The Straits Times, 15 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-15 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.673 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement84 1914-12-15 1 i niTi" BEER. GENUINE HABANA CIGARS. The Cigars for the connoisseur, most suitable for parties and for presents. We have just opened A NEW SHIPMENT OF Henrq Clou's Bocft co.s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. Imported direct from Habana by KATZ BROS., LTD. THE R°NE.° Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER84 words
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Advertisement39 1914-12-15 1 SLEDGE MILK 13 GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTUREB OF THR BERNESE ALPS. 8 ft M to i M.m*L <ov i SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.39 words
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Advertisement355 1914-12-15 1 ROBINSON Ac CO. Useful Christmas Presents. No. 877 No. 2122. WHITE 6AUZE AND FLORAL BORDER FAN, VERY HANDSOME REAL DUCHEBB LACE FAN. Painted rtbbooi and Bpingled in different abade», car. td bone Mo -ber-of -pearl mount. mouLt, 8, inohes, as illustration Prico $4. 50 tach PiHeai $13.60 and $14. 80355 words
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Advertisement9 1914-12-15 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aobnts: ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LID9 words
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Article1281 1914-12-15 2 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPY AND WA n CRIMINAL Liabilities of Civilians. Coleman Phillipson, barrister-atlaw, writes in the Evening Standard as follows There is no provision in international law to prevent a belligerent from getting information about the enemy, the enemy's country, his preparations, safeguards, measures taken for defence or1,281 words
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Article552 1914-12-15 2 Dramatic Meeting After Bayonet Charge. The battle of was in progress, and our trenches were being raked by the enemy's fire," writes Private John Coombs of the Ist Gloucester Regiment, whose home is at Shepherd's Bush. "We were expecting any moment to be told that the German gnns552 words
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Article195 1914-12-15 2 Timely Discovery of Audacious Plot. Prince Mohamed Alii, who has arrived in London from Egypt, given details of the career of Capt. Otto Mora, who was recently sentenced as a German spy. He states that Morn came to Egy pt in 1900, and secured a lieutenancy in the195 words
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Article21 1914-12-15 2 Mabel "So you and Jack don't speak. What's tbefirooble Marjory: "We had a dreadful quarrel about wbicli loved the other moat."21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement146 1914-12-15 2 Tou need I KEPLER iTrale Hark) !Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract Weak Lungs A Sensitive Throat A Delicate Digestion A Wasted Body, or A Debilitated Constitution It nourishes, revitalises and fortifies the whole system. Obtninuble at all ~**s I!urrou 6 lis Wellcome Co. Chemists and Stores < jCQ London146 words
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Advertisement55 1914-12-15 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Hemedy I The most fastid ions are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious ■nlwtaiiiu* For sale55 words
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Advertisement552 1914-12-15 2 TERRIBLE ITCHING Al BURNING With Eczema on Face and Body fo. Eight Years. Got No Rest At Night. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Free From Ei jption. 46, Dymock St., Fulham. London. H W En«. "After suffering fur nearly eight years with eczema on my fan 1 and Ixxly, running552 words
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Advertisement501 1914-12-15 2 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices. Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10a 82.416 NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOriORE TIN MINING CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given tbatan Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held on501 words
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Article1695 1914-12-15 3 TRACING THE GREVT AUSTRIAN RETRE\T. Behaviour of the Invaders. The special correspondent of The Times with tho Kussian armies in a despatch from Halicz, Galicia, written on October 16, gives an interesting description of conditions in Galicia under its new masters. He notes the exemplary conduct1,695 words
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Article417 1914-12-15 3 Girl's Greeting When French Town Was Retaken. The diary of a young girl, extracts of which are published in Paris, gives a moving account of the Our man occupation of Arisen- titres and of the entry of the British troops. 1 Tlie events of which she417 words
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Article16 1914-12-15 3 Who says that the war isn't a new and irrefutable argument for simplified spelling in Poland16 words
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Article19 1914-12-15 3 There is nothing a married woman enjoys more than helping a spinster get into the same kind of trouble.19 words
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Advertisement355 1914-12-15 3 REMOVE All BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE or rcoiD extract or RED JAMAICA rVOMtunsM by U» HICHEST MFDICAI ACT !CRITIt» the most S.TL TORPID 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-QUARTERS355 words
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Advertisement63 1914-12-15 3 A derm Destroyer. There ia no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Cbamberlaiß'H Pain Balm ia promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germa which cause these diseases. It also oinMM wounds to heal without maturation and in one- third the63 words
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Advertisement228 1914-12-15 3 Seasonable Display OF CURIOS for XMAS PRESENTS HRISTMAS CARDS ALENDARS for 1915. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. G. OTOMUNE CO. FRAMROZ CO.'S Aerated Waters MEAN Acme of Perfection. 87 6c 88, CECIL STREET. BUSINESS AS USUAL 1 There ia no kind of article required in Malaya of European manufacture that cannot be228 words
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Advertisement86 1914-12-15 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGE IN BTREET NAME. NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with a Resolution patted by the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore at a meeting held on the 3Qlh Ootober, 1914, that from Ist January 1015, the name of the road leading fiom Kampong Java Road at86 words
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Advertisement364 1914-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. ■itvui F>smantls(Parth>, North364 words
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Advertisement512 1914-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe ia maintained between Yokohama via parts to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail oontract witb tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steam»r» maintaining tbis servion bave been specially designed and constructed, aud are fitted witb512 words
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Advertisement651 1914-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bitial. Semerak, Baobok, Helantan. Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon. Kobsamui, Bandon, Laugetuen, Taka, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Due Depart up* Deo. IB 3 p.m Deo. SS 86 89 Jan. 2nd, 1915. The Steamers651 words
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Advertisement485 1914-12-15 4 SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE v Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Credlet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-tf U OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO.. LTD. The Companies'485 words
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Advertisement273 1914-12-15 4 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMEB Mail Line. For Saigon, Haiphong, Hongkong, China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, Marseilles and Mediterranean Ports. Branch Line. For Saigon, Haiphong. For freight, passages and all particulars, apply to J. DE COURTOIS, Agent. OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA (OSAKA MERCANTILE BTEAMSHIPCO..LD.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company273 words
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Advertisement697 1914-12-15 5 "JENATZY TYRES. I^oogl^iKlt *£te Co*9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 28, Collyer Qaay. UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Tbe undermentioned dates of departure are oaly approximate. Reynst .7. Mantok and Palembang. Dec 18 Merkus Pontianak. Deo. 10 De Kock Bengkalin, Berombang,697 words
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Advertisement929 1914-12-15 5 THE EASTERN SHIPPING 00 LTD. FOR PORT SWBTTENHAM AND PENANO. s.s. PIN SB NO and ss. OMAIBRE wil; bo despatched fcr above ports every Tuesday and Saturday, respectively, at 3 p.m., from the Roads. The above steamera have exoellent accommodation for first-class paaaengers. For freight, etc, apply to BAST INDIES929 words
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Advertisement272 1914-12-15 5 fjHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution paused by the Municipal Commissioners of the Town cf Singapore, at a meeting held en the 8 1st July, 1914, that272 words
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Article498 1914-12-15 6 City's Ancient Quit Rent to The Crown. Curious and antique ceremonies took place on October 28 in Court B in the Quadrangle in the Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand. Not more than two dozen people were present, and moat of these were officials assembled to witness498 words
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Article516 1914-12-15 6 Amusing Search for Two German Favourites. The same gentleman who gave to the Paris correspondent of tho Daily News an account published some time ayo of the occupation of Rheims has added further details to the Temps, and the story of the two officers sent to parley516 words
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Advertisement293 1914-12-15 6 rfH6 RUUfc I Qf THE RQAP. I BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwioh, England, CRESCENT TOffitfy BRAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S.: H. WOLSKEL CO.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.293 words
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Advertisement119 1914-12-15 6 NOTICE. The Fewer of Attorney datid tlie Sti. Aagaat, 1918, (liven by me t-> Ahna Nor.a Savana Karappan Chitty, baa been cancelled. SAMINATHAN CHITTY, »S, Mitket Str. ft. 7-12-a 18 12 NOTICE. In consequence of my return to Singapore, the Tower oi Attorney given by me to Chin Chee Kow119 words
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Advertisement245 1914-12-15 6 THE STRAITS Times Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Meaara. Kelly and Walah. Ltd Money Changer, Baffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel Money Changer, Hotel de l'Baropt Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Meanra. Koh Co., Brae Basah Road. The Refreshment Bottet. Tank Road Railway Station. Mean's. Rwore245 words
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Advertisement46 1914-12-15 6 The Children's Cold*. Watch the children's colds and cute them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy freely. It is per. fectly safe. It has been tasted by chemists and pronounced free from injurious sub stances and costs but a trifle. For sale by46 words
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Advertisement817 1914-12-15 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND LOOSING WANTED. TO BE LET. Englishman requires furnished room near Nob. 78/74, Mohamed Sultan Koad. Entry town. Particulars to B C.c/o Straits Times January 1, 1915 Snrablo for Godowns. 15 12 16-12 No 9 > Institution Hill. Entry January 1, 1915. Til DIIRRCQ CftTITCQ No- 18l817 words
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Article90 1914-12-15 7 FIXTURES Tuesday, December 15. High Water, Mi a.m., 9.38 p.m. Wednesday, December 16. High Water, 8.41 a.m., 10.27 p.m. Thursday, December 17. High Water, 8.23 a.m., 11.16 p.m. Friday, December 18. High Water, 10.7 a.m. Shipping meeting, Exchange, 11 a.m. Legislative Council, 2:M. Saturday, December 19. High90 words
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Article147 1914-12-15 7 Today. Billiton 10 am Samarang and Sonrabaya 10 am Port Kwettenham and Penang noon Sambas, Pamangkat and I'ontianak 1 pm Port Dicluon and Port Swetten ham 1 pm Sarawak and Goebilt 2 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Batu Pahat 8 pm Tandjong Balei and Medan S147 words
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Article37 1914-12-15 7 i.fFT SIVDiFOU. DUI ID LoMDOK AkKIVK Oct. 33 November 38 Nov. 29 Oct. 29 Not. 5 Nov. 12 December 11 Dec. 11 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 Not. 87 Dec. 3 Dec. 7 Dec. 1137 words
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Article86 1914-12-15 7 Little Bobby bad been supplied with a lovely box of tin Mlflha as a birthday pre wnt. and they so Jflighted him that he played with them %t every conceivable opi» rtuDity Doe Sunday morning, however, on enter iog the nursery, bis motkter wan extremely to86 words
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Article13 1914-12-15 7 A dog's alf ectioa is at least of the kind that ■ever rlisfs13 words
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Article509 1914-12-15 7 Forthcoming Arrivals; And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Slraits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in home instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London509 words
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Article298 1914-12-15 7 Cossacks' Dramatic Parade At Czernowitz. Details of the Russian annexation of Buko vina (Galicia) show that the Cossacks made a dramatic entry into (z-rnowitz. amid music by bands and choristers. General Arintinoff summoned tho townsfolk on the steps of the Municipal Palace, and levied 600,000 roubles in298 words
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Article160 1914-12-15 7 The resignation of Sir Charles Macara from the office of president of the Kedei ation of Master Cotton Spinners was announced with regret st a uiuetiDg in Manchester. On November 5 the general committee of the Federation passed a resolution to the effect that no member of the committee was160 words
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Article20 1914-12-15 7 Many a man has simed st a star— only to have to content himself with a member of the chorus.20 words
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Article169 1914-12-15 7 EXCHANOB SntiMPOM Deckmbib IS, 1914. On London Bank 4 m/ 8 2/4 ft Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/f 2/4 J On IriDU Bank T. T. 1744 On Hono«OK«...Bank d/d 204 On SHA»aHAi....Bank d/d 101} 1 OmJata BankT. T. 141 J On Japan Bank d/d 115 Soremgna— baying169 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article187 1914-12-15 7 10 10 imptu 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruanß 0.75 10 10 Kampai 1 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association ■41 41 KintaTin 1.13.6 41 41 Labat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 41 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 6/. ey.187 words
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Article641 1914-12-15 7 vE.I BuyeWi Mtaßß -2- 3/- AUa*ai 1/8 1/7 41 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/8 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/8 2/- 3/- Batang Malaka /I" £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1-50 1.15.9 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/7* -/9 £1 41 Bnkit Kaj»ng J. 5.0 1.9.6 £1 41 Bnkit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 doiu 2/-641 words
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Article122 1914-12-15 7 41 41 H. Smelting Co. 11/ 12/8 41 41 Prel. 1.0.6 1.3.8 6/- 6/- Electric T'wkjfl 8/- 4/ 10 10 Fntaer Nmtb 61.00 58.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 96.00 100 Howarth Brskioe 46.00 100 7%P*el. 95.00 100 100 Kata Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10 Mavnard Co. 12.60 100122 words
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Article56 1914-12-15 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,*****0 Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 S'poreMunicipals% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4*% of 1007 »1,600,000 pai Buyers Hellers Spore Municipal H% of 1909 •1.0tr.000 pai Spore Municipal 4% '2.000,000 »%di» Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 93, »*»The baying quotations of sterling shares muat be regarded56 words
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Advertisement45 1914-12-15 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 18.— At No. 7, Syed Ali Road, teak household f nrniture, etc., at 4. Chine Kent Lee and Co. December 21.— At saleroom, valuable freehold property situate at the 6th milestone, Serangoon Road, at 2.;t0. J-\jr Ctifuotc Cheat »-\>iuplaintB,45 words
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Advertisement41 1914-12-15 7 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the Urgeeat selling cough medicine in the woild today bettaoae it doea exactly what a couth mtdicneu tuppoaed to do. It stops coughs and ™...i» ..r Viiif aaii 1 tttrtiiillli YfM ag.|fi bi41 words
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Advertisement81 1914-12-15 7 SPHINX. LAMBERT BUTLER l«^ A P UP-TO-DATE Q R MACHINERY h For the Complete Equipment of *M s SAWMILLS. E M SOLE AGENTS POR D Ransome's Woodworking Machinery, E" Sanderson Bros. Newbouid's Saws, ec R A 40 Slow Speed Steam Engines, N Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers, Wood Refuse Buction-Oas81 words
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Advertisement70 1914-12-15 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIOHT! at 9. 20 TO-MIQHTII ITALA 4-REEL MELODRAMA THE TREASURE OF THE LOUZATS Fom Hereditary Discord of two branches of a Family, an Orphan Girl ia about to be Robot d cf a Hidden Inheritance by her Enemy Ciicie, with a Final Ruin of70 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1914-12-15 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, December 14. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 20.888 29.717 29.759 Temp. 78.0 86.0 8.4 Wet Bulb Tber 73.4 78.8 78.4 I>ir. of Wind calm N.W. calm Max. shade Temp. 87.0 Mm 77.-.J Max. in Sun 148.4 Terad. Ther 76.0 lUinfall in94 words
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1254 1914-12-15 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. JAPAN AND GERMANY. The very cordial relations which exist between Great Britain and Japan have been emphasised by an exchange of telegrams between tbe two countries over the naval success at Falkland Islands. There is reason to believe that some part of the Japanese1,254 words
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Article19 1914-12-15 8 Mr. Justice Inneo has reserved judgment in a claim brought by Dr. Rraddon against tbe Planters' (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates.19 words
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Article21 1914-12-15 8 No fewer than 195 applications have been received for the Burma Contingent, and passages have been promised by about fifty persons.21 words
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Article22 1914-12-15 8 Nearly fifteen hundred sets of rooms are now vacant at Cambridge owing to the number of nndergraduates who have joined the colours.22 words
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Article27 1914-12-15 8 Tbe annual entertainment for Indian Christian children, given during the Christmas season by the Indian Christian Association, will not take place this year, owing to tbe war.27 words
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Article34 1914-12-15 8 Under tbe auspices of the Chinese CbriHtian Association, Mr. R. D. Pi ingle will give bis interesting lecture on the war (illustrated by lantern slides) on Friday, at 8 p.m., in Prinsep Street Church.34 words
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Article42 1914-12-15 8 The usual auction was held at the premises of the F.M.S. Rubber Auction Mart, Koala Lumpur, on Saturday, and the following prices were obtained Pale crepe |89 per picul, pale sheet (uusmokod) 177.75 per picul and pale sheet unsiooked 975 per picul.42 words
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Article49 1914-12-15 8 It is stated at Swansea that the prohibition of the export of tin plates to Holland, Denmark, and Sweden will result in the closing down of 85 mills and tho idling of 1,700 men. It is believed that Germany requires immediately (-0,000,000 tins for packing food for hor troops.49 words
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Article48 1914-12-15 8 Tbe Eastern Star Lodge, No. M 2U9, of the International Order of Good Templars, is holding a social meeting tomorrow evening, at 8.30, in the Short Street Girls' School. A good programme of music, recitations, etc., will be rendered, and a hearty welcome id extended to ail interested.48 words
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Article57 1914-12-15 8 Silk sarongs of the small width variety make excellent neck wraps foi solJicrs on active service in Europe. The Malay Mail points out that one or two ratn who have lived in thiH part of tho world are wealing these sarong neck wraps and Rpeak most highly of them. They57 words
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Article53 1914-12-15 8 Yesterday, says the Bangkok Times of December 5, the authorised translation of Uie Gtrinan White Book was generally circulated in Bangkok. The universal com tuent is one of sutprise at the abeenoe of all criticism of England, in view of the hatred exprenbed in the German Press since the outbreak53 words
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Article49 1914-12-15 8 The military authorities havo made raids on more business firum at Melbourne inc'iul ing the local branch of the NorddeutscherLl«.yii Steamship Co. I'udcr the Trading with tbe Emmy Act the High Court has appointed a Receiver for the Continental Caoutchouc and (iutta Percha Co, whose premises were recently raided.49 words
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Article63 1914-12-15 8 At th-i annual general meeting of tbe Mount Wallich Heading Room, held on Saturday last, the following were elected officebearers for ore year with effect from Novem ber 1, 1914 -Prtsidtnt, Mr. Chua Kong Wee hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Cbua Keh Hai hon. auditor, Mr. Lim Kee Peng members63 words
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Article106 1914-12-15 8 The military aeroplane hangars at Bangkok are to have a new habitation at Ban Muang, close to the railway station. The steel framework of six haugars is already complete, and they only await tbe roof, while there are two rows of wooden build ings standing on brick pillars, evidently for106 words
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Article115 1914-12-15 8 Yesterday in the second court there were brought before Mr. Clarke seven Greeks, members of the crew of tbe steamer I'outoporos, who have b. en charged with criminal intimidation towards their captain. Tlio case baa been postponed until next Monday and in tbe meantime the men will make r. presentations115 words
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Article119 1914-12-15 8 In tbe first police court yesterday afternoon a Tamil named Knahn>.»>my made a claim against the Singapore Engineering Co.. Ltd., by whom he has been employed as a taoiby, for 1 23 due M wages. He said he had contracted debts as ttie result of not being paid regularly. Mr.119 words
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Article389 1914-12-15 8 Among the officers of L. Battery, R.II A who lost their lives ut the battle of Mons was a cousin of Mr. W. de L. Brooke, of Tanjong Malim. H. L. Doherty, the famous lawn tennis player, who recently broke bis right arm, has made such a389 words
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Article22 1914-12-15 8 Messrs. Stephens, Paul and Co., have kindly forwarded eighteeu warm blankets for ase by members of tbe Malayan Contingent.22 words
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Article48 1914-12-15 8 It is announced that a meeting of consignees and siiippi;rs of cargo on board enemy vessels in neutral ports will be held in tbe ExcbaDgo Room, on Friday, nt 11 a.m to decide upon tho best course to pursue in order to obtain delivery.48 words
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Article141 1914-12-15 8 A quiet but pretty wedding was colebrated yesterday, at the l'resbyterian Church, by tho Key. John Vance, M.A., in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relations. The contracting parties were Miss Annie Ruth /iuimermauD, younger daughter of the late Mr. Charles /immtrmann and of Mrs.141 words
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Article178 1914-12-15 8 Lodge Elliot, No. 8,557, 8.C., held its in Htalliuiun meeting in Malacca on Saturday evening, the fuuctioa being largely attended and tbe ceremonies capitally carried oat. Among those present, reports the Malay Mail, were tlie Kt. Wor. Bro. Elliot, D.G.M who acted as Installing Master. He had178 words
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Advertisement200 1914-12-15 8 GUILDHALL BANQUET 9th November, 1914. The Right Honourable SIR CHAS. JOHNSTON, XT., LORD MAYOR. CLICQUOT and BOLLINGER (19O6) were the two principal CHAMPAGNES chosen for this occasion. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., SOLE AGENTS. SPECIAL XMAS GIFTS iTxsS: CHILDREN ""SKJT* AT JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. lerreshoff f*\ k200 words
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Advertisement321 1914-12-15 8 LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE ARRIVED BY MAIL OF DEC. 13. IMHDINO Tho Lord Mayor's Show, Th« King Opening Parliament Tbe March of (be Heroes of Antwerp The March o; *be LoDdou Scottish the cream of the on* Gazette now being screened AT THE ALHAMBRA Ihe Pioneer Cinematograph Theatre, Beach Road.321 words
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Advertisement171 1914-12-15 8 Property Said by Auction. Tlio following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching K< an, Laa and Go's. Balcroom yesterday aftern mu —Freebold land and house 5, Jalan lUjah, area 58.800 sij. ft., bought by Mr. T«« Cli.-ng Yang for (4,1(10 freehold land and bouse 857, Kallang 1'uddiDg,171 words
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Article1032 1914-12-15 9 Servi&'s Great Victory Confirmed. PROGRESS OF ALLIES IN FRANCE. Brilliant Submarine Feat. Ril'tbk's Spkcial and Ordinary Was Teliqkams. London, December 14, 8.35 a.m. Petrograd, official We successfully oon eluded tbe offensive on the whole front in the Mlava region, captured the enemy's posi tion at l'rzasn/si-Ciecbanow and pursued1,032 words
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Article95 1914-12-15 9 (Fkom Oca Own Correspondent.) London, December 18. Australia accepts the offer of the Rubber Growers' As ociation of life-saving collars. Th.' 0 "tumon wealth Navy is al-u presenting a motor ambulance to tbe Indian Expedi tionary Furoe. Bekoh made a profit jf 4MM aud cancels the balance95 words
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Article128 1914-12-15 9 A Time*' correspond ut in tbe North of France ri ports that tbe problem in tbe treat meat of t!i« wounded is to solve tbe question of tbe journey from tbe firing line. Ad ahuoct luxurious British built train of steam heated carriage*, with 20 beds,128 words
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Article761 1914-12-15 9 Agreement with Chetty Held to Be Vaud. This morning, in the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Earnshaw gave bis judgment in the case in which Navenna Soona Narainan Pillay took action against The Netherlands Trading Society in respect of an agreement which, be claimed, bad not been761 words
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Article259 1914-12-15 9 The efforts which have been for some time directed towards a worthy production of Handel's great Christmas oratorio, The Messiah, are bearing fruit and we understand that the numerous practices have given highly satisfactory musical results. Some idea of the ambitious scale on which the oratoria will259 words
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Article46 1914-12-15 9 The bad weather has put tbe new army in oertain places in England to a severe ordeal, for at some camps the huts are not completed aod heavy gales are rendering the tent habitations most ttnpleasant. The spirit of tbe mi v notwithstanding is everywhere splendid.46 words
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Article41 1914-12-15 9 A telegram from Copenhagen states that tbe Prince's father, H.R.H. tbe Duke of Cumberland, a British peer, and rightful Hanover, has been crazed by tbe war and iU consequences, and is now virtual ly dfciut-ntt il. The Duke of Cumberland baa41 words
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Article452 1914-12-15 9 One of the Staunchest of Britain's Allies. A Nepaleso correspondent writes thns to The. Statesman (Calcutta) Treaties are mere scraps of paper so says the German Chancellor but may it not be because of Britain's scrupulous regard for treaties that the world has witness ed to-day the unique452 words
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Article632 1914-12-15 9 Russian Generosity to British Volunteers. The Harbin correspondent of the North China Daily News writes that the Russian Government is grauting free railway tickets across Siberia to Britishers going to the front, and he gives a few hints which may be useful to those undertaking the632 words
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Article2116 1914-12-15 9 HOW NEWS OF THE EMDEN WAS RECEIVED. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November 13. There will be very lively satisfaction throughout the British Empire, and especially in that portion beneath the Southern Cross, at tbe news that the German cruiser Emden has been driven ashore and burned2,116 words
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Article1998 1914-12-15 10 TOLERATION AND DENUNCIATION OF FOOTBALL The Professional and the War. liil:RKM'nM>EKT.) London, November 18. Public opinion is variable and not altogether even banded in its treatment of sport during the war. While racing is allowiJ to proceed without comment, a oansorious wave arises every now and again against1,998 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-12-15 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Ouise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tiie frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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Article73 1914-12-15 10 Singapore flolf Club. The December monthly medal of the Singapore Golf Club was won by Mr. W. Bircham, after a tie with Mr. T. A. Flett. During the Christmas holidays, the following competitions will be held open to the members of the Singapore Golf Clnb: (1) Bogey competition, 1873 words
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Article1330 1914-12-15 10 (Fbom A Cobhbspondhnt.) Smirabaya, December 3. The radical modifications in relation to the economic life of these colonies under the influence of the situation in Europe renders it difficult to pn.pjily appraise every fact in the present complicated state of affairs at its true value. A publication1,330 words
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Article188 1914-12-15 10 The Prince of Wales's Fund. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions. Amount already acknowle Jged 1270,058.99 A. J. Sheedy 26 L. A. Thomas 25 Collected by Haiee Alee bin Hajee Mohamed Noor.— Hajee Alee bin Hajee Mohamed188 words
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143 1914-12-15 10 The committee beg to acknowledge receipt of the following with thanks Previously acknowledged 16,429.04 Subordinate Staff D. O. Jasin.— J. Paulo 12 S. Danker 2 H. Vaithilingam 1 E. Fernandez 1 Wee Eng Guan .25 Lim Tio.v Wan 2 Chia Seng Kiat 1 Goh143 words
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Article56 1914-12-15 10 Mrs. H. B. Salmond (c/o the Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour) gratefully acknowledges the following subssriptions Previously acknowledged »lr,,ni.'.r>B Mrs. H. K. C Fisher 100 Selangor Golf Club (Nov. Sub.) 22 C. V. Miles 30 L. H. F. Lomas 16 Mrs. G. S. Carver 20 Mrs. R. Peirce56 words
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Article56 1914-12-15 10 There will be an entire change of programme at the Harima Hall cinematograph to night. The principal picture to be screened is an Itala drama, entitled, The Treasure of the Louzats," in four parts. This will be supported by a Gaumont comic. Simple Simon and Golden Ass, and56 words
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Article49 1914-12-15 10 The Prince ol Wales held a reception at York House, St. James's Palace, oo November 6, to meet newspaper editors, in order to convey to them bis personal appreciation of the good work which the Prew has done for the fund for the relief of sufferer* by the war.49 words
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Article773 1914-12-15 11 Venerable Belgian Priest's Sacrifice. Patrick de Bathe, writing to the Daily Telegraph from Paris, nays Ou> if the striking stories of heroic abnegation that I have hrard is told by a Swiss gentleman living at Cbaux-de-Konds, on the Franco Helvetian frontier, who at the outbit ak of773 words
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Article219 1914-12-15 11 The Financier of November 14 remarks The Malays being Mahometans, their roc-mt expression of loyal sympathy for thecauM of C.i cat Britain and the Allies on the outbreak of hostilities with Turkey is especially gratify inp. Tin- Sultan of Perak has eommunicat >d to llm Majesty,219 words
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Article66 1914-12-15 11 The teacher h*d the letter* c— a— ton the board, and wm trying to imprena their await OB tbe children. Bnt little Tommy Trotton coaW Mt anJ.nte.d ai all Think." said tUo W»cber. What in it that liaa whiaken. And oome. up on tbe doorstep late at night and begs66 words
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Article809 1914-12-15 11 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. IS, 1914. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valui buT«»a. <»L^IU. 3/- Allagar II) I 1 An«lo J»t» 2/9809 words
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Article336 1914-12-15 11 It is stated in Le Sport that Georges Carpentier, the heavy-weight white champion of the world, has lost the major portion of bis savings owing to the destruction of the coal mines in Lens and Courrieres, in which he had invested bis money. When Carpentier was in336 words
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Article295 1914-12-15 11 Carl Lody, the German naval spy, who was lately convicted by court- martial in England, and shot in the Tower of London, before his execution wrote to a friend in Omaha "I am prepared to make a clean breost of the wbcle business, but I must protect295 words
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Advertisement54 1914-12-15 11 The pride of other days had fled. Weak wm hia oheat and bowed his head, His triendi had ROM to their lust home, nd be, alas wm left alooi. He oouried death to end hu ills. No loafer Ufa ooold he endure, Rnt no* he's havpy an eon he faking54 words
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Advertisement464 1914-12-15 11 LATEST ADVEWTISEMtNTS. "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albibt and Bbnooolbn Struts. A ROMANCE OF OLD BRITANY Drama in S Part* (Pathecolor) A Magnificent Presentation of Anoient Rome A. THEODORA M 3 T After Sardcu'a Great Tragedy, with the oclebratfd SAHARY- DJELI In the Title Role One of the Mont Orrcrocs464 words
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Advertisement180 1914-12-15 11 There should be Music in every home on Christmas morning. SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT WITHOUT IT. BUY A "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE AND Your Christmas will be brighter and more enjoyable. LARGE SELECTION CF RECORDS. INCLUDING BPECIAL XMAS NUMBERB. AT MOUTRIE S RAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread180 words
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Article3113 1914-12-15 12 June. 27.— Assassination of Archdak Frans-Ferdi-nand and his consort at Sarajevo in Bosnia. July. '25.— Austrian ultimatum to Sorria expires. 88.— Austria declares war on Servi* on tbe jjround of complicity in the Serajovo assassi nations. Rumia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet il getting3,113 words
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Article222 1914-12-15 12 Serious Charge Against Calcutta Firm. Before the Chief Presidency Magistrate at Calcutta, on Decembt r members of tbe firm of Gunpat Roy and Co. were charged with breach of the ordinances prohibiting trade with Germany. Tbe Advocate General, in opening tbe case, said it was one222 words
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Article31 1914-12-15 12 The director of a matrimonial agency says tbe young girls ask only I Who is be I The young widens: "What is his position Tbe old wHows Where is be 131 words
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Article25 1914-12-15 12 14 All met are fooU," exclaimed the peasiinial "True," agreed the optimist, "bat they are not reminded ao often of it il they remain tingle."25 words
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Advertisement415 1914-12-15 12 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant !p3.«/U CASE ALL DEALERS. (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, REPAIRER at* REGULATOR. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending hovers of415 words
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Article1077 1914-12-15 13 TEXT OF ATTEMPT TO HOODWINK ADMIRALTY. "Assurances" of 1908. One of the most remarkable letters in the history of diplomacy is that written by the Kaiser to the late Lord Tweedmoutb, the Firrt Lord of the Admiralty in 1906, in which he sought to allay the fears of1,077 words
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Advertisement92 1914-12-15 13 MIDLAND Motor Cycle Tyres and Tubes. 26 x 2J4" EXTRA HEAVY BICYCLE TYRES and TUBES. Large Stocks on Hand. Apply for terms to the Sole Agents, F. M. S. and Straits Settlements SIME DARBY CO., LTD., MALACCA, Singapore, Seremban and Johore Bahru. Rubber Machine Rolls. We are now in a92 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-15 13 For Children'! Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Cure is 9d.12 words
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Advertisement182 1914-12-15 13 KELLY WALSH, LTD. Lartfe Selection OF CALENDARS DIARIES CHRISTMAS CARDS CHILDREN'S BOOKS NOW ON VIEW. KELLY WALSH, LTD. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Establish ed 1 883) MANUFACTURERS OF j PURE ROPE 3 STRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND 1,2" to 12" 5" to 10" 8* to 10" Prices, Samples and182 words
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Advertisement1808 1914-12-15 14 "ZmewrTmuummmr lamest pajo up capital if ait eastui umpikl PROtPKROLB a.nd PROORF.BSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MBAD UPPIUB Tnmtiiitir ill ml, T* a r'— LOMDOB) OfflU 88, OM 4wmwm, 8.0. A* Ussaaaaw has AAsVBM aeaasatea wish Bat •aawsaas Oaaat at Baglaaa. sal saaaeasa *bbb aas Battaas issa1,808 words
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Advertisement681 1914-12-15 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always serioos matters. Their intricacies are unintelligible to the average person, who ha* no knowledge of fiotnciil ways and leos time to study them. He takes a "flier," ltses and faces another problem. The easiest solved be knows net aid yet le>g than H* in erpst681 words
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Article853 1914-12-15 15 !ES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Petrol and the War. war will be won by petrol and artil tccntly remarked a highly placed official at home. And Mr. Lloyd has since declared that silver may have something to say in the t the representatives of The Evening853 words
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Article96 1914-12-15 15 Emigration has practically discontinued, and canvassing has been abandoned, states a recent London wire to Australia. Only a few domestic servants aie giving in their names. When the naval engagements were reported Mr. Percy Hunter received more withdrawals than applications. Mr. H. E. Ksstao, secretary of the British Immigration League96 words
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Article18 1914-12-15 15 Here's a fellow patent* a contrivance to keep girls from falling oat of hammocks." More machinery displacing men."18 words
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Advertisement471 1914-12-15 15 1^ 0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago alopted Pyrene a« standard, hiuoe that time have purchased over one tboasand extinfcuisht ri>. They are K nsed iv a number of different ways. Borne were placed on submarines and rojers, nome on small motor craft at the various471 words
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Advertisement71 1914-12-15 15 Whooping Cough. When your child baa whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy as may be rt quired. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It baa been used successfully in many epidemics71 words
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Advertisement332 1914-12-15 15 IDUPIRE BROS. SINGAPORE The Straits Times FOR F.N.B. READERS The New Mail Train Serrioe enables tv to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of The Straits Time* oon tain ing all tbe important telegram* aod news received up to a late hoar in TLia edition oan be332 words
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Advertisement715 1914-12-15 16 JEFFREYS Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland, FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-GLASS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson,Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SITUATION WANTED. <Jy s Japanese in any household capacity. Apply Box No. 640, Straits Times. 1412 1912 BOARD AND L0061N6 WANTEO. Young Englishman desires to join715 words
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Advertisement593 1914-12-15 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD TS4B. <flbu»es Nos. G snd 1/ Adis Boad, off Sophia Stead, entry January 1. Apply No. C, Adis Rd. 7- 12 6 1 10 LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Circle, unfurnished. Apply to Allen and GledbiU, 33a, Rsffles Plaoe. 1-12 v COMPOUNO HOUSE TO LET. No.593 words
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Advertisement389 1914-12-15 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Aobnts: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG GO.. Ship Chandlers, Sail-Makers, Estate Suppliers389 words
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Advertisement593 1914-12-15 16 NOTIGEB. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Philip Street. 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW *****. 1,200 Large Sizo Europe Bass Broom?, 16,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hair Belting, 13,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files. 1.2C0 Galvanized BuokeU, 22,400 Ibe. Oal vanized Spikes, 6,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, 600 Gallons Mobil Oil, A593 words
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Advertisement404 1914-12-15 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels j SOLE AGENTS INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-10-b rj'J-16 BUSINESS AS USUAL. SHIP-STORES AND OTHRR HARDWARE REQUISITIKS. Direot from Manufacturers! Sawmill and Rice-mill Requirements. Horticultural Implements, Harrows Hoes. I ron Steel Materials, A I. Rubber Sheets. Paints, Colours, Oils and Varnishes. O ooking Utensils.Corr. Sheets.Chains, Hooks.404 words
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Miscellaneous226 1914-12-15 16 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellanu oos wants of every description are insert' ed at the prepaid rate of II per four lineu for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, M each inser ion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, t2. Inch226 words
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