The Straits Times, 19 February 1915
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Title Section13 1915-02-19 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.727 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1915. PRICE 10 CBNTB.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement270 1915-02-19 1 l|Rß|li: Exceptional Bargains AT KATZ BROS., LTD. DRESS TWEEOB Exceedingly cheap line in Ladii s' Cottome Tweeds, llf tSU OUllinuo most Haiti ble for CoßtnmeH and Golf Skirts. Strong Suiting*, suitable for Ladies walking skirts Width 54 inches. and Boys' tuMs. Width 64 inch«. Price: $1 .50 per yard. Price270 words
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Advertisement174 1915-02-19 1 R H R I N S fI N '^p"™^ rhri, E.cefe.cc- p n d l u o n u AND COMPANY, f W^ AND COMPANY, Sole Agents for Sole Agents for SINGAPORE ft DISTRICTS. I I SINGAPORE ft DISTRICTS. VIRGINIAN yJ^/W/ EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES jp I] lm No 16 > Special,174 words
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Advertisement10 1915-02-19 1 Eternlt Asbestos Slates. Boli Aqknts: AOAMBON. GILFIIUVN 4 CO., LTD10 words
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Article287 1915-02-19 2 Hurrying Forward Antwerp And Namur Defences. The Matin relates tbat the late King Leopold of Belgium, when the forts of Antwerp, Hay and Namur were being constructed under his orders, fonnd among bis entourage and his familiar friends a spirit of reustance to his plans. His287 words
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Article578 1915-02-19 2 Messrs. Samuel Montagu, writing under date January 14, say The only addition from abroad to its reserves, announced by the Bank of England, was the sum of £#21,000, in bar gold, purchased on the 7th inst. As a farther scm of £1,000,000 was set aside on account578 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement636 1915-02-19 2 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10 c 13 415 "IhtoeT I, the undersigned. Tan Hong, of Chop Ban Joo, of Koala Kuba, Stlangor, hereby give notioe tbat as from tbe 6th636 words
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Advertisement307 1915-02-19 2 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION BjREAD BROTHERS, u-ii^ CU>kJtfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLO rvEDYWHCAE. ORDER IN FAM LV PACKAGES AffT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER KPO7 817, Oiohfcwi Road. IiIPLOWi kSU FIS9T PSIZI i -HORTIOULTURAL SHOW 6INOAPOKB iSiC arianged Flo Baiaet*. It ja jaeM, WreathiS.is«»et» and Floral Formi of all307 words
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Advertisement72 1915-02-19 2 Don't Cough. It is abhurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure you. You don't know where a persistent cough will land you. You can't afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a72 words
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Advertisement426 1915-02-19 2 The Straits Times FOR F.¥.B. READERS. The New Mail Train Serrioe enable* oa to ■end into the F.M.S. eaoh evening a Special Edition of Tbe Straits Time* oonUining all the important telegrams and news received op to a late hoar in tbe afternoon. This edition oan be bought in tne426 words
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Advertisement107 1915-02-19 2 HIGH-CLASS 1% TAILOR \wk and Outfitter. I j I U A ar S° B cok ol ready-made tropical clothing, lv in all »ices, elvays on hand, ready for I I 9 immediate delivery. Should a very largo ~~nm^ I If order be required, arrangements can be made v J I107 words
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Advertisement247 1915-02-19 3 r.HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLYER QUAY. Quality. Quantity. Economy. Tic three eotials whiob every p rson should consider before buyiou any article in tbe iuatktt. Ihcy can be obtaintd roly from the u°u of tlio world faiicus ATANK NIGRAH PILLS. 1. The pUs247 words
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Advertisement905 1915-02-19 3 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending January 30, 1915. Gentlemen,— I herewith beg to submit my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks ending January 80. The accompanying sheet of mine measure ments and assay returns shows a total of905 words
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Advertisement402 1915-02-19 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. Company's Vessels will be despatched as follows: TO POBT BWETTBNHAM PENANG Lama At 4 p.m. every Wednesday. For Terms aod ratei ol freight and passage, apply to BOUPTBAD CO. Agents. W-l a M. IYI, MEBBAGERIEB MARITIMES. Mail Line. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON,402 words
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Advertisement620 1915-02-19 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Suez Oanal and vioe versa. They are modem vessels oareying only lst-clasa pamengera, specially bailt for the Eastern Passenger Trade. Passenger aocommodation is situated on (ho bridge aod shade leeks620 words
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Advertisement617 1915-02-19 4 STEAMER SAILINOS. ¥T& oJ BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANQ, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills o( Lading issued lor Chin* CoMt, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioao Ports. Steamers wiU leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Bom*»ard (for Europe). I Connecting617 words
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Advertisement486 1915-02-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.KJ tAPANMAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe in maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the486 words
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Advertisement673 1915-02-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisot, Semerak, BMbok, lielantan Tabai. Bangnara, Tolopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamai. Bandon, Langsuen, Taka, Ohampon, KobJak and Bangkok. »A STEAMER Qut Departure ASDANG Feb. 90, 3 pm. •a. MAHIDOL Feb. 93 i. 97, 3 p.m. 8.8.673 words
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Advertisement623 1915-02-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SNIP CO.I LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY fCO.. LTD. pa The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool ontwards (or the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards (or London. Amsterdam and Antwerp evnry fortnight; (or Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and (or Marseille),623 words
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Advertisement500 1915-02-19 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVURT-MUTBCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELA WAN DELI SABANO, OOLOMHO (optional) PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamers are due on or about the under montiooM dates Outward. Homeward. 1915 1916 Karimata Fob. 19 Grotius Feb. JO P. Juliana Fbb. 19 Kambacg%n500 words
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Article104 1915-02-19 5 FIXTURES Friday, February 19. High Water, 1.10 a.m., 1.29 p.iu. Saturday, February 20. High Water, 1.86 a.m., 2.8 p.m. Sunday, February 21. High Walor, 2.6 a.m., 2 52 pm P. and O. outward mail expected. Monday, February 22. High Water, Ml a.m., 8/0 p.m. Amateur Performance, Victoria104 words
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Article107 1915-02-19 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on February 19, 1015. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Hye Leong 18-2-15 Inner Roads Chinese Prinoe Outer Roads Mai. ice Inner Roads Circe No. 6 Wharf Beneder 19-2 15 No. 8 Wharf Kut Sang No. 7 Wharf107 words
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Article93 1915-02-19 5 A London telegram to the New York Times, dated December 29, states Notices to quit the areas have been served by the police on persons regarded as undesirable in the coast towns adjoining the Tyneside district and Sunderlaad. The persons affected include aliens of enemy countries, i aturalised aliens of93 words
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Article194 1915-02-19 5 To-dat. Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 3pm P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Batn Pahat Mena 8 pm Penang and Rangoon Lightning Bpm llanka and Billiton V. Oathoorn 4pm Si-lat Pandjang, Bcngkalix, Siak and I'akan Baroe Brouwer 4 pm Bawoan, Sonrabaya, Raodjermassin, Satgen, Kutu Baroe,194 words
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Article61 1915-02-19 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Sardinia left Colombo and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday afternoon. February 21. Lift >iho*poe». Dua w Lowdok Abiit»i>. Jan. 8 February 4 Feb. 4 Jan. 14 12 Feb. VI Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 28 Jan. 2961 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article150 1915-02-19 5 EXCrANOE Simarou, February 19, 191.".. O» Lomdo* Bank 4 m/i H/4& Demasd Private 8 m/a 2/4 i| On Imdu Bank T. T. :i O« HoMSßona...Bank d/d 22* U>BaA>«BAi....Bankd/d r 102} Oa Java Bank T. T. 141* Oa Japab Bank d/d U4) Sovereigns buying rate 18.64 India Council Biile last issue150 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article184 1915-02-19 5 10 10 AmiAn^ 8.00 1 1 Ayer Wang O.IS L 0 10 Belat 2.50 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Karupai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 10 10 Kinta Association 61 41 KintaTin 1.13.0 a 41 Lahat Mine* 10 7.00 Malayan Collierit* £1 JU Malayan Tina 1.7.6 10 10 Middleton184 words
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Article617 1915-02-19 5 ££g Bny«. MM. a/, a/. Aiiam i/** i/7i 41 41 Anglo-Jaw 8/- 8/6 3/- 3/- Anglo-Main 7/0 a/- 3/- BatangMakka -/7j /10 41 il Batu fig» 1.6.0 1.16.6 2/- 2/- Bekob /10 1/1 41 41 Bokit Kajang 1.7.S 1.10.0 41 41 Bukit «'.;«4 f «o 2.0.0 2.5.0 norn 'II-617 words
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Article126 1915-02-19 5 %&1 Bn Jl ill. Smeltins U>. 11/8 12/6 41 41 Prel. 1.2 d 1.4-0 6/- 8/- Blectric T'wftyi 2/6 8/6 10 10 Fraaer Ne»ve 51.00 62.60 60 60 Hammer k Co. 90.00 96.00 100 Howarth Erekine 46.00 100 7%Prd. 95.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 100.00 18 10 Maynard126 words
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Article56 1915-02-19 5 United Engineers 0% 11,284 600 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,87H,000 l%puj Spore Municipal *i% of 1907 11,000,000 par Spore Municipal 4+% of 1009 11,000,000 bbi Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,00f 10% dii Spore Municipal 4% £800,001 03 «*»The qootations of sterling shares must ■>56 words
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Advertisement25 1915-02-19 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood*' Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d, BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.25 words
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Advertisement103 1915-02-19 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. February 20. At Greenbank, chancery line, teak household furniture, Motor Car, etc., at 2.80. February 25.— At No. 44, Grange Koad, teak household furniture, Cottage, piano, etc., property of Mr. J. M. Soeters, at 2.30. February 34.— At No. IA Raffles Quay, teak office furniture,103 words
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Advertisement283 1915-02-19 5 A JEWEL AMONGST CIGARETTES. CIGARETTES f f v VIRGINIA No. 555 leaf Per (in of 50, OC? cents. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factoties by the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain's Greatest High-Class Ogarotte and Tobacco Factory. DRINK! DRINK! CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER METHODS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CARE283 words
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Advertisement85 1915-02-19 5 RUBBER STUMPS WANTED. Wanted, for Mty/Jone delivery, 26,000 young rabber litomps. Please give (all pirti ealars and pcioe, delivered Sungei Si pot Station to Manager, Trong Estate. 19-3 262 oh.n Buchanan's "Royal Household" Whisky as supplied regularly to Royalty. Bnohanan'a bold tho largest (took* of any Srm in Sootlaod. It85 words
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Advertisement60 1915-02-19 5 9 KATHLVN SERIALS 3 LATEST WAR NEWS 9 AT THK HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road, TO-NIOHT 9.30 TO-NIOHT THE ADVENTURiS OF KATHLVN No. XI. THE FORGED PARCHMENT (TWO PARTS). No xii. THE KINGS WILL (TWO PARTS). 2 LATEST WAR GRAPHICS 2 Along with Specially Picked Films DUIIN'I THK CHINESE60 words
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1014 1915-02-19 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19. AT THE FRONT. There is but little progress at the front. The despatches from Sir John French deal with the names of places which were familiar four months ago. and they indicate that our positions are not without an <•'. tnent of serious danger.1,014 words
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Article12 1915-02-19 6 No services will be held at St. Matthew's Church on Sunday next.12 words
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Article19 1915-02-19 6 The anniversary meeting of the Chinese Christian Association, arranged for to-night, has been postponed until oircumstanoes are more favourable.19 words
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Article38 1915-02-19 6 The Singapore mortality returns for tbe week ending February 18, show a total death roll of 211, a ratio per mille of the population of 3832. Two Europeans died, one Eurasian, 148 Chinese, 88 Malays and 26 Indian".38 words
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Article29 1915-02-19 6 A German aviator nas been found dead in tbe Thames estuary with a bullet in tbe lung. He is believed to have been a raider on Sheerness at Christmas.29 words
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Article34 1915-02-19 6 Tbe Libre Parole says that M. Miller and, the French War Minister, has received an anonymous letter enclosing X1 60.000 to be used for the purchase of war material for the French army. Exchange.34 words
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Article41 1915-02-19 6 At a meeting of the Cork Corporation a motion to remove the name of Professor Kuno Meyer from tho roll of freemen was carried by twenty-four votes to three. The honour had been conferred upon the German professor two years ago.41 words
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Article42 1915-02-19 6 Robert Allen, aged ten, died at Hartlepool in mail week as the result of tbe bombardment. The deceased, who was the one hundred and eleventh victim, was struck by fragments of shell in the breast and tlii::li while running along the street.42 words
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Article40 1915-02-19 6 Both English and American merchants, resident at Tientsin and Shanghai, complain of the fact that the Japanese military authorities at Tsingtau do not allow tbe visit to Tsingtau of any foreign steamers, the port being open to Japanese ships only.40 words
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Article42 1915-02-19 6 The authorities in Alsace have issued a decree depriving Herr George Wei 11, member of the Reichstag for Strasburg, who entered the French army, of his seat. According to German laws, he can, therefore, never be re-elected a member of tbe Reichstag.42 words
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Article42 1915-02-19 6 A recent leader in tbe Berliner Tageblatt states that, contrary to official prediction, it is uncertain whether Germany's hopes will be fulfilled and she will be victorious. The paper adds: "We know the present, but not tbe future, strength of the enemy."42 words
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Article45 1915-02-19 6 According to a letter received on December 18 by a London woman from a friend who has just left Germany, the German people were thrown into ecstacies recently over tbe announcements in tbe German press to the effect that Canada bad been annexed by Germany.45 words
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Article47 1915-02-19 6 The Tagliche Randscbau, referring again to the alleged tendency of France to conclude a separate peace, asserts that same weeks ago France made an attempt in that direction through tbe medium of a neutral Power, but that Germany refused the negotiations on the basis proposed by France.47 words
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Article58 1915-02-19 6 The financial results of tbe Batavia rubber exhibition hare turned out to be so satisfactory that besides defraying tbe cost of purchasing tbe rubber-testing installation, which, it is understood, is to be presented to tbe Netherlands Indian Central Rubber Institute, now in process of formation, the committee are also enabled58 words
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Article64 1915-02-19 6 Herr Karl Liebknecbt, the German Socialist leader, has been incorporated in the army (says a telegram from Switzerland to the Paris Humanity). The authorities decided after his protest against the war in the Reichstag that energetic measures must be taken to close his mouth. A trial for high treason would64 words
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Article77 1915-02-19 6 Attention is drawn to Messrs. Powell and Co. s advertisements that the auction sale of household furniture which was announced to be held at their saleroom to-day (Friday) is postponed to Wednesday, February 24, at 10.30 a.m. The sale of Major Poarless' furniture at Greenbank, Chancery Lane, will be held77 words
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Article68 1915-02-19 6 After six months of the war, Russia occupies 30,000 square unites of Austrian and 8,000 square miles of Prussian territory, says a special Times of Ceylon cable, dated February 8. Germany occupies 17,000 square miles of French, Belgian and Luxemburg territory and 16,000 square miles of Polish territory. France occupies68 words
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Article89 1915-02-19 6 As a result of the terrible havoc wrought among German officers, it is predicted by a Berlin paper that in two years' time the Kaiser's troops will be mainly officered by men promoted from the ranks. This would be an entirely new departure, for hitherto such promotion has been practically89 words
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Article85 1915-02-19 6 Somebody has been writing about the sorrows of the swagger military tailors, who have been overwhelmed with war orders, and who daily sorrow over tbe casualty lists, sincerely mourning long credit suits whose wearers figure in the roll of honour." But the best story is that of the moneylender who,85 words
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Article132 1915-02-19 6 The coast shipping traffic of Japan is now at tbe lowest ebb, the steamer freight on coal between Moji and Yokohama having declined to the bed-rock rate of 50 sen per ton, says the Manchuria Daily News. The reverse is, however, tbe case with the oceangoing service. A dearth of132 words
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Article445 1915-02-19 6 Tbe London Gazette announces that the Order of St. John of Jerusalem has been conferred upon tbe Maharaja >f Ilikanir. Mr. H. B. BannoD, partner in the firm of <|ibb and Hope, advocates and solicitors, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving this week for Home. Ignace Jan. Paderewski, the445 words
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Article25 1915-02-19 6 The lecture on Robert Browning which was to have been given to-night, by Bishop Eveland in the Anglo-Chinese School, has been indefinitely postponed.25 words
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Article56 1915-02-19 6 On or about March 1 there will be exhibited from a beacon on Tanjong Tebor. in the Malacca Straits, a Hashing red light of tbe Aga type, which gives twenty flashes every minute. The height of the lantern above high water is 20 feet and tbe light56 words
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165 1915-02-19 6 There are now several newspapers published in the trenches by journalist soldiers. L Echo de 1' Argonne is well known already. Amongst others which deserve a special mention is the Poilu," newspaper of the trenches of Champagne, which is p. inted daily to the extent165 words
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Article225 1915-02-19 6 Writing from France a Daily Call corre spondent says Care bas been taken to reckon up the German aerial loiaoa aa near as possible, and it is believed that it now is correct to say that the enemy bas lost seven Zeppelins since the war began, and225 words
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Advertisement102 1915-02-19 6 WHY NOT TRY iSSm nuns A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sola by HIGH CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE. British -made Cotton Wash Fabric Self -White-Colours Printed Designs For Lasting and Economy TOBKALCO surpasses all other wash cottons. SPLENDID SELECTION OF NEW DESIGNS AT JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. The Royal Household" Scotch Whisky102 words
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Advertisement146 1915-02-19 6 ALHAMBRA TIM Hinif ClMM«to«r«»li TfeMtiw, Uaeh Read TO-NIGHT, Bnd Show, 0.-tS Phenomenal Faaturt: GREATNESS AND DOWNFALL IN S PARTS. A drama in real life and a drama M the stage. a Drama of Blow*- teteetlv* Work BLUE PETE'S ESCAPE IN S PARTS Strong and ingenious in contrivance. attention-holding, gripping and146 words
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Article2345 1915-02-19 7 NEW PHASE OF SEA WAR. The Appointed Day Arrives. BRITISH SEAMEN DO NOT FLINCH. Ships Sailing as Usual. TH-M.RA*. London, February 18, 6.80 a.m The day appointed by Germany for a blockade of Great liriuin finds British shippers unperturbed. The cross-channel services aic unaltered, though Germany anticipated the2,345 words
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Article57 1915-02-19 7 Rbdtbb's Tblbobam. London, February 17, 1.10 p.m. In the House of Commons in reply to a question Mr. Roberts stated that a report on indentured Indian immigrants in the West Indies was being presented. The general conclusion is that tbe advantages of the system far outweigh the disadvantages,57 words
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Article53 1915-02-19 7 Rsutkb's Telboram. London, February 17, 6.40 p.m. Tallows 48/- 48 9. Standard Copper 63; Spelter 32. Linseed Argentine 49/9. Cottonseed 150 Indian Wheats, White Kadachi 60/6; Delhi 61/6. (AprilMay, paid) Rosafe 68/8 (paid) Toria 62/6. Hemp 27 (paid.) Iron 66/5. Wheat 61/6 (buyers). Linseed 51/6 (paid.) Linseedoil53 words
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Article517 1915-02-19 7 Germany and Holland's Shipping Trade. The Hague, February 1815 The Copen- I liagen correspondent of the Daily Mail learns from a reliable source that tho war council at Berlin has abandoned the project of an attack in foroe on Egypt and has decided to transfer the517 words
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Article235 1915-02-19 7 The Work of the Conference Resumed. Late on Wednesday afternoon the general orders on the board at the Volunteer drill hall contained one to the effect thai, members of the Methodist Mission were excused from duty until further notice. Those not then out on duty returned to Oldham235 words
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Article162 1915-02-19 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am directed by the Governor to inform you that His Excellency has received a telegram from the Secretary of State requesting that notice may be given in tbe press to the effect that the Board of Trade will162 words
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Article76 1915-02-19 7 A coaS famine is threatening in Holland, as shortly tho import of coal from Germany will be considerably restricted. According to Het Yolk only 4o per cent, of the usual quantity of coal imported during normal times from Germany is 'now crossing the frontier, and in a short time this76 words
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Article470 1915-02-19 7 DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. Advantages and Disadvantages. RkUTKR s TILIOBAM. London, February 17, 4.2.1 a.m. In the House of Lords, Lord Cnr/.on invited Lord Crewe to make a statement concerning tbe proclamation for creating an Executive Council in tbe United Provinces, lie referred to tbe Kaj470 words
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Article16 1915-02-19 7 RiCTKR'.s IIUQRAM. London, February 17. The death of Professor Cbeyne, the biblical scholar, is announced.16 words
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Article126 1915-02-19 7 iFhom Dor Own Cokkkspondknt.) Penang, February 18. Mr. Reginald A. P. Hogan, of the firm of Hogan and Ivens, the doyen of the Penang Bar, died yesterday. References to bis death were made in Court by Mr. Justice Ebden, Mr. Justice Strcombe Smith and the Hon. A. R.126 words
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Article117 1915-02-19 7 (From A Corbbspondint.) Kobruary 15. During the next few days there will be a big exodus of Europeans from the State. Mrs, Langhaui Carter leaven for England, Mr. Highneld, of the Railways, is going on furlough, and Mr. ami Mrs. Oollins, also of the Hailways, will be leaving117 words
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Correspondence.
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Article626 1915-02-19 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I'lmie allow me to thank Mrs. White lor ber able and interesting reply to my letter of the 7th inst. While agreeing with her in some pointa regarding married life amongst the Chiuese generally. I venture to submit that the626 words
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Article353 1915-02-19 8 (From A Cobbbspondbnt.) Labuan, February 12, 1916. Mr. G. A. Phillips, clerk in charge of the Post Office here, is under orders to proceed to Singapore on transfer. Mr. Phillips is very popular with moat of bis brother office mates. It is stated that Dr. Cleverton, our Medical353 words
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Article65 1915-02-19 8 A change of programme is to be pat on at the Gaiety Picture Palace to-night. Among the pictures to be shown is an Empire Exclusive Series, Saint George and the 'Dragon, an historical romantic drama in three reels. There will also be pictures of the Wattle round Dixmude, a new65 words
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Article438 1915-02-19 8 Completion of a Great UnderTaking. A contributor to the Pall Mall Gazette in m<ul week writes The great bridge across the Ganges at Sara is being crossed by train (or the first time to-day and will be opened for goods traffic almost immediately and for passenger traffic438 words
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Article156 1915-02-19 8 Mrs. H. P. Clodd 126 Mrs. Leggatt 80 Mrs. Micbell 10 A Male Sympathiser 26 Mrs. Beatty 6 Mrs. \v. H. Nitt 40 Monthly Subscriptions Collected by Mrs. Innes. Mrs. R. O. N. Anderson 10 Collected by Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Macpherson 8 Mrs. Newton156 words
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Article102 1915-02-19 8 The final of the Warders' billiard tourna ment was played off at their club on Saturday, the finalists being Mr. Lyons and Mr. White. Mr. White led most of the way and near the end wm 10 ahead, but the finish was very keenly contested and the result was Mr.102 words
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Article89 1915-02-19 8 In referring to the German and Austrian attempt to depose Mr. D. Siffert from the position of Senior Consul at Shanghai, the Hongkong Daily Press says:— An incident of a somewhat similar character occurred at Canton. Here, it seems, a British cadet, proposed for membership of the club by the89 words
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Advertisement56 1915-02-19 8 The pridt, 1 f other day* had fled. Weak was Lie chest and bowed his bead, Hi* (needs bad goae to their Ust borne, And he, alas was left aim. He courted death to rtd hi* ills, No longer life cjulj be endure, Bat do* tV» happy as can be,56 words
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Advertisement51 1915-02-19 8 Don't RUk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is simple thing to do, but tbe effect marvelous. For sale oy all fc l>ispen. aarius and51 words
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Advertisement321 1915-02-19 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR, Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INVITED. WEARNE BROS., LTD., ORCHARD ROAD. Telegraphic Address "RUNNYMEDB," I'ENANO. ft^XT" 1 A Code: ABC. sth Edition fit lL» Telephone No. 643 Sc 6 -eT^ YW/ tritt^^^* PHKMG. I> WELL-KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE EAST. ADELPHI HOTEL Every attention321 words
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Advertisement368 1915-02-19 8 afc LOUIS ROEOERER CHAMpAfiNE c p of n *> was one of the three Wines "^rfV BU PP liedattheLord Mayors V^ i^ Banquet in November, 1914. Sole Importers t h| hibbert. woodroffe if™ AND COMPANY. LIMITED. ■?T*3"3 (Iki'ORFiiRATRD IN EN.ILAND). Sgaa——J TWINE MERCHANT!, P\d Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay State*. RAFFLES368 words
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Advertisement124 1915-02-19 9 IX IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant tpd»e)U CASE ALL DEALERS. If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait, as a limited number only of copies were printed. The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1915.124 words
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Advertisement253 1915-02-19 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore f Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Messrs. Eoh Co., Bras Basah Road. The Asiatio Rubber and Produce Co., 169. Ceoil Street. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Buropt Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel253 words
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Advertisement251 1915-02-19 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 #S?x *J?S^w*\ ana to THE MUNICIPALITY l&jg^^^i THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. BRITISH-MADE MACHINE, THE "UNION" "*r THE UNION TRADING COY. RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE251 words
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Advertisement51 1915-02-19 9 Sailmaking AWNINGS. TARPAULINS, BOAT COVERS, SAILS, TENTS, CANVAS BLINDS, ORE BAGS, MAIL BAGS AND CANVAS WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BY Experienced Sailmakers, under European Supervision, AT MODERATE RATES. SPECIALITY: WILLESDEN TREATED GREEN WATERPROOF and ROTPROOF TENT DUCK, for TENTS, LAUNCH AWNINGS, Etc., Samples and Estimates Free. McALISTER Co., Ltd., SAILMAKINQ51 words
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Advertisement406 1915-02-19 10 PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. TW 00-paa, bas CaO.OOa ***>•. wtt. Iha l>aa, O- -N^ 3^ te Wfc f^ M-* 1* A-a»^ O.^^ A- ta j^rtWalßa TO O M LIBERAL CQMWtSHOW TO BROKERS. For an partlowlaw. apply to a H. FA.IB. Manactac DUaiaua. INSURANCE. CANTON406 words
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Advertisement262 1915-02-19 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABBURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. EsTABLISHBD 1882. Direct Government •uoervision. Government Audit. Polioies are "WORLU WIDE." and Nonforfeitable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding olaims. New Buaineaa, 1918, 0ver.. .19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made looaUy. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South262 words
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Advertisement434 1915-02-19 10 BAHKIN6. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-CP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RBSERVB FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at 9/- 115,000,000 bilver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Propnotors 116,0004)00 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mz. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dod well, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M.434 words
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Advertisement447 1915-02-19 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 18S8. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000 Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 1790.000. President. Kaznyclu Yagia, Esq. Vioe President. Kojoro Nakagawa, Esq, DIRECTORS. lyetosbi Sada, E<<q. Kyorokn Yamanari, Esq. Sbiogo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPCH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES447 words
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Advertisement991 1915-02-19 10 SALES JY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TEaK II -ISRHO .0 FLRNITURB, ETC., At Powell ft Co.'» Sile-rocm, On Wednesday, Fcbr-xxa.wy 94, nt 10.30n.rn. VERY HANDSOME CARVED TEAK SII)*BOARI>S WITH MIRROR PANELS; teak telenoopio dining table to seat 24 persons American rofrigurator etc. Exoellenl nhina dinner, dessert and tea services,991 words
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Article1050 1915-02-19 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A New Commercial Wagon. Some months ago, writes a correspondent in the Commercial Motor, when the writer had the pleasure of visiting the ArrolJobnston works, he was lucky enough to find the first example of the most recent heavy commercial vehicles1,050 words
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Advertisement196 1915-02-19 11 DJINN MARINE MOTORS FOR EVERY GLASS OF VESSEL. Admitted to be more economical, flexible and accessible than any other make. British Design and Manufacture Throughout. Full Particulars from the Sole Agents i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE:. THE HONGKONG ROPE,MANUFACTtIRIIG CO. (EatAbliihed 1883) MAJWTAOTUBERS OF I PURE ROPE I I196 words
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Advertisement41 1915-02-19 11 Cure for Blues. Correct taht disordered stomach with a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets, and that feeling of distress and despondency will ilis ippear like magic. They are a sure cure for the blue*. For sale by all dispensaries and Dealer*.41 words
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Advertisement236 1915-02-19 11 0* fcf* 3 1 t! •.t fcii tut l-^-^t; DUNLOP TYRES ECLIPSE all others. |^PUWLOP^ 43 R Ob i nsoll R Oad Singapore. Tvanr& highly r^e^Gommends C\^ VAN HOUTfilsrs W COCOA. UJLrUjQJ. fvmk is so s/re/tcft/teniny and v I^l ffiMja A c/e/zcious flavouring <j/so I^J^^^^Sv H* /or puc/c/inqs anc/ pastry236 words
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Advertisement412 1915-02-19 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SECOND-HAND BILLIARD TABLE WMTED. Wanted, a modern Second-band Billiard Table in good condition by good maker. Apply to Box 878, Straits Times. 10 2 a 32 3 MUSIC.412 words
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Advertisement329 1915-02-19 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO TO BE LET Immediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul ft Co. 41 n TO LET. Houses Ncs. 7 and 8b Chancery Lane. Apply to CHING KENG LBB ft CO., Auctioneers 1811 TOUTNo. IBS, auoj Street. Apply M. Guatoo, 8. Prince Street.329 words
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Advertisement542 1915-02-19 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD, FURNISHED FLAT TO LET. 31, The Creaoent, Tan jong Katong, for 8 months from Ist May. Apply A. E. Baddeley, el j Onthrie Co Ltd. 2714. n TO LET. Compound House, No. 618, Upper Serangoon Road, known a* Devonhnret. Immediate entry. Apply UUTHKIK Co. Ltd.542 words
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Advertisement531 1915-02-19 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIATACO. 108 ft 109. Market street, Telephone No. 431, Shlpohandlen, Government and Munioipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols. Aobnts i The Mulcott Belting Co., a Best Multiplar Brand H-^ Beltings. 1- 80-8-11 BOARD AND LODGING. BMRD »K0 RESIDENCE. Rooms to let with or without board. Terms531 words
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Advertisement474 1915-02-19 12 NOTICES. fiUAN HAT ft CO., 37. Philip street. ***** READY l^oK NOW 3/2/15. 8,000 Ergs '^(j Dfnjw Hubbnck's Coloared P Oil scd Sundries 30,000 feet Leather, tlfclata and Hair Belting, 30,000 Assorted Filer, 60,000 Changkols, Hammer and xc Handles, 8,000 American Axes, 30,000 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 60.000 lbs. Galvd.474 words
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Advertisement478 1915-02-19 12 ALL BRITISH 600DS. We can supply anything in the line of Ships Stores, to craft of arty size, from the Smallest to a Mail Boat. HIN WATT CO. Telephone 421 181, BUrkat Strsst TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain alterations to advertisements, such as changes in sailing dales of478 words
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Miscellaneous233 1915-02-19 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 81 per tons lines tor one or two insertions. Notioes of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, II each insev ion. For p.p.c. oards, on page 8, 12. Inch So alb233 words
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