The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 August 1914
1914-08-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1914-08-12 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1914. NO. 8,211.15 words
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Article182 1914-08-12 1 Tht Chamber of Com inert > met to talk over the trade situation, and useful communications were made. A difficulty WtoMMm to be that Chinese traders have considered a moratorium iv existence: or perhaps in the absence of pay ment for produce, they have no money to182 words
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Article175 1914-08-12 1 From Kampar comes the startling new of a jewellery robbery in which a collection of jewellery valued at about 97.000 hap disappeared. Mrs Lam Looking, it appears, recently took into her house a Siamese woman who obtained access feo the lady with a letter of introduction since proved175 words
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Article123 1914-08-12 1 Aug. 7. Tin Gambier Gambier Cube No. 1 Gambier Cube No. 2 Pepper Black ordin. S'poie Pepper, 'White fair) Nutmegs (110 to the I».> m\ Nutmegs (80 to the lb.l J Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) Bali Coffee (4% Black) Tapioca, small pearl (tail qualli? do do flake dr... do123 words
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Article120 1914-08-12 1 Thomas Bowdler, for whom the Arch bishop of Canterbury has been saying a good word, has the distinction of having added one word to the English language and having endeavoured (unsuccessfully feo expunge a good many from it. H|b Family Shakespeare," published in 1 -1 B, bore on the title120 words
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Article48 1914-08-12 1 'COKKBCTBU UP TO Aug. 7 Bank 4 me demand Private credits 3 m credits 6m a Francs demand Bank Gbbmany demand J India, T. T. Honokono, demand Yokohama, demand Java, demand Bangkok, demand BovaßßiONB, Bank Bnfing Bank oi Bngland Bata Discount 8 months bill Bas Silver London48 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement183 1914-08-12 1 ALHAMBRA THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. SECOND SHOW 9-15 P.M. Two Shows for one Payment. FIRST SHOW 730 P.M. SEE 5 Rounds of Sensational Boxing IN THE 2 REELER A Sporting Chance ALSO THE LONDON FILM COMPANY S LATEST AND GREATEST SUCCESS The CAGE IN 2 PARTS And :he183 words
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Advertisement377 1914-08-12 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NIGHT COMMENCING AT 9 P.M. SHARP, TO-NIGHT! Are we downhearted No, we still have the best orchestra and the best Programme in Town LOVE'S CRUELTY A LILY AMONG THE WEEKS A STORY OF THE STAGE.) THE BOMBARDMENT OF JANINA An Incident in377 words
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Advertisement65 1914-08-12 1 MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. THF WIVES OF JAMESTOWN A Story of the Early Days of tae colonisation of America. IN TWO PARTS (First Show A LEAK IN THE FOREIGN OFFICE DETECTIVE DRAMA IN TWO PARTS AND ROBIN HOOD A well enacted production of the American Standard Film Od. IN65 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The M. ?M. main line services have stopped but the Saigon service is being continued. tC^jf The Dilwara is due to sail ou"Tuesdaj^ Changes in the X 1. M. New names for Singapore street. Change of management in G. R Lambert and Co. Notice from the Consul.for France.68 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous246 1914-08-12 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 12th. High Water— l 45 a.m., 2 p.m. Anniversary of the Settlement of Penang (1786). Lodge Zetland Regular, 5.30 p.m. Thursday 13th. High Water— 222 a.m.. 2-29 p.m. B. I. Homeward mail closFriday 14th. High Water— 3-8 a.m., 3-3 pm. Day of Intercession. P o Syria sails246 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement696 1914-08-12 2 Notices SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXCHANGE. A Special General Meeting of the Moml.u n will be held within the Kxchange Rooms, oa Tuesday, llth August, 1914. at 2- S p m. Business. To'oonslder tiie present jn^ition of matters generally, and to resolve thereanent. By Order of the Chairman. T.696 words
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Advertisement431 1914-08-12 2 WmMMMMMMVa^BOSr^'' Notices Change of Management. G. R. LAMBERT Co Photographic Artists, beg tc announce tlie arrival of Mr. H, N. Buckeridge, (late Manage] Messrf. Lafayette of London and Dublin) who has taken charge ol their Studio at Orchard Road, where all clients will be photographed by hini personally. Phone Xo.431 words
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Advertisement576 1914-08-12 2 Wanted WANTED Wati Ui'i ferably linn-li Indian. B.C 11--HAIRDRESSER AND BARBER WANTEO n If I d HELDER oi TEACHERS Tea for ply to Int: For Sate MOTOR CAR FOR SALE i vlindt i lei Apply PC STOUT E 11 FOR SALE Pianola in rti>: rolls. Apply PIANOLA t 17_7 Apartments576 words
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Article1176 1914-08-12 3 to Servian perpetrated A crime which has changed the course of Austrian, and perhaps of European history.' says the Nation, referring to the death of the Austrian Heir to the Throne. K.\< I IIATKEI'. "The race hatred, to which this murder testifies, is terribly strong, and1,176 words
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Article354 1914-08-12 3 spectacles to transform Artificial Light. >o much work is being carried ou with a view to producing artificial light resembling daylight that a new suggestion made by the well-known physicist, Mr H. E. Ives, of employing daylight spectacles has aroused much interest. Mr Ives has been for some354 words
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Article50 1914-08-12 3 Beautiful and adaptable to any style of Architecture and to any method of interior finish, are the CRANE wonderful Art Metal Ceilings. Cool, clean, white ant, and vermin proof, for Bungalows, Hotels, and Public Buildings. For illustrated catalogue and particulars write to The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore.50 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1914-08-12 3 >\ 1 Neuralgia, Nervous Breakdown NURSI HALL, c/o Mrs, Bassett, Commercial Place, Portsmouth, Kng., writes: "I was suffering nervous breakdown with Internal Neuralgia, n 1 began a course of Phosferine. After having it for three or four months, 1 felt better than id clone for two years previously, and consider226 words
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Advertisement83 1914-08-12 3 jTJjuV^+JUh-t-" +-t -ei-»-4-++-V+ tt<r+-H".fi-. [f |J THIS J i+ *i l I \i IT! t\ t_ a WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED Coil Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS j£ M%m__ ie latest scientific pre- j[! X parationof COI) LIVF.R t ■"""< OIL l)oe i all that is i^uf^tJ claimed for it and super-83 words
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Advertisement842 1914-08-12 3 fW- Bi "IT (?yi.. on Modern Science- M y r~% U«r.-' m* u'-:i': who have f has-hee,: rcvg WW nol yet UBed odol |jg y- H^^^^^had any idea ol its mar 3P^^ vellous effects they would Cieansillt! 'KsuihncTeefifc enthusiastic suppor •i&^v'v HB ters ol Odol. as thousands and I thousands842 words
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Article, Illustration869 1914-08-12 4 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday August 12, 1914. 4 The die having boon cast and France being committed to war, the comments in some of tbe mail papers on the state of preparedness of the country can have no effect on the progress of the war, but it Is curious869 words
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Article1338 1914-08-12 4 To break windows is effeminate." The Greenwich magistrate. Lodge Zetland Regular meeting to-night will be at 5.30 p.m. instead of M.30 p.m. Morning dress. There will be a Service in English at the Johore Church ou Sunday, August 16, at 8.30 a.m. conducted by the Rev. J. A. B. Cook.1,338 words
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Article50 1914-08-12 4 (From Our O, -onpftmUi h \n\n Lumpur, kagutu 1 1 draft was toimeMAMmt b\ Council this morning providing I < i.i\ »-r 'umeiit coutrol of food finance communications ptr merit MM passed after crit unofficial meinbei the High Coramispi .v. i provision, they contending i: power should rest50 words
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Article62 1914-08-12 4 The new Post Office i has arrived, and wh* to be seen roads early yesterday morning empli however, upon what bardl\ p proper use. It was seeu in Serangoon lioad about a ton and a half of iron girders in it. which, if it did no62 words
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Article34 1914-08-12 4 The BMMtoM Wtendant notil terms of bis cfacalar of \ug fit' strictly compln The relates to imports Md flour and dried imti Miked Hah l»e promptly are prohibited e\.-.-pt bj permit.34 words
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Article36 1914-08-12 4 The police of all descript British Mes in June nun. '■■> Of these, the Metropolitan for< for 2 1.1 1 4, and the Royal i lary for 10,490. Police f< number only 1,116 men.36 words
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Article383 1914-08-12 4 in case against rolaatary ai >v in Arms gives the fo tics relating to the British Regulai iblisbm. strength. 24 Special strength. fil .427 short:. Territorials Establishmei Strength. 24 9. .93 sh< Total strength, 560.707. Total short Coming to the pr. encies are shown thus Regular army. June383 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1914-08-12 4 j John little C° V I NOTICE. For the present Goods will be supplied for CASH ONLY. Usual Prices without discounts will be maintained as long as possible. All Freight and Packing rebates to outstations are also withdrawn As an alternative to the above if it will be a convenience348 words
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Advertisement101 1914-08-12 4 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MID DAY EDITION. We r« gret to say that we find it absolutely impossible to deliver the Mid-day Edition to subscribers. In each Morning Edition on the last page but one will be found a coupon, any subscriber sending that, signed or "chopped" to the Office at101 words
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Advertisement43 1914-08-12 4 The sea bath many thousand sands. And life hath many lib. I While most folks take a heap of t (Including oountlees piii Be people yonng, or people old, Ancient, or immature, They're bound to know that health iIn Woods' Great Peppermint Cor*43 words
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THROUGH BELGIUM.
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Article54 1914-08-12 5 [Ht Submarine Cable]. Rm twwfW Iwni London. \ug 10. 7 p.m. An official i from Brussels says that tbe n this afternoon waa satisfactory. rich are advancing methodically. I forts of Liege are atnpl\ >upplied with 1 and ammunition. don. Aug 1" la m There are BOOQ54 words
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Article21 1914-08-12 5 1 at Paris that the French hundred men at Altkireh. (In in the original wire the affair ree battle.21 words
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Article37 1914-08-12 5 Ambassador Heavily Fined." P m. Tbe French iiv; i upon the borders of Alsace pied ic. Ambassador iboa left Berlin he had to pay a t 00i .':-ncs to cross the he reach rihagen.37 words
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Article28 1914-08-12 5 2'Mi 000 men to tbe have already landed in Ostend id Dunkirk. They are to proceed mr. landing of the English troops is perfect order.28 words
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Article39 1914-08-12 5 re still resisting tbe itlacki aud are up to now undamaged. Ihe (|inte H entiy made in > <:■ matoat MMmtoßtVto for the ection of the fortress. It is confirmed ►TiM. tn troops in Belgium are ho.it >tores.39 words
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Article13 1914-08-12 5 I reuch detachment in Grand Popo w\ occupied Togoland together cruiser.13 words
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Article32 1914-08-12 5 i German officers entered Liege. lii i -listed splendidly, reat battle is proceeding. I p to advantage is with tbe Belgians. 10 f m The French bonds 132 words
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Article85 1914-08-12 5 ju firmed that tbe Germans i very heavy losses at the battle .iege during the day ot August sth, following night they lost 5,000 captured, and me general takeu pri>ouer. The Germans 120,000 men agaiust 40,000 but their movements were not I good accordance. Their artillery did85 words
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Article99 1914-08-12 5 p.m. It is confirmed i ins, after evacuating Mul bansen. retired upon Neubusach, burning •reat numerous buildings, md forage, razing to the Uronnd forest, and terrorizing vi population by threatening to shoot them. The enthusiasm of the Alsa •heless constantly increas--1.40 pm. The French crossed iof Alsace.99 words
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Article133 1914-08-12 5 result of the warlike preparations I Austria and Servia, the price of ment paper fell in Bombay, on July closing quotation on the 25th which dropped to 93.5 on the ;:g Monday. Captain .J. H. \v. Becke, Sherwood foresters, who has just been promoted to lied rank for his services133 words
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BRITISH NAVY.
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Article50 1914-08-12 5 |By Sihmanne Cable]. Kiuikk's Sbevici London. Aug. 11, 4 a.m. Mr Winston Churchill announces that IL M. S. Birmingham sank a German submarine on Aug. 10. The Birmingham is a new light cruiser of 5,400 tons, given in the Navy List for January as building at Armstrongs.]50 words
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Article82 1914-08-12 5 London Aug 11 4 a.m. Admiral Cai lagban been appointed principal naval A. D. C. and is gazetted for special service on the war staff of the Admiralty. Hitherto ou the Neptune, the flagship of the Commander in Chief of the Home Fleets. Has been naval adviser82 words
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Article20 1914-08-12 5 Melbourne). The Commonwealth Navy has been formally transferred to the Admiralty till the conclusion of the war.20 words
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Article40 1914-08-12 5 New U. S. for Colonies. London Aug 10 10 10 p.m.— Lord Isling ton bas been appointed undersecretary for thf Colonies 'vice Lord HmmotC An Amnesty. London. Aug 10, 4 a.m. Imprisoned strikers and Suffragists have been amnestied.40 words
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Article41 1914-08-12 5 To Defend Itself Loudon. Aug. 10, 4 a.m. Government hai countermanded the despatch of Territorials to Ireland to replace the regulars. Mr Asquith iuformed Mr Redmond that Earl Kitchener will do everything to equip and organise tbe Volunteers.41 words
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Article48 1914-08-12 5 London, Aug. 10, 6.10 p.m. —The Hou^e of Commons adjourned for a fortnight. Mr Asquitb said he trusted that when they resumed they would be in a position to conclude the business of tbe session. He hoped to make proposals which would meet with general acquiescence.48 words
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Article24 1914-08-12 5 London, Aug. 10, *.55 p.m. A rupture in Franco-Austrian relations is officially announced, and the ambassadors are leaving the respective capitals.24 words
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Article18 1914-08-12 5 Loudon, August 10.—Tbe gold influx into the Bank of England is 3$ millions. Silver rose to 2718 words
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Article31 1914-08-12 5 Montenegrins Busy, London, August 10. The .Montenegrins have occupied Spi/za on tbe Adriatic and two of tbe neighbouring towns. The Serbs have invaded Bosnia and occupied Fotcha and Yie/grad.31 words
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Article30 1914-08-12 5 Austria has declared war agaiust Russia. Amphlon Disaster. The British cruiser Amphion was sunk by a floating mine; 152 lives were saved. 131 lost: tbe captain was saved.30 words
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Article223 1914-08-12 5 > m < There is said to be a shortage of clergy in India, says tbe Madras Times." It is said to be difficult to find recruits enough for Anglican appointments in the landAn unwillingness to come out India, now that the glamour of India has begun to disappear, may223 words
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Article30 1914-08-12 5 Desperate Night Attack. London. Aug. 11 12.25— The Germans desperately attacked Fort Seraing, Liege, on Sunday night but were repulsed. It is estimated tbat .00 were killed. I30 words
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Article286 1914-08-12 5 BELGIUM'S NEUTRALITY." To tmk Bditob, Sir, —Those of no, who have hitherto admired Germany's commercial policy, cannot but admit that she has grossly violated the rules of civilised warfare by ber acts towards Belgium. In 1831 the Treaty of London provided for the permanent neutrality of Belgium, which was286 words
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Article188 1914-08-12 5 Dbpaptubi of thi: Guides. Taiping. Aug. Bth. The Malay Sta^s Guides, including the mule battery, left this morning by two special trains, one starting at ."> and the other at 7.30 for Singapore. The whole of yesterday numbers of bullock carts and tbe P. W. D. traction trucks188 words
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Article295 1914-08-12 5 The Government of India have sent out a circular invitation to local Governments and other public bodies for their opinions. to be submitted by 15th October next, on the recommendations of the recant Royal Indian Finance and Currency Commission, including tbe question of the desirability of Establishing a gold mint295 words
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Article205 1914-08-12 5 Mr R. G. van Somereu sends us a copy of a letter received by him from the retired Chief Justice of the Colony (Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones), as follows Abermarle Club, Dover Street, London, W., July 14th, 1914. Dear Mr van Someren, You will have205 words
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Article268 1914-08-12 5 How BRNOAU BBC4PBD A HEAVY FINK. A Bengali milk seller was charged in the third police court, yesterday morning, with selling adulterated milk in Boat Quay. A Malay police constable said he saw the accused with a bottle of water in his hand, and a milk can on268 words
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Article87 1914-08-12 5 COULDN'T RESIST TEMPTATION. Lee Heng Kee was charged in the second court with a theft of a clock, valued at *9.30. from the bouse of a Malay named Wan Don, who risides at 28 3 Weld Road. Accused pleaded guilty, and stated in extenuation of any sentence to be passed87 words
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224 1914-08-12 5 Short Shrift for Looters. Peking. July 8. As the result of the recent mutiny and looting a wholesale execution of soldiers has been carried out at Kalgan. Most of the looters who commandeered military carts tied to Mongolia and have not yet been captured. About224 words
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Article15 1914-08-12 5 I Agents. Evatt and Co. Bukit Timah:— ls,234; 7 mos 78,164.15 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1914-08-12 5 Robinson Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SHIPMENT OF PROSSER'S "Special Corona" Lawn Tennis Racket in the new Hollow Middle Shape. SOLE AGENTS IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Robinson Co. ITHE IDEAL COMBINATION. I i(Bv^*lftr r a Th Wo,ld 8 be P»ano playei m|ffj-*yo/J'' mechanism built into225 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement635 1914-08-12 6 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the New 22,000 Ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners M SHINYO MARU TENYO MARC" and M CHIYO MART the Queens of635 words
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Advertisement521 1914-08-12 6 Shipping KONINKLVKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPY. (Royal Packet Navigation Coy. ol Batavia.) T<> the COLONIAL EXHIBITION AT SEMARANG from August 13th until November 15th, 1914, and to the RUBBER CONGRESS ANO EXHIBITION AT BATAVIA (Congress from Sept. 7th until Sept. 12th Exhibition from .Sept Bth until Oct. 10th) by the up to521 words
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Advertisement580 1914-08-12 6 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co Ltd. APCAR LINE FOR PENANG, AND CALCUTTA The Company's Steamer '•DILWARA" 5.378 tons. G. N. Ramage, p. N.u. Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Tuesday, the 18th June, at 4 pm. She has excellent accommodation for Ist and 2nd class passengers580 words
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Advertisement416 1914-08-12 6 Shipping M. M. Services stopped until further notice. The regular sailings of our branch line service t o Saigon and Haiphong are being continued so far. I de COURTOIS Ager BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. Ltd APCAR LINE OP STEAMERS. The undermentioned mall steamers of the above Line maintain a416 words
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Advertisement572 1914-08-12 6 f Shipping P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Cc, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports. Plymouth and London Through Bills of Lading loaned tor Coast, Persian Gulf. fVrotinental and AmeS! Ports. Bteamer* will leave singapor. mor aboo< MAIL LINES Homeward (eoh Ecroi From Singapore, oonnectini Colombo with572 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1914-08-12 7 Humberette AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett. WATER-COOLED $1,325 Complete ex Garage. Latest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser Singapore, tfth D<c, 1913. ORNEO Co. Ltd., Present. D W th th< Humberette 1 purchased niont lis ago, lam iv giving sfaci ion. gine leaves uothiug to I s < «1. I had taion to118 words
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Advertisement430 1914-08-12 7 RUBBER. Until our stocks are exhausted, we will supply estateswith Patent Fibre at usual prices, and will wait payment until the regular remittances come through. After 3 months, interest at the rate of 1 per month will be charged. We unlertake to cure dry rubber in Singapore by the Jackson430 words
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Advertisement35 1914-08-12 7 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MID-DAY EDITION AUG. 12th, 1914. :o:Good for one copy for the undersigned Subscriber Subscribers should tear off this corner, sign or Chop it. and aenct to the F. P. Office at noon.]35 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous938 1914-08-12 7 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders Wtmm Arm ror When Sea BeIIeF.M.S.4OO Ahmat P. -hai Cncertain Bteamotß Nat. Tonnase A Mastet From Consignees Fo» Apanria BdIMN Vint Calcutta Bou6tead .i:uid Amiral Ponty Fch 8564 Giraud Saigon. M. Comte Co liv Benaldei Brit 1959 Mason Saigon Thomas ACo Bordeaux Benlomond938 words
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Miscellaneous344 1914-08-12 7 WEATHER REPORT. Bar. Wind. Tern. Ham. Sky I HK. llth 2P 29.69 calm 0 79 MN. llth4P 75ft WSB 26 24 kd HK. llth 6a 29.6h west 1 hh MN. Ith 10a 753 SW 3 14 31 Time balls on Fori Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m.,344 words
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Article3165 1914-08-12 8 boioafou hh hants consider. i The Call «t. to large gathering of the members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange assembled in special general meeting yesterday to consider the pre- j sent position of matters generally, and to j resolve thereanent. They considered, but did not3,165 words
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Article408 1914-08-12 8 The outward intermediate P. and O. Namur is due at Colombo on the 19th instant and may be expected at Singapore on or about the 27th idem. The outward P. aud O. intermediate Nubia is expected to leave Penang at 5 p.m. yerterday and may be expected here408 words
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Article159 1914-08-12 8 The unfortunate "female monkey child,'' whose discovery in a Naini Tal jungle was reported in our < "Madras Times") columns the other day, is now in hospital. The doctors say that the child is probably eight or nine years old. The following note is distressful reading "Except for159 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement142 1914-08-12 8 Have You Your Place in the Sun SUN LIFE "aSS? OF CANADA S. J. HOWE. Manager. 6. mmm FRESH FISH. FRESH NORTH SEA COD LING. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED. > m < Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCHES mt NOTICE to PARENTS. Is It Fair give your children milk142 words
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser2
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Title Section16 1914-08-12 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. MID-I».\i EDITION (5 ets.) SINGAPOKK, AUGUST 12, 1014 N(). 8,212.16 words
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Article738 1914-08-12 1 Dining thii ,l wonM be rather interesting ami nistrii; nd see how mv -w aboi; ry fat t I also what kinds of aye ;i!d uut In t-u licieiit supple ■oliug di bei wounded or not, everyone will bare an est! ll.irst 1 on. W 1.,738 words
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Advertisement289 1914-08-12 1 Notices GERMAN SUBJECTS have I iv» n :.-jH-ctor ral Police Station r 10 a.m. and n.>on. before i t < ing A. R. CHANCELLOR il of Puii GOVERNMENT OF TIMOR. Pn Nr Oct I ate j r a gauge 1. a mth 15-9 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. STREET SACC LANE A.C BANDA289 words
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Advertisement430 1914-08-12 1 j Notices LOST lain gold wedding riu in fr nt ol the enticiuc h. India Comm. j^ Ccc .vaid of I*s, Apply G.J.O. c o Neth Ini' Bank 11 NOTICE i bs Bali eafl sad Amoy Btree trties has bt poned to Monday the 17th instant. CHINO KENG LEE Co..430 words
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Advertisement259 1914-08-12 1 Notices NOTICE: CASH. New Subscribers to the Singapore Free Press, will only be! accepted on payment of at least; One Months Subscription $2.50 or by post $3. Telephone Messages, and requests for news on the promise to become a Subscriber, will be recipient of the message can manage. But the259 words
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Advertisement512 1914-08-12 1 Notices NOTICE. From this date (Aug. 7th,) as a temporary arrangement, the Singapore Free Press will be issued in two editions, a MID-D \Y Edition, at noon daily (except Sundays) and the usual MORNING EDITION. Both parts will be posted to outstations as one paper. There will be no alteration512 words
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Advertisement117 1914-08-12 1 LE OIL ON THE WATERS eting influence of oil poured on rs Ia m storm, Little's Oriental li and soothes the tortured ncr Kcroctattag pains and bids Sciatica i Kold on the sufferer. Little'i Oriental Sain haa i>«<ii tba standard, tho universal remedy tor Bdattea for years and v«ars. Tt117 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous421 1914-08-12 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 12th. i .2 p.m. Anniversary ol the Settlement of Pcnang < 1. Lodge Zetland Regular. 5.3( p.m. Tburse^ 13th. Uigh Water to-toi t. ><.. 2-i9 p. B. I. Homeward mai' doe FriJay Hth dl,h p m. Day of Intercession. P <) Syria sails homewavd. Y.W.C.A. Bible f.tud.421 words
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Article34 1914-08-12 2 From the are iv receipt of the following statement of the Perak tin exp mth of ,:l!-v--excluding i pp. Block tin pkls- Tin ore I 1,139 pbli Duty: $37" 7 'its.34 words
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Article196 1914-08-12 2 AN.' M. hro v con: hv Mr H. N. Kidl^y ou a remarkable Cynripediura red by Mr. l. 1». |Vrnra. ..f Singapore, growing in the Lanknwi Ovonp, north of i m He inggeated thai natural hybrid i Nire im an i Eanl, althonf Mr Kid: lai «h the196 words
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Article421 1914-08-12 2 Thank thk Government. eported in our war special yesterday the Perak planters met at the Ipoh Club to the situation, aud unanimously decided to adopt the scheme of the Selangor planters to give the coolies I gantangs of rice aod $1 per month, crediting them with the balance421 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article35 1914-08-12 2 FRENCH MASTERS IN ALSACE. Their Majesties at Aldershot. iHv Submarine Cable"|. RIUTM Sk«\ i Loudon, Aug. 11,4 •'*."> pm. Their Males the King and Qoeefl visited Aidershot aadreceived an oration from the troo:35 words
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Article33 1914-08-12 2 The Germane, in force, attacked Mul hauseu. The smaller French force retired brilliantly to a strong position, where they stemmed the attck. The French tin the masters in I'pper Alsace.33 words
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Article35 1914-08-12 2 The official Press Bureau »a\s lhat three German army corps ;il opposite Liege. Two cavalry divisions are at Tongues. Other German troops are entrenching along the line ol ths Rirer Aiane.35 words
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Article23 1914-08-12 2 The large German force in Luxemburg ua- now reached the Belgiau frontier. German patrols are reported at Murhe. liediune and Arion.23 words
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Article16 1914-08-12 2 The Austrians advanced from Cracow towards Kielce. Tb-' Rassinnaare moving |0 Roma on Lemb-16 words
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Article47 1914-08-12 2 RUSSIANS ENTER AUSTRIA Paris. Aug 10th. French three per cent Louds are at 75 fr. 50 centimes. Aftei heavy fighting the French occupied the ridges of the Vosgea above Fort Sainte Marie. The Uussiaus euteied Austria hv the IStjl Valley, repulsing the Austrian ranguard.47 words
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Article217 1914-08-12 2 The S, S Kunchow, which put in from Saigon yesterday, brought with her a party of 88 Indians. These, according to Captain J. A. Martiu, are British subjects taken off the German steamship Orgenfels, which was captured by the French authorities at Saigon. The men were scut217 words
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Article178 1914-08-12 2 ALUtOBO SHOOTING 01 Mexicans BY Maiuxes. New York. —There is a promise of a ruili tary scandal growing out of the deportatiou from Vera Cruz ol Mr. Fred. L. Boalt, the correspondent of the Newspaper Kuterprise Association. The Secretary for Wnr has issued an i order178 words
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Article420 1914-08-12 2 To thb Editor. One gets "Fed up." with hearing and reading complaints against various depart ments oi public bodies, but tOete is not theeligbt**! .looht, tbat although some of these complaints are personal grievances, others merely au excuse for writiug to the local newspapers, there are iv tome420 words
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Article258 1914-08-12 2 To the Editor, Singapore Free Press.", Sir, Your readers may have seen it announced that, following the precedents of other times of war, I have requested that Friday next, August Hth, should be observed throughout this Diocese as a 'special day of Fasting aud Prayer, that258 words
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Article172 1914-08-12 2 Alsace Lorraine maintains its eminence as the place of .incidents par excellence —the French idiom being peculiarly appropriate in the case of a populace which refuses to be saturated with Germanism. Alsatian recruits may no longer serve in home regiments the carrying of French Hags is henceforth, in172 words
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Article19 1914-08-12 2 > m < Mr A. D. Ball, Acting Assistant Controller of Labour, Ipoh, is appointed a Magistrate of the Fiiat Class.19 words
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Article1005 1914-08-12 2 Dl<\\\ H \i KS OF BUFORM. 1 1 Shaughai. lune 10. The stagnation of .«ll husine m china i has been the Kllhjl 'ct «»f uincll noxious in- i quiry. Various i« i-..ns b>i\e b ;i-stgned tor It the p< cv i l.nee of ouiltAs i.i1,005 words
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184 1914-08-12 2 New Fork, July it. The spy scare ,s once more rife ou the Pacific coast, aud Mr Charles Field, editor of the Sau Franciscan Sunset Maga/ine. and .Mr Robert Fowler, au aviator. ha\a beeu arrested for disclosing militare secrets by photographing aud puhlisbiny pictures of184 words
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Article182 1914-08-12 2 veiled Charges Against Russ Attache. Berlin, July 1 1 The proceedings ou a charge of oopion age in the interest of Russia against two Germane. Sergeant Major Poh! and a man called Kaul. who is alleged to have \olun tarily surrendered himself to the German authorities, have182 words
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Article38 1914-08-12 2 I, Thebaud X I big Kwe IF, i. Kaka. but IS. Sfl Co Malacca I »nt l To. de Wa X P M, Uncertain. Kirn lv i. i i Kirn Hoe, Saigon. hovre. mm ng. Uncertain.38 words
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Article248 1914-08-12 2 When newspaper leudei- r had been temporarily of a British n at Ke ably rubbed theii it meant. The e\planat im imperial Maj. v Honoi of the Flee: in tin he was senior to the tn ore, iii' Fleet's (lag nas 1 aboard the King <<>248 words
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Article41 1914-08-12 3 v.- i 'iikul I KJ Fransi* itu telah iliii sempadan Alsace maka ingan yang besar telah iku li Uin bernama riich 3 h <li Utwan oleh reka dan kemadtan dari pada phambai akan German j tertempiaran nembawa din im.41 words
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Article37 1914-08-12 3 i y ut- Snatu kawal I >kio kepala negeri Japan itu tan bahwa pasok- kan 1 ipan ang pertama itu t«lali bertolak in diperentabkan oleh I b w.i U.i ma hem lak mem is,37 words
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64 1914-08-12 3 Shoe Yang dibawa oleh Lord Kitchener. ist, pukul I l-')ii Kitthener n-lah me suatu kenyataan kal l ttiian pada I ...m-l itu dan me mi sekaliau ten tan menghimpun i akan inyak is iil»n menjadikan askar ti orang 1 mi hendak i ii lalam khemah 1 beraskar itu A bahwa64 words
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Article35 1914-08-12 3 Askar Inggeris Membantu Fransis nurunkan I tn di-talankan ii an yang i>aik. 3 ig liam <li-t«:ui-'•nian.,l Lorraine A''>uka,i!i yang besar Fransia itu ika merekaita tbat akin panchang itu pakul \l5 perai sin itn telafa bernama35 words
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Article125 1914-08-12 3 I V.. KRIS. b pun tlai ipada Kapal i h lera. in until A m ini 1 Rahar itq telah am German satu pasokkan mn tetapi tiada i i! peris itu yang beroleh tv maka saboah daripada i ierman itu telah tan. iwah mi <iinvatakan tug [nggeris125 words
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Article735 1914-08-12 3 RUSSIAN TSAH 8 I \MILI \K." Sixistei Kk.ikk. of i Modern 1. f HKI.IKI St. Petersburg. July 4. 1 hi darkest hours of reaction iv Raaaia nearly always bring the "adventurer" into high places. Bat never has such a remarkable upstart appeared as he who now735 words
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Article141 1914-08-12 3 The lesson conveyed iv a little book which Mr John Leyland, tbe Naval Correspondent of "The Daily Chronicle." bas written on the subject of The Royal Navy is tbat the influence ofthe sei has been instrumental in the shaping of our national institutions and character, and141 words
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Advertisement162 1914-08-12 3 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. He .d Office— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at current rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT— Insurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other information apply to J.162 words
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