The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 January 1914
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-01-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. JANUARY 23 1914. NO. 8.04115 words
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Article127 1914-01-23 1 Another strike has begun in London Page 7 Fraser and Co's share circular will be found on page 6. Graphic accounts of the Ainbryn disaster are given Page 7. The submarine A 7 has been found in deep water Page 7. I The annual meeting of Wearne127 words
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Article969 1914-01-23 1 Somewhat north of the entrance to Hai phong river lies that wonderful sea of islands called the Hai d'Along. Le ving i Haiphong on a dull morning in hit' ary we passed through a winding channel, marked by numerous buoys, be.wi stretches of marsh and scrub covered969 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement271 1914-01-23 1 THE GRANDEST BATTLE PICTURE EVER SCREENED IN SINGAPORE Entitled THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG Aptly termed THE WATERLOO OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 5 R 4.500 ft. WILL BE PI T ON TO-NIGHT 2nd SHOW 930 TO 1 1 p. m. rt ALHAMBRA r IN CONJUNCTION WITH A New Number of271 words
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Advertisement332 1914-01-23 1 VICTORIA THEATRE, RSSigf; g£ TO 5 NIGHTS ONLY g I RETURN AND FAREWELL VISIT OF MR. EDGAR WARWICK AND HIS COURT CARDS The most popular Company that has ever toured the East. Prices $3, 2, 1 Plan now open at MOUTRIES. VICTORIA THEATRE THREE NIGHTS ONLY Commencing WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY t\332 words
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Advertisement148 1914-01-23 1 A PICTURE THAT WILL TAKE A LOT OF BEATING For its superb Acting, Excellent Quality and Holding Power ENTITLED THE WASTREL OR A HUMAN BRUTE A PATHE S EXCLUSIVE IN 5 BIG REELS will be presented TO-NIGHT. AND FOR A FEW NIGHT S ONLY AT THE MARLBOROUGH Picture Theatre, Beach148 words
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Advertisement251 1914-01-23 1 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Sale of Frisian hay to-day Page 5. Notice re dividend of Wearne Bros. Page 2. Milkmaid, delicious rich thick cream Page 4. Wanted, qualified Eurasian or Chinese sawyer Page I. Sale of unredeemed pledges by Ching Keng Lee and Co Page 5. Shipping Siam S. X. Co..251 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous183 1914-01-23 1 THE WEEK FHday 23rd. fll.Hh Waiter 7-9 a.m.. 9*2 p.m. P. O. Outward mail due. Marine Motor Service. Ltxl, noon, Chung Hua Girls' School, prize distribution. V.M.C.A., $-30 pm. Hockey, S.C.C. (21 vs S.R.C. Lodge St. George Regular, 9 pm. Court Cards, Victoria Theatre. Saturday 24th. High Water— 3-12 a.m.,183 words
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Article314 1914-01-23 2 I 8 mmm MAI Movai: Khkwve I TD YIKI.D. London. Dec. 2V The Kugligh news rs coll Uing various facts concerning l>t with the movements cf the British et, credit Lord Kitchener's strong hand with another notable success. The British nt at Cairo, with the Egyptian Minis I314 words
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Article263 1914-01-23 2 The King Ofens thf. First Station. The Telefunken wireless telegraphy la tion erected at Klong Toi has been for Lilly opened by His Majesty the King. His Majesty went through the entire building, visiting the different departments and expressed great iuterest in everything h>> saw. He263 words
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Article115 1914-01-23 2 \t the opium sale at Calcutta, on Jan- 6th the average price per chest was l "»46 I—l,1 I, the total realised being 1.700,675. The Dutch planters are very much op--ed to reducing coolie-wages on rubber e-tates. The Sumatra Rubber Association 1 1 i declared that this step will not115 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement269 1914-01-23 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO Company's. GREAT SALE op Gramophone Records FROM Jan. 15th to 31st only, FOR THIS PERIOD OUR BTOCK OF 10-inch DOUBLE -SIDED RECORDS WILL BE REDUCED TO jj>l.oo bach YOUNG MEN We prepare you for business Shorthand Typewriting Book-keeping English, Letter Writing, Dicatlon. School Opens 19th January. COMMERCIAL269 words
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Advertisement628 1914-01-23 2 Notices WEARNE BROTHERS, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the transfer Books and Register of Members of Wearne Brothers, Limited will be closed between January ';3rl and i9th, 1914. (both daysincluI sive) for the purpose of preparing Dividend Warrants. I By Order of the Bo^rd, WALTER E. COPELAND, Secretary. Singapore,628 words
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Advertisement515 1914-01-23 2 Notices EXCHANGE BANKS. GHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Monday, 26th instant. Tuesday. 27th instant. 20-1 241 SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASS CM lON. FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. f It is hereby notified that the offices of members of the above Associations will be r closed for the transaction of Insurance busit ness515 words
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Advertisement483 1914-01-23 2 Wanted WANTED Qu, lifted Eurasian or Chinese Sawyer to' take charge of saw-mill, must sptak and write English. Apply Box No. 368. c/o Free I'nM. 23-1 M I BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. i Wanted immediately competent Book-keeper or Accountant, European preferred Must be reliable and capable of taking full charge of the483 words
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Advertisement445 1914-01-23 2 To let TO LET No. 6. Mount Eli/at* v and water Taid od. Fnrnis! < turni-i,.,). Apply on tie 16-1 TO LET Furnished, foi one year, from 4th >I„ House No. 16 Nassim Road. Apply to 0 GANSLOSER 8-1 TO LET FURNISHED Seaside Bungalow No. 43 Telok i Apply M.445 words
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Article518 1914-01-23 3 BARLOW 'S PRICES CURRENT. Rubber. Singapore, January 20. During the last few days the market has shown a stronger tendency and at today's auctions prices were higher. The bulk of the best Smoked Sheet ot) offer sold up to $126, one lot of very fine quality selling at $128, this518 words
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264 1914-01-23 3 Explanation by the C.P.R. With reference to a published cablegram from Victoria, 8.C., stating that the Canadian Pacific is substituting Chinese for British crews in their Pacific liners, the Empress of India and the Empress of Japan, on -the grounds of economy," a Central News264 words
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Article41 1914-01-23 3 i Just a little sneezing. Just a little chill Just a lot of medicine Just a nasty pill. I Just a week of coughing, I Still no chance of cure But if you'd bought Woods' Peppermint You'd be well. I'm sure.41 words
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Article585 1914-01-23 3 POKT LAUREATE'S REVIVAL OF AN [ANCIENT CUSTOM. Veksificatok Regis." The poem which we publish below has been sent by Mr Robert Bridgps, the Poet Laureate, to the King and it appears in The Times by His Majesty's express desire. The subject of the poem, which is the585 words
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Article101 1914-01-23 3 A Wahkant FOR FENNER. London, December 27th. A warnhas been issued for the arrest of Fer. the London stockbroker, who acted as agent for Lord Murray of Elibank in the investment of Liberal Party trust funds in American Marconi Company affairs, and who made serious default in101 words
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Article68 1914-01-23 3 The oldest and largest makers of high pressure Pipe lines are Messrs. Boving k Co., who during three years delivered approximately over 300,000 tons used especially for Hydro Electric service. For The British Aluminium Co. at Loch Leven they have installed 39 inch pipes for 98 j ft.68 words
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Advertisement221 1914-01-23 3 mummm9m mmmmm mwmm mvmmmmmmm r^* -ng*** •^-vjjjt' —^^^^^^^m CARTRIDCES «ii used and com- f\ /<r £j^r* irue t2 lor; the jtrA-^ .380 r^fCSB^KS *m m m MZPr Auto WB+fe^Sr-mTmV I UNIVERSAL" ft Hammerle,, i Eley 'Fourten' Mau%er II t i. „t. I a d with I tod Automatic I'ibtuU SmMbm221 words
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Advertisement228 1914-01-23 3 5 7 JSp The hot damp is l s tnc ma n cause of the spreading of Wj^o^gF i=l A-- The combating of the fever which '^Ejjr -z^=-^—^ gradually undermines the health is an I- y^- essential condition for the prevention ~2zz^z^zz± and cure of such diseases. if jf'^^ ===i228 words
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Article417 1914-01-23 4 >adbana the Realisation of Life." Iv math Tagore. 'London Hae< i- 'I clergyman in Magic wishes that !d rediscover the appuuttus for witiri; th." lajok of lob' That app.i r be found again in its t D hut parts of i r must ever survive, _;h417 words
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Article240 1914-01-23 4 hk»> a radium craze has been ited by the discovery of the presence abundant radium enauations in Xibu ii Kinsen hot springs in Masutornimura, ita-Koma gori, Yainanashi ken. The ace is in that part of Kosbu bordering on linshu. IteceulJy Dr. Ishi/u and an mt expert ofJapan Times - 240 words
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Advertisement530 1914-01-23 4 1 1 ii ohlliiisii v 11 n mminnTjmraiJJJlAltlJlumiTi Ej DELICIOUS PURE RICH THICK CREAM HH it is just the pure EXTRA THICK CREAM taken from the richest milk obtainable ■■I AND PRESERVED BY NO OTHER MEANS THAN STERILIZATION. ■■j OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. mm NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK Co.. London 1530 words
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Advertisement48 1914-01-23 4 SIEMENS mm\ tmmmm^*m^mimwi^mmamwmmmmtmmmnmT«mm^m mmmmmmmmt WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams: SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, La. mmmwmmmmmmmmmmmMm»mmmumm4mmm»mmm*i*m**~*m*mam. Head office Caxton House, Westminister, Loner.. Supplies Dept. and Store* Upper Thames Met, London. Lamp* and Fitting* Dept. Dalston, London. Work* Stafford and Wcci»icti.48 words
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Article752 1914-01-23 5 following, from au arti. in the m street traithc. is ruth, t bar«l <>n rude. -■ma on the face of it paradoxical Laving Micceeih-d in suba ii. eled rr.iilic of our roadways which makes London the of foreigners, we should apil and helpless in presence t > more752 words
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Advertisement258 1914-01-23 5 A *«»1 Lever Simulation GOLD WATCH FREE. "neaiWer- AW/Z^rmm*- > 'n* "to 0,,fc "n ore. n V Amr T vpar Wlth v^^- Am*Br* fi w,l! v "^liju-s are guar* i >^.lr you t.kr a.| ¥aarti ta K r i 7T mMmtm er w «*P«-c! you t RS*. w Iliem tt,r258 words
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Advertisement345 1914-01-23 5 A "'Hazeline' Snow" Trade Mark) THE ORIGINAL NON-GREASY EMOLLIENT or the know this Y^||^ Skin charming j** preparation gi How it soothes and^ ff comforts the skin after I /J s&S a day's motoring or il i jm'\ riding in the sun over \Wbf^ dusty roads. After tennis or cycling,345 words
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Advertisement952 1914-01-23 5 fliiCtlOilS REMINDER This Day, Friday, at 2.30 p. m. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture Cottage Piano &c, AT VINDOBONA." NO. 15, ORANGE GROVE ROAD A Cottage Piano by M F. Rachals A Co.. Hamburg upholstered m ihoganj drawinc room chairs beautifully carved teak cabinet with mirror pa» k952 words
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Article27 1914-01-23 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. Padday.— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on Jan. 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. ARTHUR C. Padday, a son (still born). Penang papers please copy.27 words
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Article, Illustration2233 1914-01-23 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Jan. 23, 1914 Here shall the Press the People s right mmftftai Onawed by influence and unbribed by fain Here patriot Truth her glorious uieceptt 4cm*, PlarUrad u> Religion. Loyalty and Law. Having discussed The Indian Peril" in its chief aspects, we observe that the2,233 words
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Article259 1914-01-23 6 FRASER'S SHARE CIRCULAR A better tone has been prey i round during the past few ftafS possible to describe an\ pait, mfluence at work although maim firmer price for Rubber, an tendency in Tin ba\. —dog helped to inspire greater c •>n: mast t j le future. The feature ot259 words
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Article101 1914-01-23 6 The conference of the Clergy ol the Diocese will be held this year at Pssmm on Wednesday, Jan. 2h. and the following is the programme Morning Conference of the < 'ginning with the Bishop's address). Afternoon Paper by Rev. A. i ham i pion. subject Christian Science, and101 words
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Article127 1914-01-23 6 Public opinion in the I nited States ha» been stirred for some time by tin mous growth of the cocaine and morphia J habits, against which the police are imj ing an active campaign. The consumption of opium also appears to be excessive, judged by the following127 words
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Article233 1914-01-23 6 Agents. F. W. Barker and I Kanaboi Tribute 157.4 total 209 pikul. Kinta Association -Tribute 829.50; mine 121.60; total 451.10 pikul. Agent 6. Brown Phillips and Stewart. Juru: Dec. 5.030 lb., no. .340 nut*. nine mos. 32,042 lb. 570,650 nuts. Jenderata:— 21.(MKi >ear The most fashionable wedding of233 words
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Advertisement326 1914-01-23 6 3R" "~1BjlfS! OF THE UNDERWRITERS W W SfjM Is the goal towards which the If ms-mWfi?- 1 hsft k nianufa( tlliers *H nre rosis _^WB. .^j^^wja^Wi.j ting devices must over strive. The Safe Cabinet. Hsis won this approval. It is included in the list of appliances examined and tested under326 words
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Article184 1914-01-23 7 REMARKABLE CORRESPONDENCE. Commission To Japanese Admirals. ikb'a Sebvii I.— In the Richter trial ions from the stolen correspondence quotation from a letter from the i i .f!ice of Siemens Schukerta til inch in 191 1 Mfl was m il to .nciiide i commimmmi th I imiral Kujii184 words
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Article59 1914-01-23 7 The l>iet has reassemThe f jreiyn Minister referred to JaftMH relation^ M 1 MaM i i t the nent of the crista on account 04 tttoM Japanese at Nankin ■I was largely due to the tpanese alliauce. He dwelt on the growth of Japen's trad; in i59 words
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Article25 1914-01-23 7 ..erlin .Jan. 22 The Appeal Court has d the sentences on the officers barged in connection with the Kruppcase M acquitted two.25 words
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Article31 1914-01-23 7 London, Tan. 22. Lieut Brandon, one of i. officers seutenced in Germany for espionage, has been appointed to the comnand of the Bramble on the China station.31 words
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Article27 1914-01-23 7 Loudon. Jan. 22. -Sir E. Shackleton has t>ked Sir David Gooch 'Scientist to the Mawson expedition l to accompany him to :be Antarctic.27 words
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Article15 1914-01-23 7 London, Jan. 22. Viscount Wolme is been operated on for appendicitis. > m <15 words
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Article343 1914-01-23 7 Malay woman named luchema, of 24, outse Koad, was charged yesterday, in the second police court, before Mr L. Talma, in respect of jewellery to the M of 51.725, the property of Hadji r.imby. The prosecutor said he handed I brilliant brooches worth 3135, two343 words
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Article122 1914-01-23 7 A FALSE MOVE. Hindus Curse the Assassin. [By Submarine Cable]. Kn teb'p Sbbvici. icutta, Jan. 21. It appears tha Ghose's murder is causing a breach be tween the moderates and the extremists among the Indian Nationalists. Hitherto they have made common cause on snch subjects as the122 words
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Article114 1914-01-23 7 Universal Tributes. London, Jan. 21. There have been world wide tributes to the late Lord Strathcona and Canada is in mourning. He will be buried beside his wife in Highgate Cemetery. The key note of the tributes is not wholly sorrow, when a man has lived the lives114 words
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Article71 1914-01-23 7 Reduction Refused Ottawa, .lan. 21. The Minister of Fin ance has emphatically refused to remove the duty on food stuffs, affl rm ing that the present time was not propitious for a downward revision of the tariff. He did not believe that duty free food would reduce71 words
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Article60 1914-01-23 7 London. Jan. 21. Eight thousand London coal porters and carmen have struck, demanding to be paid an extra penuy a ton for building material. The Building Industries Federation have instructed the Trades Unionists to refuse the undertaking of the masters to agree to work with uon unionists, and60 words
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Article27 1914-01-23 7 Johannesburg, Jan. 22. The new executive of the Federation of Trades Unions at a secret meeting declared the strike off till further notice. > m <27 words
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Article89 1914-01-23 7 In the second police court, yesterday, before Mr E. L. Talma, a Hylam tukang ayer named Too Chang Vow was charged by Mr H. Pootman, of 10, Gilstead Road, with theft as a servant of a $5 note and a U guilder note. Mr Pootman said that89 words
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Article226 1914-01-23 7 The Rev. W. Runciman, m.a.. preaches at the services at 8 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on Sunday. The collections at both services will be given to the Japan Distress Fund. It is hoped the Congregations will be large and the collections liberal ones. The Rev. John Vance, m.a.,226 words
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Article170 1914-01-23 7 I FACE OF LAND CHANGED. More Eruptions Feared. [By Submarine Cable]. Renter's Sehvice. Melbourne, Jan. 21— The steamer Na kambo has arrived and reports that the whole of Ambryn Island is altered by the recent volcanic disturbance. The 6ite of the Mission Hospital is now thirteen fathoms170 words
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Article150 1914-01-23 7 London, Jan. 21. Commander Seddon is aeroplauing from Sheerness to Plymouth to assist in the search for the lost sub marine from the air. Later. The submarine was found in 88 fathoms. Some oil floating on the sea led to the discovery of the Submarine. Lord Mich150 words
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Article51 1914-01-23 7 Memorial Completed. London. Jan. 21. Lord Esher, chair man of the l^ueen Victoria Memorial special committee, has reported the completion of the Memorial to His Majesty the King, who has replied expressing his gratification at the accomplishment of the scheme and the generous support given throughout the51 words
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Article52 1914-01-23 7 London, Jan. 22. Mr Austen Chamberlian speaking at Southampton said that no Colonial statesman would recommend such a solution as was proposed by the Home Rule Bill. Such a cowardly surrender was unparalleled in history. Ulster in the last resort would save herself by her own52 words
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Article56 1914-01-23 7 London, Jan. 21. A telegram from Panama states that there is now thirty feet of water in the Culebra cut, which hitherto has beeu the only part of the Canal uncompleted. A large ocean steamer could traverse the canal, and it is intended to send the Panama56 words
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Article32 1914-01-23 7 Amiens, Jan. 21. The funeral service of the late General Picquart was attended by the Premier, the Minister for War, M. Clemenceau, M. Dreyfus, and Maitre Labori. > *w g32 words
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Article185 1914-01-23 7 The following property was disposed of by auction at Messrs Ching Keng Lee and Co*B sale-room on the afternoon of the 21st instant All the right title and interest in all those four allotments of land situate in the District of Tanglin being lots Nos. 125 to 128185 words
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Article436 1914-01-23 7 The Opkninc; Performance. The latest addition to Singapore's now numerous places of amusement, the Palladium, in Orchard Road, opened its doors to the public yesterday evening. If the numbers attending the opening perform j ance afford any indication of what the management will experience in the future, the436 words
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Article368 1914-01-23 7 A Malay Tragedy. Kota Bahru, Jan. 19. Wan Hamad, a cultivator, was returning home from the fields and on arriving at his house he saw a light in it. He entered under his house and looked up. He saw Che Kob with his wife. They put the light368 words
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Advertisement48 1914-01-23 7 Some people go to Marienbad To take the cure they say While some to Monte Carlo hie, And at the table play, Blessed is the man who takes his dose At horne he knows 'tis pure, j Especially if, for coughs and colds, He takes Woods' Peppermint Cure.48 words
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Advertisement330 1914-01-23 7 ROBINSON Co. SOLE AGENTS FOB J)KT THE CELEBRATED RAMSBOTTOM J^'le|e^V DOMINO Tennis Rackett^B THE MOST PERFECT :W TIGHTEST STRUNG RACKET MADE A LARGE STOCK OP THE FOLLOWING MAKES Wf ALWAYS IN STOCK |ff FRED SEATON S DOUBLE MAIN STRUNG kflj PROSSER'S "SPECIAL CORONA fl DAVIS "RISELEY HEXAGON SLAZENGERS "DOHERTY IH330 words
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Article583 1914-01-23 8 Per P A O str Marmora, connecting with the j ltr China at Colombo, due Jan. 23.— Mrs ft Miss Thomson. H. L. K. Graburn, A. Palmer, Mr ft Mrs F. R. Marsh. A. Marcan, Mr ft Mrs W. L. Kemp. Mrs Howard. JS. Haycraft, H. R. Gougk.583 words
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Advertisement475 1914-01-23 8 Shipping NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD FOR EUROPE The Imperial German Mail Steamer M LUETZOW," 5.829 tons, Captain Tentor, left Hongkong on Wednesday morning, the 21st instant, at 10 a.m., and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning, the 25th instant, at 9 a. m. She will probably be despatched for475 words
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Advertisement614 1914-01-23 8 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampfschiff-Fahrtsges "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 Hambnrg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling614 words
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Advertisement658 1914-01-23 8 Shipping MM. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles J OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantique Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Chili Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Amazone Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 PaulLecat Mar 29 Atlantique Mar 30 Dnmbea April658 words
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Advertisement685 1914-01-23 8 Shipping N.D.L 1 1 Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen I IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Bamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp- ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,685 words
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Advertisement527 1914-01-23 8 Shipping P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through Bills of Lading issued Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and A.i r Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore MAIL LINES Homeward (kow Eokofb, From Singapore, connecting 8 Colombo with 1914. ss527 words
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Advertisement819 1914-01-23 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. c New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franco to all points in the United States, Canada. Mexico and Europe. A S[ vC mwtm Turbine Liner* SHINTO M4K-' "TENYO stAKC MJrt CLIY< the queens of the819 words
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Advertisement1556 1914-01-23 9 mmtmmm9ummmmual B^ B B KaM--TJ»aa»VJaT**. MHaHH a*a»a1 B HHpMH| aY* 1818M aa*> I SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPLY. UIIBI PUMP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN CONPUY PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with1,556 words
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Article609 1914-01-23 10 Terkihle Scenes on a Pacific Island. flood of molten rock. A graphic account is telegraphed by lbs Sydney correspondent of the Daily Telegraph of the terrible scenes that were witnessed on Ambrym Island, in the New Hebrides during the recent volcanic eruption there. Further particulars brought609 words
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Article123 1914-01-23 10 Washington, December 1. Congress was asked to appropriate $801,728,660.02 to operate the government of the United States during the fiscal year 1915, according to the estimates prepared by each department and sent to the House to-day by Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury. The estimates submitted to-day123 words
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Article88 1914-01-23 10 Paris, Dec. 14. Tango baths have been introduced by a Parisian hostess. So exhausting is the new dance that many of her men guests had begun to bring with them a change of linen, which they retired to put on after supper. From this the idea suggested itself88 words
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Advertisement702 1914-01-23 10 ■^■■■■■■■^^■■■■■■■■■bWbWBBBbWBHB f'rink to be grateful for. Not simply a thirst-quencher or stimulant, but just the purest and most health-infusing spirit that has ever been produced Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam 'J&W* Schnapps ihe beverage for all times and all weathers, for men or women, the healthy or the ailing. It imparts hiiaration702 words
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Advertisement337 1914-01-23 10 ppaJ^.vU Another of c B s Delicacies ®I«MBB I C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES I UNEXCELLED. I Crosse Black well guarantee ft 33 1 tbese and all their other table delicacies to be *f**j SUIUL 1 LL 8 produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. I t^^^wSyj Jf ft', r: AGENTS FOR337 words
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Advertisement164 1914-01-23 10 CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATER. This most ce'ebrated and iucomparabl< table water in order to meet the rising de mands of the public has been new introduced here in small bottles, being formerly ouly used in large ones. The VICHY WATERS are thrw in number. Grande Grille, Hospital and tin's. The164 words
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Article1467 1914-01-23 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Jao. 2*2. ■JAP. ifittUH. PAID LABT DIV HUTIRb KULLKBB 85,000 9b 2s Allagar 9% 1 10 2 3 500.0 0 £1 Anglo-Java 8 10} 410 100,000 Sb 2b Anglo- Malay 16% int 9 0 9 9 50,000 8s 2h1,467 words
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Article68 1914-01-23 11 (COBBBCTBO DP TO Jan. 22). Bank 4rn s 2-4 716 demand 3-4 8-82 Private credits 8m i 2-4 9-16 credits 6 m/s 3-4 25-81 Francs demand Bank 294 f Germany, demand 288f India, T. T. 174* Hongkong, demand 17$ Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66} Sovereigns,68 words
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Article146 1914-01-23 11 Jan. 22. Tin 275 tons sold $87.46 Gambier 6.60 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pors 19.00 Pepper, (White fair) 88.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) oom. Bali Coffee146 words
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Advertisement215 1914-01-23 11 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. *Nt Exterminators. (The Universal,) For fumigating with Patent Universal Powder. Arsenite Of Soda. (For killing weeds.) and Locusts. Calculating and Adding Machines. The Brunsviga and Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Borneo," and Buffalo brandsPreah stocks monthly. Cigarettes. (Dc Reszke). Ca|dbeck Macgpego|l Cfl Cigarettes. Weinberg). I m DlS,ributors F215 words
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Advertisement110 1914-01-23 11 Orimault's Skin Soap, so justly renowned of its cleansing and curative properties in removing dobie's itch, &c., prevents all skin diseases: it is nice to use, has a most refreshing smell and should always be used in hot countries in washing and shaving. 11 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day110 words
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Miscellaneous900 1914-01-23 11 VrCJSSKLS IN PORT. Flag and Ton- Commander. From Arrived For When Sea Belle F.M.S. 400 Ahmat P. Sham, 20-1 F.MS. Uncertain Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 16 10 F.M.S. Dock Steamer. Nat. Tonnace Master Protn Confess For Batavier Brit 215 Simpson Xatunas, 9-12 Teo Ho Lye Natunas B. WhaUHin Brit900 words
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Article813 1914-01-23 12 Rea k^sful First Ykah. The first annual general meeting of Wearne Brothers, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered offices, 209-212, Orchard Road. Mr C. K. F. Wearne (Chairman and managing director) presided, and there were also present Messrs D. Y. Perkins and Tan Kheam Hock (directors),813 words
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Article148 1914-01-23 12 New York, Dec. 22. < i tape juice has been abandoned by Mr Bryan, the I'nited States Secretary of State, as a beverage at diplomatic dinners for something looking more like wine. The change is due to the feeling of Washington hostesses with an eye for148 words
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Article882 1914-01-23 12 The following paragraphs are taken from j the Review of 1913 in the Sarawak Ga- I zette. The Kuching Trade and Customs returns are as yet incomplete and would in any case be of little use for comparison with 1912 as there was direct communication between Singapore and882 words
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Article505 1914-01-23 12 The following is the report for 1913. The Statements of Account shew a Cre- dit Balance on the Working Account of $9,853.89 and a Cash Balance of $696. Debenture Bonds to the value of $25,000 have been redeemed, and Interest on the whole of the Bonds to505 words
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Article61 1914-01-23 12 The annual Bowling Match for Tanglin Club Championship took place on Tanglin Alleys on Wednesday evening when Mr W. A. Sims retained the title and won the Silver Cup presented by Club, with the fine score of 788 points. W. A. Sims 788 A. C. Potts 670 H. Nt61 words
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Article90 1914-01-23 12 In the cricket match S.R.C. vs the Kuala Lumpur (V.M.C.A.) which will take place on the S.R.C. ground on Monday and Tuesday next the following will represent the S.R.C, viz G. James (Captain), G. R. Oehlers, A. E. Coelho, F. C. La Brooy, Emil Galistan, E. E. de90 words
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Article25 1914-01-23 12 Club Championship. The Championship and Sweepstake competitions will be played during February. Entries wil close on Monday, February 2nd at 6 p.ml25 words
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Article133 1914-01-23 12 Paris, Dec. 22. A pocket wireless telegraphy receiver in the form of a small telephone, which needs no apparatus of posts and antennae, has been presented to the French Astronomical Society by an engineer, M. Justin Landry. This instrument, which slips with ease into the coat133 words
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Article96 1914-01-23 12 i The Holt 6teamer steamer Prometheus j loads for home ports. The Hellas wa6 in on Thursday from Bombay with general cargo for discharge. The British India Apcar steamer Dilwara is in from Calcutta with part general cargo for discharge here. She loads for China and Japan. The96 words
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Article174 1914-01-23 12 H.E. Phya Asavabadi, the Master of Royal Horse, accompanied by Messrs Tabuteau Herrick v.s. and Hobbs, will be leaving Bangkok on the 28th inst. by the Chiengmai. The party is proceeding to Australia to arrange personally for the purchase of horses for importation to Siam. The horses174 words
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Article87 1914-01-23 12 From Europe.— Per P. A O. China with mails up to 2nd instant, due to-day. From China.— Per N. D. L. Laetzow. due Jan 25. London ***** Despatched. Left. Due. Arrived. B. I. Dec 18 Jan 10 M. M. Dec 22 Jan 13 Jan 13 P. &O.87 words
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Article91 1914-01-23 12 East Wharf (Basin)— Hong Moh East Wharf Section I— Quiloa, Kiev. Hong Bee Sheers Wharf— Nil Main Wharf Sec. 2 D. of Glamis, Dilwara 3— Hellas 4 Vorwaerts s—Rumphius5 Rumphius 6 Circe, Prometheus, Ellora New Dock Sec. 7 (Under construction.) West Wharf Sec. §3— Chowfa. H^irano91 words
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Article138 1914-01-23 12 Per Ranee: Mrs C. C. Inman, Dr Figart, Mr F. Hussey. Per Klang Madame St. Cecilia, Mrs Ardlie. Mossrs C. J. Saunder, Nebenzahl, Russell. Stephens, H. G. Lanes. Per Amiral Magon Madame Faaconnier and three Miles Fauconnier. Per Mahidol Messrs G. C. Clarke, J. Power, J. S. Brittain, H.138 words
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Miscellaneous58 1914-01-23 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, 25th January. Johnston's Pier 8, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., 12.15 3 and 5.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, 26th 27th Jan. Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.3058 words
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Miscellaneous208 1914-01-23 12 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are transmltteO by courtesy of the E. E. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkong (HK.j Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN.i The data are date and hour of despatch the Barometer reading (inches in HK.. Milll metres in MN.); Direction of Wind208 words
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