The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 February 1914
1914-02-20
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-02-20 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. PEN CENTS SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1914. NO K06515 words
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Article116 1914-02-20 1 Lawn Tennis results ou page 12. A very successful children's concert was given last evening Page 6. The new experimental army rifle is to be abandoned Page 7. South Africa b;is made a good score against the M. C. C. Page 7 Mr Balfour has spoken strongly116 words
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Article1625 1914-02-20 1 It was a hitter d;.\ that I set out from Kaho, tbe bead works of the-Shwebo irri gatiou system, to ride to Monhla, the Poituguese village. hitter cold it uas as the north wind blew over that sand bank on tbe Mv where the storks sit1,625 words
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Advertisement251 1914-02-20 1 i ..i-. ■MMWMBMMBPBBaWBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBMWMMMMMMBB^BBBBJi POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT February 20. SPLENDID FEATURE FILM In l Keels, Length 4,830 feet. In Satan's Toils By thr. "Apex Film Co. oi London, AM) PATHE'S ANIMATED GAZETTE (179 th Edition). IB SHOW WM TO 11 P.M. An Excellent Variety Programme In J kk First Show 7.30251 words
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Advertisement437 1914-02-20 1 ~K— MM**— M— W~t— SW IWW».."Hf«UI^WBW»'m.«'III ll ■*«■<— —»^»»—M— M_»— Mil. I _IM #aaaV <«_Qa3llB_Ba-a^ A STUPENDOUS ATTRACTION I ENTITLED SB War Correspondents I ((Denmark Masterpiece War Films) fi Length 6,000 ft. Depicting Thrilling Adventur sof Rival War Correspondents, ra^intj fight, terrible cannonades, sinking of an ironclad man of war,437 words
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Advertisement209 1914-02-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanted: Storekeepers; Cashier Page 2. Asiatic Petroleum Co for Cross kerosene Page 3. Notice to debtors of tbe Kwong Yik Rank Page 2. Shipping: X.P.M., H.A.L., latest sail ings Pages 8 and 9. Guinness extra foreign stout is 6old by (Caldbeck Macgregor- Page 7. Ginufifah by Star Opera209 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous220 1914-02-20 1 THE WEEK Friday 20th High Water— s-' < 8 42 p.m. P. <_ O. Outward mail due. Saturday 21st. High Water— 6-4-> a.m 9 43 p.m. S. R. E. (v) Shoot. I J 0 p.m.. S V. A. Specials at Fort, launch 2-30 p.m. Sunday 22nd. Hign Water— S 18220 words
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Advertisement342 1914-02-20 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO; COMPANY, iPoR BEST ENGLISH MADE GRAMOPHONES FROM $25 TO $150 RELIABLE MOTOR?. FINE TONED SOUND BOXES. SOLIDLY BUILT CABINETS. HIGHLY PLATED FITTINGS. I_.hfSTR.Th NS AND CURC LlftTV POST VMMM ON AHTM.U •TION. GUAN KIAT CO. Ship-Chandi.krs. 37, PHILLIP STREET. GOVERNMENT MUNC PAL CONTRACTORS Oeneral Importers and Exporters342 words
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Advertisement555 1914-02-20 2 Notices NOTICE. THE KWONG YIK BANKING, Co Ltd., (IN LIQUIDATION). The Liquidators of the above Company Messis Lim Peng Siang, Leow Chia Beng und W. Lowther Kemp. Chartered Accounta t, heieby give notice that all persons owing monies to the Company are required to pay the same forthwith to the555 words
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Advertisement878 1914-02-20 2 Notices COVtRKMENT NOTICE. Tender* Nvili be re< ci* ed at tbe COLONIAL ENGINEER'S ni. up to noon of the 3rd March 1_»1 lor ihe 10l owing works j Erecti-.u of fourteen Clerks' Quarters at Peuang L me 2. Election of fmr additional Dressers' i Quartern at Ihe lan Tick Si878 words
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Advertisement510 1914-02-20 2 To Let TO LET LOCHABER -SCOTTS ROAD This Cotnruodinus r< including a billiard room, 4 bed loom*, large compound and ELECTRIC LIGHT AND FANS. Entry Ist April 19.4. Rent _r1 75 per month. Apply to DONALDSON A BURKINSHAW. 20-2 mwf up TO BE LET UNFURNISHED. IThe pleasantly situated residence known510 words
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Advertisement540 1914-02-20 2 Wanted POSITION VACANT FOR CASHIER Who aaa n Vtj. Mmm\\ East As;. 1.., 1 t«. 20-2 WANTED One Ston I.e. fm tmk Slaj^ keepers tor Im|>ort Godow u Sei nt\ quired. Apply to IMPORT 20-2 WANTED l.igiue l)ii\«i Im Hntish Nm,:, I Apply by letter GUTHRIL Co Lm 14.1 WANTED540 words
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Article697 1914-02-20 3 The Pkoi'osf.u New Cables Mr Charles Bright contributes to the current number of the "(Quarterly Review" an inctructive article ou Inter Imperial Telegraphy," in which he urges ihe esta blishment of a complete system of cable communication between the various parts of the Kmpire, such system to be697 words
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Article125 1914-02-20 3 It was announced on Jau 2 2nd that the council of the National Rifle Association had decided to throw opeu the due ranges at l.isley for the purposes of Sunday shooting. Such a course had been urged upon the council for some years past at the125 words
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Article57 1914-02-20 3 OIL GAS POWER. Diesel, Semi Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants enquirers for thts i lass 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 from57 words
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Advertisement218 1914-02-20 3 Spllllp/ Protect gpclf your Children SSjH against weakness raSf UMui by glv,n 8 ta.m (rviAN k K F P I FP'i Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract jg£ It increases their strength, builds Ajw up their growing bodies and gives QQ them a hardy constitution. It Ajjjjj nourishes the brain218 words
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Advertisement718 1914-02-20 3 g Another of C. B.s DelicaciefT* BBB33^! C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES UNEXCELLED. I f Crosse Blackwell guarantee /mWlimgzv^^ H •tiese and all (heir other table delicacies to be JpSSig *jS produced undtr ideal conditions of cleanliness. 1 S_S^ft_??SS_ B H3_' ."j i ,i »Jw_? B_p__b_^ •'dß I Ci ._T_ i'718 words
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Advertisement433 1914-02-20 4 M^^ MMl^^^"^^^^"^^^^^^^^^ M^^^^^^^^^'__~_ l ~^_i Fta a m aaa» mam mmt mam ataa aam aam aam mm _HI LK A\AI D ""STERILJZED mIlk""" 81 > Y~ BRAND 1 NEVER VARIES. II I tf~_C >"iy __T Pure Fresh Cows' Milk. "MILKMAID Sterilized Milk. W*l I V 1 f&r/iI^&CL-* This an.lysis is433 words
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Advertisement217 1914-02-20 4 For Cuisine! I 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 j GAGGINO Co., ROBINS IODONE. IODO-PEPTONE OR PEPTONATE OF IODONE Drops lndicated in cases of [Asthma, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Cardiac affection, etc. Physiological combination217 words
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Advertisement200 1914-02-20 4 C J. GAUPP Co., 33, RAFFLES PLACE. j Chronometer -Makers and Marine Opticians, •i Always have on hand Complete Stocks of Nautical Instruments. j LORD KELVIN COMPASSES AND SOUNDING MACHINES. v HEZZANITH COMPASSES AND INSTRUMENTS. I BEST LONDON MADE CHRONOMETERS. SEXTANTS, KEW A CERTIFIED. MERCURIAL AND ANEROID BAROMETERS. TYPHOON BAROMETERS.200 words
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Advertisement137 1914-02-20 4 At R,G,D /fl 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 3J ins. wide. FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN, MEYER Co.,137 words
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Article514 1914-02-20 5 K-«nM\Tr> 15 Im n m Cm \\i: il Estimate! for KM 4 came or consideration ia the First Chamber SI i es General of Holland, and gave oteresting discussion. r o i; olutioiiur> I op» nit] referred to tbe attitude of Minister la the mutter of514 words
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Article193 1914-02-20 5 I H VN Pakknt- I' !.KM iropean, residence in the East i vantages and :i good many and the moot pronounced the predicament in which in finds himself when he chili! i en home tt) be educi •cd. i i» ia England of .0:1 of Assistant lar]193 words
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Article815 1914-02-20 5 Pei I' O str Medina, connecting with the •it India at Colombo, due Feb *0 Mrs A Miss aT, I.i rk, H. h. i hu, ry. Mr A Mrs H. Be van. Mr Mr_» L V Fox, Mrs J. A. Webster, Mr A Mrs E. Everest B Knight.815 words
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Article208 1914-02-20 5 Per NY X str lyoMaru, March 9.— 1). Main, Birchall. Mi A Mrs Fei rand i children A nurse, Mi Mrs Bonnet. Mi A Mrs Kius. y. Mis 1). L. Gray A 2 children, Mrs Johcson. Mrs LittleWtmm A i childi. n. Per NY X sir Hirano208 words
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Advertisement839 1914-02-20 5 Wm* jkß i■ i*_ai ii__i i n* fjo/^ Ctn///o/ farr^hfj^^Jjmit irith WOLFE'S^ I Aromatic |f SCHNAPPS I wherever you may I It is to ordinary M spirits what chamjKi^n is to ordinary wines, P v representing the supreme p rfc:tion of a B I|3Tj disti led spirit, and the highest839 words
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Advertisement194 1914-02-20 5 FORTHCOMING FURNITURE SALES. March 7th At Hillside, Mount Sophia f r eatlag Government Hill) '-3. m. Wax polished Teak flemehotd Furniture, gla s ware. Ph.iedware, also a good collect iou of plant-. The property of A. Ochs Esq. March 14th At Nas?im Lodge, Nassim Hill, Tanglin 1.10 P.M., Teak Household194 words
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Advertisement229 1914-02-20 5 GLASS ANO PORCELAIN RUBBER LATEX CUP. IN HALF LEMON AND FLAT BOTTOM SHAPE. SAMPLE FUEE ON APPLICATION APPLY TO G. OTOMUNE Co. RII i $ART_<_ TELE IJIWaWSi^i_XJL/\_le Bombay p i Our new patent Low Set Express Cushions can be fitted to any Billiard Table, making it for playing purposes as229 words
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Advertisement27 1914-02-20 5 01 v rigaud s J I^ANANGA .yP TOILET WATER Bfcf^r jam of imitations. l^^ffiM V. RIGAUD iPffifr* PBKIUMIH F^aSse£aH| 8. rue Vmenne. 8 m\X tm*^ *aris~F ranee27 words
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Article, Illustration16 1914-02-20 6 1 t_ P.___i tr* NoQi*. M«W_a*. r..'i_- 'In:.:: Dei ei-vis.* amamtt 9mm16 words
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Article2208 1914-02-20 6 It will be agreed, we think, that Mr BALrorit, having now for a long lime dissociated himself from party re« pooaibilitiea, has become almost as detacheJ from party iitTairs in the House of Commons as Lord ROSBBBBV is in the House of Lords. As evidence of2,208 words
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Article44 1914-02-20 6 Erratic and Weak. (From <)>,r Otra Louder. j. After erratic movements. hare Market closed weak. The price of ruhh, M (i amely 2s sd. At the audio, and that 1,200 tons will i„ S..n«_ai Chomor dedans ividend of 10 per cent44 words
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Article325 1914-02-20 6 A very enthusiastic and n .ai.hering tif thp juvenile mm ><>im ...t. n ded the Children ibe Victoria Memorial Hall .v t( j„. ifteruoon. Thepragmnime w_> mactom so esseUo* bm aud -unable 10 ;be eooasfaa th. beias. amply demonstrated i>. tmrnmrntmAmm of tire frnwa, u d ri«oro«ah325 words
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Article81 1914-02-20 6 The above place of entertain on a very exciting film to night m the story of two war correspondent*, one of whom robs the other ol a rstasMi latter of introduction, but fails in the cud to profit by hi 6 wickedness. The dory i< woven into81 words
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Article115 1914-02-20 6 We regret to announce tbe death of Mr A. Warner, of Messrs. Brown. Phillips aai Stewart, which took place in Peuang at the General Hospital, where he was mi mitted on Saturday morning .from acute inflammation of the kidn< The deceased wa6 only 21 and115 words
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Article126 1914-02-20 6 Vv.li.N'l C .Ml V I IIMM Among Ipoh s insanitary plague must be classed the vagrant s« under Brewster Bridge, says the Timet Malaya. It may be news to soi to hear that the Colony still exist" the recent clearances of vagi ants, tm despite the fact126 words
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Advertisement310 1914-02-20 6 j GOLF! GOLF!! l^^*^^*^^! BEN SAVERS' I &Sjs' I UNIVERSAL GOLFER Lg|^^^_^^H^^i PRACTICE AT HOME 1 TOM MORRIS Z I FULL, RAMGE NOW DISPLAYED LITTLE'S SPO*TS DEPARTMENT c»__a^r_______.TJS^»ii'ii'ii iii__M--Ma-Bis_-SBS-MB--3__B-_S-B__-S_-__S------BB ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT GRAND CONCERT BY -_r-__^_ Tournie dcs MALAPIATS From »-30 to 11 P m. NIGHTLY (Except310 words
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Article291 1914-02-20 7 AN INTOLERABLE IDEA. Chance of Civil War. I Bj Sala_.sfi_a Q_Ms|. Kki t. k'. mtoWHB |„n Fe >. 1^ Mr Balfour speaking il >iue Kule protest meeting in the ienouuced th»» Bill. Although he 1 m**M in law md order, be strongly C Ister was291 words
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Article70 1914-02-20 7 leh Speaking in tbe lieich »'ag at the Budget Committee meeting Herr Solf said that tbe British colonial < {ministration might serve as a model to 'i .many in any contemplated reform of •rmau system in the direction of strengthening local administration. question of a constitution fcr70 words
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Article52 1914-02-20 7 sburg Feb 1 s The newspapers iv that the Kiel, boy mentioned a tom neen fouud alive and well at He ran away from borne. PERU'S PRESIDENT IN EXILE. Keb. 19.— President Billinghurst tmi hi- MB aud the Minister of tbe Interieen sent to exile on board52 words
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Article199 1914-02-20 7 i>e> in the Ipoh law courts have such widespread interest among of the community as the in nun's slander action last week. Iht Chinese, of course, it was a cause l^-re of the first water, and probably nefore have so many gaily clad graced tbe precincts of199 words
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Article117 1914-02-20 7 LORD MURRAY'S CONDUCT. Committee of Inquiry. [By Submarine Cable]. R_nTK_s Service. London, Feb 19. Lord Lansdowne today moves the appointment of a committee of enquiry into tbe allegations of the Press against Lord Murray. It is expected that the Government will decline to participate in the enquiry committee, which117 words
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Article128 1914-02-20 7 London. Feb. |8. -Two hundred guests were present at tbe wedding of Karl Spen cer's daughter Adelaide to tbe honourable Sidney Peel. Kutraiuing at Huston, a suiTrag^tte witb a dog whip attacked Lord We ardale, who fell and afterwards return ed home. Tbe suffragette was arrested. It128 words
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Article73 1914-02-20 7 London, Feb." 19. The following naval appointments are announced Admiral Jackson to he commander in chiet in tbe Mediterranean. Admiral Stokes, seuior officer ou the coast of Ireland. Admiral Gamble to tbe fourth battle squadron. Admiral Sturdee to be chief of tin- Wat StatT. Admiral Bradford to tbe73 words
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Article97 1914-02-20 7 South Africa Score Well. Durban Feb. 18. South Africa mule 80.") for nine wickets aud declared. H Taylor made 93 an 1 tiim t >»k neves, wickets for 88. Kugla-id mala 154 foe five, Hobbs 97. Adelaide Feb. Im.— South Anelralis made 274 agtinst Victori i Jl:'.. V»r the97 words
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Article71 1914-02-20 7 Sydney, Feb 1- Tm. mister butchers opened two frozen meat depots, which were rushed by great crowds. Won. faiuted and tbe police with difficult* me vented a riot. The employers themselves start slaughtering to morrow. The Govern ment has promised protection. Melbourne, later. The represent;*five.of the71 words
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Article42 1914-02-20 7 Loudon, Feb. IH. Prince Wied lunched with Their Majesties at Buckingham Palace, conferred with Sir Kdward Grey, and afterwards visited various ambassadors. London, Feb. 19. Prince Wied has been decorated with tbe Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.42 words
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Article31 1914-02-20 7 Pari6, Feb. 18. Successful experiments have been made from the Eiffel Tower witb fire arrows carrying petrol and gun power intended to be used against dirigibles by aeroplanes.31 words
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Article24 1914-02-20 7 London, Feb. 18. At question time, Colonel Seeley announced that the new rifle under trial during 1913 bad been definitely abandoned.24 words
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Article22 1914-02-20 7 London, Feb. 18. A Hungarian loan of 1_ millions, bearing interest at 4_ percent has been issued at 9022 words
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Article144 1914-02-20 7 DOMICILIARY VISITS. British Firm Involved j Hy Submarine Cable]. Ri_nT__R'B Sf.hvice Tokio, Feb. 18. The investigation into tbe nival scandals is being vigorouslypursued. There have been domiciliary visits throughout the country and many witnesses, officers of rank aud others, have been examined. It is understood that tbe144 words
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Article63 1914-02-20 7 Washington, Feb. IM. President Wilson in a conversation witb Mr Underwood, the democratic leader in the House of Ite presentatives. regarding tbe Panama Canal tolls, emphasised that the Uuited States must keeu good faith in its treaty obliga tious. The rescission of the exemption of tbe63 words
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Article57 1914-02-20 7 Stockholm, Feb IS. Baron Hammer skjold in a statement to tbe Riksdag, said thai the new defence bill would be pre tented to the lUksiag after a dissolution and g.ueral elecUon. Fresh expenditure would ba last by a special ta* falling on the sh Milders of those57 words
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539 1914-02-20 7 THE SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY CORPS. Tbe circumstances of tbe format! JO f_ tbe Singapore Volunteer Artillery Corps ba\ ng been described on tbe 18th ius.t.. in that account cxplnininii that that was done before Major MeCallum's arrival, tbe writer ot ibat liuds tbat bis memory was slightly at fault iv539 words
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Article807 1914-02-20 7 "Redundant Indian Lahour." To THE Editor. Dear Sir. One could not help smiling I after reading tbe irrelevant remarks *of Orang Puteh whose bombastic style is quite characteristic of that of an Asiatic or more nearly an Indian although he endeavours to bluff to the world that he is807 words
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Advertisement62 1914-02-20 7 A silly rltl duffer named Wray, Went into the chemist's one day, A bottle be bought of a cure whicb be thought, Would chase his bronchitis away. His wife said, You a?s what a sell Tbe name isn't WckUb'. csn't >ou tell? M 'J hen (juick as a thought .he62 words
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Advertisement178 1914-02-20 7 China Dinner Services THE SENOR A IP j '*.~mAtvA- V___> Complete sets for 12 People with 4 Meat Dishes i Vegetable Dishes and two Sauce Tureens. m PRICE $19-50. Half Sets Supplied if Desired. In Delicate Pale Green or Pale Blue Colourings on white. ROBINSON Co. Smokers^ of discrimination I178 words
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Advertisement632 1914-02-20 8 Shipping AMERICAN ORIENTAL LINE. Thu 9.5. AFGHAH PRINCE ls due on the 27th in*t., 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 HUTTENBACH BROTHERS A Co., Agents. 10-2 INDO-CHINA S. N. CO., Ltd.632 words
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Advertisement610 1914-02-20 8 Shipping N. Y. 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 tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with610 words
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Advertisement539 1914-02-20 8 Shipping OCEAN S.S. Co., ltd AND CHINA MUTUAL S N. Co., Ltd Tha Companies' steamer* 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 Liver539 words
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Advertisement651 1914-02-20 8 Shipping MM. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Amazone Mar l Magellan Mar 2 Atlantique Mar IA Nera Mar 16 Paul Lecat Mar 29 Australian Mar 30 Cordillere April 12 Amazone April 13 Polynesien April 26 Atlantique April 27 Magellan May651 words
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Advertisement669 1914-02-20 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonnectini Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Baid, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki aad Kobe669 words
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Advertisement526 1914-02-20 8 Shipping STEAM NAVIGATION COMP AKv For China, Japan, Penang, Ceyi otl Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Througb Bill* of Lading Issued tor r___ Coast, Persian Onlf Continental aod Ports. amerlcit Steamers will leave Singapore o_ ut A^ y MAIL LINES. BOMBWARD (FOR EOROPIt, From Singapore, connecting526 words
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Advertisement867 1914-02-20 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. Sew Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to an points in the United States. Canada, T Mexico and Europe. 9 Turbine LlneVa BHINYO MAKU TENYO MA «U, the Queen* of the Pacific. Eqnlpped with Wireless867 words
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Advertisement398 1914-02-20 9 SINGAPORE'S OXIY COMPANY. i.hiu.t p.iii md !!^TTT mmm^ mmmmmmmm URGES. PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32. Old Jewry, EX. Ths '"oiupany ha* £20.000 deposited witb tbe Supreme Court of England, and complies398 words
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Advertisement170 1914-02-20 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITA! t15.000.0C0 RKSKRYK FUNDb Kt_rllDg X 1,500.000 at i. tIMtMOOJ Silver Keserve tl7.4frt.Qoof 532,450,000 Reserve Liaoility of Hroprn'rors... $15,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 8. H. Dodwt-I Ksq., bairman. Hon. Mr. D Landale. I >eputy Chairman. 10. Friesland E«q. jC. Liudgral Esq. j E. Goetz hnq.170 words
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Advertisement800 1914-02-20 9 |ThB UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1797. Head Office— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). HEAD OPFICES4 Authorized Capital $5,000,000. NORWICH AND LONDON. FIRE DEPARTMERT.— Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at current rates, Paid exceed £jq goo 000 MARINE DEPARTMENT.— Insurances effected on Lowert Kates of Premium. Hulls and Cargo.800 words
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Article619 1914-02-20 10 ALL- RED ATLANTIC CABLE WANTED. Present Pi.vn A Ser iocs Menace. For Imperial, strategical and commercial reasons the necessity of an All- lied cable was insisted upon by expert witnesses who gave evidence before the Dominions lioyal Commission which visited Australia and New Zealand last year and whose evidence appears619 words
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Article256 1914-02-20 10 "Wedding Festivities' Sudden Ending. The Singapore Municipal Electric supply which is sometimes erratic in its conduct much to the discomfort of customers, might behave better if those responsible would pay attention to this Wedding festivities that came to an abrupt end, owing to the failure of256 words
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Article465 1914-02-20 10 Officers Dknv Bribery Charges. L'pon the alleged bribery case coming to light the naval authorities in Tokyo summoned from Kure and other Naval Stations all the officers said to be connected with the c <_se. Engineer Rear Admiral Fojii, of the Materials Section in the Tokyo465 words
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Article343 1914-02-20 10 Twenty-five thousand miles of n.ction picture films (says Commercial America) will be the export record of the United States in the calendar year 1913. The United States is the world's greatest manufacturer of motion picture films, probably three-fourths of the entir; Dims of the world being manufactured343 words
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Advertisement77 1914-02-20 10 THE MEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION NO. 1 ____P_'>CHARota.EIT..ERSKX.WITHOL_ INJECTIONS. THERAPION NO. 2 CURES BLOOD POISON. BAD LEGS. SKIN ERUPTIONS. THERAPION No. 3 CURES CHRONIC WEAKNESSES. DRAINS, LOST VIGOR &C SOLD BY LEADING CHEMISTS. PRICK IN KNC.LAND.t9 SEND STAMP ADDRESS ENVELOPE FUR I J. £REIBOOKTODR.LECI.FRCMed.CO.| A CORE I Havkkstock kd.Hampstead. London.77 words
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Advertisement732 1914-02-20 10 iim 8i t Fe 5° ld M FAR EASTOKYGEN &AGETYLENI VY y jmi?jL?j£i Storage Go., Ltd company, ltd Mm through the post from thr- lareestfirn: KJ _r- _r k_r __„_v._i_i W of Bankrupt St.. k Buy.n in the (SI N G A PO R E B R AN C H732 words
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Article16 1914-02-20 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange arid Share Brokers, Feb. 19. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES.16 words
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Article63 1914-02-20 11 (CORRECTED UP IO Feb. 19). Bank 4 m/i M t demand 2.4 382 Private credits 8 m/i 2-4 7-16 credits 6m 1.411-1$ France demand Bonk 294. Germany, demand 28s India, T. T. U4 Hongkong, demand 17 2% Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66_ Sovereigns, Bank Buying63 words
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Article149 1914-02-20 11 Feb. If. Tin 225 tons sold 190.65 Gambiei buyers 6.60 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.75 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Spore buyers 19.00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lfc.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina)149 words
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Advertisement20 1914-02-20 11 "BORNEO" STOCKED BY STEWART WILSON AND COMPANY. Kuala Lumpur. AND THE BORNEO Company Limited. .SINGAPORE. Sole Importers. SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE.20 words
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Advertisement72 1914-02-20 11 The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names oj Articles in English with phonetic equivalent in ilalay, TM?S fc f n8 r BaZ a A «*>*nt (52 weeks), Cooks Cash Account. Beef and Mutton Account, i>nooie s Aowrant, Summary of Monthly House Expenditure, Tables for Calculating Wages Due, Bazaar Weights72 words
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Miscellaneous938 1914-02-20 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Steamers Nat. Tonnage Master From Conalgneet For m\*Z\ m p"! .21 jgODboom P,ad J° e 16 2 As Pet Co Uncertain* B. WhattHin Brit 195 Troan Anambas, 27-12 Siantan Co A nam baa Batavier Brit 215 Simpson Natunas, 9-12 Teo Ho Lyo Natunat Buyskes Dut 964 Blomhert938 words
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Article237 1914-02-20 12 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. D. Class Singlis. C. E. Bi Meredith v A. Knox Wilson no result. C. Milton beat D. W. Reid, 6—2, B—6. L. R. Dames v J. C. Wright, no result. D. McLeod Craik v E. G. Jones, no result. E. C. H. Charlwood beat237 words
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Article687 1914-02-20 12 EARL GREY'S SCHEME Aldwych Site Design The recent intimation that the uegotia tions for the acquisition of Westminister Hospital by the Dominion of Canada with a view to utilising the site for the erec tion of a Dominion building in London have been terminated serves to focus687 words
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Article193 1914-02-20 12 It is understood that the Federated Malay States Government at present have under their consideration an important scheme for extending the F. M. S. railway system by a trans-Peninsula line in addition to the Ootapa Perlis link. The pro posals now being considered are for a line193 words
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Article109 1914-02-20 12 The mail steamer India left Penaug at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and may be expected at Singapore at 1 p.m. to-day. The local steamers Klang and Ranee were in yesterday bunkering and loading transhipment cargo forneighbouring ports. The Seang Bee which arrived from Ran- j goon on Wednesday109 words
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Advertisement16 1914-02-20 12 For Colic and windy spasms. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Sold everywhere 80 ecnta a bottle.16 words
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Advertisement140 1914-02-20 12 By Appointment r^_ t JS_ /I_.^9____7______P' 1 ______2_r '/_U___!____. l Vmmmm^t ___T^S __5 I To H.M. King George V I "ONWEGOII Manchester again endorses Olympia's verdict regarding the overwhelming popularity 0 f I Motor Tyres. I Census of tyres fitted to cars exhibited I at the Manchester Motor Show i140 words
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Miscellaneous790 1914-02-20 12 FAKEWELL TO Mr B. D. HENBY. A large gathering of members and friends of the M.E. Tamil Church and Spworth League was held on Tuesday evening at the Short Street Girls' School, to bid farewell to Mr B. D. Henry, the Pastor of the Tamil Church, on the eve of790 words
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Miscellaneous480 1914-02-20 12 TODAY'S TIES. CHAMriONSHir. G. E. Teale v R. B. B. Donnell. Lt. D. M. Black v F. Ruchwaldy. •Lt. W. F. Christie v Dr. A. G. Butler. (To finish.) F. Diehl v Dr. Butler or Lt. Christie. 1). Class Singles. J. R. Morrison v C. J. Potter. R. D. Pitceathly480 words
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Miscellaneous727 1914-02-20 12 HEROIC MOTHER-IN-LAW. When Dorasamy, of Bikam Estate, and his wife Sinataya quarrelled last November his mother-in law interfered, a 6 is not unusual in such affairs. But unfortunately in this case the results were disastrous for the mother in law, for she was killed, and Dorasamy was her 6layer. Dorasamy727 words
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