The Straits Times, 4 May 1916
1916-05-04
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Title Section13 1916-05-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,098 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MAY 4. 1916. PRJCE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement166 1916-05-04 1 MILK A FEW GOOD THINGS gg^ LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS n cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment U^f^l^M is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE, a tin makes six plates of the \j i r i||tl best Soup you ever166 words
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Advertisement343 1916-05-04 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR New Hudson Motor Cycles 1916 MODELS Enduring satisfaction i« only derived from the Motor Cycle which is produced in a factory where expert knowie iyrn. th .vighness. and perftat or^anisition prevail. Comfort, convenience, and estful enjoyment of motor cy cling depend upon the skill of343 words
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Advertisement11 1916-05-04 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER ij BEER. j AO»M80«. GILFILLAN J A go ire.11 words
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Article949 1916-05-04 2 BY THE COMMANDER OF AN ENEMY SUBMARINE. Capture of a British Ship. I Tbe following grandiloquent account of the capture of a British steamer by a German submarine is contributed to tbe Berlin Lokalanzeiger by Lieut-Commander Baron Guntber Georg von Forstner: Tbe afternoon was mild and sonny.949 words
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Article85 1916-05-04 2 A London telegram of April 16, saya Sevt-Dty per cent, premiums are being ac opted at Lloyd's on peace being drclan >1 before the end of the current year, while 40 1«t cent, is accepted on peace uot being con eluded till Jane, 1917. This may85 words
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Article22 1916-05-04 2 So many people at home are moving this quarter that furniture removal firm* are unable to cope with the rush of orders.22 words
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Advertisement312 1916-05-04 2 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE? DEVOE'S two br»)idB. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTS— OILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE: BRANCH. J. L. CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVE Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of all Classes. LATENT NOVELTIES IN Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE312 words
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Advertisement376 1916-05-04 2 KINDS OF RHEUMATISM. In popular language the word rheumatism is a term wbiob covers a multitude of U!h, of which pain is tbe chief symptom. Articular rbeumatium, inflammatory rheumatism, and rheumatic fever are all names for the same disease. Muscular rln umatism affects tbe muscles and does not spread from376 words
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Advertisement934 1916-05-04 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RACE MEETING (Under B.R.A. RuUi of haeing). WILL BB IIKLI) ON Tuesday May 1 B.Thursday, May 1 8. ■nd Saturday, May 20, 1918. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. Tuesday, May 16,1 SI 6. 1. TBE OPENING STAKES 2.45 pm. Value tCOU and 150 to t. ft Second934 words
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Advertisement726 1916-05-04 2 tha hour for Sop ohing 8 p.m. on tho DAY BEFORE tha Rao*. Owners ot Oriffius aru entitled to enter fot either of the following nn of Races Fkm Serict No 1 1 First D»y— Race No. 4. Second Day—Race No. 1. B«riei No, First Day— Tlace No. 7. Second726 words
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Article1024 1916-05-04 3 SOUTH AFRICANS SPLENDID IN ACTION. New Zealanders' Praise. W. T. Maaaey writes from Egypt on March 18 All is going well in Western Egypt. There has been another meeting between our troops and tbe Arabs since January 23, but tbe fight of that date near Bir Tunis1,024 words
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Article70 1916-05-04 3 Tbe question of dealing with the adulteration of food and driiKs in India is now before the Government of India. The main question ban hitherto be* v whether the legislation to be introduced should be imperial or provin vial, the dilli rin|! conditions obtaining id the various provinctx pointing to70 words
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Advertisement250 1916-05-04 3 French Roofing Tiles, Asbestos Tiles, Carbolineum, Wire Nails, Bleaching Powder, Acetic Acid, Methylated and Rectified Spirits, Coal-tar, Corrugated Iron, Zinc Buckets, Changkols, etc S. J. JUDAH CO. Til. 1363 39, ROBINSON ROAD. 24-4—285 GIARD AGAINST DISEASE Use Disinfectants and Germicides. The use of Disinfectants and Germicides will reduce the danger250 words
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Advertisement193 1916-05-04 3 THICK- LOVELY HAIR i Because Free from Dandruff, Itching and Irritation May be brought about by shampoos with Cuticura Soap preceded by touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots of dandruff, itching and irritation. A clean, healthy scalp means good hair. Try them. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. book.193 words
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Advertisement619 1916-05-04 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporatbd in Japan) (Osaka Mareantll* ttumthlp Co Us), KOBE— BOMBAY LINE. I'he Company maintains a regular oargo servioe with six Bteambrs callirg at Moji. Yokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage oalling at Tuticorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC619 words
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Advertisement621 1916-05-04 3 NOTICE. The Manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, begs to announce that on and aft< r Monday, May 8, the business of the Bank will bo transacted in tho new premises in Raffles Square. 85—18-5 FRASER AND NEAVE. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that Conpoo Serial621 words
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Advertisement792 1916-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AMD •Apcar Line. (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BAIUK3S (Under Contract wltb His Majesty's Qoverniaenti, For Ohinat, Japan, Panang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Sinfftporo on or about MAIL LINES HuaBWAKD792 words
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Advertisement302 1916-05-04 4 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. S. CO.. LTD.. ft (Incorporated in Esolvnd) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. fIscORPORMBD IN ENGLAND) BBTWEBN Framantle Perth North Weet Australian Porte, Java and Singapore. R^gu'ar sailing between Singapore and Wes-rori Australia oailing Java (as in duce-.u.jjS offorg), Darby, King's Sonnd (Port302 words
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Advertisement798 1916-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINfiS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgann, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsnen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure aua. BORIBAT May 4, 6 a.m. ■a. PARaCHATI POK May 8 1 0, 3 p.m. aa.798 words
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Advertisement441 1916-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporate in Enoland) Tbe Companies' steamers are despatch d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards (or London, Amsterdam and Antwerp (.very fortnight; for Gonoa, Marseilles and Liverpool441 words
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Advertisement527 1916-05-04 4 BTEAMEK SAILING N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00.. LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN UK. A service if* tniintaincd brtwtcn Yokohama, via porti, to Mtrncill* t and London under mail c mtrast with th« Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Rorow Steamers maintaining this v rvico have been Rpecially designed and527 words
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Article109 1916-05-04 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, May 4. High W»tor ".I p.™. 1' •< n.in v. wmtmmmy, V.M.C.A., 8.10 p.m F iday, May 5 MigbWat.r n ih pm. 11/2 p.m. Lnt;i"lative Council. 2.50 p ro. liomnward mail closes (rain.) Saturday, May 6. lieh W»tm. t.16 p m. Race Kntriex cloio. Opening109 words
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Article270 1916-05-04 5 TODAT. BeDukalin. Laboean Bilik, Tandjonj Halt i an. l Me<lan Singkel 2.80 pm K. NiMM> I'ekan, Keiiiaiii.ni, K. Dungun and Trengganu Hont; Ha KM pm Port Dickson and Port Swottenham Sappho 2.30 pm Bangkok MMM 2 K0 pm Kobe (ircna 2.80 pm Hilliton, Sourabaya and Sin^arailja B.270 words
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Article362 1916-05-04 5 The mail trainn from Singapore tor th< north li no Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. ami 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.1H p.m. and 6.45 am. respectively. Thi through express to Penang leaves Kuala Luirrrr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penan*; at Ml362 words
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Article217 1916-05-04 5 Outward j 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 Per217 words
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Article226 1916-05-04 5 The kite nuisance in with us, laments the BaDgkok Times. A few evenings ago a kite broke the electric light wires in I'nakarn road, and a lot of people were unablo to get light until the lines woio repairid. The other day m largo kitu fell on226 words
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Article58 1916-05-04 5 The death is annouDced of Captain John I). Sarchet. of I.eith. OaftMl Sarcliet was for about thirty yearn a Hhipmaster in the mf .l yimnt of the Ben Line, and wa9 in command of the steamer Benmohr when she was Hick by the MM Captain Sarchet. who was a native58 words
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Article186 1916-05-04 5 EXCHANOE. Simoapoh, May 4, ISI6. UkLohio> Bank 4 m/s j i,< Dm Mid 2/H Private 8 m/i M 2,4}, On Franc k Bank T. T. 82S On India Bank T. T. 174 j On HoNOßone...Bank d/d 2| Oh Shanobai ...Bank d/d 72 Oh Java Bank T. T.186 words
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Advertisement278 1916-05-04 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be < btained at the following places in Singapore: Kel.y and Wa'sb. Ltd Raffle i> Place. Money Cbargtr, Hotel de I'Europe. Mom y 1 hanger, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. M >oey Cfjang' r, Ram Hotel. Kol. A Co., BrM Basah Usad. Kworq 8i278 words
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Advertisement549 1916-05-04 5 w. d. h. o. I y WILLIS' vi\\( y^-j\\ M IXTU RE %VJ CIGARETTES IVIRGINIA) LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LOST. Brown Retriever Dog. Blanche House. Mount El'zibfth. 4 6— B-t WANTED, SHORTHAND TYPIST" Apply Z.y.N e/o Straits Time*. 4 5—6 5 BACHELOR, p»rt time in Singapore, 'fqii'ps room (furnished) with private (»m>ly549 words
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Advertisement327 1916-05-04 5 CREOSOLUME AND CREOSOTE OIL Antiseptic fop Wood and Preventive against Insects. Just iry once to paint and saturate wood with a little Creosolume and you will see how durable the wood becomes. HIGH STREET. Tit. 819. 17-2-H— l6 2 THE NEW CIRQUE A SPLENDID CIRCUS AND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Pr«Miital by327 words
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1056 1916-05-04 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MAY 4, EXIT SINN FEIN. The Irish rising is at an end. It has been short lived and inglorious— a pitiable exhibition of tbe manner in which Germany befools all who place faith in her pledges. It is suspected that German influence was a powerful predisposing1,056 words
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Article33 1916-05-04 6 Officers and N.C.O.'s of the Veterans Co., S.V.C should take note that tbe place of parade to morrow, Friday, is at the Drill Hall and not at Tauglin barracks as origiual ly notified.33 words
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Article36 1916-05-04 6 March plantation ribbet import* into Britain amounted to 4,066 tons and deliveries to 4.W tons. Tbe total stocks of Para and Plantation Rubber on April 14 amounted to 6, 975 tons against 8,046 tons last year.36 words
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Article50 1916-05-04 6 For being in possession of 30 Uhiis of best quality chandu dross, wtien tbe Ordinance only allows a stock at one time of tire tahilx, Leo Lwee Kee, of 12-2, Beach Lane, was tiuod by the second police court magistrate, ll.'.ii. with tbe alternative of two months' r-goroiis in I'usonmunt.50 words
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Article14 1916-05-04 6 Tbe output for tbe Titi Tin Company for April amounted to piculs 231.40 (tribute).14 words
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Article17 1916-05-04 6 Penang papers contradict a rumour that the George Town Dispensary and the Dispensary were going to amalgamate.17 words
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Article26 1916-05-04 6 Messrs. Morgan's Agency, Kuala Lumpur announce that their sales of rubber will in future be held once a week, >n Thursdays, instead of fortnightly as hitherto.26 words
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Article54 1916-05-04 6 The Commercial Wireless Station, Singapore, is open from 6 a.tu. to midnight on week days. On Sundays it is open from H a.m. to 10 a.m., from 2.30 p.m. to 4.80 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. till further notice. The Wireless Station, Penang, is open continuously day54 words
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Article63 1916-05-04 6 Tbe manager of Chop Ban Kong and Co., of 26, Synagogue Street, was charged in the first magistrate's court yesterday afternoon, at the instance of the Postmaster Goneral with failing to notify tbe officer in charge at tbe Post Office, of the alteration in tho hour of sailing of the63 words
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Article83 1916-05-04 6 The Wuchang correspondent of the N. C. Daily News writes on April I:—L ast night the first train ran through to Sienlin from here, a distance of some 60 English miles, in the direction of Vocbow and Changsha. This is quicker than anything we dared to hope a few years83 words
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Article69 1916-05-04 6 Word has bptn received in Shanghai that Mr. William Katz, tho Shanghai merchant, whose arrest was rccr-ntly in our columns yesterday, has been released by the British authorities at Hongkong. Mr. Katz is an American, and was detained by the Hongkong authorities on some unknown charge wbil* on his way69 words
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Article87 1916-05-04 6 A collision took place in Penaag harbour at 6.45 p.m. on Monday, between tbe Anjou, the charterers of which are tbe Eastern Shipping Co., and the Gula, belonging to the Gula Kalampong Rubber KsUtes, Ltd. The Gula was at anchor not far from the X.M.S. railway pier. Tbe Straits Echo87 words
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Article105 1916-05-04 6 Superintendent T. Leonard, in oliarge of the Singapore Harbour Board Police, in the second police court this morning, brought up several Chiutst- for wharf thefts. LeeChoong Wan<;, for the theft of six pairs of socku, two towels and a rubber ball, was secte-Dced to ten days' rigorous imprisonment. Lee Chw.105 words
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Article132 1916-05-04 6 Mr. Churchill apparently is not without bis supporters, for what they are worth. Tbe latest issue of the Naval and Military Record, which arrived by mail yesterday, says There is ground to believe that Colonel Winston Churchill has no intention of leaving the field to Mr. Balfour. He has gone132 words
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Article129 1916-05-04 6 In tho third police court, this morning, Goodoomeab, V 3, Dunmun Street, head tamby at tbe Singapore Cricket Club, who was arrested on a warrant by Detective Lancaster, last night, was charged on three specific charges of criminal breach of trust as a servant, of $10, $10 and $20, mouiis129 words
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Article107 1916-05-04 6 The death, announced in tho papers from home, of the widow of tbo Hon. George Pepys raises again tbe vexed question of how to pronounce the name. Is it Peps or Peeps or Peppis f Mr. Ashby Sterry, over twenty years ago, tried to settle tho question in verxe, acd107 words
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Article168 1916-05-04 6 Either 11. E. Hrigadier General Kidoat is greatly daring or the ladies of Singapore are lens touchy ou a matter generally regarded as delicate than they are elsewhere. Speak mg at tbe conclusion of the L.L T.U tourna nient yenterday be remarked upon tbe fact that the present tournament had168 words
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Article596 1916-05-04 6 Mr. A. Halo, X.M.S. Civil Service (retired) has joined tho M.il*y States Information Agency- BH, Cannon strcot, London, as deputy a»eL.. Tho Bishop of Singapore, accompanied by the Rev. J. 11. Smith, paid a visit to Alor Star on April :10, to consecrate the new Protestant cuuiotery596 words
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47 1916-05-04 6 The hon. treasurer. Mr. H. U. Ward, of Evatt aod Co., French Bank Buildings, Singapore, acknowledges with many thanks the following contributions to tbe abovo fund Amount previously acknowledged $6,180 Leo Pek Hock ;g R. Scett 6 o Total to date $6;iS547 words
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Article103 1916-05-04 6 The output from Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd for April wax 1,060 pii-uln, valued at 199,170. During tho month ,'lll,OOO cubic yards wero treated at a cost oJ $.12:21."). The Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., output 'luring April was f,79 piculs, mill picul tributes piculs HMsV Tbe output of103 words
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Article188 1916-05-04 6 A Reijiiirm M«hh for the repose of the soul of C'omU' r| 0 liuniiy, tbo lato Kunch Coiihul, was cult'bratul at tliu Cattu.inil of tbo Good Sbepht nl tins lunruiui;. Tbo cboir was draped in black, and the caUfalciuu was covered with tbo triooluur Hl4.188 words
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Advertisement100 1916-05-04 6 PERRIER THE EMPRESS OF TABLE WATERS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Agents. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT 1 New Season's READY-TO-WEAR FROCKS For the Races NOW DISPLAYED AT 'M JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. a! (Iki'ori'obatid in England. 5J When it's Motor Cars inPll i^~f* ■SAI SINGAPORE One of the most expensive tyres on the100 words
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Advertisement195 1916-05-04 6 A PROGRAMME SECOND TO NONE IN SINGAPORE AT TH« AkHAMHA Beaoh Road, The House of Quality— The Home of Feature Attractions. The Leading Th«»tra in Singapore Minau>-r M. H. Xi n\ nn-Sla<lc To-ntafht I TO-nightl WAR! WAR!! WAR!!! The Ambroslo Film Co pretenti a tpt ctular war drama THE BELLS195 words
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Article2214 1916-05-04 7 Italian Campaign. FIGHTING AVIATORS. Good Results For The Allies. MR. ASQUITH ON SERVICE. Challenge to Government Critics. Rcctu'i TnmiH London. May 2, 1.45 p.m. During April seventy-six aeroplanes, of which forty eight were German, including a nuiubc r of Fokkor*. were accounted for on the Western front. The2,214 words
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Article205 1916-05-04 7 We are indebted to tho French Consulate for tbe following telegrams I Paris, May 2, 6.45 p.m. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 63 and tbe five per cent, at francs 87 80. Y'esterday, there were artillery engage ments. We brought down, during April,205 words
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Article25 1916-05-04 7 Rkctir's iHNiK London, May 3, 12.50 p.m. The King kuiybtui Mr. Frank Benson after the Shakespeare tercentenary performance at Drury Lane this afternoon.25 words
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Article168 1916-05-04 7 Poor Demand and General Fall In Prices Mr-s.s Outline and Co. n p irt, under yesterday's date For the usual weekly auction held to-day 462 tons were catalogued. Demand at the opening was fair but in tbe afternoon there watt practically no competi tion aud the majority168 words
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Article83 1916-05-04 7 At the Eastern Produce Exchange rubbf* auction at Pcnang on Monday. 18 946 )b. were sold out of 69,67 d lb. offered, at the following prices Diamond smoked sheet from 1159 to 1 1 Plain smoked 148 Diamond unsuioked 161 Plain unsmoked 146 151 Diamond smoked mixed83 words
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Article57 1916-05-04 7 In their produce report dated yesterday Messrs Ha r low and Company state Tho copra market has been dull for the greater part of the week, but during the last two day* there baa beer a slight reaction To-dayV Talus may bu as »1U for finest buodried aad |M to57 words
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Article2344 1916-05-04 7 BRITAIN'S FIVE HUNDRED MILLION BUDGET. By Our Special Correspondent. London, April 7. The story is told of the chairman of a newspaper company in the North of England who used to meet tho shareholders and de clare that as tbe losses had been so many thousands during2,344 words
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Article125 1916-05-04 8 At the last general meeting of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, it was decided to give a lakh mi. I a half to the war funds, together with all tl» profits made by the club during the war period over and abjve that sum, sul>j-et only to the125 words
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Article247 1916-05-04 8 Sir Arthur Young;, K.C.MiI. and Lady F.velyn Young ant General l>. ii. Ridout, M (i an I Mr-. Uidout were among the .■li.-rini; ..f s[xc.utors at t!ie Ladies' Lawn Tennis Hub last evening to witness the conclusion of what has pruned to be a iuost intending tennis tournament.247 words
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Article209 1916-05-04 8 Tlt Tim I of M.iUya, of Hap s.tya: ttometliin^ iv tbi> nature of a m nnatiou in lpoli ,k:ciiiiiH U-t wnk whon seaaMi money i-licirUu' >n the town office of the tirui of the niUtl Kn^mitrH, Ltd., led to tlie police and tl.r <lmf >itlrHiuan of tin209 words
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Article915 1916-05-04 8 Official Opening of the New Works Tbe British North Borneo Herald, of April 17. has an account of the official opening of the Jesselton Ice and Power Company's new works by the officer Administering the Government, who released tbe brakes on the main switch board,915 words
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Article66 1916-05-04 8 Programme of drills, etc., lor week ending. Friday, May 5 Thi-kshav, Mat 4. 7 a.m. Balestier Range Malay Co. Fkiday, May 5. 15 p.iu. Drill Hall S.V. A. Maxim Co. Off and N.C.O's. Man and N COs. f t.raus Co H WjQ, Brax Ha -.ah Road Malay66 words
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Article63 1916-05-04 8 W« n hi it to report the death from septic t'lii uuioDic in London on M-ircli 2., 1916. of Mr. Kfllpti 9, I'rwtiton. frnxrly in tli. Mpsttl i it'll' i; Ongaeav'e' mvim Mr. l'm»iuD nu tit liooic on love on the out ■MM „t war. ami j.iiui.l It IS itttry63 words
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Article410 1916-05-04 8 Rejuvenation of the Former Line In connection with a special telegram we received from our Shanghai correspondent the following supplementary details of the trans- Pacific service, taken from the Japan Chronicle, of April 19, are of interest Service between San Francisco and tbe Far East is410 words
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Article260 1916-05-04 8 The following new books will be ready for issue to day Adair, Cecil, Tbe Mist Pool S ***** Burn. Irene, Tbe Border Line S ***** Deeping, Warwick. I'nrest S ***** Dell, Ethel M Tbe Bars of Iron S ***** Fletcher, J S., Tbe Annexation Society 3 ***** Hill,260 words
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Article158 1916-05-04 8 Straits Rubber.— l47,ooo lbs. lVoang R.E.- 141,000 lbs. Knbana.- 44.000 lbs. Tali Ayer.- 57,250 lbs. Batak Habit.- 19.000 lbs. Ba«an Serai. -26,000 lbs. Port Dicknon Laknt.— 2B.oH4 lbs. Solanyor United.— 9,2Bs lbs. Sinßapore Para.— 41.126 lbs. I'ontian Malay- 1.294 lbs. Kirn (Malacca).— l6,soo lbs total to date158 words
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Article561 1916-05-04 8 Company Reports Dividends And Notices. The London and China Express of April 4 contains tbe following information relating to the rubber share market at borne Notwithstanding the difficulties caused by blizzards, and dislocation of mails, 'phones, and wires, a good business was dene in tbe rubber share561 words
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Article315 1916-05-04 8 John Anderson, my Jo, John When we were first acijuent We little thought your riper years In Lanka would be spent. You'll find tbe Spicy Island, John, A tougbisb patch to boe, But here's the best of luck to you, John Anderson, my Jo! John Anderson, my Jo,The Times - 315 words
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Article53 1916-05-04 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. A party cf Japanese jugglers are to open a W'-ek's engagement at the Harima Hall tonight. T hey come a itb a fine reputation and are said to be quite out of tbe common. The pictures are as53 words
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Advertisement217 1916-05-04 8 RAFFLES HOTEL On Saturday, May 6. Special Dinner CINEMA SHOW AND DANCIN6 AFTER DINNER. 8 12— 7-12 ADELPHI HOTEL BILLIARD TOURNAMENT The final of the $100 Adelphi Cup will be played off on May 3, 8.30 p.m. 2711—1611 SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL MD CINEMA r pfn DINNER AIR SHOW Saturday,217 words
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Advertisement511 1916-05-04 9 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of AILTHK STICK INTHADK 4ND FITTINGS OF A CHINESE DISPENSARY, To be held at No. 240, South Bridge Road On Saturday, Maty O, 1916, »t a p.m. rita'ognM i<it<ucd. Now on view CHING KENG LEE Co Auctioneers. 8-5—3-6 AUCTION SALE Of ONE VALCAbLB IUBBKR >ND511 words
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Advertisement704 1916-05-04 9 AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FRONTING BUKIT PANJANG RAILWAY STATiON, To be held at Meesrs. Cbing Keng Lee* Co.'s Sale roc m. On Monday, Mat 8, at 3.80 r.M. All too c twenty. one pieces of freehold bailding allotment-* situate off Chua Cbn Kang Hoad, and fronting Bukit704 words
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Advertisement431 1916-05-04 9 CEILINGS M PANELS 1 autifal and adaptable to any st} Ie of Architecture and to any mi 'hod of interior tin Mi are tbe LOWER COBX CRANE EQUALLY than ordinar, Cei»in 89 and d^^AHJl^MWltojr, Artistic and adapUb.e to P ,i.ti nß Paneli. Hoh!n and Public BoildiDn*. Rooms and Buildings Cool,431 words
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Advertisement536 1916-05-04 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life J nsurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobpobated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE, W.nohestar Hou.e, Siniapora. LOHDOM O^FIGKi 32. Old Jewry, E.C. The Company han «520.000 deposited with the Supremo536 words
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Advertisement391 1916-05-04 10 INSURANCE. BUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOK. (Incorporated in England). Sabaeribed Capital 42,000.000 rotal Invests Funds 40,260,000 Annual Inoomo 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, ate prepared to accept fire and Earthquake rioks for short period* of ten days as longer periods at carrent rates to be named on391 words
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Advertisement502 1916-05-04 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). paid-up capital •i 5.000.000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- •16.000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. L. Patlenden. Ksq Chairman. 8. U. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.502 words
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Advertisement517 1916-05-04 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER I Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares ot I 430 each m 41,100,000 I Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors-.. 41.300,000 BANKBRS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd.. The London517 words
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Advertisement808 1916-05-04 10 INSURANCE. LET THE SHANGHAI LIFE SOLVE YOUR LIFE ASSURANCE PROBLEM. As long as you are alive and receiving your salary, the wife and children will be provided for. Granted. Suppose, however, you die. What then Dp you wish the wife and children dependent on your people or her's What provision808 words
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Article1030 1916-05-04 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON Cl RRENT TOPICS. Friendly Rivals. There is no body of traders bound more closely by good-fellowship than the. members of the motor industry, states the Daily Telegraph. A striking example of this was shown at the complimentary dinner given at the Savoy Hotel1,030 words
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Article50 1916-05-04 11 Tli. Daily Mail aUtes'thftt during the air raids on Scotland 24 persons were killed in one cast coast seaside resort. It appears that two bombs (ell into a church which practically collapsed upon the congregation, injuring all but two persons, in addition to killing 'i.i.^The injured persons number*! over 40.50 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1916-05-04 11 II Cent Saved is a Cent Earned He who invests wisely in a sturdy FORD earns Dollars. In the first cost— and expense of upkeep— it's the most economical car. Ask your neighbour what he thinks of his Ford— and why. WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD., SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG.95 words
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Advertisement163 1916-05-04 11 Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. n~rir~~ r t r* r xMmetntm'i «M—MranaiiMm>ißtaMiii i_j u_ihimjj«mum— i— m ARGO Roadsters. J^£., 1 r ~Mjj& 6^ The Motor Cap for the Million. The Anjo Car it the tirst to tmMnt torn coM uitii utilitji and163 words
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Advertisement553 1916-05-04 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS \HSUBMCE LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan ft Co., Ltd., |INtO«'.'KAT«I> IN EHOLAM>; IMPORT DEPARTMENT. SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACAHT. WANTED. COMPETENT SHORT H*ND TYPIVT. Apply Mm*, John Little Co., Ltd.. Office. 2tA Zl WAimUX COMPETENT SHORTHAND- j TYPIST. Must have good553 words
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Advertisement508 1916-05-04 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, two-ieater Adams uUor car, in yjod runnier order, and complete acctsMi On view at No. 32-1. Outram Road. 3 6—16-0 COCONUT SEBDUNGS FOR hALE, from weil-grown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Frank. 1. Siglap Bstate, or at Victoria Street. 21 -7— v508 words
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Advertisement757 1916-05-04 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No. x, Thomson Road. Entry May 1. Apply Meyer Brothers, 14, Collu' Qaay. 8 4 Jh TO LBT, No. 7*B, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Übcng Van Co 10, Malaooa 3treei. a TO LET, W, Cairnbill Circle. Entry May SO. Apply John G. Campbell, Solicitor,757 words
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Advertisement673 1916-05-04 12 KIAM KIAT CO. Nos. 108 and 109, Market Street. Just Received A Big Shipment of HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTS PRICBS REASONABLE. KUALA LUMPUR RUBBER AUCTIONS. Sales will be held fortnightly on Thursdays Consignments should reach as two days prior to each salo to facilitate lotting and cataloguing, Charge* 1 on prices673 words
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Advertisement285 1916-05-04 12 AHEAD AS USUAL GUAN KIAT GO., SUPPLIERS OF ENGINEERS' STORES TO THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. HAND HATCHETS 1 HE WINDB OF COMPETITION ONLY MAKE OUR TRADE 80AR THE HIGHER Sole Agents for the GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The ideal fluid lor cleaning and preserving Bteam boilers. TIN ORE BAGS RUBBER SCRAP BAGB285 words
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Advertisement481 1916-05-04 12 NOTICE. How to solve servants difficulties such as cook*, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, shorthand 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 Ie Co 9. Selegie Koad. Singapore. 8-4—7481 words
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Miscellaneous360 1916-05-04 12 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 348 All communications relating 1 to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to bosincse matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be ad drenied to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miseellano360 words
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