The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 December 1912
1912-12-20
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1912-12-20 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. IN i lENTS SINGAPORE, FREDAY, DECEMBER 20 1912. NO. 7,70816 words
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Article240 1912-12-20 1 The break down of the MadrM Penaug cable, as yet unrem<'died, has caused a scarcity of wire news. All matter is SOming via the Coeos Islands, and from midnight on Wednesday to 0 p.m. \u>t ni^lit no press wire came through. The items received mention a Greek240 words
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Article1165 1912-12-20 1 If I were asked to name the most remarkable sight m the whole island I would, without hesitation, award the palm to the enchanted garden of m\ old friend Hadji Abdullah. The exact location of the garden rnusfc meanwhile remain undefined for the Hadji belongs to one1,165 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement313 1912-12-20 1 J FIRST-CLASS ACTING IN A M I FIRST-CLASS FILM PRODUCTION I ENTITLED J^. I THE BLACK I I SHEEP I 9 BSHMHiJ A high quality subject of power abounding m dramatic situations m whisk ASTER NEILSEN jj" the famous Danish actress take, ths priaolpal rota and is assisted b\ a313 words
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Advertisement161 1912-12-20 1 «^H I k^k> IHM^ s4f79RfIfIfIMBIHHMBNBttiBJk ft .^^MHe^^^smv^a^^^^^^^^M^h. I* HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. 1 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! I I A TEN-KABAT HERO Biograph. 5 STERN PAPA J Biograph I A LIMITED DIVORCE F'° 5 > Biograph. I I (Farce Comedy.) GAUMONT GRAPHIC No 47." I THE BALKAN WAR No. 5161 words
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Advertisement189 1912-12-20 1 Children's Concert VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL Friday, December 20, At 5-15 p.m. Dec n 21 1>2 THE PARSEE Ripon Theatrical Co of Bombay AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, ■ORffl BUIIHiE HOAD To-Night! To-Night! HAWAI-MAJLIS OR A TRIP TO FAIRY LAND followed by a Comic Farce entitk'd QUACK DOCTOR. j Rates $2. 1-50.189 words
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Advertisement178 1912-12-20 1 Co^ap'd H^pcrtt^cmente, Wanted a qualified dresser- Pmgi I. Kelanlssi Kobbei Co. m Hn faai S. Powell and Co. sell freehold property on Jan. 7 and a bay SMHM OB Monday. Also khaki Clothing and boots on Tuesday Fngi .John Little and 10. are putting on special Uttns on Tuesday and178 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous180 1912-12-20 1 THE WEEK. Friday 20th. rl1«h Water— 6-32 a.m.. 7 83 p.m. Childrens Coneorft. Masonic Club Ciggi sftfto finnkvr. Saturday 21st. High Water— 7 is a.m., 8 ;*9 p.m. B. 1. Outward Mail due. N.D.L. Outward Mail due. SA'.C. v Offloon of the (iairison. Cricket S C ,C. v Municipality Lodge180 words
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Article375 1912-12-20 2 Memories of thk Fkanco German Tbucb. The present negotiations for a truce between the Balkan Allies ami the Turks recall the two attempts of the same kind that were made by the French m 1870--7I—one1 one futile, the other successful. The first of these attempts at an375 words
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Article215 1912-12-20 2 Newcastle oal Market was considerably excited on Nov. SO by huge inquiries for fuel. The Russian States Railways are m the market for 280,000 tons of steam coals for shipment from December to February. Inquiry is m circulation for 7 5.000 tons of Durhamcokin^' smalls for shipment215 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement356 1912-12-20 2 Fi^E ENGLISH PIANOS ON HIKE FOR XMAS SEASON FROM FINE TUNING INCLUDED ROBINSON PIANO Co., m. t OUR GRAND CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON. POCKET SEWING MACHINES. Though it looks ijGjx Flatshape Lever Dress Watch. /5n This is quite a new fashion and &/&< an excellent timekeeper, good «jfflr/ffV movement, very356 words
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Advertisement808 1912-12-20 2 Notices THE KELANTAN RUBBER Go Ltd. i (In Liquidation. Notice is hereby given m pursuance of j sect on 184 of the companies Ordinance 1889 that a genoral meeting of the members of the 1 abovenamed Company will be held at No. 2, Prince Street Singapore, on Friday the 24th808 words
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Advertisement877 1912-12-20 2 Notices PAJAM LIMITED. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from 24th to 30th December, both days inclusive, for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants. By Order of the Board, Pajam Limited. DERRICK Co., Secretaries. Dec 18877 words
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Advertisement796 1912-12-20 2 For Sale FOR SALE. I No. 20 m. l.y 10 m. Son, H. R. MarntU n. 1 No. li m. by II iv. h,.,^, Fraser and Chalmers. 2 No. '20 m. by 10 m. Siouc Cm-i.,, complete). 1 No. 1* H. 1\ I'ortat)!*- BagtaM 1; ,v g C/O. 1 No.796 words
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Article1363 1912-12-20 3 i- still The Factor— Good Rubr Ai and Tin plates ikit Kajang and Taujong Malim—Rubr Trust's Finance Official Views of :;>. c Nov '12. markets here still wait upon Barly this week quotation! were ,1. anticipating SJ Iv peace between and tbe Allies and an amicable I1,363 words
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Article1995 1912-12-20 3 To Tm Editor of "The Guardian." i Sil We who live m this remote corner of Asia have read with much interest the very sympathetic article about Singapore which you published a few weeks »go from the pen of Bishop Montgomery. U t cannot be too1,995 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement10 1912-12-20 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woodb' Great Peppermint Core.10 words
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Advertisement11 1912-12-20 3 I For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Core.11 words
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Advertisement222 1912-12-20 3 Vj ABSOLUTELY -tCV PURE GRAND PRIX v PARIS 1889 Q THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., SOLE IMPORTERS. C. G HIBBERT Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) I KLANG and IPOH. GENERAL MERCHANTS AGENTS. Aijcnts for C. G. HIBBERT Co. (Established 1767) London and Southampton 'KANGAROO' Brand of Bottled Beer FORTNUM and222 words
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Article1671 1912-12-20 4 >*-„,.,: v. >„tn iorrtiPondttU.} London Nov. 22. Tin: Wak. The Military Attaches have suffered as badly m the Balkan war as the newspaper correspondents and the nations which want to gain some points will have to visit the battlefields themselves and pick up their information from those who1,671 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement89 1912-12-20 4 APPOINTMENT H.W. THE KING. CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD n /'jfarr'i- #\>*\ In uM U V I -x O vOi ~^l 5 r wji I JJ I FOR MILK I p STAND WITH SAFETY f I MILKMAID BRAND. MILKMAID89 words
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Advertisement105 1912-12-20 4 Warm Days i-.'i bi ing /it h their pleasures some discomforts. Then it is really V refreshing to remove every |s£|g trace of dust and perspiration yiN using |Glvcrts| S and any day it i's a good soap to S choose for ordinary toilet use. Pure =5 and cleansing, pleasantly105 words
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Advertisement126 1912-12-20 4 trade KEPLER mark Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract The scientific remedy for j Delicious, digestible, concentrated, Stores up Strength t\nd lays tke foundation of a robust constitution. -^T^ A k for 'KEPLER <.nd §e« fOM it. Burroughs IVbllcomi Co Loudi New v.-kk MoaTftSAt Br»»«» < n Town Milan »ai126 words
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Article573 1912-12-20 5 An Old Diplomats**,' 1 writes as follows m the VaU Mj<! GaSeSBS It is devoutly to In desired thai Ihe Servian (iovermnent will not Allow Itself to be Oatttsjd iiuay by the wild unreasoning tide of Jingoism by which the nation m its hour of victory j573 words
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Article134 1912-12-20 5 We live m an age of record breaking, t it will probably come as a surprise, '•'1 t>> the busy statisticians ot sport, to thai there is :i sportsman who to bold the record m the matt.i of bull elephants! This is never- Mr. James Sutherland134 words
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Article119 1912-12-20 5 T. K." writes to the (ilobo from Ipswich, Si I rilows: 1 he rate of pto^rossion m tin- i bancery n at the present day. M instanced \i id's union, referred to m id .Matters." is «'\|)(vJitioils cointhai prevalent m the old Court r!l I i "member it.119 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement280 1912-12-20 5 i II I CIGARETTES I|| 1 BEAR THIS HALL MARK I Kj* FELUCCA CIGARETTES ARK OBTAINAHLE THBOUOH Messrs. ROBINSON Co. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd KATZ BROS., Ltd Messrs CHEE ENG SONS. •s4i§& (iW (Established 1859.) 71, North Bridge Road Ji|tjj^^^s2fi^ Civil, Naval, Military Sportng Tailors. \9»l= The Managing Proprietor, who280 words
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Advertisement559 1912-12-20 5 Auctions AUCTION SALE At Powell Co's sale-room Monday, 23rd December, at 11 a. m. Bay Australian mare, 6 jeare. quiet m harness and has been drivt n regularly. POWELL ft Co., Auctioneer*. Dec 20 24-12 AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Rubber-tyred Victoria Bay Australian Mare, Rubber-tyred Gig &c. The property559 words
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Advertisement656 1912-12-20 5 \I N ERTOL/ PAINT ANTICORROSIVE Exhaustive trials have proved it to be the best protection for iron constructional work against rust. Sea water bas no effect whatever on iron and steel coated with Inertol. WATERPROOF Concrete and cement surfaces are rendered impermeable Most suitable for reservoirs water-tanks etc. WriH for656 words
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Article, Illustration1608 1912-12-20 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday Dec. 20, 1912. Here shall '.he l J i«,.s P»o^x ..pri .n»t»tm<* Ur.i*^.! b| 'ntln<!:-.r ani a'lr bed oy f»<n Pi dje. o K-ii^iji t valfv «M l*« There is a proverb of prudence that iflnM the inutility of dividing the skin of the besir1,608 words
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Article546 1912-12-20 6 Mr Michael Francis O'Dwyer, Resident. Indore, will succeed Sir Louis Dam- as Lieutenant Governor of tbe Punjab on the expiry of the latter's term of office. It is stated on whit is believed to be good authority, that Mrs. ilarmston Love died m Calcutta on Dec. lHth. H. E. The546 words
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Article121 1912-12-20 6 TURKO- BALKA N WA R RELIEF FUND. Th«> Private Sorretiuv lo Hit i; v l)( v writes to us as wnein Hit uy the Governor obwrfl (idim |h« H papers which arrived !>y tl)«> Im| mail the Lord Mayor has op.ricd f llMl called "The Turko Balkan Relief Kiuid lot121 words
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Article143 1912-12-20 6 Thkiu Cmuai m\s (,n Amount Previously acknowl. i_, d < Wednesday uud To day \o. 871 —55 No. MO— 55 Son. :{M7 aud 51H $"> No. Ml -55; Nos. 317, S3O aud r>4.-, i o 512 55; No. 213 510; Nos. 177 and 51.") 510 No. G.V_'143 words
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Article152 1912-12-20 6 One is tempted to ask whether wonders m cinematography will ever ce;iM>. The query is prompted by the film th.v i S being shown at the Alhamhra tinin which the battle of Lule twpM tually seen m progress. The film is truly a remarkable product and although tak.ti152 words
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Correspondence.
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Article211 1912-12-20 6 To Thk Km tor, Sir, —In all that I have seen and heard anent this stupid suggestion ftboal lishing the double rikisha I to notice any reference to the unfortunate individual who is "putting on \\> and finds the width of the lingl too small to accommodate211 words
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Article75 1912-12-20 6 DBAB Mi;. KDITOB, In eorroboration of th« Id) Iv l; ilanif "of your is»u.' of kbi iust.. I wouKl Ukt m a ten M danonstrata Urn difionli luto whiob MB 'ii\i'i-;if,'t>" man nil) tM should doabl* ii!vislki.-> i».« abolished Motor oan will bt ton >TponiJTr lock carts too slow75 words
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Article65 1912-12-20 6 Mr. Mclntosh the newly appointed dog shooter to the Municipality ba^ed :i lima man yesterday morning iv the i > his rounds. The shooting appear* to h 11 11" 1 been an accident, one barrel of tin; going off while Mr. Mclntosh was lovvtMiii\ r the other trigger and a65 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement144 1912-12-20 6 JOHN LITTLE Go., Ltd. SPECIAL SHOW OP High Class Gem Work, NOW ON VIEW. The Selection Comprises Necklets from $50 to $2,000. Rings 85 1,650. Brooches 50 445. Scarf Pins, Ear-rings, Pendants, Bracelets, etc. See Little's Jewellery Department, ENTRANCE HALL ALWAYS IN STOCK MILK BUTTER HOCKS CLARETS MOSELLES BURGUNDIES H144 words
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Advertisement50 1912-12-20 6 BILLIARDS. THE ANCLO-AUSTRALIAN CUSHION. (Alcock'B Patent with Improvements of John Robkrtb, Retired World's Champion) abhol.utely THE BEST CUSHION TO DATE FOR ANY CLIMATE. JOHN ROBERTS, 1910. only obtainable from John Roberts, London REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EAST C. N. LUMB AODRES3: P. 0. Box 41, Penang. show room Raffles Hotel. Penang.50 words
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Article49 1912-12-20 7 CREEK SHIPS v TURKISH FORTS. London, Dee. 19. A telegram from \tht'ii> Mifi kh* bombardment iluiinj? ft whole da> sileuced the Turkish Port Hi/ mi. exploding the artillery m igazin6. The capture of the fort is ex- immediately, und this will open the toad to .laniua. >49 words
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Article77 1912-12-20 7 Honoured by Britain. Uondon, I>ec. 10. The Inited States btf ;u^epted the offer of the British (iov rumeut to detail a warship to convey to I aifeed s tates the remains of the late j|r. Whitel»" Reid, I'niied States Ambassador to <iri':it Britain. Later. It is77 words
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Article178 1912-12-20 7 Tbe last Children's Concert of the year will take place this afternoon at the Victoria Memorial Hall at bib p. m. The Baud of the Butts will play, under tat direction o# Band Sergeant Weller who i> acting M bandmaster m the ibieaoe ol Mr. Hewitt, the178 words
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Article375 1912-12-20 7 The Nizam of Hyderabad has been j honorary colonel iv the British army. The South African Rugby team beat the North of England at Birkenhead by 21 points to H. Mr. ti. W. Wilson leaves Ipoh for Neuwara Eliya on a short holiday. Mr. Wilson, who has not been very375 words
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Article97 1912-12-20 7 MX ASQUITH'S PROGRAMME. A Short Recess. Imperial News Service. London, Dec. 19.— In the House of Commons, Mr Asquith announced that when the House met a^ain on Dec. 30, t would proceed with the Home Rule Bill. He hoped that the Home Rule Bill, Welsh Disestablishment Bill, and97 words
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Article42 1912-12-20 7 At Question Time, Mr Churchill said that be had uo reason to shrink from placing on the table the correspondence between Admiral Bridgman and himself, but he did not propose to do so as it was a private correspondence.42 words
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Article23 1912-12-20 7 Berlin, Dec. 19. An explosion In a coal mine at Mengede has resulted m the death of over thirty men.23 words
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Article580 1912-12-20 7 The following is an otticial description of a faked roulette wheel seized m a gambling house iv Shaughai. Its mechanical completeness is remarkable enough to suggest that it is a type largely niauufae tured. Outwardly the wheel is apparently the ordinary type except that it has580 words
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Article115 1912-12-20 7 Says a home papet The decision of the Home Olfice to fall into line with the War Oilice m supporting the penalty of imprisonment for Territorials who fail to pay the line for not attending camp has its amusing as well as its manifestly correct side. The Government frowns on115 words
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Article64 1912-12-20 7 SEKVIA'S MODERATE ATTITUDE. London, Dec. 19. Reuter learns that despite adverse reports on the attitude of the Servians, the conference is entirely moderate. While naturally desiring a seaport on the Adriatic, Servia has intimated her willingness to leave matters m the hands of the Powers. The new Servian64 words
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Article54 1912-12-20 7 Sir Edward (Jrey received the Amhassadors at the Foreign Ollice. The proceedings were private. It is probable that the conference will first deal with delicate questions calculated to have a disturbuting influence. Sir Edward was also preseut at yesterday's meeting and it is understood that the future status54 words
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Article111 1912-12-20 7 Londou, Dec. 19. M. KojovtzofT, speakiu the Duma, said that liussia as the great Slavonic power canuot be indifferent as to whether the Balkan nations obtain condi tions of existence consonant with their achievements and blood shed, and therefore be saved from dangerous complica lions m111 words
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Article427 1912-12-20 7 Sir William Lee Warner, who was ap pointed to the Council of India by Lord (ieorge Hamilton on November 12, 1902, now retires at the end of his statutory term of teu years, and so brings to a close an official career m the service427 words
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Article160 1912-12-20 7 The systematic work 'of our schools of tropical medicine not only gratifies onv national pride by keeping the nation m the forefront of scientific progress, but enables us also to fuliil our duty to our foreign fellow subjects and to those of our race whom we send out In charge160 words
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Article365 1912-12-20 7 Fraser and Co.'s Local Rubber shares have remained remarkably steady and the demand for this class of stock is widening. The commodity market displaying a rather easier tone has caused a slight setback m sterling quota tious. Little can be said about the Mining and Industrial group beyond365 words
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Article315 1912-12-20 7 Lord Avebury writes Few, if any, will deny—and not even, 1 think, the leaders of our trade unions themselves that the unrest of labour and the continual strikes are rapidly assuming the character of a national calamity. Several causes have no doubt contributed to this unrest, but315 words
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Article195 1912-12-20 7 Now that the Sublime Porte is talking of negotiation and mediation, and appeal* ing to the Powers, it is Interesting to pick np an old hook which shows us how much more haughty was the Ottoman attitude m tlio dayi o! old. The Grand Turk," wrote Ifaude, the librarian of195 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement235 1912-12-20 7 ROBINSON &Co. Jewellery of High Artistic Merit. k No. 101 M. ■> y\ !5 Carat Gold Necklet. Ji et witJl StoneB and Pearls J> Q i as illustration JJ z A X Price $51.50 JT fl5 Carat Cold Pendant ISCarat Cold Pendant Set with Stones Set with Pearls and Pearls235 words
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Article356 1912-12-20 8 |Per P. O str Sunda, due Dec 23 —Mrs. M. Law, Miss L. Halstead, Mrs. Cringle. Sergt.Major and Mrs Brennan, Ma^er Gunner and Mrs. Coomhes, Master Gunner, F, Templeton, Master (iunner V. Grace, A.-< t >.-M. Sergt, H. Street, Sup-Commander S. Kanglcy, S.-t^.-M. Sergt. and Mrs. Davis and356 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement352 1912-12-20 8 Shipping INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd DIRECT SERVICE TO Japan via Hongkong Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatou. I MOT. Chefoo, TientBin, Newchwang, Xaagtua Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, *c, Ac. Ac. STEAMERS. Tons Commander Ktitsaoq 4,895 R.352 words
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Advertisement506 1912-12-20 8 Shipping SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK The Steamer BAN HONG LIONG Captain Rushton, will leave Singaj)ore, on Saturday, the 21st December, 1912, at 8 a.m. Comfortahle accommodation for first and second class passengers. Electric Light. Single passage $60 or 95 ticals. Return passage $106 or 160 ticals. For Freights etc., apply to506 words
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Advertisement569 1912-12-20 8 Shipping N.Y~K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Impe rial Japanese Government. The New Twin- screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with569 words
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Advertisement585 1912-12-20 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Aden Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD Dumbea Dec 23 E. Simons Dec 23 1913 1913 NY'i-a Jan 6 Caledonien Jan 6 Magellan Jan 20 Ama/.one Jan 20 Paul Lecat Feb 3 Dunibea Feb 3 V.delaCiotat Feb 17 Nera Feb 17585 words
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Advertisement637 1912-12-20 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore. Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and637 words
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Advertisement504 1912-12-20 8 Shipping P. &5T STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceyl 0D Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Thron;;h BillH of Lading j^n, 1 r hlp Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and A*«2J Bteamers will leavo Singapore on Or MAIL LINES 1912 Homeward (for Ek From Singapore, connecting504 words
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Advertisement798 1912-12-20 9 Toyo Kisen Kaisha Western Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points m the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. H riple Screw Turbine Liners SIIIXYO MAKU TENYO fHITO M\ KU," the <vmu>ns of the I'aclflc. Equipped with Wirtlew* Telegraph m:<. \c« lied798 words
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Advertisement691 1912-12-20 9 Shipping Pacific Mail 5.5. Co. U. S. MAIL LINE VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN* AND HONOLULU Semi-Tropical Route Only line taking the warm SOUTIIERN j HOUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, OAIIU, on tho most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and691 words
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Advertisement534 1912-12-20 9 Banks j THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y1 0,000,000 Capital Paid Up V 6,250,000 j Reserve Funds V 3,100,000 HEAD OFFICE TAIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). Branches and Agencies: Amoy Keelung Osaka Tanisui Bombay Kobe Shanghai Tokyo Canton Kagi Swatow Yokohama Calcutta London Taichu Etc.,534 words
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Advertisement406 1912-12-20 9 Insurance THE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, No. 3 Malacca Street, Singapore. TRANSACTS INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, viz: Life, Accident, Motor-Car, Fire and Marine, etc. Ofdfj the best Companies represented. Ph. D e 473. A HEIRUTH, MANAGER. Nov 12 uc MANUFACTURERS LIFI INSURANCE Co. OF 'CANADA. Established 1887. Policies are WORLD WIDE,"406 words
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Advertisement362 1912-12-20 9 Insurance GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE Go., Ltd. Head Office WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Nominal Capital $25O,uuu Paid up Capital $135,410 Insurances m force over ....$5,000,000 Annual premium Income over....} 400,000 Board of Directors G. A. Derrick, Es<*, Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Directot, Peter Fowlie, m.b. cm., Chief MM. Offlcet.362 words
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Article232 1912-12-20 10 The Rangoon Gazette has this reference to the much regretted death of Capt. Pickthal], 3rd Brahmans, and Commandant Myitkytna Battalion Burma Military Police The helio yesterday flashed us the sad news of Captain Pickthall's death from fever up m the Khampti Lon and gloom232 words
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Article639 1912-12-20 10 > c Out of 2 7." deaths registered m ttandakan m 1911 no It ss than B 8 were rltltf d as due to Malarial fever. The death is armoiuired at Brussels, at the age of seventy I've, of Joseph SVieniawski, the I'olisli pianist and composer, brother of Henry ieniawski,639 words
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Advertisement179 1912-12-20 10 I MY DEAR SIR I It is absolutely impossible to get a f better pen of any description than I SWAN The latest Swan "is the Safety which cannot wLjL leak even carried upside down Investigate this wonderfully Simple Improvement Sold by JeweHers, Importers, and Stationers. H__j^ ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE.179 words
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Advertisement547 1912-12-20 10 v^ '•"'^sJbls^s^^^^^^^^^^ W**^ 15 VARL& a 4^o>. M* KsS POTTED I ALL DELICIO US AND APPETISING. JLJ MEATS. I GAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC., ETC. —^——————-^—^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Ji Prepared by a celebrated Chef under ideal conditions of cleanliness and selection. .<fsr IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. M^ ONE OF THE547 words
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Article1200 1912-12-20 11 oap. issue. Pam LA8T Dlv BDYaB8 8blmbR8i tyOOO 2s 2s Allagar sot o lft i o 150,000 2s 2a Anglo-Malsy 30% int 14 ft 50,000 2s 2s BatangMalaka 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves 80<* int "#i* ia n u i I 80 oon i i »o«-„ tT^„ /o i1,200 words
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Article67 1912-12-20 11 (COBBECTHD DP TO Dec. 19/. Bank 4 m's 2 -4 716 demand 2-4 5-32 Private credits 8 m/g 2-4 19-82 >, credits 6 m 2-4 29-32 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 2888 India, T. T. Hongkong, demand io2 Yokohama, demand Ilftf Java, demand 140$ Bangkok, demand 65 J67 words
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Article133 1912-12-20 11 Dec. 19. Ti 100 tons sold $113.50 Oambier y s6Q Gambier Cube No. 1 14.50 Gambier Cube No. 2 nom. Pepper Black ordin. S'pore 19.50 j Pepper, (White fair) 83.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) norn. Mace (Banda) H fi Cloves (Amboina) nom.133 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1912-12-20 11 Call at the Office COLLYER QUAY, CALCULATOR Invoice extension and checking Rule of Three, Exchanges and Conversions Freights, Percentages Averages, Apportionments Scientific Costings Mining, Timber Calculations of every description are possible on the BRUNSVIGA." li ius. by 19 ins. by 19 ins. $60 per 100. BORNEO Co, Ltd. I SINGAPORE.50 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1192 1912-12-20 11 VESSELS IN PORT. H.M.S. Newcastle 4800 Powlett Penang, 17-12 S..V.O. Labuan It Steamers Nat. Tonnage Mastet From Consignees For Ajax Brit 4477 Williamson Dalny, 17-12 W. M I 'nool 20 B. WhattHin Brit 195 Troan \nambas 11.11 China a L Hon t rt T r ~Z •a-asaoon, in-ia Ching Siang1,192 words
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Article150 1912-12-20 12 Caused by Oambuvo. The cashier to the Singapore Tire Brigade, Tan Kng Lim was before Mr. 11. W. Firmstone m the District Court yesterday morning to answer a charge of criminal breach of trust as a public servant m respect of a cheque for 11,171*83. Mr. O,150 words
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Article270 1912-12-20 12 And What it LBO to. A novel defence was set up by a young Hockchia Chinaman m the second court yesterday morning and one that if accepted would explain away a lot of peculiar happenings. The accused was Hee Una Tong. employed by Mr. Willian Lambert,270 words
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Article249 1912-12-20 12 Attempt to Pbove an Ai.ii i. The young Straits born Chinaman, Tan AVali Kee of Selegie Koad, was again before the district .Tudge yesterday after noon ou the charge of theft of a quantity of jewellery from Yew Loong's shop m High Street last month. The accused249 words
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Article77 1912-12-20 12 Percy Hardy and Kobert Curran, both sailors of H. If. S. Newcastle which was recently m l'enang, i\})pejind before Mf A. V. Brown m Penang charged with being absent from the ship on the 1 ">th instant. Both accused pleaded guilty to the charge, but said that they77 words
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Article99 1912-12-20 12 The Rangoon Electric Tramway and Supply Co. Ltd.'s statement of combined earnings and expenses of the tramways and electric lighting and power snpply tor the month of October, 1912, shows: Total gross earnings, Us. 1,40,084; operating expenses Us. 08,49? net earnin«s Ks. 76,592 aggregate gross earnings from •Wvary 1 H«.99 words
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Article389 1912-12-20 12 Messrs. Welsh and Co., the Secretaries of the above Company, have furnished us with the information received by them from the Manager relative to Output and estimated profits from the time the Company took over the property, 15th October, until 30th November. Particulars of output of389 words
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Article420 1912-12-20 12 KUALA KANGSAR HAN U." Tin: Wet Wbathbb. The Malay Mail's Kuala Kan ,'st orrespondent writes .—The wet wmi r has again set m. The heavy and CO t;nuous showers of rain of the last thr ■<■ < ys has caused tlie l'erak river to l>e iv flcod. A crocodile, measuring420 words
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Article219 1912-12-20 12 One of the fastest and best games of Rugby football seen on the Esplanade for some time was played yesterday afternoon when the S. C. C. met the Duffs before a fairly large gathering of spectators. The Regiment were the first to score with a try which was219 words
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Article83 1912-12-20 12 INTER- STATE CRICKET. Inter-Port and Inter State Cricket Matches for 1918 have been arranged as follows Chinese New Year, 6th Feb. Singapore vs. Negri Sembilan, at Seremban. Selangor vs. Penang, at Penang. Raster 22nd March. Colony vs. 1". M.5., at Kuala Lumpur. Whitsuntide, 12th May. Selangor vs. Perak, at Kuala83 words
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Article181 1912-12-20 12 GAMtnOM vs. KBPPBL Hakhoiu. Tbfl return match will be played off on the Garrison Course, on Sunday. Tee olf 9. 16 a.m. <l. Ji. K. Mllgtirton and Major Morris v. F. Psrgoaoa and Lieut, Chippendall. C. V. Miles and Major Pinches v. Dr. Campbell and EL T. Garrett. LietU.181 words
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Article217 1912-12-20 12 I'III.NOMKNAI, ])i:.M.\ND FOR BALKAN Stamps. Oue of the minor effects of the Balkan War has been to stimulate an eager interest aniODi; philatelists m the stamp is sues of the belligerents, (says the Pall Mall Gazette* The sale of Montenegrin and Bulgarian stamps, even such as217 words
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Article73 1912-12-20 12 It is doubtful whether anyone can equal the record set up by Mr Robert Ciarside, an engine-driver m the service of the London and North- Western Railway. He has just completed forty years' service, m the course of which he has driven an aggre gate distance of 1,847,000 miles, equal73 words
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Article694 1912-12-20 12 0 The "Pnroo" arrived from Western Australian'T^rts on Wednesday afternoon with general cargo for discbaige here for transhipment to Europe. She replenishes her bunkers and loads for the return voyage. The Annan Maru discharges a cargo of Japanese coals at the wharves. The outward hound Holt liner Xeleus"694 words
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Article38 1912-12-20 12 The following have been received Cominorciul Union Assurance (Eastern Branch Singapore). Atlas Assurance Company calendar IKuinpcrs and Co.). Continental Tyre Diary (Kurapcrs and Co.). Straits Motor Oarage wall calendar. Palatine Insurance Cos. wall calendar from Huttenbach Bros.38 words
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Article72 1912-12-20 12 SINDAY, 22N1) !)};< .Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m <> and .{.;50 p.m. Club Bungalow, h.;w au d 9.80 a m 12.15, and S.JJO p.m. OHBIBTMAB Day. Johnston's Pier, 9, lo and 11 a m QlO and :}.30 p.m. 6 Club Bungalow, 9..50 aud 10.W am72 words
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Advertisement149 1912-12-20 12 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. TfcLMMUm: SIEMENS, Singapore. IWtpkOM R6. 647. ~4 SIEMENS "WOTAN" LAMPS The FIRST pure drawn Tungsten filament Lamp to be produced. From TEN to ONE THOUSAND CANDLE POWER STROM JLJt FILAMENTS Made of Solid ECONOMICAL fwjK2S™n More Light W^UZ^JlSl\ less ConsumpnilDAQlT U May be used m UUnADLt149 words
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