The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 November 1913
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Title Section15 1913-11-17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY NOVEMBER 17. 1913. NO. 7,9<5.>15 words
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Article281 1913-11-17 1 President Huerta ignored an ultimatum presented by the United States. Wiser counsels were thought subsequently to have prevailed, but a later message intimates the President's determination not to quit Page 7. The release from prison of Larkin has given rise to excited discussion, and he himself is281 words
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Article1826 1913-11-17 1 Thk Confirmed Bachi Henry is in a class by himself not because he is not typical, but because he is so intensely and artistically typical. Henry is one of the few natural bachelors who have escaped getting married. Am unmarried man is no more essentially s bachelor1,826 words
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Advertisement399 1913-11-17 1 an exceedingly intesesting and unique picTURF *~-——mrr*mniiimmvimmMmmnmmwimmmim OF I REAL SPORT AND TRAVEL i ANOTHER FEATURE FILM I ENTITLED AT THE A A £7.000 Expedition Seven Months' Big Game Hunting I HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. I 1 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Central Af rir a I ln ToNight s Second Sh v399 words
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Advertisement214 1913-11-17 1 THE GRAMOPHONE Co's Latest Creation. THE No. 6A. CALL IN AND WE WILL DEMONSTRATE IT. RECITALS DAILY. S. MOUTRIE <§b Co., Ld. RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE TEMPERANCE COUNCIL. First Annual Public Meeting takes place at Y.M.CA. On Wednesday, 19th Nov., at 8-45 p.m. chairman Major A. R. J. Dewar. C.P.O. Addresses214 words
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Advertisement148 1913-11-17 1 THE INCOMPARABLE SHOW THE FAMOUS WAYANG INCHE PUTEH THE Indra Ma'nikam Theatrical Co. OP F.M.S. The only Malayan Opera which is second to none. Every Artist a Star and Every Star an Artist. DO NOT FORGET ALEXANDRA HALL North Bridge Road, is THE place for good evening's entertainment TO-NIGHT! Ardan148 words
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Advertisement111 1913-11-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Netherlands Consulate require dredging material Page 2. Powell's and Ching Keng Lee's latest auction announcements Page 5. Ardan Zanggi at the Wayang Inche Puteh Page 1. Latest shipping lists Page 8. Notice re issue of Municipality's §2,000, 000 loan Page 2. Little's Christmas bazaar now open Page 6.111 words
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Miscellaneous136 1913-11-17 1 THE WEEK Monday 17th. High Water— o-21 a.m., 11-34 p.m. S. S. Government Holiday. N.D.L. Homeward mail due. Cricket. S.C.C. vs Ceylon XI. Tuesday 18th. High Water— l-6 a.m., 0-9 pm. S.M.S. Guild 8-30 pm. Lecture Prof. Schaefer, Med. School 3.30 pm. Wednesday 19th. fflgh Water— l-56 a.m., 0-50 p.m.136 words
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Article119 1913-11-17 2 A notice in tbe Oazette contains the Government declaration of the necessity of acquiring land in ihe Paya Lebar district for the purposes of a wireless telegraph station. Mr W. 11. Dinsomore of the F.M.S. service is appointed an officer in class four of the Straits Service and119 words
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Article584 1913-11-17 2 The Gazette publishes the text of three minor bills which will shortly be introduced into council. The first is the Railways Ordinance Amendment Bill which makes the provisions of the local Ordinance akin to those of the F. M. S. rail ways enactment, a necessary step now that584 words
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Article147 1913-11-17 2 is famous in history for its terrible tortures. But no inquisitor ever invented methods for producing more fearful agony that is borne to-day by the victims of Sciatica. Mr M. W. Knowles. Tragant St., Bath, Eng., says Five years ago I was prostrated with Sciatica. From my147 words
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Advertisement1039 1913-11-17 2 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE ISSUE OF $2,000,000 (PORTION OF AN AUTHOR I -ED TOTAL ISSUE OF $4,500,000) FOUR PER CENT. DEBENTURE STOCK, 1913. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore having in pursuance of the pro visions contained in the Muuicipal Ordinan c i 19 3, decided, with the sauction1,039 words
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Advertisement766 1913-11-17 2 Notices CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS NOTICE. The Public Works Department at Batavia rtquires all kinds of dredging material, viz bucket dredgers tugs, dumping scows, etc., ready for delivery. Particulars may be obtained on application to the Consulate General of the Netherlands, 6-a Raffles Omty. Singapore, Iftth November. 1913. 17-11 19-11766 words
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Advertisement650 1913-11-17 2 Notices ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. NOTICE. A special General Meeting will be held on Thursday, tbe 20th November. 1913. at 9 p.m. sharp. Business Important. H. BUTCHER. Hon. Secretary. 14-11 20 11 NOTIFICATION. No. LI. 1913. Tenders will be received up to the 30th November 1913 for the lease of the650 words
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Advertisement410 1913-11-17 2 Wanted WANTED Wwmm Ist January. I&14 3 to 4 bedrooms, Tanglin Disti Apply R. < 20-10 DRAFTSMEN WANTEO Architectural and Survey Dra cd. Gooi salaries to capal»b I tions together with a cop be sent lo V. 316 13 11 WANTEO Paying guest with <jubt i; Terms moderate. App!> No410 words
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Article511 1913-11-17 3 lliug of the portrait of Sir John rhicfa the public spirit of pri- MM provided to preset ye uiory of their late Governor, to us the paucity of public ones of the past in states. At the mo think of but five of any im the whole of511 words
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Article123 1913-11-17 3 g correspondent of th* 1 Straits ol the clock iv au aban■lAlian on the Kota road: this building is a four a 'neb. according to rumour md up once since it was v a^o. The hands ;i eternally point to -outheru colleaa« 14 L. The clock to123 words
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Article366 1913-11-17 3 MOTHERS 1 HOSPITAL. suaation Army's Enterprise It was only i commonplace and quite ordinary inodent iv the work of tbe Shlvh tion Army, but it led to great results. A young woman, many years ago, ap pealed to an army officer in charge of the midnight work at Ohalaaa, because366 words
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Article85 1913-11-17 3 According to reliable information from Calgary, success has crowned the efforts of oil prospectors who for eight months have been boring at a spot sixty miles south of Calgary. A copious' flow of excellent oil was found at 2,000 ft. This should prove an immense85 words
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Article91 1913-11-17 3 Dinah was a product of New Orleans, a big. plump "yaller gal" who could cook the finest dinners for miles around. One day a new butler appeared upon the scene, aud Dinah's mistress noticed that she took a great interest in the mau. At last her mistress could91 words
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Article564 1913-11-17 3 Contempt for the Intellectual ti Liberal Education Ideals and Possibilities," was the subject of a lecture given by the Dean of St. Paul's on the occasion of the inauguration of the new session at Westfiebi College, Hampstead. Liberal edu- cation, be said, aimed directly564 words
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Article16 1913-11-17 3 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. At all Stores 80 censt a bottle.16 words
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Article545 1913-11-17 3 Per P <S O str S mla, due Nov 2.-M rs H. W. Fors, Mr Mrs Carver. Miss O. Roe. ij. i Leakey, Capt F. J. G. Agg, Miss S. Joh- son. I Miss J. Loyd. Miss Day, E. G. Layne, E. T. 1 Miller, H. W. Kernick,545 words
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Article145 1913-11-17 3 Per P O India, connecting at Colombo" with Moldavia, sailing Nov 4.— W. M Currie. Dr Mrs Fowlie. Miss Whyte, Harold Leonard, Rev J. Bolton, Mr A Mrs H. Elphick, F.S. Lyon' Mr Hierness, R. H. Adams W. Owen Gr fifths, Miss K. R?ad, F. Apps, Mr Robinson,145 words
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Advertisement16 1913-11-17 3 i'or Co ilc ana mrindy apasms. Take Woods ermiot Cure. Sold every where 80 s > ana.16 words
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Advertisement86 1913-11-17 3 MARTIN'S JnfeSrT^djjs] pi LLS A Fr%neh Rtmady Tor all Irrafalarltlaa. Thousands rf ladies keep a box ol Matin s PilU in the h >use. so that on the hrf* ■In ut any Irregularity of the Sy*:em a timely do*e ma* b* •■ministered Those who use them re orn-uetvi them, brace86 words
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Advertisement174 1913-11-17 3 *\^&%y The Ideal Invigorator |p Van a*-- Tonic a uv Yv 'Vabta' Tonic strengthens the ayrteai JJ S4^~r\Vv inst ma,aria II U9a U I ,S Ac jw/c^X jj^^^N^^ constitution after an Attack. M \\^/r-^^y illness, anea recovery is slow, 'Yab 1 I A Ift A Blood- Enriching Nerve-Nourishing .rrr Brain-Vitalising174 words
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Advertisement949 1913-11-17 4 COM PI FTF FFRTII KFDC THE CAR OF RELUBILHY AND BEfINEMENT. VVfl M t A A i-i Ikj I_J 1 "We want a good Junior Stenographer anl Ffkff TUF TDflDf/^C -m- ajT^ aw ia -pa- |U aa Vnr will pay a GOOD SALARY to the right man." i/v^ 0 1949 words
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Article1080 1913-11-17 5 .Uin.MKNT WOM $5,000 action in which Hm Plaintiff ion damages for Libel pulih>hed Times of the sth .lune last inng before Mr. Justice I .nd at Ipoh. .rtin i with him Mr. R. Shaw) t. r. il for the Plaintiff and Mr. I'pcott Mr. Kenion* represented1,080 words
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Article458 1913-11-17 5 THE POSITION OF ISLAM. Mb. Asquith*B Guildhall Brace. TO THE EDITOR, Sir, That part of the speech which the Right Honourable Mr Asquith gave at the Guildhall Banquet concerning the Moha medan Holy places is sure to give general satisfaction to all Mohamedaus, and would be the means of458 words
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Article198 1913-11-17 5 Writing from Yokohama, the Austro Hungarian Consul says that much attention is being given in Japan to the shipping developments which may result from the opening of tbe Panama Canal. The Government is said to hold the opinion tbat it will be necessary to establish a Panama line,198 words
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Advertisement409 1913-11-17 5 THE MOST NATURAL AND Efficacious Hair Treatment consists in shampooing regularly with Pixoap, a liquid tar-soap which has been rendtred inodorous by a patent refining process. Pixoap does not merely cleanse tht hair, but by reason of its tar component it acts in a stimulating manner upon the scalp. It409 words
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Advertisement349 1913-11-17 5 Auctions 500 LOTS IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF Java Wax Polished Teak Household Furniture, Piano-Pianola, Javanese Krisses, Rare Ghinaware, Plants, Tennis Gear &c. The property of Dr. J. CORONEL At "Holland House No. 37, Cairnhlll Road On Saturday, 22nd November, at 2.30 p. m. Dtxnu n excellent toned PIANO-PIANOLA by H.349 words
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Advertisement560 1913-11-17 5 Till. Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. lie Singapore Free Press is a Morninf 'aily. and is on sale at depots, from an enrt\ Soar each morning (Sundays excepted). Ca*> ;ii'ict' Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered at the': tiivate residences, (or town offices or560 words
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Article73 1913-11-17 6 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGES. Milthorp— Cotter.— By special licence, at Hongkong, on 23rd Sept., ARTHUR Milthorp. eldest son of E. F. Milthorp, Newark, Notts, England, to Catherine Florence cotter, eldest daughter of Michael Cotter, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Carrier Baptist.— At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulo Tikus, by the Rev.73 words
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Article, Illustration1099 1913-11-17 6 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, Nov. 17, 1913 Here shall tte Press the People s rlgDt maiatalaV. Gnawed by influence and unbribed by gain j H«re patriot Truth her glorious precept* drtv* Ptadsod to Religion- LoTaJtv «sa Inn, It is hardly possible to conceive of any influence more likely to1,099 words
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Article998 1913-11-17 6 Captain Davidson, the popular skipper of the steamer Pin Seng, is an inmate of the Penang General Hospital. At Colombo, on Nov. Bth a pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Fort, when Mr Stanley Wells Kemp, Assistant Superintendent of Museums, Calcutta, was married to Miss Agnes Sharwood Green,998 words
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Article108 1913-11-17 6 (Front Our Out, Ommmmm Kuala Lumpur. An unexpected develop in the Kuala Lumpur libel action v following on a remark by Mr. counsel for the plaintiff, that the Con could get Jeher propert> bat I if they liked. The Judge took this as indie:.: (lJat the108 words
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Article96 1913-11-17 6 Thi: I (aPViMi Omr Own < 14. The Marin. Court of Knqunv i D < loss of the Alert after colli. Colleenin Prye River on Oct -i ed to-day before Mr dent, with assessors Captains I (wen. The Solicitor < rem ral h stnted that five bodies hud96 words
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223 1913-11-17 6 LYALL EVATT'S WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. Singapore. 14th V>\ The price oi Rubber shows a sligh: vance which has been well maintained during the week, but shares ha\ responded. With some ons how ever the quotations on balan ghtly in favour of holders and there seems tol>e no great desire to223 words
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Article29 1913-11-17 6 Agents. K. W. Barker and Co. Kapoewas 6,950 total for year ti date 55,000. llu Piah Output 4H5 89 i \alu» 526.226.92 working expensesl4.779.96;e6tiniatedprol!tM 129 words
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Article223 1913-11-17 6 The Railway commences at a point 800 yards from the junction of and Government Hill Roads aud nfl the South side of the spur on 9 Strawberry bungalow now The two end 115 feet and 2.:>87 feet. resp. mean sea level, gi\i: I lift of feet in223 words
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Advertisement159 1913-11-17 6 KELLY WALSH. Ltd. NOW READY the IMPERIAL THE ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH AND CHINESE A/r v MALAY I Date-Block N CHINESE 1914. 1914 DIARY 1914 j READY-SHORTLY KELLY WALSH, Ltd. GRAND j .1 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR i jj NOW OPEN. jL* st st si jL/ I (j J)AINTY CHRISTMAS jj II f159 words
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Article81 1913-11-17 7 THE RAISING OF THE FIERY CROSS. Government's Dual Mistake. [By Submarine Cable]. Kin lEb'* Sebviob. >. j 14. Larkin has been re He started immediately to telei actions to tbe men and then (r Liberty tinll where he region from three thousand He exclaimed that they had81 words
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Article59 1913-11-17 7 nust go: he was a tool lii unscrupulous Dublin capi the only friends of Dublin were I ■>> ak.ng at Bristol. referring lo the happy re- Bin. He declared that the had not sought to interfere Larkin was not re l imprifl nment w ;deri ilaon, inter\ nlors59 words
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Article68 1913-11-17 7 I -apers have editorials against states that it is >ty of the law into the This is typical comments, which scathingnounee the Government. Daily Chrouicle states that the j^n high moral courage in ding Tory misrepresentation and repairing the blunder due to tbe in.tious of Dublin Castle. News68 words
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Article84 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. I,">. Larkin threatens to the railwaymen and isolate Dublin iprisoned strikers are not released. s some talk of Government inter vention to secure a settlement, but its nature has not been settled on. Mr Birrell, at Bristol, received a deputation; the local Trades Council, which84 words
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Article42 1913-11-17 7 kicnl meeting in the evening a mjmi hit Mr Birrell in the chest with i mmi viit. Larkin arrived at Holyhead. A d for 'three cheers," but the I did not respond. Meanwhile, no improvement in the Dublin >n.42 words
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Article74 1913-11-17 7 Congratulations from all QuartersLondon. Nov 15. —Mr Joseph Chamberind his wife celebrated their silver wedding in London. There were also ;n Birmingham. Their Majesd thousands of others sent their ilations, and the well-wishers were til political shad Mr rlain's present wife is his >he was the only74 words
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Article100 1913-11-17 7 An Auspicious Visit to Windsor. ndon. Nov. 16. The Archduke Fran/. inand, with his Consort the Duchess lohenborg, have arrived in London, md will go to Windsor Castle for a week. froth hritisb and Austro Hungarian newspapt rs publish cordial and friendly articles on the visit. The Nene100 words
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Article47 1913-11-17 7 i London, Nov. 14. Admiral Bnrney has o^n appointed to the command of the "ond and third fleets Admiral Madden the second cruiser squadron and I lukenham to the third cruiser tdron. Jon. Nov. 15. Captain Cecil Lam- ha 9 heeu appointed fourth Sea lord.47 words
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Article75 1913-11-17 7 "WE SHALL BE IN HONOUR BOUND-." The Pendulum Swinging. [By Submarine Cable]. Krotbr's Servicb. London, Nov. 14.—Mr Bonar Law speaking at Norwich said that the Home Rule situation had not changed since October If the Government persisted in obey it g the orders of Redmond "we are face75 words
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Article83 1913-11-17 7 We shall be in honour bound to use any j and every means to prevent British troops being used to shoot down loyal Irishmen. I Think what thpt means. If the Govern- j ment bave any proposals which will avert j these horrors we shall consider them83 words
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Article84 1913-11-17 7 Mr Bonar Law added that the anti gov eminent tide is now in flood. The Cnio uiats, if in power next Parliament, would carry out their fiscal policy, but not im new duties on food, but a moderate taritf on manufactured goods. They would also establish the84 words
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Article55 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 15. —Mr Redmond, speak ing at Newcastle, said he was prepared to consider the most extravagant and most unreasonable demands of Ulster-men in order to secure a settlement by consent, but'the people of Great Britain would be fools and cowaids if they yielded to a55 words
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Article100 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 15.—Mr Churchill, 6peak ing at the Alexandra Palace, London, said there was a strong realisation on both sides that there ought if possible to be a settlement of the Irish question by consent. There was a strong feeling that Nationalist Ireland should receive freedom aud100 words
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Article73 1913-11-17 7 Hammer Throwing in Court. London. Nov. 16. At the suffragette arson trial at the Old Bailey, a welldressed woman among the spectators threw a hammer and a tomato towards tbe judge, creating a turmoil. The glass surrounding the dock and also the glass panels of the doors were73 words
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Article103 1913-11-17 7 Australia Declines Olympic Cricket. Melbourne, Nov. 14 The Cricket Board of Control has decided that as a team has to go to England in 1916 they cannot accept the German invitation to compete in the Olympic Games. The Board agrees to the visit of the Rev. Mr103 words
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Article51 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 14. The result of the Derby Cup (distance one mile and six furlongs) was Bowman 1 Redwood 2 Farakabad 8. Fourteen ran and the race was won by a neck, third a head away. The betting was 100 7 Bowman, 4 l Redwood, 100 851 words
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Article36 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 14. The Sportsman states that the jockey Frank Wootton is retiring at the end of the season and goes for a holiday in Australia prior to becoming a [trainer in England.36 words
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Article23 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 14. The Nobel prize for literature has been awarded to the Indian poet Rabindranath of Tagore.23 words
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Article165 1913-11-17 7 MEXICAN PRESIDENT IGNORES ULTIMATUM. And Refuses to Quit. [By Submarine Cable]. Kkutkb'a Sehvicb. Washington, Nov. 14. There is still no reply to the I'nited States demand on Mexico, which called on Huerta to prevent the assembly of the newly elected Congress. It is rumoured that Huerta has fled165 words
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Article138 1913-11-17 7 New York, Nov. 14 Mr. O'Shaughnessey, the Cuited States charge d'affaires, yesterday morning presented an ultimatum to President Huerta. The latter was given till six in the evening to reply, but he completely ignored the uliimatum. which insisted that Huerta should prevent the assembling of a new Congress.138 words
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Article121 1913-11-17 7 Washington, Nov. loth. A more optimistic feeling prevails on the receipt of messages from Mexico indicating that President Hueftta is ready to recede from his hitherto unyielding position. Huerta has been staying at his country house. London, Nov. 16. It is understood in Washington that Mr121 words
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Article47 1913-11-17 7 REBELS 1 HAUL OF BULLION. The Rebels have interrupted traffic between Vera Cruz and Mexico City and held up a train from which they removed a million pesos of Government bullion and also a large consignment of silver for a private Company. They also robbed the passengers.47 words
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Article41 1913-11-17 7 New York, Nov. 14. A receiver has been appointed for the banking house of H. B. H. Hollins, a company having'extensive interests in Mexico. The liabilities are estimated at five million dollars and the assets at fifty thousand.41 words
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Article49 1913-11-17 7 Mexico* City, Nov. 16. Huerta has declared "I shall not quit. I shall do my best to protect foreigners in case of need." Mr Carden, the British Minister, has notified British subjects to be ready to leave for places of safety at a moment's notice.49 words
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Article65 1913-11-17 7 Greece and Turkey Agree. Athens, Nov. 14. The Greco Turkish peace was signed at midnight. The Albanian Question. London, Nov. 16. Both Austria and Italy have now accepted the proposal of the British Commissioner as to the delimitation of Albania. The exact nature of the proposal65 words
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Article16 1913-11-17 7 Rome, Nov. 15. lt is reported that Kiamil Pasha has died at Larnaca.16 words
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Article36 1913-11-17 7 Budapest, Nov. 16. A bill has been introduced to construct railways in Bosnia I and Herzegovina at a cost, to be met by a i loan, of eleven and a quarter millions sterling.36 words
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Article87 1913-11-17 7 TERRIBLE RAILWAY SMASH IN ALABAMA. Toll of the big Gale. [By Submarine Cable], Recteb's Service. Clayton, Nov. 15. A train crowded with holiday makers going to a country fair was being speeded up to make up lost time when a bridge over which it passed collapsed under the87 words
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Article106 1913-11-17 7 Toronto, Nov. 14.— The underwriters estimate the losses owing to the gale on the Lakes at 3^ million dollars, eighty per cent, of which is insured in British and American companies. London, Nov. 14. The death roll from the disasters on the Lakes on Nov. 10th106 words
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Article45 1913-11-17 7 New York, Nov. 14. An earthquake de- vastated the province of Aymaraes, Peru, on Friday last and I'2o people are known to have been killed whilst it is feared many hundreds of others have succumbed. Ten small towns have been destroyed.45 words
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Article57 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 16. A New York message! states that the Cunarder Pannovia wire- I lesses that the Spanish steamer Balmes is afire in the North Atlantic. The Pannovia has rescued all the 103 passengers of the Balmes, which vessel she is escorting to Bermuda. Tbe Balmes57 words
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Article83 1913-11-17 7 Arbitration Question in Australia. Sydney, Nov. 14. Mr Justice Piddington, the Royal Commissioner on the Industrial Arbitration question, says that the wages board system is cumbersome, lengthy and expensive and should be replaced by a court of three judges of the same status as the Supreme Court. It83 words
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Article31 1913-11-17 7 Wellington, N. Nov. 14. The strike position is improving and everything is quiet. Wellington, Nov. 14. The strike is crumbling and the strikers are steadily resuming work.31 words
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Article57 1913-11-17 7 Another Outrage in Calcutta. Calcutta, Nov. 14. Colonel Williams, Inspector General of Explosives, was opening a suspicious letter addressed to the newspaper Englishman when it exploded and his face was burned, but his eyes escaped. A similar letter to the Statesman did not explode. A sorter was injured57 words
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Article50 1913-11-17 7 Paris, Nov. 15. The Government has introduced into the Chamber the Bill for a loan of fifty two millions sterling from three per cent perpetual Rentes. Three millions will be assigned annually for interest and purchase of Rentes in the open market as is done in England. a—50 words
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Article32 1913-11-17 7 Adelaide, Nov. 16. The Register estimates the wheat crop at 19 million bushels, and the Advertiser's estimate is 17} million bushels. The recent rains have wonderfully developed the grain.32 words
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Article25 1913-11-17 7 London, Nov. 16. At an Islamic Society meeting in London, there was announced the conversion to Mohammedanism of Lord Headley.25 words
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Article27 1913-11-17 7 Paris, Nov. 16. The English aviator Hucks achieved some wonderful invented flights. He twice travelled head downwards for thirty seconds, despite wind and rain.27 words
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Advertisement155 1913-11-17 7 THE FINEST UNDERWEAR FOR TROPICAL USE THE "AERTEX CELLULAR SINGLETS Short Sleeves, are undoubtedly the coolest and tnoet endurable garments for Tropical use. We stork these in all Btof 34in. to 38in. 10 to I4in. 40 and l*in. $15 Per Dozen. $15.50 Per Dozen. $16.50 ft r Dozen. THE "AERTEX"155 words
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Advertisement630 1913-11-17 8 Shipping SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK. THK STEAMER M BIN HONG LIONG Captain D. Rushton will leave Singapore on Wednesday, the 19th Nov., 1913, at 11 a.m. Comfortable accommodation for first and second class passengers. Electric Light. Single passage $60 or 95 ticals. Return passage $106 or 160 ticals. LOW SUM ft630 words
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Advertisement527 1913-11-17 8 Shipping INDO-CHINA BTEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd Direct service tc Japan via Hongkong Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, &c, Ac, Ac. STEAMERS. Tons Commander Kutsang 4,895 R. C.527 words
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Advertisement979 1913-11-17 8 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampf schiff-fahrts Ges, "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven979 words
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Advertisement702 1913-11-17 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen I IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki and702 words
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Advertisement666 1913-11-17 8 Shipping Iv&oT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAHY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued tor Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and At rt Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore (in > r a MAIL LINES Homeward (kor Europe) From Singapore, connecting at666 words
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Advertisement675 1913-11-17 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. I :*oute Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Frano ro points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. m Turbine Liners SHINYO MARU TENYO 0 Queens cf the Pacific. Equipped with Wlreleßß Telegraphy nveniettc** md unexcelled675 words
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Advertisement750 1913-11-17 9 SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPANY. Dcm Dim Z b ,ti, TT"' ■"■■■m" LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPAKY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32. Old Jewry, EX. Tho Cotnpany has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and750 words
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Advertisement519 1913-11-17 9 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Office— Simjapohk. (Incorporated iv the Steal lm-nto. Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Ri^k* ■ofafiplod ou Buildiugs and Merchandise at curre. t rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.— Insurancts effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all mmm jnfoimation apply to J.519 words
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Advertisement354 1913-11-17 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 17i!7. HEAD OFFICES, NORWICH AND LONDON 1 K-Becs «-xcwd mjmm Lowest Kate* of 1 1. Prompt and Liberal Settle Mia. THE BORNEO Co. Lta r-ontt FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 188' i. Dikitct Government Supfuvih Government Audit. Policies are M WORLD WIDE and354 words
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861 1913-11-17 10 ntii.f. Element Competent observers are almost unani mous iv asserting that one of tbe most di*<imeting features of the new Republican Government, especially in Western China, is the complete lack of respect for or fear of the authority of the officials by the mass of the861 words
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Article650 1913-11-17 10 The important question of the introduction of mechanical transport into India is dealt with by a writer iv the Journal of j the S. and T. Corps, a publication that for 'other branches of the Service is rarely I without interest. In this article the subI650 words
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Article546 1913-11-17 10 A description of the work and products of the Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory at Muktesar has just oeen published. Major J. D. E. Holmes, Imperial Kacterio logist, shows how slowly but surely the Laboratory has expanded from small beginnings and how valuable are the results gained. So farPioneer - 546 words
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Article, Illustration221 1913-11-17 10 ASK THIS MAN TO READ YOUR LIFE His Wonderful Power to Reaa Hum*. Lives at Any Distance Amazes ai. Who Write to Him. Thousands of ]>eople m all walks have benefited by ibis man's a«l you what you an of. an.i can be succ< He mentions friends and enemies and221 words
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Advertisement13 1913-11-17 10 Coughs and chills. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Sold everywhere &0 cents bottle.13 words
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Advertisement196 1913-11-17 10 If ttELt* CURE NO FICTION i *0 SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY THERAPION No* I r.-markablv short time, often a few da\Tl only ■"n— sdisi argent either sex 'superseding injectiom THERAPION N0.2 Cures blood poison, bad n|'\ u!< ers, soies. pairm' .1 dio'nts.&c.wben mercurial treatment fail? THERAPION196 words
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Advertisement679 1913-11-17 10 Health foi* Infants For over half-a-century Savory Moore's Food has been in general use, both at home and abroad. It has the reputation of being a thoroughly reliable food for Infants. Savory Moore's Food supplies just the nourishment an infant needs, in an easily digestible and very palatable form, and679 words
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Advertisement163 1913-11-17 10 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Eotranss to Borneo Wharf. Telephone 102 S. Sea stocks of all kinds of Fro zen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.o 17 a.m. to163 words
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Advertisement120 1913-11-17 10 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, li. aaaaaaaaam— aaiai— wj-— a ~M» i Head of Ice Caxton House, Westminister, London. Supplies Dept. and Bmww Upper Thames *<tet, Londoo. Lamps and Fitting., Dept. Dalston, London. Works Stafford and120 words
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Article1485 1913-11-17 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange aud Share Brokers, Nov. 14. Gap. 188CE. Paid. Last Div buyitrs Bklukh* 85,000 2s 2a Allagar 9% i ioj 2 4 500,0(0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 5 0 6 0 150,000 2s 2s Anglo- Malay 8% int 8 9 9 6 50,000 2r1,485 words
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Article70 1913-11-17 11 (Corrected dp to Nov 14>. Bank 4rn c 2 -4$ demand 2-4* Private credits 8 m'% 2-4 19-8_ credits 6■ s 2-4 15 16 France demand Bank 29' Germany, demand 238 i India, T. T. 174 J Hongkong, demand 1 Yokohama, demand 114 J Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand70 words
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Article147 1913-11-17 11 Nov. 14. Tin 150 tone sold 191.05 Gambier 6 90 Gambier Cube No. 1 10.75 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pora 1 *.37i Pepper, (White fair) buyers 81.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina)147 words
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Advertisement76 1913-11-17 11 BUCHANANS mmmmsmssmmssste»jKwm»*wmmmmms»mtmssmmmmmmmmmß^ FAMOUS WHISKIES "Red Seal," Black White," Royal Household" JHHHB Hl_h__ r_BI _jhs_f _t -^i_M_l^_Sr" *_4 a_Ktf_^ SH _^_> _S9__i l" %£sk *_**V -^v^V-S»* M k v sS_.' i s>^ l_-_«ck_o_M S_3lr_ vov. >»< __^_M_a~ "R.ED SEAL" A thoroughly matured sound spirit. "BLACK AND WHITE" A choice blend on76 words
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Advertisement46 1913-11-17 11 For all internal complaints Take Woods* Great Peppermint Cure, ho cents a bottle. The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Price $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. PUBLISHERS FRASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. To be had from all Booksellers In Straits Settlements and F. M. S.46 words
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Miscellaneous926 1913-11-17 11 VESSELS IN POUT. Flag and Touh Commander* From Arrive d For When Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-10 WJL*. Dock Steamer* Nat. Tonnage Master From Consign*** For v Dut 7o4 Kolk Pontianak, 9 11 Ships Agency Pontianak C. Hock KiaD Dut 1020 Winters Batavia, 18 7 Wee Bros Bagan Charon926 words
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332 1913-11-17 12 Third Congres> v From a Saigon journal we give the names in alphabetical order of the dele galea and medical members of the Third Biennial Congress of the Association now being held at Saigon, the two preceding having been held at Manila and332 words
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Article117 1913-11-17 12 The present condition of unrest in regard to Ireland reminds me of a similar time many years ago (says a correspondent in the Daily Citizen "X when everybody was on the tiptoe of expectation to know the intentions of the Gladstone Cabinet. The G.O.M. and Mrs117 words
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Article72 1913-11-17 12 London Incident London. October 23rd. The clergy recently appealed to the Lord Chamberlain to suppress, on the ground of indecency, the performance of the sketch A la Carte." in which Gaby Dcs Lya appears, at the Palace Theatre. The Lord Chamberlain has now warned the management of the72 words
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Article84 1913-11-17 12 A New Movement London, October 23rd. The Sporting Life says that the British Amateur Athletic League are forming headquarters in London and branches in the provinces. They hope to render unnecessary a public appeal for funds for the purpose of training and sending men to the various84 words
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Article76 1913-11-17 12 Students Retaliate. London, October 25th. A few days ago the suffragettes burned the sports pavilion at the Bristol University, and as an act of retaliation the students of the University yesterday raidei the suffragette offices in Bristol and smashed the windows of the premises. They then piled the76 words
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Article289 1913-11-17 12 The fifth and last Children's Concert of this season was given on Friday afternoon at the Victoria Memorial Hall. It was very bad luck that it poured in torrents throughout the greater part of the afternoon and evening, making it impossible for many of the young people to289 words
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233 1913-11-17 12 A committee meeting of the above Association was held at the Chinese Volunteer Club on Wednesday last, the 12th instant. Among those present were Messrs Lira Kee Cheok, S. J. Chan, Chew Woon Poh, Koh Lian Swiand many others. Mr thew Woon Poh presided. The complain:233 words
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Article30 1913-11-17 12 Result of Ladies' Monthly Medal for November Mrs Carver 1- 7 41 Mrs Nicholson 54 8 46 Mrs Owen 65 10 55 Nine Cards were taken out.30 words
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Article56 1913-11-17 12 The first annual public meeting takes place at Y.M.CA., on Wednesday, 19th November, at 8-45 p.m. Chairman: Major A. R. J. Dewar, C.P.O. Addresses to be given by Miss Radford, General Secretary Y.W.C.A., the Bishop of Singapore, and Tan Tiang Yew, Esq., President of Amateur Drawing Association.56 words
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Article65 1913-11-17 12 A Malay class for beginners is to be opened shortly in the Y.W.C.A. Institute. All ladies interested are asked to join. A Christmas work class is to be opened on Tuesday Nov. 24 th at 4.45 p.m. It will be a demonstrated course of lessons in how to use65 words
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Article85 1913-11-17 12 The fine band of the K.0.Y.L.1. will play at St. Andrew's Ball, Kuala Lumpur, this year. A football team from the K.O.Y.L.I's. goes up to Kuala Lumpur this week on a two days visiL. The team consists of five officers and eleven men and will play Selangor at Rugby on85 words
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Article231 1913-11-17 12 Boudewyn D'Cruz. A wedding in which considerable interest was manifested took place on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore. Mr Frank Martin Boudewyn, of Rantau, Serambang, was the bridegroom. His very charming looking bride was Miss May Annie D'Cruz, eldest daughter of Mr and231 words
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Article219 1913-11-17 12 The annual report of Lloyd's register shows that at the end of .lune there were over 22^ million tons gross holding classes assigned by the Committee. Of this thirteen millions was British and nine foreign showing the international character of the Society's work. A total of 651 ships were219 words
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Article86 1913-11-17 12 Another striking picture, Heroes one and all," is announced for Harima Hall. It is a story of which a telephone girl is the leading character, and after choosing a lover she is confronted with dramatic episodes in the course of which his life is saved by his rivals86 words
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Article49 1913-11-17 12 Yes," said the cynical old sea captain, when I was shipwrecked in South America i came across a tribe of wild women who had no tongues." Good gracious exclaimed a listener how could they talk They couldn't," was the reply, that was what made them wild." Western Mail."49 words
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Article56 1913-11-17 12 Orpheus displayed such marvellous skill, In warbling his notes to the string, That objects inanimate moved at his will, And Pluto shed tears though a king. A myth pure and simple though pretty withal, But of this we are certainly sure That colds, coughs, and chills will move at the56 words
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Article176 1913-11-17 12 The G. Apcar which arrived in Singapore on Saturday morning reports that during her voyage here a child was boru and another infant died. The outward intermediate P. and O. Simla is due at Penang at 6 a.m. on Wednesday the 19th instant, and will probably arrive here176 words
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Article676 1913-11-17 12 NEW WAR OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS Lessons from Nature In the struggle for existence, the leopard has gained his spots, the tiger his stripes. Insects simulate twigs and dead leaves, and even more noisome things the ptarmigan and the Arctic hare change their covering to white when the676 words
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Advertisement304 1913-11-17 12 AUSTRALIAN Pure Creamery Butter > < 1 Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCHES. <_BBBIIBaH-Ha_H-H_H_H_a_iHiHiHH-H-H-^_B_l_B_Hti^_^_^_^_^_^_^_ M In every tin of "EMBASSY" Virginia No. 77 Cigarettes there is now being packed a COUPON. Keep these coupons. tlic\ gui be exchanged BLOCK AMBER CIGARETTE HOLDERS eneloeed in neat leather pocket naacie This304 words
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Miscellaneous208 1913-11-17 12 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are transmitted by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK.) Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN.) The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (inches in HK., Milli metres in MN.); Direction of Wind208 words
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