The Straits Times, 3 November 1914
1914-11-03
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Title Section13 1914-11-03 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.037 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1914-11-03 1 iilTl'» j BEER. KATZ BROS., LTD. CHEAP SALE. Special Bargains in Men's Wear. Thes-e Goods can never be repeated at Pre^nt Vrites. Take advantage of our Special Bargains. m n IGSTICKER" rotten, (aiiucrp. ntLmtlo H^h^Bi'^ Li c Tlire d D<i in Kh»ki aDJ White at P-tcts below Kk H Cost184 words
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Advertisement37 1914-11-03 1 SLEDGE MILK IS GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE ALPS. f M E I A ah tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Soie Importers J. TRAVERS SONS, LIMITED.37 words
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Advertisement189 1914-11-03 1 ROBINSON CO. FOR THOSE HOMEWABD BOUND A Large Selection of CABIN TRUNKS. At Special Prices. SPfßi^* v Cbsgs Gladstone 'y| and No. 7866. No. 1102-H. THE GRANIT FIBRE THE TRAVELLER'S Cabin Trunk, made of specially prepared Black Japanned Canvas Cabin Trunk, Brown Fibre, fitted with Bentwood Bat- fi tte d189 words
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Advertisement10 1914-11-03 1 I JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER > Solk Aoknts AOAMSON. GILFiLLAN CO., 110.10 words
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Article1301 1914-11-03 2 Principal Civil Medical Officer's Report. The Hoc. Dr. W. Oilmore Ellis, Principal Civil Medical Officer, signs the Straits Settlements Medical Report for the year 1013. From this we take toe following —The population at the last census 1911 was 711,951 and is estimated at 743,010 for1,301 words
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Article299 1914-11-03 2 Kaiser William Dancing About Europe. A valued contributor writes to The Times Would you like thin new Scotch reel, inspired by the pipes of the bonny Highlanders who for a week made a little Scotland of Melon On Wednrsday, September 2, I was in the town299 words
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Article234 1914-11-03 2 People Almost Worship the British Army. The British Navy is regarded in Petrograd as the saving factor in the general situation, whilst the pluck of the British army during the retirement upon I'aris has made it almost an object of worship to the Russian people." Tbia is the234 words
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Article17 1914-11-03 2 When there is a ghost of a chance, never Kive up until you give up the ghost.17 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement128 1914-11-03 2 You need KEPLER ITratt Hark) I Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Weak Lungs A Sensitive Throat A Delicate Digestion A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution v It nouri;>hcs, revitalises and fortifies the whole system. Obtainable at all l i r f° u K' ls Welcome It Co. I128 words
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Advertisement31 1914-11-03 2 Lame Back. Lame back may be cured by applying Chamberlain Pain Balm two or three times day with a Timorous rubbing at each application. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.31 words
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Advertisement454 1914-11-03 2 ITCHING MS SPBEADJfER HEAD Scalp in One Mass. Hair Threatened to Fall Away. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In Two Weeks Head Regained .Former Aspect. 90. Brambcr St.. riumoor. Shcfliriil. En*. —"The trouble Ixwa.t by an itching in the brad from which I could not keep my flnpns. BU'a<lily my454 words
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Advertisement230 1914-11-03 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. COMMIT BEEOLINGB FOR Ml* From well grown troes. For particulars and prices, -pply to a. FRANKKL, Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 317 o MOTOR CAR FOR SALE. 14/18 Itala motor car, English boilt, Oljmpia exhibition toaring body, id first-class running order. Will sell obeap as owner230 words
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Article1473 1914-11-03 3 GHASTLY RELICS OF FIERCE ENGAGEMENT. Contrasts and Surprises. William Maxwell, writing from France on September 17, forwards the following descriptive article to the Daily Telegraph: Across the brown upland stretches a line of mounds as though a monstrous army of moles bad burrowed under the golden1,473 words
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Article690 1914-11-03 3 Long Line of White Faces in The Inky Darkness." A vivid picture of one of tbe fierce night attacks on the British line along tbe Aisne by the Germans is told by a sergeant of the Worcestershire Regiment now in a London hospital. I was on picket duty,"690 words
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Article104 1914-11-03 3 Acting on a suggestion mule by M. Gaston Thornton, the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs, the French (J unrnmcnt have autho rised the issue of a special 15 centimes postage stamp, ba»inp an actual postal value ot 10 centime*, the balance of 6 centimes being for the benefit of tbe104 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement440 1914-11-03 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH with SVBSENCE OS] FLUID EXTRACT OF RED J.W.A!' I^-^"'^ Pronounced ")y the HICHCST MCDICAL AUTHOBITIifc Ifie most laUJmay'iimJHMHigliKliMfcVliffWg "USSS&TOMiD LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS440 words
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Advertisement12 1914-11-03 3 Wot Cni'.dr<m'a Hacking (Jju^h at Night Wood* Great P9ppermint Care Is M.12 words
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Advertisement699 1914-11-03 3 WOTICEB. eOVEIMUKT NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, the 38rd November, 1014, at the Master Attendant's Offioe, Singapore, for tbe supply of rations for the Marine Dt parlment, Singapore, for tbe year 1916. Forms of tender may be obtained at the Master Attendant's Offioe. Tenders to699 words
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Advertisement688 1914-11-03 3 NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE No. 8 of 1914. IN PBIZB. THE 88. MARKOMANIA. WALTER FAAB. MABTER. GEORGE V, BY TBE GRACE OF GOD, OK THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND OF THE BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE SEAS,688 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement362 1914-11-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, [Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth ondon. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OK THE OCEAN S. 8. CO.. LTD.. LTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWKBN Fremantle Perth362 words
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Advertisement505 1914-11-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyvk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe i% maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Stfamem maintaining this service havn been specially designed and constructed, and art fitted with all the505 words
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Advertisement682 1914-11-03 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bisot, Semerak, Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai. Bangnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Siagora, Laoon, KobMmni, Baodon, Langsuen, Takn, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Oue Departure A STEAMER Nov. 3 Nov. 7—3 p.m. 1O 14-3 p.m. ti ..IT 21 3 p.m. ti682 words
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Advertisement475 1914-11-03 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND' STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.475 words
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Advertisement413 1914-11-03 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHiLP LINE Sinoapobi to Java Pobts, Port Davwim Thorsday Island, Drisbank and Sydnit, via Torres Straits. Also taking pacrongnrs and cargo with tranHhipmr-ct for other Victorian, South Australian and Nortii Qusknsland Ports, British Haw Gciska, Nbw Rhitain, Tasmania* ami Nbw Zkalano Pouts. Smooth Passage- Superb Soenery. A413 words
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Advertisement661 1914-11-03 5 TYRES. Hooglandt eSc Co.« Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD., SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. An Express wee*ly service is being maintained by steamers of the above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday and have very Kood accommodation for passengers. Full particulars may661 words
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Advertisement396 1914-11-03 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. GOMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. FOR MANILA, ILOILO, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BARCELONA, CADIZ AND LISBON. For passage, freight and further fnformttion, apply to BARLOW a CO., Agents. 20.10 7-11 THE EABTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTO. FOR PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PENANO. s.s. PIN SENG and as. OMAPERB will be despatched396 words
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Advertisement226 1914-11-03 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENAN6. RAN6OON AND CALCUTTA. TO PENAN6, MAORAB AND NE6APATAM. TO PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG. NE6APATAM. MAORABAND COROMANDEL COABT PORTB. TO ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. Vessels will be despatched to above ports as opportanity offers. For terms and rates of freight and passage,226 words
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Advertisement349 1914-11-03 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COXjZjYER QUAY. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution pwsed by the Municipal commissioners ol the Town cf Singiporc, at a meeting held on the Slat July, 1914, that349 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement206 1914-11-03 6 rfHf! KUbE I Of THE I RPAP. I MICHELIN TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. CHRISTMAS TIDE Han it over occarrtd to you that a case of GHOICsT TEA would be a most useful206 words
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Advertisement534 1914-11-03 6 UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. NOTICE is hereby that a Matriculation Examination will bo held on the following dates: Dooember 14th to 19th. Arrangements will be made to hold the Examination at any town w'jere a sufficient number of candidates offer themselves. Candidates most send in tbeir names to534 words
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Advertisement631 1914-11-03 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FURNISHED FLAT WANTED. Wanted, furnished flat within convenient distance of town. Apply C, c/o Straits Times. 8 11 5 11 BILL COLLECTOR WANTEO. Wanted, Experience! Bill Collector Security required Apply personally to Methodist Publishing M m-i 8 11 511 CLERK WANTEO Wanted, Clei k tor an Ef tate631 words
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Advertisement286 1914-11-03 6 (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), TUNER, REPAIRER am> REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly (.obncriU rs taken on low rates. Cl arges for repairs moderate. Workman übip guaranteed Free advice given to intending buyrra of new or t>ccmd band pianos. Estimate? (or rt pairo made. Trial order fro'icittd SAILORS' HOMI. Tiiiphom:286 words
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Article101 1914-11-03 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, Novtmber 3. High Water, 10.13 a.m., il.ll p.m. Wednesday, November 4. High Water, MM am., UM p.m ii I>trrick's, noon. Thursday, November 5. High Water, 10 iS an Friday, November fi. High Water. 0.15 am lI JI p.m. Sungei Bagan Itujlx- Barker's, noon. Saturday. N.mmb101 words
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Article131 1914-11-03 7 TO DAT. I'enang. Colombo, Bombay ar.d .leddah 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Batu i'ahat 8 pm Pangkal Pinang 8 pm Saigon 8 pm To niiow. Korimon 8 am Pulau liataiu and Pulan Bulang 8 am Singkawang, Pamaugkat auil Sambas 10 am MuntokandPalembang 10 am Saigon131 words
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Article41 1914-11-03 7 Liirr SiMoiroßi. I ■*>pt. 8 S,|,t. 11 ■sept. 17 Sept. 23 ■*.pt. ;so Jet. 1 l)ct. H )<-t. n :>ot. 22 !>ct. 29 Doi in Loi October ►UDON 29 20 26 Amkitb: Oct. '26 Oct. 26 Oct. 2841 words
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Article529 1914-11-03 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tlm London aud China Express. It should be understand that, iv conn; instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of tliis list in London:529 words
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Article375 1914-11-03 7 World's Largest Installation in A Wilderness. When the news came, shortly after the declaration of war with Germany, that we had seized Lome and occupied part of the Togo hinterland, people not unnaturally asked why. Tbo rcaaon is not far to seek." says an intcrexting article in375 words
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Article231 1914-11-03 7 Writing of the condition of affair? in Aus tria HiiDKary. the Obstrvir's Vienna corres pondent stabd iluring the third werk of S. v iub« r Couiiiii ret ami industry are paralysed throughout the Imal Monarchy, and the s'.oppage of exports threatens to mm socue of the largest231 words
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Article163 1914-11-03 7 EXCMANUt SiMiiAPou, Novmsirks 8. 1614 0» Loicdou Bank 4 m/B m V*\i Demana 8/4 Private 8 m/« 2/4 On India Bank T. T. 1744 0* Hon(»oHO...BMik d/d m, 28% Ok Bniiioßii....B»nk d/d m 106 Ok Jay* Bank T. T. m 14 1 On J&paii Bank d/d 114J163 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article186 1914-11-03 7 Si 10 10 Auipang 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruong 0.75 10 10 Kampar 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KinUAHHociation 41 41 KintaTin 1.1i.6 £1 41 Lahat Mine* 10 0 Malayan Collierien £1 £1 l.lalayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 6/- 6/- Pahang186 words
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Article621 1914-11-03 7 SRI BeUe 2/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 XI- 3/- Anglo Malay 6/9 7/9 ■ij- 3/- Batang Malaka -/fl /10 £1 41 Batn Tiga 1.5.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- BekoU -/5 -/8 £1 41 Bokit KajaiiK 1.6.0 1.8.6 £1 41 Bokit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 'il- 2/-621 words
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Article126 1914-11-03 7 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 £1 41 a Pro*- I°° I-'-*- 6 5/- 6/- Kleotrie T'wayi 8/- 4/8 10 10 Fraoer New BP.OO 65.00 50 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 95.00 100 Howarth Bnkioe 46.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 110.00 10 10 Maynard k126 words
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Article58 1914-11-03 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 S'poreMunicipals% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 (1,000,000 pa Buyers Seller* S'l-ore Muaicipal 44% of 1909 »I,oo\ooo pa> Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dis 8 pore Munkipal 4% £300,000 93{ *%The buying quotation* of sterling shares mast58 words
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Advertisement184 1914-11-03 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. November 4. At saleroom. Horses and I'arriagon, at 11. Novinibtr ."1 At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. iber 7. At mlerootn, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. iber 7.— At No. 9, Vp}?tt Wilkie Rd., Kubb> r Tyred Victoria, Plants', etc.. property uf Mrs. Mublenbein, at 2.50.184 words
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Advertisement116 1914-11-03 7 BOUTON ROUOE FELUCCA l^ 4 "T^aßCfc NILOMETER W-$~ I SPECIALS. p TO MINERAL PROSPECTORS. Q RWe have in stock in Singapore, ready for ftj immediate delivery, one 1 1 J "EMPIRE" i. E PROSPECTING DRILL M RE* Complete with s Spring Drilling Rig, Horse Power Appliance, 50 feet each Drill116 words
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Advertisement47 1914-11-03 7 THE 3rd 4th INSTALMENTS of SELIO'S MASTERPIECE AT TBE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIOHTI AT 0.18 The Adventures of KathlTn No. 3. THE TEMPLE of LION. No. 4. THE ROYAL SLAVE, (In 4 Reels). AMIDST THE FLAME OF LOVE. Telephone No 11W. HABIMi. Sole ProprMot47 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous97 1914-11-03 7 WEATHER REPORT. K&ndang Kerbau Hwpital, November '2. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Harts! 82 Fill 29.90 j 29.787 29.H 9 Temp. 86.0 84.0 Hi.6 W, t liulb Tbcr 77.4 78.5 78.0 I»ir. of Wind calm SK calm Max. (bade Temp. 90.0 Mm 75.» Max. in Sun 151.5 Te rad.97 words
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1071 1914-11-03 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8. TURKEYS INFLUENCE. The influence Turkey is likely to exercise upon the course of events in a direct sense is not very great. It is a far cry from Constantinople to C liro, and tbe sea is too much under the control of tbe Allies1,071 words
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Article13 1914-11-03 8 Mrs. R. G. Watson's war relief fund at Kuala Lumpur amounts to 171,174.13 words
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Article29 1914-11-03 8 "To Paris for the tango, for tbe Moulin Rouge, for tbe Dance of the Widows in a savage message scrawled on walls and rail way carriage* by Uennan soldiers.29 words
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Article30 1914-11-03 8 Rumour has it, says the Hongkong Daily Press, that some of tbe embodied Territorial battalions will be sent to the Far East to relieve regular battalions for service else wheis.30 words
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Article32 1914-11-03 8 Mr. J. A. Tilley, accountant of Messrs. John Little in<l Co.'s Kuala Luinpnr brand:, has come to Singapore on transfer. Mr K. C. Cballen taken his placo in the sV ml «.piUl.32 words
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Article16 1914-11-03 8 Information has been ieciivc.l from Colombo that Straits mails- despatched by the steamer Troilus are safe.16 words
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Article28 1914-11-03 8 It is stated at Kuala Lumpur that medical men are in de.m<iud for tin: war, and tbat a number of Malayan doctors may b 9 going home shortly.28 words
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Article30 1914-11-03 8 The Hongkong settlement of all transac tions in shares bought from or sold to Shanghai will take place this month owing to the postponement of the Shanghai Oct jber settlement.30 words
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Article34 1914-11-03 8 A watch tower, three hundred feet high, is, by order of the Chinese President, being erected within the grounds of the Presidential f'alace, and is expected to be completed within the next three months.34 words
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Article39 1914-11-03 8 At the annnal meeting of the Shanghai St. Andrew's Society, Mr. W. s. Livingstone presiding, among many interesting subjects discussed was that with reference to tbe celebration of St. Andrew's lUy. it bciu^ decided that no celebration be held.39 words
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Article52 1914-11-03 8 A new bill is about to be introduced into tbe Legislative Council of British North Borneo to provide machinery, similw to tbat successfully operating in tho Straits S ttli merits and 1'. rat. .1 Malay States, win r.'by the Government will more directly anil thoroughly control tho opium traffic in52 words
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Article50 1914-11-03 8 The North terrain Gazette says that Chinese subjects in Berlin are wearing flags for the purpose if indicating that they Hit not Japanese. Nevertheless several have been maltreated by mistake, and as the result of a diplomatic protest the Foreign Office has issued a warning intended to prevent such incidents.50 words
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Article50 1914-11-03 8 The Cettinjo correspondent of the Petrogra 1 Aucucy states that an Austrian hydro plane, armed wii, i a quick-firer, bombarded tbe Montenegrin radio telegraph station on Mt. L ivti-heu. without doing any damage. The Austrian forts and ships have bombarded the Montenegrin positions at Lovtchen, during the last few days.50 words
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Article55 1914-11-03 8 Tbe ordinances securing the control of the press during war and declaring ai.d amending ihe law relating to trading with alien enemies, passed by the Legislative Council on October 'II and assenteel to by HE. tbe Governor on October 31, are published for general information in a Government Gazette Extra.)i,l:ii55 words
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Article62 1914-11-03 8 In connection with the death of that brilliant cavalry officer. General Bridoux, Lieutenant-Colonel liousset, in the Liberte, calls attention t> the large proio.tiou of sup nor i tli.-. rs among the killed in the pi. s. Nt war, and urgt>s that the French army should follow the British example of62 words
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Article82 1914-11-03 8 The following projierties wf re disposed of by auction at Messrs. Cuing Keng Lee and o.'s salts room, yesterJay afternoon:— jy years' leneeboKt land atd house, 42 Car[.inter Street, area I,Bj9sq. ft, bought by S. 8. T. K<• i r.-tan Chetty for 14,500 999 years' lea-ielioM rubber plant itiou, situate,82 words
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Article84 1914-11-03 8 With reference t.i a report published in the Medan papers last week that the Emdeu had sunk a Dutch steamer, the Mina. in the Gulf of Bengal, the Java Bode states on tinauthority of the Ships Agency thut thur. i« no trutu in the report, since the ship in question,84 words
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Article85 1914-11-03 8 Delighted German infantry, acording to the Berliner Tageblatt, captured a football from the Royal Scots and tritd to play the Association giiue. Their efforts were ho ludicrous and so disgusted two Royal Scots officers ami time men who had been taken prisoners that they offered to teach tin in. Eighty-five85 words
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Article160 1914-11-03 8 Tbe acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Woodward, (I voted all yesterday afternoon to the hearing of an appeal by Lim Teck I'oh, manager of Chop Cheng (Juan, against a conviction for importing three jars of Kow Liang, a Chinese beverage, to Malacca with out a proper permit. Tbe chop some160 words
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Article155 1914-11-03 8 Guilty was the pie* entered by Willis B. Kilgore, former gaoler of the American Consulate-General in Shanghai, to the charge, at Shanghai, of Laying permitted prisoner I'rur A. Grimes to escape in NagaHaki. and the case wan taken uuiier advisement, after Judge Lobingier had beard the plea of Attorm y155 words
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Article438 1914-11-03 8 Mr. J. Stabb, Chief Manager of the HongkoDg and Shanghai Bank, reUnm.lto Hootikong from home on October 27, by the P. and (>. steamer Nankin. At the early age of 2?. Ma Helen, wif» of Mr. I'harles Chance, travelling representative of the British American Tobacco Co., has438 words
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Article140 1914-11-03 8 The most interesting item of busim at the meeting of the Municipal Comunssioß hild yesterday with the President, Mr. J. llallifax, in the chair, had to do with ths question of voluuteers foi Mm front. Th« President remarked (that he understood the Singapore Harbuur Board were going140 words
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Article164 1914-11-03 8 Tho following message, dated from Constantinople, September l.l, is of interest ia view of later developments —The IVrte continues to declare its firm intention of remaining neutral, but military i.'i.v itiont (ire going on with the same activity, nor do the requiitious for the army show any -:u'ns164 words
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Article242 1914-11-03 8 The estimated population of Labuao in 1013 was 6,706, the birth rate b. iv« BUO and the death rate 21.47. The rates in 1912 were 81.H0 and IS.BI, rtf-p -ctnc -ly aeaotdiag to tbe annual report of Dr. C'leverti>u, th« medical officer, mauy cases of disease242 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement174 1914-11-03 8 N. OLD TOM Jftft. LONDON COUTTS CIN e?Co. Sole Importers: /CALOBECK, MACGREGOR ft CO.X Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. N. Johore Agents A. O. HARPER A 00. EASTERN PRESENTS FOR WESTERN FRIENDS. Special Display of HIGH-CLASS JAPANESE 600DS. KIMONOS. SUNBHADES. SHAWiS. ETC ETC also exquisite TONKIN EMBROIDERED SILK174 words
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Advertisement141 1914-11-03 8 ALHAMBRA CINEMaTOSRiPN THEaTRf, BEACH ROiO 2ud Show 5.16 p.m. Ist Show 730 p.m. In 5 Part* In 5 Part 1 1 ZOE OR A WOMAN'S LAST CARD Mile. Regi.ia Badet in the title role An emotional drama of tbe highest class, with superb acting. MAXS MARVELLOUS CURE! LATEST PATHE WAR141 words
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Article795 1914-11-03 9 Position of Western Campaign. TERRIBLE GERMAN LOSS REPORTED. Retreating in Belgium. Turkey Menacing Egypt. Ruths Special and Okoinaiy Wa« Tiliorams. London, November 2, 9.50 a.m. The Germans are entrenching feverishly between Ostend and Knocke. A captured German officer rstimattn tlieir loeset at 150,000. The British warships, be states,795 words
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Article484 1914-11-03 9 Interview With Brigadier-General Rarnardiston. Aide-de-oamp Tanaka, who visited the f rc< s eDgagt d in the siego of Tsir.u'tiu as an Imptrial messenger about four weeks ago, wa» received in the most cordiul manner by brigadier General Uarnardiston and his mi v when he called on them484 words
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Article77 1914-11-03 9 Hi* Vaji'-ty has been plea* d to ffm Ir.i-tion- for the appointment of Sir Charles Henry M<jor (Chief Justicfi of the Suj r. v.< Court A Fiji anil fuduUl Commissioner f.r I id I'aciric) to l<e tic Cbirf .1 -i-,tu.--of British lluiuii. Sir ihail. s ia> Mid Mr. C. H.77 words
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Article456 1914-11-03 9 Business Before the Meeting At Kuala Kangsar. Following are tbe orders for today's meeting of the Federal Council which is being held at Kuala Kangsr 1. Minutes of tbe meeting held on August 11, 1914. 2. Questions: The Hon. E. Macfadyen to ask. (i) What is the456 words
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Article544 1914-11-03 9 Ladies' Demonstration of Practical Work. By the kind permission of the C.E./.M.S an ambulance contt st was held in the School grounds on Government Hill, on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large audience. Ten ladies, working in pairs, compribed the competitors, all of whom attended544 words
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Article1396 1914-11-03 9 CRUSHING INDICTMENT OF GERMANY. Antecedents of the Outbreak. A Government Gazette Extraordinary was issued yesterday afternoon by command of His Excellency the Governor setting forth tbe following statement, which was published fjr general information Grave misgivings were aroused in England, France and Russia by the position1,396 words
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Article244 1914-11-03 9 Effected by the Australian Fleet. The following account of the taking of Narau has appeared in the Sydney Daily Telegraph. The capture of Narau, said to be one of the most beautiful spots in the Pacific, and lying within 30 miles of the Equator, was also244 words
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295 1914-11-03 9 At a committee meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce held on Sept* niber 2H, the Secretary read, aud was instructed to publish in ihe minut's, the followiug letter received from the Govern ment Secretary of UN. Borneo, viz When the North German Lloyd steamers suddenly295 words
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Article149 1914-11-03 9 During 1913, the quarantine staff at Singa pore paid 1,818 visits to ships and 116.271 crew and 390,652 passengers were examined. Of these ships, sfl proved to be infected with 20 cases of cholera, 29 cases of small pox, and one casu of plague. The total passen gtrs admitted to149 words
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Article626 1914-11-03 9 OPPOSING FLEETS IN THE BLACK SEA. The Turkish Army, Tbe Russian Black Sea fleet is not strong as to heavy war voesels actually in commission. Twelve months ago, a battleship of 22,600 tons and 21 knots, designed for twelve 12-inch guns, was launched at the Nikoliev yard,626 words
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Article201 1914-11-03 9 News was brought to Brisbane last month by Mr. C. F. Hart, of the Government Secretary's Department, Papua, who is on hia way to Melbourne to enlist with the Australian Expeditiomuy Force, of the murder in Papua of a prospector named John M'lntosh. Mr. M'lntosh was travelling201 words
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Article192 1914-11-03 9 With the Japanese occupation of the enemy's second defence line, extending from Kiibhun on the west to Fu<han on the ast, tho enemy's water source at Litsun, upon which the garrison doperjd.l for its prii eipal supply, has fallen into Japanese hand" Opinions were divided amongst the192 words
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Article45 1914-11-03 9 Tbe London Gazette announced that tin/ King has granted to Miss KNpeth A»(ji In Campbell, sist<;r of the pr. s< nt Duk.o? Argyll, tli>- title, rank, and precedence of a Duke h daughter. Her father, Ix>rd Arcbibaltl Campbell, died bt fore bis elder brother, the45 words
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Article2742 1914-11-03 10 GLRMVN REJOICING TURNED TO SORROW. Some Interesting Incidents From the Christchurch (N. Weekly Press we mike the following interesting extracts concerning the taking of Samoa by the New Zealand Exp> ditionary Forces In a few minutes after the landiug of tbe covering party the German flag2,742 words
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Article, Illustration88 1914-11-03 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostoud past Lille, through Guise on to Laon and then turning sharply east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tho frontier is in the bandsof the Germans, while the allies appear to88 words
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Article67 1914-11-03 10 The programme to be pat on at ♦.he Harima Hall cinematograph to-night includes tbe third and fourth series, namely, Tbe Temple of Lion and Tbe Royal Slane, of Selig's masterpiece, entitled The Adventures of Kathlyn, in four parts. These will be supported by another film, Amidst tho Flame67 words
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Article121 1914-11-03 10 Tbe following Ostasiatiscber Lloyd state ments, dated New York, October 19, have been published in Shanghai England's cry for help to Portugal in view of the chaotic situation in South Africa and the Indian revolt is strengthening tbe confidence of Germany in the final success of German arms.121 words
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Article21 1914-11-03 10 Father. Don't ask bo many questions, child. Cariosity killed the cat." Little boy.—" What did the cat want to know, dad21 words
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Article1286 1914-11-03 10 ACTING PRINCIPALS REPORT FOR PAST YEAR. Utility of the Institution. Dr. T. D. Kennedy, aoting Principal of the King Edward VII. School of Medicine, Singa pore, signs the report on the institution for the past year. In the course of his remarks, he says: Twenty-one new studeats1,286 words
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Article214 1914-11-03 10 Ayer Pauas.— '27,l62 lbs. A lor Gajab.- 11.430 lbs. Bukit Liutang.- 26,187 lbs. Cbiuipul.— 6,39o lbs. Cberupedak H. 489 lbs. Xi i:.| i- 1 1 .i".-.' 11)4. Krubong. ~6,f00 lbs. Lend u.- 9,889 lbs. l'ar.ui. !fi:ii lbs. Pe^h.- 54.398 lbs. Permate.— s,942 lbs. Pajaru.— 27,ooo lbs. Hadella.—214 words
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Article33 1914-11-03 10 They bad cut off a Chinaman's queue, And were painting his head a bright blueue So tbe Chinaman said, As they daubed at his head, When I sueue. yueoe'U rueue what yueue dueue.33 words
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Article674 1914-11-03 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Oct. 29, 1014. Mown. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valci Sutiks. Sillies 2/- Alla K ar 1/8 1/7* C 1674 words
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Article75 1914-11-03 11 The race book "or the forthcoming autumn nit* tiny at Shanghai shows that there are 45 stable s and 114 ponies entered for this meeting, as compared with 69 stables an! ltt> jxmiiH at the autumn meeting of 1913. Ah inili\iilii«t |«>nit'H aro not c-nterdi for so75 words
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Article37 1914-11-03 11 Sepoy Lines Oolf Club. Only low cardx were returned for the ■hus:— .1. 11a.1.1. n 42+44—10=76 T. A. Melville 42 44 9 77 H K< Hasher 47 45 12 HI) i. H.ld.n 49 49 13 8537 words
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Article251 1914-11-03 11 S.C.C. v. S.R.C. An S i.e. eleven on Saturday proved much too strung for the combination put in the tii I' l by tin' S.K.I who did not acquit themm well as they usually do. They batt< d tirst and knocked up 98, Thomas tak ing tour of their251 words
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278 1914-11-03 11 '11.. i 'i iiiiiutu-f acknowledge with thanks the rectijit of tbe following Already ackuo»kdg<xl f 2,320.23 Staff and Children of St. Francis School (Ist instalment) 100 NN s. Kbden 100 8. C. Sioba 2b J. W. Campbell 80 ■in: 26 Tan Cbong Lek 10278 words
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Article91 1914-11-03 11 Planters in the Padang (West Sumatra! ait a hare been much troubled of late by repeated visits from elephant herds, and tbe assistance of tbe Government has had to be invokid in order that measures may bt tak< n tn deal with these unwelcome I To give an uUn of91 words
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Advertisement41 1914-11-03 11 The ssa bati- niny tboneand sands, And life hath many ills, <wt folks take a heap of things .Including counties* pills) B. people jcunu, or ptople old. Ancient, or imr.iatun b uud tn know that health is found at Prrpcrtnint Core.41 words
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Advertisement91 1914-11-03 11 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you hare a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pieaaant to take, a remedy that con tains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on91 words
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Advertisement427 1914-11-03 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. STAMFORD HOUSE. Private Hotel, Braa Basah Road. CBNTRX.r«IVY SITUATED 4O COMFORTABLE ROOMS 4O with Bathrooms aliauLenl. Spacious Reception Hall. Billiard Table (or Residents. Klectrio Li«lr and CallBells tbrooghout. Striot attendance. Excellent Cuisine. TERMS from $4 upwards DAILY. SPECIAL MONTHLY TERMS on application to Wn. P. LOWE Managing Proprietor.427 words
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Advertisement52 1914-11-03 11 NOTICE. Mr. W. H. Hughes, a Director of the Dunlor Rubber Co., Ltd. Estates, will arrive in Sngapore early this month and will remain in the country for oome tim?, iuak.ru Li» h- art quartern jd M.Ncci 8 11 a RE GOLUMB TYRES NOTICE. For Supplies please apply to Messrs.52 words
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Advertisement60 1914-11-03 11 THE PIANO "MOUTRIE" 13 Built Specially for Singapore and the F.M.S. Call and inspect the splendid models just to hand. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD., Raffles Place. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot:60 words
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Article1294 1914-11-03 12 ESTATE OUTPUTS AND MONTHLY AVERAGES. Exports of Para Rubber. Having published the various estate returns as received, we now tabulate them so as to show the monthly production since January 1, together with the average month ly output, fractions excepted, during 1913. At the foot of the table1,294 words
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Article740 1914-11-03 12 Horrors of German Occupation Of Belgium. Writing from Ostend on September 8, Alfred Stead says:— Here we know what it means to be occupied by Germany. In France they are learning it, but in Great Britain it is certain that not one person in a thousand has740 words
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Article82 1914-11-03 12 At the next matriculation examination to be held in Hongkong on December 14, five prizes of one hundred dollars each, offered by Mr. Chan Kai Ming, Sir Paul (hater, Sir Charles Eliot, Mr. Ho Fook and Mr. Lao Cbu Pak, will be awarded to the successful candidates82 words
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Article2233 1914-11-03 12 Jane '27.— Assassination of Archduk Franz Fordinand and bis oonscrt at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 2S.— Austria declares war on Servia on tbe ground of complicity in the Sarajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is2,233 words
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Article298 1914-11-03 12 Books Ready For Issue To Subscribers. The following new books will be ready for issue on Thursday next Barclay, Florence L., The Wall of ParUtiou S ***** Battersby, H. K. Prevost, The Lure of Romance S ***** Smith, Madge S., Alberta and the Others S ***** Stantoc, Coralie,298 words
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Advertisement168 1914-11-03 13 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/Q^-A CONSUMPTION IdiS chlorosis tt| r^r& ft'l doctors agree that this vital Iron of tho t 'ood ALWAYS CLfrEe., r.nd oi.es everyone health, strength and beauty. ■■'•fr lv 'OOkcd meat. Ch;ih;bcates. etc, STORAGE. We art in a168 words
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Advertisement244 1914-11-03 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly Mid Walsh, Ltd Money Cliaogur, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Harope Money Changer, Hotci van Wijk. Messrs. Koh h Co Bras Basah Road, The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station.244 words
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Advertisement301 1914-11-03 13 rgwri FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch. OXYGER GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. A^E- lEll^^P Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. &&&wJ*m%£2l REMIRB 0F FURNACE CRACKB I BEMIRB 0F LE *KY TUBE PLATES I M U -rffCv N *'Sbßw REPAIRB 0F PITTING AND CORROSION. I REPAIRB OF RIVET301 words
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Advertisement1410 1914-11-03 14 ■Mifiaii mnTmmT largest paid-up capital of avt eastuui compajh PROSPEROUS aandl PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HMDOvfKMi Wl»ahas«a» Hmmm, Wa<apar« UMIDOM OFFIOKi .a. Old rf^ry. *.O. Tk. Ommmmt aas 590.0 M isaaaMai v.ita taa Sa«asaai (kart at B>«W aad aaa^ta w«k ska BdHsk Ub Amnmm O—panie. Act1,410 words
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Advertisement494 1914-11-03 14 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capital Authorised £1,500.000 Capital Subsoribeei 51 ,188,000 Capital Paid-up £662,500 Reaerve Fund £485,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS K. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.MelvillSimonsErq. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yule. J. M. Ryrie Esq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. London Manager Jas.494 words
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Advertisement1078 1914-11-03 14 INSURANCE. I PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capitalizes the brains cf a concern. It protect- the business from being crirplod through the withdrawal of a deceased paitoer's interest. It provides agaißSt crodil impairment. It strengthens tinancal standing and proves an invaluable asret. This lofprancf ismed on Endowment principles, covers two lives, and is1,078 words
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Article917 1914-11-03 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. French Motor Industry In France all business is at a standstill. Mechanics ia motor factories dropped their tools as they were working, and the factories at the time of writing were practically deserted. Quite small shops were closed, not because ttere917 words
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Article114 1914-11-03 15 It is a curious and perhaps significant fact that none of the German com 'canders has become a familiar figure to tbe man in tbe street -as. for instance, Botha and de Wet did in the war of 1889--1902. At present popular feeling is directed wholly against tbe Kaiser, and114 words
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Article15 1914-11-03 15 An optimist is one who not only hopen for tbe beet, but actually expect* it.15 words
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Advertisement166 1914-11-03 15 When reliability is of first importance when economy matters— for service un^er most severe conditions— for higher than usual efficiency in sizes from \fa h.p. to 600 h.p. USE WESTINGHOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving exceptional service. SOLI AGENTS CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS,166 words
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Advertisement42 1914-11-03 15 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rboea liemedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure tbe moat stubborn cases of dyaeatery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispenaariea and l>ealers.42 words
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Advertisement395 1914-11-03 15 DUNLOP ,4 TYREB. MOTOR, /f^/^K s^^ CYCLE MOTOR CYCLE, SOLID NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dunlop Company is in a position to meet any demands which may ta made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE. Obtainable395 words
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Advertisement456 1914-11-03 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof ■and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. 1 WANTS. CHARGE OF CHILDREN WANTED. Lady willing to take charge of children to England for passage. Apply to Box456 words
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Advertisement373 1914-11-03 16 TO BE LET OB SOLO. TO LET. AUCHENCAIRN," No. 1, Tanglin Hill, freahly done up. Rent »110. Apply to SiME Co. 2-11 a BEASIDE REBIDENCE TO LET. Fully farni»h(d. Entry November 1. Apply to A. FRANKEL, Siglap Ettate, or at 876, Victoria Street. 20 a TO BE LET. No. 18,373 words
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Advertisement413 1914-11-03 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18 10 b 12-2 16 TO BE IET OR SOLD TO LET No. 188, Amoy Street. Appiy M. Guston, 8, Prince Street 20 8 v FURNISHED SEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA andJUANITA to let furnished. Apply No 0. Mt. Sophia.413 words
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Advertisement481 1914-11-03 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipcbandlt-rs. Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sulk Aoekts i The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Muitiplsr Braid Hair Beltings. CODS FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock. Prices rt asonable. 17 80-015 TENTS FOR481 words
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Advertisement714 1914-11-03 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. ShiD-Cnandlcrs, Bovsrnmcnt and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters, and Commission Agents, Estate, Rice-Mill and Saw Mill Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Codes A. B. C. £th Edition and A 1 Telephone Nos.— Office: 1388 acd U74.| (Private 1450). Sole Agents For GLOBE BOILER714 words
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Advertisement396 1914-11-03 16 SINGAPORE CLLR FUtTUKI Straits Times List I'be to'lowing fixtures f jr tho current w:.«-i and important forthcoming fixtures am ki ud U supplied by the secretaries of the variouclubs. Convenient forum which to mak tho ri turns will be f>npplit>d on application t the Mcnager, Straits Tiruo« Singapore Golf Club.396 words
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Miscellaneous230 1914-11-03 16 Straits *(bimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane 038 wants of every description art) insert ed at the prepaid rate of 91 per foni lines for one or two iuKerticur Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch230 words
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