The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 January 1914
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Title Section15 1914-01-16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. 1914. NO. 8,0:3.")15 words
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Article188 1914-01-16 1 The position in South Africa is of unabated tension. An attempt to arrest Bain, the secretary of the Trades Federation, was successfully resisted by the strikers. A large body of strikers is under siege in the Trades Hall at Johannesburg —Page 7. The Royal Mail 6teamer Cobequid188 words
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Article1491 1914-01-16 1 Siuce writing the turn orer of I December 15. we have unearthed a Log v^ may interest, at any rate, those who love A wet sheet aud a flowing sea. A wind that follows fast. And (ills the white and rustling sail, And bend 6 the gallant1,491 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement336 1914-01-16 1 THE MANAGEMENT HAS PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF THE EDISON KINETOPHONE \NI> ITS PRKsENTATIOS rt ALHAMBRA r h ABdOLI ILI V FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY COMMKNCINC TO-NIGHT PBGOBI) SHOW, 9-30 TO 11 P.M. CHANGE OF KINETOPHONE PICTURES EACH NIGHT ANI> THK ("OLLOW INO CHOICE FILMS Max and the Portmauteau.336 words
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Advertisement409 1914-01-16 1 VICTORIA THEATRE THREE NIGHTS ONLY Commencing WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY £X THE MAUD ALLAN CHERNIAVSKY COMPANY, MAUD ALLAN and Leo, Jan, and Mischel UNDER THE DIRECTION OF W. ANGUS McLEOD. Far Eastern tour booked and directed by £fcl*Tl ISI VCh V MR D E D. COHEN lilltJl UlCl V»li I Box plan409 words
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Advertisement197 1914-01-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Appointment of Receiver for Chop Ban Goan Page 2. Lancaster's hairdressing saloon Page 2. Ching Keng Lee's auction of furniture and plants Page 2. Aladdin by the Star Opera Co. Page 1. Powell's sale at Vindobona Page 2. Borneo Co. are sole importers of Humberettes Page 11. Ali197 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous128 1914-01-16 1 THE WEEK. Friday 16th. Hub Water— l-28 a.m.. 0-50 p.m. S.R.E. (V) Rifle Club meeting 5-80 pin. Saturday 17th High Water— 2-4 a.m., 1-41 p.m. N.IXL. Outward mail due. B. I. Outward mail due. Sunday 18th. High Water— 2-41 a.m., -40 p.m. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. M. M. Outward mail128 words
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Article298 1914-01-16 2 Y\ ttkist Concert. Paris, Dec. 16. futurist coucert will be given on t 'iristmas eve by Signor and Signora n Kemp, of Milan, at their Paris resile-• cc. The invitations to this function, ii which Signor Kussolo, the painter, and S unor Piatti, the Pianist, will participate,298 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement187 1914-01-16 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO Company's. GREAT SALE OF Gramophone Records FROM Jan. 15th to 31st only. FOR THIS PERIOD OUR STOCK OF 10-inch DOUBLE -SIDED RECORDS WILL BE REDUCED TO $1.00 each The most radical and most searching remedy for all troubles of the bladder and urinary passages is Hr^ ■<187 words
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Advertisement650 1914-01-16 2 Notices CHOP BAN GO4N. 74, SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD, PAWNBROKERS. Pursuant to an Order of Ccurt made in Suit No. 565 of 1913 dated the Ist day of December, i 913 Yeow Ngan Pan of No. 40 Kobimon Road, Singapore was appointed Receiver of the above (Jhop Ban Goan of No.650 words
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Advertisement667 1914-01-16 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tender will be received at the COLONIAL ENGINEER'S' Office, up to noon of tbe 16th January, 1914, for dumping dredging* at Mount Zion Reclamation. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required to deposit the sum ct One Hundred Dollars with the Colonial Treasury667 words
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Advertisement985 1914-01-16 2 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture and Pl&nts etc To \h- held at No. 12. Devonshire Roao. On Saturday, 17th January, at 3 Pm CHINO KBNG LEE Co 131 Re Chop Chai Heng Long, in Bankruptcy AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Plants c At "Woodgreen N... 7. i \>]n r6et985 words
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Article2008 1914-01-16 3 r n i arretp* •pm London. Dec l »th. rl)e cOU 4 English public life are apparently inducing some of the news M fcolJOTl that negotiations over now progress Apparently tl)( r v ■hit earlier in the week at i- ■»•>■, Mr Lloyd «.eorge. Mr uK-rlaiM ami Mr2,008 words
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Article306 1914-01-16 3 Bolivia, which is now seeking an outlet to the sea, is the only landlocked State in South America besides Paraguay The disability must be all the more painful by contrast with the pleuitude of coastline enjoyed by its neighbour, Chili, which with a length of 3,000 miles to an306 words
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Article475 1914-01-16 3 P& O str Nore. due Jan. 16.— J. W. C. Ellis, E. W. H. Graham, M ss M. Brigden, Mrs K. Sievens, R. H, Stevens, Mrs de Souza and child. F. Gell, C. Bradbery, Dr R. Dow. Per P O str Marmora, connecting with the str China at475 words
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Article22 1914-01-16 3 Per P to-O Simla, sailing Jan. 14. Mrs Cross and child, Miss Alexander, Miss Ramsay, S. Hears, A. G. Head.22 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement690 1914-01-16 3 j f\ X% POTTED T Afl 15 VAWE I t_L 1 DELICIOUS AND APPETISING. J J_L_r MEATS. I came, bam, chicken and tongue, etc.. etc. I l_-___-n__^ mm-M ___H_-_J Prepared by a celebrated Chef under idea! _y conditions of cleanlineM and selection. __dj^^ IN GLASS TINS AN O WHITE JARS.690 words
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Advertisement351 1914-01-16 4 THE PRAISE OF A MAN IS UNDER HIS TONGUE. The praise of Milkmaid Milk is under the lid. Punch two holes in it and you will see for yourself. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE l\< THE WORLD. Other milks may be advertised as the best its easy to say that. But351 words
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Advertisement202 1914-01-16 4 FORD THE UNIVERSAL CAR. Count the cost. and you'll buy a Ford. Big production centred on one model keeps its first cost lowest. Light weight and unequaiied strength make its upkeep most economical. If you count the cost you'll j buy a Ford. WEARNE BROS., Ltd. jg- FAR EAST OXYGEN*202 words
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Advertisement147 1914-01-16 4 M RIGID /tv ught <S^l CHEAP PIONEER STAND A most Handy and Useful Apparatus. Consisting of PIPE VICE STAPLE VICE to take pipes up to with Jaws 2jns. diameter 8| ins. wide. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN, MEYER Co.,147 words
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Advertisement44 1914-01-16 4 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Eiectricai Engineers, Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS. Id. Head Office Carton House, Westminister, Loodoo. Supplies Dept. and Store* Upper Thames -ut, Loodoo. Lamps and Fitting* Dept. Dalitoo, LoodM. Works Stafford and WoeivieD.44 words
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Article478 1914-01-16 5 B--T-X' H} nB !u>rth hank ut tiie Zar. r there is not much big game i M Hubert T. Harrington, I Magi me. but for the il -port galcm*. Guinea ■,-.ill> m hundr.-ds. und afford Dariaf the dry seasou all •>- can be478 words
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Article133 1914-01-16 5 SEVEN WAYS OF SPELLING E. I with some objections to spell Mr William Archer told the of Shorthand Teachers that there was uot a single letter in the English which ouiy one sound was attached, nor was there a sound which was represented by only one letter. If they sound133 words
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Article127 1914-01-16 5 N. T:H NX A_M» HI KNLT." ieueral Hethune, DirectorI of the Territorial Force, adaressLouJoa Scottish Battalion last referred to a recent remark of his ■fl as margarine was a very institute for butter, so the n very excellent substit 1 for the soldier. Someone had 6ince iin127 words
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427 1914-01-16 5 .Jim i>i>\ in Two Maim I'oini^. i The jury disagreed on two et.se u rial points at the heariug of the action brought by Miss Ruby Dyson, a typist, formerly of Birmingham and no v of Montreal. Canada, to recover i-s(><> from the Amalgamated427 words
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Article148 1914-01-16 5 An attempt is being made by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to preserve the two historic houses, Xos. 53 and 56, Great Queen street, W.C., which threatened with demolition owing to the extension of the Freemasons Hall adjoining. The two houses were formerly one148 words
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Article76 1914-01-16 5 New York, Thursday. According to advices from Montreal, the largest insurance deal in the world has been completed there, a Canadian firm having undertaken the insurance of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's property. The property is valued at Si 15,000,000 and the amount of the insurance is76 words
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Advertisement77 1914-01-16 5 j f T rp r_r o rma WATERBURK'S METABOLIZED j Cod Liver Oil Compound JT~\ TASTELESS ODORLESS c i f j'/JK The latest scientific pre- /^fflKk parationof COD LIVER +i OIL. Does all that L+| 1+ .'cS usC| cl.iiincd for it and super- I* -^W-j sedt-s the old fashioned Ji77 words
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Advertisement312 1914-01-16 5 Let Sanatogen give you Health, Strength Energy. I only wish Sanatogen had been invented during my time in the East said a man who was revisiting this country after many years' absence. He was naturally surprised, and not a little envious, to find how easily people stand this trying climate312 words
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Advertisement276 1914-01-16 5 m)M^^ Does the Climate Try You? Ir 4 VANA'^ i Tonic i y^H^ Helps to maintain full mental and physical j^Vl vigour and buoyant spirits in spite of l^A? y^Jt cli-mate, overwork, etc, KS/l fc>ffi Scientifically |-^VANA^ 'VANA 1 wards JQ-d /^^f^ prepared for persons .jhu off Malaria and (f276 words
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Article, Illustration2222 1914-01-16 6 The Singapofe Free Press. Friday, Jan 16, 1914 ■M shall tbe Press the People's rljht imliUfr. Onawed by influence and unbribed by g*in| Here patriot Troth her carious mrecaptt Ol»'.jod to Religion. LoraJty aad Law. Prom South Africa the news, unfortunately, continues to be thoroughly Ibafl. There are perhaps two2,222 words
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Article102 1914-01-16 6 ENTI rum Our I n < '■■> Kuala Lunifioi J RKT \>\\. Itee 1, 4 A 7. Comet. < i, iianty. Creemore, Athlone, Blackhand. I pram. K<>riiembr:. ful Lat»s. SunriM KeMbittg, ttatai wheel, Laksfoss. Twimmlli- lnm. i\. Cbinta, Wreck, Cranutha st, Middie, (ioubmn. Jeecockl lioydone Flapper, I'102 words
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Article625 1914-01-16 6 A well attended meets j Wednesday night at the Kbori .n|v School, when the Hrotht Star Lodge of Hm I i (iood Templars ifrittg ad In Temperance. Brother Dawsou spoke evil effects of intemperance total abstinence. Chaplain Brotb* i gave a very iutei betical psalm compoMi '•>625 words
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Advertisement285 1914-01-16 6 k 5"- «l|BkßE %'-i s nc o OJl^ towards which thr fej X jF" j^' 'F^'^ jß^Hi nianul'actut(Ms of all tire rosis■Mi^'lM tinjjf devices must ever strive. The Safe Cabinet. Has won thi^ approval. It is included in the li«t of applianoei waunuied and tested under the requirementa of the285 words
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Article114 1914-01-16 7 RIGID PRECAUTIONS. Johannesburg's Temper Rising v Submarine CabSe]. KkhtkiT* ShKvim wfg, Jan. 14. Dynamite con 0 i)« found on the railway. A ,f :\w Imperial Light Horse found a ,terda> morning at Booysem fti lan. 14. The regulations of martial lav Ml v,rv \igorons and com- forbid,114 words
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Article100 1914-01-16 7 .ioliuniiesbii* i. '.in. 15. The mob yesiv morning stoned the police, who dispersed them with the bayonet, wound :*o men. Seventeen arrests were A ci>se cordon of police is around the (ill. iv which are from '200 to :«io irifii. armed, and sworn to resist all attempts100 words
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Article31 1914-01-16 7 l»uri>.iu. Jan. IS, I court martial has iitfin-ed the signalman who stopped the l the fireman of which was maltreated oy the strikers to twelve months' hard ahonr.31 words
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Article136 1914-01-16 7 Calls for Help. Halifax Jan. 15 —The Royal Mail Cobe juid from Bermuda has struct on the Grand Manan and sent wireless messages for help. Government steamers searched for her hut could not rind any trace of her aad it is believed that she is lost. She136 words
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Article316 1914-01-16 7 London Jan. 15. The building of Lip con's Shamrock IV is being conducted with the greatest secrecy but the rumour uus credence that she will have a centreboard. > < The Christmas vacation of the various >ehools in Singapore will come to an end afternoon, and their classes316 words
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Article88 1914-01-16 7 HUGE DEATH ROLL. A Typhoon now Raging. By Submarine Cable]. Rklpue'h Service. Nagasaki, Jan. 15. Warships send wireless messages that the earthquake casualties are probably the heaviest known. None were saved in three villages. The rescuers were niobt heroic, in spite of the hail of burning rocks. The88 words
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Article63 1914-01-16 7 Articles with Frank Moran. Paris Jan. 15. Articles have been signed tor a match for the heavy weight championship of the world between Jack Johnson and Frank Moran, probably on the evening of the Grand Prix. Johnson receives £6,000 sterling, win or lose, plus £'3,000 training expenses,63 words
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Article22 1914-01-16 7 Mexico, Jan. 15. The Government announces that it will not pay the next coupon on the internal and external debt.22 words
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Article21 1914-01-16 7 The Hague, Jan. 15. Baron Van Asbeck from Paris has been appointed Dutch Mi nister to Tokio.21 words
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Article18 1914-01-16 7 Tokio, Jan. 1.3. The death has occurred of Admiral of the Fleet, Count Ito.18 words
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Article349 1914-01-16 7 Military men who have served in South Africa will watch with interest the dispute which has led to such serious developments in the various colonies, but particularly in Natal. The ostensible cause of the trouble is the MM poll tax, though it is probable that other actuating349 words
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Article130 1914-01-16 7 NORTH SEA DISASTER Several trawlers of the Great Northern Fleet have picked up a number of dead bodies and a quantity of wreckage, and it is feared that disaster has overtaken the Hull trawler Desdemona, which, with Captain Lloyd and eight hands, has not been heard of for ten days.130 words
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Article47 1914-01-16 7 The entire first issue of a collection of picture postcards containing a copy of the nude marble figure M Grace," which the Kaiser purchased for his villa at Corfu, has been seized by the Berlin police authorities. The picture is declared to be offensive to public morals.47 words
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Article259 1914-01-16 7 Singapore, Jau 14. The past has beeu another very quiet week with no dealings of any importance in any particular section. Rubber Shares which at the beginning of the week indicated an easier tendency in London close at about last week's prices, the fluctuations at any time259 words
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Article79 1914-01-16 7 Messrs Barlow and Co. inform us that their London House, wiring under date of the 14th instaut, with reference to the state of the Rubber Market, advise that There is a good demand and prices are about steady. The prices realised at the London Auc tions this79 words
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Article13 1914-01-16 7 Agents. Sandilands Buttery and Co. Siak (Sumatra): 5,177 Pakan Baroe 5,10713 words
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149 1914-01-16 7 Apropos of the cobra Ilia Sawah) that disappeared from his cage, in the compound of Hadji Osrnan, of Race Course Road, a couple of weeks or so ago, simultaneously with the disappearance of the snake, Mr S. Kassim of the Royal Zanibar Theatrical Co.,149 words
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Article67 1914-01-16 7 Before Mr Justice Sproule and a special jury yesterday the enquiry into the charges against the late storekeeper of the AugloSwiss Milk Company, in regard to the loss of certain cases of milk, was continued. The evidence continues to be of an accountancy character and offers no particular67 words
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Article147 1914-01-16 7 Proceeds ok Forty -Year -Old Burglary Recovered. Buried treasure which has been discovered in the Crystal Woods, near Cardiff, throws a light on a burglary which took place about forty years ago. A workman noticed some articles protruding from the earth at the foot of a large tree,147 words
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Article50 1914-01-16 7 The editor of a daily paper appearing at Gary, Indiana, after attempting to satisfy the demands of his polyglot readers by publishing news in Italian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Hungarian, and English, was challenged to a three-cornered duel by two subscribers because he failed to print columns in Russian and Serb.50 words
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Article711 1914-01-16 7 Y. W. C. A. To the Editor. Sir. I was struck by a remark in Im i partial's" letter in your to day's issue viz. It is not relevant to drag in the V.M.C.A. for even if the latter were a total failure or non existent it would not711 words
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Article182 1914-01-16 7 Orders of the Day for Jan. 30 contain the following questions by Mr Tan Jiak Kirn. (1) Mls it a fact that from the Ist Jan., 1914, the fee in all Government and Aided Schools is to be increased to S3 per month in the case of all182 words
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Advertisement169 1914-01-16 7 SPECIAL DISPLAY FANCY SOCKS KOR THE CHINESE NEW YEAR 3 PAIRS j ghf\ IN ALL POR 1-OU SIZES FANCY WIDE END TIES Price 50 cts. eaek NEAT STRIPED NEGLIGE SHIRTS SOFT DOUBLE CUFFS All Sizes from 13 to 18J inches Price 2.25 each. JUST RECEIVED NEW STOCK OF ELLWOODS HELMETS.169 words
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Advertisement596 1914-01-16 8 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg j Deutsche Dampfschiff-Fahrtsgss "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emden, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct,596 words
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Advertisement556 1914-01-16 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co Ltd. APCAR LINE I OR HONGKONG, KOBE MOJI. The Company's Stf.amer DILWARA 5,378 tons, G. N. Kamage, r.n.r.. Commander, 1 will be despatched for the above ports on Friday, the 23rd instant, at 4 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class556 words
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Advertisement668 1914-01-16 8 Shipping n. ytk: 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 all668 words
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Advertisement670 1914-01-16 8 Shipping MUST MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Magellan Jan 1* 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 Paul Lecat670 words
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Advertisement687 1914-01-16 8 Shipping I N. D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, T687 words
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Advertisement517 1914-01-16 8 Shipping p. or STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading tasued (or Onus Coast, PerHian Gulf. Continental and Amerlcar Porte. Bteainen> will leavo Singapore on 01 ifctM MAIL LINES Homeward (for Klk< From Singapore, connecting a517 words
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Advertisement868 1914-01-16 9 S h i p p I2n g Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) j AND Western Pacific Railway Co. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States. Canada, Mexico and Europe. jptraitag iht >•-* il.uOOTon Triple Screw Tnrbine Liners "BHINYO868 words
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Advertisement620 1914-01-16 9 SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY mmTmi!l^ PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. 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 Act620 words
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Advertisement508 1914-01-16 9 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd Head Offk e— <im;apore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at curret-t rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.— lnsurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other nformation apply to J.508 words
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Advertisement355 1914-01-16 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 11 HEAD OFFICES,! NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £80,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlements. THE BORNEO Co, Ltd. Agente PEDEKAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established IBBJ. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE and Noa Forfeitable. Large Nett355 words
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Article322 1914-01-16 10 HULK DELI LOST. The Jin Ho of the Eastern Shipping Company, on her last but one trip to Asahan, had the hulk Deli in tow with a cargo of timber. About 30 miles south of Pulau Rimau very severe weather was encountered, resulting in the wire rope snapping. In spite322 words
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Article201 1914-01-16 10 M. Escokfier's Wovdebful Menu. Le Diner Saint-Fortunat of the Ligue dcs Gourmands was held at Gatti's Royal Adelaide Gallery, under tbe chairmanship of Lieut-Col. N'ewnham- Davis. All the most distinguished chefs of London were present, M. Escofiier being at their head, with M. Gringoire, the editor-in chief201 words
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Article258 1914-01-16 10 Modern Ttpb Station at Kalgan. Away out beyond Kalgan there is now working an up-to-date wireless telegraph station, the farthest north in China, its two tapering 225 feet wooden masts forming a new landmark. The station his been fitted up to the order of the Minister of258 words
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Article56 1914-01-16 10 OIL CARS POWER. Diesel, Semi- Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants Enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore, who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running. Crude Oil Consumption from .456 words
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Article192 1914-01-16 10 "SEDITION IN ALSACE. An Amusing Incident. Paris, Dec. 11th. The story comes from Detweiler, a village not far from Zabern, where all the incidents that have been in danger of up setting the German Empire have been taking place of late. A peasant possessed a magnificent white cock with a192 words
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Article178 1914-01-16 10 Sir William Ramsay has added his mite to the discussion on Reformed Spelling. His ideal is the Chinese ideograph. Words in China, he tells us, are not spelt, but represented by symbols, and this makes it easier to read at a glance what is printed or178 words
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Article165 1914-01-16 10 The finding by boys of a bag with X'lso 10s in gold in a hole three inches deep on waste land at St. Helen's led to the coroner holding a treasure trove inquest. The coroner said it was the first inquiry of the kind he had held in165 words
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Article63 1914-01-16 10 About midnight on the 9th istant, gangrobbers to the number of about twenty entered a house in Rawang belonging to a contractor employed on one of the estates of the Mexican Crude Rubber Co., Ltd. They were armed with revolvers, and got away with money and jewellery.63 words
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Advertisement444 1914-01-16 10 Do you ever ask your.sdi why there are so many sauces offered under the name of Worcestershire Because of the hope that the sauce will be mistaken for the original LEA PERRlMS'— every detail of label and bottle l>ein^ imitated as closely as the law permits. I Don't call tor444 words
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Advertisement355 1914-01-16 10 Nerve Strain Mr. B. C. HUCKS (the well-known Flying Man), o! 5, Queen's Gate Terrace, London, lui^rland, writes: "I really must express my appreciation of Phosferii Some time back 1 fch myself in a curious state ot nervous tension, brought on, no doubt, by the sew re strain cause.) by355 words
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Article1466 1914-01-16 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Jan. 15. Jap. latsuß. Paid. Labt Div Huykrp molleb 86,000 Ss in Allagar 9% 16 2 0 500,00 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 9 4 9 150,000 2s 2s Anglo-Malay 16% int 9 0 9 9 50,000 2s 2s Batang1,466 words
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Article68 1914-01-16 11 COKBECTBD OP TO Jan 15 Bank 4me -j. 4 7 16 demand 24 I M Private credits Bin 2-4 916 credit* 6 m/t 2-4 25 38 France demand Bank 29<i Germany, demand SB6i India, T. T. m Honqkonq, demand 17% Yokohama, demand ius Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand $6}68 words
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Article146 1914-01-16 11 Jan. 15. Tin ...150 tons buyers 184.50 Gambier g 40 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.75 Oambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Sport Pepper, (White fair) 88 00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) oom Bali146 words
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Advertisement151 1914-01-16 11 HumberettE AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett WATER-COOED $1,325 Complete ex Garage. Latest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Singapore, Bth Dec, 1918. MsBSft& THE BORNEO Co. Ltd., Present. Dbai Sn With regard to the Humberette I purchased Iron i you a few months ago, I am pleased to say tha; it is giving151 words
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Advertisement36 1914-01-16 11 The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Pf ice $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. r I BLISHEKB PRASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. ITo be had. from all Booksellers in Straits Settlement* and F. M. 8.36 words
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Miscellaneous834 1914-01-16 11 VKSSKI.s [X POIM Flag and Ton b domnjanderp From Arrived For When GneisenauCiercra ***** Bruninghaus Amoy, 9-1 G. Consul Uncertain De/.Provinc.enDut 6526 Castendijk T. Priok, 101 Dut Consul S'baya 20 Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-10 F.M.S Dock Steamer, Nat. Tonnage Ma*** From Conalgn,*. For £!!SL *"HV. 13-1 Ships Agency834 words
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Miscellaneous70 1914-01-16 11 CLEARANCES. [Nationality British if not specified, j Jan. ls Kiuile, Dut, Soodin, Rhio Selangoi McCraith, P. Sham via ports Kaka, Barnes. Malacca Muar Hild, Nor, Saheseu, Bombay via Colombo Maras, Dut, Meinesz, P'bang via Muntok Amagisan Maru. Jap, Hori, Kobe Mm, Hill, Bangkok Jan. 16 Bullmouth. Hill, B Papan Anaujba.70 words
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Article476 1914-01-16 12 Al STKALIANS ACQUITTKI). The two Australians, Reginald B. Levieu and Robert Davidson, who were charged with assault and criminal trespass, again appeared beforo Mr A. V. Brown, the first magistrate, yesterday afternoon. When they came before the court on Tuesday both men were charged with criminal476 words
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Article163 1914-01-16 12 A curious story comes from Pranburi. A few days ago a small boy living in the district fouud a nice kitten in the jungle and began playing with it. While he was doing so. his father, who was out gathering firewood, came along and was astounded at163 words
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Article254 1914-01-16 12 The Straits Echo hears that Mr Justice Sercombe Smith has intimated to the Government that iii view of recent events connected with the position of the Judiciary in this Colony, he wishes to retire from the Bench on February 4 of this year, on which date he will attain the254 words
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Article239 1914-01-16 12 How utterly unnecessary it is for the local Courts to hear any cases, however indelicate their details, in camera, should be manifest after the extreme reticence which the Press has shown in dealing with the charge against the man Fox, wko has just been239 words
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Article203 1914-01-16 12 BAKOKOI Prisoner Committed to Rangoon. The Chinese. Tan Tock Eng, charged with the theft of Rs. 15,000 from a firm in Rangoon, again came before the Borispah International Court this morning (Jan. ;srdK Since the last hearing Mr Kine, of the Burmah Police, has arrived from203 words
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Article204 1914-01-16 12 Mr Harry Lauder bid 3 farewell to London for seventeen months. He is going on a tour to America, Australia, and New Zealand. Whenever I go on a tour," he said recently to a representative of the Globe," some people appear to be curious to know what204 words
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176 1914-01-16 12 Batteksea Council Sued. In an action against the Battersea Borough Council for personal injuries a common jury in the King's Bench Division assessed damages at £1,900. The case was heard by Mr Justice Horridge. Miss Amy Papworth, a confectioner's manageress, of Wandsworth-road.Clapham, claimed for176 words
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Article25 1914-01-16 12 Mr Herbert Welbam will be the new Librarian at the Penang Library, succeeding Mr W. A. Bicknell when the latter goes Home on retirement shortly.25 words
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Article364 1914-01-16 12 Government Cibcclak. Much has been said, writes a correspondent, as to the usurious tyranny and oppression under which many unfortunate souls, especially government subordinate officers, have fallen. The Colonial Office, fully alive to its evil consequences and with a view to alleviating the unfortunate circumstances of364 words
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Article76 1914-01-16 12 There was a large gathering watching the League Match between the White Star I and the Straits Jovial F.C. on the Police ground on Wednesday. The game was an interesting one and after a hard fight the Stars won by only one goal to nil. Mr Brockwell refersed.76 words
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Article29 1914-01-16 12 MILLS CHALLENGE TROPHY. The following are the returned scores for January Mrs. Berger 24 Lawrence 21 H Wilson 25 Brown 14 Rees 27 Tatlock 25 Total 13629 words
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Article102 1914-01-16 12 Durban, Dec. 14. Strudwick, Hobbs and Booth to-day had a most alarming experience during a motor excursion to Amanzimtoti, 17 miles from here. Their car was approaching the Urnbito level crossing, two miles out, when, in endeavouring to pass a trap, it ran into a102 words
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Article125 1914-01-16 12 Education was considered a disqualification in a servant a century ago. Even Hannah More, who did much to promote the Sunday-school movement, confined her curriculum to teaching the children to read the Bible Catechism, and such coarse works as may fit them for servants." 11 1 allow of no writing125 words
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Article65 1914-01-16 12 The local steamer Ranee was in yesterday (Thursday) bunkering and loading transhipment cargo. The British India Apcar steamer Torilla is in from Calcutta via Penang with part general cargo for discharge here. She loads for China and Japan. The M. M. steamers Magellan and Paul Lecat, with the65 words
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Article123 1914-01-16 12 Invention to Avert Collisions at Sea. There need never be any more collisions at sea if the claims which the brothers Ladewig make for their new penetrating fog light are realised. Mr 8. Ladewig told an Express representative that the invention at which his brother, Dr. L.123 words
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Article67 1914-01-16 12 Messrs. Hibeiro and Co. have reported to the police the loss of ninety fountain pens valued at $511. These, it is believed, were removed from a safe, but no clue to the thief has been obtained. The fact that the boxes which originally contained the pens were left behind in67 words
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Article88 1914-01-16 12 East Wharf (Basin)— Hong Moh East Wharf Section I— Hymettus, Hong Bee Sheers Wharf— Nil Main Wharf Sec. 2— Torilla, Orteric 3 Amagisan Maru 4— Hild s— Charon 6— Thessalia New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction.) West Wharf Sec. B— Ranee Jardine's Wharf Sec. 9 De88 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement445 1914-01-16 12 SOME MAKES OF PENS tiffl >p\^ test of hard work. Some II /ml 1_- ;3% pens write under fay- II lml ourable conditions, but If gg sure YOU GET THE fail when driven. The 111 jlml Unqualified sat- If lml tj Jjjgf pft:^ ranteed ft^/ mUNTDFN Does oot leak or445 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous47 1914-01-16 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Saturday 17th Inst. Johnston's Pier, at 2.15 and 3.15 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 2.45 and 5.30 p.m. Sunday 18th Inst. Johnston's Pier, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30, and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m.47 words
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Miscellaneous385 1914-01-16 12 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are trauauiitteC by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK./ Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN.I The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (inches in HK., Milli metres in MN.); Direction of Wind385 words
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