The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 February 1914
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-02-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1914. NO 8.06415 words
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Article121 1914-02-19 1 Last quarter's trade figures Page 7. S.C.C. and L.L.T.C. lawn tennis results —Page 12. Lord Murray has made a Marconi explanation Page T. Fraser's circular notes a setback in share values Page 7. The Company Law prosecutions in Penang continue Page 7. A fire at Pantai estate121 words
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Article1106 1914-02-19 1 Russia is the land of 6hort stones and I sketches. Long novels are exceptional and not very popular. Nearly all Russia* j writers of note to-day are either poets, or essayists, or short story writers. Tchekhof who wrote some twenty volumes of little I tales, really1,106 words
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Advertisement445 1914-02-19 1 POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT I AT THE S HAR3MA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, I NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. I THE TOWN— TALKED DETECTIVE FILMS I I Zigomar Nick Carter I AND 9 Zigomar, The Eel s Skin I LENGTH 10,000 ft. (DEPICTING THE MOST EXCITING. THRILLING AND A SENSATIONAL SCENES FROM START TO FINISH.445 words
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Advertisement109 1914-02-19 1 GRAND ATTRACTION TO-NIGHT AT THE GAIETY PICTURE PALACE Corner of Albert Bencoolen Streets SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE WORLD RENOWNED TROUPE OF ILLUSIONISTS, JUGGLERS, ACROBATS, AND MAGICIANS THE GREAT WINSON Go. IN THEIR DARING AND MYSTIFYING ACTS. THE BEST COMBINATION OF ITS KIND EVER BROUGHT TO SINGAPORE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH A109 words
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Advertisement195 1914-02-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Sale of freehold land by Powell and Co.— Page 2. Blue Ring cigarettes are the favourites now Page 7. Trade mark notices by the X.I. Spiritus Maats Page 2. Caldbeck Macgregor's list of Scotch whiskies Page 6. To let Rooms at Oxley House Lady Hill, Tanglin— Page 2.195 words
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Miscellaneous141 1914-02-19 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 19th. High Water 3-54 a.m., 7-8 p.m. P. A 0. Homeward mail closes, 8 a.m. Children' 8 Concert, Victoria Mem. Hall, 5.15 Lodge Eastern Gato, 8-30 pm. Friday 20th High Water— 5 10 a.m.. 3 42 p.m. P. O. Outward mail due. Saturday 21st. High Water 6-45141 words
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Article473 1914-02-19 2 A year of distinct prosperity was enjoy ed by British Honduras during 1912 according to a Colonial report on that country just to hand. The total revenue for the fiscal year 1911 12 from all sources, including local receipts, was $1,242,800, against $503,500 in 1910 1473 words
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Article108 1914-02-19 2 The editor of the "Petroleum Review" learns from official sources that an important change has recently been decided upon by the Canadian Dominion Government, which in view of the rapidly extending use of liquid fuel for naval needs it of vital importance. I'nder the new regulations in every108 words
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Advertisement559 1914-02-19 2 HEALTHY LIFE IN THE STRAITS. How to Obtain and maintain it.. The higher the temperature, the lower the health." Who will deny the general truth of this statement With the heat comes enfeebled digestion and lowered nerve tone and, as Dr. Claude L. Wheeler writes in Nerve Weakness Its Cause559 words
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Advertisement542 1914-02-19 2 Notices JjL NOTICE is hereby given that the Nederlandsche Indische Spiritus Mantschappy, Sourabaya, are the Sole Proprietors of the above trade mark used as labels either printed burned pressed or stamped in printing on bottles barrels and cases of Arrack, Spirits of Wine, polishes and varnishes and sold by them542 words
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Advertisement714 1914-02-19 2 Notices Y.M.C.A. TECHNICAL CLASSIS. The work during 1914 will be divided into three sessions, of ten weeks each, the first to begin on Monday, Fib. 2-ird The Laboratory at Raffles Institution will be used as well as the Class Room at the Y.M.C.A. Courses under competent instructors will be offered714 words
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Advertisement483 1914-02-19 2 To Let OXLEY HOUSE, OXLEY ROAD.j Double and Single rooms from Ist March. 19-2 TO LET 44 Lady Hill (Orange Grove Road) for- 1 nisbed, beautifully situated, tennis, stabling.' Entry Ist April. Apply JAEGER Co. 19-2 8 31-S i TO LET A beautifully situated bungalow with large bright and airy483 words
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Advertisement407 1914-02-19 2 Wairtej WANTED Engine Driver for Britist. V Apph by letter GUTHRIt I M I WANTED COMPOSITOR For Government Printing on. Apply GUTHRIt is I W WANTED A Malay Teacher or Muum teach Malay both in Arabi Malay to Sikhs and Punjabi police of British N< rth Booh-. of Hindustani would407 words
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Article982 1914-02-19 3 Orders by Major ,T. A. R. Ulennie, Acting (unimandant, S.V.C. Singapore, 17th February, 1914. S. V. C. Halestier Rifle Range is allotted as under Saturday 21st Feb. at 2.30 p.m. S.R.E. v Rifle Club. Monthly Shoot. Sunday 22ud Feb. at 7.30 a.m. Maxim Co., Musketry. Saturday982 words
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Article397 1914-02-19 3 The following is from an article in the Times on the Atlantic Pool Dissolution German Rivalry. The Norddeutscher Lloyd has received a contract for the carriage of the Eastern mails from the Imperial Government ever since the contract was first granted, and until quite lately it was397 words
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Article100 1914-02-19 3 Through Trip to Calais Prospects. The order for steel construction work at the Kowloon Canton Railway Terminal Station at Kowloon, for which public tenders were recently invited, has beeu awarded to, Messrs W. S. Bailey and Company, Limited. The completion of this handsome building will mark an important100 words
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Article57 1914-02-19 3 OIL GAS 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 Con sumption from57 words
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Advertisement424 1914-02-19 3 -l^P* w r.v.v ****?a ffA I\^K^ r% v.v^v.v.\^^V.'.'. l .'.'.'..^Xv- iXvJXXv:-:-: :•:•>>:•:•: •:•:•:•:•:•:•>;•:•:•:•:•:•: ::•:•:•■.•:•:•:•>:•:• Ll! Nerve Strain HUCKS (the well-known Flying Man), of Gate Terrace^ London, England, writes: rcss my appreciation of Phosferine. I felt myself in a curious state of ension, brought on, no doubt, by the severe caused424 words
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Advertisement197 1914-02-19 3 FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" Kerosene THE CHEAPEST REFINED^uToi^rHE^ARKET "Cross H will give you MORE POWER at i LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS d^-i AIT P er 4-GaUon tin V-"- #^O including Duty) THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Coy. (Straits Settlements). LIMITED WINCHESTER197 words
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Article321 1914-02-19 4 In summarizing the teak trade in 1913 Messrs Denny, Mott, and Dickson (Limited) remark that it continued in a state of -iou. As they anticipated in their re port of a year ago, the very limited ship mentB of tirst class quality from liurma and Siam could321 words
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Article146 1914-02-19 4 IRRIGATION IN SI AM. In consequence of the steady increase in the expenditure of the country without any corresponding increase in the revenue, and also of the smallness of the rice crops in two successive years, the Government of Siain is reconsidering the question of irrigation. According to a report146 words
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Article118 1914-02-19 4 Statk of Affairs in Manila. Manila, Jan. 23. There are hundreds of \mericans in Manila out of work and some ire destitute as a result of the retrenchments during the past few months, the completion of the Nisayan railroads, the reduction of public works and the Filipinion118 words
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Advertisement118 1914-02-19 4 si as ;t si ai n n as n»nnnnnnn■■■■ n n n ij R NESTLES and KOHLERS CHOCOLATES i l>a^^^^ Sii* H iw Si <feCT fin? '^vL-tv 1 IB' b Bin vvf' r oB ■^■1 I^lHi^^^l^V^CjLT^^^T7/^tl.^HE CZ* CHOCOLATE %u*h^*j«isaßsg&i- v ..•.•Taßga P^!»^a^ P 018 SO NOURISHING THAT EVERY TABLET MAKES118 words
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Advertisement87 1914-02-19 4 For Cuisine AND Cleanliness TRY THE EMPIRE HOTEL. KUALA LUMPUR. 5-12 5-6 OLD PETER MACKENZIE'S GENUINE WHISKY The'best that can be had SOLD AT GAGGINO Co., Robin's Glycerophosphate. Granulated Tablets: Indicated in cases of Rickets. Very valuable during pregnancy and lactation for children during development and for the feebleness of87 words
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Advertisement94 1914-02-19 4 Chs J. GAUPP Co., 33, RAFFLES PLACE. Chronometer -Makers and Marine Opticians, Always have on hand Complete Stocks of Nautical Instruments. LORD KELVIN COMPASSES AND SOUNDING MACHINES. 4 HEZZANITH M COMPASSES AND INSTRUMENTS. BEST LONDON MADE CHRONOMETERS. SEXTANTS, KEW A CERTIFIED. MERCURIAL AND ANEROID BAROMETERS. TYPHOON BAROMETERS. SELF REGISTERING BAROMETERS,94 words
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Advertisement273 1914-02-19 4 lm| RIGID /ft LIGHT 4^fe*L 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 4 gj ins. wide. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN,273 words
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349 1914-02-19 5 REORGANISATION OF THE TURKISH DOCKYARDS. »re glad to pot on record Mtftblt access for Hritish t»tprt— in Turk. tion it greater by the fact iu view is one which will r |onj« felt b\ British Shipping of the jjlobe. By the con_;ned by the Turkish Government D d ihe Armstrong349 words
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Article275 1914-02-19 5 pßKJi'imiAi. rwwii -ace was given on .Jan. 22. before to Dominions Royal Commission at Scot land Houtt, under the presidency of Sir Edgar Vincent, with reference to the organisation and work of the various branches of the Board of Trade for dealing with British traders in connection275 words
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Article100 1914-02-19 5 4 fact in connection with •>een noticed in (^ueensv «"itU an ordinary plant, says the > 4:ir Journal," after the first *°ot from the eye has made fairly good t a doaen or more shoots come u ,>atue eye. These have to make r wa J against the100 words
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Advertisement57 1914-02-19 5 J 4 1 Kht me eucalyptus oil, iday gait they triad to spoil f***t 1 had to cry out M stop Ji m* it >ust like a chemist's shop. 41 no good, my cold grew worse. jjM lighter grew my slender purse ■y brought Woods' Great Peppermi»t I saved m57 words
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Advertisement253 1914-02-19 5 PHE satisfaction of knowing you have the best sauce gives the crowning touch to the enjoyment of each meal. And your satisfaction is just as great when you 5 know that LEA PERRiNS' is also the cheapest— because it goes jartktr and gives most satisfaction, appetite and enjoyment. w I253 words
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Advertisement213 1914-02-19 5 \^m^ your Children %&]s[ against weakness k^f JJLfI I by giving them \T>A\ Wk 4 k^PPI F? D 'tm Cod Liver Oil Kj H with Malt Extract }JXq It increases their strength, builds V/oQ U P their growing bodies and gives M) them a hardy constitution. It n^n nourishes the213 words
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Advertisement70 1914-02-19 5 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo f hart Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Fro sen Meats etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads on short notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 i.m. te70 words
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Miscellaneous1061 1914-02-19 5 pa33Ekc::s exp::ied. Per P A O str Medina, oonnocHnf wltii the str India at ColonihD. dip Feb *o 1 Him W. Clark, H. P. T. Bar ry. Mr A fiJ It ]t< van. Mr AMr L V. F *rs J. A. Mr Mrs E. Everest, tf 1. An* R. Burdett.1,061 words
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Article64 1914-02-19 6 Domestic Occurences. MARRIAGE. Hidbrkt Trkacher.— On the lltta Jan., at 8t PaulV, Knishtsbridge, by the Revd. F. B. linborn (uocle of the bride), Samuel Edward Hibbert, Captain Royal Artillery, youngest »on of the latie c olonel F. G. Hibbert In E "ID Dorothy, younger daughter of Sir William Hood Treacher,64 words
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Article, Illustration1737 1914-02-19 6 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, Feb. 19, 1914. f 'S r ;-.-*rf te FeUpiec. LoT»Jt3 Bio i*s»« It needs but little watching of the recent telegrams referring to the respective attitudes of Greece and Turkey, to a less extent of Italy, in regard to the destinies of the Aegean Islands,1,737 words
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Article472 1914-02-19 6 Mr Darby, Manager of Sungei Gettah Estate, is lying seriously ill. Mr Joseph Fraser, a well known Ceylon planter, is expected this month on a visit to the F.M.S. At the Hariina Hall to night the famous I Zigomar film will be shown for the last I time. Another bicycle472 words
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Article269 1914-02-19 6 tl i ost Singapore people, ami mteers, know that. the J. Mali is the headquarters of Garrison Artiller> stationed at and of other branches of ;i 1( nected with the pnfan gether a very joyous spot altn.. tolerably healthy A wmm I to build a Soldiers' Institute on269 words
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Article278 1914-02-19 6 Browne- 111 At the Church of the Assumption the marriage was solemnised of Mr Archibald William Browne, Draftsman. Survey I* pertinent, to Miss Beatrice Keutens. second daughter of Mrs P. Reutens. 'I M. Duvelle officiated. The bride, who was given ;i\\ q b\ her brother, Mr J. b.278 words
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Article199 1914-02-19 6 The birthday of Mencins is brated by the Confuciai. I V*** on the 26th inst. Mr J. R. O. Aldworth. Controller c Labour, is due back fron. Hoi 2«th. (T. O. M.) Mr John Somerville. who ing a brief return visit to turns to England by the «'b morning. A199 words
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Advertisement189 1914-02-19 6 SCOTCH WHISKIES g UNDOUBTED GOOD QUALITY. I BH Very Old Highland Blend 9.50 per doz. wff^W Club $11-00 per cioz. "*^m Watson's No. 10... $13-00 per doz. I Griffin's 4 POLO Brand $13-50 per do*. ""Ri"£*<W Extra Special M CHOP RAJAH $14-00 per doz. L^^J BULLOCH LADE'S (White Label) $14-25189 words
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Article94 1914-02-19 7 TARIFF REFORM VOTE. What Unionists Propose. Kkl'TKß> SEBVIOB. London rVo. 17. On the motion for an amendment for tariff reform to the reply \ddress, Sir Stanley Buckmaster on bebulf of the Government ridiculed the anaemic proposal." Mr Hon:ir Law. supporting the amendthat the Belgian was approximately the system94 words
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Article127 1914-02-19 7 London. Feb. 18. Mr Bonar Law in a MMMBfte to the I'niomst candidate for reen trusts that the result of the 1 )n will help the Government to up its mind on the subject of lister. He says that Mr Masterman is specially identified with the Insurance127 words
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Article62 1914-02-19 7 u time Lord Winterton 6Ug gttteti the withdrawal of the deportation order against dalbraith Cole, of East \fnca. Mr Har court replied that he did not at present propose to reopeu the matter. Mr Charles Roberts. Liberal M.P. for the ity of Lincoln since 1906 has been appointed under62 words
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Article147 1914-02-19 7 Trying to Fit in the Bits. oustantiuople. Feb. 17. The Grand :er in receiving the diplomatists, re affirmed the Forte's resolve to respect the decisions of the Powers. He believed that the next step would be the retrocession of the Aegean Islands occupied by Italy. This would147 words
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Article52 1914-02-19 7 A Volunteer Funeral. Penang, Feb 18. A military funeral was accorded to Mr ner, who was a member of the Maxim •action of the Volunteer Corps. The Rev. K. W. Haines, the Chaplain, officiated and there was a very large attendance at the emetery whilst numerous beautiful wreaths52 words
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Article103 1914-02-19 7 Over thirty leading Europeans, directors or secretaries, were summoned by the pany Registrar, Mr Sarwar, before Mr Mitchell for breaches of the Company Ordinance 18H9, in not holding meetings, not filing accounts, etc. Hon. Mr A. K. Adams complained that all Beach street and Weld Quay had103 words
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Article77 1914-02-19 7 The Appeal Court was crowded for the appeal of the Attorney General against the magistrate's decision in the case of Mr Henderson who was charged with not registering his motor car. It was held that the Ordinance required every car to be legistered, and a previous licence77 words
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Article36 1914-02-19 7 A quiet wedding took place on Feb 10th M the Wesleyan Church, Hongkong, Mr J. i'^inson Maughan, a.b.i.b.1., being mar r:ed to Miss Winifred Lawrence of Newcattle on-Tyne, who arrived from England a few days ago.36 words
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Article223 1914-02-19 7 LORD MURRAY EXPLAINS. Good Intentions but bad Judgment. [By Submarine Cable]. Rkutbr's Skhvici. London, Feb. 17. In the House of Lords, Lord Murray, the Master of Ehbank, made a personal statement with regard to the American Marconi transactions. He said that the facts were known and that any error223 words
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Article52 1914-02-19 7 Melbourne, Feb. 16. The slaughtermen have resumed work, the Municipality having agreed to do the cleansing of the abattoirs. The butchers' employees are now demanding 78s a week for forty eight hours work, aud consequently another strike is most probable. At Sydney four thousand luen are at52 words
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Article50 1914-02-19 7 Brussels, Feb. 16. The King was riding in the morning in the Forest of Soignes when his horse stumbled over a stone and fell with the King, whose ieft arm was broken. The fracture was set and the condition of His Majesty is satisfactory.50 words
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Article26 1914-02-19 7 New York, Feb. 17. President Wilson will veto the Immigration Bill if it is presented to him for signature containing a literacy test.26 words
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Article23 1914-02-19 7 Nairobi, Feb. 18. Oil has been discovered near Lake Albert; and there are indications of a Held large in extent.23 words
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Article16 1914-02-19 7 Berlin, Feb. 17. The Reichstag has passed the vote for the Olympic Games.16 words
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Article16 1914-02-19 7 Paris, Feb. 18.— The father of Harry Fragson has died in prison.16 words
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Article131 1914-02-19 7 What was said at the Club. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 18. In the Supreme Court here, to day, Mr Justice Woodward, who was about to rehear a case in connection with which he had previously disagreed with the verdict of the assessors, remarked that since131 words
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Article33 1914-02-19 7 Smoke Sheds Burnt Out. {Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Feb 18. At Pantai Estates, Seremban, on Saturday night, the smoke sheds were burnt out and a considerable quantity of rubber destroyed.33 words
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Article58 1914-02-19 7 Mr E. L. Talma, second magistrate, passed sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment on Seah Nea Seng on a charge of dishonestly retaining stolen property a quantity of ginseng, valued at $800, taken from the premises of Tan Kia Joo. Two other men are still under charge58 words
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Article40 1914-02-19 7 SECOND EFFECTS OF THE BOOMLET. London, Feb. 17. There is a further decline in the rubber share market, with some recovery towards the finish. The price of rubber is a fraction lower but the market is quiet.40 words
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Article423 1914-02-19 7 Singapore, Feb. 1«. The steady rise in Rubber received a slight check during the week and consequently all sterling shares had a consider able set back for one day. but some have to-day recovered part of this loss. Local Rubbers are almost staguant the demand is only423 words
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Article123 1914-02-19 7 The quarterly returns of imports and exports for the last quarter of 1913 are now published. The summaries 6how. being an increase of 9143,747 or £16,770, due entirely to Penang's increase of 5i millions, against Singapore's 95,103,076 decrease. Decrease $6,515,569 or £760,150, all settlements showing a decrease, Singapore123 words
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Article193 1914-02-19 7 The Straits Sheet Almanac, the annual production of the Pinang Gazette Press, is, as usual, an eminently useful article. It combines, besides the usual large type calendar for 1914, those for the Chinese and Mohammedans. Much general information in concise, tabulated form regard ing the Straits Settlements and F. M.193 words
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Article245 1914-02-19 7 It may be of some interest to members of the Colonial Civil Service to see in what way old members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery have prospered in the service, post hoc, but not necessarily propter hoc. In the first place there was245 words
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Article248 1914-02-19 7 The aunual water carnival of the Penaug Swimming Club took place at Tanjong Bungah. The attendance was good, there being mauy ladies present. The Club House was nicely decorated, while the illuminations at dusk were very picturesque. The Town Band was present aud played lively selections throughout248 words
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Article189 1914-02-19 7 Remembering Mrs Weldon, I can quite understand the objections of the Bar to the idea of lady barristers. One or two good-looking, eloquent women who know how to use their advantages would mop up all the briefs at nisi prius. As soon as the plaintiff had189 words
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Article165 1914-02-19 7 A Touching Incident. Paris, Jan. 22. A lady dressed in the deepest of mourning was walking, leaning on a companion's arm, down the Champs Ely sees when an old man, shivering and in rags, passed painfully by. Though he did not ask for alms, the lady in mourning165 words
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Advertisement13 1914-02-19 7 For all internal complaints. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 80 cents a bottle.13 words
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Advertisement227 1914-02-19 7 China Dinner Services THE SENORA If /> Complete sets for 12 People with 1 Meat Dishes I TigiUMi Dishes and two Sauce Tureens. PRICE $19-50. Half Sets Supplied if Desired. In Delicate Pale Green or Pale Blue Colourings on white ROBINSON Co. KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd. Beg to announce a227 words
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Advertisement634 1914-02-19 8 Shipping AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE. THE s.s. AFGHAN PRINCE is due on the 27th inst., and will take cargo for Manila, Cebu, and Yokohama. She has excellent accommodation for a limited number of passengers. For freight and passage apply to HUTTBNBACH BROTHERS Co.. Agents. 19-2 17-1 INDOCHINA S. N. CO., Ltd.634 words
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Advertisement606 1914-02-19 8 Shipping n7y7k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the606 words
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Advertisement530 1914-02-19 8 Shipping OCEAN S.S. Co., ltd AND CHINA MUTUAL S. N. Co., Ltd Th. Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and Liver530 words
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Advertisement647 1914-02-19 8 E Shipping OflT LGERIES MARITIHES NAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Amazone Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Atlantiquc Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 Paul Lecat Mar 29 Australien Mar 30 Cordill£re April 12 Amazone April 13 Polynesien April 26 Atlantiqur April 27 Magellan647 words
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Advertisement675 1914-02-19 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, BremeD IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vioe vetsa) Port Bald, Buez, Aden, Colombo, Fenang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and Kobe675 words
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Advertisement541 1914-02-19 8 Shipping P. &6T STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY Fop China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through BiUg of Lading ihsued tor Chin* Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and America Steamers will leave Singapore on or ibooi MAIL LINES Homeward (for Edropbi From Singapore, connecting a Colombo541 words
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Advertisement864 1914-02-19 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND V/estern Pacific Railway Co. he New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. f r&iuig inn Ne* 21.000 Tod Triple Screw Turbine Liners "SHINYO MARU m "TENYO gAKC" and864 words
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Advertisement1634 1914-02-19 9 SINGAPORE'S OSIY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INY £*STEr7To^P«T^ PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Oid Jewry, EX. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act1,634 words
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Article1121 1914-02-19 10 The Singapore Automobile Club is leading a brisker life than it did at one time, and has quite an imposing list of members, which we hope will go on growing yearly. The latest edition of the Club handbook is a distinctly informative and useful one and contains a1,121 words
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Article128 1914-02-19 10 At the very end of last year, the highestpowered and fastest mercantile motor vessel was successfully put into service. This was the Fionia, in which two 2,000 i.h.p. four cycle motors are installed. Such a boat is quite comparable with some of the world's largest and most128 words
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Article56 1914-02-19 10 The Municipal char-a-banc is becoming a popular feature of most towns of any size in South Africa. It has been found that a considerable amount of passenger traffic is altogether lost outside the area of the tramway systems, and so far very successful results have56 words
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Advertisement205 1914-02-19 10 By Appointment To H.M. King George V. "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 q Q Q divided amongst all other makes, Zb/O British and foreign combined.205 words
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Advertisement255 1914-02-19 10 HAVE HOPE. Neuralgia caa be oared Those darting, agonizing pains Qan be stopped^! Restful Bleep and pleasant days may be yours You can get relief NOW this very day and hour— by the use of Little's Oriental Balm. The marvellous efficiency of this wonderful remedy is almost beyond belief. Yet255 words
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Advertisement127 1914-02-19 10 i WE HAVE I REDUCED I THE I PRICE I FOR 1 760 > 100, 810 100, 870 100 CONTINENTAL I 111 RIBBED COVERS 101 m 100 mm Tyres fit the respective 90 mm Rims ja 100 m/m Tyres will give a greater mileage I CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER Go. I127 words
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Article1477 1914-02-19 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Feb. 17. Jap. luauE. Paid. Last Div Butbbb shll.khb 85,000 2b 2fi Ailagar 9% 1 lO£ 2 4$ SOO,(XO Tl £1 Anglo-Java 3 10? 4 9 150,000 2s 26 Anglo-Malay 24% int 10 9 11 7* 50,000 2b 2h1,477 words
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Article64 1914-02-19 11 (COBBBCTBD DF 90 Feb. 1 Bank 4me 2.4 f demand 2 4 3-82 Private credits Bmi 2-4 7-16 24 11 It France demand Rank 294 i Germany, demand 288} India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand 17?% Yokohama, demand 114% Java, demand Ml Bangkok, demand 66} Sovereigns. Bank Buying $8.6464 words
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Article149 1914-02-19 11 Feb. 18. Tin 150 tone sold 191.15 Gambiet buyers 6.50 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pora buyers 19.00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina)149 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement70 1914-02-19 11 OVERLAND CARS. The Handsome 1914 Models are now available. Painted Olive green with 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 also be had with electric selfstarter $200. extra. Send for full particulars to Huttenbach70 words
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Advertisement66 1914-02-19 11 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles in English with phonetic equivalent in MaUy, Contains— Bazaars Account (52 weeks), Cook's Cash Account, Beef and Mutton Account Dhobie's Account, Summary of Monthly House Expenditure, Tables tor Calculating Wages Due. Bazaar Weights and Measures, Fruits Indigenous to Singapore, Ac.66 words
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Miscellaneous887 1914-02-19 11 VESSELS IN POUT. Steamer. Nat Tonnage Marte. PrO n, Consignee. For Atlas Brit 367 Vijgonboom Pladjoe, 16 2 As Pet Co Uncertain feeße Behn Meyer Penang 19 B. Whatt Hm Brit 195 Troan Anambas, 27-12 Siantan Co Anambai Batavier Brit 215 Simpson Natunae, 912 Teo Ho Lye Natunas Buyskes Dut887 words
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Miscellaneous93 1914-02-19 11 WEATHER KEPiRT Bar Wind. Tem. Ham. Sky I. BK. 18th 6a CalmO 72 o MN. 'Bth 10a .764 WSWI 26 t'i b BK. 10th 2P 29.96 Bouthl 75 o WN. 18th 4P .761 S6E3 17 82 b Kandang Kerban Hospital, F«b. 17. 9 a.m. t p.m. 9 p.m. Barom. 8293 words
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S.C.C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
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Article292 1914-02-19 12 Championship. J. A. Dean beat G. G. Hill, 6—4, 6—3. G. E. Teale beat J. H. K. Hesselink, 6—B, 6—8,6—3. R. B. B. Donnell beat K. Hobzhener, 6—o, 6—o. Lt. D. M. Black beat Lt. <i. de Hoghton, I I—6, 6—3, 6—l. F. Ruchwaldy beat F. H. Streeten,292 words
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Article244 1914-02-19 12 D. Class Singles. c E. B. Meredith v A. Knox Wilson. C. Milton v D. W. Reid. L. R. Daines v J. C. Wright. D. McLeod Craik v E. G. Jones. E. C. H. Charlwood v P. Frandsen. l>. T. Frost v Myles. A. <i. Townsend v D.244 words
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LADIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
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Article36 1914-02-19 12 Miss Gunn and Capt. Day beat Mrs Hewan and Mr Mugliston, 6—4, 6—5. Mrs Saunders and Mrs Robertson beat Mrs Ridout and Mrs Vowler, 6—4, 6—3. Mrs Hartnell beat Mr& Peirce, 4—6, 6—4, 6—3.36 words
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Article27 1914-02-19 12 Miss Feindel and Mr Black v Mrs Saunders and Mr A. I>. Allan. Miss Gunn and Capt. Day v Mrs Gansloser and Mr Miles.27 words
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Article19 1914-02-19 12 Miss Feindel v Miss Men/.ies. Miss McLean and Dr. Naughton v Mr and Mrs W. Marsh.19 words
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Article55 1914-02-19 12 Both batches cf griffins, the thoroughbreds and the horse griffins, have arrived here and can be inspected, the former at Morton's yard the latter at Abrams. All the thoroughbreds have been subscribed for, but a few of the others are still wanting applications, which should be sent in55 words
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Article422 1914-02-19 12 A Lesson to Notoriktv Hunters. A journalist on the staff of the Eclair has played a practical joke on French members of Parliament, which recalls the story of a popular play recently produced on the London stage. Every Deputy or Senator is glad of an opportunity of422 words
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Article369 1914-02-19 12 Claims for £2,600,000. Before the Supreme Court at Wftlhti gton arguments relating to corapenvi.cn for the loss of life and property wh be Titanic foundered have been begun. he main question at issue is whether Le Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, own* ers of the Titanic, must face369 words
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Article86 1914-02-19 12 Madras, February 9. The death by drowning of Mr Hew Ramsay Ross was reported yesterday morning at Adyar. Mr Ross was bathing in Adyar bar with Mr McCulloch and going beyond his depth he was drowned. Mr McCulloch made a gallant but unavailing, effort to save his86 words
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Article872 1914-02-19 12 Our Neglect of the South African Lesson. Mr Edgar Cramraond delivered an address to the Aldershot Military Society at the Prince Consort's Library on "Finance and War," and uttered a warning against the dangers of neglecting to profit by the findings of the Royal Commission on the872 words
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Article66 1914-02-19 12 "Present conditions and the police record for 1913 urgently call for the re introduction of the bamboo," states Mr E. C. Pearce, in a letter addressed to the senior C on 6ul General Mr D. Sitter t, the representative of Belgium, at Shanghai. The letter, which supports of views of66 words
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Article215 1914-02-19 12 The N.D.L. coasting steamer Chow Fa loads local and transhipment cargo for British North Borneo ports. The Inverclyde and the Tsurugi6an Maru discharge cargoes of Japanese coals at the wharves. When the P. O, China arrived in port yesterday morning, a case of smallpox was reported, one of215 words
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Article92 1914-02-19 12 A large crowd of spectators watched the match between the Straits United and the Straits Jovial F. C. on the Association's ground yesterday afternoon. In the first half both sides pressed hard and attacked vigorously but failed to find the net. In the second half92 words
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Article58 1914-02-19 12 An Indian collector of revenue was discussing the different types of young men sent out as bis assistants by the Government. I prefer the classical to the mathematical men," he said. The Wranglers are always bringing me schemes for improving the revenue of my province. The classical men don't bring58 words
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Advertisement198 1914-02-19 12 Prosperous and Progressive in 1913. APPLICATIONS received for New Policies Amounted to GOLD $42,220,722-71 An increase of $4, 000,000 over 1912. Total ANNUITIES GOLD $2,509,825-07 An increase of $500,000. Sun Life Assce. Co., of Canada. S. J. HOWE. Manner Smokers of discrimination I always select GARRICK SMOKING TOBACCO rj^^^ I*198 words
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Miscellaneous442 1914-02-19 12 SHIPS AT THE WHARVES. East Wharf (Basin)— Nil East Wharf Section I— Dunera, Fazilka, Hong Sheers Wharf— Nil Bee Main Wharf Sec. 2— Ellora, Saikai Maru 3— Seang Bee 4 Tosa Maru s—Chow5 Chow Fa 6 lnverclyde, Pheinius, Circe New Dock Bee. 7 (Under construction.) West Wharf Sec. 8-Kamo Mara,442 words
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