henry Bacon A.R.A. is announce!15 words
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Article22 1914-01-27 9 Etinm'i Tiuoua. London, January 26. Lee Temple, the first English upside-down aviator, while spiralling at Hendon, fell and wm killed.22 words
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Article77 1914-01-27 9 Insurgent Leader's Pronouncement. Recter's Tbleorah. London, January 26. A message from Douglas. Arizona, says a decree of the insurgent General Carranza declares that tbe Chinese are a menace to the Mexican nation and forbids their entry into Mexico except under terms similar to those of the United77 words
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Article90 1914-01-27 9 (Fhom Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 26. Val dOr Rubber Co. has a credit balance of f 1,000 which is written off the preliminary expenses. The share market is rapidly rising, stimulated by the strength of the commodity. A 2 Od. level is expected at Tuesday's auction.90 words
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Article453 1914-01-27 9 Cricket and Railway Service Stopped. It is hardly necessary to state that the Negri Sembilan cricket team has bad a fruitless visit to Singapore. Play has b. en quite impossible on account of the heavy rain that has fallen with only one intermission since Friday night, no453 words
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Article129 1914-01-27 9 A stabbing affair which may possibly bave a fatal termination occurred in Sago Street during the holiday. A dispute arose between two Chinese, one of whom, Fong Lee, alias Pong Ah Nui, it is alleged, armed with a ship's dagger, stabbed the other several times in tbe129 words
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Article138 1914-01-27 9 We (Malay Mail) regret to record the death, which took place at the European Hospital, Koala Lumpur, on Friday, of Mr. .1. H. Connell, manager of the Malaysia Rubber Company's Sungei Kloa Estate, Snngkai, Perak. Mr. Connell, who was in his 81st year, had138 words
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Article42 1914-01-27 9 Tre fourth International Rubber and Al lied Industries Congress will meet at the Rubber Exhibition in Urn Koyal Agricultural Hall on Tuesday, Jane 80 next, when Sir Henry A. BUke, 0.C.M.G., the President, will welcome tbe delegates and deliver an inaugural address.42 words
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Article1311 1914-01-27 9 STRAIN ON THE WORLDS MONEY MARKETS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 2. Some idea of the tremendous strain on the world's money markets may be gathered from the figures of the Bank of England return for the week ending with tbe last day of the old year.1,311 words
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Article610 1914-01-27 10 Various Schemes to Meet the New Conditions. As the period approaches for the opening of tbe Panama Canal preparatory work is observed to be taking place in tbe Far East for the purpose of taking advantage of the ocean route which is to bring Europe and610 words
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Article83 1914-01-27 10 The death took place uf Lieut, (ieucral Sir .K.l.u Chetham M1L..«1. G.C.8., Colonel of tU IJlick W^tch Koyal Highlanders, on Uuuiiv HI. at Uellovire, North Berwick, at the age of M> Sir John McLcod was at one time General Office C niiinaudiiig the troops in O J Imi. 1» ink;83 words
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Article611 1914-01-27 10 Statement by Mr. Justice Thornton. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Copies of an article in tbe Straits Times of January I last, headed "Government and Judiciary," have been sent me by friends, in which tbe following passages occur in reference to the enforced retirement611 words
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Article377 1914-01-27 10 Further Extension to be Paid From Revenue. Tlic annual general meeting of the Indragiri Rubber an'l Guttapercha Co., Ltd., was beld in tbe registered office, Commercial Union Buildings, on Saturday, Mr. C. liergsma, presided, and there were also present Meters. D. C. van L Itoomkamp, H. Wolskel, F.377 words
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Article55 1914-01-27 10 According to a Bangkok paper, Commander L. L. Flores, Portuguese Charge d'Affaires there, has been called to Lisbon by the I'urtu kuese Minister for Foreign Affairs, to be consulted about the reorganisation of the diplomatic consular posts in the Far East, as he is the oldest official. He expects to55 words
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Article1519 1914-01-27 10 THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW DREDGE. Expeditious Arrangements. The statutory general meeting of the Ipoh Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held on December 31, at the offices, 4, London wall-buildings, E.C., Mr. R. L. Corbett (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. E. W. Sandeman) having read1,519 words
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Article408 1914-01-27 10 Red Hand Gang Which Infested Southern Italy. Exploits of a murderous gang which infested the Apulian hill town of Gioia del Colles have been narrated to the press by the police authorities on the confession of two of the terrorists now under arrest. The chieftain and founder408 words
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Article196 1914-01-27 10 Atroc'.ous weather affected the attendance at tho Court Cards both on Saturday and yesterday evenings, but, although many were disin^'.n..: 1 to venture out, those who put in an appearance at the Victoria Theatre were recompensed by the clever entertainments provided. To-night the company conclude their season and196 words
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Article96 1914-01-27 10 Mine. Pezet, the wife of the Peruvian Minister at Washington, has invented a new temperance drink for Mr. Bryan, the Secretary of State, which will allow him to participate in champagne toasts without disturbing the harmony of tbe straw coloured drink by the red grape juice which he has been96 words
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Article808 1914-01-27 10 Interests in a Roumanian Oil Property. Tbe annual general meeting of tba AngloMalay Investment Trust. Limited, was held on December 29, at De Keyser's Koyal Hotel, Victoria Embankment, E.C., Sir William B. Hudson, K.C.1.E., presiding. The Chairman said The accounts cover a period of twelve months down to808 words
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Article96 1914-01-27 10 Sir Frank Swottenham, who has been a Governor of Eastern peoples, for many years writing to The Times with regard to its articles on the Indjan Peril, says The writer of the articles has driven home many valuable lessons, the most valuable of all being that96 words
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Article121 1914-01-27 10 The annual camping season of the Penang Volunteers opened on Friday afternoon at the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu. About 160 Volunteer), and Cadets were present at the call, including the following officers Major the Hon. A. R. Adams (Commandant!, Capt. Alan Wilson (Adjutant), Capt. J. G. Cheeney (B121 words
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Article24 1914-01-27 10 Rumour has it that Mr. W. E. Andrews, acting Chief Police Officer, Pahang, comes to Selangor on transfer. Mr. Magill, of Taiping, succeeds him.24 words
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Article93 1914-01-27 10 Notes in General. The annual general meeting of the lvnaug Polo Club will be held on Friday, io order to pass the accounts fur 191 b and to (h et ortioebearers for the current year. The statement of accounts for the year ended Dei-ember 31 shows a revenue93 words
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Article167 1914-01-27 10 L. L. T. C. Tournament. The thirty-first spring tournament of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club will commence on Wednesday, the JSlli inst., weather permitting. The following ties will be played that day: MIXKI) DoIRLKS, A. Mrs. Hewan and Mr. Mugliston, owe 15.2 v. Mr. and Mr?. Wilson, scr.167 words
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Article399 1914-01-27 10 Renewed Activity and Financial Improvement. Following is the report of the committee of the Singapore Rowing Club for the year ended June :l(). It will be presented at the annual meeting tomorrow evening: Gentlemen, the committee beg to submit to you their report and statement of accounts399 words
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Article311 1914-01-27 10 Prizes Presented by Lady Evelyn Young. Despite tin- wretched weather there was a good attendance at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of the annual prize distribution ceremony in connection with the Singapore Chinese G iris' School. The successful scholars received their awards311 words
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Article767 1914-01-27 11 Growing Objection to Foreigners In France. Rcmarkablo feeling against the employment of foreign governesses in French faiuilioH has recently become apparent here i vrrilistlic I'aris correspondent of the Daily HMM acd Ltaikr, and it sceras to draw its < hitl inspiration from the upper rather than767 words
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Article117 1914-01-27 11 The annu:il conference of the clergy cl 0 ai Singapore will be hold at l'tnang to morrow and Thursday. The folInwii'- clergy will attend:— The Bishop of Singapore, the Hitthop of North (Queensland (who will conduct the tjuu-t Day for tho l^y, i v. Archdeacon lzard, Hey.117 words
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Article749 1914-01-27 11 Ices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 27, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Eratt, Bzofaange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning I— NOM. Vlllt JinTlM. MLLIX1 2/- Allagar 2'- -I) 4 1 Anglo-Java 1 1 j 6,8 1 AngloJohore 6/- S;3749 words
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Article46 1914-01-27 11 Here today and gone to-morrow, Lot* of fan and much of sorrow, Health and illness, love and hate, Somtticcs early, often late. For during life each living human Mast coagbs and colds endure, Cat them stort. U man or woman t With Woods' Great Peppermint Cnra.46 words
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Advertisement49 1914-01-27 11 Coughing into Consumption '■Or!v aC. :i».' 1 yen step H«l V it i- i-M. 1 ac-oii^h. W:\TER-iii ;V3 KET&BCUZED Gen vi ion ce'v.'OHrio The t '"O invlo t I |fil n.io .iln. (I i:i.- il'at i* ci.ly ft a *'»*J p»l.i'.^'". OF AI.I. CUtSiWT* r- z 1 O3 O9i49 words
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Advertisement388 1914-01-27 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Last Night, To-Night OF The high-class picture entitle! XHE WASTREL A SA HUMAN BRUTE IN r 5 BIG REELS RAT 9 p.m. SHARP. fr_ NEW PICTURES IK TEK KIBST SHOW. L» AT TUB MARLBORQUGH TEACHER WANTED. An experienced and qua'ifiod Teacher mrlil for the lower standards, \pply Box388 words
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Advertisement271 1914-01-27 11 HOUTRIES USIC USjOy Instruments, S. Moutrie&Go., Ld. RAFFLES PLACE. THK RVER POPULAR STAR OPERA COMPANY Tha Butch and Malay Variety Entertainan At the THEATRE ROYAL, h'oßTu Bbidge Foad. TO-NIGHT GALA. PERFORMANCE ZUL ZUL-E-BAHAR. To-Morrow, BAKTOM and BAKTIM. Sunday. Tho Two Clown*. Monday, Special Chlnesa New Year Play, January 26. CHATRA271 words
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Advertisement331 1914-01-27 11 f^. JftKDE BY EXPERTaV>^~^^^ •/S/aokedbyJodgesV^^j^. J n Ihet NlverVary. te^;CLYSMA CIGARETTES. OBTAINABLE FROM A. P. NOOR MOHAMED AND M. S. ALLY. SS cents per tin of 50. RAFFLES HOTa Special ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31. VICTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! FAREWELL PERFORMANCE OF Mr. EDGAR WARWICK S COURT CARDS AND THEIR JOKER.331 words
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Article1691 1914-01-27 12 Augustus Mrllowkont was a novelist with a future that is to say, a limited but increasing number of people read his books, and there seemed good reason to suppose that if he steadily continued to turn out novels year by year a progressively increasing circle of readers would acquire1,691 words
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Article492 1914-01-27 12 Where the New-Laid Is Regarded As Only a Cooker." Amusing definitions for eggs are givoa by Mr. Edward Brown in a letter to The Times. He divides them into five classes, which do not, however, include tho election brand Tho descriptions or inscriptions adopted by492 words
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Article29 1914-01-27 12 Principal Boy I can't go on in the next act!" Manager: "Why not." Principal Boy i A mouse has eaten up my Palace Scene costume From the Encore Annual.29 words
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Article1206 1914-01-27 12 METHODS OF CHINESE LONDON GAZETTE. 350,000 Type Symbols, Unremarked by most of us, China has developed a national newspaper press during the lust two decades, says a writer in tbe New York Tribune. In 18i5 she bad only 19 native newspapers to-day she has nearly 3,000, Shanghai1,206 words
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Article894 1914-01-27 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits art) taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in gome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangflmenta, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London894 words
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Article173 1914-01-27 12 Sometime ago the University of Pennsylvania sent out an Amazon expedition to tins regions of Brazil, and a preliminary report bas just been received from Dr. Farabee, the bead of tbe expedition. He states that the members have made a trip up the I rara caera Kiver173 words
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Advertisement348 1914-01-27 12 Nerve Strain— Mr. B. C. HUCKS (the well-known Flying Man), of 5, Queen's Gate Terrace, London, England, writes: "I really must express my appreciation of Phosfcriiu-. Some time back I felt myself in a curious state of nervous tension, brought on, no doubt, by the severe strain caused by flying348 words
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Advertisement87 1914-01-27 13 Sells More EVery Day v owing fo its urvsuppassed qualify! Sole Jmporhers: BchnJ^eyer &C?Ud GROMPTON ELECTRIC /$N^ DYNAMOS and MOTORS J/J %to 15 H.P. always in Stock. Jbw^ A V^ Q^^V^£-VV\ J^^^, A_f J j^Sf Ay J? /CALL AT OUR sea 0^ L "W^ IMI 4? V SHOW ROOMS Small87 words
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Advertisement239 1914-01-27 13 GQQD.RICH Goodrich Factory. Established in 18C0, the Qoodrioh factory baa oninterrnptedly progressed to its preaent development. It now oovers an area of 76 acre*, employs 16,000 hands, and operates a capita! of £18,000,000. THE LARGEST TYRE FACTORY IN THE WORLD. Great businesses, like great nations, must have solid foundations. Sustained239 words
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Advertisement764 1914-01-27 14 SINGAPORE 8 ONLY COMPANY. LAMEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS atnd PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Ooart ot laglaad. aad oompliw with tha British Life764 words
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Advertisement452 1914-01-27 14 BANKING. JHE m HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE GO.. LTD.. MO. 67 AND 58. KLINO STRBBT EsruuuuD 1607 Capital paid op •1,000,020.00 Beaerre liability of proprietow...|i ,000 000 JOD Beserye Fond •800,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. LtowCuuHiNu.Esy. Cheung Qcm Turn. l Tan Swi Khi, Esq. Lek Wik Nam, Egg. Tan Tbck452 words
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Advertisement473 1914-01-27 14 BAWKJN6. eiimGHUUTIBCHEBMK. MUf mm utrnti (M. lMll 7,509,«00), Head Offleo ShaDßliai, Board of Directors Ber'in. BRAKCHBSi tad b, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Uciiiti odk, Kobr, P skinp, T ieatsin, Tsinanfa, Ttic^tan, Yokohama. THfrojiOWlNe BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Bank foer Handel and Industrie •> Berliner473 words
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Advertisement849 1914-01-27 14 INSURANCE. TO MAKE A GREAT FORTUNE bn.ld,ng of year fo.iuae B cw >.| ta tLe L THE SHANGHAI LIFE P. J. FITZOEBALD, RE,IDENT MANAGER, THE ARCADE. SINGAPORE. SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BENZ MOTOR CAR GARDEN ROLLERS, PLANTS, ETC, TLe Property of the late Mr.849 words
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Article245 1914-01-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Isle of Man Race. Considerable interest in the Isle of Man road-race for motor-cars has been aroused on the Continent since the list of entries was published, and several other firms are making arrangements to enter their cars for this event,245 words
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Article114 1914-01-27 15 Congrat ulat ions are due to that well kn o n motorist, Capt. R. K. Fajnall-Wild, RE,' on bis aj pointment as inspector of engines of the Army Flying Corps. The Motor! is also to be congratulated in having .first suggested in its columns that t-ucii an appointment was necessary.114 words
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Article246 1914-01-27 15 With electric engine starters, electric lighting, and the ordinary magneto for the I ignition, the question is arising in the minds of many motorists whether to save complica- tion ami weight it would not be better to! have one combined plant for all three par- j poses on cars. When246 words
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Article230 1914-01-27 15 According to the Detroit correspondent of the New York Sao, the foar largest automobile factories in that city have greatly increased tbeir staff of employes during the past twelve months. Whoreas in November, 1912, the Ford factory »ive work to 8,000 hands, they had 12,000 employed in November, 1918. The230 words
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Article45 1914-01-27 15 Threatening letters have been received by f everal of the masters of West River steamers lately. Precautions have been taken to prevent piracy. All the Chinese steamers on the river are flying the military flag, soldiers having been allott.d to each for purposes of protection.45 words
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Article104 1914-01-27 15 The claim to have be»n first in the invention of an automatically stable a< roplane seems likely to be disputed between Orville Wright and Dr. RsbioU, of Turin. The latter is about to give a public display with a hydroaeroplane, constructed of metal throughout, and weighing about one ton, and104 words
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Advertisement251 1914-01-27 15 WESTINGHOUSE SILENT, ROCKER-JOINT CHAIN DRIVES MORSE PATENTS) SILENT RUNNING HIGH SPEED FLEXIBLE GEARING. THE IDEAL DRIVE FOR RUBBER ESTATES. We are now fitting these into seve:al Estates, and indeed, Chains of another make are presently being discarded in favour of the WESTINGHOUSE SOLE AGENTS Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The Universal251 words
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Advertisement47 1914-01-27 15 REDUCING COBTB. The Garrett Compound Saparhcatcd Condensing Engine installed at the JelapaDp Mine, Ipob, is an example ot efficient working at tbe lowest possible oost. The Borneo Company, Limited, Singapore, will send (a 1 particulars upon application an] also comparative working cost of snoooosfal inctsl'atioDß in Malaya.47 words
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Advertisement175 1914-01-27 15 If you want a really I I FIRST CLASS TYRE I ■j use only I I CONTINENTAL I I 111-Ribbed I or I I Square Tread. I FRESH STOCKS I from all dealers and garages or from the I I CONTINENTAL TYRE AND RUBBER GO. I WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS J^tT175 words
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Advertisement739 1914-01-27 16 FIRE! FIRE! Where is your "CITEX" P The Citex Fire Extinguisher Protects Life and Property. The CITEX Is simple; a pull and it is Free, a Bump and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH No solution to make up, no acid to handle. WATER and a CITEX CARTRIDGE only. Sole Agents739 words
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Advertisement476 1914-01-27 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOUT. 188, Amoy Street. Apply to S N. Marshall, No. H-'J, Change Alley. 16 1 311 TO LET. Np. 8. Mount Elizabeth, 6 bedrooms, Gas and Water laid or, fnrnithed or unfurnished. Apply on the preiuuea. 181 a HOUSE TO LET. "Richmond," No. 112, River476 words
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Advertisement583 1914-01-27 16 NOTICES. KIAM KMT ft CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■•ftraaMMrt snd Bullets*! Contractor*. 106, 108 109, Market Street. Telephone Noe. 431. NOTICE. RE THOR MIELCHE DECEABEO. Any person or persons having o'atms againpt the Estate of the above are requested to communicate with THB DANISH CONSUL, The Arcade, Singapore. 241 b 29-1 SINGAPORE583 words
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Advertisement504 1914-01-27 16 BOARD AND LODGING. SILVER BUNK. 107, ORCHARD HMD. English home. One vacancy. Tel. 628. 81 8 4 BOARD ANO RESIDENCE. Double and single rooms at Cambo House, No. 98, River Valley Road. 2-1 811 BOARD ANO RESIDENCE. Rooms to let with or without board. Terms moderate. Apply a, Wilkie Road.504 words
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Advertisement601 1914-01-27 16 KHAI SUN 216, South Bridge Road. Photographs (Stodio and Outdoor) taken at any hour of the day. Amateurs' work developed, re-touched or printed. Portraits and Enlargements specialised. Hth-clMi product lon i st modsrsU pries*. Photographic stores of every description In stock. TRIALS SOLICITED. Satisfaction guaranteed. Large Stooka of Printing Ink601 words
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