The Straits Times, 25 March 1916
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Title Section13 1916-03-25 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,005 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MARCH 25. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement152 1916-03-25 1 MILK SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes from Cows grazed on the famous Berneee Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be n-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 is most important.that Milk for152 words
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Advertisement183 1916-03-25 1 AMERICAN REFRIGERATORS ICE-CHESTS ''•^UBiflKftr^dll^B^^l lnmulßtion. I |fl| T IBjPl '^bmh ßffljtJß ifl Zinc cin n n- i f hHHj 1 IB^tt^B^^Hpf Jaß with Castors. ,I B| j j WM~BMf^^& uMMMMMMM^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^tS^StM REFRIGERATORS. ICE-CHESTS. Height. Width Hfigh\ Width. 43 ins-, x 24 ins 25 ins x 24 ins. 4b x27 27 x27183 words
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Advertisement16 1916-03-25 1 JEFFREY S PILSENER BEER. Sou lon ADAMSON. GILFILLAN' CO ITD (1ii,,,ri.,.r.u».l in Kn X l >n,l)16 words
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Article1087 1916-03-25 2 SOME ASTOUNDING FIGURES OF THE BUDGET. War Office Criticised. The House of Commons was crowded on February 21 when Mr. Asquith asked the House to vote the largest sum ever demanded in tbe history of tbe British or any other Parliament. He said I will confine myself to1,087 words
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Advertisement80 1916-03-25 2 Just received A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SODIUM BISULPHITE S. J. JUDAH CO., Til. 1381 29. ROBINSON ROAD 24 2—26 B REYNELL'S UJ SP© J THE SUPfRB MINERAL :R. UNVARYING ItS CHARACTER. UNSURPASSED IN EXCELLENCE. I'ATED S'JT NEVER DUPLICATED^ ,q :.-;t made wk:sxy famous in^ :h xj HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE80 words
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Advertisement561 1916-03-25 2 A FINE COMPLEXION. A girl's complexion is something more than a matter to concern her vanity. It is an indication of tbe ntate of her health. Pallor in a growing girl means a thinning of the blood. Eruptions mean impurities in the blood. Parents should be watchful of their daughters'561 words
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Advertisement920 1916-03-25 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE BPRING RACE MEETING (Under 8.8.A. Rule* of Raevng), WILL BB HBLD ON Tuesday M ay 1 6, Thursda y, May I S, and Saturday, May ao, 1916. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. Tuesday, May 16,1916. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.45 p.m. Value 1600 and 160 to the Second920 words
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Advertisement688 1916-03-25 2 NOTE i Th.iit tent ion of owner* is oalled to Rule 133. «h lo h make)*) the hour for Sonatohinfl 0 p.m. OH the) DAY BEFORE tha Raoe. Owners ol (Jrifflns are entitled to enter (01 either of tbe following series of Races Fui Seriet No. 1 First D»y— Race688 words
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Article675 1916-03-25 3 TOTAL DIVIDEND OF 35 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Favourable Report on the Estate. The sixth report of tbe director* to the shareholders states Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts for tbe year ended December 81. 1015. Accounts.— The nett profit for the675 words
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Article220 1916-03-25 3 I Mr. Donoboe. special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, telegraphs from Athens a vivid story of Prince Yussuff'n death. He states Tliete is little doubt that be was assassinated at the instigation of Enver Pasha. The Prince was found in the palace lying in a corridor220 words
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Article42 1916-03-25 3 A I'ionecr cable dated London, March 10, <tay»: It lias been the custom in Cologne for Mime time to detain neutral arrivals, suujmon MMMmMM tiny wish to *e». an I then xend away the neutral* without allowing them to enter the town.42 words
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Advertisement335 1916-03-25 3 ASK FOR fffß LAIRD 0' LOGAN JL if moil I r BONDINGS FROM 1880 TO 1900. iM'^ffl^ NO MONEY CAN PRODUCE I j BETTER OR OLDER. fc^Jgjgl DISTILLERS MACKIE CO., DISTILLERS, LTD.. Lafavulin and Malt Mill Di.tilleriea, ISLAND OF ISLAY. ESTAB. 1742. A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay Peninsula335 words
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Advertisement441 1916-03-25 3 BURNING PAIN WITH WEEPING ECZEMA Could Scarcely Sleep. Irritation Terrible. Ashamed to Go Out. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. 115. Clyndu St., Moniston. Clam., 8. Wales. "About six month* ago I Ix-san to be troubled with wiran. It started with a raw-looking. UKKravatlng raah whirh I— l out to Ik-441 words
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Advertisement316 1916-03-25 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporated in Japan) (Osaka Marcantlla Itaamthlp Co Ltd KOBE— BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular cargo service witb six steambra eallicg It Moji. Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on tbe return voyage oalling at Totioorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. For316 words
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Advertisement452 1916-03-25 3 NOTICES. SOO SWEE SUNG BRANCH DRUG STORE. 490. North Bridge Road. Singapore. To anyone purchasing noods from March 26 to April 9, to the value of thirty cents or upwards, a souvenir will be presented. 24 B— BoB THE KUALA SAWAH RUBBER CO.. LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). NOTICE452 words
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Advertisement1081 1916-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. \J. Dritish India AND Mpcar Line. (Companies Incurpukatrd in Endl\.vd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. «Under Contract with Hit Majesty a QoveroLaont). For Ohtna, Japan, Panang, Oeylon. Auatralia, India, Aden, Bgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Hteamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HOH«.VAKL1,081 words
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Advertisement770 1916-03-25 4 BTEAHEB BAILIWBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krotay, Triaggann, BUut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Tolapin, Patani, Singora, Liona, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsaen, Taku, Chumpon, Kobiak and Bangkok. Due Departure c.c. BORIBAT Mar. 26. a p.m. c.c. PR4CHATIPOK Mar. 87 29, S p.m. The Steamers are770 words
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Advertisement463 1916-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAMSHIPCO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTO. (Ikcori'obatko in Enolund) The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseille*,463 words
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Advertisement544 1916-03-25 4 STEAMER SAILING!. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail ointract witb tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tb? New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are544 words
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Article134 1916-03-25 5 FIXTURES. Saturday, March 25. High Water. 1.2 a.m., '1 28 p.m The Scararw, Victoria Theatre. Sunday, March 26. High Water 141 a.m., 8.49 p.m. Monday, March 27. Hitfh Water. 2.37 a.m 5.52 p.m. Tin' stamps. Victoria Theatre. Lecturo at f.MjO.4, Hall, 8.45 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. High134 words
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Article243 1916-03-25 5 To-day. Mcdan Medusa 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Swe.ttenbam and Puning Klang 2.30 pm Muntok aud Palciubang Van Goens 2.30 pm IVnang. Sabaii','. <tc. De Klerk 2.80 pm I'enaD^ and Calcutta taking mails for Durban uing 2.30 pm .Selat Pandjang. Bengalis, BUk and Pakan Ban..- V. der I'arra243 words
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Article20 1916-03-25 5 The homeward M. M. steamer Lotus may be expected to arrive here on Monday morning. March '11.20 words
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Article259 1916-03-25 5 Tl mail trains from Singapore lor Sta norl avt- Tank Road station daily at 7.7 I 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.1* p.m. ami 6.45 a.m. respectively. Thi through cxpriss to Pen%ng leaves KuaU Lun per at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penan<.< at 6 M259 words
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Article95 1916-03-25 5 Lift Sinoai'iihk. Dr» in London. Arbivbd. K.b. 11 I. March 10 M»r 1 K.b. 1!M. M. 10 Mar. 10 Ki-b. 1h i 20 Mar. 20 Feb. M I! I Fe* 96 M M Mar. J P. *O. Mat. U li I Mar. 17 I Mar. 17 M95 words
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Article173 1916-03-25 5 EXCHANOB. SiNOAPom. March 26, 1910. OhLomll. ...Buck 4 m/s 2/4|| Ooiuand 2/4{ Private 8 a/a J/4J On Franc* Bank T. T. in l«ui« Bku': 1.1 174J Om HonoKoiro...B.tak d/d On Shanghai ...Baok d/d 82k O« Jata Bank T. T. 138 On Japan Ktok mj I Sovereigns— auyiux173 words
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Advertisement557 1916-03-25 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, small furnished bungalow or rooms near town, from April 1. Apply X., c/o Straits Times. 26 B—2B 8 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Large apartment witb verandah and bathroom attached. Private family Tennis. Oarage. Apply H. M. c/o Strait* Times. 25 8—24-4 SITUATION WANTED. Britisher deoires position witb firm557 words
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Advertisement686 1916-03-25 5 LftTESF ADVERTISEMENTS. SHELLABEAR'S ENGLISH-MALAY DICTIONARY. Mediam octavo 6j" x 6", 678 and xxi pages, hard sized book paper, fall bound leatheroid, gilt lettered. Striking Features a.re Toenty thousand English words, and a vast i umber cf (subsidiary words, phrases, and idiomatic expressioas, accurately and concisely defined. Special attention to tbe686 words
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Advertisement282 1916-03-25 5 THE KANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE. 1888. In thb Supbbmb Oocbt op thb Straits Sittlbmbkts Sbttlbmbnt of Sinoaporb In Bankruptcy No. 2 15 of 1916. SUMMARY CASB. Re K. Appidorai. NOTICE is hereby given that application will be made to the above Court, Singapore, on April 7, 1016, at eleven o'clock in the282 words
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Advertisement345 1916-03-25 5 tjfc- thekXkce YJ is sure success if the .i'j music is given by the IJ greatest of all home entertainers. "His 1 j Master's Voice" Gramophone and some of the new /J /A dance records. Thff V include the newest v/ 1 Walties. Hesitations. One- r/i s «eP» nd Two-Stes-i345 words
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1172 1916-03-25 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY. MARCH 25. LOCAL DEFENCE. The shortest and most direct course has been taken in order to create a force adequate for purposes of local defence. By the amending Bill, the text of which we published yesterday, the Keserve Force created under the Reserve Force and Civil1,172 words
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Article50 1916-03-25 6 i The annual inspection of the Malacca I Volunteer Rifles by the G. O. C. will take < place about the third week in April. Mr. A. E. Beavis, merchant, of Singapore, is authorised to file a specification of an invention for collection of latex known as the Beavis Latex50 words
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Article27 1916-03-25 6 At the Boustead Institute tomorrow, at 8.15 p.m., Mr. J. Teakey will conduct the evangelical service and Mrs. Teakey will sing a sacred solo. All are invited.27 words
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Article32 1916-03-25 6 Mr. Hendry, of Broomfield Estate, Yu Cba Kane Road, tells us that a four-legged chicken has been hatched in his wife's fowl run and is now two months' old and going strong.32 words
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Article28 1916-03-25 6 The Chinese Merchants General Chamber of Commerce, registered in March, 1912, and the Batavia Pranakan Society, registered in April, 1913, are called upon to furnish proof of existence.28 words
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Article28 1916-03-25 6 The order by the Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government applying the Extradition Enactment, 1914, to Siam, is printed in tho current issue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette.28 words
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Article47 1916-03-25 6 The members of the Bar Committee of the F.M.S., elected at the annual meeting of the advocates and solicitors practising in the F.M S., held on January 29, are Messrs. F. J. Bryant, T. 11. T. Rogers, H. N. Ferrers, H. A. Hope and H. L. Cowdy.47 words
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Article47 1916-03-25 6 At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur District Planters' Association it was decided, in view of the thefts of latex, to ask the P.A.M. to approach the Government on the matter and urgently request more protection and to provide suitable supervision over the dealers and small holders.47 words
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Article56 1916-03-25 6 The issue of a scholar's season ticket or a scholar's free pass on the F.M.S. railways is subject to a deposit of 50 cents being made l at the time of purchase or application. The deposit will be refunded on the ticket or pass being returned within seven days from56 words
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Article53 1916-03-25 6 The members of the Hospital Board for 1916 are the P.C.M.0., the Resident Council lor, Penang, the Resident, Malacca lexofficiol, the Hon. C. I. Carver, Dr. P. Fowlie, Mr. F. J. Halhfax (appointed by the Governor), Dr. Middle ton and Mr. Gob Teik Chee (elected by the unofficial Members of53 words
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Article62 1916-03-25 6 In the second police court this morning there was mentioned a case in which three Japanese, Taki Moto, Tanaka Kueji and Okajami Yosio, are charged with the theft, as servants, of printing materials and type, to the value of $1,000, from another Japanese, Fookado, of Middle Road. The bearing was62 words
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Article64 1916-03-25 6 A Shanghai contemporary states, that German residents in Shanghai were drinking champagne the other night to the capture of Vaux or Douaumont or both it matters not which. They were just a little premature, but any excuse is good enough for drinking champagne, according to some people. Even a fallacious64 words
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Article62 1916-03-25 6 The guard of the Shropshire Light Infantry, who escorted the German and Austrian prisoners from Hongkong to Aus tralia. arrived back in Hongkong mi Match If. The trip do<vn south was devoid of interest. The behaviour of the prisoners was good and there was no occasion to administer stringent measures.62 words
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Article78 1916-03-25 6 The King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the ordinance to facilitate marriages between British subjects resident in the Colony and British subjects resident in the I'uited Kingdom, the ordinance to amend the Christian Marriage Ordinance 1898; the ordinance to amend the Municipal78 words
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Article103 1916-03-25 6 It has taken the Home Government a long time to discover that German prisoners might be usefully employed, but apparently it is drifting towards that point. The Ger man Government has be; n a deal less squeamish and has, in fact, employed prisoners in a way that we should never103 words
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Article119 1916-03-25 6 The jury at the Assizes yesterday returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of the man who was charged with gang robbery with murder. The case for the prosecution rested upon the evidence of the mistress of the murdered man and upon her testimony, it was submitted by119 words
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Article177 1916-03-25 6 It is good to bear that the Galloper has not been torpedoed for the first news left a bitter taste in the mouth. Such an outrage would have marked the limit of sheer, wanton deviltry. Even then, the enemy has been responsible for sufficient outrages to make us realise the177 words
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Article558 1916-03-25 6 Tho Governor has appointed Mi. \V. P. \V. Ker to be a Municipal Commissioner of the town of Singapore. Mr. R. T. litid, of Penang, is proceeding next Saturday not to England but to Java and Australia. Mr. A. H. Voulch, solicitor goneral, Penang, who was recently558 words
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Article60 1916-03-25 6 Dr. Fowlie has given notice that at the next meeting of the Municipal lioard, ou the 31st inst., he will move:— That the Municipal Commissioners decide to utilise the rubber trees on the reservoir catchment area for revenue-producing purposes, and that an expert planter be asked to report60 words
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Article73 1916-03-25 6 F. M.S. Rubber Export Duty. For the period from March 31 to April t, 1916, inclusive, the value of the lil^li. -t grade of rubber is fixed at .'is. 6J«I per Ib and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in73 words
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Article122 1916-03-25 6 At an extraordinary mm ml lueetiog of the Serendah Hyilraulic Tin Mining Company, Limited, to be held at the registered office of the company, 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, the following resolution will bo proposed as an extra ordinary resolution That the capital of the company122 words
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Article137 1916-03-25 6 On Tuesday evening, February 15, a very interesting event took place, Hayn tin- Hrixtol Evening Ncwh, Mr. K. llawkinH, who recently relinquished liix position as supei intt-uili nt c.f the Sunday school, ISi tin mla I .M. Sunday School, KoillicM. wan presented by the teachers with an armchair.137 words
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Advertisement116 1916-03-25 6 >v Wine and Spirit Merchants. CALOBECK, 3D MACGRhGOR CO. Em vulishki) 1864. Nw Telephone 1 80. Tslsirtmti "OALDBECK," Singapore. N. '1 CRAWFORD'S 51 OLD SCOTCH WHISKY I', r i:..f of II .|t». SI 4.00 "1 IDOTY KATRAI. -.^^^A LE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. VHfl WW (IsioEi'ißvrKu in England). When116 words
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Advertisement197 1916-03-25 6 A MOST MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMJULA Beach Road. The House of Quality The Home of Feature Attractions. Tho Laadmg Theatre in Singapore Manager, H. H Kenyon Slade. PATHK PREhENTS ARNOLD DALY la a thrilling Gold Rooster Dattctlvs Drama AH AFFAIR OF THREE NATIONS In 5 Parts. A drann tlat197 words
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Article1080 1916-03-25 7 THE FRENCH LINE. Heavy Fighting Still Continues. i i RUSSIAN SUCCESS. A Big Battle in the Riga District. London, March ii, l.iiO a.m. Paris, semiofficial The German advance of eight hundred yards at Avocourt is tacti cally unimportant. Before they can threaten tlu Mnrtiiomme position the (i< riuans1,080 words
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Article41 1916-03-25 7 RbUTKE'S TILtoKAM. London, March 28, 12.25 p.m. Mr. Asquith is still confined to the house. Lord Curzon is not wo well. Lord Scan»d..le is weakening. Sir Starr Jameson is making good progress. The Gba/.eu fire is well under control.41 words
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Article53 1916-03-25 7 RlL'TkH's TiLIOBaX. London, March 23. New York I There have been fires at Hugusta in Georgia and Nashville in Ten aesaec. Tbe damage is estimated at six million and a million and a half dollars, respectively. Tin damage by the fire at Paris in Texas amounts tv53 words
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Article786 1916-03-25 7 THE POSITION OF EXCHEQUER BONDS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 18, 1916. Last week's sales of Exchequer bonds amounted to just over £11,000,000 raising the total issued to nearly 100] millions, and it may be intt resting to show bow the money has been coming in. The786 words
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Article26 1916-03-25 7 Since tbe declaration of war between Portugal and Germany, the Hongkong Macao boats have been subject to zealous examination by the officials of the Macao Government.26 words
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Article440 1916-03-25 7 Another Fighter Presented. To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Will you please allow me space in your columns to let it be known that the Malayan Squadron Air Fund is still open, and will remain open during the continuance of the war. Arrangements440 words
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Article460 1916-03-25 7 Further Important War Measures Proposed. The new session of the Legislative Council oouimeuces on Friday next, the 31st instant, when several new measures are to be introduced and carried through to the final reading. The acting Colonial Secretary will uove that this Council approves a vote of $20,000460 words
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Article57 1916-03-25 7 After the cruiser Arethusa struck a mine off the East coast of England recently, Commodore Tyrwhitt saw a stoker lying on tbe deck with his leg broken, and unable to procure a lifebuoy. Commodore Tyrwljitt said, Yon need tliis more than I," and took off his own lifebelt and buckled57 words
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Article72 1916-03-25 7 The Governor has been informed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies that the King has approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Mitsukano Tsuchiya, of thu Imperial Japanese Navy, and Rear Admiral Albert Louis Marie Huguet, of the French Navy, to be honorary Knights Commander of the Moat Distinguished72 words
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Article846 1916-03-25 7 Twenty-five Per Cent. Dividend For The Year. Mr. C. Everitt signs the following directors' report on the Changkat Serdang estates to be presented at the meeting, on Saturday, April 1. Gentlemen,— Your directors submit herewith a duly audited statement of the accounts of the company for the846 words
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Article160 1916-03-25 7 Whati ver deprivations we may sutler by the closing of museums and art gallaries there is the comforting assurance that the Zoo will remain open for the duration of ih war. Among the latest arrivals is a small bit I eating spider that travelled unostentatiously in a bunch160 words
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Article926 1916-03-25 7 < (From Oi-k Own Cobrisponuint.) Kufcla Lumpur, March 'ii. Owners of motor earn plying for liiro between Seremban and Tampin charge (or 31 miles from Sereuibau to Tampin, and for :S3 uiiles from Tampin to Strnulin The distance by road was formerly 38 milt s but this926 words
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Article18 1916-03-25 7 The classification of English schools at Singapore and Malacca for the nirnnt yr,w is pob.iahtd iv tbc <■■ wette.18 words
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Article1088 1916-03-25 8 Conditions of Post-War Business. Mr. Alma Halter has been in correspondence with tin' Hoard of Trade on various matters connected with Impt-rial Trade alter the war. We are enabled to give a few extracts from Iiin li-tt. rs: You bh a business man are of course interested in1,088 words
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Article28 1916-03-25 8 nuujiDt! rl'iVi lam clv* for Suiiday will Uawal tf.Mati'l 11 a i "<O p.m. ira at 0.30 and IU.JO a.m., 1J 1 3 aad 8 80 p vi.28 words
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Article121 1916-03-25 8 Messrs. Francis Peek and Go's. Weekly Report. Messrs Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the past week: Batavia, March 24. The rubber market is still weak with very small offerings. For first standard121 words
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Article632 1916-03-25 8 An Industry Awaiting Systematic Development. In the course of a paper on the application of refrigeration in the marketing and distri bution of fish in Great Britain, read at the Royal Society of Arts before the Cold Storage and Ice Association, Mr. J. M. Tabor had not only632 words
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Article165 1916-03-25 8 Amount previously acknowledged J1.964. Collected by S. C. Sinha:— Wong Ah Kee and Mrs. J. D. K. Butler each 120. Cbelong Pillay (Ist inst.i. Tan Lee, Low Yit, Wong Kai, E. E. Poh. Tye Cbong. Nikka and Wong Kai each 15, R. Etherajolu and Sydang Haji165 words
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Article54 1916-03-25 8 A movement with .£6,000,000, making an annual total profit of £180,000 and teaching m If In Ip to clone upna a million members, each of whom are luWreatel in the venture to the extent vi by a recent graphic stat' moot on Co-operative Societies in India just issued for the54 words
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Article420 1916-03-25 8 Story of the Bedfordshires' Adopted Daughter. A romance centres round a bright little girl of about four years who has just arrived at Bedford in charge of a sergeant-major of the Bedfordshire l<> Kinient, which has adopted her. She has spent over six months with the regiment420 words
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Article579 1916-03-25 8 Sunday, March 26, 1916. St. Andriw's Cathkdbal. Third Sunday in Lent.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 745 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9-80 a.m. Matins (Choral) Corpo rate Communion for Mother's Union, Preacher, Rev. J. R. Lee. 4 p.m. Children's service 6 30 p m. Evensong and sermon. St. .Matthew's,579 words
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Article501 1916-03-25 8 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Tribute to Mr. J. Howell. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will yon kindly insert in yonr valuable colamns this humble letter of mine as an appreciation of one who is shortly leaving Malacca on501 words
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Article163 1916-03-25 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, March 31 Saturday, March 25. 2.30 p.m. Balestier Range S.K.E.(V.) 4.30 p.m. Reclamation Ground Chinese Co. Sunday, March 26. 7 a.m. to dusk Balestier Range S.R.E.(V.) Monday, March 27. 5.15 p.m. Keppel Harbour, Tram Terminus S.R.E.iV.i 5 p.m. Squad163 words
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Article49 1916-03-25 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page S. The Scamps at the Victoria Theatre this evening will present, amongst other things, Mr. Wolseley Charles's burlesque of a choral society which has been described as one of the funniest things ever seen on a vaudeville Btage.49 words
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Article37 1916-03-25 8 Dr. Cook reports that the inhabitants of Borneo are not wild at all. Bat then, be has just returned from Europe with the Ford pilgrims, and such a judgment is purely relative, states the New York Tribune.37 words
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Article78 1916-03-25 8 A telegram of February 25, Bays Lloyd's record shows that 2,19 a vessels, with an anicenate of 8,774,000 tons, have been detained, captureJ, or destroyed by belligerents during the war. Of these 485 vessels, with a tonnage of 1,506,000, were British 001, with a tonnage of 1,270,000, German and 736,78 words
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Advertisement226 1916-03-25 8 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT Special Dinner AND AFTERWARDS Cinema Show. ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER ON THE LAWN AND AFTER DINNER BALL. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL m CINEMA DINNER Z SHOW TO-NIGHT Music by the Sea Dinner on Lawn View Orchestra by the Sea. THE CRAG HOTEL PENANO HILLS. The Sanatorium226 words
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Advertisement455 1916-03-25 9 v > mk^^L SAFETY RA^OR n. The only safety razor at less \J than $0 that can be stropped without removing blade. The 7 o'clock gives a beautifully smooth shave because you always have a perfect edge on the blade. The stropping is 1 done in the simple old-fashioned way.455 words
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Advertisement179 1916-03-25 9 there's Purity and Vigour IN EVKRY DROP OF READ'S Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cneers and soothes and I doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.-Tiie above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitation* 3:>ld J i Everywhere FRAMROZ and GO. S OFFER179 words
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Advertisement1934 1916-03-25 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) MEAD OFFICE, W.nohoat.r House, Bing.pora. LONDON O «=FICE 32, Old Jewry, EC. The Company has J830.000 deposited with the Supreme1,934 words
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Advertisement1010 1916-03-25 10 INSURANCE. POLICY PROTECTION The Shanghai Life Imuranco Co, Ltd., is incorporated und. r Hongkong Ordinances; has complied with the Life Assuran-o Companies Act, 1909 (Great Britain) and deposited with the Supreme Coort of Judicature (England) £20,000, which if invested in interest bearing Trustee Securities; has complied with the Indian Life1,010 words
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Article817 1916-03-25 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Automobile Club of Ceylon. The annual general meeting of the Automobile Club of Ceylon was held in the Victoria Commemoration Buildings, Kandy, on March 10. The Hon. R. Huyshe Eliot pre sided, and in bringing npthe report, said tha' that was817 words
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Article225 1916-03-25 11 The Motor Manual,' l9th Edition. Probably because so many prospective recruits to the motor transport have consulted it, a new edition of The Motor Manual has been called for in record time. Wi have received a copy of the 19th edition from the publishers, Temple Press, Ltd. The book now225 words
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Article90 1916-03-25 11 A sensation has been caused by the announcement that the success ot the recent raids on Paris was due to the Zeppelin searchlights using Dussaud s cold li^Ut rayit, which were so blinding that they pierced the mist like the nun, whereas the French searchlights were lost in the mists.90 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1916-03-25 11 The happiest man at the present moment is the man who placed his order for a FORD and has now got delivery. Place yours now and be made happy when next shipment arrives. WEARNE BROS., LTD.. Sol* Agents for the F.M.S. and S.S., SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANG. BELT94 words
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Advertisement198 1916-03-25 11 1^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. -.^v-taSPk Extract of Malt and ■H^tS w iPv~S^B ''> f$ fSn l' throwjhnut the world as a ijrcat nmirishinij 188 J?<sZl^m&l^Bß^k > T^r "Jvv^t^afc I food, lieimj rich in tiesli-formimj substances, and JBp?s?3iflEj33QH Ja§K^Js<v]3^ B] digested198 words
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Advertisement1072 1916-03-25 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., ilncohi oratkh in Esulimd). SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED. JTNIOR SHORTHAND' TYPIST. Apply Office, J(hn Little and Co .1 1 Ltd. i incorporattd in England. 23 3 v i WANTED for1,072 words
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Advertisement752 1916-03-25 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No. 1, Orobard Road. Entry May 1. Apply on the premises. 16-8—27-8 TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland 'House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Jk Co. 15-I— a TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B. Silas, 8, Prinoe Street. 10-B—752 words
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Advertisement704 1916-03-25 12 BOARD AND LODGING. OXLEY HOUSE, Oxley Road. Double and single rooms from Apiil 1. 24.8—8-4 BURLINGTON, Coleman Street. FORMERLY HOTEL DB LA PAIX. Being now entirely altered and renovated with complete electric installation, a few rooms and suites are now available, furnished or onfurnished. Apply witbin. •II 1 a V.M.C.A.704 words
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Advertisement259 1916-03-25 12 THE WHY AND WHEREFORE OF OUR POPULARITY GUAN KIAT CO.. 87, Philip Strkrt. Ship Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Quality of Materials a 1. Prices Normsl Attention to Clients... Frowst Civil Don't be afraid of haviog to stand outside tbe counter. We do not keep any. Come right in, we259 words
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Advertisement463 1916-03-25 12 810 SHIPMENT OF COAGULATING PANS Just arrived. Sizes 1H" X 9* X 4" 18" x 9* X 8J" is" x 10" x r Special Quality. Prioea Reasonable KIAM KIAT&Co., 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. 1-7 80-6-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to mako alterations advertisements, sucb as changes463 words
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Miscellaneous344 1916-03-25 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and nows should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of344 words
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