The Straits Times, 13 February 1913
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Title Section13 1913-02-13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.105 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement186 1913-02-13 1 i i BEER < TUB POPULAR BRAND. KATZ BROS., LTD. Just Arrived Just Arrived SPECIAL FOR GOLF PLAYERS INSPECTION INVITED. A Fine Selection of Golf Clubs DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS All Heads Warranted Hand Forged and Finest Finish. James Braid World's Champion 1901. 1905. 1906 6c 1908. BRAID'S OWN MODEL186 words
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Advertisement173 1913-02-13 1 I ROBINSON CO. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF VIYELLA FLANNEL. Tropical Viyella. "Viyella. oMH Light Summer DAY Ht&4^Hl The New Make. V S Weight. Viyella Flannel. For day or Night wear, unshrinkable. The ideal cloth for Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's wear. Stocked in two weights. The New Tropical and Light Summer Weight173 words
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Article327 1913-02-13 2 Airship Expedition to Explore The Interior. Lieutenant Paul Graetz, the adventurous young German explorer, who has just returned to Berlin from a motorboat trip across Africa by way of the Zambesi and the River Congo, is already hard at work upon his preparations for a new expedition.327 words
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Advertisement272 1913-02-13 2 The Food of Health KEPLER 1 COD LIVER OIL with Malt Extract Fattens and strengthens Delicate Children Emaciated Adults Consumptives Nursing Mothers Delicious to take Easy to digest 1* All Chemists. SCf YOU GIT KEPLCIf J±Lj. Burroughs Wfilcome Co., London Stw Yokk Montreal Sydnkv Cap! Town Mil** BIISOS AIKKs IJOMBAV272 words
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Advertisement565 1913-02-13 2 S.V.C. Orders. By Lieut. Col. O. A. Derrick, V.I)., Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, February 11, 1913. s. v. c. MallrstiiT Rifle Range. I The rangn is allotted as under: Saturday, Februaiy 1", 1013, at '1 p.m., S.I1.K. V. Club Shoot. Sunday, February 16, 1013, at 8 a.m.. Maxim Company, S.V.A. Saturday,565 words
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Advertisement441 1913-02-13 2 FRESH MILK. New Australian Cows per s.s. Euryalus Morning and Afternoon Delivery H. S. KIRWAN. PRIVATE DAIRY. Telephone 'AO. 8, Koek Koad. 10 2 15 2 Pjj&sl JOHN ,1 AMI-SON'S WHISKEY unequalled for ll:ivour and purity. Guaranteed t.i be PURE POT STILL WHISKEY Famous for over 1 00 years. John441 words
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Advertisement145 1913-02-13 2 ON VIEW AT OUR SHOWROOMS: A MOST VALUABLE AND PRETTY I PEARL NECKLACE 1 Manufactured by our own Jewellers. UNIQUE and CHOICE DESIGN. A TRIUMPH IN THE JE W ELLE: RS' ART. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. ISMAIL RAHEEM Bras Basah Road. RADEMAKERS Dutch Cocoa ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. 1- lb tins145 words
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Article930 1913-02-13 3 SOME OBSERVATIONS ON HER ART. Ethical Value of Music. Mish Marie Hall, who is shortly to give violin recitals in Singapore, has made the following observations on her art which will bo read with interest in view of the forthcoming visit: I suppose all really serious artistes-exe-cutive930 words
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Advertisement448 1913-02-13 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. Established 1 869. Tin nrst Life Office in the worl to introduce the non-forfeiturt{principle to Policies. A Mutual Office. No Shareholder*. Low Premiums. Annual Income £1,284,364. Funds £7,291,290 Claims paid £6,078,960. ALL profits are distributed amongot Policy-holders. Claims paid in any part448 words
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Advertisement81 1913-02-13 3 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement624 1913-02-13 3 BED BASH ALL OVER BODYJKIS Irritation Almost Unbearable. Could Tear Her Legs to Pieces. Had Suffered from This Itching for Years, Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Is Completely Cured. I came out in a. red rash all over the body and l'T-. Every winter aa soon as frost began624 words
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Advertisement606 1913-02-13 3 HIGH liLIvJII XI »^TO»%^V LOW THE Armstrong .*the WORLD'S SIMPLEST WRITING MACHINE ONLY T. t0 be sold below above price. Write at once for particulars of this special offer, SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., PAB DEPT., mmmm—mmmamnm SINGAPORE, ■—■■miii m■ i DRY GINGER ALE (In Ball-Stoppered Bottles, Large and Small) FRASER606 words
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Advertisement632 1913-02-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. rCB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Tbrougb Bills of Ladiag issued for Ohlaa Coast, Pursiaa Gull, Cuatiaeata! and American Ports. ■learners will leave Singapore oa or about:— MAIL LINES 1918 Uomamard t for Hmropt) rrom^ngapore632 words
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Advertisement642 1913-02-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. < A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all642 words
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Advertisement746 1913-02-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu, Bisul, Semerak, Baobo, Kelaataa Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohaamui, Bandoa, Liaugsuaa, Taku, Obuiopon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure. •ASDANQ Feb. 17 Feb. 19. ...REDANO Feb. 19 Feb. 23. PRACHATIPOK Feb. 34 Feb. 38. •.BORIBAT Feb.746 words
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Advertisement493 1913-02-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AKD OEUTICH OtMPFICIIM MIITMtI. 'Bi»li IRENE! Combined Bervloa. Tbe steamres of these Companies maintain a regular sorvioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven493 words
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Advertisement642 1913-02-13 4 j STEAMER SAILINGS I N. D. L Horddeutscher Lloyd, Brant* IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE The fast and well-known mail steamers o' this Company sail fortnightly from Bri-mea Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and Hat versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colorub]. Penang, Singapore,642 words
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Advertisement452 1913-02-13 5 "JENATZY" Motor Tyres. Hooglandt Ad C^o« 9 sole agents. STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY GO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Hurope *ratlu rh« Ms* 11,000 toi Tripta Icm452 words
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Advertisement349 1913-02-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. Tho Company's Steamer FOOKSANG, 8,10? tons. T. A Mitchell, Commander, is doe hore on Thursday, tho 18th instant, and will bo despatched for above ports at 4 p.m. on Saturday, tbe 15th idem. She has excellent accommodation for first349 words
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Advertisement401 1913-02-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. CO.. ID. APCAR LINE j* STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail sti mei ti at tb-. ibove lane maintain a regnltr service be Iween Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penan^ Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route PLEET Ton* i emaiacdti' Jatad o,ols C. P. Siddom. Qaiooai401 words
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Advertisement642 1913-02-13 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the COLONIAL ENGINEER'S Office, up to mon of the 24th February. 1913 for the fallowing works 1. Whitewashing, painting snd repairs to Office and He'birium, Bjtauic Gardens 2. Whitewashing, painting an j general repairs to Cad< ts' Bungalow 3 Whitewashing and642 words
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Advertisement594 1913-02-13 5 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be receive.l at tbeCOLONIAL ENGINEERS Offioe, np to noon of the '28th FcLrnary, 1913, for the following works:— 1. Ocnetai (Spain, painting and colour washing to Changi uoi -.-nuient Bungalow an 1 outboaeee 2. Laying cable between Power Station and Govcrnmi'st Koaao underground 8. Lighting (he594 words
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Advertisement173 1913-02-13 6 We have pleasure in announcing the arrival of MISS GILMOURJ An expert fitter and Corset Demonstrator. She will he pIMMd to see Ladies who are interested in the latest modes of Corsets. Call at once as her stay in Singapore is brief. WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW CO., LIMITED, M^fr J J^^B -^l^bbW.173 words
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Advertisement133 1913-02-13 6 T. NAGAI CO. -JAPANESE: Fine Art Curios and Porcelain (ANTIQUE AND MODERN). All orders executed promptly. Goods packed and shipped to any part of the world. No. K-L. Adis Buildings. High Street, SINGAPORE. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) MANUFACTURERS OF P(JRE Mani, ROPE 3 STRAND 'CABLE LAID 4133 words
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Advertisement360 1913-02-13 6 To Estate Managers and Agents. KEROSINE OIL FOR BUNGALOWS, COOLIE-LINES, WATCH-HOUSES, ROAD-LAMPS, CLEANING OR JUNGLE-CLEARING. For particulars and prices apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM GO. (Straits Settlements), LIMITED, Winchester House, SINGAPORE. 17 1 162 TO Miners A Ore-Buyers. WHY LOSE MONEY by selling parcels of mixed ore, containing Wolfram, Magnetite,360 words
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Article133 1913-02-13 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 13. Hi/h ■/•tar. SJO a.m I 1^ p.m. Lady Frederick Friday, February 14. Hiyli Water. SJI a.m.. :S.4> p.m Legislative C'oniu-il. SJB. Saturday, February 15. Hi:'h Water. LSB a.m.. r > 12 p.m. in. Ass. Kntertainmcnt, S. l>. 1., ontwar.l mail due. cliinesi. New133 words
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Article198 1913-02-13 7 Today. Mala., a an.l Muar Kaka 8 pm Port 111. k-on ami I'ort S\m ttenbam Si lan«or 8 pm ISatu l'aliat Amy LeOS¥| 3 |)in Bangkok llil.l 4 pm llilliton. Batavia. etc.. V. iler Lyn 4 pin Batavia. (In ■ribon ami Samarany Giaug Seng 4pm Ks'l'enani; and198 words
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Article161 1913-02-13 7 Tho Imp. German mail steamer P. E. Friolrich left Colombo at noon on Sunday, February 9. aii'l may br iStpaetal to arrive IMPS H Satunlav luornint;. Ft binary 1">. The IS. I. contract packet stianiciTir4.\ witb mails fniiii 1, 0n. 10n up to tbe evening of .Iriiin.ii-y161 words
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Article67 1913-02-13 7 juift binoapobi. u .Ian. 10 M M. .Tan. U X. D. L. ■Ian. If. B. I. .Ian. M M. M. .Tan. '24 l\ O. Jan. 27 D. L. .Tan. M It. I. Fib. 8 MM. Fob. 7 1'. a >. Fi-U. 11 N. I). L 1 IN67 words
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Article514 1913-02-13 7 Latest Arrivals. Hampshire. H. M. Cruiser 10HOO tons. 700 <n v I,'iins 20,000 li.p. oin. HiiiiUt. Feb IS From Colombo. K. 1> 7 S<nior Naval Otli.n. For Honykouy. Feb 15. Rds. A-abai M:mi. .lap. str. 174S tons. Captain HakaSM, Feb 12. From Muki ..lan M. I;. Kafabsv For514 words
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97 1913-02-13 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Uay. TANJONG PAOAR. East Wuarf Basin Mm. W. Section No. l...Taroba, Dilwara. Shbkrs Whakf Soyo Maru. Main W. Skct. No. 2. ..A. LTreville, I'ataui. 8...1 jina Maru. 4...ltanri Maru. 6 ..C'ailnms. 6...1\i0u, Talthybius. Nkw Dock 7...( Under97 words
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Article276 1913-02-13 7 Finance Commerce EXCHANOE Singapore, hMM 13, 1913. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4& Demand 2/4^, Private 6 m/s 2/4;, 8 m/s 2/4,; On Germany Bank d/d 238} Private m/s 2424 On France Bank d/d 294 Private 3 m/s 299 On India Bank T. T. 17 li Private 30 d/s 175|276 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article167 1913-02-13 7 s e 1 Buyers. Sellers. alue q; j 10 10 Ampane 9.75 10.00 10 10 Belat Tin 8.75 4.00 10 10 Bruang 1.00 LM 10 10 Kanaboi 8.00 8.10 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 14.50 15.00 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.6 2.3.9 XI £1 Laliat Mince 1.10.0167 words
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Article601 1913-02-13 7 S£l Bu ere 2/- 2/- Allagar 8/2 £1 £1 Anglo Java 94} 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 14 9 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/8 XI £1 BatuTiga 8.16.3 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 8.0.0 £1 £1 Bukit Liutang 4.10.0 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam 2/8 £1 £1 Bukit Rajah 11.5.0 2/- 2/- Sembawang601 words
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Article110 1913-02-13 7 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 10/6 1.0.6 £1 £1 Prof. 1.3 6 1.6.6 7/6 7/6 Electric Tways 2/10 8/4* 10 10 Fraser k Neave 49.50 60X0 100 Howarth Erskine ').">.OO 67.50 100 7% Pref. 115.00 120.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Def. 135.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 26.00 28.00 S&l110 words
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Article41 1913-02-13 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,234,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £350,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. Bayen Seller* S'porc Municipal 4|% of 1907 $,1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J",, of 1909 5 1,000,000 10% pm Spore Municipal 4% Stiii-.'.'.KX) pa*41 words
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Advertisement47 1913-02-13 7 Coughing, Rn'MziDir. opitting, wlic zing, Hied-. ;<hj hot, and f>,t nrar freezing, I'd no ploanare, »tindine. walking, "ting. t-iU nt. talking. Vi ry lii^'d »h iuv tenjporatorp, I ju«t took Woods' Great i'epptrmiat Care, Tin n I got rrlibf. iv»8" pleasant Mtie!y with me to be present47 words
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Advertisement326 1913-02-13 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. February 14. At I'tuted Engineers' Yard, Taujon;; Him, a steel suction dredger, at 11. February 15. At Cluuy House, C'luny Rd., furniture etc.. at 'i.-'X). February 15.— At No. 84, Barker Hoad, Imiu-iIimIJ furniture etc.. at 8. February 19. At E. W. Abram's Horse K<|K>sit<n326 words
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Advertisement135 1913-02-13 7 SWEET A Cool CHESTNUT KS and Delicious CUT PLUG. Rfl SmokeOnce Smoked Always Smoked. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE BY APPOINTMENT f*?wßss TO HMI THE KING Contractors Co THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. THE FACT THAT MILKMAID MILK HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR135 words
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Advertisement67 1913-02-13 7 THE CHINESE NEW YEAR FEATURES AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGB ROAD. Special Film produced by the Itala Film Co. "ELiike a, Sister" (A Sweet Love .-story combined with a spirit-BtirriaK aeroplane accident) SCPPOBTID IST SHE IS A PIPPIN Biotfraph. (Farce Comedy). JINK'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Biograph. (Farcu Comedy). Gtvumont67 words
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1154 1913-02-13 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13. THE MUNICIPAL BILL. The Municipal Bill is -.till before the Legislative Council undergoing that search ing examination in detail which is possible only during the committee stage. There are some impressions, we understand, that an attempt will be made to modify what are known1,154 words
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Article30 1913-02-13 8 The aerated water plant sold by auction by Messrs. Powell au 1 Co., yesteruaj, at the Harbour Aerated Water Factory, 11-1 Middle Road, was purchased by Mr. Koh Teoug Wang.30 words
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Article49 1913-02-13 8 With regard to a statement concerning the P. and O. and 1 loyal Mail lines, both com panics have given categorical denials to a report published in the Liverpool Courier, to the effect that these two organisations had completed arraugements for an amalgamation, with a total capital of iMo,ouo,ooo.49 words
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Article57 1913-02-13 8 A batch of twenty-three Chinese were lined up in the second police court yfesterday and charged with playing in a common gaming house in Weld Koad. One was fined JHI and the others |.*l. A further charge of escaping from legal custody was proved against one of the gamblers and57 words
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Article55 1913-02-13 8 The booking plans (or the forthcoming visit of the New Han diuana Opera Company were opentd by the Koumsou I'ianu Company ttiia morning, and judging from the business done the companvji season should beat all previous records. Those who desire, to secure good scats ill, to all appearances have to55 words
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Article22 1913-02-13 8 Another bicycle theft, tho victim on this occasion being a Malay, was reported to have taken place outside the Town Hall yesterday.22 words
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Article31 1913-02-13 8 At the Short Street Girls' School, last night, under the auspices of the Tamil Epworth League, Mr. lUwsou, of the Anglo-Chinese School, delivered an instructive lecture on the Power of Thought.31 words
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Article38 1913-02-13 8 The service at the Houstead Institute on Sunday at 8.15 p.m. will be conducted by the Rev. W. E. Horley of Ipoh. The Metho dist Conference male quartette will render a number of sacred pieces. All are welcome.38 words
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Article36 1913-02-13 8 The third magistrate yesterday concluded the hearing of the charge of theft against two Chinese deck passengers on board tho steamer Ipoh between Malacca and Singapore. Both were convicted and sentenced to four months' rigorous imprisonment.36 words
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Article51 1913-02-13 8 Two clerks named C. Fernandez and Hator Jokil Jorikus appeared before the second magistrate yesterday charged with being drunk and disorderly and using criminal force to a tramcar conductor at Tanjong Pagar. On the former charge they were cautioned, but on the latter a fine of 95 was imposed on51 words
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Article58 1913-02-13 8 Mr. Dallas's company fully maintained the high standard of their work in The Woman in the Case, which they played last night, at the Victoria Theatre, for the second time on this visit. Lady Frederick, the piece chosen for production tonight, shoulJ draw a good bouso. The company close their58 words
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Article74 1913-02-13 8 On the eve of the Chinese New Year, Teong Yen Sun, of 85 Jalan I'.o.ir, had a visit from a coolie employed on a twakow which was conveying a cargo of bricks on his behalf. The coolie wanted an advance, but Teong Yen Sun did not see his way to74 words
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Article73 1913-02-13 8 Advices from reliable sources in St. Petersburg state that the Russian Government has ordered 116 military aeroplanes from St. Petersburg, Moscow, and other firms. The Moscow firms have received orders for 70 machines of 80-horse power each, while firms iv the capital have received orders for 30 aeroplanes. Tho remaining73 words
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Article85 1913-02-13 8 A pleasant evening is promised at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday next, when a special dinner will be served, and the guests will have tho pleasure of discussing the menu to the strains of Hackmeir's orchestra which has beeu specially engaged. There should be a moon on Saturday and85 words
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Article87 1913-02-13 8 In the police court today a Chinese expoliceman was charged with having deserted from tho police force seven years ago and with stealing his uniform on that occasion. He had been away from Singapore since then but returning recently was recognised and arrested. His excuse was thiit he went on87 words
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Article83 1913-02-13 8 The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce re ceutly requested the Eastern Australian Steamship Co., through the British Consul(ieneral and Messrs. Coraes and Co to ex tend its service between Australia and Kobe to Yokohama, as a result of which the company has decided to inaugurate a through service betweon Yokohama and83 words
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Article122 1913-02-13 8 A second Siak dividend claim was beard by Mr. W. S. A. Bourne, C.M.U., Assistant Judge, in 1 1. 1 i.M .'s Supreme Court at Shanghai, when S. Michael claimed against J. K. Bingham, as liquidator of the Siak Indrapoera Rubber Concessions, Ltd., Tls, 460, be ing money payable by122 words
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Article141 1913-02-13 8 A Chinese shopkeeper wants all bis wits if he is to baulk such dodgers as have cheated W.ih Chin Choo, of 17 Kobinson Koad, out of $46 worth of goods. On December 2'J a man came to his shop and ordered goods to tho value of the sum mentioned, for141 words
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Article142 1913-02-13 8 An Indian named Abdul was charged in the third police court to-day with rashly and negligently driving motor- lorry No. Ml belonging to the Singapore Carting Co., and also with driving without a licence. It appeared that he took a corner into I pp. r Hokien Street very badly and142 words
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Article401 1913-02-13 8 Sir Robert and F.vly Haden I\>wpll havo •jouo iibrci.tl for two months to North Africa on account olGomml Badoa-FowoU'l health, llw engagements for two months have been cancelled by doctor's orders. The Rome correspondent of the Paris Eclair telegraphs that King Victor Emmanuel and the German Emperor401 words
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Article116 1913-02-13 8 Having regard to the enormous increase n the imports of coconut produce during tho I<ast three or four years, Messrs. Curtis Gardner and Co., Limited, caused a request to be sent to the Board of Trade for the figures relating thereto to be marked separately116 words
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Article186 1913-02-13 8 On the arrival of the It. I. steamer Kllenga at Ranuoon from the Straits at 8 a.m. on the 4th instant, a curious incident occurred in the smoking room of the vtssel, where the first class passengers assembled to declare any dutiable goodx. In the186 words
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Article284 1913-02-13 8 The figures of our trade with China, says the Journal of the American Asiatic Association, are by no ninai.s satisfactory. For tho ten months ending with October, onr exports to China and Hongkong, including Japanese and German leased territory, amounted to 126,86(1,000. Ajjain-t284 words
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Advertisement202 1913-02-13 8 1 TANS AN /^Sg-^y|>«k A NATURAL TONIC WATER iSijfiSSSSw^ IN F INTS AND SPLITS ■^S^^aj^cT^A KRESU STOCKS ARRIVE MONTHLY. illil THE TRADE SUPPLIED. \^lfejSSr SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. L Jj Mangoes in Syrup. r .-lb. Tins, 8O cts. [■)J^*?^b| lntlian Lichi in Byrup< l'/rlb. Tins, 35 cts. Sole Agents202 words
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Advertisement95 1913-02-13 8 A PICTURE FULL OP EXCITING INCIDENTS: NICK WINTER AND THE STOLEN FAVOURITE In which Pathc's Popular DetectiveArtist excels himself. STILL DRAWING CROWDS TO THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. SUPPORTED BY Luxembourg Girdent. The lath-Chair Man. Incendiary Indiana (Thrilling American Kinema picture). IND The Grten-Eyed Monster (Max Lindcr). 2nd Show, 0.80 to95 words
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Advertisement10 1913-02-13 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages Sand 11.10 words
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Article432 1913-02-13 9 SYMPATHY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. National Relief Fund Opened. Rbotbb's Tblbobam. London, February 12. The Lord Mayor is communicating with the authorities with a view to opening a Scott Fund. Worldwide sympathy isexprcssed in foreign and colonial legislatures. Lord Cur/on presides at a meeting of the Royal Geographical Society432 words
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Article70 1913-02-13 9 A Statement Promised by Mr. Churchill. Rbotbb's Tblboram. Berlin, February 12. At question time. Or. Macnamara said Mr. Churchill considered that it would be better to deal with Admiral Tirpitz's speech when the estimates are presented as he could thus give the position as a whole. In70 words
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Article44 1913-02-13 9 Kbctbb > Tblbuha* London, February 12. Mr. Maxse, editor of the National Review, which strongly attacked the Marconi contract, has been cross examined by the Mar coni Committee. He refused to name his informant-*, aid the committee reported him to the Speaker.44 words
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Article45 1913-02-13 9 KBCTBk > TtLIUKAIt London, February 11. A message from St. Petersburg reports that M. Djorjiedf says he is going to London and has been charged to inform Russia and Britain of the independence of Tibut and to D their attitude on the question.45 words
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Article48 1913-02-13 9 Rbctbb'i Tiuiiub. London. February 19. Herr von linn. German Consul at Shanghai, is appointed Minister at Bangkok. Daß OsTAkIATISCHB I.Lt-TH TbLBOBAM. lierlin, February 12. Tli' n port that Baron von der Golti sue ceeds Herr von Buri is erroneous. Hie successor has not yet been appointed.48 words
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Article89 1913-02-13 9 British Government and Prohibited Provinces. Rbctbr's Tblburam. London, February 13. Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Mr. Rees, said His Majesty's government had consented to the inclusion of Chihli and Kwangsi in the list of provinces to which the importation of Indian opium was prohibited. Sir J. N.89 words
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Article21 1913-02-13 9 Rel-ter's Th.l.ham. London, February 12. The House of Commons has read the Aerial Navigation Bill a third time.21 words
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Article34 1913-02-13 9 DlB OSTASIATISCHB LIOYD TBLBORAM. Berlin, February 12. The fusion of the ShantuDg Railway with the Shantung Miuing Co. has been approved, and the railway capital will be increased to 60 millions.34 words
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Article60 1913-02-13 9 The East Asiatic Company's Dail) Report. The market in London yesterday was quietly steady. Tho closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 4/3] Forward 4/2J First latex crepo, delivery next three months 4/2 J Tho auction lots arc selling steadily at following prices: First latex crepe 42\60 words
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Article284 1913-02-13 9 France and Belgium's Greater Army. In view of the proposed reorganisation of the Belgian army, a Paris «o< kly paper discusses the chances of success of a foreign force invading France on its northern frontier. The eastern frontier of France is so strongly fortified that in284 words
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Article330 1913-02-13 9 Germany's Scheme for Guarding Her Frontier. By the middle of Jauuary, writes a Berlin correspondent, another aerial cruiser will bave been added to tin- aeronautical arm of the kaiser's army. Tbe new cruiser, which is of the Zeppelin type, will be known officially as the 4." and ill330 words
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Article1082 1913-02-13 9 CHINAS EARLY INTERCOURSE WITH THE WEST. Early Records Discussed. Mr. Byron Brennan, C.M.G., presided over the monthly meeting of the China Society in the Caxton Hall, London, when the subject for consideration was China's Early In tercourse with Foreign Countries by Sea." In the absence of Professor1,082 words
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Article1176 1913-02-13 9 REPEATED AND EMPHASISED STRONGLY. Directors' Discussion in October Admitted. To The Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Although in my letter of yesterday's date I stated that I declined to enter into further correspondence on the subject of Sungei Gau, the reckless statements contained in the sworn1,176 words
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Article461 1913-02-13 9 BELLA DONNA'S CREATOR. A Personal Sketch of Robert Mm The following interesting sketch of Robert I lichens, the author of Bella Donna (both novel and play) are kindly contributed by Mr. Fitzroy Gardner, the business manager of tho Dallas Comedy Company When Robert Hichens was writing indifferent short stories for461 words
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Article372 1913-02-13 9 King Presents Site for Permanent Building. A memorandum has been issued (in Siamese) regarding King Chnlalongkorn's Civil Service College, to the effect that tho ultimate aim which the governing body have in view is to develop this school into a university, says the Siam Observer. The realisation of372 words
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Article119 1913-02-13 9 The directors of the Nyassa Kubbcr Company have sent to shareholders notice of the third call of '2s. per share. The directors desire to make the payments as easy as circumstances permit, bat there is immediate need of funds to carry on the company's business. The directors have initiated various119 words
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Article217 1913-02-13 9 HEAVY GUN FIRE IN CROWDED CITY. Battery Charged By Cavalry. Kbutbb's Tulicjram. London, February 12. A battle is proceeding at Mexico City. The Federals are bombarding four thousand rebels who are holding the arsenal. Reuter wiring from Mexico city says: There has been street fighting hero before, but217 words
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Article388 1913-02-13 9 TURKISH BATTLESHIP RUNS ON THE ROCKS. Powers Refuse to Intervene. Rbotbr's Tilbqrav. London, February 12. France has made urgent representations to Bulgaria to allow French nationals to leave Adrianople. A Constantinople message says Hakki Pasha visited the British Ambassador prior to his departure for London. He breaks388 words
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Article26 1913-02-13 9 RSUTSB'S TILBOBAU. LoDdon, February I' 2. The commander of the Perseus telegraphs that the missing caiter has boen given up as lost.UP - 26 words
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Article1459 1913-02-13 10 THE EASTERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. An Interesting Enterprise. The Financier MMMMNI the cm that while Bujtieb capital it EomHmj Ma loreiaa countries, anil i> taking ;iu ever grow ill^ inten-t 111 tli< aWHM D< 'MliuioUs "I tin Knipirc, n 1 1^1.-. been inadequately mindful of India. Yet our1,459 words
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Article437 1913-02-13 10 Excellent Crude Oil Found Near Newark. For some three yearn past a colliery syndicate ban been conducting boring operations at l\rlli;iui. a mile or two from Newark, Nottinghamshire, and after tbe coal had been proved the borehole was carried below the level of the coal measures. Tbe437 words
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Article18 1913-02-13 10 The Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament tics arranged (or yesterday are postponed to Friday, 14th inst.18 words
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Article61 1913-02-13 10 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. 'Il» competition for the l.ulu-s' spoon for February, on Monday, resulted in a tie betmm Mrs. Carver and Mrs. Gan&loser. The scores wt re as follows Mrs. Carver 48— 2=46 Mrs. Gansloaer 48 2 46 Mrs. Green 52 6 47 MiM Mc-Xair 49 2 4761 words
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Article49 1913-02-13 10 Pelcpah Valley.--8.iea lbs. Kota Ting*' >.loh<ir iJUB lbs. Sii;intmi; 1 C'luvclly.— Djapotra (1'i.irayui J.rtoO lbs making a total for tlir tin luont'is >t the current financial year of It lndragiri. ibj., making a total for the three uiontb'j of the current financial year uf y,08» lbs.49 words
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Article2066 1913-02-13 10 Purchase of Estates from London Sumatra Approved. An extraordinary general meeting of the United Sumatra Kubber Estates, Limited, was held on January 13, at Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., Mr. P. E. Hervey presiding, for the purpose of considering and, if thought tit, of passing the following resolution2,066 words
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Article171 1913-02-13 10 Arrivals. Per str Kucbiog, Feb. 13.— From Sarawak Mr. and Mrs. Marsden, lievd. Hoover, and Mrs. Hoovor, Messrs. Piersoa, ballon and Bateman. Per str Dunera, Feb. 12. From Uangoon Misses liaymond and Marr. Per str Kinta, Feb. 12. From T. Anson via ports Messrs. Charles E. Draper,171 words
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Article79 1913-02-13 10 Representatives of the Imperial Government and of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand will meet at Vancouver probably in May in connection with the Empire naval defence. Tbe principal questions for discussion will be tbe necessity of cooperation between Australia and New Zealand for tbe protection of common interests the desirability79 words
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Letter1319 1913-02-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Although a lover of my fatherland, yet I, for one. believe with all sincerity that so far there are no visible improvements iu the state of affairs in China to testify thai she has profited by the last revolution.1,319 words
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Article778 1913-02-13 10 Captain Mikkelsen's Adventures for Twenty-Eight Months. Captain Kjnnr Mikkelsen, who was lost in the Polar Hegiou (or twenty-eight months with one companion, Kuginevr Iversin, has been in London lecturing to the Bom] (juorgrapliical Society. 1 went to tind HM MM left by Krichsen, who, with two778 words
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Article190 1913-02-13 10 In the Companies Winding up Court, London, Mr. Justice Swiufcn Ka<ly decidi d a suujuions taken out by the liquidator of Tauali Brunei Rubber Company, Limited, for the purpose of determining the rights in reference to a fund representing the balanco of a guarantee sum put up by tUe vendors190 words
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Article614 1913-02-13 11 BRITISH GOVERNMENTS SHOW AT GHENT. Comprehensive Exhibit. A nutting of the members of tin committit ap|>"iiit<il under the Board of Trade, which has in hand the arrangement of the Tropii -al Kisi.is,, K\hib<tion to be made by tin British GovcnUDSStt at (ihent this \<;ir, wis l,el<l iii Loinlon614 words
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Article353 1913-02-13 11 Unique Site Selected Near Portsmouth. LbjbMMM Harbour, near Portsmouth, wliu Ii i> MBffaaai to have been selected by tin- Ailmiralty M vi aircraft base, is in many ways uniiiue amongst the harbours of Kngland. It is mhbl by a narrow neck between Uayiiafl Island and Kastney. Further353 words
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Article82 1913-02-13 11 The probable cost of new harbour works at Kishguard. for the construction of which Parliamentary powers are being sought by the Kishfjiianl and Ko— -lare Railways and Harbour> Company, is estimated at £M\>.W2. of winch the propos<-d widening and exteu -i. hi of the breakwater will MM an expenditure of82 words
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Article737 1913-02-13 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 13, 1918. Mi win Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Valui. Bdy»R9. Sillies. I 2/- Allayar 1 j :i 7J C 1 An»l..-.J.iva 9. 1* 10/3 1 Anglu-.lohore737 words
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Advertisement8 1913-02-13 11 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Core.8 words
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Advertisement338 1913-02-13 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BECOMMENDS ITSELF. "DRY ROYAL" A SPARKLING SAUMAR A Champagne IN ALL BUT PRICE. Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT!, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881 26 S 36 8 The Man Who j Gets There Ii Mm man who hat blood— real rich I red blood and ple.ty338 words
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Advertisement393 1913-02-13 11 NOW ON SALE. Dollar Share Values. (Skcond Kdiiion.) HISTORY AND PROSPECTS OF TIIK LEADING DOLLAR COMPANIES CAREFULLY EXAMINED lIV TUB STRAITS TIMES CRITIC. Ilia uio-t c-nv-t nif lit band bcok is n. w on sale. It is not a theoretical analysis bat a practical examination of tho actual position of393 words
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Advertisement288 1913-02-13 11 BEESWING FLAKED GOLD LEAF CAVENDISH Packed in I^-lb. Tins. For Sale toy ROBINSON CD. RAFFLESKOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15. Music bj BOOK Orchestra f< \X ±J 1-1/ A/ w N W DANCE SEA VIEW SATURDAY HOTEL NEXT, Febr. IS. STAMFORD HOUSE. (Formerly Raffles lodge) Bras Basah Road. Private Hotel.288 words
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Article1548 1913-02-13 12 Messrs. Hihl.li r and Stoughton, of London. N. w Yoik -in. I loronto, send us a beautiful volume of Sho Stoops to Conquer." It is delightfu!'y illustrated in colours by Hugh Thomson, and the wonderful play, which belongs to a date when dressing ranked among the fine1,548 words
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Article571 1913-02-13 12 From Shanghai to Land's End Direct. Within the course of the next six months Ceylon is to be linked up by ocean cable direct with England, and a submarine service is to be established which, as regards both rapidity of transit and cheapness, bids fair571 words
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Article147 1913-02-13 12 The other day two paviors supervised by a ganger were pushing a barrow containing eight paving stones along a street near the boulevards of Paris. At tbe corner of the Hue Rochechouart the men stopped. Another man with another barrow approached I lifted the stones on to147 words
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Article1114 1913-02-13 12 The Meeting Again Adjourned— Committee's Views. The adjourned meeting of the Lami River Kubber, Cocoa and lianana Plantation Limited, was held on January l">,at Winches tcr House. Sir Bredrick C. D. A. Hartwe pratftagi The Chairman stated thai tlic present iiiictinj; was the adjournment of the ordinal-1,114 words
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Article399 1913-02-13 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. Tho following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken li mil the London aud China Express. It should be understood that, in sonio instances, bookings may bo provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this399 words
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Article133 1913-02-13 12 The following is supplied by tbo local agents Per N. D. L. steamer P. E. Friedrich. due I February 15. Mr. A. G. Connings, Mr. A. van der Wai, Mr. A. E. Cherry, Mr. and Mrs. W. Craig, Kcv. and Mrs. W. T. Chorry and children, Mr. K. G. M.133 words
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Article447 1913-02-13 12 Homeward Bound. Per P. and O. Himalaya, connecting at Colombo with Morca, sailing Thursday, February 20.— Mr. Duprct, Mr. A. E. Lcloir, Mr. G. Ldaondo, Mr. A. K. S|xx>ncr, Mrs. D. G. Pciniger, Miss F. E. Stothard. Per 1'. and Sardinia, sailing February 26. Mrs. A. F. Low and infant,447 words
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Article78 1913-02-13 12 Eight midshipmen and ST boys from the battleship St. Vincent were engaged in running exercise from Weytuouth to Portland when, on entering Castletown. Portland, one of the young officers, named Maurice V. L. Hammick, tripped over a railway crossing, and struck his head against a stone waggon. He was picked78 words
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Article51 1913-02-13 12 According to the Neue Freie Preese, the Austro Hungarian War Office has ordered a large number of aeroplanes, which are said to amount to as many seventy, t > be delivered by the end of February. Hie Zeit asserts that twenty Lohncr Arrow machines and ten etrith monoplane i hare51 words
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Advertisement427 1913-02-13 12 TO THOSE LIVING ON ESTATES. LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS. Most delicious. Once tried always used, backed in cases containing 48 tins, assorted. LIBBY'S SLICED BACON. Is now obtainable in tins of 1 lb Size No. 1 and A )b. Size No. J and in glass jars of 1 lb Size No.427 words
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Advertisement222 1913-02-13 13 ADLER TYPE 'willl WRITER Visible writing, permanent alignment, marvellous, simple and solid construction, a first-class reliable typewriter at a LOW PRICE. sole agents BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD. f! Aix-la-Chapelle Springs KAISER-WATER A Refreshing Dietetic Table Water. OBTAINABLE FROM: BEHN. MEYER CO., LTD., jjfjl Sole Agents. 1 »fflmne€ Henry Si m222 words
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Advertisement966 1913-02-13 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BITWIIK •••mantle i Perth), North West Australian Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regular Fortnightly Milinga between Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King* Sound (Port for the Kimberley966 words
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Advertisement47 1913-02-13 13 Moutrie's for Music. Waiting for the Robert Rag. New 1913 Rag-time Album. Carnival Two-step. Fire Flies Two-step. Dancing Mistress Waltz. Dream Light Waltz. CALL AND HEAR THEM. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. USED BY His Majesty King George V. Asiatic Petroleum Co., S.S., Ld SINGAPORE. PENANG. 17-lOtt-f ju47 words
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Advertisement1697 1913-02-13 14 INSURANCE. NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE. Founded 1797. HEAD OFFICES. NORWICH AND LONDON. Losses Paid exceed £28.500.000 Lowest Hates ci Premium. Prompt and Liberal Scttliuu-nU THE BORNEO CO., LTD., ARents. \A tUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD, LONDON •akieribed Capital 41,000.000 Xotal Invested Fond* 46,360,000 Annual Inoome 41,100,000 The nadersigned, Agents (ot the1,697 words
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Advertisement657 1913-02-13 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF SUPERIOR WAX-POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; SEMI-GRAND PIANO, ETC The Property of Mrs. Sih-r. At Powel! k Co.'s Sale room, On Saturday, February 22, at 10.30 a.m. An excellent toned at rui grand PIANO by M. F. Ricbals Co., nearly uew and in Rood condition657 words
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Article1124 1913-02-13 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Serious Accident in Ceylon. c The dannn of --trayiu" cattle on Ceylon roads to motorists was again clearly emphasized lately when a Colombo merchant had a narrow escape from death, and a planter who was with him also suffered injuries. Coming1,124 words
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Advertisement103 1913-02-13 15 WOLSELEY ARROL-JOHNSTON ARGYLL SS MOTOR CARS Due This Month. SOLE AGENTS: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, Singapore Kuala Lumpur. US UJ-U FORD THE UNIVERSAL CAR Again Reduced in Price. 20 H.P. 5-SEATER TOURING GAR FULLY EQUIPPED $1,550 This Startling Price is made possible owing to the Enormous Output for 1913, viz:103 words
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Advertisement11 1913-02-13 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, I Woods' Great Peppermint Care.11 words
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Advertisement453 1913-02-13 15 AT T 4!^ Garages #^Cfc^ Mot o* and 4^t m 2N? Tyres. Dealers Stock i^T Continental Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd.. Telegrams SINGAPORE, Telephone CONTINENTA. 17, Col Iyer Quay. 290. FOR SALE A new shipment of pneumatic-tyred Rickshaws. 3 Second-hand E. M. F. Cars in good order, 30 H.P., 4-cy453 words
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Advertisement473 1913-02-13 16 1 SYNOLEO i I DISTEMPER J Washable Hygienic. Synoleo is a Paste Distemper Urn pamtfng arttitfo oolours on walta. II is the produot ot Messrs. Wllkiaaon, Heywood Clark, 14d., who are tbe largest and oldest paint manuiactirers in the world. It i« manufactured in the palest aad darkest art ahadaß,473 words
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Advertisement414 1913-02-13 16 WANTS. CHINESE CLERKS WANTEO. Wanted, Two Chinese Clerks for office work by Mercantile Firm. Apply MASS, c/o Straits Times. 112 17-2 NURSE WANTED FOR JAVA. Wanted, a nurse to take care of two boys, ages 7 and o years will be required to proceed to Seuiarany, Java, beginning of March.414 words
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Advertisement521 1913-02-13 16 fO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICE TO LET. A large and bright Office, 2nd floor, No. 100 2, Robinson Road. Apply to The Bank A Taiwan. i 1712 v FURNIBHED BEASIOE REBIDENCESTOLET. Belmont, Benzoline, Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 88, Balestier Rd. Apply H. Soma- < pah, 19, Raffles521 words
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Advertisement649 1913-02-13 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR SALE. Humber Motor Car, 4- Beater, price 11,200. Can be inspected at 6, Nacsim Road. For particulars, plcaie apply to Hooglandt Co. 2» 1 v WOLSE.EY CAR FOR SALE. Wolseley 14/iO HP. motor car for sale. Complete with all accessories and in firstclass order and condition.649 words
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Advertisement407 1913-02-13 16 NOTICES. ST. GEORGE'S DAY. A meeting of Bnglisbmen will be held in Malacca Club on Saturday, (hi 16th February, at 6.30 p.m., to decide the form of Entertainment to be hi Id on St. George's Day. Malacca, February 10, 1913. 112 14-3 NOTICE. Mr. KHOO CHONG SENG, of No. 5,407 words
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Advertisement686 1913-02-13 16 NOTICES. KIAM MAT A CO. SHIP-CHANDLBRS, •oMr.na.l sid Municipal Ooiitracteri. Telephone No. 431. 108 It 109, Market Street. TENDERS INVITED. Tenders will be received for dismantling, removing and purchasing tho engines and fittings of tho 88. KALiiOOKLIK. Also for the purchase of brass, copper and other metal* aud gears, including686 words
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