The Straits Times, 20 June 1914
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Title Section14 1914-06-20 1 The Straits Times. O. 24.521 t SINGAPORE. SATURDAY JUNE 20. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.14 words
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Advertisement260 1914-06-20 1 [T'\ BEER, j (i SajjjjV ENTIRE NEW STqpK GENTLEMEN'S C\ WATERPROOFS. GARMENT GUARANTEED HEAVIEST RAINS LIGHT, MEDIUM and HEAVY j WEIGHTS. 'Prices from $fO.OO tO $20.00 for Garment. -*2b~ £*8P Set Special Window Display To-iiay. Cot «2Mk**Vi "> Bint. Qentre.Vent. Straps on Co ffd. i-qoerwPpffpW. Nock T»b fixed to Collar260 words
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Advertisement172 1914-06-20 1 [BOBINSON CO. JUST TO HAND, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF BORDERED CASEMENT CLOTHS 9flHMfi£|i|»| 'I BORDERED BORDERED I i^^l BOTH SIDES Jj%o.- 4, 41 inches wide, 36 inches wide. lUe* !^B^S^£ i w3p -Hi >■ |)cr Va V (J MJJjfefi^ttS^e^lsMH||Sj 48 inches wide, P er yard. Also without border in Plain172 words
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Advertisement12 1914-06-20 1 GOODRICH; TYRES. Sou 4 ciim: 1 1 AQAMSOK. GILFILLAN A CO., LTD.12 words
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Article722 1914-06-20 2 PICKWICKIAN INCIDENT AT ALDERSHOT. Dodging Bayonets. The King and Queen witnessed some stirring scenes on May 18 at the battle of Eelmoor, with a bayouet charge on the trenches. But the real hero of the day was the new War Minister, Mr. Asquith, who was present in722 words
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Article201 1914-06-20 2 What Might be Gained by Pianos In Cowhouses. We have the poetic assurance that music can soothe the savage breast, but the poet went no farther than that. Mr. John Weiford, a London representative at the Exeter conference of the British Dairy Farmers' Association, is bolder. He201 words
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Article21 1914-06-20 2 1 Had the late Mr. Methuselah been a woman the worlfl wonld never have known how old she really war I21 words
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Article20 1914-06-20 2 Averting Trouble. Y yes, mother, I've b-bwn in gwimmiDg. I went in to g get yon these w- water lilies.'20 words
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Advertisement139 1914-06-20 2 Study your Complexion have a beautiful I skin and complexion preserve them with v^ffl iff "'Hazeline' Snow" 1 \u\ II charmB awa y roughness, tenderness, f^j^KsaW I ali Vq\ sunburn, greasiness, eruptions /^^Se^^BMb\ illsl l yAW^X and the disfiguring effects of all %*^^j^^^^L< F3 I I l^^i! The most successful139 words
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Advertisement13 1914-06-20 2 For Children's Hacking Congh at Night, Woods' On at Peppermint Care Is 6d.13 words
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Advertisement784 1914-06-20 2 Indigestion Afraid to eat in constant pain— no strength, no energy. These Wonderf v I Tablets Cored The boon of boons to all who suffer in this way is Dr. Casaell's Tablets. Hen te an inetenoa I had suffered for Tfars," says Mrs. lA Kigby, of 123, Davenkw port street,784 words
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Advertisement624 1914-06-20 2 BANKING, BANQUE DE UNDO CHINE. Capital f 48,000,000 (1,920,000) Reserve Fund f45,600,000(£ 1,825,000) HEAD OFFICE: PARIS. London Bankers The Union of London and Smith's Bank BRANCH E B AT Honjkong, Shanghai, Canton, Hankow, Tientt ln, Pskinj Saigon, Haiphong, Hanoi, Tourans, FnomPsnh, tattambang. Bangkok, Pondichsry, Neumea, and Tahiti. Correspondents in all624 words
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Advertisement371 1914-06-20 2 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHt BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Taels 7,500,000 Head Office Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHES: Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfn, TsinKtaa, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERB ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank foor Handel and Industrie. 1 Berliner371 words
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Article842 1914-06-20 3 SIR THOMAS UPTON'S YACHT DESCRIBED. Depends on Big Spread of Canvas. The Associated Press, on May 28, issued the following cable message dated from Oosport, England, giving tbe first description of Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America's Cup: By courtesy of Sir Thomas Lipton, I was842 words
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Article129 1914-06-20 3 Lecturing at the Camera Club on life in ancient Babylonia, Professor T. G. Pinches said that it was evident from a study of the Babylonian tablets of about 2600 B.C. that the ancient peor ,c believed at least in the possibility of human flight. Men were shown in129 words
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Advertisement388 1914-06-20 3 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS ft CO, LD. PERTUSSIN is a harmless and efficient remedy against all diseases of the respiratory organs, especially WHOOPING COUGH, CATARRH of LARYNX, BRONCHIAL CATARRH, ASTHMA, (to., which has been recognised as un xjualled by the highest authorities. Also388 words
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Advertisement89 1914-06-20 3 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever tbe trouble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and scalds89 words
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Advertisement669 1914-06-20 3 BEAUTY OF Skin and Hair Enhanced by CUTICURA Soap and Ointment No other emollients do so much for the complexion, hair and hands, nor do it so quickly and economically. Their use tends to prevent pore-clogging, pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness and other unwholesome conditions of the skin. OitJamSoMMrtOtntnicntMlcK'verrwtMra. Sample of669 words
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Advertisement615 1914-06-20 3 NOTICES. THE AVER MOUK RUBBER CO., Lm NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that the Directors have declared in interim dividend of 8% un aoooant of the year ending 81st October, 1914, payable to shareholders on tbe Company's Registers on the 24th Jane, 1914, and that the Transfer Books of the615 words
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Advertisement392 1914-06-20 3 HOTICEB. NOTICE. We hereby give notice that the following deposit receipta granted to as by the Straits Stesmahip Co., Dated 28th January, 1808, (or 11,000 «h May 800 80th May, 600 have been lost. Anyone finding any or all of these teceipts will receive a reward of 110 on returning392 words
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Advertisement636 1914-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. a? o. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHIP*, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at636 words
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Advertisement575 1914-06-20 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 tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted575 words
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Advertisement791 1914-06-20 4 STEAMER BAIUHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO., LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Tolapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. REDANG Juna 2O s.s. ASDANO Juna 99 Juna 94 s.s. YUGALA Juna 94791 words
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Advertisement532 1914-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA UK. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCH OAMPFBCHIFF FAHRTSGEB. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Servioe. Tbe steamers of thi sa Companies maintain a regular Bervioe between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emdea and the Straits, China and Japan. Homnwards, they are despatahed fort nightly for' Havre and Hamburg and one j532 words
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Advertisement662 1914-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NOROOEUTBCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers ol this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Soa'i ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (eonneoiing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vorsa) Port Saia, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penaog Singapore Hongkong,662 words
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Advertisement577 1914-06-20 5 "JENATZY TYRES. HoogHincit «£te C^o« 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWKBN Fremantle (Perth), North West Australian Porte, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly railings between I Singapore and Western Aattralia, calling at i Java (as inducement577 words
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Advertisement425 1914-06-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA 6V BURNS PHILP LINE i Singapore to Java FoaTS, Port Da»wim Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, via I Torres Straits. ANo taking piafengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, I South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Guinea, N«w Britain, Ta-manian and New Zealand Ports.425 words
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Advertisement406 1914-06-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. CO.. LO. APGAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The under mentioned mail steamers of tbe ab)ve Line ma'ntain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Sbaaghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Cmnmander. Takada 6,800 O. M. Robins. Japan 6,018 C. P.406 words
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Advertisement359 1914-06-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE. HONGKONG TO BUBOPB Vu vJrima, Japan, Canada ajcd thi Omitm States. Empress of Rasslal lA j Quadruple oorew Empress of Asia [A] 10,960 tons gtooa Bmpress of India I Twin screw Bmpreoaof Japinf 1 8.000 tons gross Intermediate (C) Twin359 words
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Advertisement268 1914-06-20 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. f THE STRAITS TRADING CO.. LTD. NOTICE ia hereby given, that an Ordinary General Meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, will be beld at the Company's Registered Office, No. 11, Collyer Quay, on Monday, 29th June, 1914, at noon, for the purposes fallowing, namely 1. To receive268 words
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Advertisement140 1914-06-20 5 Lever's Genuine Carbolic Soap. A powerful disinfectant, combined with a pure soap possessing the highest cleansing properties, and p:iniciiiaily adapted for use in all cases of sickness or infectious disease. For Hospitals and Infirmaries LEVER'S GENUINE CARBOLIC SOAP is simply invaluable it helps the doctor by removing all poisonous exhalations140 words
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Article137 1914-06-20 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, June 20. High Water, 8.40 a.m.. 7.59 p.m. Jeram R.E., mtg., 6-7 Battery Road, noon. Sunday, June 21. High Water, 9.31 a.m., 8.30 p.m. M. M. outward mail due. Monday, June 22. High Water, 10.14 a.m., 9.12 p.m. M. M. homeward mail due. Tuesday, June137 words
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Article208 1914-06-20 7 To-DAT. Penang and Calcutta Dunera Bpm Penang, Sabang, etc. V. Swoll Bpm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang Klang 8 pm Batu Pahat Sri Wongsee Bpm Penang Hong Wan I Bpm Medan Medusa 8 pm Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, Siak and Pakan Barue V. Hogendorp 4 pm Batavia, Pulau208 words
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Article193 1914-06-20 7 The M. M. company's steamer Atlantique left Colombo at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Juno 16, and may be expected to arrive here at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. The M. M. company's steamer Polynesien left Saigon at 8 a.m. to-day, and may be expected toFT - 193 words
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Article480 1914-06-20 7 < Latest Arrivals. Ban Poh Guan. Brit, str., 576 tons, Capt Smith, June 19. From Macawar, June 11. G.c. and 107 d.p. Heap Eng Moh. For Sourabaya, Inc. Rds. Bridge. Nor. str. 650 tons, Capt Folkmann, June 19. From Bangkok, June i 4. G.c. and 1 d.p. Borneo480 words
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98 1914-06-20 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Uay. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. a W. SbctiomNo. l...Lindenfels, Tara. Shbbbs Wharf Nil. Main W. Sbct. No. 2...NU. B...Phu Yen. 4...NU. 6...NU. a 6... 8ar0n Erskine, Medusa, Dunera. Naw Docs a 7...l'atani, Annam, Lovat. Wbst98 words
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Article136 1914-06-20 7 Arrivals. Per str. van Swill, June 19. From Batavia Messrs. Wilde, A. F. Morten and L. Arnold. Per str. M. Treub, June 18.— From Bel Doli Messrs. P. van Zon. F. M. G. v. Walsem, Groen, A. van Laer, O. J. Ling, G. ran Vaupel, Kleijn and136 words
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Article112 1914-06-20 7 Two invalid inmates at tbe Spring Hill Workhouse, Birmingham, announced their willingness to accept beta on the Chester Cup, the Birmingham Mail says. The beta were made on the latest odds as given in the morning newspapers, and the other inmates smuggled tbe betting slips with112 words
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Article276 1914-06-20 7 EXCHANOB Bimafou, .Icnr 20, 1914. O» Lorooa ......Bank 4 m/a 8/4 ft Demand 2 :>.* Private 8 m/i 2/4 j 8 m/a 2/4 i On QmitAVf .....Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/i M 842^ (hi F»A»0i.......8ank d/d n 28:: J Private 8 m/a 297 ft On 1N0u..........8ank276 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article187 1914-06-20 7 Buyers. Belle* 10 10 Ampang 8.50 1 1 AyerWeng C.50 10 10 Belat 3.30 a.co 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.50 10 10 Kampai 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.C6 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 10.00 SI SI Kinte Tin 1.10.0 2.0.0 £i SI Lahat Mine* 6.00 6.50 10 8187 words
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Article651 1914-06-20 7 £™1 Buyer* Seller a/- 3/- Allagai 1/8| 1/0 SI £1 Anglo- Java 3/11 8/8 3/- 8/- Anglo-Malay 8/9 0/6 3/- 2/- Batang Malaka -/Hvj £1 i\ Batu Tiga 2.5.6 2.9.8 norn 2/- 3/- Bekoh -/S -/7* 41 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.9.4 J 1.12.9 41 41 Buktt Lintang 3.10.0 2.15.0651 words
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Article118 1914-06-20 7 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 41 41 Pnt 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric T'wtya 4/- 4.8 10 10 Fraser Ne»re 56.00 61X0 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 110.00 100 HowmrthErskine... 45X0 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 K*ta Bro, Del. 100.00 125.00 10 10 M»yn»rcl k Co. 12.50118 words
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Advertisement45 1914-06-20 7 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you feel dull and stupid, are bilious and couHtipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets before goin« to bed. They are just what you need, ant you will be all right to morrow. Kor sale by all Dispensaries and l>iMltr».45 words
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Advertisement130 1914-06-20 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. June 28. -At saleroom, freehold land and dwelling house, situate at Krainat Road, off Orchard Road, at 2.30. June 24.— At The Model Dairy Farm, Mt. /ion, River Valley Rd., 61, Australian uid Indian Cows, etc., at 2.8). June 29.— At Tbe Central Police Station130 words
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Advertisement47 1914-06-20 7 EMBASSY MIXTUBE. j I Fixture I The tobacco for discriminating smokers. Packed in lb tins. CARLSBERG BEER^ JD6tLGr 3* tUclll sfiiFS&nSy -^x^Bt-SfV—^ I^^JsSdr U.SG. Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.47 words
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Advertisement105 1914-06-20 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NOBIH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I Imperlum Drama by Francis Oeeprefhy A HUNGARIAN TRAGEDY (IN 4 MASSIVC RKKLB) A splendid t'agedy full of thrilling and gripping scenes, which will fassinate every class of audience. JIM BRIDGER'S INDIAN BRIDE Kalem meritorious diama, positively one of the most ezcitiog105 words
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1182 1914-06-20 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JUNE 20. TENURE OF OFFICE. We are not particularly partial to the club gossip type of journalism, because we have a preference for facts. Under certain conditions one can hear as much at a clubbar in half an hour as would serve, if injudiciously used, to1,182 words
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Article13 1914-06-20 8 The German transport Patricia with troops from Tsingtau left for Hamburg last evening.13 words
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Article14 1914-06-20 8 The Resident Councillor, Penang, has been appointed a member of the Penang Harbour Board.14 words
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Article21 1914-06-20 8 Monday is the third anniversary of the coronation of King George, who was crowned in Westminster Abbey on June 22, 1911.21 words
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Article23 1914-06-20 8 The ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone of St. George's School, Taiping, by Mr. Oliver Marks will take place this afternoon.23 words
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Article22 1914-06-20 8 Lieut. C. M. Payton, special reserve Royal West Kent Regiment, is attached to the Malay Company, Singapore Volunteer Corps, from May 21.22 words
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Article23 1914-06-20 8 The next meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya will be held on Sunday, June 28, at the Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Lumpur.23 words
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Article30 1914-06-20 8 The troopship Dufferin is expected to reach Singapore from Hongkong at 4 p.m. to-day. She has on board No. 5 Company Hongkong and Singapore R.G.A., who are joining this command.30 words
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Article39 1914-06-20 8 The police have received complaints of thefts at the Hotel van Wijk as the result of which two guests have lost money and articles of jewellery to the value of about 100. The police have the matter in hand.39 words
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Article34 1914-06-20 8 Mr. Wolterstan's report on Malacca in 1913 appears as a supplement to the Government Gazette published yesterday. It is an interesting record, and we propose to publish some extracts therefrom in our next issue.34 words
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Article45 1914-06-20 8 When vessels are leaving the new Lagoon dock by Jay, a ball painted block and white will be hoisted at the truck of the signal mast at Tanjonp-Pagar, and by night a red light over a green light will be hoisted at the same place.45 words
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Article41 1914-06-20 8 Tropical Life for May contains an interesting photograph of a group taken of the head office staff, Department of Agriculture, Kuala Lumpur, on the occasion of the retirement of Mr. L. C. Brown from the post of Inspector of Coconut Plantations.41 words
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Article40 1914-06-20 8 Messrs. F. W« Barker and Co. advise the following tin mine outputs for May Kinta Association, Ltd. Mine 180 piculs, tribute 249 piculs. Kanaboi, Limited.: Mine 80 piculs, tribute 215.60 piculs. Ampacg (Kinta) Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Mine 160 piculs.40 words
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Article52 1914-06-20 8 This morning, in the third court, all the charges in the case in which Oeorgo Neubronner was concerned, were withdrawn. The matter came before the court last Saturday, but since then there has been farther consideration of the allegations and cross- allegations, with tho result that there will be no52 words
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Article66 1914-06-20 8 Mention was made in the second court yesterday of a case in which Harold Harvey Griffiths, of the Ist King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, is charged with using as genuine a forged document, name)?, a forged cheque for $50 purporting to be drawn by Capt. K. E. Warden, of the66 words
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Article69 1914-06-20 8 The report of the Bahru Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, states that 430 acres were planted between November, 1912, and January, 1918, and 283 acres were felled in July and planted up in December, 1918. The whole estate is clean weeded, and the growth is satisfactory. The estate is worked with69 words
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Article75 1914-06-20 8 The shipping community should note that during the reconstruction of the main wharf at Taojong PagaT," west of Victoria Dock, no vessel shall enter that area contained between a line of buoys moored from 150 to 200 feet off the main wharf under ro- construction, and imaginary lines drawn square75 words
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Article84 1914-06-20 8 An Ordinance to amend the Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinance 1904 is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council. The object of the bill is to treat the service of an officer transferred from this Colony to any of the Protected States in this part of the Empire not84 words
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Article138 1914-06-20 8 The public examination of Walter Pereira, the Government Veterinary Inspector at Malacca, was concluded in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice Sproule. The debtor detailed tbo circumstances which had brought about his bankruptcy, stating that since his marriage he had never been free from debt. He now owed138 words
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Article162 1914-06-20 8 Mr. N. Gomes writes from Malacca that on the day of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. P. Wolferstan's departure from Malacca, a number of their friends and well- «ishers missed them at the landing place where it had been arranged to give them a hearty send-off, they having gone on162 words
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Article395 1914-06-20 8 Col. R. r B. Glover, D.5.0., late of the Middit.->"x r.rgimcnt, has gone on pension. The Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak has been elected a member of the Church Imperial Club. The Rev. H. G. Peile, M.A., is to act as Colonial Chaplain, Singapore, with effect from395 words
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Article66 1914-06-20 8 It is stated in the Government Gazette that the King will not be adviced to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the Ordinance to amend The Traction Engines and Motor Cars Ordinance 1911, the Ordinance further to amend The Minor Offences Ordinance 1906, the66 words
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Article124 1914-06-20 8 The year 1913 was a deadly one for British railways, the number of passengers killed in accidents to trains showing an increase of more than 60 per cent. An official return gives the following figures for the last two years; -1912, killed 20, injured 682, 1913, killed124 words
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Article171 1914-06-20 8 The Hon. Mark F. Napier, presiding at the meeting of Renter's Telegram Company, Limited, said that the year 1918 had not been one of pleasant memories for business people in general, and they bad had their share of anxiety, but, from a pecuniary point of view, theyReuter - 171 words
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Article182 1914-06-20 8 In a Consular report on the trade in Swatow in 1918, Mr. Consul PiUipioa says The natire banks have pursued their characteristically reckless way of doing business, lending money without adequate security, and issuing wholesale banknotes without any reserve to meet payments. In September182 words
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Advertisement215 1914-06-20 8 At the Banquet given by the Corporation of the City of London to Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark, at the Guildhall, London, on 12th May, 1914, TWO of the only three Champagnes served were BOLLINGER AMD VEUVE CLICQUOT. These wines were also supplied at THE LORD MAYOR'S215 words
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Advertisement117 1914-06-20 8 ALHAMBRA CmCMATMUra THEATRE, HAM ROAD, Snd Show 9.15 p.m. Ist Show 7.80 p.m. Announcement Extraordinary! To-Night and for Six-Nights only EXTRAVAGANT SPECTACULAR PRODUCTION OF LORD BULWBR LYTTONS THE LAST DAYS POMPEII 8.000 fact. 5 WONDERFUL REELS. THE WORLD'S GREATEST MOTION PICTURE. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689—7 p.m. to117 words
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Advertisement11 1914-06-20 8 Latest advertisements of th>i day appear on page 5 and 11.11 words
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Article354 1914-06-20 9 EVASIVE REPLY GIVEN BY THE PORTE. Warlike Measures Proceeding. Rbttsr's Tklbsram. London, June 19. Constantinople cables that the Porte's reply to Greece, though conciliatory, alludes to the perturbation produced in Asia Minor by the influx of two hundred thousand Moslem refugees from Macedonia who were obliged to354 words
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Article100 1914-06-20 9 MR. HARCOURT EULOGISES THE SERVICES. Panama and the West Indies. Krutsr's Tsleoram. London, June 19. Mr. Lewis Hsrcourt presided at the annual banquet of the Corona Club at which three hundred were present, including many Colonial Governors. Mr. Harcourt eloquently eulogised the work of the colonial service,100 words
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Article122 1914-06-20 9 THE INTERNATIONAL GUARDS WITHDRAWN. Bombarding the Rebels. Rrutrb's Telegram. London, June 19. All was quiet at Durazso in the afternoon, and the reinforcements of Italian and Austrian bluejacket* were withdrawn. An Austrian ship chartered by the Albanian Government cruised along the coast in the morning and bombarded the122 words
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Article80 1914-06-20 9 British Train Falls Over a Bridge. Rbuter's Telegram. London, June 19. An express from Perth to Inverness partly fell into a swollen stream at Carrbridge, passengers being swept off in the torrent. Three were drowned and twenty injured. A thunderstorm deluge broke the bridge as a train wasReuter - 80 words
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Article77 1914-06-20 9 Ouimet the American Far Behind. Rrutrr's Telegram. London, June 19. In the Open Golf Championship Vardon has won with a score of 306 by magnificent steadiness. His long game was perfect. Taylor is second with 809 and Simpson third with 810. Mitchell and Williamson are 312, Wilson77 words
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Article288 1914-06-20 9 Reotrr's Telegram. London, June 19. At Reval, during a holiday visit of a British naval squadron, the streets were crowded and the Commander of the Russian Baltic squadron gave a luncheon to the British officers. Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, June 19. All the Duma presidents and288 words
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Article99 1914-06-20 9 Hki'tkk's Telegram. London, June 19. The Buelow yesterday evening was perfecty upright and making no water Efforts to tow her off were resultless. The passengers and baggage were lauded at Holt (Dorsetshire). Later. The Buelow has been refloated. Dsr Ostasiatiscbs Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, June 19. There have99 words
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Article55 1914-06-20 9 Rsutrr's Telegram. London, June 19. Sylvia Pankhurst, who was released from Holloway gaol yesterday evening, motored to the House of Commons and lay on a couch in the porch. Ten minutes later, Mr. Lansbury was informed that Mr. Asquith had consented to receive a deputation of East End55 words
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Article34 1914-06-20 9 KeDTRR's TSLSORAJI. London, June 19. A New York message says the U. S. imports in May were •188,637,000 (gold) and the exports •157,457,000, the excess of imports being attributed to tariff legislation.34 words
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Article43 1914-06-20 9 Belter's Telegram. London, June 18. The list of Cambridge wranglers includes the names of two women and 25 men, all English or Scottish except one Indian. Three Board School students are among the number. The successes of the Scotsmen are :.nab%43 words
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Article108 1914-06-20 9 NIAGARA FALLS CONFERENCE ADJOURNS. The Carranza— Villa Dispute. Riuteb'l Telegram. London, June 19. The American delegates at Niagara Falls insist on the appointment of a rebel President in Mexico as the only means of ending hostilities and hope that Huertists will not further oppose a plan promising peace.108 words
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Article90 1914-06-20 9 STRONG PROTEST AGAINST NEW FINANCE. Amendment to Finance Bill. Rruteb's Telegram. London, June 19. Fourteen Liberal members of the House of Commons have given notice of an amendment declining to pass the Finance Bill unti' parliamont has approved the object on which the additional taxation is proposed to90 words
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Article179 1914-06-20 9 Rrutss's Telegram. London, June 19. The Hague opium conference has agreed that despite the abstention of certain Powers the convention of 1912 can come into force when ratified by the signatories. 1 >XX OSTASIATISCHS LIoYD TELEGRAM. Berlin, June 19. The Hague opium conference declares that despite several Powers179 words
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Article31 1914-06-20 9 RaUTRR'S TELEGRAM. London, June 19. Counsel for the Storstad produced an Empress fireman who affirmed that the Empress's steering gear was defective. This rebutted the other Empress witnesses.31 words
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Article24 1914-06-20 9 Krcteb's Telegram. London, June 19, A Washington message says President Wilson denies that Japan desires arbitration on the California^ land law.24 words
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Article35 1914-06-20 9 RaUTRR'S IeLBGRAM. London, June 19. Thirty men have been buried by the collapse of a railway tunnel in course of construction in the vicinity of Nice. Twelve were killed and 17 injured.35 words
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Article26 1914-06-20 9 RRUTRR'S TILBGRAM. London, June 19. Mr. W. M. Logan, magistrate in the East Africa Protectorate, is gazetted Chief Justice of the Seychelles.26 words
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Article56 1914-06-20 9 RSUTIB'S TeLSGRAM. London, Jane 30. The trial has been concluded of twenty -six St. Petersburg barristers for signing a resolution, which is regarded as insulting to the department of justice and the court duricg the Beiliss trial. Two of them have been sentenced to eight months56 words
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Article783 1914-06-20 9 WORKING OF THE GOVERNMENT MONOPOLIES. Superintendent's Annual Report. Mr. F. M. Baddeley, superintendent, Government Monopolies, has issued his report on the working of that department for the year 1918. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Baddeley says:— During the year 1913 opium was purchased, partly through783 words
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Article32 1914-06-20 9 Quotations Current Yesterday. The following message has been received tm Singapore, dated London, June 19:— Plantation Para first latex crepe on spot 3/4 Para to arrive 2/9* Market steady.32 words
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Article74 1914-06-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jane 26. Twenty-three prominent Chinese were charged with Rambling at the Celestial Club. The charge against ten was withdrawn. The assistant superintendent of police, Mr. Coscad on, described the raid Cad said there was a stampede when the police entered. Money was74 words
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Article87 1914-06-20 9 TWO HUNDRED MEN KILLED IN CANADA. Narrow Escapes in France. Rrctbb's Telegram. London, June 19. A Vancouver message says 200 miners have been killed by an explosion at Hill Crest mine at Fernie. A Liege message says a fire at the Marihaye colliery has out off two hundred87 words
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Article20 1914-06-20 9 Rrutrb's Telegram. London, June 20. Mr. Larkin has resigned the general secretaryship of the Irish Transport Workers' Union.20 words
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Article35 1914-06-20 9 Rbcrb's Trlegram. London, June 20. The French Chamber .has adopted a bill authorising a loan of 82 million sterling at 8 J per cent, redeemable in 25 years, by 439 votes to 108.35 words
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Article27 1914-06-20 9 Rruteb's Telegram. London, June 20. A message from London, Connecticut, says Yale beat Harvard in a four mile university boat race, by a foot.27 words
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Article16 1914-06-20 9 Relter's Telegram. London, June 19. Warwickshire beat Gloucestershire by an innings and 197 runs.Reuter - 16 words
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Article34 1914-06-20 9 Deb Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, June 19. The Bank of France is granting the Societe Generate, which had heavy Brazilian losses, a large advance, after an examination of the books.34 words
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Article91 1914-06-20 9 Dbk Ostasiatischjs Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, June 19. It has been ascertained that there was only an engine explosion near Kasatin and that no outrage against the Czar's family was intended. The court at Bayreuth has dismissed a case by Isolde Beidler against her mother, Cosima Wagnor, regarding enquiries91 words
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Article48 1914-06-20 9 Der Ostasiatischb Lloyd Trlrobah. Berlin, Juno 19. In bis speech from the throno, King Carol emphasizes that Roumania will continue her efforts to maintain the equilibrium of the Balkans. The Czar's visit is proof of Roumania's leading position, thanks to the wise policy she has followed.48 words
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Article207 1914-06-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Koala Lumpur, June 19. Following are the results of the first day of the Sky Meeting:— Rack Onr (Four furlongs).— Sunrise (Mr. Dickson) 1, Patrick (Mr. Walker) 2, Tweedledum (Mr. Palmer) 3. Won by 1} lengths. Time 55 4/6 sees. Dividends 123. Race207 words
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Article926 1914-06-20 9 THE DECLINE OF IMPORTANT SECURITIES. From Oar Own Correspondent. London, May 29. Numerous currents and cross-currents have ruffled the surface of the Stock Markets recently, but at the time of writing we are in smoother waters, at least temporarily, and a more cheerful feeling prevails. All that is926 words
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Advertisement182 1914-06-20 6 "KOSHO" /A I'-l-A J A J.\ TRADE MARK. (Solidified Scent) You will enjoy a ,^jE^£^ft| delightful fragrance crp 1 It has a World-Wide \\J^^% reputation. C~~ 1 1 > BAMPLE FREE. I m, Cl 3 I SOLE AGENTS: _i. X 3 Nippon Baiyaku Kaisha, N. LIMITED, SINGAPORE:. NEW PERFECTION OIL182 words
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Advertisement215 1914-06-20 6 FAR EABT OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD. Btngapore Bwmoh. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACW. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRS OF PITTINB AND CORROSION. REPAIRB Or RIVETTEO FUNBEB. REPAIRB OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MPAIRB OF BTEAMER HULL? REPAIRS OF STERRPOSTS. Instantaneous215 words
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Advertisement231 1914-06-20 6 iIW-\ W$M SPECIAL FEATURE I om*\ tO^^^i MADE ENTIRELY OF mm mmm IB RUBBER; r /\V/VV^V9\ toughened under a special lo '-■-11 kvmm* secret process, so that it lotldi]'^^^ outclasses FINE I^l HARD PARA. As^ your rien^ s wno v. Vs37 &Ssffl^ aye t^ 1686 tyres in use, C^c^V 1231 words
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Article935 1914-06-20 10 P. AND 0. AND BRITISH INDIA COMPANIES. Exchange of Stock. The following is the full text of a circular issued to the shareholders of the British India Steam Navigation Company, Limited, under date May 27 The board have recently had under con sideration, in conjunction with the935 words
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Article159 1914-06-20 10 For some time past, says La Gazette de Hollande, the question has been discussed of founding a technical university in the Dutch Eaai Indies, where so many industries am in a flourishing condition. An association has even been founded in this connection, and we are159 words
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Article72 1914-06-20 10 Owing to the heavy rainfall, the district in which tbe Polo Club paper chase was to have taken place to-morrow is partly flooded and the roads are deep with mad. The hunt is therefore postponed till Sunday, July 5, but we are asked to say that any72 words
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Article47 1914-06-20 10 Keppel Golf Club. Mr. Justico Sproule has kindly presented the Excelsior Cup for competition amongst members whose handicap is 18 and over. A qualifying round will be played in conjunction with the monthly medal to-day and to-morrow. Medal play, first eight to qualify thereafter match play.47 words
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Article351 1914-06-20 10 The S.F.A. Cup Final. The Singapore Football Association cup competition will be brought to a close on Monday, when the S.C.C. will meet the K 0. V.L.1. first eleven on the S.C.C. ground. Reviewing tbe possible result of tbe match, one is inclined to favour the chances of the351 words
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Article293 1914-06-20 10 European Printer's Remarkable Story. An extraordinary instance of loss of memory has just occurred in Calcutta. Inspector Ottman of Howrah on the 4th inst. came across a respectably dressed European who was unable to give bis name or residence, or to name any acquaintance or relation, but293 words
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Article44 1914-06-20 10 Alma.- 9,800 lbs. Bukit Toh A1ang.— 6,971 lbs. C1uny.— 12,473 lbs. Kinta Kellas.— l4,soo lbs. Shanghai Klebang.— s,o96 lbs. Kuala Kangsar.— 26,992 lbs. Songei Duri. 6,6<t8 lbs. Kota Bahroe. 20,051 lbp. Cbemor. -9,080 lbs. Ooodlieart.— l,s6o lbs. Tanjong Pau.— 5,096 lbs.44 words
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Article65 1914-06-20 10 A Meteor film of the Pathe Series in four parts, To Shield Her Son, is the second show feature at the Marlborough Cinematograph tonight, while two good subjects, From the Bottom of the Sea, and the Countess Charlotte, figure in the first show. These are of a sensational65 words
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Article84 1914-06-20 10 The Australian coal trade for the quarter ending March 81 last shows a big increase in exports, especially to foreign countries. The export* were 1,805,000 tons, as compared with 1,047,000 for the unit quarter of 1918. Of these totals, there were just under 600.030 tons exported to foreign countries, as84 words
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Article334 1914-06-20 10 Young Engineer Inventor's Great Triumph. Giulio Ulivi, the young Florentine engineer inventor, carried oat fresh experiments in Florence on May 14 with his invention for blowing up, by electric ultra-violet rays projected from a distance, powder magazines and all explosives encased in metal. The invention was334 words
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Article272 1914-06-20 10 Cheap Motor Spirit by Del Monte Process. For some time past the attention of inventors has been turned towards the production of oil in large quantities from the natural resources of England, and one of the mott successful and promising processes is the Del Monte. A factory272 words
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Article294 1914-06-20 10 Arising out of the announcement in The Financier that a rubber tennis court would be laid down at the coming exhibition and that a tournament open to anyone connected in any capacity with the robber industry is to be arranged, several House men have approached294 words
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Article187 1914-06-20 10 The total of the shipping entering and clearing at ports in the Colony of Hongkong daring the year 1918 amounted to 490,228 vessels of 37,742,982 tons, which, compared with the figures for 1912, shows an increase of 1,609 vessels of 1,007,933 tons. Of the above, 47,520 vowels of187 words
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Article1017 1914-06-20 10 How Our Town Strikes A Newcomer. Singapore, "The Emerald Isle" of the East is truly a rendezvous for many nations. One sees a dozen different types in as many moments. Indian, Chinese, Malay, German, Dutch, Eurasian, British, eaoh individual specimen of humanity intent on working oat his own1,017 words
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Article306 1914-06-20 10 Interesting Deductions from Census Figures. A Blue-book contains a comprehensive general report on the census of India 1911. It states that the Provinces under British administration comprise 1,093 square miles, or 60.6 per cent, of the 1,802,657 square miles in the Indian Empire, the balance being in various306 words
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Article506 1914-06-20 10 Sunday, June 21, I9M. St. Andbbw's Cathedral.— 2nd Sunday after Trinity. 7.46 a.m. Holy Communion (ChoralV Introit, How dreadful is thia place Service, Woodward Hymn at Offertory, 179 Hymn at Communion, 260 Hymn at Ablutions, 4 None Dimittis. 9.16 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Com munion (Plain). First506 words
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Letter758 1914-06-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of June 15 you were kind enough to publish a letter of mine ajd reply to it in a footnote. In your footnote you accuse me ot being grossly inaccurate in Btating that there758 words
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Letter301 1914-06-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have no intention of following T.C L. through his last letter so calculated to tickle tho ears of tho groundling* with its irrelevancies, its further inaccuracies (when was China mistress of tho world or even of the whole301 words
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Miscellaneous95 1914-06-20 10 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, June 19. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Bared. 32 Fah 29.926 29.921 29.922 Temp. 88.0 88.0 784 Wet Bulb Ther 78.0 78.0 77.0 Dir. of Wind SW calm calm Max. shade Temp. 8J.4 Mm. 75.8 Max. in Sun 116.4 Te rad. Ther 74.9 .Rainfall95 words
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Article745 1914-06-20 11 Peculiar Industry ol North Kiangso. A correspondent of the North-China Daily Newt writes The above heading, for want of a better, is riven to an industry of considcrable proportions in North Kiungsu, one which n»-\tr fails to aronse interest in the foreign traveller. These "factories" have been745 words
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Article227 1914-06-20 11 Peculiar Outburst at Hotel Near Southeod. An extraordinary story of a wild outburst on the part of a man said to be a marquis comes from Soatbend. On May 10 a man arrived with a lady at the Hoy Hotel, South Benfleet, and raiajigafl a room, giving227 words
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Article697 1914-06-20 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Jane 20, 1914. Messrs. Lyall afld Ev»tt, Exchange and Shire Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning OENERAL. 10 r"ras«* and Neave Ld 61.00 02.60 110 Howarth Erskine Ld. 46.00 100 7% Pr<4. 100.00 10 Maynard Jk697 words
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Advertisement52 1914-06-20 11 Losing Weight by the Pound Voder Weight," a condition of ill health, shows your assimilative power* I are decreasing. WATERBURY 8 METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND i I i Supplies the blcod with the wanted nourishing and healthy flesh building i materials. Very palatable I < or all chemists 91.52 words
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Advertisement66 1914-06-20 11 We went to the theatre the other night, The acting was good, the mo sic was bright When we were ont again in the street, Down came the rain in a blinding «heet. I knew that the next day I'd have a cold, 8o I sought a remedy good and66 words
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Advertisement454 1914-06-20 11 LATEST ADVEKTISriMENTS. MOUTRIES ■M High-grade MUSICAL Instruments or Every Description. PIANOS, j VIOLINS, etc.. etc Sole Aents for Arthur Allison's Pianos. S. Moutrie&Go., Ld. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. A CAPITAL PATHE PICTURE-PLAY FULL OF ACTION, SENSATIONAL, DRAMATIC AND ATTENTIONHOLDING The Mori of Womant Irsat taerifloa IN FOUR PARTS BNTITLBD TO454 words
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Advertisement300 1914-06-20 11 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL, MALINI (The Magician). FOB THREE NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY, THE 25TH. FRIDAY. THE26TH SATURDAY. THE 27TH JUNE. AT 9.80 P M. Booking at the ROBINSON PUNOCO. Tickets 93. Children $1 CO. I 19 6 27-6 I SALESMAN WANTED. Wanted, Smart Mi oe-QoDds Salesman fcr Trade in tbe F.M.3.300 words
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Advertisement394 1914-06-20 11 MICHELIN ALLOWS NO DISCOUNT. You get Full Value for Your Money DUPIRE BROS., AGENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner TO-NIGHT. IMITJSIC B"Z" THIIE FJ^.'&T&TJL.ISr TRIO The Brighton of Singapore. S Tennis. m m Tel. 336. m Billiards eaT View HotXil Xleotrlo Light and Fans. amkbxs: single double394 words
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Article2514 1914-06-20 12 EFFECTS OF FALL IN PRICE OF RUBBER. A Satisfactory Outlook. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of tho Rubber Estates of Krian, Limited, was held on May 25, at the Institute of Directors, 4, Corbet Court, Gracecburch Street, E.C., tbe Hon. Lionel Holland (chairman of the2,514 words
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Article618 1914-06-20 12 The Royal Society's Notable Conversazione. The most brilliant of all tbe scientific meetings of the year is the May conversazione of the Royal Society, which was held at Burlington House on May 13. Sir William Crookes received his guests in the council room. As the guests wandered618 words
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Article295 1914-06-20 12 To Make London Purer than New York. What he calls an unofficial wager has been made by the Bishop of London, and he wants Londoners to help him to win it> The Bishop made the news public at a meeting at Grosvenor House, London, on May295 words
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Article17 1914-06-20 12 I don't like women to wear colours." All right, lore. I'll gladly wear black foi you." "Judge."17 words
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Article475 1914-06-20 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list475 words
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Article508 1914-06-20 12 Sir John Millais and the Famous Poster. The well-known art critic, Mr. M. H. Spielmann, writes to the Daily News as follows As I was with Sir John Millais on the day when the late Mr. Barratt brought his poster to the artist to see (and approve I c.v:508 words
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Article17 1914-06-20 12 "So Wobbler is dead." Yes, and its the first time he ever arrived at a definite conclusion."17 words
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Article19 1914-06-20 12 Mother Don't cry, dear. Which one of the twins hit yon 1 "—Dear The one with the black eye.19 words
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Advertisement403 1914-06-20 12 BUSINESS IS GOOD At the FURNITURE TOWN, Corner Orchard and Tank Roacla. WE HAVE OHEAT PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THB ABOVE AND THAT WE CORDIALLY INVITR OUR NUMEROUS PATRONS TO OUR GREAT FURNITURE EXPOSITION which opens on Ist and ends on 31st July, 1914. LiOORS KEMaIN OPEN FHOM ;.80.ui to 6403 words
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Advertisement51 1914-06-20 13 SoleJmporhers: >x| &K^lk^d^^B Worn Behn,Meyer> j UNBREAKABLE Cooking Stoves. Width 31H" Width 33^" Width 37^' Depth 15%- Depth 25%- Depth 26^' Height 20" Height 20" Height 20' $65 $70 $75 These stoves can be taken to pieces in a few moments and can be "Packed flat." SOLE: AGENTS: United Engineers51 words
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Advertisement602 1914-06-20 13 FREE LIFE READINGS TO ALL WHO WRITE AT ONCE. The well-known London Astrologer, Prof. Roxroy, bas once nre decided to favour the people of this country with Free Test Readings of their lives fiom bis new address in The Hagne, Holland. Prof. Roxroj's fame is so well-known in this country602 words
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Advertisement134 1914-06-20 13 VTOUR beard is not always the same. That fact gives tremendous importance to the positive adjustment feature peculiar to the Gillette Safety Razor. No razor without positive adjustment can give uniform service and no safety razor has a positive adjustment except (rhe Gillette. Any Mas can use a Gillette Safety134 words
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Advertisement1462 1914-06-20 14 UMiriMri NT mutirr LARGEBT PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EABTUU COMPANY. PROBPBROUI Mid PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICS I Wmoh*at.f Houa*. Singapore LONOOM OFFICE 82, Old w«wnf. *O. T*» Comply ha. £30.000 deposited with the SafrctM Ooart of Baglaad. aad eompliea wi»h tb* Britiab Lite AaauraaM1,462 words
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Advertisement1040 1914-06-20 14 INSURANCE. EDUCATION of one's children is ever a lenVus problem, as it is not given to all parents to provide sufficient luods in which to tducate there properly. Many bright boys and girls, giv«n the benefit cf advanced knowlidge, would make their nark in the world, but unfortunately the limited1,040 words
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Article749 1914-06-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Passenger Car. The competition between motor-omnibus and tramcar which has been raging for some years post, was again brought prominently to public notice by an announcement of the losses which have been suffered by the London County Council tramway scheme.749 words
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Article134 1914-06-20 15 According to statistics made up by the International Bureau of Posts, there were on January IS, 1914, 660 wireless telegraph stations in the world. The United States leads with 178 then comes, England, 01 Canada, 87 France, 35 Italy, 33 Russia, 29; Brazil, 26; Germany, 38; Norway,134 words
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Article23 1914-06-20 15 Comedy, says Mr. Zangwill, is in the mingled yarn of life. For instance, when a man tells a yarn at which nobody laughs.23 words
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Article27 1914-06-20 15 Maud.—" It's awful to suffer in silence Marjorie.— It must be, dear. That is why I'm glad I am a woman, and don't have to do it."27 words
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Advertisement564 1914-06-20 15 I HTc¥ While many of the existing types of refrigerating rracbines have been applied extensively to large cold storage p'anta, the want has remained of a simple machine suitable for plants on a smaller scale. The usual type* of ice making machine*, require if not actually a mechanic, at least564 words
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Advertisement49 1914-06-20 15 Bowel Complaint in Children. During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child's bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For •ale by all Dispensaries and Dealer?.49 words
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Advertisement173 1914-06-20 15 ■continental! I Continental Tyre Rubber Co. Phone 290. S ♦|gHg|»-»-v I C.& B.ENGLISH SOUPS )&d B^WWP*rH Made in a 30 Varieties All Delicious MaM The Cuisine of one of the finest chefs in the world available for your table. SI Crosse Blackwell Guarantee these Soaps b, luni t« k« side173 words
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Advertisement757 1914-06-20 16 Raneegunge GLAZED STONEWARE DRAINPIPES AND CHANNELS. LARGE STOCKS. SHARPE,RGSS&Co.,Ltd., SINGAPORE. WAHTB. JUNIOR ASSISTANT WANTED. On Rubber Estate in Johore. Must be strong and hardworking. Salary to commence $150 md allowance. Apply Box No. 721, Straits Times. 196 256 H. C. S. MALAY SIMPLIFIED. A ten- weeks' ooarae of Malay tuition,757 words
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Advertisement515 1914-06-20 16 HJHE LET OB BKB, ROOMS TO LET. At Zetland House. Apply to No. 1, RobingOD Roai. 6 6 A large and airy offioe. Apply to 8, Robinson Bold. 10-6 n BHOP HOUBEB TO LET. Nos 88, 89 and 103, Tanglin Koad. Apply 170, Orchard Road. 176 806 TO LET. FURNIBHED.515 words
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Advertisement417 1914-06-20 16 TO IE LET OR 801 ft, HOUSE TO LET. European residence, 8-A, Sop Li*. Apply at 16, Sophia Koad. ROOM TO LET. One Urge airy room vacant. Bachelors only. Qaiet English family. REX, c/o Straits Times. 206 TO LEI. Onfurniihed Haitfell," No. 14, Namim Road. Immediate entry. Rent 1160. Apply417 words
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Advertisement678 1914-06-20 16 wmcES. GUM KMT CO. 37. Phillip Street. ***** Chandlers, Govirm mint and lluaiciPAL COKTBACTOBS, GENERAL IMPORTERS AND EXPOBTEBS AND COMMISSION AOENTS. Telephone No. 1171 A 1288 (Private 1450) 8 8 n GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Pblilp Street. Sole Aoknts Fob "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID, THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING678 words
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Advertisement490 1914-06-20 16 SINGAPORE Cl IB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures fjr the our. ->u t week and important forthcoming fixtures are Kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various dubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will bo supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket490 words
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Miscellaneous226 1914-06-20 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it. not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, $2. Inch Scalb Rates226 words
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