The Straits Times, 14 May 1915
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Title Section13 1915-05-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.798 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MAY 14. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement176 1915-05-14 1 What Makes a Man Well-Dressed Not a pretty tie alone nor t good thirt nor a stylish waUtcoat but hU whole attire. In cTery department of Men* Fwnishingi onr line if selected 6t a m;.M who AsMM hat makes m man welt dtetsed. Only the kindstbe best dressed men spprore176 words
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Advertisement41 1915-05-14 1 KATZ BROS., LTD. SPECIALITIES IN FOR THE RACES Soft Felt Hats, Boots Shoes, Tunic Shirts, Sporting Coats, Handkerchiefs, Mackintoshes, Ties, Collars, Half-Hose, etc Special Window Display To-day KATZ BROS., LTD. THE STORE for Smart Things in Men's Weir at Moderate Prices.41 words
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Advertisement177 1915-05-14 1 ROBINSON CO. I AMDREWB SCORE REGISTER AND NOTES b s. a. no. 9 APERTURE SIGHT. ON SHOOTING. m Fitted with Patent 6-hole B. 8. A. All-Distance Score Register v^s eye piece as used at Bisley. also Refills for above. gj^ •fongoon 01 gA'^HSS. br^r^: .rp| FLANNELUTE PATCHES FOR tfrTETw^ CLEANING177 words
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Advertisement8 1915-05-14 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aoknts: AOAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., LTC8 words
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Article832 1915-05-14 2 (From a Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 11. The weather for several weeks has been lnusually hot and stifling. It is generally w id that at Koala Lumpur there are always tool mornings and still cooler night*, bat for ,he last month it has been anything but tool.832 words
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Article206 1915-05-14 2 At the beginning of last July, says The Temps, a celebrated French painter of military subjects was visited in his studio by a Breton, who for several years had served bin) aa a model, and who appeared to be in a state of great anxiety. "We are206 words
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Advertisement417 1915-05-14 2 M fTRADE W M W> I Thia ia to give notioe that tbe above Trade Mark is the property of the firm of Theeyanoa S"na, having it* pUcs of bncineea at No. 63, Market Street, Singapore, and that it is used by that firm as a Trade Mark in connection417 words
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Advertisement288 1915-05-14 2 PAJAM. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND ANI NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANBFER BOOKS NOTICE ii hereby given, that a Firs Interim Dividend of 10% has been declare! by tbe Directors on acoonnt of tbe year end icg bOth September, 1915, and notioe ii ale< given that tbe Transfer books of288 words
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Advertisement12 1915-05-14 2 ro- Children's Hacking Coogh at Nigbt Wood* Great Pineonnint Owe U M,12 words
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Advertisement237 1915-05-14 2 HOB ROY FENS' SftSl FREE ktlYs a&jU." 1 1 30 Samples 2d.| lllu.tr. t.rf C.talotv.t trM •polio. tl.. WHERE DOCTORS AND EMBROCATIONS FAIL Swelling of tbe knee can be immediately relieved and promptly cared by tbe ase of Little's Oriental Balm. Read tbis letter, from A. C. Lehman, Way nesboro,237 words
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Advertisement152 1915-05-14 2 ix is false: economy TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant tpeKeJU case ALL DEALERS. NEW GOODS: Specialities in Vases, Bowls, Flower Pots, Lanterns, Trays, Etc. Numerous designs to choose from. ALSO A good selection of Indian, Chinese and Japaness Silk Goods, Jewellery, Curios, Rugs and152 words
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Article591 1915-05-14 3 Suggested Tinning Industry For The Island. Dr. Joseph Pearson, Direotor of the Colombo Museum and Marine Biologist, has returned to Colombo after a short tour of some of the fishing towns and villages on the west coast of Ceylon. Dr. Pearson is preparing a comprehensive report of the591 words
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Article521 1915-05-14 3 Satisfactory Reduction in The Costs. The report of the Snngei Way (Selangor) Robber Company. Limited, states that the revenue account for the year to December 31 shows a profit of £25,624, after making allowance for proportion of management expense*, (or all home expenses, for upkeep of area521 words
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Advertisement182 1915-05-14 3 SAKURA After all there V^fc is Brewed 1* no dcubt fh\ Wi Wi WW from lly Beßt J^J J^J JL^ Malt and Hops The name "SAKURA" on a bottle is like the Hallmark on silver guaranteeing its Excellence and Purity. Sole Agents ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. FAR EAST OXYGEN182 words
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Advertisement556 1915-05-14 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. MOO-OHIM STEAM NAY. GO.. LTD. Dlroot Sarvioa to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Panang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bill* of Ladin, (or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Ohefoo Tientsin, Newohweng, Yangtsce Porto. For niosa, the Philippine*, eto., etc., etc. Steamara. Tons. Cotnmandei. Kdtsaho 4,898556 words
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Advertisement756 1915-05-14 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN LINE. Xo Marseilles and London. s.s. Kalomo Sailing about MAY 24th. s.s. City of Newcastle Sailing on or about JUNE TtH. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 1812 HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail756 words
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Advertisement463 1915-05-14 4 STEAMER MILIN6B. t.'& o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNa.NO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Bomeward (for Burope). I Connecting463 words
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Advertisement545 1915-05-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government, The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstrooted, and are fitted with545 words
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Advertisement646 1915-05-14 4 STEAMER BXILIHGB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Tringgana, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantaß, Tabai, Bangnara, Telopin, Patani, Singora, Laoom, Kohaamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Oil* OapsiPtup* .a. MAHIDOL May 17 May IS, 3 pm. BORIBAT 24 SB, 8 p.m. •a. ASOANG SI June S, 3646 words
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Advertisement621 1915-05-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre621 words
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Advertisement613 1915-05-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMYAART-MAATBCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." KOKTNIOHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, RELAWAN-DBLI SABANQ. COLOMHC, PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamer 1 are doe on or about tb< undermentioond dates OuTWaBA. HomWABO. 1915 IWIA OrotiiiH May U Vondel May 16 Prinn d Ned. May 38 Koninpin d. Prinses613 words
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Article108 1915-05-14 5 FIXTURES. Friday, May 14. High W»u«. Nil a.m., 10.15 p.m. Legislative Council, 2.80. Saturday, May 15. High Water, 111) a.m. 10 4 4 p m. Sunday, May 16. High Water, 0.2 p.m., 11.13 p.m. Monday, May 17. High Water. 0.:>6 p.m.. 11.15 pm Trafalgar meeting. Pateraon, Simons,108 words
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Article196 1915-05-14 5 To D»t. Katu Pahat Ainu liiu 3 pm M.-l in fM Uiemcn 2pm I. Swcttonham and Tclok ..D'-'in Kinta 2 pro Malacca and Muar Lady Weld pm fontianak IS. Ilin Guan 3pm ImWN| Clieribon and ISaUvia Sin^kawang Bpm Katavia Orotius 4 pm liangkok Helios 4 pm Kota196 words
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Article42 1915-05-14 5 ..IKT SIN ,I»r 28 kpril 1 ipnl 8 Ipril 9 V pril 14 kpril'22 kaaMM Jay 6 foj H lay 12 S'liAlM ultK. U »D» IN L.O April May 19 8 10 Al»iv» April 19 May 8 May 1042 words
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Article103 1915-05-14 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 am. on May 13, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. KlanK 139-15 Inner Roads Lady Wild Miodrroo No. t Wharf I:. in Mm (ivan Inner Koads Oriental P. and O. Wharf Hock Keng Inner Roads Ainsj Hin Hunt:103 words
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Article120 1915-05-14 5 Tlie Itritmli troopH used to blow up the Otrman po«ition on Moot St. Kloi 6.1100 kilo nr»iiiin< b l:i,oCO Ib.i of dynaimto. It is stated in military circle, that 70,000,000 rifle cart rirtgf in I 7 urn -liiui' ana cartridges Were WKil daily by lli< Franco Hritisli (oroes120 words
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Article161 1915-05-14 5 EXCHANGE. SiNOAPoaa, May 14, 1915. Oh London Bank 4 m/s 2.4. V 1 Demand 3,4 Private 8 m/a 2/4 j On India Bank T. T. 174J On HoNOKONu...Bank d/d 30) On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 89) On Java Bank T. T. 142 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns161 words
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STOCKS AND SHAKES.
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Article203 1915-05-14 5 f? 8 18 1 Bnyeri. Sellers. Value (J 10 10 Ampang 7.2S 7.75 1 1 AyerWeng 0.3S C.45 10 10 BeUt 2.40 2riO 10 10 Bro*n£ 0.50 075 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.50 10 10 KintaAmooatian 7.00 41 41 Kioto Tin 1.14 8 1.17.0 41203 words
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Article646 1915-05-14 5 I?"? 6 1 Bayers. Sellers. Value (2 J 2/- 2/- Allaeai 1/10) 3/1 4 41 41 An^lo-Jivi 4/- 6/3/- a/- Anglo- Malay 7(8 7/6 2/- a/- Batang Malak. 1/- 1/8 £1 XI Batn Tiga 2.0.0 1 4.0 2/- a/- Bekoli 1/2 1/8 £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.11.6 1.15.0 41646 words
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Article128 1915-05-14 5 Bayer.. Sdler.. II 41 B. Smeltina Co. 18/S Hill 41 Pw*. 1.8.0 1.8.6 Bleotarie Tmjt 2,7 8/ 10 10 Frue* Ne»ye 68.00 58..*>0 60 60 Hammer Co. 105.00 115.00 100 Howftrth Bnkine 80.00 100 7%Pref. «5.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynjud Co. 11.00 100 100128 words
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Article43 1915-05-14 5 United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6 £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,575,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 45% of 1907 11,600,000 norn Spore Municipal 4*% of 1000 11,000.000 norn Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,00f 10% di» Spore Municipal 4% £800,00. 9243 words
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Advertisement10 1915-05-14 5 For Übroaie Cheat Complainta, Wood. Oreat Peppermint Cure la. U.10 words
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Advertisement625 1915-05-14 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PALLADIUM Singapore a Premier Theatre, ORCHARD ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I! Eit-i (how at Ip m Uiual Show It 1.11 p m AftßP you have Joined the Singapore Town Quant .I.io the Or. at Aiiuj cf PALLADIUM PA I KON S. We are Recruiting New Patrons N IG625 words
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Advertisement237 1915-05-14 5 THE BEST ARMY IN THE WORLD. THE BEST CIGARETTES IN THE WORLD. CIGARETTES. BS. fIT Bt VIRGINIA /I /S No. 355 leaf Per tin of 50, (3C cents. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factories by the ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Britain's Greatest High-Class Cigarette and Tobacco Factory. MAYNARDS The237 words
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Advertisement81 1915-05-14 5 3 FEATURES 3 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. For m. Few Nights Only THAT SENSATIONAL DITEO'IVC DRAMA i MASTER CRIMINAL (In 8 Reel* Visualised horn the Work of Honor de Ba Mat TPOMPB L* MORT" OAUMONT GRAPHIC, KO. 14. At 8-16 Sharp FIKiT SHOW AT I 8 I The81 words
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1054 1915-05-14 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 14. TOO PROID TO FIGHT." We remember remarking at the time of Mr. Woodrow Wilson's election to the pre sidency of the United State* that it was a perilous experiment to place a scholarly theorist in a position which is eminently one for the man1,054 words
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Article20 1915-05-14 6 The Presbyterian Church Choir meet* for practice, for the sacred concert, to-day, at 6.15 p.m. A full attendance is requested.20 words
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Article34 1915-05-14 6 Tbe London Gazette recently contaioe I tbre» notice!) cancelling the a^poiutuieu[» of Messrs. Edwin BecL>*teiu and Car! Becbatein, trading as Mr. C. Bechntein. as paujiorte uianuiaoturers to tbe nn. ibu (juoen and Queen Alexandra.34 words
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Article26 1915-05-14 6 Tbe opium sale at Calcutta, nn May 5, realised thirteen lakhs, sixty six thousand rupees, being an increase of twenty two thousand rupees on last month.26 words
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Article33 1915-05-14 6 In the ppelin raid on the Norfolk and Essex coants on April 16 no person was killed, and no one appsars to have been injured. Three horses and an old hen were killed.33 words
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Article32 1915-05-14 6 The Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, in presenting their 46th annual nport, congratulate the Fellows that tbe mt<mber<<bip tias reached 10.0J0 for the first time in tbe history of tbe Institute.32 words
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Article32 1915-05-14 6 Under tbe auspices of tbe Methodist Episcopal Tamil Epworth League, there will bn a special musical evening in tbe Short Street School at h. p.m. to-day. All arc cordially invited to attend.32 words
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Article38 1915-05-14 6 On April 1 there were 8,868 French officers and 238.49S men in captivity, 5,140 Russian officers and 604,210 men, 647 Belgian officers and 3U,6:0 men, and 520 British and 20,807 men a total of 812,808 officers and men.38 words
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Article44 1915-05-14 6 A strange meeting of two brothers named Munro, separated for many years abroad, took place the other week at the head quarters of tbe Artists' Kifios. One brother came from Ceylon to join this regiment, and the other from Japan with the same purpose.44 words
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Article44 1915-05-14 6 Tbe battleship London, which has been figuring in the Dardanelles, was once under orders for tbe China Station, but did not go there, the Japanese having made that un necessary when Admiral Togo destroyed the naval powtr of tbe Russians in the Far East.44 words
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Article48 1915-05-14 6 The Army Council have notified that two majors and seven captains is the authorized establishment of those ranks in an iufantry battalion of the new armies. In units where there are majors or captains in excess of the above numbers, they will be absorbed as the vacancies occur.48 words
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Article51 1915-05-14 6 The guests of the King and Queen at Windsor Castle have a long list of temperance drinks to select from now, for almost every known teetotal drink has been obtained for the royal tables. Home-made lemonade and baik y water are still popular, although some prefer ginger ale and ginger51 words
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Article53 1915-05-14 6 Mr. H. E. Stantcm, late manager of Messrs. B. S. Lloyd and Co. lin liquidation), was on May 5, at Bombay, committed to sessions for alKged criminal BMMh of trust in respect of Its. 27,000 from the Russo Asiatic Bank, and Rs. 18,000 from the Comptoir National Utscompte dv Paris.53 words
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Article65 1915-05-14 6 Tbo price of bread whs to be raised throughout London on April 19 to 8)d. for tbe quartern (41b loaf," said Mr. F. C. Finch, secretary of the Londou Master l> ,!<■ i Protection Society. On the outbreak of war the price of bread in London rose from .">Jd. to65 words
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Article61 1915-05-14 6 Tbe third anniversary of the M E. Tamil Bpwortb League will be celebrated in tbe chapel of tbe Short Street School on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. when the Key. H. B. Mansell MA, will speak on tbe subject What the League is Doing in America." Mr. E. It. Hebbard has61 words
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Article57 1915-05-14 6 Tbe returns compiled by Lloyd's Register for tbe quarter ended March HI show that, excluding warships, there were 471 vessels of 1,587,467 tons gross under construction in tbe I'uittd Kingdom. The tonnage now under construction is about 40,000 lens than at tbe close of tbe previous quarter, and 803,003 less57 words
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Article84 1915-05-14 6 Tbe gunboat Cadmus, tbe crow of which rendered such very valuable assistance in the stamping out of tbe uiuiinrers uf tin sth Light Infantry at Singapore, is one of the bos: kuown little ships uf Urn China SijuadroD, cays the L. in.l C. Kxpi- There is hardly a river of84 words
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Article68 1915-05-14 6 Tbe American correspondents in Paris have signed a joint protest against the action of two American journalists win rtcently, while at the German front, so far forgo', themselves as to fire at tho opposing trenches "We vigorouily protest both against the uianmr in which these two correspondents interpreted their duties68 words
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Article112 1915-05-14 6 On tbe Cracow front, no»r Ztklioyn, a HM*M BjajMMl has adopted an Austrian biby, whose parents have disappeared. The biby is I .okeil aft«r by gigantic Tcbuvash soldier from the Volga, who, ou the strength of residence in IBM I'niU-d States, professes to be an expert nurse. Heariog that milk112 words
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Article126 1915-05-14 6 The Chinese Government lias gent a memorandum tv the Political Conference, eui bodying; a propotial fur tb<> creation of tbe post of Inspector of Conservancy Affairs. In the days of tbe Mancliu regime, there was such an official whose chief duty it was to look after tbe conservancy affairs of126 words
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Article347 1915-05-14 6 Lieut.Col. E. W. Comyo, R.0.A.. ha» been posted from R.0.A., Hongkong, to officers' si»ge coarse, Lydd. L'r. Lepino, son of the popular M. Lepine, ex Prefet de Police in Paris, has been killed at St. Marie -aux Mints. Mr. V. C. Teall, a director of the Waterman347 words
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Article70 1915-05-14 6 Capt. E. W. M. Frost, Intelligence Officer, Headquarters Office, wishes us to publish a notice warning the public that thu road to Ktanji and Woodlands, beyond Hukit Tiuiah. should be urn d with caution, as it is reported that aruicd mutineers have been si en near Ilukit70 words
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Article264 1915-05-14 6 Since Mr. Mathieson Lang and his London company visited Singapore abojt three years ago, no other ambitious theatrical enterprise has been tried in Singapore, although, be it said, tbe material success of Mr. Lang's visit might have encouraged more of the kind. We are given to264 words
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Article301 1915-05-14 6 About 8 p in. last Thursday, nays the Malay Mail, one of the nursing sisters «f the European HospiUl returning from Kuala Lumpur, after leaving her rikisha and while making her nay towards tbe nurses' quarters, was suddenly surprised at seeing a man make his appearance from301 words
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Advertisement127 1915-05-14 6 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BO E I* TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in Hi. SEALED BAGS. FINEST ASSAM BLENDED W I?JEHJGL. rLLNDED ■■^^■1 ■■^^^B PRODUCED F<)OM ■■■1 IN THE CAREFULLY BEST SELECTED I^^H TBA DISTRICTS VARIETIES H^l >N INDIA TftAOC MARK. MODERATE IN PRICE 1 lb. Tins127 words
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Advertisement206 1915-05-14 6 Tbe Dramatic Film of Tbe Hour. A MAGNIFICENT DRAMA IN FOUR PARTB. AT THE ALHAMBRI Th« Pl«M*r CiMfnatotr.ph Theatr*, Beach Road ■eoond Show. n.t o. l s p.m. Patbe'a Dramatic Masterpiece: URSULA'S INHERITANCE Drama la 4 PASTS by M. Daniel Rich*. Found**) on U«SUU» MIROUET The Famoui Hovel by Honor*206 words
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Advertisement11 1915-05-14 6 Latest advertisements of tlie day appear on page 5 And S.11 words
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Article2523 1915-05-14 7 FIERCE BATTLES FOUGHT. Germans Thrice Suffer Defeat. Accounts by Eyewitness. AMERICA AND GERMANY. Strong Note on Lusitania Outrage. llniMi'j Tklkiirah. I. milon. May 1 2, 20.10 pm. Field Marshal French, in a bulletin, states II lit i istwurd of pres last night we repulsed another attack southward of2,523 words
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Article85 1915-05-14 7 Rai'TSß'S TILBORAMg. London, May 12, 9.60 p.m. The Hon. Neil Primrose replying to Mr. Philip Suowden, said the Government had been in communication with the Japanese Government regarding the possible bearing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance on Japan's demands on China, but there had been no occasion to85 words
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Article50 1915-05-14 7 Kki-tkk's Tkliqram. London, May 12, 8 30 p m. The Ba«t Indian railway loan is quoted at 97J. Financial circles attribute its nnn success to incidents arising oat o( the Lusi tania, also to the fact that short term issues are favoured in the present uncertain times50 words
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Article1024 1915-05-14 7 Even the moat fatuous optimist mast be aware that there is need for more men in the local defence servioe. We would therefore ask the heads of European businesses to look over the list of their staffs and use all their influence to induce young men to join1,024 words
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Article42 1915-05-14 7 (From Oub Own Corrcspondknt.) Penang. May 13. The following final dividends arc announced Ledbury 10 per cent., to rcservo £6,000 Lanodron 10 per cent to reserve £12 000: Cluny 6 per cent. Third Mile 17; per cent., forward £6,000.42 words
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Article109 1915-05-14 7 (From Oir Own Corrkspondknt.) Ipoh, May 13. At a meeting of the Council of tho F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, the view was expressed that though there was no shortage of labour in Perak, limited immigration to the extent of replacing wastage would not be unwise. A letter109 words
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Article57 1915-05-14 7 (From Oca Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 18. Judgment has been given in the Supreme Court, by Mr. Justice Ebden, on the claim of 1 10,000, damages for alleged wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. The Judge found that the proceedings were taken by the military authorities and not57 words
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Article63 1915-05-14 7 The suit was one in which Mahomed Ibrahim sued Oooa Letchaman Nadar. The plaintiff was tried and acquitted by a Field General Court Martial for causing a false alarm, an offence under the Army Act of 1881 the defendant was a witness against him at the Court Martial and plaintiff63 words
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Article139 1915-05-14 7 The London and China Express of April 16 says I —In the rubber share market a considerable amount of business continues to be transacted. Inquiries are plentiful each day, and it the market does not close with quite the same number of transactions as occuried daily early139 words
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Article283 1915-05-14 7 London, April '25. A horrifying 'ecord of the German atrocities at hinact, in Belgium, where the Frrnch and German tr(>"|m first came into contact last August, las been brought to light. It is conta.ned in the diary of a Belgian lady, who has since died in283 words
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Article27 1915-05-14 7 A second contribution, amounting tv Al.ixo from Japan Chronicle readers in Japan, Korea, and Formosa, has been roc* iv. <1 at home, by the Xationil Relief ft'ud.27 words
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Article658 1915-05-14 8 Steamer Kinta Pays for The Damage. An intcieating judgment was given yesterday afternoon in the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Earnsbaw after bearing tbe Admiralty action at the instance of Kavana Mohamed Hossain against tbe Straits Steamship Co.'s Tnasr.il Kinla (manter, captain Stack). Lieut.ComtuamltT .1 iliuian, K.N.R.,658 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article39 1915-05-14 8 sepoy Lines Oolf Club. The Uilies' medal competition fot May r> -ulti-d in a tie between Mn. Nicholson and Mrs. Loroiu. Scores M'«. Nicholson 4« 8 48 Mrx I. .mi- 4fi 8 48 Mr- Poirce 49 8 4639 words
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Article93 1915-05-14 8 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Tbe results of yesti t ,y's play were HBSB BMMbii -A Class. Mist A brims and Dr. Naugbton 15.3 beat Mr, .iti I Mrs. Yowler her. w.o. MI\KH DiKHLKS— B C'LVS.-. Mrs. de Coartois aud Mr. Seeward 16 2 beat Mrs. Peirce and Mr. Potts owe93 words
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Article237 1915-05-14 8 M. Mill.r.m.l. Minister for War, speaking in tli.' French lUiaiuber, gave the fullowirjg indications concerning the progress of the French artillery. The output of manitiona, be said, wax now 600 per cent., as compared with tbe output at the beginning of the war, and would soon237 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter264 1915-05-14 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Referring to recent correspondence in your columns re employment of Germans on British-owned estates, 1 think in many cases the directors most be unaware of tbe nationality of tbeir employees. Such, I think, must be tbe case in the264 words
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Letter268 1915-05-14 8 To Tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I should be very mucb obliged if you would grant me a small space in your esteemed columns in order that I should draw public attention to what is becoming an intolerable state of affairs at tbe landing stages.268 words
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Article322 1915-05-14 8 A change of programme is announced for tbe Palladium to-night, when tbe star film will be a three reel drama, Tbe Trap," io which Miss Irene Bordoni, tbe lady detective, figures very prominently. Tbo production is fall of sensations and thrilling incidents and those who like strong fare322 words
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Article27 1915-05-14 8 Tbo Crown Drapery has just unpacked a shipment of tbe latest bats, trimmed and untriuimod, as well as flowers and wings. These will be on view to-morrow.27 words
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Article27 1915-05-14 8 The Prefecture of Police in Paris baa just ordered the expulsion from France of five tango professors. An order forbidding tbe danoe is about to be drafted.27 words
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Advertisement46 1915-05-14 8 Mary ba 1 a litt'e lamb. As ive-jont dotli know. And Mary bad an awful cod II r poo: trams rattled ►o. Bat taary a'*o bad good stn-e, Ol that yuu ma/ be sure Hhe'a well and ttrong agin all thanks To Wood,' Uioat Pe/permint Care.46 words
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Advertisement439 1915-05-14 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "STANDARD"wos EATEB Arriving by s.». Glenturret, May 27. "STUDEBAKER" Arriving by s.s. City of Naples, May 15. "8.5.A." Arriving by s.s. Polyphemus, May 21. "FORD" Arriving by s.s. City of Naples, May 15. WEARNE BROS., LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Penang, SOLE AGENTS. THE FIRST MOUTRIE PIANO was439 words
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Advertisement334 1915-05-14 8 NICHOLSON'S t4% LD TOM GIN BiMrl'liMilfltS r)RY GIN OLD TOM GIN LONDON Purest spirlt Made ENGLAND A$ SU. HIBBERT, WOOOROFFE CO., LTD PENANG, iIN(ORr»ORATKD IN ENGLAND), anncnas KIANG Ku«a«. Lumrour, I&EREMBAN. F. BK. B. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner DANCING AFTER DINNER On Saturday, May 15. I^TJSIC BIT THE F^I^ISI^IT TRIO334 words
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Advertisement196 1915-05-14 9 BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. REMARKABLE SUCCESS OF THE Columbia '\]%Z' J^L JKg Records. £1,250 already subscribed In Royalties to tbe Prince of Wales s Fond. HUNDREDS OF WAR IBLECTIONI INCLL'ODIO JL JL JL Jt*^ h* JL w. JL C196 words
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Advertisement733 1915-05-14 9 NOTICESNOTICE. NOTICE ia hereby given, thai tbe books containing the rents ol all grants and leases of land within the Settlement of Singapore M revised by tho Governor in Council under tbe provisions of tbe Crown Lands Ordinanoe or in accordance with tbe conditions of the loams, are open for733 words
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Advertisement184 1915-05-14 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 THE MUNICIPALITY f THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. \Jrs^s?si^ J JOHORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HINGGHEONG ft COMPANY. Adelphl184 words
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Advertisement428 1915-05-14 10 or Peace Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OXHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HBAOOFFIOB. wl n .h M tTH«u..,lhg>por«i LOHDOM OFFICB 38, Old Jawr*. 8.0. The Company has £20,000 deported with the Supreme Court of England, and complies428 words
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Advertisement226 1915-05-14 10 INSURANCL^^ POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, ■4 Manager. BOYAL INSURANCB COMPANT, LIMITED, FIRE AND LIFB TOTAL FUNDS BXCEBD X19.000.000, THE bABOBST OFKICB IM THB WOaLL BOUSTEAD A Co.,— AgtnU. COMMERCIAL JNION ASSURANCB COMPANY LIMITED. FIRB, LIFB, MARINE ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE AND226 words
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Advertisement443 1915-05-14 10 BANKING, HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver $18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 115,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman, 8. H. Dodwell, Esq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq, G. T. M.443 words
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Advertisement422 1915-05-14 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of 430 each m £1, 200, 000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd., The London County and Westminster422 words
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Advertisement370 1915-05-14 10 MIES BY AUCTION^ SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE CAUSE OF LOW FOOK TIN Plaintiff. VBRSOS SEOW CHIT LIN Defendant. To be held at No. 64, Spottiswoode Park Road, On Saturday, May IS, ISIS, at a p.m. All the household furniture comprising marble tip tab'oi, teak sideboards with marble tops, carved acd370 words
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Advertisement187 1915-05-14 10 AUCTION BALE Of TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EXCELLENT-TONED COTTAGE PIANO BY BRUN3, ETC., At Powell a Co.'s sale-room, On Saturday, Mat 16, at 11 a.m. Now on view. POWBLL a CO.. Auctioneers. 116 M 5 AUCTION BALE Of A LARGE COLLECTION OF SCHOOL BOOKS, To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng187 words
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Article999 1915-05-14 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Proposed File Day After The War. Baron von /aylen, tbe president of tbe Automobile Club of France, has put forward the proposal that at tbe end of tbe war an automobile fete day shall be held to celebrate the invaluable assistance999 words
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Article105 1915-05-14 11 Dr. Edward Atkinson, Master of Clare College, Cambridge, wbo recently passed away at the age of 95, failed to break (be record for longevity in tlir I Diversities made by Dr. Routb, Master of Magdalen, Oxford, wbo died just 60 years ago in bis hundredth year, ltoatb forms a fauiou*105 words
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Advertisement232 1915-05-14 11 1 SAFES ALL BATNEB SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Resisting." NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire, i NO RATNER improved thief RESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full232 words
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Advertisement154 1915-05-14 11 BY APPOINTMENT. DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair Outfits Full and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry.; Stocks held by allJGarage Dealers, or from THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. Z LTD. 43, Robinson Road. AIT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER OZPOI 81 7 1154 words
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Advertisement155 1915-05-14 11 WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? If we give you the n< cesearj instructions Here ia the proposition. Send for a copy of tbe KAMSHASTRA. W.j shall send it free and even post paid yoa will tave tbe mom y you are spending on worthless medical preparation?. THE GREATEST BUSINESS in155 words
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Advertisement435 1915-05-14 12 THE VERITY PLOUGH (MABBEY-HARRIB) Capacity 8 in. wide, 3 to 8 in. deep. SPECIALLY SUITED FOR RUBBER ESTATES Price: $25 nett. AOENTBI Adamson, Gilfiiian Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. PENANG AND MALACCA. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, Compositors for tbe Straits Times (Dews department). Good salaries given to able men. 8-5 n SHORTHAND435 words
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Advertisement239 1915-05-14 12 j ARTICLES FOB SALE COCONUT SEEDLINGS FM SALE From well-grown troes. For particular! and prices, apply to A. FRANKEL. Siglat Estate, or at Victoria Street. 317 FOR BALE. rUnrfsom9 Ytllow Motor Car, 4-83ater Krit in good rnnnkg order. Price II.COO. Apply W. p. w. Ker. c/o Faterson, Simons Co., Ltd.239 words
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Advertisement491 1915-05-14 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUAN IT A to 'et furnished. Apply No. 8. Mt. Sophia It OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. 4 pply OIITHRIB k Co., Ltd. H-12 a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at491 words
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Advertisement516 1915-05-14 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOUT. Compound House No. 103, River Valley Road. Immediate entry. Apply to David and Sons 804 396 COMPOUND HOUBE TO LIT. No. If, Balmoral Koad, Gas and water laid on. Stabling, garage. Apply to 95, Cross Street. 136 36 6 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No.516 words
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Advertisement429 1915-05-14 12 mncEB. GUAM MAT ft CO.. 87. Philip Street Ihlp-Chindlart, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer* and Exporters and Commission Agents, Estates, Rica-Mill and Saw-Mill Suppliers. Sou Aobnis For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDBAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRBSBRVING BTEAM BOILERS Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT," Singapore. Codis csbd A. B C. 6th429 words
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Advertisement538 1915-05-14 12 KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 100, Market Street. Telepbono No. 421. Sbipohandlors, Government and Munioipt. Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoimtb The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 11 800 16 "WOLF' BRAND STOUT. WE HEREBY NOTIFY that We bave. from tbe loth May, 1915, been538 words
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Miscellaneous239 1915-05-14 12 Straits "(bimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane oas wants ot every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 pet foui lines for on jor two insertions. Notioes of Births, ktarriagos, ot Deaths, if not exceeding f ur lines, II eaoh inser ion. For p.p.c. c urds, on page 8, $J.239 words
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