The Straits Times, 3 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-03 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.6«3 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 3. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1914-12-03 1 iifffl" BEER. JUST RECEIVED: j Ladies' Genuine Panamas ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. Children's Knitted Vests FROM ENGLISH SPUN YARN. Sizes: 2 to *7. Price: cents each. KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery l-il- NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILLA BEER. What, oa.n It do 7 It -will do wond>ri It removes all impurities202 words
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Advertisement191 1914-12-03 1 GIFTS FO XMAS, ,^|Ky J P/ice: 656.60. Prico: 691. 60. I SILVER PHOTO FRAME V «SBIWP ilW *V Ji Finely EDgine Torned. a^J^Jk v "^S g^ M^*"**"^^ Price 60.75. B|6BS3B'^*"' <^66^6ft imhm Mk M ALL BRITISH MADE ALL HALL MARKED 1^ 'i^s laoies Bilver writihg BEr in caBe I Jj^^&^^^Lß191 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-03 1 MORSE'S CALCARIUM DISTEMPER Solk Aobnts: I AOAMSON. GILFILLAN I CO., LTD. j12 words
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Article1855 1914-12-03 2 COMPANY'S FINANCE AND THE WAR. Difficulties of the Staff. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the members of tbe Siamese Tin Syndicate (Limited) was held on October 29, at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, under tbe presidency of Mr. Cyril K. Butler. The Chairman said Ladies and gentle1,855 words
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Article289 1914-12-03 2 Tbe report of the Consolidated Estates Company, Limited, states that the profit and loss account for the year to June 30 (including £5,823 brought forward) shows a balance of £48,289, after providing for interest on the debentures. Deducting the interim dividends of 4 per cent, on the preferred289 words
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Article143 1914-12-03 2 The report of the Tandjong Rubber Company, Ltd., for the year ended June 80, 1914, state* that the crop of lubber harvested amounted to 645,267 lbs against an estimate of 600,000 lbs and tbe previous year's total of 217,828 lbs. The crop realised a gross average of143 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement203 1914-12-03 2 "'Hazeline' (Tnuk Mart) There is a delight in store for you if you have not yet used "'Hazelinr' I Snow." Its refreshing effect ujwn sun-scorched, perspiring skin is too "^ffiyEjQß^. exquisite fov words. Buy \.V»^rp»^^^^^^^vSJ a pot of "'Hazeline' i— Mil Snow," and experience this perfect skin-comfort /jj H|V told203 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-03 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woodi Great Peppermint Cure Is «d.12 words
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Advertisement565 1914-12-03 2 ITCHED AND BURNED BADLY With Eczema on Face and Ears. Came First As Pimples. Could Not Beat Painat Night. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Now Quite Well. 130. Mansfield R<l Aston. Birmingham. End. "1 was suffering very badly from eczema on my face and ears. It came on lint as565 words
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Advertisement664 1914-12-03 2 NOTICES. All bills against the Government Monopolies Department incurred on or before the 15th instant, must be sent in to tbe Department for payment a* early a* possible and before, at latest, tbe 2 Jrd instaot, and any bills incurred subsequent to the If th instant as soon as possible664 words
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Article2645 1914-12-03 3 A UNIQUE COURT-MARTIAL IN LONDON. Incriminating Letters A Court martial unique in the modern history of England was opened under the presidency of Major-Oeneral Lord Cbeylesmore, at the Middlesex Guildhall on October 81. Carl Hans Lody, a German subject, according to the submission of the prosecuting2,645 words
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Article402 1914-12-03 3 Further List of Subscriptions. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following farther contributions Amount already acknowledged 1251,618.85 Percy K. Hill 60 Collections at tbe Catholic Cathedral of the Good Shep herd, per Rev. P. Ruandel 351.66 Roman Catholic Church402 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement542 1914-12-03 3 W^^ 1 Don't remain |fe£& Weak, Anaemic, »M Nervy Run Down. Ply i»^ >ont let y° ur I'fe be clouded by indifferent Hy v£ Jpr health don't suffer needlessly don't B *^y i remain Weak, Anaemic, Nervy, RunKs^ jX Down." Let Wmrarnis (the vine of life) W l^^^j^^^B K ve542 words
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Advertisement56 1914-12-03 3 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing tbe many points of merit in (bam berlain'B Cough hemedy I Tbe most fastid ious are satisfied when we state tbat it cares colds and coughs from any cause, and tbat it contains absolutely no nureotids or injurious Hubstances. For56 words
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Advertisement554 1914-12-03 3 NOTICES. iTO DLL WHOM II MAY CONCERN. Whereas it baa come to tbe notice of Lim Ah Woo, Seng Moh A Co., 82, Middle Koad, Sicgapore, that his sigoatare and Chop have been forgtd upon promissory note*. All persons holding promissory notes purporting to be signed or Chopped or signed554 words
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Advertisement357 1914-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R&O. 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.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWSBM Fnmantle Perth357 words
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Advertisement509 1914-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. NY. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service m maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining 'his service have been specially deoigned and constructed, and are fitted with all509 words
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Advertisement644 1914-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Pak y Tringgsna, Bisut, Semerak, Baobok, Kelantan, T*bai. Bangnara, Telupin, Panarsi, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamni. Bandon, Langauen, Tain, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Out Departure A STEAMER Dro. s—B p.m. Deo. 8 IS IB IS n .1 22 26 m644 words
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Advertisement491 1914-12-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE tc. Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-8 n OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO LTD.491 words
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Advertisement414 1914-12-03 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE SniOAPOKB to Java Posts, Post Daiwib Tboe Ml Island, Bbisranb and Sydney, vis Torrki Stbatts. Also taking passengors and esr^o with tranehipment for other Victorian, Sou t-h a csthalian and North Qobbnsland Posts, British Nbw Gcinba, Nbw Bbitain. Tasmania* and Nbw Zealand Ports. Smooth Paisngs.414 words
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Advertisement666 1914-12-03 5 TYRES. Hooglandt C^o« 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 3, Coilyer Qua;. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned d»tee cf deptrtore w« only approximate. Jmmcii« Kooiuai, Bandjomianin, St^co, Kota-Baroe, BalikPapan, S»marioda, Tarakan and Boelongan. Dec. 4 Van Goccs Belawan666 words
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Advertisement671 1914-12-03 5 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. SPANISH MAIL STEAMERS. FOR MANILA, ILOILO, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BARCELONA, CADIZ AND LISBON. For passage freight and farther f of orma tion, apply to BARLOW CO., Agents. 26-11 5-13 BIBBY LINE of faat twin-iopaw Mail Paaaanga* Staamera between Rangoon. Colombo, Suex, Port Said, Marseilles and671 words
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Advertisement266 1914-12-03 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COtLYER QUAY NOT'CE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Trade Mark depictrd above h the property of Messi Hazlo! aret snd Sons. Limited, of No. 17, Higbfie.d Street, Tilbebjrn Street, Liverpool, Boglacd, and in wed by tbem in rchpect ot266 words
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Advertisement105 1914-12-03 6 SIEMENS BUY YOUR LAMPS DIRECT FROM The Manufacturers WOTAN DRAWN WIRE LAMPS Standard Pear and Spherical Bulbs FOCUS, VERICO, CENTRA and other types for Special Purposes. WOTAN HALF-WATT ORAWN WIRE LAMPS UNSURPASSED FOR MECHANICAL STRENGTH and HIGH EFFICIENCY TANTALOM THE FIRST DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS. Ltd. (INCORPORATED105 words
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Advertisement252 1914-12-03 6 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchf-a Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. < 24 10 B 32.4-18 LIATT'S DUPLICATOR. Time md Money-Saving Machine. Requires no inking. Simply write or typo and then produce 100 over copies within few minutee. MLV252 words
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Advertisement592 1914-12-03 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO UT. Furnished sea side residonoe, Mafeking," No. 14, Tanjong Katong. Apply to A. S. Shocker, 8, Malacca Street 8 12 11 SHOPB TO LET. Three large tbree-storiad buildings, Nos. •28 1, 39 and 80. Hi^h Street. Apply A. 8. Snooker, No. 8, Malacoa Street. 8 12 31592 words
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Advertisement421 1914-12-03 6 M. C HUDSON (Late ol Robinson Piano Co.), TUNBK, REPAIRER aud REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly sobucriberß taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second band pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS' HOMI. Tzliphonk: 1163.421 words
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Article104 1914-12-03 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 3. High Water, »..">« a.m., 11.88 p.m. Friday, December 4. High Water. 10.2H a.m. Legislative Council, 2.30. Lantern Lccturo on the War in Chinese, V.M.C.A., 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5. Higlj Water, 0.7 a.m., 11.0 a.m. Sunday, December 6. High Water, 0.42 a.m.. 11JI104 words
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Article95 1914-12-03 7 Toon. latu Pahat S pm Malacca and Mnar 8 pm Ko»mai, Bamlji Tmassiu, SUgen, K. Karoe, Samarinda and lialik Papan, cto. 4 pm Kafl'enang and Madras taking mailn for Ears**, etc., via Bombay 4 pm To-aoaaow. Kerimon 8 am Pouloe Soegi 8 am Medan 2 pm Prigi95 words
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Article65 1914-12-03 7 Keporle are to hand that the opium farm at Medasg in Bru R -kalis was broken into by gang of robbtirs U»t we<k and the cash and stock of opiam stolen. It is believed that tbst robbery was oommitu.d by a piratical •sag workiry from some place on the western65 words
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Article39 1914-12-03 7 Lift Hwiiipou .Vt. 8 )c-t. 8 3d. IS )ct. 22 Jet. 29 N'ov. S <ov. 12 S'ot. 19 «ot. 24 <ot. 27 Dn« in Lohdoh. Amiyii November 8 Not. 8 6 Not. 0 23 Nov. 2839 words
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Article580 1914-12-03 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passengrr booking* to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement*, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London580 words
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Article246 1914-12-03 7 The report of the TaDJong Mali id Rubber Company, Ltd., states that the profit for the year to Juno 80 amounts to £11,104, to which das to be added the balance- brought forward. £2.895, making a total at credit of profit and loss account of £18,999, wbich246 words
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Article256 1914-12-03 7 The directors' report of the Brooklando Selao^or Kublx r Co. for the year to June 30 states that 180 acres of new block of 1,000 acquired f rum Government have been brought under rubbtr. For the present no further t'xteDMjns are contemplated. The labour force is ample256 words
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Article168 1914-12-03 7 eXCHANUti Bnuroii, Dicbmbii 8, 1914. On LoNDoa Bank 4 m/i M u/4^ Demand m 2/4^ Private 8 m/i M 3/4] On ImHmm Bank T. T. 174^ ■)k Ho»oio>ia...B»nk d/d M 20J On SH»«aßAi....Bank d/d 101J O» Jita Bank T. T. m 141 J Ok Japa* Bank d/d168 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article182 1914-12-03 7 10 10 AmpAnii 7.00 1 1 Ayer Weng O.IS 10 10 Bolat 1.00 10 10 Hi-van* 0.7S 10 10 Kampat 10 10 Kanabci 10 10 KintaAtgociation 41 41 Kiota Tin 1.13.0 41 41 Lahat Mince 10 6 Malayan Collieries 41 41 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 6/. 6/-182 words
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Article609 1914-12-03 7 3/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 41 41 An«loJav» 2/8 8/8 2/. 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 <!/■ a/- Bating Malaka -/6 /10 41 il Batn Tig* 1.5.0 1.16.9 21- 3/- Bekoh -/7i -/8i £1 41 Bnkit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.0 £1 41 Bnkit Lintang 2.0.0 3.5.0 il- a/- Bokit Mertajun 1/7609 words
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Article125 1914-12-03 7 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/. 18/6 41 41 Pref. 1.0.6 1.8.8 6/- 5/- Bleetrie Tways 8/- 4/8 10 10 Fraaer Neave 60.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 86.00 100 Howarth Erakine 46.00 100 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kat« Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 13.60125 words
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Article58 1914-12-03 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways s*. £850,000 BporeMunicipsJs% »1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 •1,600,000 pai Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 pw Spore Municipal 4% 3,000,000 9%di» d pore Municipal 4% £800,000 994 »%The baying quotations of sterling shares mast58 words
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Advertisement206 1914-12-03 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. I December 4.— At No. 14, Circular Road a cloth Dealer's stock in trade, shop Fitting, etc., at 11. December 5. At saleroam, unredeemed pledges, at 10. December 5. At saleroom, teak household furniture, etc., at 11. December 5. -At Woodstock, No. 48, Orange K206 words
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Advertisement47 1914-12-03 7 The best Couch Medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the large on lolling cough medicine in the world today be cause it does exactly what a cough mtdi cine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and colds speedily and effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement68 1914-12-03 7 \bouton rouge/ N ra FELUCCA V P UP-TO-DATE O R MACHINERY h Jm For the Complete Equipment of s SAWMILLS. E M SOLE AGENTS FOB D Ransome's Woodworking Machinery, E" Sanderson Bros. Newbouid's Saws, Slow Speed Steam Engines, N Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers, J Wood Refuse Suction-Oas Plants. D68 words
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Advertisement56 1914-12-03 7 WAR AND DETECTIVE FILMS AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIGHT I SECOND SHOW TO-NIGHT I I ITALA SUPEBB DETECTIVE AN AERIAL REVENGE (IN S FARTS) DETECTIVE DARING AND THE THAMES COINERS (IN a PARTS) IN SUPPORT GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 4O (Fall of the Latest War News). TalafQSM56 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1914-12-03 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, December 2. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Bared. 82 Fab 39.875 29.770 29.879 Temp. 86.0 84 8 79 6 W,.t K<ilb Tint 79.0 80.0 78.0 Dir. of Wind S\V calm calm Max. shade Temp. H...8 Mia 76.2 Max. in Sun 146.0 Te rad. Ther98 words
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Article26 1914-12-03 8 The sisters of the late Mr. A. M. S. Hermann desire to express their thanks to those friends who kindly sent wreaths and letters of condolence.26 words
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1216 1914-12-03 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8. ARE WE DOING ENOUGH It is a moot point how far the Allies in the present great war may criticise each other, and there have been doubts raised, also, as to whether we should dare to express an inde pendent view upon the conduct1,216 words
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Article17 1914-12-03 8 Tbe City of Paris, which arrived at Calcutta on November 17, bad among its passengers 82 brides-elect.17 words
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Article35 1914-12-03 8 Stumps in the cricket match on tbe Esplanade, on Saturday, will be drawn at 5 p.m. in order that there may be a Rugger match played betweon the 3.C.C. and the Malay States Volunteer Rifies.35 words
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Article28 1914-12-03 8 Ivan Campbell and Philip Brahams' Company, Tbe Grotesques, will be visiting Singapore shortly under Mr. Bandmann's direction. They will bring tbe original company from the Savoy Theatre, London.28 words
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Article40 1914-12-03 8 The Department of Agriculture, F.M.S., has issued another bulletin. It deals ex haustively with Pink Disease and is written by Mr. F. T. Brooki, M.A. (myoologist) and A. Sharpies, A. It C. S. (assistant myoologist). Tbe article is fully illustrated.40 words
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Article50 1914-12-03 8 The total amount of tin mined on Heawood Company's property during November was 301 piculs, of which 160 piculs were mined by the company and 141 piculs by tributorn. The total revenue is 97,304 and the mining costs for the month $.1,075, leaving a profit at the mine of $4,229.50 words
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Article54 1914-12-03 8 It has been discovered, states a British Foreign Office message published in Bangkok, that the Germau who attempted to blow up H M.S. Dwarf with an infernal machine was a missionary. When questioned as to how he reconciled his action with his profession, he said he was a soldier first54 words
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Article73 1914-12-03 8 It is stated that Prince Eitel Fritz, the Kaiser's second son, on leaving the Chateau de Vivier at Choisy-au-Bac, where he hail taken up bis quarters, wrote on the door a few lines expressing regret at not finding the proprietors at home when he did them the honour to visit73 words
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Article84 1914-12-03 8 On Sunday evening, there will be a special praise service at tbe Boustead Institute. Vocal solos will be sung by Mrs. Wells, Miss Young, Mr. E. H. Roberts, and Mr. A. Proctor, and there will be a violin solo by Mr. J. B. D. Pennink. The devotional part of the84 words
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Article76 1914-12-03 8 The Paris Temps on October 14 stated that the Hagenbeck menagerie was to be number ed amoi>g the German war losses. Tbe show was performing in Chaux de Fonds, Switzer land, when the war broke oat, and the employees at once abandoned it to join tbe colours. The Swiss Government76 words
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Article85 1914-12-03 8 A telegram from The Hague dated November 27 states that a representative of the Lord Mayor of London has paid a visit to the Belgian refugees in Zecland for the special purpose of inviting men who are metal workers by trade to proceed to England, where work will be provided85 words
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Article87 1914-12-03 8 Corporal J. Jollcy, of the King's Royal Rifles, now at Newport (Mon.), relates that in an action at CLiilons-sor Ma rue Prince Maurice of Battenberg was with the ngi uiont when the order was given that a bridge must be taken. The corporal adds When we got there we found87 words
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Article99 1914-12-03 8 We are told by an Ostamatiscber Lloyd report published at Shanghai that King Lad wig of Bavaria, addressing the troops, emphasized the possibility of a prolongatiou of the war. Germany had decided not to make peace before she had obtained a definite victory. Only the German school training bad rendered99 words
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Article127 1914-12-03 8 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook will lecture on the areat war, at the Y.M.C.A.'s large hall on Friday, at 8 p.m. Special seats will be reserved for Chinese ladies. All are cordially invited, there will be no charge for admission, but a collection will be taken, half for the127 words
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Article147 1914-12-03 8 The Malay tramcar driver who appeared in the second oourt yesterday charged with driving in a rash and neg'igent manner, thereby endangering life, was convicted and fined 111). He was respond ble for the smash op in Serangoon Road wheu two trams collided at the points of one ol the147 words
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Article376 1914-12-03 8 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Granier have arrived back in Kuala Lumpur frotu home. The Countess Roberts has telegraphed to H. E. the Viceroy of India her grateful thanks for India's message. Mr. C. Boden Kioto, assistant Director of Museums in the F.M.S., has arrived in Siam on376 words
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Article56 1914-12-03 8 Tbe first change of programme since Willieon's Circus opened in Singapore is booked for this evening when many new turns are promised. On Saturday there is to be a comic cake walk competition for which prizes are promised, including one for the best dressed dancer. Entries may now56 words
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113 1914-12-03 8 Mr. Robert Sandison, Singapore manager of The Colomb Tyre Company (Far Bast), has received from his principals in Russia a special cable exhorting the utmost care not to allow any of the stock of the company's Prowodnik tyres or other goods to be sold113 words
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156 1914-12-03 8 Old Shipmate writes The death of Mr. F. H. Brooksbank, Brooks, as be was familiarly known, removes one of the seafaring men of olden days. He came out as mate of the Holts A scam us in 1881. She was known as the156 words
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Article246 1914-12-03 8 There is still, we think, some need for a clearer definition of what those who have the care of the local section of the War Relief Fund are prepared to do. Th<; following case lias been brought to our Hpecial notice J. Arokianamy Appavoo, married, with two246 words
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Advertisement205 1914-12-03 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OF KOBE, JAPAN. At the recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- CD bition, this Mineral Water received the in Diploma of Honour, and the Highest rk\ Award, being the Fourth Award re- /f\ ,A*5k ceived by this Company, during this AK^ Pints per205 words
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Advertisement178 1914-12-03 8 THE LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE. Arrived by Mail of Oeoember 1, AT THB ALHAMBRA THE MMEER CIIIESUTOGIUPH THEATRE, BEaCa ROAD. Two thews for ons Paymtitt. fscosd thow 1.11 p.m. First Show 7.M p.m WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY. NOV. 30. Patbe's Drama of Surpassing Interest: THE SECRET OF THE MOUNTAINS 111 a178 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-03 8 Latest advertisement! of the day appear on page Sand 11.10 words
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Article910 1914-12-03 9 The Kins and President Visit Troops. PROGRESS OF RUSSIAN ARMIES. Germans Admit Critical Position. Riitiki BracuL and Obdinabt Wab Telbgram*. London, December 1, 5.5 p.m. A Paris oommuniqae says there baa been a somewhat lively cannonade in Belgium bat no German infantry attack. Tbe enemy con tinued to910 words
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Article175 1914-12-03 9 UkITKKS TkI.Hi.UAM. London, December 2, 2.85 a.m. The death is announced of the American Admiral Mahan, the well known writer on naval subjects. Admiral Mahan was the recognised authority on naval history and naval problems. His long service of nearly forty ears in the American navy, terminated175 words
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Article52 1914-12-03 9 (From Oub Own Cobbsspondmt.) London, December 2. United Serdang is issuing the balance of its share capital at 3s. premium. Glensbiel pays an interim dividend of 5 per cent. Rubber is firm, despite the total export prohibition. Kipar Para pays 15 per cent, and Ilu Kantau 552 words
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Article149 1914-12-03 9 Friendly Help for the Men Going Home. We gratefully acknowledge the following additions to the fund for providing members of the Malayan Contingent with some extra comforts on their homeward journey. There is need of such, for the passages provided are by no means fint c'ass and any149 words
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Article526 1914-12-03 9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SITUATION. How Delarey Met His Death. A Singapore lady, whose brother has spent a number of years in tbe country, and knows it well, has received from him a letter in which be gives some exceedingly interesting information about the revolutionary movement. Writing526 words
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Article114 1914-12-03 9 Ksctbb'h Tblburam. London, December 2, 6.40 p.m. The death is aunounoed of the Earl of Stair. The eleventh Earl of Stair, who was sixty-six years of age, was a descendant of John Dalrymple. one of the first reformers in religion in Scotland, about 1560. The114 words
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Article330 1914-12-03 9 Charge of Cheating Against Coolies. This morning in the third police court there were outlined to the magistrate, Mr. Sugden, ingenious methods by which in the Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton have been defraodtd of a very large quantity of sand which they require for their water330 words
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Article16 1914-12-03 9 It appears that Prinoe A'exauder of Tack has been injured while serving »ith tlir Expeditionary Force.16 words
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Article2392 1914-12-03 9 TRYING TO MAKE OUR FLESH CREEP. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Friday, October 80. Reliable news as to the actual condition* on either aide of the fighting line in Western Eunpe is DKMt difficult to obtain. The Press Censor still keeps a tight hand on any message2,392 words
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Article598 1914-12-03 9 Strange Allegations From Colombo. A representative of the Evening News writes This story will show tbe methods we adopt to preserve as against the treachery of the men and women dwelling amongst as, who belong to tbe nation which has threatened as with a war598 words
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Article244 1914-12-03 9 The International Court at Bangkok recently sat to consider a petition to I >ake Mr. J. D. Macrtrthur bankrupt on a i >iot claim by Messrs. H. A. Badman and Kiam Hoa Heng to the amount of To*. 1,400 Mr. Foster appeared and stated that he held244 words
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Article1922 1914-12-03 10 FINAL ASSAULT AND FEEBLE DEFENCE. An Eyewitness's Description. The special correspondent of the North China Daily News who witnessed the operations for the capture of Tsingtau has sent his paper the following letter, from which it may be concluded that the anal resistance of the defenders was1,922 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-12-03 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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Article683 1914-12-03 10 Twenty-four of tbe Crew Landed At Kobe. There were recently landed in Kobe twenty four of the crew of the British steamer Shirley, 3,417 tons, Capt. Mace, who had been through one of the terrible experiences to which those who go down to the sea in683 words
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Article207 1914-12-03 10 Sumatra Para.- 44,000 lbs. Batu Rata.- 28,383 lbs. New Serendah.— l2,924 lbs. Singapore United.— B4.HlX) lbs. Bukit Sembawang.- 84,000 lbs. Mount Austin.- 66,680 lbs. Permas— l6,32o lbs. Majcdie.— 7,205 lbs. Bukit Kubu. -5,010 lbs. Port Swettenham.— 4,s6l lbs. Maadai Tekong.— 6,lB6 lbs.; total four months 19,296 lbs.207 words
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Article91 1914-12-03 10 It is reported at Washington that American troops will be sent from the Philippine Islands to guard the Peking-Mukden Rail way, under the treaty of which America is a signatory guaranteeing China's neutrality The Anglo French guards have been or about to be withdrawn owing to the war, and this91 words
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334 1914-12-03 10 The committee acknowledge w'th thanks receipt of the following .'iireouy acauuwieugeu ...**,»10.C4 Staff and coolies of Alor Gajab Estate 62 Collected by Messrs. Chan CbeDg Siew, Ong Kirn Kiat, Sect Kee Ann, E. Kong Guan, Low Kay Seng. Leong Look Mann, Sit Tiang Chuan,334 words
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Letter488 1914-12-03 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your lending article in tho Straits Times of °26th iust., I do not think that you will get maiy llritigh shareholders to agree with your proposition that the board would be well advised to cancel the488 words
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Letter296 1914-12-03 10 To tbe Editor of th» Straita Times. Sir, May I congratulate your correspondent on his daring originality. At a time when we think and talk of nothing but war be writes to you on tho subject of literary style and succeeds in gaining not orly the attention and296 words
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Article239 1914-12-03 10 The Eastern Star Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars, which meets every Wednesday evening in the Short Street Girls' School, was favoured last session und the present session, with a visit by two members from New Zealand, who are at present serving here.239 words
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Article21 1914-12-03 10 And you say you ate horse steak during tbe siege of Paris How was it served A la cart, of coarse."21 words
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Article894 1914-12-03 11 New Markets for Colonial And Indian Copra. Tlir Technical Information Rurean of the Imperial Institute has circulated tbe following Large '|'i«ntiti<» of copra have t> n ex ported during recent years from British posseaaious to Germany and Austria Hungary, and as this trade baa totally coased owing894 words
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Article18 1914-12-03 11 A bird of paradise doesn't tarn tbe woman who wears its plnmri in her bat into an angel.18 words
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Article828 1914-12-03 11 Prices Quoted In tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. 8, 1914 Messrs. Lvall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal* Norn. Valdi Rdtbm. Sslibh*. 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/7* 1 Anglo-Ja*a 2/0 8/8828 words
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Article57 1914-12-03 11 There will be a complete change of programme at tho Palladium to-night. Besides the four latest war gazettes, there will be a two-reel comedy entitled Max Gets Too Much Mother in law. This is tbe latest picture by the famous comedian, Max Linder. as it was taken just57 words
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Article100 1914-12-03 11 Tbe opportunity occurs on Friday, Saturday and Monday next to get into close contact visually with the remains of tbe Emden as she lies at the Cocoa. By special authority, a photographer paid a visit to tbe scene of tbe fight on board the cable steamer I'atrol, and he secured100 words
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Article148 1914-12-03 11 From the English Mechanic and World of Science Doubtless many sinister plots have been hatched in Berlin and we need, therefore, not be surprised if we find its associations had as road through ancient geography. Mr. Joseph McCabe, who lectured at the Tynp Theatre, Newcastle, on Sunday night, on Life148 words
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Article46 1914-12-03 11 Members of tbe Royal Flying Corps bavo told a Press Association correspondent that most of our airmen have great affection for tbe service rifle, iv addition to a revolver and aerial guns, and that they have made extraordinarily good use of it when engaging hostile aircraft.46 words
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Advertisement51 1914-12-03 11 The Children's Cold*. Watch tbe children's colds and cure them baiore they weaken tt«- Titality. L'ae Cham bcrlain's lough Bemedy freely. It is per. lectly sale. It has been tested by rhfjninti and pronounced free from injurious sob■sanoea and eoata bat a trifle. For sale by a 0 Dispwsnns and51 words
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Advertisement58 1914-12-03 11 I remember, I remember the day I took to bed. Tbe acbes and paiaa they gripped me so, I wished that I wet* dead. Bat now I'm well and strong again, And oan to all the world aoolaim, I sever have an ache or pain." Tbe thing thai did tbe58 words
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Advertisement399 1914-12-03 11 LATeST AOVBKTISEMHNTS. A SELECTED PROGRAMME AT THE "G-nie-fcy" PICTURE PALACE. Junction of A lbs it and Bbncoolbh Sthiits To- Night. A CIRCUS HEROINE In 2 Parts. A REGIMENT OF TWO Vita. raph'H Latebt War Comedy In 9 Reels. THE GREAT SACRIFICE Kay Bee's War Drsma In 2 Parti. LATEST DEWS399 words
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Advertisement349 1914-12-03 11 y "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Gramophones and Records ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Send for New Catalogue just published. S.MOUTRIE&Co.,Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner On Saturday, December 5. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. 0. H. B. Lees and Officers, the Band of the Malay States Guides will349 words
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Article1938 1914-12-03 12 (From A Cobbk»pokdbs¥.) Sourabaya, November 19. Sumatra possesses quite a number of states of no tuoin dimensions and tlie personnel of these wax before tbeoutbreak of war composed of a large number of Germans. The hostile relation* betwonn the two countri- s, liowivtr, has brought about a1,938 words
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Article279 1914-12-03 12 The fifth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Sangei Kan (Sumatra) Robber Estate, Limited, was held on October 28, at the Institute of Directors, 4, Corbet Court, E.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell ichair man of the company) presiding. The chairman said: Gentlemen, when we279 words
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Article2801 1914-12-03 12 luc 27.— Assassination of Archduk Kranz Kcniiocud aud his oonsort at Serajevo in Bosnia. Inly 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servit expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is2,801 words
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Article684 1914-12-03 12 Seasoned Troops and First Class Marksmen. An officer of the- Indian Army, contributes to the Daily Graphic a chatty little article on the Indian troops which ate now doing excellent work in France. The Indian army, lie reminds his m aiaa, is a long-service army men join it684 words
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Article55 1914-12-03 12 Amount previously atknowlei«t<l J ">0 r. Weld (T. AuHoni Koo Meow Tliinit> (Lilwit/ 10 Soo All Voi h (Kiini(ar| 15 .'enj{ Liicoof! (Kidor) 10 A. 0. I. lowirg 50 110 ToUl to date Farther doDatioDH will be thaokfulljr i-e ceivuJ up to iii>. It' 1 m-t. by55 words
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Advertisement586 1914-12-03 13 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant Sp3.HU CASE ALL DEALERS. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLORCS f|||l IV 1%, |m Use H/EMOCLOBIN Desehiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty.586 words
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Advertisement249 1914-12-03 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Ghanger, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Eorope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh a Co., Bras Basah Boad. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Rotd Railway Station.249 words
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Advertisement575 1914-12-03 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION MU OF BOOTS, SHOES a RUNCOATS. To be held at oar Sale-room, On Satcrdat, Dicsmbir 6, 1014, at 1 1 a.m. CHI SO KBNG LBB a CO., Auctioneers a-ia 4ia AUCTION SALE Of 806 NEW GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. To be held at Powell and Co.'s Sale -room575 words
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Advertisement1166 1914-12-03 13 I BALEB BY AUCTION. CHOP K WONG LONC, IK BANKRUPTCY. AUCTION SALE Of A CLOTH DEALER 8 BTOCKIN TRADE, feHOP FITTINGS, IRON SAFE, ETC., To be held at No. 14, Circular Road, On Friday. December at 11 a.m. Comprising muslins, ohintz, s»rcng«, blanket cloth, white shirting*, bolland clotb, cretonne, white1,166 words
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Advertisement513 1914-12-03 14 ilMgw mi mpmr. UKtU M»-Uf CAPHAL 8f AMT EIBTUI UMPXML PRO€PKROUS m.n* PROOREBBIYE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MUO pppiua tniifisstsr iinm. nj i lomimm wwi sa, om t i«n>, »-o. Mmanvi kjuh mm *mmun*m>m. mowby t» coa*. übmmml oommi— tow to mokoj- INSURANCE. MNTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED.513 words
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Advertisement345 1914-12-03 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE »BSUmKCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Direct Government Suoervieion. I Government Audit. Policies we "WOKLU WIDE." and Non Forfeitable Large Met Surplus above liabilities (or Reserve and all outstanding olaims. New Bueineee, 1918, over... 19,876,000.00 Cash Loani, Settkmeote, etc., made locally. Numerous modern scheme*. J. H. EVANS,345 words
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Advertisement506 1914-12-03 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,003,000 RESERVE FUNDS Starling 41,600,000 it 3/. 115,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 183,000,000 Bmwto Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodale. Chairman. W. L. Pattendcn, Esq Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Enq. I P. H. Holyoak, In. O. T.506 words
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Advertisement447 1914-12-03 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1890. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPOKATBD BT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000 President. Kszoyoahi Ya^in, Eeq. Vice President. Kojuro Nabagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS Ijetoebi Sada, Esq. Kjoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Mioami, Esq. HEAD OFFILK: TAIPCH, FORMOSA (Taiwan)BRANCHES AND447 words
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Advertisement1418 1914-12-03 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always serioos matters. Their intricacies are unintelligible to tbe average person, who has no knowledge of financial ways and less time to study them. He takes a flier, Uses and faces another problem. Tbe eatiest solved he knows not and yet lets than M% interest per1,418 words
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Article727 1914-12-03 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS Army Discipline and the Driver. "One hundred and twenty 4.7 shells exploded as a result of this man's carelessnes daring the hoar which followed." So we (The Commercial Motor) read in a letter from a French sMdier to a friend in727 words
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Article349 1914-12-03 15 How Montenegro Defeated Tbe Austrians. From Nisli, a special correspondent of the Daily Call wirts In order to be able to appreciate the extent of the strain which tbe war i« making upon the resources of Montenegro, it is snfticient to show that the whole population of349 words
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Advertisement159 1914-12-03 15 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 16-20 h.p. Chassis fittfed with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour— A i sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AGENTS I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. A T^u (jr Mr^ JLC Jfc^ the: FOUR J^pLs* B^B^B^B^HB*159 words
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Advertisement460 1914-12-03 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your motors460 words
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Advertisement18 1914-12-03 15 Seasonable Display of CURIOS for XMAS PRESENTS HRISTMAS CARDS ALENDARS for 1915. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. G. OTOMUNE 00.18 words
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Advertisement770 1914-12-03 16 MIIRQP'Q CALCARIUM IVIUIIUL U SANITARY WASHABLE l^fea^ I DISTEMPER wvIjICIVELt mgmr BIXTY DIFFERENTI BHADEB Gk^^J^^J Retain tjieir colour for rAU. OVER Trie HOUSE 1 Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan &Go.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET No. 188, Aaoy Street. Apply M Ouston, 8, Prince770 words
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Advertisement467 1914-12-03 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. it in. No. 8, Catrnbill Circle, unfurnished. Apply to Allen and Gledhill, 22a, Raffles Plaoe. 1 12 n TO LET. No. 9a, St. Thomas's Walk. Immediate entry. Apply to Yap Tai Cheng, 10. Malacca Street. 28 11 n BEABIDE RESIutNCE TO LET. Fully furnished. Immediate467 words
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Advertisement438 1914-12-03 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipcbandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Bstate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Solb Aobnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-18 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS438 words
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Advertisement494 1914-12-03 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Shlp-Chawllsra, ■evsmmsnt a»d Municipal Contractors, General Importers sjtJ Exportsrs, and Commission Agents, [state, Rica-Mill sad Saw-Mill Supplier.. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT, Codbs: A. B. C. Cth Edition and A 1. Telephone Not.— Office: 1288 acd 1174. (Private 1460). Solb Aobnts Fob GLOBE BOILER FLUID.494 words
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Advertisement432 1914-12-03 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixture* are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various dabs. Convenient forms on which to make tbo returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays,432 words
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Miscellaneous221 1914-12-03 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane038 wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, $1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scalb Ratbs are as221 words
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