The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 August 1914
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Title Section15 1914-08-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. ll.\ CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15), 1914. XO. 8,217.15 words
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Article209 1914-08-19 1 Greece has received an intimation thut Turkish troops have crossed Bulgaria in the direction of Prosed She is ou the alert Page 7. The Tear aud Tsaritsa have gone to Moscow. They will walk, unattended, through the people to attend a solemn invocation and blessing of the209 words
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Article1250 1914-08-19 1 A CENTURY OF PARODY. The Oxford limerMtv PfeßM hu\e S#«t forth into the world of readers many valu ed workNot the l**it«»t enjoyable, one of their latest, a collection of parodies covering a century Mom strictly speakii cream of parody from Mm Rejected ad ilies>e* of Horace and published InH. L. - 1,250 words
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Advertisement676 1914-08-19 1 ALHAMBRAPALLADIUM THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. ORCHARO ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD SECOND SHOW 9-15 ?M. Two Shows for one Payment. FIRST SHOW 7-30 P.M. TO-NIGHT COMMENCING at 9 p.m. SHARP, TO-NIGHT! T^v- ui^t 4cm^ Welcome Re-Engagement, Owing to Their Enormous Success. HE RINGTHE TWO DARES AIT TTX676 words
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Advertisement123 1914-08-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Massage to keep healthy Mrs Haru and Mr Tujita— Page 2. Pixoap for the hair Page Sale of furniture. Powell and Co. —Page 2. Notice re trade marks by M. S. Ally aud Co. Page I. Tansan, Japanese .mineral water Page Straits S.S. 'aud X.P.M. sailings Page 9.123 words
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Miscellaneous120 1914-08-19 1 > < THE WEEK. Wednesday 19th. Bigh Water— 9-58 a.m., 8 27 p.m. St. John Ambulance Corps Lecture Victoria Memorial Hall, 5 p.m. Thursday 20th. High Water IC-28 a.m.. 9-21 p.m. St. John Ambulance Corp? Practice 5 p.m. Friday 21st. HUa Wi«ei— iO 58 i.i. lv -p m. New Moon.120 words
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Article200 1914-08-19 2 HARD ON THK HOKSKS Says the F.M.S. Police report for 1913: The mounted body-guard of His Highness the Sultan of Perak was, as hitberto, maintained at Kuala Kangsar at a strength cf one dulTadar, one uaik, and 18 sowars, with 13 horses and seven syces?. Two horses200 words
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Article716 1914-08-19 2 Rspokt on the Pouch koh 191b. The report on the police force of the X. M.S. for 1913, by Mr \V. \Y. Douglas, Commissioner, is to bund. The strength of the Force on tb.a 81st December was one commissioner, two Deputy Commissioners, 12 Assistant Com missioners,716 words
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Advertisement7 1914-08-19 2 Watcrbury's f «ji^^ COMPOUND THE Ideal Digestant7 words
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Advertisement1975 1914-08-19 2 Wanted ROBINSON piANO go <^O-_ m* I T^ W "-^tt^^St^ l>rn f i HtUt "PP'y letter oni\ R Vllitti^kv '^H W'mß* METHODIST PUBLFBHING HOUSK. BOWS --^L^^ GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE MANDOLINES. pTU c NOTICE IS RERRBY OIVRN that the two above Trade Marks are the sole and PuBL| C WORKS DEPARTiEUT1,975 words
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Article911 1914-08-19 3 r Own Corresp'tident ■insj, .July the rseosßOM of Mr Hst 9 tin! < luen vrptar\ of F/aag I !n< yon tv .m > c i 1 1 i r fOl •-I i Of ii;iv,- been officials who in Tibetan 1 m the mof ion. the arrival of911 words
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Article414 1914-08-19 3 A BißMisi Tra«.kdv. thrilling story comes to hand from Myingyan of a case in which a man killed three members of one family and badly wounded a fourth, and subsequently, after a desperate tight, killed a sub inspector of police in the presence of the villagers,Rangoon Times - 414 words
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Article107 1914-08-19 3 FELINE LOCK- KEEPER. If eve cat earned her daily milk it ia ij, the Cookham Lock cat, says the Mirror.'' In day time she idles and loafs in characteristic feline manner. But her nights are spent ac deputy lock keeper. When the real lock-keeper retires to rest, pussy takes up107 words
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Article472 1914-08-19 3 me»ssg« received in Peking from H in' >\< -f;Uf«d that the Gennin gunboat Vaterhtiui was dismantled on .July 31. The crew were awaiting instructions by wireletl to proceed to Tsingtau, in the event of a declaration of war. German reserves in Hankow were warned to472 words
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Article371 1914-08-19 3 We have received a complaint from several Chinese merchants in Penang doing business with Sumatra. They state 11 The traders in Penang hold guilder j notes to the face value of nearly 100, 0C0 guilders, which will not be cashed by any of the banks here,Ed., Straits Echo - 371 words
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Advertisement11 1914-08-19 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Wcofls' Crcat Fcrr?nßix»t Cure, 6d,11 words
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Advertisement390 1914-08-19 3 "!vXv. X'^vja :^3 !if wmJT \Jm Once you have become ac|customed to wash your head jand hair regularly every week with Pixoap, you know that there is no better means of .preserving a splendidly soft and at the same time healthy growth of hair to a very advanced age. Pixoap390 words
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Advertisement188 1914-08-19 3 FORD CARS I MAN $1450. AND fIWMC $1375. U/fARWr DQnC If J SINGAPORE .KUALA LUMPUR WtAKNt BKUo, Ltd., PO h PEN a N6 SOLE AGENTS S. S. F M. S. CARLSBERG BEER- jt Better the Best Jof^^^ 0 World-wide use. SOLE AGENTS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., Singapore. MART IK188 words
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Article1026 1914-08-19 4 OF I>l VKI.OI'MI Though very careful atteutiou i> paid to every development that occurs in Kuro pean couutnes in connexion with internal combustion engines, the ptogveM which is being made in America i> CliriottSlj enough apt to be I ;ht of iv Great Hrituin. \s aTimes - 1,026 words
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Article131 1914-08-19 4 News was received early on Aug. 10 of the death of Private William Curwen, of the Hongkong Volunteers, who passed away at Stonecutters shortly after eleven o'clock the previous night. Mr Curwen, who was but little over 43 years of age, was Head Master at131 words
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Article141 1914-08-19 4 Hates have been abolished on the tramway return ticket. The conductor no longer makes an uncertain punch at an elusive figure round the margin of the thing. Yet still the ticket is available for return only on the day of issue. How doe 6 the manAldwych - 141 words
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Article52 1914-08-19 4 Priests and printers have one point in common besides the initial letter. Snnfftaking is a traditional custom amongst compositors, and many of the Roman clergy are strongly addicted to it. A loot at one of the Catholic conference meetings would yield snuff boxes in astonishing variety Western"Western Mail," Cardiff - 52 words
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Advertisement905 1914-08-19 4 DELICIOUS PURE RICH THICK CREAM it is just the pure EXTRA THICK CREAM taken from the richest milk obtainable AND PRESERVED BY NO OTHER MEANS THAN STERILIZATION. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK Co.. (London). E LATEST PRICES FOR Q VISITING CARD PLATES. X Ladies 'Name only; $200 Gent's.905 words
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Article1022 1914-08-19 5 n:i!\u\\'-> I \i Aug. 1- 1" 1 1 Kiiiser. in a sj h frtun IBM l'a'ace balcony. Miid A dark 'iroken rinuny. The sword forcil into our bund. We hope if pence i- iinpos.Mhle, to wielil th« sword so us to shiut le it with h< war1,022 words
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Article623 1914-08-19 5 \i. ivm Hi M< übi \r Large. It i< interesting to consider how far the Asiatic inhabitants of Malaya realise the extent of the war in Europe, or how great its direct consequences to them may be. Some of the educated classes have, of course, a623 words
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Advertisement262 1914-08-19 5 Protect your sEMa i M Children against W |M Consumption fd fc^ giving them KBfVtf J 'KRPKRR X Am. M—^ A I^4 I^-^ JL (Trade Mark) j (I Cod Liver Oil W/ WITH \yV Malt Extract 111//// P rov ides weakly children (and l l 1/ Vl adults) with strength262 words
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Advertisement352 1914-08-19 5 PASSFNCERS EXPECTED. IVr i I vslth ttJ# ttr Arcadia at I Kj >?r4 M II W H. BtiiUh. H. j E. w aj«*» Wliiuker, I ill*. Per P A O str Nanaur. due August 88.V. J. Badcock, Mr A M> Mm Booty md child h. V. !/ar<l. 1 M. Ma>352 words
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Article58 1914-08-19 6 Dome stic Oc cure nces. MARRIAGE. Cope— Ktaplrs-Budden.— July 6, at Farnhaiii Stnrroy, Edward Brian Kirkpvtrick Cope, a s.c. son of the late A. Edward ope, Hongkoug and Shanghai Bauk (S igon am' Manila) and of Mrs Cwo. Wiokk»w, o. W«cfc low. to Mrs A. E. STfcPLBS-BUDDBN, widow of rbe58 words
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Article72 1914-08-19 6 Mn>s. On August 1/, at the General Hos pital, Singapore, Mr T. Ramage Miles, aged 49 years, after a brief illness. Weld.— on Aug 12, at Kingstown, Ireland, the wife of Fred. J. Weld, of the F.M. 5. Civil Set vice. (By cable). Adamson. Suddenly on board the s.s.72 words
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Article, Illustration987 1914-08-19 6 The Singapore Fre e Press. Wednesday August 19, 1914. < ji. -is. ji:r.s^s croc*;-; A correspondent writes to a Penang paper under the heading "No Volunteer Need Apply." He takes the well worn theme that Britain has always expected her sons to give up much of their leisure in voluntary987 words
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Article296 1914-08-19 6 Owing to the present crisis, the members of the Bukit Babru football club have postponed the celebration of the 10th anniversary and prayers are being offered for the restoration of peace. Shaik Daud and Baboo, two Klings, were charged by Inspector Hawkins, in the third police court, with the murder296 words
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Article195 1914-08-19 6 ACTION OF CHETTIF.v Sir. It is very d-sii able that attention of Government thonld be called to the action of the Chettie- daring the present crisis in trade. At a time when every run-^idrration is necessary and is being shewn betw. debtor and creditor, it i- ■•Bead on good195 words
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Article98 1914-08-19 6 We are asked by the MILKMAID MILK COMPANY to announce that, as the result of their recent policy of selling their milk direct Co the public, the prices have been entirely controlled. For this* reason, they are now selling to the dealers as before, so that the98 words
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Article80 1914-08-19 6 We regret to record the death of Mr. A. C. Moses, of Killiney Lodge, Oxley Rise, which took place at his residence at a quarter to seven o clock last evening, at the ripe a^»- of seventy years. Mr. Moses was formerly a partner80 words
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Article334 1914-08-19 6 Monday, Aug. 24th. will be kept throughout the Colony as a Holiday for the Mohamedhan festival of Hari Haya. The Chetty community at Klang ate holding a special ceremony in their Maria nam temple for 4o days, for the victory of (Treat Britain. Fifty vessels, outward and homeward bound, includingB.D.M. - 334 words
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Article80 1914-08-19 6 In the 6econd police court, yesterday, Chan Kee was charged with the theft of two gold bracelets from the person. A Chinese woman was walking along Killiney Road, on Monday afternoon. She had her child tied upon her back, and the bracelets were on :;he child's wrists. The accused snatched80 words
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Article287 1914-08-19 6 A fcch» provision of Public flail a; Ri«#M building. that ii Will b. v to tb- Tnwii Ha! i'iiat bull, it winy I)'- r was t'onx ert««d into theatre Mg-jed i»> Mr I he I' 1 cii for nearly et i Singapore bas beeu deprived ofC. Express - 287 words
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Article228 1914-08-19 6 We have pleasure in bringing to the notice of our readers ai uh.ch is being made for further tuud6 on bebalf of the work that il being undertake Singapore and liritit-h Malaya hp the Young Mob'i c'hriftian Association. The object 6 of the Y.M.i A.L. and C. Express - 228 words
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Article100 1914-08-19 6 We understand »«a\> the" Malay Mail that a hydro aeroplane has been ordered for Singapore and will shortly arr. > is being supplied by the (inn ol Messrs T. K. Wong. Ltd., aircraft desifznorLondon. Mr T. K. Wong returned tin to Kuala Lumpur from Siugap* In Singapore,100 words
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Article48 1914-08-19 6 A big jungle fire broke out between the third and fourth inilnhtODM, Bukit Timah Road, and the sixth imlaafaMM Thoinpwon Road. '1 In a call about 1 quickly Mai Mwm engines along. IW| could not doan>thin^ however and had to return leaving tl in possession.48 words
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Article43 1914-08-19 6 LING GI DIVIDEND CA NCELLED. Messrs (iuthrie and Co., agents, inform us that they have received advice from London by cablegram tiiat the interim dividend of 15 per cent declared by l.inggi Plantations, Ltd., to be paid on 7th tafMl baa been cancelled.43 words
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Article21 1914-08-19 6 Agents F. W. Barker and Co. Ledbury Sandycroft 10,86'J Kukub:— 7.001 Hayoep: 24,778 total 7 mot. 144.870.21 words
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Advertisement201 1914-08-19 6 John Littfei C D L M 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 I are also withdrawn I As an alternative to the above if it will201 words
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Advertisement101 1914-08-19 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MID DAY EDITION. We n gret to say that we find it absolutely impossible to deliver the Mid-day Edition to subscribers. In each Morning Edition on tbe 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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Article31 1914-08-19 7 EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN FRANCE. I MEN AND STORES SAFELY LANDED. I\*i)U'\ 10*15 p. in. -The Praes Bureau States Ex petitionary Pcme hat) Safely Landed on French 331 words
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30 1914-08-19 7 CARRIED THROUGH "WITH THE GREATEST PRECISION." ig i The l'rese l.uit K\peilitionury Forces for foreign been -fiich soil The embar a alike were carried' h the greatr^t pceeteMM and I30 words
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Article45 1914-08-19 7 I TSAR WALKS AMONG THE POPULACE. A Religious Ceremonial f submarine Cable] km log l pin i to at invocation and blessing of arms. Tsar will walk to church among t.ple unattended and will return i the Kremlin, and from there \rmies.45 words
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Article39 1914-08-19 7 Hopes For Russian's Success. London. Aug. 1"*. A Warsaw message Polish political and social resentatives have sent to Grand Puke „>!a». the Russian Commander in Chief -ing loyalty and longing victory in the tight against the enemy.39 words
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Article28 1914-08-19 7 Battle Near Shabatz London, Aug. 18. -The Servians routed :aii> near Sbabat/.. annihilating and capturing fourteen guns large quantities of war materials. are pursuing the enemy.28 words
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Article38 1914-08-19 7 TURKS CANNOT HAVE WELSH COAL. K. 5 p.m. Government has in! fish coal exporters that no T ;rkey is now permitted. T c and Breslau and .her little pot of war with ij■ p 1 in g o\38 words
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Article28 1914-08-19 7 Clearing the Adriatic. ion. Aug. IT, 4.5 p.m. The I that the French Fleet has Adriatic as far as Cattaro aud r of the Aspern > <28 words
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Article14 1914-08-19 7 War Insurance Three Per Cent. p.m.- Governrauce rates are now three14 words
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Article147 1914-08-19 7 I the cables received by the i neral of the Philippines from nartment, and published in the r.i» t was the following The German Emperor William, address- I trliament. among other I I. ally, the Kmperor f. waa compelled to take up for the the protectiou147 words
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Article54 1914-08-19 7 Wah Booh Thee, a Filipino, and Ahmat Malay, were together charged in*the third police court, yesterday, with importing into the Colony two bundles of (ianja," or Bhang, by the s. s. "Mahidol," which arrived here from the Siamese 1 apital. a few days ago. The Police asked for a week's54 words
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Article61 1914-08-19 7 London, Aug. IS. The French are making methodical progress in Alsace Lorraine, having gained a distance of from ten to twenty kilometres. Along the frontier, from Chambrey to Belfort, they are advancing strongly in some of the valleys. Particularly on Strassbur^. > The Germans in the61 words
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Article44 1914-08-19 7 "COOK'S SON, DUKE'S SON Prince Alexander of Teck is going on active service. C. E. Lawder, who is to be gazetted to the H.K.V.C. as Captain, has been ap pointed Assistant Provost Marshal, during the time the colony is under martial Law. C. O.C. O. - 44 words
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Article125 1914-08-19 7 By order of the Government, (says the "Hongkong Daily Press" of Aug. llth), Dr. j Voret^sch, the Imperial German Consul, and the whole of the Consular Staff are i leaving the Colony to day. Quite a largo number of Germans are remaining in the Colony under parole.125 words
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Article47 1914-08-19 7 Kitchener and Country Grateful. The Press Bureau adds that Lord Kitchener desires to state that he and the country were under the greatest obligation to the Press for the loyalty with which all references to the mo\t-rnt;nts of the Kxpedrtiouary Force had been suppressed.47 words
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Article66 1914-08-19 7 NOTIFICATION TO THE PORT Movements of Turkish Troops. [Bj Submarine Cable]. Jtmrra'fl London, Aug. 17, 5.15 p in. firct'iv announces that she hi\«> received an intima tion that Turkish troops have crossed into Mu'.^aria in the direction of Greece. The latter has notified the Porte that lo the66 words
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Article70 1914-08-19 7 Alleged 111 Treatment of Brazilian. London, Aug. is A telegram from Kio de Janeiro says that Kra/.il, has asked Germany for explanation and punishment, of the guilty persons concerned in the treatment of Ex -president I'uiupos of Sao Paulo who, with his wife, is alleged to70 words
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Article52 1914-08-19 7 Brussels Barricaded London, Aug. 18. -The Belgian Royal Family, with the reception of the King. i who is engaged partially with the Army, the Government, and the Legations, have moved to Brussels. Hasty measure*, such as barricades, are being taken to defend liras6els against a sudden52 words
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Article26 1914-08-19 7 Germans Take Tanete. London, Aug. 17, 4 5 p.m.— A telegram from Nairobi (Reuters) says that Germans, [a hundred stroug, have occupied Tanete.26 words
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Article58 1914-08-19 7 EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. No Further News Correspondents Barred London, Aug. 18 '11.55 a.m.) It is officially notified that no information whatever regarding the movements ot destination of the Expeditionary Force must be published subsequent to disembarkation. English correspondents are I requested to quit Belgium. No corres pondents will be58 words
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Article45 1914-08-19 7 Reported Wounded. London, Aug. 16, 2. 10 p.m.— A repor has reached Paris that the German Crowi Prince, who was attached to the Firs Cavalry Division has been wounded am taken lo hospital at Aix La Ohapelle. Th< Kaiser has proceeded there.45 words
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Article704 1914-08-19 7 ALLAHABAD SPECIAL SKRVICE. Allahabad, Aug. 6. The Times' Fans j j correspondent, after recounting various skirmishes, says it is thought the enemy's intention was to deliver a crushing attack on Nancy, but the cohesion of the French covering forces seems to have made them decide upon another line704 words
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Article77 1914-08-19 7 SOME SALES. Messrs Barlow nnd Co. courteously inform us that their London House, wiring under date of the 17th instant with refe- rence to the Kubher Market, advise that private sales have been effected, Smoked 1 Sheet realising 2s. 2d. and Standard Crepe 2s. Id. (From Our77 words
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51 1914-08-19 7 Singapore, Aug. 18th. Ottered for sale 749.11 pkls or 99,881 lbs. sold 51.70 pkls or 6,893 lbs. Prices Realized Sheet Smoked <iood Ribbed *99 Cnsmoked Ribbed 71 Good Plain 67 71 Crepe (lood Dark 64 59 Barky :?0 52 Scrap Virgin A Pressed 41 Loose51 words
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Article132 1914-08-19 7 Singapore, Aug. lHth. The proceedings at the Auction held this morning were extremely slow. Practically all selling limits were considerably in excess of buyers' ideas of values and as a result only about 3 tons out of 51 tons catalogued changed hands. The highest price realized was132 words
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Article448 1914-08-19 7 Singapore, Aug. r#th. BUBBBB. The Auctions were held as usual this norning and there was a full attendance, jut judging from the bidding buyers were inly prepared to operate to a very limited ?xtent. Out of some 52 tons catalogued mly B tons were sold most ofNominal - 448 words
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Advertisement195 1914-08-19 7 SPECIALIMARINE OR FIELD GLASS. mt-W THE "PILOT" GLASS. Brass Mounts, black japanned, body covered grained leather. Large eyepieces and objectives. Very powerful. Best finish. Wlttl Brown Leather Sling Case. PRICE $15 Robinson CP. smgapow. Stamford House. PRIVATE HOTEL, BRAS BASAH ROAD. CENTRALLY SITIATEI) Af\ COMFORTABLE Af\ ROOMS With Bathrooms Attached.195 words
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Advertisement726 1914-08-19 8 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RAGE MEETING (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING) WILL BK HFLIJ ON Tuesday the 6th, Thursday the Bth, and Saturday the 10th of Oct., 1914. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY. lUK-:'A\, 6TH O'TOBEK. 1911. I. THE PAVILION STAKES. 1 Valut $600. s» llin^ Race. A Handicap726 words
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Advertisement751 1914-08-19 8 THIRD DAY. SATLRI'AV, 10TH OvTOHER. 191*. 1& 4. THE STEWARDS STAKES I AND PLATE Value $400 each and $100 to < ach Second < Horse. A Handicap for l'uny K\ -Griffins that have run at the Meeting. If there are more than Ten Entries, the j Ponies to be divuh-d751 words
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Advertisement830 1914-08-19 8 Shipping INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd direct service to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai rod to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Caking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Uanton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tient»in, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa, ;ne Philippines, &c, &c, &c. STEAMERS. Tons Commander Kutsang 4,89n R. C.830 words
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Advertisement487 1914-08-19 8 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. J, da COURTOIS Igeit. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamero of the above Line maintain a487 words
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Advertisement595 1914-08-19 8 Shipping P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylti Australia, India., Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued lot QMM Ooasl, Persian Gulf. Continental and America* Pr.rtß. Steamer* will leave Singapore on or »bot. MAIL LINES. H(iMKWARi) (FOR CDBOPBI From Singapore, connecting a595 words
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Advertisement785 1914-08-19 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S S. Co.) -r New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. inple Screw Turbine Liner* BHINYO MARU "TENYO BIYO M ARU." the Queens of the Pacific. Equipped with Wtrolese Telegraphy t i785 words
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Advertisement695 1914-08-19 9 THE OWIV UK INSURANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. LIR6EBT PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INY mim^mT 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 with695 words
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Advertisement438 1914-08-19 9 THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed ¥10,000,000 Capital Paid Up T 7,500,000 Reserve Fonda V 3,610,000 HEAD OFFICE TAIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES: \moy Iloilo Nagasaki Tainan Bomoay Kagi Osaka Takow Bat ivi a Keelung Shanghai Tamsul DantoD Kobe Swatow Tokyo Ca'cut'a London438 words
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Advertisement513 1914-08-19 9 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CAPITAL AUTHORISED £1.500.000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £1.125.000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £562,500 RESERVE FUND £465.000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Blm k Esq., Chairman. James Caiupbell Esq. H. Melvill Simons W* J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yule. J. M. Ryrie Emj. Chief Manager IVrcy Mould Esq.513 words
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1223 1914-08-19 10 -U Million Bi.vck M. Lord Gladstone, entertained by thr ens at a farewell banquet at Pretoria, He could not leav South Africa without recording his deep conviction of the urgency and gravity of the native question. There was among the natives, undoubte a growing distrust of1,223 words
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Article521 1914-08-19 10 \K« H-Al>\ KN7 i Mll'-Kl hell.. I Thi German police checked the wonderul career of a young adventuress who for i ytat or two moved freely in the highest •ircles of the Austrian and German -cciety )f Berlin. Hardly yet 25 years of age, leautiful, quick-witted, aud with521 words
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Article50 1914-08-19 10 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 tint, 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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Article769 1914-08-19 10 BOUBB OF COMMONS Oil Cciit— lion in China. (inly 21.) Sir J). Kee6 inquired whether the Standard Oil Company, under itß agreement with the Chinese Govern meut, had a monopoly extending over all China for a year, or whether it could operate only in the769 words
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Article582 1914-08-19 10 Two article*, which seem to have been m-pired from what one might term headquarters, have appeared in the Morning Post, dealing with the future of Sarawak. It is recalled that the Ad 1 ished in Kngliiid Rajab. >^ir Obaflaf leaa bean in r\i>i>i gheaea month were582 words
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Article61 1914-08-19 10 Huw lone will Bangkok I question no\s to I rotn enquiries we havi tnuui m that the carbonic arid, used la the maoiiac ture of Hoda cotneb in the Rotterdam. Regarding the amnioi <■■. ice we are informed tLt.t the B. M <o a large numberB.T. - 61 words
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Advertisement320 1914-08-19 10 could the Germs in your Throat you vvou ■at once v !iy your throat ucts -ore. an d why j i equentl} iable to catcli dangerous germ-disea htheria, etc. And il you could your tKroat thn i a microscope a fur sucking Funnamint Tablets, you would realise how eff illy320 words
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Advertisement28 1914-08-19 10 BRAND STUHR. STUHR'S 1 CAVIARE FILLETED ANCHOVIES (in Bl ANCHOVY PASTE. Sola I Ik Cla.!, Vr, i C. P. STUHR CO.. Hambur K Indents tnri*ig)) European F.xporters only.28 words
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Article1464 1914-08-19 11 Issued by ERASER Co,, Exohange and Share Brokers, Aug. 5. I* All buying quotations of Sterling Shares must 'be regarded us purely nominal for the present. Jat>. isauK. Paid. Last Dir Buybbs. Sellers. 85,000 28 2s Allagar 7ft% l 8 17 500,0(0 1 1 Anglo-Java 2 61,464 words
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Advertisement93 1914-08-19 11 OLIVER' Typewriters. nd for particulars of the newest models (Nos. 5 6). The fck Oliver n is deservedly he favourite high-class visible writer throughout the world. Stocked with English, French and German Keyboards. Foolscap takes paper 9 ins. wide. Brief do 14 do Policy do 18 do Also Special Carriages93 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-19 11 FRASER NEAVE, Ltd. Printers. Office: 13, COLLYER QUAY. Works: SIAK STREET. Magazine, Book, Commercial and Miscellaneous Printing of every description carefully and expeditiously executed on Moderate Terms. Fraser Neave, Ltd., Singapore. SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MID-DAY EDITION AUG. 19th, 1914. •O» Good for one copy for the undersigned Subscriber [Subscribers should68 words
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Miscellaneous1076 1914-08-19 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders From Arrivod Fur Whea Sea Belle F.M.S. 400 Ahmat P. Sham, 4 8 F.M.S. I'ncertaiu titeauaeia Mm. Tonnage 6 Mastet From Consignee* Fot Apanria Brit 3684 Vint Calcutta, 8 lioustead Zealand Amiral Ponty Fch 3564 Giraud Saigon, 4-8 M. Cornte i o Havre1,076 words
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Article, Illustration2684 1914-08-19 12 CHAMREK o r COMMKKCK MEET AGAIN. An Kasif.r Kkklisc Another special general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held yesterday, further to consider the present position of matters commercial. There was again a goodly attendance, but the members were neither in turbulent nor discursive2,684 words
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Article39 1914-08-19 12 Government has been pleased to make a free grant of a most desirable building Bite to the Y.W.C.A. in Kuala Lumpur. The Association will proceed at once with the erection of their Institute and Hall.39 words
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Article71 1914-08-19 12 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Arcadia is expected at Penang at noon on Thursday aud will probably arrive here about 6 p.m. on Friday the 21st instant. The P. and O. Co. inform us that the Oriental, the next homeward mail steamer, is delayed and will71 words
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Article302 1914-08-19 12 Vessel Sl'xk in Colombo Hakholh The Perm of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, which arrived from Odessa on Thursday, was on tire last night (Aug. 7th.) The fire occurred last evening in No. 2 hatch in the forepart, which contained biigar aad bales of paper. At about302 words
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Article222 1914-08-19 12 The tirst pair of the Austrian Dreadnoughts are now complete and in service. They are the Tegetthoff and Viribus I'nitis, aud each carries twelve 12-in. guns in four triple turrets, and twelve 6-in. guns. All the 12 in. guns fire on either broadside. The speed is 20222 words
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Article154 1914-08-19 12 THE SCHARNHORST Half the Crew said to he down win TYPHOID. A rumour was current in the Colony yesterday the Hongkong Daily Press of Aug. 7th) that there is a very serious epidemic of disease either cho lera or typhoid— on the Germnn tiagship Scharnhorst and that frdni 250 to154 words
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Article99 1914-08-19 12 Pet llishima Maru Messrs P. Dunckley, B. C. Cameron, C. B. Fetts, W. P. Meldrum, E. C. W. Blackburn, A. Stuart, M. H. Dawood, S. Tambiah, C. P. Harding, D. Hoffmann and Mr and Mrs W. M, Mackay, Miss E Allen, Mr and Mrs F. C. Marshall. Per Rumphius99 words
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Advertisement29 1914-08-19 12 It is stated that a large number of Siam- ese students who have been prosecuting their studies in Europe have been recalled, and are now or their way back.29 words
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Advertisement374 1914-08-19 12 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICK 16 HEREBY (iIVEN in accordance with a K«s..lottoo fmrnt^A b> Municipal Comuiißsioners of the Town of Bin^a]>ore. at a meeting held on the 81st J 1914. that on the Ist January, 1915, the names m column of the Hchodul. will be Bul)Btituted374 words
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