The Straits Times, 12 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-12 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.671 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement266 1914-12-12 1 BEER, j GENUINE HABANA CIGARS. The Cigars for the connoisseur, most suitable for parties and for presents. We have just opened A NEW SHIPMENT OF Henry Cioy's a Boch co/s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. Imported direct from Ha ban a by KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery Umt266 words
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Advertisement239 1914-12-12 1 ROBINSON CO. Useful Christmas Presents. No. 877. No. 2132. WHITE 6AUZE ANO FLORAL BORDER FAN. VERY HANDSOME REAL DUCHESS LACE FAN. Painted ribbons and epingled ia d.ffoiert thadw, carved bone Mo'ber o(-pearl mount. moatt, 8J inches, as illustration Price $4. 50 each. Prioa i $13. 80 and $14. 50 each239 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-12 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli > obmts B DAMSON 6ILFILLAN; 4 CO., LTD.10 words
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Article2378 1914-12-12 2 GALLANT BELGIANS' STUBBORN STAND. Germans Driven Back Philip Gibbs writing to the Duly Chronicle from an unnamed town in Belgium says Xieuport Plage is a typical Flemish watering place, with a certain charm in its promenade. A man I met, when I motored oat there, pointed2,378 words
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Advertisement233 1914-12-12 2 r fog A daily dose 1 of I 'VANA- I ?>8 BRAND S| I Tonic I will help you to look well, feel well and keep fit mentally and physically \r^A i^yU A powerful invigorator. v> I //gj It can be taken regularly with great j^N? b< in fit, to233 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-12 2 Pet Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wooda (Heat Peppermint Cor* la t£12 words
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Advertisement334 1914-12-12 2 IMPROVETO CONPIfXION CUTICIfRA SOAP Assisted by light touches of Cuticura Ointment does much to prevent pimples, blackheads and other unsightly eruptions. Samples Free by Post Cutlrura Ho»p and Ointment mid everywhere) Sample o' car!, with .T."»p book Me from nrareA depot: NewlH'rv. 27, Charterhouse Bq., London: R. Towns <o Hyclnrr.334 words
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Advertisement529 1914-12-12 2 TRY— I Beecham's Pills, they arc jiia (he thing v a family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet b. <-n put before the pjblic. For over half a century this medicine has been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Beecham's529 words
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Article1624 1914-12-12 3 HOW GERMANS ARE TREATED IN BRITAIN. Well Cared For. A special correspondent writes to the Daily Chronicle as follows A round of visits to several of the camps in this country in whic" prisoners of war, com bat ant and non-combatant, are in custody reveals that causes1,624 words
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Article532 1914-12-12 3 Expedition's Farewell Message To England. Sir Ernest Sbaokleton sent the following oable from Buenos Ayres to the Daily Chronicle, dated October 27 I send you my last cable as we start (or the Antarctic We are leaving now to carry on oar white warfare, and oar farewell532 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1914-12-12 3 ITS A 8 GOOD TO-DAY Mjjffl WHEN I BOUGHT IT!" J/A/ff USE That's f i expression mmmm //fjj// "QWAN nuersof U "BWAN" r*ountafe— ///1/ff tlo«ewhol^veuse<ith«ir"SWAir' f/f f/f INK for any pet "od from one week op J^Ja.Jfi -v to year, Jo* think of tf^f&f Does HOt dog Of dry U287 words
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Advertisement56 1914-12-12 3 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Hemedy I The most fastid ions are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absoluUly no narcotics or iujurious subdtanoes. For sale56 words
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Advertisement469 1914-12-12 3 Cripple Walks Paralysed for Three Years. Now Walks 5 Miles to Work. Cared completely by these Tablets. H«t« is a miracle indeed. Mr. Hayes, ,'f 11. Church strMt, Ifiddlcabrongn, »its:— "l was cured of paraly.it seven I ip<\ by Dr. Caasell's Tablets, and J^^^k I have been w«4l «ver f469 words
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Advertisement576 1914-12-12 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO,. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held on Wednesday, the 28rd Deoember, at 2.80 p.m., at the Company's Registered Office*, 18, Collyer Quay, for the following purpose. To appoint two Directors in576 words
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Advertisement367 1914-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 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 SERVICI OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBM367 words
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Advertisement512 1914-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, Loudon and Antwerp, under mail oontract witfa the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamer-, maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted512 words
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Advertisement666 1914-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisat, Semerak, Bacbok, ttelaatan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telnpin. Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamni, Bandon, Langsoen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Due Depart ura •i Deo. IS 19—3 p.m. ti 22 86 it ,i OS Jan. Snd,666 words
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Advertisement878 1914-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDT.KT.AND STEAM NAViri4TION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE v Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereenlglng Rotterdam," Agents. 4-0 a AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singaporb to Java Posts, Post Dahwim Thursday878 words
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Advertisement678 1914-12-12 5 TYRES. Hooglandt Ac Co., Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia '2 3. Lullyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned date* ol departure are only approximate. Keynst Muntok and Palembaog. Deo. 16 Mtrkns I'ontianak. Deo. 18 De Kock Bengkalis, Berombang, Panrb,678 words
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Advertisement567 1914-12-12 5 TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco, to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe Operating the New 22,000-ton Triple Screw Turbine Linai-a "SHINYO MARU," TENYO MARU and OHIYO MARU," tha Queen, of567 words
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Advertisement375 1914-12-12 5 THE FABTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTD FOR PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PKNANO. s.s. PIN SBNO acd as. OMAPBRB will be despatched for above port s every Tuesday and Saturday, respectively, at 3 p m., from the Roads. The above steamers have excellent accommodation for first class passenger*. Kor freight, etc., apply to375 words
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Advertisement89 1914-12-12 6 Of THE I RPAP, j BRUNNER MONO GO., LIMITED, Northwioh, England. CRESCENT WJjfflS/ BRAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S.: H. WOLSKEL CO., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. MIDLAND Motor89 words
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Advertisement635 1914-12-12 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO BE LET. No. 7. Sjed Ali (or Newton) Road, at present occupied by Mr. F. H. Robinson. Rent 176. Apply to S. Tomiinson, M. Fnst., C.E., ICO 2, Robinson Road. li-12 18 13 FURNISHED ROPMS TO LET Wanted to let, two Famished Rooms to Ladies or Married635 words
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Advertisement426 1914-12-12 6 M. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNEH, REPAIRER a«d REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Nearly Bubscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs mcdi rate. Workmanifaip guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or recood hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS 1 HOME.426 words
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Article96 1914-12-12 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, December 12. High Water, Ml a.m., 6.61 p.m. Sunday, December 13. High Water, 6.24 a.io., 7.19 p.m. Monday, December 14. High W^te^, 7.18 am., 8.34 p.ra Garner, Quelch and Co., Winchester House, noon. Tuesday, December 15. High Water, 7.58 a.m., 9.80 p.m. Wednesday, December 16.96 words
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Article93 1914-12-12 7 To-dii. Batu Pahat 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang 8 pm Bandjermansin, Kota Baroe and C'otei 3 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan 8 pm Bataria and Samarang 8 pm Pouloe Soegi 4 pm Kerimon 4 pm Pulan Batam and Pulaii Bulann 4 pm Hongkong and Japan93 words
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Article33 1914-12-12 7 Lift Siwsafom. Doi w London. Ab»ivii>. Oct. 22 November 28 Not. 28 Oct. 29 Not. 8 Not. 12 Not. 19 Not. 24 Not. 27 Dec. 8 Dec. 7 Dec. 1133 words
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Article224 1914-12-12 7 A letter from a Dunfermline lady in India to her father in reproduce") in tlic Dunferm line Joarnal. The writer uyi Tbe paperH ire full of what you all think of oar Indians. They bare come forward 'as our man.' and tbe native princes are pre224 words
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Article648 1914-12-12 7 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 some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per648 words
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Article381 1914-12-12 7 Sunday, Dec*-..ber 13, 1914. St. Andrew's Cathedral.— Brd Suoday in Advent. 7 a.m.- Holy Communion (Plain). 7.45 a.m. -Holy Communion (Choral). Introit. tO; Service, K. Smart; Hymn at Offertory, 3,' :i Hymn at Communion, 465 (pt. 1.); Hymn at Ablutions, 182; Nunc Dimittis, 178. 9.15 a.m.— Matins and381 words
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Article168 1914-12-12 7 EXCHANOB Biaii4Potß, Dbcbmbbb 12, 1914. O» Lorooa Bank 4 u>/« 2/4 ft Demand 2/4 Private l,m|i 2/4] On India Bank T. T. 1744 Oa Hoao«oa«...Bank d/d 191 O« a«Aao«Ai....Bank d/d M lOC] O« Jaya. B»nk T. T. l«i 'On Japab Bank d/d 114, Soreteigns— baying rate »B.M168 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article179 1914-12-12 7 Value 10 10 Ampuu 7.00 1 1 AyetWenn 0.15 10 10 Bolat 100 10 10 Bruang 0.76 10 10 KwnpM >10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Einta Association 141 41 KintaTin 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 41 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 6/. 6/-179 words
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Article644 1914-12-12 7 I*™ 3 Buyers. SeUen. Value bS 8/- S/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 41 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 2/. 8/. Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 2 3/- Batang Malaka -/6 -/10 41 41 Batuf iga 1.6.0 1.15.9 2/- 8/- Bekob -fit £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 XI £1 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0644 words
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Article134 1914-12-12 7 Buyen. Bellen I Value (2 'Xl £1 H. Smelting Go. 11/- 12/6 41 t\ Pret 1.0.6 1.2.6 1 6/- Bleotrio T'w»y« 8/- 4/ 10 10 Frwe. Nera 61.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer A Co. 85.00 96.00 100 Howajctb Brakioe 46X0 100 7%Pw*- 9SO 100 100 K»*i Bto, Del. 100.00134 words
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Article39 1914-12-12 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £860,000 JB'poreMunioipals%»l,B7B,ooo »%\>m B'pore Municipal of 1907 11,600,000 par Buyers StOmm Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 t1.000,000 pM Spore Municipal 4% '2,000,000 o%dto dporeMunKipal 4% £300,000 03i39 words
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Advertisement79 1914-12-12 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 15.— At saleroom, valuable freehold Residential property known as Mt Washington, at 2.30. December 18- At No. 7, Syed AH Road, teak household furniture, etc., at 4. Chin* Ken* Lee and Co. December 14. —At saleroom, one 6 mated E. M. F. Motor Car.79 words
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Advertisement45 1914-12-12 7 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain's Cuutjli Remedy is the largeest selling cough medicine in the world today because it does exactly what a cou«'h midi cine is aanaosed to do. It stops coughs and colds speedily sad effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries sod Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement29 1914-12-12 7 LAMBERT A BUTLER Drink CARLSBERG ifc^a^ X3 JE-i MZa MX^ KYNOCH'S HIGH-CLASS EXPLOSIVES for Dislodging Tree Stumps AND General Blasting Operations BOLE JIG CENTS s McAlister I Co.. Ltd.29 words
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Advertisement80 1914-12-12 7 ♦♦♦The baying quotation* of sterling shares most be regarded as purely nominal fa* Mm present. NEW ZIGOMAR MEW ZIGOMAR AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIGHT I at tt.OO p.m. TO-WIGHT I THE BEST MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE 3rd ZIGOMAR ALIAS ZIGOMAR V PAUUIM BBOQUET. See how the Detective la80 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-12-12 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, December 11. 0 a.m. 8 p.m 0 p.m Bared. 82 Fab 39.818 29.720 29.8 9 Temp. 86.4 83.0 790 Wet Bulb Ther 7V.0 78.4 77.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shado Temp. 90.4 Mm 75.2 Max. in Sun 150.0 Terad. Ther 78.0 Rainfall95 words
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1139 1914-12-12 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12. SUPREME SEA POWER. With the destruction of tbe Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Leipzig, and Nurnberg German power on the high seas may be said to have come to an end. There are one or two armoured cruisers at Lurge, and the Dresden escaped while the1,139 words
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Article33 1914-12-12 8 There will be a church parade of the Soouta at evensong at 8.15 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, Sepoy Lines, tomonow. Latest sdvertisemi nts of the day appear on page 6 and 11.33 words
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Article14 1914-12-12 8 Tbe output from the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., from all sources is 1 ,766 p-culs.14 words
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Article21 1914-12-12 8 Irish Roman Catholics are to-day orlebrating the festivals of four native saints St, Fioinn, St. Columb, St. Eadburge and St. Cury.21 words
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Article22 1914-12-12 8 It is notified ia tbe Government Gazette that Mr. Henry Broreton has been dismissed from tbe appointment of Inspector, Police Department, Penang.22 words
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Article25 1914-12-12 8 By means of the cross-Channel cable, Buckingham Palace, the War Office, and the Admiralty are now iv direct telephonic communication with Sir John French's headquarters.25 words
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Article33 1914-12-12 8 Tho Petit Parisien states that Madam Thebes, tbe prophetess, predicts tbat the Kaiser will end his days a physical wreck and on tbe verge of lunacy, while the Crown Prince will be assassinated.33 words
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Article37 1914-12-12 8 The correspondent of the London I) >ily Telegraph at Cocos Island states that the telegraph staff were advised from Singapore tbat a German cruiser had b en despatched to the islands, and the beach was regularly patrolled.37 words
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Article38 1914-12-12 8 Madame Cecile has arrived in Singapore from tbe well-known house of Messrs. Derry and Toms, Kensington, London, with a lar^e and most select consignment of liigh-cla»H millinery. She solicits an inspection of same at Raffles Hotel, room 62.38 words
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Article46 1914-12-12 8 In exercise of the powers conferred by the Municipal Ordinance 1918, the Governor in Council is ploaseii to apply to tbo territory of tbe bindings tbe provisions of section 192 of the Ordinance, so far as they refer to making or storing of matches or fireworks.46 words
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Article47 1914-12-12 8 Shipping agents are advised tbat should any more cases occur of vessels entering or leaving Keppel Hirbour with the wrong signal flying, the Master will be held reaponmule for any expense incurred in firing blauk or other charges, and pilotage will thereafter be enforced on local vessels.47 words
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Article70 1914-12-12 8 The annual Government seventh standard examination took place in all schools in the F.M.S. on Monday and Tuesday, the 7th mil Bth inst. The papers, which were identical at all centres, were prepared by the Director of Education, Singapore. Mr. Brock well, new Inspector of Schools, Perak, presided at tbe70 words
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Article82 1914-12-12 8 A Calcutta wire of December 1 says i The Christmas maiis for England left Bombay on Sunday in the Kaiser i-Hind, tbe ship being a day late as a result of waiting for the China mail. The total number of mail bags was 915 against 1,161 last year, while only82 words
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Article86 1914-12-12 8 Mr. P. K. Nambyar, who was recently elected a member of the Prince of Walee's Relief Fund Committee, Penaug, is, in co operation with Messrs. H G. Mar war and I. Isaac Tambyab, convening at the Chinese Town Hall, Punang, to-day a meeting of some of the representative Indians aud86 words
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Article103 1914-12-12 8 Mr. Oliver Armstong Fiy, writing to tbe London Daily Mail, says Englishmen have a sneaking admiration fur Captain von Mil Her, the commander of the Kiuden. but the fact tbat he did not commit inurdtr on the high seas is no reason why he should be placed upon an unnecessarily103 words
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Article94 1914-12-12 8 An emergency having arisen, an Ordinance is notified by a Gazette of India Extraordinary, empowering tbe Governor-General in Council generally, also each local Government individually, to call for information as to stock, articles of commerce, and make searches for same, take possession of any stock unreasonably withheld from the market,94 words
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Article125 1914-12-12 8 The French steamer Nera, which reached Hongkong on tbe Brd inst., from Saigon, when ten miles out from Cape St. James, came upon an Annamite on a piece of wreck age. The ship was stopped immediately and the man was picked up. He said be was the master of a125 words
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Article146 1914-12-12 8 Tbe October issue of the Agricultural Bulletin of the F.M.S. is tbe first of the third volume, and is full of intfrunting material. Che paper submitted to the Hatavia Rubber Congress, by Mr. M. Barrowcliff, on the planning of manorial experiments is printed, also a note on tbe quality of146 words
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Article425 1914-12-12 8 Mr. C. V. Dyson, an officer in :lass 111 of tbe Civil Service, has been appointed an officer iv class 11, with effect from December The Municipal Commissioners of the Town and Fort of Malacca, who retire on December 81, are Messrs. U. Foley Inkson and N.425 words
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Article72 1914-12-12 8 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve the following appointments in the Singapore Volunteer Corps Artillery— Second Lieutenant A. A. Lermit, Reserve of Officers, to be Lieutenant, Reserve c! Officers. Veterans' Com Dany Mr. C. Everitt to be Lieutenant, Mr. \V. J. Mayson to be72 words
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Article122 1914-12-12 8 To day is tbe anniversary of tbe death in--1784 of Dr. Samuel Johnson, lexicographer, poet, and essayist, whose dying request was that if his executors thought fit to mark tbe place of his interment by a stone, let it be so placed as to protect my body122 words
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Article151 1914-12-12 8 Mr. Justice Earnsbaw gave bis decision, yesterday, in the case in which Mr. J. M. Crago sought to establish, despite the terms of an agreement made in IUOo with L>r. J. W. Noble, of Hongkong, a right to practice as a dental surgeon in Singapore. Hih151 words
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Article213 1914-12-12 8 The following notification in published in a Government Gazette Extracrilioarr It ia ben by notifteJ that, by an order of His MaJHi-ty the King in Council bearing date the twcntyeiglitb day of November, 1914, the rults aod orders made in pursuance of the Prise Courts Act213 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1914-12-12 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OF KOBE, JAPAN. 4At the recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- i&t, bition, this Mineral Water received the Diploma of Honour, and the Highest Award, being the Fourth Award re- w ceived by this Company, during this Mgfii k Pints per 4 dozen156 words
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Advertisement301 1914-12-12 8 ALHAMBRA Ids Pionssr Cln.m.tojriph Thsitrs, leach Road TWO SHOWS for DIE PtTKIT. First Show 7 50 p.m Second Show 1 11 B.M. Commencing Saturday, Deo. 19 ■LL BIS FUTURES SF FAMOUS PRODUCERS MARY STUART QUEEN OF SCOTS. 3 Deeply f mellonal snd P»th«tlc Part* S The dominant note in this301 words
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Article1721 1914-12-12 9 Another German Ship Sunk. POSITION Iff POLAND. Russian Version of Lodz Incident. Progress Being Made in Belgium. Rictbe's Spicul and Obdinart Was TlLlGRAMS. London, Djcetnbor 10, 9.15 p.m. The Press Bureau states Vice- Admiral Sturdee reports tdat the Gjruiia cruiser Nurnberg was also sunk on the 8(h instant.1,721 words
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Article137 1914-12-12 9 GR4VE WARNINGS ABOUT ARMY AND NAVY. RlCTlB's TlLlOUI. LondpD, December 11, 5.85 p.m. Washington: Mr. Liadley M. Garrison, the SeoreUry for War, in his annual report, urges the immediate recruiting of the United States Army to its full strength. This means an additional 25,000 men and a thousand137 words
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Article33 1914-12-12 9 Rbdtir'd Tkliosam. London, December 10, 11.5 p.m. The Earl of Aberdeen, Lord- Lieutenant of Ireland, h.-n resigned on private grounds. It is rumoured tbat Lord Ivor Wimborne will succeed biin.33 words
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Article31 1914-12-12 9 Rzutcr's Telegram. London, December 12, 1.85 a.m The death is announced of Sir John Bonser, at one time Attorney-General and Chief Justice in the Straits Settlements.31 words
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Article72 1914-12-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 11. Castlefield pays 20 per cent, and pots to reserve £2,500, carrying forward £5,800. Sekong pays no dividend, but puts to reserve £2,500. Killinghall carries a balance forward. Tangkah shows no profit after debenture interest has been met. Kepong pays an72 words
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Article104 1914-12-12 9 (From Oob Own Corksspondbnt.) Ipoh, December 11. At the price giving of the Anglo-Chinese School, today, the Rev. Mr. Horley suggested a Straits University on the same lines as that at Hongkong. He said it would be a fitting memorial to Sir Stan. ford Riffles, as104 words
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Article60 1914-12-12 9 (From Oob Own Corrmspondbht.) Ipoh, December 11. Another gang robbery is reported here, a towkay's Loose on the Seh bin Road being snteted and the towkay badly injured. A boy who was the victim of a gang robbery and assaulted in the Cbemor district sn Wednesday60 words
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Article189 1914-12-12 9 A bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council on the subject of the registration of deeds. The objects and reasons state This bill consolidates ten ordinances, and at the same time amends a few of the provisions A these ordinances. The chief amendment provides that189 words
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Article435 1914-12-12 9 lat Sunrise in the Tower Of London. Hans Lody, the Gorman spy who was tried by court martial at the Middlesex Guildhall, found guilty, and sentenced to be shot, Buffered the extreme penalty of bis crime in the Tower of London. The sentence was carried oat on435 words
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Article631 1914-12-12 9 Appeal for Funds to Meet Any Emergencies. Mr. J. H. Waring, honorary secretary of the Singapore Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association, asks us to publish a letter and memorandum which he has received from tbe association headquarters i London appealing for funds. Mr. Waring points631 words
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Article676 1914-12-12 9 STRAITS EXPORTATION FOR RUSSIA. A Good Many Enquiries. The North China Daily News makes reference to the British Government being prepared, under proper guarantee, to allow the export of robber from the Straits Settlements to Vladivostock for use in the Rusnian Empire— a concession to which676 words
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Article225 1914-12-12 9 A congregational meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church, Penang, on WHnesday night, when the Rev. W. Cross, M A formally announced bis resignation. Tks Presbytery of London, which bin charge of the Presbyterian Churches in Malaya, has asked Mr. Cross to undertake the charge of225 words
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Article112 1914-12-12 9 Two American missionaries of Tientsin whose names have not as yet been learned by the German Consulate-Genet al at Shanghai are to set out in a few days for Siberia to take funds tbat have been gathered in the German community of the Far Kast for tbe German prisoners who112 words
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Article1396 1914-12-12 10 THOROUGHFARES FROM EASTERN FRONTIER. The Question of Water The Sinai peninsula, state* The Times, is a triangular tableland, measuring 200 miles from its Mediterranean base to its Red Sea apex at Has Mohammed, and 150 miles across from Suez to Akabah. It rises to 7,450 ft.1,396 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-12-12 10 As far ss can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne aud 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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Article345 1914-12-12 10 Daring Attack on a European House. Eight Chinamen last night, uaya the Times of Malaya of Thursday, raided the house of Mr. Goodwin at Ulu 1'arit. They severely injured the boy and jaga, stole a revolver and ammunition, sixty katties of tin ore, and a quantity345 words
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Article28 1914-12-12 10 Mr. Smith, to whom you were talking so much, is a married man." Oh, I knew that." How did you know it I "By the way be listened."28 words
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Article29 1914-12-12 10 War Minister. -So England, France, and Kossia have signed an agreement that neither is to make peace without the consent of all. Chancellor.— Tut Merely a scrap of paper.29 words
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Article1117 1914-12-12 10 Labour Difficulties Not Yet Overcome. The adjourned fourth annual general meeting of the See Koe Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on November 80. Mr. H. 0. White presided, and the other directors present were Messrs. F. s' Jacob, L. Walker, W. Martin (secretary), and J.1,117 words
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Article79 1914-12-12 10 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The annul competition for the Sapper Cap, presented by officers of the Royal Kntfineers, will be played from December 16 to 81, both days inclusive. The competition is open to both ladies and gentlemen. Particulars of conditions are posted at the Club House. It has79 words
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Article521 1914-12-12 10 Prospects of a Satisfactory Year. An extraordinary general mooting of the Ting Kil Tin Mine*, Ltd., was heM yesterday at Oresham House (McAlister and Co., Ltd.), the registered office of the company. The chairman, Mr. J. W. Van de Stadc, presided, others present being Messrs. Q.521 words
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Article66 1914-12-12 10 The features at the Alhambra to-night are a three-part historical drama, Mar; Stuart. Queen o( Scots, by the Edison Company, and a two-reel Vitagraph drama, Tainted Money, of excellent quality. These will be supported by the latent Pathe War Gazette and a keystone comedy, A Bathing Beauty. The66 words
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Article904 1914-12-12 10 BELGIAN OFFICERS STORY OF THE FIGHTING. German Vandalism. A writer in the Evening Standard oi October 31, says: Were Lieut. < liailes de Plancke, one of the survivors of tho Queen Elizabeth Regiment (that went from brussels 600 strong to meet the invader, and that returned to the904 words
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Article206 1914-12-12 10 A good many hundreds of German prisoners have been taken into France, states a correspondent. They seem practically all to be men who surrendered out of sheer physical misery, their powers of endurance being worn out by endless days of fighting in flooded trenches206 words
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Article1384 1914-12-12 11 SHELLING OF GERMAN CROWN PRINCE. Lieutenant's Graphic Story. Lieut. Piard, oi the ilOth ilegiment of Artillery, attached to tbe 3rd French Army Cuips, writing under date October 1«. to Mr. George A. Mower, managing director of tbe Sturtwart Engineering Company (Limited), Queen Victoria street, gives some highly interest1,384 words
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Article163 1914-12-12 11 Priest Intercepts Foreign Office Cyphers. Professor Domenico Ar^entier-i, the Abrazzi priest, whose recent claim to have invented a small portable wireless telegraphy apparatus capable of receiving messages from high power stations, at even 1,250 miles distant, raised a storm of controversy in Italy, has to-day triumphantly demonstrated the163 words
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421 1914-12-12 11 A fairly well-attended and representative meeting of the Tamil-speaking Hindus of Singapore was bold, we are informed, on Thursday evening, at the premises of the Hindu Association, Belilios Koad. Dr. N. Vearaaamy presided and in a short and neat speech explained the objects421 words
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Article178 1914-12-12 11 In the Sacrc C.i-or, on October 2«, write* the Parii corresponden. of the Daily New*, the aublime cathedra) bailt on the summit of Montmartre solemuly to oommeniorate the war o( 1870, I found the following touching prayer bad been prepared for use by little children whose fathers178 words
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Article782 1914-12-12 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. 12, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Nom. Valci Buties. 2/ AUagar 1/4* I 1 Anglo-Java 8/0 3/ Anglo-Malay782 words
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Advertisement51 1914-12-12 11 The Children's Colds. Watch the children* cold* and care them before they weaken the vitality. Cm Cham berlain Cough Remedy freely. It v par. lastly safe. Ul *a* been tasted ky cheuusj* aad proßowced free from ujurioo* *ob_ ■taaoe* and coat* but a trifle. For **ie by all Dispensaries aad51 words
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Advertisement91 1914-12-12 11 I've wandered Saat, I've wandered West, I've seen of everything the best That money can procure Bat what attracted me the m fit. And made my life secure, Was that great Worldwide remedy Wood*' Great Peppermint Care. STAMFORD HOUSE. Private Hotel. Brai BaaaH Road. CBNTRALLT WTUMBD 4O COMFORTABLE ROOMS 4O91 words
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Advertisement247 1914-12-12 11 LATEST ADVEKTISEMBNTS. PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albibt and Bkncoolbn Sibbbtb. A Magnificent Presentation of Ancient Rome A THEODORA A'ter Sardon'i Great Tragedy, with tbe celebrated SAHARY- DJELI In tbe Title Role O up of tbe Mont Goroooas Plays ever produced. LOVE FROM OUT OF THE GRAVE Film DArt IcalUn* in247 words
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Advertisement233 1914-12-12 11 SECOND-HAND PIANOS. We have several instruments returned from hire to be sold at reasonable prices. S.MOUTRIE&CO..LTD., Raffles Place. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner IMIUSIO BIT TIEIIE FJ^'EtX^TJ^.JST TBIO ADELPHI HOTEL Commodious Airy Rooms. Courteous Service. CUISINE par excellence. Rates Most Reasonable. Many Improvements Bein(; Intb'>duced. The New233 words
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Article1590 1914-12-12 12 STEAMER STRUCK BY FLOATING MINE. Captain's Thrilling Story. On November 4 the inquest on the victims of the wreck of the hospital ship Rohilla was resumed at Whitby before Mr. G. Buchanan, coroner. Mr. W. S. Gray, solicitor. Whitby, expressed the Admiralty's deep< st sympathy with the relatives1,590 words
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Article285 1914-12-12 12 Further List of Subscriptions. Tbe Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions Amount already acknowledged 1267,468 99 Local staff, Patbrson Simons *sd Co., Ltd. C. Oliverio »20 J. T. Andrews 20 Chua Kirn Tuy 20 Lim Cheng Tee285 words
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Article34 1914-12-12 12 Mr*. Exe.— But d m't you an] your boaband take yojr vacation to«etb. i Mrs. Wye. Ob, dear, no. If we did we wouldu't have anything to tell each other when we got ho—.34 words
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Article3053 1914-12-12 12 June. 27.— Assassination of Arobdok Franz Ferdi nand and bis consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July. 25.— Austrian ultin. turn to Servit expire*. 28. Austria declares war on Servia on tbe ground of complicity in tbe Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet3,053 words
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Article168 1914-12-12 12 Belgian Lieutenant Weds Refugee At Redhill. The marriage has been solemnised at the Catholic Church. Hedhill, of a Belgian officer and a yountf Belgian lady who was among the first refugees— Lieuttuant of la^MM AchilleVidrequiu, of Brussels, and Mile. Nella Eugenic Wansort, of Ixelles, daughter cfa168 words
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Article208 1914-12-12 12 Tbe military authorities have been investigating a series of mysterious tunnels which have been discovered in the Chiltern range of hills running between Hitchin and Luton, called Noon Hill, the top of which commands a range of frcm thirty to forty miles, including Amptbill, Bedford, Luton,208 words
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Article20 1914-12-12 12 The Kaiser may bo right— a continent dcdMattd to war ougUt to have, its church steeple* turned the other way.20 words
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Advertisement404 1914-12-12 13 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant tpu.eJU case ALL DEALERS. jTr—j. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA Wft%?k CONSUMPTION lAftfcl CHLOROSIS n^A W Wk All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the > 'ood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty.404 words
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Advertisement245 1914-12-12 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Meaws. Kelly and Walab, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changes Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burope. Money Changur, Hotel van Wijk. Mean*. Kcb Co., Bras Ba°ah Road. X be Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station.245 words
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Advertisement550 1914-12-12 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION Mil At oar Sale-room, On Monday, Dbcsxbir 14, at 3.80 p.m. One 6-seakd B. M. F. Motor Car. 80 H. P. 4 Cylinders. CBINO KENO LBB CO., Auctioneers. 7-11 13 13 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of TfcE BRITISH STEAM LAUNCH PHYI-LIS As she vow lies adjacent to the550 words
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Advertisement391 1914-12-12 13 KNOWN TMI i# *■•> OVk« Going Christmas Shopping to-day? Get him a Gillette Safety Razor. Fine stocks of Gillettes shown by dealers all over the tow i. Precisely the set you want for the man you have in mi id. Make your choice soon, while the choosing is good. British391 words
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Advertisement528 1914-12-12 14 WHMVt WU MM, UMEfT MM-UP BtffTAL IF AIT EAITEBI 6QHPUL PROCPBROUI itnd PR&OREBBIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HtAOOmoii ffl utiiiti- llbiibb. rjll LONDON om<Mli OM Ty. aUO. j- j aaa |ll.m fcavattai wtta Ma •aanaas Ota* af J aaJ n ran was* fee MM* LAs Iss Oaaipaatai528 words
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Advertisement340 1914-12-12 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE tttUMNCE COMPANY OF MIUM. Established 1883. Dir*ot Government Buoerviaion. Government Audit. PoUcies are "WOItLU WIDE." and Non Forfeitable Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Business, 1918, 0v0r.. .19,878,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS, Manager,340 words
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Advertisement470 1914-12-12 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,600,000 at a/- •15,000,000 Silver 118,003,000 §33,000,000 Reserve Uability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. La a dale. Chairman. W. L. Patten Jen, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. DodweU, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. Q.470 words
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Advertisement445 1914-12-12 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kacuyoßbi Yagiu, Epq. Vice President. Eojnro Nasagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Eyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minami, Esq. HBAD OFFICE:— TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND445 words
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Advertisement1512 1914-12-12 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always serious matters. Theii intricacies are unintelligible to the average person who has no knowledge of hotnriil ways and less time to study them. He takes a ••flier," lr Bea and faces another problem. The easiest solved be knows not and yet lees than 5}",, interest1,512 words
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Article994 1914-12-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mechanical Traction. The great upheaval in Europe baa been referred to as a motor-war and a petrol war," beoause of the prominent part filled by tbe petrol-driven vehicles and there is a full and free acknowledgment of the immense value of994 words
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Advertisement451 1914-12-12 15 J^ (j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago adopted Pyrene a< standard, and tinoe that time have purchased over one thousand extinguisher*. They are being used in a number of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destroyers, some on nnall motor craft at the various451 words
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Advertisement70 1914-12-12 15 Whooping Cough. When yonr child has whooping cough be careful to keep tbe cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used soooeasfnlly in many epidemics and70 words
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Advertisement272 1914-12-12 15 NO INCREASE IN PRICES OF MICHELIIN TYRES. Uninterrupted Supplies during the War obtainable from all Leading Agents. Stockists DUPIRE BROTHERS. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD. WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD. The Straits Times FOR F.M.B. READERS. Tbe New Mail Train Service enables as to send into the KM.S. each evening s Special Edition272 words
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Advertisement100 1914-12-12 15 THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1S83) j MANUFACTURERS Of 1 PURE ROPE S STRAND GABLE LAID 4 STRAND 1.<3" to 12" 5" to 10" 8* to 10" Prices, Samples and fall particulars will be forwarded on application to Agent: W. A. STOPANI, HJHUT* GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. Portland100 words
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Advertisement464 1914-12-12 16 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan Co.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SMALL H0U8E WANTEO. Untarnished, prt It rably nf ar Train service. Particulars to ocottic, c, o Straits Times. 11 12 nl SMALL FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, small464 words
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Advertisement398 1914-12-12 16 WANTS. APOTHECARY WANTED. Wanted, Qaalifkd Chinese Apothecary (or an Estate in Hri.-M. North Borneo. Apply iu writing, enclosing copies of testimonials, t j K., c/o Straits Times. 612b n SEWING CLASSES FOR 6IRL8. A ycurg lady ia desirous of opening sewing olaiseH for girls frcm 8 to 16 years ot398 words
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Advertisement595 1914-12-12 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD TO LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Cirole, unfurnished. Apply to Allen and Gledhill, 22a, Raffles Plaoe. 1 12 o TO LET. No. 4 a, Prinoe °*reet, soitabie for office. Apply Ang Hock Siew, o/o Straits Steamship Co. Ltd. 10 11 u_ COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No.595 words
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Advertisement396 1914-12-12 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-8-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BY SKILLED396 words
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Advertisement505 1914-12-12 16 NOTiCES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. GOODS READY IN STO3K NOW 9 12 14 1,200 Large Size Europe Bass Broom-, 16,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hsir Belicg, 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files 1.2C0 Oalvanized Buokets, 22,400 lb Os vacized Spikes, 6,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, COO Gallons Mobil505 words
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Advertisement414 1914-12-12 16 SINGAPORE CLIB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures for the co-rent wy. and important forthcoming fixtures are kind It supplied by the secretaries of tho various olur». Convenient forms on which tv make tho returns will be snpplied on application the Manager, Straits Tiinen. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays,414 words
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Miscellaneous227 1914-12-12 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.— Misoellane 0U8 wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per font lines for one or two insertions. Notioee of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on pace 8, $2. Inch Scau227 words
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