The Straits Times, 20 October 1915
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Title Section13 1915-10-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.933 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTH.13 words
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Advertisement107 1915-10-20 1 M M I I KATZ BROS., I-.T13. The Store for Men's Wear. SPECIALITIES FOR THE RAGES. Jk O-SO-EZ-E ELKS Brand American Boots and Shoes v n Glaoe Kid, Veloar Calf, Tan and Black. 4k^B^A $B. SO pair. NEW GOODS. I M ht PELTINVAIN Rain ptoof Coat. RAINBPURN Weather Coats $22.50.107 words
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Advertisement108 1915-10-20 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING k l edge qh^° SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The108 words
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Advertisement98 1915-10-20 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies 9 Department NEW GOODS CONTINUALLY ARRIVING Evening and Dinner Gowns, Voile Frocks, Sunshades, Voile and Lawn Blouses, Shadow Laces, Rgw Lawn Collars, Chene Ribbons, Millinery, Embroidered Voile Flouncings, Pique Skirts, Sports Coats. THE AS ARTS in excellent condition. SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY, LTD. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Ipob98 words
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Advertisement9 1915-10-20 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Aobnts ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LIO.9 words
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Article1009 1915-10-20 2 The following casualties are announced October 8. Killed.— Lieut-Colonel B. H. Leatbam, Yorkshires; Capts. J. C. Aitken and W. McMillan, Argyll*; A. D. Johnson, South Staffords; A. M. Head, Northampton H. S. Watson, Gordons; O. M. Wilson, Wiltsbiros J. A. Cbilds-Freeman, Welsh Fusiliers Lieut. 11. M. Rutterworth, Rifle1,009 words
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Advertisement319 1915-10-20 2 jQi M^ MS* Or r* x^i Proteid-Phosphate SUPPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING GBRBOBN-locreases powtr of resnperation aftor illneas. OBRKOBN aids digestion. OBRBGBM-belrn in periods of stress and worry OBRBOBN— is entirely of Britisb origin. BO XRY CEREOBNItI Obtainable of all Chemists. Stocks k«pt and Sample! waallati319 words
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Advertisement497 1915-10-20 2 NEVER TOO LATE TO CURE NEURALGIA If you are ruff ring now from tbe gripping, twitching ptios of neuralgia if you naffered yesterday and expect to sofftir to-morrow yes if yovve suffered all your lite from the agonies of neuralgia, rheumatism, tciatica, baokache, toothache, earache, sprains, strains, or swellings, now497 words
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Advertisement415 1915-10-20 2 there's Purity and Vigoui IN EVI.RY DROP OF READS Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simp'e nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE. -The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. 3 -Id I Everywhere 6 6 ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA.415 words
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Advertisement628 1915-10-20 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICB is hereby given tbat tho books containing the valuatioun of and ratos imposed on all bnildinge and land* situated vr.biu tbe Municipality of tbe Town and Fort of Malacoafor tbe year 1916, are or.n to the inspection of Rate-payersattbe Muuicipal Oflicr, Riverside, daily, on Weekday* between628 words
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Article814 1915-10-20 3 TRIBUTE TO THE PROWESS OF INFANTRY. Matchless Alpioi. Summer is over in tbe high mountains. The early snows have fallen on tbe peaks and upper slopes, and the valleys lie shrouded and dripping under a pall of cloud. Tbe feeling of the air has changed, and tbe trees814 words
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Article237 1915-10-20 3 What the Prisoner* Have Suffered. It is not only the unfortunate British prisoners at Rubleben and tbe other camps in Germany who have suffertd from German cruelties. In German Soutb-West Africa tbe prisoners from tbe Union tioops were treated in bt et German style. A corresponds237 words
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Advertisement766 1915-10-20 3 The Straits Times Fe« f.m.B. readers Anaemia The New Hail Train Seinoe enables to as m ■end into the F.M.S. each ovrning a Special Edition of The Straits Times oont&imnx all the important telegrams >rri» and news reoeived op to a late boor in f .4* tbe aftornoon. This edition766 words
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Advertisement287 1915-10-20 3 A Reputation of over 100 years. Cockle's ANTI BILIOUS Pills FOR BILIOUSNESS, INDIGESTION, HEADACHE, DEPRESSION. Ol Clumiitt Ihroitflumt lit* world. Prlc«i in Kmilind l'li md 2/9. JasNsOstklsACo ,4 or««tOrmondlt London.W.C. CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 20, South Bridge Road. Pint -olass Meohaaieal Dent strj Gold Grown Bridie Filling and Vulosnik Duiatioa287 words
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Advertisement329 1915-10-20 3 I Debility 1 U When you feel limp and washed out, weary H a and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U t your body is in a rundown condition you are A 5 debilitated. You need something to put fresh S "go" into you you need a fortnights Iron329 words
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Advertisement506 1915-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RffO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. r OR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading isaood tor China Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oa at about— MAIL LINES Horn itard (/or Burope). I506 words
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Advertisement522 1915-10-20 4 SffcAMER SAILINGS. n.y.k: JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A asrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the latest522 words
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Advertisement817 1915-10-20 4 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. K Kretay, THn»pm«n, Bißrrf, Semrmk, Kelaataa, Tabil B tut nara, Te'upii, Patao', Siagora Laooa, Kobmrnni, Baadoir, Langsuen. Taka, Cbumtoa, Koblak aad Baaskok Ova Oep.Ftuf. s BORIBAT Oot. 21 Oot. OS, 8 p.m. PRACHATIPOK SS 27. 8 p.m. ASDANQ 28 SO,817 words
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Advertisement633 1915-10-20 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND SHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamem ».e decpalched (rom Liverpool outwards for the Straits. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards lor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre633 words
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Advertisement573 1915-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPM (STBAMSHIP COMPANY, "NEDERLAND FOKTNIQHTLY MAIL SBRVIOB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AM9TBRUAM VIA SINOAPORB, BELAWAN DBf.I SABANO, COLOMBO, POFTSAID. OBNOA AND LISBON. Steamers are due oa or about the nndet mentioned date! i Outwibd Huaawaar 1916 1016 Rombrandt Oot 29 Prinsus Juliana Oct. 80 Oranjo Nov. 13 Jan Pen.573 words
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Article749 1915-10-20 5 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 20, ISIS. Messrs. Lyail and Bvatt, Exchange and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. > I NOM. VaLOI. BcYIRS. SILLIRS. 3/- Allagai 1/9 3/- 1 Ani/)o749 words
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Advertisement659 1915-10-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE." For LONDON GLASGOW. s.s. City of Hankow due on or about Nov. 7 For LONDON HULL s.s. City of Manchester due on or about Nov. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agent?. 18 U n HENDERSON LINE659 words
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Advertisement448 1915-10-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHINA BTEAM MV. CO. LTD. Direot Sarvioa to Japan via Hong. Kong A Shanghai, and to Caloutta, Via Panang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on tborongh Bills of Lsdic, lor Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoc f ientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsie Porte, Foi moaa, the Philippines etc., etc., eto. Staa-ner,, Tons.448 words
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Advertisement165 1915-10-20 5 (THE STBAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.' Artistic Moder I Photo Engravers] Telephone: Commercial I Line Half-tone I 343, Photographers SI CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE, gg WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? 11l we Rive yon the necewary instructions? Here ib the proposition. Seed for a oopy of the KAMSHASTRA. We shall ■"ISi!? ce165 words
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Advertisement74 1915-10-20 6 PIANOS! PIANOS!! THERE ARE OTHERS BUT c hxji>son (Latk ot Tiik Kobinson Puno Co B«ata them all for Cheapness and Thoroughnes in Repairs and Cvephauls Tol. 1163 Ballora' Home 6lnßnpore 7 he BROSSARD MOPIN DESIGNS AND ""<*-„ ESTIMATES fflfl For: FOUNDATIONS, t IS WHARVES, *jT" ~W I? BRIDGES, SEA WALLS,74 words
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Advertisement71 1915-10-20 6 AUCTION SALE ,Of TEAK SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE, At at* 218, Orchard Roal, ON P4T3RDAY, OcTOBKB 80, 1916, AT 2.'0 P.W. 1 Wax roli hed teak window (.bowcascs;, meranti showcase with elate doors meranti j I oounter, etc. Iron bedsteads teak wardrobe with mirror door teak dressing table with mirror71 words
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Advertisement693 1915-10-20 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LTD. FOR BROOME, PORT BEDLAND, COSSACK, ASHBURTOV, CARNARVON, OERALDTON AND FREMANTLE. The Company's neamer CHARON, 2,032 tona, Captain Dalgleish, is intended to pail for abovo ports on Friday, 39th Octobor, 1916. Far Freight or Passage, apply ta W. MANSFIELD a Co., Ltd. Agents, 0.693 words
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Advertisement302 1915-10-20 6 SPECIAL RACE WEEKPROGRAMME AT THE JOMCTIOM OF ALRIRT AND BINCOOLBIM STaBlTa The Ambrono Co.'s Brilliant Production THE VEILED PROPHET 2 AN EXCELLENT TIIDa/ICU '>RAMA IN 2 KEKLS ft ExquitiU and Beautiful I UlllMOn (cemi and Cottumsi L THE DIAMOND LEAGUE (8) Ptoduc*d by the Cmos Co. of Romo, in Three302 words
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Article107 1915-10-20 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, October 20. High Water, 8.52 a.m., 8.58 a.m. Thursday, October 21. High Water. 9.21 a.m., 9.46 p.m. Singapore Races, second day. Friday, October 22. High Water, 9.48 a.m., 10.25 p.m. M. M. homeward mail expected. B. I. homeward mail clone*. Saturday, October 23. High Water.107 words
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Article225 1915-10-20 7 To i>iv. Batu Pahat Mi-n» pm M. i in Ciroe 2 pm Malacca, P. Swettenbam and IVnang Ipoh 2 pm Malacc 1, Colombo and It.uiibay I'i-nang Maru 8 pm Bangkok IMMM 4 pui Kota Tiugtii Tanjong Surat 4 pm Han^kok Cluisan 4 pm rig, Shanghai and .'.ipin225 words
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Article175 1915-10-20 7 Thi t'iins from ■aaayan f^>r ?'< north laa** l-.ik K .-nl gtatr>n daily a' 7 a.iTi an.) 7 \> m.. arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. ftud 6.4 A a.m., rospuctively. Th through expreoH to Penan^ leaven Kuala Luinptir at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Punan^175 words
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Article124 1915-10-20 7 Tin- I 1111 11 I l( HUdiuir Mdln]a Ml 1...*****11 on Muuday afternoon. October 14. Oor aUeatioe has beoe ealiod to (ho fact that our irrivali in London aro much bvlnn 1 those pokiMbed el*.wbero. Onr rule ia to give arrival* only when they are officially m124 words
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Article63 1915-10-20 7 a the E. and Ok Mag, l.i-«t Friday, arranged by Mr. ~<-d to go towards fur -.ipplyinK ci«ircttt» to Umj men I 1 ;ipiUl pr^rauime wan yivun 4 we*, by M<w Pattie OHanlon, ing suntraiio voice ni heard m several itoma, M.Uiue l>ieU «ay excelSB* !lH 1..1.I ..1. -.1.-. i63 words
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Article82 1915-10-20 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Mexican Prince 19 10-15 Outer Roads Chosan No. 8 Wharf Ban Poll Guan Inner Roads Chow Tai llai N.-iiii Sappho Mentor No. 7 Wharf Penang Inner Roads C'arlyle Dunera No. 7 Wharf Han Hong Inner Roads Hong Lee Hock Lim82 words
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Article172 1915-10-20 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It Bbould be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this lint in London: Per P.172 words
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Article97 1915-10-20 7 Per X.Y.K. steamer Kamo Maru.— Mrs. Knowles and 2 children. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Mr. R. W. H. Wisbey, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gunst, Mrp. M. Watson, Mr, Mrs., and Miss Kennedy, Mr. Dove, Mr. W. E. Baker, Mr. Pooley. Per K.TJL steamer Kashima Maru. Mrs. Burkill, Miss J.97 words
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Article163 1915-10-20 7 EXCHANGE. gIMOAPOBa, OCTOBKR 20, 1616. Uh London Bank 4 m/s. '2/4 4 Demand i 4,', Private 8 m/s 2/4^J On India Bank T. T. 17: On HoNaKONO...Bank d/d B 1 On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 98} On Java Bank T. T. L.iT; On Japan Bank 112 Sovereigns baying163 words
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Article175 1915-10-20 7 vKLi Bn ere 10 *10 Ampang 6.00 6.50 1 1 AyerWenp 0.35 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanaboi 0.80 0.60 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 8.75 4.25 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries 8.00 dis 2.6Odis 41 JBI175 words
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Article606 1915-10-20 7 J? 8 0 5 Buyers. Sellers. 2/- 3/- AUaaai 1/0 41 41 Anglo-Java 7/- 7/6 3/. a/. AngloMalaj 8/ 9/2/- 2/- Batang Maiaka 1/2 1/4 xl 41 Batu Ti«a 2.5.0 2.10.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/7 1/8J £1 41 Bokit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.3 41 41606 words
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Article121 1915-10-20 7 100 100 R. H. 7% Prof. 85.00 IOO.OfI £1 411 Slidl Transport 4.5.0 4 10.0 10 10 S'poreC. Storage 24.50 26.00 60 60 S'poro Dispensary 50.00 10/- 10/- Spios Potroloum 15/8 18/--10 10 Strait* IceCj. 10.00 100 100 Straits S. Ship 815.03 320.00 10 10 S-.nits Trading 47.60 48121 words
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Article57 1915-10-20 7 United Engineers 11,284 500 10m Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn S'poreMunicipal 6% 11,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 4^% of 1907 11,600,000 norn Spore Municipal 4^% of 1909 1,00.1.000 a oai Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 13 ir S'pjru Municip:i! 4% X300.000 B%dia »*,The quotations of frerlia^ share') mast be regarded57 words
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Advertisement8 1915-10-20 7 "iir.imc i butt Complaint*, A Cure 1-. «d.8 words
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Advertisement275 1915-10-20 7 THE STRAITS TlMj^ Dm tx- obtain«.'d at the following places in Singapore ft c Asiatic Kafaber and Prodnoe Co. M, Oatl street. h i K&fflcs Plaoe. taaacar, Uotci de i'Hotopt r, a Uowi BoM »»a Wijfc, au latfle3 H-'» i ■•M bkstab Koa^. <v iu-pcry, Sole^io Koad. Adelpui Baildiugs, 06,275 words
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Advertisement109 1915-10-20 7 SMOKE "SHADOOF" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES (CORK-TIPPED) $1.25 per tin of 100. On Sale at J. LITTLE CO., LO. ROBINSON CO. KELLY WALSH, LTO. "AVANCE CRUDE OIL ENGINES TWO CYCLE TYPE). TYPES: Vertical up to 320 B.H.P. Horizontal up to 38 B.H.P. Portable up to 26 B.H.P. Marine up to 138 B.H.P.109 words
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Advertisement78 1915-10-20 7 North Bridge Road, TO-NIGHT: PRESENT! TO-NIOHTIj A Kalem Masterpiece Detect ivei THE GIRL DETECTIVE IN 4 REELS. A Highly Sensational Detective Feature dopiotiog the advontnros o! tbe Intrepd Girl Drtectiw, whose thrilling exploits will keep tho audience spoil-bound. A Thrilling Drama by Baiboa > DEAD MANS CAVE IN 9 PARTS.78 words
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Obituary30 1915-10-20 8 hMUM. Ou October 1«, at the General Hospital, Singapore, William Herbert Ferguson agtd 47 years. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery, at ">.HO p.m. to-day. (Home and Indian papers please copy).30 words
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1153 1915-10-20 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20. BRUTALITIES. We strive to preserve some degree of mental equilibrium in reference to happenings in the war. It is difficult to believe that even the majority of au educated and nominally civilised people approve of wanton brutalities The bombarding of defenceless English coast towns1,153 words
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Article17 1915-10-20 8 The I' ln l'iah Company has declared a fourth interim dividend of three per cent, payable to-day.17 words
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Article23 1915-10-20 8 An East Coast correspondent states that an application is being forwarded for permission to form a company of the M.SV.II, at Kuan tan.23 words
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Article28 1915-10-20 8 We are informed that tbe Straits Hunting Party, at Jurong, on Sunday, shot a cracodilo measuring 9 ft. in length, and also caught 10 of its young ones.28 words
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Article28 1915-10-20 8 It is stated from Copenhagen that the East Asiatic Shipping Company have resolved to sell ten of their steamers and to replace them by greater motor driven ships.28 words
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Article37 1915-10-20 8 By a slip, it was stated yesterday that the select committee of the Legislative Council on the estimates for 1916 desire a report in the roads of Penang. It should have been on the roads of Malacca.37 words
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Article46 1915-10-20 8 The Penaug Gazette says that the Chief Police Officer has issued a notice that a reward of 91,000 will be paid to any person giving information leading to the arrest of any of the robbers who took part in the outrage at Chenderiang the other day.46 words
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Article42 1915-10-20 8 The exportation of rice from indo-China to the Dutch Indies is again absolutely forbidden. Exceptions to this rule are only made for the firms having certificate from the French Consul in Batavia. and who were authorised to send cargoes before September 80.42 words
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Article48 1915-10-20 8 Three huudred Germans and Austrians were arrested by tue London police dining a raid on Sunday evening, Stpten.br 19. Tiiey were immediately sent to concentration camps. Each one of them when questioned declared that he had for more than a year been expecting to be placed under arrest.48 words
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Article47 1915-10-20 8 Sellar, Murray and Co., I'enanf, advise the outputs from the following companies for the first half of October Kamuntiug Tin Dredging, Ltd Piculs 270, hours run MC Chenderiang T u Dredging, Ltd I'redging, Piculs 275, hours run 300. Hydraulic Eleva tors Piculs 50. Total output (Chenderiang} 325.47 words
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Article66 1915-10-20 8 1.u.-t night, Superviser Ganno, of the Government Monopolies Department, arrested a man named Hitam alias Manjoor Pakir, in Mosque Street, and gave evidence against him today before Mr. Mudie, ou a charge of possessing bhang. The man was fined 91,000 or one year's rigorous imprisonment. Mr. J. Byrne, acting head66 words
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Article83 1915-10-20 8 This morning in the first police court, (apt. J. Jebsen, of the Norwegian steamer Varg, was fined $50 and costs tor failing to give a list of passengers to a boarding officer. The vessel was boarded yesterday morning by an officer who was told there were no passengers. Later, boarding83 words
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Article95 1915-10-20 8 The Lord Mayor of London has issued an earnest appeal to the City of London for funds to assist the Belgians. The appeal states that in Belgium over 500,000 persons are utterly destitute. Their only escape from destitution is to work upon munitions for Germany, but they prefer hunger and95 words
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Article94 1915-10-20 8 After some considerable delay the appeal of Tan Beng Chiang, of the Orchard Koad Nurseries, against a conviction ou the part of tho third police court, Mr. Mudie, came before Mr. Justice Earnshaw on Monday afternoon. The appellant was found guilty of an assault upon Mr. H. Abramson and ordered94 words
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Article104 1915-10-20 8 An interesting incident is related with regard to the German warships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, which were cruising in the neighbourhood of Fiji in the early stages of tin war. Sir Ernest Sweet Escott, Governor of Fiji, who is now in England, by a clover ruse prevented an attack upon tho104 words
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Article125 1915-10-20 8 The Kusskoye Slowo (Moscow) states:— The Kaiser is display ing remarkable energy and attending meetings of his generals everywhere. Ni({lit reviews of his troops are continual. He arrived at Novo Georxiuvßk six hours after the capturo of the city. Aftor each bin tiyht he waken a personal valuation of the125 words
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Article422 1915-10-20 8 Mr. August Huttenbach is xptcted out in the Straits again early next month. Mr. Kobertson, the discoverer of the Mrr sing tinfield, passed through IVnang on Monday on a prospecting trip to Kcdali and binggora. Tho following estates are sworn John White, shipbuilder of Cowes, £.T24,000; John422 words
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Article120 1915-10-20 8 Mr. J. 11. Waring, c o Tramway Co hon Bee., Singapore centre, St. John Ambulance Association, writes to point out that Our Day (to-morrow, 21st inst.) has becu fixed throughout the British Empire us the day for a universal collection of funds in aid ol120 words
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Article89 1915-10-20 8 The Oldhaiu Literary Society of the Anglo Chinese School wishes to announce the fol lowing Lecture Course to which the Kiiem!of the School are cordially invited Friday, Oct. Mr. A. W. Still, F.J.I. Britain's Sense of Justification. Friday, 0ct. '29. ..Mr. I. 11. Uuikill, M.A The Rubber Industry.89 words
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Article248 1915-10-20 8 A second edition of the Singapore Civil Ouaid Drill Hook has just been printed and is now on sale, price '25 cents., at Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, and Messrs. John Little and Co. This second edition will serve as a very handy guide to the248 words
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Advertisement159 1915-10-20 8 without <2*WHE Twentieth Century has seen the advent of many remarkable inventions, not the least of. I which is the Roneo Letter Copier, which dis-' penses with water, brush, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of-" 20 per minute withou. smudging the origina's.159 words
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Advertisement184 1915-10-20 8 FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. WMlMtday, Thurtdai, Friday anti Saturday, October 10, 11, II »nd 13. AT THE ALHAMBRA Tlm NaiMar Clnematotnph Tkaatr*, Beach Read. SECOND KNOW, at 9. 18 P.M. AN EDISON FEATURE PHOTOPLAY The Hanion Brothers' Famoua Speot aole i FANTASMA IN S PART'S. Adapted fr tn the well-known184 words
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Advertisement11 1915-10-20 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1532 1915-10-20 9 SERBIAN CAMPAIGN. Allies' Arrival Saves Serbia. POLITICAL UNEASINESS. Rumours About Cabinet Differences. RkCTKR's TlLK'.KVMS. I. m.lon, October 1«, .VJJO p.m. I'ari- Vish telegram stat uians Lave captured a few weakly defended positions in the region of I'irot but lia..- bt. u repulsed at luan^^ther potato. Austrians and Germans1,532 words
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Article124 1915-10-20 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy. for tbe following telegrams: Paris, October 18. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 60. Yesterday, we progressed around (iivenchy. Our aeroplanes bombarded Treves. To-day, we repulsed three new attacks northeast of Soucbez. Petrograd: We124 words
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Article60 1915-10-20 9 Pirot is a town of Eastern Serbia, 805 kilometers south east of Belgrade, on the river Nischava, on the railway from Sofia to Nish, and about 30 kilometers east of Nish. Wrania and Zibertche are towns of southeastern Serbia, on the railway line from I'skub to60 words
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Article34 1915-10-20 9 Rbdter's Telegram. London, October 18, S.JJC p.m. Dr. W. G. Grace baa had a seizure affecting his speech but is hopeful of speedy recovery. Dr. Grace is 67 years of age.34 words
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Article36 1915-10-20 9 Retch's Telegram. London, October 18, 5.55 p.m. Tokio Chiang Shi Li, a prominent supporter of President Yuan Shi Kai and of Chinese monarchy, has been shot and mortally wounded by a young Chinaman.36 words
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Article27 1915-10-20 9 Hiitkr Tklkubam. London, October 19. At tbe National Sporting Club, for the flyweight championship. Young Symonda (Plymouth) beat Tancy Lee (Leith) in tbe sixteenth nun 127 words
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Article54 1915-10-20 9 Exposure of Nefarious German Plot. (FmiM Oi'R Special Corkehfondint.i Shanghai, October 19. Tbe discovery of a German plot to export arms to India turough Chinese employees has caused a sensation When the arrested Chinese were brought up in the Mixed Court, the German winni wrote claiming jurisdiction which54 words
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Article30 1915-10-20 9 Reutkr's Telegram. London, October 19. The elections in South Africa begin tomorrow. The contest will be intense as the Nationalists are using every effort against General Botha.Reuter - 30 words
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Article31 1915-10-20 9 (From Olk Own Corkkspoxdknt.) London, October 19. Interim dividends announced are Batu Tiga 10 and Suogei Choh 10. Bakap pays a final of 10. Rubber is at 25;31 words
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Article362 1915-10-20 9 The Marriage of Mr. Seah Eng Kwang. The dcois of Mr. ami Mrs. Siih Peck Scab's resilience in High Street were thrown widely open yesterday in honcnr of the marriage of Mr. Seah Eng Kwang, the fout'.li son of these hospitable hosts, who have held numerous receptions there362 words
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Article125 1915-10-20 9 A Singaporean writes us from somewhere in France "Several men have come into our station who have suffered terrible tortures at the hands of the Huns I have seen their wounds and heard their stories —and it is only right that the pood folk out in125 words
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Article342 1915-10-20 9 The hearing of tbe Vi vat- Brisbane case was continued throughout yesterday in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (the Hon. Mr. J. A. S. Bucknill, K.C.) and resumed this morning. Mr. O. S. Carver, who represented tbe owners, freight, master and officers of the Vivat,342 words
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Article1589 1915-10-20 9 RAINY WEATHER MARS OPENING DAY. Details of the Sport With no intention of laying any blame on the Singapore Sporting Club, it must be said that the first day of the autumn meeting ended up in most dismal fashion. Indeed, by the time the homes came out for the1,589 words
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Article177 1915-10-20 9 The following are the handicaps for tin second day Ra. r I.— Aeroplane 10.5, Mintdalc 10.1, i V Ira 10.1, Highland Lad 9.7. Lady Betty 812, Little Queen 8.8, Jean B.N, Jeann>' d'Arc 8 8, Dux II 8 if, Pom Pom 7.10, Roorak 7.7. ■Mi No. 2. -Glorify177 words
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Article262 1915-10-20 9 Tbe Jan Pieterszoon Coon, which passed through Singapore at the end of last week, in the latest addition to the Nederland Royal Mail Line, which now has eight mail and 28 cargo steamers and maintain*) a regular passenger and cargo service between Java and Holland, and262 words
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Article1506 1915-10-20 10 STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR OF PHILIPPINES. Extension of Dutch Services. Reports have been current in Japan for some days past, says the Japan Chronicle, that the Java China-Japan Line is going to extend its present service from Yokohama I acroßs the Pacific, at the other end including Manila1,506 words
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Article434 1915-10-20 10 Crop Double That Of Preceding Year. The annual general meeting of shareholders in the llobri Hubber Co., Ltd., took place (says the Xorth China Daily News) at Shanghai on October when there were present Mr. V. Meyer and Mr. J. C. Over, directors, and shareholders representing 4.150434 words
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Article67 1915-10-20 10 A five-reel Edison photoplay, enacted by the Hanion Brothers and entitled Fantasma, is the principal feature of the new programme at the Alhambra tonight. This is supplemented by a fresh Pathe Gazette acd an enjoyable Keystone comedy in which Koscoe Arbuckle, or Fatty, is the central figure.67 words
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Article65 1915-10-20 10 Despite the wretched weather last night, there were few vacant tables at a special dinner at Kafflet* Hotel. The after dinner entertainment was provided by the Misses Woods, in their attractive cabaret entertainment, with Mrs. Harry Woods at the piano. Another performance will be given to morrow evening, with a65 words
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Article93 1915-10-20 10 The Casino is giving an exceptionally strong programme from to-night when tbe pictures will include two further episodes from the Million Dollar Mystery, entitled ttie Wili-H of a Woman ami the Leap from au ner. Two long reels of Lieut. Hose, It V, and the Stolen Bullion follow, and by93 words
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Article316 1915-10-20 10 Question of Good Practise At Hongkong. The question as to whether a solicitor who has issued a writ on behalf of a claimant and then accepted instructions from the defendant after tbe claimant has engaged another advocate, was "gool practise," was raised in the Summary Court316 words
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Article525 1915-10-20 10 A Stirring Message to the Peace Congress. Tbe following is the text of Count Okuma's message to the Peace Congress at San Francisco Tokio, September 21. Dr. David Starr Jordan. President of the Fifth American and the International Peace Congress, San Francisco. Dear Dr. Jordan, As525 words
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Article110 1915-10-20 10 On behalf of Mrs. H. B. Salmond, Mr. K. Kinloch, care of Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, acknowledges with many thanks the following further contributions: Previously acknowledged on October 7, 1915 »35,*J0 53 G. and T. (October) 10 K. J. Saunders (farther subscription) 20Agencies - 110 words
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Article682 1915-10-20 10 Neutral's Impressions of Airship Visit to London. A Zeppelin raid on London is the subject of an interesting article published by the Handelsblad (Amsterdam) from the pen of its London correspondent. "It was between half past ten and eleven, on a fine autumn evening, when suddenly the682 words
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199 1915-10-20 10 A correspondent, writing from Medan on October 14, says: -Yesterday Ifcd first P. and O steamer, the Mata Hari. arrived at Belaw-in. On the quay to r.ceive the boat wore the following persons: (1 Mr. Underwood, manager of the Anglo Dutch Estate199 words
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Article202 1915-10-20 10 Tbe Standard's special correspondent at Zurich, while admitting that the rating classes of Germany are still confident and public opinion is Kent-rally with Government, cites numerous evidences of war wearinoss. The cardinal archbishop of Cologne is a penis tent advocate of peace and arranged a great202 words
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Article1261 1915-10-20 10 GREAT WORK FOR CHINA BY A CHINESE. Dr. Wu Lien-Teh in Manchuria The following summary of the steps taken tc fight plague in North Manchuria has been sent to the North China Daily News for publication by Dr. Wu Lien-Teh, M.A M.I) B.C. (Cantab.), Director and Chief Medical1,261 words
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Article461 1915-10-20 10 Curious Customs in Southern Nigeria. Many and mysterious rites govern tho lives of the women of tho lbibios of Southern Nigeria. These women have their secret societies, which are jealously guarded from men. According to Mrs. I). Auiaury Talbot, wifo of a prominent official of tho country, these461 words
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Article329 1915-10-20 10 Native Chiefs Attend Funeral In Samoa. Mrs. Robert Louis Slevcnstu— the wife of whom Stevenson wrote sto< 1 true and blade straight, tbe QfMl Artificer male my mate" died in San Francisco early this year. The remains were cremat taken by her son- in law and329 words
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493 1915-10-20 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Tho Viceroy has said that if all goes well with the looent resolution India will be represented in tbe Imperial Conference by tin --eoretary of State and one or two officials from the Indian Civil Service just493 words
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Article213 1915-10-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Travelling by railway from Singa port> up country is becoming a veritable-nin-ancf to respectable Straits Chinese on account of tlie insolence of the railway gatekt-< i-h at Tank Koad Station These persons will on no account admit Chinese, irrespective213 words
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Article633 1915-10-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l notice in your to day's issue, that Sir Kvclyn Ellis has yivin notice in Council of a question "as to the date of the appointment of the Itishop of Singapore and his periods of leave frum this Colony."633 words
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Article269 1915-10-20 11 Troops Attacked by a Pack Of Wolves. The military correspondent of the Az Kst, discussing the situation of the armies on the Russian front, especially of those in and around tbe uiarshe* of the Polesip, warns bis readers against taking too optimistic a view regarding the269 words
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Article206 1915-10-20 11 Turned-l'p Trousers and Shoes Banned. The War Office has struck and condemned as an unsoMitrlike practice the wearing of turned up troufters and Oxford shoes, says the Pall Mall Gazette. The subaltern from Eton and Harrow, < >r.ford and Cambridge, and the other great public schools206 words
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Article201 1915-10-20 11 Tbe Minister for Defence at Melbourne stated on September 6 that a number of Germans, including missionaries, who bad broken their parole by having arms in tbeir poMemion, bad been arrested in German New Guinea. He, however, denied tbe allegation that a plot against the Australian Government201 words
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Article19 1915-10-20 11 Entries for the American tournament at tbe Ladiea 1 Lawn Tennis Club close on Saturday next, at 7 p.m.19 words
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Advertisement57 1915-10-20 11 What is it sttves i ff co >gh« and colds, And li s ir I mi« with glee I What is it rur«w oar many ils In lhi« liml cf the free? hw Sir. I thoo^i t you knew, ihiMigb I'm only an au.atoar, Tne thing Unt always do> h57 words
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Advertisement658 1915-10-20 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL North Brtd^a noad. UNIVERSAL PICTURES 2nd Show, Promptly at 9.15 p.m. 3 ts CHANGED LIVES 3 yt A VIVID ROMANCE OF LOVE AND WAR, featuring Herbert Rawlinsrn and Anna Little, tEEE WOLVES OF SOCIETY A Strong Detective Society Drama, featuring Frark L'o}d. HIS NEW AUTOMOBILE A658 words
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Advertisement89 1915-10-20 11 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LIMITED (mCORPoRATKD IN INOLAMO). Wine Merchants. No. 3, Clarke Street, Kuala Lumpur. 6& 7, Jalan Raia, Klang. 7& 9, Station Road, Ipoh. 127, Birch Road, Seremban. 3, Union Street, Penang. I'riii List mi application, i RAFFLES HOTEL To-Night! To-Night!! BILLIARD MATCH 500 UP BETWEEN TWO WELL-KNOWN LOCAL89 words
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Article1835 1915-10-20 12 HONGKONG MAN ON LIFE IN THE TRENCHES. Pertinent Personalities. Mr. A. F. Briggt, of the staff of tbe South China Morning Post, writes to his paper as follows under date of August 27 I mast ask yon to overlook considerable remi— on my part in the matter of1,835 words
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Article493 1915-10-20 12 A German Military Critic's Sober Review. Amongst the tarveys of tbe military operations of the pi.it year which the German papers published on tbe anniversary of the outbreak of war, tbe one by Colonel Oadke. the military writer of Vorwarts, stands out by reason of its honesty493 words
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Article416 1915-10-20 12 Who Assisted in the Defeat of Von Spec. A letter from the Falkland Islands reveals the fact that a lady now living in East Falkland played an interesting part in the naval battle off the islands in December, when Admiral Sturdee vanquished Von Spec's squadron.416 words
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Article352 1915-10-20 12 Attractive Innovation on The Brighton Railway. Third class Pullman cars quite an innovation in England— are being introduced on tbe London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway. At first they will run on the principal trains to and from Eistbourue and Brighton, and later they will be added to352 words
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Article278 1915-10-20 12 Destroying a Mercantile Marine. The gale of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's fleet is now an accomplished fact, although we wero told by defenders of the Seamen's Kill, writes tbe Sao Francisco Argonaut, that the danger wait an imaginary one, and that there was no real intention278 words
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Article611 1915-10-20 12 Latest Efforts to Oust British Traders. Some of your correspondents writes G. S., Tnnbridge Wells, to the Evening Standard, are greatly exercised about the growing sue cess of German trade competition, but tbe results are overstated, unless something is wrong with oar statistics. There is no doubt that611 words
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Article376 1915-10-20 12 Bishop's Story of a Wounded Man's Joke. When he christens a road along which there are a couple of miles of army service carts Lorry Park,' when he finds every kind of strange anglicising for Flemish or V rench words, we know that he is376 words
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Article25 1915-10-20 12 Tbe Youngster— "Ow did yer get the red marks on yer nose, uncle I t'ncle. "Glasses, my boy 1 Youngster. "Glasses! Glasses of what I25 words
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Advertisement372 1915-10-20 12 Eau de ColognE £g There is M more nal •■•nnerlimi helicon Coln./n, gM and Eau de Coiofm than v luticccn i, rnuiuii Uand (icnnnii measles. The nn'in, in tact has onhj historical interest. t None ol the imjrcdienls, c.nepl the spirit, nns d- produced ill 'nln./nc or auiiiriier, in tiermaini.372 words
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Article844 1915-10-20 13 WOMEN'S DESIRE TO EXCHANGE CONFIDENCES. Traitors at Work-' The Paris correspondent of The Evening Standard writes:— The other day a little restaurant in one of the city's outlying districts was the scene of a great commotion daring the busiest hour. The place was crowded with hungry clients,844 words
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Article208 1915-10-20 13 Clever Caricature by a CraftsWoman. Considering that the chief targets of the Hans in this war are cathedrals and churches, with their treasured windows, there ought to be a great demand for stained ylass when peace comes. The art and craft of stained glass is followed208 words
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Advertisement51 1915-10-20 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. «a »g3s§g "I r I §si 30 ■nfc I m z 3 2 9 O Wo, > 8 5 2ft* z ft* < 8 151 words
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Advertisement239 1915-10-20 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 t0 f**fy Iw^^V and to THE MUNICIPALITY ™E GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. \^N^_!^ J JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M S GOVERNMENTJNOTIFICATION. rDA|tfft TICiIDiI W/ 1 liii wSX^J^SSjiisr^ uKAINIJ LLbAKAINLh SALfc ONLY ONE239 words
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Advertisement478 1915-10-20 14 Wab or Peace. Fam.ne -*^-Jg£™£™Z™ST, THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. h"d",O. Wmonaat- Hous., ..ng.po~. LONDON O«MO«. »a, OM ..wn,. «.O. The Comnanv has ««0.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British LUe Assurance Companies Act in every particular. Foi all particulars, applj to478 words
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Advertisement307 1915-10-20 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, I-B Manager. BUARDIAN ABBURANCt COMPANY. LIMITED, LONDOIt bJbscribed Capital 4*2,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 48,U50,000 Annual Income .£1,100,000 Tue undersigned, Agents tor the above Ojmpany, aits prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short307 words
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Advertisement442 1915-10-20 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL to, •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,500,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 •88,000,000 llcserve Liability of Proprietors •15,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W, L. Pattenden, Esq., Doput Ohairman. S. H. DodweU, Esq IP, H. Holyoak, Esq. O. T.442 words
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Advertisement422 1915-10-20 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares ol 420 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The422 words
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Advertisement850 1915-10-20 14 INSURANCE. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL I^orporatbd in Indu. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. ASSETS exceed $28,000,000. ABSOLUTE SECURITY. The Company has deposited $'200,000 with tho Straits Oovt rniu< Dt and has complied wiih the requirements of Tho Life Akitnrance Companies Ordinance (1914) S.S. Profits to Policy-holders at last Valuation850 words
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Article853 1915-10-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Advent of the $1,000 Car. For the last three yean there baa been a constant demand on motor car dealers for a car that would sell bere at 11,000, but until now, we are given to understand, it has evidently853 words
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Article155 1915-10-20 15 With regard to the extermination, or, at all iventu, the discouragement, of mosquitoes, a writer in the Journal of the lioyal Society states that at Honolulu some years ago, the experimental growing of a species of Lemna, duckweed, was tried on a small surface of water, with155 words
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Article127 1915-10-20 15 The Christmas (rait season at home which is now beginning will be one of the most extraordinary ever known. All dried fruit is expected to be dear, while some of the familiar varieties will not reach the British market at all. Au interesting feature127 words
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Advertisement264 1915-10-20 15 SAXON The Saxon is a Genuine Motor Cat* of Two-Seater Capacity. A quality car designed to carry two people in comfort and to carry them farther on less money than any other Motor Car built to-day. The following is a phort specification of the Saxon Motor 1 4 oyl. 11.1264 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-20 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core If. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement307 1915-10-20 15 BECAUSE OF the Fleets' success in limiting the activities of the German Submarines, Foreign Tyre Firms are enabled to export freely to England and her Colonies. They contribute nothing to the cost of the war and every foreign Tyre bought increases British indebtedness abroad. Now is the time, if ever307 words
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Advertisement810 1915-10-20 16 A. B. MACKAYS S THE ORIGINAL El LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of Parliament. r OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. f^J^X Sole enta: JSm mmi GILFILLAN Vttf^t AND COMPANY. LIMITED. Singapore, Penang and Malacca. WANTS. VACANT WHO WMTEO. In Stamford 'cad or Orchard Road. State pries p< r810 words
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Advertisement537 1915-10-20 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD FURNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA Mid JUANIT* »o 'ctfnrniobod. ipply No. S, Ml. Sopbit. 16 a TO LET. From Ist November, No. 2, Institation Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Van Co. 16-10 a TO LET Compound Hoase No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHRIB k537 words
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Advertisement449 1915-10-20 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street, Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlen, Government and Munieipt Contractor?, Bttate Snppliera and Couc mission Agents. Sou AosNta The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Boltings. IT 80-6-lft NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed at noon449 words
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Advertisement450 1915-10-20 16 WTICEB. GUANKIAT ft GO. 37. Phillip Street. ***** READY IN BTOCK NOW, 7 10 15 NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED: Wire nails of assorted sizes from 1" upwards, j Largest stackers of Hobback's Paints cf all coloum in 20 lbs. and 28 lbs. kegs, Hnlbuck's Paint Oil (Boilod and Raw), Varnishes450 words
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Advertisement578 1915-10-20 16 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN RAGE MEETING, 1915. Tuesday, 11th, Thursday, 21 it, end Saturday, Mr* October. Tickets of admis-ion to tbc Orand Stand can now bd had at Monsrs John Littli Co Daily Tickets 4 Season $10 Ladies' Tickets Free on application to the Secretary by Members of tho Clnb578 words
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Miscellaneous243 1915-10-20 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVBRTISUMKNT RATBS.— Misot Ja»o oas wants of every description art) upon ed at tho prepail rate of II pet (oar lines for on 3or two insertions. N rtioee of Births, .darria-408, ct Deatha, it not axoeeding fjur lin. s, 11 eacl: irsotioa For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,243 words
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