The Straits Times, 13 January 1914
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1914-01-13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.388 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JANUARY 13. 1914. PRICE 1Q CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement81 1914-01-13 1 TBB CELEBRATED < White Horsei ICOTCH J WNIMv! l E*TABL»HBD 1743. 1 1 Years Old. E /top notch\ \SCOTCH. INCLUDING DUTY. PRICE: $1.60 per Bottle. $18.30 per Case. ROBEY A united SEMI-DIESEL 1»^ ENGINEERS CRUDE fiM^^k LIMITED OIL SINGAPORE, LiNOIINkO. BANGKOK. SEREMBAN.MEDAN. Sapporo Black Beer AN Citron Water AWAADED Highest81 words
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Advertisement40 1914-01-13 1 SLEDGE MILK 15 GENUINE I Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE ALPS. D ti# L .gMKEjtffeHMJItJ K Ask for i SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers: J. TRAVERS ft SONS, UMITED.40 words
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Advertisement272 1914-01-13 1 t CLOTHED with AIR. Diagram j h o w i it g the vondir/ul pro- -V Ucliv quMity of Car V* "v*V. AERTEX CELLULAR Shirts and* Underwear ftffiZ&rp,-. an d y° u w carry half the weight of ordinary garments HH»m* ay riiuShj£/! is.i 's. with much more perfect protection272 words
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Advertisement11 1914-01-13 1 JEFFREY'S I PILSENER BEER. Solk Agents: ADAMSON. GILFiLLANI A CO., LID.11 words
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Article868 1914-01-13 2 DEATH OF" ONE OF THE GREATEST MEN IN THE CHURCH." The Pope's Grief. Cardinal Rampolla died at Rome on December 17. His Eminence was taken ill in the coarse of the day after a religions ceremony. Death occurred shortly after midnight. Although Cardinal Rampolla had not for years868 words
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Article41 1914-01-13 2 The death is reported at the age of 85, of Mr. Albert Wepfer, head of the firm of Messrs. Carl, Rhode and Co., of Yokohama. The deceased gentleman was born in Switzerland in 1878, where his father owns cotton spinning mills.41 words
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Advertisement389 1914-01-13 2 Si -'KEPLER'- I j Cod Liver Oil [I WITH I |j Malt Extract SP j Famed throughout the world for If purity, ta digestibility and delicious flavour. kJ ST7 Health -giving Food for— fe 5 j^ t^tj^^ and I S J '4'Zv£^dM> Overgrown Children, /k -'-v liarsing- /r\ A i389 words
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Advertisement52 1914-01-13 2 CEILINGS AND PANELS. Beantifnl and sil iptable to aay style of I Architecture and t> any method of iiterio' aoiah, are the CRANB wonderful Art Metal >ilingft, cool, clean, white ant and virmio orocf, for Bungalows, Hotel*, and Public Building-. For illustrated catalogue and articular* write to Tbe Borneo Company,52 words
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Advertisement626 1914-01-13 2 FACE BLEMISHES SPREAD'ROUNDNECK Arms f^d Chest. Pain at Times Unbeai tble. Ashamed to Be Seen. Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment Left Skin Clear and Fresh. 88. Albert Road, Dalston. London. N. E.; Eng. "For some yesrs I suffered from nasty face blemishes which gradually spread /4fiX round my neck, arms626 words
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Advertisement273 1914-01-13 2 The most essential quality of a tablet in order to secure absolute efficiency is that it should break up rapidly in water. Bayer's Tablets of Aspirin are distinguishable from imitations by the fact that whilst the i genuine tablets disintegrate in a few seconds with-out even j I stirring, imitations273 words
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Article1188 1914-01-13 3 THE NATIONAL YEAR OF GREAT BRITAIN. .Crystal Palace to be The Centre. The Lord Mayor of London presided on December 18, at the Mansion House, over a meeting of those interested in the British Dominions Exhibition to be held at the Crystal Palace in 1915. Lord Strathcona, who1,188 words
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Advertisement496 1914-01-13 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE OK FLUID EXTRACT OF RED J \MAICA cfs^ E3ISIIEi]IISI3 L^-*" I'"*^1 Pronounced by the HICHttT MfPICU AliTfTPlTirs Uie mast IeTLTORPi OLIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, £c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for496 words
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Advertisement336 1914-01-13 3 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Pep TVIontH. COMPRISING 4 Bags Mixed Food— Bedding Shoeing iat often as required). Greasing and Setting tbe wheels of Carriages. H.S. KIR WAN, No. a, The A non.de. Tel. 381. 8-11 n TROPICAL DEBILITY. HOW TO OVERCOME THE WEAKNESS IT CAUSES. Sir Thomas Stevenson and Sir Shirley336 words
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Advertisement205 1914-01-13 3 I RANEEOUNGB GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. ||lr Scrubbing the surface |j f of the teeth with powders or pastes -Ay does not thoroughly cleanse them; ie Ulr l eaves f condition, and that of the f mouth, unimproved. .Mf What the teeth205 words
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Advertisement667 1914-01-13 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PEN ANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at667 words
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Advertisement614 1914-01-13 1 BTEAMER BAILIN6S. ryTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is mtintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twia-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with a'l614 words
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Advertisement784 1914-01-13 1 STEAMER MILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LP. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserab, Kretsy, Paka, Tringga J, Bisut, Semera Bachok, Ktlantan. Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogors, Lacon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Langsnen, Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure t •>.«. PRAGHATIPOK Jan. 14 •••.■.BORIBAT Jan. 14 Jan. IT NO STKVMEK Jan.784 words
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Advertisement520 1914-01-13 1 STEAMER BAIUNIB. HAMBURG AMERIKA LIME. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTBCH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTS6EB. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Service. 7 he steamers of thr se Companies maintain a n-uular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Em lea anl tbe Straits, Cbiia and Japan. H nup.warl", they aro despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and520 words
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Advertisement665 1914-01-13 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM. D. L. NORODEUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail stoamers of this Company eail fortnightly frcm Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connooting Mirteille*, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Saa, hue/.. Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore HongkoDg, Shanghai665 words
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Advertisement380 1914-01-13 5 JENATZY TYRES. Hooglaradt 4&& G?o* 9 Singapore. 10,000 Miles over worst country lanes to be found. The never-ending testimony in favour of Wood-Milne Tyres is unique in its simple, strong statement of fact. This lette', and the experience it recount-", may be verified by any interested motorist. (R>-f 0 2836).380 words
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Advertisement474 1914-01-13 5 it is in mortals to ommand success, we'll do more DESERVE IT' Picture Palace ORCHARD ROAD. GRAND OPENING Thursday, January 22, OP THE MOST MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE THEATRE AND PICTURE PALACE IN THE EAST. UlcerU leer ;h? distinguished pvronikja and in the presence of H E. the OoFarmr Sir Arthur474 words
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Advertisement495 1914-01-13 5 Lever's Genuine Carbolic Soap. A powerful jiisinlcctnnt. lombinctl with ;i pure so;ip no— c—iaa the hi^liest deamiiM propertici, ■ad particularly adapted for use in .ill :i es of iH-ss or infectious disease, Kor Hospitals and infirmaria LEVERS GENUINE CARBOLIC SOAP is simply invaluable it helps the doctor by removing all495 words
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Advertisement518 1914-01-13 6 New Stock of New Books Just Received. Cbica (thr. t-tcrv of the Nation) "Work" Handbooks, etc. ly Sir Kcb r; Douglas *2-TS DynßmoB M<l Electric Motor*, Re. ent Events aad Prtßfnt Poii How to make and run them ...SO.SS exs in i binaby J. O P. Blard. 8.80 Electrio Accumulators518 words
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Advertisement270 1914-01-13 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. John Little A Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kolly and Walsh. Ltd. Raffles Hotel. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de I'Earope. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Read. Messrs. Koli ft Co., 90, Bras Basab Road Tbe Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Rail™270 words
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Advertisement330 1914-01-13 6 CHEONfi BROTHERS Dentists, NO 86, South Bridge Roita, Fiitt-elkM Hoetaninl DeaUittj, Qod Otowm Bridfre, Killing and VolflMi'i Ductioa ol Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES B<ft Tocth Piwl-tb and FrnO on 'or isle BRITISH HAIR-DRESSING SALOON. 22. Raffles Place (Late Europe Hair-Dressing SaloonV Tbe undersigned baa taken over330 words
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Advertisement86 1914-01-13 6 INSIST ON GETTING "SHELL" TO LET. Seasonable Cards on Sale. SECOND and THIRD FLOORS No. 10, tJLm R.ad. WM mmm C 0" Adelphi Hotel Buildings. APPLY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Brwob: 70. Bwhop st™*, Fena^ The East Asiatic Co., Ld. PASSENGER SERVICE BY MOTORSHIPS TO GENOA, LONDON, COPENHAGEN. M.S. "JUTLANDIA,"86 words
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Article146 1914-01-13 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, January 13. High Water, 10.39 a.m. Wednesday, January 14. High Water, 0.1 J a.m., 11.21 a.m. Thursday, January 15. High Water, 0..V4 a.m., 0.4 p.m B. I. homeward mail closes. Priday, January 16. High Water. LM a.m., 0 50 p.m. B. I. outward mail due.146 words
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Article212 1914-01-13 7 TO-DAT. Batu Pahat Hong Wan 3pm Port Dickson and Port Swettenham Kuala 3 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Malacca and liagan Hock Lee 8 pm Malacca and Port Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Sambas, Pamangkat and Pontianak B. Fo Soon Bpm Pontianak B. Hin Guan Bpm212 words
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Article197 1914-01-13 7 The B. I. contract packet steamer Teosta witli mails fruin London up to the evening of December °2A, left Negapatam at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, and may be expected to arrive hero on Saturday morning, January 17. The Imp. German mail steamer Goeben left Colombo197 words
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Article400 1914-01-13 7 Latest Arrivals. Amli.T-t. Itt it. str. M tons. Capt Scott, ttm 12. From I'nak. Jan 10. <i.o. and 11 d.p. Hi iiu .I.hiS, nu- For Pontii'iiak. Inc. Kd». Aiijmi. Brit. str. 123 tons. Cant Phillips, Jan 18. From B.i^ran, Jan 11. d.c. and 60 d.p. Aog Hock Seaug.400 words
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106 1914-01-13 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day: TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Hong Moh. W. Section No. l...Taroba, Elcphanta. Sheers Wharf Nil. Main W. Sict. No. 2...Kawachi Mara, B...Glonfarg 4...Ni1. 6 ..Nil. 8...1xi0n, Lycaon, Mednsa. New Dock 7...(Under constructionWest Wharf B...AmagUan Maru, Spang106 words
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Article140 1914-01-13 7 Arrivals. Per str. Selangor, Jan IS. From Port Swettonhsm Messrs. B. D. Thompson and Bfordten. Per str. Seaog Choon, Jan 12. -Fiom Rangoon Mr. and Mrs. Mariano, Miss Jarvis and Mr. Noyce. Pur str. Melchior Treub, Jan 12.— From Sourabaya Messrs. Wioucke, Bhlert, Herne, Wnrffel, Honchius. From140 words
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Article137 1914-01-13 7 The visit of the Canadian Miuister of I'ub lie WoikH to Halifax, Nova Scotia, was the occasion of an important an nun nctmeut affect ing the future of that port, viz., that it was the intention of the Government to erect there the largfst dry dock137 words
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Article48 1914-01-13 7 Time balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to <J a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gan is tired ftt 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article155 1914-01-13 7 Sinoapou, January 18, 1914. j am bier buyers 6.20 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11. IJT "opra Snndried 12 40 do Mixed 12 00 J eppcr, Black bnjcrs 18.25 do White 6% buyers 82 50 >ago Flour Sarawak 8.26 do Branei No. 1 com > earl Sago 4.20 (.:!.<155 words
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Article108 1914-01-13 7 9IMOAP0BB. JANCASY 1 On Lokdom Bank 4 m/i Demand Private 0 m/a 8 m/s On GiBa*m Bank d/d Private 8 m/a 13, 1914 4. 2/<i 2/4* 28f 1 241, Om Fkamob Bank d/d 3Mi Private 8 m/a 801 Om 1 kcu Bank T. T. Private 80 d/a 174^ 176108 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1914-01-13 7 fame Bnyerg< g^ien Value (JJ 10 10 Ampanß 9.10 10.00 1 1 AyerWeng I.CO 10 10 BeUt 2.40 2.70 10 10 Bruang 0.60 0.7S 10 10 Kampar 10.25 10 10 Kaoaboi 1.80 1.80 10 10 Kintu, Association 11.00 12.C0 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.16.0 £J £1 Lahat Mine* 4.26185 words
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Article627 1914-01-13 7 SSI »°y™ 2/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 2/£1 £1 Anglo Java 3/0 4/9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8,74 B < 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka -/9 1/8 £1 XI Batu Tiga 2.1.0 2.7.6 nom 2/- 2/- Bekoh £1 £1 BakitKajang 1.6.8 1.10.9 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang Ul 210.0 nom 2/- 2/- Bukit627 words
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Article151 1914-01-13 7 Mr. Soah Eng Kiat desires to thank all those who attended his wife's funeral and who sent him wreaths and messages of condolence in hi.-, recent bereavement. VXel Buys*. Bta. 41 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/6 14,6 41 41 Pref. 1.2.0 1.5.6 6/- 6/- Electric T'waya 4/- i 10151 words
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Advertisement93 1914-01-13 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January 14. At saleroom, Chinese furniture, etc., at 11. Chin; Kent? Lee and Co. January 15.— At New. 18 and 14, Hij<h Street, 8tiop furniture fitting, clock, etc., at 11. January 17.— At No. 1 Devonshire Road, household furniture, etc., at 4. January 19.— At93 words
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Advertisement138 1914-01-13 7 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. MACHINERY T Telephone: #\\V v\s^ Tel. Address: 425, 51NG.). O XJP^X.* For MINES, <VsS^»<*°**° EBTATES \\v^ SAWMILLS, POWER STATIONS, Etc., Etc. Huttenbach Bros. 4 Co. MACHINERY DEPT. Telephone No. 35 2. IN STOCK: ONE 12 H.P. 4-SEATER MOTOR CAR. Painted Lincoln138 words
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Advertisement64 1914-01-13 7 Grand Change of Programme AT THB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT, SECOND SHOW. THB SPRING ROUNDUP. (Pow.ifol Drama) STAR. AUNTS TOO MANY. (Faroe Ccnsedyi A.B. SO RUNS THS WAV. A.B. THB SMUGGLER'S PRISONER. (Tbr.UiaK Drama) MELIES. NEVER KNOWN TO SMILE. (Faroe Come Ij) A.B. SCENTING A TERRIBLE GRIMB.64 words
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1187 1914-01-13 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. TAPPING PROBLEMS. We published yesterday a simple statement by Mr. Bryce that he does not approve of twice per day tapping, and no doubt if be were to enlarge that declaration be would point out tbe utter futility of it with rubber at a1,187 words
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Article14 1914-01-13 8 Tbe Straits Racing Association has regranted licenses to the jockies Stockdale and Fen ton.14 words
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Article37 1914-01-13 8 There will bo no inforu al dance at tbe Tanglin Club on Friday next, as a dance is to be held at the Teutonia Club on that date, to which members of the Taoglin Club art invited.37 words
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Article19 1914-01-13 8 Thn word Delhi did not rm«.s the Hot of the Viceroy in any of bis public speeches in Calcutta.19 words
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Article16 1914-01-13 8 The riiinpse New Year pnblio linlidav« foil on Monday and Tuesday, tbe 26th and 27th inst.16 words
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Article29 1914-01-13 8 It was nropiAed to skate the Old Year ont »"d thfl Npw Ypar in at the Peking Clnb, and Sir Robert Bredon kindly lent bis band for the occasion.29 words
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Article22 1914-01-13 8 The F.M.^. railways aro now running pxprpss goods trains from Kuala Lnmpnr to Singapore, and vice versa, at reduced long distance rates.22 words
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Article23 1914-01-13 8 Tt is seated that tho £1,000 rofjuirpd to "nablp tho Plantprs' Association of Mnlava to participate in the London rubber exhibition is promised.23 words
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Article24 1914-01-13 8 At Penang. on Sunrlav, there was a tramcar collision and two conductors wpre so srri-rm-.lv hurt that they bad to be taken to hospital.24 words
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Article32 1914-01-13 8 Mr. Hamel looped the loop at Lonrloo on .Tannary 2 with Miss Trphawka Davips an a passenger. This whs the first occasion on which the feat has been performed with a passenger.32 words
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Article30 1914-01-13 8 Artlinr John Edward Newton, who was in July last convicted of havinc obtained with other persons about 15,000 from Dr. Hans Thorsch, has been struck oft tho roll of solicitors.30 words
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Article34 1914-01-13 8 A sun spot comprttad to be 409.93fi,700 square miles in area is reported, in a telegram from San Joso, Cal.. to have been discovered by Fathor .Terorao Ricard, an astronomer at Santa Clara College.34 words
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Article35 1914-01-13 8 Sir Newton Moore (Agent-Oeneral for Western Australia) has secured from various shipping companies a promise of an early and important reduction in the rates charged for the carriage of live stock from England to Australia.35 words
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Article37 1914-01-13 8 An instrnctivo booklet is to hand from Fraser and Chalmers, Ltd., giving information on convoying and transporting machinery which should be of service to any who desire to handle any class of material in an economical manner.37 words
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Article42 1914-01-13 8 Mr. Alan Campbell, who is a son of Mrs. Patrick Campbell, made his bow as a manager at the Globe Theatre with The Night Hawk, a new play by Lechmere Worrall and Bernard Merivale, which treats of that modern product Tbe Nut.42 words
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Article53 1914-01-13 8 In connection with the effort to raise 175,000 for tho Singapore Y.W.C.A., it is in teresting to learn that only a few weeks ago during a fifteen days' campaign to raise £800,000 for the V.M.C.A. and Y. W. Associations in New York, thn whole sura aimed at was given with53 words
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Article40 1914-01-13 8 A rather important transaction has just been concluded by Messrs. Samuel aid Co., Ltd., of Kobe, who have sold two modernbuilt vessels of largp freight capacity to a Japanese company. Delivery of both vessels will be effected early next month.40 words
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Article51 1914-01-13 8 At Bermondsey some time ago a moneylender gave an unso'icited loan of £50 to a •lergyman, and later on when the clergyman r efused to refund the money he procet ded against him for the amount. The clergym in has now been ordered to pay the a-ir tint claimed with51 words
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Article44 1914-01-13 8 It is estimated in Chengtu, China, that there were 24,000 executions in Szechnan during 1913, mostly rubbers. The largeness of the number is nttribn',- 1 to national transition, the i-m -ensivi ness of opium and overpopulation. The actu il figures probably exceed the estimate.44 words
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Article48 1914-01-13 8 The navigating officers of tbe Italian crniser San Giorgio, which stranded in the Straits of Messina, but was afterwards refloated, have been placed under arrest pending their trial by court martial. Admiral Cagni and Captain Cacace, commander of tbe San Giorgio, have been placed on the halfpay list.48 words
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Article54 1914-01-13 8 The customs collections of China for 191 M iuu unted to 43.930,000 Haikwan tahils. In most ports they increased, while Shanghai, Tientsin, Hankow and Canton showed records. At ChinkiaDg, Wuhu, Kiukiang and Amoy there was a falling ol), The revenues ire sufficient to meet all charges on them, including tbe54 words
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Article67 1914-01-13 8 The traffic manager, F.M.S.U., has drawn the at'ention of European passengers to tho risks they run in walking across the rails instead of using the sub-ways to get from ono platform to another at Kuala Lumpur rail way station. Apart from tbe risks it is pointed out that persons walking67 words
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Article93 1914-01-13 8 Tbe motoring community will be interest ed in an announcement appearing elsewhere to-day that the Straits Rickshaw and Motor Car Company, of 75, Bras Basah Road, have changed the style of their form to The Motor House, by which the coin.-e.ru will be known in future. This firm make a93 words
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Article109 1914-01-13 8 The first opium sale of '-lie year was held in Calcutta on Januirjr I. MOO chests of uncertified opium btiug mid. There were 160 chests of Bihar opium, M increase of 60 over the number sold last luootb. The price realised was Rs 24,800 an average per chest of Rs.109 words
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Article368 1914-01-13 8 Tho Accrington cotton magnate, Mr. Hacworth, left jC1">3,473. Ho bc.moathed lar«o legacies to tbe managers of lii-- mills. The jute spinner, Mr. Mathuwsoa, left X' 225,000. Mr. J. T. Donald, of the Eastern Smelting Company, has returned from home and takes over charge of tho Ipoh branch368 words
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Article72 1914-01-13 8 The local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has received a telegram from his head office in Hongkong, stating that subject to audit, the directors at the forthcoming half yearly meeting will recommend the following A dividend of X"2 per share, a bonus of72 words
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Article149 1914-01-13 8 A meeting of creditors of Chop Loh Kee Seng, with which is associated Chop Loh Chee Seog, was hold yesttrday afternoon to receive a statement of affairs prepared by Messrs. Derrick and Co., who were appointed receivers when the businesses suspended operations. The continued depression in149 words
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Article184 1914-01-13 8 The Palladium, Singapore's latest house of entertainment, is rapidly nearing com pie ion, in fact, the opening is announced for the 22nd inst., at 915 p in. The placu is sti lin tiie hands of the workmen, but order is emerging from the state of chaos ami already184 words
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Article190 1914-01-13 8 Maud Allan— Cherniavsky Visit. Exceptional interest has been arouse.!, in the forthcoming visit uf Maud Allan and tho famous Russian mußicianH Leo, Jai and Mischel Cherniavßky, who appear here on February 4, 5 and 6. ut the Victoria Theatre. There is no influence xtronger or more universal than that of190 words
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Advertisement284 1914-01-13 8 THE CHOICEST OF ALL CHOICE WATERS is WILKINSONS 1 TANSANJ A Natural Tonic Table Water. k J j^&".«4 Per Ca?e of 4-doz. Pints 6>O IT/iFtf Ptr Case of 8-doz. Splits $8.00 l j J SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOB CO. Trunks and High-Class Travelling Outfits. TKfflliiiiiiiiiliT "t~ lJ THE GLOBE TROTTER."284 words
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Advertisement163 1914-01-13 8 TWO SPLENDID SUBJECTS Throughly appreciative and we-11 above tbe ordinary, viz FOUND AGAIN A Yitascopc Comedy Drama IN 3 PARTS WIFFLES AND THE AFRICAN Pfll ENTATE An M. Prince) Special in 3 Parts NEW NUMBER OF PATHE 8 ANIMATED GAZETTE ENJOYABLE SECOND-SHOW PROGRAMME 9.80 TO 11 PH. AT THE ALHAMBRA163 words
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Article325 1914-01-13 9 QUIETER TONE REPORTED FROM CAPETOWN. D\ namitards to be Shot at Sight. UlCTlß's IILIDRAM. London, January 12. A Capetown message says that apart from one or two attempts to blow up the line which were probably tho acts of individuals, the strike is proceeding peaceably, the strikers325 words
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Article127 1914-01-13 9 INTERESTING DISCUSSION IN BERLIN. The Corner Stone of Power. I >■ k Ostasiatiscbi Lloyd Tblboba*. Berlin, Jauutry 10. The llerrenhaus (House of Lords) has sub tnitted a motion requesting the Government to so direct its work in the interests of the Empire that Prussia's position is not127 words
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Article127 1914-01-13 9 I'm. Ostasiatiscub Lloyd Tklk.hmm. Berlin, Jamiary 10. Turkey has initiated discussions with Greece on the settlement of the island ques tion. The international commission in Albania has asked the Powers for absolute control of the G urn nt of Aluiuii, in order to get rid of th127 words
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Article45 1914-01-13 9 Km ikK's TILEOBAM Londnu. January 12. A Paris oi< ssage says M. Palcologue, an official of the Foreign Office, has been appointed ambassador at St. Petersburg in •aoeaMion to M. l>i lcasse. who has resigned, as he desires to return to politics.45 words
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Article24 1914-01-13 9 lUOTII) TsLBOBAM. London, January 12. A Khartoum telegram says the aviator Pourpe has arrived there aud been welcomed by th Sirdar.24 words
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Article60 1914-01-13 9 Rkutms Tblkora¥. London, January 12. Four young Tibetans, sons of native Governors, who were sent to F.ngland by the Indian and Tibetan Governments to receive an English education, have completed their seven months' course at the army college at Heath End, Aldershot. They go to Rugby next60 words
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Article73 1914-01-13 9 D» Ostasiatischi Lloyd Tilioram. Berlin, January 10. The Crown Prince, in the course of an interview on his service with the general staff, said he bad for a long time intended to become acquainted with the higher details of military leadership. His relations with his superiors73 words
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Article46 1914-01-13 9 Dkr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tklrqram. Berlin, January 10. The Liberal parties are opposed to the ac iiuittal of officers, and they appeal to the Keichstag and demand tbe decision of a higher court. The progressive party and the Social Democrats have given notice of interpellations.46 words
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Article70 1914-01-13 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has been received in Singapore, dated London, January 12 Rubber on spot in London Plantation para first latex crepe 2,2} Para to arrivo 3/OJ Market quiet. The Eist Asiatic Company favour us with the following report The market in London yesterday70 words
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Article140 1914-01-13 9 Australian manufactures, like the primary industries of the Commonwealth, aro iocrcas iDg rapidly. In 1901 there were in Australia ll.it. ii'l.ict. n.-s; in 1912 there were 14.000; the bamfe employed in 1901 numbered 197,000; and in 1912.327.00U From £18,324,000 in 1901 the wage* bill of the factories has140 words
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Article31 1914-01-13 9 We are very grateful to Mi a. W. G. Bt 11 for a parcel of gramophone records which will be d-i'y luiwardc -i to tbe Leper Cjlon\31 words
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Article330 1914-01-13 9 WALL COLLAPSES AT NEW BANK SITE. Coolies Buried in the Debris. There was some commotion in Raffles Place ttiis morning when it was learnt that there had been an accident on the old buildings that are being cleared away at the Battery Road end. The work has been330 words
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Article376 1914-01-13 9 Dutch Planters Warned Against Following Suit. The Vadorland, a Hague paper, refers to the action of the F.M.S. planters in reducing coolie wages, and utters a warning to the planters of the Netherlands (ndies. The Sumatra Post, which agrees wit litlio Vaderland on thi9 subject, quotes as376 words
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Article272 1914-01-13 9 Letters from Esquimau report that dnring a gale off Cape Flattery ou November '24, the British sloop Algerine, Commander, Francis Bronkt r, (formerly well-known on the China station}, lost her port propeller, and was forced to set sail an I return to Efujuimalt The staunch272 words
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Article45 1914-01-13 9 Tbe Crown Prioce, in taking leave of tb Death's Head Hussars at Danzig on Decem ber 9, addressed tbe regiment and tben calle the -tauilard bearer to bim He kii-fted bic and immediately turned bis horse, an > !>alloped from tbe barrack jard witbou lu->king back.45 words
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Article1506 1914-01-13 9 PETITION FOR LIQUIDATION BY COURT. Protest Against Delay. A largi crowd of Chinese and a big gathering of lawyers waited all forenoon in the Supreme Court yesterday for the hearing of a petition on the liquidation of the Kwong Yik Banking Co., Ltd. As it was, the1,506 words
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Article397 1914-01-13 9 Enormous Increase in Norwegian Shipping. According to a Bangkok paper:—The shipping trade of Bangkok during the past year was extremely brisk, and the difference between the figures for 1913 and those for the pi i-vi- us year show a record margin. A noteworthy feature is the397 words
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Article173 1914-01-13 9 In a Vice-Consular report on tbo Monthon Puket district of Siam it is stated that the tin mining industry seems likely to go still further ahead. Prospectors have in the past year shown an increased interest in the mining possibilities of Monthon l'uket, but there is still much173 words
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Article1614 1914-01-13 9 From Our Special Correspondent. London, December 19. London rubbed its eyes with amazement when theevening papers announced the sale of the Duke of Bedford's Covent Garden estate to Mr. Mallaby Deeley, M. P. for the Harrow Division of Middlesex. Not evon the oldest inhabitant of1,614 words
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Advertisement392 1914-01-13 9 DIRECT RUBBER SALES. Important Proposal From New York Manufacturers. The secretary of tbe Planter*' Association of Malaya at Sunday's meeting at Teluk Adsod, said lie bad received a Utter of very great importance to tbe industry in general, from a very important rubber manufacturing concern, the Manhattan Rubber Manufacturing Co.,392 words
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Article367 1914-01-13 10 The report of the Sjngei Dangtr (Malay) Rubber Company, Limited, sUteH that duiing tin y. in- 111 1 June M tin; new clearings have been surveyed and tho planted area now v. ,.iks out as follows:— Original clearing I'.kM-10, 1,001 acres; area planted 1911 -13, 41:; acres:367 words
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Article10 1914-01-13 10 Mjapoera.— o,i.">7 lbs. ttukit JeUoog.— 3,olB lbs.10 words
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Article422 1914-01-13 10 finances and Competitions During Last Year. The following slightly abridged report, iigned by the hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. H. A. Crooke, tells the history of the S.R.E. (v) Riflo Club during the past year I In presenting this report to the members at the S.R.E. (v)422 words
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Article540 1914-01-13 10 Speakers Pelted With Chesnuts And Potatoes. Not often does Florence see a day of snch excitement as December 15. Late in the afternoon, news spread through the city concerning the recovery of Leonardo da Vinci's La Gioconda and at nine o'clock the Futurist meeting began in the Verdi540 words
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Article90 1914-01-13 10 Mr. Justice Scrutton reserved judgment in a claim by the Inland Revenue Commissioners against the Duke of Devonshire. The caae involves an important point regarding what is to be considered undeveloped laud under the Finance Act. Tne Commissioner! contend that the forecourt of Devon sii ire House, Piccadilly, as well90 words
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Article275 1914-01-13 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.] Hindu Festivals. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— ln your issue of Saturday, I noticed that the Government have been pleased to grant a public holiday for the Taipusum festival. I beg to draw attention275 words
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Article504 1914-01-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, During the course of the past few days I have observed that in the columns of the press there has been a good deal of comment and straight talking concerning the action of a wise and benign government504 words
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Article132 1914-01-13 10 The committee gratefully acknowledge the following donations received on Monday: Amount previously acknowledged Mrs. llnttenbach Messrs. Wbiteaway, Laid way and Co. R. G. V. S. Arthur Knight St. Andrew's Cathedral Collection Mrs. E. H. Yeelman O. A. Kimmel H. Somerville H. W. B. W. Makepeace Alex. Proctor132 words
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Article1295 1914-01-13 10 STORY OF ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. Accused's Offer of Payment. The firs, day's hearing of the Milkmaid Milk case, in which Geow Teck Seng is arraigned on three charges of criminal breach of trust, did not carry the case far. Mr. G. S. Carver, who prosecutes for1,295 words
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Article314 1914-01-13 10 Ship Leaves Hongkong on Bartering Expedition. The clearances at the Harbour Office, Hongkong, on the last day of th old year included the following:— Sailing vessel Dalveen, for Gizo." Hereby hangs an interesting story. The Dalveen was, some years back, well-known as a pilot cutter at314 words
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Article93 1914-01-13 10 Notes in General. Football. Tan Kwee Swee Cup. The Sunrays F.C. met the Straits Junior F.C. at soccer on the Raffles reclamation ground yesterday afternoon, in the competition for the Tan Kweo Swee Cup. Though one man short, the Sunrays pressed hard from the start, and ten minutes93 words
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Article46 1914-01-13 10 Singapore <j o lf Club. The December monthly medal. Bogey play competition will be played on January 17 and 18. The President's prize.— The best 10 cards handed in for above competition will qualify those members for further play under match conditions for President's prize.46 words
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Article221 1914-01-13 10 I At tbe session of the Conference of tbo Mi thodist MiHHion, yesterday, the principal I (caturu was the reading of the reports of toe superintendents i tbe six districts, Rev. W. K Horley, of tbe Ipob district, Rev. W. O. Khtllabear, of the Malacca district, Rev.221 words
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Article205 1914-01-13 10 I A message from the special correspondent I at Vienna of the Journal of Commerce, Liverpool, states Two big German steam- j ship companies have failed to settle their differences. The situation has now boon i aggravated by the Hamburg- Amerika Line deciding to reduce its205 words
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Article804 1914-01-13 10 POSITION OF THE VARIOUS INTERESTS. Progress of Work. The statutory meeting of tho Easteri Petroleum Couipnny (191:1), Limited, wai held on December IN, at Wioclxstor House Old Broad Street, E C, Mr. A. H. Honnard presiding. Tbe Chairman said There are do resolu •ions to propose and no804 words
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Article259 1914-01-13 10 Equally Versatile in Opera Or Concert. Few artists in the world have shown such versatility as the famous singer wbo will be heard in Singapore at the Victoria Theatre on Monday and Wednesday next. The great operatic soprano was born in America and, after appearing on tour259 words
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Article847 1914-01-13 11 Reduction in Working Costs Foreshadowed. The ordinary c, ntral meeting cf the Malay Rubber Planters, Limited, was held on [Wet mWt 17. at Salisbury House, Mr. A. t, Iht mum ifht chairman ut the company) j>r( sidirt!. The (.I. airman mli i I am Hiire you will847 words
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Article179 1914-01-13 11 ThiD<4H financial and commercial Lave been latent during the celebrations of thepatt two days aud it will br some little time till tho banks know ixaitly how much tli'.y stand to lose, Raid the Siam Observer of January 2. FsMßjaal WttHmm of tho bankers have taken179 words
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Article707 1914-01-13 11 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbl* Morning. Singapore, January IS, 1914. Meows. Lyali aud K?att, Exchange anJ Siiare Brokers, issue the following list of q dotations this monuag Sim. V'ALOl. BCTIBS. SBLLBBI. 3/- Allagar 1.6 IIg 1 Anglo- Java 8 9 4/0 1 Anglo-Johore- 6/- 6,8 2,-707 words
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Advertisement40 1914-01-13 11 The Man Who Gets There U it* mv wfc* fcM llllt —I rtoh ni Mw4 and pUa* tt-tm bit body VATMsWI MTaMW HI UVH ML OOMfMM ■Mfcaa Ma«*—Ma of H— Ufa gMag. MwtaMßfe alifgtli aopleaialiirg bl* i O* ALL OHKMISTS.40 words
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Advertisement51 1914-01-13 11 I What are the wild waves saying I Hanged if I know or care For my poor old bead is swaying With the weight of the cold that is there Fancy I hear them saying, Take Woods Great Peppermint Core Took their advice thns staying, The cold that did tot51 words
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Advertisement429 1914-01-13 11 LATEST ADVEPTISEMFNTS. THE MUSICAL EVENT OF 1914. MADAM": LILLIAN NORDICA NORDICA NORDICA TIE WORLDS GREATEST DRAMATIC lIPRAKO MM covent garden theatkblondon, berlin, pa hi and st. i f.tek-bvrg OPERAS, ME ntTrL'TAX OPERA NEW YORK. IS COMING TO SINGAPORE After Pben:mtnslly iucccssfn' se-^onsin AMERICA, AUfTRALIA AND NEW Zf RLAND AMERICA, AUtTRUIA429 words
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Advertisement341 1914-01-13 11 SOUTHS TO: Instruments. S.Moutrie&Co..Ld. RAFFLEB PLACE. WOLSELEY CAR FOR SALE. For sole 2 \l H P. Wol«t le? Car Comph to with f.p»'e wheel It ida>- Whitw^rth) heal Hth», lanirs. too'c. el-.. In excellent running order. Price ','OO. Appiy L. H. C, Eda oatioo ODico. 18-1 191 v GO TO341 words
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Advertisement152 1914-01-13 11 !"*^"'*fs'- 1 noKED BY^ UDGES -\Vss J> ''Tjfo Ny '-^y Never Vary. BiW^- CLYSMA CIGARETTES. OBTAINABLE FROM A. P. NOOR MOHAMED AND M. S. ALLY. 55 cents per tin of 50. RUFFLES HOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1914. HOTEL VAN WIJK CO.. LTD. Wednesday, January 14, 1914, MUSIGALDINNER. The152 words
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Article2679 1914-01-13 12 SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. Preference Issue Approved. The second annual general meeting of the Garing (Malacca) Rubbor Estate, Limited, was luld on December 15, at tho London Commercial Sale Kooms, 30, Mincing-lane, X.( Mr. a Mendel (chairman of the com piny) presiding. The Chairman said Before2,679 words
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Article849 1914-01-13 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to tie 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 tbeir arrangements, subsequent to the issuanoe of this list in London849 words
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Article473 1914-01-13 12 Dwindling Rainfall and Break Up Of Rome. Although parts of the earth are drying v," the rainfall in other places has mci eased, ana in tiir" its more even distribution is likely to i revivt .lie desolate regions. Thii is theopiuion of Professor J. W.473 words
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Article571 1914-01-13 12 The People of Northern Mongolia. A people who have never up," is the description which was given by Mr. E iManioo Gull to the dwellera of Northero Mongolia in tbo course of a lecture which he delivered to the Central Asian Society. Sir H. Mortimer Dnrand presided.571 words
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Advertisement29 1914-01-13 12 A new oompany, known as Harrisons and Eastern Export, Limited, has been rt^ iatered in London. It is an amalgamation of two Colombo firms with large Australian tea Utorwta.29 words
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Advertisement269 1914-01-13 12 LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS Are packed in cases containing 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The Assortment Is made up from the fo'lowlng Soup 3 TOMATC. MOCK-TURTLE. OX-TAIL. CHICKEN. MULLIGATAWNY AND VEGETACLE. SOLE .'.CENTS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Singapore. 110 I 80 818 LANDED PER WATERPLANE. ••THE ACME OP PERFECTION THE269 words
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Advertisement80 1914-01-13 13 Sells More Every Day owii\g to its unsurpassed qualify! Sole Jmponters. Behn .Meyer &.C? Ltd LATEST DESIGNS. (MAKCRB I W. J. BATES CO., DENTON, MANCHESTER 18?n W i^iynr GOLD MEDAL Vi BBBBBnfc Jn^b V^P P TWk J^M if THE mt^i^^^^ GHENT EXHIBITION 1913t Enquiries Solicited. Prices Reasonable. Stock Available. BORNEO80 words
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Advertisement254 1914-01-13 13 Abrams' Motor Hiring Transport COMPANY, ORCHARD ROAD. Reduction ±n Rates FROM Ist JANUARY, 1914. Single Passenger Car $2.00 per hour. Four -Passenger Car $3.00 Six -Passenger Car $4.50 (MINIMUM CHARGE ONE HOUR). Above scale will NOT be subject to any detention allowance. TERMS CASH, MONTHLY ACCOUNTS BY ARRANGEMENT. We have254 words
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Advertisement289 1914-01-13 13 THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS RODGH DIARY FOR 1914. Price $1 .25 per copy $1 .65 post free. Publishers: FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. To be had from all Booksellers In Straits Settlements and F.M.S. Cheese Now in stock of the following ENGLISH STILTON CHEESE, ENGLISH CHEDDAR CHEESE, AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE. SINGAPORE COLD289 words
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Advertisement1700 1914-01-13 14 PBOIPIROUI and PROGREBBIYB. O < the msmsmmktmimvß^jigm ATTBACT.VK PLANS OF AO6UR.U.CB. PJOMBV TO UOAM. 1 ±lHsS*t^ For all particular., apply to A. H. TAIB, Manatftoa Director. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED. Capital Subscribed.... ti.BOO ,ooo Amount paid up WO.UpO I rWatrvelund 1,800,010 Hhai> Omci, Hongkono. The nLdert.inned, having been appointed AK«nn1,700 words
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Advertisement1192 1914-01-13 14 INSURANCE. A PURE AND GROWING ESTATE is implied in the holding of a Life Insurance poliov. Yet few people realize tbe trnth of this. Take for instance a policy for $10,000 which is guaranteed to the estate on tbe death ot the bolder by tbe payment of small annnal deposits1,192 words
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Article1007 1914-01-13 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Impressions of Grand Prix Racer. That's the machine, over there," said my friend, pointing to a dull blue-bodied cyclecar standing alone in a corner of the workshop. It was a racy looking affair with well rak ed steering wheel and staggered1,007 words
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Article118 1914-01-13 15 A Briti*b Consular report on the Senggora district of Siam says that white developments in trade in the past few years in this Consular district have been chiefly confined to the western ooast district, it is likely that better means of communication into the interior and on the eaut coast,118 words
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Advertisement206 1914-01-13 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 -^a^a^^B -.JHL. Jit^^a^. .^L^IbW. Singapore and206 words
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Advertisement13 1914-01-13 15 For all internal oomplaints. Take Wood* ■Great Pappermint Core 80 eanta a bottle.13 words
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Advertisement216 1914-01-13 15 If you want a really 9 I FIRST-CLASS TYRE I I use only m CONTINENTAL I I 111-Ribbed P Square Tread. m I FRESH STOCKS I from all dealers and garages or from the K I CONTINENTAL TYRE AND RUBBER CO. I /A TYRES ifcl Goodrich Factory. Established in 1660,216 words
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Advertisement781 1914-01-13 16 LARGE French STOCKS fTILES and RIDGES ALWAYS PATENT on Roofing m *P Tiles Ventilators AND Finials Tile Crestings RIDGES. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, Componitorß for the Straits Times (news department). Good salaries given to aV.e men. Apply with recent testimonials. CARPENTERS WANTED Wanted, 10 Chii carpenters and 1 foreman carpenter.781 words
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Advertisement552 1914-01-13 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED KEBIOENCES TO LET. Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 400, Seraogoon Road, apply H. Somapah, 19, Raffles Place, or 817, Meransoon Road. Mil a FLATS TO LEI To let, modern, newly built Flats at Tbe Crescent near the Sea View Hotel, Tanjong Katong. Electrio552 words
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Advertisement669 1914-01-13 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. Ship-Cmanulkhs, Govekkmkst and Municipal C n-tkactobs, General Importkks and Exporters and iYmmission Auents, Sol* Agents for Glob* Fluid. The Ideal Fiuid for Cleaning and Preserving Boilers. Now Shipment Juat Imported I Asbestos Clctu, Cord. Millboard, Packing, Sbeels, Tape, Screw Anger-, American Axee, Moulder's669 words
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Advertisement551 1914-01-13 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Pocy and Carriage. Price: $:75. Apply A.J. Amery, Victoria Street. 7-1 18 1 FURNITURE FOR SALE. At a very troderate price, pi fficient to completely furnith a flat. Apply C. D c/o Straits Times. 2-1 14 1 COMPOUND HOUSE FOR BALE. No. 63, Scotts Rotd.551 words
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Advertisement668 1914-01-13 16 SINGAPORE CLCB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures f >r the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of tho vanoas dubs. Convenient forms ou which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Jan.668 words
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