The Straits Times, 12 January 1914
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Title Section13 1914-01-12 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.387 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JANUARY 12. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement162 1914-01-12 1 THE CELEBRATED < White Horse ICOTCt W U WHIMt Esiablishid 1743. 11 Years Old. /top notch\ \SCOTCH. INCLUDING DUTY. PRICE: $1.60 per Bottle. $18.30 per Case. ROBEY *i united 2 SEMI-DIESEL ENGINEERS CRUDE LIMITED, OIL SINGAPORE, iPKTr^fKTirc IPOH> PENANG> MALACCA> Lj IN VJ I IN Lj O BANGKOK. SEREMBAN. MEDAN.162 words
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Advertisement156 1914-01-12 1 Young Women's Christian Association. TEN DAYS BUILDING CAMPAIGN BEGINS TO-DAY. WILL YOU HELP? Subscriptions may be sent to any of the Ladies of the General Committee or be given to any of the collectors holding a signed collecting book. Cheques should be crossed and made payable to Mr. A. Long,156 words
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Advertisement9 1914-01-12 1 GOODRICH I TYRES. Soli gbnts ADAVISON. GILFILLAN CO LTD.9 words
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Article804 1914-01-12 2 FOUNDERS AFTER COLLISION WITH HOPPER. Remarkable Escape of Crew. One of the most remarkable accidents ever recorded in the annuls of the Navy occurred when the submarine C 14, of the Devonport flotilla foundered after collision with a hopper in Plymouth Sound. But all on board, twenty in804 words
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Article197 1914-01-12 2 It is generally maintained, says a writer in the Westminster Gazette, that we live longer than the ancients did. Bat researches among the tombs of Roman times in Italy and Spain are far from proving this. There was certainly a larger infant mortality, but the expectation of life between197 words
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Article94 1914-01-12 2 The new twin screw steamer Carnarvonshire, which Messrs. Workman, Clark and Co. have been constructing for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, was launched on December 18 from tbeir yard at Belfast. A finely modelled twin-screw vessel of 9,400 grogs regiser, the Carnarvonshire is fitted with all the latest appliances94 words
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Advertisement298 1914-01-12 2 Nerve Strain Mr. B. C. HUCKS (the wc'l-known Flyinjr Man), of 5, Queen's Gate Terrace, London, England, writes: "1 really must express my appreciation of Phosferine. Some time back I felt myself in a curious state of nervoui tension, brought on, no doubt, by the severe strain caused by flying298 words
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Advertisement16 1914-01-12 2 For colio and windy Bpaama. Take Wcod»' I Oreat Pepptrtoint Core, bold eTerjsLerr, Woenta a bottle. >16 words
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Advertisement482 1914-01-12 2 After Illness After t racking effects cf fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of the body needs strengthening. It if not enough merely to take tonics or artificial stimulants, for onfy by building-up every part of the body can health be regained. SCOTT'S Emulsion is a pure482 words
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Advertisement201 1914-01-12 2 $^i \Ls*^~T^f/ TKADI MARK >wVT*^*. M V > '7 i^'VANA'^li' I BRAND V&?2! I Tonic k Gives abundant health and |gj vitality after illness PI Hi 7/fS \TWT\ Blood-Enriching ?,'H^ ytU, W«A Nerve-Nourishing SV7 X6^o zz-T—j. Brain-Vitalising (V i \i i j 2>-{y I F:-=:F Strengthening PV<j S ss 4201 words
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Article1510 1914-01-12 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation. CHAIRMAN'S EPITOME OF PAST YEAR. Company's Financial Position. The ordinary general meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company was held on December 10, at the offices j of the company, 122, Leadenhall street, E.G., Sir Thomas Sutherland, G.C.M.G., LL.D. (chairman of the company), presiding.1,510 words
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Advertisement256 1914-01-12 3 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKEr. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. #VICKERVS RELIABLE WATCHES. =SSiMOST RELIABLE EN6LIBH MAKE LEVER WATGHEB. 9cf. Oold £8 SO 18ot Gj'd 14 5 O Sterling Silver 1 10 o Gan meal O 17 6 WATCHES CLOCKS ~^\\L SJM^' EVERY KIND. S No. t256 words
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Advertisement53 1914-01-12 3 GRAPHITE LUBRICATION. By aging this method it is olaimtd C ylindtr lubrication cost is reduced in eitbfr team, Oaa, or Oil Eagine«. FueJ Con«amo ti id is rcdaoed 5% to 13% and Piiton Ring», Va'.vea and VaWe Gears, are protected (com weir Tbo Borneo Company, Limitrd, Singapore, Kill send particulars53 words
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Advertisement360 1914-01-12 3 PREPAID TO YOUR PORT. |^-»J»""£'3 t«tory llwfoM.'itridc'lJkiilkL MEAD »-5" Coventry Flyoru ttlXmi"'™" £3 WtodSO bJMFAn CYCLE COMPANY. \gf ITICMU Dsftasit LIVERPOOL. C.talotu.s can b. obtained, en sppllc.tion. ffr.ni OosPins C... C .»t 3.9 i». R.bl.son Rd ■asjaaaajsjb FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Per Month. COMPRISING: 4 Bags Mixed Food -Bedding Shoeing (as360 words
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Advertisement263 1914-01-12 3 Weill Zerner, DIAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWELLERS AND WATCH DEFERS. Head Offloe 99, Boulevard Magenta, Pari,. BoL Importers for The World-Renowned Wlktor'n Light and Agents of the Roskopf Patent Watch lATiktorin Light. hl^ Th« WiktoHn Light is the most moiorn and up-to-date Laghting System. Patented all over the World. Jj^ JgP Not263 words
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Advertisement671 1914-01-12 4 SIEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throng!) Bills of Lading Issued (or China Coast, I'ornian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leavo Singapore on or about— I MAIL LINES J Homeward (for Europe). I671 words
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Advertisement632 1914-01-12 4 STEAiEI SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be wen Yokohama via port^ to Marseilles, i.nd Antworp, under mail contract I :b the Imperial Japanose Oovornment. Che New Tviu-screw btiamers maictaining bib service havo been npecially designed and ionstructeJ. and are fitted with a'l632 words
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Advertisement824 1914-01-12 4 STEAMER SAILIH6S. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LP. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bitnt, Semera Bachok, Ktlantan. Tabai, Baognara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laeon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Cdparture a.s. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 14 i. BORIBAT Jan. 14 Jan. 17 NO STEIMER Jan. 18824 words
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Advertisement517 1914-01-12 4 STEAMER SAIUNIS. j HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. A*> DEUTSCH OAMPFSCKIFF FAHRTSGEB. "HANSA" BREMEN. Comblried Service. The Btoamers of th. sa Companies maintain rrgular sorvic batween H*mtuir-;, Bremoa .ntwerp. Rottordam and Eal Jea an 1 tuo traits, China and Japan. Homeward', they are despatched fortif'btly (or Havre and Hamburg and oacj517 words
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Advertisement659 1914-01-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ~N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tho Ust and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly frcm Bremon, Hamburg, v.a Kotterdttm. Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Geaon, Naples (conn<.tcting Marseille?, Naples, Aiexandtia, and vine vorsa) Port Sa:a, Sac^. Aden, Colombo, Ptin&ag Singarorc HongVoDg, Shanghai TsiDgiau,659 words
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Advertisement265 1914-01-12 5 CHUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Hutienbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. I THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. Establlahed 1883) MANUFACTURBRB OF PURE"«* ROPE 38TRAND OABLEILAIO 4 BTRAND 1/3* to 12* 6* to 10" 8* to 10" Price*. Sample* and toll particulars ill be tcrwardt-d on applioatiou to Agent265 words
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Advertisement855 1914-01-12 5 I^i-GIE^ 0 CIGARETTES. Kor the t-ake of your health, smcko pure cigarettes tl a' crctain no foreign malter, iujaiicus lo heart, t MM :<nd luog.°. "ritate Express" ti^im tlet are uia'e iv pe r fectly h}g ccicf^ctorio-. ai d art eat r< ly tre.) f.-cm all hi ujfjl njit'.cr. No.855 words
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Advertisement606 1914-01-12 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT*. CARPENTERS WANTED. Wtu'id, 10 CMMM carpenters acd 1 ioreman carpenter. PATENT FIBRB COMPANY. U 1 11 1 WANTED A SURVEYOR BY THE P. W. D, NEGUI SEMBILA*'.' Api licacts should bs tbor^ntjlily t refie'ent in the v i- of the thcodo'i'c acd level, accu i. timed to plottiDK606 words
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Advertisement157 1914-01-12 5 IMP IS ALL THAT A GOOD SOAP SHOULD BE, AND IN ADDITION DOES ALL THAT A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT CAN DO. GERMS AND MICROBES CANNOT LIVE WHERE IT IS USED. BUT CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH REIGN SUPREME TWO SEATt'R VULCAN FOR SALE. lfl'.'i Modi I, V, ry roomy, rocently overbatiUd and piictcd,157 words
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Advertisement470 1914-01-12 6 UNIVERSAL Patent Fumi ator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DBPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F MS. WHITE ANT f AND IN G3B ON NEAItLY EVERY ROBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS; AYLESBURY GARLAND. LD., IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. New Stock of New Books Just Received. China470 words
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Advertisement262 1914-01-12 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd. Mesßrs. Keily and W»!bl.. Ltd Rafies Hatei. Adelpbi Hotel. Hotel de l'Enrope Hotel van Wijk, Stamlord Bctd. M.'Spi-r. Eota Co., 90, Bras Ba-.ah Ko»d Ttt Retreahment Buffet. Tank Rood Hailwuj Station. I262 words
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Advertisement219 1914-01-12 6 U&de in Dublin. BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION By READ BROTHERS, u»a«i Dog's Head Guinness with the Dog's Head Label 00 •very bottle. Is superior to any jtout bec»ui« It is brewed from the only stout water ia the world; the DUBLIN WATER. Keeps in all climates. Always uniform and standard219 words
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Advertisement150 1914-01-12 6 FISH BRAND KEROSENE FISH ■SL^Ss^Js* BRAND "C •il^ Mp|Pggk 9VllfU of 2 Tins. > '^fJjPQMraß^^ The Best Oil on the Market for House Lighting. Trade Mark. OBTAINABLE FROM: CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular Road. CHOP EE HIN, 30<, Beach Road. CHOP ENG150 words
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Article118 1914-01-12 7 FIXTURES. Monday, January 12. High Water, 9.36 a.m.. 11 45 p.m. Tuesday, January 13. High Water, 10.39 a.m. Wednesday, January 14. High Water, 0.1 J a.m., MM a.m. Thursday, January 15. High Water, O.VS a.m.. 0 4 p.iu B. I. homeward mail closes. Friday, January 16. High118 words
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Article144 1914-01-12 7 TO-DAT. P. Swettenham and Tclok Anson IViak 8 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Batu Paliat Aing Leong 3pm Hdii^U'in^. Aiiiuy and Swatow Glenfalloch 4pm Bangkok Proteus 4 pm To-morrow. Korimon Mersing 9 am Cueob Sultana 9 am l'ontianak Singkawang 11 am l'ort Swettenbam and Penang144 words
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Article40 1914-01-12 7 The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Nore is due at IVnany at 2 p.m. to-morrow, and calls at Port Swettenham en route to Singapore. Sho may be expected here on or about Fiiday afternoon, January 16.40 words
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Article66 1914-01-12 7 UirT -!1NUAFOK». 1. Dec. U P. O. Dec. 15 X. DL L. I»,>c. 18 U. I. I),,. M. M. Dec. 26 P. .V O. Dm 29 N. D. L. Ik i n. I .Ian. 5 M. M. .Ian. 0 I'. .V J.in. H N. 1>. L. January66 words
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Article573 1914-01-12 7 Latest Arrivals. B.in Hiu (iuan. liiit. sti. '21:! tons. Captain WakMBL Jan 11. From Pontiunak, Jan 8. G.c. and :lfi d.p. Thong Kk. For l'ontianak, Inc. IMs. Han ft lam Dut. str. 222 tous, Odink, Jan 10 From Pontianak, Jan H. G.c. and to d.p. Tlioii^ Hk. ForSa'u'ra",573 words
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112 1914-01-12 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day; TAN JONG PAOAR. E*3T Wharf Basin Hong Moh. W. Section No. l...Taroba, M. Treub, (jailoa. Sbiibs Wharf Aniagißan Maru. Maim W. Sbct. No. 2...Ka\vachi Maru, B...Glenfarg 4...8cng1»e. 6 ..Charon. B.. .Kuala, Lycaon, Medusa. Niw Dock 7...112 words
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Article167 1914-01-12 7 Arrivals. Per str. Lady Weld, Jan 13.— From Malacca Messrs. McUill, Ho.-c, C. C. Malet, aud Dunn. Per str. Japara, Jau 12. From Palembang Mi. and Mrs. I'ontman. Per str. Ipoh, Jan 12. From T. Anson via ports Messrs. Mcadc, Ha ley, Ponsford, Bonds, Walsh, S. H.167 words
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Article167 1914-01-12 7 There is a general conseni'is of opinion among Colombo merchants th:it the customs have recently been putti> g a too literal inter ['rotation on tin- MrrchandiM Marks Ordinance No. 13 of IBS 9. In the course of enquiries for opinious on the subject of a letter from Sir167 words
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Article73 1914-01-12 7 Ti.e Castleliold (Klang} Rubber Estate?, Limited, is ci at inn 10,000 p m ml shares, mUh the capiUl £'45,000, 2,000 being ■BattM to the payment for liosapenna Estate, consisting of 540 acres, of which 302 are planted with rubber, the oldest of which is 2J years old. Eight thousand of73 words
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Article275 1914-01-12 7 EXCMANOE SmaAPOBB. JanlabV 12, 1914. On London bant 4 m/t 2/4 Demand 2/4 PriTate«m/s 2/4 3 i 3 m/s 2/4^ On Obbkawi Bank d/d 28PA i Private 8 m/s 244 1 I On Fbanob Bank d/d 2941 Private 8 m/s 1 11 1 On India Bank T.275 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1914-01-12 7 10 10 Ampang 9.10 10.00 1 1 AyerWeng I.CO 10 10 Belat 2.40 2.70 10 10 Bruang 0.50 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10.25 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 1.80 10 10 Kinta Association 11.00 12.E0 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.15.0 £1 Lahat Miner 4.25 6.00 10 0 Malayan Collieries185 words
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Article627 1914-01-12 7 v 3£3 Bu y"- BeUer9 2/- 2/- Allagai 1/6 2/£1 £1 Anglo Java 8/9 4/9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8/9 9/6 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka -/9 1/8 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 2.1.0 2.7.6 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoh ./6 /9 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.7.6 1.12.1 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang 2.2.6627 words
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Article128 1914-01-12 7 Value 2 Buyers. Se!l*» £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/0 11 £1 £1 Prel. 1.2.0 1.8.6 6/- 6/- Electric T'ways 4/- 4/8 10 10 Fraser A Neave 68.f0 55.(0 50 60 Hammer Co. ICO.CO 107.50 100 Howartb Erskioe 4i.( 0 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Rats Bro, Def. 180.00128 words
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Advertisement91 1914-01-12 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January 13. At saleroom, frochoM godown property situate at Mohd. Sultan lload, at '2.3 January 18. At salerooms, freehold re--i lfiiti.il |>rcn> rty known an rYriiliill, Orange drove K.i.id and Nor. 61, 65 and 66, Kanisah Marican Hoad, at 2.80. January 14.— At saleroom, Chinese91 words
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Advertisement214 1914-01-12 7 SOLE AOEWTS FOR HOLM AN^ ROCK DRILLS. \V^ Telephone T^ XAV^ f\fV^W\ In the S. African aovernment Stope Drill Contest (Johannesburg). 1909-10, these Drills divided the FIRST and SECOND PRIZES Of £5,000 IN COMPETITION WITH Drills ot &O OTHER MAKERS. INSIST ON GETTING "SHELL" CARLSBERG BEER^ Sole Agents THE EAST214 words
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Advertisement67 1914-01-12 7 A HOST ENJOYABLE MULTIREEL FILM: THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE V picting a Qrcat Imaginary Expedition to the Polar R^gioap, HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIOOE ROAD. IN CONNBCTIOK WITH SO RUNS THE WAV. (Social Comely) A.B. NEVER KNOWN TO SMILE. (Fare Cimo^y) A.B. THE SMUGGLER'S PRISONER. (Thrllinx Drama) MELISS. SCENTING67 words
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1092 1914-01-12 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. STRIKES IN AFRICA. We cannot tell yet how slight or how serious the railway strike in South Africa is to be. From many recent events in that country wo conclude that it has become tbe domicile of a great many hot headed, ill disciplined,1,092 words
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Article14 1914-01-12 8 Mr. Lim Nee Soon has been appointed a member of tbe Rural Board, Singapore.14 words
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Article23 1914-01-12 8 The ontput of the 'f ronoh mines for December is as follows:— From mine 2,252 picula, from tribators 140 piculs, total 2.3J2 piculs.23 words
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Article24 1914-01-12 8 With reference to tbe Dacca manoeuvres, tbe 123 rd Outrams Rifles have done a record march from Burma to Manipur, where they now are.24 words
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Article44 1914-01-12 8 Information has been received from tho Consul-General for the Netherlands that the gasbuoy off Pollux Island lat. 0 des 10 ruin. V, long. 104 deg. 48 mm. K. has drifted away and that it will take some time to replace. Mariners are warned accordingly.44 words
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Article14 1914-01-12 8 The Strait* Motor Oarage, Orchard Road forward us their calendar for the current year.14 words
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Article27 1914-01-12 8 Letters patent under the public seal of the Colony have been formally issued in connec tion with tbe appointment of Mr. P. J. Sproule as pnisne judge.27 words
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Article27 1914-01-12 8 We have to acknowledge tbe receipt of two handsome calendar* in English and Chinese from the Borneo Company, Ltd. They are very beautifully printed in brilliant colours.27 words
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Article33 1914-01-12 8 The Netherlands Government will be represented by Dr. O. van Iteraon, jun., professor at tbe Technical University of Delft, at the International Rubber Congress and Exhibition to be held at Batavia in September.33 words
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Article39 1914-01-12 8 Two of tbe European professors at the Tongsban Engineering College bavo arrived at Peking, with a very fine Rilver servicn to be presented to President Yuan Shibkai, from the staff and all tbe pupils, as a New Year gift.39 words
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Article44 1914-01-12 8 J. H. "Tientsin" Brown, now awaiting trial on a charge of arson, has not been üblo, so far, to find the $2,000 gold bail required by the American Consul (ioneriil, and remains in custody at the British gaol in Tientsin, says a China paper.44 words
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Article38 1914-01-12 8 Tbe Penang creditors of the Bank en Handelsvereeniging Naudin ten Cate and Co. have mostly been paid, and tbe re mainder are getting full payment from Medan. It is expected there will be a surplus for the shareholders.38 words
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Article47 1914-01-12 8 Mr. J. McNeil, who with Mr. Chimanlal, has visited various colonies on behalf of tbe Indian Government, to see the conditions under which Indian labour is employed, is now engaged at Delhi, and a report will be drawn up in the course of the current cold weather.47 words
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Article50 1914-01-12 8 Tbe total amount of rice exported from Sidm from January 1, 1913, up to December 18, was 1,140,852 tons, against 538,770 tons in 1912. The latest report? from Saigon say that business is quiet, buyers everywhere awaiting lower prices on account of good reports coming from all the producing countries.50 words
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Article95 1914-01-12 8 At'ention is called to the notice published elsewhere of the Maud Allan— Chcrniavtiky performances which take place at the Victoria Theatre on February 4, 5 and 6 next. Tho booking plans, it should to noted, will be open from to morrow morning at the Robinson Piano Co. There has been95 words
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Article89 1914-01-12 8 A sad New Year's Eve tragedy occurred on Snnnycroft estate, Ruanwella, Ceylon, Mr. A. Hammond, an assistant superintendent, losing bis life as tbe result of a powder explosion. He was attempting to make fireworks at the time and the explosion killed him instantly. An inquest was held on New Year's89 words
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Article66 1914-01-12 8 Ceylon, as is well known, is noted for the gems mined from its bowels, but it is not often that such a rich find has been made as that reported from tbe Ralnapura district a fortnight ago, namely, a sapphire weighing nearly 900 carats in the rough, and which when66 words
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Article86 1914-01-12 8 'Ihe charge against Mr. C. W. F. Van Cnyleuburg was mentioned at Ipnh police court on Saturday. Mr. Wyatt said that a aim of 5879-M1 had been handed to Mr. V. II Pc irson in connection with the case and he wUhed to deposit it with the <•■ urt pend86 words
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Article133 1914-01-12 8 While Capt. Welsh of the steamer Kedah, which was at anchor off tbe Fort, Penang, and his chief engineer, Mr. J. W. Hosey, wero at breakfast on Friday they saw a man float iog in the water and clinging to a log no', a hundred yards away from the steamer.133 words
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Article118 1914-01-12 8 An extraordinary general meeting of tbe Jendarata Rubber Co I .til was held at Bangkok on December 29, for the purpose of confirming a resolution passed at tbe last extraordinary fcen- ral meeting in favonr of adopting new articles of association and of iocreaning the capital by 10,000 shares of118 words
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Article113 1914-01-12 8 The police aro, at tbe momont, investigat ing tbe circumstances surro. .tiding a serious outbreak of fire which oc.i. red yesterday in Kampong Bauru Road. It was during tlit afternoon that tbe fir* brigade received o*ll to tbe house of Syed bin Mohamed Taip, a schoolmaster at tbe neighbouring Malay113 words
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Article432 1914-01-12 8 The marriage of Mr. Ooh Hood Kiat, the popular secretary of thr Straits Chinese Literary Association, with tho daughter of the late Mr. Lee Keng Hoc, took place on Saturday. An engagement is announced between Walter James Dow, son of the late Walter Norton, Dow, of the432 words
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Article160 1914-01-12 8 An extraordinary r< neral meeting of the Dominion Rubber Co., I. til was held in the Chamber of Commerce Roonip, Shanghai, on December 80, for tho purpose of confirming the special resolutions proposed by Mr. J. C. E. Douglas, and seconded by Mr. K. \V. Sutterle at160 words
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Article200 1914-01-12 8 Tbe following is communicated to ns The Building laiupaigu bouan to ilay with subscriptions already in band amounting to 110,000. The results of the Memtxrg' Self Denial effort show hew earnestly the membars thi'iuHtlwH have entered into the campaign. A tiny niil'H christening tithe given some months200 words
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Article207 1914-01-12 8 Mention was made on Saturday, in the fourth court, by Inspector Kenny, of two charges of cheating which have boon brought against a European, John William Ntile Hammond. The story of the case, as outlined by tho Inspector, was that Hammond on December 81 secured employment207 words
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Advertisement284 1914-01-12 8 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. THE PRICE OF THE FAMOUS 12 H.P. ROVER RemtlDß at $3,500 complete. BUT includes for 1614 a 12-toU dynamo lighting wt. A oable ha* just been received that a large shipment tf the NEW SEASON'S MODEL is now on the way,284 words
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Advertisement170 1914-01-12 8 TWO SPLENDID SUBJECTS Throughly appreciative and well above the ordinary, vi/ FOUND AGAIN A Vitascope Comedy Drama IN 3 PARTS WIFFLES AND THE AFRICAN POTENTATE An M. Prince Special in 3 Parts NEW NUMBER OF PATHE 8 ANIMATED GAZETTE ENJOYABLE SECOND-SHOW PROGRAMME 9.80 TO 11 P.M. AT THE ALHAMBRA Biach170 words
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Article482 1914-01-12 9 ARMED BOER FORCES BEING MOBILISED. More Outrages on Trains. Rbl-tkb's Tklkcb.w. London, January 10. There have been two attempts to dynamite trains in tbe Transvaal. The engine of the Cape mail was damaged and the rails were torn up. but nobody was hurt. The Government has acted482 words
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Article190 1914-01-12 9 BVLTIC SEA VILLAGES SWEPT AWAY. Many People Drowned. KlDTak's I I Ht>RA« London, January 10. A Ivoeslin mrssa^ says the dam I Oetwi .v the I!.llti,: Sui and BukoW Lake hax burst. One rillagu in the vicinity Ins been inundate i am] a hundredTillage*! are missing. Troops190 words
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Article94 1914-01-12 9 Drastic Action Against the Trust System. Rbutebs Tbleora*. London, January 10. Washington telegrams state that the ten tative draft of the anti-trust legislation prepared by a majority of members of tbe judiciary committee of the House of Representatives covers interlocking directorates, trade relations, regulation of prices, injunction proceedings94 words
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Article41 1914-01-12 9 Nine Million People Said to Be Starving. RjCTBII'S TeLBOIIAM. London, January 10. A Tokio message says tho official report of the famine relief association says nine million people are starving in the Hokkaido and north -eastern prefectures.41 words
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Article99 1914-01-12 9 Reutir's Telegfam London, January 10. A Strassburg message says Lieutenant Foerstner, who appealed against the sentence passed upon him for abuse of power at iliern. has been acquitted. Col. Router and Lieut. Schad have both been acquitted. I In: OsTASIATISCHE LLOYD TkLKQR**. Berlin, January 10. Colonel Reuter and99 words
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Article86 1914-01-12 9 Rki i m's Telegram. London, January 11. Trieste message? say that Turkish officers and troops were not allowed to bind at Valona. When they arrive 1 they wero placed in quarantine under a guard of Austrian marines and are being sent back to Turkey. Dbb Oktasiatiscbi Lloyd Tblbobak.86 words
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Article21 1914-01-12 9 Rutku's Tklkcrax. London, January 12. Reuter wires from Peking that a Prosiden tial mandate has been issued dissolving parliament.Reuter - 21 words
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Article25 1914-01-12 9 Km Tin's Tilkhkam. Luii dou, January 11. Mr. Bryce on elevation to the peerage takeg the title of Viscount Bryce ol Dech mount.25 words
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Article20 1914-01-12 9 rUcriß s Tklkouam. London, January 11. An Algiers message says Mr. Lloyd George has departed for Marseilles.20 words
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Article17 1914-01-12 9 Kbcter's Tklborah. London, January 11. Presidios and Villa witb tho rebel forces have occupied Ojinaga.17 words
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Article93 1914-01-12 9 DKB OsTASIATI-tOBI LIoYO TeLBGKAM. Berlin, January lo The Porte, in replying to complaints by the British and Italian ambassadors gives an assurance that the decisions of the Powers in Albania will be obeyed. Sofia confirms Jho.nows of a Turko Bulgarian alliance, adding that it has ben con- eluded93 words
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Article51 1914-01-12 9 DSR <>ST iSIAUSI UH LIOVH TeLEDRAM. Berlin, January 10. Uerr Baliin, head of tho Hamburg Amerika line, has had an audience with the Kaiser on tbe subject of differences with the Nord deutcher Lloyd. Herr Sachae, a partcr of Carlowit/. and Co., has been elected a senator, at51 words
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Article175 1914-01-12 9 ANOTHER B4D INCIDENT IN AFRICA. Alleged Cruelty Produces Riot. RaOTH'l TILBORAM. London, January 11. A Capetown message says a large body of natives broke oat of their compound at Jagersfontein mine in the Free State and attacked the whites. Five hundred white citizens defended themselves. The mine boys175 words
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Article439 1914-01-12 9 Successful Conclusion of Spring Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 10. There was a good attendance at the races this afternoon, and beautiful weather prevailed. It has beon one of the most successful of meetings. There was excellent clean racing with all the runners genuine triers,439 words
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Article1719 1914-01-12 9 THE INAUGURATION OF DIRECT COMMUNICATION. n Pleasant Celebration. The following is an account, sent by a correspondent, of the proceedings that attended the actual inauguration of the new direct communication between Malacca and Europe: The Nippon Yusen Kaitiha steamer Atsuta Mam (Captain Kon) arrived off Malacca to1,719 words
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Article43 1914-01-12 9 Quotations Current on Saturday. The East Asiatic Company favour as with the following report The market in I<ondon on Saturday was qniet. The closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/0} Forward 8/First latex crepo, delivery next three months 2/2$43 words
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Article59 1914-01-12 9 RlLTll'i TbLBOBAH. London, January 11. A New York correspondent says gunmen have been troublesome lately, and there has been an extraordinary affray, a gang firing at the reception committee arriving at a dance in the Bowery. The latter drew their revolvers and .routed their assailants. The only victim59 words
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Article108 1914-01-12 9 At the Menglembu Lode Syndicate's meeting it was reported that the gross profit for the yoar was $125,540. After all allowances had been made, there was a net profit of $68,404, which, with last year's balance, left at credit $1.15,U7h. It was recommended that $15,000 go to108 words
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Article140 1914-01-12 9 The meeting of the P. A. M. at Teluk Alison next Sunday will be on important one for the planting industry, says the Times of Malaya of the Bth iujt. The most important matter on the agenda is, of course, the reduction of wages question. That140 words
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Article98 1914-01-12 9 Major E. W. Mayor, the naturalist, who baa been conducting a campaign in Ceylon col letting skins of wild animals for the British Museum and the Bombay Natural History Society, has, owing to the sodden state of the jungles, returned to Colombo to arrange his batch of xkins, which comprises98 words
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Article968 1914-01-12 9 THE CRITICAL POSITION OF CONSOLS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 10. We have bad Consols down this week to about 71, the lowest point recorded for many years. Indeed, allowing (or the fact that the interest is now only 2J per cent., as compared with the sweet968 words
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Article268 1914-01-12 10 Proposed Amendment of Principal Ordinance. It is notified in the Government Gazette tl.at .in ordinance to aim nd tbe Liquors iti'Minit' Ui.iuiance, l'X)9, is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council. The uiateiial .-nut ndmcntH made* by this bill to the principal ordinance are the following268 words
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Article687 1914-01-12 10 Adventures of Exiles Who Have Escaped. The story of Mine. Hreshkovsky's attempt ed escape from Siberia is one of those mci dents in tlic life of Siberian political* which introduce in tin otherwise tragic history if the Russian revolutionary movement rii element of romance. Such incidents are,687 words
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Article1498 1914-01-12 10 URGE EXPENDITURE ON NEW BUILDINGS. Health Greatly Improved. Tbo fourth annual general meeting of Tangkah Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on December 15, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, Cannon-street, E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said In regard to capital!1,498 words
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Article179 1914-01-12 10 t Serious Charge of Criminal Breach Of Trust. Geow Teck Seng, the clerk formerly in the employ of the Nestle and Anglo- Swiss Milk Co., was arraigned before Mr. Justice Sproule at the Assizes to day on three charges of criminal breach of trust. The first charge179 words
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Article315 1914-01-12 10 Some Important Additions to the Old Bill. An ordinance to amend The Minor Offences Ordinance 1906 is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council, which will give power to the Inspector General of Police to make rules, subject to tho approval of the Governor in Council,315 words
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Article248 1914-01-12 10 Gigantic Soap Works Pnuected For Shanghai. Wo take the following from the North China Daily News of January 1. n^will be remembered that the report was deuieit through Reuter when made public at home: An important addition is to be made to the industries of Shanghai248 words
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Article1089 1914-01-12 10 Miss Maud A Han is the mode of the moment. All London," as the posters say, or at any rate, a much of London as can squeeze itself into the Palace Theatre of Varieties, is making a point of seeing her, wag what Mr. W. B. Walkley,1,089 words
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Article94 1914-01-12 10 Tho Pulladium management have definitely d-jcided to open their new bouse on the 22nd inst., and from that date, therefore, the Singipoie public will have the opportunity to witness picture and other shows under the conditions of a modern theatre with up-to-date appliances and every attribute of comfort.94 words
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Letter147 1914-01-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The announcement of the appeal for 975,000 puts me in mind of the fact that no balance sheet has yet been presented of the Y. M. C. A. Building Fund that was raised 6 years ago.147 words
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Letter49 1914-01-12 10 To the Editot of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your leadiog article which appeared in tho Straits Times of January 6, I beg to state that 1 am not in favour of double tapping. Yours, ota, E. D. Bkyce. Tehran. January 11, 1914.49 words
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Article503 1914-01-12 10 Serious Fracas at the Sailors' Home. There were wild scenes at the Sailors' Homo in North Bridge Hood, last night disorder and confusion reigned for Borne time and, as the result of injuries he received, one man, a young steward, is at present in hospital. Tho trouble503 words
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Article67 1914-01-12 10 I'.ukit Katil— 6,6oo lbs. British 80rne0— 16,923 lbs. Taiping Kubb-r Estates.— 6,ooo lbs. Bukit K. B.— November 3,300., December 100 lbs. Tenom 80rne0.— 24,830 lbs, 12 months 196,6 C.*> lbs. Manchester North Borneo. 12,605 lbs., nine months to date 98,963 lbs. Djisinga Rubber and Produce.— l2,7Bo lbs.,67 words
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Article120 1914-01-12 10 Mr. Kenneth Lundio told the Glamorgan Anglers at their annual dinner, according to the Western Mail, that ho received a letter from his brother in Ceylon recounting an amusing exparirnce. "My biother," he said, has bron particularly anxious to try his luck at th pearl fisheries, and with120 words
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Article61 1914-01-12 10 According to information received by the Paris Tempi, Prince Cuong De, the pretender to the throne of Annam, who was recently condemned to death for implication in a re I ent outrage, has for some time been staying ut Ch%rlottenburg, near Berlin. It is suggested that he came to Europe61 words
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Article23 1914-01-12 10 The Indian Grand National result was, Mr. Walker's Tommy D.uv 1, Captain Astor's Sidbrook 2, Mr. Scot's Sea Lad ;l.23 words
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Article67 1914-01-12 10 Garrison Ladies' Rifle Club. The monthly spoon competition of the Garrison Ladiis' Hitie Club took plane on Friday afternoon, the scores being as follows: Yds. Yds. Heap. Total. Mrs. Itrickman -2$ _1 60 Mrs. Llewlyn 28 29 -f 2 59 Lady Evelyn Young 27 28 —1 54 Mrs.67 words
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Article119 1914-01-12 10 Volunteers v. Regulars. The swimming team from the S.H.E. (v) spent a very enjoyable day at Pulau Brani yesterday, when they met the Itoyal Engineers in competition. An cigbt-a-side team race was swuui oil first and the volunteers won, although tho regulars led all tho time till the last119 words
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Article165 1914-01-12 10 Tan Kwee Swee Cup. On the Raffles reclamation, on Saturday afternoon, there was a large crowd of spectators to witness the first competition match for the Tan Kwee Sw.ee Cup under the Straits Chinese Football Association. The competing teams were the Straits United and the White Star I. Soon165 words
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Article292 1914-01-12 10 Regulations for Use in Straits Settlements. The following regulations have been made by the Governor in Council in pursuance of the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance, 1912 1. All apparatus for wireless teljgrapby on board a merchant sbip whether British or foreign in the waters of tho Colony shall be292 words
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Article135 1914-01-12 10 An Australian, named Dressie, was admitted to the European Hospital at Kuala Lumpur on January 6, suffering from a revolver wound in the toot. Ho said ho was shot at whilst returning late at nij,lit to Batu Caves, and the occurrence was accordingly reported to135 words
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Article136 1914-01-12 10 In the London Shei ilf's Court on December 11, Cap t. J. W. Taylor, an ex army officer, oi lloltou street, Mayf.iir, Micd Mr. Harold S. Seldon, a director of rubber companies and a broker in Mincing lane, for damages for breach of contract. Tho136 words
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Article329 1914-01-12 11 Company Reports, Nttices And Dividends. The following information relating to the rubber iuiu'-try is taken from The London ami Cli'iia BxpitjM of hi-cernbfr 19, which arrived Irucu uoum ty the I. and mail Tho rubbrr shnrp market has been neglected 1 1 1 1 1 i t!ic329 words
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Article626 1914-01-12 11 Sportsman's Adventure With Wild Dogs. Along tlic north bank of the Zambesi near the river there is not much big game shooting, says Mr. Hubert T. Hariington, writing in lUily's Ma^a/.iuc, but fur the shot gun there is sport galore. Guinea fowl are literally626 words
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Article703 1914-01-12 11 Prices Quoted in the Market Tbli Morning. Singapore, January 12, 1914. Means. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list oJ quotations this morning GENERAL 10 Fritter anJ Noavo Ld 68.50 f 6.00 110 Howartli Erskine Ld. 40.00 45.00 100 7% Prel. 90.00 100.00703 words
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Advertisement37 1914-01-12 11 The Man Who Qeta There iikou wlxhii Mesl wl risk Mi kawi %*i plwty af U-»» hia be«y mm ht amuih M MM ML OQMPMM iilhlllllll li>i«JM>— MiaghrtH.»«a" ■OTtaaaa*. steWKjUl r^l<alablnK Woe" OP aaj. OHiMirre. an« «ta.37 words
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Advertisement50 1914-01-12 11 Beware of that chill which strikes yon in the loins, if disregarded, serious disease will follow. A dose or two »f Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, taken immediately the trouble is noticed, throws off all bad sjnap toms. Never be without .t :j tie Hoose. Sold everywhere! 80 cents a bottle.50 words
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Advertisement542 1914-01-12 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. VICTORIA THEATRE For THREE NIGHTS only Wed. 4th, Thurt. Sth, anj Frl. Sth February THE MAUD ALLAN CHERNIAVSKY COMPANY, I'lid- r «ln> ili'rr! 'ir.u wl W. ANGUS MaoLEOD Far Esstern 'lonr Bvk.d »rrt Directed by D. C. D. COHEN. MAUD ALLAN AM) LEO, JAN, and MISCBEL CHERNIAVSKY The542 words
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Advertisement333 1914-01-12 11 "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONES are not Machines bot Vefatile PRICES TO SUIT JILL SEND FOR CATALOGUES. SJoutrie&Co.id. RAFFLES PLACE. MOTOR-CAR FOR SALE. (OWNER LEAVING THE COLONY). Cc Dion Bon ton Lsndanlttte. 5 Srater, 4 CylinH. r. H 16 H.P., in first rate cnnditinn. Apply to D. T. Boyd (Boubtead Co.).333 words
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Advertisement185 1914-01-12 11 BICHELIH EANS ORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, AGENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1914. The Brighton of Singapore. SS T «"U». m m Tel. 335. mm BlUiarda ea View Hotel Weotrlo Light and Fans. ANKEXB single double rooms. Grovt Hotel Grove Bungalow, excellent cuiunl 'it is in mortals to command185 words
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Article1017 1914-01-12 12 SOME WONDERS OF AN UNDER WORLD. Cave That Extends 150 Miles. Tho greatest hole under the earth's surface is what is known as the Mammoth Cave in America, says Chambers's Journal. It is not our cavern, but a series of caverns and iMinagrn extending underground no ono1,017 words
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Article33 1914-01-12 12 "I'll give you fire shillings for that pic tine," g&id the dealer. But the canvas cost n.e more than that." g&spej Dauber. True, but it not painted oil then, was tie crushing reply.33 words
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Article53 1914-01-12 12 An application bas li v s. Nt in to tbe Kanaeawj Koncbn by Karon Go, Mr Ins hliitii ..ui feurUen others fur sauctiou to the I aion of a ti.u ktess i i llh iv the city of Yokohama no. I the Hdburtm. The projtct in now being iuvistixatnl b\53 words
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Article426 1914-01-12 12 Rubber Eggs, Bogus Gorgonzola And Plaster Cheese The practical joker is to have a particularly happy time this 'hrislmas. Raid n w i iter in a home paper early last month. Whether his fii mis wil! bo. happy is another question. 'Tlnr.'s unite a run DO pvtu-il juke>426 words
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Article358 1914-01-12 12 Professor HavcrticM and Dr. George Macdonald attended a meeting of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies last month, and read papers, with lantern illustration", on Some Recent Discoveries in Koman Scotland." Professor Havei field said that north of the district permanently or semi358 words
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Article270 1914-01-12 12 Within yoar bouse a torture cell There is. The victims writhe in pain. Your home, go fair, is yet a hell, Where creatures stek escape in vain. May be you say that you are sure No torturer could pas* your door. The prison walls are made of clay, Built270 words
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Article380 1914-01-12 12 SIXTY YEARS A QUEEN. Historical Pageant at the New Gallery Kinema. How was it all staged? That was the question which kept recurring to tbe mind while seeing Sixty Years a Queen at the New Gallery Kinema recently. Alike in representing the pageantry of bygone State functions and the ordinary380 words
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Article463 1914-01-12 12 Sudan Natives Who Use Tooth Brushes The Rev. C. Lea- Wilson, who is now in Kngland after ministering for many months in a district of tbe White Nile, a thousand miles south of Khartoum, has given a highly interesting description to a Reuter's representative of tbe natives463 words
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Article163 1914-01-12 12 Tho Uishop of Birmingham, whose offer to give a £10 cup for a walking competition has been accepted by the Birmingham Athletic Association, told an Express representative that his idea was to popularise healthy walking. Many people are giving up walk ing," he said, and are losing163 words
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Article24 1914-01-12 12 I'm awfully sorry, Mrs. Sbarpleigh," drawled tbe Nut, that I forgot your party last Friday." Oli," returned Mrs. Mmr" pleigh, innocently, weicn'l you there."24 words
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Article748 1914-01-12 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the 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, subseqient to tbo issuance of this list748 words
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Article325 1914-01-12 12 Girls More Interested Than Boys. Id Uie oiperionce of the American Society (or tin it t girls are more interested in the Hubjtct of thrift than boys. The society has just offered two prizes to the school children of the t'nited States £5 for the best325 words
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Advertisement325 1914-01-12 12 MOTOR CARS. One NEW Belsize Motor Car 10 12 II P., two seater with Di'key, HooJ, SoreeD, Side and Tail Lamp, 2 Acetylene Htad Lamps, and tools complete, and fitted with Detachable AViro Wheels including Spare Wheel and Tyrr. Price: $2,350. Cne SECOND-HAND II H.P, Luiiultr LantW Ittte, newly done325 words
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Advertisement93 1914-01-12 13 I ~>3em JBl ffik raff J i IbP^ Sole JmporFers: l^^fe^^^^l BHf 1 Behn.Meyer N(S i MADE FROM THE WORLD'S BEST CRUDE OIL 9OCON V LUBRICANTS. OBTAINABLE THROUGH ANY DEALER. A GOOD LUBRICANT ADDS LIFE TO YOUR MACHINERY STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK, LUBRICATING GIL DEPT.. Singapore. A The93 words
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Advertisement61 1914-01-12 13 Notice. KHAI SUN 215, South Bridge Road. Photographs (Studio an i Oat loor) tal en at any hour of the day. Amateurs' work developed, rc-toccbed cr printed. Portraits and Enlargements specialised. Hih-clais productions at moderate prices. Photographic stores of every description in stock. TRIALS SOLICITED. Satisfaction guaranteed. Largo Stocks of61 words
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Advertisement661 1914-01-12 13 j STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMpiNBO SBRVIOB OF THE OCEAN 8. S. CO.. LTD.. k THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. MTWaaa Fnnwntt Part hi, North Watt Australian Port* Java and Singapore. Roga»« Fcrhiidhlly salUi,.; totw £inu.:jpoTe tod Western An.«tr»ha, Cl!':i'» Jam (aa indooement a£or«), Derby, King. Sound (Port lor tbe661 words
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Advertisement145 1914-01-12 13 The Robinson Piano GREAT SALE OF Gramophone Records MOM JAN. 15th to 31st only. FOR THIS PERIOD CUR STOCK OF 10-in h DOULE-SIDED RECORDS WILL BE FEDICKU TO THE UNITED GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURERS Ltd., LONDON. gQTTLES IBI\ f A\ OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS ***k)\ Aerated Water Bottles Rail Gases A SPECIALITY145 words
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Advertisement1743 1914-01-12 14 SINGAPORtS ONLY COMPANY. W««»T PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EASTERM COMPANY. F»IIOSI»EI*OTJS and PROGRESSIYB. O THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICB. Winoh-t., Houoo, SlntfapoM. LONDON OFFIOB Old Jowry, EC The Company baa £20.000 depoarted with the Snptema Ctmrt of BngUnd. uid eompliM wHh the British Lite Aamranoe Oompanie.1,743 words
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Advertisement907 1914-01-12 14 BTEAMER BAIUNGB. AUSTRTANnjL.6YP UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUBTRIAN CONTRACT t'AIM GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venioe, oalling at Port Baid, acts, Aden, Colombo. Penang, Singapore. Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. X HOMEWARD. Dne to arrive [om or about Dne to sail on or aboai cmi907 words
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Article1124 1914-01-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Light Cars. The recent paper by Mr. Max R. Lawrence read before the members of the North of England branch of the Institution of Automobile Engineers, of which he is vicepresident, on light car designs contained many interesting points. The more1,124 words
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Article48 1914-01-12 15 Won't you be very, very happy when your sentence is over cht erf ully asked a woman of a convict in prison. I dunno, ma'am, I dunno," glocmily answered the man. You don't know asked the woman, amazed, Why not Well, you see, ma'am, I'm in for life."48 words
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Advertisement236 1914-01-12 15 WESTINGHOUSE SILENT, ROCKER-JOINT CHAIN DRIVES (MORSE 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. The236 words
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Advertisement466 1914-01-12 15 Price is not everything. Its mileage you want. Cost is not only initial outlay. The cose of a motor tyre depends upon durability. The Dunlop Rubber Company never sacrifice quality to attract the unwary with apparent cheapness. Their custcm is to secure real cheapness by supplying the best tyre it466 words
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Advertisement898 1914-01-12 16 FIRE! FIRE! Where is your "CITEX" P The Citex Fire Extinguisher Protects Life and Property. The CITEX Is simple; a pull and it is Free, a Bump and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH No solution to make up, no acid.to handle. WATER and a CITEX CARTRIDGE only. Sole Agents: SHARPE,ROSS&CO.,ITD.898 words
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Advertisement473 1914-01-12 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNI3HEO RESIDENCES TO LIT. Ban Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 400, i Seraagoon Road. Apply H. Somap<kh, 19, 1 Raffles Place, or dl 7, Serangoon Road. «A.|l a FLATS TO LEI. To lot, modern, newly built Fl .> at The Cresoent near tbe Sea View473 words
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Advertisement669 1914-01-12 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. Shi Chandlers, Government and Mink ipal Contractors, Gknkkvl Importers and Exporters and Commission A«;knts, Solo Agent* for Glob* Fluid. The Ideal F.uid fcr Cl«anirg and Preserving Boilers. New Shipment Just Imported i Asbestos Clctu, Cord Millboard, Patkinc Sheets, Tape, Screw Anger', Amtrirau Axer,669 words
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Advertisement472 1914-01-12 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SAL! Poi.y acd Carriage. Price: $i 75. Apply A.J. Amery, V.ctoria Street. 7 1 18 1 FOR BALE. Horse and Victoria. Apply F. L. Tcmlio, Adam Eon, Oilfiilan Co., Ltd. 7 1-A 12 1 FURNITURE FOR SALE. At a very moderate price, n fficieut to complttely472 words
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Advertisement635 1914-01-12 16 BOARD AND LODGING. SILVER BHK, 167. OBCHARD ROAD. English home. One Vacancy. Tel. 52!fc U 8-4 LINOESFARNE 27, CAIRNKILL ROAD. Double Rnuin suite, two getts. Board, tennix. t-t&biing. t',o each, monthly, from date of ent< r ng. U-ll l<-2 BOARD AND RESIOENCE. Double and single rooms at C'aiubo House, No.635 words
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