The Straits Times, 9 April 1914
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Title Section13 1914-04-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.460 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. APRIL 9. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1914-04-09 1 i FVEfiYEOITf WANTS irjj Real Habana Cigars with Sumatra Cover are the The greatest featara and moot important point in connection with ARDATH CABINET CIGARS is, that they are manufactured by skilled worki.u.n, and under strictly hygienic principles. ARDATH CABINET CIGARS are manufactured from the finest tobacco grown on virgin201 words
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Advertisement38 1914-04-09 1 WAH HENG CO. PHOTO6RAPHIC STORES DEVELOPING, PBINTING AND ENLARGING AMATEURS' WORK. Platep, Paper*, Films, Chemical*, Cameras Lenee?, snd General Photographic Materials. Fruuiex of every variety mide to order. NO. 95. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Opposite Adelphi Hotel. 17-fl 81-738 words
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Advertisement67 1914-04-09 1 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Pep 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 Avocado. Tel. 261. 8 11 a SLEDGE MILK IS GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE67 words
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Advertisement224 1914-04-09 1 ROBINSON CO. For the Coming Race Meeting. $S^ Ladies' Department. NEW SHIPMENTS OF GOODS y CONTINUALLY ARRIVING i DRESS FABRICS AND SILKS FOR EVENING AND AFTERNOON WEAR. NEW SHADOW LACES. VEILINGS AND RIBBONS. f STRAWS, FLOWERS AND PLUMES. SMART AND UP-TO-DATE SHOES. W' BILK HOSIERY. (jjgSJjPß^ SUNSHADES. TRIMMINGS. th. \fTfst224 words
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Advertisement9 1914-04-09 1 MORSE'S CALCARIUM DISTEMPER Solk Agkvts ADAMSON. 61LFILLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article580 1914-04-09 2 WIFE'S STORY OF EX-GOVERNOR'S END. Door Locked Against Veronal. Widowed for the second time, Mrs. Playfair, on March 6, at Waterlooville, near Portsmouth, gave at an inquest a touching account of how her husband Capt. Norman Ernest Playfair, whom she described as having many times carried his580 words
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Article421 1914-04-09 2 Possibility of Their Coming to An End. It is more than likely than the days of prize competitions in periodicals are numbered, states the Evening Standard. Keen controversies have arisen round all the contests that have been offered to the public of late years, and only recently an421 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1914-04-09 2 Protect your Children against M Consumption '{ft >k ir by g>ving them VwWU f J 'KEPLER' U (Trait Hark) ,1 Cod Liver Oil \y with Ul Malt Extract A\ lil hi It provides weakly children (and V I I V adults) with strength and stamina to W V) W battle267 words
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Advertisement51 1914-04-09 2 Bowel Complaint in Children. During tie summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most cartful attention. As soon as any unnatural looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and I Diarrhoea Kemedy should be given. For aale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement415 1914-04-09 2 EXPEL YOUR ECZEMA! Impure blood is responsible for more than half the ills of mankind it is the primary cause of your Eczema. Therefore to cure your Eczema you must attack it, not outwardly with ointments or salves, but by internal treatment, tn rough the blood. Not purgative, and not415 words
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Advertisement843 1914-04-09 2 Watermarfs(^pSlinPen jQJf When you hav e chosen the nib \m y° u llke and completed the purJZmO chase> you will have a which xv\ J^^X\\ wi ive y° u ''belong satisfaction V JOT A(N But be SUre il is a Waterman's Ideal sOr JSss\ you buy No other pen is843 words
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Article575 1914-04-09 3 THRILLING SCENES ON BURNING TRAINING SHIP. Total Destruction of the Wellesley. The Tyno training ship Wellesley, the home of about three hundred boys, was destroyed by fire on March 11, fortunately without loss of life. After all on board bad been rescued she sank to the bottom575 words
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Article456 1914-04-09 3 Growth of Hospital Habit la England. Tbe hospital habit seems to be growing among English people. The fashion was set when the Duchess of Connaught, while suffering from appendicitis in Canada, went into a hoepital for treatment instead of remaining in her own apartments, and the latest person456 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement503 1914-04-09 3 SALES BY AUCTION. FOR SALE PRIVATELY. Freehold Land situate at Scrangoon Road, near the Tram Terminu*, area 54,510 fq. feet, (ally planted wilb cooonut trees. A splendiJ ■ita for a bungalow. Apply to CHINO KBNO LBB CO., Auctioneer* 7-4 n BY ORDER OF THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOAKD. AUCTION BALE Of503 words
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Advertisement666 1914-04-09 3 Toilette Recipes. The latest and Smartest Beiuty Recipes Collected from various expert Beauty Writers. "Wavy" Shampoos. Homely Hint*. Few people know that stallox can be used as a Bhampoo and is far hotter tban anything else for the purpose. It seems to have a natural affinity for the hair, leaving666 words
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Advertisement93 1914-04-09 3 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. You will93 words
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Advertisement542 1914-04-09 3 HEADS QUITE BALD WITH RINGWORM Spread Until Eldest Boy's Head Was Covered with Ugly Patches. Then Younger Boy Had It. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Today Have Splendid Heads of Hair. Queen St., Glllingham. Dorset, Eng. "Last summer m. eldest boy caught ringworm at school and I treated It as542 words
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Advertisement699 1914-04-09 3 RANEEOUNGB GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING {Under B.R.A. Bulet of Racing), WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, May 8, Thursday, May 7, and Saturday, May 9, 1914. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, May 5, 1914. 1. THE OPENING699 words
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Advertisement753 1914-04-09 3 R-cfs No. 1, Bor 9 on the Hirst Dry. Entrance, 125. Dietanoe. Scurry Coarse. THIRD DAY. Saturday, May 9, 1914. I*9. THE STEWARDS' STAKES AND PLATE— VaIue 1500. A Handicap for Pony Ex Griffins that have run at the Meeting. Kg trance, t25. 1 'istance, Race Course. If there are753 words
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Advertisement628 1914-04-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, 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 at ft628 words
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Advertisement551 1914-04-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and aro fitted551 words
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Advertisement755 1914-04-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. l SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserab, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semera Bachok, Krlantan I Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon Laogßuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. BORIBAT April 11 s.s. MAHIDOL April 13 April 18 s.s. REDANG755 words
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Advertisement72 1914-04-09 4 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. APCAR LINE. FOR HONGKONG, KOBB AND MOJI. The Company's steamer DILWARA 6,878 t0n5, G. N. Ramage, R.N'.B., Commander. will be despatched tor the above ports, on Saturday, Utb April, at 4 pm. I She has excellent accommodation for Ist and 2nd-class passengers. For rates72 words
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Advertisement530 1914-04-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. \V DEUTSCH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTS6ES. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Servioe. The steamers of tli- k-j Companies maintain a regular servico between Bauiburg, Brenion Antwerp, llotterdam and Emdea and the Straito, dial and Japan. Horur.wsrdc, tilt y aro despatched fort nightly for Havre and Htmburg and onoo530 words
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Advertisement634 1914-04-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORS3EUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. I The fast and well-known mail steamers I this Company sail fortnightly frum Bremen, Hamburg, Lsbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Son.) amr'on, Gibraltar, Gcnon, Naples (oonInaoiing Mir-tihcs, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vorsai Port Sa'a, Suez. Aden, Colombo, Pinaai; Sicgaporo634 words
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Advertisement620 1914-04-09 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglitmclt «&> C2o*9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE S:\.vicki: To Jwa Ports, Port Darwin Tin i.-i. t Hrisiunk and Svi>\kv, wa Torres Straits. AUo taking p»RM-o«ors and oarifo with iraabliipu' at for other Vk torus, South Avsthalian and Nckth Qukensland I Ihih Nkw Uliska, New620 words
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Advertisement667 1914-04-09 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. FOR A HOLIDAY TO AUSTRALIA tytheK. V. M.'s New srd Fast £t«a,ers TASMAN and HOUTMAN, each 5,000 tone großo; 8,000 tons water displacement. Ibeee medetn niai'steamers, specially built and denoted for the Anstralian trade and comfortable travelling in tLe tropics, can accommodate 85 first claes and 14 second667 words
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Advertisement349 1914-04-09 5 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. as. "'-lenogle" 8,7u0 Tons, is. Seang Hie" 5,799 Tods s.s. Scaj>K CLton" 6,7 5 Tens FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOW. Mb SEANG istitf, on April 18, 1914. s.s. SEAXU OMOObTi on April 25, 1914. FOR PENANG AND RANGOON. r.s. GLBNOGLE, on April 25, 1914. Tbe^e tieamera349 words
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Advertisement640 1914-04-09 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Tuesday, April 14, at 2.80 p.m. Freehold land together with the plank dwelling erected thereon and known as, No. 482, Confederate Estate Road, Singapore. Area 80,143 square feet, being lots 60 to 68 and 133 to 141 (all inclusive) of Grant No. 2. I'OWEI.L 00., Anctioneers.640 words
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Advertisement491 1914-04-09 5 Royal Vinolia j Cream Soap. Royal Vinuli.i Cream Soap pomemes liiulily beneficial <iu;ilitifs which render it most efficacious in promoting (In- health and bcanty of ilit.' skin. It yields ;i rich, creamy lather, exceptionally toothing and comforting in its effect Hence, ladies, children and ;il! whose skins arc delicate <h-491 words
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Advertisement356 1914-04-09 6 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAY. CO.. LO. APCAR LINE or STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of the abate Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkongand Shanghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Commander. Japan 6,018 C. P. Siddon. Orbqory Apcar 4,600 J. E. Drake. Arratoon Apcar356 words
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Advertisement378 1914-04-09 6 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. i NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that the twentyeighth Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Singapore Slipway and Engineering Co., Ltd., will be held at the Registered )ffioeof the Ccmptnj, at Tanjong Pagar, on Weduesdiy, April 15, 19U, at 2378 words
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Advertisement166 1914-04-09 6 FOR Kerosene Oil Engines THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" x. Kerosene The Cheapest Refined Oil on the Market. "CROSS" will give you MORE POWER at a LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS. A-« mg? per 4-Gallon tin O (including Duty THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY (Straits Settlements),166 words
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Advertisement76 1914-04-09 6 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANO AND CALCUTTA. The Company k steamer ss. XAMSANO, 4,036 tone, Captain 11. E. (iilroy, is due htro on Thursday, tbo Otli instaut and tails for the above ports, on Saturday, the 11th idtm, it 8 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for saloon passec^erH76 words
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Article164 1914-04-09 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, April 9. High Water. 9 M a.m.. 9.5S p.m. B. I. homeward mail closes. S. H. A. annual mootiog commences. Pridiiy, April 10. Hirli Wator, 10.S a.m., 10.21 p.m. Good l-'i il:iv. Ni> isv i. el f the Straits Times. N. 1 > I. outward164 words
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Article171 1914-04-09 7 To-DAT. Kemaman, K. Dungun and Tiengyanu Will o'the Wisp 8 pm Malacca, P. Dirkson and P. Swctteuliam S.ippho 8 pu Malacca and Muar Kaka it pm Tenant, liangoon and Call utta biking mails fnr Durban Elephant* 4pm KS*r*ort Swettciiham. Pcuang aud Madras taking mails fit Europe, etc.,171 words
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Article241 1914-04-09 7 The mails from Europe by the B. I. steamer Tctsta are expected by train on Friday m. .rainy, April 10. Letters will be ready for delivery by 9 a.m., and newspapers by 11.. -10 a.m. Iks Imp. German mail steamer Buelow left Colombo at Ii am. on241 words
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Article711 1914-04-09 7 Latest Arrivals. AJMagi Dut. str. 70S tons, Capt Kolk, April '.< I i. '.n I'nutianak, April 6. G.c. and 7 dp. S. Ajamay, Ltd. For 1' uak, April 11. lids. A&oMaai, Hrit. str. 99 tons, Capt Morris, April h. Iniui Bagan, April 6. G.c. and '20 d.p. Kwong711 words
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106 1914-04-09 7 Wharves at which Vessels ara Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Lama. W. Section No. l...Taroba, Dilwara. Shirrs Wharf Nil. Main W. Ssct. No. 2.. .Nam Sang. 8...NU. a a 4... Klephanta. ii 6. ..Klang. 6. ..Vermont. Nsw Dock 7. ..(Under construction)106 words
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Article280 1914-04-09 7 EXCHANOE SIMOAPOU, AI'KIL 1914. 0* London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 3 1 3 Private 8 m/s 'i 8 m/ 8 3/4 H On Obrmami Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/s 842 On Fbawob Bank d/d m 204 Private 8 m/s 298 On India Bank T.280 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article185 1914-04-09 7 vSSj BuyerB BeUe 10 10 Ampang 8.60 1 1 AyerWeng C.'v 10 10 Belat 2.70 3.00 10 10 Bruang 1.80 10 10 Kamnar 10.25 10 10 Kunaboi 1.50 1.65 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11.60 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.17.6 2.2.6 £i £1 Labat Mine* 6.75 6.16 10 8185 words
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Article647 1914-04-09 7 vSS.2 sdier9 2/- a/- Allagai 1/8 2/1 £1 £1 Anglo- Java 8,4} 4/4 2/- 2/- Anglo- Mala j 9.3 10/--2- 2/- BataDg Malaka -/10 1/1 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 2.12.0 2.17.6 noro 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/8 -/10 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.11.9 1.15.3 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang 2.15.0 8.0.0647 words
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Article114 1914-04-09 7 vitoel £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 £1 £1 i Prel. 1.1.0 1.8.0 5/- 6/- Electric T'ways 4/8 4 9 10 10 Fraaer Neave 59.C0xd 50 50 Hammer Co. 97.60 100.0) 100 Howarth Erskine 45.C0 100 7% Pref. 100.00 100 100 KatE Bro, Def. 125.00 185.00 10 10114 words
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Advertisement26 1914-04-09 7 The comploto list of club fixtures will be foand on page 10. For all int rnal complaints. Taka Woods Great lVppermitt Cure' SO cent* a battle.26 words
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Advertisement181 1914-04-09 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. April 11. —At The Hatabai Store, Keppel Road, a quantity of uu.'l.i m goo3s, etc., at 11. April 14. At saleroom, freehold land, etc:., at I 30. April 14. —At saleroom, valuable land and houses situate at Albert Street, at 2.80. April 24.— At Messrs.181 words
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Advertisement94 1914-04-09 7 MAGNUMS 55 cts. ;iV *1 55 cts. L Inree Castles per Cigarettes j per tiu It ifllrlill I Till tin. fj «||ii y tin. J wdVh.o wills y FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., Manufacture BUCKET DREDGES FOR TIN OR GOLD. OPEN LINK OR CLOSE CONNECTED TYPES. STEAM, GAS OR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED. A94 words
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Advertisement135 1914-04-09 7 To-Night To-Nifjht II AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Itala's Finest Film CONVICT, No. 113 (4.000 U. In 3 Reels). A profoundly moving picture, telling bow a convict, seatenced to penal servitude, bj utrange accidents, is enabled to retnrn and do justioe to those he had wronged. The135 words
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1102 1914-04-09 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, APRIL 9. ALTERNATIVE CONCESSIONS. Mr. Bonar Law made a proposal on the Ulster question in his speech the other day, and it may be taken as an alternative to that of Mr. Asqoith. Briefly, the Prime Minister's plan is to grant Ulster exclusion for a period1,102 words
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Article13 1914-04-09 8 Tomorrow, being Good Friday, there will be no issue of the Straits Times.13 words
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Article28 1914-04-09 8 The corner stone of a new German Club in Manila has been laid. The new building is estimated to coat 75,000 pesos. The location is 520, San Marcelino.28 words
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Article32 1914-04-09 8 To morrow being Good Friday, there will be a service in the Middle Road Church at 8 p.m. The address of the evening will be given by liev. J. R. Djnyes, D.D.32 words
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Article32 1914-04-09 8 As the result of a post-mortem examination it has been ascertained that the direct cause of the sudden death of the late Mr. W. J. Turnbull was fatty degeneration of the heart.32 words
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Article39 1914-04-09 8 Mr. H. M. Hakim will entertain the Pilgrim brokers at Geylang Serai on Saturday night, and the whole of Sunday, on the occasion oi the 18th anniversary of the Jeddah Pilgrim Office. A Malay ronggeng will be in attendance!39 words
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Article44 1914-04-09 8 The experiments mrtrla during last autumn by the Royal Flying Corps at Dover were so successful that a base for the corps is to be formed at Dover, at a cost of X1.1,000 of which £11,000 is to be voted in tbis years estimates.44 words
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Article37 1914-04-09 8 To-morrow night at 8 o'clock, Mr. Chew Cheng Yong will give an address in Betbesda Hall on the need of the Holy Spirit in Christian Work and Fellowship. All Christians interested in the subject are cordially invited.37 words
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Article39 1914-04-09 8 In connection with the defence of Nether-lands-India, the Government will send out to Java Vice Admiral G. F. Tydeman, Director and Commander of the Navy at Amsterdam, in order to have conferences with the Indian Government on the subject.39 words
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Article43 1914-04-09 8 Renter's correspondent at Wuhu states that Father Puget was conducting a baptismal service at Tikang, thirty miles above Wuhu, when seventeen soldiers entered the Church and struck him. They also threw stones at him and kicked him. Native Christians rescued Father Puget eventually.43 words
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Article50 1914-04-09 8 A service of public gharries started in Kowloon on April 1. Tho S. 0. Morning Post says that they are rather small for Europeans, resembling those of Singapore, but are quite clean and upto date with rub ber tyres— and, most important feature of all— the fares are extremely reasonable.50 words
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Article56 1914-04-09 8 Owing to a grant from tho Board of Education and tho assistance rendered by Mr. Austen Chamberlain's fund for the London School of Tropical Medicine, arrangements are now complete for the new course in Tro pical Sanitation and Hygiene, which will be held twice annually in the school. The first56 words
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Article72 1914-04-09 8 Included in a letter which has been sent to a Hongkong resident by his brother in Canton appear the following sentences: There is rumour of another revolution, and several Cantonese are mixed up in it. The soldiors have not been paid for the last eight weeks and there ie no72 words
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Article68 1914-04-09 8 A Hamburg report states that the Far Eastern Shipping Convention, which was recently provisionally renewed until the end of this month, has now been extended until the end of December. The North German Lloyd has previously had a work ing agreement with the Convention, which includes all the other European68 words
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Article82 1914-04-09 8 The gross profit of Pengkalen, Limited, for the year ended September 30 was £3,075, out of which there is due for interest on preference shares £1,000, leaving a net profit of £2,075, increasing the balance to credit of profit and loss account to £3,321. The directors regret that so far82 words
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Article81 1914-04-09 8 When the crew of the steamer Sal am is were being handcuffed at the Hongkong Marine Court for removal to the gaol the quarter master, named Sing Kee, who, with others, bad been sentenced to ten weeks' imprisonment, broke through the guard and escaped. It is stated Sing Kee was81 words
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Article78 1914-04-09 8 In an article by Mr. K>bort P. Moncrieff, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, in the April number of Tbo Beacon Light, tho official organ of the British Anti-Tobacco and Anti- Narcotic League, Government returns are quoted put ting the total expenditure on tobacco and appliances for the year at £32,603,681, which shows an78 words
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Article95 1914-04-09 8 The report of Gopeng Consolidated states that the directors have made arrangements with the company's bankers whereby they have been enabled to borrow an amount equivalent to the balance of calls payable on shares, thereby obviating the necessity of further calls being made on the shares until April, 1916. During95 words
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Article108 1914-04-09 8 The particulars of thue scout cruisers building for the Chinese Government at the Cantiere Navale Triestino, near Trieste, are as follows Length 859 ft., beam 39 ft., draught 16 ft.; Parsons' turbines, designed horsepower 80,000 82 koots armament, ten 4 in. Q F., two Maxims, and two torpedo tubes; Yarrow108 words
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Article161 1914-04-09 8 Au interesting South London personality has been removed by the death of Mr. George Whichelow, leather merchant, of Bermondsey, in bis 71st year. Mr. Whichelow was a native of Bermondsey, and had rim n by his own ability and energy to bo one of the wealthiest men in the leather161 words
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Article481 1914-04-09 8 Mr. C. Waller, of Keponj; Estate, is leaving on Sunday for home on six months' leave. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, Pritigh Adviser, Kedah, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Mr. A. G. Watson, of Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, has been transferred to Penang.481 words
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Article117 1914-04-09 8 H. H. the Sultan of Kelantan arrived in Singapore this morning by the Krian. Shortly before nine o'clock the vessel was off Johnston's Pier, the presence of Hih Highness being acknowledged by a salute fired from Fort Canning. On the Pier there was drawn up117 words
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Article156 1914-04-09 8 A rather amusing incident lias happened at the Shanghai Public School, says the Mercury, over the transfer of a certain lady teacher to the new Boys' School which is to be opened after Easter \t the Kill.- Range. It appears that practically all the school girls went156 words
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Article244 1914-04-09 8 The report of the Ayer Panas Rubber Company to be presented to a meeting o( shareholders on the 14tb ingt., contains among other items of inconio "Amount received from the Trustees of A. A. (iuuii, •7,818.14." This amount in included in Uio profits for the year244 words
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Advertisement237 1914-04-09 8 When next requiring a supply of WINES SPIRITS give us a trial order, and we will guarantee satisfaction. Well-known Brands of BEER STOUT, MINERAL WATERS, CIGARS, CIGARETTES TOBACCO are also supplied by us. Price List sent on application to: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. j237 words
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Advertisement138 1914-04-09 8 A DRAMA OF QUALITY MMHM SUPERB ACTING •and one that will be admired and appreciated for the excellence of its production HONESTY A MANS STRUGGLE FOR EXISTENCE 4 REELS 4 BY Mr. CHARLES PATHE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HOUSE OF PATHE FRERES AT THE NEW TEMPORARY ALHAMBRA CINEMA HALL BETWEEN THE138 words
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Advertisement11 1914-04-09 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 11.11 words
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Article131 1914-04-09 9 PREPARATIONS TO WELCOME KING GEORGE. Value of the Entente Cordiale. Rutib's Telbobam. London, April 8. A great reception is being prepared at Paris for the four days' visit of their Majesties on April '21. There will be a military review at Vincenncs, a reception at the Hotel131 words
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Article53 1914-04-09 9 Their Influence in the American Elections. Reitki:^ Tklkoium. London, April Ik Nine women candidates for aldermanship in Chicago have been overwhelmingly defeated. The majority of women supported the male candidates, but outside Chicago the women voters have succeeded in closing a thousand bar rooms in tbe smaller53 words
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Article57 1914-04-09 9 Reuteb's TklK'.i: am. London, April 8. The trade returns for the quarter show increases in imports of £5,592,784 and in exports of £2,828,714, the former principally in food £1,867,548 and raw cotton £4,622,585, wool showing a decrease of £615,593. The exports increases include machinery i' 30.1, 619,57 words
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Article38 1914-04-09 9 Hkcteh's Trleoram. London, April 9. Captain White, who was arrested during some disturbances in Dublin, has been dis charged. The prosecution withdrew the case and Captain White said tho whole matter was due to a misunderstanding.38 words
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Article30 1914-04-09 9 Rlil'TKK's TfcLIu.KMJ. London, April 8. The Unionists have decided not to oppose Mr. Asquith in East Fife. Later. Mr. AKiiiith has been returned unopposed in East Fife.30 words
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Article38 1914-04-09 9 Rctrm'i Tklkgram. London, April 8. L >ril Howard de Walden has sold his Regent's P*rk estate of 62 J rcres, overing twenty ifrJMlm, to the N-i'.'.iujliam accountant, Mr. Saiu tel Derbyshire, for half a mil lion.38 words
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Article36 1914-04-09 9 Reuter's leleoram. London, April 8. Sc. John's telegrams state that the search for tho Southern ('mis will be abandoned tomorrow. Sealers are returning owing to the pour prospects for the remainder of the season.36 words
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Article53 1914-04-09 9 RUTKRS TMMBA>i London, April 8. A Calcutta message says Roy, who was charged with shooting a detective, has boon discharged. The great crowd was intensely excited by a report that Police Inspector McOill had been »hot dead. It was, however, an accident when the inspector was53 words
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Article29 1914-04-09 9 Rsi rmV Tf lk.kam. London, April 8, The Imperial Government is despatching special commissioners to Siberia and China to make prolonged investigations into com mercial possibilities.29 words
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Article20 1914-04-09 9 Reoteb's Telegram. London, April 8. Major Henry Williams Wynn has been killed in the hunting field.20 words
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Article18 1914-04-09 9 Kkctek's TiLj.-mu. Iwndon, April 8. Mr. Churchill has gone to Madrid to play polo.18 words
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Article33 1914-04-09 9 Deb Ostamatischs Lloyd Tklkobam. Berlin, April 8. The Czar and Czarina are leaviug for the Kriiu wiit-re the betrothal of Prince Carol a'i 1 Mmm Ol^a ii extxe'ed to Uko place33 words
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Article88 1914-04-09 9 Bitter Developments of the Tolls Discussion, Recter's Telegram, London, April 8. The Panama controversy is daily engendering increased heat, greatly to tbe detriment of Anglo-American relations. A Republican opponent of Mr. Wilson's tails policy has been elected by a sweeping majority as congressman for New Jersey, which isReuter - 88 words
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Article57 1914-04-09 9 Rbutek's Telegram. London, April 9. Tho Berlin newspapers state that the Kiiser has written to the Czar a personal letter regarding the aeronaut detained at 1 Vrtn on a charge of espionage, after a re cord balloon voyage from Germany. He requests the Czar to do his57 words
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Article44 1914-04-09 9 Rkiter's Teleoram. London, April 8. A Melbourne message says tbe Premier's conference has concluded. It was very successful. Tbe conference expressed gratification at the Premier's intimation that the Commonwealth was prepared to contribute one hundred and fifty thousand yearly to promote immigration.44 words
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Article32 1914-04-09 9 Recter's Telegram. London, April 8. Sergeant Deane, aeroplaning at Brooklands for a pupil's certificate, ascended to a height of a thousand fact and spiralled down too I'tarply and was killed.Reuter - 32 words
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Article22 1914-04-09 9 Reuter's Teleubam. London, April 9. An official statement is mule that General Sir H. C. Sclater succeeds General Ewart.Reuter - 22 words
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Article90 1914-04-09 9 Reitkr's Tklkcjkam. London, April 8. The KiDg of Sweden shortly undergoes an operation for ulcer of the stomach. A Stockholm message says the King is not connned to bed, and presides at a meeting of the Cabinet for the purpose of constituting a provisional government under90 words
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Article17 1914-04-09 9 Recter's Telkoram. London, April 8. The House of Commons has adjourned until the 16th inst.17 words
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Article50 1914-04-09 9 Dm: Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, April 8. At Durazzo, tbe Greek committee have made the Metropolitan a prisoner. The Turkish press are publishing disclosures alleging that Russians arms and -noney were used in the rising of the Kurds. Tbe Knirote rising is weakening owing to scarcity of money.50 words
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Article36 1914-04-09 9 Der Ostasiatiscue Lloyd Telegram I., rlin, April 8. The German aviator Flicderbaum will compete for the Matin's aviation prize for a flight from Paris to Peking. He intends to fly aloDg the Siberian railway.36 words
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Article37 1914-04-09 9 Der Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegbam. Berlin, April 8. Prince Henry of Prussia has had a splendid reception in Chile. Tbe President emphasizes that the friendship between Germany and Chile becomes even firmer than before.37 words
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Article179 1914-04-09 9 Dissent From Proposed Southern Association. (Fbom Our Own Cobeespondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 9. The annual meeting of tbe Negri Sembilan Planters' Association was held in Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, yesterday, Mr. A. 1.. Davidson presiding. There was a large attendance with a very strong and unanimous feeling179 words
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Article152 1914-04-09 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has boon received in Singapore, dated London, April 8: Plantation Para first latex crepe on spot 2/8J Para to arrive 8/Market steady. The East Asiatio Company favour us with the following report The market in London yesterday wai steady fur spot152 words
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Article101 1914-04-09 9 (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.) London, April 8. Hila (Sumatra) is issuing 4,000 debentures. Soafield pays 25 per cent, and carries forward £9,900. At the auctions there were offered Malaya 872 tons and Ceylon 181 tons. There was a good competition, especially for standard crepe. The average advance101 words
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Article76 1914-04-09 9 From Oub Own Correspondent, Kuala Lnmpnr, April 8. j The Malay Mail bears that Major General Stephenson's successor to the command of the Straits Settlements garrison will be MajorGeneral Reade, who has a distinguished record as Commandant of the R>yal Military College at Kingston, Canada, for four76 words
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Article92 1914-04-09 9 (Fbom Oub Own Cobbbspondbnt.) Penang, April 8 Tbe Pinang Gazette publishes an editorial on the Kedah question in tbe course of which it is stated that the Regent's protest is mainly against supplanting hif ancle as President of tbe State Council. He regards with particular horror92 words
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Article29 1914-04-09 9 It is reported that the followers of While •Volf have been defeated aod have retreated trotn Lautien. Telegrams from Yunnan fu. >iweiyang and elsewhere report an increase in brigandage.29 words
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Article528 1914-04-09 9 CHINESE STEAMER LOOTED NEAR HONGKONG. Two Killed and $30,000 Stolen. The Hongkong Daily Press of the 2nd inst., learns that on the night of March 81 another daring piracy on a river steamer was perpetrated by an armed gang who had embarked as passengers at Hongkong. A528 words
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Article469 1914-04-09 9 Arrangements for the Issue In London. A special met tiny of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax. presiding. Tlios-3 present were Messrs. A. W. Bean, A. J. W. Watkins, J. Carapiet, Ching Keng Lee, Cbia Kong Chin, Tan Ktiiam Hock, and469 words
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Article718 1914-04-09 9 The Story of the Life Work of Dr. J. R. Meet. (Communicated). On Monday night, at Prinsep Street Church, the Rev. L. Oecbsli gave a most interesting and lucid account of tbe rise of the student movement which has exercised a great and wide influence during the past718 words
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Article232 1914-04-09 9 Agenda for Annual Conference At Kuala Lumpur. The annual general meeting of this Association will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Lumpur, to transact the following business 1. Minutes of meeting held on January 11, 1914; 2. Affiliation of232 words
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Article83 1914-04-09 9 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that during the week ending April 4, there' were 202 deaths (160 males, 52 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of 80.48. Malarial fever accounted for 80 deaths, phthisis 30, convulsions83 words
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Article20 1914-04-09 9 Messrs. Dyer Ball and J. V. Mills, who have been in China studying L hine'e, Lat« returned to Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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Article925 1914-04-09 9 GOOD PROGRESS IN FACE^OF DIFFICULTIES. Annual Prize Distribution. The annual prize distribution in connection with Raffles Girls' School, held this morning, was a pleasant and most satisfactory function for everybody concerned. The children, both those who contributed to the programme of music and dancing and those who925 words
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Article1879 1914-04-09 10 CREIGHTON LECTURE BY LORD HALDANE. Sir E. Grey on Character. In the gymnasium of University College, on March 6, Viscount Haldane delivered the Creighton Lecture for *****4, selecting as his subject The Meaning ot Truth in History." Sir Edward Grey, in introducing Viscount Haldane, said it had1,879 words
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Article332 1914-04-09 10 Qood Friday. St. Andrew's Cathkmk l. 7 a.m. Matins. Litany and Ante Communion 9 a.m. to 12 noon, The Three Hours' Service. Conductor, Rev. H. (i. Ivile; 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Preacher, Rev. R. V. H. Burne; Alms throughout the day for the Singapore Diocesan Association.332 words
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Article817 1914-04-09 10 Statement by Chinese Financial Agent. Renter's representative has had an interview with Dr. Chin-chen-Tao, the new Chinese Financial Agent in London. Discussing his miss; in, he said I have no specific loan operation in view. My immediate work is to keep in touch with the market conditions817 words
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Article13 1914-04-09 10 The annual F.M.S. Police Sports will be held at Whitsuntide.13 words
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Article36 1914-04-09 10 The results of the Tangiin Club billiards tournament were as follows Semi Final. Noon scratch beat Stevens— 60,250-213. Wishart— Bobeat Hallifax+2o, 250 to 223. Final.— Noon scratch beat Wishart- 80, 250 to 220.36 words
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Article119 1914-04-09 10 The Far Erst Interport Match. According to the Pinang Gazette, the Penang team will shoot this match somewhere about the middle ot May. The following have been asked to practice for it Capt. J. H. Allan, Pte. W. M. Collins, Mr. R. L. Cuscaden, Pte. C. D. D.119 words
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Letter395 1914-04-09 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As an answer to Seaviewite I wonld like you to insert the following Out of curiosity, Mr. Seaviewite, you came out last night to see— what? That we worked that night until 7 o'clock. And let me say, Seaviewite,395 words
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Article376 1914-04-09 10 Arrivals. Per str. Klang. April 9.— From Penang, via ports: Miss Case, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Masterton, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Edwards, Mrs. Kono Murata, Messrs. Durege, F. Pfeifer, Jones, A. K. Marsden, R. N. J. Watt, T. M. Tibbs, C. M. Morrison, M. N.376 words
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Article145 1914-04-09 10 A couple of film dramas of exceptional merit will be included in the Palladium pro gramme for this evening and to-morrow evening. One is a most absorbing story based on Rudyard Kiplings quotation For East is East and West is West and deals with an Eastern Potentate's hate145 words
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Article110 1914-04-09 10 In connection with the projected opening of a new steamship service from Japan to New York via Panama, which is now under consideration in the Japanese Diet, the Japan Spinning Mill Owners' Association have presented a petition to the State Ministers concerned in which it is urged that the port110 words
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Article490 1914-04-09 10 Official Statement of Company's Concessions. In the House of Commons i^st month, Mr. T. M. Healy asked tbe Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether the Chinese Government had granted concessions for oil to the Standard Oil Company, and, if so, what was their nature and extent did490 words
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Article542 1914-04-09 10 Dr. Nansen's Plan to Develop Its Boundless Resources. Siberia, according to the Russian ConsulGeneral, Dr. Heyking, is destined to become the granary of the world, the chief source of our timber supply in the future, the leading dairy country, and a large and magnificent source of cheap542 words
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Article1008 1914-04-09 10 The Pains of Death." PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS BY SIR H. MORRIS. To Relieve Distress Writing to The Times, Sir Henry Morris says The special point raised by Professor .1. Cook Wilson under the above heading in his letter, published in The Times on February 21, seems to have been missed by1,008 words
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Article111 1914-04-09 10 While the Japanese cruiser Hirato, with Rear Admiral lde on board, was ulf Mitsuhama, Iyo Province, on the voyage to Kurc, when a breakdown occurred to one of the engines, and the ship got out of control. Telegrams asliiDg for immediate assistance were at once despatched to the Kure Admiralty,111 words
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Miscellaneous20 1914-04-09 10 What is the easiest way to drive in a nail without smashing my fingers'.' Hold the hammer in both hands.20 words
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Article720 1914-04-09 11 FIRST EXAMPLE OF A CUBIST ROOM. Coming Fashion. Cubist rooms are to be the new fashion in Londrn. The only one in existence at present is that in the Karl and Countess of Droxhedu'h hoUHO in Wilton crtttccnt, but Mr. Wjiiilhatn Lewis, who de-signed the decorations, is720 words
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Article51 1914-04-09 11 Kuala Sawah.-:s,oso lbs. Emerald.— 5,606 lbs., two months 12,076 lbs. Now Columbia.— l3,ooo !U. Consolidated EstaUs.- 10,0*24 lbs. Tcmbalak.— B,s6B lbs. coconuts 10,* C,0 nuts. Ci-an^Vat Sordnng. 2,5.')0 lbs.; total for two uj.iutl's et 'innnt financial year, 11,540 lbs. Tappiu*: snsptuded for '20 days owing tv heavy51 words
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Article130 1914-04-09 11 The epi.ieruic of ty imid fever, since the first case was repot ltd in 1 1 •>nj. Tokyo, in tin miildlr of li-t nonth, hax spread to variojs wards \v,tli ttrribie rapidity, and at prrxeut mure thau 600 pers.ns are stated to be suffering from the disease, says the Japan130 words
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Article710 1914-04-09 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, April 9, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Nom Valui Buykbs. Sillers. 2/- Allagar 1/8 2/2 1 Anglo-J*\a 8,44 'i 1 AiifcloJohoie 1/8 8/6 2/- Analo-MaUy 9/3 10/1710 words
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Advertisement52 1914-04-09 11 The Man Who Gets There Is tin man wbj has blood real rich i i red blood and plenty of it— in his body. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED P LIVER OIL COMPOUND 1 makes blood— !uui of it -life giving, brain i i nourishing, strength replenishing blood. t OF ALL CHEMISTS. 91.9652 words
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Advertisement44 1914-04-09 11 Life is full ot pain and trouble, Arduous toil_ and ceaseless oarc, Pleasure but an empty bubble, Yet we seek it everywhere. Though of sorrow we must borrow, Needless cold* we won't endure, Finding solace ere the morrow, In some Wood*' Great Pegpermint Cue.44 words
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Advertisement287 1914-04-09 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Store FOR Gramophones Records Music and Musical Instruments IS UNDOUBTEDLY MOUTRIES Call on us at once and don't waste time wandering round other Houses. RAFFLES PLACE. FEDERATED MA> AY STATES RAILWAY. NOTICE. Tbo trafn servi'se on Good Friday, April 10, 1914, nill be the fame as en287 words
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Advertisement481 1914-04-09 11 dm Buchanan's "Royal Household" Whisky as supplied regularly to Royalty. Buchanan's bold the largest stocks of any firm in Scotland. It ia Important to note that this Whisky in guaranteed to have been maturing, over 12 yeara in wood, before bottling, and is exactly tbe same for both th Home481 words
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Advertisement314 1914-04-09 11 H Smoked Everywhkrk by no. i. Equestrians. m Sj (NEARLY) KVKKVBODY. I PLAYER'S I I NAVY I I MIXTURE I THEMIXIX-«2 ZTMATC :1 CSS MEaiT." RAFFLESHOTEL Special ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11. STAMFORD HOUSE. ■rat tatah Road. Private Hotel. UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. Centrally Situated. FORTY COMFORTABLE ROOMS. Sloctric Lich. and314 words
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Article868 1914-04-09 12 THE MARRIAGE OF KITTY AT THE PLAYHOUSE. Curtain Impressions. The stajje of the Playhouse is so narrow, writes a correspondent of the Kvening Standard, I had to stand vith my back close against the curtain (and bo many dainty and beautiful women in the audience!) while the868 words
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Article256 1914-04-09 12 Lord Halsbury, who headed the list of the five nobles who sat in judgment on Lord Murray, has taken a hand in far more notable cases. Si", ty- tour years ago, says The Chronicle, this veteran of H« was called to tin Bar and began his256 words
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Article1290 1914-04-09 12 Proposal To Change Agents And Secretaries. An extraordinary goneral meeting of the liido- Malay Estate.?, Limited, was held at Colombo on March 28. There were present Messrs. F. L. Clements (in tho chair), Neil G. Campbell and Kelway Bamber (directors), H. V. Hill, G. M. Boustead, and A.1,290 words
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Article796 1914-04-09 12 Some Striking Home -Truths fo The Seller. Several striking home truths for business men aud business aspirants were nttcred at the fourth meeting of the National Movement to Promote Efficiency in Advertising and Selling, held in tho Kingsway Hall, when Mr. Charles F. Higham gave an address796 words
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Article1061 1914-04-09 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. L&est Lists The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and Chin* Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list1,061 words
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Advertisement80 1914-04-09 12 The price of natural indigo has been fiteadUy rising. Last October a demonstration was given at Kcw to show the superiority of natural indigo over the synthetic product, and it is supposed tbat the rise in price of the natural product is the result of tiie demonstration. It may also80 words
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Advertisement247 1914-04-09 12 >^PILES CURED R|S*| s LOMBIO Gives Instant Relief \&mh fjrom Irritation and p^ip^ 1 Pain, checks Bleeding ZUfyma, Permanently Cures. piriTi'i-^ Q£ T A JUBE TO-DAY! \t '8 WELLS ST o tOHoojiw.^ To ta obiimcd MEDICAL HALL Ltd., Singapore and Branches. LOMBIO CO 18, W«llt Strati; Oitot* St.; London, W.247 words
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Miscellaneous24 1914-04-09 12 Aunt Willie, bow is it that you are such a bad boy all the time Willie I ain't. I'm asleep part of the time."24 words
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Advertisement163 1914-04-09 13 I SoleJrnporhers I THORNYCROFT The World* s Best Kerosene Motors FOR MARINE STATIONARY PURPOSES. Made io 7J, 15, 30, 47, 70, 100 150, B.H P. Sets, Built to Lloyds Survey Board of Trade Rules. Specially Designed for I As Supplied to Commercial Pleasure _-^7Tj\—^VrA-— The Admiralty. Hm^le. Economical to ''.V163 words
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Advertisement650 1914-04-09 13 HOTICE3. NOTICE. From April 6, 1914, Mr. C. A. McLe'.lan will be acting Resident Secretary of the China Mutual Life Insurance Company, Limited, and will hold a Power of Attorney for the Company. E. ALEXANDER SLEE, Resident Secretary. Singapore, April (1, 1914. 64 18-4 FHE BINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO..650 words
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Advertisement91 1914-04-09 13 You may pay more for your milk but you cannot get a better quality. 28-4-TB 22-i Chs.J.Gaupp&Co. 33, RAFFLES PLACE. NEW CONSIGNMENTS OF CLOCKS. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, WESTMINSTER CHIMING CLOCKS, REGULATOR and WALL CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS, GILT CARRIAGE CLOCKS, MOTOR CLOCKS. IN GREAT VARIETY. 83 4 6 ;SJsr~~^~~~^-, r^-, ~^c91 words
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Advertisement445 1914-04-09 14 SiiifiAPQhE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE Wineheeter House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has £20.000 deposited with tho Supreme Cunrt ol England, ani eompUea with the Btituh445 words
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Advertisement323 1914-04-09 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSUMNCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Supervision, Government Audit. Policies are "WORLD WIDE," and Non-Forfeitable. Large Not Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all ontstanding claim*. New Business, 1912, 0ver.. .88,900,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South323 words
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Advertisement438 1914-04-09 14 BANKIHB. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING ANO INBURANCE CO., LTD.. NO. 67 AND 58, KLING STRET. Established 1907. Capital paid up. 81,000,000,00 Reserve liability cf propritore.... Bl,ooo,ooo,oo Reserve Fund 8300,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Leow Chu Hbho, Esq. Chbono Qckb Tiam, Esq. Tan Swi Ehi, Esq. Lbb Web Nam. Esq.438 words
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Advertisement495 1914-04-09 14 BANKIHO. HDTBCH-MUTIBGHE BMr. IBUT HR UP HftPITIB. (Ik. laall 7,100,000) Heal Cfflee Shanghai, Board of Directors Ber in. BRANCHES l Berlia, Oaleitta, Hamburg, Oat top, Hankow Hocgkong, Kobe, Pfikinir, Tientsin, Tsinanfu Tdngtan, Yokohama, TH FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Bank fuer Handel and ladcetrte,495 words
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Advertisement1017 1914-04-09 14 INSURANCE. HESITATION is vtry infections as regards the acqn: .ition cf L'fe Assurance. Hundreds ol wives aro left unprovided for on account of tbtir hetitation to either sanction or ecoourage their husbands' application for Assurance. Only when death removes the latter and they are face to face with grim necessity1,017 words
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Article1106 1914-04-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Technical Tips. A broken valve is always a possibility, and for this reason a complete spare valve, spring, etc., should always find a place on the car. Sometimes the fracture will be at the cotter hole, whilst at other times the1,106 words
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Advertisement269 1914-04-09 15 WESTINGHOUSE M/W\ THE STURDY AND STRONG p AURIGA PATENTED DRAWN WIRE LAMP PLEASES EVERYONE and INFRINGES NO PATENT. WESTINGHOUSE j^v\ ELECTRIC FANS (Mp) British made throughout. IV?SB^ I^7 FROM 60 to 250 VOLTS. \M" v£Jy» SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL SEE LIMITED, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY FROM STOCK. Siddeley Deasy269 words
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Advertisement17 1914-04-09 15 For cooßbi aod chills. Take Woods' Great Pcppern int Core. Sold «T.rj where, 80 oents a, Loitle.17 words
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Advertisement337 1914-04-09 15 FIRST at OLYMPIA I FIRST at MANCHESTER I At the Commercial Motor Exhibition held in 3$ 1913 at Olympia, 34% of all Solid Tyres fitted to vehicles were CONTINENTALS. AT MANCHESTER EXHIBITION I 55% of all Solid Tyres fitted were m; Continental I "T" Pattern Tyres I as against 14%337 words
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Advertisement58 1914-04-09 15 INTERNATIONAL RUBBER CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION, BATAVIA, 1914. CONGRESS: September 7-12, 1914. EXHIBITION September 10 to October 10. 1914. Lectures by renowned Scientists and Experts. Interesting Bicursion in Java arranged. Reduced steamsbip, railway and tramway fares (or HOLDERS OF CONGRESS TICKETS. For particulars, apply to W. E. van RIJNBERK, Hon. Secy..58 words
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Advertisement980 1914-04-09 16 (Purple-Copying). To introduce them with a view tv gttucij their merits properly tested, wo am cfi'tiiog a suiall quaLt ty at $I.CO each. Plex Ribbon- caa be supplied for all makes of Machines. They are nou-drviog, uon-fil:icg. extremely durable on account cf the strocg wtbbctl tkth nsid. Th. depth of980 words
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Advertisement566 1914-04-09 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FLOOR TO LET. 216 floor cf No. 81, Kliog Street. Apply to B. Emanuel, 31, Kling Street. 84 114 TO BE LET. LANUL\NI>S, No. 112, River Valley Road. Apply No. 8, Malacca Street. 80 1 v FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 3,566 words
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Advertisement545 1914-04-09 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD UNO RESIDENCE. RooniH to let with or without board Terms moderate. Apply A. Wiikie Road. 89 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Wi'h quid English fartily, near town. Teunis. Appiy Box No. 631, Straits Times. 3-4 15 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Largo comfortable furnished rooms at Nivtn House, No. IS,545 words
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Advertisement492 1914-04-09 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT ft CO. BHIPCHANDLEKS, BOTtrnmtnt and Municipal Contractor! 106, 10a 109, Market Street Telephone Nos. 421. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Sbip-Cbandlkrs, Govkrnmrnt and Municipal Contractors, Gknkkal Imi-ortkhs and exportkbs and commission ammii Telephone No. 1174 i. 1288 (Pii\a.e 1150 i 8-8 n SYE HENG CO. Engineers,492 words
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Advertisement483 1914-04-09 16 SINGAPORE CLt'B FIXTURES. Straits Ti'aies List. The following fixtures fjr the current wook and important forlhcon'ing fixtures aro kindly supplied by the IMMtUMI of the various clubs Convenient forms on which to mako ti*c loturns will b< gupplittd on application to the Manager, Strait.i Tim: s. Singaprirc Cricket Club. Lawn483 words
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Miscellaneous220 1914-04-09 16 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description arc inserted at the prepaid rato of II per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, 11 each insertion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scalb Ratss are as220 words
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