The Straits Times, 11 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-11 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.670 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 11. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement192 1914-12-11 1 filTI" BEER.: GENUINE HABANA CIGARS. The Cigars for the connoisseur, most suitable for parties and for presents. We have juat opened A NEW SHIPMENT OF Henry Clay's Boch c».'s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. Imported direct from Habana by KATZ BROS., LTD. i THE R°NE.° Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER192 words
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Advertisement134 1914-12-11 1 BEDSTEADS. l!^SI— 1^ mm i BRITISH MANUFACTURE. V- FOUR-POST BEDSTEADS. STRONG COMBINATION BEDSTEADS. 1 inch Kfy Band Pillare. 1 inch Bow«, with Galvanised Diamond Mesh Wire Width 8 It. 6 iv. Length 8 ft. 8 ins. Mattrew. 18 Spiral Springs at end*. 4 6 8 6 Sizes: 8 ft. and134 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-11 1 Eternlt Asbestos Slates. Soli Agents: ADAMBON. GILFIILAN 4 CO., LTO10 words
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Article1011 1914-12-11 2 SOME POIGNANT DRAMAS OF THE BATTLEFIELD. Thrilling Plots Wasted. When one ro*c the Paris papers, writes a correspondent in The Standard, a feeling of bewilderment is caused at the mass of romantic material, which is sufficient to furnish food for a score of novelists and short story1,011 words
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Article13 1914-12-11 2 It's no good beiDg regular in one's habits if one's habits are bad.13 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement199 1914-12-11 2 Have you a weakly child at home? One who lacks the joyous spirit, the tp— *K"g eyes, the hearty appetite and tireless energy of healthy child- hood. In countiess such cases, rapid and compkf change from delicacy to robustness has been wrought by I KEPLER I Cod Liver Oil with199 words
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Advertisement54 1914-12-11 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points ot merit in (ham bcrlain's Cough hemedy? The most fastidioos are satisfied when we state that it cores colds and cough* from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious sobstanoes. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement544 1914-12-11 2 tf-rnu&t-lk FroYcd by independent Scientific invert i<«tioo to have a Bod» Buildin* Power of 10 to 20 time* the amount taken. WEBT DULWICH NURBINB HOME Ilk, Rot en dale Road, WEST DULWICH, S. B. r*or Medical. Surgical and Obstetric Omb*. TERMS: 44 4-0 per weik, cr by arrange meets aocording544 words
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Advertisement301 1914-12-11 2 SPECIAL GRAND SALE or From December 7 to 24. PRETTY TEA. SETS in VARIOUS COLOURS, SATSUMA, KUTANI, IMARIWARE. A vatitty of other kinds of PORCELAINWARB, Etc. MARUNI CO., 10, High Street. 7 12 a Ul2 THE STANDARD LIFE Asaurajice Company, MaMttftM HeU Off lea EDINBURGH. Incorporate* 1826 FUNDS— £I3,OOO,OOO 1910301 words
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Article821 1914-12-11 3 Last Mass in Little Village Church. A doctor in the French Army Medical Corps baa told the following moving little story to M. Sainte Marie, the special corre spondent of The Matin "We came one night to the little village of Vasainoourt. Hardly bad our wagons been821 words
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Article243 1914-12-11 3 Shot by the Germans for the Last War. The Paris papers print a pathetic letter from a soldier at the front, who has only just learned that daring their passage at Thiau court, early in September, the Germans shot his father because they found the medal of243 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement325 1914-12-11 3 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution pat-tod by the Municipal Commiss oners ot the Town cf Singapore, at a meeting held on the 8 :>-t July, 1014, that ot tbe Ixt January. 1916, the names in tbe third column of325 words
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Advertisement64 1914-12-11 3 A Germ Destroyer. Thero is no danger whatever from look j iw or blood poisoa resulting from a wound when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic aad destroys the germs which cause these diseaaes. It also ctuses wounds to heal without matnratioD i and in one-third64 words
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Advertisement412 1914-12-11 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Diroot S«rvio« to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Galouttai via Panang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Arar.y, Cbefoo. Tientsin, Newehwang, Yangtsse Ports. For moea, the Philippines, etc., eta, etc. Steamers). Tons. Commando*. Kutsano412 words
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Advertisement681 1914-12-11 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY^LINE~ Of fut twin-aoraw Mail Paaaenfer Stea-r.ora between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marae.llea and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAOAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO.. Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agents FOB FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLT PATERSON. BIMONB CO.. LTD.. Singapore Aaents. STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO.,681 words
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Advertisement366 1914-12-11 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 OCEANS. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBSN Fremantle Perth),366 words
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Advertisement506 1914-12-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. Btrvios in maintained between Yokohania via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, aad are fitted with all506 words
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Advertisement708 1914-12-11 4 STEAMER SAIUH6B. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD, SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bunt, Semerak, Baetaok, Knlantaa, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsnen, Takn. Ciiumpon, Knhlak and Bangkok, A STEAMER Out Departure Deo. 19— 3 p.m. Dao. IB i, 19 ..as ac 29 Jan. Snd, 1915.708 words
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Advertisement878 1914-12-11 4 STEAMER SMULU "ned¥miAnd" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONLX)N, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE tc Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.878 words
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Article104 1914-12-11 5 FIXTURES Friday, December 11. High Water, 4.83 a.m., 4.21 p.m. Ting Kil Tin, Gresbam House, 2.80. Saturday, December 12. High Water, ."..29 a.m., 6.61 p.m. Sunday, December 13. High Water, 6.24 a.m., 7.1 9 p.m. Monday, December 14. High Water, 7.13 a.m., Ma p.tn Garner, (^uelch and104 words
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Article165 1914-12-11 5 To- dat. Malacca, Penang and Colombo 8 pm Satu Pahat 8 pm P. Swi'ttenbam and T. Anson 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Port Swettenham, IVnan«. Ncgapatam and Madras 3 pm Bangkok 4.80 pm To noßaow. Bangkok 7 am Mmittik. aud Palciubang Sam Djambi 10 am165 words
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Article36 1914-12-11 5 >ct. 22 )ct. 29 *OT. 6 <.IV. U S'ov. 19 <ov. 24 "Jot. «7 Dec. 8 [>ec. 7 [>ec. 11 r-'.kl m, i l'r» in I n»i oh htfl 28 Akmvii Not. '2836 words
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Article640 1914-12-11 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in conic instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:640 words
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Article155 1914-12-11 5 eXCMANOB Bmt»*foi», DiciKßia 11, 1014. O» Lo»do» Bank 4 m/e 2/44 Demand 3/4 Private 8 m/t 2/4] On Ikdia. Bank T. K. 174t <;•. Ho»e«oiia.. Bank d/d 19% O« B«A««BAi....B»nk d/d 10 On Java Bank K. T. v; On Japad Bank d/d 114J Sovereigns— baying rate 18.54155 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article186 1914-12-11 5 10 10 Ampan* 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Braum 0.76 10 10 K*mpai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 K.ctaAuscciation i'l 41 Kioto Tin 1.12.0 £1 £1 Lah»t Mioef 10 6 Malayan Collieries 5.03 £1 Ml Malayan Tin. 1.10.0 10 10 Mid! 1 5/-186 words
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Article607 1914-12-11 5 5E2 3/- 2/- Alm-m 1/8 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 2/- 2/- Anglo- Malay 0/0 2/- 3/- BatangMalalw -/S £1 £1 Batn T-ga 1.5.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/74 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.5.0 £1 Ml Bukit Lintang 2.0 0 '2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam 1/7 Jtl £1 Bukit Rajah 4.0.0 2/-607 words
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Article126 1914-12-11 5 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 11/- 19/6 41 41 Pref. 1.0.6 1.2.6 5/- 6/- Electric T'wajt 8/- 4/ 10 10 Fitwor Nora 61.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 06.00 100 Howarth Krakine 46X0 100 7%Pret 95.00 100 100 K*ti Bro, Def. 100X0 10 10 MavcMd Co. 12.50 100126 words
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Article44 1914-12-11 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 Singapore Electric Tramways 6¥ £860,000 S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11,600,000 pai Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4+% of 1909 11,000,000 pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dii Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 93,44 words
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Advertisement122 1914-12-11 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. ha 12.-At No. Hafflea Place, teak office furniture, and fitting stock-in-trade, etc., at 11. December 12.-At No. 7, Cairnbill Circle off Cairnbill Road, valuable teak household furniture, Plants, etc., at 2. December 12.—At No. 8, Nassim Road, excellent tcsk household furniture, etc., at 2.80. December122 words
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Advertisement281 1914-12-11 5 The Best Cough Medicine. Pliaiuberiainx Cou^li Remedy is the largeeot sdling cough medicine in tin world today because it does rxa -tly what a cough rmdicine is supposed to do. It Htops coughs and colds speedily and r-f)« tually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. COMPOUND HOUSE281 words
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Advertisement112 1914-12-11 5 i'lIE BEST NAVY IN THE WORLD. THE BEST CIGARETTi o IU THE WORLD. SiTAfiE^XPPESS CIGARETTES /p» g* E* VIRGINIA S^fS. No. 333 leaf Per tin of 50, OO cents. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factories by the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain's Groatcst High.Cl.-\ss fl|lnHl and Tobacco Factory. P112 words
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Advertisement82 1914-12-11 5 t*,The buying quotations of sterling shares must be regarded as purely nominal tot the present. ME W ZIQOMA Rl HEW ZIGOMA Rff AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIOHT I at 5.30 p.m. TO-NIOHT I THE BEBT MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE 3rd ZIGOMAR ALIAS ZIGOMAR V PAULIN BROQUBT. See bow82 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous93 1914-12-11 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kaadang Kerbau Hospital, December 10. 9 8 p.m. 9 r.M., Bared. 82 Fah 39.839 29.721 29.8 Temp. 86.0 86.0 80.0 Wet Bulb Ther 7-.8 79.4 78.0 Dir. of Wind calm W calm Max. shade Temp. 91.0 Mm 76.0 Max. in Sun 158.4 Terad. Ther 74.8 Rainfall in 2493 words
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Article23 1914-12-11 6 To the memory of the Officers and men of The Highland Brigade wbo tell at Maubbskontbim on the 11th December, 1899.23 words
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1343 1914-12-11 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11. WAR RELIF FUNDS. We are to some extent, perhaps, responsible for the decision to deduct 20 per cent, from open subscriptions to the Princu of Walos War Relief Fund in order to meet local distress caused by the war. 1c seemed to as that1,343 words
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Article21 1914-12-11 6 Mr. Churchill has announced that H. M. S. Malaya will pay her part in the decisive phases of tbe naval war.21 words
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Article28 1914-12-11 6 We are informed that the Rev. Dr. Maclagan has had to postpone his visit to Singapore, and cannot preach, as announced, in the Presbyterian Church on December 20.28 words
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Article42 1914-12-11 6 Tho censor, in order to cut off useful information from the Germans, has suppressed many woather forecasts, but a large flock of wild geese, boldly daring, have arrived on the Langharre Marsh, in Wales. This is supposed to forecast a severe winter.42 words
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Article43 1914-12-11 6 Regarding the opening of the canal sluice gates in the lower valley of tbe Yser, Mr. Ward Price, in the Daily Mail, explains that the flooding will make the beetroot fields uucultivablo for ten years, and the consequent loss is estimated at £'2,000,000.43 words
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Article38 1914-12-11 6 Twenty-eight British subjects in Manila are reported by the Manila papers to have responded to the call from tho British War Office for men of military experience. Their applications are being forwaided to the military headquarters iv Hongkong.38 words
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Article52 1914-12-11 6 After listening to all the legal argument-) advanced by counsel, Mr. Justice Earnsbaw, iv tbe Supreme Court yesterday, reserved bis decision in regard to the action brought by Mr. J. M. Crago against Dr. J. W. Noble in order that he migbt establish a right to practise as a dentist52 words
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Article56 1914-12-11 6 A paragraph from Canton says The airships bought at Hongkong are now lying in the office of the CMd of Police and are being prepared for preliminary flights. It is stated the price of each was 180.000. Mr. Chan Tai, of the San Win district, is said to have been56 words
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Article104 1914-12-11 6 The latest enterprise of Messrs. Frauiroz and Co., terated water manufacturers, is the introduction of a motor lorry for quicker delivery of their increasing ordeM, a proof of the silent but steady progress the fiim has been making. 1 heir products are popular with a large constituency. The firm have104 words
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Article117 1914-12-11 6 It is said that the authorities have a plan in hand to remove the present ltailway Station building at Kuala Kubu, which was opened to the public but a few months ago, a little to the northward in the vicinity of the quarters now in the occupation of the conductors117 words
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Article134 1914-12-11 6 The Shanghai branch of the HoDgkong and Shanghai Bank has sent the following circular, referring to dollar accounts, to depositors We beg to inform you that owing to the unprecedented local financial situation, we are not prepared to continue to allow you the present rate of interest on your dollar134 words
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Article166 1914-12-11 6 A thrilling story of bow a boy of 18 led a bayonet charge was told by Corporal Isherwood, of D Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Manchester Kcgiment, who, with a batch of wounded, has arrived at Cardiff. It was on October 20 (said the corporal). The Germans were166 words
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Article345 1914-12-11 6 The Rev. F. O. Swindell and Mrs. Swindell are removing to Woodstock. Orange Road, to morrow. Mr. H. Armstrong, manager of Kent Estate beiutf unable to leave the F.M.S. just at present, has been promised a commission early Dext year. Among those who are leaving for London345 words
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59 1914-12-11 6 We are informed that from the 14th inst. the following additional codes will be sanctioned for use, subject to regulations similar to those governing the codes already available (1) Meyer's Atlantic Cotton Code, 39th Edition. (2i Hentley's Complete Phrase Code, not including mining and oil supplements. (8)59 words
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Article113 1914-12-11 6 We have been asked by tbe honorary secretary of tbe Swimming Club to utter a caution to bathers at the club that a shark lias been seen in the vicinity of tbe premises. The shark is reported to have been seen near United Engineers' pier at113 words
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Article132 1914-12-11 6 After a brief illness, Mr. Alfred A. Booth, the well-known shipowner, has died at bis bouse in Liverpool. Mr. Booth, who was a nephew of the Right Hon. Charles Booth, was born in 1872. After graduating a wrangler iv the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge, he entered his father's132 words
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Article208 1914-12-11 6 Recently it was reported that the Kaiser had received a ducking by falling into a flooded trench. A new version of His Majesty's immersion is being told in the London clubs, and if it shocks the unco quid may I be forgivxn, says a Daily208 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1914-12-11 6 r -a LAMBERT A BUTLER JOHN LITTLE CO., LIMITED. FOR THE XMAS SHOPPING. Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes and Fancy Folders. NeCkWear. An excellent range of Lace Collars. Black and White Lace Flouncings. Fancy Dress Materials, a very tine range just arrived. A Special Show of Robes and Blouses. Fancy GOOdS136 words
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Advertisement160 1914-12-11 6 POSITIVELY THE LAST NiGHT ALHAMBRA TIM Plomst Clasmatotriph Theatre, Beach Road TWO SHOWS far OK PtVKII. Sscond I how 1.11 p.m. First Skow 7. JO p.™ A BTAR PRODUCTION. A Marvel of Dramatic and Artistic Achievement, comprising one continuous chain of sensational and thrilling incidents which rivet the attention and160 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-11 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article1934 1914-12-11 7 Enemy Cruisers Sunk. GoodHopeSMonmouth Avenged. British Casualties Slight. The following official message reached us from Qovernment House last evening At half-past 8 a.m. on the 8th Decembe., the Scharnhorst, Oneisenau, Leipzic, Nurnburg and Dresden were sighted off Falkland Islands by Vice-Admiral Sturdee's squadron. An action ensued Scharnhorst, Oneisenau1,934 words
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Article91 1914-12-11 7 Fkutkr's Teleobams. London, December 10, 9.5 a.m. Mr. Sze, the new Chinese Minister in London, interviewed by Renter, said there is general confidence in the present Chinese Government and the President. The Government continue successfully to grapple with the opium question and are punctually meet ing all91 words
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Article43 1914-12-11 7 THIRTY FOUR MEN BURNED TO DEATH. Rbotbb's Tslkuram. London, December 10, 7.35 a.m. The British oil steamer Vedra went ashore in a gale near Fleet wood and her cargo caught fire, thirty-four of the crew being h irned to death.43 words
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Article69 1914-12-11 7 (From Ouk Own Cohkkspondknt.) Penang, December 10. A congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church has accepted the resignation of tbe Rev. W. Cross, tbe London Presbytery having offered him the church at Singapore. Speakers referred with regret to Mr. Cross leaving and to tbe success that has69 words
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Article143 1914-12-11 7 (FBOM OCB OWX CoEBESPONDINT.) Peoang, December 10. The death occurred at Butter worth Hospital at 9 a.m. to-day of Mr. Meredith, the victim of the Kulim outrage on the 38th alt. No arrests have yet been made. Mr. Meredith was murderously assaulted near his estate by143 words
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Article64 1914-12-11 7 Mr. E. C. Jones, one of the oldest foreign residents in Japan, died on November 14 Mr. Jones bad been in Japan forty four years and was always popalar in the foreign oom munity. Mr. Jones was identified with many Arms, chief of which was the Nippon Yuaen Kaisha. For64 words
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Article217 1914-12-11 7 GERMAN Y'S WAR FINDS. Reports of Increasing Economic Difficulties. An Ac^lo-Chiuose Agency message to Shanghai, dated London, November HO, says As Germany's war loan of X"22H,OOO,OOO is nearly exhausted, tbo Government is now asking tbe Reichstag for a farther credit of £250,000,000. Apparently tbe Government is afraid to attempt to217 words
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Article502 1914-12-11 7 Items Published in the Shanghai Press. 7*e quote the following items from O-iUsiatische Lloyd messages published at Shanghai The lir.ii//.:ituni> reports that the German army command in Belgium has intentionally spared King Albert's castle on account of its historical and artistic value, though it was well known by502 words
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Article52 1914-12-11 7 Wilson Administration Endorsed. New York papers just received show that at the election which took place .n the Unit ed States on November 3, the Democrats were returned and tbo Wilson admicistra tion endorsed— by tbe narrow majorities of 19 in the House of Representatives and 13 in52 words
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Article85 1914-12-11 7 Mrs. H. B. Salmond (c/o the Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour) acknowledges with many thanks the following further contributions Tons 15 from "Inasmuch" acknowledged on November IB and included by mistake in St. Andrew's Cathedral oollec tion 5 Total ...116,015.68 rrevioosiy acknowledged •xu,uvi.< X M Bukit Asahan dab85 words
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Article652 1914-12-11 7 STAMP VENDOR ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT. Large Amount Involved Yesterday there was commenced, before Mr. Clarke in tho second police court, the preliminary enquiry into the cbargo of criminal breach of trust which has been brought against Kee Ah Seng, the senior stamp vendor at tbe General Post652 words
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Article387 1914-12-11 7 At noon yesterday we were informed that in all the clubs and Government offloes it was known that the German warships Scharnhorst, Goeisenan ami Leipzic had been gunk by a British Squadron. As the information came direct from several offioial sources, its accuracy could not be in387 words
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Article54 1914-12-11 7 It is curi.'im to find a man in the MiddleMX Regiment writing home that be is all Sir Garnet." Thin bit of London street slsng dntea from the time when Sir Garnet Wolselej was known as oar t,oly general. Sli ill we ever bear the soldier of 1914 speak of54 words
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Article1101 1914-12-11 8 Stirring Scenes at the Crystal Palace. Tho Special Coiimnssion« r of The People's Journal. Dundee, Ims ««-i.t the following in Uncling letter to bis pap* r on the training of naval men at the Crystal Palace: I have seen many rousing scenes and great spectacular displays1,101 words
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Article30 1914-12-11 8 NOV EMBER RUBBER RETURNS. r M > KuhOer Jo- 125,168 Ik*. Kuala Lumpur. 10' .113 lb*. Tedjook Maom.-50.e01 Ib*. fam- n.n Margui >U d« layed in transit) tour uiunUia 11,511 lbs.30 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter114 1914-12-11 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,- 1 believe it has only to be suggested to tbe old Queen's Scholars of the Raffles Institution to make them move in the matter of collrcting subscription to purchase two Memorials to the late R. W. Hullett, Esq.,114 words
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Letter171 1914-12-11 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The other evening about sundown, I saw a black panther in tbe vacant piece of ground almost opposite the station at Oilstead Road. At first, seeing the dark object, I thought it looked like a babi utan," but171 words
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Article304 1914-12-11 8 Grief of Indians Over Loss of Our Father." The following cable from a responsible source has been transmitted to ti. E. tbe Viceroy of India by the Kt. Hon. the Sec retary of State for India, dated November '20. Late night, November 14. the news of304 words
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Article150 1914-12-11 8 S.Q C. v. K.O.C. A foursomes match will be played on Sunday between the Singapore Golf Club and the Keppe.l Golf Club. The following will be the respective teams: 9.5 Winter and K. L. Braddell v. Kennedy and King. 9.10 Dyne (captain) and Everitt v. Jones and Henry. 9.15150 words
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Article57 1914-12-11 8 There will be a change of programme at the Gaiety Picture Palace to night. Among the principal pictures to be screened is a three part drama entitled Theodora, a story ot ancient K uue. This is supported by an Italian art film, a new number of Patbe's Aniimtrd57 words
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Article801 1914-12-11 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Deo. 11, 1914 Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morm The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valoi bunas. 3/- Allagar 111 8 1 Anglo-Java 2/6 2/ Anglo801 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement54 1914-12-11 8 The Children's Colds. Watch the children's colds and cure them befort they weaken tbe vitality. l'.-e Chain bt-rlain's Cough Remedy freely. It ia per. fectly safe. It I: Ml> n I <tt<<l by chemists aad pronouLCed Iras from iiijuiious sjb stances and eo«ts but a trifle. For sale by all54 words
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Advertisement39 1914-12-11 8 I've vandtred Bant. I've wandered West, I \e "ten of eve-ything tbe best I bit money can procure But wha*. att-acte-1 me tin- most, And made my uiu secn-e, Was that great Worl j-wido remedy, Woods' Oreat Peppermint Cure.39 words
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Advertisement444 1914-12-11 8 LATEST ADVBKTISBMBNTS. "G-nle-fcy" PICTURE PALACE, Junction of Albbbt and Bbncoolkn Stbbbts. A Magnificent Presentation of Ancient Rome «V THEODORA J T After Sardou's Great Tragedy, with the ct-lt'ura'f <l SAHARY-DJELI In tbe Title Role One of tb« Mot Gorguoas P!ayß ever produced. LOVE FROM OUT OF THE GRAVE Film DArt444 words
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Advertisement478 1914-12-11 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner Saturday, December 1 2. IMITTSIC BY THE ZP^IR/I^IAItT TRIO ADELPHI HOTEL Commodious Airy Booms. Courteous Service. CUISINE par excellence. Rates Most Reasonable. Many Improvements Bein Introduced. The New Management respectfully solicits your patronage DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager. Telegraphic Address: "RONNYMEDaV PENANQ f€V^? 1478 words
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Advertisement180 1914-12-11 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS H MWk All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Flood ALWAYS CURES, and Rives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked meat. Chnlybeates. etc. Over 1 ,000,000 PAIRS SHOES r^*^— jj180 words
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Advertisement246 1914-12-11 9 THS STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Means. Kellj and Waiah, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffle* Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Borope. Money Changer, Hotel Tan Wijk. Messrs. Kc!i Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Bnffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs. Kwong246 words
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Advertisement524 1914-12-11 9 A qood— Judge of Cocoa will tell you that VAN HOUTENS is the best COCOA. pure digestible delicious goes farthest. Get the VAN HOUTEN Flavour at the Soda Fountain. NOTICES. NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above524 words
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Advertisement540 1914-12-11 9 BALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE Of VALUABLE RUBBER PLANTATION, SITUATE AT THE 9J MILESTONE, BUKIT TIMAH ROAD, To be held at Messrs. Chiog Keng Lee k Co.'s Sale-room, On Monday, Dbcimbrr 14, 1914, at 2.80 p.m. Valuable freehold Pubbcr p'antation situate at tbe »i Milestone, Bokit Timah Road, about mile540 words
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Advertisement262 1914-12-11 9 AUCTION BALE Ol TBAK OFFICE FURNITURE AND FITTINGS. STOJK INTRADg, ETC., The property of The International Dispensary, Ltd To be belJ at No. 6, Riffle Place, On Saturday, Drckmbbb 12, at 11 a.m. Catalogues iesatd. POWBLL k CO.. Auctioneers. 3-12 11-12 AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., A BACHELOR'S COMPANION.262 words
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Advertisement522 1914-12-11 10 ftiiiJlWl .MI WtK tAMEtT PAW-UF GAPtTAL IF AIT EASTEM COMPAIL PROIPBROUI aan«l PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LlfillTED. NBA* UPPIUB i tn.ißh safer Hum, r J I LOW DOW OVFIOB M. OM tawry, E.O. jjim«Tiy mjkM% op AT^irftftftoa, monwr to uoah. uokwal oommimiow to bwokew. ■a, mtl iii—522 words
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Advertisement327 1914-12-11 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ESTABLISHBD 188' J. Direot Government Suoerviaion, Government Audit. Polioios are "WOKLiJ WIDE." and Non Korft-itable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Nsw Buainaaa, 1918, 0ver... 58,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlt monttt, etc., made locally. NumerouH modem schemes. 4. H.327 words
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Advertisement472 1914-12-11 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL ♦15,000,000 RESERVE FCNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 8/ 116,000,000 Silver 118.00J.000 133,000,000 Bewre Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattcndtn, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. T. M.472 words
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Advertisement445 1914-12-11 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y. 10,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Kaznyoshi Tagiu, Ekj. Vice President. Kojuro Nahagawa. Esq. DIRECTORS lyetcsbi Sada, Esq. Kyorchu Ysmanari, Bsq. Sbingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES445 words
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Advertisement1547 1914-12-11 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., At No. 8, Natsim Road. On Saturday, December 19, at 2.30 p.m. Wax pali-bed te.k s-.ttee upholstered in leather; otired w,x po ished teak octagonal table with marble too; wax polished teak telencopic dining table, a set of twelve1,547 words
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Article1197 1914-12-11 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Oil Engine in Warfare. Though much has been expected of oil engines for the propulsion of naval craft, says a writer in an exchange, up to the present time most of the work of a practical v turc that has been1,197 words
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Advertisement580 1914-12-11 11 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago adopted Pjrene a* staudaid. and biooe that time have purchased over one thousand extinKuiabtre. They are being used iv a number of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destrojers, tome on small motor craft at the various yards and580 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-11 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nisht Wood* Ortat Peppermint Core Is W.12 words
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Advertisement386 1914-12-11 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT T M- K NB GEORBE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior in quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your386 words
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Advertisement440 1914-12-11 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." Large supplies due shortly. Orders now being booked. For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WMTB. BUNGALOW WANTEO. Wanted, small Bungalow in Keppel Harbour District. Apply Box No. 887, Strait* Time*. 9-13 "12 BMALL FURNIBHED440 words
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Advertisement305 1914-12-11 12 Tl BE LET OR 80L0, TOliT No. 188, Araoy Street Apply M Guston 8, Prinoe Street 398 o FURNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA, to let furnished, apply No. 9. Mt. Sophi*. 16 o TO LET. No. 7, Bran Basah Boad, with immediate entry. Apply on the premises.305 words
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Advertisement527 1914-12-11 12 TO BE^ LET OB SOLD COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Suitable tor a boarding house. Apply 171, Waterloo Street 113 81-lil TO LET. BUR WOOD, No. TV Grange Road, with immediate entry. Apply to A. S. Sboolcar, No. 8, Malaooa Street. 1811 1713 TO LET.527 words
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Advertisement408 1914-12-11 12 WOTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Sbipcbandlers. Government and Municipal Contractor*, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aoskts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Rest Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 808 16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWB and otber purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS408 words
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Advertisement485 1914-12-11 12 ■tncES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. ***** READY IN STOCK NOW 9 12 14 1,200 Large Siae Europe Boss Broom-, 16,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hair Belting, 13,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files. 1.3C0 Galvanized Bnokets, 32,400 lbr>. Oal vanized Spikes, 6,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, £00 Gallons Mobil485 words
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Advertisement481 1914-12-11 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixture* tor the ournux wouk and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the varionolubs. Convenient forms uc which to make the returns will be supplied on application Is the Ma**£ar, Strait* Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyeraall, Mondays, Wed481 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-12-11 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane oos wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, tl each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,13. Inch Seal j Ratbs225 words
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