The Straits Times, 20 April 1916
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Title Section13 1916-04-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,087 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. APRIL 20. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement174 1916-04-20 1 MILK A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS ,■>, f •fx' 1° cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTaTL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE, h tin makes six plates of the nffiffililTl?^3H H you ever tasted. HB^BSJg^'' LIBBY'S174 words
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Advertisement347 1916-04-20 1 New Goods for Gents Wear o r JUST UNPACKED HENRY HEATH'S downed SOFT FELT V/ HATS in the latest shapes and shades. a X nraif < a ELLWOOO'S HELMETS X HOSE in all shapes. in a textures ALSO X r f for day or even ing wear. The Sirdar Shikar347 words
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Advertisement14 1916-04-20 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Sum AiißNTs: ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO LTU (Incorporated In Kn 8 1.in.1)14 words
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Article1110 1916-04-20 2 MR. HUGHES EXPRESSES STRONG VIEWS. Britain and the Dominions. The Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister ol Australia, was entertained at dinner on March 18 by the British Imperial Council of Commerce in London. Mr. Hughes said The issue of the war is world-power, or the downfall1,110 words
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Advertisement328 1916-04-20 2 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No 25 South Bridge Road Kirrt class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes lor sale 1-1 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. Auction sal° of land for arrears of rent to be held328 words
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Advertisement159 1916-04-20 2 CUTICURA SOAP BATHS Followed by a Little Ointment for Tender Skins. TrUJ Free. They afford infants and children great comfort, pmni; rr«t and sleep and point to spwdy healnvit of eetemas, rashes, itchings and chafings. Nothing better •t any price for tbe nursery and touet. Sample Each Free by Post159 words
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Advertisement347 1916-04-20 2 A TRUE NERVE TONIC. In many severe nervous disorders the most active tonic treatment is recommended by tbe highest medical authority to arrost tbe progress of such diseases. It is impt BSible to reach tbe nerves directly with medicine. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are a nerve tonic, but they act347 words
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Advertisement704 1916-04-20 2 KING EDWARD VII MEDICAL SCHOOL. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. The Preliminary Examination for entrance and scholarships will commence on May 17, 1916, at the Medical School, Sepoy Lines. Candidate*! mn«t give thbir names with the subjects they intend to take np by May 1, 1016, to the Principal. 18 4—17-4 CHOP THONG704 words
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Advertisement836 1916-04-20 2 NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF WBE ANN KEB DBCEAS2D. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinance, 1914, Notice is hereby given that all ci editors and other persens having any claims or demands against tbe Estate of V>\e Ann Kee, dooeased, late of No. 28, Stanley Street, Singapore, and wbo died on836 words
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Article599 1916-04-20 3 LORD MONTAGUS ADVICE TO THE GOVERNMENT. Supreme in the Air as on Sea. A telegram tbe other day stated that Lord Montagu bad made suggestions as to tbe air service to the Government. He is an authority on tbe subject. As long ago as April 29,599 words
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Article380 1916-04-20 3 Merchants and New Customs Regulations. There stems to be little inclination among London m« chants to criticise the new heavy charges to be imposed on goods not removed from docks and quays, says The Times to 1 hand by the last mail but certain features of380 words
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Article83 1916-04-20 3 The appttl of the proprietors of the Minto ■fusions to tbe financial commissioner »K»iiixt ibe refusal of the oultector of rUo^ooD town to grant them a hotel »ud bar licence for tbe property at tbe corner of M< reliant and Lewis streets baa been decided by that official in favour83 words
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Advertisement356 1916-04-20 3 f-v/'^lf you hacf^s. J|/a French Chef— \J Even he could not turn out lighter, daintier My, omelettes than your own cook can make w\ quite easily with the help of V^ 5T^ Broun *Polsoiis| 0 WTPalenf COITi FIOUT I l- h The Brown Poison Book of JR f/ Recipes tellg356 words
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Advertisement688 1916-04-20 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of OFFICE FURNITURE IRON SA?ES EMPIHB TYPEWRITER; COPYING PRESSES; ELECTRIC CEILING FAN AND LAMPS; SAMPLES OF CLOTH AND TOOLS; 10 CUKUES SATIN SARONGS; 34 DOZEN BLIONGS, ETC. To be held at William Menke Co.'s Office, No. 4, Prinoe S-.rect, Oh Wednesday, April 26, at 11688 words
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Advertisement928 1916-04-20 3 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of HIGH GRADE WAX-POLISHED TEAK AND EUROPE MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITCRE; BEAUTIFUL OKSAMENTS; VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS AND ENGRAVINGS, WBLL GROWN PLANTS; BULL DOGS, ETC., At Nor. 1 and 2, Victoria Street, corner of Stamford Road, On Saturday, April 2Z, at 13 Noon. An exceptionally good designed Europe made928 words
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Advertisement1126 1916-04-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar l—inc. (Companies hMMMgafaßl in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA SAILINSS Under Contract with Hit Majesty't aoverniaent), For China, )ipm Panang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Ad an, Egypt, Maditarranaan Port* and London. Sto&mers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES1,126 words
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Advertisement818 1916-04-20 4 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Sum). SING/M>ORE-BANBKOK. For Krotay, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telapin, PaUai, Singora, Lioon, Kobiamui, Bindon, Langsuen, Taka, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure ASDANG Apr. 34 Apr. SB, 3 p m. a.s. BORIBAT May 1 May 3, 3 p.m.818 words
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Advertisement440 1916-04-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAMSWPCO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatkd in England) The Companies' nteamers are despatch' d from Livernool 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 for440 words
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Advertisement534 1916-04-20 4 STEAMER SAILINIS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained hotweca Yokohama, via ports, to llmmMm and London under mail cntracr with tho Imp.r ial Japanese Government. TI:-: New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service bave been specially ricf-igm-fl and constructed, and534 words
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Article178 1916-04-20 5 EXCHANGE SnOAFOM, AI'RIL 20, 1916 On Lom.o« Bank 4 m/n j t t i Demand 2/4} Private 8 m/a 2/433 On France Bank T. T. 828 Ok India Bank T. T 174j On Uu^»«ono...Bauk J/d lOj Om Shambai ...Baok Id 80) On Java Bank T T IUJ178 words
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Article107 1916-04-20 5 FIXTURES. rhur<>lny, April 20. v »ter, 1141 a.m 11 Ml p.m. Homeward mail closes (train Friday, April 21. Hi* 1 1 Water. 0.4 1 p.m Good Friday. Outward mail expected. Public Holiday. Saturday, April 22. High Water M a.m., LM p ii. Public Holiday. Humphrey Bishop Company,107 words
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Article181 1916-04-20 5 Today. Taii'l|'>ui: au I 1 Kalmo.i Ml piu LabtM aD llilik, Tamljony BaW ami Mrlin Singkel 2.30 pm Port liii-k ttenbam Sappho 2.30 pm M-na 2.80 pm Malac a and Muai Kaka 3 pm K I'aliang, Kemauian and TrengnaDii Amy Leong 3.30 pm v'^ilniub' Ki/.aguirre 4 pm181 words
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Article265 1916-04-20 5 Tbe mail trains from Singapore for tli Brtb leave Tank Road station daily at T. 7 i.w. an i 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lampur A 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb--1 lircot'li i r. press to I'enang leaves Kuala Luarir at H a.m. daily, arriving at265 words
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Article61 1916-04-20 5 Tin I' &dI Oh outward mail steamer Nankin Ii.ih left Colombo and in due at lVnaDK at I a.m. on Thursday, the 20tb instant. She may be expected to arrive htru about S p.m. on Friday. Tin It. I. contract packet Tara with iuiiIh from I -on.61 words
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Article109 1916-04-20 5 Our/ attention ban been oalled to tbe fact I that oar trrivalx in Louden are much bt-Uind I Ihoaa puslixlmd elsewhere. Oar rule is to i five arrivals oaly when they are officially repotted 10 tbe Post Office noticux, and no later date than that printed above109 words
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Advertisement683 1916-04-20 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FUR SALE, dorse and vio-oria; 1260 or n- ar offer. Apply to I T S., o/o Straits Times MA— 2l-4 TO LET, Bachelors' Ha 1. (Orange Grovt Boa Beautifully sitaatcJ, gs«, t"'»w »nd sUu'ing. Ap; ly Jnegtr '.n) Co. 20 4-37 4 WANTED, at once for P-nsn^, .-hortband683 words
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Advertisement664 1916-04-20 5 AUCTION SALE 01 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELL GROWN PLANTS, ETC., At No 1, Orchard H:ad, On Wednesday, April 26, at 880 p.m. Europe-made and teak npholstertd nt»n dard chain tod nettro beautifully carved waxpoli'bed teak corner wba'not with bovf lied mirror panel" teak octagonal tablet; bentwcod chairs; wax polished t> ak664 words
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Advertisement497 1916-04-20 5 SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME \T rilK POPILAI: CIMMI Iliif-K GAIETY PICTURE PALACE JUNCTION OK ALIIKKT AND BKSCOOLKS STRI-Krs. IN l'H« SKUIMP aaOW AT LOOS RECAP 'URED FROM THE O|HM*«I« LATEs: PATH! ni'H I L WAB (iA/KTtK The Great Detective Hayes IN THE MOST DRAMATIC PHOTO-PI AY OF THB YEAR THE DEVIL'S497 words
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Obituary44 1916-04-20 6 Dibois.-Oc Apri! Ml Mr. W. H. Dubois. Second Officer s.s. van Kiebeeck, age 23. Funeral takes place 5 p.m. to day. at Bidadari Cemetery. Mrs. A. P. Williams and family tender their thanks to friends for their kind sympathy in their sad bereavement.44 words
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1050 1916-04-20 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, APRIL 20. CABINET DIFFICULTIES. We hear with very great regret of the strained situation which has arisen in Great Britain over the question of universal compulsory service. We are fully persuaded that the views of the military authorities should be accepted as conclusive, and that no1,050 words
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Article57 1916-04-20 6 To morrow being Good Friday therr will be no issue of the Straits Times, but on that day and on Sunday the telegrams will be issued on slips about 5 p.m. These slips may be obtained by news agents and others at the Straits Times Offices, Cecil Street. The paper57 words
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Article44 1916-04-20 6 President Yuan Shi kai's wife has sent to British, France, Kussia. Italy, Belgium, Germany and Austria 200 dozen pairs of socks, 400 dressing gowus, 300 dozen bandages and 300 bed sheets for the use of the wounded. These gifts are all of Chinese manufacture.44 words
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Article59 1916-04-20 6 The Muslim Merchants' Society, whose membership consists entirely of merchants who hail from Nagoore and Negapatam, enter tamed the I'enang Moslems at the Society's Hall Peaang, on Monday, in commemoration of the anniversary of the patron saint, Sahul Hamed, of Nagoore. After the biography of tiie saint had been recited,59 words
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Article8 1916-04-20 6 Telegraphic communication with North China is totally interrupted.8 words
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Article24 1916-04-20 6 A notification has been received in Calcutta that the Italian ministry of war has called np all men up to the age of 39.24 words
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Article18 1916-04-20 6 A cable from the Hague to the Sumatra Post says that the Germans have built submarines without periscopes.18 words
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Article39 1916-04-20 6 The gold balances in India in the week ending March 31 amounted to eight and a half millions sterling, of which just over eight millions were currency and the balance gold standard reserve and in the treasury and mint.39 words
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Article45 1916-04-20 6 In their produce report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Since our last report the copra market has been a declining one closing weak. To day's values may be given as $10, for fine sundriod and 19.50 to S9.TO for fair to good <iualities.45 words
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Article48 1916-04-20 6 Messrs. Sellar, Murray and Co., Penang, advise us of the outputs from the following companies for the first half of April.— Kaniunt ing Tin Dredging, piculs 300, hours run 1109. Cuenderiang Tin Dredging, dredge, piculs 150, hours run 300, hydraulic elevators, piculs 60, total ontput (Cbcnderiang) piculs 200.48 words
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Article52 1916-04-20 6 Fillis's Circus, whose.tent was set on fire in January 29 at Moulmein as a result of which a Burman was sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment were unfortunate in having their new tent, which was to have been used the first time on March 25 in Rangoon, damaged in a52 words
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Article54 1916-04-20 6 Mr. Oswald Stoll, acting on behalf of tho Opera House Syndicate, Ltd., has arranged for the purchase of the London Opera House from Mr. Esmond 11. Wiley. It is probable when Mr. Stoll takes it over at Easter the public will be provided with variety entertainments on the lines of54 words
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Article67 1916-04-20 6 Messrs. Whittall and Co. inform us that they have received advice from the secretaries of the Seremban Rubber Estate Co. that the annual report was issued yesterday and that at the annual meeting to be held on the 26th instant, the board of directors will recoiu mend a final dividend67 words
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Article86 1916-04-20 6 During the heavy storm on Tuesday the Atupang River, changed its course, causing a bad wash-out near the 6th mile, Bukit Blachan Road, flooding a deep mine and carrying away a long length of the road and the 18-inch water main supplying Weld Hill Reservoir. It will take some time86 words
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Article81 1916-04-20 6 A Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday adds to the list of articles, the exportation of which is prohibited save to the United King dom. British Possessions and Protectorates, oxides and salts of cerium ferro cerium and cerium and its alloys. Pig iron contain ing not less than 0.1 per cent, of81 words
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Article98 1916-04-20 6 A paper that is devoted principally to shipping matters has taken to giving occasional statements respecting rubber. Not long since it had some curious remarks concerning guayule, the Mexican shrub from which rubber is extracted. Now it tells us Reports from Japanese sources state that Chinese merchants at Tientsin are98 words
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Article119 1916-04-20 6 A statement comes from home that peacocks are being relied on to give warning of the approach of Zeppelins, and there may be something in it. Most birds have remarkably acute powers of hearing. A thrush will stand with head cocked on one side listening attentively, and presently will bop119 words
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Article169 1916-04-20 6 A note here the other day prompts a reader into making a suggestion. Why not. he asks, make comment on the practice of a certain type of youth in appearing at cinema shows with a certain type of women? It is an unsavoury subject to be dismissed briefly. The remedy169 words
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Article163 1916-04-20 6 It is difficult to believe the statement Unit comes from l'itn>.jrad to the effect that tlie Turks limited the defences at Trebizond to wire entanglements because they thought tin- appearance of the iircslau in the JSlack Sea would scare off the Russian Mt.it. Even tin Turks, one should think, must163 words
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Article462 1916-04-20 6 Mr. G. H. Cartsidc has been admitted an a Tin ml), i of the X.M.S. Bar. Mr. K. Huliuo Sharp, who narrowly escaped losing an arm by blood poisoning, ix making good progress at the General Hospital. Penang. Mr. oV R. Simpson, 2nd Lieut., HA whose name462 words
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69 1916-04-20 6 Mr. H. B. Ward, of Kvatt aud Co., I- rend Bank Buildings, Singapore, iii-kuimU >l with many thanks the following contribn tions tj the above fund His Excellency Sir Arthur 11. Young, K.C.M.G. .",ro The Lady Evelyn Young Mi Hon'blo Mr. Eu Ton« Sen UMJO69 words
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Article105 1916-04-20 6 Mr. V. B. C. Maker publishes. throagL Messrs. Kelly and Walsh iprice Sl i, ac extremely handy little book for the use of all who are engaged in the mining business ol Malaya. It is a vocabulary of terms used in connection with mining, many bein<{105 words
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Article290 1916-04-20 6 Mr. li. Ob Winstedt has made ÜbmM I recognised authority on the Malay language, and anything he produces is welcome, though it is becoming something of a pu/./le for in student to know which of tho many books he should take as his guide. Mr. WiaatsM aims at290 words
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Advertisement160 1916-04-20 6 \> x ..$U H L WHISKIES *£> i i >£S I >n stock— not Whiskies for which jon 'V; 97 s w I mSW*^* b T0 to P* y ncy P rioeH or neir j advertising charaes, but Wtiirkies for LSB!5£™~!«~- -*> 1 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Wine and Spirit Meroh«nt«,160 words
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Advertisement183 1916-04-20 6 To-nitfht Xo-nijfht t ATTHI ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road, The House of Quality Tne Home ol Feature Attractions MaonuiT, M. H Krnjon Slade. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS "t llliMelbourne Comedy and Revue Company COME OVER HERE Introducing the Latent Novelties. Hear tte Song of the S. V. B.'e and see their expert r Me183 words
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Article2157 1916-04-20 7 RUSSIA'S VICTORY. The Strategic Value Of Trebizond. BRITISH CABINET CRISIS. Another Postponement Found Necessary. Kk-ih- Tklkorams. London. April 18, 11.25 p.m. Petrograd. communique Large forces of •he enemy desperately assaulted Popovatuogbila. in Galicia, on April 16 One attack alone had a front of a mile and a half2,157 words
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Article46 1916-04-20 7 Rictir's Tf.lkoram. London, April 19. A Companionship of the Order of St Michael and St. li torge has been conferred on H. E. Priestley, and D.S.O's on A. C. Vidal and J. L. Lauder in recognition of their services in the Wittenburg typhus epidemic.46 words
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Article474 1916-04-20 7 Widow's Claim on Account Of Son's Death. Ad action arising oat of the loss of tht steamship Zweena, which was fully investigated in tbe Marine Court last year, cann up for bearing before the Cbief Justice, Sn J. A. S. Bucknill, K.C., in the Supr.474 words
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Article191 1916-04-20 7 Mr. Humphrey Bishop's company will open at the Victoria Thoatre on Saturday evening, when they will present an entertainment which has won for them the warmest ot praise not only in this part of the world bat in well known theatres at home. The individual members are191 words
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Article458 1916-04-20 7 Bidding Slow with Decline In Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, 2:t9th auction was held on April 19, when there were offered for sale 5,891.12 piculs. or 785.482 lbs. (tons 350.66). The prices realised were The next auction will be held on Tlmrs day. April458 words
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Article236 1916-04-20 7 In the January number of the Vacuum Keview, which is the bouse organ of the Vacuum Oil Co Ltd., is given a list of the members of the stall who have answered to the call for men since the war began. It reaches to236 words
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Article129 1916-04-20 7 We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of Para rubber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1, 1916. The quantities arc stated in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the129 words
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Article105 1916-04-20 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore of the week ended April 15 was 81.55 per uiille of the population. The total number oi deaths was 212, of which 145 wore male subjects and 07 female. Convulsions claimed '20, phthisis 31, malaria fever 32 and105 words
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Article1072 1916-04-20 7 (From Out Own OmmMM Kuila Lumpur, April 19. '1 iiere h.id not boon so great a sensation in Kuala Lumpur since the I'roudlock case, when it became kuown last Saturday morning that Mr. J. G. H. Grey, a telegraph engineer in tho employ of the Post aud1,072 words
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Article1119 1916-04-20 8 Financial Loss More Apparent Than Real. The second annual genera! meeting of the JcMaHoo loc and Power Co., Ltd., was bold lurttidtT at tlin registered offices of the Company, 191, Cecil Mi Mr. A. E. Bartftnhj presided, others present being Mwwrm. Tan Kbeam H ok,1,119 words
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Article262 1916-04-20 8 Terrible Effect of the French Seventy-Fives." A I'ionter cable dated London, April 10, says: The Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent quotes statements of an old friend who has partaken in most of tbe Verdun fighting. Like others he is absolutely con confident of France's ability to hold262 words
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Article228 1916-04-20 8 Search Party Surrounded by A Hundred Chinese. On the night of April 4, at 10 30. Sub Inspector Maniru i l:o Ahiiie i, of the Excise Department, had rather an unpleasant ex perience while raiding 12, I'la-kburn lane. Rangoon, occupied by Ciiiu.s--. named Ah Song. It appears that228 words
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Article477 1916-04-20 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 5. We are asked by the agents to state that the X.Y.K. Fushimi Maru will be sailing for Europe on tbe 29th inst. instead of the 26th as already notified. The offices of Messrs. Koh and Co., booksellers and477 words
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Article563 1916-04-20 8 German Glass Superseded in Six Months. Speaking at the Institute of Chemistry, at Russell -square, Sir James Dobbie, the president, referred briefly to the work of tbo institute daring tho war, and tbe importance of tbe services of professional chemists to the nation. In co operation with the563 words
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Article130 1916-04-20 8 The following is the result of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tennis tournament LadikV Dochlk-. Mrs. Hartneli and Mrs. Saunderc. scr. beat Mrs. Brooke and Miss Tabor, rec. 15, 6—2,8-6,8-1. Mrs. Hallifax and Mrs. Pt-irce. rec. 3 v. Miss Lamb and Miss L. Lamb. rec.130 words
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Article174 1916-04-20 8 A Daily Chronicle's correspondent in an East Coast town is enthusiastic over the repulse of the Zeppelin on April 5. That the raider was worsted in the encounter with the defence is proved by the fact that the Zeppelin would uot face the guns, searchlights and174 words
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Article110 1916-04-20 8 At tlie meeting of the Perak Chamber of Commerce at Ipoli, to discuss the question of the formation of a Federal Chamber on the lines laid down by the Selangor Chamber of Commerce, Mr. F. S. Pbysick, presided. The chairman stated that the committee in the main was110 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter82 1916-04-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Anent your par. in yesterday's issue Domestic Servants," will you kindly inform your renders what has happened to The Domestic Servants Ordinance 19—," the full text of which was given in your issue of January 11, 1918 Is it another82 words
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Article393 1916-04-20 8 Local Invention of Interest To Planters. The up-to-date planter, who is always looking for the most economical methods of treating his rubber, should investigate the claims of the new patent Scrap Washer which has been placed on the market by United Engineers, Limited. The Washer, which393 words
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Article308 1916-04-20 8 Good Friday, April 21, 1916. St. Andriw's Cathedral. Good Friday.- 7 a.m. Matins and AnteCommunion; 9—12 noon, The Devotion of the three hours. The Archdeacon 4 p.m., The Children's Service, Rtv. R. V.H. Buine; 530 p.m. Evensong and address, The Archdeacon. Easter Day, April ML 6 a.m., Holy308 words
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Article47 1916-04-20 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, April 21 Thursday, Afkil 20. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. Bras Basab ltoad Malay Co. Friday, Aikil 21. 4.45 p.m. Normanton liar- S.V.C. Officers racks. and N.C.O.'s F. Younukk Blair, Captain, S.V.A., Acting Adjutant. S.V.C.47 words
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Advertisement144 1916-04-20 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, April 22, Special Dinner. CINEMA SHOW AND DANCING AFTER DINNER. ii SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL D CINEMA DINNER J SHOW Saturday, April 22. Music by the Sea 1 Dinner on Lawn View Orchestra j by the Sea. Easter Monday APRIL 24 SPECIAL DINNER to be followed by144 words
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Advertisement182 1916-04-20 9 PALMETTO t Perfect Packing for Strength and Endurance. Sole Agents i jpENTRAi'] SINGAPORE. A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay Peninsula MAYNARD'S ORIENTAL HAIR-WASH ALWAYS USED Sold at $1.00 per bottle TN TWO VARIETIES Oily Non-oily iifcir from falling rut, [romotes vigorons and healthy growth and keeps the he&i fr<>°182 words
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Advertisement549 1916-04-20 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (INCOkI'OKATKD IN JaPAN) Osaka mercantile (Uamthlp Co Ltd KOBE- BOMBAY LINE. Ihe Company maintains a regular cargo -tervice with six steamers eallirg at Moji Vokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet tenham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and an tho return voyage calling at Tnticorin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji.549 words
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Advertisement595 1916-04-20 9 y/^ The C V Ny tir^i /Razor that Strops ItselA V* X""SiK ""Si ■VAOt.STHOPPINC IS EAStER 1- 'S^ THAN HADE CHANCJNC \ND f ?»-> /*Sf CHi.At'LK THAN BLADEUBUYINO V I L^-K. *)N. /"^^Sr^B est lt n 2ain--t .my nin stropping razor 1 j- J&w^^^yX anc^ J w real's^ tr t595 words
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Advertisement554 1916-04-20 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. (Incorporatkd in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE 1 Winohsitip Houia, lingiport. LONDON OFFICE 1 32, Old Jewry. E.G. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the554 words
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Advertisement391 1916-04-20 10 INSURANCE. MJARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOk (Incorporated in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested funds 48,360,000 Annual Income ...41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks tor short period* of ten days ax longer periods at ourrent rates to be named on391 words
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Advertisement492 1916-04-20 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PaID UP CAPITAL h. 1)6,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling «1,600,000 at I/. •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* 116,000,000 COURT OP DI RIOTOUS. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq. Hod.492 words
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Advertisement513 1916-04-20 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Pud ap Capitol in 60,000 Shares ol £K each m 41,J00,000 ReswrreFond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKBRS Tbe Punk of inland, The London City and Midland sank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,513 words
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Advertisement839 1916-04-20 10 INSURANCE. POLICY PROTECTION The Shanghai Life Inturanoe Co, Ltd., is incorporatod undtr Hongkong Ordinances; has complied with the Life Asauran c Companies Act? 1808 (Great Britain)and deposited with the Supreme Court of Judicaturu (England £20,000, whioh i» invested in interest bearing Trustee Secnritiea; has complied with the Indian Life Assurance839 words
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Article614 1916-04-20 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Quest of the Car. i. The following is taken from verse by Arthur Uuiterman Now whither and whither, Lord Ronald so gay, And whither so frae and so far I baste to the bounds of the Great White Way To614 words
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Article245 1916-04-20 11 People who shop locally for provisions will have uotui the tendency, unhappily still prevalent, of rising prices, says a Bangkok paper. This is likely to be more pronounced in the future. In prewar days wholesale atores reckoned on getting fresh sapplii say every two or245 words
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Article, Illustration149 1916-04-20 11 Kilimkojaro, in the area of which General Stunts ia advancing against the Orrman forces, in not only the highest known mountain in Africa, nearly 20,000 feet, bat it illustrates in well-defined fashion the various forces of vegetation that are only to be found in their finest manifestation on mountains in149 words
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Advertisement213 1916-04-20 11 SERVICE. Have you considered this question WE can give you Better Service than any firm in Malaya for the following reasons I. 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 branches213 words
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Advertisement174 1916-04-20 11 Pr liini^^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think so!- I as none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore, j» a^b f— F^nK—JH^a, -^aafjMf < i The Motor Car top the Million. The Aryo Car is the first to MMbWm Urn <„,t pith utility and beauty. It is a sturdy <ar. Th<'A>174 words
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Advertisement512 1916-04-20 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS t^f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan AGo., Ltd., (Is. --HI hA I Xl- IN Eni.l.aMjj IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, an Enulmli or Eurasian NUBSBBY GOVERNESS to look after two boys seven and three years old. Good salary.512 words
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Advertisement513 1916-04-20 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, 4J h.p. three-speed motorcycle, run ucder thousand miles, complete wiih spares. Apply to Car, c/o Straits Times. 17 4—24-4 FOR SALE, one 12 h.p. 4 cylinder Humbei car fitted with Bosch magneto. Price 1500. Apply to Cheng Happ, c/o Singapore Carting Co. 184— 20-4 FOR513 words
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Advertisement667 1916-04-20 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No. 6, Thomson Road. Entry May 1. Apply Meyer Brothers, 14, Collyer Quay. 84— v TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong Water and electric light laid on. Apply Meyi r Brothers. 5 I— n TO LET. No 46, Cairnbill Road. Entry April 1, 1816. Apply to667 words
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Advertisement467 1916-04-20 12 KIAM KIAT CO. Nos. 108 and 109, Market Street. Just Received A Big Shipment of HUBBUCK S COLOURED PAINTS PRICES hEASONABLE. NOTICE. It is hereby nttifud that the Exchange Banks will be closed on FRIOAY. APRIL 21 SATURDAY... 22 MCSPAY. 24 15-4-20-4 SIN6APORE SHIPCHANDLERY CO. SHII'tiIANULEKS AMU PROVIDING CONTRACTORS THB467 words
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Advertisement307 1916-04-20 12 TO HAVE BbEN FIRST PROVEB ANTIQUITY TO HAVE BECOME FIRST PROVES MERIT The latter is said in rofcrence to GUAN KIAT CO.. SUPPLIERS METAL AND HARDWARE TO THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. PIG LEAD (Several Tors) WE LED-THE OTHERB FOLLOWED. Sole Agents for the GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The ideal Said for cleaning307 words
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Advertisement481 1916-04-20 12 NOTICE. Bow to solve servants difficulties, such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shorthard typists, book-keepers, etc. Charges moderate Also shorthand (Pitman's) and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal Co 9. Selegle Koad. Singapore. H-4— 7-6 To481 words
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