The Straits Times, 2 January 1914
1914-01-02
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Title Section15 1914-01-02 1 The Str ait s Times. NO. 24.379 SINGAPORE. FRTDAY. JANUARY 2. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.15 words
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Advertisement211 1914-01-02 1 THE CKLEBRATKI White Hops SCOTCH PuTl WHItl Ess BSTABLISEBD 1742 THE TRIUMPH OF OIL BLANCHARD Patent HIGH-POWER INVERTED Paraffin Q|L LAMPSK 'JtpLF CONTAINED AND PORTABLE 300 c. p. $43 each. NO SMOKE, NO SMELL AND ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER. ONE-SIXTH the cost of ordinary incandescent Gas, ONE-NINTH the cost of Electric211 words
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Advertisement217 1914-01-02 1 ROBINSON 4fc 00. SINGAPORE. Complete House Furnishers. j ROYAL SEMI-PORCELAIN DINNER SETS FOR 6 OR 12 PERSONS. Each Set Consists of 12 Soup plate 9, 24 Dinner plates, 12 Pudding plates 12 Cheese plates, 4 Vegetable Dishes with cwvers, 2 Sauce Tureens with covers and stand, 4 Meat Dishes, different217 words
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Advertisement12 1914-01-02 1 Eternlt Asbestos Slates. I S'.i.r Ai.i vis ACAMSON. GILFIILAN i CO., IT9.12 words
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Article733 1914-01-02 2 PLEA FOR INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Stupid Officials. Lord Crewe on December 1 addressed at ■be India Office a deputation from the All I ndian Sooth African League regarding the position of the Indians in South Africa who ire on strike against the racial bar in the733 words
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Article273 1914-01-02 2 Scheme to Minimise Troubles 01 Mistresses. An admirable scheme has been started by The Standard to solve tbe servant problem by bringing mistresses into touch with efficient domestic*. Bureaux have been established in the West End, where expert advisers attend daily to assist ladies in obtaining the273 words
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Advertisement394 1914-01-02 2 Your Weak Constitution can be made Strong A j «v Many a delicate adult and /C^ rgi child has obtained robust <&? health by taking A\ ll *KEPLER' I *jt rindi Hart) (7\ Cod Liver Oil with i| Malt Extract ITS SPECIAL WORK:- ;j To Form healthy fat, flesh and394 words
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Advertisement622 1914-01-02 2 JJ&S JOHN JA.MRSON'S WHISKEY unequalled for flavouj" and purity. Guaranteed to \>f PURE POT STILL WHISKEY Famous for over 1 00 years. John Jameson A Sen Ltd., Dublin. Distillers to H.M. The King. UP-TO-DATE HYDRAULIGING." Boviog and Coroptny'ii Xl ctro Tmbo Ry«tem does five timts the work (or thes»me Head622 words
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Advertisement79 1914-01-02 2 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO. LD. No mussy py?. 1 r^lE^. 1 flf Th«cream« f rubbing in aaaS^EßLlßi^Vai l aln r gives AT CHEMISTS AND STOR !S imp a\ aaaH* H^' HI 15-ct., 9-ct. Gold and Sterling Silver TO BR OBTAINS; FIIOM Chs.79 words
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Article670 1914-01-02 3 CHARTERED COMPANY AND THE UNION. Land Settlement Scheme Opposed. Speaking at a Caledonian Banquet at Bulawayo, Mr. Bourchier Hawksley, legal adviser to the British South Africa Company, dealt at considerable length with the future government of Rhodesia. The country, he said, was not ripe for responsible government,670 words
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Article168 1914-01-02 3 Mr. B. Alston, when Charge d'Affairee of tbe British Legation at Peking, took up tbe matter of firing salute guns with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Alston asked which were tbe ports where salute guns should be fired and replied to. The Ministry of tbe168 words
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Article127 1914-01-02 3 Tbe celebrated junk Ninypo -well known in Shanghai waters, says the Shanghai Mercury, seems doomed to an ignominious end. Last year her attempts to cross the Pacific under several different crews drew public attention to tbe old ionk wbicb bad been secured by Mr. W. Milne, an American, for exhibition127 words
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Article29 1914-01-02 3 Mr. Justice Ricbardaon bad aooepted tbe command of tbe Calcutta Soots Corps. Recruiting is still going on actively, and np to tbe present 118 active members have been enrolled.29 words
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Advertisement229 1914-01-02 3 New Health and Nerve Power. Make the above resolatian to-day and keep it. Sanato^eti restore. l tue once more Tkkmk.yrxi-:, Editor of Capital, Calcutta. And StnatogqN will restore you to full Wk vigour; fcr, as SIR 11. HicSKHTII BELL, K.C.M.G.. writes: "There is no better in- ngocmtor than Somitogen (of229 words
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Advertisement17 1914-01-02 3 1 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. At all Stores, 80 cents a bottle.17 words
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Advertisement252 1914-01-02 3 IMPERIAL DAIRY CO., OF BOMBAY. PURE CREAMERY TABLE BUTTER MAOE IN BOMBftY. Mr. M. Hooter, chemical i xaruiner to the Government tf Furiu\ mt> The Batter oontains do foreign fa and is of xood quality. Ll.-Col. Bee Tor. imc, Karachi, certifies that it is a pore and b. altb? food."252 words
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Advertisement791 1914-01-02 3 BTEJUIEB BAILIW6B. FOR A HOLIDAY TO AUSTRALIA by the K. P. M.'s New and Fast steamers TASMAN and HOUTMAN, each 6,000 ton* gross 8,000 tons water displacement. These modern mailstearners, specially built and designed (or the Australian trade and comfortable travelling in the tropics, can accommodate 86 first-class and 14791 words
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Advertisement655 1914-01-02 4 STEAMER BAILIN6B. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PEN.VNG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Chins Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Porto. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). From Singapore. {SZSSTJ*655 words
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Advertisement642 1914-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTvjk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via* ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and aro fitted with a642 words
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Advertisement745 1914-01-02 4 STEAiER SAILimS. THE 81AM STEAM NATOATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, BUut, Semera Bachofc, ttelantas, Tabai, Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Siogors, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandor, Langsuen, Taku, Cbampon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. REDANG Jan. 3 s.a. MAHIDOL Jan. 4 s.s. YUGALA Jan. 7 Jan. 1O745 words
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Advertisement499 1914-01-02 4 STEAiER BAIUNIS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTSGEB. "HANSA BREMEN. Combined Servloo. The steamers of tbesa Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emdea ani tbo Straits, China and Japan. Homeward?, they are dispatched fortnightly for Havre and Hambu'g and one > a month499 words
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Advertisement653 1914-01-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and w; 11 known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Hotterd&m, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong,653 words
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Advertisement247 1914-01-02 5 MADE FROM THE WORLD'S BEST CRUDE OIL doCON V LUBRICANTS. OBTAINABLE THROUGH ANY DEALER. A GOOD LUBRICANT ADDS LIFE TO YOUR MACHINERY. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK, LUBRICATING OIL DEPT.. Singapore. "PURTJB" (Patented) THE NEW COAGULANT, Has been awarded the GOLD MEDVL at the "All Ceylon Exhibition at Colombo.247 words
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Advertisement466 1914-01-02 5 CHUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FlUlD"d,luUd 3? T^<»H.sMa j^»Ho U «hoW. "d Co N FFUID W^J^W Avenue, London A The DisintecUnt {or Hospital-i, fctameis, Hoaseiiok's, Faotwiet, Estates, Etc. To be bad (iota St jus and Dispensaries ot Kepate. Sole Importers: THE UNION466 words
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Advertisement428 1914-01-02 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMBNTS. EN6A6EMENT WANTED. Kcglifh narae will look alter children on voyage ts London in retaru for passage. Apply A. O. N., c/o Striits Time*. 2-1 H 12 1 NORDOEUTSCHER LLOYD. FOR HONGKONG, BHANGHAI, TSING TAD, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. The Imperial German Jlail steamer Phi N/. LUDWIO, B 087 tone,428 words
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Advertisement115 1914-01-02 5 Lever's Genuine Carbolic Soap. For washing Clothes, Linen, Flannels, Blankets, Sheets, Bedding, Floors, Woodwork and Furniture. WHILE IT WASHES IT ALSO DISINFECTS It is a perfect Soap for use in Sculleries and Kitchens, keeping all sinks free from disagreeable smells and the rooms pure and fresh. Manufactured by LEVER BROTHERS115 words
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Advertisement293 1914-01-02 6 Cigarette of the finest quality a at a moderate price. /dyy CIGARETTES, y^^ Packed in Patent Vacuum 50 mc tins ensuring their perfect mgsJZZr 13 condition in all climates. "3 /Z//7 ett. ctt. Sole Manufacturers: ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY, LIMITED LONDON. Face Cream (with Peroxide) a noli greasy f>kio bed, -.nrival'fccl293 words
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Advertisement77 1914-01-02 6 BUY DIRECT! /=df NON-TREAD-OVER g#^l BOOTS AND SHOES JPW SENT POST FREE! S-^^d Prices: 12/«, 14/1 I s^^P^ Single Pain Supplied. Cash with Order. -—^^fe^O No NON TBEAD OVER BOOT CO.. f iOl IT. WILSON ST., Flnsbury, LONDON, Eng. on «£?ik££% > HINDS 4 Post-Hole Diggers. Simple Effective Strong jp^77 words
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Advertisement89 1914-01-02 6 "SHELL" MOTOR SPIRIT IS THE Cheapest and Best. RETAIL PRICE 73 GENTS PER GALLON. ASK FOR THE RED CAN AND INSIST ON GETTING IT. THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY (Straits Settlements), Limited, Winchester House, SINGAPORE:. MClif VCAD PADnO PER ss LUETZOW NtW YtAK UAKU&.J Bismarck Herrings, PHOTOGRAPHIC Rollmops Smoked store and89 words
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Article181 1914-01-02 7 TO-DAT. Bengkalis, Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Medan V. Hogendorp 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Medan Merkus 8 pm Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, and Bagan Abbotsford Bpm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Hong Wan I Bpm To-morrow. Pontianak181 words
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Article238 1914-01-02 7 The B. I. Contract Packet Tara, with mails from London up to the evening of December 12, left Penan k at 9 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to awivo here on Saturday morning, January 8. The Imp. German mail steamer P. Lndwig left Penang at 9238 words
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Article441 1914-01-02 7 Thomson, Jan 1. From Kuantan, Dec 80. G.c. and 120 d.p. S. Steamship Coy. For Kuantan, Jan 3. Rds. Koemai, Dut. str. 165 tons, Capt V. d. \S oqi, Jan 1. From Rengat, D.c 30. G.c. and 60 d.p. S. Agency, Ltd. For Bcngat, Jan P. KJs. Klang.441 words
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97 1914-01-02 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Dayi TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. 1...F00k Sang. Sh»bs Wbarf Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2...Lovat. 8... H0ng Wan I. 4.. .Rangoon Maru. 6 ..Paroo. 6...Phemius, Kiojun Maru. Ssw Dock 7... (Under construction)97 words
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Article269 1914-01-02 7 EXCHANGE FntOAPOH, Jant-abt'2, IPI4. Ok Lokdom bans 4 m/a 2/4 j Demand 2,4 J Private 6 m,b M -i a\. 8 m/i 2/4 v Oa Gbbhaht Bank d/d 28f Private 8 m/s m 344| On Fbaiicb Bank d/d m 294* Private 8 m/a COl Oa Impia Bank269 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article184 1914-01-02 7 £~g Sellen 10 10 Ampug B.fO 9.25 1 1 AyerWeng IXO 10 10 Belat 2.60 2.75 10 10 ISruang 0.60 0.66 10 10 Kunpw 10.26 10 10 Kanaboi I.CO 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 12.00 18.00 £1 £1 KinUTin 1.10.0 1.15.0 £1 £1 Lahat Minec 6.26 7.75 10 S184 words
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Article638 1914-01-02 7 vs£2 Bn^ BeUeni 2/- 2/- Allagai 1/4 1/9 41 £1 Anglo Jar* 8/9 4/10 3/- 8/- Anglo Malay 8/9 9,6 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka -/9 1/8 £1 41 Batu Tiga 2.1.0 3.7.6 norn 3/- 3/- Bekoh -/6 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.6.1 1.10.9 XI 41 Bukit Lintang 2.2.6 2638 words
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Article121 1914-01-02 7 vs£l Mtot 41 «1 B. Smelting Co. 13/8 16/41 Ml Fret. 1.2.0 1.8.S 6/- Bleotrio Twaya 8/0 4/1 10 10 Fraaer Neave 68/0 SS.CO 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 107.60 100 Howarth Erekine 45.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Def. 180.00 140.00 10 10 Maynard k Co.121 words
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Advertisement17 1914-01-02 7 Kor colic and windy spasm*. Take Woods' Oi at Pepoermint Cute. Sold everywhere, 60 cents a bottle.17 words
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Advertisement304 1914-01-02 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. January 8.— At No. 12, Wilkie Road, valuable teak household furnitare, Horse and Carriage, Iron Safe, Plants, etc., at 1.30. January 8. At the Chief Police Officer's Bungalow, Pearls Hill, Excellent Wax Polished teak household furniture, etc., the property of Major A. K. J. Dewar,304 words
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Advertisement506 1914-01-02 7 SOLB AGENTS fOR "Paxman" PORTABLE ENGINES. 16 &20 N.H.P. V\ vNO^ fc W^ 4*X^l *f°* SUCTION \V^ Using Anthracite. Coke, or Charcoal. SPECIAL TYPE FOR WOOD REFUSE, Etc. Huttenbachßros.fi Co. SINGAPORE:. Machinery Department Tel No. 352. Agents for SWIFT MOTOR CARS DUE per s.s. "BENDOVAN" One 12 H.P., 4-Cylinder 4-seater,506 words
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Advertisement54 1914-01-02 7 GRAND NEW YEAR ATTRACTION HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD. THE GREATEST DETECTIVE DRAMA EVBR PRODUCBD "THE MYSTERIOUS FINGER PRINT" In 6 parts. Revea'iofl tbe astounding adventures and sentatbnal exploits of a Mysterious and Specions Villain, amd OAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 49. TONIGHT'S 2m> saow (9-16 to 11-80). Telephone No. 1116.54 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous149 1914-01-02 7 DAILY TIME TABLE. FIXTURES. Prlday. January 2. High Water, 2.30 a.m., 1.49 p.m Saturday, January 3. High Water, M a.m.. 3.36 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail due. B. I. outward mail due. KriTi.lity 1*1 BMT. Victoria Theatre. S. V. 0. treat to Garrison children. Sunday, January 4. High Water.149 words
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Obituary69 1914-01-02 8 Covkhit. On January 1, at the General Hospital, Singapore, William Charles Coveney, M. Inst. M. E., Snpt. of Machinery, Engineer's Dept Singapore Municipality, eldest son of the late W. C. Coveney of Favcrsham, Kent, in his 55th year. Deeply regretted. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery, to-day, at 5.15. Parker.— On69 words
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1119 1914-01-02 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2. LIFE SAVING AT SEA. We are sorry to hear that there is a good deal of conflict of opinion among those who are taking part in the international confer ence of life saving at sea. Perhaps it i» inevitable, and certainly among a great1,119 words
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Article40 1914-01-02 8 Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd., advise us that at the auctions held in London, on December 8 and v R»/<«lt» Byrne cared crepe brought 2s. ssd. per lb. against a top price for ordinary cured crepe of 2/3] d.40 words
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Article41 1914-01-02 8 A most enjoyable Sunday School treat came off at Gustead on Tuesday when Mrs. Cook entertained the children of Prinsep Street (Straits Chinese) Church. Besides games, prize and present giving, the Wearne Brothers' motor bus seemed very popular with the youngsters.41 words
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Article14 1914-01-02 8 A calendar for the current year reaches us from Messrs. W. Sanderson and Son.14 words
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Article13 1914-01-02 8 Additional barracks for the Malay States Guides are to be erected at Taiping.13 words
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Article25 1914-01-02 8 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise us that the output of tin ore from the Selangor River Tin Co., Ltd.'s mine for December is 40 picnls.25 words
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Article19 1914-01-02 8 On Friday the steamer Teven Provincien collided with a prau at Probolinggo, carrying 30 passengers. Only one escaped drowning.19 words
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Article24 1914-01-02 8 During the fortnight ended on December 28, 46 ships coaled at Sabang, bunkering 5,375 tons of this total 9 were flying the British flag.24 words
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Article22 1914-01-02 8 The new occulting light at Fort Cornwallis, Penang, will be established on or about January 10 and the old revolving light discontinued.22 words
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Article44 1914-01-02 8 The Christmas number of the Times of Malaya is a credit to everyone associated with its publication. It is Christmassy all through —to the foot of the 28th page and is an interesting souvenir of Yuletide in the tropics. Get a copy from Ipoh.44 words
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Article46 1914-01-02 8 A general meeting of the Chinese Christian Association will be held in the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street Church, to-day, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of electing new officers for the ensuing year, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting.46 words
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Article40 1914-01-02 8 The Singapore Venture Syndicate advise us that at their sale, by private tender, on Wednesday, the following prices were realised Smoked sheet $112.10 to J119.65 per picul, unsmoked sheet 9114.35, scrap crepe $82, bark crepe 180, scrap and virgin $62.40 words
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Article46 1914-01-02 8 The Assistant Postmaster General, Penang, has informed the Penang press that it has been decided to discontinue the special Saturday night sorting of the train mails from the F.M.S. and Singapore, the three months experiment having shown that it is not required by tho general public.46 words
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Article52 1914-01-02 8 At tho Harima Hall last evening the management were compelled to close the doors by 7.45 as the building was packed to standing room by an audience anxious to witness the detective film Fantomas. They were not disappointed in the subject for the astounding adventures portrayed kept excitement at a52 words
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Article56 1914-01-02 8 A service of confirmation will be held by the Bishop of Singapore at St. Peter's Church, Stamford Itoad, on Sunday next, at 7.30 p.m., when 40 candidates will be presented from St. Andrew's Church Mission. The service will be in English and a collection will bo taken on behalf of56 words
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Article72 1914-01-02 8 Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd., advise us that they are in receipt of a telegram informing them that the Board of Directors of Pegob, Ld., recommend to the general meeting a final dividend of 10 per cent, free of income tax, making 15 per cont. for the year to72 words
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Article77 1914-01-02 8 On New Year's eve, shortly before nine in the evening, a Chinese went up to thornier in charge at the Telok Aver police station and fell at his feet. He turned over and the policeman saw that he had a terrible wound in his throat. The man was removed to77 words
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Article78 1914-01-02 8 Agriculture in Malaya in 1912 is the title of a bulletin prepared by Mr. L. Lewton Brain and issued by the F.M.S. department of agriculture. The notes on Malayan agriculture, its standing and prospects at the cad of 1912 were originally published in the annual report of the Director of78 words
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Article82 1914-01-02 8 Yesterday morning a Chinese named Ng Poh was admitted into the hospital with a knife wonnd in bin breast. Ho gave to the police an address in Nankin Street an i the uamo of a man whom he declared had stabbed him. No such man coulil be foand, however, when82 words
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Article87 1914-01-02 8 An extraordinarily dramatic incident occurred *t the hearing of the Haja bazar borub factory case before the joint magistrate at Alipur on December 23, when the police con fronted accused with fragments of no less than four bombs, in some cases extracted from persons wounded by them in such different87 words
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Article133 1914-01-02 8 At 11 am. on December 15 rewdeate of Yokohama were disturb* .1 by one of thi heaviest earthquake shocks u( recant y«ar« The shock was peculiar h .-much a* it was preceded by heavy reveru.ration« as of a big explosion and fall of earth. When the tremors came they were133 words
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Article25 1914-01-02 8 Lady May, wife of the Governor of Hongkoug, and the Misses May are through passengers on the P. and O. steamer Nyau/a.25 words
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Article23 1914-01-02 8 Mrs. Cobham, wife of Mr. E. P. Cobham, manager of Lauderdale and Salamat Estates, Taiping, arrived from home by the Nyanza on Monday.23 words
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Article22 1914-01-02 8 Loben Lobengula, son of the Matabelo warrior-king, has died in his humble dwelling at Pendleton, near Manchester, in circumstances of dire poverty.22 words
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Article35 1914-01-02 8 The death is announced of Mr. A. I. Rolfe manager of tho firm of Messrs. Mac Arthur and Co., Yokohama. Mr. Holfe had been in Japan for some years and was known in rowing circles.35 words
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Article53 1914-01-02 8 The death is announced at Madras after a long illness of Major K. V. L. Pritchard, 96th Berar Infantry, son in law of the late Sir James Davies, judge of the Madras High Court. Major Pritchard was an able officer and a good linguist, being qualified as an interpreter in53 words
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Article51 1914-01-02 8 The first fashionable wedding of the season took place at Delhi on December 17, when Miss Addinsell, niece of Sir Henry and Lady MacMabon was married to Mr. Finnis, of the Indian Political Department. 11. E, the Viceroy, Lady Hardinge, Sir O'Mooro and Lady Creagh, and other high officials were51 words
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Article83 1914-01-02 8 Mr. Justice T. de M. L. Braddell, the Chief Judicial Commissioner, F.M.S., who has been made a Knight Bachelor, was acting Attorney-General, Straits Settlements, in 1897, and became Judicial Commissioner for the Federal Government in July, 1907. Mr. J. O. Anthonisz, the late Treasurer, who has been honocred with a83 words
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Article100 1914-01-02 8 At St. George's Church, Penang, on December 29, the wedding vas solemnized by tho Rev. F. W. llaitu i. Colonial Chaplain, of Mr. Arthur Fred Benjamin Phillips, Traffic Inspector, F.M.S. Railways, Ipoh, Pcrak, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips of Kineton, Warwickshire, England, and Miss Cunningham*' Smith McCartney, daughter100 words
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Article173 1914-01-02 8 The Su Po Sia, which has now been in existence for twelve years, bad a successful social meeting on New Year's Day at the Lecture Hall at Tanjong Pagar Itoad. There was a programmo which took two hours to get through, and this was followed by refreshments.173 words
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Article196 1914-01-02 8 WehavetoannouDce with regret the death of Mr. William Coveney of the municipal engineer's department. The sad event took placo yesterday in the General Hospital where be hai been conlined since Monday with blood-poisoning. His illness originated about three weeks ago with a small scratch on196 words
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Article232 1914-01-02 8 I Farther details of the daring dacoity in I India, briefly recorded by Heater, are to I hand from Kangoon. A Lahore message, of I December 21, states: A dcxperate attempt I to loot No. 8 down Calcutta mail from PeshaI war took place thin morning at232 words
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Advertisement237 1914-01-02 8 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. EFFICIENT MOTOR DELIVERY. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. NOW DELIVER (within seven miles) ALL PURCHASES ENTIRELY FREE. SEE SPECIAL ADVICE LETTERS. SUPPLIES FOR ESTATES, MINES, Etc Ant Exterminators. (The Universal) For fumigating with Patent Universal Powder. Arsenite of Soda. For killing weeds237 words
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Advertisement153 1914-01-02 8 A MOST ENJOYABLE VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT IS PHOVIDBD BY THI CHOICE PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA Biacb Road. Second Show, 9-80 to 11 p x. TO-NIGHT. The Pictures being The tortanos Olympian acrobats. HINDOO'S CHARM. (Lnbin Film). Pathe'f animated Gazittt. 173 rd Edition, A new and interesting number. A WISE OLD ELEPHANT.153 words
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Advertisement11 1914-01-02 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 11.11 words
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Article415 1914-01-02 9 MR. JUSTICE BRADDELL GETS A KNIGHTHOOD Honour for Mr. Anthonisz. Tbe following is the list of the New Year Honours Privy Councillors— Lord Colebrooke, Sir Guy Fleetwood Wilson, Ex Premier Massey of New Zealand, Commander Dickinson, t Viscount Mr. James Bryco, ex-ambas-sador at Washington. Barons— Sir Rufus415 words
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Article175 1914-01-02 9 MURDERED BY OCTOGENARIAN FATHER. Strange Domestic Tragedy. KsLTEK II T«UIO»AM. London, December 27. A Paris message siys tho noted musicball artist Harry Fragson hat) been shot thrice in the head by his octogenarian father and is dying. Harry Frageon whh shot at tbeir Paris residence and is now175 words
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Article53 1914-01-02 9 (Uctu's Tilio&au. London, January 1. Tbe Navy League New Year's meaaage appeals to tbe Empiro to demand the adoption of the two keels to one ptandar 1 which would be effected by laying down six battleships yearly up to 1918. Also we must replace tbe ship* contemplated53 words
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Article132 1914-01-02 9 New Notions on Defence Question. Reitik's TRLBdRAM. London January 1. The Daily Chronicle says >lr. Lloyd George has devoted bis holiday at Criccietb to a close study of the armaments problem and the land campaign. He has authorised the publication of his views. The Chan oellor thinks the132 words
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Article85 1914-01-02 9 Straight Talk by Sir George Reid. Rbctbr's Iblboram. London, January 1. Sir George RiM, speaking at a banquet to K^rl Bathnrst, said Australia would make a splendid ready-made Empire for a European and a genial Continent for an Eastern nation. If there were any anti immigrationists in Australia85 words
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Article98 1914-01-02 9 Second Break in the Conduit. IiIUTBB'S T«LB9&AH. London, December 81. A Montreal message says tbe fifth day of tho water famine was signalised by another fire destroying several shops. The water engineor in chirge of the conduit whose collapse has cut off the water supply bas been98 words
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Article77 1914-01-02 9 Reutf.u's Telegrams London, January 1. An army order announces increases of pay to officers. The command pay of Lieutenant Colonels is increased by three to five shillings daily, majors of 24 years' service get an increase of 2 captains of twelve years' service 8/-, lieutenants of six77 words
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Article40 1914-01-02 9 Rectbr's Telegram. London, December 31. In the case of the priest Schmidt, who is charged with the (murder of a girl, the jury deliberated for 86 hours and then disagreed over tbe question of insanity. They were discharged.40 words
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Article32 1914-01-02 9 KBDTBB'I Tll»»RA». London, December 81. A Shanghai telegram say s a force of loyal iats bas entered Talifu after three engagements with the rebels. En route executions occurred daily.32 words
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Article33 1914-01-02 9 Rbdtbs's Tki.koram. London, January 1. During a New York tenement fire many people, losing tbeir heads, jumped from the windows and 5 men and 8 women were killed.33 words
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Article27 1914-01-02 9 Kbdtbb'i Tblbsbam. London, January 1. Lord Northcliffe, on medical advice regarding bis eyeaight, is relinquishing some of bis responsibilities. He will be abroad until Easter.27 words
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Article28 1914-01-02 9 Banna's Tilsoeam. London, January 1. Sir Lionel Phillips, a Transvaal message says, ia progressing favourably and has been out of bad for a few hours.28 words
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Article19 1914-01-02 9 Rbitlb's Telegram. London, Janairy 1. A ParU meaaage says the Gioco jila has arrived at the Louvr19 words
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Article142 1914-01-02 9 NATAL MINERS IGNORE THEIR LEADERS. General Strike Feared. RIDTIB'B TILBOBAM. London, January 1. A Johannesburg message says tho European miners in the Natal collieries, disregarding the settlement effected by their leaders have sent an ultimatum to the employers and will strike to-day unless their demands for an142 words
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Article53 1914-01-02 9 Huge New Enterprise in China. RBUTIR'S TBLK.idAM. London, January 1. Shanghai telegrams say tin. formation is announced of a British combine with a capital of thirty-five million sterling to manufacture soap and allied products in China. Tbe firms concerned are Lever Brothers, Brunner Mond, Crosfield, Gossage, and53 words
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Article75 1914-01-02 9 Km i -hit's Telegram. London, January 1. Snow and frost are general in England. There has beon a blizzard in the north and roads are blocked. Work is partially suspended. Blizzards have occurred on tbe Continent also, and fourteen people have been frozen to death at Saratoff.75 words
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Article57 1914-01-02 9 Rbctbb's Telegram. London, December 31. A message from Sydney says the steamer Tasinan is safe. A Japanese liner is towing her and she is expected to keep afloat. London, Jamiary 3. A Melbourne message says the Taiman has arrived at Thursday Island. All are well, except Madame57 words
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Article19 1914-01-02 9 Rxctbr's Telegram. London, January 1. Three Bkeing parties were avalancbed in Switzerland and four persons perished.19 words
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Article50 1914-01-02 9 Rbutib's Tilioeum. Londoo, January 1. Heater's Paris correspondent says there are reports of a mutiny on the crniser Dapleix at Saigon. The men complained of the severity of the commander and the bad food and refused to tarn out in the morning. An official report is expected.50 words
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Article44 1914-01-02 9 Kaorka's Tblboham. London, January 1. Peking telegrams say the Cbino-German railway agreement has been signed. Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblscbam. Berlin, January 1. Tbe press welcomes the signing of the railway treaty aa a success of Germany's participation in the opening of China.44 words
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Article22 1914-01-02 9 Rbdtbb's Telbobam. London, December 81. A Stockholm message says the QueenDowager has died suddenly of inflammation of the lungs.22 words
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Article28 1914-01-02 9 Raima's Tblbobam. London, December 81. Mr. George SJytbe Street has been ap i pointed examiner of plays in succession to the I late Mr. Brookfield.28 words
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Article23 1914-01-02 9 Kaoriß's Tiuoua. London, December 81. The Blackburn corporation labourers have decided to strike, demanding an extra half penny per hour.23 words
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Article159 1914-01-02 9 NEW RULES AT FORTNIGHTLY SALE. Prices Still Very Low. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 31. There wm fair competition at the aoctioi to-day. It was the first held under the new conditions, which include abolition of tb< draft and discount allowances. Nine hundred and sixty-seven tons159 words
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Article91 1914-01-02 9 The total output of rubber from Malaya in the year 1913 is estimatod at 85,884 tons, and it in interesting to hi c what proportion of this has passed through the London auctions. We give, therefore, the totals as per our fortnightly cables, and a comparison91 words
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Article76 1914-01-02 9 Rkitk's Telegram. London, January 1. The Aerial League has requested Vejrioci to continue his flight from Cairo to tbe Cape, probably via tbe Nile, Uganda. Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Quilimane, Beira, and Delagoa Bay and eventually Capetown. A Jerusalem message says tbe aviator Bonnier has arrived there with76 words
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Article31 1914-01-02 9 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, January 1. The Italians had 17 killed, including an officer, and 80 wounded, mostly natives in a fight at Maharuga, Tripoli. They routed the Arabs.31 words
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Article26 1914-01-02 9 HhTTKK'S TELEGRAM. London, January 1. Mr. Atberley Jones has been appointed Judge of the city of London and this necessitates a by-election at Durham.26 words
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Article42 1914-01-02 9 Kk.i i hi: Telegram. London, January 1. At the Sydney stadium before sixteen thousand people McGoorty of America floored Dave Smith thrice and knocked him oat in 1 J minutes in a fight for the middle weight championship of the world.42 words
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Article66 1914-01-02 9 Dbr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 1. In the United States there is a systematic campaign against Germany and England, who, it is said, used tbe San Francisco exhibition question for a political chess move in Central and South America against the union. In view of this Berlin66 words
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Article46 1914-01-02 9 Daa Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblbgbam. Berlin, January 1. Tbe President of the International Cotton Manufacturers in London draws attention to the awkward situation in the cotton industry everywhere. He recommends mannfac turers in Europe and America to reduce working time to 40 hours weekly.46 words
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Article26 1914-01-02 9 Dm Ostaratisohb Lloyd Tblbqeam. Berlin, January 1. In the rugger match Ireland v. France at Paris tbe former won by 8 to 6.26 words
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Article120 1914-01-02 9 Important Changes Introduced. K»DTIE'» TILBOEAH. Berlin, Deoembar 31. The Gazette announces the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria with Sir F.D. Logard as Governor General and Messrs. A. G. Boyle, and C. L. Temple as Lieutenant Governors of Southern and Northern Nigeria, reppectively. Sir E. A. Speed will120 words
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Article25 1914-01-02 9 Rectbb's Telegram. London, January 1. Tbe Archbishop of Canterbury, in a New Year message recommends a special prayer for peace in Ireland.25 words
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Article26 1914-01-02 9 Bbotbr's Telboram. London, January 1. Hitherto only eleven thousand out of tbe hundred thousand asked for has been collected for the Olympic games fund.26 words
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Article20 1914-01-02 9 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, December 31. Professor David has consented to act as scientific adviser to the Shackleton expedition.20 words
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Article39 1914-01-02 9 Rbtter's Teleoram. London, January 1. At Johannesburg in glorious weather with seven thousand people present, England scored 238, Hobbs making 92 and South Africa 12 for 0. Stumps were drawn early owing to tho bad light.39 words
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Article110 1914-01-02 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has beon received in Singapore, dated London, December 81 Rubber on spot in London Fine smoked sheet 2/8} Unsmoked sheet and biscuit 21 J Plantation para first latex crepe 2/2$ Para to arrive 8/1 Market firm. Messrs. Barlow and Co. advise110 words
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Article149 1914-01-02 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s share circular, dated December 31, states —The Christmas holiday interval has left only a few days on which dealings have been possible and then only on a very small scale. Tbe price of rubber has scarcely varied149 words
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Article75 1914-01-02 9 Mr. J. H. Chalmers, for nearly five years manager of the Port Swettenham branch of Messrs. Harper and Co., who is leaving, was presented by the subordinate staff with a farewell address at his bungalow on the evening of December 29. There was a large attendance,75 words
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Article47 1914-01-02 9 The Weights and Measures Committee which has been appointed by the Government of India to inquire into tbe feasibility of prescribing a uniform system of weights and measures throughout India is now in Madras, conducting an investigation into the system in vogue in Madras city and presidency.47 words
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Article39 1914-01-02 9 Nearly all foreign residents of Yokohama and a large number from Tokio were the guests of the members of the Club Germania, Yokohama, on tbe occasion of the Ball to commemorate the Jubilee, on December 22 of tbe Club.39 words
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Article265 1914-01-02 9 SHARP DEBATE ABOUT THE DEER FORESTS. Honours Pretty Even. RbDTBB's TbLBORAM. London, January 1. Correspondence between Mr. Lloyd George and the Duke of Sutherland is published. The Chancellor rejects the Duke's offer oi deer forest lands because tbe price is excessive. He points out that the valuation for265 words
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Article207 1914-01-02 9 IMPORTANT PURCHASE OF BIG BATTLESHIP. Possible War With Greece. KSDTBK'H TUIOKAM. London, December 81. The purchase by Turkey of a dreadnought which is being built at Elswick for Brazil has caused a stir as it is one of tbe most powerful in the world. It entirely alters tbe207 words
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Article103 1914-01-02 9 SAVAGE ORDERS TO EXECUTE PRISONERS. Troop Train Wrecked. Rectbr's Telegbam. London, January 1. Veracruze messages state that a train of Federal troops has been blown up by ilynamite 170 milea south east of Mexico City. Forty-seven were killed. A battle between 5,000 Mexican rebels %nd 4,000 Federals103 words
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Article28 1914-01-02 9 Rbutibs Telbqbam. London, December 81. A Buenos Aires messages says the official crop estimates wheat at 3,580,000, oats at 1,200,000, and maize at 9,000.000 tons.28 words
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Article1313 1914-01-02 10 SUCCESSFUL EVENTS IN GOOD WEATHER. The Gharry Pony Derby. The New Year Sports were carried through yesterday, both on land and sea, with great success. The weather held Rood until well on in the afternoon, when there was a rather heavy downpour for a while, but the1,313 words
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Article428 1914-01-02 10 Small Credit Balance Carried Forward. The report of the Tikam Batu Rubber Company, Limited, states that the estate has a total acreage of about 740 acres, the total area under cultivation at June 80 being 388 acres. According to the manager's report, dated June 80 last, there428 words
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Article156 1914-01-02 10 Further Competition for the B. I. Line. The Tokio Asahi states that, inasmuch as merchants in India now desire the establishment of s steamship company to compete with the British I jdia S. N. Co. which has a monopoly of the service on the coast of India,156 words
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Article235 1914-01-02 10 The report of the Batu Kawan Robber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, states that the crops harvested during the year to September 80, were as follows —Sugar, 4,567 piculs molasses, 23,307 gantangs coconuts, 81,010 nuts. The manager's estimate of crops for 1913 14 is as follows Rubber, 8,000235 words
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Article86 1914-01-02 10 Mr. Edmnnd Backhouse, who has beea appointed to the Chair of Chinese at King* College, has for many years spent a secluded life in Peking. He is the joint author with Mr. J. O. P. Bland of the most notable of recent volumes on China, China under the Empress Dowager,86 words
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Letter74 1914-01-02 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, At the last Planters' Association meeting held at Johore Bahru it was decided to reduce Tamil labour to 40 cts. per diem and an appeal was made to Government to htlp them by doing likewise. Government has reduced their Tamil74 words
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383 1914-01-02 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— While Dr. Watson is preventing much malaria by dealing with breeding grounds, or rather waters, there are still commonly used, in hospitals, small beds and nets. This must nullify much good work that is being dono. A sleeping383 words
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Letter654 1914-01-02 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am deeply interested in the education of tbo local youth as a parent, which, I hope, is a sufficient apology (or asking you to publish this my second letter. Your correspondent X accuses Educationist of publishing a crude jumble654 words
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Article485 1914-01-02 10 Forties Causes Much Anxi.ty And Expense. The report of the Sungbi Rinching Rubber Company, Limited, states that the area owned by the company comprises 1,418 acres 2 roods 15 poles. The estate manager estimates that the planted area contains 160,000 trees. The disease known as fumes semitostus485 words
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Article299 1914-01-02 10 The report of the Sembilan Estates Company, Limited, Wat: b that the net profit for the year to July 81, after allowing for depreciation, is £3,184, whioh, with the balance brought forward of £481, makes a total of £8,598 deducting the interim dividend of 3 per cent, upon299 words
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Article120 1914-01-02 10 A Peking dispatch, dated December 7, states that the recent disclosure of the Formosan conspiracy has acted as a warning to the French authorities in Indo China. The Chinese revolutionaries have often instigated Ann*mites, who had been educated in China, to rise in revolt aflaiost the French)120 words
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Article829 1914-01-02 10 Expenses and The Status of The Amateur. Two decisions aflecting tho general interests of the lawn tennis community were made by the association in general meeting on December 2 at the Cannon street Hotel. The International Agreement was ratified, and the council was instructed to consider the829 words
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Article23 1914-01-02 10 Pajam.— 24,6oo lbs. United Sumatra.— 34,ooo lbs.; 12 months, 827,800 lbs. llu Pandan (Singapore).— s,2B2 lbs., eight months 86,574 lbs.23 words
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Article177 1914-01-02 10 The report of the directors of the Ziangbe Rubber Co. for the year ended June 30 states that oat of the total area of 8,210] acres of the two estates 2,690} acres are planted with hevea. The total output of rubber (from the Kali Minggir estate) was177 words
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Article48 1914-01-02 10 Swimming Club launches leave on Saturday, as follows: Johnston's tier, 2.15 and 8.15 p.m. Club bungalow, 2.45 and s.iio p.m., and on Sunday Johnston's I'ier, 9, 1U and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club bungalow, 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m.48 words
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Article57 1914-01-02 10 The following horses were among those which arrivud in Penang by tho Klang on Monday, in charge of Redfern Seroook, Boom bah, Galto and Rantau. Southall brought up Rouge et-Noir and Prcopal by the mail train on Saturday evening. Kirwan left for Penang on Wednesday with Laksfoss, the Flirt, and57 words
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Article114 1914-01-02 10 Inter-Port Rifle Meetinjr. In connection with the Mid-East inter-port rifle meeting which was held in October and won by the Rangoon representatives, Calcutta, who only put in a scratch team at the last moment, made the good score of 702. To make this meeting an annual fixture, not114 words
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Article150 1914-01-02 10 The Viceroy's Cup. The following is the result of the race run at Calcutta, on December 24, for the Viceroy's Cup, 1} miles (1) Mr. R. R. S.s Mayfowl, 9 8, Brown (2) Mr. Ray Chaudhuri's Jemima, 93. Ames 8) Mr. De Souza's Metamac, 90, Trenoweth and Kbour150 words
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Article391 1914-01-02 10 Christmas Festivities Greatly Enjoyed. A correspondent, writing from Sungei Sipnt, on December 29, states The tennis and badminton tournament-*, which were held at Heawood Estate, Sungei Siput. by kind invitation of the manager, Mr. C. Wilkins, were an immense success there being a very large attendance391 words
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Article178 1914-01-02 10 Arrivals. Per str. Rajah of Sarawak, Jan 1. From Sarawak Mr. and Mrs, Davies. Per str. Singaradja, Jan 1. From Djatable Mr. Houtsma. Per str. Merkus, Jan I.— From Deli Messrs J. Wittenin, H. Penning, P. Redmond and Fau Hong. Per str. Ranee, Jan I.— From Deli178 words
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Article808 1914-01-02 11 Reconstruction ol Company Proposed. The rrport of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates. Limits, state* that, as mrntiom d in the laxt annual repoit, all the litigation in which the company was involved was settle*!, with Mm result that about December last about XT- .000 became available for808 words
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Article178 1914-01-02 11 Thu report of the Krubong (Malacca) Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the net profit earned for tho year to September 80 was £1,198. From this the sum of XT 17 has been written off preliminary expenses, leaving a balance of £'480, which the directors propose to carry178 words
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Article726 1914-01-02 11 STOCKS AND SHAR ES. Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Rvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning I— Horn. V*Lua. Bdtibs. tinun. 3/- Allagar 1 8 'ii- 1 Anglo- Java 8 0 4 10* 1 Anglo-Johore 6/-726 words
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Advertisement38 1914-01-02 11 Losing Weight j by the Pound j I WATEI NHTI METMstIZEO lj j 000 UVEI OIL OOMFQUND %mpp'-o» hbt bioe£ wits Mm wanted I1I 1 aMmMag aW b~jth* Isab beOttag < ii i >!■<■)■ Tery palatafcU, i i Sti.a* r\mlt38 words
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Advertisement55 1914-01-02 11 That tired depressed feeling, bo prevalent in this severe climate ie, in many many oast s, due to weakened digestive power. To remove this trouble and strengthen the system, a coarse of treatment with Woods' Great Peppermint Care is necessary. Woods' Great Peppermint Core will make life a pleasure. Sold55 words
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Advertisement365 1914-01-02 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONES are cot Machines but Versatile Musical Inmtrume^te. PRICEI TO BUIT ALL SEND FOH OTALOGUES. SJoulrie&Go.id. RAFFLES PLACE. COMING! COMING)! AFTEB A SUCCESSFUL lol'i: TUBOUOB MALACCA AND F.M 8. THE BVERPOPUL&R STAR OPERA CO. The Dutch and Mala) Variety Entertainers WILL i> I.N AT THE365 words
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Advertisement305 1914-01-02 11 FRIVOLITY FREEAR. VICTORIA. THBATRE, SINOAIORE SATURDAY. JAN. 3 (ONE MGHT ONLY). Under the Distinguished Patronage and in tbe trtsmci rf Bis Excellency Ihe Governor atd Lady Evelyn Young. Box Plan open at ROBINSON POM CO. Popular Prices: 93, $3 and 91 VKRTPPK AT P. 15 PHiR". ■FP.IVOi.IiY- FREEAR in hit305 words
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Advertisement272 1914-01-02 11 Sweet Cdest/iat 7b6acco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetness of flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. Obtainable from Messrs. John Little Co., Robinaon A Co., Katz Bros., and all the leading" dealers throughout the F.M S. RAFFLES HOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 3,272 words
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Article3618 1914-01-02 12 THE CONFERENCE AT KUALA LUMPUR. No General Reduction. The oonforenoe of planters held at the Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lnmpur on December 28 decided that it would be botli inadvisable and impracticable to take any steps towards a general reduction of coolies' wages, states The Malay Mail.3,618 words
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Article833 1914-01-02 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to tne Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London:—n833 words
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Article142 1914-01-02 12 A stockbroker's ckrk, homeward bound for Wimbledon, got into an Baling train at the Mansion House. Six Ealingitts slumbered peacefully around him. Their complacent attitudes, aays the "Carpenter" in The Express, annoyed the Wimbledon traveller, who would have to charge at Earl's Court, and be brooded all the142 words
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Advertisement301 1914-01-02 12 MOTOR CARS. One NEW BeUize Motor Cat 10 12 HP., two seat-* with Die-key, Hoo3, Screen, Side and Tail Lamp., 2 Acetylene Htad Lamps, and tools complete, and fitted with Detachable Wire Wheels including Spare Wheel and Tyre. Prices $2,350. One SECOND-HAND 15 H.P Daimler Lanciaktto, newly done up, in301 words
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Advertisement269 1914-01-02 13 Abrams' Motor Hiring Transport COMPANY, ORCHARD ROAD. Reduction Rates FROM Ist JANUARY, 1914. Single Passenger Car $2.00 per hour. Four- Passenger Car $3.00 Six-Passenger Car $4.50 (MINIMUM CHARGE ONE HOUR). Above scale will NOT be subject to any detention allowance. TERMS CASH, MONTHLY ACCOUNTS BY ARRANGEMENT. We have pleasure in269 words
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Advertisement604 1914-01-02 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBIMU ■■RVioa O" THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8 N. CO.. LTD. •STWMH FNmantK i Perth), North Australian Port«, Java and Singapore. Begalai Fortnightly tailing! betwees Singapore end Western Australia, oalling it Java (as indaoement offer*), Derby, Eins'i Sound (Port lor the Kimberley Gold604 words
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Advertisement184 1914-01-02 13 A REMINDER Be sure and get your Piano Tuned and Repaired for NEW YEAR If you haven't one, secure one by visiting The Robinson Piano Co. Who have a Large Selection for SALE or HIRE. THB MAIN THING 18 TO DO IT AT ONCE. KELLY WALSH, LTD. MOW READY: THE184 words
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Advertisement462 1914-01-02 14 BINGAPORE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVES. O THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HSAD OPFICC i Wi»o»M**«r HotMSt, Stntfapo**. UOMDOM OFFICE i 89, Old Jewry, EC. The Oompaay baa £30.000 Icpnaiiii with the SofaaßM Oaaxt of BngUad. aad oompliaa with Urn462 words
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Advertisement315 1914-01-02 14 ItmiRAJCE, FEDERAL LIFE UBMUNCI COMPKNV OF MWUW. BiTAßuaaaD 1881 DlMOt Oov«rnm«n« «up«rvlalon Oovtrnmint Audit. Policios are WORLD WIDB aad Noa-Forieitablo. Large Net Surplus above liabilities lot Reserve and all oatstaadiag olaimi. Haw Bualnaaa, 1912 0ver... 18,900,000.08 Oaab Loaas, Settlemeats, etc., made locally. Numeron* moaen schemes. 4 M. IVANI, Manager, Soaib315 words
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Advertisement441 1914-01-02 14 BANKINQ. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKINB MO INSURANCE CO.. LTD. HO. IT AND 68. EXINO STRBBT Bm.wimih IBOT. Capital paid np.-. ....•1^00,000.00 Reaerve liability of proprietors.. 11,000 000.00 ReeervoFund $800,000.00 OOUBT OF DIRBCTORS. 1. Ta» Tbob Jou» 8. Low Khoo* Ysb I. Ta* Swi Kai T. Low Pino Yam 8.441 words
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Advertisement417 1914-01-02 14 BANKINB. lEUTSCH-ABIATIBCHE BANK. MUI MM IP uamu. I (tt. IMII T.ltl.OM). Head Offloe. Sbaaghai, Board of Dirootore Ber in. BRANCHBS i ■erlla, Caleatta, Hambntg.Caatoa, Hankow, Hoagkong, Kob. P.-kiap,Tieniisia, Tsiaantn. Twsgtaa, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWING BANKB AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Baak tner Haadel aad ladastrle. BerlUer Haadelc-Qsaelltchaft.417 words
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Advertisement663 1914-01-02 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURMTLRB, ETC., The Proptity of M.jo, A. R. J Dewar, At The Chief Police Offiat'a Bungalow, Pearls Hill, On Saturday, January 3, at 2.30 p.m. Very bandsom'ly designed wax polished teak dining room furniture oemprisieg lining tablr, dinner wagon,663 words
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Advertisement176 1914-01-02 14 MORTGAGEE'S SALE. On Monday, Janoabt 0, 1914, at 2.30 vm. Freehold land «itu»te off the 16th Milestone, Choa Cba Kaog Road, area 16 acres 1 rood aod 28 poles. Quit rent 116 p.a. CHINO KBNO LEE A CO., Auctioneers. 80 12 8-1 AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLBDGBS, On Saturday,176 words
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Article1182 1914-01-02 15 fTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. >sed Show Problem Solutions. ii Jrfassao Baist, writing in The Morning Post, says Having contracted to use Olynipia for its shows for some seasons, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has nevertheless to make a serious effort to deal with1,182 words
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Advertisement170 1914-01-02 15 WESTINGHOUSE SILENT, ROCKER-JOINT CHAIN DRIVES i MORSE PATENTS) silenx running high speed flexible: gearing. THE IDEAL DRIVE FOR RUBBER ESTATES. We are now fitting these into several Estates, and indeed, Chains of another make are presently being discarded in favour of the WESTINGHOUSE SOLE AGENTS i CENTRAL Singapore and Kuala.170 words
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Advertisement435 1914-01-02 15 Price is not everything. It's mileage you want. Cost is not only initial outlay. The cost of a motor tyre depends upon durability. The Dunlop Rubber Company never sacrifice quality to attract the unwary with apparent cheapness. Their custom is to secure real cheapness by supplying the best tyre it435 words
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Advertisement790 1914-01-02 16 Id the opinion of MTT Speed pressure or 1 those who are most wll temperature makes competent to judge, Jj n0 difference to the CHAMPION MO- lubricating value TOR OIL is the of i§ao most economical and most effective vents wear and tear for all kinds oi bearings, Motor C;irs.790 words
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Advertisement474 1914-01-02 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSES TO LET. To let, No. 31 and 32, Samban Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 11l v FURNIBHED REBIDENCEB TO LET. Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Eatong and 400, Serangoon Road. Apply H. Somapab, 19, Raffles Place, or 817, Serangoon Road. nil a FLATB TO474 words
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Advertisement695 1914-01-02 16 NOTICES. GUAN MAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. SniP-CHAM'LKKS, GOVEHNMKMT AND MUNICIPAL Contractors, Gkneb\l Importers and E: IoKTEKS AND CCMMISMON A(iKNTS, Si ,o Agent* for Glob* Fluid. TLe Ideal Fluid for Cleaning and Preserving Boilers. New Shipment Just Imported I Hubbnck's coloured Paint, Oil and Sundries, Cook's Warranted Best Qtal. "Thistle695 words
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Advertisement570 1914-01-02 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, i Bonrament and Municipal Contractor! 106, 108 109, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 431. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. B. I JLCO.. LTD. Return tickets at special rates will be iesued by the B. I. S. N. Oh, Ltd's i-teamers to Piri Swettenbam, Peoarjg, Rangoon. Calcutta, Madras and570 words
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Advertisement684 1914-01-02 16 SINGAPORE CUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixture: Ijf the current week and important f orthcou: ing fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns wffl be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Keppel Golf Club.684 words
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