The Straits Times, 10 January 1914
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Title Section13 1914-01-10 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.386 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 10. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement276 1914-01-10 1 THE CILIBRATID White Horse ictTCH A whisky Establisbii> ...1742. 1 1 Years Old. /TOP NOTCh\ \SCOTCH. Br QrOTfH "^^Mf '.•j I^^^^^l^^^H^^* n^v^ v-/ m a i *3M^ B ▼V iIInJzVI INCLUDING DUTY. PRICE: $1.60 per Bottle. $18.30 per Case. CYLINDER OIL for LUBRICATING GAS OIL ENGINES. CYLINBEAR has been specially276 words
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Advertisement226 1914-01-10 1 ROBINSON 4fc CO. Sole Agents for: "Q A T Ti'TP'XI f^\Tf^T fC The »u.steell\AljlL llxrl \j I IjljJjO GUARANTEED FOR EVER. gp^a *^%> The popular RALEIGH made of Steel IT and without any Malleable Iron Castings /V. as in other Bicycles, is the Triumph Jflt£^^^&s^ r tls 1 Cycle Manufacture.226 words
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Advertisement9 1914-01-10 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli gemts I ADAMSON. CILFILIAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article969 1914-01-10 2 MEXICAN ENVOY ARRIVES IN JAPAN. Only a Mission Of Thanks. Tho Japan Daily Herald (Yokohama), of December 22, publishes the following reference to the arrival of the Mexican Envoy, M. de la Barra, in Japan M. de la Barra, Mexican Special Envoy to Japan, arrived at969 words
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Article85 1914-01-10 2 The success of the V.M.C A.'s campaign for raising money for an industrial school in Chengtu is assured. 150,000 hare already beea guaranteed by the five collecting bands. Keen, friendly rivalry exists between the bands, because the band collecting most money will receive a gold medal and the next a85 words
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Advertisement248 1914-01-10 2 "'Hazeline' Snow" (TRADE MARK) THE ORIGINAL NON-CREASY EMOLLIENT i Soothes {^Sn Preserves Sensitive TU^^ Dainty Skins JS\ Complexions The first application produres a decided im- B^»"^^^= i*| provement in the I i^^Bl^^H^l appearance of the skin. \P^ I Signs of exposure and A ne gl ect disappear. -HA /FUN E"248 words
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Advertisement13 1914-01-10 2 For oooebs and chills. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Core. Sold everjwbtre, 60 ctoti13 words
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Advertisement421 1914-01-10 2 DANDRUFF AND FALLING HAIR Prevented by Im/ rwwk Treatment with CUTICURA SOAP And Cuticura Ointment. Directions: Make a parting and rub gently with Cuticura Ointment. Continue until whole scalp has been gone over. Next moming shampoo with Cuticura Soap. Shampoos alone may be used as often as agreeable, but once421 words
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Advertisement444 1914-01-10 2 New Life and New Health for the Weak and Ailing. Thesufferer need suffer ttolonger. Thcveakiicedbevctik no more. Because "\Yincarais"(f/i<: wineoflife) cre;ttes new health, ucu- strength, new vigour, new vitality and mv life, livery wineglassful of Wincarms makes you stronger, healthier and happier than you were b -for?. From even the444 words
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Article1048 1914-01-10 3 STEFANSSONS SHIP C4RRIED AWAY Explorer Left on the Ice. News of an extraordinary mishap to the Canadian Arctic expedition reached London on December 10 in a special cable from the leader, Mr. Viljalmnr Stefansson, to The Daily Chronicle. Conditions which this experieno ed Arctic explorer describes1,048 words
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Article344 1914-01-10 3 By usmg tbis method it is elalmr d Oy Under lubrcatiou cost is reduced 9'>% in either St<am, Gas, or Oil Bigioe-4. Fool Con •unoo fon is rtdaoed 5% to 1 and Pi-ton Kiny-Va-.ves and Valve (ie*r« are protected from we r The Borneo CVimpaoy, Limit, d, Singapore344 words
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Advertisement574 1914-01-10 3 idtf'M FOR LUXURY IN WRITING USE THE (b^\a/A FOUNTPEN It is not a cheap p*a to bay, bat it v cheap to use. It outlasts all others baeanse it be* stiiturlist Hunt point wbleh years of writing do not toaoh. Tbe ink flow is sflisnslln. and only Ul-uafe mi bwafsalwits574 words
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Advertisement261 1914-01-10 3 HEALTH FOR ALL In hot climates nature needs help wholesome nourishment for blood, bones, nerves and muscles. Nothing supplies this nourishment like Scott s Emulsion. Whatever the cause of your weakness, it will make you stronger, healthier and better in every way. For nearly 40 years doctors have recommended genuine261 words
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Advertisement260 1914-01-10 3 RANEEOUNGB GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. There are so many Brands it Perfection Whisky on the Mi Market, to protect the public, and to make our Bottle quite re£^ distinctive, we have adopted tbis Orange Ribbon and Seal. Our U^'?A Whisky is so260 words
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Advertisement663 1914-01-10 4 STEAMER BAIUNQB. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gait, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). I Connecting at663 words
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Advertisement629 1914-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTy7k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be twe n Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Tnia-pcrew Steamers maintaining this service bavo been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted629 words
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Advertisement796 1914-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINBS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LP. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pabang, Bergerah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Biaut, Semera Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Baadon, Langsuen, Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. v .i Departure s.s. VUGALA Jan. 1O s.s. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 11 Jan. 14 s.s. BORIBAT Jan.796 words
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Advertisement513 1914-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH DAMPr'SCHIFF FAHRTS6ES. "HANSV BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of tht so Companies maintain a regular servios between Ha-üburg, Bremen Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emiea anl the Straits, China and Japan. H.ii'if.wsrdp, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hi mburg and one j513 words
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Advertisement659 1914-01-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "nTd. lT NORDOEUTSGHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fist and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting M tr-eillus Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Peri Sad. Suez. Aden, Colombo, Pdnaog Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai. Tsingtau,659 words
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Advertisement392 1914-01-10 5 "JENATZY" TYRES. Hooglandt &c> Co.» Singapore. RUBBER GROWERS ASSOCIATION. iMAHYi RESEARCH FU.VD) Th« Preparation of Plantation Kerosene Oil Engines m J£. Patilin^ Laboratory, Ma'a;a Research Fund THE 'DEAL FUEL IS 100 copVs of tl.ii book have now arrived and may b < rurchatol frox tbe undersigned at tbe fulbning rates:—392 words
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Advertisement564 1914-01-10 5 AUSTRALIA by BURNS PHILP LIKE M*»it-o«» io Java Pc>» Posr Dakwip Tbdesdat Island, BaisßAwa kod Stohit vi« Toiaat SriAiTs. Also taking passengers and cargo witb transhipment for other Victsbiam Soptb Aost, 'liam and Nobtb Qubikslakc Poets, Biiti. h Ni w Guini a, Naw Be; r aid Tashamiam and Niw Zialamd564 words
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Advertisement599 1914-01-10 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE Boy's 'Standard" Bioycle in cxcel'enl condition Co»t $7i>, very little used. Wlut effers? Apply to B 2 3. Robinson Road. 10 1 b 15 1 TO BE LET. 21-2, Wikio Road. Three bed o;m», hall and dining rocm. Gas and Wa'er laid on immodiate entry. Apply599 words
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Advertisement350 1914-01-10 5 Royal Vinolta I Cream Soap. Koy;il \iiioli.i dream Soap pOMetaea liiv;lily henelicinl <|ii;ilities which render it most eficackma in promotin.u the health and heauty of the skin. It yields rich, creamy lather, exceptionally soothing and comforting in its elTect. Henie. ladies, children and all whose skins are delicate or sensitive350 words
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Advertisement336 1914-01-10 6 j —•■^■■wna^W. JBA S\ mBB^H ■Mj k r JM\ \S .£g4i fj Vl &t b^b^Ll Y^ a^*" *\^l m^r la^dt^B *^r^ 1 5-Ct., 9-Ct. Gold and Sterling Silver ml- t-.,..« To "K C'l'tainm. n.nM C, (flr 1 ~2 2K "WTT B-^P^-i^ A>, f*^. .^aw CSC^O., 33, Rallies Place. —""^^VMM_^^^—i^__ WaSBaaVaaUBmHBB^BHIBBVIBaWHa^BVBBSSHiHBVBIa^B^B^BVB^B^B^B^BIBHBBIaVBHBMMHBVnHMHBSHISMB^B^BMI336 words
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Advertisement123 1914-01-10 6 AUCTION SALE At No. 86, Ftah Im lijad, Ki-ppc! Harbccr, On Satihday, Jamary 10, at'2.Eo r m On vi.w from tho Btb int. POWELL Co, Aoct'cnuts. r<!l 10 1 MORTGAGEES SALE Ot VALIABLE FREEHOLD GODOWN property, situate at moiumf.d SI'LTAN ROAD, SINGAPORE, c LelJ Powell Co.'s Sale-room, On Tuesday, .Jaxcaey123 words
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Advertisement231 1914-01-10 6 ?!adc in Dublin. BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b, READ BROTHERS, Limit* Dog's Head Guinness with the Dog's Head Label en every bottle. la anperior to any jtout becauM ll it brewed from the only stout water in the world; the DUBLIN WATER. Keeps in all climates. Always uniform and standard231 words
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Advertisement125 1914-01-10 6 INSIST ON GETTING "SHELL" i g f\ m aCdSOII&DIG LSrOS nn Salp Ull kJdIC. KONG HIN6 GHEON6 4 CO., Adelphi Hotel Building*. Branch; 70. BUbop Street. Penanß JUST ARRIVED: The yer y Best Bismarck Herrings. Marinlert ardaths bouquet cigarettes .shoppiioJtatiif House o« Lords kYvL-. $1.60 per 100. Sett Habana tigari125 words
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Article101 1914-01-10 7 FIXTURES. .Saturday, January 10. High Water, 8.21 a.m., 10.30 p.m. Sunday, January 11. High Water, 9.10 a.m., 11.9 p.m. Monday, January 12. High Water, 9.i6 a.m., 11 45 p.m. N. D. L. homeward mail due. Tuesday, January 13. High Water. 10. 19 a.m. Wednesday, January 14. High101 words
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Article154 1914-01-10 7 To-DAY. MM NaflkMl l'-engkalis, Siak and Pakan Barue Brouwcr 8 pm l'< ii.iug and Calcutta Dunera 8 pm Batu l'aliat Hong Wan Bpm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang Klang 3 pm Mni. I.:il>'.i;m. .Tc -selton, Ku.iat, Samlakau, etc. Marudu 8 pm Manila, Hongkong and .lapan Talthybius Bpm154 words
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Article224 1914-01-10 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Buelow left Hongkong at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, and may be expected to arrive here at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 11. She will probably be despatched for Europe at noon on Monday, January 12. The P. and O. outward224 words
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103 1914-01-10 7 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Hong Moh. W. Section No. I... Taroba, Dunera. Sriibs Wbabf Deli. Main W. S«ct. No. 2...F, F. Ferdinand. 8.. .Nil 4...XU. 6 ..Nil. 6...Tsurugisan Mara, Patani, Kum Sang. Niw Docb 7.103 words
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Article158 1914-01-10 7 Arrivals. Per str. Perak, Jan 10.— From T. Anson via ports Messrs. F. W. Owen, C. F. Kobins H. W. Caldtidge, Ah Chye and Mrs. Ng Ha]> Choon. Per str. Taroba, Jan 10. From Madras Messrs. E. K. Conmbes, A. de B. C'liarh-, W. Hudson, E. B.158 words
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Article370 1914-01-10 7 Latest Arrivals. (ineisonau, <iir. Cruiser I'eOOtons, 7SO crew £8 guns, 1 1800 h.p. Com. Bruningbaup, 1. l ii 9. Kroni Amoy, Unc. Kds. De /.even Provincien, H. N. M. Cruiser 6525 tons. 420 crew 20 guns 8000 h.p. Com. Castcodvk, .lan 10. From Tandjong Priok, tm i Vor370 words
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Article275 1914-01-10 7 EXCHANGE Sinoapou, Jam irv*lo, 1914. On Lohdom Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 8/4 J Private 8 m/i S/4J} 8 m/s 2/4^ O« Oiu»i Bank d/d 26(4 Private 8 m/s m '24 1, Oa Franoi Bank d/d 294 i Private 8 m/s tOl On India Bank T. T.275 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article189 1914-01-10 7 iv£3 Buyerf BeUew [0 10 Ampang 9.10 10,00 1 1 Ayer Weng I.CO 10 10 Belat 2.40 2.70 10 10 Bruang 050 0.76 10 10 Kampar 10.25 10 10 Kauaboi 1.80 1.80 10 10 Kinta Association 11.00 I'J.CO 61 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 E! £1 Lahat Minec 4.2S189 words
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Article627 1914-01-10 7 2/. 3/- Allagat 1/6 2/£1 £1 Anglo Java 8/9 4/9 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 8,9 9/6 If- 2/- Batons Malaka -/9 1/8 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 2.1.0 2.7.6 norn 3/- 2/- Bekoh -/6 -/9 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.7.6 1.12.1 £1 £1 Bokit Lintan'g 2.2.6 2.10.0 norn II- 2/- Bukit627 words
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Article125 1914-01-10 7 £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/0 14 6 £1 61 Pref. 1.2.0 1.8.6 6/- 6/- Electric Tways 4/- 4,8 10 10 Fraaer Neave 68/0 55/0 50 60 Hammer A Co. ICO.CO 1C7.50 100 Howarth Brakioe 45.(0 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Kata Bro, Del. 180.00 140.00 10 10 Maynard125 words
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Advertisement346 1914-01-10 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. January 18. At saleroom, freehold godown property situate at Mobd. Sultan Road, at 2.3>. .January 18. At salerooms, freehold residential property known as FernhiU, Orange Grove Road and Nos. 64, 05 and 66, Kanisah Marican Road, at 2.80. January 14. At saleroom, Chinese furniture, etc.,346 words
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Advertisement130 1914-01-10 7 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROCK DRILLS. Vjiv Telephone k Yf^C\ 425 SING, OVfflJ^ i^ T,U««: c-^ In the S. African Government \VL)\O"^ <s>^ Stope Drill Contest Johannesburg. \\V 1909-10. these Drills divided the FIRST and SECOND PRIZES Of £5,000 IN COMPETITION WITH130 words
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Advertisement67 1914-01-10 7 A MOST ENJOYABLE MULTI-REEL FILM: THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE Depicting a Great Imaginary Expedition to tbe Polar Rsgions, HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BKIOGB LOAD. IN CONMICriOM WITH SO RUNS THI WAY. (Social Comedy) A.B. NKVKR KNOWN TO SMIL*. (Farce Comedy) A.B. THI SMUGGLER'S PRISONER, (rhr.llinx Drama) MEU3S. SCENT INO67 words
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1186 1914-01-10 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. DISRAELI AND THE WHIGS. It is just a hundred and ten years since Benjamin Disaeli was born, and nearly thirty-three years have passed since be died. Vet the making of books about him is far from complete, and the interest in his life, in1,186 words
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Article12 1914-01-10 8 Pen-ny Assizes commence on January 19, and Malacoa Assizes on February 2.12 words
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Article18 1914-01-10 8 On Sunday, January 18, at 8.80 a.m., there will be a service in English at tbe Jobore Cburcb.18 words
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Article19 1914-01-10 8 The output of SaDgei Gap for December is as follows -Tributers 24 piculs, battery 226 picnls, total 249 piculs.19 words
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Article28 1914-01-10 8 Cnder the Societies Ordinance the following societies have ceased to exist The Malacca Recreation Club, the Malacca Football Association, the Malacca Choral Society and the Gio Siong Keng.28 words
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Article43 1914-01-10 8 W e understand that a very interesting breach of promise of marriage case, in which large damages are claimed, will shortly engage the attention of the court. Mr. E. M. Tozer is appearing for tbe fair plaintiff and Mr. Braddell for the defendant.43 words
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Article39 1914-01-10 8 It is notified in tbe Gazette that the King's Exequatur, empowering Senor Don Manuel Zuniga Medina to act as Chilean ConsulGeneral at Calcutta, with Consular jurisdic tion also in tbe British Colonies in Asia, has received Uis Majesty's signature.39 words
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Article44 1914-01-10 8 The total fatalities from plague on the east coast of Java during 1918 was 9,922. Of these 0,636 occurred in Malang; 1,481 in Kediri 817 in Paree 361 in Toeloenga goeng 346 in Soerabaya and 145 in Ngandjoek. The total for 1912 was 2,186.44 words
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Article46 1914-01-10 8 Great precautions are being taken by the Kedau authorities as regards the water supply of Alor Star owing to tbe cholera epidemic, and Tbe Straits Echo understands that several tons of Penang water are beirg conveyed to that port by every trip of the steamer Kedab.46 words
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Article47 1914-01-10 8 The ladies of Province Wellesley have formed a literary circle by means of which it is hoped to introduce a greater measure of sweetness and light, in other words culture," into tbe rather humdrum existence of tbe average planter's wife iv a somewhat scattered district. Straits Echo.47 words
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Article52 1914-01-10 8 The first section of the German wireless telegraph system in tbe South Seas has just been opened to public use with the inauguration of the stations on the islands of Yap and Nauru. Telegrams to Nauru are despatched by cable as far as Yap, and are sent on thence by52 words
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Article49 1914-01-10 8 The price of quinine has just been raised considerably. This is tbe second advance announced by the makers since the agree ment was sigued between the American and Kuropean manufacturers of quinine and the growers in Java of the cinchona tree, from the bark of which quinine is produced.49 words
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Article53 1914-01-10 8 The Borneo Trading and Development Company has been registered with a capital of £60,000, in £1 shares, to acquire, deal with, and turn to account concessions, plantations, forest, and trading rights, etc., and to adopt an agreement with A. J. Dukon, private company. The office is at 425-428, Moorgate Station,53 words
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Article58 1914-01-10 8 Capt. Stroatfeild, R.N., M.V.0., of H.M S. Triumph, an enthusiastic advocate of the Boy Scouts movement, outlined to a large and interested gathering of St. Joseph's College Scouts at Hongkong his plans for extending the usefulness of this corps, which already numbers over 120 members, by supplementing their land training58 words
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Article92 1914-01-10 8 Mr. James Irving, as agent of the steamer Ghee Thye, appeared before Mr. M. h. Sherwood in the third c urt at Penang, on Thursday, on a summons issued at the instance of Mr. E. S. Kitto, of the General Post Office, lor failing to give reasonable notice in writ92 words
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Article80 1914-01-10 8 The American Consul at Singapore states in a recent report that in 1909 there were registered in the Singapore municipality 6°29 coffee shops, while in 1913 these have increased to 827. These coffee shops are patronised by the Chinese population, and the opinion has been expressed that tie substantial increase80 words
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Article120 1914-01-10 8 It will be interesting to the Crown Colonies in the Far East, says the L. and C. Exprts?, to learn that it has been practically decided that at no very distant date the Admiralty •>ill take over from the War Office the control of the fortifications guarding our ports and120 words
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Article136 1914-01-10 8 The German cruiser Uneisenau, with Capt. Zur See BrnniDgbaug in command, arrived in port yesterday from Aruoy. She will remain here until the lH*h, but her next destination is uncertain. Tua Ciceisenau has a tonnage of 11,600 and mfal a crew oi 750. To day tlw captain, a. cot: paniod136 words
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Article387 1914-01-10 8 Mr. N. K. Sedwick Las beeu appointed a deputy to the Superintendent of Cuandu and Liquors Revenue. Colonel R. Williams, M. P., and Mrs. and the Misses Wiliains have returned to England from their visit to Java. Mr. W. Rawson, late of Cbangkat Serdang estate, has taken387 words
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Article57 1914-01-10 8 In response to numerous enquiries by many who were unable to bo present on Saturday last, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, Freear has derided to appear again in bis Frivolities (with many changes) in tbe Victoria Theatre on bis return from China and Japan in57 words
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Article99 1914-01-10 8 No' ice is givcu that an extraordinary general meeting of the above company will be held at tho Company's Registered Office, Damar Road, Singapore, on Monday, January 19, to fill a casual vacancy in the office of auditor. Mr. W. P. Pluuiuier considers it necessary to resign99 words
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Article136 1914-01-10 8 Tho draft of an ordinance to amend the Holidays Ordinance 1879 is printed in the current issue of the Government Gazette. Tbe objects and reasons state This Bill provides that the first day after the close of the Mohamuiadan fasting month which is observed as v holiday136 words
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Article209 1914-01-10 8 A meeting of the shareholders of the Bank en Ilandelsvereenigiog Naudin ten Gate and Co. was held in the Hotel de Boer, Mcdan, on the sth iust. The meeting was convened by the Notary Public and Mr. do Heer, who presided. There were present 16209 words
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Advertisement261 1914-01-10 8 HAWKER'S "PEDLAR" BRAND P r*^ w fl. F^i By Royal Appointment to His Majesty The King. The Best "Pick-me-up" Liqueur obtainable. Per Quart Bottle $2.OO, less 5%. (Duty Extra CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR GO. SOLE AGENTS. Trunks and High-Class Travelling Outfits. THE GLOBE TROTTER." Biitain'p Best Fibre Trnik, 84', $46. OO. Cata'ogue261 words
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Advertisement177 1914-01-10 8 TWO SPLENDID SUBJECTS Throughly appreciative and well above tbe ordinary, viz FOUND AGAIN A Vitascope Comedy Drama IN 3 PARTS WIFFLEB AND THE AFRICAN POTENTATE An M. Prince Special in a Part* NEW NUMBER OF PATHE S ANIMATED GAZETTE ENJOYABLE SECOND-SHOW PROGRAMME 9.80 to 11 ph. AT THE ALHAMBRA Biach177 words
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Article164 1914-01-10 9 PROSECUTOR AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENCE. Sentence to be Passed To-day. Rbutbr's Iblboram. London, January 9. At the Strassburg trial, the Prosecutor contended that as the civil authority at Zabern failed to maintain order, Col. Ktuter had not arrogated to himself executive authority in defending the honour of164 words
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Article153 1914-01-10 9 GRAVE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TRANSVAAL. Attempt to Destroy Railway. Ukl'tek's Telegram. London, January 9. A .l,iln'ic-sburi» message says a ganger discovered three sticks of dynamite and a detonator uudcr the line between Witpoortje and Luipaard's Vlei just before the arrival of the /eerust train. A proclamation has153 words
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Article121 1914-01-10 9 DISCUSSION ON LLOYD GEORGE VIEWS. Help Promised to Mr. Churchill Reoter's Telborax. London, January 9. Sir Stanley Buckmaster, Solicitor General, speaking at Keighley, said there was no divi sion iv the Government on the subject of the navy. Their p;licy remained tho same -to preserve the121 words
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Article103 1914-01-10 9 Kiltie's Tblioham London. January 9. The Daily Chrouiclu report! that Mr. As juitli visits Paris next week. Mr. Lloyd Oeorgc shortened his tour in Algeria where there is hcivy snow, and is returning to Eugland. The Fronch papers statr-l that ho hi 1 been telegraphically recalled but this103 words
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Article26 1914-01-10 9 KIL-TEBS TeLEORA*. London, January 10. The Ulster indemnity fund has now become operative as the fund has reiched the bum of one milliou.26 words
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Article89 1914-01-10 9 Quarrels with Superior Officers. KlOtlK TaLBQBA*. London, January 9. It is stated in well informed quarters that the Crown Prince's transfer from Danzig was owing to his unsatisfactory relations with superior officers, including his adviser, a trusted friend of the Kaiser. The un willingness of the Crown89 words
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Article52 1914-01-10 9 Rectbe's Tbivoram London, January 9. Lord Haldane at Edinburgh mentioned that Sir C. A. Cripps, who has been made a BaroD, will be a Law Lord. There are now twelve Law Lords and thus the work of getting the suprome tribunal of the Empire into proper orfer52 words
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Article34 1914-01-10 9 Rioter's Telegram. London, January 10. A Madrid message says the Hispano-Amr-rican bank has reopened, after paying all current accounts under 800 sterling in fall and 25 per cent on the larger accounts.34 words
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Article81 1914-01-10 9 Dek Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tkleor.si. Berlin, January 9. The power of Enver Bey is strengthened by the appointment of his brother in law, Ismacl Hakki, to be second Chief of the General Staff. The Porto has decided to increase the number of officers of the British naval mission. Investigation81 words
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Article44 1914-01-10 9 (Fkom Ock Own Correspondent.) London, January 9. The exports of rubber from tha F.M.S. during 1911! totalled 23,463 ton. The amount exported during December was .I.Hfl 1,000 lbs. Bukit Kijah Rubber Company is paying an interim dividend of t.-n per cent.44 words
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Article268 1914-01-10 9 Handicaps and Scrauhings For To-day. (From Oik Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 10. Following are the handicaps for to-mor-row's race meeting, the horses star red being scratched GuiFt'iN Handicap. Distance, one mile and a distance. The Gay Gordon 11.7, Pretty Polly 9.13, Gossip 9.12, Lucky Jack H. 12,268 words
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Article80 1914-01-10 9 By the kind permission of Lit-ut.Col. A. G. Marrable and his officers, the band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry will play the following selection of music in the Beta: ie Gardens, on Tuesday, January 13, weather permitting, commenciog at 9 p.m: March Loyal80 words
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Article46 1914-01-10 9 The engagement is announced, aud the marriage will shortly tak« place, b^twwn William Nicol Eider, second son of Dr. William Nicol Elder, M l>. Edinburgh, and Mary, third daughter of tho late Mr K Hard 1 Birkbeck aud Mrs. Edward Birkbeck, 1 iru ham. S i;rey.46 words
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Article664 1914-01-10 9 AMALGAMATION OF IMPORTANT INTERESTS. A £700,000 Company. Borneo has attained an important position as an oil bearing territory, and its importance appears to be growing, writes a correspondent in The Times. For a long time production on a commercial scale was confined to Dutch Borneo, including664 words
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Article302 1914-01-10 9 An Interesting Story From Nanking A big robbery of bank notes from the Financial Department at Nanking was detailed at the Mixed Court, Shanghai, recently, when a Chinese, who had been arrested at the request of the Chinese authorities was charged in connection with a theft of302 words
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Article37 1914-01-10 9 Mr. Liurgnz, of the firm of Carlowitz and Company, after stay in Hongkong extend iiig over more than 12 years, has left for Shanghai, where he will tike over the management uf the firm at that port.37 words
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Article819 1914-01-10 9 ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL Y.W.CA. The Appeal for Funds, There was held in the Victoria Memoria Hall last evening the annual meeting o tbe Y.W.CA. in Singapore. There was quite a good attendance over which the Rev. H. O. Peile presided. With him on the platform were819 words
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Article169 1914-01-10 9 Passenger Who Missed His Ship At Singapore A yonng Englishman named L. Sparrow, bailing from Rochester, and unemployed, was charged at Shanghai with being a stowaway on board the steamer Gbazee, at Hongkong, for passage to Shanghai. He pleaded guilty, and the Gbazee captain stated that he was169 words
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Article48 1914-01-10 9 Every province of China baa sent one or two representatives to Peking with a view to making Confucianism the State religion of China, says The Peking Daily News. Civil Governor Li and Tutub Lang of Kwangtung have sent (wo representatives who are now on the way to Peking.48 words
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Article243 1914-01-10 9 Eight Years' Imprisonment For Fox. Mr. Justice Sproule and the special jury trying the case of Alexander Frederick Fox at the Assizes, sat till half past five yesterday evening before disposing of it. Fox's defence was that the girl followed him up country of her own volition243 words
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Article254 1914-01-10 9 The World's Greatest Dramatic Singer. She is the greatest dramatic singer the world has known," so spake Jean de Reszke, the greatest operatic tenor of his age, of Lillian Nordica, the operatic soprano, who is now on a tour of the world and who is appearing in the254 words
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Article225 1914-01-10 9 Sudden Death of Well-known Dramatist Mr. Stanley Houghton, the author of Hindle Wakes and other plays, died in Manchester on December 11, after a brief illness. Mr. Houghton was known as the leader of the Manchester School of dramatists. He was one whose early successes led many225 words
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Article280 1914-01-10 9 The Most Northerly Station In China. Away out beyond Kalgan there is now working an op- to date wireless telegraph station, the farthest north in China, its two tapering 225 ft. wooden masts forming a new landmark. The sta'ion has been fitted up to the order of280 words
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Article1934 1914-01-10 9 PROSPECTS FOR THE SPRING HANDICAPS. To-day's English Cup Ties. London, December 19. It is another index to the smountof money there is in bloodstock at present, that Tracery who has joat gone to the stnd, should find his subscription almost full immediately at 400 guineas. Twenty five mares1,934 words
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Article2205 1914-01-10 10 (From A Coruspomdikt.) Kuala Lumpur, January 8. Our only incinerator, which of course if under the Sanitary Board, is situated on the Petaling Hills near the golf course and in a locality that is quickly being built up into a residential quarter. Here are situated about fifty2,205 words
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Article109 1914-01-10 10 Lanadron.— 89,412 lbs. Clnny.— ll,lso lbs. Sandycroft.— lB,ol4 lbs. Batu Village —2,809 lbs. Tanah Merah-1,184 lbs. Semambu. 1. 1.", i lbs. Cheng.— l2,Bos lbs. Kukub.— s,B47 lbs. Kota 8ahru.— 17,867 lbs. Bukit Toh A1ang.— 5,207 lbs. Kinta Kellas.— l2,6oo lbs. Ooodheart.— l,l4s lbs. Ledbury.— 3s,l77 lbs. Senawang.109 words
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Article2814 1914-01-10 10 The retirement of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain from political life announced this week lends interest to the following character study which appeared in The Liberal Daily News and Leader about eighteen months ago over the pen of A.G.G., who was at tbe time contributing a number2,814 words
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Article645 1914-01-10 10 Notes in General. The dates for the Easter Skye mooting of the Selangor Turf Club have been fixea for Saturday, April 11, and Easter Monday, April 18. Football. Championship Tables. The following were the positions of the Leagues when :£io mail left home on December 19:— Matches. Goals.645 words
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Article32 1914-01-10 10 An extensive coalfield is reported to have been discovered on tho Western Coast of Kabafuto (Saghalien). The Japanese Departmeut of Agriculture and Commerce will despatch experts to examine the deposits next spring.32 words
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Article63 1914-01-10 10 To-night's features at the Alhambra are a three-reel film drama entitled Found Again, and a two-reel comedy, Wifflos and tbe African Potentate, besides a new number of Path.'' s Animated Gazette. The Marl borough is featuring a Kalem two-reel production At the Foot of tbe Scaffold, and another two part63 words
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Article594 1914-01-10 11 Norn. Valoi. Botibs. Suuii. 3/- A.lla«ar 1/0 2/4 1 Anglo Java 4/- 5/1 Anglo Jobore 6/8 8/- Anglo Malay 8,9 9,6 1 Ayer Kuuing 8/- 10/ b 3/- Batang Malaka 1/S 4 1 liatu Caves 140/- 165/nom x.d. 1 batu Tiga 42,6 SO/1 Bukit Kajang '27/6 32/8/- Bukit594 words
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Article90 1914-01-10 11 10 Franer and N ave Ld 63.50 65.0 5 110 Howarth ErHkine Ld. 40.00 45.00 100 7% Pref. 90.00 103.00 10 Maynard Oft Ltd. 16.00 17.00 10 C.A.Ribeiro* Co., Ltd. 10.50 ll.OOnom IM R.Haturoavc Co. Ld. SO 00 105.00 100 7% Pref. 90.00 ***** 1 Shell Transport *Tg Co.90 words
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Letter104 1914-01-10 11 To Urn F.li'.i r i f Llir S'.r.iiU Times. Sir, —Am r< !>n Mnution has been made ill. utifyii.v B>y«ell id that of my brother frt >!• i itk Kox, ot Messrs. Robinson and Co., with tbe name of Alexander Frederick Fox, who i- now on his trial before104 words
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Letter226 1914-01-10 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A short time ago at a special meeting of tlie Muuicipal Commissioners, the President pointed out how the municipality were robbed by uii just landlords. He was quite ii<;lit in all he said, as I know from over twenty years226 words
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Letter398 1914-01-10 11 Sunday, January 11, 1914. St. Asukkw'm Catiikdual. First Sunday after Kpiphany. 7 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain). 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral), Introit, HI Si -rvice, Smart Hymn at Offertory, ft; Hymn at Communion, :U8 Hymn at Ablutions. US; Nunc Dimittis. 9.15 am.— Matins and Litany. First Lesson, Isiiiuh398 words
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Article60 1914-01-10 11 Accurilinu toTheChina Mail. the Hongkong branch of tin- Chartered liauk of India, Aus trulia and China lost J8.300 on Dcceuibcr 24 by honouring a cheque, drawn upon the account of a wealthy customer, wlncli suljm jiit-ntly turned out to be forged. The polico wero communicated with, ami the detective stuff60 words
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Advertisement50 1914-01-10 11 I Coughing into < Consumption •■Only a Couch hut you Btop it while it i- ONLY a cough. WATEBBURYS rVITACCLIZED HO LIVER OIL COMPOUND The li' .'.'.ion aciii for cniiil-i iaej ci'VJie r-ot'yln. CTJIIES that i* only a m i.. 1 1 y palatable. or a i.i. cHuuvm pLta cad50 words
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Advertisement48 1914-01-10 11 A bather went to bathe, named Bowes, A wicked urchin stole bis clothes, How he got h me nobody knows He wasn't dry. You should have heard the words be swore, Woise thin he'd ever I aid before He then took Wood- 1 Great Peppermint CoreHe didn't die48 words
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Advertisement483 1914-01-10 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. A PROGRAMME HARD TO BEAT F r the fcalurts it presents, is boing pnt on AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BFACH ROAP, TO-NIGHT. Second Show, 9 30 to 11 p.m. AND CONTAINS TWO 2-REEL FILMS AT THE FOOT OF THE SCAFFOLD A Splendid two-peeler Drama by the Htpworth483 words
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Advertisement274 1914-01-10 11 The Latest Craze TANGO TANGO 'MAURICE TANGO SUNSHINE TANGO (ARGENTINE TANGO I TANGO LAND A (NEGRETTA TANGO C 226 (WEDDING of the ROSE S.Moutrie&Co.,Ld. RAFFLES PLACE. Distributors for "His Master's Voice Machines and Records. THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC is tbe Specific for the Specif] complaint and of whati v..r Rtandiog. Prioe274 words
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Advertisement159 1914-01-10 11 BIIiHELIN EANS ORE I LEAGE DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner TO-NIGHT. Dancing after Dinner. MUSIC BY THE PARISIAN TRIO. The Brighton of Singapore. STonnto. m m Tel. 835. h fg Billiard* ea Vi e w Hotel Electric Light and Fans. ANNEXE siNOU ft double rooms, (jrovc Hotel Grove159 words
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Article1408 1914-01-10 12 IMPENDING FLOOD OF BIG lOANS. Effect on Old Securities la one roppect the year 191:1 U coniinp to a very unsatisfactory end, states Tbe Daily Telegraph, of December 9. In the financial. as well as in the political, world, it is leaving behind it an unusual amount1,408 words
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Article876 1914-01-10 12 Boyhood Days of a Misunderstood Genius. In bis youth Beethoven passed among the common people of Vienna for a fool, says The Hamburger Nacbrichten, and many even of the cultured and musical set were convinced of his madness. A work published by Hoffmann, of Stuttgart, entitled876 words
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Article1765 1914-01-10 12 On December 12, Macmillan's published Theodore Roosevelt, an autobiography, which was reviewed in The Evening Standard as follows With such a figure as ex-President Roosevelt as the centrepiece, and bis career as the surrounding, a big book might be expected. Here it is, in more than ono sense1,765 words
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Article584 1914-01-10 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and departures. The following j as-ergcr bookings to the Straits are taken trom the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement*, subsequent to the issnanoe of this list in584 words
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Advertisement287 1914-01-10 12 Crude Oil Engines IN STOCK. One Horizontal Robson Crude Oil Engine 3ts B. 11. P., newly arrived and can be seen on testin; bench. PRICE $450. One Horizontal Robson Crude Oil Engine 32 B. H. P., Newly arrived and ready for shipment. PRICE $2,200. The Singapore General Electrical Engineering CO.,287 words
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Advertisement46 1914-01-10 13 fe leading B I beer in t\)\% I couuftnj and efluuatcd bxj Everybody! SoU Agents m 6cl)n.mctjcr&C o Ctd. DIAMOND GROOVED MANGLES *W FOR SHEET RUBBER. LATEX CUPS. GLASS. PORCELAIN. ALUMINIUM. TERNE PLATE. FULL STOCKS ON HAND. CATALOGUES AND PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. Malacca, Seremban and London.46 words
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Advertisement478 1914-01-10 13 ONE DOLLAR BARGAINS AT WHITEftWAY'S CHEAP SALE. wtk ri%m d byt Qalte ths latent B»yle and \>y C f much worn. White with.- oharcd Wonderful Value in Ladiet' White b"^ StraW edKi Fl in n%v^ Cawn 810u5... stj.e as sVetch. Tri m o.n. J*^ B^T^oXutTZ* acd Swiss Embroidery and fine478 words
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Advertisement1148 1914-01-10 14 LARBEBT PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EABTERM COMPANY. A PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. 9 THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE i Winchester HouM, Singapore LONDON OFFICE I SS, O- Jawry, EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supnma Ooart of Bngland, and complies witb tba Britiab Life Assuranoe1,148 words
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Advertisement575 1914-01-10 14 BAWKWa. OEUT»CH-«8l»TI8CHE B/MK. ••in Mis dp ciPim IN lull 7,IOO,M«). Head Ofßco. Shanghai, Board of Direotors... ..Ber in. BRANCHES i Borlia, Calootta, Hamborg, Canton Hankow, Hongkong, Kob. Poking, Tientsin, Tsinanfu, Tsicgtau, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Bank foer Handel und Industrie Berliner575 words
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Advertisement1100 1914-01-10 14 INSURANCE. A PURE AND GROWING ESTATE is implied in the holding of a Life losurance policy. Yet few people realize the truth of this. Take for instance a policy for 1 10,000 which is guaranteed to the estate on the death of the bolder by the payment of small anun&l1,100 words
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Article984 1914-01-10 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Some Stirring Recollections. Writing in The Daily Chronicle of December 10, Charles L. Freeston says Thrilling memories are recalled by the death of Camille Jenatzy, wbo was killed in the Belgian Ardennes by a dumdum ballet while on a hunting expedition.984 words
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Article140 1914-01-10 15 Nature's mockery of eugenics was strikingly illustrated in Jersey City, when the first prize in the better babies contest was awarded to a boy fourteen months old, wbo was appraised by tbe judges at 100 per cent, perfect." The Telegraph says the child is a waif140 words
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Advertisement167 1914-01-10 15 WESTINGHOUSE SILENT, ROCKER-JOINT CHAIN DRIVES iMORSE PATENTS) SILENT 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 Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. FORD167 words
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Advertisement147 1914-01-10 15 I I If you want a really m I FIRST CLASS TYRE I I use only S CONTINENTALI I ili-Ribbed t Square Tread. M Ih HI I FRESH STOCKS I from all dealers and garages or from the K I CONTINENTAL TYRE AND RUBBER CO. 1 Abrams' Motor Hiring Transport147 words
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Advertisement899 1914-01-10 16 "FIBROCEMENT" j Is made of the best PORTLAND CEMENT reinforced wi'.h Asbestos. It has therefore the strength and durability of CONCRETE, and the FIRE and HEAT resisting qualities of ASBESTOS. R SUPPLIES IN H 0 A s Slates for Roofs J I Sheets for Ceilings. r On C U•• They899 words
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Advertisement537 1914-01-10 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOWE TO UT. No. .16-15. Ntil Rotd, to be lot. Apply to Tan Cbow Pin, No. M, 1! ut Qaay. 6 1 10 1 FiifiNlbHEO REBIDENCEB TO LET. Bon Ledi, oC Tanjong Katocg and 400, Serangoou lioad. Apply H. Somapab. 19, Raffle" Place, or 017,537 words
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Advertisement663 1914-01-10 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Ship-Chani>lki:s, Oovkknmknt and Minhipal Contractors, Gknkral Imi-ortki:s and E "OUTERS AND C'IMMISSION AI.KNTS, Sol* Agents for Globe Fluid The Ideal K.uid for Craning and Prcterving Boilers. New Shipment Just Imported i iAsbestcs Llit Co.-d Millboard, racking, Sheets, Tape, Screw Auger?, American Axe?, Moulder's663 words
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Advertisement499 1914-01-10 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FMMU. I'o y and Tarriage. Mai! $;76. Apply A.J. Amcry, Victoria Street. M 18 1 FURNITURE FOR SALE. At a very rcodeiata price, pifficient to completely turnieh a flat. Apply C D c/o Straits Times. 21 14 1 COMPOUND HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 6), Scotts Risd. For499 words
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Advertisement681 1914-01-10 16 SINGAPORE CLU. FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures fir tho current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by tho socrctarics of tho various dubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Keppel Golf Club. Mondays, Wednesdays681 words
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