The Straits Times, 4 September 1914
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Title Section13 1914-09-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.586 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement254 1914-09-04 1 til I BEER. KATZ BROS., LTD. Household Crockery at Popular Prices. CLIFTON pattern P. G. crystal shape, tS wKffir\ cascade flown blue, gold line, -rfl^- Complete Service for 12 persons. lt^jj^| 'Vifc- rice! ZS^^.^St%^^» ur se s nc U(^ e soup plates and soup 40 Different Patterns in stock. Dozens254 words
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Advertisement146 1914-09-04 1 ROBINSON 81 Go. Cash Clearance Sale. BRITISH MADE CYCLES Complete with Nickel- -rS^/t FITTE.D plated Lamp and Bell. jPj VV r^r^-n. Repair outfit, trouser BBm^^\ COMPLjETE clips, tool bag, spanner, //f\ y^^V^^™*^^ WITH oiler, Inflater and clip. J(^\/ \j\ lf\ V\ milUlflD Lubricating and lamp oil II (l^* I UURLUr146 words
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Advertisement9 1914-09-04 1 Asbestos Slates. Soli Aornts: ADAMBON. GILFIILAN A CO., LTD.9 words
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Article829 1914-09-04 2 TO BE INTRODUCED INTO ROYAL NAVY. Text of Admiralty Order. The following is the fall text of an important order just issued by the Admiralty The Admiralty having bad under consideration the conditions governing the length of time for which officers and men remain in the same ships829 words
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Article82 1914-09-04 2 A remarkable decision as to the value of doctors' certificates was given by Judge Woodfall at the Westminster County Court. "Tbe sending of a doctor's certificate," he said, does not prove that an empires is ill. It only shows that tbe employee is acting reasonably towards82 words
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Article127 1914-09-04 2 For several weeks tbe cook in a small Kansas City restaurant was missing from his accustomed place at the range behind the lunch counter, and the patrons, moat of whom knew him by name, inquired aa to his absence. The proprietor explained that tbe cook was sick at home with127 words
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Article791 1914-09-04 2 STERN PUNISHMENT FORGOPENG RUFFIANS. Prisoners Ask to be Hanged. Though dccl ring that he was personally opposed to it, Mr. Justice Woodward at Ipob, on August 31, ordered four men convicted of gang robbery at Gopeng to be whipped in addition to undergoing the maximum sentence791 words
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Article148 1914-09-04 2 The sun comes up and the sun goes down, And the day and night are the same as one, The year grows green, and the year grows brown, And what is it all when all is done Grains of sombre or shining sand Sliding into and out of the148 words
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Article81 1914-09-04 2 Little Jimmy came to Toronto from his Northern Ontario borne, where negroes are hardly ever seen. One day when he was out walking with his Uncle Bob they happened to pass a negro woman, and the following conversation took place Say, uncle, why did that woman black her face said81 words
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Advertisement163 1914-09-04 2 I You Need f If you are run down if you have been ill and are slow to recover, try 'Vana' Tonic. It will sharpen your appetite, aid your digestion, I brace your nerves, revive your spirits and help to restore you to vigorous health. f Sold in bottles ct163 words
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Advertisement12 1914-09-04 2 For Children's Backing Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is M.12 words
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Advertisement433 1914-09-04 2 U-mu&t-6t ProTtd hv independent Scicnli ie- inrestitf ition lo have a Cody Building Power of 10 to 20 time* tbe amount taken. WEST DULWICH NURSING HOME lla, Roeendale Road, WEST DOLWICH, S.E. For Medical, Surgical and Obstetric Cases. TERMS £i 4 0 per week, or by arrangements according to the433 words
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Advertisement279 1914-09-04 2 NOTICED UNITED ENGINEERS. LIMITED. NOTICE. Mr V. V. Lemberger, Commercial Manager of the Company, ha* been appointed a Man•gicg Director thereof. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD. 8-9 49 UNITED ENGINEERS. LIMITED. NOTICE. The Company begs to announce that outstanding Tenden mast be regarded as sabjeot to freedom from all oonseqaenoes279 words
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Article1286 1914-09-04 3 LORD ROSEBERY'S ADVICE TO SCHOOLBOYS. The Chisel of the World. Lord Rosebery distributed the principal prizes at Epsom College price distribution gathering on July 25, and in the course of a speech said, referring to the retirement of the Itev. T. N. H. Smith- Pearse, after twenty fire1,286 words
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Article623 1914-09-04 3 Sailors and the Creator Of Tom Bowling. Has anyone ever beard a sailor sing Tom Bowling Yet they dubbed the elder Dibdin tbe Tyrt 1 1 us of the British Navy in those brave old days, when all England was straining its eyes over channel, half623 words
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Article188 1914-09-04 3 A curious situation has arisen in certain instances in Calcutta with tagard to freight. Several shippers who had plaoed cargo on board before the crisis had assumed its most serious aspect, have requested steamship lines that the cargo so shipped may be landed before the vessel's188 words
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Article45 1914-09-04 3 Well, sonny." said the patient druggist to tbe small boy who had been hanging about tbe store for half an hour, eagerly eyeing the candy counter, "do you want to buy home candy Course I wanter, but I can't. Mother sent me ter buy soap."45 words
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Advertisement184 1914-09-04 3 gjXr By the authsrih- J y^m i on Modern Sciente^ /jj^m jjjw Everyone who clean ses his mouth and '^jSgfr titth ngularly every day ■Z^T «>th Odol, eeccres them t- TafWKH l^K^ absolutely against all bacterial and t,,i mentation processes" which ecdangtr tbe health and dt stroy I JSS t:184 words
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Advertisement65 1914-09-04 3 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you subject to attacks of diarrhoea I Keep absolutely quiet for a fow days, rest in bed if possible, be cartful of your die t and take Chamberlain. Co ie, Choltra and Diar ruota Rtmedy. This medic. ne has cured cases of chronic diarihoea that physician* have65 words
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Advertisement610 1914-09-04 3 capped in Class B ohall be eligible to run in Race No. 8. Entrance Fee, •10. Distance, 7 forlongs. B*B. THE LAWN STAKES AND PLATE.— VaIue $700 each and f- 00 to each Second Horse. A Handicap for all Ex -Griffins that have ran at the Meeting. AU Horses entered610 words
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Advertisement460 1914-09-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Fop Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. h. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN460 words
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Advertisement512 1914-09-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween 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 oonstruoted, and are512 words
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Advertisement631 1914-09-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Cl. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon. Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok Tbe Steamers are fitted throughout with eleotrio light, exoept the Redang." and have exoellent aooommodation for631 words
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Advertisement950 1914-09-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from A.MSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereenlging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD950 words
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Advertisement621 1914-09-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatschappij Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia. 2-3, Collyer Quay, Undsr Contraot with the Nsthsrlands India Government. Fortnightly sailings to Penang, Acheen, Sumatra West-coast and Paddig. Muntok, »je l oes, Blinjoe, Soengei-Liat, Pangkal-Balem and Koba. Weekly Muntok and Palembang. Moeara Saba, Simrang and Dj^mbi. Fortnightly Prigi-Radj^,621 words
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Advertisement238 1914-09-04 5 r>HUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKB. REPAIRB OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROBION. REPAIRB OF WETTED238 words
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Advertisement449 1914-09-04 5 (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TCNEH, REPAIRER akd REGULAT .>l:. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly Fubecrib. r» taken on low rates. Cl argm for repairs mcJ< rote. Workmanship gnarantr. d Free advice Riven to inte cdiDg buyer* of new or «:ecuivj hand pianos. Estimate* for repairs ruade. Trial order eo:ic ttd.449 words
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Advertisement378 1914-09-04 6 TfHI RULE I Cr THE RQAP. How did Sunbeams stand the recent most severe English Six-Day Reliability Trials? WHY, JUST LOOK AT THIS 4 3j h.p. SUNBEAMS WERE ENTERED A TT T GAINED I■ I GOLD MEDALS Out of a possible two hundred marks C. E. NOKES scored 2OO) J.378 words
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Advertisement119 1914-09-04 6 DISTINCTIVE QUALITY Here is a fact which shows how the distinctive quality of Stite Express Cigarettes is ensured not an ounc* of tobacco is used for their manufacture that has not matured for at least five years. Smokers of State Express Cigarettes enjoy the advantages of this striking fact, for119 words
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Advertisement329 1914-09-04 6 LATEST ADVEKTISt:MENTS. TUB BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1888. In thi Sdprbmi Court or tii Btbaits BiTTUimmi. BiTTLEiuaT of Bnoiroßi. In Bankruptcy. No. 181 of 1914. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on a Petition filed tbe lOtb day cf August, 1014, a Receiving Order against Alexander Maol ougall Oibson, of No. 8, Coleman329 words
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Article101 1914-09-04 7 FIXTURES. Friday, September 4. High Water, ll.it a.m., 10.38 p.m. Saturday, .September 5. High Water, 11.21 a.m., 11.8 p.m. Mergui Estates, Evatts, noon. Sunday, September 6. High Water, 11.43 a.m., 11.43 p.m. Harvest Thauksgiviuu, Cathedral. Monday, September 7. High Water, MJ p.m. Tuesday, September 8. High Water,101 words
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Article147 1914-09-04 7 To-dat. Batu Pahat 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm I*. Switten'.am and T. Ans in 8 pm Penang, and Calcutta taking mails for Durban 8 pm P. SwctUuliiir.i. IVnany, I' >1 mibo and Bombay 8 pm iiauka 4 pm Tohokkow. Pouloe Soegi 8 am Muntok and147 words
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Article73 1914-09-04 7 Lift Sin..»pobi. Dub m Lompos Abbitb> Jaly 16 H. I. August 12 Aag. U July 20 ML M. 12 Any. 2d Jaly M I. 40. I 19 Aug. 10 July IT N. D. L. 19 Aug. V 6 Jaly 80 K. I. 81 Aug. til Aug. 473 words
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Article126 1914-09-04 7 Latest Arrivals. Uiit of Vessels in port at 10 am. on September 4, 1014. Same Date of Arrira kl Remarks. Kinta Mataram Sappho Islander Nile Honj; W«n K1»D K Sri Mnar A int; Hong Sylvia (i. Hock (ian Ami; Hia Sultana Kooja 3-9-14 do do do do do126 words
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Article48 1914-09-04 7 rinio halls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a-m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at 13 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, oa every day excepting (■■day wbun it w fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Article329 1914-09-04 7 Consideration for Feelings Of Inhabitants. The Daily Mail gives a graphic story of the entry of the Qermans into Brussels. Shortly after the booming of cannon, the sound of military music intimated that the enemy's triumphal march had begun. First came a scooting party of Uhlans,329 words
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Article194 1914-09-04 7 A report was received at Moji, on August 18, says the S.C.M. Post, confirming the news of the capture of the N.O.L. steamer I'rin Waldemar and another German steamer by a British warship. The Prinz Waldemar discharged a portion of her cargo at Omuta, arrived at194 words
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Article157 1914-09-04 7 A remarkable illuvtration ban just been provided of the immense stride* made recently in methods of food production. The advantage of preserving and packing the food in tlif place where the raw materials are fonnd is now fully recognised, and in no case is this more important157 words
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Article165 1914-09-04 7 EXCHANGE Siwmpou, Acgcst 28, 1014. 0» London Bank 4 m/» 8/4 j Demand J/4 Private 8 m/« 2/4,; On India Bank T. T. 1744 )h Ho»oio¥O...Bank d/d 21% d s On S«ANOHAi....B»nk d/d 95 On JiT4 Bank T. T. m 142 On Japam Bulk d/d 114 SoTereigna—165 words
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Article183 1914-09-04 7 10 10 Ampanß 7.50 1 1 AycrWeng 0.20 10 10 Bel»t 1.7S 10 10 Bru&ng 0.75 10 10 Kamp&i 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.12.6 £1 £1 Laiiat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £i Malayan Tins 1.12.6 10 10 Middleton183 words
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Article640 1914-09-04 7 RUB BER. £«g Buyers. SeW 2/- 3/- Selangot 17/- 19/--£1 £1 Semiayan 14/6 17/6 £1 41 Seremban 8/- 10/8 £1 £1 Shelford 1.0.0 1.5.0 noro £1 £1 Sialang 1.11.8 1.15 8 norn 3/- 2/- Singapore Para 1/2} 1,5 3/- Singapore United -/111 1/1 2/- 3/- Straits (Bertam) 2,1 2,11 2/-640 words
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Article125 1914-09-04 7 %&1 **<"• 100 ICO R. H. 7% Pref. 85.00 100 00 £1 £1 Shell Transport 8.12.6 817 6 10 10 S'poreC. Storage 2f1.00 '28.00 60 60 Spore Dinpeiu-ar j SO.OO 70.00 10/- 10/- Spies Petroleum 11/9 15/0 10 10 Straits let Co. Io.UO 20.U0 100 100 Straits S. Ship125 words
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Article59 1914-09-04 7 Bayers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,*****0 Singapore Electric 5* £850,000 S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal H% of 1907 t1,600,000 par Buyerti Sellen Spore Muaicipal 41% of 1909 11,001,000 par Spore Muniripal 4 2,0<K>,000 9%di« S pore Munu ipal 4% i:aOU,000 W2i ♦%The buying qaoUtiong of sterling shares59 words
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Advertisement96 1914-09-04 7 Chamberlain's Couch Wemedy. This remedy has no »upt r ior as a core for colds, croop and whooping ooogh. Is has been a favorite with the mothers of young cb ldreo for tloioat forty years Cbb-..bttUin'H Cou.h Remedy on always he iLftmtii npoo an 1 in plta*ant to take. It96 words
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Advertisement132 1914-09-04 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. September 4 and 6.— At The Hotel de la Paix, No. 3, Coleman Street, valuable teak hotel furniture. Billiards Tables, etc., at 12. September 7. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. September 13. At No. 699 KampoDg Bahru Road, excellent wax polished teak household furniture,132 words
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Advertisement131 1914-09-04 7 FRASER CHALMERS. LTD., Singapore and Ipoh. SOLE AGENTS FOR 11 DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. IN STOCK (OR DUE SOON) 9 15 B. H. F». KEROSENE ENGINES. FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. For TANGYE'S ENGINES TANGYE'S pumps TANGYE'S MACHINE TOOLS TANGYE'S FACTORS GOODS (Chain Rope Blocks, Jacks, Overhead131 words
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Advertisement68 1914-09-04 7 HARIMA HAIL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT: PRESENTS TO-NIGHT 1 1 (QAUMONT S FINEST ANIMAL DRAMA NEATH THE LION'S PAW (In 8 ReelsDepicting an attempt by Foreign Spies to steal a er< at invention. Scenes ucpara'leled excitement. Senaktion after Seniation. Every Foot crammed with Brtathkfs Action. ALONG WITH AN EVENING68 words
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Article23 1914-09-04 8 Mr. David Ferroa desires to thank all those who attended his mother's funeral and sent wreaths and messages of condolence in his bereavement.23 words
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1165 1914-09-04 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. A MONTH OF WAR. A month has passed since Britain declared war upon Germany. In that time Belgium, tbe bone of content i .11. has been overrun b> the German forces, and they have poured down into France in huge masses which it seems1,165 words
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Article21 1914-09-04 8 Humours of pending trouble ainjng tlie Cbineae in Cauton and Nortb Cuina were being circulated in Hongkong a few .lay* ago.21 words
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Article13 1914-09-04 8 The output of tbe Rahman Tin Co., Ltd. during August was 843 piculs.13 words
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Article25 1914-09-04 8 Meesra. Sime, Darby and Company wire ns from Malacca that I'egoh, Ltd has now declared a dividend of 8 per oent. payable on September Ilk25 words
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Article24 1914-09-04 8 There have been twenty-four cases of cholera in Batu Gajah gaol since Friday, with four deaths. Tbe outbreak is not of a virulent nature.24 words
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Article27 1914-09-04 8 Mr. J. K. Bingham, Liquidator of the Si ik Indrapotra Rubber Concessions, Ltd. (in voluntary liquidation), has declared a final dividend of Tls. 0.58 per share admitted.27 words
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Article36 1914-09-04 8 London is unusually full, and many people have abnudiintd their holidays, says a cable of August 20. Tbe South Coast resorts are full, but tbe E vst Coast ones aro not, owing to fear of raids.36 words
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Article34 1914-09-04 8 It has been suggested that the Singapore Harbour Board might dispose of tho huge baulks of timber they are burning opposite tbe Boustead Institute to some of the poorer classes for purposes of fuel.34 words
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Article35 1914-09-04 8 An aeroplane reconnoitring at Tsingtau on August 27 sighted the Japanese Fleet and Expeditionary Force, says a P eking wire to Hongkong. The point at which the Japanese force will land has not been disclosed.35 words
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Article43 1914-09-04 8 The British and Japanese preparations for tbe attack upon Tsingtau were proceeding leisurely on August 25. It is believed, says the N. C. Daily News of that date, that the capture of the port will pot be effected until two months have passed.43 words
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Article52 1914-09-04 8 Tho Hamburg Amerika steamer Senegau)bia was brought into Hongkong on August 25 by the French cruiser Dupleix. She is the joint prize of tbe Dupltix and H.M.S. Triumph. The Senegambia had on board a large cargo of coal and several head of cattle. The steamer was banded over to the52 words
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Article50 1914-09-04 8 During blasting operations at Mount Palmer on Wednesday morning a piece of rock was burled on to a passing tramcar and injured a foot of one of tbe Tramway Company's employees. First ail was rendered by a member of the St. John Ambulance Association, but tho injury was not serious.50 words
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Article48 1914-09-04 8 The Peking correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press wired on August 25 that after the evening train passed (for) Kiaucbau on Monday the Tsinan railway administration destroyed the Nukukou bridge by an explottiou of dynamite. The Nukukou bridge is situated on the Sbanting railway, which is German property.48 words
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Article58 1914-09-04 8 The Supreme Court at Penang was brokou iuto the other night and some aluiiruhs and drawers we.ro ransacked, but notnin^ more valuable than a barrister's gown was taken away by tbe thief. If the condition of the robe was nn better than souiu which are worn in tbe Supreme Court58 words
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Article58 1914-09-04 8 Tbe Times of Ceylon understands that the Colombo agents of tho British India Steam Navigation Co are in communication with their head office in Calcutta, with a view to obtaining permission to approach the Ceylon Government with a suggestion that they should be permitted to run tbe German prizes at58 words
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Article56 1914-09-04 8 Any hopes that may have beon entertain ed of seeing cinematograph pictures of war moveoientb are dispelled by tbe following London message, dated August 10, published in Australia: i'he Government has notified that no cinematograph pictures dealing with the war in any sh^pe or form shall be shown, otherwise the56 words
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Article73 1914-09-04 8 The F.M.S. Government Gazette contains a draft of an Enactment to amend the Muhammadan Marriage and Divorce Registration Enactments, 1900. The Rulers of the States are in favour of some provision of law for bringing to the notice of the officials who record the marriages cf Muham mind an cases73 words
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Article83 1914-09-04 8 German officers, who have been taken prisoners, have stated in Brussels that tin German General Staff will not rest until the French, Belgian and British troops have been completely defeated, even if it should cost 100,000 men. Lieut. -General von der Marwitz, Inspector-General of the German cavalry, has been appointed83 words
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Article119 1914-09-04 8 At a meeting of Shanghai bankers on August 17 to consider tho situation arising out of tbe war, it was decided to grant au extciibiou of time up to September IS for the settlement of nil speculative contracts falling due from date. Another important question discussed was that of export119 words
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Article124 1914-09-04 8 The Government of the F.M.S. bare draft ed a bill to amend the Banishment Enactment. 1010. The Hon. F. Belneld, tbe lethal adviser, F.M.S state* that tbe penalty provided by law in these States up to December, 1910, for unlawful return from banishment waa rigor ous imprisonment fur any teno124 words
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Article421 1914-09-04 8 The Kins; >nd Queen of England have ordered that plain and simple living should be the rule at the Royal table. Mr. R. Bernasconi, of Messrs. Carlowits and Co., ban passed away after a brief illness in the General Hospital at Shanghai. Mr. Bernasconi was a highly421 words
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Article90 1914-09-04 8 The draft of an enactment to repeal and re enact the Companies Enactment, 1897, being the law for the incorporation, n^ulation and winding up of Trading Companies and other associations— is published in an K. M. S. Government Gazette extraordinary issued on August 31. It contains 22890 words
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Article111 1914-09-04 8 The Rev. H. G. Marshall having left Singapore, tbe duties of Chaplain of the Forces will be carriH out temporarily by the Key. 11. G. Peile. This will necessitate an alteration in the times of the services at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday next. In the place111 words
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Article100 1914-09-04 8 The question of a possible prolongation of the moratorium in boglaml is exciting conoiderable interest, states a London wire of August 22. The Chancellor has circularised leading city firms for their opinious. The general feeling favours a prolongation, also tbe reopening of the Stock Exchange at100 words
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Article262 1914-09-04 8 Very heated pxpreshmnf, fortunately all in Chinese, were beard in the third couit vts tci'iliiy when a disconcerted duckHill.r ai.'l his equally, if not more, indignant spouse enlia vuured to till the magistrate exirtly what they thought of him and his court. The ujuD was the complainant262 words
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Advertisement174 1914-09-04 8 They Never te»*-*| iclVsava] CIGARETTES. NOTICE. For the greater convenience of our Customers, Credit Accounts wil) be re-opened as from September 1, on condition that all outstanding Bills to June 30 are paid. Thereafter, terms will be Cash monthly. Prices in our Provision Catalogue, which was compiled before the War,174 words
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Advertisement113 1914-09-04 8 ALHAMBRA CMEM«TOCRft»H THEftTRF. BEICH ROAD. 2nd Show 9.15 p.m. Ist Show 730 p.m. T. W. ROBERTSON'S Famous English Comedy Drama i CASTE In 2 Parts and the exceptionally strong drama THE MASTER OF THE MINE In 2 Parts. First Show Feature GRANDAD In 2 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4113 words
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Advertisement11 1914-09-04 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article45 1914-09-04 9 RUSSIAN VICTORY. Many Austrian Guns Taken. THE BATTLE IN GALICIA Rsctir's Tklburam. L >ndon, September 2. l'etro^r.i 1. Official A battle ten miles from L niberg concluded yesterday. The Russians defeated three Austrian corps, cap tun d M num., and inflicted enormous losses.45 words
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Article49 1914-09-04 9 The Russian staff announces that the Germans in East Prussia were suddenly reinforced and inflicted a reverse on the Russians. It was purely a local engagement in which the Russians wire outnumbered and was due to the artival of German siege guns. Russian reinforcements have arrived.49 words
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Article98 1914-09-04 9 GOVERNMENT TRANSFERRED TO BORDEAUX. London, September 8. The French government has been trans Idrred to Bordeaux. Later. A proclamation by the French government explains that the decision to transfer to Bordeaux is based purely on military reasons because Paris is becoming the pivot of operations. Though the98 words
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Article43 1914-09-04 9 Paris, Official British troops have captured ten (iertnan guns. Later. The Press Bureau, confirming the British capture of tin guns, says the British pushed back the enemy. Fighting is progressing along almost the whole line. The Russians have invested Kosnigsbcrg.43 words
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Article15 1914-09-04 9 The Japanese have occupied seven islands at Kiauchau ard have already removed a15 words
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Article31 1914-09-04 9 Mr. Hau-ourt has telegraphed the Govern ment's congratulations on the Togoland operations and their high appreciation of the excellent conduct, skill and dash of the allied forces.31 words
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Article41 1914-09-04 9 GOVERNMENT ASSURED OF EVERY ASSISTANCE. A patriotic meeting at Cork, attended by prominent persons of all parties, even extremists, passod a resolution assuring that Ireland will assist the Government to the utmost. The speakers urged every man to enlist.41 words
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Article82 1914-09-04 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, (.'mute de Bondy, for the following teli gram dispatched from Paris on the 2nd instant, at in. In order to avoid having to light under unfavourable conditions, the French left wing has moved south south east, towards Ke the! and82 words
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Article234 1914-09-04 9 Bordeaux is a city of sonth- western France, capital of the department of Gironde, M'.y I I'aria and 15« miles N.w ,j Toakwae, II is one of the finest and mest rxteasive cities ia France, is situated on the the French Government was trans f erred to234 words
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Article21 1914-09-04 9 Rkutek's Telkoiam. London, September 8. Cardinal Delia Chiesa has been elected Pope with the title Benedict the Fifteenth.21 words
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Article511 1914-09-04 9 The City of Winchester and The Hyades. A Renter telegram from London, dated August 2:1, announces that the British steamer City of Winchester has been caught and sunk by the Germans. The London wire also adds that the Hyades shared a similar fate. The Times of Ceylon,Reuter - 511 words
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Article115 1914-09-04 9 In the House of Commons, on August 9, Mr. T. P. O'Connor drew attention to the unreasonable delay in the transmission of Press cable messages abroad owing to the inadequate assistance given to the cable oflice censors. Mr. Reginald McKenna (Home Secretary) agreed that it was115 words
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Article79 1914-09-04 9 A further addition to the stuck of locally produced war niapa is a coloured lith sjrapb rd production of Mr. \V. I. cle Alvtis. It shows the whole theatre of the war in Europe (with an inset of the northern Frenili battli t» Id I and the relative position of79 words
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Article67 1914-09-04 9 A paragraph in a Colombo contemporary states As it seems generally believed that the dt lay in the receipt of Neuter's telegrams ha-, been due to censorship operations in the Bombay office, it should be explained that the delay)- which have undoubtedly taken place, have been due entirely tj pressure67 words
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Article259 1914-09-04 9 Composition of the First Expedition. The following news of the first Australian Expeditionary force is communicated to the Western Mail (Perth) by its Melbourne correspondent, under date August 12 The Minister for Defence (Senator Millen) stated this morning that thn expeditionary force now being enlisted would be259 words
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Article364 1914-09-04 9 Particulars About the Important Development. Judging from a recent ppoech by the Director of the Belawan harbour, Sumatra, Mr. van Tubergen, it appears to be established, says the Gazette de Hollande, (1) that Belawau is to have a deep sea harbour, and 2) that the building of364 words
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Article251 1914-09-04 9 At about midday on August 27 the Hamburg- Amerika Lime steamer C. Ferd. Laoisz, gross tonnage 5,0(0, was taken into Hongkong harbour flying the French flag and in charge of French sailors. She is the capture of the French cruiser Dupleix, says the Hongkong Daily251 words
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Article2528 1914-09-04 9 SURVEY OF BALKAN STATES HISTORY. Should Our Sympathies be With Servia? The Tery fact that each a question is being asked, shows bow profound the general ignorance is concerning this great Southern Slav nation. Although known to Ptolemy and Pliny, the Serbs do not emerge into historical light2,528 words
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Article542 1914-09-04 9 The Position of an Enemy's Subjects. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I be permitted a final letter upon this discussion, and may I at the same time congratulate you on extracting the pith of tli" Chapter in Philliuinre dealing with the point? The542 words
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Article85 1914-09-04 9 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deat >- show that, during the weekending August there were 189 deaths (Ml males, 46 fen.ilis), giving a ratio per mille of population of MM Malarial fever accounted for 29 de.iths, phthisis 32, convulsions ij,85 words
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Article108 1914-09-04 9 There is no change in the position aa regard* the Ceylon Contingent, s'atea a London wire. The War Oflice refuses to recognise such units as thu Imperial Light Hone until the first hundred thousand men that Lord Kitcheui -r i.|iires have been secured. Although the offer of108 words
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Article21 1914-09-04 9 It is notified by the Marine department that the light buoy un Barat Bank, Labuan, is at present unreliable, pending rupaira.21 words
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Article3164 1914-09-04 10 SELECTIONS FRO* COLOMBO CONTEMPORARIES. Feeling at Home and Abroad. London, August B.— Tbe Times, oommen tins; upon the situation, declares: War is a grim satire upon professions of peace, yet i upon the lips of those who have plunged tbe Continent into its miseries and calamities. The3,164 words
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Article, Illustration187 1914-09-04 10 Showing the Somme Line of Defence. The line of the great battle which began on Sunday August 23, was from Mons to the vicinity of Namur. The French had left their defensive positions on the frontier to attack the Germans, out finding it impossible to dislodge or rout187 words
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Article703 1914-09-04 10 June 27.-AssassinatioD of Archduk Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on tbe ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria British fleet is getting703 words
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Article38 1914-09-04 10 The newly-built steamship Tjikembang, which was constructed fur tin- jfars ChinaJapan Line in the yards of the rtoynl Com pany De SclieMe,, lias just ran a mccossfol trial trip near Flushing and been taken over by the company.38 words
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Article1319 1914-09-04 11 DESPERATE FIGHTING AROUND LIEGE. Heroic Work of the Belgians The following telegrams, dated London, August 10, are taken from Australian lv a cable message from Brussels to tbo Daily Telegraph, Dr. Dillon, the war corres pondent. states that during ThurwUy night the ditne Geriuau BafWtfi Army Turps1,319 words
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Article139 1914-09-04 11 S. L. R. A. The following scorrs were made in the Septecibor competition for the Mills trophy 200 yds. Mrs. Copeland 80 Miss Tomlinson 20 Mrs. Scoular 20 Mrs. Uattey 28 Miss Kerr 28 Mrs. Newall 25 169 Mrs. Scott was the winner of tbe Septem ber spoon.139 words
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Article58 1914-09-04 11 The HtirriDg pictures, particularly the one entitled Ncatb the Lion's Paw, dealing with an unnorupulou* gang of foreign spies toac quire tbe plans of a new torpedo, baa attracted quite a good crowd to tbe Harima Hall Cinematograph the l«at few nights. This picture, together with other stirring58 words
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Article1183 1914-09-04 11 A Visit to the Wireless Station At Eiffel Tower. Mr. Frank H. Wright, President of the Northampton Wireless I'ltib, contribute)! the following article to tlie Witvle^s World Most wireless amateurs will. I think, agree with me that among th«ir earlier uxperience the most exciting was the first1,183 words
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Article730 1914-09-04 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Aug. 1, 1914. Messrs. LyaJl and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed] Norn. Vali-i. Buyibs. Silubs. 2/- Allagar 11, 1/11 1 Anglo Java730 words
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Advertisement45 1914-09-04 11 rheManWho Gets There the man who bas blood real rich ■«1 blood and plenty of it— in Ins body. WATERBURY S METABOLIZED COD LIVER (ML COMPOUND makes blood— lota of it— life giving, brain QimriHinnii, ntr«nf{th repleni*hiDg blood. OF ALL CHEMISTS. 91. as and $a.45 words
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Advertisement55 1914-09-04 11 Waen <'■ ad diphtheria grip* tbe 'hroftt, And f vertd patieote rave, Wb> n snti toxin works to win Soon i afleren (rum tbe gr> ye. There orme* a balm to ea-e tbu breath, M'»t bial'Dß, Kate and xnri An I rtr tK o ftiil tiu- n K bt with55 words
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Advertisement594 1914-09-04 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL Special On Saturday, September 5. Telegraphic Address RONNYMEDI,' PENANO. r*^T^\ Code A 8.C.. sth Edition. /V J^A Telephone No. 543 6 WV-I trtjtffl^S^ PENAHG. WELL-KNOWN THROt'OHOI T THE EAST. PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE TO-NIGHT I Commencing at 9 p.m. Sharp. TO-NIGHT 1594 words
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Article1662 1914-09-04 12 CHARACTER STUDY OF WAYWARD HUM, MAN. Defiance of Parental Authority The Crown Prince of Germany is variously alleged to have been wounded, HeriouWv wounded, and killed in recent fighting. Of such rumours there is no confirmation, but of tbe character of the Prince a good deal is1,662 words
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Article427 1914-09-04 12 Expedition to Hunt Ocean For Hidden Perils. Six years at sea and a voyage of 210.000 miles to hunt and chart islands, reefs and banks of doubtful location, says a London despatch, is what the British Antarctic and Oceanographical expedition now pro poses to do for427 words
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Article130 1914-09-04 12 One of two kangaroos presented to the Royal Naval Cull, ge at < Kborue bad the time of its life on July 24. Alarmed by tbe fluttering of p— cocki', it juoip.il fifteen feet in the air, clearing the top of the pen and escaped. Officers,130 words
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Article38 1914-09-04 12 What was her father's present to the bride and groom Nutliii g specific He told Uie bride that there wouia always be a room in hia hcuw for ber and a jot) at his factory for the groom."38 words
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Article1417 1914-09-04 12 LIEUTENANT-GENERAL HELMUTH VON MOLTKE. Chief of the German General Staff. For eight years another Moltke— Teutonic synonym for invincibility in war has been Chief of the great General Staff of the German Army. The decisive arbitrament of a great campaign will be necessary to determine whether1,417 words
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Article666 1914-09-04 12 If Germany's Trafalgar were to be fought to morrow, the great squadrons known as ber High Seas Fleet— or "Active Battle Fleet," as it was more expressively called until four years ago— would bo led by its Commanderin Chief, Vice Admiral Friedrich von Ingenobl. Tbe virile personality of666 words
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Article480 1914-09-04 12 "He has a good bead for a watch-dog calm, yet always ready to bite." Tbia description of General Joffre, Generalissimo of tbe French Armies, furnishes in few words an insight into his character which i- of great accuracy. For the. onerous task of commanding her vast army in480 words
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Article546 1914-09-04 12 Work of Medico-Psychological Association. The Medico-Psychological Association of Great Britain ami Ireland bas just held its annual meeting at the Norfolk County Asylum, tbe superintendent of which (Dr. David G. Thomson) was elected president in succession to Dr. James Chalmers. Dr. Hyslop, chairman of the committee appcintca546 words
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Article166 1914-09-04 12 Tbe famous racehorse Rock Sand died in Paris recent. y, at tbe age of 14 years. Hock Sand was bred by that extraordinarily fortunate owner, tbe late Sir James Miller As a two-year-old be won in stakes £7,474, and as a three-year-old £*****. Id the. latter166 words
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Article1137 1914-09-04 12 A. Corbett Smith writes iv The Globe:— China, during thy past few ytars, has been springing so niauy surprises uik>u the W< stern world that now we refuse to feel any particular concern even hi the most startling developments under tho new regime. Hut them is one1,137 words
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Article44 1914-09-04 12 Did you catch any fish this morning No," scornfully. Weil, you are trutbf il anyway, which can't be said of all fisherman." As to that, perhaps you might have called them fish, bat I wouldn't. The biggest one I got only weighed twelve pounds."44 words
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Advertisement218 1914-09-04 13 STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR Co., Ltd., Singapore. Royal Enfield Cycles, Complete $45. Above, as supplied to British Government. ALSO HAMILTON CYCLES complete $30. SANS PAREIU CYCLES complete $35. LARGE STOCKS. ©IN WEAKNESS. NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS wL fl^k mlft g^/0 Use H&MOCLOBIN All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood218 words
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Advertisement228 1914-09-04 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Earope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. KoU k Co., Bras Basah Road The Refreshment228 words
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Advertisement1669 1914-09-04 14 W vm!^%m!iymm^^ WR6EBT Hmw CAPim v WY E BTtM COMPIMI PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OTOOB Wln<*~mt~ Hou-. Ih^apoM. LOHDOM OFFICE SB. Old ctwry, EC m Omnpa-y has £20.0O» a«p~ted wit. tfca Oow. af Ba«U»4. a*d ao-plie. w*. tbs Britia. Lil. A-ara-s Cpanie. AM1,669 words
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Advertisement622 1914-09-04 14 MUB BY AUCTIOH. AUCTION SALE ot """^sgiSg^SfZ^g^^^ ETC At No. 69V, KampoDg Babru Road, Om taturtay, September 13, at 3.30 p.m Very handsomely oaiv.d wax- pol, abed teak sideboard with mirror panel; polished teak din-ne table; carved Wk d nner wagon a set of 12 teak and ratten dining rcom622 words
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Article978 1914-09-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Cycling. Prior to the much discussed six days' trial, writes a special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph of July 24, there were indications that the Auto-Cycle U nion and the trade were not at one. Several prominent firms, including the978 words
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Article48 1914-09-04 15 He bad used persuasion and argument in Tain. At last he said in desperation Edwidge, if 70a will marry me I will take out 600,000 francs of life insurance if I die yon will be sate from want." Yes, was the reply, bat what if yon don't die48 words
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Advertisement139 1914-09-04 16 SINGAPORE CUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kioil'.j supplied by the secretaries of the various olnos. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application tr the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Golf Club Sept. 5139 words
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