The Straits Times, 29 August 1916
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Title Section13 1916-08-29 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,197 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 29. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement142 1916-08-29 1 jestles MILK JPOOD- BEAR j^^S BEAR BRAND t 'a^SSSP^-" 1^ BRAND kiilf Lf 6£AR mm kill M IVllLt\ tiYG '^iC 5W.55 MU« MIIjIV i(« f c Z rv in i«s naiura! p*ig gL or jJ H %S5|J *P d H "hou( addition ot s«9 J| L ;:t C o dlllatl|t142 words
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Advertisement336 1916-08-29 1 BRITISH MADE "Petromax" High-power Incandescent Lamps t3OO CANDLE POWER IND /&K±. 600 CANDLE POWER JfcS|^_ They burn cheap quality fc' **3K kerosene H^^ For interior and exterior f(f ftjljjjffl Very economical IT* Substantially made in copper S^ -^f^ mm wT'w, ytC?> AN IDEAL LAMP FOR GODOWNS, FACTORIES BUNGALOWS ROBINSON CO.336 words
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Article1047 1916-08-29 2 The following casualties are reported I London, August 9. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. A. Allen, Highland L.1.; 2nd Lieut. F. T. Aapinall, Warwicks; 2nd Lieut. 11. L. Atkins, Soots Fusiliers; 2nd Lieut. A Y. Bailey. King's Royal Rifles; '2nd Lieut. O. U. W. Blaokman, Scots Fusiliers 2nd Lieut. O.1,047 words
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Article54 1916-08-29 2 A Wall-street journal has compiled figures thowing that the war has already cost £10.000,0C0,0Cn, the Allies £6,000,000,000 and the Central I'owers £3.400,000,000. Belli gerents have borrowed .£8,000,000,000 and as a remit their debt which before tbe war amounted to 45,400.000,000 now totals £13,400.000.000 Neutral nations who were forced to mobilise54 words
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Advertisement560 1916-08-29 2 NOTICE. Mr. Marco Rentivoglio ha« been admitted ss A^intnt Manager in our firm from Septui. li t 17. GAOOINO 4 CO 98-8— «08 THE BUKIT K. B. RUBBER CO..LLD. NOTICE OF CLOSIN6 OF TRANSFER BOOKS. NOTICE in hereby Riven that the Share j Transfer keitUter of this Company will be560 words
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Advertisement251 1916-08-29 2 Dog's Head Guinness s2*^^^Bb The TONIC that cheer* and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food Of high medicinal value. NOTE. The above DOG'S HEAD Label ia on every bottle. Refuse imitationsSold Everywhere. 13-4— 14-7 The Straits Times FBR MM. READERS Toe Mail Train postal setrioe enables us to251 words
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Advertisement380 1916-08-29 2 HAVE YOU HAD MALARIA. There are certain disorders, such as malaria, that especially debilitate And make the body an easy prey to mertt dangerous diseases. Ask those who have bad it regarding the present condition of their health, and most ot them will answer Since I bad malaria I have380 words
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Advertisement538 1916-08-29 2 THE SZEHAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE! CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of tho above -named Company will be held at tbe Registered Office of the Company No. 68, Kling Street, Singapore, on Wednesday, August 80, 1916, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, forftbe purpose538 words
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Advertisement614 1916-08-29 2 NOTICE. NOTICE h hereby uiv< that the partner ship heretofore subsixting between Vong Ah Tarn snd Ho Teog, carrying on business as butchers and po'k K>ller» at No. 102, Kara pong Pantei, Malacca, under thu style ot Chop Oh Tin, has as from the 21st day of August, 1910, been614 words
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Article1062 1916-08-29 3 CROP ESTIMATES LARGELY EXCEEDED Substantial Forward Sales. The sixth ordinary general meeting of the members of the Kerala Kubber Company, Limited, was held on July 18, at the offices of the company, IT. (iracechuroh Street, E.C., Mr. William Lyall Grant c the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,1,062 words
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Article54 1916-08-29 3 <Vueen Elizabeth of Belgium has received for ber birthday from the women o* Browels a ma^DiticoDtly embroidered saah repreaen ting the Belgian national colours. The present was made and an. tilled oat of the country with ttreat difficulty, the Oerman authorities baring searched several boose* with the intention of seizing54 words
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Advertisement248 1916-08-29 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. ByiLQUPYOUa HEALTH with ESSENCE oa fluid extract of RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHEBT MEDICAL AUTHORITIES the most "US! 7L TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a248 words
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Advertisement407 1916-08-29 3 TOUCHES OF ECZEMA At Once Relieved by Cuticura Quite Easily. Trial FreeThe Sonp to cleanup and puril> the Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing better than these fragrant super-CTeamy emollients for all skin troubles affecting the akin, scalp, hair and hands. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. book. Address407 words
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Advertisement250 1916-08-29 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which has now bornt> the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE. REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT 18 VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet— Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty250 words
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Advertisement1073 1916-08-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND /\pcar L—inc. (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA'. SAILINGS. Jnder Contraot with His Majesty a Qovenuaent). c O r Ohina, Japan, Penang, Geylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about1,073 words
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Advertisement803 1916-08-29 4 BTEAMEB MIUNtt. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoorpobatbd im Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai B%ngnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Lacon, Kobsamui. Baa-ion, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Out) Departure s.s. ASDANG *ua> 30, 3 p.m. s.s. VUGALA Aug. 31 Sept. 3, 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT803 words
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Advertisement423 1916-08-29 4 STEAiEI BAILIMBS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcorpobated in England) The Companies' Bteamers are despatch. J from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and423 words
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Advertisement539 1916-08-29 4 3TEAIER SAILINU. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP OC, LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is msintainod bet men Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles a> d LonSon under mail o 'n tract with '1 o Imperial Japanese Government. Tic New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially539 words
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Article81 1916-08-29 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 29 HiKb'*'''rt II U.i in 10.1'.' p.m Filli---. I B ill Wednesday, August 30. 9i v o W«t,*r 11. ii a.m.. 11.21 pm R. I. outwar-1 ui.ul due. Thursday, August M Hisli Watet. U. 52 a.m., 11.51 p.na. innuil in< I Hag, I II81 words
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Article234 1916-08-29 5 To DAT. fiatn Pahat Hone Wan '1 :m pui Mersin-4 »nd Kcniaman Hock Lee Ml piu n and -A.lUnliain Calypso 2.30 pm Sarawak and Uoebilt Kuching 2.80 pm Sungei Liat I Harley 2.80 pm ».ttu l'.iliat Mersing '2.80 pm Malacca and Must Lady Weld Bpm l'nrt Swettenhatn,234 words
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Article102 1916-08-29 5 Thr luaiU InS) Bmh by tin 1 3. I. packet Van lj y traiD to morrow ui'.rnini;. < orreipondence will be ri-aily for delivery about 9.45 a m. The I', and O, h :iue\vard mail steamer ng aud is expected to arrive hue at noon to morrow.102 words
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Advertisement143 1916-08-29 5 NOTICE. NOTICE blMS«Jf#Bjsj that Mrs. Clara Augusta Maddux hatri'u lift tuy protect:oai I will Lot be rfpocsibii (or any dubt or debts contracted by lior or her children, from August M, 1916. C. W. B. MADDOX. 29-H— a Victoria Theatre CHARLES HOWITT AND A. PHILLIPS CO. OPENING NIGHT Wednesday, September143 words
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Advertisement619 1916-08-29 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. two roinw with cr without board near town. Apply Box No. {6s, Strait Time*. 29 8-80 H GOOD SIZED OODOWN WANTED b> an import firm from Dectmbir 1, 1W16. Appi> Box No. 806, Straits Times. 29-fc— >. TWO UENTLBMEN wisli accommodatio without board witb private family619 words
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Advertisement612 1916-08-29 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 ONE-TON DENBY TRUCK JUST RECEIVED This well-known lorry is in erf at demand in the Eafct, *.nd has prevfd612 words
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Advertisement607 1916-08-29 5 AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT WAX I'OLISBED AND WALNUT STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ONE I'PRIOHT GRAND PIANO, WELL OKI.WN PLANTS, ETC E'iV. To be held at No. 18, Newton Roai On Friday, Btptember 1, aat 2.30 p.m. Comprising:— ONE UPRIGHT OKAND PIANO BY ALLIXtN in K^liudiJ ecno'itioD. one set of mabegany607 words
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Obituary42 1916-08-29 6 Chopard.— On August 28. at 11.80 p.m., at bis residence, 20, Sophia Koad, Singapore. Mr. Francis Maximiliau Chopard. Funeral service at the Cathedral of tbe Good Shepherd at 5 p.m. to-day, and thence to Bidadan Cemetery for interment at 5.80 p.m.42 words
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1145 1916-08-29 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY AUGUST 29. THE AMERICAN LOAN. The new British loan of fifty millions sterling was subscribed in America in fortyeight hours and the lists were then closed. That is a gratifying result. The amount is not great little more than sufficient to pay war expenditure for eight1,145 words
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Article42 1916-08-29 6 Germany is about to launch a new war loan of £51.0,000,000, which will bring up her total to £-2.500,000,000. To fill tbe last loan, which was a financial fl»«co, the German G'jTernment appropriated tiie nuule of deposits ;n the people's savings banks.42 words
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Article16 1916-08-29 6 Russia has decided to construct 66 now railways of an aggregate length of over 20,000 miles.16 words
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Article22 1916-08-29 6 The British Chinese Patriotic Organisation in Bangkok has contributed the sum of £1,000 to the funds of tbe British lied Cross Society.22 words
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Article34 1916-08-29 6 A London wire states tbat the plantation rubber imports for July amounted to 1,341 tons and deliveries to 8,006 tons. The total stocks of Para and Plantation amounts to 7,107 tons against 5.8H0 tons.34 words
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Article42 1916-08-29 6 Colonel Govaars, of tbe Salvation Army, baa arrived from Java, bringing with him an interesting collection of Blides for aso in his leotare at tbe V M.C.A. on Relief Work! among the Gallant Serbians, tonight at 8.40. Tha-lectare is open to all.42 words
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Article35 1916-08-29 6 Tbe Gymkhana at the Penang Race Coarse, in aid of tbe Funds (or Wounded War Horses, was a great success. There were amusing events and a large attendance. Tbe prizes were distributed by Lady Back■Ul.35 words
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Article46 1916-08-29 6 The film room at Bandman's Empire Theatre, Calcutta, was burnt out on August 11, and tbe main reel of the cinematograph, cinema machines, spare parts and other mate rials were destroyed. The fire was imickly subdued by tbe Fire Brigade, who.are located in tbe next street.46 words
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Article49 1916-08-29 6 Presiding at the annual meeting of the Temorloh Coconnt and Rubber Co., at I'enans;. Mr. Thorne congratulated tbe shareholders on the improved position of tbe company's affairs. The estimates were exceeded and they had 135,731 cash in hand, but it would be some time before dividends could be paid.49 words
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Article51 1916-08-29 6 A month ago Amsterdam despatches stated that, according to Berlin advices, tbe Imperial Government expected a declaration of war from Italy within tbe next few days. Tbe Germau newspapers were publishing bitterly worded articles against Italy and stated tbat Germany would be little affected by a declaration of war from51 words
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Article79 1916-08-29 6 Two Chinese mining coolies came by their death in tbe jungle near Tanjong Rambutan during a storm ou tbe night of the 22 instant in a most tragic manner. Four men were sleeping in their hut when tbe full fury of the storm came upon them. A large tree close79 words
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Article81 1916-08-29 6 Tbe Hongkong police have received a report to tbe effect tbat a full-grown tiger was seen on Bowen Koad at 5 pm. on August 19. Tbe tiger was seen by an Indian constable near the Magazine Nullah, east of the Military Hospital, and he reported tbe discovery to headquarters. The81 words
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Article80 1916-08-29 6 The District Chief announces to the district in general orders tbe fact tbat in tbe Province of Sulu there is not a single known outlaw at large— all have been either killed, captured or have surrendered. When it in realised that this is the first time in tbe history of80 words
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Article99 1916-08-29 6 The Tuan Mcc (Selangor) Hubber Co., whop e registered office is to be in Colombo, has been formed with tbe object of acquiring a block of land of about 1,000 acres in the district of Kuala Selangor, F.M.S. The nominal capital of tbe compuiy is K-. 1,000,000. divided into 100,00099 words
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Article130 1916-08-29 6 It is fitting that Dr. Alfred Noyes- be had LI. I), conferred on him by Yule University in 1918— should write of the work of trawler-.. etc., in submarine catching, for be has writ ten much of English seamen. Drake in 190 N. following Forty Singing Seamen the year before,130 words
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Article138 1916-08-29 6 Mention of Dr. Noyes in another note today rewinds us that be has already one war book to his name. And this recalls how greatly the book market has been fljoded by war literature. Enterprising dramatists and novelists, realising that they must either follow tbe crowd or be driven into138 words
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Article148 1916-08-29 6 At the annual general meeting of tbe Hindu Association, Singapore, tv I J on the 251h lust., the committee's report for the year ending March 81 was read and adopted, and tbe following office bearers were elected, as from April 1. Measro. M. V. I'illai. prt sident S. Anandayah, vice-president148 words
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Article494 1916-08-29 6 Dr. Miller, of Labu Rubber Co.. it going home on leave to-day, Mrs. Julian Frankel leaves by the t>teamer Fushiuii Maru for China and Japan on a holiday trip. Mrs. J. Gray and family Jt sire to expreoa their sincere thanks for the kindly sympathy extended by494 words
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Article120 1916-08-29 6 Between three and four o'clock this morning tbe fire aboard of the motorsbip Glenartney, which broke out at 11 p.m. on Friday, was overcome thouuh the Varuna is xtill standing by and pumping water into her to safeguard against minor outbreaks. The hull of the ship must120 words
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Article109 1916-08-29 6 We gratefully acknowledge the following contribution tn the Straits Times Aeroplane Fund, the balance of which, when finally closed, will be paid as a contribution tuwardr tin cost of Malaya Fighter No. 29 I'er Mr. G. C. livim.-, The Kesi dency, Lahad Dato, Biitisb North Borneo: Mi. am.109 words
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Article211 1916-08-29 6 We much regret to announce the death ot Mr. Francis Maximilian Cliopard. the willknown advocate and solicitor u( t hani;e Alley, which occurred from heart affection at hi* residence in Sophia Koad nhortly before midnight ytstuiday. The il< i lasccT, who was Uie sole211 words
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Advertisement103 1916-08-29 6 W Club C«T«BUSM(D Mi Whisky. Gald6ec£ J32ac<jrcgor Go., Shanchai. Tientsin, Hongkonc, Singapore Penanc, LONDON. GLASCOW. LITTLE'S TROPICAL BLANKET Size 58" x 78" $7.00 each Size 58" x 78' Expressly manufactured for the tropics of extra light-weight pure white wool. Only to be bought at JOHN LITTLE S KuaraTJmpur (Incorimrated in103 words
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Advertisement189 1916-08-29 6 ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAMME AT THE GREAT SHOW THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRfi Beach Road The Leading Theatre in Singapore. Our programmes art always good, but this on* it better than usual. SECOND SHOW AT 9.1S One of the greatest dramatic successes ever screened THE WASTREL IN FIVE MONSTER REELS189 words
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Article1104 1916-08-29 7 WAR DECLARED BY RUMANIA. Big Development In Balkans. SUBMARINE CATCHING. Ingenuity of the British Methods. Hnrn.'s Thk..i London, August 28, 3.10 p.m. Rumania has declared war on Austria. Berlin, official Rumania has declared war on Austria. Amsterdam A Berlin official statement says that Rumania's declaration of war was1,104 words
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Article149 1916-08-29 7 We are indebted to the French Consulate for tbe following telegrams Paris, August 27. 6.611 p.m. Yesterday, there was violent fighting south ot Thiepval tbe Belgians repulsed an attack near Hottias. inflicting heavy losses. To day, we indicted a sanguinary check to the Germans attacking on the149 words
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Article62 1916-08-29 7 The old walled town and seaport of Kavalla which has been entered by tbe Bulgars, is built on a promontory stretching south into tbe Bay of Kavalla, an inlet of tbe Aegean S< a, and opposite the island of Thasos. The place has been identified witb N'eapolis62 words
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Article101 1916-08-29 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Augast 28. Presiding at the annual meeting of the Kedah Rubber Company, the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams congratulated tbe shareholders on the prosperous position of the company. It bad paid five interim dividends tbis year, totalling 30 per cent and now101 words
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Article624 1916-08-29 7 Progress of the Development Work. Tbe twenty-second annual meeting of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company. Limited, was held at tbe registered office, l^ueenstreet, Brisbane, on July 24, Mr. De Burgh Persse (chairman of the company > presided. The Chairman, in moving tbe adoption of the balance-sheet624 words
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Article76 1916-08-29 7 Tbe steamer Wisley, which caught fire and was beached on tbe coast at Vungro Bay, ba» been rt floated, and is expected to arrive in Hongkong shortly. It is not thought possible that she will be able to make the irip under her own sUaoi, and in that event tin76 words
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Article450 1916-08-29 7 THE OVERSEAS CLUB TOBACCO FIND. Urgent Need of Generous Help The intensity ot gratitude for smokes expressed by men at the front is almost pathetic. In some cases tbe weed that both soothes and cheers breiks tbe deadly monotony of waiting "•eek after week, month after450 words
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Article168 1916-08-29 7 The Hongkong Daily Press of August 22 says: A suicide occurred in somewhat sensational circumstances during tbe week-end on board tbe steamer Tean, which is lying in the harbour. The second officer of the ship, named Adolph Christiansen (36), was charged at the Magistracy on Saturday witb168 words
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Article58 1916-08-29 7 Tbe hon. treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick. c o Chartered Bank of India. Australia an<% China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following farther contributions Previously acknowledged 114,065 H B. Billam 10 Koh San Hin 100 Gob Yiow Sing SO Ng Sin58 words
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Article119 1916-08-29 7 The fourth annual tureting of tbe Indian Science Congress will be held at Bangalore on January 10, 11. 12 and 13, 1017. H. H. tbe Maharajah of Mysore has consented to be patron uf tbe meeting, and Sir Alfred Bourne will be the President. The following sectional119 words
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Article2109 1916-08-29 7 HOPES OF VICTORY IN A FEW MONTHS. From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 28. We have had much to hearten and a little to depress us during the present week. The rapid messages from General Haig have assured the country bow splendidly our men are fighting in2,109 words
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Article900 1916-08-29 8 SECOND YEAR OF LIQUIDATION PROCEEDINGS. Debts Due from Directors. Mewni. Leow t'Lia H>;nu an! W. l.iwtl.er |iniUloi-> of the Kwoog Yik Baukmg in liquidation, have, issued thuir nd statement of acojunts for the huooml year of the liquidation, from December 1- I'.lll to DdCVUlber 17. 1915.900 words
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Article234 1916-08-29 8 Singapore Women's Star and Garter Fund The honorary secretary of the above has received letters from the honorary secretary of the Hritish Women's Hospital expressing very grateful thanks to all who bave con tnbut. d to the fund, for their generous help in building and furnishing three234 words
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Article765 1916-08-29 8 How the Many Wounded Are Tended. The special representative of the 11 jnykouy Daily Press writes Tbe arrangements made by General Lung's people for tbe care of tbe wounded are so wholly inadequate tbat tbe various Christian hospitals in Canton bave bad to come forward to assist,765 words
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Article29 1916-08-29 8 Mr. F J Gare and Mr S. HalforJ. tf S liD^nr. are id camp at tin 1 Eoginceis Officers School, Sydney, witb quite a Dumber of men from Malaya29 words
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Article1243 1916-08-29 8 What the Law of England Has Done. To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I saw in one of tbe issues of your paper daring last week that another body of Chinese were about to meet to disoass the income tax advocated by you and proposed1,243 words
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Article174 1916-08-29 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending. Friday, September 1 Tcisdav, INM 29. 's'SpiH 1 l)cillHa11 N.CO.S.S.V.C. 5.15 p.m. S.V.A. S.RE.(V.) X.C.O. I*.1 Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5 p.m. Tanglin Malay Co. Officers aud N.C.O.*. Sepoy Lines S.F.A. Co. Wednesday, Imm 30. '•jKS UrilllU N.CO.',,S.V.C.174 words
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Article149 1916-08-29 8 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle strongly advocates tbe nse of body armour to stop machine gun bullets during a rash in No Man's Land. A shield of steel seven sixteenths of an inch thick, he states, will stop a point blank bullet. If '2ft. broad and 3ft.149 words
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Article58 1916-08-29 8 Dr. John Donald, whose v.m:- will be familiar to many of the older generation in Penang, joined the Ii.A.M.C. at the outbreak of war, was sent to Egypt and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, lie was then transferred to tbe civil administration and is now in charge of58 words
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Article39 1916-08-29 8 An extraordinary meeting of tbe Hangers Football Club will be lit Id at HI Sclegie Hoad at eight this evening. All members are requested to attend as important business relating to the continuance of the club will be discussed.39 words
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Advertisement356 1916-08-29 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. Catalogues for Messrs. Honinson and C'o.'s once a year only casb clearance Rale Lave been issued and the members of the staff are anxiously awaiting tbe strenuous month ahead from Friday next. Quite a fine selection of goods356 words
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Advertisement203 1916-08-29 8 BAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTIES Wednesday, August 3O AND Saturday, September 2 ON OUR SPACIOUS LAWN from 5t07 p m. Music commences at 5.30. Tea, cakes, ices refreshments will be served on the lawn In case of inclement weather, the dining room and front verandah will be utilised. A DEL PHI203 words
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Advertisement214 1916-08-29 9 T DE X COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty p--r 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.214 words
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Advertisement250 1916-08-29 9 SINE. DARBY CO., LTD. (INCORPORATEIi IN THE STRAITS SETTLBMENTS) Agents in Malacca for P. 0. Disc Harrows Avon Tyres 0. K. Cement The Vacuum Oil Company Underwood Typewriters Gordon's Gin Blair Athol Whisky Ny Carlsberg Beer Bear Brand Milk Reynell's Hirano Water etc., etc. Never a doubt. IT IS PLEASANT250 words
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Advertisement928 1916-08-29 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Sbttlkmbnts) HBAD OFFICE. W.noh«t*p House, Singapore. LONDON OPFICK, 32, Old Jewry, B.C. Tbe Company has £90,000 deposited with the Supreme Court928 words
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Advertisement462 1916-08-29 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honukonoj. paid-up capital •u.oooooi RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 1/- •16^)00,000 BilTer >18,000,00ti 158.000.0W Reserve Liability of Proprietors 111,000,000 COURT OF OIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden. Bsq Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdsins, Bsq Hon. Mr L). Landale.462 words
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Advertisement529 1916-08-29 10 BANKINB. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares of «20 each 41,100.000 Kenerve Fund. 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300.00 C BANEBRS The Bank ot England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd.. Tbe London County &cd Westminster529 words
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Advertisement796 1916-08-29 10 IHBURANCE. AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT We lM to call your attention to our Doublo Endowment Policies, whereby 8Q^ c tbe endowrn n Pe"«l ten, fifteen or twenty y-ars, you are p»id DOCBLE the sum assured, PLUS PROFIT -t. while if you die before maturity of tbe policy your b nffiiiary receives796 words
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Article622 1916-08-29 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Use of Cars at Shanghai. A recent report by the U.S Consul -General Thomas Sammonp. of Shanghai, states that the number of motor cars, truck*, and motor cycles licensed by the International Municipality at Shanghai increased 118 in 1916. The increase622 words
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Article284 1916-08-29 11 Why the Return Match with Eton Was Nearly Stopped. A bare announcement that the one-day return cricket match between Ktcn and Harrow was played at Eton on July 15 does not do justice to the actual happenings, because up to the previous evening it had been decided284 words
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Article85 1916-08-29 11 Tbe Ceylon Observer write* -The lath lUjputc. wbo came to Ceylon early tbiB year, an li avion tbe island shortly (or India, and tl.ry will be relieved by the 80th Carnatic. Tins raiment, it is interesting to reca'l. relieved tbe 28th Punjabis in December last, acd was in Ceylon for85 words
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Advertisement96 1916-08-29 11 CANADIAN FORD AS EVERYONE KNOWB IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5 Passenger Car on the Market LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION a a q miles per utiO gallon (officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club). ANOTHER BIG SHIPMENT DUE BY S.S. EURYLOCHUS Book your orders96 words
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Advertisement213 1916-08-29 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michelin cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It is213 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement576 1916-08-29 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED, junior Chinese compounder and apprentice. Apply The Dispensary, Ltd. 26-8 v BILLET WANTED by planter, age 81 yearn tix years in rubber and coconut*. Apply Box No. 558, StiaitH 1 imefi 24-8-33-8 A YoUNO LADY WANTS SITUATION as companion to lady,576 words
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Advertisement556 1916-08-29 12 SITUATIONS VACANT SMART JUNIOR DISPENSER wanted. Apply Medical Hall. 88 B— a WAN 1 ED, smart shorthand tjp'st. Good sa'ary to capable man. Apply M c/o Straits Timea. 17 B— n WANTED, SHORTHAND TYi'lSi. Good salary to compettn. man. Apply Box No. 687, Straita Times. 14 B— n WANTED, EUROPEAN556 words
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Advertisement794 1916-08-29 12 HOUSES TO LET. HOUSE TO LBT. 80, Newton Road Apply 14, Higb Street. 18-8—29 8 7OLUT, Duurobio, Barker Road, entry AoKast 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET, 8, Chanoery Lane, 8 bedrooms, •tabling and tennis court. Apply Cbing Kent! Lpb k Co 'il-a— n TO LET.794 words
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Advertisement529 1916-08-29 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phone 4--1. Sole Agents. The Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Btock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nob. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4—9-4 HUP HING~ DHOBIE 42-1, Newton Road Having extended premises, (elicits custom Eicsllsnt references. Rates moderite. 8-B—7-9 MRS. F.529 words
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Advertisement235 1916-08-29 12 JUST ARRIVED Galvanised Steel Plates. Mild Steel Plates 8' x 4' x 16 G. 8' x 4' x B'x4'x2oG. 8' x4'x 7' x 4' x 22 G. 0' x 8' x A" 8' x 4' x 32 G. 8 x 4' x A* 8' x 4' x 34 G. 6'235 words
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Advertisement466 1916-08-29 12 MOTOR CARS •phone I For HIRE l_ fl ■C^ promptly attends ■II |to your call with I \l I comfortable oars, W W\W da y and night. \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 i 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS Ab requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as466 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous324 1916-08-29 12 Straits Wimes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and nuWR should he addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business mailers advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should bo addressed t- THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of324 words
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