The Straits Times, 28 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.683 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1914. PRICB 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement205 1914-12-28 1 iffl" BEER. BRITISH TOYS Special Display of DOLL CARRIAGES. MIHUTURE MOTOR CUDS, TRICYCLES. Etc, Etc. LARGEST SELECTION OF DOLLS in Singapore. KATZ BROS., LTD 4 Try this Great Discovery uplHl (NON-ALCOHOLIC) *\m QARSAPARILLA BEER. This it th« Drink MM What can It do? that It preferred H BJ It mi205 words
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Advertisement230 1914-12-28 1 ROBINSON CO. l*^*t^x lllij ItIcIijUJI ij w UIL»" w N^r^j^ c. cr ij% I bEEZ^i bvIML 1O ins Double-Sided, $1.75 each. r wia J L mother Stewart (iadner. WJ I Ore DDited (roo* p ann Private Tommy Athius WB Soldierß ol the King n nriA Sodb ol the MotherUtd I230 words
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Advertisement8 1914-12-28 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Sou tcutm: ADAMSON fiILFILLAN CO., ITS.8 words
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Article1353 1914-12-28 2 GERMAN VIEW 9F THE BRITISH SOLDIERS. Experiences at Ypres. A correspondent writes to The Times as follows In the earlier days of the war the German press was by no means prone to praise the fighting qualities of the British soldier, but now a days it1,353 words
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Article572 1914-12-28 2 When Will It Come Out to Fight The British. Many people have asked this question during the last three months, says a writer in The Evening Standard. I will give reasons which to my mind account for its inaction. When assured that Great Britain would join Franoe572 words
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Article121 1914-12-28 2 The palace of Compiegne had been stripped of its precious tapestries before the arrival of the Germans, but some curios and ornaments were left about the rooms, and amongst these was the board and act of chessmen that had belonged to Napoleon, and with which he had no121 words
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Advertisement129 1914-12-28 2 1 Hazeline 1 (Trade Hark) ft s^l 1 Snow I q JMPARTS the beauty j {J It gives ideal protection j against all weathers. j Obtain.*, at „l "9^. IsMsisM W.lucom ft Co. j OltmitU «/<« Sfrrt LoMDOK and Bombay Kf Thotf who prefer a preparation of a creamy MSW129 words
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Advertisement55 1914-12-28 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamj berlain's Coagh Hemedy The most fastid- ions are satisfied when we state that it cares colds and coughs from any cause, and that it oontainw absolutely no naroolioi or injurious substances. For sale55 words
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Advertisement443 1914-12-28 2 WORLD'S CYCLE RECORD g* c6v£MTRY k rLY£R RJ. 34.3.. Ml., in 3U t.y. «*•> 'cycles itmo" the" test. t£S& £3- fO to £9 J rr.« Art c«t»loiru.. IVICAU <D*pt 319 LIVERPOOL. Cataloiu.a eaa obtained. application, from 0.alla( t C. lot A. lIS. Robinson alaia.oro. WAR Pr m|>t lnd If Mil443 words
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Advertisement608 1914-12-28 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE From well-grown troes. For particular! and prioes, apply to A. FRANKBL, Siglan Ebtatc, or at Viotoria Street. SI 7 BALLOW JOISTS Housebnilders Why use any other kind of timber for JOISTS and WINDOW FRA M ES when you oan net GOOD BALLOW at608 words
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Article1318 1914-12-28 3 LOOKING FOR TROUBLE IN STEELPLATED CAR. Enthusiastic Volunteer. An armoured motor-car, with five soldiers inside it, came bounding along the high road from the direction of Ypres. Peasants and country carts and soldiers and children drew aside and wave their hands to it. I was turning to1,318 words
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Article562 1914-12-28 3 History Repeating Itself In Poland. The small town of Czenstochowa, in Russian Poland, continues to be the scene of stubborn fighting, and the famous place of pilgrimages, venerated by the Catholics of Eastern Europe as Lourdes is by those of Western Europe, has sprung into unusual prominenoe since562 words
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Article111 1914-12-28 3 Two seta of estimate were recently introduced in tbe Russian Duma. The first of these related to tbe administration of indirect taxation and the Government spirit shops. The receipts of the latter for, 191E are estimated at 609,570,000 roubles 1^60,557,060), as compared with 1,807,251,600 roubles (£180,726,160) in tbe111 words
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Article53 1914-12-28 3 The home tanneries are in a serious position, owing to a difficulty in obtaining tanning extract* from Italy and Franoe. Tbe Finanoial News suggests that South Africa and Australia should fill the gap, and expresses the hope that British tanners will regularly use wattlebark, the bulk of which has hitherto53 words
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Advertisement623 1914-12-28 3 NOTICES; NOTICE. A firm of good standing in Shanghai, China, would be glad to act as Agents for aay firm wishing to export goods of any detcr'p'.ion from tbe Strait* Settlements, and Federated Malay State* into China. Correspondence solicited with responsible merchants and dealers in the Straits Settle ■Mats, aad623 words
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Advertisement227 1914-12-28 3 Poor Health To face the dangers of weakness and disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of227 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-28 3 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison retulting from a wound when Cbamberlaia's Pain Balm ia promptly applied. It is an antiseptic aad destroys tbe germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third tbe time62 words
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Advertisement585 1914-12-28 3 P STEAMER SAILINGS. MTB STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. weekly service is being maintained by steamers mpanies between GAPORE and BANGKOK. s leave Singapore every Saturday and have very iation for passengers, ars may be had on application to THE STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. «2585 words
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Advertisement371 1914-12-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 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 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUBTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBN Framantle Perth371 words
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Advertisement576 1914-12-28 4 STEftMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this service havo been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the576 words
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Advertisement685 1914-12-28 4 STEAMER BAIUMBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bachok, aelantan Tabai, Bangnart, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohwamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Take, Chumpon, g^hUfc and Baagkok, A STEAMER Ova Departure Deo. 29 dan. 2nd, 1915. The Steamers are fitted throughout witb cleouio light, and685 words
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Advertisement639 1914-12-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. I The Companies' steamors are despatched trom Liverpool outwards tut the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,639 words
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Advertisement503 1914-12-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STO3MVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." KORTNIQHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO. COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA AND LONDON. Steamers are due on or about ttu undermentioned dates Outward. Hombwabo. 1915 1016 Koningin d. Nod. Jan. 8 Riouw Jan. a Orotins Jan '22 Vondel Jan. *i 8503 words
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Article121 1914-12-28 5 FIXTURES. Monday, December 28. High Water. 4.41 a.m 8.34 a.m. AJor Oajah Rubber. Oresham Hooae, 2.80. Pajam Rubber, Gresham House, 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 29. High Water, 7.12 a.m., 9.30 p.m. Wednesday, December 30. High Water, 8.17 a.m., 10.17 p.m. K»mmr Tin, Derrick's 2 30 p.m. Straits121 words
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Article110 1914-12-28 5 To-DAT. P. Swettenham and T. Anson Perak 8 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Malacca and P. Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Glenfalloch 3pm P. Samba and Pontianak Van Hogeodorpa 4 pm To-aoßsow. Hatavia, Cberibon, Samarang and Sourab»ya Japara 10 am Port Sweitenbam110 words
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Article39 1914-12-28 5 -.•rt Sinqifobi. Dm w I.ont>on Abbiti: <ot. 12 December 11 Dec. 11 <ot. 19 18 Doc. 18 <ov. 34 19 Dec. 19 s'ov. 37 [>ec. 8 Dec. 7 Doc. 11 [>oc. 17 De.!. 21 Dec. 2839 words
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Article131 1914-12-28 5 Latest Arrivals. Li.t of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on December 28, 1914. Name Date of ArriTal Remarks. >evawon««e lun Yodk kiang Seng liroe 'tnanij >map«re Lhe»UB Lam Sang *dy Weld *****4 Inner Itoadg No. 5* Wharf Inner Roads Outer' Roads 28 12 U Inner Roads poh131 words
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Article93 1914-12-28 5 Arrivals. Per str. Arcadia. December 88.— From Ixmdon Mr. and Mr.. J. B. And. raon, Mrs. W D Wilson. Mm* S trachea, Miaa A. Playne, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hunt. Mr. A. R. Matbew. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. King liarman, Mr.. Martin. Messrs. K. Oeddes, H.93 words
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Article311 1914-12-28 5 The fourth anniversary celebration of tbe Arya Sangaoi was held on Friday. The Sangam's Hall was tastefully decorated, and filled by members and well- wishers. Proceedings began shortly after 8.80 p.m., with prayer by Paudit Conagasapathy Iyer. Dr. S. N. Bardhtn, president, presided. Mr. E. N. Lingam311 words
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Article164 1914-12-28 5 EXCHANGE Swwapoib Dbcbmbii 23, 1814. Os LoHDoa Bank 4 m/s m 1/4 Demand m, 2;-i Private 8 m/i 2/4; On Ikou Bank T. T. 17S Om HoNQ«o»a...BMik d/d m 22% U> BH*»o«Ai....B»nk d/d m 108 Oa jATA.«....'....8»nk T. T. m Uli O*Jaiam...» Bank d/d M 115 SoYereign»-bnying164 words
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Article185 1914-12-28 5 l"T 1 Bay« Value 10 10 Amptiu 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.16 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kunpu 10 10 Kawiboi 10 10 Kinta Association 41 41 KinU Tin l.l'J.8 41 41 Lahat Miner 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries £1 41 Malayan Tina 1.10.0 10185 words
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Article616 1914-12-28 5 1"F" Boyew. Sellen. 8/- 3/- Allagat 1/8 1/7 XI 41 Anglo-JaTa 2/8 8/8 3/. a/. Anglo-Malay 8/S 7/9 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka -/4J -/7 J XI 41 Batu Tina 1.6.0 1.15.0 3/- a/- Bekoli 41 41 Bakit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 41 41 Bakit Ti "*ft"g 2.0.0 3.5.0 nom M.616 words
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Article126 1914-12-28 5 v5£2 Buyeirt 8eUan 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 11/- 13/6 41 41 Pref. 1.0.6 1.2.8 6/- 6/- Bleotric Iwiji 8/- 4/ 10 10 FrtHf Nein 61.00 68.00 SO 60 Hammer Co. 86.00 06.00 100 Howarib Bntine 46.00 100 7% Prof. 95.00 100 100 Kati Bn>, Del 100.00 10 10126 words
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Article43 1914-12-28 5 Buyers Seller United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 S'poreMunicipal6% 11,878,000 «%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 •1,600,000 pat s Buyers Belles* Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 11,001,000 mi S'porc Municipal 4% 2,000,000 o%dis Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 93+43 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-28 5 For Chroaie Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. Od.10 words
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Advertisement292 1914-12-28 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 29.— At Sentosa Stevens Rd., teak household furniture, Turnout, etc., at 4. January 4.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. January o.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. January H.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Chin? Kent; Lee and Co. December 29.— At292 words
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Advertisement89 1914-12-28 5 C*JJts«»^ '/XiiLSttxCZi' State Express Cigarettes are unsurpassed n'flTatvJvPr'^S f r purity and f'WMte They are P "STS& made from carefully selected leaves and Jj! are manufactured under the most perfect B^s^-wjt^t conditions. Their popularity is justly sNI^ Ctgj^ world renowned. CIGARETTES. BSBS.BS. VIRGINIA No. 555 leaf Per tin of 50,89 words
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Advertisement54 1914-12-28 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH Bill DOB ROAD TO-NIGHT! at 9 2O TO-NIGHT 1 1 DETECTIVE MASTERPIECE BY GABTON LEROOX The PERFUME of the LADY in BLACK (IN 4 PARTS), CUNNING. WEIRD, FANTASTIC, EERIE and MYSTIC. GAUMONT GRAPHIC Nos. (Foil of tbe latest War Newt). TOTO'B FIRST ADVENTURE. TtleftMM He. 1116.54 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-12-28 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Deoember 25. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Bared. 3i Fab 39.947 29.858 29.928 Temp. 79.8 81.0 77.4 Wet Bulb Ther 77 J0 77.0 78.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 82.0 Mm. 74.8 Max. in Sun 98.4 Te rad. Ther 70.895 words
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Article143 1914-12-28 6 Mr. and Mrs. T. J. B. Wearne, of 41 Cairnhill Road, desire to express their thanks for the many kindly expressions of sympathy (floral offerings, telegrams, letters, etc.) with them in their sad bereavement. These expressions of sympathy have been fo numer ous that it is not possible to reply143 words
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1121 1914-12-28 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28. PRESSING FORWARD. Few things during the war have been more gratifying than the behaviour of the French troops. Tempermentally they are far better suited to bold dashing movements than to slow plodding work. Just as the Russians have tbe reputation of being the best1,121 words
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Article13 1914-12-28 6 Of the 140,000 Northumberland and Durham miners 40,000 have joined Lord Kitchener's army.13 words
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Article34 1914-12-28 6 T •i j i. Legislation introduced into Ceylon will have the effect of raising the price of whisky by 85 cents a bottle, while hotel drinks will be raised 5 cents and 10 cents.34 words
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Article28 1914-12-28 6 A financial market report recently stated that rubbers and oils were quiet. Royal Dutch Rubber is harder at 35." We don't know them, but the price looks good.28 words
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Article33 1914-12-28 6 Tbe next meeting of the Planters' Associa tion of Malaya will be held on Sunday, January 3, at the Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Dumpur. Details of tbe agenda are not yet to band.33 words
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Article39 1914-12-28 6 The public attitude at home over the East Coast raid was thai expressed by an Indian proverb The patience of the British is as long as a summer day, but their arm is as long as a winter night."39 words
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Article36 1914-12-28 6 Two Sikhs, finding themselves tired of sitting still in the trenches, wandered forth one evening and returned later to tho commanding officer. Sahib," tln-y said, "We found a man with a riflu here is the rifle."36 words
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Article47 1914-12-28 6 A French cavalry column on November 28 surprised three companies of German infantry in a wood to the east of Ypres. The Germans, including 40 officers, surrendered, and it was then discovered that they were starving and that they had been eating the bark of the trees.47 words
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Article45 1914-12-28 6 A Rangoon telegram, dated December 16, says His Honour tbe Lieutenant-Governor bas written to the editor of the Rangoon Times, expressing his warm appreciation of the editor's efforts in raising a contingent in Burma for Lord Kitchener's army, and enclosing a cheque for Rs. 1,000.45 words
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Article53 1914-12-28 6 A recent Shavian quip Our society is so silly that though it will not allow a man to stuff its teeth without ascertained qualifications for tbe task, it allows anyone, no matter how poor, how ignorant, how untrained, how imbecile, to stuff its brains without even taking the trouble to53 words
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Article43 1914-12-28 6 Amongst recently announced subscriptions to tbe National Relief Fund are the following:—British subjects in Sourabaya (Java), £80; Kuala Lumpur Rubber Company, Ltd., £100; Staff, Eastern Telegraph Company, Foreign Stations, X'9l Bs. 3d. British residents at Ningpo, China (per H.B.M. ConsulGeneral) £81 7s. 4d.43 words
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Article59 1914-12-28 6 Herr Ballin (general director of tbe Ham-burg-America Line) is credited with the statement that England is already beaten to-day, for an England that hides her fleet in such a war and henceforth trusts herself no more on the sea has ceased to be Old England." Ballin is a ws'g. By59 words
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Article71 1914-12-28 6 Tbe mail winch arrived yesterday wa* a Christmas one, inasmuch as it came in during the holiday, but from point of view of size it as quite ordinary. As a matter of fact, it was barely that for tbe figures, not infrequently, have been exceeded by tbe usual weekly wails.71 words
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Article54 1914-12-28 6 The Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Mail states Most of the German warships hitherto at Kiel have been trans fcred to tbe North Sea. Great activity continues at Kiel, where several thousands of mechanics are emp'oyed in constructing submarines, waterplanes, and floating batteries. There is less activity, however, upon the54 words
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Article76 1914-12-28 6 A Chinese woman named Goh See is lying in hospital suffering from tbe effects of a savage assault committed upon her in the early hours of this morning by another Chinese woman assisted by her husband. The man held her down whilst his wife slashed at her throat with a76 words
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Article82 1914-12-28 6 A most enjoyable dinner and dance was given at tbe Jobore rest bouse on Christmas evening at which H. H. the Sultan presided. Over forty people, principally planters, at tended and dancing was kept up to tbe early hours of tbe morning. Speeches after dinner were numerous and the Sultan's82 words
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Article112 1914-12-28 6 Christmas at Penang passed off very quietly, says the local Gazette. The weather continued fine, although both on Thursday and Friday the air was close and oppressive in the evening, signifying, no doubt, the approach of the dry season. There seemed to be fewer oatstation visitors than usual. The special112 words
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Article115 1914-12-28 6 The Jesselton Town Guard had a surprise mobilisation the other week. Aocording to the British North Borneo Herald most of them turned up far too soon, and one contingent, owing to nobody being able to recognise the dismiss on the bugle, remained sternly at their posts (in the rUnt house)115 words
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Article397 1914-12-28 6 Messrs. C. I. Carver and N. E. Bath have returned from home by the mail. The King naB been pleased to approve of Monsieur Aage HvaWe as Consul of Den marlt Sincarxire Mrs. A. R. Matthews, of the Nursing Home, St. Thomas's Walk, returned from home yesterday397 words
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Article90 1914-12-28 6 The Pioneer's London correspondent cables Recruiting continues to be satisfactory and at a steady rate of a division and a half of men per week. The Northumberland Fusiliem are now completing twenty battalions. Regiments with fifteen battalions each or over include tbe Warwickshire, the Royal Fusiliers, the Liverpools,90 words
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Article202 1914-12-28 6 On Wednesday next another cinema theatre will be thrown open to the amusement seekers o' Singapore. Tim is the Casino cinema, which has arisen on the site of the old Alhambra in Beach Road, and from a brief glance at what has been achieved by the management,202 words
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Article225 1914-12-28 6 The Pioneer's London correspondent cabled on Decembers 17 The first new army, which baa now been under training since August, in showing remarkable features of good progress. Every battalion is well trained physically and in company work. They are now engagid on battalion and brigade instruction. The225 words
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Advertisement165 1914-12-28 6 LAMBERT BUTLER r V JLBENSON'S V WORLD RENOWNED C <f s \Sk watches J WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS V S LONDON MAKE. m^^^/r Gold Bracelet Watches from £8 Be., T^SPrW" 0F 72 nett The 3ANK OF ENGLAND," in Silver Cases £5, or 1 4 2;86 nett. 18-ct. Gold £15, or f *****165 words
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Advertisement170 1914-12-28 6 ALHAMBRA The Mmmw ClMinatptraph Thaatre, Beach load. TWO SHOWS for ONE PftYMMf. Flrtt Show 7.50 bjb. ««co!!d Straw 1.11 Programme forth* wa*k bejlnnlnt Saturday, 26th DtumlMr, Itl4. A STAR PROGRAMME. Tbe Great Powerful AU»British Production A DAUGHTER OF SATAN 3 PARTS. A current of intensely dramatic situations runs through this170 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-28 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 5 And 8.11 words
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Article2211 1914-12-28 7 THE FIGHT OFF THE FALKLANDS. t How German Ships; Were Trapped. Enemy Sink Fighting. Fiutib's Special and Ordinary War TlLBORAMS. London, December 27, 1.45 a.m. Montevideo despatches received at New York describe the officers of Admiral Sturdee squadron as being mont gleeful at outwitting the German Intelligence Department2,211 words
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Article177 1914-12-28 7 (£rom Our Spbcial Cobrkspondknt.) Bangkok, December 26. Tbe following British Foreign Office message has been received at the British Legation The Nordeustch Allgcmeine Zeitung says the greatest danger to Germany is the stop ping of the import of saltpetre, which not only lessens, but stops the manufacture177 words
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Article375 1914-12-28 7 We are indebted to tbe French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for tbe following telegram Paris, December 25, 0.25 p.m. Official To sum up the situation, on all the front line from Belgium to the lower Vosges, our advance continues, and everywhere we consolidated the ground we have375 words
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Article65 1914-12-28 7 The FalklandB consist of two large islands —East Falkland and West Falkland— with about 100 small islands. Port Stanley, the capital, is on East Falkland and has a population of about a thousand. Cuxhaven lien on the mouth of the Elbe. The British warships appear to have penetrated right into65 words
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Article332 1914-12-28 7 Pilgrims' Plight on Outbreak Of War. In the course of an interview, Capt. Smith, Master of the pilgrim steamer Lawoe, related his experiences at Jeddah after the declaration of war to the Bombay Chronicle. The Lawoe had been at Jeddah some days before war was actually declared. The332 words
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Article113 1914-12-28 7 The following London telegram, dated Deoember 16, appears in tbe Times of Ceylon Mr. Milward's Contingent had an excellent voyage and enjoyed tine weather until the Bay of Biscay. Everything possible was done by tbe captain and officers to make the men comfortable. Tbe Scotch members entertained113 words
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Article125 1914-12-28 7 The friends in Singapore of Chua V an Kirn, mother of Mr. Kng Siew, will regret to hear of her death recently, of oil age, at her son's residence in Bangkok. She bad been in Bangkok for about 18 years, and had been ill for over three months. About £00125 words
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Article96 1914-12-28 7 The Statesman's London correspondent cables A remarkable and significant edito rial in the Berlin T age Matt strongly con demos the recent pronouncements of tinGerman University professors, who have boasted of the ooming conquest of London and tbe annexation of territory from the Allies. It says that they forget tbat96 words
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Article1973 1914-12-28 7 FOOTBALL CROWDS AND CLAIMS OF PATRIOTISM. By Our Special Contributor. London, November 27. The war, which baa played ducks and drakes with so many sports, has done racing in one direction an undoubtedly good turn. It has brought out the fact that the turf is not nearly so1,973 words
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Article27 1914-12-28 8 The P. and O. India with mails from home of the 6tb int. w>4 expected at Calcutta ua the atoning of the 'J7tfa mat. two days late.27 words
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Article330 1914-12-28 8 Malacca Prirtfc of Wales's Relief Fund. The Committee beg to acknowledge receipt of the following with thanks Previously acknowledged »6,96u.76 Collected by Mr. Tan Soo Hook.— Tan Hoon Hin tIOO Tan Tiara Hock 6 Cboe Boon Poo S Chi Sim Cheng 60 Lim Kong Im 10 Lim330 words
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Article53 1914-12-28 8 Mrs H. B. Salmond (c/o Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour) acknowledges with thanks the following contributions Amount previously acknowledged 116,979 Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., and Lady Evelyn Young 500 Telephone Girls 10 J. D 6 Collection Middle Hi. id Church... 18 Staff, Cablesbip Magnet (3rd sub.) 30 V. Grayburn53 words
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Article296 1914-12-28 8 The report of the Malayan Tin Dredging. Limited, states that the period to Jane 80 includes the results of working of No. 1 dredge for 12 months and of No. U dredge for two months. The total quantity of ground dealt with was 772,798 yards, yielding an296 words
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Article23 1914-12-28 8 Mr. A. d« Souza, editor of the Ceylon Morning Leader, has been sentenced to a month's simple imprisonment lor on tempt of co«rt23 words
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Article353 1914-12-28 8 I Tbe Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions ot its correspondents.] Officers' Families' Fund. To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— Singapore and Malaya generally have responded generously to all appeals made in connection with the war, but there is one which I shall be grateful353 words
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Article125 1914-12-28 8 Unless the war has ended, Henley Regatta will be abandoned for the first time since its inauguration in 1889. A team from the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Minstrels played the Malacca Chinese Football Club at soccer on Saturday afternoon on the Malay College ground at Malacca, and the125 words
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Article242 1914-12-28 8 Singapore Golf Club. The following competitions were played over the Christmas holidays, the results being as follows 86 cards were taken out. 11 cards were taken out. Foursome Competition. —18 Holes. O. C. Knox and W. B. Sutherland 48 49 12 85 6 cards were taken out. Xmas Competitions242 words
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Article99 1914-12-28 8 The Palladium was exceptionally well patronised throughout the Christmas holi days. On Boxing day, the matinee attracted a full bouse children from St. Mary's and St. Andrew's, from Pearls Hill, Blakan Mati, Fort Canning and Tanglin attending the performance at which special films were shown. Through the kindness of the99 words
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Advertisement47 1914-12-28 8 The bells may ring the Old Tear oat. Or ling the New Year in Men will make tows to aaidaas tai', And promise to begin A new oaieer in evtry way, And make their lives secure, By taking lor their own Deslib's sake Wood*' Great Pepperniat Com.47 words
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Advertisement43 1914-12-28 8 The B«»t Courh Medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Kemoriy ia tbe largeest selling cough medicine in the world today because it does exactly what a oongh mt4iciae is supposed to do. It stops coughs and ooida apeeiiiv and efiectaallv. For sal* by all DiapuMMMMd Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement403 1914-12-28 8 LATEST ADVBKTISEMBNTS. "Oaiety" PICTURE PALACE. Junction or Albbbt and Bbncoolbh Stbbitb. A Stupendous Prvfrsmms Of Itsrlinj Yutetlds Features by various makers specially produced tot tbe season. 3 Part* A QUEEN'S LOVE 8 Parts r Tte Biggest and the beet War Drama. 3 Reela SHANOHAIBD 3 Reela Tbe Best Naval Deteotive403 words
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Advertisement308 1914-12-28 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner On Thursday, December 31, NEW YEAR'S EYE. By kind permission of Lt.-Col K. V. Martin and Officers, the Band of the Slh Light Infantry will be in atttndance during and after Dinner. SEA VIEW HOTEL New Year's Dinner AND Dance. Saturday, January308 words
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Advertisement245 1914-12-28 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS Wk. fl^k g^ V^B Use H/EMOCLOBIN All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked meat. Chalgbeates. etc. ••YTH/f DTISI7 1245 words
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Advertisement254 1914-12-28 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Messrs. Kirn 4k Co., Battery Boad. Money Changer, Baffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adolphi Hotel Money Changer, Hotel do l'Rurope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Kch k Co., Bras Basah Road. The254 words
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Advertisement513 1914-12-28 9 NOTICES. HOWARTH ERSKINE. LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given, that tbe Transfer Book* of this Company will be closed from 22nd to 80th current, inclifive. By Order, UNITED ENGINEERS, LTD, D. Miller, Acting Secretary, SKCRBTABIBa. 22-12 fO -12 NEW YEAR SEA SPORTS (1915). Tbe usual Sea Sports will be held on513 words
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Advertisement659 1914-12-28 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIPBY LINE^ Of fMt twin-ioi^w Mail Pwsoontfor Steamer, between Rangoon. Colombo, Suos, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. t-HB ARRACAH CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON ss CO.. Kangooa Agents. Colombo Agents FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLY PATERBON. BIMONB CO.. LTD.. Singapore Agents. THE EASTERN659 words
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Advertisement1318 1914-12-28 10 wmmm% ma mmm. "ikst a faM «wul PMMPBROUI avn«l PROOMBIUVB. THE 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ■WftsT Uinim. inn latsi llimi, T j r LttHDOtl ■■■PlQalt M, Ots 4mm*9. aVO. puMit *r aariirnnmri. mowv f lavm. v—-)r m oohwm mhi to ■■toiuaw. ■^•bP Bbbl ■MBarttakaßßßßaW* ■Catn«a a f Ift1,318 words
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Advertisement456 1914-12-28 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1800. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Kasoyoehi Yagiu, Epq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq, DIRECTORS lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Bsq. Shingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPEH, FORMOSA I Taiwan456 words
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Advertisement498 1914-12-28 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. TO DEALERS, HOUSEBUILOERS AND CONTRACTORS/ AUCTION BALE Of A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF BALLOW, RASAK, AND KAPOK PLANKS PURLINS, JOISTS AND SCANTLINGS OF VARIOUS SIZBS To be held at Chop Kirn S*n K Lcong's Timber yard, No. 59-8, Lavender Street, On Tueiday, 29th Deoamber, 1914, and Tuesday,498 words
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Article959 1914-12-28 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Engineering Lessons. Although there has been literally an enor inous number of reliability trials and other tests for cars during the past decade, says The Autocar, never has any trial been held, unless perhaps of a quite minor order of importance,959 words
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Article127 1914-12-28 11 An eyewitness, who has been with the Indians, pays a tribute to the readiness with which they accustom themselves to the novel conditions as regards trench fighting. He states that toe German attacks were easily repulsed, the Indians showing special aptitude at patrolling, The Pathans and Jats are equally gallant,127 words
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Advertisement507 1914-12-28 11 0(j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago adopted Pjreoo as standard, and nee that time live purchased over one thousand extinnuishirs. They are being used in a number of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destrojers, some on roaall motor craft at the varit us507 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-28 11 Tot Children's HMking Cough at Night Woods Groat PlWrmini Cat* Is 6d.12 words
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Advertisement507 1914-12-28 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT /?!P§|yO il&OiSS^ T K N6 GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made in Germany by ttae enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE PXJIfUOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to507 words
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Advertisement700 1914-12-28 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND.' Large supplies due shortly. Orders now being booked. For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. MEDICAL OFFICER WANTED. Vented, a Medical Officti for a passenger steamer. Apply to BOUSTEAD k Co. 2411 v RUBBER BTUMPB700 words
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Advertisement552 1914-12-28 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Suitable for a boarding house. Apply 171, Waterloo Street. 1-18 81-12 TO LET. Kornished sea-side residenoe, Mafeking," No. 14, Tanjong Katong. Apply to A. S. Shooker, 8, Malacca Street. 8-13 2-1 BHOPB TO LET. Three552 words
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Advertisement492 1914-12-28 12 NOTICES. KIAM MAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421, Shipcbandlers, Government and Munioipa! Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aobnts: The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-7 808 16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship Chandlere, Sail-Makerr, Estate Suppliers492 words
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Advertisement433 1914-12-28 12 imwjEs. GUAN KMT ft CO.. 37, PbUlp Street 600DS READY IN STOCK NOW 26 12 14 2,500 Krgs Hubbnck i Coloured Paint, Oil and Sundries, 800 Pieces Oalvd. Plain Sheet?, 5800 lbs. White Cotton Waote, 2,000 lbs. Insertion Cloth, 10,0(0 fett Balata and Hair B^lt-'ng, 12.0C0 assorted Files f 003433 words
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Advertisement344 1914-12-28 12 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS IN DO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 13 10 b ***** BUSINESS AS USUAL. Our Stock Contains too enormous a list for detail. LIMITED QUALITIES BUI UNLIMITED QUANTITIES! ■HIP-STORKS txoM a NEEDLE TO AN ANCHOR —Oob Tbrms— CASH or CREDIT. HIN WATT CO. Phons 418. 102,344 words
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Miscellaneous222 1914-12-28 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per font lines for one or two insertions. Notioes of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, f 1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Scalb Ratbs are222 words
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