The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1914
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-05-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY MAY 23, 1914. NO. 8,14.*$15 words
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Article165 1914-05-23 1 The question has been raised in the House as to the possibility of Japan granting reciprocity in coasting trade with Britain Page 9. The London Rubber wires denote heavy offerings in consequence oi the coming holidays and a consequent weakening of prices Page 9. The Automobile Club165 words
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Article1302 1914-05-23 1 To most of us in this country snakes ppeal more or less. I bave known a man rho made pets of them. He used to de orate big cobras uith rosettc6 on festive tccasions and would invite one to "come md catch that karait" when he suffered roui lack1,302 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1914-05-23 1 To-Night To-Night ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. SECOND SHOW 9-15 P. M. FIRST SHOW 7-30 P. M st and Greatest of Sensations in the Upper Air, A TRAGEDY IN THE CLOUDS (In 4 Parts.) A Circus Story with a tnrill that you will not soon forget, THE FRUITS OF VENGEANCE136 words
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Advertisement307 1914-05-23 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD ORCHARD ROAD THE MOST UP-TO DATE THEATRE IN THE FAR EAST. TO-NIGHT COMMENCING AT 9 p.m. SHARP. TO-NIGHT A PROGRAMME THAT WILL PUT IN THK BHADE ANYTHING YET BEBN IN SINGAPORE. AN ALL BRITISH EXCLUSIVE BY SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. THE HOUSE This Him is unquestionably one307 words
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Advertisement239 1914-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Whiteaway Laidlaw's famous hats and topees Page 13. Three auction sales by Powell Co. Page 7, Employment wanted Page 2. Engine driver, railway levellers and granite crusher wanted Page 2. Willison's Circus Page 1. Also Alhambra and Marlborough new programmes. Sound advice to planters Page 6. Ship sailings239 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous131 1914-05-23 1 THE WEEK Sitnrday 23rd High Water— 9-47 a.m.. 9-21 p.m. lnterport Shoot. St. Jos ph's Sports. Lodge St. George Regular. 7 pm. Suoday 24th. Olgh Water— lo*s a.m., 9-47 p.m. Sunday after Ascension. Empire Day. M. M. Outward mail due. Monday 25th. High Water— lll a.m., 10-li p ru. New131 words
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Article253 1914-05-23 2 Nh»\ n I ITION An association hue been foirued in Kuala Lumpur known as the Chinese Young Men's Association, with a membership of over one hundred at preseut. The mem bers have chosen the Rev. \Y. B. Horley, and the Rev. \V. Parker as their Pat rone.253 words
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Article176 1914-05-23 2 i. the Government Offices Knala Lipis, May 19tb. The little town of Kuala Lipis wean, qnite a lively aspect. With the advent of the railway, local contractors have their hands full with putting up temporary buildings for the accommodation of the public officers in order to176 words
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Article71 1914-05-23 2 The Government of India have granted a special Anglo Indian Scholarship of £200 a year, tenable for three years, to Mr J P Sears, of Jolarp«t. Mr Sears is a student ofthetourth Year Honours Class of the Madras Presidency College and has gained great distinction both in class and in71 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement76 1914-05-23 2 NOTICE THE 'GAIETY' PICTURE PALACE Junction of Albert and Bencoolen Streets. WILL CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR COMPLETION AND FIXING UP OF WIRES OP THEIR NEW PETTER'S ENGINE^ AND SIEMENS DYNAMO BY lessrs GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. SIEMENS BROS. WATCH FOR GRAND OPENING WITH THE BEST LIGHT IN TOWN AND SPECIAL76 words
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Advertisement526 1914-05-23 2 SEE OUR WINDOW FOR GRAMOPHONE BARGAINS SMALL STOCK ONLY TO CLEAR. RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES WHICH CANNOT BE REPEATED ONCE STOCK IS EXHAUSTED. Robinson PIANO Go. GALA PERFORMANCE. *^AU BABA AND THE FORTY ROBBERS TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT AT THE EVER-POPULAR STAR OPERA COMPANY The Dutch and Malay Variety Entertainers AT THE THEATRE526 words
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Advertisement634 1914-05-23 2 Notices IN THE MATTER OF THE KWONG YIK BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby gf Ten that the creditors of the abovenanud Company are re<|iiirrd on or before the .Juth day of June, 1914, to send their names an addresses and the particulars of their debts or claims and the634 words
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Advertisement550 1914-05-23 2 Wanted EMPLOYMENT WANTED Mi5 y ED liBhm an. as < auvasser or Salesman Wines, Spirits or M< -ehandise}, good knowledge of local market. JUa stable sala commission expe< For further particular* apply REASONABLE, e/o I 26 29 5 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT. WANTED. Levellers salary $2 to S3550 words
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Advertisement335 1914-05-23 2 __ForJa!e 0«-E.CHTOFTWO.th, ROSofth liiiJSdphfol Ariffl. Ariffin born ,>u t\,. of the late Mr Mohornr further please a, rU.8.1 S7r FOR SALE overha 12 5 To LeP^ TO LET ed office, p Apply t.. No 10 TO LFT fcrkis;?; dah. Bad on. Kepj 20 5 TO LET PARTLY FURNISED Compound 1335 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous494 1914-05-23 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. Sun!)av afikr Aacußioa Dat. May 24th 1914. BT. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. 7 a.m. Holy (Vnmiuniou, (Plam.) 7-I-^aiu. Holy Coinmu" ion (Choral Hymns 1 74, "2'\ A Sn tuce 3*2. 9-15 a. 'ii. Matins Li*any. Hymn 150. 4 p.m. Children's Service. 5-au p.m. Festal Kvensong* Sermon. Hymns i? 0,494 words
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Article1601 1914-05-23 3 It is just 150 year? since the Philippine archipelago was evacuated by the British force which had euchred Manila in the course of the brief war which followed on Charles lll.'s accession to the Bourbon Family Compact. Spain gave up Florida aod some other American1,601 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement247 1914-05-23 3 A Drink to be grateful for, X simply a thirst-quencher flfefo^V or stimulant, but just the purest JaSW^tMUHK and most heal th-infusing spirit that has ever been produced Wolfe's „> Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps *tg« for nd ail n\cn, the It imparts ione fl I M=zL to i;> cleansing BSSW iy247 words
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Advertisement147 1914-05-23 3 MARTIN'S m. »Jtor La:J iesi X^J| ftiflwl& f. Prtneh R*na*^v tor all Irr«4at*r!ti*a. rhouiiiHia L*ii«s kwp t o< V.ir-m i V \a .he h .;v v hn on U.« h.-* «3p <W yrxj Utmn'aiin ol the b,s:«u. :.&,-!> ,iu^ nu r ttf MMUmtttrrd TWe •»ho uic them re om-<ea J147 words
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Advertisement325 1914-05-23 3 NOTIOB 18 HEREBY GIVEN that the following Trade M*rki*» ISL yJilAi^. No. 1. No. 2. are registered in England under the Trade Marks Act as the exclusive property of Thomas Hubbuck Son, Limited, of 24, Lime Street, London, EnJUnd in respect of the following goods: No. 1, in respect of325 words
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Article441 1914-05-23 4 Cumovs Fkontieb Incident. lou in 'O« :i continues to to rather excited c\et \vb:tt ..r, O v\u nr of the German ot\vithst;'iitliu>4 that (be Dutch j Mjniitm 1 >-i )•> rlin hai been instructed to: lIIUUI IiOV eminent cm the subj Tin \bout thi< -iet desert441 words
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Advertisement95 1914-05-23 4 g LLUILifJI Ul l MH» H H HTIBS 'B MSIII M 11 11 11 11 liilUlm ■H MAI g Milkmaid Brand. Milkmaid Brawd VXc l» S3l^/ Jf^jMW V \J V P^NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO., (London;, SINGAPORE, Etc. "^^^^^^> International Rubber Congress Exhibition, BATAVIA f914. Congress 7-12 th, Sept.,95 words
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Advertisement141 1914-05-23 4 BAUD'S I OF JRPRH ToiLtr water i i Beware of mutations. V. RIGAUD HBHlUMfc*/ r^ S. rue Vivienne. 8 Pi- s-Fraoce i THE BANGKOKTiMES (Established 1857.) LEADING PAPER IN SIAM. DAILY AND WEEKLY ENGLISH AND SIAMESE LARGEST CIRCULATION. XELLY AND WALSH, LTD., Singapore Agents. Telegrams TIMES, BANGKOK SWEET SLEEP. gth,141 words
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Advertisement104 1914-05-23 4 lI— IIMI—W—I Will! ***** l I i '.iJUMJ i gain m-Sl^Ss *v i Railway Material OUR SPECIALITY. Very g| Very Stocks. Prices.BSH j m General Agents for H. H. BOEKER Co., BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd. H ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. BIANCHI! THE CAR WITHOUT A VICE. I/V STOCK 3 of the104 words
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Advertisement146 1914-05-23 4 SET"" 1 SPECIALITIES IN MEN'S WEAR 1 Smart Things Seeks and Tits For (Men's Wear Sporting Coats read. L The 'hings a man lik.e« partiouiar ab. ,ut Mackint- shcs in extra lig] :rts, gloves, ar.'l tht like. W( rf o'.quar'crsformc: v funiisbinf I rd ck ii frc e h and146 words
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Article660 1914-05-23 5 PEOPLE'S THEATRE OPENED. "Mk.K< HANTS OF VENICK AT OLD VIC." Among till London's holiday adventures oue may safely say that there could nofc have been one of deeper import than last nigbis'i April 18) opening of the People's Theatre al the old Victoria Hall in the Waterloo-D.C. - 660 words
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Article227 1914-05-23 5 > <E* < of the recommendations mado bj the Currency Commission with a view to strengthening the Financial Department of the India Qflßce has jnst been can out. Lord Crewe h:\s sanctioned the croa tion of Second Financial Secretaryship for the India Oilice, and if the CommifisiotTs advice is followed227 words
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Article665 1914-05-23 5 WHAT THE BEST OF THEM HAVE TO SAY ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS.— HOME RECIPES. How to have Thick and Pretty Hair. Home Talents." Soaps and artificial shampoos ruin many beautiful heads of hair. Few people know that a teaspoonful of i;<)od stallax dissolved in a cup f hot665 words
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Advertisement163 1914-05-23 5 WOT' -.^r-^CiaHWHHMiM CARTRIDCES I :ser I SJORWAJTS PRIVATE DAIRY. FRESH SUPPLY OF NEW MILK OW AVAILABLE. DQWfI ?INE~ JEWELS >re than fall value for tbe'pn. of v:iluah'e present > including Necklaces, Bra Watch Chains, Broo- I signs la the '.e9 of gold jewellery set with diamond^ I JADE JEWELLERY speciality163 words
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Advertisement77 1914-05-23 5 Singapore Odd OtOPagß UU., LIU, iiaar Inlrancs ta 8opo«o Wharf. T?tephcsr.4> 1028. all kinds of Fro- M a be delivered to iihiDpiD iVThii js, or in "^ctpore Eloadi on short OFFICE HOURS Weekdays 7 i.s. to 5 $m, [1 a.m. U b a.m. 2 p.w. to 4 j,n, THE MANAGES77 words
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Advertisement71 1914-05-23 5 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 to71 words
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Article605 1914-05-23 6 New Animals For ml A letter from Avakubi, Beigiau Congo, state 3 that Dr. Cutbbert Christy, the wellknown explorer and srieutist, formerly associated witb tbe Liverpool School of Tropical .Medicine, ami noted for his researches into the causes and spread of sleeping sickness, arrived at that place at605 words
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Advertisement180 1914-05-23 6 M3M Protect your eIMM Children against jk| W Consumption \M by giving them WwL T 'R'FPI PR' f I \l (Trade Mark Cod Liver Oil II Malt Extract 111 If/ II P rovides weakl V children (and 1/ \\V/// adults) with strength and stamina to V W/aV/ battle with and180 words
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Advertisement51 1914-05-23 6 BRAND gfr-, i ._"i«. l»>^ STUMR» I CAVIARE 1 FILLETED A :.SHOVbES (in Brii.e). I ANCHOVY PASTE. I Sold !•>■ all iii !iCla«s Pr ivision Dealers. I C. F. STUHR CO.. Hamburg* mt Indents through European Exporters only, J CLCANSt YOUR BLOOD with CBIMAULT it C° J SARSAPARILLA GRIMADLT C51 words
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Advertisement216 1914-05-23 6 A^u c t i o n s PRELIMINARY NOTICE MORTGAGEE S SALE OF TWENTYONE VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND 999 YEARS LEASEHOin SINGAPORE TOWN PROPERTIES To be held at Messrs. Powell Co.'s sale-room On Tuesday the 16th June at 2-30 p. m Lot 1. The valuable land and business premises kr No.216 words
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Article1257 1914-05-23 7 Irawn from afterthought string al:irmed at the .i, !a moni-ts of that kfl say di>ase of Commons wheu .is wounded and taken necessary to soften lOft] the emollient used lOC Imi :tion aud ive tor their nfortunatepsdli ■.'.\e, and it UM patient. It is ol morphia which,1,257 words
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Advertisement12 1914-05-23 7 Most Certain Cure. I Phyuctant ncommmnd lhem.\mk 4M Of all Chemists. ELj12 words
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Advertisement290 1914-05-23 7 Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Auctions MORTGAGEES SALE OF TONGKANG MAHMUD" At Messrs. CHING KENG LEE Cos Sale-room On Monday, 25th May, at 2-30 p.m. Tongkong "Mahmud' as she now lies in the Harbour opposite the Beach RoaJ. Reclamation— length 68 6 feet. Breadth 18.6 feet. Depth 8.4 feet. Gross Tonnage290 words
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Advertisement314 1914-05-23 7 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF 50 Cases Australian Apples (In sound condition) To be held at Powell Co.'s sale-room On Monday, the 25th May, at 11 a. m. POWELL Co., Auctioneers. 23-5 25-5 AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Plants &c. The property of C. A. Boumphrey Esq., At Tigh-na-Bruiach, No. 407,314 words
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Advertisement822 1914-05-23 7 Auci i o r s REMINDER" THIS DA V, SA TVRDA V, AT 2 P. M. I rfK AUCTION SALE OP gh-Class Java Teak and Europt-made Oak and Mahogany Household Furniture, Victoria &c The property of W. A. Verschoor Esq AT CRUNCE ROAD. drawing" i!!^& SS"^^"""" ««h panel, upbol^red «H822 words
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Article16 1914-05-23 8 Robinson.— April 27th. at Ramsgate, wife of A. P. Robinson, of Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S., daughter.16 words
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Article45 1914-05-23 8 Edmonds Hamblin.— April 25th. at Santa Fe. Aroentinf, W.G., son of late Rev. W. J. Edmonds, cm. s., Osaka, Japan, to Margery Bertha Hamblin. VEBBELITSKY— WestaII. April 27th, at Langhani- place. S. Vesselitsky to Aelfreda Edith, daughter of late A. C Westall, ol Shanghai.45 words
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Obituary29 1914-05-23 8 On the 18th of May, 1914, at Medan, Sumatra, Ikis Dorothy, the dearly beloved child of James Joseph and Delphine Dorothy Lease, aged 11 months and 23 days.29 words
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Article, Illustration2142 1914-05-23 8 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, May 23, 1914. < Pk«s the *"»oce r. rlfk'. BMMii 1 1 bribed fc« pk! *■?■•> .i i at gior ru: pnovti •<J io Ve'upifir Lot ktM 1 Empire Day falls this year upon a Sunday to-morrow in fact which may account for the fact2,142 words
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Article104 1914-05-23 8 funeral of th« ,t. M •HI known I Vpril f»l«Mlr Mumbling i,, tl, P of VV. Gaisu>n and proceeding then. "unt I. lU otor cars burial M-.vice was Uurch. The chief mourut i v -.11 of the A« fnendß present conn, were the fcllowin R104 words
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Article77 1914-05-23 8 NEW JUDGE FOR THE STRAITS. a telegram has i llency tb< I Mr Alli.it I .lud; ed a judge of th< list gives the follov the in l'ejul). Coll Ne\vb> Durbar [k sea HA M. Durham, 1 Col ■oil LSI U.K.. oxford. Inner Tern W. Hiding Yorkcommon lav 'CO; pol.77 words
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Article289 1914-05-23 8 The Bar Committee foi constituted as (ol'ov. i Messrs F. M. Elliot atL Mr Millard acts as BtOMttt Mr (i. II has been gruitec sive manufacturing am: for fourteen years for separating refuse from coagulated la ?>lajor Kuox. General, ba6 resigned 1. the 1 .M.S.. and Inn I join his289 words
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Advertisement167 1914-05-23 8 NThe name that is a hali-mavk for f GOOD QUALITY in Brandy. HENNESSY'S S FINE 5 i s OL D SOLE IMPORTERS:— A Caldbeck, Macgregor Co/\ Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. >. I BURROUGHES WATTS i BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS TO H. M KING GEORGE V. I The Straits167 words
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Article49 1914-05-23 9 JAPAN COAST TRADE. isTHERE TO BE RECIPROCITY. Cable]. 1) Kees enI i ominons what Iron .Japan trade and whe 1 from the I *i/2Elt»» to h U the matter was respondence with ,1 he was not a of the Monteatb •it change in the O f l.pau had unavoidably49 words
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Article32 1914-05-23 9 Salvors Called by Wireless. i i battleship less call, has pan rs from the which is non a hundred I pMMBgm are r o the oilfield* had taken32 words
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23 1914-05-23 9 ij;.int liner te on her maiden her from command ifted br obstructing >if n l'.\»-tirually and was23 words
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Article63 1914-05-23 9 ESSAD PASHA. Conspiracy Denied. isha has de -piracy and ays he waa the 1 a plot of the :>s. He protects aga tge ou Alba :..an aato: my sovereign to been •ed that Kssad t-:ia will be i: *o Tripoli. The Peasants 1 Rising. 21. Ai: expeditiou of I commanded63 words
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Article118 1914-05-23 9 ANGLO- CHINESE SCHOOL. _r i!ime was gone scholars :>1 Afternoon street, in celebra ;e are nearly 500 r.d tbese made a audience. Tbe appropriately decorated with and many of the white and blue. ttmfittikwm of the and other who accepted the invitation of Mi6S pable supervisor, and her were given118 words
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Article122 1914-05-23 9 I^JT^" "Mdc while excavating the Me9Srs DuncaQ Br °B' new 3 101, Chve >treet Calcutta give a ft how much foreshore of the Sii teen during the last years or so. The workmen not •M di tbe old river b^ik but also the ''hat. through which they had to -v122 words
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Article61 1914-05-23 9 High Commendation. [By Submarine Cable]. Recteb's Sbrviob. London, May 22. The King in an order of the day to the troops at Aldershot expresses satisfaction at the consistent progress in practical training and keen coperation of all ranks. He notes the steady development of the Flying Corps61 words
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Article40 1914-05-23 9 Wellington, N. May 22.— Sir lan Hamilton has explained that his reference in bis recent speech to "rice eating invaders" monopolizing business, was to Chi uese and Indian imported coolies. Japan was not mentioned in the speech.40 words
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Article169 1914-05-23 9 London. May 21.— A Suffragette depuon which attempted to petition the King on his way back from Alder6hot was coufrouted by thousands of police and soldiers around Buckingham Palace. The Suffragette procession was broken up at the top of Constitution Hill and Mrs Pankhurst and169 words
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Article52 1914-05-23 9 Tokyo, May SI. A forebt tire is devas tatin« an area sixty miles by six in the province of Kitami. Hokkaido. It is im possible to stop it owing to tbe drought and the entire population is fighting the flames. Thirteen persons are reported to have52 words
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Article430 1914-05-23 9 Many physicians in France and Belgian! are recommending horseflesh diet as a cure for anaemia aud tuberculosis and as a pre ventative of cancer. There had consequently been a considerable rise in prices. The well to-do paid Is 8d per lb. for joints. The Chinese sailors and firemen on the430 words
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Article343 1914-05-23 9 FORMAL THIRD READING. [By Submarine Cable]. Rkdter's Skrvici. London May 21.— 1n the House of Commons it was announced that the Irish Amending Bill will first be introduced in the House of Lords for the latter to decide whether they will consider it before the Home Kule343 words
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Article46 1914-05-23 9 London, May 22.— Mr Lloyd George speriks :it Ipswich to night. This announcement came as a surprise and wag foliowed by tbe announcement that Sir E. v arson. Mr F. E. Smith and Major Bowden arrive to-night and will parade to oui"» meeting.46 words
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76 1914-05-23 9 CHINESE MURDER IN B G. A Confession. Victoria B, C. May 21.— The Chinepe boy who murdered his mistress, Mrs Millard the wife of a C. P. R. official, because she reprimanded him for carelessness, has now fully confessed that he killed her with a blow of a chair. He76 words
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Article40 1914-05-23 9 London, May 22. The statement regarding the death of the last survivor of the Birkeuhead wreck proves incorrect, as Corporal John hmith, who also survived the wreck, is still alive, as well as Captain Bond Shelton.40 words
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Article110 1914-05-23 9 The Deli Railway Company has obtained a concession for the construction cf a line from Tebing Tinggi to Dolok Merawan, as also for a line from Dolok Merawan to Pematang Siantar, the capital of Similoengoen. The Company has already begun the work at Tebing Tinggi, and will110 words
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Article115 1914-05-23 9 The monocle, which is said to be coming into fashion again, has not had a very long existence. According to Sir Horace Rumbold, the first person to screw a glass in his eye was a Dutch exquisite, Jonkheer Breele, whose monocle startled the diplomats assembled for the Congress of Vienna.D.C. - 115 words
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Article43 1914-05-23 9 A DECLINE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 22. Rubber declined to 2s 4d. at the end of the auctions. Owing to the Whitsuntide holidays a further sale will follow on Tuesday, when 700 tons are expected to be offered.43 words
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Article76 1914-05-23 9 Messrs Barlow Co. inform us that their London House, wiring under date of the 21st instant with reference to the Rubber Market, reports that there is less demand, and prices ruling for the commodity are lower. The prices realised at the London Auctions this week were Smoked76 words
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Article27 1914-05-23 9 NETHERLAND TR A DING SOCIETY. The Singapore agency of the above informs us that the dividend for the year 1913 has been lixed at 9| per cent.27 words
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Article211 1914-05-23 9 The Colouial Exhibition of Samarang will, it is stated, be fully ready on the opening day. Holland is to be worthily represented ou the occasion. Tlie Dutch exhibits will be installed in the general ball, where they will constitute a separate and noteworthy section. The arts are211 words
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Article438 1914-05-23 9 The Royal Aero Club have granted the British altitude record for pilot alone to Hug. Lt. E. F. Briggs, R.N., who attained a height of 18,920 ft. at Eastchurch on March 11. Mrs C. F. F. Wearne (wife of the Chairman of Directors of Messrs. Wearne Bros. Ltd.* was amongst438 words
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Advertisement251 1914-05-23 9 < 2 -^^W «o USUNC TONIC THE TONIC FOOD REMEDY FOR NERVOUS AND BODILY WEAKNESS. SANATOGEN IS PRE-EMINENTLY SUITED TO RESIDENTS IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES Flavoured or Unfavoured, *W hills Disease Gems C/ in Mouth and Throat The Germ-killing Throat Tablet Bottle containing 50 Tablets SOLD liV ROBINSON Co. I SIEMENS251 words
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Advertisement397 1914-05-23 10 Pacific Mail S.S. Co. U. S. MAIL LINE VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU Semi-Tropical Route Only line taking the warm BOUTHERK ROUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, OAHU. the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France and Germany by all397 words
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Advertisement606 1914-05-23 10 Shipping WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. Co. Ltd. FOR BANJOEWANGIE, BROOME, DERBY, PORT HEDLAND, COSSACK, ONSLOW, CARNARVON, GERALDTON AND FREMANTLE. The s. s. MINDEROO 2,720 tons. Captain Milis, will be despatched from the Roads for the above ports on Thursday, the 2Mh instant, at 4 p ru. She has excellent accommodation606 words
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Advertisement517 1914-05-23 10 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 the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with517 words
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Advertisement541 1914-05-23 10 Shipping M. MT MESSAGERIES MARITIMEB. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 V. de la Ciotat May 24 Cordillere May 25 Chili June 7 Magellan Jose 8 Atlantique June 21 Polynesien June 22 Amazone July 6 V. de la Ciotat July 6 Paul Lecat541 words
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Advertisement664 1914-05-23 10 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-*nown mall steamers of Ihie Company gall fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vioe veisa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and Kobe664 words
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Advertisement458 1914-05-23 10 ___Shlpping P&O. STEAM NAVIGATION co«p Ut For China, J&pan.p 11 Austria, India, Aden, lff* Med.terranean Ports, p,^ fand London n l6av: MAIL LINEb HOMKW4RD (rCh Singapore, connecting Colombo 1914 ss India May 26 bk U wDevanha IS sk |E, Delta JDL OUTW4RD (FOR l ss Delta Ma^ ss Himalaya Jui.458 words
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Advertisement607 1914-05-23 11 Shipping foyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franall points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. !ou Tr w Turbine Liners BHINYO MARU M TENYO of the Pacinc. Equipped with Wireless Telegraphy i uisine. TIME TABLE607 words
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Advertisement716 1914-05-23 11 SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPANY. i| RCF T Pll r LIKGtST PAID-UP CA -iTAi G fASTEft^ COHPAUr PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32. Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with716 words
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Advertisement238 1914-05-23 11 NETHERLANDS-INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK. Established 1863. CAPITAL. Nominal Gls. 30,000,000— (abt. £2,500,000) PAID-Ul" 17.407,000— ji 1,450,583) RKSERYE FUND. Gls. 6,518,000 (abt £543.166) Head Omci Amsterdam. (with fiub-Offlce at the lla^uc) Head Agency: Batavia. BRANCHES Hongkong, Sourabaya, Samarang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Probolinggo, Indraniayoe, Tjilatjap and Ampenan. CORRESPONDENTS ln all principal238 words
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Advertisement578 1914-05-23 11 CHARTERED BANK of India Australia and China. MIUBKNUTED 8V ROYAL CHARTER. PAID DP CAPITAL 2 oc o^ RESERVE FUND JlHOo'ooO ReierYe Liability ot Proprietors «lWooa HEAD OFFICE: tt, BISHOPSOATE, LONDON, E. 0 AGENCIES AND BRANCHBB: AmntKa* Hon^kciifc Penan* Bangkok lloilo Paket Bataviß ip Ob Rangoon i Bot^Lu;, Karachi .Saigon Calcutta578 words
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Advertisement340 1914-05-23 11 FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1881. Dirkct Government Bcp«Bvisio» GOVERNMENT AUDIT wSSSmT WORLD WIDE fi KFflE g RVF et^ B n rplaB ab Ye I* KKBERVE and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1913, orsr $9,876,000.01. Caah Loans, Settlements, etc, made local). Numerous modern schoiaee. i H. EVANS, Manager,340 words
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Article905 1914-05-23 12 Should Women Serve in- Wartime? j Our modern riTHJTSjtiop, which ha 6 abandoned I ?h-it he who will work i >h:<l! b ems neverthele- <\ to U i on the analogous maxim that .-he who doe 6 not light neithei shaii she vote." At all905 words
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Article127 1914-05-23 12 Bom Thi v Paid Manila exchange itate« the number of iw tot information t led to the pnej the c— tow I those who are to n the oflice of the customs secret service and get their cheques. These rewardl are paid out of the mum realized from127 words
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Article117 1914-05-23 12 There h cussion ii These trttclet 1 to. however, by ex s, who claim that tbr surg. of touch that is of ,ue to him iv perform iu£ del complic;.: operations. So Rente does this become I that even t:. of disease niay almost be determined, sa\s117 words
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Article85 1914-05-23 12 .ludging from the Table Regulations for the Austrian Court" do: 2 jut! unearthed in Munich, thr lacked good manners. Here are some of tho precepts: Officers and gentlemen are courteoush invited not to swing backwards and for wards with their chairs. Not to swallow their wine or beer in too85 words
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82 1914-05-23 12 I nder Special Expenditure dollars has been included for the substitution of "Aga" lights for the existing lights on the two fairway buoys and Cu6t RockBuoy. An extensive trial which the Har bour Master has made of this method of lighting has clearly demonstrated its82 words
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Advertisement457 1914-05-23 12 BRISTOLHOTEL Whs Within a minutes walk of tho LANDING **itiJL^ A and E >Wi Cflft &«7<^*s One c! tho leading Hotels of Colombo 'SP *4JEm althougl"! charges are moderate. l v X '^>j j^l JB^^^^P^ All Rooms axe cqulpp with Electric 3Bfej «LaM '^^^^Sjji El^-J Fans, and Electric Lights, tor457 words
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Advertisement29 1914-05-23 12 pry CELESTINS VIC WATER. Th tab). in Jar. in nit: is used (or t a > vantage t; <tc. drinks it I and It cur ho slow: Wholes Gaggino Co,29 words
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Article854 1914-05-23 13 Interview With Hon. Mr. Lee. In his speech during the Budget Dehate j.of the Bihar and Orissa Provincial Council j.the Hon. Mr W. A. Lee referred to the desirability of the State acquisition of all coalfields in Fudia which are at present undeveloped. Interviewed later Mr Lee854 words
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Advertisement466 1914-05-23 13 FORD CARS 1 ■r**^Ha^t^^^F Jf 1 a J \^Jff t 1 r^ WISE tfioii $1450. K^ k M If i\ w^^^^^^ %rf^^TxT**af $1375. WEARNE BROS, Ltd, TZT mm SOLE AGENTS S. F M. S. ■a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^* Hessn CHEE ENG SONS. Established 1859. 71, North Bridge Road Naval, Military Sporting Tailors. Personally466 words
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Article325 1914-05-23 14 SILVER KING STAR CAST. Famous Actors to Plw Before His Maiestv. The following is the cast of Mr Henry Arthur Jones's famous play, The Silver I King," as it will be performed before King George and Queen Mary at the special matinee in aid of King < leorge's Pension Fund325 words
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Article1133 1914-05-23 14 The first total where given represents figures n 1912, the last column represents output foi L'diendar year to date in all cases. Ytar 1913. April 1914. Allagar 101,750 48,100 Alma 7.400 32,200 Alor Gajab 95,855 6,600 29,300 Alor Pongbu 101.478 8,520 38,520 Anglo Johore 124,524 18,576 50,5871,133 words
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Article65 1914-05-23 14 Bel. it Bruaug Bru6eh Gopeng Consol Heawood lrdis HyJ kampur Kaniuning hoi Kicta Kitita Association Kledang Krarnat Puia; Kainpar LaL. Mala Meiiglembu Lode on Xew Tarn bun P. Consolidated Pengkalen Pusing Lama Pusing Bahru liambutau Ptabman Hub man Hyd Raub (Gold Redhille Royal Johore Selangor River Serend-b Siputeb65 words
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Article28 1914-05-23 14 Beaufort British Poraeo 148 Langkon 00 Melalap 120 Membakut '-53 Sapong 168,068 Sekong 118,049 10 17* 4I» M South K»4t 61/J2l Tenou. 196,510 56O W28 words
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Advertisement278 1914-05-23 14 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V. DUNLOP TYRES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AND ARE AT THE TOP MOST HEIGHTS IN QUALITY, DURABILITY, AND POPULARITY Recently a Dunlop-tyred Buick car was driven successfully from Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, across the Andes range of278 words
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Advertisement250 1914-05-23 14 "For the Blood is the Life." WHEN YOU ARE ILL With any disease duo to impure blood •ucH as Coitma, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Lees, Absccsson, Ulcers, Glandular Bwolim E i, Boils, Pimples, Sores of any kind, Pilo«,Blood Pomon, Rheumatism, Gout, etc:., don't waste your time and mo!iey on lotions and250 words
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Article961 1914-05-23 15 Issued by ERASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, May 22. ap. Imok. Paid. r ni 80,000 2 S is Allagar but ibis. Sellers. MO.o'o £1 £1 Anglo-Java i% I 5 l •ass: sssra,. j™ 100,000 1 Bout Kaiang °?i 90,000 2b 2s Chimpnl 2 2 75.000 2,961 words
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Article67 1914-05-23 15 (Corbbctbd dp 90 May 22). Bank4mß 1-4 7 83 t. demand j.4 Private credits 8 m/i j.4g 11 credits 6m 1 3.411.19 Fbancr demand Bank 293 i Gbbmant, demand 288* India, T. T. 1T4 .< Hongkong, demand i 6 Yokohama, demand 114} Java, demand U1 Bangkok, demand 66 SOVBBEIGNB,67 words
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Article160 1914-05-23 15 May 22. Tin 100 tons cold 176.25 Gambiei ...buyers 6.37 i Gambler Cube No. 1 10.26 Gambier Cube No. 3 $qq Pepper Black ordin. S'poia buyers 18 25 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.50 N T utmegs (110 to the Ik.) L' 4.00 Nutmegs (80 to the Ik.) 26 00160 words
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Advertisement189 1914-05-23 15 "Royal Household" Whisky. s guaranteed to be Exactly the same ever) respect as that supplied dularly to The Royal Household hy Messrs James Buchanan Co., Ltd. All the largest stocks of Scotch Whisky in Scotland are held by Messrs James Buchanan iV Co.. Ltd., and their subsidiary Companies and Messrs189 words
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Advertisement21 1914-05-23 15 The Singapore Straits Directory for 1914. Brunei to Slam, Saigon, Netberianas IndU, «c., »9.50 post free. Publishers: FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED21 words
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Miscellaneous764 1914-05-23 15 VESSELS IN PORT. Sea Be.,eS.r 'Too ST" P JT Mogami Jap g'boat .93 Mimu ti Kuchtn?'-- EMt KelantaD Alting Dut 704 Kolk L nt k SeDS Ba an B. WhattHin Brit 195 McCraitb i^LT^ 5 SWpB Agency Pontianak Batayier Brit 215 simZl v 8 Siantan Co Anambas 23 Boribat Siau.3-2764 words
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Article142 1914-05-23 16 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Sereraban, May 22. The resalts of the day's racing is as follows. -Chinta (Jervois) 2. Tweedledum (Seaton^ I. I ranotba (ThirwelD. Won by a length in 1 mm 30 sees. Divi dend 93. I II. 1. Basted Flush (Seatou) Wreck (Jervois) 8. Barnabas (Turquoiße142 words
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Article647 1914-05-23 16 PIRA i HINA Mr Stewart asked whether the British s, while being carried by the Norwegian steamer Childar, were looted when that steamer was recently pirated in South China has any satisfaction been obtained from the Chinese Government whose subeffected the piracy and whether, in647 words
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Article39 1914-05-23 16 There will be no Duamow Flitch of Bacon Trial this year, the responsible .committee having decided to allow the eastern to rest until next year, when an elaborate pageant of the flitch ceremony irom earliest times will be produced.39 words
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Article400 1914-05-23 16 The annual meeting of the above club was held yesterday afternoon in the Exchange Room Mr F. M. Elliot in the chair, Messrs K. Hilton, W. (J. Hennings, D. Y. Perkins, T. Sibary, Hon. Mr E. C. Ellis, F. L. Clarke, B. M. Collison, R. H. Sharpe,400 words
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Article424 1914-05-23 16 R.G.A. i-.eat K.0.Y.L.1. 2nd There was some really good football in the Cup tie on the S.K.C. ground last evening between the R.G.A. and the K.0. Y.L.1. 2nd team. The artillerymen won, and deservedly so. They were not so quick on the ball as their opponents, but when they424 words
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Article77 1914-05-23 16 The following scores were made in the May Spoon Shoot at Balestier on Thursday, Lady Evelyn Yonng being the winner. 100 150 h'cap total. Lady Evelyn Young 28 31 59 9.27 68.27 Mrs Gattey 29 34 63 5.22 68.22 Mrs Ferguson Davie 29 27 56 11.8 67.8 Mrs Vanning77 words
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Article427 1914-05-23 16 The B. I. Mail Steamer is due here from Penang at daylight this morning with general cargo for discharge. The S. S. Minderoo from Fremanlle W. A. via ports is expected in to-day she has a general cargo for discharge here. The S. S. Montoro from Sydney N.427 words
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Article53 1914-05-23 16 The following eleven will represent the Rangers in their Association Cup-tie against the K.O.Y.L I. first team ou Monday evening H. Clark, goal T. Wheatley and L. Pen nefather, backs L. Bligh, B. Miller and V. van Cuylenburg, half backs A. Jansen. L. Listerman. A. Pattinson, V. Woodford and53 words
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Article58 1914-05-23 16 A circus film is the principal attraction to night at the Alharabra, A Tragedy in the Clouds," in four parts olfering some sensational scenes. There are also the two reeler, The Fruits of Vengeance," and the three reeler, A Southern Cinderella," and the usual excellent selection of smaller58 words
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Article196 1914-05-23 16 Hospitality to Journalists Liberal treatment of journalists, says the Asahi, is to be a feature of the Okuma Cabinet. Hitherto the shadow of a journalist has been seen very seldom in the official quarters of a Premier. Since Count Okuma has sat in the Premier's196 words
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Article98 1914-05-23 16 On July 25 next Lieut.-Colonel J. S. Hobbs, Gloucestershire Regiment, will retire from the command of the 2nd Battalion, presently stationed at Tientsin, North China, under the four year's rule. Lieut.-Colonel Hobbs has been associated with the gallant "slashers" since October, 1891. He was promoted captain in 1891, whilst adjutant98 words
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Article203 1914-05-23 16 It is a part of the design of the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta, that a marble statue of (Jueen Victoria as a young woman should stand on a marble pedestal in the central hall of the Memorial under the dome. Earl Cur/on of Kedkston recently suggested to the203 words
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Advertisement217 1914-05-23 16 CANADA IN 1913 Manufactures produced x <62 0.000 000 a.. arm 525.009.000 ForeStS 185.000.000 era lS 145.000.000 FiBherles 35.*****0 Assurance carried in Canada s Premier Co. 202 363 99f SUN LIFE A^ S S^ E OF CANADA S. J. HOWE APPLES /VOW //V STOCK /V£IV SMSO\ s AUSTRALIAN APPLES >217 words
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Miscellaneous647 1914-05-23 16 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, 24th May. Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.1". 8 and 5.30 p.m. Jackson Millar Cup. The 100 Yards Handicap will be swum off on arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. Entries will be received647 words
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