The Straits Times, 14 April 1915
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Title Section13 1915-04-14 1 The Straits Times. VO. 24.772 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 14. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement180 1915-04-14 1 Nil Mil I -I 13 A I Most Wonderful Value Ever Offered New Consignment Just Received EDEN WASH FLANNEL PRICE An Ideal Cloth for Makes up beautiP.vjamas.Jumpers fu||y for tailored Ladies' Shirt- M m waists, Tennis Shirtwaists. Shirts, etc, etc Made in Stripes Once worn always and worn Plain Shades.180 words
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Advertisement39 1915-04-14 1 SLEDGE MILK IS OBNUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE DERNESE ALPS. r i^NESE/SVMII/C K t L. A A*k tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.39 words
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Advertisement228 1915-04-14 1 ROBINSON CO. NEW SHIPMENTS OF R' S^^ ASSORTED ASSORTED CHOCOLATES ~^i*>* BWEETS in }-lb. and 1-lb. J JU^^^M W^ 3t t'Jr V in i lb. and 1-lb. BOXES TINS l^^^^^*"**~_ >' y, BOXES LILY PEPPERMINT At i l/A ii- ■> CREA/VIS, ALMONDS, p CHOCOLAII: ASSORTED WHRMffi&>< PEPPERMINT CARAMELS, Fancy Bom228 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-14 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aoknts: I ADAMSON.GILFILLAN I 1 A CO., ITC11 words
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Advertisement455 1915-04-14 2 Anaemia JK t^r^^jßE mark K. I TB the CUTS. Anaemic girl*, weak children *nd jaded mothers get new life and vigour by taking SCOTTS Emulsion. Medicine and food, it fortifies the blood, promotes appetite, and brings back the roses and the joy of health. But be sure to get SCOTT'S—455 words
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Advertisement876 1915-04-14 2 SANAPHOS DISPLACING "SANATOGEN." Britiah-ownod and Britiah-made under Ohairmsnahlp of th* Format* Principal Medical Officer. H. M. Foroaa In India. Physicians and Hospitals endorse it. Germany's commercial development was not in any way due to mperi r products. Far from tbat being tbe ease, Germtn commodities were bnt inferior imitations of876 words
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Advertisement850 1915-04-14 2 Diary of the War. 1914. Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo. July 25. Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4. Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French850 words
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Advertisement870 1915-04-14 2 18. Tbe flag question continues to excite discussion. British say they use neutral flags to protect neutrals on tbeir shijw. 15.— Fifth Light Infantry entente in Singapore. 18.— To-day Germany's threat to sink by mines and submarines all ships making for British ports whether asm»; neutral flags or nut, and870 words
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Advertisement536 1915-04-14 2 iH-roteb YOUR SKIN AND f COMPLEXION 1 C caa b« k*pt in a I Vrf ret Condition all I U>c rear round br a regular urn of B.«h«n, La-roU. ll rfeclutll; renovet «U Kou|hn*tt. Redncu, Tan, rfl Manufactured br X.M. BEETHAM SON..F CHELTENHAM, JfWjZi ENGLAND. Cure that Sore Throat Easily536 words
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Advertisement304 1915-04-14 2 there's Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF RtADS Dog's Head GinMiess The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high modi, inal value. NOTE.-The above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold i Everywhere o THE STRAITS TIMES Can be304 words
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Article1700 1915-04-14 3 CEYLON PROTEST AGAINST 14 RAPACITY." Attempt to Fix The Charges. At a recent meeting of tbe Legislative Council of Ceylon, a very lively discussion took place on the second reading of Ai ordinance to provide for the registration o dentists in Ceylon," certain of tbe unofficial members strongly1,700 words
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Article363 1915-04-14 3 Heavy Losses of the Household Brigade. Of last season's playing members of tbe Household Brigade Cricket Club, says the mot recent paper from h >me (March 13), no fewer than 14 have been killed and seven wounded, while one is a prisoner in the hands of363 words
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Article92 1915-04-14 3 The late Bifthop of London would have RtroDtgly dissented from George Oimudk opiniuD that the mere «i:n-ll of roast beef actH an a cure for dyspepsia. When Hufferidk ba<lly fmui that complaint. Dr. Creigh ton wrote I feel I could bate a man who -uulil eat a tx -eta teak.92 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement436 1915-04-14 3 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchard Road High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices. Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. ■4410 11 4 16 NOTICE. Tbe Mohamedao Community of Singapore, beg to notify tl'o poblic that tbe annual Mobamidan Koo.'oo proof Rsion wi.l Ukf place on Thar436 words
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Advertisement263 1915-04-14 3 YOUR HAIR WILL LOOK BETTER Ii i i,,. r ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL, «>..!■. ,il Pro-rre. Nouri«li. .i.d I) frmetfan i l and mit pMtMM tc tli luota I nvl.-i.-r Hit* lou ol -Ik K btml IM ii. Urn l(»ir. tl..- mil of H -ii iv. a s Clm I iikl263 words
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Advertisement243 1915-04-14 3 Weakness &uemlity TRON 'JELLOIDS, 1 the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Ikon- 'Jii.i.oids,' the blood is enriched, apatite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other243 words
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Advertisement575 1915-04-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ¥7& o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports. BteanerH will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Bomtward (for Burope). r^Si-^ore ISSSTJ*575 words
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Advertisement550 1915-04-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A atrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are Sited with all tbe latest550 words
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Advertisement706 1915-04-14 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAW STEAM NAVIBATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretey, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut. Semenk, Baohok, Kelantaa Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora. Lmob, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsnen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok A STEAMER Qua O.pirtur* AS DANG April 17, 9 p m. M. MAHIDOL April SO S4, a p.m.706 words
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Advertisement627 1915-04-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Ccmpaniea' steamer* ate despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits. China and Japtn every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre627 words
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Advertisement379 1915-04-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." KOKTNIOHTLY MAIL SERVICE BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINOAPORB, BELAWAN-bELI SABANO, COLOMHO, PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamers are due on or about tin undermentioned dates Outwabd Hdmswahi 1916 m ft Vondel Apr. 16 Kimbrandt Apr. 17 Koningin d. Koningiu Ned Apr. 80 Emma May379 words
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Advertisement565 1915-04-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 4 8, Co yer Qu»T. i.NURK CONTUACT WITH THE NRTHBKLANDS INDIA OOVKRNMBNT. TUI un<l«riu< ntioued dates of rt.-p&rtmo are only approximate biackara Tandj.mg Mengeidar, Taodjong Leidong Herombang, Paneh, AHaban and BeUwan Del*. A P r »6 Speclman U-tony, Kramat,565 words
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Advertisement391 1915-04-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHiNA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Diraot Service to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Caloutto via Panang, from Singapore. Taking oargu on thorough Bills ol Ladir, for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Choi' c Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsae Porto, Fat niosa, the Philippines, etc., etc, eto. Steamer* Tons. Command!391 words
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Advertisement349 1915-04-14 5 The Straits Times! FOR F M.B READERS The New Mail Tra. 1 Servioe eoablos an to send into tho F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of The Straits Times oontaining al the important telegrams and news received op to a late boar in the afternoon. This edition can be bought349 words
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Advertisement30 1915-04-14 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY, YNOCH'S t HIGH-CLASS EXPLOSIVES FOR Dislodging Tree Stumps AND General Blasting Operations SOLE AGENTS: McAlister Co., Ltd.30 words
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Article615 1915-04-14 6 German Submarines Built Near Antwerp. The Times special correspondent at Amsterdam wired from that city on February 22:TIjc Nieuwe Kottcrdatnscbe Courant says it is informed from a good source that submarines bave been, and still are, being made in Mesers. CockeriU'a works, at Hoboken. near Antwerp. The615 words
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Article343 1915-04-14 6 M. Emile Vandervelde. Belgian Minister of State, was the chief guest at a dinner of the African Society at the Hotel Cecil at which Lord Islington (Under Secretary of State for the Colonies* presided. I ord Islington, in proposing the health of the chief guent,343 words
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Article125 1915-04-14 6 A curious problem in nationality is represented by a boy at Clifton College whuse case has been described by the headmaster. At the prestnt moment he in neither German nor English, nor, legally, of any nationality. His father is a German naval officer, and his mother is an Englishwoman, while125 words
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Advertisement272 1915-04-14 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTt. GRAND CONTINENTAL HOTEL. CONCERT From 9 to 12, Every Evening, from APRIL 15. W'/ IAsM i I /.mil B^Hi^^^ 'm^l*. AST* i£24^» MISS EMILIA SOCOLSKA, Beautiful Russian Gipsy Singer. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Wanted, European M»ternitv Nurce for Jobore. Mn»t have Midwif-rv Quali6catiocs and good272 words
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Advertisement442 1915-04-14 6 Late off Robinson Piano Co.) c* 1 08 UP-TO-DATE METHODS p^nq B Repairing complete overhauls a speciality TiinioQ BOTTOM PRICE 3. Top WOR||> X«l. 1163 Sailor. Home Bl nf (.po M 848 16 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of VALDABLE WAX POLISHED TBAK HOUSBHOLL) FURNITURE HORSE AND CARRIAOES, EIC, At Blairadam,442 words
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Article104 1915-04-14 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, April 14. High Water, 10.40 a.m., 10.84 p.m. Thursday, April 15. High Water. 11.13 a.m., 10.57 p.m. Singapore Oolf Club meeting, 6.15. Friday, April 16. High Water, 11.1") a.m., 11.20 p.m. Legislative Council, 2.30. Scottish Concort, Victoria Theatre. P. and O. outward mail expected. Saturday,104 words
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Article220 1915-04-14 7 T.ODA1 Modiui Medusa 2 pm Malacca, P. S wet ten ham and Telok An son Ipob 2 pm I'ort Swettenham and Peuani; Limn 2 pm Batu I'abat Am- Hin 2 pm Ponang, liangoon and Calcutta Imaria '2 pm M .t.iM.i l*e Wecrt 8 pm Saigon, Hongkong. Shanghai220 words
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Article66 1915-04-14 7 The P. and 0. outward mail steamer Sardinia left Colombo ami may expected to arrive here at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 16. Lrrr Sis.,»roK». Di?» in Lonr>o« AaaiTßi Kcb. H Ma. J 23 Mar. M Feb. 25 29 Mar. 29 Mar. 4 .April 6 April 566 words
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Article106 1915-04-14 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vi'sut'ls in port at 10 a.m. on Ap.il 14, 1915. British. Name I'nfcc of Arrival Rt marks. >ipplio U l II Inner Roads Kuala So. 6 Wharf t,u» i Inner Koadn Sri Muar > k>u On Hock Kent; Aiii>; Hoiiy mm iiju S Kill106 words
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Article349 1915-04-14 7 Outward. Tb« following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in Borne instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of tins lint in London Per P.349 words
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Article269 1915-04-14 7 Lower P.rak.— 4,700 lbs. Trafalgar— 2,512 lbs. 16.CC0 coooiiut«. Kuala tV-rgau. -7.000 lbs. Ut-oar. 2.34H lbs. Bujong.— 7,133 lbs. SuDgei ilrrtijmu. 8,625 lbs. Henrietta.— 15,818 lbs. IVIepab Valley.-9.000 lbs. KoU Tinggi (Joborfc).— 4,765 lbs. Sioiutiog. 2,800 lbs. Chwillj. tfltlt lbs. lijrian Sabataog. —2,240 lbs. Lanadron.— 97,041 lbs.269 words
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Article19 1915-04-14 7 Mr 11. E. Swan, Assistant Collector of Land Hi-venue, Kuala Lumpar, has returned from furlough, accompanied by Mrs. Swan.19 words
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Article164 1915-04-14 7 EXCHANOE. SINUAPOKK, AI'BIL 14, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4fr Demand 2,4.,'j Private 3 m/s 2/4^ On India Bank T. T. 174 On Hongkong.. Bank d,d 20j On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 99 On Java Bank T. T. 142) On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns— bnyiDg rate164 words
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Article203 1915-04-14 7 vXi Bu ere seiier9 -10 10 AmpAng 1 1 AyerWenji 0.35 C.4.> 10 10 Rolat 2.40 2GO 10 10 Bruanß 0.75 1.00 10 10 Kampa. 600 10 10 Kanaboi 1.30 1.60 10 10 KintaAßSocat oa 7.00 41 £X Kinta Tin 1.1 110-6 41 41 Lahat Mine- 3.60 4XO 10203 words
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Article664 1915-04-14 7 Jf™ 6 Buyers. Mk» Value 3/- 2/ Allaeai 1/9 2/£1 41 Aoklo Jao 6,'- 6 6 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 7,8 7/6 2/- 3/- Bateng MaJak* -/Hi.. 1/£1 £1 BatnTiga 1.16 8 2f.0 2/- 2/- Bekob 1/1 J 1/8 £1 £1 Bukit Kajanß 1.9.6 1.12 6 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang664 words
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Article132 1915-04-14 7 II £1 B. Smelting 00. IS, 8 14/ II ill Prof. 1.8.0 1.3.0 6/- Blectrie T'waya 3/- 8/6 10 10 Fraser Neave 52.00 53.03 50 60 Hammer k Co. 105.00 115.09 100 Howarth Brskioe 30.00 100 7% Prof. 95.00 .00 100 Kate Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co.132 words
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Article58 1915-04-14 7 I'nited Engineers 6% 11,234 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £350,000 n >ru Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 11,600,000 norn Spore Municipal 44,% of 1909 11,00\03C norn Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0 K 10%dis S'poru Municipal 4% j£3OO,OX 93 *%The quotations of sterling shares most58 words
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Advertisement140 1915-04-14 7 AUCTION SALES Powell anil Co. April 17.— At Nn. 106—1, Orchard Raad, corner nf Ml Eli/ibeth, teak household furniture, etc.. at 2.80. April 17 -At No. 106 1, Orchard Hoad, Horses and Carriages, at 4. April 19. —At saleroom, valuable Chinese Jewellery, etc., at 11. April 19.— At saleroom, Japanese140 words
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Advertisement294 1915-04-14 7 r -.r> A Why not try GARRICK '^g^| VIRGINIA CIGARETTES A Hand-made Cigarette Cool Refreshing. Sold by ALL DEALERS OF REPUTE. V. DRINK! DRINK! CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER OBTAINABLE .r^^ IN THE EAST. y^^MT ACCORDING i^iß^Sa^M^ T) E LATEST \*m^^^^ METHODS WITIi EVERY POSSIBLE CARE IN SANITARY RESPECTS. CARLSBERG294 words
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Advertisement57 1915-04-14 7 H4RIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. A Most Pleasant War Film, as well as a S-REEL UNIQUE WAR DRAMA IT'S LONG LONG WAY TIPPERARY A Itory of Ireland* Loyalty. Based on the FtmouH Song that in Cheering Our Troops to Victory. GAUMONT GRAPHIC, NO. 9. A.T 9. IS P.M. k57 words
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1053 1915-04-14 8 News *f battle in tbe North Sea having come from so many sources it was almost impossible 1 donbt that there was some foundation for (be rumours. Gunfire had been heard, flash lights had been seen, thirteen warships were observed at1,053 words
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Article32 1915-04-14 8 Postcards received from soldiers in tho trenches were bold by auction at the Ipoh Club on Saturday night by Mr. O. S. Dawbarn and a good sum realised for the war funds.32 words
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Article36 1915-04-14 8 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co. advise tbe following outputs of clean tin ore for the month of March, in piculs Ampang, 88.41 Simpam, 271 Kiuta, mine 208 20, tribute 278.07 Kanaboi, 30, tribute 62 84.36 words
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Article38 1915-04-14 8 Reporting on tbe copra market, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state A firm market has coutinued throughout the week and prices at the close are about 19.50 for fine sundried and 19.00 to 59.20 for fair to good qualities.38 words
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Article66 1915-04-14 8 Mr. Y. Mizuoohi, representing a Japanese firm, is on a visit to Bangkok for the purpose of opening up new connection*, but apart from r« presenting one of the leading mauu facturing firms in Japan, he also represents the Japanese Government, holding tbe post turn of Commercial Inspector. All Japan66 words
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Article34 1915-04-14 8 As there are practically no steamers in the port of Moulmein at present, shippers of rice and timber are at a standstill, which is affecting business all round, and the town is remarkably quiet.34 words
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Article43 1915-04-14 8 Dr. Rubow, the great Danish expert on hygiene, in an article on the food crisis in Germany, estimates that buf ire the next harvest can be reapod every adult German will lose from 40 Ib. to 45 Ib. in weight under present conditions.43 words
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Article42 1915-04-14 8 The moan temperature of Kuula Lumpur for tbe month of February was: 9 am. 79.4 degrees, 8 p.m. 86.5 degrees, 'J p.m. 79.1 degrees. The maximum temperature was 91 degrees on the 2nd, and the lowest was 75 degrees on the Bth.42 words
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Article72 1915-04-14 8 Purveyors of wines and spirits in French Indo China have been officially notified that the manufacture, sale and consumption (whether in large or small quantities) of absinthe and similar liqueurs will be Vitally prohibited by law as soon as the text of tho prohibition enactment has been received from home.72 words
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Article87 1915-04-14 8 One of tho unsuspected effects of tbe war is the havoc wrought in choral societies With half the basses and tenors gone into camp there is a lamentable disproportion of volume between the different parts. Hut the critics are not all so outspoken as Mr. Ernest Newman, who writes of87 words
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Article93 1915-04-14 8 The women of France and Flanders have not yet lost their eagerness to secure souvenirs of the British soldier, and badgeß and buttons are ctill demanded wherever Thomas Atkins appears. Many of the men have lost all indication of their regiments in this way and it in no uncommon thing93 words
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Article91 1915-04-14 8 Tbe Cri de Paris says that the peopie of Luxemburg are chuckling over tbe Kaiser's coach. Early in September a magnificent State coach was brought into Luxemburg City. It was understood that it was to be used by tbe Kaiser when passing through tbe Paris Arc de Triompbe at the91 words
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Article97 1915-04-14 8 Doctors report a marked decrease in the number of cases of mental illness among women during the pait six months. It is stated that insanity among women is frequently due to lack of appropriate occupa tion for mind and body, and that the present decrease may be attributed to the97 words
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Article113 1915-04-14 8 A Penang Chinese charged with attempt ing to commit suicide in the local prison, bad served his sentence for a criminal offence and was placed in tbe Civii Prison pending hi» banishment from tbe Colony. He was dis covered by one of the native warders on duty hanging by the113 words
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Article111 1915-04-14 8 A threatened serious increase in the price of bread in Cochin-China bus, happly, been averted by the Government's timuly action in remitting the import duty on wheat, and the bikers are only putting up prices by a modest one or two cents for the smaller sized loaves and five cents111 words
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Article127 1915-04-14 8 Tbe Health Officer's report on tbe health of Kuala Lumpjr for February, says the population for the first half year 1915 is estimated at 59,322. During the month 27 births were notified, giving an uncorrectf d birth rate of 19.62 per ruille. The total number of deaths registered a u127 words
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Article161 1915-04-14 8 A bill is being introduced in the F.M.S, t<> alter, in two respectx, the Labour Code an interpreted by recent decittious of the courts. The third clauae aims at making it an offence for others than the tegular employer to work Indian coolies on a legal holiday. It is felt161 words
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Article395 1915-04-14 8 Mr. J. A. S. Jennings managing director of tbe Times of Malaya, Ipoli, in down in Singapore on a business visit. Mr. H. Rickaid, director of Messrs. C. A. Kebeiro and C >., Ltt., Penang, has left Penang to tako over chargo of tho Singapore bead otiico.395 words
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Article174 1915-04-14 8 A correspondent passing through Singapore writes from this port to the Bangkok Times Things still look martial here. I went into Motion's to get my watch fixed up, and a very imposing person in khaki undertook the repairs. At the P. and O. office I got my ticket174 words
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Article197 1915-04-14 8 The Bois-lePretrp, which has been often mentioned in war telegrams since the middle of October last, is a wood situated on the east of the Hois de Mortnmre. not more than two kilometres from the centre of Pont t-HcsjM on tbe left bank of the197 words
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Article270 1915-04-14 8 From the results of the numcroun fooding trialß referred to in the Bulletin of the Im[>erial Institute, the following conclusions may he drawn (1) Coconut cake forniH an excellent feeding stuff for milch cows, when fed at tho rato of 4 4 lbs. to 5270 words
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Advertisement393 1915-04-14 8 RoflEo STEEL CABINETS FOR BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to IV Wbfcff^^aßffi ten roller shelves, ad- Bft J^^f§§&?9H|Sß justable every half B jfc^ r ~h£txll 3 inch, and fireproof (SI iSgfcP'^^fiH collapsible curtain. -Eg >i@SSfej»v^#-2R Is ON SHOW AT MJE ,ji?^-'" *3&jig j^ I I B_^ t jj>J^^^,Bl^^^B LV ■Sll^^^393 words
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Advertisement126 1915-04-14 8 POSITIVELY THE LABT NIGHT OF BtRKER 8 Ml all BRITISH MASTERPIECE The World -Renowned Masterpiece of the British Stage AT THB IUHAMBRA he Pioneer Clnsmatetraph Theatre, Beech Road. Second Bbow, cat B.lft p.m. The Initial Presentation of the Newest and Most Costly BRITISH EXCLUSIVE EAST LYNNE A DRAMA IN S126 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-14 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article2132 1915-04-14 9 RECENT FIGHTING. Vivid Accounts of The Struggle. RUSSIAN POSITION. Expert Views on German Aims. Rl'.TKK's TILIHKAM. London, April 13, 1.15 a.m. Paris, evening communique A Gorman counter -attack at 4..'t0 on the morning of ■he 12th at Los Epirgei was repulsed. An evening attack on the evening of2,132 words
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Article150 1915-04-14 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Ccmte de Bondy, for tbo following telegram Paris, April 12, 6 25 p.m. French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 72.50. Yesterday, north of Albert (at the junction of tbe road from Amiens to Cambrai, and tbe railway from150 words
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Article85 1915-04-14 9 Km thus Teligram. London, April 13, 2.15 p.m. A terrific explosion has occurred at Ler wick (county town of Shetland), where it is reported that Harbour Street has been des troyed, but no details are to band. London, April 13, 7.15 p.m. Tbe tint explosion at Lerwick occurred85 words
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Article19 1915-04-14 9 Ksctsr's Telkoram. London, April 12. Paris: A fire at Naples has destroyed 0,000 bales of cotton.19 words
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Article89 1915-04-14 9 (From Oi-k Own Correspondent). Penang, April 1,1 At tbe half yearly meeting of the Penang Turf Club, Mr. A. K. Adams, who presided, said that after disbursing 11,200 to charitable funds there was an adverse balance of 1289. On the whole, he thought they bad not89 words
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Article31 1915-04-14 9 It will be learned with re grel tbat the state ol hie health compels Dr. Macdougall to cootemplate leaving for home attain shortly. At present be is in the Oeneril Hospital.31 words
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Article476 1915-04-14 9 Amendment of the Winding-up Bill. A Government Gazette bearing yesterday's date contains the text of an ordinance to amend tbe Alien Enemies (Winding-op) Ordinance, 1914. about to be introduced into tbo Legislative Council. Tbe ends to be attained by the new measure are tally set forth in476 words
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Article303 1915-04-14 9 Alteration in the Name of Tbe Company. An extraordinary general meeting of Lunas Rubber Estate, Limited, was held this noon at tbe registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, for tbe purpose of considering a resolution to tbe effect that tbe name of tbe company be303 words
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Article55 1915-04-14 9 Mr. M. S. H. McArtbur, who is going to Kuala Lumpur to officiate as Under- Soore tary, Secretariat, F.M.S., will be entertained to dinner tonight by members of the Malay Volunteer Corps, who wish to show their appreciation of tbe interest Mr. McArtbur has taken in them and the numerous55 words
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Article89 1915-04-14 9 Dr. V. (1. Heiser, who has arriv<d in Bangkok, is travelling through the Bast on behalf of the International Health Commis sion, which was organised under tbe surpioes of tbe Rockefeller Foundation. Formerly Director of Public Health in tbo Philippine*, Dr. llriwr is forming a board of three or four89 words
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Article329 1915-04-14 9 The business of tbe Court Martial wu resumed this morning, when a sepoy named Taz Mobamed Khan was called upon to answer charges of joining in the mutiny and desertion. The constitution of tbe Court remains the same, Lieut. Col. C. W. ltrnwnlc 1 presiding, but in329 words
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Article627 1915-04-14 9 Firm Business After Uncertain Opening. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 186th auction, was held yesterday, when there were offered tor sale Pig. 2,717.33 or 362,311 lbs. (tons 161.74) and sold 1'ls. 1,439.64 or 191,952 lbs. (tons 85.70). Prices realised Sheet suiukod nub ribbed ...1128 to627 words
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Article1941 1915-04-14 10 r THE SINGAPORE OUTBREAK OF EIGHTY-FOUR. An Old Story Revived. Chambers's Journal for March revives the ttory of IIib Singapore rabies epidemic of 1884 in ti» words of Mr. William T. Batten who waa here for many years, and the narrative, which is here reproduced, is claimed to1,941 words
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Article371 1915-04-14 10 Kit utheriog Vtnizelo* is descended from one of the oldest of Greek families, tbe Cravatas. Born in Crete, from early youth he looked forward to tbe complete liberation of bis native island from the rule of tbe Turks and its annexation to Greece. In 1897 he371 words
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Article917 1915-04-14 10 Mr. John P. Bray to Come From Australia. It seems that America's new ConsulOeneral for this part of the world, residing at Singapore, will be Mr. John P. Bray, who baa represented his country in consular capacities in Australia (or fifteen years. It had been stated that the917 words
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Article100 1915-04-14 10 Mrs. H. B. Salmond (c/o cable depot, Kep pel Harbour) acknowledges with thanks the following contributions: Amount previously acknowledged $27,584.12 Albert Long 50 T. A. Melville (2nd) 10 A. E. Baddeley (7th) 35 Dalhousie Koyal Arch Chapter (Freemasons) 50 Collection boxes 10 Further sale of Emden photos100 words
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Article1390 1915-04-14 10 PREMIERS STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. Two Millions A Day. When (be House of Commons went into Committee of Supply on March 1 the Prime Minister made bis statement regarding tbe new Supplementary Votes of Credit for tbe prosecution of tbe war. Speaking on tbe first Vote, Mr. Asquith1,390 words
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Article411 1915-04-14 10 Telegrams to Netherlands India Papers. The Hague, April 4-7 A telegram from Geneva states that according to private reports received from Central Italy troops are constantly being sent northwards and all accounts indicate that Italy is actively poshing on with preparations for war. It is persistently411 words
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Article65 1915-04-14 10 Sepoy Lines dolf Club. The March monthly medal was won by Mr. O. B. Kellitgher, with a net ticore of TO. The ladieiT medal for April has been won by Mrs. Hal I if ax. Scores .Irs. Hallifax lira F. O. Stevens ilrs. NioholaoQ itrg. BadJeley lira. Hartnell Urs.65 words
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Article267 1915-04-14 10 Another direction in which care is takon to ensure that only men who are in every way suitable physically for the army are enlisted was pointed out by Major A. H. Tubby, R.A.M.C., at the Institute of Hygiene in an address on tbe subject of the267 words
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Article890 1915-04-14 10 (From A Coukkponuknt.) Suurabaya, April 8. Smouldering enmity and old grievnncaa nearly ltd tn a riot at the Tanali Nyonya military barracks at ltatnvia last week, when 'Irtai'luiK ntH of Ami), >ii> •<.!• and Javanese troops lay in wait (or each other in the lanes in the890 words
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Article220 1915-04-14 10 The Daily Telegraph Bays —A glaring proof of the campaign of calumny which the German Press is carrying on against the British is afforded by a recent number of tbe Ulustrierter Kriegs Kurier, a weekly collection of alleged war photographs, with ex planatory text in German, French,220 words
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Letter83 1915-04-14 11 To tue Kditor of the Straits Times. He, I notice in your issue of tbe 9th inst. ondei the beading The High School, Malacca," that the only distinction in English ia all Malaya was obtained by a Malacca High School boy. 1 be*: to call your attention to the83 words
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361 1915-04-14 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Will you kindly allow the following letter receiveu from the Hon. Secretary, Qneen Mary's Needlework Guild, to appear in yonr paper I beX to acknowledge with thanks receipt of tbe splimlii l consignment of clothes and hospital necessities361 words
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Article759 1915-04-14 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. -.insole, April 14, 1915. Messrs. Lyal) aud Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal NoM. VilCi BUTIBS. SSLIUft 2/- AUagar 1/9 2/8 t 1 Auklo J»v»759 words
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Article442 1915-04-14 11 Bishop of Hongkong on Club Accounts. Id tlik l-ouim: of a sermon at HooKkoiiL; Catbedral tin HiHbop of Victoria 1 1 >r. Lander) basing his remarks on tbe exhortation con tamed in Romans vi., 4, to walk in newness of life, said tbe war had caused great442 words
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Article57 1915-04-14 11 Ml, .1. rain, who u.i> lornnrly v i.i. rH mqpmmttir Hrn >*i tUinlimn barf I'tnani;. lw~ reoeivtil a comaiimion in Mm Canadian Engineers, and in in training witb tbe Sixth ill I'l Coiupany at Vancouver. Itritmb Columbia. Mr. Craig also aaw aervioe as a Toloatrrr v it 1 t,l Kcvul57 words
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Advertisement58 1915-04-14 11 L>tt pbiiliciank rave and r<-at, Aid t,ay Uimt-'a ao sacb iii:a« aa eaat. l aWl btiitvc it, Sir. Doyimt Tli y're a 1 a mom j liuotu n oraw. But wl,»t I dv belivvr, for core, lajhat Wood.' .r. at IVppcrmiot Care Wk\ I' it io.. uv and makf yen58 words
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Advertisement412 1915-04-14 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, Tbe Best Finished Motor Car on the Market. NEW MODEL FORDS OUST LANDED EX SB. KALOMO. Tbe two atibt spt ciaunes of the Ford Moor Co. 'i he SEDAN (il ustr&ud t bove) and tbe COUPELKT. The finings b nl uj. bolbV ry of »ht>e Sperial Models a'o412 words
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Advertisement295 1915-04-14 11 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER "The" Beer. J Agents tor Singapore GARNER, QUELGH I AND COMPANY. LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner DANCING AFTER DINNER Saturday next, April 17. IMITJSIC BY THIE TRIO ADELPHI HOTEL Ti/f 1 T d af^ 1 IVa m*J S!>X^/ During Dinner TO-MORROW. AMERICAN MIXED DRINKS.295 words
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Article2638 1915-04-14 12 HISTORY OF A REM\RkABLE ENTERPRISE. Told By Sir T. Sutherland. The following account of the growth u( the I*, ami Ok is told in tlio journal System. by Sir Thomas Sutherland The shipbuilding operations the I', and >>any during the laHt sixty four years2,638 words
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Article587 1915-04-14 12 Claim by Messrs. Siemens Brothers. Id the Second Court, Penang, on Friday, before Mr. E. E. Colinan, sitting as Assistant District Judge, the suit was beard of Siemens Brothers, electrical engineers, who claimed from the Federal Rubber Stamp Company the snm of »70, being costs of587 words
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Article223 1915-04-14 12 The new Italian Dreadnought Duilio left Oenoa last month for target practice and was expected to join the fleet within a few days together with tht Oonte di Cavonr. The Caio Uuilio was laid down at Caatelluruare Dockyard in April, 1912, and has thus been leas than223 words
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Article332 1915-04-14 12 Appeals to Our Allies Up Above." The Dinziger Zeitung has published the following address by the Kaiser, which was delivered in the park of the castle of Nivbovo, in Russian Poland, after Divine service, and was taken down in shorthand by an officer Soldiers It is to332 words
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Article368 1915-04-14 12 The committee beg to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the following Already acknowledged 110,832.95 European employees, Dunlop Rubber Company. Malacca and Johore, March sub. 59.50 Reverend Keppel Gamier 10 V. H. Winson, March subn. 6 11. M. de Souza, sixth instalment 2 L. Lazaroo 1 V.368 words
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Article115 1915-04-14 12 At the half-yearly meeting of the Deebook Dredging N.L., Renong, Siam, held at Ringwood (Victoria) on February 26, Capt. E.T. Miles stated that at the end of the month they had a credit balance of £7,910, of which about £4.000 would be required for the final payment on the No.115 words
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Advertisement206 1915-04-14 12 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS.. LTD. THE LARGEST AND THE BEST PIER GLASSES Teak Fggnno WorU (Pilkington, British Make) SOLD BY JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD. Only Addres. No Connection with any other Furniture House. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore206 words
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712 1915-04-14 13 Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending March 27, 1915. Gentlemen, -Herewith 1 beg to submit my report on your mining anil milling opera tions for four weeks ending March 27. Tbe accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns shows a total of712 words
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Article164 1915-04-14 13 The practice of polygamy in Great Britain is being seriously advocated in the press as an antidote to the human wastage caused by war. A very interesting correspondence is going on in tbe Observer, London's oldest weekly newspaper, on the subject of eugenics and warfare, and164 words
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Advertisement72 1915-04-14 13 f HIGH-CLASS* TAILOR and Outfitter. A !ar*t s^cck of ready-made trophal clothing, in all Fixes, always on hand, ready for immediate delivery. Sbonld a very large order be rt quired, arrangements can be made to have it executed in a abort time. WING LOONG No. 25, High Street Wt shall72 words
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Advertisement157 1915-04-14 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to /s^j#liSw\ andto THE MUNICIPALITY WjriP^^jSl THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \^iv^/_j!py JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, j 74 74-1. BRAB BASAH ROAD Telepbone No. 1246. EXTRACTION157 words
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Advertisement615 1915-04-14 14 PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE, T"E BRMLEWTERIUre ASSUIttH^CJIHPAMYjLiramD. o, übiuh. com»,»«,o» to ■rok.ps. ror psdrtta«tarfj. apply ta A. FAIB. mm Pin mi. INSURANCE. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED. Capitol Sabacribed....t2,6Oo 000 Amount paid up 600,000 Reserve tund 1,000,000 Hbad Office, Homqkono. Tbe undersigned, naving been appointed 4|reaka oi tbe above Company, are prepared615 words
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Advertisement412 1915-04-14 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVB FUNDS I Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 115,000,000 Silver »18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. La a dale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Esq. G.412 words
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Advertisement438 1915-04-14 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1699. 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 3,970,000 President. Eazuyoshi Tagiu, Esq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS lyetoshi Sada, Eaq. Kyoroku Yamacari, Bsq. Shingo Minami, Bsq. HBAD OFFICE TAIPIH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES438 words
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Advertisement999 1915-04-14 14 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD SHOPHOUSES SITUATE AT PRINSEP STREET ANU MOSQUE STREEI', To be btld at Our Sale room, On Monday, April 19, cat 2.30 p.m. CHING KENG LEE CO., Auctioneers. 8 4 17-4 FOR SALE, PRIVATELY. A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINAWAKE AND999 words
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Article1096 1915-04-14 15 I NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cars at the Front. At the annual general meeting of members of the Automobile Club of China held at Shanghai, Dr. Macleod presided. In presenting tlie annual report and accounts, the chairman said that last year the annual general meeting1,096 words
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Advertisement371 1915-04-14 15 1 SAFES ALL I BATNEB SAFES have Drill- Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called 1 hief Resisting." NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars371 words
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Advertisement12 1915-04-14 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peppermint One U 84.12 words
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Advertisement175 1915-04-14 15 BY APPOINTMENT. Dunlop Motor Tyres. Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair OutfitsFull and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. Stocks held by all Oarage Dealers, or from: THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST) LTD., 43, Robinson Road. A good— Judge of Cocoa will tell175 words
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Advertisement811 1915-04-14 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL S LIQUEUR WHISKY. As su PP lied to *>°th Houses of TBSJSKT^MV Parliament. I lUW OBTAINABLE FROM ALL P»^^^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. fo^l^X X Agents: j%A ADAMSON, GILFILLAN f AND COMPANY. LIMITED, m[M Singapore. Penang and Malacca. WANTS. SHOR T HANO-TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, good >lnrtband811 words
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Advertisement518 1915-04-14 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO OFFICES TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and tod Floors, tpply OUTHKIB Co., Ltd. 14 12 v TO LET. N 8, Cairnbill Circle. Apply to Allen and O.udhili, 22 a, Raffles Place. HI ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSE. Apply at518 words
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Advertisement534 1915-04-14 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET. Compound honsc, kcown as Nr. 8, Short Street. Immediate entry. Apply to Alsagoff A Co. 18 10.4 FURNISHED FLAT TO LET. 2 The Cieacent, Tanjong Katong, fir 8 months from lat May. Apply A. E. Baideley. Gutbrie Co, Ltd. ao-8-A 28-4 TO LET.534 words
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Advertisement418 1915-04-14 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. Jhlp-Chindlen, Government and Municipal Contractors, BeMral Importer*, and Exporters and CommiMlon igentt, Estates, Rice Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers. Bolk A oems .For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE U)BAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING STEAM BOILERS. Tel. Address: "OL'ANKIAT," Singapore. Codis used A. B. C.418 words
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Advertisement556 1915-04-14 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Marten Street Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers. Government i.nd Municipal Contractor?, Estate Sjppiitri- &jd Com mission iQSlll Soli Aqini* The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Biacd Hair Beltings. 1 7 80 8 16 NOTICE. Notice in hereby given, that as from 10th day of556 words
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Miscellaneous226 1915-04-14 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT UATBS.-Misoollane oaa wants of every description are insert, cd at the prepaid rate of II pet foot lines for one or two insertions. Notioes of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exceeding four linee, SI each in»c» ion For p.p.c. cards, on pace 8, 12. Ikch Scau226 words
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