Malaya Tribune, 19 January 1914

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  • 22 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. untitled No. 16. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1914 Price 5 Cents. The Malaya Tribune, SINGAPORE. MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1914.
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  • 377 1 STRIKE BROKEN. uteres Service. London. Jan. 17. [iap»« of the South African man and the railwaymen back at Braanfontein points. They declare that ess 1 ontinu* the strike as IfiSnCrS expected that the normal wil shortly be resumed. mines are working Th eaderof tfc strikers at Whan c
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  • 19 1 Reuter's Service. London. Jan. 17. iron. Fiume states I ttrtfc Austrian dreadaa* been launched and :zen; lstvan,
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  • 218 1 PARTICULARS OF THE DISASTER. Reuter's Service. London. Jan. 17. Tne Admiralty report- that the submarine is in 18 fathoms depth of water and it is impossible to locate her before dark. Operations will be resumed at dayoreak. Lieut. G. If. Weiman. Subiieut. Robert H. Grant Morrison,
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  • 171 1 ERUPTIONS HAVE RECOMMENCED. INHABITANTS AGAIN FLEEING. Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan. 17. Reuters correspondent has arrived at Kagoshima in order to ascertain the actual conditions there. Two hundred thousand people took refuge in the mountains and forests but eventually reached safety. The deathroll is much exaggerated.
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  • 17 1 A good word is an easy obligation, but to speak ill oniy requires silence, which costs nothing.
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  • 119 1 BOW STREET COURT PROCEEDINGS. Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan 18. The prosecution of sixteen defendants connected with the Army canteen irregularities ha« been opened at Bow Street. The accused are charged with conspiring to give and receive corrupt commissions ae between army officers and Lrpton's. Limited. The defendant
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  • 130 1 England beat Wal»s by Point. Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan. 17. The International Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham resulted in a win far England by ten points to nine. The attendance was enormous, and the weather was pertect. The Welsh forwards were led by the Rev.
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  • 57 1 Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan. 18. A telegram from Hamburg states that the bodies of two of the crew and wreckage of the steamer Acilia. which was reported on 9th ult. as long overdu have been tound in the Straits of Magellan by local Indians. They
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  • 21 1 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 17. The Cobequid i<- breaking up. It is hoped to save the mails.
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  • 28 1 Pressure on our space precludes us publishing until tomorrow an interesting article on the M. F. A. Association Football League Final, which occurred on Saturday.
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  • 150 1 UNFOUNDED CHARGE BY GERMAN RESIDENT. f. m. s. authority must be Maintained. Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan. 19 A telegram from Berlin states that the Tages Zeitung publishes a long and vehement letter by a German resident in the F. M. S. protesting against the arrest
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  • 42 1 Reuter's Service. LONDON. Jan. 17. A teiegram from Washington states that President Wilson has nominated Colonel Gorgas. wno is famous for his work in connection with making the Panama Cana! Zonehealthy, to be Surgeon General of the Army.
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  • 57 1 Reuter's Service. London. Jan. 17. A telegram from Paris states that in view of the fact that no action oeen brought in reference to the failure of the Societe Auxihaire de Credit," and the probability that it will be able to reimburse its creditors, it is understood
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  • 41 1 Reuter's Service. London. Jan. 17. A telegram from Berlin states that yesterday s rejection of the Olympic vote merely a party matter and doe.- not signify* in any way the rejection of official patronage of the games.
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  • 18 1 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. it. Lord Strathcona i> ill and his condition is causing anxiety.
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  • 71 1 We regret that owing t r a literary error —the absence of an and "—our Shanghai correspondent was made to suggest on Saturday that the worship of Confucius at the Temple of Heaven. Pexing. was objected to. The telegram, of course, should have read that the proposal
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  • 296 1 FAMOUS PRIMA DONNA ILL AT CHRISTMAS ISLAND. Passenger- on the Rumphius H from Java, which arrived early this morning, brought the first definite news of Madam* Lillian Nordica and others in her party The latest news concerning tnem is that ali are at Cnnstma- island,
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  • 146 1 TURKISH ENVOY AND MRS. L. SPENCER ON THE S. S. M SANDAKAN." Bound for the Moros. A rather strange coincidence in connection with the mission of the Turkish envoy is tnat o: the three other first cabin passengers on the Sandakan,*' Mrs. Loribard Spencer, tne American society
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  • 20 1 If a man would only keep his own fWWTWfI he wouldn nave to pay lor a iegai one so ortex.
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  • 537 2 Soldiers and Sailors Injure Circus employees. (From Our Own Correspondent.) j Bangkok, Jan. 7. The soldiers and sailors have been at it again, and their ancient feua, which has been lying dormant tor i some time, has broken nut atre-n, but unfortunately on this occasion the trouble
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  • 234 2 The Chinese who seek after a strong and united Republic have turned their attention to the problem of the differences in the spoken language. They desire that a common tongue should be establish* d "to unit.- the country, break down the social barrier, increase national prosperity,
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    • 260 2 ALMUSAWA Co. W. M. KaSSini, C.E., Consulting Architect. Architects, Commission-Agents Surveyors. 3, Raffles Place. —H sT~ KIRWAN, FOO EK WVggSJtfgSStig DEALER, RESIDENCE TELEPHONE NO. 251 Fodder Bedding, Shoeing Carriage. j «<* or Wounded Hordes, Cattle or Immediate Attendance on Sick o Carriages Dogs, etc, in the absence of a oenna
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    • 253 2 The Straits F.M.S. Motor Car Co., Motor and Cycle Repairers, Dealers in IHotor accessories, €ie- Mead Office:- 50=2, VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. lAB 7. "Overlands" the Favourite Cars of the present day now be obtained from us on Hire at any time of the Day or N g at
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  • 1043 3 {Special to the ''Malaya Tribune.") SIR. We believe in God and what has been given to us and what was given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets from their Lord we make no distinction between any of them and after Him we strive (Koran
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  • 233 3 The largest gun in the world is to be used to guard what is perhaps the greatest material achievement of the human race —the Panama Canal. It is a sixteen inch breech-loading rifle, and is the first of several similar great cannon that are to
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  • 28 3 Dealer.—'Ee's a saint, lady; sings 'yms beautiful. I 'ad some parrot? wot used to sweer something awful, but, if you'll believe me. this 'ere bird converted the lot.
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    • 323 3 What We're Able To Give You TO-NIGHT t T entertain you for what 1 11 :< pay at our show: rrl ure> trom a Variety oLMakers tn Shows. Two Two-Reel Films IIRLBORODfia Theatre, Beach Road. tw jilPa: \ou to see Both Shows First Show. 7-30 to 9 p.m. (Barker) Singei
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    • 38 3 MEDICAL I HALL, Ltd. CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS AND OPTICIANS. Opposite the General Post Office.) I BRANCHES: MEDICAL OFFICE, corner of Bras Basah Road and North Bridge Road. Open till 9 o'clock every evening.) The Johore Medical Store, Johore Bahru.
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    • 175 3 Whitbread's Ale Stout. The medical faculty recommends Whitbread's Stout for its superior Tonic Value. It is not only a stimulant but a food and therefore a frame builder. For the anaemic it is par excellence. (Largest Bottlers in the World.) SOLE IMPORTER*:— Weare Bros. I—B. RAFFLES QUAY. Ask your Grocer
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  • 721 4 Ours is the age of marvellous discoveries, and of the happenings of unexpected events. Yet, in the midst of glorious triumphs in every path of human endeavour, there still lurk in most unlikely places some of the most hideous features of man's manifold nature. The cruelty and
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  • 350 4 The Ceylonese throughout Malaya must feel specially proud and highly pleased at the elevation of Mr. P. Arunachalam to rank of Knighthood, an event unique in the history ot Ceylon. Sir Arunachalam was the first Ceylonese to enter the I Service by competitive exam in tion, and
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  • 104 4 A liftman, William Doi has had to pay €L for five kisses which he stole from Gertrude Puzio as she was travelling d the lift of which he had charge. The girl complained to a Policeman, and the liftman confessed that he had stolen thekisses.
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  • 18 4 The total losses due to S gette outrages during the are estimated at half a million*
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  • 42 4 Mr. John Turner, the well-known director of rubber c panics, has left Singapore tor Java after making many l s h inspections to estates in which is interested. He is expecteu w return here in a short time on n» way home.
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    • 259 4 WE are in a position to repair any make of cars, having a competent staff of European and Chinese experts, and most modern machinery. 1914 Overland Cars expected in a few days. Humber and Humberettc cars in stock. Second—hand cars for sale. APPLY TO: THE STRAITS RICKSHAW s and MOTOR
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    • 136 4 Chs. J. GAUPP AND CO. Raffles Place, next to Robinson Piano Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers and Nautical Opticians. Fine Diamond Jewellery a Speciality. English and Swiss Gold and Silver Watches. Surveying and Nautical Instru= ments. SILVER and PLATED WARE MAPPIN WEBB, Limited Best Provisions! Best Wines!! Large Choice kept in Stock
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  • 1035 5 ultan of Turkey Aids U. S. With Mohammedans. SULT OF FIN LEY'S MISSION. IlencySyed Mohamed gj s "Xljilani Bey V.'-."* en nal envoy of Sr of Turkey, was f Zamboanga. passenge t v ie M SandaSingapore on f-v OP ni« the direct result the American i that
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  • 86 5 She was a woman of few words and when she condescended to speak she rapped out her words quickly and sharply. Desiring to buy for her daughter the score of a poular opera she went into a I music shop and said to the young man behind the counter, "Mikado
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  • 358 5 [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by any of our correspondents.] THE POSTAL MUDDLE. To the Editor of the u Malaya Tribune" Sir, —The above, so far as I am able to gather from the Press commenta, is a glaring instance of the folly of the penny-wise,
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  • 201 5 A Day with the Baseball Fans. Some days ago, the Oldham Hall football field was the scene of a peaceful JapaneseAmerican contest. Then it was that the local crack Isipponite nine crossed bats with the pick of the Methodist Mission Conference squad, for the supremacy of the
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    • 36 5 Just Arrived One 16-20 H.P. Wolseley Car One 11.9 H.P. and One 15.9 H.P. Arrol= Full Particulars from the Sole Agents, Engine j Continental I I TYRES. I B Stocked by aii Dealers and Garages. 3§
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  • 138 6 An appeal from Malacca. Mr. Khoo Kirn Lian, writing from Malacca, says: lne Children's Treat consisting ot sports and entertainment organized by the Malacca Chinese Literary Association, having met with success last year the association has formed a strong committee to carry it out again on
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  • 181 6 "IT HAS AN ATMOSPHERE OF INDEFINABLE EVIL." M I regard that as one of the most actively evil pictures ever painted," said Mr. S. C. Kaines Smith, M.A.,one of the University of London Extension lecturers, holding up a reproduction of Leonard da Vinci's Monna Lisa, the
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  • 167 6 The new harbour light at Fort] Cornwallis, which is fitted with all the latest improvements, has been put in working order under the direction of Mr. Edgar Galistan, Light House Engineer, who left Singapore for this purpose some days ago. The light is an occulting
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  • 117 6 One of the things which must amuse any person who likes to study the utter lack of consistency that characterises the average man is the manner in which we English not only tolerate but honour the French characteristics that we profess to disapprove of altogether. M. Anatole France,
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  • 553 6 Let's invite Diaz to our Safety First week. Syracuse Post Standard. Mr. Foss names the manager of his recent campaign as a member of the State Board of Insanity. Expert qualifications again Boston Herald. So the crime of being a mother is not to debar a
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  • 58 6 The original study of two angels' heads, says the Englishman, which the Flemish artist Rubens painted into the picture "Coronation of the Virgin," now in the Brussels gallery, has been accidentally found at Mussoorie. It was bought recently by a European at Mussoorie for a trifling sum. Experts are still
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    • 350 6 Yo ""r e Special Wants Have Many AOVS. Wan*. Good Compositors Wanted. WANTED, good compositors for job and other printing. Good pay to competent men. Apply to the Manager of the Straits Albion Press, Limited. 20a20c, ColiyerQuay. To Lend. ON GOOD SECURITY-LANDED PROPERTY— 52,000, to $60,000, Apply c o Malaya
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    • 203 6 Chop Teck Seng, 97, SELEGIE R OAD House of Renown f or Price of their Articles; Dealers in General Fodder and Sundry Gcod: Prices to Suit all Purses. Wholesalers and Retailers koh &^ca 82=3 Bras Basah Road Stationers, Booksellers and NEWSAGENTS. Chinese New-Year Cards of ail Descriptions Now Ready TEE
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  • 1312 7 Arthur Robert Adams. ~-fr\MEXT CLAIMS DAMAGES JUDGMENT BY MR. r( WOODWARD. pi ATNTIFF AWARDED 1 "damages. ,v ;h the Govern- f P r a k claims dam ages Hon. A. R. Adams p [gn ent on the 15th e °t the S ipreme Court at *C intiff
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  • 173 7 The Cost of Printing. Never lose sight of the fact that the main question in a job of printing is not what it will cost you; but what it will bring you by way of increased business. When all these points have been disposed of, then consider
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  • 157 7 Although ho had been announced to do so, Mr. Georges Carpentier, the heavy-weight boxing champion of France, who defeated Bombardier Wells, champion of Great Britain, did not appear at the London Palladium after the contest, as arranged. Mr. Jas. White, his representative, made the announcement from
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  • 143 7 The petition of the Siam Commercial Bank, Ltd., for the bankruptcy of the Chino-Siam Bank again came before the Civil Court on Thursday, January 8. Mr. O. Kniepf produced cheques drawn by the debtors on the petitioning bank for Tcs. 1,150,000. An employe of the Chino-Siam Bank
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  • 40 7 The wireless telegraph station to be installed at Rangoon next July is to be a fairly powerful one, capable of picking up a ship at a distance of 500 miles by day and about double that distance by night.
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  • 16 7 Customer.—"But is he a good bird? I mean I hope he doesn t use dreadful language."
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  • 301 7 We find it difficult to believe the cable report that Liverpool physicians are very nuch exercised over the case of the travelling salesman with delirium tremens induced by too much beef tea. Food analysts and nutrition experts have long been aware of the high
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  • 303 7 The Annual Conference of the Methodist Mission has adjourned and most of the out-of-town members are already gone. Missionaries from British North Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Malay States attended the conference. There were about seventy Europeans and Americans in attendance, the latter having a large majority of
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  • 291 7 On the 13th inst., the members of the Straits Chinese Reading Club met at the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street, to commence a new session ending June 30. The meeting was very well attended. Mr. J. A. Roberts was in the chair. One of the
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    • 502 8 P. o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through- Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homcivard (for Europe). 19)14 Connecting at From Singapore
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    • 341 8 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARIT|., K MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon. Diibouti. and Marseille;, 'Paul Lccat" Jan. ig "Dumbĕa" Feb. 2"Ner! "Cordillĕre" 16---Magellan" Mar. 2 r Atlantique' 50-' Pa Chili" Apr. 13-Dur "Amazone' 27 "Cor I "Paul Lecat"Mav. 11 "Dumbea" 25' Poly, ;;Cordillere; June. B"Atlantiq "Magellan" 22 "Chili Branch Line. 9
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