The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 February 1914
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Title Section17 1914-02-12 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TF.X CENTS SfNGAFOHE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1914 NO. Bfol>B8 f 0l>817 words
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Article153 1914-02-12 1 Long telegrams are arriving of the opening of Parliament. The King's Speech is on page 7 and the opposition amendment to the Reply to the Address has been moved by Mr Walter Long. The local breach of promise case was concluded yesterday Page 12. Particulars are wired153 words
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Article1328 1914-02-12 1 Ihe BnWSPOM SHilliL* At the end of this proprietorship of the famous old London oyster house iv Maiden lane known as Rule'6 the Oysteriaua of Thackeray and Albert Smith will change hands. For the past twenty yei it has been couducted by Captain M. If. O'Brien1,328 words
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Advertisement709 1914-02-12 1 FOR OUR PATRONS 9 BENEFIT < Milll HWllilll 111 l IHIIIIIIIII ll ■■■■Mil I I we are putting on Z m TWO EXCLUSIVE FEATURE FILMS 8 onb koK-each show b^ I THE BLACK DOMINO I _f\ I J JLX jf^ XVL 1-5 JIV _l\. Road. I THE STORY OF A709 words
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Advertisement163 1914-02-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Handsome cobs at Morton's Page 2. Three auction sales of Powell and Co. and one of Omar Alsagoff, Johore, on page 5 Notice re the Welsh dinner Page 5. Winson's at the Victoria Theatre tonight Page 1. Shorthand typist wanted Page 2. Notice re constitution of Chop Guan163 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous131 1914-02-12 1 THE WEEF Thorsday 12th High Water 11-7 a.m. B. I. Homeward mail closes. Lodge Zetland, 8-30 p.m. Straits M. S. Guild, 8-30 p.m. FfWiy 13th High W*ter— C-13 a.m.. 11 52 emu Entries Clone. L. T. Tournament. B. I Outward mail due. Legislative Council 2-30 pm. Poultry Dairy Farm mtg.,131 words
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Article357 1914-02-12 2 AN INTEHKSTING PROJECT. There is at the present moment, writes our correspondent, a scheme on foot not only to supply Penang with pure milk and :ry produce but also to provide tbe com n. unity witb a market garden which is to l>e run under European357 words
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Article65 1914-02-12 2 Officer's Serious Injuries. Calcutta, January 81st. Captain A. G. Murray of the Military Accounts Department, is in hospital here with a fractured skull and other injuries, sustained from a fall from a motor cycle, in Park street, Calcutta. He is supposed to have collided with65 words
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639 1914-02-12 2 Malarial fever is, perhaps, the most important of human diseases." Those are the words of Sir Ronald Ross, Ml)., F.R.S etc., in his important work. The Prevention of Malaria." In India alone," he continues, it has been officially estimated to cause a mean annual death639 words
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Article104 1914-02-12 2 by the unbearable torments of Neuralgiapiercing, torturing, nerve-destroying pains that rob life of all its pleasures. Don't let Neuralgia drive you to death. Don't let it make life miserable, intolerable. Just use Little's Oriental Balm and get the speedy, sure relief that this great remedy provides. It104 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement43 1914-02-12 2 ROBIN'S NUCLEOPHOSPHATE Tablets Indicated in cases of Tuberculosis, Degenerative disorders, Malaria, Neurasthenia, Scrofula, Various Skin diseases etc. Nueleophosphate of lime and soda with methylarsenate. Laboratoire M. Robin, 13,[Rue de Poissy, Paris. SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS. MUTUAL TRADINC Co, Ltd., IACGINO a Co., iteut.43 words
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Advertisement990 1914-02-12 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the COLONIAL i ENGINEER'S office, up to noon of the 17th. Feb- ruary, 1914, for the following works 1. Construction of concrete revetment walls t to both banks of Rochore Canal between Kandang Kerbau and Victoria Bridges (Section from Bencoolen Street Bridge);990 words
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Advertisement597 1914-02-12 2 Notices WELSH DINNER. In Honour of St Davids ay ihe Welsh Community propose to hold >* dinner on Satur day 28th February. Tickets may be obtained from the undersigned and in order to assist the Committee in making arrangements early application is requested. 0. P. GRIFFITH JONES, W. B WILLIAMS,597 words
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Advertisement678 1914-02-12 2 Notices STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. 31 COLEMAN STREET. Monthly General Meeting Thursday 12th, 8.30 p.m. Also Committee Meeting. Full Attendance Requested. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMNTS, SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. BUIT Mo. 604 OF 1913. In the matter of tbe Companies Ordinance 1889 AND In the matter of678 words
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Advertisement470 1914-02-12 2 Wanted WANTED Good Shorthand Typist, knou man's system of shorthand essential. Apply OFFICE. John I. ml. 12 9 14 Advertiser, about to arrm m I naat 28, bcotch. tea-planter and TS|lntm^ in India, desires billet ou oo sal ber Estate. Good referen. Apply to PLANTER co Me— rs Allen Denny*470 words
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Article2215 1914-02-12 3 if rem mmr wun Cerrtsp»mx*n»,, H London, January 16. \tiit which every sensible xpected has happened has defaulted, or at least, has an j-__i hia annum c»'d his intention of so Interested writers (and there have b writers during the Mexiwere pointing out that such and had been2,215 words
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Article56 1914-02-12 3 OIL GARS 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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Advertisement22 1914-02-12 3 H________Mi WfWloit Certain CureOl nS ?lPliysicictu3 recommend them. B Cf all delists. ___»_3ES__ 3_M—l Waterbury's 1 I PINEAPPLE COMPOUND THE Ideal Digestant22 words
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Advertisement856 1914-02-12 3 Don't Take KEROSEfcs 7* ;ike tPanCCSt THE IDEAL FLEL IS Remember that when the rital forces \j W\3Sl l 3 J!V Cil O S *\\j fi t languish, disease often gains a treacherous hold. The usual impairment of energy and S 5 rigourin.opicalcountriesmaybearrestedby THE CHEAPEST REFINED OIL ON THE MAR^PT856 words
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Advertisement454 1914-02-12 4 r/VUI X MA I TH -2T2 li II L/IVi^ -T-L -L/ j STERILIZED NATURAL MILK f L y BR^ND I NEVER VARIES. ll 4 _p» J C y fm^J^JT^mfDS r 7 Pure FreSh C WS MUk MILKMAIDy Sterilized Milk. i&A*mW ->• L&lllljZ&Cls~> This analysis is given by J. H. j454 words
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Advertisement188 1914-02-12 4 The HONEO Pencil Sharpener WILL CAVE its cost in pencils. Cuts any size lead or coloured crayon to tine or heavy point. Stops cutting as soon as pencil is sharpened. Will last a lifetime, in fact it is A MACHINE, NOT A TOY. RONEO, Ltd, 14a,. Collyer Quay. GLASS AND188 words
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Advertisement157 1914-02-12 4 fju RIGID ff\ 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 34 ins. wide. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN, MEYER Co.,157 words
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Article803 1914-02-12 5 RAUB AUSTRALIAN G. M. Co Ltd. M mm po_ Poi i wai J\n 191 Diupanying sheet of Mine Mea,arennn ud Assay Results shows a made up as follows. dinkinK ft., driving on lodes B8 ft., and g 251 ft., and compares with a ft., for the previous four weeks. -♦Oft.803 words
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Article250 1914-02-12 5 CORI'OKU. Dm IN HOSPITAL. Bangalore. Jan. 26. Corporal Gardiner 4 4th Battery, died yesterday from the bite of a rabid monkey, and a number of other members of the same 'corps, who were either bitten or helped to deal with the deceased, have hatl to250 words
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Advertisement236 1914-02-12 5 C. K. SEN Cos JABAKUSUM TAILA The Standard Hair Oil. I HE ROYAL TOILET. Jabakusum Taila keeps the brain cool, makes the hair grow soft and glossy. It is used by Maharajas and Maharanis of India. Its fragrance is unsurpassed and lasts long. Per Phial Re. 1. Postage extra. AMRITADI236 words
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Advertisement312 1914-02-12 5 Beauty J^lliaMk IV f\l\n// non -greasy A Vf beauty balm "'Hazeline' Snow" (Trade Mark* Makes rough skins as smooth as velvet. Makes dry skins as soft as a babe's. Acts as a tonic to skins that are relaxed and objectionably glossy. Charms away irritability and other discomforts. Makes dull complexions312 words
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Advertisement1114 1914-02-12 5 11 5 j AUCTION SALE OF Superior Teak Household Furniture, Old Brass Cannon, etc. At Powell Co.'s Sale-room On Saturday, 14th February, at 11a.m. ha. f-_g_y__!--*.w*!' l ssr'-rss ,-i < Bd __._s wr^f Bia, i, di j cha rB '^V g wi r r r rp^',r: ar r: *^„r__' ed1,114 words
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Article31 1914-02-12 6 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. Lim— At his residence No. 40 Neil Road, on Feb. loth, at J-15 p.m., Mr. Lim Ho Puah, J.P. \jf 1 74. Funeral will be announced later on.31 words
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Article, Illustration1427 1914-02-12 6 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, Feb. 12, 1914. J 'Mmm*. M Fir rr rV-. tS ljrS IfM&i Jrswec ty m.lat .c an:t -.-rbribed S? i»3«i 3t". Irutc am ciT-a'i; cr_£?tt J"*t». 'HaifeM to Rc'ipio*. LcssJt? sal I_v, It is in accordarce with Parliamentary etiquette that has the sanction of long1,427 words
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Article760 1914-02-12 6 A snake, which was found in a bundle of bananas at Burton, celebrated its liberation by killing and devouring a mouse. A War Office order issued Jan. 14th. directs that insured soldiers must in future lick their own stamps." This makes one wouder who licked them before. Was it the760 words
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Article42 1914-02-12 6 EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION (From Our Ou t The markets an references to Ireland in tht There was an except n rubber. 1.1 40 tons Mag There was a strong grades and pru vious sale. The sh tie market t -oil42 words
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Article168 1914-02-12 6 Agenta. Kebu Meyer ami Djupoera: Agents. Jiooglaudl an Sumatra Para Agents. F, W. R:<iki i M Kauaboi Mm. ti.i total Ml Kinta Association Mt.fi total fc PSWAUG m:\ Company Directors The Registrar of .loin: &4 has issued summonses for Ordinance V of hy< m* n j168 words
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Article355 1914-02-12 6 The friends of Mrs Annr. will be m to bear that a telegram has beta receii from home to say that i j there well. A wire to Colombo bt;t: I i marriage would take place ou I Beryl Aimee, daughter of Mr I i and Mrs Carey, and Mr355 words
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Advertisement183 1914-02-12 6 GOLD I I /Mlfx WH,TE LABEL J t~Ap\ ll ll' luL LABEL perdoien jmtm++< jJP|_^^_^^^^^>_ Perd Zen less S i^^ less 5% (Cot, extra < Dut extra) BL SCOTCH WHISKY j4j "Prepared for £xport EXTRA SPECIAU GOLD I.ABEL. SPECIAL VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL. Proprietors Bulloch, Lade Co., Ltd.. OIST.CLS-S »T183 words
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Article401 1914-02-12 7 STATE PROCESSION. jßy >übn.ann I Cable J. Km tkp> Skbvic« -b. 10.- In springlike MN* .bin", their Majesties went in procession m -state from Buckingham Palace to .tminater. They passed through avast :< >urse There was the cub brilliant ceremony in the House King's Speech. King read tb401 words
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Article519 1914-02-12 7 hi tbe House of Commons, which was thronged, Mr Koch moved and Mr Hewart seconded the Address in reply to the King's speech. Both hoped that a settlement would be reacbed on the question of Home Kule. Mr Long in moving his amendment declared fervently that lister was519 words
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Article311 1914-02-12 7 London, Feb. 1 1. In the House of Commons, in order to emphasise the paramount importance of the Lister problem, tbe Opposition departed from precedent, Mr Walter Long rising amid cheers to move his amendment to the Address. He affirmed that tbe departure was due311 words
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Article91 1914-02-12 7 In the House of Lords Lord Glencouner moved and Earl Carrick seconded tbe Address. Lord Midleton moved an amendment similar to Mr Long's in tbe Lower House and demanded tbe meaning of tbe words in the King's speech leferring to Ireland. Nothing, he said, whicb had fallen91 words
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Article176 1914-02-12 7 Peerage For Mr. Buxton. London Feb. 11. The papers concur that the result of Mr Sydney Buxton's peerage will be that Mr Burns will go to Board of Trade and Mr Masterman to the Duchy of Lancaster, retaining the chairmanship of the Insurance Commission. Mr Hobhouse will go176 words
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Article155 1914-02-12 7 > m < The decomposed body of a European male, supposed to be that of Mr J. H. Henderson, second engineer on the Benlawers, who mysteriously disappeared on the 27th ult., was recovered from the Hongsong Harbour on Tuesday last week. It is befieved that he cut his throat and155 words
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Article178 1914-02-12 7 EXCITEMENT IN TOKIO. Budget Reduced. [By Submarine Cable]. Rruter's Service London, February 10. A Tokio message says the Budget Committee struck out 4£ millions intended to replenish the permanent naval fund. When the crowd heard the result of tbe no confidence vote there was a violent outburst and178 words
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Article101 1914-02-12 7 To be, or not to be King London. Feb. 10. A Stockholm message says the Cabinet has resigned owing to a slight difference with the King, whose reply to the peasants went somewhat beyond the Premiers inclinations. Stockholm, Feb. 11.— It appears that the King refused to comply with101 words
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Article91 1914-02-12 7 Or Was it a Hoax? London, Feb. 11. Mrs Pankhurst addressed the crowd from the window of a house at Kensington yesterday evening and concluded her speech by defying the Government to arrest her, saying she was coming out in a few minutes. When she emerged there was91 words
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Article23 1914-02-12 7 London, Feb. 10. Oreste, the President of Hayti, has escaped to Jamaica. Zamor, the leader of the revolt, is proclaimed President.23 words
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Article24 1914-02-12 7 Lcndon, Feb. 10. Lisbon messages say Senhor Bernadino Machado has completed a coalition cabinet. Senhor Lima is Minister of the Colonies. m.24 words
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Article18 1914-02-12 7 London, Feb. 10. Thomas Hardy (the novelist) has married his secretaiy, Miss Dugdale. > m <18 words
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Article263 1914-02-12 7 The opium market in Hongkong has lately been very active and prices have soared sky high. Certified Patna is now quoted at 97,625 per chest and other qualities are equally high in proportion. It is expected that the rate will advance enormously during the year. S.C.M.P. Although, on account of263 words
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Article147 1914-02-12 7 PREMIER'S SPIRITED SPEECH. [By Submarine Cable]. Rjjotkh'b Service. Wellington, Feb. 11. The Premier, speaking at Teroha, said that the Government had asked the Home authorities to comply with the agreement of 1909 and give Xew Zealand two Bristol cruisers within eighteen months. New Zealand would then pay147 words
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Article22 1914-02-12 7 Durban, Feb. 11.— Xatal has beaten the M.C.C. by four wickets, this being the first defeat of the tour.22 words
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Article19 1914-02-12 7 London, Feb. 10.— Lord Minto has had a serious relapse and his condition is causing anxiety.19 words
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Article101 1914-02-12 7 A Triplice Hitch. London, Feb. 1C. It has transpired that, while accepting generally Great Bri tain's draft communication addressed to Athens and Constantinople, the Triplice has opened the question of eventual measures to enforce the decisions of the Powers, and it is urged that the replies of101 words
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Article11 1914-02-12 7 London, Feb. 11. The Honan loan has been oversubscribed.11 words
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Article29 1914-02-12 7 President Wilson's Views. Washington, Feb. 11. President Wilson in a conversation with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on immigration declared against the literary test for immigrants.29 words
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Article35 1914-02-12 7 London, February 11. The Commercial Union Assurance Company, under powers entrusted to them by the will of Sir William Dunn, have given ten thousand pounds to the Boy Scoute Endowment Fund.35 words
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Article16 1914-02-12 7 London, February 11. The death is announced of General William Bannerman of the Indian army.16 words
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Article40 1914-02-12 7 Carnegie to the Fore. New York, Feb. 11. Carnegie has given two million dollars to promote peace churches throughout the world. Part of the income will be available for the Church peace leagues in Great Britain and Germany.40 words
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Article203 1914-02-12 7 A Successful Entertainment. An excellent entertainment was provided on Saturday night in the Malacca Club, its object being to raise funds for providing a new organ in Christ Church, Malacca. The Church has quite recently been thoroughly cleaned and fitted with electric light and fans and the203 words
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Advertisement274 1914-02-12 7 m M* _V_ 1 ____^W"M h I *t"^ \rfr4?mm**m ff B^^^ m. _^*-r __^_H V^^^ti f I \mmWF ~Am\m\ m 8 Kb*_ fe___ _<_fi _H I WmmmmmMfr- ___K_*_________i S§*"i B M__MkMfl____nni BniiiMiiiii ilium _nmM l^y^^^J Fringed Turkish Towels H e«vy White Turkish Towels, Old Bleach Pure Linen Hucka- back Towel,274 words
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Advertisement635 1914-02-12 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co. Ltd. APCAR LINE FOR PENANG CALCUTTA C The Company's steamer "THOMGWA" 6,29s tons, O. M. Robins. Commander, will be^ despatched for the above ports on Friday, isth instant, at 4 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for Ist and 2nd class passengers and is fttted635 words
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Advertisement653 1914-02-12 8 Shipping )CEANS.S. Co., ltd AND JHINA MUTUAL 8. N. 60., Ltd i_ The Companies' steamerH are despatched rom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China ■nd Japan every week, and from Japan homowards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp 2 very fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and653 words
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Advertisement630 1914-02-12 8 Shipping NY. K. 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 Oovernment. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all630 words
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Advertisement651 1914-02-12 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Australien Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Amazone Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Atlantique Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 Paul Lecat Mar 29 Australien Mar 30 Cordillere April 12 Amazone April 13 Polyn£sien651 words
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Advertisement666 1914-02-12 8 Shipping N.D.L Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of 1 tnis Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar. Genoa, Naples, (connootinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisa) j Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang j Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau666 words
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Advertisement499 1914-02-12 8 Shipping P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor C^ 3oast, Persian Gulf, Continental and *wa_i Ports. Steamers will leave Slngapon n ibo MAIL LINES Homeward (for Buroi From Singapore, connecting a Colombo499 words
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Advertisement840 1914-02-12 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franicc to a'! points in the United States. Canada, Mexico and "Europe. Mt Toa inple Screw Tnrbine Liners "SHINYO MARU TENYO k the (queens of the Pacific. Equipped with840 words
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Advertisement782 1914-02-12 9 ISIHCAPORES ONLY SS LM6EST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF Z EASTERN MM* 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 Companies782 words
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Advertisement838 1914-02-12 9 The mm NORW,CH UNION FIRE OFFICE. founded I7fc7. Head Office— Sin gaporb. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICES^ Authorized Capital $5,000,000. NORWICH AND LONDON, FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Build- j ings and Merchandise at curreLt rates. Losses Paid exceed £30 qqq goo MARINE DEPARTMENT. -Insurances effected on 0838 words
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Article875 1914-02-12 10 An interesting and rather fierce discus- sion is proceeding in the Malay Mail on the question of the incidence of taxation on motor buses and light passenger cars, j The paper has contended that the light cars escape with a minimum of tax compared with the wear they875 words
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Advertisement190 1914-02-12 10 II WE HAVE I REDUCED j THE I PRICE I j 76G 100, 810 100. 870 100 I CONTINENTAL 111 RIBBED COVERS I 10 100 mm Tyres fit the respective 90 m m Rims tjj? IQQ m m Tyres will give a greater mileage. V I CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER Go.190 words
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Advertisement59 1914-02-12 10 All mothers desire to see their children grow up strong and hearty. To effect this the protection from chills, stomach ailments etc., must be sure. Such as is afforded by Woods' Oreat Peppermint Cure, a medicine known throughout Australasia as ths children's lifesaver. Never be without it in the home.59 words
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Advertisement361 1914-02-12 10 By Appointment TYRE FACTURERS To H.M. King George V. I "ON WE GO! Manchester again endorses Olympia's verdict regarding the overwhelming popularity of DUNLOP Motor Tyres. Census of tyres fitted to cars exhibited at the Manchester Motor Show 430 Dunlops QQQ divided amongst all other makes, mmm\L/ilj British and foreign361 words
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Article1127 1914-02-12 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Feb. 1 400,00 £1 £1 AngloJava ,J «S& i. is LTo h Tiga(8elan ln lDt «?M 100,000 1 i BukitKajang 15% J 30,000 1 Bukit Lintang 45% I i I I m n 175,000 2 8 28 Bukit Mertajfm1,127 words
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Article64 1914-02-12 11 (Cobrbctbd dp ro Feb 11), Bank 4 m/s 9mm g demand s 4 882 Private credits 8m i 1-4 7.10 1, credits 6m 2-4 1119 I France demand Bank 294 i Germany, demand, 288* Yokohama, demand li«t Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66i Sovkrbiqnb, Bank Buyinf 98.64 Bank of64 words
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Article149 1914-02-12 11 Feb. 11. Tin 125 tons sold $98.87 i Gambier 6.80 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Spore 19.50 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.50 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom149 words
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Article48 1914-02-12 11 o Time balls me Ten Oa___f mi Mo__ g Faber drop daily al 1 f B_fajor* -—-f ard time, oorrespoadlag lot Greeawtafc mean time. The time-gas U kemA al IS o'clock noon, indicating Slmgapore time, on every day exoepttnc Su_U* w__ il it trod at eat o'clock. ommmm *>48 words
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Advertisement85 1914-02-12 11 S\SinAND V s ~%ts Wly the* OF OU \SIYE and tht" E FOR The HandsoAf^ 1914 Models Hto r are now available. Painted Olive green witlh cream line. No. 79 T. 35 H. P. $2,300 Nett. Upholstered in genuine leather. All fitted with Bosch Magneto, and Electric-lighting system, can also85 words
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Advertisement65 1914-02-12 11 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles in English with phonetic equivalenl in Malay, Contains— Bazaars Account (59 weeks), Cook's Cash Account. Beef and Mutton Account, Dhobie's Account, Summary of Monthly Houae Expenditure, Tables tor Calculating Waget Due, Bazaar Weights and Measores, Fruits Indigenous to Singapore, _c.65 words
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Miscellaneous806 1914-02-12 11 VESSELS IN POKT. CKm.mu.6er. K rom inne w -l Glatik Dut 200 Wink dv;„ L Gneisen.u Ger 1,600 <»™°' Tiger Ger crn 900 Cpt Kowetten BdewL 1 1 2 r„, n"-?" Patrice Ger fport 9072 Rorden __W^V! *__s___l l, ncert,m Se. Belle F.M.S. 400 Ahm.t ,'mtmmM* S__— r""^" 12 >__.806 words
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Article662 1914-02-12 12 RESUMED HEUilNii. De r*a Itdw b. The hearing was resumed before the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court yesterday of the action for damages for breach < of promise of marriage brought by Mr Gustav Siemers, at one time Secretary of the Van Wijk Hotel against662 words
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225 1914-02-12 12 Mr Lim Ho Imah, i.i\, well known in both business and shipping circles, a native of Amoy. who came to Singapore at the age of lti, died of bronchitis from which he has been ailing for a week at his residence at 4n Neil225 words
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Article22 1914-02-12 12 Captain J. F. de F. Shaw, r.g.a., has j arrived at Taiping for temporary duty with t ihe Battvy. Malay States Guides.22 words
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Article267 1914-02-12 12 LADIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB. Ie YESTERDAY'S PLAY. L Mrs Saunders and Mr Allan beat Mr and i Mrs Vowler, 5-r6, 6—5, 6—l. j i Mr and Mrs Stevens beat Mrs Hartnell i and Mr Hooper, 4—6, 6—5, 6 3. c Mrs Werner and Mr Brmdt beat Miss Abrams and Mr267 words
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Article45 1914-02-12 12 The Straits Evergreen F. C. met the Straits Junior F. C. on the Association's ground yesterday afternoon before a close watching crowd. The Evergreens attacked vigorously from the start to the cud and retired winners by 2—o. Mr Brookwell refereed.45 words
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Article123 1914-02-12 12 This evening this clever amustraent combination will give their first 6hcw in the Victoria Theatre. The troupe gives a finished performance of jnpgling, illusionist mysteries, acrobatics etc and has earned high praise in many parts of the East. The following was the draw in the 1914 Sweepstakes123 words
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Article209 1914-02-12 12 Work ok the Anglican Ohubch. During last week, says the Times of Ma laya, a Tamil Convention of Christians of tbe Anglican communion was held In Ipoh and Batu Gajah. The purpose of the convention ban been to deepen the spiritual life of Tamil Chris' tians209 words
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Article134 1914-02-12 12 On the S.R.C. ground on Friday the Rangers will play the S.R.C. a friendly game at association football. A curious proposal has been made to the War Office for the granting of one day's extra furlough to a soldier for every recruit that he obtains while on his annual leave.134 words
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Article198 1914-02-12 12 The Bureau of Science of the Philippine Jovernraent, under Mr Warren D. Smith, :ertainly issues useful publication* regardng the Philippines The report on the nineral resources for 1912, just received, s quite a handsome brochure, with plates md figures galore. It is stated. The successes and failures198 words
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Article400 1914-02-12 12 Dm. CASTELLAN! DISCOVERS BACILLI IN BLOOD OF PATIENT. Stringent Precautions Adopted in Time. Serious developments have occurred in connection with the recent mysterious outbreak of sickness in the Pettah, a bacterio logical examination of the blood of the lad who died in Chetty Street on Sunday400 words
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Article118 1914-02-12 12 Eurasian Girl's Pathetic Story. A pretty and intelligent-looking nine-year-old girl recently appeared at the Hongkong Magistracy and told a distressing story to the Court officials. She said that her father was a Chinese, and her mother an American. The man brought them to Hongkong about four months118 words
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Article54 1914-02-12 12 J Gottingen, Ger 3451, Naup, Bremen 11-2 i B. Meyer Co., Hongkong 12. Hainam, Brit 149, Jones, Muar 11-2, Soon Keck, Muar 12. Anyon, 123, Scully, Malacca 11-2, Hock Lee, Malacca 12. Japara, Dut 2116, Boscum, Palambang 11-2, Ships Agency, Muntok 17. Singkel, Dut 285, Sobels, Natunas 11.2,54 words
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Article200 1914-02-12 12 The Austrian Lloyd steamer China arived from China on Tuesday with part eneral cargo for discharge. She loads or Trieste. The Annan Maru from Japan discharges eneral cargo here and loads for Bombay. The Mm loads transhipment cargo for teighbouring oil ports. The M.M. Company's steamer Australien eft200 words
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Article145 1914-02-12 12 Sir Lionel Phillips and the Palatine Excavations. It is announced that the whole of the Palatine excavations are being paid for by Sir Lionel Phillips. It is gratifying to know that this great beneficence is help ing to reveal important facts relating to the history of Ancient145 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1914-02-12 12 Prosperous and Progressive in «JiJ to 60LD $*2.J Iri APPLICATIONS received for Nov Policies Amount- i 2 0,r'22-7S An increase of »4, 000,000 over lit* Total ANNUITIES GOLD $2,509,825-07 ||V/ An increase of $500,000. I Sun Life Assce. Co of i 1 HAwr _r Smokers of discrimination I always select208 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous468 1914-02-12 12 generosity. SHIPS AT THE WHARVES. i 8 East Wharf (Basin)— Valentyn 8 East Wharf Section I— Teesta, China, Hong J Sheers Wharf— ltonus Bee j Main Wharf Sec. 2— Elephanta, Annan Maru 4 J 4— Mm i s— Nil 6— Chiengmai. Rhesus.. Pmoo west Wharf Sec, B— Sturnfels, Theseus, s468 words
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