The Straits Times, 1 May 1916
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Title Section13 1916-05-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,095 81NGAPOHB. MfNDAY. MAY 1. 1916. PRICE 10 CBNTR.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1916-05-01 1 MILK CCJBLTZ BROS., LTD. THE STORE FOR MEN'S WEAR. I The Latest Designs and Shades < v *> o in Men's Neckwear WIDE END TIES Extra long. $1.50, $2.00 each. j^^lFl Biw 1 TheßatswingßowTie^ square and round, ends ■LA^ 75 cents, $1.00 each. 'j THE LATEST DEBI6NB k W vT138 words
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Advertisement110 1916-05-01 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any othe brand. The Laooet, London, itetoa "The110 words
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Advertisement219 1916-05-01 1 NEW CONSIGNMENT Military Marching Boots JUST ARRIVED KSdI THE SERVICE BOOT English leather waterproofed for marching or for jungle MM sch '*< inch in thi <*neBB, double tongue to render it use. Tl.e uppers are specially M M^ waterproof over in-step, prepared from stout English easy fitting widths only leather,219 words
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Advertisement12 1916-05-01 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. AOAMBOK. GIIFIUM CO. LTD (ln.-,.r|i.«,il«l ln Ki v l.in.l)12 words
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Article1083 1916-05-01 2 LOYALTY TO THE BRITISH RAJ. Glowing Tribute to English Rule. An Indian in Canton, who sign* himself H. S. X., writes in tbe Hongkong Daily Prcw:— When a riolent tempest is raging everybody's mind is engrossed in a ship in one thing— bow beat to save1,083 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement249 1916-05-01 2 AHer Illness After t^e racking effects of fever. dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of t!^ body needs strengthening. It ii not enoug'i merely to take torn s or artificial stimulants, for onty by building-up every part p4 tlie body can health be 1 "gained. SCOIT'S Emulsion is249 words
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Advertisement486 1916-05-01 2 Made in England for over 100 years. Cockle's Pills Cockle s Pills A tried and trusted family medicine, presented by medical men for the common ailrtßnts of everyday life, such a; ACIDITY, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER. These famous pills cleanse and reffulate the whole system, leaving it free486 words
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Advertisement940 1916-05-01 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. TNESPRING RACE MEETING (Under BRA. ituloi of Racing), WILL BB HELD ON Tueaday May 1 6, Thursda y, May 1 8 and Saturday, May 30, 1916. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. TuMday, May 16,1316. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.45 pm. Palue 1(00 and 160 to ire Second Hone. A.940 words
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Advertisement622 1916-05-01 2 the hour- for Scratching a p.m. on th* DAY BEFORE the Rao*. Owners ot Oriffini are entitled to enter (01 either of the following series of Races Fua Stmti No 1 First Day— Race N-v 4 Second Day— Raoe No. 1 Btr*ti No. First Day— Race No. 7. Second Day—622 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous258 1916-05-01 2 THE STRAITS °TIMES Can be obtained^at the'following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Chang, r, Hotel de l'Burope. Mom y Changer, Adelpbi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Change r, Raffles Hotel. Kob Co., Bras Btsah Koad. Kwong Smp Cbianit, Selegie K~ad. Low Yong Swee,258 words
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Article889 1916-05-01 3 MUDDLE REVEALED IN OFFICIAL REPORT. Extravagant Prices For Chargers. Remarkable revelations regarding muddle and wRBto in army stons are made by tbe Comproller and Auditor General in his report for tbe year ended March 81, 1915. A test examination of all classes of army store accounts889 words
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Article27 1916-05-01 3 A Glaagow agitator and ex-teacher named I Greuaacy baa been convicfc d and sentenced to three yean' penal servitude under the 1>« fence of tbe ltealm Act.27 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement299 1916-05-01 3 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. I faff Jr^^^^^k X j^a v\f I fr iwfj THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD A lAUMftll BI.Sn»*HVt IN NLt*V->THtMA NUrVOUS WSPIPSIA AND ANEMIA. Everyona who is rundown, weak or ill, 'tions) is wholly digestible, and in benefit is felt •houlil take a coune of tht299 words
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Advertisement395 1916-05-01 3 1 A t AND THEY USED TO BE SO THIN. Get in the flame— Sargol makes Puny, Peevish People Plump and Popular. Perhaps yon yourself have envied tbe rounded beauty of such figures as these graceful, well developed, splendidly healthful— yo isi c them at all public places— admired by395 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1114 1916-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. O. British India A\pcar Line. (Companies hMMMEI im Esolvnd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIEN7A ■eMUJIJI UnJsr Contract wltb Hla Majesty's aoverniaent), tor China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Ctfypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Sioiai >rrt will lejvo Siagaoiro on or »bou: MAIL LINES Homeward (for1,114 words
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Advertisement812 1916-05-01 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORt-bANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Biaut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laion, Kobwmoi, Bandon, Langsueo, Taku, Champon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure ■.s. BORIBAT May 1 May 3, S p.m. as. PARICHATIPOK 8 10, 3 p.m. •ASDANG t.812 words
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Advertisement454 1916-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINBS. OCEAN STEAM SHIpToT. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Companies' steamers are dispatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for LondoD, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles aod Liverpool and for454 words
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Advertisement532 1916-05-01 4 STEAMER SAILINBS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Jahan) EUROPEAN i INI. A service is miiniainpri between Yokohama, via port-, to Mar«-. illi-H and London under mail ootract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe bave been specially designed and constructed,532 words
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Article768 1916-05-01 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 1, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and Bbare broke™, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. No*. Valoi. Botibs. Sillies. 3/ AUagar 2/- 2,4* 4 1 Anglo-Jara 20/-768 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement549 1916-05-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. IMW-CH.M STUM Nt«. 00. ITU. (IM IiKroRATIII IS KSOLAND). Olraot Sarvios to 4apan vis Hoi.hong A Shanghai, sind to OatoutL*, via Penan*, from Singapore. Taking cargo en through bills ol L*d.u for Canton, Mucsc, KwatoWi Auio; Tun two, Ni.»otiwarv, \*< gs^*< fuito, k^ uosa, tbe 1 1 ilippmc549 words
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Advertisement304 1916-05-01 5 there's Purity and Vigour in man u^op of reads Dog's Head Ghiiiness The TONIC tli ctieers and soothes and Ooesnt harm. A bimp'e nout :ship> food of high tn d l .lna value. NOTE.-Th^ above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitation* 3~>ld Ev»ry wh^re d —h ESANOFELE304 words
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Advertisement175 1916-05-01 5 Sulphuric Acid 66° READY STOCKS H. WOLSKEL CO. Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur. 1-7— roe "ARMCO" CULVERTS What they are: A rast proof iron of csrrugited faction— in circle and hit cirolo form of grrat streDgth; made in lighS <a«ily traosportaSle, unbreakable sec'ionp, eaoh ffctioi only 2 ft. long. Eaxy to175 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement145 1916-05-01 6 The present of STEEL OJrtJX. such as angles, channels, joists, etc., does not affect Reinforced Concrete, our prices being only slightly higher since the outbreak of war. Any structure which you contemplate erecting in Steel, can be easily erected in Reinforced Concrete at Normal Cost. Reinforced Concrete is more reliable145 words
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Advertisement718 1916-05-01 6 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of 400 PIECES WHITE LAWN CLOTH (SEA DAMAGED) To be held at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee k Co.'s Saleroom On Wkdnisdat, May 8, at 11 a.m. CHING KENO LEU CO., Auctioneers. 29 4—2 5 AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, THE PROPERTY OF SIXTEEN PAWNSHOPS. On718 words
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Advertisement291 1916-05-01 6 PIANOS TUNED and REPAIRED Cheap, Prompt, Thorough BY (Lath ok Tui Rcbinsun PunoCo.) 100, Adelphi Hotel Buildings, NORTH BRIDGB ROAD. Any work personally attended to and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Til. 1705. CREOSOLUME AND CREOSOTE OIL Antiseptic fop Wood and Preventive against Insects. Just try once to paint and saturate wood with291 words
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Article104 1916-05-01 7 FIXTURES. Monday, May I. '<ish Water MJ a.m.. 9.51 p.m. M C. A. L-cturo, 8.«5 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 Kiffb Water. 10 H a.m., IO.'M p.tn Wednesday, May 3. 'igh Water. 11.15 am 10.50 p.n. Outwanl mail Mf Thursday, May 4. High Wator O.i p.m. 11 21104 words
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Article169 1916-05-01 7 Todxv Mat l'amlj tag, tin aul BeflM I'ontianak '2.30 pm P. Swrttcnbam and T Au-in Per.ik 130 pm (□■l Calcutta taking mails rbin inu 2.30 pm Malacca an i Muar Kaka 3 piu To morrow. Pnlau Hatain and Palau iiulark Hock Kong «.80 am Siu^kawang, I'amangkat and169 words
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Article206 1916-05-01 7 nortli leave Tank toail station'iaily at ",.'i a.m. v. arii vinj» Kuala Lauip'i %t ■•1 rt A j a.m. rc«pfctiv>!y Th Naaaf I >aye« Kuala fiau 111 arriving at FeSHfl .1 b-i^ind mail train !oav> laily. arriving at Kuali Lncpur °l bmMWvJ bour, I train Imbj usja Lumpur206 words
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Article44 1916-05-01 7 Tin- I', an 1 O. outwanl mail steamer mbo and is due at >t ilaylight on Tuesday next. She is cxpecU.l to arnvi bsm <m Wo<lnes<lay afttrnoon, and will nail for Hongkong. slianghai and Japan at 8 a.m. the next day.44 words
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Article95 1916-05-01 7 Our Attention lias been called to the fact that our arrivals in London aru much behind thonn pnbliHhod i-i-tewhero. Our rul< is to Kvals only when they are officially repnrtt^l a Hal M Office notioua, and no lator l». rMal above ha- bees •otenorteci > vtAPOKI. I95 words
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Article31 1916-05-01 7 I William MeUowea, orgnuiaerti of thu Smu K. in Volunteers, who were eout to prixon some time ago for re fsttSK leave In land, were arrested by the n-Übulary on HsMfe31 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article72 1916-05-01 7 OinUAfUKB, aQAY 1, J O« Li-Ki ...Bank 4 m/s 2/4i! Demand mi Private 8 m/i *m On Kkanck Bank T. T. 336 On Inlm. Bank T. T 174, On Honu.> ma...Bank d/d m Oh Shamob m ...Bank d/d 78; On Java Bank T. T. 188 Ok JiPiw... Bank 111*72 words
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Article96 1916-05-01 7 tiambier I 19 26 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked .10.00 Copra Sondried 9.50 do Mixed 9.00 Pepper. Black 30 do White Sarawak 85.00 Sago Floor Sarawak 4.00 do Brunei No 1 Pearl Sago 6.00 Tapioca, small tlaku 8.80 do Niuall pearl 10.00 do med. pearl 9.86 rin 125 tons96 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article174 1916-05-01 7 MININ G. Buyer, Seller,. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Wong <>.:-:> 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.80 1.90 10 10 Kanabol 0.(0 1.05 1) 10 Kinta Association 5.00 41 Jtl Kinta Tin 1.5.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Laliat Mines 3.00 5 00 10 9.25 Malayan Collieries 1.50 dis par174 words
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Article641 1916-05-01 7 vSSiI Buyer.. Seller, 2/- 2/- All^si 2/. 2:6 Cl 41 Anglo-Jar* 1.1.0 1.2.9 2/ 2/- Anglo-Malay 9/6 !0 6 lj- il BatangMalak* 2-7 i 8/Cl 41 Bato Tigs 3.0.0 3.15.0 II- 2/- Bekoh 2/B 2/10 £1 £1 Bukit Kajan? I 12.8 3 0.0 £1 41 Bakit Lints-:* 3.0.0 3.5.0641 words
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Article132 1916-05-01 7 GENE R A L. Htoe& Buyers. Sellflrs. II Ail B Smelting Co 8.60 8.75 II 41 Prel 1.4.0 1.8.0 >/■ 6/- Bleotric i'vaya 2/0 8/ 10 10 Frase* Nero 60.00 51.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 80.00 61.00 100 Hcwartb Brskino 25.00 86.00 ICO 7% Pro! 100 00 100 100132 words
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Article60 1916-05-01 7 DEBENTUR ES. United Engineers »1.28 i 600 par Spore Municipal 44% Singapore Blectric o f 190 9 »1,000,000 98% Tramways S-, £360,000 not^ Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 4 iw din Spore Municipal 6% SI,B7R,O(X> par Spore Mnnioipal 4^ fSOO.OOO S<Vdis Spore Municipal i\% of 1907 11,000,000 98 The quotations of60 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement567 1916-05-01 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, gojd Manifest Clerk. Apply ntatins me, experience, and nalary required to Manifest, c/o Straits Time*. 1 6—6-6 ENGLISHMAN, capable of ttking charge of nmall estate, four v«»rs' experience, knowledge of Malay and Tamil, teeks billet. Just returned from England, ineligible for the army. Apply Box No. 830.567 words
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Advertisement563 1916-05-01 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: WINCHESTER HOUSE, Singapore, Are now in a position to manufacture Electro- Magnetic Separators For Tin-Wolfram and other magnetic ores. In addition to magnetite, which is highly magnetic, this machine will pick up Ilmenite, Wolfram, and Monazite, or, in fact, most of the563 words
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1042 1916-05-01 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAY 1. NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. We are indebted to a friend for copies of the reports issued by the committee of the National Heliet Fund, popularly known as the Mm of Wales Fund. The first of these records proceedings up to March 81,1915, and the second1,042 words
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Article14 1916-05-01 8 kocne's Bath Journal, a weekly, after a lifu of 174 years, has ceased publication.14 words
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Article15 1916-05-01 8 Between November, 1913, and November, 1914, deposits in savings banks increased by £875,055 to £72,217,955.15 words
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Article23 1916-05-01 8 Kit vi n thousand teachers arc scrrinp and 8,000 are Attested, or 46 per cent, of the men teachers in England and Wales.23 words
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Article17 1916-05-01 8 The TaeK'ichu Rundschau fears that another winter campaign is possible. Russia is already making efforts for it.17 words
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Article24 1916-05-01 8 An Kxchange telegram from Amsterdam I says that a woman fired two revolver shots at Uerr Liebknecht in a Berlin street but missed him.24 words
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Article16 1916-05-01 8 The Dutch Lloyd and 'Nethcrland steam ship companies have railed their freights by 20 per cent.16 words
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Article22 1916-05-01 8 The Band of Hope will meet, as usual, in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, on Wednesday, May 3 at 4.30 p.m. All are welcome.22 words
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Article32 1916-05-01 8 The preliminary enquiry in tbe case of the five Chinese in connection with the murder of Mr. Lautour at Sepanc Koad will be heard to-day. Inspector McCarthy has the case in hand.32 words
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Article43 1916-05-01 8 I ndor the auspices of the V.M.C A. Literary and Social I'nion an important lectare on Hearing and Sound, with experiments and illustrations, will be delivered by Dr. .1. M. Handy, today, at 8.45 p.m. Dr. Serle will preside Ladies arc also welcome.43 words
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Article49 1916-05-01 8 Russians subjects in Malaya arc being notified that reservists of the first class (1916 to 1908, inclusive) and of the second class 1916 to 1908. inclusive) are called upon to at once return to Russia and to join the colours. Menonites are also included, to join the sanitary service49 words
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Article57 1916-05-01 8 The body of Mr. C. L. Maxwell, of Jardine Matheson and Co., was found on April 16 in a galley in a suburb of Hongkong. A revolver lay at Land and death was caused by a bullet wound in the head. It is believed that Mr. Maxwell was suffering from57 words
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Article53 1916-05-01 8 At the sale held at L. A. Chitty's saleroom on Friday, the rubber plantation at Ayer Molek and Bukit Lintang, and also the brick-built bungalow at Bating Tiya were both bought by Mr. Chan Kang Swee for £51,000 and 15,200, respectively. The property was comprised in tbe estate of Tan53 words
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Article45 1916-05-01 8 The newly-erected building of tbc Methodist Girls' School, Kuala Lumpur, replacing that which was destroyed by fire some eighteen montha ago, was opened under the happiest circumstances on Friday afternoon. The Selangor .State Hand was in attendance, opening the proceeding with a selection of music.45 words
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Article65 1916-05-01 8 Owing to the interruption of certain cables, the Eastern Extention Telegraph Co. announce that traffic to and from Europe and South Africa will be subject to delay during the next few days. The Atlantic Cable Companies notify that traffic over their lines id subject to delay and that deferred telegrams65 words
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Article80 1916-05-01 8 A Gazette extraordinary issued on Saturday contains a proclamation consolidating and re-issuing with amendments and additions the prohibitions of various articles for export under the Arms and Explosives Ordinance; it also contains a proclamation of the pruliibi tioo of entry of certain goods into the I'nited Kingdom and tbe placing80 words
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Article151 1916-05-01 8 Some ot the home papers yet bold of extraordinary stories of China. Tbe evening papers of March 23 made a feature of a (■ensatioDal message from Petrograd telling of news received from L'rumsti, in tbe Province of Sin-kiang" of a plot batched by officers in tbe province of Yunnan to151 words
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Article214 1916-05-01 8 The surrender of General Townshcnd is a nasty blow, tt will not. of course, greatly alfect tbe conduct of the Mesopotamian campaign. Nor is tlie mere loss of 9,000 men a serious military calamity. But tbe event may be magnified by the enemy into a success of first class importance214 words
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Article210 1916-05-01 8 Talkiuy of the Mesopotamian umuiaua»( iiiuot, by the way, there is a ft liny in some quarters that it and whatever other mistakes have been made should be investigated only after the war is over. We do not agree. If the purpose of such investigations is to inflict penalties, they210 words
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Article354 1916-05-01 8 Mr D. D Mackie. Jr., left for home by the Fushimi Maru, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. .1. Lambournc, superintendent of Government Plantations, of C'astleton Estate. Teluk Anson. has left for home. Mr. N. R. Crum-Ewing. who is a lieutenant in the '-Mrd Royal Fusiliers, h as now354 words
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50 1916-05-01 8 The hon. treasurer, Mr. H. B. Ward, of Evatt and Co.. French liank Buildings, Singapore, acknowledges with many thank* the following contributions to the above tn in) Amount previously acknowledged HJKD Mrs. Tan Chay Van 100 The I'nion Trading Company 25 Total to date HAM50 words
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Article221 1916-05-01 8 Copra or Oil A very interesting little pamphlet is M sale at Messrs. John Little and Co.'s. Its title is the same as oar headline and the author, who signs himself Klapa not only aims at proving, bat does we think succeed in proving that it would pay better to221 words
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Article316 1916-05-01 8 Singapore women are viry ea^cr to do something that will provo tin ir deep sympathy with victims of the war. A movement has already been started, as announced in our issue of April 19, for collecting women's personal economy savings" monthly with a view to316 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement146 1916-05-01 8 JUST ARRIVED A small shipment o f THE FAMOUS "BULL DURHAM" SMOKING TOBACCO. Price 20 cents per bag including packet of high-class cigarette papers. ON SALE AT A. P. Noor Mahomed, No. 1 -a, d'Almeida Street, M Sultan, 8, Prince Street. Vitafer IrVV^t^stotaH ionic Fo«sd£| for brain-fag, dyspepsia, anaemia, and146 words
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Advertisement191 1916-05-01 8 TO-NIGHT; TO-NIGHT II ATTHI ALHAMBJLA Beach Road, The House of Quality— The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre In Singapore. Manager. M H. Konyon Slade. Did you nee Edwin Arden in Simon the •loHver No, then came and tee him in Baiboa HutarpieM: THE BELOVED VAGABOND In 4 parts.191 words
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Article2688 1916-05-01 9 BATTLE OF VERDDN. Ended in Great French Victory. SAD NEWS FROM KUT. Starving British Garrison Surrenders. TtLX.KAM*. London. April 2«, 2.10 p.m. I'an- •mi oliiciil i There is every reason t<> believe that the battle of Verdun has ended and that the Kaiser's only anxiety henceforth is to2,688 words
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Article327 1916-05-01 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams: Paris, April 28, 6.50 p.m. Yesterday, we broke two attempted attacks on tbe fronts of Haudromont and Douaumont. To-day, there was no important event. We brought do v. n foor German aero- i planes. A French327 words
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Article77 1916-05-01 9 Riutkk's Tklkobam London. April 29, 2.30 p.m. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Cos. report on the silver market states that, despite the establishment of a record price since November 1906, the market is still strong and even higher figures are possible owing to the exhaustion of stocks and77 words
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Article84 1916-05-01 9 THE MARKET QUIET AND PRICES I LOWER. i From Our Own Correspondent. London. April 28. t The rubber market is quiet and the prices t quoted are somewhat lower t Fine sheet 8/- to 8,1 v Crepe 8/- 8/1 Hard Para 2/9 3/11 The last report was as84 words
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Article33 1916-05-01 9 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 1. Killed in action. 2nd Lieut C. G. Oliver, 3rd Devons, formerly of Braemar estate, Kajang. Both his legs were shot off.33 words
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Article163 1916-05-01 9 The following letter from a British Artillery Officer is of interest, if only for the optimism which it shows. It is dated from France, March 26 The Verdun push was evidently meant to be decisive. I was surprised, as I did not see how a strategical victory163 words
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Article106 1916-05-01 9 Friends of Mr. Walter E. Lott, who wag for about eighteen years in the l-.M.S. Government service, being connected with the Lands Office in Kuala Lumpur, Kajang and elsewhere, will be sorry to hear that he died at Kuala Jenang, Kemaman, Ust Wednesday, the cause of death being dysentery. Since106 words
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Article846 1916-05-01 9 MORE GINGER. From Our Special Correspondent. London, March M. You will have gathered from some of my previous letters that tbo lot of the Coalition (•overnmont, like that of the policeman, is not a happy one. When the political talents of the nation were pooled, and the846 words
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Article1648 1916-05-01 10 found f ill of seditions literature, advocating t m til' plainest language both revolution t and murder. That is the case," said the t At* i oey General, "of this inooonnt Knglish v laly who, we are told, has been treated in i thm abominable way." Exit the squires daughter,"1,648 words
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Article421 1916-05-01 10 Reply to Addresses of Welcome In Colombo. Sir John Anderson, the new Governor of Ceylon, arrived at Colombo, •"n April 15, by the Karmala, wticli had au uneventual voyage. He was given a most cordial reception. His reputation in the Straits Settlements, says a Colombo message, tncnurayi-s421 words
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Article102 1916-05-01 10 Tin- following subscriptions to Kuropoan War Fund, for the joint benefit of the British Ked Cross Society and the order of St. John of Jerusalem in England are announced Previously acknowledged S5 905.9.1 Hank interest Ml IV r Mr. .I.C. Mirks, Sea View Hotel, Mil C102 words
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Article44 1916-05-01 10 Dr. JameH L. Strachan-Davidson, Master of NU College. Oxford, died on March 21. He had be«n conuxcttxi with the college for more than half a century and succeeded to the mastership in 1907. H« bad written I many woika on Rowan law and history.44 words
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Article2464 1916-05-01 10 KANGANI RECRUITING LICENCES QUESTION. Discussion at P.A.M. Meeting. At the annual meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya, held in Kuala Lumpur on April 26, Mr. J. R. O. Aldworth, the controller of labour, gave an address on labour topics, says the Malay Mail. He said During my2,464 words
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Article1079 1916-05-01 10 The annual report of the P.A.M. dealing with tbe question of labour, after describing the system of recruiting, etc., says Tbe volume of immigration from India, which was checked in 1914, increased ap preciably daring 1915, and that it has not again reached normal dimensions is largely1,079 words
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Article106 1916-05-01 10 Owing to the increase of membership the Chinese. Swimming Club has removed its Club House to BarbingtoD, No 499, Teluk Kurau. A fairly large crowd of interested jm <-ta tors assembled on the C.lt.C. ground, at Ptnang, on Friday afternoon, to w#MM I friendly game of tennis between106 words
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Article60 1916-05-01 10 Following are the ties fixed tor to day Ch AMi'ii'N-iiii- Sixci.K-. Final. Mrs. Saunders v. Mrs. Ferguson. Mm DMHJ I a. —Final. Mrs. Kemp anl Mr. I' poult owe 1 v. Mrs. Owen and Mr. Edwards lie. "i. The prizes will bo presented .UUi tlio play. The Club60 words
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159 1916-05-01 10 A ii solution of thanks, propose I by Sir Robert Hudson, und passed ii; cor.inntu <>f the licil Cross Fund, reminds us of a most valuable j^ift to the II 1 Ofeaai Societies which pail no ackmr.vle.lgui> nt in the list. Sir John Wolfe-Harry aad tinTnU'Umill159 words
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Article142 1916-05-01 10 We have been favoured with a programme of the HiaspoiU '.<> b- In id at MM un Friday and Saturday. May 12 ami 1:1, in honour of 'lie occasion ut tho investiture of HiaHigha MthattaUan I Jokon with the insignia of the Grand CfOH of tin M'>.tt142 words
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Article105 1916-05-01 10 Although uiunt of tin; din Singapore Iml > 1 iiurlienivs on Satuid.iy < vuuing the new Cirque secured a will Ailed t<:nt and nlioiilil haw very neason here. Their programme is most mcellent, the viri >us turns bninjj far il> '\f tinaverage for this class of lOtcrUiuunu:.105 words
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Article954 1916-05-01 11 Increased Cost Necessitates Rise In Prices. The annual general meeting of Messrs. Fraaor and Neave, Ltd., was held at the offioHS of the company, Collyer Quay, on Krulay. Mr. W. M. Macgregor presided, other* priwc lit being Messrs. Hood BegK, J Oenuiston. H R. Lewtllyn, W.954 words
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Article156 1916-05-01 11 I. M.S. War Loan. It i iimlerntooH that Tnwkays Loke Chow Kit ami \untt Siv Chai have contributed •200 U ami tic ihki r>-cp<ctivtl;,tuUi«iK.M.S War Loan. The l'lnn<«« Advisory Board m autliDMsi il to Ktatf that aprlications for bonds mrlu.t. tlie (.>lluwidk- TowkavK I. I' Chient WjEM ami Tan See156 words
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Article39 1916-05-01 11 [The Straits Time* is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.,39 words
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Article123 1916-05-01 11 To tin- Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir.— Now the question of the nationality of the directors of Messrs. Katz Bros., Ltd., is beiug discussed, it may not be out of place to call attention to a firm trading here, who are undoubtedly an enemy firm— l refer123 words
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Article386 1916-05-01 11 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be 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.386 words
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Article154 1916-05-01 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, May 5 Monday, May 1. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. Off and N.C.O'a. S.K E (V.) S.V.K. Veterans Co. Chinese Co. ■I.HO p.m. Balestif r Range Malay Co. 5.15 put. Dtill Hall S.V.C. Band Tuesday, May 2. Ul154 words
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Article65 1916-05-01 11 1 The Salvage Association in a wire from Malta of March 25, steamer Nellore, state* tliat the oarijo remaining, about 1,000 packages nential (-aryo, has been landed. On lighter*, amongst other merchandise, abom 100 baU'K Manila li-uip and 60 caiies rubber 'Sold by auction :-Su»;ar bagx empty 960 A tapioca65 words
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Advertisement68 1916-05-01 11 PIBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latent aUvertiHciuenta of tbe day appear on page 7. The Albambra to night ia offering an all picture programme of more than usual t xcellence. Tbe star picture is a Charlie Chaplin two part him, His NVw Job, whioh in Mtid to be even better than Chaplin's68 words
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Advertisement448 1916-05-01 11 I i* *™n "~v> t vp~ •Wywßw^slffifiiifffg hst Out I The New Zono Records 1 for April, comprising nine- I j§ teen (iouble-sidtd numbers 3 j== Those givrn below are just a j= fey/ puked iii<Jiiciim:natcly from I BLACK DIAMONDS BAKD I 11 .ui.lrytul-i.Vli I ill M M.. FOSTEK RICHARDSON448 words
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Advertisement177 1916-05-01 11 18 THE 1 guarantee: i of tbe Absolute Purity of oar Bottling* of BURTON PILBENER AND GUINNfcSS'S STOUT W. A. ROSS BROTHER, LTD. Bottling Specialists, LMDOR, LIVERPOOL. BELFAST Md LEITB. 68 PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE STAMFORD HOUSE Bras Basah Road. QBNTRALLV SITUATBD Alwajß cool and exposed to sea bieeze Furnished Apartments177 words
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Advertisement246 1916-05-01 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bra* Banh Road, Smgtpore, 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. 8- 12— 7- 12 ADELPHI HOTEL BILLIARD ORNAMENT The final of the $100 Adelphi Cup will246 words
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Article772 1916-05-01 12 British Captain's Claim For Salvage. A dramatic story ol the sea was told in tli>' A.liuiralty Court on Much 20 before Sir Saiiru 1 Kvans. lM witii tli. recapturo by 11. M.5. Yarmouth of a vessel which had been sii/ril by th' Kmden wl.oh prize crew772 words
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Article314 1916-05-01 12 t Aerial Torpedoes by Day From Height of IS.OOO Feet. Mi. T. It Macro, dim, President cf the Aeronaut io;il laaMf rf Ann ric.i, in a striking letter to tin- V Wk Sim, cays Wiibur Wright, the. doyen of practical aerodynamics, once sa^d, with that rare innight,314 words
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Article787 1916-05-01 12 War Makes Revolution in Criminal Procedure. It should remain for ever a wonderful testimony to the English character, writes a correspondent iv The Times, that in the middle of a European war the Legislature ias made a revolution in criminal procedure. There are critios who deprecated787 words
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Article259 1916-05-01 12 The Influence of North-Western Storms. Mr. M. F. Visscr, President of the Amsterdam branch of the Dutch Agricultural Society, discussing in the course of a recent lecture the hydrographical position of North Holland in connection with the recent floods, stated that these floods had been caused by259 words
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Article698 1916-05-01 12 Lloyd's Reflect International Outlook. Many inquiries are now being received at Lloyd's for insurances to pay a total loss in the evont of peace being declared before a certain date. The interested parties are invariably large firms who bold war contracts, and who have to give orders for698 words
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Article376 1916-05-01 12 Strong Committee of Owners Appointed. A committee has been appointed by the Chamber of Shipping, acting in cooperation with tbe Liverpool Steamship Owners' Association, with power of co-option, to consider trade policy after the war. Tbe committee is composed of the following Mr. W. H. Kaeburn, president of376 words
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Article847 1916-05-01 12 Story of the Passing of The Knut. In the early days of the war, when the War Office was obligingly doling ont autbo rity to tbe young men of Great Britain to assume the magic title of second lieutenant, it naturally followed that the knut of civilian life847 words
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Article238 1916-05-01 12 No More Sales Allowed to Foreign Owners. Tbe Minifiter for Agriculture, Industry and Commerce at tbe Hague lias sent in bis memorandum of reply regarding tbe bill to ensure tbe maintenance of a sufficient number of merchant sLipsfor tbe Netherlands by preventing sales abroad. Tbe Minister atatfs238 words
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Advertisement192 1916-05-01 12 GRIFFINS LATEXOMETER INDISPENSABLE TO RUBBER ESTATES. Owing to the very large demand, orders should be placed without delay. So'e Agents for F.M.S. and S.S. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incori'okatkd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. LATEST ARRIVAL SIX MILES OF ENGLISH TILES BLITA6LB FOR KITCHENS. BATHROOMS AND SHOP FRONTS. Different192 words
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Article1123 1916-05-01 13 Wait and See." THE TRUTH ABOUT A FAMOUS PHRASE. When Mr Asquith First Used It. Mr. Spencer Lei«h Hughes, M.P., writes It is probable that no phrase ever coined in the mint of politics has been more widely circulated than the phrase Wait and see." And yet, though Mr. Asquith1,123 words
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Advertisement151 1916-05-01 13 J. L CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVB Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of all Classes. LATENT NOVELTIES IN Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE NSW ADDRESS i No*. 17 18, STAMFORD ROAD (opposite Hotel van Wllk). I Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex Cups Mosquito Netting Momi Cases Barbed Wire151 words
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Advertisement405 1916-05-01 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /0^ D J3j^V and to THE MUNICIPALITY (if^^^i THE GOVERNMENT of v^^y of SINGAPORE X*£ho|?/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole405 words
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Advertisement553 1916-05-01 14 m W*] Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISJ7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incohpobatkd Straits Settlbmbnts) HEAD OFFICE. W.n.h..t.. Hou... Singapore LONDON OWOE. 32. Old -wry. E.O. The Company has CaO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of553 words
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Advertisement393 1916-05-01 14 INSURAHCE."~" BUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON (INJOBPOBATKD IN ENaLAND). Subscribed Oapital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 40,2(0,000 Annual Income .41,100,000 Tbo undersigned, Agents tor the above Oomuany, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short poriodn of ton days as longer periods at current rates to be named on393 words
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Advertisement500 1916-05-01 14 BANKING. 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Imcobporatsd in Honokono). PAID-UP CAPITAL M 1)6,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600.000 at I/- $16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 OOURT OP DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Q. T. M. Edkins, Esq. I Hon.500 words
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Advertisement513 1916-05-01 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot 430 each 41.800,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS ft? Bank England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,513 words
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Advertisement682 1916-05-01 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incorforatbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, ASSETS exceed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Policy-holder* at last Valuntlon 91,116.678. LOWEST Apply (or Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES SINGAPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPBERSON, Secretary for682 words
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Article972 1916-05-01 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Penang to Kuala Lumpur by Road. A correspondent sends the following article to thu Malay Mail Taking a car to Penang by the mail train does not guarantee transport by ferry steamer that evening. This depends on the state of the972 words
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Article182 1916-05-01 15 At the Tribunal for the City of London, tbe I uiou Castlo Line asked for three months' postponement for a barber. It was stated that the company had found it impossible to tiii'l another man. Major L. de KothxctiiM (Military Representative l Passengers are quite able182 words
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Advertisement248 1916-05-01 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the Br.tish War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L( ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. Thix i «iiti little book248 words
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Advertisement95 1916-05-01 15 JS 1 W'i HAVE YOU CONSIDERED that the speed and comfort with which the wounded are transported by road are due to DUNLOPS, the tyres that made motoring possible. The Dunlop Company produced the first practical pneumatic tyre, and in spite of a great a d increa-ing output it has95 words
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Advertisement573 1916-05-01 16 W(i <f SAFETY TREAD^*^ se| tyres They convert every ounce of > Engine Power into speed. PThey transform treacherous surfaces into safe ones. They repay every dollar of cost in miles of service. The Climax of type security. The Limit of tyre durability. SITUATIONS VACANT. lA.MBIES WANTED for Hote!. Inquire573 words
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Advertisement517 1916-05-01 16 I MISCELLANEOUS. TENL.EES WANTED for repairs to Wharf at Pulau Brani. Apply at Manager's Office, for particulars, ulau Brani Smelting Works. 27-4— B 5 WANTED TO BUY. six new or secondhand Europe ninde rubber macbitc- Rollers to be 18" x If or more, suitable for rubber manufactory. Oood price for517 words
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Advertisement659 1916-05-01 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LET. Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 16 I— v TO LET, No. 7*B, Institution Hill, ▲ppiy to Lee Oaeag Van k Co., 10, Malacca Street 3-6— a FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. Belinda and Juanita, to let furnished. Apply No.659 words
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Advertisement674 1916-05-01 16 KIAM KIAT CO. Nos. 108 and 109, Market Street. j i Just Received A Big Shipment of HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTS PRICES REASONABLE. KUALA LUMPUR RUBBER AUCTIONS. Sales will be held fortnightly on Thursdays Consignments suould resell us two days prior to oach sale to facilitate lotting and cataloguing. Charges 1674 words
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Advertisement342 1916-05-01 16 ALWAYS AT THE TOP bKCAL'SB OF DDK ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES GUAN KIAT CO., SUPPLIERS MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. RAIN GAUGES We sell a lot of it. Ccme before it is all sold out. Sole Agents for the GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The ideal fluid for cleaning and preserving Btoam boilers. TIN342 words
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Advertisement486 1916-05-01 16 NOTICE. Bow to solve servants difficulties such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs gardeners, clerks, conductors, shortband typists, book-keepers, etc. Charges moderate Also sbortnami (Pitman s and typewriting are taught by an experienced teajher. For parti culars. apply to the straits Employment Agency. Agents Patal Co 9. Selegle hoad, Singapore. h486 words
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Miscellaneous369 1916-05-01 16 Straits "(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office -ft. Job Printing Department 348 All communications relating to editorial luattirs and news .should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All conimnnications relating to busineBE matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addreHRed to THE MANAOEH. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane ou^ wants369 words
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