The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 January 1914
1914-01-08
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-01-08 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1914 NO. 8,02*15 words
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Article97 1914-01-08 1 Penang Race weights will be found on page 12. Latest rubber returns, Barlow's prices etc on page 6. The Assizes yesterday was occupied with the Japanese assault case Page 7. A tale of splendid heroism is told in connection with the Oklahoma wreck Page 7. The Morning97 words
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Article1209 1914-01-08 1 He y, Boys Here we are again satna jolly clown (you. .Juggins 1 same old Pan taloon (you, Tommy), same dainty Colum bine (you, Jinks), and all the wee Fame* (you, littlest kids), danciu,' dancin dan cm' to the tune of the taerry Hells What a Christmas1,209 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1914-01-08 1 PALLADIUM THEATRE AND Picture Palace ORCHARD ROAD o: MOST MODERN THEATRE IN FAR EAST Grand Opening will be Announced Shortly. INSIST ON GETTING "SHELL" UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, HOLD LARGE STOCKS OFMild Steel Plates, Rolled Steel Joists, Angles, Tees, Channels, Flat, Round and Square Bars. X SINGAPORE, IPOH, PENANG, SEREMBAN, BANGKOK,52 words
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Advertisement391 1914-01-08 1 HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS And ROYAL MENAGERIE of Performing Wild Animals. At 9-15 p.m. Location: Beach Road. LASTS Q (NIGHTS LAST) d NIGHTS Saturday, 10th Jan Positively the Last Performence. OF THIS GREAT SHOW IN SINGAPORE. AGAIN TO-NIGHT AGAIN TO-NIGHT OUR NEW PROGRAMME Under our New Spread of Waterproof Tents in391 words
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Advertisement214 1914-01-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Good native mechanic wanted Page 2. At the Alexandra Hall, Harischandra Page 1. The Sun Life of Canada's record year Page 7. For sale Belsize Car and Wolseley car Page 2. Moutrie for regular and efficient piaDO tuning Page 1. 801 l and Dunlop's gin at Caldbeck Mac214 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1914-01-08 1 THE WEEK Thursday Bth. High Water— 6-36 a.m., 845 p.m. World's Week of Prayer, V.M.C.A., 5-15 pm. Friday 9th. High Water— 7-29 a.m.. 9 45 p.m Y.W.C.A. anl. n-tg, Vie. Mem. Hall. 5 15 pm. Saturday 10th. High Water- 8-2 Ym., 10-30 p.iu. P. 0. Outward mail due. Sunday 11th.98 words
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Article316 1914-01-08 2 rcH.iaiHF.n to Within 40 inches of thk Camera. r.M.G." Special. The successful filming of a lion ih irging to within fifteen yards of the camera, which is announced from Nairobi, li a remarkable feat in photography, but < ne not entirely without precedent. Only on one previous316 words
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Article125 1914-01-08 2 Mr Kenneth Lundie told the Glamorgan Vtiglers at their annual dinner (according r. the A'estern Mail that he leceived a ii-Uffc from his hrother in Ceylon recount i»ig an amusing experience. My brother," he said, "has been parti ilarly auxious to try his luck at the pearl -heries.125 words
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Article52 1914-01-08 2 Messrs. Boving and Co., Ltd., London, v- ho have the highest reputation in the vorld as specialists in Turbines, Turbo I'timps and Pipe Lines have appointed. The Borneo Company, Limited, Singapore, a* their Agents and will be pleased to ;-«lvise and estimate upon. Power, Pipe 1 -lit', aud52 words
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649 1914-01-08 2 r is, perhaps, the mo3t; inu- I potiant of huinau diseases." 'I'hi sc me the words of Sir Ronald Ross, M.I) K.K.S., eic, in his important work. The Prevention of Malaria." "In Icdia alone," be continues, "it has been officially estimated to cause a mean649 words
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Article117 1914-01-08 2 ACTS LIKE MAGIC Little's Oriental Balm acts like magic. The pain vanishes almost instantly. Rheumatism of years' standing disappears, swellings sabHide, eoreness and lameness take their departure, muscles and joints regain their strength and elasticity. Little's Oriental Balm will transform you from a pain-ridden, perhaps crippled sufferer, to blessed freedom117 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1914-01-08 2 THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. Noi No 2 N 3 TH ERAPIONK^'otf blood poison. ktcmby, bladder. urinary diseases, discharges, weakness, piles. send stamp address envelope for free booklet to dr. le clerc Med. Co, Haverstock ßd, Hampstead. London. Knci. Paris depot: 12, rue castiglione. i jfc cure i new york depot:98 words
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Advertisement255 1914-01-08 2 Notices NOTICE. I beg to notify the public that I have as from the Ist instant severed ray connection with the China United Assurance Society, Ltd. All future communications please address to me at the oilice of The Tyre Supply and Repair Coy., 1, Raffles Place ('Phone 1864.) C. KENNETH255 words
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Advertisement525 1914-01-08 2 Ifotices NOTICE. The Con) petition arranged to take place on the Garr son Links yesterJay. is postponed until Miodny next, lith January, on account of the weather. C. B. MULLINS, Captain, Hod. Sec, Garrison Golf Club. 61 8-1 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WCRKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the following525 words
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Advertisement636 1914-01-08 2 Notices THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE Co., Ltd. At au Annual General Meeting of the above Company held at the Registered Offices of the Company Nos. 57 and 58 Kling Street, j Singapore, on the #Oth November, 1913, the following gentlemen were elected Direct and Officers for the636 words
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Advertisement381 1914-01-08 2 Wanted WANTED Malay Cleik for Hritish Korth ernment. Must wiir« well and i.. Arabic character, alno be able to v writer. Apply by letter GUTHRIE Co Ltd 1 WANTED Chim-sr Clerk for British Government. Must understand < and have a thorough knowledge of writing and shorthand. Apply by I. tt«381 words
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Article1080 1914-01-08 3 3 f liurniiiff Ll— Omm— mi Me I'lsease A Mysterious ben6e- Ih< New Theory of ili»* Stars Vanisbinf I t Perennial Fruits A *ci I Marvi'l ri.s in Kggs— Differing Postal I limestone of Syria that supplies mate ts own burn ng, yielding building Hbm with no additional1,080 words
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Article320 1914-01-08 3 The report of the Kong Lee (Perak) Plantations, Ltd., for the year to 31st August, 1913, states that during the year a further area of 16 acres was planted with coconuts and the total area of the estate under cultivation at the date of balance was 514320 words
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Article268 1914-01-08 3 The Accoi nt ants' Discoveries. Perhaps the greatest of the many sensations there have recently been in Bombay banking circles was created by the publication of the report of the accountants ap pointed by Mr Justice Davar to investigate the condition of the Indian Specie Bank.268 words
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Article107 1914-01-08 3 One 9th of November, when the Prime Minister was a boy at the City of London School (says the Daily Express), he strolled into Fleet-street with a companion to see the Lord Mayor's Show. Behind the front lines of people was a man offering standing room on107 words
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Article578 1914-01-08 3 Orders by Major .7. A. R. Glennie. ActI iug Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore. Bth January, 1914 S. V. C. Balestier Rifles Range.— The Range is allotted as under Saturday 24th January 1914 at :;o p.m., S. R. A. Monthly Handicap. Rifles. I. All Rifled are to be578 words
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Article825 1914-01-08 3 The perusal < f h: \mei.. moroun jouitial r.dbod v sm. the otL It was a pictm. ;>nrop < urn and <■ In i>tmas observances. But it« tb< me ua* a fiction found out, as well as th<« li who were in this case rhe papa at i825 words
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Article133 1914-01-08 3 ANGLO -RUSSIAN GUNWORKS. Messrs Yickers (Limited), in conjunction with the leading banks of St. I'etersburg have been granted by the Russian Go\«rr. ment, Bays the "Times," a concussion to establish extensive gun works in Russhi. and a company, registered in St. Peter* burg, has been formed, with a capital oi133 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement15 1914-01-08 3 For Coughs ~nd chills. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Sold everywhere, 80 cents a bottle.15 words
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Advertisement196 1914-01-08 3 y FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" Kerosene i THE CHEAPEST REFINED OIL ON THE MARKET "Cross will give you MORE POWER at a LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS <g mjh per 4-Gallon tin q)l«4O including Duty) THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Coy. (Straits196 words
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Advertisement91 1914-01-08 3 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. At all Stores 80 cents a bottle. Z J is 2 IT! I I WATERBDRH METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound I JTT< TASTELESS ODORLESS V vMn I yjs&\ c atesl pre- J i* /A^ paraii.,:iofC()l) LIVKR ~IT~ ()lf 1)(>os all thit91 words
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Advertisement620 1914-01-08 4 HE IS THE BEST SCHOLAR WHO HAS LEARNED TO LIVE WELL is a fact all the world over. But especially in the Tropics. One of the most Important Articles under the heading of food is Milk- There is only one Milk that has the Largest Sale in the World -That620 words
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Advertisement242 1914-01-08 4 CELESTAS VICHY TABLE WATER. This most cc ebratod and mcomparaflt tab!e water in order to meet th^ rising de ruands of the public has been now introduced here in small bottles, beitif. formerly on'y aged in large ones. The VICHY WATERS are three in number. Grande Grile. Hospital and .<242 words
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Advertisement212 1914-01-08 4 The most radical and most searching remedy for all troubles of the bladder and urinary passages is A!;o1:s1k's pain ;u:d (fleets a cure. Obtainable at all Chemists. General Agents, S.S. F M.S. MAYNARD Co., Ltd. U-3 SINGAPORE. Us jjj y r *"^>\ y I JAMES WRIQHT 5 lcnoom Hi JC212 words
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Advertisement220 1914-01-08 4 r\ LIGHT- CHEAP PIONEER STAND A most Handy and Useful Apparatus. Consisting of PIPE VICE STAPLE VICE to take pipes up to with Jaws 2 ins. diameter g| i ns W {de. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN, MEYER Co.,220 words
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Article495 1914-01-08 5 The London Military correspond.- <„ th.- "Times of India," writing on >th. said: With the publication bj the Tim on Tuesday of a loading article headed The Bankrupt! > of Voluntary Service," and tin-. t«>o, on the morrow of a honeyed gM \>y Lord Haldane to the effect495 words
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Article211 1914-01-08 5 While the minds of most people are turned to the proceeding of the Politicial uil in Peking some mysterious body orking upon the minds of the people alor_ c. There were rumours of urn uprising of Shanghai, Hangchow, Kiangyini«or Nanking. As if to increase the force211 words
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Article120 1914-01-08 5 The celebrated junk N'ingpo wellknown in Shanghai waters seems doomed ignominious end. Last year her up:-, to cross the Pacific under several different crews drew public attention to tin- old junk which had been secured by Mr W. Milne, an American, for exhibition purposes at Sau120 words
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Article339 1914-01-08 5 ADDRKBS HY CAPTAIN STRKATKILLI*. Quite a good number of boys and young men attending St Joseph's College lions kong assembled in the College Hall last evening (Dec. 19) to hear an address by Captain Streatfleld, R.N M.\.().,0f H.M.S. Triumph, an enthusiastic advocate of the Scout339 words
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Article285 1914-01-08 5 NEW ROAD TO HEALTH i^uick lunches are generally assumed to be a cause of dyspepsia on the other side of the Atlantic. But, according to Dr Elmer Lee, a food reforuier, and the editor of a magazine called Health Culture," bolting one's food is a certain way to health, and285 words
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Article232 1914-01-08 5 r, vnkruptcy Proceedings. The petition for bankruptcy in the case of the Chino-Siam Bank came before the Civil Court recently. The Siam Commercial Bank are petitioning creditors represented by Mr K. D. Atkinson while a Siamese lawyer appears for the debtors. Mr A. Willeke, acting manager of the232 words
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Advertisement420 1914-01-08 5 I Vrr r lCliKnnHmmmWmmTmm)fXittr\''M*T!V:t t'lrfT t* f^^^nKmnMßanßrMHßMßßMßlMigiaflaßMMi JJHliy I Mm mm Chs J. GAUFP Co., Chronometer Makers, Jewellers Opticians, 33, RAFFLES PLACE. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Repairs undertaken by experienced Europeans. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. AUCTION SALE OF The valuable freehold residential property known as Fernhill, situate at Orange Giove Road,420 words
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Advertisement258 1914-01-08 5 PENANG SALES ROOM IN THE LANGKAWI KUALA PANDAN RUBBER ESTATE, IN LIQUIDATION. Under instructions from the Liquidator Mr. John Mitchell to be sold by Public Auction If not sold previously by private treaty, the property known as the Langkawi Estate (not including the Kuala Pandan Estate.) AT 38, BEACH STREET.258 words
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Advertisement446 1914-01-08 5 I Your Weak Constitution |g S| can be made Strong M *w v 9$ v Ian >' l delicate adult and < <g) v cn^ iel J^ s obtained robust r^.b /N health by taking— t] A ill 'KEPLER' 11 /(S^ V (Trade Mark) V II Cod Liver Oil If446 words
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Article17 1914-01-08 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. Wilson On 6th January, at Cluny. Singapore the wife Geo. Wilson, of a daughter.17 words
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Article, Illustration1640 1914-01-08 6 The Singapore Free Press Thursday, Jan 8, 1914. Here sfia-1 the P.m. ;hr Peopie j ilgtl Onawrd by influence and urbriSed b? r»!c t Here pafiat Trutn her gl -nous orccepts ixW Ptartced to Pehgioa. Lovsitv «ad la-. This new year 1011, amongst whatever other events may bo in store,1,640 words
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Article690 1914-01-08 6 Mr and Mrs Lewtonßrain. with Mr and Mrs and Miss South, are staying at Morib. The Rev. S. Abraham has left Kuala Lumpur to attend the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Singapore. On Mr Pierce going home on leave about May next, it is reported that Mr690 words
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Article75 1914-01-08 6 Ag^nt-. K\att and 0* Tapah:—ll.7NO total II inns i: Mergui —f v9M total P. month* Ageuts. Paterson. Simons and Sungei Matang MM again total year to date 48,6 Henrietta —10.425 against 2.400 tal to date 60,2H5. Agents. Sirue, Darby and I Pennata "00. Teboag Kernpas: 11.000.75 words
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Article408 1914-01-08 6 Singapore RI'BHER. The \n Met ftirieee i past few days from the hoiue wen: reflet t< d at to da\'s auctionprices riwfli Mtltstantial increase all grades. Tbi re was a uood dein Ribbed Smoked Sheet gelling up an improvement o pirul. lai advance PM shown in the408 words
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Article78 1914-01-08 6 For the period from 9th to 22nd January, 1914, inclusive, the duty on culti\:it ed rubber on which export duty is !<\; able on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the Rules under the Custom*! l)utn Enactment will be assessed on Uj«- follow ing prices Smoked Sheet78 words
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Article119 1914-01-08 6 It is said by some in close touch the Duke of Connaught that in th< spring, accompanied by the I>uch< Princess Patricia, His Royal Highness ma pay a visit to San Francisco to in«p< site and the general preparation:- f< Panama Exhibition in 1916. That119 words
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Advertisement147 1914-01-08 6 ASK FOR THE FINEST SCHIEDAM GIN 0^ OBTAINABLE it^^^ ?SL IN GLASS BOTTLES. Per Case of 2 doz Pints $13.00, Less 5 (Duty Extra.) 'ALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. SOLE AGENTS. r^TIHIRANO THE QUEEN l^flH TABLE WATERS. lIL <U ""'*^p <S p I'' 1 Case of 1 Dozen Pints f I^eyo^!? $6-25147 words
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Article196 1914-01-08 7 GALLANTRY OF TWO MATES. Two Hours In Icy Waves. Submarine Cable]. Rictvb'p Sebvici. \,.w \ork. .Jan. 7 The Oklahoma was the laifeel iankstearaer afloat and was ,a eiIO,OM and Relieved to be le. The Captain reports that broke in half but there are n! the mi^ng may \,-w196 words
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Article43 1914-01-08 7 aa. .lan. The I Mike of Con telegraphed to President In the name of the people of I wi-li \oii a Happy New Year and the excellent feeling existing tween the I Hited States and ourselves r continue. >43 words
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Article96 1914-01-08 7 f'iiw Council Upholds .Justice Thornton. {Fr> Our Own Correspondent.) Penaog, Jan. 7. The Privy Council has restored Justice riton's judgment m the adiniuistra lecree case in relation to the estate :ie late tian Hong Kee and reversed > 'uurt of Appeal's decision. The of Appeal was The Chief96 words
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Article99 1914-01-08 7 Tbe change of programme at the Alham ist night was a really excellent one. wo reel itagraph rilra, "A Modern Prodigal," holds the audience enthralled to the end, and the other pictures are also capital entertainment. The three film at the first house, entitled Th»» lilack Ma.-k i-99 words
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Article70 1914-01-08 7 Evangelistic services will be held at y Church, Fort Canning Road, every ing at h o'clock January nth to 14th in conjunction with the meeting of the MMiual conference of the Methodist Mission. Thursday evening Rev. W. E. Horley of ipoh will be in charge, Friday evening70 words
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Article52 1914-01-08 7 Mr Liesecke, of Tanjong Katon^ ltoad, I Hylam boy for the long period of eighteen years, but the boy recently left service. On the following day Liesecke discovered a gold chain a silver watch, two gold studs and a pair of |tU cuff rinks, to the value of 5100 to52 words
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Article123 1914-01-08 7 The Hon. Mr W, Evans is going Home j on leave on February 13 prior to retiring! Rom the service. It was announced some j months ago in the Echo that Mr A. T. nt would succeed Mr Evans as Resi- -1* nt Councillor, Penang, and also that Mr> Bryant123 words
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Article77 1914-01-08 7 THE CROWN PRINCE'S ROLE. More Telegrams. Ricteh'B Service. Berlin, Jan. 7. Interest in the Zabern affair has shifted from the trial to the Crown Prince's telegrams, which he has sent, not to Col. Heuter, but to the General commanding Alsace. The Liberal press sharply criticizes the Crown Prince's habit77 words
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Article97 1914-01-08 7 Another Version. London, Jan. 7th.— The Times pub lish«>s a message from St. Petersburg .ving that the efforts of the Mongolian mission to obtain money and arms from Kussia have not proved successful in the ■MMt desired by the envoys, Russia being only willing to97 words
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Article74 1914-01-08 7 London. Jan. 7.— Lord Hindlip writes to the Times welcoming Mr Shelford's representations regarding the Uganda railway and says there are three courses open to the (iovernment. Firstly to pay five per ceut on the needful outlay. Secondly to issue securities and build themselves, and thirdly to74 words
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Article81 1914-01-08 7 More Arguing. London, Jan. 7. The Kikuyu contro v»-rsy continues to rage and has elicited to day letters from Lord George Hamilton and Sir Percy Lagden. and from Col. Cunningham who served in Uganda in the early days of the British occupation. They all strongly support the81 words
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69 1914-01-08 7 Berlin Jan. 7. The marriage of John Mitford and Anna Fuld has taken place. Though the small si/c of Holy Trinity Church did not permit of c great gathering it was a most fashionable function. The bride wore white satin and costly lace69 words
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314 1914-01-08 7 It is expected that the Russian Council of Ministers will, before the end of the year, confirm the preliminary concession already granted by the Russian Committee of NVw Railways for what is practically the tir^t section in Russian territory of the proposed Trans Persian Railway. The314 words
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Article44 1914-01-08 7 You damned foreigners are all alike you kick us one moment and throw us a' lump of sugar the next," is said to have j been the remark of a Chinese Cabinet Minister with reference to the Russian proposal to withdraw troops from Chihli.44 words
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Article69 1914-01-08 7 CONVERSATIONS. I THE END FUTILE. I Asquith Refuses Exclusion. Rkcteb'b Skrvk.i. London, Jan. 7. The Morning Post says that the con versatious between Mr Asquith a«d Mr Bonar Law have practically ended and the negotiations for a settlement o the Home Rule question have failed as Mr Asquith69 words
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Article86 1914-01-08 7 Pretoria, Jan. 7 A meeting of the railwaymen bas resolved to tlrikfl at midnight to night if the Government refuses to comply with the demands in reference to the retrenchment of staff. Durban, -Jan. 7 At a meeting of coalminers it was resolved not to resume until86 words
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Article60 1914-01-08 7 Tariff Reform and the Navy. London, Jan. 7. A Unionist Tariff Protest League has been formed to organise action by I niouists ilissatislied with the fiscal reform policy, or who think the time inopportune at present to proceed with it. London. Jan. 7. The Navy League has organised60 words
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Article66 1914-01-08 7 London, Jan. 6. The Daily Telegraph says that Sir Edward Ward is retiring shortly and has accepted directorships in several important Companies. London, Jan. 7. It is officially announced that Mr Brade, assistant secretary to the War Office who received the Commandership of the Hath on January66 words
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Article21 1914-01-08 7 Athens Jan. 7. A violent earthquake has been experienced in Elis and Peloponnessus causing great damage to property.21 words
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Article15 1914-01-08 7 London, Jan. 7. The death is announced of the composer-conductor Cellier. > <15 words
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Article100 1914-01-08 7 Befere Mr E. L. Talma, second magistrate, yesterday, a fourteen years old Chi nese boy named Li in Eng Chin was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a bicycle and a 510 note, the prosecutor being Lim Mong Soon, an uncle, The boy pleaded guilty,100 words
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Article252 1914-01-08 7 Clever Thick to Escape a Traf. Ingenuity in insects has never been more remarkably illustrated than in a discovery just made by an entomological expert at Histon, in Cambridgeshire. One of the greatest pests which fruitgrowers in this country have to contend with is the252 words
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Article44 1914-01-08 7 A marriage has been arranged and will take place at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 3 p.m. between Mr Tan Teck Earn, third son of Mr Tan Boon Chin, and Miss Chong Ec Neo, youngest daughter of the late Mr Chong Ghee Long.44 words
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Article861 1914-01-08 7 A Japanese Feud. In the Assize Court yesterday Mr Justice Sproule continued his hearing of the case in which two Japanese, Idihambeh and j Idihatudo, were charged with the attempted murder of another Japanese named Ismaro Hiroshi living in Middle Road. According to the prosecutor's story, the two861 words
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Article79 1914-01-08 7 A correspondent writes that a cheque which had been forwarded to him by a local tirm, and put through one of the local banks in the usual way, hag. just been returned to him, with a chit from the bank officials to the effect that the cheque was out of79 words
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Advertisement326 1914-01-08 7 New Zonophone Records 12-Inch Double-sided Records so tui The Two Beggars (H. Lam- Wilson) Emtrt Pita Peter Dawson A 118 Gems from- The Mikado." Parti (Sullivan) /ono Operatic Part v Gems from The Mikado,' ParUl (Sullivan) /.Z Static a -o j5-s- s is sj. j< r!: 10-Inch Double-sided Records $1326 words
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Advertisement372 1914-01-08 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd. FOR Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta. The Company's Steamer ELLENGA 6,1% tons 11. O. Muir, R. N.R., Command* r, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the Bth instant, at 5 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers.372 words
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Advertisement416 1914-01-08 8 Shipping NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. FOR EUROPE The Imperial German Mail Steamer BUELOW 1 8, 905 tons, Captain Nahrath, left Hongkong on j Wednesday morning the 7th instant, at 10 a.m., and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning the llth instant at 10 a. m. She will probably be416 words
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Advertisement658 1914-01-08 8 Shipping NY. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Tokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the ImpeI rial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with658 words
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Advertisement622 1914-01-08 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Magellan Jan 1H Paul Lecat Jan 19 Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantique Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Chili Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Amazone Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 Paul622 words
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Advertisement710 1914-01-08 8 Shipping N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen 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, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki710 words
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Advertisement531 1914-01-08 8 Shipping rToT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor rw Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and Am« 2 Ports. Steamort- will leave Singapore on or abo* MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Ecropei From Singapore, connecting a531 words
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Advertisement693 1914-01-08 9 Shipping oyo Kisen Kaisha '^KIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND \X/estern Pacific Railway Co. \t China, Japan, Honolulu and San Frsnpoints in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. >it* v Tirbine Limr« BHUTTO *AR r J TENYO i i'aoinc. Equipped with WireJc if* t'rlcgraphy Itoi r uisine. TIME TABLE FROM693 words
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Advertisement785 1914-01-08 9 SINGAPORE'S Mil COMPANY. mmi PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPART. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, MED. HEAD^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 Assurance Companies Act785 words
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Advertisement511 1914-01-08 9 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Office— m/oapork. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT. -Risks accepted on Build ings and Merchandise at curre t rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.— Insurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other nformation apply to511 words
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Advertisement348 1914-01-08 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. VDED 17^7. HEAD OFFICES,' NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £30.000,000 Lowest Kates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements. T HE BORNEO Co Ltd. Agent* FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1888 Direct Government Sci-bbvisio* Government Audit. Policfe* are WORLD WIDE and No* Forfei table.348 words
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Article1123 1914-01-08 10 Speaking of a proposed revival of motor boat racing the Daily Telegraph says: The good which a revival of racing would be to the marine motor engineering industry may easily, however, be overestimated. There is very little profitable business in racing for makers, and its successes have not1,123 words
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Article358 1914-01-08 10 Per P O str Maloja. connecting with the str Devanha at Colombo, due Jan C. D, Young, D. Lewis, Mr Mrs Wolskel, Mrs Leggatt, H. Suagge, G. E. Paterson, Mrs L. Spencer, Miss Young. P& O str Nore, dne Jan. 15.— J. W. C. Ellis, E. W. H.358 words
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Article66 1914-01-08 10 Per P O Himalaya connecting at Colombo with Malwa, sailing Jan. 9. D. F. Topliam, P. C. Russell, L. M. Malan. Miss F. E Prescott. Miss L. Harvey, Mr Mrs Wirell, Miss vVirell, J. Niven, W. A. Gummer, F. Margrett, Miss L. Brewitt Taylor. Per P O Simla,66 words
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Advertisement130 1914-01-08 10 Continental Tyres. BEST CHEAPEST HAVE YOU RECEIVED OUR Reduced Prices? IF NOT APPLY TO THE CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER Co., Ltd 17, COLLYER QUAY. Telephone: 290. Telegram: CONTINtNTA. SHIPMENTS OF UP-TO-DATE NEW GARS JUST RECEIVED 14-20 H. P. SIDDELEYDEASY MORRIS-OXFORD LIGHT CARS PERRY LIGHT CARS i BSA STUDEBAKERS HUDSONS AND FORDS130 words
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Advertisement98 1914-01-08 10 THE SINGAPORE STEAM LAUNCH Co. AND COAL TAR MERCHANTS. BROOKS RUPTURE APPLIANCE Co. TAN CHEAW POH, Manager, 32, Winchester House. Telephone S6l. House 7, Blair Road. Feb I* tts 17. V Ex-Mail.— Amber and Meerschaum. Gold mounted Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders. Planters Special large BB B Briars straight and98 words
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Advertisement89 1914-01-08 10 ROYAL APPOINTMENT. To His Majesty King George V DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES ARE UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST. DUNLOP PRICES ARE UNDOUBTEDLY THE CHEAPEST. THEN WHY BUY Inferior Makes at Fancy Prices? TRADE (t?mt^^\ MARK THE HALL MARK A MOTOR TYBE OBTAINABLE AT ALL GARAGES DEALERS SLEDGE MILK IS GUARANTEED TO BE GENUINE89 words
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Article1470 1914-01-08 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Jan. 7. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Gap. Ibhub. Paid. Last Div bOYBBb mclukhs 85.000 28 '28 Allagar 9% 16 2 0 500,0 0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 9 5 0 150,000 2s 2s Anglo-Malay 16% int 9 3 10 01,470 words
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Article64 1914-01-08 11 (CORRECTED DP TO .Jan 7 Bank 4 m/s 3.4$ demand 2-4* Private credits 8m 2-4 9 16 credits 6.m/i S-4i France demand Bank 294 i Germany, demand 238} India, T. T. 174} Hongkong, demand lei Yokohama, demand iui Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66} Sovereigns, Bank Buying $6.64 Bank64 words
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Article145 1914-01-08 11 Jan. 7, Tin buyers 185.00 Gambiet 6 60 Gambier Cube No. 1 10.75 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S port Pepper, (White fair) 88 !oo Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) >4.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom Bali Coffee145 words
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Advertisement161 1914-01-08 11 "Royal Household" Whisky. is guaranteed to he Exactly the same in eveiy 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 enable161 words
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Advertisement34 1914-01-08 11 The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Price $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. PUBLISHERS I ERASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. To be had from all Bookseller* in Straits Settlement* aad F. M, S.34 words
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Miscellaneous790 1914-01-08 11 VESSELS IN PORT. v o FIa aDdTomi (>on "nander* From Arrived For Whet Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-10 F.M.S. Dock Steamer* Nat. Tonnaije Maate. From ConHigneet For Batavier Brit 215 Simpson Xatunas, 9-12 Teo Ho Lye Xatuna. B. PohGuan -Brit 576 Smith Sbaya, 6-1 H. Eng Moh S'bava B.WhattHin790 words
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Miscellaneous97 1914-01-08 11 NEXT MAILS DUE. From Europe.— Per P. &O. Devatha \Mth mails up to lfctb ultimo, du< Jan 10. From China.— Per N. D. L. Buelow due Jan 12. London Malls Despatched. Left. Doe. Arrltti. B. I. Dec 4 Dec 2« M.M. Dec 8 Dec 81 P. &O, Dec 12 Jan97 words
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Article669 1914-01-08 12 A LoimiKu WIO BAD Emf.itationh." In the third police court, yesterday, be fore Mr H. A. Forrer, a charge was brought against R. l». Levien and R. A. Davidson of committing criminal trespass at the residence of Mr Arthur M. Misso, licensed surveyor, of lc. Orchard Road,669 words
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Article122 1914-01-08 12 Portfolios Allo< ati:i>. M. «.iston Domergue has iuformed President Poincare of his official acceptance of the mission to constitute a Cabinet. The Cabinet will very probably be constituted as follows I*reniier and Minister for Foreign Affairs. M. Domergue. Minister of Interior, M. Rene Kenoult. Minister cf Justice,122 words
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Article66 1914-01-08 12 Whu.kam- Kvsy Win in thk FOUIA Calcutta, December 28th. The finals in the Amateur Golf Tournament here to day resulted iv an easy win for Whigham, who beat Pitts Tucker eleven up and ten to play. Hurmston a Circus concludes its stay here this week. The last66 words
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Article187 1914-01-08 12 sk< <>ni> Day's Handic-ai-.-. (From Our Own Correspondent^.) Penang, Jan. 7. Province Crr. Distance five furlongs. Brown Comet 11.7, Charity 8.9, King Blaze 8.6, Remembrance 7.4. Pony Roadsters. Distance five furlongs. Leslie 12, Maie 10.11, Imperial 10.8, Bli/.on 9.10. Try AtiAis Stakes. Distance six furlongs. Othello 11.7, Galto187 words
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Article196 1914-01-08 12 The contest at the National Sporting Club is said to have aroused more excitement in the country than any fight since that between Sayers and Heenan in 1860. The last named combat gave rise to a spirited debate in the House of Commons, during which members enjoyed196 words
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Article127 1914-01-08 12 The development of East Africa as a resort for sportsmen and other rich travellers is shown by the fact that the I'nion Castle Line, which only about three years ago put some of their old boats on the East Coast route, will, next month, have the first127 words
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Article189 1914-01-08 12 Many people in India have commented on the curious nomenclature which is adopted in Army returns by which female passengers on troopships become classified as officers' ladies, sergeants' wives and soldiers' women. Someone has evidently been complaining in Calcutta that tlin last term is disrespectful to the189 words
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Article92 1914-01-08 12 Eugenists might ponder over the results >f a baby show just held in the I'nited states, where race culture is at the aoment a veritable craze. The prize was ron by a fourteen months old infant, who C (ras the child of parents whose mental nd physical attributes were all92 words
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Article522 1914-01-08 12 Romance of a Poor Pure-Blooded Indian Boy." 1 To discover the true nature of this man, who for many months has been so prominent a figure on the stage of nations, we must look into his history, not only since, hut before be succeeded Madero as President522 words
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244 1914-01-08 12 Entertaining the Sovereign is an honour, but it is also a fearful one. Even at Chatsworth the responsibility is sometimes too great for the execution. An incident which is still spoken of there with bated breath will be recalled this week that awful day when the244 words
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Article95 1914-01-08 12 The year now closing in Hongkong may be described, quite fairly, as a year of small events. It has been marked by no ?reat outstanding incident which shall render it memorable— such an event, for iustance, as the great typhoon of 1906. But a year of small events95 words
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Article16 1914-01-08 12 For Colic and windy spasms. Take Woods neat Peppermint Care. Sold everywhere 80 entfj a bottle.16 words
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Article139 1914-01-08 12 The Waihora loads for New Zealand ports. The Tsurugisan Maru discharges a cargo of Japanese coals at the wharves. The steamer Thessalia, from Penarth, brought 5.041 tons of coal for the Admir alty. A few hours after leaving Colombo the French mail steamer Cordillere met with rainy weather139 words
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Article278 1914-01-08 12 In connection with recent happenings at Zabern. in Alsace, a correspondent of the M Sheffield Telegraph draws attention to the fact that just outside that town, in a little village, there stands a memorial to Mr Firth, of Sheffield. England." The village Monswiller is inhabited almost entirely278 words
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Article90 1914-01-08 12 (Nationality British if not specified.] Jan. 7 Emlle, Dot, Soodin, Rhio Chantaboon, Ger, Meyer. Deli Sri Muar, Tilburn, Malacca Muar Euplectela, Miles, Shanghai Glenfalloch, Gardner, Penang Lama, Sinclair, P Sham Penang Medusa, Clark, Belawan and Deli V. Overstraten, Dut, Arnold, Batavia (*s Hong Wan, Dorahman. Batu Pahat Mm, Hill.P90 words
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Article66 1914-01-08 12 Per Yugala Messrs M. Jessen. R. Oswald. Per V. d Bosch Messrs Baueer, A. Y. Klaus, \.H. Tischen, R. L. Archer. E. V. Reth. J. Stefousles. Per Iyo Maru Mrs S J. Howe. Master Alan rlowe, Mr F. G. Miller, Per Kaka Miss Atkins. PerKinta: Miss N. I. Moore,66 words
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Advertisement242 1914-01-08 12 A Splendid Vitagraph Two-Reeler Of Excellent quality and displaying very flue acting A MODERN PRODIGAL IN TWO PARTS is on* one of the MAMY Pictures which may be claiwed as FEATURE FILMS ALHAMBRA r 2ND SHOW 9-30 TO 11 P.M. the others, being THE DEPUTY S PERIL (fcf MM Lubin242 words
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Miscellaneous230 1914-01-08 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., Mill! metres in MN.); Direction of Wind230 words
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