The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 January 1914
1914-01-03
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-01-03 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY JANUARY 3, 1914. NO. 8,02415 words
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Article121 1914-01-03 1 General News cablegrams on page 9. A lengthy liet of New Year honours will be found on page 9. Correspondence between Mr H. George md Duke of Sutherland on page 9. The rebel Mexicans have started in aarnest and have scored heavily against the Loyalists Page 9.121 words
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Article931 1914-01-03 1 It is a Chinese coffee shop. You can buy all sorts of nice things to eat there. Cakes, toffee, and cube shaped stuff which looks rather uneatable at first sight, but when in your mouth proves to be most delicious iweet nuts, all bound together with molasses or931 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement774 1914-01-03 1 HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS And ROYAL MENAGERIE of Performing Wild Animals. ;i At 9-15 p.m. Location Beach Road. MATINEE TO-DAY, AT 4 P. M. DOORS OPEN AT 3 O'CLOCK. PERFORMANCE AT 4 SHARP. CHILDREN HALF PRICE TO MATINEES ONLY. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME NEW ARTISTS NEW ACTS TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!!] Under our New774 words
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Advertisement148 1914-01-03 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Alexandra Hall Page 2. Madame Xordica Page 1. Harmston's Circus Page 7. Chinese Junior clerk wanted Page 2. New Cigarettes at Robinsons Page 9. Anglo Chinese School certificats Page 2. General Office Assistant wants Sit j Page 2. Auction Sale of furniture, bronze etc. Page 7. I Auction148 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous147 1914-01-03 1 THE WEEK Saturday 3rd. Blßh Water— 3-4 a.m., 2-36 p.m. N.D.L. Outward mail due. B. I. Outward mails due. Frivolity Freear. Victoria Theatre. 3.V.C. Garriso-i Chilorei/s Treat. Sunday 4ty. High Water— 3-38 a.m.. 3-2$ p.m. 2nd Sunday after Christmas. Moon First Quarter. M M. Outward mail due Golf Mixed Doubles.147 words
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Article101 1914-01-03 2 At two o'clcu k yesterday morning, a «'hineß« MMMI Ng Poh rushed into the i Vntr .1 cf. station with an ugly stabwound gapir gon his left breast. He gave »n addros in Nankin Street, and the i wine of a man who be alleged to have101 words
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Article71 1914-01-03 2 At a quarter past eight o'clock on New Wir'g Kve, a Chinese staggered into the Ttluk Ayer police stntiou and collapsed on the floor. He had a terrible wound in his throat. He wag immediately taken in the motor ambulance to the hospital, where he died at71 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement471 1914-01-03 2 NEW ENGLISH OVERSTRUNG PIANOS $400 CASH. UNDEKDAMPER ACTION. SOLID CASEWORK. SPECIAL TROPICAL CONSTRUCTION. ROBINSON PIANO Co. ■B^ YOU WILL r AVE over 54% by making >our purchases through tbf post from the largest firm of Bankrupt Stock Buyers in the W^m world We have also arraneed with the leading manufacturers471 words
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Advertisement639 1914-01-03 2 Notices NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Undersigned have acquired the Wan Lee Saw Mill and the Hiong Lim Saw Mill, and also th< lease of the Huat Siong and the Kiat Stong Saw Mills. Orders intended for any of the above-named Mills should not in future be addressed639 words
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Advertisement425 1914-01-03 2 Notices Certificates have f*ken issued from the COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL] To the following parties PRACTICAL BOOKKEEPING, A. RODRIGUEB. BUSINESS SHORTHAND, Chan Siow Hoon A. Gomes Gay Hock Seng Teo Kirn Seng Chan Kirn Chwee Wee Chin Chee A. E. MacLachlan Victor Charles Currier Tan Sian Yew Ong425 words
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Advertisement638 1914-01-03 2 Notices GOVERNMENT Of JONORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Tenders are invited for the following works >f which full particulars may be ascertained md nf cessary plans seen at tbe P. W.D. Office. Johore Bahru, on any day. Fridays excepted, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4-50 p m. 1. Three638 words
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Advertisement513 1914-01-03 2 __Wanted_____ J WANTED Chinese Jwrfor Olerk. Salary tM per month. Apply "I" c/o Free Pr-J. JM WANTED Wanted immediately smart un full particulars. Apply to 1. M. c/«. FreePrew. 1-1 WANTED BY THE SINGAPORE SPORTING AND THE SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUBS. An Assent a* Acting ft IIMjM *2?S to the above513 words
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Miscellaneous505 1914-01-03 2 SUNDAY CHUttCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. tOSs>*l After Chpistmas. Jan. 4th 1914. 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion, (Choral) Hymns '17 A 7*. 9 15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Com munion. iPlain) Hymn OsX 4 p.m. Sunday School. 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon, Hymns 74, v7P, A M Vesper Hymn "Lord505 words
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Article618 1914-01-03 3 The official acknowledgment that the Territorial Army is a failure will surprise no one who has taken heed of the state of that willing but irresponsible body after years of experience. It was doomed from the first, because Lord Haidane, who was its father and mother, foresaw618 words
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330 1914-01-03 3 The Channel Tunnel question, in which interest was quite recently revived, is in danger of being forgotten or submerged by the flood of oratory on National Defence, and yet it is an important issue in any discussion on that topic. We mention the matter again330 words
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Article348 1914-01-03 3 Fhknch Proposals to our Colonies. From time to time we are remiuded that, although our own Government re* fuses to entertain the idea of trade agreements with the Dominions, foreign countries show far greater wisdom in their attitude towards our Imperial markets. The latest reminder in348 words
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Article141 1914-01-03 3 It is reported that a sanguinary fight occurred recently in the district of Yueng kong. For some time, brigands have been doing a deal of havoc amongst the inhabit ants in the neighbourhood, with the result that it was decided on the 4th inst that a141 words
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Article413 1914-01-03 3 Per P& O str Nyanza, due Jan I.— H. Branson, Mrs McClure. G. D. B. Turnball, Mrs J. London, Mrs W. Makepeace, D. Parsons, G. Kidd. I, Stanton, Miss Mainvaring, W. M. Corbett, A. S. Mitchell, Miss D. M. Bucbell, B. S Walton, W. T. Bryson. J. B.413 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement292 1914-01-03 3 Hazeline' Snow" (TRADE MARK) THE ORIGINAL NON-CREASY EMOLLIENT fvSSjm Preserves Dainty Skins J^ >s. Complexions The first application produces a decided im- provement in the t3HPJMH| I appearance of the skin. x^T 11^ °f exposure and I neglect disappear. HI ""HA7FUNE" n .•xj" s or i^reasiness are removed. The pores292 words
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Advertisement28 1914-01-03 3 Apioline Chapoteaut is superior to steel dropi or pennyroyal and is a safe remedy for ladies. Recommended to remove and the irregularities p r s "^Qje sex. 1628 words
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Advertisement71 1914-01-03 3 Homeward Boond. Per P O Himalaya connecting at Colombo 1 with Mahva, sailing Jan. 9.— D. F. Topham, ■P. C. Russell, L. M. Malan. Miss F. E Prescott, Miss L. Harvey, Mr Mrs WireU, Miss \Virell, J. Niven, W A. Gummer, F. Margrett, i Miss L. Brewitt Taylor. I Per71 words
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Advertisement235 1914-01-03 3 ABRAM'S I MOTOR HIRING TRANSPORT COMPANY, ORCHARD ROAD. Reduction in Rates FROM Ist JANUARY, 1914 Single Passenger Car $2.00 per hour. I Four-Passenger Car $3.00 I Six-Passenger Car $4.50 MINIMUM CHARGE ONE HOUR Above scale will NOT be subject to any detention allowauc. TERMS CASH, MONTHLY ACCOUNTS BY ARRANGEMENT. I235 words
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Advertisement114 1914-01-03 4 THERE IS ONE GOOD WIFE IN THE COUNTRY, AND EVERY MAN THINKS HE HATH HER. There is one good Brand of Milk in the Market and everybody has got it if they are using MILKMAID MILK. USED EXCLUSIVELY IN ALL THE LEADING HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED114 words
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Advertisement358 1914-01-03 4 For Cuisine AND Cleanliness TRY THE EMPIRE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR. 5-12 5-6 The most radical and most searching remedy for all troubles of the bladder and urinary passages is Abolishes pain and effects a cure. Obtainable at all Chemists. General Agents, S.S. F.M.S. MAYNARD Co., Ltd. 11-3 SINGAPORE. tts Fancy358 words
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Advertisement224 1914-01-03 4 -tfii{f|MH; ''JJMV|, tllM «d£&kui iflUB j^r 9bJks NEW MODELS 3x 5 8 0 8x (Tourist) 6 10 C 4x 5 10 0 8x (Field) 6 10 0 6x (smaU) 5 18 0 12x £10 10 0 6x (New Model) 5 15 0 16x £10 10 O 6x (Field) 6 0224 words
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Article1982 1914-01-03 5 Frotr t-w *~.rn CorrtsPonaene.) December, 4. The Festival of Bl Andrew this year falling ou a Sunday, the Scottish Presbyterian Churches took an unusually large share in the celebrations. Many clergy men were able to preach on the text Andrew, Simon Peter's brother." without laying themaelves open to1,982 words
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Advertisement198 1914-01-03 5 V MY* DEAR SIR It is absolutely impossible to get a i 4j better pen of any description than 7 SWAN The latest Swan "is the Safety which oannot HI M !leak even carried upside down IMjj I Investigate this wonderfully Simple Improvement (Jf I Sold by Jewellers, Importers, and198 words
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Advertisement670 1914-01-03 5 MMb? S^ ■k B iHWi <*iVt»W !5 Most Cv lain Cure. BY Phy»ic:ans recommend them. ;H Ol all Chemists. 4^v\\^ "Timer "■■rjust'lietl the claim *N( put t ttmt? t^> :.'(k:aU \Wf^ rf Sirica first "n traduced, <?y Bei r\s Food has w(^m fa\ our owing /fp\ /^r ie cons an670 words
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Article276 1914-01-03 6 The loMoviag is the report of the Directors. The Director! U»vh plfa^mp in submittint: to ihe t-bareholdeis Ihe htatmneut of accounts for the yeur ended 'Ust Aug., 1918. The Net Premium umounU to «C 415, 507 «28 Kwl: the income from luterest and Keats received and accrued276 words
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Article236 1914-01-03 6 Do you play golf t be sisked the little lady, as they started off on their Muizen berg run for a gambol with the merry surf hoards. I could try, of course," die replied, but I haven't had much experience. I don't think I should even know how236 words
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Article118 1914-01-03 6 Soon to Reach Hongkong In February next a party of 46 Americau boys, on a self supporting educational tour of the world, will arrive in Hongkong. The party is under the command of Major S. S. Puxotto of San Francisco and includes a band of 40 instrumentalists,118 words
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Article127 1914-01-03 6 The death occurred at his residence in the Batu Road, Kuala Lumpor, following an attack of dysentery, of Mr J. T. Keyt, at the age of 65. Mr Keyt was for many years in the Government service in Perak, and was so employed at127 words
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83 1914-01-03 6 I'nder Special Expenditure dollars 2,H56 has been included for the substitution of Aga lights for the existing lights on the two fairway buoys and (Just Hock Buoy. An extensive trial which the Harbour Master has made of this method of lighting has clearly demonstrated its83 words
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Advertisement540 1914-01-03 6 i A retired Colonel of the Indian Medical Service writes— 1 Dear Sir. -Fallowing repeated attacks of influenza and debility due to long li y™* th TO P**> I was left with obstinate chronic bronchitis, severe flatulent I dyspepaaand i general neurasthenia, which took the form of mental depression (irrational540 words
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Advertisement562 1914-01-03 6 fYnn camiof farr hcttcr fhtm irith B WOLFE'S I Aromatic Schiedam Kn wherever you miv he. It is «o ordinnn/ tig 19 spirits wlrit ch;imn;i'jri« i> to "rdinuv \vin«s, g representing the supreme p rfc! '»:i ol a W b^ CTTi distilled spirit, .and t' eh hc w t possible562 words
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Article1224 1914-01-03 7 afoul fcomin** Masai eit fat 4« 11 be IK ..rvKNAL. The Topicist wishes his many readers A Happy New Year. He adds none of the commonplace sea sonable wishes, hoping that these will be held as read. The invention of new forms of greeting is an1,224 words
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Article297 1914-01-03 7 When Mr Freear writes his reminiscences of travels abroad it will be a book very w«ll worth reading for in the past twenty y«ars he has seen cities of men and manners, climates councils governments" to a remarkable degree and has suffered those ups and downt< of297 words
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Article292 1914-01-03 7 To Retire Under Age Limit. It is announced that Mr Justice Fisher, Senior Puisne Judge, Penang, is about to retire under the age limit. It is only a matter of weeks since his lordship succeeded to the senior position on the Bench following the enforced retirement of292 words
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Advertisement498 1914-01-03 7 Ml 'i Till*' satisfaction of knowing you have the best sauce the crowning touch to the enjoyment of each meal. And \< vi -faction is just as great when you know th.i L2/\ KMMS 1 is also the cheapest— became it fa iartker and gn\s most satisfaction, tite and enjo)498 words
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Advertisement142 1914-01-03 7 HEADACHE. Makes you unfit for either work or enjoyment injures the eyes, the stomach, the general health. Headache, Neuralgia -all kinds of aches and pains are cured by LITTLES ORIENTAL BALM Keep a bottle in the house, sprains, bruises swelling of the joints strained neck, aching back, aching feet— all142 words
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Advertisement953 1914-01-03 7 The Beauty Experts. WHAT THE BEST OF THEM HAYU TO SAY ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS HOME RECIPES. How to have Thick and Pretty Hair Home Talents." Soaps and artificial shampoos ruin many beautiful heads of hair. Few people know that a teaspoonful of good stallax dissolved in a cup of hot953 words
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Advertisement366 1914-01-03 7 AuCtft: S 31 H AUCTION SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES from tu< following pawnshops On Thursday, the 7th January, I*l4 AT MM A l TION MART No. 77. Riverside Malacca; CHOPS BAN HONG AND THYE CHENC TONG. i The pledges will be on tiew at the Auction Mart, on the stn366 words
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Article23 1914-01-03 8 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. Adam.— To Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Adam, at 4 Bar wood Tanglin.on the 31st December, a daughter, both well.23 words
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Article, Illustration2099 1914-01-03 8 The Singapore Free Press Saturday, Jan, 3, 1914. Here shall the Press Ihe People's Hgnt malattla. Una wed by influence and unbribcd by gmln Here patriot Truth her glorious i»oc«pt» 4imw, Ptaisad u> Religion. Loyalty and Law. Three telegrams appear to day which the observant reader will not fail to2,099 words
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Article81 1914-01-03 8 The funeral of Mr W. Coveney. Superintendent of the High Level Keservior took place yesterday afternoon at Bida Dari Cemetry. The Rev. H. C. Izard officiated and there was a very large attendance of mourners including the Bishop of Singapore, Mr R. Pierce, Municipal engineer Mr81 words
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Article62 1914-01-03 8 NEW SALE RULES [Fro m Out Ot. i. i M London, m. Kampoug Kuantan pays an int» i ,j IVI dend of 7* per cm \t tb«' anctionK 953 tons Thiß wa«- tbe first hair under t h«> new nit abolisbing (huft and dincoin t n,, was62 words
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Article94 1914-01-03 8 q»pore, 2nd Jai HoluJnvs bnve to h Iri ferred w.th business dunnu tin and prices remain uncban^d with -a slightly tinner tendency. KrmiKß.— Consolidated Ms»hi\-. haail «t 7* 4d and Tk 7* v Para at ]k fiid and Is 7Ad. a i: tit 10k and94 words
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Article66 1914-01-03 8 Messrs Sime Darbj luid (o. Ltd. ai. |g net ipl of trlegnuu Uift)rmitit; the',, tbe I'.imtii of iMreitoih of Pegofa Ltd. re cuinrneud to tbe gerieral n dividend of in per BSSfI free of ioconn making If per cent for tbi 30tb September last, writiuc o(T £I,OM from66 words
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Article75 1914-01-03 8 Messrs Barlow ;in«! Co. ouklt advise us Our London House «irmc us ■■Am d-.ito of thr 1- it with ence to the Rubber Market inform us that There is a pood demand and prices are higher. The pn< > ■> Maliaed s<t tb*: London Auctions this week75 words
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Article262 1914-01-03 8 Agents. Hooglandt and Co. Batu Kata 16,530 Agents. Evatt. and to. (haugkat Serdang H.825 total 1 1 months 75,471. llu Pandon 5,282 total 8 months 05,;j74. Agents. Derrick and Co. Selangor River Tin 4 0 pikuls Pajarn 24.:>00 Bruang: 54. 3<) pikuls Teluk Anson Belat Iff262 words
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Article71 1914-01-03 8 At the V.M.C.A. daily at 5.15 p.m. from Monday January sth to Thursday Hth the Evangelical Alliance programme for an iversal prayer will be carried out. Tba speakers and subjects are sth Rev. J. A. li. Cook, 'Thanksgiving and Humiliatioi «th Rev. H. G. IVile, "The71 words
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Advertisement222 1914-01-03 8 WINES AND SPIRITS FOR ALL CHRISTMAS^ ANDJIEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED. VBUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNES I dozQuart<! per 2 doz. Pints.; Manzanilla Sherry, White Seal, at... .412.00 per dozen. Vintage Style Port, White Seal, at .412.00 per dozen. Ch. LAFITE CLARET, at 22 Per d QuartB 424.00 per 28doz. Pints. Hennessy's222 words
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Article312 1914-01-03 9 MR BRADDELL MR ANTHONISZ. A Long List. Cable] RIUTER'B SKH7IOI. London, lan 1. Now Year honours in'he following Viscount, lit. lion. lames Hryce ex ambassador. Barons; Sir Kl Mi A Dll s >r C.l Cnpps, irmsvrorth. <ios6of St. Michael Lord K'umott. Sir F. L. *w right >\312 words
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Article76 1914-01-03 9 London, .lan. 1. Snow and frost is general throughout England and a blizzard north has blocked the roads and partially suspended work. Blizzards have occurred on the Continent and fourteen pan ids were frozen to death at Saratoff and much damage done in France and (ierespecially at76 words
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Article80 1914-01-03 9 Pans. .Lan 1. The Aerial League has requested Vilrines to continue his flight from Cairo to the L'ape probably via the Nile, Tganda, Mombasa. Zanzibar, Mo/am- ique, i^uihlmane, Beira. and Delagoa Ba> in 1 eventually to Cape Town. isalem, lan. I.— The aviator Bonnier has arrived here this80 words
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Article52 1914-01-03 9 A Brief Respite. Montreal, Dec. 31. The water conduit jas been prepared thus filling the City's reservoir and beginning the relieving of the water famine and removing the danger from tire. Montreal, Jan. 1. The repairs to the broken water conduit have collapsed and the supply is again52 words
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Article43 1914-01-03 9 Paris, Jan. 1. There are reports of a .Mutiny on board the French cruiser Dupleix at Saigon. The men have complained of the severity of the Commander and the bad food and refused morning Juty. An official report is expected.43 words
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Article35 1914-01-03 9 New York, Jan. 1.--In the case of the priest Schmidt who murdered a young girl the jury after deliberating for thirty six hours, disagreed over the question of insanity, and were discharged.35 words
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Article28 1914-01-03 9 ttnenos Ayres, Jan. 1. The official crop \cn state that the wheat is estimated at M*MCti oats at 1,200,000 and uiai/e at nine million tons.28 words
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Article289 1914-01-03 9 BLAST AND COUNTERBLAST. What are the Highlands worth [Bj Submarine Cable], Kelteb'p Sebyigb. Correspondence between Mr Lloyd George and the Duke of Sutherland has been published. The Chanceller rejects the I Hike's offer made iv November as the price is excessive and he points out that the289 words
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Article198 1914-01-03 9 London, .lan. 1. The Daily Chronicle says that Mr Lloyd George devoted his holiday at Criccieth to a close study of the armaments problem and the land campaign and has authorised publication of his views as follows The Chancellor is of opinion that the present is198 words
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Article98 1914-01-03 9 London, Jan. 1. Mr Atherley Jones K. GL has been appointed Judge of the City of London thus necessitating a bye election in Durham. Peking Jan 1. The Chino German railway agreement has been signed. Paris, Jan. 1. The stolen picture Gioconda has arrived here. London, Jan. 1. The98 words
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Article26 1914-01-03 9 London, Jan. 1. Lord Northcliffe on medical advice regarding his eyesight has relinquished some of his reponsiblities and will be abroad until Easter.26 words
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Article27 1914-01-03 9 Melbourne, Jan. 1. The Tasman has arrived at Thursday Island safely. All are well except Madame Nordica who is suffering from nervous prostration.27 words
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Article28 1914-01-03 9 New York, Jan. 1. At a tenement fire many persons lost their heads and jumped from the windows. Five men and three women were killed.28 words
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Article23 1914-01-03 9 Johannesburg, Jan. 1. Sir Lionel Phillips is making favourable progress and has been out of bed for a few hours.23 words
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Article25 1914-01-03 9 Shanghai, Jan. 1. A force of loyalists entered Talifu after three engagements with the rebels on the way. Executions have occurred daily.25 words
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Article131 1914-01-03 9 VIGOROUS FIGHTING. Rebels Getting To Work. [By Submarine Cable]. Kedteb'r Servkjk. New York, Jan. I. A battle between 6,000 Mexican rebels aod 4,000 Federals has been in progress at Ajiuaga for thirtysix hours and is still going on in favour of the Rebels though the losses131 words
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Article161 1914-01-03 9 Bishop of Zanzibar's Charges. London, .Tan. 2. A controversy between Hign Church and Low Church parties has arisen as a result of the conference between Anglican and nonconformist mis sionaries at Kikuyu, Kast Africa, last June the object of which was unifying Protestant the missionary activity in :-ippo>ition161 words
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Article125 1914-01-03 9 Johannesburg, Jan. 1. The European miners in the Natal collieries disregarding the settlement effected by their leaders have preseuted an ultimatum to their em ployers that they will strike to day unless their demands for an increase of wages and reduction of hours and reinstatement of the125 words
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Article81 1914-01-03 9 Sydney, Jan. 1. Sir George Reid at a banquet at Batburst said that Australia would make a splendid ready made Empire for European nations and a genial continent for Eastern nations. If there were any anti irumigrationiscs in Australia they were the most infamous land81 words
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Article65 1914-01-03 9 Sofia, Jan. 1. The Sobranje has been opened. As the King entered the Socialists left the House shouting "Down with the Monarchy." The cry was immediately drowned in cheers for Ferdinand. In his speech from the Throne he said that the Bulgarian people after glorious feats of arms65 words
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Article51 1914-01-03 9 London, Jan. 1. The New Year message of the Navy league appeals to the Empire to adopt the standard of two keels to one which would be effected by laying down six battleships yearly till 1918. It is also necessary to replace the ships contemplated by51 words
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Article48 1914-01-03 9 Shanghai, Jan. 1. The formation is announced of a British combine with a capital of thirtyfive millions sterling for the manufacture of soap and allied products in China. The firms concerned are Messrs Lever bros, Brunner Mond, Croslields, Gossages and the Erasmic Company.48 words
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Article41 1914-01-03 9 Constantinople Jan. 1. The Brazilian Dreadnought will be named Sultan Osman. Mr H. A. Scott and family, 0f.77, Scott's Road, wish to convey their thanks for all the kind expressions of condolence received on the death of Mrs Scott.41 words
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Article46 1914-01-03 9 London, Jan. I.— The death of Harry Fragson has been the great popular sensation. The father stated before the magistrate what he had said early in the morning and added that the woman was cruel to him and wanted to marry his son.46 words
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Article620 1914-01-03 9 Penanv. and Singapore, 1819 Miss Frances Maitland, acknowledging the Editor's letter expressing his regret that no letters or diaries were now extant from the pen of Mrs Uellamy Gordon, of Keumure, who as Mrs Bellamy, wife of the Resident at Penang in 1819 visited Singapore with Sir620 words
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Article161 1914-01-03 9 THE THIRD TEST. Ireland Beats France at Rugby. [By Submarine Cable]. Redtek's Sfrvio*. Sydney Jan. I.— At the Stadium here sixteen thousand persons witnessed the fight between McGoorty of America and Dave Smith. The former floored his man three times and knocked him out in a minute and a161 words
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Advertisement163 1914-01-03 9 FRAGRANT EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES FRESH DELIVERIES ALMA iarss^r ji .95 E? popular i»k: *T *V ](M I. "HELIOPOLIS" JHL, $2-00 IT" MAHALLA ~S 3 00 THE ABOVE BRANDS ARE OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM ROBINSON Co. Finest quality tobacco \&3&-*tfapq(Qk unrivalled skill m manu v^gWs\*^jq^/ lacture and absolutely hygienic factories have 0 I163 words
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Advertisement575 1914-01-03 10 Shipping j WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. Co. Ltd. FOX BROOME, PORT HEDLAND, COSSACK, ONSLOW, CARNARVON GERALDTON AND FREMANTLE. The s. s. PAROO 1.665 tons. Captain Richardson, will be despatched from the Roads for the above ports on Saturday, the 3rd January, 1914, at 4 pm. She has excellent accommodation for575 words
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Advertisement580 1914-01-03 10 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd. j FOR Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta. The Company's Steamer ELLENGA 6,196 tons, H. O. Muir, R.N.U., Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the Bth instant, at 5 p.m. She has excellent accommodation (or first and second class passengers. Terms580 words
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Advertisement662 1914-01-03 10 Shipping N.Y7K. 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 Imperial Japanese. Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the662 words
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Advertisement629 1914-01-03 10 Shipping I. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Cordillere Jan 4 Polynesien Jan 5 Magellan Jan 18 Paul Lecat Jan Id Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantiqne Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Chili Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Amazone629 words
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Advertisement723 1914-01-03 10 Shipping N.D.L Norddeatscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vioe vetsa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtao Nagasaki and Kobe723 words
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Advertisement544 1914-01-03 10 Shipping P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued for Thioa Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Eubopb). From Singapore, connecting Colombo544 words
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Advertisement900 1914-01-03 11 Ship pjji g Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franco to aM points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. jmtfxiM^i Ifte Ne* il.uOO Ton Triple Rcrew Turbine Liners SHINTO MAKD "TENYO and ClilY <>900 words
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Advertisement802 1914-01-03 11 SINGAPORE'S Ml COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INV EASTERN 'JMmi. t PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAO OFFICE: 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 British Life Assuram*.802 words
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Advertisement507 1914-01-03 11 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Offh/k— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Build in^'s and Merchandise at currei t rates MARINE DEPARTMENT. Insurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all othei nformation apply to507 words
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Advertisement355 1914-01-03 11 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1787. HEAD OPFICESJ NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £30,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlement*. THE BORNEO Co, Ltd. A.gent« FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1888. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE an<S No. ForfeiUible. NeW Scr355 words
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Article497 1914-01-03 12 Little did M. Eiffel suspect the uses to which his tower was destined to be put. It in now one of the timekeepers of Europe, and has lately taken on itself gome of the functions of a news agent. Lest we should be suspected of exaggeration, let497 words
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Article351 1914-01-03 12 THE NATIONS "INNERY MAN If statistics prove anything we are becoming a soberer race, for in 1912 the average consumption of beer let head was only 2(>.~ galls, (and seeing that I don't drink beer someone must have swallowed 63.4 galls., which is quite a load) as against the 31.8351 words
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Advertisement781 1914-01-03 12 OF COURSE our Bonus is good. BECAUSE 1 Earnings from Investments were £536.864 While the Death Claims were only £365.124 IN lftl p j All the Premiums received were thus I available for other purposes. SUN UFE AS co« R P rv CE OF CANADA. S. J. HOWE, Singapore Manager781 words
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Advertisement37 1914-01-03 12 WORLD RENOWNI no&.UQ^2JllJj_jJlJ STUHR. r STUHR'S GENUINE CAVIARE, ANCHOVIES IN BRINE (Sal tod Sardols). In Tina and Gla«i««SaM by all Hlfli-ClaM Previtioii Daatara. CF. STUHR A. CO n HAMBURG hngllth Export Agent l W. LOVBOROVB. LONDON, B.C.37 words
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Advertisement181 1914-01-03 12 BEFORE YOU INVEST THAT $2,000 SEE THE $1,950 STUDEBAKER "25" Have you ever asked yourself what more you could want in a Motor Car than the $1,950 Studebaker gives you To find the equal of the 25 in design and performance you must go far up the price scale. Few181 words
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Article502 1914-01-03 13 A Tbip from Dusun Tia. Quite a number of Kuala Lumpur people have never heard of the falls of Gabai aDd very few have visited them. Yet they arp well worth seeing, and since they are uu<. far from the popular week-end sanatorium at Dushm Tua,502 words
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Article240 1914-01-03 13 Vkk President Plans to Strengthen the Central Authority Peking, Dec. 19. Vice-President Li Yuen-hung declares his intention, by the closest co operation with the President, to strengthen the authority of the Central Government. To this end, he says, it is most important to do away with the240 words
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Article111 1914-01-03 13 Iv view of the new by-law permitting passengers to travel standing in tram cars, Mr Gilbert asked the chairman of the L.C.C. Highways Committee if he would take 6teps to protect them from the danger arising from ladies' hat pins. The Manchester Corporation Tramway Committee, said Mr Gilbert,111 words
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Advertisement275 1914-01-03 13 Nerve Strain B Q HUCKS (the ucll-knovvn Flying Man), of 5, Qu cn*s Gate I cc, London, England, writes: "I r I mi my appreciation of Phosferinc. 1 myself in a curious state of n, no doubt, by the severe under a l sorts of weather for ihe D.u/y Mail275 words
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Advertisement267 1914-01-03 13 i^ 3—^ 111 1 m It is obvious mi gl that only a scientific, recognised, remedy is H§§\ 3liiil^ worthy of confidence. j: Their wonderful efficacy in the relief of pain and their undoubted curative value in §^mj Wf headache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatism, V gout, menstrual colic etc. explain the267 words
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Advertisement189 1914-01-03 13 IWfiJ! k^OR Concentrated Extract HBytifl| ■r) H V. RIQAUD PARIS Sold bj tl! P.-rfumers SIEMENS WINCHESTER KOUSF, SINGAPORE. Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Tkli i hone No. 647. j Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers ard Contractors. SIEMENS i BRGTH;>:3 mm ttOKKL Cotton Kcuse, ImMMv« Undoo. Supplies l>t Upper Thames London. J Lam?* and i189 words
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Article333 1914-01-03 14 Some time ago the Rajah of Nayagarh offered a reward of Rs. 150 for tbe destru tion of a man eating tiger that was work ing considerable havoc amongst his tab jects. At the same time in addition Rs. 25 was offered for all tigers other than333 words
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Article111 1914-01-03 14 Phonograph instruction from the judge to t lie jury is the latest modern advance proposed in the Superior Court of Los Angela! County. The feasibility of the plan promises to win many supporters from lawyers. It has been the custom of the jurors after receiving instructions111 words
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Article425 1914-01-03 14 Singapore, Dee. 29ih, 1913. Beans, Long per catty C 6 do. French do 15 Beef per lb. 18 Beefsteak do. 20 Bean Sprouts per catty Bamboo Sprout 9 do. 04 Blachan do. 15 Brinjals do. 06 Cabbage, Batavia do. nil do. China do. 08 do. Salted do.425 words
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Advertisement220 1914-01-03 14 C. &B. English Soups §11 ,"^^^S^^R^^^^.J Made in a KSESBLACmJ Minute 4 30 Varieties All Delicious *|gjjj|p j^ c Cuisine of one of the finest chefs in the world available for your table. H| Crosse Blackwell Guarantee these Soups 4 b, Ro,ai to be Bade under ideal conditions, as are220 words
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Advertisement124 1914-01-03 14 'fjk V.RIGAUD'S If OF JAPRH toilet water jr,«-;.j£ Bctvare of imitations. l mgm V RIGAUD •3 PERFUMER i'^nff^jß rue Vivienne, 8 Piris-F ranee CL6ANS6 YOUR BLOOD with ORIMAULT C 0 SARSAPARILLA 1 r is <^k mended for the BJHh last 40 years for VJ^fl lymphatic diseases, MHfl eruptions, boils, Mfl124 words
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Advertisement211 1914-01-03 14 j^^^^^-^^^ Cleaning the teeth with tooth powders or pastes can ar never, under any circumstances, i§ Sir preserve them from destruction. 1~~I f== "~jliy That follows from the simple fact that the =^B r localities which are roost exposed to injury- the backs =^=*****' of the molars, the interstices between211 words
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Article1482 1914-01-03 15 Issued by ERASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Jan. Jap. issue. Paid. Last Div Butbbb Sellers 85,000 28 2b Allagar 9% 1 4 19 500,0' 0 £1 £1 AngJo-Java 3 9 4 10 150,000 2s 2b Anglo-Malay 16% Int 8 9 9 6 50,000 2b 2b Batang1,482 words
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Article67 1914-01-03 15 (CORBRCTK) DP 90 Jan. 2). Bank 4 m/s j.4s demand 24* Private credits 8 m/s 2.4 19-82 credits 6 m/i 1.4 1516 Fbance demand Bank 284 1 Germany, demand 288 i India, T. T. 174J Hongkong, demand 17 Yokohama, demand 114} Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 06 Sovereigns, Bank67 words
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Article147 1914-01-03 15 Jan. I Tin 100 tone sold 185.25 Gambia* 6f50 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pow Pepper, (White fair) 88.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom Bali Coffee (4%147 words
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Advertisement162 1914-01-03 15 "Royal Household" Whisky. is guaranteed to he Exactly the same in every respect as that supplied regularly to The Royal Household hy Messrs James Buchanan Co., Ltd., who hold the largest reserves of Whisky of any individual firm in the world. The necessary arrangements have now been completed which enahle162 words
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Advertisement63 1914-01-03 15 Tlne-baUs Fort r^.^ lrt Faber drop daily at l p.W, ail^M— Z!^T o clock noon, indloatlng SiMaaora stai time, on erery day exoepanVSuiaTwkM II U Ared at use o'clook. y» wa^ The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 P/ice $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. PUBLISHERS PRASERAND NEAjVE, Ltd.63 words
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Miscellaneous888 1914-01-03 15 VKSNKLS IN PORT. Pnn r V" Ton <'«o»M«en. Krom Arrl»«0 For Wh« Knantan FM s' U Ber «T omtnMn Iiat B-M < Jer Consul Colombo 6 Kuantan F.M.s. 2 4» Egdom Kuantan, 1610 X.M.S. Dock steamer, 5... Tonnage Ma«e. From Con.l TO e« For tJatavier Brit 215 Simpson Natunau qio888 words
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Article1281 1914-01-03 16 SEA SPORTS. mi SPECTACLE IN THE HA HBO (R. Singapore harbour was in gala dress on the morning of Thursday New Year's Day. Most of the steamers and launches were lavishly betlagged, and the smaller craft sported bunches of bright greenery at their mastheads or bows. Moreover,1,281 words
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Article627 1914-01-03 16 Successful Racecourse Function. A large crowd, both European and native, assembled on the Racecourse in the afternoon and enjoyed what turned out to be the most successful programme of sports that has hitherto been arranged by the promoters. The weather, a most important factor in these events,627 words
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Article118 1914-01-03 16 K t?rom Our Own Correspondent.) I pub, Jan. 1. The Gymkhana Club held a successful New Year's Day rag gymknana in delightful weather. The meeting was well attended and the results were as follows. Musical Stalls. C. A. McLellan. Tilting at the Ring. G. S. Magill 1 C.118 words
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Article143 1914-01-03 16 Leaves Peuaug By the Sardinia, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 2. The Solicitor General and Mr Adams on behalf of the Bar bade farewell to Mr Justice Fisher in the Supreme Court to day. Mr Adams in the course of a Eulogistic speech said Mr Justice143 words
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Article76 1914-01-03 16 BULLOCK CART DRIVERS STRIKE. Curious Situation at I poll. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poh. January 2. Bullock cart driver's in the Ipoh district have gone on strike on the grounds that the regulations requiring them to carry two lamps are difficult to carry out and that the order requiring76 words
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Article69 1914-01-03 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Jan. 2. The wedding took place at St. Mary's, yesterday, of Mr Charles G. Oliver, of Kajang, and Miss Sybil L. Mainwaring, of Exmouth, Devon. Hogmanay Dance. A most successful Hogmanay dance was held at the Selangor Club on New Year's69 words
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Article121 1914-01-03 16 This show has been drawing large attendances who have been entertainment with some excellent turns. There will be a'matinee this afternoon and in the evening there will be the first change of programme a number of novelties being introduced which should prove very attractive. The circus does not121 words
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Article47 1914-01-03 16 The Cantonese pocket-pickers are still busy in the Wayang Street locality. Ano ther of them, Soo Hoo Seuw, was caught by a detective and yesterday brought before Mr H. A. Forrer, third magistrate. He was 3ent to gaol for two months. Inspector Cox prosecuted.47 words
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531 1914-01-03 16 FRIVOLITY FREEAR 'S BANK NOTES. Hotel De l'Euroi»e boys Chabged. < In the third police court, yesterday, before Mr H. A. Forrer, two Hylam boys j from the Hotel de l'Europe were charged in connection with a loss sustained by Mr, William Freear Frivolity Freear who < is performing at531 words
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Article36 1914-01-03 16 Omapere, Brit 340, Lyons, Penang 2-1, E. I. T. Co., Penang 8-1. Maras, Dut *****, Meinesz, Paiembang 2-1, Hock Seng, Paiembang 4-1. D. y Trist, Dut 1240, Clansen, Padang 2-1, Ships Agency, Penang 31.36 words
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Article52 1914-01-03 16 The following was the result of crushing operations at Raub for the four weeks ended the 27th December, 1918. Bukit Koman. Stone crushed 4,07£ tons, Gold obtained 768 ozs., Average per ton 3,766 dwts. Bukit MALACCA. Stone Crushed 4,052 tons, Gold Obtained 356 ozs., Average per ton52 words
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Article51 1914-01-03 16 The steamship Hong Bee, which left Singapore for Hongkong on Saturday last, returned to port yesterday morning with the machinery out of order. She had to put back when 400 miles from Singapore. A strong N.E. gale was blowing at the time, and there was high51 words
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Article143 1914-01-03 16 We understand that there is some dissatisfaction among the subordinate officers of the Public Works Department over the decision to engage two European Inspectors of Works, who are shortly expected in the Colony from Home and who will be stationed, one in Penang and the143 words
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Article91 1914-01-03 16 Saturday, 3rd January. Johnston's Pier, 2.15 and 3.15 p.m. Club Bungalow, 2.45 and 5.30 p.m. Sunday, 4th January. Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2. .30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.80 p.m. Thursday, January the first, saw the91 words
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Article231 1914-01-03 16 The M.M. Com pan > btean left Colombo at 2 p.m. on the Hist hereni ber L9ll and may bo expected beri> monday the 6th instant at about ft a. The M.M. Company 6 steamer Polynesian will leave Saigon at h v m on the 3rd in6t. and231 words
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Advertisement188 1914-01-03 16 A "BRITISH COLONIAL" FEATURE ENTITLED THE BROKEN CHISEL IN 3 PARTS Full of Stirring Exciting Incidents is included in SELECT PROGRAMME ALHAMBRA r 2ND SHOW 980 TO 11 P.M. TONIGHT THE OTHER FILMS BEING Salmon Pishing and Scenes on the Columbia River. NEW PATHES ANIMATED GAZETTE 174 th Ed. MAX188 words
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Miscellaneous282 1914-01-03 16 SHIPS AT THE WHAKVES East Wharf (Basin)— Nil East Wharf Section I— Fook Sang Sheers Wharf— Nil Main Wharf Sec. 2— Lovat 3— Hong Wan I 4— Rangoon Maru N s—Paroo5 Paroo 6 Riojun Maru. Phemius New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction.) WesCWharf Sec. B— Benledi, Tamon Maru Jardlne's Wharf282 words
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Miscellaneous207 1914-01-03 16 WEATHER KEPORT. fhese Weather Telegrams are traunuitttad by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Go. and coutain the observations made at Hongkong (HK.j Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN/, The data are date and hour of despatch tht Barometer reading (inches in HK., Milli metres in MN.); Direction of Wind207 words
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