The Straits Times, 29 February 1916
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Title Section14 1916-02-29 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,043 RING AFORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 29. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTP.14 words
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Advertisement142 1916-02-29 1 m ipiM^t Aij m SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL romes ftam Cows grazed on the famous Berneee Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be r> lied upon to be always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sledge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It is142 words
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Advertisement108 1916-02-29 1 Table Glassware FINE CUT CRYSTAL. TUMBLERS. ]jf GLASSES. j rini a.HEHRY PORT J Pint 1 hampagne. DECANTERS. y^^^ FINGER Claret. VSB^J V ?j ICE PLATES CHAHPACfifc BCCANTER TyMULEH NEW STOCK OF THIS GLASSWARE ■ii si a in; in-: n. ROBINSON CO. NEW SHIPMENTS: Manzanilla Sherry, Italian Vermouth, Italian Chianti Wine,108 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-29 1 MARTELLS BRANiIY Soli Aohnts: ADAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO. LTD. (Incorpoi itwl In Kn»lan,l)12 words
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Article997 1916-02-29 2 FIELD-MARSHAL HINDENBURG AS HUMORIST. Why Do They Keep on Fighting? Kield Marshal von HindenbarK's chatty iiupreasions of tbe military situation, peace priiß|H i-u, and bis own popularity, as supplied in a dinner table internew at bis Kunaian lii'Hil<|iiart«rN with Dr. Paul Ooldmann, of the Vienna Neve997 words
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Article76 1916-02-29 2 An induHtrial exhibition will be opened at T»i|h |j on April 10, and will last for a month, in ockbrutioo of the annexation of Formosa. General I'rinoe Kan in baa been ordered by tbe Japanese Emperor to proceed to Formosa to attend the exhibition. Ihe Prince will be accompanied by76 words
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Advertisement366 1916-02-29 2 CAN YOU BTAND THE COLD*? Bomb people enjoy cold weather and take annual trips to oold countries in order to enjoy tbe pleasure* ol winter sports; the keen air call* the pink to their chroka and tbe red to tbeir lips. Others shrink from oold and turn bine at the366 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-29 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wuods Oresi Pepcermiat Cure Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement269 1916-02-29 2 The Straits Times Press, Ltd., PHOTO PROCESS ENGRAVERS. y?lef"""""""""""""""""""""""" »■■■■■>» jjja t| J e^nlsHn^E J*n '"^^^^s^Br JBsiP j ~fm -i| -jffa '^•^s^s^^^a^^ ijC VP I yuVw.....^..............*...... .■■n-M < 11 1.. 1 < .■■■««...i, 1 ,....i.rt ffi «*»p iCr Kr' Kr \<x :ir Kp Xx? Xr Ttr gpTßP' a^? atr Xr269 words
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Advertisement106 1916-02-29 2 Fresh Butter in 1-lb. and /^-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. JUST PUBLIBHEDi PAN TON DONDANG SAYANG Bab* Bab* Prsnakan Rumsnliad Maley eontf book) Volume 111 (Quite different from the two volumes already publithtd). Price 75 cents per copy or 8S cents post106 words
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Advertisement106 1916-02-29 2 THE TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED IM iKHiRATM> IN Till:: STKAITS SBTn.KMKNTS). NOTUE IS IIKKKHY UIVBN that, at thu Annual Ounural Meeting to be hold en SttQrda;. March 4, IMA, thu I)irtotor« will recimuund (hit a Kinal Dividtml of 16 making 84 for the year, bt pad to the Mharoholdera on106 words
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Article1046 1916-02-29 3 COPPER, RUBBER AND GOLD BY LETTER POST. The Dutch View. Lord Robert Cecil has granted to tbe London correspondent of the Nieawe Rotterdamsche Courant an interview, with tbe epecal object of discussing tbe differences which at the present moment exist between tbe British and I latch Governments1,046 words
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Advertisement339 1916-02-29 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with I tioENCE OH FLUID extract OF RED JAMAICA "nmounced f)» the HICBfST MtDIC*l AUTKrriTifS the mott "US! TLTORPiD 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 of339 words
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Advertisement418 1916-02-29 3 CARE FOR CHILDREN'S Hair and Skin With Cuticura. Nothing Easier. Trial Free. The Soap to cleanse and purify the skin and scalp, the Ointment to toothe and heal rashes, itchings, redness, roughness, dandruff, etc. Nothing better. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. book. Address F. NYwbery SonH. 27, Charterhouse418 words
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Advertisement243 1916-02-29 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Wkick I>nB now borno 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 Gouty243 words
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Advertisement1086 1916-02-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND rApcar I— inc. (COMP^NIFS Ist OBPORATITD IN ENGLAND), MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Under Contract with His Majesty a Government), for China. Japan Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Adin, Egypt, IMaditarranean Porta and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about1,086 words
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Advertisement770 1916-02-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATtON CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Si am). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Scmerak, Kelantan, Tabai Barjgnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, kobeamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure MAHIDOL Mar. 1, 3 p.m. Mi BORIBAT Mar. S 4, 3 p.m. ss PRACHATIPOK 6770 words
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Advertisement475 1916-02-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcorporatkd in EnqL4nd) The Companies' steamers are despatch* c! from Liverpool outwards for the Straits China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool475 words
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Advertisement517 1916-02-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. V K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorpokatbd in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marpeilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Governmon- Tb: New Twin-screw Steamors maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonxtruckd, and are517 words
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Article103 1916-02-29 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, February 2° Hipb Wat«r :> .17 a in 9.16 p.u M. M. nutwanl mail expneted P. and O. houipward mail expected. Wednesday, March I. High Water, 7.54 a.m 10 0 p.m Thursday, March 2. Sigh Water H 4 i a.m., 1 I.TO p.m. LaMaa 1103 words
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Article221 1916-02-29 5 To DAY. Port Dirkson and Port Switu-nhani Krian J. 30 pm Prigi Uajah, Tembilahan, and Inilniyiri Quorra 2.80 pm Saigon, Hon^konK, Shanghai and .lapan I'olyneaien Bpm Malacca ana Muar Lady Weld Bpm Penang anil lUngoon H.inu Moh 8.30 pai Saigon D.mai 8.30 pm Kangkok Maur 3.80 pm221 words
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Article263 1916-02-29 5 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.ii. and 0.45 a.m. respectively. The throat'!: express to Penang leaves Koala Latifir at H am. daily, arriving at Penang at 0 28263 words
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Article130 1916-02-29 5 The outward B. I. p.uket G. Apcar with mails fn iv London left Nttgapatam at 2 p.m. on Mania*, February 26, and may be ixpcot. il to arrive at Penang at daylight on Thursday, March 2. Tin I. anil O. ot'tward mail steamer Malta will be leaving130 words
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Article50 1916-02-29 5 Onr attention ban bee* calM to the fact thai oar arrival* in i.ondon are much behind tboae publnh.d olw «liero. Oar ral>> is to yi«: arrival* only wlwd tluy are officially rjported in the Pmt Office notice*, and on later <U.te than that printed above faa i been h rvp.n.50 words
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Article210 1916-02-29 5 Outward. The following passenger booking* to the Straits are taken from the London and China ExproHd. It nhould be anderstood that, in some instanced, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, rabeuqaent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.210 words
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Article185 1916-02-29 5 EXCHAMOB. Sinoapou, Fkhrcary 20, 1910 U»L»u. Buk i m,s 2/4} f Demand 2,4J FriT»te8m/i 2/4 U On Frakck Bank T. T. 828 On India Bank T. T. 17-1 1 On Honokono.. Bank d/d m. 17% On Shamobai ...Bank d/d 68^ Oh Java Bank T. T. 181 f185 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-29 5 For Chronic Chest Complaint*, foods' Great Peppenuiat Cure Is ftd10 words
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Advertisement587 1916-02-29 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LADY DB-IBES APARTMENTS wi'b a p'lvat i Ninily rteply to K. W., c/o Strait* Times. 29 8-1 8 JUNIOR CLERK W NTUD. One ju^t 'eiving school preferred. App!y Wearne Bro-^, Ltd., Orch.rd Riad 29 2— 29 a COMPETENT YOUNG NURSERY OOV BHNKSS (Kaglish) would take obarge o( one587 words
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Advertisement585 1916-02-29 5 Jamaica Cigars Golofina Perfectos $14 per 100. Golofina Bouquets 9 per 100. PACKED in BOXES of2S. Obtainable tvotn SUN TAI CHAN, NOOR MOHAMED, 41, Cecil Street. 1-a, d' Almeida Street. STILL ANOTHER STAR PROGRAMMK AT IHK POrCLAR CINIMA BOCSI GAIETY PICTURE PALACE Where the Best of the World's Beat 'reduction*585 words
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Advertisement127 1916-02-29 5 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING Monday, March 6 FOR A SHORT BEABON ONLY. MAURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS The Scamps Direct from all the Principal London Theatres. PLAN OPEN AT MOUTBIE'S. 292—0 EASY-CHAIR 5 ROUTE to the WORLD'S BEST MUSIC' Sitting at home in comfort and listening to the Cabinet Grand Instrument is127 words
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Advertisement151 1916-02-29 5 THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCB, 1888. In thi Suprimi Cocrt of thi Straits Sittlkments. Settlement or SINUAPORr Id Bankrapto;. No. 189 of ISIS. lie Chop Ban Teoß Hin NOTICE is he toy Riven, that the rereiv inp Order made against ibe abovtntiued, Cbcp Ban Tcdr Hin, on September H, 1916, was loseindtd151 words
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1069 1916-02-29 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. THE GREAT BATTLE. There is bat one subject— the great battle in France, and it is possible that it may develop into the greatest battle in the world's history. The descriptions of it fill one with horror. The Germans are barling thousands on thousands1,069 words
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Article20 1916-02-29 6 The Federal KnbVr Stamp Co of Penang. Kuala Lumpur and Ipob, forward a neat desk calendar for tue current year.20 words
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Article34 1916-02-29 6 The total quantity of tin exported from the F.M 8. daring January amounted to 72,505 uiculs as against 78,83-1 in the corresponding month of 1915, and the total doty to ♦751,198 as against 1616,601.34 words
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Article52 1916-02-29 6 The Robinson Piano Company hand us Ij. being the amount realised by the sale of the small books scot as by the Misses Woods," and ask us to forward the money for the credit of the Ked Cross Fun I. We have forwatded to Mrs. Fowlie who v actiug for52 words
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Article55 1916-02-29 6 A H«guo cable to the Sumatra Post says tbat from the beginning of March Germany will have in active service a ne* kind ut armoured ship soinethiog like a Ifreadnought cruiser carrying threefold armour plate between wbi.:h is material rendering tli•hilit immune to tjrp "does aod shelU I. it averted55 words
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Article27 1916-02-29 6 The Philippines Commissioner at Washington says tbe result of the passage of tbe new Bill will be the establishment of the first republic in the Far East.27 words
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Article30 1916-02-29 6 Tbe Tokio Printers' Union have passed a resolution raising tbeir prices for work by 30 per cent., owing to the remarkable rise in tbe price of ink, lead, paper, etc.30 words
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Article30 1916-02-29 6 The New York Sun's Rome correspondent quotes a business man wbo was recently in Austria-Hungary wbo says ho is convinced tbat tbe monarchy cannot bold oat beyond another three uiontbd.30 words
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Article35 1916-02-29 6 Mr. Iwaki, of Cbefoo, is reported to have purchased for Y320.000 tbe American steamship Hanametal. This vessel, which was built at Kiel in 1895, has been in tbe Singapore local trade for some months past.35 words
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Article38 1916-02-29 6 At the meeting of tbe Selangor Ceylon Tamils' Association held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday a committee was appointed to approach Government witb a view to the Ttuepavali festival and Hindu New Year's Day being made public holidays.38 words
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Article40 1916-02-29 6 Experiments have been carried oat at various agricultural testing stations in Sumatra for the coagulation of rubber by means of a mixture of benzine and methylated spirits. The process which has been patented, is known as tbe liken Down process.40 words
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Article55 1916-02-29 6 Tbe total number of Japanese naval and military men wbo are to receive rewards in connection witb tbe Kiaocbau expedition ih reported to reach 100,000, including 65,000 military and 85,000 naval men. Of these men the approval of tbe authorities is said to have been obtained in respect of 7,00055 words
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Article61 1916-02-29 6 A Civil and Military Gazette special cable says Constantinople news via Salonika and Rome despatched prior to the fall of Erzerum states consternation was caused in Constantinople by the disasters at Erzeram where the Ottoman troops were refusing to fight owing to lack of provisions. It was admitted that Russian61 words
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Article74 1916-02-29 6 The New South Wales Chamber of Agri culture, on the motion of Messrs. Kumsey and Hall, recently adopted a resolution That the attention of the military authorities be drawn to the fact that an opportunity exists for local artillery practice in a flyingfox haunt (containing probably millions of foxes) in74 words
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Article71 1916-02-29 6 Mr. Pretyman states that the aggregate of tbe world's sailing and steam tonnage in 1850, the earliest jear for which statistics have been compiled, amounted to about ■J,4."i0,000 tons (net), of wbicb 4.233,000 tons (net), or 44.8 percent., were registered in tbe British Empire. In 1911 the aggregate tonnage of71 words
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Article84 1916-02-29 6 There has been considerable auxiety in Calcutta as to the fate of Mr. T. S. Apcar, of Qaten's Park, Ballyguoge, who was on board a steamer when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean in October. The boat iv «hich Mr. Apcar escaped from the siuking ship was believed to have84 words
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Article94 1916-02-29 6 The Cairo correspondent of the Pioneer says the command in Egypt has now been split up. General Sir Archibald Murray is in charge of the Mediterranean expeditionaiy force such as it is at present and is iopjDM ole for the canal defence with headquarters it Ismailia and Lieut General (now94 words
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Article102 1916-02-29 6 Mr. T. H. A. Aldrtfgp, the chief electrical engineer of Shanghai Municipality, has made some interesting observations in Cassier'ti Engineering Monthly on the g» neral development of electricity in Chinese cities. An enormous amount of money has been wasted in these cities because there bis been do guiding hand to102 words
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Article118 1916-02-29 6 With reference to the inclusion of imports frum Germany during 1915 figuring in the recent Indian trade returns, the Enghsbmtn understands that a larg proportion of tli< goodi rtferred to constituted cargo of th. steamer Karenfels. This vessel, it will be r. meiuK'ieil. was in Port Said with a cargo118 words
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Article145 1916-02-29 6 Me Dtion wan made in the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. .liwti.-. Karnshaw, Hitting to heir appeal", of the cue in wliicli O I> Neubionner, seoW-DCed la nine wontlm' rigorous imprisonment bj tliu I >mtrict Juil^c. is Keeking to have both conviction and wntence quaahed. Tbo charxt was tbat he145 words
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Article398 1916-02-29 6 Mr. E. I> Kemn, manager of Koneo, Ltd., accompanied by Mr-*. Komp is leaving shortly for a trip to Java. Mr. W. H. Taylor, head of vhe preventive service, Government Monopolies Department, is due back from leave in the coarse of the next few weeks. Mr. J.398 words
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Article45 1916-02-29 6 The following copy of a telryraci received ut liemlquarters from siiuli at 11.57 p.m. on the I7lh insl. has been officially communicr.ted to us: -Discharged from hospital Jemadar Sytdullal. llaveldar l.'S'Ji; llliola Singh; Sepoy 2771 Dula Singh, all Malay States Guides. Aden.45 words
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Article60 1916-02-29 6 We are informed that SIT.', has been received in response to the appeal made by Mr. E. Brown on behalf of the Boys' and Girls' Kofnges at Manchester and Salford. It is hoped that anyone who intends subscribing will send at once either to Mr. E. A.60 words
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Article126 1916-02-29 6 Mr. F. M. Baddeley, Postmaster-General. Strait™ Settlement", uotitii s that the Post Oftue is now in a position to receive and forward literature for 11 M. ships on this st ition, for all local military forces and for liritish forces in Egypt and in Salonika. It126 words
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Article174 1916-02-29 6 As will be seen from the aJvertisement column*, business at the Victoria Theatre will be rt sumed next Monday when Mr. Wolseley Charli s and his Scamps, presented by arrangement with Mr. Bandwaon, open furashoit season. Concert parties -abound at home and only those with something distinctive about174 words
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Article95 1916-02-29 6 Mrx. Kupert Mduas-uli. Until. 'h Hotel, begx to acknowledge the following additional subscriptions to the fund tur providing vacations for Belgian moMuth who are worn out or who have been wouuJed. and whose relatives dare not a-'iMxt Hum Total acknowledged MM A. Lecot aw J. A.95 words
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Advertisement96 1916-02-29 6 J. Clifford Wilkinson, Kobe. Imported in Cases of 4 doz. Pints 8 doz. Splits. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. CELEBRATED PeT d Z SOLS AGENTS: 4 S-!!Pv JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. list "I I■■ I A 1 1- D l> K\'-L\M'l. Engineering Consult QENEBII ELECTRICAL motor [pENTRAin MARINE V IETtGINE WORKsIt SANITARY96 words
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Advertisement171 1916-02-29 6 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT AT THE ALHAMBJLA Beaoh Road. The House of Quality— The Home of Fea'ure Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore Manager, M H Kenyon Slade. Pat«*i Big reduction THESTAIN In O Parts. A story of strong hnman appeal, forceful presentation in this grippioß picture. Sensation, bomoar and171 words
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Article158 1916-02-29 7 THE GREAT BATTLE. Germany's Progress Checked. Experts Say It is The Real Tkitf. SINKING THE MALOJA. Full Details of the P. and 0. Disaster. London. February *7. 4.2S pa. A Berlin official Binujdi asys the Kaiser was pmeat at the Verdoa battle. Loadon. February 27. 4.25 p m.158 words
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Article181 1916-02-29 7 London. February 28, 4 25 M Pane. communi.|ae North of Verdun, after tbe violent action of the preoediag days, n certain slackening of the Gerssan sfforts hi the coarse of the any is reported, except between Doaaomont HUI and a plateau north of the village of Vaux where181 words
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Article136 1916-02-29 7 London February 28, 1X4* pjn. The Meuse beigbt* aloof? which the iet man* are trying lo advance are teamed with ravine* which at present are water coareec. The French treacbea and batteries enfilade these and woaadej soldiers who have arrived in Paris state that the carnage136 words
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Article297 1916-02-29 7 London. Fcbroary 27. 2^5 p.m. A vivid pictnrc of tbe Verdun fighting i* faiaiihit by a Scottish atajher of the r reach Foreign L?gioa. He says the L^giin was posted behiad bouses to await tbe onset. -Ton* of shells sseanJ to be raining en a* and we could297 words
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Article217 1916-02-29 7 Loadoa. February 29, 12.45 p.m. Now there is no doubt that tbe Verdua tbrust ik th» rial thing at I«M. says the Times military correspondent. Tbe deeisioß of tbe Grrmaas to pot their fortus-s to tbe test will be received with fierce delight by tbe217 words
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Article181 1916-02-29 7 Loadoe. February 27. 6 p.m. Parts. o»iu»|*t la the regioa north at Vrrdna ear tr»s» eoatiasßS to utiSßKtbsa lhasr sosstiaas. Itariag tbe sight there be* bcra ao caasgr oa the attacking frost east ward of the Mease where there ha* been heavy ssjmWs, fresh attempt is reported •sther oa181 words
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Article130 1916-02-29 7 New Russian Leader. Loadjo February 27. 4 30 p.m. PrU<»«ra<]e Priaee K iropUkia bubeei appotDt-4 coaaMader in chief oa (be Northers front. Loadoa. February 27, 8J0 p.m. AmMia A Vieaaa eommuaique sty* "Oar troops bave occupied Doracio." Loadoo, Febrnmry 28, «.5J MB. Koaw: ItaJiaa aad Albtniaa troop* aad130 words
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Article74 1916-02-29 7 Loadoa. February 27, 10 10 p.m. Aa official message from Cairo say* Oeaeral Lahia* colnmo, consisting of Sots. Africans, aad Territorial artillery yesterday looming attacked as eaemy c- luaic. ashkr U aad OaaUr, at Agagia, aiK*a miles sooth east of Barrami. By 3 30, tbe enemy was74 words
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Article166 1916-02-29 7 The Maloja Disaster. TERRIBLE FORCE OF THE NINE EXPLOSION. London, Febroary 27, 5.50 p.m. Tbe explosion on the Maloja was terrific. It was about two miles from Dover and shook tbe booses on tbe front A three msnterl steamer went to the liner's assistance and also struck a166 words
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Article371 1916-02-29 7 London, February 28, 1.20 a.m. Dover, 10.80 p.m I Forty -four bodies from tbe Maloja bare been landed. Tbe tide is ebbing and it is not expected that more bodies will be recovered to night London. Febroary 28. 2.25 am. Tbe P. and O. Company announces that there371 words
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Article182 1916-02-29 7 London. Febroary 28. I Tbe captain of the Maloja was the leave. He slipped into the water a* the vessel was disappearing aad swam for nearly half aa boor. Interview* with Messrs. Anderson, A very, Bistock, Heron. Sharps, Her.dith aad Madame Wilkia* are also poMmbed. Air. A very, who182 words
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Article226 1916-02-29 7 London. February 28, 2.35 p.m. Two more bodies from tbe Maloja have been washed ashore. Tbe Times Dover correspoadsnt emphakises the coolness nf the lascars whose behaviour is stated to have been magnificent. Out of 201 lascars aboard apparently only 86 were saved. London, Febroary 28, 4226 words
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Article408 1916-02-29 7 London, February 27, 3 55 p.m. The passenger list of tbe Maloja included I -Messrs. R. J. Agoow, W. C. Avery, J. Bannister, G. Bostock, N. Corstorpbao, J. K. George, H. Hedow, G. S. Hardy. R. Head, R E. Holland. A. Herron, P. G. Johnson, S. V.408 words
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Article158 1916-02-29 7 w her Shipping Events. MORE STEAMERS SUNK. London, February 27. 4 20 pan. •amer -mkiogs in the taut twenty lour bears, in addition to the Deeaby and the Tnmmel, include tbe Swedish sttimer Bergit aad the British steamer Fastaet by a tab marine ia the Weatern Mediterranean. Tbe crew who158 words
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Article200 1916-02-29 7 London, February 28, IJO p.m. Teneriffe Tbe Western u left tbe Moewe on Febroary 9. aad when near Cape Verde on tbe 15th mat. she was taking a southerly coarse. Tbe vsrioos British captains protested, upon whicb they were offered the choice of making the Canaries200 words
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Article93 1916-02-29 7 London, Febroary 24. Washington Germany baa instructed Count Beraatorff to inform tbe United States that tbe Lasitania assurances apply only to unarmed merchantmen. It is understood that Germany contends that armel merchantmen will be subject to destruction without warning. Sobmarine Cim Hinder* have botn instructed to begin93 words
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Article122 1916-02-29 7 We are indebted to tbe French Consul, Comte de Bond;, for tbe following telegrams: Paris, Febroary 27. Yesterday, north of Verdun, all the furious enemy attacks were broken. Tbe enemy. having oecupiei tbe rains of Djoaamont fort, we counter-attacked, repnlsed the assailant, and went beyond tbe line122 words
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Article51 1916-02-29 7 The village uf Dooaumont is about 9 kilo metres from Verdun aad tbe fort of tbe same name is 7 kilometres to tbe north. Vand is a village 9 kilometers to tbe north east, Blaozee and Morainvi'le are 15 kilometres east, and Haudiomont IA kilometres south-east of51 words
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Article385 1916-02-29 7 Chinese Boy Murdered and His Sister Stabbed. The police have oa their hands at the present bsiiibbl a remarkable caae which pretests more tbao oaa puzzling foa tore calling fur elucidation. It occurred a few day* ago bat wince then the happenings have assumed a much more385 words
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Article1954 1916-02-29 7 > OUR MACHINE WHICH OUTSTRIPS THE FOKKER. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January 27. While it is to be assumed that tbe present season is primarily one of incubation, it can aot be reproached with lack of active interest. In three separate fields— on tbe French1,954 words
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Article102 1916-02-29 8 London's docks, which have had such a prosperous year, are, of coume, the pN tli vi many y< iuts, but it is Dot so well known t.mt prop r that if, the buildings aoJ vlaivin are not much more than a century < 1 1. li. the I— ,h century102 words
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Article550 1916-02-29 8 Committee's Progress Report To February lib At a committee meeting of the Singapore Family Benefit Society, held on the 25th instant, 29 applications for admission were dealt with against 56 the previous month. Accounts to the end of January, 1916, were laid on tbe table and550 words
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Article40 1916-02-29 8 Latest advertisements of the day ai pear on psge 8. A lecture on America and tbe War will be givea at tbe Y.W.C.A., Fort Canning Road, to morrow, at 6 p.m., by tbe Rev. W. T. Cherry.40 words
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Article126 1916-02-29 8 Among tin- wills recently proven is that of a country clergyman who left £38,611. Clerics' will*— like other people's present •be most carious contrasts. Canon Liddon loft IS, OOO. Dean Stanley more than twice as much. Kingnley, on the other band, left a ban- £600. A well known Roman Catholic126 words
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Article184 1916-02-29 8 Submarine's Presence Revealed By Discoloured Water. Tbe commander of a large transport, in writing to the secretary of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, requests that body to warn navigators to look out for discoloured water wiien in submarine areas, as he states tbat bis vessel, with 1,900184 words
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Article591 1916-02-29 8 The Scene of the Great German Attack. The following description of the Saint Miliii 1 salient is by Mr. H. Warner Allen, special correspondent of tbe British Press with tbe French armies A white line in the hillside below one's feet tbe advanced French trencho" on tbe heights591 words
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Article204 1916-02-29 8 Tbe following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon :—Freebold land and boose 122 Dan lop Street, arc* SB7 ftij. feet, bought by Oulab Khan Siiratte for 82,300; freehold land at Upper Tanglin, area 20,000 square feet, bought by204 words
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Article79 1916-02-29 8 According to an American paper, a would be recruit at Windsor, Ont., stated that bis father was Engliiib, bis mother Irish that tliey bad been long domiciled in France that bo hiniht'lf was born at raa four days out from I' ranee, on a ship flying the Spanish May, and79 words
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Article65 1916-02-29 8 TUe spoon shoot fired on Friday laat resulted as follows 4 4 ill 1 Mrs. Ridoat 81 80 61 68 78 Hunter 28 24 47 68.80 Brooke 27 27 54 68.83 Payne 29 28 57 67.96 Lady Ellis 25 29 54 67.9t Mrs. Wace 16 2265 words
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Article212 1916-02-29 8 The Naval men are making tbe most of their stay in port, two elevens making good use of yesterday afternoon by playing a game on the S.R.C. ground. The game calls for no special comment, except perhaps that Bryant who put up a century on Saturday would seem to212 words
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Article222 1916-02-29 8 The court in front of tbe SCO. Club bouse was well line 1 with spectators last evening wben M. J. pcott, representing Singapore, played a singles match with Foo Joo Wan, the Penang Chinese champion. The play revealed a contrast in styles, the Chinese relying upon coolness and222 words
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Article429 1916-02-29 8 Effort to Find a Market in The United States. South Australian fruit growers areextremely desirous of opening up an export trade with tbe United States. At an important conference of argiculturists held recently at Clarendon, the following resolution was passed That the Government be urged to take429 words
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Advertisement115 1916-02-29 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, March 'i Tuesday, Fibbcaby 29. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. 5 p.m. Keppel Harbour Tra v Terminus S.R.E.iV.) 5.15 p.tn. Drill Hall S.V.R, Officers and X.t.O.'s Veterans Co, and N.C.O.'s. i, Chinese Co. Cadet Co. Wednesday, Mabcb 1. 5.16115 words
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Advertisement47 1916-02-29 8 When liappy hearts nc'.te M one, And wedding belle they ling, We (eel inclined to kiss tbe bride And ail ber praises sing. Also, wben ooughs jar on the ear, 'Tig something I cannot endure, For I know that tbe victim* Dot taken Woods' Groat Peppermint Care.47 words
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Advertisement214 1916-02-29 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Bauh Road, Singapore, From 9 n..m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. FTERNOON TE/S AND lAIE UFFtFS SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING OINNE OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL ANO CINEMA214 words
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Article479 1916-02-29 9 Interned Specialist's Daily Permit. The recent death of an English diplomatist has revealed a remarkable fact about a German scientist now interned at tbe Alexandra Pa'ace. Tbe ocientist is Frederick Mehnarto, a pupil of Koch and a Harley s'reet consultant who came into pr, minenco three years ago,479 words
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Article541 1916-02-29 9 Mr Tom Wing, M.P., on Their Great Success. Mine sweeping, submarine-bunting, tbe mine-sweepers and their peace time work of trawling, with hides on the nature of the sea floor and the psychology of fish, furnished topics for Mr. Tom Wing. M P. fur Hougbtonle Spring and541 words
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Article32 1916-02-29 9 Germany bag postponed the opening of more intense submarine war until April in ordei to nive the American Government tbe opportunity to warn its nationals Dot to ti.ni I in armed merchantmen.32 words
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Advertisement234 1916-02-29 9 J. L CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVK Everything for Men's Wear. ski. kit assortment ct of all Classes. LaTEVT NOVELTIES IN Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE NEW AOORESSi No». 17& 18, STAMFORD ROAD (opposite Hotel van Wljk>. DfJ.Cellis Browne* g fjft/) I^t^ T>i» ORIGINAL and ONLY GENUINE^ B f COUGHS.234 words
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Advertisement161 1916-02-29 9 ELECTRIC COOKING Cheap and Reliable Clean and Convenient TOASTS BREAD BkT FRIES FISH C-TOABTS .CHEESE fl^E^B^lHfc FRIES BACbN GRILLS CHOPS fl MAKES CUBTAROS, 6RILLB STEAK W^P PUDDINGS, SAUCES. ETC. UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC GRILL, 2SO and 110 Volt*. WILL COOK A WHOLE MEAL AT THE TABLE. SI/.B OF GRILL 4} BY B161 words
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Advertisement559 1916-02-29 10 Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth ioo cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ikcobpobated in Straits Settlbmbsjs) HEADOFFICE. Winoheetar Houae, Singapore. LONDON O'FIOB 3«. Old Jewry. K.C. The Company has C 90.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,559 words
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Advertisement385 1916-02-29 10 INSURANCE. 9UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOk Incorporated in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 local Invested Funds. *8,250,000 Annual Inoomi .41,100,000 Tbe undersigned, Agents tor tbe above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short period* of ten days ac longer periods at current rates to be named on385 words
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Advertisement500 1916-02-29 10 BANKING. j HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkono). PAID-UP OAPITAL m, 118,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS j SterUng 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Saw 1 18,000,000 183,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor! 11t.000.000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Obairmaa. i S. H. Dodwell, Bag.500 words
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Advertisement509 1916-02-29 10 BANKING. I CHARTERED iANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot 430 each 41,1004)00 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and I Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and509 words
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Advertisement622 1916-02-29 10 INSURANCE. YOUR SAVINGS Yoa may be able to lay aside 150 a month. If yoa can do this tor 10 years it means a decent provision for the wife and child. Suppose, however, yon die after saving for 12 months 1600 will not go very far, will it Leas than622 words
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Article929 1916-02-29 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Progress of Motor-Cycling. It seems only recently that we were all orowding round one of the stands at Olympia to get a view of tbe first two-stroke motorcycle, for which all kinds of things were being claimed by the inventor, says929 words
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Article140 1916-02-29 11 Tbe High Commissioner (or Australia, Sir Andrew Fisher, who is now in London, made a plea tor tbe bird life of Central Australia in tbe course of a speech at Perth recently, after bia journey over tbe route of tbe trans Australian railway. He said be140 words
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Advertisement178 1916-02-29 11 JUST LANDED AND NOW ON VIEW AT OUR SHOW-ROOM. ORCHARD ROAO. D 3 TON ENNIS SUBVENTION TYPE CHASSIS. A magnificent example of high-class British Automobile Engineering. a All interested in mechanical transport should inspect this chassis, the fir9t of its type exported from Britain. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Sole Agents, Singapore,178 words
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Advertisement219 1916-02-29 11 Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS,, Singapore. "Stelastic"jgj^ Super Tyres. l^^F if These tyres have solved the greatest problems connected with economic and (th'citnt motoring. The tread of a Stelastic Tyre consists of hundreds of fine sharp spirah projecting from the pure Para Rubber219 words
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Advertisement2342 1916-02-29 12 HOUSES TO LET. GOVERNWENT^OF JOHORE. nilJllJ Uiij o pn !T0 LBT 09mtorUble PUBLIC WORDS DEPARTMENT. 9 vi lurnißhed. MM., 10, Lloyd K^ad. 24-2— v Tenders are heieby invited for the building I of NEW LAW COURTS AND POLICE Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Stret t, and I TO LET,2,342 words
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Advertisement458 1916-02-29 12 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Sbipcbaodlevs. Government and Mnnieipa Coatraotor* Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agents, Soli Aobmts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd, Bust Moltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 ***** To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, Much as changes in sailing dates of458 words
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Miscellaneous320 1916-02-29 12 Straits ¥)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. AH communications relating to businesn matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of320 words
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