Malaya Tribune, 20 February 1914
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Title Section26 1914-02-20 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. [Progressive and Independent Evening Daily.] Vol. I.- No. 43. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1914 Price 5 Cents. ClK Ittalapa Cribune. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2026 words
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Article220 1914-02-20 1 HOW TO WRITE A PLAY, 4 *lt is the easiest thing in the world to be a playwright. The first thing to do is to acquire a cottage on Hindhead, borrow a motor-car, and be potographed in the one and outside the other. You take an220 words
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Article95 1914-02-20 1 "Language maybe described as a medium for recording one's sensations. The primary heads are: language, talk, and speech. Speech is the particular form of noise which is made by Members of Parliament. Language is the symbol whereby one lady in a back street makes audible her impressions of the95 words
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Article23 1914-02-20 1 44 Love never saith 4 Thus far will I go, and no further.'" The Well by the Way, by Elizabeth Gibson.23 words
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Article38 1914-02-20 1 44 Said the condor, in tones of despair Not even the atmosphere's rare. Since man took to tlying, It's really too trying, The people one meets in the air. The Jingle-Jungle Book, by Oliver Herford.38 words
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Article52 1914-02-20 1 44 Bat you never can tell what a woman will do when it comes to the point—unless she's a suffragette, in which case she may be safely relied on to make a howling donkey of herself for all time. "—The Rocks of Valpre, by Ethel52 words
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Article19 1914-02-20 1 M Life plain is good, but with its frills isn't it perfectly glorious TessHarcourt,h\ Rosamond Napier.19 words
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Article377 1914-02-20 1 M Of men who seek to understand women, there are but two schools those who regard them as angels, and are deceived; and those who consider them as devils, and are amused•" 44 My son, enter not into flirtation, with the next-door damsel, nor with,377 words
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Article227 1914-02-20 1 COURT'S TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN OF THE VOLTCRNO. Judgment was delivered on Jan. 15 by Lord Desart at Caxton Half, Westminster, in the Board of Trade Inquiry into the owning of the eruiarrant ship" Voltumo" in mid-Atlantic on October 'J and the loss of 13$ lives. The227 words
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Advertisement263 1914-02-20 1 HOOCLANDT A Co., SINGAPORE. ESTATES CHEMICALS. Apply f or Particulars. Buy from the Leading Boot, Shoe Slipper Manufacturers. E. Deloos Sons, OFFICES:FACTORIES:— BANK CHAMBERS, NORTHAMPTON, o, The Parade, LEICESTER, NORTHAMPTON, LONDON. ENOLAND. The Best Stllirg Lines For 11 Markets. None can Beat Us. We awe you at least 25 per263 words
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Advertisement164 1914-02-20 1 THE Ceylon Tailors Co. A Man is known by the Clothes he Wears. Neatness and Fit Attracts Attention. IF YOU DESIRE TO BE UP TO THE MARK Call at the Ceylon Tailors Co. WHERE EVERYTHING OF THE BEST IS SUPPLIED AND A THOROUGH FIT GUARANTEED. Europe Hotel Arcade, High Street.164 words
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Advertisement9 1914-02-20 1 HOOCLANDT Co., SINGAPORE. JENATZY TYRES Apply for Price List,9 words
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Article821 1914-02-20 2 January 15th, 1914. The quantity up for auction was practically 1,200 ton3. This quantity could have been augmented considerably as large supplies were sold privately before the auction, and again large quantities were available and sold privately after the auction. The chief feature was the wonderfully steady821 words
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Article337 1914-02-20 2 The report of the directors of Pegoh, Limited, states that the following are particulars of the acreages —Total in rubber, 2,421 acres; coconuts and fruit trees, 156 acres forest and waste land, 707 acres total, 3,374 acres. A careful census of trees on the company's property on September337 words
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Article75 1914-02-20 2 Salesman —Here you are, gentlemen, the greatest invention of the age. Passer-by (stopping to listen) What is it Salesman —A magnetised keyhole plate for front doors. It will attract an ordinary steel key from a distance of two feet. All you have to do to find the75 words
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Article75 1914-02-20 2 The Christmas dinner was a great success, everything went well, and the mince pie received a great ovation. Particularly noticeable was the scalloped edge of the pie, and Mrs. Smith sent for cook to congratulate her. 4 And how did you ornament the mince pie so beautifully. Fve75 words
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Article566 1914-02-20 2 It is significant that Brazilian! interests should consider the scheme of standardization, ditv-ssed some months ago by the Rubber Growers Association, as providing a means whereby they can improve their own commodity. It certainly shows that Brazil is watching every event in connection with plantation i rubber,566 words
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Advertisement130 1914-02-20 2 AS A. HI Sapporo Black Beer AND Citron Water AWARDED Highest Prize AT THE ANGLO-J AJ 'A N KSK EXHIBITION. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd., SOLE AGENTS FOR The Dai Nippon Brewery Co., Ltd, RETAILERS TAMOTO COMPANY. Telephone No. 412. 351, VICTORU STR And Ait Liquor Dealers. Kelly Walsh, Ltd. BEG130 words
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Article1065 1914-02-20 3 THE FEDERATED STATES IN 1913s RECORD DEVELOPMENT —TIN AND RUBBER. The revenue for 1912 was the highest in the Federation's history. The amount then realised was 42J millions of dollars and the expenditure was 31 millions, the surplus thus being over 11 millions. In ile- annual report on1,065 words
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Article262 1914-02-20 3 LABOUR-SAVING MACH INERT. Both at Leeds, where the strike of Corporation workmen was recently settled, and at Blackburn, where a strike of muncipal labourers is still going on, there are movements to extend the use of labour-saving machinery. It i# expected at Leeds that tieadoption of automatic262 words
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Advertisement219 1914-02-20 3 (BDICAL HALL, Ltd. IR roGISTS AND fH OPTICIANS f the General Post Oppose t!ieu Office.; I BRANCHES: MEDICAL OFFICE, Lf of Bras Basah Road and vorili Bndgf Road. Opan till 9 c c, k eVery evening. The Johore Medical Store, I Johore Bahru. tjAN KIAT CO. I 27. PHILLIP STREET.219 words
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Advertisement205 1914-02-20 3 Positively Last Night February, 20. SPLENDID FEATURE FILM I\ i REEI s LENGTH 4,800, ft IN SATAN'S TOILS By the "Apex" Film Co., of London, AND Pathe's Animated Gazette (179 th Edition.) 2nd SHOW, 9-15 TO 11 p.m. An Excellent Variety Programme. In the Ist Show, 7-30 to 8-45 p.m.205 words
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Advertisement497 1914-02-20 4 Shipping "Austrian Lloyd UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT. New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste=Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venice, calling at Port Said, Suez, Aden, olombo Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Due to arrive on or about Due to sail on or about 1914 101 4497 words
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Advertisement191 1914-02-20 4 S.S. MARAS/' 1076 tons Capt. MEIXKRZ. Fob Muntok and Palembang EVKRY WEEK. For Freight and Passage, APPLY HOCK SENG Co., No. ROBINSON ROAD. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited. HEAD OFFlCE.—Singapore. IXCOBPOBATED IN TB B ST BJk ITS METTLI M BXTfI) Authorised Capital $5,000,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Tan ('hay YaN.191 words
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Advertisement524 1914-02-20 4 Shipping p. o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA. JAPAN. POTATO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA. INDIA. ADEN. EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Court, Persian Golf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapre on or about— MAIL LINES. Homewi ird (for Europe)--1914. Connecting at rom524 words
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Advertisement588 1914-02-20 4 Shipping N. Y. K7 JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via port to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twill screw Steamers maintaining this service have been ■pectaHy designed and constructed, and are fitted588 words
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Advertisement330 1914-02-20 4 Shipping M. M. meBBageries m mail line CHINA. JAPAN. CEYLOS EGYPT aN i> hars OUTWAKI). pj 191-1 Mar. IV- Atlantimte Paid Local G.rdihYr. Apr Polynesian Magellan Mar h V 11 *V. la Ciotat" Chili Jam-. 7• p Atlantiqoe" -j Ama zone" July. v Paul Leeat" 1 BRANCH LIKE 6 Apr.330 words
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Article56 1914-02-20 5 THE WEEK' S DIARY. .1.. 8-42 p.m. q <.L4:J p.m. I p.m. port, launch C. Telegraph vs. v •-•>' i.L 10.21 p.m. Lshnv Sunday. 7-.*s'> p.m. Parade. 4-50 pan. 10.52 p.m. 'golar, 9 pan. ...I mail dne. uS sun., 11-18 p.m. a!. St. Matthew's KXDXESDAY, 25th. —pi-p; a.m.. 11-40 pan.56 words
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Article29 1914-02-20 5 untitled be seriously injured? "No; j J**ir- u f lr disgrace deeply." p* Vj all his life he [M country one day last IV run over by a milk29 words
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Article102 1914-02-20 5 Dutch »tr. Bxnlie" V\ tons, tO h.n.. Blaster Rwuss, with general cargo from Rhio bound for Rhio. Dut -h str. Altinsj" 104.83 tons. MM h.p., Master F. Frolk, with general cargo from Pontkroak bound for Pontianak. British str. "M. Prince" L,iXK) I >ns, 250 b.p., Master Mac Donald,102 words
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Article327 1914-02-20 5 Outward Bound. LATEST LISTS. The following passengers due in the Straits are taken from the "Lou Lonand China Express 91 p. o. Pel P and O. str. Kilvr." doe Feb. 27. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mnrdock, Mr. W. M. Williamson. Miss Bartholomew, Miss S. Blacklaw Mr. J.327 words
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Article204 1914-02-20 5 The following is supplied by the local agents IVr X. D. L. str. k Priiu Eit '1 Friedrich, dre on March 2S. Lt. and Mrs. Aimnann, Mr Franz Adler. Mr. and Mr*. Paul Breitag and chiid. Dr. F. de Boer, Mr. H. L. Noersma, Mr., Ueh. Justizrat Behn, Capt.204 words
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Article236 1914-02-20 5 “The North China Daily News” is officially informed that on December 24 a special conference was held at Vladivostok, attended by representatives of the Naval and Military authorities,harbour ottiicals, and ice-breaking experts, for the purpose of considering the matter of keeping the port open to navigation all the year round.236 words
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Article802 1914-02-20 5 Prices Quoted in the Market this Morning. Singapore, Feb. 20, 1014. Messrs. Lyall an<l Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations RUBBER SHARES. Nam. Value. Bnywa Raltm j 2/- ftWfpf *j l Anglo Java 3/6 1 AnskvJbbafi 6« Anglo-Malay 10(3 11/--l AyerKnuing >'/802 words
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Article114 1914-02-20 5 Singapore February, 20. On London Bank 1 m/s. 2/43 Demand 2/4 3/32 Private G m/s. 2/4 11/1(5 3 m/s. 2/4 7/16 On Germany Bank d/d. 238J Private 3 m/s. 243 On Franc' Bank d/d. 2941 Private :5 m/s. 299J On India Bank T. T. 171 Private 30 dk 175|114 words
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Article189 1914-02-20 5 Nutmegs 110 8. per picul 825.75 Nutmegs SO 8 26.75 Copra Bali 12.15* Copra Gorong Talo 12.40 Copra Dongalo 12.40 Copra Kayong 11.95 Copra Palo 11.85* Copra Pontianak 11.45 Copra Biantan 1.80 Copra Singkawang 11.80* Sago Flour Spore Ist qty. 3JJS* Sago Flour Spore fair 3.30* Sago189 words
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Article71 1914-02-20 5 Devoe\< Imp. Brilliant Oil (2) tins Sylvan Arrow Oil (2) tins) 3.25 Fish brand 2 tins in case at 130 Lampglass brand 2 tins in case at j Lampglass brand 2 tins S.RJ Dragon brand 2 tins 8.15 Crown brand 2 tins 3.05 Rising Sun brand 2 tins 3.0071 words
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Article71 1914-02-20 5 A few minutes after the aeroplane had taken its flight a bare-headed, wildly excited man came rushing to the aviation grounds. Did H. J. Smith go up in that thing as a passenger?" he asked breathlessly. 44 Yes," answered one of the bystaniders. "What difierence does it make to you71 words
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Article154 1914-02-20 5 PALLADIUM. A complete change of programme goes on at the Palladium thi* evening. In the Sultans Power is a fine picture. Among the actors are included ('apt. Jack Bona vita, lion-tamer, and C. Livingston W iggin<. international aviator. Bonavita> and Wiggins tame and tly, respectively. too. Towards the154 words
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Article150 1914-02-20 5 To-night In Satan's Toils" will l»c shown at the Alhambra for the last time. There is a strong moral tone to the story, which centres around the degradation and subsequent recovery from Satan's claw* of a young army officer who -trollsj far from the path that i> straight,150 words
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Article61 1914-02-20 5 Some of the officers on ocean liners are under the supervision of a very clever international linn of detectives, who are anxious to know whether their style of living OH shore is consistent with their salary and prospects. The suggestion is that they draw a percentage of th* winnings of61 words
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Advertisement156 1914-02-20 5 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. 20a— 20c, Collyer Quay. KOH CO. 82=3 Bras Basah Road Stationers, Booksellers and NEWSAGENTS. KOH Co., SINGAPORE. CHEE ENG SONS, Established 1859. 71, North156 words
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Miscellaneous288 1914-02-20 5 Mails Close. To-day. r.tii. S<mra''«'} I Suigen, Huyskes 2 p.m. t \v Muar Lady Weld 3 p.m. p. ham »v leloic Ai.-nii Kinta 3 p.m. y„ MiI i Yalentyn 3 p.m. P jaii'_ r 1> kali:-', i Bairan ALhotsiord p.m. I. Pahat Mena 3 p.m. Khoen Foeng 4 p.m. ,;;a.288 words
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Article471 1914-02-20 6 Between tragedy mm! farce the Ligtance is short, and the efforts which the world is patting forth to arm itself ■gate* itself are even more farcical than tragic. Renter tells us to-day that a new weapon baa been devised whereby man may kill bis fellow-man with greater471 words
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Article110 1914-02-20 6 Some anxiety exists in Pacificist circles over the prospects of the Third Peace Conference winch should be held at The Hague m 1915 According to information which has heen received from Washington, Senator Root has arged upon Mr. Bryan, as Minister for Foreign Affairs, tie- desirability110 words
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Article123 1914-02-20 6 a LOSS ok £6,750,000. The annual report of the Conimittee of the Liverpool 1 nderwnters Violation. DOW fuSSUed giv-s interesting statistics as to maritime Losses in 1913. Of British steamers (500 Urns and upwards) 58, tod of British sailing ships ten were totally lost Of foreign shins123 words
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Article414 1914-02-20 6 Yesterday*! tin 190.50. London H Ruhber-pianuui. para 3a. 2d. O: The Rev. Bro. Michael H of St. Joseph's Institntion, ill with dengue Glendon pay- a fiua sit' 5 per cent., ;m I Pa <>f 1 per The PadangJava Ltd., has declared Ip en«l of 4 per414 words
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Advertisement168 1914-02-20 6 Motor-Car Repairs. w-w tE are in a position to repair any make W of cars, having a competent staff of European and Chinese experts, and most modern machinery. *of4 Overland Cars expected in a few days. Humber and Humberette cars in stock. Second—hand cars for sale. APPLY TO: THE STRAITS168 words
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Advertisement134 1914-02-20 6 Chs. J. GAUPP AND CO. Raffles PlaceTneTT* o R° binson Piano Co. WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS AND NAUTICAL OPTICIANS. FINE DIAMOND JEWELLERY A SPECIALITY. ENGLISH AND SWISS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. SURVEYING AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. SILVER and PLATED WARE FROM MAPPIN WEBB, Limited. i JAMES Motor Cycles. DIFFERENT MODELS ON VIEW. THE134 words
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Article162 1914-02-20 7 n .;..,\vm: on the COMMITTEE. Dlg€ gfj>rTAßlJi Reuter's Service. Feb. la 1 nme to-day moves 1:1 nt 0 f a coinmHtoe of f ihe ;illotions of the I Murray. .-.-I thai the Govetn- to participate in Qittee, which will f probably entirely j Milner, Revel- i f>.Reuter's Service. - 162 words
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71 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. a teleg tin from Berlin states !'i l_ r -t Committee H< rr Solf said that the Colonial administration. a> a model to Germany l t--:ni»lated reform of the system in the direction of local administration, lestion o]Reuter's Service. - 71 words
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Article30 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. IS. Ii who was charged i maintained absolute v ive evidence that v I loieiuly. v t he was Presi- Fragists. remanded.Reuter's Service. - 30 words
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Article34 1914-02-20 7 A CANARD. Reuter's Service. noon, Feb. I<S. :a Petersburg V tpers there my L Kir P»l 2 mentioned on n found alive **.Mr< hlllh >mer. He i*an i hoiu--.Reuter's Service. - 34 words
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Article58 1914-02-20 7 THE RAILWAY SUBORDINATES' MEMORIAL. Reuter's Service. London. Feb. 19. Mr. Harcourt, in reply to Mr. McCallum Scott, said that the memorial of the subordinate officers of the F.M.S. Railways had been sent direct to him by the petitioners and had been returned in accordance with regulations to beReuter's Service. - 58 words
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Article67 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. Washington, Feb. 18. President Wilson, in a con versa- j tion with Mr. Underwood, the democratic leader in the House of Representatives, regarding the Panama Canal tolls, emphasised that the United States must keep good faith in its treaty obligations. The rescission ofReuter's Service. - 67 words
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Article77 1914-02-20 7 IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR PTOMAINE" POISONING Reuter's Service. London, Feb. X A mysterious bacillus designated the 44 Gaertner Bacillus" has been found responsible for the death of a woman in London, and for those of a number of persons in France who died after eating what wasReuter's Service. - 77 words
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Article44 1914-02-20 7 INCREASE OF WAGES OFFERED. Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. A telegram from Melbourne states that the representatives of the Melbourne butchers have offered to increase wages and submit the dispute to an arbitration court. The outlook is more hopeful.Reuter's Service. - 44 words
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Article24 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London. Feb. 18. The Prince of Wied has been decorated with the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.Reuter's Service. - 24 words
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Article36 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. A telegram from Lima states that Mr. Billinghurst and his son and the Minister of the Interior have been sent to exile on board a cruiser to Panama.Reuter's Service. - 36 words
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Article28 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 18. Mr. O'Brien, who resigned t<» test the confidence of his constituents, which Mr. Redmond impugned, has been returned unopposed.Reuter's Service. - 28 words
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Article79 1914-02-20 7 CHANGES IN THE PERSONNEL OF COMMANDERS. Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. The following navalappointmep.tr, are announced Admiral Jackson to be com-mander-in-chief in the Mediterranean. Admiral Stokes, senior officer on the coast of Ireland. Admiral Gamble to the fourth battle squadron. Admiral Sturdee tu be chief of theReuter's Service. - 79 words
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Article59 1914-02-20 7 SAYINGS ON THE NAVY VOTE. Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. It is stated that there will be no naval manoeuvres in 1914 on tho ground that questions of strategy and policy arising out of the last manoeuvres have still to be determined, and it alsoReuter's Service. - 59 words
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Article45 1914-02-20 7 ANOTHER CIVILIZED WEAPON —THE FIERY ARROW. Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 19. A telegram from Paris states that successful experiments have been made from the Eiffel Tower with fire arrows carrying petrol and gunpowder, intended to be used by aeroplanes against dirigibles.Reuter's Service. - 45 words
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Article60 1914-02-20 7 Reuter's Service. London, Feb. IS. A telegram from Stockholm states that Baron Hammarskjold, in a statement to the Riksdag, stated that the new defence bill would be presented to the Riksdag after the dissolution and general election. Fresh expenditure will be met by a special tax fallingReuter's Service. - 60 words
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Article153 1914-02-20 7 When the next Peace Conference meets at The Hague, someone ought to go there and tell them to stop making all this fuss about big guns and battleships until they have seriously taken in hand the more pressing question of the hatpin. It lis a crying scandal that while we153 words
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Article85 1914-02-20 7 Enthusiastic Auditor (lingering to congratulate him I M Every word you have said to-night is as true as gospel." Modern Lecturer—*' True as gospel—mv dear sir, it's as true as anything Henry George or Bernard Shaw ever wrote." Is that the information editor? "It is." "To settle a controversy, please85 words
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Article206 1914-02-20 7 UNDER SECRETARY FOR WAR MULCTED IN £2jooo DAMAGES. ENGLAND NOW IN THE ARENA. Reuter's Service. London. Feb. 19. Mr. Justice Darling and a special jury have been occupied for several days in an action brought by Major Adam, formerly of the r >th Lancers, against Sir Edward Ward,Reuter's Service. - 206 words
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Article304 1914-02-20 7 PROF. FERRERO OS QUALITY AND QUANTITY. Nations have succumbed to-day to the blind tyranny of numbers. Take, for instance, the Statistics of export in any country. We are satisfied, as a rule, simply to compare figures. When the figures increase*, that is progress when they diminish304 words
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Article61 1914-02-20 7 "Dear Clara,” wrote the young man, 44 pardon me, but I'm getting so forgetful. I proposed to you last night, but really forgot whether you said 4 yes' or 4 no.Dear Will" she replied by note, 44 so glad to hear from you. I know I said 4 yes to61 words
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Article480 1914-02-20 7 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL. Yesterday afternoon tie first Children's Concert of the year openel in Victoria Memoiial Hall. The audience, mostly young Singapore, waxed most enthusiastic throughout the entertainment, which was really excellent. Mr. F. Pioctor deserves hearty congratulations for the work he has accomplished with his protegee, for480 words
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Article181 1914-02-20 7 To the already known methods of preserving milk, another has I>♦ 1j added by two Italian Physicians. Their method is to preserve milk by m< arm of an atmosphere of carbonic acid gas, under pressure. The milk remains unaltered for several days, both in its181 words
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Article667 1914-02-20 8 [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by any of our correspondents.] WHO ARE KLINGS To the Editor of the "Malaya Tribu lie." With reference to the correspondence which appeared recently in your paper please a.low me to write the following The words referred to here are Indian667 words
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Article520 1914-02-20 8 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. D. CLASS SINGLES. C. E. B. Meredith v A. KnoxWilson no result. C. Milton beat D. Reul, o L° R. Daines v J. C. Wright, no result D. BicLeod Craik v E. G. Jones, no result. K. H. Charlwood beat I F rand-en. B—6,8520 words
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Article58 1914-02-20 8 The superintendent was examining the school, 44 Who wrote 4 Hamlet' he asked. A very frightened little boy rose to his feet and said, 44 Please, sir, I didn't." The superintendent was telling one of the members of the school board. 44 Haw Haw! 91 said he. 44 1 bet58 words
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Article621 1914-02-20 8 HOW THE INDUSTRY AFFECTS AMSTERDAM. One of the most famous industries of Amsterdam-nanu [y lie diamond industry is passing through a serious crisik The causes ascribed to the trouble are many and various Over-production and the financial stress in America are but two among many causes621 words
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Article152 1914-02-20 8 It is freely rumoured in Hongkong Civil Service circles, and also in the Colony generally, that Mr J. H. Kemp, Crown Solicitor, will be appointed acting Attorney-General during the absence of the Hon. Mr J. A, S. Bucknill, X C, who leaves on March 28 to act as Chief Justice152 words
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Advertisement248 1914-02-20 8 P k 'Tis not in mortals to commani sice we'll do more-well DESERVE II." j THE MOST MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE T. I AND PICTURE PALACE IN THE |j I TO-ffIGHT! TO-MIGHTfI I Full Change of Program in- of them-- i I I C I J PHOTO PLAYS YET EXHIBITED E248 words
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Article626 1914-02-20 9 We have been repeatedly ttked for data to prove that plantation rubber of one type exhibits the variation which we have asserted does not exist. That there is greater variability between first-grade plani tation rubl>er as a whole than in the crop of fine hard Para626 words
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Article67 1914-02-20 9 Bridget, the new general, was toW by her tnistee* to pare the potatoes while she went net fco order Om joint for dinner. When the mistreai returned with the meat, die was astonished to find Bri.l-t-t sitting on tin- kitchen floor with doaena o* pot**** let67 words
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Advertisement152 1914-02-20 9 jjreen Island Cement Co., Ltd. PORTLAND CEMENT. ne k Drain Pipes, any shape .ii nf >i Gntterwayf f > IDS. tttern. Firebricks, pressed >Yi\es Paring Bricks J full particulars will be forwarded OH application to Agent: W. A. STOPANI, 25-1, Boat Quay, SINGAPORE. THE IMGIONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Co. (ESTABLISHED 1883)152 words
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Advertisement244 1914-02-20 9 A Novelty in Jewellery is to he seen in the ©Election of PHOTOGRAPH SIGNET RINGS we have on show, in which miniatun- photo graphs of tho.-* and dear to y< or y«>ur own -may lx? pi* Bed. rings may be had with Mgnefa in PLAIN GOLD OR BLOODSTONE. We are244 words
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914 1914-02-20 10 INTERESTING JUDGMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE. HILL OF EXCHANGE ACT 1882, SECTION a—(l and 2). An interesting judgment, on appeal, was delivered on the 28th January by Sir J. Hyndman Join s. Chief Justice, lt was an appeal under section 1-1(1) of the914 words
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Article491 1914-02-20 10 MUST COME BEFORE MENTAL CULTURE. Lord Hal.lan**, speaking in the Savoy Hotel, London, at a publicdinner of the corporate bodies, the National League for Physical Education and Improvement and the Mansion-House Council on Health and Housing, said that rather than propose the chief toast —"Prosperity to Our Cause,"491 words
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Advertisement249 1914-02-20 10 TWO NICE PROGRAMMES OF Convenient-Sized Pictures TO Amuse and Entertain MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. I>t SHOW 7-30 TO 9 p.m. Into the I Desert I Pimple'i Fin- Brigade The Smile of the Broncho Billy.- Love Affair HIS KBBBAGE Kafem). Her Father.- Hat I Vitagraph i Sad SHOW 9-m TO249 words
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Advertisement231 1914-02-20 10 zStraits Industrial Syndicate, :(o): General Export Merchants Commission i> J2a, Cfpango Alley, Singapore. (ESTABLISHED 1907.) Speciality: Hard Ordinary Straits Timber Steam Sawi I Special Quotation for Quantities. Prompt and Careful Attention and Supervise and Enquiries. I Building Materials: j French Tiles, Stetonite Ceiling Plato. Drain Joists, Angle Iron, &c. Sec.231 words
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Article768 1914-02-20 11 LITTLE THHK39 TO KXOW. There are some little thing! that it is very necessary for a mother to know. By knowing them she will save herself many an anxious hour, or perhaps many hours, if she is far away from a doctor. One of the768 words
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Article823 1914-02-20 11 BY G. L. JESSOP. If anything were needed to emphasise the enormous hold which Association football has gained on the affections of the public, it is to hand in the gate returns of the first round of the English Cup. The Londoner's interest in the game is of823 words
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Advertisement294 1914-02-20 11 r Kg: ST EEL 00$ K5" office furnituri s space than v/ood, lasts neater. It will not warp. -•5 e: V Rustproof and Vermin I 5 '"g-gei desks, filing cabinets, card I '2.. in a variety of styles may I :i- The Roneo showrooms. I n viied. f 4a, Colfyer294 words
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Article1731 1914-02-20 12 LAROUR CONDITIONS. Great Britain, the United State*, the Continent of Europe, and in fact most of the white countries, have had sufficient trouble in connection with labour during the year under review. There has been an effect on the production of manufactured articles in consequence of1,731 words
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Advertisement176 1914-02-20 12 Made in Dublin. FOR DIRECT EXPORTATIOK By READ BROTHERS, Limited. Dog's Head Guinness with the Dogs Head Label on every bottle. The Dog's Head Bottling Is superior to any stout because it is brewed from the only stout water in the world: the DUBLIN WATER. Keeps in all climates. Always176 words
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