The Straits Times, 9 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,207 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement141 1916-09-09 1 PESTLES MILK LFOODj BEAR BEAR BRAND s «^^^^ai^i BRAND MI I IT BEAR BRftND WIT IS IVIILIA HYOIENiC SWISS »<"< MI L/ t\. i«s J_*« m us imural P u« ,,r j •flke^'^uableftr mainlining .JJ r BOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. .INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE BTOCKED BY STOCKED BY141 words
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Advertisement258 1916-09-09 1 ROBINSON CO. LEATHER BAGS LEATHER SQUARE J^^^^k v HAND BAGS JS| Superior nut brown cowhide, lined jean, with claw S clip, as illustration. ,> Sizes 12 inches 14 inches 16 inches j )Wp SI $9.50 $10.50 $11.50 i r i_^_^_^___^_HMfc. SUIT CASES '•'s^ "ir Kp' British made from best sole258 words
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Advertisement16 1916-09-09 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Auinis ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN CO LTD (Incorporate. l in Kn X l vn.lV16 words
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Article924 1916-09-09 2 HOMESICK BROTHERS FROM THE PACIFIC. Tiny Land Where All are Happy. In a little cove of Southampton Water' almost tropical under tbe hot sun, I talked with the Pitcairn Inlanders, who bad been received by the King and Queen at Bucking ham Palace, writes a correspondent in tbe924 words
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Article124 1916-09-09 2 Suggestion of a Scottish Prohibitionist Striking figures showing tbe decline in drunkenness were given on July 36 by Lord d'Abernon, chairman of tbe Liquor Control Board, in reply to a deputation of Scottish church and temperance organisations, who urgtd total prohibition in Scotland during tbe war and six124 words
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Advertisement191 1916-09-09 2 Patent Medicines Other Preparations Tie markde «re tlocded with patent medicinea and ctber preparations, home of tlum have txoelleut merit while others arc almost worthless. We ku p posted on such and stock odlv thote of known value. Come to us for patent rcrccdics. We'll nvo yon oar oaodid opinion191 words
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Advertisement378 1916-09-09 2 NERVOUS HEADACHE. A fecltag as of a tight band about the head is ;(Un felt in addition to tbe pain of a headache that is caiird by nervous exhaustion. The aobe is generally t>t the back of tbe bead, ran ly in tbe fti In ad, ad it is often378 words
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Advertisement288 1916-09-09 2 E. C. SEAH B. Sc. (Engineering! CIVIL ENGINEER. ARCHITECT &SURVEYOR 2. North Bridge Boad. Prepares Plans. Makes Estimates. Supervises Works and Buildings. Undertakes Surveys. 118 i n NOTICE. TO ALL TO WHOM it may concern, I, Alexander Perreaa, of No. 4, Jalan Ampas, Singapore, hereby give notice that I hereby288 words
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Advertisement504 1916-09-09 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporated in Japan) (Osaka Mercantils lUamshla Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. Xhe Company maintains a regular cargo lervioe with six steamers eailirg »t Moji, Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore. Port Swettenbam, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and ?n the return voyage oalling at Tnticorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. Foi* Port504 words
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Article941 1916-09-09 3 WINTER CAPTIVITY NOT TO BE ENDURED. Plea by One Who has Suffered. The writer of this article has spent nearly two years in tbe Rubleben camp for interned British civilians near Berlin. He has just returned to England on an exchange arranged with the German Government. Four941 words
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Article109 1916-09-09 3 Christus I tbe Light of the World is the title of a n Luirkable new film which is being exhibited at the Albert Hall in aid of the Incorporate Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society. The film deals with tbe life of Christ, and though at first sight tbe subject may109 words
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Advertisement340 1916-09-09 3 SAFETY fl Er»)<>yal>le touring and efficient commercial transport are all c rss] >ssil>!c witliout th-- sense of security imparted by j{o<kl tyres. Tlie toughness of Avon rubber and the v lf h of Avon casing reduce to a minimum the risk of tmnuures or bursts, and the sure grip of340 words
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Advertisement517 1916-09-09 3 ECZEMA ON HNffiJ FEET Could Not Sleep For 6 Weeks. Itched and Burned. Had to Numb Hands to Get Ease. Cuticura Healed. Fairhurst House. Grove Lane, Standlth, Lanes.. Eng. "1 have had eczema for three yean on my hands and feet and I have been out of work for nearly517 words
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Advertisement597 1916-09-09 3 >Cx^t wonderful Mesmerism O eßf^f Ring has been made with «reat \jSBKT labonr of materials havinß astonishi^ f^W magnetic and electrical powers. This wonder f^ fnl nngisfnll of magioal powers. The past, ti. present, and tbe future oan be very easily ascer- V^M K tamed throagh it in an instant.597 words
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Advertisement1096 1916-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND •Mtpcar L.inc. (Companibs Incorporated in Enoland). MAIL, AND PASSENGER SERVICB 3 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BAILIN39 (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty QovernLaent). *or China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will loave Singap .re on or about MAIL1,096 words
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Advertisement823 1916-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpobatbc in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, SingoraTLaoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsoen, Chumpon, Koblak k Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. PRACHATIPOK Sept. 11 Sept. 13, 3 p.m. s.s. MAHIOOL 14 n 16, 3 p.m. s.s.823 words
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Advertisement440 1916-09-09 4 STUMER SAILINGS. THEOGEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Companies' steamers are despatcbi d 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 and Liverpool440 words
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Advertisement551 1916-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINI! NLY.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHir CO., LTD. (Ikcorporatid in Japan' EUROPEAN LINE A servioo in m:iiutain<- 1 Yokohama, vis, ports, to HmmbVm aid London under uj»i' I rtra- with i) c Imperial Japanoso Govcrciceut. T) o New Twin-screw Hmmi ratintain'og this xorvice have been Nporiully dcoignod and oonstructed. and551 words
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Article133 1916-09-09 5 FIXTURES. Saturday, .September 9. 4igh 9. i) a m., H H d.iv Howitt Phillips Co., Dear Old Charlie. .Sunday, September 10 Hi^h Water. t*.:»o a.m., ».10 p.m. Monday, September 1 1 High Water in.il a.m., 9.68 p.m Howitt Phillips Co., Peg o' my Heart. Tuesday, September 12133 words
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Article195 1916-09-09 5 Today. Mnlan OBM l-'dO pm Malacra, P. Snuttenham and Penang Klang '2.80 am Hat i I'.ihat Mena 2.30 pm Miri. I. tbuan. .lesselton, Ku'i.it. Sandakan, otc I'oh Ann I pni Bangkok Kutnny 4 pm Poulot- Socyi Aing Hong 4pm Kota Tinggi Me'ranti 4 pm I'ulau Sotyi Hock195 words
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Article262 1916-09-09 5 The mail trains from Singapore lor t!i Mrtk leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m :j.. arriving at Kuala Lumpur »t 7.1H p. ui. and 8.43 am respectively. Tb H to Penanjj leaves Kuala Luirpcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penany at rV.'S p.m. the same262 words
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Article35 1916-09-09 5 Tin I. contract packet Thungwa with uiailK from London is expucUid to leave NYgapatam on the 7th mat., and may bu expected to arrive at I'enany on Tuesday •iioruiiiL'. Stptiuilx i 135 words
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Article107 1916-09-09 5 Oar atUiution li»h (>o»n aalk- 1 to the (act tliat oar trnvila iv (.oailou are mucb bellied those jmblisiKil elm-whore. Our rulr le tc i!ivi- arrivaln onlj when they are officially reported in ti\o Poet Office noticex, and do later '1»U than tbat printed above ba been107 words
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Article60 1916-09-09 5 Tli.' Rg». ail,] Mrs. Koyal Hall. Mi-ii.-rtii* M Mir,'. r Mm (iiitriidf tkmmm, ■ai tin itt%. k. IpaJbai Uh i>(t sau i i-ii-t IJ, for Bangkok. Mm. Hall im .1 l>r tmi Mi- Taylor. 1 1 Nun. «d I tor tlic North Siaui Mission. >ltaur art' for tbr gooth Siaiu60 words
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Advertisement688 1916-09-09 5 LIST OF PASSENGERS Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Strata are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their trr&ngetapnte, subsequent to tbe issuance of this list in London: IVr I*,688 words
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Advertisement704 1916-09-09 5 J. F. BELL'S "THREE NUNS" TOBACCO An unique production and has earned a high reputation for its fragrance and coolness, sweet flavour and distinctiveneef. Sweet when tbe morn is grey, Sweet when they're cleared away Lurch and at elope of day, Possibly sweetest On sale at ail dealer?. THE NATIONAL704 words
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Advertisement492 1916-09-09 5 X.S.BT FEW NIGHTS CTAMTADn COL. FRANK STAMFORD FILLIS' CIRCUS house Location Beaoh Road PRI¥ TE HOTEL Bras Basah Road. LIGHTNING SUCCESS OF OUR CHANGE OF PROGRAMME CENTRALLY SITUATED To-night at j Always cool and exposed to soa b.eoze PARTIAL CHANGE i purnlBbe tntSurSo e a n r5 wlth or Initial492 words
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Article140 1916-09-09 5 EXCMANOB. SmaAPOBR. Sbptimbi* 9, 1918. O» Lohuui Bank 4 eo/h 3/4i| rv mmL Demand 2,^, Wp On Fbanci Bank T. T. 826 *»*t-t- On HoNuix>No...Bank d/d Tl On Sbahohai ...Bank d/d 76J °»J B«k T. T. 186 On Japan Bank 110 Scvoreigns—buying rate IB.M India Connci) -iillg140 words
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1080 1916-09-09 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. AMERICA'S VIEWPOINT. Tbe telegrams giving particulars of the I nited States' new revenue bill make carious reading to British eyes. It is a far reaching bill this, not only providing additional means of revenue for tbe country, but authorising retaliatory measures against countries discriminating1,080 words
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Article14 1916-09-09 6 Tut) schools iv Singapore will be reopened on Monday morning after the midsummer holidays.14 words
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Article18 1916-09-09 6 Tbe result oi the flu Piah Company's operations during August was Mine output 450 pis., approximate valua 122,000.18 words
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Article26 1916-09-09 6 Tbe output of the Ting Kil Tin Company's mines, amounted to piculs 280 40. made op as follows:— Plant ore pels. 138.20, tribute ore pels. 107.30.26 words
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Article864 1916-09-09 6 Lent-Colonel A. R. Adams, of Penang, is confined to the bouse owing to indisposition. Mr. B. B. Greene, manager, Sington Tea Estate, has died at Darjeeling sanitarium of cancer. Mr. W. C. P. Keun bas been appointed Registrar of Imports and Exports, with effect from August 28.864 words
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Article491 1916-09-09 6 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. Quite a useful little spurt to the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund is given to the total today by thb generous contribution of $100 received from a well-known local gentleman who remains anonymous under the491 words
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Article154 1916-09-09 6 Tbe success of the present llowitt Phillips season was well mcintaincd last night when a large audience gathered at the Victoria Theatre to see the company's presentation of The Breed of tbe Treibams. This romantic draiua is a distinct change from the fare of tbe two previous evening's,154 words
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Article195 1916-09-09 6 A serious loss of money and jewellery suh tamed last evening by Colonel and Madauit Killis, of Killis's Circus, is at present beinv investigated by tb'j pulice. Tim property babcen re|x>rtfd as consisting of tHOO in notes and a quantity of jewullcry of high value, and it195 words
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Advertisement112 1916-09-09 6 W Club MMMM Whisky. GaldSeck, jUacgreqpr Go., Shanghai. T.entsi-, honckonc. slncapore penang, London. Glasgow. COLT'S PISTOLS REVOLVERS New stocks of Colt's P»jHf w WLLJkt^ Automatic Pistols 'f^j^ufT-r SfiSSlls <_' CARTRIDGES rOR AU JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. SSST Singapore and Kuala Lumpur When it's Motor Cars then ICEpjkl SINGAPORE BUCHANAN'S "RED112 words
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Advertisement155 1916-09-09 6 A GREATER PROGRAMME TONIGHT THAN EVER AT THC HOUSE OF QUALITY THB ALHAMBRA Waaoh Road Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. On* of th« (psatett protrammet ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Him lira Photo-play Co. presents VIOLET MERSEREAU the bewitching screen favourite, in THE GREAT PROBLEM FIVE PARTS A155 words
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Article1680 1916-09-09 7 DEADLY FRENCH GUNS. Reducing The Enemy To Impotence. Successful Raids By British. RICTIR's TELEGRAMS. London, September 8, 1 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig says in his communique Oar artillery dispersed enemy working parties east and sooth east of Ginchy and between the Souime and the Ancre our artillery sneonasf1,680 words
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Article121 1916-09-09 7 Rectek's Telegrams. London. September 8, 12.10 p.m. Washington A conference of both Housse struck oat the amendments iv the Revenue Bill empowering the President to retaliate on belligerents interfering with the American mails. London, September H. 9.35 a.m. Washington: Tbe House of Representatives has pissed the Revenue121 words
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Article166 1916-09-09 7 Rectib's Telegram. London, September 7, 12.10 p.m. The Times appeals to the War Office to withdraw from the arrangement by which Messrs. Ralli are appointed sole jute-buying agents for the Government. It says the London jute firms criticise the amended scheme mainly because the submission of tenders to166 words
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Article96 1916-09-09 7 INSURRECTION RECOGNISED AS SERIOUS. Reuter's Tkleorams. London, September 6, 10.80 a.m. The Hague The Governor General of tbe Dutch East Indies reports that tbe village of Moeara tambesi was occupied after heavy fighting. It is presumed that the family of the former Sulttn is concerned in the96 words
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Article326 1916-09-09 7 MALAYS AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. Expressions of Loyalty. (From Our Own Cobkesposobnt.) Kuala Kangsar, September 8. The outstanding feature of to-day's proceedings was the presentation of addresses to the Sultan by tbe various communities. This took place in the audience chamber at the Isitana Nagara and was326 words
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Article32 1916-09-09 7 llnrn Telkgram. London. September 8. 3.10 a.m. The Senate has agreed to tbe purchase of the Danish West Indies, but the Danish parliament has not yot ratified the sale.32 words
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Article30 1916-09-09 7 Reiter'm Telegram. London, September 7, 1.30 p.m. Increases in exports for August amount to £15,181,488 and in imports to £6,715,915 as against those for August last year.Reuter - 30 words
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Article55 1916-09-09 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, September 8, 5.86 p.m. About fifty candidates, half of whom were Indians, compete j for the Indian Civil Service examination. The results are expected to be announced very shortly. The examination applies to India alone, as no vacancies are being filled in the HomeReuter - 55 words
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Article32 1916-09-09 7 Kel-tir's Telegram. London, September 8, 5.85 p.m. The P. and O. Steam Navigation Co. meeting unanimously approved in confirming the conditional agreement with the New Zealand Shipping Company.32 words
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Article65 1916-09-09 7 After a trial which lasted 47 days, the Maori prophet Koa was found guilty at Auckland, on August 2, of having resisted the police, and not guilty of having used seditious language. The jury disagreed in regard to the chief charges of having counselled to murder and counselled to do65 words
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Article1108 1916-09-09 7 HOLIDAY FEELING ASSERTS ITSELF. From Our Own Correspondent. London, August 10. It has been a week of brilliant hammerblows by the Allies on all the fighting fronts, and it would be invidious to try to estimate which is the most important, but I believe I am right in1,108 words
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Article482 1916-09-09 7 Appreciation of Splendid War Services The following ix takea from a recent issue of the Pioneer, and is dated from l'atiala, August 5 The following is the copy of a telegram from His Honour tbe Lieutenant- Governor of the Punjab to tbe Political Agent.482 words
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Article135 1916-09-09 7 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending September 8 Batavia, September 8. Rubber Market.— The robber market is firm, first latex crepe touching135 words
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133 1916-09-09 7 A bill is to be introduced into tho Legislative Council to amend the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance 1904. The now provision is that an officer retiring on pension from the service of the Colony, who also draws a pension from any I'ruUeU'l Malay State,133 words
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Article850 1916-09-09 8 The Old Clan Spirit Far From Dead. Those who know the glean and straths of Scotland v tbe piping times of peace only would bo surprised were they paying a return visit to the Highlands new. says a writer in tie Glasgow Daily Record. Some of850 words
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Article147 1916-09-09 8 Latent advertisements of the day appear on page 5. The Katong will sail for Bangkok at 6 a.m. to morrow instead of to-day as previously advertised. The Mate Hari sails for Bangkok to morrow at 4 p.m. instead on Monday as previously advertised. Hit Cluti ban of147 words
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Article66 1916-09-09 8 At tlw Commercial Rubber Company's auction In-11l yuwterday afternoon, a con quantity of the commodity was disposed of. Many more parcels could have two sold, but liiuitH were too high. The ■fl priot's were realised iubb.,l rooked sheet tH2 to 116 (Main -.moked sheet 10.; 10H66 words
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Article364 1916-09-09 8 Agricultural Policy Paved The Way for War. Keoent Development of German Agricul ture is tbe title of an instructive paper prepared by Mr. T. H. Middleton C.8., Assistant Secretary to the Board of Agriculture. Lord Selborne, in a prefactory note, says It has been part of my364 words
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Article125 1916-09-09 8 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Golf. The men's golf championship of Malacca for 1916 was played for during August and resulted in a win for A. K. Mullaly with a net ocore of 173. The following cards were returned: The ladies' Malacca Golf Club medal competition for August was won by Mrs. Inkuon125 words
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Article158 1916-09-09 8 Tbe following appointments are notified in tlju Government Ga/vtte:— Tbe Hon. Mr. f, S. Imbm, c'.M.G. to be the Governor's Deputy daring his absence in the F.M.S. and Penang: Mr. A K. Adams to be an unofficial member of tbe Legislative Council of tbe Straits Settlements for a158 words
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Article79 1916-09-09 8 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. advise tbe I'enang press that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their auction sale on Thursday Smoked ribbed sheet 9113 to »118 plain sheet 105 No. 2 smoked sheet 11l 112 L'nsmoked sheet 100 108 Crepe tine79 words
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Article148 1916-09-09 8 A particularly ingenious theft lias been reported to the police by Mr. S. L. M. Hamid, diamond merchant, of Bras Basah Hoad. He states that a day or two ago a man went to Ins shop and wished to purchase some otnm.fi. He seleottd ten148 words
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Article42 1916-09-09 8 A wireless message from Berlin states Tbc Kaiser visited the Soiuuie front a few darn ago. He looked well but weary. After a brief address to the troops be decorated a number of officers and watched the men do tbe ftoos* -step42 words
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Article635 1916-09-09 8 An Authoritative Statement From Peking. The Peking Gazette has received for publication tbe following authoritative account of the late President's last illness and death. The physicians who attended him during tbe period covered by the following report were Dr. J. A. Bussiere, the well-known French635 words
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Article201 1916-09-09 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending I Friday, September 15 Saturday, September 9. 2 p.m. Balestier Range S.V.A. I Drill Hall Trans- 2.80 p.m. port to Baona S.R.E.(V.) I Yinta Koad. 4.30 p.m. Keppel Harbour. T. T. Maxim Co. 8 p.m Paya Lebar S.V.C. Band. Sunday,201 words
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Article23 1916-09-09 8 Kuala Nal.— 20,;(00 lbs. Ayer Molek. —11.4*7 lbs, ten months If :t.298 lbs. Indngiri (Sumatra).—ll,slo lbs.; ten montl's H9.008 lbs.23 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter137 1916-09-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your footnote to your report on "Tbe Thief" you had better address your remarks to tbe management. The bell which rings to warn people who are in tbe bar and upstairs sounded only a few seconds before137 words
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Article335 1916-09-09 8 Inmates Fortune from Long-Lost Brother. A septuagenarian inmate of the Kingston upon Thames workhouse, named Charles Steadman, ban {Ml received news that he and his sister are joint heirs to considerable property," which has been left in Australia by an elder brother, who had been lost sight of335 words
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Article472 1916-09-09 8 Sunday, September 10, 1916. St. Andrew's Cathkdhal. 12th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion i Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matins 4 pm. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.ls a.m. Holy Communion 5.30 p.m. Evensong and472 words
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Advertisement269 1916-09-09 8 RAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTY ON THE LAWN TO-DAY TEA. CAKES. ICES. ETC.. ETC. Music by RAFFLES TRIO SPECIAL DINNER TO-NIGHT followed by Cinema Show on the L;iwn ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL m CINEMA PINNER T SHOW To-morrow, Sunday MUSIC During TIFFIN and DINNER269 words
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Advertisement434 1916-09-09 9 r^%LL THE WORLD knows and admire* what our Colonies are doing in > »V X the War. and thene pa:r:otic Colomei will appreciate what )';>'' Mv In- m has done and is do ng. \\'v -V MICHELIN has given 140,000 to further the work of French Mililar. Aviation, and it434 words
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Advertisement444 1916-09-09 9 Standards of Glory AY"* 7 .'CECIL STJU-ET 4^ff r^Hl EXTRA Like the British Army OUR AERATED WATERS MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARD and always will FRAMROZ CO. NOTICE. N THE ESTATE OF HERBERT MITFORO DARBY. DECEASED. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinal cc 1914, lection 26, Notice is hereby given that all444 words
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Advertisement937 1916-09-09 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. (Incobpobated in Straits Settlements) HBADOFFIGBi Wmoheittr Houu, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has A 20.000 deposited with tbe Supreme937 words
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Advertisement465 1916-09-09 10 BANKING. HBN6KONQ AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incobporated in Honqkono). PAID-UP CAPITAL M 111,000,000 RBSBRVB FCNDB Sterling 41,600.000 at I/- •16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 138,000,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors $16,000,000 COURT OF OIRCCTORS W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Q. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.465 words
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Advertisement503 1916-09-09 10 BAMKIHG. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIAJND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sbaros ot 430 each 41,100.000 Reserve Fund M 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The L b >don City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and503 words
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Advertisement844 1916-09-09 10 INSURANCE. AS WE SEE OTHERS When a man dies leaving his family unprovided for, critics say 7"hat an improvident fellow not to have made provision for b'n wife and children." Truly an amusing comment from those who belong to a large c'asa of persons who think assurance excellent for tveryone844 words
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Article927 1916-09-09 11 i NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A British Magneto. An interesting feature nf the speech of Mr H. Hirst to the shareholders of tbe Genera Electric Company, Limited, was tbe an n"uneenient that a subsidiary company ol that body bad pot down works in tbe Slid927 words
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Article108 1916-09-09 11 It is curious to read now tbat after the Gordon relief expedition the War Office tried to Bbunt Kitchener into a barrack appointment at Cork, bat Lord Salisbury selected him for a mission to Zanzibar, which ultimately led him back to Egypt and the Soudan Kitchener's last words108 words
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Article69 1916-09-09 11 An amusing story ii recalled of the night march across the desert of the Gordon relief expedition. One of the Naval Brigade camels li«d fallen with ita load, and though no smoking and no talking was the order, the sound of men trying to raise a fallen beast was unmistakable.69 words
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Advertisement142 1916-09-09 11 canadiaFford AS EVERYONE KNOWS IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5 Passenger Car on the Market. LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION ultO gallon (officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club). ANOTHER] BIG SHIPMENT DUE BY S.S. EURYLOCHUS Book your orders NOW for early delivery SOLE IMPORTERS:142 words
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Advertisement267 1916-09-09 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 is267 words
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Advertisement571 1916-09-09 12 BE RID OF THE SKID fIT Goodnbi and make your car sure-footed. The the ittgen of superfine Pan grip the road- you can fed them gripping as you The skid is always with us. Yrui can't ■btolutci) prevent it any more than you .:n make railway travelling perfectly safe. But571 words
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Advertisement467 1916-09-09 12 MISCELLANEOUS. I GOOD SIZED GODOWN WANTED by an import firm from December 1, 1916 Apply Box No. 566. straits Times. Wt" i WANTED. fur jieh.d or unfurnishtd house, pn v rab'y in Holland Pa-k or Tanglin district. Apply Box No. 579, Straits Times. 7-9—lB-9 WANTED TO BUY, II or 16467 words
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Advertisement886 1916-09-09 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, No. 20, Kirn Keat Road. Apply 1 1 Yoo Hock Hoe, No. 8, Raffle* Place. 89— v TO LET, I'uurobin, Barker Road, entry \ugust 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Ching Keng Lee ft886 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-09-09 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone!, Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 848 AU communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All cuu munications relating to business niuUcrs advertisements, subscription accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellano pas327 words
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