The Straits Times, 14 January 1915
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Title Section13 1915-01-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.61)7 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 14. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement196 1915-01-14 1 tern", BEER. i| ■f^-i KATZ BROMRB, LTD. Stocktaking Clearing Lines. 8 Japanese: crepe: TENNIS DAY SHIRTS. $1.00 to dear. All sizes 12^ to 18" Bands. Usual Prices $1.50 and $1.75. DAY SHIRTS W^^rtaJy^v Soft Fronts and Double Cuffs. JL rf b\ smart stripes M 51.25 $1.50 TO CLEAR I All196 words
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Advertisement214 1915-01-14 1 ROBINSON CO., Agents for KYNOCH'S SPORTING CARTRIDGES in 12, 16 and 20 BORE. THE "OPEX CARTRIDGE. THE BoNflX PAPER CASE T CARTRIDGE This cartridge is absolutely Waterproof, it has a contin- wit j 1 an ext^ a Steel-lined Head ous rretal case with a paper u t nder the Braes214 words
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Advertisement11 1915-01-14 1 MORSE'S CALCARIUM OISTEMPER j: Sulk Aqrkts: ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO LTD t11 words
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Article1510 1915-01-14 2 INTERVIEWED BY AMERICAN JOURNALIST. War Forced on Germany, With the object of creating a favourable impression in the United States, the German Crown Prince granted an interview to Herr von Wiegand, the war correspondent of the United Press of America. We quote tbe following from his remarks1,510 words
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Article567 1915-01-14 2 No Dividend on Ordinary Shares. The report of the Pahang Consolidated Company, Limited, states that the tonnage of ore crushed, its yield, and the alluvial tin won during the past year, are shown below, with a comparison of the previous year. Tho accident at tbe mill in December567 words
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Article57 1915-01-14 2 Apparently German aviators bare learned a useful lesson from the cuttle fish. When attacked by hostile anti aeroplane guns, writes a correspondent of the Nienwe Rot terdamsche Coarant, they throw off a dense cloud of brown vapour, artificially produced, which entirely ooaceals them. The correspondent observed the Germans employ these57 words
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Advertisement280 1915-01-14 2 Estate Requisites. G. OTOMUNE CO., No. 1, Raffles Place, Singapore. THE PRESENT GENERATION is at present in need of sonnd health which the generality of mankind generally lack. Tbis need is magica'ly supplied by our world renowned ATANK NIGRAH PILLS, which been their users with fall health, removing all mental280 words
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Advertisement89 1915-01-14 2 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the bush." We might as well oat with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tbe next time you have a oough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see89 words
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Advertisement414 1915-01-14 2 RUN DOWN LIKE A CLOCK. A c'o:k will go only as long as tbe rpring is wo md up. The same U true of a m«n i or woman. Use op inert y faster than you make it, and toe breakdown comes. Work beocmes a task: the appetite flags, and414 words
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Advertisement368 1915-01-14 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE From well-grown tries. For particulars and prioes, apply to A. KrUSKBL, SigUa Estate, or at Viotoria Street. 21 7 0 FOR SALE, One new Marine type boiler, 8 feet x 8 feet, 120 lbs. pressure. One new oircular aaw bencb complete, 8 feet368 words
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Article1948 1915-01-14 3 URGE SCHEME OF OPERATIONS INAUGURATED. Strain of the Recent Crisis. The third annual general meeting of Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., was held on Deoember 7, at tbe Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgatoplaoe, E.C., Sir Ernest Woodford Birch, K.C'.M O. (chairman of the company), preaidiog. The Chairman, in1,948 words
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Article206 1915-01-14 3 The report of tbe Rembia Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tbe net profit for the year to September 30 amounted to £8,951, as against £5,930 for the previous year, to which bas to be added a credit balance of £8,388 brought forward. After the payment during tbe206 words
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Article174 1915-01-14 3 The report of Tangkah Rubber Estute, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year to September 80 amounted to 190,061 lbs., against an estimate of 210,000 lbs. and as compared with a yield of 123,268 lbs. in the previous year. The average gross price174 words
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Advertisement113 1915-01-14 3 HUXLEY'S NERVIGOR Makes Weak Men Strong and Strong Men Stronger. Promotes Healthy Manhood. Developes Bone, Blood and Muscle. Brings back health to all who have overexerted themselves, whether bodily or mentally. Huxley's Ncr Vigor contains natural organic phosphorus known as glycero-phosphates, which supply the necessary mineral constituents tor enriching the113 words
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Advertisement35 1915-01-14 3 Just What You Need. Don't suffur (or years from a disordered stomach. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will pat too right. They are just what you need, ret sale by all Dispensaries and D.alers.35 words
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Advertisement578 1915-01-14 3 FACE A M OF ITCMPLES Spread All Over Body. Caused Disfigurement. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed Complaint. 40, Church Road, Northfleld. Birmingham. Ens.—" My trouble began with little white pimples and when I rubbed them something like water came out of tliera. They used to Itch and burn fearfully and578 words
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Advertisement629 1915-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. AUSTRAUA. INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Americas Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). a- {Connecting629 words
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Advertisement536 1915-01-14 4 STEAMER SOILINGS. nTyvk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the536 words
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Advertisement583 1915-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVtQATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Knlantan Taba: Bangnara, Tolnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Langsuen, Tako, Ohumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Ous Departure ■s. YUG&LA Jan. 18-8 p.m. I.i ASDANG Jan. 19,1915 23 3 pm. MAHIDOL 26583 words
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Advertisement620 1915-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAtt SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers axe despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre620 words
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Advertisement482 1915-01-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MMTSCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOHTLY MAIL SBKVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SAHANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA ANI) LONDON. Steamers are due on or about tb* undermentioned dates OuTWiRD. HoMaWABD. ieis 101s Grotius Jan 21 Vondel Jan. 38 Radja V. b. 5 Koningin d. Ned. P. Juliana482 words
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Advertisement697 1915-01-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE of faat twin-acrew Mail Patungtr Steamers batwaan Rangoon. Colombo, lust, Port Said, Maraeiilaa and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRACAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., RaDiiooo A.«en',« Colombo AgenU FOR FURTHBK P»KTIvULAhS, APPLY PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD.. Singapore A .lOulit P. O.697 words
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Advertisement586 1915-01-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. H EN D E RSO N LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via buei Canal and vioe versa. 7 hey %re medern veaselti carrying only lst-class passengers, specially built for the Eastern Paa enger Tradp. Passenger accommodation is586 words
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Advertisement371 1915-01-14 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co.. IS, COLLYER QUAY. STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD., AND SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. An Express weekly service is being maintained by steamers of the above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday and have very371 words
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Article1150 1915-01-14 6 WHAT IT MEANS TO STRATEGY IN GERMANY. A "Cordon" War. I There can be no doubt that the illness of the Kaiser is of most serious importance to his country and its armies, writes Col. F. N. Maude, C.8., in the Evening Standard. It has been so1,150 words
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Advertisement217 1915-01-14 6 The rule OF THE R°AP. 3^h.p.: SUNBEAM TRANSMISSION WILL TAKE YOU ANYWHERE ANYTIME. Snnbsams have finished First and Second in the Wtet Ai;str*lian Tourist Trophy Race. Probably the most severe Trill ever held. Surbeams won tbo Team Prize in the English Tourist Trophy Race, the most coveted award of the217 words
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Advertisement138 1915-01-14 6 CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE Tbe Gambling Farm of tbe Goverr"..; nt of Acbeen and its Dopecdeocien. with tbe e xcep lion of the Gayn and Alas District*, will be lnt for one je»r and for three years as frcm the Ist April, 1916. Tenders will be received at tbe138 words
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Advertisement204 1915-01-14 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. M. C M[XJ DSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, REPAIRER a»d REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs mod. rat.-. Workman ship guaranteed. Free advioe given to intending buyers of new or second hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order204 words
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Article113 1915-01-14 7 FIXTURES Thursday, January 14. High Water, %M a.m., 10.43 p.m. B. I. homeward mail closes. Friday, January 15. High Water, 9.1H a.m., 11.25 p.m Saturday, January 16. High Water. 11.10 a.m. R. I. outward mail expected. NVearne Bros, meeting, noon. Y. W. C. A. annual mooting. .Sunday,113 words
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Article141 1915-01-14 7 TODAT Ratu Pahat Sri Wongsee Bpm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Port Dicknon and Port Swuttenham Selangor 8 pm C9B~Punang and Madras taking mails fur Ear***, etc., via Bombay 4 pm Saigon ivat 4.80 pm Colombo C. of Sparta 4.30 pm To horiow. Koemai, Bandjenuassin, Mmb,141 words
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Article54 1915-01-14 7 The M. M. homeward steamer Magellan will leave for Colombo, Djibouti, Suez, l'orl Said and Marseilles at abjut 6 p.in on Monday, January 18. fow. 27 Dec. 8 :>.-c. 7 Dec. U :>ec. 17 >ec. 21 >tc. '2< !)ec. 81 Ian. 6 IlL H January 1 Jan.54 words
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Article112 1915-01-14 7 Latest Arrivals List of vosnels in port at 10 a.m. on January 14, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Calchas IXIIS No. 6 Wharf Minderoo No. 5 Wharf Hye Leon<; 14-1-15 Inner Roads Malacca Lady Wall Klang No. 8 Wharf linn U« (iunu 18 115 Inner lioads112 words
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Article433 1915-01-14 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China ExprcßS. 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 London433 words
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Article147 1915-01-14 7 A change of programme is to be put on at j the Harinia Hall cinematograph to night, th feature film being a ranch story of absorbing interest with an endless array of sensatiuniil piso-les. entitled In Touch with Death. Tins will be supported by many I other attractive147 words
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Article163 1915-01-14 7 BXCHANdB SuisAroßa, Jancauy 14, 1915 On Lomdo* B»n« 4 m/» ■> S/4£ Demand 3/4 Private 8 me I/4 j Oh ludu Bank T. T. 175 Oa HoMaEono...Baiik d/d 2! On SHAKOHAi....Bank d/d 10'Ji Oa Jata Bank T. T. 141 i OmJapah Bank d/d m US Sovereigns— bnyinß163 words
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Article183 1915-01-14 7 10 10 Ampan* 7.50 1 1 Aver Wang O.IS 10 10 Bolat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kamp&i 10 10 K^naboi 10 1C Kinta Aseociation 41 41 Kinta Tic 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 41 41 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 5/.183 words
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Article641 1915-01-14 7 If" 6 1 Buyere. Sellew. Valoa£ 2/- 2/- AUafjai 1/8 1/7 41 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 a/- 3/- Anglo Mala j 6/9 7/9 a/- a/- Batane Maiaka -Pi £1 41 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/8J -/9J £1 41 Bakit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 £1 41 Bakit Lintang641 words
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Article128 1915-01-14 7 VahJel Bnyew> 8oUoa 41 41 B Smeltine Oo. 11/- 12/0 41 41 Pref. 1.0.6 1.2.0 5/- 5/- Bleotrie Tmjt 8/- 4/ 10 10 Fraaer Neave 61.00 S2.S0 6C 60 Hammer A Co. 82.50 86.00 100 Howarth Erekine 46.00 100 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Eats Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10128 words
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Article46 1915-01-14 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6 1 £860,000 S'pore Municipal 5% 11, 875.000 l%pm Spore Municipal *i% of 1007 »1,600,000 par Buyers SeOen S'poie Muaicipal 44% of 1009 11.0TT.000 nai S'porc Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dit Sporu Municipal 4% jttfOO.OGO 93446 words
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Advertisement115 1915-01-14 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January If At M. Him. Outline and Co., N 1. an I i, ''Mining Lino off Hivor Valley ltd. ?£0 bags Cutch, at 11. .lanuiiirv 18.— At Hill Vt-w, No. 400, R. l>|x'l Hwbour, HooJing Kv.ate, teak houwli»!U furniture, etc., property of J. W. Whealwright,115 words
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Advertisement225 1915-01-14 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Gr- i» Peppermint Cure Is. 6d, LATBST ADVERTISEMENTS. OVERBEER WANTED. Wanted, Over eer with knowledge of re-in-fr.rct-d concrete woik. Apply G., c/o Straits Timef. 141 16 1 BRITIBH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. UMITED FOR PBNANG AHV RANGOON. The Corupicy's Steamer CATHBHINE A'C\R 11 il toni,225 words
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Advertisement413 1915-01-14 7 BW. D. H. O. WILLS' SWEET CHESTNUT TOBACCO. The Criterion of Quality. Cool and Fragrant, burning evenly throughout. it conveys Pleasure and Satisfaction to the DISCRIMINATING SMOKER. Packed in 2-oz. and 4-oz. airtight tins. OBTAINABLE AT ALL HIGH-CLASS DEALERS. p CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH Q n ADMIRALTY AND WAR OFFICE.413 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1915-01-14 7 Eze. What ridiculous, impossible things these faxhion plates are Mrs. Exe.— l know tli>-y used to be, tat x> day many of them are engraved from photographs. Exe. Wi 11, this one can't be. Here are two women going in opposite directions, both with new gowns on and neither looking54 words
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1133 1915-01-14 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 NATIONAL RESOLUTIONS. For days past, there has been no news ef real moment from the seat of war. We started a new section of oar diary of events at the beginning of the year, and it is an effoittudis cover anything to insert therein.1,133 words
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Article21 1915-01-14 8 A Gazette Extraordinary issued yostorday afternoon notifies that local recruiting for service in the army uuring tbe war has now ceased.21 words
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Article27 1915-01-14 8 Of 800 severely wounded Auotriaii xoldiorN who have latterly arrived at Trieste from Galicia, 200 are doomed to h.ive their hands or feet amputated, owing to frostbite.27 words
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Article30 1915-01-14 8 A coaHtguardsman at Scarborough stuck to his post through a rain of shells until bis signals reached the authorities. His station was blowd to atoms shortly after be quitted it.30 words
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Article31 1915-01-14 8 The accounts of fourteen unnamed Stock Exchange firms are in tbe committee's hands for liquidation, says a London wire of tbe stb inst. Meanwhile they are debarred from entering fresh business.31 words
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Article65 1915-01-14 8 As a result of the carol singing of the Cathedral Choir on Christmas Kve, the handsome sum of 5.(64. 78 has been handed over to the treasurer of St Mary's Home. This total exceeds that of the previous year, and considering the heavy demands made upon tbe purses of the65 words
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Article58 1915-01-14 8 In continuation of notifications already published a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday intimates that on and after January 15 cablegrams in the authorised editions of the A. li. C. code, Liebcr's code, Scott's codo and the Western Uuion code may be used for communication with any British possession. Tbe sender58 words
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Article64 1915-01-14 8 A telegram from Sluis to tbe Telegraaf, of Amsterdam, states that a German marine was shot, in tbe presence of his fellowsoldiers, at Bruges. His offence was that of shooting himself through the hand and alleging that it wan done by one of the citizens. Certain citizens who were eyewitnesses64 words
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Article107 1915-01-14 8 The remarkable coincidence of two officers of identical rank in an Indian regiment having almost identical names has led to both being reported killed, whereas only one, Mr. Cooke, was wounded, but seriously, and made prisoner. These officers were Mr. Gerald Hallam Cooke and Mr. Gerald Haslam Cooke, of the107 words
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Article123 1915-01-14 8 How to find something for the Gorman prisoners of war to do, is a question which is pre occupying the French Government. There are now about 100,000 men interned in various towns in southern and western France. Many of them belong to some skilled trade, but to employ them at123 words
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Article127 1915-01-14 8 The regulations for tho election of the Chinese President have b->ea promulgated. They have evoked much cri'.i :Uui inasmuch as the l'i< M.U in alone has power to nomiuate cindiiUtes. The regulations authorise him to nominate three persons whose names be will inscribe M a teold plate which will be127 words
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Article189 1915-01-14 8 A private letter received in Calcutta from Paris says A splendid bit of news was received here today. It appears that three years ago the Japanese gave the Creusot works (French) an order to build M huge cannon for them quite as largo as any the Germans have got. The189 words
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Article202 1915-01-14 8 Directing attention to deaths from pneumonia taking place amongst the Indian troops at the front, the Englishman (Calcutta) takes occasion to remark This is a disease to which Sikhs and Gurkhas are specially liable during tbe winter, even in a dry climate like that of India. The explaoali >n given202 words
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Article416 1915-01-14 8 Among residents of Kuala Lumpur Mfag home this spriug aro Misn Stonor, Mrs. Lewton Brain. Miijor Fox, Mrs. Hampshire, auii Mr. and Mrs. 1 1 catty. Mr. George Re-ifearn, one of tho best esteemed trainers in Malaya, has deposed of his Kuala Lumpur establishment and intends to416 words
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Article170 1915-01-14 8 News his been received by ciblis of the death at Cairo on tbe 10th inst. of Mr. George Spencer Harris Gottlieb, barrister at law and advocat a la Cour d'Appel, eldest son of tbe late Mr. Felix Henry Gottlieb, toii.ierly senior Magistrate and Piotector of170 words
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Article208 1915-01-14 8 As cabled by Hcnter early in December, the Right Hon. Sir John WbisM I'.onser has died. The only sun of the Rev. John lionsor, of Hastings, Sir John was born in 1847. and on leaving school went up to Christ's College, Cambridge. He was208 words
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Article200 1915-01-14 8 Tbe Grotesques, wli >, it sliojld be be me in mind, open at tho Palladium on Monday, arc making a >od at every place of call on this tour. Indian audiences found thorn very much to their liking whilst tbe business done in KingooD wan excellent. To come200 words
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Advertisement201 1915-01-14 8 WILKINSON'S IT AN SAN il*^li The Cholcest of all Cholce Waters IN PINTS AND SPLITS. To be obtained, Wholesale or Retail, from the Sole Agents: CALOBECK. MACGREGOR CO. ~~~~~^Sfc ROSS'S 1 DRY BELFAST .1 fINGERALE r< (U x«Hr'-?Mtt§/ THE BEST T 4*4? /VS.'! OBTAINABLE. J^tf. j Sole A < enU:201 words
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Advertisement181 1915-01-14 8 ALHAMBRA The Plonaar Cinematograph Theatre, Batch Road. YOU SEE TWO SNOWS FOR 0« PaYHER'. First Show 7.50 p.m. Second Show S II p.m Frogramma for the Waak beginning Saturday, 9th January, ISIS. FILMS OF INTRINSIC VALUE i A Kentish Maid s Romance. THE LOSS OF THE BIRKENHEAD IN 3 PARTS.181 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-14 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and LL12 words
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Article1365 1915-01-14 9 Carnage in Poland. Germans Make Desperate Attacks. SOME HARD FIGHTING IN FRANCE. Fierce Struggle For A Redoubt. Rei'Tkk'o Si kc iai. ami OMUH War Tklh.ium>. London, January l:!, 2.45 a m. I', trograd comMiuuique state*: Tbo Germans have continued tbcir now customary tactics to attack small detachments in1,365 words
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Article149 1915-01-14 9 (Fmom Oi-k Own Cokkksi'ondest.) Kuala Lumpur, January 13. The following are the weights for the first day's racing at Kuala Lumpur commencing on Thursday next, amateur riders only. Pony Handicap. (Four furlong?). Moreen 11.4. Moment 11. OtlmUgM 107, The Mite 10.1, The Shah 10, St. Patiick 9149 words
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Article384 1915-01-14 9 Alleged Criminal Breach Of Trust. This morning, in tbe second court, a man named Mamat was, at the in stance of Mr. B. A. Gardiner, of the Rathbjuiue Dairy Farm, charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a cow. The accused maintains that384 words
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Article181 1915-01-14 9 In a letter to the Bo übay Chamber of Cotrmerce the Secretary to tbe Bombay Government says It has come to the not i of Government that in Singapore and Hong kong where liquidation of tho affairs of hostile trading concerns was undertaken local British firms gave181 words
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Article56 1915-01-14 9 Greece is to participate officially at the Panama Exhibition which opens in March. The Government has opened a credit of IOO.OOOfr. for the purpote. The Grecian exhibits will include models of ancient chefs dd'urre. photographs of historic monuments. a collection of the images of Byzautiue Emperors, and a special section56 words
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Article674 1915-01-14 9 Further Proceedings in Promissory Note Case. Yesterday was tbe third day of tbe trial of Ramanamy Cbitty and Tan Tiang Yew at Singapore assizes, and not until yesterday did the prosecution complete its case. Some alteration was then made in the charges against the prisoners. To one of674 words
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Article282 1915-01-14 9 A report by Eyewitness appearing in Rangoon papers, dated January 2, says The roads near the front present a kaleidoscope of the Btrangest contrasts, from Arab horsemen of tbe north African deserts, who are clothed in flowing robes of blue and scarlet, to tribesmen from282 words
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Article98 1915-01-14 9 The Belgian commission bare issued a further report which devotes several pages to the maltreatment of prisoners and wound id. Terrible instanced are recorded near Aerschot. Three Belgians who bad been captared, endured totturos rather than givo information. Their hinds were plunged into boiling water and98 words
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Article1480 1915-01-14 9 (From A Cobrbspondint.) Sourabaya, January 7. A general meeting of the members of the Java Rubber Planters' Association was held in the large upper hall of Maison Versteeg, Batavia, on the 29th ult., General J. O. H. de Voogt, president of the association, occupying tbe chair. The1,480 words
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Article398 1915-01-14 9 Stringent Regulations Enforced At Rangoon. We quote the following from the Rangoon Gazette of January 5 Word was received on Saturday by the commissioner of police from tho local agents of the Nippon Yusen Kainha Steamship Company that the Kiwachi .Mini of that lino was expected398 words
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Article83 1915-01-14 9 The undermentioned prices wi-re realised for rubber sold by auction by Messi s. Allen Dennys and Co. at their 114 th Kile and private tender at PenaDg on the 12'. h inst. 46,700 lbs. were sold Muoktu slii-i t No. 1 No. 2 ri i ii I83 words
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Article159 1915-01-14 9 The mail has brought the Dews that the London Presbytery, North, has arranged fur the induction of the Rev. W. Cross to tbe charge of tbe Singapore congregation, and has appointed the Rev. W. Dale, to proceed to Singapore to preside on this interesting occasion. Few159 words
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Article1915 1915-01-14 10 MEN AT WORK IN THE TRAINING CAMPS. The Service Battalions. As we have already mentioned, Radyard Kipling is writing a Mriaa of sketches in the I'irly Telegraph ui'ou the training of Lord Kitchener's armies. In these be expresses the opinion that the men are passionately in earnest1,915 words
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Article, Illustration79 1915-01-14 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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Article242 1915-01-14 10 Nearly 8,000 Mobilised for The War. The diary of the St. John Ambulance for the week ended December 1 shows tbe andiminished efforts and resources of this energetic order, which has done such magnificent work in the past. The official report says: A total of 7,448 men242 words
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Article140 1915-01-14 10 The report of the Bekoh Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the output for the year to June 30, was 124,861 lbs. of rubber, against the prospectus estimate of 105,000 lbs. The sale* in London and Singapore realised a sum of £13,596, showing an average gross price per140 words
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Article48 1915-01-14 10 Why," asked the weary-looking womu, "do you constantly refer to ysurself ac the goat of this household I Because," replied the irritable man, in a loud tone of voice, a goat is supposed to be able to eat any old thing and act as it be enjoyed it48 words
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Article698 1915-01-14 10 Lessons Learned at the Annual Inspection. The Penang Volunteers mastered all told 309 strong for their annual inspection on Monday last, when Major -General Reade, C.8., and Major Badham-Thornhiil, Steffi Officer, were present. After witnessing some operations, tbe general idea of which was that a gang of698 words
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Article261 1915-01-14 10 A Notable Anniversary in Its History- January 14 is a date of importance to Masonic historians, because on that day in 1739 Pope Clement XII. issued bis famous Bull forbidding assemblies of Freemasons, under tbe penalty of tbe rack and condemnation to tbn galleys. In France tbe edict had261 words
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Article91 1915-01-14 10 Pelepah Valley.— lo,ooo lbs. Kota Tinggi (Johore).— 6,Boo lbs. Siginting.— 4,3oo lbs. C10ve11y.— 8,349 lbs. Durian Sabatang.- 2,300 lbs. Burma Dev. Syndicate.— l,o72 lbs. United Malacca.— ll,o77 lbs. eight months 69,586 lbs. Chemborg Pedas.— 2B,92o lbs.; for year 205,165 lbs. Sembrong.— November, 1,829 lbs.; Deoem ber, 1,37891 words
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Article85 1915-01-14 10 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths sbow that, during the week ending Jauuary 9. there were 205 deaths (144 males, 61 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of 31.47. Malarial fever accounted for 21 deaths, phthisis 82, convulsions85 words
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Letter527 1915-01-14 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Having noticed your expression of reluctance to say all that might b.. said about Chinese company management, and ussuiuing that it included a reluctance to publish letters on tbe subject, I patiently awnite-d the report of the Ayer Molek meeting527 words
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Article578 1915-01-14 10 Won by Bachelor's Wedding After Protest. Tbo racing correspondent of The Statesman thus describe* the raco for the Viceroy's Cup at Calcutta- an event which ll year has passed almost entirely unnoticed outside racing circles in India: The usual glamour which somehow surrounds the racecourse on Cup578 words
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Article747 1915-01-14 11 No Dividend Advisable For The Present. Tbe fifth annual general meeting of the Alma Estates, Ltd., was held on December HO, at Shanghai. Mr. K. T. Byrne, presided, supported by Dr. H. S. Ivy, and Messrs. NO. Maitland, J. 11. Osborne, and I. J. 1.. Stewart (directors), and747 words
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Article644 1915-01-14 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Jan. 18, 1015. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Noil. Valoi Boyies. MUIIJ 2/- Allacar 1/4* 1 AntfloJava 2/9 3/- Anglo644 words
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Article243 1915-01-14 11 How the Germans Crossed a Marsh By Night. A reujiikdbk story of how a German army corps in it* retrtat from the Marne escaped from the Uond Marsh, -s is tol.l by Mr K.I ward M. iim-11. of Croydon, who has been visiting tin war area in connect243 words
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Article30 1915-01-14 11 The Britittli Government ia spending |-j, 500,000 in Canada on shrapnel sheila. The Armstrong Wbitwurth Company were to open nt w «tcil works «t Lonj>ucU, near Montreal, on December 1.30 words
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Advertisement63 1915-01-14 11 cute That Cough. When you have a troublesome cough, it dors not mean that you have consumption or th&t you aie goiDg to have it. but it does m<an that your lungs »re threatened, and it is |ust as well to be on the sale side and take Chanibrrlain'x ('ouch63 words
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Advertisement49 1915-01-14 11 Britannia'H the pride of the ocean, The home of the brave and the tree Australia's her fairest of daughters, The greatest of nations to be. May her progress ever continue, And li' r freedom for t vor endure, And may we Always be loyai To woods' Oreet Peppermint Owe.49 words
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Advertisement341 1915-01-14 11 LATEST ADVEPTISEMENTB "MOUTRIE" PIANOS are made In the East FOR TH^W 151 IE JQL T .^bV e» m\ m^^ kj JbW and are therefore 4^^Mtk^^^B^ for this Climate. CALL AND INSPECT OUR LATEST MODELS. S. Moutric Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. 'Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albibt and Bkncoolen Sikbits THE341 words
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Advertisement265 1915-01-14 11 PALLADIUM Singapore's Premier Theatre, i ORCHARD ROAD. TONIGHT' Commsncing 9 p.m. TO-HIBHT I FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY The Pick of the Film World, all Hew to Singapore THE LAST WILL TESTAMENT An Aqnila Masterpiece in T*o Masbive R.els TheSMUGGLERSLASTDEAL A Ihriilicg Story of smuggling in the early days. NEAR TO265 words
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Advertisement223 1915-01-14 11 PETER WALKER PETER^ WALKER I LAGER. /|®fo "The" Beer. P^bftytttdT^. Agents for Singapore GARNER, QUELGH HIBBERT. WOODROFFE A Co. Lid. I J m COMPANY. LIMITED. 21 31 12 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner Saturday, January 16. IMITTSIC BIT THE ZP^IRISI^nST TBIO SEA VIEW HOTEL Special Dinner AND223 words
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Article380 1915-01-14 12 1914. June 27— Assassination of Archdok-j FranzFerdinand and ljis consort at Serajevo. July 25.— AuBtrian ultimatum sent to Serria. August 1.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 23. Battle of Mons begins, and the French and380 words
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Article220 1915-01-14 12 Italy's Alliance of Thirty Years' Standing. The Petit Journal's Home correspondent tays: Baron Sonnino. Minister for Foreign Affairs, was not present at the Cabinet Council, which lasted from five to seven last evening, being detained at the Consult* by the weekly reception of the Diplomatic Corps.220 words
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Article151 1915-01-14 12 The report of tbe Killingtiall iliubben I >cvi'li>)iujt'Dt Syndicate, Limited, states that, aft< r writing otf X"264 {or depreciation on buildings and machinery there was a net profit for the ytar to Juno :i0 of X1, 567, which, with the amount of X1, 899 brought forward, leaves a151 words
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Article73 1915-01-14 12 Twelve thousand schoolboys between tho age* of 15 and IT have been enrolled as volunteer recruits in liirhu. They have been divvied iata Ivttuty couipinits, ami their military training is proceeding with all pos siblu Hpeud. It intended that they shall take the tit-Id next spring. Many will then be73 words
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Article510 1915-01-14 12 German Opportunity for Gun Testing. Will the German fleet come out to fight I asks a writer in The Standard. This question, which no one but the Emperor and his naval chiefs can answer, has been discussed almost to exhaustion by the armchair critics. The ayes and510 words
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Article311 1915-01-14 12 Wieliczka's 60 Miles of Magic Streets. V.'iiljc/.ka. one of the bases of the siege operations against Cracow, is a mining town 220 miles by rail west of Lemberg and nine miles S.E. of Cracow. It is built on the slopes of a hill which half encircles311 words
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Article283 1915-01-14 12 The sentiments of Dagonet in the London Heferee:— Wit How the word haunts one Nor day nor night can you escape it. Last week I received an invitation to spend a day in the country. It came from Wargr&ve. I couldn't go because I had an appointment with uiy doctor283 words
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Article439 1915-01-14 12 Continuous Chain Along Atlantic Coast. The violation of tbe neutrality laws in some of tbe Sooth American Republics is directing attention to the facilities for communication by wireless telegraphy now available in that part of the world. Probably few people realise bow rapid has been the439 words
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Article312 1915-01-14 12 Effective Regulation of Transport Service. Alderman Matison, ex Mayor of Middlesbrough, who went to tho front in charge of a motor ambularcc lent to the Hed Cross Society by the Middluabrongh Corporation, has returned home on leave, and in an interview nave an interesting account312 words
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Article279 1915-01-14 12 Foam That May Be Evidence Of A Submarine. In a litter to his parents at Putney a gunner on one of his Majesty* warships writes We get on all right. People were never kinder to us than they are now. All of us have received mufflers, woollen279 words
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Article1173 1915-01-14 12 Company Handicapped by Lack Of Capital. The fourth annual general meeting of the members of the Marawan (Java) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on December 9, 1914, at 18, Leadenhall Street, E.C., Mr. H. L. Coghlan, presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, It is with great regret that we1,173 words
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Advertisement231 1915-01-14 12 *6 m—Z "1%/bT P T ~WZ& XHE CAR OF" rm IHE DAY. V<Ju.^JW^B<B^B^fcB^KjB^MBBBE..»*-* HHNbWt p*^jfl rS^ *^S i ■b^LbS^b^ J' 9s EMPIII "The Little Aristocrat We Sell Them JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY Only AddreFs ORCHARD ROAD i Only A.'dre IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene231 words
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Article780 1915-01-14 13 DIRECTORS' AND SECRETARIES' ADVANCES. Financial Requirements The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Majedie (Johore) Robber Estate*, Ltd., was held on December 9, at the registered office of the company, 49 and 51, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. J. C. Sanderson (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said:780 words
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Article218 1915-01-14 13 The report of the Sekong Rubber Company, Limited, states that the output of dry robber for the year to July 81 amounted to 126,522 lbs., against 115,029 lbs. in 1912-18 the average gross sale price obtained per lb. was 2s. 1.8 d., against 3s. 2.3d. in 1912-13; the218 words
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Article90 1915-01-14 13 The report of the Badek Rubber Kstate, Limited, states tbat dating the year to Jane 30, the following produce was harvested on the estate: -Rubber, 6,006 lbs., roaliuing £521 gross citronella oil, 1,642 lbs., realising £252 coca powder, 43.8C6 lbs., realising £542 coffee (Hobusta), 1,280 cwts, realising90 words
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Advertisement92 1915-01-14 13 MIDLAND Motor Cycle Tyres and Tubes. 26 x 2J4" EXTRA HEAVY BICYCLE TYRES and TUBES. Large Stocks on Hand. Apply for terms to the Sole Agents, F. M. S. and Straits Settlements SINE DARBY CO., LTD., MALACCA, Singapore, Seremban and Johore Bahru. Rubber Machine Rolls. We are now in a92 words
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Advertisement380 1915-01-14 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. Mb Ifla MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Una. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON. MARSEILLES. HOMIWABD. OurWABO. 1018 1015 Dumbea Jan. 29 V.dela Cictat Jan. 17 Magellan Feb. 12 j A Steamer Jan. 81 V.delaCiotatFeb.26 Do. Feb. 14 Do. Feb. 28 For all particulars, apply J. Dr GOU KTOI9, Agent. '211 81380 words
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Advertisement421 1915-01-14 13 NOTICES. NOTICE. Applications will be received at tbe Master Attendant's Office, Singapore, up to noon on lbeVBrd January, 1916, for tbe appointment of 2ad Boarding Officer, Marine Department, Penang. Salary £180 p.a. rising by annual increments of £10 to £230 with a Dnty Allowance of £50 p.a. and free uniform.421 words
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Advertisement1243 1915-01-14 14 SINGAPORE S OMLY COMPANY. L*" 6 l Ml °U p CW>IT L 0F ANY EABTtRM COMPANY PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. *> THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFPIO> I Wir.ohe.ta*- Houas. Hngapor«. LONDON OFFIGE I 82, Old ••wry. ".O. Tha O-mpaay baa £20.000 deputed with the S^noie Ooart ot1,243 words
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Advertisement453 1915-01-14 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Eazuyosbi Tsgiu, Esq. Vice PrecideDt. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minami, Ksq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND453 words
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Advertisement914 1915-01-14 14 INSURANCE. RESOLUTIONS (or tbe NEW \BAR ehould be made with tbe determination of not breaking them. Many live up to the letter and the spirit of tbeir roao'vtß while other* break loose frcm bondage through some fiery wbim The closing bourn of the OLD YEAR are introspective with results not914 words
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Article1168 1915-01-14 15 THE NEW LOCAL ORDERS AND RULES. Following is the conclusion of the draft orders and rales proposed to be made under the Traction Engine* and Motor Can Ordinance 1911. The second part appeared in our yesterday's edition. 25. If any circumstances (other than a change of ownership)1,168 words
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Advertisement203 1915-01-14 15 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO H. IW. THE KINO. 'WAYGOOD LIFTS ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC HAND POWER FOX Hotels, Offices, Hospitals AND Public and Private Buildings. SOLI AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Limited,, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. NOTICF. WEBT203 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-14 15 Tor Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wtods Great Peppermint Care Is Bd.12 words
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Advertisement317 1915-01-14 15 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 t0 and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY f^/^^^Wpl THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, Y^|Crs<Py JOHORF. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. The New Mail Train Service enable* na to317 words
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Advertisement38 1915-01-14 15 HXNDS' Post-Hole Diggers. I U HWKJs\ -r^~V7 y r^r\X>T\ A 9-inch hole, 22 inches deep SXhiKjU J\U I through clay in ONE MINUTE. Stock sizes 6 in., 9 in., 10^ in., 12 inch. SOLE AGENTS McAlister Co., Ltd.38 words
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Advertisement413 1915-01-14 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilfillan Co,, Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SECONDHAND MOTOR CAR WANTED. Wanted to bay, good second hand ear, 4 seater. Apply T., c/o Straits Times. 11l413 words
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Advertisement346 1915-01-14 16 WANTS. CHARGE OF CHILD WANTED. Young lady with nursing experience will take charge of child in return for passage to England. Apply S. P., c/o Straits Times. 18 1 19 1 ARMOURER SERGEANT WANTED. Wanted, an Armourer Sergeant. Salary 1324 per annum, free quarters. Duties to commence at ence. On346 words
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Advertisement568 1915-01-14 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD MM TO LET. Room* to let at ZETLAND HOUSB. Apply at No 1, Robinson Road. 4 1 v TO BE LETImmediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply t j Stephens, Paul ft Co. 4 1 a TO BE LET. Compound bouse No. 6-4, Oxley Road568 words
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Advertisement401 1915-01-14 16 WOTICE3. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 <fc 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Shipobandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoenis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Befit Mnltip'.ar Brasd Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained FROM BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail-Makers, Estate401 words
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Advertisement360 1915-01-14 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street ***** READY. IN STOCK. NOW *****4 2,500 Krgs Hobbucks Coloured Paint Oil and Sundries, 800 Pieces OaWd. Plain Sbeete, 6,600 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 3,000 lbs. Insertion Cloth, 10.0C0 ieet Balata and Hair Btlting, I'i.OCO assorted Files 6,003 lbs. Bleaebed Tallow, 560 Engineer's360 words
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Advertisement456 1915-01-14 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 1810 b 12-2 16 TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain alterations to advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates of steamers, often roach uh too late to be complied witb, we wish to refer advertisers and readers generally to456 words
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Miscellaneous227 1915-01-14 16 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellane ous wants of every description are inserted at tbe prepaid rate of tl per (oat lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Kirths, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exoeeding four lines, (1 each in so* ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scalb Rates227 words
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