The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 April 1914
1914-04-06
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Title Section15 1914-04-06 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY APRIL 6. 1914. NO. 8,10315 words
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Article182 1914-04-06 1 Mr Asquith's electioneering speech is I wired at length it is a fine speech but does not advance matters very much. Other speakers have been busy all over j the country, with the army and exclusion as the themes Page 7. A leading rubber broker is dead.182 words
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Article67 1914-04-06 1 Government of Perlis aek for tenders for boring Page 2. Kuala Sawab transfer books closed Page 2. Mr. Fruehling signs for the Bretner Stuhlrohr Fabrik Page 2. Powell Co. sell teak furniture at their rooms to day Page 5. Coates Original gin at Caldbeck Macgregor Page 7. Some67 words
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Article1225 1914-04-06 1 (iive rue th« making of a nation s br.llads. and I care Dot who makes her laws," was said, not by Fletcher of Sal toun. hut by a friend whom he reports. The historic remark would be equally apt if "games" were substituted for ballads." The extraordinary development1,225 words
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Advertisement346 1914-04-06 1 A DELIGHTFUL HOUE WITH MAX LINDER IN HIS LONGEST AND BEST COMEDY KNTITLED Max and His Rival IN 3 PARTS urn ANOTHER HOUR WELL SPENT IN S F.KING PATHE S ANIMATED GAZETTE (186 th Edn New Number.) AND TILL. DEATH US DO PART (IN 2 REELS) coloured Pathe Film depicting346 words
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Advertisement298 1914-04-06 1 TO-NIGHT! 8-10 to 11-30 TONIGHT!' I another FANTOMAS serial I THE THIRD STORY, "THE MYSTERIOUS FINGER PRINT" THE FOURTH STORY, W I" THE TRAGEDY AT THE MASKED BALL LENGTH 15,000 Along with GAUMONT GRAPHIC, No. 10 AT THE IHARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, 1 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. THE THIRD STORY depicts further298 words
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Advertisement184 1914-04-06 1 A UNIQUE PRODUCTION OF PATHE FRERES WHICH WILL BE FOUND TO BE A COMBINATION OF TRAVEL, ROMANCE, COMEDY AND THE DRAMA ENTITLED ROUND THE WORLD ON TWOPENCE (After a well known work) 5 LONG REELS 5 7,000 FEET Will be put on TO-NIGHT AT THK MARLBOROUGH Picture Theatre. Beach Road.184 words
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Advertisement137 1914-04-06 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC Store and Studio. Amateurs' work. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. KONG HING CHEON6 Co., Adelphi Hotel Buildings, Singapore. Itranch Pkna.NO C. K. SEN Cos JABAKUSUM TAILA The Standard Hair Oil. THE ROYAL TOILET. Jabakusum Taila keeps the brain cool, makes the hair grow soft and glossy. It is aged by137 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous122 1914-04-06 1 THE WEEK. Monday 6th. High Water— s-33 a.m., 8-31 p.m. N.D.L. Homeward mail due. Sicgapore Miss, mtg, Prinsep-st Church 8-15 p. Fraser Neave, annual meeting, noon. Tuesday 7th. High Water— 7-17 a.m., 9-4 p.m. Wednesday Bth High Water 8-24 a.m., 9-S2 p. in Thursday 9th. High Water— 9-20 a.m., 9-58122 words
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Article290 1914-04-06 2 It is nearly seven years ago since Sir Edward Brockman acted as Residentlieneral of the X.M.S., and in the interval be has been Resident of Perak. Pahang and Negri Sembilan. He was also Colonial Secretary in Singapore and acting High Commissioner, before being appointed Chief Secretary, F.290 words
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Article202 1914-04-06 2 The Rubber Growers' Association states a most liberal response was made to the circular sent out iv November last, and detiuite arrangements have now been concluded to present floor coverings of rubber tiling to Guy's Hospital, the London Children's Hospital, and the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. With the consent of donors,202 words
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128 1914-04-06 2 Swelling of the knee can be immediately relieved and promptly cured by the use oi Little's Oriental Balm. Read this letter, from A.. C. Lehman, Waynesboro, Pa. "I was the victim of a large swelling on the knee for TWO YEARS. Doo tore and embrocations128 words
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Advertisement446 1914-04-06 2 Notices THE KUALA SAWAH RUBB R Co., Ltd. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from 14th April, 1914 to 18th April, 1914, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants. 64 I** BREMER STUHLROHR-FABRIK G.m.b.H. (BREMEN CHAIRCANE MFG. Co., Ltd.) Mr446 words
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Advertisement819 1914-04-06 2 Notices LOST From Gilstead Koad, Australian Terrier, blue-grey color, large cataract one eye, answers to nanu' of "Mick." Reward. Apply, N. L. CRITTEN, McAlister Co., Ltd. 3-4 uc STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD 31. Coleman-st. Next Meeting, Tuesday April 7th at 8.30. Committee Meeting, at 8 15 p m. Business Important.819 words
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Advertisement698 1914-04-06 2 Notices GOVERNMENT OF PERLIS. Tenders for the sinking of a bore bole for coal and oii in the State of Perlis. Tende-s will be received at the office of the Adviser to the Government of P. rliH at Perlis, up to noon of the Ist day of July 1914 for698 words
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Advertisement528 1914-04-06 2 Wanted WANTED Board-Resideiice by young inairii-d English couple and infant. Permanency if suit* I Two furnished rooni» with Board requir < Tennis. Low terms no ial a 8 good food and comfortable accommodation. Will enter May Ist. Fullest particulars to ENGLISH, Po«>t Box 54 Kuala Lumpur. 4-4 H4 WANTED IMMEDIATELY528 words
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Advertisement373 1914-04-06 2 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF PAWNBROKERS UNREDEEMED p UDCE| Monday, 6th April, at 10 am J* vml;< siattag of \\a Diamond Rings, r, OMMM and Malay Gold Oi <.. On view fesa you, m ;u POWELL ft C 24-3 AUCTION SALE OF 170 CASKS OF PORTLAND CEMENT r"aiiiagtd Ex S, B373 words
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Article1033 1914-04-06 3 Which is the Gossiping Sex What, I often wonder, was the origin of the belief that it is woman, and not man, who disseminates the gossip of the world woman, and not man, who excels as the bearer of scandal, wiites Miss Cicely Hamilton in the1,033 words
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Article329 1914-04-06 3 Sir E. Grey on the Difficulty of i.eing Believed. Sir Edward Grey takes an opposite view to the wit who once described a diplomatist as a man sent abroad to lie for his country's good." Speaking from the chair yesterday at a brilliant gathering, including many members of329 words
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Article173 1914-04-06 3 British Major Killed. The Foreign Office has received an official communication from Egypt announcing that Brevet Major Conry, of the Connaught Rangers, had been killed in an engagement with native outlaws near Wadi Hadi. Major Conry was recently in charge of a contingent of an Arab173 words
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Article125 1914-04-06 3 (Isn't it time that the practice of kissing the babies during an election should be abandoned Daily Citizen.) Tis not in jest I here protest against the might— or may be's Who think to kiss themselves to bliss with practice on the babies And125 words
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Article90 1914-04-06 3 Proposed Massacre of Europeans." Calcutta, March 25. In the Delhi Sedition Case, now being heard beiore Mr onolly. Magistrate, the evidence given by Mr Petrie, Additional Superintendent of Police, showed that among the papers discovered in Calcutta were a Hindu pamphlet dealing with the use of poison90 words
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Advertisement295 1914-04-06 3 benefits bestowed upon the weak and depressed by Z^/ this reliable tonic are— aCX Buoyant spirits "3 J Strong, steady nerves *3 A vigorous brain < A brisk step < A hearty appetite < A good digestion That is why it is so good for CONVALESCENTS AND INVALIDS f/j i295 words
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Advertisement120 1914-04-06 3 i Three Caftles] |%arette*| J MADE 1 lenclandl FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" Kerosene THE CHEAPEST REFINED OIL ON THE MARKET "Cross will give you MORE POWER at :i LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS 4» 4 Mj— per 4-Gallon tin tPI-*120 words
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Article1017 1914-04-06 4 I Hank it W Shawls Kire :hmg )baa rtalory Change in the! Surface —Ants i'ar rier- r ;re in Italy. The birth of electroplating, one of the great iri v t :i< > rsl half of the' iiinetet'iith M r of contention. veurion baa claimed for Dr. of1,017 words
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Article68 1914-04-06 4 Calcutta, March 25.— The Calcutta Port Facilities Committee, whose exhaustive report has just been issued, have arrived at the conclusion that the jetties cannot be adapted to the requirements of the import crade of Calcutta and that this branch of commerce must be transferred to the jetties68 words
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Article66 1914-04-06 4 Tokio, March 17. A man named Yoshida, an employee of the firm of Siemens Schtickert, whose statements under examination provided the basis for many arrests and who was himself involved as the go-between of the firm and the naval men, committed suicide yesterday afternoon in his cell66 words
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Article63 1914-04-06 4 The 'season" of schoolboy suicides in Germany which breaks out in connection with the Kaster examinations has now set in. The latest victim is the seventeenyear old Baron yon Nordenflicht, who threw himself in front of an express train at Geesteraunde, near Bremen, recently. His suicide is63 words
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Advertisement412 1914-04-06 4 gftl jjl f 1 88 8! II il 88 81 11 88 88 88 IS EP B» IB II IK 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 f I 111 I]^ M "W^JSSmSSS^^^^^^^ The British War OfHce India Office Adrairaity, V MM 3 mm The S. S. and F. MS.412 words
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Article1272 1914-04-06 5 \IK\l AN PRESIDENT >KK'IVHKI>. FHLKRLKHKHKEA[LAK ncun cartoonists depict Huerta as a murderous ruffian with a gory knife. rti and space-writers have told ericans that the Mexican President is a .omaniac, perpetually on the verge of num tremens. In his dementia he is able of the most monstrous1,272 words
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Advertisement217 1914-04-06 5 CELESTINS VICHY TABLE WATER. This most celebrated and incomparable table water in order to meet the rising demands of the public has been new introduced here in small bottles, being formerly only used in large ones. The VICHY WATERS are three in number. Grande Grille, Hospital and Celestin's. The two217 words
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Advertisement700 1914-04-06 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RAGE MEETING (UNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday the sth, Thursday the 7th, and Saturday the 9th May, 1914. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY. Tuesday. sth May, 1914. 1. THE OPENING STAKES. Value $600. A Selling Race. A Handicap for Horses.700 words
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Advertisement789 1914-04-06 5 THIRD DAY. Saturday, hth May, 1914. 1 &8. THE STEWARDS STAKES and PLATE. Value $500. A Handicap for Pony ExGriffins that have run at the meeting. En trance $2-i. Distance, Race Course. If there are more than Twelve Entries, the race to be divided into two races by the Handicapper.789 words
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Advertisement766 1914-04-06 5 Re CHOPS LOH KEE SENG AND LOH CHEE SENG IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF Stock-in-trade, Chinese Tobacco, &c, ON WEDNESdTy^Vp'rTI, AT 77 A.M. Comprising tobacco pipes, gambier karongs, bamboo hat*. Jo ,s Mi,ks. chop stick,, p1« KOHC-MADE TWEED, 40 pieces Hongkong-made cloth Ac. Also 150 CASES HORSE BRAND CHINESE TOBACCO AND766 words
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Article, Illustration1458 1914-04-06 6 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, April 6, 1914. 4- owl <at h*M 0M Peoples -Igct tratttaia 1 > ;ir bribed by fir. < gl :rion; precepU The extended report of Mr Asquith's fine electioneering speech at Ladybank, East Pifeshire, which Reuter sends us to-day in great detail, will be read1,458 words
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Article330 1914-04-06 6 St. Jobn's. The Bellaventura has arriv ed with 50 survivors and (19 dead of the Newfoundland sealing flpf-t'p crew. Reuters correspondent was informed that Tuesday rooming opened fair and the barometer did not indicate a storm. Four ships with a thousand men put oi« ing seals. A blizzard330 words
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Article46 1914-04-06 6 New Chief Secretary Arrivi (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, April 4. Mr R. G. Watson, c.m.g., and his family have arrived. The newly constituted planters loan committee if comprised of Mr Lewton Brain, chairman, Mr Burnside, Mr Xutt, Mr Skinner and Mr Macfadven.46 words
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Article165 1914-04-06 6 The R.I. M.S. Dufferin arrived from cutta yesterday morning, having on board the sth Light Infantry, who are to relieve the 3rd Brahmans here. The officers and ladies on board were Lt. Col. E. V. Martin and Mrs and Miss Martin. Major and Mrs C.S. Stocks,165 words
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Article98 1914-04-06 6 THE GABLE SHIP COLONIA The Cable Ship Colonia belonging to tlje Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. has arrived in Penang to commence laying the third and last section of the cable from London to Hongkong. The vessel has on board 8,000 tons, or fc,ooo miles, of cable. Her presei t Commander98 words
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Article64 1914-04-06 6 Mr A. E. Stoddart, the fa 'nous English International Cricketer ant: Rugby Footballer is expected in Ceylon shortly on a holiday. According to the latest issue of "The World of Cricket," tbe former, All England Captain, has been very unwell and is taking a sea trip for recuperative purposes. After64 words
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Article96 1914-04-06 6 The methods adopted by smugglers to evade the scrutiny of the Customs Officers are at times most ingenious. On the arrival of the Ellora at Rangoon on the 9th inst, two Indian deck passengers, who had a box and four gaily painted charpoy legs with caps, aroused suspicion and were96 words
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Article47 1914-04-06 6 PROMINENT BROKER DEAD mm Owr (Jnr, Corn .Mr Samuel Ueilhi-.t. of Hail iOO| rabbet hroktrt, Ie tiead. \U miiunt rubber baron, wboh. controlled the lira/.ilian rubl was al6o big plantation Kruit declaj 12 per cf in. Sung.i Kari declares ai of 5 per c«nt.47 words
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Article85 1914-04-06 6 Southern A meeting of delegates from tin- Johore, Xegri Seinhilun and Planting Association wa« held day Miornni!. offio.named organisation. Fr« Nt. ti ii. lint (1 with i Malacca, was Mr .1. V othc idiag w. i E. D. J.i ,-id Bm and W .Mr I I t ft85 words
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Article23 1914-04-06 6 Keleruak Tlu randan 6.12.1 11 n Agent*. Adamsou Gtlfillana Rahman Tin: 871 pikul- mill tribute 292). Agents. Sharpe Merlimau23 words
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281 1914-04-06 6 la the Divorce Court, before Mr .1 Bargrave Deane, the petition i on 9th inbt. of Fanny Milln. i name was Rixson. for a divorce from bet husband, Charle6 Beresford n tbt grounds of his desertion and adulten The fuit was unc. The were married281 words
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Article137 1914-04-06 6 (lOth.) Mr .lohn Burn.to Mr McGhee, states tha engagements of Chinese seamen < foreign going ships at ports in Kingdom, which wa I, increased last year to 9,289. ThMfl include those engaged at the Londou Dock street, Victoria Docks, Poplar Tibury), and in their case tbi137 words
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Advertisement194 1914-04-06 6 IMPERIAL INSTITUTE HANDBOOKS RUBBER Its Sources, Cultivation and Preparation BY HAROLD BROWN Technical Superintendent of the Scientific and Technical Department of the Imperial Institute. Price $3-80. THE FINANCIER Rubber Share Handbook ELEVENTH EDITION, JANUARY, 1914. Price $1-40. KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd. i ins PQ qai p OFFERS CASH LI IILL194 words
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Article111 1914-04-06 7 i FINE RECEPTION. And an Eloquent Speech. marine Cable]. I \pni 3. Mr Asquith is making rogress, with enthus; g places. Over two I ,>■'.-.' LiIMC numerous -lung him to be i orisyta main I 'he authoi i the power of the that wp i'l fundumental on.111 words
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Article1245 1914-04-06 7 |uith returned thanks for his adopindidate, aad said it was a for him. contesting a bye orange times and in no >re strange than in the mlity dogged the heels of .veution strove and strove P pace with creduhr ..k fortnight they had gmd circulated that he moment1,245 words
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Article69 1914-04-06 7 London April 3.— Sir Charles Douglaß has been appointed to succeed Sir John French. Sit Charles has been inspector general of the home forces since 1911, and is 64 years of age served in the Gordoa Highlanders in the Afghan War was present at Majuba, and69 words
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Article208 1914-04-06 7 MOSTLY DENUNCIATORY. [By Submarine CabK 1 Kkoteb'b Service. Loudon April 4. The hon'ble Charles Hobhouse, speaking at Bristol said that the crisis had proved Mr Asquith to be a statesrnau of unequalled power, and discipline would be required in all ranks of the army for the repression208 words
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Article128 1914-04-06 7 London, April 4. Mr Walter Long pre sided at a meeting in Loudon for esta blishing a league of British covenanters. Lord Roberts was elected president. Sir Edward. Sit Edward Carson in a speech said that lister was not perturbed at the attempt to conquer her workers128 words
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40 1914-04-06 7 Perth, W. A.— II is n ported that the blacks have destroyed the Drysdale River ?»lis^ion and murdered two fathers and six lay brethren, with a number of half castes. The police are investigating. fc_—40 words
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Article69 1914-04-06 7 Bad Defeat for England. London, April 5. Scotland beat Eng laud at soccer by three goals to one at Glasgow. The weather was dull and the ground soft. In the presence of 150,000 specta sore, there was a most sensational start. the Scotsman Thompson scoring. Play of the69 words
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Article16 1914-04-06 7 London, April 4. The Queensland loan was oversubscribed in an hour and a half.16 words
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Article83 1914-04-06 7 A Terrible Storm. St. .John's Newfoundland, April 4. The olhxial statement is that 5S Newfoundlanders are dead from the storm and cold. Forty survivors are all frost bitten. There is no news of the Southern Cross. The King and Queen and Mr Harcourt have telegraphed to the83 words
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Article78 1914-04-06 7 The Chamber Mildly Indignant. Paris, April 5. In the Chamber there was a protracted debate ou the report of the Hochette Commission. The Deputies unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the interference of financiers with politics, and of the executive power with the judiciary. Amendments proposing the prosecution of78 words
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Article35 1914-04-06 7 London, April 4. Gould, the man arrested on a charge of espionage, with his wife, at Charing Cross, has been sentenced to six years penal servitude. The charge against the wife was withdrawn.35 words
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314 1914-04-06 7 HYDE PARK MEETING. ENTHUSIASTIC UNIONISTS. [By Submarine Cable]. Reotek's Sfbvic*. London, April 5. There was a great unionist demonstration in Hyde Park this afternoon to protest against coercion for Ulster. There were 23 imposing processions, representing 76 constituencies of Greater London, and fourteen platforms. There were bands, union jacks and314 words
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Article59 1914-04-06 7 Other Side Win Now. London, April 3. Keuter's correspondent at Juarez, states that after an eleven days battle the rebels finally captured Torreon. It is estimated that the rebels lost 500 killed aud 1,500 wounded. The casualties of the Federals was over a thousand killed. There were great59 words
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Article64 1914-04-06 7 Rubbing it in. Berlin April 7>. Two editors have been sentenced to six weeks imprisonment in a fortress for libelling the Crown Prince. The libel consisted of a letter supposed to have been written by a sentimental schoolgirl of high birth on the occasion of leaving school,64 words
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Article26 1914-04-06 7 London, April 8. Mr H.A.Byatt. C.M.0., Commissioner and Commander in Chief of Somsiiland replaces Sir F. Kvaus, Colonial Secretary of Gibraltar.26 words
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Article12 1914-04-06 7 London, April I. Die death is announced of Sir Hubert Jeruiugham.12 words
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Article17 1914-04-06 7 Pasadenas, California. The death is announced of the lumber king and multi millionnaire Frederick Weyerhaeuser.17 words
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Article77 1914-04-06 7 Allahabad. March 25. The Pioneer's" London correspondent cables that in \«sterday's debate Mr Bonar Law. arguing from what was done when the officers objected to tight American colonists, said that the least we in the twentieth century had a right to ask was that when we were77 words
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Article92 1914-04-06 7 Ac already announced, the Singapore A. D.C. and the K. Y. L. I. will present their grand variety entertainment on Thursday and Saturday evenings, the 16th and 18th inst., booking for which opens this morning at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. The A. D. C. will contribute that92 words
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Advertisement171 1914-04-06 7 BABY FOLDING CARS Quite Flat and form V-krir*^^****"^ American Canvas a very convenient WS/KL-J SCat Type for Travellers, ig StCel F ldlng Stocked in Frame. Slung on Prices: $18.50, 20.50, 25, 28.50. SOLD BY ROBINSON C 5 SINGAPORE. PIANOS BY ALL THE LEADING MAKERS *\C^ Si AMOPHONES^f^ v S\ OF171 words
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Advertisement489 1914-04-06 8 THE LATEST (1914) SUNBEAM CAR CAN NOW BE SERN AT WEARNE BROS., Ltd., ORCHARD RAOD. It is fitted with moveable front seats, adjustable foot rests, one man hood of the latest and^best style. A trialrun can be arranged at any time. WEARNTBROsTttd., =X CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION. THE ROYAL HAIR489 words
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Advertisement572 1914-04-06 8 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampfschiff-Fahrtsges "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these companies maintain regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at572 words
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Advertisement696 1914-04-06 8 Shipping MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 3914 Cordillere April 12 Amazonc April 13 Magellan April 26 Atlantiquc April 27 Polynesien May 10 Paul Lee t May 11 V. de la Ciotat May 24 Cordillere May 25 Chili June 7 Magellan June696 words
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Advertisement699 1914-04-06 8 Shjpping N. D.L. Norddeucscher Lloyd, Bremen 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, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang. Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and699 words
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Advertisement563 1914-04-06 8 Shipping I STEAM NAVIGATION COMP^ I For China, Japan, Penang, Ce yl| Australia, India, Aden, Eg ypi Mediterranean Ports, Pl ym^ I and London. Through Bills of Lading lataed i Ooast, Persian Gulf. Continental and a' Steamers wtll leave Bingapor MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe From Singapore, connecting Colombo vith563 words
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Advertisement606 1914-04-06 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND VVestern Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, Japan. Honolulu and San Fran- all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. riME TABLE FROM HONGKONG. l«-a\ :konj< Nth Apl. "th Apl. -r saws rxisse.ssxfir D HK Ist CUu 2nd606 words
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Advertisement399 1914-04-06 9 SINGAPORE'S ONLY NIFUY. UR6EST H|Mp «PITU OF IKY EASTERN CO-PINT PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry E.C The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Corupani399 words
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Advertisement150 1914-04-06 9 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE For PHILIPPINES The s. s. DENBIGH HALL is expected to arrive here from New York on or about the 20th of April, and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight, etc.. apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., A.GBNT* THE150 words
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Advertisement544 1914-04-06 9 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 815 000 000 RESERVE FUNDS »^.ww,ooo Sterling £1,500,000 at 2s.- »15,000,000 i Hilver $17,650,000/ *MBI Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 315 ,000,000 GOURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. C. Laudgraf Esq. K.544 words
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Advertisement349 1914-04-06 9 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1727. HEAD OFFICESJ NORWICH AND LONDON, i Losses Paid exceed £30.000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Settlement*, T UE BORNEO Co Ltd. Agent! FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Establ:Bhed 1882. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. FortcitZe^ W RLD WIDE NM RrJvurp 6349 words
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Article197 1914-04-06 10 KERFOOT G\SKKLL. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Cathedral yesterday ''Hongkong March 25th) when Miss Elizabeth Gaskell of BolmleigH, Ecciee. Lancashire, became the wife of Mr James Kerfoot, a prominent business man of Shanghai who is manager of Evvo Cotton Spinning and Weaving197 words
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Article139 1914-04-06 10 One of the most charming characteristics of President Poiucare is his neverfailing bonhomie, which was illustrated at a ball at the Ecole Normale. Dancing was at its height when it was announced that the President and Mine. Poincare had arrived. Everybody crowded to the door and139 words
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Article63 1914-04-06 10 The Chinese proprietors of a mine at Chung Ch'ang, who have been searching for gold, have mined some 10,000 tons of antimony ore and regulus during the la6t seven or eight years and, according to the Acting British Consul at Chungking. wi6h to sell the ore to63 words
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Article1003 1914-04-06 10 The first total where given represents figures f d 1912, the last column represents output for calendar year to date in all cases. Year 1913. Mar. 1914. Ailagar 161,750 33,500 Alma 83.233 19,200 Alor Gajah 95.855 5 000 22,700 Alor Pongsu 101,478 21,650 Anglo Johore 124.524 23,9091,003 words
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Article78 1914-04-06 10 I Belat 2.106 Bruang Bruseh 1 Gopeng Consol Heawood Kamuni^.g H.I 6 2 Kanaboi Kinta Kiuta Association Kledang Kramat Pulai 4.7 Kam pinLab at Malayan Tin 145 Menglembu Lode 17 Middleton New Tarn bun P. Consolidated 18 Pengkalen Pusing Lama Pii6inu Bahru Rahman Rahman Hyd Raub (Gold) oz.78 words
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Article22 1914-04-06 10 Beaufort 89 British Rnraeo Langkon 79,700 Melalap 120,220 Membakut '53 Sapong 168,068 Sekong 118,049 South Fait 51,221 Tenom 196.58022 words
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Advertisement129 1914-04-06 10 IH A m ifKCYlt^ I ZAsk for it everywhere GAS OIL ENGINES LATEST DESIGNS. (MAKERS: W. J. BATES Co., DENTON, MANCHESTER.) B^ ll^^^^^ SEMI-DIESEL ENGINES. Enquiries Solicited, Prices Reasonable. Stock Available. BORNEO Co., Ltd., Singapore. C VTD WAM^C F CLARKE *Co WL BC ||U I W 207, yUKKN-BT., SINGAPORE Vj%129 words
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Article1476 1914-04-06 11 Issued by PRASER Co,, Exohange and Share Brokers, April 4. Jap. Ibbob. Paid. Labt Div. Bdtbbs. Sellers. 85.000 2s 2s Allagar 9% 17 2 0 500,0*0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 4} 4 4 160,000 2s 2s Anglo-Malay 24% let 9 4* 10 1 50,000 2s 2r Batang1,476 words
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Article308 1914-04-06 11 Flag and Tons Commanders From Arri For When Dufferin R.I.M.S. 3986 Balfom Calcutta, 54 JU. Colcutta 8 Bfteamen Nat. Tonnage Mas** From Consignee. Pot Atlas Brit 867 Vijgonboom Pladjoe, 16 2 As Pet To Uncertain B. HongLiong Brit 710 Rushton Bangkok, 81-3 Low Sum Bangkok Ban Fo308 words
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Article257 1914-04-06 11 PeniDg Brit 386 Hunter P. Sham, 44 BS Co I. Sham Taroba Brit 3657 Addenbrooke Madras, 44 Boustead Madras 9 Daaia Rus 1666 Drienan Batavia, 4-4 Borneo Co Vladivostok Gle io K le Brit 2399 McGhie Rangoon, :i-4 Giang Hoe H'kong Torilla Brit 3189 Suoanron Calcutta, 4-4 AP257 words
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Article63 1914-04-06 11 (COBBBCTBD UP «> April 4). Bank 4me 3-4} h demand 3.4 1-82 Private credits 8 m/s 3-4 11-83 credits 6m j.4 1 France demand Bank 394 Germany, demand 288} India, T. T. 174* Hongkong, demand ief% Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66| Sovereigns, Bank Buying 18.6463 words
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Article148 1914-04-06 11 April 4. Tin 175 tone sold 185. H7^ Gambie* buyers 6.26 Gambler Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Sport buyers 18.75 Pepper, (White fair) 84.50 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina)148 words
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Article65 1914-04-06 11 [Nationality British if not specified.) April 5 Chingmai, Qm Oldsen, Bangkok Em lie, Dnt, Omar, Rhio Japan. Seddon, Calcutta via Pt-nang (Henogle, McGhee, 6watow via ports Cantor, Gibson, P. Samboe Jelunga, O'Sullivan. Calcutta via ports Powtratan, Blay, Calcutta via ports Hong Wan, Lanoodin. Batu Pahat April 6 M. Trenb,65 words
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Advertisement150 1914-04-06 11 HumberettE AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett WATER-COOLED $1,325 Complete ex Garage. Latest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Singapore, <Sth Doc, 1913. THE BORNEO Co. Ltd.. Present. Dear Si With regard to the HuintxMvUc I purchased from you a few months ago, I am pleased to say thut it is giving every satisfaction.150 words
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Advertisement46 1914-04-06 11 The Singapore^ Straits Directory fer I 1914. Price t8.50 per copy. 19.00, post-free to places in Btraiti SetUements, Federated MaUj States, Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Perils, Trenggann, British North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei to Slam, Saigon, Netherlands India, Ac, 19.50, post free. Publishers: FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED46 words
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Miscellaneous392 1914-04-06 11 MAIL TABLE. To-Daj. Intermediate and local mails win b« found In list below Penang, Malacca, F. M. B. A Johore. 'Overland) (Dally hy Traia) 6i.ILAIP.M, Sourabaya via ports M. Treub Bam Bangkok Ulv 8 am Saigon Guadiana 11 am Saigon Tamon Maru 11 am Trengganu via ports Hock Lee 2pm392 words
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Article1144 1914-04-06 12 Tl MD4¥. Most of the horses working thi6 morning put in pace work. On the course proper Preopal recorded a strong five furlongs. Sandy Creek spurted the last four furlongs and Lady Flower got over a like distance. Kouge-et Noir beat Sempana in a gallop over a mile.1,144 words
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Article68 1914-04-06 12 There was quite a good attendance at the Range on Saturday for the monthly shoot, the distances on this occasion being 500, 600, 700. The shooting at 700 was very interesting and the change from the ordinary ranges was appreciated. The result was. R. W.68 words
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Article60 1914-04-06 12 The return match at squash racquets between the K.0. Y.L.1, and the Tanglin Club was played off yesterday morning with the following results. Terrel (Tanglin) beat Collis Browne 2—l. Owen Hughes (Tangliu) beat Kent 2 o. Bigg iK.0.Y.L.1.l beat 1/pcotfJ 1. Day (Tanglin) beat Oliver 2—o. The deciding game60 words
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Article99 1914-04-06 12 The first Saturday night audience in the temporary Alhambra were delighteJ with the arrangements made for their cc mfort. The place is spacious and airy, and the new tip-up seats are luxurious indeed. The programme, too. was a capital one. The inimitable Max Linder topped the bill in99 words
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Article109 1914-04-06 12 S. R. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. SATURDAYS PLAY. DOUKLES. T. de Silva and A. E. Coelho <>v c 40 beat T. Leijssius and M. Aviet one h 15, 6—2. 6—4. a. Singles. A. M. Ford scr beat T. de sih i on c 40, 6—2, 3—6, 6—5. Championship. H. Mitchell beat109 words
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Article188 1914-04-06 12 The full text is published of the statement of the First Lord of the Admiralty explanatory of the Navy Estimates for 1914-15. In the course of it is stated: Two battleships have been sent to the East the Swiftsure as flagship of the East Indies Squadron, and188 words
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Article32 1914-04-06 12 A chauffeur who was a Hindoo, And a very fast-driving one, too, Resigned when his master, Forestalling disaster, Said, Hindoo, kindly mind what you do, Hoot loud on your hooter through Hoo."32 words
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Article353 1914-04-06 12 FIRE BRIGADE'S HELPLESS PLIGHT. Ixaccessiiu.k Roads. Considerable damage was done by a /ire which broke out the early hours of Satur day morning at the Sungei Batu Rubber Factory at Tiong Bahru. The outbreak occurred in two zinc covered smoke sheds and appears to have originated from353 words
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Article218 1914-04-06 12 There was a large crowd on the Asso ciations grouud on Saturday iftentooo witnessing the match between the Str Inited Football Team and the Straits K\ i green F. Club in the above League Competition. The game was rather i>low in the first half and218 words
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Article66 1914-04-06 12 The English Cup semi-finals, played on March 38th resulted as follow Liverpool, 2 Aston Villa, O. At Tottenham. Sheffield United, O Burnley, O. At Old TratTord, Manchester. The defeat of the Villa, winners of the trophy last season, was a real rensation, as they were strong favourites.66 words
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Article122 1914-04-06 12 The April medal competition, bogey play, took place on Saturday and Sunday and was won by Mr C. E. Winter who gave the Colonel two strokes and defeated him by two up. The sweep on Saturday was won by Mr Valon and on Sunday by Mr Dyne.122 words
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Article49 1914-04-06 12 The return of the trade of Swansea Harbour for the year 1913 shows that the total trade of the port for that year with Straits Settlements, China, and Japan amounted to 106,240 tons, against 84,356 tons in 1912. The imports from the countries mentioned only amounted to 1,266 tons.49 words
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Article583 1914-04-06 12 The S.S. Prinz Eitel Kriedrich left Hongkong on the 30th ult. at 10 a.m. and is expected here to duy at noon The >). M. Mail steamer Paul Lecat landed cargo and mails at the West Wharf, aud left again in the evening for Saigon. The D.A.D.G. steamer583 words
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Article100 1914-04-06 12 From Europe.— Per N. D. L. Buelow due April 10. From China.— Per N. I). L. P. K. Friedrich due April 7. Left. Due. Arrived M. M. Mar 2 Mar 24 Mar 24 P. O. Mar 6 Mai i 7 Mar 27 N. D. L. Mar 10100 words
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Article104 1914-04-06 12 East Wharf (Basin) Barque, E J.Spence East Wharf Section I—Hokkai1 Hokkai Maru, Japan. Sheers Wharf— Sen ju Maru Tanka Main Wharf Sec. 2— Rangoon Maru M 3— Sela r dia 4 Jelunga s— Nil 6— Nil New Dock Sec. 7— (Under construction.) West Wharf Sec. B—104 words
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Article39 1914-04-06 12 Per Sandakan Mr Mrs F. W. Douglas two children, Hon. A. R. Dunlop, Mr Mrs J. Lamb, Messrs S. Murray, F. L. Payne, Burgess, Oladston, J. W Walson, F. H. Beeston. F D. Dawson, J. R, Watson, Redmond.39 words
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Advertisement227 1914-04-06 12 FISH I SIBERIAN SALMON, PLAICE HALIBUT, FILLETS TURBOT, HADDOCKS SOLES, KIPPERS, BLOATERS > < Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd I SINGAPORE BRANCHES !l Jil^r FOR GENTLEMEN Smart Things 1 1 czt\ For 11. OU doz Men's Wear Every pair guaranteed The things a man likes to (be particular about scar,227 words
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