The Straits Times, 11 January 1916
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Title Section13 1916-01-11 1 The Straits Times NO. 25.002 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. JANUARY 11. 1916. PRICB 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1916-01-11 1 jr^rm. nr i <' If HRH SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes from Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied upon to he always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sledge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It201 words
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Advertisement107 1916-01-11 1 Bungalow Rugs are made: of a thick wire: grass. VERY DURABLE AND INEXPENSIVE. Neat Designs in Artistic Colourings, Suitable for Rooms and Verandahs. Sizes 6 ft. x 3 ft 7 ft. i 4 ft. 6 ms.. B ft. x 8 ft., 9 ft. xl 2 ft. and 12 ft. x107 words
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Advertisement10 1916-01-11 1 KARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aobnts ADAMBON. GILFILLAN I 4 CO ITC10 words
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Article893 1916-01-11 2 THE RECEPTION OF THE FIRST PATIENTS. Letters from Sir William Taylor. A number of letters have been received from Sir William Taylor with regard to the F.M.S. Auxiliary Hospital, states tbe Malay Mail. Id tbe first, dated December Sir \V. Taylor, says: I despatched to you on the893 words
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Article105 1916-01-11 2 Messrs. Van Nio and Co., the Belawan Shipping agents, have published the followin^particulars for the information of their clients proceeding to Europe by the Cape route as to tbe probable length of time the journey will occupy, namely, Sabang to Durban 15 days, Durban to Cape Town105 words
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Advertisement130 1916-01-11 2 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.' Artistic ><^^^'O^^^^»v Modern PRINTERS Bookbinders^ f Photo Engravers] Telephone; Commercial Line 8 Half-tone I 348. Photographers I !m CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. OH FISH KIPPERS, HADDOCKS, FISH FILLETS, HALIBUT. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. I I Df J.Collis Browne s130 words
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Advertisement13 1916-01-11 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wooda Great Pcpoec mint Cure Is. 6d13 words
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Advertisement421 1916-01-11 2 AID8 TO DIGESTION. Whatever improves bodily conditions in general aids digestion. Cheerf aim ss, exercise, fresh air, baths and good habits make your dige tion better ab'e to take oare of any burdens you impose upon it Bat the greatebt aid to good digestioa is good blood. An .1 mia,421 words
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Advertisement731 1916-01-11 2 NOTICES. MASSAGE. Those whohave long been ailing and have found no cure, will derive complete benefit from my wonderful massage treatment. A trial will convince you. Miss. T. YOSHIDA, Member of Japanese Red Cross Society, 107, Selegie Road. «-l-B 8J HONE LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CHINA (IN LIQUIDATION) Head Office731 words
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Advertisement562 1916-01-11 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. How to solve the difficulties ot servants such has cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, dressers, coolies, etc. Please try The Straits Bervants Agency Office Charges moderate. Agents Patal Co., 9, Selegie Road, Singapore. 141 6 8 16 NOTICE. Messrs. Oattoj k Co., Incorporated Ac coDntantß, bave, as562 words
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Article914 1916-01-11 3 DIVIDEND OF 15 PER CENT. IN FIRST YEAR. Better Results Expected. Tbe ordinary general meeting of the share holders of the I'ilmoor Rubber Company, Limited, was held on December 7, at the registered offices, 139, Cannon Street, E.C Mr. R. Arnold (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman914 words
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Article203 1916-01-11 3 Removing Foreign Words From German Language. A Luignage Committee, which has been nittiog at Police Headquarters in Berlin tor the purpose if cleansing the German language from enemy words, is now completing its labours, nays The Time*. The North German Gazette disposes of an erroneous rumour with regard203 words
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Advertisement301 1916-01-11 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD-UP YOUR HEALTH with SSSENCE OB FLUID extract or R£L JAMAICA •Vonounoed by the HICHEBT MEDICAI M'THCRITItg the molt I •yESSTL 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 of301 words
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Advertisement295 1916-01-11 3 ECZEMA ON HMBAMI FEET Could Not Sleep For 6 Weeks. Itched and Burned. Had to Numb Hands to Get Ease. Cuticura Healed. Falrhurat Hou*\ Orovc Lane. StandUh. Lane*.. Eng. "I have bad enema for three yean on my hands and fret and I have been out of work for nearly295 words
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Advertisement211 1916-01-11 3 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 26, South Bridge Road. Kirrt-olase Mechanical Detitistry, Gold O own BiidKe Filling and Vcloanite Daration d Waffl guaranteed CHARGES MODBRATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Best Toctb Powders and Brnabea bf aa!e PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HING CHEONG ft211 words
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Advertisement178 1916-01-11 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVJMRT-MMTSCHAPPM STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." THREE WEEKLY MAIL SERVIi'E BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BELA WAN DELI. SABANO, DURBAN, CAPETOWN, ST VINCENT, LaB PALMAS AND VICB VERSA. Steamers are doe to sail on tbo undermentioned datea From Amsterdam. From Simoafork. 1916 1916 Rembrandt Jan. 21 Groliua Jan. 23178 words
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Advertisement1071 1916-01-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Appear I— inc. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract wltn His Majesty Government). «ot> China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon. Australia. Ind a, Ad an, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and London. Stounero will loive Siaga >jre oa or abaat MAIL LINES Homiwaro1,071 words
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Advertisement814 1916-01-11 4 STEAMER BMLIHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For KreUy, Tringganu, Bisut, S^mcrak, Kelantan, Tabai Bwgnara, Telapio, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kob-amni, Bandon, Langauen, Taka, Cbampon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure CHUTATUTCH Jan. 13 Jan. 18, 3 p.m. M, MAHIDOL 17 19, 3 p.m. BORIBATI SO 92, 3 p.m. PRACHATIPOK814 words
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Advertisement455 1916-01-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS MEAN STEAM SHIP 00 LIMITED. AND SHIM MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO LTD Tbe «-c upanlis' steamers mo despatched horn Li>etpool outward* foi tbe Strait*. China aid Japia every vies. inj!ioiuJipi> homewards (01 London Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; tor Genoa, Marseille sod Liverpool nnd for Marseille*, Havre and455 words
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Advertisement536 1916-01-11 4 STEAMER BAILINBS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNI. A servioe is maintained fcet»oea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrtw Stramtrn maintaining this servioe have been specially dcxignca ana constructed, and are fitted with all536 words
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Article113 1916-01-11 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, January 1 1 High Water. %M a.m. 2.(3 p.m \ssizoH open. charity <onct'rt, Vie. Tin itn '.(.18 pin. Wednesday, January 12. High Water. M.I t Ml p.m I', and O. outward mail expected. Thursday, January 13. Bi«h Water. 14 a.m 1M p.iu MiroviU'h and Piaitru113 words
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Article244 1916-01-11 5 TO IMV. P. Dicksoo and Port Swcttenham Naaaa 2.30 pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 1 1 2.30 pm Malacca and Hagan lions; Mo 2.30 pm I'alembang ICtnsiena 2., 10 pm Malacca and Moar Lady Weld Bpm Kota Tinggi Mtranti 4 pm Colombo and P. Said Sutton Hall244 words
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Article270 1916-01-11 5 The mail trains fr lor the aocth leave Tank Koa-1 station daily at 7.7 1 7 p. in arriving at Kuala Luuipu' at 7ls p.iu. anil 6.45 a.m. ivrx ctively. Ththrough express to Pi.oanij leaves Klil i nr at It :u duly, arriving a. I I' in. tin270 words
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Article43 1916-01-11 5 The P. and O. outward mail rtwrnw Sardinia is due to arrive at Penang this morning, and may be expected to arrive here at about 5 p.m. on Wnlnvwlay, January j 1 1. She sails at H a.m. on Thursday.43 words
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Article108 1916-01-11 5 Oar attention has been called to the fact (hat oar arrivals in London are much behind those published elsewhere. Oar rale is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notices, and no later Hat- than that printed above baa been >o108 words
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Article194 1916-01-11 5 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, il some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter theii arrangements, subsequent to tho issuance ol this list in London Per P.194 words
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Article81 1916-01-11 5 Per K. V. K. steamer Miya/.aki Mam.— Mr. D. L. (iray, Mr. Drybrougb. Mr. Ainger. Mr. McAlpine, Mr. Got?. Mr. I. Wrench, Mrs. Marshall and child, Mr. \V. Dunton. Mr. G. Robinson, Mr. Wilson. Mr. Whatobead, Mr. Luke, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Clark. Per. X, V. K. Btcamer Kitano81 words
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Article161 1916-01-11 5 EXCHANGE. SlNOAPOBB, JaNLAKY 11, 1916 Um Lush Bank 4 ru s 2/41] Demand \i/4i Private 8 m/i 2/4) >>n India B.ok T, T. 174; un UoNOKONo...Bank d/d ltij Um Shanqbai ...Bank d/d 89J On Jav* Bank T. T. las; On Japan Bank lli', Sovereigns Buy ing rate161 words
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Advertisement325 1916-01-11 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Oreat Peppermint Care Is. Sd LATEST ADVERTISEMbINTS. TO LET, FURNISHED. From February 1, or for ?alt, Holyrood, Stevens Road. For particulars!, apply to BOUSTEAD CO. 11l 21-1 BRITISH TRADE FAIR. From Februi'y 21. 1918 a Bri'i h Trade Fair will bo htl I on the325 words
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Advertisement300 1916-01-11 5 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. FRASER 4 CHALMERS. LTD. (INCORPORATED IS ENGLAND) CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY WAR OFFICE. MACHINERY For all Mining and Power Purposes. EASTERN BRANCH: WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. TELEGRAMS I VA.NNER. «88bmNbW AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Entertainment,300 words
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Advertisement344 1916-01-11 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. The Company'r) steamer KUMSANG, Captain Wheeler, is due on Tuesday, January 11, and sails on Thursday, January 18, at 4 p.m. for the above ports. For freight and passage, ajply to BOUSTEAD k CO., Agent*. 11l 18 1 I i AN344 words
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Advertisement61 1916-01-11 5 AUCTION SALE At Mists. Ching Ken^ Lee 4 t'o.'s Sale-room, On Wkdnhsday, Janiaky 19, at 8 p.m. 999 years' casebr Id land and private dwelling boose No. 7, Ton« Watt Road, Singapore Area according to Govern mint Resurvry 8.452 m\ ft., now known as iot 19«, Town Snbdivii-ioa XXI. CHING61 words
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1079 1916-01-11 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. THE DARDANELLES. I >etimtc information is now available that the whole of the Gallipoli Peninsula has been abandoned. At the same time we have the final report prepared by Sir lan Hamilton cv tue operations, more particularly with reference to those in the Sovla1,079 words
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Article41 1916-01-11 6 The French Minister of War has officially reminded the military authorities that the young soldiers of the cla»« l'.U6, must not, under any pretext be sent to the front, except in depots, before a date to be fixed by the Government.41 words
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Article55 1916-01-11 6 According to the report of the Ministry of Education, China has at present 11 universities, Jl colleges, 7 techni al schools, 3 medical colleges. 415 normal' schools, 502 middle school". 50,071 primary schools, U65 half day schools. M military medical school*. 29» girls' schools, industrial schoils, 49 law schools, and55 words
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Article20 1916-01-11 6 The output last mo?th from Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co., waa Battery 262 piculs, tribute 80 piculs. Total 282 piculs.20 words
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Article27 1916-01-11 6 The total fluburriptions to tho 5 per cent. French National War Loan, effected at the Banque de llndo Chine, in Saigon, to December 15, reached 6,956,000 francs.27 words
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Article38 1916-01-11 6 The Governor in Council has granted to Mr. Emil Scberrer, of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, engineer, the sole and exclusive privilege of making, selling and using an invention for improvements in roof-tiles for tbe term of fourteen years.38 words
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Article41 1916-01-11 6 Tbe spirit of tho times is becoming more and more evident in Singapore the latest innovation being tbe provision of rirto racks in hotels, the Grand Hotel de I'Europe taking the initiative. They will certainly be appreciated by everyone carrying arms.41 words
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Article46 1916-01-11 6 A letter to the British Minister in Bangkok from the Prince of Wales'* Relief Fund announces tbe receipt of a further sum of £850 contributed by British subjects of all races resident in Siam. The total forward to this fund from Siam now amounts to £7,450.46 words
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Article46 1916-01-11 6 A general meeting of the Chinese Christian Association will be held in the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street Church, on Friday, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of electing new officers.for the ensuing year, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting.46 words
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Article48 1916-01-11 6 A most instructive and entertaining volume, All about the War, is issued by Messrs. C. A. T.uttson and Co., Madras. It is a collection of articles, fully illustrated, that have appeared in the Indian Review since the war started and contains an introduction by His Excellency, Lord Pentland.48 words
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Article51 1916-01-11 6 The amount received on December 28 ultimo for the fund organised by the Koyal Navy League of Siam for the purchase of a scout cruiser was Ticals 149, and in addition Ticals 1.214 was received from Monthon Krung Kao. With the amount already acknowledged the fund now amounts to Ticals51 words
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Article58 1916-01-11 6 The Peking Ministry of Finance has fixed the design of the new silver dollars in commemoration of the accession of the Ta Huang Ti to the Imperial Throne. On the obverse will be inscribed Minted in the first year of the Ta Chung Hua Ti Kuo and on the reverse58 words
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Article55 1916-01-11 6 The Straits Chinese Reading Club begins its new Session tomorrow and all young Straits-born Chinese, who desire to improve their mental and intellectual powers, are invited to join. The Club meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m., in the CCA. Hall, Prinsep Street. The fee is SI for 8 months, payable55 words
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Article56 1916-01-11 6 A Chinese arriving at Hongkong from Manila with seven bomb cases, with the object of participating in the revolution at Canton and assassinating Lung Cbaikong, the Military Governor, pleaded guilty at the Magistracy on December 80. He was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. Another Chinese possessing fifteen bomb cases pleaded56 words
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Article73 1916-01-11 6 In the police court this morning Lee An Lock, a Hylain boy employed at Raffles Hotel, was charged with the theft of a gold watch and chain, four gold bangles, several other rings and brooches, and forty dollars in cash, from a room occupied by Mrs. L. F. Payne. The73 words
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Article74 1916-01-11 6 A Civil and Military Gazette special cable quotes a message from M. Brian. l. French Premier to the New York World, stating 1915 has demonstrated our ability to check the enemy attacks with comparative ease. We shall burl him back with frightful punish ment when we take the offensive. It74 words
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Article88 1916-01-11 6 An annual which can be warmly welcomed is the China Stock and Share Handbook, compiled by Messrs. H. E. Morriss and C. K. Msguire and published by the North China Daily Xewß, Shanghai. Full particulars are given concerning every stock and share known in the Far East and the volume88 words
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Article137 1916-01-11 6 The installation meeting of NYgri Sembilan Lodge was held at Semnban on Saturday, when Bro. V. A. Tayler was installed W. M. for the ensuing year by Wor. Bro. A. H. Alston. Tho new W. M. invested his officers as follows: I. P. M., Wor. Bro. W. P. Meldrum D.137 words
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Article177 1916-01-11 6 His Majesty the King of Siatu, on January 3, laid the foundatioa stone of what may be regarded as the University of Siaui in the presence of a large gathering. The building now in coarse of erection comprise* only part of the premises planned, and from the plans, etc., on177 words
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Article505 1916-01-11 6 Mr. F. T. Clarke, of the Malacca Malay College, who is returning from leave in the course of a few days, has beea appointed Inspector of Education, Penang. Mrs. G. K. Wright was to have left London by the P. and O. Porsia now at the bottom505 words
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Article48 1916-01-11 6 Messrs. I". W. Barker and Co. advice us of the outputs of tin ore for DeceudMM|i follows: Kinta Association uiio# Iffp^rWi tribute 171 piculs. Kanaboi, Ltd.. mine U piculs, tribute 59 piculs, Arnpang tKiuUi Tin Mining Co. 70 piculs. and Simpatn* ValleyHydraulic mines 130 piculs.48 words
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Article66 1916-01-11 6 A loading London advertising agent Mbt us recently au advertisement about Wai Stamps from liola S/ekula, Lucerne, Switaer land. It has come to our knowledge that Bela S/okulu is a Hungarian firm, at Mud»p pest, which (or obvious reasons has set up an establishment in Switzerland. We warn66 words
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Article109 1916-01-11 6 The first asitizes of the year worn opened this morning before the Chief Justice (Sil .1 A. S. Bucknill, K.C.). The list contain* twelve cases, in three of which Chines* are indicted ou tli. capital •half* There are thrae ordinary banishment (Xhcs, one ll which a Cantonese is109 words
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Article164 1916-01-11 6 There was a serious smash in Orchard Koad this morning, soon after vine o'clock. resulting in two persons being sent to hospital and tht demolition of a dogcart. It weiua that a syce was returning home with Mr. i). A. ft. Wiukel's dogcart and when pMting164 words
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Advertisement151 1916-01-11 6 BULLOCH LADES k BL 3t SCOTCH WHISKIES. GOLI3 LABEIL WHITE LABEIu. Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. T-f FAST OF SUF^ little^ THE HOUSE OF EXCELLENCE ,Iv "Rioratid in England Z^*^ United States /r/ r "Chain Tread" Tyres A These Tyres have already gained a tremendous repnta- 'jK tion M IoDK151 words
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Advertisement163 1916-01-11 6 •till going strong, with Our Exclusive Feature Film* TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 1 1 AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM IHWMW Blnamiiotn ph ThMtrt, ImH Road II Powerful and Exciting Qrami FOR THE BECRET SERVICE In S Part*. A Dramatic Masterpiece, ontortaioiofi, interesting, i-nstainiDg. followinß aennatiooal Btory of excitement and intrigue to a163 words
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Article746 1916-01-11 7 GUNS AND MINES. Activity on Western Front. BARALONG ALLEGATIONS. Emphatic Denial by Two Americans. Kbttkk's Tblk(.ram*. London, January 10, 1.55 a.m Paris, communiquo In the Argonne, a German mine was exploded south of Hutte da Mesnie and grenade fighting ensued about j the crater, of hich we remain746 words
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Article127 1916-01-11 7 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy. for the following telegram Paris. Janoary 9. Yesterday, we bombarded enemy's works on divers parts of the front. We repulsed an attack at Harttnansweillerkopf. and drove back tbe enemy who had captured elements of trench >s we127 words
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Article99 1916-01-11 7 (From Oce Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 10. The Netherlands Overseas Trust is reported to by in a critical state with a likelihood of disolution. Several prominent members are working hard to keep the trust intact and there are some hopes of success. Tbe Pope is reported to99 words
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Article42 1916-01-11 7 Tsartory>k, which has been the theatre of a very important Russian success, is about 70 kilometers south of the Pripet. where the Styr. forming a great curve, in crossed by the railway-line from Kovel to S u-ney and Kieff.42 words
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Article69 1916-01-11 7 Rictir's TrlkuraMs. London, January 10, 1.30 p.m. Saint Paul's Cathedral is suffering from senile decay.' The building is in a graver condition than ever according to a statement of Canon Alexandar, the Church Treasurer, who renews his appeal for fonds to consolidate the piers and buttresses.69 words
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Article38 1916-01-11 7 Rictib's Tblkorahs. London, January 10, 1.80 p.m. The newspapers pay warm tributes to the late Lord Burnham, "the Grand Old Man of British Journalism.'. Their Majesties the King and Queen telegraphed their sympathy with th« family38 words
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Obituary20 1916-01-11 7 RKi-Tm'.- Tin. .hams. London. January 1. The death is announced »f Sir Samuel V«y, Chill luitXi a: > JtL Australia.20 words
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Article758 1916-01-11 7 Litigation Over Mersing Tin Find. This morning, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw in the Supreme Court, there was commenced an action in Thich Mr. F. J. W. Dnosford,' mining prospector of Titi, Jelebu, Negri Sembilan, is the plaintif) and Mr. J. C. Robertson, mining prospector, at present residing758 words
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Article321 1916-01-11 7 The following properties belonging to the estate of Yap Kwan Seng, deceased, were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co. s saleroom yesterday afternoon wyy jeai- leasehold land and house, 21 South Bridge Koad, area 1,468 s<j. ft., bought by Yap Tai Cheong for321 words
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Article67 1916-01-11 7 The Governor of (Jeylon bag neut thu following telegram to the OoTernor of Malta Please pay on behalf of this Government any expaases necessary to enable the Ceylon pannengerg on board the Ville de la i'iotat to proceed to England and for uiaintenaace in the mterval. I should oe glad67 words
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Article280 1916-01-11 7 A Popular Revenue Officer's Suicide. The New Year in Hongkong was darkened by a most distressing tragedy, Revenue Officer Jumps MaoMillan being fnnnd dead in his lodging at 1, Naval Terrace, on January 2, from a gunshot wound in tho right temple, evidontly self inflicted. Deceased was a280 words
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Article549 1916-01-11 7 Splendid French Tribute to Our Soldiers. A glowing tribute to the achievements oi the British Army in France, to its magnificert spirit and devotion to duty is paid by M. L. Boosqoit, interpreter of the First Class attached to the British staff, in a letter to bis549 words
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Article189 1916-01-11 7 The consumption of charas, a drug byproduct of opium, which is of tLe moat pernicious kind, is on the increase in the Ni rtb West Frontier Province of India, in spite of the duty having been rained from Kb. 10 to Kb. 12 per seer (about189 words
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Article15 1916-01-11 7 The 18th London Battalion, Rifle ltrigadu, was expected to arrive at KaDgoon on lav ir\15 words
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Article1317 1916-01-11 7 (From A Cokuksi'ondent.) Sourabaya, January 6. The buildings of the Kouinklijke Paket vaart Maatscbappij (Royal Dutch Packet Company) at the Sluijsbrug, at Batavia, pre Merited an exceptional scene of animation on New Year's morning when the directors and staff were at home to their numerous friends on1,317 words
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Article484 1916-01-11 7 Germany's Grandiose Project For Supremacy. A ship canal from the North Sea to the Black Sea this is the latest development of the manifold schemes for establishing German supremacy in tho Balkans and in tho Near East. The Rhine and the Danube, already navigable for vessels484 words
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118 1916-01-11 7 Mr. E. Gill, United Engineers, acknowledge* the following subscriptions to tbe Overseas Club Tobacco Fund Previously acknowledged 11*24, Baby Year wood 91, J. C. 91, A. L. A. Daley (»1) »1 A P. Ager »1, C. F. F. Woarno »1, Tom »1, J. D. Saunders118 words
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Article154 1916-01-11 7 On Saturday, the Bth instant, a large gathering, including Messrs. Nunn, Slier wood, Morten, Ingham, Holden, Howell and Major Rower and many Government clerks assembled at the Stadt House, Malacca, on the occasion of the presentation of tho lvi perial Service Medal to Mr. Joseph Walter Furnandis,154 words
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Article30 1916-01-11 7 A Consular it-port ou the trade of I'ersia la 1914 says During the yt »r ndM Oi iiu iv agents coniinut: 1 to <• ,n bin< pushing coaimeicial methods with political30 words
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Letter133 1916-01-11 8 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. >n 1 .mi much pleased to note in a para, appxaring recently in your MX, that Mr. I A Hubert* is establishing Cambridge classes attached to the Anglo Chinese Free School, and with Chinese aa a special subject. So far133 words
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Article96 1916-01-11 8 Tbe January monthly medal against bogey, in connection with the Singapore Oolf Club, was competed for on Saturday and Sunday la? and resulted in a win for K. S. Gibson, mcd a score of "all mjuare. Thirty cards were taken out and tbe following were returned Tin swoop was96 words
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Article199 1916-01-11 8 was a good game on the padang last MriM "Urn the S.C.C. played the S. B.C. Thi latUt put a useful side in the field, but for uuce in a way, were able to appear at what might be termed fall strength. They won the toss and made their199 words
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Article235 1916-01-11 8 Latest advertisements ol tbe day appear on pim-s 5 and 8. di w Alhauibra Theatre in litach Koad will be opened on Saturday next, the 15th inst.. at 9 p.m.. and Mr. Tan Cheng Kee is issuing invitations to friends to be fttm lit. it will be235 words
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Article136 1916-01-11 8 wajali. -W.aOO lbs. Aycr I 'man. -40,559 lbs. Halgownic— l6,7oo lbs. y. 1fi,050 Ibs. I'ajaui. :U,500 lbs. ranui.- -15.500 lbs. Tatiibalak.-8,M45 lbc. Ttluk Ansou. 11,4 40 lbs. IM. pili Valley ..luhorc) -18.000 lbs. Kota Tid^hi (.luli'in I. 1,500 lb«. -iLintini; (Negri Sciubilanl. 200 lbs. Uuvullj. -7, 1*!136 words
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Article1624 1916-01-11 8 Notable Speech in the House of Commons. The speech delivered in the House of Commons on November 16 by Colonel Page Croft, the member for Christchurcb, was a real call from the trenches, strikingly different in tone from some speeches by other officers wbo have returned1,624 words
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Article103 1916-01-11 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, January 14 Tcisday, Januaiti 11. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hal! S.R.E.(V.) Veterans Co. I Chinese Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Wednesday, Jani-iry 12. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.RE.(V.) B.VJL p.m. M. Cyclist Section. Veterans Co. Chinese103 words
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Article108 1916-01-11 8 At tbe annual meeting of the Anglo- Ameri can Press Association of Paris, the President, Mr. A. Sommerville Story, ncted that ten members of ton organisation were serving either with tbe British or the French army. Messrs. Clive Macmanus, William A. Bond, and John Kelly, of the Daily Mail, Mr.Reuter - 108 words
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Article97 1916-01-11 8 Lord Kilmarnock, who has been for some years in Japan, where he has been secretary of tbe Embassy at Tokio, is shortly return ing home to take up duty at the Foreign Office. Lady Kilmarnock, who was in England when the war broke out. has been a good deal with97 words
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Advertisement83 1916-01-11 8 Take tbe fort," the scMier ordered Take a pa'!, tbo sailor said Take my band," tbe maiden murmured Take him down," said Spiel* r Ned. Take Woods' Peppermint Cure,' say all men It will take your coughs away, Muke you strona, and bright an 1 happy. Make you glad, coutent83 words
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Advertisement147 1916-01-11 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Saturday, January IS Special Dinner at 8 o'clock TO BE FOLLOWED BY AN OPEN AIR CINEMA SHOW AND DANCING DURING INTERVALS. Watch for further announcement. ADELPHI HOTEL To-morrow, Wednesday, January 12, DURING DINNER GRAND MANILA BAND, from 7-30 till Midnight. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL MD CINEMA OPEN DINNER147 words
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Advertisement512 1916-01-11 10 tit a1 Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HE*O OFFICE Wir.ohe.ter Mou... IM.spors, LOMDOM OFFICE. 32. Old J.wry, EC. Tl C tupany has «2O 000 drpoMtcd with the Supreme Court of En R512 words
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Article665 1916-01-11 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. American Motor Manufacturing. H. Massac Huist, writing in The Observer, says Alike in the Old World and in the New, th growth of motor manufacturing enterprise in the first fifteen years of the twentieth century constitutes quite the most romantic chapter665 words
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Article412 1916-01-11 11 Preparing for Reconstruction Of Belgium. In the heart of Normandy, near that beautiful old city of Yernon, where a vast forest spreads away towards the fertile Vexin plains, the Belgian Goverment bare planted a colony for the maimed and halt of their armies, and here, where the412 words
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Advertisement291 1916-01-11 11 LISTER PUMPS High Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. Low Speed. All G earin^ The Engine in tbe will known Li ter V. rticsl Type, de» «ned. niannfactared and Bt»ndanliHod in Dirsley. England, »d! maintains that reputation for solid con nti action and long life which it asaoeiated with goods of291 words
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Advertisement230 1916-01-11 11 Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. You oan't drive a knifo through the tread f Some Stelastic Records r^-Vv Lord ABERDARE London 8.1 60 Rear Wheel. \*Z£m£s !P0 Major LINDSAY LLOYD Brooklands (2 9, C00 N^WBiwn^x. Four Tyrei r^^^fe' Lt. -Col LEAVER Hants230 words
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