The Straits Times, 1 June 1914
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The Straits Times
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Title Section13 1914-06-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.504 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JUNE 1. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement126 1914-06-01 1 ttWWt" BEER. This Should Interest You. KATZ BROTHERS' sale: is Now Proceeding. IT IS THE SALE OF THE YEAR. REAL BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Bole Agents for MOTORS VV A T\/V A !Hk Iff/Il\/\HC* INSTALLATIONS BARCAR MOTORS ,~i, USING PARAFFIN POR MARINE and126 words
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Advertisement227 1914-06-01 1 ROBINSON CO. FOUR OF OUR U^ 4&, CHILDREN S MANY /mm ji&B DMNTY MUSLIN NFW Iowh *rTP\ i D NAINSOOK HEW STYLES. f Child* Whit* Muslin fc J Frook, for toddling a R well Boy'« Nainwok Frock, trimmed Swiss embroidery, tfi^S-T^'* I T well tnmmed gocd strong Swisb BWk,->.'V v227 words
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Advertisement10 1914-06-01 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Sole A «ms I AOAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD.10 words
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Article792 1914-06-01 2 FOOD IN THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER. The Beef-Eating Briton. A new fact of the greatest importance from a health point of view, has come to light daring the last few days, says The Times. We have been told on the high authority of members of the International792 words
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Article297 1914-06-01 2 Tact, Discretion, and Loyalty Needed. The requirements for the poet of secretary were lucidly pat forth at the annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries by Sir William Plender, who gave the toast of the institute. The banquet was held in the Grand Hall of the Hotel297 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1914-06-01 2 Neuralgia, Nervous Breakdown NURSE HALL, c/o Mrs. Bassett, Commercial Place, Landport, Portsmouth, Eng., writes: "I was suffering from nervous breakdown with Internal Neuralgia, when I began a course of Phosferine. After having tjken it for three or four months, I felt better than had done for two years previously, and265 words
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Advertisement710 1914-06-01 2 London Buying Agents CW« off f r you our services as. buyinf agents for British or Continental goods. Katabliehed in 1»M. but thoroughly up-to. date, our success is attained by making Five expert buyers, with caoable staffs! with greatest care every class of goods, giving our customers all the advantages710 words
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Advertisement209 1914-06-01 2 Cod Liver Oil M Malt Extract f 1 The World-renowned fj Repairer of Weakened Constitutions lv) The first spoonful of this remarkable restorative starts tbe weak and wasted person on the road to recovery. Improvement is rapid and continuous. \u waJiUI Ot Inestimable Value /JmW am fll after Malaria, etc.209 words
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Article868 1914-06-01 3 THE HONOUR OF LORD MURRAY VINDICATED. Share Deals. Upon the whole matter we have to say that Lord Murray committed errors, as he himself acknowledged in general terms in your Lordships' House, and admitted in detail at the hearing before us. We further report that nothing in his868 words
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Article77 1914-06-01 3 Ginger, according to the Colonial Journal, is sharing the fate of many genuine articles it is being ousted by mysterious substitute*. Ginger-ale, says the journal, should surely contain ginger, and at one time it did, but now it does sot tbe inflrsdiant need by th« aerated water manufacturers is pepper.77 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1914-06-01 3 RANEEGUNOE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. BIOCITIN THE MOST EFFICACIOUS NERVE TONIC. Obtainable at all Chemists or from the Sole Agents MEDICAL HALL, Ltd., AND ITS BRANCHES. x«* UNIVERSAL Patent Fum, gator RBOOMMBNDBD BT THB DBPT. OF AGIUCULTLBH, F.M.B. WHITE ANT i( j|J238 words
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Advertisement90 1914-06-01 3 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Cham berlain's Pain Balm drive* away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief When a Dottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and90 words
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Advertisement460 1914-06-01 3 Poor Health To face the dangers of weakness and disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of460 words
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Advertisement880 1914-06-01 3 BTBWER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT tfi&^| GOVERNMENT Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venioe, calling at Port Said, Suez, Djibouti, Colombo, Penanc, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD doe to arrive: I HOMEWARD doe to sail s.s. Koerber 9,890 tons Jane 24 b.r.880 words
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Advertisement643 1914-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Galf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at From643 words
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Advertisement584 1914-06-01 4 BTEIMER SAILINGS. KY7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all584 words
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Advertisement775 1914-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM HAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Burserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kolantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamoi, Bandon Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure t s.s ASDANG June 1 June 3 8... YUGALA June 3 Juno 6 t775 words
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Advertisement494 1914-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. tea OEUTBGH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTSGES. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of thesn Companies maintain a regular service b it ween Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam aud Emdea and tbe Strait?, Chiaa and Japan. Homnwards, they are despatched fort nightly tor H*vre and Hamburg and ono494 words
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Advertisement604 1914-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORODEUTBGHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamer* of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnesting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Saia, Sues. Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai,604 words
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Advertisement512 1914-06-01 5 T.HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fremantle Perth North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, calling512 words
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Advertisement569 1914-06-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LIKE Sinoaporjs to Java Posts, Post Dab win Thursday Island, Bbisbans and Sydney, via Tokbss Straits. Also taking pantengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British Nbw Guinea, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage.569 words
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Advertisement455 1914-06-01 5 x££vC*£f/ After tbe day's work or play comes the f^S--^-jo^ inevitable cigarette, and to men who insist upon the best tbe inevitable is only another word for State Express. There is not an atom of imparity in a million of them. CIGARETTES. MAM A CCC p a« k ed in455 words
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Advertisement139 1914-06-01 5 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentist?, No. 25, South Bridge Road. First class Moclisnical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite. Duration of Wear gniranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes far sale. SQ SPRINGS P^H Property of the ?rench Government jHP^ Aoints GAGGINO CO. |||P|Celestins ri»im>gTm»ii,» purop139 words
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Advertisement464 1914-06-01 5 SAVING CLOTHES is saving money. Using Sunlight Soap is saving money, because it saves your clothes. You mi^ht spend a few pence less on buying inferior soap, but you would spend many shillings more on your clothes. Spend the pence in buying Sunlight <^W and so save the shillings on464 words
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Advertisement1375 1914-06-01 6 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that tbe Agencies of the Stoomvaa t Maattchappy Nedor land (Nedorlacd Foyal Mail Line) and Java Bengalen Lyn (Java Bengal Line) have been taken over by us from the Shipsagenoy, Ltd., aa from this date. Internationale Crediet s Handelsvereeniging ROTTERDAM Singapore Agenoy, A. T. van1,375 words
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Article136 1914-06-01 7 FIXTURES. Monday, June I. High Wat<r, 2.21 a.m., 4.18 p.m. Whit-Mon<lav. Public Holiday. N. D. L. homeward mail duo. Tuesday, June 2. High Water, 3.86 a.m., 6.18 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. High Water. 5.3 a.m., 6.15 p.m. Public Holiday. King* Birthday. Garrison Parade, Race Coarse, 7.80 a.m.136 words
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Article150 1914-06-01 7 TO-DAY. Pontianak Sembilan 4 pm To-MOBBOW. Singa Radja, Macassar, Menado, Ternate, etc. Kwong Eng 3am Rsr'lN n.-iiiu. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples for Europe, etc Luetzow 3 am Pulau Batam and Pulau Bulang Hock Lim 0 am Sarawak and Goebilt Kuching 11 am Port150 words
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Article226 1914-06-01 7 The Imp. German mail steamer Luetzow left Hongkong at noon on Thursday, May 28, and may be expected to arrive here at 5 p.m. to-day. She will most probably be despatched for Europe, at 10 am on luesday, June 2. The Imp. German mail steamer Derfflinger left226 words
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Article545 1914-06-01 7 Latest Arrivals. Amherst, Brit. str. 135 tons, Capt Scott, June 1. From Kelantan, May «B. O.c. and 29 d.p. Heng Joo Seng. For Kelantan, June 2. Rds. Anjon, Brit. str. 123 tons, Capt Phillips, May 80. From Bagan, May 28. O.c. and 6 d.p. Ang Hock Seang. For545 words
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100 1914-06-01 7 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To-Day; TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Japara. W. Siction No. 1...1 )n Sang, Umballa, Tara. Shmrs Wharp Kongosan Maru. Main W. Sbct. No. 2...M. Treub. B...Glenstrac. •...Nil. 6 ..Kuala. 6...Bellerophon, Circe. Naw Dock 7. ..(Under construction) Wbst100 words
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Article283 1914-06-01 7 EXCHANGE SnoAroßß. May 80, 1914. O» Lokion Bank 4 m/s a/4 Demand m 2/8 ii Private 6 m/a I/4 8 m/ 8 8/4H j On OiBKAKt Bank d/d 388 Private 8 m/i 842, Oa Fbanob Bank d/d 393} Private 8 m/i M 298 O* Indu... Bank T.283 words
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TO-DAYS STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article182 1914-06-01 7 10 10 Ampana 8.50 1 1 AyerWeng C.rO 10 10 Bela* 2.e0 2.95 10 10 Braver I.CO 10 10 K&mpai 9.£0 10 10 Kanaboi 1.86 1.C5 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11.60 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.16.0 2.0.0 1 £1 Lahat Mine» 6.26 6.00 10 0 Malayan Collieries 6.00 £1182 words
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Article630 1914-06-01 7 If 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellem. Value 2/. 3/- AUagM 1/5 1/11 41 41 Anglo-Java 9/lOi 8/7 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay B/6 9/8 2/- 2/- BatangMalaka -/10 1/1 £1 Batu Tiga 2.7.0 2.11.9 norn 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/6 -/7i £1 £1 Bukit Eajang 1.7.6 1.10.9 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang 2.12.6630 words
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Article117 1914-06-01 7 vs£l MU 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/8 £1 41 Prof. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric Twayg 4/- 4,6 10 10 Fnaer Neave 60.00 62.60 60 60 Hammer k Co. 100.00 110.00 100 Howartb Erekine 45.00 100 H 7%Prei. ICO.OO 100 100 K»t> Bro, Dei. 110.00 1VJ5.00 10117 words
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Advertisement11 1914-06-01 7 For Chronic Cbtnt Complaints, Woods' ijreat I eppermiat Core, Is. ftd,11 words
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Advertisement141 1914-06-01 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jane 2.— At the Workshop, Tanjong Pagar, old steel, Iron Scrap, etc., at 12. Jane 2. At saleroom, land and hoase property situate at Upper Serangoon Road, at 2.30. June 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. June 8. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10.141 words
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Advertisement62 1914-06-01 7 CARLSBERG BEER^ World -wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN BELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. ASK 3jp^lß| r. Lr 7 (j *TJjC«W^ m--' r g *'^T.^B« P^ B aT to use pii* instead of Eau-de-Quinine it 'yV or62 words
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Advertisement91 1914-06-01 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NOBTH BRIDGE ROAD. 3 FEATURE FILIMS 3 WELL WORTH YOUR ATTENTION. TO-NIQHT 2nd SHOW TO-NIGHT I t ITALA IMMENSE DETECTIVE DRAMA OF BUPERB QUALITY A BURIED SECRET (In 3 Reels). PATHB POWERFUL DRAMA DEPICTING THE REDEMPTION OF A FORGER WITH STRONG LOVE INTBREBT HIS DOUBLE91 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1914-06-01 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, May 81. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 0 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29.886 29.701 29.962 Temp. 87.4 00.4 84.0 Wet Bulb Ther 80.0 81.0 70.0 Dir. of Wind 8 E S W S W Max. shade Temp. 02.0 Min 79.0 Max. in San 161.4 Tend. Ther96 words
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1151 1914-06-01 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JUNE 1. EMPRESS CALAMITY. Not sine* the whole world was shocked and startled by the loss of the Titanic has there been so sad and so terrible a calamity at sea as the sinking of the Pacific liner Empress of Ireland. Accounts of the disaster are1,151 words
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Article16 1914-06-01 8 We were informed this morning that telegraphic communication with Koala Lumpur and Penang is totally interrupted.16 words
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Article25 1914-06-01 8 Information having been received that small-pa* exists at Pontiansk, that port is Ji cl*r -d an infected place for the purposes of th« Quarantine Rules.25 words
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Article24 1914-06-01 8 While giving evidence in tbe Admiralty Court in Lon-lon on May 2, Captain Samuel Collins, harbourmaster of Falmoatb, dropped dead in the witness box.24 words
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Article15 1914-06-01 8 Our Ipoh correspondent telegraphs tbat there will be no celebration of the King's Birthday there.15 words
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Article24 1914-06-01 8 In honour of the King's birthday tbe management of Raffles Hotel are giving a special dinner on Wednesday to be followed by a dance.24 words
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Article24 1914-06-01 8 At tbe Assizes to-morrow morning sentence will be passed on the two Hokien's found guilt? of voluntarily causing grievous hurt in I'ppor Macao Street24 words
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Article47 1914-06-01 8 In tbe Architectural Room of the Royal Academy is a representation of a new store at Singapore, by Herbert O. Ellis and Clarke. The L. and C. Express says it is representative of the new type of building that becomes daily more common in the Lion City.47 words
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Article70 1914-06-01 8 An immense model of the Medway estuary on the scale of 12 in. to tbe mile, was carried into the High Court by ten workmen in May 1, to illustrate tbe evidence of an expert witness in the cai c in which the Crown seeks an injunction to restrain Messrs.70 words
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Article72 1914-06-01 8 Sun Pao Chi has submitted a proposal to the President of the Chinese Republic in regard to Tariff reform on the basis of an effective 5 per cent. duty. He proposes the simultaneous abolition of likin and other inland does and tbe raising of the inland tax on wine and72 words
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Article71 1914-06-01 8 A particularly daring robbery occurred on Liglitwoou Estate, Selama, in tbe early hours of Thursday morning. It appears that a Banjari coolie, his wife and child were asleep under a curtain, and for safety, a small tin trunk was also kept inside tbe curtain. Some one broke through the attap71 words
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Article65 1914-06-01 8 At a largely attended meeting of German residents at Shanghai a society was formed for the furthering of German benevolent institutions and to secure their maintenance. The subscriptions already received amount to 180,000 yearly, which is sufficient to guarantee the future existence of the German School and Church, the German65 words
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Article72 1914-06-01 8 Reports show that the demand for Cam dian flour in Hongkong is increasing considerably. Higher prices combined with the decreased gluten content of flour from the United States are factors that have helped to influence the markets in favour of trade with Australia and the Dominion. This changf was very72 words
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Article82 1914-06-01 8 Flying an extremely long pennant, the cruiser Doris, commanded by Capt. C. P. Beauty-Pownall, arrived at Plymouth on May :>, from tbe China station, bringing b">me reliefs from that station. Although the trip to the Far East and back was very uneventful, it was of a pleasant character, favourable weather82 words
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Article74 1914-06-01 8 A groat change in disposition towards Japan is noticeable at Peking, where very precise conferences have taken place between Baron Sliibusawa and Tuan Hna Lung, chairman of tbe Hanyehping Co. who told the Commissioners appointed to investigate the Hanyehpiog affair that he would uphold tho Japanese financial agreement with tbe74 words
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Article93 1914-06-01 8 Mr. H. Pizer, head gaoler, Taiping prison, left Taiping by Friday afternoon's mail train for Penang, on his way to Deli, Sumatra, with three policemen to bring back a prisoner, who escaped with another convict nearly a year ago from the Taiping prison. The other man was apprehended soon after93 words
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Article98 1914-06-01 8 Herr Harold Walter De Orote, aged twenty six, who lived in London, shot him self through the head with a revolver while walking with his wife in the Strand, near Charing Cross, on May 2. He died on the way to a hospital. Fran De Grote became hysterical and was98 words
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Article97 1914-06-01 8 Inspector C. D. Colbert, of Bagan Serai, is taking five Chinamen, who have been sen teuoed to banishment, from Taiping to Telak Anson, where they will embark with him for Singapore. On his return, Inspector Colbert, wbo looks very much pulled down after his long stay in the Taiping hospital97 words
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Article100 1914-06-01 8 To the City Church of St. Alpbage, London wall, the tower of which formed orginally a part of the fourteenth century St. Eluynge Spital, has just been restored, after having been lost for over thirty yean, a fine copy oi Bishop Jewel's work, containing sermonH presetted before Queen Elizabeth at100 words
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Article510 1914-06-01 8 Mrs. MaGill, wife of Inspector Mad ill of Calcutta Police, wbo was accidently shot dead the other day, has sailed for England with her six little girls. Tbe sum of £600 was subscribed in Calcutta for ber. The death took place at Quetta on May 11, of510 words
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Article138 1914-06-01 8 In a recent notice we gave some details of the first ot tbe new steamers, the Takada, which the British India S. N. Company are placing on their Apcar Lino service between Calcutta and Japan. We now bear from Messrs. Adamson, Oilfilluo and Co.,138 words
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Article153 1914-06-01 8 Mrs. Micbell, wife of Mr. W. C. Michell, District Judge, Penang, met with an accident on Thursday morning at the cemetery adjoining tbe Rifle Range, Penang. It appears that she and Mrs. Macintyr. wife of the Harbour Master, went out for a ride after watching the153 words
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Article224 1914-06-01 8 The members and friends of the Chinese Christian Association on Friday night, gave Tery hearty reception to the Rev. W. Marray on his ret am to Singapore, by the Siberian route, at their Hall, at Prinsep Street. The hall wax crowded to overflowing and224 words
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Advertisement178 1914-06-01 8 EMBASSY *ro. 77. o 50 VIRGINIA JkBENSON'S j(^ S 3>v WORLD RENOWNED fW\ WATCHES 1 3-sf J WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS Jm LONDON MAKE. mdff Gold Bracelet Watches from £8 Be., The £25 -Field!" Or 72 nett The "BANK OF ENGLAND," in Silver Cases £5, or 42^86 nett 18-ct. Gold £15, or178 words
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Advertisement111 1914-06-01 8 ALHAMBRA POSITIVELY UNPARALLELED! TWO POWERFUL THRILLING DETECTIVE FILMS! THE ACCUSING I I 111 W\ A succession of HANI) o B -r. B 9ttrtto THEBULIET CLU E Mi RIDER HM6ARDI ITIRRIHB HOVEL: JESS Are you Looking tor the Best and tbe Most? Telephone 249— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 680 7111 words
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Advertisement9 1914-06-01 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 11.9 words
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Article770 1914-06-01 9 Over a Thousand Lives Lost. FULLER EXPLANATIONS OF THE DISASTER. Some Far East Victims. Rbdtbb's Telbqram. London, May 30. It is officially stated tbat 1,032 were drowned by the sinking of the Empress of Ireland in the St. Lawrence River. The King has telegraphed bis sympathy with the770 words
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Article54 1914-06-01 9 Rectbb's Telegram, London, May 80. A message from Victoria, says the Vancouver Hindus have offered a hundred thousand pounds in oash and property as bail for the Komagata Maru passengers if they are allowed to land pending a decision by the courts. The fight will be carried54 words
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Article30 1914-06-01 9 Rbcteb's Telegram. London, May 30. Tho Daily Mail wires from Christchurch that the Government of New Zealand introduces legislation in June prohibiting tbe immigration of Asiatics.30 words
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Article22 1914-06-01 9 Redter's Telegram. London, May 30. It is denied at Athens tbat Greece is negotiating for tho purchase of American battleships.Reuter - 22 words
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Article29 1914-06-01 9 Rbcteb's Telegram. London, May 80. Tlu Kent v. Leicestershire match was drawn. Essex beat Leicestershire by 156 runs. Surrey beat Warwickshire by an innings and 197 runs.29 words
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Article25 1914-06-01 9 Rbdtbr's Tblboabh. London, June 1. Tbe Empress of Rassia has broken the Yokohama to Vancouver record by eight hours and 29 minutes.25 words
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Article135 1914-06-01 9 Rbctsb'* Iblboram. London, May 80. A St. John's messago says the Karluk was crushed in the ioe in Janaary. The crew has landed at Wrangel Island all well. An Ottawa message, dated the early part of Decemb r last, stated that Capt. Stefansson, Swedish commander of the135 words
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Article114 1914-06-01 9 Dbb Ostasiatischi Llotd Tblbgram. Berlin, May 30. The international committee at Valonahas ascertained, that the incitement to Mohamdan disturbances was caused by Young Turks, and they demaod tbat representations shall be made by the powers at Constantinople. Tbe Prince of, Albania and the Italian government have again asko.l that114 words
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Article110 1914-06-01 9 Dbb OaTAsiATiscus Llotd Tilhoram. Berlin, May 80. Russia has released both the officer aviators, who return to Germany. There is gr.at satisfaction over the speedy settlement of the incident. The Russian council of ministers has accepted a bill for tbe Trans-Caucasian railway in connection with tbe projected main110 words
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Article2228 1914-06-01 9 NO REDUCTION OF CHINESE WAGES. Estate Sanitation Scandal. Faced with a most formidable business agenda, mombers of the Johore Planters' Association assembled at the Johore Motel, yesterday, at 10.80 a.m., and under the presidency of Mr. W. N. Qawler concluded the business in two hoars. Those present included2,228 words
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Article998 1914-06-01 9 SOME REMARKS ON A BRUTAL BUDGET." From our Special Correspondent. London, May 8. It is not so very long to look back and :ecall the sort of gasp with which the country received its first £100,000,000 budget. Now we have got up to ten millions over £200,000,000 and998 words
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Article96 1914-06-01 9 Train Crashes Into Motor Bus. (Fbom Ocr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. There was a railway accident yesterday evening at Pudu. A motor bus from Sungei Besi to Kuala Lumpur crashed through tbe gates at the level crossing at Pudu A mixed train from Petaling96 words
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Article297 1914-06-01 9 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 80. The first days racing opened in fine weather, though tbe attendance was below tbe average. The fields and racing were fairly good. Results. Thb Mixed Handicap, one mile. 1. Belbeck (Benfield) 2. Satis (R. Billett) 3. Lady Flower (Thompson). Five297 words
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Article70 1914-06-01 9 (Fbom Oub Own Correspond knt.) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. Mr. G. O. Evans, belonging to the electrical section of the Pouts and IMegrapbs department, was killed or Saturday night by a fall from bis motor cycle at Weld Hill Temple where he struck a piece of70 words
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Article35 1914-06-01 9 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 80. Mr. Oliver Marks, Resident, has received a wire from tbe acting Resident, declaring that the Rogent of Pahang was elected Sultan yesterday at Pekan.35 words
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Article44 1914-06-01 9 DBB OSTA3UTISCBB LLOYD TkLKCUASI. Berlin, May 8a The Social Democrat section are shortly sending representatives to the colonies to enable them to form opinions based on personal experience. The trip in view of principles hitherto observed indicates a change of policy.44 words
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Article31 1914-06-01 9 The Levant Herald, the oldest established newspaper in Constantinople, and tbe only English paper there, announoes its suspension for an indefinite period as the result of the decision of its owner.31 words
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Article1372 1914-06-01 10 PASSING THROUGH TRANSITION PERIOD. Hopeful Dredging Prospects. The twelfth annual general meeting of the Tronoh Minos, Limited, was held on May 7, at the Ctnnonstreot Hotel, Mr. Charles Vivian Thomas (chairman of the company) presiding. The secretary (Mr. A. H. Cullen, C.A.) read the notice convening the1,372 words
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Article452 1914-06-01 10 Considerable Depreciation In Investments. The report of the Linggi Plantations, Limited, states that, including soveral small blocks of native holdings acquired during the year to December 81, and the small estate mentioned below, the total acreage is as follows: Cultivated with Hevea rubber, 7,408 acres; being planted, 30452 words
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Article448 1914-06-01 10 Reinforced Concrete as a Weigh Carrier. In connection with the New King Edward VII. Memorial Hospital at Penang, now being constructed by Messrs. R. Young, an interesting test on a reinforced concrete beam his been carried out at the above company's steelworks at Suugci Pinang. The test448 words
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Article29 1914-06-01 10 I like your new play, old man. I'm glad of that when did you see it Ob, I haven't seen it but the title look* jolly on the buses.29 words
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Article1404 1914-06-01 10 Penang Comment on Questions Of Libel. The Straits Echo of May 27 prints the following editorial Much less in the interests of the Press than if the public, we wish to endorse with all the strength at our command the remarks and suggestions made by1,404 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Notes in General.
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Article122 1914-06-01 10 Interport Matches at Shanghai. A Shanghai wire to the Hongkong Daily Press, dated May 24, states In the Interport Oolf match Hongkong won with a total of 518, individual scores being:— Capt. Gardner 168, Mr. Cumming 178 and Mr. Clark 177. Capt. Gardner made the best score in the122 words
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Article348 1914-06-01 10 5.R.C. v. Municipality. On the club ground on Saturday the S.H.I', beat the Municipality. Scores Municipality. S. H. Maclntyre c and bLa Brooy 14 H. A. Scott bO. James 4 F. K. Oorloff lbw La Brooy 0 E. Oalistan bLa Brooy 8 W. A. Keyt c Coelho b James348 words
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Article178 1914-06-01 10 Arrivals. Per str. Dnx, May 80.— From Bangkok Messrs. Dunlop, Boseler and Dezannay. Per str. Sandakan, May 81. From Zamboanga: Mr. and Mrs. Myddleton, Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak, Messrs. Techfcijer, Francis, Lomes and Hammond. Per str. Amberst, June 1. From Kelantan Dr. S. J. MacCormack and178 words
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Article1902 1914-06-01 10 What moro than anything else, says an exchange, baa changed oar fashions in holi-day-making as compared with the old days is the revolution in locomotion tin. mere ability to get to somewhere else. Wherever, within a radius which is widening every year, the greatest attractions are held out,1,902 words
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Article359 1914-06-01 10 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. The following information relating to the rubber industry is from the L. and C. Express of May 8 Generally speaking the rubber share market has been dull, and has excited a neglected condition. Though there should be no real cause for this359 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter328 1914-06-01 11 To the Editor of tli-s Straits Times. Sir,— ln past years Mr. Kenneth Stevens ban collected for Pearson's Fresh Air Fund, an.l at> In >s a*ay from Singapore just now there is the chance that nothing may be done and the fund mffi-r in consequence. I328 words
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Letter278 1914-06-01 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with interest your leading article on the above Bunjoct published in the Straits Budget fur May 7. If matters were as stated by your correspondent it would certainly b» a deplorable state of affairs, b-.t they278 words
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Article155 1914-06-01 11 Mr. Keir Hardie, spunking at Merthyr Tydvil, said tbe anticipation was that the two big parties would go back to Parliament after tho next election numerically much as they arc, but the circumstances of the next Parliament would be different. The Labour party were going155 words
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Article37 1914-06-01 11 Toprnt.ct oneself from the bite of mosquitoes, use tbe following lotion acetic ether, 10 grammes tincture of eucalyptus, 20 grammes tincture of pyrethrum, 60 grammes alcoholate of mint. 60 grammes distilled water, enough to make a litre.37 words
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Article46 1914-06-01 11 Tbe teacher had been reading to the class about the great forests. And now, boys, she said, which one of you can tell me t*ie pine that has the longest aud sharpest needles?" Ip went a hand in the front row. Well, Tommy 1 The porcupiiu46 words
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Article878 1914-06-01 11 Price Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 80, 1014. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning OENERAL. 10 Knxei and Nes»e U 61.00 68.00 110 liowarth Brskiau Lu. 46.00 100 7% fr.f. 100.no 10 Mavuard Co.878 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement47 1914-06-01 11 Losing Weight by the Pound I n lir Weight," a condition of illhtalth, shows your assimilative powers an decreasing. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND Supplies tbe blood with the wanted nourishing and healthy flesh building materials. Very palatable. I OF »Ll C'tCM.STS 91. as and *a.47 words
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Advertisement59 1914-06-01 11 Little Jack Homer sat sick in a corner, A -oooghing and nibbing bis eyes, As Granny was waiting, watching him taking A dose At to poison the flies. A draught c( her cwn, far best left alore, Wtjich she made her young victim end ore Tbe silly old muff to59 words
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Advertisement270 1914-06-01 11 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE. TO-N IGHT Commencing at 9 p-rn. Sharp. TO-NIGHT I GRAND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. In response to numerous reqoestx, we wiil rcreen (or three nights only, tbe play Iba 1 has set all Singapore talking: THE HOUSE OF TEMPERLEY. NICK WINTER AND THE MASKED270 words
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Advertisement46 1914-06-01 11 "His Master's Voice" NEW HORNLESS MODELS. Prices to suit all pockets. Above machine with Exhibition Sound-box MOUTRIES RAFFLES PLACE. WqlvmbIyres k NoTRouBkE BE More MIL LACE jjj _^J—^-^_ 5I.ROBINSON ROAD j B THE COLUMB TYRE GO. (Far East,) •Phone: 1510. SO 51, ROBINSON ROAD. Tel: Prowodnlk.46 words
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Advertisement77 1914-06-01 11 §J m7j£\&>~' "^'Cvi^. aP il mfJ^Vs r A [spgf|| M mj X/PHOy rji Prices and particulars on application to DUPIRE BROS., SINGAPORE, Sole Agents for the Straits and Federated Malay States. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1914. Dancing after Dinner. BY THE ZP^^ISIA-Isr T_R,IO The Brighton of77 words
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Article1238 1914-06-01 12 THE HOUSEWIFE'S CHOICE OF SIMPLES. Plants of Various Virtues. It is one thing to bay a packet of mixed herbs from your grocer, and another thing to go forth on a fresh dewy morning in early gammer, with a basket over your arm, to pick herbs for your1,238 words
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Article1369 1914-06-01 12 Tapping Expected to Commence Next Year. The first ordinary general meeting of the F.M.S. Robber Planters' Estates, Ltd., was held on May 5, at the offices of the company, 16, Philpot lane, E.C., Mr. Jas. F. Anderson (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen,1,369 words
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Article250 1914-06-01 12 Police Proceedings Against Interested Men. The Public Prosecutor having decided to proceed against certain persons interested in tbe promotion of the John Bull Derby Sweep of 1914," the Plymouth magistrates had before them on May 1 summonses charging Henry James Houston, of the Stork Hotel, Birmingham Wilfred250 words
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Article511 1914-06-01 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. 7 The following passenger bookings to th Straits are taken from the London and Chin >f Express. Ct should be understood that, u> 18 some instances, bookings may be provisional I1I 1 and that intending passengers may alter their II 1 arrangemente, subsequent to511 words
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Article1008 1914-06-01 12 A bird eye view of Canton shows a monotonous, even surface of brown tiles, and rising amongst them a number of short square towers built of stone-coloured slate grey, writes a contributor to the North China Daily News. There are about a hundred and twenty,1,008 words
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Article151 1914-06-01 12 The bar of the Menam River, that is— presented all the appearance of a water gala, last night says the Bangkok Times of May 22. Clustered together were eight vessels which had stuck fast, and in addition to their ordinary illumination they each had to display two151 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement240 1914-06-01 12 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER 1914 Model. The ONE Perfect Machine Interchangeable Carriage, 10 to 27 inches. Price: $190. Quario cr Fool«c»p Size STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., Singapore, SOLE AGENTS. 21-2-a i 9i 9 8 Q MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN 25 ARTISTIC DESIGNS IN m WATER FOUNTAINS TO BE SEEN AND240 words
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Advertisement71 1914-06-01 13 Of Course there is only One Beer in the Market which can lead and this is Beck's Key-Beer. If you want the Best You Must Drink our excellent and unsurpassed Beer, known everywhere as KunchiBeer" or "Beck's Beer" or Key Beer Ag^lt.:A g^It.: Behn, Meyer *lS UNBREAKABLE $65, $70, $75.71 words
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Advertisement747 1914-06-01 13 NOTICES. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MM BUREAU OF CUSTOMS. MANILA. Bids will be received by tbe Insular Colleotor of Cmtocns, Manila, P. 1., until twelve o'clock nooo, July 1, 1914, for the following vessels 1. Tbe Cotters BUSCANOA, TABLAS PALAWAN, LUZON, PANAY, MINDANAO, HINDORO,747 words
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Advertisement142 1914-06-01 13 SEE offß WIMDOW FOR GRAMOPHONE BARGAINS. We have a small number of both models (Horn and Hornless* to be cleared at ridiculously low prices which cannot be repeated. Robinson PIANO Co. GKEAT STOCK-TAKING Clearance Sale FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY, From June 1 to June 15. great reductions KA J Chotirmall142 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement645 1914-06-01 14 tsMAPNTS M.V NftVMIY. URSEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AT EABTEM COMPANY. Prosperous and progressive. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAD OFFICK I Winoh«ater House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICK I 82, Old Jewry. U.O. The Compaay has £30.000 deposited with the Sofrems Goart ol England, sad complies wish lbs British List645 words
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Advertisement158 1914-06-01 14 IMUAMSE. FEDERAL UFE SBSURHNCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Suoervision. Government Audit. Policies are "WORLO WIDE." and Non-Forfeitable Large Net Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding olaims. New Business, 1918, over... 19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settltmontu, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS, Manager, South158 words
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Advertisement463 1914-06-01 14 BAHKIXB. THE SZE HAI TONS BMKIM Mtf INSURANCE CO., LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STBET. Established 1907. Capitol paid np 11,000,000,00 Reserve liability of propriton... 11,000,000,00 Reserve Fnnd 8800,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Lbow Chu Hbkq, Esq. Chbono Qubb Tiam, Bsq. Tan Swi Ehi, Esq. Lbb Wbb Nam, Esq. Tan463 words
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Advertisement520 1914-06-01 14 MMCIHL DEUTSCH-ASiATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Tmls) 7,500,000 Head Office Shanghai. Board ol Directors Berlin. BRANCHES Berlin, Calcutta, Hsmburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfn, Tsingtan, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWING BANKB AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BMRO OF DIRECTORS: Bank fner Handel und Industrial Berliner Hsndels-Gesellachalt S.520 words
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Advertisement931 1914-06-01 14 BALEB BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE OF NINE VALUABLE SHOP HOUSES SITUATE AT TELOK AVER STREET AWO 64 LOTS FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FRONTING WALLICH STREET, TELOK AVER STREET AND OFF TELOK AVER STREET. CHING KENG LEE ft CO., Auctioneers. ALLEN GLEDHILL, Solicitors. n AUCTION SALE At Messrs. Ching Keng931 words
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Article1062 1914-06-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Cars in India. For tbe year ending March, 1913, the ludian returns of imports (or the first time give a separate account of motor-cars and motor cycles. Tbe issue of these statistics is always considerably belated, and tbe returns have only1,062 words
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Advertisement358 1914-06-01 15 WOLSELEY THE CaR OF REFINEMENT AND RELIABILITY. Wolseley standard models are the crystallised result of an extraordinary amount of experiments. There is scarcely an invention that has come into the market for years that has not been subjected to exhaustive tests. Ingenious ideas have been tried and discarded because they358 words
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Advertisement49 1914-06-01 15 Bowel Complaint in Children. Daring the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child's bowels. When jgiven prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement392 1914-06-01 15 DUNLOP TYRES First in 1888. Foremost Ever Since. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GARAGEB ft DEALERS I Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. JUST ARRIVED i— Notice. 1914 Models. KHAI SUN 216, South Bridge Road. ■»3y— ilfipfc M gl»Cb>»i«M "l Photographs (Studio and Outdoor) takon at V| HHE&^&r~ > N. any boar392 words
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Advertisement481 1914-06-01 16 ASBESTO SHEETS and SLATES THE BEST MATERIAL FOR LIGHT and CHEAP CEILINGS, PARTITIONS. WALLS, NON \o\ Conductors POROUS. ROOFS. OF HEAT. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. TYPIST WANTED. Wanted Typist with good knowledge of English. Apply OLFA, c/o Straits Times. 886 ENGINE DRIVER WANTED. Wanted, Engino Driver for British481 words
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Advertisement412 1914-06-01 16 WANTS. HW TERMED PUN WtKTED. Wanted, two fox terrier dog Puppies. Apply DOO, c/o Straits Times. •27 f -a 8 6 COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, Compositors tor the Straits Times news department). Good salaries given to able men. MOTOR CAR WANTED. Want id, a good secondhand motor car. Apply with full412 words
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Advertisement431 1914-06-01 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. A SHUSH TURNOUT FOB MIL An English-built Victoria with a smart bay cob and harness complete. Apply E. S. MANASSEH, 101, River Valley Rosd. 146 a FOR SALE. Two-seated Car, English built. Thoroughly overhauled tyres nearly new. 1850 or nearest offer. Apply L.M., c/o Straits Times. 30431 words
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Advertisement577 1914-06-01 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. FURNIBHED SEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA andJUANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 16 v FLOOR TO LET To let, 3nd Floor, No. 8, Malaooa Street. Immediatd entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 811 n HOUBE TO LET. Nob. 7, 8, and C, Institute Hill,577 words
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Advertisement525 1914-06-01 16 NOTICEB. GUAN KIAT ft GO., 37. Phillip Street. Ship-Chandlers, Govbrnmf.nt and Municipal Contractors, Gbnhral Importers and Exporters and Commission Agents. Telephone No. 1171 1288 (Private 1460) 8» n GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. Solb Agents For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID, THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. Now Shipment525 words
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Advertisement433 1914-06-01 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures fjr the curront week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of tbe various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will be supplied on application to tbe Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games,433 words
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Miscellaneous223 1914-06-01 16 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per four 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 8,12. Inch Scalb Rates are as follows223 words
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