The Straits Times, 4 November 1915
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Title Section13 1915-11-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.94H SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement228 1915-11-04 1 H IvhsmaTp! H A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS Q/ft/ •<," In cases of 48 tins, say. one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. tin make* six plates of the MTni "\H best Soup you ever tasted.228 words
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Advertisement221 1915-11-04 1 ROBINSON CO. Coifs Revolvers and Pistols COLT'S POCKET POSITIVE COLTS AUTOMATIC COLTS NEW POLICE DOUBLE REVOLVER. PISTOL ACTION REVOLVER. n i-K (><it(,>)ct Colt's Positive Loc*, JointFull Blued finish, weight Calibres 635 7.60. l e8 8 Solid Frame, Simul16czp., 32 Calibre, 2j-inch aiieouB E eel ii o n f ull oniT'fi221 words
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Advertisement7 1915-11-04 1 (goodricb ttl > 8 U. <^^7^^) DC TYRES7 words
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Article1005 1915-11-04 2 EMPLOYMENT IN STRAITS AND CEYLON. War Office Interested. The Times on September 24 published the following an a leading article A correspondent who speaks with intimate knowledge of the conditions of the tea and rubber planting industries in the Malay States and in Ceylon informs as that nearly1,005 words
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Advertisement372 1915-11-04 2 MACHINE- PRESSED CEMENT TILES Maria aaatr hl|h hjdrautic prasiurs which tnturas ORE AX DURABILITY •ample* of Ooloura and Design a Sit TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 94, Suntfei Road adjoining Rochope Canal 'Phone 569. <? Baking costs less <^ became fewer cljljs and less butter arc needed it you have372 words
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Advertisement12 1915-11-04 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nig! Woods Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement492 1915-11-04 2 HEALTH INSURANCE Some people are natorally thiD. There is also a nttnral p»llor bat most people who are both thin and pale are far from well ami toe; need a tonic. Many people negleot to take a tonin until they set so sick that a toDic ie Dot sufficient just492 words
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Advertisement614 1915-11-04 2 NOTiSES. GUAN KIAT CO. 37. Phillip street. GOODS READY &IN STOCK NOW. 29 10 15. 6,' 00 Kbrr Hubb ok a Coloured Paint. Oil and SandriM, 600 Kegi Habbuok's Wbite Zinc Paint, 600 Kegs Hubbuck'n Wbite Lead 200 Kegs Hubbuok* Red Lead Powder *00 Drama Best Canadian Tarpentine, 6,6CK Ibn.614 words
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Advertisement616 1915-11-04 2 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Trndors will bo tram I up to noon of Wednesday, the 10th Novt uiber, 1015. at tbe Office of the Inspector of Piisons, Sicgapore, from persons de.-irous o( c ntractiog for the supply of ratioßH for prisoners. Forms of tender may bo obtaioei at the Office of616 words
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Article841 1915-11-04 3 Hardships of Persian Gulf Campaign. The following from the letter in The Times of an officer in the Royal Field Artillery gives an idea of what campaigning in the summer in the Persian Gulf means in physical effort and exhaustion: As we are hung up by a stretch841 words
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Article376 1915-11-04 3 Extraordinary Precautions In London. The streets of London, which for months have beeu gloomy and dismal at ni^ljt time, are now darker than ever, says a London wire f October 4. New regulations hare doubly shaded the street lights, and there is but a fitful clean) for traffic,376 words
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Advertisement560 1915-11-04 3 C.S.MOH. Sanaphos IMPORT AND EXPORT COAL TAR MERCHANT PlltS 111 tO 2i U. Orchard Road. Foaoded 1897. Ordinary and Refined Coal Tar, Pitch Coal YOU WIIO. I Tar (heavy thick) boat for Road*, GlaM and Porcelain and Chiof *c Rubber Cnp«, Wood Oil.CrurloOil (Ranfiooß i Methylated Spirit, An Y|AfV7 Patty,560 words
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Advertisement193 1915-11-04 3 TENDER SENSITIVE SKINS Quickly Soothed by Cuticura. Nothing Better. Trial Free. Enporinllv when proofded by a hot bath with t'utioura Soap. Many comfort inn things these fragrant gupercreamy emollients may do for the skin. Sample each free by poet. Address F. Xewbtry Sons, 27, Chart«Thou»e Square, London, E. C. Sold193 words
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Advertisement344 1915-11-04 3 I However Sick Baby may be I do not rive up hope -more often than not the cuuse is wrong feeding if you «i!l only gel the n>.'. il fooil tor baby, you will ».«>n have lim S si M the r.iaj to health. A m .tlici with i ».i>un>;344 words
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Advertisement1114 1915-11-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AMD A\pcar I— inc. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). For China, Japan, Panang, Caylon, Australia, India, Ad«n, Egypt, Maditapmnaan Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. lliii kw m i>1,114 words
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Advertisement812 1915-11-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. fflE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaan, Bisut, Semerak, Kelaataa, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Pataai, -tiairora. Laeoa. Enhncni. Bt«4>«a Langsnea. Takn, Ohampoa, Kohlak aad B^agkot Om Otpartur* a. a. MAHIOOL Nov. 8 Nov. 10, 3 p.m. c.a BORIBAT .•11 13. 3 p.m. PRACHATIPOK IB 17,812 words
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Advertisement481 1915-11-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND BHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD Toe Lcmpamiif steamen- jcrpatehed from Liverpool outwards frr thr Straits China and Japaa every week aid bom Japaa homeward* for London AmPterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; tor Genoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre and481 words
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Advertisement542 1915-11-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A ser*ioe is maintained between Yoko'.ama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail eontraot with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have boon xpeoially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all542 words
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Advertisement477 1915-11-04 5 [THE STB4ITS TIMES PRESS, LTDJ Ar-'Stic Modern I Photo Engrave. s Telc:)';one: Corrmercial I Line 8 Half -ton.- 3/ j Phoiographers j [bb (Mil STREET, SINGAPORE. Hl] STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMANT' LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW. S.s. City of Hankow due on or about Nov. 7 For LONDON HULL s.s. City of477 words
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Advertisement533 1915-11-04 5 THS STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore rue Asiatio Rubber and Produce 00. 161, Oeoil Street. Kelly and Walih Lid,, Rafflea Plaoe. Money Changer, Hotel de I Boropt, Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wija. Money Changer, Kaffles 3ott». X.cli Co., Bras Baaah533 words
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Advertisement333 1915-11-04 5 3j3ffl^*~ HIGH-CLASS CIGAREriES AT MODERATE PRICES. CIGARETTES V*^ Packed in patent vacium tins insuring the perfect condition %ttfi^^M V" ie cigarettes in all climates. JL.IjF N? 555 vi lSl^ a 60 cents per tin ol 50 s f-J Quality counts in all thing 3, (ml more espechlly in B^^H cigarette333 words
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Advertisement86 1915-11-04 5 48 HOURS ONLY TO The Unsurpassed Health Resort HOTEL BEAD SEJOUR, Lembang, Java. 4,000 Fast above Ssa Laval, fnlj I) Minutes from Bandoeng FIRST CLASS HOTEL. Under entirely NEW M.INAGEMUNT. SITUATKD among tbe GRANDEST MOUNTAIN BCENEKY of JAVA. BRACING CLIMATE SPLENDID TENNIS COURT and BWIMUING BVTH. ELBCTHIC LIGHT. TELBt-HOSE through86 words
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Article754 1915-11-04 6 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbls Morning. Hinyaioitj, November 4, 1810 M -hi-. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange ana hare Brokers, issue th 6 following li«rt c' (notations tliio morning The quotations on Sterling Share* am only nominal. No*. Valli. Butiks. Suuu. 3/- Allagai 1/9 3/--4 1 Adklo754 words
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Advertisement279 1915-11-04 6 FULL SATISFACTION IS WHAT YOl GET AT THE IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE CINEMA CASINO OFF BEACH ROAD. BY THE SEA. All Kn.ightenirK for this S' a*oo N v> i ••miinu Source of Knt< rtan uu-n To-Ni<Ht. twiond thow, 8. -8 p m. bhifp. T ram- Atlantic >1. M.P.1 Fc«turei IN SELF279 words
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Advertisement683 1915-11-04 6 LATEST AOVBKTISEMHNTS. WANTEO. Cath'er. Mist be accurate and quick at figores. r-'alary »70 per niiLfcm. Security 16.f 00. Apply to A," r/o Strait, Times. 411 v. DOG WANTEP. Wanted, |D>(; mn-t be wtll bred. Poppy preferred. Oive put cultr*, pn're ard wl etc it can be seen to Compatiioi'," c/u683 words
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Advertisement494 1915-11-04 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. VICTORIA THEATRE. Lesson i M. 8. OO W AN. RETURN VISIT FOR FiVE NIGHTS ONLY ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY nnder tbe direction of Mhipi. Gonaslsi Brothers Imfrkssabio Sio. A. Cari-i. All New Star MMh direct from MilaD, Ita'y. Augmented chorus and an O cMiHtrs of 2i Masicians uod-494 words
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Advertisement286 1915-11-04 6 Children's Concert VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL j Friday, November sth, »t 6.1 S p.m. I-U 5 11 THECHINESECOMMERCIALBANK. UNITED. NOTRE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tho Third Armiil General Meo'iuy it SharehoMers of tlii. Bink will be hold at the Bank Prem Bo». No. 64, Klirjg Str, et, Singapori., on Friday, the286 words
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Article114 1915-11-04 7 FIXTURES Thursday, November 4. High Water, 7..V2 a.m H.O p.m. Italian Opera, Victoria Theatre. Friday, November 5. HiL-h Water. M..»fi a.ni., 8.68 p.m. hillren's Conoert, Victoria Theatre. Italian Opera, Victoria Theatre. K. I. homeward mail uto— •aturday, November h. digh Water, 8.68 a.m.. 9.42 p.m Italian Opera,114 words
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Article283 1915-11-04 7 Too*' Batu l'iili:it Moo* 1 pal Übman liilik, Ta.n.liuii_ ami Mi-<l.tn Singkara 2 pm I'cirt l>irk-on and iliam Sappho 2 pm Malacca ami Mu.ir Kaka 1 pm C'lieribon .in I I: I. H >rdyk 2 pu Malacca Colombo and Bombay 11. mbiiy Mara 'J pm IVnaoi.' Hong283 words
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Article253 1915-11-04 7 I.i trains from Singapore for the oi.rth basts Tink Uoa'l station daily at 7.7 I 7 p. hi arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7 1- |> in. iu'l fi IT> a.m. respectively. The Haaaak ssasasi to IVnang leaves Kual.i a Nam. daily, arriving at I'unaD^ I iv the253 words
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Article78 1915-11-04 7 io-I'i steamer Arabia arrived in Loadoaoa Tuesday morning. November 'i. Tlw P. asd O. outward intermediate steamer Namur may be expected to arriv* ■ere a* daylight 1 1 bmbvsw, and is expected kung Shanghai and .lapan at 8 a.m. on Saturday. November 0. Tbe outward H. I.78 words
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Article110 1915-11-04 7 Our attention has been called to the fact '•hat our arrivals in London are much behind those published elsewhere. Oar rale is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notice*, and no later date than that printed above haa been w110 words
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Article90 1915-11-04 7 Latest Arrival* Nairn- Okte of Arrival 1 Remarks. Manapouri ban Min (iuan Kaka Sri Muar Tabarrax I'cDaoK kinta Elaz Mena Ainu Hin < i 1 i n u: i Hock Hye Hock Kheng Tanjong Surat Ban Lie (iuan Hock Tew] Soon 1 1 ii l_ K.iina Man l'oh90 words
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Article547 1915-11-04 7 Outward. 1 Lt- following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, booking!) may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per547 words
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Article100 1915-11-04 7 The London correspondent of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph writes I hear that in all canes where the heir to a peerage has lost Ins life in the war and the title is threatened with extinction, tbe nearest male relative will be allowed to succeed by100 words
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Article159 1915-11-04 7 EXCHANGE. SIN«APOM, NoVKMBBB 4, 1916. On London Bank 4 m/a m *l*-a Demand 3/4/,' Private 8 m/i 2 4 j« (At Indu Bank T. T. 17* On UoxoKONo...Bank d/d il On Shanghai ...Bank^d/d 97] On Java Bank T. T. 184 On Japan Bank 112 Sovereigns buying rate159 words
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Article168 1915-11-04 7 10 10 Ampasg 6.00 1 1 AyerWeng <X8S C.45 10 10 Belat -2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabcu 0.80 0.90 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 EinUTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mine* 8.75 4.26 10 8.26 Malayan Collieries 3.00 din 2.6Odin £1 41 Malayan Tint 1.13.6 1.16.0 10168 words
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Article611 1915-11-04 7 £■?•> 1 Buyers. Sellers. Value 5 2/- 3/- Allan»i 1/9 'M--41 41 Anglo-Java 7/6 8/6 3/- Anglo Malaj B/- 9/ 2/- 3/- Batang Malaka 1/3 1/4* 41 41 Batu Tigs 2.5.0 2.10.0 3/- 3/- Bekoh 1/8 1, a* 41 41 Bokit Kajanß 1.12.6 1.16.8 41 41 Bokit Lintang 2.16.0611 words
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Article127 1915-11-04 7 vXI Ba y° n BeUeri -41 41 >. Smelting Co. 7.03 7.10 41 41 Fro*. 1.4.0 1.5.0 S/- >/- Rlectne T'waji 2/9 8/--10 10 Fraaet Neave 50.00 55.00 60 50 W. Hammer 4 Co. 65.00 60.00 100 Howartb Brskine 35.G0 100 7% Prof. 05.00 100 100 Kati Bro Def.127 words
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Article43 1915-11-04 7 United Engineers 6% *1,2M 500 par Singapore Bloctrio Tramways 6% £160,000 num Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par S'pore Municipal 4i% ol 1907 •1,800,000 90 06 Spore Municipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dia Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 B%dil43 words
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Advertisement43 1915-11-04 7 Mr. K K. SUiutr. beadmastcr, Kioti KJwarJ VII School, Taipin^, haa reniKOed hi* post aa normal claw iutmctor. M i I Kfir, buadtuastcr of tbe Mata&K Training i'olli-k. Perak, will take Mr. Staincr place. hot Chronic CU* Complaiata, Wooda'Oreat Poppcrmiat Care In. M43 words
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Advertisement115 1915-11-04 7 w. d. &h. o. a /*y WILLS' a/Xl THi* mixture I f AND Vjy CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) "AVANCE CRUDE OIL ENGINES TWO CYCLE TYPE). TYPES Vertical up to 320 B.H.P. Horizontal up to 38 B.H.P. Portable up to 26 B.H.P. Marine up to 138 B.H.P. LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION. QUICK DELIVERY OF115 words
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Advertisement102 1915-11-04 7 North Brldtfa Road, Presents Bxclumvely UNIVERSAL I'ictaron In Addition to ITS NEW IMPORTS from Europe To-Night! To-NUht!! Tha MoatSuooaaaful of all Univaraal Senala THe ßpoken Coin aa EPISODES PARTS tat) and and EpUodei in 4 Parti MfNßiaa h. a Parts moat Thrilling Wild animal Drama i THE DAUGHTER OF THE102 words
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1057 1915-11-04 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 MR. ASQUTH'S SPEECH. Tbe speech of the Prime Minister is at once gratifying and disappointing. It give* abundant assurance that the sturdy spirit represented by the Ministry does not waver, and it shews by reference to the increase the gigantic increase— of the army,1,057 words
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Article27 1915-11-04 8 Half adu/in officers and men have escaped from interned German vessels at Norfolk, Virginia, in a motor boat. It is believed that they have gone to Cuba.27 words
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Article47 1915-11-04 8 The Kangooo Gazette devotes five and a half columns to the late Dr. Marks, one of the founders of native education in liurma as well as one of the pioneers of Christian work in the province. Dr. Marks came out in IM6O 1 almost continuously until 1)409.47 words
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Article22 1915-11-04 8 Progress is being made on tbe survey wbicb is being made with a view to con structing a girdle railway round Colombo.22 words
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Article28 1915-11-04 8 A syce rejoicing in the name of Jnblee waa fined 1100, with tbe alternative of tbrec months, in tbe third court tbis morning, for working a lame poiiy.28 words
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Article26 1915-11-04 8 Tbe output of the Rahman Tin Co., during October was 856 piculs (piculs 403.16 mill, 453.75 tributes); and of the Kahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, 500 piculs.26 words
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Article30 1915-11-04 8 A consignment of Princess Mary's Christ mas gifts has reached Knala Lumpur, and will be distributed to those members of the M.S.V.R. who were on the strength at Christmas last.30 words
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Article31 1915-11-04 8 Tbe Heawood Rubber and Tin Company's tin output in October was from monitors 45 piculs, from tributors 115 piculs. Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Co. produced an output of 226.45 piculs.31 words
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Article34 1915-11-04 8 It is understood that arrangements are now well advanced for the repatriation from India of enemy subjects ineligible for military service, and that the sending of them away will commence at an early date.34 words
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Article34 1915-11-04 8 In their coffee report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Company state A strong enquiry exists for fine Hobusta and sales have been made at $32 per picul. In Liberian there is nothing to report.34 words
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Article41 1915-11-04 8 The Swiss press bears from German sources that the bicycle champion 1 >oertlinger has not been executed as a spy. It is said that he is still alive, and that his c.-i i- '.i < subject of negotiations between Gnuiuuy and Switzerland.41 words
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Article49 1915-11-04 8 Writing under yesterday's date, Messrs. Barlow and Co. report The copra market has continued to advance and prices show a gain on tbe week of fully TS cents per picul. To day's values are about 3995 for fine sundried and $9.45 to *9 M for fair to good qualities.49 words
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Article52 1915-11-04 8 Siew Lim raided a' hen roost in Jurong Road one night and stcured foi himself twenty three fowls. So far all was well but suspicion fell upon him, conviction followed arrest and now he is engaged upon the task of working one month in tbe criminal prison by way of52 words
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Article50 1915-11-04 8 A proclamation by General Sir John Maxwell forbids passtngers in ships passing through the Sue/. Canal to go ashore in tbe canal zoue except for the purpose of landing or changing ship. An exception is made for travellers having passports in order and for the subjects of the Allied nations.50 words
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Article47 1915-11-04 8 Messrs. Sellar, Murray and Co., Penang, advise the following tin outputs for October Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd. Piculs HO, hoars run 553. yards treated 84,000. Chenderiang Tin Dredging. Ltd. Dredging, piculs 500, hours run 567. yards treated ctH.COO. Hydraulic Elevators picnls 100. Total output Chenderiang. piculs 600.47 words
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Article52 1915-11-04 8 The Tientsin Greek community has despatched a telegram in Fnnch to the Patris at Athens for transmission to the Greek Premier, a translation of which u.i>ls The Greek community considers the decision of the Government in regard to Serbia dishonest, staining the future history of Hellenism." The telegram bore some52 words
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Article64 1915-11-04 8 Beginning with October 1 the division of tbe classes in tbe French army will be as follows: active army, classes 1916 to 1918 iclass of 1916 under an vlvanced call mam of the active army, classes 1912 to 1902: territorial army, classes 1901 to 189.' 1 1 >■ ri of64 words
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Article68 1915-11-04 8 Trespass on the steamei Glenoglo with intent to commit an offence, and with Mm fraudulently in possession of a watch and silver chain were the charges brought against a Singapore Harbour Hoard coolie named Tang Lye Mok, who appeared before Mr. Clarke in the second police court this morn ing.68 words
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Article137 1915-11-04 8 In tbe District Court this morning, L. A. Neal, a probationary inspector in the Straits Settlements police force, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to obtain from Seena Mohamed Mustan, a valuable thing without consideration." He was represented by .Mr. .'toland liraddell. The facts of the case were that137 words
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Article202 1915-11-04 8 A home correspondent sends to tbe Serawak Gazette a description of recent Zeppelin raids, in the course ol which he states Next night, September H, at 10.40, I heard tho first explosion. rushed out and there was one of the zeps right in front of us but some miles away202 words
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Article468 1915-11-04 8 Mr. I). Stark, manager of the ltahruiirj Hydraulic Tin Mine, has returned to tbe F.M.S. from his trip to China .|iiitt raaattad to health. Lieut. C. Forward, ajiaal ot Mrs. Mai Mr. Arthur Forward, director of Whi tea way, Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd Calcutta bag been killtd468 words
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Article68 1915-11-04 8 Parcels intended for delivery in the I nited Kingdom before Christmas day should be posted in time for despatch by the P. and o steamer due to leave Singapore on November 11. Parcels intended for delivery in the United Kingdom before New Year's day should be posted68 words
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Article169 1915-11-04 8 The principal feature of the programme for the children's concert in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday next, is that two of the leading MtiatM i'l the Italiau Opera are giving Ui. .i a— .i-t.mo Throoflfa Hit kindness i,f Si^iiur Carpi. Sanmina Nalalina Russ will sing two songs169 words
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Article321 1915-11-04 8 Drilaaaj under tho Reserve force and Civil (iiianl Ordinance i* now in full xwinj;. at t'tarls Mill, Tanjonn I'ayar, and h iolayson Green. ComplaintH have been tuaJc la uthat ojcd who drille I voluntarily at IVarli Mill before and since tlio Ordinance are bring treated321 words
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Advertisement123 1915-11-04 8 EGYPTIAN "TROPHIES" CIGARETTES Manufactured from the very best leat tobacco, pure, ripe and fully matured, can-fully blended to produce a uniformly mild, full flavour with the natural fragrance and aroma of a perfect Tobacco. CH. COUROUCLIS CO. CAIRO (EGYPT). Sole Agenti CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND COXMAS MAILS TO EUROPE Parcels Nov.123 words
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Advertisement224 1915-11-04 8 FOR 3 NIGHTS ONLY. ThyPMlay, Frldaj »«tur<Uy 4th, sth tth ftov., 1111 AT THE ALHAMBRA Tha 'laaaar Clnamatoitriph Tkaatra, Baich Road SECOND 6HOW, at 9.18 P.M. The 8r«lt European War Picture THE LOOTERS OF LIEGE A vivid portrayal of tho methods of warfare adopted by tho Germans Drama Of Brait224 words
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Advertisement11 1915-11-04 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article3850 1915-11-04 9 ROYAL MESSAGE. It is the Final Lap That Wins." RUSSIANS STILL PROGRESS Sharp Fighting in France. London. November 2. H.55 p.m. h correspondent at Headquarters telegraphing on 1 1 1- 1st instint statin —The 'Im cvi of his departure, in a xpi-ci il order ol 1 1 13,850 words
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Article175 1915-11-04 9 THE REPLY TO THE POWERS. Uki ikk- TMMBAa London, November 2..'>.) p.m. Peking In reply to the British, Russian and Japanese representations on the monar chical movement, the Chinese (iovernment says it has always opposed the movement. but, in view of recent events, forcible MB} prcssion of175 words
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Article107 1915-11-04 9 Rum's Irkliuram. London, November 2. 8.2."> p.m. In the House of Commons, in reply to a question regarding the stoppage of publi cation of the Daily Post, Bangalore. Mr Chamberlain said I understand that the reason for the revocation of the K-hi.l, ut permission to publish was that107 words
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Article84 1915-11-04 9 Un in:- Tn.i-.,i(.\3i. London, November 3. New York The State elections of New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have resulted in decisive defe.it of tin paaaajal t ■enfranchise women. A U ■pubiic.auc.uilid.it. has been elected Governor of Massachusetts The Republicans have carried the whole. State ticket as well as84 words
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Article378 1915-11-04 9 A correspondent writes: Oa I'uesday th< Presbytery of Singapore, .Johoie and Muar met and was constituted in the Prinsep Street Church by prayer by the Moderator, the Rev. Tay Sek 'I'm (Minister Emeritus) who preached on I. Peter V, 1.4. as touching the duties of the eldership.378 words
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Article571 1915-11-04 10 TOTAL DONATIONS AND CRAFT TO DATE. An Appeal for Further Help. 1. I oarneetly appeal to all, to subscribe now and make the Malayan air squadron as powerful as possible, to enable it to take an effectivo part in the great air offensive about te take place.571 words
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Article188 1915-11-04 10 I ii .ii I>r i.im tloon Keng forwards foi mblioation the following, being tl.> n.itions to the Malacca Chinese Air rait I- nod BroocM forward from Ist list %6,9' M Of Mm Tiao« 1,000 a, i In nu J5O I In- 200 Member* of Cbineac Literary188 words
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Article480 1915-11-04 10 Production of Ponchielli's La Gioconda. Ponchielli's opera. La Gioconda, is not as wi II known as many of the works that make up the usual operatic repertoire, perhaps for the reason that it is one of which many companies might be tempted to fight shy. A480 words
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Article264 1915-11-04 10 Heartrending Scenes at German Executions. la Liege on Jane 8, a woman denounced M Belgians for giving information to the Allies concerning the movements of Germans. One of the accused, a woman, was persuaded to confess, after being given a promise that tbe culprits would be treated leniently.264 words
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Article241 1915-11-04 10 The report of Harrisons and Croifield, Limited, states that, notwithstanding many difficulties arising out of tbe war, the com pany's business during the past year has been well maintained, the total net profit being £18.032 greater than in tbcpi<viou» year. The depreciation on the investments of241 words
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Article91 1915-11-04 10 The report of the Tebulang Rubber Estate, Limitod, states that the total acreage trans ferred by the vendors was 5,378 acres, but, as arranged at time of purchase, 2,775 acres nave aiaee been surrendered to toe Govern■eat, leaving the company in pome— ion of 2,5«H acres, of which approximately 1,51391 words
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Article477 1915-11-04 10 Exceptional Demand for Fine Pale Crepe. Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 216 th auction was held yesterday, when there were offered for sale pels. 8,709.18 or 494,557 lbs. (tons 220.78). Prices realised Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, November 3. There was a falling off477 words
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Article267 1915-11-04 10 Batang Malaka.— 2o,sBB lbs. Bekoh. 25,526 lbs. Jaiin (Malacca).— l3,os4 lbs. Sumatra Para.- 52,000 lbs. Batu Rata.— 33,ooB lbs. Permas.-24.660 lbs. Sekong— ll,77B lbs. Majedie (Johorei.— 9,64l lbs. Banteng- 28,198 lbs. Bukit Kajang. -63.160 lbs. Cbangkat Salak.-67,000 lbs. Cheviot. —28,055 lbs. Kimaniß.— l4,27B lbs. Labu 55.5G2 lbs.267 words
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553 1915-11-04 10 Municipal Ordinance Open Spaces For Buildings. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I venture to again draw attention to the practical effect of the proposed amendment regarding open spaces. This effect would be to increase the area of open space within a site by from 25 per553 words
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Letter212 1915-11-04 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, With reference to Claviger's letter in your yesterday's issue What he says is certainly true, that much more might have been done during the past few months to show patriotism in the matter of alcoholic drinks." There is no212 words
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Letter128 1915-11-04 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. Boss's statement that "Tbe Master of tbe World is controlled and advertised by tbe Standard Feature Film Co. may be true, but this does not alter tbe fact that the caste, scenery, etc., are German, excepting perhaps the stock128 words
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Letter275 1915-11-04 10 To the Editor of the Strata Times. Sir,— As a rale I am a mild and docile citizen who finds no ploasure in slinking mud or vituperation upon onr city fathers. Like IfrutiiH, no doubt they arc all honourable men, especially when, either by book or crook,275 words
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Article364 1915-11-04 10 Less Than Two Months Supply Sent to Allies. Germany's plaint that the war would have ended months ago had not American manufacturers prolonged it by supplying munitions to her enemies, says the New York Herald, is not borne out by statements of the principal arms and ammunition makers364 words
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Article348 1915-11-04 10 Effect of the War on The Press. About thirty weekly papers of varying lasßßßj of importance have since tho war began suspended publication. A few morning and evening papers have also fallen by the way. The notable "deaths" wore recalled by Mr. H. W. Peet, editor of Sells348 words
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Article110 1915-11-04 10 Tbe Japanese Embassy in Paris has sent to tbe Belgian Minister of the Interior a cheque for 4,000,000fr., representing the result of the subscription in Japan to the bonds for tbe assistance of Belgium. Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 8.30110 words
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Article1095 1915-11-04 10 (From Our Own Cokrksimxokm.i Kuala Lumpur, November .'I. The Alexander Clark shooting cup, which was finally won by Mrs. C. (1. ■oflnaw. is a very handsome hand chased and tluted Menteith bowl made from the original in the possession of the Duke of Montrose dt signed by1,095 words
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Article1224 1915-11-04 11 TURKS HOPING IOR ALLIES' ARRIVAL Daring Trench Journalist. The special corrcapondent of The Standard, writing from Paris on September '27, says An adventurous special correspondent of tin Petit l'»MMti. lias succeeded in slipping into and out of Constantinople, and Riven an interesting account of the (iormanisation of tin I1,224 words
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186 1915-11-04 11 Prince of Wales' s War Relief Fund. The lion, treasurer, Mr. John Urei^', manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and lima. Siuyipore, b» «s to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following further contributions I "i •v i .usly acknowledged 3 (6,910,75 Tin Winner of a Bet 100 K'iucM'iun186 words
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Article171 1915-11-04 11 Tbe British steamer Kafford Hall, fi.500 tons, on her way to Vladivostok from New York with war supplies on board, encountered a storm early on tbe morning of tbe October 5 oil Ouiauiura, Aomori prefecture, and ran ashore. Subsequently, sbe was struck by tbe typhoon, and broken171 words
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Article176 1915-11-04 11 The draft of an enactment to amend the Adrocatis and .Solicitors Enactment, 1914, is published in a F.MS, (loverninent liazette Extraordinary The object of the Bill is to reduce the exclusive privileges granted in respect of certain matters to advocates and solicitor** by the Advocates and Solicitors176 words
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Advertisement186 1915-11-04 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, November 5 Till RSllAV, NoYRMBH 4. SIS p.m. Drill Hall S.U.E.(V.) Chinese Co. S p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Friday, Novkmbbb 5. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.VA. Maxim Co. SIIE|V.) s.v.ii. Chinese Co. 4 p.m. Balestier Kaoge Malay186 words
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Advertisement275 1915-11-04 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WATCH THE FORDS GO BY The STANDARD of ECONOMICAL MOTORING. Certified Petrol Consumption by the Singapore Automobile Club with A Load of 42 i stone. 34.8 Miles per Gallon. SOLE DISTRIBUTERS for the B.S. Malay Peninsula South of Siam WEARNE BROS., LD. 19 when played on HIS MASTER'S275 words
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Advertisement135 1915-11-04 11 "CLAYMORE" WHISKY. Sole Agents HIBBERT. WOODROFFE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Enclash). RAFFLES HOTEL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, at 8 p.m. Special Dinner AND AFTER till Midnight. :m:ttsic by the F^.K/i3i^.3sraTitio ADELPHI HOTEL IVEXJSXC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT! 7-30 till 9-30 p.m. DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT .Ml l aO Ift135 words
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Article1629 1915-11-04 12 PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND FORESHADOWED. Crop Estimates Exceeded. lln third annual general meeting of the Drojiue (Selangor) Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was hel.l on September 23, at the registered otiioe. Mincing lane House, 59, Kastcheap, KO, Mr. Joseph Kelly (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,— l1,629 words
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Article357 1915-11-04 12 Total War Expenditure of Over £47,500,000. Mr. Andrew Fisher, the Prime Minister ami Treasurer of the Commonwealth, an nounced in the coarse of his annual budget statement in the Commonwealth Parliament on August 12 that the total war expenditure if ti« < juimonwealtb for 1915 16 would be:357 words
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172 1915-11-04 12 The report of the Rubber Plantations Investment Trust. Limited, states that the sum of X*915,189 appearing in the balance sheet as investments in shares, debentures and options in represented by approximately 6() per cent, in rubber (including coffee inter planted in rubber), per cent, in tea172 words
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Article659 1915-11-04 12 Probable Development After The War. The end of the war, according to Tbe Syren and Shipping, is apparently to see the oilburnins steamer in greater favour than it has ever been. The majority of the vessels of the type regularly seen in United Kingdom ports are659 words
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Article404 1915-11-04 12 Little Damage by British Troops In France. Mr. .1. A. Pease, who, after his retirement from the late Cabinet, was appointed chairman of a War Claims Commission operating in France, recently returned to London on a few days leave. He states that the work of the Commission is404 words
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Article555 1915-11-04 12 Doctor's Tribute to Fortitude of The Wounded. At a meeting of the Thetford, Norfolk, Board of Guardians, a letter was read from one of the medical officers, Dr. \V. B. Cooper, who is on service at No. 26, British Gccoral Hospital, France. In the course of tbe555 words
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Article489 1915-11-04 12 Persuasive Methods Not Always Successful. Systematic arrangements to drill German boys between tbe ages of 14 and IT were made very soon after the outbreak of war last year, and the corps thus formed are known as the Jugendwehr. At the outset tbe Imperial Government declared its489 words
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Advertisement213 1915-11-04 12 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE* DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE: BRANCH. Increase the Value of Your Property Make Your Home Distinctive. USE GENUINE ITALIAN MARBLE FLOORING TILES IMITATION MARBLE Like Synthetic Rubbsr Is a Costly Experiment.213 words
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Article893 1915-11-04 13 Sydney Trader Murdered By Natives. News of disquiet, strife, and treachery among the natives of the Solomon Islands was brought by the Burns, Philp steamer Mindini, which called in at Pinkenba on October 1. on her return from these islands. Among the southward bound passengers was893 words
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Article255 1915-11-04 13 Enough Men Over Military Age For Civil Work. Many more doctor* are required by the War Office for service with the troops, and a communication baa been seat to the medical profession by the Government requesting one third of nil the doctors in England under the255 words
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Advertisement102 1915-11-04 13 THE COVENTRY CHAIN COMPANY, LIMITED. COVENTRY. ENGLAND. A Speciality in |©|KX9u»P^^P99^£? Cycle Chains and Free- Wheels SOLI AGENTS THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, ill CEILINGS I PANELS Beautiful and adaptab'e to any style of Architecture and to any metbed of interior fioi h are the i "TRANE" I LOWER COSX EQUALLY102 words
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Advertisement191 1915-11-04 13 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF Ja^BL <XZLd JLsadd JLmji MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL" THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT. One Quality of Drugs— THE BEST Most191 words
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Advertisement518 1915-11-04 14 War or Peace Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OXHBR PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HMD OFF.O. Winch..... Hou... S.-,g.poc. LONDON OFF.O. 32. O.d J.wry. .O. The Comoanv ha. «2O 000 drpositod with the Supreme Court of England, and518 words
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Advertisement297 1915-11-04 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, Manager. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. Subscribed Capital fJ.000.000 Total Invested Funds £6,260,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are propared to accept fire and ■aitbquako risks for short periods297 words
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Advertisement444 1915-11-04 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/ 116,000,000 Silver 18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. Hon, Mr. D, Landale, Chairma*. W, L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. Q. T. M. Edbins,444 words
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Advertisement416 1915-11-04 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capitol in 80,000 Shares ot 430 each A 1.300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,416 words
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Advertisement415 1915-11-04 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought of by the avenge msn, who is a far greater a«stt than tbe »tock, animals sni bons<s he ponnessrs an 4 wl;ot prutection from uotowbrd contingecci sis his ti st considerat en. Vet be overlock-i self piokxtion and because of it brtktn homes disrupted415 words
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Article716 1915-11-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Fishing Vessel. A short time ago tbe liangkok Times stated that an enterprising individual bad chartered a motor launch for carrying fisb from Kangplasoi to Bangkok. It is interesting to note that this launch was built by Xai Lert and716 words
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Article350 1915-11-04 15 Dancing Till Dawn Ginger Ale Means Whisky. The Bishop of London has uttered a vigorous denunciation of tbe night clubs of London, which be says, are mostly tbe haunts aD'l hunting grounds of sharks and loose women, and tbeir existence in war time is a national danger. Tbe350 words
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Advertisement278 1915-11-04 15 SAXON CARS The Saxon is a Genuine Motor Car of Two-Seater Capacity. A quality car designed to carry two people in comfort and to carry them farther on less money than any other Motor Cur built to-day. The following is a short specification of the Saxon: Mot op < 4278 words
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Advertisement195 1915-11-04 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being r j "Tt^J" WL^ Tp3"^ Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. mm TlTpnw Is the true standard of economy, based on mileage obtained per VV C(Xx dollar expended. If you are looking for true Tyre Economy195 words
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Advertisement427 1915-11-04 16 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS $f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS i Adamson, Gilfillan &Go. a Ltd.. IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WAHTS^ RUBBER STUMPS WANTED Wanted, ti°od rubber stumps. Quote prire to Sahang, c/o Straits lime". 8 11 VACANT LAND WANTED. Stamford Rt or Orchard Ro»d State427 words
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Advertisement381 1915-11-04 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD OFFIGEB TO LET No. la, Raffle- Quay Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply OUTHRIB Co Ltd, 1411 a TO LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply E. Silas, No. 9, Prince Street. 8 10 v FLOOR '0 UT To let, tad Floor, No Malaooa Struct.381 words
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Advertisement552 1915-11-04 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD RJRNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JOAN IT A to '«t foralsbec*. Apply No 9, aft. Sopbi. 1 TO LEI Compound Honse No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply OUTHRIB A Co., Ltd. 19-6 a BEABIOE REBIOENGE TO LET. t bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on.552 words
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Advertisement552 1915-11-04 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIATACO. 108 109. Market Street Telephone No. 431. Shipobandlers, Government and Munieipa Contractors Bstate Suppliers and Com mission Agents. Solb Aqbnts The Molcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Boltingr, IT B 0 S 16 GOVERNKIENT OF JOHORE. JOHORE TODDY FARMS FOR 1916. Sealed Tenders for the552 words
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Advertisement395 1915-11-04 16 WTICEB. OUANKIAT A Co., 37. Philip Street. thlß-Chiailsrs, ecrnnwitt aai Munlclaal Contractors, General Inserter* and Eipertart, (•tats, Uea 884 Saw Hill luaallert ssd Commission Agents GLOBE BOILER FLUID, Tat Ideal Fluid for Clsaning md Prsasrvlng Iteam Bo Hen Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT," Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460) Codbs dsbd395 words
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Advertisement532 1915-11-04 16 PUBLIC NOTICE. We have transferred from i Stamford Road to our NewPremises (opposite the General Post Office). ALL departments BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, BIGS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN S MILLINERY, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, COSTUMES, CORSETS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, LACES, RIBBONS, HABERDASHERS DRESS GOODS, TOILET REQUISITES, STATIONERY, MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES532 words
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Miscellaneous249 1915-11-04 16 Straits Thirties. ADVBKTISBMENT KATBS.—MisotJaie i cos wants of every description are luneiied at the prepaid rate of 11 poi lout lines for on) or two insertions. N >tioi. of Births, darriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jur linos, tl each irseit oa For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'i.249 words
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