The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 October 1914
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Title Section16 1914-10-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 1 EN CENTS SINGAPOEE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1914. NO. 8,273.16 words
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Article191 1914-10-23 1 The War in Belgium occupies the tir^t place. The attacks on our armies have all been repelled, with considerable losses to the Germans. As far as can be judged DO ground is being lost, although there is uncertainty about the holding of well known places that may191 words
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Article952 1914-10-23 1 We were aroused that morning by a roaring voice, so 1 tapped Muir and asked In Heaven's name, what is wrong He only shook his head. It's him again," he said after a little. "That man beats me." We had first met him the previous evening.952 words
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Advertisement213 1914-10-23 1 LATEST WAR GAZETTE! ILHAMBRA THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. SECOND SHOW 9-15 P.M. Two Shows for one Payment. FIRST SHOW 7-30 P.M. The Great Paul Pedrini PASTIMES ON A BATTLESHIP PATRIOTIC SPECTACULAR n« pca tent ad that ever came to Singapore, cooctacUiii; with Balancing and Firing Gun with Carriage213 words
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Advertisement716 1914-10-23 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. OROHAftD ROAD TO-NIGHT COMMENCING AT 9PM. SHARP. TO-NIGHT "TIP TOP TOPPING TOPICALS" I.j addition io tfce prf sent War Gazettes n >\v showing, t < i following actual Incidents (which have arrived by the English Mail; win also be s ow.i. England's Handy Men.716 words
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Advertisement137 1914-10-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Sele of vehicles at Hurwood (Powell ft Co.)— Page 3. Tenders for Mariue Depfe. rations Page 2. K. P. M. new sailings Page 6. Bill of Fare at the Star Opera Page 1. News sailings of the Straits Steamship Co.— Page 6. The Gaiety special The man with137 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous174 1914-10-23 1 THE WEEK. Ftl.bj 23rd. H!»h Water- 0-47 a.m., 0-2 p m. Lodge St. George, 9. '5 p.m. Volunteer Meeting, Drill Hall. 5.c0 p.m. Municipal Commission, 2-30. Saturday 24th. 11 tin Water 1-38 a.m., 0-41 p.m. \delphi Belgian Dinner. Sunday 25th. d sth vVater— 2 3s a.m., 1-32 p.m 2Ctn Sunday174 words
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Article370 1914-10-23 2 Kmt-Nuptial Cmlbbrations. The festivities in connection with the marriage of Inche Chek Biute Mobamed Ariff and Rajah Ra/iraau, a graudson of His Highness the Sultan of lerak, commenced on the October 7th when the bridegroom, accompanied by l>ntoh Rajah De Bongsa, and several scions of the royal370 words
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Article351 1914-10-23 2 It is only now that an opportunity presents itself to exhibit in due proportions the self sacrificing strategy of Russia at the very opening of the war for the purpose of lightening the task of her allies. The immediate necessity of the present war regarded as a whole351 words
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Article531 1914-10-23 2 Buitish Am to Defendkks. October 11, 1.5 a.m. The Admiralty announces that in response to an appeal from the Belgian j government one Marine and two Naval brigades with some heavy guns, the whole under General Paris, was sent to participate in the defence of Antwerp531 words
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Article137 1914-10-23 2 Two Convoys Blown up. Paris, Sept. 8. I have just seen M. Pegoud, the inventor of "looping the loop," at the Ministry of War, where he was receiving the congratulations of the War Minister. He has come to Paris to obtain a new aeroplane, his own having137 words
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Advertisement58 1914-10-23 2 His voioe was a wraith, his face was pale, His nose was as red as a b et root's tail, And his cough wan a dreadful thiu X You may be sure, Woods' Peppermint Core Robbed his dreary complaint of its sting. How hit face isn't pale, his no*e is'nl58 words
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Advertisement173 1914-10-23 2 PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM. Lord Brownlow has set a real example of practical patriotism. The 11th Division of the new force of 100,000 men is to be stationed near Grantham, and Lord Brownlow, who has before now given the use of Belton Park for Territorials and Special Reservists, has placed it without173 words
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Advertisement670 1914-10-23 2 GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. UP TO DATE TITLES "CHAPPELL RECORDS.' The Girl from Utah, Selection Part 1. 1 ii ii >j ii The Girl on the Film, Selection Part 1. n n >' n ii The Girl on the Film, Valse. < Una Barcarolle from The Girl from Utah. After the Girl,670 words
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Advertisement865 1914-10-23 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will be received, up to noon on Saturday, the 7th November, 1914. at the Coloiiial Secretary's Office, Sin^ajKjre, the Resident Councillor's Office Penang, and ihe Resident's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of conti acting for supplies for the Government bt biogspore, Penang, and Malacca, reapectively, for865 words
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Advertisement720 1914-10-23 2 Notices 1 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders wil he received up to coon nn Monday, the 23rd November, 1914. at the Master Attendant's Office, Singapore, for the supply of rations for the Marine Department, Singapore, for the year 1915. Forms of tender may he obtained at the Master Attendant's Office. I 1720 words
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Advertisement494 1914-10-23 2 Wctnttd WANTED Chief Storekeeper want«d hy ln i; par Ist i f November. Apply stating i culais and salary required! 2...0 *Jfj RUBBER [STATE ASSISTANT WANTED Kequired for the Pelepah Vail. I Kstate, Kota Tim^i. 3rd Assistant, a I Mast be of Knglish Nationality aud i [at home. Salary aLd494 words
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Article1089 1914-10-23 3 London Financial Letter. »ming Husiness Some Rubber Rubber companies In War \> Scarcity Now Likely I'.ritish 'urers Husy- The Rubber Growers ,:iun Many Rubber hividemis. Sept. IS. rt us gradual broadening of business iritict on a cash basis. This week IBM <>f transaction* has been grea- ihlv than in any1,089 words
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Article274 1914-10-23 3 ioi Spkchibns Found. A smart capture was made by the police at Sungei Besi on Saturday when, it is stated, coiners were found actually at work with coins still hot in the moulds. In all 110 20 cent pieces were found, the coins being of perfect workmauship, andM.M. - 274 words
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Article145 1914-10-23 3 A.TTACS on Ki'rram Militia Post. Allahabad. Oct. 9 —On the 4th inst., a Frontier incident occurred on the Kurrani border. The (iaji Lashkar, assisted by some Khostwals, after surrounding the Kurraia Militia Post at Lakatiga, succeeded in carrying oil a considerable number of cattle, women and145 words
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Advertisement857 1914-10-23 3 Aujstjons BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE AUCTION SALE OP Elegant Wax Polished Teak Household Furniture &c. (Removed from country residences for convenience of sale) To be held at No. 34, PEKIN STREET, On Wednesday, 28th October, at 70-30 a.m. Very handsomely carved wax polished teak sideboards with mirror panels857 words
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Advertisement700 1914-10-23 3 ILLNESS P >jjfl Many people find great difficulty !r*^ 7^J in recovering their full strength, jp^ J^s until they begin to take Js^ r^ TRAOE /%r%|/% mark b4 V^) BRAND (S< i Tonic 1 The Prompt and j^J rKI Powerful Invigorator j&^ S^Ol Under its influence the blood is (O^700 words
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Article, Illustration28 1914-10-23 4 dan iiv. fibs ft.:.. c v ;cs;:i- i Ma OfiA»ed b> infloeccf and isbv.tar kj t* i X»t» pii-fj- Irutc be. eiorkxtt VttGK&Q i28 words
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Article867 1914-10-23 4 To-day's wires are almost too sketchy to allow of mote than suppositions, but it is a matter for some thankfulness that the Russian compaign in Poland appears to be again turning in their favour. We have had very little direct news as to how far the867 words
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Article297 1914-10-23 4 Kreuzer, the German Davis Cup international, is a prisoner of war at Gibraltar. The railway from Bukifc Mertajam to Penang Tunggal, Kedah. was opened for traffic on Monday. Mr Lucie Smith, of Messrs Alien and Gledhill, Singapore, has been granted a commission in the new army. MrH. M. Darby has297 words
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Article1024 1914-10-23 4 Captain H. Christian, well known on the East Indies station, has been appointed to the command of the smart light cruiser Brilliant. Captain Christian was flag captain of the Highflyer during the Somaliland campaign (medal) and was present at the Delhi durbar as flag captain of the East Indies squadron,1,024 words
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Article64 1914-10-23 4 Further Section of Line Opened (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. H The Province Wellesley section of tL. railway from Bukit Mertajam to Kedah was opened on Monday. There was bq official ceremony. The line was to h:u> been opened on Oct. 16 but the jpeniag was64 words
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Article69 1914-10-23 4 Charge at PtaMg. (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Oct. g| \V. Hiuuin. a Swi6s subject, m hatgm on remand with conveying letter* otut i than through the Post Office. The located wa6 formerly employed in Singapore. was arrested at Colombo on a P and 0 boat and69 words
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Article59 1914-10-23 4 ttesd Lodge Installation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Sipt At the Read Lodge installation ><t<t( t day, Wor. Bro. B. Day installed Bru !i Redfeai n as Master. Kindeu Ktabbor lusuici The Troilus, sunk by the EmdHu.cati. pd 8,000 cases of rubber from Por: Swettenhani. It59 words
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Article60 1914-10-23 4 The Committee beg to acknowledge tbt following further subscriptions Previously Belgian. Lex acknowledged $1,*42.50 1601.54 A. H. Chilvers 50 Tebrau Estate Staff 230 H J. Dudley Hall 40 in Sam Hup and Co. 2.50 Peck Sang I Tan Boon Tye •"> Loke Yee Sanj, r 560 words
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Article67 1914-10-23 4 Mrs EL B. Salmond; istana Lama, Keppe Harbour, Singapore, acknowledges grute fully the following further contributions Amount previously acknowledged *>H. 71 Ginting Simpah 50, J. van Roy, Riouw 30, G. Brandes. E. Protin, G. de Ruyver Riouw 30, C. H. Allin. Kuala Lumpur 50 Danes in F.M.S.67 words
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Article156 1914-10-23 4 Gkkman> Fatalm Jooi.i.i' Petrograd, Sept. 27th. After the withdrawal of the Russians from Kast Pruhsia the Germans approached the frontier towi. of Wirballen. The Russian.- occupying the trenches replied weakly and then ceased firing. The Germans continued their fusillade for an hour and a half ana then,156 words
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167 1914-10-23 4 A telegram dated Tsinan, October livd. which seems to have been despatched b> the Shantung local gentry to all the lead ing Chinese papers in Peking, Tientsin and Shanghai, praises the good behaviour o the British troops, which a few days pre viouely passed Tsimo.167 words
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Advertisement179 1914-10-23 4 XMAS PRESENTS FOR Western Friends. MANILA CIGARS FROM LONDON. For the convenience of our customers, we are prepared to deliver the following Brands in Great Britain. DOTY PAID and POST FREE Imperiales per box of 2-5 Nett 4 <0 Reina Victorias do 100 11 20 Perlas do 25 2 65179 words
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Advertisement35 1914-10-23 4 G. R, LAMBERT Cos -ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE-' EQUALS THE BEST WORK AT HOME AND ALL SITTERS ARE PHOTOGRAPHED PERSONALLY BY Mr H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late Artist to Messrs LAFAYETTE Photographers to THEIR MAJESTIES.) 20-8 31- 1235 words
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Article62 1914-10-23 5 SUBMARINE v MERCHANTMAN I Hf Submarine ('able) Kei'^ek'p Skkvit* lion Oct. 11. The Leilh steamer :t kM been sunk by a (ierman 6ub i me twelve miles off Norway. It was uil i>y (iermun-i revolvers in hand, ringtbem to lower the fl ig. A Ger.ii! o!!iier62 words
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Article115 1914-10-23 5 >c't. "J 1 pnt The PfQflO t .u MJI that Mr Churchill on behalf the Vt\ v liar, telegraphed to thn Japanese jstei <<* Marine his df*p MUM of the rta and energy of tin- Japanese navy. ».i\r- tl at apart from rhn great object tit' extermination115 words
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Article94 1914-10-23 5 Germans in Retreat .lon. <>ct. _M. *.4,"> p. ID. An official Mut IMIMd at IVtii'gtal >;•%•> that Qeraaam are iv full retreat in the mm* region and north of Ibe rivrr i'ilic;i. and are leaving their wounded and handoniin fortified positions. The Kus am an panning them The94 words
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Article32 1914-10-23 5 London, Oct. Jl. 5.18 p.m. A Capetown i :e»sage states that the Mark/ affair has come to au ignominious end owiug to the vigorous action of the Union Government.32 words
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Article57 1914-10-23 5 Austrian Outrage in Canada. Londou, Oct. 81, 11.50a.i8. A telegram irom Montreal says that two Austrians placed a bomb in the vestibule of a row of nine tenement houses. All were wrecked. The inhabitants, mostly Russians, had miraculous escapes. The Austrians perish cd. The casualties57 words
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Article67 1914-10-23 5 What the Campaign is Costing Britain. London, i >ct. 21, 7. H> p.m. -Applications for six months Treasury bills for t fteen millions sterling totalled fortythree millions at aa average rate per annum of :> per cent. London, Oct. 21. The expenditure on the war for the first67 words
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Article61 1914-10-23 5 r\ Oh irrasi or the Fkkn< m Consul Genkkai I'aris, Oct. 21, I p.m. Oincial ester day, the attacks of the Germans were particularly violent on the line of Nieuport. iMxmude and Lv Kassee. All were repulsed with extreme energy by the Vllied armies. Along all the61 words
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Article151 1914-10-23 5 Quite Satisfactory. London, Oct. 22, 12.45 a.m. A comimnfque issued at eleven in the evening states that a violent battle raged throughout the day on our left, from the North >f.i to La liassee, ou the frouts Nieuport to hixmunde, from Ypres to Menin, and Warnetou to151 words
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Article58 1914-10-23 5 FIGiTING IN BELGIUM. I hi? Submarine Cable]. Kri tkv'p Skhvk London, O:t. 21. 4.20. p.m. A Paris communique say* that the enemy attacked with particular violence in the Nieupoort, Dixtnunde and La Bassee districts but all attacks were repulsed with great energy by the allied armies. There58 words
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Article208 1914-10-23 5 London. Oct. 21, 4.45 p.m. A Dover message states tbat British warships have done great work on the Belgian coast. Throughout the night they watched the enemy digging trenches by the light of Hares and took the exact range. They then shelled the enemy heavily by daylight208 words
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Article51 1914-10-23 5 Dunkirk paper reports that the Allies seized Bruges, but this, like the recapture of Ostend is not confirmed, but it seems certain that the Germans are having the worst of matters according to the correspondent of :i London paper who spent tive days with the Germans at51 words
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Article54 1914-10-23 5 Amsterdam Oct. 21 A Berliu official communique says that lighting continues on the Yser canal. The enemy's artillery was supported from the sea to the northwest of Nieupoort. Fighting proceeds west of Lille. We are taking the offensive and have repulsed the enemy's attacks. There is no decision54 words
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Article153 1914-10-23 5 Brilliant Work CRBUCTB'S Special Service.) London, Oct. 22, 9.35 a.m. Details are available of the success of the French marines at the Ypres canal which was officially mentioned on Oct. 18. The story shows that the marines were subjected to a cannonade all day. They advanced153 words
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Article80 1914-10-23 5 London, Oct. 22, 12.30. a.m. The Admiralty has anuounced that the monitors Humber and Mersey were recently engaged in the operations on the Belgian coast, tiring at the German right Hank. Owing to their light draught they cou tributed materially to the success of the operations. They have80 words
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Article114 1914-10-23 5 In one fight the Manchesters were waiting in a cabbage field for the German attack. An officer was very pleased with the clever way in which the regiment masked itself under cabbages. While they were waiting the men were anxious to get the range nicely. So a particular private put114 words
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Article338 1914-10-23 5 [By Submarine Cable]. Kkutkb's Servicb. London, 'Oct. 21, 5.10 p. m. Lloyds agent at Colombo says that tbe Emden sank tbe British steamers Renmohr, Clan Grant, Chilkana, Troilus, and also a dredger bound for Tasmania and captured the Exford to the south west of Cochin. Details as to338 words
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Article144 1914-10-23 5 To the Editor. Sir, For the third time the Ecnden has belied our boast that the trade routes are open. How much longer will commanders of cargo vessels be assured that the road is clear and steam out from a great shipping part into disaster in less144 words
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Article147 1914-10-23 5 To the Editor. Dear Sir, In regard to the four German ships which I understand are prizes of war, and are now being dealt with in a Prize Court, can you give any information to the shipping community here, as to what will happen after they have been147 words
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Article51 1914-10-23 5 (Reuters Special Service.) London, Oct. 22. A Copenhagen telegram says that an unknown foreign submarine near the entrance to the Sound discharged two torpedoes at a Danish submarine which was travelling on the surface. Fortunately both missed. The Danish Government has protested strongly to all the51 words
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Article68 1914-10-23 5 London, Oct. 21, 4.10 p.m. Thousands have for hour after hour filed past the Nelson column. Everywhere there are masses of flowers and prominent amongst them is a wreath from Admiral Jellicoe. The celebrations have been accompanied with unparalleled fervour and all buildings are flying the flags of68 words
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Article60 1914-10-23 5 We remind all the men of Singapore, tbat to-night in the S. V. C. Drill Hall, Beach rd, at 5.30 p.m. there will be held a meeting to discuss the Volunteer movement in Singapore, at which His Excellency the Governor and His Excellency the General Officer Commanding will60 words
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Article385 1914-10-23 5 Plea for Free Discussion. To the Editor, Dear Sir, I trust that this letter will not appear to be written in any discourteous spirit for such is not my intention. I j merely wish to state a general feeling amongst young men in tbe Town and tbat385 words
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Article150 1914-10-23 5 [The following appears in a sporting paper, written as a greeting to its Service reader 11 So long Wherever the fates take you To what embittered field, to what quick death I know, as 1 know God, you will be true To your last breath, To150 words
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Article242 1914-10-23 5 French Boy's Revenge os German Bully. According to the Paris correspondent of the Central News, M. Pauliat, Senator for the Cher Department, relates the following story of a young French lad's heroism, for the accuracy of which he vouches. The scene was the village of242 words
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Advertisement132 1914-10-23 5 Robinson Co. /■H>. »TiA V *4" Iw^m MILLINERY r DAINTY PRETTY STYLES. Robinson Co. GARRICK IGARETTE UNSURPASSED GALA DINNER. IN AID OF THE BELGIUM BELIEF FUND AT THE ADELPIH HOTEL The management beg to announce that the above DINNER will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24. By kind permission of132 words
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Advertisement404 1914-10-23 6 MOTOR LORRIES SPEED AND ECONOMY NAPIER 2tons $4,000 FEDERAL 3,500 READY for IMMEDIATE USE FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS APPLY TO ABRAMS 9 STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE, ORCHARD ROAD. TELEPHONE, 719. TELEGRAMS "ABRAMS." "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUT<MMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to404 words
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Advertisement127 1914-10-23 6 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd APCAB LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mall steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Blnga* pore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Oommandet. ss Takada 6,949 O. M. Robins. ss Tanda 6,949 J. Kilpatrick,127 words
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Advertisement757 1914-10-23 6 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3, COLLYER QUAY. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. db Kerens Bawean, Sampit, Bandjermasftin. Stagen, Kota-Baroe, Balik-Papan, Samarinda, Tarakan and Berouw Oct 23 Mossel Bill i ton and Batavia j Oct 33 Sampit Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Tjenako, Rengat and Retch757 words
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Advertisement666 1914-10-23 6 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, Loadon and Antwerp, under mail cou tract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted666 words
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Advertisement322 1914-10-23 6 Shipping p.&o. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOR China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For freight, passage and further information apply to: H. W. BUCKLAND, AGRNT M.M. MESSAGERIES MARITIME* MAIL LINE For Saigon, Haiphong, Hong kong, China, Japan, Ceylon Djibouti, Seychelles, Zanzibar Madagascar, Reunion, Mauri322 words
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Article718 1914-10-23 7 How H.M.S. Yarmouth sank the Marko, raarnia was told to the Times of Malaya of Saturday, by a representative of that paper who happened to be in Penang. Tbe writer says The Admiralty having officially announced the capture of the Markoinanuia it is now permissible718 words
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Article212 1914-10-23 7 There wns a curious litUe scene in the smoking-room of fcbe National Liberal Club about tea time recently. Some bait j dozen yonngish-looking men of foreign nationality tiled in, led by one of tbe mem- tiers. Among them they bad two or three j212 words
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Advertisement135 1914-10-23 7 HumberettE I MR-COOLED $1,200 Nett. ATER-COOED $1,325 Lat e s t testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Messrs. THE BORNEO Co. Lto., With regard to the Humberette I purchased from you a few months ago, I am pleased to say t hut it is giving every satisfaction. The air-cooled engine leaves135 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-23 7 For Chronic < 'nest Coui plaints, Woods' Great Peppetmint Core. Is. 6d11 words
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Advertisement431 1914-10-23 7 I wp TfciT \j I I LARGE AND FRESH STOCKS I Columb Tyres if 4/ I i MANUFACTURED BY THE PROWODNIK Co. I Rl#^ A O lICCI A I lIJ J\ m if U ij iJ Iri I I The Goiumb Tyre Co., (Far East). I I 51, ROBINSON ROAD,431 words
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Article579 1914-10-23 8 The Subjugation of the United States. The following are extracts from a recent translation in the Globe of an article written for German newspapers by Gen. yon Edelheim of the Prussian General Staff Operations against the Uuited States of North America would have to be579 words
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Article166 1914-10-23 8 Certain Channels to be Closed. For the purpose of national defence (the Press Bureau intimates), it is considered necessary that certain channels in ttife approaches to the Thames should be closed. All incoming vessels flying foreign flags, and all British vessels from all foreign and166 words
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Article613 1914-10-23 8 PASSING THE DOCTOR." A Word to the Douhtful. There exists a good dpql of uncertainty in the public mind as to the grounds on which candidates who wish to join the King's forces in 'the present crisis are rejected, and as to the nature of the medical tests they have613 words
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279 1914-10-23 8 The successful development of the proposal to armour the bottoms of large surface waterships, appears to be the only means of replying to the attack of the Whitehead torpedo, which the rapid advance of the submarine is making more effective each year. It is not279 words
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Advertisement316 1914-10-23 8 SOME HAKES OF PEN S gMI A A are pretty, but fail the /My /h^. test of hard work. Some /^T BH| pens write under fay- ff mU <^asS&& o^he C D °SrT^ MSOREWGEniE 'SWAN' stands every [fl lfms&g/^ *4 Unqualified sat- fjl Ml J^^^M Bl iafaction is qua- It316 words
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Advertisement405 1914-10-23 8 |!f "From the same tin of Benger's Food you can maintain a healthy J man or feed a baby." <! jjj Bender's Food, prepared with fresh new milk. S |!jj combines all the elements necessary to sustain B j^ life i i full vigour. In addition it con* a ins405 words
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Article52 1914-10-23 9 tCOBBKCTVI UP TO Oct. 22) Bank 4 m/n 24 7-16 demand 2-4 1-16 Privntp credits Hu e 2-4$ India, T. T 174$ Hongkong, deintuad 24f Yokohama, deutHno 114$ JAVA, demand 141$ BANGKOK, demand 66$ Sovereigns, Bank Bnyir g $8 54 Bank of England Rate 6% Bar Silver London 2252 words
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Article141 1914-10-23 9 Tin Gambiei 6.85 Gambler Cube No. 1 9.50 Gam bier Cube No. 2 8.50 Pepper Black ordiu. buyers 15.00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers... 32.50 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 21.00 Vntmegs (80 to the lb.) 22.00 Mace (Handn) 80.00 Cloves (Ainboina) 40.00 Btli Coffee (4% Bla« k) 23.00 Tapioca.141 words
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Advertisement533 1914-10-23 9 THE Olllt LIFE IHSUMNCE COMPANY REGISTERED IK THE COIOHI. UMIBT PHD-OP CIPITH OF «T EMTfRd COHPMV. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, i DEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company ban £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of Ectfland, and533 words
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Advertisement541 1914-10-23 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 OP DIRECTORS K. J. Black E g Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H. MeJvill Pinions Esq J. A. Maitland Hsq. Sir I avid Yule. J. M. R>rie Esq. Chief Manager Percy Mould541 words
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Advertisement358 1914-10-23 9 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. L Hongkong. OPITAL SUBSORIBBD »5,800,000.<. 0 Auocnt Paid-dp 500,00 a.' Rnmnv* Fond |1,800,003.fMartee Rlm&r at rnrrent Rat««, Boustaad Co., Agfs«* i ALLIANCE ASSURANCE C&, iff A'scaronlated Funds exceed «IT.OO* 000 mi A MOTOR CIR RISKS itiHuranceh effected at rates of jierc>v*hloh will hf> fnnnd favonrahle tothelnßrx^ Patarsoo358 words
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Advertisement185 1914-10-23 9 SIEMENS VIM! JESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. PKMtoRAMB: SiEiag-'S, SINGAPOKB. j i .K\ UONR NO. 647. i Electrical Efsgioasrs. Iflanufadrer* »ad I Contractors. I SIEMENS BiIOTHESS DIIjUKI MMJUd. -lead Office Caxtoo House, *s\r- i>v-' looJoo. ■inpplie* Dcvi, ant Stor** Uppsf Thames Straat loooo*. Lamp* a** e 'ttt+u:* Dev> QaitiiM. London. Stafforr a185 words
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Advertisement86 1914-10-23 9 FAR EAST OXYGEN ACETYLENE I COMPANY. LTD., (SINGAPORE BRANCH.) MARINE BOILER REPAIRS AUTOGENOUS WELDING Repairs of Furnace Crack 3. ißepairt of Leaky Tube Platei Repairs of Pitting 6c Corrosion.^Repairs of Riveted Flange?. Repairsof Combustion Chamber Repairs of Steamer Hulls. Repairs of Stern Posts. VUILUUMIE. wor^hop: MOINE COMTE& Co Acting Haff86 words
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Miscellaneous227 1914-10-23 9 MAIL TABLE. To-Day. Intermediate and local mails will be found in list btlow FtuF.i g, Malacca, F.M.S. Johore. iOvoland) (Daily by Train) 8 a.m. 6 P.M. Pulau Batam Pulau Bulang Bam Pouloe Soegi BAM Rhio Bam Billiton and Batavia Bam Cncob 9am R'lio, Linggi Singkep 9am Kaautan 9AM Indragiri via227 words
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Miscellaneous221 1914-10-23 9 VESSELS IN PORT. 10 a. m. on 22nd OCTOBER. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks Quarta Aug 4 East Wharf Hong Moh Aug 10 Outer Roads Barque Dee Hock Eng II Aug 28 Inner Roade Stephaa Sept 14 Inner Roade Kapong Sept 30 Inner Roads Recorder Oct 1 Inner Roads221 words
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Article1200 1914-10-23 10 Russian and French T.Roors in Flanders. September 14.— Fqr two days I have been on a long trek Cooking for the Russians, says Mr Percy J. Philip, the Daily News correspondent at Ghent, and I have fonnd them where and how many it would not be discreet to1,200 words
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Article502 1914-10-23 10 In the course of his address at the halfyearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce the Chairman said Owing to the political situation there bad been a further heavy slump in all their articles of export, and while some prices had recovered somewhat from the lowest figure502 words
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Article16 1914-10-23 10 It is rumoured that Geopges Carpentier, the French pugilist, has been seriously wounded in the hinge.16 words
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Article199 1914-10-23 10 ACTION FOR DAMAGES FAILS. The Chief Justice (Mr J. A. S. Buckuill, k.c.) dismissed with costs the action brought in the Supreme Court by Tawana Manjoor Mustan, a crockery and general merchant, in connection with the collapse early this year of his house And business premises at199 words
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Article145 1914-10-23 10 THE MAXIMUM PENALTY. The full penalty two years' rigorous imprisonment was exacted by the district judge, Mr A. V. Brown, in the case in which Goh Leang and Soo Chew Chian, two Hokiens, were charged with robbing an Annamite lady named Chan Thi Loi, on Oct. 15th,145 words
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Article149 1914-10-23 10 Lee A Seng, a Tlylam cook, was convicted by Mr C. H. G. Clarke, second magistrate, yesterday, of several thefts. The evidence showed that he worked for Mr C. J. Judah. 132, Prinsep Street, who gave him S3 for market money. Cookie did not return. Moreover, it149 words
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Article113 1914-10-23 10 A charge of murder was yesterday preferred in the third police court, before Mr. Sugden. against a Tamil named Karupiah. The case was only mentioned, being postponed until after the inquest. The deceased, one Aromagam, lived in Tanjong Pajar Road, and it is alleged that at about113 words
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Article118 1914-10-23 10 A Hylam named Ho A Tiew is alleged to have broken into the nurses' quarters at the General Hospital during the early morning of Wednesday, and stolen a gun metal watch, a gold chain with white stone, a nickel watch and an American bee clock, total118 words
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Article62 1914-10-23 10 Sunday, 25th October. Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a. m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., An engagement is announced between Bernard Bodley Scott, P.W.D., Burma, son of Dr. and Mrs T. B. Scott, Aldington, Bournemouth, and Amy Stalling Darling,62 words
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Article280 1914-10-23 10 From tbe Times list of German vessels which have sought neutral ports, we quote the following, referring to vessels which have a connection with the Far East. Tbe particulars are, vessel, voyage, port and date of arrival. Albany, Sourabaya for Cont., Messiua, Aug. 8. Ambria, New- York280 words
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Article177 1914-10-23 10 Lahore, Oct. Bth. The London corres pondent of the Civil and Military Gazette cabled on the 6th instant A correspondent of the Daily News in Belgium says The Germans in Brussels are committing provocative acts, and there is reason to fear that they are pre paring a177 words
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Article284 1914-10-23 10 Obedience to Admiralty Orders. The Board of Trade remind owners and merchants that It is an essential feature of the Government War Risks Insurance Scheme that all insured ships must obey Insurance Scheme, that all insured sbips must obey implicitly all orders and directions given by the284 words
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Article19 1914-10-23 10 Dr. Milne has been allowed to join the 11. A. M. C. at Home, and is now at work.19 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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