The Straits Times, 15 January 1915
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Title Section13 1915-01-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.69S SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JANUARY 15. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement210 1915-01-15 1 < iflTI" BEER. jfF" KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. Stocktaking Clearing Lines. JAPANESE CREPE j TENNIS DAY SHIRTS. $1.00 ach to clear. All sizes 12H tc 18" Bands. Usual Prices $1.50 and $1.75. DAY SHIRTS i. Soft Fronts and Double Cuffs. Al c ffV SMART STRIPES ,151.25 $I.sOjmMm^^ TO CLEAR All sizes210 words
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Advertisement145 1915-01-15 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents for THE ALL-STEEL "RAIEIGH" CYCLE. "The British Masterpiece." Guaranteed Guaranteed f r 'or 9H- Vljt ft w Ever. U>^ V Ever THE "POPULAR" MODEL 28. Complete with Plated Lamp, Bell, Etc. Price $70.00 The RALEIGH CYCLES are produced by the most skilled and expensive labour and145 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-15 1 r~ Eternit Asbestos Slates. 1 Soli Aaron: i AOAMBON. GILFIILAN CO., LTD.12 words
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Article1274 1915-01-15 2 Recent Lists from France And Belgium. Following are recent lists of casualties among officers at the front as published in Rangoon papers:— Delhi, Deoember 30. The following are officers' names in the 36th casualty list from France and Bel gium Killed: Ist Sappers and Miners, Capt. C.1,274 words
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Article269 1915-01-15 2 Noted Theatrical People With The Colours. A lilt of some members of the theatrical world who have joined the forces is supplied by the Pall Mall Oazette Killed in Action. Mr. J. Grant Brandon Thomas, son of the late Mr. Brandon Thomas. Wounded at the Front.—269 words
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Article138 1915-01-15 2 The following regulations have been approved with respect to Oovernment servants who may be permitted to proceed on active service out of India as volunteers (a) In addition to pay and allowance of their army rank, furlough pay will be admissible to such officials for the period138 words
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Article95 1915-01-15 2 Messrs. Harland and Co., steamship brokers, in a letter to the Morning Post, state It is understood that a group of financiers has given much consideration to the question of laying down a plant for the redaction of Australian ores, but it will be impossible to proceed with the matter95 words
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Advertisement187 1915-01-15 2 Estate Requisites. G. OTOMUNE CO., No. 1, Raffles Place, Singapore. If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait, as a limited number only of copies were printed. The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1915. Publishers: FRASER and NEAVE. LIMITED. THE HONGXCM ROPEJMNUFAGTURING CO.187 words
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Advertisement88 1915-01-15 2 Straight at It. There in no use of our beating around the bush." We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Conch Remedy the next time you hare a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can nee88 words
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Advertisement222 1915-01-15 2 They tell me there's HOUTENS i COCOA Breakfast < f( lii^.n.i'?/ tfc^s(V |i»»-^.i(7 S^^?- <Z^jp H^P 1 IKE ONE GREAT REMEDY FOR SCIATICA Why Ruff 1 1 Wh t ndure tli I 'ortures, the lagonitH, the sh.irp, trust n^, stabbing, shooti o" r iiii -1 1 Sciatica 1 Why not222 words
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Advertisement635 1915-01-15 2 NOTICES. HOTICF. The Power of Attorney granted to Mr. Ouatav Reuas is hereby revoked, and be is no lont^r authorised to sign car firm Per Procuration HUTTBNBACH BROTHERS A Co. 181 19-1 NOTICE. Applications will be received at the M aster Attendant's Office, Singapore, up to noon on tbe2Brd January,635 words
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Article1377 1915-01-15 3 AMERICAN VERDICT ON THE WAR. A Spirited Indictment. Ninoty three of the most prominent men of Germany, distinguished in various branches of science, art, education, and literature, have recently circulated broadcast throughout America a letter, entitled An Appeal to the Civilized World, in which they attempt1,377 words
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Article380 1915-01-15 3 New Roles for Cavalry And Infantry. The present war, says a Paris correspondent, has shattered completely tbe theories of book strategists, who for more than a century have basod their opinions npon the Napoleonic wars, according to General Duchexne, the hero of Madagascar, and one of the best380 words
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Article294 1915-01-15 3 5,916,400,000 Deliveries in The Year. The report of tbe Pontmaster-General on the work of the Post Office during tbe year ended March 31, 1914, shows that the following numbers (in hundred* of thousands) of postal packets were dclivert d in tbe United Kingdom Letters, 84,778 postcard-, 9,485 halfpenny294 words
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Advertisement182 1915-01-15 3 With Lea Perrins' sauce, a few jz? FVi drops sprinkled over the meat, iish £>^J Z y J. or cheese, «!tc., are all that is required a*P? y&X to imp;irt the most delicious piquancy rfifc jnpj and flavour. fuMfl Ifigf The QUALITY ami concentration of its £*V''l W« y ingreil182 words
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Advertisement36 1915-01-15 3 Just What You Need. Don't suffer for years from a disordered stomach. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will put you right. They are just what you need. For sale by all Dispensaries I and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement622 1915-01-15 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE of *B«t twm-eor«w Mall Pataaengap Itaaman between Rangoon. Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. fHE ARRAOAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agent* FOB FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLY PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD.. Singapore Agents. P. O. S.622 words
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Advertisement631 1915-01-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. FiTa STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNA.NG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA., INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Onlf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward {for Europe). Krom Singapore igESSTWh 1916631 words
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Advertisement534 1915-01-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyjk! JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the534 words
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Advertisement713 1915-01-15 4 BTEAHEB BAILING 3. THE SUM STEAM NAVIBATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisni, Semerak, Baobok, *«■«»*">. Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Pataui, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chnmpon, Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Qua Departure ■s. VUG ALA .an. 16-3 p.m. s.s ASDANG Jan. 10,1915 S3— 3 pm.713 words
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Advertisement634 1915-01-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. m The Companies' steamnrs are despatouid from Liverpool outwards (or the Straita, China and Jupan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Ocnoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,634 words
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Advertisement480 1915-01-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVMRT-MMTBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." PORTNIQHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANQ, COLOMBO PORT SAID, OBNOA ANP LONDON. Steamors are doe on or about t!,< undermentioond dates OtTTWABO. HoMBWABO. 1915 181S Orotius Jan. 22 Vondel Jan. '28 Radja F. b. 6 Koningin d. Ned. P. Juliana480 words
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Article111 1915-01-15 5 FIXTURES Friday, January 15. High Water, 9.18 a.m., 11.25 p.m Saturday, January 16. High Water. 10. i() am. B. I. outward mail expected. Wearoe limn meeting, noon. W. Q, A. annual meeting. Sunday, January 17. High Water, 0.2 a.m., 10.59 a.m. M. M. outward mail expected. Monday,111 words
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Article239 1915-01-15 5 T0D4I. I'. Swettenham and Ti-lnk Aos a KinU Spin Malacca and Muar L«dy Weld I pm Batu 1'aliat Mrua 3 piu IVnany aoil Calcutta taking mails for Durban Namsang 8 pm Batavia. (beribon and Samarang B H. Liont; 4 pm Bagan Singaradja 4 pm Tomoesow. Batavia. Sourabaya,239 words
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Article60 1915-01-15 5 The M. M. homeward steamer Magellan will leave for Colombo, Djibouti, Suez, Port Said and Marseilles at about 5 p.m on Monday, January 18. .«n M«OiPO»» I >ec. 8 tec. 7 >ec. 11 Jec. 17 >t«. 21 >uc. 24 )ec. 81 Ian. iu H lau. 13 Ddb60 words
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Article86 1915-01-15 5 Latest Arrivals Lint of vcnmm-U in port at 10 a.m. on January 15, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. /weena l."> 1-15 Inner Roads Man Whatt 1 1 in Ifenbigl. Hall Anjou Hock Lim 14 1 15 Hye tilanggi >. >. Mirauti A iut; 1 1. inn86 words
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Article432 1915-01-15 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits arc taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London432 words
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Article150 1915-01-15 5 The Alhambra is changing its programme to night and is presenting some strong feature h in both shows. A four-part detective film of a really gripping character, entitled A Million Mine, figures in tho second show, supplemented by a powerful drama, The Lockuy. and a novel Keystone comedy150 words
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Article44 1915-01-15 5 Suogoi Matang.— lo,67B lbs.; year to date 10,67k lbs. Kuala Pergau.— 7,000 lbs.; yrar to date 52.300 lbs. Langen (Java).- 51,868 lbs.; (oar months IMJU lbs. Dja*ioga.— ll,Boo lbs.; six month* 48,564 lbs. Indragiri (Sumatra).— s,3s9 lbs. two months 10,863 lbs.44 words
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Article163 1915-01-15 5 EXCHANGE Bm«Aroßa, Jam-aky 15, 1915 On LoßDoa B»nn 4 m/t 2/4 f, Demacd 1/4/] Private 8 m/« 3/4] On Imdu Bank T. T. If 6 Oa Hoaaioaa...Bank d/d m 2!) O« B«A»aßAl....Bank d,d 102} Chi fen Bank T. T. 1414 Oa Japah Bank d/d 116 Sorereigns buying163 words
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Advertisement10 1915-01-15 5 For CUroaic Chi*t Complaints, Wood-' Omt FeppenniDt Core la. 6d,10 words
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Advertisement113 1915-01-15 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. January 16. At Me»9ts. Gjtlirie and Co., at Nos. 1, 2 and 4, Canning Lane off Kiver Valley Kd., 7;u bags Cntcb, at 11. Jananary 16.— At Hill View, No. 400, K>-ppel Harbour, Hoo'iiny Estate, teak liouHt'lioM furniture, etc., property of J. W. Wheelwright, at113 words
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Advertisement131 1915-01-15 5 ioo°/o VALUE You do not pay for JBt worthless gifts when buying State Express, there is 6O cents.' worth of real tobacco value in every tin of 50. CIGARETTES. M y^. Packed in Patent Vacuum Tins. K B B B VIRGINIA No. 55 5 leaf Per tin of 50 (3131 words
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Advertisement511 1915-01-15 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. IN THB MATTER OP 'THE ALIEN ENBMIBS (WINDING UP, ORDINANCE 1914." AMD IN THB MATTER OF BEHN, MEYER AND COMPANY, LIMITED, AN BNEMY COMPANY WITHIN THB MEANING OF THB SAID ORDINANCE INCORPO RATBD IN THB STRAITS SETTLE MENTS UNDER THB COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1869. NOTICB is hereby given, that511 words
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Advertisement183 1915-01-15 5 SOROKAI, LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION). LOBT SHARE CERTIFICATE. NOTICB is heieby givtn that tbe Mlo=. ing certificate for shares in tbe abo>o Company is alUg d to have been llot.t t. Certificate No 83, tm 100 sUsrea No*. 1 to 1(0 inolnnivr, registered in the name of Yap Kwan 8c ng183 words
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Miscellaneous138 1915-01-15 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerb&a Hospital, January 14. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 0 p.m. Bared. 32 Fab 29.(59 29.431 29.897 Temp. 81.0 85.5 79.5 I Wet Bulb Ther 78.5 77.5 78.5 Oir. of Wic 1 calm N K calm Max. shade Temp. 87.5 \lin 7*.O Max. in Sun 155.5 Te rad.138 words
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Obituary47 1915-01-15 6 Robinson— At tbo Towers, Singapore, on January 14, Jobn Robinson, aged 83 Tki twkin On January 15, at tbe General Hospital, Singapore, K. Trutwein, aged 43. Funeral leaves tbe General Hospital, at 4.80. Interment at the Hidudari Cemetery at 5.30 (Madras and London papers please copy).47 words
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1118 1915-01-15 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. THE MILITARY POSITION. It is impossible to take any particular message from the seat of war received daring the past fifteen days and say that marks a decisive gain or loss." There have been gains, of course, an 1 there have been losses also.1,118 words
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Article15 1915-01-15 6 A Company of the Penang Volunteers are now holdiug piracies at 0.30 in the morning.15 words
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Article26 1915-01-15 6 Overheard at East Wharf, Tanjong NpVl "Why don't they knock away the N.D.L. from that closed godo*n door?"—"Oh, nall right, it stands for Nothing Doing Lately."26 words
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Article17 1915-01-15 6 The Master Attendant notifies that the Red Sea lights are roported extinguished, and mariners are cautioned accordingly.17 words
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Article27 1915-01-15 6 News has been received in London that a quantity of ivory and rubber awaiting shipment in tbe French Congo has been plundered by German troops from Cameroon.27 words
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Article23 1915-01-15 6 Thirty-six ships coaled at Sabang during tbe fortnight ended December 24. Twentyseven wore Dutch, eight English and one Norwegian. They bunkered 5,621 tons.23 words
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Article28 1915-01-15 6 Calendar* for tbe current year are to hand from the Central Engine Works, Ltd. the United Parmacy, North Bridge Koad and from Solomon and Co., D Almeida Street.28 words
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Article30 1915-01-15 6 According to official statistics, tbe population of Berlin has decreased by 73,369 since the beginning of the war, 68,830 being men, and this despite tbe thousands of East Prussian refugees.30 words
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Article32 1915-01-15 6 The Installation Convocation of Selangor Chapter, H.K.A., will be held at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, January 23, when Ex. Corup. F. H. English will be installed as First Principal.32 words
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Article42 1915-01-15 6 Mr. .1. C. liaumann, who is with the M. S. V. K. contingent on duty, was fined %lo by Mr. Justice Edmonds at Ipoh Assi/ex on Tuesday for failing to obey a summons to attend as an assessor in a murder trial.42 words
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Article44 1915-01-15 6 The annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A. will be held on Saturday, at the Y.W.C.A. Insti tutc, 8, Fort Cannning Koad, tea at 4.80 p.m. and an address by the lit v. W. Murray at 5.80 p.m. Mr. A. Proctor has kindly consented to sing.44 words
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Article46 1915-01-15 6 It has been discovered that tbe reason why tbe Gorman troops tire from the thigh and not from tin- shoulder is duo to the fact that the recoil caused by the high vtlocity ammunition is so terrific as to render tbe ordinary way far too painful.46 words
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Article65 1915-01-15 6 We are advised by the estates office, Caledonia, Province SVellesley, that the directors of the Straits Kubber Company have declared an interim dividend of ten per cent, in respect of the year ending December HI last, and that the directors of the Kubana Kubber Estate, Limited, have declared an interim65 words
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Article69 1915-01-15 6 The case against Bahader Khan, at Singapore assizes, was completed yesterday. There were three charges against accused, all of pretending to be a public servant authorised to collect dog taxes, whereby he cheated several Chinese peasants of bniaJl sums of money. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years'69 words
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Article88 1915-01-15 6 As will be seen from the advertisement on another page, H. E. the Governor has ap pointed Mr. W. 11. Macgregor to be liquidator in tbe wicding up of Messrs. Bebu, Meyer and Co., Ltd., in accordance with the provisions of tbe Alien Knemies Winding up) Ordinance. The limit date88 words
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Article95 1915-01-15 6 Yesterday was the New Year of the Orthodox Church, but the usual service in the Armenian Church of St. Gregory here bad to be dispensed with owing to the illuess of the Vicar, the K-v. N. i\ Paul. Tin- usual Christmas Kve services will be held in that t ii.95 words
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Article86 1915-01-15 6 No fewer than six Blue Funrel steamers call at I'enaog tliis week. They are the Menelaus, due Wednesday, outward bound, discharging 400 tons of general cargo and 2UO tons of anthracite coal consigned to Huttenbach, Liebert and Co., the Lycaon due from home ou Saturday with HUO tons of general86 words
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Article137 1915-01-15 6 This afternoon and evening there will be conjuring performances at the V.M.C.A. in titl ot the association's work among the col Hern at home. In nearly four hundred places where troops are centred, the V..M is rendering service, with or without tquipinent. I v camps where thousands of men are137 words
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Article175 1915-01-15 6 The cane in which Messrs. Tophaui, Jones and Kailton are prosecuting three of tin ir employi «h on the .nn.ls that they attempted to cheat by making mis rcpreientationH as to the tiuiu worked by one of them was conti nued in the District Court yest«Hay afternoon. One of the175 words
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Article402 1915-01-15 6 General U. N. R. Reade, C.lt, arrived in Taiping from Penang on Tuesday ou inspec tion duty. A committee has been formed to pn sent a sword of honour to the King of the Belgians on behalf of the people of Paris. Captain .1. G. Cheney, of402 words
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Article123 1915-01-15 6 New has been received by the local agent of the Me>-Sd<;eries Maritimt- that the steamer LVrdilleie ot that line has sutl,red damage in a collision with another vessel off '.he Japanese coast. The < urdillere, in consequence, has had to be docked at Kobe for re123 words
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Article186 1915-01-15 6 Mr. G. Mar. I 'ii ild Kerry, for some time past manager of the r'edi rat. d Kuginetring Co, Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur, is relinquishing that post, and on Tuesday, says the Malay Mill, lie was the recipient of a handsomo present from tho186 words
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Article310 1915-01-15 6 A correspondent in I'ahang, writing to Tim Times under date November t, hii\h We had a bit of a panic on the mittm »k of the war, as the banks shut d >wn on all overdraughts hence firms were paralysed. Things are moving more310 words
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Advertisement153 1915-01-15 6 BW. D. H. O. WILLS' SWEET CHESTNUT TOBACCO. The Criterion of Quality. Cool and Fragrant, burning evenly throughout. It conveys Pleasure and Satisfaction to the DISCRIMINATING SMOKER. Packed in 2-oz. and 4-oz. airtight tins. OBTAINABLE AT ALL HIGH-CLASS DEALERS. NEW STOCKS OP Stevens' Single and Double Barrel Guns, Iver Johnson153 words
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Advertisement135 1915-01-15 6 SOMETHING STRONG YOU WANT IT! ALHAMBBA The Pionwr Cinsmitograph Theatre, Belch Read. TO-NIGHT. Flrtt Ihow 7.J0 p.m. tacond Show 1 11 p.m OENUIXE lEHMTIM IN aOVEKIURF. forceful in Presentation, FearleM in Representation. A MILLION MINE Oar Latest and Greatest Detective Film IN PARTS. Keyttont Corned) Drama An Extraordinary One WHEN135 words
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Advertisement11 1915-01-15 6 Latest adve-tisements of the day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article708 1915-01-15 7 Progress of French Fighting. RUSSIA AND THE TURKS. Great Victory Gained in Caucasus. RacTiK's Spkcial. and Obmnvry War Tblkokaus. London, January 14, .1.15 a.m. Paris.— A coiutuuniiiue says Our counterattacks north-east ot Soissons have slightly progressed between Cutties and Crouy. but we were unable to debouch from the708 words
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Article558 1915-01-15 7 Lively Adventure of the Lai Sang In East Africa. The memoiies of November 5 of this year will iive f' i some time among tlie officers acil crew of the steamer Lai Sang, which is at present berthed at the Kiiderpore Docks, siiys The Statesman (Calcutta!. The558 words
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Article331 1915-01-15 7 Seven Hours Under Shell Fire On Church Steeple. The brave achievement which has won the title of l> tvidwm of the (iunners for l.ieut. F. H. N. Davidson, of the 1 19 th IS,ttUrv. K.F.A., is recounted by the Key. Owen Watkiua, a Wesleyan chaplain with331 words
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Article1436 1915-01-15 7 PECULIAR FATALITY UNDER WATER. The Coroner's Inquiry This morning, the Coroner, Dr. Murray Robertson, held an inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of a European diver named John Kobinson, who was en gaged in attending to the driving of some piles under water at the main1,436 words
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Article660 1915-01-15 7 Profits Absorbed in Development Work. Tbefol'owing is the report of tbe directors of Lunas Rubber K-tites 'o be submitted at tbe annual meeting on tbo 23rd iosf: Your director.-* mibiuit berewitb a duly audited statement of the accounts of the conipiny for tbe year coded October 81,660 words
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Article112 1915-01-15 7 A ilcipaU.li from Copenhagen to the Daily Telegraph aays The Hamburg America line states that it is untrue that the company is willing to sell its HhipH interned in American pjrts to America, but I learn on the bust authority that Herr Ballin made all possible efforts112 words
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Article392 1915-01-15 7 Interview of Kaisers Heir Evokes Caustic Comment. In oor issue of yesterday we printed what purported to be an interview granted by tbe Crown Prince of Germany to Herr von Wiegand, tbe war correspondent of the United Press of America. We now supplement this by tbe392 words
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Article441 1915-01-15 7 The Straits Chinese Reading Club. The members of the Straits Chinese Reading Club met last Tuesday night in tbe Chinese Christian Association Hall, Prinsep Street, to commence a new session of the club, when 24 names were enrolled. The Rev. W. Murray was in the chair and there441 words
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Article96 1915-01-15 7 The works established by Mr. Edison at Wt.it Orange, New Jersey, were almost totally destroyed on Deoember 9 by fire. The inventor's laboratory and the storage battery factory were saved, but 20 buildups were gutted, throwing 4,000 people out of employment. Mr. Edison bad a moving picture tukeu of the96 words
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Article98 1915-01-15 7 The Department of Agriculture and Commerce at Peking Lai selected 87 CUioete buMiuesH men to reprtitent L'Iiid* an cklt g*ten to the Panama Exposition at Sun Francisco. They arc chiefly from Shanghai and South China, but moot of them, Iriuk bug; men, appeared reluctant to serve in turn capacity. The98 words
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Article579 1915-01-15 7 MANY TOWNS WRECKED. Thousands of People Killed. Rbuter's Telegram. London, January 14, 0.40 a.m. Rome. A sharp earthquake has occurred from Ancona to Naples. In many places half a dozen to a score wore killed and moro injured. It is reported that Ave/.zano has been destroyed andReuter - 579 words
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Article160 1915-01-15 7 According to reports from Berlin, information has been received there fiom Finland that the Russians are preparing to establish a naval base on the Aland Islands. The Golf of Finland is now frozen over in parts, and Kroostadt, Rtival, and Helsingfors will soon be cut off from160 words
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Article115 1915-01-15 7 Taking time by the forelock. An advertisement in a London paper reads:- Motor tours to war area. A fow personally conducted private automobile tours will be carried out to the area and battlefields of the war early next year or immediately after the evacuation of Belgium and Northern France by115 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter571 1915-01-15 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— ln your leader of Monday, January 11, you say of Sir Oliver Lodge He was the original discoverer of wireless telegraphy, and actually gave a demonstration of it years tx lore Marconi was heard of." Will you kindly permit me571 words
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Article679 1915-01-15 8 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning Singapore, Jan. 15, 1016. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list ot quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Son. V&LOl Bunas. Sniiu. 2/- Allagar I' 4 1/0 C 1 An«lo679 words
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Article96 1915-01-15 8 Tbe following wtiu the best ten scores ot the Jauuary spcon shoot of tbe S L K.A. I1 I J 1 ty 20 28=58-,- 9-H6^=67-«6 Mrs. Payne 26 30 56 1162 67 62 Ui- N, wall 1)0 M >6 11-62 6782 Mrs. xoiilur 31 M B 2 HI96 words
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Article179 1915-01-15 8 Tin routinui il prevalence of serious crime in Burma is Hcriously attributed by different aaVn rs to the want of gumc at police, drink, KainbliDK, expansion of population, increased proxperity, and curiously enough, the better organisation of criminals. Sir Henry Adamson, however, thinks differently, and btlieves that itH ori^.u must179 words
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Article94 1915-01-15 8 Tin DMMSSH t'(inibrid«e Local Examina tions were to b< ym on December 14, at '^18 centres in tbe I'nited Kin|{doui and the <.. >k. tm m. There are 14.707 candidates, ot whom 191 are entered for the higher, .1,032 tor tin- stats*, 6,177 for the junior, and 3,304 for tbe94 words
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Advertisement69 1915-01-15 8 Cure That Cough. Wl.i n yon have a tnrableaome oougb, it dor* Dot mean that you bave ronsuiuption o» that you art' roidk to hav* it. but it does tutaD tlikt your Iuok> ire tLrt«t« otd, and it i* jo*t «fll to U> on tbe Mfr aide aod take <69 words
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Advertisement56 1915-01-15 8 What is it staves ff 00 )|ibs and colds, And Ails our hearts with glee What is it rures oar many il s In thi« land of the free It's jnst this, Sir. I thought you knew, i hough I'm only an amatenr, Tbe thinii that always dot s tbe56 words
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Advertisement491 1915-01-15 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE MAXWELL "25" FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR, Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INVITED. Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD. .Ssss;- palladium PICTURE PALACE. Jc»ctiok or ALBBaTAMDBiKooou.n strkts. Singapore Premier Theatre, The Moat Daring. Greatest. Ingenious ORCHARD ROAD. and Unmitigated Criminal ot Extraordinary Exclusive Powers the to night ComtMaclnt 9 p.m.491 words
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Advertisement221 1915-01-15 8 PETER WALKER PETER^ WALKER I LAGER. /fBFV^ The Beer. rfefofoaßfcs. U-^J Agents for Singapore WTZ- GARNER, QUELGH HIBBERT. WOODROFFF. ft Co. Ltd. X L pur X IFMS ANO COMPANY, LIMITED. 9-1 :ii-12 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner Saturday, January 16. IMITTSIC BY THE FJ^TtX3XJ^.I<T TRIO SEA VIEW221 words
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Advertisement447 1915-01-15 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEABNE BROS., LTD. ai™"' "J WEAKNESS. MMRMTHCMM &/s'■ Li CONSUMPTION g^L All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better t*»an uncooked meat. Chalybeates. etc. liiis"! WATCH US GROW. \ms_ Reasons447 words
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Advertisement254 1915-01-15 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Burope Money Changer, Hotel Tan Wijk. Messrs. Koh k Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Btation.254 words
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Advertisement286 1915-01-15 9 3i n. P The "Victoria" Sole Agents for Malay Peninsula THE UNION TRADING COY., wmmn BTEAIER BAIUNQB. M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Lin*. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, MARSEILLES. Homeward. Outward. 1915 1916 Dnmbea Jan. 29 V.dela CicUt. lac 17 Magellan Feb. 13 A Steamer Jan. 31 V.delaCiotatFeb.2B Do. Feb. 14286 words
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Advertisement398 1915-01-15 9 STEAMER SAILINGS HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Suez Canal and vice versa. They are modern vessels carrying only Ist-class passengers, specially built for tbe Eastern Passenger Trade. Passenger accommodation is situated on tho bridge and shade decks398 words
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Advertisement542 1915-01-15 10 SINGAPORE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEBT PAIDUP CAPITAL 0F ANY EASTfcRN COMPANY PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HIUOmOI. Wlnokaata^ Houaa, Slna>p~a. LONDON OPFIOB SB, OM -awry. 8.0. The Oompa-y ha. «80.000 dapMiM wMh th. Safram. Ct«t at B-gland. aad ecplka wtth Ib. BriMah Ltt, A»or*m» Oornpii542 words
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Advertisement267 1915-01-15 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE MBVMWCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Diroot Government Suoarviaion, Government Audit. Polioiee are "WOKLi) WIDE." and Non Forfbitable Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and ail outstanding olaims. New Buainaaa, 1918, 0ver... 59,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS, Manager,267 words
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Advertisement423 1915-01-15 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 183,000,000 Beterre Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattendt n, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. I P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.423 words
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Advertisement456 1915-01-15 10 BANKING. BSTABLIBHED 1800. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750,000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kaznyosbi Yagia, Esq. Vioe President. Kojaro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS lyetoshi Sada, E-q. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Sbingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHBS456 words
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Advertisement854 1915-01-15 10 BALES BY AUCTION. TO CAPIfALISfI; A 6000 OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY. A Singapore estate of about 607 acres, eonvenicctly and pleasantly situated about 10 miles from town, with a Urge frontage en Changi Pcad and a good sea frontage at Ayer Qemuru where excel'ent bathing c n854 words
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Article884 1915-01-15 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cars for the Current Year. Had thore been no war the annual motor carriage shows in London, I'aris and Berlin would have In en hold by this time, and the maker*' new and improved models for the 1915 season would have884 words
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Article188 1915-01-15 11 The trial trip of the Meiling, a powerful twin-screw ice breaker, built by the Kiangnan 1 >ick and Engineering Co. to the order of the Haibo Conservancy Commission for use at Tientsin and Tako lUr, was conducted recently, the speed trials taking place on measured marks188 words
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Advertisement172 1915-01-15 11 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO H. IW. THE KINO. WAYGOOD LIFTS ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC HAND POWER FOR Hotels, Offices, Hospitals AND Public and Private Buildings. SOLE AGENTS: Central Engine Works, Limited, SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. ABRAMS' MOTOR HIRING AND TRANSPORT COMPANY, ORCHARD ROAD. Telephone Numbers 606 719. OPEN DAY NIGHT. MOTOR CARS172 words
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Advertisement12 1915-01-15 11 Tor Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wtods Great Peflpatmiat Core U »X12 words
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Advertisement326 1915-01-15 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TZjrmj^M Wftfcrft^ To H M KlNfi GEORGE v AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them326 words
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Advertisement38 1915-01-15 11 Hl** JDS' Post-Hole Diggers. £G2b*^ mm? (s i Simple j^P* Effective A 9-inch hole, 22 inches deep XiHiOUrCJJ through clay in ONE MINUTE. Stock sizes 6 in., 9 in., 10\i in., 12 inch. SOLE AGENTS McAlister Co.. Ltd.38 words
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Advertisement410 1915-01-15 12 MarseiUesTiles "SWAN BRAND." Large supplies due shortly. Orders now being booked. For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan A Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SECOND-HAND MOTOR CAR WANTED. Wanted to buy, good second hand car, 4 •eater. Apply T., c/o Straits Times. 11l 161410 words
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Advertisement333 1915-01-15 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. to letno. 188, Aooy Street Apply M. Oustoo, S, Prince Street. 89-8 a FURNIBHED SEASIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JO ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9. Mt. Sophia 16 o OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1-a, Raffles Qiay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GUTHRIE333 words
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Advertisement527 1915-01-15 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. mm to let. Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSE. Apply at No 1, Robinson Road. 41 a TO BE LETImmediate entry, No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens, Paul k Co. 41 n TO LET. No. 8, CairnhiU Circle. Apply to Allen and Gledhill, 23-a,527 words
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Advertisement320 1915-01-15 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contraotorn. Estate Supplicn; and Commission Agents. Sols Aosimi The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. B_-t Muitiplar B:iu.d Hair P>eltings. 17 80-8-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained FROM BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail-Makers, Estate Suppliers320 words
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Advertisement488 1915-01-15 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW 14/1/15. 4,000 Kegs Uubbuok's Coloured Paint Oi 1 and Sundries. 11,200 lbs. White Cotton Waste, 8 COO lbs. Insertion Cloth, 16,000 foet Balata, Leather and Hair Belting, 16,000 Assorted File?, 10,000 Oallons Disinfecting Fluid, 2,000 Lengths Oauge Glasses,488 words
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Advertisement470 1915-01-15 12 TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to mako oertr in alterations to advertisements, such as changes in sailing dr.toH of stoamors, often reach uh too lato to be complied with, wo wish to refer advertisora and readers generally to tbo Notice to Advertisers which nppoars elsewhere od this page, particularly to the470 words
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Miscellaneous221 1915-01-15 12 Straits ADVERTISEMENT KATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per tout lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, II each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 92. Inch Scalb Rates *re as221 words
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