The Straits Times, 15 August 1916
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Title Section13 1916-08-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,185 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 15. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement128 1916-08-15 1 [MILK I LFoOpJ BEAR j BEAR BRAND BRAND M I L t\ 5W.55 m* ai| MIL/ IV i!s rt* 0^ in "S natural puriS ex ;|l TV else. ff p5 ctrl ij^^Ws o>- tropical I^SJi SOLE IMPORTERS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. y (INCOBPORATBD IN BNGLAND) SINGAPORE STOCKED BY STOCKED BY128 words
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Advertisement263 1916-08-15 1 NEW KODAK CAMERAS t At the following prices f^ Vest Pocket Kodaks jfl Price $16.25 SP^l EtSj^lJß No. 1 -a, F. P. X., R. R. Lens JP^I *39.50 J^ffj f^ No. 3, F. P. X., R. R. Lens fl V. P. KODAK No 3 a FP'K"R> R LenS fSmL^^xF with263 words
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Article1063 1916-08-15 2 The following casualties are reported: London, July 19. Wounded. -2nd Lieut. S. T. Stephens. Devons 2nd Lieut C. S. Stephenson, Yorkshire L.I 2nd Lieut. D. W. Suthery, Sea forths 2nd Lt. S E. Syken, Duke of Wellingtons 2nd Lieut. T. A. Turner, R A 2nd Lt. K Li?1,063 words
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Advertisement414 1916-08-15 2 The Straits Times FBR F.M.B HEADERS. The Mail Train postal suaTtoe enable* us to and into tbv X.M.S. oaob evening a Special Edition ol Tbe Steaits Times containing all tbe important telegrams and news received up to a late boor in thu afternoon. This editica oan be nought ia aoe414 words
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Advertisement48 1916-08-15 2 Dog's Head Guinness aE I JI »1 B B W ~/"-y "■Zi'Z- &-\A I The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food Of high medicinal value. NOT! The above DOG'S HEAD Label ia on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold Everywhere. 18 4—14 748 words
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Advertisement426 1916-08-15 2 HAVE YOU HAD MALARIA. There are certun disorders, such as malaria, that especially debilitate and mate the body an easy prey to more dangerous diseases. Ask those who have bad it regarding tbe present condition of their health, and most of them will answer Sinoe I had malaria I have426 words
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Advertisement890 1916-08-15 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN MCE MEETING (Undsr SRI Rulai Of Racing) WILL IE HELD ON Tuesday, October 17; Thursday, Ootober 19 and Saturday, October 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuaaday, Ootober 17, 1916 la*. THE VISITORS STAKES AND PURSE— 3 46 p.m. and 8.45 p m Value of tach890 words
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Advertisement831 1916-08-15 2 In all raoes the advertised Seoond prixsi will only be given whan there are not less than five Starters, the property of different owners. HOT* i— Tha attention of owners is oalled to Rule 133. whioh makes tha hour for Soratohing B p.m. on tha DAY BEFORE tha Race. Owners831 words
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Article973 1916-08-15 3 A BRILLIANT CHAPTER IN WAR HISTORY. What is Being Done in France. A British M.P. writes hi the Evening Standard One of the most brilliant chapters of the history of the war is that of the mobilisation of science in France. This war has been carried on973 words
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Advertisement383 1916-08-15 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUlt HEALTH with J* SSSENCK oo rLUio extract of RED JAMAICA l^.*'***^ Pronouno»d b> Vf.% HICHEST MEOICAt <ITTHOBITItS Ihe most l i|] i lj^lkil^ f jjwi 111 if I I WTfc 1 1 1 ■BEi "rTOHPiO LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c.383 words
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Advertisement89 1916-08-15 3 A serious steam lorry accident baa occur r«d at Demodera, Ceylon. A steam engine going to BandaraweJla with two vans, carry ing I'iO cbests of tea went down a precipice, 60 feet deep. The two brakesmen were killed iostantaneoosly. Tbe driver escaped with a dislocation ol one arm. Tbe engine89 words
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Advertisement475 1916-08-15 3 PREMATURE BALDKESS Due to Dandruff and Irritation, Prevented by Cutkura. Tbe Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heaL Daily shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional applications of Cuticura Ointment gently rubbed into the scnlp skin will do mush to promote huir-growing conditions. Sample Each Free by475 words
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Advertisement265 1916-08-15 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet -Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty265 words
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Advertisement726 1916-08-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P- O.- British India AMD A pear Line. (Companies Incorporated in Bnoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICB3. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty QovernLaenti. Ohm., Japan, Pan.ng, Gaylon, Australia. India, Ad.n, Egypt, M.dit.pi-.n..n Ports and London. steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward726 words
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Advertisement281 1916-08-15 4 COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft (INCOOPOKATID IN Enula.ND) THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incobpokatid in England) imriiH Fpamantta iP.-th North W«.t Australian Ports, Java •"<* Imgapor*. Western Australia (sailing at Java M fc. daoea,ent offer.), Derby, Kingg Sound (Port for the Kimberley 0013281 words
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Advertisement722 1916-08-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporatil in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Id- F K eU J' Trin «f arm Bisot, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabu Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Fatani, Singora. Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon. Langsuen, Chnmpon, Kohlak A Bangkok. Dim Oapartura BORIBAT 9 Aug 16> 3 p m The Steamers are722 words
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Advertisement419 1916-08-15 4 steahei muam. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) pi The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homowards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp ever; fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and419 words
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Advertisement527 1916-08-15 4 STEAMER SAILINtS. ntytk JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A Rervioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail oontraot with tl mperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted527 words
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Article136 1916-08-15 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 1 5. High Wates, USH a.m.. 11. 87 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. ■lifh Wild (I n.ru M. M. homeward mail due P. and O horn-want mail doe. HoxioK. Vol Drill Hall. 9 p.m. Thursday, Auirust 17. Hiffb Wttw. Ml a.m., 0.53 p.m. Homeward mail136 words
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Article165 1916-08-15 5 PRODUCE. SiMOAPoaa, Ai'<.t'>T 15. 1010 Gambier I 10 25 do (Cube No. 1) nnpickod ii».oo Copra Sundriod 910 do Mixed B.HO Pepper, tiituzk 27. 75 Jo White Sarawak buyers 34.25 Sago Floor Sarawak 4 86 do Branui No. 1 3.00 Pearl Sajjo 490 Tapioca, small Hake 10.90165 words
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Article252 1916-08-15 5 Today. Mersing and Kemaman Hock Lee '2.30 pm Snurabaya and Saiuitrang B. P. Guan 2.30 pm Bangkok Produce 2.80 pin P. Dickson and Port Swettenbam Calypso 2.80 pm Saigon Dumbia 2.80 pin Anamba and N'atuna Is. Batavier 2.30 pm Malacca and Muai Lady Weld Bpm iVrt Swettenham,252 words
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Article192 1916-08-15 5 Tlit I' and o. homeward luail steamer Novara has left lluni>koni> and m due here at M a.m. to morrow. She sails at 8 a.m. on Thursday the ITtb. The H. I. contract packet TeesU with mails from London was expected to leave Nexapatani on Sunday. Aiiuunt192 words
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Article43 1916-08-15 5 Tlir Kcrhn rorreHpondt'nt of hi: Tijd states ll.at Itrrlin «tlirujH Miat a Zeppelin, named h< utwlilkud, an air .hip of enormous dimenaioaa, will abortly open a regular air service to America. A second /< ppt-lin of the same description is ia course of construction.43 words
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Advertisement53 1916-08-15 5 MOP.TGAGtE S SALE Oh M.mnaf, Aoui >i 31, 1010. 1 Kourtt en lots of freehold land nitrate at Siglap. planted ith coconut trees, being lots Nos. 209 to .'Hi, part of (irant No 9, estimated to contain the total aiea of 38,000 sq. It el CHINO KBNO LBB 4 CO.,53 words
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Advertisement518 1916-08-15 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT, honse No 6, Ttinggal Road Water Rent $80. Apply AUagrff k Co. No 18, Battery Road. 16-8-28 8 i WANTED, experienced assistant f' r honS9 bold furniHhinii dspartment Apply Whiteawav. Lairllaw ,t Co.. Ltd. IBB— 1? > TO LET, compound hou«e known a» No. 91, Tbomson518 words
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Advertisement600 1916-08-15 5 W. D. H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS AUCTION SALE Of A FIVE-SEATER WOLSELEYSIDDRLBY MOTOR CAK The property of R. Peirce, Eeq. (leaving ihe Colony) At Powell600 words
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Advertisement186 1916-08-15 5 MORTGAGEES SALE Of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD LAND AND HOUSES, KNOWN AS No. 33 b, KILLINEY ROAD, AND No. 10. CRAIG ROAD. SINGAPORE. To be held at Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee Co.'s Sale room On Monday, acoist 11, at 2.80 p.m. (1) Freehold land situated in the District of Claymore containing according186 words
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Advertisement477 1916-08-15 5 VICTORIA THEAT«E, SINGAPORE: COMING! FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY COMING!! Commencing Thursday, August 17. THE NEW BANDMAN OPERA COMEDY CO. I'NDIR TIIK DIKKC'TION OF MAURICE E. BANDMAN Thursday Tub p 'uuiar muhicai comedy Auat 17 THE CINEMA STAR From the Saaftesbury Theatre, London. Friday, GRUMPY Aug. IS I (which has taken477 words
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Obituary61 1916-08-15 6 Baktholomeu/.. On August 16, at No 086. North Bridge Road, D. Bartholomeuz. Funeral at 5 p.m. Cremation at Gaylang Tamil Cemetery. Ceylon papers please copy. V*n CvvLKNBUBii.— On Monday, August 14. 1916, at Murton, Holland Road, Singapore, Barbara Joan, aged 6 years and 11 months, tbe eldest and beloved61 words
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1105 1916-08-15 6 ThE Straits Times. TuESDAY AUGUST 16. RUSSIA'S GREAT PROGRESS. Petrograd communiques for week* past have been a steady record of amazing progress. Almost, indeed, one has hesitated to believe that the Germans, who a year ago were supremely menacing and victorious, can be falling to pieces at the rate that1,105 words
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Article43 1916-08-15 6 Mr. Bigot, manager of an important coffee plantation at Mount Bavi, near Sontsy, in Tonkin, was beaten to death with bamboo*, when going to pay bis coolies, and succumbed to bin irjorieo Twelve Annnmitp* concern* d in the affair have alicauy 0.«.u arrested.43 words
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Article22 1916-08-15 6 Part of Seremban town now enjoys tbe advantage of electric light. Tbe current is expected to be available for tbe remainder shortly.22 words
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Article24 1916-08-15 6 Sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment was passed on one Yeo Sek Ngee, who was convicted of hoosebreaking, in tbo district court tbis morning.24 words
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Article32 1916-08-15 6 Tbe class in conversational Malay started in tbe V.M.C.A. four months ago, has done good work. An opportunity is offered to new students to join, on Friday, at H. 16 p m.32 words
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Article28 1916-08-15 6 With tbe approval of tbe Chief Secretary to Government, tbe F.M.S. Railway Administration notifies that coagulatex will henceforth be charged first class rate and conveyed at owners' risk.28 words
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Article44 1916-08-15 6 On account of both tbe Chief Justioe and Mr. Justioe Earnshaw being engaged in the Penang Court of Appeal, which opened today, tbe sittings of the Singapore Supreme Court are suspended, and there are no further cases down for hearing until tbe 29tb inst.44 words
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Article37 1916-08-15 6 Our Ipob correspondent telegraphs that a meeting of motorists at tbe Ipob Club, last night, decided to resuscitate tbe Perak Motor Union. Mr. Herbert Cooper was appointed hon. secretary. A committee was elected to make preliminary arrangements.37 words
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Article66 1916-08-15 6 In 1908, Lord Fisher wrote in his daughter's birth-day book tbat Germany would be at war with England in 1914, and tbat Jellicoe would be the Nelson of tbe Fleet. He justified bis prophecy at tbe time by saying tbat by 1914 the Kiel Canal would be enlarged, the German66 words
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Article90 1916-08-15 6 Tbe general balance sheet and profit and loss account of tbe Netherlands Trading Society to December 81, 1915, show tbat the net profits amount to f. 5.9 U, 408.9:2 [.£495,117), out of which, after providing for the statutory reserve to tbe extent of f. 6X8,381 .78 (£57,3671, a dividend of90 words
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Article112 1916-08-15 6 People who have had bicycles stolen will have no sympathy with Viap Khai Tack, who received a sharp sentence in tbo district court this morning. Accused is an old offender in the bicycle theft line. Hiusual method was to hire a machine, tbe owner of which would not see it112 words
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Article108 1916-08-15 6 At tbe Shanghai Mixed Court recently the British Assessor. Mr. Grant Jones, commented very strongly on certain lawyer's advertisements which have been appearing in Chinese newspapers. rie said The advertisements themselves are so blatantly vulgar in tone that I am convinced that counsel themselves cannot be responsible for their publication,108 words
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Article130 1916-08-15 6 Another street accident occurred on Sunday evening in Bukit Timab lioad. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Hugh K«ss were proceeding towards Bukit Timah in a rubber tyred ricksha when a motor car coming from the opposite direction ran into them. As is usual tbe motor car was unhurt while130 words
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Article145 1916-08-15 6 Tbe statement tbat a German aeroplane was brought down near Douaumont by an American pilot reminds us that there are auy ouuibt r of AmericaDH both in our air service and in that of tbe French. Indeed the French, we have read somewhere, have formed an American air battalion. Iv145 words
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Article222 1916-08-15 6 Yesterday the secretary of the Straits Athletic Puyoica! Cuhurnt*. which, according to the nob-paper, was established November 24, 1911.' Kent us a note. He wrote It is hereby notified for general information that Mr. (Soli Clioon Yung (7 atone), a member of the Straits Athletic Physical Culturists, will meet Mr.222 words
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Article417 1916-08-15 6 During Volunteer field operations at IVnang on Sunday, Mr. Robertson, of the United Kngineers, had tbe misfortune to break his leg. On Sunday evening at St. George's Church, i'enang, tbe Bishop of Singapore instituted the Rev. Keppel Oarnier as to tbe Chaplaincy of I'enang, Mr. J. Straton417 words
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Article25 1916-08-15 6 We beg to acknowledge MO to the Straits Times Aeroplane Fund, beiou third monthly installment from Mr. J. W. (iillman, Garing Estate, Malacca.25 words
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Article29 1916-08-15 6 Mons. J. de Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged 117,897 Mrs. Mary G. Thompson. English College. Johore. 6 118,00829 words
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Article233 1916-08-15 6 Any one visiting tbe premises of the Singapore Harbour Board at Taojong Pagar, if he lias not dune so for the last tew months, will be surprised, says a correspondent, at the vast strides luaJu towards tbe completion of the wharf. With the exception ot a few233 words
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Article266 1916-08-15 6 The following properties were disposed o( by aaction at Messrs Cliing Keng Lee and Co.'k Hale room ye«tt rday aluroooo Lease bold land and bouse No. A, iiace Course Koad, area 1,72(1 Hjuare feet, bought by K. M. Fackircandu MancaD tor 13.600; It-atehol 1 land and bouse No.266 words
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Advertisement101 1916-08-15 6 JAS. WATSON CO. No. 10 VERY FINE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY IN QUARTS AND PINTS SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. When its Anything Electrical then- 'CENTRAI I lUCIJ lENCINE WORKS ITalfc, SINGAPORE. Our Leading Line f BLUE SERGE SUITS to measure $45. 00 Newest materials, ideally out and tailored JOHN LITTLE101 words
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Advertisement200 1916-08-15 6 ANOTHER PROGRAMME AS GREAT AS THE LAST AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY ALHAMBRa Beaoh Road Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. Corns Tonight if you want to tee a Good Show SECOND SHOW AT 9.1S I'ATHE PKB3ENTS Singapore i favourite emotional actren FLORENCE REED A powerful Sold Roostsr play in 5200 words
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Article839 1916-08-15 7 RUSSIA SVICTORIES. Bothmer Critically Placed. THE WESTERN FRONT. Progress of the Operations. Rbutkr's taMHBI London. Augnst 14, 12 35 a.m. A Petrograd communique show* tbat tbe Russians are pouring across tbe tributaries of the Dniester, building bridges under fire and dislodging tbe enemy from fortified positions. General Vcherbatcheff's839 words
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Article241 1916-08-15 7 British Prisoners' Losses On Rate of Exchange. After putting prisoners of war on starvation rations and subjecting them to other privations, with evil cunniog Germany bas conceived anef hardship for the men held in captivity. In order to bny foci British officers often have to cash cheque*,241 words
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Article348 1916-08-15 7 Words of One Syllable "Unless" One be of Two. The task of preparing a four paged pamphlet consisting entirely of words of one syllable was undertaken by a Cambridge don in answer to a challenge thrown ont by one of tbe officers of the S.P.C'.K National348 words
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Article308 1916-08-15 7 Mine Work and Bomb Thiowing By Shropshire*. Yesterday afternoon tbe public iad another opportunity of witnessing mimiofield operations in the neighbourhood of Alexandra Barracks. Those who attended saw some very interesting work, giving a food idea of trench warfare as carried out at present. Among those present were308 words
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Article471 1916-08-15 7 Methods by Which Industry May Be Aided. The direction in which Goverameit action might be taken to assist the subcommittee of tbe Board of Trade's Advisory Committee on Commercial Intelligence, to secure trade after the war, is indicated in a retort just issued by the Board. Stress471 words
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Article98 1916-08-15 7 Major lUynal, the heroic defender of Vanx, write* to bis wife from Mainz, wbere he is now interned, tbat tbe Germaus have faith fully carried ont tbe conditions be laid down in writing wben be surrendered. Tbe Crown Prince gave him bis sword and a copy of98 words
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Article122 1916-08-15 7 '!'!>■ following appointments are notified in tbe official Gazette of the State of North Kuiui Mi. E. W. Morrell to be a Magistrate of the First Class; Mr. H. Myddolton to officiate temporarily as Diktriot Magistrate, Sandaknn Mr. C. l>. Martyn to act as Dm triot Officer, Labuck and Sogst,122 words
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Article1275 1916-08-15 7 SOME GOOD BOUTS AT THE PALLADIUM. Corpl. Rose Wins Championship. There was quite a large audience for tbe boxing at tbe Palladium last night, though not so large as at tbe previous show. Probably the fact tbat there is to be another show in another place to morrow1,275 words
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Article466 1916-08-15 7 Late Lord Kitchener's Estimate In 1914. Lord Kitchener's estimate of the number of women in Britain who would be made widows by tbe war was mentioned by Mr. Hayes Fisher, on June 21, wben presiding at a meeting of tbe Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation at Middlesex Guildhall.466 words
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Article358 1916-08-15 7 Prophesying the Need for The "Last Million." Coder tbe title of Lord X., Viscount Esber coutributeH a striking article on Lord Kitchener's character to tbe July number of llio National Review, from which we take the following extracts In 1911, many secret documents were composed, and many358 words
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Article72 1916-08-15 7 The spinning mill industry ia the moat proinineot of the lnduxtries of Japan. The utiiukxrof spinning mill companies is now 34 with a total capital invisted of over V.86,000.000. The number of spindle* at work, accordion to the investigation made at the middle of Jane, wu 2,708.000. Tli. workmen employed72 words
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Article871 1916-08-15 7 INITIAL INTEREST-DIVIDEND DECLARED. Report of Directors for Past Year. The following is tbe report of tbe directors of Malayan Collieries, Limited, for tbe year ended June 80 last. It is signed by Messrs. J. A. Russell and Co., the managing agents and secretaries. The directors have pleasure in871 words
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Article23 1916-08-15 7 A well-known City hotel, tbe Salisbury hotel, Salisbury-square, London, baft been commandeered by tbe GoTernment for the aooommodation of tbe War Savings Committee.23 words
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Article1795 1916-08-15 8 IMPORTANT PLANT CASE AT IPOH. The Meaning of a Word. Tin- li'u« of Malaya of August 11 reports: A mutter of much general interest was argued D»f. n- Mr. .lunticn Karrer-Mauby in the Ipoli Supreme. Court yesterday, in while a rixlit of way over private property1,795 words
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Article156 1916-08-15 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Kriday, August 18 Tcisdat. Ah.i>t 8. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.RE.,V.i N.C.O.'s. a S.V.K. N.C.O.'s. i. Chinese Co. Bras Basab Road Malay Co. Officers and N.C.O.'a. 5 p.m. Sepoy Lines S.F.A. Co. Wkdnimmy, IMBJ 16. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall156 words
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Article116 1916-08-15 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. During the visit of the Bandmann Company, commencing on Thursday, dinner at the Aiklplii HoUl in to be accompanied each evcniDg by a number of specially select dancex, tin- proprietors of the hotel having engaged l'tof. B. Kichard116 words
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Article192 1916-08-15 8 The cricket match played between the V.M.C.A. and tbe M S.V.R. on tbe Polo ground on Saturday last, resulted in a win for the V.MC.A. by 30 runs. The lull scores are as follow Y.M.C.A.— S. H. Maclntyre c Williams b N'aylor 1, M. Ignatius b Naylor 0, Bala192 words
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Article172 1916-08-15 8 The following ties in tbe S.C C, lawn tennis tournament were played yesterday afternoon A Sin'.i.k- Final. Ruchwaldy v. Manning, unfinished. B Sinqlks Final. Hadden v. Winter, unfinished. Newcomkrs' Handicap— Final. Patcrson beat Burne. Profession Pairs. Mer. X Smith and Sinclair w.o. beat Tel. VI Carr and172 words
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Article264 1916-08-15 8 A New Product of the World Conflict. She was reading a Spanish newspaper when the conductor announced that he was ready for all fares, please." She bad been reading it all the way from Hammersmithbroniway to Hyde park-corner. She replied in English of the most English description.264 words
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Article257 1916-08-15 8 The report of the Perak Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the net profit, after providing for administration expenses, directors' fees, writing off the expenditure on immature area, and allowing for depreciation, is £41.064. To this has to be added £8.829 brought forward, making the amount to the257 words
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Article47 1916-08-15 8 The annual report for 1915 on Prisons in Scotland shows that the number of commit Uls in that year wan 27.840. decrease of 16.190 as compared with the preceding year, and the lowest total since 1869. The decrease is most marked in offences usually associated with intemperance.47 words
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Correspondenec.
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Letter860 1916-08-15 8 To the Iditor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to the leading article in your issui of August 12, I do not think 1 shall be the only one among your readers wbo is surpssed at your attitude regarding the proponed seizure of German property as860 words
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Article73 1916-08-15 8 l/nited Serdang (Sumatra).— 24o,6B2 lbs. Sungei Kari (Sumatra).— 27,ooo lbs. Asaban (Sumatra).— 24,o64 lbs. Tandjong.- 12 1.486 lbs. Sialang.- 98.896 lbs. Bila Sumatra.— I.BOH lbs. Anglo Sumatra. 78,647 lbs. Ampat (Sumatra).— l2.6B7 lbs. Tanah Datar.— ll,293 lbs. Bah LiM.-9.847 lbs. Toerangie (Sumatra).— 6.s4l lbs. Mendaris (Sumatra).— B.lss73 words
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Article90 1916-08-15 8 Hero is a story that in going the rounds' showing that wen of the Fleet are not to be pumped by inquiring railway passengers. A civilian started a conversation with a couple of bluejackets home on leave. He asked them il they had been in the big naval battle, and90 words
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Advertisement193 1916-08-15 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Road, Singapore, uroiar os^e:^^ From 9 n.rrt. till la p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. 812— 712 ADELPHI HOTEL DURING THE BANDMAN SEASON SPECIAL TANGO DINNERS ($2.50) FOR FIVE193 words
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Advertisement52 1916-08-15 9 0. K. CEMENT (Best Danish Portland Cement) New Supplies arrived per M. S. Chumpon SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Go., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN DENMARK. Double Disc Ploughs in stock for immediate delivery. Write for prices, call and see them. Centrifugal Pumps Large number in stock. All sizes. (Jniteers UNITED ENGINEERS,52 words
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Advertisement385 1916-08-15 9 M COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty per cent, from this date all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order. We take385 words
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Advertisement551 1916-08-15 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. (Inoobfobatsd in Straits Settlements) HIAOOFFICIi Winohssttf Houss, |in|apor«. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has A 30.000 depoaited with tbe Supreme551 words
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Advertisement395 1916-08-15 10 INSURANCE. UNION WtUMNCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Imcobpobatbd n Hongkono). Capital Subscribed. ..l2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve tcid 1,600,000 Hbad Omca, Honoeono. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are prepared -o accept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. SUN LIFE cV.V;.v OF CANADA (INCOBPOBATBD IN395 words
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Advertisement461 1916-08-15 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honobono). PAID-UP CAPITAL |1S 000,000 RBSBRVB FDNDB ■^umiuh Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- •16,000,000 Silver ,18,000,000 188.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor! 116,000,000 COURT OW DIRECTORS W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 0. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr.461 words
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Advertisement520 1916-08-15 10 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares ot 430 eaoh 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd., The London Connti and Westminster Bank,520 words
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Advertisement828 1916-08-15 10 INSURANCE. STATISTICS show that only six persons in each hundred who reach old age have enough to maintain themselves in comfort. Are you one of tbe six f You will be if you carry sufficient endowment asuuranoe. You will not if you are of those who expect to die of828 words
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Article1337 1916-08-15 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The New Dodge Bros. Car. T. K. Wong thus writes to the Malty Mail regarding tbe new Dodge Bros, oar for which the Central Engine works are the agents I I have just had an opportunity of putting one of the1,337 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement266 1916-08-15 11 THE CANADIAN FORD MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR CO. OF CANADA, IN CAIN ADA, BY CANADIANS, WITH BRITISH and CANADIAN CAPITAL The Union Government have recently purchased 5O CANADIAN FORDS and THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT also consigned a large quantity of FORD CARS per R.M.S. SAXON to SOUTH AFRICA for use266 words
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Advertisement247 1916-08-15 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE /CAUTIONX f Tijrc bursts at high speeds are extremely dangerous. Stelastic f Tyres are safest and best and the only tyres holding the f R.A.C. Certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts and punctures. RAFFLES CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPHIC to let STORE STUDIO Commodious and airy247 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement544 1916-08-15 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER Jl3 X-4 JlZj i\» BREWED in SCOTLAND BITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, shift-men for electric generating station. Apply to Derrick 4 Co. 11-6— n WANTED DRBBSER. Vacancy filled. Applicant" thanked. Manager, Bernam Estate. 13-B—ls 8 WANTED. SHORTHAND TYPIST. Good salary to competent man. Apply Box No. 687, Straits Times. 14544 words
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Advertisement522 1916-08-15 12 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED, seoond-band robber-tyred trap, i Apply Trap, c/o Straits Times. 12 B— ls 8 WANTED TO PURCHASE, a large roll top deck; must be in good condition and i cheap. Box No. 629. Straits Times. 8-B— lS-8 WANTED TO PURCHASE, a second hand prismatic compass. Apply to G. M.522 words
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Advertisement874 1916-08-15 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. 8, Chancery Lane. 8 bedrooms, •tabline and tennis oourt. Apply Chins Keng T.w 4 Co n-">— n TO LBT. Houseo Nos. 7, 8-», Chanonry Lane Apply to China Keng Lee874 words
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Advertisement359 1916-08-15 12 KIAM KIAT CO. KM and 109, Market Street. 1 Phonk 491. Sole Agents. The Mulcott Belting Co.. Limited. Btock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4—o-4 HUP HING DHOBIE 42-1. Newton Road Having extended premise*, solicits custom Excellent reference! Rates moderate. 8-B—7-0 FOR359 words
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Advertisement255 1916-08-15 12 JUST ARRIVED Galvanised Steel Plates. Mild Steel Plates 8' x 4' x 16 G. x 4' x f 8' x 4 x 20 G. 1 i 1 1 7' x 4' x 82 G. «'il'x A* 8' x 4' x 22 G. 8- x 4' x aY 8' x 4'255 words
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Advertisement466 1916-08-15 12 MOTOR CARS •phone I For HIRE m Mb. promptly attends *X 1 I II to your call with I \B I I oomfortable cars, Tlf day and night. \J \r Charges Moderate STRAITB MOTORCAR SERVICE. US til, ORCHARD MAO. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as466 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous326 1916-08-15 12 Straits V)imes. Telaphonaa. Editorial and General 70 Managers Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business maters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneoub wants of326 words
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