The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 August 1914
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section17 1914-08-21 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1914. NO. Bf'2l».8 f '21».17 words
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Article98 1914-08-21 1 Pope Pius X. has died at the age of 79 Page 7. German manoevres have been successfully frustrated in Belgium Page 7. All the Leige forts are stated to be intact— Page 7. The Germans are said to have bombard ed Diest in force, tbe inhabitants fleeing98 words
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Article1156 1914-08-21 1 Last night I linn-Led reading a collection of essays on the gentle art of walking and tarty this morning, whilst the dew lay J went for a ten mile walk. 1 should like above all things to ha-< the author of this volume for a companion of1,156 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1914-08-21 1 ALHAMBRA THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. SECOND SHOW 9-15 P.M. Two Shows for one Payment. FIRST SHOW 7-30 P.M. THE~RING AND toe RAJAH Produced by the London Film Co. A TUDOR PRINCESS Staged in Old England Together with four more high class dramas And five rattling comedies HOLCBON HIS287 words
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Advertisement361 1914-08-21 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NIGHT COMMENCING AT 9 P.M. SHARP, TO-NIGHT 1 Times are Bad, but don't worry about the BANK RATE, our Programmes are still FIRST RATE, Look at this WITHIN THE LIONS REACH (A Story with an Original Plot) THE TWO DARES Lady and361 words
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Advertisement248 1914-08-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re Consulat de France a Singapore Page 2. Notice re Bankruptcy Page 2. P. and 0., K.P.M.. M.M., and S.S. sailings Page 8. Telegraph operator wanted by 8.N.8. Government Page 5. Notice re claims on account of military operations Page 2. Notice re P>urgess tapping knife Page248 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous104 1914-08-21 1 THE WEEK. Friday 21st High Water— lo 56 a. _a, 10-8 p.m. New Moon. Dungun Meeting. 5 Malacca Street, noon. Outward Mail expected. St. John Ambulance Corps Lecture Victoria Memorial Hall. 5 p.m. Saturday 22nd High Water— ll- 2 a.m., 10-54 p.m. Sunday 23rd. High Water— ll 47 a.m., 11.38104 words
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Article507 1914-08-21 2 The 1. verumer.t has annouuc intention of ■—■lag Military to F.uiope to w. w "-*> r Sit Bdward Orey loi I Mi Podsooi! the House of Commons on July J I It, that :he Go*f* lament hod reason to believe that the protracted negotiations with reference to an Anglo-Portuguese treaty507 words
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Article650 1914-08-21 2 Important PWDaafgAJKIMO IN Prookf.ss. Berlin, July Sl* A beginning has already been mado witb tba construction of a Polsr railway north of the Like Baikal m fsr si Bodaibo, and extending tf) tho ice regions of lbs Lena, so that what, only a few dec. ides ago,650 words
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Article197 1914-08-21 2 It is a pleasure to find, from some particulars taken by the Statesman from the official report of tbe local Administration Department, tbat so far from the collapse of property values, prophesied by the re moval of the capital to Delhi, having taken place, property owners in both Calcutta and197 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1914-08-21 2 OIL GAS POWER. Diesel, Semi Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore, who represent iirms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running. Crude Oil Consumption from .456 words
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Advertisement670 1914-08-21 2 Notices WIN3ARNIS 3an now be had at An>jlo Chinese Dispensary, -£31 outh Bridge Road. Singapore. 114 4 9 FIRE INS 'RANGE ASSOCIATION. MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS' ASSOCIATION. It is hereby notilied th*t the Offices of Members -"f the above Associations will be closed for t he trans etion of Insurance busi670 words
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Advertisement492 1914-08-21 2 NOTICE IS RBRKBY QIVRN t** the two above Trade Marks arm the wsee and exclusive property of »l ess. i M S. ALLY it Co., of No. 2, Raffles Place. Blngapore need ii pect of labels affixed to the wrappers of Burmah Cigars manufactured lor and sold by them. AND492 words
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Advertisement363 1914-08-21 2 AUCTION SALE OF Teak Hnusehold furniture 4-seated rub-ber-tyred Victoria. Australian Horse Rubbertyred Palanquin well crown spathejdettis orchids i crotons. palms Ae in Shanghai jars and china pots. At No. 37, Kerbau Lane. On Saturday, 29th Aug., at 230 p.m. On view 3 days prior to sale POWELL Co., Auctioneers. 21-8363 words
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Advertisement406 1914-08-21 2 4 msmmmmmm.mm^mm^^M^m^^mmm^——m—-^-^—.. THE IDEAL TOl-JICI.FOOD KM Ti Of all Chemists $1 f| uts for THE PHARMACY, SINGAPORE f IDYSENTERY al DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC he had a: LPOMt J MISS BROWN, RivV THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. i)x»ie I i. -ibtng Daily. hoa lorning prii Sul. vered406 words
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Article293 1914-08-21 3 A pendant to Lieutenant I>ilse*B well- known book describing life in a small, garrison town in Germany is published by Retired Captain Pomrner, who served for twenty years ae an infantry officer in Alsace. Captain I'ominer 6ays To maintain discipline amongst Ger- J man soldiers of the twentieth293 words
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Article249 1914-08-21 3 Yik Suing Wan, who described himself as a student of Cambridge." living at 12, Minster-road, West Hampstead, was summoned at West Londou Police court on July 22 for riding a motor cycle in a manner dangerous to the public in Kens ington-road on June 29, and for249 words
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Article172 1914-08-21 3 With close on two hundred Germans gone to Tsingtau the big German hongs at Shanghai, says the Shanghai Mercury of Wednesday, Aug. sth, are finding themselves somewhat at a loss to know what to do with their native employes. With work in many departments completely suspended172 words
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Article153 1914-08-21 3 Long hair might be all very well for the nuts, but it has nothing to do with soldiers," said Major-General Davies in addressing the Eton College Officers' Training Corps. M There is a great deal too much hair about," he added. "It gives soldiers the153 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement256 1914-08-21 3 FORD CARS MAN $1450. AND $1375. u/riDLir DDrtO HA Singapore, koala lumpur WEARNE dKOS, Ltd., m mm j SOLE AGENTS S. S. F M. S. nHBaHHiaMHH^^ IBHHHHHBMBaHHBHHBHHMH^ Chs. J.GAUPP 0? 33. RAFFLES PLACE WITCH MAKERS, JEWELLERS, MARINE OPTICIANS ENGLISH AMERICAN and SWISS Gold and Silver Watches NEW CONSIGNMENTS FROM MAPPIN256 words
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Advertisement331 1914-08-21 3 ftiK CK*WELL CONFIDE^ o^ C&B II rrr;:;: MIDLOTHIAN "ROLLED OATS A clean, tempting food, giving stamina— unrivalled for Breakfast. 4fi m^ AGENTS FOR LEA A PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE k^S H£ BEST PREPARATION <>* MB*S"M** wl *rs*MM and Physical Fatigue. 'rain or bo eary the digestive powers are weakened and d331 words
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Advertisement142 1914-08-21 3 CA RLSBERG ii •**atmmsmsmwatmemams»wtmmattmtta»tattm BEER- maw .Better __v^^^bL2^s' the Best Jlf^^stmm \^c^^\^ in tkW^x^^ World-wide SOLE AOENTS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., Singapore. RUBBER. Until our stocks are exhausted, we will supply estates with Patent Fibre at usual prices, and will wait payment until the regular remittances come through. After142 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous272 1914-08-21 3 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. i Per P o str Maloja, connecting with the J str Arcadia at Colombo, due August 21. .Mr Mrs G. Gallagher, W. H. Smith, H. V. Clow, S. J. Edwards, Mr Mrs R. W. Aeton, g. Whitaker, H E. Somerville. Per P O str Namur, due August 28.—272 words
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Article882 1914-08-21 4 BIGGEST \Hl\\\ OF WARSHIPS. .1 OK THK KINO. Portsmouth, duly 1 7. Sui M uiblage ol tbe fleet. To-day Portsmouth is astir it, but ther.' are feu ml aigM I -vn betokening the magnificent spectacle at Spithead. Those who witnessed the incoming of tb really th882 words
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Article226 1914-08-21 4 While the 2nd Highland Light Infantry were eugaged away from barracks at Ablershot Private H. Fleming, who with others had been left behind, became very strange in his manner, took his razor and slashed it across the hand of a comrade, and theu loaded his rifle and threatened226 words
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142 1914-08-21 4 Ni:\v Titi.ks FOB Kaiskk's QbaNDCHILDBKN. The "London Gazette" on July 17th stated that the King had been pleased to declare that the children born to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Brunswick and Luneburg shall at all times hold and enjoy the style142 words
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Advertisement433 1914-08-21 4 NESTLE'S and KOHLER'S CHOCOLATES i^I inn m/f fi *|z r> v*jg jg iaSßfe'" fe^flaL y -yjyy '^F I ■fiK^pT^'P SO NOURISHING THAT EVERY TABLET MAKES A MEAL THE SWEETMEAT DE LUXE NESTLE and ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO. (London). ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■fwLi^ -tt irii-«n*mTiTi*ffi¥MMnMi rraiMaiiiai ii i i iiiiiibiiimiii iiiiiiimji 2 „_,.^V T,433 words
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Article1476 1914-08-21 5 tx. Kutb^rt i hairman said la fall in our to 12" per the i you to ;usuQi wai on th.« older tr 11 short of the estimated Macfady en strongly Meoanr* te self-denial iu a order to get the tptring on a the bark. .-'d out you will1,476 words
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Advertisement513 1914-08-21 5 Wanted WANTED Telegraph Operator wanted by B N.B. Governmi nt. Apply to GUTHRIE Co. Ltd., Singapore. 21-8 uc. I WANTED Proof-reader, apply by letter only to METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE. 17-8 wt 21-8 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Applications are invited for the appointment Of Superintends er for Road Const,513 words
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Advertisement135 1914-08-21 5 vSBa- Swi.' a^g ,^w"> BBr 'ffli W I y^J have no rival where Long distance is Conee i* n e (1. Ask those who use them what thev have to say! Remember that th e cheapest o o paper is not yet tlu* cheapest in actual use. You can easily135 words
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Article32 1914-08-21 6 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH On the 17th in^t., at *27, I'pper Nankin Street, Lim Chbng Bek. Funeral will take place on Sunday 23rd inst. from the abv,ve address to Payar Labar burial ground.32 words
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Article, Illustration2121 1914-08-21 6 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, AugsT 21, 1914. ti r -«■>••■> With the first big battle of the campaign of Germany against France imminent, one naturally looks back to the IN7O campaign. The struggle was ushered in with a speech by the Kaiser to his people, who were told that2,121 words
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Article17 1914-08-21 6 COMMODITY STILL RISING ,>-*""• Om tWeggaam Ktpte i'ara I per c Rubin 4*d and course).17 words
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Article103 1914-08-21 6 THI EDITOR, Sir.— Aneut Die ffctqutnl loca! Uely ag are not Vol i bop. it dered that the aeaaaj men to already doue tbeir d fault for not becoming \olui, have done so. but Mn to give BO] aired authorities, and I an found useful. It is. bowe\. i.103 words
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Article92 1914-08-21 6 In both Mm and second bbuv the Alhamhi shown, with the result that fair! 3 lar«e audiences btill patroni/.e this well known house of entertainment. luth. there are three ex. eedingly comic picture., on view, which highly amused th la6t night, whilst in the second p. mauce The92 words
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Article426 1914-08-21 6 In the fourth police court, yesterday afternoon, Doctor \V. M. Chill was sum moned by Mr Brian Cooper Abbs for using criminal force on duly .'rd, and Mr Briau Cooper- Abbs was summoned for intention ally insulting Dr. Chill, with intent to pro voke a breach of426 words
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Advertisement293 1914-08-21 6 1 LATEST COLUMBIA HITS Can be played /ml^^^lX Can be played on any Machine f jfy ttS&K on an Y Machine of \\Jfi\\ij) of Standard Make. mt Standard Make. X^i^otej^ o_in i The Siamese Patrol. 2. 1Q Z lU Hl Marche Mignonne Piano Solo. IO Silver Trumpets March. IO Inch293 words
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Advertisement37 1914-08-21 6 G.R. LAMBERT Co., PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS, Offer the following very Special Terms for a limited period to Officers and Voiunteers in Uniform. CABINET PORTRAITS: 6 Copies 6 12 $10 H. N. BUCKERIDGE, (Late of Lafayette) Manager. *20-8 31-1237 words
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IN BELGIUM.
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Article17 1914-08-21 7 French Make Progress. 1 blel. S I all along rail M been c imi17 words
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Article22 1914-08-21 7 M a.m. -The Paris Copenhagen despatch opelin was reported pass the west coast of isand feet up. going north22 words
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Article19 1914-08-21 7 egram from MMM attacked I ternoon in force and ai. They bom a, the terrified inhabitants Warded19 words
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Article36 1914-08-21 7 ud advance gvard qui ward into the neighbourhood of position An aviator, however, detected tbe move :ed possible surprise by g headquarters, which sent forward :lry. ■ry tell back after some marchmiarchu36 words
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Article40 1914-08-21 7 5.5 a.m. A Paris offiannunique says that the French .pidly in the afternoon and i Moerchmgen to the south east of i the important Metz Strasburg vay. The movement from Luneville. via Vic and Moyennic, into Lorraine.40 words
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Article18 1914-08-21 7 img jo, a.m. —Very large nan force* are crossiug the Meuse between Liege end Namur.18 words
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Article227 1914-08-21 7 '•V OWI OflTHAira OF SO NBH IKD S ULORS. iler with the assistance of some onr yo its is beginning tbis ig a collection in aid of the Widows and orphans of our Soldiers and Sailors. are informed that during October •v hen the centenary227 words
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Article124 1914-08-21 7 The Sim Official Gazette publishes a mpor.u -y decree forbidding tbedanding hinese coolies in Puket unless such lave received special sanction so to do loin the Government. The Agent of the Messageries Maritimes tunounces that the main line services of Iht Company are now being resumed. Some steamers are already124 words
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AUSTRIA HARD HIT.
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Article36 1914-08-21 7 80,000 Austrian Casualties. IBy Sibmanne Cable]. Rictkb'r Sfrvicb. Londou, Aug. 19, 8.20 p.m. An oilieial statement says that a Paris despatch eot firms the Servian victory at Sbabat/. The {Austrians numbered SO. OOO.36 words
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Article37 1914-08-21 7 officially stated that the Austrian e.ivalry divisions approached the (iorodok j l\u/min line and a cavalry engagement ensued, lasting five hourThe m indicted heavy loss on the aay. who retired pursued hy Hussian lity.37 words
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Article16 1914-08-21 7 1 perished iu the sinking of the An* tuan cruiser and 101 were saved.16 words
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Article34 1914-08-21 7 Canada s Mammoth Gift. London. Aug. 20 I |fl a in. A telegram from (Quebec states that the Government is presenting four million pounds of (ana cheese for the Pritish Army.34 words
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Article22 1914-08-21 7 London, Aug. 19 BSO p in. President Wilsou has signed a lull admitting foreign ships to the American Registry.22 words
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Article141 1914-08-21 7 Paris, Aug. 19. 4. p.m The French troops are progressing satis factorily in Alsace Lorraine They have captured an enormous quantity of stores and war supplies. The Kronprinz has beeu severely wound ed. The Austrians were completely routed at Shabatz by the Servians, who went in pursuit141 words
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Article208 1914-08-21 7 Iu the third police court, yesterday afternoon, the case was resumed wherein a Tamil named Nana Vytilingam tfandayar. a Government Contractor, is charged with committing, criminal breach of trust in December 1913, in respect of 5145, the money of Miua Madarsah. a money changer. The case was208 words
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Article157 1914-08-21 7 At the Cnited Methodist Church Conference, held at Kedruth, Alderman Mordey i Newport l recommended that more attention should be paid to tbe subject of the elocution where candidates for the minis, try were concerned. It was very impor tant that preachers should be able to make themselves heard. The157 words
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POPE DEAD.
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Article55 1914-08-21 7 From Peasant to Papal Throne. [By Submarine Cable]. Rictkb'p Sehvioi. London, Aug. 19, 1C.40 p.m. His Holi ness the Pope, who has been indisposed for some days, has become much worse and passed a bad night. It is reported that be received communion. Later. His55 words
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Article227 1914-08-21 7 SPARED THE HORRORS OF WAR." Popes Last Words London. Aug. 20.- -During bis illness. Hi* Holiness, one morning in a moment of lucidity, amid: The end is npproncb ing The Almighty in His in exhaustible goodness wishes to spare me the horrors which Europe is undergoing." Tbe Pope is a227 words
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Article490 1914-08-21 7 GERMANS SEIZE OIL TANKS. Thk HABBOUB Mined. The commandeering of the oil tanks M the Standard Oil Company and the Asiatic Petroleum Company at Tsingtau was one of tbe war measures taken by tbe Germau authorities which has been reported at Shanghai by wire. Subsequent to the action,490 words
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Article930 1914-08-21 7 The following is from a motor-route ip France Paris to Luxemburg which is interesting reading at the present time Approaching Verdun (115 ML from Reims) the surface of the road, which has up to now been above reproach, deterio I rates somewhat owing to the frequent930 words
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Advertisement346 1914-08-21 7 I AMER, CAN CAMP BEDS. I THESE FOLDING CAMP BEDS ARE ALWAYS IN GREAT DEMAND. THEY ARE ALWAYS POPULAR -ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR LIGHTNESS. DURABILITY. STRENGTH. And the SMALL SPACE taken up when folded. Complete with Rods and Curtain $10.75. ROBINSON Co., si-wore I FURTHER SHIPMENT NOW RECEIVED I OF346 words
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Advertisement261 1914-08-21 8 CEIYLON 'I* HE BRISTOL HOTEL Within a minutes walk of the LAMOINC Jetty. Cooks, and all Shipping Offices and Banks. One of the leading Hotels of Colombo, although charges are moderate. All Rooms aro equipped with Electric Fans, and Electric Lights, for which no extra charge is made. EXCELLENT CUISINE.261 words
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Advertisement665 1914-08-21 8 Shipping K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY; OF BATAVIA). The Company's s.s. RUMPHIUS will be des- J patched for Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya on Sat., 22nd j instant, at 5 p.m., from the! Wharf. For freight and passage, apply to the Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatsc happy, Singapore Office, 2-3, Collyer665 words
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Advertisement563 1914-08-21 8 Shipping INo I. IK* JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. lOKM LINE. A Fortnightly tttttvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marsei'l London and Antwerp, ucd. r 1 mil contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin ■crew Steamers maintaining thi.-> service have been specially signed and oonstrooted, and563 words
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Advertisement576 1914-08-21 8 Shipping MM. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES 111l LINE China, Japan. Ceylon. Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles HOMEWARD OUTWAKI* 1914 1914 Amazone Polynesien Aug 24 Paul Lecat Magellan Cordillere The Company is now resumim dates of sailings will be oonuaoßteatod later on. BIMGAPORE-BAIOOM-HAIPHOMG -A Bra.. Line Steamei sails every fortnight in connection with the576 words
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Advertisement534 1914-08-21 8 Shipping P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMP; For China. Japan, Penang, Ce Australia* India, Aden. Egy Mediterranean Por and Lone. rough B Coast, Persia Forth MAIL LINL tiOV From Singapore, connec Colombo with 1914. lt'iital Au^ 24 ss Malta ss Malwa \rcadia Morea Kl OOTWARD (rOR CHINA) 88 Arcadia Am ss534 words
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Advertisement727 1914-08-21 9 Shipping foyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. v Turbine Liners SHINYO MAKU", "TENYO im of the Pacific. Equipped with Wireless Telegraphy nces and nn< x celled Cuisine. The s.s.727 words
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Advertisement585 1914-08-21 9 I, THE ONLY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. LARGEST PAIO-UP CAPITAL OF INY EASTERN COMPANY. PKOSPEKOUS and PROGRESS'VE. [-THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMITED HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and585 words
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Advertisement260 1914-08-21 9 CANTON INSURANCE OFF26E. Lo Hongkong. Capital Subscribed 52, 600,000,00 Amount Paid-up 9 500,000,00 Reserve Fund $1.C00.000,C0 Marine Rinks at Current Rates, Boustead Co., Agaati ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Is, LU Accumulated Funds exceed £17.000,00 FIRE ft KQTGR CUR RISKS, Insurances effected at rates of yrsmlut which will be found favourable to the260 words
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Advertisement454 1914-08-21 9 "■•■■■■■■■na. m wm m mmmm. mwm^m mmm m m mm^^^^ mm^ m^ m^ THB BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y1 0,000,000 Capital Paid Up Y 7,500,000 Reserve Funds Y 3,610,000 HEAD OFFICE TAIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). BRAKChkS AND AGENCIES: Amoy lioilo Nagasaki Tainan Bombay Kagi454 words
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Advertisement494 1914-08-21 9 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CAPITAL AUTHORISED £1.500 OM CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £1.125.000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £562.500 RESERVE FUND £465.000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black Esiy Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H. Melvill Simons 1- J. A. Maitland Esq. mi I avid "1 ule. J. M. Ky rie Esq. Chief Manager494 words
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Article1713 1914-08-21 10 Pays 10 i*i-:ii i There was a most satisfied gathering at the fourth annual meeting of the Pengakalan Durian Estate. Ltd. held yesterday afternoon, I.T uly 29) at ts. Su/echuen Road, Shanghai under the chairmanship, of Mr L. K. Canning. Tbe shareholders present represented a holding1,713 words
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Article131 1914-08-21 10 Kxtraordinary callousness was shown by a lawyer's clerk named Maurice Douce, who was guillotined at Tours for the murder of a bank messenger. He greeted Deibler. the public executioner, with tbe words. "r*-o jou are M. Deibler. lam delighted to meet you," To one of the executioner's* assistants131 words
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Article98 1914-08-21 10 The following is a translation of a telegram, received recently by the Italian Legation in Bangkok. "By Koyal Decree, dated August 2, are called under service for the Bth inst. all first-class category soldiers born in 1889, I^9o and those belonging to the corps of cavalry and artillery98 words
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Article1136 1914-08-21 10 The tirst total wberttfffCß represents ilgures I) 1912, the last column repi-i-ccts output fo» calendar year to date In all cases. Year 1913. July 1914. Allagnr 161,750 79,520 Alma *3,233 IMOO 62,700 Alor Gajab 95,855 8.578 56,946 Alor I'ongsc 101,473 59,622 Anglo Johore 134,514 18,760 87,622 Anglo1,136 words
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Article113 1914-08-21 10 Ye»rl9lb. July 1914 Ampang Kinta 210 lleJat N lit Bruang IM Bruseh 1 Gopeng Consol :<5 Heawood Irdis Hyd Kam par Mi 160 Kamuning 6,162 Kanaboi I I Kinta 3,509 *M 2.46'J Kinta Association 5,780 1 8 Kledang 2,045 I Kramat Pulai 4,774 Labat 6.69H Malayan Tin 1113 words
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Article30 1914-08-21 10 Beaufort 84 Bode H Britibb Bnraeo 148,290 19,700 Langkon 79,700 Melalap 120,220 Membakut 15,558 26,866 Sapong 168,068 65,446 Sekonff 118,049 •1,808 Sou* PMt 61,221 Tenon. 196,660 W.68030 words
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Advertisement416 1914-08-21 10 MP Protect your mm5 i I Children against M Consumption mL by giving them ?M IK 'KEPLER' U (Trade K.jrk) II Cod Liver Oil WITH lw Malt Extract It provides weakly children (and 11 IV If adults) with strength and stamina to ll \V battle with and overcome diseases W416 words
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Article1448 1914-08-21 11 [ssued by FRASER Go,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Aug. 5. AU buying quotations ot Sterling Snares must [be regarded us purely nomine tor the present. .Ak iboUB. Paid Div bLVR*B. Sellers. 35,000 U 2b Allagar 75% I 17 800,0" 0 1 1 Anglo-Java i 6 S 41,448 words
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Article46 1914-08-21 11 (COBBBCTBO U* TO Aug. 201. Bank 4ms demand Private credits 8 m/l credits 6 m/t Fbanck demand Bank Gbrmany, demand India, T. T. Hongkong, demand Yokohama, demand Java, demand Bangkok, demand Sovereigns, Bank Buying Sank of England Rata Bisconnt 8 months bill Dar Silver London46 words
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Article140 1914-08-21 11 Aug. 20 Tin *6fi.00 Gambiet 0.70 Gambier Cube No. 1 5.50 Gambier Cube No. 2 8.00 Pepper Black ordin. Spore 15.75 Pepper, (White fair) 2*. 00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to the Ib.) 22.00 Mace (Banda) «5.00 Cloves (Amboina) >0.00 Bali Coffee (4% Black) 28.00140 words
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Advertisement71 1914-08-21 11 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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Advertisement32 1914-08-21 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. 1 Fraser Neave, Ltd., Singapore.32 words
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Miscellaneous1002 1914-08-21 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders From Arrived For Whe* Sea Belle F.M.S. 400 Ahmat ham, 4-8 1'..: Uncertain ottauaeia Mai. Tonnage <*» Master From CotiHigneee Po, Apanria 8rit 3684 Vint Calcutta, 5-8 Roust^ /.ealand Amiral Ponty Fch 3594 Giraud Saigon, 4 8 IJ, Comte Co Havre Amiral Olry1,002 words
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Article909 1914-08-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 24th. Quite apart from I'lster we have been having a very anxious week end as the result of the ultimatum sent by Austria to Servia demanding immediate condemnation of the anti Austrian propaganda and a warning that proceedings will be taken909 words
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471 1914-08-21 12 A XoTM'l.r. FKAT in THB SOUTB AFKICAN Wah. I Tbe death occurred on .July 22 at his bouse in South Audle> -street, W., of Majoreral lnigo Kichmund Jones, C.V.0., C.B.f after an operation for appendicitis. Major General lnigo Jones was the son !of Lieutenant-Colonel lnigo471 words
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Article323 1914-08-21 12 A M\n l Tit A Bad Ki Soh Cheng Hock, of Telok Ay ic street, who has been before the Diatrict Court twice during the past week, charg I upon three separate counts of cheiaiu. was brought up for sentence yester Jr. morning. He was convicted upon323 words
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Article76 1914-08-21 12 The Peking correspondent of the "New J York Herald," Paris edition, announces, on the authority of the Chinese Government, that geologists of the Standard Oil Company have located a large oil bearing tract in the Province of Shansi. The operations of drilling are delayed because the Imperial forces in pursuit76 words
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Article368 1914-08-21 12 In a very useful aud interesting book called "The Laws ot Healthy Life,' by Dr Alexander Bryce (Andrew Melrose), the importance of regnlar exercise for old and youug is emphasised, and due tribute paid to tbe value of golf. "From the age of 10 to 81 the368 words
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Article396 1914-08-21 12 American Experiment in Prison Rbfobm. New York. Jaly 19. Sing Sing, the best-known American convict prison, inaugurated yesterday an "era of happiness and order" with a series of baseball and other games. For four hours 1,500 criminals were permitted complete freedom from the ordinary rules of discipline.396 words
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Article115 1914-08-21 12 When General Huerta left Mexico City the train (says Reuter) was formed of three sleeping cars and a luggage van. Two military trains carrying 800 men pre- ceded the special, which was followed by another military train with 500 troops." This is what an evening paper calls a secret departure."115 words
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Article195 1914-08-21 12 I Typhoon notification: Typhoon, moving W. S. of Loocboo Island. The P. ami outward mail steamer Arcadia is due here at daylight to-morrow. I The outward and the homeward Dutch J mail steamers Koningin Emma and Oranje are due here to day and to morrow. The M. M.195 words
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Article262 1914-08-21 12 Apparently the air branch of the lighting service has now advanced to that state of organisation and efficiency that practice fot the real thing can be taken in hand and developed by trial and experiment. Arrangements, we learn, are being made at the Naval Plying School at tha262 words
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Article191 1914-08-21 12 The story of a comedy of two tire brigades comes from liothenburg, the famous model mediaeval city on the Tauber. Some nights ago during a thunderstorm tire broke out in the farmyard attached to the ruins of the Burg of Saldeneck, on the frontier of Bavaria and Wurtemberg.191 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous158 1914-08-21 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, Aug. 23ki>. Johnston's' Pier, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9.30 aud 10.:'0 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24th. Johnston's Pier, at 9.10 and 1 1 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9.30 and158 words
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