The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 December 1913
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Title Section15 1913-12-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 1913. NO. 8,01315 words
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Article142 1913-12-19 1 The Radical Daily Chronicle asserts that letters have passed between the Premier and Lord Lausdowue, relative to Home Rule Page 7. The King and M. Poincare are both overjoyed tbat the French and British sailors have fraternised at Toulon Page 7. A description of the new Palladium142 words
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Article1450 1913-12-19 1 OF ti Tho casual victor to Calcutta, (he .jlobe trotter, the wmt. v sojou rely see Calcutta proper. They go to KaliglM they make their pilfriaMflt to the hauy:.u :ree. they ti;> fia it- <> _*ahs seldom on foot, the onh I really see sights Mm e\1,450 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement246 1913-12-19 1 A CHOICE VITAGRAPH DRAMA J IN 2 REELS THE STRENGTH OF MEN A VERY APPRECIATIVE PICTURE THE AWAKENING OF JONES A most enjoyable Vitagraph Comedy with John Bunny, the Max Linder of America, in the principal role AKK FEATURES OF THE SPLENDID PROGRAMME ALHAMBRA "C TO-NIGHT 2nd Show, 9-30 to246 words
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Advertisement404 1913-12-19 1 I Entire Change of Programme I AT the HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. I NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To Night 9-30 to 11 THE HONOUR OF THE FLAG STAR (Thrilling Drama) WITH THE AID OF PHRENOLOGY A B (Farce Comedy) THE STRONG MAN'S BURDEN A B M (Powerful Drama) M THE PARASITE ...LUBIN.404 words
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Advertisement155 1913-12-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS A B. S. A. motor cycle for sale Page?. Tenders called for Kota Tinggi Bridge Page 2. Ali Baba at the Wayang Inche Puteh Page 1. Three reliable assistants wanted Page 2. Ship notices Tbougwa, Dilwara. IndoChina and X. P.M.— Pages 8 and 9. Whitbread's ale and stout155 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous163 1913-12-19 1 THE WEEK Friday 19th. High Water— 2 36 a.m.. !-48 p.m. B. I Outward mails due. Legislative Council 2-30 pm. Sepoy Lines Golf Club Presentation of prizes. Saturday 20th. High Water— 3-26 a.m.. 2-53 p.m. Moon Last Quarter. N.D.L. Outward mail due. Cricket: S.C.C. v S.R C. Old Bedfordians' Dinner.163 words
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Article159 1913-12-19 2 Pending Dispersal of BehrenTreasures. No collection more comprehensive and -eater all round excellence iv its own re was ever brought together than the l.ipanese treasures associated with the mi rae of Mr Behrens. They consist of i out 12,000 items, and are to be sold by miction159 words
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127 1913-12-19 2 New York, Nov. 20. speaking at the Brooklyn Institute of md Sciences last night ex President predicted a disaster fcr American in the Philippines unless there was a ige in the policy of the United States He warned President Wilson and > liarrisou. the recently-127 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement474 1913-12-19 2 YOU ABE SURE TO WANT A PIANO FOR XMAS Don t be disappointed by waiting until our stock s exhausted by the usual Xmas Rush BUT SECURE ONE NOW WHILE WE HA YE PLENTY. Writi or call at once: ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd jMr YOU WILL SAVE By over 59%474 words
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Advertisement591 1913-12-19 2 Notices GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are Invited for the Supply and Erection of a Trunk Road, Steel Bridge of 220 feet clear span over the Johore River at Kota Tinggi. Cross Section of River Bed and Borings together with other necessary particulars on which to base a591 words
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Advertisement493 1913-12-19 2 Notices CHOP LOH KEE SENG CHOP LOH CHEE SENG NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims again -t the above Chops are requested to send full particulars of same to tbe undersigned immediately. H. ROLAND LLEWELLYN, Gresham House. Battery Road, Singapore. 4-12 uc STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. Room 31, Coleman493 words
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Advertisement513 1913-12-19 2 Wanted WANTED Wanted three reliable assistants. References required. Apply Manager, C Tept. JOHN LITTLE ft Co.. Ltd. It-M 22-12 JUNIOR CLERK WANTED. Junior clerk with good, tjuick handwriting and able to type wanted in local shipping concern. Replies to D. M. o o Free Press. 17-12 19.12 GODOWN WANTED Wanted513 words
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Advertisement491 1913-12-19 2 For Sale FOR SALE MOTOR CAR >nd ban. plete. s o arhl liosch Magneto. Apply MANAGER, BTRAITS GARAGI 15 12 MOTOR BOAT FOR SALE Tunnel Stern Twin Cylinder Engined MOTOR BOAT Built throughout ol 1 Length ever all 35 ft. b. bew 4 ft, Draft l* in. with t* Fixed491 words
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Article1090 1913-12-19 3 Along the steamship routes which will be opene.i up by the completion of the Panama Canal bunketing facilities will undoubtedly exercise a great influence In determining the voyage of any steamship having an alternative route, and it is interesting to trace out to what extent1,090 words
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Article729 1913-12-19 3 To the mere Londoner if such a per sonage can be found Hartley and the Clock Almanack may suggest little, says a writer in the London Daily Chronicle. But ask any West-Kiding Yorkshireman who loves his native twang Even to a Cockney, of Yorkshire stock, born729 words
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Article112 1913-12-19 3 A record of hereditary service in tbe army which is probably unique bas come light through the death last week of Sergt. H. Wheeler of Xunhead. During the last 115 years or so nearly forty of the late sergeant's relations have served in the j Army, Navy112 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1913-12-19 3 "'lllllllillf '~'KE PUBR'~i| Cod Liver Oil li J WITH 3 Malt Extract Famed out the world for Its purity, v ds. :y snd devious flavour. i Health giving Food for- 1 1) Backward, A y^\ Growing v W Js. Overgrov/n «j jr (Cn Children. [j V^ Nursing- A Mothers, v157 words
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Advertisement423 1913-12-19 3 Nerve Strain Mr. B. C. HUCKS (the well-known Flying Man), of 5, Queen's Gate Terrace, London, Kngland, writes: "I really must express my appreciation of Phosferinc. Some time back I felt myself in a curious state of nervous tension, brought on, no doubt, by the severe strain caused by flying423 words
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Advertisement181 1913-12-19 4 This is eminently true in all departments of life. Remember it is especially true as regards one's health. One of the most difficult questions to GOlve from a health point of view is that of the milk supply. This has fortunately been solved for you if you use MILKMAID MILK.181 words
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Advertisement92 1913-12-19 4 Renowned Phytifiaitf piv.x ribe Gnmault's Matico as the most active and at the same time the most inoffensive remedy in the treatment of Acute and Chronic Discharges. MATICO IIUECTiOR is u*d id recent cases and. MATICO CAPSULES in tbe more CuTODiG ODBS. j yS Aw tive Principle of >v Cod92 words
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Advertisement257 1913-12-19 4 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams. SIEMENS,' SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Electrica! Engineers. Manufacturers and Contractors. MEMEM BROTHERS DVNS«O BORXS.Ld. j Head OJflce Caxton House, Westminister, Londoo. Supplies Dept. and Stores Upper Thames -«*et. London. Lamps and Fittings Dept. Dalston, London. Works Stafford and Woolwich. I, J ammm^ma, Singapore Gold Storage257 words
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Advertisement251 1913-12-19 4 FORD CARS The only car, the first I cost of which is Matched by the low cost of Maintenance. WEARNE BROS., I" Singapore, K. Lumpur, Ipoh. TAREASTOXYGEN AACETYLENt COMPANY, LTD., (SINGAPORE BRANCH.) MARINE BOILER REPAIRS BY AUTOGENOUS WELDING Repairs of Furnace Cracks. IRepain of Leaky Tube Plates t Repairs of251 words
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447 1913-12-19 5 fTect of new facilities in the i. tion ha> r <v. :i to m fo ■ing up of public interest in <{coI. pie move rupidly, and they 'id in enormous numbers, aik they have to P to know bow to move. The ll and tbe447 words
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Article201 1913-12-19 5 In her new hook, my Life in Sarawak, The Kanee :otell of her heir dances, superstitious, folk:ioms. including, of course, the Flood. .<'■ the me that catae! to he found in l people from North the Antarctic I v too. won and holds her indry201 words
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Article701 1913-12-19 5 <>ne of the most interesting article* in tins year's Saw LiMfue Anneal d with recent developments in shipbuilding and engineering in the navy and th« mercantile marine. Its author is Mr CV. Mackrow, who bears a name which is affectionately regarded by London people interested in701 words
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Article59 1913-12-19 5 The old time Portable Steam Engine is now giving place to newer ideas. R. Oarrett A Sons. Limited, Inrve introduced Piston Valve Engine using Superheated Steam in which it is claimed half a ton of coal will go as far as a ton in tbe older type.59 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement14 1913-12-19 5 Waterbury's n S Mr JW* pint apple DIGESTIVE COMPOUND I THE Ideal Digestant i14 words
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Advertisement314 1913-12-19 5 SOME MAKES OF PENS ffl /Mjl gs are pretty, but fail the ffl ffgi /}T7\ j~M__a test of bard work. Some ffl fßi J*h pens write under fay- ffl /fmf Aj*£j&^ v£ssJ ourable conditions, but ff f- f RF QI|B yu,. rFTT .P fail wben driven. The ffl W BE314 words
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Advertisement764 1913-12-19 5 "SHELL' MOTOR SPIRIT IS THE CHEAPEST BEST. RETAIL PRICE 75 CENTS PER GALLON. ASK FOR THE RED CAN AND INSIST ON GETTING IT. THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Coy. (Straits Settlements). LIMITED. WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Excellent Wax Polished Teak Household Furniture; Rare and Beautiful Plants Tennis Gear &c.764 words
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Article, Illustration2170 1913-12-19 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Dec. 19, 1913. rler* shall the Pres«. thr People right maMt-f ft Onawed by influence and unbnbed by fata J Here patriot Truth her zbriocs preceptl is*»=. Plartaad to Religion. Loyaitv and l*tf. There was a time when the prouc watchword of the Liberal party2,170 words
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Article56 1913-12-19 6 Rom Our t h. Kuala Lim A prett\ wedding took p|* Church. Kuala Lumpor in Violet Maud (ileenon. Moood dans Mr and Mm P. W Mr Arthur Lucas 51... H0n I mmmm «»f Ledhm The I\"v. W. Kellv p. ifii i mony. Mr 11. C. Halhm, and56 words
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Article47 1913-12-19 6 Sympathy with Boat h [From (h,r Oma < A Beeliag of Icdn. night when a p—ilniiua i the m ■taw in Death Africa and calli; perial Government dress the grievanc < > It was decided to open ;i ;in j large suYn of mom y wbm spot.47 words
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11 1913-12-19 6 THE TELEPHONE GIRLS CHRISTMAS FUND. Amour.: dy aclw Ye6t< i int-11 words
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Article25 1913-12-19 6 Ov\ i;. i in Sin;, ing at the above likely to be au int. minded that clo^e n oa Monday next Dec. 22.25 words
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Article514 1913-12-19 6 The North German Liovd. w. far resisted all temptation to build ton steamers, has a tolerably I prospect in the shape < o'umbus. She i 6 to be of 6ome will thus be about %Jl the George Washington, the present la, ship of the line. The Columbus which514 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement224 1913-12-19 6 TASTEFUL X'MAS GIFTS \\&sL LADIES. Special Displays 1 All Departments ELAINE: -Smart Evening |W rap x% I in soft Satin Cloth, Silk Revers II Piping etc., Colours Coral |or Champaime. Price $17.50. V a MANY OTHERS TO SELECT FROM j hJ littles. The Triumph of Qil BLANCHARD Patent HIGH POWER224 words
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FRANCE AND BRITAIN.
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Article52 1913-12-19 7 Hm tm'i Service. [Hy Submarine Cable]. H Kiai George Ul M. l-oim .r-hislivelv*, on at tbe fresh proof of the iutie o French relation- >i, 1)Vr in Hal rereption of the British Fleet at I I'oulou. M Poiucare replied that be v M ,M r of manifesting!52 words
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Article20 1913-12-19 7 I>ec. 18. Adm. 8 oli|| nd s, r Alfred \Y m >!o have volunv retired from active service.20 words
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Article18 1913-12-19 7 "■c 17. (Vs i 51 million j MS authorized to introduce Vawiag credits to .-urrent18 words
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Article32 1913-12-19 7 Will go tJ Jail. Mr Alan Ostler, the 1 „;I lily K\pi maliland, h lined al Berbera veiling |s prohibited districts. And iv default of pay- months imprisonment. He ue.32 words
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Article33 1913-12-19 7 don. Dec. 17 Cardinal Rnnpolla -■•> ightly indisposed joi tei da J oon but died suddenly at midnight. gril I >tncken and has ordered honours be pai 1 at the33 words
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Article34 1913-12-19 7 Loudon. December 17. -A Dan/ig meet the Crown Princes- i -.inched Norddeutscher Lloyd trans Atlantic Coteonl M -ne is of 41. -Hi) tons, steaii -y knots and has accomodation for assenge:34 words
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Article37 1913-12-19 7 The Grasping Landlord. Loudon. Dec. 18. -Arrangements have I been finally made for purchasing for the public the Crystal Palace, Lord Plymouth agreeing to sell it for 4*30.000 less than he bought it for.37 words
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Article29 1913-12-19 7 i Money Talks. London. Dec. I*. Practically the who* of the late Professor Dowden's Shakespeare hooks have beeu purchased by a New York ollector. I29 words
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Article18 1913-12-19 7 London. Dec. 18. The Home Secretary hae sanctioned an increase of pay for M) London policemen.18 words
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Article67 1913-12-19 7 i Quick Dealing. Loudon. Dee. 18.— The price of the 1 ikt of Bedford s Estate in Covent I *-old to Mr Mallaby Deeley, I M, and the stamp duties on the transfer will be 430.0C0. Tbe iuitt- t M from the Duke and the bar- in67 words
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Article39 1913-12-19 7 Wealth Held to Ransom New York. Dec. 17.— General Villa has I confiscated all the property of the wealthy landowner Terra/a and of his nephew Creel, worth many millions, and holds the eon of Terra/a to ransom.39 words
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Article28 1913-12-19 7 4-35 Per Cent on Money. London, Dec. 17.—The Port of London authority has issued a 4 per cent, million loan at 92 per cent.28 words
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Article87 1913-12-19 7 > m Mr Peter Hordern, whose death is recorded in England at the age of seventysix, left Rangoon on retirement nearly twenty-five years ago, after twenty eight years service in the Education Department. From the Presidency College, Calcutta, he came to Burma as Director of Public Instruction in 1867 and87 words
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Article40 1913-12-19 7 Assertions of Conversations. London. Dec. is. The Daily Chronicle says that Mr Asquith this week for the tirst time communicated with Lord Laosdowne and Mr Bona? Law on the subject of Home Rule. Letters have passed between them.40 words
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Article51 1913-12-19 7 London. Dec. 17. Sir Edward Orey, speaking ut Alnwick, and dealing with Home iid, hitherto there bed been no progress towards settlement by consent. He was not anxious for a formal con fereuce of leaders till it was clear that the Opposition was disposed to settle the51 words
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Article95 1913-12-19 7 London. Dec. 1*. At Dudley it is reported that tbe officers of tbe Seventh Territorial Worcester Begiment requested Sir Arthur Boscawen to cancel bis engage nient to pr. -i.D« ut their pri/.e giving on account of a speech iv which he said that he would resign95 words
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Article48 1913-12-19 7 London, Dec. IT. At a meeting of the British Empire League. Mr Samuel announced that after long consultations with the Dominions, the Ooverument hoped to pnm during the coming session, an Imperial Naturalisation bill in accordance with the resolution of the Imperial Conference of 1911.48 words
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Article25 1913-12-19 7 London, Dec. IS. Mrs I'.iukhurst, who carried on the hunger strike while in prison, has been released nnd is going to Switzerland.25 words
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Article126 1913-12-19 7 Another Blow for Labour. London, Dec. 17. Although ouly a proportion of the men have resumed at Leeds, not anticipated that there will be further trouble with the public services. There bave been remarkable scenes, the people cheering the workers. The strike hit the working classes badly.126 words
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Article44 1913-12-19 7 Public Excitement. London, Dec. 17. A vast concourse waited seven miles to Manchester prison to see the black flag hoised after the execution of the Oldham murderer. A strong force of police cleared the surrounding streets. The murderer died unflinchingly, ma44 words
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Article60 1913-12-19 7 Victory For M.C.C. Durban, Dec 17. England beat South Africa in the first test match to day by an innings and 157 runs. There waa only fifty minutes play on Tuesday owing to rain. England made 450 runs of which Douglas made 119. South Africa made 11160 words
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Article954 1913-12-19 7 KWONG YI K BANK. WIKDUra Up Meeting. An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Kwong Yik Banking Company Ltd., was held at the Company's premises in Kling Street yesterday under the Chairmanship of Mr Wong Ah Fook. There were nineteen shareholders present. The meeting was a purely formal oue954 words
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Article93 1913-12-19 7 Singapore, Dec 17. Business in Local Rubber shares is practically at a standstill there are buyers but they are holding off and looking for bargains at absurdly low prices. The Sterling market has very little change but what there is shews a further decline. There has been93 words
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Article80 1913-12-19 7 Messrs Barlow and Company inform us that their London House wiring with reference to the Rubber Market under date I ofthe 17th instant report: "there is a good demand but prices in sympathy with the rates ruling iv the private market are lower. Prices realised at the80 words
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Article25 1913-12-19 7 Hayoep 22,206 total 11 months 147,703. 10 Agents. Guthrie'and Co. Sungei Buaya (Sumatra) 17,334 against 10,560; 5 mos. 77,309; against 44,4:53.25 words
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Article33 1913-12-19 7 Tin Theft. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. Four Chinese are being prosecuted for the theft of 58 bags of tin ore, valued at §2,900 from the Eastern Smelting Co.33 words
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Article118 1913-12-19 7 A Charge of Murder. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. IH. Six men have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a Sikh at Chemor. The body was found in a swamp. Thirty witnesses have been summoned for the police. Complaints are being made about the118 words
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Article171 1913-12-19 7 The Report (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. The Perak River Valley Estates report i crop of 27,610 against an estimate of 24,000. All in costs were 45.508 cents per lb. The average price realised was $1,168, the profits beiug 64.906 cents. Rubber sales realised 3171 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter50 1913-12-19 7 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Would it not be a great convenience if a late fee mail box was attached to the I night mail as is done in Europe I think lon B. I. mail days the co6t would be nothing, and the convenience great. B.50 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1913-12-19 7 1 Fresh Consignments of DELICIOUS SWEETS CHOCOLATES CAKES Etc. SEED CAKES 2 lbs. $1-35 CALIFORNIA FRUIT CAKES 2 1-35 PLUM CAKES (SULTANAS.) 2 135 DUNDEE CAKES. (FANCY) 2 1-35 FRUIT CAKES (CURRANTS Etc.) 1 lb. 0-65 li 1-00 m 2 1-35 SOLE ASI.'ROBINSON C° Smokers of discrimination I I always156 words
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Article362 1913-12-19 8 The prices quoted are generally those current at ace Market. At the other mark* may be small variations. m < Singapore, Ver. 16th, 1913. Beans, Long per catty f 6 do. French do 12 perlb. H Beef Steak do. 20 I per cat- 02 Ban uts 03362 words
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Article452 1913-12-19 8 :v Nankin, dm Deo. It.— Mi A Mr> A\ i ir\ Jones, D. Alexander.il. C. Eckhardt. N. Kough. W. Duncan, Mrs A Miss Chamber-.. Miss Cosgrove. N. Kail-. Mi-. W.E. and child, Mrs Houghton and child, IU-nme. Mis N. Fan and ciiidttu. V. IV Robert-. Mr A Mrs452 words
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Article81 1913-12-19 8 PAO Delta, connecting at Colombo with Macedonia, sailing Dec. 26.— Mr A Mrs G. Keatinge. W P. Hume. Mrs Storry. A. G. Cory, Makepeace. N. McCulloch. I* A O Sardinia, sailing Dec. 30.— Major and Mrs Dewar. Mr A Mrs Fraser and infant, ■•■Walham, Miss Miner, G. E.81 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement581 1913-12-19 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ld. APCAR LINE FOR HONGKONG. KOBE MOJI. The Company's Steamer THONGWA 6,29s tons, O. M. Robins. Commander, will be do patched for the above porta on Thursday, the 25th instant, at 4 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers, being581 words
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Advertisement688 1913-12-19 8 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New TwinBcrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with688 words
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Advertisement591 1913-12-19 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. HAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1913 1913 Dumbea Dec 21 Australien Dec 22 1914 1914 Cordillere Jan 4 Polynesien Jan 5 Magellan Jan Ih Paul Lecat Jan 19 Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantique Feb 15 Cordillere Feb591 words
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Advertisement624 1913-12-19 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly trom Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki and Kobe624 words
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Advertisement550 1913-12-19 8 Shipping P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymoutr and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapor* on or about MAIL I 'NES Homeward (fok Europe) From Singapore, connecting a550 words
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Advertisement830 1913-12-19 9 Ship ping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. ne New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Fran~.*co to al points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. I^^ turbine Liners 'SHINYO MAKD", "TENYO ~~r* gP°y»P. y^g* CuLint. ittC EqQlPPed WUh WlreleBB TCs<830 words
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Advertisement1450 1913-12-19 9 I SINGAPORE'S O.ILY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAOIOFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the Urirish Ute Assurance Companies1,450 words
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Advertisement343 1913-12-19 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. KOUNDKD 1787. HEAD OFFICES,* NORWICH AND LONDON. faases Paid exceed £30,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements T HE BORNEO Co Ltd. Agent* FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Eptablished 1882. Dikbct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are "WORLD WIDK and Noa Forfeitable. Large343 words
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Article265 1913-12-19 10 The new Chilean battleship Almirante Latorre will be launched by Messrs Armstrong, Whitworth, and Co. on the Tyne on November 27. Her launch has been expected for some time, as it was in 1911 that the contract for her construction was signed, and her keel was265 words
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Article171 1913-12-19 10 A curious case, in which the question of aerial rights was involved, has just been decided at Amiens. In 1908 a speculator, M. Coquerel. bought a small plot of ground adjoining the hangar belonging to the Clement-Bayard Company for £'80. He hoped that If. Clement Bayard would buy171 words
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Article1286 1913-12-19 10 The first total where given represents figures tn 1912, the last column represents output for calendar year to date in all cases. Year 1912. Nov. 1913. Ailagar 93,500 16,350 143,450 Alma 9,600 72.833 Alor Gajah 47,871 9,600 86.055 Alor Pongsu 80,830 8.020 92,692 Anglo Johore 47.193 11,1581,286 words
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Article122 1913-12-19 10 Em* i9ii. Belut 410 Itt Bruang 451 1 Bruseh 8,415 1.77' Cbenderiang 26 l>ungun (Wolfram 264 Gopeng Consol 5.944 M Heawood 4.186 Kamuning Kanaboi 2,806 Kinta 8,330 Kinta Association 5,042 294 Kledang 1,274 241 Kramat Pulai 6,114 1,774 Kampur Lahat 224 Malayan Tin 875 Menglembu Lode 8,855 408122 words
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Article33 1913-12-19 10 Beaufort 51.N16 British Borneo 101,170 17,197 1 Langkon 9)19,558 6Melalap 10)49.972 95,HH Membakut 6)8,805 Sapong 103,900 15,100 152, 0CH Sekong 82,887 9,005 10h South East 8,116 51/2-1 Tenoin 81,075 151/JlO33 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement664 1913-12-19 10 J 15 VARIETIES. v^ POTTED DELICIO u S AND APPETISING. J^^ MEATS. GAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC., ETC. jg l____....^ m m m^hh J Prepared by a celebrated Chef under ideal conditions of cleanliness and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. M ONE OF THE BEST OF mm*^^*M*Mm664 words
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Article1463 1913-12-19 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange aad Share Brokers, Dec 18. Oap. leaUE. Paid r ast biv hu^kr. McLinHt 83.000 28 2e AJlagar 9% 17 2 1 500,0-0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 4 4} 5 7 150,000 28 '28 Anglo-Malay 16% int 8 7J 9 4 50,000 2* 281,463 words
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Article67 1913-12-19 11 (COBBBCTRD DP TO Dec 18). Bank 4m b 24* demand 24* Private credits 8 m's 3.419.32 credits 6 m/a 24 15 16 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288$ India, T. T. 174$ Hongkong, demand iej Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 14 1 Bangkok, demand 66 Sovereigns, Bank BayiQf67 words
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Article154 1913-12-19 11 Dec. Tiu 200 tons sold $86.77* Gambiet 6.75 Gam bier Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Spore buyers 18.85 Pepper, (White fair) 82.75 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) aom. Bali154 words
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Article49 1913-12-19 11 1 t Ranee Mrs W. F. Luckey and Mr R. F. Dary. Per Klang Miss C. E. Taylor and Messrs J. B. Kinan. W. Maynard, A. (i. Harrington, Miles, Allen Crooke, R. Richardson and F. J. Gore. Per Uye Leong Dr. Eagles and Mr E. L. litiDt tt.49 words
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Advertisement161 1913-12-19 11 "Royal Household" Whisky. is guaranteed to be Exactly the same in every respect as that supplied regularly to The Royal Household by Messrs Janus Buchanan Co.. Ltd.. uho hold the largest reserves of Whisky of any individual firm in the world. The necessary arrangements have now been completed which enable161 words
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Advertisement33 1913-12-19 11 s__a______a__E____B___aa__nßß_____aß_______B_BVßß_B___iß__aa_Hß____B The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Piice $1.25 per copy $1.65 post tree. PUBLISHERS: FRASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. Te had from all Booksellers in Straits Settlements and F. M. 6.33 words
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Miscellaneous928 1913-12-19 11 YKSSKLS L\ pour Flag and Todh Ooiuniander* From Arrived For Who Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-10 F.M .>. Dock Steamers Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignee* For BanLiong Dut 275 V. Tol T'ganu. 112 Tong Wah Kelantan Batavier Brit 215 Simpson Xatunas, 9-12 Teo Ho Lye Xatuna. B. Hin Guan928 words
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Article982 1913-12-19 12 Thk Palluui m PICTTJBI I'm. a- v.. In many ways one ofthe most interest ing building experiments which have been made in Singapore for many years, will be finished shortly and the public enabled toj judge of the possibility of its success. The j experiment in question is982 words
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389 1913-12-19 12 preliminary general circular announces that iv 1914 will be held in London an international congress in which all 1 countries interested iv tropical agriculture are invited to participate. The Committee of the British Section has its headquarters at the Imperial Institute, where the Congress will389 words
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Article243 1913-12-19 12 Cordial congratulations will eveiv where be offered to Mr Austen Chamberl tin and his zealous colleagues on the highly >ntisfoctory conclusion to their labours 00 behalf of the London School Tropical Medioine. Over £70,000 has now been collected and the sub-committee have wisely decided that, with such a243 words
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Article168 1913-12-19 12 The walking-stick, writes a correspondent, is certainly not for the strenuous re-cord-breaking walker, who takes a kind of Polytechnic London- to Brighton walk, but for the ordinary pedestrian, whose main object is seeing nature and breathing fresh air. Used in the proper way the stick is both a companion and168 words
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Article109 1913-12-19 12 Police Official's Disappearance. A little mystery surrounds the disap- < pearance from Singapore of Inspector P. McManus who has been a member of the police force here for about two aud-a half years. Inspector McManus was granted ten days leave about three weeks ago and nothing has been109 words
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Article181 1913-12-19 12 Victim in a Dying Condition. The case was mentioned in the Second Court yesterday in which a Javanese named Abdullah is charged with voluntarily causing hurt by rash and negligent driving, failing to stop, and with driving without a licence. The accused was employed by the181 words
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Article145 1913-12-19 12 Kota Bahru Inundated. 14th Dec. 1913. On the 9th and 10th inst. the town of Kota Bahru and the villages along the Kelautan River were inundated. There has been incessant rain in the state for the last fortnight, and the river overflowed. Europeans had to wade to offices145 words
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Article64 1913-12-19 12 The change of programme at Harima Hall includes a fine Star drama entitled "The Honour of the Flag," which provides on abundance of thrills. Other dramatic films are "The Strong Man's Burden" and "The Parasite," whilst humour in plenty is provided in "With the aid of Phrenelogy" and64 words
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Article94 1913-12-19 12 Mr Justice Sproule gave judgment yesterday, in the Supreme Court, in the case in which Tan Kum Cheng, trader, of 59-1, Amoy Street, brought suit against Teo Yong Ming, trader, of 60, Beach Boad, for $0,000, the amount stated by the plaintiff to have been received by94 words
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Article177 1913-12-19 12 A very curious fact has recently come to light, namely that the rails along the electric tramway line to Kiong Toi Rangkok are live." A horse refused to cross the railway lines at Kiong Poh Yome bridge, as well as at other points where the road177 words
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Article34 1913-12-19 12 The Lennox arrived from home ports j on Wednesday with part general cargo for discharge. The local steamers Klang and Ranee were in yesterday (Thursday) bunkering I and discharging and loading cargo.34 words
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Article331 1913-12-19 12 Berlin, Nov. 19. The controversy of which the firm of Krupp has recently been the subject lends special interest to the report on last year's working of the concern, just issued by the directorate. It appears that the net profit for the twelve months in question amounted331 words
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Article99 1913-12-19 12 East Wharf (Basin)— Sf a Mew East Wharf Section I— E'anta, Tara. Malacca Sheers Wharf— Dur oily Main Wharf Sec. 2— V. Outhoorn. C. Nebe. 3— Lennox Cooeyanna 4 Colombo Maru .1 s—Klang5 Klang 6— Mennon, Alcinous, S'kan. Patani New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction.) West99 words
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Advertisement188 1913-12-19 12 Chs J. GAUPP Co. Raffles Place, next to Robinson Piano Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers a nti Nautical Opticians. Fine Diamond Jewellery a Speciality English Swiss Gold Silver Watches. Zeiss Prism Binoculars. Surveying and Nautical Instruments. VERY COMPLETE STOCK OF SILVER AND PLATED WARE FROM MAPPIN WEBB Ltd XMAS JEWELS. Every article188 words
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Miscellaneous262 1913-12-19 12 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are trausmltteo by courtesy of the E.E. Tel. Co. and contaiD the observations made at Hongkong (HK.i 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 Wind and262 words
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