The Straits Times, 29 July 1915
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Title Section13 1915-07-29 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.863 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JULY 29. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement272 1915-07-29 1 I I A FEW GOOD THINGS g^g, LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS U^~7~77^*| In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment UM&r^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the nfcrn:ffLT ,^llH eBt u p you272 words
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Advertisement145 1915-07-29 1 Ijl NEW BUPPLT OF I'HIS1 'HIS MASTERS VOICE" GRAMOPHONES. MODEL L.C.O. with Double Spring Motor. /^p^j RECORDS MASTER'S <r —^T~ B 8^ ZONOPHONES. i%^^ MODEL H B. O. MODEL H. E. O. with Double Spring Motor. with Double Spring Motor. Many Other Models also in Stock. ROBINSON 4fc CO. MIIIHMIII145 words
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Article893 1915-07-29 2 DIVIDED COUNSELS IN GERMAN NAVAL STRATEGY. Prince Henry's Plans. H. C. Kerraby, the Daily Express naval correspondent, writes Oerman naval activity of a sporadic kind io tbe Baltic baa been followed by a visit of Grand Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia to tbe newly-captured port of893 words
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Article197 1915-07-29 2 Id answer to the German programme of I building aeroplanes of a type more powerful than those in aae by any of Ibe Powers at tbe outbreak of tbe war, Oreat Britain is also at work on a Hupur biplane. It will have four motors and a total197 words
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Advertisement232 1915-07-29 2 ORNAMENTAL CEMENT TILES Order* executed according to custowerw' own requirement* a* to colour arrangements. SAMPLIS OP COLOURS AND DESIGNS MAY. BB SEEN AT OUR WORKS. TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS Works and Office* i No. 94, Sungai Romd (Adjoining Ruebore Canal). HUTTON'S^^= "Pineapple" Hams and Bacon Supplies always in stock. SINGAPORE232 words
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Advertisement516 1915-07-29 2 ABOUT YOUR RHEUMATISM. The joint* and musulea of ptople snffericg from Rheumatism and Lumbogn are like the binges of an old neglected gate. When the gate is being opened the binge" show tbeir bad condition by cr aking and r< fusing tg ■wing «a«ily because they am clogged with rust.516 words
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Advertisement533 1915-07-29 2 NOTICES. CHANGE OF AOORESS. Toe Offioe of Mr Cbua Lip Sian O^hop Cbiat Hong, Agent* of h.s Kheng Seng)," baa been removed to No. 28, Telok Ayer Street. 197 ,-ls THE UNITED MALACCA RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED NOTICE i« hereby giveo, that the Direc ton bave declared a fin il dividend533 words
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Advertisement801 1915-07-29 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. All peraoos oltiming refund of Assessment lin ret-peot of house* vacant for any portion of the half jear ending 80; h Jane, 1915, are hertbv reminded that such claims must be seit in to tbe Comtnisci nerM on or before the 80th July, 1916. Tne Commi-aioner* have801 words
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Article685 1915-07-29 3 Everything Risked in Cause Of Liberty. The Chicago Daily News, which contains more special war new* than any paper in America, and has stoutly supported the cause of the Allies, although published in a town predominantly German in racial interests, contains a striking tribute to685 words
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Article357 1915-07-29 3 Some Remarkable Stories from The Front. The following are extract* with which a Colombo contemporary baa been favoun d. from a letter from tie wife of a deeaaacd M P., a titled lady in the West of England. to a Mind in Ceylon, which describes an357 words
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Advertisement566 1915-07-29 3 WlHlßP^^^WWllHllllllllilßif^SEllillW Do you suffer from 5 Nerve Troubles S Our ner\-e* are like an intricate network of telegraph wires They are controlled S B and nourished by a portion of the brain known as the nerve centres. The con- Btf dition of the nerve centres depends upon the condition of566 words
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Advertisement179 1915-07-29 3 Is Up-to-Date Shaving for SensiPrvnare rutr. Dip broah In hot water and rub on Cuttrura Soap urn rat). Tben nuke lather on tea* nil [uhHHn ■biipT nlHi finffCTv. Makeaiecood latberuw and thav*. Rub bit of (Milcum Otntmcst over ahaTcn parta (and on uralp If any dandruff or ttcnlnc) and wa*h179 words
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Advertisement450 1915-07-29 3 Is your Baby contented? Your baby can be contented and happy, a joy and pleasure to you, only S his food utiifiu him. B:ihy should take his bottle to the last drop, should sleep peacefully, and week after week gain m weight anJ health like this baby, steadily building up450 words
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Advertisement493 1915-07-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, j P. OJ STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBMANQ, OBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLT MOUTH AND LONDON. Throogh Bills of Lading issued tot Ohio* Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amenoan Port*. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Bomamard {for Swop*). From493 words
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Advertisement524 1915-07-29 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. N.T7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with all the524 words
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Advertisement761 1915-07-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THEBIAM STEAM NAVIQATUN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Pot Kretay, Tringgaaa, Bisat, Semerak, ftlelaataa, Tabal Baagnara, Telapin, Patani, Singors. Laeoa, Kohoamai, Baadoa, Langsaen Taka, Ohumpcn, Koblak and Bangkok Out Otpartur« a.s. BORIBAT July SI, 3 p.m. B.». ABDANG Aug. 2 Aug. 4, 8 p.m. as. YUQALA 9 „11,3 p.m. s.s761 words
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Advertisement618 1915-07-29 4 STEAMER MlUim. MEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LIMITED, AND 6HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY, CO.. LTD. The Oompules' stean.' »rt d^p»«oi:i bom Liverpool outwards for (be Stt cChinfc and Japan overj week aod Iron J&pa: homewards for London. Amsterdam anc Antwerp every fortnight; tor Oenns Marseilles and Liverpool and for M»r?eiUe« Havre618 words
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Advertisement574 1915-07-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAARM*AATBCHAPPM (STBAMSHIP COMP\NT) "NEDERLAND KORTNIQHTLV MAIL SBl'.VlCh RBTWBBN JAVA AND AM3TBRI \M VIA SINOAPORB, BBLAWANOBLT 9ABANO, COLOMBO (optiomal) PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamers are doo no or about »h< ondamentioned dated i OoTWAat- Himwiin. MM Uln Vondei Ang. 6 Rembrandt Aag. 7 Koningin d M<*i Koningin km 30574 words
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Advertisement1177 1915-07-29 5 STEAMER BAILIHG3. BTE*MEBJ*IUHBB. STRAITS STEAM SIHPCOMPANY, LIWITED: J^^JTJ!! 'SL hong Shanghai, and to Galout t a via Psntng, from Singapore. m ■»<* aam nillAliltl/ Taking cargo on thorough Bills of Ladii, QIMHAPHRP ANll RANRKDK 'or Canton, Macao, S«atow, Amoy, Chefoc OIHUArUIIsW mill DHIIUI\UI\i Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtaae Port, Kor mosa. the1,177 words
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Advertisement499 1915-07-29 5 (fo I o^fe NO. 5 ROYAL xSJzg/ The Master Mo I TELUK AVER WHARVES A JtiSm*^!!^ i^« n e^pSKS W*l! L)enes Competition. TENDERS will be reoeived until noon, Jl K Qnnniantinn oil n tu n 14th Augurt. 191 J. by the Sin R .pore Harbour M II bu PP lantln499 words
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Article766 1915-07-29 6 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. SiDgapute, Jaly 29, 1916 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and hare Brokers, iarae the following list of quotations this morning The quotations oa Sterling Sharpe are only nominal. Norn. Valui Bums. Sillies. 2/- AUuu 1/11 3/8 1 Anglo-Java 6/8 0/9766 words
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Advertisement239 1915-07-29 6 Fire-proof Godowns of Reinforced Concrete CHEAPER THAN STEEL LAST FOR EVER NO UPKEEP Dosigna and Estimates from BROSSARD MOPIN REINFORCED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS. SINGAPORE. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED I JUST ARRIVED I I Tbe attention of the Public i« called to our newly opened useful goods. Various kinds239 words
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Advertisement1055 1915-07-29 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PICTURES YOU WILL WANT TO SEE FIODBK IN COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Atth. £~4 ymr Q«V^|^^^ off Cnema >- C^sW {^9 JL X^l Beach Road BY THE SEA. TO-NIGHT! S5 c ,i"9.15 TO-NIGHT!! A LAVISH PRODUCTION WITH A NOTABLE C4ST: A FIEND AND HIS FRIENDS IN a LONG1,055 words
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Article118 1915-07-29 7 FIXTURES Thursday, July 29. High Water O.i'J p m 11.57 p.m. Penang ltaors. Friday, July 30. Higb Waicr. 0 :>9 pm B. I. homeward mail closes. M. M. outward mail expected. Saturday, July 31. High Water. 0.42 a.m., 1.80 p.m B. I. outward mail expected. St. Andrew's118 words
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Article318 1915-07-29 7 To-o»». Malacca, Colombo an.l Bombay Jinaen Mara 2 piu Bangkok IVn%og 2 pin 1'oDtianak B. Fo Soon 2 pm P. DicksoD and Port Swi'tu-nbam Sappho 2 pm Malacca and Muar Ivaka 2 pm lit>Dgl.alis, Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Mr Ian V. Hogendorp 2 pm Batu 1'abat318 words
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Article229 1915-07-29 7 The mail trains from Singapore for the north luave T»nk K>*l station daily at 7a in ami 7 p.m arriving at Kuilt Lumpur at 7. is p.m. au I I »'i i vi., respectively. Tbe through uspreiiH to l'enang leaves Kuala Lumpur at H a.tu. duly, arriving at229 words
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Article28 1915-07-29 7 >uMiward M. M. steamer Atlantiijut' Mt Sa it 4 pn. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive bare at about noon OB Friday, July 30.28 words
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Article108 1915-07-29 7 Our att mtion has been called to the fact tint oar arrivals in London are mucb behind thaw published elsewhtnv Oir rule is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in tho Post Olfloe uotices, and no later date than that printed above has been108 words
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Article83 1915-07-29 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Kaka 28 7-16 Inner Roads Krian Ucck Hye Ho.-k Eo« II a Huat Cheang II 1 1; Keng Azmere >■ Hock Oan Sanit Mena Klieny Seng Wilbelm 297-15 Kancbow M. hi-a No. 7 Wharf Merging Inner Roads Japanese. Jinsen Mara83 words
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Article341 1915-07-29 7 Hostile Forces Who Prayed Instead Of Fighting. The terrible plight of the Poles is vividly pictured by a writer in the Journal de GeneveFur nine months, says tbe writer, three iiumtnoe armies have beon fighting in Poland. Tbe Russians have invaded Austrian Poland tbe Germans Russian341 words
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Article159 1915-07-29 7 Outward. Tbe following passenger booking* to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instaooes, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this lint in London Per P159 words
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Article130 1915-07-29 7 Id oonimemoratioD of the Japanese Coronation oeruuiony, tbe current year's natal uikou uvres will, according to tbe authorities in the Kurt) Admiralty, bo carried out upon tbe largeßt scale ever attempted, the field of operations extvndiug from Tokio Bay to the Houtliero aai of Kvii-liij. lv tlie130 words
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Article165 1915-07-29 7 EXCHANOE. Sinoapou, July !t9, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4.,*, Demand '1,4 f^ Private 8 m/s 2/4 ft On India Back T. T. K6£ On HoNOKONQ...Bank d/d 24 On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 104 On Java Bank T. T. Uv On Japan Bank d/d 1181 Sovereigns buying165 words
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Article195 1915-07-29 7 v3£l BDyerB SeUer9 -10 10 *tt*"R B 25 660 1 1 AyetWtJ: n.86 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.25 2.86 10 10 Kampu 0.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.80 1 00 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 KinU Tin 1.14 fl 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 8.75 4.25 10 8.25195 words
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Article671 1915-07-29 7 RU BB ER. t BB 6 3 Buyers. Sellers. Value (2 3/- 2/- AUagai l/ll 2 8 41 £1 Anglo-JaT* 6/6 7/8 3/- 3/- Anglo Mala; 8/- 9/3/- 3/- Batui* Malak. Ilj 1.8 41 41 Batn Tig* 2 5.0 2.: 0.0 2/- 3/- Bekoli 1/8 1 t j 41 41671 words
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Article129 1915-07-29 7 41 41 B. SmeltiM Co. 18/8 16 9 41 41 Prel. 1.4.8 1.5.0 6/- 5/- Bleetrie T'wmya 2,0 8/--10 10 Fraser Nora 50.50 51.00 50 60 Hammer Co. 115.00 12 ).C0 100 Howarth Brakioe 85.00 100 7% Prof. 03.00 100 100 Rati Bro, Del. 80.00 10 10 Mayoard Co.129 words
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Article48 1915-07-29 7 United Engineers 6% 11,234 600 lorn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore M onicipal 6 1 1 ,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 4^% of 1907 11,000,000 norn Spore Municipal 4J «of 1909 $1,n0r,000 atm Sport" Municipal 4 2.i¥H ,0»] 10% 1 Spore Municipal 4 £MX ,000 B%dii48 words
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Advertisement184 1915-07-29 7 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE B O E 1^ TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY A WAR OFFICE ENGINEERS MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINERY FOR ALL MINING POWER PURPOSES. HEAD OFFICE WORKS Erlth, Kent, England. LONDON OFFICE 3. London184 words
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Advertisement94 1915-07-29 7 REAL NAVAL WAR FILM THE TREY O'HEARTI HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH NORTH BBIDOB ROAD. TO-NIGHT! 9.16 TO-NIGHT!! THE TREY O'HEARTS EPISODES THE COUNTERFEIT ROSE 9 AS THB CROW r-LllS (4 REELS IN ALL). Tbe Most Fieroa Naval Engagement Film taken «itb.tbe crrmU sio 1 of the A ltd F ueU WITH94 words
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1163 1915-07-29 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JULY 29. GERMANY AND THE SUPERMAN. Three pamphlets on the war lie before us and we have been reading them oonscien tioasly. The first contains some lectures on The Evolution of Germany delivered last February at Hongkong by Commander A. Sasmann, R.N. The second is the1,163 words
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Article18 1915-07-29 8 The output of tbe Tongkab Harbour Tin Dredging Company for thu week ended July 24 was twenty-six tons.18 words
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Article19 1915-07-29 8 Tbe roll of advocates and solicitors admitted to practise in tbe Supreme Court of tbe F.M.S. contains 10J names.19 words
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Article19 1915-07-29 8 During tbe second quarter of 1915, 1,184 immigrants entered Negri Sembilan. Of these, 639 were Chinese and 229 Indian.19 words
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Article27 1915-07-29 8 Tbe Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company have received the following information from tbeir Shanghai station Communication with North China station totally interrupted, typhoon, restoration uncertain."27 words
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Article47 1915-07-29 8 Writing under yesterday's date, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state that The copra market has since our last report been a declining one but to-day there is a slight recovery. Quotations may be given as 17.45 for fine aundried and 96.95 to 17.15 for fair to good qualities.47 words
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Article59 1915-07-29 8 All interested are welcomed to hear Mr. E. A. Brown's paper this evening on a his tory of music in the Christian Church, and some views on present methods, at the Y.M.I' A. at 8.45. Next Thursday evening, the subject of Mr. Harington's paper will be A few facts about59 words
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Article62 1915-07-29 8 Fortnightly special services will be held in tbe Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, at 580 p.m., daring August and September, when tbe bU>v. W. Cross will preach on tbe following subjects August 1, A Year of War August 15, Conscript or Volunteer August 29, The Fate of a Neutral September 12,62 words
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Article65 1915-07-29 8 Mr. Loke Chow Kit, visiting Malacca, addressed tbe members of the Chinese Lawn Ttnnis Club on the urgent need for funds to relieve tbe sufferers by the floods in Canton. A subscription list was at once opened and the members present subscribed over $3,000 amoDg themselves, with a promise to65 words
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Article68 1915-07-29 8 The Negri Sembilan Planters' Association, with the assistance of representatives of the Indian and Chinese communities, is arranging for a patriotic meeting to be held in Sereniban at 11 a.m. on August 4, the auni veroary of the declaration U war against Germany. The meeting will be of similar nature68 words
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Article66 1915-07-29 8 Mr. Hagbes, who at present is AttorneyGeneral in the Commonwealth Government, ih spoken of as tbe most probable successor to Sir George Reid as High Commissioner of the Commonwealth Government in Great Britain. Sir George Reid has given in bis resignation on account of health reasons. During his tenure of66 words
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Article70 1915-07-29 8 There is a curious coincidence in the retarns from the Dardanelles. Among tbe wounded are Lieutenant Basil L. Fletcher, Lieutenant P. C. Fletcher, Second Lieu tenant M. K. Burrows, and Second-Lieu-tenant Eric J. Barrows. All of them are in the sth Manchester, and all are sons of members of tbe70 words
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Article80 1915-07-29 8 The Australian Commonwealth Government on Jane 26 called for tenders for the salvage of tbe once notorious German cruiser Emden. as she lies beached and battered in the Cocos Islands. Tenders are invited for tbe salvage of the Kruden as she now lies stranded on North Keeling Island. Tenderers must80 words
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Article103 1915-07-29 8 Seven yonng Chinese, of the clerk class, were charged in the Kuala Luupnr police court yesterday wiih gaming. Ins|>ectnr Newman said that this was a test case, stating that tbe point to be decided was an to whether gaming between friends constituted an offence in the same way ah gaming103 words
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Article131 1915-07-29 8 Some details were recently published in a German paper by Dr. Scholz on the working of the Hamburg. Amerika motor ship Chris tian X (ex Fionia), which has been captnred in the Persian Golf. A comparison is given between this vessel and the modern steam ship Uckermark, of similar size,131 words
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Article129 1915-07-29 8 The loyalty of the Ceylon Tamils in Malaya is to be conspicuously shown by the important contribution of a fully equipped ai'craft, at a cost of £2,260, and the money is solely to be collected from among the Ceylon Tamil residents, who are mostly Government servants and traders. A central129 words
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Article464 1915-07-29 8 The death has taken place at Sydney, at the age of ,!8, of Mr. Viotrr Truroper, the finest batsman that Australia has produced. Lt. Col. F. A. Jacques, who Las be< n killed at the Dardanelles, was in command of thu 14th Ferozeporn Sikbxaml saw service in464 words
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Article143 1915-07-29 8 The many friends of Captain Henry Mallinson, Ist Battalion, the King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), who was here with his regiment until going to the front last autumn, will be proud to read the record of his conspicuous gallantry which earned him tbe Distinguished Service Order. Tbe143 words
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Article204 1915-07-29 8 The question of the reserves now actually possessed by the belligerents in a vital one. An official statement by the French War Office, says the Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent, is exceedingly interesting, and will not be read with much satinfaitiun by the enemy. The question was204 words
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Article236 1915-07-29 8 A correspondent of the N. C. Daily Niws, writing from Snchien, says We have just bad an anasaal execution m the city, a young yamen runner losing his life for want of filial respect. He had been reported to the magistrate and imprisoned last year on236 words
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Advertisement286 1915-07-29 8 NOTICE. From the Ist August we shall open our own Branch in the district of MALACCA, at 23, River Side, Malacca. Telegrams:— CALDßECK, Malacca. Tel. N0. 62. CALDBECK, MCGREGOR CO. Wholesale Retail Wine Spirit Merchants. t~LAWSONS jjjk Liqueur Whisky. J JaV^lh- FOR THE MAN F DISCTIMINATINO TASTB M W Price286 words
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Advertisement191 1915-07-29 8 ALHAMBiA Tbt Pieimr C immatotrt ph Theatre, Itich Road. las «how,S-15pm. Britain a Famous Historic Battle WOLFE OK THE CONQUEST OF QUEBEC a ttuawNtout Five part Production A production with dramatic situations, inteaoely thrilliop. presenting realistio battle scenes, superb acting, and beautiful photography. WIFFLES IN LOVE AND WAR IN a191 words
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Article1775 1915-07-29 9 EASTERN STRUGGLE Russians Still Holding Firmly. TURKS AND GERMANS. Intense Bitterness And Conflict. Rrl-tkr's Telrorams. London, July 27, 8.30 p.m. Amsterdam: Tint the Russians are fighting magnificently is evidenced by to night's licilin communique, the whole tone of which shows the situation to be unchanged It admits a1,775 words
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Article37 1915-07-29 9 (From Ocr Own Corrrspomdrnt.) London, July 38. Selangor United pays 6 per cent. Vallambrosa profits are 434,870, brought ia £5,730, to reserve £5,000, forward £6,780. Rubber is under 26. The share market is steady.37 words
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Article34 1915-07-29 9 (PaoH Our Own Cosrehponornt.) Peoaog, July 30. Following are tbe scratching* for to day's race* Race I.— Pentetre. Race 3.— Tom Tom. Race 3.— Accelerator. Race s.— Betting Bill, Welcome One.34 words
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Article51 1915-07-29 9 The Bishop of Durham, speaking on June 28, said (bat he had been informed on excellent authority that the Kaiiier had expressed a desire to lay waste the Tyneside from New cattle to the sea. The Kaiser had added It I can do that, I shall not bare fought in51 words
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Article2091 1915-07-29 9 RESOURCES AND THE VIRTUE OF THRIFF. From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 3. We shall fight to the end, to the last farthing of our money, to the last ounce of our strength, to the last drop of our blood." —Mr. Asqnith. The clarion cry of Mr.2,091 words
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Article617 1915-07-29 9 Good Demand but Prices Slightly Lower. The Singapore Chamber of Commnrce Rubber Association's 201 st auction was beld on July 28,1915. Offered for sale Pis. 8.776.0H or 508,477 lbn. (tons 224.76), sold Pis. 2,( 66.19 or 27.\492 lbs. (tons 122.98). Prices roalised Tbe next auction will be617 words
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Article192 1915-07-29 9 Duel Between German and Belgian Commander. Travellers passing through Cairo from Uganda have informed lteuter's correspjndent that British operations in German Bant Africa are now proceeding satisfactorily. They relate atrangu tales of the lighting. Oae incident was the meeting of a c .mpany of blacks, under the192 words
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Article1893 1915-07-29 10 EVIDENCE BY OFFICERS OF BOTH VESSELS. Order That Was Not Obeyed. The Marino Court inquiry into tbe sinking of the Norwegian steamer Vivat as a result of a collision with the HongkoDg steamship Brisbane, in the vicinity of the Horsberg light, in the early morning of1,893 words
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Article417 1915-07-29 10 Fhirty-Five Years Without A Trip To Europe. A good many in Malaya will have met or heard of Mr. M. F. Gross, an old Java and Siam band, to whose recent death the Bang kok Times of July 10 makes this reference:— We regret417 words
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Article84 1915-07-29 10 Information has onen received in Siain to tlm tlTect that Mr. Arthur M. Mel 'lure was struck by a recklessly driven automobile immediately af lor leaving a tram car, in San Fraiicibco, un tbe evening of May 28. I) ath was I radically instautaneous. The remains weii' lubtrtd in Sunset84 words
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Article1098 1915-07-29 10 Address of Counsel For The Defence. The last stage in the trial of Boey Lian Cbin, for criminal breach of trust as a banker in respect of 1108,078.16, was entered upon this morning at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Earnshaw and a special jury. Yesterday afternoon1,098 words
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Article1161 1915-07-29 10 Changes Effected In Methods Of Working. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Bandjarsarie (Java) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on June 29, at the registered offices, 3-4, Great Win Chester Street, E.C., Mr. E. U. Mjreau (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said1,161 words
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Article1552 1915-07-29 10 (From Our Owv Cobrbspondint Kuala Lumpur, July 28. If it be true tbat the land which has no history is a happy one, we are passing through a period of the greatest felicity that the Federal capital has ever known. Tbe clocks in government offices are ticking1,552 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter220 1915-07-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l see a report of a meeting in your issue of yesterday's date, headed up Malacca Planters Is this really a meeting of a Planters' Association I One rubs ones eyes, and wonders what on earth the managers who220 words
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Article62 1915-07-29 10 Notes in General. Members of the Singapore Ladies' Hide Association are reminded that tbe Walker Shield competition will be held at the Ralestier Range, at 4.30 p.m. today. On Thursday, August 5, at 4 p.m., a lecture on ladies' shooting and miniature rifles will be held in the62 words
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Article59 1915-07-29 10 5.C.C. Tournament. Following was the result of yesterday* tie:A Outt Imuk Teale v. Terrell, postponed. B Class kHHa Zebnder beat Day, 6 4, 6— i>. To-day's Ties. L'lMMi 1..NM11. Tyler t. Lpcott. U Class Sinolks— Final. Chill v. Zehnder. Friday's Ties. B Class Dochi.ks. Mackay and Blackwell v.59 words
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Article65 1915-07-29 10 We arc asked to draw attention to our advertisement with reference to an a<liiiir-*iuu of MriMii| the patent of Jackson's latent Rubber Suioko Curing and Drying Apparatus. It appears on pagt> b. The sale by Messrs. Powell anil Co. of marine stores, tlio MMMta ol ilie Ni.rddeutscher65 words
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Article1450 1915-07-29 11 Substantial Reduction of The Costs. f The eighth annna) general meeting of the j Strath irons Hubber Company. Ltd., was held at Kdinburgh on Juno Mr. Robert C i M.c chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman said 1 am glad to say that the past year has1,450 words
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Article729 1915-07-29 11 West-end Shops Crowded With Bargain Hunters Now that the summer sales have begun, the feminine mind is once more contempl*t ing bargains of all kinds, from face powder to Paris models. There are spUudid bargaius to be had," said an American, Hushed with the morning's hunt." Powder729 words
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Article162 1915-07-29 11 Mr. W. O. Pollen, manager of the Kuala Lumpur Station Hotel, is a member of a family with a remarkable record of soldier Her* ice, being one of six ttons all in tbe army before the present war broke out, the vi having an average hi r vice of sixteen162 words
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Advertisement350 1915-07-29 11 LMEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. :for:d THB UNIVERSAL CAR Price: $1,450. If you deal in VALUES you'll appreciate the FORD. Its SIMPLICITY, its ECONOMY, and its DEPENDABILITY give it a VALUE that cannot be measured by its price. The FORD is the ONE CAK in WORLDWIDE SERVICE. WearniTbros., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala. Xjumpuv, Ipoh350 words
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Advertisement42 1915-07-29 11 2 ENTIRELY NEW PLAYS 2 THE STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road To-Morrow, Friday. ZORAIDA $«turd»j, July 11, NAZIM. lunday, august 1, RAYNOLD TISBACH. Y. L. TAN. Manage*, w OO TO iO> W. i. aARCIA. > FOB $100 *VS)^ $700.42 words
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Advertisement489 1915-07-29 11 <L VITALI'S CHIANTI. PWr (Italian Red Wine). Sole Importers: toyi^ 1 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., ■MpHßj^ LIMITED. ~*-^Hu£^a2^^*^ (Incorporated in England). RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner On Saturday, July 31 BY THE FJk.'i^lSlA.lSr TRIO ADELPHI HOTEL SPECIAL OINNER TO BE FOLLOWED BY A Masquerade Ball On Saturday Nitflit, July 31. Weather permitting,489 words
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Article819 1915-07-29 12 Reasons for Building Machines in Great Number, C. G. Grey, editor of tbe Aeroplane, writes is Tbe Evening Standard It is highly satisfactory to see that coalition in the Ministry does not mean that all comment on Govern ment actions or inactions is to cease in819 words
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Article309 1915-07-29 12 The Supervision of Official Advertisements. In the House of Commons, on June 10, 1 Sir L. Chiuzza Money asked the Prime Minister if bis attention had been directed i to the official recruiting advertisement bead ed "To the Young Women of London," which begins with the words,309 words
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Article487 1915-07-29 12 Scottish Clergyman Starts A Munition Factory. Just as Rotten Row arose superior to the handicap of a mere name, so Goose Green, Dulwicb, is destined shortly, says The Evening Standard, to drop any possible suggestions of tbe poultry yard in the newer and larger interests487 words
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Article577 1915-07-29 12 Subscribers' Motion for Return Of Money. Mr. Justice Neville, in the Chancery Divi sion, has beard a motion by subscribers to certain sweepstakes advertised in John Bull, who deoi.'ed the return of their money. The plaintiffs rere Mr. Robert Fisher Robert3on and Mr. Frank Leonard Bale on behalf577 words
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Article1667 1915-07-29 12 1014. June i 7.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo. 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 the1,667 words
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Advertisement318 1915-07-29 12 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE! DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBEICANTS OILS GREASES FO* ALL PURPOSiS STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. THE FACT THAT THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT MELBOURNE INMAN H. W. STEVENSON PADMORE'S BILLIARD TABLES la proof that it ia the RIGHT Table. Po not318 words
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Article894 1915-07-29 13 Real Greatness of Captain John Graham. Saracen contributes tbe following to The Daily Chronicle In a desolate tract of the South African veldt lie the remains of Freddie Tait. In that corner of Belgium, which will be for ever England, another equally famous soldier golfer894 words
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Article130 1915-07-29 13 One of the curious side effects of the war is tbe boom at home in second-hand furniture in middle-class and working-class neighbourhoods. A piano dealer who sells compare tively low-priced instruments on the instalment system stated that ho had sold more within the past few weeks130 words
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Article132 1915-07-29 13 The Ordre pour le Mc'ritc, which the Kaiser is reported to have conferred on the hero who sank tbe Lusitania, is a Prussian decoration. It was founded by Frederick the Great, and has two clasw s, civil and military knighta. If the Kaiser has awarded tbe132 words
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Advertisement153 1915-07-29 13 The UNION w (Bj z~. thTunion trading coy., SINGAPORE. THE "GARRETT" SUPERHEATED STEAM ENGINE (Fixed, Semi-Portable, Portable designs) v^f in fuel |O| Increase profits by reduciDg Costs. lap \L \M BJRf L '*£?<" T^^^-^^B^^rj^mmmt Mr- I The most successful and satisfactory results on pfP 1 THE BORNEO CO., LTD., ""SSSSI"153 words
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Advertisement186 1915-07-29 13 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF ft W*^ Mama MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR THB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL" THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT. %gV HIOH-CLASS Aflk TAILOR 1A vSir and °utfitter-186 words
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Advertisement500 1915-07-29 14 PvAcrm Famine or Plenty. Lifb Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar Y¥AB «r XTBAOBJ, WiiAT OVJSHCR PROPERTY IS 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Th. Osaavany has M9O 000 depositsd with th. Suprem. Court of England, and compUes with the Britiab Life Assurance Companies Act in500 words
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Advertisement275 1915-07-29 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. BUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWS, 6-8 Mansjief. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANT, LIMITED, FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FUNDS EXCEED 4v!0,000,000, rsui LABoasT omen in tbb would. BOUSTBAD k Co.- AgmU. GUARDIAN ASBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. Subscribed Capital £.',000.000 Total Invested Funds.275 words
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Advertisement446 1915-07-29 14 BANKING. HONGKON6 AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600.000 at 2/- 115,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTOR*. Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Bag P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M.446 words
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Advertisement512 1915-07-29 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTKK Paid up Capital n 80,000 Shares of 420 each 41,900,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Propriotora... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The512 words
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Advertisement590 1915-07-29 14 INSURANCE. OUR POSITION as at 81it Marob, 1915, reveals a most satitfa:tory condit'on. ASSURANCE IN FORCE $16 773.420 AS^URANCK RESERVE FOND 4,i7« 343 INCOMB FOR YEAR 1,915,767 Inoorpcrated in Hrngkrn>i, rrgistered in Great Brittin according to tbe AsHurancr l nmpaoics' Act (ltKH)i, in India accord ry to the Indian Life590 words
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Advertisement358 1915-07-29 14 AUCTION SALE Of 49 4/12 lOZEN JAPANESE STRAW HATS, 16 DOZEN ENAMELLED SLOP PAILS AND SUNDRIES, ETC., To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee k Co.'s Saleroom, On Friday Jcly 80, 1916, at 11 a.m. CUING KENG LEE k CO., Auctioneers. 28-7 39-7 MORTGAGEES SALE On Wbdnbsdat, Ar.usr 4,358 words
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Article661 1915-07-29 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Fuel from Molasses. Mention was made in this column some weeks baak (writes Mercury in Tbe Sports man of June ft), of a rumour that a South African firm was manufacturing from molasses a motor spirit wbiob, it was hoped,661 words
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Article411 1915-07-29 15 Good Houses Despite Other Distractions. There has always been a good deal of discussion, particularly in recent years, about the decline of plays, the successor and failures of the theatre, and of box offices prices, too. At the present moment, says a correspon dent in tLc411 words
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Advertisement183 1915-07-29 15 1 SAFES ALL RATNER 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. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. p^U CENTRAL SINGAPORE183 words
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Advertisement142 1915-07-29 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Stelastic Tyres Give ML GREATER MILEAGE \^m' <'0f? PUNCTUBELEBS NON-SKID W Sole Agents QA J^S>^ INTERNATIONAL. TRADING CO +|gjgggj» C.&B.English Soups iiil— 30 Varieties All Delicious fcs=*> The Cuisine of142 words
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Advertisement39 1915-07-29 15 NOTICE. Albert von der PfordteD. son of the late Cb. von der Pfordten of Deli, Sumatra's Ea>t Cotst, is rrquetted to oommanioate at one with his father 1 Executor, Mr. A. Bernard. THE MO&T, HADLEIOH, SUFFOLK, England. 34-7 80-739 words
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Advertisement37 1915-07-29 15 NOTICE. Any claimH againnt the £<tete cf tbe lite B. M. WOOLLCOMBB should be sect to tbe undersigned not later than August 10, 1916. J. C. H. DAKBY, Cable Depot, Kippel Harbour. 24 7 B 7 837 words
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Advertisement473 1915-07-29 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEINU Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTtD. Wanted, Compositors for tbe Straits Times news department). Good salaries given to able men. SB7 a SHORT-HAND473 words
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Advertisement311 1915-07-29 16 WANTS. MVIW GUESTS WANTED. Airy rooms. Tennis. Close to town, moderate, English management. 1 eer^ul, c/o S Times. 18-7 ia-e NURSE WANTED. Wanted for Batavia, European nurse for girl ot four years. Apply Zeta," c/o Straits Times. 2M n BHORTHANO TYPIBT WANTEO. Wsntei immediately, a shorthand-typist with pr.Ai.m expeiience. Apply311 words
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Advertisement517 1915-07-29 16 TO BE LET M SOLD TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply ODTHRIB A Co., Ltd. 19-8 a OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1-a, Baffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors, ipply OUTHRIB A Co., Ltd. 14-11 o FLOOR TO LET To let, lad Floor, No. 8, "inarms t>trve». ttup^'f*"517 words
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Advertisement530 1915-07-29 16 TOJE LET OR SOLD FURNIBHED BEASIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA. to «ct furnished Apply No. 9 Mt. Sophia 1-8 o TO LET. No. 7, Saint Thomas's Walk Entry Aagast 1. Apply to 6, Telok Ayer Street. 167 29-7 SEASIDE REBIOENCE TO LET. 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid530 words
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Advertisement313 1915-07-29 16 WJTICEB. GUANKIAT&Co., 87. Pblllp Street «hiß-Ch««Xlsrt, Bovsrnmsnt and Municipal Ceatracters, Senarai imsortsrt and Exporters, Estate, Die* snd Saw Mill Suppliers and Commission Agents "GLOBE BOILER FLUID, For Cteanlnr and Preserving Iteam Boilers Tel. Address: "GL'ANKIAT, Telephone Noh. 1174 and 1288 .Private 1460) Codis dsid A. B C, 6th Edition, and313 words
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Advertisement523 1915-07-29 16 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street Telephone Nr. 491. Shipohandlers, OoTprnraent and Manioipa. Contractors, Butate Supplier! and Com mission Agents. Sols Aobmts The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. it toe it JLOST. DOS LOST. REWARD OFFERED. Black flat-coated Retriever, belonging to Mr. Seah Bng Tong,523 words
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Miscellaneous241 1915-07-29 16 Straits Thirties. ADVERTISEMENT KATBS.— Misc; Hue ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II pet foot lines for on or two insertions- Notioee ot Births, dorriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f jut lineB, tl each iuset ion. For p.p.c. c wds, on page241 words
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