The Straits Times, 4 April 1916
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Title Section13 1916-04-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,073 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. APRIL 4. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement150 1916-04-04 1 MILK SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL comes from Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied 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 Milk150 words
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Advertisement467 1916-04-04 1 Mis AS:a,st;ep 9 s Voice the: latest. Bric-a-Brac Watch Your Step! RECORDS. NEW RECORDS. GERTIE MILLAR ETHBL LEVY. 12 inch d«iblc sided record?, $2.78 each. 12-inob doable-sided record, $5.78. M 648l Toy Town Lionel Monoktcn M -4, IMy Bird of Paradise (Neville was a devil Lionel Monckton Settle down in467 words
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Advertisement11 1916-04-04 1 KARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aobnts: ADAMBON. GILFILLAfr CO., LTD. (Incorporatwl in Knglaml)11 words
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Article1178 1916-04-04 2 LATE MR. JANE EXPLAINS WHY IT MUST FIGHT. Will the Men Mutiny? The recent death of Mr. F. T. Jane makes the following article from his pen of peculiar interest Will there be a big naval battle before the end of the war i I am asked1,178 words
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Advertisement903 1916-04-04 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING (Vndet BRA BuU* of Baeini), WILL Bl HILD ON Tumday.May 1 B.Thursday, M»y 1 8, and Sat ufHiay, M»y 20, 1916. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. lueeday. May 16,1916. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.46 p.m. Value tCOO and 150 to tbe Second Hone. A Selling903 words
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Advertisement689 1916-04-04 2 Si** not leaa than five Starters, the property of different owner*. NOTE i The attention of OWMN la oallod to Rule IBS, whioh makae the hour for Scratching 8 p.m. or the DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter foi either of the following series of689 words
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Advertisement361 1916-04-04 2 WET WEATHER RHEUMATIBM. Why should rheumatism, a disease of tbe blood, be worso in wet weather than in dry The rheumatic poison in the blood is tbe predisposing cause of the disease. If you have the taint in your blood you may have rheumatism whenever the excitiDg cause stirs it361 words
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Advertisement719 1916-04-04 2 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the following works 1. Quarters, Class 1, Mersing. 3. Chinese Kitchen, General Hospital, Jobore Babru. 8. Overseers' Qiarters and Coolie Lines, two sets, Jobore Bahro. 4. Police Station and Barraoks, Koala Sedili, Johore Babrn. Pians and Specifications for tbe above719 words
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Advertisement369 1916-04-04 2 NOTICE. How to solve servants' difficulties, such as oooks. boys, amahs, ayahs. gardeners, clerks, conductors, snorthand typists, book-keepers, sto. Charges moderate. Also shorthand Pitman s and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the Straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal tc Co., 9. Selegie Road. Singapore. 78369 words
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Article927 1916-04-04 3 GERMAN PAPER SAYS IT IS EASY TO SOLVE. An Essay on Strategy. Tbe Frankfurter Zeitudg was supplied recently with a portentously solemn leading article on Tbe Theatres of War. It wean tbe appearance of a careful and almost innocent investigation of tbe strategical situation and prospects Its927 words
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Article120 1916-04-04 3 At the Baltic Shipping Exchange, on February 23. the prize steamer Senegambia, of 8.780 tons, which wan built at Hamburg, in 1895, waa sold by Mmrt. C. W. Keiloo and Co for the very high price of £78.000. equivalent to more than £19 per ton gross. As a Hamburg Amerika120 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement296 1916-04-04 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE ON FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHEgT MEDICAL A»TM0»ITII« the most -TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY. ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a CENTURY.296 words
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Advertisement232 1916-04-04 3 PIMPLES ALL OVER BABHJEAO Spread to Loins. Hot and Inflamed. Could Not Sleep. Used Cuticura. All Disappeared. Canubrook, Portland Rd, Suaunx, EnT. "My baby berame covered all over her face and bead with red ipoM and watery t pimples. Bbc waa a maw uf pimples and they continued to spread232 words
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Advertisement507 1916-04-04 3 BAL£B BY MOTION. AUCTION SALE Of UNSERVICEABLE STORES, To be held at Tbe -Municipal Oas Worke, Kallanp Road, On Friday, April 7, at 2.80 p.m. Comprising oast iron tcec, bend", sypboni, wet meter*, furnace frames and doors, pipes, glacs shade*, globes for Lnoaa lamps, Comos thadet, diamond pattern obimneys, weighing507 words
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Advertisement351 1916-04-04 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAiSHA (Incorporated in Japan) (Osaka Mercantile Itumihip Co Ltd KOBE— BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular oargo service with six steamt>rs oallirg at Moji, Yokkaicbi, HongkoDg. Singapore, Port Swet tenham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on tbe return Toyage oalling at Tuticorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji.351 words
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Advertisement776 1916-04-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar Line. (Companiks Incdrporatbd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Government). For China, Japan, Ponang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Adon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or abont MAIL LINES. HOBBWABO776 words
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Advertisement301 1916-04-04 4 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD.. (Ivoikporated is En ,h.vd| THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTO. (Incorporatbd in Enoland) BBTWBBN Fremantle Perth North Wait Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regu'ar sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (a« inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port301 words
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Advertisement829 1916-04-04 4 STEAMER BAILIHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taka, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure M. ASDANG Apr. B, 8 p.m. S3 a. BORIBAT Apr. 1O 12,8 p.m. ■a. PARACHATIPOK 17829 words
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Advertisement463 1916-04-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAMSHIPCO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL SHAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcorpobatbd in England) ■^■^^^BBBBf 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 for463 words
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Advertisement529 1916-04-04 4 STEAMER MILIMf N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTO. (Incorpokatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained betwoen Yokohama, via port-i, to Marseilles and London nnder m lil o mtract with tb« Imperial Japauese Government. Th* New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed,529 words
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Article85 1916-04-04 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, April 4 High Water, 11.83 a.m., 11.36 p.tu. Wednesday, April 5. High Water. 0.12 p.m.. 11.51 p.m. Trluk Anson Kabber, Derrick's, noon. Thursday, April 6. dish Water, O.M p.m. Friday, April 7. fi«b Water. O.'il a.m., 1.31 p.m. Jeraiu Kuantan intg., Barker's, 2.W p.m. Saturday,85 words
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Article245 1916-04-04 5 To-day. Saigon Donai 2.80 pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 2.80 pm Port Dickson and Port Swcttcnham Krian 2.30 pm K. I'ahany, Pekan, Kemaman, K. Duogun and Tr< -ngganu B. Fo Soon 4pm Penang and Calcutta taking mails for Durban Laisang 2.30 pm Malacca and Mom Lady Weld Bpm245 words
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Article264 1916-04-04 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 Lampnr at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb through express to Penang leaves Km' i Latrpcr at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penaug at 6264 words
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Article61 1916-04-04 5 Tin- M. M. outward steamer At Los lift Colombo at iOp.m. on Thursday, March «>, and may be expected to arrive here this a'tcrnoon. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Natuur baa left Colombo and is doe at Peuany at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 6.61 words
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Article105 1916-04-04 5 Our attention hu been called to tho fact that oar am\aU in London are much b- hind those publiidmi elsewhere. Oar ruUi is to ijiTf arriraU only when they aru officially reported is the Poit Office notioes, and no laur .late than that priori above bai bcea105 words
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Article220 1916-04-04 5 Outward. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tiit> London and Cbina Express. It should bo understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.220 words
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Article160 1916-04-04 5 Man Who Imprisoned Governor Of Gloucester Gaol. A lurid past, according to the police, belongs to John Hudson, the man in khaki, who was charged with obtaining money fraudulently by selling a poetic appeal on behalf of the Metropolitan Hospital and a wounded soldier. When be160 words
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Article173 1916-04-04 5 EXCHANOB. Simoapori, April 4, 1918. On Lome. Bank 4 m/s 2/41 1 l>otnand 2/4 J'nvateß m/i j/4 On Franci Bank T. T. 824 On Indu Bank T. T. 17 lj On HoMOKOMe...Bank d/d 18J On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 82^ OmJava BankT. T. i:tij Ok Japan Bank m173 words
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Advertisement294 1916-04-04 5 LA TEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED immediately, bton* and kitchen clerk. Mast be experiecced in taking ttocks of bars and etorffl. Qahn and accurate at figaicd. Typewiitiog aid Shorthand a rf comireoda i"n. Apply, with testimonial!, Box No. 270, Straits Times. 4 4—B-4 IN THE GOODS OF Lltf CHOE, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE294 words
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Advertisement468 1916-04-04 5 g«r ire; LtiJ W. D. H. O. WILLS'S o<mv€i3frM<> 1 the NEW 1 SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE n n ft« A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO M M OF ALL THE >j LEADING SL DEfli £Rs ■Bnnnnnnnßßßnnsßi AIR GAS PRODUCER THE MOBT ECONOMICAL AND M3ST CONVENIENT FORM OF ILLUMINATION. l 2 cent468 words
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Advertisement213 1916-04-04 5 The Straits Times FBR F.M.S. REJDEHB The Mail Train postal B3rvico enables to n» send into the F.M.S. each evening Special Edition of The Straits Time* containing all the important telegram* and news received op t j a late hoar in the afternoon. This edition can be bonghl ia Ifie213 words
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Advertisement371 1916-04-04 5 1 I 21.-'EASY-CKAIR' ROUTE to the WORLD'S BEST MUSIC Sitting at home in comfort and listeninL'tothe CaliinctGrand Instrument is the ideal way to hear the greatest singers and musicians His Master's Voice GRAMOPHONE gives you all the music of all the jSKm *l£^W world to-day, -»o-morrow, any JS^^^^^V^f^ and every371 words
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Obituary19 1916-04-04 6 Chiang Horn*. Li \r. On April 2, at No. 2H, Niven Road, Cheang Hong Liap; aged 69 years.19 words
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Obituary32 1916-04-04 6 The friends and relatives of the late Mr. Tan Chay Van are respectfully informed that the interment of bis remains will take place at Malacca, on Sunday morning. April 9 next. '20-3—8.432 words
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1143 1916-04-04 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 4. ANOTHER GERMAN VICTORY. A German submarine sailed up to the Russian Hospital ship Portugal. She was painted white and red crosses were prominent all over her sides. The submarine sailed round her to make sure of what she was, then sent a torpedo and1,143 words
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Article64 1916-04-04 6 Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist, has left Knglacd for Buenos Ayres. For some time In has been appearing at various music halls. The Daily Mail uttered a strong protest against such appoaraucts twu >ears ago. As the re— lt oi wpwuutations made tv the Commissioner of Police, he lias received64 words
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Article27 1916-04-04 6 Tbe Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Perak, which was reoently put on the Singapore run, is now at the company's dockyard at Sungei Nyok for a general overhaul.27 words
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Article31 1916-04-04 6 The islands of Tiuman, Tulai, Seri Buat, Kebab. Layak, Tunus and Tcngah and all tbe islets adjacent thereto belonging to the State of Pahang have been declared to be Malay HexL-rvations.31 words
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Article44 1916-04-04 6 The members of the Straits Chinese Heading Club are informed that the Hey. W. Murray has arrived from Penang aud will preside at the next meoting to be held this evening at tbe CCA. Hall, Prinsep Street. He expects to see a good attendance.44 words
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Article41 1916-04-04 6 Tbe Malayan Air Squalron Fund grows steadily, $10,250 having been subscribed for No. 18 The Singapore, $1,450 for No. 19 Tho Anzac, and 9510 for No. 20 subscribed by all nationalities. The grand total to date is 9250,280.14 or £29,199 7s.41 words
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Article49 1916-04-04 6 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that at the Selangor Miners' Association annual meoting, Mr, J, A. Kassell presiding, Mr. Yap Loony Him was elected president, Mr. Russell temporary vice-president, Mr. Choo Kia Peng, secretary, and Messrs. Russell, Kia Peng, representatives to the Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Minos.49 words
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Article58 1916-04-04 6 In a note on the estimates for Netherlands India for 1916 tho Colonial Minister observed that it was intended to open up the possibility of imposing conscription on all groups of tbe population, so that the militia could be extended as the realisation deepened that the defence of the Indian58 words
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Article65 1916-04-04 6 Wasman, the Javanese, who appeared before tbe second magistrate yesti-day on charges of trespass and theft, will spend the next year in jail. For trespassing in the compound of tbe Chief Justice he was sentenced to three months and to another three months for stealing, whilst for tbe theft, as65 words
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Article93 1916-04-04 6 Our I poh correspondent wires that there was a very satisfactory attendance at tbe tenth installation meeting of Lodge Kinta, a feature being tbe excellent ceremonial work by Bro. P. J. Sproule, the installing master. The new W.M. was Bro. William Frew. The visitors included Wor. Bros. Fletcher and Mitchell,93 words
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Article107 1916-04-04 6 Tbe home papers give some space to the icir.iest following the death of Mr. Jabez Balfour. The only fact of interest which emerged was that, up till tbe end, he was optimistic that his schemes would tarn oat well. Whatever his faults, he bad evidently a dauntless spirit. If a107 words
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Article110 1916-04-04 6 Is all well with the old country I asked the Aurora by wireless. The party bad bad no news for seventeen months. It is a significant commentary on the magnitude of tbe Allies' task aud the grimness of the straggle that the progress of the war, for all practical purposes,110 words
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Article121 1916-04-04 6 The installation meeting of Lodge Make peace was held at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday evening, when Bro. K. W. liiam was installed W.M. for the ensuing year by Wor. Bro. A. H. Nash. Tbe newly installed W.M. invested his officers as follows: -I.P.M., Wor. Bro. A. H.121 words
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Article131 1916-04-04 6 Verdun, the centre of an interest as eager us that with which tbe world watched the first onslaughts of the (iurmans in 1914, has a considerable place in the history of France. After being invested by tbe Prussians in 1792 she opened her gates to thu enemy, and a band131 words
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Article151 1916-04-04 6 News from Holland is to the effect that a great Allied offensive is expected soon. Ouly tbe other day the announcement was made also from Holland, that an attempted German invasion of Britain was imminent. We shall uot be greatly surprised if both prophecies come true. The Dutch authorities, anyhow,151 words
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Article521 1916-04-04 6 Dr. Malcolm Smith, who went away on holiday to Chantaboon, had a very severe attack of fever on leaving Bangkok, which lasted for twelve days, bays tbe Bangkok Times. He is now better, but will not return to Bangkok for another week. Tbe Danish community in Bangkok521 words
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Article88 1916-04-04 6 Mrs. Rupert Manassrh bt^s to acknowledge the (ollowiDH additioual subscriptions to tin (and for assisting wounded and warworn Belgian soldiers to eDJoy a vacation. They can get nothing from their own people who, being under German control, dare not assist them Total acknowledged -1,111 lu Hon.88 words
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Article164 1916-04-04 6 A telegram received in Singapore reports that Mr. liar aid dc Itondv, the youngest son of Comte de Bondy, the I* rench Consul here, left for the front on March 29. This is an interesting fact, as, until now, the class 16, to whom Mr. de164 words
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Article199 1916-04-04 6 Yesterday evening on Rallies Reclamation (jruuud tliu iiiL-D of tlio Itusurve lorcu, about to be transfiTrud to tho Singapore) Volunteer Corps, were inspected by lI. K tin Oovmoti Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.<i. The men paraded xhortly after five o'clock with .Major Sir Evelyn Kllis in coiuuiand.199 words
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Advertisement117 1916-04-04 6 !SH iw4tT3¥^^ WILKINSON'S |wk M VMrnnl IsP^ has '< none f /d& The Nicest of all Choice Waters. |tyijrln SOLE AGENTS: VI J GALDBEGK. MAGGREGOR &GO Jobore Agents A. C. HARPER A CO. (Incori-oiatid is England) fa *v£r~ Is now proceeding. For Two WiMkSi Once ysar only. I MALOOI'IS NOW117 words
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Advertisement137 1916-04-04 6 ALHAMBRA Beach Road, Tbe Leading Theatre in Singapore. Manager, M H. Konyon Slade. GEO. W. SALINGER AND OLGA CARNEGIE IN THEIR Great Spectacular and Sensational SPIDER WEB DANCE As performed by them at the Opera House, LondiD, THE BRAZILIAN MAXIXE, THE PARISIAN TANGO, THE AMERICAN RAG, ETC. au»m«iitsd by tn137 words
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Advertisement9 1916-04-04 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on paige S.9 words
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Article895 1916-04-04 7 FIGHTS IN FRANCE. Holding The Enemy In Check. HOLLANDS PRECAUTIONS. Aimed at the Retreating Germans. LBtnu's Tilii.iam-. London, April :i, 4 a.m. communique Tbe French artillery was particularly active between the Somme ami the Oise. whero German trenches were wrecked. The Germans made several attacks against tin redoubt895 words
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Article181 1916-04-04 7 Reitei:> Tklk'.ram. London, April 8, 5 a.m. Port Chalmers: The Aurora has arrived and all aboard are well. The first wireless enquiry from tbe Aurora was "Is all well in the old country We have hail no news for seventeen months. In reply the latest war181 words
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Article87 1916-04-04 7 (From Olk Own Corrisi-ondent.) Koala Lumpur, April 4. At the fourth annual meeting of the Balau Planting Syndicate, Mr. Nutt, presiding, said that the profit was 126.226 and a dividend of 1H per cent, would be declared. The average price realised was 3/1 and the all-in cost87 words
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Article78 1916-04-04 7 A case in wbich Faiu Vong, Chong I'ianj; and Scow Sum. of Tanjong Itambutau, Are Htimv: Klioo (iio I.ik for »2,0U0 for alleged broach it r- in tract over a ruining sub lease, i- procK'dint: Urn Mr. Jnstiee FarrerManby in tin Ipub Judicial Cotuiuiaaiunt-r's l Curt. h'uropcan expert evidence has78 words
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Article265 1916-04-04 7 Kutk.k's Telkdram. London, April 8, 7.30 a.m. The Times in a leader on India under fie new Viceroy, says tbat Lord Chelmsford who is due at Bombay to take up the heavy burden of the Viceroyalty, brings to his great task a knowledge of present Indian conditions265 words
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Article331 1916-04-04 7 (Fr.'M Ocr Own Correspondent.) Trengganu, March 28. From the 22nd inst., there has been a most unprecedented return to N.E. weather. Strong N.E. gales have prevailed, with con tinuous rain, and very heavy squalls, which, in some cases, caused the collapse of houses in tbe town. It331 words
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Article55 1916-04-04 7 Twelfth List of Subscriptions. The committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge tbe following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged $7,049.54 Bridge 5 Balance per St. Andrew's Cathedral 4 The Eastern Agencies, Ltd. 200 Collected by Mrs. Eyre Ktuny (Selangor) 1,521 Tbe Waterhouse Co., Ltd. 50 ♦8,829.54 W.55 words
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Article203 1916-04-04 7 The death is announced of Lieut. Rowan Shaw, who was killed in Flanders in the early morning of February 28. The manner of his death, says the Times of Malaya, was as follows:— On the evening of February 22 he was asked to make a reconnaissance203 words
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Article34 1916-04-04 7 ibe Ltriliah India docking and shipbuild ing yard at Golabari. Howrab, was completely gutted by fire in the early hours of March 11. The damage is estimated at about three quarters of a lakh.34 words
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Article1979 1916-04-04 7 SOME FIGURES ABOUT THE WAR COSTS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 25. War expenditure, actual and prospective, have been the chief restraining influence in the Stock Markets this week. On Monday Mr. Asquith moved a fresh vote of credit for £420,000,000, of which it is estimated that1,979 words
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Article129 1916-04-04 7 As already announced in oar columns, the Formosan Government had decided to hold an Industrial Kxhibition at Taipuh on an extensive scale in commemoration of the '20th anniversary of the annexation of the islands. The exhibition will be opened on April 10, and remain open for a month.129 words
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Article519 1916-04-04 7 CHIEF SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CRITICISMS. Questions of Detail. Sir E. L. Brockman. Chief Secretary. F.M.S writes as follows in tbo Malay Man i I would ask you to allow me to reply to certain criticisms that have been passed upon the prospectus of the Federated Malay States519 words
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Article489 1916-04-04 7 The War Emergency Appeal. To the Editor of the Straits Tiuiea. Sir, I enclose my cheque for £2 'is., subscription to tbe War Emergency appeal, issued by tbe Charing Cross Hospital, London, the circular of which a large number of your readers must have received by last489 words
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Article49 1916-04-04 8 1 I game of *>ccer was played between the VM.i'.A. eleven and the Shropshire*, 2nd eleven, at Tanglin, on Saturday. It was a fairly exciting one and well contested, the V.M.C.A. playing up bravely. The Shropshires were in good form and won by 2 goals to 1.49 words
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Article55 1916-04-04 8 Tbe result of the Ladies' Garrison Rifle Club spoon shoot on March 31 waa:— 1 1 1 I Lad; Ellis 'tO 29 59 68.60 Mrs. Ayre 30 25 55 68.40 Payne 28 30 58 68.24 Lady Evelyn Voting 27 80 57 68.00 Vim. Wbitmore 17 15 82 67.8455 words
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Article316 1916-04-04 8 Following is the result of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament. Mixkh Dm-BLKs B. Mrs. Skey and Mr. Abrams owe 4 beat Dr. and Mrs. Hunter scr. 4—6, 6-3. 6—B. Miss L Lamb and Mr. Morris owe 2 beat Mrs. Darke and Mr. Stuart rec.316 words
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Article321 1916-04-04 8 Strange Adventures of a British Soldier. The new British army includes men drawn from every class and clime within our far tlung Kmpire. but few have had a more varied experience than the soldier whom an Exchange Telegraph Company's represents tive met at a soldiers' tea gathering321 words
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Article129 1916-04-04 8 AfWr a passenger had got in a cable tram way car at Edinburgh and paid a penny fare tbe oar atoned. As there was no immediate prospect of the resumption of the journey tbe pa— eager demanded hi* money back. On the ground that be had punched129 words
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Article695 1916-04-04 8 Kent Story of a Prolonged Wild Goose Tour. A trial which has excited great interest, and waa tbe outcome of tbe astonishing precocity of a boy of 12, waa concluded at the Kent Assizes the other day. Tbe accused were Norman Hulbert (65), Sarah, bis wife (49),695 words
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Article325 1916-04-04 8 Spread of Inspection Among School Children. It is an interesting fact that since measles became a notifiable disease, London, and especially a part of North London, has suffered from an epidemic of the disease. With measles there has been associated an outbreak of whooping-cough. In tbe325 words
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Article42 1916-04-04 8 A dejected volunteer wa- sti u^ling in an unsuccessful attempt to clean his rifle. This is what he said Well, of all the pall through* I ever pulled through. I never pulled a pullibroi.ijh that pullrxi through like this pullthrough pulls through42 words
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Article724 1916-04-04 8 Sir Herbert Warren's Valedictory Lecture. Sir Herbert Warren, who was elected Professor of Poetry in February, 1911, and has just completed the five years for which he was appointed, delivered his last lecture as professor in tbe Sheldonian Theatre, recently. It was also the conclusion724 words
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Article112 1916-04-04 8 In view of the tremendous increase in the price of quinine as a result of the European war, an effort is to be made to cultivate the tree in tbe Mountain province, says th» Manila Bulletin, and seeds have already been received from the department of agriculture112 words
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Article239 1916-04-04 8 Permas.— 2o,9oo lbs. Sekong.— l4,2oo lbs. Majedie (Johore). -9,928 lbs. Ayer Kuning.— 4o,6oo lbs. Brad wa11.— 16,542 lbs. Chersonese.— 4o,792 lbs. Dennistown.— 6o,B6s lbs. Highlands and Lowlands.— 7B,l37 lbs. Klabang.- 13,012 lbs. Krian Rubber Plantations.— 23,loo lbs. Sungei Krian. —87,018 lbs. Sungei Way (Selangor).— B3,oo4 lbs. Anglo-Malay.-239 words
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Article361 1916-04-04 8 The following new books will be ready for issue on Thursday Cantield, Dorothy, The Rent Twig S ***** Carman, Gilbert, Three Pretty Men S ***** Cobb, Thomas, Second in tbe Field S ***** Edgar, Oeorge, Kent the Fighting Man S ***** George, W. L., The Strangers' Wedding S361 words
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Article95 1916-04-04 8 No telegrams have come from Singapore via Siogora sinoe tbe '23rd, says the Bangbok Times of March 2H. On enquiry at Telegraph Office No. 2, to-day we were informed that no report had been received regarding the stoppage. It wan not known when the line would be in working oiJer95 words
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Advertisement99 1916-04-04 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending, Friday, April 7 TcESDAY, Al'RIL 4. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.K.E.(V.) s.y.R. .1 Chinese Co. Malay Co. 4 pm. Government House S.V.C. Band 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.C. Cadets. Wednesday, April 6. 5.15 p.m. Squad Head.juar- Motor Cyclist ten99 words
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Advertisement242 1916-04-04 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONEK'S SHOP Brai Bainh Road, Singapore, From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL m242 words
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Article671 1916-04-04 9 DIVIDEND OF 7 l 2 PER CENT. PROPOSED. Output Estimated at 108,000 Lbs. The third report of directors to shareholders of the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estates, Ltd., signed by Mr. Leong Heng Toon, is as follows Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts671 words
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Article178 1916-04-04 9 Strange Thanksgiving Ceremony In Japan. On March 7 tbe faculty and students of tbe Himeji Commercial School held an epochmaking ceremony that of offering thanks to tbe Pen. On aa altar erected on tbe dais in tbe lecture-ball two large sambo (a wooden ceremonial stand)178 words
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Article96 1916-04-04 9 Tin lady of the bouse bad a worried look on bir face as sbe came down to breakfast. Bridget." sbe aaid to tbe maid, Mr. Bodkin basn't been borne all night, I am somewhat alarmed— I do hope that nothing is wrong." Why, bless your heart, th96 words
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Advertisement228 1916-04-04 9 JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. op orchard road. Convincing Proof: WE CAN DEL.IYKK THE GOODS Correct Prices Correct Goods VISIT Yours faitbtully, JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF ORCHARD ROAD. No connection with any other Furniture House In thf City). HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT.228 words
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Advertisement70 1916-04-04 9 White Glazed Tiles, For lining the walls of LATEX COAGULATING TANKS. We hold a large stock of all the necessary parts, specially imported for this purpose. Full particulars and prices may be had on application to UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED Daman Road, Singapore. Branches at Bangkok, Ipoh, Penang, Seremban, Malacca and70 words
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Advertisement552 1916-04-04 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 Skttlements) HBAOOFFIGBi Winohsstsf Houae, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.G. Tbe Company has £20.000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court of552 words
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Advertisement390 1916-04-04 10 INSURANCE. •UAROIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON (Incorporated in Enoland). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,360,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten dajo as longer periods at current rates to be named on390 words
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Advertisement493 1916-04-04 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). paid-up capital 116,0004)00 rbsbrvb funds Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 »>!▼(» < 18,000,000 188,000,000 Beterve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. W L. Pattenden, Bsq Chairman. S. H. I tad well, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq Hon.493 words
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Advertisement500 1916-04-04 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIAJKD CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares of 430 each 41,300,000 ReaerTeFund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor*... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and MidlanJ Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The500 words
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Advertisement1026 1916-04-04 10 INSURANCE. POLICY PROTECTION The Shanghai Life Inturanee Co.. Ltd., is incorporated undir Hongkong Ordinances; has complied with the Life AsHuran c Companies Act, 1909 (Great Britain) and dopoMti-d with the Supreme Court ol Judicature (England) £20,000, which i" invested in interest-bearing Trustee Securities; has complied with thn Indian Life Assurance1,026 words
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Article802 1916-04-04 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Blaze-Marking Main Routes. What is practically a return to the original method of defining tracks through forest country the blazing of trees in tbe line of travel— baa been resorted to by the American Automobile Association to indicate tbe route to802 words
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Article243 1916-04-04 11 Germans Claim Right to Land On Neutral Soil. The German Press baa not lost mu«h time in inventing a new doctrine of international law wbicb would save German airships from tbe possibility of disaster when tbey cruise over neutral territory. As in so many otber cases,243 words
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Advertisement192 1916-04-04 11 SERVICE. Have you considered this question? WE can give you Better Service than any firm in Malaya for the following reasons 1. WE stock in Singapore and at our branches for the cars we sell -spare parts and accessories to the value of $100,000. 2. WE have fully equipped branches192 words
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Advertisement171 1916-04-04 11 I S Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. WrtiiL-dJ^^^ *mE&<^ Gel P. f yflP^fc\^B^pMßßMHß^» New 16 2OH.P. Model. 1 j ff t //i/; j fi' Jjiijci' i/'ii/' u l>annoj" rtprtMUti the renj highest point tzeeUestee in !^p^^^_ motor car tunstniitimi. Wj "W^^ N171 words
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Advertisement484 1916-04-04 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED In SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, SMART INTELLIGENT; Xl KuI'EAN. about 22 years, with thorough knowledge of book- keeping. Box No. 267, Straits Times. 24-B—B-4 EUROPEAN ACCODNTS ASSISTANT WANTED, single. Apply, stating fge, ex perience, »ml salary expected, to Box 2"7, Straits Times. 1-4—6-4 WANTED, A NURSE,484 words
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Advertisement528 1916-04-04 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, one 5 inch transit theodolite and stand, also chains, scale*, etc. Owner leaving the Colony. Apply to 81, Tank Road. 15-3—144 COCONCT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE, from well-grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Frankel, Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 21-7—o SECONDHAND MOMI528 words
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Advertisement561 1916-04-04 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, No. 7*B, Institation HiU. Apply to Lee Cheng Yao Co 10. Malacca Strent. J-8-i TO LET, 8, Chaooery Lane, 8 bedrooms, (-tabling and tennis court. Apply Cbing Keng Lee* Co. 21 '4— v TO BE LET, Compound House, 102, River Valley Road, from May 1.561 words
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Advertisement699 1916-04-04 12 THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. NOTICE ii hereby given that the Trantfei Books of the company will be closed from April lto April 8, 1018, both dajs inclusive By Order cf the Dircctois, C. H. FOLLBTT, Secretary SiN'.iioKK Slipway and EnoimikinoCo Ltd. 1-4— B 4 THE SINGAPORE BLIPWAY699 words
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Advertisement413 1916-04-04 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. 87, Philip Strrkt. Telephone Nob. 1174, 11^8, 1238. (Private 1450 and 1071). Ship Chandlers, Hardware Dealers, Government and Municipal Contractors. General Importers and Exporters, Estate, Rice and Saw Mill Suppliers. PRICL IS ALWAYS A STRONG ATTRACTION FOR CUSTOMERS. WE KNOW HOW TO COMBINE QUALITY AND PRICE. QUALITY413 words
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Advertisement443 1916-04-04 12 KIAM KIAT CO. No*. 108 and 109. Market Street. JUST RECEIVED Big Shipment of Hubbuck's Coloured Paints. PRICES REASONABLE. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates of Bteaux.ru, often reach ds too late to be complied it.li, wo wish to refer advertisers and443 words
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Miscellaneous347 1916-04-04 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones, Editorial ami General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news 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.— Misecllane ous nants347 words
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