The Straits Times, 17 November 1914
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Title Section13 1914-11-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.64» SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 17. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1914-11-17 1 BEER. THE TRIUMPH OF OIL. x he BL.ANCHARD Patent Incandescent Oil I¥l W*^ 300 Candle Power. BURNS THE COMMONEST PARAFFIN M Length overall 30 inches. Consumes 1 pint of oil j Weight when full 13 lbs. in? hours Wg Mantles, Chimneys and at a cost of a few cents. gpare122 words
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Advertisement35 1914-11-17 1 SLEDGE MILK 13 GBMUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTUREB OF THB BERNESE ALPS. 3 v A»U tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Steri'ized. Sole Inporters J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIHITBD.35 words
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Advertisement154 1914-11-17 1 ROBINSON CO, Modern Raincoats Mm Wi FOR ALL OCCASIONS *V^ All our Raincoats are f^B 3 made for the Tropics l^^fl^H "DORSET" RAINCOAT B H is an up-to-date coat. Well cut, tailored J^sPBk *i_ I -jtf;]^F and finished from a Green Khaki shade j jfcff fiF of waterproofed Cashmere; all154 words
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Advertisement10 1914-11-17 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENtR BEER. I Aokkts: ADAMSON, 6ILFILLAN A CO., LTD.10 words
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Article1860 1914-11-17 2 OFFICER'S STORY OF RETREAT FROM MONS. Hit by Black Maria." The special correspondent of The Standard at Paris wires The officers' ward was almost empty, as most of the occupants of the beds were opstairs in tho reading room or on the terraces. I One of theiu, however,1,860 words
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Article459 1914-11-17 2 What Great Soldiers Think Of Alcohol. Judge llentoul sends to the Editor of The Daily Chronicle the following letter regardmg the dispatch of rum to the front for the use of the troop* Sir, As most people are anxious that the bent should be done for oar459 words
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Article37 1914-11-17 2 Hunting Squire. Murphy, you told me there was good haDtiog on your land. Why, we've been here an boar, and haven't even seen any game." Just so, sir. Bat the less game the more hunting you have."37 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement109 1914-11-17 2 11 .•'■:-1 Tou need X KEPLER t Trait Hark I !Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Weak Lungs fljj, A Sensitive Throat jffi A Delicate Digestion \if\\ A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution m It nourishes, revitalises and fortifies the whole system. Obtainable at all ~*S"S Uu«ougl.s Wellcome Co.109 words
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Advertisement41 1914-11-17 2 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a doae of castor oil will effectually cure the moat stubborn cases of dysentery. It is (specially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement592 1914-11-17 2 MASS OF ERUPTION ON HEMIJD FACE Broke Out with Pimples. Spread Rapidly. Had to Have Hair Cut Close. Looked Dreadful. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Head and Face Clear, 7, New St.. Ottery St. Mary, Devon. Eng. "Some time uo my litiW- girl's head broke out with one or two592 words
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Advertisement331 1914-11-17 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR MLE. English-built victoria and roan horse. Smart turnout, excellent otder. Apply to M. E. Plumpton 12-11-B j 4ll COCONUT BEEDLIN6B FOR SALE From well-grown trees For particnlara and prices, apply to A. FRANKRL, Sivlap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 317 MOTOR CAR FOR BALE. 14/18 liala331 words
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Article1042 1914-11-17 3 ENGLISH GIRLS ADVENTURES IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Her Own Story. The following letter is written by a girl of sixteen to her uncle, a well-known London accountant, to whom the Evening Standard is indebted for permission to print it. As will be seen, the author gives a1,042 words
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Article32 1914-11-17 3 Owner. Here, what are you doing Djn't you know you're not allowed tv take tish out of this water? Angler (three hours without a bit. not taking them out. I'm feeding them."32 words
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Article42 1914-11-17 3 Tbia, said tbe keeper, U the wildest animal in the menagerie. Ii has only two teeth, and we feed it on beef bones." Tbeo it can't gnaw them pat in a Tiaitor. Yen," said the keeper, that's what make* it so wild.'42 words
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Article750 1914-11-17 3 Fearsome Work in a War Hospital. The British public will probably be interested in hearing from a surgeon in charge of the work of a voluntary hospital in tlie war area. The following is a short account of a day or two with the British Field Hospital for750 words
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Article331 1914-11-17 3 Romantic Tale of a Lonely Belligerent. It is statel that a ftubmarine, built to the order of the Rumanian Government, has dig appeared from ao Italian shipbuilding yard, and tba* it lias bjen taken off by a man named Angelo Belloni, who is a captain in the331 words
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Advertisement395 1914-11-17 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPU3ITIES. P YOHR HEALTOwith U>oL.iIOC oa ruw> miner ct RCD JAMAICA >^>*^*' Pror.dunced by Ihs rHCHt»T Krn;;;<a AtiTi P^mtt i!:a most iraMfl^^iiiaflimaMiwaitvilWEa Sinm LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, UttOMATOH, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSONS SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over TH?,EE-qUAP.TFKS of395 words
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Advertisement33 1914-11-17 3 Lame Back. Lame back may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day with a rigorous rubbing at each appli cation. For sale by all Dis|iemtaries and SB*33 words
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Advertisement643 1914-11-17 3 MOTICEB. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Chua Lip Sian (Chop Chiat Hong), Merchant, Con mission Agent, and Agent of S. 3. Kheng Seng, will remove to No. 84, Pekin Street (lately occupied by Messrs. Leack Chin Seng) on the 17 th instant. 1611 8011 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Applications will643 words
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Advertisement646 1914-11-17 3 NOTICES. NEW YEAR SPORTS. 1915. NOTICE. A Pnblic Mreting will bo held in the North Room, Singapore Cricket Club, on Wednesday, the 18th November, at 5-16 o'clock p.m. To oongidor the desirability of holding Land and Sea Sports on Ist January, 1915, and, if approved of:— To appoint Committees of646 words
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Advertisement370 1914-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R 0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China. Japan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports. Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBH370 words
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Advertisement512 1914-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer., maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with512 words
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Advertisement640 1914-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE BIAI STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringgaan, Bisot, Semerak, Bscbok. Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Lanpnuen, Takv, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Oeptrtura A STEAMER NOV. 91-8 p.m. ii Nov. 94 28 3 p.m. The Steamers are fitted throughout640 words
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Advertisement890 1914-11-17 4 STEAiER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings lrom AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE It Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 o OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO.. LTD. pa890 words
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Advertisement760 1914-11-17 5 TYRES. Hooglandt «Ac» C^o« 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 8, Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NKTHKRLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe ondcrmentiocrd dates ef departure are only approximate Singaradja Muntok abd Palembanii. Not. 18 De Kook Bengkalin, B lombane, Pam-h. A»alan and760 words
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Advertisement339 1914-11-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENAN6. RANGOON AND CALCUTTA TO PENANG, MADRAS AND NEGAPATAM. TO PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG. NEGAPATAM. MADRAS AND COROMANDEL COABT PORTB. TO ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. Vtmi Is will be despatched to above ports as opportunity offers For terms and ra'es of freight339 words
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Advertisement263 1914-11-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHiNA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTO. Direot Service to Japan via Hong. Kong A Shanghai, and to Caloutta via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills of Lading (or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoc. Tientoin, N't webwang, Yang Use Port*. For mosa, the Philippines, etc., etc., etc. Steamer*.263 words
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Advertisement193 1914-11-17 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. Don't Mlaa thi» Opportunity I Don't Mi«« thim Opportunity I I GRAND WAR REDUCTION SALE. Prices reduced from 10% to 40% on the following goods: Gold Jewellery, Silverware, Damascene Ware, Indian, Chinese and Japanese Silks, Silk193 words
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Advertisement460 1914-11-17 6 fHti RUUfe 1 Of TH6 RQAP. SOEKABOEMI, JAVA. HOTEL VICTORIA. En route Batavia, Soekaboemi, Sourabaya, Singapore, Batavia, Soekaboemi in 40 hours, the mobt interes ing and picturesque route. The leading Health resort of the ■•land, 2,200 feet above the eea, mean tnrnp. 7O deg. Fahrenheit. Thoroughly first-class Hotel, with moderate460 words
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Advertisement186 1914-11-17 6 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be reciived at (be Office of tbe Chi<f Police Officer, Central Police Station, Singapore, up to noon on Friday, I 2Ctli November, 1914, (or t':o supply cf Zico Cap Blocks for tbe Native CacttDgent of tbe Singapore Police Force for tbe year 1915. A simple of186 words
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Advertisement240 1914-11-17 6 LAIBST ADVERTISEMENTS. EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTEO. Wanted, Enropeaa Assistant fcr cfßce of large industrial company. Commencing Salary $176 per month. Apply, stating age and experience, with copies of testimonial?, to J. A., c/o Straits Time. It-ll 19 11 DOCTOR WANTEO. Wanted, a Doctor for a ship travelling to China Apply to240 words
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Advertisement191 1914-11-17 6 IBL. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNBR, REPAIRER ahf. REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rate*. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed Free advice given to intending buyers of new or seooad hand piaiiOß. Estimates fur repairs made. Tiial order i-o'icitr <i SAILORS' HOME. Tilipuunk:191 words
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Article106 1914-11-17 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, November 17. High Water, 9.17 a.m., 1029 p m. Wednesday, November 18. High Water, 'J>1 an, 11.16 p.m New Year Sports mttiDK, S.C.C. Thursday, November 19. High Water, 10.23 a m. Friday, Nuvember 20. High Water, 0.2 a.m. 11.4 m Saturday, November 21. High Water,106 words
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Article157 1914-11-17 7 To -DAT. Malacca and Mosr 8 pm V-nann and lUntjoon 3 pm .iravak and Goubilt 8 pm Batu Pahat 3 pm To aonow Port Swcttenhiiii, l'cnan^. Colombo. Sue/, and London 1 pm Medan 2 pm Maar ami Malacca 2 pm Port Swettenham and Penang 2 pm Tubing157 words
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Article213 1914-11-17 7 War Bonuses Granted by The Admiralty. The Imperial Mi reliant Service Uoild bave just received a further communication from .-tor of Transport* in reference to negotiation! which have been going ou 'or some Unit pas- on ttie ijuention of special war toBBMi Man granted to the captaio* and213 words
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Article565 1914-11-17 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understand that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement!), subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:565 words
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Article495 1914-11-17 7 Threats to Inefficient Austrian Officers. A Nish mescage says M ijor-deneral Oolia Las IhmI tlm following onti']< utial order to liis officers and MM commissioned officers The events of tlic lust few <1 iys j have proved that the officers and non commissioned officers have not in495 words
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Article154 1914-11-17 7 BXCHANOB 8mil4P0M, NOVEMBER 17, 1814. On London Bank 4 ml* 2/4^ Demand 8/4 Private 8 m/a 3/4] On Inou Bank T. T. 174{ Oh Ho«aKOwo...B»nk d/d M 25 O* 8BAH3Bii....B»nk d/d M lOfj Oa Jat* Bank T. T. 141 j Om J*p*» Bank d/d 114| SoTereigns— baying154 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article196 1914-11-17 7 LT 5 Bnyota STalue (2 10 10 Ampana 7.00 1 1 AyerWonK 0.15 L 0 10 Belat 100 10 10 Brusng 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 61 £1 Kinta Tin 1.13.0 £1 Lahat Miner 10 0 Malayan Collieries El £1 Malayan Tina 1.11.6196 words
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Article626 1914-11-17 7 RUB BER. ta-| Ba y Seller il- a/- aiubm 1/8 i/? £1 £1 AngTo-JaYa 2/8 8/8 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 0/0 7/0 a/- BatanaMalaka -/6 /10 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.9 2/- 2/- Bekoh •/<* -/8 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 1-6.0 1-8.6 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2.6.0 i/- 3/-626 words
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Article123 1914-11-17 7 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 41 41 Pref. 1.0.0 1.2.0 6/- Electric T'way* 8/- 4/8 10 10 Fraser Neave 60.00 66.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 96.00 100 Howarth Erskme 46X0 100 7% Prel. 100.00 100 100 Eats Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.60123 words
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Article59 1914-11-17 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £350,000 S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4*% of 1807 »1,600,000 pat Bayers Sellers Spore Municipal H% of 1909 $1,001,000 pa* Spore Municipal 4% '2,000,000 »%dii S'poie Municipal 4% £300,000 93* ,%The buying quotations of sterling shares59 words
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Advertisement68 1914-11-17 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co November '21— At Hollyjroft, Stevens RJ., Superior teak household furniture. Cottage Piano, a five collection of rare IMauU, etc., property of M E. Pliruptja Ks]., at 1.30. Chin* Ken* Lee an I C > November 18. At saleroom, leasehold and freehold Uod and houses at68 words
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Advertisement93 1914-11-17 7 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When yoa have a bad coM you want a remedy tbat will Dot only give rtlief, bat effect a prompt and peruiant nt cure, a remedy that is pit asaat to taki'. a remedy that con Uins MUiintjinjiirioas. C'li&mberlain'sCoagb '.iittw all these n .iuiri ments. It acts93 words
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Advertisement133 1914-11-17 7 W. D. H. 0. WILLS HAND-MADE CIGARETTES. i mb SOLE AGENTS FOR f^ "DUDBRIDGE" OIL S ENGINES L EFOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. ~y^~ IVI V_^ ■-> m IN STOCK: N 9& 15 B HP. Kerosene Engines. D SINGAPORE IPOH. Ltd. CARLSBERG BEER^ jgk^^^^^^ World-wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC133 words
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Advertisement46 1914-11-17 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIGHT I AT B.ZO TO-NIOMTII ITALAB 3-REEL MELODRAMA THE OPERA SINGER'S TRIUMPH Replete With Passion, Thrills and Excitement. IN St'PPOhT: OAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 38 Full of War New. AND UIUAL FEAXUREB TalepboM No. 1118. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietot46 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-11-17 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kcrkau Hospital, November 16. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 0 P.M., Bared. 82 Fab 29.827 29.710 29.885 Temp. 88.4 87.4 71.6 Wet Bulb Ther 7k.0 79.0 77.0 Dir. of Wind NW calm calm Max. shade Temp. H9.0 Mm 74.0 Max. in Sun 140.4 Te rad. Thor 70.0 Rainfall95 words
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1225 1914-11-17 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17. GENERAL JOFFRE'S STRATEGY. Writing on September IS we said "If General Joffre his led on tbe German* to their own destruction, fooling them with the belief that they were victors when they were bat dupes, tbe subtlety of bis plans will be the admiration1,225 words
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Article18 1914-11-17 8 The Evening News reports tho discovery of heavy concrete foundations in a German factory at Torbay, in Devonshire.18 words
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Article21 1914-11-17 8 Some members of the Maxim gun section of tbe Bombay Volunteer Rifles are nerving in East Africa with the expeditionary force.21 words
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Article28 1914-11-17 8 The Harrison liner Candidate, reached Liverpool on Oc:ober 15, being the first ar rival via tbe Panama Canal. She left Seattle on August -1-i and Cbristobal September 25.28 words
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Article33 1914-11-17 8 It appears that the steamer Gneisenau of the Norddeutsoher- Lloyd Company, which used to run out to Singapore and the Far Bast, was sunk >n Antwerp harbour during the siege of the pott.33 words
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Article38 1914-11-17 8 Yesterday morning, at the police court, before Mr. Sugden, a Macao named Chew Hung, was charged with tbe murder of a man named Boon Ho in a bouse in Upper Cross Street, yesterday. Tho accused was re uianded.38 words
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Article42 1914-11-17 8 There has been a great storm at Peking and Tientsin resulting in much damage. A steamer named the Wah Shan en route to Vladivostok is reported to have sunk at Taku Bar with the lons of two hundred passengers wbo were drowned.42 words
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Article42 1914-11-17 8 The police seized a powerful wireless plant kt the residence, at Twyford, of Professor Arthur Schuster, the well-known scientist, and brother of Sir Felix Schuster. Schuster admitted to the police that he could receive LuensageH from Berlin and Paris with the plant.42 words
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Article44 1914-11-17 8 Great anthracite coal deposits have been discovered in the territory through which the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway runs <n British Colombia. The Groundhog district is estimated to contain 1.141,444,000 tons of coal. This hard coal will be available for steamers using the Panama Canal.44 words
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Article49 1914-11-17 8 Porifiro Diaz, one of the guards of the Tai On, who was rewarded by the Hongkong Government, and the commercial community of Hongkong for bravery on tho occasion of the memorable piratical attack on that ship, committed suicide recently on one of the West River boats by shooting himself.49 words
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Article52 1914-11-17 8 The fifth report by the Belgian Commission of Inquiry on the Violation of the Holes of International Law and on the Laws and Customs of Warfare has been ssued, and constitutes a further appalling record of violence and licentiousness on the part of the German forces operating within the Kingdom52 words
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Article61 1914-11-17 8 The Biblical and Literary Research Society meets at the V.M.C.A. on Thursday evening at 8 30, when there will be a discussion on the following question "Is it .Tuntitiable to evangelise non-Cbristian Peoples?" which will be introduced by a paper from tbe Rev. W. T. Cherry. AU ladies and gentlemen61 words
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Article71 1914-11-17 8 Tbe Straits Echo says We learn on good authority that the Colonial Office in London is now in possession of information which proves that for some considerable time two German residents in Penang were actively engaged as secret agents for the German Government. Both of theso persons were well known71 words
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Article76 1914-11-17 8 Writing from the front in France one of tbe British soldiers says We made tbe most wonderful trenches, worth all tbe fortresses in the world, for they were impregnable evon by Black Maria, wbo digs at one swoop a hole Bft deep and 15ft across. The men called them the76 words
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Article82 1914-11-17 8 M. Maurice Barren, tbe wel'-known French writer, who recently visit d Ala ice, states that the French found the German ambulance at llann le Tape in an appalling condition as a result of tbe intemperance of the doctors. The rooms were full of wounded mingled with the bodies of men82 words
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Article90 1914-11-17 8 Ypres, like most of tbo Flemish cities, has plenty of tragedy in its story. One of its most gruesome times was in 1584, when Parma reoovered it from Spun after a pro longed siege. The now Bishop, once safely installed, proceeded to a thorough cleansing of a place ho long90 words
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Article124 1914-11-17 8 Advices from Berlin received in (Jopen ba^eo, about October 81, d. scribe the Germans as being depressed by their defeat by Indian troops. They admit that it is impossible to tnitt the Indians in hand-to band fighting. owing to the Indians' greater Rtrength and activity. It is reported that the124 words
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Article418 1914-11-17 8 Lew Yuk Lin, the Chinese Minister, accompanied by his two daughters, will leav* London ■oine time this month for Peking. It is understood that Mr. W. W Douglas is going on leave, and that Mr. W. L. Conlay will act for him as Commissioner of Police, Mr.418 words
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Article47 1914-11-17 8 We understand from a telephone communication received by us from Government House that it has been ascertained that of the crew of the Emden I'D have snrvived and are prisoners of war. Tho full complement of tbe Emden under normal conditions was 361.47 words
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Article54 1914-11-17 8 The management of RatHes Hotel announce that on St. Andrew's Eve, November 80, there will be a special dinner and ball at tba hotel, and through the kind permission of Lieut. ColoDel C. H. B. Lees and officers the band of the Malay States Guides will be i>54 words
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Article91 1914-11-17 8 A message from Peking dated November 3, published at Shanghai, reports: There was a heavy storm in the vicinity of Tientsin last night. Tho steamor Guthrie dragged hei anchors and went ashore on tbe bar. Sh« was damaged and sank. Her bull is under water, and tbe91 words
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Article135 1914-11-17 8 As early as 8 a.m. on October 12, there was a crowd of Belgians waiting for the doors ol the Bank of England to open in ordtr that they might exchange their Belgian money for English. When tho doors were opened the bank officials led135 words
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Article168 1914-11-17 8 We are informed that tbe management of the Col umb Tyre Co. (Far Eant). .".1, Kobin Ron Koad, has been taken over by Mr. Robert Sandison. Besides his connection with tbe local company, Mr. Sandinon v a director of the Cola in b Co. in Java, which has168 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement235 1914-11-17 8 FOR SALE. ONE WILLETT LIGHT GENERATOR, (iO Lights of 50 Candle Power. THREE WILLETT LIGHT GENERATORS, Each 10 Lights of 50 Candle Power. A 10-LIGHT GENERATOR, of the same description as the above, has been in daily use in our Godown for the past two years. It is simple in235 words
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Advertisement198 1914-11-17 8 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! A TOPICAL BPECIAL THE FALL OF ANTWERP will be put on at {be ALHAMBRA THE PIOIEER CINCMATOBIUPtI Tttt«Tß>, BE*CH ROAD Second Show 15 p.m Firtt Show 7 JO p m Two Shows for Ont Payment. TONIGHT Thorough British Film of tin tit lo Strict THE POWER TO KILL198 words
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Advertisement11 1914-11-17 8 Litest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1578 1914-11-17 9 Progress of the French Campaign. RUSSIANS ADVANCE IN PRUSSIA. Battle Developing Near Plock. Bm'TIHV Sl'KCIAL AMU ORDINARY War TlLK.KAMk. LoDdoo, November 16, 1.50 a.m. Paris, evening, oKcial I The most notable incident of the day has been the throwing back of the enemy to the right bank of1,578 words
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Article44 1914-11-17 9 (From Oik Own Corubspondbitt.) Kuala Lumpnr, November 16. The death is announced of Mr. C. Warren Jones, assistant on Harpeaden Estate, and formerly with Boustead and Co., Singapore, as the result of a motor-cycle accident a month ago.44 words
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Article72 1914-11-17 9 (From Our Own Uorbksfondbnt.) Ipob, November 16. There were heavy rains at Taiping over tbe week-end. The Jawi river was flooded and tho line between Sungei Bakap and Nibong Tebai i« inundated, causing a delay in the traffic. In 24 hours seven inohes fell. This72 words
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Article34 1914-11-17 9 Further researches into suspicions foreign buUding* in Scotland have resulted in the discovery at Kin^liorn, in Fifeabire, of wireless telegraph apparatus in a house com mandiog an excellent view of tbe Firth of Forth.34 words
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Article80 1914-11-17 9 At a meeting of the Paris Law Courts it was decided practically to prorogue them until tbe end of tbe war. In tbe first place tbe moratorium renders all civil actions almost nugatory, and, secondly, it was felt hardly decent to fight over money matters at a time like tbe80 words
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Article2150 1914-11-17 9 CALMLY FACING THE ISSUE WITH GERMANY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, October IS. The fact that the opening of the Parliament has been postponed from October 27 to a date in the middle of November is a sign that so far as legislation goes everything has bnen2,150 words
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Article672 1914-11-17 9 FRIENDLY HELP FOR MEN GOING HOME. Warm Clothing Still in Request. When a fund has to bo divided by two hundred it has to be pretty large to spread oat generously. We can do very well, with a good deal more than has oome to band, and there672 words
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Article2754 1914-11-17 10 SIR JOHtS FRENCH'S OFFICIAL DESPATCH. The Allies' Plans Disclosed. Oeoeral Sir .lobn French's official despatches to the Secretary of State for War describing the operations which culminated in the battle of the Maine, and afterwards the battl- of the Aif.no. were published in full in tin-2,754 words
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Article118 1914-11-17 10 Tbe following telegram from London, dated November 10, was communicated to tbe Java Press last week by tbe British Consul at Batavia Trade statistics show that import into England during October were 6} million pounds higher than in September. Exports and re exports have each gone up by two mill'ons.118 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-11-17 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Gui w and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies eppear to hold the positions79 words
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Article475 1914-11-17 10 How a Tamil was Stabbed To Death. Tbe Assizes were resumed this morning, b'fore tbe acting Chief Justice, Mr. L. M. Woodward, when a Tamil named liarupaya came up for trial on a charge of having murdered his employer, a Tamil by the name of Arumugum. The475 words
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Article105 1914-11-17 10 Nyal**.— 7,698 !ba.; five months 81,484 lb«. The Paris correspondent of Daily Express states: At Sillery, a Tillage in the KhriujH district, 15 npies have been shot. The major ity of them were Fund) workmen, receiving 103 franc* a week from the Germans. Ad epidemic of this105 words
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Letter402 1914-11-17 10 To tbo Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l very much regret having to pat pen to paper to reply to tbo letter signed Engelander published in your issue to day, I do not know wbo this gentleman may be. but it seems to be rather paradoxical that402 words
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Letter252 1914-11-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l tbink Mr. Gaunt was quite right in his supposition that he voiced tbe general opinion of Singapore when he took exception to your criticism of the Admiral's actions re the disposition of the Fleet under bis command. No252 words
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Article156 1914-11-17 10 Theme who have had an opportunity ot wit nes-iug tbe splendid coloured film A Queen's Love, now being shown for the last few nights at the Palladium, will bear testimony to its beauty. It can be asserted without fear of denial that the splendid blending of the colours156 words
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Article175 1914-11-17 10 In the Imperial Diet next session the Government will introduce a bill demanding tbe defrayal of Y6.000.000 as expenditure required for the Corouiiion at Kiuto this month. It will be remembered, siys tbe Japan Gazette, that last session a bill pro ■WM for tbe appropriation of V.">. ;J7,442175 words
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Article662 1914-11-17 11 Minutes of the Committee At Penang. A meeting of the lnlian IiumigiAtion Committee was held st Pi oang on November II There were present Mr. E. M* r (if l.ibour (c hairruan) the Principal Medical Officer. F.M.S. (Dr 0. L. Sausotn* tlie Hon. K. Young and Mr. V662 words
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Article131 1914-11-17 11 The committee beg to acknowledge the following fjither subscriptions Home. Local. Previously acknowledged »60».»5 »797 Subordinate Medical Mall, Joliore SO 7 A sat. Surgeou C. Cbelliab 11 Mrs. Trntwein IS ID Muar liiver Estate— Monthly Subs. D. Kail 5 Stac|oole 10 11. Adamson 15 A. Clerk131 words
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Article50 1914-11-17 11 The Indian Fuad is makiag itatlf napoa -v, |.i. n'arv l.^pital. of SUU r*,R in U>* N*w Korea*. to^eUter witli equipment M d maioh canoe for tin- tint »ix ujonths. at a co«t ol jt3o,owi It will be powibie to con Tt j wounded tram ship to hospital ia motor50 words
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Article453 1914-11-17 11 Services Rendered by the Late Mr. Chamberlain. Among tin- tributes called (ortb by the passing of Mr. Chamberlain m one from Kew Gardens which should not be overlooked. It appears in th« latest Kpw Bulletin, nays the Westminster Gazette, and tells ns that the late statesman453 words
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Article352 1914-11-17 11 'WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT- Enemy Forget their Own Cunning Trap. A wounded private of the Argyll and Sutherland Hiylilandora, win' has betn invalided liome, Ascribes in the tallowing I interview a new device the Oeriuana aJiptul fur checking the Allies' proi>re<>>> in the battle of the Aisne. All approaches to352 words
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Article224 1914-11-17 11 A cricket match wan played on the Esplan ade on Saturday betwei n team composed of those who bare been resident in the Colony more than eight years and those who have not yet achieved lh*t period. The result was a draw, the not very big score of 90224 words
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Article815 1914-11-17 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Nov. 17, 1914. Messrs. Lya!l and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Talci. Bchrb. Silum. 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/71 2 1 An ;lo815 words
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Advertisement41 1914-11-17 11 He who hesitates ia lost Maxim old. bat true *Dd yon mast not oouot the ooat When Toa're feeling bine. bet to work on 00*40 or col I. Fe a swift Bwnaw Boat u.r i.aWJtotniac b.J With Woods' Oro»t Peppermint Core.41 words
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Advertisement276 1914-11-17 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAR makes HISTORY Si- bith at tbe "GcLle-ty" PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albibt and Bkncoolbn Stkkits A grand betntifully coloured production THE MESSENGER OF DISCORD '2 Parts. Kalem's Great War Picture: THE BATTLE OF BLOODY FORD in 2 Long Reels. SOPPORTID BY Tbe Bright, Informative, Interesting and never276 words
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Advertisement249 1914-11-17 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ADELPHI HOTET Entirely New Management. Rates have been Reduced and Improvements are now being introduced in the CUISINE and GENERAL COMFORT OF THE ROOMS. THE PIANO "MOUTRIE" IS Built Specially for Singapore and the F.M.S. Call and inspect the splendid models just to hand. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD..249 words
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Article1407 1914-11-17 12 (From A CidtkKMi-osbENT I Kuala l.uiupur. November 12. fair number of men have been down to Sirjg.pore to see the military authorities with a view to proceeding to the front. The majority have been accepted after the usual strict medical examination and it might safely be said1,407 words
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Article1368 1914-11-17 12 The Influence of War on Language. (CoSTBIBCTID.) There in something very mysterious about the introduction of acts words into tbe Eng lish laDgiidge. They generally begin life as slang and work their way upwards until at last they arc accorded a place in tbe dictionary, lint the1,368 words
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Article422 1914-11-17 12 Not. 1. It is officially announced that a ktate of war exists between Great Britain and Turkey. British Ciu'scr Hermes (5,600 ton*) has been sunk by a German submarine in Dover Straits. i'.t iiish hospital ship Kohilla wrecked od the rocks off Whitby during a storm.422 words
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Article73 1914-11-17 12 Much amusement was created at the Bangalore City Station in connection witb the entraimneot of a raui-l. It refused for a consult ruble time to enter its wagon, in spite of all the blandishments offered in tarn, such as a straw bed, a sandy bed to aaavaiaie < rr," nn.l73 words
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Article2475 1914-11-17 12 MR. E. M4CFADYEN REVIEWS THE PROSPECTS. Self-Supporting in Five Years. The directors' of the I'ulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co Ltd., report in the follow ini? terms for the year ended June 30, the report boing signed by Mr. \V. H. Macgregor, as chairman Finance. The following2,475 words
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Article717 1914-11-17 12 German Shells and Chinese Veils. N'crve-NliatteriDg s cms to ba one of the yrt-ai li^lilin^ implements that (■■■rintiny lias depended ou in tills war. In aucicnt times Manchurian warriors, well knowing the psychology of tin if CWmm (ipp incuts, made abominable noists, and (lie I'lnui ran away.717 words
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Article28 1914-11-17 12 Mrs. Hutterson.— Von don't mean to say thai yon let your cook wear your old cli.'lh >- 1 Mrs. Ca'terson. Yes. It keeps I. dressing better than I do.28 words
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Article26 1914-11-17 12 Father," »aid tin- daughter affectionately, "you w> il'lu't ye you. would yon I'll' i I i Well, iljcu, 1 ii man] 'ite willir.g to live here."26 words
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Advertisement562 1914-11-17 13 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant M>3*e)U CASE ALL DEALERS. IN WEAKNESS. NEURASTHENIA 4v#\U CONSUMPTION og± 1 9 9j chlorosis m Ba fc TaE W^^^ USG H/CMOCLOBIM All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS Ct'RES, and gives562 words
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Advertisement244 1914-11-17 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at tbe follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Barope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh Co., Bras Bauah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.244 words
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Advertisement184 1914-11-17 13 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10 b 3] 4 16 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 74-1, BRAS BASAH ROAD. Telephone No. 1245. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charges Moderate. WORK GUARANTEED. Consultation in either Engllshor184 words
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Advertisement323 1914-11-17 13 BALEB BY AUCTION. ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of SUPERIOR TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITCRB, COTTAGE PIANO, TENNIS GEAR AND A FINE COLLECTION OF RARE PLANTS, Tbe property of M. E. Plnmptoo, Efq. To b<3 he d at Hollyotoft, Stevens Road, On Saturday, November 31, at 1 p.m. Eollycroft is well furnisbed in wax323 words
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Advertisement1399 1914-11-17 14 "^JJJJJJ^JJI^J^^^JJJJJJ^JJjJJ^J^IIv^^^™^^™^^™ I^^™ UKW WIO UP CAPITAL Of AMY EIBTEEB COMPUtt PROSPEROUS tutd PROOREgSIYE. THE CHEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. m«ao ortno. wm,-*.^. m^^ m ">-■><>« offio.. om *^nr. «-c 1W r, T|^-T has mM fefriM wM. <k» N«. (k-. 1 ri l A 1 P"*"* a^a^r^M,O,^U,^Ca. M OHy^LO^ U.1,399 words
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Advertisement413 1914-11-17 14 BANKING. TUB MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capital Authorised £1,500.000 Capital Subsoribed ...41,126,000 Capital Paid-up £562, 500 Keierve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS It. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. I H.Melvill SimonsEflq. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yale. J. M. Kyi if Esq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq.413 words
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Advertisement1447 1914-11-17 14 INSURANCE. RECRUITING for "national" dtftncu is no le'B arduous than re;:rui ing for "horce" defence, ana by tbN we mean home in its purc'v iMßcatkl itnc. Macy meu offtr tbemtelv s for tbn front to be rejected as too old or too itflira. Te^rs ad entreaties are uiule-s. So too1,447 words
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Article1013 1914-11-17 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Useful Hints and Tips. Sigismund P. Best, in an article in The Autocar, points oat where waste occurs in running costs. He says Once, and once only, I lent my car to a friend for a week's tour. On getting it1,013 words
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Article82 1914-11-17 15 Very natisfactory results have attended experiments which the Dutch military authorities in Acheen (N. Sumatra) have con ducted during the last few years in training young elephants (or army transport purpa es. These animals have been found especially useful (or work in mountainous districts eTen quite young ele( haute can82 words
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Article20 1914-11-17 15 The wise pugilist realises that there are occasion* on wbicb it in better to get laid up than laid out.20 words
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Advertisement212 1914-11-17 15 HALLFORD COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES IN STOCK One 2^-ton Lorry. One 3 -ton Tipping Wagon. II We have just supplied Two of the latter to tbe I II MUNICIPAL ENGINEER'S DEPT.. SINGAPORE. IF Since the arrival of the above tbe makers hive advised us that they hive been obliged to raise212 words
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Advertisement12 1914-11-17 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Gnat Peppermint Core Is 9d.12 words
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Advertisement314 1914-11-17 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT 6EORGE V, AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE i>xjisrijoj>s are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Pit them to your motors and cycles and314 words
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Advertisement409 1914-11-17 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. Him GUESTS WAITED. Largo room* with verandah* aad bathrooms, close w town, suit matried couple or bachelor* App'.y Box 608,409 words
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Advertisement364 1914-11-17 16 TO BE LET OH MU. TO LET No. 189, Acoy Stroet Apply M Gustoo, S, Prince Street. 39-8 v FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers 811 o TO LET. House No. 7, Chancery Lave. Apply to CHING KENG LEE CO..364 words
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Advertisement479 1914-11-17 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. BMLE «ND DOUBLE ROOMB. Apply Mrs. Campbell. No. I, St. Thcmas's Walk. 1311 U-12 TO LET. No. 7, B'«s Basah Boad, from December 1. Apply on the premises. 10-11 v FURNIBHED BEABIOE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. S. Mt.479 words
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Advertisement353 1914-11-17 16 JBTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 tc 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Sbipchaodlers. Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Agents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar BrsLd Hair Beltings. 17 806 15 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS353 words
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Advertisement781 1914-11-17 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Ch«ndl«rt, Government and Municipal Contractor*, Senertl Importers an* Exaerte'S, and Commiulo* agantt, Estate, Rice-Mill and Baw-«lll Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Codis: A. B. C. Bth Edition and A 1. Telephone Noe.— Office: 1288 acd 1174. (Private 1460). Soli Aoents Fob GLOBE BOILER FLUID.781 words
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Advertisement419 1914-11-17 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES The following fixture* ijt the current a I and important feirthcomiug fixtures are kic.li) supplied by the secretaries of the various olubs. Convenient forms on which to rnakr* tho retirns will be supplied on application t< the Manager, Straits Time*. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tjcrsall.419 words
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Miscellaneous220 1914-11-17 16 Straits thirties. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the propaid rate of Jl per foui lines for* one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lien, (1 each inser ion For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scali lUtip are220 words
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