The Straits Times, 20 February 1914
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Title Section13 1914-02-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.419 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement380 1914-02-20 1 bERYBODY WANTS n "BLANCHARD" We have received the following unsolicited testimonial, proving that the "BLANCHARD" I is the most efficient and most economical lamp on the market. REPORT. Test of 300 C. P. "Blanchard" Incandescent Lamp using "Cross" Brand Kerosene. Oec of above lamps pnrcbasrd from Mcssie. Kalz Brother?, en380 words
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Advertisement33 1914-02-20 1 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Per Month. COMPRISING 4 Bags Mixed Food -Bedding -*< Shoeing (as often as required). Greasing and Setting the wheels of Carriages. H.S. KIRWAN, No. a, The Arcade. Tel. 251. 811 o33 words
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Advertisement216 1914-02-20 1 ROBINSON Co. FOR TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX, BAGS, ETC., ETC. BEST SOLE LEATHER TPUHK. Turnel ed^oi cjppt'i ocrcers, drop back, bett li ver loci, No. 2175. tray, and 2 .-tripx all roun A illustration. Beat cas^ bide, nki case liandlo, i-liding lirass nozzle locks ii il ii 7- inches deep. Size. Pric.216 words
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Advertisement9 1914-02-20 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. Soli Ac;knt> ADAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., LTO.9 words
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Article962 1914-02-20 2 MR. BALFOUR ON THE TANGLE OF SCIENCE. Causal and Cognitive Series. Speaking as usual from a few notes on the back of an envelope, Mr. Balfour, at Glasgow, on January 28, performed the feat of making clear to an audienoe of more than 1,500 people his views962 words
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Article43 1914-02-20 2 Don't you think Robinson has improved since be joined tbe church Ob, yes when be went to work in bis garden on Sunday, before he joined, be used to carry his tools on his shoulder, whereas he now carries them under bis coat."43 words
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Advertisement311 1914-02-20 2 JMwjy says you need Y>|lsy strengthening food IV L* K L* Cr FV $M 'TxrAl iTOr^ I^IVPI? fill FVTV with Malt Extract ySv '^I'L-r^V It is all food— concen- )mDf MM v^; ;>g^g'aL.j <lm trated, delicious, digest- #3#> ?fr^ v^ Scientifically prepared aTa! mm rom Nature's most M|V MM N^l311 words
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Advertisement57 1914-02-20 2 LIGHT MOTOR TRUCKS. A kco k aVmt Pttrul Truck ti o&rry a ton io J to iuj uu to eig'iteen milts per boor having "to 8j B. H. P. EogintH, ba< botn i ti 'luoi d 'jTt't Borceo Company. Limited. SugApjre, fot Henersl E*tatu acd deliveiy work. Viicu 18/K0 (chassis).57 words
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Advertisement645 1914-02-20 2 WHY LET RHEUMATISM RACK YOU When Complete Cure Is Within Reach How Thousand; .'lave Found It In Dr. Wlllians' Pink Pills. An Instance From Ceylon. Once Rheumatism reveals itself its permanent elimination is only possiblo by washing the rheumatic poison out of tbe blood. Because they cleanse and enrich tbe645 words
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Advertisement181 1914-02-20 2 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigator) RBCOMMBNDBD BY THB DBPT. OF AGRICDLTCRB, F.M 8. WHITE ANTdLJ AND IN USB ON NBARLY BVERY ROBBBR BSTATB IN THB F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS i AYLESBURY A GARLAND, LD., IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. 18-2 ***** NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tbat tbe181 words
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Article1027 1914-02-20 3 THE KHEDIVE'S ADVICE TO THE DELEGATES. Inauguration Ceremony. The new Egyptian Legislative Assembly, which so conspicuously marks the political development ot Egypt, was inaugurated at i Cairo, on January 'ii, by the Khedive with much brilliant ceremonial and amid keen if somewhat undemonstrative public interest. I1,027 words
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Advertisement520 1914-02-20 3 NOTICE. THE KWONG YIK BANKIN6. LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION). Tbe Liquidators of the above Company M< «-r<>. Lim Peog Siang, Leow Chia Heng au i \V. Lowtber Ktrop, Chartered Aocoantact. In ti by give notice tbat all persons o«ii>K ruonien to tbe Company are required to pay the same forthwith to520 words
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Advertisement780 1914-02-20 3 Beauty may Choose. CAREFULLY SELECTED BEAUTY HINTS FROM THE WORLD'S BEST EAUTY WRITERS. How to have Thick and Pretty Hair. Home Talents." Soap* and artificial shampoos ruin many beautiful heads of hair. Few people know that a teagpoonful of good utallax dissolved in a cap of hot water has a780 words
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Advertisement919 1914-02-20 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT k««L^ GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Tricrte and Venice, cviicy at Port Said Sues Aden. Colombo Prnar.t Sinnapoti! Hougkoog aad Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD. Due to arrive oa or about Due to fail on or about 1914919 words
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Advertisement631 1914-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, IVnian Gulf, Continontal and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at Fram631 words
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Advertisement593 1914-02-20 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via poits to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twiu-screw steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstrnoted, and are fitted593 words
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Advertisement790 1914-02-20 4 BTEAMEB BAILIN6B. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang. Berserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisut, Somera Bachok, Kolantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Langßuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohiak and Bangkok. Oue Departure S.s. YUGALA Feb. 21 t s.s. PRACHATIPOK Feb. 92 Feb. 25 B.S. BORIBAT Feb.790 words
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Advertisement506 1914-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUISGH DAMPFSGHIFF FAHRTSGEB. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Servloe. Tbe steamers of th? <o Companies maintain a regular service b it -vein Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp. Kott.-r.ltru and Emden aal the Straits, (Mas and Japan. Homp.wardp, they a'o dispatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoa506 words
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Advertisement673 1914-02-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NOROOEUTSCHER LLOYO. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail otoaniors this Company eai> fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Soat! amp'on. Gibra'.tar, Genoa, Naples (eonnivtiuw Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Saia, Sue 4. Aden, Colombo, Penaug Singapore Hongkong,673 words
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Advertisement653 1914-02-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSGHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOHTLY M ML SBUVICE BETWEKN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, OK.VOA, ALGIERS TANGIBR, 7 S3ON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are dan on or aboii tbn acder muntionerl daten OCTWARD. HOMIWAKD. 1911 l»M Orotias Fobr. 20 Vondol ebr. itl Prins der Nlil.653 words
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Advertisement650 1914-02-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINID MRVIOB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8 CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8 P. CO.. LTD. ■■Twain F««mantl* fP«rth), Worth W- v *vctr«liairi Ports, «J t a\nd Slngnporr. r'-.-trnlat or:nißht!y ojilij^n tz\* 5 nanpore tnd Wesisrc Australia, caliirj; Java (as indacement oflers), Derby, Eing Sono4 (Port for the650 words
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Advertisement441 1914-02-20 5 NOTICES. P.B.N. PBN NOTICE is hereby given that the Nederlaadsch ludi'cbe Spiri'.as Mattschappy Sourabaja, are thn Sole ProprL>t f rs of the above trad; mirk w-.nl as labeU either printed, barn- d, pr< ssed or stamped in LiUlib, birrels and casts of Arra"k, Spirit i rf Winp, polishes and varnishes441 words
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Advertisement427 1914-02-20 5 lai^nal —.SSi—* nilr-vr*. PraUm: Ruootrt ""ft&iV 11 AMD ALLIED WDUSiirsj Vkt-Prtaitnlt i EXHIBITION iStSVV Coa4a«ed la the taaM FWH-Manh^ll tke high t'au aaaner a> V:*c*uat KilcHeaer «f the BihihitioDS of 190' Khartum lldW.llniWn TWK.rf«< 191: (N.w York). DeabSeaTcViO. ■;atil lait, ar pcraapa jt> Jml| w lattr. Mk Mr. 1 4.427 words
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Advertisement312 1914-02-20 5 NOW ON SALE. Dollar Share Values. (Second Edition.) HISTORY AND PHOSPECTS OF TBI LEADING DOLLAR COMPANIES CAREFULLY EXAMINED BT Till STRAITS TIMES CRITIC. This most convenient I. and- book is n w cd Bale. It is Lot a theoretical aniilyeis but a practical examination of the actnal politico of all312 words
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Advertisement77 1914-02-20 5 Af*^ The American Bison is fast becomins extinct, but this fact need not trouble the housewife. Her interest is centred on the fact that, thanks to SUNLIGHT SOAP, the terrors of washday have become quite extinct. With Sunlight Soap as a helper the w.i^h is quickly over. Labour is reduced77 words
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Advertisement124 1914-02-20 6 CIGARETTES. When you pits round ci^arcitts, be sure that tbiy aru State Express" tho cigarettes of qcality that will prccla!m jour rocial standing I No. 555. 50-65 cents. Sole Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON. Chs. J. Gaupp Co. 33, RAFFLES PLACE. NEW CONSIGNMENTS OF CLOCKS. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, WESTMINSTER124 words
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Advertisement405 1914-02-20 6 I'll ABW^IUIV^rF.NDO M*™™ SpleNdo Cigarettes one: cent a piece:. A better value was never offered to the Public. STOCKED BY Messrs. KATZ BROS., LIMITED, J. LEVY, And most other Tobacconists. YOU SAVE MONEY BY HAVING BECAUSE: the life of yo.r car is there- YOUP CiiP by lcngthenc d and itb405 words
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Advertisement144 1914-02-20 6 "SHELL" I HfIBLQ hS3 ■■■I The RED CAN contains 2 Imperial Gallons. 1 Imperial gallon -4, 546 cubic centimetres. 1 American gallon-3,785 BY BUYING IMPERIAL GALLONS YOU MAKE A DIRECT SAVING OF 20%. JUST ARRIVED ARDATH'S BOUQUEr CIGAR TTEb beaSOHable V&Y&S ai supplied to tbe House ot Lords per 100144 words
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Article124 1914-02-20 7 FIXTURES. Friday, February 20. High Water. 5.1U a.m.. S.l'2 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Saturday. February 21. High Water. Ml a.m., 9.43 p.m. Sunday, February 22. High WMat, LM a.m., 10.21 p.m. S. V. 0 Church Parade. Monday, February 23. High Water, 9 20 a.m.,124 words
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Article268 1914-02-20 7 Today. Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm P. Swettcnham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Modan Valentyn 8 pm Selat Pandjang, licngkalis, and Bagan Abbotsford Bpm Batu Pahat Mena 8 pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 4 pm Batavia, Samarang and Sourabaya Rumphius 4 pm Bangkok Varg 4 pm268 words
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Article178 1914-02-20 7 The M. M. company's steamer Haiphong left Saigon at 4 p.in.on \Wlui February li. ami may lie ex|x"eto<l to arrive here at about 1 a.m. on Satiinlav, February 21. Tho Imp. German mail stcamnr Goeben left Hon^kon<{ at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, and may be178 words
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Article282 1914-02-20 7 Latest Arrivals. Alting, Out. str. 70S tons, Capt Kolk, Feb ML From Pontianak, Feb 18. G.c. and 9 d p. S. Agency, Ltd. For Pontianak, Feb 24. Rds. Fuh \Vo. Itiit. str. 4.14 tons. Captain William. Feb 18. From P. Samboe. Feb 18. Oil. A. Petroleum Coy. Left282 words
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98 1914-02-20 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day: TANJONQ I'AGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. „W. Sbction No. I Maaj Bee, Tamon Maru. Shiibs Whark Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2...Rumi>hius, Offenbach. 8...Ni1. 4...1n<10 Maru. 6 ..Nil. 6.. .Circe, luvcrciydc, Grotius. Niw Dock 7. ..(Under98 words
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Article79 1914-02-20 7 Arrivals. Per str. Ranee, Feb 19.— From Deli Mesdamos, von Wartenberg, W. F. Luckey and child, Misses E. A. Wessels and von Woelfing. Per str. Klang, Feb 19. From Penang via ports Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Leong Eng Kheam, Mrs. Leong Fee,79 words
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Article352 1914-02-20 7 Delegates Going to London From Far-off Lands. Over two thousand delegates from all parts of the world will attend the groat Interna tional Congress of the Salvatiou Army, which is to be hold in London next June. Representatives from every country where the Army is at work will352 words
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Article273 1914-02-20 7 EXCHANOB SIKOAPOEI 1 KlllllAßY 20, 1914. On London Rank 4 m/R 2,4 Demand 2/4 Private 0 m/a 2,-1 8 m/« 2/4 ONQMMAirt Bank d/d 2BPJ Private 8 m/s 348 Ok FuKn Bank d/d m. 2W* Private 8 m/a 299 On ikdia. Bank T. T. m 174 Private273 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article192 1914-02-20 7 Bayers. Sellen Value (JJ J 10 10 Ampang 9.10 10.00 1 1 AyerWeng C.60 10 10 B'elat 2.50 2.76 10 10 Brnang 1.75 2.C0 10 10 Kampar 10.26 10 10 Kanaboi 1.65 1.76 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11. E0 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.11.6 1.15.0 £1 £1 Labat192 words
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Article653 1914-02-20 7 2/- 3/- Allagai 1/10* 2/4* XI XI Anglo-Jay* 8/6 4/6 a/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 10/8 11/1* 3/- 3/- Batons Malaka /ll 1/8 £1 £1 Batu Tig* 2.16.0 8.1.6 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/7* -/10 £1 £1 Bokii Kajang 1.11.8 1.10.0 XI £1 Bukit Liutang 2.2.6 2 10.0 oom ■2/- 2/- Bukit653 words
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Article124 1914-02-20 7 Boyen, Seller £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18,6 £1 £1 i Pret- 110 lao 6/- 6/- Electric T'ways 4/4 J 4/0 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 64.C0 67.00 60 60 Hammer i. Co. ICO.CO 11C.00 100 Howarth ErekiDe 45.(0 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Eats Bro, Def. 180.00124 words
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Advertisement16 1914-02-20 7 For all Stomach troubles. Take Wood*. Great iVppL-niiiut Cure. At all Stous, 80 cents a boltle.16 words
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Advertisement102 1914-02-20 7 AUCTION SVLES Powell and Co. February 21. At saleroom, a hammerless 12 bore Jungle gun with 60 Cartridges, Horse and Carriage, at 11. February 24. At saloroom, freehold building land, at 2.8 P. February 28. At Sunnyside," No. 1, St. Thomas Walk, excellent teak household, furniture, Cottage Piano, llnr-c and102 words
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Advertisement509 1914-02-20 7 STAMP V> MILLS v .^> |A^f»YV O**" THREE-STAMP O^ PROSPECTING BATTERIES. FIVE-HEAD BAITERY (850-lb. Stamps) due xo arrive: boon. Huttenbach Bros. Go. MACHINERY DEPT. Telephone No. 352. IN STOCK: ONE 12 H.P. 4-SEATER MOTOR OAR. Painted Lincoln Green, upholstered Dark Green. Detachable Wheels, and Spare Wherl fiited with Dunlop Grooved509 words
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Advertisement87 1914-02-20 7 A STUPENDOUS ATTRACTION entitled WAR CORRESPONDENTS (Denmark Masterpiece War Film*) Length 6,000 ft. Depicting Thrilling Adventures of Rival War Correopondents, ragiog tight, terrible cannonades, sinking of an iron clad man of war, acropUnn explo ion by shell, motor accident, trestle bridge explotion and railway smasb. Many Stirling Episodtß and a87 words
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1068 1914-02-20 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20. THE NEAR EAST. It la almost impossible to keep intelligent touch with the course of events in the arena of the recent war. Turkey is making desperate efforts to recover her prestige. Bulgaria is eager to be revenged upon Servia and Greece, Roumania with1,068 words
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Article15 1914-02-20 8 For the year ended December 81, the Hongkong Hotel Company made a profit of ♦200,253.15 words
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Article18 1914-02-20 8 The P. and O. steamer Medina on the 4th inst. shipped at Port Said in gold for India.18 words
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Article38 1914-02-20 8 Peter Naikan, the Tamil cook who was convicted, the other day in the third court, of disposing of a diamond ring, the property of Mrs. Evans, of Sedenak Rubber Estate, has been sentenced to one months' rigorous imprisonment.38 words
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Article37 1914-02-20 8 The attention of merchants and others is drawn to the new express goods train serviie between Singapore, Tarupin, Malacca, Sereruban, Kuala Lumpur and other stations on the F M.S. railways and to the reduced long distance rates.37 words
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Article43 1914-02-20 8 The English mail steamer, 8.1.5. N. Co.'s Lhasa, struck what appearel be a whale the other morning on hor way to Karajhi. After the impact the sea astern was widely tinged with blood. Two other whales were blowing close alongside at the time.43 words
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Article45 1914-02-20 8 For Tuesday evening next, a concert is announced to take place at 8.30, at Outran] Road School, in aid of tbe organ fund at St. Matthew's Church. Tickets, tl and 50 cents each, can be obtained from the Rev. C. B. Wood, St. Andrew's House.45 words
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Article52 1914-02-20 8 The Duke of Atholl, who celebrated bis jubilee on January IS as head of the house of Stewart- Murray, announced in reply to a toast of his 1.0 ilth at Blair Castle that he had now made over half his estates to the Marquis of Tullibardine. The duke owns about52 words
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Article43 1914-02-20 8 At the ordinary meeting of the committee of the Bible Society orders were sanctioned for printing new editions of the Scriptures, amounting to 1,100,000 copies, in 13 foreign languages. This total included 848.C00 volumes for China; and 72,000 volumes in Russian or Slavonic.43 words
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Article53 1914-02-20 8 Sir Richard Dane, who has just completrd a tour of inspection through the salt produc iug districts of China is of opinion that the receipts of the Salt Gabelle would furnish absolute security for a second large loan. 11. is, however, resolved on resigning if his new scheme for reform53 words
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Article57 1914-02-20 8 There has been an extraordinary sickness amongst fowls and other domestic birds in a part of Sourabaya, from the kampong to the north of Kapasan down to the sea coast. So many birds have died of this strange digea°e that the veterinary service have thought it advisable to investigate, and57 words
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Article62 1914-02-20 8 The Eclipse, light cruiser, is to be complet ed to full crew at Duvonport on February 21 for trooping service to Colombo with tho relief crew of the cruiser Yarmouth. Tho relief crew will be drawn from the Chatham depot. The Eclipse will also convoy to Colombo the Australian Submarines62 words
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Article66 1914-02-20 8 In Australia recently, Messrs. Young and Co., produce dealers, of Ballarat East, lost a valuable horse in an unusual manner. The horse was in a vehicle, which was being used for the delivery of fodder at Wirth's circus. An elephant passed by, and the horse trembled violently, and then fell66 words
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Article55 1914-02-20 8 A Ceylonese, named Mathews Rodrigo Carudappa, tailor and outfitter at Singapore. who was arrested at Penang on January 13 by a detective on board the Buelow, upon telegraphic instructions from the police authorities here, charging him with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to bis employer, has been discharged in the court55 words
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Article72 1914-02-20 8 An old age pension bill has been introduc ed in Holland for providing a pension of MO I i year for all needy persous who have attain ed the age of 70, with the exception of drunkards, paupers who are otherwise provided for, and convicts. The amount to be paid72 words
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Article74 1914-02-20 8 Plague in the town of Bombay is steadily increasing, one disquieting feature being that the number of infected rats has gone up considerably. The total plague mortality during the week ending J mu-iry 31, 1914, stood at 8,176 against 10,-286 cases. Delhi had 4, Bombay Presidency 827, Madras 411, Kehar74 words
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Article77 1914-02-20 8 The announcement that the Cambridg" Review contemplates giving up the verbatim publication of the 'Varsity sermon each week will cause dismay in many rural parsonages throughout the kingdom, says The Chronicle. Many oi thu apparently original and strikingly up to date sermons preached by vicars of no particularly high intellectual77 words
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Article152 1914-02-20 8 Mr. Talma, the second magistrate, this morning resumed the hetring of the case in which Low Choon Guan is charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of three sums, %i!> on February 21 of last year, $18 on April 24, and 16 on August 14, the money of the152 words
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Article145 1914-02-20 8 In response to a hurried summons to Lord Stratbcona'a death-bed, his Edinburgh law agent chartered a special train from the Caledonian llailway Company. The train left l'rinccs street Station at 12-58 p.m. ami arrived in London at 8.5' ilie time taken for the 400-mile journey Wag 7 bours 52 minutes.145 words
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Article354 1914-02-20 8 Sir Arthur Young is leaving for Kuala Lumpur by the mail train on Sunday evening and will be returning to Singapore early on Wednesday morning. Mr. Foster 11. Nash, who has been a Demodtrator at the School of Minos, Kensington, for snme years, is joining the mines354 words
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Article100 1914-02-20 8 The formal opening of the Panama Canal was on January 16 officially fixed for January 1, 1915. The announcement is made in an order issued by President Wilson appointing a permanent government for the canal. The President has appointed Colonel Uoethals, the engineer who has100 words
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Article128 1914-02-20 8 The latest musical com dy the Randmacn Opeia Company is staging at the Empire Theatre, Calcutta, is Tho Girl from Utah. Thu Englishman speaks very highly of the quality of the music in the piece and the reproduction of it by the Handmann Co. The Girl128 words
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Article139 1914-02-20 8 According to Prebendary H. B, Fox, who gave an addresti on Japan at the Victoria Institute, during Cions, on January 19, th« simple habit of life which has so long characterised the Japanese is giving place among the wealthier classes to the luxury imrKirted from other139 words
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Article183 1914-02-20 8 There was plenty to interest and amuse the large audience of yonnu jwople who gathered at the Victoria M--in irial Hall yesterday afternoon at the concert held BMM the aegis of tho Children's Concert Fund. Several pleasant Htloctious were pliynl by tho efficient string band of the183 words
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Advertisement196 1914-02-20 8 THE THREE CASTLES CIGARETTES are now bjirg packed with one coupon an] a miniatare ia every tin, twonty five ol th?se osopons will entitle yon to an artistic gilt fnma, fren from advf rtisjmeot, in which to place the minature. These Coupons may be sent to the British American Tobacco196 words
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Advertisement137 1914-02-20 8 POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, SPLENDID FEATURE FILM IN 4 REELS. LENGTH 4,800 FEET IN SATAN'S TOILS By the »psx Film Co of London AMD Pith«i Animated GizetU (179 th Edition). Second Show, 9.15 to 11 r,M. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY PROGRAMME IN THE Fibst Sbow, 7.80 to 8.45 p.m. Snowball and137 words
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Advertisement9 1914-02-20 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 11.9 words
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Article183 1914-02-20 9 MAJOR OBTAINS TWO THOUSAND DAMAGES, Remarkable Libel Action. Rbotbb's Tsliobam. London, February 19. Mr. Justice Darling and a special jury have been occupied for several days on an action by Major Adam, formerly Fifth Lancers, against Colonel Sir E. Ward, recently Permanent I'nder Secretary for War, for183 words
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Article122 1914-02-20 9 MR. MASTERMAN DEFEATED IN BETHNAL GREEN. Close and Exciting Coniest. l.iMih- Tiini.utn. London, February 19. The Bethal Green polling took place in showery weather. Excitement was at feverheat and the polling was open till nine o'clock. London, February 20. The South Bucks by-election resulted as follows Duprc (Conservative) 9,044122 words
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Article76 1914-02-20 9 The English Model to be Followed. Reutkr's Ibleoram. London, February 19. In the Reichstag. budget coumiittee, Herr Self said British colonial administration might serve as a model for Germany. He contfiuplated reform of the German system n the direction of strengthening local ad ministration. The question of a76 words
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Article53 1914-02-20 9 liKl'TlK'g TkLKOBAM. London, Febrnary 19. Itarou llammarskjold, in a statement to the Riksdag, at Stockholm, said a njw defonce bill will be presented in tbe Riksdag after tho dissolution auj general elcotion. Tbe fr.Vi expenditure will ba met by a spjc'al tax falling ou the shoulders best able53 words
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Article37 1914-02-20 9 KSCTBB'I TILSOkAM. London, February 19. A telegram from Lima says Mr. Billing hurst, tbe deposed President of Peru, bis Kun and the minister of the interior have been exiled aboard a cruiser bound for l'auauia.37 words
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Article31 1914-02-20 9 Kbomb'i TaxaafcAk London, February 19. Successful experiments have been conducted from the Eiffel Tower with tire arrows carrying petrol and gunpowder, intended to be used by aeroplanes against dirigibles.31 words
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Article40 1914-02-20 9 Kkltkk a Tblbobam. London, February 19. The St. Petersburg newspapers say that the Kuff boy, who was supposed to have b. i n murdt red, was found alive and well at bhitouiir. He ran away from home40 words
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Article74 1914-02-20 9 French Conditions For Greek Loans. RlCTßk's TBLBOBAM. London, February 19. The Paris Matin in a significant article states that the French loan of fourteen millions sterling to Greece proves French conn dence in M. Venezelos and his sympathy with the Triple Entente. Germanophile interests at the Athens74 words
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Article111 1914-02-20 9 Raorat's Tsho»am. London, February 19. Admiral Sir H. B. Jackson is appointed Commander in-Chief in tbe Mediterranean, Admiral Stokes bacomes Senior Officer on the coast of Ireland, Admiral Sturdee is appointed Chief of the War Staff, Admiral Bradford oommands the Third battls squadron, Admiral Bayly tbe First battle squadron111 words
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Article65 1914-02-20 9 Kbuth's Tilbokam. London, February 19. A mysterious bacillus designated th« Gaertuer bacillus has been found to be re sponsible for the death of a woman in London, and of a number of persons in France who died after eating seemingly sound and healthy food. It is being argued65 words
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Article41 1914-02-20 9 Reutkk's Tklkiiham. London, February 19. The r ip'Oion'.it: voi of the M *lb > lrne butchers have offered to give an iuorease of wages and to submit tin dispute to an arbi tratiou court. Tbe outlook i« more hopeful.41 words
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Article33 1914-02-20 9 Kbctbb's Tslbgbax. London, February 19. A Lisbon message says the Amnesty bill authorises banishment not exceeding a decade for some twenty Royalist leaders, including Azevedoutinbo, Captain Paiv* Couottiro and Colonel Itu»sa.33 words
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Article20 1914-02-20 9 Rbutib's Tilb»ba>. London, February 20. The widow of Robert Louis Stevenson has died at Montecito, California.20 words
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Article24 1914-02-20 9 Rbctkb's Tklehbam. London, Febrnary 19. Prince William of Wied has been decorated with the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order.24 words
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Article78 1914-02-20 9 Dbk Ostasiatiscus Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, February 19. Tbe Nowoje announces that a seer, t military bi 1 is to be introduced. Another source says three new army corps aro to be formed on tbe west frontier and a third source montious a new navy bill. The Russian Liberals78 words
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Article27 1914-02-20 9 DBS Us i im ATlsrilK I.lovi> TbIBQRAM. Berlin, February 18. The Reichstag by elections give a diminished majority to the Left, which was already weak.27 words
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Article70 1914-02-20 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has been received in Singapore, dated London, February 19: Plantation Para first latex crape on spot 2/5 Para to arrive 3/1 Market firm. The East Asiatic Company favour as with the following report Tbe market in London yesterday was doll. The70 words
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Article659 1914-02-20 9 EXPLANATION OF FINANCIAL POSITION. Proposed Loan from Europe. The annual general meeting of tbe Selami Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, 1 and 2, Bishop Street Penang, on February 14, at noon, Mr. W. H Thorne being in the chair. Those659 words
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Article232 1914-02-20 9 After Spreading From China Since 1894 The decline in vaccination during the past few years is very marked in the statistics published in the report of the medical officer of the Local Government Board for 1912 18. From 1903 to 1911 births declined from 948,883 to 881,159 in232 words
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Article120 1914-02-20 9 The Government of India's despatch tc tbo Secretary of State for India on "con tensions before trial has been published It is a very lengthy document, the mail i features of which are that the highest judi cial authorities consulted are of opinion thai the recording of120 words
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Article1686 1914-02-20 9 PROTEST AGAINST WHOLESALE PROSECUTIONS. Curious Excuses in Court. The hearing of the cases against a formidable array of directors and secretaries of several joint stock companies, who were summoned at the instance of Mr. H. G Sarwar, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies for breaches of the Companies Ordinance,1,686 words
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Article54 1914-02-20 9 Dm Ostasiatiscbb Lloyd Tilbobam. Berlin, February 19. The Strassburg Diet has refused to vote the 100,000 marks representation fee of the Stadtholder, which the government has accepted, on the ground that the new Stadtholder is not a sovereign, but merely an official of the administration. The new Stadtholder will54 words
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Article361 1914-02-20 9 Lord Kitchener's Great Irrigation Scheme. This year marks the conclusion of Lord Kitchener's visit to the Sudan and the settlement of the great irrigation project. The growth of prosperity of tho Sudan has been striking. Starting from zero it has built up a prosperous export trade361 words
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Article203 1914-02-20 9 HOUSE OF LORDS APPOINTS A COMMITTEE. Speech by Lord Lansdowne. Kidtis's Tbliobam. London, February 19. Lord Lansdowne today moves the appointment of a committee of enquiry into allegations of the press against Lord Murray. It is expected that the Government will decline to participate in the enquiry, hence203 words
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Article248 1914-02-20 9 INSUFFICIENT REWARDS FOR SERVICE. Statement by Mr. Harcourt. RIOTBB'S TILIOKAM. London, February 10. At question time in the House of Commons recognition of the services of Capt. Summers and Mr. Dunn in Somaliland was brought np. Mr. Harcourt said Capt. Summers was promoted to Major, while Mr.248 words
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Article62 1914-02-20 9 Rbctbb's Telegram. London, February 19. President Wilson, in a conversation with Mr. Underwood, Democratic leader in the douse of Representatives, rogarding Panama Canal tolls, emp'iasizod that the United States must use go id faith in her treaty obligations and that mioission of the exemption of American c62 words
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Article56 1914-02-20 9 kSOTSK's TILBOBAM. London, February 1. Mr. Lewis Harcourt, in reply to Mr. MaoCallutn Scott, said a memorial of the subordinate officers of tho Malayan railways iiicb had been sent to him direct by the petitioners bad boen returned in accordance with r filiations to be forwardtxl through the56 words
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Article52 1914-02-20 9 Rbcteb's Telegram. London, Kebruaij 10. It is stated that there will be no naval manoeuvres in 1914 on the ground that questions of strategy and policy arising out of tba last manoeuvres have still to be determined. It also means a saving of half a million on the52 words
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Article19 1914-02-20 9 Kbotbb's Tiuobah. London, February 19. The latest estimate of the Cuban sugar orop is 7,500,000 torn*.19 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article53 1914-02-20 10 The S.U K. (V.) Shooting Club monthly handicap shoot takes place tomorrow, comcencing at 2.30 p.m., sharp. Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave Johnston's Pier at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.80 and I M p.m., and return at 8.30 and 0.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and53 words
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Article763 1914-02-20 10 SC.C. Tournament. Following were the results of yesterday's pUy D. Singles. Meredith v. Ku.'X Wilson, DO result. Milton beat Reid, 6-2, 8-6. Dames v. Wright, w. o. McLeod Craik v. E. G. Jones w. o. Churl wood boat Frandsen, B—B, 6—B.6 8. .Myles beat l-'rost, 6- 8, 6—2.763 words
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Article758 1914-02-20 10 Progress of the National Mutual Life. The forty fourth aunual meeting of the National Mutual Life Association ot Austra lasia, Limited, was held on December 17, at the head office, corner of Collins aud Queen Streets, Melbourne. Mr. Andrew Newell, chairman of directors, presided. The Chairman, having expressed758 words
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Article203 1914-02-20 10 Studying the Art and History Of Warfare. '"Shun, an' they shunte-J," as Kipling says in one of his Barrack Room Ballads," meaning that the soldiers stood to attention. There were HO of them, Grenadier Guards all, in the forecourt of the British Museum the other day,203 words
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Article70 1914-02-20 10 Much sympathy will be felt with Sir William lues Davies, K.C., Chief Justice of Hongkong, at the bereavement which hn has sustained in the death of a brother. Dr. Stanley Davies, Medical Officer of the Leeward Island*. V\»t Indies. Tho Chief Justice received a cablegram informing him of the death70 words
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Article349 1914-02-20 10 Scottish Australian Romance About Canberra The Australasian quotes from a home paper the following reference to the site of the future Federal capital. The district around Canberra is throughout associated with an old Argyllshire family of the name of Campbell. Robert Campbell came out to Australia in349 words
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Article370 1914-02-20 10 Allegations Against a Bombay Manager. Before the Chief Presidency Magistrate, Bombay, on the February 5, Mr. Payne, on behalf of Mrs. Lucile Donaldson A bbott, presented information charging her husband, Reginald George Abbott with refusal to maintaio her. According to the Madras Times, Mrs. Abbott in her370 words
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Article260 1914-02-20 10 Marc Pourpe, the young French aviator, who recently 11 -w from Cairo to Khartoum to attend the celebration of the anniversary of King George V.'s visit to the Soudan, left Khartoum on January 19 on his flight back to the Egyptian capital. The Sirdar, Sir Reginald260 words
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Article96 1914-02-20 10 Her Way .—.I oe— What is the easiest way to drive a nail without smashing my fingers? Josephine— Hold the hammer in both hands. It has been decided that the memorial to the founder of the Boy's Own Paper, Mr. O. H. Hutchison, shall take the form of the purchase96 words
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Article447 1914-02-20 10 Girl Used as a Shield Against Bullets. An amazing Wild West battle in tbe State penitentiary was reported on January 20 from McAlester, Oklahoma, where Mr. J. 11. Foster, I a Federal Judge, the deputy governor, and two other prison officials were killed, and several others447 words
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Article255 1914-02-20 10 Emphatic Denial of Reported Impending Resignation. Lord Hardinge disposed of the rumours of his early retirement from India in a vigorous speech recently at the Calcutta Club, as repotted in the Indian papers to band by the mail. Referring to the reports which had been cabled to255 words
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Article257 1914-02-20 10 Training Facilities at Hongkong University. The Hongkong University has, says Shipping and Engineering, met in the very effective manner the need of an establishment in which the younger generation can obtain a training in engiueering science bo as to be able to cope at first hand with the257 words
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Article58 1914-02-20 10 Doubtful.— William Tell and the Austrian governor were discussing the morrow's target practise. I can shoot that apple off with my eyes closed," said the Swiss hero confidently. The Austrian smiled grimly. You never can, Tell." he answered dryly. A girl with a face as pretty as a picture may58 words
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Article590 1914-02-20 10 A Successful Gathering of Indian Christians. A large gathering of members and friends of the M. E. Tamil Church and Epworth League was held on Tuesday evening, at the Short Street Girls' School, to bid farewell to Mr. B. D. Henry, the pastor of590 words
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Article384 1914-02-20 10 Secrecy and Speed of the Two Systems. The subject of communication by means of cables and by wireless occupied the attention of the Dominions Royal Commission daring the greater part of its sitting at Westminster, on January 21, under the chairmanship of Sir Edgar Vincent. Evidence ou384 words
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Article98 1914-02-20 10 Apart from the utilisation of its kernel for copra, over eighty distinct and separate methods have been found for the utilisation of fie coconut, with its fibre covering ami its products, and the most important concern foodstuffs, says The Globe. Every year about eight thousand million nuts98 words
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Letter155 1914-02-20 10 The Silesia Incident." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I am sure that every Hollander who noticed the article in your issue of tho 17th inst. under the heading The Silesia Incident must feel that it was a very unfortunate idea to reprint this article in your widely155 words
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Article839 1914-02-20 10 Objection to Judge Taking Second Trial. The unusual incident occurred at Ipoh Assizes on the 18th instant of counsel protesting against tho sitting judge trying a case about to be heard. The case was a retrial from the last Assizes, when the judge had disagreed with the839 words
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Article20 1914-02-20 10 Tragic. Well, little boy, do you want to buy Home candy 1 Sure I do, but I gotta buy soap.20 words
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Article337 1914-02-20 11 Suggested Reform of Bills Of Lading. The intricate form of Uw present system of bilN of MiM was the Mb}M of evidence r Doiuiuious Uoyal (Jomiuission en Janua'y tv hliippiu^ facilities U-tvM'i ii the home country and the colonies. Mr. 11. K. Mill* r, repn mmMm the Chamber337 words
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Article728 1914-02-20 11 Pri:es Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 20, 1914. Meeen. Lyall and Bvatt, Bxohange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning I Nov. Vallk Buyers. Sellebs. AUagar 1/IOJ 3/5 4 1 Ad«1o Java 8,6 4/6 1 Anglo .Johorf 6/- 6 8728 words
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Article325 1914-02-20 11 Lord Ampthill on the Proposed Scheme. A meeting of the (irand Masters' Lodge No. 1 was held at the Imperial Restaurant, Rt^ent Street. Loudi.n, on January 19, when Lord Auipthill, tho M. W. I'io Grand Master, was inst:'. llo<) .is Worshipful M.ister by his prrdeees- r325 words
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Article217 1914-02-20 11 Has to Pay for Unauthorised Leave. At Hongkong recently, before Mr. J. R. W ood, Mrs. Allen, wife of Sergt. Allen, charged her amah with absenting herself from duty witlmut permission. Prow cntrix iuforuuv his Worship that the amah went v on January 25 and returned on217 words
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Advertisement61 1914-02-20 11 Want of perception is a pronounced t ait in man, particularly where his hea lth is concerned. He does not realise that nearly all serious illness is due to disregard of chills or stomach derangement. Bat the wise individual knows that Wood* Great Ptppermint Care is an unequalled preventative of61 words
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Advertisement330 1914-02-20 11 boutries Instruments. S.Moutrie&Co.,Ld. RAFFLES PLACE. NOTICE. The pull'c ate Lfreby warned thai thn followiog ballock cart unmbcr platos, wlrite ground an 3 blai fi^nrec, have been reported stolen, 812 774 1338 2571 865 869 1 68 2754 688 96.) 1401 2901 60S 1044 1446 8181 6 8 lll>4 2038 3e03330 words
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Advertisement326 1914-02-20 11 X-'m^W/fcr- SMOKED BY JtJDGES.Vi^fy^ j W HnY N EVER Vary, r^*^ [CLYSAYA CIGARETTES. OBTAINABLE FROM A. P. NOOR MOHAMED AND M. S. ALLY. SS cents per tin of 50. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Dancing after Dinner. MUSIC BY THE PARISIAN TRIO. P'"Tli not in mortals to326 words
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Article1369 1914-02-20 12 One feels one is entering a real home of mystery when one crosses tho threshold of Mmc. de TbtVbcs in tbe Avenue Wagram, dominated by the Arc do Triomphe, which is grey and misty looking in the gloom of the afternoon, writes the Paris correspondent of the1,369 words
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Article480 1914-02-20 12 American Scientist's Remarkable Discovery. Details of a very important physiological discovery, which will probably have farreaching effects not only in physiological science but on tbe practice of medicine, have just reached London from America. The effect of this discovery is that the human nervous system is compost i480 words
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Article218 1914-02-20 12 Canterbury Lamb Dearer At Home Than Abroad. The curious point was brought out at the sitting of tbe Dominions Royal Commission at Scotland House, S.W., that Canterbury lamb was actually dearer in Xew Zealand. its country of origin, than in London. Mr. Gilbert Anderson said there was218 words
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Article142 1914-02-20 12 A Xew York telegram to the Sunday Sun says It was the dog that came between us-," said Alvah Cook, of Boston, who was explaining to a judge why he did not sup port bis wife. You see, Judge, it was like this Mrs. Cook had142 words
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Article1702 1914-02-20 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 gome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list1,702 words
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Article535 1914-02-20 12 Uuconventional Night with The Poets. There was a man at the Cheshire Cheese in Flee t-stroet on January 15, who set out to prove that in order to be a genius one bad to be born funny— funny, that is, in a physical Hcnsp. "A535 words
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Article22 1914-02-20 12 Asked if be didn't think women are now very original in their dress, a wit replied: 11 Original Aboriginal, you mean 122 words
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Advertisement192 1914-02-20 12 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. LEADING ESTABLISHMENTS THE WORLD OVER USE TMK BEST. Koken's American Barber Chairs «3^ THE WORLD'S STANDARD, VB^gw^jk A- I '/Quality. Price Lowest. \f Julian Frankel Furniture iWjijjHr JM| Corrpany, t Iwfei 4M^ -jr ONLY ADDRESS, ORCHAUD ROAD,192 words
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Advertisement279 1914-02-20 13 IHE STRAITS TIMES FOR F.M.B. READERS. The New Mail Train Service enables as tc send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition ol The Straits Times containing all the i nportant telegrams and news reoeived up to a late hour in the afternoon. This edition can be bought m279 words
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Advertisement58 1914-02-20 13 FOR ANYTHING IN THB Ml SICAL LINE FROM A VIOLIN STRING to a GRAND PIANO YOD CANNOT DO BETTER THAN VISIT t^ Robinson Piano NEW SHOW-ROOM. PIANOS BY ALL THE PEST ENGLISH AND GERMAN MAKERS, GRAMOPHONES of the very best, RECORDS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, ORGANS, PLAYER PIANOS, MUSIC, ETC., ETC.58 words
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Advertisement1739 1914-02-20 14 SINGAPORE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL CF ANY EASTtRN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UNITED. HEAD OFFICE i Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFIOE i 82, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has £20.000 deposited with tho Supreme Ckurt ol England, ml oomplies with the Btituh1,739 words
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Advertisement531 1914-02-20 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of Valuable Teak Household Furniture Cottage Piano, etc., The property of J. Hod K ins, Esq., at "Cheriton," No. 12, Sjed Alii Road, Om ■•*iai»aa»y February 28, cit 2.30 p.m. A brilliant toned oottate piano by S. Moutrie A Co.. in R ood condition upholrtored531 words
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Article1046 1914-02-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Wolselcy Company. All wbo took part in the Thousand Miles Trial of 1900 indulged, I suppose, in roseate visions of the future, writes Charles L Krceston in The Chronicle. Whether many lor any of us were far-Righted enough to rcoognise1,046 words
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Advertisement17 1914-02-20 15 For colic and windy spasms. Take Woods' <J.-««at Pepp imint Core. Sold everywhere, 60 cent* a bJltie.17 words
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Advertisement170 1914-02-20 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT Motor Tyre $P3|§T& Manufacturers To H.M. King George V. FKOM FEBRUARY Ist Dunlop Grooved Covers OF 100 M.M. SECTION, being: 760 x 100 870 x 100 810 x 100 910 x 100 ARE REDUCED IN PRICE Approx IC^° Apply to your Oarage for Copy of New List,170 words
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Advertisement455 1914-02-20 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SAIE. Humber Bicycle, complete with all accensoriee. No reasonable offer refused. Apply Box No. B., Straits Times. j 8-2 a 4-8 LAND FOR BALE. For sa'e, 93 acrts of land near Port PickFon, fronting on the pea. 70 acre* Rubier. Very healthy. Suitable for a Sanatorium.455 words
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Advertisement466 1914-02-20 16 SINGAPORE CLIB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures f jr the current week and important forthcoa-ing fixtures are kindly supplied by t) c secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forma M which to make the returns will be supplied on application to I the Maniigcr, Straits Time*. Singapore Cricket466 words
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Miscellaneous224 1914-02-20 16 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Misccllano-ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, SI each insertion. For p.p.c. cards, on pago 8, 92. Inch Scale Rate? are as224 words
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