The Straits Times, 14 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.980 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1015. PRICE 10 CENTK.13 words
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Advertisement182 1915-12-14 1 M M SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL i oines from Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied upon to be always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sledge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It i> most important182 words
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Advertisement185 1915-12-14 1 ROBINSON «Sc CO. u^ SILVERWARE K•. Sterling >'^» Bfcfc- <L^t MpmUH|m|^PP: Silver Swr-et Di«H. t-i VjS BBM»^B«a«aeb« Hfiff&lffflßff lr $s»so lf»8!/6 I. S. (N coM'.oioiiK tS^S^^^ 9898 N Tray Watch a Silver Salt Cellar.. lr£3^KMHfiSf in Me Sil?ei an.l ."dsZnr't",'^ Vt^aSß -^w' v lvct limd cMe m iiiQBtra ion Papper185 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-14 1 MARTELU. BRANDY. 1 1 Soli Aointh AOAMBON.6ILFILLAIS S CO., LTC.10 words
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Article1141 1915-12-14 2 GERMAN OFFICER'S THRILLING STORY. Raging Fire of Shell. The war correspondent of the Berliner Tayt blatt, Bernhard Keller mann, reproduces a vivid description by a Qerman artillery officer of the fighting near the farm La Kolie on September 25 and 26. The officer said Hell Lad already1,141 words
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Advertisement321 1915-12-14 2 MACHINE- PRESSED CEMENT TILES Mas* under hi(h hydraulic praitur* which •mural ORE AX DURABILITY Samples of Colours and Designs at TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 94, Suntfei Road ladjoining Hoohore Canul, 'Phone 569. B^WAen the slightest exertion fatigues you it mean* that you *rr run-down and lacking in CJV nrrve321 words
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Advertisement653 1915-12-14 2 PAINFUL BREAKING OPT ON LIMBS Itching Terrible. Red and Swollen. Could Not Work. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Healed. 108. Dover St.. Norwich. Eng. "My Is* broke open and I could mil attend to my work. It first came out in a red pimpli' mi §my arms, then on my653 words
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Advertisement145 1915-12-14 2 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. KIPPERS, HADDOCKS, FISH FILLETS, HALIBUT. SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. JUST UNPACKED A LARGE NEW SHIPMENT OF Indian, Chinese and145 words
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Article675 1915-12-14 3 The Enemy's Grip on Britain's Industries. To the Patent Office has fallen the doty of ensuring that enemy iuventions which are beneficial to the welfare of the poople of this country should continue to be worked in the nations interests, preferably by British capital with the aid of675 words
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Article308 1915-12-14 3 German's Trick for Spreading Trade. A >%M iel< graphic blunder, the change of one letter into another, and, by consequence, of one word into another, has been tbe in direct means of disclosing a clever scheme muiattd by the Germans with the double purpose of securing trade308 words
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Advertisement334 1915-12-14 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES, eUILDUP YOUH HEALTH with tSSENCE OB ft-WO ext."*ct of RED JAMAICA Pronounoed t>» the HICHtST MFUICAI AliTHQHiTirs the most \ffi!!I.T.r TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK. REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS I A WORLD-WiDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS cf334 words
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Advertisement11 1915-12-14 3 Kor Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Cnre 1».11 words
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Advertisement118 1915-12-14 3 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Brldga Road. Pirat-oIaHS Mechanical bett stry, Oold Grown Bridge Filling and Vnloanite Dotation c» ear eaarantend CHARGES MODBRATB. FULL LINE OENTAL BUPPLIEB Best Tooth ►'owl. rp *nd RmKbex lot sale o^ O a s Ou,to r«°ll* ESANOFELE ANTI-MALARIA PILLS. Sold Everywhere. Greatly used by118 words
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Advertisement697 1915-12-14 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LIVERPOOL «.s. Kasenga due on or about Dec. 20. For LONDON HULL •.a. Kioto due on or about Dec. 30. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18-1 a STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND' FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN697 words
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Advertisement1058 1915-12-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND /Apcar Line. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Government), f Of China, Japan, Penang, Gey'on, Auatralia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. -t. mi,, r- will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES H'>PB). JoDL-ctin1,058 words
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Advertisement810 1915-12-14 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK, i Kor Krel%y, MSBbsbM. Bisal, Semerak, Keltataa, Tbhsi Ban. bara xelcssn, Pataal, Hia« aena Brb'wmai, Baadoa, Langsnea, Takn, Gbampoa, Kihlak an 1 Baackok Ous departure a.a. OHUTATUTGH Dec. 16 Deo. 18, S p.m. a.a. YUGAt-A 2O aS, 8 p.m. NO STEAMER810 words
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Advertisement462 1915-12-14 4 STUMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND SKIM MUTUAL STEAM NAY. G6.. LTD I h? Ccicpaaies' steamer* are aeepatciied (torn Liverpool outwards (or tho Straits, China »vi' Japan every woek \nd from Japan bomewards fcr London Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Geaoa, Marseilles and Liverpool aid for Maroeillos,462 words
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Advertisement516 1915-12-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service i« maiutainod betwoea Yokohama via ports to Matseilles and London aadcr mail contract wi»h tho Imperial Japanese Oovornmcnt. Tbt New Twin-bin w Stoamprs maintaining thin oorvico I ay hasa «jx ri'»!ly donigno] and oonstracVKl, and arc516 words
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Article118 1915-12-14 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, December 1 4. '.Vator. 4.7 ».i,i iM p.m. P. an. I speoted. !0 p.m. I' Wednesday, December IS. High Wator LM a.m.. IM pm IM) pin. Ihursday, December I ft. flieh Water, 5.V2 a.m.. Ml p.m. 'tutrani Road School Sp l>. l.. Victoria Theatre K.118 words
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Article287 1915-12-14 5 T.. MM DMM ami Port Swettrnliatn Km in '2 3) pm rioswkoeg HtWi '2 :<0 pm lajah. ilmn .iD'l taingM ijuorra '2. 80 piu ■i i li.i ■>: Hunt; Ho 2.30 piu i, 11. Uuau 2.30 pm Batn I'ahat Wongsee 2.30 piu HiinykoD- anl ,l;i|uii I., uten287 words
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Article257 1915-12-14 5 The mail trains from Singaiwro for the north leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7. 1H p.m. and 6.45 am. respectively. The through express to NsWbJ leavr* Kuala Lumpur at H am. daily, arriving al I'enani; at tM257 words
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Article114 1915-12-14 5 Oar attention has been called to the fact that oar arrivals in London are mach behind those published elsewhere. Oar rule is to ijiv.- arrivals only when they are officially reported in tho Post Office notices, and no later date than that printed above has been ■i114 words
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Article156 1915-12-14 5 EXCHANOE. Sinoipoks. Dkikmhib 14, IWI6 Oh London Bank in* 2/4^ litr.aiu Private 8 m/s 2/4} On India Bank T. T. 175,', On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 16J On Sbanqhai ...bank d/d On Java Bank T. T. 184 Oh Japan Bank 1094 Sovereigns baying rate 18.54 India Council Bills last156 words
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Advertisement510 1915-12-14 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Oreat Peppermint Care Is. 8d LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE SIMPAM VALLEY HYDRAULIC MINES. LIMITED INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLBMEVTB) NOTKK IS HEREBY UKEN that tbe Third Ordinary General Meeting of Tbe S mpim Valley Hydraulic Mines, Limited. will be held at the Offices of tbe Company.510 words
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Advertisement705 1915-12-14 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. An Entertaining Series of Interesting Pictures in this New Choice of Programme TO-NIOHT AT THE IDEIL PICTURE THBATRK f% JL I |k I BEACH C|NEMA CASINO^, SECOND SHOW, 9.18 SH«RP. Trans Atlantic I.M.P. Feature. An Exciting Sporting Detective Drama i THE SECRET OF THE AIR Featarins tho Famous705 words
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Advertisement538 1915-12-14 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Never was there such a serial as this! Never such thrills such suspense, such Intense longing for the next Instalment THE EXPLOITS OF ELAINE fa kiviu new figure to the per. on, tho Super-Criminal, who comcH and »ocb ai unsoea and as free as the air aad who538 words
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1039 1915-12-14 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14. BALKAN CAMPAIGN. Ity adding one fragment of news to auotber we are gradually beginning to «ct some clear i(ka of the ojitratioiiH undertaken by the Allies for the relief of Serbia, liy the time tbe forces began to land at Salonika, it was evident1,039 words
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Article33 1915-12-14 6 At the Hindu Association, 11, Behiios Koad. to night at t, Mr. Lanka V. Kumar singham, a member, will deliver t lecture on Karma or Tbe Law of Being All interested are welcome.33 words
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Article41 1915-12-14 6 The I*, and O. Sardinia took to Japan an Knglish horse to be presented by the Kughsh Hoyal House to the Kiuperor of Japan. It is said to be a magnificent animal, valued at V. 7.000, and was shipped from Bombay.41 words
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Article50 1915-12-14 6 According to the Daily News Kouie correspondent thu Kaiser went to Vienna to dissuade the Kiuperor from concluding a separate peace. The latter had attempted to initiate negotiations with Kuußia and notitied tl» I'uih tli.it lie was ready to consider any I'apal etlurt towards peace. The negotiations with Kussia failed,50 words
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Article22 1915-12-14 6 A torpedo from the Emden has been recently added to the collection of war trophies on view on the llor»e Guards Parade.22 words
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Article32 1915-12-14 6 According to the last estimate- of tho "Moniteur Viuicole." the quantity of wice made in France this year does not exceeel 21 or 22 millions of hectolitres, against (VO millions last year.32 words
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Article30 1915-12-14 6 Heavy gales, accompanied by rainstorms. were raging on tbe Irish coast on Xovemlier 1.". Many houses were wrecked, and ships were storm bound. Traffic was impossible in tbe Irish Channel.30 words
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Article34 1915-12-14 6 The list of persons and bodies of persons to whom articles to be exported to China may be consigned, has been further amended in accordance with tbe terms of a < iovornmont (ia/ette issued yesterday.34 words
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Article36 1915-12-14 6 The attention of masters of vessels is drawn to the fact that do vessels are allowed to navigate insido the line of tho buoys opposite the length of tbe wharf now under construction at Tanjong Pagar.36 words
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Article35 1915-12-14 6 It is officially notified that all navigation lights at I'enang will be extinguished, with the exception of Muka Mead Light, on and from I>ecsmber 20 till further notice. Charts atlected are Nos. 3732 and 13r>i.35 words
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Article35 1915-12-14 6 The annual athletic sports of the St. Anthony's Boys' School will bo held on the school grounef on Saturday, the 18tb instant, at 2 p.m. All Uld Boys and friends of the school are invited.35 words
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Article32 1915-12-14 6 The British naval tender AtU~ ariived at Nagasaki from Shanghai on November 26. A Nagasaki contemporary says: "Tin- whiteensign flies in the harbour for the hint time since the' war broke out."32 words
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Article42 1915-12-14 6 More drastic restrictions have been decideel upon regarding tbe sale of liquor at home. Seven additional restricted areas have been gazetted, in which there must be shorter trading hours, no treating, no credit, anel a reduction in the strength of spirits sold.42 words
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Article40 1915-12-14 6 Dr. Dillon -from Home denies that Lord Kitchener's visit has accelerated important government decisions. Tbe visit was most welcome aud help.d to elucidate certain questions, but the decisions of the cabinet and general staff adopted at the outset are unchanged.40 words
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Article45 1915-12-14 6 Lieut. W. W. H. Nicholas, of the sth |al fordshirc Kegimeot, now serving in the Dardanelles, has been promoted captain and acting Adjutant. Captain Nicholas is the youogeft son of Mr. W. Nicholas, of Bedford, for many years a well known resident in Kuala Lumpur.45 words
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Article48 1915-12-14 6 The Chinese by the name of Jacob Lee. who was charged yesterday at tbe instance of the management of the Straits Motor Garage with criminal breach of trust iv respect of $3,000 odd, subsequently pleaded guilty in tbe District Court and was sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment.48 words
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Article53 1915-12-14 6 Some time ago it was mentioned that money invested in Tsingtau was bringing in very good returns. Now it is reported that a group of business men. including Messrs. Ik Asano, F. Watanabe, and T. Hashimoto, are organising a land and building company in tbe Shantung port with a capital53 words
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Article61 1915-12-14 6 Last night, in the private dining room of Kallles Hotel, fifty Marines from a vessel in port were entertained. A number of Singa pore residents subscribed to the fund winch was started by a patriotic lady residing at the hotel. After dinner the men gave a concert, which was one61 words
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Article61 1915-12-14 6 When on November 9, the mau.i the Strand Imperial Hotel was summoned at Bow Street for failing to sbadc lights in bedrooms of the hotel, it was stated that on one occasion the police had receive-el a telephone message from Somerset House, stating that lights from the back windows of61 words
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Article75 1915-12-14 6 Lord Kitchener tells a good stoty of a dinner which he gave to the late Duke of Cambridge when he was visiting Egypt. The function went oil splendidly, but there was a slight delay in the middle of the i;,< ;J The next day Lord Kitchener complimented his native staff75 words
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Article83 1915-12-14 6 Au officer from the steamer Lady I'iy month tells a story of a French transport which was sunk by a submarine in the Midi terraneau. A French officer stated that he saw three soldiers after losing their hold on a raft swim to the enemy submarine, to which they clung83 words
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Article78 1915-12-14 6 A man named Hall, who at home in August impersonated a Sergeant handy, who was then fighting at tbe Dardanelles, his been sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Hall entered the shop kept by Mrs. I >andy exclaiming, Oh, I am pleased to get home to my wife and children. He78 words
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Article88 1915-12-14 6 A correspondent inturms us that a meeting of amateur conjurors was held at 71 t BaM Basah Koad, on Saturday, and inaugurated Tbe Association of Amateur Conjurors of Singapore, soiuo of whose objects will be to give entertainments and improve each other nowledgc of the mystic art by the inter88 words
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Article411 1915-12-14 6 It is notified in the X.M.S. (la/ette that the Itev. A. l>. llarccs, of Kuala Liimp'.u is appointee! Minister of the I'resbytori.ip Church of England Mr. \V. Stoten. of Merliuiau KstaU, Malacca, has returntel f oni borne, bringing his bride with him. (.'apt. A. (i. Uoldero. Ml411 words
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Article39 1915-12-14 6 The management of the I- .M.S. Kailwajl at the Tank Koad otlices, kindly inform us that additional mail matter received from the I. and o. mail steamer at Penang iexpectcel to reach Singapore to luurrm' morning.39 words
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Article98 1915-12-14 6 The (Queries and My Word in slightij reduce d proportion, will be repeated as a luatinee to day iv the theatre tegiuuing at MO > m and it is anticipated that the attendauce of juveniles will be extra ordinarily large and enthusiastic. The fur tin r e98 words
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Article111 1915-12-14 6 Tbe following properties wi re ili-po-i .1 oi by auction at Messrs. (hing Kin^ l.i i and( n.'« sale room yesteiday afternoon KrosfaoU land oil Confederate Ksute Koad, ana ICjOO MM leet, bought by S. I. V. Sockaliugam CUitty for 1880; the riyht title .iml interest in land111 words
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Article278 1915-12-14 6 Towards the end of last month a report was received by the Chief I'olicc oil by the management of KatMcs Hotel, that a gold watch and chain had been lost at the hotel. The report was made by the 9m Lealfc U Lease, from the steamer278 words
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Advertisement183 1915-12-14 6 Produce of Scotland D. J. McCALLUM S (of Edinburgh, Birmingham London) PERFECTION SCOTCH WHISKY CALOBECK, MACGREGOR CO.. Sole Agents. XMAS PROVISIONS 1 XMAS PRESENTS cons.lt I JOHN LITTLE'S NEW CATALOGUE POST FREE ON REQUEST £g E fa THE 1916 m^gti JL JL Sole Agents CYLINDER CENTRAL Tua- not the slightest183 words
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Advertisement198 1915-12-14 6 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. ANOTHER SPLENDID EXCLUBIVE PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA Th* Plow Cl*!flUt*triph Thittrt, lnch Road SECOND SHOW, at 9 P.M. Photo C-ima Senibtion in tit Rml*. THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE Adapted from Rofinuld Kiuffman'sStaitlißgltory The warning to parents and children ever known, endorsed by prominent social reform workem198 words
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Advertisement11 1915-12-14 6 Latest advertisement!) of tbe day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article1292 1915-12-14 7 ALLIED RETREAT. Bulgarians' Terrible Losses. DARDANELLES. Blizzard Causes Dreadful I Suffering. i i I;;. I a.m. 'i io the I Bulgarian att.tcks were repulsed on the 1 1 th instint 1 11.11 a.m. Salonika. December 12 The evacuation 'it I >"rinn an I Ghev^fieli vis completed p nti-.l1,292 words
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Article55 1915-12-14 7 Raima Kmmbavi London, I 'ecembcr l-'S, 12.4.") p.m. Peking The Legislative Council, after a final examination of the votes of representatives of citizens, four.il all of the 1993 votes in favour of a constitutional monarchy with van Shih kai a» th' IrntKaMMMf The form of government will not55 words
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Article20 1915-12-14 7 RftOTßS'l TuLKIiBAM. I.indon. December 13, 3.20 a.v:. The death is announced of the Marquess of Abersjavenny, aged B'.< years.20 words
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Article36 1915-12-14 7 iFrom On: Own Correspondent.' London, December 1:;. Final dividends declared are Killinghall 7. Krubony 7i. Asahan 2;. Kuala Klang 20 and Bantam 12«. Kuala Selangor pays an interim of 'i Rabbet is at36 words
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Article394 1915-12-14 7 Condemned by Hongkong Prize Court. The seizure of the German cargo steamer, >>.jnegambia by 11. M.5. Triumph and tbe French cruiser Dupleix in the China Sea in the early part of tbe war was mentioned in the Full Court at Hongkong sitting In l'n/e. on the 7th inst.,394 words
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Article12 1915-12-14 7 Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Irving, of Kuala Selangoi. haw returned from12 words
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Article542 1915-12-14 7 ■Fi:..M a London OmMMNMMV. I'.ixngl— l was standing at tbe Sti.iul corner of Waterloo Bridge bidding adieu to i an officer making for Waterloo station on his way back to the front. Wo had dined together and were finishing our cigars before parting. A beautiful, still nigbt,542 words
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Article136 1915-12-14 7 Economical Understanding With Allies. The Swiss papers report that the negotiations with tbe Allies have come to a satisfac tory conclusion, and that the Federal Council on October 22 considered and approved of tbe organisation of the new Societe Suisse de Surveillance Economique ;i Berne." which is136 words
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Article324 1915-12-14 7 The Rise of Wonckhaus in The Persian Gulf. An liidi.in mail contains tbe following extracts from a lecture on tbe Mesopotaniiau operations delivered at Simla by Major C. 0. R. Murphy, of the General Stall I pon the arrival of General Delamain's Brigade at Bahrein from India324 words
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Article43 1915-12-14 7 An old Hongkong resident, and oue afterwards well known in the marine insurance world, baa panned away in tbe person of Mr. Nicholas .1. Kdt Hi died at 1 is residence at Netley Abbey. Hants, at tbe ripe aye of nearly eighty year*43 words
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Article2060 1915-12-14 7 FIDELITY TO THE GOVERNMENT ENJOINED. Extracts From a Powerful Address. following onr article on Friday la»t we received from a representative Mohainedan in Siogapore a copy of Lord Hcdley's Western Awakening to Islam with a sue gestion that it might be useful to quote therefrom part2,060 words
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160 1915-12-14 7 DOLLAR SHARES— A PATRIOTIC INVESTMENT! Mr. K. (iill (co I'uitcl mmlmmh, Siuj;a pore) who is collectiug on behalf of the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund for soldiers and sailors makes bis appeal in the following linea Smokes. |FM mi L*M Who Fiohi Oiii Daiili--While Tommy's away in the trenches, ami ■lack160 words
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Article90 1915-12-14 7 Tbo death is announced of an old resident of Shanghai, Mr. John l.uwrii-, formerly Sergeant Major of the Shanghai Volunteers. Tin: late Mr. 1. jwi ie wan in the 2nd North auiptonshire regiment MM 66 year* ago. While the rcgiiiieut m in Hongkong be retired from Ml ntxl tin Hongkong90 words
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Article666 1915-12-14 8 Impressive Gathering at Bidadari Cemetery. i of immrners at Ilidadari y.Mti nlay afternoon, a >,atlieiing IfUUIMPUtITI of Wl II Ul'jtl VI IV ill' r i HHtcl as do wot ds can Jo the \l. 1\ I-. Lloyd with lU Uiohc who caiue iv touch with666 words
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154 1915-12-14 8 Ih, llou Treasurer. Mr. .lol.u Baafe manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and (.lima, Singapore, begs to icknowled^r with many thanks icceipt of the following further contributions icly acknowledged MMMtM Tupbam, Jones and Kailton. Ltd N'.'M ml* t start. F. Shakeap<are »10 Works X154 words
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Article25 1915-12-14 8 f the \siatic Petroleum Co* played a friendly game of soccer with the Klerks uf the Chartered Bank last Saturday ground, the former ail.25 words
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Letter79 1915-12-14 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tim' s ■Jr, 1m September last about 50 catties of my rubber was stolen from my estate at Serangoon, and last night about a picul was again stolen from tbe estate at 114 milestone at Kranjt. lam surr that there arc some79 words
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Letter315 1915-12-14 8 To the Kdilur of tbo Straits Times. ->ir After forming fours and two deep, for tbe past «ix months, I have come to tbe conclusion that old bones make a very unsatis factory soldier, unless bis duties are confined to standing in a sentry box. This being315 words
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Article488 1915-12-14 8 i h..m a GaaaaaMßMßi) Mangkok, December 2. i lor tivfc day- now liangkok has been cut ott w.tli i;rapiiK communication with SiniMpon except by way of Saigon or other roundabout routes, owing to storms and tlootl- which have played havoc with tbe line between N'uken Srithamarat and488 words
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Article159 1915-12-14 8 .Mr. Hlakeuion ut Sydney, wbo recently visited America and (ireat ItriUtin to make inquiries into the possibility ■> of ttio development of tbe Australian uictal industry, says One uf the beneficial rct-ults of tbe ißUblinbuii Dt <it tlie Austral an Metal Kxcban^r is that the Coiuiuonwcultli is159 words
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Article172 1915-12-14 8 The Finding of Marine Court Of Inquiry. On November 18, tbe Osaka Maiine Court of Inquiry delivered a decision with regard to too collision between the Malay Maru and the Vawata Mam in the Mediterranean on June 2G last, resulting in tin- sinking of the latter. It appears172 words
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Article78 1915-12-14 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, December 17 Tuesday, Dkcembkb 14. 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E.(V.) Chinese Co. N.C.O.'s. Bras Basah Koad Malay Co. Wrdnk>day, Dkckmbkb 15. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. S.V.R. Chinese Co. Tm-asi'AY, Dto.MBSR 16. 5.15 p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay78 words
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Article173 1915-12-14 8 BtriaS uawepapers contain the information that (iormany has raised an embargo on deliveries of coal against 42 Swiss factories, whom sbe accuses of sapplyfng war-material to tbe Allies. Tbe "black-list" contains, besides names of a number of watch maDU factories, which have accepted orders for cartridges and173 words
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Article16 1915-12-14 8 Indragiri (Sumatra). 7,007 lbs. Ayer Molek- 12/297 lbs. Emerald Estate.— l 2,232 lbs.16 words
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Article176 1915-12-14 8 A Peking telegram ot the 6tb inst. states An official statement has been issued which says that at about ."> p.m. on Sunday a number of disreputable characters in Shanghai hired from tbe Settlement a launch, on the bow of which they hoisted a blue176 words
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Article47 1915-12-14 8 l.ieutvuaut Francis Fysbe. a brother of Dr. Kyshe. who was in the Medical Department at Bangkok and a nephew of Mr Leonowens, has been killed in Flanders, according to a telegram just received. Lieutenant Fysbe was 21 years of age and was in the Ist Canadian Contingent47 words
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Advertisement202 1915-12-14 8 There's a land that bears well known name, Though it i« but a little s[nt, Its men have fought for freedom h cause, It will never bu forgot There's something else on tbe scroll ot fame That ill for all time endure, Ah long as eve' tbe world goes roun^.202 words
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Advertisement201 1915-12-14 8 LATEST AUVKKriSErAHNI.Lv BEACH ROAD To-Night 9.1 S To-Night 9.15 DON. G. MERLE AND MMI, MERLE Express Packing Case, New Illusions, etc., etc. FLASHES OF FUN. To-Night! 9.15 To-Night!! PRICES AS USUAL. SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE IN AID OF OFFICERS' FAMILIES FUND "The Queries" AND "My Word" an up-to-date and original201 words
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Advertisement155 1915-12-14 8 AJUaa^^a«*adiaaW«^*»**»-ea>«e>e*ai Sole Agents HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LTD., KUALA LUMPCR. Xl OKI ■HI! VTKI) IN ENi.I.ANHI. RAFFLES CONFECTIONERY SHOP (Bras Basah Road). JUST ARRIVED A VERY CHOICE CONSIGNMENT oi CHOCOLATES, SWEETS CRACKERS. Orders for Xmas Cakes now being received. ADELPHI HOTEL GRAND BILLIARD TOURNAMENT FOR THE ADELPHI CUP, Value $100. Commencing155 words
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Advertisement112 1915-12-14 9 The UNION" Sj NKHK. i >\^ if Absolutely W mm 1 -v, THE UNION TRADING COY., SINGAPORE. semi-Diesel Engines FOR RUBBER FACTORIES Although our Makers (W. J. BATES CO.) are working Day and Night on War Material, we are now ahle to give immediate delivery of the following sizes: 108.112 words
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Advertisement691 1915-12-14 9 I NOTICES. JIM AH RUBBER ESTATES. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS). LOST SCRIP. Application has been made to tbo Directors |of this Company to issue to Mrs. Jeannie Young WblsL. Administratrix of tbe late TbomaH McClemont Welsh, a dnplicate ■certificate of '200 shares in the Company I upon tbe691 words
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Advertisement263 1915-12-14 9 DRINK DRINK CABLSBEBG BEER! Jfy TMK BEST BEER Jr EVERY POSSIBLE CARE IN SANITARY RESPKCTS CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER. SOLI; IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. Obtainable from JOHN LITTLE ie Co.. Ltd.. RAFFLF.S PLACE. KATZ BROS., Ltd., GARNER QUELCH ie Co.. Ltd., KIAN THTE Co.. ROBINSON ROAD. OU263 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement493 1915-12-14 10 W» or Peaos Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Tb, OiUMf bM «M.OOO depoHiUHl with th. Suprems Court of England, and corupHe. with tha Brituh Life Assurance Companies Act in every particnlar. Tb,493 words
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Advertisement305 1915-12-14 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, It Manager. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 48,260,000 Annual Inoome .411,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, are prepared to aocept fire and ■arthquake risks for short305 words
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Advertisement453 1915-12-14 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1 16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/. 116,000,000 Silvor 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairmam. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dod well, Bsq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T.453 words
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Advertisement425 1915-12-14 10 BANKINB^ CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos ol 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, Tbc London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., Tbe425 words
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Advertisement917 1915-12-14 10 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought of by tho average man, who is a far groator asset than the stock, animals and bouses be poHseßses and wboee protection from untoward contingency b is his fist consideration. Vet ho overlooks self-protection and because of it broken homes, disrupted bosiceoson and sequestrated917 words
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Article1216 1915-12-14 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Cost of Running Cars. To get at the cost of running a car the following itemising is suggested. Each item should be given a separate space in a little account book, expenses being entered as tli-y occur, for otherwise they1,216 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement322 1915-12-14 11 LISTER PUMPS High-Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. t c«»«^ All Gearing Low Speed. > M- Enclosed. !ai f'jAll Parts T I Bfl j^ o S p ec i a i ahle jff necessary. Th« Engin* is tl.o well-known Li tor V- rtical Type des t;aed. manufactured ami nt»D(Jard:Hcd in Dnnb^,322 words
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Advertisement187 1915-12-14 11 IDUPIRE BRO6> SINGAPORE "Ycu can't drive a knife through the tread e StelaStiC TYPO is the "Greatest Mileage" //y^^S^g^ Tyre in the world, and the cS?\ 7^§s' on ly important improve£3« v< ment in tyre construction )ff ir\ since 1888. \^f j ENTHUSIASTIC TESTIMONIALS \y received from users of Stelastic187 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement413 1915-12-14 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JtS X-i J2d Jl*.* BREWED in SCOTLAND WANTS BUNOLOW WANTED Huruislid or onforaished, fovr bedrooms, Apply to Box No. 117. >trait--Time*. IB li MM HOUBE WANTED. Aa soon a* -lied or ucioi I Xi pp.l Harbour neighbourhood. Apply RE I> Straits Time" 18 12 a DOCTOR WANTED. Officer413 words
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Advertisement360 1915-12-14 12 WANTS EUROPEAN WANTED Want, d, energetic, bright. intelligent tueu tt p 1,1 tttm Lubrication Oi c Local knowledge and experience in this liae essential. B:\ No. 109, Strait- Times. 6 12 18 12 WANTED. A EUROPEAN NUKSE for boy nearly j(.a:solas: Healthy estate in Province WhIuIOTi Sta'.t expeiu-uc". age and360 words
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Advertisement566 1915-12-14 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD, FURNISHED SEASIDE REBIDENOEB TO LET. BBLINDAaadJU ANlTA, to 'ei tarnished Apply No 9. Ml. Sochi* 15 c TO LET. No 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply B. Silas. No. 9, Prince Street. 8-10 a TO LET. No. I 7 .4 8, Institution Hili. Apply to566 words
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Advertisement525 1915-12-14 12 TO BE LET W SOLD. SEABIOE KBIKHCE TO LEI 4 bedrooniß. bathroomn attached, watei laid on. Apply No. 4, De Sou/.a Street 6-6-b a FLOOR 10 111 To let, tod Floot. No B. Malocoa -iit.ei. Immediate eatry Ipplv Meyer Brother* 111 B 60D0WN TO LET. No. 7, Morten Road. Entry525 words
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Advertisement345 1915-12-14 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. HEM OFFICE: 37, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Street, aud Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "QUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codis csao: A. B C, 6th Edition, and A 1 Oodss. Inlp Clwndlers, Hardware tellers, government345 words
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Advertisement471 1915-12-14 12 KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 45)1, Shipotiajidlors, Oovornmem and Mnnicip* Gontractorn Estak Snppliers aod Coci miiwion Agunti>. Sou AaBNiH The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Mnltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 7 To ADVERTISERS A:, MBMti to I lake .iltcKitiuus ;o advertis«TiicntH. ucli as changes in eailing471 words
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Miscellaneous310 1915-12-14 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones, Hditoiial and Goneral 711 Manager's (Itlicc ifri. .Job Printing I >epnrtmtut IAll communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to businc matters advertisements, sub.-i accounts, printing, etc. —should be ad dressed to THE M ANA*. 11. AD\EI(TISEMKNT l:\llvv310 words
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