The Straits Times, 17 August 1915
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Title Section13 1915-08-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.878 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 17. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement275 1915-08-17 1 K A FEW GOOD THINGS at* LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS can A^\ 1° cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN. MULLIGATAWNY and SSJUHU VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the 1 ""!H i m?^il best Soup275 words
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Advertisement52 1915-08-17 1 ROBINSON CO. ..usx unpacked, B ELECTfIIO TORCHES I AND ALLSIZES iDRY BATTERIES. All Torches are L<2j A i fitted with i n ft" *>■"■» Metallic Filament 1 Bcsl RUSSIAN CAVIARE At BOLTER'S, Europe Hotel Buildings. I I 'V. at? rlf^^Bi l \^B 1^ J I FOBBED^ 1 >■' m J52 words
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Advertisement49 1915-08-17 1 MARTELLS 1 BRANDY. r Soli Aoints: S ADAMBON.GILFILLAN' I CO LTC ASHCROFT'S BILLIARD TABLES Awarded Two Qold Medals. Contractors to U. M. Ucvtrnment. Sole makers and patentees of the Aero extra low casbions. All sizes In stock. Prices md partioulars from Soli Auints A. FRANKEL ft CO. Victoria Street.49 words
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Article1009 1915-08-17 2 Each day now the Hector adds a name or two to the roll of honour as the young fellows go away and now he has commenced to underline some of the names with red, and adds a red marginal note wbiob says 'killed in action.' Among1,009 words
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Article135 1915-08-17 2 The erase for legal gowns, write* Tbe Englishman, hat now spread to the makhteara of Bengal. A few yean ago tbe vakils obtained peraiixsion to wear gowns j black gowns were suggested by the vakils, but a« these would bave led to their being mistaken for135 words
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Advertisement316 1915-08-17 2 cH.<z.~d CEMENT TILES o^.^.. Orders executed ac jording to customers' own requirement 1 M to oolour arrangements. SAMPLCS OF COLOURS AND DBSIdNS AT TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 94, Sungei Road adjoining Roohore Canal Shave Yourself. You shaved this morning but how Easily and naturally, with a Gillette Safety Razor316 words
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Advertisement589 1915-08-17 2 ONE YEAR OF PERFECT WOMANHOOD. Even after early teens, and perhaps to the days 1 1 middle life, few women enjoy perfeot wonvailv health oertaiolj La* ma ,j spend twelve months free from anii.tu health tronbles. Why should Na'are's mnat perfeot work" ■offer so mnoh The indispositions 1 1 yoaog589 words
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Advertisement119 1915-08-17 2 JAPANESE WHITE ZINC PAINT Its EFFICIENCY and COVERIN6 POWER is conspicuous. TRY AND PROVE IT FOR YOURSELF. Can be had at all Chinese Contractors and Shipchandlers. PAINT of Different Colours. NOVELTIES in JAPANESE CURIOS and PORCELAIN. T. NAGAI CO. J-K-L, Europe Hotel Buildings. KELLY WALSH, LTD. SINGAPORE. Agents for H.119 words
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Article556 1915-08-17 3 Cook's Experience of Married Life. There was much laughter in the King's Kencb Division on July 8 during the bearing of a breach of promise action brought against a widower with four daughters by a widow with three. In tbe result tbe lady obtained Xl'O556 words
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Article318 1915-08-17 3 Butchered to Make Okayama Holiday. The remorse of the Ancient Mariner, says tbe Japan Chronic!'', who shot tbe albatross most have been quite a pleasurable sensation compared with that of the Japanese who, the other Sunday morning, overcome in a vain endeavour to quench his doyo thirst,318 words
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Article132 1915-08-17 3 Arrangements are being made at tbe initiative of French tourists clubs to set apart a day to be called Tbe Day of tbe 75 in honour of France* celebrated gun which has so signally helped the Allies to maintain their artillery superiority over the132 words
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Advertisement273 1915-08-17 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD-UPYOUB HEALTH with o^-<^\ ESSENCE O« FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAVAICA Pronounced b» the HICHIBT MfDic»L AUTHORITIES the most TSitTLr TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY. ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a273 words
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Advertisement260 1915-08-17 3 PREMATURE BALDNESS Due to Dandruff and Irritation, v Prevented by Cuticura. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heaL Daily shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional applications of Cutioura Ointment (tently ruhbod into the walp skin will do much to promote huir-growing condition)). Sample Each Free260 words
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Advertisement529 1915-08-17 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Whicli IkM now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty529 words
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Advertisement498 1915-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. KOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued tor Jhina Coast, Persian Gull, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oa or about MAIL LINES Homtwara (for Burope). I Conneotins498 words
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Advertisement517 1915-08-17 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, onder mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed ana constructed, and are fitted with all the517 words
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Advertisement719 1915-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAtiQATMN CO.. LB. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Tringgaou, Bisat, Semerak, Kelaniaa. Tabal Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Siagora, Laooa Kohnamai, Bandoa Langsoen Taka, Champon, Kohlak aad Bangkok Ou* Departure a.a. MAHIDOL Aug. 18, S p.m. a.s. BORIBAT Aug. 18 21, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANQ 88 26, 3 p.m.719 words
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Advertisement622 1915-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despatch- t from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards tor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and f^r Marseilles,622 words
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Advertisement599 1915-08-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOKVAART-MAATSCHAPPIi STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVIOB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN- DBLI SABANG, COLOMHO (optional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are dnc on or about tbr under mentioned dates I OUTWABD HuaSWARD. "IS 1916 Koningin d. Nod. Koningin Aug. 30 Emma Aag. 31 Grptiae Sept.599 words
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Article91 1915-08-17 5 FIXTURES. ruesday, Auruat 17. Hi K b Water, 1..15 a.m., 2.2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18. High Water, KM a.m., 2.43 p.m. Thursday, August 19. Bi|<b Water, II a m., -1.33 p m rriday, August 20. High Water, 6.0 a.m.. 4.48 p.m. P. and homeward mail closes. Saturday,91 words
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Article206 1915-08-17 5 To-dai. Batu Pahat Mena 2 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld 2pm Port DickHon live Leong 2pm Pontianak 15. Hin Guan 2pm Iloilo and Manila C. de Eizaguirre 4 pm Sourabaya Sbirala 4 pm To-Moaaow. i hri-tmas Island Islander 7 am Pulau Batam and I'nUii Bulang Hock206 words
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Article216 1915-08-17 5 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7 a-m and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur 1 at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m., respectively. Tbe through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penaot; at 6.28216 words
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Article140 1915-08-17 5 The 1' and O. homeward mail steatut r Malta has left Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at 2 p.m. on Thursday. August 19. She sails at c a.m. on Kriiiay. August 20. Our attention has been called to tbe fact that our arrivals in140 words
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Article35 1915-08-17 5 Latest \rrivals British. Nau.e Date ol ArriTa) Remarks. Ipoh 16-H-15 luer Road* Hock Lim PtlTM Uh lloma Sanit n mmmM I'atrol I kuppel Harbour UianK Abb Inner Koada Katon K a S&ppho n35 words
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Article160 1915-08-17 5 EXCHANOE. Sinoapom, Adoust 17, 1016. Om London Bank 4 m/s 3/4} Demand 2 4& Private 3 m/s 2/43) On India Bank T. T. 176| On HoNOKONQ...Bank d/d &8& On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 108 On Java Bank T. T. 140| On Japan Bank d/d ilnj Sovereigns— buying rate160 words
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Advertisement546 1915-08-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO BE SOLO. As a going concern, the business known as the Grand Continental Hotel, 331, North Bridge Road For terms, apply to the Proprietress. 17 B J_ SHERIFFS SALE. THEBYBNA AHNA KAHYAMBU PILLAY, versus D PEKIANAYAQASAMY PILLAY, To be beld at Penang Lane, off Orchard Road. On546 words
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Advertisement253 1915-08-17 5 "SPRINGBOK" THE OENUINE BO E R TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in Hi, SEALED BA6S. ■■■SBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Telegraphic Address ■RDNNYMEDK, PENANO ff^XsV 1 Code ABC. sth Edition. ¥}A Telephone No. 643 ft 6 .^sxT^ I^.^^ > V WELL-KNOWN THROCGHOIT TBE EAST PRELIMINARY NOTICE. BEHN MEYER A CO.,253 words
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Advertisement550 1915-08-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CASINO THE POPULAR CINEMA IN BEACH ROAD. TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY. I'll* Ovaat Universal Masterpiece In 6 Reels DAMON PYTHIAS Chariot rac. a Stadium games— Ba'.tks on land aad sea. Support. d by an exceptionally 6tron£ Programme of Dram is anl 4 Bcruaming comedies. Coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The550 words
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1136 1915-08-17 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. SINGAPORE AND LONDON. There is, we regret to say, something materially wrong in the relations between Singapore and London. What it is we do out pretend tj know, but a deplorably bad impression is created by the frequency with which Imperial Ministers have to1,136 words
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Article19 1915-08-17 6 A Government Gazette extraordinary con tains a proclamation to tbe effect that rabioH exists in tbe Settlement of Malacca.19 words
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Article20 1915-08-17 6 The Johore Volunteer Enactment was, the Malay Mail learns, passed last week, and already about 100 names have been registered.20 words
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Article37 1915-08-17 6 The Pinang Gazette hoars that, though the Perak Police have done their utmost to track the persons responsible for the murder of the late Mr. D. Macfarlanp, of Inchong Estate, no arrests have so far been made.37 words
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Article30 1915-08-17 6 The United States torpedo boat destroyers Dale, Chauncey and Barry, and the Tender Pompey, went into Sandakan on July 31, and were expected to stay for four or five days.30 words
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Article38 1915-08-17 6 A Jew boy named Moses Silas was charged by his father, this morning, in the second court, with theft of a gold ring and 118. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to receive ten strokes with the rattan.38 words
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Article40 1915-08-17 6 Inspector Costello crowded the second court this tuorning when he brought before Mr. Clarke forty men whom he charged with gaming in a factory in Cook Road. With the exception of two who wtre discharged they were all fined 13.40 words
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Article47 1915-08-17 6 The following are tho results of crushing operations at liaub for the four weeks ending 14th inst. Bukit Koman, stone crushed 5,858 tons, gold obtained 828 ozs., average per ton 2.H42 dwts. Bukit Malacca, stone crushed 4,520 tons, gold obtained 454 ozs., average per ton 2.009 dwts.47 words
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Article52 1915-08-17 6 Several people in Ceylon have written to the Times of Ceylon expressing an earnest desire that a fund should be raised in the island to provide either the Army with an aeroplane cr the Navy with a seaplane, either of which, one correspondent very aptly suggests, might be named the52 words
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Article62 1915-08-17 6 The committee and members of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club have invited the Hon. Dr. and Mrs. Lim Boon Keng to tea, on Saturday afternoon, the 21st inst iv honour of the doctor's appuiutment as member of the Legislative Council. The presidents and secretaries of local Chinese Clubs and leading62 words
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Article63 1915-08-17 6 The manufacture of textile fabrics is about to cease in Germany, says the Telegraaf, while all spinning mills will bo closed early in August. Cotton goods of the most inferior quality, which ordinarily sold at '24 pfennige, now cost ."il pfennigs, while the Association of German Cotton Refiners will raise63 words
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Article60 1915-08-17 6 The steamer Sri Patani, owned by Messrs. Gaegino and Co., has been brought into port in a disabled condition. She was on her way to Singapore from Sabang when, between Penang and Port Swettenhaui she lost her propeller. Fortunately the steamer Pin Seng sighted her and picked her up. the60 words
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Article64 1915-08-17 6 The Governor of British North Borneo has granted to Mr. Walter Vyner, foreman of the Public Works Department, Jesselton, exclu sive privileges in respect of an invention for extraction of oil from the fresh kernel of the coconut. The exclusive privileges relate to making, selling and using the invention in64 words
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Article68 1915-08-17 6 The Siam Observer learns that five steamers are to be constructed in the dockyards at Hongkong. Four of these, it understands, are to be built for Norwegian owners and one for Messrs. Jardine Mathessen. Tho fact that Norwegian owners have taken this step ould seem to confirm the report that68 words
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Article63 1915-08-17 6 Preliminary drills have been held by the ■lesselton detachment of the Volunteers to be, great enthusiasm has resulted, and some cuu siderable thirsts have beeu raised, says the liritit.li North Borneo Oazette. An authority in Singapore last evening, after a strenuous hour's drill, expressed the opinion that tennis was more63 words
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Article93 1915-08-17 6 Shortly after t p m. on August 1 a fire of a disastrous nature occurred at Messrs. Vavasseur and Co.'s mills in Dean's Hoad, Maiadana, Ceylon, and in a very short time spread to an alarming extent, burning the oil, copra, etc. When the mail left it was not possible93 words
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Article158 1915-08-17 6 Now that the question of the carrying out of .Mesbr.4. Wolfe Barry and Listers proposal for the Yizagapatam harbour ih under consideration it is not impoMßible, says a Simla despatch, that attention may again be directed to the need which has often beun expressed for a harbour en the other158 words
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Article311 1915-08-17 6 The mail on Sunday brought news from home that Mrs. Izard was very ill with phlebitis, and there was a prospect of her being laid up for six weeks. We bear that Mr. K. K. S. Lim, tbe Ron of tbe Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Xt ny,311 words
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Article86 1915-08-17 6 By the kind permission of Lieut. Col. A. B (■arrett and the officers of the 4th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, the regimental band will play the following Basic at the Botanic Gardens from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m to morrow, weather permitting 1. March The Monarch86 words
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Article147 1915-08-17 6 The Allahabad Pioneer's Cairo corn-spun dent writes on July 19, describing the capture of a Pro-Turk. Baron von Oumpen berg, in the Mediterranean, about a fortnight before "One of our cruisers sighted a large Turkish sailing vessel proceeding in an easterly direction. The vessel was147 words
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Article293 1915-08-17 6 The Siam Observer states It will be remembered, that in January last, 11. K II Prince Damrong suffered from such ill health that he had, on the advice of his medical advisers, to ask for nix months' leave of absence from the duties of his post, which293 words
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Advertisement166 1915-08-17 6 JUNORAI' FOR COCKTAILS AND NERVES. j WHY? t T}T?r* ATTGT? Contains DILL'AUOII' Leolthlnovo WHAT IS LECITHINOYO? It la the Basis of tbe I GREATEST NERVE CURE EVER DISCOVERED. Junora Improves all Pabits and Cocktails, Double your pleasure by doubling your Cocktails with Junora i DISTILLED BY HUMPHREY TAYLOR Sl CO.,166 words
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Advertisement348 1915-08-17 6 iTRONG ft POPULAR FEATURES AT THB tUHAMBRA hi Mnmt tlMMtetrtph Thaatrt, ■ma Mad. tad Mm, 1-11 c«moui Player* Great Masterpiece THE PRIOE OF JENNIOO I Realm of Gripping Screen-Play ■y Abb* tat* Richardson A Graca Livingtton Furnlsi Dramatic Conflict of Hearts and I word k splendid feature by the Famous348 words
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Advertisement11 1915-08-17 6 Latest advertisements of tlie day appear on pave 6 and 8.11 words
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Advertisement115 1915-08-17 6 Sale of Property. The following properties were disposed oi by auction at Messrs. I'hiny Keng Lee and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Free bold land and bouse 1,169 Yco Chu Kant; Road, area 35,909 nq. (eet, bought by Louis De Soaza for $8,600 freehold land and houses 941 and 1,036115 words
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Article1325 1915-08-17 7 BRITISH EFFORTS. I Russia's Very Cordial Recognition. GERMANS IN AMERICA. An Amazing Revelation Of Bribery. I VMS. London, August 16, 4. 50 a.iv Petrograd, eouiniuniiiue There is no change in tin Kiya region, but more severe in the Dwinsk district Persistent G. i man attacks between the Narew1,325 words
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Article56 1915-08-17 7 Khl TBB's TILMORAMS. London, August 15, 5.55 p.m. Washington The appeal to Mexico by the Latin-American' conference is published. Without any intimation of armed intervention, it calls on the Mexican leaders to inset ■omewlieru in Mexico, or on neutral ground, to adopt the first steps necessary for56 words
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Article73 1915-08-17 7 Steamers Sold to the Atlantic Transport Co. (KbOM Oil: OWN LOKIUSSPONbSN'T.) Hongkong, August 10 The Pacific Mail steamers have been •< >ld to the Atlantic Transport Company. The last sailing of the Pacihc Mail will he the Persia, on January 4. The l'acitic iiil SteauisLip Compauy owns73 words
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Article574 1915-08-17 7 (By A Sisuaporkan.) 11. Hotel Homann, Bandoeng, Java. I have caught a glimpse of the land of my i.i'cnt dreatus and I now b g to good you a Imp more Lurried lines about this baMMW ..id interesting country. Breathes tl "re a .n or a woman574 words
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Article93 1915-08-17 7 When thi despatch uf mails by the overland route was again resumed recently the home Post Office authorities' sent out the following notice I The mail will leave London on Friday morning instead of Friday evening as formerly, and, owing to the limited accommodation on the cross Channel93 words
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Article40 1915-08-17 7 It ik reported that the British Government will shortly requisition all the petrol pro ilucing companies in Scotland and, furtherMM that all petrol workf M with the colours will be recalled and set to work in their pre war rapacities.40 words
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Article2166 1915-08-17 7 STRIKE IN THE SOUTH WALES COALFIELD. From Our Special Correspondent. London, Friday, July 38. The South Wales coal strike is nettled and the miners are back again at work. The stoppage of the collieries has done an immense amount of barm to the principality, to the Empire2,166 words
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Article791 1915-08-17 7 Smart Work of a Sepoy Lines Inspector. The story of a most complicated invesli gation into what cauuot be. d<seiibt 1 an otlior than a serious case of IwuMebnihiun and theft wan toM to Mr. Tabua by Mr. Vi. O. Mk, the D.P.P., iv the District Court,791 words
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Article150 1915-08-17 7 Brigadier-General Malcolm, General Omoer Commanding Ceylon, has received orders to return to KugUii I for War Service. He arrived in Ceylon in May, ltflH, succeeding General A. J. Whitaore Allen. The lattor has a big command just now, an has General Lawrence, who was in Ceylon before150 words
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Article53 1915-08-17 7 a,ljati<.n [iU.kI u;o': a i-u^. I f.und m th. K«fli«ittf _i.iii,i i.i n. Athn, liri tish Columbia. 1-. $40,000, a rriniu halcyon d»ys of the. Fecty Niueis." Tha IM 36 in. long by H in. wiii. by 2 in. thick, and will be (,n exhibition in the Dominion ituiMi of53 words
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Article895 1915-08-17 8 Satisfactory Reports on Growth And Cultivation. The fifth annual general aeeting of share holders in the Shanghai -Malay Rubber Estates, Ltd, was held on July 80, at Shanghai. Mr. G. Grayriggo presided, sup ported by Messrs. R. V Iranian and S. 8. Benjamin, and 6,088 shares were represented895 words
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Article239 1915-08-17 8 At this time, wheD affairs in Russia axe at such > cristH, it is well to recollect the great increase* in the resources of tbe country which have taken place during the past year. ila<l tlu-HL- same blows been struck at Kussia a year or more ago, the239 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter189 1915-08-17 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— On the occasion of the Hari Kaya Puasa, I received several cards and telegrams from friends wishing me tbe compliments oi the season, and among them I am surprised to find that there are some, including one from a189 words
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Article286 1915-08-17 8 The management of tbe Gaiety Picture Palace are screening tonight chapters three and four oi their serial, The Perils of Pauline, and commencing Friday will present The Trey O' Hearts, which is in IS chapters, of which five chapters will be sbown each night. To-night s programme286 words
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Article85 1915-08-17 8 Last night's results of tbe billiard tournament at Raffles Hotel arc as follow Toft, scr., beat Ruchwaldy, minus 20 by 109 points; ▼an Cuylenburg minus 60, beat North minus 79, by 111 points; Meredith, minus 75, beat Palgrave, minus 50, by 32 points. Rutherford and Whittering postponed.85 words
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Article83 1915-08-17 8 To asHist the widows and children of officers of tbe Nary and Army who are killed in the war, far which funds are much needed. Mrs. Owen acknowledges with many thanks the following contributions Previously acknowledged 13,607.61 Collection at Church of England Service, Johore 107.10 Anonymous (2nd83 words
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Advertisement77 1915-08-17 8 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bras Basah Road. Comfortable Rooms wltta Bathrooms attached. Electric PlttlDgs throughout Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. Large Reoeptlon Hall. Billiards and Newspapers. Tbe Present Management desire it to be known that they cater especially for Ladies and Oectlemen (Resident or Travelers) seeking the77 words
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Advertisement392 1915-08-17 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. !Price: $2,400. WEARNE BROS., LTD. MOUTRIE'S PIANOS Represent the highest degree of perfection in artistic pianoforte construction. A thorough investigation of our latest Models is convincing. Catalogues on application. S. MOUTRIE CO., LIMITED. FORBALE. A 38-horie power Overland Car.392 words
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Advertisement353 1915-08-17 8 ABDULLA pglN SMOKING Abduls iiiVTiinr ioKiMG MIXTURE. mixture Price: 8O cts. per tin. v 2* Obtainable Everywhere. I 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. TELEPHONE353 words
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Advertisement133 1915-08-17 9 The UNION "igj BRITISH-MADE J^^^JK Machine. x Reliable SU. THE UNION TRADING COY., SINGAPORE. ICE- MAKING MACHINERY Most Modern Plant. Users of our plants make and sell ice at H cent per lb. and have a good profit. For full Particulars and Estimates, The BORNEO Co., Ltd. B^w WOVEN WIRE133 words
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Advertisement678 1915-08-17 9 NOTICES. TM6UN CUIB. Tflß AUCTION BRIDOB TOUKNAMBNT to be held at the Clnb, bM been postponed until Wednesday, tbe 26th mat., and will be continued on tubscquent Toesday, until finished Bntries clobb on Saturday, 21st mat. E. GREGORY JONES Hon. Secretary. I 16 8 179 BT. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL NOTICE is678 words
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Advertisement209 1915-08-17 9 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF 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. TSINGTAU, CHINA. This mMt favoured •umn.er resort >• now open to209 words
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Advertisement473 1915-08-17 10 Wa* PbaOM. FaMIMB or PUBMTY. LIFB INSURANCE 18 WORTH 100 CENTB ON TU DOLLAB. TtlMm ITAOT. WHAT OTHER PBOPBRTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN MMW^CMPmunBL NSAB OrmOK i Wlnoh««t«» Hou«, «lng«por«. n.O. nk uINOOO d»»t«l wit- tb. SfN- Court of England, and eomplia. with the Britiab Lit. A-urano. Compan.e. Act ,n473 words
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Advertisement302 1915-08-17 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, jB Manager. ROYAL INSURANCB COMPANT, LIMITED, FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FUNDS BXCBBD 420,000.000, TBS LABUBST OFTICB (M TBS WOKLD. BOUSTBAD a Co.,— AgmU. 6UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOh. Subscribed Capital £2,000.000 Total Invested Funds302 words
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Advertisement445 1915-08-17 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. AID- CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 LBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 it a/. 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 te«erve Liability of Proprietors *****0,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W, L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. I. H. Dodwell, Eaq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. i. T. M.445 words
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Advertisement412 1915-08-17 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital n 80,000 Shares of «20 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The412 words
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Advertisement1171 1915-08-17 10 INSURANCE. OUR POSITION as at BUt Marob, 1915, reveals a most satisfactory condition. ASSURANCB IN FORCE 919.779.430 ASsURANCB RESERVE FUND 4,178.943 INCOME FOR \EAR 1,916,767 Incorporated in Hcngkcng. ng'stcred in Great Britain according to the Anßiirance (.'ompanipH' Act (19CH)i. in India according to tLe Indian Lifo AHHiminri' ('ijiiipanu s Act1,171 words
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Article939 1915-08-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New Overland Car. Charles L. Freeston writes in The Daily Chronicle Quite a new and commendable departure has been made by the builders of the Overland car in its latest form, and one which should give European makers furiously to think."939 words
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Article142 1915-08-17 11 The popular fallacy that newspapers derive benefit from war is exposed onoe more by an annoancemeot just made by the directors of the Associated Newspapers, Ltd which owns the Daily Mail, the Evening News and the Wetkly Dispatch. The net profits of the combined newspapers for the year ending March142 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement158 1915-08-17 11 JUST ARRIVED Mors Motor Car 6 SEATER COMPLETE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. ON VIEW AT Garage, Orchard Road. BOLE AGENTS i CENTRAL EN6INE WORKS, LIMITED, Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johore Bahru and Medan. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. Established 1883) MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE 3 BTRANO CABLE LAID 4 BTRAND l/S*158 words
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Advertisement313 1915-08-17 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, I Singapore:. The European War II i iroiild r, wind Motorists that th. Tyre industry has suffered MtnMWtft lh, past from the romprtition ot ontinmtal Manufacturers trim hacr systematically ml ■WajWMVt,313 words
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Advertisement800 1915-08-17 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER jj Hi Ci fit BREWED in SCOTLAND WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTEO. Wanted, Compositors for the Straits Times (news department) Good salaries Kiverj to able men. 887 a SITUATION WANTEO. By a thoroughly experienced nurte. Infants taken from the month. Apply Nurse, o/o Straits Times. 7-8-b 17 8 MANIFEST CLERK800 words
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Advertisement623 1915-08-17 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD FURNIBHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA to 'r.t furnished apply No a. Mt. Sophia I g t_ TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHKIE k Co., Ltd. 19-6 a OFFIGEB TO LET No. 1-A, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors.623 words
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Advertisement508 1915-08-17 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. n ut. Housed No. 7, Cbanoery Lane Apply to CHINO KBNli LBB CO Auctioneers 1611 a FLOOR TO LET To let, Snd Floor, No. B. Malacca Street Immediate entry Apply Meyer Brothers 811 o BEABIOE REBIOENGE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on.508 words
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Advertisement339 1915-08-17 12 NOTICES, GUANKIAT «ft Co., 37. Philip Street Ihlp-Chindlers, Government and Municipal Contractor*, OaaaraJ Importers and Eiport«r», Eitats, Rics and law Hill Suppliers sad Commission tgwtt. SOLB AOKNTS FOB "GLOBE BOILER FLUID, For Cleaning and Pretervint, Steam Boilers Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Telephone Nob. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460) Codbs dsbd A.339 words
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Advertisement519 1915-08-17 12 KIAM KIATc&CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, Government and Mnnicipa. Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents Sols Aqbnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Mnltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-1 80-6-1 C CHANGE OF ADDRESS. The Office of Mr. Cbua Lip Sian (Chop Chiat Hong, Agents oi519 words
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Miscellaneous235 1915-08-17 12 Straits Tbimes. ADVBRTISBMBNT KATBS.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at tbe prepaid rate of II pet foui lines for on or two insertions. Notioes of Births, darriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f jut lines, tl eacb insev ion. For p.p.o. c urdß, on page 8, 12. Inch235 words
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