The Straits Times, 29 March 1915
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Title Section13 1915-03-29 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.759 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MARCH 29. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement150 1915-03-29 1 I l M MILLINERY Just <>l>^w^«* Ovit Ladies 1 Untrimmed and Ready-to-wear s in Chip Tagel and Pedal Tagel ALL THE LATEST SHADES AND SHAPES MARKED AT The Lowest Possible Margin of Profit. KATZ BROS., LTD. CARSAPARILLA BEER Hj PB NotLiEf! w -c'ay contain?- i iimantDt. tttrenutbtnio^ and sustaining qualities150 words
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Advertisement38 1915-03-29 1 SLEDGE MILK 18 GENUINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF TUB BERNESE ALPS. 8i jarf i r M A«u tori SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED.38 words
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Advertisement143 1915-03-29 1 ROBINSON CO. British-Made Footwear. Sole Agents ln Made ln 8. S. &F\M. 8. for E q^o ™J/ SCOTLAND GENT 8 DARK TAM BROGUE BHOE j£^4* fi e,, T .o T M wT^^^"^ OF THE FAMOUS KELTIC BRAND. »2pi tYp^ «LS« Inis shoe is made from prime 9& leathers, nothing but143 words
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Advertisement35 1915-03-29 1 GOODRICH TYRES. i SOLR /(HNTB S i ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HING CHEONG COMPANY Adelphl Hot.l Building*. Bingtporc Brancli at Pbaang. 1-ft 31-6-1S35 words
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Article1453 1915-03-29 2 A VIEW OF GERMANY FROM WITHIN. Food Economies.^ A Neutral Observer discusstw in the following article published in Tho Times of February 16, the second of a series be is contributing to that paper on bis journey through Germany and Austria Hungary the measures being taken by1,453 words
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Advertisement746 1915-03-29 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. TLe ondersigned, Ho Sis Koon, Managing Propiietor of Cbop E Chcoog and C bop inn Chenng, both of South Br dge Roa4, begs to notify tbe public tbat all bn«ine«s transactions must bear bis nignature, no ooe blsi having autboiity tn ei^n lor or iucur debto ie tbe746 words
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Advertisement612 1915-03-29 2 HBTICLEB FDR Mil. COMMIT MEDUMM FOR MU From well-grown trees. For particular! tnd prioes, apply to A. FRANKBL, Siglai Estate or at Victoria Street. SI 7 b FOR SALE. Co'onibo Drier, with or without Bf H.P. Tan«ye Oil Eniiine in good working order. Maaager, Selan^or River Bstate, Kuala Aelangor. 268612 words
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Advertisement184 1915-03-29 2 London Buying Agents yenta fur British or Continental (roods. 1 stahlifthed in 1H44. but thoroushJy up-i... dale, our succew is attji'veU by makiiiff Kive expert buyers, with capable sulis. runjLv different departments. ISuyinii with greatest care every tliu of good*. \injr our cinttomcnt tho advatitatfes w-jtj expcr.eni.-c. and t iiiunni;184 words
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Advertisement855 1915-03-29 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING (Ondtr BBA Bulst of Booing), WILL BR HELD ON Tuesday, May 18, Thursday, May 90, and Saturday, May S3, 1918. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, May 18, 1915. 1. THE OPENING BTAKES 2.45 p.m. Value 1600. A Soiling Race. A Handic»p 'or Horses that855 words
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Advertisement747 1915-03-29 2 mittee divide the Entries into a greater or smaller number of C!a>* s tbawadvortited. Noti A penalty of 7 Ib. is iuourred by the winner of auy race rnn subsequent to the publication of the wi i*liin, and of 12 Ib. by the winner of two or morn races. Ten747 words
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Article1496 1915-03-29 1 RUAH OF SAR4WAK LEADS EXPEDITION. Severe Punishment Inflicted The Sarawak Gazette of March 16 pub liahea an account of the expedition led by the Kajah of Sarawak to punish the Balleb Dyaks who bad recently given the Govern--1 ment much trouble. The account is contributed" and runs1,496 words
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Advertisement132 1915-03-29 1 CHEON6 BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. Fint oUn Mechanioal Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vnloanitt Duration of Wear guaranteed CHAKOES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. bMl^uotb l'owl;r* and Brashes tot -ale. BUTTER Pure Australian Creamery Butter In 1-lb. and Ji-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore,132 words
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Advertisement49 1915-03-29 1 ttj SPRINGS ~JL Property of the Frenc'i Js Government Aobmtk HL GAGGINO CO. Hk vich y SSCelestins t Po* 6 table-water which r_~^H~J disinfects tbe intestines fe~ 4^^^Lv^a KOCK preservative tr^Jj^F IS againct ibfectivo diseases. "{SSBBBHH Bottlrd under tl.e )<uperUHlMllill vision of the French Governmtct Officials. BEWARE of IMITATIONS.49 words
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Advertisement226 1915-03-29 1 After Illness After tSe racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera colic or bowel complaints, every part of the body needs st; ngthening. it if not eno-.:g .mic y to take tonics or artificial ethrJaaai for onjy by building every part of the body can Lealtli be regained. SCOTT 'S LiTV-ilsion226 words
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Advertisement381 1915-03-29 1 illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllNllllllllllllllNllllUlllllllllflllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH S Royal Appointment iJKJUI Court of Spain A Royal Pood for your Baby Glaxo is used in the Royal Nurseries, aa can be seen by the above appointment. This letter ia from a doctor connected with the Royal CJourt of Spam. Madrid. am very pleased to state that the381 words
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Advertisement566 1915-03-29 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. POR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills o( Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Gull, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Uomeuxird {for Europe). {Connecting at566 words
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Advertisement534 1915-03-29 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y/K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the534 words
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Advertisement683 1915-03-29 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Biaut, Semersk, Baohok Kelantan Tabai, Bangnarr Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora. Laeoa, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok, A STEAMER Ous Oepa\pture ».s. BORIBAT Map. 3O April 3, S p.m. ss. PBACHATIPOK sails direct to Bangkok683 words
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Advertisement613 1915-03-29 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japtn every week and from Japan come wards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and for Marseilles613 words
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Advertisement468 1915-03-29 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-feAATSCHAPPU (STBAMBHIP COMPANY, "NEDERLAND KORTNIOHTLY MAIL SKKVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTBKDAM, VIA SINOAPORB, BELAWAN DBLI SABANO, COLOMrtC, PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are dao on or about tin undermentioned dates OOTWABD. HoMBWaBD 1815 IWII KoninKiD Emma Oranje Apr. 8 Apr. 'i Rembrandt Apr. 17 Vondel Apr. 16 Konin^in468 words
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Advertisement746 1915-03-29 6 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 8 8. Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDb INDIA OOVBBNMBNT. Tbe undermentioned dates I departure are only approximate Keynst Mnntok and Palembaog. JJar. 81 Singapore I'ontianak 81 Smgkara Tandjcng Mengeidar, Tandjou* Leidong, Berombang, Paneh, Asahan and Belawan Deli.746 words
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Advertisement348 1915-03-29 6 ELLERMAN LINE. TO LONDON. s.s. Bpanktome Hall Sailing about APRIL sth. To Marseilles and London: s.s. City of Corinth Sailing about APRIL lOth, For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18 18 a INOOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direot S«rvio« to348 words
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Advertisement119 1915-03-29 6 THE "BEN LINE. FOR HONGKONG, JAPAN AND VLADIVOSTOCK. The 8 8. Benrinnes will be despatched tor tbe above ports on or about tbe 7th April, For rates of freight, apply to PATERSON, SIMONS k Co., Ltd., Agent*. ■24-8 a BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. ORESCENT WBMjffiM BRAND. MANUFAC TURERS119 words
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Advertisement84 1915-03-29 6 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLYBR QUAY. I IDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANO AND CALCUTTA. Tbe Company's Steamer NAMSANG, 4,086 tone. Captain Gilroy, is due here on Tuesday, tbe 30th inst and sails for the above ports on 7 hurt-day. April I,84 words
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Advertisement52 1915-03-29 6 TO LET. Offioe in part of Katz Brothers' buildings, suitable for Banking purposes or for general offi-e*. Area on ground and first floors 3,000 tquare feet, each flcor including strong rooms. A similar area available in basement. Apply to Mefsr*. Katz Bros., Ltd., or to Messrs. Swan Maclaren. 18 252 words
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Article813 1915-03-29 1 Secret Meetings of Armed Burghers. Interesting facts came to light at Bloemfootein on February 16 at the rammed hearing of the charge of treason against Christian dc Wet. The first witness was Mr. Cloete, secretary of tbe School Hoard of Kopjes, in tin Northern Free State, where813 words
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Article170 1915-03-29 1 The Standard of February 26, says Besides being uninspiring, it may be doubted if the bull's eve target is very urn ful far practical trainiug, ai*d a uumber of designs of true life targets have now been designed for use on miniature ran^w representing the object that170 words
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Article52 1915-03-29 1 There will be a change of pro^rauiiue at the Harima Hall cinematograph tv- night The principal feature tilni is a detective drama entitled, In the Hands of Conspirators, in three parts. The above is supported by a new number of the Gauiuont War Graphic and other interesting and52 words
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Advertisement361 1915-03-29 1 LET YOIR CHOICE BE THE CHOICE OF H.M. N4VY. 1 Kastner Anto Piano) have recently been sold to Hw Majesty's r A ships "King Edwird VII," "King George V," "Essex," ■v T7*^HlH^9Mmt3V Fortb Cochranf, Rtnown," Britannia," Implacable," •IJ^^JB^^^B^s"^^| Warrior." Thames," and the Australian Dreadnoughts i I^^^^^P^'^"' There is practically nothing361 words
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Advertisement60 1915-03-29 1 OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. Ful: DERBY. BROGUE, PORT HED--1 tXD, COSSACE, ASUBUBTON, CAhNARVON, GBRALDTON AND FRE MANTLE. The Company's steamer GORGON, '2,1:86 tenf, Captain P. Tcwnlcy in ittended to sail for above ports on Friday. 2nd April, 1915 Fcr 1 h ifcht or Pa^ai^o, apply to W. MANSFIELD Co.,60 words
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Advertisement80 1915-03-29 1 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO..LTD FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Tbe Companys steamer FOOKSANG, 8, 00 tens, T. A. Mitcht'k Commander, is du-. here on Thursday, April 1, and will be dispatched for above ports on Friday. '2nd idem, at 4 p.m. She has excellent a comiuodationfor tirs' class passengers, am80 words
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Advertisement22 1915-03-29 1 The March medal aj tLv Ktppel Golf Club was won by W. S. Klmslie '2 down. Twenty three oarun were taken out.22 words
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Advertisement1077 1915-03-29 1 H. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). PIANO Repairing, Tuning, Complete Overhauls. Sound Work Plant--s£«J2=» UP-TO-DATE Til: 11IJ. BAILORS' HOME, Singapore. S»-» 14 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER PLANTATIONS SITUATED AT CHENd A\BR MOLEK> SUNGEI BAHRU, AND ALSO A PIECE OF VALUABLE L\ND AND BRICK BUILT HOUBE1,077 words
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Article134 1915-03-29 7 FIXTURES. Monday, March 29. High Water. H.ll a.m., 9.60 p.m. Howitt Phillips Company, Palladium. Tuesday, March 30. High Water. Ml a.m., 10.1:' p.m. Jwaelton Ice and Power Co., 6, Malacca Street, noon. Howitt Phillip) Company, Palladium. Wednesday, March 31. High Water. 10 17 a.m., 10.36 p.m. Tapah134 words
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Article139 1915-03-29 7 TO DAT. P. Swcttenham and T. Adsod Perak a pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 2 pm Penaog and Kanyoon Punera 2pm Bangkok Foosliing 2pm I'ort SwetUpbaTfl, I'enanu. Negapatam au I Madras taking mails for Durban lUonala 3 pm "Australian I'oii- 8 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm139 words
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Article75 1915-03-29 7 The P. and O. homeward m»il steamer Nubia from Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at dtyligbt on Wednesday. March 81. She sails at k a.m. on Thursday. April 1. Lmrt Sihoapox c» in Lompof Akbit»i Feb. 6 March 8 Mm. 8 K.b. 11 i75 words
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Article127 1915-03-29 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on March I* 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Ban Whatt liin 23 3 15 Inner Roads ftfc Ann No. 6 Wharf Lady Weld No. 8 Wharf Ouiivpere Inner Koads Mexican I'rince Outer Koads Kdendale Inner heads127 words
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Article471 1915-03-29 7 Telegrams to Netherlands India Papers. The Hsgur, March 20 22: It is contirmul that the Dardanelles arcs now clear on both sides as far as Kinseburun. The channel is safe for all warships up to that j place, thank-, t i the successful mine sweeping operations,471 words
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Article397 1915-03-29 7 Outward. The following passeni^r booking)) to the Straits are taken from th- L judou and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookiugs ui»y be provimonal and that intending passengers may alter their arrangeuieiits, ibsc.j .i v: to the issuance of this list in397 words
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Article163 1915-03-29 7 EXCMANOE. Singapore, March 20, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4/, Demand 2 Private :i in s '1 I' On India Bank T. T. 174J On Hongkong ..Bank d/d 20] On Shanghai ...Bank d,'d 'J9 Oh Java Bank T. T. 141J On Japan Bank d/d 114} j163 words
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Article200 1915-03-29 7 I"™ Buyers. Sellers. Valoe a! j 10 10 impact 7.75 8.25 1 1 Aver Wan? 0.40 C.60 10 10 Belat 2.50 276 10 10 Bruang 0.75 1.50 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.80 1 60 10 10 KintaAssociat oc 7.00 41 £1 KintaTic 1.1..8 1.1«.« £i Lahat200 words
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Article646 1915-03-29 7 RUBBER I"? 6 1 Buyers. Sellera. a/, a/- AUapu i/9 a/£1 £1 \n K li.-Javi 8,6 8/10* 3/- 3/- Anglo Mala; 7/8 8/■il- 3/- Bating Malaka -/8t 11 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1.16.8 2.1.0 2/- 3/- Bekoh i/- 1/1* £1 £1 Bakit Kajanp 1.9.0 1.14.0 41 41 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0646 words
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Article134 1915-03-29 7 vSS.I B °y ers S€llew -41 41 B. Smelting Co. 13/ 18/0 £1 41 Pref. 1.2.0 1.2.0 6/- 6/- Blectric T'ways 8/- 8/6 10 10 Fraser Neave 61.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 100.00 110.00 100 Howarth Erakine 35.00 100 7% Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kate Rro, Dot.134 words
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Article43 1915-03-29 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 norn B'pore Municipal s% $1,875,000 l%pm Spore Municipal H% of 1907 11,800,000 norn S'pore Municipal 4^% of 1009 •l.noroOC i.oiii S'pore Municipal 4% 2,000,00C 1 ,|m Spore Muniiipal 4% f300,(XX B243 words
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Advertisement11 1915-03-29 7 Kor Chrubic Cheat Complaints, Wood*' OraU Puppet mist Core U 6d11 words
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Advertisement136 1915-03-29 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. March 29 and :>() —At saleroom, a valuable collection of Antique L'binaware and Curio-), etc., at 11. March At saleroom. 999 years lease hold property, known at No. 11, Malacca St., at 2..X). March El. At saleroom, tea galvanised iron I'addy Cheats, at 1 1136 words
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Advertisement184 1915-03-29 7 DRINK! DRINK! CABLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER 4E*«r^'^^> P0 f LATEST METHODS WITH EN ERY POSSIBLE CARE IN SANITARY RESPECTS. CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER. SOLE IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. Obtainable from: JOHN LITTLE It Co.. Ltd.. RAFFLES PLACE. KATZ BROS.. Ltd.. GARNER QUELCH Co.. Lid.. KIAN THYE184 words
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Advertisement59 1915-03-29 7 Thrilling Detective Now Showing HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road A MOST THRILLING DETECTIVE FILM IN THE HANDS OF CONSPIRATORS 3 Parts. The story of an Ex Villain Succession ot Stirring Cham a and Drspuratu Mcpmlw, Incidents throughout are unique, and surpass anything ever bliowo befoie. OAUMONT WAR GRAPHIC, NOS.59 words
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1114 1915-03-29 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 29. ENGLAND'S VITALITY. England has on her hau Is the biggest war in history and is miking efforts of greater magnitude than she has ever made before In spite of this she has time to wrangle over the rates of wages, the price of food,1,114 words
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Article42 1915-03-29 8 An important sale by auction of land suitable for rubber plantations and houses aituab d at Cheng, Ayer Molek, Sungei B*hru and Klebang K»chil, takes place at Mr. L. A. Chitty's BsUeroom, Malacca, on Saturday, April 10. Particulars are advertistd tl <.- where.42 words
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Article13 1915-03-29 8 The I poll race moeting has been postponed till June 4 and 5.13 words
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Article20 1915-03-29 8 The B. N. Borneo Government have proclaimed martial law throughout the district of Rundum in the Residency of the Interior.20 words
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Article34 1915-03-29 8 The Hewitt Phillips Company were to tnve played Milestones at the Palladium on Friday next, but have decided not to do so. This piece will be played to-morrow night in place of David Garrick.34 words
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Article39 1915-03-29 8 Any people who may have bad misgivin s about the quality of water supplied at the Sea View Hotel, Tanjong Katong, will be reasHured to learn that the Municipal water supply has now been laid on to tho establishment.39 words
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Article40 1915-03-29 8 Attention is drawn to Messrs. Powell and Co.'s advertisement of the auction sale of a collection of valuable antique chinaware and curios. The sale is fixed for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6 and 7, commencing each day at 11 a.m.40 words
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Article48 1915-03-29 8 On March 19, the Indo-China Court of Appeal, sentenced M. Lucien H'eloury. direc tor of the newspaper L'Opinion, to fifteen years' imprisonment for publishing, in time of war, articles insulting the acting GovernorGeneral of the Colony, M. van Vollenhoven, and calculated to incite the people against thu Government.48 words
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Article59 1915-03-29 8 From Cradley (Worcestershire) the death is reported of Mr. Thomas Tibbets, brewer and maltster, who won a prize for the second heaviest man in England. He turned the scale at about 89 stone and measured 2 yards in girth. The bearers at the funeral were six of the heaviest men59 words
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Article57 1915-03-29 8 In view of cop'a being declared contra banl, the acting chief of the Netherlands Indian Government Department for Industry and Commerce at Buitenzorg communicated last week by telegraph with San Krancixro regarding current market prict s there, and received the following reply Quotation copra dollars 144 oil cochin dollars 24057 words
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Article69 1915-03-29 8 The Government salt monopoly in NeUier lands India has now been converted into a distinct department entitled the Zoutregie" department, the functions of whi li comprise (a) the production and purchase of crude salt, (b) the commercial treatment and pack ing of the crude product, (c) transport and storage of69 words
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Article84 1915-03-29 8 Jesselton has again been suffering from a prolonged drought. In January only half ao inch of rain fell and in February none at all. Water is naturally becoming very scarce and a large number of jungle fires have resulted. The police have had to be called out cm several occasions84 words
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Article76 1915-03-29 8 A correspondent of the 8.N.8. Herald contributes the following to that paper Sir,— Your recent rendering of Mana Boleb as I don't thiuk reminds me of a couple of similar translations told me .v Singapore recently. These were:— Apa changkol What Ho Uarang Panas— Hot SiutT. lam sure you must76 words
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Article82 1915-03-29 8 Acccidiog to a recent telegram from 'h Haiphong correspondent of the Courier Siigjnnais eighty native artizens, including carpenters, fitters and blacksmith?, have beta recruited iv Indo-Cuina for work in Toulon arMual, and will very shortly be des patched to France. Their wages will be 45 Saigon dollars per month, plus82 words
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Article103 1915-03-29 8 The Governor of llntish North Borneo, with the approval of the Court of l»in ctur.t. has been pleased to constitute (a) an Advi sory Council for Dative affairs aud (b) District Councils for native affairs. The Advisory Council for native affairs will be so styled and its f auctions will103 words
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Article132 1915-03-29 8 The agitation of pheasants on the East coast during the North Sea fight has already been noted. An officer in the North Set states:— l will give you an incident that occurred with us in the North Sea. We have always a lot of seagulls following as about, and after132 words
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Article133 1915-03-29 8 The fifth anniversary of the Straits Chinese Physical t'u turintH was tx I. brateil at 3, Sit Wah Koa 1, on Saturday, luatiy vUitors and member* attending. The hon. secretary, Mr. Chan Mm Kiong, on behalf of the amocia tion delivered an address in the course of which he said133 words
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Article394 1915-03-29 8 Mr. J. H. Chalmers, lato of A. Harper and Co., Port Swettcnham, is now on his way to the fiont as a Corporal in the 11th battalion. Australian Infantry. Dr. A. Reid, medical officer, Larut, was recently admitted to the Taiping hospital suffering from an internal complaint394 words
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Article169 1915-03-29 8 A general meeting of tho D.jupoera India giri) Robber Company, Limited lin liqui dation) was held to-day at the registered •ffices of the company, French Bank Buildings. Mr. Percy Gold, the liquidator, proposed that the report and accounts, showing the manner in which the winding up has169 words
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Article198 1915-03-29 8 The prisoners who escaped from the gaol of li.'ic-Kan last October, and were ro captured, red-handed, after having resisted and wounded homo, of the native police sent against them, have just been tried, to tbo mnubtr of 58, before the court martial of Lang Son. Twenty-six of198 words
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Article249 1915-03-29 8 The P. and I), mail steamer Maloja, which arrived at Plymouth on February 20, with over 400 pasnoDgers, bad an exciting expcri cDCti when entering the English (liaunt I. The W.Htcrn Daily Mercury (Plymouth) states that on the m->rniiig of the "20th hlio wan steaming tovrardx249 words
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Advertisement455 1915-03-29 8 W. D. H. O. WILLSS THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE DE LUXE A PERFECT P;?E TOBACCO s OF ALL THE LEADING DEALERS J^BENSON'S J^^ K. WORLD-RENOWNED WATCHES <jg> Are the BEST. J WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS f LONDON MAKE. Gold Bracelet Watches from £8 Be., The £26 -Field." or ST nett The SANK455 words
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Advertisement102 1915-03-29 8 iUHAMBRft The Pisnssr Clnsmatograph Thsitrs, Beach Reas. PROGRAMME FROM 271H TO 318T MARCH, 1915. ■e>oond Show, «t B. IS p.m. Tbanhouser s Gripping Drama: LUCILE 3 PARTS. Sellg' a Sensational Animal Drama ALONE t'Se JUNGLE S PARTS. A British Comedy: A SUBURBAN PAL -1 I'i'I.KMKNTKII BY THE LATEST PATHE WAR102 words
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Advertisement11 1915-03-29 8 Latent advertisements of the day appear on pi^e 6 and 11.11 words
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Article3418 1915-03-29 9 FRENCH GUNNERY. Marked Superiority Proved. NAVAL WARFARE. Germans Attack Neutral Ships. Kiuter'i Teliqrams. London, March 27, 1 a.m. Paris evening communique: There have been artillery duels in the Nieiiport roxion. Farther south wo carried and occupied a farm in front of our linos at north St. Georges The3,418 words
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Article58 1915-03-29 9 Rkctkr's Telegram. London, March 27, 12.5S p.m. Tangier The English seven thousand ton cargo boat Trostburg has bnen wrecked off Cap SparU 1 and is expect* d to become a total loss. Thirteen out of a crew of seventy were rescued, heavy seas preventing further rescues.58 words
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Article38 1915-03-29 9 Rk 1 -Trie's Truokam. London. March 27, 1.3S p.m. Linseed, Argentine forty Sight paid; cotton seed 152 6 buyers, Guzorat 66/6, -Toria fifty two, rosafe«Oo; hemp, raid* linseed Si rV; oil 81 3 sellers. I38 words
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Article43 1915-03-29 9 Biuter's Tklrurahs. London, March 28, 10.15. Tokio Tbe Government has secured sweeping victory at the general eUctians with a majority of at least forty. The"result is welcomed by all shades of opinion as affording favourable conditions for domestic and foreign policy.43 words
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Article24 1915-03-29 9 Kn rr.K's Tklkhram. London, March IT. The Observer states that Lord Rothschild has undergone a serious operation but Ms condition is satisfactory.24 words
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Article67 1915-03-29 9 Providing Against Deficit in Selangor. (From Our Own Corrrspo/tdint.) Kuala Lumpur, M^arch tk At the annual meeting, of the Sulaogor Club on Saturday, tbe estimated deficit "of •5,040 was discussed, and it was decided to waive for the present the item depreciation 17,790. A proposal to wipe67 words
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171 1915-03-29 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) l]> .1.. March 28. At the general meeting of the Ipoh Club on Saturday evening, Mr. R. P. Brash was elected president. There was a long discussion on the question of enemy subjects being members round a resolution in the171 words
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Article39 1915-03-29 9 (From Ocr Own OMsMMR) London. March 27. Hikam pays 10 per cent, and places to reserve t'2 500. Anglo-Sumatra declares an interim dividend of V2>. per cent. Rubbers I are most active in the share market.39 words
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Article113 1915-03-29 9 The Editor is very pleased to publish the following Utter: Naval Base, Lowestoft, MHMJ 28. 1915. Sir,— The Secretary of tin; Vegetable Products Committee informs me that 180 cases of canned pineapple, <;if ts to Uir Meet from the merchants of Singapore, are bi-ii.g sent to113 words
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Article250 1915-03-29 9 DRAMATICS AT THE PALLADI UM. The Howitt Phillips Company bad am exceedingly good aud highly appreciative audience on Saturday night, when a luost amusiug perforuiauco was given of the f tree entitled What the Butler Saw." The butler, played by Mr. Wheeler Dryden, scorn. 1 to have a genius fur250 words
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Article1753 1915-03-29 10 COMMENTS ON THE SINGAPORE OUTBREAK. [From Our Special Correspondent.] London, Friday, February 20. Splash headings in the newspapers and big lines on the street bills told the people of London that an Indian regiment had lost its head at Singapore, that rioting had ensued, and that it1,753 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-03-29 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guiso and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun tc tbe frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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356 1915-03-29 10 In the new (Vol. XII, No. 4) quarterly number of the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute just to hand, is published the first of what is to be a series of articles on The Economic Resources of the German Colonies. The present article deals with356 words
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Article1206 1915-03-29 10 PROGRESS OF THE RUBBER AND COFFEE. Dividend Prospects. The fifth annual meeting of Kroewoek Java Plantations, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on March 15, when Mr. \V. S. Davidson, presided, and the other directors present were Messrs. J- H. McMichael, W. S. Jackson and O. A. Richardson. The1,206 words
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Article643 1915-03-29 10 Fierce Fighting in The Carpathians. A correspondent of the Bourne Gazette s"nds from Lvoff some particulars of tbo fierce fighting at Kosyuvka, where the Germans have, for some time pust, been making almost daily i tV.irts to IMI up a road fiotD Munkacs to Stryj, reports a Daily643 words
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Article344 1915-03-29 10 Fearsome Stories From Perak Wilds. A correspondent of the Times of Malaya writes: A gang of coolies working on Allagar estate had a s luiuwhat unusual c.\|>< nenco on Tuesday morning. Shortly after they had settled duwn to tlieir morning's work in a new clearing, they were344 words
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Article71 1915-03-29 10 Wi are informed by tlio lawn ti nnia captain of the Strait* CUMM lU citation Club that during the Easter holidays, ttnnis in it'-lnu have been arrangid to take pluc v it lp<>li and Penang, as folluwH Fm Jw Warn and Ho Kiiu Tuck will rt pretu-ut PMMtg, Dr. Khong71 words
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Article936 1915-03-29 11 COMMANDER BRIGGS TELLS HIS STORY. How He Was Treated. h cri'tery uf MM Ailiniialty announcethat the following communication liax been 'r«.Tn th. KabtMf i>f Em I'nit- .1 America, ISerlin, dated January 96:— Sir,— With reference to the statement which i» reported to have appeared in jwrH to tln>936 words
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Article45 1915-03-29 11 i -ceipta of tbe Sut/ Canal couii*ny in January atuooated to fr. ",'.450,000, against fr 10.M40A00 in tin- corrt«puniliiit! month »f 1•• 1 4 Tin ouiub.l of Ktiipa that pasted tl iou^li tin c. rial daring the month wa.«2B.\ against Ml in tbe previoaa January.45 words
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Article754 1915-03-29 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 29, IBIS. Messn. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following lilt of quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Share* are only uominal. Horn. Valdi rJuiaas. 2/- Allagar 1/0 I 1 An«lo J*v» 3/9 2/754 words
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Advertisement46 1915-03-29 11 l:eii Mr. Wtbatcr rote ol Wood*, lie Mid with ra»c, That Wood- were mot-tly timbtr And were all cotcpon d o' tnen But if Mi. W HH ».d to daj ht d fed a iii-wcnt >i Wood^i' "to millioaa Mtnply nxw TLe Woodn Great Peppermiut Cure.46 words
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Advertisement272 1915-03-29 11 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS THE MAXWELL "25" iv O& l^^aMe— ft jb'#^^^^^Al^bvhbl^hbE^^^^^^S^^^hk&vEh^3ESv^BSs FIVE-PASSENGER TOURING CAR. Fully Equipped. Price: $1,850. INSPECTION INVITED. Wearne Bros., Ltd., ORCHARD ROAD. THE FIRST MOUTRIE PIANO was made 20 YEARS AGO and is STILL GIVING GOOD SERVICE Call and Inspect oar latest Models. Solid Teak cases. Tropical Action272 words
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Advertisement292 1915-03-29 11 HIBBERT'S t 3 Star Whisky. Obtainable trom §5? ANN LOCK COY., (Sv. Battery Road, SINGAPORE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings. 88. Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 490 ADELPHI292 words
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Article2453 1915-03-29 12 FURTHER PROOFS OF GERMAN FRIGHTFULNESS." Arson, Pillage and Murder. A further notable addition to the lengthen ing list o( proved German atrocities in Belgium is made in a report, issned early in February by the Press Bureau, of tbe Com mission of Inquiry charged with tbe collection2,453 words
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Article1518 1915-03-29 12 1914. June 27. Assassination of Archduke FranxFerdinand and his consort at Sarajevo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4. Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and tbe French and1,518 words
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Advertisement197 1915-03-29 12 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY XO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant $3.90 CASE ALL DEALERS. THE LARGEST AND THE BEST PIER GLASSES Teak Frame Work (Pilkington, British Make) SOLD BY JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OniyAddNu ORCHARD ROAD. oni y Addr«» No Connection with any other Fnraituve197 words
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Article925 1915-03-29 13 The headmaster of Eton has sent the following record to the Eton College Chronicle of an Eton officer, which be has received from an Old Harrovian. It is an j example of the way in which thousands of Etonians have left all to serve their country The925 words
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Article183 1915-03-29 13 A huge submarine, 400 ft. long, 84ft. acroaa in the widest part, and of 5,400 tons displacement, is being constructed for the Russian Government. Some idea of the size of this monster may be gathered from the fact that it is eleven times as large as the183 words
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Advertisement392 1915-03-29 13 DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 /sr^^Si andto THE MUNICIPALITY l^f ggT'A'Sl THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \ji^_J~Wy JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. LATEX CUPS Different z»b and shape 0 Porcelain or Earthenware, White or Green Giaxei,392 words
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Advertisement12 1915-03-29 13 For Childrea'B Hacking Coogb at Nivht Wood! OtMkt Peppermiat Core U flj12 words
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Advertisement371 1915-03-29 13 Sailmaking AWNINGS, TARPAULINS. BOAT COVERS, SULS, TENTS, CANVAS BLINDS, ORE BAGS, MAIL BAGS AND CANVAS WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BY Experienced Sailmakers, under European Supervision, AX MODERATE RATES. SPECIALITY: WILLESDEN TREATED GREEN WATERPROOF and ROTPROOF TENT DUCK, for TENTS, LAUNCH AWNINGS, Etc., Samples and Estimates Free. MUSTER Co., Ltd.. SAILMAKING371 words
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Advertisement395 1915-03-29 14 't^.Twir^n^Zuun^ UMLtI HUO MmAL AMT EM MMPAMI PROBPBROUB and PROORBMIYB. THE 6RMLE*mRJL.UF?_ "■"'SSHML I"™'1 O* M Q W^Tt>U»», tm«ALCOM MI M,ONTO B »O« W ror an p«ru«>lan. apply A. T^f*. MpaaCn. DtrefMf INSURANCE. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. UNITED. Capital Bubsoribed....l2,6oo 000 Anonat paid np 600,000 Reserve tund 1,800.000 Hbao Omca, Homokomo.395 words
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Advertisement262 1915-03-29 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABBURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ESTABLISBBD 1888. O.r«ot Oovarnmant SueArvinlon, Oovernmant Audit. Policies are "WOKLU WIDE." and Non Forieitable Larga Net Surplus Above liabilities lor Reserve and ail outstanding olaims. N«w BuainsMSk, 1918, 0ver.. .19,870,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager,262 words
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Advertisement417 1915-03-29 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,*****0 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 BMerre Liability of Proprietors 116,*****0 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mi. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattendt n, Esq., Depot? Cbrirman. 8. H. Dodwdll, Bsq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T. M.417 words
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Advertisement443 1915-03-29 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED ISM. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000 Reserve Funds 8.790.000. President. Eazuyoshi Yaftiu, Esq. Vice President Kojoro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS Iyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Mm ami, Bsq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan).443 words
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Advertisement609 1915-03-29 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINAWaKE ANDCURIOS FROM SUNG TO MING LYNASDES AND KANGHI TO TOWK3ONG PERIODS; ALSO A NUMBER OF BLtCKWOOD DISPLAY CABINETS AND SChEBNS, ETC. (just arrived from tbe North, being tLe prop rty of tbe well-known Collector Mr. Lab Von Kte).609 words
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Article683 1915-03-29 15 SHANGHAI TO LONDON IN 22^ DAYS. Slight Effect of The War A correspondent at The Hague sends the North China Daily News an itinerary for the journey frcm Shanghai to London, via S biria, which is of great interest as showing how little the war affects the683 words
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Article362 1915-03-29 15 Dreadful Weeks Passed on The Pacific. A very interesting light has been caat upon tbe attitude of the commanders of the Scbarnborst and tbe Uneisenau daring their cruisings in the Southern Pacific by a letter which an officer of the former ship forwarded to a friend in362 words
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Advertisement318 1915-03-29 15 ADVANTAGES OF THE TIXHAM ENGINE Over Other* Engines. No water injection in working cylinder Economy in fuel consumption Absence of valve mechanism Simplicity of working parts Oil pressure lubrication No electric ignition Absence of deposit Perfect combustion Quick starting Low price. T|jr "TitVUftM Sole Agants for tha is <kmi Piese.318 words
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Advertisement272 1915-03-29 15 BY APPOINTMENT. Dunlop Motor Tyres. Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair OutfitsFull and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. Stocks held by all Oarage Dealers, or from THE DUNLOP RUBBER GO. (FAR EAST) LTD., 43, Robinson Road. The Straits Times FOR f.M.B. RUDER*. Toe272 words
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Advertisement35 1915-03-29 15 6, OTOMUNE COWPfINV. £TL MOST FASHIONABLE #SS? WATERPROOF COATS Silk, Cashmere and Cotton. /|J'j V *KTOCKED IN JMUT. SIZES T Twfrfc BEBT JAPANESE CREPE BHIRT3 Tennis and Office Wear. MOST POPULAR LOCALLY. 6. OTOMUNE COMPANY.35 words
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Advertisement411 1915-03-29 16 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTED. Wanted. Shorthand Typist for Shipping Department. Apply Adaui-oa. Gilfillan Co., Ltd. 28 8 n MOTOR BOAT WANTED. Wanted, Petro! Mctor Boat about 15 h.p. Apply411 words
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Advertisement370 1915-03-29 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIOENGEB TO LET. BELINDA andJUaMITA to <et furnished. Apply No. 9. Mt. Sophia. 16 v TO LET. No. 7, Cairnhill Circle. Apply Campbell and Bergsma, 61, Kling Street. 8-2 q ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSE. Apply at No 1,370 words
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Advertisement475 1915-03-29 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. I OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1 a, Raffles Qnaj, Ist and 2nd Floor*. Apply GUTHRIE A Co Ltd. 14 12 <> TO BE LET. Immediate entry. No. 74. Acaon Road. Apply to Stephen", Pao! It Co, 41 a TOUT. No 8, Cairnhill Circle. Apply 'o475 words
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Advertisement510 1915-03-29 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. 10 LET. FURNISHED. Blanche Villa," 77, Scotts Road. Apply on the premises. 8 8 2-4 FURNISHED FLAT TO LET. 2^, Iliv Crescent, TaDJong Katcng, for 8 rxonthb from lt>t May. A(.ply A. B. Baddtley, Gnthrie A Co Ltd. 28 8 a 38-4 TO LET. FULLY510 words
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Advertisement333 1915-03-29 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. Ship-Chmdteri, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer?, and Exporttrs and Co-miiiion Atents, Estates. Rice-Will and Saw-Mill Suppliers Sole Aokkts Fok "GLOBE BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING STEAM BOILERS Tel. Addrcßs: "OUANKIAT." Singapore. Codis usid A. B. C. fin Edition333 words
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Advertisement504 1915-03-29 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109, Market Street, Telephone No. 421. Sbipchaudk-rn. Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agents. Sou Aoinis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Bent Multiplier brand Hair Beltings. 1 7 80-6-It NOTICE. It is hereby notified tluit the Exchange Banks will be closed on FRIDAY.504 words
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Miscellaneous226 1915-03-29 16 Straits "(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoollane oas 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, 91 each inset ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 92. Inch Scalb Ratis226 words
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